Happy Mother's Day!

Karen & her son, Nesta

Mo & her mom, Patty. 

She was there at the beginning

When the world was new to you -

She was there to turn to happy times

Those when, you were hurt or blue.

She was there to listen to your thoughts

And when you asked, to give advice -

She was there to tell you, "Those don't match!"

Or, "Hon, you sure look nice."

She was there with you at nighttime

To help you say your prayers _

She was there to tell you, "It's alright."

When you had a dream that scares.

She was there at morning time

To get you up and out of bed -

She was there when you didn't feel good (or did)

To say, "You'd best stay home, instead."

She was there when you were hungry

And when you had those dirty clothes -

She was there when you needed her

(How she knew? Only heaven knows.)

She was there at the beginning

And she'll be there your whole life through -

She'll be there in your mind and heart

Just like a mother is supposed to do.

- by Del "Abe" Jones

Happy Mother's Day to all the moms in the world! 

Shades On

No one can resist a good pair of sunglasses. They're both fashionable & functional staples that shield our eyes from the bright sun while giving our outfits that final stylish touch! Certain styles have come & gone, but these frames have withstood the test of time. Which one frames your face perfectly? 

Oversized round frames are a staple, popularized by the chicest of chics, Jackie O. Nab these Oliver Peoples, available now online & in store.

Wayfarers have made a comeback because of their flattering shape & vintage essence. These sunnies by The Row resemble Pharrell's shades & are available online & in store. 

We can't talk about sunglasses without mentioning oversized squares! Popularized also by Jackie O, this frame is without a doubt, a  classic! These Gucci's are available in store & online.

And last but not least, we can't forget about the aviators. Its metal frames look RAD on both men & women, as proven by Johnny Depp...sigh... These Pradas that we have at the store are a variation of the classic aviator style. Available in store & online.

Coachella For The Bellas!

The 1st weekend of Coachella is here and man, the fashion is off the charts! Everything from hipster, boho, grunge mixed in with a little bit of punk, made an appearance. Here are some of our favorite looks so far:

As we look at these babes of festival-town, we just couldn't help but give you a little taste of some our Coachella-apropos pieces. Get a load of these goodies that will surely make you stand out on Weekend #2! Available at the BBLA online store & boutique. 

The One Year Celebration!

It's almost Happy Birthday time for Buttons and Bows & you know what that means......CELEBRATION! Take your beautiful hineys down to the shop for our in-store anniversary party. We'll have music, shopping, & delectable desserts from Semi Sweet Bakery & delicious vodka cocktails from Fair. It will be in conjunction with Shopwalk so feel free to get there at 6.  Then, to continue the festivities, join us for the after-party at The Association at 10:30 PM where DJ Waldo will be spinning some dope tracks. People always ask for the dress code so here it is: just look like your normal stylish selves....and expect to get your photos taken by The LA Fashion Magazine and our photographer for the night, Gary Wang of Gary Wang Photography.

See you there,

Monique

1 Year of Buttons & Bows in DTLA!

As we move into the month of April, we approach our store's 1 year anniversary of being open on the streets of Downtown LA. April 5th, is the exact date, the date that we opened shop in hopes of offering people the best of vintage & designer resale. In the 1 year that we've been opened, I'm happy to say that we do & will continue to do just that! Discovering, curating, & helping our customers find their next favorite piece of clothing & accessory is what our team here does best! In honor of BBLA's 1 year, I thought it'd be fun to go back and share some fond memories that have happened since being opened. To those of you who have been super involved with the store, you know who you are, and that includes our loyal shoppers, thank you, thank you, thank you! BBLA wouldn't be here without you & because of that, we promise to always give you what you want, which is only THE best vintage & designer fashion.

Love,

K & M

Karen & I thinking up ways to decorate our blank canvas

Opening soon!

One of our first treasured press features. Thank you, Nylon!

BBLA's first lookbook shoot with the one & only Olivia Lo

Our launch party that just happened to be featured on Apparel News.... 

Our lookbook shoot with the lovely Raych of That's Chic 

The launch party for BBLA x The Caravan collab

Don't mess with our security guard

One of our many fun buying trips. This one is in NYC!

Our 1st Shopwalk!

Our most recent feature on Refinery 29. We couldn't be happier!

Who Are Some Of The Most Stylish Boutique Owners in Town?

Refinery says, Karen and I are! And we cannot be more surprised, happy, excited, humbled, & just flat out in a state of "surrealness".

Our style is a part of our lives, something that we naturally put energy, time, and pride in. Owning a store makes that even more important as our customers look to us for impeccable merchandise & fashion inspiration. That's why Karen and I are very adamant about making sure that only the best vintage & designer pieces are offered at Buttons and Bows. And we make sure that everything still mirrors our fun & eclectic style. I guess that makes our store an extension of our closets, which is how Buttons and Bows first started. Karen and I opened an e-bay store where we sold our own clothes that we no longer wore. And now to be on Refinery getting recognized for it just pure AMAZING!

Please share in our pure elation & read about the other store owners that we had the privilege of sharing this feature with.

Till next time,

Monique

New March Lookbook: Don't Call Me Baby

Supermodel Muse: Jade McDaniel with M Model Management
Master Behind The Lens: Jesse Fiorino
Make-Up Maven: Claire Marshall
THE Hair Handler: Anna Lee Fiorino
Stylists: Karen Marley & Monique
Styling Assistant: Leah Bickel

New month, new lookbook! This time, we've got Jade, our super model muse, in outfits not suitable for babies. No ma'am! It takes real womanly confidence to pull off these looks. Choose from the Black & White Cardigan from Something Else, the Long Burnt Orange Silk Dress from Funktional, to the vintage Red Jumpsuit. The best part about these pieces? They can all be transformed into different looks with the magic of accessorizing. Casual-ize that Something Else sweater by pairing it with a simple knit top, skinny jeans & flats. Turn that Funktional silk dress into an evening gown by pairing it with some strappy heels, an up-do, & some dangly earrings. Make that jumpsuit work appropriate by throwing over a blazer, black pointy stilettos, & classic black bag. Our lookbook is meant to inspire you to create your own outfits with the fabulous merchandise we sell. Happy shopping & happy styling!