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Poplin Sleeveless Band Blouse: Everlane Plaid preppy shorts: Banana Republic via my sister (thanks sis!) Sandals with stud detailing on heel: J. Crew via Buffalo Exchange Assorted sterling silver bracelets & Celine sunnies: Buffalo Exchange I haven’t posted my mug here since April. As I’ve scaled back the amount of posts I do, I also wanted to get back to the roots of Slow Southern Style, which is showcasing Southern based designers, or things I give a damn about. So expect less vanity, more features on quality goods worth purchasing.
For the Fourth of July we rode our bikes to the French Quarter, and basically ate and drank our way through the streets. I highly recommend the Pimm’s Cup daiquiri at St. Lawrence and the cool party vibe at Tiki Tolteca, located upstairs inside Felipe’s. Excuse the jacked up bangs that resemble a toupee; we got caught in the rain earlier. What did y’all do for the Fourth of July?
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I’ve been luxuriating in a less stressful schedule as of late, which has afforded me a better work/life balance. I’ve been off on little adventures, both in town jaunts and trips out of town. Research projects, twice weekly dates with the swimming pool, and long dog walks have been great for helping me refocus. See y’all soon.
old dry cleaners on freret & cadiz. i live for old buildings. |
pimento cheese grits and a hearty pancake brunch from high hat cafe |
Cute as a button bursts of rhinestone earrings from Armoire |
F21 chambray sundress, American Apparel belt, Minnetonka moccasins, and a lavender mani |
surrealist art from jason rodriguez. read my piece for propaganda to learn more about his work. |
keepin’ it classy with the bathoom selfie. vintage scarf, 21 sleeveless button down, joe’s jean shorts via buffalo exchange, everlane tote bag that i take everywhere. |
scoping out the wildlife in gulf shores, alabama |
not pictured- two grey fluffy boys |
Lundi Gras is like the Christmas Eve of Mardi Gras. In case you aren’t familiar, Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday, the culmination of the carnival season where revelry in the streets is de rigueur until Lent begins at midnight.
While I didn’t hit up that many parades this year, that doesn’t mean that I won’t be celebrating tomorrow. Not in New Orleans? Follow me on Instagram and Twitter if you want to keep up with my costumed escapades while you’re sitting at your desk. Or, peruse the Mardi Gras archives, and check back after Ash Wednesday for more Fat Tuesday coverage. You can also read my piece about Southern Costume Company on NOLA Woman, and be sure to watch the latest Propaganda New Orleans episode below, where we head to Domenica to watch pastry chef Lisa White make her nearly infamous king cake, and Avenue Pub owner Polly Watts helps us pair whiskey with the sweet stuff.
Happy Mardi Gras, see y’all in the French Quarter tomorrow!
Alabama born and bred, this New Yorker fell in love with the city and found a quintessential French Quarter residence to call her own just weeks before Hurricane Katrina. While the photography alone is worth a glance, Shriver weaves an intimate tale, sharing her NOLA love notes with us as she discovers her neighborhood and decorates her home. When we hear so much about spikes in crime, increasing property taxes, hurricanes, and crooked politicians (I’m looking at you C. Ray Nagin), it’s a necessity to take a moment to dwell on the positive details that make this city so special.
Fish and shrimp tacos from Sarita’s. |
A little gift from Baton Rouge based Mimosa by ME |
It’s been a nonstop food fest these past few days. I don’t know if it’s sheer resistance to grocery shopping, but I’ve been tearing up some of my favorite eateries as a little treat to myself. Good food isn’t the exception in New Orleans, it’s the norm.
Red gel polish to get me through the holidays. |
Homemade toddies |
Sea dog, tomato sour cream fries, and duck sausage from Dat Dog |
Vegan Pho from Pho Viet. This is the small bowl. |
Jeffrey Campbell pink loafers |
I’ve been ridiculously busy lately between launching Propaganda New Orleans, working a full time job and picking up freelance writing gigs. I’m not complaining, but free time is pretty much non existent at this point. I never knew working 80 hours a week was physically possible, so I’m very much looking forward to a week’s vacation to ring in 2013.
softshell crab banh mi at Origami on Freret Street |
lounging, greyhound style |
grilled cheese + beer= perfection at Avenue Pub |
spider web on the gate |
in the jungle- or rather my overgrown backyard |
PROPAGANDA
I don’t have kids, but I imagine that starting a new project is akin to giving birth. You have no idea what it’s actually going to look like once it’s here, and once you expose it to the world you hope other people think it’s as cute as you do.
This past Saturday I spent the bulk of my day at the New Orleans Bookfair and Media Expo promoting my new baby, Propaganda. Along with my good friend and founder Leslie Almeida and creative director Donovan Fannon, the response was overwhelmingly positive. So what’s Propaganda all about? We are creating media by the people, for the people in the form of bi-weekly video podcasts, and a website that will develop into a full fledged digital magazine. If you’d like any more info, shoot me an e-mail at christy@no-prop.com or check out the links below.
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me- managing editor | Donovan- creative director| Leslie- founder/editor-in-chief |