New Orleans City Guide

WHERE TO STAY:

Windsor Court – One of New Orleans luxury hotels. From the moment you walk-in you feel you have stepped back into old New Orleans. Two blocks from The French Quarter it is the perfect setting for a weekend away.

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WHERE TO DRINK:

Cane & Table – Be sure to get a photo with the Captain!

French 75 for a cozy and yummy pre-dinner cocktail

Carousel Bar at Hotel Monteleone – the bar is a real carousel that slowly spins around

tea at The Windsor Court – a famous tradition in New Orleans

Lafittes Blacksmiths Shop (it’s haunted  by an old pirate)

Bacchanal – A fun environment for a great glass of wine

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WHERE TO EAT
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Muriels – dinner

Tableau – dinner

Galatoires – brunch/dinner

Elizabeth’s – brunch

Brennan’s – brunch or dinner

Camellia Grill – brunch

The Ruby Slipper – brunch

Red Gravy – brunch

Cafe du Monde – best beignets!

Commanders Palace – dinner (best restaurant 2014 award)

Sylvain – dinner
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WHAT TO DO:

Haunted History Ghost Tour (go after your dinner)

Frenchman Street (Definitely check out The Spotted Cat and Snug Harbor for live Jazz and Cafe Negril for Reggae)

walk aroundUptown

shop on Magazine street

take photos of the beautiful homes in the Garden District

take the Free Wheelin’ Bike TourCreole & Crescent

Harrah’s Casino

WWII museum

walk down the Riverfront

take the trolly to St. Charles Ave.

Steamboat Nachez

St. Louis Cathedral – (listen to live music, get your palm read, talk to a psychic, or just people watch)
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all photography my own

Inspiration from Sézane

Since we look for inspiration in different places I thought I would share one that always gives me great ideas! Have you ever heard of the shop, Sézane? It is a french website and it curates the most quintessential french items. Everything from your wardrobe to your home – they have it. They update their product selection monthly which always has me sitting with anticipation for that new e-mail saying they released their next collection. I absolutely love every single piece they create. It is simple, feminine, clean, and classic. Sometimes I see items I already have in my closet – like basic leather shorts – and I am inspired by how they styled theirs. While they paired theirs with a chambray shirt I had previously been inspired by a striped shirt they had on their site a few months back. The thing I love about french dressing is, everything can be paired together. For example, while they styled their striped shirt with skinny grey jeans and their leather shorts with a chambray skirt, I flip flopped the two and they worked perfectly together.

While all of use go through slumps where we are completely uninspired by our closet I challenge you to always think of the french –  simple dressing with a few key pieces. And if you haven’t already be sure to check-out Sézane! You are bound to find inspiration for your styling and definitely something new for your closet!

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outfit details // White Blazer, J.Crew leather shortsTod’s Gommini Moccasin’s

 

***ALSO, the Nordstrom Yearly Sale is going on now! Shop it here or shop my favorites under the Nodstrom Sale tab

New Orleans French Quarter Part II

The Big Easy was a photographers dream! From the people, the architecture, the energy, and the colors, everywhere you looked there was something new to capture. I am bringing you the last set of images from The French Quarter! How cute is Cafe Beignet or the pink and green outside Brennan’s? I hope you enjoy a quick stroll through the French Quarter! Stay tuned for Nola quick city guide: 72 Hours in New Orleans! 

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