Turn your passion into a full-time gig and you may end up with something called Stripes. At least that’s what happened when local Angeleno Wendy Goldman combined corporate world know-how with a life-long passion for fashion – and more specifically shoes and accessories. Part glam, part contemporary, part funk, Stripes with its blonde hardwood floors, faux zebra ottomans and disco ball, sets an appropriate scene for Wendy’s impressive line-up of classic to unexpected. Choose from local designers and hard-to-get- ahold of must-have items, to that better-known brand you’ve seen all-over but can’t seem to find your favorite style.

Now, if everybody could only be that lucky... but just in case you’re still slaving away at your 9-5 job, drop by Stripes and console yourself with a great pair of shoes.