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Alix | ma penderie, road trip in the usa, voyage | Friday, September 11th, 2009

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J’ai entendu pas mal de choses à propos de Los Angeles.

Beaucoup de gens ayant visité on dit par la suite qu’ils n’avaient pas vraiment aimé, que la circulation ainsi que la superficie étaient un truc de fou.

En revanche, d’après ma propre expérience,  je peux dire que j’ai beaucoup aimé !

J’ai passé la plupart du temps sur la côte, à me balader sur la plage ou à faire du vélo.

J’ai fait un peu de shopping sur Main street, et découvert pas mal de boutiques vintage à travers la ville.

J’ai aimé que chaque maison là bas soit différente, j’ai aimé tous ces chiens minuscules courant et jouant sur les pelouses, j’ai aimé la bouffe, j’ai aimé faire des photos pour AA et visiter leur gigantesque usine, j’ai aimé l’ambiance surf, les gens super cool, mais par dessus tout … j’ai aimé la plage !

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Music: Mariah Carey - Fantasy ( ha ha, she’s dressed just like me ! )

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I heard a lot of things about L.A

Many people who visited told me they didn’t like it, that the traffic was crazy, and the town much too big.

But from what I saw and did there, I just can say that I loved this city !

I spend most of the time by the sea side, walking on the beach and riding my bike.

I did some shopping on Main Street also, and discovered great vintage stores all around the city.

I loved that every single house in the city is different, I loved all these small dogs playing and running on the grass, I loved shooting for AA and visiting their huge factory, I loved the food, the surfing vibe, the cool peoples,  and most of all …  I loved the beach !

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It’s funny how 90’s you can look with a simple high waisted denim shorts, ray ban sunglasses and cropped Tshirt !

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The  Santa Monica funfair:

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Got a delicious ice cream, fries and hot dog at Ruby’s diner, Huntington beach:

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Tshirt zara / zara Tshirt

Short vintage / Vintage shorts

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114 Comments »

Comment by Betty
2009-09-11 06:07:29

Haha, trop bien !!! les photos sont trop belles !

Et cette chère Mariah à l’époque ou elle déchirait tout ! Toudoudoudoudoutoudoudou !!

xx

 
Comment by glam
2009-09-11 06:10:23

Mon rêve…..UN ROAD TRIP aux USA! Un camping car, mon mec, un appareil photo et de quoi dessiner! *soupirs* ^____^

 
Comment by Roses R Red
2009-09-11 06:19:33

Looks really lovely there! I wish it were warm enough in Australia to go to the beach, were just starting spring here with today being the first day in the 20’s.
Cute outfit, perfect for a beach trip :) The fairground by the sea looks perfect.

Rose

 
Comment by thatsorad
2009-09-11 06:22:07

Those photos really capture classic California! :) Your outfit is so cute! So glad you are enjoying yourself!!! You should come a few hours north to Santa Barbara- We live in a super beautiful city with awesome shopping. . . and a AA store right on State St. The Drive is classic as well. Think Big Wednessday.

 
Comment by Susu Paris Chic
2009-09-11 06:23:01

Your pics continue to be as yummy as ever. Keep working those jeans!

 
Comment by Marieand
2009-09-11 06:33:51

J’ai aussi adoré Los Angeles, et surtout les plages avoisinantes, je vois que nous sommes allées aux memes d’ailleurs !
Tes photos sont encore superbes, la lumiere y est si particuliere …

 
Comment by Mademoiselle.H
2009-09-11 06:34:31

Superbes photos !

 
Comment by Dididoumdida
2009-09-11 06:39:49

Alala Alix, je dois dire que ça fait un moment que je suis ton blog sans n’avoir jamais commenté. Mais là, depuis quelque temps, tes photos… wouahouh Tu es juste mais superbe! Vraiment très très belle! Il me semble que ton style se rockise (hum ça se dit pas, mais bon…) et ça te va à merveille!

 
Comment by Stella
2009-09-11 06:42:28

I was in Santa Monica and I am agree with you. It is really a very nice place to spend time, love California and all the US. Kiss

 
Comment by Patty
2009-09-11 06:44:50

Great pictures, as always! But what I really want to know is… What nail polish color are you using? I love it

Comment by Alix
2009-09-11 06:48:01

O.P.I’s strawberry margarita ;-)

Comment by Miyouh
2009-09-14 05:33:46

Hey!
ARe you still taking the photos by yourself using a tripod?
The photos are beautiful
and you are beautiful and inspiring!
Thank you!

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Comment by Lola
2009-09-11 06:51:07

Sublimes photo que tu nous offres ici de toi, et LA. D’ailleurs que nous conseillerais tu de faire a LA d’après ce que toi même a pu voir à part ces plages qui ont l’air magnifiques et main street ?

 
Comment by Jennifer
2009-09-11 06:53:47

Love the pictures! Glad to see you’re enjoying yourself! I love the Santa Monica pier!

 
Comment by Elise
2009-09-11 07:00:49

Hello, I love this post. You have the most beautiful and perfect site here. Thank you so much for sharing it … & best wishes

 
Comment by Marie
2009-09-11 07:01:11

great pictures! i love them ;)
xxx

 
Comment by lOren
2009-09-11 07:07:01

Tes photos vont me faire changer d’avis sur L.A…. elles sont magnifiques et me donneraient presque envie d’y aller ;)

 
Comment by Neguine
2009-09-11 07:09:11

Coucou Alix. Wa, depuis le temps que je viens sur ton blog, je reste habituellement bouche bée mais là tu m’épates. Tes Photos sont si belles. Sur ce poste,tu a changé la couleur non ? Un filtre? Si tu considère ma question trop personnelle c’est pas grave. C’était juste pour savoir parceque je suis réellement restée bouche bée. Sinon tu fais tes photos seule ou quelqu’un te les fait ? Voila, se sont des questions qui me démangent depuis un certain temps.
Merci beaucoup et bonne continuation pour ton blog qui est magnifique.

PS: Moi j’ai ADO-RE LA. Ca ma semblé bizarre aussi que certaines personnes n’aiment pas.

 
Comment by Anne ChicAndGeek
2009-09-11 07:10:17

Magnifiques photos une fois de plus.
Merci pour les ballons et merci pour la mer…
Mais là sur la plage avec son tshirt noué et ses rayban, cheveux au vent, c’est pas Brenda Walsh ???
Désolée.
Enorme fashback sur cette photo !!! J’en souris encore.
Enjoy !
Anne

 
Comment by Anne-Sotte
2009-09-11 07:10:45

Superbe série de photos ! Moi aussi j’irai bien passer des tites vacances à LA !!!

 
Comment by Antonio Barros
2009-09-11 07:12:58

Amazing pics again!!!! Magnifique!!!!!

 
Comment by Hanna P
2009-09-11 07:23:01

Both you and the city looks amazing, I wish I could go there one day!

 
Comment by Jody
2009-09-11 07:44:37

I love the pictures! Did you use a filter for these shots or photosohop them to look vintage?

 
Comment by Jane
2009-09-11 07:46:55

Soooo many new photos are here. Perhaps I should not forget about the updates. I’m totally in love about your blog. thank you for this!)

xoxo
janefromskyhill.blogspot.com

 
Comment by eva
2009-09-11 07:57:10

it is interesting to see pictures of my town (huntington beach) on your blog. It was a beautiful day yesterday. I hope you get a chance to go to the beaches in Corona Del Mar and Laguna Beach - they are even more beautiful.

 
Comment by Olya Baileys
2009-09-11 08:03:52

lovely trip

=^.^=

 
Comment by Joan
2009-09-11 08:17:30

These pics are great! Really takes me back to all the family vacations we took to the beach over 10 years ago. So lovely!

 
Comment by soukaïna
2009-09-11 08:46:35

magnifique photos vraiment particulièrement la qualité est ce que tu a fait sa avec un logiciel ou c’est déjà ton appareil qui fait cette qualité ?
PROFITE BIEN DE TON VOYAGE
bisou

 
Comment by Lauren
2009-09-11 08:54:05

What kind of camera are you using?

 
Comment by Michellekins
2009-09-11 09:15:19

I was in LA last weekend, and will be this weekend also. I love Santa Monica - and LA in general. I think the key is having things planned - and know where you’re going.

 
Comment by Eve
2009-09-11 09:16:39

I enjoy watching these photos…so dreamy so beautiful. The AA photos are lovely too :-) Thanks for sharing.

Cheers: Eve

 
Comment by Charlotte
2009-09-11 09:20:57

J’ai vécu 3 mois à Los Angeles, pour travailler dans un labo de USC. La vie quotidienne là-bas, c’est pas la fête, vraiment. On m’a même déconseillé de sortir dans la rue après 18h ! Sans voiture, c’était l’enfer. Par contre, Santa Monica où tu as pris tes photos, j’y passais tous mes week end. Dommage que ce soit des enseignes que l’on trouve chez nous qu’il y a dans la 3ème rue (à part peut être Urban OutFitters, il me semble qu’il y en a un, non ?). J’ai aussi apprécié les petites boutiques qu’il y a sur Melrose (avec un petit esprit vintage).

 
Comment by Jena
2009-09-11 09:36:11

Tes photos sont superbes (et ta glace géante donne faim)! J’aime bien ton vernis aussi, mais ça n’a aucun rapport!

 
Comment by Melo
2009-09-11 09:39:43

Ca fait rêvé tout ça…merci Alix ! ^^

 
Comment by Clémy
2009-09-11 09:39:52

SUBLIME OH OUI SUBLIIIIIIIME !

 
Comment by Olivia (à Paris)
2009-09-11 09:41:44

J’adore tes photos, cet aspect vintage,très agréable à regarder…

 
Comment by klee
2009-09-11 10:02:33

looks like you had a great trip :)

love-decoded.blogspot.com

 
Comment by Nugget
2009-09-11 10:22:26

Je crois que ce short est absolument le seul élément de ta penderie que je n’aime pas.
Merci de nous faire voyager, elle donne envie cette plage !

 
Comment by Maria
2009-09-11 10:27:47

I ADORE THESE PICS!!! GORGEOUS!!
xxx

 
Comment by safiaa
2009-09-11 10:35:40

J’adorrrre que de belles photos , j’adore l’inspiration qui s’en dégage !

 
Comment by justmee
2009-09-11 10:47:48

U have amazing skill to make everything maybe just a bit of ugly to something really beautiful! u really can see the beautiful side of everything.

 
Comment by Camille
2009-09-11 10:53:29

coucou ça fait un moment que je suis une vraie fan de ton blog
je suis graphiste tout juste diplômée et je viens de créer mon site web
je pense que l’univers pourrait t’interesser

à bientôt

 
Comment by thewhitecherrytree
2009-09-11 10:54:28

très belle série photos, tout comme les précédentes d’ailleurs, les couleurs un peu “passées” ça fait très rétro/vintage, un plaisir des yeux!!!

 
Comment by iole
2009-09-11 11:01:54

I love this pics and the colur that reflects form them

 
Comment by La méchante
2009-09-11 11:20:05

J’en connais une qui a joué avec Toycamera :p
Ça rend super bien en tous cas !

 
Comment by Vanessa
2009-09-11 11:21:55

These pictures are amazing! And I love your simple outfit. :)

Just wondering, but did you use a filter for these photos? They really do look awesome. <3

 
Comment by Barbara
2009-09-11 11:23:12

Hi, I came here is Tempoe and your blog is in my favoristos, I love coming here.
I loved the photos are very beautiful!
Xoxo.

 
Comment by noormol
2009-09-11 11:45:49

I love going to huntington beach! I think it’s one of the nicest beaches in southern California :)

 
Comment by Phoebe Rose
2009-09-11 11:52:31

These shots are amazing. love the colours, really wish it was as sunny here!
Your nail varnish is such a pretty colour :)

 
Comment by mn
2009-09-11 12:09:01

i love your blog! i read your posts as often i can:) great photos and outfit.

 
Comment by All Women Stalker
2009-09-11 12:11:15

Those are amazing photos. The first time I’ve seen photos of LA and think “whimsical.”

-meream

 
Comment by Nadine
2009-09-11 12:43:22

Love the 90s look - 90210 baby!

 
Comment by Nick
2009-09-11 12:50:50

That’s not L.A., that’s Santa Monica, which is an entirely different city. So as far as I can tell, you still haven’t been to Los Angeles. It’s wonderful, by the way.

 
Comment by Pauline
2009-09-11 12:56:07

Coucou, waouhh! les photos donnent envie!! J’adorerai partir à L.A, quelle chance tu as!

 
Comment by Marcia
2009-09-11 13:07:52

Waw looks like you had a great time in L.A., i can’t wait to go there!

 
Comment by Sarah-Lou
2009-09-11 13:35:33

Terrible, on dirait que tu sors d’un épisode de Beverly Hills!

 
Comment by FASHIONinLA
2009-09-11 13:45:21

Beautiful shots. You need to check out the Silverlake/Los Feliz area while you are here. Great vintage shops and restaurants!

 
Comment by Little Clementine
2009-09-11 14:50:35

Beautiful photos! You look so beautiful and your outfit is simple. Also, those fries look irresistible!

 
Comment by reckless daughter
2009-09-11 15:21:39

great pictures! looks like the original 90210 :)

 
Comment by tracee
2009-09-11 15:29:54

this is my favorite blog! je t’aime!
visit my blog sometime :)
laughing with a mouth of blood
thanks!

 
Comment by Brigadeiro
2009-09-11 15:32:19

STUNNING pictures! Especially of the ferris wheel, balloons, ice cream & hotdog! :)

Such fun!!!
xx

 
Comment by Bri
2009-09-11 16:25:20

i LOVE these photos. so inspiring…and making me miss summer before its even gone….

[ D E S I G N L O V E F E S T ] GIVES IT AN A+

BRI’S DESIGN LOVE FEST

 
Comment by Lucia
2009-09-11 18:37:35

I’ve really enjoyed all the photos from your trip. These are great as well. Love that some have a vintage 60’s effect and others evoke the 90’s. The AA set is awesome. That must’ve been an interesting experience, especially seeing the gritty part of LA where the warehouse is.

 
Comment by Gracie
2009-09-11 18:46:32

Love your outfit, love those photos, love it all!
xx

 
Comment by Christen
2009-09-11 19:07:35

These pictures are stunning. The lighting is absolutely stunning!

 
Comment by Leilani GL
2009-09-11 21:46:18

Ruby’s is fantastic, eh?

 
Comment by marion
2009-09-11 23:48:11

Alix, tu es très Belle sur ces photos !
Ce short en jean, ce tee shirt blanc, ce vernis et ces ray ban sont juste parfaits ensembles.

De meme que Neguine et soukaïna , j’aimerais vraiment arriver à obtenir cette luminosité sur mes photos.
Peux tu nous révéler ton secret ? Est-ce à partir d’un logiciel, un filtre ?

Désolée, je suis le blog très fidèlement mais je ne poste pas souvent de commentaire, lorsque je le fais c’est souvent pour poser une question, j’espère ne pas trop t’embeter.

A bientot !

 
Comment by Susu Paris Chic
2009-09-12 00:13:14

Lovely to hear from someone who did love LA! The beach is such a lovely place there. You were right in making the most of it! Still clothing yourself with a punch… great!

 
Comment by Melvis
2009-09-12 00:52:09

WOW!! It’s so OC!!! Wonderful!!

 
Comment by dia
2009-09-12 03:31:32

la luminosité est géniale, ça donne envie.

 
Comment by Tamara
2009-09-12 04:32:07

I was there last year and absolutely loved it! I also had lunch at Ruby’s, which is so cool :)

 
Comment by Gisele
2009-09-12 06:55:36

adore les photos, génial!!

 
Comment by Iris
2009-09-12 07:46:47

Love the pictures! Unfortunately I’ve never been to LA yet.

 
Comment by louba
2009-09-12 08:28:40

waw quelles photos magnifiques !!

 
Comment by Oriane
2009-09-12 08:45:16

aaaahhhhhh ça me rappelle des souvenirs tout ça.
Moi aussi Los Angeles j’ai adoré mais je comprends pourquoi cette ville déplaît à certaines personnes.

 
Comment by Fashion
2009-09-12 08:47:02

A en voir ces photos, ça a l’air plutôt sympa ;-) J’aime beaucoup leur style ” à l’ancienne”. Bisous et bon weekend

 
Comment by GFK
2009-09-12 09:59:09

Hi there ! i love love love your pictures ! the vibrant colours and dreamy feel ! may i know what camera you use? thanks a million !

 
Comment by Miyouh
2009-09-12 10:15:21

Alix
Your blog illuminates my day :)
Your photos are beautiful!!!
Who took these pictures?
Is it still you using a tripod? and if so how do you structure your scene and focus?

Thanks so much

Mi

 
Comment by Ramona
2009-09-12 14:31:34

I love love your blog!I check it each and everyday that’s how addicted I am!Big kiss and have fun In the Big Apple!

 
Comment by Libby
2009-09-12 17:30:42

I love th efeel in your pictures very vintage and happy feelinmg!
XOXOX
Libby

 
Comment by Ula
2009-09-12 20:58:35

ADORABLE pictures!!!! :D

 
Comment by sandy
2009-09-12 23:40:29

i always love looking at your pictures. they’re so dreamy/vintage like. it’s like looking through the pages of lula magazine! how do you get it like that? is it the camera you’re using, or do you make them like that? or is it your settings? i’d love to know!!!

 
Comment by Musty
2009-09-13 08:05:57

these are such cute pictures!

 
Comment by Nana
2009-09-13 08:18:35

you photos are grat
i really like the pants
and i love your hair
your blog is lovely
i’ll follow!=D

 
Comment by Allie
2009-09-13 08:52:54

Ahhh, grrreat shirt & shorts. Love the shape of your nails, and the color. What is it, if you remember?

 
Comment by ladyboheme
2009-09-13 10:24:05

Beautiful pictures, girl! You captured a beautiful day in LA completely! Sunny, fresh, colourful! Thanks for sharing your trip and such beauty! ;) Take care.! Peace!

 
Comment by Emilia
2009-09-13 11:00:16

wow, I envie you the outfit and your lovely pictures :)

 
Comment by juliet
2009-09-13 11:23:33

Even your photos look vintage, too amazing!

juliet xxx

 
Comment by Johanna
2009-09-13 12:56:52

Hi,
I am going to Paris soon and i wonder if you have made some kind of Paris-guide?
I was thinking if you maybe (since you have such a wonderful style) could give me some good tips in Paris. Second hand shops? Nice cafées and restaurants, bars, hotels, areas? I am a student so not too expensive places!

I would be really greatful to get some advices from you, as you are a real parisienne.

/Turi Johanna (sweden)

 
Comment by Hayley
2009-09-13 13:08:01

GORGEOUS photos!

 
Comment by Nolitta
2009-09-13 13:08:49

Les photos sont vraiment superbes!!!!!!
WAHOU
je pense que ceux qui etaient jusqu’alors secptiques sur LA vont vite changer d’avis en voyant ces clichés

 
Comment by Bianca and Isabella
2009-09-13 16:37:54

wow these are stunnning!! what camera do you use?? or do u edit them? they are fab!

 
Comment by Becca
2009-09-14 08:40:04

these photographs are beautiful! They have such a unique quality to them

 
Comment by huzzahvintage
2009-09-14 10:28:55

I loathe LA, but your lovely photos make it look so dreamy!

 
Comment by Alice
2009-09-14 12:24:54

The colors of these photos are beautiful. So peaceful and pretty. I really like this post :)

blessings,
Alice

 
Comment by Billy
2009-09-15 02:19:32

J’adore ce new american style manié à la perfection.
Sublimes photos…
Bonne journée! Ou bonne nuit?
Billy xxx

 
Comment by Cholka
2009-09-15 05:31:22

Sublimes photos :) J’aime beaucoup celles sur la plage !

 
Comment by Cassidy
2009-09-15 05:50:24

Oh !
My dad lives in Hunington Beach :D .
How lovely ! <3

 
Comment by Polly
2009-09-15 06:44:18

Wonderful photos! They really capture LA so well! Polly x

 
2009-09-15 12:38:10

your photos takes my to another time …just lovely!

 
Comment by M.
2009-09-15 12:55:15

LA , Je suis tellement pressé d’y mettre les pieds , ca ma l’aire genial !!
Et ta glace … MIAM !

 
Comment by Pau
2009-09-15 20:01:31

hi!!
hey
I`m from Mexico and your work is awesome!
I can`t believe it, you are so fashion!!!
Congratulationss!!
Wonderful!
^^

 
Comment by Sand
2009-09-16 12:29:40

Hi !

I have found your page last day. Many people say to you this, and it is not much original but I have to say to you that I love your pictures. I think you make an original and cool photos. I like so much your style. I like the vintage style and I try to get the style and you have helped me. Thanks ^^. It’s difficult to find the vintage-clothes. But I think I’m getting my own style.

I hope to see more photos since long time!

Kisses from Madrid =)

 
Comment by samantha
2009-09-16 19:41:17

such sweet photos. love the vintage style.

 
Comment by The Stylist
2009-09-17 09:10:14

LOVE this outfit. Just bought a pair of vintage Jordache denim shorts(for 25 cents) and you just inspired me to wear them!!!

 
Comment by Chloé
2009-09-20 01:42:18

J’aurais voulu savoir quel appareil photo et(ou) quel filtre tu utilisais?
Tes photos sont splendides, bonne continuation .

 
Comment by Clara
2009-09-27 07:37:01

Bonjour :-) ! J’adooooore ton blog :D ! J’aime ton look et je suis trop jalouse de ton grand voyage aux USA!
Comme Chloé, j’aimerais savoir quel est ton appareil photo et quel filtre utilises-tu, et avec quel logiciel (je trouve les couleurs des tes photos tellement belles) ? Et aussi, tu étais avec quelqu’un qui te photographiait ou tu utilisait un trépied ?

Merci de me répondre :-) !

Gros bisou

 
Comment by Leesa
2009-10-01 23:46:34

Salut!!!!

Your pictures are just so beautiful, you have such a great eye… I sometimes feel like I’m looking at vintage photos! My compliments to you… : ) I spent the summer in California and posted on my Cali blog… If you would like to have a look… I guess we now share a love for California… As I said before, I’m really happy you had the opportunity to take this wonderful trip through out the States.. You’ve seen more of my own country than I have!!
Cheers….
Leesa

 
Comment by Leesa
2009-10-01 23:48:11

Sorry.. here’s the correct link.. I spelled it incorrectly as I typed in my URL address… Et voilà!
Leesa

 
Comment by violettebiquette
2009-10-07 09:03:17

Avec un mari américain, dont la famille est à LA, j’ai passé le mois de septembre le plus chouette de ma vie: santa monica, encino, le getthy, san francisco, santa barbara, point lobos…
On est déjà en train de regarder les billets d’avion pour l’an prochain!

 
Comment by The Greenwasher
2009-10-16 08:34:17

Je me suis arrêtée sur ton blog grâce à la bannière Americal Apparel et puis j’ai parcouru les articles associés. J’aime beaucoup ! Il y a tellement de fraîcheur dans les photos d’été. Beau week-end à toi.

 
Comment by Sydie
2009-12-28 22:44:31

I’m from Huntington and just wanted to say that we love you and your blog here !! Visit again soon! <3

 
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