Blackburn + Sweetzer Has Moved

CURRENTLY
WHO: Elaine Kim (photo above)
WHAT: Winter sale, featuring 40% off
WHERE: 8373 West 3rd Street, 323-937-0355, daily 12pm-6pm
THROUGH SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
WHO: Wanna Buy a Watch?
WHAT: 20% off sale on all antique engagement ring and antique platinum and gold settings; also diamond earrings, antique bracelets, necklaces, and gem set bands also are 20% off
WHERE: 8465 Melrose Avenue, [...]

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Check out Duncan Quinn and UNICEF’s benefit tonight at the West 3rd Street boutique
THROUGH SUNDAY, JANUARY 31
WHO: Louis Vuitton
WHAT: Exclusive preview of spring/summer 2010 collection
WHERE: 295 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills,310-859-0458 to schedule a personal appointment, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 11am-6pm
FRIDAY, JANUARY 29
WHO: Free People at Space 1520
WHAT: Opening party with food, drink, tunes, including Umami [...]

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Looks from Lotta Stensson
CURRENTLY
WHO: Hillary Rush
WHAT: Up to 70% off labels such as Sunner, White + Warren, J Brand, Monrow, IRO, in-store and online
WHERE: 8222 West 3rd Street, 323-852-0088, Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21
WHO: Lotta Stensson
WHAT: Fundraiser for Haiti, benefiting the American Red Cross; $5 cover at the door goes to cause, as does [...]

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Just a reminder of the West 3rd Street Party Thursday, December 10 from 6pm-9pm; click to expand
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10
WHO: Monrow at Hillary Rush
WHAT: Monrow trunk show during the holiday fete, featuring 25% off select pieces from the collection, plus meet co-designer Michelle Wenke
WHERE: 8222 West 3rd Street, 323-852-0088, Event: 6pm-9pm; Regular store hours: Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, [...]

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Vintage boots at Zachary’s Smile
THROUGH MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30
WHO: Zachary’s Smile
WHAT: 20% off all vintage boots; boutique just got 150-plus pairs in stock, including riding boots, heels, flats, western, lace-ups and ’80s
WHERE: 4014 Santa Monica Boulevard, Silver Lake, 323-668-1900, Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm -6pm
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
WHO: Lotta Stensson
WHAT: 25% off all accessories to go with [...]

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A look from Popomomo
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 3
WHO: Lotta Stensson
WHAT: Celebrate Lotta Stensson’s birthday!; wine, champagne, music, cupcakes and shopping
WHERE: 8372 West 3rd Street, 323-852-0520, Tue 7pm-9:30pm; Regular store hours: Daily 11am-7pm
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 4
WHO: Popomomo, Curatorial by Popomomo, and LA Vintage Exchange Open Studio
WHAT: Weekly shopping event, featuring the new and vintage collections, champagne, sweets and discounts
WHERE: [...]

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Dresses from Michelle Jonas
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16
WHO: Michelle Jonas Travelwear at Lotta Stensson
WHAT: Pop-up shop, featuring Jonas’ comfy chic pieces, along with vintage one-of-a-kind pieces; dresses range from $35-$95; get a free dress for ever $375 you spend; cocktails and small bites
WHERE: 8372 West 3rd Street, 323-852-0250, 3pm-9pm
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 17—SUNDAY, OCTOBER 18
WHO: EM & Co
WHAT: [...]

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Myla at Bittersweet Butterfly
CURRENTLY
WHO: Bittersweet Butterfly
WHAT: Get $25 gift certificate with $100 or more purchase; 50% off end of summer sale on Myla, Mimi Holiday, Lizalde, Falke stockings, Vitamin A bikinis and more; plus new arrivals from Fifi Chachnil, Stella McCartney, Guilio men’s boxers
WHERE: 1406 Micheltorena, Silver Lake, 323-660-4303, 12pm-7pm
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18—SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
WHO: Lotta [...]

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Tuxedo-striped leggings from 6126
THROUGH SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5
WHO: Lotta Stensson
WHAT: Labor Day Blowout sale, featuring current season pieces at 25% off, starting at $10
WHERE: 8372 West 3rd Street, 323-852-0520, daily 11am-7pm
THROUGH SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
WHO: 6126 at Revolve
WHAT: Lindsay Lohan’s leggings collection 6126 pops up at retailer, ranging from $66-$123
WHERE: 8452 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, 323-944-0311, Mon-Wed [...]

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Clockwise from top left: Jenny Dayco shoe/boot accessories at Aero & Co; $10-$20 deals on Jenny Dayco gems at Aero & Co; offerings from Hands-On 3rd; racks and racks at Mellows; DJ at Mellows; click to expand images
I got a bit of a late start Saturday, only catching the last couple hours of the West [...]

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Designer Lotta Stensson whimsically poses in her new boutique; click to expand
Having just moved from Melrose Avenue where Lotta Stensson made a home for her namesake boutique for nine years, the designer seems incredibly energized by her new local at 8372 West 3rd Street, just east of Orlando. The space is bigger (she gets to [...]

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— Neighborhoods—12th Annual Art & Design Walk Saturday
— Shops—Third Medical Marijuana Dispensary for West 3rd Street
— Shops—Lotta Stensson Moving From Melrose to West 3rd Street
— Eats—Home Cafe Replacing Pastis on Beverly
— Shops—Former Maxfield-ers Opening Church on Santa Monica Boulevard
— Shops—Rock & Republic’s Glossy Robertson Finish
— Eats—Minestraio’s $12.99 Three-Course Lunch Special
— Fast Fashions—Forever 21’s 8TEE4 [...]

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