August 18, 2008

Fancy Dress

Abe Jones Clothing for Girls

Your little girl marches to the beat of her own drum. Given the chance, she’ll wear mismatched socks to dinner and a ballgown to bed.

Dress her in togs worthy of her unique style with Oakland-based label Abe Jones. The fall collection features ’80s-inspired velvet vests, bubble skirts, bolero jackets, and pinstriped capris. Your lass can design her own ensembles.

Because expressing one’s style just can’t be beat.

Available at Bella Vita, 5407 College Avenue, at Manila Avenue (510-653-1639 or bellavitahome.com); Ruby’s Garden, 5095 Telegraph Avenue, at 51st Street (510-595-5325 or rubysgarden.com); Little Stompers, 249 1st Street, at Main Street (650-559-5930); online at abejones.com.

DO
Sing-Along to The Little Mermaid
What: Dress up, croon along, and take home prizes and goodie bags.
Why: Sea for yourself.
When: Fri.-Aug. 28. Daily, 2 & 7:30 p.m.
Where: Castro Theatre, 492 Castro St. (415-621-6120). Tickets online at ticketweb.com.

BUY
Blue Dot Boutique Sale
What: Up to 80 percent off merch from Goodnite Moon, Bellies N’ Babies, Honeys & Heroes, and more.
Why: Shop ’til you pop.
When: Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Where: Fort Mason Center, Herbst Pavilion, at Buchanan St. & Marina Blvd.

MAKE
Palo Alto Festival of the Arts
What: Annual arts bonanza lures with crafts, food, wine, and an open-air art studio for tots.
Why: They’re on the make.
When: Sat. & Sun., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: University Ave., b/t High & Webster Sts. (650-324-3121).