There's no question that San Francisco is full of stylish ladies and gentlemen, but our fashion-forward folk are just as financially savvy as they are sartorially sharp. In turn, if you're looking to save on your designer apparel, there are plenty of consignment and resale shops in the city to help you pinch a few pennies, while your Louboutins are pinching your toes. Here are our favorite five.

1. The window displays at Russian Hill consignment store Cris (2056 Polk St., 415-474-1191) are so gorgeously styled, you may walk past them several times before you realize you're gawking at second-hand goods. The shop retails a great selection of luxury designer labels such as Chanel, Prada, Balenciaga, and Lanvin, as well as more accessible department store labels such as Tibi, Tory Burch, Citizens for Humanity, and Marc by Marc Jacobs, generally reduced to about one-third of the original retail price.
2. Founded by international style icon and philanthropist Joy Bianchi, known for her signature Iris-Apfel-like glasses, Helpers House of Couture (415-387-3031) is a charity-driven boutique that benefits the developmentally disabled. All items, including men's and women's apparel, accessories, jewelry, and couture, and in some cases brand-new items, are donated. While price tags can reach up to $10,000, there is a whole room devoted to items under $100, and prices begin at $10. Visits to the shop can be arranged by appointment only; you'll learn the address when you call.
3. Cow Hollow consignment shop Simply Chic (3038 Fillmore St., 415-775-2888) specializes in designer clothing and accessories sold on consignment, as well as a selection of gently used, contemporary apparel brands such as DvF, Cynthia Steffe, Corey Lynn Calter, and more. The jewel box boutique also has a grand collection of handbags from luxury labels like Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Gucci, and the like.
4. Castro boutique SuiGENERIS illa (2265 Market St., 415-437-2265) retails new, vintage, and consignment apparel, jewelry, and accessories from luxe labels like Alexander McQueen, Christian Dior, Comme des Garcons, and Yves Saint Laurent. For the gentlemen in your life, there's also a brother shop, SuiGENERIS ille, at 2231 Market St., 415-437-2231.
5. Seconds To Go (2252 Fillmore St., 415-563-7806) is a resale shop operated by the Schools of the Sacred Heart, which directly supports the financial aid program at Convent & Stuart Hall. The store retails apparel and accessories from national stores like Banana Republic and J.Crew, alongside upscale labels like Ferragamo, Sigerson Morrison, and DvF, as well as books and housewares.

Dreading the holiday 15? Before you bit into that pecan pie this Thanksgiving, make a plan to stay in shape over the next month and slip into a slinky New Year's Eve dress! Personal trainer Linda Niazi is hosting a Charity Cardio Camp to raise food and money to feed families in San Francisco — and keep you in shape over the holiday season. Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from Nov. 28 through Dec. 21, weather permitting, she'll be holding a free group exercise class, and you're invited! Classes meet at BodyLab at 2529 Van Ness Ave. (near Union Street), and run from 8 to 9 a.m.

While the class is free, Linda asks that students bring either a can of food or an email receipt of a donation to the San Francisco Food Bank. The boot camp will consist of a warm-up, a light run, body weight exercises, and high intensity training, and is open to anyone who is physically capable. Linda recommends checking with your primary care physician if you have any injuries, cardiovascular problems, or high blood pressure. As Christmas nears, the workouts will get harder! The first class is Monday, so you'll have some time to recover from that tryptophan haze.

Curious about Linda's training services? Read my review of them here.

If you're looking for a nontraditional way to spend your Thanksgiving this year, or you just want to make post-pumpkin-pie plans, San Francisco has a lot to offer in terms of alternative engagements. From a sunrise festival to a wee-hour dance party, here are a few turkey-free fetes happening in SF on Thanksgiving day.
Occupy Alcatraz

On Thanksgiving day in 1969, Alcatraz Island was the scene of another "Occupy" sit-in: a troop of Native Americans gained control of the island and demanded the land be returned to them, proclaiming that it belonged to their tribes, according to the 1868 Treaty of Fort Laramie. The event, which lasted 19 months, brought attention to American Indian civil rights issues. This Thanksgiving, you can head to the island for the Indigenous People’s Sunrise Gathering and enjoy percussion, traditional dance, costumes, and speeches from Native leaders in tribute of America's native ancestors. Boats will depart from Pier 33 every 15 minutes between 4:45 and 6 a.m., and the last return boat leaves at 8:45 a.m.

Turkeytopia!

Bernal Heights dive The Knockout (3223 Mission St., 415-550-6994) is giving its weekly Thursday night Bingo party, Bingotopia, a holiday overhaul in the name of the bird. Turkeytopia kicks off at 9 p.m. and will go wild with bingo, karaoke, and lots of drinks. If the five-letter game seems too senior citizen for you, remember you're playing for free drinks and goofy prizes, including, in this week's case, turkey basters! Ain't that somethin'?

For one more nontraditional Thanksgiving day event . . .