High Heel In A Haystack

I had the privilege of touring Walgreens new LA flagship before it opened to the public on december 1st. Now let me clarify that this is not your typical Walgreens drugstore. Walgreens Los Angeles flagship is a one-of-kind store featuring an extensive collection of innovative offerings, products and services unexpected from a drugstore but tailored specifically for LA residents such as fresh sushi and a smoothie bar.

Some of the stores expanded features include a “Look Boutique” which is a beauty dept featuring dozens of prestige and niche cosmetic, skincare and hair care brands. Again, these products are not your typical drugstore finds. Something that I found super exciting is that Britain’s leading skincare brand, No.7, created by Boots, will be sold here! I had to snap a pic of one of my favorite cosmetics I saw today. It’s by GOSH which is a Denmark based hip and trendy cosmetic brand. This lipgloss has a mirror on the outside and actual lights under the applicator! GENIUS!!

Look Boutique

brush bar!

GOSH Cosmetics

coolest lipgloss ever!

I couldn’t get over all of the fresh food! Honestly, you have to go and check it out. Who would have thought that Walgreens would carry such high end products?! You will find a wide variety of fresh hand-rolled sushi prepared daily (see pics above), fresh fruit, a barista  who prepares fresh brewed premium coffee, hundreds of fresh on-the-go meal options such as wraps, sandwiches and salads. A juice and smoothie bar, a best-in-class wine selection boasting more than 700 fine wines! Not to mention 8 flavors of self-serve frozen yogurt!

fresh fruit…yum!

self serve yogurt

assortment of artisan and brie cheeses

fine wine selection

on-the-go meal options

Fresh baked desserts….MMMMM!

This place is AMAZING. Don’t take my word for it, be sure to go and check it out! Walgreens is located at the corner of Sunset and Vine in Hollywood.

Please note: I was invited to the opening of the Walgreens store opening by Collective Bias®.  I was compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias™ and Walgreens #CBias #SocialFabric  All opinions are my own.