Shopping & Fashion

Bursting with big-city charm, Pasadena oozes character. Beautiful architecture. Historical buildings. Fine museums. And excellent shopping. Yes, Pasadena-ites need not travel far to satisfy their shopping addictions. This little-big city offers shoppers the luxury of a metropolis, the charm of a small-town, and the diversity of an international city. Pasadena has it going on.

To Try: Spring Capsule Wardrobe

Ever heard of a capsule wardrobe? For some reason, it’s something I’m just learning about. Yet, upon some research, I discovered that the term was coined back in the 1970s by London boutique owner Susie Faux. The purpose? To cultivate a wardrobe of timeless pieces that can be supplemented with seasonal (or more trendy) items. […]

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Fashionable happenings around Old Pasadena!

Anthropologie Curious what to buy this spring? Join Anthropologie this Friday March 8th as they put on a special spring fashion show. Attendees will view new spring arrivals and receive outfitting tips from stylists, all while sipping and snaking. And while there is a $10 entrance fee, all proceeds go towards benefiting Career Wardrobe, an […]

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Lula Mae is closing its doors—cue the tears

Beloved boutique Lula Mae is closing its doors on March 31st. The stationery store “with a heart” has existed on the corner of Holly Street and Fair Oaks Ave in Old Pasadena for fifteen years and has loved calling Southern California home! In a letter to her customers, store owner Marci Toombs explained that the […]

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The Look For Less: Serious Shoe Dupes

I admit—I am not the deals girl. I don’t scour the web for the lowest prices or wait until a possible sale before purchasing an item. If I like something, I’m willing to pay full price to get it NOW. I also love a great designer piece. A luxury handbag is my achilles heal. Because […]

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When in Doubt: Monogram It

There’s something classy about monograming, don’t you think? Putting your initials on an item instantly takes it from a generic trend to individual style. Nowadays, you can monogram just about anything—mugs, pillow cases, plates, keychains, purses, jackets, even jeans. And thanks to stores like J.Crew and Madewell, monogramming is as easy as 1-2-3. When it […]

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Valentine’s Gifts $20 and Under!

It’s February. I’ll let that sink in for a minute. For some, January seemed to inch by, causing the Internet to create dozens of Tweets like “30 days has September, April, June, and November, all the rest have 31, except for…January which has seven…hundred when will this god awful month end” (@SimplyTome). For others, the […]

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Winter Blues? Shop Your Closet!

I don’t know about you, but I’m constantly feeling the need to shop. (Following over 100 fashion bloggers on Instagram doesn’t help my issue, I’m sure of it.) Somehow, the fun items I buy never seem like enough—there’s always something else I could purchase, to make my closet better. My wardrobe more stylish. But where […]

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Universal Thread: Target’s Latest Collection

Denim is such a staple nowadays in anyone’s closet. Denim for casual days; denim for work days; denim for date nights; denim for girl’s nights. Whatever the occasion, there’s a style of denim for it. But, unlike sweatpants, denim isn’t a one-size-fits-all item of clothing, making it hard to shop for. Plus, well-fitting and long-lasting […]

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Beauty Boxes: A Sampler’s Heaven

Anyone out there love beauty samples? I have become obsessed with them. Since I’m pretty cautious with my money when it comes to purchasing makeup and skincare, I now rely on sample sizes to test, discover, and use. They’re perfect. I learn about a variety of brands; never worry about products decaying in my drawer; […]

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