Tag Archives: Shop the Block

Shop the block: Build up your Halloween reserves at Montrose Candy Co.

Posted on October 26, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Tweet   Who, really, can resist the old-fashioned candy shop, with gleaming rows of clear plastic bins and shovel-sized scoops standing ready to deliver sugary goodness? If that sounds romantic, you’re due for a visit to the Montrose Candy Co., which … Continue reading →

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Shop the block: There’s plenty of EyeCandy at this modern, minimalist beauty bar in Montrose

Posted on October 18, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Tweet This ultramodern beauty bar is boiled down to an essence: It focuses entirely on beauty treatments for the face. Threading, make-up application and facials comprise the menu of options. EyeCandy‘s expert threaders will design the perfect eyebrow arch for you, … Continue reading →

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

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

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: Bellini Baby & Teen Furniture, 1020 Mission St., South Pasadena

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

Bellini’s domain encompasses all types of furniture for babies and children, and the boutique on Mission Street is filled with exquisite cribs in decorated display vignettes. Here you’ll find the perfect gift for a baby shower or for your own … Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

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

Posted on June 16, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

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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Shop the Block: B.la, 24 W. Sierra Madre Blvd.

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

>>SHOP  This is the smallest but most precious gift shop in which you’ll ever set foot. Owner Deb Doumitt packs a spatially-restrained but powerful punch in her eclectic mix of goodies. Her stock of stationery and fine paper goods is … Continue reading →

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

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

>>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.

Posted on February 15, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

>>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: Old Focals, 45 W. Green St.

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Evelyn Barge

>>SHOP    Remember when your eyewear routine consisted of a trip to LensCrafters? (The horror!) And then you discovered Old Focals, one of those Old Pasadena gems that’s so shiny and treasured even the L.A. crowd considers it worth the … Continue reading →

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