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KIMSKI Makes

Wednesday, March 3rd, 2010

Little Tokyo in Downtown L.A. is known to hold many dining treasures. As of late, this spot has, also, been housing fashion gems!

Downtown has become a magnet for the arts . With the influx of young city lovers, has come establishments customized for the fashionable, urban dweller.

KIMSKI makes is a fantastic shop smack dab in the center of it all, next to popular staples of the community: Popkiller and American Apparel.

It is a mix of vintage, yes the good vintage, too good at times, costume jewelry, elusive eyewear, floral rompers, serious jackets (their own line and imports) and boots! Even cowboy! My sister Andrea, who once suffered boot deficiency now causes boot envy with the pairs she has scored here.

Lolo, founder of Martini & Milk, had her arms full in 20 minutes flat. My “brother” Kyle was stoked with a vintage Lee denim jacket and vintage Levi’s belt & buckle…I could go on and on.

Very affordable prices ($10-$200) The bonus is that they have an online store if you’re not local. Happy Treasure Hunting!
369 E. 2nd St. Los Angeles, CA 90012 213.626.0340

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Forever Vintage

Friday, December 11th, 2009

Forever21BoutiqueLauren of Harb-Knock Life fame, as well as contributer to the Huffington Post, has just informed me of BOUTIQUE, a new line from FOREVER 21, that her sister, Michelle McCormick has designed.

Well, more like she showed me, by sporting her great top and sweater during a recent hair rendezvous. I said, “Ooooh, cute sweater and shirt!” She said, “Oh you like it? My sister designed it…” My ears perked and I purred, “Hmmm? Your sister is a designer? I didn’t know that! Hook me up!” Lauren cooed, in return, ” Foreveeerrrrr….” I thought: “NOoooO! She jests!”

Now for the point. The point is that all of us can get hooked up, because BOUTIQUE is a break-off collection from FOREVER 21, inspired by classic vintage styles. NIIICE. Easy on the eyes and the pocket book.

This is a great solution for us gals, always, uneasy that in our later years, that we’d get caught in an outfit that looked “too young!” Affordable has just grown up! Prices are in the twenty dollar range and the fabric is way better. L.A., you can go to Old Town Pasadena, the Grove, Americana or Beverly Center for instant gratification.

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More Than Just a Sample!

Thursday, December 10th, 2009

Daily CandyIt’s December and it is time to search for those bargains! The Daily Candy has been doing a fantastic job narrowing sample sales down for you. Here’s the link for Los Angeles!

Check it out to get the latest on what’s going on in your favorite cities!

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Not Another Car Show

Wednesday, November 4th, 2009

Billion Dollar Babes SaleBillion Dollar Babes is having their L.A. Sale again!!

This year it is at the Peterson Automotive Museum on Wilshire. Check out their website to sign up and become a member. The deals are amazing and there really are great finds!

See you there!!!

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Major Weekend Update

Monday, October 26th, 2009

Sometimes, it happens. Sometimes, everything happens on the same weekend: events, parties, shopping excursions, dinners, etc. And, sometimes, everything new that weekend is more than awesome across the board.

I was lucky enough to have such a weekend. We started off Friday with a photo shoot, then LAX for sister, dropped by LACMA and saw Peter speak about Audrey, followed by “Roman Holiday.” Dinner at La Poubelle, because we love it and that’s where we were last year when Tad and I ran off to the courthouse.

sirensandsailorsAnd as fate would have it–it got better…

Saturday, Vivian and I went on a vintage hunt for her Halloween costume. She wanted to be a hippie…why not be a stylish one? VivianTrolling around Echo Park we stumbled in on a cute house-like shop that “Shut It Down.” headband She got an outfit head to toe including shoes and accessories and me, this cool headband. It’s called Sirens & Sailors. It’s a staple in the area for great vintage (owner used to buy for Wasteland) and clothes from local designers. You can, also, shop online.

Spitfire GirlAround the corner, we saw Spitfire Girl and had to walk in, owl bookbecause Vi spotted an owl pillow. This place just opened and is great for gifts, pillows, figures, etc. I got this wooden book for her to start her sketching. They’re having a Grand Opening Party on Sat., Nov. 7 (6-9pm) and it looks fun!

And wouldn’t you know it? Outside of the JANM, for the nomnomyumGR event, there was a Nom Nom truck!nomnom2 A traveling truck that has banh mi, Viet tacos, and Vietnamese iced coffee!!!! Wahoo!!! $5 for a 12 in. I tried the Lemongrass chicken tacos, Grilled pork and BBQ pork sandwiches. There are vegetarian options. Kogi, I heart you, but sometimes I need a baguette sammy.nomnomtruck

This put us in the perfect mood to go head for the fun Halloween costume party at our friends. I’m still in a daze.

GR

Spitfire Girl 2203 Sunset Blvd., Sirens & Sailors 1104 Mohawk St. (off Sunset) The GR exhibit is up until January. Make some time to go. The history makes you reverent and the art makes you inspired! You can stay updated with twitter.com/nomnomtruck to get your banh mi fix!

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Got Sacked!

Wednesday, October 7th, 2009

saucy sacksWhether you’re going to a celebration, luncheon, housewarming or dinner party, there just really is NO better gift to bring than a nice bottle of vino. After much deliberation and, sometimes, much money, you are offered cheezy, cheap, shiny, primary-colored or grape-printed bags for your elegant wine at the store. Um, no, that’s not cute. Nor is it okay.
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The presentation is half the fun and founder, Sally Field, understood that when she made Saucy Sacks. Sally is a foodie and, in turn, has gotten into wine in the past few years. The tacky and limited gift bag section helped inspire her into silk screening her own line of gift bags, full of funny quips about the serious business of wine drinking. Everyone, let’s all stand and toast to this design genius!

While you can purchase her goods on Etsy, Sally will, also, be at the Unique L.A. show, a craft fair featuring an array of hand-made goods on Dec. 5-6. Go visit her and, also, pick up some special items for your Holiday Gift Giving!

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Battle: ON

Friday, October 2nd, 2009

kumquat box 1It’s happening more and more. We got a taste with an uproar of wedding pageantry: bridal showers, bachelor/bachelorette parties… The invasion of thoughtful, unique and almost competitive GIFT GIVING!!!spring10_3

Something called “New Year’s” seems to bring about babies around this time. I know this has happened to you, because it’s happened to me, sadly, on numerous occasions. You go to the registry and all the “good stuff” is bought and you’re left with bottle nipples and mattress pads. What kind of auntie/uncle could you brag of being with those gifts?!?! Need a good idea quick! Aha!

THANK YOU KUMQUAT! spring10_2Cool clothes for cool babies made local in L.A. and as organically as possible (super soft cotton). They go up to toddler sizes, so you can stay awesome in the gift-giving department, while letting Angelyn take care of the creativity, for awhile.
Check out Kumquat’s outlet store on
5054 Eagle Rock Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90041.

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