Back in the mid-90s, when the weather became cool enough to break out my jeans, my dear friend Ashley had a tried-and-true technique to finding the ultimate comfort and fit. Instructions below (*not at all patent pending*): Slip on…
Team spirit is everywhere during the fall season. Whether it’s for a high school, club, college or our beloved New Orleans Saints, we're all rooting for something or someone. You know what team I’m really rooting for right now?…
Let’s talk about fall shopping. On one hand, it’s 90 degrees outside, we’re still grappling with COVID-19 and Hurricane Ida and those old cotton/linen “soft clothes” seem like a cozy respite from it all. On the other hand, schools…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The French Quarter will be home to a new vintage clothing store July 31. Swamp Rags Vintage curates '80s & '90s pop culture nostalgia in the form of t-shirts, jackets, denim, collectables and more. They…
New Orleans is one of the top destinations for bachelorette trips and as the city and the country gets back to a pre-COVID normal, more groups are opting to celebrate in the Big Easy. Much like New Orleans, bachelorette…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Local New Orleans businesses, Passion Lilie and Beatrix Bell, are excited to announce their collaboration on a limited-edition, zero-waste jewelry line. Katie Schmidt, designer and founder of the sustainable clothing brand Passion Lilie, collaborated…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – On June 3 at 2 p.m., New Orleans Foodwear brand MR EATWELL will release a collaboration with internationally renowned beignet bakery, Cafe du Monde. MR EATWELL, founded by lrish Channel resident Matt Rebackoff, created…
100% of the profits from each black or grey “It’s About New Orleans” Charity tee go to Feed The Second Line, an organization committed to providing local musicians and culture bearers food, love and wages. Now that’s a shirt anyone…
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Haspel Clothing, the originator of the seersucker suit, delved into its archives to create a limited-edition tailored clothing and shirt collection to commemorate its 110th anniversary. The renowned brand, owned and operated by the…
The New Orleans bridal community is abuzz with big bridal boutique sales and a local hotel landing on a national list. First up, The Bridal Boutique By MaeMe on Severn Avenue in Metairie is hosting a sale through Friday.…
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Pre-royal wedding dress inspiration leading up to Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s nuptials
A primer on suits and sports coats to get you from parties and the rehearsal dinner to the altar
From flowing dresses to sharp looks with asymmetrical details, these holiday fashions have an artistic state of mind.
Yesterday, we started our look into fashion presented by bridal designers for Bridal Fashion Week in New York City. Two of the designers we highlighted as our favorites were Naeem Khan and Viktor & Rolf (see the post here). Today…
The Fall 2018 Bridal Fashion Week wrapped shows in New York City on Sunday, but the buzz around this year’s fashion is still in high gear. Typically, fashion week couture and ready-to-wear shows are a time when attendees are introduced…
Combine the city’s rich history, unique Creole culture and jazz traditions, add an architectural gem like Latrobe’s on Royal, then mix in dazzling diamonds and fresh frocks to create an unforgettable celebration
Distinctive boutique brands, store signs in new spots and famous local favorites are in the mix and making news on Magazine Street. Uniquely New Orleans, the meandering six-mile retail district is polishing its reputation as a destination for the discerning, design-savvy shopper.
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Local model works to bring fashion jobs to Acadiana
Bonfolk offers groomsmen style and philanthropy
Tailoring in New Orleans
Consider bow ties with NOLA ties for your beau
Friend and Company 7713 Maple St., 866-5433 friendandcompany.com Happy Birthday Cupcake Musical Figurine looks good enough to eat. An elegant fluted cupcake wrapper and luscious swirl of sweet enamel vanilla icing topped with pink and blue enamel stars…
Combine the city’s rich history, unique Creole culture and jazz traditions, add an architectural gem like Latrobe’s on Royal, then mix in dazzling diamonds and fresh frocks to create an unforgettable celebration
Sarah Jessica Parker’s SPJ bridal line of shoes now includes your new wedding sole mate
Don’t Be Afraid To Sparkle + Shine
Eight local, charming merchants and why we love them
April may be my favorite month of the year in New Orleans. The weather, by and large, is still beautiful; the flowers and flowering trees are in bloom; the city is full of music and musicians; and, while Carnival and…
Penn Iarocci is a born and raised New Orleanian. After graduating from Tulane University she lived in NYC for nine years working in sales in marketing at an investment bank. When she missed New Orleans more than she could stand, she moved back home, met her husband and started a family. She’s now raising two rambunctious little boys and spending her free time on environmental sustainability projects.
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