2007 Gift Guide

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)