Work, 4 mile walk and a bit of abs during lunch with Stacy, a visit to LuLuLemon which turned out fruitless as their pants, while I LOVED the style and they were super flattering, were a bit less capri and a bit more like ankle pants. Cute? Maybe. But not a 5'2" chica whose looking for pants that hit just below the knee. For $88 they had to be right. So i'm going to spin a bit, make sure it's something I want to do on the regular and if so, go back. These are the ones I tried on. They said the shorter ones would be in "in late spring early summer." Oy.
No, they don't come with those abs. If they did, the $88 sticker wouldn't even kind of sting! After Lululemon we hit up Lacoste and Austin got a new shirt, then we were on our way to Auburn to meet Tyson, say hey to Teresa, then drop off a car - time to hit Mobile for a Mardi Gras Ball! After a long drive, we got in town and went to a dinner party, then to O'Daly's Irish Pub for a drink, then to Boo Radley's to check out the band and dance. Fun night! I bumped into some old friends from college and we had a blast!
Saturday we woke up to find horrible weather and a cancelled parade. BOO! We made the best of it and had breakfast at the hotel, visited friends, and checked into the second hotel (within walking distance to the ball). Then I hit the gym and walked 4 miles, finished a book, and then met up with the guys at the hotel bar. Before we knew it, it was time to get ready for the ball! We had a great night, saw so many friends from college and had a very late night. But it was a good time and of course hilarious to see the boys in matching tuxes with tails, and fun to dress up in long gowns! Here's some pics
Q: Have you ever been to a mardi gras ball or ball of any kind? First mardi gras ball for me - I loved seeing everyone dressed up!
Q: What was the highlight of your weekend? Mine was probably Saturday, before we went to the ball, just hanging at the hotel having a beer with Austin & Tyson - I heart chill time!
16 comments:
You'll get used to the spandex. I cannot wear shorts, they ride up, so I'm always in spandex.
I went to a Mardi Gras ball in New Orleans maybe like 6 years ago when one of my good friends was in law school down there. It was insane! In a good way.
haha- gotta love being short and trying on "capris" that just end up looking like pants or flood pants. The weekend looks like so much fun! LOVE the dress you wore to the ball and your makeup looks amazing. I have to say- we had a great weekend overall- hard to pick a best part
i have the opposite problem...below the knee means well above the knee for me. :) the grass is always greener.
you will be addicted to spin!
where did you get your black dress? I have been looking for a long black dress and would love a tip!
wait is this ball in NOLA or in Auburn? If youre in NOLA hit me up!
I went to one in college and would love to go again! You looked gorge!
I have never been to a Mardi Gras Ball. Looks & sounds like a fun time! Glad you had good weekend!
Lululemon has free hemming. You can get almost any pants done. You should ask them about it the next time you are in :)
I just went to lulu for the first time this weekend. I had a gift card so the price didn't sting as much, but I agree- holy crap is it expensive! I did get their astro pant and I am in love. I am also lucky enough to have hips and spandex makes me squeamish so I know how you feel.
I've been to New Orleans twice and both times were around Mardi Gras (my bestie lives there) but I never got to go to a ball. I wish..some day!
Looks fun. I haven't ever been to a ball, but I'd love to someday.
Oh what a fun weekend -- sorry the parade got canceled though.
I've never been to a Mardi Gras ball but it sounds like a good time!
The highlight of my weekend: Shopping! New work clothes and new books galore. :D
Im 5'2 as well....I have never been to a Mardi Gras Ball, but I would love to go to one. Happy Monday!
You looked gorgeous!! Never been to a ball, but it sounds like so much fun. I always wanted to be a debutante as a teenager, just for the ball!
Love the gown-you look beautiful! The highlight of my weekend was taking a nice long and relaxing walk with the family!
where did you get your black dress? I have been looking for a long black dress and would love a tip!
I am also 5'2 but LOVE Lulu. They have free hemming on all of their stuff for 5 years. It is expensive but it's great gear.
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