oh how I've missed you, sf boutiques.  ive made my obligatory visit to several of my go-to shopping meccas (ambiance, therapy) in addition to wandering into the hoards of other fab shops along valencia and noe. im trying to absorb as much funk and style as possible before i enter fashion hibernation in my city of beige suits and commuter shoes. im hoping my new purchase glow lasts me through my soon-to-be imposed spending freeze come january...