St. Patrick's Day Outfit

Shop the look at Chocolate, 1120 S. Santee St. #E, 213-749-3596

We hit the alley today in search of an outfit for St. Patrick's Day. We wanted to stay in theme without looking too much like a leprachaun or showing too much skin, since it's suppose to be rainy and cold tomorrow. After trying on a bunch of different outfits, we finally settled on a layered look that would help keep us semi-warm, and if the sun just so happens to come out (fingers crossed) we can ditch the cardigan and still look cute. Plus, the skirt is the perfect shade of green for St. Patty's!

Shop the look:

Skirt             $12.99
Top              $19.99

Cardigan      $14.99

Belt              $14.99

Total            $62.96

Help Stop Illegal Animal Sales in the Fashion District

Report any suspicious or illegal activity to the LA Fashion District Clean & Safe Team.
They're the ones in the yellow shirts!

A message from the LA Fashion District Clean & Safe Team:
It was recently brought to our attention that some of you may have been approached by animal vendors while shopping at the Fashion District. Please do not purchase pets from illegal vendors. It is illegal to sale OR buy animals in our district. We’ve outlawed animal sales in an effort to help save and protect animals, especially baby animals that are weaned to early from their mothers.

There have been reports of “dwarf bunnies” being sold. These are not dwarf bunnies. These are baby bunnies that have been weaned too early from their mothers and are at a high risk for death. They cannot eat the carrots and lettuce in their cage, and many end up starving to death.

We are asking for everyone’s support to help spread the word and stop illegal animal vendors in our district.

If you come across animal vendors, please report them immediately to the Clean & Safe 24-hour response team by calling 213-741-2661.

Take a trip down Santee Alley

For those of you who have never visited Santee Alley before...

How to Wear Bright Colored Jeans

Everyone seems to be raving about the bright colored jean trend for spring, and we love it! Not sure bright jeans are right for you?  Try pairing them with neutral colors and simple accessories. Let your jeans be the statement piece in your outfit!

New Store Alert: Via Mimi

Via Mimi, a women’s apparel boutique opened on Santee Street last week. We stopped by yesterday to check it out and found the boutique offers everything from evening dresses, to women’s tops, skirts and sportswear. Expect to find department store brand names such as, Morrell Maxie, Louise Ricci, Moshita, and Susanna.

While much of Via Mimi’s inventory caters to an older female audience, the boutique's unique selection of gorgeous evening gowns and affordable jewelry and accessories is guaranteed to please all age groups.

Our favorites: Leopard bracelet, and pearl and rhinestone cluster earrings

Jewelry and accessories range from $10-45.

Insider Tip: Via Mimi will be adding more inventory over the next few days. Plan your trip to Santee Alley soon to get first-dibs!

See something you like, but wished it fit better? Via Mimi offers on-site alterations. They also speak Spanish.

Via Mimi
1333 Santee St.
213-748-6464

Store Spotlight: Black Cat Dulcci Vetan

Santee is constantly changing. New stores emerge, sometimes they close, but one store has remained in business for the past 22 years. Black Cat Dulcci Vetan is a veteran on Santee, formerly at the Santee Fashion Alley, it moved to its location at 1336 Santee Street four years ago.

Black Cat specializes in prom and evening dress and carries some of the most sought after brands including, Jovanni, Paparazzi by Mori Lee, Mac Duggal, Faviana, and their signature Dulcci Vetan.

“We have already begun selling for prom,” said Valla Fahimian, owner of Black Cat. “Beaded dresses, both long and short, are very popular this year.”

Also popular according to the Black Cat staff, is the “trumpet” silhouette (pictured above in pink), which is the second most requested after style after the “fully-beaded”. Another big request from shoppers is detail, whether embroidery, beading, lace or appliqué.

Black Cat aims to make the shopping experience as easy and enjoyable as possible for the shopper. Friendly staff is on hand to help with fitting rooms and finding sizes. They also offer special ordering for sizes or styles they don’t have in stock, as well as on-site tailoring.

Black Cat is open 7 days a week.
Mon-Fri: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m

1336 South Santee St.
213-748-0878
blackcatfashion@att.net

Spotted: Santee Alley in Seventeen Magazine

Ever seen a dress you love and wonder where you can get it? Well, we recently spotted some of our vendors in Seventeen magazine's Winter/Spring Prom 2012 issue. Check it out!

La Femme
Where to buy: La Femme, 1312 Santee St.

 

Scala

Where to buy: Social Occasion, 1205-A S. Santee St.