November 10, 2011

LA Photo Diary



After New York I flew to the West Coast to spend just over a week in California. Thanks to the beautiful Nicole of Gary Pepper Vintage, who invited me along on a mini road trip to San Francisco with her boyfriend Luke, and Emily of Little Black Book- but more on San Fran later! We spent our LA days wandering the smoggy city streets, seeing the typical tourist sights and over saturated, over sized everything that is Los Angeles. 

To be completely honest LA isn't my favourite place in the world, but just because it wasn't my cup of tea doesn't mean we didn't have fun. LA housed some of the best and cheap vintage I've ever come across, and we could have spent all day doing a potential movie montage at American Vintage. Instead, we blew hours trying on dozens of wigs on Hollywood Boulevard and yes, we invested in one each (mine is bright pink) which doubles as the perfect souvenir. Thrifting, strolling down Venice Beach, cocktails bigger than my head in West Hollywood and watching the sunset over the Hollywood Hills made for an actual 'holiday' feel post NY.





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30 comments:

  1. mollyNovember 10, 2011 at 4:52 PM

    Sounds and looks amazing, LA is one of my favourite shopping destinations in the world!
    xxx

    mollypavlovich.blogspot.com

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  2. TheStylist LANovember 10, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    lovvve your photos! The problem with LA is that there are so many different places to go that you can't fit it all in, in one trip! We promise there would be some areas that could easily make you fall in love with the city :-)

    xx
    TheStylist LA
    http://thestylistla.blogspot.com

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  3. StephanieNovember 10, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    I agree with TheStylistLA ^^ there are so many places to see in Cali other than LA but you just need time and a car lol to visit those places, LOVE your pictures though, seems like fun!

    ps- LOVE your blog :D

    xxx
    StephC

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  4. Dark Blue StripesNovember 10, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Great photo diary.

    Christie

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  5. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    These photos are really making me want to go on a long, long road trip. The vintage shops sound like heaven x

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  6. Meriem RawlingsNovember 10, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    The pictures are stunning. love your outfit. Surprised you don't like the place. Not been there yet can't really have an opinion.

    xx

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  7. UnknownNovember 10, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Beautiful pictures! I wanna go there too sometime:)

    xx Laura
    www.thenewgirlintown-lauraa.blogspot.com

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  8. AnonymousNovember 10, 2011 at 11:05 PM

    Even though I've never really had the desire to go there, I think it would be an amazing experience all the same. Always been fascinated by Venice beach. Dying to see some of San Fran! x

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  9. ZorianNovember 10, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Great pics. They made me smile.

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  10. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Sounds fun! I would love to go to LA, looks like you had fun though even if it wasn't your cup of tea!

    Grace x
    i'd rather buy shoes...

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  11. MelissaNovember 11, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    These photos are making me want to go back to LA and get away from this gloomy weather here

    http://lavie-amonavis.blogspot.com

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  12. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 1:42 AM

    Love the pics! I'm a sucker for anything leopard print ~jen

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  13. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    What amazing photos!!!!

    staminasproject.blogspot.com

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  14. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 4:24 AM

    I've always wanted to go to Venice Beach and hearing about the amazing thrift stores just makes me more jealous! Awesome pictures and I look forward to seeing some from California.

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  15. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    these pics are beautiful <3

    www.looksbylaura.blogspot.com

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  16. HannahNovember 11, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    love this. makes me desperate to be in usa...particulary l.a. maybe next year :)

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  17. IvoryNovember 11, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    Sounds like fun, Nicole mentioned on her blog how much amazing vintage there was!

    Gorgeous photos :)

    Ivory xx

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  18. A Fox That MeowsNovember 11, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    OHH my dear how i love you photo diaries you look divine! ps you have to keep next firday free having a street party for zipporra going to be alot of fun :) xx A Fox That Meows ♥

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  19. camilleNovember 11, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Lovely photos and lovely blog :-)

    Hugs from your fan in Paris xx

    Camille @ The Wild Fleur

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  20. LioNovember 12, 2011 at 12:48 AM

    just amazing ;)
    xx

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  21. rosesNovember 12, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Lovely photos!!

    Please check out my blog people!

    http://stylesuitebyresty.blogspot.com/

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  22. MARTANovember 12, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    amazing Jess !!!! so amazing you travelled there :)
    bisous

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  23. kathyNovember 12, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    wow the photos are amazing!
    looks like you had a great time :)
    xxx

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  24. Maria BastidaNovember 12, 2011 at 5:10 PM

    love california!! beautiful pictures and you look so sweet and beautiful :D
    xx

    http://thegoldenpaillettes.blogspot.com/

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  25. AnonymousNovember 13, 2011 at 1:22 AM

    Did you get any of those round sunglasses? ;)

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  26. AndreaNovember 13, 2011 at 8:57 AM

    awesome! i hope i can go to la one day too :)

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  27. taylahNovember 13, 2011 at 1:17 PM

    i love this photo diary! you look lovely (as always!) and your photos are so inspiring- i love the fun, laid-back vibe they have, especially the hollywood sign one from inside a car. it looks like you had a great time, even if LA wasn't your favourite. i'm still jealous of your trip anyway, it sounds amazing!
    hope your having fun! x

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  28. Kate JuniorNovember 13, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Crushing on your leopard loafers!

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  29. RiikkaNovember 15, 2011 at 1:35 AM

    Great pictures! LA looks amazing!

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  30. MarieDecember 9, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    I am just in love with your blog! This post especially, simply because you show the essence of LA, most of the fashion bloggers don’t do that, I really do love it :)

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