Category Archives: Shops

June 17, 2013 in Shops

As I Get ready To cross continents – There Is a Lotta vintage.

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Sometimes Vintage shopping can be pretty intimidating when you’re not “in the zone!”
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June 15, 2013 in Shops

GAL FRIDAY at ‘The Loved One’ Pasadena

A chance stop in Old Town Pasadena meant a very brief revisit to an old FAVOURITE vintage shop of mine, The Loved One.
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June 11, 2013 in Shops

BETH LAMURE – My favourite vintage boutique in West Hollywood

In West Hollywood every one is beautiful. Even a take out latte involves listening to conversations between cameraman, would be actresses and wardrobe. The vibe is wonderful. It’s people watching par excellence.

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May 31, 2013 in Shops

SIMPLY – By G – San Salvador

The first time I went into Guiselle’s concept store, it felt like being home, in Europe.
Maybe it’s Guiselle’s Alsatian roots or even some of her labels like Melissa Odabash, Roberta Freymann and Custo. But really, a lady preparing a window display in Central America with this kind of board deserves instant adoration!

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Very travelled, Guiselle is still involved in interior design finishes and she represents various European and Columbian firms, as evidenced by her very cool shop space.

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By G is a unique destination shop for resort beachwear and she certainly covers the whole spectrum: Agua Bendita, Caffe, Maaji, Francesca Miranda and more – from intsy weeny bikinis to one-piece swimsuits, with SUPPORT! Then there are loads and loads of different beachwear options for later in the evening including kaftans, blouses, wraps and dresses. It is without a doubt the ideal place to put together a capsule wardrobe for the coast, at whatever age…

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By G’s range of accessories from Colombian designers Mishky, Mercedes Salazar and Alfonso Mendoza are exclusive to the shop and new to me. I couldn’t resist and I had to sneak a couple of beach bracelets whilst Mr P was being otherwise entertained.

Guiselle also stocks a range from the collections of thePdesign and Mayla, and has opened shops in Honduras will shortly be opening one in Guatemala.

More will come soon, I am sure. They are needed!

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May 29, 2013 in Shops

KISS ME DEADLY girdle versus its hardcore Latin sister!

Kiss Me Deadly makes girdles. Surprisingly a lot of them – short or longline – are sexy and vintagesque with the gentlest of pulling in. The Vargas is one of the most popular pieces and has always been an essentially beautiful item to wear, Read More…