BLACKBURN AND SWEETZER

The exclamation mark is to denote my unabashed delight about the new retail addition to the ‘hood. Pixie Market, which bowed in NYC in October and LA last weekend, is helmed by owners/buyers Gaelle Drevet and Magda Pietrobelli, two friendly beauties who want to bring designers from all over the world - UK, France, Australia, […]

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No more festivities at the Chinese Festival at 3rd and Sweetzer. Although I never partook, so clearly I was part of their going-out-of-business problem. The space is already leased, so we’ll see what’s next…

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I don’t know, this may seem like a small thing, but nice cards are pretty darn pricey! Whenever I go to buy a card, I always gravitate toward the handmade ones that are like $5-$7 each. If I were my mom I would definitely take advantage of this buy three, get one free deal at […]

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The peeps at Ron Herman know a fashion craze when they see it, and Anya Hindmarch’s ‘I’m Not A Plastic Bag’ eco-shopper fits the bill. Spend $100 or more and get this ‘I’m A Ron Herman Bag’ gratis as long as supplies last.

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Vintage haven The Way We Wore on La Brea just south of 3rd begins its summer sale Tuesday, July 17th, which runs through mid-August. From everyday dresses and accessories to couture, the past-era emporium will offer up to 50% off, which is particularly significant when dealing with back-in-the-day Valentino or Ungaro.

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The 70% off sale at South Willard on 3rd just started yesterday, which means there’s still deals to be had. For women, find Lutz, Hussein Chalayan, Ann-Sofie Back, Veronique Branquinho, Rachel Comey, and Oumi. For men, there’s Veronique Dranquinho, Bless, A.P.C., Rag and Bone, Band of Outsiders, and Patrik Ervell. Plus, new Band of […]

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