HIGH-END SHOPPING FOR WEE BONS VIVANTS
Clothes fit for a little prince or princess? The Beverly Hills kids’ boutique Marie-Chantal would know something about that. Its founder (and namesake) married into the Greek royal family (long in self-imposed exile), and her new store, which opened late last month with a “play-date party†for celebrity guests, is the eighth in a chain supplying high-end goods for kids and new moms.
For boys (2 to 12 years) -- Marie-Chantal says she always designs with her four sons in mind -- the shop stocks plenty of special-occasion casual wear. Marie-Chantal says her favorites are $105 button-down shirts and $73 cargo shorts worn with Converse sneakers.
The girls’ clothing (2 to 12 years) will make your daughter into a casual mini-me, with looks that include a $180 floral-print maxi-dress and $105 cotton caftans. For Southern California weather, the shop stocks plenty of shorts ($75 to $80) and $123 sundresses. Footwear includes $108 flats.
Marie-Chantal says the most popular gift in the store has been her $73 “angelic†onesie with angel wings, which comes in a gift box on which birth information can be written.
The shop also stocks books and toys (starting at $20) including Steiff stuffed animals and a toy Vespa-like scooter, along with jewelry that a mother might appreciate: $160 silver and gold-plated “kid-shaped†charms, for instance, and a $1,650 keepsake diamond pendant.
338 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 550-1401. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.mariechantal.com
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SALES
Ed Hardy Intimates Saturday: Christian Audigier’s stalwart label with tattoo-inspired designs holds a sample sale of its women’s lingerie collection, including lounge and sleepwear. Prices start as low as $3 (25 items maximum per customer). Major credit cards accepted.
600 St. Paul Ave., Suite 201, Los Angeles. (213) 250-0022. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. edhardyintimates.com
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OPENINGS
South Paradiso: The handmade, vintage-inspired rock ‘n’ roll leather collection, designed by Romulus Von Stezelberger and co-owned by Redwood Bar’s Christian Frizzell and Joe Walters, opens its first boutique in Sunset Plaza. The local line’s leather jackets ($1,100 to $5,000), denim ($600) and accessories, including bags ($400), are an homage to late 1960s and early 1970s rockers.
8533 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. (310) 657-2323. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
Alice + Olivia: Stacey Bendet’s city chic ready-to-wear collection lands in the Malibu Lumber Yard shopping center. Day-to-evening looks include $84 cropped leggings, $115 tank tops with curved hems, $220 cargo pants and $440 halter dresses. The store also stocks kids’ wear and Anthony + Mo menswear plus the affordable (around $38) Alice + Olivia for Payless shoe collection.
3939 Cross Creek Road, Malibu. (310) 775-8375. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. www.aliceandolivia.com
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EVENTS
Pool Party Thursday and Saturday: The swimwear maker throws two events featuring gift bags with purchase -- gifts include sunscreen, spa and yoga coupons -- and locally made Limoncello. New bikinis and maillots ($225 to $265) come structured and in earth tones. Enter to win a weekend stay, including discounted dining and spa, at the Parker Palm Springs.
Michael Nusskern, 1630 San Miguel Drive, Newport Beach. (949) 759-5500. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday.
Fred Segal Flair, 500 Broadway, Santa Monica. (310) 451-7178. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday.
www.poolswimwear.com
Westfield Santa Anita Friday until May 10: Refurbished mall in Arcadia shows off its new promenade with a weekend full of fashion shows, live performances and fortune cookie giveaways. On Friday, the California Philharmonic performs for shoppers at 4:30 p.m. On Saturday, Radio Disney artist Savannah hits the stage at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m. For Mother’s Day on Sunday, free gifts for moms.
400 S. Baldwin Ave. Arcadia. (626) 445-6255. 10:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday to Friday. 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. westfield.com/santaanita
Alberta Ferretti trunk show Thursday and Friday: Milanese designer showcases her 1920s flapper-inspired fall looks at her signature boutique. Prices start at $695 for blouses and $895 for skirts, with dresses hovering at around $2,000. RSVP to [email protected].
8626 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. (310) 652-9000. 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. www.albertaferretti.com
Zero + Maria Cornejo Thursday and Friday: New York-based fashion designer Maria Cornejo, a favorite of Michelle Obama, hosts two trunk shows in L.A. The Sigerson Morrison event, co-hosted by Kari Sigerson and Miranda Morrison, showcases spring/summer shoes (regular price around $320) along with clothing and a special event discount of 20% off both labels. Cornejo will appear at Santa Monica’s Weathervane boutique the next day for a fall/winter collection cocktail preview.
Sigerson Morrison, 23410 Civic Center Way, Malibu. (310) 317-6868. 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday.
Weathervane, 1209 Montana Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 393-5344, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Friday.
zeromariacornejo.com
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SALONS AND SPAS
Christophe Today until May 10: Beverly Hills salon is offering 50% off services for moms and their daughters. Prices before discount: $80 blow dry, $100 color treatments, $160 haircuts ($70 for men) and $200 highlights.
348 N. Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills. (310) 274-0851. 8:15 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. 8:15 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday. www.cristophe.com
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