The vibe is laid-back at Hillhurst’s Undesigned by Carole Young. (Michael Robinson Chavez / Los Angeles Times)
Off the beaten strip-mall path, Generic Youth is an unconventional shop. (Mark Boster / Los Angeles Times)
You can find a little of everything on Abbot Kinney Boulevard, from surfboards to Stetsons. (Barbara Davidson / Los Angeles Times)
The purse-size carpetbag with a leather buckle, $235. (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)
At Patina in Costa Mesa, Mary Lou’s Vintage cuff, $85. (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)
Generic Youth reversible hoodie, at Generic Youth, Costa Mesa, $60. (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)
At Patina in Costa Mesa, Junkfood’s “Little Miss Fun” shirt, $26; Joie Accessories sunglasses, $10; and Pinkside clipboard, $36. (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)
Free People boucle swing coat, at Patina, Costa Mesa, $148 (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)
Kurochiku printed napkins, at RYU on Ventura Boulevard, $7.90 each (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)
Shih patent leather chain wallet, at Goat in Costa Mesa, $85. (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)
Carol Young critters are $40 to $44. (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)
Embroidered skirt from Yak & Yeti. (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)
Hair clip from Ryu, $25. (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)
Western-style velvet shirt by Ryan Michaels, $149. (Ken Hively / Los Angeles Times)
