Porter Lyons // Spring Essentials

   
      Details // *all jewelry by Porter Lyons* | Damballah Necklace, Tooth 30 Necklace, and Simbi 
    Bracelets - Dress, LOFT | Camo Clutch, Fossil (similar here) //

Hey y'all! It's been a while.

For this post, I've teamed up with one of my favorite local designers- Porter Lyons, to accessorize me for the two Fashion Weeks that happen down here in NOLA- Southern Design Week and Fashion Week New Orleans.

I chose some of my favorite pieces from the Alligator and most recent, the VooDoo collection. I had been in love with these pieces since I first set eyes at the launch party last year. They're elegant yet edgy design allows them to be easily taken from day to night. And although they can be worn any time of year, these gems are definitely on my 'must have' list' of Spring/Summer essentials. I'm a fan of any necklace that can make a statement and these certainly do just that.

Stay tuned this week to see how I've styled them!

Thanks for reading! xo

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nye // back in black

       Outfit Details // Sweater, (old) | Leather Pants, Kirna Zabete for Target | Heels, (old) | Jacket, 
    Forever21 | Bag, Michael Kors | Pom-pom Key Chain, Noel Martin Collection | Rings, Trendz + 
    Porter Lyons //

Photos by Jeanne-Marie Exposito

Ahhhh hello 2015!! I apologize for the lack of content these past couple of months. I'm afraid that work, holiday chaos, and just life in general caught up with me. 

Despite the insanity, I'm happy to say though that this New Year is already off to a lovely start! This past week was arguably the best one of the year. I ended 2014 in jeans and a t-shirt spending time with one of my favorite people. It was perfect. 

As for my outfit, it was one of my traditional all-black looks that featured my favorite winter coat and pair of shiny leather pants (I swear those pants never get old)

Thank you all so much for reading and following along in 2014! I hope your new year is off to a great start! xo

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Porter Lyons Launch Party : VooDoo Collection

                            The designer, Ashley and I holding some gators! (Yes, they were real !) 



      Outfit Details // Top, Max Studio (similar, here) | Jeans, Forever21 | Bag, Trendz | Heels, (old) 
   Target //

Photos by Carlyn Exposito and Elizabeth Exposito

'' The Voodoo Collection celebrates the mysticism, magic, and expansiveness of the religion, inspired by its permanence in the New Orleans landscape and culture. ''

Let me start off by saying that the launch party for the VooDoo Collection by Porter Lyons was by far, the coolest event I've ever been to. It took place on the rooftop of an apartment complex in the Bywater a couple Saturdays ago. The evening's entertainment consisted of  flame-throwers, tarot card readers, a fortune teller, and a killer red carpet. How many red carpet events have you been to where the props were an alligator, snake, or nutria?! (The snake's mouth wasn't taped shut so I passed.)

As I expected, the entire line was absolutely amazing.  I loved her use of natural/precious stones, darker colored metals, as well as how she incorporated parts of the snakes into her designs. It gave the collection a very spooky and tribal vibe. The Damballah Necklace, Mississippi Snake Ring, and the gold Cobra Drop Earrings were a few of my favorites. 

For my outfit, I stuck to my usual uniform - a black top, distressed denim, and strappy heels.

You can shop all the items that were featured in this post here !! 

Still can't get enough of this mysterious line? Check out some of the other collections, here. 
You can follow along with the designer on Instagram @porterlyonsdesigns 



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