Best of LA 2016: Shop
Artisan Flea Market
1010 Abbot Kinney Boulevard, Venice, CA
310-900-9987
Classic-rock posters, woven baskets, crocheted dinosaurs, and geometric planters are just a few of the wares that beckon at ARTISTS & FLEAS. The Brooklyn-born market specializes in vintage pieces and artisanal goods from L.A.’s up-and-coming craft talents. The no-admission, no-attitude gathering is staged Saturdays at the corner of Traction Avenue and 3rd Street downtown and, […]
Website: http://artistsandfleas.com
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Baby Gifts
10580 1/2 W. Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90064
310) 559-2665
A basket filled with, say, Dr. Seuss tales from CHILDREN’S BOOK WORLD will stand out among the flood of pastel onesies and booties at any party. The savvy staff create custom packages and pride themselves on choosing classic yet surprising titles (I Took the Moon for a Walk instead of the ubiquitous Goodnight Moon). Baskets […]
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Biannual Clothing Sales
451 N La Cienega Blvd, West Hollywood, CA, 90048
(310) 652-1120
Pro shoppers know to wait for the final 70 percent price slash, when Proenza Schouler handbags and Kenzo embroidered lace pants can be had for a song
Website: https://www.openingceremony.com/
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Birding Supplies
4337 Woodman Ave, Sherman Oaks
(818) 995-0022
The emphasis at Wild Wings is to bring the birds to you, though the owners also lead periodic walks to avian-rich locales in Los Angeles County. The Sherman Oaks operation stocks backyard feeders and birdhouses that encompass a wide range of species, from woodpeckers to bluebirds to owls. The seed mixes are blended specifically with […]
Website: http://www.wildwingsla.com/
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Body Jewelry
7274 Melrose Ave, Hollywood,, CA, 90046
(323) 954-0408
From tiny black diamond studs to thick gold rings, BODY ELECTRIC TATTOO offers an array of jewelry for clients of chief piercing artist Brian Keith Thompson. Patrons here include Beyoncé and Rihanna, who are in good company with the body jewelry from heavyweights like Industrial Strength and Body Vision.
Website: http://www.bodyelectrictattoo.com/
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Canine Collars
12336 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA, 91604
(818) 505-8411
Dog owners resemble their breeds of choice, or so the adage goes
Website: http://www.maxwelldog.com/
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Car Wash Waiting Room
10854 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90024
(310) 474-6551
Turns having the car cleaned into a pleasant chore
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Day Spa For Men
1401 S Oak Knoll Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91106
(626) 585 6414
For those guys who want to destress without the rose petals, Chuan Spa at the Langham Huntington hotel in Pasadena provides executive class relaxation. At the secluded wellness center, you’re unlikely to run into a naked coworker (which can happen too often at the overcrowded Wi Spa in Westlake). Bliss out in a hot tub […]
Website: http://www.chuanspa.com/en/Pasadena/
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Denim Jackets
1132 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA, 90291
(424) 291-3300
Offers easygoing military styles as well as the longer, short-sleeved Trucker jacket, with its forgiving ’80s shape
Website: http://www.currentelliott.com/
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Facials For The Allergic
3206 Los Feliz Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90039
(323) 665-3869
Custom facials, technicians not only use paraben and fragrance-free products, they address all allergy and skin sensitivity issues when tailoring treatments
Website: http://www.dtoxdayspa.com/
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Florist
929 S. BROADWAY, Los Angeles, CA, 90015
213-612-4997
A floral and botanical design shop (and DIY terrarium bar) in the historic box office at the Ace Hotel theater
Website: http://birchandbone.com/
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Foot Spa
11384 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA, 91604
(818) 763-8988
A bland Studio City strip mall setting belies the comforts that await at Pampered Foot. After your feet are soothed in a hot water bath, strong hands administer a full-body massage as you relax (fully clothed) on a small sofa. Indicate even the slightest fear of bruising, and the staff respond accordingly. The $25 per […]
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Gaucho Pants
357 N. Beverly Dr, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
(310) 734-3472
The pants-meet-skirt hybrid is notoriously difficult to pull off: Too often it can appear wide and bulky. Not so at COS, where the cuts are right (flattering) and the fabrics seasonally appropriate (cotton, denim, leather, wool). The styles range from tailored office-ready to laid-back pull-ons
Website: http://www.cosstores.com/us/
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Kids Furniture
14444 Ventura Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA, 91423
(818) 783-3055
From storage bunks to princess dressers to racecar beds, most of them built by local carpenters using nontoxic materials
Website: http://www.kidscottagefurniture.com/
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Kids’ Dance Duds
2509 S Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90034
(310) 271-3664
The organized shop carries sweet tutus in a half-dozen colors for dancers as young as two
Website: http://www.thedancestore.com/
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Men’s Jewelry
1511 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA, 90291
(310) 450-7840
The raw diamond and forged metal pieces, wedding bands of carved jade, sterling-and-sapphire belt buckles, and chain-link bracelets that are the hallmarks of this jeweler to the stars.
Website: http://toddreed.com/
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Men’s Shoe Boutique
2818 Rowena Ave, Los Angeles, CA, 90039
(323) 660-0723
Whether it’s a lace-up Red Wing work boot, a sleek suede Puma sneaker, or a strappy Birkenstock, the stealthily hip brands look as good as they feel
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Men’s Polo Shirts
1308 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA, 90291
424-272-9558
Long a destination for preppy sportswear, GANT and its namesake polo remain summer staples. The updated classic, the Diamond G, is favored for its flattering fit and three- button placket, while the piqué polos in stripes and hibiscus patterns capture a beachy vibe. Just please don’t pop the collar.
Website: http://gant.com
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