New Orleans Shopping and Fashion

From elegant home furnishings and fashionable boutiques, to knockout vintage and thrift stores you’ll find out why New Orleans is a favorite shopping destination. Here’s where to start: the French Quarter, Magazine Street, Oak Street, Royal Street, Uptown, Downtown… well, you’re sure to score one-of-a-kind finds wherever you find yourself in New Orleans.

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The Complete Mardi Gras Costume Guide

by Lauren McCabe January 26, 2012 Shopping

I am that girl on Mardi Gras day. Or, more appropriately, that mermaid: I’ve been a gold, shimmering mermaid every single Mardi Gras for the last five years. As I paint my eyelids green, don my costume carefully, arrange my wig for my Mardi Gras morning march with the Krewe of Saint Anne into the French Quarter, I know that …

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Hats Off to New Orleans in the New Year

by Elizabeth Pearce December 30, 2011 Shopping

If you are itching to revamp your look for the New Year, why not start at the top? Nothing channels your inner Cary Grant or Marlene Dietrich like a smart hat, and New Orleans offers several establishments where you can order a high quality purchase and even customize your one-of-a-kind chapeaux. Donning  stylish headwear is essential to adopting the New…

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GoNOLA Top 5: Why New Orleans is America’s Favorite City

by Sally Tunmer December 21, 2011 Arts & Culture

New Orleans is America’s favorite city. Well, according to the nation’s premier travel publication, anyway. In Travel and Leisure’s America’s Favorite Cities poll, New Orleans was voted #1 by both visitors and locals in several categories, and that’s enough to cement the distinguished honor for us. Of course the locals never questioned the distinction – this accolade is just a …

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GoNOLA Top 5: New Orleans Christmas Gifts and Where to Get Them

by Sally Tunmer December 13, 2011 Shopping

So you haven’t finished your Christmas shopping. Let’s be honest – you haven’t even started. But we’re not here to judge, we’re here to help! It’s not quite last minute yet – but the window of opportunity for holiday shopping will slowly and steadily shut upon us. These five unique and personal only-to-be-found-in-NOLA gifts will protect you from buying all …

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Merriment on Magazine: Shop Local for the Holidays

by Nikki Carter November 24, 2011 Events

‘Tis the season … to shop long, and shop hard!  With Merriment on Magazine kicking off next Saturday, December 3, you will now get your chance to visit shops at later-than-usual hours.  Every Saturday between December 3 and Christmas Eve, merchants on Magazine are strongly encouraged to extend their business hours until at least 7:00 p.m.  This event is organized …

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New Orleans Around the Web | Week of November 14

by Sally Tunmer November 18, 2011 Arts & Culture

This week, online news and lifestyle channels have picked up some interesting featured New Orleans projects and events. It is Semaine Francais, or French Week, in New Orleans organized by the local French Consulate celebrated of course with the ever-so-popular French 75 cocktail. Also commencing this week are the launch of two huge, year-round cruise ships embarking from New Orleans …

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Voo Dat?: New Orleans Voodoo History and Shops

by Nikki Carter October 27, 2011 Arts & Culture

It’s high time we all get in the Halloween holiday spirit, especially with Voodoo Music Experience 2011 kicking off this weekend! Since New Orleans Voodoo is something most of us have been exposed to through pop culture – The Skeleton Key, Anne Rice’s Mayfair witch family, etc. -  I thought it would be fun to shed some light on …

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How-To Dress Like A New Orleans Character For Halloween

by Hartley Casbon October 14, 2011 Nightlife

Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. I brainstorm for months in advance, trying to find the perfect, one-of-a-kind get-up that invokes that special kind of, “why didn’t I think of that?” costume envy in everyone I encounter. But sometimes that a-ha moment doesn’t come on its own. Sometimes, we all need a little inspiration. That’s what I’m here for.…

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GoNOLA Top 5: New Orleans Costume Shops

by Sally Tunmer October 4, 2011 Shopping

If you don’t already know, Halloween is kind of a big deal in New Orleans. It’s sort of the Mardi Gras of fall. That means that folks here take their costumes seriously. Some of the best, most creative and large-scale costumes are showcased on Frenchmen Street – the place to be on Halloween in New Orleans. So don’t be left …

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BirdProject: Soaps to Help the Coast

by Nikki Carter September 29, 2011 Shopping

BirdProject was founded by Tippy Tippens to support the clean-up efforts surrounding the BP Oil Spill. The black, bird-shaped glycerin soaps cost $24 a piece, with 50% of all profits going to Gulf Restoration Network (GRN) & International Bird Rescue (IBR). Inside each soap is a handmade white ceramic bird, a symbol of recovery and restoration, formed from Louisiana clay.…

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Defend New Orleans: Your Shop For Authentic New Orleans Mementos

by Nikki Carter September 15, 2011 Shopping

If you’re anything like me, you can’t come home from a vacation without a bag full of souvenirs and goodies for your family and friends. Picking up original and appreciated items can be pretty challenging, but please, forget about the over-the-top Bourbon Street shops or buying yet another shot glass for your best friend from college. Take a trip to …

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Harrison Avenue is Happening in New Orleans Lakeview

by Nikki Carter September 1, 2011 Food

The Lakeview neighborhood of New Orleans is relatively new, as most of the area was built after World War II – however, don’t let the youth fool you: it has plenty to offer. Close in proximity to both Mid-City and City Park, it’s the perfect place to plan a day trip and even incorporate some kid-friendly activities (or not…your choice).…

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Pixie Cosmetics: Magazine Street’s One-Stop Beauty Shop

by Christy July 26, 2011 Shopping

Any good Southern belle knows that makeup is an important component of looking ones best and presenting a complete and polished image. Well, apparently I didn’t get the memo since I don’t wear makeup on a daily basis. My makeup bag consists of mostly stuff more suited to Mardi Gras costumes than everyday wear, but recently I needed to revamp …

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Unique New Orleans Souvenirs: Mexican Folk Art

by Christy July 19, 2011 Arts & Culture

When you think of souvenirs to bring back home from your New Orleans vacation the usual suspects involve images of the French Quarter, pralines and other delicious treats, or maybe a witty t-shirt. However, if you are looking for a more unexpected reminder of your New Orleans adventures, a piece of Mexican Folk Art from the Bargain Center would …

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The Top 5 French Antiques Shop on Magazine Street: #1 Karla Katz

by Valorie July 14, 2011 Shopping

I have been doing a series on the Top Five French Antiques Shops on Magazine Street. It has been an amazing task choosing from the dozens that line what has become the shopping street for design and decor. Picking #1 was a careful and considered choice.

Karla Katz is my pick for the number one French antiques shop. Karla …

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New Orleans Fashion With A Twist: Wednesdays This Summer

by Christy July 12, 2011 Shopping

If you missed the fun of three NOLA fashion weeks this past March and are looking for something to do to get through the mid-week slump then you’re in luck.  Fashion Week New Orleans will be hosting a new weekly event at Twist each Wednesday from now through August. You’ll get a chance to rub elbows with some of the teams …

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