When you are a measly 5’1 like me hemlines are a headache. What’s going to look right on? Is this going to make me look too short? With all this worrying it is really easy to talk yourself out of trying things on, much less buying them. I’ve been fearful of long skirts because I always assumed they’d make me look even more petite than I already am. However a friend of mine with similar sizing woes pulls off long skirts with ease, so I thought it was about time that I try it too.
Month: March 2011
Henk Brinkman- Horseshoe talismans
Pick up your own good luck piece at Henk Brinkman’s Etsy shop.
This week’s Mannequin Monday is a total tease. That’s right I’m showing all of you Slow Southern Style readers here in New Orleans merchandise that isn’t even for sale yet. No fair right? Well no worries because Abeille on Oak Street is slated to open this spring.
Wonder where the cute bee logo comes from? L’Abeille was a French language newspaper in Louisiana that ran from 1827-1925. Even thought the paper is no longer in publication it has still served as influence on this Oak Street boutique sharing the same name. With brands such as Va Va by Joy Han, Genetic Denim, Sold Design Lab denim, Mavi, David Kahn, there is sure to be something for every queen bee at 8438 Oak Street. Are parking concerns on your mind? Pffft! There’s a free parking lot behind the building which makes coming here even easier.
NOLA Fashion Week Schedule
With one fashion week already in full swing everyone is now gearing up for the next run of events with NOLA Fashion Week March 21st-26th. What makes this week (err next week) different from this week (as in the one happening now) are the educational workshops for budding designers, networking events, and invite only runway shows.
Many of the events held during the week will have a daytime event followed by meetups in the evenings so if you can’t make the workshops there are other networking events you can attend.
Design by Coco Bourgeoisie |
I’m happy to report that I’ve teamed up with Rebekah of 504 Stitches to help bring four days of coverage to Slow Southern Style. I will be attending the Wednesday and Thursday night parties and she will be covering the runway shows on Friday and Saturday on behalf of Slow Southern Style. Which events are you planning on attending?
Monday, March 21st
Evening: Paris Parker presents The Art of Style- Artist Sarah Ashley Longshore will have her Anna Wintour Collection on display to view with other fashionable attendees.
At: LePhare, 523 Gravier St.
7pm-11pm / Benefiting Friends of City Park through JT AWEAR
TUESDAY, MARCH 22
Day: Kids Fashion Day- Children centered dress up day
At: Louisiana Children’s Museum, 420 Julia St.
10:30am-2:30pm / Benefiting Louisiana Children’s Museum
Evening: NOLAFW’s Night on the Town- New Orleans’ boutiques and shops open their doors to the fashion industry
At: Various Venues
5pm-9pm / Benefiting the sp[OIL]ed Campaign
Design by Coco Bourgeoisie |
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23
Day: Production, Marketing and Styling Workshops
At: LePhare, 523 Gravier St.
10am-4pm
Evening: Industry Engaged Cocktails- happy hour event brings tenured individuals and up and comers alike with Seema Sudan of liaMolly playing host.
At: Capdeville, 520 Capdeville St.
5pm-8pm / Benefiting Covenant House through JT AWEAR
Design by Coco Bourgeoisie |
THURSDAY, MARCH 24
Day: Production, Marketing and Styling Workshops
At: LePhare, 523 Gravier St.
10am-4pm
Evening: NOLA Tidbits presents Digital Media and Local Fashion
At: Martine Chaisson Gallery, 727 Camp St.
6:30pm-11pm
FRIDAY, MARCH 25
Day: 4 Runway Shows | 2 Accessory Presentations
At: Ogden Museum, 925 Camp St.
11am-7pm
Evening: Amelie G Magazine presentsTri-Coastal Fashion-
Enjoy cocktails and small plates, hosted by Madeline Von Froomer & Chrissie Miller of the East Coast, Leah Bauer of the West Coast, and Elsa Brodmann of the Gulf Coast.
At: Ste. Marie, 930 Poydras St.
8pm-1am / Benefiting Coastal Restoration through JT AWEAR
SATURDAY, MARCH 26
Day: 6 Runway Shows
At: Ogden Museum, 925 Camp St.
11am-7pm
Evening: Scene Magazine presents NOLAFW Wrap Party.
At: Eiffel Society, 2040 St. Charles Ave.
9pm-1am / Benefiting NOLAFW Fall 2011
Also, in a more practical way, I don’t see the point in making a garment similar to one you could pick up at Forever21 for 20 bucks. Let them buy the thing for 20 bux, not the $150+ that I’d have to charge to make a one of a kind piece that, for all practical purposes, could be from Forever21. I want to make something that makes the wearer stand out, not blend in.
Fashion Week New Orleans Schedule
For those of you living in New Orleans you may have heard about the three fashion weeks taking place over the course of four weeks. While one has already passed I’d like to share the schedule for Fashion Week New Orleans, which is taking place this week. Over the course of four days there will be one kick off party followed by three nights filled with looks from local designers and boutiques and each night will benefit a different local charity. The crown jewel of the week is the top designer competition in which the winner will receive trunk shows and a 90 day stint for their line at Hemline Boutique. It’s all taking place at The Sugar Mill, located at 1101 Convention Center Blvd.
Follow Fashion Week New Orleans on Facebook and Twitter to keep up with all of the events.
Tuesday, March 15th
Complimentary admission for all VIP pass holders Mixer at Twist
Wednesday, March 16th
Top Design Contestant Alicia Zenobia of Autonomous Clothing |
Top Designer Competition featuring Alicia Zenobia, Anthony Ryan Auld, Ashley Gunkel, Brennan Manuel, Carolina Gallop, Emily Riche, Esther Rose, Michelle Beatty, Molly Stackhouse, The Transportation Revolution
Boutique Runway Shows:
Swap
Lola
Buffalo Exchange
Lili Vintage Boutique
Frederick’s of Hollywood Swimsuit Collection – Limited Edition
Hemline
Thursday, March 17th
Righteous Fur
Howlpop
Spring Boutique
Dirty Coast
Prima Donna’s Closet
Indigo
Voluptuous Vixen
Loretta Jane By Kelli Cooper
Giggleberries
Belle Couture
Branch Out
Baby Bump
Red Carpet
Style Lab worn by NOLA Firefighters
Lissy
Greene Serene
Total Woman
Brinkman’s
House of Lounge
Cutting Edge Diva by John Joseph Delgadillo
Friday, March 18th
Top Design Finalists
Fairy Fashions
All About Me
Wish
Langford Market
Angelique
Attitude by Design by Lisa Bourgeois
Xiomara del Carmen
Fleur de Paris
Banana Republic
Brooks Brothers
BCBG MaxAzria
Jean Therapy
SELVAGGIOdesigns by Meghann Harney
Mixon by Anna Mixon of Miami
Kano Branon
Saks Fifth Avenue
And next up… Fashion Week NOLA schedule from #LAisthenewLA will be announced later on this week.
Even if you aren’t Irish, or just have a great uncle three times removed that did a semester abroad in Ireland back in the 70’s doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate St. Patty’s Day in New Orleans. Not only are there big parades that roll throughout the city the weekend before but the parties on the actual day is as big a deal as the patron saint himself.
In order to help spur the festivities many New Orleans retail stores deck out their mannequins in green getups to lure in customers looking for a little luck o’ the Irish. My personal favorite this week is Style Lab For Men on Magazine Street. Sporting a good haul of beads, this guy really represents the typical parade goer.
And what did the crowd look like this year? Check it out for yourself. Somewhere in the middle of those telephone poles lies Magazine Street, I swear.
Traditionally the St. Patty’s float riders throw cabbage and other food items. What did you catch this year? And more importantly when are you coming over to cook for me?
Style Lab For Men
3326 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA
(504) 304-5072
Mon – Fri: 11:00 am – 6:00 pm
Sat: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sun: 12:00 pm – 5:00 pm
DVFxTotal Woman giveaway winner!
Winner of the Total Woman giveaway is comment #34 aka Juley of Swank Heights! Big thanks to Total Woman in New Orleans for this fabulous giveaway. Juley you can pick up your clutch at Total Woman anytime.
Total Woman
3964 Magazine St.
New Orleans, LA
(504)891-3964
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I live, sleep, and breathe for Mardi Gras. Nowhere in the world can you have so much fun with so many other people for no other reason than celebrating life and love for New Orleans. The traditions of carnival time run deep here, from king cakes, parades, Mardi Gras Indians, carnival balls, walking groups and the list goes on. If you don’t understand Mardi Gras or just straight up don’t like it then we probably can’t be friends anymore and yes I’m being serious. Fat Tuesday is basically my Christmas and Halloween is my Thanksgiving.
Where Mardi Gras Happens
Mardi Gras is almost here y’all! Today is Lundi Gras, and to help celebrate a few of the Southern Fashion Bloggers are doing our March blog posts on my favorite holiday of the year. No matter if you live in New Orleans or not you can celebrate in your own way by wearing the traditional purple, green, and gold colors or just wear something extra fanciful tomorrow.
Prototyle Mama- http://prototypemama.wordpress.com/
Style Cakes- http://stylecakes.wordpress.
NO(LA) More Chains- http://nolamorechains.blogspot.com
Seams That Way- seamsthatway.blogspot.com
Miss Malaprop- http://www.missmalaprop.com/
UNMADE- http://beautyunmade.com
Odelma Vintage- http://odelmavintage.blogspot.