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Entries from February 2008

Event: Kimberly Faith Jewelry Sample Sale

February 15th, 2008 · No Comments

This weekend, Kimberly Faith Jewelry is having a sample sale on jewels, handbags, belts and other accessories in Silverlake at up to 75% retail. Check it out Saturday, February 16th and Sunday, February 17th from noon-6:00PM at 3925 1/2 Fountain Avenue.

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Tags: SALE · JEWELRY · EVENT

Opening Ceremony Denim at 60% Off

February 15th, 2008 · No Comments

This is a fantastic online deal on skinny fit Opening Ceremony jeans at La Garconne. Only $46 and in sizes 25-29 waist, and with this adorable braided belt is definitely a steal.

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Tags: SALE · FASHION

H&M Jacket Deal Marks New Spring Collections

February 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Deal going on with this H&M jacket starting Saturday, February 15th (which also marks new spring collections hitting stores!), which means it’s only $19.90. Can’t say I know how much it usually costs, so can’t speak on the deal-age but it can’t hurt to check out H&M to get the scoop.

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Tags: FASHION

Apartment 3 Valentine’s Sale

February 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Valentine’s Day through Sunday, February 17th get 20%-70% off designer and vintage labels for men and women at downtown spot Apartment 3.

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Tags: SALE · FASHION

50% Off at Il Primo Passo

February 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Il Primo Passo is celebrating one year with 50% off winter ‘07 and 20% off spring ‘08 this Saturday, February 16th.

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Tags: SHOES · SALE

MacBook Air Steve Sleeve

February 13th, 2008 · No Comments

This is a genius idea. I mean, it seems so obvious once you see it, but San Francisco-based Timbuk2 is the first to think of it so they win. Have no idea what it costs but if you sign up via email you’ll be the first to know when it’s ready to ship - that […]

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Tags: DESIGN

Cuff and Collar Falsies by Twelve By Twelve

February 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Twelve By Twelve is bringing back the dickey and thrown in some cuffs to sweeten the deal. Available in either black or white ($18, twelvebytwelve.com), there’s no need to trouble yourself with a full chiffony blouse or tuxedo top, when you have false shirt fronts. I don’t know, I can’t say I’ve ever just wanted […]

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Tags: FASHION

Cake Consolidates

February 12th, 2008 · No Comments

Cake jewelry on Melrose has closed its bungalow space in West Hollywood and has moved all its merch to its Los Feliz store off Vermont on Russell Avenue. Apparently, the rent got too steep to stay.  It would be a challenge to maintain the two leases - good news is that the Los Feliz boutique […]

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Tags: JEWELRY

Known LA - aka, the Rifle Door Boutique - Set to Open

February 11th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Meet Moonshine, 3rd Street’s latest boutique owner. His to-be-opened shop is Known LA - the shop just west of Fairfax with the rifle for a handle on the door. Known LA will specialize in offerings for the jetset - luggage, vintage and new eyewear and apparel, and one-off home accessories. Moonshine is currently working on […]

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Tags: REAL ESTATE · FASHION

Natura Now Hiring

February 11th, 2008 · 2 Comments

Yet to be opened organic Mediterranean restaurant Natura (at 3rd and Sweetzer) is now hiring, from cooks to baristas to runners. Contact Naturaon3rd@gmail.com or 323-655-5553 if interested. The owner also recently sent out an email asking for feedback on potential logos, so hopefully we’ll get to sample soon.

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Tags: EAT

Adidas by Stella McCartney Now Avail

February 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Adidas by Stella McCartney is back, this time inspired by golf. Fifty-eight styles are now available online, as well as a number of items in-store at the 3rd Street Promenade Adidas store. Of course, it’s all rather pricey (this short-sleeve run cover up jacket is $240), but you will look good even in the ruff.

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Tags: SWEAT · FASHION

Envue Opens on La Brea

February 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Iconology might have opened then closed, but that little stretch of La Brea just south of 3rd Street by Presse and The Way We Wore is still growing. Its latest addition is Envue. The owners were still setting up when I happened in and weren’t interested in having interior shots taken just yet, but at […]

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Tags: FASHION