Category Archives: Shopping San Diego

Leaping Lotus in Cedros Design District, Solana Beach

Posted on November 10, 2012 | Leave a comment

    

Let me start off by saying that I LOVE the Cedros Design District of Solana Beach. There are tons of cute & utterly unique shops and even some amazing spots to dine! If you are looking for a fun way to spend the day, I highly encourage you to check out this fun community. One of my favorite places on Cedros is Leaping Lotus, a unique 21,000 sq. ft. space featuring 115 shops all under one roof.  From gift items & jewelry to clothing, accessories furniture and garden items, there is something of interest for all at this one-of-a-kind locale.

                              Check out some of the sweet finds at Leaping Lotus:

    

    

    

    

      With Christmas soon upon us, this shop is a great spot to find gifts for all!

                Address: 240 South Cedros Avenue, Solana Beach, CA 92075

                                                       www.leapinglotus.com

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Tease Boutique: Downtown San Diego

Posted on August 29, 2012 | Leave a comment

    

Tease Boutique is a brand new spot, located downtown San Diego, with enough designer duds to make any girl drool! Not only do they carry harder-to-find brands such as Gypsy05, Motel Rocks, Wildfox Couture, House of Harlow 1960, Lauren Moshi, Mink Pink, Paper Crown, & Rebel Yell, but they also have an insanely awesome collection of vintage items (including gorgeous sunglasses).

    

    

    

    

    

    

    

                                         Shown Below: Vintage Re-worked Tee’s

    

    

    

    

So as you can see, Tease Boutique has something for every occasion, whether you’re lounging poolside with the girls or hanging out with that special someone!

                                           Address: 435 Island Avenue, 92101

               Check Out the Official Blog for Inspiration Galore: Ihearttease.com

                           + You Can Always Shop Online: teaseboutique.com

Last Minute Tip: Need something ASAP for the weekend? Tease is open until 10pm on  Friday and Saturday nights, so relax, you’ll end up in a great outfit!

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Bloom San Diego: The East Village Boutique

Posted on August 19, 2012 | 2 Comments

Bloom San Diego is a brand-new boutique in East Village, showcasing lots of very cute designs! What makes this boutique special is that they feature several local designers, along with many natural materials and even a “Green Rack Program“.

The Green Rack concept allows you to recycle via consigning your items, with a 50/50 split upon sale. So, if there’s something in your closet that you just don’t wear, from basic H&M stuff to the pricey Chanel items, this store can help you ensure that someone else can enjoy it too! And, if you like vintage, they feature brands including D&G, Tory Burch, and Marc Jacobs. So, come to buy or to sell!

 

Above & Below: The Green Rack: good for the planet, good for the wallet!

In addition to the Green Rack items, there are many new items to be found inside Bloom San Diego. Much of the clothing is made by alternative designers and local artists and brands include: David Kahn, Chaudry, Mia Brazilia, and Love This Life.

  

  

Bloom San Diego believes that “good energy is fashionable” and I fully agree! My favorite items inside the store included the jewelry and all the pretty boutique gift ideas. Also, Becky (the lady working) was very friendly & helpful, good vibes!

  

  

  

  

  

       

  

                                                     Address: 660 9th Ave,  92101

                                                                www.bloomsd.com

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Specialty Store: Presenting the Soap Opera in La Jolla

Posted on July 24, 2012 | Leave a comment

     

There’s something so calming & utterly relaxing about taking a nice, long shower or bath and there is one specialty store in La Jolla that truly makes that experience even better: Presenting the Soap Opera on Prospect! This specialty store has a wide variety of brands like Ahava, Sumatra, and Zum Bar Soaps.

     

If, like me, you absolutely love luxury bath add-ons ( think Lavender + Tea Tree Oil and Bubble Bath Bombs ) then this store is definitely a must for you!

      

     

The Soap Opera recently opened it’s 2nd location at 1025 Prospect St. and I had the chance to peruse some of the fragrant goods while in La Jolla the other day. This store features handmade organic soaps, incredible amounts of Crabtree & Evelyn after-bath products, aromatherapy shower goods in flavors such as rosemint, chamomile, & sage and fun presents. Truly, there is  something for everyone that enjoys any and all forms of bath and skincare.

      

     

Want more? Visit Presenting the Soap Opera online by simply clicking here.

Perfect Present Tip: Presenting the Soap Opera is a GREAT place to find gifts for all kinds of different occasions, from baby showers to bridal showers!

[Delight Your Senses]

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Upcoming Event: Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash at Horton Plaza

Posted on July 18, 2012 | Leave a comment

   

One of my favorite shopping events that takes place in San Diego is coming to town: Sassy City Chicks Fashion Bash! If you love fashion as much as I do, I invite you to join me on Thursday, August 9th, for this shopping extravaganza.

Sassy Tote tickets are normally $20, with regular tickets available for $10. However, see the Sassy Tip at the very bottom for your complimentary ticket!

The event will take place from 5 to 10pm and will feature incredible, designer apparel & accessories with discounts of up to 80% on all items! From the best-fitting jeans to unique purses and jewelry, you are sure to find more than a few items you fall in love with. Featured brands include the likes of BB Dakota, m2f, LNA, and TONS of other local & nationally acclaimed designer brands.

     

In addition, prepare to get PAMPERED for the event features complimentary spa treatments, making it the ultimate girls’ night out in San Diego. For those frazzled after a bit of shopping (or just wanting to spice up their look), a make-up touch up or complimentary hair-do from the Hair Lounge may be just the thing!

     

Did I mention: I have access to not only get you on the list for free entrance, but also to hook you up with a complimentary Sassy Tote, a goodie bag filled with John Frieda hair product, Bodyography lip gloss, Skinny Pop treats + more.

Sassy Tip: For your exclusive FREE Sassy Tote Ticket, click here to visit Sassy City Chicks online and enter KSENIYA as a check out code. Thank me there :)

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Azzaria Boutique and Denim Lounge in Cardiff-by-the-Sea

Posted on June 27, 2012 | Leave a comment

    

While I was in Cardiff-by-the-sea the other day, I got a chance to check out one of the most amazing stores in all of the San Diego area: Azzaria Boutique & Denim Lounge. The verdict? I absolutely LOVE this spot! Not only do they have the most incredible selection of jeans (including my fave: the hard to find, extremely well-fitting DL1961) they also have an exclusive selection featuring several of my other favorite brands! And the cherry on the cake: the salesgirl was an absolute dream, super friendly and knowledgeable on fashion topics!

    

                                                  Shown Above: Kylen Shea! xo

From a marvelous display of House of Harlow jewelry to extremely cozy Wildfox Couture favorites, Azzaria has the creme de la creme of boutique shopping all under one adorable roof! Other brands that can be purchased at this boutique include: Diane Von Furstenburg, Ella Moss, LA Made, Pleasure Doing Business, Splendid, Black Halo, Testament, Free People, and Dolce Vita.

    

                                    Shown Above: House of Harlow Selection

    

    

    

    

The denim lounge features top brands that include: Hudson, J Brand, Siwy, Paige, Joe’s, William Rast, Dylan George, Genetic and Citizens of Humanity.

    

                                         Shown Above: Azzaria Denim Lounge

     

It’s no wonder that Azzaria boutique showcases such incredible items since the owner, Tammy Neihart, is best-known as an amazing LA stylist that has worked with celebrities and socialites. Her style is, without a doubt, 100% superb! If you love fashion, I highly suggest you visit the Cardiff location: 2021 San Elijo Ave.

                             Visit Azzaria boutique online: shopazzaria.com.

Dude Tip: Azzaria Boutique & Denim Lounge features many men’s items as well!

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LF Stores: Boutique in La Jolla

Posted on June 25, 2012 | Leave a comment

While there’s a huge array of shopping in La Jolla, it is true that many of the stores are aimed at a more mature audience. Not so with LF boutique! This trendy, on-point store is filled to the brim (literally) with goodies that any fashion-forward girl from the younger generation would love, myself included.

     

   

LF stores are known for their innovative, ahead-of-the-curve styles and uber-friendly stylists. The best way to describe an LF boutique is that it’s like stepping into your most fashionable friends personal, exclusive closet and having the help of other girlfriends in putting together the perfect, fun outfit.

     

     

LF carries fun, trendy brands: Car Mar Denim, Dolce Vita, Jeffrey Campbell, , Emma & Sam, Millau, Furst, Rebecca Minkoff, Cassidy, and Archer.

     

Check out the LF blog for countless style inspirations by simply clicking here.

Savvy Style Tip: LF stores are known for their HUGE seasonal sales, which take place twice a year. Visit their website to stay in-the-loop on these occurrences!

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San Diego Shopping: Brandy Melville in Pacific Beach

Posted on April 9, 2012 | Leave a comment

Several months back, I was doing a routine run-through at Urban Outfitters in Pacific Beach. After purchasing a few new things, I stepped out and was about to hop back on my bike when something caught my eye. A brand-new store right next door that appeared to have cute things galore (rhyme not intended, but we’ll leave it as is). Sure enough, after doing a thorough inspection, my suspicions were proven correct: the Brandy Melville store has many great items!

    

The overall chill aesthetic of Brandy Melville blends perfectly with the laid-back Pacific Beach community and there is certainly enough female clientele around to make this store a success. The products range from cut-off denim shorts to printed tees and flowy tops. My favorite part about the goods is the super soft material that many items are made from. There are also some boho jewelry pieces and several purses to pick from. In all, there’s plenty of great stuff to get!

   

   

   

Brandy Melville is an international company, with locations ranging from Paris and Amsterdam to Munch and Berlin. The San Diego store can be found at 4516 Mission Boulevard, between Garnet & Felspar St. For further information, call (858) 255 8822 or view the entire collection & lookbook online by  clicking here.

Shopping Tip: While the prices are displayed with a British pound symbol in front, it is just for effect since the specified amount is actually in US dollars.

                                                         

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