the wearhouse district

By Dalton Primeaux *Originally published on PuckerMob.com .  It’s the perfect time of year to plan a getaway. The semester is wrapping up, and most companies are preparing for holiday breaks. So, take advantage of your free time with a mini-vacation. One of the best cities for a weekend getaway is none other than the Big Easy herself, New Orleans. I know you may be thinking it’s not Mardi Gras. But, the truth is New Orleans is a fantastic travel destination anytime of year. It’s one of the best places to go when you are traveling on a budget or a time crunch, because there are plenty of affordable activities to do and the casual atmosphere of the city never makes you feel rushed. So, let me share with you a guide to the perfect 48-hour New Orleans getaway. Be sure to bring a huge appetite, and kiss you liver goodbye. FRIDAY (Afternoon): One of the best ways to start a New Orleans vacation is by checking into a bed and breakfast in the city. This is the perfe...

The juice craze has officially made its way to the South, and the owners of  Magasin Café are leading the way as they celebrate  the grand opening of their new concept,  The Pressery , a raw, cold-press juice bar specializing in organic and vegan juices, milks, popsicles and light fare. This week the Pressery doors officially opened! Images: c/o @thepresserynola The Pressery was conceived by the owners of Magasin Café, third-generation restaurateurs who are passionately dedicated to bringing the flavors of their Vietnamese heritage to the New Orleans community. The menu features organic, vegan juices made from raw greens, root vegetables and fresh citrus as well as coconut water and milks (like almond and coconut). The shop will even feature kid-friendly options and cold-press popsicles. Pre-packed organic, vegan meals from Magasin Kitchen such as brown rice spring rolls, and occasionally dishes like mango + kale salad from  Seed , will be available for cust...

I didn't really know it was a thing until my cousin had tagged me in a black and white Instagram photo asking me to take the "Black and White Challenge." After doing some Googling, the guidelines still are a bit fuzzy, but it seems as though I'm supposed to share 5 consecutive days of black and white photos on Instagram with at least one picture a day. On my first photo I nominate a few friends to join in the challenge as well... I think that's how it goes. I'm not quite sure if I succeeded or failed, but it was fun! I mean, what's more artsy and moody than a black and white Instagram pic, am I right?  Day One: Midtown Life. Day 2: Grand Central Station Day 3: #TBT Hanne Denys Photography (2012) Portrait of Yours Truly Day 4: Bergdorf's Film themed Holiday Window Day 5: Being a Super Hipster in Brooklyn

Moving to New York City, I had hoped to instantly be immersed in a world of vocal, artistic, crazy fucking weirdos. I thought I'd be gallivanting nightly with the next Mapplethorpe or Warhol or Haring or something like that... Unfortunately, I was wrong. For some time I had even begun to believe maybe the exciting and unique had all fled the city. But, I believe the creative individuals that make New York interested and important are still there. You just need to look a bit harder. Take bottoms , for example. This "gender-problematizing goth dance" band has become one of my new New York obsessions. Their aggressive punk-minded electronic sound is hyper-sexualized and mixed flawlessly with complicated gender issues.  The band, calling themselves "two shitty drag queens, a 303 and a drummer,"  is Simon Leahy, Michael Prommasit, and Jake Dibeler. Leahy co-founder of the annual Bushwig festival, spearheaded the new "drag explosion" in the Bushwick n...

Ah, the flat lay image... All the cool kids are doing it. It's so simple, and yet such an effective way to display all your favorite belongings. I can't lie. I'm a sucker for a good flat lay. Just the other week, I returned home after a long day at work,  tossed my belongings on the floor, threw my coat over a chair and dived into bed for a nap. When I awoke I realized my pile of junk actually looked kind of cool. A few small tweaks, and... holy shit! It's a flat lay! Which soon lead to a few more flat lays and eventually inspired this "what's in my bag" post. Clinique Anti-Fatigue Eye Gel, Nordstrom , $29; ChapStick Original, CVS , $1.99; Commodity Fitting Kit , $24 - $108 Vintage Eel Skin Wallet, similar , $22.95; Leather key chain, similar , $44 Pocket Datebook, Barneys.com , $45

Halloween is my favorite holiday, hands down. Every year my family throws the biggest, most outrageous party, and this year was no different. We even upped the ante with a killer theme: "creepy carnival." With makeshift fair booths, games and prizes for the kiddies, a bounce house, carnival treats and freak show inspired costumes, this party blew the previous year's festivities out of the water. It was like Pinterest and American Horror Story devoured each other and then exploded all our our southern home. Decorations and Activities Using refrigerator and large appliance boxes, mannequins and a little paint we crafted faux fair booths to really pull the theme together. We had a fortune teller booth set up with Halloween-themed fortune cookies and miracle fish , a "kissing booth" for photos with plastic lip whistles , a creepy admissions booth, and a prize booth where our younger attendees could enter to win raffled goodies. We also hosted a number of f...

On one of the final days of warmth before the autumn air starts settling on Manhattan, Josh and I decided to take advantage of the weather and explore parts of the park we haven't been before. One thing lead to another... and I was soon rowing a $15 boat under the iconic Bow Bridge. It was gorgeous, and very much worth the 30 minute wait - sore muscles and all. Wearing: Vintage Everything -  LIKE IT? HYPE IT!