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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. Be prepared [...]

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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 this [...]

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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! Being [...]

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Costumes of Holidays Past….

October 15, 2009

As I post this, I’m up in the air & on my way to Denver! Tre magnifique!
Since I’m travelling, I thought it’d be a great time to share more costume ideas–from my own past.  It’s hardly fair for me to share great costume ideas without sharing the costumes I’ve actually worn in the past now, [...]

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