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Shop the block: The Jane & Joe Shoppe, 1030 Mission St., South Pasadena

Exercise your prerogative to shop local and support homegrown fashion designers, too, at The Jane & Joe Shoppe. And these designer clothes come at astonishing, near-knock-off prices — a point of pride for owner Robin Guzman, who works hard to … Continue reading

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Shop the block: Boutique Jasleen, 1020-A Mission St., South Pasadena

From the casual to the glamorous, Boutique Jasleen continually carries a well-curated collection of seasonal and classic fashions. Even the store’s mannequins sport ensembles that you’d actually love to don. Bold patterns and old-fashioned hats make for a striking, modernist … 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: Verita Salon, 111 E. Lime Ave., Monrovia

With its modernized art-deco space accented by dripping crystal pendant lights, Verita plays on the edge of luxury and elegance, while still offering that intimate small-town salon experience to puts you at ease among friends. Verita stylists are masters of … 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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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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Tim Gunn of ‘Project Runway’ makes an appearance at Kate Spade in Pasadena

“If getting fashion right were easy, everyone would look fabulous. This is a pretty good-looking Kate Spade crowd, but not everyone does look fabulous.” – Tim Gunn, telling it like it is, at Kate Spade yesterday in Old Pasadena Make … Continue reading

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Shop the block: Rue de Mimo, 1514 Mission St., South Pasadena

The Rue De Mimo way, as they say, is to love and to be loved — in great clothes. Mimo Boghossian and Paulette Ledyard have a spirited flair for fashion, blending urban styling with colors, shades and textures inspired by … Continue reading

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Shop the block: Camille DePedrini, 1516 Mission St., South Pasadena

For special occasions, there is a haven for weary shoppers called Camille DePedrini, its owner the namesake. Camille has a message for the huddled masses: “Shopping should be enjoyed,” she proclaims. Her boutique is a beacon of hope, filled with … Continue reading

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Photos: Outtakes from the Rose Magazine fashion shoot at the Arboretum

>>INSIDER  There’s lots more where these lovely photos — of Rose Magazine’s fashion play date at the Arboretum — came from. Check them out after the jump.

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