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!

Maya is such a great place to get earrings or any kind of jewelry. I've been going to them since…read morethe 80s. I love their choice of small earrings and the people that work there are really kind and helpful. Check it out. They have all sorts of amazing things.

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.

Last summer, I went to Trove and bought the cutest red leather jacket. I also found Gucci sandals…read more The problem was there was only sandal. They took my phone number and said they would call when they found the match. I gave them my number and about a week later, they called and had found the match. I returned and bought it. Yesterday, we went there and bought a few things. Super cute stuff and fun to shop. My daughter found new Stan Smith Adidas. They couldn't sell them because they lost the key to unlock the block thing that the alarm goes off if cut. Again, I gave my number and today, they called and found the key. Went back and got the adidas.

My absolute favorite place for vintage shopping in LA. Wendy is lovely. The staff have great style…read moreand are always willing to help you pick out something that is chic, unique and looks great on. The clothes are in excellent condition. I have a growing collection of vintage beaded/embroidered cardigans that has stood the test of time, all from Polkadots & Moonbeams, and absolutely love the selection of dresses.

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.

I have purchased smiskis from them several times from live auctions of confirmed blind boxes. Great…read moreoption if you are wanting specific items to add to your collection. 100% authentic

I used to be an avid watcher of JapanLA TikTok auction livestreams, even purchasing a few Sonny…read moreAngels myself in the past. Though recently, the owner has been more present in these streams and is very passive aggressive and overall very rude to chatters. Their new format of selling unopened Sonny Angels for almost double or even triple the retail price is ridiculous. Most chatters are very openly against the new format, but the owner claims they are doing this because it's what is preferred by customers. She says the increased price is for the "interaction" you get when JapanLA employees show you what you overpaid for (as if they're celebrities). It makes zero sense and is obviously a poor business decision when they could be selling confirmed Sonny Angels for more profit, instead of having people bid for an unopened box where they don't know what they're getting. Additionally, any time you ask about this new format, their entire chat attacks you and the owner threatens to block you from their account. I couldn't believe the way she was acting towards the people buying from her. This review is solely based on how the owner of JapanLA presents herself. Their other employees are super sweet and always very fun to chat with. It's just recently when the owner started being part of their livestreams that being there became very unpleasant. If you want a Sonny Angel or Smiski, buy a box in-store elsewhere or online. Do NOT overpay for one through JapanLA where you're very likely to get one you don't want.

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.

I love this store for every reason. High end amazing. Doris and her staff are really nice people…read more Doris should write a book. Her knowledge and person connection you to fashion must be preserved like her amazing fashions.

The best vintage clothing in LA from a historian. Doris Raymond is the real deal. fair, honest, and…read morea real delight.

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!