September 8, 2009

Dolce Vita Los Angeles

Talk about the sweet life. Built as a home to the signature line of stylishly affordable on-trend shoes and clothing, this outpost of the East Coast-based brand has expanded its stock to include other well-priced ones to watch like designer Hillary Taymour’s collection of handbags, Collina Strada.

  Melrose, Fashion

September 8, 2009

Agent Provocateur Los Angeles

A bit of highbrow English lingerie naughtiness to get your knickers in a twist. Or laced up the back. Or snapped in front. Or tied in a bow.

  Melrose, Fashion, Hot Date, Naughty

September 8, 2009

Fairfax Flea Market Los Angeles

A.k.a. the Melrose Trading Post. A.k.a. well worth the two-buck admission fee for all the insane deals on the trinkets and oddities you’d expect to come out of Hollywood woodwork on a Sunday.

  Melrose, Fashion, Cheap, Vintage

August 25, 2008

Revolve Clothing Los Angeles

Spin yourself right round at this website-turned-curatorial boutique with clothing for guys and dolls, piles of accessories, and a shoe loft. Merchandise can change on a whim to spotlight trends, geographic regions, or designers.

  Melrose, Fashion, Designer Clothing, E-Commerce

October 26, 2007

Kiki de Montparnasse Los Angeles

Passwords, aphrodisiac gardens, and a boudoir full of lingerie and loungewear make it easy to forget (or hard to remember) who’s seducing whom.

  Melrose, Fashion

December 13, 2006

Creatures of Comfort Los Angeles

  Melrose, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Indie Designers

December 5, 2006

Bird Los Angeles

If a little birdie tells you there’s a boutique that stocks the ultimate unique fashion finds — frilly Trelise Cooper dresses, Repetto ballet flats from Paris, and opulent Demitasse necklaces — listen.

  Melrose, Fashion, Designer Clothing

February 18, 2005

TableArt Los Angeles

Someone needs to create a sexier word than dishware for dishware like this. And for tableware and stemware. Designs both classic and irreverent keep your eyes on the table.

  Melrose, Fashion