must shop // Le Labo in Venice Beach
My trip recap to Venice Beach is still in the works, but I wanted to share an experience I had while wandering Abbott Kinney: the Le Labo shop. My very first job ever after college was designing packaging for candles, so I’m pretty well-versed in Le Labo’s incredible candles and fragrances. What I wasn’t prepared for, however, was the total WOW experience of being in the physical store. This boutique had all the makings of that modern day apothecary feel: amber tinted glass, black details, and gooorgeous labels. The shop itself is pretty cool: the bar in the front is a great place to customize your own scent, while the back has much more of a lounge vibe.
For those not versed in Le Labo, they stand for ‘soulful fragrances’ and the power of the handmade. In fact, all candles are hand-poured, all of the fragrances are hand-formulated, and even the roses are hand-picked.
Plus, the store has it’s very own (and free) photobooth! My friend and I had a blast taking advantage of this find. Noodle even got a few shots.
If you’re headed to Venice Beach, be sure to check out the shop at 1138 Abbott Kinney Blvd.
photography by Jojotastic
The Venice shop sounds like so much fun! I’ve only been to the one in NYC and that was a special experience. The make it so personal. Thanks for sharing!
i need to go to the new york one next!
Henry gave me the Figue candle as a Best Lady present back in March–it says “Best Sister Ever.” :-D
yummm! lucky ;)
No mention of the deliciously scented santal notebook I got you?? ;)
Does it still have the scent or has it worn away?
oh, YOU. i keep it in my underwear drawer to make them all smell good. still kind of smells :)