Brandy Melville Coming Soon to The Promenade at Westlake

Teen clothing retailer Brandy Melville is coming to The Promenade at Westlake as early as December, in the space next to Cost Plus World Market. Huffington Post noted last year that Brandy Glanville is "the hottest teen clothing retailer in the U.S., where the garments are designed for just one body type: thin." Business Insider notes the company "sells a wide array of tiny crop tops, high-waisted bottoms and slouchy sweaters" and this Italian retailer has been in the U.S. now for about six years.

I don't know who Brandy Melville is, or if she is related to Herman Melville, author of Moby Dick. But according to the Brandy Melville EU site, "Being an original Italian brand, inspired by L.A. lifestyle, Brandy Melville gained its fame among Hollywood celebrities, including The Kardashians, Ashley Benson, Audrina Patridge, Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, Miley Cyrus, Karlie Kloss and many others. In a world where fashion can often come across as ordinary and simple, Brandy Melville charmingly sneaks upon its potential ‘Brandy Girl’. Her classic character stands out in the crowd, she is refined and fashionable yet relaxed. Satisfying the customer is a priority within the concept of Brandy Melville. Whenever entering the store, every customer feels at ease and always leaves with a warm feeling."

Learn more at www.brandymelvilleusa.com.

Painting with a Twist Opening Soon in Old Town Camarillo

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Update 10/10/15: Painting with a Twist grand opening set for Thursday, October 15th.

Posted 7/28/15: Painting with a Twist looks to be opening soon at 2298 E. Ventura Boulevard in Old Town Camarillo (at the intersection of Arneill), next to the El Rey Cantina.

Painting with a Twist provides customers with paint, a canvas and brushes that lead to a fun evening with friends and a finished piece of art.  And yes, you receive professional instruction to create your work of art as well as access to wine.

For updates, visit paintingwithatwist.com/camarillo.

Grand Opening of Disney Store at The Oaks Mall Thousand Oaks on Saturday, July 25th

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Melissa W of Thousand Oaks gave us the heads up that the grand opening of the Disney Store at The Oaks shopping mall in Thousand Oaks is on Saturday, July 25th. Opening ceremony at 10am and a free gift to the first 500 guests. Meet Mickey and Minnie Mouse from noon to 4 pm in the JC Penney Court. A great photo opp! Learn more about the Disney Store at www.disneystore.com.

Lassens Thousand Oaks Confirms It Will Be Moving To The Lakes at Thousand Oaks

Final Update 3/11/15: Lassens is now open at The Lakes at Thousand Oaks.

Update 12/30/14: It has been 9 months since the initial update on Lassens Thousand Oaks moving to The Lakes at Thousand Oaks. They indicate they will be coming in "early 2015." Stay tuned.

Originally posted 3/4/14:

It is now completely official that the Thousand Oaks location of Lassens Natural Foods & Vitamins, currently located at 2857 E. Thousand Oaks Boulevard (at Skyline) to The Lakes at Thousand Oaks "soon" according to The Lakes' website. Lassens will be occupying the space recently vacated by Claim Jumper.

Lassens was founded in 1971 by Hilmar and Oda Lassen with their first store in Camarillo and has expanded over the years to nine stores, including Ventura County locations in Oxnard, Simi Valley, Thousand Oaks and Ventura. 

On its Facebook page, Lassens noted "We are excited to be moving to the new location in order to provide a better shopping experience and more parking options. We hope that you will come and check it out."

Specific timing of the move has not been announced but stay tuned...

Learn more about Lassens at www.lassens.com.

The Collection at RiverPark Announces Sweet Shop It'Sugar to Open in 2015

Recently The Collection at RiverPark in Oxnard announced that trendy sweets shop It'Sugar will be opening there sometime this year. Founded in 2006, this speciality candy and gift retailer has grown to over 70 locations worldwide, including local stores at Universal Citywalk, Venice Beach, Third Street Promenade in Santa Monica and Pasadena.

Offering novelty candy, gummy candy, suckers, chocolate, mints and gum, nostalgic candy, bulk candy, Asian candies, Jelly Belly, "Perfect Size" and Oversize candies, novelties, wearables, plush items, branded items featuring SNL, Frozen, Grumpy Cat, Disney and much more. Visit www.itsugar.com for more information.

 

 

Sprinkles Ice Cream and Cookies Coming to The Promenade at Westlake

Sprinkles Cupcakes Westlake Village announced on its Facebook page that the reason its current store at The Promenade at Westlake is closed is that it is re-opening this Friday, December 5th, at a larger location a few doors down (at the former home of Menchies Frozen Yogurt, which closed several months ago). And the new store will carry not only cupcakes, but Sprinkles Ice Cream and Cookies! Just in time for the holidays! Follow their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/SprinklesWestlake for updates.

The Best Halloween Store Ever Opening in New Location in September 2014

2019 Update: The Best Halloween Store Ever has been located for the past several years at Janss Marketplace. This location is now the Tarantula Hill Brewing Company.

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The Best Halloween Store Ever is opening its new seasonal location this year at old Plummer's Furniture building, 244 E Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks. The retail space is more than double the size of its previous seasonal location at the old El Torito building, which was torn down and became a new Chick-fil-A this past May.

No doubt the owners of this store will continue in their quest to present some of the most terrifying, gruesome, not-for-faint-of-heart displays along with lots of fun for all ages, while presenting a large assortment of costumes and accessories to complete any costume. Get updates at www.facebook.com/besthalloweenstoreever.

Chocolate Savvy Opened at the Simi Valley Town Center This Past Monday

 

Chocolate Savvy - cakes, cupcakes and more - opened this past Monday, July 7th, at the Simi Valley Town Center, next to Wetzel's Pretzels. Looks great to me! The store can be reached at 805.582.1030.