“It’s a lot of bling for a little baby,” admitted Charme, showing off matching topaz pendants for mother and daughter, and clusters of baby pearls on chains. Though it may appeal to women keen on mother-daughter dressing, the concept gives the creeps to one Brentwood mom.

“Jewelry on a baby does not appeal to me, not even pierced ears,” she said, though she adds that her daughter will inherit her grandmother’s pearls when she is a teenager. Another working Left Coast mom, though, says she’d be down for wearing matching finery with her 5-year-old. “Mommy-and-me dressing has not yet been hippified,” she says. “But, let’s face it, little girls love sparkle, so why not give them something that’s not tacky? As long as it’s not over, say $50—because thenit would reek of pre-recession excess”

Charme Silkiner Bijoux d’Enfant necklace pairs go well into the hundreds—however, there are other family-oriented styles perhaps more ready for baby-loving moms. They include a pendant that sets a mom’s and dad’s birthstone together above a birthstone for their progeny. Other pieces by Silkiner have been worn by the likes of Jeri Ryan and Mira Sorvino. Whether Selina Gomez—another fan—will put the mother-daughter styles on her possible future baby with Justin Bieber is yet to be seen. We have certainly seen weirder.

—Laurie Pike

Photos, from top: Yup, that’s Mariah Carey’s baby in a diamond tiara and pearls; Margot necklace from Charme Silkiner (citrine, pearls, quartz crystals | child chain length 14” | mom chain length 16” with 1” extender) $332.

Okay, it’s actually Drew Droege, the guy who does the hilarious Chloe S. imitations that lampoon the actress’ cool-girl lifestyle. Hilarity!

Why not give yourself an early Valentine’s Day treat? Shop early and shop often to snag major deals at the Decades shoe-gasm blowout. In addition to the usual huge selection of shoes for $150 and under, the sale will feature deep discounts on couture-quality shoes from the like of Nicholas Kirkwood, Christian Loboutin, Alaia, Chanel and more. Plus, handbags. Oh emm geeee! It’s a sale in two parts: an online sale that goes live Friday morning, then the traditional “hundreds of women camping out starting at 4 in the morning, lines around the building” bricks-and-mortar sale that’s this Saturday, from 9am to 6pm. If you do opt to shop from the comfort of your home, you can get an additional 15% off with the code 15OFF. But as an extra incentive to get you off your duff and out into the real world, Decades will select lucky winners from amongst the first 100 in line, and bestow upon them a $500 credit to spend at the sale. Online sale is through February 17; get a preview here.

Decades 8214 Melrose Avenue, Mid City/West Hollywood (323) 655-1960

This weekend, we stumbled into a couple of beneath-the-radar sales that were so juicy, we almost had to pinch ourselves to make sure we weren’t dreaming. OK, not really, but we definitely had to keep the credit card under wraps. First up: Confederacy. You probably already knew that Rebecca Minkoff took over the front part of the store, but unless you’ve wandered out back and into the men’s section, you probably didn’t realize the boutique still stocks a small, dreamy assortment of women’s, too. They have a $75 and $100 sales rack, where we found a selection of dresses and separates by the likes of Alexander Wang, Phillip Lim, Jenny Kayne, Proenza Schouler, Zac Posen and Thakoon. Yes, really. Selection and sizes are limited, naturally, but there are some amazing finds. We took home the two dresses in the picture: at left, Thakoon for $75, and Girl by Band of Outsiders for $100. Score!

Then on Sunday, we visited American Rag during the midst of one of their 75% off sales. In the shoe section, we found screaming deals from Repetto, Vivienne Westwood, Rachel Comey, LD Tuttle, 80%20, and tons more. There’s even a $10 bin with odd-ball offerings from Keep and  Havaianas. In addition to 75% off on clothing from the likes of Funktional, Halston Heritage, VPL, Obey, there was also a $5, $10, $50 and $100 rack, with everything from $10 tees and tanks to a breathtaking Rachel Comey maxi-dress with a black bodice and a portrait skirt for $100. Also on sale: denim  from Gold Sign, Rick Owens, Levi’s and many others.

And today — meaning, post Target collab launch day — we keep on hearing women boo-hoo-hooing about not being able to get a piece of the cheapie, fake Jason Wu. We’re sympathetic, really, we are, but at the same time, why waste tears on stuff that would soon be relegated to the back of the closet when there are so many opportunities to spend just a little bit more and get unique, genuine articles that you’ll wear forever?

Confederacy 4661 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Feliz (323) 913-3040

American Rag 150 South La Brea Avenue, Mid-City Los Angeles (323) 935-3154

Since we run a fashion website and write about the stuff for a living, it seems we’re supposed to be up on fashion blogs and people who post pictures of their outfits on-line. Sorry to say that we’re not. Like, at all (but we have been following the case of the LAUSD teacher who is accused of spoon feeding jiz to his students quite closely). Can anyone help with the below?

La Mill, the luxury Silver Lake coffee purveyor where an $8 cup o’Joe is the norm, may have taken their chicken and arugula salad off the menu (bastards), but there is still reason to hit up the impeccably-designed food spot with the opening of their L. Bazaar general store.

Located directly next to the existing restaurant, L. Bazaar promises to carry an array of bath, beauty and home goods in addition to gourmet chocolates, cheeses and other bad-for-the-butt delicacies. Expect Cavallini & Co. stationary, Mason Pearson hairbrushes and Guy Degrenne flatware as well as body lotions from Tocca, Caldrea soaps and various other decadent, non-essential items that make perfect hostess gifts (or just a pretty pick-me-up for those less-than-stellar days).

When you’re done buying your $100 hairbrush and block of rare brie, head next door for a buzz-inducing $5 iced Americano. While you’re there, please join us in begging the chef to reinstate their $12 scoop of chicken salad to the menu, which we firmly believe was among the best chicken salads in the entire city. Perhaps we should start a petition (power in numbers, y’all).

1636 Silver Lake Blvd.,Los Angeles. Noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10:00 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday.  (323) 663-4441. lamillcoffee.com

1) Check out the new Crybaby Presents popup. The East Coast experimental popup leaves its digs on La Brea and sets up temporary shop at Space 15 Twenty. The popup will feature some pretty impressive indie designers: Surface to Air, Minimarket, Illesteva, Samantha Pleet and Hansel from Basel, among many others. The opening night party features wining and dining (sort of), and tunes from Princeton, Sean Bowie and Teams. The popup goes through March 29, but the party is Saturday, from 7pm to 10pm.

1520 N. Cahuenga, Hollywood

2) Shop the $20 rack at Native on Franklin. This is one of our favorite low-on-dough boutiques; it’s tucked into that one stretch on Franklin that also includes Upright Citizens Brigade theater and the Bourgeois Pig. You could do a lot worse than their $20 rack, which typically features the last one of a particular item.And since, during the weekends, they usually break free vino or bubbly, think of it like going to a bar, having a couple of drinks, and taking home a free dress. Which IS really weird if you think about it, but don’t. Shop instead! Monday – Friday, 11am to 10pm, Saturday and Sunday noon to 10pm.

5915 Franklin Avenue  (323) 962-7710.

3) Prepare to come out swingin’ if you want a piece of the Jason Wu X Target collab. Will FLOTUS fave Jason Wu’s low-priced offerings bring out the crazies and the hoarders, a la last fall’s Missoni fiasco? Somehow, we’re guessing no. Cute, yes, but we’re not feeling the line 100%, due in part to the overtly preppy looks (if you haven’t figured this one out by now, we’re the anti-J.Crew) and some cuts that look slim enough to be not very forgiving. But anyway! Lines will queue up around the city on Sunday. Target opens at 8am.

WeHo Target 7100 Santa Monica Boulevard (323) 603-0004. 

4.) Be a Jersey Girl, and stock up on Rachel Pally. This one was a tossup; we were actually pretty close to recommending the Super Bowl, simply for a glimpse of that David Beckham ad. But then, it’s the Super Bowl. Pass. Instead, take that time on Sunday to wander the gloriously uncrowded streets of LA, and mosey on down to the Rachel Pally sample sale, where you can score up to 85% on the comfy dresses and separates. Plus, if you go down Sunday, maybe you’ll score deep, last-minute cuts. Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturday 10am to 5pm, Sunday 11am to 4pm.

2301 E. 7th Street, Suite C100, Downtown (323) 780-1249

5.) Spend a couple of hours fingering the finery at The Way We Wore’s annual sale. Whether you’re looking for standout vintage couture or you’re simply looking for some little finishing touch that you won’t see everyone else in town wearing, TWWW is your go-to store. They’re edging towards the close of their 50% off sale (last day: February 12), but the store is still chock full of goodies. And the sales team ought to have their own reality TV show, because they’re gorgeous, snarky and hilarious. Monday through Saturday, 11am to 7pm; Sunday noon to 6pm.

334 S La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles (323) 937-0878.

6.) Hoard AETHER Apparel when you shop the 40% sale at the AETHER Outpost. As an outdoor enthusiast, lemme tell you: it’s tough to find good technical wear that doesn’t look all crunchy-hippie-backwoodsy (no offense, Patagonia). AETHER specializes in making clothes that perform just as well on the trails as they do in da club. Imagine, twice the garment, at 40% off. We suck at math, but we do recognize a good value when we see it. Friday 11am – 6pm, Saturday  10am – 5pm, Sunday noon – 5pm. 

6100 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles (323) 785-0700

L.A. brand Jet by John Eshaya always does fabulous jeans, usually in crazy colors and super-slim fits. But for Spring, we’re really pining for the label’s Crossback Camp shirt ($150), available in sky-blue and white. It’s so rare to see a creative (but low-key) play on the classic button-front shirt. Loving, lusting.

We’re going to save all of the hipster jokes and just bring you what’s really awesome news: by popular demand, some of LA’s craftiest artisans, designers and crafters are having an event in Brooklyn. The aptly-named Beautiful Dreamers will feature well-established talent, some of LA’s soon-to-be-no-longer hidden gems, and designers who are thoroughly, uniquely LA. The lineup includes Beatrice Valenzuela, Kathleen Whitaker, Annie Costello Brown, Heather Levine, Jessie Kamm, Magda Berliner, Dream Collective, and literally a couple dozen more. We emailed with Kathleen Whitaker about the event (you met her in this post), and she said, “I think the cool part is that creative counterparts around the country are wanting a piece of the Echo Park life and are doing so by getting their hands on some cool exported goods.” And cool they are, though we can only imagine how Beatrice Valenzuela’s handwoven and airy sandals will play out in the filthy, rat-infested streets of Brooklyn. Just kidding, but we really are LA people.

We wish them well, but hope none of them go getting crazy ideas about moving East. The residency is February 10 – 19, but if you’re really a dedicated party animal, the opening nite souiree is February 10. from 5pm to 9pm.

Beautiful Dreamers Popup, 326 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn (718) 388-4884

As someone who fancies herself  a tech nerd, my life has vastly improved since buying an iPhone (minus the fact that I can’t seem to grasp typing on the thing and people often think I’m drunk at inappropriate times of the day).  With the addition of Spotify, Siri and all of my new toy’s genius features, I now also have the ability to download a wonderful array of apps that, too, have changed my life for the better.

And one such fashion app is Poshmark, a completely brilliant way to sell the clothes and accessories that no longer fit in your closet. Using your Facebook account as your log-in, Poshmark (which is free) allows you to take a picture of an an item, price it and post if for Poshmark users to see. The community in general or just your Poshmark followers can then like your item, share it to their social networks and, if you’re having a lucky day, buy it. Poshmark then facilitates your payment and sends you shipping labels, all for a 20 percent piece of the action (the figure may seem high, but Wasteland and Buffalo Exchange technically take 65 percent of what they get for your goods). The thing is so easy to use, that I literally listed a vintage pink lace dress while standing on a street corner the other day.

Vintage blouses, Herve Leger bandage dresses and Gucci pumps are just a few of the on-app items currently yours for the taking. And the company has even set up virtual  ”Posh Parties” so users can come together and shop for specifically-themed goods at certain times.  Come tomorrow night, the Silicon Valley-based company, which officially launched in December, will hit up L.A. for their first ever live Posh Party, taking place at the Crescent Hotel in Beverly Hills (which SSLA’s very own Emili Vesilind and, ahem, yours truly will be hosting).

From 6 to 9 p.m., come join us for a drink and learn how this cool piece of technology — which has the potential of supplementing your income in a very real way —  works. Can’t make it? Fret not — the party will of course take place in the virtual world, too, so download the app and check it out.

And if you want to buy my vintage pink lace dress — which is just $35 on Poshmark now — I won’t stop you.

Thursday, February 2. 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Crescent Hotel, 403 N. Crescent Dr., Beverly Hills. RSVP to: rsvp@poshmark.com