Everything you need to put a little spring in your step.
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SANTA YNEZ GENERAL has moved! The new space offers an expanded offering of goods for the home, and new spring styles of men’s and women’s clothing. Visit the new location at 2948 Nojoqui Ave., Los Olivos.
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Tucked in the heart of Victoria Court, COVET is where you will always find classic designs that feel effortless and chic. Hand-knit sweaters, linens, and the perfect Majestic T’s, create a collection that will become your daily go to choices all year long. Please visit our website to subscribe to our email list and find out what’s new and noteworthy.
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Shop the New Spring Drop at Aquarius Cocktail: Sharp dressing in soft shades. Our classics mix with updated styles you’ll live in. Soft rose poplin softens crisp menswear plaids, Dark Denim staples mix with black and white for instant ease. Always Feminine. Always Easy. Always Chic. New shop hours: Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and always by appointment.
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At (IN)LARKIN®, comfort and polish, ease and intention come together in style that moves with real life. Founded by local designer Mary Beth Larkin, formally trained under Armani, the brand is rooted in athglamour®—where getting dressed feels easy and still looks polished. The Los Olivos Fashion House is part studio, part closet, part boutique—offering a personal approach to style through curated Style Stacks® designed to work beautifully together for Spring/Summer. Visit us this season and discover a smarter, easier way to dress.
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This weekend, Lovebird Boutique & Jewelry Bar invites you to our Spring Fling Reveal Party on Saturday, March 21, from 11 a.m. to 5:30. Toast the season with a rosé and bubbly tasting and be among the first to shop our 2026 Inizio Italian linen collection, Dress Addict cotton dresses from Paris, our top selling Level 99 pants, and more. Voted Santa Barbara’s Best Boutique for 9 years, Lovebird is your friendly neighborhood shop offering a unique, thoughtfully curated and modestly priced collection of women’s clothing, jewelry and accessories tailored to your everyday and travel needs. Here’s a sampling of our new Spring arrivals at lovebirdsb.com.
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At Domecíl in Santa Barbara, we offer a thoughtful mix of clothing, accessories, and objects for the home. This season includes items for women and men by Toast, Le Mont St Michel, Aequamente, and Nichol
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Malia Mills has officially opened a new boutique at The Post in Montecito. After 15 years at the Montecito Country Mart and more than 30 years pioneering bra-sized swim separates, the brand’s newest location brings its signature Love Thy Differences® spirit to a fresh bungalow-like boutique. Founded in 1993, Malia Mills is known for swimwear engineered by bra size and crafted from exquisite European and Japanese fabrics—retro-modern silhouettes designed to move and groove with you. Over the decades, the collection has grown into a true “pack your dream suitcase” destination, now including ready-to-wear and accessories alongside the brand’s iconic swim. Thoughtfully made, endlessly mixable, and built for a life well traveled. Hell yes. / Malia Mills – Montecito, The Post, 1805 E. Cabrillo Blvd., 805-500-6398, maliamills.com.
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