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THE GROVE—J.Crew, along with Vogue magazine, is celebrating the holiday season with a shopping party this Thursday night. From 6 to 8pm, join J.Crew head women's designer Tom Mora, Lucky west coast editor Marlien Rentmeester and stylist Mary Alice Haney for cocktails and a discount of 20% off purchases of $150 or more. A portion of the night's proceeds will benefit the LA Food Bank; call (323) 939-1070 to get on the guest list. [Racked Inbox]
MELROSE AVE—Boutique stylehaus at 8473 Melrose Ave is hosting a holiday trunk show for pretty, boho label Odylyne. It's tomorrow from 6 to 9pm; champagne and snacks will be served. Email lisa@stylehaus.com to be added to the RSVP list. [Racked Inbox]
LA BREA—Shelter Half at 161 S La Brea is welcoming a shipment of clothes and bags (including these waxed canvas field packs and merino wool pullovers) by San Fran's Mission Workshop with a little party Thursday night. From 6 to 10pm, the Shelter Half team will be spinning records and serving margaritas; RSVP to info@shelterhalf.com to attend. [Racked Inbox]