Coachella? Oh...no, silly...Jazz Fest!

It's spring time in Nola :) and to most of us this means one MAJOR thing: Jazz Fest! Today kicks off one of THE most historic Jazz Fests known to man. With a line up that includes Simon & Garfunkel (I know right?!), George Clinton, Anita Baker, B.B. King, !DJ SOUL SISTER!, etc. it's sure to be a rockin good time down in the Crescent City.

The best thing about this Festival is the one of a kind crowd dynamic. Jazz Fest caters to an older generation...bringing out the tried and true hippies. I was lucky enough to run into two of these flower children on the morning streetcar commute! A. the woman was wearing a tambourine around her neck (amaze.) B. the man was beginning his annual Jazz Fest journal (incred.) C. their hats were KILLER. (killer.) When asked if I could snap a shot for the creme, they told me the hats were a work in progess since the early 70s. Covered in equal rights sloganed stickers, various festival pins, and an occasional fake eyeball, these chapeaus really killed it.

Vickers (other ruler of the creme) and I will be festing @ Festival Internationale this weekend....be sure to keep your eye out for more boho chic posts to come! (and maybe a tatoo or two...say that 5 times fast, double dog dare ya)

Natasha

Denim discovery!
I've been scouring the globe for THE most insane/baffling/rad/blow your mind, body and soul-esque denim oxford. Here. It. Is. Unfortunately it would not have been appropro for me to steal it from Natasha while she wasn't looking (or aware of the clothing on her back?), so the search continues. But let's all relish in this faded washed pit stop along the denim highway....

PS. Gap 3 seasons ago....wtf?

Let's Hear it For the Boy(s).

I present to you a montage of my favorite male characters that I spotted while enjoying a few drinks with friends. I love it when I find guys with their own quirky style. Who knew a bolero tie could be so cool?

Hollie G.

Last Saturday night, whilst enjoying a night on the town, I happened to spot this gal and her a.m.a.z.i.n.g. maxi dress. When I asked her where she had got it (because let's be honest, I fully intended on going to buy one for myself the very next day), she told me that she had actually designed/constructed it herself! OMG.

Here's the story: her name is Hollie Gargano, and she's a Lafayette local. Her line is called Mais La, so remember that guys, because this lady is going places!

Andrea E.

This evening I had the pleasure of bumping into an old (and mega chic) colleague of mine, Andrea! Needless to say, she looked smashing as always...but my eyes could not stray away from her incred. messenger bag. It's vintage from that sweet little shop, Gnome, on Decatur. The faded green corduroy paired with the weathered sienna leather? i die 10x over.

local sophomore

spring has sprung!
throw on your keds, show some skin (extreme rendition of this above...please do try this at home), and let the sun soak in! ideal jam for a day of frolicking: "walk like a man", frankie valli & the four seasons.

*photo love from sophomore's spring 08 & 09 look books. besidez, one 1/2 of the driving force behind sophomore's label? a new orleans native!

cease the radio silence

due to an epic ichat sesh the blog will begin to feel the warmth of our love yet again. our apologies for being m.i.a./abandoning you in the cold, dark rain/not really ever gettin this thang poppin....we hope that you will find it in your fashion-filled heart to forgive and forget...besides, our only followers thus far are friends&fam...you gotsta like us <3


anywho....in return for your unwavering dedication to the creme....i provide this breath taking picture of my latest and gr8tst obsession: Mette Lindberg. she is the femme fatale lead singer of The Asteroids Galaxy Tour, a lovely little Danish band with a kickass/acid jazz/psychedelic feel. please do enjoy. (my suggestion: "Bad Fever"...now you know)

Forties Flair ... Lindsey A.

My very fashionable coworker, Lindsey, showed up to work this morning wearing the most amazing high-waisted polka dot shorts. I feel like I have traveled back to the time of Frank Sinatra and Katharine Hepburn. Cue the big band music.

Ambush at CC's ... Free Spirit.

I noticed this girl while I was in line waiting to get my daily caffeine fix. Everything about her outfit it so unique!

Also, it's hard to tell from the picture, but her tights sparkled in the light. Love!

trial run

this is how happy i feel about our blog.