Shops On VOTED ONE OF PASADENA’S BEST BOUTIQUES ‘05 - ‘08
Holiday Sale
MISSION
Going on Now
SAN MARINO
Every great town has one amazing street that forms its heart and soul, and in San Marino, that spot is Mission Street. Filled with shops, boutiques, restaurants and salons, the bustling yet beautiful shopping district has some of the San Gabriel Valley’s absolute best businesses – including a few that PW’s own readers selected as winners in our recent Best Of issue. If you’re looking for unusual gifts and fashion accessories from around the world, head right over to Simply Fresh, a hip and charming wonderland with a very friendly staff. Whether choosing from European Bath items, Paris Chic décor, edgy fun jewelry, eye-catching purses, stylish hair accessories or an extensive collection of cards and notes, you’ll find one-stop shopping at your fingertips. Jennifer Allen and Jane Popovich, are the mother-daughter team of owners at Flutter. They carry everything from denim to evening gowns and everything in between” in addition to a great shoe department that serves as the only footwear boutique on the street. Winner of PW’s Best Women’s Clothing 2008. Paperwhites offers a fine selection of wedding and special occasion invitations, birth and moving announcements, social and business stationery, holiday cards and personalized gifts. The store specializes in all types of printing including thermography, engraving and letterpress. Angie and Allison consider it a blessing to be part of a profession that is founded on the celebrations of life, marriage, a new life and endless other joyous moments. Kids need great clothing too, and that’s why Saturday’s Child is the place to shop for all the young ones in your life infant to size 16. Featuring items from Isabel Garreton, Splendid, Ella
Moss, Kissy Kissy, Petit Bateaux and Vineyard Vines. “We like bringing smiles to the children of this community and like making moms happy,” says owner Kim Shepherd, “No one leaves here without a smile. That’s a rule.” When it’s time for a new look, it’s time to take a look at The Gates Salon. Their expert colorists and stylists consult with each and every customer to determine the best shape and shade for each individual. Even better, their waxing services are the best in the business. Let the experienced group of professionals take care of you. Festive Decorating and Holiday Gift Giving begins at Fancy That! From the unexpected and unique to all things traditional in decorating and gift giving, enjoy one stop shopping—and their signature complimentary gift wrap at both Fancy That! locations. Enter a shop with the magical appeal of a jewel box by setting foot in Single Stone, where old time glamour combines with modern sophistication to offer a wonderful array of rings, eternity bands, earrings and pendants featuring diamonds and semi-precious stones. Best of all, their custom designers are available to create your own signature piece. Holiday Sale going on now! Head over to Develle for some of the most unique and spectacular fashions to be found anywhere, offering exclusive clothing lines from the finest European designers, but it’s her highly personal approach that she and her staff take pride in. “We have everything from custom couture to dressy casual and formal evening wear in a full range of sizes from 2 to 16,” says owner Wynn Develle. ■
FINE VINTAGE & CONTEMPORARY JEWELRY 2527 Mission Street, San Marino, CA 91108, t 626.799.3109 607 South Hill Street, Suite 204, Los Angeles, CA 90014, t 213.892.0772 www.singlestone.com
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Quickest turn around time in town! Order William Arthur personalized cards today and send them next week One stop shopping! holiday cards • photo cards • invitations plates • napkins • calendars • candles stationery • stickers • personalized gifts Paperwhites Fine Stationery & Gifts 2491 Mission Street, San Marino • (626) 441-2196
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Fancy That! 838 1/2 Foothill Blvd. La Cañada, CA 91011
818.790.6525
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2575 Mission Street San Marino, CA 91108
626.403.2577
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