Holiday Gift Guide: Shop Local Small Businesses in the San Fernando Valley

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BY  KAREN YOUNG Stay away from the madness of the malls and shop local, independently owned businesses. Despite the holiday rush, it’s guaranteed you’ll receive personal service and beautiful gift wrap. Here’s a list of some of my … [Read more...]

THIS WEEKEND: Small Biz Saturday, Shopping Deals, American Idol’s Phillip Phillips and More What To Do

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BY KAREN YOUNG MY DAILY FIND FAVES OFFERING SPECIAL SALES FOR SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY AND THANKSGIVING WEEKEND     Sy Devore: This legendary Studio City store named after the man who was the “tailor to the stars” … [Read more...]

This Weekend: What’s Happening in the 818 and Beyond

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Music in the Zoo     Photo: Hugh Stegman

BY KAREN YOUNG FRIDAY Free Starbucks Refresher:  Stop by today between noon and  3 p.m. and get a free Refreshers™ handcrafted beverage. These low-calorie drinks are made with real ingredients like whole blackberries, lime slices and … [Read more...]

THIS WEEKEND: Special Discounts and Fun In and Out of the 818

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BY KAREN YOUNG Weight Watchers® Opens in Studio City: Weight Watchers will open its newly designed store in Studio City on Friday, January 20 at 9 a.m. The store, located at 11239 Ventura Boulevard in the Marshalls shopping  center, will be open … [Read more...]

THIS WEEKEND: Sy Devore, Photo L.A., Food Truck Fest, Nature, History, Music and more!

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Handmade Gimo leather jackets from Italy are among the many upscale winter sale itemsat Sy Devore.

BY KAREN YOUNG Noho Dine Out Fridays: Get out into the community for a weekly food truck fest, boutique vendors and street performers. Dogs welcome too! Every Friday,  5 p.m. -8 p.m., The Parking Lot at 11458 Burbank Blvd, North … [Read more...]

Holiday Boutiques and Special Discounts to My Daily Find Readers

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BY KAREN YOUNG Check out these one-stop-shop holiday boutiques this week for gift giving and shopping for a cause. Also, don't miss some great discounts below from some favorite MDF's favorite "finds"! The Oakwood School Annual Holiday Boutique … [Read more...]

Sy Devore Features a Pop-Up Fashion Collection Plus Hot Trends

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The Artisan De Luxe "pop up" collection is vintage inspired fashion for men and women.  Photos: Karen Young

BY KAREN YOUNG Since 1944, Sy Devore has been on the cutting edge of fashion — from the glory days of the Rat Pack and Presidents to the likes of George Clooney and Brad Pitt—and now, to hosting a fashion "pop up" shop in the store with deep … [Read more...]

This Weekend: Sy Devore, Fred Segal, Siany, Comic-Con, Roni B, Farmers Markets

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COMPILED BY KAREN YOUNG There's a few key sales going on this weekend, plus a unique illustration exhibition from Comic-Con. Check it out. SY DEVORE SUPER SALE: This legendary store named after the man who was the "tailor to the stars" — whose … [Read more...]

Original Retro Brand: Everything Old is New Again

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BY ALLISON RAE MARSH Every time I go out looking for a new T-shirt for myself, for a loved one or a client, I always end up searching for my old favorite T-shirt. Obviously, there's more to our favorite old T-shirt than just the material. Otherwise, … [Read more...]