Red, White and Blue

this weekend marked the beginning of my first truly committed, life-long relationship: with a thrift store sent directly from the big guy in the sky. Red, White and Blue (on Jefferson Highway in New Orleans) can only be described as MIND BLOWING-LY EPIC. After a 3 hour long bender re-stocking my Etsy (http://www.etsy.com/shop/qiukailing) there by day, this lovely lady was rocking R,W & B threads at Mod Dance Party (Saturn Bar...also a rump shakin good time). Long live America.

Worn Again 4

This Saturday Worn Again 4 was held at the Howlin Wolf in New Orleans. It was a beyond incredible event with an even super-er cause...everything (and boy do I mean ev-er-y-thang) was recycled/reused materials!

Here is just a sneak peek from backstage (and my personal favorite look - the coral, tribal jumpsuit), to see every look check out: Vaughn D. Taylor's pics.

Congrats to Elizabeth Underwood on pulling off a mind-blowing show! Not to mention, thanks for letting me help out!

wiggida wiggida wack

Kept it krunk this weekend.

Found an original remix to flashin some bling: House of Harlow peacock ring as a statement piece. With this elaborate bird perched upon your finger, all the otha homiez will bow down in r-e-s-p-e-c-t. Not to mention if you couple it with a Canadian wholesale vintage shoulder bag, oozes mac daddy status.

Sidenote: found an art deco shout out to the Creme. <3

hipster heat

Minnetonka moccasins
Vintage striped tee

Serene

*SPECTACULAR* handmade jewelry.

Check it out on the information superhighway here: www.leroysplace.etsy.com
Or face2face here: Highwater Gallery 7800 Oak Street New Orleans, LA 70118

In My White Tee.

Sooo many things to love about this picture. I shall start with this young lady's somewhat understated, but totes awesome plain white tee. Let me just say, I L.O.V.E. white v-necks. They can go from day to night, work to errands, class to cocktails ..... ok, you get the picture. And let's not forget about her amazing paper bag waist trousers. Top it off with a simple necklace and a pop of color, and I'm obsessed!

Erin

Love. Her. Skirt.

Derek

So while we're on the subject of 1990s tv shows (see previous post), I thought it would be fitting to share this pic. I met this super cool, free spirited guy while out at Festival this past weekend. I totally dig his outfit, partially because his tee is emblazoned with characters my fav childhood cartoon, but mostly because of his friendly, laid back attitude! Why can't festival be every weekend?!

Sister, Sister.

I got my own mind. I do my own style in my own time. Ok, enough with the cheesy 90s tv theme song lyrics.

This past weekend Festival Internationale de Louisiane took place, and I got to spend the entire weekend with my faboosh little sista! And I must say, she knows how to pull off casual festival chic. As much as I love a flowy maxi dress when I'm out at a show, I die for her cardi/knit pencil skirt combo!

Also, although slightly obstructed by her cross-body bag, note Sarah's totes magotes awesome feather necklace. I'm pretty sure that was a Christmas gift from yours truly!

Internationale

Yes, yes. That's right. You are setting your sights on the most impeccable dreadlocks in existence. Soak it up, revel in it.

We met these two in Lafayette post-festing. (GIVERS' set was mind blowing beeTdubs) There are uber layers of incredible in this photo. Numero Uno: the stunning print of the girl's maxi dress. It's hard to find an intricately detailed maxi that hasn't been worn a bajillion times, but she has done it and done it darn well! Numero Dos: the color compliment between his handkerchief scarf and his (*ahem* can we say it again...SENSATIONAL) dreadlocks. Numero Tres: the righteous vibes emanating from them in general. Who doesn't like good old genuinely grand people? (well, besides bad young fake bland people that is)

Our lovely lady fashionista also doubles as an amazing graphic designer! Robyn Holbrook: SpikedOwls@aol.com. Her totally cah-yewt business card is enough to make you hoot!