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Gigi New York Stella Clutch Spring Launch

Good Morning everyone! It may be freezing in NYC, but we’ve already got warm weather on our minds as we launch the Gigi New York Stella Clutch in beautiful new pastel colors for spring! I’m obsessed with new azure color that Gigi New York recently introduced as well as the new shade of blush in pebble leather. Considering that Quartz and Serenity are the two pantone colors of 2016, Gigi is right on trend with these two new hues! My favorite part of the Stella clutch other than the new spring colors is the giant, chunky tassel detail on the zipper. On top of that, the clutch also comes with a removable cross body strap for your convenience, which I know is a deal breaker for most of you when it comes to carrying handbags while you’re out and about!

Photos by: Lainey Reed Photography

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Outfit: Blush Trench c/o Chicwish (last seen here) | White Mock Neck Dress | Similar Over The Knee Boots | Stella Clutch c/o GiGi New York |

Jewelry: Tri Pendant Necklace c/o Loren Hope | Jordan Open Ring, Rory Bracelet, Hinge Cuff & Gavin Cuff c/o Kendra Scott

P.S. If you’re loving the jewels from today’s post and live in the New Orleans area, I would love if you stopped by my Galentine’s Day party at the Kendra Scott store on Magazine St. in NOLA next Thursday, February 18th anytime in between 5-8pm. Plus you’ll also enjoy champs along with some red velvet sweets and you’ll a free chance to win my top six favorite pieces including a couple of new pieces from the spring collection. See complete details on the ad below.

New Orleans Mardi Gras 2016 Recommendations

February 9, 2016

Happy Mardi Gras everyone! I’m so excited to takeover @liketoknow.it’s Instagram account today along with @Juleytl and @apinchoflovely to give you a little taste of New Orleans Mardi Gras 2016! Also, in honor of Fat Tuesday, I decided to update my NOLA recommendations for you! Check out the full takeover plus all of my favorites below:

First Stop: we’re checking into the International House Hotel, which is just a couple of blocks from the carnival partying streets of the French Quarter!💜💚💛

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Outfit: Black Ripped Jeans | Nike Free 5.0 Shoes (also available here) | Camel Coat (also available here) | Similar Tan Bag | Bric’s 21″ Rolling Luggage (similar rolling bag) | Large Black & Tan Rolling Luggage (similar here)

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Where to stay:

Monteleone Hotel

The Saint Hotel

Omni Royal Orleans Hotel: stunning rooftop view that overlooks the city

Le Pavillion Hotel: Oldest hotel in New Orleans!

Ritz-Carlton

International House Hotel (see full review here)

Roosevelt Hotel

Le Meridien Hotel: seriously the most comfortable beds ever!!

Windsor Court Hotel

W Hotel French Quarter

Ace Hotel

Lowes Hotel

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Where to dine:

My Favorite NOLA Brunch Spots:

Court of Two Sisters

Antoine’s: Order the shrimp and grits and of course, their famous Oysters, Rock-a-feller and Baked Alaska! Don’t forget to ask for a tour at the end of brunch! The history behind that place is mind blowing!

Elizabeth’s

Commander’s Palace

Willa Jean: Order the milk and cookies for dessert! You won’t regret it!

Broussard’s

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My Favorite Snack Spots In NOLA:

Aunt Sally’s Pralines

Café Beignet: My favorite hidden gem on Royal St.

Café Du Monde: Be prepared to wait in line while enjoying music from talented street performers and jazz bands!

District Donuts

Sucre & Salon by Sucre (see full review post here)

King Cake at Manny Randazzo in Metairie

Snowballs in the summer

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My Favorite Lunch Spots in NOLA:

Magasin

Mother’s

Port of Call

Cafe Amelie on Royal St.

Neighborhood Restaurant, Katie’s

Camellia Grill

Cochon Butcher

Parkways Po-boys

New Orleans School of Cooking: enjoy wine and a little French Quarter history while you learn to cook traditional New Orleans cuisine.

Juan’s Flying Burrito

Domenica Pizza

Dat Dog

Noodle & Pie

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My Favorite Dinner Spots In NOLA:

Sylvain

Dickie Brennan’s

Jacques Imo’s

Galatoire’s

Café Adelaide

Peche

Brennan’s

Latitude 29

Baru Bistro & Tapas: You must order the Mazorca, Guacabello and Atun Tartare

Borgne — great lunch specials too!

Shaya: their endless homemade pita bread and duck hummus is to die for!

Tableau

Mopho

August

Meril (Meril is great for lunch too!)

Where to wine:

The Carousel Bar

Burgundy Bar

Bacchanal Wine: Enjoy wine accompanied by small plates and live music on the open back patio

Cure on Feret

Pat O’s Piano Bar: great courtyard for drinking and visiting with a large group of friends

Cane & Table

Bellocq

Delachaise

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Favorite Chambray Shirt

February 3, 2016

This chambray shirt is still hands down my favorite chambray shirt ever! I’m sure you’ve seen me style this brand on my blog more than enough times to know that I’m in love with Bella Dahl. In case you’re new to Haute Off The Rack, you can see how else I’ve styled these shirts below:

Everyday Chambray Shirt + Leopard Print

(White Version of shirt) What to Wear In The Early Stages of Fall

Denim Skirts + Olive Shirts

Boyfriend Shorts & Button Down Shirts

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Outfit: Chambray Shirt c/o Bella Dahl (on sale here) | Ripped Jeans (most favorite black ripped jeans ever!) | Haircalf Leopard Print Booties c/o Yosi Samra (also available here) | See By Chloe Crossbody (similar style bag) | Similar Knit Beanie

The top featured in today’s post is called the Bella Dahl Split Back Button Down Shirt, which also comes in couple of the other washes too like white, dusk green, black and deep crimson. See here–> Split Back Button Up Shirt

It’s the perfect shirt for a day of playing tourist in the New Orleans French Quarter especially during Mardi Gras. Speaking of Mardi Gras, it’s going to be a beautiful weekend for parades all the way until Fat Tuesday! If you’re heading out to Bacchus & Endymion this weekend, I recommend wearing the following essentials!

Mardi Gras Parade Essentials:

1) Comfortable shoes for walking! I like wearing my Nikes or flat ankle boots!

2) Cross body bag

3) Casual warm jacket that can go day to night!

4) I suggest packing some gloves and a scarf for night time parades!

5) Sunglasses for the day time!

Homemade Dinner ‘Pho’ Valentine’s Day

February 1, 2016

Thank you to World Market for bringing you this post. All opinions are my own.

Every Valentine’s Day, Blake and I always get all dressed up and go out for a fancy dinner, but this year we’re trying something new; a homemade dinner! Over the past couple of years, we’ve started cooking more and attempting to whip up new dishes especially Blake. He never fails to impress me with his cooking, which is one of the qualities I love most about him. He is such a natural in the kitchen unlike me who spills everything everywhere and overcooks the pasta! With that being said, this year we’re going to attempt to make pho and spring rolls for a special date night together. I wish I could take credit for the perfectly wrapped spring rolls and delicious looking pho in the photos below, but that food is actually from a local restaurant that I used for the photo shoot. I can only hope that our meal will turn out that good!

I’m so excited for our new Valentine’s Day date night tradition of cooking together. However, there is a ~~slight~~ huge chance that I will let Blake take care of all the cooking and I’ll stick to setting the table. Speaking of table settings, check out how I styled my home for Valentine’s Day with World Market below!