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GiGi New York x Haute off the Rack Beck Sling Bag

Morning everyone, can you believe this is my first blog post in nearly a year? I just felt like my 5th handbag design with GiGi New York deserved a more permanent place on the internet. I’m also celebrating 10 years of designing bags with them! After polling you all on Instagram on all of the qualities you look for in an everyday bag, we came up with the Beck Sling Bag. It’s a chic and elevated crossbody bag that can be worn multiple ways. The Beck features an interchangeable leather crossbody strap with a lavish gold chain detail plus an extra zip pocket on the back for your convenience. We also created a separate webbing strap for comfy all day wear, which is especially ideal for travel.

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krewe sunglasses

We made sure to incorporate all of your design requests into this bag and trust me when I say you will wear the Beck Sling Bag everyday from dropping the kids off at school and running errands to traveling and even going out with friends. It’s the perfect bag to keep you hands free while you go about your day.

crossbody-bag

jogger set

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Outfit: neoKNIT Cinched Hem Pants (wearing sz S short) | YPB neoKNIT Relaxed Crew (wearing sz S) | New Balance 9060 Sneakers | Beck Sling Bag — 20% OFF | code: HAUTE20 | Krewe Sunglasses 

black cross-body bag

brown trench coat

gigi new york bag

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Outfit: Brown Trench Coat | Mock-neck Top | Triple Metal Keeper Belt | Similar Skort | Black Boots | Gold Earrings | Krewe Sunglasses | Beck Sling Bag — 20% OFF | code: HAUTE20

varley set

gigi new york belt bag

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Outfit:  Hawley Half-Zip Sweat | FreeSoft™️ High-Rise Legging 25″ | Plush Socks | New Balance Sneakers | Vickers Soft Cord Cap | Beck Sling Bag & matching Webbing Strap — 20% OFF | code: HAUTE20 

varley outfit

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fall outfit idea

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Outfit: High Rise Loose Jean (wearing sz 27 short) | Cropped Trench Coat | Pointed Toe Slingback Pump | | Krewe Sunglasses | Heaven Mayhem Mini Knot Earring | Beck Sling Bag — 20% OFF | code: HAUTE20

black sling bag

Gigi New York sources their leathers from France, Italy, Spain you name it and they hand-make the bags right here in the factory in New York so their quality is unmatched! You can check out a full behind the scenes video of us at the factory here–> Jenn Visits Gigi New York & Graphic Image

beck sling bag

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OUTFIT: Easy Y-Neck Button-Up Shirt | Agolde Jeans | | Beck Sling Bag — 20% OFF | code: HAUTE20

tan beck sling bag

beck sling bag

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Outfit: Outfit: High Rise Loose Jean (wearing sz 27 short) | Essential V-neck Shirt | Similar Blazer | Pointed Toe Slingback Pump | Krewe Sunglasses | Heaven Mayhem Mini Knot Earring | Beck Sling Bag — 20% OFF | code: HAUTE20

brooklyn bridge

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The Gigi New York design team is so wonderful to work with because they truly care about the quality and functionality of the bags. So they do an incredible job of bringing my ideas life! As always you can use code: HAUTE20 for 20% OFF your Beck Sling Bag and the matching Webbing Strap.

The Gauze Button Front Shirt You Need This Spring

Morning everyone!! Before we head into Easter weekend, I have a little holiday treat for you. Today is the official drop of the Beachside Gauze Button Front Shirt that I collaborated with Gibsonlook on. This boho-chic shirt features an oversized fit with an exaggerated shirttail that covers your backside while still showing off your legs on the sides, which is so flattering. It’s super lightweight & breathable and when it comes to all the different ways to style it, THE LIMIT DOES NOT EXIST!  This is almost my third year working and collaborating with Gibsonlook and it’s always such a pleasure working with them because they alway put my Haute off the Rack girls first when it comes to designing pieces we know you’ll love. I’m so honored and grateful that they choose to partner with me each and every drop!

The Gauze Button Front Shirt You Need This Spring

activewear romper

Outfit: Beachside Gauze Button Front Shirt (wearing sz S) — 10% OFF with code: HAUTE10 | ponte unitard romper MZ Wallace Sling Bag

tie front shirt

To celebrate we’re giving one away over on my IG, check it out here–> @hauteofftherack

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In cased you missed it, I launched my second 8-piece collection with Gibsonlook this past Fall in September 2022. You can check it out here–> Gibsonlook x Haute off the Rack Fall Collection 

To celebrate, we’re offering 10% OFF your entire purchase with code: HAUTE10. Scroll through this post for fit and sizing info and to see a few different ways to style this shirt.

MY SIZING AND HEIGHT FOR REFERENCE:

Most people don’t realize how petite I am and I understand that knowing my sizes can help you determine what size to get.

 I am 5 ft and post baby I currently wear a size 28 in high waisted jeans and smalls/mediums in leggings. I’m still breastfeeding so my bra size fluctuates, but right now I wear a 36B and take a size S/M in dresses and tops, smalls/mediums in sports bras, and S in outerwear.

button front gauze shirt

swim coverup

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outfit: Beachside Gauze Button Front Shirt (wearing sz S) –take 10% OFF with code: HAUTE10 | Showoff One-Piece Sanibel Necklace in Gold Monaco Demi Cuff 

Bring a little bit of the beach to your wardrobe with this effortlessly chic top and take 10% OFF with code: HAUTE10

leggings outfit

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outfit: Beachside Gauze Button Front Shirt (wearing sz S) — Ponte Jogger Leggings (wearing sz XS) –take 10% OFF with code: HAUTE10 | Sweetheart Corset Slim Tank | Alo Hat | Chloe Slides | MZ Wallace Pippa Bag

Ponte Jogger Leggings:

 size down for more fitted look or go TTS for comfort

Meant to fit like a jogger with a cuff at the bottom // features a pockets on both sides that fit your whole phone

Super high waisted // really hold you in while still super stretchy

These new jogger leggings are revamp from last fall. You all loved them so much we decided to tweak them and make them even better. The fabric is crazy comfy and stretchy and the jogger style gives the leggings a more relaxed effortless look, which I love. If you want a more fitted look, size down or get your regular size a comfy relaxed fit. Don’t worry they’re still just comfortable if you size down. I got them in both the XS and Small!

gibsonlook leggings

striped shorts

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outfit: Beachside Gauze Button Front Shirt (wearing sz S) — Striped Wide Leg Shorts (wearing sz S) –take 10% OFF with code: HAUTE10 | Palma Fedora |

everyday outfit

If you want to see everything that goes into designing a collection with Gibsonlook, you can check out last year’s post here→  HOTR x GL Collection Launch Announcement 

I also love how this reel shows the team in action this past spring while we got together in LA to finalize designs for you after working remotely for months.–>GL x HOTR Fall 2022 Collection Launch Announcement

 

Disco Cowgirl Party Decor Ideas

Howdy y’all! I threw an epic Disco Cowgirl themed party this past weekend for my Eve Parade krewe and we had an absolute blast. Everyone’s costumes were amazing even the guys too because yes, we decided to includes the cowboys!

disco cowgirl themed party

In case you missed it, I started my own Mardi Gras krewe/float in the Eve Parade this year, which is an all female parade on the Northshore in Mandeville. This year it has doubled in size so I’m super excited to ride in it next month on Friday, February 10. More details to come!

Anyway back to the party…Since I’m the lieutenant of my float I thought I would throw a fun themed party to kick off Mardi Gras season to get everyone excited. Usually I host King Cake tasting party, but this year I decided to kick things up a notch and go with a cool trending theme: Disco Cowgirl.

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Outfit: Betsey Johnson Utah Cowboy Boot (short version here) | Show Girl Crystal Fringe Mini Skirt (alternate fringe skirt option) | Crystal Fringe Jacket | Silk Blingdana | Mockneck Bodysuit | White & Crystal Rhinestone Hat

Scroll through this post to see all of the party details! Also, Check out this video from the party–> Disco Cowgirl Party

disco cowgirl party

Can I get Yeehaw for all the vendors who helped transition this space into Disco Cowgirl land? See a full list of all the vendors at the bottom of this blog post.

cowgirl costume

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Disco Cowgirl Party Decor Ideas

balloon garland

 Balloon garland by @thegracefulhost.shop

disco ball

@gloevents_bychloe did such an incredible job with this entrance into the party. I love how she lined the stairs with candles and disco balls and then draped pink and white baby’s breath over the staircase that cascaded all the way down to the floor. I had @thegracefulhost.shop hang a curtain of silver streamers with valance at the top to transition this simple staircase into the perfect photo backdrop.

pink disco balls

cowboy boots

disco ball decor

@gloevents_bychloe hung all of these disco balls from the ceiling and then wrapped them in pink and white baby’s breath to tie in the pink color and give it some added texture.

disco party decor

I love how @gloevents_bychloe also used the pink baby’s breath to create this beautiful tablescape complete with pink sequin runners, disco balls and and pale pink candles.

pink candles

disco cowgirl party ideas

light up letters

How fun are these huge light up letters that say “BOOGIE” for the dance floor? We rented them from @alphalitneworleans.

disco cowgirl costumes

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Huge thanks to Buddy Love for providing all of these super cute outfits for me my and friends to wear to the party! Buddy Love knows how to do Disco Cowgirl right! You can take 15% OFF all of our looks along with your entire purchase using code: HAUTE15

champagne cart

We rented an adorable self serve champagne bar from @corksandconfettirentals and it was such a hit at the party especially when the bar was backed up! I highly recommend renting one of these carts for your next event for your guests to enjoy. It’s also perfect to place at the entrance of your party for your guests to grab as they walk in. You can use it as a self-serve cart or you can hire a bartender to work the cart.

champagne bar

disco cowgirl

champagne cart

white boots

disco ball drink stirrers

specialty cocktails

We had a full service bar outside, but we also served two specialty cocktails: a Yeehaw Margarita and a Disco Cowgirl Paloma | How cute are these disco ball drink stirrers? We hot glued tiny pink hats to a few of them to go with the theme.

Unfortunately, I don’t have photos of the mouth-watering food, but I hosted the party at Meribo where they serve delicious pizzas and pastas!

rhinestone boots

Fun Fact: Blake is wearing the same suit he wore for our wedding five years ago as his costume with some snakeskin cowboy boots that he got from amazon and a western belt buckle. He bought his cowboy hat from a local western store, this one (here) is similar.

disco cowgirl outifts

Kismet Cosmetics Glitter Bar

glitter bar

The party featured a glitter bar by @kismetcosmetics where my guests could get their faces bedazzled with my exclusive glitter blends: Stardust & Haute Boogies Nights. We also offered lip touch ups, which was perfect for photos and you could even purchase the glitter and lip colors too. This was such a cool feature of the party that we actually already booked them again for parade day! Super fun for bachelorette parties, kids parties, music festivals, concerts, big events and especially Mardi Gras

face glitter

360 Photo Booth

360 photo booth

The 360 photo booth that we rented from @b1studiollc was hands down, the best part of the party! We had so much fun dancing and making videos in the photo booth. I highly recommend booking a 360 photo booth for your next big event because it encourages your guests to have fun and get creative. It really helps them let loose and gets them excited to get back on the dance floor. They’re also hilarious to watch the next morning. It was seriously such a blast! I keep trying to think of reasons to throw another party just so I can use the 360 photo booth again.

disco cowgirl party decor

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rhinestone boots

I’m obsessed with these rhinestone cowboy boots! They were absolutely perfect for the party, but they would also be so much fun for concerts, bachelorette parties, Nashville trips and even Vegas! If you’re a bride, don’t even hesitate for a second to get these boots because trust me, you need them! I also linked to some other snazzy boot options below.

cowgirl boots

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Thank you to all of the amazing vendors that helped make this such an amazing party!

Vendors:
360 Photo Booth @b1studiollc
Decor @gloevents_bychloe
Balloons @thegracefulhost.shop
Venue @meribopizza
Outfits @shopbuddylove
Champagne Cart🍾 @corksandconfettirentals
Glitter Bar✨ @kismetcosmetics
Accessories @blingdana_
DJ @black_cat_madisonvlle
BOOGIE letters @alphalitneworleans
Photos @aperture_photos_co

Last Minute Gift Ideas at Walmart

Hey friends, I can’t believe Christmas is this weekend! If you’re in need of some last minute gift ideas, Walmart has you covered with same-day delivery and in-store pick up! I got all of these gifts delivered right to my house including all of the wrapping supplies too! They have an amazing selection of gifts for the whole family. Check out everything below that I got for my family members along with a couple of goodies for myself. Anyone else guilty of buying for others and then deciding that you want the gift for yourself? I can’t help it that Walmart has the prettiest gold and ivory cookware. Plus they’re all super affordable and high quality too.

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walmart gifts

I already own the Drew Barrymore x Walmart toaster, air fryer and crockpot so I figured why not get the pots and pans too!? Just kidding I’ll be gifting this 20 piece non-stick cookware set to one of my  family members! Not saying who though because it’s obviously a surprise.

mini frige

How cute & convenient is this mini fridge? Perfect for mini drink cans and even for storing your skincare products too. It’s on sale for $25 so it makes a great White Elephant gift, but I actually decided to keep this for myself.

last minute gift ideas

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Ninja 4 Quart Air Fryer  | K-cup Coffee Pods | Keurig K-Elite | Bliss Skincare | Mini Fridge | Beautiful 20pc Ceramic Non-Stick Cookware Set, White Icing, by Drew Barrymore  |

See more gift ideas here–> Cozy Loungewear Under $35 & here–> Affordable Gift Ideas at Walmart

This post is in partnership with Walmart, a brand I love. All opinions and selections here are my own. Thank you for supporting the businesses who make this blog possible.