Adventures in Dressmaking – I think the fedoras are stricktly for celebrities trying to hide from the paparazzi!

My daughter lives in LA and works in the industry. White is fine anytime, at this time of year boots are worn with jeans, and think “statement” pieces in jewelry. The key is to look like you wake up fabulous.

I love her, she is by far one of my favorite actresses! Love the first outfite, blue and white always looks so clean and neat.

Reese is one of my style icons! I love how effortlessly chic she is.

If you’re out shopping in Beverly Hills or WeHo the more casual you are the more you’ll fit in. Don’t be surprised to see celebrities in sweats. t-shirts and house slippers lol. I’m a designer and worked in Beverly Hills for a couple years and even the designers there dress way down. I remember being at the PDC one morning at Kneedler and I ran into Vicent Wolfe in the fabric wings in grubby jeans, flipflops and a white undershirt. I quickly migrated back to my standard Alabama attire of jeans and a black t shirit. Have a great time and if you’re interested there’s some great hidden sources where the designers shop. Some of these sources are workshops where some of the big name companies have product made. Send me a note if you’re interested. By the way, I read your blog regularly. It’s kinda nice to keep up with the city through your eyes. It’s still a far mor invigorating design scene than the west coast.But I do love LA too. Ciao
Phillip

What was HE thinking??! How adorable.

Hope you have a great trip!

Love her style. One of my favorite things about living in southern California is how casual it is. You can really just wear whatever you want – it’s the best.

White whenever is my rule. And for Jake, go to Axe in Venice. I love their pancakes and after a trip to LA, spent a (pathetic) evening trying to find the recipe online but every search ended up with someone saying how much they loved Axe pancakes and how they happened to see Jake G having lunch/breakfast – and always with a different celeb. Not bad odds…

Have fun! Marija

LA resident: I wouldn’t do white in March – looks touristy. Casual w/a flare. Flair – scarf, big bag, head band, something colorful. Black. Bring sweater, jacket… it is cool at night. Have a great time HC, LA rocks it. Eat raw, shop, museums, sight see, cafe coffee, enjoy the sunshine!

Completely agree Ms Smart. I’m a California native and have been in LA most of my life and I would not don the whites just yet. Though I just picked up the greatest pair of Eunia white skinnies today. You have to get out here to the newly revamped Malibu Country Mart. You have to get to Malibu period. But don’t be too disappointed that it doesn’t look anything like the beaches of Florida or the movie scenes. My Eastern in-laws were very dismayed by the predominance of PCH. But hey, cars rule in LA. Which brings me to my second point, Heels are fine in the day!, especially cuz you don’t walk much. Anything goes in LA, which is why I LOVE IT. San Francisco has it’s uniform, so does Boston and NYC. But LA is really a free-for-all. But it is a much more casual look overall than most. Right now it’s still super skinnies and baggie, banded t-shirts (yeah, no more muffin top) with, yes, mostly flats and sandals. Or, if it’s chilly, boots, long sweaters and scarves. Have so much fun. Try to get to the Getty. Eat foie gras at STK. If you eat that stuff. I order two for my dinner.

so glad you posted this, as i know, i was no help on this subject. what do girls wear here? i dunno. i notice boys. 😉

but now that i’m reading it, some advice is spot on: no to white jeans this time of year. wait ’til after easter; and yes, heels are fine- we really don’t walk much, it’s true! come to think of it, all the girls i know wear boots with heels constantly. dresses during the day are ok too, just not too dressy. at night, anything goes, from underdressed to overdressed, but as someone else pointed out, when dressing down at night, statement jewelry brings you back up a notch.

at the end of the day, anything goes here- there are no rules to dressing but one- whatever you wear, *own it*- then you’ll look good no matter what! so you’ll do just swell, chic!

really, you’ll be judged far more for pulling up to the valet in my truck, then for your outfit! now, *that’s* something to worry about!;-)

she is so CUTE – she always looks fabulous…

She does indeed have great casual style. Simple and uncluttered. A great inspiration. I hope we shall get a few snaps from your LA vacation!

Jake G. FYI- Can’t reveal my source but have confirmed knowledge that Jake is a whiny baby who makes his assistant do EVERYTHING and that’s why he burns through them like Lohan does cash. Maybe Reece (LOVE HER!!!!) wasn’t ready for 3 kids 🙂 Have fun and wish I were going too!

The Tods bag makes my heart sing 😉 as does your blog xo

Love every single outfit. This is also similar to Chicago style (in warmer months). Much more casual, feminine, and fun!

Have fun on your trip!

Cheers,
Alaina

i’m born and raised in socal and live in la. only tourists wear white after labor day and before easter, so i say it’s a skip on the white in march. bring scarves — they are just enough to cut through the ocean breeze. light sweaters and jackets are great for our chillier nights. flips flops year round here. jeans and casual tops. don’t be afraid of the white tshirt and dress it up with a scarf/earrings and cut jeans.

Angeleno style is certainly unique. Designers have been adapting it for several years.

The white jean trend is apropos of last year and should be worn cautiously. It may be wise to temper that look with an off white look (something creamier) that gets to the idea of spring, but isn’t so stark.

It cant be stated enough that it’s the city of layers. Two and sometimes three tanks to create the appearance of depth to dressing. a cropped jacket or cardigan worn over.

Scarf, scarf, scarf!!! Did I say wear a scarf? I remember when I moved to Los Angeles, and seeing how they were worn. I liken it to fabric donuts. Replaces a tie for men. It took me months to figure out how to wear it. Start from the center of the scarf and put it to the front of your neck and wrap it around the back, and again to the front. Then tuck the ends over, and underneath the front so that the ends lay in the decolletage.

LA is a southern city, and color is an indication of this. A splash of a bright fancy color goes a long way.

As for designer dressing. I think of Sharon Stone in a Gap turtleneck. Hollywood set love designer shoes and bags, and wear them with non designer clothing. It’s how some retailers decipher the hobos from the Goyard Hobos!

It does scare me to see a perfectly beautiful starlet walking the city wearing Havianas, and cut-offs, but this does happen a little too often.

Just rock your style, and turn heads!

Very nice outfits