Olvera Street
The weather report is nothing short of dismal for the next five days, so we spent the last rain-free afternoon walking around Olvera Street. Nestled downtown Los Angeles, this street is home to dozens of little vendors with kitschy souvenirs and some of the best Mexican food the city has to offer. We stopped for taquitos, bought colorful postcards and ate piping hot churros just as the rain started coming down.
{Custard-infused churros}
{Puppets and Rosaries}
{Hand knit hats and ponchos}
{Wouldn’t these flags look great strung over a desk?}
{A very patient boyfriend who waited while I browsed}
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I love Olvera street! Adorable pics….xoxo
I just discovered your blog & I absolutely love it. Thanks for creating such an addictive space to keep coming back to! I also like Olvera Street for all its Dios de los Muertos art like those little skeleton dolls
Wow! The whole street looks so colorful. Great photos! (:
This post just inspired me to visit Olvera Street again sometime after this rain stops! Haven’t been there since I was a kid!
<3 your blog!
xoxo,
Jewell
DayInDollOut.com
Great color in all of those pictures.
A very good boyfriend indeed! Love those sweet flags…and what I wouldn’t do for a warm churro right now (dipped in hot cocoa! mmmmm
Ooh will def visit when we’re in LA. Love the dolls – very Dia de los Muertos. Of course I’m really wanting to check out the food, thanks for the rec!
I love the flags, they are so pretty
Oh no! Olvera Street’s food used to be good years ago! But there are way better Mexican restaurants elsewhere. And I’m just realizing that the ones I know of are not in LA proper…if you ever find yourself in Whittier, check out El Camino. OMG. Trust. I know what I’m talking about. This place has been confirmed good by my grandma – and she knows good food!
oh man those churros look divine!! such nice colours as well! xx
very well trained boyo…congratulations on that – still trying to break mine in (we’ve been together 6 years, i fear it may be too late!) – gorgeous photo of those flags too
You and your boyfriend make a great-looking couple!
Oooooh Im so happy you just posted. Ive been checking ur blog 4 times in 1hour, because Im so bored in my class (business school in France). THANK YOU. The awsome pictures juste made my day. Really.
Your photos make me want to come to LA soon. I have to admit that with my European background I have this “Hollywood” / “Sunset Boulevard” image of LA. Very interesting to see another side of the city. Looking forward to reading more
What a fabulous boyfriend… got to appreciate that patience! x
I love the dolls in the first photos. they look like Barbie’s bitchy, ancient grandma.
Sounds like a fun time.. Love all the colors. Thankfully my husband is equally as patient when I go shopping… Thanks for sharing!
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you and your boyfriend make a good-lucking couple. sweet of him to wait patiently while you shop. why aren’t all boyfriends like that?
Yay for patient boyfriends!
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handsome man!
I’m excited for the shop!
Olvera street has to be one of the most photogenic places in LA and the churros… oh the churros!!!
your boyfriend looks like jake gyllenhaal!
love your little hoodie and skirt combo. and those churros are giving me the hankerin’ for something fried.
That place looks like my own personal heaven! I’m very jealous you have such access to great culture. You should snatch up 3 of those rosaries and send them my way…
Stay dry this week!
a boyfriend pic! y’all are both too cute
so cute. the colors in these shots are amazing. and kudos to the boyfriend for posing
what a great treat to see all that hot color! i love olvera street; it’s got something for all five senses.
jm
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A picture of your boyfriend! So rare.
Great pictures! I love all the colorful treasures. I wish I had such a great little market.
Great boyfriend, also!
cute bf
and you take beautiful pictures
You had me at custard infused churros. Those look really really REALLY good.
those banners are so cute for a summer cocktail party. i picture fish tacos, margaritas, and sparklers. happy monday! and what a cutie bf pic!
How fun! I visited Olvera Street about 12 years ago and would love to go back sometime!
The churros look really yummy, and I’d love to put those flags over my porch esp in the summer. i like the bright colors.
It’s foggy and cold here in Chicago….those churros couldn’t be calling my name in louder!
I love Olvera Street! I remember going for the first time years ago and just falling in love with the area. Such a cute boyf pic!!! I bet you two are lovely couple.
Happy you posted a pic of him!
I have never been to Olvera Street…I am inspired to take a trip now!
WOW! That looks like a great little street! I wish we had things like this where I live. It makes me long to live in the city so bad! Great photos Emily!
xoxo
J
http://www.talkprettytome.blogspot.com
Beautiful pictures! Haven’t been there since 7th grade Spanish class! And what a patient, cute BF you have!
You guys look smashing together!
Can you post the prices of your jewelry on here? I’d love to request something but have no idea if it’s in my price range, and all of the pieces are off your Etsy site already. Thanks!
OMG! I never realized you were dating Seth Green!! Now i understand how you can afford some much stuff…. Get it Girl!
That was so sweet of your boyfriend to wait for you! xoxo
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Your boyfriend is hot!
I love your red hoodie with that stripped skirt. It looks perfectly relaxed and put together. I love that you posted a pic of your bf as I have never seen a pic on here before! What a cute couple you two must make. Congrats on your etsy shop selling out!!
Beautiful pictures ! I adore your boyfriend’s shirt !
those pictures are so colorful! i love them all. oh you don’t post nearly enough pictures of you and your boyfriend. you two are so cute!
Emily! Your boyfriend is so handsome!
Congrats on your Etsy success!!
Sounds like such a fun day! I LOVE churros (reminds me of visiting the LA zoo when I was little…) and those brightly colored flags are fantastic. Can’t wait for new additions in your Etsy shop!
XX Kate
Congrats on such a positive response to your jewelry designs! They were lovely.
you and your bf are quite a good-looking couple!
Ooooh you look so sweet)) so cosy!)
and boyfriend is adorable – patience is a great science
I second comment number 40, (Meghan) Your jewelry is seriously so beautiful, I would love to buy a piece but am curious about the price range. Would love to hear more about pricing.
Your browsing Olvera street outfit is quite adorable! And I am so so so bummed all your lovely jewelery sold out before I could get my hands on it. Please make more!
Ahh, the elusive boyfriend! Well, he’s super-cute!
Those churros look to die for!
yay for you selling out so fast!!!
All of your jewelery is gone already! And it’s only 9 o’clock. I really wanted one.
congrats on such a fast sell out! I’m a little sad I’m too late!
Ooh, I lived in LA until I was 10 and my parents used to take me to Olvera Street all the time. I loved all the little shops! I wish we had a resource like Olvera Street on the East Coast!
The bf picture looks like a sartorialist post!
Love your outfit. & your boyfriend is cute!xx
your boyfriend is so handsome! don’t know if i’ve seen him on here before. congrats on the fast sell out! your new pieces are absolutely beautiful.
have a great weekend, emily!
xo
naomi
I went to Olvera Street once…. on a college “field trip” no less! It was fun but quick– I’d love to go back and really take it all in.
btw, congrats on such a lightning fast sale!
i second all the questions about pricing?! did anyone happen to wake up early enough to find out what the pieces were selling for? i’m very curious to know if i can afford them for next time
I am a fan of those Mexican flags as well – such great colors! Ok, now I’m wishing it were summer so I could throw a fiesta
Your boyfriend is very cute! I like that rugged look. It’s great that he’s so patient!
Shoot, totally missed seeing your pieces on your shop! Congrats on selling out though! And those pictures make me so jealous since it is POURING right now (probably is in LA too then?). And aw @ the picture of your bf! We usually never get to see the bf behind the lens!
Here’s a general price range for the necklaces and rings sold in my Etsy shop (which depend on the size and quality of the stones):
Necklaces: $86-$98
Rings: $150-$180
xx
Emily
great photos! I love LA especially the weather.
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hahha you’re shop sold out in ten minutes! that’s awesome! that jewelry really was beautiful, though. I’m glad you’re donating some to Haiti….they really need the help over there.
Ten minutes?! Holy crap, Em! That is awesome. I guess the early bird gets the worm. You are such a good person to be donating a portion of the proceeds to Haiti. Seriously. I wish I could be doing more.
The street looks so cute!! And I LOOOOVE churros!
Very kind of you to donate some of the proceeds. Would have loved to have seen your pieces!
Sold out in 10 minutes?! That’s amazing!! Congrats for such a great cause
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haha finally a picture of the boyfriend who takes all the pictures!!
Congratulations on your jewelry selling out so quickly, Emily. Wow!! And very cute photos of Olvera Street, looks like a quirky and electic place. Will definitely check it out some time.
Oh, what a fun way to spend the afternoon! And congratulations on the huge response to your etsy shop, Emily – I’m not at all surprised; you are amazingly talented!!
Gotta love the patient boyfriends! He’s a cutie.
AWESOME.
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I looove the skirt! I’m waiting for my hot pink and nude ones in the mail. Pleasure Doing Business is the best.
This looks like an amazing afternoon. I think this is the first shot I’ve seen of your boyfriend – you two are knockouts together! It’s always nice to have a patient person to shop with!
I also just got a D40 not too long ago….LoVe! Do you edit your pics? They always look SO vibrant and then perfect lighting for portrait shots as well. Just curious. P.S. so addicted to this blog =) thx!
Oh no! I was there today! I wish I could of saw you!
Love that the “patient boyfriend” made a debut! PS – that post just made me miss LA
love!
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Ok, I too live in LA and this weather has been entertaining to say the least.
After growing up in the Bay Area and living in San Francisco for 4 years I like to think I have mastered the art of driving in the rain.
Tip # 1; turn on headlights (why does no one in LA do this!?)
Tip #2: if you are scared to go 60 then don’t be in the fast lane
Tip #3: I just want to emphasis tip 1 again for all the people driving their silver and grey cars…I can not see you when it is pouring. If you do not want to get hit, turn on headlights.
Sorry for that quick rant. I need that custard churro right now, I need to know exactly where to go to get one.
you make a really cute couple! And I love those homemade churos!
xo
http://mandalyzing.blogspot.com/
So nice to be able to put a face to the boyfriend we hear so much about!
OH! So cute! You guys are adorable together! Nice to meet you Mr. C & C! He should totally start his own blog…
So there’s the boyfriend??! What a cute picture! My husband would be so cranky that he wouldn’t crack a smile. Lucky girl
those churros look amazing! (it’s lunchtime here!) : )
I bought the most awesome wool poncho there for 30 bucks!
I love Olvera street. It just makes me happy.
Emily,
Is it just me or does your bf wear a lot of plaid? Either way, looks like a fun place to visit!
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I love that section of LA! The little part of Sunset near Hyperion also has some cute (indoor) shops selling similar things, if anybody has an urge to shop in the rain!
Olive
http://www.VisforOlive.blogspot.com
What a nice way to spend the day. And kudos on donating part of your proceeds to Haiti!
Love the pictures! The colors are beautiful! Thanks for giving us a peek into your day
Love, Meg @ http://www.strawberriesandlace.blogspot.com
looks fun. so excited to see your boyfriend, he had to be cute since you are so pretty. thanks for sharing!
i moved in LA in may and over the summer my friend brought me to olvera street…i was in love! soooo cute! i would love to bump into you in LA!
LOVE olvera street!! great pics
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Umm, helloooo, Boyfriend! I wish mine could be so patient (or so adorable when faking patience). You two look divine together. More photos of him, please!
Sold out in ten minutes! Wow! That is fantastic success, congrats
i would like the churros please lol…yummy xD
Haha good boyfriend you got there. I think you two look great together,too
[...] p.s. Thanks to Amy at Take a Walk on the Creative Side who reminded me how badly I want to take a trip to Olvera St. For some cool shots of its wares, check out this post from Emily at Cupcakes and Cashmere. [...]
All about those flags.
and the hot boyfriend!
Lovely pictures… I want churrossss.. miamm
kisses from Brasil
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I love all things Dia de los Muertos! I’ve made a whole kitchen out of it. =)
XO
Carly
All this is Grace and Charm
http://allthisgraceandcharm.blogspot.com
those glittery skeletons — awesome!
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