The Cool Kids "Sour Apples"

Okay, I know this is not a music blog, and its starting to look like I'm trying to be a version of Pitchfork (um, the version that is perpetually behind on music and never remembers artist names or song titles and knows absolutely nothing about music except what I like to hear) but I swear I'm OBSESSED with this song and have listened to it like 10 times in a row, not exaggerating. Also, Cool Kids is coming to New Orleans in two weeks, which is part of the reason they are playing on repeat so much, because I'm getting super excited about their show at the Howlin' Wolf.



Love me some good hip hop.

Candy Chang's "Before I Die" Project

Candy Chang is an artist and urban planner in New Orleans. She turned this abandoned house on the corner of Marigny and Burgundy into a giant chalkboard where people could write what they would like to do before they die. Ingenious transformation of a neglected space. Not sure if the installation is still up, but if it is, I might just go check it out!

New Orleans Bounce at Its Best

I wish my butt could do the things its doing in this video. Why go to the club to pick up ladies when obviously Wal-mart is hoppin'?

I'm Sorry, but LA is Not the New L.A.

LOLWHAT? Okay, so before I say anything and people freak their shit out, I will just say I love New Orleans and I love Louisiana and I love the south. However, New Orleans fashion week?



I have seen a New Orleans fashion show, and although it was just for boutiques as opposed to designers, let's just say I was not impressed.

But, I don't want to be a completely horrible denizen of NOLA and I will give them props for trying to advance the fashion scene, because I do think that New Orleans has a really rich culture and interesting, uninhibited style. This might get us more attention when it comes to the style circuit, bc we get overlooked all the time in favor of Austin or Atlanta, and it's not okay. Unfortunately, you will not see me anywhere near Eiffel, where the shows are being held on St. Charles... everyone is trying so hard to impress everyone else, it's like I'm actually in Los Angeles. So maybe I was wrong, we might be the new L.A.

Mardi Gras 2011: Success

Friend Sydnie, gettin' her groove on.


My gurl Duyen brought two giant jugs of pre-mixed drink + cups + straws in her purse and walked around every day of mardi gras with it so she wouldn't have to buy drinks. You can kind of see the Dole jug beneath her arm... I already can't wait for MG 2012!

What to Wear for Mardi Gras!

Just like music festival season, I always forget what I should pack to wear for Mardi Gras. Like, what does one wear to an event like this? There's nothing quite like it... the weather is usually unpredictable; at this time in the south, it could be 80 degrees one day and then some random ass cold front will billow through and be 30 degrees. Not to mention the sporadic rain. Well, my advice to you is to look at the weather and plan your shoes and rain gear accordingly (rain jacket preferable over umbrella... you'll be grateful you won't have to carry that annoying ass thing around). As for the outfit, this here is my trusty go-to. I have an assortment of outfits, of course, considering that being a resident of New Orleans causes you to accumulate a weirdly large collection of gold sequined items, but I could wear this particular outfit every single day of Mardi Gras weekend and be happy.

The classic Perlis Mardi Gras Polo, preferably in an over large size for a no-pants look. Forget Ralph Lauren, Perlis is where it's at.



The gold lamé legging. It's actually an investment, you'd be surprised how many occasions you could wear gold lamé leggings if only you owned some.


The no-hands purse; some good choices can be found at Urban Outfitters. You will hate yourself if you bring a shoulder bag. The crazier the better--I have a cross body purse that's a Hello Kitty head, and then another one that's from South Africa and made of dyed purple fur. It's hard to find fun purses online since most people are looking for practical, but Mardi Gras is the opposite of practical. Neon fanny packs are also a good option.


And of course, the accessories!


Layering on random thangs and trinkets is always good. Every outfit benefits from a purple tutu, for example. Gold sequin headband, Mardi Gras color bandannas... don't forget about glitter makeup. GET SO EXCITED ABOUT CARNIVAL SEASON!!!!!

LISTEN: Cameras, Matt & Kim

Before the actual singing starts, the instrumentals of the song kind of remind me of a New Orleans bounce song or something... or maybe I just miss New Orleans bounce and that was hopeful thinking. But alas, it's just Matt & Kim.

Cameras by mattandkim

I Love Nola

Sometimes I feel like my life is divided into "Before Katrina" and "After Katrina," and even though I'm only 21, I am almost 100% sure it will be like that for the rest of my life. So, happy 5th Anniversary of the biggest, bitchiest hurricane in the history of ever.

Jazzfest Funtime

I was originally going to make this post about festival fashion because if you're ever been to New Orleans, there are some crazy people that wear really interesting costumes on a day-to-day basis (like, not just for special occasions...) and Jazzfest is teeming with great photo ops. Buuttt, I got nervous to ask people/too lazy as I lounged on the parades grounds of a breezy, overcast New Orleans day as I ate myself into a cajun coma. SO. instead, I have photo ops of... myself and my friends/family. I mean, way better, right? Well...Jazzfest comes around every year so maybe next time.


Dinosaur via Werd on the Sidwalk! We're blogging buddies and real friends! ....... friend Hanna and myself :)


the hip brooklynite brother-in-law and sis.


anndd, the type of foods sold at Jazzfest, and how they are sold (actual produce from a painted truck)

Sandra Bullock HAS A KID?

SO..... apparently Sandra Bullock adopted a little black boy from New Orleans and has had him for three months but has managed to keep it a total secret. like... WHAT? She is naming him Louis, after Louis Armstrong in honor of his original (and awesome) home of NOLA.