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The English Tea Room
Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography
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Outfit: Plaid Shirt | Photo Ready Cropped Denim | Joie Kidmore Rosegold Sneakers c/o Emma’s Shoes | Parker Satchel c/o GiGi New York
Jewelry: Yvonne Ring c/o Mary P Lamb Designs | Rings & Mika Necklace c/o Gorjana | Hannah Bracelet & Arden Bracelet c/o Kendra Scott
Hi everyone and Happy Sunday! I’m going to share the story behind these photos with you today. It’s really no spectacular story. I guess you might consider it more of an explanation. I’m willing to bet that I’m not the only one who thinks this, but lately it’s been hard to find things in my closet to wear (other than casual jeans & a plaid shirt) to fit my mood because even though it’s technically still winter, my mind is already on pre-spring mode. I want to wear bright colors and lighter clothing, but it’s obviously still way too cold for that. So when Kaela (my photographer) showed up to my house recently for a blog photo shoot, she of course found me throwing things around in my office/closet and totally unprepared for the shoot! I decided that due to my lack of outfit inspiration, I’d rather explore Downtown Covington until I felt more inspired. So we did! In case you didn’t catch on, Downtown Covington is where I live.
It was such a beautiful day and during our little venture we came across the lovely English Tea Room. The quaint old patio and bright red telephone booth looked so adorable that I couldn’t help myself and insisted that we pause the exploration to stop for hot tea and freshly baked scones. Our waiter was so sweet and knowledgable about all of the teas. He even remembered what I ordered from one of my previous visits! Hopefully he’ll remember next time too because I already forgot the name of my tea! Haha! Anyway after stopping to enjoy ourselves on that beautiful afternoon, we couldn’t leave the English Tea Room without a little photo opt in the telephone booth! I mean, can you blame me! If you ever find yourself wandering around Downtown Covington, make sure to stop by for afternoon tea and delicious scones hot out the oven!
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Day 1 of my New Orleans French Quarter Stylecation
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Hi everyone! I apologize for the late post today, but I had the worst sinus headache all day. Anyway, I’m all better now and I’m so excited to share day 1 of our New Orleans French Quarter “Stylecation” with you! I teamed up with Krystal of A Pinch of Lovely and Juley of Upperlyne & Co to give you five whole days of New Orleans fashion, food and fun just in time for Mardi Gras! We’ll tell you all of the best places to drink, dine and wine (oh and sleep) in New Orleans.
French Quarter Stylecation: (noun) /stīl/ + \vā-ˈkā-shən, və-\ = a style guide on what to wear to all of the best places to eat, drink, party and sleep in New Orleans!
(not pictured– the ridiculous amount of luggage that we really packed for the week!) Thank goodness that the bell hops were top notch and helped me lug two whole carts full of my stuff up to our room! I give the Saint Hotel not 5, but 6 stars for their impeccable customer service! Check out my twitter (@hauteofftherack) if you want to see what my luggage really looked like!
On Day 1 of our French Quarter Stylecation, we checked into one of New Orleans’ newest hotels, the Saint Hotel located on Canal Street just around the corner from the Quarter. I love the hotel’s modern style with a mix of heaven-meets-hell. The lobby is simply stunning with it’s long dining room table surrounded by lucite chairs and the beautiful chandeliers that hang inside of large gold bells. My favorite part about the rooms other than the perfect city view and comfy beds is the exposed brick walls and long white curtains.
See more on the Saint Hotel tomorrow!
If there is one place that you must absolutely visit in the French Quarter, it is none other than Cafe Beignet. Cafe Beignet on Royal St. is the most darling little spot to enjoy mouth-watering beignets and café au lait! The cafe is open to the street, so it’s perfect for people watching in the Quarter. The characters in the Quarter are pretty interesting even on a normal Wednesday morning! So keep your eyes open!
Cafe Du Monde is another great place to stop for beignets too, but I love the sweet and quaint atmosphere of Cafe Beignet especially when I want to avoid the hustle and bustle of tourists in Jackson Square! It’s a local hidden gem!
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Outfit: Denim| Sleeveless Trench Coat | Sweater | Dolce Vita Ankle Boots | Parker Satchel c/o Gigi New York
Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography
Check back tomorrow for Day 2 of our French Quarter Stylecation. Visit A Pinch of Lovely & Upperlyne & Co for their reviews and outfit details.
This post was brought to you by the French Quarter Business Association. All opinions are my own.
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Part I of My Stay at The Le Meridien New Orleans with The Glitter Guide
Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography
Hair by: Ginger Dickey | Luxy Hair | Makeup by: Ashley Sievert Beauty | Location: Le Meridien Hotel in New Orleans
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Outfit details: GoGo Dresses in Fushcia and Peony Pink c/o Camilyn Beth | Flirty Foldover Clutch c/o Kelly Wynne | Black Pumps c/o Dee Keller | Jewelry c/o Kendra Scott (new spring collection will be released on January 21)
Pink Trench Coat | Dolce Vita Harlene Ankle Boots | J Brand Photo Ready Ankle Cropped Jeans | Navy Parker Satchel c/o GiGi New York | Krewe Du Optic Julia Sunglasses (Local New Orleans Designer)
Sleeveless Trench Coat | Jenn Bucket Bag in Desert Rose (designed by Jenn of Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with Gigi New York)
Sequin Leggings c/o Candy Apple Boutique (sold out)
Fashionably Late Tee c/o ILY Couture
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Natural Took Me All Morning Tee c/o Ashley Sievert | New Orleans Style book c/o Andi Eaton | Tieks | Naked On The Run Palette
Hi everyone and Happy Monday! Today is an especially good Monday because my #GirlAboutTown New Orleans hotel feature is live on the Glitter Guide! Head over to their site to read part I of my Le Meridien New Orleans Hotel review! –> theglitterguide.com Plus get my tips on how to plan your first trip to New Orleans and find out where I love to to shop in the city! Don’t worry I’ll be talking all about my favorite places to eat in Part II of my Glitter Guide Girl About Town Feature!
Check out the behind the scenes video from our shoot at the Le Meridien New Orleans hotel by Brooke Boyd!
Haute off the Rack / Glitter Guide from Brooke Boyd on Vimeo.
Every time I’m in New Orleans, I always want to stop at Felipe’s on N Peters St. to chow down on some fish tacos or I like to run by District Donut on Magazine for some donut sliders. Right now they even have a special King Cake donut in honor of Carnival Season. Those are just two places, but don’t worry I have a whole list of all my favorite places to brunch, lunch, snack and dine in New Orleans!
My Favorite NOLA Brunch Spots:
Court of Two Sisters
Antoine’s
Elizabeth’s
Commander’s Palace
My Favorite Snack Spots In NOLA:
Aunt Sally’s Pralines
Café Beignet
Café Du Monde
District Donut
Sucre
King Cake at Manny Randazzo in Metairie
Snowballs in the summer
My Favorite Lunch Spots In NOLA:
The Rib Room
Juan’s Flying Burrioto
Magasin
Mother’s
Port of Call
Neighborhood Restaurant, Katie’s
Camellia Grill
Cochon Butcher
My Favorite Dinner Spots In NOLA:
Sylvain
Dickie Brennan’s
Commander’s Palace
Jacques Imo’s
Galatoire’s
Café Adelaide
Peche
Latitude 29
Borgne
Domenica
First time in NOLA? Plan out your meals first! Can you tell I’m a foodie? It’s not just me, though—New Orleans is the place to dine! Once you finish your meal itinerary, pencil in a little shopping on Magazine Street and some leisure time to stroll through the St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square and the beautiful streets in the Garden District. I also love walking down Royal Street to admire all of the stunning old architecture, live street music and the brightly colored houses. If you want to try something really fun, schedule a cooking class at the New Orleans School of Cooking. You’ll be amazed at what you’ll learn! Plus, you get to enjoy wine and a little French Quarter history while you cook. They’ll even show you how to make homemade pralines! One more thing: Do me a favor and don’t leave the French Quarter without stopping for beignets at Café Du Monde or Café Beignet! I promise that they’re worth it!
Shopping: I love shopping at Haus 131, Elle boutique and Sincerely Luxe on Magazine St. as well as the Shops at Canal Place. I always like to stop at Emma’s Shoes and Candy Apple in Metairie on the way to the city as well.
This post was brought to you by the Glitter Guide. A huge thanks to my amazing team for making this post possible!
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Haute Off The Rack’s Highlights of 2014
Photo by: Dave Puente
Good Morning readers, I hope you had a wonderful weekend! I know it’s been since New Year’s Eve since I last posted, but I just needed a little time to get prepared for 2015! 2014 was one heck of a year! I feel so blessed to have experienced all of these incredible moments with you via my blog and social media. All of these amazing opportunities would not be possible without your readership and support! My blog also wouldn’t be possible without my awesome photographer, Kaela Rodehorst Photography and the support of my friends and family. Thank you for another spectacular year! Also, a huge thank you to all of the sweet brands and boutiques who partnered with Haute Off The Rack this past year!
Your favorite faux fur of 2014! See full post here–> Midnight Bronze + Espresso
Your favorite neutral winter look of 2014–> $250 ASOS Gift Card Giveaway
Haute Off The Rack turned 2 in February of 2014! See full post here–> Happy Birthday Haute Off The Rack
One of my top five best moments of 2014 includes sitting across from Stacy London at the Rebecca Taylor show during February NYFW! Oh and of course catching up with Rachel Parcell of Pink Peonies after the show!
Your favorite maxi skirt of 2014! See full post here–> A Skirt Fit for A Queen
During the entire month of March 2014, Krystal from a A Pinch of Lovely and I were featured on the home page of Kendra Scott’s site to get everyone excited for the grand opening of Kendra Scott in Louisiana. We even got to create our own shopping page with our favorite pieces from the spring collection. See the full posts here–> Kendra Scott Goes Mardi Gras Glam & Sweet Southern Charm
Your favorite swimsuits of 2014 below!
See entire post here–> The Art of Layering
See entire post here–> Happy Memorial Day!
Your favorite swim coverups of 2014! See full post here–> What’s Haute Now: Mara Hoffman Coverups
Your favorite silk caftan of 2014! See the full post here–>Mrs. Fancy Pants
I got my hair colored for the first time with Lucky Magazine and Aloxxi this past September during New York Fashion Week. See the full post here–> My First Hair Color Experience
Krystal from A Pinch of Lovely and I had the honor and pleasure of meeting and interviewing Kendra Scott at her Baton Rouge store Grand Opening party! See full post here–> Kendra Scott Grand Opening Party on Perkins Rowe
My highest viewed post of 2014! See full post here–> 10 Reasons to Try Pure Barre
This past Fall I had the honor of launching the Parker Satchel with Gigi New York during New York Fashion Week! See full post here–> The “It” Bag of The Season
See my 2 favorite looks from NYFW September 2014–> Monday Blues Never Looked So Good & Almost Famous in For Love & Lemons
Viewing the Kate Spade Spring 2014 Collection was definitely one of the highlights of my New York Fashion Week trip this past September! See the full post here–> Kate Spade NYFW Recap
Experiencing the beautiful 30A with the Hilton San Destin during South Walton Fashion Week definitely sits at my top 5 best moments of 2014!
This past September I hosted my first shopping event and fashion show with Saks Fifth Avenue at Canal Place in New Orleans! See Full post here–> Shop With Me At Saks in Canal Place
I have to say that designing my own ‘Jenn Bucket Bag’ with GiGi New York and the celebrating the launch in the big apple this past November definitely sits at number one of my best moments of 2014! See more on the Jenn Bucket Bag here–> The Debut of the Jenn Bucket Bag & Jenn Bucket Bag Travels to NYC
My sun room’s best makeover of 2014! See full post here–> Holiday Decor & Gifts For Her
Your favorite ‘field of dreams’ looks with Free People! See full posts here–> Field of Dreams with Free People & Whimsical Winter Style with Free People
Also at the top of my list– Blake finally made his debut on Haute Off The Rack this past December! See full post here–> Cozy His & Hers
Your top 3 favorite New Year’s Eve Looks below! See full post here–> Steal The Spotlight This New Year’s Eve
Your top faves from #TuesdayShoesday on Instagram!
Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography
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