There’s nothing better than shopping now and getting more later. Which is why I’m all for signing up for rewards programs. Who’s with me? Luckily there are several stores in the area that offer these very kinds of programs—you buy the things, they give you the stuff. Let me explain. Anthropologie, which is no secret […]
There are still a few seats on the bus for Pasadena Heritage’s comprehensive tour of historic preservation in Pasadena over the past 40 years. This is bound to be the best tour of preservation challenges in Pasadena, successes, stories and adventures ever organized, and there is still time to sign up if you act quickly. […]
I feel like I say, “can you believe it’s…” every month. But! Can you believe it’s May already? Spring is in full bloom; the jacaranda trees are spreading their purple love all around town (these ones, in case you’re wondering); and Mother’s Day is only days away. For some, it’s a day to celebrate. For […]
I am so excited about Old Pasadena’s latest store, Miniso. Have you seen it? Located in the old Kennith Cole spot on Colorado and Delacy, Miniso is an urbanite’s dream come true. The shop offers high quality goods for low prices, right in the heart of the city. Their purpose: “building a brand which stays […]
I love, love, love when a new clothing store comes to Pasadena—especially one I’ve never set foot in. This one? Comes from New York. And while their shop in Old Pasadena is only the second store to open in California (the first is on Larchmont in Los Angeles), you’ve probably seen their items before. Where? […]
Old Pasadena had many years of truly being old and neglected. Yet following decades of blight, “old” became the saving grace for the district during the 1980s. City planners and preservation-minded residents who recognized the area’s distinct architecture and the rich patina of longtime community use worked together to attract public and private investment, ultimately saving […]
Whew. The holidays are behind us and the New Year has begun. It’s been a busy season, am I right? Dinner parties; family celebrations; holiday traditions; decadent eating. But eventually it comes time to take down the tree, put away the sequins, and start eating healthy. (#sadness) Unfortunately, I’m getting over a cold and delaying […]
Things at J.Crew just got a little sportier. Recently, the classy retail line partnered with New Balance to create fashionable active wear. Yes, the two have worked together on shoes since 2005; however, this marks J.Crew’s first ever athletic line. And, according to New Balance’s vice president of apparel, the collection is “an aesthetic of […]
Fashion week is hitting Los Angeles this month. From October 12th until the 16th, LA will get a bit hipper; a bit trendier; a bit designier. The coordinator of fashion week? Style Fashion Week. Their resume? “Producing globally recognized events for world class designers.” We’re talking New York, Dubai, Mexico, The Hamptons, and? Of course—Los […]
Old Pasadena has added yet another store to its repertoire of design shops — Z Gallery. However, this furniture and accessory spot is no stranger to the streets of Pasadena. In fact, Z Gallery once occupied the space on Colorado Blvd. Cotton On currently exists. Today, the store has reopened on Del Lacey Street, south […]