Vintage 1960's Faux-Ostrich Purse From Cherry Pick Vintage

Et voila!

Back in March, Tasha from one of my fave LA blogs, Blackburn and Sweetzer, wrote about a new vintage store in Los Feliz, Cherry Pick Vintage, so of course I had to check them out! Upon clicking on the link provided, I was directed to their Etsy Store and I discovered this fantastic vintage faux-ostrich purse with great hardware and the perfect color for both spring and fall, for a very reasonable $68 (a splurge for me). It's from the 1960's, with great quality/construction and nobody believes it's faux when I show them (lots of compliments - a nice bonus). Nina (the owner?) also included the loveliest card, real class! Next time I'm in their 'hood, I will definitely be checking out their store, while hoping I don't get too carried away...

Merci Tasha at Blackburn and Sweetzer for another great shopping tip!

Bon Chance to Cherry Pick Vintage, wishing you lots of success!

Until next time... Miss Absinthe

Cherry Pick Vintage

4710 Franklin Avenue

Los Feliz, CA 90027

(323) 663-1863

Quickie Post - Shrimp Tacos and Sex in Los Feliz

After spending a lovely afternoon with friend Julia and her beau at their groovy new pad in the Los Feliz hills (OMG the view), Sweetie-pie and I went for some shrimp tacos at Best Shrimp Taco in Ensenada (and I ordered in Spanish-yay!) where we were in for a show with our dinner...

We parked on the side street, off Hillhurst, and as I was preparing to exit the car, a hot-and-heavy couple (in a Dodge... really?) making out caught my eye, and I caught theirs, apparently. What is it about "caught" couples acting indignant and staring back? Like I cared... but I did get a chuckle. It's been a long time since I've seen that level of PDA, especially from people who looked 30ish.

On to two yummy shrimp tacos and then back to the car, where it was difficult NOT to notice, the Dodge still there, steamy windows AND a zebra-print blanket rigged to give "some" privacy. Zebra print? Really? There has GOT to be a story here...

4 shrimp tacos and 1 shared Diet Coke - $9

Noticing taudry sex in a Dodge on a Los Feliz sidestreet, in front of a taco stand, with a classy zebra-print blanket - PRICELESS

Until next time... Miss Absinthe

Still Life with Beer and Litter

My favorite taco in town is the fried shrimp taco from Best Fish Taco in Ensenada, which is actually on Hillhurst, just north of Sunset in Los Feliz. For $5 I get two tacos and fantastic fresh salsas, a can of diet coke, and the most charming owner Joseph or his lovely mother, at the register. Last week I took friend Amy for the first (not the last she says) time, and I implored Joseph (not exaggerating) to set up a shop somewhere within walking distance of my apt... there is an open space on W.3rd, across from Cedars!

On the way back to the car I saw this nearly-full beer and pinkish wrapper, keeping each other company on the curb in front of the auto repair shop next to BFTIE, sat down in the gutter and took the shot.

Until next time... Miss Absinthe