Lirany of Pretty Little Thing shares where she hangs out around her new studio! I've recently relocated the studio for my jewelry line, Pretty Little Thing from New York City to San Francisco and it's been really exciting settling into a new city and a vibrant neighborhood like the Mission.

The studio is right in the heart of the Mission on 17th Street, at a space called Studio 17, which is home to other designers, artists, tech start-ups and young entrepreneurs. I love the eclectic and creative energy of the space and of the neighborhood itself. After lots of exploring, here are some of my favorite spots to eat, drink, shop and have a good time in the Mission in San Francisco!!

Food: Delfina Pizzeria for good pizza and a cold beer. I love having lunch at an outside table--perfect people watching spot. ( 3621 18th St.)

Drinks: The Elbo Room is perfect for Happy Hour. They have great live music on the second floor at night and the retro arcade games are a fun bonus. (647 Valencia St.)

Snacks: Bi-Rite Creamery is a go-to for their legendary ice cream and sweets. The only downside is the crazy line outside--velvet rope and all--but worth the wait! (3692 18th St.)

Shopping: I love vintage and one of my favorite vintage shops, Clothes Contact is in the neighborhood. You have to hunt and dig sometimes, but I've found lots of great dresses and accessories here. You can buy clothes by the pound too! (473 Valencia St.)

Dolores Park and the Dolores neighborhood is my favorite spot in all of San Francisco because it's the sunniest spot in a city that feels like its windy and chilly 80% of the year! The park is huge and beautiful, and is the perfect spot to sprawl out on a blanket and hang out with friends or alone with a good book and an iced Coffee from Dolores Park Cafe. The neighborhood that surrounds the park has a little bit of everything: shopping, food, and bars so there is always something to do after a day at the park.

Lirany made this for my birthday, it is the absolute best gift ever! I have literally been wearing it everyday. Get your own or find your own favorite on her online store.

About our guest blogger: I met Lirany Vasquez out and about in the city and we love her bi-coastal style and reading her Monday Muse posts. Lirany is the owner and designer of Pretty Little Thing Jewelry, you can see her designs on her online store and find out when she has pop-up shops by following her on twitter and instagram. She blogs about fashion, style and jewelry here!

Travel time from anywhere in San Francisco: 5 minutes to an hour, depends on where you come from. Ideal trip length: an afternoon. Nice to haves: shoes you can walk in and cash. Directions: Take the bart towards Daly City/SFO and get off at 24th and Mission.

24th street Mission, San Francisco.

One of my favorite places to wander is up and down 24th street! There are so many amazing, locally owned shops, restaurants, and coffee bars, really I could do about five posts just like this. Here are some of my favorite new spots (and some old ones that I just couldn't resist mentioning because I go there so often and they are always lovely).

Get off at the bart station and go up 24th towards Noe Valley for a pop into new local gem Mill Mercantile. They are having a sale right now so go soon!

Then go back down the hill and turn left on Valencia. Grab a coffee and muffin at worker-owned Arizmendi (my favorite is the blueberry corn muffin).

Now keep going south on Valencia and hit Painted Bird for some locally sourced vintage/thrift pieces. I've been quoted saying 'I only shop at Painted Bird'. This is only a half-lie, as things I don't buy there I sell back to them. They usually have Tarot card readings on Sundays.

Now turn back around on Valencia and turn right on 24th street. Beware of many delicious temptations, including the Crème Brûlée Cart and La Mejor Panaderia on Bartlett.

After you've recovered from your sugar high, keep going down 24th and turn left on Mission for a stop at Artillery for locally designed clothing and local artwork. Now turn back on Mission and left on 24th. Stop at Mixcoatl Arts and Crafts for sugar skulls or Luchador masks.

Keep going down 24th and just past Shotwell you'll find Adobe Books (formerly on 16th). Sit and read or visit their back gallery. Then keep going down 24th and peak into Press (Works on Paper) and buy yourself or a friend a goodie. One can never have too many pens, notebooks, or art magazines!

Time for coffee or juice--your choice. Sidewalk Juice or the original Philz will hit the spot. Are you starving? Soon you can stop in for a killer sandwich at Pal's Takeaway inside La Movida (we'll go back later for wine, don't worry). Further down towards Alabama, try La Victoria for some mexican bread and empanadas or the La Palma Mexica-tessen for the best crispy tacos. Ever.

Now stay on the North side of the street and check out Alley Cat Books (yes same owners as Dog Eared). They also have a gallery in the back. Now cross to the south side of the street for more book browsing at Modern Times. Then go to Wonderland SF for more locally designed clothing and local artwork. Tired out? Scared of going past Bryant? Good! I want St. Francis Fountain, Dynamo Donuts, and Pop's all to myself.

Go back down 24th towards Harrison and give yourself a pat on the back with some Humphry Slocombe ice cream. Try all the flavors. Now keep going down 24th and stop again at La Movida, they open at 4:30. Try all the wine.

Happy Wandering!!

What's your favorite store on or around 24th street? Where's your local gem?