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Time is Luxury

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography

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Outfit: Distressed Jeans | Sweater c/o 525 America | Fuzzy Socks | China Set c/o Chateau En Mae

Jewelry: Naomi Ring c/o Kendra Scott

“Luxury to me is not about buying expensive things; it’s about living in a way where you appreciate things.” – Oscar De La Renta

Good Morning readers, after the fashion world’s recent loss of Oscar De La Renta, the quote above really stuck out to me.  So I thought I’d share a few of my favorite things with you this morning that I consider luxuries. To me, it’s really the little things in life like being able to enjoy coffee in the morning and desert after dinner or even in the middle of the day! It’s about getting to wear my fuzzy socks and robe while working from home, having lunch with my best friend and not having to worry that I need to be back at work at a certain time. Luxury is getting to enjoy the things you love to do without the stress and worry that there is something else you should be doing and it’s about appreciating the time you have to soak it up. Time is luxury!  Don’t get me wrong, I also find nice handbags, weekend trips to the beach and weeklong stays in Europe luxuries too, but again it’s still about the time you have to enjoy those things.  I hope I explained how I feel correctly and didn’t come off as ignorant by saying any of that. All I’m trying to say is that to me, luxury is the time being able to do what I love whether that means playing with my little fairy-god-child and best friend, drinking coffee and desert outside with my boyfriend, a weekend at the beach or even just blogging in my pajamas and fuzzy socks. I value all of that more than anything.

 

Haute For Spring + Behind The Scenes

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Good afternoon readers, I hope you all had a lovely weekend. I’m so excited to finally share this video by Heritage 1221 Cinema with you.  My photographer, Kaela and I have been wanting to show you behind the scenes footage from our photo shoots together plus give you a little taste of New Orleans, Louisiana so I’m sure you can imagine how excited we were when we partnered up with Heritage 1221 Cinema to create a video here in Nola. The film captures some of my favorite spots in the French Quarter like Cafe Du Monde as well as some of Nola’s most historic landmarks, which make this city so unique. I hope you enjoy Haute For Spring and check back tomorrow for some behind the scenes action with Haute Off The Rack and Kaela Rodehorst Photogrpahy! View the video below or click here–> Haute For Spring

Haute for Spring from Heritage1221 on Vimeo.

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photograph

Outfit: Tulle Skirt c/o Windsor Store | Studded Pumps c/o French Connection | Free People Scallop Edge Crop

Jewelry: Michael Kors Watch | Light As a Feather Ring c/o Pandora | Maren Bangles, Jodi Stackable Rings, Paige Ring | Necklace & Yvonne Chalcedony Ring c/o Mary P. Lamb Designs 

A special thank  you to Heritage 1221 Cinema for creating such an amazing film that captures both my passion and beautiful city.

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photograph

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Outfit: Mother Denim & Ray ban Clubmaster Sunglasses via The Mix | Pretty in Pink Sweater c/o 525 America also (here) | Mingle Mingle Mini in White Baby Croc c/o Kelly Wynne | Aqua iPhone Case c/o Gigi New York |  Dolce Vita Hettie Heels c/o Fatal Obsessions (use code: FOXHOTR for 20% OFF your entire purchase at Fatal Obsessions) | Essie Nail Polish: In The Ca-ba-na

Jewelry: Michael Kors Watch | Crystal Knot Necklace c/o Dotted Tusk (contact Caroline at Dottedtusk@gmail.com for order inquiries) | Light As a Feather Ring c/o Pandora | Jodi Stackable Rings, Paige Ring | Yvonne Chalcedony Ring c/o Mary P. Lamb Designs |

Good Morning readers, I apologize for my lack of blog posts lately, but I’ve added a quite a few new responsibilities to my plate so I’m still trying to get organized. Don’t you worry though because I have a ton of exciting giveaways and features planned for Haute Off The Rack coming soon including a cool video that I filmed in New Orleans yesterday with Heritage 1221 Cinema to show you some New Orleans fun and behind the scenes footage of my photo shoots with Kaela Rodehorst Photography.

Today’s look is the perfect kind of transitional outfit for our crazy Louisiana weather. It’s chilly enough for a light sweater and jeans, but warm enough to wear caged heels and to go without a jacket. I recommend wearing light wash denim and pastel or bright-colored sweaters to give your outfit more of a spring-time feel. You can also start using all of your spring accessories like this white baby croc handbag from Kelly Wynne’s spring collection. Speaking of white accessories, it’s all the rage this season!

As for the the gorgeous Dotted Tusk Crystal Knot necklace that I’m wearing today’s post, make sure to keep your eye out for a giveaway with this one-of-a-kind gem on @HauteOfTheRack’s Instagram this week!

P.S. If you love the Mingle Mingle Mini handbag in today’s post, make sure to stop by the Kelly Wynne Trunk Show at The Mix Boutique in Mandeville next Friday, March 28. More details on the ad below!

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