Slow Southern News

Marion Cage  will be hosting a trunk show and artist exhibition October 1st and 2nd from 10am-6pm as part of Art for Art's Sake.

Freret Market is holding their monthly on October 2nd noon-5pm. As always vendors will be on hand with food, handmade goods, and live music.

Free tickets!

Want to win tickets to I HEART SOUTHERN STYLE on October 7th?

Come out for an evening of art, fashion, music and fun as Christy Lorio from Slow Southern Style and Scott Simon of I Heart NOLA host an event celebrating New Orleans culture. Performances by Megaphone NOLA, DJ Eugene Oubliette of Action Action Reaction and an acoustic set from The Breton Sound. Sponsored in part by Skip n' Whistle and Cordina's Mar-go-ritas. Vendors will be on hand selling locally made fashions in addition to an open bar and door prizes. $10 at the door, or $5 in advance through http://shop.iheartnola.com/!

Two tickets are yours for the taking. All you have to do to enter is comment on this post why you want to go and retweet or send a Facebook message to your friends. I'll pick one winner at random to win the tickets. The contest  will run until October 1st and the winner will be announced on October 2nd.

I will be announcing the vendors soon and a local brewery will be in attendance as well so stay tuned for more information!

What I Wore

I don't know about y'all but every year at this time I start having daily wardrobe crises. I'm sick of wearing my summer clothes and it is too warm to break out a long sleeved shirt, much less a sweater. Here in New Orleans the weather can change at a moments notice so while I may have those sweaters stored away the tank tops are always hanging in the closet, no matter what the supposed season is.


Y'all might remember this dress from when I wore it to the Anthropologie grand opening. Even though it is a bit wintery I'm so done with my summer clothes so I decided to wear it to work but wanted to dress it down. Luckily even though this dress is high on detail it is basic enough to play with accessories and give it a new look. I just swapped out platform heels for my vintage engineer boots and wore my trusty turquoise jewelry in place of the statement necklace I wore the first time around.

Check out my overgrown *ahem* lush backyard! We like to use the word lush to describe our jungle like gardens here in the south. Even if I broke out the machete (and yes I know how to use one) this would be out of control again in weeks.

Another piece from my vast collection. What can I say, I'm a collector of Native American jewelry.

Dress: Alabama Chanin

Boots: vintage 

Jewelry: vintage 

Collegiate looks on a student budget

Today's post comes from a new friend and film school student Joseph Miner. I met Joseph at the Jolie & Elizabeth trunk show at Fair Folks & a goat via a mutual friend. He manages to have great style on a collegiate budget so I asked him to share his secrets with Slow Southern Style readers, male and female alike.

Slow Southern News

Maria of Ya Betta Supa Don't was nice enough to offer 15% off to anyone who mentions "Slow Southern Style". Just visit her Etsy shop and pick out what you like!

Aucoin Hart Jewelers is holding a jewelry raffle to benefit Sean Payton's Pay It Forward Foundation. The prize is an 18 karat gold fleur de lis pendant adorned with over 300 black, gold, and white diamonds. Raffle tickets are $20, or 6 for $100 a bargain considering the jewelry is valued at over $10,000. The winner will be announced in store on Saturday, Sept. 25th at 3:00pm.

Eatventful, a networking party with a focus on food, will be held at Ralph's on the Park Thursday, Sept. 23rd at 6pm. The $5 admission gets you a gift bag, drink specials, and access to a special menu.  Pssst! I also heard the door girls(and guy) at the last event were hot. ;P

Take a step back in time at the Roosevelt Hotel's Stormin' of the Sazerac on Friday, Sept. 24th at noon. The event commemorates the 61st anniversary of women being allowed in the Sazerac bar. 1940s attire is encouraged and there will be a costume contest, hat modeling, and ladies only luncheon.

The Where Y'hat party takes place the same day and features a fashion show with raffles, giveaways, and a hat contest. The event takes places from 5pm-8pm in Dutch Alley near the French Market. Call (504)522-2621 ext. 205 for more details.

ReRooted, a traveling art and music event, will be going on Saturday, Sept. 25th from 7-10pm. Admission is $5 and includes an art and jewelry trunk show. The festivities take place at Blackstar, 3211 Gen. Mayer Ave. and more information can be obtained by e-mailing sylvesiphne@gmail.com

Fair Folks and a Goat will be hosting a Miss Malaprop trunk show Friday, Oct. 1st from 5-9pm. You can RSVP here.

What I Wore

Yesterday I met with my friend and event partner for coffee to go over some details of  I HEART SOUTHERN STYLE. In After cleaning up dog vomit (the glamorous life of a fashion writer) and baby talking Nadia* I managed to throw on a semi presentable outfit to leave the house in. I also went to the Freret St. Friday Night Fight. What a spectacle! 

*Okay full confession: I talk to my animals. A lot. When they start talking back is when I'll get scared.

My go to look lately has been a tank top and skirt. I love a skirt with pockets. If it has  pockets than it has to be in my wardrobe.

I also love this leather belt with brass hardware. Bonus points that I can wear it higher on my waist or lower on my hips.

One of my vintage Native American pieces. I have so much of this type of jewelry it's almost become my signature.

Just statin' the facts. A local designer made this but I purchased it online when I lived in Arizona so I could profess my home state love wherever I went.

Tank top: H&M

Skirt: Gap

Belt: Gap

Shoes: Melissa

Ring: Vintage

Necklace: Ya Betta Supa Dont

Money Bags

There are certain things that I am very particular about and one of them is my wallet. That said I currently hate the wallet I'm sporting now. It's too bulky, not very adult  and while a hot pink and black Betsey Johnson sounds fun it isn't what I really crave. Years ago I purchased a Dior wallet and once it finally bit the dust I haven't found a suitable replacement. 

While I still haven't satisfied my quest for the perfect money holder I found a few that would be more to my liking.

This Fossil wallet from Macy's is budget friendly and packs a stylish punch with grommets and studs.


This fun, hand embroidered leather wallet is sure to brighten up your day. It's available from SewZinski on Etsy.





Keep a functional piece of artwork in your bag by carrying the zodiac by Isabella Fiore, available at Kiki.



This Comme de Garcons leather wallet from Saks is playful without being obnoxious.



And here are a few more good ones, all available on Amazon. So what does your wallet look like?

I Heart Southern Style

I'm really pleased to officially announce I HEART SOUTHERN STYLE. I believe the flyer says it all but  for further clarification this is going to be an awesome event! It is being hosted by yours truly and Scott Simon of I heart NOLA. In addition to the comedy act, DJ and band there will be local designers on hand to showcase their wares. I hope that all Slow Southern Style readers will be able to attend as I'd love to meet each and every one of you! Y'all can RSVP here and even buy tickets in advance here.

Slow Southern News

For all my lovely southern gals I created Southern Fashion Bloggers, a place where y'all can interact with other bloggers below the Mason-Dixon line. It is still brand new but will hopefully serve as a meaningful place to interact. Anyone can join, including businesses that are looking to collaborate with bloggers to promote their shops and products.

Fashion designer and Louisiana native Jodi Arnold will be putting on a fashion show Thursday, September 30th at the Crown Plaza in Baton Rouge.

The Historic New Orleans Collection is hosting  Mignon Faget: A Life in Art and Design. The exhibition will run September 22, 2010 to January 2, 2011.

Elise Sonnier of Dirty Rice Designs is holding jewelry making classes at the Episcopal School of Acadiana in  Broussard, LA. Each two hour class will include using wire and beads to create a variety of styles. For more information, including the class schedule, visit her Facebook event page.


The Al Copeland Foundation presents the "Hi-Speed Fashion Show",  a fundraiser for cancer research. The event takes place Friday, September 17th at 6:30pm at Generations Hall.  Tickets start at $25 and include a runway show, food and drinks plus a silent auction. Appearances by Saints players and local personalities round out the festivities.

Lucky Me

As anyone who follows Slow Southern Style knows I am a big sucker for big jewelry. So when I crossed paths with this Lucky brand necklace there was no way, shape or form that it wasn't coming home with me. The pendants are held together by braided white leather and bound with chunky silver and brass hardware. Make no mistake, this is quite a statement piece!

The thing that I love about Lucky's jewelry is the thought put into each piece. The back of the necklace is almost as intricate as the front.

And here it is in action. I bought a late summer chambray shirt and have been wearing the heck out of it. A casual button down just feels right for this piece and slightly all-American.

Here's my sister and I in Hammond. And no matter what fashion magazines say I can't do the denim on denim look so I opted for black skinny pants instead.

I've also decided to stop calling these outfit posts "Show & Tell" and just label them "What I Wore" instead. It just seems more appropriate to me.

Shirt: Abercrombie & Fitch (yea, funny isn't it?)

Pants: Levi's

Necklace: Lucky Brand

Slow Southern News

Confess Apparel is hosting an Eye Been Framed Trunk Show on Saturday, September 11th! In addition to the authentic vintage eye wear for sale Confess will also have new fall fashions.

Clothing designer Isabel Varela will be showcasing her upcoming 2011 line, Isavel, at Republic. The fashion show is on Saturday, September 18th at 11:00pm.




Spend $25 and get a $5 coupon the month of September at any Plato's Closet location.

Mannequin Mondays

Today is Labor Day but it's also time for another Mannequin Monday. This week Buffalo Exchange is hittin' the books with these back to school looks.

Teachers

Preppy Set

Collegiate Crowd

The rebels

So which clique did you belong to in high school?

Buffalo Exchange

3312 Magazine St

New Orleans, LA 70115

(504)891-7443

Slow Southern Anniversary!

One year ago today I was searching for fashion blogs to read, specifically ones based in New Orleans. I was coming up empty handed so I decided to take matters into my own hands and start one myself.

I know what you are thinking. Does the blogosphere need another fashion blog? The internet is infiltrated by fashion insiders and amateurs alike. Now ask your self this- does the blogosphere need a New Orleans fashion blog? The answer is quite simply, yes. While there is much content devoted to what's hot on the Paris runways and what the SoHo scenesters are donning on the streets, there is a scant trace of southern style available for perusal.

That said I'd like to welcome you to Slow Southern Style. Written from a fashion follower and retail insider this blog serves the purpose of showcasing New Orleans fashion in all formats. Whether it be on a mannequin or on the street you will find it here.

My first interview ever thanks to Beloved Light Vintage 

That was the beginning, my friends. Since that first post the blog has grown up and I'm glad that there are interested readers out there. I'm also now part of the Go NOLA team and am working on a few other exciting projects as well, one of which will be announced September 7th.

A few images from this past year

Truck Stop on Magazine St.via Gonola.com

Show & Tell Saturday

Mardi Gras

Fashion Illustration and designer Nicole Album

I have to give credit where credit is due. This blog would not have been possible without guidance from my good friend Leslie Almeida of NOLA Eats, Eatventful, and Unmade. Leslie is the sole reason I signed up Slow Southern Style for social networking in the first place. She won Gambit's 2010 web awards for "Best Social Networker" so I always listen when she has something to say.

Once again thanks for reading and show your support by adding Slow Southern Style on Facebook and Twitter.

Imagine this

If you are on the Northshore and you're looking for a great shop with trendy, affordable clothes than Imagine Boutique is the place for you.  This two year old boutique is located in downtown Hammond, LA, a small town that plays host to Southeastern Louisiana University.

Shop Obsession is their sister store that stocks a great shoe collection including popular brands like Jessica Simpson and Volatile, among others and is conveniently located right next door.

Imagine often highlights an "outfit of the day" on their Facebook page which is 15% off.

With brands like , LTB, Silver, Anoname jeans, BB Dakota and lots of Saints gear to choose from there is something for everyone. Make sure to check out the sales racks too! Owner Megan Maddry often marks dresses down to as low as $15, perfect for a guilt free shopping spree.

Imagine

100 N. Cate St

Downtown, Hammond, LA 70401