Lala is a sweetheart and provided world class customer service! She wasn't overbearing, definitely…read moregives space to her customers and is very knowledgeable. Lala Dudley is the third shop, on the right from the entrance. It is fairly spacious and showcases articles of clothing very well. It is inviting with a lot to see and there is a fitting room which is hidden but exists! There are various racks of clothes. There is a vintage/re-purposed rack and then a couple newer/more trendy racks. There are tables for jewelry and accessories can be found hanging all over. The shop is very organized and finding something to like isn't very difficult. I purchased a gold hamsa/hand of fatima necklace and a maroon tie dye crop top. The quality is definitely present and made me confident in my purchase. My current hand of fatima necklace is tad old so, i was excited to see a simple necklace with a pendant for sale! Credit card is accepted and there are coasters laid out randomly for shoppers with drinks. Overall, my experience was awesome! I found a new favorite place!

I stopped by this store in Westfield Sherman Oaks mall on the Sunday before Cyber Monday since my…read morewife was next door trying on clothes. They had some nice things in here and the prices can be consider high but it's like a small store so it's understandable. I think this place is like a small arts and crafts store. They have some tshirts and bags here as well. They also have little charms that you can get for your collections. There was only 1 person working when I visited the store and he didn't interact with me at all which is fine so I was able to just browse around.

i absolutely LOVE this store. i could go on and on forever but i've been here several times and i…read morejust adore their clothes and the customer service is incredible. the owner, nicole is the sweetest person ever and i couldn't recommend this store enough!! i live about an hour away but i love coming to LA and this is the perfect spot if you're out shopping with your friends!!!

The best store ever! So much selection, best pricing, and amazing service! Jessica is a true gem! I…read morecan't wait to shop here again!

where do I even begin? This store is a hidden gem of the Pico Robertson community. All your needs…read morefor hair covering, modest clothing, jewelry and makeup are found here. Jessica, the store owner, is such a delight. Shes very passionate about her business, knowledgable about fashion and welcomes you with such warm vibes. my favorite part about her store is that she caters to women of ALL sizes. She looks out for us ladies with curves. stores likes these are hard to come by in an industry that prioritizes size 0 so thank you Jessica for bringing style , comfort and modesty back!

I had a spontaneous visit because I was meeting up with a good friend and her newborn son. I did…read morenot want to be empty-handed, so I searched for something small. There was a great selection of clothes and shoes for infants and kids, as well as a lot of Nike merchandise. They also sold Levi's. I was able to stroll the store quickly and find a suitable gift--the three-piece set cost around $28. It was super cute, and I loved the colors. The staff was helpful, and I was able to get in and out.

"Instyle, Vivi Style!"…read more It has been a long time since I have picked up a Vivi Magazine since I have had neither the time nor the need (hey, I used to wear suits to work). Now I'm facing an interesting quandry that I have never faced before in my working world days: What do I wear to work if it's not a suit? And Vivi Magazine is one of the resources I consulted. For those interested, Vivi Magazine is a leading women's glossy fashion magazine published in Japan about clothes, make-up, and accessories. It is often a predictor of new trends as it is published 1 month (or two if you're willing to pay for air shipping) ahead. What makes Vivi special is that it's an easily recognizable magazine among the others and heavily endorsed by US stars (Paris is in October's, J. Lo is in September's, and SJP does ads for them). I bookmark a couple of pages and start researching Yelp to find specialty boutiques to find "forward Asian fashion." And to my dismay, there is a complete dearth of Asian-inspired clothes stores on Yelp. So, what does a good Yelper do? Start her own boutique tour of Chinese Oz!!!!!!! Today I visited Instyle which sits catty corner to a furniture store on Garfield and Valley. Their store windows always look good on a drive by. Some hints: Yes, you can park in front of the store even though it says 24 min parking, No, do not park in the furniture store lot since it costs $10 to park there. You can tell how much furniture I will buy from there. Yes, there is no sign but the building says "Deco" At first glance, I was excited to find a lot of the fashion style in Vivi at 50% off (it was a huge sale). All the dresses, shirts, pants, and accessories are definitely culturally Asian-inspired with beautiful sateens, silks, and froth. Even the tags and price tags show they are from China.... So, how do you filter what is way too "Fob Japanese Lolita punk crazy weirdness" and what is decent? Don't worry, because I actually looked at every single garment in that store!!! Half the party dresses are tailored beautifully, nothing frothy looks good, forget the capri's, bypass the vests, the mni's (unless you like white jean mini's with 500 mirrors pasted on them), and the garish bags. The real stand outs are the pencil skirts (resemble Dior, Chanel, and J Crew) and the satin party jackets (quarter sleeves, graceful collars, and delicate embellishment). I almost died when I couldn't get my bum to fit into all those skirts....Don't steal my skirts!!!!!!!!! As for sizing, it is "Hong Kong sized" so I would try on everything there. Anne is very helpful in making sure you get to try on everything but it is weird to have her kinda follow me around. Clothes here are of a much higher quality than Forever 21 (or similar) with a style similar to H&M, without all those sporty things. Actually, it does remind me of a nice boutique. Although, I did notice that there are small imperfections everywhere which I thought was their specialty (it's not, I asked). With such forward styles and decent fabrics, I think the prices are good but only during their 50% off sale (almost everything in the store). They even took off 50% off a skirt that I really wanted although it was full price since the zipper broke. Some Insider Tips: 1. Anne is really helpful. She's new but she did happen to mention to me that people who pay with cash are given the "Asian Discount." I don't want to get them into trouble but if you are reading this, I estimate there is a 80% probability you know exactly what I am talking about. 2. Stuff with broken zippers can be negotiated for a good price. 3. There really is only 1 of every size which is basically size 4-6 (or smaller). So if you like something, buy it. 4. Cantonese speakers are treated better. Most of all, I really like the cute reusable tote they package your clothes in with a pink bow. Super cute!!!!! It wont replace my Yelp tote, but it will fit in with my Vivi outfit.

hehe - another yelper said, "place is really cool if you love fobby asian clothes"…read more It's TRUE. The saleslady even came up to me and said, "I'll give you a 30% discount on that!" *points at shoes I was looking at as I hesitantly look at it*.... there I am thinking, "I AM IN CHINA AGAIN!" LOL! That was only after I started talking to her in Chinese though. I'm no longer sure what the prices of everything is after her discount exclamation - but most clothes were in there were tagged within the $30 range (dresses, pants, sweaters). They carry some really quirky harajuku accessories - which I really liked. Oh, and alterations - they do alterations - apparently $3-$5 / alteration. I asked her how much it'd be to make a dress smaller - she said $3. WAH!? Whoa. Anyhow...nice place. Not really my style but.... it was fun being in there minus the saleslady following you around. Bring your haggling skillz.

This past Monday I had to report for jury duty but I got excused about 4 pm. Before getting back on…read morethe Metro L line back to Pasadena I had to make a stop at Hecho Con Carino's to pick up a couple of Dodger shirts. The store is located almost exactly in the middle of Olvera Street. This place has a lot of nice painted figures and art but this is where they sell some great custom shirts and I was here for the Los Doyers shirts. I bought 2 shirts for $20 each. If you ever visit Olvera Street this is a must place to visit.

I visited this little shop today and bought a cute little outfit for my pup! I loved that they had…read morea little doggie boutique area. Pretty decently priced too! The shop keeper was pretty nice as well. I was looking for a dress for my pup in mexico but only found doggie ponchos: Check them out!

This store is just one of my favorite places to shop for clothing. They have all the glitzy shirts…read moreand jeans and shoes and bags and whole bunch of other girlie stuff, all for a pretty reasonable price. I've got killer deals several times. Their jeans are cute and vary between $10 to $25. They've got the cutest tops and above all, the lady is really nice, so is the rest of her family. I don't know her name, though, but I've been going there for three years now and every time she sees me, she just says hi and leaves me be( i like to check out stuff in peace). She is honest, too. If something looks good on you, she'll tell you. If it doesn't look so good, she'll tell you so(only if you'd asked for her opinion). They don't push you into buying. Great place. go check it out!