Bixby Boudoir
The Bixby Belle has a new place to shop for her undergarments now that Lucy’s Boudoir, or Lucy B, has opened in the business district.
Owner Michelle Jouvence, who has a background in fashion design and has been selling Lucy B vintage-inspired lingerie for more than a decade online, said it was time to unveil a bricks-and-mortar location for her growing business.
Jouvence said “it is just the right time” to have a storefront for the business — something she has long wanted to do. Still, owning a physical store has its challenges, and Jouvence said right now she is focused on getting the word out to consumers about the new shopping opportunity.
“We’ve been open for about one month now, and we are still trying to get the work out and get noticed by the community,” she said. “We are planning a grand opening party in a few weeks, and we are giving away a free signature panty for everyone who comes into the store while supplies last.”
The French-themed lingerie boutique — which features hard-to-find bra sizes, pinup lingerie, swimsuits and more — is located at 3925 Long Beach Blvd. and is open Tuesdays through Saturdays. For details, visit www.lucyb.com or call 997-8786.
Pine Building Sold
Realm Group II LLC of Newport Beach is the new owner of 200 Pine Ave. in downtown Long Beach, it was announced this month.
Realm acquired the property for $9.58 million — or $143 per foot. The 67,000 square foot building contains a mix of office and retail space situated at the corner of Pine Avenue and Broadway.
The building is currently 70% occupied with local and national tenants such as Ignify and XO Communications. In addition to the office, the project’s retail tenants include Octopus Restaurant and Gaucho Grill.
The prior ownership had recently renovated the building with a total cost of $3.2 million, which incorporated contemporary design elements, colors and features to appeal to high-tech and creative companies. The building features panoramic views and boasts on-site parking.
The leasing brokers were George Thomson and Noel Aguirre of Lee & Associates.
Flea Market Deals
The first Long Beach Flea Market of 2012 features more than 800 dealers from across the United States — bringing retails items ranging from chic, cheap, unique and vintage for the entire home at discount prices.
Now in its 29th year, the 20-acre event takes place all day Sunday, Jan. 15, at Long Beach Veterans Stadium. Admission is $5 for adults between 6:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. or $10 for adults from 5:30 a.m. to 6:30 a.m. There is no admission charge for children age 12 or younger. Parking is free. The event takes place on the third Sunday of every month.
Visit www.LongBeachAntiqueMarket.com for more details.
