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It’s three times the experience. 14 department stores. 600 specialty stores. 140 fashion destinations. 100 dining options. Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it at Lakewood, Los Cerritos and Stonewood Centers.
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Abbot Kinney Boulevard is a far cry from LA's gilded, fast-paced shopping destinations. Here are truly unique shops, many of which offer handmade creations by their owners. The prices are not as inexpensive as you might expect, but it's certainly a lot less pretentious than, say, Robertson Boulevard. —Enid Portuguez 
 Fashionable StopsThough shorts and flip-flops are de rigueur on this street, these boutiques house surprisingly hip, fashion-forward finds.
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CollageCarrying Vivienne Westwood, Corpus and Grey Ant, Collage gives Abbot Kinney shoppers a respite from beachwear and the breezy Boho look.
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ecookieUnapologetically girly, Ecookie's precious fashions can make any woman's Flirt-o-Meter exceed expectations.
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The StrongholdPre-World War II, Charlie Chaplin donned a pair of Strongholds. In the twilight of Dubya's reign, the popular denim line from 1895 is now a cottage industry whipping out jeans right on Abbot Kinney.
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HeistFormer investment banker Nilou Ghodsi—a confessed shopaholic—found a way to quench her insatiable appetite for "the perfect piece." She opened her own boutique.
Home Sweet HomeFrom antiques to exotic furnishings, the design finds at these shops are as eclectic as the boulevard's denizens.
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BountifulFor the French countryman or woman in us all, this store offers antique furniture that's tre magnifique!
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RoseSmall in comparison to other overflowing home décor shops on the block, Rose trumps most neighbors with its meticulously curated selection of extraordinary objects.
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DigsWith its eclectic mix of contemporary Asian and European home furnishings, this shop offers canvas art prints, chairs, tables and even soaps and lotions.
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TortoiseThis gallery/store sells Japanese arts and gifts that serve both form and function. How yin and yang of them.
Extras, ExtrasAfter scouring the boutiques above for an outfit, hit up these accessorizing gems.
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DeweyHaughty yet quite hot, Dewey supplies the swankiest footwear not fit for a trek on the beach.
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Nagual Jewelry & AccessoriesSurf dude-turned-jewelry designer Joseph Bortoli is riding a wave of good fortune with his design house Nagual, which means "shaman" in Spanish.
Odds and EndsNeed a gift for that artistic/bohemian/cultured friend? Try these unique boutiques.
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Equator BooksWith a roll-up garage door entrance wide enough for a fleet of cars, this rare-books shop is a breath of fresh air.
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Strange Invisible PerfumesNot at all like a department-store perfume counter, Strange Invisible Perfumes is like scent-making as envisioned by Willy Wonka.
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AnandaGlobal fashions, hip trends and even affordable haircuts make this boutique a one-stop shop for urban hippies.
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FireflyBuzzing with little things shoppers don't really need but can't help buying, this boutique is where the "gifts" often end up not making it to their intended destination.
 Check out Altered Space! A newer store with awesome jewelry and art. Loving Abbot Kinney! Posted 03/15/08 10:30AM PDT by sandra brim
Interesting Abbot Kinney website I found while searching for shops on Abbot Kinney. http://www.abbotkinneyonline.com Posted 02/15/08 06:56PM PST by Angela
You have to check out Vert for their all natural cosmetics and body care. Posted 12/04/07 04:45PM PST by suzi
Jeanne S is another left off fabulous mens' and women's clothing store on Abbott Kinney Posted 10/02/07 01:31PM PDT by Iris
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"Shopping is better than sex. If you're not satisfied after shopping you can make an exchange for something you really like."
---Adrienne Gusoff
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