I never go "downtown." I tend to stay within a 5-mile radius of my apartment (except for work), because everything I need is nearby—super convenient neighborhood. I do like going to Hollywood sometimes to "play tourist" and explore the Kodak Theater, Grauman's Theater, Walk of Fame, etc...because sometimes it still blows my mind that I actually live so close to that stuff. But I don't go downtown.
Today...I went downtown.
Okay, so I had been in the area a few times before to go to events at the Staples Center, but that's different—you drive in, park in a lot, and walk to the arena. I've never gone shopping or exploring or anything outside the immediate space around Staples.
It was interesting. I tend to picture downtown anywhere to be the business center where everything happens. Washington, DC and Chicago may have set that precedent for me. New York City's financial and theatre districts also follow my theory. Downtown Los Angeles is a little more seedy (at least the area where I was). I guess my version of "downtown" is more like Museum Row and that area on Wilshire. Even touristy Hollywood Boulevard is more like my image.
And parking? Ugh. I knew I'd be dealing with street parking and meters, but I circled the block (a few blocks) several times (like 5) before finally finding a spot on a side street. I am so thankful for my GPS.
I went to the shop pictured above (on the recommendation of my dance teacher) to pick up super cheap stockings and professional fishnets. They also have costumes, accessories, and fun little pieces like hats, gloves, corsets, fluffy tutu skirts...and the owner even told me they could order something if I needed it and they didn't have it. Overall, definitely worth the excursion and parking woes.
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