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By Christine on January 16, 2012
Edwardian Ball is near! Do you have your look together? If you are looking for something new and swankety, we’ve got you covered with some of the Bay Area’s sexiest finery. We asked one of our favorite models, Ann, to show off some hot looks to inspire you. From dangerous beauty to elegant lady, you’ll [...]
Posted in 1800's, bohemian, boutique, bustle skirts, Christine Donley, corsets, cuffs, dandy, Darina Drapkin, Divisadero Corridor, Edward Gorey, Edwardian, Edwardian Ball, Event, fashion, Gibbous, hairpieces, handmade, Haute Couture, indie, Miranda Caroligne, Neo Victorian, Re-Purpose, San Francisco, Shop Local, Steampunk, style, Sustainable, Swankety Swank, women's clothing, Yabette | Tagged Edwardian Ball, locally produced, Steampunk |
By Christine on September 22, 2011
Wait, wait! Now, if you’re in San Francisco, you are not only enjoying autumn, you’re also enjoying Indian Summer! Happily, we are still carrying some beautiful, perfect for lounging at Golden Gate park, or for an evening of outdoor cocktails around the city. (Just remember to bring a shawl, wrap or cardigan!)
Posted in bags, boutique, Christine Donley, Divisadero Corridor, fashion, Gibbous, hairpieces, handbags, handcrafted, handmade, indie, jewelry, Neo Victorian, San Francisco, Shop Local, style, Swankety Swank, Upcycled, vintage, wallets, women's clothing, Yabette |
By Christine on September 8, 2011
“Compass Rose Design understated steampunk jewelry and Victorian inspired bridal necklaces and everyday treasures offers an eclectic mix of affordable accessories for women and men. Each creation combines Victorian or vintage buttons, vintage mechanical watches, Czech glass, found objects, vintage style charms, Austrian crystal, and other curiosities and is handmade in my studio just north [...]
Posted in fashion, Gibbous, hairpieces, jewelry, menswear, Re-Purpose, San Francisco, Steampunk, Uncategorized, vintage | Tagged Compass Rose Design, Eileen, Fancy Feather Hair pieces, Gibbous, Steampunk, Victorian, vintage mechanical watches |
By Yabette on July 5, 2011
It was the Twenty Eleven San Francisco Summer: We were on the verge of an awakening.
Posted in bohemian, Burning Man, chair, Christine Donley, curtains, custom, DAS, dresser, earrings, Edwardian, Eileen, fashion, furniture, hairpieces, handmade, home decor, women's clothing, Yabette |
By Yabette on May 28, 2011
Number 5. You may have decided not to travel this weekend, since gas prices are higher this year. So you may have visitors at your apartment and you really need to impress your In-Laws. Bring them to Swankety Swank for a taste of authentic, made-in-the-Bay-Area goods.
Posted in art, Beads of Beauty, chair, DAS, Divisadero Corridor, Eileen, fashion, furniture, Gibbous, hairpieces, handbags, handcrafted, handmade, Heroic Tarot, home decor, Kristen J Designs, menswear, Miranda Caroligne, Neo Victorian, painted furniture, sale, San Francisco, Shop Local, STORM, Yabette |
By Yabette on March 22, 2011
Any Swankety Lady knows the joys of individual expression. Today we honor our Swankety Lady Muse, Queen of Unique, Helena Bonham Carter! Besides our penchant for Victorian influence (which Ms. C has displayed often), we love her saucy style and we scoff in the face of Hollywood Dress Lists who would have her conform to [...]
Posted in bohemian, bustle skirts, corsets, dandy, Darina Drapkin, DAS, Divisadero Corridor, Eartha Goodwin, Edwardian, Edwardian Ball, fashion, Gibbous, hairpieces, handcrafted, handmade, indie, Neo Victorian, San Francisco, sewing, Steampunk, style, Swankety Swank, SwankSpeak!, Upcycled, vintage, women's clothing, Yabette, Zunique | Tagged boutique, community, creativity, Darina Drapkin, DAS, design, fashion, Gibbous, handmade, Helena Bonham Carter, Miranda Caroligne, San Francisco, Steampunk, Yabette, Zunique |
By Yabette on March 10, 2011
I love getting calls from Wendy, Operations Manager at The Marsh. It assures me a creative time with a fantastic lady. She is effervescent, yet down-to-Earth and when you meet her, you immediately know she’s got it going on. She’s had me dress her for several Burning Man Events around town, and last week’s Burnal [...]
Posted in bohemian, boutique, bustle skirts, Event, fashion, hairpieces, handcrafted, Neo Victorian, Re-Purpose, sewing, Steampunk, style, Swankety Swank, Upcycled, women's clothing, Yabette | Tagged Burnal Equinox, Burning Man, Dr. Wendy Clupper, Neo Victorian, San Francisco, Yabette Alfaro |
By stormantic on January 22, 2011
Hello, dear reader! Swankety Swank Proprietor Yabette Alfaro has already written her assessment of the last year, and she’s got a lot of fantastic facts and full size figures with which to regale you! So, I thought it only fitting that I toss my top hat into the ring and share my reflections with you [...]
Posted in 2010, Alex Alfaro, art, Art Opening, Artwalk, bohemian, boutique, bustle skirts, candles, chair, corsets, crafting, Creative Genius, cuffs, curtains, dandy, Darina Drapkin, Dark heARTs, DAS, desk, Divisadero Corridor, dresser, Eartha Goodwin, Edwardian Ball, Eileen, Event, fashion, Floralia, furniture, Gibbous, hairpieces, handbags, handcrafted, handmade, Heroic Tarot, home decor, indie, installation, jewelry, Kathryn Bernard, Laura Parsons, Laura Weinbach, Mary Van Note, men's clothing, menswear, Neo Victorian, Oliver Lowe, orchids, painted furniture, performance, photography, plus sized fashion, Princess Witch Boy, retrospective, San Francisco, sewing, Shop Local, spats, Steampunk, STORM, style, Swankety Swank, SwankSpeak!, table, Tarot, The Emerald Moon Affair, The Nipple Exhibit, trunk show, Upcycled, vintage, women's clothing, X-Men Tarot, Yabette, Zunique | Tagged Andrew Gapen, Bradley Feucht, Deborah Sciales, Foxtails Brigade, gibbous house dress, Keith Boudreau, Kurtis Rykovich, Nichola Kinch, Rio, Sheila Zuni, Sugar Skull, Sunshine Jones |
By Christine on January 17, 2011
***Swankety Swank will be open on Wednesday January 19th in addition to regular hours to accommodate Edwardian Ball shoppers*** Sometimes everyday around Swankety Swank feels like a scene from an Edwardian inspired film. With all the bustle skirts, top hats, corsets, and feathers, combined with Yabette’s steam punk inspired furniture, it always feels magical inside [...]
Posted in bohemian, boutique, bustle skirts, Christine Donley, corsets, cuffs, dandy, Darina Drapkin, DAS, Divisadero Corridor, Edward Gorey, Edwardian, Edwardian Ball, Event, fashion, Gibbous, hairpieces, handbags, handcrafted, handmade, indie, jewelry, men's clothing, menswear, Neo Victorian, Oliver Lowe, plus sized fashion, San Francisco, sewing, Shop Local, spats, Steampunk, STORM, style, Swankety Swank, Upcycled, vintage, women's clothing, Yabette, Zunique |
By Yabette on January 13, 2011
The weekend of San Francisco Steampunk fun is coming soon and we have the gear to make your night fabulous! Come over to Swankety Swank and let Yabette, Miranda Caroligne, selene gibbous and Deb Sciales transform your look into Edward Gorey Glory!
Posted in bohemian, boutique, corsets, cuffs, dandy, Darina Drapkin, DAS, Divisadero Corridor, earrings, Edwardian, Event, fashion, Gibbous, hairpieces, handbags, handcrafted, handmade, indie, jewelry, men's clothing, menswear, Neo Victorian, painted furniture, plus sized fashion, San Francisco, sewing, Shop Local, Steampunk, style, Swankety Swank, Upcycled, women's clothing, Yabette, Zunique |
