What Why Where: DTLA

From sunny 70s everyday and now back to good old Chicago winters, LA was real. Of course these photos were taken the one day it rained when I was there (and maybe one of five days it rains all year) but it fit that whole black / white / grey motif my outfit was going for anyway…and happened to match this fantastic street art. So here’s a day in DTLA (or Downtown LA, if you’re not familiar).

black and white outfit

Shall we address the elephant in the room?

leather jacket

m2malletier bag

downtown LA

dainty jewels

street art

striped pants

alison lou

jg

WHAT (am I wearing):
Jacket: The RowPants: Won HundredShoes: Jil Sander. Bag: M2MALLETIER. Earring: Alison Lou x The Webster. Necklaces: A/M. ShayRings: Nolan. Ellie Jay. Sunglasses: Prism.

WHY (am I wearing it):
Is this the ideal outfit for walking around downtown LA in the rain? Probably not. Is this what one should wear while running across the street at 2:28 with hopes of making it to Marugame Monzo for uni udon before they close at 2:30? No…because after wiping out in the middle of the road due to tripping on these pants, I learned the answer is definitely no. Not the ideal outfit. BUT we all learn from our mistakes right? And I have a huge bruise on the side of my leg that looks like a laughing emoji (how ironic) to prove it. Anyway, enough about my injuries. More about the outfit. I got these pants in Australia last year and they were a little out there for me (as I’ve never owned pants this wide, especially with stripes) but considering I like to eat a lot, it’s good to know I have room to expand when necessary. Because the pants are so wide, I had to go for a more fitted t-shirt. With the weather not being the typical amazing 75 degrees LA normally sees, a jacket was a must. And having this more streamlined leather jacket (as opposed to a boxier moto) is what these pants really need. You know I hate heels and these Jil Sander loafer boots are my go-to for a heel/loafer compromise. Top it off with some new accessories (Alison Lou via The Webster and Nolan via Satine) and there you have it. A black and white look. On top of a black and white backdrop, with a grey elephant to balance it all out. It’s DTLA…and I’m all about it.

WHERE (can you get the look):

 

Photos by Eva Daiberl

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