The List: Made in LA
115 S. Robertson Blvd, LA; 310.859.2652
The LA-est of clothing stores, check Kitson's for Mr. Rude tees and Public Library cashmere, plus closeouts on hoodies from Rebel Yell -- basically, everything you'll find in a Hollywood hamper aside from the espresso-colonic-stained sheets.
Order at ShopKitson.com
Southern Californians are addicted to warm weather, hating The Valley, and Coffee Bean. This signature Iced Blended Mocha DIY kit includes their exclusive coffee extract and special Dutch Chocolate drink mix. Whip up a batch to enjoy while you write a screenplay. Now throw away the screenplay. Very good.
Locations throughout LA or at CoffeeBean.com
7753 Melrose Avenue, LA; 323.651.1553
Skip the throng of daddy's-Benz trust funders and glittering hip-hoppers to enjoy free shipping (for $100+ purchases) on limited edition kicks from this West Hollywood stand-by's web site.
Order at SportieLA.com
3847 Main St., Culver City; 310.836.9463
LA's discriminating drunks are quickly becoming familiar with this newish bar/store's inventory of coveted limited releases and US-exclusives like the 2005 Tasmanian Pinot Noir ($50) -- rarities now available for online ordering. Sweetening the deal are their bargain shipping costs ($8 1-2 bottles/$20 case) on all 400 of their labels which could mean a different wine for every day you spend in prison for DUI.
Order at BottleRock.net
3315 W. Magnolia Blvd., Burbank; 818.567.7366
The urge to own an actual piece of movie history is understandable; the urge to throw on the authentic Billy Madison penguin suit and engage in "plushy" fornication... even more so. Though the online offerings can be sparse, It's a Wrap's the only place in LA -- or anywhere -- that sells actual wardrobes/props from TV and movie sets, making your dream of eating Tootie's skirt a fiber-packed reality.
Order at ItsAWrapHollywood.com
