Los Angeles City Guide

Chego And Scoops Westside

2012-02-04T21:10:00.000-08:00

Chego and Scoops Love!! I am addicted to the Sour Cream Hen House. What about you???

♡,
Heather

Wurstkuche: Venice, Los Angeles

2012-01-26T15:48:00.000-08:00

Wurstkuche in Venice is a hip and mellow place where you eat in a "Dining Hall" that doubles as a dance club/place to be. Steel tables in the shape of coffins are all around and the chairs and floors are made of wood. We sat against the brick wall, next to the turntables that were not being used, but great music still played. They have so many glasses for their beer. It was amazing to see a restaurant use different beer glasses and goblets. It was so fun! I had the Vegetarian Mexican Chipotle Sausage made of chipotle, arbol chilles, garlic, and onions. Topped with grilled onions and sweet peppers. Chadwick had the classic Kielbasa which is polish style, pork, beef, onions and spices. Topped with Sauerkraut and hot peppers. What is your favorite type of sausage? From where?

I highly recommend this hip, fun, tasty, and chill place for lunch or dinner!

As you can see from the amount of photos I like hipstagram. Maybe a little too much.

♡,
Heather

Pinterest Pins: Part I

2012-01-23T13:17:00.000-08:00

Hello! Here are a few of my favorite pins from this week!!

diy- ribbon bookmarks

Homemade "Larabars"

Kitchen-Coffee Brewer

Samoa Brownies

My favorite pins from Pinterest this week!

My Favorite Obsession for January: Websites

2012-01-05T09:41:00.000-08:00

I have a few new websites that have become obsessions over the last few months. I have a love of creative ideas and Pinterest.com has really made it easy to collect any digital pages I want and organize them into folders, or what Pinterest calls 'Boards'. The layout of potential ideas and the pages they are on is similar to notcot.org, but the fact that I am able to save ideas and pages into neat and organized Pin Boards is what makes Pinterest.com a step above the rest!

Here is a photo of my Pin Boards:

Also, a friend of mine has turned me on to JustFab.com. It is a website where EVERYTHING is $40. They have amazing boots and their handbags are super cute! There is a catch: you must spend $40 a month or opt out for the month. Other than that, JustFab.com's products are good quality and seriously fabulous for the price.

Free Audio Tours at the Getty Until Feb. 5th!

2011-12-06T19:16:00.000-08:00

At The Getty Center, Los Angeles you can get a “GettyGuide Multimedia Player: Enhance your visit with a GettyGuide multimedia player, available for FREE through February 5, 2012, at the Pick-Up Desk in the Museum Entrance Hall. The player features insightful commentary from curators, conservators, and artists on over 300 works of art in the collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum at the Getty Center and in special exhibitions.”

I’m so excited! I love The Getty and to have FREE audio tours is just amazing!!!! Have fun!

http://www.getty.edu/visit/see_do/gettyguide.html

My Photos From The Last Visit:

I know it's in Irvine, but OBEY

2011-12-05T18:18:00.000-08:00

The OBEY warehouse sale is going down!! Saturday and Sunday, December 17th and 18th.

www.obeyclothing.com

Home Made BLT

2011-10-06T19:28:00.000-07:00

Home Made Bacon, Lettuce, and my Mom's homegrown Tomato Sandwich. I love the Hormel Black Label Bacon! So good!

What bacon brand is your favorite??

hormel, black lablel, bacon, blt sandwich, homemade lunch, van de kamp's bread, miracle whip, so good

Vanilla Bake Shop

2011-09-05T20:03:00.000-07:00

Yay! The Vanilla Bake Shop has come to the Century City Westfield Mall! The cupcakes from Vanilla are light, fluffy, and amazing! Even the topping is light and creamy - Just divine. If you are looking for a cupcake treat that is light and satisfying, try the Vanilla Bake Shop. I warn you - you will be dreaming of a Vanilla cupcake within days of having your first Vanilla cupcake.

PITFIRE PIZZA

2011-08-12T12:58:00.000-07:00

Pitfire pizza is an 'Artisan' pizza joint with a nice beer selection. The pizza crust is crispy outside with a chewy inside. The topping selection is amazing! pictured are the specials of the night; first is the pumpkin and pepita pizza, second is the red potato, bacon and grilled onion special. Where is your favorite pizza joint in LA? I wanna go!

The Best Churro I've Ever Had

2011-07-18T18:22:00.000-07:00

I just had the best Churro ever! It was from Costco. Yeah, that's right! It came from Costco's food court and it was just $1. Costco has a sports-stadium style food court with hot dogs, pizza, hand-dipped ice cream bars, soda and CHURRO'S! The food is cheap and fresh. The churro was crispy on the outside with lots of sugar and cinnamon with a large fluffy center. I was in my car eating it when I realized it was the best churro I've ever had. So, I got another one and started to take photos with my phone.

Go out and treat yourself to a churro for $1!

Honey's Kettle, Culver City

2011-07-13T14:45:00.000-07:00

Honey's Kettle in Culver City is very crispy. The chicken doesn't really become fantastic until you dip it in some honey. Then, it becomes sweet, juicy, crispy fried chicken! I highly recommend the mashed potatoes. The gravy has tiny pieces of chicken!! The biscuits are flakey and buttery. The biscuits are so delicate that they break apart when dipped in the honey.
They have different dipping sauces: Honey, Hot Sauce, and Honey Hot Sauce.
They also have fried sweet peppers... a little greasy, but still tasty!

The best fried chicken at cheap prices. Honey's Kettle in Culver City is highly recommended!!

Essential Chocolate Treats

2011-07-04T18:29:00.000-07:00

The homemade ding-dong from Essential Chocolate Desserts is rich, amazing, and absolutely delectable! It is a Devil's Food cake with vanilla buttercream and a chocolate shell. It melts in your mouth like butter!
Essential Chocolate Desserts in Culver City, Los Angeles, California also has amazing Red Velvet Cheesecake Ice Cream. The red velvet cake is mixed into the cheesecake ice cream - DIVINE! The ice cream filled my mouth with a mellow, tangy sweetness and had the cake texture. I noticed the cake in the ice cream was not soggy. I wonder how they have the cake in ice cream without it becoming soggy. Essential Chocolate Desserts has this Red Velvet Cake Ice Cream made just for them. When you go, get a sample of the Red Velvet Cheesecake Ice Cream!!
Also, the rainbow colored moon pie looked amazing!

SRF Lakeshrine Temple

2011-06-09T17:27:00.000-07:00

I visited the Self-Realization Fellowship, Lakeshrine Temple on Sunset Blvd. I walked along the trail and wanted to stop and read, but I had no book with me. It was very peaceful. I highly recommend a visit to the SRF Temple. It is amazing to think that Los Angeles has this peaceful place when it is such a busy city. If you need a place to find peace, check it out!

The Godmother from Bay Cities Deli

2011-05-24T13:20:00.000-07:00

At Bay Cities Deli in Santa Monica you must have The Godmother. It is a fantastic Italian sub with amazing bread, deli meats, and dressing. I love to get them pre-made. They are in a basket on the deli counter and they are usually still warm. I got the Godmother with the works: Genoa Salami, Mortadella, Coppacola, Ham, Prosciutto, Provolone with mayo, mustard, onions, pickles, tomatoes, lettuce, Italian dressing, and a mild pepper salad. (You can get it with the hot pepper salad, too!) It was so amazing! The bread is soft, but with a crispy outer crunch. The deli meats are freshly sliced and the flavors are melt-in-your-mouth good. Because the Italian dressing is so good, when lettuce or bits of the sandwich fall, I scoop them up! Even when I get a pre-made Godmother, the tangy Italian dressing does not make the bread soggy and the veggies inside are crispy and fresh.

As you can see from the photos, I love it with Orangina!

What is your favorite sandwich from Bay Cities Deli??

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Tidbits of Info:
They are closed Mondays.
They make pre-made Godmother subs. Both hot and mild. These are just as good as having one made while you wait, but these are BETTER because you don't have to wait!
Beware of all the candy and goodies by the registers. Imported candy is my favorite type of treat. Check out what candy treat I got.
The "Hot" Godmother sandwich is not too spicy, but it has a nice little kick.

Native Foods Nachos

2011-05-09T16:43:00.000-07:00

I have become addicted to these Native Foods Nachos! {Homemade corn tortilla chips covered in black beans, Native Taco Meat, Native Chipotle Crema, Native Cheese, salsa fresca, and guacamole. Topped with corn, green onions, and cilantro. 7.95} Also, they do not serve soda, but have 3 homemade beverages I love to mix! Lavender Lemonade: French lavender steeped with fresh lemons. Sweetened with organic sugar, Watermelon Fresca: Fresh watermelon and a touch of mint. Sweetened with organic agave and Native Iced Tea: Organic hibiscus and wild berry tea. Sweetened with organic agave. I am not a vegan, but I LOVE this place! It is like good for you junk food!!

A great hamburger

2011-04-17T13:43:00.000-07:00

This was a fantastic burger! I LOVE hamburgers, but this was so good! Johnny Rockets has amazing shakes, but this hamburger was so yummy! I had The Original which has a toasted bun, lots of lettuce, tomatoes, and pickles. The right amount of mayo and mustard, too. I do not like a burger that falls apart or is soggy from the condiments. I would highly recommend any Johnny Rockets Restaurant in Los Angeles. I went to the one off Melrose.

Rush Street, Culver City, CA

2011-04-06T17:06:00.000-07:00

Rush Street restaurant in Culver City, CA is a fun place to eat all day! While out with my friend, we had the mesquite turkey burger & fries (with avocado, pickled red onion, arugula, chipotle cranberry sour cream, and pepper jack cheese), sweet potato fries, and the white truffle pizza. Although, when I was eating it at the restaurant, I knew I wanted pears on the pizza. I took the pizza home and added sliced pears and it made it SO much better! Rush Street is fun, but they need to think about the drinks they are serving with the food they offer. Just a few changes to the menu and it could be a great restaurant!

The Getty Los Angeles

2011-03-31T20:02:00.000-07:00

My trip to The Getty. What a beautiful place! You should go if you are in Los Angeles! $15 to park your car, but admission is free!! Do not forget your sunglasses!

Nickel Diner

2011-03-29T09:29:00.000-07:00

The Nickel Diner has become famous for their homemade desserts and pastries. I HAD to try their Vanilla Cream Filled Devil's Food Cupcake, which is basically a homemade ding dong! It was so moist and amazing! I also tried the Salt Peanut Cake with multiple delicious layers. It is made with Peanut Butter and Potato Chips - Yum!

Although I had breakfast, but I truly cannot remember what I had before these desserts! I remember the breakfast was good, but the desserts were fantastic! They make a Maple Bacon Doughnut and Mixed Berry Pop-Tart, too. But, they were all sold out by the time I arrived... Maybe next time!!

Keep In Mind: They are closed Mondays.

The Nickel Diner

524 S. Main St.

Los Angeles, CA 90012

In the passenger seat

2011-03-07T20:18:00.000-08:00

Los Angeles from the freeway, Garfield Building, Downtown Los Angeles x 4. Enjoy my view from the passenger seat.

Melrose Trading Post at Fairfax High School

2011-01-11T17:01:00.000-08:00

I had so much fun at the Melrose Trading Post at Fairfax High School on Sunday! Fun people to watch, good food (for being from a flea market), and even rusty tools. Admission is $2, but you can have a $1 admission coupon. Parking is free in the Fairfax High lot. Every Sunday.

Mama D's Italian Kitchen

2011-01-03T16:37:00.000-08:00

I went to Mama D's on a whim. I was out and about with a friend when we decided to have dinner. We were looking up and down the street when I spotted Mama D's. As soon as you walk into Mama D's, you are blasted by the sweet smell of garlic.

Check out the red carpet!!

The menu is full of classic Italian dishes. The ravioli is amazing!!

I had Mama D's Original Pink Sauce (Fresh grated parmesan cheese and cream blended in marinara sauce) with angelhair pasta and a meatball

I had Mama D's Original Pink Sauce (Fresh grated parmesan cheese and cream blended in marinara sauce) with angelhair pasta and a meatball

My friend had the stuffed shells.

The atmosphere was warm, fun, and family oriented. The food was just amazing! I am in love with everything we had! I want to eat there again...tonight!

Barnacles Bar & Grill: Barns Cali Chicks

2010-12-07T16:48:00.000-08:00

I was out with a friend in Hermosa Beach when she said "if you want good bar food, we should check out Barnacles." I had no idea the food was so fantastic! I had the Barns Cali Chicks and a Blue Moon. the Barns Cali Chicks are 3 mini Cajun chicken sandwiches, topped with bacon, avocado and jack cheese on sweet Hawaiian rolls. They are SO GOOD! I am shocked that these spicy Cajun chicken on sweet Hawaiian rolls with bacon and avocado came out of a dive bar. I ADORE dive bars. They always have friendly staff and customers and they are DARK - which is what I look for in a dive bar. They came with these fantastic french fries with the skin left on. The Barns Cali Chicks at Barnacles are spicy, sweet, salty, and so good! If you are in Hermosa Beach, check out Barnacles and their Barns Cali Chicks - You won't be disappointed!



837 Hermosa Ave
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Hours: Mon - Sun: 12:00pm - 2:00am
(310) 798-9064

New Coca-Cola Machine!

2010-11-19T12:30:00.000-08:00

This is crazy! The Coca-Cola company has come out with a brand new way to enjoy soda. With normal fountain soda machines, we can have as little as four choices due to lack of space. With the new slim Coca-Cola machine, we can now have up to 106 choices to choose from! It looks so slim and sleek! It has a touch screen, but only one spicket - this may cause a line! Too many choices and not enough spickets - but, this still looks super cool!

I have not seen one in Los Angles, yet. But, Coca-Cola has a Facebook page and also has a tab for the locations! CHECK IT OUT. I am so excited because you have choices other than soda. They even have a few different Lemonade choices! Yum!!

What do you think? Is this cool, awesome, epic, boring, adding to our problem? Comment below, people! Let me know!!

Venice High Flea Market

2010-11-15T13:22:00.000-08:00

I found a website listing the Venice High Flea Market as a place where 60 vendors meet up in the 2nd Saturday of every month. They boasted the Venice High Flea Market as a place where you can find "Great antiques, clothing, jewelry, collectibles, toys, crafts, and much more..." Actually, the Venice High Flea Market was super lame! It only had about 22 vendors (I counted 20 inside and 2 outside). After I left, I realized I could not be dissappointed in a flea market that does not charge. I had a nice time walking around in the California sunshine, but the Venice High Flea Market was a bust. No good antiques, clothing, collectibles, toys, or crafts - just a bunch of overpriced junk - I was listening to people ask prices of trinkets and the popular going rate: $5. I was shocked. I kept putting things down when Vendors repeatedly asked outrageous flea market prices for junk they didn't even want. Even a (clearly) used pet bed was quoted at $10. Hardly attending the Venice High Flea Market actually bought anything. Almost everyone I saw leaving around 10:45 (I came at 9:30) left empty handed.

Venice High Flea Market Rating: 3/5
Reason for rating: Lots of overpriced junk, no antiques or anything of real quality, received a higher rating for free street parking and admission.

(858) Love Shoutout!

2010-09-28T21:42:00.000-07:00

2010-09-01T17:42:00.000-07:00

I've decided to try to vlog for 30 days in a row. September 1st, 2010 is the beginning. I got the idea from my faveorite bloggers/vloggers. They did VEDA - Vlog EveryDay August. I'm going to do VEDS - Vlog EveryDay September.

Tea and Tree Lover

2010-08-27T09:27:00.000-07:00

I have found a black cherry berry tea that I am in love with! If we recycle 1 ton of paper we can save 17 trees! Recycle everything you can - paper notices, mail, cereal boxes, tissue boxes - it all helps!
Lastly, I love watching this baby panda sneeze on youtube. It makes me smile every time!!

The Gross Sidewalk Cafe and Full Bar - Los Angeles

2010-08-12T17:18:00.000-07:00

While on the boardwalk in Santa Monica/Venice area of Los Angeles, I stopped into The Sidewalk Cafe and Full Bar. The food is OK, but honestly, you pay to be able to watch people walk by.

I should have brought my lunch and sat on the grass. I have nothing else to say because all I can think of is the sign when I was leaving:

I thought you HAD TO HAVE AN 'A' RATING!!

Gross!

Loney is Dirty! Get Some Lavender You Dirty Boy!!

2010-08-11T09:47:00.000-07:00

James Loney from the Dodgers was voted the player with the dirty locker - by his OWN teammates! All of them said James Loney is the dirtiest! ALL OF THEM!

He needs to get some dried lavender and put it in his locker. He is gross!

Also, I love Tim Lincecum.

Two burps for those who love 'em!

Howard's Famous Bacon & Avocado Burgers

2010-08-05T11:46:00.000-07:00

Howard's has a huge sign outside of their place that screams "Yummy!"

I found Howard's when I was waiting at the light of Venice Blvd and Sepulveda in Culver City. I was in the right hand lane, hungry, and new to LA. I spotted this sign and made my move. Luckily, I had cash on me because this is a CASH ONLY hamburger joint! I adore bacon, avocado, and burgers and I am from Southern California - I know a good burger. They have their own special sauce which is great on the burger!

Howard's has only a few tables, but a killer take-out business. The food is fresh and comes out fast. On the walls are old movie promotions and a collage of famous faces from the 50's. After eating at Howard's, I think I'm done with In n Out. They have long lines and an OK burger. I go there because it is fresh, but Howard's is fresh and offers bacon and avocado!! They have steak fries that are not soggy or too crunchy. They know what they are doing at Howard's and truly have a Famous Bacon & Avocado Burger.

Howard's Famous Bacon & Avocado Burgers
11127 Venice Blvd Ste 7
Los Angeles, CA 90034
(310) 838-9111

Diddy Riese Cookies and Ice Cream

2010-08-04T18:07:00.000-07:00

Cookies and Ice Cream have never been so good, fresh, and so cheap!
Los Angelino's rarely wait for anything; except great food.

Diddy Riese bakes some very tasty cookies. They take the awesome cookies and make delicious ice cream sandwiches with Dreyer's ice cream!! The cookies are creamy yet crumbly and not chewy. They really need some self serve water, though! $1.50 and you have a great dessert or treat. I am now going to be dreaming of two cookies that are just fabulous and a handful of ice cream. They have brownies, 10 different cookie selections and 12 choices of ice cream. I highly recommend Diddy Riese!!

Diddy Riese
926 Broxton Avenue
Westwood, CA 90024
(310) 208-0448
Website

Father's Office Los Angeles

2010-08-03T19:17:00.000-07:00

Oh my goodness! I love hamburgers and I also love beer. All I really wanted was to see beer taps as far as the eye could see. Father's Office has made me so happy. The hamburger they serve is just fantastic. I think it may be the best hamburger I've ever had out of a bar. The shoestring french fries are OK, but the sauce they serve with them is what takes the french fries to the next level of goodness. And the beer selection with over 10 taps - I am in love with this place! The ambiance is laid back and almost woodsie...Is that a word? Well, it has a lot of wood and I like the feel of it! You can eat outside, inside, or at the bar. But, this place has no hostess. Keep your eyes peeled for a free seat because this place gets crowded the later you go.

Just look at these photos! Yummy!

Father's Office
Los Angeles
3229 Helms Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90034
TEL: (310) 736-2224

Santa Monica
1018 Montana Avenue
Santa Monica, CA 90403
TEL: (310) 736-2224

http://www.fathersoffice.com/

Load Up Your Monocle Mr. Moneybags! We're Going Out!

2010-07-16T19:58:00.000-07:00

I fell in love with "Entertainers with Byron Allen" at 2:30 am and In this video, I give two green tips:

1. Use tennis balls in the dryer to keep the filling in your comforter even.

2. Use a lightly damp leather shammy to get pet hair off cloth couches and furniture.

Live green and love your surroundings.

If you have green tips, Let me know!
Connect with me by email, on youtube, or twitter!

Move to a new town and need a great hairdresser? Here's how to find one:

2010-07-11T15:54:00.000-07:00

I answer SarahDB89's question about getting a haircut.

This video is really directed towards the Green Ladies, but I do give the Green Guys a great coffee burp near the end. Also, I love http://imboycrazy.com because she is so much fun!!

First up on this crazy vlog is my original pajama song.
Then my new art series, Vampifood.
I got some weird mail!
Public Service Announcement for the ladies: DO NOT SHOP AT ULTA. The beauty superstore has a horrible return policy.

Lastly, I give SarahDB89 and everyone advice about haircuts.
Getting a haircut is much more than a simple task for a lady. Ladies have to keep a dramatic cut for a long, long time. I've been getting a lot of haircut questions, so I am answering them in this video and blog!

To find a hairstylist:
Research, research, research! I went to Yelp.com and searched for a young, spunky, funky, rock-a-billy salon. I found one and I just love it! People who leave reviews will leave the Stylist's name in the review. When you take down their phone number, take down names of stylists with positive reviews.

The most important part about the haircut is your communication:
* They are hairdressers, not mind readers. If you are picky, let them know!
* If you are going above the shoulders: Do you care if it all fits into a ponytail or is it OK for some pieces to fall out?
* Do you use products? Shampoo/Conditioner, blow dryers, brushes/combs, etc.
* Tell them your hair plans: are you growing it out, or trying this cut for the first time? If not, what did you really like about the cut that you want again.
* Don't use inches. Point out where you'd like to see your hair fall when it is dry.
* Tell them your current hair goal.
I said "I want it short, but funky. Layers are good to add body. Above my shoulders, but it does not all have to fit into a pony. Pieces can fall out; I think it's cute. I don't use products, but I do shampoo with a natural, sulfate free shampoo. I like a medium, swooping bang. My natural part is on my right side."
* I always ask them to style my hair. You are allowed to see the finished product. Ask when you call if they offer the blow-out for free. They should! A professional blow-out is always so fantastic!!
* If you like the job they did, please tip them at least 20%. Ask about free bang trims between cuts. Tip them at least $5 for the free bang trim.
* Get their card! This means you truly want to come back and see them; even if you don't make your next appointment right after the first cut.

Keep the great questions and requests coming!!

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Apple Pan: The Best Pie

2010-07-10T17:47:00.000-07:00

The best place to have a slice of pie is Apple Pan, off Pico Blvd. in Culver City! I have gone there and had almost everything on the menu! The feel of Apple Pan is almost like a Johnny Rockets, but they have pie instead of milkshakes. The menu has not changed since 1947, although the pies available change daily.

When you walk in, you notice a counter and a line forming against the wall. Los Angelino's hardly wait for anything - but they do wait for great food from the Apple Pan!

The best eats? Well, the Hickoryburger is my favorite, with a IBC root beer, fries, and a slice of their pie. I've only tried the Apple Pie, Blackberry Cream, Banana Cream, Pecan Pie, Chocolate Cream, and Strawberry Cream Pie. I just adore this wonderful, old school original.

Apple Pan
10801 West Pico Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90064-2105
(310) 475-3585

Squaresville

2009-10-12T10:08:00.000-07:00

In Squaresville at 1800 Vermont Ave in Los Feliz, Los Angeles, the clothes are all for niche shoppers. If old school classic vintage is your look, this is the place to shop! Also, they have gaudy Halloween costumes out for October - think short, ruffled, 80's prom dresses and metallic electric blue Jazzercise leotards. But, most of the items are classic vintage. They had the label classics. I overheard one lady saying to the salesman "I am a label whore. I love this store." I smiled and walked upstairs to find even more shoes and a lot of classic looks for men. The vests (for men) were great. The shoes and boots selection (for women) was fantastic! I was looking for jewelry, but Squaresville had about 8 rings, but lots of necklaces. This store has lots of good guy clothes for the guy who considers himself Classic Vintage and not stuffy. I found a sweet pair of LAMB slip on shoes, but they didn't fit my foot well :(
Overall, Squaresville is a very vintage and stylish store with a sweet staff. It can be a little on the steep side for certain items: Sunnies - $18, Dior Jacket - $200, yet the LAMB shoes were priced at $15! A steal for a LAMB item!! So, keep your eyes peeled and shop all day at Squaresville.
If you love to shop for classic items, you will have a blast!

2009-10-10T15:51:00.000-07:00

I recieved my Moleskine City Guide for Los Angeles! I just Vlogged about it on my channel: http://www.youtube.com/guidetogreen

I am so excited! I cannot wait to start filling it out!
My first entry: It's A Wrap!! I really liked the store!
(Sorry the picture is backward I used Photo Booth)
WOO-HOO!

I know I should wait...

2009-10-10T10:29:00.000-07:00

I just couldn't wait for my Moleskine to get to me. I had to go out to the city and check out a little shopping. The LAWEEKLY came out with a 'Best of LA, Budget Edition' (Remember, I am new to LA and have no guide-then I read the LAWEEKLY) I went to the shopping & services section for advice. I had one positive and one negative experience out shopping with my new Guru, the 'Best of LA, Budget Edition'!!

First stop: It's a Wrap in West LA.
Loved it! So many great costumes and outfits from productions! It was amazing. If you are looking for a Halloween costume, go to It's a Wrap first. My friend found a LAMB skirt for around $30 and I found a cute LUX skirt. Everything is from a production! My skirt was from TRANSFORMERS! Very cool and the people working there are nice, too.

Second Stop: BCBG Max Azaria Final Cut Outlet Store
As we looked in the LAWEEKLY for a new shop, we read about the BCBG Max Azaria Final Cut Outlet Store - a building painted in black/white vertical stripes on Melrose in West Hollywood. We were instantly in love with the selection of great dresses and business wear. I was in love with a grey blazer, and not really with a brown vest. Some of the clothes fit weird, so make sure to try it on. BUT WATCH OUT FOR THE SALESGIRLS! Oh my they were prissy and snobby and the girl helping me was mad when I told her I did not want the vest. She was all over me the whole time. I could not breathe. I was trying to be polite, but you must let people shop. When I asked to use the restroom, she sent me down the street to a store that did not have a restroom! She knew and sent me there (was it because I said no to the brown vest, but wanted the grey blazer?). Why would you not have a restroom? SERIOUSLY. I had to go and after she sent me to the wrong place, I decided she had lost the sale. When I came back she had put BOTH the brown vest and the grey blazer at the register. WOW. Now, you are taking items I told you I was not interested in and you are putting them at the register for one last push for the sale. We left the store and I told her it was because she was so rude when I asked for a restroom. Shop at a mall because you can't even get to the register with the items you actually want if you are stalked and pressured by the sales girls at BCBG Max Azaria Final Cut Outlet Store.

I will enter these into my Moleskine when it arrives!! WOO HOO!

Inspiration

2009-10-08T21:23:00.000-07:00

Hello! I have been inspired by Moleskine's City Guide. I have one for Paris, but I have recently moved to Los Angeles, California and I would like to create a City Guide of my own. I am from San Diego, so the move was not too far. But, I still do not know the streets, food, or shopping and I am going to blog about my experiences in Los Angeles. I have just ordered my Moleskine from ebay for $11.50! I am so excited and will start blogging as soon as I get my Moleskine!!