The 5 Best Boutiques in the San Gabriel Valley

1. Scala

A rather new store located on the first floor of , Scala is the epitome of every woman’s dream boutique. With ooh-la-la frocks by respected designers such as Vivienne Westwood, Chloe, Cynthia Steffe to name a few, Scala will have you looking tres chic in no time. The boutique doesn’t just offer dresses; you’ll find cargos by Siwy, tees and casual wear by Lauren Moshi and belts and accessories. Come with a fat checkbook and leave with a skinnier one, well spent on fancy luxury pieces.

Westfield Santa Anita 400 South Baldwin Arcadia, CA, 91007 | 626- 445-4545

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Want to look dolled-up without going over budget? SUO boutique is stocked with vintage-inspired feminine dresses and tops that won’t break the bank. There’s also an array of great costume jewelry, accessories, and inexpensive handbags taking note of designer trends. Highlights of the boutique include darling tops and blouses versatile enough to pair with denim or a pencil skirt. Sign up for their mailing list to get special deals. SUO gets in new merchandise every week, so you’ll always find something new.

601 West Huntington Dr. Monrovia 91016 | 626-305-9440

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This boutique, with a well-priced and trendy selection of pieces, is testament to the fact that you don’t have to pay a lot to get a lot. The boutique is filled with mainly apparel pieces, with dresses standing out the most; this is the place to go for an inexpensive-yet-beautiful cocktail dress for date night or a frock for a wedding or special event.

Though apparel takes precedence at Attitude!, the shop also offers equally cute belts, handbags, and jewelry to complete an outfit. The shop has such a range, both daughters, mothers and even grandmothers are known to shop here together.

90 West Sierra Madre Boulevard Sierra Madre, CA 91024 | 626-355-3929

4. Elisa B.

Around for over 15 years, Elisa B. has to be one of, if not the top spot for the fashionably chic. Elisa Bruley, owner and operator of the self-named shop is scrupulous about what she sells. This comes across instantly when you walk into the small but stylish boutique. With highly-regarded brands such as Philip Lim 3.1, Loeffler Randall, Trina Turk, Rebecca Taylor, J Brand, Splendid and Shoshanna to name a few, Elisa B. is a slice of fashion heaven.

Among apparel, the jewelry offered here also shines. From chic and inexpensive gifts by Dogeared to more elaborate gold stone pieces from Wasabi and Pade Vavra, Elisa B. will have all recipients of a gift chosen here ecstatic.

12 Douglas Alley Pasadena, CA 91103 | 626-792-4746

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A truly contemporary boutique just up the road and east in Old Town Monrovia will save you a trek to the Westside. The selection is magnificently edited, with pieces from Voom, Fremont, Susana Monaco, Yoana Baraschi and more. Also stop in for more casual pieces from Free People and AG Jeans. There is a nice array of cocktail and party dresses and cute gift items such as candles and lotions. A small space, you'll be pleasantly surprised to find so many must-have items.

106 East Lime Avenue Monrovia, CA 91016-2840 | 626-256-4992