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The Bag With The Cool Factor

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography

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Handbags: Chrissie Bedford Nylon Tote in Midnight & Marlena Bedford Nylon Backpack in Black c/o MZ Wallace

Outfit: Distressed Denim | Plaid Shirt (wearing sz Medium for looser fit) | Chinese Laundry Zip It Bootie (wearing sz 37.5 and I normally wear 6.5) c/o Haus 131 | Navy Leather Parker Belfast Jacket (wearing sz S)

Hair Style by Courtney Johnson at Rigsby Frederick Salon in Baton Rouge, LA

Good Morning readers, tomorrow is the big day at Emma’s Shoes in Metairie. I can’t wait to see all of you at my Halloween event featuring a handbag trunk show with MZ Wallace! In case you haven’t noticed, the Marlena Backpack is my favorite bag from MZ Wallace Fall collection right now. I feel so cool and sporty-chic when I’m rocking a backpack instead of a structured tote. Don’t get me wrong, I love all of my handbags, but when I want to go for an edgier feel I like to wear my Marlena especially when traveling. I defintely think that backpacks add that instant cool factor to your look. They make you look fun and adventurous like you might need your hands free at any given moment to do something spontaneous. However, if there is anyone who needs free hands more than adventurous people, it’s moms! I watch my “fairy” God child from time to time and I don’t know how moms carry anything for themselves at all! You’ve got the carseat, the stroller, the diaper bag, the pacifier that she keeps throwing on the ground and oh yea, the baby! What mom has extra hands for a handbag? Moms, adventurous travelers and girls who just want to add the cool factor to your look, make sure to come check out the Marlena for yourself at Emma’s Shoes in Metairie tomorrow. I’ll be there from 2-4, but they’ll have the bags on display all day! They’ll even have MZ Wallace’s newest backpack available from their holiday collection called the metro backpack.  On top of that, you will receive a delicous dessert Jar by Dani with purchase. Trust me, you do not want to miss out on these mouthwatering treats!

Visit my last post for more details on all 3 bags–> Join Me For An MZ Wallace Halloween Event!

P.S. If the Chrissie bag in this post is too large for your everyday needs, but you love the style… you’re in luck because they make a smaller version called the Andie!

Event Details: MZ Wallace Handbag Trunk Show on Thursday, October 30th at Emma’s Shoes | 110 Rosa Ave., Metairie, LA | Phone: (504) 407- 0668 | Receive #JarsbyDani with purchase!

Thank you to MZ Wallace for sponsoring this post. All opinions are my own.

Last Day To Shop The Gigi New York & Graphic Image Sale!

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography

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Use code: WEAREFAMILY for 25% OFF your entire purchase! Shop here–> Gigi New York | Graphic Image

Good Morning readers, today is the last day to take advantage of the Gigi New York & Graphic Image Family Sale! Pictured above are some of my favorite bags and accessories from the fall collection. Make sure to stock up while you can get 25% OFF your entire purchase!  Trust me, you don’t want to miss out! Over the past few years, Gigi New York has quickly made its way to becoming my go-to brand for handbags and leather accessories. I just know that you will absolutely fall in love with this brand too after just your first purchase.

My Top 5 Faves: The Parker Satchel | The Madison Crossbody | The Uber | The Olivia | The Jeissca Tote

For more info on the Parker Satchel, visit this post–> The “It” Bag of The Season 

P.S. I have an exciting announcement coming to Haute Off The Rack soon involving Gigi New York so stay tuned!

Monday Blues Never Looked So Good!

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography

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Outfit: AQ/AQ Blue Lexi Dress | Schutz Gilberta Pumps | Rachel Clutch c/o Elaine Turner

Jewelry: Hera Necklace | Bracelets c/o Loren Hope (Available at Mint Boutique in Baton Rouge & Candy Apple Boutique in Metairie, LA)

Good Morning readers, today I’m kicking the Monday Blues in the gut with one of my looks from New York Fashion Week. I shot this dress on Day 4 of New York Fashion Week and have been wanting to put it back on ever since!  There is so much I could point out about this dress from the “Kendall Jenner” slits and open sides to the electric blue color and flattering empire waist. However, I’m going to let you do the talking. What are your thoughts on this blue AQ/AQ dress and how would you have styled it? I decked mine out with Loren Hope jewels and a simple pair of black pumps, but I want to know what you would have paired it with!  The reason why I want to hear what you have to say is because this blue statement gown is so memorable that I think it needs to be styled in completely different way in order for me to wear it again. I can’t wait to hear your ideas!

On another note, if you’re loving the Loren Hope jewels featured in this post, you’re going to die when you see her latest fall/winter collection, which you’ll soon see styled on Haute Off The Rack. Until then, you can view the collection here–> Loren Hope Fall/Winter 2014 Look Book

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Almost Famous in For Love & Lemons

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Outfit: For Love & Lemons Antigua Dress | Dolce Vita Heels c/o Fatal Obsessions (also available in black) | Rachel Clutch c/o Elaine Turner

Jewelry: Safe & Sound Necklace c/o Lola James Jewelry | Gold Cuff c/o French Connection | Mara Bracelet c/o Loren Hope | Rings c/o Gorjana

Good Morning readers, I hope you’re all having a great week so far. I can’t believe that it’s already Thursday! Time has flown by since I returned from New York Fashion Week.  Speaking of fashion week, this is one of the looks I shot in front of the Lincoln Center on Day 3! Let me just tell you, if you want to turn heads at an upcoming party or event, this dress has your name written all over it. Don’t worry it’s available in other colors besides yellow! The white one is stunning for brides! Anyway, the photographers practically sprinted over when they saw a glimpse of neon yellow and lace strutting up the stairs of the Lincoln Center. Yes, I said strut because that’s what you have to do in this dress. You have to own it! The street style photographers couldn’t get enough of it though! They came in herds to get a shot anytime I stopped for a photo! I’m not gonna lie… I felt pretty glamorous, almost famous even! However, it was the dress they were after, not me! Haha! I still pretended it was me they wanted though! Hey, you would have pretended too!!