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Tag Archives: travel style
Neutral Travel Outfit
Today I’m finally sharing this neutral travel outfit that I wore before my recent trip to Rhode Island. If you follow me on Instagram, then you know I actually wore this outfit to New Orleans to stay the night before my flight. It’s pretty much impossible for me to look this put together at 4 am on a Friday morning, but I did look this cute traveling the day before to New Orleans. Haha!
In other news, I’m so excited to travel to SoCal tomorrow for a getaway in Laguna Beach followed by a bachelorette trip in Palm Springs so stay tuned for tomorrow’s travel style post on Instagram!
Photos by: Lainey Reed Photography
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Outfit: Black Jeans | Back T-shirt (available in more colors) | Cassidy Weekend Duffle Bag, Reversible Colorblock Poncho & Peep Toe Booties c/o Sole Society | Eartha Soft Top Handle Satchel c/o Zac Zac Posen | Bric’s 21′ Spinner Trunk | Floppy Hat
Jewelry: Michael Kors Watch | Kendra Scott Gavin Cuff
Good morning everyone, I hope you all had as wonderful weekend as I did! The weather was out of this world amazing! I even got to break some of new wedges and sandals.
As for today’s look, not only is it perfect to wear while traveling, but it’s also a great transitional outfit for that awkward phase in between winter and spring. I styled my black jeans and poncho with open toe booties and a fresh ivory satchel for a subtle hint of spring.
P.S. These photos are making me so sad about hair! If you follow me on snapchat, then you know I chopped off all my hair into a long bob and now I miss it! 
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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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Comfortable Travel Clothes
If you know me at all, then you know that comfortable travel clothes are a must for me. In fact, I would travel in my pajamas and Ugg Boots if I could, but unfortunately traveling in PJs just isn’t acceptable in the real world. Thankfully, I found some extremely comfortable jeans from Punch Boutique and the cutest ankle boots by Yosi Samra for traveling. I wore this outfit while traveling to New York last week for a fun work trip with MZ Wallace, Yosi Samra and Julie Vos.
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Outfit: Quilted Joules Jacket (wearing sz S) & AG Legging Ankle Jeans c/o Punch Boutique (order online or call the store at (540) 904-6743) | Drew Ankle Boots c/o Yosi Samra (also available here) | Sleeveless Sweater (similar here) | West 57th 360 Wheelie c/o Henri Bendel | Chelsea Tote & Cameo Luster Mayfair Tote c/o MZ Wallace |
Jewelry: Elephant Pendant Necklace, Spencer Link Bracelet, Soho Ring, Greek Key Cuff, Chloe Ring <–SALE Alert! Take 30% OFF w/ code: HOTR30
About the jacket: We all know how much I love the color olive so of course I fell in love with the jacket because of that, but then I fell even more in love with it once I tried it on. Not only is it super comfortable and flattering, but it’s also perfect for the weather down here in the south and even great for layering under bigger coats up north.
About the jeans: I’ve only owned these jeans for a couple of weeks and I’ve already worn them more than some of the jeans I’ve had sitting in my closet for a couple of years. They fit like a legging and they’re perfect for petite people because they’re ankle length jeans so they hit just right on me, which means no alterations! I also really like the wash because they’re in between dark and light so you can wear them year round.
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Travel Luggage Tricks!
Travel Luggage Tricks: The number one trick to always spotting your luggage first on the carousel in baggage claim lies in the color of your luggage! I’m really hoping you already knew that though! I never ever buy a plain black or brown piece of luggage. I always choose a color and in this case I chose multiple colors with the French Bull 21″ Carry On spinner, which is exclusively available at Target! It also comes in a larger size here–> French Bull Vee 28″ Spinner
Photos by: Kristina Britt Photography
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Outfit: French Bull 21″ Spinner Carry On Luggage c/o (exclusively available at Target + see larger size here) | Striped Dress (long sleeve version here) | Cashmere Fringe Cardigan c/o Calypso St. Barth | Nylon Sutton Bag c/o MZ Wallace
Jewelry: Elephant Pendant Necklace, Soho Ring, Botticelli Bangles & Cuff c/o Julie Vos <- SALE Alert! Get 20% OFF w/ code: LSU20
Good Morning readers, over the past few years I’ve first handedly learned a couple more travel luggage tricks so I figured I would share them with you:
1) If you’re an over packer like me, do yourself a favor and just pack two checked bags instead of stuffing everything into one bag and risking the overweight limit fee on the way home. It’s way cheaper to just check two bags instead paying an extra $100 on top of the one bag fee.
2) Always pack your hairspray and perfumes inside of plastic water resistant bags so that it won’t leak onto your clothing.
3) If you think it may rain while your luggage is making its way to the plane outside in the baggage carts, wrap your belongings inside of the luggage with a large trash bag on both the bottom and the top. I still have water stains on a white blazer from my stuff getting drenched at the airport while they were unloading the plane.
4) Pack extra carry on bags! I always stuff two extra carry on bags into the front pocket of my suitcase in case I end up traveling home with more stuff that I originally packed, which happens more often that not. I recommend my MZ Wallace metro or sutton totes because they can fold up super tiny and are extremely lightweight.
5) 360 spinners are the way to go! There is absolutely no reason for your luggage to only have two wheels when they can have four! After the first time I used a spinner, I wondered how I ever got through life without one! If you don’t already have a spinner, trust me you need one–>French Bull Vee 28″ Spinner
P.S. These photos were taken of My Style Diaries and I and the International House Hotel in New Orleans during a fun little staycation, which we’ll be sharing soon on our blogs! So stay tuned!
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