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Designers’ Bloopers
Love high-end furniture but not the prices. Then head to Designers Bloopers where you find higher-end home furnishings at 30%-65% below original retail. Since 1990, Designer Bloopers has been a regular stop for savvy, shoppers in search of something unique, top quality and of course… way below retail. From sofa’s and oriental hutches to traditional dinning sets, chairs or sectionals, you’ll find it here in the nicely arranged showrooms.
Discovery Shops
These resale shops have a better selection of quality donated new and used merchandise in clothing, jewelry, home decor, handbags, housewares and furnishings at savings of 40%-80% below original retail.
Goldstar
GoldStar sells prime entertainment venue tickets for nearly half off. The average savings on tickets runs around 50% and there is a service fee which ranges from $3.50-$7.00 per ticket, but still you’ll save at least 40% on theater tickets.
Junior Drake Factory Outlet
Hold on to your handbags, ‘cause the Junior Drake Outlet is here! A visit to this manufactures outlet is where you really can go bonkers snatching up high quality leather bags at 50%-90% below original retail.
Shane’s Jewelry
Open since 1970, Shane’s specializes in wholesale diamonds, along with platinum, 18k and 14k engagement rings, eternity bands and is famous for the “made on the premises” custom design engagement rings that are 25%- 50% below retail.
Talk about no middleman. Here your dealing direct with the manufacturer.
Shopaholic Sample Sales
Yippee! The Shopaholic Sample Sale is now a terrific outlet boutique!
At one time you had to wait weeks to shop their touring sample sales, but now you can find their incredible deals on women’s designer clothes everyday.
Silverlining
Love a great fashion find at a bargain? Then you’ll adore The Help Groups’ Silverlining.
This cool resale shop carries better designer clothing, both new and gently used for men, women and children at 60%-95% off original retail. Really! Designed to be student training center for the Help Group. Everything is donated and then resold to fund various programs the Help Group runs for children with special needs related to Autism, ADHD etc.
VikenY.com
When you want the best in web design and development, consultation, and website management , Vik is the way to go. He is thorough, incorporates advanced concepts, is familiar with all programming and works with you to design the best site for your specific business. Very reasonable for the level of expertise he provides.
American Lock & Key
Moving into a new home has it’s share of unforeseen expenses. One that we didn’t think we needed initially was a locksmith. But after the dust settled and we found that some keys didn’t match all the doors, couldn’t get a safety bolt to work on one door and we wanted a couple of new keys, we had to contact a locksmith.
BCBG Outlet
Holy Hollywood!!! A BCBG / Max Azria outlet here in L.A.? Yep it’s true. No more standing in line at their warehouse sale to score a steal of a deal. Now you can shop in an upscale boutique setting and save 50%-90% on last season and several seasons past women’s apparel in overstock, overproduction and samples.
Childrens Resale Stores
Shopping at kids resale stores when my daughter was little was a real budget saver. She had a great wardrobe and we didn’t have to spend much. Even now at 13, we go in to our local store and I let her pick a couple of items. I used these stores to pick up books, videos/DVDs, shoes, furniture… anything I may have needed at real budget prices.
Ed Hardy Outlet
This company outlet store has savings of 50%-70% on last seasons signature duds by Ed Hardy, Christian Audigier, and Smet in tops, tees, hoodies, jeans, shoes, jackets, tunics, fashion accessories and more for women, guys and kids.
Entre Nous
This small resale boutique packs a serious punch with real deals on real couture women’s apparel. Gucci, Versace, Marni, Fendi, Dolce & Gabbana, Diane Von Furstenburg, Richard Tyler, Missoni, Badgley Mischka, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Stella McCartney, Marc Jacobs and more grace the racks and shelving here at 40%-75% below market prices.
Fashion Therapy
You can’t imagine my delight when I found Ethel again in her new resale store Fashion Therapy in Santa Monica. I was just out doing my researching thing and decided to stop into this cute boutique with the catchy name. As I entered through the back door, that warm friendly face greeted me with a hug. What a surprise.
For Kids Only
Beautiful European and American designer childrens apparel and accessories at 25%-65% below retail. Good selection of girls special occasion and boys suits. Top quality shoes, coats and accessories for children 0 to 18.
Free L.A.
The holidays are always a great time to spend time with family and friends. But finding fun Holiday stuff or any fun things in LA that are cheap or free is even harder.
Well, only if you don’t have the new version of FREE LA by Troy Corley. This hip pocket travel guide highlights over 400 family friendly free fun things to do in the L.A. Metro area.
Glamour Closet
Billed as a Sample Sale, this outlet carries brand new in season and past season samples, discontinued and designer overstock gowns by such notables as Vera Wang, Reem Acra Monique Lhuillier, Carolina Herrera, Kenneth Pool, Amsale, Elizabeth Fillmore, Jenny Packham, Ulla Maija and more.
Hi Fashion $5.99
Normally when I see a store sign like Hi Fashion $5.99, I immediately believe it’s a store full of crap-ola junk that’s not really worth $5.99. But “contempt before investigation” is a flaw I am trying to overcome, so I went in.
Glad I did…
Hot Spots for Valentine Gift Giving
If you are one of the lucky ones who can afford to buy a present for that special person for Valentines Day, but still want more bang for your buck.
These are my top bargain shopping choices for savings of 20%-80%:
Jack Winter Auto Inspection
Shopping for a good used car takes some research and a good mechanic. After doing the initial homework on the car ourselves, including web search, consumer reports buying guide and a test drive, we call in our favorite roving mechanic, Jack Winters, to inspect the car.
Los Angeles Wine Company
Whenever I am in the area I pop into The Los Angeles Wine Company. Around since the early 1980’s The Los Angeles Wine Company has a vast selection of wines. Over 300 from all parts of the world including Israel, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, California, Australia and more. Savings here average 10%-60%.
Moody Mama’s Maternity Outlet
Buying overruns and remaining product direct from the designer manufacturer is a sure way of getting quality at wholesale or below pricing.
Hip & chic Maternity manufacturer, Moody Mamas has opened up their showroom to the public with savings of 30%-75% on styling maternity clothes in tees, tops, casual and cocktail dresses, nightgowns, nursing tops, pants, leggings and more.
Nativa Outlet
A lot of you are asking where to find innovative, unique high quality furniture. The truth is there are fewer and fewer sources that are not full retail. But there are a few new ones popping up that offer unique high quality designs at substantial savings
Perfumes West
Perfume West has 1000’s of perfumes and fragrances by Cartier, Boucheron, Salvatore Feraagamo, Arpege, Bal a Versaille, Chanel, Escada, Narciso Rodriguez, Michael Jordan, Acqui Di Gio By Georgio Armani, Polo, Burberry, Jean Paul Gautier and more at 10%-40% off.
The Linen Outlet
Hanging out in West Hollywood area last week had me re-visiting the Linen Outlet.
Owned by Anna’s Linens, this location carries better quality linens and bedding liquidated by name brand luxury lines as well as some Anna’s Linens labels. The discounts are good with savings of 20%-75% everyday.
The Sample Room at Kicky Pants
One of the good things that comes out of a weak economy is more designers and manufacturers are willing to start selling direct to the public. Such is the case with The Sample Room where every Friday and on the first Saturday of every month you can buy infant and children’s clothing at wholesale.
Top Shoes
Top Shoes is a liquidation outlet specializing in manufacturer overruns, discontinued or end of season fashion shoes. Some well know brand names as well as knock offs are here at prices that will make you giggle…. 50%-90% off.
Trunk Show LA
Westside bargainistas don’t have to drive into downtown to hit a Sample Sale if they want chic urban fashion at a bargain price. Trunk Show LA has set up shop in Santa Monica with savings of 30%-85% on fashion forward urban designs by Current/Elliott, Kova, Alexis Montagna, J Brand, Monrow, Work Custom Denim, Gypsy 05, Erik Hart and more.
Tufenkian Archive Outlet
Tufenkian Artisan Carpets had quietly opened an outlet or “archive” for their discontinued styles and odd color lots, custom orders, samples and one of a kinds. Since Tufenkian is the manufacturer/ importer and their pricing is consistent at all their retail outlets, the savings here are a real 50%-75% off the original retail.
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