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Santee Alley
is located in the heart of LA's Fashion District. Just follow the links below for driving directions, map, as well as retail and wholesale store listings for the entire 90-block LA Fashion District and Santee Alley area. (Shut-up!)
Santee Alley is located between Santee Street and Maple Avenue, from Olympic Boulevard to 12th Street.
Santee Alley is open 365 days a year. Hours are 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Sunday.
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LOVE Kimberly Tia. Love that she's going to be a guest blogger with us! Check out her recent visit to the Alley.
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I am denim OBSESSED
Especially for Rock & Republics..the fitment is sick
and I just love that they're super Rock n Roll with skulls, leather, sparklies..
and ish... white not have a flashy bum right?
I started collecting denim last month, and I can't stop...
so I bought two more True Religions, and not picture here are my Frankie B.s
that Pam and Joey convinced me that they'll be LOVE (and they are!!)
I ordered my 2nd pair of FB's on her site like 2 days later!!!! LMAO!!!
My 7's are getting faded, but they're that really comfy faded, and I don't wanna get rid of them just yet, but yes... I have denim for Canada... so stoked.
I was never one to pay a pretty penny for denim until I slid into a REAL pair,
I was usually rockin F21 denims or Mossimo from Target...but this is...
Pure LUST from here on out....so ya no turning back ever again.
Look at this SKULL for Rock and Republic..... SICK right?
i ♥ my rocks...
Santee Alley Part Deux
I Survived... Santee Alley in the Garment District of LA
I was on a mission w/my bff in tow -
to find myself the fabulous Alexander McQueen Skull sh'booties...
bad sadly no luck... I even picked the brain of the lovely, Sarah behind the site:
http://www.santeealleyonline.com/ !!! *sigh*
Do check out her site for great deals and eye-spy goodies!
but, I managed to still put in some shopping in DT LA, I needed stuff for Canada
considering that I'm staying for more than 1 month, so I need to be booted and suited properly.
Here's the skinny on most of my PHAT...
Bomber Motorcycle Jacket $25.00
(haggled down from $35 w/ no tax)
OmG Shoes....
Faux Suede Zipper Sh'booties $20 (no tax)
$25 Leather Faux Studded Sh'Booties
I reallllly dug these damn things..
I thought these were cute "short stuff" style sh'booties..
The "Gang"...
I should've gotten some browns/grays and purples.
what a doof.... oh well pacific mall here i come then.. lol
Clothes n' Stuff Con'td
Fitted White Jacket w/ Corset Belt and Leopard Pencil Skirt.
Make a killin'
These are being packed in my luggage of course, my fave reggae star
mr bob marley...
another find from my fave santee boutique was this cute studded waisted
pocketed black dress, nice for cocktails and dinners no?
I found this one boutique in Santee and was drooling over so many of their items in their store, this was one of the pieces I managed to take home with me from there.
Studded white bustier, tubie thing... totally rockstar. $20 (no tax)
Gotta have the cute jackets...
$18.00 no tax'
Our day of shopping ended at Trader Vics over at LA Live (right by the staple center) and I have this school girl crush on the GM, so I come to enjoy his vast selection of rums and cocktails while staring and munch munching on my Calamari with Wasabi Mayo and my Hummus w/ Grilled Pitas.... Here's the photo run-down of the fab'ness
My school girl crush in the suit...
It was my eye-spy sneak shot w/out being obvious...
Stalkerish of me huh... lmao...
BUT HEY if you bat your eyelashes...
good things come your way...
Which included our complimentary dessert of Fried Banana Fritters
with Ice Cream and Fresh Cream and Trader Vic's Mudslide (absolutely STOUT)
This was CJ's Drink a Sambwong (sp) Rum Punch
and of course this cute one is mine below
it's called "the Potted parrot"
Isn't she soooo cute!!!!
and taking advantage of the 4pm Happy Tiki Hour
We got the amazing Hummus Dip w/Tahini
and grilled Pita bread and roasted garlic...
and this was our "drink for two"
which was Trader Vic's famous punch bowl...VERY REFRESHING
especially after being in the alley all day in the sun.
and my "crush" came over and hand delivered a glass of
the house vodka on the rocks to try, it was incredibly smooth...
the drive home uh -- not so much... lmao.
(wonder what he slipped in there... lol)
Our tiki happy hour was absolutely awesome and I came away
with "crush" digits, so I'd say the day ended in the best way possible.
(CJ even managed to leave his visa card on the table in absent-mindness,
so we had to come back..lmao)
There was something very "ODD" about this lil Wahine
rocking a WEENIE? or something.. lmao...
My Countdown For T-dot is nearing and I'm soooo EXCITED
I can't wait to jump on AIR CANADA and just RELAX...
Life honestly can't get any better for me at this point.
I'm purely overjoyed
and feel absolutely BLESSED.
Year of the OX is BEYOND "my" year.
and hmmm NY w/ Lady L and Pamcakes???
Gonna work that in, some how, some way....
Posted by Kimberly, 2009 14 ♥ comments
Labels: Los Angeles, Santee Alley, Trader Vics
DATELINE
Kimberly Tia aka KT
New Kicks & Trader Vic's LA + Packing for TO begins!
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WAIT!!!
Santee Alley & LAFD Survival Tips!
SA & LAFD is a frugalistas' paradise! Over 1,000 stores sell to the general public at discounted prices! Don't be shy. A little bargaining can get you a long ways, like 30% to 70% off retail prices!
FYI: Most of the stores sell to both wholesale and retail, and on Saturdays, many "wholesale-only" stores will sell to the general public. Shopping SA & LAFD is all about finding the latest fashion trends for cheap!
BUSINESS HOURS
Monday - Sunday, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
SATURDAYS are the busiest days.
SUNDAYS
Santee Alley and many stores in the LAFD are open 365 days a year. Individual store hours may vary.
Many stores are wholesale-only (solo mayoreo). Signs will be posted on the outside if they are not open to the general public.
Many stores don't accept credit cards.
TAKE CASH!!!! ATMs are located throughout LAFD. Check out the LAFD Map Guide below for exact locations.
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 may not be there later.
Eat the HOT DOGS! They rocka!!!!
So do the fruit cocktails w/paprika.
BRING WATER BOTTLE(s)!
OH!!!!Public restrooms are not really an option! There are some, that you need quarters for....so you can always go to Starbucks or Micky D's. Stay clear of BK. Ewww.
Serious shoppers bring luggage strollers and fill them up!
Lots of roof-top parking, for a song.
ALLEY A-LIST
Check-out:
Suzie Bag@
1046 S. Santee Street
213-749-9093
M-F - 8:30am-5:50pm
Sat - 8:340am - Noon
Sun - Closed
These handbags from @Suzie Bag are meow! Must have! Great prices. Suzie's has hundreds of styles to choose from.
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Month of March, 2010
"SANTEE ALLEY IS NOT FOR THE FAINT OF HEART. This is serious stuff. Mean it. Don't come cryin' to me! Mean it........."
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