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WOODLAND HILLS—A new Kiehl's is opening at the Westfield Topanga, and they're doing it up Wednesday night with a party. Guests include Kristin Cavallari and Taryn Manning—who the press release tells us was in a movie called Love Ranch, what? And in honor of the new store, and in ongoing support of amfAR, The Foundation for AIDS Research, Kiehl’s will donate $20,000 to the organization. Open to the public with freebies and fat discounts, from 3pm to 5pm. [Racked Inbox]
ECHO PARK—A new, philanthropically inclined boutique is opening on Sunset. It's called Raven + Lily Studio, and the premise is that it's the storefront of a non-profit organization that teaches women in impoverished areas around the world—including LA—to use their design skills. The store is having a grand opening party on Saturday, pretty much all day: enjoy drinks and cupcakes from 11am to 7pm, then wine and cheese from 7pm onward. 1568 Sunset [Racked Inbox]