Stevie Jewel

LA’s Best Bakeries

I lived in LA a few years ago and so I am familiar with LA, but there were still so many places I wanted to see while I was there!  I am a huge sweets person, and while I don’t discriminate I really love bakeries!  Even though I lived in LA there were some bakeries I hadn’t tried, and I was really looking forward to spending some time with my best friend and trying the best bakeries!  Here are a couple bakeries I loved:

Joan’s on Third

I went here per Cupcakes and Cashmere’s cookie recommendation.  While I found the cookie delicious it was really the environment of the bakery that I loved!

Bo Nuage

Stumbled upon this gem while strolling down Melrose.  Most of the treats a gluten free and low in calories because it’s a combination of fruit purees and meringue!

The Hollywood Hike

My friend from New York City happened to be in LA and came to see me play The Mint! (post about the show here) After we caught up we decided to go hiking the next morning.  We decided to try the Hollywood Sign hike.  It ended up being a grand, off the path, adventure!  We got lost, twice, ended up on top of a different mountain, but finally found our way to the sign! The view was beautiful and totally worth it!

Stevie Jewel at The Mint LA

Last week I went to Los Angeles to play a show at The Mint LA! It was so exciting and I love promoting my new single Off The Market in such cool venues and cities.  The Mint is iconic and I loved the intimate size, but that is was big enough to put on a loud, vivacious show!  Playing a show is a part of my career that I love.  I love playing songs for an audience and I love it when I hear from someone afterwards that a particular song really spoke to them.  From hanging out in the greenroom to actually playing the show I had a lot of fun! Don’t worry LA, I’ll be back to play!

Exploring Los Angeles

Just exploring Los Angeles is such a good time and it’s also one of the shopping meccas of the world.  There is so much variety in this city! Some of my favorite stores in LA are the vintage ones because you never know what you’re going to find! I’ve been to the fashion district in LA and Rodeo Drive, and probably every shopping area in between.  Here are some of my favorite areas and shops from my most recent trip.

SLOW Boutique SLOW Boutique Nasty Gal Nasty Gal Street View Street View Street Art Street Art

Musician’s Travel Guide

I travel a lot.  When I’m home and I see friends, I always hear, “You’re back!”.  I love seeing new places, I always have, but seeing them because I get to play a show? Way, way, way, exciting.  One thing I’ve learned though…instruments are heavy, which means unless I want to feel like a sherpa, I have to condense and lose the non-essentials.

Two things I need for every show

  1. Guitar – obviously.
  2. Microphone

In my carry-on I try and keep it light because toting a guitar around is heavy enough. But I still work from my computer all the time and what if inspiration strikes?! So this is my list of chic musician carry on essentials.  Water bottle not pictured.

  1. Macbook
  2. iPad
  3. iPhone
  4. notebook
  5. sunglasses
  6. wallet
  7. ear plugs
  8. chapstick and lipgloss
  9. perfume
  10. solar charger
  11. earbuds

Travel outfits are always tricky, but I try to bring as many versatile pieces as I can.  Things that can go from plane to meeting, or from plane to night out.

Here are just a few things I feel are great that can be worn a couple time and still look good.

  1. black denim
  2. modal t shirt
  3. denim shorts
  4. chambray shirt
  5. street sneakers
  6. wedge heels

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