Fashion District
(http://www.fashiondistric...) where style and cheap textiles smash together. important for the addicted shopper. you can find the district in the southeast corner of downtown roughly where spring and main meet going southeast.
Jewelry District
(http://www.lajd.net/) wonder where all of those west coast rappers get their bling bling? well, if they are frugal, they get it in the jewelry district. bounded by olive-broadway and 6th-7th, it is conveniently close to pershing square parking and red line access.
Mikawaya
800 e. 4th st. little tokyo (http://www.mikawayausa.com/), their moto says it best: "the finest name in japanese pastries since 1910"
Downtown's shopping districts are sights in themselves.
Flower District
766 wall street} (http://www.laflowerdistrict.com/, the best place to get the best cut and potted flowers and plants, plus just a great site to see.
Some shops stand out:
Capucci Optics
7th+fig mall, great place to get a pair of great glasses, sunglasses or contacts at a reasonable price. ask for fatima for friendly service.
Santee Alley
fashion district, home of knock off designer labels and everything else you could possibly imagine, located between santee street and maple avenue, starting on olympic boulevard.