Copyright 2009 http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/shopping en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:11:14 -0800 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:11:14 -0800 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/shopping/GameRaw__GameFly_Los_Angeles.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:50:23 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/GameRawGameFly_640x480.jpg
Co-founder of GameFly Sean Spector tells us about this video game rental service.

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It's nearly here. The route looks amazing. And you've carbed up plenty, we hope.

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Bookmeat has a meaty and marvelous name, and a meaty and marvelous mission.

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Tara Riceberg understands that we are all very much strapped for time. Always. But we want to be kind and thoughtful givers of gifts, and we wouldn't mind a few beautiful and useful items around our own homes...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/shopping/Holiday_Shopping_Outlook_Los_Angeles.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:27:07 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/xmas+shopping.jpg
This holiday shopping season is already shaping up to be a tough one.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Solio-70554327.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:24:50 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*120/SolioCharger.jpg
Perhaps you saw that oh-so-amusing YouTube clip making the rounds a few months back. It celebrated all the horror films where people can't get a signal on their cell phones (with the monster fast on their...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/Want-This-Big-Screens-With-Small-Prices-70572507.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:44:56 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*85/dynex.jpg
Tis the season for some deals on Big Screen TV's. If you're looking to upgrade your old set top or just wanting a second TV for the bedroom, local retailers are hoping you'll buy now.

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A watchdog group releases its annual list of toys parents should worry about.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-DesignerCon.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:03:19 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*89/DesignerConPasadena.jpg
Wearables, toys, and art from a bevy of designers go on display -- and for sale -- at the Pasadena Convention Center.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Grassroots-Gratitude-70525217.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:30:24 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*84/21_Soaps_.jpg
Soaptopia, that sudsy, keep-'em-squeaky shop in Mar Vista, is one of our favorite local soaperies. We're not alone in this. Nor are we alone in wanting to show more gratitude, always, but particularly at this...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/shopping/Shopping-the-iPhone-Way-70425972.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:53:51 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*75/iphone+reading.JPG
This holiday season, you'll really need a smartphone to shop your best.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/events/Want_This_Los_Angeles.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:14:18 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/WantThisRecord_640x480.jpg
Angeleno and Blogger Raul Rojas tells us he wants "green" paper cups, unique cell phone charger, and the ultimate tuna sandwich.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-3-Herb-Organic-Wreath-70398787.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:23:32 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*108/3HerbOrganicEcoExpress.jpg
There are puh-lenty of garish holiday wreaths out there that look like they belong on Regretsy. Oh, they have their charms, but when it comes to seasonal decor, we sometimes want a wall-hanging that can do two...

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Will Ferrell. The man-child-ish-ness thing still wears well on him, but we like when he's serious, too. And seeing the movie star perform live is always a treat, and it is a treat we want to talk about here.

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Sweden. As a nation it's done right by us when it comes to furniture (think: IKEA), food (mmm, meatballs) and even music (ABBA, the Cardigans and the like), so why wouldn't we look to this nation of towering...

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If you frequent coffeehouses, you might take a moment to pause and reflect upon the many, many cardboard sleeves you've used over the years to keep your mitts from getting scalded.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/shopping/TechRaw__Droid_Los_Angeles.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:02:17 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/TechRawDroid_640x480.jpg
USC Professor and Tech guru Andrew Lih checks out the new Droid from Motorola on the Verizon network.

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It's made in Los Angeles. It's got organic cotton and uses low-impact dyes. And it's a pretty sweet wear.

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The state is cracking down on stores that sell toys and other products that contain illegal levels of lead.

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In celebration of Henri Bendel's arrival at the Beverly Center, we flipped through their bedazzled catalogue and dog-eared a handful of pages. It's like a candy store, this place.

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Attorney General says retailers selling unsafe items for children.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/shopping/Secret-Codes-are-Key-to-Hidden-Bargains-70303062.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:18:54 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*78/sale133.jpg
Money-saving codes make for a happy holiday shopping season *and* extra cash.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Edwards-Smile-70294777.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:29:19 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/JulesSmithEdwardsSmile.jpg
If you were at "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" premiere in Westwood last night, you probably know all about this. You probably own this. You probably wore this as you stood with thousands of other Twilighters...

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Check out the new Jimmy Choo for H&M collection, including their famous footwear and the debut of their new men's and women's wear.

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The Swarm vs. Tough Cookies, for the glory, for the crown, for all the goods, for bragging rights and don't-mess-with-me props. The Derby Dolls championships are rolling this way, and we're telling derbyites to...

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We like names. We were just waxing rhapsodic over Sunset's Peter Fish. But our most favorite sugar-on-top ever-and-ever California writer name has to be Starshine Roshell.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Lets-Be-Frank-Devil-Sauce-70211712.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:06:01 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*89/LetsBeFrankDevilSauce.jpg
Relishes are relished for many reasons. But probably for their ability to be so many things to so many different dishes. Truly a virtue in the condiment universe.

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So the concert's a third of a year away. You've been waiting, like every Bon Jovi fan. And you know it'll be packed to its Staples-iest rafters.

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Now is the time. Mid-November. If you're thinking of doing cards, you'd be doing yourself, and your hectic December calendar, a favor if you start thinking, ohhhhh, right about right now.

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Editor-in-Chief of GameTrailers.com joins us on NewsRaw to share secrets about the new Modern Warfare game.

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Soon, sprinkles will be falling, and then fat drops, and then it will be five days of hard storming and radio stations will be playing that song about it never raining in Southern California, just to be cheeky.

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Snickerdoodles and shopping. They go together, right? Just fleck away the crumbs from hand and mouth and get to browsing.

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Free online shipping means procrastinators win.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Patchwork-Indie-Festival-69920357.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:01:43 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/PatchworkIndieFestival.jpg
It's official. Every gingerbread-type house, every bough-laden tree, every sparkly holiday sign everywhere is going up right this very minute.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Kiss-My-Bundt-Cookbook.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:42:52 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/102*120/kissmybundtcover_crop.jpg
Bundts. They win us over with that whole "dt" combo -- it is just fun to say, is all -- and then they have us forever with their moist-cake ways and particular bundt-y shape.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/Saturday-Sunday-APC-Overstock-Sale-69884212.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:40:00 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/belt21.jpg
Sexy-minimalist types who love quality apparel will be happy -- perhaps thrilled -- to know that A.P.C. (or Atelier de Production et de Creation, if you really want to get into it) is having an overstock sale...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-inPulse-Smartwatch-69868462.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:44:59 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/inpulseblackberry.jpg
You've got a Blackberry. You've ignored your wrist-region for too long. There's help on the way.

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Give the gift of getting off the couch. This selection of LA-focused prezzies covers sports fans, music lovers, artsy-types and more.

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We're not saying it is our main goal in life to always smell like a giant, human orange Creamsicle. It's just a goal, one of many.

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We do so very much really want this different-every-time necklace. Or bracelet. Neckracelet?

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-North-by-Northwest-on-Blu-ray-69776402.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:33:11 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/100*120/NorthbyNorthwest_Bluray.jpg
Eva Marie Saint. James Mason's modern/rustic mansion. And Cary Grant's skinny ties. "North by Northwest" is one of the scariest and most stylish films in the movie vault.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/shopping/Rent-the-Runway-Literally-69671602.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:09:03 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/untitled_runway.jpg
New site works like Netflix for designer dresses.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/events/TechRaw__Kodak_Zi8__Better_than_the_Flipcam__Los_Angeles.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:36:17 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/TechRawKodak_640x480.jpg
Tech Guru.USC Professor Andrew Lih checks out the Kodak Zi8. Is it better than the flipcam?

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/Paint-By-Numbers-Plate-69711817.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:52:49 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/80*120/970094_040_b.jpeg
Anthropologie. Who isn't mildly obsessed by them? If it's not the pretty, flowery skirts that get you then it's the jewelry, which they often buy from local designers, or their most excellent "found objects"...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Spa-Week-Gift-Card-69677392.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:30:42 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*89/Pedicure.jpg
Much has been said, written, and said again, and again, about the holidays and stress. Just us typing that is adding to what everyone already knows. So when a gift can be a stress-buster, so much the better.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/shopping/Mario_Lopez_Writes_a_Childrens_Book_Los_Angeles.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:28:31 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/lopez32109783497_640x480.jpg
Fitness expert, actor and host, Mario Lopez, joins forces with his sister to write a children's book.

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