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Shop the block: Bella’s boutique chic on Honolulu Avenue in Montrose

Tweet A familiar face on the Montrose shopping scene, Bella has been around for more than a decade, and the women’s boutique is now under new ownership. Customize your wardrobe by pairing designer jeans, tops, dresses and coats with one-of-a-kind … Continue reading

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Shop the block: L&G Fashion Boutique, 302 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia

This boutique is brimming with you-can-do-no-wrong ensembles for summer and beyond. Draw them in with turquoise and sea-foam delights that can be worn afternoon or, paired with heels, at night. Indeed, the array of colorful fabrics and accessories on hand … Continue reading

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Shop the block: Jenni B., 106 E. Lime Ave., Monrovia

A shop that manages to be both extensive in its collections and still feel cozy, Jenni B. is an ideal boutique for scooping up special-occasion wear and investing in classic pieces upon which to build a wardrobe. Look for Poetic … Continue reading

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Treasures under a Majestical Roof in Pasadena

A hidden treasure in Pasadena, The Majestical Roof is not easy to find: Follow a sign off Fair Oaks Avenue, down a brick-road tunnel and into a quiet courtyard, where the boutique is tucked away on one side. The boutique … Continue reading

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Fashion designer from Pasadena finds ‘Pleasure’ is profitable

Simone Gonzalez has journeyed a long way from her days designing and creating signature skirts out of her parents’ home in Pasadena. Her clothing company Pleasure Doing Business has topped sales of $2 million since March 2009, and Gonzalez and … Continue reading

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Shop the Block: Attitude!, 90 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

>>SHOP  A bit like an upscale Melrose shop, Attitude! is a gem in the crown of Sierra Madre’s boutique shopping scene. The owners create many of their own designs and execute them in craftsman-like detail. Handbags, in particular, are a … Continue reading

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Shop the Block: La Bella Rouge, 34 N. Baldwin Ave.

>>SHOP  French provincial touches meet the Montmarte-ian in La Bella Rouge, a women’s clothing and accessories boutique. Notebooks and knick-knacks put a hint of Anthropologie in this roadside shop, but without the sky-high prices and with a little more love. … Continue reading

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Shop the block: Il Teatro, 54 S. De Lacey Ave.

>>SHOP Skip the chaos of retail on Colorado Boulevard (you know, the hordes descending on H&M and Forever 21). A little off the beaten path, but not too far, and directly across from the De Lacey parking garage is Il … Continue reading

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Shop the block: Onesipkim, 110 W. Green St.

>>SHOP Onesipkim owner Kim Madolora’s wares speak boldly for themselves in a shop with clean design, gentle pops of color and spacial harmony. You’ll find worthy picks from Rachel Pally, Ella Moss, Andrea Brueckner, Trovata and more. 110 W. Green … Continue reading

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Pop-up retro shop featuring Elisa B. and Wasabi jewelry disappears Jan. 10

>>SHOP Fashion maven Elisa Bruley — that’s Elisa B., of course — teamed up with jewelry designer Jill Pearson to transform a 1,400-square-foot space into a retro winter pop-up shop. The temporary store features new looks from Wasabi (Pearson’s line), … Continue reading

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