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10 Fun & Affordable Spring Activities

Hey everyone, I know I’ve been mentioning this a lot lately, but I cannot get over this Spring weather! This beautiful “true spring” weather is so rare for us here in Louisiana. We usually go straight from winter to intense summer heat and completely skip the perfect in between temperatures! So I’ve been finding every excuse to work outside, dine outside and of course drink outside. I highly suggest you do the same and to help you maximize your spring, I’ve teamed up with Barrington Gifts to give you 10 Fun & Affordable Spring Activities for you to cross off your list!

1) Plan an outdoor wine tasting with your friends!

2) Have a picnic at park or even in your own backyard! Picking up Chick-Fil-A in  the drive-thru and eating it outside when you get home counts too! LOL

3) Work on landscaping your yard or plant a garden! I definitely don’t have a green thumb, but I plan to enjoy watching Blake work hard on the yard while I sit there and sip something refreshing!

4) Go for a morning walk to clear your mind or an evening stroll with someone special! Someone special doesn’t have to be your husband, it can even be your mom or neighbor! I always enjoy long “walk-talks.”

5) Dust off your cruiser and hit the town or trail on your bike! Don’t forget to pack a bag some water, snacks and extra SPF to reapply! If I’m heading to town on my cruiser, I always throw my Barrington Gifts tote in my basket so I’ll have a cute bag to walk around town with. Plus it has plenty of room in case I decide to buy something. Find my St. Anne tote last styled on the blog here—>Everyday Slip Ons for Spring 

I actually own the St. Anne Monogram Stripe tote in four different prints because Barrington Gifts comes out with brand new designs every season and I use mine so often that I just can’t help but add more to my Barrington Gifts collection each time I see a new print I like. Plus I love that you can monogram them with fun colors to make your initials really pop. I use mine on a daily basis as well as traveling. Speaking of traveling, how cute are their monogrammed passport cases and travel cosmetic kits.

6) Sit outside of a coffee shop and people watch! This is also the perfect time to try out new outdoor cafes and restaurants that you’ve been wanting to try!

7) Invite your friends over for a back porch BBQ!

8) Go strawberry picking and whip up some berry delicious desserts! Pun intended!

9) Go for a test drive in a convertible or drive around town with all the windows down blaring your favorite playlist! Me and Blake do this all the time and we just drive around looking at all of the houses that we hope to live in or build one day.

10) Do your grocery shopping at the local farmers market! This is such a great way to support small local businesses and makes grocery shopping so much more enjoyable.

Bonus! Working too much and don’t have time to cross off your spring bucket list? Throw your laptop and office essentials in your tote and head outdoors to work in the sunshine! It’s better than nothing right?

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Outfit: St. Anne Tote in Monogram Stripe c/o Barrington Gifts | Parker Vintage Cutoff Shorts (also available here) | Yellow Cropped Top (similar here) | Tan Platform Wedges

Bracelets c/o Julie Vos

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Photos by: Caitlin B Photography 

Outfit: Printed Peta Tunic c/o Show Me Your Mumu | Ankle Strap Heels | Keller Two-tone Wedges (old) | Leather Fringe Bag (old) | All In One Clutch c/o Gigi New York | Rayban Clubmasters via The Mix

Jewelry: Megan Long Necklace c/o Kendra Scott| Stella & Dot Pegasus Necklace | Zariin Ring | Stella & Dot Renegade Cluster Bracelet | Gold Bangles c/o Lola James Jewelry 

Good Morning readers, I know it’s a little cold to be wearing a mini tunic dress right now, but we can think warm thoughts, right? We actually shot these looks in October with Show Me Your Mumu when it wasn’t so cold outside. Samantha Blanchard of The Blonde Brew and I got the opportunity to style three Mumu looks from day to night while the Show Me Your Mumu crew was in Louisiana.

These pieces are from the exclusive Show Me Your Mumu Road Trip Collection so I apologize if some of these items are no longer available, but Mumu has an absolutely fabulous new December collection that you’ll just fall in love with. If you’re looking for something fun and original to wear to a holiday party or New Year’s Eve event, check out the collection here–> Show Me Your Mumu

Also, don’t forget to head over to The Blonde Brew to see the rest of Samantha’s look and how she styled her outfit from day to night.

Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

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Good Morning readers, are you ready for the ultimate Christmas Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffer Edition? Abbey of District Dress Up and I have pulled together all of our top favorite stocking stuffers for both men and women to help you check off your Christmas shopping list. We know that Christmas shopping isn’t always easy so to help you out we did all of the searching for you. Now you’re just a few clicks away from filling up those stockings for both him and her!

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Shop Christmas Sweaters & T-shirts c/o Skip N’ Whistle for both men & women | Shop Printed Socks for Men at Banana Republic

Tacky Christmas Sweater tees are always a fun easy gift to a friend. Check out how I styled mine last Christmas season (here).  As for these stylish printed socks, if the sock gnome comes to your house too, then you can ever too many socks! Am I right?

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Tiger Cuff Links c/o Reagan Charleston Design  (also available at The Mix)

These beautifully-made sterling silver cuff links are handcrafted and designed right here in New Orleans, Louisiana. Whether if your guy is fan of the LSU Tigers or a fan of exclusive designer pieces, he’s sure to love these cuff links by Reagan Charleston Design (also available in gold-plated sterling silver).

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Shop Men’s Watches at Nordstrom | Shop Men’s Sunglasses at Zappos |

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Shop Women’s Krewe Du Optic Sunglasses | Megan Long Necklace c/o Kendra Scott | Jody Stackable Rings c/o Kendra Scott | Emerald Piper Bangle c/o Kendra Scott | Shop Bracelets at C. Wonder

If she loves to dress up with colorful accessories and statement jewelry, then you can never go wrong with Kendra Scott.

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Shop Men’s Watches at Nordstrom | Toulouse Flat Back Mirrored Sunglasses c/o Krewe Du Optic  | His S’well Bottle & Roberto Cavalli Cologne c/o The Mix | Men’s Plaid Scarf | Polo Shoes found at TJ Max

If your guy likes to enjoy a nice strong glass of whiskey every once in a while, throw in a bottle of Woodford Reserve and he’ll love everything you got him. No questions asked.  Oh and the “His” S’well bottle is guaranteed to keep his drinks cold for 24 hours straight or warm for a good 12 hours.

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Happy Holidays Coffee Mug, Cable Knit Pillow Case Cover and  Men’s Plaid Pajama Pants and socks c/o H&M

Really? Do I even have to tell you how cute this cozy pillow case is with the pockets? And it’s only $17! 

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Blue Suede Pumps c/o Nine West + InStyle

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Emerald Ring c/o Max & Chloe | Black Leather Gloves

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Clutch c/o C. Wonder | Carousel Tiger Bracelet c/o Reagan Charleston Design 

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Kendra Scott Elle Earrings | Classic Pave Link Bracelet 

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Shop Christmas Sweaters & T-shirts c/o Skip N’ Whistle for both men & women 

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Legwarmers c/o Legwear Loft

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P.S. Remember when I hosted that $500 product giveaway with Gigi New York & Graphic Image? Well guess what!  There is still another chance that you could win! Head on over to District Dress Up to enter this amazing Gigi New York & Graphic Image Giveaway. All of these items make great gifts for yourself and for others this holiday season!

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Williams | Styled by: Haute Off The Rack & District Dress Up 

1 Mumu Skirt, 3 Haute Ways

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Outfit 1: Show Me Your Mumu Skater Skirt | Cropped Top c/o ASOS | Tan Clutch c/o Gigi New York |  Fringe Ankle Booties c/o H&M

Since I am featuring two items from H&M in today’s post, I want to mention again that I will be co-hosting a style event alongside A Pinch of Lovely, Upperlyne, I Heart Nola and The Elizabeth Chronicles on Saturday, November 16th at the Grand Opening of H&M in New Orleans!  All those who attend the Grand Opening Event on Saturday will receive a special passcode that will grant them 20% OFF their entire purchase! I hope to see you there!

I will also be tweeting and Instagraming live from the VIP H&M Masquerade Party on Friday, November 15th so you’ll get to see all of the behind the scenes fun. Make sure to follow @HauteOffTheRack @KRchronicles @Juleytl @KrystalBennett and @IHeartNOLA to stay in the know of all the H&M action. #HMLovesNOLA

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Outfit 2:  Show Me Your Mumu Skater Skirt | Cropped Top c/o ASOS| Faux Leather Jacket c/o H&M | Black Cut OutTexxy Booties c/o Nine West |

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 Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Williams

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Outfit 3:  Show Me Your Mumu Skater Skirt | Aran Sweater c/o ASOS | Similar Suede Wedge Boots (here) | Phillip Lim For Target Purse |

Jewelry: Sky Earrings c/o Kendra Scott | Stella & Dot Statement Necklace |  Petite Medusa Ring c/o Reagan Charleston Design| Michael Kors Watch | 

Good Morning readers, I hope you all had a great weekend. This adorable printed skirt by Show Me Your Mumu is probably my favorite piece from their limited-edition Road Trip collection, which is now available to shop online. Anyway, I love this skirt so much I decided that I would show you three different ways to wear it to help you see how this skirt could fit into your fall wardrobe.

The first two looks take you from day to night.  I know some of you might be thinking that it’s a little cold outside to be wearing a cropped top with a mini skirt in the fall, but those of you who live down here in the south know that we can definitely get away with wearing this outfit most days with the kind of weather we have. During the day, you can wear the skirt with a pair of casual fringe ankle booties and a cropped top with long layered necklaces, and if it’s chilly out you can always add a cool parka jacket. Then at night just throw on pair of heels, add a leather jacket and strut a fun statement necklace.

The third look is super casual and effortless plus I love the skater skirt and sweater combo trend this season. If it’s too cold to have bare legs, you can always wear a pair of black tights with this outfit. However, I would also go for tall black boots as well if you’re going to wear black tights to keep the outfit from looking too busy.

P.S. I can finally share my exciting news with you!

I have been selected along with another local blogger to help launch the Grand Opening of Tiffany & Co. in New Orleans this November & December! Some little blue boxes are already en route to Haute Off The Rack so stay tuned for more details!

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