Unique LA

Over the weekend I attended the Unique LA craft fair at the California Mart in downtown LA. For my sustainable fashion class I was hoping to find some green, earth friendly, sustainable manufacturers that actually had a business ( not just their home address ) but, I did not succeed. However the event was still an enjoyable outing with long lines, large crowds and many interesting small scale vendors. It was a real start-up 101 experience.

And I have to confess that the exhibits were many times more entertaining and engaging than the actual products. That being said there was ALOT of enthusiasm and energy in the hall and a good time was had by all.

The vendors were an interesting mix. Also there was a DIY section that was so popular we didn't even try to participate. The exhibits were as creative as the products so it was just visual candy to walk around.

I really liked the golden sewing machine and the proprietress. The website is makeshoplive.com so check it out. Also there was SO MANY free foodie samples, it was worse than Costco! And there was a pie shop and you know I love pie, their website is http://www.iheartpies.com/ and they're a pie of the month shop!! YUM.

So in conclusion I very much enjoyed the Unique LA experience. The caliber of goods could have been a notch higher but, the overall experience was pretty good fun.

HAT ATTACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I love hats, unfortunately they do not always love me back :(

I did resist purchasing any of these hats,

but I can never resist trying on a hat :)

L.O.L.

Is the season the reason?

The day after Thanksgiving in San Francisco is ALWAYS a happening.

And this year did not disappoint...

the streets and sidewalks were CRAZY crowded!

And there was crazy in the air!

From crazy giant Mermen on display to a man in a crazy giant glitter angel costume the sights were simultaneously hilarious and outlandish.

In the topsy-turvey day the upside down Christmas tree and the man on his head seemed almost normal!

...and finally there was this message from the 'occupy' Santa.

It just wouldn't be San Francisco without the craziness!