Six Questions for a San Marino Local: Elizabeth Saldebar

Shopping around for the latest trends but prefer to buy locally? Margie’s on Huntington Drive has been a staple for neighborhood fashionistas for more than 20 years.

Elizabeth Saldebar partners with her mother, Margie Lowe-Francis, to provide clients with attire suitable for all occasions.

“We wanted to create a place that would offer wearable arts and display artisan clothes for clients that would be different than mainstream department stores,” said Saldebar who has been a San Marino resident for more than 10 years.

The mother-daughter duo hand select the items sold in the store. It was during a buying trip when Saldebar opted to partner with her mom who “has a great sense of style,” and a keen eye for spotting clothing sought by customers.

Each week I get to know a San Marino local, here is what Elizabeth had to say.

What do you like most about San Marino?

The people in the community and the schools and the opportunity  to have a business in such a great community.

What is your favorite restaurant in San Marino?

The San Marino courtyard offers such a wonderful variety of fish and sandwiches. The ice cream store is so great; this is a great block to be on. I eat at those restaurants almost every day.

What is your favorite place in San Marino to take a stroll or go for a run?

I run in the neighborhoods and run and play with my daughters at Lacy Park.

What is a little known fact about you?

I try to live each moment to the best of my ability. I work hard and have a positive attitude and I love being able to work with my mom who I adore.

What is your favorite ice cream flavor?

Coffee.

What is the best part of being part of a family business?

The best part is working with my mom. She is my best friend and one of the loveliest, most gracious, kind women that I ever have known.