On a bit of a whim, Jon and I decided to pop into New Orleans on our way to visit family in in Florida. It's actually pretty quiet this time of year (quiet for New Orleans anyway), and the empty streets of the French Quarter on Christmas day made it an ideal time for cocktail drinkin' and photo snappin'. I know, we're heathens.

I found this 1940's dress at Trashy Diva, a New Orleans-based purveyor of vintage style clothing that fits like a glove. I've been following the company online for a while, but never had the chance to try anything on until this trip. I must say, the quality and fit do not disappoint. And I love that the green polka dot print on this dress offers a nice alternative to the red, white, navy and black that usually dominate the retro palette. Paired here with some made-in-Oakland earrings I found at Therapy.

And now for the food. Good God, the food. We took full advantage of New Orleans' culinary traditions, trying out Green Goddess, Jacques-Imo's, Cafe Carmo, and some late-night grub at Daisy Duke's and Mimi's in the Marginy. But the most memorable meal award goes to Cane and Table for their insanely tasty crispy rum ribs and the only $21 Sazerac that's ever been worth it (Nola is the cocktail's birthplace, after all). 

Fat and happy, we'll be ringing in the new year in Miami. Happy Holidays all, and see you in 2015!