Blackburn + Sweetzer Has Moved

This is definitely just a gratuitous opportunity to post a pic of Newm and Grizz in full-on tussle. It’s also a note to say, happy Labor Day! What do people do to celebrate Labor Day anyway, besides not laboring? Well, I know this much: Blackburn and Sweetzer is taking advantage of the long weekend and [...]

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To add to the hubbub of posts, the husband and I went to Food Court L.A. Wednesday night. The bottom line is this: I had the salmon sandwich, the husband had the grilled chicken sandwich, plus two Stellas, two glasses of Syrah, and a shared ice cream sandwich dessert (wow, that sounds like a lot [...]

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I’m into this Jet Blue Borboleta handbag/tote from by Elif New York ($345, delightincreation.com). Its simplicity is balanced by just enough detail – gold hardware and a few well-placed buckles – to make it a stand-out carryall. Other color options include black, bone, red, nutmeg, and tan. Check the rest Elif New York’s collection out, [...]

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Another green line, you say? Yes, but this new Zooey by Alice Heller line of tees for men and women is significant because designer Alice Heller is making a commitment to transitioning her entire contemporary cotton line to eco-minded practices – using 100% organic cotton, low-impact dyes, sustainable shipping methods, etc. In this way, the [...]

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The Juicy Couture velour and terry tracksuits really did get out of hand quickly, which is not to say I didn’t have one. It was a freebie from some sort of editorial event. Though I can say I never really wore the zip-up hoodie and pants at the same time, the whole thing being matchy-matchy [...]

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I have a tendency to dismiss Crate & Barrel, even though it’s a great place for wedding registrations and gifts and basics. I guess it can just feel a bit boring. Recently, I was looking for a bar tool set for the husband for our anniversary and headed over to Sur La Table, which ended [...]

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When I met Racquel Honore, she looked hot. This is a woman who can pull off wearing an electric blue, curve-hugging jumpsuit. It was actually during the 3rd Street Summer Stroll; Racquel was at Aero & Co., which sells her jewelry collection, ANKH by Racquel. I immediately loved the collection, so much so that the [...]

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I wrote in an earlier post about the comfy greatness of Alternative Apparel tees. The makers of fantastic cotton and cotton-blend toppers has a new eco-friendly line, Alternative Earth, made with either 100% organic cotton or, in the case of its eco-heather, a combo of organic cotton, recycled polyester, and rayon made from naturally occurring [...]

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Arbiters of tasty, stylish coffee, espresso and all related accoutrement, Illy sells this Brugo Travel Mug ($20, illyusa.com), which not only looks great but has a one-ounce chamber at the top, separating the liquid so just the top portion cools while the other stays piping hot. I like the color selection and the 16-ounce size, [...]

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Social Atelier is not your average line of cutesy, clever, snarky statement tees. No, this label is actually about saying something about the state of the world – its politics, its atrocities, its biases. It uses 100% certified organic cotton and much of the proceeds go toward its collection of causes. Though I often don’t [...]

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Just wanted to link to this item Cool Hunting did on neighborhood spots All Purpose on Flores and Douglas Fir on 3rd. Both great boutiques for men with serious fashion sense.

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OK, just a quick clarification to my earlier post, Food Court L.A. is open. Got someone from the restaurant on the phone. For some reason the new spot was closed earlier than usual last night, but the usual hours are noon-11:00PM on weekdays and noon-1:00AM on weekends. Though the weekday closure will be a [...]

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