Los Angeles Shopping

  1. 8 Ball

    It's Vegas-kitsch with Swingers style at cosy 8 Ball, where leopard-print bowling shirts lounge beside tiki torches, Twinkie cookbooks and Betty Page heels. Frank and Elvis books flirt from shelves up front.

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  2. American Rag

    Tiny tees, tight jeans and top-tier brands make this chic store a fave with the MySpace crowd. The latest designer duds are on the left while vintage, slightly cheaper 'rags' are found on the right. Saucy shoes preen in the middle.

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  3. Babystyle

    The chicest babies in town kick their strollers toward the bright colors and cool fashions of babystyle, cruising the stroller ramp into a wide selection of clothes and accessories perfect for every stage of mother and babyhood. The tees for tots - 'Preschool is cool' - are impossibly cute.

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  4. Barneys New York

    A grand central staircase woos shoppers through four floors of svelte and stylish designer duds for every possible occasion. The best part? Lunch at rooftop deli-with-a-view, Barney Greengrass.

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  5. Black + Blue

    Within the spare, rockin' walls of Black + Blue, fashion-forward fellas get their moment with the hottest labels and accessories in town - Theory, Stitches and Juicy Men plus a few homegrown faves like K&J shirts and Travis Walker rings.

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  7. Blonde La

    Highlight your beach-chic roots at this bright and sassy boutique where the upbeat staff are ready to dress your inner blonde with the latest hoodies, camis, dresses and denims.

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  8. Bodhi Tree

    Here since 1970, this cosy cottage of enlightenment carries an impressively broad range of spiritual-minded books - Buddhism, Christianity, astrology, shamanism - that's attractive to students and dabblers alike. Psychic readings offered daily.

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  9. Book & Poster

    Budding screenwriters know this hardscrabble shop is the place to purchase blueprints for future success - hundreds of TV and movie scripts all for sale between around US$10 and around US$15 . If you bring one they want but don't have, they'll barter. Rare movie posters and life-size Elvis cutouts also available.

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  10. Brick Lane

    No time for London this year? Pop over to Brick Lane, just past the red phone booth, to dress as if you'd been there. A mix of new and stylishly familiar (Issa, Ted Baker, Ben Sherman) - whatever it is you fancy, the friendly staff in this upscale British bungalow will fix you up with just the right London look.

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  11. Buster & Sullivan

    There's no such thing as a bad dog at Buster & Sullivan. Argyle sweaters, candy-striped cabana beds and 'Chewy Vuitton' plush toys ensure you'll have the most stylish pooch in town. Basset hounds, pocket puggles, Great Danes - all are welcome at this high-end doggy boutique. Don't miss the biscuit bar.

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  13. Century City

    A divine alfresco shopping mall, and it's only a mile from Rodeo Dr. Godiva, Kenneth Cole and Abercrombie & Fitch are among more than 200 mostly high-end stores anchored by Bloomingdales & Macy's. Thirty new shops, seven restaurants and a new dining terrace were added in 2005 as part of long-term renovation.

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  14. Cheese Store Of Beverly Hills

    If someone moved your cheese, you're likely to find it - or something better - at this charming, well-stocked fromagerie . French, Italian, aged, new, hard or soft - all jockey for attention from the counter while wine, olives and oils call out from towering shelves.

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  15. Distant Lands Travel Bookstore & Outfitters

    Travel junkies jonesin' for a jaunt can feed their fix at Old Town's Distant Lands. With comfy couches, loads of travel wear, knowledgeable staff, and shelves stacked with guides from Alaska to Zimbabwe, vagabonds will stay all day or flee in minutes, guidebook and map firmly in hand.

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  16. Equator Books

    Locals ride their bikes into this garage-style indie bookstore, open since 2004. The right side of the shop features tall shelves of out-of-print and collectable books running the gamut from Alex Haley's Roots to Umberto Eco's Travels with Mayan Realities . On the left you'll find new books focusing on surf and skate, music and, well, circus freaks and bullfighting. Art exhibits are displayed in the center.

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  17. Fashion District

    Approximately 700 stores devoted to women's wear cluster on Los Angeles St between Olympic and Pico Blvds and on 11th St between Los Angeles and San Julian Sts; 360 men's wear stores and 169 children's wear fill surrounding blocks. On the last Friday of the month a few designer showrooms open briefly to unload samples and overstock at great prices. Sales take place from to at New Mart and California Market.

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  19. Harry Winston

    The priciest store on Rodeo may be the happiest to see you. After a recent move to brighter, more accessible digs, the famed diamond purveyor replaced its formal counters with small islands to improve pedestrian flow. Silk, velvet and silver leaf adorn the soaring walls, complementing the still stunning array of sparkling baubles.

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  20. Horizons West

    The sun won't be setting on Horizons West in the immediate future. This landmark surf shop was granted a temporary reprieve from demolition after neighbors rallied the Santa Monica Landmarks Commission. This scruffy corner was the hangout for the 1970s surfers and skaterats chronicled in the movies Lords of Dogtown and Dogtown & Z-boys . Inside, rent a board or browse the boardshorts, flip-flops, and beachy tees packing the tiki-themed rooms. Board rental is around US$10 an hour.

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  21. John Post Gallery

    Photographer John Post captures South Bay landscapes like no other, and he's been at it for 31 years. Colorful, iconic shots of lonely lifeguard stands, blossoming walk streets and SoCal sunsets have made him a local darling. His pint-sized gallery is well stocked with prints, posters and panoramas - some of the shots taken during global travels.

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  22. Just Tantau

    Everything a gift store should be - fun, happy to see you, and stocked with one-of-a-kind gifts. Worth a closer look: handmade ornaments, naughty checkbook covers, Venice canal prints, and playful fine jewelry. The bracelets made from old-fashioned typewriter keys are a kick. Guys can gain points with a 'just-because-I-wanted-to' perfect gift for that special gal.

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  23. Lisa Kline

    Less hectic than Kitson, Lisa Kline offers bright cheery digs, friendly service, and casual couture that has kept flip-flop fashionistas and the Hollywood elite looking fab for more than a decade. See also Lisa Kline Men (143 S Robertson Blvd) and Lisa Kline Kids (123 S Robertson Blvd).

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  25. Lululemon

    Yoga lovers yen for Lululemon's zen - where fashionable yogawear and knowledgeable staff quicken your search for perfect peace, not to mention the most flattering pair of workout pants. Wary about the yoga thing? This upbeat, colorful store offers free one-day classes on Sundays. Newbies encouraged.

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  26. Lush

    Scrubbing bubbles never looked so good. In fact, the homemade bath bombs loading the bins at this soap-scented store look so fresh, fruity and fancy that you're almost tempted to take a bite. But no worries here, the fun-loving staff are happy to explain the proper path for primo sudsy pampering.

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  27. Munky King

    Head to tiny Munky King where fanciful figurines - part toy, part art, part guilty pleasure - dot shelves like colorful candy confections. 'Individuality in the face of conformity,' is the official motto, and these individual-minded figurines clearly stick it to the man. Also in Mid-City (323-938-0091; 7308 Melrose Ave).

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  28. Oou

    Hip, trendy, with a dash of funky attitude, this compact but well-stocked boutique - with a focus on young designers - has jackets, tees and boots that keep the Los Feliz fashion-forward safely ahead of the curve.

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  29. Polka Dots & Moonbeams

    Stylistas sing the praises of this sassy number where orange Juicy jackets mingle with lime Free the People tees. From up-and-coming designers to fashionable old faves, there's something - bright sundresses, short shorts and spunky shoes - for every occasion. Check out the still-bursting-with-style vintage shop (323-651-1746; 8367 W 3rd St) a few doors down.

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