TGIF

Sad news. I got stuck in traffic for over an hour before even hitting the interstate last night. After being in almost a stand still for so long, in tears, and after a major melt down, I ended up just turning around and heading home. My GPS had me getting into New Orleans an hour & a half after the event started, and that didn't count for traffic or finding a parking spot. I was super bummed, but I'm just even more excited to be in New Orleans (ON TIME) for NOLAFW all day tomorrow soaking up all the talent and energy. Can't wait.

Luke and I are thinking about going camping over spring break. I've seen this picture floating around Pinterest. So daring! I never could do it, but it is dreamy, no? Photographer Louie Psihoyos/Crobis in California coast near Elk, California. Found here.

Any camping recommendations? We're looking for a spot in the Louisiana/Mississippi area.

Happy weekend, lovelies. Enjoy where you are and what you're doing. It seems these days are flying by!

Headed to NOLA.

I'm totally a fall/winter girl, but I have to admit that this photo is making me crave all things spring related just a bit. Check out more beautiful photography by Alexander Sophie on her site, blog, and facebook.

I'm headed to the NOLAFW Bloggers' Panel tonight. I plan on covering the event on twitter, so follow me there for a peak inside of the workshop as well as thoughts and tid bits from the minds of well known fashion bloggers Keiko Lynn, Saucy Glossie, This Fellow, and My Style Pill.

x.o.

NOLAFW

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NOLA FASHION WEEK. It's almost here!


As most of you remember, I attended the NOLA Fashion Week preview party back in February. Since then, I've kept up with the #LAisthenewLA crew and all of their efforts leading up to the big week. And I have to say "Bravo!" to Rachael, Andi, and Nick for not only getting such a great thing going, but for doing it right.  All runway shows are invitation only, but that doesn't mean you can't get your NOLA Fashion Week fix! They've put together a slew of events that you can participate in. Get incites and know-hows from the pros at the various educational workshops, network your fanny off at the nightly soirées scheduled, hear from a group of prestigious bloggers at the Bloggers Panel (including KEIKO LYNN!), and you can take a Night on the Town to support the local apparel industry and the New Orleans community! (See the entire events schedule.)


I'll be attending all of the Saturday runway shows scheduled, and will be covering on twitter if you're interested in getting some peaks. I'm super excited, and I can't wait to see the #LAisthenewLA gang's work into fruition. It's going to be a spectacular week, and I hope some of you local friends get to participate in the first year of NOLA Fashion Week in some way.


And to top it off, #LAisthenewLA will be donating $1 from every event ticket sold through out the week to relief efforts in Japan and areas affected by tsunamis.


Sigh. ...I just love those guys!



"The talent is here, it's a matter of creating a venue to showcase it. So many southern-based artists stay true to their roots and work so hard to perfect their craft in their own communities. Without a network to bridge the gap between them and the media, buyers, bloggers and influencers, skilled and visionary southern designers remain a well-kept secret." -Andi Eaton, CoFounder, from New Orleans Online 


x.o. 




p.s. FYI's. Did you guys know that Nick even went to New York Fashion Week to bring home ideas for NOLAFW? If you follow them on twitter, you might have gotten the news that they've gone international after having interviews with Ella Canada and UK Press. Yeah, doing it right.

NOLA Fashion Week

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NOLAFW Preview Party Review

As I mentioned last week, I got invited to attend the New Orleans Fashion Week Preview Party last Friday night at the Republic. I ended up getting to go and having a great time. I unfortunately left my camera back home (2 hours away), but was able to snap a few pictures on my phone. I'm happy to share with you some of the great talent that was given as a sneak peak as to what's to come at NOLA Fashion Week!

The stage held the DJ and a funky setup including a dress form, a pile of coat hangers, and a saran wrapped couch. This top photo is of cofounders Andi Eaton and Nick Landry announcing the location for NOLAFW, the Ogden Museum of Art.

There was also a photo booth set up, which you know I'm a big fan of! Each designer's piece would grace the stage for a song or two, then hed to the photo booth for some quick shots.

Sophomore by Chrissie Miller and Madeline Von Froomer

Varela + Brooks by Isabela Varela

Amanda deLeon

Jolie & Elizabeth by Jolie Benson 

and Sarah Elizabeth Dewey

Matthew Arthur Apparel Architecture

by Matthew Arthur

Other designers that presented, but aren't pictured are listed on the NOLAFW website. 

Other highlights of the night included running into some of my favorite southern fashion bloggers, Christy from Slow Southern Style  and Dorothy from No(la) More Chains, as well as Susan from Nola.com. 

For more information on NOLA Fashion Week remember to check the website and follow on twitter. There will also be workshops that you can attend. The first one has been announced, a chance to work with the designers behind Jolie & Elizabeth as they give their insight and wisdom on launching your own line. Tickets can be purchased here and space is limited.

I'll be anxiously awaiting for the week to come, but in the mean time, what do you think so far? Like any of these designs pictured? Interested in attending any of the workshops?