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Entries from January 2008

More Postponing Due to Rain-age: Melissa Masse Sample Sale

January 24th, 2008 · No Comments

I posted this earlier this week (see below). Sample sale moved to February 1st…
            MELISSA MASSE

We’re Postponing the Sample Sale!

 

Due to the unbelievable downpours we’ve been
experiencing in the Los Angeles area this week,
we are going to postpone the
MELISSA MASSE / MITZI BAKER
SAMPLE SALE at

MASSE
made to measure
Fritz, Dallas, Mark, Johnny & my DOPPLER 8900
all forecast rain […]

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Tags: SALE · FASHION · EVENT

Puma Golf Blazer

January 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

OK, I do not golf. I don’t know if this is a functional golf garment - whether it’s 3/4 sleeved or has darts at the elbows and an inverted back pleat with button for added movement. That I cannot tell you. What I can tell you is that this is pretty sweet and sporty ($140, […]

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Tags: EVENT

Event: Postponed - Quail, Lorun + A.T. Moreno Jewels at Rodan vs Griffith

January 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

Please note the event I posted about earlier this week at Rodan vs Griffith has been postponed to Thursday, January 31st, due to the high potential for rain and LA-ers staying indoors as a result.

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Tags: SALE · FASHION · EVENT

Update From Greg at Romp Boutique

January 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment

I’ve posted about lingerie boutique Romp, which will be opening on 3rd Street in March, per B+S commenter Greg. Check out his message below:
Hi
So the store will open in March. Website up and running in Feb. Things take time. We have been on this mission for about five years. ROMP is an English Label that […]

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Tags: FASHION

Event: Talib Kweli After Party

January 23rd, 2008 · No Comments

I’m a big Talib Kweli fan. He’s hosting an after party with DJ Chaps this Saturday, January 26th at Legends Barbershop from 10:00PM-3:00AM. Buy presale tickets online for $20, or else pay a steep $30 at the door. Check Fusicology for any other info. If you’re a big Talib fan then you’ll be willing to […]

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Tags: EVENT · MUSIC

Event: Masse + Mitzi Baker Sample Sale

January 23rd, 2008 · 1 Comment

Masse boutique on Flores just north of Beverly is having a sample sale Friday, January 25th (3:00PM-7:00PM) and Saturday, January 26th (11:00AM-3:00PM). Up to 75% off Masse made-to-measure and Mitzi Baker handbags.
MELISSA MASSE

Sample Sale at MASSE!

 

Cancel your plans for the weekend
because there’s only one place to be:
MASSE
made to measure
We’re having a SAMPLE SALE
with MITZI BAKER.
Clothing […]

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Tags: BAGS · SALE · FASHION · EVENT

Diggin’ the View, Of Late from Blik

January 21st, 2008 · No Comments

Blik makes some kick-ass wall graphics/decals, including this latest Threadless edition - a view of a birdie hanging for a sky view ($50, whatisblik.com) which makes an easy and reasonable way to add a little something to your decor. Get the corresponding t-shirt at Threadless for $15-$25.

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Tags: HOME

Event: Quail, Lorun + A.T. Moreno Jewels at Rodan vs Griffith

January 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

This Thursday, January 24th from 7:00PM-11:00PM Rodan vs Griffith is having a chock-full night or fashion (Lorun and Quail at sample sale prices), jewelry (A.T. Moreno), music (DJ set by Mighty Might!) and in RvsG style - Margaritas and Tecate for all.

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Tags: SALE · FASHION · EVENT

Event: Grand Opening of South Park Flea Market

January 17th, 2008 · No Comments

The South Park Flea Market kicks off this Sunday, January 20th downtown at 8th and Grand, from 9:00AM-4:00PM. $2 to get in, or print out a flyer by signing up for the newsletter online and get in for $1.

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Tags: FASHION · EVENT

Event: Graffiti Walking Tour of Melrose

January 17th, 2008 · No Comments

This looks like a cool walking tour on Melrose, this Saturday, January 19th, starting at 11:00AM-1:00PM, put on through the Fowler Museum:
Join Steve Grody, photographer and author of Graffiti LA: Street Styles and Art, for a walking tour that explores the array of graffiti art found in the back ways and alleys […]

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Tags: ART · EVENT

Weizhi Opens on 3rd Street

January 15th, 2008 · 2 Comments

I posted some time ago about Japanese company Weizhi, purveyor of high-end dog collars and leashes, opening at 8383 West 3rd Street, just east of Orlando and joining newly-opened Benefit Cosmetics on the stretch.
This is no frou-frou spot. The leashes and collars are made from either diamonds or CZ and pricey leather, as well as […]

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Tags: PET · FASHION

Another Room With A View

January 15th, 2008 · No Comments

This time with a view of Sao Paulo. It’s pretty f*cking astounding - 29 million people over 6,332 square miles. You can’t see the end of it. By the way, it looks blue and clear, but about 10 minutes prior I was completely soaked through in torrential rain.

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Tags: TRAVEL