San Francisco : Lucky Magazine

Paulson Bott Press

We just came across the sweet-spooky work by Clare Rojas here. It's a working printmaking studio in Berkeley that showcases beautiful but accessible art.

2390C Fourth St., Berkeley, 510-559-2088, paulsonbottpress.com

Room 4

This vintage furniture and clothing shop refreshes the window bimonthly with totally affordable inspirational scenes. Recently spotted: a lacquered campaign-style bedside table for $68.

904 Valencia St., 415-647-2764, room4.com

Tail of Yak

This shop feels a bit like stepping inside an exotic, otherworldly snow globe, complete with an excellent array of miniature portrait pendants and 19th-century regard rings.

2632 Ashby Ave., 510-841-9891

Sue Fisher King

Classy and understated: If you enjoy horn flatware, embroidered linen, and cashmere blankets that are so soft you could suffocate in them, this is your place.

3067 Sacramento St., 415-922-7276, suefisherking.com

Acrimony

Tucked away from the main shopping strip, this smartly stocked shop is worth seeking out. Owner Jenny Chung has a knack for mixing complex-yet-wearable lines like Sretsis and United Bamboo with sleek French imports like April 77. The decor hits the slick-opulent mark as well, with DJ tables in the back.

333 Hayes St., 415-861-1025, shopacrimony.com

Anica

Hindi for "charismatic," Anica cultivates a compelling mix of progressive designers like Acne, Clu, and Les Prairies de Paris—all in a Victorian-esque setting.

2418 Polk St., 415-447-2878, anicaboutique.com

Azalea

A small storefront belies the fact that Azalea is not only gigantic—but also houses an in-store spa. It's a long-standing establishment and a one-stop destination for everything from denim (there's a huge wall of it) to Opening Ceremony blouses and Surface To Air bags.

411 Hayes St., 415-861-9888, azaleasf.com

Bell Jar

Former art director Sasha Wingate had a vision for her new shop: dark, gothic, and a bit twisted, but ultimately really gorgeous. It's an aesthetic that's mirrored in every inch of her opulent spot, which feels like the sanctuary of a sorceress of the dark arts. There's lots of clothing, but the selection particularly shines when you zero in on the home goods, sourced from as far away as the flea markets of China (busts, antique glove molds, opalescent vases).

3187 16th St., 415-626-1749, belljarsf.com

Candystore Collective

A Willy Wonk–esque wall of candy behind the register—from swirled lollipops the width of Frisbees to caramels in retro wrappings—provides a serious distraction as you step inside. But those who can work their way past the counter will find loads of girly clothing labels like Built by Wendy and regional designers such as She-bible and Mixie.

3153 16th St., 415-863-8143, candystorecollective.com

Carrots

The first fashion venture from the Grimm sisters, whose family made a killing in the baby-carrot business (hence the name), Carrots covers all the luxe bases: Ohne Titel dresses, Proenza Schouler bags, and fancy art books are all as stunning as they are cutting-edge.

843 Montgomery St., 415-834-9040, sfcarrots.com