LA Boutiques Shopped by Stars; Sophie Hulme's Chic Shopper

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We scan the inbox so you don't have to. Today, three items of note:

Best Bets Daily: Prepara ice cream scoop
Charles & Marie: A tea infuser that resembles a shark fin
DailyCandy: Mexican eatery Mercado opens tomorrow in Santa Monica
I Heart Daily: Nail polish inspired by the new Spider Man movie
Refinery29: 12 LA boutiques favored by celebrities
The Rundown: New restaurants, shops and fitness studios
Thrillist: More press for Mercado
WWWD: How to mix sporty pieces into your wardrobe
The Zoe Report: Sophie Hulme's classic shopper tote (pictured)