September 8, 2009

House of Love and Luck Los Angeles

At this oasis of handpicked on-trend and eternally chic costume jewelry ranging from the early 1900s to the wacky 1980s, most customers walk out happily and snazzily accessorized for under $100. Fetching designer pieces top off around $400. (Sure, you’ll fall for one of those. That would be just your luck.)

  Beverly Center, Fashion

September 8, 2009

Pasquale Shoe Repair Los Angeles

Snapped heels, need-to-be-stretched boots, worn linings — there’s no shoe snafu too big or too small for this team to tackle.

  Mid-City, Fashion

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

Noodle Stories Los Angeles

Slurp up uncomplicated yet sturdy designer pieces by Y’s by Yohji Yamamoto or Martin Margiela in the tightly edited boutique. You can also fill up on shoes and bags.

  Beverly Center, Fashion, Designer Clothing

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

September 8, 2009

Persimmon Los Angeles

An artful array of jewelry, accessories, and objects for the modern lady with earthy sensibilities.

  Beverly Center, Fashion

September 8, 2009

Douglas Fir Los Angeles

Simple, elegant, austere, cool — just like a Douglas Fir. The men’s shop is a breath of fresh air amid the smog of garish tees and frosted tips.

  Beverly Center, Fashion

September 8, 2009

Denim Doctors Los Angeles

Expertly executed hems, fabric reinforcements, and patches are worth the turnaround time and price tag.

  CBS Television City, Fashion, Worth the Wait