Cupcakes and Cashmere

Five Things

March 4th, 2011

{Decorations in the French Quarter}

Sometimes I feel like the only way I keep track of time is through my “Five Things” posts that remind me it’s Friday. This week has flown by particularly fast since we’ve been in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, enjoying everything this city has to offer. We’ve eaten incredible food, explored until our feet were blistered, and met so many kind, generous people. On tap this weekend: a Bloody Mary making contest, performances by Better Than Ezra, parade-watching, tracking down some authentic Po’ boys, and finding fun souvenirs to bring home.

{Beignets with Cafe Au Lait at Cafe Du Monde}

{The beautifully eerie Lafayette No. 1 Cemetery}

{Pralines from a local sweet shop}

{Trees littered with colorful beads along St. Charles Ave.}

http://daretobedomestic.blogspot.com/ Kelly @ Dare to be Domestic
Your trip sounds amazing so far!!! Be safe and bring us home lots of stories!!! ox
Tiffany
Looks like an amazing trip!
XOOX,
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http://napkinnotesfromnowhere.blogspot.com/ Jenny
I just stumbled upon your blog a couple days ago and have read through the entire archive of posts. I’m sorry if that’s a little creepy, but I love the way you write and your posts definitely make me smile. I hope you have a wonderful time in New Orleans!
http://www.southerngirltravels.wordpress.com Brei
@Laura a po’boy is a traditional submarine sandwich from Louisiana. It almost always consists of meat or seafood, usually fried, served on baguette-like Louisiana French bread.
Well at least that is the Wikipedia definition.
Down here we just call it a great sandwich especially if it has fried crawfish in it!
http://lapetitefilleaparis.blogspot.com Adrian
That place is amazing!!!
Reminds me of some parts of the 8th district of Paris!!!
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BTW, I’m trying your breakfast pizza
XOXO
http://www.oceanbaby86.blogspot.com Jane
This reminds me of Disneyland.
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http://redcarpetcloset.tv/ RedCarpetCloset
I’m going at the end of the month….can’t wait!
KB
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http://rococo-blog.blogspot.com/ Caitlin
I’ve never been to New Orleans, but these photographs are making me want to go! Sounds like an amazing trip.
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http://michelle-hisae.blogspot.com Michelle | gold-hearted girl
I’ve alwaysss wanted to go to NOLA. I should have gone when I lived in TX…darn. Have so much fun!
http://www.worldinapapercup.wordpress.com Niki @ World In a Paper Cup
Looks like so much fun!
http://lovealamode.wordpress.com Rachel from Love a la Mode
I hope you’re having fun in the French Quarter! My mom is from New Orleans and I used to love going there for Mardi Gras when I was little. I can’t wait to go back soon…
Bisous,
Rachel
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http://Www.butshoppingmakesmehappy.blogspot.com KK @butshoppingmakesmehappy
I am so jealous! New Orleans is on my list of must-visit places. Have fun!
http://electricdaze.blogspot.com Nicole
Ooo pralines sound good right about now!
Christine
Pas de place dans le monde comme Café du Monde!
http://arefinedoutlook.blogspot.com/ Crystal
New Orleans is tied as my fav US city along w/ NYC. I’m so jealous you’re getting to spend Mardi Gras there and eating all the fabulous grub too, especially the beignets!
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Tess
Go to Domilise’s for authentic, blow-your-mind-delicious po-boys! It looks like a total hole in the wall, but I swear you won’t find a better sandwich anywhere in the world. Fried shrimp is my favorite! So glad you’re loving NOLA–there’s no place like it!
http://thenycdiet.blogspot.com Cam
If you want a beautiful background for your wardrobe shoots definitely go to Audobon Park, by far the most beautiful park I’ve been in. There is this HUGE Willow Tree that we used to call the Tree of Life. It’s a bit far in but so worth it.
I miss New Orleans dearly.
Liz
Does anyone know what color nail polish Emily is wearing?? Love it
http://www.fashionablefantasy.blogspot.com/ Nathalie
The French Quater looks beautiful. Have a great trip.
Nathalie
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Elizabeth
Parkway in mid city has excellent poboys! Also Traceys on magazine st. Mahonys (also on magazine) has less traditional but totally amazing
http://www.reachcouture.com Maiya
have to get my five things now!!
Alyson
Everyone is wrong. The best po’ boys in New Orleans are at Verti Marte on Royal. Check out these Yelp reviews:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/verti-marte-new-orleans-2
elle dee
I’m with Emma. Johnnys Po-Boys are the absolute best!
http://www.mishellhmm.blogspot.com Mishell
lol, your five things do rock. I might start my own five things post or something- since I lack total originality haha. “The sincerest form of flattery is imitation”
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Cheers!
PS. Love your blog by the way.
Laura
Yay, I’m glad you got to come visit over here in my hood!
Glad you had fun, although Fat Tuesday is the best!!!!
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Asal
Hi! I love your blog, and especially your weekly “Five Things,” but I think that even though you run a fashion blog, being in New Orleans right now is a great time to draw attention to some of the troubles that certain parts of the area are still facing. Thankfully, there is still glitz and glamour to New Orleans which has kept its economy afloat, but there are people over there who are still really suffering. You have the power to talk about that with all your followers!
http://www.ciaochessa.com Chessa!
I love New Orleans so much. I’ve only been once – when we went for Jazz Fest four (gasp!) years ago. It was one of the most fun weekends of my life so far. enjoy!
http://prettyshinysparkly.com Kristina of Pretty Shiny Sparkly
So close yet so far!! HB and I are driving east to Lake Charles tomorrow to spend a night at L’Auberge du Lac (Hotel & Casino). I love love love the French Quarter and have enjoyed many a beignet at Cafe Du Monde! Make sure to pick up a tin can of their famous coffee (w/ chicory!) and try not to get pestered by the pigeons! Wish we could meet up! Have a blast and make sure to have a good ol’ time at Pat O’Briens (at least I think I’m spelling that right…)
http://glamlatte.blogspot.com Jamie
I so wish I could’ve gone to Mardi gras! Have so much fun!
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http://www.dishesandiamonds.com Tarana
that praline looks soo good! hope you enjoyed your trip/vaca to New Orleans!
http://www.jacquelynjackson.com Jackie
This post just puts me in a great mood! Makes me long for home and a trip to N.O.!
http://30s-fabulous.blogspot.com H*
OMG!!! This is so beautiful!!!
H*
http://www.leweek-end.blogspot.com Elizabeth
I am so glad New Orleans is getting some national attention in recent years! Welcome to the big easy, I hope you have a great and safe time. I may be biased as a local, but I really think NOLA is one of the best places in the world, with truly genuine people. EVERYONE COME VISIT! Best food, people, and culture!
http://www.afashionloveaffair.com/ Cara
Fabulous photos! Can’t wait to see more…and am a huge fan of the “5 Things” posts…they make me remember it is the end of the week too! Have a fabulous time…
xo Cara
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http://hippiegonemad.blogspot.com cindy
i love your blog so much!!! lovely photos btw…
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http://lapetiteolga.blogspot.com/ Olga
Wonderful photos!!
xx Olga
La Petite Olga
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GREAT BLOG! GLAD I FOUND IT!
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Author your post is now are forcing me to find out my five things,,,I wish to spend my whole life in Peru….Let’s see what happens to my wish….the pics here are awexome,especially the,”Trees littered with colorful beads “…
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you must change the header
http://www.statementsinfashion.net Collette Osuna
LOVE your favs this week…..I think I need to plan a trip soon..thanks for the reminder…your looks and sounds amazing:)
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http://crossthat.com Monica
The tree looks amazing!
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http://enchantedvintageclothing.com Jessica
I would love to be in New Orleans for Mardi Gras, you are so lucky!! ps. that previous outfit post.. your killing me… the shorts the blazer THE YELLOW SHOES. i die.
http://rollupyoursleeve.blogspot.com Valencia Lia
Such beautiful photos!!! Especially the last one, always such an inspiration!
http://whoiskarinna.blogspot.com Karinna
So cute!
http://daina-newyorkstateofmind.blogspot.com/ Daina
Great pictures! My dad used to live in New Orleans and it has always been one of my favorite places. I have not been there in almost ten years, and I still have cravings for beignets and hot chocolate from Cafe De Monde constantly! Hope you are having a great week!
http://jonesyloves.blogspot.com/ Laura Jones
Your 5 things you do every Friday is always my fave post every week- I actually look fwd to it:) I really want to go to New Orleans after seeing this, esp to Cafe du Monde right to have one of those delish beignets! Have a fab weekend!
xo
lj
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http://sparklesmileandshine.blogspot.com/ Hannah
Looks like so much fun!! Have a good rest of your trip!
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http://www.JaimeLeeBlog.com Jaime Lee Puskar
Enjoy NOLA! So wish I was there right now. There are so many restaurants you should try!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=509041128 Emily Novicki
I love cafe du monde. those beignets are amazing, i could eat them all the time
http://www.savoirfairestyle.com Alyssa
So jealous! I hope to go there one day~
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