June 30, 2008

Smarty Pants

Lemonbean Clothing

You can see Emily’s upside-down face when she dangles from those monkey bars, but thankfully you can’t see her underpants.

That’s because she’s sporting a pretty pinafore by Lemonbean, complete with matching palazzos. Each set is stitched in the Bay Area, then lovingly topped with oversize buttons and rickrack trim. All-important pockets (for fairy dust and pebbles) complete both.

Choose from cheerful cotton prints like peony in a punchy orange or delicate vines in dusky mauve.

They’re sure to give folks plenty to stare at.

Available at Little Fish Boutique, 320 West Portal Avenue, near 14th Avenue (415-681-7242 or littlefishboutique.com); Delilah Crown, 524 Green Street, near Bannam Place (415-765-9060 or delilahcrown.com). To see styles, go to lemonbean.com.

GO
Marin County Fair
What: Ecofriendly festival with concerts, contests, fireworks, and other family fare.
Why: Showdown with the hoedown.
When: Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Where: In and around San Rafael.

DANCE
Noe Valley Dance Space
What: Startup dance school offers lighthearted instruction in ballet, modern, and hip-hop to moppets.
Why: Grace and flavor.
When: Book now for classes starting July 8.
Where: Noe Valley Ministry, 1021 Sanchez St., b/t Elizabeth & 23rd Sts. (415-341-2186). Register by phone or at laurapadierne@hotmail.com.

SHOP
Tea Collection Online Clearance Sale
What: Up to 75 percent off styles for boys and girls.
Why: Tea hee hee.
When: Mon.
Where: Online at teacollection.com.