Santee Alley Mother's Day Shopping Guide

 Our top picks for Mother's Day:

A SPRING SCARF  from Fashion Fantasia,1008-A Santee St.

A FABULOUS HEEL from Forever Shoes, 1010 S Santee St. inside the alley

A PRETTY SCENT from K.K. Distributors, 1115 1/2 Maple Ave. inside the alley

A NEW MAKEUP CASE or handbag or luggage set, from Halo Handbags, 1137 Santee St.

Mother's Day Gift Guide: Officially Last Minute

Necklaces from High Bijoux

Let's face it. If you haven't bought a gift for Mom by now it's officially last minute, way, way last minute. If your mom is a fashion loving, bargain hunting momma like ours, treat her to a special day of shopping, lunching, and bonding in the Fashion District. We've even put together this little guide to make your life easier:

• Enter on Olympic Boulevard between Santee Street and Maple Avenue. Parking tips here. If you need your morning coffee/shopping energy, there's a Coffee Bean on the corner of Olympic Boulevard and Los Angeles and a Starbucks on 9th and Santee St. You can download a map here. 

• There are three things you absolutely have to shop for in the alley, because you'll get the best deals and you won't find what we have here anywhere else: handbags, shoes, and fashion jewelry. We recommend High Bijoux for jewelry and accessories, Betty's Shoes and Sensual Shoes for cute pumps and sandals, and Halo Handbags and House of Bags.

• Skip the hot dogs and treat Mom to a rooftop lunch at Picante Latin Fusion. It's good. Really good. You can read their Yelp reviews if you don't believe us.

• Enjoy the experience. We're not your average shopping spot ;)

Santee Alley Mother’s Day Shopping Guide

Mother’s Day is only 2 days away! If you’ve left your Mother’s Day shopping for the last minute, or just need some inspiration, we’re here to help! Santee Alley has a variety of Mother’s Day gift options from clothes, shoes, and accessories, to beauty supplies and even Mother’s Day arrangements and balloons! Check out our picks below for affordable, quality gifts and remember we’ll be open all weekend, including Mother’s Day. What better gift than a shopping spree?

Master Handbags 

Mom’s carry everything in their purses. They need something practical and sturdy, yet easy to carry around while still being fashionable. Master Handbags has a wide selection of styles, sizes and colors to suit everyone’s needs. If you not sure what Mom’s style is like, their friendly staff will help you find the best option, or check out some of our favorite Mother’s Day styles for inspiration.

They have six locations throughout the Fashion District.

1270 S. Los Angeles St.
1238 C. Santee Alley
1114 1/2 Santee Alley
1153 Santee St.
1046 Santee St.
431 E 11th Street

Golden Fashion Center 

Golden Fashion Center carries shawls, capes, purses, furs and accessories direct from the factory. They sell beautifully detailed pieces and have a unique collection of clutches and jewelry.

1234 – D Santee St.
213-745-4338

Two Lips Shoes 

Two Lips has a large selection of quality leather and non-leather sandals, wedges, pumps and flats for women. The brand is carried in department stores across the country and notable online retailers like Zappos. Two Lips offers Mom a comfortable, yet stylish option.

In the alley.

Perfume Outlet

Find brand name perfumes at steep discounts at Perfume Outlet. Visit or call them for brand and price inquiries.

1040 – B Santee St.
213-743-3840