Lesley Evers had many items which interestes The Wife, which is good enough for a positive review…read more But while wandering around myself, I noticed several items with a prominent tag "Proudly made in Oakland California". I love that. It's a boutique that specializes in bright colors and patterns, like the late sixties dropped in for a visit and decided to stay. It was very tidy and well organized. And they have husband chairs near the dressing rooms. The staff was very attentive, making nice suggestions. And it was reasonably priced.

Unique and colorful clothing, high quality and worth the price. There is usually paid street…read moreparking nearby.

I absolutely adored the vision that is Bella Vita…read more Walking in, I was taken in by the most amazing collection of barrettes I've ever seen. They had barrettes shaped like animals and fruit and adorable little hair claws shaped like bat wings. Bella Vita also boasted absolutely adorable pastel party decor for the girly girl at heart. The service was friendly and helpful, and I loved their overall selection of fanciful accessories. I will most definitely be back!

My wife and I got my nieces some cute Fairytale Star Double Alice Headbands ($18 each) and my wife…read moregot herself a fun Jenny Lemon's Banana Hair Claw ($24) at this store, Bella Vita, in Rockridge. This is a local boutique shop that's filled with lots of unique, high-quality apparel, accessories, and gifts for women and children. My sister, who lives in the neighborhood, has been a regular for years. She introduced my wife and me to this delightful place during our last trip to Oakland. We visited on an ordinary Monday afternoon. Owner Jennifer was the only one working at the time. She was friendly. She and my sister know each other from my sister's visits. Jennifer was also helping a couple women at the dressing rooms. The store was sizable, clean, and well organized. It had a homey, curated feel to it. I could tell a lot of thought had been put into each and every product, not only by Jennifer, but by the people who made them. If you're having trouble finding a good gift for a woman/girl, Bella Vita has many interesting and novel items to choose from. They also offer online ordering for pickup in-store or shipping to the lower 48 states. At the time of writing this review, you can subscribe to their emails for 10% off your first purchase at https://bellavitahome.com/

Rana has a unique and wonderful eye for finding the coolest fashion from around the world…read more I treasure my collection of the outfits I've acquired from Chic over many years. Dressing up is fun and provides me with extra motivation to keep getting out to do interesting things...

Rana was sooo nice! I had read the reviews and thought I'd splurge on a nice classic but…read moreone-of-a-kind dress for a special event. I texted her (due to COVID, still only by appointment) and she replied immediately and I visited that day! I described the event to her, the theme, who I would be meeting, what location it would be, and she totally ran with it and pulled some unique, brand-new couture dresses from Berlin to Tokyo. We were both excited it seemed, and in the end it was so hard to choose! This stuff is quality and comfy! Don't be afraid to tell her what you enjoy and don't enjoy about the dresses, Rana has plenty to choose from and knows what to do with that information. I eventually ended going with a comfy, flattering and elegant black dress that will last me forever. But a close second was a smoky pink feminine asymmetrical dress that made me look like a million dollars. I may be back to splurge on that dress too, as I'm sure I'd wear it plenty and by the 5th or 6th wear I will have already gotten my money's worth! (Rana also gave many tips on how to dress it up or down, style it a bunch of ways... the versatility makes this clothing so much more valuable.) Go ahead and treat yourself, everybody deserves a big girl dress in their closet. It's a huge difference from fast fashion and will probably last you 200x as long. The quality is incomparable. Thanks Rana, I'll see you next time!

I like it! It's more Misses or Jr's on the fashion/size tip, but they do have cute trendy clothing…read moreand accessories I can see myself wearing, ( I'm a non-busty size 9/10) especially all the cute dresses! I liked the BB Dakota stuff they had, and they carry some Kersh sweaters, which, for sort of plain looking cotton blend sweaters, have become an everyday basic that last surprisingly long in my wardrobe. They had a good sale on fancy name brand jeans (only going up to waist size 31-32) and my Mom got some cute/silly flannel pattern PJ's on sale for around $34.00. She was pleased. They also had a lot of winter coats on sale. I like smaller stores like this because they don't overwhelm me and the prices are good/fair. I'll come back to support this local business when I need more leggings, leg warmers, maybe a cute top to wear out, accessories, a dress for an event, or to check out the sale section upstairs. They also carry Hollywood Fashion tape products including nipple concealers. Yeah nip concealers!

I have a booty. It's…read morea blessing and a curse and a direct result of being Latina. Strangers have slapped, grabbed and outwardly commented on my butt. Sometimes it's fun and sometimes....it's not. Dress shopping is never fun. The first thing I do is the "booty check". Am I flashing butt cheeks if I bend over just 10 degrees? Mini dresses are cute but dammit they don't cover my rear end at all! Crush had the cutest stinkin' dress!!! It's short but long enough that I won't pull a Brittney! I walked in 7 minutes before closing and the girl was a doll and helped me out and was super nice even though I ran over closing just a few minutes.

FIT has been my fashion ace in the hole for 10+ years.The selection never disappoints with its…read morecarefully curated styles that range from casual to a night on the town. FIT also offers a selection of versatile and functional outerwear. Joyce, the boutique owner, has a great eye for quality, fabric and wearability. All the items I've purchased (many!) have stood the test of time; they are not pop -up style. Great customer service and savvy styling advice both add to the pleasure of shopping at FIT. Definitely worth a detour. MC, San Francisco

Ever since I discovered Fit , I have received so many compliments on my clothing from random…read morestrangers while I'm out and about! I can always count on Joyce, the owner, to steer me right when it comes to what styles look best on me. I'd bet that about 80% of the clothing in my closet come from Fit. I'm always recommending the store to my friends who care about how they look.

Mercy occupies a valuable niche a ways down from WGACA and a ways up from Crossroads. Solid on…read morestyle and condition and selection. The dry cleaner's rack of denim often hides a lost gem. Fun sunnies and shoes and you-never-know-what. Just as likely to discover a sweet JC Penny suede jacket as a Balenciaga beaut of gossamer glam.

Vintage consignment shop. Very stylish selection. Tasteful items on the racks plus cool berets and…read morebeanies in all colors. A little pricey, but did I mention that it is very stylish? I like the mushroom theme too. My friend picked up a gorgeous scarf here and the owner provided some nice styling tips. She was very sweet.

Crossroads Trading Co. on College Ave. has an amazing staff. Dikki, Jason, Nola, Brooklyn and Sara…read moreare extremely knowledgeable clothing buyers. The cashiers ate amazing in such a fast paced environment, along with support staff near the back. I have been a customer for 20 years plus and I enjoy shopping here. Crossroads Trading Co. on College Ave. rocks!!!​

This is my 3rd annual update for the San Francisco Bay Area's Crossroads Trading stores. As a…read morepersonal buyer for multiple clients for decades, I've made it a priority to trade, buy and sell at each Crossroad store in the San Francisco Bay Area. After visting the City, East Bay and Southern CA stores, I am still partial and perhaps biased about the new College Avenue store. It is still my favorite Go-To high-end resale store, shopping there when it was across the street over 15-20 years ago. Other reviewers say that the new location has improved, brighter natural lighting with more open visual space and high ceilings for placement of high-end pieces. Their selection is better and consistently checked and maintained. High-end or designer pieces are encased or behind sales counter, allowing more room to move with better access to see, touch and try-on clothing. The dressing rooms are clean, well lit and accessible. The holding area for sellers waiting to sell might get cramped on a weekend and could use more staging or shelf area. It's nice to shop while you wait and not have to sit and watch your bags. Good training and the way its staff treats each customer makes all the difference. Long-time management, Jason, Dikki, Nola Mei, Emily and Diana are stellar and hire and train new employees with a discerning inclusive selection process of open-minded, friendly, and respectful staff. A huge shout out to Mack, Cairo, Rachel and Brooklyne and do excuse me if I've forgotten anyone. When asked if they enjoy working at Crossroads, they had positive attitudes and responses. Their buyers curate pieces carefully, and choose on what will sell for the season and location. They treat their customers with respect and are candid about their selections. I no longer feel slighted if they don't take an expensive item I thought would sell. My favorite brands traded and bought here are Vince, James Perse, APC, Armani, ATM, Theory, Patagonia, Lululemon, Rag and Bone, Acne, Eileen Fisher, A Piece Apart, Levis and more. The men's selections have improved and increased offering multiple top brands. I've bought Marni, Coach, Gavriel Mansur, YSL, and Longchamp purses and backpacks, along with unisex ArcTeryx, Patagonia and Northface backpacks and totes. Their shoes and boots like Prada, Aquatalia, Adidas, Todd's, Pedro Garcia etc., are great and one can still consign top shelf designer pieces. The trendy marks, Madewell, Frame, L'Agence, AGolde, Levis, Dickies and unique streetwear brands are abundant and offer affordable, high-end sunglasses, wallets and jewelry. Buying, selling or trading gently-used, pre-loved pieces that someone bought retail at 300-400% markup, some brand new with tags still attached - and you may just find your hidden gem here. One last note: No one paid me for this review and it is not A.I. rendered or generated.

after having brunch at kitchen story, my friends and I went to atomic garden. My friends don't live…read morein Oakland and wanted to check out the store. My friends and I are all women of color - black, India and Chinese. We were followed around the store by a long haired, white female presenting person. It felt terrible to be watched and never asked how we were doing or if there was anything we were looking for. I won't be going back to this store.

Atomic Garden is a cute little gift shop with beautiful knitted items and children's toys. They…read morecarry bedding, bath, and clothing items and give off a low-waste plastic-free organic air. That being said, I found the store to be a bit overflowing (almost hodgepodge) and at the end of the day think I prefer fair trade stores laid out a bit more cleanly like Makers Market or Harmony House.