Among being many other things, San Francisco is a shopping town. From the biggest of major chain stores on Union Square to totally unique boutiques in tucked away alleys, clothes to knick knacks, shoes to hats, San Francisco has something for every shopper. MetroWize has compiled 10 of our favorite places to get that perfect something when you are in the shopping mood. Presenting the MetroWize Hip Guide to Shopping in San Francisco.

Bella Cose/Molte Cose
Location: 2036 Polk St.
Belle Cose ("beautiful things") and her handsome partner Molte Cose ("many things") are truly a pair of Polk Street gems. Three cozy, connected rooms brim with gorgeous vintage and vintage-inspired clothing and accessories, eliciting oohs and ahs from ladies and gents alike as they stumble upon the impressive selections of both old and new.
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Alternative Design Studio
Location: 418 Valencia St.
Hat lovers of all persuasions flock to Alternative Design Studio to score a bit of fashionable flair for their heads. The hip hat shop has a head-spinning collection of caps for men, women, and children that range from smart porkpies and fedoras to chic cloches and sun hats decorated with ribbons.
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Anica
Location: 2418 Polk St.
When in-the-know style mavens get hungry for some chic, edgy designs, they amble on over to Anica to satisfy their appetites. The tiny gem of a boutique in Russian Hill keeps an excellent stock of progressive pieces for women from an array of high-end designers including local and hard-to-find names. Your wallet probably won't thank you for going, but your wardrobe definitely will.
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Ooma
Location: 1422 Grant Ave.
For those who count girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes on their list of favorite things, Ooma is the perfect place to pick up some new favorite things for your wardrobe. Taking its name from the phrase "objects of my affection", the charming North Beach nook is chock-full of colorful, flirty, and splurge-worthy pieces that are perfect for a fabulous, all-eyes-on-you outfit.
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Ambiance
Location: 1458 Haight St.; 1864 & 1858 Union St.; 3985 & 3989 24th St.
Ambiance reels in fashionable city gals hook, line, and sinker with its trendy mix of clothes and accessories. The flagship location (also the largest) is found on Haight Street; two other branches lure in the ladies of Hayes Valley and the Marina. Together, the trusty trifecta is a solid bet for femmes in search of current clothes that won't necessarily break the bank.
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more of the MetroWize Hip Guide to Shopping coming soon.