Los Angeles : Lucky Magazine

Nanette Lepore

Despite its glam, chandelier-strung interior, this collection always incorporates a folkloric theme, employing unusual, handmade-looking accents to make each piece feel unique. There are cocktail dresses, festive holiday tops, and a host of well-made basics.

114 S. Robertson Blvd., 310-281-0004

National Council of Jewish Women Thrift Shop

Find brag-worthy deals aplenty at this low-frills, treasure-filled spot, which is jam-packed with ridiculously cheap silver, crystal, and china pieces, along with kitchen appliances, lamps, coffee-table books, beaded clutches, and dresses galore.

1052 S. Fairfax Ave., 323-938-8122

Neiman Marcus

At five floors and 180,000 square feet, Neiman Marcus is a mecca for those in search of a huge array of designers (from Balmain to Lanvin). There is also an unparalleled shoe department, featuring elegant Manolo Blahnik stilettos and a slew of Chanel flats.

9700 Wilshire Blvd., 310-550-5900, neimanmarcus.com

New High (M)art

This former Chinatown pop-up shop found a permanent home in Los Feliz, but every element in it—whether the Lauren Manoogian necklaces on the walls or the soundtrack of Syrian pop stars—still feels whimsical and eclectric.

1720 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz, 323-638-0271, newhighmart.com

New Stone Age

An early settler on what is now one of L.A.'s busiest shopping corridors, this spot is packed with unusual gifts. Anatomical models of woolly mammoths, absinthe spoons, handmade German brushes, and 18 karat raw diamond Indian jewelry are all on hand. Seek out the trove of jewelry from L.A. designers, like mini gold saber pendants studded with rubies and ancient coins set into rings.

8407 W. Third St., 323-658-5969, newstoneagela.com

Not to Be Reproduced

Operating out of his Hollywood home, the charmingly low-key male model Justin Kern lines his living room with pristine vintage from names like Chanel and YSL. Many of the picks are consigned by celebrities and socialites (photographer Mario Testino was one of his first customers), but despite their pedigrees, deals abound. Since the appointment-only endeavor operates overhead-free, prices are far more reasonable than you'll find elsewhere in town.

323-472-7000, nottobereproduced.com

Only Hearts

This popular intimates label is known for its lace-trimmed lingerie and easy-to-wear mesh underpinnings—all in abundance at its Santa Monica store, along with wear-everywhere embroidered dresses, cotton tunics, and camisoles.

1407 Montana Ave., 310-393-3088

Ooga Booga

A pioneer in Chinatown's burgeoning retail scene, this much-heralded space—on the second floor of an industrial '60s office building—is something of a mecca for those in search of forward-thinking clothing from Bless, Opening Ceremony, and Slow and Steady Wins the Race, along with one-off art publications and mix tapes compiled by musicians.

943 N. Broadway, No. 203, 213-617-1105, oogaboogastore.com

Book Soup

"I collect books from all over the world. When I'm home, I always find the most inspiring coffee-table ones at Book Soup. I'll drop by on a Sunday and spend the entire day perusing."

8818 W. Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, 310-659-3110, booksoup.com

Bourgeois Bohème

"They make the coolest tables, which they can also customize. They did iron side tables for me that read DANGER and POISON, like old hazard signs. I also got a gorgeous '60s-era lamp for my living room."

330 N. La Brea Ave., L.A., 323-936-7507, bobo-antiques.com