Antique gown at least 100 years old
- Style Lab, a popular men’s boutique is offering an additional 15% off all sale items. You can also browse new arrivals from G-Star, Ben Sherman, Modern Amusements, Levi’s and Woolrich.
- Yvonne LaFleur is having a holiday wardrobe trunk show Nov. 12-14. Enjoy informal modeling and refreshments during the event.
Sunday Best
1. Tell us a little about yourself and how you got started in millinery.
You can purchase a Le Chapeau creation on her website or on Etsy.
If your style is more West Coast than Gulf Coast a trip to N.O. Surf Shop is in order. I am deathly afraid of drowning so you’ll never see me hanging ten* but the owner nicely told me “It’s about the lifestyle”.
This shop is so much more than surf and skate boards. There is a nice variety of men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing and a big selection of flip flops. The owner is passionate about buying home grown threads, so much so that he plans on discontinuing anything “Made in China”. I found his prices refreshingly reasonable without a big “boutique” markup. There are a slew of surf/skate brands as well as locally made jewelry.
For whatever reason the older I get the cuter surf brands get and I can’t help but love this Reef dress I just bought. I think the quality is great for the price and even though most are technically juniors they tend to flatter those of us *ahem* this side of 25.
As usual excuse the poor quality photos. That’s what happens when you photograph in poor lighting. Oh yes that is an ice chest in the background on my balcony. Keepin’ it classy.
So what seems like a simple, straightforward, above the knee dress…
Heather Elizabeth provides fun ways to show your NOLA love and not look like you outfitted yourself at a tourist shop. From necklaces and night lights, cuff links to Christmas ornaments there is something available for everyone.
The “Aint Dere No More” bracelet pays homage to a slew of gone but not forgotten local institutions.
You can also represent a singular business, sports team, or street name with a sterling silver ring.
Celebrate New Orleans neighborhoods with this bracelet.
Heather Elizabeth’s jewelry and housewares are available at several art markets and stores city wide. You may also purchase items online.
- Give and receive with the Junior League of New Orleans’ gift card. The $35 card gets you 20% discount at select retailers and all proceeds from card sales goes to local projects supported by the group.
- Get ready for winter (whenever that happens) at Tomato. Coats and sweaters are currently 20% off. They are also getting ready to open a Baton Rouge store so fill out an application if you’re inclined.
- Coco Before Chanel, the biopic about Chanel’s life pre fashion career, comes out today.
fancy dress time
I’m a sucker for a fancy dress. At one point I owned more frilly frocks that I did casual ones but now that my collection is under control it is safe to buy another one. Holiday parties will be here before you know it so I’m planning on shopping soon to avoid the rush.
Betsey Johnson dress available from Mod Cloth
Roxy dress from PacSun
ABS available from Saks
Retro glam from Modcloth.
Of course no dress is complete without the appropriate accessories. My rule of thumb is the fancier the dress the simpler the accessories.
Shake pendant available from Mignon Faget
This fossil and gemstone bracelet from Sabai is a real conversation piece.
These hair pins from Gurly Girl would look chic tucked into a chignon.
Do pearls in an unconventional way with this Betsey Johnson pearl bracelet with removable spider brooch.
- Get out and help stimulate the economy by shopping on Saturday, November 7th at the Magazine Street Retail Relief.
- Ruby, the cutest boutique in Hammond, LA, is celebrating their 6th anniversary on Wednesday, November 4th. Stop in from 11am-6pm for champagne, cake, and lots of goodies. Enjoy free gifts with any $50 and $100 purchase. You can also register to win for a chance to win shopping cards and gifts all day long!
- Buffalo Exchange just got a slew of women’s winter jackets, sweaters, and dresses in including cocktail party worthy frocks and a handful of Diane Von Furstenburg. Come get them before they run out!
Halloween
His: The leopard print on his outfit was a women’s furry jacket. I lopped off the sleeves and turned them into boot covers and the centerpiece of his skirt/loincloth. The leggings underneath are women’s plus sized lounge pants that I took in so they were fitted. The shirt is an American Apparel nude tank top. I added leopard print patches on the back and red tail feathers, which you can’t see here. The chest piece is a women’s extra small beaded tank top. I hand sewed colorful wooden beads and then made pieces of leaf shaped fabric I found at the thrift store. His armbands are from a women’s leopard print sweater that I lopped off and the blue fringe is actually place mats.
Mine: The skirt is a leopard print pillowcase with blue leggings underneath that I already owned. The skirt has a lot going on. All of the gold sequins was a Banana Republic shrug (trust me it was hideous) that I used for the trim of the skirt and the main front fringe. I also used the same blue placemats for pieces of this. The back (not pictured) also had black feathers on the bum. The top was purchased as is and I didn’t have to do much to it. I added the black feathers to each shoulder, took in the sides and added green fringe to the back. The shoes are old flip flops decorated with green fabric and I took the gold sleeves from the shrug and made foot covers with them.
All clothing items are from Pelican thrift store and Buffalo Exchange. Wigs and eye makeup are from Fifi Mahony’s, eyelashes from Buffalo Exchange and all other makeup from Uptown Costume & Dancewear.
- Enjoy a fashionable lunch at Commander’s Palace on November 5th from 12:00-2:00pm. Saks will be showing the best of the fall 2009 collections in a festive atmosphere. Call the restaurant to make a reservation.
- Need a cocktail dress? Stop by on November 7th from 12:00-4:00pm to view the latest evening wear. Informal modeling and champagne are the highlights of the afternoon. For more information call 504.524.2200 ext. 5345
- An Eileen Fisher representative will be on hand November 5th from 12:00-4:00pm to assist you with purchases. Anyone who spends $500 on non-sale items will receive an exclusive gift. Call 504.524.2200 ext. 5338 to set up an appointment.