Friday, April 13, 2012

Vintage and arty L.A

*I couldn't resist these glitter heels hanging from a power line!*

There is another side to the glitz and glamour of tinseltown... there are streets that make you feel transported back to the 50s just like in the movies, a place called Little Ethiopia that I had never heard of and couldn't wait to come across, there are cool exhibitions at the city's modern museums... and if you look beyond the obvious you could be lucky and come across a pair of glittery heels hanging from a power line ;) 

Here is my guide to some of L.A's vintage, cool and arty:

FAIRFAX
Here is where you will find some of the best vintage furniture shops such as TINI (This Is Not Ikea) and Vintage Treasures, going down the street you will come across Little Ethiopia, I heard that there are some delicious Ethiopian restaurants there but haven't had the time to try them out yet, that will be for next time! Nestled in the midst of Little Ethiopia is the famous Hansen's Cakes, haven't tried them either but I know this is the place where the Kardashian's like to customize their wedding cakes!

3rd STREET LOS ANGELES
The 3rd street i'm talking about is just on the border of Beverly Hills. Firstly it is home to the worldwide known Magnolia Bakery and just opposite you have Joan's on Third which is the perfect breakfast/ brunch place around. On 3rd you will also have a great shopping spree, jeweler Alexis Bittar is there and vintage/ retro store Polkadots and Moonbeams.


*Urban lamp exhibition in front of the LACMA museum*

*This Is Not Ikea vintage furniture store*



*Joan's on Third deliciousness*


*Magnolia Bakery on 3rd*

*Magnolia Bakery cupcakes*

53 comments:

  1. There are so many places in LA that seem to be right up my alley. I have really got to give this city a shot. Purely based on that cupcake alone I should charter a plane...

    :) Ewa

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  2. Wonderful Pics!

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  3. great pics!!



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  4. Very nice pics. I love it ! I love the Vintage Treasures and that old car is amazing.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  5. Oh, I must definitely visit Magnolia Bakery when I'm in New York next time.. It looks so delicious!

    - Victoria
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  6. Nice post! I've always wanted to visit LA
    XOXO

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  7. the lamp exhibition looks amazing

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  8. Lovely pictures, makes me want to visit L.A.! :-)

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  9. Such great photographs. At least now if I do go again - I'll know the best places to visit :)

    Happy weekend

    Joanne

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  10. I adore these wonderful reportages about Los Angeles..
    the pictures are really stunning!!!
    a big kiss my dear friend!

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  11. Love LA! You're making me want to plan a trip back soon :)

    Have a lovely weekend! xoxo

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  12. Magnolia seem so NY to me that I don't think I could eat one in LA.

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  13. WOW so many new places to visit in LA. I love the 50s tool....so gotta check those places out. Also very cruel putting up a picture a Magnolia's....I am sooooo dying for one now!

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  14. very nice pictures - love magnolia bakery ;)

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  15. HOW FUN! Would love to visit some day! I've only been to Napa/San Francisco on the West Coast!

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  16. I would have spent every morning of my trip in that bakery. There is something about traveling that makes me seek out the local bakeries...

    Amy

    fashionandbeautyfinds.blogspot.com

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  17. What a lovely place !!!! yo the urban lamp exhibition is just amazing !!
    by the way , thank you so much to check out my blog !!!;)

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  18. super cute blog hun!! Love it! Come by and let's follow each other! Stay in touch;) xx

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  19. OMG i cannot wait to try those. im addicted to cupcakes! xx:D

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  20. beautiful pics
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  21. ma che belle panoramica di LA.
    a me LA non è rimasta molto impressa - in realtà ci sono rimasta solo pochi gg - forse perchè non conoscevo questo aspetto così cool e vintage della città. me l'ho appunto per il prossimo trip. grazie
    ciao
    marta
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  22. Great blog.
    Let me know if you are interested in following each other :)
    X, Ancia
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  23. Great guide, this all looks amazing!!! But my favourite has to be that first pic, how cool is that?!

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  24. Such beautiful pictures, it's like being in a movie!
    The bakery and the brunch place look so yummy and the vintage shops are so colorful! You're a great guide for the non-Americans :)

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  25. mmmh i wana go to magnolia bakery :)
    cool pictures and i LOVE the high heels, too cool :D
    have a nice evening, svenja

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  26. amazing pics)

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  27. amazing photos! absolutely love this post. and your blog. want to follow each other? come check mine out when you get the chance.

    xo, nikki

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  28. Only in LA! Great pictures--love that vintage treasures shop!

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  29. Looking at these photos I really wish I colud be there and enjoy life :-)

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  30. Amazing blog, you are PERFECT <3

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  31. some FAB photos there hun, thanks for sharing em ^^ have a good week!

    love from the NANA girls xoxo

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  32. haha what a cute and quirky sight- glittery heels hanging from a power line! xD I'd totally love to visit LA now. I'm such a sucker for cute little vintage furniture shops!

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  33. I want to go vintage shopping in LA, my last trip there I had a blast

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  34. these places look so cute & quirky!

    Corinne xo
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  35. awesome photos! those cupcakes are so adorable!

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  36. Lovely Post. I love the Magnolia Bakery. The Cupcakes there are so delicious.
    xoxo, Petra

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  37. suuuper cool every picture! I need back to LA

    xx

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  38. Cool photos! The one with shoes is really funny!
    Kisses
    Aga

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  39. this post is making me very nostalgic... i really miss living there!!! Hope you had a nice weekend!

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  40. You always have such fabulous suggestions and amazing photos. I still maintain I would move to LA if only for the vintage shopping alone!! I would love love love to visit TINI.

    Anna xo

    http://lifesshinyprettythings.blogspot.com.au/

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  41. i love that first picture! x

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  42. I've heard so much about magnolia bakery. so sad i missed out the last time i was in NY!

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  43. Hope to come to the city of Angels very soon!!!


    xo

    Sarita

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  44. what a great place! i wanna be there! thnx for such a lovely post!

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  45. Im going to LA next week on my way from San Diego to SF and I will for sure be stopping at this vintage place due to your lovely suggestion! Thanks so much!

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