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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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 …

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Summer Reading: New Orleans Style

by Valorie July 7, 2011 Shopping

New Orleans is such an interesting and fascinating place. I came here as a visitor 12 years ago, and moved here 11 years ago. From the moment I “discovered” New Orleans, I couldn’t find and read enough books about it.  It didn’t matter if it was fiction or nonfiction, and in a way I had already started reading about New …

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What’s the Story With Fireworks in New Orleans?

by Valorie June 30, 2011 Shopping

I remember when I spent my first 4th of July in New Orleans I was amazed by many of my neighbors shooting off fireworks. Sometimes it was just kids on the porch with sparklers and other times it involved huge displays that were as good as any professional fireworks show.

I loved sparklers as a kid, and thought maybe I’d …

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Summer Fabrics: Pack Smart to Keep Cool

by Christy June 28, 2011 Shopping

Ahhh summertime. The kids are out of school, everyone is taking vacations, feverishly eating sno-balls on a regular basis and suddenly making friends with that neighbor with the pool. While summer kicks into gear, you don’t have to sweat it out while you are trying to let the good times roll in New Orleans. A little careful wardrobe planning will …

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French Quarter Shopping: Tommy’s Flowers

by Valorie June 16, 2011 Shopping

Whether one comes to New Orleans for the first time with a list of shops found online, or with recommendations from friends who have been here before, visitors to New Orleans know what the locals know: we can shop ’til we drop in the Big Easy. One place that has been a favorite shopping stop since the 1970s is Tommy’s …

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New Orleans-Style Father’s Day Gifts

by Christy June 14, 2011 Shopping

When I was a kid in grade school, I remember we always made little arts and crafts projects for Mother’s Day. One year it might be a construction paper heart dipped in glitter, the next year flowers with pipe cleaner stems. However, once school let out, Dad got the short end of the stick since Summer was in full swing …

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The Top 5 French Antiques Shops on Magazine Street: #2 Wirthmore Antiques

by Valorie June 12, 2011 Shopping

People from all over the country come to New Orleans to shop for French antiques. Whether you are a home owner looking for that special piece, or a decorator wanting the best for a client, New Orleans is the destination for your design needs.

With so many fabulous antiques shops on Magazine Street, it has been a challenge to narrow …

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Cocodri: Exotic Louisiana Luxury Goods

by Christy May 31, 2011 Shopping

One thing that I have a deep appreciation for is reptiles since I literally grew up with a swamp for a backyard. There was my house, a levee, and the swamp, in that order. We spent many summers playing out on the boat, either water skiing, fishing, or just swimming.  Needless to say I’ve had my fair share of close …

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It’s A Dog’s Life in New Orleans: Belladoggie Dog Spa

by Valorie May 26, 2011 Shopping

New Orleans locals and visitors alike know and love the award-winning day spa Belladonna, not only for the soothing therapies for the body, but for the excellent retail therapy in the huge shop in front of the spa.

Owner Kim Dudek has combined her love and activist advocacy for animals along with her spa expertise in opening this new member …

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New Orleans’ Fashion Scene: Three Designers To Watch For

by Christy May 24, 2011 Shopping

People travel to New Orleans to hear live music, try our delicious food and shop at our local stores. Many people fall in love with the city and want to bring a piece of NOLA home with them.  Some buy art from the myriad of street sellers and gallery owners alike and some bring home a box of beignet …

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