Rodeo Drive

After checking in to the new-ish Thompson Hotel in Beverly Hills, my Kane/Miller colleague and I headed for a nice walk down to Rodeo Drive. That's right! We enjoyed a leisurely stroll down the famous strip and enjoyed a shopping day that we probably will never experience again. Although we didn't stop inside every store, we did manage to hit the dressing rooms and I even purchased a few items for the celebrity gifting suite Kane/Miller was sponsoring.

Just to mention a few stores on the three-block strip: BCBG, Bebe, Bulgari, Dolce & Gabbana, Giorgio Armani, Gucci, GUESS, Hugo Boss, Jimmy Choo, Juicy Couture, Louis Vuitton, Prada, Ralph Lauren, Versace, and Yves St. Laurent.

I may end up going back someday but the next time you'll find me inside a Prada store will most likely be at the outlet center just outside Palm Springs.

Mid-Winter in Philadelphia

A certain publishing event is happening in less than two weeks in the beautiful city of Philadelphia. I have never actually been there, although I recall driving through the city of Hershey, Pennsylvania (the streetlights were shaped like Hershey's Kisses) when I was about ten years old.

If I were to attend this event, at the last minute, I would want to be sure to hit up a few boutiques, bookstores and museums while there. I may even spend a little money at some quaint little toy stores or gift shops along the way to the Convention Center.

Here are just a few local hot spots I've only heard about:

State of Grace Boutique














BOLETE







SAILOR JERRY:
The Original Vintage Tattoo Brand





BING BANG:
Jewlery & Leather Goods









VINTAGE CONNECTION







RAE Restaurant

And yes, enjoy a Philly Cheese Steak while you're there...it's a must!