It's Mardi Gras time in New Orleans and I need a new costume that makes me look glamorous without showing too much skin. I am not 25 anymore, but I'm not 90 either. There is only one place for me to go and that is Ragin Daisy.
Ragin Daisy is owned by my friend Pat and her sister. Pat is the most lovable person you will ever want to meet. As I set off for the store in the pouring down rain. It's not just raining.... it's raining like the rain thinks its' Katrina's Sister.
I arrive wet, kinda looking like a large drowned muskrat...yet, once inside the store...I forget about being wet and focus in on all the choices of attire that I can pick from for my costume.
Pat suggests that I go as the Absinthe Green Fairy. I was clueless about the decadence associated with Absinthe until I got home and googled it
Oh baby, Oh baby....Who knew
And I'm going as it's Fairy Representative. It's a tough job, but someone has to do it and it might as well be me.
Legend has it that if you drink enough of the alcohol made from the wormwood plant and anise called Absinthe you will see the Green Fairy.
Ok then, I'm game. So along with the strapless green crinoline (too too) dress, I buy some sexy fishnet hose and a head band with a green sparkly on it for my hair.
I can't even remember the last time that I wore fishnet hose, but I do remember how much fun I had when I wore them. That, my friends is another story that I will not share with you
I can hardly wait to be nasty in a nice sort of way.
But that's not all that you will find in the store.
This store is full of kitch and glamour, rhinestones that make our inner Glam Girl sing. They have more than just clothes. They have all kinds of decorative stuff, jewelry, funky sunglasses.....I mean if it's cool it's there.
And if you can't decide.....just ask Pat to help you find the perfect whatever to add to your wardrobe.
Ragin Daisy is located at 901 Chartres Street and is open Monday-Sunday 12-6. Phone 504-544-5482
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