Searching for Lady Things in LA!

January 6, 2012 9:34 AM

Hello savvy LA lady shoppers, male or female! My sister's boyfriend is visiting LA and would like to scope out some local lady stores/boutiques (clothes, jewelry, accessories) for a gift for my sister. He doesn't have a car, is in Venice, and can get to Santa Monica. Any suggestions for good places to hit?
posted by foxy_hedgehog to clothing, beauty, & fashion (6 answers total)

Lots of great boutiques on Abbot Kinney in Venice. Make sure he stops at Intelligentsia for great coffee in a little slice of hipster paradise.
posted by roger ackroyd at 9:43 AM on January 6, 2012

Yes, Abbot Kinney is the place. There are tons of great little shops along that street. Two I can highly recommend: Just Tantau--has great jewelry and accessories that are unique and artsy, but generally reasonably priced; and Altered Space Gallery, which also has nice, unique jewelry, art and other appropriate items for gifts, and is a bit higher priced usually, however I think they are having a sale this weekend.
posted by parkerposey at 10:01 AM on January 6, 2012

Does he have a price range? How old is your sister?
posted by biscuits at 11:24 AM on January 6, 2012

Main St Santa Monica has a lot of good shops.
posted by whoaali at 2:26 PM on January 6, 2012

Not sure what the price range is, but I think he's willing to spend to get her something nice. Sister is 35.
posted by foxy_hedgehog at 6:34 PM on January 6, 2012

Planet Blue in particular on Main St has really great stuff, but it isn't cheap.
posted by whoaali at 10:25 AM on January 7, 2012