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TVs—Can’t Top JWoWW’s Deep Plungers, But Check These Fist-Pumping ‘Jersey Shore’ Tees

January 22nd, 2010 · No Comments · FASHION, TV

Kitson is always quick to the of-the-moment pop culture tee game (Angelina vs. Jen, Paris vs. Nicole, who’s been ‘warring’ lately anyway?), so it’s no surprise the trendy boutique would load up on Jersey Shore tees ($28), these from Crooked Monkey (where, the tees are actually on sale for $20-$22, and there are a [...]

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Sales—Isabel Lu and Lucca Couture, Annie Costello Brown and Raquel Allegra at Broken English, The Men of ‘Nice Jewish Guys 2010 Calendar’ at Kitson, Project White T-Shirt at Welcome Hunters, Flea Market at Space 1520

December 18th, 2009 · No Comments · SALE

Looks from Raquel Allegra
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18
WHO: Isabel Lu and Lucca Couture
WHAT: Warehouse sale; last blowout sale of the year with gratis coffee and donuts; cash only
WHERE: 629 East 30th Street, Downtown, 10am-5pm
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19
WHO: Annie Costello Brown and Raquel Allegra at Broken English
WHAT: One of my favorite jewelry designers (Annie Costello Brown offering 20% ) [...]

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Sales—Jenni Kayne, Rebecca Minkoff, Melrose District Holiday Celebration, Ximena Valero and Tanya Oskanian for Hokise at Mesh & Lace, House of Love and Luck Anniversary Party, Gift Giving Back at Fred Segal, Rachel Pally

December 1st, 2009 · No Comments · SALE

Jenni Kayne’s pretty boutique
THROUGH THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
WHO: Jenni Kayne
WHAT: Spring/summer 2010 trunk show
WHERE: 614 North Almont Drive, West Hollywood, 310-860-0123, 10am-6pm
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2—SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
WHO: Rebecca Minkoff
WHAT: Sample sale
WHERE: 7961 West 3rd Street, 10am-8pm
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
WHO: Melrose District Holiday Celebration
WHAT: Festivities and shopping at Alexander McQueen, Frederic Fekkai, Theory, DVF, Temperley, Helmut Lang, Arcade, Ports [...]

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B+S Notes—November 24, 2009

November 24th, 2009 · 2 Comments · News

‘Hope is Fading Fast‘ shirt at reserve on Fairfax
— The tides turn on the Obama T-shirt front / Freshjive
— The accompanying blog post to the Obama tee / Freshjive
— LAT’s Melissa Magsaysay in Corey Lynn Calter spread / CLC Blog
— Valets now taking credit cards / Daily Dish
— Lindsay Lohan demands $15,000 worth of free sh*t [...]

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B+S Notes—July 10, 2009

July 10th, 2009 · No Comments · News

StuffOnMyCat is on the market, from LA Weekly
— Happy Hour Report: Hokusai at Wilshire and Gale/ ShopEatSleep
— Kitson Settles Suit With Americana / CAN
— Swim Trends 2010: ’80s Re-Mix / CAN
— Fishlips sushi truck / Thrillist
— Strip Waxing and Lingerie Boutique Opens in North Hollywood / DailyCandy
— Freebies: The Body Shop’s Virgin Coconut Oil Prize [...]

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B+S Notes—June 23, 2009

June 23rd, 2009 · No Comments · News

This UK kitty attacks with more that cuteness, from Daily Mail
— Villaraigosa won’t run for governor / LAT
— Free Pink’s hot dogs today! / LAist
— A look at boutique Japan LA on Fuller off Melrose / LAist
— Volcom on La Brea celebrates women’s denim line / All the Rage
— Urban beekeeper cooks at Canele in [...]

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B+S Notes—April 24, 2009

April 24th, 2009 · No Comments · News

Galliano backstage from Elle News Blog
— Kitson Keeps It Green With Launch Of New Organic Clothing Line / Ecorazzi
— Iko Iko Boutique and Art Space Opens / DailyCandy
— South Central Farm documentary The Garden at Nuart 4/24 / Green LA Girl
— Hedi Slimane Diary at Coachella 2009 / Hypebeast
— Welcome Hunters Q&A / Dream Sequins
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Sales—Mesh & Lace, Tulle, Shades of Greige at Revolve, Twilight DVD Release at Kitson, Susan Cianciolo Fash Show at Space 15Twenty, Masse and Mitzi Baker Sample Sale, Cash Only Sample Sale

March 21st, 2009 · No Comments · SALE

A look from Susan Cianciolo
CURRENTLY
WHO: Mesh & Lace
WHAT: 30-60% off tons of merch, plus spring ‘09 collections from American Retro, Manoush, Smoke & Mirrors and more
WHERE: 3208 West Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, 323-667-1732, Tue-Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
SATURDAY, MARCH 21
WHO: Tulle
WHAT: Sample sale; cash, Visa, MC and AmEx accepted
WHERE: 350 West Apra Street, Compton, [...]

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B+S Notes—March 10, 2009

March 10th, 2009 · No Comments · News

Looks from Omelle
— OMG, Omelle! Lovely, expensive, lovely! / DailyCandy
— Another LA Times mistake, a baldie but a goodie / Franklin Avenue
— Love for Kill City jeans (on Melrose) from NYT / The Moment/NYT
— More on Nicole Richie at Kitson for House of Harlow jewelry collection / FWD
— Make a mini ping pong table / [...]

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Sales—Kova & T and YaYa Sale, Satine, Milkmade, Lane Bryant Coupon, Nicole Richie at Kitson

March 5th, 2009 · 1 Comment · SALE

Nicole Richie and earrings from House of Harlow
THROUGH FRIDAY, MARCH 6
WHO: Kova & T and YaYa
WHAT: Sample sale, featuring up to 80% off dresses, tops, tees, denim, coats, leggings, and more
WHERE: YaYa Showroom, Cooper Building, 860 Sout Los Angeles Street, Downtown, Thu-Fri 10am-4pm
THROUGH MONDAY, MARCH 9
WHO: Satine
WHAT: 80% off select merch
WHERE: 8117 West Third [...]

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Kitson on Melrose Opens

December 30th, 2008 · 1 Comment · FASHION

Kitson on Melrose opened December 19 at 8590 Melrose Avenue, west of La Cienega across from Urth Caffe. It’s two-levels and 7,200-square-feet with offerings for both men and women.
It will be interesting how the trendy retailer will affect the street, potentially bringing a considerable amount of new traffic. Haven’t been yet, so can’t report [...]

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