May 7, 2008

Second Best

Still Life Clothing Boutique

The phrase “still life” conjures up boring images of bowls of fruit and vases of flowers.

But Still Life Clothing is doing its fashionable part to change that.

The NOPA boutique offers an affordable, hand-picked mix of vintage and indie fashions. Owners Charles Hurbert and Kelly Malone regularly hit trunk shows and flea markets to keep shelves stocked with the latest and greatest.

If you’re into something old, there’s a great selection of Mary Tyler Moore-esque dresses, vintage shoes, and killer belt buckles. In the new category, there are Malone’s reconstructed dresses crafted from vintage wolf T-shirts; handmade leggings by the local gam gods Please Dress Up; and Swan Dive’s bird, horse, and boat pendants.

With so many options, you’ll be sitting pretty.

Still Life Clothing, 835 Divisadero Street, between McAllister and Fulton Streets (415-440-2499 or still-life-sf.com).