or atop your favorite greens. The options are nearly boundless and it’s so rewarding
to create a delicious meal using bits from your own garden.
Photo collage c/o Megan Hargroder of Conversations
I have a confession- I’m a very selfish person. Just ask my husband- I always make sure we’re even steven when splitting a pint of ice cream, or indulging in a bottle of wine. So when Andrea Loest invited me to check out her trunk show before it was released to the public, I called a friend (hey- I’m not that greedy) and set a date to see the designs in person to get first dibs. |
What I Wore: vintage Hunter Club, Zara skirt, wedges all from Buffalo Exchange belt from Armoire |
Best blow out I’ve ever had! And I know how to recreate it at home. |
Ridiculously cute Irregular Choice shoes in the boutique section |
My favorite ladies, Dorothy Young and Leslie Almeida |
Outfit details from Instagram. Follow me slowsouthernstyle |
Accessories make the look- image c/o VK Nagrani |
What’s a good way to update pieces that you already own to make them feel fresh?
Rachel and her best friend, Whitney |
Morris, Elkin, and Sam Rubenstein. Image c/o Rubensteins
Ladies sit this one out- Thursdays in April are dedicated to the gentleman. When cleaning out your closet, which items are worth holding on to and which ones are okay to toss? |
Read magazines and again, keep informed. The salesman at Rubensteins know what is lasting fashion. We may buy a quick trend, but we will let you know it is now only.
Best piece of advice for a man that is trying to get out of a style rut?
A Jazz Fest worthy shirt. Image c/o Rubensteins |
Meagan Ginter of 1980 Boudoir has a great trunk show and networking event this Saturday in Covington, LA. Stop in if you are in the area for food, music, and styling by local designers. – Christy
Following New Orleans’ Fashion Week, downtown Covington will get a dose of fashion
fun this Saturday, March 31st from 11am-4pm, at Fielding Art Gallery.
“FREE STYLE,” a Trunk Show and Fashion Networking Event, will turn the space into a
boutique shop for the day. The show will feature the works of local Northshore designers,
including vintage clothing and accessories from 1980 boudoir, costumes and ready wear
pieces by Trapped in Time Designs, and hand-made jewelry by These Aren’t Your
Grandmother’s Pearls and Covington’s own, The Factory Bead Shop.
Admission is free and patrons can enjoy being styled by professional make-up artists,
photographers and stylists. A great excuse for ladies of all ages to come and play dress up,
this event also showcases free food and dessert from local chefs, as well as fashion
models, music and other activities.
The gallery will also be open Friday evening, during Covington’s Block Party, for a
sneak peek of the show.
All local fashion lovers, models, photographers and designers are encouraged to attend.
Anyone is invited to drop off their business cards, during the event, at the networking
table.
For more information, contact: 1980boudoir@gmail.com
Saturday, March 31st, 11am-4pm, Fielding Gallery, 525 E. Boston Street, Covington, LA
Flyer and text by Meagan Ginter
Lafayette here again. This is the first of many posts featuring the southern style of culturally rich Lafayette. A place I am happy to call home- where the bayous run and the natural bohemian style flows. When worn with confidence and a smile anything goes, now more than ever it seems. They say fashion repeats itself and thats oh so evident with the resurgance of the 80’s. While we still see the maxi skirts and dresses of the 70’s on the scene, the influence of vintage and thrifting is growing more popular. Enjoy the diversity folks, I know I am!
Working together with three local ladies and dear friends I have founded Boho Mercantile, a gypsy boutique. Driven by inspiration and our passion to create along with our deep appreciation for nature, folklore, native cultures and our sincere love for the community. A tiny salvaged wood and rusted tin building once stood on the banks of the bayou and housed a claw foot tub but now proudly stands in town and is home to many creations of interest and repurpose. It is also where we host the monthly Bayou Bazaar, held on the first Friday of each month from 6pm-9pm. An intimate open air event focused on local handcrafts, local farm grown eats and treats, and local music. Bringing together homegrown, handmade and vintage.
“I wanted only to live in accord with the promptings which came from my true self. Why was that so very difficult?” -Hermann Hesse.
While this certainly says a lot for just being alive, I believe it is fitting for fashion and style as well. Of course some of us may have more trouble with embracing our individuality than others, but the freedom that comes with that, I sincerely hope to understand.