10.09.2012

El Pueblo

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Whatcha Wearing?
Sigrid Olsen shirt from Goodwill
Levi's shorts from Buffalo Exchange
Dr Martens Blake boots
Backpack from an estate sale
Bracelet from a stall in Olvera St

We finally made use of LA's public transportation on Saturday and took a trip downtown to visit El Pueblo/Olvera St. The subway system is really nice! I guess I'm just so used to the grit and grime of NYC's subway, that anything cleaner than that seems glamourous!

El Pueblo de Los Angeles is the oldest part of the city, and is filled with Spanish architecture, a plaza, and lots of vendors and Mexican restaurants. Olvera St is where most of the vendors are...it's kind of a wonderland of awesome cheap stuff, from jewelry, to knickknacks, marionettes, and sombreros. I ended up buying a few leather bracelets ($2.50 each) and a new change purse ($1.00) to replace the one I've had forever that just fell apart. The day was topped off with some delicious margaritas from one of the many restaurants lining the street. I'd definitely recommend a trip down there. It's very conveniently located just across from Union Station, so no need to sit in traffic and pay crazy parking fees!

I'm linking up with Real Girl Glam and Rolled Up Pretty.

7 comments:

  1. Sounds like a great time, I love the leather bracelets. Thanks for stopping by.

    Carrie

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    1. I'm thinking about going back for more of the bracelets.

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  2. I am curious about this Buffalo Exchange you mention!?!?!

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    1. http://www.buffaloexchange.com/

      It's one of my favorite places to shop! I used to sell my clothes there all the time too. NYC and LA are full of them, but they're in other cities too. Definitely check it out if you're ever near one!

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    2. Thank you! I always love the pieces you get from them!

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  3. I love your boots!

    http://www.mythriftychic.com/

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    1. Thanks! Dr Martens still makes them, just not in this color anymore :(

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