September 8, 2009

Lake Boutique Los Angeles

Stay cool, calm, and collected as you cruise the front of the store with its refined, relaxed women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories. Or skip straight to the all-natural apothecary in back and totally freak out.

  Silver Lake, 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

December 8, 2008

Mesh & Lace Los Angeles

She knows what girls like. She knows what girls want. This eastside boutique stocks well-priced women’s clothing, accessories, and shoes for the everyday feminine set.

  Silver Lake, Fashion

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

April 2, 2007

Opening Ceremony Los Angeles

The NYC import challenges the West Coast with its expanded signature line of clothing and shoes for men and women. Root for Cali with local labels Hansel from Basel, Katy Rodriguez, and Band of Outsiders.

  Beverly Center, Fashion, Designer Clothing, Designer Collaborations

August 29, 2006

Diavolina Los Angeles

Once solely a shoe mecca, the leopard-clad shop now carries your favorite clothing labels like Alexander Wang, Vivienne Westwood, and Grey Ant. Of course, shoe addicts can still get their toes into Report Signature platform pumps or wooden Chloé wedges.

  Beverly Hills, Fashion, Designer Clothing

August 23, 2004

Ooga Booga Los Angeles

  Chinatown, Culture, Indie Designers, Local Designers

September 22, 2009

Ron Herman Los Angeles

Need a Free City hoodie? Ron Herman. Need a special party dress? Ron Herman. Need the latest jeans? Ron Herman. The legendary shopping destination with locations in West Hollywood, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, and Malibu needs no further explanation.

  Beverly Hills, Fashion, Designer Clothing

September 8, 2009

Everything's Jake Los Angeles

If Dashiell Hammett and Humphrey Bogart were resurrected to open a menswear boutique together, this would be it. Not just classic houndstooth sport coats and rakish fedoras but all the accoutrements for some old-school dolce vita: whiskey tumblers, cuff links, and chrome shaving kits.

  East Hollywood, Fashion, Old School

September 8, 2009

Rose Bowl Flea Market Los Angeles

L.A. outsiders may be perplexed to hear folks say they’re dying to get to the Rose Bowl in the middle of July. It’s got nothing to do with football, but with acres and acres of bargaining to be done, the area’s biggest monthly flea market can definitely feel like a contact sport.

  North Central, Fashion, Vintage