Clearly the tradition of gifting the debutante with evening bags, cosmetic cases, memory books, fragrance, jewelry and assorted useful objects crowned and embellished with the regal symbols of Carnival is alive and well in New Orleans.
Velvet-lined presentation box at Judy at the...
A fall tradition embraced by art lovers and partygoers is “Art for Arts’ Sake,” held annually on the first Saturday of October. Galleries around town will be showcasing the work of talented artists—many of them local—and the Contemporary Arts Center will debut a number of exhibits and host a “Hot...
Read MoreThis fall, shiny skin is in. Not the kind that needs a powder brush, but accessories stitched from a variety of exotic skins like python and Nile crocodile, camel and ostrich. Shiny patent leather reigns, large sunglasses shield and flatter, cinched belts are back and classic gold jewelry looks...
Read More1. Don’t say goodbye to color when you say goodbye to summer. Warm yourself pink instead! A quilted, corduroy jacket paired with a matching polo dress is perfect for the warm days and cool autumn nights of the Crescent City. Little Laughter, 5530 Magazine St., 897-4880.
2. The handsome wool...
Mom can sample the life of the bon vivant with an evening at One Restaurant & Lounge, where they have just debuted their menu for spring. New items include delicacies like cochon de lait, a slow-cooked pork roast served with stoned ground grits, sweet-and-sour red cabbage, and cracklins on the...
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If you are going to buy just one cosmetic this season, consider Laura Mercier’s Shimmer Bloc. The delicate gold-rose shown here can brighten cheeks, eyes––even the body,...