Here at LAist, we love to shop local. This year in our "LAist Goes Shopping" series, from downtown to Abbot Kinney we found amazing things by talented independent designers, as well as vintage jewelry, Japanese housewares, and pop culture themed pop-up shops. House of Love & Luck On La Cienega next to The Roger Room and Largo at the Coronet, The House of Love & Luck is full of beautiful vintage costume jewelry. more ›

Driving down 3rd Street, you'll spot a dress by Season 5 Project Runway winner Leanne Marshall in the window of a boutique just East of La Cienega. Walk in the door of Jane Doe and you'll notice a change. First off, the store is now called Jane Doe John Doe. The John Doe refers to the addition of menswear and new co-owner Jerell Scot from Project Runway. A mannequin near the front of the store features a long colorful jersey knit dress with a hood by Korto Momolu. more ›