If you’re looking to go past the staid department store staples then swing on by to Fred Segal for exotic and up-and-coming beauty lines. I found a number of sweet things in the most innovative packaging. I think Hard Candy got their start here and you’ll usually spot the latest finds that are being written in the latest Allure. They also have a keen arrangement of candles for the fire-loving folks and nice soaps for the smelly folk. Five stars for the selection but three stars for the uppity service. Saleslady, c’mon, be a little nice now. It’s just soap… not a can of attitude! Geezus.