BLACKBURN AND SWEETZER

South Willard on 3rd started its summer sale just yesterday - 40% off men’s (A.P.C., Band of Outsiders, Bless, Rag and Bone, and more); 50% off women’s (Rachel Comey, Hussein Chalayan, and Oumi included). Some people go for the merch, some female shoppers go to gaze at shop owner and serious surfer, Ryan, who happens […]

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Filly on 3rd is one of my favorite boutiques! Go often, but definitely go when there’s 50% off everything, men’s and women’s.

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You’ve probably gathered I have a penchant for Karen Zambos dresses. Up to half-off sale online. The Nicole dress above in navy and gold, for instance, is $223 from $320.

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I might have been away, but in my absence, the husband stepped up to the BLACKBURN AND SWEETZER plate for me. He reports that Pixie Market will be expanding from NYC to the ‘hood on 3rd Street to the space right next to Danmark, which used to house Tony Mack. Here is a list […]

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So, I said I’d be back with a report on my Anchorage, Alaska trip. I recently mentioned that my pops is Alaska Native (Tlingit) and Canadian Indian (Nisga‘a) and my mom is from the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska and White Earth Ojibwe. This weekend was the 34th annual meeting for our tribal corporation, Sealaska, in […]

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That’s when this picture was taken. That’s where I am. Crazy, right? The incessant daylight just throws you for a loop no matter what. Will be back Monday to report…

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I initially noticed this cardi at The Gap because it looks a lot like this White + Warren cotton cardigan I have and love and wear all the time. The Gap cardi was on sale so I snapped it up and have already worn it enough to throw it in the washer twice. It’s a […]

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OK, I don’t have a dog, but this is hilarious. Little Lily - the doggie boutique that recreated red carpet dresses, including a gauzy J.Lo confection, for pooch - has ventured into swim this season. Styles include one- and two-pieces ($50), some frilled, some fruity, some polka dotted. Check online for retailers. Though, I have […]

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Lisa Kline women’s and men’s boutiques (136 S. Robertson and 143 S. Robertson, respectively) are offering up to 75% off June 22nd-24th. Don’t miss the $5 and $10 bins for those willing to do a little digging.

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Madley in Venice (1227 Abbot Kinney) is offering 20%-50% off June 22nd-23rd at its ‘Sex Sells’ sale. Discounted merch includes Madley knitwear and jewelry, Luxury Jones, vintage, and one-of-a-kinds.

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For my wedding shower, my mom gave me one of the best gifts ever: a recipe binder filled with our family recipes, handwritten and a complete labor of love (thanks, mom!). Great recipe binders are hard to come by, so if you find a good one, the best thing to do is snag it if […]

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Aero & Co’s summer sale commences with drinks and a late night shopping event June 21st from 6:00PM-9:00PM. Deals include 30% select merch, a $50 and under rack, plus through June 24th, mention the ’summer sale event email’ and score 20% off any one regular priced item. For those not in walking distance, there is […]

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