The telltale signs of the holiday spirit in New Orleans are twinkling lights on the trees in the grand lobby of The Roosevelt Hotel, spiked eggnog on the Galatoire’s cocktail menu and ribboned wreaths on the backs of the carriages in the French Quarter. Celebrate the beauty of the moment by donning accessories suited for the season.
The Clare V spotted haircalf fold-over clutch is animal magnetism at its chicest. Haute, 725 Magazine St., 522-8687, HauteNola.com
Tote your mistletoe and morning paper in an Albuquerque bag. Available in natural and brown cork. Queork, 838 Chartres St., 481-4910; 3005 Magazine St., 388-6803; Queork.com
A classic tartan scarf never goes out of style. Available in several color combinations. Perlis, 6055 Magazine St., 891-2073, Perlis.com
Sparkle and shine in a pair of sophisticated gold sequined pants. Clover, 2240 Magazine St., 272-0792, BoutiqueClover.com
Cinch everything from slacks to shift dresses with the vintage-inspired leather Lapo Tassel Belt. Trashy Diva, 2050 Magazine St., 265-0973; 2048 Magazine St., 299-8777; 537 Royal St., 522-4233; TrashyDiva.com
Show the Saints some holiday cheer with a pair of fleur-de-lis cufflinks. Pelican Coast, 600 Metairie Road, 218-7368; 5509 Magazine St., 309-2314; PelicanCoast-Clothing.com
Dashing and dapper, a matching pocket square and tie with ornament accents make for a festive and well-suited ensemble. NOLA Couture, 2928 Magazine St., 319-5959; 528 St. Peter St., 875-3522; NolaCouture.com
