costumes

Mardi Gras Sneak Peek

March 1, 2011

Fat Tuesday is 1 week away, and my Mardi Gras costume is complete!  I can’t be the one to give it all away before the grand day, so here are some sneak peeks… I’m so excited to start celebrating the parades and season tomorrow with all of my friends! It’s been a busy semester at [...]

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Dramatis Personae Loves… Starry Eyed Bowtique

January 3, 2011

I’m super excited to start the new year off with a great new sponsor, one I think you’ll love… Starry Eyed Bowtique!  I came across Starry Eyed when Kristina/Pretty Shiny Sparkly mentioned buying pieces from Miss Taralee on Twitter.  (Aside: And Kristina, when do we see YOU in your pretty shiny sparkly headbands?) Bam! Instant [...]

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How to Pack for Mardi Gras

February 8, 2010

Via We Heart It! Krewe de Vieux kicked off the Mardi Gras season this past weekend– just in time for me to receive an email from a friend-of-a-friend, asking what she should pack for Mardi Gras! Most of the guides I found online related mostly towards weather– “Winter” in New Orleans is a fickle thing. [...]

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If Money Were No Object: Mardi Gras Costumes!

January 27, 2010

A big part of Mardi Gras is the costumes! It’s a week long opportunity to dress up in your favorite pieces, most unforgettable costumes… while it’s not mandatory during the week days, it’s a must on Fat Tuesday! I like any excuse to dress up though… For the Muses parade…. a celebration of womenhood, all [...]

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Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!

January 21, 2010

The recent passing of Twelth Night has reminded me that Carnivale season is upon us!  So to kick off the next few weeks, I’m reposting an oldie but goodie– Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler. The arrival of February means the beginning of a great holiday season– and I’m not talking about New York Fashion Week! [...]

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