A couple of fashion retailers have blossomed out of La Mirada in the last ten years and remain worth a look.
Beach Bums
On imperial hwy has flourished here as the only skate, surf, snow-board shop within the city's limits for years. it no longer has the market cornered but still boasts the best selection of top brands of apparel, shoes, accessories, and equipment for boys and girls. don't let the giant stein mart in the parking lot fool you, there's hip stuff over here.
Fashion Q
On rosecrans is the local supplement for when the nearest forever21 is just too far for mom to drive or the brea mall parking lot too daunting. you can buy a funky shade of nail polish for a couple bucks or an urban outfitters knock-off dress for twenty. hit it!
Gifts Plus
Is in the same shopping center as fashion q but on the east end. gifts plus is pretty much a sanrio store. hello kitty, chococat, and other cutesy japanese toys, pens, stationery, etc.
Savers
Imperial hwy and santa gertrudes. for the budget-conscious and the retro-savvy, this supermarket-sized thrift store offers a nice selection of clothes, books, furniture, housewares, etc. they're not as pricey as goodwill, and they offer the same daily color-coded 50% off discount.
Fresh-n-Easy
Newly opened british-owned grocery store which markets itself as "the neighborhood grocery store." their name is their aim, but they also have good prices on produce, baked goods, specialty and gourmet items, and a wide variety of their own brand of products. the one downside is the bare-bones decor, it makes the place seem cold and uninviting. never fear, take a friend to help you overcome the concrete floors and neon lighting, buy the place out and go enjoy it at the park.
Beach Galleria
On the corner of la mirada blvd and beach blvd. the sign in english on the facade is smaller than the rest of the characters. it's a korean mini-mall. you should go just for the experience, though if your not korean be brave, others may jostle you to get out of their way or to cut in front of you in line. it's worth it though. this part of buena park/fullerton/la mirada is a korean ethnic enclave. there's shops full of flashy accessories, foreign housewares, and a korean food court where the only english words are coca-cola. the food is good though and the company is better. sit and eat among the families or clusters of seniors depending on the day of the week yelling to be heard over each other. on your way out grab a coffee and a strawberry creme cake from paris baguette- delicious, if a little overpriced.