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In James Bond movies, product placement also plays a role

2012-11-11 00:00:00

Brand-name shoutouts and high-profile product placement are as much a part of 007 movies as Bond's tuxedo or Q's gadgetry, and with "Skyfall" hitting theaters at the same time the film franchise marks its 50th anniversary, it's never been easier for...

Shopping: Beach-town boutiques from Venice to Laguna

2012-07-08 00:00:00

With summer in full swing, it's time to hit the beach — for sunning, yes, but also for shopping. There's a new level of sophistication in shopping along the coast. Locally owned boutiques with a curated point of view are changing the flavor of...

Shopping: Jet by John Eshaya adds to slim-cut jeans collection

2011-07-17 00:00:00

L.A.-based designer John Eshaya is in a rockin' mood. The former vice president of women's wear for Ron Herman launched his swanky-jeans-and-tees collection, Jet by John Eshaya, in 2008 and has added leather and glazed denim (which resembles leather) to...

Bra stores where the focus is on fit

2011-07-17 00:00:00

Shopping for underwear sounds either mundane or glamorous, depending on your point of view — but it can also be daunting. "People have no idea what they're doing," said Bonnie Kaufman, "because it's like buying a mattress. What do you really know...

Avenging Angel

2012-04-01 16:39:28

Swarovski Elements decks out Rodeo Drive with holiday bling

2011-11-20 16:32:15

Underwear uh-oh

2013-03-26 12:26:00

Parent advice From our panel of staff contributors Not at all. It's a rite of passage for 13-year-old girls. The fact that she wants them to be flashy and colorful doesn't mean she is going to flaunt the bras — blame it on Victoria's Secret...

It's the year of the dollar at plaza

2013-02-08 21:46:00

A giant snake sat coiled in the center of South Coast Plaza's Jewel Court, keeping watch over a bounty of oversized coins, lush flowers and stacks of oranges. In its clutches was a glittering bronze fan, and red paper lanterns suspended from bamboo...

An excuse to dine in your jammies

2012-12-27 00:00:00

Here's a mini tradition that I wish would catch on in a big way: New Year's Day pajama brunch. There's nothing quite so entertaining as sitting down to brunch in a room full of nominal adults wearing brightly colored flannel. Factor in the condition in...

Kevin Hunt: Uh-Oh: A Blue Back Square Jeweler And A Destroyed Irish Seashell

2012-12-08 00:00:00

Putting a value on sentiment is always tricky business. What's a tiny seashell from the Dingle Peninsula in Ireland worth? Debra Raboin of West Hartford wasn't even considering it after returning from a "special trip" to Ireland in April with her 81-...

Mega-Sale At Japanalia, Free La Perla Gift Card, Taste Of Hartford

2012-01-19 00:00:00

On Saturday, Sunday and Monday, Jan. 21 to 23, in Hartford, Japanalia cleans house at its biannual mega-sale. The event features samples, one-of-a-kind items, overstocks and irregulars at 50 to 80 percent off. Payment is by cash or check only. Hours are...

Storms rain on profit parade

2011-01-04 00:00:00

A wet Christmas week made for happy times at the Glendale Galleria, which reported strong holiday sales as customers were driven indoors by the inclement weather. "The rain makes me sing, literally," said Shoshana Puccia, senior marketing director for...

A model presents a creation by La Perla design group during fashion week in Moscow.

2011-04-01 00:00:00