Echo Park welcomes new vintage boutique Tavin.Having said goodbye to one of our favorite Echo Park shops this year, we're excited to check out Tavin, a new art/concept boutique by stylist Erin Tavin . Offering a plethora of vintage goods, designer clothing, accessories, and hand-picked ephemera, this bohemian-inspired shop is decorated in a fresh palette of colors and rustic charm. A feast for the eyes and wallets, their vintage baubles and printed frocks are welcome additions to our summer getup. We'll be sure to stop by this Saturday as the shop hosts their grand opening soiree featuring live music, cocktails, and of course, shopping!
When: Opening party, Saturday, July 11, from 5 p.m. to midnight
Where: Tavin , 1543 Echo Park Avenue, (near Morton Avenue and Grafton Street); Echo Park; 310-704-6058.
TOMS Shoes Sample Sale What: Check out TOMS Shoes annual sample sale at their Santa Monica headquarters. Shop their cheap colorful kicks for men, women, and baby—and as always, give back with their "One for One" campaign giving a needy child new shoes with every purchase. When: Saturday, July 11, from 10 to 7 p.m. Where:
TOMS
Shoes Sample Sale, 3025 Olympic Boulevard, Studio C, (between Stewart and Stanford streets); Santa Monica; 310-566-3170. Lazy Sunday BBQ Event at Space 15 Twenty What: Head down to Space 15 Twenty as they host a Lazy Sunday
BBQ event
. Find quirky shoe accessories from The 2 Bandits (now 40% off) as well as chic head bands from Ban.do, and vintage-inspired frocks from Rachel Antonoff. Plus, check out live music from Steel Train & Fun, free drinks, and tons of shopping! When: Sunday, July 12, from noon to 3 p.m. Where: Lazy Sunday BBQ Event at
Space 15 Twenty
, 1520 North Cahuenga Boulevard, (between W. Sunset Boulevard and Selma Avenue); 323-465-1893. What Goes Around Comes Around Sale What: While you're checking out the BBQ event, be sure to head next door as vintage boutique What Goes Around Comes Around hosts their summer sale. Score 20% to 70% off a selection of new and vintage clothing. When: Ongoing sale Where:
What Goes Around Comes Around
at Space 15 Twenty, 1520 North Cahuenga Boulevard, (between W. Sunset Boulevard and Selma Avenue); 323-836-0252. Guy Baxter, Wren, & Friends Sample Sale What: Head downtown for a special Guy Baxter,
Wren
, Myne, and Heidi Merrick sample sale. This 2-day sale offers discounts of up 90% off new spring goods as well as past season collections—including sample dresses, jackets, pants, and tops (now $15 - $100). When: Friday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday July, 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where:
Guy Baxter
, Wren, & Friends Sample Sale, 117 West 9th Street, Suite 201, (between S. Main Street and S. Broadway); 323-309-8045. Lake Boutique Blowout Sale? What: Ladies, Lake boutique's summer blowout sale is now featuring women's clothing at up to 70% off and shoes at up to 30% off. Plus, not to feel left out, they're men's sale is still going strong with new markdowns. When: Sale starts Friday, July 10, and ongoing ?Where:
Lake
, 2910 Rowena Avenue, (between Herkimer and Avenel streets); 323-664-6522. Beckley Boutique Sale What: West Hollywood's Beckley boutique is offering up to 50% off their newly-launched
online shop
. They're showcasing designer goods from Zac Posen, Catherine Malandrino, Thread Social, and more. When: Ongoing sale Where:
Beckley
, 8620 Melrose Avenue, (between Huntley and Westbourne drives); 310-652-3500. Iko Iko Sale What: Angelino Heights' IKO IKO is inviting shoppers to revamp their summer wardrobe and space with 30% off all items in their gallery-boutique. Find discounts on clothing, wall hangings, and their collection of unique art objects. When: Now through Tuesday, July 14 Where:
IKO IKO
, 1298 West Sunset Boulevard, (at Innes Avenue); 323-719-1079. Welcome Hunters Seasonal Sale What: Avant-garde boutique Welcome Hunters' seasonal sale is in full swing with 50% savings on their current season merch and up to 80% off remaining past season collections. When: Sale goes until it's sold Where:
Welcome Hunters
, 451 Gin Ling Way, (between N. Broadway and N. Hill Street); 213-687-9905. Milk Boutique Sale What: West Third Street's Milk boutique is taking major markdowns on their already sweet stock of sale merch. Find current markdowns of up to 75% off their designer offerings—including pieces from Rag & Bone, Karen Walker, Sonia Rykiel, Loeffler Randall, Stretsis, and more. When: Ongoing sale Where:
Milk
, 8209 West Third Street, (between South Harper and South La Jolla avenues); 323-951-0330; and online at
shopatmilk.com
. TenOverSix Summer Clearance Sale What: Our friends at TenOverSix are beating the summer heat with new markdowns on their entire store. Find 30% to 70% markdowns on all spring bags, shoes, men's accessories, swimwear, jewelry, and so much more When: Sale is ongoing to make room for fall Where:
TenOverSix
, 7427 Beverly Boulevard, (at N. Vista Street); 323-330-9355. A.P.C. Madras and Liberty Collection Sale What: Shop new markdowns on A.P.C.'s colorful Madras and Liberty collections. Take up to 30% off their men's and women's clothing, shoes, and accessories—including a classic Jersey tank (now $28), a Canvas jacket (now $147), and a Check button-down shirt (now $84). When: Now through Wednesday, July 22 Where:
A.P.C.
, 619 North Croft Avenue, (between Rangely Avenue and Clinton Street); 323-297-0414. Confederacy Sale What: Located on a sunny stretch of Hollywood Boulevard, the
Confederacy
boutique is launching into their summer sale with 40% markdowns throughout the store. Score steals for both guys and girls from Boy by Band of Outsiders, Proenza Schouler,A.P.C., Phillip Lim, Rag & Bone, Jill Stuart, Kova & T, Alexander Wang, and so many other amazing lines. Plus, be sure to make this a shopping repeat, as they take further markdowns every week through July. When: Sale runs through mid-July Where:
Confederacy
, 4661 Hollywood Boulevard, (between North Vermont Avenue and Rodney Drive); 323-913-3040. South Willard Sale What: South Willard is taking final markdowns up to 70% off their handsome collection of men's goods. Peruse clothing and accessories from Raf Simons, Dries Van Noten, Patrik Ervell, Stephan Schneider, Common Projects, Pierre Hardy, Band of Outsiders, and more. When: Sale goes until it's gone Where:
South Willard
, 8038 West 3rd Street, (between South Crescent Heights Boulevard and South Laurel Avenue); 323-653-6153. Creatures of Comfort Summer Sale What: Creatures of Comfort's ongoing summer sale is now at the 70% off point. Find sale items from Zucca, Surface to Air, Araks, Acne, and more. When: Ongoing sale Where:
Creatures of Comfort
, 730 North Edinburgh Street, (between Waring and Melrose avenues); 323-655-7855; and online at
shop.creaturesofcomfort.us
. Satine Sale What: The Satine boutique has just made additional markdowns on their coveted designer merch. Find amazing discounts of up to 70% off items from Isabel Marant, Vanessa Bruno, Tsumori Chisato, Matthew Williamson, Alexander McQueen, Thakoon, Alexander Wang, and lots more. When: Ongoing sale Where:
Satine
, 8117 West 3rd Street, (between South Crescent Heights Boulevard and South Kilkea Drive); 323-655-2142; and online at
satineboutique.com
. Mohawk General Store Sale What: Grab merch at up to 30% off at Mohawk General Store's end-of-season sale. Guys and girls, find recently-reduced clothing, shoes, and accessories from Rachel Comey, The Generic Man, Alex B, Repetto, Cynthia Vincent, Jeffrey Campbell, Dolce Vita, and more. When: Ongoing sale Where:
Mohawk General Store
, 1102 Mohawk Street, (at W. Sunset Boulevard); 213-484-8162. Feature Boutique Sale and Pop-up What: Feature boutique has just launched their newest pop-up featuring Geren Ford's pretty feminine dresses from summer '09. They'll be offering an exclusive gift with purchase over $400, as well as 50% sales on select items by Alexander Wang, Jenni Kayne, Karen Walker, Lover, Vena Cava, Crispin and Basilio, and Future Classics. When: Sale goes until the end of July Where:
Feature
, 11958 San Vicente Boulevard, (between Montana Avenue and South Bundy Drive); 310-826-6600.
Online Bona Drag Sale What: E-boutique Bona Drag is having their first big sale and offering discounted merch from Sophomore, Society for Rational Dress, Samantha Pleet, Rachel Antonoff, Judi Rosen, She-Bible, and many others. Score discounts of up to 50% off their feminine dresses, accessories, and more. When: Sale goes until it's gone Where: Shop online at
bonadrag.com
. Acne Sale What: Discounts at Acne's online shop are now at the 60% off mark on their spring/summer '09 lines. Pick up a few classic staples for both guys and girls now before it's gone. When: Ongoing sale Where: Shop online at
shop.acnestudios.com
. I Don't Like Mondays Sale What: E-boutique I Don't Like Mondays has just launched their first spring sale. Choose from a selection of men's and women's casual T-shirts, dresses, denim, and more—now up to 30% off. When: Sale lasts until it's gone Where: Shop online at
idontlikemondays.us
. Aloha Rag Sale What: One of our favorite e-shops, Aloha Rag, kicks off their seasonal clearance sale with markdowns of up to 30% off. When: Sale is ongoing Where: Shop online at
aloharag.com
.