Growing up, the sorts of dreamy royal dances and balls I saw and dreamed up were the ones that dotted the Disney movies and fantasy literature piling up my bookshelves- whimsical tales of dainty young courtesans and their captivating Prince Charmings, fanciful illustrations of men and women donning majestic suits and gowns trailed by miles of shimmering gold and purple fabrics as members of the court bowed and curtseyed before their Queens and Kings. Not until I arrived in NOLA did I realize that I'd be walking into my very own fairytale, minus the guy and jewel encrusted crown, that is.
Mardis Gras, one of the longest and most withstanding traditions in the heart of Lousiana, sure loves their balls. With a clear homage for old Southern gentry, the Krewe of Thoth threw their 53rd annual ball, while I got to play the part of spectator and snap a few pix in the process. While I couldn't help but swoon just a little bit, as all the fanciful parts of my imagination came alive, there's something about these ritualistic processions that has me sort of creeped out. Little boys wearing bright blond wigs? Men in KKK-reminsicent masks walking stiffly about as we clap and cheer like it's the Medieval times? The stiff and painted faces of normal people masquerading as Kings and Queens in their full regalia? Call me a pooper- but there's just something off about it. Nevertheless, I can definitely claim my place in history- this former LA girl raised on palm trees, sun and surf secured her place in a very exclusive and bizarre underworld of old money and high society. 
my fave nola gals pulling a quick smile for the cam
the very ornate and lavish Ball set up
Junior princess lined up to greet their Queen
creepy much? cool? sound off.
the royal queen and kind
oh, what a night!
8 comments:
You all look so beautiful and how extravegant is that ball?!! Loved reading this post
"Creepy?"
The masks? Do you like lock your doors and turn off your lights every Halloween?
The blonde wigs? So they're wearing blonde wigs. Would it have been better for you if they had been wearing curly red little orphan Annie wigs?
Or should we do a "psych analysis" back at you and assume that you are simply jealous of people with blonde hair because your hair color is oh so common? That argument would be just as valid as your KKK garbage.
It sounds as if you are being distrespectful to the people who were kind enough to invite you to their ball...
...By taking really really lame cheap shots.
Did they try to stop you from entering? Give you evil looks?Did someone set your car on fire after the ball? Did you go home and find a cross burning on your lawn? Then WTF?
I'm so sick of you ugly non american pieces of garbage coming to the South and passing judgement on others. Do us a favor. Go back to LA-LA land and stay there.
BTW..."place in history"?
Someones got an ego.
why don't you get off my blog, asshole. it's a fucking free country and i'm entitled to my opinion. thank you verrrryyy much and now, on to the next one.
Dayaaaam! Parker be CRAY CRAY. And he will probably make fun of this post for its blatant grammar errors but who really cares about the psycho's opinion. It sure don't, and honestly, it's comedy to re-read his comment.
Dayaaaam! Parker be CRAY CRAY. And he will probably make fun of this post for its blatant grammar errors but who really cares about the psycho's opinion. It sure don't, and honestly, it's comedy to re-read his comment.
lol..i second you Kibos!
hahahha that guy parker is CRAY CRAYYYYYYY forreal. lol,i think that was one of the most hilarious things ive ever read. really. teehee
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