BLACKBURN AND SWEETZER

Just got the an update on the Little Next Door’s effort for extended hours - they won the appeal! All there is now is some necessary paperwork and then it’s din-din at LND till 9:00PM.

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A little more of a sneak peek into the Roberto Cavalli at H&M line, which will hit stores November 8th. They feted the line in Rome the other night with models rocking the party dresses from the collection - very Cavalli.

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Talk about versatility, this sleek convertible wool coat from BCBG can be worn long or unzipped to reveal a cropped jacket with a choice of full or 3/4-length sleeves, which clearly justifies the $585 price tag…

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OK, not that you’ll need a sled in LA, especially when it’s in the 90s, in late-October no less, but this Peak Sled ($390, dwr.com) is pretty damn cool. The wood and webbing combo is always winning in my opinion.

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Apparently, Heidi Klum now does makeup. Meet her at Victoria’s Secret at The Grove Friday, October 26th from 5:30PM-7:30PM, check out the limited-edition collection, and get a free makeup consultation.

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Ties have had a big presence in the last season and are continuing for men and women in a kid of breezy suiting. I like this safety pin tie from Psycho Bunny ($110, barneyscoop.com). It’s thin but not severely skinny and has a playful edge.

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This Mischen slouchy skirt ($396, activeendeavors.com) if the kind of piece that is flattering even if the volume through the hips looks hard to pull off. You think it’s going to make you look fuller like the skirt but, in fact, has a slimming effect. Also beats your average black skirt.

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Apparently, this Samsonite Sahora had been out for a year or so, but I just came across it at Flight 001. The lightweight 20-inch case with four wheels (for less tipping over) can be taken on the plane and comes in a glossy finish with a bright lime green interior. It also has this nifty […]

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The latest from to-be-opened flower shop Krislyn on 3rd (posted earlier). I like what they’re doing with the wood-paneled storefront.

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Derringer Cycles wasn’t open on Saturday when I cruised by, but the husband reports that the cycles are retro-styled and somewhere between a bike and a motorcycle…

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There seems to be movement on construction at Romp on 3rd (posted earlier), just west of Fairfax.

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I posted earlier about Jane Doe, A Dress Shop opening in November. Signage is up and the window’s been dressed.

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