June 15, 2015

Westside Story




With summer vibes in the air, our wanderlust was at a high and so we took a mini road trip to the west side. Having lived near the coast, we both always had easy access to the beach while growing up and we get pangs of feeling landlocked while in Pasadena. With LA's notorious traffic, our trip to Venice was quite the trek. When we finally made it to our destination, we were greeted by Venice's eccentricity. From colorful graffiti to loud personalities, we became consumed in the novelty of this pocket of LA. After living the boardwalk life with greasy pizza and chili cheese fries, we made our way towards the beach. In contrast to the boisterous boardwalk, we were surprised with the shoreline's tranquility. It was the perfect quick getaway to satiate our wanderlust for a little while.


j: madewell bien fait side-zip sweatshirt, zara jeans, birkenstocks madrid eva sandals, forever 21 headscarf, everlane ryan t-shirt, mansur gavriel mini bucket bag, toms sunglasses 
b: rag & bone striped t-shirt, forever 21 jeans, comme des garcons high top sneakers, raybans sunglasses, cast of vices snapback, stampd backpack

55 comments:

  1. Wow what a cool spot! Venice is now on my bucket list of places to visit. Lovely pictures, and I love your sweatshirt. Great post!
    xo Kiki
    https://colormekiki.wordpress.com/

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  2. Looks amazing there!
    Melanie @ meandmr.com

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  3. Happy Monday, lovely! YOU both look incredible! Seriously love stopping by your blog!
    Sending you much love!!!
    xoxo, Vanessa
    www.whatwouldvwear.net

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  4. Such gorgeous scenery! Love the blue water and skies.

    <3 Trou
    The Peculiar Trouth

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  5. So interesting post!
    Have a great evening!
    Angela Donava
    http://www.lookbooks.fr/

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  6. Venice is such a cool place! The colour of the sea looks amazing.
    LUXESSED

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  7. Ahh...I love Venice! Isn't it just THE best?! Lovely pictures, and I love your sweatshirt too :)

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  8. Ahh...I love Venice! Isn't it just THE best?! Lovely pictures, and I love your sweatshirt too :)

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  9. Great photos as always, love your sweatshirt.

    http://www.racheldinh.com

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  10. Gorgeous photos! I've never been to Venice...it looks like such a cool place!

    http://ourruins.com

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  11. Your photos are getting prettier and prettier every time! Venice is such a cool place and the beach is beautiful!

    Tina
    www.justatinabit.com

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  12. Lovely photos! Looks like a beautiful place!!

    Florals&Smiles

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  13. Love your sweatshirt! Beautiful photos, I really need to visit Venice! Someday I'll make it out west.
    Rachael
    http://www.threadsforthomasblog.com

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  14. Love your sweatshirt! Beautiful photos, I really need to visit Venice! Someday I'll make it out west.
    Rachael
    http://www.threadsforthomasblog.com

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  15. Love, love this post! Such gorgeous photos and I've always wanted that sweatshirt!

    Wishes & Reality

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  16. such a relaxing spot for summer weekend..you make me wanna go to beach now. perhaps,i will do it this weekend.and your headband is cute!!

    xo joselovincolors
    www.joselovincolors.com

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  17. Wow, such a wonderful summer pictures, I can smell the salty wind and hear the palm trees just by looking at them!

    Tanya
    www.StripesNVibes.com
    BlogLovin

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  18. This is exactly what summer should be like! Beautiful view from a beautiful beach :) I can't wait until I'm on the west coast! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey's

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  19. These photos are gorgeous! And I wanted this sweatshirt for the longest time, but didn't want to pay the price. It looks great on you, and I wish I had bought it!

    Shae @ Current Habits

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  20. That Madewell sweatshirt = so ace. Love!
    And the beeeeeach, I'm way jealous. Gorgeous shots!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  21. After seeing this post, I need a vacation to the beach like right now! :P

    Best, Albert | Palming Pebbles

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  22. I love your jumper, perfect for this kind of adventure together! I can also sense that 'summer feeing' drifting towards me :)

    Gabrielle | A Glass Of Ice

    x

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  23. Oooh, what gorgeous shots! It looks like you guys had a beautiful time on your mini-getaway <3

    xx Bash | Bash Says Hey | bloglovin'

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  24. The sun always shines in the images of your blog :D That's why I love it!

    Edita
    www.pret-a-reporter.co.uk

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  25. This post has inspired me to try to venture out to the Westside more often this summer. I also live in Pasadena and definitely fall into the routine of not exploring other areas of LA because I don't want to deal with traffic. I loved your pictures of Venice and it's definitely a city I want to get to know better.

    -Helen
    Sweet Helen Grace

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  26. Such lovely photos!! Looks like you had a great time!! :)

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  27. Whoa, these are gorgeous photos! Love the summer vibes. Great headband too!

    xo, Michelle
    Neon Rattail

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  28. Beautiful shots of Venice beach!! Great capture of its laid back essence.

    ~ xo Sheree
    http://poshclassymom.com
    IG: @poshclassymom

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  29. great post, really like your outfit! the sea looks great!

    lifeisashoe

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  30. Love your grey top! :)

    Sometimes it's nice just to get away and spend time at the beach - I always find it very relaxing when we do finally go. I only live about 10 minute drive away, it's shocking how rarely I go sometimes!

    Away From The Blue

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  31. What lovely photos - spontaneous road trips are always good and definitely needed sometimes! These photos really make me miss Cali.

    Rae | LFB

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  32. Love the simplicity of your outfits!! Your pics are always so fun and pretty! :)

    Syd
    The Style Roll

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  33. The pictures look great. This seems like a really cool place!

    Jessica | notjessfashion.com

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  34. So in love with all of these photos. Love venice way too much.

    xx 365Hangers

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  35. Great shots - love Venice and Abbot Kinney.
    Alexander @ Mr Essentialist

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  36. So pretty! Also I need that sweatshirt.

    Gina
    Pink Wings

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  37. Oh look at that view! I believe in the end you both think it's worth a trip from Pasadena to Venice I take it? We have only the lake here which makes me miss the ocean as I great up in a tropical place. Thanks for the share this makes me think of planning a trip out of Chicago soon (maybe to sunny LA? Lol~) xo~ Lena
    www.felinecreatures.com

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  38. Awww I envy you guys! You've been having such great times together and in beautiful places! Dreaming of having that one day! <3

    www.itsjaninella.com

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  39. oh so lucky!! stunning pics dear!!

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  40. Beautiful pictures! I love the sweater!
    www.alessandrastyle.com

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  41. Love your sweat shirt and bandana hair band. Great photos again!!
    Awesome. Xoxo

    http://www.sweetsimpleday.com

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  42. Wow that ocean water looks amazing! It really makes me want to move to LA asap! I never knew there was a place called Venice? but it looks so cool! Thanks for sharing your new find :)
    Olivia | Her Name Was Celebration

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  43. You look so gorgeous, I love that sweater! The setting you're in is to die for - these photos make me want to go on holiday!

    //teandtwosugars.blogspot.com xx

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  44. I miss this place so, so much. You really captured it all super nicely!

    xx -n
    Naomi in Wonderland

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  45. Gorgeous scenery. An amazing travel inspiration!

    Xo,
    Elena

    www.styleandpaws.com

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  46. Gorgeous scenery. An amazing travel inspiration!

    Xo,
    Elena

    www.styleandpaws.com

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  47. What camera did you use? love it.
    http://jecellekate.blogspot.com/

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  48. Such wonderful photos! I love your sweater! :)

    Girl About Town

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  49. I love your sweatshirt Jasmine! Glad you had a nice trip and quenched that wanderlust. As always, your photos are so beautiful.

    Kosta // Cool Gear Cavalier

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  50. totally rocking that head scarf!!! i love it!! :D

    Have a great week!
    Animated Confessions

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  51. Was just on vacation there last week! Still going thru all my photos, glad you had an amazing time!

    www.tusksandtails.com
    @favro

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  52. I <3 Venice. It's such a cool place, and your pictures are on point as usual!

    COOCOO FOR COCO

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  53. Pretty pictures!!

    xo, mikéla / simplydavleyn.com

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