One thing I love about shopping in the Fairfax District is that you will find lots of cool vintage…read morestores here in the area. Recess was awesome. I purchased some lamps, and older vintage antiques here. Place has been around a long time. I also found some items to decorate my home with. Everything is relatively cheap, depending on what the items are. Service was good, and I had a good experience for my first time here.

Pure elegance . Will put ANY retail store out of business because if you can't find anything here…read moreyou can't find it anywhere

Been coming to Maya for years now and I absolutely love it. I always find the most unique jewelry…read morepieces and they don't overcharge. Also have done a ton of gift buying here. I've bought everything from earrings and rings to blankets and slippers and everything and anything in between. Also everything is ethically sourced. The staff here are great as well. They manage to be helpful but not to the point where they are breathing down your neck. Parking is fairly easy on the side streets. Definitely check them out!

I went yesterday to buy a ring, and she has so many very nice pieces, I bought two rings and a…read morebracelet! I will go back again, and again, because this story has the best variety I have ever seen. I actually a little extra time talking to the very nice owner. Turns out, I had driven the star of a show on the Starz Network there, because he had bought an earring on his show, and needed another one, and this is where he bought it! Great store!

wonderful customer service and great selection! so many things still with tags on themread more

Trove is a wonderful resale and consignment store. They have a huge selection of gently used items…read more You can get designer or name brand clothing, all sorts of accessories, purses, shoes, things for your home and they even have a baby section. Their prices are quite reasonable. Many items are up to 80% off what you would pay for great clothes and bags. They also have some nice art now and again it is all fairly priced. This is not a Salvation Army type store, yes, all items are used, but all are designer or something you may have seen in a store. They do not have a huge vintage section and that is fine. It has just really nice things that I would end up paying a lot more for new. The service is great. The staff is nice and knows what is in the store and where. If you are looking for a nice bag, they have it or some nice clothes. I have bought a few things there and I have never been disappointed.

Loved it. Passed it yesterday, my wife saw a mustard color jacket she expected to run $200-300 -…read moreand it was only $99. A fun shop with ultra-friendly staff. If I may and hopefully not offend them: The store should give the girls a budget to wear their clothes. I felt the staff was under-dressed.

So many stars to this place! Thank you to Wendy and her staff for all your help! I was attending an…read moreOld Hollywood themed event that evening and I was able to purchase everything in one store! The ladies were so extremely helpful, and found some great pieces for me. I am a bit more of the curvy shape, and I would've never expected to find something that fit me! I've always been discouraged at these stores because of the lack of sizes, so I never bothered to look for clothing. I am so grateful that they did!!

Had a great experience here with the staff after I had been searching LA for authentic Sonny Angels…read morein stock while home. My purse actually got stolen with my babies attached, Cauliflower and Sheep in their little Pochacco pouch so I'll be back in December for sure. Price is on par for a retailer so definitely come here.

I FINALLY made it out to JapanLA and I was in heaven. I am a lifelong Sanrio fan and I've visited…read moremany kawaii shops. This is probably the best shop I've shopped at and I hate that I live so far away! While that may be a good thing (I would be beyond broke), I could spend hours looking at all of the cuteness. I will say that they have an amazing Black Friday sale so put an alert in your calendars to shop online or visit. Staff was super friendly and cute (which I would expect nonetheless) and it was so cute to see the Sonny Angels trading tables out front. While I'm not a fan of Sonny Angeles, there are other varieties of hippers if that's what you're looking for. While most of the store is Sanrio related, there are other popular characters that are worth browsing. Prices are what you would expect for a pop culture store so plan accordingly. They also don't have a parking lot, but you can easily find street parking (the meters take card and coins). All in all, loved visiting and I cant wait to visit again!!!

Does Flirt Clothing live up to its name?…read more If you're expecting an inanimate building to ask your name and number, then no. And if you're expecting the employees to ask you "come here often?" before motioning the barkeep to bring you another of whatever you're having, then still, NO. Or maybe yes. Just not with me. Pffft. The clothes are definitely fun and flirty, though -- if you wear them. Flirt is the typical Melrose kitsch store -- one-offs and private labels abound. Not too many jean choices (mostly charcoal gray), and not that many T-shirts, but the ones they have will have you going gaga, lady. What's a boy like me doing reviewing an exclusively girl's store? Well, I have no intention of wearing that off-the-shoulder blouse or sundress (hmm... with the right belt and handbag, I -- nevermind), but the store is definitely a pleasant place, even if you're just waiting on girls to finish trying things on. You can stand there awkwardly listening to the early 1990s era boombox that's pumping out KISS FM all day (Lil Wayne seems determined to make me his fan), or check yourself out in the mirrors on the wall. "Oh you are quite the looker, aren't you..." Anyway, speaking of incredible, psychologically unhealthy narcissism (or not, whatever), the pink-curtained dressing rooms have matching pink folding chairs -- everything in the store has either touches or tons of pink, which sounds like a Hello Kitty nightmare but is actually kind of cute in a flamingo-pecked-my-eyes-out way. When you try things on, it's with a soft background of Pepto Bismo, but it does make that hotgasmic pair of koolats stand out in palatial, plaid glory. Sweet Heavens, but you're beautiful. Now close your curtain -- that weird tattoo guy with his tattooier girlfriend can see your thong. Hey, the stuff you're trying on is on sale, too! At least a fourth of the store is half off, so you'll have more money left over to blow on things like shoes, handbags, and rent. Service is fast, friendly, and helpful -- they'll make useful suggestions that aren't lame attempts at plus-selling. Flirt Clothing does lose one star because they forgot to remove a security tag on a $240 hobo bag. Now I'm going to have to come back tomorrow -- with receipt -- to have them remove it because SOMEBODY'S too busy (*cough* gainfully employed) to do so herself. I'm going to play like it's mine. It looks cuter on me anyway :-)

This is a nice store that carries clothing and accessories that you probably won't find at most…read moreother clothing shops on Melrose Ave. Most of the stores on this street tend to carry the same type of clothing. I bought a beautiful purple scarf with brown leopard spots on it the other day. The material was like that of a soft sweater. It was only $19.00. I could've gotten a better deal on it if I bargained with the lady there, but I didn't since the price was already low. Also, she was nice and showed me how to tie it since I wasn't sure how to wear it. I always leave scarves untied up until now. She showed me and it was easier than it I thought it would be. I really appreciated that. Also, it was great that she could actually break a $100.00 bill. Some places can't. If you're not familair with the area, you might not know that due to lots of competition, sometimes the shop owner or manager will give you a discount on clothes and other items if you ask them for one. Sometimes they are so eager to sell, they just offer you a good deal. I didn't want to appear cheap though, so I didn't bother asking. It was also nice that she didn't bug me or follow me around like a lot of the shop employees tend to do sometimes. This is a great place and I'll come back here next time I'm in LA.

We drove here from the inland empire in hopes to find a prom dress for my daughter, not realizing…read morethey were by appt only. Lucky for us we were greeted and welcomed by Doris. She invited us in to explain how to schedule an appt and also did a sweep of her inventory to see if she had anything to match what we were looking for. Her customer service, suggestions on other places to look, and kindness are unmatched. Even tho we didn't find a dress that day, we are so lucky to have met Doris! The true GEM! We will be back! I saw some Chanel shades and a pucci skirt I need! This place is a MUST VISIT! Thank you!

Icky insulting feeling. I was perusing for a Roaring 20's flapper hat. I was "escorted" upstairs…read more and given a box of crumbled arrayed hats all under the sulky supervision of a staff member, that apparently found it NECESSARY not to leave me or trust me with the box of squished vintage millinery. This place has a lovely collection of romantic white lacy Victorian blouses, all in great condition. They Range from $400+. However, this place has an overall elegiac atmosphere -- it needs some light & trust. I won't go back.

Sometimes we forget just how good we have it in LA with the plethora of neighborhood boutique shops…read moreright under our noses. Seaver - which is right in the middle of the West Third shopping stretch, just a couple of doors down from Joan's - is a great reminder of that fact. It's one of those quaint shops which makes you sigh a breath of relief knowing options still exist to spy a gift or great find, without making another trip to a cookie cutter mall with the rest of the sheep. Specializing in clothing (designed by the owner, Nathalie), gifts and little treasures, there's something here for just about everyone. We stumbled in after brunch and were amazed by the variety of unique offerings the shop is nearly overflowing with - designer rubber duckies (we left with "decorator duck"), vintage stripper cuff links, stenciled leatherette checkbook and ipod covers in yummy pastel colors for spring, magnets, soaps, custom aprons (that give Anthropologie a run for their money), some beautiful things for baby, and of course, clothes and accessories. Not all of Seaver's clothes fit my taste, but aside from the super fab aprons that actually make you want to cook, her brocade jackets are beautifully sewn and well worth the price of admission. If you're trying to find a special gift for someone hard to buy for, this boutique is not to be missed - not that you could miss the beautifully painted black and white floral exterior. Nathalie is a super helpful sweetheart, there's something for just about every budget, and she'll even gift wrap it for you before you go. LA doesn't get much better than that.

So nice. Helped me with everything I needed! One stop shop for any gifts you might need.read more

I'm all about cheap sunglasses. Why? Because they're going to wind up scratched, broken or lost…read morewithin a matter of minutes/weeks -- so why bother? Don't get me wrong, I own a nice pair -- but when you're lookin' for a specific style to match an outfit or costume for that matter -- Homeros is definitely where you want to go. It's a small shop with a wall the length of the store lined with sunglasses and a few turnstiles of more glasses. 2 for $15. Bargain found. :) They also have hats and belts n stuff.

Do you frequently drop, lose, or accidentally step on your sunglasses? If you're at all like me,…read morethan Homeros is for you! This little shop on Melrose has the widest (and cheapest!) range of sunglasses, for all of your clumsy needs!

This shop is the type of boutique novelty gift store you'd see walking by in NYC, SF or other…read morecosmopolitan cities. It never fails to offer the perfect solution for gifts, or self care items or types of indulgences like candles, vintage bar ware, and more. Its refreshing having a boutique of this type in the local community of Beverly Fairfax.

I've been delighted by this store for years! Some of my very favorite forever outfits and gifts…read morehave been found at this fabulous shop! It's a must visit if you live in LA or are visiting. Never disappoints!