Love Shop Party; Santa to the Stars Profiled

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Santa to the Stars raps

WEST HOLLYWOOD—Love Shop at 7712 Melrose Avenue is hosting a holiday sale and party this Wednesday from 5 to 8pm. Everything in the store will be 20% off and treats like marizpan and gløgg (mulled wine) will be served. To attend, RSVP to info@stilettomarketing.com. [Racked Inbox]

NORTH POLE/BEVERLY HILLS—CNN seems to be as fascinated by mall Santas as we are. They profile a few, including one who goes by the moniker Santa to the Stars©. A former unemployed LA actor, he has turned being Santa into an extremely profitable business. According to the article, SttS has "close to 60 Santa outfits—including a dyed-red mink suit (which he admits has fallen out of favor), a gold sequin suit for Vegas and a black velvet version adorned with Swarovski crystals." [CNN]