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Mardi Gras Essentials: Let Them Eat the Best King Cakes

Live Local Louisiana, Mardi Gras February 21, 2019

It’s officially Mardi Gras season, and one of the best and most traditional ways to celebrate this time of year is with some Mardi Gras King Cake! Or in my case, with quite a few King Cakes. Can’t stop, won’t stop.

I knew I wanted to do a post on the best King Cakes, but there was no way Shea and I could eat all of these cakes by ourselves. Actually, it might have been possible, but I didn’t want to test that theory out. So, I decided to throw a party for my girlfriends where we could all taste test this spread of King Cakes from all over South Louisiana.

The Best King Cakes from South Louisiana

The majority of these bakeries ship King Cakes all across the country. This is a great option if you are craving some real Louisiana King Cake and live out of town or if you want to share the love with others who don’t celebrate Mardi Gras as much as we do. Follow the links to see how to purchase!

NONNA RANDAZZO KING CAKE:

One of my all-time favorite King Cakes is by Nonna Randazzo’s out of the Northshore/New Orleans area. Their signature white icing with sprinkles might look different than a traditional King Cake, but the flavor of the actual cake is absolutely delicious! I’m not a fan of the word ‘moist’, but this cake is soft and has the perfect texture. If you live in Baton Rouge, they are delivered fresh daily to Carnival Mart during the Mardi Gras season.

NONNA RANDAZZO’S (above) | WHOLE FOODS (below left)

The best king cakes for Mardi Gras featured by top Louisiana life and style blogger, Emily Villere Dixon

POUPART’S BAKERY KING CAKE:

My next favorite King Cake is a cream cheese filled cake from Poupart’s Bakery in Lafayette. Once I discovered this bakery a few years ago, I make sure to have multiple of these King Cakes during Mardi Gras. The sugar and icing create the perfect topping texture that has a sweet, but not too sweet, taste.

Another unique option from Poupart’s Bakery is the traditional French King Cake. It is made up of a round puff pastry with an almond filling (see it on the blue cake stand in the pictures below). Pop it in the oven to warm it up before serving, and oh. my. goodness!

SUCRE (below left) | ROUSES (below right)

If you don’t live in Louisiana but still want to partake in the King Cake festivities, Whole Foods Market offers their own version. I know it’s not local, but it’s at least an alternative if you don’t live anywhere that specializes in King Cakes or if you need a quick pick-up while you are already out grocery shopping. It is actually one of the prettier King Cakes I had at my party.

During the Mardi Gras season, there are also tons of other King Cake ‘inspired’ treats to choose from, and it’s fun to see people get creative with their rendition of a King Cake treat.

The best king cakes for Mardi Gras featured by top Louisiana life and style blogger, Emily Villere Dixon: king cake macarons

The best king cakes for Mardi Gras featured by top Louisiana life and style blogger, Emily Villere Dixon: king cake balls

The best king cakes for Mardi Gras featured by top Louisiana life and style blogger, Emily Villere Dixon: king cake ice cream

SUCRE MARDI GRAS MACARONS | BREW HA-HA CAKE BALLS | BLUE BELL KING CAKE ICE CREAM

There are so many different King Cakes to test in Louisiana that this list of the best king cakes could go on and on forever. My friend Leslie, creator of the blog Southern Flair, put together this King Cake bucket list, so you can eat your way through the Red Stick’s best options this Mardi Gras season.

Don’t forget that if you are lucky enough to get the baby, you have to throw the next King Cake party! Let me know if there is a King Cake that I absolutely have to try before this year’s Mardi Gras season comes to an end!

YOU CAN FIND ALL OF MY MARDI GRAS CONTENT HERE AND IN MY GUIDE TO MARDI GRA S!

LAISSEZ LES BONS TEMPS ROULER!

Gameday | September Sideline Style

Gameday, Style Gameday Outfit, Outfits, Sideline Style October 2, 2018

It’s been a wild and crazy September for the LSU Tigers! We played five games in one month, opened the season in Cowboys Stadium, won our first SEC game on a last-second field goal and beat two Top-10 teams in the first three weeks. Whew! We are currently undefeated and have already exceeded most people’s expectations.

I’m still over here wearing my all-time favorite pants on the sidelines most Saturdays (even though the clasp on the zipper is broke, and I had to find a binder clip the morning of the Auburn game to keep my pants up all day…). Some of my favorite gameday items throughout the first month of the season include this dress, this necklace and these shoes. I re-wore a top from 2016 for the Auburn game, because I was convinced it brought us good luck the first time I wore it (for Coach O’s first game as interim Head Coach vs Missouri when we set SEC offensive records), and I proved to be right when we beat Auburn in one of the most epic LSU games I have ever witnessed! You’re welcome, Tiger fans.

I’m glad I invested in this raincoat, because I needed it last weekend when it rained for the entire Ole Miss game. I even had to do my postgame interview with Coach O in the rain, so I’m glad my jacket was cute, because my hair and the rest of me was a MESS! I’m excited to get the month of October rolling, and we start out at the Swamp versus Florida. It’s going to be a challenge, but it’s been so much fun watching this team so far this season. Five games down and seven to geaux!

GEAUX TIGERS!

LSU VS MIAMI

LSU VS SOUTHEASTERN

Sweater: Madewell (sold out) | Pants: J. Crew | Shoes: NikeiD | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Bracelets: Kendra Scott – Live Lokai

LSU VS AUBURN

LSU VS LOUISIANA TECH

Dress: JaneHudson | Booties: Sosis Boutique | Sunglasses: Ray-Ban | Tiger necklace: Mimosa Handcrafted

LSU VS OLE MISS

Top: J. Crew | Pants: J. Crew | Raincoat: J. Crew | Shoes: Nike Air Max 270 | Earrings: Annie Claire Designs from Sosis Boutique

Top 5 LSU Football Memories from the 2017 Season

Gameday, Life in Football LSU, Working in Sports August 28, 2018

With only five days to geaux until the LSU Football season officially kicks off, it’s time for me to look back at my five favorite memories from the 2017 season. Every year there are a handful of memories that stand out from the others, but let me tell you, there are always a lot to choose from!

I enjoy writing this post each season, because it reminds me of all the amazing opportunities I have working for the Tigers, and it excites me knowing that I have another season ahead of me to fill with even more memories. Here’s to season No. 7!

YOU CAN READ MY TOP 5 LSU FOOTBALL MEMORIES FROM 2016 HERE!

5. FLORIDA + TENNESSEE GAMES

One of the things on my bucket-list is to watch the Tigers play in every SEC stadium. In 2017, I was able to knock two stadiums off my list AND watch LSU win in both of them. The Florida game is always one of my favorite games on the schedule, and there is a ton of football history between these two teams. It took me 30 years, but I finally experienced my first game at The Swamp. We had just lost the weekend before and needed a big win. It was early. It was hot. It was so humid. It was everything I expected. And we won.

It’s hard to check the SEC East stadiums off of my list, because we don’t play all the teams each year. I was so excited to see Tennessee on our schedule last season knowing I would get to experience Neyland Stadium in the fall. The last time LSU played the Vols was in 2011, so I knew this opportunity wasn’t going to come around again for a while. Despite horrendous weather conditions (I sat in the press box so didn’t get a drop of rain on me!), the Tigers won AND I got to meet Smokey. And Coach O gave an epic halftime interview. It was a solid day.

4. INTERVIEWING ALEX BREGMAN

I am so thankful that my job allows me to interview so many interesting people and former Tigers on a regular basis. I have interviewed some big names over the years, but when Alex Bregman showed up on the sidelines, I’ll admit that I was very excited and a smidge nervous. Not only was Bregman a standout baseball player at LSU, but he had also just won the world series with the Houston Astros after the city was devastated by Hurricane Harvey. Bregman is quickly becoming one of the most popular faces in baseball and is representing LSU along the way.

3. THE COMEBACK GAME

LSU was coming off a very emotional win at Florida before hosting 10th-ranked Auburn in Tiger Stadium. After only 17 minutes of play, Auburn was up 20-0 over LSU. Things were not looking good, but we came back to score 20 unanswered points – overcoming LSU’s largest home deficit against an SEC opponent in history. The Tigers won 27-23 thanks in part to a stellar catch by Russell Gage and a punt return for a touchdown by DJ Chark. This was a fun one to celebrate!

This game also holds a special place in the hearts of two families that I met during this weekend. I put together one of my favorite stories ever about the Perry and Boswell families and their unique connection to the LSU-Auburn game. You can read more about them here.

YOU CAN READ MORE ABOUT THE COMEBACK GAME HERE!

2. PLAYING BYU IN NEW ORLEANS

A week before the 2017 season opened, Hurricane Harvey devastated my hometown of Houston, Texas. We were scheduled to open the season playing BYU in Houston, but plans changed since NRG Stadium was being used for disaster relief. The game was moved to New Orleans and no one skipped a beat. If any fanbase knows how to handle a hurricane, it’s LSU and South Louisiana. It was truly remarkable to see the city of New Orleans and the LSU community come together to help Houston with flood relief while also putting together a major college football game in very little time. People stick together down here, and we are reminded of that often. Also, opening the season by shutting out the Cougars 27-0 wasn’t too bad either!

1. ENSMINGER NAMED OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR

There was no way any other moment was going to beat out this one! I have worked for Steve Ensminger for six years, and there are not many better feelings than watching someone you believe in achieve one of their ultimate goals. Obviously LSU Football is extremely special to me, but its the people that I have met along the way here that truly make this place home. Coach Ensminger and his family are some of those people, and they have become family to me too. After breaking records as the interim OC in 2016, I can’t wait to see what the season has in store for our offense!

— LAGNIAPPE —

As always, a season provides WAY more than five memories, and even though this blog post is dedicated to my five favorite moments, I can’t leave the following out.

2007 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP REUNION

We celebrated the 10-year reunion of the 2007 National Championship team by bringing the players back for a weekend full of LSU Football. I was in school for the Tigers’ last championship win, and it was so much fun to catch up with old friends on the team and Coach Miles. It was great to watch everyone reconnect after a decade and celebrate such a special season.

DOUBLE NO. 18’S

Coach O let the cat out of the bag earlier in the spring, giving the jersey to Christian LaCouture, but that actually led to an unexpected No. 18 announcement during fall camp. To everyone’s surprise, a second No. 18 jersey was awarded to fullback JD Moore. Moore came to LSU as a walk-on, earned the starting fullback spot, received a scholarship AND kept a 4.0 while majoring in Architecture. To see the surprise on his face and hear how much the jersey meant to him was a very emotional moment.

7 LSU PLAYERS DRAFTED TO THE NFL

This is a story that NEVER gets old, and fortunately for us, this is a common theme each year. LSU has more players in the NFL than any other university in the country. We had another seven Tigers get drafted after the 2017 season, and that’s why we are #NFLSU.

As always, I’m here to keep you in the loop with everything LSU Football related throughout the entire season! You can find me here, on Twitter, on Facebook and on Instagram with consistent updates throughout the season.

GEAUX TIGERS!

LSU Gameday with Kendra Scott

Gameday, Style Gameday Outfit, Outfits August 20, 2018

Just when I thought my jewelry boxe(s) were overloaded with enough purple and gold options to get me through at least the 2030 football season, Kendra Scott once again delivers with some new and fabulous gameday jewels. I have written before about how Kendra Scott is a one-stop shop for all of your gameday jewelry, but now the cult-favorite brand offers a whole new color palette tailored to your team’s specific colors – and I’m talking whatever color you wear when cheering on your team.

When I wrote about my 5 pieces to create the perfect gameday outfit, I included finishing off your outfit with some gameday accessories that represent your team. Like I mentioned above, I have tons of purple, gold and yellow options to choose from, but Kendra Scott has now designed the perfect LSU purple and LSU yellow to wear on gameday. This is, in fact, a very serious development.

I’m lucky that the ladies at our local Kendra Scott store in Baton Rouge once again helped get me ready for this upcoming LSU Football season with some new accessories to wear on the sidelines. There was no way I was leaving the store without these purple earrings…and quite a few other items!

One of my favorite services that Kendra Scott offers is the Color Bar where you can design your own pieces with over 50 styles and more than 30 colors to choose from. The possibilities are endless, and it’s fun to design your own unique piece that features your team’s colors.

Even though the brand rolled out new styles for their new gameday color options, you can still can go to the Color Bar to customize classic Kendra Scott styles, like the Rayne necklace and Danielle earrings.

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These are a few of the other ways I styled my Kendra Scott gameday jewels for football season. You can find even more gameday outfits in my LSU GAMEDAY SHOPPING GUIDE and in my ULTIMATE GUIDE TO LSU GAMEDAY.

I have owned many of my Kendra Scott pieces for years and always get so much use out of them. They are the perfect way to accessorize your gameday look, and you can always wear them with any outfit for the other six days of the week!

The Ultimate LSU Gameday Guide

Gameday, Life in Football, Style Gameday Outfit, LSU, Sideline Style August 15, 2018

Settle in, Tiger fans, because this LSU Gameday guide is a long one!

We are currently in the middle of the 2018 LSU Football season, and I am here to make sure you know how to do LSU gameday right. From shopping for gameday outfits to where to watch away games and how to get your LSU Football news, it’s all here in my Complete LSU Gameday Guide.

Please leave me a comment with anything I left out, because this is going to be continually updated each year. I want this to be a comprehensive guide to all things LSU Football, but I can’t do that without your help. If you have a good tip or must-see tradition, let me know so I can include it in this LSU Gameday Guide!

— LSU GAMEDAY GUIDE: WHERE TO SHOP —

This was clearly going to be the biggest section of the guide, so I broke down how to shop for the best gameday items in multiple posts. Thankfully, local Baton Rouge boutiques stock up on purple and gold throughout the football season providing me with many places to shop.

Don’t worry if you are an out-of-town Tiger fan, because you can shop many of my favorite local brands online and/or through their social media pages.

A Complete LSU Gameday Guide featured by top LSU blogger, Emily Villere Dixon

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LSU GAMEDAY SHOPPING GUIDE

This was a fun project for me and a total labor of love. While putting this shopping guide together, I was able to look back on the gameday outfits that worked (and didn’t work) for me the last few seasons plus shop some new items to wear this upcoming fall. I want to share my wealth of LSU shopping knowledge with you, so this is what you will find in my LSU Gameday Shopping Guide.

🛍 WHERE TO SHOP FOR GAMEDAY APPROVED CLOTHES + ACCESSORIES

🛍 MY FAVORITE LOCAL BRANDS AND BOUTIQUES

🛍 STYLISH STADIUM-APPROVED CLEAR BAGS

🛍 GAMEDAY OUTFIT DETAILS

FULL POST: LSU GAMEDAY SHOPPING GUIDE

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GAMEDAY OUTFITS

I am often asked where I buy certain items I wear on gameday, so I wanted to come up with a way to share items and outfits on here as I find them. Gameday outfits down here in the South are a thing. It’s not just a wear a t-shirt from the bookstore type of outfit. There is thought, color coordination, accessorizing and a lot of other factors that go into SEC ladies’ outfits on Saturday. It’s basically like a southern runway.

FULL POST: 5 PIECES TO CREATE THE PERFECT GAMEDAY OUTFIT

FULL POST: LSU GAMEDAY WITH KENDRA SCOTT

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GAMEDAY YOUR WAY

Purple and gold are the geaux-to colors of choice around here, but some people might have a different preference. I have a whole section of my LSU Shopping Guide dedicated to styling gameday your way, meaning many of the items I buy to represent LSU can be purchased in multiple color combinations. Obvi, purple and gold is the best option.

FULL POST: GAMEDAY YOUR WAY WITH JANEHUDSON

YOU CAN ALWAYS FIND MY SIDELINE STYLE RIGHT HERE ON THE BLOG THROUGHOUT EACH FOOTBALL SEASON!

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SHOP ON CAMPUS

LSU SportShop | N. Stadium Road (located next door to Mike the Tiger’s habitat)

LSU Barnes and Noble Bookstore | 2 Union Square (located off Highland Road next to the Union)

LSU Alumni Gift Shop | 3848 W. Lakeshore Drive (located in the Lod Cook Hotel)

When it comes to LSU Football gameday logistics, LSUsports.net has created a page with all the info you need for each game – tickets, timelines, where to listen and how to watch, stadium specifics and more.

Geaux here for more info on each specific home game!

— LSU GAMEDAY GUIDE: HOW TO GEAUX CLEAR —

This is an essential topic when it comes to getting ready for LSU Gameday. For the third season in a row, Tiger fans have to Geaux Clear when bringing bags into Tiger Stadium and other LSU Athletics events. I have seen way too many people walking back to their car on gameday because they didn’t bring an approved bag. Don’t worry, I have found all the cute + practical clear bags for you, including the options below!

FIND MY UPDATED CLEAR BAG POST HERE AND READ LSU’S OFFICIAL GEAUX CLEAR POLICY HERE!

SHOP THIS LSU GAMEDAY LOOK:

Jon Hart Crossbody [c/o] | Geaux Clear Rox bag [c/o] | Jon Hart Fanny Pack [c/o] | Geaux Clear LA bag [c/o]

— MUST-SEE TIGER TRADITIONS —

VICTORY HILL | Two hours before each home game, the players and coaches walk down Victory Hill to the locker room. North Stadium Drive is crammed 20 people deep on each side of the street waiting to see the Tigers come down the hill. It is a long-standing tradition, so line up in enough time to get a good spot and high five the team!

MIKE THE TIGER | LSU is home to the only tiger mascot who lives on campus. Mike VII is in his second football season at LSU and was rescued from a habitat before making Baton Rouge his home. He’s only two years old, so he is often out playing or swimming in his pool. He spends a lot of time outside in his habitat on gamedays so all fans can enjoy and visit him!

TIGER ONE VILLAGE | Located in between the PMAC and Tiger Stadium, Tiger One Village is a one-stop shop for your pregame festivities. You can visit Mike the Tiger, shop at the SportShop, watch the team and band walk down Victory Hill and sometimes even catch a concert! Oh, and the food options are endless. Crawfish pies are my favorite!

TAILGATING | Sports Illustrated recently crowned LSU as “America’s Greatest Tailgate”. If you have ever participated in this legendary Tiger Tradition, then you know why LSU is much deserving of this honor. LSU typically has night games, so the festivities get started early in the morning and go all the way until kickoff. There’s delicious food, huge setups, cocktails and anything else you would imagine at the best party ever. Some people stay tailgating during the game and watch the Tigers play on TV.

TIGER STADIUM PREGAME | It’s a party in the stadium even before the game kicks off. From one hundred thousand people signing along to ‘Callin Baton Rouge to the Golden Band from Tigerland playing the famous first four notes of the Fight Song to the team running out of the tunnel before kickoff, you are guaranteed to get chills. There’s a reason we are constantly rated as one of the best game atmospheres in all of sports. Watch this video for a little taste of what to expect!

— LSA GAMEDAY GUIDE: WHERE TO WATCH THE TIGERS —

Obviously, the BEST place to watch the Tigers is in Tiger Stadium. But, whether it’s an away game or you need a place to pregame and/or celebrate a Tigers’ win, here are my favorite places in Baton Rouge to watch LSU games. Since I am at every game – home and away – I would love to hear your picks for where to watch the Tigers, so I can include them on this list!

WALK ON’S BISTREUAX AND BAR | Walk On’s was voted ESPN’s #1 Sports Bar in America in 2012, and this local original has only gotten better since then. Started in Baton Rouge, Walk On’s now has 21 locations across the Southeast (and more coming!) with the original one located right off of campus. They have tons of televisions in the bar and throughout the restaurant and a menu perfect for gamedays. There are also parties and concerts each home gameday at the location by campus on Burbank Drive.

SUPERIOR GRILL | Superior has one of my favorite cocktails in Baton Rouge, and has a fun gameday atmosphere. Both locations in Baton Rouge have televisions throughout the restaurant, drink deals and other specials on LSU gamedays.

THE OVERPASS MERCHANT | The Merchant is also home to one of my favorite local drinks – the Merchant Mule. They have a remodeled patio with outdoor televisions and drink and food specials on football gamedays.

THE VARSITY | Located at the North Gates of LSU, The Varsity is literally steps off of campus and has been around for years. The venue regularly hosts concerts and events, but they set up a huge screen and have food and drink specials for LSU Football games.

— LSU GAMEDAY GUIDE: LAGNIAPPE —

HOW TO BUY TICKETS | The best place to buy football tickets is LSUtix.net. Through this website, you can purchase individual game tickets and renew current season tickets. LSU is now also offering special packages that include certain game tickets to where you don’t have to pay for a full season. Find all the information you need to know about LSU Football tickets here.

WHERE TO PARK | Like most college football games, parking can sometimes be a pain in the butt. The earlier you arrive, the better chance you have at finding a parking spot. Use this map to find where the free parking is at!

WHEN TO ARRIVE | All gates in Tiger Stadium open 2 1/2 hours prior to kickoff, but like I mentioned above, the earlier you get on campus the better. There is so much to experience on LSU gameday, so if you only come in for one or a few games a year, take advantage of being on campus and in Tiger Stadium!

FOLLOW LSU GAME OPERATIONS ON TWITTER AND FACEBOOK FOR FULL UPDATES ON REAL TIME PARKING SITUATIONS, GAMEDAY CHANGES AND MORE!

— STAY IN THE LOOP —

Obviously, you can find ALL of your LSU Football and another other LSU Athletics news on LSUsports.net, but here are some other accounts to follow to keep up with all things Tigers related this football season.

TWITTER:

FACEBOOK:

🏈LSU FOOTBALL | 🐯LSU SPORTS

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— GET READY FOR AN LSU GAMEDAY WITH EVD —

I love LSU Football gamedays and I love sharing them with YOU! I update all of my social media channels constantly throughout the entire football season. If there is ever anything specific you want to see – something behind the scenes, specific interviews, etc. – let me know! LSU is very special to a lot of people, so I enjoy creating content to highlight everything that makes up LSU Football.

From gameday outfits to LSU Football news to traveling with the team, here is where you can get everything gameday related from yours truly. Home and away – I got you covered!

FOLLOW ME: INSTAGRAM | TWITTER | FACEBOOK

ON THE BLOG: GAMEDAY | LIFE IN FOOTBALL | SIDELINE STYLE | GAMEDAY OUTFITS | LSU

If you are reading this, thank you for sticking around until the end of this LSU gameday guide! Again, please let me know what I’ve left out, what needs to be added and any of your favorite LSU gameday ideas.

GEAUX TIGERS!

LSU Gameday Shopping Guide

Gameday, Style Baton Rouge, Gameday Outfit, LSU, Outfits August 13, 2018

Everyone wants to be a winner on gameday, so you might as well start the day out in the right direction with a winning LSU gameday outfit!

Putting together gameday outfits has easily become one of my favorite hobbies, and I like to shop for items throughout the year to wear for games during the fall. I get a lot of questions about where I purchase my clothes and accessories that I wear on the sidelines, so I thought I would put everything in one place to help you shop all throughout football season!

Also, new in 2019 is THE GAMEDAY SHOP! THE GAMEDAY SHOP is a place specifically designed for LSU fans to directly shop for all things purple, gold and tiger print, so you can cheer on the Tigers in style. THE GAMEDAY SHOP will be updated as items go out of stock and when I find new pieces to add to each category, so be sure to visit it here!

This LSU Gameday Shopping Guide includes my favorite places to shop for all things purple, gold and tiger print, stylish stadium-approved clear bags, specific local brands and boutiques that cater to Tiger fans and much more! Believe it or not, I do have somewhat of a science to picking out my gameday outfits, and each of these boutiques and brands has helped me get LSU gameday day ready at some point during football season.

— SHOP LOCAL BOUTIQUES/DESIGNERS FOR YOUR LSU GAMEDAY LOOK —

Let’s start this shopping guide out with some of my favorite local shops and brands around Baton Rouge. Thankfully, there is no shortage of places to find LSU fan-approved clothes and accessories in the Capital City. Even if you don’t live in Baton Rouge, you can still shop many of these stores through their online stores or Instagram pages!

SIMPLY CHIC: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

SPARKLE CITY: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

BENGALS & BANDITS: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

HEMLINE: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

GEAUX CLEAR COLLECTION: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

HEY PENELOPE : Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

NK BOUTIQUE: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

LOVE BOUTIQUE: Instagram | Facebook Page

SOSIS BOUTIQUE: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

BLUE LEMON CO.: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

POSH BOUTIQUE: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

RODEO BOUTIQUE: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

WANDERLUST BY ABBY: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

LSU Gameday Shopping Guide featured by top US LSU blogger, Emily Villere Dixon: kendra scott gameday

LSU Gameday Shopping Guide featured by top US LSU blogger, Emily Villere Dixon

SHOP MY LSU GAMEDAY LOOK:

Purple tie top from Simply Chic Boutique [c/o] and gold booties from SoSis Boutique | Hold that Tiger t-shirt, purple jacket and yellow headband from SoSis Boutique | Flower Crown Tiger Tee by Sparkle City

SWEET BATON ROUGE

Sweet Baton Rouge is a local brand that is constantly putting out Louisiana themed t-shirts and gear throughout the year that represent our Southern pride, and they have a section of inventory devoted specifically to LSU Gameday. I’ve worked with the Sweet Baton Rouge team multiple times (find more gameday options here and here + some Baton Rouge love here) and am excited to show off some of their newest designs for the upcoming football season!

They describe their LSU gameday tees as “Death Valley approved”, and I definitely agree! I know there are a lot of t-shirt brands to choose from, but I continue to work with Sweet Baton Rouge because of their creative designs, extremely comfortable pieces and exceptional quality.

SWEET BATON ROUGE: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

SHOP MY LSU GAMEDAY LOOK:

Troop Sweet Baton Rouge T-Shirt [c/o] | LSU Be A Tiger T-Shirt [c/o] | C’est Bon T-Shirt [c/o]

— SHOP LSU GAMEDAY JEWELRY —

These are a few of my favorite jewelry brands to shop when I am looking for tiger-themed pieces (like this pendant, cuff and earrings that I wear all throughout the season), and purple and gold jewelry. Many of these designers (like Millie Mae Collection and Lisi Lerch) also have the options to shop by color for your specific team.

MIMOSA HANDCRAFTED: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

REBL CREATIVE: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

LISI LERCH: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

MILLIE MAE COLLECTION: Shop Online | Instagram

KENDRA SCOTT: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

BUDHA GIRL BANGLES: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

KAT NOEL DESIGNS: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

ANNIE CLAIRE DESIGNS: Shop Online | Instagram | Facebook Page

SHOP MY LSU GAMEDAY LOOK:

Purple tassel earrings by Millie Mae Collection [c/o] | Tiger earrings and Tiger pendant by Mimosa Handcrafted [c/o] | Necklace by Annie Claire Designs

— SHOP ON LSU CAMPUS —

LSU SPORTSHOP | N. Stadium Road (located next door to Mike the Tiger’s habitat)

LSU BARNES AND NOBLE BOOKSTORE | 2 Union Square (located off Highland Road next to the Union)

LSU ALUMNI GIFT SHOP | 3848 W. Lakeshore Drive (located in the Lod Cook Hotel)

SHOP MY LSU GAMEDAY LOOK:

— SHOP CLEAR BAGS FOR YOUR LSU GAMEDAY LOOK —

I’ve written a few posts on shopping for clear bags (see here and here) that I might even call myself an expert on the topic! When it comes to style, a lot has changed on the clear bag front with designers producing cute clear bags each year that can easily transition after gameday. Also, don’t forget that clear bags are not only using for football games and all other LSU Athletics events, but they are also needed for concerts, professional games and other events in venues that follow a clear bag policy.

Many of the local shops I listed above carry a variety of clear bags here in Baton Rouge.

SAAVYROOT | I think SAAVYROOT was the first designer to come out with a stylish clear bag as soon as LSU’s Geaux Clear policy came out. A few years later and she now offer bags in multiple colors for LSU and Saints games.

GEAUX CLEAR COLLECTION | The name of the company says it all and their motto is “style that wins”. Created by an LSU alum, these bags get a makeover each year with new styles added to the inventory. Check out their Fall 2019 collection here.

JON HART DESIGN | I grew up toting around Jon Hart pieces, so it made sense that I had to have a clear bag by them. Well, I ended up with a couple of their clear bags! They sent me their clear becky bag designed specifically for LSU last year and now offer team logos from across the country and bag colors to match any university. I also recently picked up their Trinity bag that is three-bags-in-one including a clear bag!

HAMPTON ROAD DESIGNS | This is a new clear bag brand I was introduced to this year, and I am excited to style their pieces for this football season. You pick your clear bag and can interchange straps to match your team or whatever look you are going for. Shop the collection with a 20% OFF DISCOUNT + FREE SHIPPING using the code “GeauxTigers” (case sensitive) through November 17, 2019.

REMEMBER – LSU fans must Geaux Clear for ALL athletics events, not just football, so you need to invest in a clear bag to create your perfect gameday outfit!

FULL POST: 5 PIECES TO CREATE THE PERFECT GAMEDAY OUTFIT

FIND MY UPDATED CLEAR BAG POST HERE AND READ LSU’S OFFICIAL GEAUX CLEAR POLICY HERE!

SHOP MY LSU GAMEDAY LOOK:

Geaux Clear Rox bag [c/o] | Geaux Clear LA bag [c/o]

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Clearly, my gameday outfits focus on purple and gold, but a lot of my favorite gameday items also have options to personalize for your own specific school. From jewelry to dresses, you can represent your university by buying items from the brands below in your team’s colors. These are my favorite places to shop for LSU items, as well as shop by color. I’ve done separate blog posts for quite a few of these brands that I linked below, but here is also a quick list of brands/stores.

KENDRA SCOTT | Kendra Scott is probably the easiest accessory brand to shop by your preferred team color, and they so many options for each university.

FULL POST: LSU GAMEDAY WITH KENDRA SCOTT

LSU Gameday Shopping Guide featured by top US LSU blogger, Emily Villere Dixon: Kendra Scott

LSU Gameday Shopping Guide featured by top US LSU blogger, Emily Villere Dixon: Jane Hudson

SHOP MY LSU GAMEDAY JEWELRY:

Kendra Scott Diane earrings – Kendra Scott Helga necklace | Kendra Scott Diane earrings – Kendra Scott Phara lariat necklace | Kendra Scott bracelet set

[All Kendra Scott items are c/o]

JANEHUDSON | I have worked with JaneHudson in the past showing you how to transition your gameday outfit to wear any day of the week. Now, the brand carries more colors, including a perfect LSU purple, to wear on gameday! There’s a very good chance that there are available styles in your team’s colors too.

FULL POST: GAMEDAY YOUR WAY WITH JANE HUDSON

SHOP MY LSU GAMEDAY JANEHUDSON LOOK:

JaneHudson Austin sweatshirt [c/o] | JaneHudson Blake front-knot dress [c/o] | JaneHudson Betty dress [c/o]
STEWART SIMMONS | Stewart Simmons is an apparel company out of Atlanta that specializes in gameday clothes for multiple different schools. I will share more about the brand soon, but until then, you can shop with a 20% OFF DISCOUNT using the code “EDIXON20” (case sensitive) throughout the 2019 season. I picked out this reversible tank, this t-shirt, this dress and this casual tee to wear for the upcoming season.

LISI LERCH | I have no clue how it took me so long to discover this jewelry brand, but they have so many cute earrings, necklaces and other accessories that will take your gameday outfit to the next level. Their grape color and gold pieces are perfect for LSU fans, but they also offer every other color imaginable for your specific school.

MILLIE MAE COLLECTION | The designer behind Millie Mae reached out to me earlier this season, and I was so impressed with the style and quality of these earrings. I have been sharing them over on Instagram all season, but my favorites are the Sara earrings in yellow, the Katie earrings in purple and the Evie earrings in purple. In all honestly, I want the entire collection. Shop the collection with a 15% OFF DISCOUNT using the code “emilydixon15” (case sensitive).

SHOP MY LSU GAMEDAY LOOK:

Reversible Tiger Tank Top and Tiger dress by Stewart Simmons

’47 BRAND | This is my favorite brand for vintage inspired LSU clothes. You can purchase LSU items on campus at the LSU Bookstore and at the Lod Cook Alumni Center or shop by team or city online.

PALM BEACH SANDAL COMPANY | It stays warm for the majority of the football season around here, so these cute purple and gold sandals are perfect for any gameday outfit. The brand also has an entire collection dedicated to college colors.

HEIDI KAGAN | For the cool months in Baton Rouge (or wherever your school is located), these Heidi Kagan wraps are a cozy way to show your school spirit. You can wear each of these wraps four different ways and they have an entire selection based on gameday colors! You can shop these wraps with a 10% OFF DISCOUNT + FREE SHIPPING using the code “save10” (case sensitive).

GAME DAY LOKAI | It always feels better to shop when you know your purchase is also benefitting others. Game Day Lokai donates 10% of net profits to charity!

SHOP MY LSU GAMEDAY LOOK:

Palm Beach Sandals | Game Day Lokai bracelet | ’47 Brand Hat from the LSU Bookstore

I continue to update this post as I collect more LSU gameday pieces for football season. I also keep a running highlight with all of my gameday outfits/pieces on my Instagram stories as well as giveaways with some of the brands I mentioned above. Check it out and let me know if you see something purple and gold out there that I just have to have!

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