So! Here I am, in this enormous, bustling and sprawling metropolis. Seriously, flying over LA at night feels like flying over the planet Coruscant (a little Star Wars for ya there). The city seems to stretch from horizon to horizon. I cannot fathom that many human beings living in a city. When I got off the plane I couldn't tell you how many ads and billboards there were advertising ways to "get thin!" I was like, well, I guess I'm in LA now!
This morning I drove a little bit down the coast and through downtown El Segundo, which was really cute, and then fell in love with the little town of Manhattan Beach. Then I drove on the LA highways and I remembered why I can't live here. Even traffic in Seattle makes me question being able to live there, and I feel like Seattle is a baby city compared to LA! But all went well. My little rental car and I navigated the roads with ease and I never got lost. Great success! I actually (unintentionally) ended up at the LA factory for American Apparel and got to shop at their factory outlet. Even though I'm on a shopping ban I thought it warranted at least some sort of souvenir, so I found a cute dress which ended up being 50% off of the discounted price!
Have I been wearing the hell out of this skirt or what? I had put it away to sew some lining into it, but never did, so now that I don't need lining it's come out of the pile for good! And the shoes. Yes, the shoes I've been wearing so much lately. They're just so comfortable! I wore them all day traveling yesterday and my feet never hurt. I'm planning on wearing my new espadrilles tomorrow for the flight, so we'll see if those shoes pass the comfort test. I have my little moccasins ready if they don't work.
shirt/old kids tee from an aviation shop :: skirt/handmade :: shoes/kensiegirl :: necklace/handmade
So the reason I'm down here is for a photoshoot! Whhhaaaa?? Yup! Wanna know what for?
I was one of the four winners of the Revolve Clothing contest on Chictopia! I was so excited when I found out. Too much fun. I feel like I won't be able to do it justice telling you guys about it tonight. I'm pooped! It's not even late and I'm so wiped out. I'll just give you guys a sneak peek of my hair and makeup.
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Oh! And I know I haven't posted the Novel Hunt giveaway winner yet... it's coming! I promise!
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I guessed right! Yay! Have fun in LA cant wait to see the pics from the shoot, Congrats!
Sarah
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your hair looks so good in that last picture! If my hair was long enought I would be rockin that look too!
oh, you lucky girl, can't wait to see more from your trip. btw, that's a badass eagle.
looks like you're having fun in LA! aside from the traffic, i love that city!
you look gorgeous all of these pictures... especially the last one! did you do your own makeup? or did you get it done? it looks great!
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my home! well, i live in orange county, but i'm in L.A. so much it's basically my second home. ;) so fun, and that last photo is absolutely stunning! <3
you look fab!
Congrats, how rad!! Have fun!
Congratulations! great lipstick x
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Your so lucky :]
Well done! you deserve it
Panda xx
I can't see myself living at a big city like LA either! I have lived in a small town my whole life and it probably would be hard for me to be in such a busy area.
-Ana
lucky girl! i love the hairstyle!
Well Damn!! Lucky girl:) Have tons of fun in LA and I won't hold your american apparel purchase against you. I can never stick to my "don't spend" rules, especially on vacation. I can't wait to see the photos!
Ooo wow! Congrats on winning the contest!
So cool! You look gorgeous. Is that one of those fishtail braids? That makes me wish I had long hair. Can't wait to see/hear more!
woah I've never been to LA, but I have a good friend who goes to USC s I feel like I hear all about it haha And sometimes it seems like he actually misses the traffic jams? lol
That's so exciting you're there for a shoot, have fun!
and yes the shirt is awesome!
Beautiful hair! Can't wait to see the photo shoot!
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Aw that's so fun! Congrats! I was just wondering why you were flying to Seattle!
And i'm so happy that you find the Kgirl boots comfty!!! Awesomeness. I can`t wait to see what comes out for next fall. I might have to indulge myself in a pair.
I knew it! Well you look fab, the pattern of that skirt is just delish!
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yeah well, you're a FASHION blogger, you have to buy clothing. It is practically mandatory. And after Alaska, LA has just got shops beyond reckoning....
that's so awesome! I can't wait to read more about your trip! I LOVE that shirt, so cool with the feather necklace!
Congrats! So exciting.
You look fabulous - that shirt is so great!
how exciting! You look gorgeous! I love L.A.
Yay! That's so exciting! And you're in my home area as well! I live about 35 minutes south of LAX. If you can, you should check out Venice Beach or the Santa Monica pier. You'd have a blast at those funky places.
This totally has nothing to do with your post but I was so excited I had to share:
I just went to the public library in Scottsdale, AZ and saw a 70s Winne Brave! I've never seen one here and suddenly there it was, parked over in the one tiny spot of shade in the parking lot. It's 109 here today so people don't even try to park up close when they can park under the smallest bit of shade, even at the very back of a parking lot, haha! Anyway, I just wanted to share. Have fun in LA! You should try to get to the Nick Cave exhibition at the Fowler at UCLA, very cool!
OMG, congrats lady! how exciting... I can't wait to see pics from the photoshoot!!! My last outfit post was taken at that very beach : ) I'm in LA so don't be a stranger... shoot me an email if you'd like to get together, I always have time to meet up with my fellow fashion lovers!
loving your skirt!
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ooh LA i loved it there...it's a a lot of money to get from australia to there for me :(. so good to know your having fun. congrats on winning the contest.
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i'm going to visit LA for the first time in december ... but only for 24 hours boooo!
congrats on winning the chictopia contest!
Look how damn popular you are! I can't believe I know some famous modeling girl.
This is definitely exciting! Thrilled for you and looking forward to seeing/hearing about this adventure.
Ahhh, this is so amazing! You look gorgeous!! Can't wait to hear all about it! xo
Every time I see that title I keep thinking "Blue jean baby, LA lady, seamstress for the band". Just thought I would share! :)
WAIT. You were born in Sac?? What a small world, I was too and still live here {for now}. You should come back for a visit :)
oh how fun and exciting! i can't wait to see the pictures from the shoot! you look gorgeous in that one sample pic! i was in LA at that exact same time, how funny! i participated in the mtv gift giving suite with my jewelry.
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