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Los Angeles has more stores than anyone could physically tackle, but somehow we always keep returning to the usual suspects. To break out of the rut, we've asked some local shopping and fashion gurus to provide their hidden retail gems—those unique stores around LA that we might not all know about. Cue the Beatles: We're about to get a little help from our friends.
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Aly Scott is the founder of shopping and styling company StyleChic, a VIP service that offers everything from closet overhauls to exclusive champagne-filled shopping experiences as well as classes on how to dress for your body type. She's now in the process of launching JilRo, a fashion line for sizes 0-24, at Harvey Nichols. In her downtime, she likes to wander around Roseark in West Hollywood.
"I am extremely happy to lead you to a magical place called Roseark in West Hollywood that is owned by Kathy and Rick Rose. Behind a beautiful gate lies a scented, tree-covered path; follow it up the stairs to my favorite hidden gem in Los Angeles. Roseark carries more than 200 jewelers and stocks some of the most unique offerings in the world. I love the intricate details, the unique handcrafted pieces and the diamonds! Rose gold pieces from Arik Kasten are a must, black diamonds by Azature are modern chic and Kathy's own designs are always the most coveted. More than a few people have bought her arrowheads just from seeing mine. Whenever I go there, I just want to sit and drink tea all afternoon, trying on all the exquisite masterpieces that Kathy has curated for us to see."
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