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Pretty in pink, isn't she?

In a town that’s so Twitter and Facebook obsessed, is there room in your life to slow down, savor a time when men were men, and women considered lipstick and a martini the perfect accessory? When 5 o’clock rolled around, people weren’t hunched over their handsets tapping away looking for a newer, better place to be. They looked into each others eyes in a dimly lit lounge, possibly through a netted veil and flirted seductively over libations.

I wonder if I'll upstage the hostess? Um...yes!

Does all this sound good to you? Are you missing a lost world were you can channel a chanteuse, a  torch singer, or one tough dame that’s giving all the guys in her office the what-for? Is there one item in your closet that could transport you to this magical world in a nanosecond? I daresay there is, and it’s right here in SF: Kitty Andrews Millinery. Is there room in your life for a hat? It’s up to you,  but I’ve seen Ms. Kitty Andrews herself (aka Melissa Bolin) steal the spotlight and light up a room on many occasion just by the very creative topper on her head. It takes guts to wear a hat of this magnificence, as well as social courage, but wear it well and you will be rewarded in spades. Remember in fashion, you never get points by being safe on the red carpet, and those who don’t risk are not noticed as much as those that do. With hats as beautifully made as these, handcrafted with silk, feathers and beading, you will never look anything but tasteful, stunning and inventive, in the grand tradition of Vivienne Westwood, Isabella Blow and Coco Chanel.

So what are you waiting for? Ready for a hat? I sure am! I’ll be wearing one of Ms. Melissa’s luminous chapeaus this Fall. Anti-Brides getting married? Lose the veil, these hats will rock your W-day runway.

About

With a former life harbouring a keen interest in fashion, and with varied involvements in its industry, Melissa Bolin decided to follow her heart, devote her life to my passion, and put her hands to work in an area with a rich history and a striking presence: the art of millinery. In her work, my inspiration comes from years spent abroad in Japan, from travel and film, costuming and haute couture, pin-up and punk rock. Loving personal adornment, and the grandeur of femininity, she instills her loves and interests into all that she creates.

At Kitty Andrews, she combine traditional knowledge, techniques, and design precedents with a fresh, youthful approach drawing on modern materials and tastes, resulting in unique pieces that elevate the wearer’s character and style. They only use high quality fabrics, felts, and trimmings, with every piece meticulously crafted by hand.

Anti-Brides, get your Indie on. SF-Indie Mart, that is. My compatriot and fab jewelry gal pal, Sheryl Gould of Rockcandydesign.com (who blinged-out our runway models in rocker Anti-Bride style at the Operation Aisle Style W-SF) is back again with her creations at this one of a kind event. Fabulously talented artisans from all over our fair, fog-bound city will bring their wares to delight and dazzle you. Beers, baubles, and bands, what more provocation do you need. Ask the cute Mish boy with the hair falling over one  eye which necklace you should buy – and you could be well on your way to a galloping romance. Hit it!

The Indie Mart is hitting the street again Sunday July 18th, from 12-6pm. We got over 90 vendors bringing you the best makers, designers, vintage, handmade unique goodies, art, baked treats and much more. Tons of interactive vendors offering customization or showing you how it’s made. About a third of our vendors are new, keeping to our promise of new vendors from all over Cali & SF.

We also have more DIY! Thanks to all of you who loved up on our woodland creature terrariums. This Indie Mart you can make your own terrarium, make pie in a jar to take home & bake OR you can sew up & create your own Sock Monster with help from WorkshopSF. We also got Broke Ass Crafts with Broke Ass Stuart with all kinds of fun dirt cheap crafts to make. We’re also welcoming Forage SF who host the underground farmers market, who are bringing a few rad vendors with them. San Franpsycho live printing out their badass milktruck. Besides our usual standby’s on stiff drinks, cheap beers & fresh BBQ food from thee Parkside… We got a life size terrarium where you can hang out, drink some beers & kick it with the gnomes, deer and relax. PBR’s forest right next to it, where you can hang out and get some sweet PBR giveaways..did someone say a tallboy sleeping bag?! Puppies & kittens for adoption from WonderDog. Heavy Metal Aerobics pumping at 3pm for all to join in (SF Weekly & 7×7 Best of SF winner). Photobooth. All lady DJ’s outside all day playing hella rock & roll. Bike parking & all kinds of fun!

Bands inside:

Chappo Music from NYC (4:15pm, www.chappomusic.com)

The Downer Party (3:30pm, www.myspace.com/downerpartytime)

Super Adventure (2:45pm, www.myspace.com/superadventureclubmusic)

Microfiche (2pm, www.myspace.com/microfichemusic)

DJ’s outside all day: DJ Cherry T, Sassy Mags, Danelle (from Heavy Metal Aerobics) & Resident DJ Rick Moranis (previously Sarahdactyl)

This month’s featured artist: Kelly from Retro Whale. Peep her rad art here!

The Deets

The Indie-Mart Street Fair
Sunday July 18th, 12-6pm

Thee Parkside- 17th st & all down Wisconsin
Ride your bike, take the 22 Muni Line
Valet bike parking from the SF Bike Coalition
ALL AGES- 21 to booze it up.

$3 to git in!
www.indie-mart.com
www.twitter.com/indiemart
www.facebook.com/people/Indie-Mart/1330994393

JUST GOOD SHOPPING. GOOD FOOD. GOOD MUSIC. GOOD DRINKING. GOOD PEOPLE. GOOD ALL DAY FUN. THE INDIE MART.

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