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CONTENTS

FASHION

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WHAT GUYS WANT CUE KIDS

Sweet, snuggly outerwear

HOME FEATURE

A classic Henry Howard house gets dressed up for the holidays.

SHOPPING

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BUILT IN STYLE

The royal (window) treatment

NEW&COOL

Roosters are a cock-a-doodle-DO.

CUE TIPS

Portable fireplaces, swanky aprons and arty home tours

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INDIE FRIENDLY

Dresses, bags and home accessories from local, repurposed materials

PERSPECTIVES

Sporty, weather-hardy gear

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FROM THE EDITOR

Every girl’s crazy ’bout a sharp-dressed man.

SHOP DOGS

Lucy of Thriv Apparel

BEAUTY

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YOU & IMPROVED

Vibrant, “lived-in” hair color is the accessory du jour.

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A roundup of home facial peels

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bservant readers may notice something different about this month’s CUE cover: there’s a dude on it. turns out, contrary to what you see represented in the bulk of fashion publications, guys do wear clothes, too. it’s not out of malice that these pages neglect you, fellows — it’s more because, if you have the privilege of being a dude, it’s really not that hard to dress well. look at our cover model. he’s just wearing a plain old V-neck shirt and corduroys, but because they fit properly and are well made, he appears stylish rather than slackerly, even though he’s conked out on a couch. a man’s clothes do matter to the fairer sex.

Sometimes they matter more than i would like to admit. a guy i had written off due to his penchant for dressing like a 14-year-old mall rat (complete with spiky hair, pyramid cuff bracelet and skinny jeans) multiplied his attractiveness tenfold when he wised up and donned a V-neck and cords. this does not make me shallow. and

it’s not self-absorbed or effeminate of a man to devote attention to grooming and fashion — it’s just good etiquette. considering the prodigious amount of hair, makeup and clothing expenditures, waxing, exfoliating, plucking and coiffing women are expected to sustain, a lack of corresponding effort on a guy’s part is boorish, tantamount even to sexism. here’s to gender equality.

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he high-ceilinged architectural treasures endemic to New Orleans neighborhoods are special, but they often necessitate some extra interior decorating planning. This is especially true when it comes to window treatments.

“Because of the size of our windows, we’ve never been able to buy off the rack,” says Elaine Cullen, owner of the New Orleans location of The Curtain Exchange (3936 Magazine St., 897-2444; www.thecurtainexchange.com). “A lot of people in other parts of the country can go into Walmart and cover their windows. You can’t do that here.”

Many curtain retailers offer custom services to ensure perfectly sized window coverings. In addition to ready-made window treatments and bedding, both Curtain Exchange and Peroux Custom Curtains (2929 Jefferson Hwy., Suite F, 836-6884)

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Curtain color is key, especially since other components of the room such as furniture, wall color, accessories and bedding are replaced more frequently. Plus, the color pool for window treatments is relatively limited. “Curtains and rugs are two of the biggest things in a room and don’t come in every color,” Cullen says. “For paints, it’s so easy to find the right color, because it comes in literally every color.” When selecting a hue, Cullen suggests thinking about which items — especially big pieces of furniture — are definitely staying in the room, and working from there.

The appropriate curtain color depends on the room’s function. Cullen says vanilla linen is a popular seller for bedrooms, since it is a restful color and goes well with most bedding, which tends to be replaced more frequently than curtains. She also says red silk is a good choice for dining rooms.

“Color theory says red stimulates appetite and conversation,” she says. To complement furniture without the room appearing too matchy-matchy, Cullen suggests iridescent colors. “Iridescents sell

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“A lot of people in other parts of the country can go into Walmart and cover their windows. You can’t do that here.”

— El AinE CullEn well because they give a hint of another color without being too strong.” Briley says a duck egg or sea glass color is popular among customers, but most people go for neutrals. “You can never go wrong with creams and taupes,” he says.

The right curtain material also depends on where it will be placed. Cullen and Briley say silk dupioni is a popular material, but it’s more appropriate for formal rooms. For bathrooms and kitchens, a polyester faux-silk is better, since it can be spot-cleaned. Silk or linen curtains have to be dry-cleaned.

Curtains can be expensive, but they may help cut renovation costs by hiding a home’s small quirks. They create the illusion of higher ceilings (the shorter the ceilings, the higher the curtains should be), can make windows appear larger (make the curtain rod larger than the actual window) and can be used as a partition to divide

rooms or create storage space.

“Uptown homes don’t always have closets, so … curtains can be used as closet doors in a room without closets,” Cullen says. “When the curtains are closed, people think it’s a window.”

Budget-friendly options exist when it comes to window treatments (Cullen suggests sheer materials, which are inexpensive and can easily be layered to make a change), but generally, window treatments involve a substantial investment of time and money.

“Curtains aren’t inexpensive,” Cullen says. “They require many yards of fabric. Consider them a 10year investment. They’re not something you replace every season, so you want to buy well. Curtains also add insulation, light control and privacy, so there are good reasons to have curtains. They are definitely a good investment.”

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REVIVAL OF THE FITTEST

19TH-CENTURY ELEGANCE MAKES DEBORAH HINSON AND MICHAEL DEGEORGE’S GREEK REVIVAL HOME AN IDEAL BACKDROP FOR CHRISTMAS SPLENDOR.

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hen hunting for the first house they would own together, husband and wife Michael DeGeorge and Deborah Hinson had differing approaches. Both wanted an old house with distinct New Orleans flavor, but Hinson’s requirements leaned toward the practical while DeGeorge’s existed on a much more visceral level.

“I had owned quite a few houses at that point, but it was Michael’s first,” Hinson says. “He kept saying, ‘When I see it, I’ll know.’”

After nine months and 20 property viewings, that day finally came. “The moment we opened the gate, I said, ‘We are going to buy this house,’” DeGeorge says.

“He was literally standing on the front porch chasing people away while I was on the phone calling the realtor,” Hinson adds.

Hinson and DeGeorge were even more enamored upon entering the elegant Greek Revival home.

Built in 1864 and designed by legendary New Orleans architect Henry Howard for lumber merchant Robert Roberts, it was a preservationist’s dream — moldings, medallions, balconies and galleries all intact. “While it has elaborate medallions and great 19th-century details, it accommodates today’s lifestyle with an open floor plan,” DeGeorge says. “So many friends and family comment on how formal the house feels, but at the same time, it’s comfortable and welcoming.”

DeGeorge was drawn to the house’s architecture, Hinson to its ample windows, corner lot and Lower Garden District location. The sole drawback was that the house had been divided to include a two-story apartment. Hinson and DeGeorge began working with architect Kirk Fabacher of TerrellFabacher Architects on plans for returning the house to a single residence. But when one of Hurricane Katrina’s tornados ripped off parts of the roof, blew out windows and collapsed the first- and page 25

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“So many friends and family comment on how formal the house feels, but at the same time, it’s comfortable and welcoming.”

— MICHAeL DeGeOrGe

The wreaTh is made of waxed magnolia leaves. donald Tully fabricaTed The console using an iron base The homeowners found in a shop on magazine sTreeT, and The TapesTry once hung in deborah’s grandmoTher’s house.

second-story ceilings just two months after the couple moved in, the need for remodeling became immediate.

Hinson and DeGeorge regrouped and began an extensive renovation, taking the house down to the studs and carefully restoring original details such as ornate plaster medallions and heart pine floors discovered under layers of thick, acoustic sub-flooring and carpet.

This was not the first time the house had been damaged by a hurricane or updated for contemporary living. In 1965, Hurricane Betsy destroyed its roof, and in 1980, a previous owner renovated the kitchen to such picturebook perfection that Hinson and DeGeorge decided to keep its layout and bar design. They put their own spin on the space, knocking out a wall and installing marble counters, new cabinetry and commercial-grade stainless steel appliances. Double doors in the rear now access a patio and garden planted with Camellia sasanqua, gardenia, boxwood and creeping fig.

Hinson and DeGeorge refreshed the interior’s soothing neutral colors, a holdover from previous owners Kevin and Leah Christensen of Soren Christensen Gallery, whose aesthetic the couple admired. “Leah has spectacular taste, and we followed her lead,” DeGeorge says. “We stayed pretty true to her color palette with the off-whites and grays in the parlors.”

Having worked for both Neal Auction Company and New Orleans Auction before forming the Hinson Group (a marketing firm specializing in culinary and retail markets) with his wife, DeGeorge took on the task of decorating the house in a style he describes as eclectic. “We’ve mixed Lucite lamps with a 19th-century giltwood settee,” he says. “I appreciate many styles, periods and materials. Age helps, but they’re doing amazing things with reproductions. It’s about what you like

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“I appreciate many styles, periods and materials.

Age helps, but they’re doing amazing things with reproductions. It’s about what you like and what makes you comfortable.”

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and what makes you comfortable.”

Patience is also key to the process, DeGeorge says. He searched for furnishings the same way he searched for a house, biding his time until he found the right items.

The couple shopped antiques resources for a year before discovering the front parlor’s matching crystal chandeliers at a small New Jersey auction house. DeGeorge also incorporated sentimental pieces inherited from Hinson’s family, such as an American Renaissance dresser used as a sideboard in the dining room.

During Christmas at the Hinson-DeGeorge house, which includes their 2-year-old son Jackson-Henry and Hinson’s 16-year-old son Taylor, cherished family heirlooms play a starring role. Hinson inherited ornaments from her grandparents, and she rolls out her grandmother’s antique silver for Christmas day dinner. After opening gifts, the family enjoys dishes like butternut squash soup, lobster-stuffed filets, creamed spinach, fresh cranberries, horseradish mashed potatoes, pumpkin cheesecake and chocolate torte. Magnolia garlands with hydrangea and seasonal fruit and a 10-foot tree go up immediately after Thanksgiving for the family’s annual open house.

“For Christmas, it’s important to have some things that … you can pass on to your children,” DeGeorge says.

“But know when to take help when you need it,” Hinson adds. “If you don’t bake well, go to Whole Foods and buy a cake and call it a day. You can’t do everything. You have to have time to enjoy it.”

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ashionable hairstyles — whether we’re talking about powdered wigs, dreadlocks, or sleek, flat-ironed bobs — are at least as much a reflection of economic trends as they are of a dominating cultural aesthetic. As the economy shifts, so does our follicular response, and these dramatic changes are particularly evident in this season’s most prominent hair color trends.

Ombre hair — a color technique whereby the ends of the hair are lighter than the roots by tiny degrees, like the gradient shifts of hue above a horizon at sunset — is the most ubiquitous hair color trend, a favorite of It-girls from Alexa Chung to Drew Barrymore. The subtly multitonal look is a pretty twist on a punk rock aesthetic, as though some fashionable waif bleached her hair, grew out six inches of roots and then tinted her coif with a semipermanent dye. Though this DIY approach is not one any conscientious hairdresser would advocate, the careless, disheveled appearance of what the beauty industry has dubbed “lived-in color” owes much to artful neglect — and like a cactus, the more you ignore it, the more this color thrives.

“We do not want it to look like fresh highlights right out of the scalp,” says Steven Sobel, whose Uptown salon has been ranked among the nation’s top 100 by Elle magazine.

“These highlights are placed an inch or so away from the scalp and painted through the mid-shaft to the ends. So you have natural color at your scalp, and the highlight starts an inch or so away from the ends.”

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These deliberately ramshackle melanges of color represent a decisive shift away from the fine, blonde highlights that ruled the ’90s and early 2000s.

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a decisive shift away from the fine, blonde highlights that ruled the ’90s and early 2000s. “For so long, everyone wanted natural (highlights)—‘I don’t want people to know I get my hair colored,’ the whole song and dance,” says Chrissie Gilberti, a color specialist at Paris Parker. “Now hair color has become an accessory, just like women’s handbags.”

With that shift in perspective, hair color becomes a lot less serious, and it’s not the end of the world if roots happen to show. In fact, part of the appeal of “lived-in color” is its longevity, which means longer stretches between time-consuming, pricey salon visits.

“With lived-in color, you can go four to five months without highlighting,” Sobel says. “I’m sure our economy has something to do with this. Also, people have busier lives, and they don’t want to be glued to a hair salon.”

Lived-in color falls under the wider umbrella of what Brenda McField, artistic director of Mariposa Salon & Spa, calls “dimensional color,” which adds a touch of contrast and pizzazz to hair color by including a family of light, dark and medium tones.

Depending on the tones, the effect can be edgy (think bold and contrasty) or conservative (multiple, subtle tones that mimic the variance found in natural hair color).

“We recently added three colors to a client’s natural hair color. We gave her a gold, a red and a nice, deep brown. It is really cool to go from nondescript to all these pops of color, all on the same head of hair,” McField says. “If 10 years ago, people had told me I would be putting a light, medium and dark tone on the same section of hair, I would have looked at them strangely. But it is gorgeous.”

This willingness to experiment crosses over to clients, many of whom have been requesting a color that’s not for the faint of heart: “Red is a huge trend for fall,” McField says. “Rihanna went a really vibrant, almost candy-apple red, but there is a red for everyone — everything from coppers to beautiful burnt orange colors, and again the ombre colors. Red really complements that technique.”

Though reds are notorious for rapid fading, stylist Dara Johnston of Rocket Science Beauty Bar says bottle Titians can preserve their hair color by requesting a red glaze treatment to lock in color and waiting 48 hours after a color process before shampooing.

Better color formulations mean reds last longer.

“Red is a bigger molecule, and that’s why it doesn’t stay in the hair as long as other colors,” Johnston says.

“They have figured out a way to formulate reds better so they last longer. And the glazes really add shine and lock in color.”

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tonal as much as perceptual — the current approach to hair color is much less dire and much more fun. Gilberti says that while most of her clients are doctors and lawyers whose conservative work atmosphere prohibits them from sporting mohawks or undercuts, she finds subtle ways to inject some whimsy into their ’dos.

“They can’t go to work with a big purple streak, but they want it there because of their personality,” Gilberti says. For these clients, Gilberti recommends brightly colored extensions, which don’t damage hair, last up to six months and can be tucked discreetly inside a ponytail.

“Extensions are a great way to go for color. You don’t have the commitment and damage, and you still have fun,” Gilberti says of the extensions, which range in price from $50 to $250.

Extensions also are a good option for people who crave the avant-garde silver tresses flaunted recently by Lady Gaga and models on Italian Vogue’s cover. Unless you come by silver hair naturally, there’s no way to get the color without incurring serious damage to your hair.

“A lot of people are embracing silver, which is awesome for our older clientele,” Gilberti says. “I have been encouraging clients to grow out their natural, pretty, silvery gray hair.

It is beautiful.”

Ultimately, like any fashion accessory, hair color is a way to project personality aspects that may otherwise have been muted and to have fun while doing it.

“Sometimes you have hair that has been sleeping for a long time, and if you put the right color on it, it is like the personality comes out,” Sobel says. “Hair color makes a big change so quickly. I think it kind of makes people wake up.”

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KIEHL’S OVER-NIGHT BIOLOGICAL PEEL STIMULATES SKIN’S NATURAL RENEWAL PROCESS, DISSOLVES DEAD SURFACE CELLS AND REDUCES THE APPEARANCE OF SUN DAMAGE — $52.95 AT EARTHSAVERS (LAKESIDE SHOPPING CENTER ANNEX, 3301 VETERANS MEMORIAL BLVD., METAIRIE, 835-0225; 3414 HWY. 190, MANDEVILLE, 674-1133; 5501 MAGAZINE ST., 899-8555; WWW.EARTHSAVERSONLINE.COM).

MICROQUATIC LACTIC RENEWAL FACIAL PEEL BY SUE DEVITT IMPROVES SKIN’S NATURAL COLLAGEN PRODUCTION WITH MDI COMPLEX, WHILE MARINE ELASTIN AND LACTIC ACID REMOVE DEAD SKIN CELLS AND TOXINS — $62 AT MAKE ME UP! (3426 MAGAZINE ST., 8919688; WWW.MAKEMEUPNOLA.COM).

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RODIAL GLAMTOX PEEL IS A CLAY MASK THAT IMMEDIATELY EXFOLIATES AND TONES SKIN WHILE REDUCING MANY TELLTALE SIGNS OF AGING — $90 AT BEAUTY.COM.

Cosmetic surgeon Dr. Marilyn Pelias has a few pointers about peels: 1. Limit sun exposure before and after a peel.

2. Don’t use excessive amounts of product; it doesn’t necessarily guarantee better results.

3. Once your skin starts peeling, resist the urge to pick at it. Let dead skin slough off on its own.

4. Use a gentle cleanser and soothing moisturizer after a peel.

5. To maximize a peel’s effects, exfoliate regularly and use sunscreen to proteect your results.

Dr. Pelias is available at My Spa By The Park (6312 Argonne Blvd., 482-2219; www.myspabythepark.com) and at Dr. Pelias Cosmetic Surgery and Lifestyle Center (5601 Tchoupitoulas St., 496-8398; www.drmpelias. com).

Esthetician Torrie Jakes shares her recipe for a fall enzyme peel that naturally exfoliates and conditions the skin. “Enzymes are nice options for those who cannot use chemical peels,” she says.

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Thoroughly combine ingredients and apply to a clean face with gentle, circular motions, avoiding the area around your eyes. Leave on skin for 10 to 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water. Gently pat your skin dry. This mask feels even better if heated just a little.

Torrie Jakes operates Jakes Aesthetics (3316 Canal St., 827-2345) and is available at EarthSavers (3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 835-0225; 3414 Hwy 190, Mandeville, 985-674-1133; 5501 Magazine St., 899-8555; www.earthsaversonline.com).

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s Treme creator David Simon famously posited to the New York Times last spring, “New Orleans still makes something. New Orleans makes moments.”

Thanks in part to Simon, the rest of the nation is gradually getting hip to the reasons we so stubbornly and passionately stick with a city that’s nowhere near as easy to inhabit as a certain nickname would suggest.

Jeanne Nathan, executive director of the Creative Alliance of New Orleans, aims to further that quest, revealing “(what) the people of New Orleans are like and why we are so hung up on living here” by putting local homes, gardens and art collections on display. Art Home New Orleans, part of a four-month festival of events celebrating the contemporary cultural trends endemic to the Crescent City, kicks off Friday, Dec. 3, when 25 area homes will be open for tours.

“The homes will be a great variety, from little shotguns downtown and mansions Uptown to homes of artists and families with substantial (art) collections,” Nathan says. “People here are creative, classy, arty and interested in all kinds of different styles. You will see everything from French-American to modernist leanings, all with the special flair and style of New Orleans.” Some artist home studios will feature art available for purchase.

Nathan’s intent is twofold: to promote the creative community by fostering its economic growth and to reveal the New Orleanian way of life by spotlighting the homes of its residents. “We don’t come to New Orleans because we will make money or because the climate is great. If you live in New Orleans, you live here because of the culture,” Nathan says. “Our homes begin to tell the story of who we are and why we live here. It’s all about broadening the image of New Orleans.”

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THIS HOME IS ONE OF 25 THAT WILL BE ON DISPLAY DURING ART HOME NEW ORLEANS OPEN HOUSE TOURS. P H OTO BY J O N AT H A N T R AV I ES A

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Claussen’s line features an empire-waist dress with a top made from the sleeves of a man’s shirt and the skirt from a burlap coffee bag from PJ’s; purses, evening bags and several sizes of travel bags made from old drapes, materials found in warehouses and coffee sacks; Christmas stockings, makeup bags and shower curtains made with banners and fence wraps from the 2010 Super Bowl; chairs made from discarded bamboo flooring; beanbag chairs, dog beds and more.

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Claussen partners with other environmentally conscious businesses to get the most out of recyclable materials: coffee bean sacks from PJ’s are used in a number of products, and the 2013 New Orleans Super Bowl Host Committee’s Environmental Program provided myriad banners that hung in the Miami stadium during the Saints’ Super Bowl win for REpurposingNOLA to transform into a variety of items. REpurposingNOLA donates 70 percent of proceeds from sales of items made with the banners to “create a greener, more sustainable event in 2013,” when the Super Bowl will return to New Orleans. Claussen also has used bolts of fabrics left over from hotel renovations, as well as items found at the Green Project.

So far, she hasn’t run out of ideas, and each item she produces comes with a story about the origin of the materials used to make it. “Each piece is made with peace in mind, helping the planet and keeping local people employed and happy,” she says.

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“She is a big girl, but she is definitely a love bug,” Thriv designer and product developer Sarah Chase says of the “gentle giant” she adopted five years ago. The peripatetic pair have resided in four states during the past five years, but they have finally found a place to settle down.

“We are both not fans of the cold weather, so we’ve made New Orleans home,” Chase says.

Chase pursued apparel studies at Philadelphia University and initially worked as a technical designer in Baltimore developing soccer and rugby uniforms. Last October, she joined her fiance in New Orleans, where she landed the position at Thriv.

Headquartered in Metairie and founded by former Academic All-American athlete Al Andrews and his family, Thriv produces sportswear made of bamboo, organic cotton and elastane, a fiber blend that offers UPF (ultraviolet protective factor) 50 protection from the sun, temperature control,

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Despite the athletic enthusiasm that permeates her workplace, Lucy is not the most active dog.

“Lucy is a big fan of napping. We aren’t surprised to hear her snoring beneath the conference table at our staff meetings,” Chase says.

Lucy’s ultra-relaxed demeanor lends an air of comfort and familiarity to serious business encounters. She also aids the staff in breaking down boxes in the warehouse. “She likes to be included in everything,” Chase says. When meetings transpire behind closed doors, Lucy demonstrates a peculiarly human-like habit: She eavesdrops by putting her ear to the door. With a pensive tilt of her head, she appears to feign comprehension.

“It’s like she is actually considering what you are saying,” Chase says.

During her time off, Lucy enjoys socializing in dog-friendly bars like The Bulldog and Monkey Hill, dining at The Columns Hotel or befriending birds at Audubon Park.

“She is definitely a social butterfly,” Chase says. “At work and at play, she tries to become best friends with everything and anything that moves.”

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