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How To Master The Athleisure Trend
For my second post of the day, I’m talking about how to master the athleisure trend. If you’re one to dress in your activewear even when you don’t plan to hit the gym that day, then I’m sure you’re loving the new trend as am I! Sometimes I’ll even shower after working out and put on new activewear clothing to wear for the rest of the day because hey, it’s comfy! Plus it’s easy and functional especially for someone who works from home. Scroll down to see how to seamlessly pull off the trend.
Photos by: Lainey Reed Photography
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Outfit: Ripped Jeans | Similar Olive Jacket | Similar Sleeveless Sweater | Rebecca Minkoff Mini Suki c/o Emma’s Shoes | Chloe Marcie Satchel | Nike Free Running Shoes
The key to mastering the athleisure trend is chic accessories and a cool pair of sneakers. A really edgy yoga pant style doesn’t hurt either! If I’m heading out to run errands after the gym or if I just straight up want to wear fitness clothing that day then I like to my pair outfit with my black Nike running shoes and a nice handbag like my Chloe Marcie Satchel. I like how the chic handbag offsets the casual vibe of the sneakers for an unexpected twist to the everyday activewear outfit. If you don’t own a big handbag, not to worry because a simple cross body like my Rebecca Minkoff Mini Suki looks just as cute!
As for the actual outfit, I say anything goes as long as you add a jacket, vest or even a scarf. In this case I’m wearing jeans, but this outfit would have looked equally as chic with yoga pants. It’s really the accessories that pull the whole look together. I also added jewelry to help dress up my look, but jewelry definitely isn’t necessary to pull off the athlesuire trend!
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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!
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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.
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New Orleans Mardi Gras 2016 Recommendations
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
Ace Hotel
Lowes Hotel
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Where to dine:
My Favorite NOLA Brunch Spots:
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!
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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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Outfit: Denim | Ankle Boots | Rebecca Minkoff Mini Suki | Grey T-shirt (also available here) | Military Vest | Similar Beanie
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
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
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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
Photos by: Lainey Reed Photography
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Favorite Chambray Shirt
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
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!
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!
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