Passione Boutique is tailor made for the recessionista in all of us—the woman who loves to spend and enhance her wardrobe but still has a firm desire to be frugal. Owner Rita Diste, a native of Ischia Italy, opened Passione Boutique in La Jolla which she says reminds her so…
MOS: My Own Space
La Jolla’s unique MyOwnSpace furniture store specializes in the clean lines and simple, elegant styling of classic 60’s forms–all with the benefit of 2009 customization. MOS, as it is known, is owned by the husband-and-wife team Rik Armour and Jennifer Fox-Armour. The Atlanta transplants offer their customers genteel handling born…
Make-up Super Stars
You don’t have to drive three hours north to Los Angeles to get fabulous hair and make-up done. Whether its hair extensions, Brazilian smoothing, a flawless face or a phenomenal cut-and-color, San Diego is home to creative and talented stylist. Sheila Nellis is a cosmetic superstar, and Trish McEvoy’s right-hand…
Elizabeth Allen Atelier
For a decade, luxury bedding addicts were only able to find Elizabeth Allen’s award-winning designs online. Finally, Allen has opened a storefront. Elizabeth Allen Atelier, located in the trendy Bird Rock neighborhood of La Jolla, offers customers delightful bedding at a great price, and some of the most unique and…
Capricorn Boutique
Walking into Capricorn Boutique in Bird Rock, with its black-and-white checkered floor, antique fireplace and fleur-de-le decor, is reminiscent of a neighborhood boutique you’d find on the Left Bank of Paris or Brooklyn’s Carroll Gardens. It’s a quaint little neighborhood store in a quaint little neighborhood, with cutting-edge fashion, a…
