New Arrivals and Summer Trends at Madera Fashion

In case the  photos in previous posts haven't given it away yet... summer fashion is here! We're calling it now, jumpsuits and rompers are going to be the biggest trend of summer 2015. Madera Fashion has jumpsuits in a number of fun prints from florals to geometric shapes, in light fabrics perfect for the summer heat. New arrivals also include summer dresses, party dresses, and two-piece matching sets. Follow them on Instagram @maderafashionn for new styles. They have new arrivals weekly.

Madera Fashion

1041 Maple Ave. inside Santee Alley

Want to see more summer fashion? Check out our Summer 2015 Shoe Trends Guide.

*All images via Madera Fashion Instagram

$9.99 Deals at Silvia Fashion

An alternative title for this post could have also been "Santee Alley Hidden Gems Part 2". Silvia Fashion's deals are that good! Like Chocolate and Ameno, this is another little shop you shouldn't overlook while shopping in the alley. The women's retail and wholesale vendor offers a range of basics and trendy pieces at amazing prices. Most of the items we saw were priced under $20. In fact, most things seemed to be $9.99!

Scroll below to see current styles...

Silvia Fashion

1116 Santee St. inside Santee Alley
213-748-7764

Currently trending: Boyfriend jeans^^

Jumpsuits for $9.99! And check out those emoji pants below. So fun!

In addition to the great prices, we saw a number of "2 for $10" and even "3 for $10" racks in the store.

Jeans for $9.99? Yes, please.

Please contact the store directly for purchase and pricing inquiries.

Bargain Shopping at Ameno

Santee Alley was originally the heart of the wholesale fashion industry in Los Angeles. On weekends manufacturers and importers would sell their overstock and one-offs from the back door of their businesses. Those "back doors" all faced the same alley, which would eventually be known as Santee Alley. The alley is now full-time retail operation but many a deal are still to be found, if you know where to look. "Where should I look?," you might ask. Well, we just happen to now this little store that's full of waiting-to-be-found gems...

Ameno is a women's wholesale and retail store selling a mix of trendy styles and classic staples. Retail prices range from $8-$32, meaning most items in the store are under $30! It's a great store for jumpsuits, boyfriend jeans, linen pants, maxi dresses, casual tops, and rompers.

While browsing the store we spotted 2 for $10 deals, $7.99 specials, basics starting at 3 for $10, and maxis prices as low as $10.

Party dresses were priced around $15. The store also carries an assortment of sportswear and business casual pieces, specifically blazers for $17!

Who doesn't love a good deal?!

Ameno

1114 1/2 Santee St. 

inside Santee Alley

Like cute clothes and good deals? Check out Chocolate, a couple of doors down from Ameno.

Santee Alley Hidden Gems: Chocolate

This store is as good as its name... Chocolate is a retail and wholesale women's store located at 1120-E S Santee St. inside Santee Alley. It offers trendy clothing for young women at very affordable price points. We saw rompers, maxis, and tops all priced under $20! The quality of the clothing is also very good. Chocolate is not online, so this is truly one of those Fashion District gems you'll only find by visiting Santee Alley. Scroll below to see current styles. 

Chocolate

1120-E inside Santee Alley

Santee Alley Summer 2015 Shoe Trends

Summer is practically here and summer shoe styles have arrived at Santee Alley. We stopped by Cherry Footwear (1049 Maple Ave.) to check out their new arrivals and get the inside scoop on the most popular trends for Summer 2015.

Summer 2015 Shoe Trends:

• Pointed-toe Pumps
• Rhinestone Heels - Especially for formal wear!
• Slides - Last summer was all abut the Birkenstock, and this trend is an extension of that. The "criss-cross" slides pictured below are especially popular.
• Single-Sole Strappy Sandals - These have been around for a while, but they are coming out in bright colors for summer.
• 90s-inspired Platforms 

POINTED-TOE PUMPS

RHINESTONE HEELS

SLIDES

SINGLE-SOLE STRAPPY SANDALS

90s-INSPIRED PLATFORM

CHERRY FOOTWEAR

1049 MAPLE AVENUE

213-805-5551

www.cherryfootwear.com

Pssst....

We're doing a second makeup giveaway on Instagram! Head over to @thesanteealley to enter. Winner will be announced tomorrow, Friday, May 1!

The prize includes: a Beauty Treats Professional Blush Contour Palette, a City Color Contour Palette, a KLEANCOLOR Pro Artistry Sizzling Shimmer Eyeshadow Set, L.A. Girl Glazed Lip Paint in "coy", and J.Cat Beauty Wonder Lip Paint in "heartadocious". 

Must live in the U.S. and be at least 18 years old. Winner will be announced on this post.

X-PRT Shoes Now Offering Kids Sizes

Last year we introduced X-PRT shoes, a retail and wholesale men's footwear store on Maple Avenue. We love X-PRT for its stylish casual styles and incredible prices, and we are very excited to announce they are now offering kids and baby sizes. Kids sizes start at size 10 and go up to size 4. Baby sizes go from size 3 to size 8. Adult sizes go up to size 13.

Even more exciting, X-PRT is online! Shop sport shoes, boots, dress shoes, and leather loafers at mkt.com/x-prt. (Please note, kids and baby sizes were not yet available to purchase online at the time this post went live). Scroll below to see more of the current inventory and check out X-PRT's Facebook and Instagram for new styles.

X-PRT

1119-A Maple Ave.

mgkprmnt@yahoo.com

562-381-5105

Pictured above are the kids loafers. Expect more styles to be available soon.

The cutest baby loafers.

Why shop X-PRT? Because they offer well-made, quality shoes and most are priced under $40. The styles are fashionable and range from casual sneakers to dress shoes.