Whenever I go to a new coffee shop, I can’t leave without exploring the neighborhood. Actually, this time I did–but I came right back. After spending a morning at Woodcat Coffee Bar in Echo Park, I knew I needed to explore Angelino Heights set right behind it and up the hill. Spotted one old home from Sunset Boulevard and I knew there was something special at the top. Turns out Angelino (or Angeleno) Heights is the 2nd oldest neighborhood in LA, one of its first suburbs. Like many parts of Los Angeles, a lot of the homes are now long gone–the 101 freeway responsible for many of these homes’ disappearances–but there are actually quite a few old Victorians (among other) sprinkled throughout the neighborhood. But before posting about those, I wanted to share an outfit from our adventures up on the hill and the amazing golden hour light we caught while walking around.
Hello, beautiful archway!
I couldn’t ask for a prettier light to reflect off my flyaways…
Really, the frizz is real. And yes, I did totally forget to take off Kevin’s sweatshirt before posing. Chilly nights. But in between Victorians and small unkept yards are empty lots and peeks at either the Downtown LA skyline or palm trees, depending what direction you look. So different than the suburbs many of us are used to. A smile on my face the entire time.
I know I am not going to live in Los Angeles forever, but the fact that I can, after two years, wander into a neighborhood I’ve never set foot in and be surprised by what I find, means things are still new and ready to be explored. Also, more people need to walk. Everyone sits in traffic for hours and hours. You don’t need to give up your car or quit your job to walk. Just get out of the car at the end of a road and see what’s there. You’d be sitting in your car anyway.
Top: Nordstrom | Shoes: Boutique | Bag & Skirt: Thrifted | Necklace: Flea Market
