Copyright 2009 http://www.nbclosangeles.com/around-town/shopping en-us Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:39:10 -0800 Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:39:10 -0800 NBC Local Integrated Media http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/A-Gift-For-the-California-Driver-Who-Has-Everything-Except-This-70655777.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:30:40 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*120/steering+wheel+tray.jpg
What do you get the driver in your family who has everything? Mobile Office may just have the answer that In & Out wished they thought of first.

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

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Great-LA-Walk-Togs-70636357.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:55:01 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*120/319555013v4_350x350_Front_Color-RedWhite.jpg
It's nearly here. The route looks amazing. And you've carbed up plenty, we hope.

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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/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.

]]> 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-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/blogs/want-this/Guest-Editor-Picks--70516247.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:17:15 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/charger1.jpg
Local blogger Raul Rojas makes four fab gift picks -- from this unusual cell phone charger to 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...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/Want-ThatAdd-an-Extra-Monitor-or-Twoor-Six-70416482.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:06:23 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/eyefinity.jpg
Meet the next generation of fun technology: surround gaming.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Ferrell-Headlined-Benefit-Tix-70392907.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:15:48 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*89/WillFerrell_72230358.jpg
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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It's made in Los Angeles. It's got organic cotton and uses low-impact dyes. And it's a pretty sweet wear.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/Today-Tomorrow-A-Glimpse-of-the-Swede-Life--70377977.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:35:31 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*93/l1.jpg
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...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Coffee-SleeveBracelet-70374887.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:10:37 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*83/meganauman_coffeesleevebracelet.jpg
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/blogs/want-this/Star-Wars-Game-Brings-1983-Back-to-Life-70330482.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:10:23 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*80/starwars-300x199.jpg
You know the story. To save the galaxy and get the princess, set your sites on the thermal exhaust port and fire your proton torpedoes. If you lucky, millions of Death Star citizens will explode in a fiery...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/Posh-Puppy-Bendel-Stripe-Tote-70311277.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:44:17 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*75/bendel-bag.jpg
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.

]]> 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...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Derby-Championships-Tix-70285527.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:20:27 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*79/DerbyDolls_110608_judygloom.jpg
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...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Starshine-Roshell-Book.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:54:20 -0800
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/Take-the-Surprise-Fees-Out-of-Flying-70238407.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:21:33 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/digital-scale-for-luggage.jpg
It suddenly hits you waiting in the check-in line at LAX that your overstuffed, holiday gift-crammed bag may end up costing you a few extra bucks in overweight fees.

]]> 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.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Hound-Sweet-Holiday-Cards.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:13:27 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*85/ah_C840_l.jpg
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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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.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-The-Converse-Rain-Boot-70008867.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 14:48:49 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*84/converse-all-star-boots.jpg
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.

]]> 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/Personalized-Pillows-at-Jonathan-Adler-69999267.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:15:17 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/JPillow.jpg
Have you been to a Jonathan Adler store? Either the one on Montana or on Melrose? If not, trust us, it's the candy store of homewares, filled with pillows, rugs, wall decor, gifts and of course the trademark...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Platine-Pop-Up-at-Anya-Hindmarch.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:19:52 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/PlatinePopUp_93024540.jpg
Snickerdoodles and shopping. They go together, right? Just fleck away the crumbs from hand and mouth and get to browsing.

]]> 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/Lightsaber-Chop-Sticks-These-Are-69919067.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:00:15 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*80/chopsticks_luke_rei2-900x600.jpg
Whether eating sushi or defending the galaxy from the evil empire, new ChopSabers are must for the Star Wars geek in your life.

]]> 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/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-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.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Creamy-Orange-Clean.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:07:29 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*92/CleanWellSoaps.jpg
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.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/A-Video-Camera-The-Terminator-Would-Love-69807112.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:29:56 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*67/mg-f566v-1.jpg
Why bother carrying a video camera when you can look good wearing one. Tokyo-based gadget maker OTAS is selling some snazzy sunglasses that, of course, have a built-in video camera.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Manic-Organic-Felt-Necklace-69793987.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:09:44 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/felt_necklace.jpg
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://ads.pheedo.com/click.phdo?s=8267aac3693bdb304e3a7bcae36cb61d&p=4 8267aac3693bdb304e3a7bcae36cb61d ]]> Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:33:11 -0800 http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/Mimobot-Me-69397272.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:20:44 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/mimobot_pink.jpg
Your phone is cool-looking. Your laptop is, too. Thus, the accessories that adorn them (dangling charms, cell phone cases and the like) should be comparably stylish. Meet Mimobot: the colorful, character-driven...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/Boots-Bath-Foam-69762637.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:00:21 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*90/tub.jpg
Packaging is a powerful thing. Exhibit A: Boots Original Beauty Formula Bath Foam, at left. The bottle, with its vintage apothecary styling, is saying "if you use me you will feel like Audrey Tatou in a...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/Put-Some-Juice-in-Your-Pack-69720922.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:45:16 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*120/charging+backpack.jpg
Here's a backpack that carries food, drink, books, and supplies. But most importantly for busy Los Angelinos, it charges your cell phone.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Californias-Best-69712667.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 17:15:23 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/80*120/39988092.jpg
Peter Fish, besides having a great name, has a great take on our Golden State and has for years. And years. He's Mr. Sunset magazine, and whatever the travel writer likes we're all bound to like a few months...

]]> 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/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Bombshell-Alliance-Calendar-69665047.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:23:00 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*88/BombshellAlliance.jpg
2010 is inching ever closer, and with it, the usual shelves and shelves of calendars. Puppies, castles, puppies in castles. But one calendar in particular is piquing our calendar-based interests.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-69583732.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:37:49 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/93*120/01a662bcdf09b8870a6d1ce4860b255e.jpg
You may know McSweeney’s as the literary journal/brainchild of Dave Eggers (who recently penned the screenplay for “Where the Wild Things Are”). It is indeed that. It is also a publishing house, a website, and...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-Sesame-Street-Google-Shirt-69615202.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 16:41:32 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*120/6ECT059.jpg
It's free! Well, let us quickly add an asterisk to that. It's free when you purchase something from the "Sesame Street" 40th Anniversary collection. A very not-grouchy deal indeed.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/WANT-THIS-ad-hoc-at-home-69586642.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:51:46 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*120/adhocathomeThomasKeller.jpg
There are the cookbook collectors and the cookbook users. It's rare to find a lot of crossover between the two, but it happens on occasion.

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You've likely seen the Weezer Snuggie by now. You very well could own the Weezer Snuggie by now. You could be reading this from inside a Weezer Snuggie.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/Good-Deal-Bare-Trap-Boots-69562377.html Mon, 09 Nov 2009 07:28:16 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/120*91/bare_trap.jpg
Every LA shopper knows the secret to a successful wardrobe is embracing the high-low. That’s one part high (your Citizens jeans, the Tse wool sweaters), and one part low (like, everything you’ve every bought...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/blogs/want-this/Black-Friday-App-Gives-Shoppers-the-Inside-Scoop-on-Deals-69425897.html Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:33 -0800 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/84*120/blackfriday1.jpg
We love those amazing day-after Thanksgiving sales. The steep discounts. The door-buster specials. Now, a new iPhone app gives shoppers the secret inside scoop on the best deals around town before anyone else.

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Sure, we're a bit obsessed with NBCLA's own iPhone app, and about 242 other useful/entertaining/flat-out-silly apps (just how many apps will an iPhone hold, anyway?).

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