News/Events
February 18, 2010 10:55 PM
50% SALE FEB. 26-28th
the pretty penny is planning a huge 50% off sale to make room for all the NEW spring items we have slowly making their way into the store.
FEB. 26-28
FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
February 12, 2010 9:10 PM
art show friday feb. 12th. 6-9 pm
free food, free drinks.
art, music and fun.
February 9, 2010 7:20 AM
ART SHOW THIS FRIDAY FEB. 12TH. 6-9 PM
HOPE TO SEE YOU THIS FRIDAY FEB. 12TH. 6-9 PM
FREE FOOD, FREE DRINKS, ART, LIVE MUSIC, SHOPPING, FRIENDS AND FUN.
January 24, 2010 7:50 AM
Thanks for giving.
Last weekend with your help we (saturday and sunday) were able to raise $825.00 to donate to the efforts in Haiti. www.redcross.org
Thanks for all your support
xo
January 15, 2010 4:55 AM
pretty penny is donating a portion of weekend sales to Haiti Relief
Pretty Penny is donating a portion of weekend sales to relief in Haiti.
www.redcross.org
December 30, 2009 7:36 AM
new years
the store is stocked full of shiny options to wear on your big night. xo
December 17, 2009 8:03 AM
Hundreds of NEW VINTAGE items in the store TODAY
We have been SCORING!!!!!!
AND ITS ALL FOR YOU. WHY? BECAUSE WE LOVE YOU.
come in and check out all the new goodies.
December 9, 2009 9:28 AM
TRACY TIMMINS ART SHOW. THIS FRIDAY. 6-9 PM
Friday December 11th.
6-9 pm
Tracy Timmins solo art show.
Music By: Cherry-St. Mary and GUEST.
Free: Food and Drinks
Art, Shopping, Food, Music, Drinks And Fun.
December 7, 2009 8:38 AM
art show this friday december 11th. 6-9pm
tracy timmins is having a solo show at the pretty penny
friday december 11th
6-9 pm
live music by cherry-St.mary and special guest.
free food and drinks
December 2, 2009 6:47 AM
our tights have arrived.
b.ella and e.g smith
awesome: colors, styles and sizes.
November 23, 2009 6:52 PM
shop locally this holiday season. PLAID FRIDAY
The Bay area is full of unique and one of a kind independent businesses.
Shop locally this holiday season to support your local community.
See:
http://www.plaidfriday.com/index.html
for details
November 23, 2009 4:11 AM
Good News
Things are really changing at the Pretty Penny. We have added new racks, added a second floor and increased merchandise.
November 18, 2009 3:50 AM
update: tracy timmins art show saturday dec. 12th
tracy timmins art show
pretty penny
saturday december 12th
6-9 pm
November 18, 2009 3:42 AM
our new merchandise has arrived this week.
sweaters
flannel jackets
flannel button ups
blouses
cardigans
oh... fall/winter is here. xo
November 13, 2009 8:42 PM
ART SHOW: SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH
ART SHOW SATURDAY DECEMBER 5TH.
SHOULD BE THE MOST AMAZING THING YOU HAVE EVER SEEN IN YOUR ENTIRE LIFE.
ART BY:
TRACY TIMMINS
ttimmins.com
November 13, 2009 8:38 PM
JUST ORDERED TIGHTS: SHOULD BE HERE NEXT WEEK
WE JUST ORDERED THE MOST AMAZING TIGHTS.
THEY SHOULD BE HERE NEXT WEEK.
I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED AND SHOW PICS AS SOON AS THEY ARRIVE.
October 21, 2009 6:19 AM
alternative apparel has arrived.
our fall/winter alternative apparel order has arrived.
hooded sweatshirts, cardigans, v-necks, t-shirts all made up of soft cotton.
you have to see it to believe it.
October 16, 2009 7:40 AM
store is full of fall items.
we are full of fall/winter items.
September 29, 2009 8:46 AM
party time. friday october 2nd 6-10 pm
we are celebrating the opening of our new second floor shoe loft.
our new mens section
and tons of new racks and merchandise.
friday october 2nd
6-10 pm
free drinks and food.
September 15, 2009 5:21 AM
NEWS NEW NEWS. EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT.
DID YOU KNOW WE HAD THE MOST ADORABLE AND AFFORDABLE VINTAGE?
September 13, 2009 12:46 AM
update.
we are currently offering students 10% off with valid student I.D
we have a coupon in the eco-metro guide. when you buy $60.00 you get $10.00 off your purchase.
our second floor is about to open for our shoe department.
we will also have a larger mens section and more room for women's.
xoxoxoxo
September 11, 2009 6:07 AM
we are now offering student discounts.
show your student I.D and get 10% off your purchase.
September 6, 2009 8:29 PM
50% labor day sale. sunday and monday
50% off ALL
tanks
shorts
bathing suits
sleeveless dresses
sandals
sunglasses
September 1, 2009 11:58 PM
LABOR DAY SALE: 50% OFF SELECTED ITEMS
WE ARE HAVING A 50% OFF LABOR DAY SALE ON OUR ALREADY LOW LOW PRICES.
FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 5TH
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH
SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7TH
August 26, 2009 1:06 AM
SO MANY AWESOME LOCAL DESIGNERS.
WE CARRY A VARIETY OF GOODS BY LOCAL DESIGNERS:
REALIA- EARRINGS MADE FROM CORAL, BONE, METAL.
BENNY KELLY- RECLAIMED CLOTHING ADORNED WITH ONE OF A KIND STENCILED DESIGNS AND COLORS.
MAGNETIC HONEY- RECYCLED GEMS, METAL AND CHAIN RE-INVENTED INTO ONE OF A KIND DESIGNS.
COMMUNE- STRAIGHT UP HAND MADE TYE DYE T-SHIRTS
BOWER BIRD- HAIR ACCESSORIES MADE WITH FEATHER, BIRD AND NEST DESIGNS. YOU HAVE TO SEE TO BELIEVE.
SALVAGED BEAUTY- RECYCLED CAN LIDS WITH CAMEOS. PIECES OF BARK TURNED INTO CLASSY BROACHES.
MADE BY DOTTY- SPECIALTY RINGS AND NECKLACES MADE OUT OF RECYCLED AND FOUND ITEMS.
QUEEN OF HEARTS - SILK SCREENED T- SHIRTS AND TANK TOPS. ONE OF A KIND DESIGNS. ( WE CANNOT KEEP THESE ON THE RACKS)
HOOF AND HORN- RECLAIMED LEATHER HEAD BANDS AND CUFFS.
August 17, 2009 9:13 AM
VINTAGE SUNGLASSES
WE JUST GOT THE MOST AMAZING VINTAGE SUNGLASSES.
ONE OF A KIND. SPECIAL. AND AFFORDABLE.
July 24, 2009 4:22 AM
thousands of new items on the floor this week.
we just got back from a huge buying trip.
the items are officially on the floor and going quickly.
xo
July 24, 2009 4:20 AM
craft bazaar this saturday july 25th. 11-7 pm
the pretty penny is hosting a craft bazaar.
saturday july 25th. 11-7 pm
we will have raffle prizes
free drinks and free food
so many talented local artists, designers, crafters and more.
clothing, jewelry, accessories, stationary and more.
hope to see you there.
July 6, 2009 8:54 AM
craft bazaar. saturday July 25th. 11am-7pm
We are hosting a craft bazaar.
Many talented designers and amazing crafts.
Food, drinks and fun.
Saturday, July 25, 2009 |
| Time: | 11:00am - 7:00pm |
| Location: | The Parlour at Pretty Penny |
| Street: | 5488 College Ave. |
| City/Town: | Oakland, CA |
June 9, 2009 2:18 AM
we are all over the place
OUR OFFICIAL WEBSITE: www.prettypennyclothing.com
TWITTER: twitter.com - prettypenny510
FACEBOOK: facebook - pretty penny
MYSPACE: myspace - www.myspace/whynotvintage
June 3, 2009 7:19 AM
sell your items for 35% cash or 50% trade
see the selling section of our website for details.
we love you.
May 12, 2009 9:30 PM
JUST A REMINDER!! ART SHOW THIS FRIDAY MAY 15TH. 6-9PM
THIS IS JUST A REMINDER THAT WE ARE HAVING AN ART SHOW THIS FRIDAY MAY 15TH FROM 6-9PM
May 5, 2009 9:32 AM
FRIDAY MAY 15TH. ART SHOW RECEPTION
PLEASE JOIN US ON FRIDAY MAY 15, 2009
WE HAVE A WONDERFUL 8 PERSON SHOW
THE EVENT: ART OPENING/RECEPTION
TIME: 6-9PM
WHERE: PRETTY PENNY
5488 COLLEGE AVENUE
OAKLAND, CA. 94618
2 BLOCKS FROM ROCKRIDGE BART
ART, DJ, FOOD, DRINKS, SHOPPING AND FUN.
FREE FREE FREE
April 10, 2009 1:37 AM
SO EXCITING: FASHION SHOW OCTOBER 2009
WE HAVE COME UP WITH A CONCEPT FOR THIS YEARS FASHION SHOW. shhhhhh
- WE WILL NEED
MODELS
MAKE-UP ARTISTS
HAIR STYLISTS
DRESSERS
DESIGNERS- WHO CAN DO PATTERN MAKING
CREATIVE TYPES WHO CAN BUILD AND CREATE SETS AND PIECES FOR THE SHOW
if you are interested, YOU CAN EMAIL ME AT:
prettiestpenny@yahoo.com
April 7, 2009 7:49 AM
WELCOME TO SPRING!!!!!!!
Hi everyone,
Welcome to Spring. It is a very exciting time for fashion with lots of new colors, textiles and creativity. I look forward to bringing you the most current fashion trends while making your shopping experience a comfortable one. We pride ourselves on customer service, high quality products and affordable prices.
Thank You For Letting Us Serve You. And Thank You For Supporting The Pretty Penny
Pretty Penny
March 5, 2009 11:16 AM
INDIE MART MARCH 8TH. WE WILL BE THERE.
THE PRETTY PENNY IS GOING TO BE PARTICIPATING IN THIS MONTHS INDIE MART AT THE INDEPENDENT IN SAN FRANCISCO.
SEE OUR BLOG FOR MORE DETAILS.
DONT FORGET ABOUT THIS MONTHS ART SHOW "NATURAL INCLINATION" AT THE PRETTY PENNY. OPENING THIS FRIDAY MARCH 6TH. 6-9PM
5488 COLLEGE AVENUE
OAKLAND, CA. 94618
February 18, 2009 4:12 AM
art shows and events LIVE at the PRETTY PENNY
Friday March 6th
Group Art Show
Music, Art, Friends And Fun
6-9pm
February 11, 2009 3:51 AM
art show this friday feb. 13th. 6-9pm. free free free drinks.. fun
please come to our newest art show
opening reception
6-9pm
feb. 13th
free drinks
shopping
music.
January 28, 2009 7:05 AM
WE ARE NOW CARRYING ALTERNATIVE APPAREL
THEY HAVE REALLY GREAT COTTONS AND MODERN STYLES.
LOTS OF T-SHIRTS, SWEAT SHIRTS AND CARDIGANS.
COME BY AND CHECK OUT THE NEW MERCHANDISE
January 19, 2009 6:10 AM
GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!
JANUARY 17TH:
WE JUST PURCHASED OVER 200 NEW VINTAGE DRESSES TODAY.
50% OF THESE DRESSES ARE MIDDLE TO HIGH END DESIGNER ITALIAN AND FRENCH, MADE OF QUALITY FABRICS INCLUDING LOTS OF SILK.
January 8, 2009 5:23 AM
art show this friday: january 9th: 6-9 pm. music, art, drinks and fun
please come to the pretty penny this friday: january 9th. 6-9 pm
free drinks
free
free food
music
art
gareth and alice
lots and lots of new merchandise being put on the floor. and when i say lots, i mean lots
November 28, 2008 10:28 PM
lots of new items in the store...full time gallery.
For the holiday season the Pretty Penny will be creating and carrying unique gift sets. The gift sets will contain glassware, jewelry, cuff-links, wall hangings and so much more.
We are working hard to get these sets together for the weekend.
SO COME CHECK THEM OUT!!!!!!!
Also:
The loft at the store is going to become a full time gallery.
We have a curator and will host our first show Friday December 5th.
More news to come........
October 8, 2008 9:21 AM
2ND ANNUAL FALL FASHION SHOW: MINERAL OCTOBER 25TH
MINERAL FALL FASHION SHOW 2008
SATURDAY OCTOBER 25TH
5488 COLLEGE AVENUE
OAKLAND, CA. 94618
DOORS OPEN: 7PM
SHOW STARTS AT 830PM
VINTAGE LOOKS BY: PRETTY PENNY
COUTURE LOOKS BY ABI
HAIR DESIGN BY: EDO SALON (SF)
MAKEUP DESIGN BY: DANIELLE JACKSON
OTHER LOOKS AND ACCESSORIES BY:
BENNY KELLY
FEATHER-WITCH (SF)
MAGNETIC HONEY (SF)
MOON PONY
LEA
SET DESIGN BY: PAIGE KENNEDY AND TANIA SORIANO
PHOTOGRAPHY BY : STEVEN LOEWINSOHN
MUSIC BY: MIXTAPE
September 28, 2008 4:44 AM
ROCKRIDGE OUT AND ABOUT FESTIVAL. SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28TH 11AM-6PM
COME OUT AND HELP US CELEBRATE ARTISANS AND FOOD
LIVE MUSIC BY HELENE REANUT
12-2PM
September 10, 2008 8:43 AM
upcoming fashion show. october 25th
flyer and information coming soon.
August 15, 2008 9:51 AM
ANOTHER BIG SALE!!!! FRIDAY AUGUST 15TH 5-7PM
HAPPY HOUR SALE:
FRIDAY AUGUST 15TH
5PM-7PM
ALL JEWELRY AND SHOES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WE WILL BE SERVING REFRESHMENTS
August 5, 2008 10:12 AM
50% OFF SALE ON ALL SHOES: FRIDAY AUGUST 8TH 5-7PM
COME AND BY AND SAY HELLO AND CHECK OUT ALL OF THE GREAT DEALS
WE WILL ALSO BE OFFERING REFRESHMENTS
5-7PM
July 1, 2008 11:13 PM
50% OFF SALE FRIDAY JULY 4TH 12-5
COME CHECK OUT OUR AMAZING 50% OFF SALE
THIS FRIDAY JULY 4TH
ALSO:
WE HAVE A HUGE UPCOMING SHOW FRIDAY JULY 11TH
MUSIC BY: MIXTAPE
ART
NEW CLOTHING LINE
MUSIC, SHOPPING AND FOOD
TO SEE THE FLYER CHECK OUT OUR BLOG SECTION
June 16, 2008 7:24 AM
BIG 50% OFF 4TH OF JULY SALE
ALL ITEMS WITH A RED DIAMOND STAMP ARE 50% OFF
WE CURRENTLY HAVE THESE ITEMS ON THE FLOOR
WE WILL ALSO BE PUTTING MORE SALE ITEMS OUT AS WE NEAR THE BIG BIG SALE ON FRIDAY JULY 4TH
June 11, 2008 8:04 AM
SOME GREAT THINGS COMING UP
PARTY FRIDAY JULY 11TH
AN AMAZING ART SHOW JULY 11TH..MORE TO BE ANNOUNCED
THAT SAME NIGHT WE WILL ALSO BE UNVEILING A NEW CLOTHING LINE CALLED "CANDY"
FOOD, DRINKS, MUSIC, SHOPPING AND FUN.
IN HOUSE NEWS:
ABIGAIL ALTERATIONS IS UP AND RUNNING AT THE STORE.
TAMAR HAS STARTED HER NEW POSITION AND IS AMAZING
WE WILL ALSO BE WELCOMING A NEW EDITION TO THE STORE:
PART TIME EMPLOYEE:
SAM
May 16, 2008 4:38 AM
MEET AND GREET THE NEW PRETTY PENNY PEEPS. MAY 31ST
When:
Saturday, May 31st
What:
-Meet Tamar, the newest member of the Pretty Penny family.
-Meet Abi, who will be doing alterations at the Pretty Penny.
Where:
Pretty Penny
5488 College Avenue
Oakland, CA. 94618
Time:
6:00pm-8:00pm
WE WILL PROVIDE FOOD AND DRINKS
May 10, 2008 7:41 PM
10% OFF SALE: FRIDAY MAY 30TH
We will have a 10% off storewide sale on Friday May 30th.
This will exclude all local designers and new merchandise.