Style & Home
Best lingerie shops
In a town not known for people who dress up, we sure do seem to lavish a lot of attention on our undergarments—around here, apparently, sexy trumps chic.
 Best of style & shoppingIt seems like a new boutique opens every day in this city—or at least a new take on an old shopping standard. Here's our list of the best in all things cash-worthy (plus one hot freebie). |  A brand-new bagFor men who still haven’t figured out how to accessorize, Basil Racuk, a veteran designer with a new line of custom leather goods, explains just what to do with that backpack. |
Shopping for the agesIn the design world, what makes an object museum-worthy? | |
Light wavesSan Francisco lighting designer Pablo Pardo delights the eye with two new chic and mood-lifting lamps. |
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The Peninsula's Pleasantville
The digerati choose Menlo Park for its small-town charms. But as Silicon Valley resurges, can the village vibe survive?
TOP FIVE
Auld lang design
The area’s best vintage and consignment boutiques can help make you a standout this holiday season.
STYLE COUNSEL
Lady sings for the blues
You've got to kiss a lot of denim frogs before finding your dream pair of jeans, says Lady Reiss.
STREET DETAIL
Feeding frenzy
The diners are swarming around Oakland’s own Gourmet Ghetto, Piedmont Avenue. But will they ever find a parking place?
STYLE COUNSEL
How to hang at home
Art-smart interior designer Steven Volpe on where to put that Burtynsky.
