Philly Nilly

jacket by BB Dakota via Hautelook, sweater via Target, velvet leggings by Pilcro via Anthropologie, 

booties by Hudson via Anthropologie, necklace via H&M, purse Melie Bianco via Vertigo. 

As part of his proposal (yes! we got engaged), Myrt surprised me with a trip to New York, which we took last weekend. Neither of us had ever been to Philadelphia, so we borrowed our friend's car and took a day trip to the city! We had a blast and walked around trying to see as much as we could in the city in just a few hours. Liberty Bell, check... Philly cheesesteaks, check (and gross!)... and the Philly Anthro, CHECK!! We also went to the Fabric Workshop and Museum, which I highly recommend!

xo

NOLA FW: Brennan Manuel, Andrea Loest

THESE SHORTS! by Amanda deLeon, Anthropologie sweater and tights, 

Modcloth booties, Urban Outfitters necklace and Falling Whistle 

Um, can we talk about these shorts for a minute? Or as I dubbed them, SEQUIN PANTIES, Y'ALL. I've been adoring these since Amanda deLeon's fall show in the spring, and have even styled a shoot with them, so when I finally had the chance to wear them (and something of Amanda's, for that matter), I was giddy (see photo #2 above!) I was literally dancing all night- most of the time just awkwardly moving my hips to make disco ball effects on the floor. Judge me. Anyway, this ensem was my last of the mixed prints for the week (yeah, sequin is a print), worn for Friday night of New Orleans Fashion Week. Friday's schedule boasted Haute Chocolate, Brennan Manuel, Fair Fit and Andrea Loest. Unfortunately I was only able to snap shots of Brennan Manuel and Andrea Loest, but be sure to check those albums on NOLA FW's Facebook albums. With no further ado..

Brennan Manuel 

Brennan never fails to deliver clean and forward menswear. I wish all Nola dudes strutted this style. 

I was FLOORED by Andrea's collection. It may look simple to some eyes, but these pieces are 100% one-of-a-kind works of art. The fabric is hand dyed and bleached to create those interesting textures and patterns, and I won't even start on the quilting, cut-outs and fabric layering. I adore NOLA FW for giving platforms to all of these extremely talented designers. Props.

xo.

Nola FW: Iacono, Kallen Forster, The Dope. Game

Haus 131 top, Anthropologie skirt (on sale now!) and earrings, vintage belt and skirt, 

Vince Camuto shoes, assorted bangles 

Thursday was a super exciting night for NOLA FW- and one of my favorite nights for shows. Each designer was so different. It definitely was a thrilling moment for the FW team and I know for the designers as well. Iacono, Kallen Forster, Jolie & Elizabeth and The Dope. Game showed. Unfortunately I was backstage dressing for J&E, so I wasn't able to get any shots. But head on over the the NOLA FW page to view all the galleries! A note on my outfit: Mixing prints was kind of my thing this season, for whatever reason. I'm kind of obsessed right now and I highly recommend just going for it! At this moment I'm wearing horse print jeans and a polka dot sweater. Rock it like it's hot. xo. 

Kallen Forster designs 

 

Nola Fashion Week: MESSDRESS and Loretta Jane

dress by Loretta Jane (on loan), tights, ring and earrings by Anthropologie, shoes via Modcloth

Molly Stackhouse-Ernst showed her line MESSDRESS for the first time with New Orleans Fashion Week this season, and I was really excited for her show. I've heard and seen pictures of the line before, but never in person. I love how she paired geometric patterns with girly silhouettes. This line is totally up my ally and I'd wear every piece every day. I'm dying over the purple and black harlequin maxi skirt. Hey Molly- where can I get this?!

Kelli Cooper's line, Loretta Jane, is a NOLA FW favorite, and her SS13 collection held par. I adore her unabashed girliness and fearless print mixing. I'll be saying this a lot this week- but I could see myself in every one of her looks. She's got something for every girl, from day to night. I can't wait to see bold Nola girls strutting the streets this spring in her pieces. On a side note- Kelli is to thank for my look this night of fashion week. The purple dress I'm wearing here is from her fall collection, and I can't tell you how many compliments I got. 

xoxo.