A Shoppers Guide To Pasadena
While most Angelenos that don't live in Pasadena think of the area as home to the Rose Bowl, the new year's day parade and it's famous old town, there are a ton of great stores that make this area a must for a day out on the weekend or if you're looking to get some great shopping in.
Maude Woods
55 E Holly St
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 577-3400
www.maudewoods.com
Kitchen, dining, decorative items, as well as home accessories is what Pasadena's Maude Woods is all about. Opened by Carrie Davich, her passion for mixing new furnishings with older vintage ones is what led her to open this home furnishings store. Opened in 2009, the store has since become the go-to place for home furnishings with pieces selected from Davich and her keen eye. The space offers everything from table art boxes, jewelry boxes, salt canisters, etched glass shot glasses, and unique knives to candles and votives.
3rd Generation Antiques
56 S De Lacey Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 844-0471
www.thirdgenerationco.com
Located in the historic Old Town Pasadena district of Pasadena, 3rd Generation Antiques offers a great inventory of what else? Antiques of course! From estate and antique to vintage jewelry and more, here you'll find a dynamic inventory of silver, art, ceramics, vintage watches, clocks, glass, vintage apparel and clothing, home furnishings, and much more. What's great about 3rd Generation Antiques is their selection of goods is always changing.
Clothes Heaven
111 E Union St
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 440-0929
www.clothesheaven.com
Walk past Old Town Pasadena's boring chain stores that you can find elsewhere around the city or world, and head to Clothes Heaven. Here, you'll find unique and undiscovered new and vintage womens pieces from some of today's top designers. Specializing in both new and vintage pieces from designers like Chanel, Prada, Louis Vuitton, Dolce & Gabbana, Hermes and more, its a treasure trove for vintage seekers. The store has been around for over 30 years and locals know they'll find clothes that are not vintage and dirty, rather gently worn and worth the price. The belief here is that fashion should be fun and the store and its employee's try to make it as enjoyable as possible. They even have stylists that will help you discover another side of you. Or, find a great gift here for your wife or significant other.
Zoey Van Jones - Brow Studio
45 E Union St
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 683-3308
www.zoeyvanjones.com
Looking to get your eyebrows touched up? Look no further than Zoey Van Jones' Brow Studio.Located in the heart of Old Town Pasadena, the studio changes what you think a salon for eyebrows is. Warm, relaxing and welcoming, the studio opened in 2007 as Brauhaus and has since specialized in full, natural brows that help give womens' face a young look. The goal here is for Zoey and her team to help find the best shape for customers brows and help them sustain it each and every day.
Rose Bowl Flea Market
1001 Rose Bowl Dr
Pasadena, CA 91103
(626) 577-3100
www.rosebowlstadium.com
A shopping list couldn't be complete for Pasadena if the Rose Bowl Flea Market was not included. While many stores come and go in Pasadena, the flea market here has become a staple for locals and those in neighboring LA communities for years. Held on the second Sunday of every month, it technically begins at 9am for just $8 per person, but you can get in earlier if you want to spend a few extra bucks. VIP admission from 5am to 7am is $20, while early bird admission from 7am to 8am is $15 and express admission at 8am to 9am is just $10. Children under 12 are admitted free also. Here, you'll find pretty much anything you can imagine. From old vintage books, to crates, and other odds and ends, it's a great place to find accessories for your home, or if you want to buy and resell. It's one of the best flea markets not just in Los Angeles, but in the world.
