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Get{ty} inspired.

We kicked off the New Year with a visit on Saturday to the Getty Villa in Malibu. The weather was beautiful, as was everything we saw. Here's a peek at the grounds of the Villa.

(First two photos via here, third here and last one here)

Racing to fill orders...

at Vanilla Spoons.
(Photos via Copenhagen Cycle Chic)

One premium customer security entrance, please.

Do you have travel plans this week?

(Photo via Olsens Anonymous)

Map That Outfit! (men's version)

It's been a while since we last played. The cities are: London, Paris, Florence, Milan and New York. Answers will be posted tomorrow.
Which outfit would you like to see your guy wear?

(Photos via The Sartorialist)

Lisa from Dandy Sugar: "Things I Love About LA"

As a regular reader of Absolutely Not Martha, I was more than thrilled when Jackie asked me if I would be interested in guest blogging. I get a kick out of reading her posts-it’s always fun to see the latest and greatest design and fashion finds. For a little creative inspiration, dreamy photos and maybe a bite of something yummy and gluten free, I eagerly await her collection of Weekly Links.

Jackie asked me to write about “Things I Love Best About Living in LA.” A very fitting and perfect topic for her since she recently made a huge move from the east coast to LA herself. I actually moved from San Francisco to Los Angeles about six months ago, so I’m a newbie to this huge melting pot of a city as well. There is so much to see and do in LA, it’s difficult to narrow down just a few favorites. So, here is just a very small slice of my life and experience here thus far.

Enjoy!

The sun and warmth.
Living close to Venice Beach.
Palm tree-lined streets.
The gorgeous Getty Villa, Museum and Gardens.

The Sensitive Baker – A delicious gluten free bakery in downtown Culver City.

A BIG thank you to Lisa (Dandy Sugar) for a fabulous post!

(All photos by Lisa except for Palm Trees which is via Flickr.)

Rachel from Heart of Light: "Things I Love About LA"

Driving on Mulholland at sunset - I generally avoid driving in LA, but I have to admit that there is something enchanting about driving along the winding hillsides and looking out over the city. There are lots of places to stop and take in the view (or go hiking!).

Decadent breakfasts - This city sleeps in and then goes wild for breakfast. If you can make it out the door by 9 am, you can have french toast and french press coffee at The Griddle, or organic eggs and bacon at Swingers, or honey nut pancakes at Snug Harbor, without any wait at all. If you're late, be prepared to wait for at least an hour for a table anywhere.

Santa Monica Farmer's Market - An institution in the city, the SM Farmer's Market is open on Wednesdays and Saturdays. You can buy your veggies from the same farms that supply the best restaurants in the city, and you can eat some delicious croissants while you shop.

Outdoor shopping - Malls make me feel claustrophobic and itchy, but luckily we have lots of outdoor shopping here. My favorite place to stroll and shop is the Santa Monica Promenade, because if I get retail overload I can just walk two blocks down and be on the beach, but there is also Century City, or even the crazy Disneyland atmosphere of The Grove (but beware of the crowds - I never come here if I can avoid it).

Fabulous dinners - LA is a foodie town, packed with delicious places to eat. The amazing diversity of Southern California means we have just about everything you could possibly want. There are star studded restaurants and little hole in the wall places, and the thrill of discovering a new place is something most Angelenos share. I can't even begin to share a list of the best places, but I will point you toward Jonathan Gold, who is the last word in the Los Angeles food scene.
Concerts at the Hollywood Bowl - The Hollywood Bowl is a summer tradition here. If you check the summer schedule, you'll find there is truly something for everyone. Don't miss the chance to see one of the annual concerts where the Philharmonic plays with a band. It is always the best concert of the summer, hands down. Imagine Zero 7 or the Decemberists with a full orchestra in the background. Amazing.

A huge thank you to Rachel (Heart of Light) for guest blogging while I continue to settle into my new home called LA.

(Photography by Rachel)

Map That Outfit!

The cities are: New York, Rio de Janeiro, Copenhagen, Paris and Milan. Answers will be posted tomorrow.Which outfit best describes your style this summer?

(Photos via The Sartorialist and Copenhagen Street Style)

Because we seldom see boys on the blogs...

In case you're wondering, these are images of male models exiting the Dolce & Gabbana show during Fashion Week in Milan.

(Photos via Jak & Jil)

Map That Outfit!

The cities are Stockholm, Milan, New York, Berlin and Los Angeles. Answers will be posted tomorrow.Do you wear black in the summer? (I do.)

(Photos via The Sartorialist)

It's time to play...Map That Outfit!

The cities are: New York, Paris, Sao Paulo, Milan and Hamburg. Answers will be posted tomorrow. By the way, which look is your favorite?

(Photos via The Sartorialist)

Map That Outfit!

I had so much fun with this a couple of weeks ago (and I think so did a few of you) - that I decided to do it again. The cities are - Sydney, Los Angeles, New York, Stockholm and Moscow. Answers will be posted tomorrow.

(Photos via The Sartorialist)

Let's play: Map That Outfit!

The cities are - New York, Paris, Melbourne, Stockholm, Berlin, Moscow and Milan. Answers will be posted tomorrow.

(Photos via The Sartorialist)