New Orleans

So I was in New Orleans for the past few days accompanying the BF while he worked. The BF was busy for the most part because it was a work trip for him and a mini getaway for me. I spent most of my time in our lovely suite courtesy of the W. Andrew and I, are sold for life on the W. Upon entering into the hotel, it was a whole different urban and modern feel. I enjoyed the trendy decor and jazzy ambience music playing in the background - really suits our taste and lifestyle. I love waking up in the morning and calling for room service and having my breakfast delivered to my door, and coming back from a long shopping adventure to a clean room, nicely made bed, and freshly cleaned sheets. I would drop my shopping bags on the floor, run to the bed, throw my arms up, and sink right into the downy goose pillows. Oh, the wonderful hotel life!

Andrew lounging in the lobby.

I was rather pleased by the selection of reading materials that awaits us, sitting on the coffee table.


After dinner one evening. we came back to the room with dessert and champagne waiting for us, complimentary by the W.

A vintage dress I purchased some time ago for $11.99.

Besides spending some quality time with the BF, (since, we don't have that sort of luxury as much anymore due to Andrew's excessive work travelling) my most favorite part about New Orleans is Magazine St. and the Flea Market. Magazine St. is literally a 7 mile shopping strip with non-stop boutique, thrift stores, antique shopping, and some residential homes. It's very much like Montrose in Houston. So like... I went crazy and shopped for 5 hours. I found some really great deals at the thrift stores.

I'm a design person so I can spot a really good quality made item. I was just blown away by this super cute white denim jumper original price $222, and I paid $22 for it! What a steal.

My favorite shopping finds by far on this trip would be the vintage glass neck choker thing... which I got for $6, unbelieveably cheap for what it's worth. Such a unique piece! Ahhh... I love jewelry! I spent less than $30 on everything pictured above.

My new hobby will be collecting extravagant big statement cocktail rings.