GFS in New Orleans: Bye Bye N'awlins

This is what I wore my last morning in New Orleans and the 6 hour ride back home. I found this silk-what I assume to be an Indian garment but probably is a pajama gown- at the thrift shop. I heart it so. It's perfectly comfortable and an alterative to jeans and t shirt.

Tunic/sash/scarf: Thrift Shop

American Apparel leggings/clutch

Pour La Victoire Sandals

On our way out, we stopped by the Camellia Grille for breakfast.

I take breakfast seriously. I can eat breakfast any time of the day. This quite possibly could be the best breakfast I've ever eaten...in my life.

Bye New Orleans!

GFS in New Orleans: WWJD

I bet you think by now that I just pick up and go to New Orleans and Austin and parts of the country whenever I feel like it. Not so Grasshopper:)

I was in New Orleans for a friend's wedding. I wore this ensemble to the wedding. I had a conversation with Juanette and I told her how I wanted to "J. Crew" my look.

( I got this long sash from Goodwill. It's nice & long and wraps around my body a couple of times)

I am really obsessed with the style director guru responsible for the wonders of J. Crew.

Juanette and I now have a saying when we want to J. Crew our look...WWJD!

WWJD SHOULD stand for What Would Jesus Do.

Again, you are wrong grasshopper.

It stands for What Would JENNA (Lyons) Do?!?

(Brian the photographer for Kendi Everyday told me that night time photos aren't the best...and I agree...yet I keep trying. Fail.)

I decided that this thrifted mermaid style skirt should be accompanied with a Target Tank and J. Crew "like" jewelry. Juanette loaned me her necklace (she sells awesome jewelry) and bag.

I keep waiting for her to call me and say just keep the bag. I'm still waiting...but I'm not giving up.

I have a final New Orleans post coming up and then I get to share the photos from The Houston Blogger Meet UP...which was all kinds of AWESOME!

GFS in New Orleans: Santa Fe Chic

Can you believe I thrifted this skirt? It was actually a two piece and I got it for the top. I was really digging the ethnic print of it all. Then for some reason unknown to me, I decided to try on the skirt and slide it up!

VOILA! It's a dress! A dress I love the most!  The print has a Santa Fe vibe to it, don't you think?

I threw on my wedges and a belt and walked the streets of New Orleans. New Orleans is a blogger's dream for beautiful backdrops for pictures. I couldn't get enough of the brick buildings and random spottings of grafitti.

Thrifted skirt worn as dress

Sam Edelman Wedges

Random Belt

AA Clutch bag

Aldo Earrings

Thanks to The Minister of Style's suggestion we made it to Mother's Cafe where the line was crazy long! I felt just like a tourist taking pics of people while they were working!

Next New Orleans Post coming soon...

GFS in New Orleans: Color Block Me

I decided to do some major color blocking one of my nights in New Orleans. I wanted to steer clear of "all black everything." It's amazing how much my style has changed over the years...a large part due to blogging. 

 

It has allowed me to try new things and step out of my once "Banana Republic only" box!

I know you are tired of me wearing my Blue Suede PLV heels but I just love them so! They are so comfy and perfect for any occasion. 

They serve me well whether I'm in church or crawling on New Orleans streets after hours...which would eventually lead me right back to church if I'm not careful:)

Target Shirt

Zara Skirt

Pour La Victoire Heels

Clutch/bracelet borrowed from Juanette

HAS BLOGGING CHANGED YOUR STYLE??

Next New Orleans post coming in a few days...

And don't forget about the Houston Blogger Meet up this Saturday! March 26...are you coming?

GFS in New Orleans: The Beginning

I was in New Orleans this weekend. I haven't been there since before Katrina (hurricane). I was curious to see if the "vibe" of New Orleans was still there. I'd been there 4 times before the hurricane so I felt like I had enough prior knowledge for a fair comparison.

(Target Tank/Belt, Aldo Wedges, Thrifted pleated sheer skirt, AA leather clutch)

It's only a 6 hour drive from Houston, so it left a little time to poke around the streets.

After a few  hours in the city, I could  sense a different vibe there....not a bad vibe...just a different one.

 The essence of New Orleans was still there in the food and the attractions but it seems the people have changed. You know what...it's just coming to me...TOURISTY.

 That's what it is! There was more of a tourist vibe to it than I remember.

It was a different type of unique though. I have my theories on the change of the atmosphere but the heart of New Orleans was still detectable. For alot of Texans, New Orleans is home away from home so I certainly need to go back more often!

(Above photos by

My ultimate goal whenever I'm in New Orleans is to try all the authentic cajun food  possible without going into a food induced coma. This trip was no different.

We made it to Port of Call based on the recommendation of Ro. The first thing we noticed was that fries aren't even offered on the menu. You get a side of a huge baked potato or nothing at all. I took the baked potato.  (If you follow me on twitter then you saw a pic of it already:) It was the pefect spot to eat and take in the locals:)

(They look like they don't have a care in the world:)

Next New Orleans post coming in a few days...

The Big Easy

I had a movie day with my nieces. I only got them popcorn if they agreed to take my outfit pics.

I didn't buy them candy because they didn'tell me my hair was flying all over the place.

That'll teach them:) HA!

I'm off to New Orleans for a wedding. Have you been? What places do you love to go in New Orleans?

What must I see/eat/do?

Vintage Dress

American Apparel Clutch

Random belt

Sam Edelman Shoes