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<strong>currents</strong><br />
first things coolture chainsaw PROFILE body<br />
chic<br />
STYLE<br />
MAGNETS<br />
Del Marvelous boutiques lure<br />
fashionistas with style<br />
By Taylor Doms<br />
Photos by James Norton<br />
The forecast may call for rain, but the weekend<br />
always calls for a cute, new look. Whether beachbound<br />
or livin’ it up in a Downtown loft, a girl<br />
always needs something sassy to strut. And even<br />
though track season doesn’t start until July, there<br />
are plenty of safe bets (for turf and surf) to be found at any of these<br />
fabulous Del Mar boutiques.<br />
Matti D<br />
2689 Via De La Valle, Del Mar<br />
858.523.0693, matti-d.com<br />
Something glimmers from every direction at the trésenchanting<br />
chictopia, Matti D, where countless baubles, layer<br />
upon layer of glamorous chains and an enormous disco ball<br />
compete for shoppers’ attention. There’s even a sparkling<br />
fountain with a crystal chandelier dangling above.<br />
All that glitters at this popular boutique is juxtaposed by<br />
shabby-chic furniture and sea-shell-encrusted decor. Despite<br />
the humdrum, strip-mall view from the exterior, inside, the<br />
aesthetic is pure whimsy.<br />
Ladies, strut your scenester style with paneled<br />
leggings by David Lerner, or channel your inner<br />
urban bohème with quirky-colored vintage<br />
cowgirl boots. An ahhhhmazing selection of<br />
soft-leather jackets and an entire rack devoted to<br />
denim cutoffs would have even world-renowned<br />
(and formerly <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>-based) fashion blogger<br />
Rumi Neely quivering with fiendish delight.<br />
Upmarket flannel shirts, slick denim and<br />
outerwear by Howe; plus hipster-fab cardigans<br />
by Caulfield Prepatory make up just a few of the<br />
notable handsome selections for the fellas.<br />
A stylish sophisticate herself, Mattie D owner<br />
Marie Ferris does more than just stay au courant<br />
on all things fabulous. Aside from sourcing<br />
many of her pieces from fashion enclaves and<br />
exclusive designers in Europe and beyond, she<br />
also launched her own line of one-of-a-kind belts<br />
consisting of vintage brooches that she meticulously<br />
reignites with semi-precious stones and<br />
inspired designs. A cultish following hungers for<br />
her unique and stunning creations.<br />
Lust du Jour: Metal-studded, sawdust-colored<br />
suede Oxford ankle boots by Sam Edelman.<br />
36 pacificsandiego.com { January 2011}
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