Cupcakes and Cashmere

Downtown Discoveries

July 25th, 2011

Madewell Dress, Cuff made by my mom, Chanel Heels

I tend to be pretty stubborn when it comes to trying new things – especially when those things include driving downtown. I’d heard nothing but rave reviews about Bottega Louie, but I was discouraged by the idea of maneuvering around one-way streets and finding a decent parking spot. That all changed this past weekend, when we got dressed up for Sunday brunch and made the fifteen minute trek downtown. It’s good to change up your routine every now and again – especially if the reward for stepping outside of your comfort zone includes a spicy bloody mary and killer egg sandwich.

http://ninaandjennis.blogspot.com Nina
Wow! I´ve never seen that many macarons at once
http://elizabethscake.blogspot.com Elizabeth
Beautiful macaroons! I hope they were as delicious as they look!
Come by and my Stiletto Hardware giveaway if you like!
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great heels I have the same ones!!
xox
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brittin
LOVE that place.. amazing food!
http://the-fashionshadow.blogspot.com Xueer C.
You look so pretty in your photos!
YOU’RE AWESOME!
xoxo,
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http://www.twentynineblog.com Michelle
That dress is sooooo fantastic.
http://www.bluebirdkisses.com ana {bluebirdkisses}
I LOVE your new Miu Miu shoes! They are reminiscent of my fave Valentinos!
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Jessica
I looove Bottega Louie! Mmm…now I want macarons (and killer heels like yours!)
http://storyofmylifetheblog.blogspot.com Jenni
You are hot.
That is all.
http://dream-boating.blogspot.com/ Grace
Lovely outfit, and the food looks delish!
xx Grace
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Natalia
I loved your shoes! U’re so beautiful.. I’m brazilian and I follow your posts.. Congratulations for your blog!
xo Nat
Sarah
their smoked salmon benedict is INSANELY good!
http://sequinsandponies.com Danielle
LOVE Bottega Louie…and Chanel!
http://stylespook.blogspot.com/ Brooke
Isn’t DTLA fun? It’s only 3 blocks away and I adore the earl gray macarons. It’s really loud at night. I prefer brunch! The pizza is pretty delish though! Wait, everything there is yummy especially the treats!
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xo-Brooke
http://sayitallnoww.blogspot.com/ Danielle
soo many macaroons so little time
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http://thekeypieces.blogspot.com Lou
Love the dress! It is amazing.
Great choice on trying something new.
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http://bywayofney.blogspot.com/ Chanel
I’m so glad that you tried something new AND loved it! I just wrote a post of bottega louie on the 25th and it sounds like we partook in the same amazing-ness…bloody marys and egg sandwichs. Of course there were macarons and cappuccinos in my dining as well.
p.s. Speaking of maneuvering one way streets…we started to turn down one and had to quickly turn, illegally of course, back out it. Fearful experience!
http://www.averybleu.blogspot.com Lindsay
I never ever go dow town, but always read about such seemingly great places. This sounds fabulous – love a good bloody! I totally need to venture out, thanks for the tip.
http://twitter.com/MyHauteCloset MyHauteCloset
Ahh! I was there last Sunday for the first time! How did you NOT take photos of all of their elaborate desserts! Their food is amazing. Next time you go try the artichoke chicken and the green tea mojitos! I LURV Bottega Louie!
http://thepinkmateproject.blogspot.com/ vanessa ordinario
oooh macarons! i so love those!
Love your outfit especially the pumps! fabulous!
vanessa
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http://WWW.THE-LOUDMOUTH.COM THE-LOUDMOUTH
Love that place.
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Love the bracelet!
http://heart-strutter.org Brigitte
Oh, I love Bottega Louie! I really want to go again now.
http://www.prettywhimsy.com pretty whimsy
Love Bottega Louie! Now I wish I was back in LA… Agree about the one-way streets downtown. I once drove in circles for 20 minutes, lost, trying to park near Flower.
http://lanuchan.typepad.com Ranu
LOVE Bottega Louie! Had the opportunity to have brunch there earlier this year when I visited LA and loved it–the space is so airy and inviting and the food was great! I think it’s worth the trek!
http://www.DessertDarling.com Dessert Darling
Ugh, I hate going down-town for dessert reviews! Indeed, I avoid it. If you ever need a partner in crime, let me know! Bottega Louie has been on my To Do list for a while~
http://www.cheekypinktulip.blogspost.com Cheeky Pink Tulip
macaroons!!
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