Shopping in Sacramento

Located just west of Marshall Park, Cuffs stocks one of a kind vintage finds alongside independent and local designs, offering everything from tops, bottoms, and shoes to one-piece rompers and hand-made accessories. Suit up for summer in the color-splashed old-flame sundress ($48) or pay homage to childhood in the sand-and-sun romper ($46). Cuffs' chunky faux-leather, zip-back in-the-nude heels in taupe ($48) will match every color in your wardrobe or suitcase, and the vintage time-tested pocket watch ($32) will add a touch of Victorian class to your finest hooded gowns. Cuffs caters to the body-covering needs of both men and women, so update your beau's clothes with a long-sleeved day-one shirt ($38), or liven up a languid relationship by adorning the familiar face with chunky walk-this-way specs ($22).

Behind a rough-hewn wooden façade, walls embellished with wheels and cycles surround Apex Cycles & Services' solo employee, Aaron Curtin. While stocking the store with quality bikes and parts from brands such as Kona, Continental, and De Rosa, Aaron builds an excellent rapport with customers by executing thorough cycle services for almost all makes and models. Bike treatments range from basic tune-ups to comprehensive overhauls that include the installation of fresh parts and a deep cleansing. Aaron also constructs bikes from custom components and works with clients to accommodate all budgets by utilizing prviously used parts and allowing patrons to whittle down debts by volunteering at the shop. Aaron can pick up and drop off two-wheelers himself or welcome them into his store with more delight than a BMX rider moving to a neighborhood filled with drained pools.