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T-shirt Tiiiiiime

For people that don’t follow fashion there is a preconceived notion that all fashion shows are stuffy insider type events that aren’t very fun to attend.


Dirty Coast, a New Orleans t-shirt company, is here to prove that fashion is fun with their T & A fashion show tonight, Friday November 12th at Eiffel Society.   Dirty Coast are the originators of the now ubiquitous phrases  “Be A New Orleanian Wherever You Are” and “New Orleans.  So Far Behind We’re Ahead.”   These locals pride themselves on creating shirts that only people who love New Orleans would understand and the tees are meant to start conversations. Pick up your own icebreaker  online  or in person at 5704 Magazine Street. 

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They’ve partnered up with House of Lounge this year for a casual yet utterly glam affair.


The Official Dirty Coast Shirt (2)


Still not convinced? Check out pictures from last year’s show on their Flickr account. You wouldn’t want to miss out on this much fun, would you?






Dirty Coast presents the “Tee and A” Fashion Show featuring House of Lounge
Music by DJ Soul Sister 
Special Appearances: Shultzilla, Halo Saint, Beaver Fever and Lil Doogie 
Master of Ceremonies: M@ Peoples
Wigs and costume make-up by Fi Fi Mahony’s
Head Pieces by Savoy Truffles and KustomSweetTooth
Costumes and Styling by ELM Designs
Hair by Agnes Backman
Make up by Hayley Waldner 
Directed by Ellen Macomber

Purchase tickets here: http://www.dirtycoast.com/pages/fashion_show 




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Magazine Street Retail Relief , now in its sixth year, takes place on Saturday, November 6th. Now in its sixth year the event encourages shoppers to support local retail establishments. Events will be taking place in the 5000-6000 block of Magazine St.

Francesca’s is offering buy one get one 1/2 off on all denim. The sales event starts on Thursday, November 4th and is in store merchandise only.
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Susan Gordon’s handcrafted 22 karat gold and gemstone jewelry will be available at Katy Beh until Saturday, November 6th. Snap it up quick!

Cleaning out your closet? The New Orleans Buffalo Exchange is looking for a plethora of fall and winter items including: 


“Men’s jackets, sweaters, hoodies, casual and dressier shirts, long- and shortsleeve tees and shoes (athletic and dressy).

Women’s jackets, sweaters, blouses, dresses, pants, denim, long- and shortsleeve tees, hoodies and skirts.

Mardi Gras is right around the corner, so we have not stopped buying costumes.

And we are always looking for vintage, unique and one-of-a-kind items.”



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Ruby in Hammond is celebrating their 7th birthday from November 4th-6th. All shoppers will enjoy cake, champagne, and birthday gifts. Roll the lucky dice for a chance to win 70% off one item. There will also be a $7.00 birthday rack and everything in store will be 7% off. For more info visit Ruby’s Facebook event page

Gae-tana on Maple St. will be selling a limited edition Not Your Daugther’s Jeans to benefit the Susan G. Komen Foundation. For each pair of pink stitched jeans sold they will donate $20 to the cause.


Nutri-palooza, the furry fashion event that promotes using nutria fur, an invasive species, instead of letting the pelts go to waste will be making its debut in New York City. The Ogden Museum of Southern Art will be hosting a night of music, fashion, and film to celebrate. Everything takes place on November 12that 8:00pm and more information can be obtained by contacting Cree McCree or Sue Strachan or call 504.539.9616 for tickets. Admission is $10 for member, $15 for nonmembers.


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What Not To Wear in New Orleans

Do you have a friend or coworker whose fashion sense is so bad that it is having a negative effect on her life? Now is your chance for an intervention. The popular t.v. show What Not To Wear is coming to New Orleans in two weeks and is on the hunt for four women to win a total makeover. Candidates will receive a week long stay at a 5 star NYC hotel, $5,000 in clothing, shoes and accessories and a hair and make-up transformation. 

In addition the show is looking for local businesses to feature. For example if you nominate a coworker the business could be mentioned and shown on the episode, a great opportunity for everyone!

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“WHAT NOT TO WEAR” provides fashion intervention to people nominated by friends/family/co-worker as someone who desperately needs a style overhaul!  Fashion experts, Stacy London and Clinton Kelly then confront the person and reveal their plan to teach them “WHAT NOT TO WEAR” sorting through the person’s current wardrobe and providing them with rules for maximizing their best assets and personal style. They are given a Visa card worth $5,000, and its time to hit the shops.  After a consultation with Stacy and Clinton on these new clothing choices, along with a dramatic hair and makeup revamp, viewers will see a complete transformation and a stunning reveal. 


To nominate someone, please submit the following info to cweissman@bbcnyproduction.com:

> HER NAME:
> AGE:
> SIZE/HEIGHT:
> ADDRESS:
> OCCUPATION:
> MARITAL STATUS:
> DESCRIBE HER PERSONALITY:
> DESCRIBE IN DETAIL HER STYLE:
> HOW IS HER STYLE HOLDING HER BACK IN LIFE?
> INTERESTING ANECDOTES ABOUT CONSEQUENCES OF HER POOR STYLE:
*Include your info, your name, phone number and relation to the nominee!
*Attach AT LEAST 3 pictures of her that show her bad style

Remember to keep it  a secret! Part of the fun is surprising the nominee.

To see the dramatic before and after photos visit the official Web site http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/what-not-to-wear/.

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Branch Out is running a special “buy three get one free” on all sale items.

Masseys Outfitters is offering 20% off a new pair of sunglasses (coupon code KHUMBU) now until Sunday October 24th. Oakley sunglasses are excluded from this offer. 

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Celebrate
KEY TO THE CURE 

Saks Fifth Avenue’s charitable initiative
to fight women’s cancers.
 

Shop Thursday to Sunday, October 21 to 24,
when Saks Fifth Avenue will donate 2% of sales.*


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Scene Magazine is having a film and fashion party at Rubenstein’s on Wednesday, October 13th from 6:00-11:00pm. Drinks provided by Old New Orleans rum.

Yvonne LaFleur is celebrating her 41st anniversary at her Hampson St. store on Thursday, Oct. 14th from 5-8pm.

Eiffel Society is playing host to Petcetera and the Humane Society of Louisiana’s Bad to the Bone: Rescued on the Runway. The event features a fashion show with adoptable dogs, including food and a costume contest. Everything takes place on Saturday, October 16th from 6-9:30pm.  $20 at the door, or $15 in advance. More info can be found on Petcetera’s website.

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Marion Cage  will be hosting a trunk show and artist exhibition October 1st and 2nd from 10am-6pm as part of Art for Art’s Sake.

Freret Market is holding their monthly on October 2nd noon-5pm. As always vendors will be on hand with food, handmade goods, and live music.

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Free tickets!

Want to win tickets to I HEART SOUTHERN STYLE on October 7th?

Come out for an evening of art, fashion, music and fun as Christy Lorio from Slow Southern Style and Scott Simon of I Heart NOLA host an event celebrating New Orleans culture. Performances by Megaphone NOLA, DJ Eugene Oubliette of Action Action Reaction and an acoustic set from The Breton Sound. Sponsored in part by Skip n’ Whistle and Cordina’s Mar-go-ritas. Vendors will be on hand selling locally made fashions in addition to an open bar and door prizes. $10 at the door, or $5 in advance through http://shop.iheartnola.com/!

Two tickets are yours for the taking. All you have to do to enter is comment on this post why you want to go and retweet or send a Facebook message to your friends. I’ll pick one winner at random to win the tickets. The contest  will run until October 1st and the winner will be announced on October 2nd.

I will be announcing the vendors soon and a local brewery will be in attendance as well so stay tuned for more information!

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Maria of Ya Betta Supa Don’t was nice enough to offer 15% off to anyone who mentions “Slow Southern Style”. Just visit her Etsy shop and pick out what you like!

Aucoin Hart Jewelers is holding a jewelry raffle to benefit Sean Payton’s Pay It Forward Foundation. The prize is an 18 karat gold fleur de lis pendant adorned with over 300 black, gold, and white diamonds. Raffle tickets are $20, or 6 for $100 a bargain considering the jewelry is valued at over $10,000. The winner will be announced in store on Saturday, Sept. 25th at 3:00pm.

Eatventful, a networking party with a focus on food, will be held at Ralph’s on the Park Thursday, Sept. 23rd at 6pm. The $5 admission gets you a gift bag, drink specials, and access to a special menu.  Pssst! I also heard the door girls(and guy) at the last event were hot. ;P

Take a step back in time at the Roosevelt Hotel’s Stormin’ of the Sazerac on Friday, Sept. 24th at noon. The event commemorates the 61st anniversary of women being allowed in the Sazerac bar. 1940s attire is encouraged and there will be a costume contest, hat modeling, and ladies only luncheon.

The Where Y’hat party takes place the same day and features a fashion show with raffles, giveaways, and a hat contest. The event takes places from 5pm-8pm in Dutch Alley near the French Market. Call (504)522-2621 ext. 205 for more details.

ReRooted, a traveling art and music event, will be going on Saturday, Sept. 25th from 7-10pm. Admission is $5 and includes an art and jewelry trunk show. The festivities take place at Blackstar, 3211 Gen. Mayer Ave. and more information can be obtained by e-mailing sylvesiphne@gmail.com

Fair Folks and a Goat will be hosting a Miss Malaprop trunk show Friday, Oct. 1st from 5-9pm. You can RSVP here.

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I Heart Southern Style

I’m really pleased to officially announce I HEART SOUTHERN STYLE. I believe the flyer says it all but  for further clarification this is going to be an awesome event! It is being hosted by yours truly and Scott Simon of I heart NOLA. In addition to the comedy act, DJ and band there will be local designers on hand to showcase their wares. I hope that all Slow Southern Style readers will be able to attend as I’d love to meet each and every one of you! Y’all can RSVP here and even buy tickets in advance here.
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