Shopping in LA...Malls to Designer Boutiques

Trendsetting fashion or chic high street style, whatever you’re looking for shopping in the urban jungle of Los Angeles is a competitive sport so a good warm up might be necessary before taking on the frenzied streets of LA.

Do you have a passion for fashion?

If the answer is yes, then LA might be the perfect place for you to converge with other shopping fanatics and feed your craving for the glitz and glam displayed in the infamous shopping neighbourhoods in the city.

Rodeo Drive, located in The Golden Triangle embraces more wealth and superb stores than most shopping destinations in the world. Along the street that Julia Roberts had her shopping spree in the film Pretty Woman there’s a vast array or designer shops such as Tiffany’s, Chanel and Gucci. If you’re looking for entertainment while doing some retail therapy you are likely to not be disappointed with an intriguing selection of nouveau riche (new rich/money)people sauntering the streets flashing the cash, making you feel like you’re watching an episode of the Lifestyles of the rich and famous.

As in life, with fashion, there is a always a distinction between the old and the new… and in the world of LA shopping, Robertson Boulevard is the perfect example of the new—contrasting Rodeo Drive as the super cool must shop and be seen street...Beautiful jewellery, clothing that is ‘of the moment’ and shoes and accessories to die for you won’t run out of things to tempt the eye.

If you’re looking for a more quiet and sophisticated shopping experience you will find the sleepy streets of Beverly Boulevard alluring with its eclectic assembly of shops. One of the best boutiques in the city is Beige, which erupts with exclusive European designer collections. The boulevard itself has a cool and laidback environment so you can enjoy a peaceful stroll enclosed in eye catching surroundings

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Investigate the heart of the city bursting with an expanse of bars and clubs and witness the vast nightlife scene. The bright lights of the city light up the streets as soon as the sun starts to go down, announcing the start of the evening’s festivities.

Before the night’s events begin you may wish to get pampered to make you feel like an LA goddess. So first make an appointment at the Amadeus Aveda spa and have some relaxing pamper treatments to get revitalize for the next step. Once feeling totally refreshed and ready for action then make a diner reservation at one of the many restaurants that Los Angeles has to offer.

The Cork bar with its easygoing approach, aims to create a modest tasting experience for both the aficionados and latest visitors alike. The main inspiration that is evident is Californian wine; however the bar serves a wide selection of 40 other wines by the glass and even more by the bottle in a relaxed tranquil setting. If once you have sampled the refreshments available you want to test the culinary delights on offer then you can simply order something fresh from the farmer’s market. With an outside patio area you can benefit from stunning weather and views.

LA boasts an advanced fast paced city that moves with the times, out with the old in with the new attitude providing a nice juxtaposition, whether you want to take a look back into the past or a step forward into the future.