BLACKBURN AND SWEETZER

I went to cover the press preview/pre-sale for Rogan for Target last night, which launched at Barneys Beverly Hills. People went nuts shopping the line, which is stand-out quality as compared to the other Target designer collab, eco-minded, and filled with summery cottons ad linens. Kind of odd to spend $100 on four items at […]

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Who: Toms Shoes / Apolis Activism
What: Socially conscious trunk show at American Rag CIE
Where: Saturday, May 17, noon-5pm, 150 South La Brea Avenue

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Who: Quail
What: Friends & family sample sale. Prices from $20-$40. Cash and all major credit cards excepted.
Where: Friday, May 09, 2008, 10am-2:30pm, Quail office, 2684 Dawson Avenue, Long Beach, California, 90755

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What: Poketo $5-$10 Warehouse Sale / Cupcake Social
When: May 10, 2008 10am - 5pm
Where: Poketo Studio - 510 S. Hewitt Street #506 Los Angeles, CA 90013
More details here…

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So, the husband has been a regular contributor to B+S, and now I’ve got the Dad into it. Here are a few pics he snapped for me in the Hong Kong airport of the Gucci store. It is friggin massive! Not sure about the length of it, but note that there’s at least a second […]

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Just in case you haven’t already read about this, Target’s next designer collab with Rogan will be hitting Barneys first. Check out the details here.

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Just posted an extensive photo gallery on Racked LA of last night’s festivities for those that are interested. A couple boutique owners told me that they never get to see what’s going on in the street during these things because they’re always working, which, yeah, I never thought about. Hope this gives an idea.

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Just posted about this on Racked LA here. The owners of the building which houses Ethel and Flight 001, between Sweetzer and Harper, is going to be torn down, and a three level retail/office space with two level of underground parking is to be erected. Check the post for more.

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A bunch of flyers below from boutiques participating in the West 3rd Street Block Party Thursday, May 1st, from 6:00PM-9:00PM.
In addition, there will be 10% off at Ethel, and at Aero & Co:
May De Chelly Sample Sale
Modal Jersey Skirts, Tops & Dresses $45 - $95
 
30% off Maxine Dillon Spring Merchandise

 
20% off all regular priced merchandise […]

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Went to tour the Americana at Brand last weekend, which opens on May 2.
Check out the coverage at Racked LA, tons of photos and info on those $5,000/month 2 bed 2 bath apartments…

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Who: Bluemarine, Lela Rose, Narciso Rodriguez, Milly, Chloe, Tory Burch and more.
What: Up to 80% off
Where: Saturday, April 26, 11am-7pm, private appointments available, 7967 Melrose Avenue, (213) 840-1664

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Who: Alice + Olivia
What: Shop the spring ‘08 collection, sip some bubbly, and 20% of proceeds with benefit tutoring org 826LA.
Where: Saturday, April 26, 11am-7pm, 134 South Robertson Boulevard, (310) 247-0120

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