I came in with absolutely no idea on how to make what i wanted happen happen but Marty made it…read morehappen. Marty helped me so sweetly, i gotta love a lady who i can go and back forth with and not have to watch my mouth. If i lived in SF i'd come here for every party i threw.

Such a beautiful local spot with EVERYTHING you need, including amazing balloons that lasted…read moredays!!!! A long-standing gem in Noe Valley. The owner's name escapes me now because I'm late in this review, but she is LOVELY and so helpful. Such wonderful vibes at One Stop Party Shop!!!!! Please support this business!!

My friends and I LOVED coming here during our high school years (15+ yrs ago). Back then they had…read moresuch a great selection of affordable and kitschy earrings that we simply devoured. I popped by recently and was pleasantly surprised to find that the vibe was exactly as I remembered it! Glad to see a staple shop still on the same block in the Haight.

I love it here. So perfect for last minute Halloween costumes. They had the bow tie and the tights…read moreI needed after checking a million stores! They even had wide stripes or thin stripes options. They have it all. Staff is always so kind and helpful. Especially the door greeter. The store is so beautiful and vibrant, it's always a mood booster to walk in! Look at my beautiful tights!

Really cute store to browse! Cards and posters, books, games, clothing's or accessories and many…read moreother things that would make great gifts I picked up some cards that had unique designs or puns (birthday, engagement, thank you). I also found a cocktail book to gift I feel like the selection is well curated and items are good quality

Revisiting Castro was 5/5 experience and Variety is best store…read more It's in the title. Too much to remember but, service seemed to know where everything was. Thanks for staying open. Store should be downtown.

I visited San Francisco about a year ago and I stumbled into this place. Before walking in, I…read moreappreciated how many masks were out on display OUTSIDE of the store. Then I walked in and saw many more masks. I decided on a Blue Demon Jr. mask as a souvenir to myself to take back to DC. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable about historical lucha libre, so that was a bonus. If you are a pro wrestling fan in this area, you need to make a stop here.

Some drunk Hispanic men harassed me in front of the store as I walked by one night. The monolingual…read moreSpanish speaking men started cat calling me mommy before I complained to an older man sitting in front of the store who didn't understand English. The male proprietor or female owner were drinking inside the store, as well, and unaware of this typical macho Hispanic behavior and treatment of women. Mixcoatl products cost way too much, are poorly marketed and displayed. Most of its products are from Mexico and poorly crafted. I'll never shop here again.

Praxis is an artist collective & community space located in the heart of the Mission. Everything in…read morethe shop is handmade locally. The space is both a working studio & store front. They do their best to be here as the space is usually open seven days a week yet sometimes they need to take their time work in quiet or do other errands. They do sewing or stitching projects. Making unique clothing from a variety of materials. They also sell plants at a reasonable price. Friendly folks here & good vibes that are rare in the City! For enquiries about specific projects contact them at: norganics@gmail.com or 415.800.6601

I just did a sewing lesson here and Mary was SO nice and super helpful in getting me started on a…read moredress pattern. It was also clear to me while I was there that this is a well-loved community space!

Dark Garden is THE place I went before Folsom Faire to acquire the perfect look for Beauty. The…read moreblack mesh corset was perfect off the rack. The folks at the shop are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend this store.

I remain absolutely grateful to Autumn for all of her help with my bespoke corset needs. She built…read moretwo medical devices (posture harness & leg brace) for me when I thought my back problems were scoliosis-both of which are fashionable and functional. A few months ago, I was in DG being fitted for my Beau Brummell corset (absolute work of art) when I started having lower back pain. I left that day wearing an off the shelf signature waist cincher and the pain disappeared. 2 x-rays and 1 MRI later, I discovered my back problems were actually being caused by significant lumbar spinal damage (Surprise!) It is hard to leave my house/travel by car because of pain & discomfort right now, but what makes movement bearable is how I wear this waist cincher every day. I'm a very fit & active person, but put my hand to God when I say my DG cincher works better than PT, strength training, opioids, and everything else I have deployed in my arsenal to combat chronic back pain. It compresses perfectly & outperforms the (cheaply made) back braces you see on Amazon, not to mention other (non DG) corsets I had in my collection. I can wear my cincher for long periods of time without it digging into my skin or riding up uncomfortably. Self lacing is easy and fast. I am deeply thankful to Autumn for noticing my back pain & selling me this cincher as I left our appointment that day. It allows me to have an almost normal range of motion and improves my quality of life. It's also keeping me from having major surgery. The added benefit is looking beautiful as I navigate serious injury. This matters because having high morale during a low point in life is also important. Again, thank you (I'll be back to finish my Beau Brummell soon)!

This place is a hidden gem!!! Seriously, any type of beads or crystals, all of the types of beads,…read morethis guy totally had!! It's like what stores use to be, when someone took the time to understand what u are looking for, actually have knowledge, and really just want to help you. The prices were great, the selection was far more than i could have ever expected, just wow all over the place. For real, check this place out, it's a long time locally owned, family run true SF shop. A long lost breed that us locals need to help preserve (in my humble opinion).

My go-to bead store in the Castro for years became intolerable as the male owner is soo unfriendly…read morethat I searched for a new one nearby. I really glad I did! As others have stated, The Fashion Company is on a out-of-the-way dead end street. I called for an appt. Terrence is gracious, informative, and has a ton of stuff! Highly recommend!

The service is a 10/10! They provide communications and thoroughly detailed confirmations via text,…read moreemail and phone, whichever you prefer. I booked with them for a Bluey character to come to my kids' birthday party. The first 30 minutes was balloon animals and the next hour was the same performer dressed as Bluey and doing some activities with the kids and finally singing happy birthday with the cake. Nomi was AMAZING! He was so professional, cool and handled the requests of kids so well. I will definitely be booking with this company again!

I recently rented Disney characters from Birthday Party Characters, and they were absolutely…read morefantastic! The performers truly brought the magic to life, staying in character the entire with balloons magic tricks ( Mickey ) & mannerisms, and energy that kept the kids (and adults) completely mesmerized. From the moment they arrived, they engaged with every guest, leading games, taking photos, and making the birthday child feel extra special. The costumes were great and looked just like the pictures i requested. If you're looking to create an unforgettable party experience, I highly recommend them! Everybody kept telling that my baby's birthday was the best one-year-old party they've ever attended. It definitely was over the top.

As a regular SF tourist and crafter, I ALWAYS visit this place when I'm in SF! It's got a fun…read moreselection of a bit of everything. They have a lot of costume-making supplies and a huge selection of colorful faux fur! I always find things there that I don't normally see in my local craft stores! You can feel the joy that is SF Pride in this store! I love it!

When you need a certain color of felt or a specific needle in a hurry, it is such a joy to actually…read morego into a store and pick it out in person instead of trolling the web. The staff is amazingly helpful and they stock quite a wide range of crafting / art supplies. Fabric supply is limited but they have all of the faux fur options you could ever ask for. Halloween, sorted!

Sylvia our sale representative was very knowledgeable, helpful and very instrumental, in the…read moreplanning process of our granddaughter's quinceañera. They have great selection of dresses and accessories etc. The prices are competitive. Parking can be a real challenge. I would advise, you research and have a planned budget.

la dueña es una persona que no sabe respetar y no deja hablar!! es verdad que tiene vestidos muy…read morelindos le hice una orden sobre un corsage y me hizo algo que no quería y yo aún así lo iba a llevar y cuando le dije sobre lo qué no me gustó se enojó súper feo y no me dejó hablar para nada y yo le dije qué me dejara hablar y me grito de que no lo iba hacer y me regreso mi dinero sin yo decirle algo malo!! le gusta faltar el respeto pero cuando una quiere darse su lugar ella se enoja super feooo!!