Gwen Stefani? Too street. Marilyn Manson? Too male. Courtney Love? Let’s not even go there.

Dollface, it’s not always a good idea to get your style inspiration from rock stars.

Unless, that is, you’re talking about the Rock Star line ...

It’s time to start ringing in the year of the dog.

BUY
Abigail Morgan Sale
What: Up to 80 percent off lines like C&C, Splendid, Citizens, Milly, and Ruth.
Why: A doggone deal.
When: Fri. & Sat., 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; ...

Wine experts are always telling us not to be intimidated by the vast range of vintages, varietals, and vineyards.

Right before they start talking to us like we’re 6-year-olds.

Not the case with personal sommelier Courtney Cochran. Her custom tastings, ...

Your coffee’s fair trade, your veggies are organic, and lately you’ve been harboring fantasies of wielding a hoe.

Before you ditch your Hudsons for overalls, let chef Kevin Koebel introduce you to your potential neighbors. By putting the names of ...

They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure. But there’s got to be a better way to find a bargain than poking through your neighbor’s musty cast-offs.

At Trove, a new home furnishings outlet in Berkeley, there’s no need ...

Cheap things can be depressing. Like that “budget vacation” you booked last summer. (Note to self: A hammock is not as good as a bed.)

But when they’re not, they’re particularly delightful. (Darling thing, less money!)

Like American Apparel’s new ...

In the words of Michael Jackson: You’re a lover, not a fighter. (Unless it involves a parking spot or an 8 p.m. reservation at Quince.)

But you’ll definitely stay on the pacifist side when it comes to the Aussie line Lover, which ...