Brandy Melville on Chestnut Street

There’s a new shop in town and it’s called Brandy Melville.

Brandy Melville on Chestnut Street is new to the neighborhood, taking over the spot that was once the Pure Beauty salon. Photo by Jamie Balaoro

Brandy Melville took over the space that was once occupied by Pure Beauty salon, which closed a couple of months ago and left an empty space behind for a while. The windows of this space were covered, leaving people passing by to wonder what this space was going to be up until a few weeks ago.

Now a woman’s clothing store, Brandy Melville opened in March and revamped the space with tables full of accessories as well as walls full of dresses and blouses hanging around the store. For a considerably small space, Brand Melville has managed to fill their store with a variety of clothing as well as a much-needed fitting room for their customers.

According to their site, Brandy Melville carries a range of styles, from “loose-fitting off-shoulder tees, to soft Angora sweaters and stylish dresses and tops.”

Brandy Melville originated in Europe and spread to the U.S. in 2008. Their newest location in the Marina District of San Francisco fits with the hip and young Marina vibe. On a warm Friday afternoon, their store already had a couple of customers walking out their door with Brandy Melville bags in hand.

You can check out the new Brandy Melville store on Chestnut Street or go to their website: www.brandymelvilleusa.com

Chestnut Street

A small-town feel in the big city? As soon as you step onto Chestnut Street, that’s exactly what it feels like.

Heart Art in the "heart" of the Marina District on Chestnut Street. These heart sculptures with different designs are located all around San Francisco. Photo by Jamie Balaoro

Chestnut Street is the main shopping area for the Marina District, with most of the shops and restaurants situated between Divisadero Street and Fillmore Street, and it is home to a variety of clothing boutiques, cafe’s and restaurants that both Marina residents and tourists go to.

According to many visitors and shop owners, Chestnut Street is a very safe place to just walk around, as many residents do. So if you’re having a hard time deciding which restaurant you want to eat at, you can walk around and window shop while trying to make a decision.

A bacon cheeseburger from Barney's Gourmet Hamburgers on Steiner Street, adjacent to Chestnut Street. Photo by Jamie Balaoro

There are also more shops and restaurants to choose from in the short streets that run adjacent to Chestnut Street that might make your decision more difficult, but will make your trip to Chestnut street even more of an adventure.

Chestnut Street is located near the edge of the Marina District, bordering Cow Hollow, right outside of the residential area of the Marina, and runs parallel to Lombard Street. For a directory of the different shops and restaurants on Chestnut Street you can visit www.chestnutshop.com