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URBAN SHOPPING ADVENTURES OFFERS AN “ONLY IN L.A.” EXPERIENCE WITH ITS UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE SHOPPING TOURS

Retail and Shopping Expert Christine Silvestri Conducts Shopping Safaris to Downtown’s LA Fashion District, Melrose Heights and More

Los Angeles, Calif. – Shopping in the urban jungle of Los Angeles can be wild for those not familiar with the city. Many are uncertain about where to go for the best bargains, what areas are ideal for finding the latest designer fashions, and how much is too much to pay. Urban Shopping Adventures has a tame and sensible alternative for shopping enthusiasts with its personally-guided group shopping safaris to some of L.A.’s best wholesale and retail venues.

The company, owned by retail and shopping expert Christine Silvestri, offers owner-led tours to both the LA Fashion District and Melrose Heights Shopping District. The LA Fashion District is an expansive 90-block area in Downtown Los Angeles brimming with wholesale and retail venues. Considered the hub of West Coast fashion, this area is home to the city’s most talented designers and ready-to-wear lines, as well as textile warehouses, home décor shops and crafting stores. Most everything available, from showroom samples to trendy handbags, is offered well below the price of retail. Even flower stems, available in every variety imaginable, can be purchased at a discount inside the famed LA Flower Market, which is also part of this colorful district.

When money is less important than acquiring the latest designer jeans, then a trip to the Melrose Heights Shopping District is a must. The area, which features a fleet of celebrity-frequented shops, offers an eclectic, hip mix of fresh-from-the-runway American and European designers. Signature stores along this stylish stretch include Fred Segal, BCBGMaxAzria, Betsey Johnson, Fornarina, Marc Jacobs, and Xin, just to name a few. There are also a handful of exclusive gift and furnishing shops, as well as a number of trendy sidewalk cafes for refueling. Many merchants offer exclusive courtesies to Urban Shopping Adventure participants, such as incentives and discounts not available to the general public. Nearby Robertson Blvd. and West 3rd Avenue offer another series of fashion highlights Silvestri includes for the Beverly Hills shopping experience.

"Our shopping tours are designed for both the local market and those visiting the LA area," says Silvestri. "Many people who have lived in Southern California their entire lives have never ventured to Downtown’s LA Fashion District because it can seem overwhelming, while the Melrose Heights Shopping District may seem somewhat exclusive and intimidating. Urban Shopping Adventures puts shoppers at ease by personally introducing them to these fabulous destinations and escorting them to the best retail and wholesale shops each area has to offer."

Urban Shopping Adventures offers several tour packages designed to meet specific needs, from walking tours to extravagant outings with chauffeur-driven limousines and luxury vans. Special occasions, such as wedding showers, bachelorette parties, girlfriend getaways, mother/daughter jaunts and milestone birthdays, are a specialty of Urban Shopping Adventures. Each shopper receives a complimentary shopping bag with area map, bottled water and snack plus plenty of free time to browse and make purchases at a leisurely pace. Participants can also customize their tour to include lunch at one of LA’s fabulous eateries, such as Ciudad near the LA Fashion District which is owned by celebrity chefs Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, or Downtown’s New Moon Chinese Restaurant. Walking tours start at $36 per person with a minimum of two people. Advance reservations are required for all tours.

Urban Shopping Adventures, the exclusive authorized group tour provider to the LA Fashion District and Melrose Heights Shopping District, provides insider access to some of LA’s most exciting retail and wholesale shops. For information and reservations, call Urban Shopping Adventures at 213.683.9715 or direct email messages to info@urbanshoppingadventures.com. Online visits available at www.urbanshoppingadventures.com.

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