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Entries from March 2008

Sheddy’s Not Open - Here’s to Hoping They Make Good on That Promo!

March 16th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Sheddy’s, which was supposed to open Friday, March 14th, did not open this weekend for its advertised ‘$3 draught and 2 for 1 wine,’ at least as of Sunday AM. The husband and I met some friends out at Ciudad downtown and then tried to get them out to Sheddy’s but to no avail. The […]

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Tags: DRINK

Aparments Sluggishly Going Up On Orlando

March 16th, 2008 · 4 Comments

Feel like these apartments have been going up forever on Orlando, just south of Beverly Boulevard. Can’t tell what they’re going to look like at this point, but will keep an eye out…

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Tags: REAL ESTATE

Major Krisol Sale, Plus Extra 10% Off to B+S Readers

March 14th, 2008 · No Comments

Krisol is having a serious sale with all fall merch 50%-90% off. BLACKBURN AND SWEETZER readers can get an additional 10% off, excluding items marked down from 70%-90% off. Also, spring is in…

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Tags: SALE · FASHION

Drexel Avenue 3 Bedroom, 2 Bath for $1,383,000

March 14th, 2008 · 10 Comments

The spaciousness (2,260-square-feet) with ample yard and kitchen are the highlights of this 3 bedroom, 2 bath at 6717 Drexel Avenue, just east of San Vicente. If you check the site, you’ll see there are some less fortunate pictures as well, but it seems like a solid house, a house that could be really nice […]

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Tags: REAL ESTATE

Catherine Michiels Jewelry

March 14th, 2008 · No Comments

A friend of mine turned me on to LA-based Belgian jewelry designer Catherine Michiels, who creates these nature-inspired pendants on washed silk ties and rings in sterling, 18kt, bronze and platinum with diamonds (meaning some are much more expensive than others). Michiels, who cut her teeth at Marie Claire and Elle and also happens to […]

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Tags: JEWELRY

40% Off Karen Walker & 18th Amendment Jeans

March 13th, 2008 · No Comments

It’s really only this one pair of Karen Walker jeans, but there are lots of 18th Amendment styles on sale at elizabethcharles.com for $129.

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Tags: SALE · FASHION

Envi Boutique Gets Signage

March 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Not-yet-opened eco-focused boutique Envi now has signage, and little potted flowers. See previous Envi-related post here.

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Tags: ECO · FASHION

Bugaboo Denim Cameleon Stroller

March 13th, 2008 · No Comments

You can’t get this denim at H&M (see below). Bugaboo has now come out with a denim Cameleon Stroller, which is even more expensive than the other Cameleon models, priced at $959 (designpublic.com) versus $899. Guess once you’re spending nearly $1,000 on a stroller, what’s another $60?

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Tags: BABY

H&M Denim Deal

March 13th, 2008 · No Comments

These wide-legged jeans are only $24.90 at H&M starting Friday, March 14th.

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Tags: SALE · FASHION

Event: Gratis Skincare Treatment at L’Occitane at The Grove

March 13th, 2008 · No Comments

Free express skincare treatment at L’Occitane en Provence at The Grove, Friday, March 14th - Sunday, March 16th. Call 323-857-1123 to book.

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Tags: BEAUTY

Vintage Pearls + Chains at Urban Outfitters

March 11th, 2008 · No Comments

Urban Outfitters’ Urban Renewal line - reworked vintage apparel and accessories - has these pearl and chain necklaces in stock, which have a bit of a Dirty Librarian vibe at a very reasonable price, $38 and each is unique.

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Tags: JEWELRY

Event: Frankie B. Denim Days at Beverly Center Bloomie’s

March 11th, 2008 · 1 Comment

Who knew Frankie B. was not at Bloomie’s? As part of the upmarket department store’s Denim Days - a shopping promotion that includes food, music and drink - Friday, March 14 and Saturday, March 15th, the premium jeans label will now be available at Bloomie’s at the Beverly Center (among other Bloomie’s). Check out spring […]

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Tags: FASHION · EVENT