‘I Love LA!’ Randy Newman’s 1983 hit song did a bang up job highlighting the sunshine and fun-loving vibes of So-Cal life, but could you actually handle living there? After sitting in traffic on our way to LAX last weekend, dealing with baggage delays, wannabe socialites in the airport, and crowds everywhere; it makes day to day life in Dallas seem like a piece of cake.
During our quick trip to California, we navigated down Highway 1 on our way back to LAX last weekend and had 30 minutes to spare to grab a quick lunch with friends at a Vegan eatery in Venice Beach. Here’s my LA diary in a new Calvin Klein sheath dress that boldly matched my favorite pistachio handbag…
California Sidenote – ‘How can people handle this traffic everyday?’ we complained stuck in gridlock near LAX at 10 pm. The next morning, we woke up to the fresh ocean breeze and this view on our walk.
Question answered.
The Scene – Venice, CA on Abbot Kinney St.
Vegan Curious? I’m not vegan or vegetarian, but as we met up with friends at this restaurant in Venice Beach called Plant Food + Wine, I was really impressed!
Celebrity Sightings? As we re-feuled our Ford Fusion rental, I kept an eye out for Kylie, Caitlyn, Orlando, or anyone. No luck. We passed by Malibu, Calabasas and Venice Beach, but didn’t see any A or D listers.
Matchy/Matchy LA Style- During out last trip to So-Cal I wore all red in the OC. This trip, I couldn’t resist this pea green pistachio Calvin Klein dress that matched my brightest handbag perfectly.
Real Estate in LA? I loved this wall advertising a boutique real estate company in Venice Beach. If you’re in the market for a 2-bedroom apartment starting around $800K – $2 mil, check out Lighthouse Properties LA.
<DETAILS by Dale> dress – Calvin Klein (recent ROSS find – PS – they have tons of Calvin Klein dresses $20-$50) / wedge sandals- Versace / purse – LV (last seen here) / / vintage watch / Chloé sunglasses
Hope you have a great weekend. Quick Savvy Sleepers note – our HUGE SUMMER SALE ends this weekend. Shop the collection of anti-aging satin pillowcases below…
~xo,
If you were in Calabasas last weekend, you were about 10 minutes if that from my house. Hope you had a good trip.
Great to talk to you today Lori! Can’t wait to stop by next time we’re in LA
LA traffic is crazy! But the ocean and the view can be pretty amazing…
I love your dress & bag – fabulous look!
Thanks Andrea!!
I remember that song Dale! I use to love singing to it. I won’t eat pistachio but I love the color. What a great dress and I remember when your husband gave you that awesome LV bag. Great post.
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Thanks Kim! I love that song too Kim and I was never a big fan of eating pistachios until a couple years ago.
Dale I am loving the pistacio colored dress… it looks incredible on you.. xox … I too would not be able to handle LA traffic… it sounds crazy and wow to the cost of housing there xox
Such a cute post Dale – makes me want to got here too…Oh and I still remember the post when you were given that lovely bag as a gift from your dear hubby 😉
XX Yvonne
You look AMAZING in this dress – the cut and color are perfect! It looks like you had a fab time too!