Copyright 2013 http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping en-us Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:30:52 -0700 Wed, 19 Jun 2013 21:30:52 -0700 NBC Owned Television Stations http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/1st-Look-Loves-Duality-Nail-Pak-183839531.html Mon, 17 Dec 2012 14:27:08 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/256*120/duality-nail-pak.jpg
Leave it to a brilliant business entrepreneur mother of six daughters to come up with an ingenious “manicure system” for busy nail polish-loving women everywhere!

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The LA Craft Experience heads west for a day by the beach.

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Starbucks is offering a limited supply of $450 steel gift cards online.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Chic-Collars-Lend-Local-Shelters-Support-181589231.html Fri, 30 Nov 2012 17:01:39 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/GivebonesMB.jpg
Searching for a gift for a dog devotee? Buy something cute and help out, too.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Christmas-Tree-Critters/181431511 Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:45:32 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/107540752.jpg
Don't let unseen visitors put a bite on your Christmas cheer this year.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/The-Library-Store-Goes-on-a-Roll-Literally-181427361.html Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:19:40 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/239*120/LibraryLANight1.jpg
The Central Library's sweet shop will head into LA, truck-style.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Keeping-the-Buy-Local-Love-Alive-181410641.html Thu, 29 Nov 2012 14:17:12 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/7588935506_71f7b7dc0e_c.jpg
Purchase good stuff from some 350 artists at Unique LA.

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A bed fit for a mouse: check out this cheese-themed bed. It's just one of the weird gifts that pop culture journalist David Moye featured on the NBC4 News at Noon on Nov. 28,

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Consumer-Reports-on-Holiday-Shopping/181182861 Wed, 05 Dec 2012 14:50:44 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/157027870.jpg
Consumer Reports releases its annual "Naughty & Nice" list of businesses.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Your-Neighborhood-Drugstore-Sushi-Bar-181065691.html Wed, 28 Nov 2012 11:54:36 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/walgreenssushi.jpg
The drugstore's newest Hollywood outlet will have some surprising amenities.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Trouble-in-Toyland-Toy-Safety-Dangerous-Report-180393851.html Thu, 22 Nov 2012 05:05:54 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/toys112112.jpg
The annual "Trouble in Toyland" is out from U.S. PIRG. This year, the group named about a dozen toys that it says could be dangerous to children.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Small-Business-Saturday-Around-LA-180373391.html Wed, 21 Nov 2012 14:13:36 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/179*120/lingerie_jbor.jpg
Where are the mom-and-pops? Get your map and your need-to-knows.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Danger-Under-the-Tree/180356741 Wed, 21 Nov 2012 08:54:01 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/DangerousToys1120_HD_722x406_9604163563.jpg
Consumer group warns parents about this year's most dangerous toys for children.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Despite-Hype-Black-Friday-Isnt-a-Good-Gauge-of-Holiday-Spending-180226481.html Mon, 25 Mar 2013 09:39:00 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/93446410_10.jpg
Retailers invest a lot of hope in Black Friday because it can be used to build momentum for the six-week holiday shopping season, their most profitable time of year. But Black Friday isn’t the economic bellwethe...

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Black-Friday--180167171.html Thu, 22 Nov 2012 07:47:23 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/black+friday+target.jpg
Black Friday — it's the mother of all shopping days. A day when millions of people wielding billions of dollars scratch and claw for the biggest bargains. So what's the best plan of attack?

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/THREAD-Gift-Guide-The-Coolest-New-Gizmos-and-Tech-Gear-179975841.html Thu, 20 Dec 2012 16:51:08 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/160*120/camera-thumb.jpg
Thousands of Americans will be looking for a shiny new gizmo under the tree this season.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Ali-Explores-the-Best-Shopping-in-Brooklyn/179687641 Sat, 17 Nov 2012 23:03:17 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/WILLIAMSBURG-1stLook.jpg
Lets face it, there are few better places in the world to shop than NY. But why stay on the island when there's so much to find in Brooklyn's trendiest neighborhood? Follow Ali as she...

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Arty-Holiday-Shopping-SoCal-Style-179819881.html Mon, 26 Nov 2012 12:09:38 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/BITBikeMuseum1.jpg
Support a local museum and get your seasonal buying done, too.

Photo Credit: Hammer Museum

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Twinkies-Sold-Out-Price-Gouging-179703601.html Fri, 16 Nov 2012 13:21:12 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/hostess-twinkies-shelf.jpg
Twinkies could be a thing of the past, prompting eager shoppers to stockpile a tasty piece of history despite soaring prices.

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A double-decker bus rolled into SoCal, bringing with it Fab Foursome tidings.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Gear-Up-for-the-Mountain-at-Mega-Ski-Spectacular-179149081.html Tue, 13 Nov 2012 13:51:38 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/SkiDazzleBlue.jpg
The biggest ski convention of the year schusses into downtown.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Indie-Quirky-Friendly-Patchwork-178154851.html Fri, 09 Nov 2012 15:39:26 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/PatchworkBooths1.jpg
The holidays are on the way. Sign #1? A Patchwork craft fair.

Photo Credit: Patchwork Indie Arts & Crafts Festival

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/Victorias-Secret-Fashion-Show-2012-177842541.html Tue, 04 Dec 2012 03:12:02 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/victoria-secret-new-thumb.jpg
Victoria's Secret Angels took to the glittery runway to sport the latest and most extravagant bras — and share the stage with Justin Bieber, Rihanna and Bruno Mars.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/THREAD-Marni-to-Launch-First-Womens-Fragrance-176947801.html Fri, 02 Nov 2012 10:46:06 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/marnifragrancethumb1a.jpg
This February, Italian retailer, Marni, will launch its first-ever fragrance.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/THREAD-Store-Tour-Local-Designers-and-Curated-Home-Goods-at-Joinery-175247271.html Fri, 26 Oct 2012 10:01:49 -0700 $352 for women's; $425 for mens. ]]> http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/180*120/joinery3.jpg $352 for women's; $425 for mens. ]]>
Owner Angela Silva picks out her favorite fall finds at Williamsburg boutique, Joinery.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/THREAD-The-New-Minimalism-175439831.html Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:31:38 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/minimalism139049827thumbnail.jpg
Fall's new minimalist looks are anything but plain.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/THREAD-Retail-Report-Playful-Periwinkle-Pieces-175421691.html Tue, 23 Oct 2012 10:28:56 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/periwinkle_thumbnailfall12.jpg
Somewhere between lilac and baby blue, periwinkle hues are a simple way to add a touch of "cheer" to a winter wardrobe.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Tech-Tools-for-Your-Pooch/175288461 Mon, 22 Oct 2012 13:04:09 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/dog102112.jpg
Nowadays, there are plenty of tech tools for your pooch, from dogvacay.com to GPS-tracking collars. NBC's Lynda Baquero reports for the NBC4 News at Noon on Oct. 22, 2012.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/THREAD-Levis-to-Debut-New-Eco-Collection-174408641.html Wed, 17 Oct 2012 09:55:25 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/levislead1.jpg
This week, Levi's introduces a new eco-friendly collection made from recylced bottles and plastic trays.

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]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/video/#!/the-scene/shopping/Dreaming-of-a-Rich-Christmas/173520511 Fri, 23 Nov 2012 22:46:01 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/213*120/nmwatch.jpg
Neiman Marcus unveils its opulent Christmas catalog, with $1-million watches, sports cars and jet packs.

]]> http://www.nbclosangeles.com/the-scene/shopping/1st-Look-Loves-Aerie-and-Bright-Pink-Breast-Cancer-Awareness-Initiative-173121231.html Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:47:30 -0700 http://media.nbclosangeles.com/images/211*120/aerie-bra1.jpg
The Aerie Bright Pink partnership runs through October 21.

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This season, designers emphasized dramatic hour glass silhouettes.

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