Hat: Urban Outfitters, Top: c/o Corey Lynn Calter, Pants: Banana Republic, Shoes: c/o Nine West, Necklace: c/o Saint Claude
I love being away. Every time I go away something really exciting happens and I always feel so fresh and free. We had such a blast this day in New Orleans. We had the longest lunch ever at one of my favorite restaurants, Sylvain, where the bartender made us some of his secret speciality cocktails and we feasted on pickle plates and other southern delicacies. We checked out some shows at NOLA fashion week and picked up some of these cute scarf necklaces at their pop-up shop.
I fell in love with this area of NOLA and wished that I could just sip a sazerac on a rocking chair on a porch and not wear a watch because time is unnecessary here. The houses were like confections and my eyes had to literally adjust to all of the color because I haven’t seen anything bright in the gross, grey Northeast.
I really had to stretch my suitcase wardrobe by this point. I managed to find a way to travel with hats which is to stack them on top of each other so they stay molded. I also carried them on instead of squishing them in my checked baggage. Some people carry on their dogs and children, I carry on my hats. Call me old-fashioned.
Hat: Banana Republic, Sunnies: Michael Kors, Dress: Banana Republic, Belt: c/o New York & Company, Shoes: c/o Nine West, Bag: c/o Hobo International, Bracelets: Tory Burch, Target, Watch: Swatch
What happens when you descend into fantasy land (aka New Orleans) for an awesome trip with 3 of your favorite blogger friends? A whole lot of picture taking debauchery is what happens. There was also a ton of eating and drinking which is a whole different post in itself. I’m trying hard to be excited about being back but so far my head is still elsewhere. Christine, Keiko and I had way too much fun playing around in this city. How we got out alive is beyond me.
The trip allowed me to start playing around with spring gear and it’s always tough to throw on a strappy dress when your arms are ghastly pale. My body nearly freaked out at the feeling of sweat and I forgot for a second what it was like because it has been so cold for soo long at home.
Next trip I promise to do a whole post on packing. Somehow I always manage to have more options than I think and it takes a little bit of creativity to make the contents of your suitcase go further. This dress is a perfect easy dress and the length begs for platforms so that I don’t look frumpy. These shoes are pretty interesting because they have a unique shape.. part flatform, part curved heel, part platform sandal… Pretty comfortable. I walked about 3 miles in them to get to this famous cemetery. You can see the humidity evolution in my hair from that walk if you look closely. Ahh summer, time to break out the curls.
So many more pics to come, you guys! I also have some great recommendations for New Orleans that I’ll put together for you.
Sunnies: Zara, Jacket: Juicy Couture, Shirt: Cynthia Steffe, Skirt: Club Monaco, Bracelets: Target + H&M, Shoes: LAMB via TJ Maxx, Bag: c/o Hobo International
Photos of me by the lovely Christine
Greetings from New Orleans! I have to say that I already love this town. The culture, the architecture, the southern spirit…. It all comes together to make this place really unique and special. When I walked around the French Quarter I knew that I wanted to wear something super lady-like. It’s just a place that makes me want to dress up and play the part of a sweet southern belle.
It was so much fun to walk around in the gorgeous hot weather with Christine, Keiko Lynn and her bf and blogger, Bobby. We nibbled on Beignets at Cafe du Monde, checked out the Mississippi River, and wandered the streets taking pics. And I can’t even describe how good the food is here! I’ve already experienced a to-go cup, which was quite an enjoyable and refreshing experience especially right before a panel lecture.
More to come from the panel last night! Thanks to everyone who came out to chat with us!
