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Thursday, January 29, 2026

Work It, San Francisco: Stevie Rose and Chihiro Suzuki Hashimoto

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Spotted outside Atrium at Minnesota Street Project on Minnesota at 23rd.

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Monday, December 22, 2025

Work It, San Francisco: Suz of Playdate Vintage Bridal

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Spotted at WCC Waves at Fort Mason Gateway Pavilion.

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Tuesday, July 22, 2025

Work It, San Francisco: Andrew

Andrew's pants are from a store on Instagram, while everything else is thrifted. You can follow Andrew on Instagram.

Spotted at WCC Waves at Fort Mason Gateway Pavilion.

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Tuesday, June 3, 2025

Work It, San Francisco: Cristina

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Spotted at the Fort Mason Night Market at Fort Mason Center.

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Wednesday, June 19, 2024

Work It, San Francisco: Red

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Spotted outside West Coast Craft at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.

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Monday, June 17, 2024

Work It, San Francisco: Janelle

Janelle is wearing a dress from Fashion Brand Company. You can follow Janelle on Instagram.

Spotted at West Coast Craft at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Work It, San Francisco: Gabee

Gabee is wearing a dress and coat from Goodwill and a purse from Paolo Puck. You can follow Gabee on Instagram.

Spotted at West Coast Craft at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022

Work It, Los Angeles: Marlon

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Spotted at Melrose Trading Post.

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Monday, November 2, 2020

Work It, San Francisco: Dani

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Spotted at West Coast Craft at Fort Mason Festival Pavilion.

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Thursday, March 21, 2019

Work It, Alameda: Jonathan Belmares

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Spotted at Alameda Point Vintage Fashion Faire at Michaan's Annex Auction Showroom.
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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Work It, San Francisco: Jesse Aviles

Tuesday, December 6, 2016

Work It, Alameda: Sam and Monica of OverAttired Vintage Fashion

Wednesday, June 3, 2015

Work It, Bloggers: Amanda of Talk Shop

Amanda is wearing a Madewell shirt, jeans from a boutique on Haight, Ralph Lauren jacket, her grandfather's bolo tie, Jeffrey Campbell boots, Violet Ray bag, bracelets from BaubleBar, and rings from Chelsea Market and Forever 21.

What’s your name? Where do you live? What do you do?

My name is Amanda and I live in San Francisco — I call the foggy paradise of the Panhandle home. I work for a company called Disqus, on the marketing team. Although, these days I’m working in more of a community development role than a conventional marketing one.

You’re the creator and one of the moderators of Talk Shop, a beauty and fashion channel on Disqus. Can you tell our readers more about Talk Shop?

At its most basic, Talk Shop is a forum, but more beautiful and easy to use than traditional ones you usually encounter on the web. It’s a place for “straight dish on beauty and fashion,” where anyone can start a discussion about anything — as long as it’s about beauty or fashion! People talk about a range of things: tips for getting rid of sun spots, if there’s such a thing as “age appropriate” style, what you pack for a long vacation abroad, and tons of other stuff. Our community is also super diverse, with people joining in from all over the world. The international aspect is pretty neat because it gives you a peek into people’s lives and cultures that would otherwise be hard to find.

What are some of your favorite topics to write about?

On Talk Shop, I like to discuss fashion politics (in the sense of what people and companies in the industry are doing), beauty tips (usually asking other people about their “go to” tricks), new product finds and recommendations (it seems I can never leave Sephora without dropping $200), and fashion customs and trends from around the world. Sadly, I haven’t had as much time to engage in discussions on Talk Shop as I work on launching new Disqus channels, but my latest one was about “Junk Drawer Beauty Tools.” I wanted to know what household items can be substituted for store-bought beauty products. Interesting responses on that one (a rubber band as an eyeliner guide???).

What are some of the challenges of moderating a community?

Oh man, is there a character limit on this one? Ha. An overarching challenge is that people express themselves in wildly different ways. What is rude and offensive to one person, is a perfectly normal means of communication for another. Balancing these dynamics, and trying to be objective about it, can be hard. Especially because I’m a fairly sensitive person. I often have to take a step back to figure out if I’m taking action because of how I feel personally, or if that person is actually violating our community guidelines. (We have rules to keep things objective!) My number one moderation (and general internet interaction) rule is to act with empathy. Since I don’t have the benefit of seeing the person I’m talking to, and taking cues from that, I actively remind myself that there’s a human on the other end. It’s easy to get wrapped up in people’s words and run with your initial reaction, but it’s generally not fruitful to hit the caps lock key and and start pounding away on your keyboard. It never ends well.

How would you describe your style?

Tomboy Plus ™. I’m all about basic pieces, plus some flair. I’m most comfortable in a pair of jeans, a t-shirt and boots. I love denim and leather and black. Funky and minimalist jewelry is a must — I like interesting studs and ear cuffs, and rings that are simple but beautiful. I like to try making more masculine looks or shapes feel feminine and cool. I do like to wear dresses, but they’re never the first thing I pull out of my closet. I have a running joke with one of my coworkers that if he sees me in a dress, it’s because I haven’t done laundry in awhile. And bright lipstick is a constant accessory. My favorite combo right now is Magenta lip liner and Up the Amp lipstick from MAC, plus a swipe of Bite’s Violet lipstick — purple alien lips FTW!

Do you have any style icons or inspirations?

Pretty cliché (and super trendy right now), but I love Parisian and American girls from the 70’s, and contemporary women that channel that feel. The usual crew: Jane Birkin and Lou Doillon (can I list mother and daughter together?), Alexa Chung, Ali MacGraw, Laura Hutton and basically every look featured on the Instagram account @tomboybklyn. I also have this weird thing for Meryl Streep’s style in the movie Out of Africa. If I was a much cooler version of myself, I would also be working some Solange vibes. She’s so funky and cool and effortless!

I’m also originally from Arizona, so I find myself drawn to motifs from the Southwest. I love turquoise and denim on denim. If I look a little bit like a cowboy, that’s dope.

How has living in San Francisco influenced your style?

I wear a lot more basic pieces, and have realized the importance of a cool jacket. I’ve also started to take more risks. There are a lot of weirdos in SF (in a good way!), and people are very accepting of that. It lets you get away with a lot, and no one bats an eye. I’m super into the “California Cool” look, which I think San Franciscans channel in a really cool way. I’m also a lot less sparkly after having moved away from Arizona and San Diego. That’s a good thing.

What have you learned as a creator and a moderator?

People are funny and strange and unexpectedly kind. I’ve been so surprised by the relationships I’ve cultivated, and seen develop, on Talk Shop and the other Disqus channels. There’s something special about being able to connect with people that love the same things you do, and to talk about them in a safe place. It’s such an honor and a pleasure for me to help build forums for people to find those connections, in a way that’s unique from the rest of the web. I’ve also learned that for better or worse, human oversight is an integral piece of an online community. Automation and spam filters can only do so much. Eventually a real person has to cull the nastiness, and remind people of the purpose of the place they’re visiting. Humans are vital to the success of the Internet!

What do you do when you’re not working for Disqus?

I’m a bit of a concert junkie, I like to take photos, read, go to art museums and events, and walk through the park (I live next to Golden Gate Park). I also started taking Lindy Hop dance lessons a few months ago, and I’m loving it. It’s really physically challenging, while also being joyful and super fun.

What can we expect to see from you in the future?

More Disqus channels! Hopefully some new photos from my upcoming trip to Mexico! And lots more Texas Tuxedos!

You can follow Amanda on Talk Shop, Instagram, and her photography site.

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Friday, May 22, 2015

Work It, Bloggers: Christopher of Unbearably Stylish

Christopher is wearing a Levi's shirt, pants, and boots, American Rag jacket, tie from ties.com, and thrifted belt.

What’s your name?
My name is Christopher Michael Gutierrez, but in the blogging world I go by Christopher Michael.

What do you do?
I am a student at the University of California, Berkeley and in my spare time I thoroughly enjoy fashion blogging.

How did you get into blogging?
I got started during the summer of 2014. My girlfriend, Jennifer Wang of the blog Art in Our Blood, was the person who encouraged and supported me to step behind the camera lens. She and her younger sister Michelle were a huge help in the process. They were also very helpful in the areas of photography, styling, social media, and blog design.

How would you describe your style?
I would say that my style would be classified as classy and dapper. The typical outfit includes a blazer, a button-up shirt, a tie, some jeans or dress pants. However, I usually wear casual clothing to school when I am not given enough time to prepare an outfit the day before.

Do you have any style icons or inspirations?
For menswear fashion inspiration I turn to the gurus of Instagram: Marcel Floruss from One Dapper Street, Steven Onoja, and Denny Balmaceda from Look Rich, Shop Cheap.

You’ve mentioned that your style is influenced by various types of media, such as novels, movies, television shows, and short stories. What’s your latest source of inspiration? Moreover, how do you translate these works into an outfit?
My latest source of inspiration was The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald. I usually pay close attention to the setting in a story or work of fiction. For example, in The Great Gatsby, there is a scene in the garden where Jay Gatsby meets Nick Carraway. I was so inspired and marveled at the description of the passage that I felt that I had to locate a place on the Berkeley campus with similar structure. Additionally, I also take note of the items of clothing that these characters wear and how they groom themselves. I do my best to blend in those features with my own personal style.

What are some of your favorite places to shop in the East Bay?
Two of my favorite places to shop in the East Bay are Eco Thrift on Mission Blvd. and the Goodwill on Hesperian Boulevard. Those two are my go-to thrift shops. The prices are perfect and I always find something of great quality.

What do you like the most about blogging?
I like meeting new people and being able to inspire men and women to dress in formal attire. I also really like experimenting with new combinations and patterns.

What have you learned from blogging?
The blogging community is a highly competitive world. It should not be a hobby taken too seriously. I learned that it is also very time-consuming, but in the long run it also is a powerful networking tool.

Also, standing behind the camera not knowing how your audience will react or react at all is nerve-wracking the first couple of posts, but soon you become exceedingly confident in yourself and the clothes you wear.

What can we expect to see from you in the future?
For this summer, you can expect to see more relaxed looks on my blog, e.g. hopefully not as many outfits with ties. Perhaps I'll use a few cooler colors and incorporate graphic tees in my outfits.

You can follow Christopher on his blog, Facebook, and Instagram.

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Monday, January 19, 2015

Work It, San Francisco: Robin

Robin is wearing a jacket and beanie from a friend, J. Crew shirt, thrifted tie, H&M pants, and Aldo shoes.

Spotted on 15th at Valencia.
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Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Work It, Berk: Emma and Christine

Christine is quite the sartorial star. She was just featured on the Daily Cal.

Spotted at the FAST Spring Runway Show at Clark Kerr.
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