Now that the New Year has started, it's time to start planning for Mardi Gras 2015! Mardi Gras is a mix of cultures, much like the city of New Orleans. Some of the traditions came from France with the colonists, and some came with other immigrants from Africa and the Caribbean. Parades start as soon as January 6th, and run through mid February 2015. Parades are not the only events - concerts, cooking contests, and more take over the city of New Orleans for the next two months.
Step off of Bourbon Street to take in some music on Frenchman Street, take a plantation tour, and walk some of the city's amazing cemeteries. If you are lucky enough to be heading to New Orleans soon, what are you going to pack?Here are my ideas for Mardi Gras 2015 outfits:
- Green, Purple, and Gold are the official colors of Mardi Gras. Our fitted retro Velma wiggle dress has a structured shape and striking sexy neckline - perfect for an elegant night at the Carousel Bar. Casual sight-seeing day? Our Maxine Dress is available in the vibrant Purple Honeycomb dimensions fabric. If you want to go gold, we have loads of patterns that shimmer and shine!
- It's tiki time in the Crescent City! Tired of Sazeracs? Hitting up the anticipated new Latitude 29 tiki bar? We have the perfect vintage inspired island wear for a night of mai tais.
- What is the Fleur Di Lis, and how did it come to conjure Louisiana? This symbol was Egyptian or Babylonian in origin, and was adopted by France's first king, Phillip. The Fleur De Lis has been associated with New Orleans for hundreds of years - it was on the flags of the French Colonists who founded "Nouvelle Orleans" in 1717. Today, it is everywhere in the city from fine art to football jerseys. Try a dress or skirt in our striking Gold Fleur De Lis fabric.
- Peacock feathers are everywhere during Mardi Gras - on masks, costumes, and the wreaths on nearly every door. Our amazing Peacock Royale fabric has been a best seller - get noticed with a Mardi Gras dress or skirt in this pattern.
Whether you will be in Louisiana in body or just spirit, lassiez les bon temps roule for Mardi Gras 2015!
