I am obsessed with fashion accessories. I own enough purses to use a different one each day of the month, so many shoes I often have to run to the bus (in heels!) because it took me so long to decide which pair to wear, and do not even get me started on headbands. Maybe I just administered a little hyperbole, but my obsession can be borderline problematic. Thankfully, outlets such as Designer Social exist to keep me sane. Their blog provides more than suitable eye candy to fight off… Read More »
Call To Artists: MIXED MESSAGES.2 – Multiracial Identity Past & Present
The New Orleans Loving Festival is seeking original artwork with themes concerning the multiracial experience for a June 9th – 30th group art show at the New Orleans Healing Center. Please follow the guidelines below for consideration: Submissions must be emailed to the attention of “Loving Festival” at info@press-street.com. Please include an artist bio or resume, and a high resolution photo of the artwork and a description. The DEADLINE for receiving submissions is Monday, May 28, 2012. The “MIXED MESSAGES.2″ group art exhibition is a project of the New Orleans… Read More »
St. Claude Night Market
The Night Market on St. Claude will again illuminate St. Claude Avenue on May 12, 2012. The Market is free to the public and open from 6 PM to 10 PM. It will be located at 2709 St. Claude Avenue (next to St. Coffee, at Port Street). The Market will feature 30 vendors selling goods ranging from arts, crafts, and food. Local pizza impresarios Pizza Delicious will be selling slices and St. Claude Main Street will provide beer for sale. Other food includes crepes, soul food, baked goods from the… Read More »
Beta – The New Local Co-Working Space
There is a lot of buzz about the sleek new co-working space, Beta. It is a modern space created to be shared among local businesses and professionals. Work stations can be rented for $495 a month and office space is available for $895 per month. Located on the second floor of the Maritime Building, this new space is the home of Zydeco Media, Circa Innovations, and our special buddies at New Orleans Fashion Council. As an added bonus, Merchant, our favorite little coffee spot, and The Occasional Wife are right downstairs…. Read More »
Summer Fashion in NOLA: Staying and Looking Cool
When trying to survive the six plus months of summer that take over the city more and more mercilessly every year, comfort should be the focus of your outfits. On the other hand, looking sharp should never be sacrificed because of the humidity and the boiling state of the weather. We must be realistic and accept that life goes on as normal even temperature does not. Work does not give us a break because is summer; nor does partying or any other recreational activity that takes place in the outdoors. Since… Read More »
