Brat at 1938 14th Street, Santa Monica, California.

The coolest mom and pop local shop defies categories. Perhaps brat could best be described as an homage to the 50s with a modern sensibility. I found gifts for several women that I could have spent hours looking for across town or on the Internet. They stock 50s housewife aprons, tea towels, tablecloths, weekly planners, and so much more. It was hard to pass up the cellophane package of Press On men's mustaches! Do yourself a favor and wander in, chat with owner Nancy, a chatty encyclopedia of music and lore from the 50s to the present.