Nestled among some tippy-top designer stores along Melrose Place is LEADAPRON, a rare book store and art gallery that caters exclusively to photography and art book aficionados. If you’ve ever been subjected to an X-ray, then you’ll know that a lead apron is the heavy, oversized bib a technician throws over your torso in order [...] ...

Melrose hottest new wine bar, Cellar 55, is now open for business. Located in the space formerly occupied by the Italian eatery, Goodfellas, Cellar 55 offers Melrose denizens an expansive and non- cost prohibitive selection of wines. The venue is also walking distance to an assortment of different pubs and local hang- outs. In addition to its ample wine menu, Cellar 55 also serves delectable Italian-American fusion cuisine, which is sure to satisfy the most ravenous of appetites.

Cellar 55 is an ideal meeting point for an afternoon cocktail, a friendly gathering, or a romantic date. Also, the venue boasts a hidden back patio, which evokes comparisons to Mediterranean style and design. The patio’s comfortable furnishings, replete ...

One of Minx Society's favorite boutiques Madison has opened a premium outlet behind the Melrose Avenue boutique dishing out deals on to-die-for designer finds at up to 80% off original retail prices! At our latest visit, there were racks and racks of Marni, YSL, Marc Jacobs, Chloe and Stella McCartney, plus more affordable, contemporary fashions from Alexander Wang, Elizabeth & James and Vanessa Bruno. Pieces are continuously brought in from all 7 of their locations, so be warned your first visit will keep you coming back for more! FYI: follow Madison on Twitter for secret discount codes when shopping online!

8115 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. (323) 651-3662. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. ...