los angeles!
Did a jaunt to LA last week. It’s been too long since I’ve been there last! I’m looking forward to my next trip down there because there’s just too many people I want to hang out with!
On this trip I managed to hang out with the lovely Marie of Agent Lover. We hit up the gourmet diner Lucky Devils and then went to the Mortified show I was on. She surprised me with one of her Heart Tart Cake hats! It happened to go with my outfit perfectly so I of course wore it instantly. I love it! I also got to meet her friend Emi who owns a really cute shop in LA called The Pygmy Hippo Shoppe. I’m looking forward to visiting it next trip.
Heart Tart Cake hat: Agent Lover
60s celluloid flower and rhinestone necklace and bracelet: Sacramento Antique Fair
Dress: Macy’s
Heels: Delia’s
vintage purse: found
In addition to hanging out with friends and me performing on some shows, Ben and I visited a few zoos in the area, some of which we’ll be posting reviews of over on his blog. Ben builds and designs zoo exhibits, so this LA trip was part Zoo Business and part Show Business!
Of course I had to act like a tourist and take a photo of this Hollywood star:
May 23rd, 2011 at 8:09 pm
Oh my you where in LA I live vary close to LA =) It seems like you had a lovely trip and that outfit is super cute!!
May 23rd, 2011 at 8:27 pm
I soooo love that hat on you, how awesome that Marie gave it to you! You three look super stylishly badass together.
May 23rd, 2011 at 8:47 pm
Thanks Danielle! I’m a lucky girl, for sure. The hat is amazing. I love hanging with Marie. We came up with a list of things to accomplish together : )
May 23rd, 2011 at 9:25 pm
You and your friends look so cool! I love the hat, and it definitely is the perfect addition to your outfit. Glad you had a good time in the L.A. area!
May 23rd, 2011 at 11:52 pm
I’m envious of your little topper, it’s the perfect accessory for your black & white outfit! I went to USC so I lived in LA for 4 years… I really miss it; sadly I haven’t been to that diner you mentioned (sounds good though). I also never made it to the zoo when I was there, am eager to see the photos.
May 24th, 2011 at 2:16 am
That hat is fantastic, and you look gorgeous! Your boyfriend’s job sounds amazing! x
May 24th, 2011 at 3:11 am
You are such a delight to see in every post.my dear Mary.
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May 25th, 2011 at 2:34 pm
Hi, did you hit up any vintage shops whilst you were there? If so, can you recommend any? I’m making my first trip to LA in September and am so excited!
May 25th, 2011 at 4:08 pm
I LOVE U MARY!! So fun hanging out with you and Ben!! can’t wait for July!
May 26th, 2011 at 1:02 pm
@ Marie I LOVE U! Can’t wait for July!
@Shauna. I unfortunately had no time for vintage shops this trip, which was actually for the best because I’m so broke. But I’m wishing for some money in my pocket when I’m back there in July to visit my favorite shops like Shareen Vintage http://www.shareenvintage.com/ and Hollywoodland Antiques – which I can’t find a website or address for but I wrote about it here: http://maryvannote.com/blog/2009/12/01/mary-van-daaamn-17/
May 27th, 2011 at 4:46 pm
thanks so much!
May 28th, 2011 at 9:27 pm
Oh my god that hat is perfect!
May 31st, 2011 at 11:57 pm
Um, I apologize if I just came off as a creep at the Burmese restaurant when I introduced myself, but seeing that we actually have friends in common like the sassy-amazing Agent Lover, I don’t feel so weird being a fangirl. It was nice to meet you and I look forward to seeing you at the Purple Onion or some other show very soon. – T.
June 2nd, 2011 at 12:23 am
That made my night, Tanya! We should hang out! We live so close!