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The Backroom
2683 Via de la Valle, Suite C, Del Mar
858.720.1458, shopthebackroom.com
The Backroom is a ladies’ lair of deluscious finds, where a solid selection of sensible
footwear includes versatile knee-high suede flat-foot boots perfect for the city girl
and a fine collection of UGGS ready to warm those frosty toesies. A girlie, zebra/
hot-pink theme runs across the store, while dripping glass chandeliers dangle from
above, giving the space its ultra-edgy look. Stacks upon stacks of the most fabulous
jeans by Hudson and True Religion lay in pristinely constructed piles; the place
even stocks those coveted Seven “jeggings.” Stop in for a sweet selection of sparkly
party dresses, silky tunics and cozy hippie-chic shawls, comprising an adorable array
of daytime-to-dance-floor get-ups.
Lust du Jour: The über-sexy Karina Grimaldi hot magenta silk, with black
fringe that cuts across the center, could be worn in front for an ultra seductive
look. This top plus Valentines Day equals Oh, baby!
TRE Clothing
2710 Via De La Valle, Del Mar
(in the Flower Hill Promenade)
858.755.7227 (other locations:
Carlsbad, 760.942.0227; 4S Ranch,
858.485.8000)
As hip as it is high-quality, TRE
Clothing’s ever-rotating stock features
flouncy silk numbers, slinky dresses that
gleam with embellishments and racks of
fabulous faux furs in funky designs. Two
levels of diverse offerings showcase glamorous gala attire in
fresh, yet elegant silhouettes, as well as a wide selection of
versatile everyday options.
Lust du Jour: The black jersey top by Bordeaux has an
impossibly low-draped back that’s just so seductive.
Julie’s Beachwear
1414 Camino del Mar, Del Mar
858.792.1359
Wintertime rarely has San Diegans scrambling for
beachwear, but for those fortunate enough to be
enjoying a vacay in the opposite hemisphere this
season, this store is the hotspot. Offering a yearround
selection of top swimwear lines including
L*Space, Beach Bunny, VIX, Agua Bandita and
Poko Pano, Julie’s is always prepared for those
itching to hit the sand six months early. Come fall
and winter, the boutique’s stock is chock full of
cozy knits as well, most of which are sourced from
fair-trade practices and outlets.
Lust du Jour: A multicolored fair-trade scarf looks
soft enough to nuzzle our chilly noses into.
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