Southern Fashion Bloggers Group Post: Mardi Gras

As I've said before, Mardi Gras is a time for the extravagant, the loud, and the easy. Anything goes. There are no rules. You can dress up, you can dress down, full costume, no costume. It's totally up to you! I tend to go for the glamorously comfortable look, if there is such a thing. And I usually don't wear that many accessories to make room for the beads.  For this Southern Fashion Bloggers group post, I thought I'd focus on the essential Mardi Gras colors -- purple, green, and gold.

Purple Dress: Looks lightweight and easy to move in. Perfect Mardi Gras combination for me!
Color Block Booties: Could they be any more perfect for Mardi Gras?
Purple Shorts: Perfect little dash of color if you're going for a more subtle look. Add some flashy green or gold to stand out a little more.
Purple Top: Sweet and simple and saving room for beads.
Suede Brogues: Another simple purple color addition to any easy outfit.

Dazzle Earrings: Dress it up with these pretties.
Tights: A funkier way to add a Mardi Gras color to your outfit. Save these for the St. Patty's Day Parade soon approaching. ;)
Maxi Dress: Another dressier look that stands out.
Paisley Tunic: I actually will be wearing this exact piece on Sunday except in gold instead of green. Found it at a local boutique. Extremely comfortable and can easily be dress up for night time.
Sequin Bag: I mean come on, sequins pretty much always = Mardi Gras.

Sequin Top: Darn those Tumblrs and their crappy crediting. I can't find the original source to this picture, but it was too good to pass up. If you know the origin, please give me a shout. LOVE this pic. Perfect for Mardi Gras in my opinion.
Leggings: Fun way to add some color.
Nail Polish: Glittery nails. The best. Mine are currently a glittery gold.
TOMS: Comfortable and sassy. Perfect.




And one more color combo just for lagniappe -- black & gold!

Alice+Olivia Top: Too fun.
Glitter Shoes: If you know the credit to these, please let me know! I love these feet. The black socks are a perfect Who Dat touch.
Feathers, and Backless, and Sequins, OH MY! I can just see her walking down the streets of New Orleans. And to be completely honest, I wish I was her! So perfect.
Dress: Very appropriate. 
Feather Shoes: Wow. If these don't scream New Orleans, I don't know what does!

If you're visiting for the first time, thanks for stopping by! See what the other Southern Fashion Bloggers had to say about Mardi Gras.

Miss Malaprop

NO(LA) More Chains

Prototype Mama

Seams That Way

Slow Southern Style

Style Cakes

Stylish 3 - The Blonde

UNMADE

If you are a blogger located in the south and are interested in joining our group check us out here:

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#SFBTea

I had the pleasure of meeting a few weekends ago with a bunch of lovely ladies from the Southern Fashion Bloggers group for our first event, the #SFBTea, held at the beautiful Windsor Court Hotel in New Orleans. I had such a great time meeting some of my favorites from the world wide web, sipping on earl grey tea, eating delicate finger sandwiches, swapping blog stories, and getting some exciting scoop on NOLA Fashion week.

Our seats held the best goodies bags a fashionable Nola girl could ever ask for. Although I'm a BR girl, Luke and I are taking a special trip to New Orleans just to shop this Saturday!

-Cosmetic bag from Hot Tin Roof

-Gift cards to Fairy, Buffalo Exchange, Heather Elizabeth Designs, 

Hemline,  Lia Molly, and Pixie Cosmetics

-Lip balm & the cutest hair pins from my friend,

 Mallory, from Miss Malaprop

-Bracelet from Jean Therapy

-3 yoga sessions to Life Yoga

I left feeling so inspired! We each got to share our stories, our passions, and our interests with the Southern Fashion Bloggers group. It was so nice to sit in a room of people that spoke my language. It's sometimes hard to find such company!

Thanks so much to Leslie & Christy for hosting such a great event. I can't wait for round two!
And special thanks to Sam Gregory Photography for capturing our first event in photos. Such a treat.

If you are a blogger located in the south and are interested in joining our group check us out here:

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Southern Fashion Bloggers Group Post: Valentine's Day Accessories

Dolce Vita Strappy Platform Wedge // Affair in Red Square Fingernail Polish // Heart Headband

Rose Headband // Arrow Lariat Necklace // Red Watch // Heart Necklace // Heart Pin

I'm not one to get super decked out on Valentine's Day. Here are some accessories that I wouldn't be too embarrassed to wear on that special day, but also wouldn't feel like a complete fun-sucker for avoiding the look all together. Any of these picks I'd definitely sport on February 14.

Do any of you like to dress up on holidays?

Be sure to stroll over to the other Southern Fashion Bloggers joining in on the group post for February!

Miss Malaprop
No(la) More Chains
Penny Loves Charlie
Prototype Mama
Slow Southern Style
Southern Belles and Beignets
Style Cakes
Work With What You've Got
Trashy Diva Clothing

x.o.

Southern Fashion Bloggers Group Post: The Coat

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 I thought I'd feature a few of my fellow Etsians on the southern fashion bloggers group post about the coat. The handmade work of these beautiful coats is really unbelievable. I'm also around a lot of apparel designers at school and see the hard work they put into their pieces. I'm always in awe of design work. So talented!! I hope you enjoy these coats as much as I do. Go support independent designers on Etsy! Also, check out Garmz, a website that features submitted design work that you can vote on.

And don't forget to stop by and check out the other southern fashion bloggers participating in the group post!

Dramatis Personae

No(la) More Chains

Vanity Houston

Penny Loves Charlie

Trashy Diva

Miss Malaprop

Slow Southern Style