Deborah Baker's Little Black Book Deborah Baker is a British shoe designer who set up Fiorentini & Baker with the interior designer Paolo Fiorentini in 2001. She now has stores in America, Italy and Britain and fans in Gwyneth Paltrow, Drew Barrymore and Halle Berry. 24 November 2013 American Rag, Los Angeles A fantastic mix of vintage and contemporary clothes, the best jeans, homeware, accessories and more on La Brea Avenue. amrag.com Start London, EC2 The world needs more independent shops in general, and this one shows the flair and personality of its owners, who are also our lovely neighbours in Shoreditch. start-london.com Snoopers Paradise, Brighton One of my old favourites, where I bought an exquisite 1950s ballgown a few years ago for £25. Now I just need a ball to go to! 01273 602558. snoopersparadise.com Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen de Clignancourt, Paris I love this market. You can find some incredible things, from museum-quality pieces to amazing keyrings at a euro a throw. st-ouen-tourisme.com Maggs Bros, London W1 This bookshop in a Georgian town house sells old books and manuscripts. The knowledgeable staff are not at all condescending to people like me taking in the atmosphere and buying a book just for its cover. maggs.com People's Sound Record Shop, London W11 An institution for all kinds of Jamaican music on All Saints Road. Going there is like going on holiday for an hour or two. peoplessound.co.uk Gjelina, Los Angeles This restaurant, opposite our shop, serves great food, has a takeout place and a lovely, leafy garden. It's often busy but worth planning for. gjelina.com