Located in the trendy Montana Avenue Shopping District, a street which has become a favorite with upscale West Siders but is still relatively unknown to tourists, this store is typical of the boutiques you find along here. Offering quality merchandise in a sophisticated environment, its specialty is lingerie and it stocks a vast array of intimate apparel. If you are looking for something to wear over the lingerie, the shop also offers a collection of "outer" clothing. For a finishing touch, check out the jewelry.
When Vroman's Bookstore began to expand on Colorado Boulevard, the owners decided to start a different type of store. One of the nicer gift stores in Pasadena, the store also features large floor lamps and elegant chairs. Attractive globes mounted on elegant stands dot the store; handsome stationery adorned with paintings by famous artists are reasonably priced. A number of art and craft events take place here.
TOD's is known the world over for its luxurious and elegant footwear for both men and women. Celebrities and those with a taste for the finer things and the wallets to back it up, go out of their way to dress their feet in the shop's premier footwear. The store features comfortable loafers and moccasins, and sports shoes perfect for tennis, sailing, or just a day of sightseeing. In addition, it carries a line of fine leather bags and accessories. This is a popular stop for everyone from tourists to local Beverly Hills residents.
Tucked away just off the beaten path of the Venice Beach boardwalk lies Small World Books, a charming and peaceful haven for booklovers. With its entrance that opens into a corner of the Sidewalk Café's patio area, you might almost miss it if it weren't for a demure wooden sign pointing the way. Once inside, you have entered another world - a serious book lover's realm, that is cool and quiet and larger than it seems from the front. The Mystery Annex is a spacious alcove of books specializing in the mystery and suspense genre, from Vampire Fiction to Spy Novels. You can browse through employee picks and bestsellers, many adorned with a handwritten note extolling the merits found inside. In an era of commercialized mega-booksellers, a local shop like this is a comforting and refreshing treat.
Westchester Bakery carries only fresh, high-quality baked goods such as donuts, muffins, scones, brownies, cheesecake, croissants, cookies and more. It specializes in custom cakes, designed to your liking for any occasion. Besides the classic flowers and writing, you can also have cakes with 3-D icing, portraits, novelties and brush drawings. The cakes are not just pretty packages - these cakes taste great, too. You can choose from Banana Cake with fresh bananas, Chocolate Mousse Cake, Carrot Cake and Pink Champagne Cake, among others.