Sunday, May 22, 2011

Anniversary Trip to the Big Easy

Well, I can't believe it's been one year since I married my love, my husband, Jamie. We are taking a beach vacation in June so we decided to have a small, romantic weekend in New Orleans. We started off the day with a trip to Sephora. I picked up Bare Minerals Foundation in Medium Beige, Lady Million Parfume rollerball, and  a Too Faced Eye Shadow Palette with my beauty insider points.



From there, it was straight to the quarter where I finally broke down and got a t-shirt I've been wanting forever. I think I'm going to pair it with a white or black maxi skirt for something different but of course, it will look great with jeans!


After that, we ate lunch and then decided to go have hurricanes at Pat O' Briens. It's totally cliche' and tourist-y, but it's one of my favorite places! I could sit in the courtyard for hours and the hurricanes always make me feel great without a hangover. But no more than two!!

 After cocktails, we decided to check in at the hotel and get ready for dinner. I've heard from many people to try the charbroiled oysters at Drago's and I'm so glad I did! They literally melt in your mouth! I have pics on my IPod but it wouldn't let me download for some reason.

We finished out the next day with lunch at Cochon Butcher in the warehouse district. Jamie got a pulled pork dish that was kind of like a pulled pork crab cake that sat in cabbage and greens which was so savory and delicious! I wasn't too adventurous so I got macaroni casserole and shrimp gumbo with a shrimp filled deviled egg. Delish! 

Then it was off to Buffalo Exchange on Magazine Street. If you love a good find for a good bargain, this is the place. It's a consignment shop with plenty of high-end scores. I got a lovely silk blouse with red and yellow owls from Mona B., a cute boho top from Forever 21, and the most fabulous buy of the whole trip was a pair of red Tory Burch flats for  42 bucks! Yes!



We really didn't take a lot of pics this time since this was like our 100th trip to NOLA, but I'll leave with you with a from Jackson Square. New Orleans is a truly cultural and magical place. Please go if you ever get a chance. The people their are laid back and the food and music are spectacular. It's not just a place to drink and trash. It truly is the most European city in America!




Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!
  


Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Fun things for Spring!



Well, Easter is less than a week a way and summer is not too far behind! This is my favorite time of year - especially for fashion!  Last Saturday was our town's Artwalk and the weather couldn't have been more perfect. The only bad thing was that it was chilly after the sun went down and I did not bring a jacket. So I did what any normal girl would do in an emergency and went to my fave boutique downtown, Click, and bought this beautiful shawl! I was able to drink my cabernet comfortably all night with my friends out in the courtyard at the wine bar. Layering pieces like these are essential for spring and just add to the romance of the season!



                                                                   Cissy likes it too!


Also, for the spring and summer season, I recently got a new Longchamp tote in clay. I thought this was the perfect color for the season. It will go with everything and is light and functional.



Although, I am totally loving my Longchamp, I have to say that I'm missing my Speedy. I have her in the Damier Ebene and feel like she's too dark for the season. So I've decided to put a Louis scarf on her. This is the one I'm lusting after at the moment. I'm trying to wait until we go to New Orleans for our anniversary to pick her up.




Happy Easter!