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Oilily
Beverly-Hills
This colorful line of kids' play clothes came from the Netherlands like a storm, and now kids around town are all sporting candy-bright colors and retro-bold florals. Moms get into the action, too, with a coordinating line of sun wear.This colorful line of kids' play clothes came from the
Del-Mano
Brentwood
It's worth a visit to this contemporary crafts gallery to see the cool creations -- some whimsical, some exquisite -- of American artists working with glass, wood, ceramics, or jewelry.It's worth a visit to this contemporary crafts gallery to
Virgin-Megastore
Hollywood
Some 100 CD \"listening posts\" and an in-store \"radio station\" make this megastore a music lover's paradise. Virgin claims to stock 150,000 titles, including an extensive collection of hard-to-find artists.Some 100 CD \"listening posts\" and an in-store \"radio station\"
American-Rag-Cie
Los-Angeles
First to draw shoppers back to industrial La Brea in the early '80s, American Rag has grown from a small vintage clothing store to include trendy new fashions on its own label, as well as adjacent boutiques selling shoes and children's clothes; there's even a kitchen and housewares shop with a small cafe. Once a best-kept secret of hip teenagers, the American Rag dynasty today draws more tourists than trendsetters.First to draw shoppers back to industrial La Brea in
Barnes-and-Noble
Los-Angeles
This national chain is represented throughout the city. B&N offers discounts on bestsellers and also comfy chairs to shoppers who like to read a bit before they buy. The Westwood branch is one of their largest stores and is conveniently attached to the vast Westside Pavilion shopping mall; there's plenty of free parking downstairs. You'll also find branches in Santa Monica (1201 Third Street Promenade; tel. 310/260-9110) and Pasadena (111 W. Colorado Blvd.; tel. 626/585-0362).This national chain is represented throughout the city. B&N offers
Betsey-Johnson-Boutique
Los-Angeles
The New York-based designer has brought to L.A. her brand of fashion -- trendy, cutesy, body-conscious women's wear in colorful prints and faddish fabrics.The New York-based designer has brought to L.A. her brand
Borders
Los-Angeles
Borders offers one-stop shopping for books, CDs, greeting cards, and even cappuccino. This La Cienega branch is a block away from the Beverly Center; the Westwood branch, 1360 Westwood Blvd. (tel. 310/475-3444), is favored by students from nearby UCLA.Borders offers one-stop shopping for books, CDs, greeting cards, and
C-G-Jung-Bookstore-and-Library
Los-Angeles
This bookshop specializes in analytical psychology, folklore, fairy tales, alchemy, dream studies, myths, symbolism, and other related topics. Tapes and videocassettes are also sold.This bookshop specializes in analytical psychology, folklore, fairy tales, alchemy,
Duttons-Brentwood-Books
Los-Angeles
This huge bookshop is well known not only for an extensive selection of new books, but also for its good children's section and an eclectic collection of used and rare books. There are more than 120,000 titles in stock at any one time. Dutton's hosts regular author readings and signings, and sells cards, stationery, prints, CDs, and select software. Rumors are floating around that it might be closing (alas, along with most other independent bookstores in America), so be sure to call ahead before visiting.This huge bookshop is well known not only for an
Golyester
Los-Angeles
Before she opened this ladies' boutique, the owner's friends would take one look at her collection of vintage fabrics and clothes and gasp, \"Golly, Esther!\" Hence the whimsical name. You pay a little extra for the pristine condition of hard-to-find garments like unusual embroidered sweaters from the 1940s and 1950s, Joan Crawford-style suits from the 1940s, and vintage lingerie.Before she opened this ladies' boutique, the owner's friends would
H-and-M
Los-Angeles
If you haven't heard of H&M then you obviously don't know a thing about affordably priced fashion. So popular among the city's shopping elite, it created a frenzy when Southern California's first Swedish-brand H&M store opened in September of 2006 at Old Pasadena (people were lined up around the block and even camping out). The Pasadena location only carries women's fashions while the larger Beverly Center location has a men's section and a better selection of accessories. The Pasadena store is located at 60 W. Colorado Blvd. (tel. 626/793-8974).If you haven't heard of H&M then you obviously don't
Loehmanns
Los-Angeles
Loehmann's is huge and packed to the rafters with clothes, shoes, and accessories. Most of its stock is name-brand and designer labels, though nothing ultratrendy is represented. The store is popular for business attire, conservative leisure wear, and bargains on fancy dress wear. Known for years as a women's enclave, Loehmann's also has a men's department offering the same great deals. Serious shoppers should check out the Back Room, where heavyweight designers like Donna Karan and Calvin Klein are represented alongside beaded and formal evening gowns.Loehmann's is huge and packed to the rafters with clothes,
Los-Angeles-Fashion-District
Los-Angeles
Reminiscent of the New York garment district, but not quite as frenetic, L.A.'s 90-block Fashion District, bordered by 7th, Spring, and San Pedro streets and the Santa Monica Freeway, has dozens of small shops selling designer and name-brand apparel at heavily discounted prices. A concentration of retail women's wear bargains -- many by name-brand designers -- can be found at the Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St. (at 9th). Men should have some luck along the upper blocks of Los Angeles Street, where mostly business attire is displayed, with deep discounts on Hugo Boss, Armani, and other current suits (mainly Italian), plus similar savings on sport coats and shirts. Ties and vests are usually less stylish.Reminiscent of the New York garment district, but not quite
Memory-Lane
Los-Angeles
This narrow shop filled with 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s collectibles features such treasures as Formica dinette sets, Bakelite radios, cocktail shakers and sets, unusual lamps, and a few well-chosen coats, dresses, and accessories.This narrow shop filled with 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s collectibles
Off-The-Wall
Los-Angeles
This collection of oversize antiques includes kitschy statues, Art Deco furnishings, carved wall reliefs, Wurlitzer jukeboxes, giant restaurant and gas-station signs, pinball machines, and lots and lots of neon.This collection of oversize antiques includes kitschy statues, Art Deco
Polkadots-and-Moonbeams--Vintage-Store-
Los-Angeles
This is actually two stores several doors apart, one carrying (slightly overpriced) hip young fashions for women, and the other a vintage store with clothing, accessories, and fabrics from the 1920s to the 1960s, all in remarkable condition.This is actually two stores several doors apart, one carrying
Polkadots-and-Moonbeams-modern-store-
Los-Angeles
This is actually two stores several doors apart, one carrying (slightly overpriced) hip young fashions for women, and the other a vintage store with clothing, accessories, and fabrics from the 1920s to the 1960s, all in remarkable condition.This is actually two stores several doors apart, one carrying
Samuel-French-Book-Store
Los-Angeles
This is L.A.'s biggest theater and movie bookstore. Plays, screenplays, and film books are all sold here, as well as scripts for Broadway and Hollywood blockbusters.This is L.A.'s biggest theater and movie bookstore. Plays, screenplays,
The-Cooks-Library
Los-Angeles
There's a specialty bookshop for everyone in L.A.; this is where the city's top chefs find both classic and offbeat cookbooks and other food-oriented tomes. Browsing is welcomed, even encouraged, with tea, tasty treats, and rocking chairs.There's a specialty bookshop for everyone in L.A.; this is
The-Mystery-Bookstore
Los-Angeles
An enormous collection of used, rare, and out-of-print titles make this the city's best mystery, espionage, detective, and thriller bookshop. Author appearances and other special events are regularly scheduled. There's even 2 hours of free parking before 6pm in the adjacent structure just north of the store entrance.An enormous collection of used, rare, and out-of-print titles make
Travelers-Bookcase
Los-Angeles
This store, one of the best travel bookshops in the West, stocks a huge selection of guidebooks and travel literature, as well as maps and travel accessories. A quarterly newsletter chronicles the travel adventures of the genial owners, who know firsthand the most helpful items to carry. Look for regular readings by well-known travel writers.This store, one of the best travel bookshops in the
Wasteland
Los-Angeles
An enormous steel-sculpted facade fronts this L.A. branch of the Berkeley/Haight-Ashbury hipster hangout, which sells vintage and contemporary clothes for men and women. You'll find leathers and denim as well as some classic vintage but mostly funky 1970s garb. This trendy store is packed with colorful polyester halters and bell-bottoms from the decade I'd rather forget.An enormous steel-sculpted facade fronts this L.A. branch of the
Arte-de-Mexico
North-Hollywood
Seven warehouses full of carved furniture and wrought iron once sold only to moviemakers and restaurants are now open to the public. This is one of the most fascinating places in North Hollywood.Seven warehouses full of carved furniture and wrought iron once
Vromans-Bookstore
Pasadena
Opened for more than 110 years, this is Southern California's oldest and largest independent bookstore. Don't expect dusty shelves and musty smells; it's clean, up-to-date, and chock-full of everything a book lover would want or need. The visiting-author series is one of the best in the area. Vroman's Fine Writing, Gifts, and Stationary store is right next door.Opened for more than 110 years, this is Southern California's
Bergamot-Station
Santa-Monica
Once a station for the Red Car trolley line, this industrial space is now home to the Santa Monica Museum of Art, plus two dozen art galleries, a cafe, a bookstore, and offices. Most of the galleries are closed Monday. The train yard is located at the terminus of Michigan Avenue, west of Cloverfield Boulevard. The wide variety of exhibits changes often: Julius Shulman's black-and-white photo retrospective of L.A.'s Case Study Houses; a provocative exhibit of Vietnam War propaganda posters from the United States and Vietnam; whimsical furniture constructed entirely of corrugated cardboard. A sampling of offerings includes the Gallery of Functional Art (tel. 310/829-6990), which features one-of-a-kind and limited-edition furniture, lighting, bathroom fixtures, and other functional art pieces, as well as smaller items like jewelry, flatware, ceramics, and glass. The Rosamund Felsen Gallery (tel. 310/828-8488) is well known for showcasing L.A.-based contemporary artists; this is a good place to get a taste of current trends. Track 16 Gallery (tel. 310/264-4678) has exhibitions that range from pop art to avant-garde inventiveness.Once a station for the Red Car trolley line, this
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Oilily
Beverly-Hills
This colorful line of kids' play clothes came from the Netherlands like a storm, and now kids around town are all sporting candy-bright colors and retro-bold florals. Moms get into the action, too, with a coordinating line of sun wear.This colorful line of kids' play clothes came from the
Del-Mano
Brentwood
It's worth a visit to this contemporary crafts gallery to see the cool creations -- some whimsical, some exquisite -- of American artists working with glass, wood, ceramics, or jewelry.It's worth a visit to this contemporary crafts gallery to
Virgin-Megastore
Hollywood
Some 100 CD \"listening posts\" and an in-store \"radio station\" make this megastore a music lover's paradise. Virgin claims to stock 150,000 titles, including an extensive collection of hard-to-find artists.Some 100 CD \"listening posts\" and an in-store \"radio station\"
American-Rag-Cie
Los-Angeles
First to draw shoppers back to industrial La Brea in the early '80s, American Rag has grown from a small vintage clothing store to include trendy new fashions on its own label, as well as adjacent boutiques selling shoes and children's clothes; there's even a kitchen and housewares shop with a small cafe. Once a best-kept secret of hip teenagers, the American Rag dynasty today draws more tourists than trendsetters.First to draw shoppers back to industrial La Brea in
Barnes-and-Noble
Los-Angeles
This national chain is represented throughout the city. B&N offers discounts on bestsellers and also comfy chairs to shoppers who like to read a bit before they buy. The Westwood branch is one of their largest stores and is conveniently attached to the vast Westside Pavilion shopping mall; there's plenty of free parking downstairs. You'll also find branches in Santa Monica (1201 Third Street Promenade; tel. 310/260-9110) and Pasadena (111 W. Colorado Blvd.; tel. 626/585-0362).This national chain is represented throughout the city. B&N offers
Betsey-Johnson-Boutique
Los-Angeles
The New York-based designer has brought to L.A. her brand of fashion -- trendy, cutesy, body-conscious women's wear in colorful prints and faddish fabrics.The New York-based designer has brought to L.A. her brand
Borders
Los-Angeles
Borders offers one-stop shopping for books, CDs, greeting cards, and even cappuccino. This La Cienega branch is a block away from the Beverly Center; the Westwood branch, 1360 Westwood Blvd. (tel. 310/475-3444), is favored by students from nearby UCLA.Borders offers one-stop shopping for books, CDs, greeting cards, and
C-G-Jung-Bookstore-and-Library
Los-Angeles
This bookshop specializes in analytical psychology, folklore, fairy tales, alchemy, dream studies, myths, symbolism, and other related topics. Tapes and videocassettes are also sold.This bookshop specializes in analytical psychology, folklore, fairy tales, alchemy,
Duttons-Brentwood-Books
Los-Angeles
This huge bookshop is well known not only for an extensive selection of new books, but also for its good children's section and an eclectic collection of used and rare books. There are more than 120,000 titles in stock at any one time. Dutton's hosts regular author readings and signings, and sells cards, stationery, prints, CDs, and select software. Rumors are floating around that it might be closing (alas, along with most other independent bookstores in America), so be sure to call ahead before visiting.This huge bookshop is well known not only for an
Golyester
Los-Angeles
Before she opened this ladies' boutique, the owner's friends would take one look at her collection of vintage fabrics and clothes and gasp, \"Golly, Esther!\" Hence the whimsical name. You pay a little extra for the pristine condition of hard-to-find garments like unusual embroidered sweaters from the 1940s and 1950s, Joan Crawford-style suits from the 1940s, and vintage lingerie.Before she opened this ladies' boutique, the owner's friends would
H-and-M
Los-Angeles
If you haven't heard of H&M then you obviously don't know a thing about affordably priced fashion. So popular among the city's shopping elite, it created a frenzy when Southern California's first Swedish-brand H&M store opened in September of 2006 at Old Pasadena (people were lined up around the block and even camping out). The Pasadena location only carries women's fashions while the larger Beverly Center location has a men's section and a better selection of accessories. The Pasadena store is located at 60 W. Colorado Blvd. (tel. 626/793-8974).If you haven't heard of H&M then you obviously don't
Loehmanns
Los-Angeles
Loehmann's is huge and packed to the rafters with clothes, shoes, and accessories. Most of its stock is name-brand and designer labels, though nothing ultratrendy is represented. The store is popular for business attire, conservative leisure wear, and bargains on fancy dress wear. Known for years as a women's enclave, Loehmann's also has a men's department offering the same great deals. Serious shoppers should check out the Back Room, where heavyweight designers like Donna Karan and Calvin Klein are represented alongside beaded and formal evening gowns.Loehmann's is huge and packed to the rafters with clothes,
Los-Angeles-Fashion-District
Los-Angeles
Reminiscent of the New York garment district, but not quite as frenetic, L.A.'s 90-block Fashion District, bordered by 7th, Spring, and San Pedro streets and the Santa Monica Freeway, has dozens of small shops selling designer and name-brand apparel at heavily discounted prices. A concentration of retail women's wear bargains -- many by name-brand designers -- can be found at the Cooper Building, 860 S. Los Angeles St. (at 9th). Men should have some luck along the upper blocks of Los Angeles Street, where mostly business attire is displayed, with deep discounts on Hugo Boss, Armani, and other current suits (mainly Italian), plus similar savings on sport coats and shirts. Ties and vests are usually less stylish.Reminiscent of the New York garment district, but not quite
Memory-Lane
Los-Angeles
This narrow shop filled with 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s collectibles features such treasures as Formica dinette sets, Bakelite radios, cocktail shakers and sets, unusual lamps, and a few well-chosen coats, dresses, and accessories.This narrow shop filled with 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s collectibles
Off-The-Wall
Los-Angeles
This collection of oversize antiques includes kitschy statues, Art Deco furnishings, carved wall reliefs, Wurlitzer jukeboxes, giant restaurant and gas-station signs, pinball machines, and lots and lots of neon.This collection of oversize antiques includes kitschy statues, Art Deco
Polkadots-and-Moonbeams--Vintage-Store-
Los-Angeles
This is actually two stores several doors apart, one carrying (slightly overpriced) hip young fashions for women, and the other a vintage store with clothing, accessories, and fabrics from the 1920s to the 1960s, all in remarkable condition.This is actually two stores several doors apart, one carrying
Polkadots-and-Moonbeams-modern-store-
Los-Angeles
This is actually two stores several doors apart, one carrying (slightly overpriced) hip young fashions for women, and the other a vintage store with clothing, accessories, and fabrics from the 1920s to the 1960s, all in remarkable condition.This is actually two stores several doors apart, one carrying
Samuel-French-Book-Store
Los-Angeles
This is L.A.'s biggest theater and movie bookstore. Plays, screenplays, and film books are all sold here, as well as scripts for Broadway and Hollywood blockbusters.This is L.A.'s biggest theater and movie bookstore. Plays, screenplays,
The-Cooks-Library
Los-Angeles
There's a specialty bookshop for everyone in L.A.; this is where the city's top chefs find both classic and offbeat cookbooks and other food-oriented tomes. Browsing is welcomed, even encouraged, with tea, tasty treats, and rocking chairs.There's a specialty bookshop for everyone in L.A.; this is
The-Mystery-Bookstore
Los-Angeles
An enormous collection of used, rare, and out-of-print titles make this the city's best mystery, espionage, detective, and thriller bookshop. Author appearances and other special events are regularly scheduled. There's even 2 hours of free parking before 6pm in the adjacent structure just north of the store entrance.An enormous collection of used, rare, and out-of-print titles make
Travelers-Bookcase
Los-Angeles
This store, one of the best travel bookshops in the West, stocks a huge selection of guidebooks and travel literature, as well as maps and travel accessories. A quarterly newsletter chronicles the travel adventures of the genial owners, who know firsthand the most helpful items to carry. Look for regular readings by well-known travel writers.This store, one of the best travel bookshops in the
Wasteland
Los-Angeles
An enormous steel-sculpted facade fronts this L.A. branch of the Berkeley/Haight-Ashbury hipster hangout, which sells vintage and contemporary clothes for men and women. You'll find leathers and denim as well as some classic vintage but mostly funky 1970s garb. This trendy store is packed with colorful polyester halters and bell-bottoms from the decade I'd rather forget.An enormous steel-sculpted facade fronts this L.A. branch of the
Arte-de-Mexico
North-Hollywood
Seven warehouses full of carved furniture and wrought iron once sold only to moviemakers and restaurants are now open to the public. This is one of the most fascinating places in North Hollywood.Seven warehouses full of carved furniture and wrought iron once
Vromans-Bookstore
Pasadena
Opened for more than 110 years, this is Southern California's oldest and largest independent bookstore. Don't expect dusty shelves and musty smells; it's clean, up-to-date, and chock-full of everything a book lover would want or need. The visiting-author series is one of the best in the area. Vroman's Fine Writing, Gifts, and Stationary store is right next door.Opened for more than 110 years, this is Southern California's
Bergamot-Station
Santa-Monica
Once a station for the Red Car trolley line, this industrial space is now home to the Santa Monica Museum of Art, plus two dozen art galleries, a cafe, a bookstore, and offices. Most of the galleries are closed Monday. The train yard is located at the terminus of Michigan Avenue, west of Cloverfield Boulevard. The wide variety of exhibits changes often: Julius Shulman's black-and-white photo retrospective of L.A.'s Case Study Houses; a provocative exhibit of Vietnam War propaganda posters from the United States and Vietnam; whimsical furniture constructed entirely of corrugated cardboard. A sampling of offerings includes the Gallery of Functional Art (tel. 310/829-6990), which features one-of-a-kind and limited-edition furniture, lighting, bathroom fixtures, and other functional art pieces, as well as smaller items like jewelry, flatware, ceramics, and glass. The Rosamund Felsen Gallery (tel. 310/828-8488) is well known for showcasing L.A.-based contemporary artists; this is a good place to get a taste of current trends. Track 16 Gallery (tel. 310/264-4678) has exhibitions that range from pop art to avant-garde inventiveness.Once a station for the Red Car trolley line, this
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