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JULY 2010

SANTEE ALLEY

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Going to Santee Alley?

The Graphic Tunic

Taking this season's must-have graphic T to new lengths. In the Alley or e-mail here. S, M, L. Average price $34.99.

Summer's Seduction

Kimono styling and gorgeous pattern makes this the yin/yang of summer dresses. Dress it up; dress it down. Just wear it! In the Alley or e-mail here. S, M, L. Average price $49.99.

Cuff Stuff

Native Hippie Chic is your summer

arm candy! Beads, string and charms. Rocka sunshine! It's time. In the Alley @ Judy's or e-mail

here. $12.99.

Santee Alley is not your mother's Costa Mesa Mall. This colorful and gritty (I emphasize "gritty") gem of the world's top fashion and accessory bazaars is a three block open-air alley-way in the heart of LA's 90 block/1000+ store Fashion District. It's a shopaholics/fashionista's total rush.

If you're planning on going to Santee Alley -- which, come on, you have to because the deals and merchandise is all about paradise what with 300+ wholesale and retail vendors selling the latest styles in everything from shoes to dresses and shhh! knock-offs at rock-bottom prices -- there are few things to know about this international destination.

The most obvious FYI is location. Santee Alley is located between Santee Street and Maple Avenue starting on Olympic Boulevard.

Click on the map below for the best DIRECTIONS.

Most of the stores both in Santee Alley (SA) and the 90-block area known as LA's Fashion District (LAFD) sell wholesale and retail. If a store only sells wholesale there will be a sign in the window reading solo mayoreo.

Also, most stores, both wholesale and retail don't accept credit cards, so take plenty of cash. There are lots of ATM's located through LAFD. The most prominent being between Starbucks and McDonalds. (Right?)

Santee Alley is open 365 days a year, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

SATURDAYS are definitely the busiest days in the Alley. I like to get there at about 9:00 am. As I said, there's a Starbucks and lots of coffee shops, pizza joints, taco stands,and the hot dog carts get going about 10 am. The hot dogs, wrapped in bacon, and

covered in peppers are amazing, delicious and a must have! You can also snack on the spicy fruit cocktails sold on almost every corner.

Like any shopping bazaar, bargaining is encouraged. Store owners are more likely to lower the prices if you buy more than one item.

Most stores do not have dressing rooms.

Merchandise varies from day to day. If you see something you like -- buy it now, it will not be there later.

BRING WATER BOTTLES. SA and LAFD can get HOT. You want to stay hydrated and NOT spend a ton of $ on water. Wear a hat and sunscreen too.

Serious shoppers bring rolling luggage to carry water with plenty of room for purchases.

Public restrooms are located in the food courts which dot LAFD; the most accessible to SA is right on Maple street. You will need quarters for these. You can always go to Starbucks or Micky D's. Stay clear of Burger King.

Lots of inexpensive roof-top parking.

If you're looking for a particular item click the link below.


	Santee St & E 12th St Loa Angeles, CA 90015

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The SHOP

The Eat

Suzie Bag is one of my absolute favorite destinations close to Santee Alley for my handbag obsession. Styles and Prices are fab! They carry Nicole Lee and every new trend imaginable. Talk about arm candy! Put this one on the list!

Tel: 213.749.9093

Address: 1046 S. Santee St.

Los Angeles, CA 90015

Tel: 213.749.9093

Fax: 213.749.7890

Store Hours (PST):

Mon-Fri: 9:00AM - 6:00PM

Sat: 9:00AM - 6:00PM

Sun: Closed

*Call first as in the past Suzie Bag has had multiple locations

for retail and wholesale.

I could so easily buy the handbag on the left in all four colors it's offered in; gray, black, turquoise, and white The white is amazing! Love This! bag! Love the detail! Average price $39.99.

Patchwork Hobo Bag is great for summer beach bag and back to school. Average price $19.99.

Clutch Save, TOGAS & Totes

in LA's Fashion District & Santee Alley

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in LA's Fashion Scene

We've lusted and loved our locally based designer

Geren Ford's signature silky silhouettes that have always given us sexy luxe style and comfort to our bods.

Only a genius could take those same elements and create a cushy femme pump a la D'Orsay for our feet. Or gladiator influenced sandals. Or ballet flats.

What? That's right. Geren Ford recently launched her fab shoe line! You can't believe what's in store for fall.

Average Price: $295

The D'Orsay Pump, 2010

SEXY & FUNCTIONAL!

$395.00 online and in store.

www.gerenford.com

www.bloomingdales.com

www.revolveclothing.com

Geren Ford's Hawk Line

www.urbanoutfitters.com

From the Editor

I've always liked to get my chic on by checking out the lo's

and high's -- the street scene as well as designer runways.

I like the mix and how it creates fashion that we really wear

and can really afford.

The three big winners on the scene this summer are

definitely the "morning after" clutch, seductive and sleek

in everything from metallic gold and silver to solid bright's;

the toga top and dress (show that shoulder! in animal or floral

print); and the tote....um, wait.

OK. So here's the thing. I've always been a tote fan. Years ago Esprit made the best. Then remember Kate Spade's original? But seriously, after what I've recently seen....I'm done and done.

The totes I've spotted on the street and the designer runways, in stores, online, in catalogues are tired looking, awkward, dull and....best word I can think of -- flaccid. No thanks.

For me, send the messenger! I want something colorful, bold, a statement. And I serendipitously found it.

I ran into Kristy Hessman, one-time newspaper reporter (who had once done an article on me) is now a handbag entrepreneur importing from Vietnam fabulous recycled ag feedbag messengers, as well as cosmetic travel bags and recycled rubber handbags. I'm getting a pink AND pale yellow messenger! Love the piggies playing soccer! Oh yeah. Read Green Scene below for more info.

Sarah

XXOOSarah email me

Editor in Chief

Soccer Sow Messenger Bag

14 w x 18 h; Dual Velcro front closure; Main zip; pocket Inner zip pouch;

Two side pockets;

Adjustable nylon strap with

Cushioned padding

Average $38 USD

Too cool. Love these recylced feed bags and rubber handbags from www.racsacks.com (Rac Sacks), brainchild of Kristy Hessman. Let's just say her first trip to Vietnam was inspirational. Who could resist the idea of importing these finds? Check out a few pieces from Rac Sacks debut collection.

Rac Sacks is selling both wholesale and retail. Contact wholesale@racsacks.com for pricing.

Hoop Bag; Recycled Rubber

13 3/4 w x 11 h; Wooden Handles

$55 USD

Retro in Rubber: 14w x 11 1/4h

Wooden handles; Snap closure

$45 USD

Babe’s Bag

8 w x 5 h

Cosmetic Bag

Zipper closure

$14 USD

CHICKEN KABOBS

#23-Boneless Chicken Kabob

Chunks of boneless chicken marinated in lemon juice, herbs, saffron flame broiled to perfection 9.95

#24-Chicken Koobideh Kabob

Two skewers of seasoned ground fillet of chicken rolled around the skewer, flame broiled to perfection 9.95

#25-Boneless Breast of Chicken Kabob

Fillet of chicken breast marinated in lemon juice, herbs, saffron, flame broiled to perfection 10.95

#26-California Chicken Kabob

Boneless breast of chicken marinated in lemon juice, herbs, saffron skewered with mushrooms, bell pepper and onion, flame broiled to perfection served with hummus, salsa, shirazi salad and

lima bean rice 16.95

#27-Cornish hen Kabob

Cornish game hen marinated in lemon juice, herbs and saffron, flame broiled to perfection 10.95

FISH KABOBS

#28-White Fish Kabob

Fresh white fish fillet marinated in saffron and house Seasoning, flame broiled and served with lima bean dill rice and organic mix green salad 14.95

#29-Salmon Kabob

Premium Fresh Atlantic salmon marinated in saffron and house seasoning, flame broiled and served with lima bean dill rice and organic mix green salad 14.95

BEEF KABOBS

#31-Beef Koobideh Kabob

Two skewers of lean USDA choice ground beef seasoned with spices, flame broiled to perfection 9.95

#32-Ckk Shish Kabob

Fillet mignon marinated and skewered with bell pepper and onion flame broiled to perfection 16.95

LAMB KABOB

#33-Rack of Lamb Kabob

Succulent rack of spring lamb marinated in lemon juice, herbs and saffron, flame broiled to perfection 18.95

COMBINATIONS

#34-Koobideh Kabob Combo

A combination chicken koobideh kabob and beef koobideh kabob 10.95

#35-Chicken Kabob Combo

Combination of boneless chicken kabob and a Skewer of ground chicken kabob or ground beef kabob 12.95 Breast 13.95

#36-Shish Kabob Combo

Combination of house shish kabob and a skewer of Ground Beef kabob 18.95

#37-Chef’s Combo (for 3 or more)

Combination of Ckk shish kabob, boneless chicken kabob and your choice of fish kabob served with white rice and two choice of specialty rice and house salad 44.27

Hours: Mon-Fri 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Sat 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Attire: Casual

Accepts Credit Cards: Yes

Price Range: $$

Good for Groups: Yes

Good for Kids: Yes

Delivery: Yes

Take-out: Yes

Waiter Service: Yes

Wheelchair Accessible: Yes

Outdoor Seating: No

Alcohol: None

Rating & Reviews

This place has great food. You have to try:

#1-Magic Eggplant (kashk o' bodemjon) - not really a fan of eggplant, but really good.

#57-Lobia Polo (basmati rice mixed with special tomato sauce, green beans, and minced fillet mignon) Yummy!

#25-Boneless Breast of Chicken Kabob - this one is always good.

Try it for yourself, you'll keep wanting more.

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VEGGiE KABOB

#30-Ckk Veggie Kabob

Combination of bell pepper, portabella mushroom, onion and zucchini skewered and flame broiled to perfection served with rice and mix green salad 9.95

BEEF KABOBS