Blackburn + Sweetzer Has Moved

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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Free bibs at Feeding Birds Boutique
THROUGH THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26
WHO: Creatures of Comfort
WHAT: 25% off most fall/winter items by entering code ’special25′ at checkout; labels include Acne, APC, Bernhard Willhelm, Alexander Wang, VPL, United Bamboo, Jasmin Shokrian, Zero Maria Cornejo, Peter Jensen, Henrik Vibskov, Rachel Comey, Karen Walker, Opening Ceremony, and more; plus jewelry at 30%-80% [...]

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— Books—The Sartorialist, Part I, Surprisingly Mellow at Barneys Beverly Hills
— Books—The Sartorialist, Part II, Beverly Center, Past Panda Express, It Gets Stylish
— Eats—Doughboys Awnings, New Estimated Opening Date
— Shop In Shops—Rachel Pally Now Open on La Brea!
— Beauty—Paint Shop Beverly Hills to West 3rd November 3
— Target—Carlos Falchi Faux Python Handbags for the Holidays
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Rachel Pally debuted her pop-up shop at West 3rd and 6th; click to expand images
A fashion-y crowd came out last night for the launch of Rachel Pally’s pop-up shop at 456 South La Brea Avenue, where the designer’s flattering jersey creations (dresses long and short, tunics and tops, sexy jumpers) line long white walls, leading [...]

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— Pets—Adorable Shep-Hound (Or Bass-Herd) Needs a Home
— Eats—Doughboys Reveals Its New Exterior
— Shops—Culver City’s Rolling Greens Nursery Expanding to Beverly Boulevard
— Eats—Butcher Shop/Cafe Salt’s Cure to Open Early 2010
— Causes—What a Croc, Leslie Mann, Lacoste and ‘Vogue’ Get Pink
— Causes—Breast Cancer Awareness, Flowers to Travel Cases Make an Impression
— Shop In Shops—More [...]

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Rachel Pally’s PR fills us in the LA designer’s upcoming pop-up shop, slated to open to the public on Thursday, October 22 in a 1,500-square-foot space at 456 South La Brea Avenue, just north of 6th. Expect Pally’s fall and holiday 2009 collection, along with discounted styles from past seasons in the ’sale loft.’ As [...]

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— Eats—Agura Japanese Dining Coming to La Cienega
— Clips—B+S on Corey Lynn Calter, Featuring Fall 2009 Collection!
— Real Estates—Wetherly Project Approved by City Council
— Shops—Optical Sphere’s Impressive, Well-Priced Antique and Vintage Offerings
— Shops—Duncan Quinn Now Open on West 3rd
— Shuttering Shop News—Romp Closing on West 3rd, Moving to NYC
— Shops—Artisan de Luxe Brings Distressed [...]

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Looks from Pally’s holiday collection; click to expand
I was already excited about Rachel Pally’s holiday collection, and now comes news from Fashion Rules! that the LA designer will pop up on La Brea (near 6th Street) October 21 “for at least two months.” Known for her incredibly flattering jersey dresses (Oprah’s a fan), wouldn’t it [...]

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— Eats—Exciting! The Smokin’ Joint BBQ Now Open!
— Eats—Later Hours Accompany New Little Next Door Bar
— Beauty—Voda Spa Lures Celebs (Leo, Beyonce, et al.) and Me
— Pets—RIP Snuggles
— Shop In Shops—J Brand Gallery at Ron Herman Draws Celeb Fans and Shoppers
— B+S Wants—J Brand/Hussein Chalayan Denim Jodhpurs
— Shops—2,000-Sq-Ft Henri Bendel Opening at [...]

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Ah, yes, Rachel Pally, who I can always count on for wearable, flattering and sexy options from season to season. For holiday ‘09, find cream to neon pink, a barely-there-lavender to deep purple, pretty tie-dyes and lace prints, all conceived with the designer’s drape-y expertise. Pally’s magic is in her [...]

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Stacia knits
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
WHO: La Praire ‘Stylized Colour Event’ at Neiman Marcus
WHAT: NYC celeb makeup artist and La Prairie colour ambassador Raychel Wade will be on hand for creating personalized colour looks; $175 reservation fee is redeemable in La Prairie product purchased the day of the event, plus gratis woven silver makeup bag
WHERE: 9700 Wilshire [...]

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Jacquie Aiche jewelry at Madison Friday
THROUGH MONDAY, AUGUST 31
WHO: Mesh & Lace
WHAT: 30% off all regular-priced clothing, additional 20% off sale items and 30% off select shoes
WHERE: 3208 West Sunset Boulevard, 323-667-1732, Tue-Fri 12pm-7pm, Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
THURSDAY, AUGUST 13—FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
WHO: EM Productions Sample Sale
WHAT: Featuring sample from $25-$150 from Society for Rational Dress, [...]

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