Statement Red Pants for Breezy Summer Style
Oh, my beloved red statement pants: you have seen these before (here with leopard) and I typically wear them with black as in my first picture for my travel outfit. I’ve also paired them with a grey tee and a navy graphic tee. They always get compliments and they are very comfortable in the summer heat.
After our last vacation wearing hiking clothes, I really wanted to wear some fun pieces on this vacation. I picked some things from my closet accordingly: colorful, flowy and fun pieces that would work together or solo.
We visited the New Orleans botanical gardens earlier that week which is located in the city park. The city park is a great area with lots to do: there are playgrounds, areas for picniquing, a Cafe du Monde, the Museum of Art and much more. There is also a sculpture attached to the Museum of Art and it is free (donations are appreciated).
I was impressed with the size of the sculpture garden. There was a scavenger hunt for the kids but we got so hot and tired that we only did about 3/4 of the hunt. We did see most of the garden and you can see some of the sculptures in this post.
This beautiful, colorful bridge was one of my favorites. Everyone wanted a picture here. Another favorite was that swirly mirror maze you see in the background.
I am matching the art in this picture! I am wearing a pair of cool domino earrings. I picked them up at the French Market downtown and they are fun and lightweight. These portray butterflies.
We love to read books so this is an appropriate spot for pictures: I think I read through 4 books during that vacation week. The boys signed up for the reading program at the library a couple weeks ago so they are little reading machines!
We really enjoyed this walk despite the heat and rewarded ourselves with a delicious lunch at the cafe at the Museum of Art: one of the docents at the sculpture garden recommended it and he was 100% correct. Lunch was tasty and well prepared. The teen and I had Provence paninis (veggies and goat cheese) and we split an order of truffle parmesan french fries. My husband’s shrimp poke bowl was also outstanding. So these two stops are definitely something you should add to your itinerary if you travel to New Orleans! Come back on Wednesday to see more of the sculpture garden!
A bientôt!
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24 Comments
Nancy
Now that is what I call statement!! What a gorgeous trousers! Very unique! Also love that coloured bridge!!
mimifce
Yes, no coastal chic here, lol but it is coming at some point! I do love how fun and colorful these are. They have a great flow when you walk too!
Jodie Filogomo
Those pants are not only a fabulous statement but are perfect for the heat Mireille. Now I challenge you to wear them with yellow!!
OXOX
Jodie
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mimifce
I’ll tag you when I do, probably soon! I am behind sharing ootd on Instagram but at least I can show it in stories!
Kathrine Eldridge
These pants are so amazing! I love your tropical print top with them. I need a pair now!
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mimifce
Thank you, Kathrine! They are almost one of a kind!
Joanne
Oh I just LOVE these pants. I’ve been keeping my eye out for a pair for myself. What a cute outfit and you found some great, colorful backgrounds too.
mimifce
Thank you, I had to take advantage of it!
Marsha+Banks
Mireille, those pants are fabulous…but I forget the brand! Not that I need any more pants!!! The photos of you on that bridge are amazing…perfect backdrop for your outfit! Did you know the LOVE sign is from Robert Indiana who was from Indiana. He actually changed his name to Indiana from something else. The original is here in the Indianapolis Museum of Art. It was outside for years but started to show wear so it’s now in one of the large galleries.
Can’t wait to see more of your trip…makes me want to go back! But, I really want a tour guide this time…any takers?
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mimifce
Bcik Bcik honolulu pants! The company does not exist anymore but you might find a pair on ebay or something. The ones I found were medium large which are a little loose but they work! Very cool about that LOVE sign. 2 more posts this week and then one more! We loved our trip. Still more to see.
Lovely
These pants are perfect for summer! Love the colorful bridge.
xoxo
Lovely
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mimifce
That bridge was so pretty!
Jennifer
Those pants are amazing!! Next time, I need to go to the gardens!
Jennifer
Curated by Jennifer
mimifce
Thanks, Jennifer! Yes, you are going to have a list of places to visit!
amy scott
I love these pants and I feel like they are timeless! They won’t go out of style. I think you can pair them with white, black, a pattern, and so much more. You look great rocking these unique pants!
mimifce
Thank you, Amy! I have enjoyed wearing them each time I put them on.
Leslie Susan Clingan
What pretty places for you to shoot your post pictures. You have me longing to go back to New Orleans again. The French market, Cafe du Monde and beignets. And the things I have missed like this great park.
LOVE your red pants. They really ‘read’ maxi skirt to me. I bet they are cool in the Louisiana humidity. Much more practical than skinny jeans.
mimifce
It was really a good trip! The pants are kind of like a maxi aren’t they?
Michelle
Such a pretty, breezy outfit, Mireille! That shade of red is just gorgeous!
Michelle
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mimifce
Thanks, Michelle, I am loving those pants.
Mica Away From The Blue
I love these red pants on you and they are so pretty with the floral top – cute and colourful for summer, you definitely nailed it! 🙂
It’s nice your boys are enjoying the reading challenge at the library too! My boys are doing the winter reading challenge and loving it as well, it’s a great initiative!
Thank you for joining the #WeekdayWearLinkup! Hope you are having a good weekend 🙂
mimifce
We definitely take advantage of the library in the summer!
Jessica A Jannenga
I would love this art in the park! Beautiful sculptures! Love your red pants, they look flowy and comfy as well as stylish!
thanks for linking!
jess xx
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mimifce
Thanks, Jessica! It was an amazing garden: very large!