Blackburn + Sweetzer Has Moved

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 Kova&T
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28
WHO: Mesh & Lace
WHAT: One night only, featuring 50% off regular-priced merch and an additional 20% off sales merch
WHERE: 3208 West Sunset Boulevard, Silver Lake, 323-667-1732, 7pm-9pm
THURSDAY, JANUARY 28—FRIDAY, JANUARY 29
WHO: Kova + T
WHAT: Help Haiti Sample Sale, with percentage of proceeds going to the American Red Cross; cash and credit [...]

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Mid-City Totes from Foley + Corinna
THROUGH SUNDAY, JANUARY 31
WHO: Foley + Corinna
WHAT: 20% off Mid-City Totes in black and core winter colors
WHERE: 8117 Melrose Avenue, RSVP to 323-944-0169, Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
CURRENTLY
WHO: Tarina Tarantino
WHAT: 30%-70% off Barbie by Tarina Tarantino in-store and online
WHERE: 7957 Melrose Avenue, 323-651-5155, 11am-8pm
CURRENTLY
WHO: Superdry at Live! On Sunset
WHAT: UK-based [...]

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I’ll take a pair, Filippa K racing gloves on sale at TenOverSix for $60 (from $99)
CURRENTLY
WHO: TenOverSix
WHAT: Fall/winter monster sale, featuring 50% off women’s shoes and bags, 40% off jewelry, 30% off apparel, 40% off men’s shoes
WHERE: 7427 Beverly Boulevard, 323-330-9355, Mon-Sat 11am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm
CURRENTLY
WHO: Lake Boutique
WHAT: Final markdowns on fall at 60% off, [...]

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Guess skate/streetwear brand Diamond Supply Co. must be doing OK despite the continued tough economic climate—the shop moved into a larger space at 451 North Fairfax Avenue (formerly Alife’s space before moving to Space 1520). Its first shop was just north, also on Fairfax, and probably about one-third the size.
Interior shot…

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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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New specialty shoes and bags shop at Space 1520
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
WHO: Space 1520
WHAT: Opening party for specialty shoes and bags shop ‘Shoes + Shoes + Shoes + Bags,’ featuring Urban Outfitters’ online exclusives and more (i.e., Candela NYC, Colonial Madness, Dean Handbags, Dr. Martens, Dolce Vita, Frye, Jeffrey Campbell, Kime Buzzelli handmade tights and totes, [...]

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Pay your rent or mortgage or buy a pair of Acne jeans? From Style File
— Santa Monica Looking to Raise Parking Prices / LAist
— Trunkshow LA Designer Discount Boutique opens in Santa Monica / DailyCandy
— Santa Monica moves closer to cat declawing ban / LA Unleashed
— Yum! The Smash Burger at Umami Burger / [...]

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Cool design—Socket Deer, from My Right Brain
— Little Tokyo Vespa Dealership Expected to Open in November / LA Downtown News
— Movie premieres moving Downtown? / LA Observed
— LA officials aim to crack down on Echo Park street vendors/ LAT
— LA Times Circulation Down 11%, On Par With National Numbers / LAist
— A Hard Look At The [...]

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It’s a Lola! handbags at EM & Co
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23—SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
WHO: It’s a Lola! at EM & Co
WHAT: Reception for designer Nancy Mende’s handcrafted knit bags and accessories, made from hand-dyed silk, wool and chenille yarns from Chile, Peru and the US, with leather and suede straps and lined in vintage or new [...]

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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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Looks from Whitley Kros on sale
CURRENTLY
WHO: Whitley Kros
WHAT: 50%-70% off
WHERE: Online
THROUGH SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
WHO: Creatures of Comfort
WHAT: 15% off fall/winter sweaters, jackets and shoes, in-store and online, plus up to 70% off spring/summer
WHERE: 7971 Melrose Avenue, 323-655-7855, Mon-Sat 11am-7pm, Sun 12pm-6pm
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11
WHO: Kime Buzzelli for Urban Decay at Space 1520
WHAT: Party celebrating launch [...]

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