Arts District Los Angeles ... And What I Wore

Last week we ventured up to Downtown Los Angeles

for Market Week in  the Fashion District.

My favorite stop in Downtown LA

 before the Fashion District

is always the 

Arts District Los Angeles!

Every time we visit there seems to be so much change

now that it has gone from a bit gritty to 

full steam ahead gentrification.

But one thing that is still consistent as of late are the

fabulous wall murals!

One for almost every  type of outfit!

I love the

  Arts District Los Angeles 

for so many reasons

but I especially love any area that breeds and supports creativity!

I live in South Orange County California

which I absolutely love.

But it is definitely a conservative area

so sometimes I am extremely aware that my creative ensemble styling leaves many people baffled.

So areas that attract creative souls

are always a favorite of mine!

For my foray into Downtown Los Angeles

I wore a white ensemble base

which includes my beloved white cropped flare jeans

with a bell sleeved top.

Both pieces are by 

Target's Who What Wear line.

This was a perfect base for my sleeveless wrap vest from

 Chateau  Bel Age in San  Diego!

 I finished the outfit with my signature wrap pearls and a high crowned felt hat.

Block heels, one of this seasons shoe trend,

gave it a fresh modern finish

as well being a comfortable walking shoe to explore the area!

These white sandals are a recent purchase from

  Zara HERE.

One of our favorite spots to visit

in the Arts District is 

The Urban Radish

A 'Hand curated Market'

which is both a full service grocery store and eatery.

But my favorite part on this visit was

their lush and thriving 

Hydroponic Towers

I have seen these genius gardening towers more and more over the last few years

especially in urban enviroments

but I have never seen them florish like these!

Must be great care and our wonderful rains we have gotten here in Southern California this winter!

Our lunch destination was 

Church and State

located in the old National Biscuit ( Nabisco) Building.

This factory building was designed by E. J. Eckel in 1925

as the West Coast factory space for the company.

This building was redone in 2006

in the beginning stages of the Downtown gentrification

of mostly abandoned industrial sites.

  

Church and State Restaurant

is located on the ground floor of the 

Nabisco Building

and

 was once the loading dock for the company.

Opened in 2008 

Church and State

 was one of the very first restaurants to open 

in the gentrified Art's District.

The restaurant  is a French bistro

serving traditional bistro fare

with seasonal sourced organic produce.

We tried all five different cheeses.

There were even bakes apples along with fresh slices.

Give me great cheese and bread

with a great glass of wine

and I am a happy camper for sure!

Next stop on our LA adventure 

we checked into the always Chic and Stylish 

Ace Hotel Los Angeles!

I will be back next post sharing our stay there!

As always my friends

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life