Kendra's Favorite Things

One thing I am truly passionate about is being loyal to people who run good businesses. I've been establishing my life here in San Diego since I moved here and I feel like I have a pretty good list of vendors that I use for my every day needs. If you're ever in need of any of these services, please check out the local vendors below that are, in my humble opinion, the best for the quality and price. If you have any questions or need further contact info; let me know: kendra@kendrasfavoritethings.com.

Shoe Cobbler: Hugo at Leather Magic in Point Loma
Hugo is absolutely the BEST. I trust him with all of my shoes and handbags (and for those of you who are aware of my taste in handbags and shoes... they tend to be a little spendy)! His prices are incredibly reasonable and he works fast. He brought life back to my Fendi bag, so I'll always be loyal to him for that. Every now and then you'll see the Nordstrom or Bloomingdales delivery boys picking up their orders, yep that's right, the big dogs go to him too!

Tailor: Alice's Alterations in Loma Portal
The second you walk into Alice's you know she's good, there are literally clothes EVERYWHERE. Alice is a no fuss tailor who will never judge you on how short you want your dress to be (hypothetical situation of course). Unless my mom's in town, I can count on Alice to tailor all of my pants, dresses and jackets to fit me perfectly. She's even taken care of dresses for special occasions for me and always done everything perfectly.

Haircut: Ha at B's Nails in Ocean Beach
Yes, this is true, I Kendra Lee Dwyer, get my hair cut cat a nail salon in OB. I was skeptical at first too, but after my first cut with her, I knew I'd never go back to paying $75 for a hair cut again. Ha charges me $18 for a cut and style, and for someone with hair like mine it's more about getting a good cut vs. a glass of wine and a scalp massage. I've even got my Mom and several friends going in to her now. She's a nice lady with 3 kids and I always feel good about being able to tip her well since I save so much on the cut itself.

Dry Cleaners: Mr. J's Cleaners in Point Loma
I've been to places that are way fancier and charge more, and I've been to places that charge less, but Mr. J's is the most efficient and the friendliest, and they've never lost anything of mine, so I remain loyal to them for my every day cleaning needs.

Jewelry Repair: Gary Gilmore Goldsmith, Ocean Beach  
Mr. Gilmore (I call him that because he's a friend's dad) is the epitome of a jeweler. He understands the sentimental value of pieces even more than the monetary value, and because of that, when I need something to be fixed, he's my guy! His prices are very reasonable and since he's right on Newport in OB, going to pick up or drop off is always fun becuase you can squeeze in some shopping or a fish taco at South Beach.