Now Open: LA's Sweeties

The former Obsession store at 1126 S Santee St, Unit B, has been transformed into LA's Sweeties, a wholesale and retail vendor of women's fashions. Here you'll find trendy party clothes and casual boho-chic styles, with jeans currently on sale for $9.99! On average prices start at around $13 for most merchandise. The store receives new inventory every week, so there's always something new. 

LA's Sweeties
1126-B, S Santee St. inside Santee Alley
Los Angeles, CA

213-747-0420
www.lasweeties.com

District Boutique

Photo Tj Wessels

The moment when you realize that your favorite IG boutique is actually in Santee Alley!

We've long been fans of @district_boutique's expertly curated outfits on Instagram and finally got the chance to stop by their brick-and-mortar location in the alley. District Boutique is located at 1137-B Maple Ave, inside Santee Alley between 11th and 12th Streets.

While at the store, we met with Tiffany who also manages the Instagram account. She's such a sweetheart and super stylish. In fact, the entire team at District Boutique is sweet and knowledgeable. It's the kind of store you want to go when you're putting your Friday night outfit together and need some styling tips ;)

You can see more of their current styles at instagram.com/district_boutique.

Trend Alert: Pantone color of the year - Marsala - and floppy hats!

District Boutique

213-742-8986
1137-B Maple Ave inside Santee Alley

Los Angeles, CA

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Now Open: LA Sweeties - Women's Wholesale and Retail Clothing

We've had a slew of new businesses open in the alley this summer (My Secret Fashion, Simone, Baby Lobster... to name a few), and we're thrilled to see more stores opening. Just a few weeks ago, alley-favorite and plus-size store Sweeties Plus opened a sister store, LA Sweeties, at 1139 S Maple Ave.

LA Sweeties brings the great style and impeccable merchandising of Sweeties Plus to the regular sized gal. (LA Sweeties does not sell plus-size.) In fact, it has to be the best color coordinated store in the alley. Walking in the store is kind of like walking through a closet rainbow. Scroll below for a virtual tour....

The clothing here is geared toward the contemporary and young contemporary buyer. We spotted lots of trendy pieces, like the overalls pictured above, summer-perfect dresses and all sorts of floral prints.

Welcome to Santee Alley LA Sweeties!

LA Sweeties
1139 S Maple Ave. inside Santee Alley
213-536-5302
www.lasweeties.com

LA Sweeties is a wholesale and retail vendor. For purchase or pricing inquiries, please contact the store directly.

Where to Shop for NYE Outfits

New Year's Eve party outfits at 1137-B Santee Alley

We know how important it is to have the right amount of sparkle on New Year's Eve so we headed out to the alley today with only one thing in mind: SEQUINS! We're happy to report the alley is currently stocked with every sequined item imaginable. We found dresses, tops, pants, skirts, shorts, blazers, headbands, accessories, and even shoes. We've compiled a list of the stores with the most sequined items, but there is a lot more out there. Look for the store address in the caption. May your NYE outfit be the shiniest of them all!

1132-D Santee Alley

Kathy Shoes - 1125-4 Santee Alley

1120-E Santee Alley

1121-D Santee Alley

1104 1/2 Santee Alley

1040 Santee Alley

Homecoming 2012 Dress Shopping Guide

Image via House of Wu

Looking for a Homecoming dress? Choose your style below and plan your Santee Alley shopping trip!

Party Dresses: 
Where to go: Mertella & Co. and AP Design
What you'll find: At Mertella & Co. you'll find vintage inspired designs in chiffon, silk, and lace fabrics as well as sequined party dresses. AP Design is the place for body-con party dresses. It's also a great place for sequined dresses and animal prints. Price range: $

Plus-Size Party Dresses
Where to go: AP Design and Sweeties Plus
What you'll find: The best selection in plus-size party dresses. Sequins, prints, short, long, high-low, you name it, they have it. Price range: $

Cocktail & Special Occasion Dresses:
Where to go: Black Cat
What you'll find: A wide selection of cocktail dresses in all price ranges, including designs popular brands Paparazzi by Mori Lee, Jovani, Faviana, and Mac Duggal. Price range: $$

Designer Dresses:
Where to go: Noell
What you'll find: The latest styles from some of the most coveted special occasion and pageant gown designers. These dresses are steeply discounted (often sold at wholesale price) but still carry a heavier price tag. Price range: $$$