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Specialty Shops: Apple Store Union Square
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  • machomikemd
  • Updated By machomikemd on August 16, 2008
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  • outside - San Francisco
    outside
    by machomikemd, 4 more photos
    Cool Place for Die Hard Apple and Ipod Techies (like me), thanks a lot Steve jobs

    Ipod Classic, Imac, Ipod Video Classic, Ipod Touch, Ipod Nano, Ipod Shuffle, I-phone, Iphone 3G (by order only), Ipod Shuffle and A lot more Apple products

    $ 499 for an Ipod Touch 32 Gigabyte Memory; $ 300 for a 160 Gigabyte Ipod Video Classic; $ 299 for a New Iphone 3g

  • Theme: Computers and Electronics
  • Address: One Stockton Street, San Francisco, CA 94108
  • Phone: (415) 392-0202
  • Directions: corner of Ellis Street and Stockton Street, San Francisco, Ca 94108
  • Website: www.apple.com/retail/sanfrancisco/map/
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    Specialty Shops: LOUIS VUITTON Bloomingdales
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  • machomikemd
  • Updated By machomikemd on August 29, 2008
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  • shopping! - San Francisco
    shopping!
    by machomikemd,
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    This is the smaller branch of louis vuitton and is located inside Bloomingdales in Westfield Mall. It has a slightly less items on sale since it is only about 1/4 the size of the Branch at Union Square but STILL it is s LOUIS VUITTON!

    Louis Vuitton, the Most Copied Brand (and most sought after brand) in the World was Founded by Malletier Louis Vuitton in 1854, never would he realize that it would become a status symbol and a most copied brand in the world! need I need a more thorough explanation?

    A small business card monogram wallet costs $ 250, a damier florin wallet cost $ 395, A damier melville bag costs $ 1200. A Monogram belt will cost $ 400 and a Damier Travelling Bag will cost about $ 1,800 medium and $ 2,500 large.

    maxx out your credit card!

  • Theme: Men's Clothes
  • Address: 845 Market St San Francisco, CA 94103
  • Phone: (415) 856-5300
  • Directions: 845 Market St. (Inside Westfield Mall, 2nd floor) San Francisco, CA 94103
  • Website: www.louisvuitton.com/
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    Specialty Shops: Old Shanghai
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  • madamx
  • Updated By madamx on August 19, 2005
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  • Beaded purses - San Francisco
    Beaded purses
    by madamx
    Chinatown has plenty of shops, filled with plenty of the usual tacky tourist items, and as my eyes glazed over wandering the streets, this particular shop suddenly caught my eye.

    Old Shanghai is filled with beautiful home decor items and chinese fashion items as well. The selection here is marvelous and very tasteful, and as the name suggests, is reminiscent of genteel Chinese times gone by. The items I looked at were, I thought, quite inexpensive for what you were getting.

    Beautiful beaded purses can be had at about $30.00 or less, and the unusual shell
    shell purses caught my eye too - the purses are covered with small squares of mother of pearl, all individually stitched, and I thought a bargain at approx $40.00. There was a large selection of traditional chinese dresses (cheongsams) in beautiful non-traditional modern colors, such as pale blush pink and beige brocade.

    The home decor items ranged from hand-carved boxes, to Chinese antiques and the most wonderful silk lanterns and pillow covers in contemporary colors such as aubergine, olive, and taupe.

    Even if you aren't buying, this place is totally worth a browse.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: 645 Grant Avenue, San Francisco
  • Phone: (415) 986-3225
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    Specialty Shops: Be Jeweled
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  • SFHulaGIrl
  • By SFHulaGIrl on May 17, 2004
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  • If you're looking for a unique piece of jewelry, you've come to the right place. Gallery of Jewels has semi-precious and costume jewelry by many Bay area (and other) designers. Prices are inexpensive to moderate for most pieces; the selection is huge.

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  • Theme: Jewelry
  • Address: 2115 Fillmore Street; San Francisco, CA
  • Phone: (415) 771-5099
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    Specialty Shops: Cheese Whiz
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  • SFHulaGIrl
  • Updated By SFHulaGIrl on December 23, 2003
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  • Ferry Building - San Francisco
    Ferry Building
    by SFHulaGIrl
    The most recent outpost of Cowgirl Creamery is located in the newly-renovated Ferry Building. The store is bustling with activity as customers line up, particularly during the lunch hour. They are open seven days a week, and also ship cheeses. If you wish to sample any of their cheeses, they are most accommodating.

    Not only do they sell artisan cheeses (goat, cow, and sheep), but figs in Barolo, fig cake with almonds, Laguiole cheese knives, and honey, to name a few of their other offerings. Try the Humboldt Fog -- it's divine!

    Prices vary.

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  • Theme: Food and Drink
  • Address: 1 Ferry Building, #17; San Francisco, CA 94115
  • Phone: (415) 362-9354
  • Directions: Embarcadero.
  • Website: www.cowgirlcreamery.com
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    Specialty Shops: City Lights Bookstore
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  • Minstrelette
  • Updated By Minstrelette on July 2, 2005
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  • City Lights Bookstore - San Francisco
    City Lights Bookstore
    by Minstrelette
    This is a great place to find a ton of beat books and much more. This bookstore has atmosphere and charm. With its creaky floors and little nooks to sit and read, this is a great place to spend a few hours.

    large selection of beat books

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  • Theme: Books
  • Address: 261 Columbus Avenue at Broadway
  • Phone: (415) 362-8193
  • Directions: In North Beach By Bus: Take the 15 Third or the 45 Union (to Columbus & Broadway), or take the 30 Stockton (to Stockton & Broadway, then walk two blocks east to Columbus).
  • Website: http://www.citylights.com/
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    Specialty Shops: Anthropologie
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  • Gypsystravels
  • Updated By Gypsystravels on September 30, 2008
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  • Home Furnishings - San Francisco
    Home Furnishings
    by Gypsystravels,
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    Anthropolie is a chain store with locations throughout the country. They sell everything here, from clothing, house goods, candles (my favorite), books, shoes, home furnishings, kitchen cabinet door knobs (some of the most interesting I have seen), as well as an assortment of bags and other accessories.

    I'm not a big fan of their clothing, looks cheaply made and too "shabby chick" for my liking, but I totally love their home furnishings and of course their candles. My favorite is the Aloha Orchid which makes our bedroom smell wonderful and reminds us of our trip to Hawaii!!

    I picked up some of my favorite candles, I also bought an interesting book for a present.

    About average

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: 880 Market Street
  • Phone: 415-398-4377
  • Website: http://www.anthropologie.com/anthro/index.jsp
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    Specialty Shops: Oriental Tea
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  • Parklife
  • Updated By Parklife on June 23, 2003
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  • The Ten Ren Tea shop is a little oasis for those walking through Chinatown. Stop in and order one of the magnificent teas or a different refreshing beverage.

    They sell tea by the box or loose and also sell various tea related items. Take the time to try some tea before you buy it and smell the dried tea leaves.

    I love their green oolong tea although they sell a dozen or so various types of loose tea.

    Their teas are sold by grading (from 1 to 5). A grade 1 tea can cost as much as $120/lb!!! I stick with the grade 3 teas and spend around $17 for a quarter pound. Expensive, yes. But once you taste it, it is well worth it.

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  • Theme: Food and Drink
  • Address: Grant Avenue
  • Directions: Chinatown
  • Website: www.tenren.com
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    Specialty Shops: Stripper Store Extravaganza!
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  • bottleofdoom
  • By bottleofdoom on March 17, 2004
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  • Piedmont Boutique - San Francisco
    Piedmont Boutique
    by bottleofdoom
    This shop is PACKED with feather boas, stockings, sparkles, sunglasses, funky sequin outfits, wigs, costumes, etc. They had so many different kinds of stockings that they had them on hangers that lined an entire wall. You choose the design you want and they get you your size. It was a bit overwhelming after shopping all day.

    I was too overwhelmed to buy anything.

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  • Theme: Women's Clothes
  • Address: 1452 Haight St.
  • Phone: 415-864-8075
  • Directions: Haight-Ashbury
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    Specialty Shops: In Need Of A Trim?
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  • SFHulaGIrl
  • Updated By SFHulaGIrl on January 22, 2006
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  • This is the place to go if you're in the mood to change your look, whether it be a trim, a drastically different cut, a perm, or a new haircolor. This ultra-trendy salon in Hayes Valley gives you more bang for your buck! I highly recommend Brian; he transformed my black waist-length hair with a bad perm to a layered above-the-shoulder cut in chocolate brown!

    Fudge dyes are their specialty.

    Haircuts start at $40, color at $50, and perms at $75.

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  • Theme: Other
  • Address: 445 Grove Street; San Francisco, CA 94102
  • Phone: (415) 252-9723
  • Directions: Hayes Valley
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