I am considering this a special edition of our "Work Wears" feature. This is random, but I thought it might be fun to share some of (well, most of) the outfits I wore on our four day trip to New Orleans earlier this month.
This is not only what I wore to the airport on our way there, I was also wearing this for our open house ceremony when we donated our Habitat for Humanity project house. It transitioned well since it was a pretty laid back event. It felt so good to finish up that project, and then later that afternoon jump on a plane with my husband for a short vacation. Such a fun day!
Cat kimono c/o ModCloth, jeans/Express (old and I added the holes myself over time), tank/Target, shoes/second hand (brand is Luxury Rebel), backpack/ASOS, and suitcase/Kenneth Cole from TJ Maxx
I love a long, flowing maxi skirt, and this one I've had for years and just love! It's a vintage skirt that has a matching top (although I chose to wear it with a different top here). I've been thinking about using this skirt as a pattern to make another maxi the same size and fit. It's on my list of sewing-projects-that-might-be-above-my-skill-level-but-I'm-doing-it-anyway. Ha!
Skirt/vintage (from the old Red Velvet store), top/F21, shoes/second hand, and purse c/o ChicWish
On the day we took a culinary bike tour of New Orleans, I opted to wear a jumper. It made getting on and off a bike much easier. I wish I had taken a picture of the back of this jumper because it's quite low and I chose to wear a black bra that has an interesting pattern with it. I feel like one of the keys to the whole show-your-bra with your outfit is to make it feel super intentional. 🙂
Jumper/Dillard's, bra/Free People, shoes c/o Seychelles Footwear, and backpack/ASOS
This was an outfit I wore just for the evening after the bike tour. I love this denim dress although this is only the second time I've gotten to wear it. It's vintage and originally went all the way to my ankles which made it feel heavy and sort of stiff. I decided to hem it a little shorter, and I'm SO glad I did. I also love the back tie detail—perfect summer dress.
Dress/Frolic Vintage (love her local shop in Springfield!), shoes/second hand, purse c/o ChicWish, and sunnies/ShopSosie
Credits // Author: Emma Chapman, Photography: Trey George + Emma Chapman. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess actions.
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Emma, You are too cute. Love all of the outfits and the pictures. Now I want to go to New Orleans even more so, than I already did :0)
I adore your maxi skirt!
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These are all so cute! I love how they’re all pretty simple to wear and pack (no jewelry or fussy accessories), but they’re all bold and interesting pieces, so you don’t feel like you’re missing anything!
-Molly
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Lovelovelove all your outfits in this post 🙂
This all makes me want to do some serious shopping before my hubby and I leave on a mini vacation tomorrow morning..which has me plotting how I can possibly fit that in after work…love it all!
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Omg! You guys have completely convinced me that I absolutely must get to this gorgeous gorgeous place!
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Too many sweet looks! Love the skirts! So fun for the summer!
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That denim dress looks beautiful on you!
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E.
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I love all of these so much! New Orleans is such an awesome place Glitter Boots & Champagne Flutes
This looks so awesome. I’m dying to go to Nola!
I love this post!! I also really want to go to NOLA for the summer! Did you stay at a hotel or did you do AirBnB? I would love to hear more.
I’d love a feature like this! I always love seeing what you and Elsie wear, and especially now that she’s moving and Sister Style will be harder to get, it’d be great to see individual style posts. You look fantastic!
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Loving that blue dress!
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Love seeing what people wear when they are on vacation! That maxi skirt blue top combo is gorgeous 🙂
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I love the chambray jumper dress! Such a cute staple
We stayed at a hotel in the French Quarter. Check the travel guide for more details. 🙂
-Emma
You’re so cute! Love that denim dress. Can’t believe you found it second hand and hemmed it. Looks like it was meant to be that length.
♥ Heather and Melissa
Super cute, Emma. 🙂
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The hubs and I were supposed to go to NOLA for a weekend trip, but had to cancel because it was also Mother’s Day weekend. I can’t wait to reschedule because this seems like a ton of fun. I photograph and I would love to get some of the houses and beauty in NOLA. = D
The denim dress is such a great length! Good call!
I love that you posted your outfits! That kimono is the cutest. I love the look of maxi’s but I’m so short and can’t wear anything with a heel that I worry they don’t look good on me. Love the pattern on yours.
All really cute looks! I think the cat kimono might be my favorite, though!
Loved the long skirt!
-M
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I love the architecture in Nola. The vintage maxi skirt from Red Velvet, as well as the dress from Frolic Vintage are my favorite pieces.
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Love that romper! Oh my gosh it’s gorgeous 🙂 I’ve been loving rompers and sundresses (and kimonos) this season! 🙂 Hope you had a fabulous time in NOLA!
I really love the outfits you chose, and the maxi skirt one is just perfect on you!
NOLA is awesome! Great post Emma!
I live in Daphne AL (on the Gulf Coast) but only 2 1/2 hours away and too my mom & sis yesterday on a day trip to the French Quarter. I’ve never eaten anything in NOLA that wasn’t amazing, just for the record….GOOD eats galore.
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You have the cutest dresses! Wish I were living in warmer weather so that I can wear dresses everyday!
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Good call on the ultra-breezy wardrobe! I love living in this amazing city, but it’s HOT and muggy right now! Hope you guys stopped to get a snowball while you were here!
So cute!! Loved every outfit 🙂
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Xoxo Jessy
I was just hoping you all would do a bit more on travel style. I would love to see something on packing for long trips like Lara’s trip to Paris. I am sure you all have great tips for packing light and looking good.
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What a fun trip! I LOVE your denim dress! How pretty 🙂
I Love seeing what other women wear when they travel! You look gorgeous in all of these outfits. Lots of inspiration for my upcoming trip to the UK and Iceland 🙂
xo Allison
Your pictures look amazing! Love your outfits, they look so simple yet cute 🙂
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I love the vintage denim dress! It’s so classy and fun!
LOVE that romper, super cute! You’re a beautiful lady!
Super cute, I love the black romper and the print maxi dress.
I love all those outfits, but that jumper is fantastic! Honestly, I never considered jumpers before. I’m tall, so they are hard to fit. But I love how it has the look of a short summery dress but the coverage of shorts. And that chest detail! Love it.
Would definitely follow your vacation wear ideas on this blog!