When many longstanding boutiques couldn’t weather the recession and closed the doors, their vacancy left an opportunity for fresh boutiques with young owners to set up shop. Case and point, Peter Zhang is the owner and operator of the new boutique RAD on Prospect. A black sheep on a street stuffed to the brim with…stuff, RAD is simple, clean and cool in its design as well as its merchandise...
Continue Reading RAD Puts Fresh, Youthful Spin on La Jolla Shopping
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11/18/2009
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Vanessa Valiente
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HIS is where a man can be a man with style. When I first walked in I was actually quite shocked. HIS is for a real guy. It is rare to see something for the average fella by the average fella. Not a beach bum or urban wannabe, not some ritzy gentleman...
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10/22/2009
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Vanessa Valiente
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We’re accustomed to clothing boutiques within salons and spas, but have you heard of a clothing boutique inside a nightclub? Deanne Shockey proved there are still trail blazers in San Diego when she brought us Haven Boutique within Voyeur Nightclub...
Continue Reading Bohemian Style Invades Nightlife at Haven Boutique
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10/13/2009
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Vanessa Valiente
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You may be thinking San Diego already boasts many vintage stores and thrift shops; yes, but none quite like this one. Walking into Hunt & Gather is like creeping into Kate Moss’s closet. Devil may care style with a twist of international chic...
Continue Reading Vintage Steals at Hunt and Gather in University Heights
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07/28/2009
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Vanessa Valiente
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After 4 years of ownership, Annie Loos is passing the reins of Mog and Rue, a fashion-forward boutique in Encinitas, over to another North County resident Kristin Di Zinno. Di Zinno will further establish Mog and Rue’s stylish presence in the community...
Continue Reading Mog and Rue: New Owner, Same Great Style
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07/02/2009
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Rachel Newman
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I don’t know about you, but I think any boutique with a faux horse head overlooking its fabulous European fashions is a must-visit. For those in the know, it’s obvious I am speaking of Daniéla Boutique — a relatively new and petite shop snuggled into the heart of Rancho Santa Fe...
Continue Reading Daniela Serves Flattering Apparel on a Silver Platter
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06/29/2009
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Vanessa Valiente
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Pregnancy has never been more in vogue, and I am not referring to the many celebrities flaunting their buoyant bellies down the red carpet and across magazines. I am speaking of the new clothing boutique for expecting mothers in San Diego: Dress for the Nines...
Continue Reading Dress for the Nines Boutique Puts Pregnancy in Vogue
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06/15/2009
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Vanessa Valiente
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I spotted the GOGA by Gordana boutique last week when leaving a successful happy hour at La Puerta. Even through my haze of half-off screwdrivers I knew I would have to come back to investigate beyond that gowns dancing in the windows...
Continue Reading Couture Creator Finds New Home at GOGA by Gordana
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06/08/2009
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Vanessa Valiente
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If you’ve hung around Little Italy lately, perhaps catching a show at Anthology or dinner at Indigo Grill, you may have noticed a beautiful boutique taking over two stories on the south east side of India Street. From the huge glass walls to the baby blue décor bubbling inside, this delicate shop is a curious new eye-catching addition to the India lineup. Thirsty? Discover Numero Water Boutique...
Continue Reading Numero Water Boutique Makes a Splash in Little Italy
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06/08/2009
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Michelle Guerin
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The décor is a girl’s dream with bubble gum pink walls, framed drawings of in vogue Barbies and a pink couch shaped like a seashell. I squealed when I saw it, drawing the attention of the boutiques owner, Fidan – a beautiful young woman whose personality and image scream style and warmth...
Continue Reading Trust Miss Trendy for Feminine Frocks and Chic Accessories
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04/06/2009
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Vanessa Valiente
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In the 1930s we had Salvador Dali and Elisa Schiaparelli. Today we have Milo Shoe Gallery. This San Diego shoe boutique has teamed up with talented local, national and international artists and shoe customizers to provide its clientele with a unique selection of bespoke sneakers...
Continue Reading Bespoke Sneakers at Milo Shoe Gallery in North Park
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02/24/2009
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Vanessa Valiente
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When I put on my workout clothes and feel good about what I am wearing, it makes me want to show off my new style at the gym. Bodywear Boutique enables stylish studs to do just that and more. Located in the up and coming Bird Rock neighborhood in La Jolla, this ultimate sportswear boutique supplies active woman with the best and trendiest fitness wear San Diego has to offer...
Continue Reading Best Fitness Fashion at Bodywear Boutique in Bird Rock
Posted on:
06/27/2008
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Jenny Herman
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Even within bustling downtown La Jolla, Gambucci Boutique screams luxury in fashion and lifestyle. A glamorous boutique without the pretentious air of similar shops you may find in Los Angeles, Gambucci is a unique shopping experience that encourages women to rediscover their beauty through fashion...
Continue Reading Beauty Through Fashion at La Jolla Gambucci Boutique
Posted on:
04/15/2008
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Jenny Herman
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