(Bayo Top, Topshop shorts, FCUK wedges, Mango purse)
Beverly Hill's is known for it's world class shopping like the renowned
Rodeo Drive, Beverly Blvd., and Wilshire Blvd. that boasts famous designers and fine stores. But if you're looking for a one stop spot that has a little bit of everything then the
Beverly Center, one of LA's premier retail destinations is the perfect match and carries some of my favorite stores in a mall like
Aldo,
Bebe,
Bloomingdales,
The Body Shop,
For Love 21,
Forever 21,
H&M,
Heritage 1981,
M.A.C.,
Macys,
Sephora,
Steve Madden, &
Victoria's Secret.
(bikini top & bottom from target)
If there is one place I would live right now, Santa Monica would be it. I love it here. From everything to the beaches, the pier, thrift stores, shopping, restaurants, people... I could go on and on and rave about all the reasons why I love it.
It is home to Third Street Promenade, my favorite shopping destination in Los Angeles. It's a similar feeling I had when I was on Granville Road in Hong Kong because the moment I set foot on this outdoor pedestrian-oriented shopping district, I literally was in awe how it holds a lot of my favorite stores in one street!
There's Aldo, Anthropologie, Barne's & Noble, bebe, Crossroads, Forever21, French Connection, Goodwill, H&M, MAC, Mango, Miss Sixty, Sephora, Steve Madden, Urban Outfitters, Victoria's Secret, Wasteland, Zara, Z-Gallerie.
Not only does that make it a breeze to walk through, but the actual stores carried everything I wanted- making my shopping experience that much better. It's the convenience of all the stores you like in one strip like a shopping mall but the outdoor experience and feel of shopping in an open air environment like in downtown, minus the trek to get to point A to B. And to add to this shopper's paradise, the thrift stores that fill around this town make this place heaven.
And there's a ton of restaurants to choose from but my favorite spot is Buddha Belly located right on Broadway at the heart of Santa Monica. It's an eclectic and wholesome Pan-Asian menu that offers one of the best Pad That's I've had and an amazing zucchni dish and garlic fried rice.
Then there's the world famous Santa Monica Pier that offers a variety of entertainment, dining, and shopping experiences including a thrill of rides, a historic carousel, and an interactive aquarium. You can enjoy the performers across the planks of the Pier, watch the best sunsets along the California Coast, or hop down underneath the boardwalk and lay out to catch some sun on the Santa Monica Beach.
(mossimo denim jacket, american apparel skirt, schu flat sandals, adidas bowling bag, incase laptop sleeve)
Ok so I thought Hong Kong was the shit when it comes to shopping and then I met Los Angeles- and this is a city that just gets it. The shopping scene is ridiculous and I'm all about road trips.. but why drive when you can fly for only $39 each way? And now that I'm 25, I can finally rent a car because God knows that's necessary in a big city like LA where everything is spread so far apart but traffic can be the biggest annoyance.
I personally prefer Southwest Airlines because they don't charge to check in your luggage which is a nice bonus if you lug extra baggage like we did. And if you have nothing to check in, you can simply print out your boarding pass from home making it all that much more convenient to travel. In 55 minutes you'll be in Los Angeles in no time and traveling has never felt so much easier than this.
New items listed!!! and YES- I'm selling BRAND NEW denim leggings the exact style worn in the "i fly like paper" and "on the go" post! :)
