...Florals for Fall?! Groundbreaking?!

Happy Fall Ya'll!

Top: OLD, (Similar Linked)
Skirt: WISH from VITA Boutique
Shoes: Steve Madden

We're all super familiar with the famous quote from "The Devil Wears Prada" when Miranda Preistly declares florals for spring "groundbreaking" with literally the most bored expression one could muster. Well, while I must agree with Miranda...I will say Floral for Fall is definitely a little more groundbreaking than Floral for Spring.

Sunnies: Armani Exchange
Chokers: Forever 21 (First one) (Second one)
Earrings: Em's Boutique 

When I think fall I picture rich fabrics, bold colors, and of course pumpkin spice lattes. (Call me basic, I don't care!) Floral doesn't seem to have enough character for fall, almost like it's too sweet. Well honey, these new florals are anything but! I'm talking warm colors and all the pumpkin spice vibes! I've been loving this trend especially because fall tends to reach Louisiana a little late...like everything else in the world, lol.

Are you a fan of fall florals?!

Photos by: Randy P. Schmidt Jr.

Love and Kisses, 

...Fall Festival?! No Probs Bob (Pt 1)

Well Hello There!

I'm not quite sure how it's done in the rest of the world, but in New Orleans? We like to PARTAY! I know most festivals are over by this point, but the fall festival season in NOLA is just revving up. I mean, Seafood Fest, VOODOO Fest, and the Fried Chicken Fest are literally just around the corner.

Dress: Free People (via Shop Bop)
Kimono: Flynn Skye
Necklace: Forever 21(super old!!, I'm sorry I can't even find anything similar)
Sunnies: Aldo Shoes (old, similar linked), Hat: Forever 21

Backpack: DSW Shoes 

Dressing for a festival in the spring is totes easy: shorts, crops, booties, fun jewelry and you're done! However, sometimes dressing for a festival in the fall can be a little bit more difficult. I partnered up with a old friend of mine (Heyy Dee!) to shoot some a fun look for fall festival season.

Converse Chuck Taylors: JC Penney  

I'm so obsessed with this slinky black maxi I got from ShopBop! It's long enough to keep you warm during cooler nights, but the high slit on the side still allows a little air to flow through there. I paired it with a super cool necklace scarf from Forever 21, a kimono, and of course my favorite festival shoe, low-top Converse Chuck Taylors.

What do you plan on wearing to a fall festival? 

Photos by: Delerio Bailey 

Love and Kisses, 

...5 Trends for Fall to try NOW!

Hi Lovely Ladies!

As most of you know, I'm a born and raised native New Orleanian! Growing up a Southern Belle is pretty much the greatest way to live! Charm School, Dance Classes, Cheerleading lessons, Purity Classes...you name it, southern girls do it! And somehow we manage to do it all in extreme heat and humidity.

Quite possibly one of the worst things about living in NOLA is the crazy, unpredictable weather. This week alone, I've been able to wear a fur vest one day and jean shorts the next. As READY as I am for fall...it's just not here yet :(....I hate admitting that out loud, btw!

Today I want to focus on 5 Fall Trends that you can try NOW during this in-between weather! One night when shopping for new fall accessories for this post I discovered Raise Marketplace. This really cool site that offers discounted gift cards to buy from my favorite retailers such as Nasty Gal, Forever 21, H&M, and pretty much any place you can think of. You can even SELL giftcards on there to get rid of the ones you don't want! Look below to see the great pieces I pulled for my top 5 Trends for fall: 

Trend 1: Menswear trends are literally ALL THE RAGE this fall. I have this cute sweater vest and over-sized sweater vest, that I wear all the time. They are very much a fall trend, but you definitely won't have you sweating in the heat! Both items can be found at Nasty Gal. 

Trend 2: Dark colored nails are the easiest way to showcase fall trends in hotter states! According to The Zoe Report, dark blue is the chicest fall color. Here are 2 great options...easily found at your nearest Wal-Greens.

Trend 3: Midi Skirts are amazing! They showcase the smallest part of your leg and they normally have a high-waist so they also showcase the smallest part of your waist. That's a total win in my book! These 2 options are both found at Forever 21...and psst....the accordion pleated midi has been featured in many of our favorite style mags ;)!

Trend 4: Cold weather accessories are also a great way to bring a little Fall into your life! We like this black felt hat and even this great corduroy drawstring bag! The hat is from Warehouse and the bag can be found at H&M.

Trend 5: Next to wearing fall nails, another super easy way to get ready for fall is the shoes! I've already started wearing booties and textured shoes to get into the fall-time groove! The furry sneaker and pointy toe flat pictured are by Vince and the bootie are by everyone's favorite brand, Sam Edelman. 

What are your favorite fall trends?!

Love and Kisses,