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– Bella Bella in Baton Rouge is doing a buy one, get one 50% off sale on all Pierre Dumas shoes for the month of May.


– NO Fleas Market, a resale shop benefitting animal welfare, is currently looking for donations of clothing in good condition. They will be located at 4934 Tchopitoulas St. 


–Isabella’s Gallery will host a Mother’s Day trunk show May 7th and 8th  from 10am-6pm.

-LSU student organization Hemline will present its fourth annual “Evolve” fashion show.  The group is dedicated to increasing fashion creativity and awareness among students and the Baton Rouge community. The show will be held May 20th at 7pm in the Lyceum Ballroom and will showcase student work. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Fashion Targets Breast Cancer.

 


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  • Need sunglasses? Want a free Jazz Fest ticket? Purchase a pair of Maui Jim sunnies from St. Charles Vision and score a free ticket to the fest.

  • Save 15% off any item from now until May 15th for Baboo Babeau and Trapped in Time Designs.  Just enter “slow southern style” during checkout in the comments section and you will be reimbursed.
  • The New Orleans Craft Mafia is celebrating Earth Day by hosting a t-shirt recycling class at the uptown Whole Foods on Thursday, April 22nd. Members of the mafia (sorry couldn’t resist) will be on hand to hawk their homemade wares and teach you how to turn your old t-shirts into reusable bags.   The demo will be from 1pm-6pm and shopping starts at 11:00am. 
  • In celebration of 12 years in business Ah-ha is offering 12% off your total purchase.
  • Come out and support your favorite Magazine St. businesses on Thursday, April 29th at Shop Fest. Stores will stay open until 9:00pm and feature  


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  • If you’re on the Northshore on Saturday, March 20th sit in on “Toolbox Divas with Becky Burt from 10am-5pm.  The class shows participants how to make jewelry out of common hardware store items. Admission is $100, $90 for members plus a $10 fee for supplies.
  • Spring cleaning? Head to Buffalo Exchange to sell what you don’t wear and buy some new (to you) items. Just check their website to see what they are looking for.
  • SHOP on Magazine St. is closing their doors at the end of March. All merchandise will be on clearance until they close. 
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I’m back from my beautiful San Francisco trip and getting tattooed (locally). While I’m getting over a cold and foot swelling enjoy this week’s roundup of news, just in time for the weekend.

  • Belladonna Day Spa is now offering Minx manicures and pedicures. Minx is a flexible film application that can be customized with graphics, metallic colors, and photo quality designs. 
  • Broad Street Bazaar is having its monthly market this Saturday, March 13th from 11:00am-4:00pm. Jewelry, health screenings, and food vendors of just some of the offerings.
  • Swap your kicks and hear some hip hop at the Kicks & Snares event at the Howlin’ Wolf this Saturday from 3:00pm-$8:00pm. The $10 cover gets you into the sneaker exchange and features more than 25 artists.
  • “Extraordinary Women” is the theme of Project Red Light’s fifth annual fashion show featuring fashions from The Villa, The Red Carpet, and The Edge. The show takes place on Thursday, March 18th at 5:00pm at Benedict’s Plantation in Mandeville, LA. There will be live entertainment, martini bar, and live and silent auctions. Proceeds go to the Project Light Foundation and the $50 tickets can be purchased at Buzy Bodies in Mandeville and Covington.
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  • Feet First just got an amazing shipment of 50s and 60s style shoes from Poetic License. Styles include slingback, platform, kitten heels and sandals so there is something for everyone.
  • Take 20% off Style Lab’s new arrival denim from G-Star, John Varvatos, Nudie’s, William Rast, and Joe’s Jeans now through Saturday, March 6th. Note that Style Lab is a men’s boutique.
  • Storyville’s Baton Rouge location is having a fashion show on March 27th to benefit From the Flames, an organization formed to raise money to replace the instruments lost by local musicians during the New Year’s Day fire at the Caterie Bar. 
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New Orleans Surf Shop recently changed their name to Local Threads. The shop now features t-shirts designed by the owners and is also taking men’s clothes on consignment. 




Friday, February 26th at 10pm enjoy $5 satsuma basil martinis at La Thai while taking in a trunk show from Branch Out  as part of their SiP series.




On the other hand is offering 90% off their winter merchandise.




Bridge House is sponsoring a recycled fashion show Friday, Feb. 26th at 8:00pm at the Howlin’ Wolf. Expect food from 17 New Orleans restaurants, a raffle, and a VIP pre-party one hour before the show.




Don’t forget about the InExchange fashion show also on Friday, February 26th  and the Alegria fashion show benefiting the LASPCA on Sunday, Feb 28th.



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  • Planning a big shopping day today? Many local businesses will be closed in observance for a new “holiday”- Saints play off games.
  • Republic will be hosting a fashion show Friday, February 26th to benefit Tibetan settlements in India. In Exchange is putting on the event, which specializes in fair trade clothing and art.
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  • Hemline’s Magazine St. location has reduced the prices of many of their formal gowns just in time for Mardi Gras ball season.
  • If artisan jewelry and crafts is your style check out the art market on January 30th presented by Arts Council of New Orleans.
  • Watch up and coming fashion designers compete for $4,000 and round trip airfare to the Project Runway auditions in Los Angeles Alegria fashion show Sunday, Feb. 28th from 2pm-5pm. at the in the Great Room at the W hotel. All proceeds will go to the LA/SPCA. 
  • Perlis is having 20%-50% off their winter clothing for women, men, and boys. 
  • On a budget? Thrift City USAis offering 50% off all clothing and shoes Thursday, January 21st. 
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  • Swap Boutique is getting their inventory ready for Mardi Gras with a selection of gowns to choose from. Swap also buys items so bring in last years gown to help pay for a new one.
  • Looking for handmade jewelry, vintage items and crafts? Check out Elysian Fleas Sunday, January 17th from 11:00am-5:00pm on the corner of Elysian Fields and Chartres Street.
  • Shoefty is having their winter sale right now. Stop in for some great deals on items you’ll love to wear now and next winter.
  • Ruby in Hammond, LA just got a new batch of Saints tees in just in time for the big game on Sunday. Buy $50 worth of Saints gear and get a free “Who Dat” yard sign with your purchase.

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  • The Ogden Museum of Southern Art is conducting a 4 week long jewelry making class. Jewelry Making 101 will be taught by New Orleans’ own Vitrice McMurray, an award winning jewelry designer. Students will learn basic techniques like wire bending, piercing, filing and finishing. Register by Tuesday, January 5th to reserve your spot.
  • Style.com, the online home of Vogue, takes a look back at the best party frocks and red carpet looks of 2009.
  • Need a new look for the new year? Swap Boutique, Life yoga + boutique, and Paris Parker salon are giving away a complete re-do. Just fill out an application available at all three places and enter to win a designer outfit, hair and cosmetic makeover, and a free month of yoga. 
  • Need a fancy frock for graduation or a dance? How about a debutante ball? Yvonne LaFleur is having a trunk show Sunday, December 27th through Saturday, January 2nd. Prices are in the $200-$300 range and are appropriate for 8th graders and high school girls.
  • Help ring in the new year at the Freret Market on Saturday, January 2nd from noon to 5:00pm. As usual there will be live music, food, art, and plenty of handmade clothing and accessories.
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