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Balenciaga 24/7 Large Tote Bag Dirty Effect in white, $1,850
Putting your bag on the floor is a curse, according to moms. This large Balenciaga tote shows the best TLC is a little wear and tear. From Laguna Beach to the Pan Pacific Park, this bag was built for play.
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Loewe Trapeze dress in cotton and silk, $2,100
A-line dresses forever. This breezy silk minidress with a soft cotton lining is for late-summer comfort. Do a cartwheel, have a picnic, embrace joy.
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Street Grandma vintage brooches, $30
Rep SG with your chest, or rather, on your chest, with dangling little embellishments like a blinged-out strawberry or framed pensive kitty.
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ERL Venice Heavyweight zip-up hoodie, $575
Just a reminder that the beach gets cold at night. With a rugged exterior as if it were washed on the salty shores of Venice Beach, this hoodie boasts a fluffy terry lining to caress those new tan lines.
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Bode suede link belt, $350
Remember belt mania in the 2000s? Add this nostalgic apple green ’70s-style belt to your collection. Its suede links add a funky texture to any fit.
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Ventour Fashion headpiece, starts at $45
Be an absolute darling with a limited-edition Victorian-era inspired headpiece made with delicate lace and fine Italian canvas.
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Charlie Beads bloomers, $68
Crafted for comfort in L.A., bloomers are an essential wear to be your most baby girl inside and out of the house. Style its classic plaid and striped patterns with a comfy tee and under a pair of baggy jeans.
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Astrid Kayembe is a writer from South-Central Los Angeles covering style, food, art and L.A. culture. She was a 2022-23 reporting fellow at the Los Angeles Times. Her work has appeared in USA Today, ABC7, L.A. TACO, The Memphis Commercial Appeal and Refinery29.
