NOLA FASHION WEEK

Clothing Swap Benefitting NOLAFC!

Sat, 04 May 2013 10:00:36 -0400

For those of you who haven’t seen it on our Facebook page, we are having our first ever Clothing Swap to benefit NOLA Fashion Council! It is hosted by Think Twice Style and NOLAFC and will take place on May 11th!

Get excited and bring as many items as possible. Anything from high-end to chic steals— someone will love it!

Tickets are: $20 in advance/$25 at the door/best friend passes $30 for two
Tickets available on Evenbrite.

The fun doesn’t stop there - special door prizes from local boutique favorites will go to a few lucky shoppers that evening!

Not only will this be an enjoyable night for you and your friends, filled with shopping and cocktails, it’s also for a good, fashionable cause. A portion of the proceeds go to the NOLA Fashion Council. NOLAFC is the leading organization supporting designers in the South and produces NOLA Fashion Week twice yearly.

All left over garments will be donated to Dress for Success and other chairtable organizations.

Swap til’ you Drop!

xo NOLAFC

Summer Trend Steals

Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:00:44 -0400

We are LOVING this season’s trends: florals, crop tops, fringe, black&white, and more. Here are some steals we’ve found from all over, to get excited for summer!

Sparkle & Fade Lace Bralette

TOBI Floral Scallop Shorts

TOBI Lennon Sunglasses

Forever 21 Sleeveless Peplum Top

Helaine Watercolor Pleated Top

TOBI Taking Back Summer Dress

TOBI Fringe Kiss Skirt

Staring at Stars Soutache Fringe Tank Top

DIY Coachella Looks

Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:00:26 -0400

Now, how do you translate some of Coachella’s fashion forward trends into your own routine? It’s easy!

Take this Jolie & Elizabeth SS ‘13 dress, pair it with some Steve Madden booties, Forever21 bangles, and personalize it with a summer scarf!

Throw on this Libellule SS ‘13 mini, pair it with a straw fedora and funky shades from Urban Outfitters, and add some crazy arm candy!

Tag us in some of your favorite Coachella-like looks!

We all think the same thing when Coachella comes...

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 23:02:00 -0400

We all think the same thing when Coachella comes around—what is everyone wearing? Fashion seems to be chic from head to toe every year at the festival. We’ve finally found some of our favorite cutoffs, vintage crop tops, ankle booties, and statement pieces. Don’t miss some of our favorite looks from this year’s festival.

Our favorite looks from the 2013 ACM Awards are Sheryl Crow in a...

Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:00:44 -0400

Our favorite looks from the 2013 ACM Awards are Sheryl Crow in a flattering Zac Posen Jumpsuit and Jana Kramer in an embellished Badgley Mischka gown.

What was your favorite look?

French Quarter Fest 2013

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:45:39 -0400

This past weekend in New Orleans, the 30th anniversary of French Quarter Festival presented over 800 local musicians, 65 of New Orleans’s most FABULOUS restaurants, FREE special events, and lots of friends and family FUN.

What better way then to spend a weekend in New Orleans with culture, great food, drinks, live music, and people you LOVE. It’s the complete NOLA experience.

NOW-we have to know, what did you wear? Our choice is this SS ‘13 Loretta Jane dress! Perfect with flip flops or flats and can be worn day to night!

The DVF Awards 2013

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:00:00 -0400

Since 2010, Diane Von Furstenberg has presented the DVF Awards to grant five women $50,000 who have demonstrated leadership, courage, and commitment to her cause of choice. Empowering women such as Oprah Winfrey, Hilary Clinton, and this year’s lifetime achievement winner, Robin Roberts have all been honored at the DVF Awards.

Honorees this year were Natalia Vodianova, founder and president of Naked Heart Foundation, Andeisha Farid, founder of AFCECO, Sunitha Kristnan, part of an organization named Prajwala, Robin Roberts, survivor of breast cancer and MDS, and lastly, Tammy Tibbetts, founder of First.

Below are some pictures from this year’s awards, which took place April 5th.

For more information on the DVF Awards and this years honorees, visit http://www.dvf.com/the-blog/post/post,default,sc.html?cid=blog-post-1865

Some of the Strongest Looks From NOLAFW A/W '13

Sun, 07 Apr 2013 14:00:00 -0400

Although New Orleans Fashion Week is over, there is still lots of coverage to check out! Here is a look at some of our favorite looks from the A/W ‘13 Runway.

Matthew Arthur

This pattern is to die for! Also, we can see this purple leather vest completing any look in the fall.

Tallulah

Emerald shades and metallic details will be EVERYWHERE this fall.

Hazel & Florange

Amanda DeLeon

What amazing detailing.

Libellule

Winter white.

Loretta Jane

Of course there are several more looks from our A/W ‘13 Runway we love, but we just wanted to share a few of our faves!

Check out more photos on our Facebook: www.facebook.com/NOLAfashionweek

We CANNOT believe season five of NOLAFW is over- it was better...

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 16:06:00 -0400

We CANNOT believe season five of NOLAFW is over- it was better than ever! Check out some of our favorite shots from the runway and backstage at NOLAFW’s A/W ‘13 shows by Tate Tullier.

@lisaiacono prepping for her show that is coming up next!!! (at...

Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:14:19 -0500

@lisaiacono prepping for her show that is coming up next!!! (at The Saratoga)

@andrealoest at @nolafw! #nolafw (at The Saratoga)

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:30:44 -0500

@andrealoest at @nolafw! #nolafw (at The Saratoga)

Zippers in hair for Fair Fit! @andrealoest @paul_eastin (at The...

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 23:10:14 -0500

Zippers in hair for Fair Fit! @andrealoest @paul_eastin (at The Saratoga)

The fantastic Fashion Council of @nolafw @andieaton...

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 22:12:52 -0500

The fantastic Fashion Council of @nolafw @andieaton @nicholaslandry @laurenlagarde #nolafw (at The Saratoga)

One of @amandadeleon’s looks! @nolafw #nolafw (at The...

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 21:35:20 -0500

One of @amandadeleon’s looks! @nolafw #nolafw (at The Saratoga)

The @tallulahfaire show was beautiful! Congrats Heather! @nolafw...

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 20:07:56 -0500

The @tallulahfaire show was beautiful! Congrats Heather! @nolafw #nolafw (at The Saratoga)

Matthew last night prepping a model for his show at @nolafw!...

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:22:32 -0500

Matthew last night prepping a model for his show at @nolafw! #nolafw @mattingsworth (at The Saratoga)

Matthew Arthur’s show was impeccable! @nolafw #nolafw (at...

Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:15:39 -0500

Matthew Arthur’s show was impeccable! @nolafw #nolafw (at The Saratoga)

Just DOPE! @thedopegamedotcom show rocked it. @nolafw #nolafw ...

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:29:04 -0500

Just DOPE! @thedopegamedotcom show rocked it. @nolafw #nolafw (at The Saratoga)

The @hazelandflo shoe was amazing! Congrats, @andieaton!!!...

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 21:17:17 -0500

The @hazelandflo shoe was amazing! Congrats, @andieaton!!! @nolafw #nolafw (at The Saratoga)

Auld steamin’!!!! @nolafw @anthonyryanauld #nolafw (at...

Wed, 06 Mar 2013 18:22:40 -0500

Auld steamin’!!!! @nolafw @anthonyryanauld #nolafw (at The Saratoga)