I HAD to share this with you guys. I filmed this gem with Craigslist TV a few years ago and had so much fun shooting it. Isn't it weird seeing me with no facial hair? I look like a little baby. Sad to report I still can't catch a football to save my life, but hey that's why I decided to start a blog about fashion and not sports!
STAYCATION: DOWNTOWN LUXE CITY CENTER
Loud, fast and glitzy: these are words long associated with the city of big money, big stars and big movie kudos. LA is the kind of place where people mind their own business, where nobody wants to know yours. The city can be difficult to decode, but to those in the know, LA is best interpreted as a collection of satisfyingly small towns, each with its own distinct character. Getting to know LA as a visitor means exploring it bit by bit, neighbourhood by neighbourhood, and downtown is a great place to start!
I recently took a much needed staycation at the Downtown Luxe City Center and was blown away by this not-so-hidden gem. The hotel was designed as a 'urban oasis" that sits directly across the street from LA live. Although the area is very high traffic , there is something especially intimate and discreet about this property. It is private, stylish and the staff consistently exceeded my expectations. The hotel's 178 rooms and 16 suites mix comfort and technology, with ultra-plush duvets, plasma TVs and usb ports in the wall for charging (an amazing feature as I ALWAYS forget my charger.)
The niXon bar inside the hotel easily rivals any other in the neighborhood. The comfortable outdoor couches and fire pit provide a cozy hangout that I took full advantage of! As I took in the sweeping views of downtown I found it pleasantly surprising that I was having such a relaxing experience just a few stories above the chaos of the concrete jungle. The only negative experience I had during my stay was leaving.
If you're visiting Los Angeles soon or need a local get away, I highly recommend checking into the Luxe City Center. You'll thank me later.
Photography Clayton Ford
SHIRT: Lacoste T-SHIRT: John Varvatos PANTS: Burberry SHOES: Tod's
New Year, New Socks
In the spirit of 2014, I want to offer your sock drawer a little LIFE! Say goodbye to your boring white socks, because today marks the first day of my Richer Poorer sock give away! The winner receives a Richer Poorer Junior Crate complete with 24 pairs of socks (a $300.00 value.)
To be entered:
1. follow @richerpoorer and @gregorydava on instagram
2. hashtag #downtowndava on any of YOUR photos
3. enjoy your new socks :)
Giveaway ends Sunday, February 2nd. Winner is announced on instagram Monday February 3rd! Good Luck !!!!!!!!
LOCK & KEY
Let me just start off by saying I love food. Like, I really love food. Going to dinner is my favorite pass time and in my opinion, the best way to connect with someone is over dinner and a cocktail.
Lock and Key Social Drinkery hosted a intimate tasting last night at Stay Gallery in Downey to promote their upcoming launch on February 14. As you know, no one in fashion eats between 9-5, so when I arrived to the event I was ready to peel over and die from lack of sustenance. Fortunately, head chef Alejandro Jimenez, had prepared an assortment of carefully crafted edible works of art that were (excuse my french) fucking amazing. When I tasted the macaroni and cheese ball the heavens legitimately parted and the angels sang.
The event was especially charming because it brought together so many people that I had grown up with. Mark Shelton, owner of Lock and Key and fellow Downey-ian, gave a heartfelt speech that really struck a cord with me. Shelton is part of a new wave of influencers in Downey, that are pushing for a resurgence in the community and I think it's brilliant! I love coming home to Downey after dealing with the bullshit of working in Hollywood day to day and now that I can enjoy a proper meal at Lock and Key, I might never leave!
Coat: Top Man Shirt: T by Alexander Wang Pants: Burberry Belt: Trafalgar Shoes: Sperry Top Sider