northern lights

yes, we know this is a san diego site...but as we do have roots in the central valley, we thought we'd show off some very chic finds from our holiday visit north. (and there is a san diego link, we promise!)

bright boutiques in bakersfield? not our first thought either, but we were so totally impressed. here are the goods:

first up, fashionista. housed at the base of the famous fox theatre (http://www.foxtheateronline.com/), this delightful find is fabulously run by twin sisters amy and kelli davis (who we found out have this shop thing down pat -- they owned a shabby chic store around the corner for nine years before opening fashionista). our favorite standout: the variety of fedoras, newsboy and fidel caps by the

san diego hat company

(www.sandiegohat.com).

see, we told you there was a link!

also downtown you'll find tangerine (http://www.tangerineclothing.com/). besides carrying the most wonderful vêtements, the cheerful decor made us want to sing! we have to credit our new friend kathy for introducing us to the world of orla kiely (http://www.orlakiely.com/), where all things graphic come together in the way of knockout bags and luggage, clothing and (would you believe it) wallpaper!

** according to the site, it looks like we can find orla originals locally at kingdom in hillcrest (www.kingdom.com), seaside papery in coronado (www.seasidepapery.com), and dreamy on the 101 in encinitas (www.shopdreamy.com). **

make sure to also check out addictive by lc (http://www.addictivebylc.com/). we've been meaning to get back and fully check it out -- let us know what you think!