This past weekend I was invited by CRAVE (facebook | twitter): to accompany the gals along on an escorted tour of their top four, Best of Women Owned Businesses in Los Angeles.
I actually wrote quite a bit about the experience over on my personal blog (and it was reposted via the CraveLA group). I don’t really feel like repeating myself, so I’ll keep it brief. Better still, a couple of the gals brought their Flip cameras along and were able to film the ladies talking about their businesses.
I found this to pretty much be my favorite part…aside from the shopping, that is…so I thought I’d share those video clips here for you.
Nothing like real inspiration from real successful women.
First up, Calleen Cordero (website | twitter) on Beverly. Calleen makes some of the most amazing and fabulous looking shoes and bags you’ve every seen. Everything is made by hand, from the carved wooden soles to the rivets in the design. Just gorgeous.
Onto The Dry Bar (website | twitter) in Brentwood. The Dry Bar is not a bar at all…it’s better! It’s perky salon that only does blow outs. No cuts. No colors. Just a wash and style for $35. What this concept so long to come to be?
Next up, Studio Beauty Mix (website | twitter) at Fred Segal in Santa Monica. Oh.my.god. Why have I never been to this store before? This boutique has everything from hair products, skincare, bath products, make up, candles and perfumes. A girl could get lost in this store.
And our final stop after a long drive through the city was Valerie’s Confections (website | twitter) located somewhere between Koreatown and Silver Lake. Valerie let us sample a couple of her handmade chocolates and all I can say is wow! You heard each and every one of us ooh, ahh, mmm or exclaim in delight over how amazing her chocolates were.
My thoughts on the tour*…
* keep in mind, this wasn’t a planned video (or I would have had my hair cut and worn brighter lipstick – LOL)
