April Ordonez in San Diego

Holiday Shop Shop Shop

My Black Friday was more like Black Friday/Saturday and I tried my best to avoid the malls.  I did end up going to Fashion Valley to buy some pretty gift bags (did anyone see the crazy traffic guard by Bloomingdale's?  She was off her rocker, basically directing traffic into a potential crash!), but most of my shopping was done at local boutiques.

I recommend:
Akia on Kettner for one-of-a-kind vintage rock shirts (and lame-yet-funny shirts that say things like Why Can't I Be Rich Rather than Good-Looking?)
Steady in Little Italy and Unsteady Downtown.  LOVE LOVE LOVE Steady.  My boyfriend bought me the cutest milk & honey dress there.  Awesome Cheap Monday jeans and raw Nudie denim.  Beautiful Sessun sweaters.
I do plan on going to The Assembly to check out their awesome Skunk Funk and Boxfresh threads.
Check out Magpie for awesome clothing and accessories (and my holiday cards!)
And for the sneakerheads, Blends on Market.
Oh yeah, I got my wrapping paper and some cards at Blick on India.

Happy Shopping!!

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So much fun at Subtext

I had a good time with my cousin, boyfriend, and sister at the Kokeshi show at Subtext in Little Italy tonight.  Everyone looked happy, the music was good, and the art was AWESOME.  I want EVERYTHING in that store!  I especially liked the $500 Joy Ang doll and the 2008 Jeff Soto calendar.

Subtext

Kokeshi group show at Subtext.
Opening reception : Saturday, Nov. 3rd, 6-10pm

"In celebration of Bunka-no-hi – a Japanese national holiday promoting culture, the arts, and academic endeavour – Subtext and guest curator, Christina Conway, have carefully selected over 75 artists from 13 different countries to customize traditional Japanese Kokeshi dolls. The Kokeshi doll is a traditional folk art form of Japan, dating back to approximately 1830. Originally made by craftsmen during the winter months for sale to tourists, they have come to symbolize Japan to people around the world."