Copyright 2012 http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping en-us Wed, 16 May 2012 05:15:49 -0700 Wed, 16 May 2012 05:15:49 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Yay-Unique-150972165.html Thu, 10 May 2012 11:20:41 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/UniqueLAWeAreAllInThisTogether.jpg
Need something for Mom? Unique LA has that cute gift. Plus: Caine of Caine's Arcade will be there. Yay!

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Pump-Up-the-Volume-Help-Save-Pandas-150420825.html Mon, 07 May 2012 13:31:58 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/GOgroove+Panda+Pal.jpg
A SoCal company sells panda-esque speakers in support of pandas in the wild.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/How-to-Get-Kate-Middletons-Classic-Style/111289184 Thu, 26 Apr 2012 15:07:37 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/kate-william-kiss.jpg
It's been a year since Prince William and Kate Middleton were wed. Kate's outfits are obsessed-over and copied perhaps more than any other international celebrity. See how you can pick up some some of her style on this side of the pond.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Artist-Force-Fed-Injected-at-Cosmetics-Store-in-Protest-Against-Animal-Testing--148752575.html Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:12:09 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/AnimalTests.jpg
A 24-year-old woman was restrained and tormented in the store window display of a flagship cosmetics store in London to highlight the abuses of common animal testing practices.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/That-Vinyl-Vibe-148275895.html Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:38:52 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/RecordsVinyl.jpg
Record Store Day is full of deals, good feeling, and love for your local shop.

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A new Natural History Museum program plays matchmaker between you and some amazing and ancient artifacts.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Peter-Soms-Top-Spring-Trend_-Bold-Florals/145167175 Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:33:53 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/bold+florals.jpg
The designer shows how to make the most of this eye-catching look for the season.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Design-Dresses-and-Bespoke-Denim-144679095.html Wed, 28 Mar 2012 12:34:51 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/StoreChairMarch.jpg
Lounge in your Scott Morrisons upon your Sergio Rodrigues lounger.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/The-Days-of-Double-Coupons-Are-Over-143905066.html Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:31:05 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/PHI+man+grocery+aisle.jpg
After years of teasing customers with on-again-off-again doubled savings, Ralphs grocery store announced in its weekly ad that it is revamping its entire rewards program.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Tinseltown-on-the-Block-143696786.html Wed, 21 Mar 2012 13:17:06 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/HollywoodAuction1.jpg
Did you love "Evita"? Are you a "Fast & Furious 4" fan? Get your bidding pants on.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/THREAD-First-Look-Alberta-Ferretti-Macys-Impulse--143582366.html Thu, 05 Apr 2012 13:52:49 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/alberta+macys.jpg
The Italian designer's capsule collection for Macy's is set to debut April 17.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/THREAD-Designers-Create-Custom-Totes-for-You-Cant-Fake-Fashion-142960905.html Tue, 20 Mar 2012 07:30:19 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/designer+totes.jpg
75 one-of-a-kind totes will be going on sale on eBay at 11 a.m. as part of an effort by eBay and the CFDA to raise awareness around counterfeits. Here, our top 20.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/THREAD-18-Spring-Essentials-to-Wear-Right-Now-142670126.html Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:52:01 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/spring+essentials.jpg
From explosive floral prints to dresses with collars, here are 18 spring essentials to add to your spring wardrobe.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Buy-Local-Santa-Monica-142808445.html Mon, 02 Apr 2012 09:25:02 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/SMBuyLocal.jpg
Get to know your mom-and-pops and other shops along the Third Street Promenade.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Happy-First-Decade-Grove-142672245.html Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:37:37 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/178*120/The+Grove_caruso.jpg
The centrally located shopping center celebrates its 10th birthday.

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Up close and personal with the most spectacular footwear on the Fashion Week catwalks.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Target-is-Going-Boutique/137336148 Mon, 30 Jan 2012 09:59:56 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/KNSD_Target_is_Going_Boutique_011312_39_mezzn_722x406_2186818782.jpg
Along with its normal line of low cost items, the retail giant is opening a collection of specialty shops.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/JCPenney-to-Shake-Up-Pricing-Policy/138089983 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 07:52:54 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/jc-penney-storefront.jpg
JCPenney is permanently slashing all of its prices by at least 40% in a sweeping overhaul of its stores and strategy.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Lego-Friends_-Debate-Over-New-Toys/138059373 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:46:37 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/8626199_legofriendsvikki_722x406_2190154376.jpg
A more feminine line of Lego toys.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Photos-Consumer-Electronics-2012-137024558.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:31:00 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/CES-Gadgets-P5.jpg
The International CES is the world's largest consumer technology trade show, and features more than 2,700 exhibitors.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Long-Beach-Plastic-Ban-Grocery-Stores-Convenient-Stores-Ordinance-Bags-136590373.html Tue, 03 Jan 2012 08:34:51 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/DC+plastic+bags.JPG
The second phase of the ban on plastic bags in the city of Long Beach began Jan.1.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/El-Monte-Sears-Kmart-Store-Closings-List-136390738.html Thu, 29 Dec 2011 14:00:47 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/KNSD_San_Diego_Sears_May_Face_Closur_122711_84_mezzn_722x406_2181149441.jpg
Three Sears stores in California are on a list of closures.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Rose-Parade-Souvenirs-Pasadena-136347198.html Wed, 28 Dec 2011 18:55:34 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/rosebowltrophy.JPG
The Tiffany-designed Rose Bowl trophy has to be won, but there are plenty of other kinds of memorabilia available for tourists to take home.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Loyal-SoCal-Customers-Concerned-About-Kmart,-Sears/136275188 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 14:53:19 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/174*120/sears.jpg
The cash registers at Sears and K-mart did not ring enough during the holiday shopping season. Now the company that owns both chains plans to close a number of stores to reduce expenses.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Mad-Dash-for-Holiday-Leftovers-136230798.html Tue, 27 Dec 2011 00:08:05 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/boxing-day-shopping.jpg
Nothing says "day after Christmas" like the myriad of sale signs at retail stores across the city and nation. Retailers entice and shoppers stock up with anywhere from 10% to 80% off in savings.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/SoCal-Stores-Offer-Post-Christmas-Sales/136217703 Tue, 27 Dec 2011 11:07:36 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/8311317_N11PPKGCHRISTMASGIFT_722x406_2180580337.jpg
Stores across Southern California are preparing for another flood of shoppers. It's not Black Friday, but there'll be plenty of day-after-Christmas sales, plus all those gift returns.

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With the holidays over, what should you do with all those unwanted presents? We show you the do's — and don'ts — of returning and regifting presents.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Buttercups-Biannual-Bargains-136103478.html Mon, 26 Dec 2011 08:55:29 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/HDButtercuphalfyearly.jpg
It's a local favorite, it's full of home stuff, and it kicks off for a three-week run.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Last-Minute-Shoppers-Get-Best-Deals/135898098 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 08:38:14 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/8260170_N6PPKGHOLIDAYDEALS_722x406_2178465396.jpg
If you waited until the last minute to do your Christmas shopping, you're not alone! Forty percent of people will be doing their shopping this week. And in this case, it's not always the early...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Pamper-Your-Pooch-This-Holiday-Season/135538973 Fri, 23 Dec 2011 20:20:29 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/holiday-photos-121411.jpg
From warm coats to luxe leashes and more, NBC's Joelle Garguilo takes a look at the ultimate presents you can give to your pooch.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/-Holiday-deadlines-online-shopping-shipping-stores-christmas-135603728.html Wed, 14 Dec 2011 16:23:55 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/107176992.jpg
Stores may be open until Christmas, but Wednesday is the deadline to order items online if you want to receive your gifts before Dec. 25.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Holiday-Gifts-for-Movie-Fans-133821058.html Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:29:39 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/harrypottermoviethumb.jpg
This Holiday season, make sure you go that extra mile to impress the movie buff in your life.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Mens-Gifts-Under-$50/135432893 Thu, 22 Dec 2011 20:30:41 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/present02.jpg
Take a look at a selection of gifts for your man, all under $50.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/The-TREND_-Charlie-Brown-iPad-App/135167603 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 08:10:36 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/8150249_CharlieBrownApp_722x406_2174339397.jpg
Check out a new iPad app that brings to life "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Hot-New-Toys-of-2011/135123758 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:38:13 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/toys_722x406_2174110235.jpg
Not sure what to buy the kids? Problem solved! Here are some of the hottest toys available this holiday season.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Ski-tacular-Schusses-Downtown-134837108.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 15:05:26 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/Skier_105679083.jpg
Ski Dazzle is back, ready to provide your poles and boards and clothes and...

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/NATL-Best-Holiday-Splurge-Gifts-133692543.html Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:54:46 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/neiman-thumb.jpg
Get ready to do some millionaire shopping with a look at the best splurge gifts to buy this holiday season.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Free-Holiday-Shipping-Has-Strings-Attached/134729698 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:31:41 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/247*120/shop-guide.jpg
Does the promise of free shipping make you actually spend more than you planned on?

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