OCTOBER 08
OCTOBER’S FIVE EASY PIECES
LOCAL RETAILERS PICK THEIR FAVORITES
At THE FAMILY GROOVE, we say: "Think Global, GET IT Local." It's our mission to deliver
the
groove right to
your
doorstep—or computer screen, as it were. In TFG's global village,
local
stores share the stage with
national and
international ones. Each month TFG will
introduce
you to regional retailers who have got it going on.
1. THE BABY MUST-HAVE
Lisa Kline of the style-central Lisa Kline Kids in Los Angeles thinks that these socks rock.
“I think they are the cutest socks of any in the industry. They stay up and they look like little shoes. They have the cutest designs ever. I love the ballet slipper for girls. I also love their packaging. I think packaging is really important, especially when you are giving a gift, and they make a great gift as well. Everyone loves them!”
$16 to $28, Trumpette socks
Lisa Kline Kids
www.lisakline.com/kids
123 South Robertson Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA
310.247.0488
2. THE BEAUTY PRODUCT
Denise Estrada of mega-chill beauty bar Mélange Apothecary in Sherman Oaks, Calif., loves this luscious salve.
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Mélange is French for “to mix” or “blend.” Rich and highly nourishing, our Mélange Body Crème combines ultra-hydrating jojoba and sesame oils with rich olive and mango butters in a base of aloe vera. We meticulously blend your Body Crème to order with our exquisite fragrances. You can select from any of our in-store fragrances or online selections. We love the Peony & Violet blend, a medley of fragrant peony flowers interlaced with sweet white tea, fresh violets and lilac.”
For the month of October, 30 percent of the proceeds from all Body Crème purchases will be donated to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit organization that provides breast cancer screening and education to women who are low-income or lack health insurance.
$22, Mélange Body Crème
Mélange Apothecary
www.melangeapothecary.com
13632 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA
818.385.0495
3. THE DRESS
Amy Schalk of the trendy-chic Soigné Boutique in Austin, Texas, loves this easy-to-wear fall staple.
“Soigné Boutique has a new designer called Theme, and one of my favorite pieces from them is a vintage tunic. I love the crochet detail on the collar and around the pockets. Plus, this tunic is very versatile because it can be worn as a tunic or as a dress with tights and tall boots. At only $58, it is a must-have for the season.”
$58, Theme tunic
Soigné Boutique
www.soigneaustin.com
4800 Burnet Road, Suite 410
Austin, TX
512.300.2929
4. THE HAVE-TOT, WILL-TRAVEL ESSENTIAL
Shannon Komsky of the super-hip Tough Cookies Children’s Boutique in Sherman Oaks, Calif., says that this function-meets-fabulous kiddie gear is any mom’s must.
“I love pulling out these cute dishes from my diaper bag when I am at a ball game or at the beach. My daughter, Mia, loves the bright colors and loves to feed herself with the kid-friendly utensils. This set is available in four colors and makes such a great gift. We have customers who buy two or three at a time and save them for when they need to give a gift. Baby on the Go is such a fun and useful product.”
Tough Cookies Children’s Boutique and www.shoptoughcookies.com are happy to donate 20 percent of the sales of Baby on the Go to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation during the month of October.
$28, Baby on the Go
Tough Cookies Children’s Boutique
www.shoptoughcookies.com
13638 Ventura Boulevard
Sherman Oaks, CA
818.990.0972
5. THE GIFT
Jennifer Peterman of Posh Binky in Parker, Colo., just adores this cute blanket.
“It’s to Drool For is a retro-print, ultra-soft chenille blanket that would make a great gift for a mommy-to-be or even for yourself, if you are looking for something a little more unique and personalized for that precious little girl in your life. It is handmade by Mairzey Dotes, and you can’t go wrong with this ultra-chic pink-and-green flower pattern. Our store, Posh Binky, enjoys finding and selling unique, girlie items for moms and baby girls, and we are sure you will love this great blanket find as much as we do!”
$49, It’s to Drool For
Posh Binky
www.poshbinky.com
9369 Branham Drive
Parker, CO
720.479.8211
