Hold onto your geaux cups. It’s our Carnival-inspired guide to laissez les local gifts rouler.

1 Glitter Up // Be the sparkle queen at your Krewe luncheon with a Glitter Up Mini Kit. A fan fave for ladies who lunch, this all-in-one box promises to dazzle with three 5ml custom glitter gels, a sleek compact mirror, 12 easy applicators and removal stickers for a flawless touch.
2 Gris Gris Cocktail Magic // Available in small sizes for on-the-go parade route chasing, add a sweet and spicy kick to Mardi Gras mocktails and cocktails with Gris Gris Cocktail Magic Jalapeño Simple Syrup. The fresh ingredients deliciously dress up a vodka or club soda. Use code TIDBIT for 20% off.
3 Rahya Jewelry Design // From second line style to showing off your dance moves on the parade line, this collection of handmade Marching Band Hats will step up your style. Proudly made in New Orleans, each design is custom made with eye-catching accents that will make your ensemble stand out.
4 Golden Lily // Add a little sparkle and charm to your parade outfit with a pair of Mardi Gras Beaded Bow Earrings! These statement earrings feature intricate beadwork in vibrant purple, green, and gold hues, forming a playful bow design that captures the festive spirit of the season.
5 Novel Candles // Looking for a scent-sational parade party hostess gift? The Mardi Gras Trio gift set captures the essence of Carnival while blending eco-friendly practices with beautiful, handcrafted designs. Each is curated with one-of-a-kind scents that embody the spirit of celebration, tradition and charm of the Crescent City.
6 Crescent City Clay // Add a little funky glamour to your lobes with the Mardi Gras Collection from Crescent City Clay. Made by hand of polymer clay, the lightweight earrings come in festive shapes of masks, floral petals and more all in classic purple, green and gold.
7 KREWE // Throw some shade along with your beads in a limited-edition custom frame, designed exclusively for KREWE. This bestseller ZANDER is going all out for Carnival Season in a custom acetate, JULEP. Each frame is individually numbered and hand-crafted in small batches.
8 Cristy Cali // Mardi Gras magic awaits by way of accessories from the Cristy Cali Mardi Gras Collection. Capture the spirit of the season with timeless and treasured pieces like the festive and thoughtfully designed Mardi Gras Heart, Gemstone ring and Please Return to New Orleans Heart Charm.
9 Phoenix Shop // Fashionable festing at its finest, top your tresses with a Limited Edition Mardi Gras Mambo hat from Phoenix Shop. Sure to be your Mardi Gras day gallivanting crowning achievement, choose from lavender, ivory, taupe, nude or sage or inquire at info@psphoenixshop.com about further customizing.
10 Mignon Faget // And they call it puppy love! Behold the new Bead Dog Pendant. Inspired by the nostalgic Bead Dogs that are handmade from MG beads, the sweet feet are made of 6MM Rainbow Hemalyke. Every party animal-approved piece is designed in New Orleans on Magazine Street.
11 Ames Layne // Sequins are like wearing a celebration! Sparkle in a confetti sequin vest and jacket from Ames Layne. With looks also available in kid sizes, your entire entourage can get in on the fun. Can be purchased online or locally at NOLA BOO 517 Metairie Rd #200.
12 Plush Appeal – The Mardi Gras Spot // Get the Mardi Party started with Plush Appeal – The Mardi Gras Spot! This family-owned store in Mid-City offers a huge selection of MG apparel for kids and adults, accessories, gifts, party supplies, décor & more. Use code TIDBITS2025 for 10% off, now – March 4.
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