Mimi & Hy

Love this shop and the owners!

My favorite boutique in Los Angeles! I get the best compliments on all my purchases from Mimi & Hy. Love love love!

I’m in love with this adorable shop in the heart of Studio City and whenever I need a gift for any occasion Mimi and Hy always delivers. The delightful owners Leah and Ali always provide the utmost in customer service and never fail to help me decide on the perfect gift — their selection of jewelry, candles, scarves, lingerie and all things a girl loves is fabulous, so I always have to treat myself, too!

If you’re a dude looking to buy your girlfriend or wife a gift this store is fantastic. I never know what to buy my wife but they always guide me in the right direction. The only issue I have with the store is they have nothing for men, but since I hate shopping I will not take a star away from the level of service they offer.

I have been shopping at this fabulous boutique for years now. They have the best selection for candles and gifts. I am in love with their pajamas. I have so many of them.
Both Ally and Leah are delightful people and always make you feel so important. Customer service is one of their strengths. I felt compelled to write this note because I saw a negative remark. In contrary I had a very different experience. I bought a pair of earrings from them. The first day I wore it, I lost one of them. It was a gorgeous one of a kind piece. It was completely my fault and I wasn’t going to do anything about. I casually mentioned it to Ally. She had the designer make me the second earring at a cost. ;)
I excited to do my Christmas shopping at Mimi and Hy. Everyone of my friends loves their candles.

Mimi and Hy is one my most favorite shops for gifts and for myself! Every time I wear anything from this store I get a ton of compliments. Ali and Leah are very helpful when it comes to choosing the perfect item of jewelry, t-​shirt or shoes etc. I can’t say enough good stuff about this shop.

What a great little discovery! Mimi & Hy is an ultra-​cute boutique that makes you feel like you just stepped into your best friend’s very big walk-​in closet. Ali and Leah have excellent taste and have stocked the shop with unique items, and you are sure to find that perfect gift for yourself or a friend. A definite go-​to place for me. (Tip: Stroll over to Big Sugar a few stores down and treat yourself to something sweet after a hard day of shopping.)

This is a fabulous little store, extremely well curated with delicious things. The jewelry is AMAZING. My girlfriend and i have purchased many pieces of jewelry here, some amazing cool unique pieces here. My only complaint and minus one star is 2 of the rings i’ve purchased here have either lost stones and/​or turn my fingers green. i expect a little better quality for that price point. But, regardless, one of them is still my favorite and i wear it almost everyday :) If you need a gift, go here. If you need a special piece of jewelry you will never see on anyone else, go here. If you need a fun cool new top, a candle, a cool art book, go here.

Fantastic items, great service, top notch all the way! I have a Voluspa candle that fills the room with an amazing scent and it lasts forever!

My favorite little boutique in LA to go to — great for me, and the best for presents for other people! They carry current and affordable items which makes it not to be missed. Most of my Christmas shopping is done here. Ally & Leah are both amazing ladies and so helpful in helping decide what to get!

Love coming in here and seeing what’s new. The sisters that own this place have a knack for selecting one of kind items. Love their jewelry, jammies, and array of cute flats they carry. I’m a sucker for a great candle and they have a wide selection. If I’m ever in the market for a new bracelet this is your shop to stop.

I agree the store is nice with great selection but my issue is with their customer service.
I had a very VERY bad experience with owner Allison Moss: I purchased a $ 60 bracelet that broke after a week. I wanted a refund but when I went back, store owner Leah insisted to have the designer fix it saying it probably was a defect since no other customer had had issues. «Fine» I guessed, even though I am used to the ‘this is the first time it ever happened’ line being b/​s.
Once I got it back after over two months, it broke again after couple times wearing it.
Since I don’t live in the neighborood it took me a while to return to the store I admit, but when I did I was treated in a less than professional manner by the other sister –Allison Moss. She pretty much implied I was cheap and unreasonnalbe to expect a «60 $ bracelet that isn’t fine jewelry» to last, morever to get fixed another time.
She told me she could not care less if I would not shop at her store again since I wasn’t a regular anyways.
I am extremely disappointed in the way the issue was handled and won’t shop there ever again. I am very surprised they are still in business treating customers so badly. That could explain why the store is always empty…

They carry Essential Faith Perfume. That is the yummiest sh*t any girl can put on her body.

WHAT IS NOT TO LIKE ABOUT THIS PLACE! AHHHH, so I am in accessory heaven! Unique pieces, whimsical doodads, scented candles, novelty t-​shirts, and did I mention the best accessories EVER!!! Check it out, you will not be disappointed! :)

LOVE IT!
The sisters were personable, sociable and very helpful. Their taste in clothes and jewelry are tasteful. It’s a sweet boutique with lots of love and care.
Would visit more often if they had a few brands that are somewhat affordable — more variations.
Thumb up ladies!

Just a quick update on this amazing little place— I went in yesterday to browse and the adorable owners, Alli and Leah, told me they lowered the price of their Voluspa candles because of my Unilocal review! So now there is officially nothing but goodness and sweetness and sexiness in this fantastic little V-​Blvd gem. They really do have the best gifts and they wrap everything quickly, so if you are ever on your way out the door and realize you might be the person showing up empty handed– stop in here for a candle or something to be safe.
*support local business*, shop at mimi and hy! Remember, the Valley is the new Brentwood.

They moved! I never visited the store when they were by the cheese shop further down Ventura, and outside of the diehard fans, they didn’t get much foot traffic. Now they are a few doors down from Maxwell Dog, smack in the middle of the action on Ventura.
This is a great place to browse for unique gifts, scents and cute lingerie. Their candle collection is amazing. I found a sleep mask, an awesome black candle, and a gift-​wrapped birthday present for a friend. The best part about the place is that the staff makes everyone feel welcome. There’s such a great vibe here, check it out!

In a word: UH-​DOR-​A-​BUL!
And now for a few more…
It’s stores like this that make me glad I live in Studio City. Seriously, I’ve called places like the East side, the Valley side, the Mid side (wait, there is no Mid side?) and pretty much all of Hollywood home for my 33 years on this planet, but after strolling in here this afternoon, it felt like coming home… but to a really cool and hip one… in the 818!
I had heard rumblings about this cute store from that Richard C character and for the last month or two I’ve been trying to get over here to check it out, but to no avail. Today, however, was finally the day!
As soon as I walked in I was greeted by a warm smile and a really cool sense of enthusiasm by Allison. She was super helpful right off the bat and like a giddy little kid in a candy store (literally, because they sell candy, but more on that later!), she walked me back to look at the neat new holiday PJs they just got in. All super cute!
I then noticed a burgundy bag that literally made my mouth water (seriously, you should watch this happen to me in public, it ain’t cute!) and from behind me, Leah (the owner) says, «Isn’t that the most amazing color!» Indeed it was.
We then started chatting and quickly realized that we in fact went to school together, along with a friend of hers who happened to be in the store and it was a total Studio City elementary school/​junior high reunion moment. This, of course, added to the fun of my experience here, but even if you didn’t know these girls, they are so incredibly friendly and welcoming that after 30 seconds in here you will feel like their store is your store and feel free to get comfy and explore everything in it.
Now let’s talk about everything in it. First of all, there’s the jewelry. Holy hell, some of the cutest stuff I have seen in a very long time. Adorable pendants, rings, funky bracelets and earrings. Then there are the purses. I already fondled and drooled all over the burgundy one (sorry about that ladies), but they also have a wide variety of unique and stylish handbags and clutches that will make just about any outfit sing.
Another highlight were the greeting cards. I pride myself on being a smart ass and so when I find cards that say sweet, Hallmarky stuff like, «You’ve just had a baby… time to start drinking» and «Hey, just ’cause I forget everything doesn’t mean I don’t love you. It just means I’m a dick,» well all I can say is, «Sold!»
And finally the candy bins. I was so taken with the overall look of the place and the shiny objects chanting my name, that I didn’t even notice the elaborate candy bins at the front of the store when I first walked in. But once I did, wow, so cute and so original! Much like almost every piece in this store. I can’t say enough about how cute this place is and with the holidays coming up, you are set if you stroll on in here. Yay, can’t wait to blow a nice big chunk of my paycheck here soon!

Mimi & Hy is very cool find for the valley and even as just as a concept. Its sort a confectionery meets apothecary and is a great place to find a gift for that ‘girl who has everything.” I really love the clean retro feel and they have a very interesting mix of designers– everything from exotic candles by Agent Provocateur to Missoni shoes, flirty spanx lingerie and kinky sex toys.
And yes I did mention sex toys… Jimmy Jane is a line they carry out of London. Store co-​owner Allison explained that the line stems from a private club in London that is extremely coveted. More importantly there product line features a very sophisticated and line of «classy» masks, oils and vibrators. Did I mention they carry a 24k one (retails $ 350) that has hand etchings, it is completely silent and I guess they guarantee the motor for a lifetime?
hmmmmm… I think I might be back

It’s 2001: A Space Odyssey meets Willy Wonka meets your local beauty supply.
It’s Mimi & Hy — the shoppe.
Ok, so first things first. Full disclosure. The owner of the store, Leah Moss, is an ex-​girlfriend from a few years ago, so I just wanted to come clean. But with that said, had this place been a retail disaster, I would have kept my Unilocal mouth shut.
But it’s not. Let me tell you… it’s anything but a disaster. And coming from a guy’s perspective, this is saying a lot.
From the moment you step into the store, you realize you’re not in your garden variety apothecary shop. Mimi & Hy’s design is simple, chic and retro. I call it mid-​century, modern, space age. It’s just a beautifully designed store with complete forethought in everything they’ve done. Whether it’s the staggered candy bins, at the front of the store, filled with all sorts of sugar fixes, including imported candy from Dylan’s Candy Bar in New York City or the neatly organized shelves and racks of product and clothing, this store has done it right. Simply put… classy.
Mimi & Hy is a pampered girls dream store. It has a small but decent selection of shoes, purses and lingerie while having a great and varied selection of jewelry, candles and sweet-​smelling apothecary products. They represent brands like Malin & Goetz, L.A.M.B., Kale and Missoni. But beyond the lines you get the product knowledge of both Leah and her sister, Allison. They have as much passion for the lines they carry as I do for my NBA team… and while shopping is mostly a personal and visceral experience it never hurts to have someone helping you with an informed opinion. It’s definitely not your usual retail shopping experience where most stores are looking for customers — Leah and Allison are looking for clients.
Mimi & Hy is not necessarily a girls only store, but most of the merchandise caters towards the ladies. As far as us dudes are concerned this is the place to find that perfect gift for your girl. You know how it goes… it’s Valentines Day, her birthday or the day after the night you came home late without calling. You’ll definitely find the right item that’ll put a smile on her face.
All in all, this is one place you’ll go back to over and over again… if not for the service, for the selection. I honestly couldn’t be more proud in personally knowing the owners of «the shoppe.»