Fall Shopping at The Americana; Big Blogger Charity Flea

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GLENDALE—With fall fashion on the brain, the Americana at Brand is enabling back-to-school splurging sprees. Clear your schedule for this Thursday, August 15 from 6 to 9pm for some shopping at the retail mecca alongside LA bloggers. Sharing enviable styling secrets over snacks and refreshments, blogger Hanna Beth of What She Wore will be shopping it out at fast fashion-giant Forever 21 and Bethany of Snakes Nest will be at Madewell, where you can snap up LA-made denim for a foolproof fall wardrobe. [Racked Inbox]

THE GROVE—Stylish tots will get their dose of shopping before heading back to school at the Gap bash at The Grove this Saturday, August 17 from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Mommy and me activities on the agenda include crafts, music, refreshments and styling for the little ones. [The Grove]

LA CIENEGA—Guilty of lusting over the top-notch ensembles styled by some of our Style Scroll fashionistas? Here's your chance to shop their closets for a cause. LA bloggers Sydne of Sydne Style, Sheryl of Walk in Wonderland and An of Haute Pink Pretty are hosting a charitable flea market this Sunday, August 18 from 10am to 1pm at 822 N La Cienega. Clothing, jewelry, handbags, shoes and unused beauty products will be up for grabs. Be sure to swing by the ATM beforehand for this cash-only flea, which promises some guilt-free shopping as 100% of proceeds will go towards the blogger's favorite charities. [Racked Inbox]