Seeing Stars

Another look from my collaboration with Rent the Runway for Mardi Gras! This look is casual, which is perfect for parades, casual parties, or going out!

I loved this fun, star print button up for the casual look because it’s a great way to make a subtle statement. And for me, I don’t own a lot of prints, so it was fun to be able and branch out and try something different for a fun event. P.s. I’m so sad I had to give this blouse back, because I fell in love.

With Louisiana and it’s always changing weather, I added an awesome leather jacket just in case the temps decide to be cold when the parades start.

The accessories were kept neutral and subtle, because if you’re going to be at a parade or out on the town you don’t want to have to worry about a ton of jewelry, besides, you’ll more than likely have a neck full of beads.

I hope you liked this collab and found some outfit inspo for the upcoming Mardi Gras season!

PHOTOS BY MASON WARE

Blouse- Equipment | Jacket- Barbara Bui | Bag- See by Chloe | Earrings- Elizabeth and James

Sleek Formal

If you’re from or know anything about Louisiana, you know Mardi Gras is a HUGE deal. I’ve teamed up with Rent the Runway to bring you two looks to help you get inspired this Mardi Gras season!

The first look is for the dressier part of Mardi Gras, which would be for a formal ball.

For the formal outfit, I went for a sleek, all black look. There’s something so elegant about a head-to-toe black look. I love the pleat detailing of the dress and the modest, but still feminine and sexy silhouette, paired with the timeless & classic fur jacket. I added a little sparkle with the earrings, and finished the look off with the perfect clutch!

Most of the time, Mardi Gras balls are full of sequin dresses, which I love for special occasions. But the look I went for is mysterious, and I still would stand out, in a subtle way.

I’ve used the service Rent the Runway for many other occasions, and absolutely love it (click here to find out how RTR works, if you’re new to it). It’s an efficient and fast way to get the perfect outfit for any occasion.

Using RTR for occasions like a Mardi Gras ball is a great idea, because if you’re like me, I don’t have many super fancy events I attend, so I don’t have many formal options in my closet. I love it because you don’t have to make such a huge commitment of buying a dress then having it stuck in your closet, never to be worn again. The service is a fun way to give yourself the chance to branch out and try different styles. It’s also awesome because you get to choose dresses and accessories from amazing brands and designers that sometimes you might not get the chance to wear!

Mardi Gras will be here before you know it, so get a head start and make sure this Mardi Gras season you get glam from head to toe with Rent the Runway!

PHOTOS BY MASON WARE

Dress- Vera Wang | Jacket- Adrienne Landau | Bag- Diane von Furstenberg | Earrings- Lulu Frost

*all items listed were sent by Rent the Runway

*this post is in collaboration with Rent the Runway, but all opinions are genuine and my own…as always!