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DECEMBER 2012

FASHION

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WHAT GUYS WANT Manly accessories

MEN OF STYLE Presenting the winners of the Rubensteins Menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Style Awards

HOME

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BUILT IN STYLE Belly up to home bars

HOME FEATURE A classic center hall home gets a minimalist update

BEAUTY

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LUSTERPHILE Eye for the holiday season

SHOPPING

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NEW&COOL

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PERSPECTIVES

Incarnadine must-haves

CUE KIDS Growing holiday traditions

CUE TIPS A fashion contest, neighborhood map and trunk show

FROM THE EDITOR Guy style

SHOP DOGS Atticus of Armoire

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ne of the best parts about doing the Rubensteins Men’s Style Awards is being around menswear. I get jealous of guys and the awesome stuff they get to wear — cashmere sport coats, bow ties and handkerchiefs with subtly contrasting patterns, suspenders and cuff links. Men’s clothing is timeless and elegantly practical in a way that women’s fashion, with its vertiginous ankle-breaker heels, vacillating hemlines and fickle, ever-shifting silhouettes (Strong padded shoulders!

No, wait, hourglass waists and peplums!) is not. It makes sense for a guy to sink a serious chunk of change into a well-tailored black suit, as Man of Style and tie designer Sherard Vincent Briscoe advocates. But what does a classic black suit for a woman even look like? My guess is any take on it would appear dated in a few years.

Which isn’t to say fashion is a walk in the park for guys.

Alex Woodward, staff writer and resident stylish man at Gambit World HQ, points out, “Men might walk away with two shirts after spending a couple hundred dollars at a clothing store.” On the flip side, he says, while a woman may get more

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clothing for her money, retailers are banking on that woman coming back in a few months when styles change. The guy might not return for a few seasons.

If anything, working on this issue inspires me to seek out classic, functional pieces — they’re not always easy to find, but I’m up for the challenge. Also, cuff links. Those are way too cool to be solely a man’s domain.

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EMBROIDERED THROW PILLOW, $70 AT SPRUCE ECO-STUDIO (2043 MAGAZINE ST., 504-265-0946; WWW.SPRUCENOLA.COM).

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PATENT LEATHER BELT, $65.95 AT HEMLINE (605 METAIRIE ROAD, SUITE B, METAIRIE, 504-309-8778; 609 CHARTRES ST., 504-592-0242; 3308 MAGAZINE ST., 504-269-4005; WWW.SHOPHEMLINE.COM).

SEQUIN DRESS BY KENSIE, $78 AT ABEILLE NOLA (8438 OAK ST., 504-3243488; WWW.ABEILLENOLA.COM).

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CANAL STREET LIGHTING CEREMONY

HOLIDAY MOVIES ON THE MISSISSIPPI

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Louisiana belt buckle, $75 at Unique Products (2038 Magazine St., 504-529-2441; www.shopgreenneworleans.com).

Pocket square by dcoy (www.dcoybrand.com) handcrafted from vintage fabric, $25 at Style Lab for Men (3640 Magazine St., 504-304-5072; www. stylelabformen.com).

Olive vest, $95, gray denim shirt, $89, kidskin collar, $80, suede watch band $35, leather cuff, $37.50, all

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Italian cashmere-lined lambskin gloves, $139 at Italy Direct (631 Royal St., 504-522-2231; 709 Tchoupitoulas St., 504-566-4933; www.italydirectclothing.com).

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BARS HOME BARS BRING THE EXCITEMENT OF THE PARTY TO THE COMFORT OF YOUR LIVING ROOM.

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here’s a reason the term “watering hole” exists as a euphemism for the neighborhood bar. The phrase conjures up associations of community, relief from thirst and a gentle buzz to close out a tough day of work. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever to enjoy the atmosphere of a favorite bar, be it sports dive or swanky craft cocktail lounge, without ever having to put on shoes. Bar installation is increasingly popular in new homes, says Randy Shaw of Nordic Kitchens and Baths, and the bevy of available options makes it well-suited to almost any budget.

Installing a full bar in a living room or den is the most involved option and generally takes at least three months, Shaw says.

To get the ball rolling, he and his team meet with prospective clients to assess their vision, then draft a design based on what they’ve learned. “It’s important to figure out what the bar will be used for,” he says. Will it be a walk-behind, with a space for an amateur bartender and seating at the counter? Does the customer need a wet bar (one equipped with a sink and plumbing) or a basic dry bar? During the design process, Shaw uses his expertise to make sure the bar reflects the customer’s aesthetics and drinking habits.

“If the person is interested in beer, we can do a customized fridge, or even actual beer taps,” he says. “For wine, we try to get away from the boring, basic, crisscross iron wine rack, and maybe suggest something like an underground stone cellar.”

Shaw says home bars have become a central focus in media rooms; tricked out with appliances like dishwashers, microwaves and icemakers, they essentially function as small second kitchens.

The appropriate countertop is another factor in a built-in bar’s longevity, Shaw says. Since the surface is used for mixing drinks and cutting garnishes, “you’re going to want to go with a marble like quartz, which is 100 percent non-porous, and consequently hard to damage,” he says. For customers with tighter budgets, there are lines that carry marble-inspired countertops in an assortment of colors, also designed to withstand the acidity of fruit juices and garnishes, with a significantly smaller price tag.

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If you’re less inclined toward bar installation, a selfcontained beverage cart or table is a smart, and mobile, choice. Cameron Jones for Your Home offers a number of options in various sizes and price ranges, most of which come equipped with detachable trays, drawers and sliding cupboards to facilitate storage and service.

The stainless steel line from Johnston Casuals is a popular option, says co-owner Joan Trenor. Although the metallic construction and modern lines have an almost futuristic feel, the carts are customizable with a range of finishes and textures, so it’s easy to make them conform to a space with a rustic or antique vibe.

Bar stools are another way to express the home’s aesthetic, whether pneumatic, covered in patterned fabric, or ordered to match the bar cart. To create an area that feels intimate and sectioned-off, Trenor suggests a few well-placed design elements: “Put a rug down beneath the cart, or even a runner from the kitchen to the bar area if you’re worried about spills, to draw people over.” Pendant lighting over the bar lends warmth, and if there’s ample surface area, “a funky lamp on the side can add some personality,” she says.

But what’s a bar without the booze? Stocking yours from the ground up can be a daunting task, acknowledges Vom Fass owner Denise Dussom, but a little planning and education goes a long way toward ensuring you’re prepared to accommodate guests’ tastes.

“I’ve heard it said that when building a good liquor supply, you need to remember it’s a marathon, not a sprint,” she says. “Take some time, figure out what you like, and gradually buy the things you need.”

Most liquors have long shelf lives, and a few key basics will get you far. Dussom recommends gin and

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vodka, the two “basic clear spirits,” a dark rum, a good scotch (if you’re in doubt over which, choose smooth over peated — its less smoky flavor has more universal appeal), and an American bourbon. Keep the fridge stocked with basic mixers like club soda, tonic and fruit juice. For wine, co-owner Chris Herman suggests a California chardonnay for a good white and a Malbec as a “food-friendly and inexpensive red.” Both advise newbies to build a relationship with a local wine and liquor proprietor who has a similar palate and ask freely for recommendations.

“Tell them when you like something, or when you don’t,” Herman says. “They’ll start to get a sense of your tastes, and will let you know when there’s something different in that you might enjoy.”

Don’t be afraid to ask for samples (Vom Fass, for example, lets customers taste before purchase), and don’t feel the need to break the bank. A quality bottle of wine shouldn’t run more than $20, Herman says.

With the bar and booze obtained, an at-home watering hole can be a veritable blank canvas for your design flair. Accessories ranging from ice buckets to olive spoons, from cocktail napkins to scotch glasses, are widely available in all manner of motifs. Trenor is partial to hammered steel for water pitchers and serving trays; they’re chic and contemporary, but basic enough that you don’t need to stick with one designer. For practical purposes, there are wine openers of varying technological complexity, and cocktail recipe books meant to bring out your inner mixologist. Small and frequently inexpensive, these products “can be great as small hostess gifts, or party favors,” Trenor notes. Solidifying a network of friends with home bars? That’s something to get behind.

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t’s not easy to be stylish. Try too hard, and you might end up looking stiff and uncomfortable (or, as magazines often gravely intone, like the clothes are wearing you). Take it too easy, and you just look like a slob. It’s a fine line regardless of your gender, but I think men have it a little tougher, simply because their wardrobe options are more limited and because there’s a tacit rule that only women are allowed to enjoy clothes.

For the second annual Rubensteins Men’s Style Awards, Rubensteins, CUE, our sponsors and our panel of judges (actor Bryan Batt, Gambit publisher and CEO Margo DuBos, Rubensteins’ Allison Marshall and yours truly) set about rewarding stylish men for their unerring taste. You, our readers, nominated more than 70 sharp-dressed guys; the judges selected 10 finalists, and you responded with more than 2,000 votes for your favorites. Here are the three winners — and I’m pleased to report that not only their ensembles, but also their attitudes toward fashion are refreshing, sharp and original.

— Missy Wilkinson

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Dr. rolanD Waguespack III EmErgEncy Physician

enjoy timeless things that transcend fads and maybe even generations. My grandfather was a fairly stylish person, and I have some of his cuff links and ties. I always gravitate toward preppier clothes — most of the clothes people consider to be preppy don’t ever go out of style.

Professionally, I’m known for showing up for my shift in the emergency department wearing a white coat with a tie. That look is very uncommon. The world has gotten more casual over time, and so has medicine. I’m probably the only person in my department who wears a tie. When you walk into the ER, you may see five or six people all in scrubs who aren’t the physician. If you walk into a patient’s room and introduce yourself as the physician while wearing a white coat and tie, it makes an impression and hopefully minimizes any confusion. When I introduce myself, I hope to create an impression of confidence and professionalism.

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Eton drEss shIrt, $255, FIdElIty jEans, $195, cashmErE jack VIctor sport coat, $795, oxFord cloth tIE, $155, robErt talbott pockEt squarE, $75, all at rubEnstEIns (102 st. charlEs aVE., 504-581 -6666; www.rubEnstEInsnEworlEans.com).

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I always gravitate toward preppier clothes — most of the clothes people consider to be preppy don’t ever go out of style.

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you have to have your own creative sense of style and a keen eye to shop at a thrift store.

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Sherard Vincent BriScoe Actor/tie designer

y style is very colorful, unique and daring. I’m not really into labels. I think it’s just Sherard, at the end of the day.

I’ll start with a bow tie, add a dress shirt and style it down with some jeans, loafers and crazy socks. If you see me in a straight tie, something is probably wrong.

My style icons are Kanye West, who has the edgier style; Tim Gunn, who has that classic, clean-cut look; and Andre 3000, who’s a mix between the two with his suspenders or fedora or something that’s edgy.

I shop at a lot of thrift stores. I go to Buffalo Exchange, the Salvation Army Uptown off Claiborne Avenue, and Bloomin’ Deals on Freret Street. I’ve found at least three pairs of Cole Haan shoes at Red White and Blue on the West Bank. It’s $15 to go to the shoe repair man and get the shoes shined up and the sole replaced, and they look excellent. You have to have your own creative sense of style and a keen eye to shop at a thrift store. Friends who shop at thrift stores have a different style from everyone else, and I like that.

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Saturday, Nov. 17 in the Danna Student Center.

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you want to wear one thing that’s elegant, and always have complementary accessories.

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’d describe my style as vaudeville meets Frenchmen Street meets Far Rockaway, the area in Queens where my parents and grandparents grew up. I like wearing things that are clever, but also neat and fun. I’ve got a Dobbs straw hat that I wear with a bow tie, distressed jeans, a shortsleeve shirt and maybe some Chuck Taylors. You want to wear one thing that’s elegant, and always have complementary accessories.

I’m a big hat guy. I have a bunch of hats from Meyer the Hatter and I wear a bead chain with my grandfather’s giant gold wedding ring on it. The chain is a nice accent, and the ring is 60 years old, so it grounds me.

When I told my friends back home (in New York) that I’d been nominated for this contest, they teased me and said, “You wouldn’t even win most fashionable on the block up here.” So they had some pride, but in general what I like about moving down here is that here you can cut loose and wear whatever you like. Sometimes that means people don’t get dressed up, but it also means people put together unique combinations and everyone is positive about it.

When I’m looking in my closet, if I can think of it, I put it on. I’m never self-conscious and that has to do with how accepting and positive the folks down here are. I appreciate that.

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BY OPENING A GLASS DOOR, YOU CAN STEP DIRECTLY FROM THE TUB INTO A POOL BUILT AT THE SAME LEVEL. REED RICHARDSON OF GULF SOUTH POOLS EXECUTED DUMEZ’S DESIGN FOR THE POOL.

DUAL NATURE STEVE AND SUZANNE DUMEZ REMODELED THEIR CENTURY-OLD COTTAGE WITH RESPECT FOR THE PAST AND PRESENT.

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he exterior of Steve and Suzanne Dumez’s century-old center hall cottage gives no hint of the modernist renovation that lies within. Built in a simple, Greek Revival style with a columned porch, manicured hedges and iron fence, it’s a classic architectural example of its era (circa 1910) and its Uptown address.

The first hint of the Dumez’s love for modernism comes as you enter. There, the contrast between the ebonized floors and white walls makes an immediate impact, and as you travel toward the rear, the house reveals a thoroughly contemporary design scheme rooted firmly in modernism.

The Dumez’s previous home, a triangular, brick warehouse in the Lower Garden District they’d renovated with a sleek, minimalist interior, was not designed for kids. When Suzanne found the cottage, she and Steve knew it was better suited to their growing family.

“Basically, it had good bones and was something we knew we would eventually renovate,” says Suzanne, the vice president of business development for AOS, the local Knoll furniture dealer. “Steve thought that a center hall would be the perfect house.”

“I always loved the way a center hall tends to flow, the arrangement of the rooms,” says Steve, director of design with Eskew+Dumez+Ripple, a local architecture firm best known for large-scale civic and institutional projects. “In this house, the front had the characteristics of a center hall,

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“We wanted to create a house where we used every square inch of living space.”

ABOVE: IcOnIc mODERnIST fURnIShInGS IncLUDE TWO BARcELOnA chAIRS, A SAARInEn WOmB chAIR AnD An EAmES ELLIpTIcAL “SURfBOARD” TABLE. STEvE DESIGnED ThE STEEL hEARTh TO DOUBLE AS SEATInG. ThE TIBETAn WOOL RUG IS A STEphAnIE ODEGARD DESIGn; SOfA By B&B ITALIA; pAInTInG ABOvE SOfA By mIchAEL cRESpO; pAInTInG ABOvE ThE fIREpLAcE By ELEmORE mORGAn, JR.; nOGUchI pApER fLOOR LAmp.

LEFT: ThE fROnT Of ThE DUmEz RESIDEncE RETAInS ITS SImpLE GREEK REvIvAL cOTTAGE STyLE AnD GIvES nO hInT Of ThE mODERnIST SchEmE ThAT UnfOLDS WIThIn.

but the back had been chopped up, and it was non-historic enough that you didn’t feel guilty gutting it. The kitchen was from the ’70s and the bathrooms needed updating.”

With their second child on the way, the couple had little time to remodel. So they used the next five years to explore their design options. According to Suzanne, Steve drew something near 35 variations of plans for the house, and in 2011 the family moved out so the transformation they agreed on could finally be made.

“Living in the house was important because it allowed us to understand what worked and what didn’t, what we wanted to change,” Steve says.

The result is a house with a wide-open feel, views of the backyard and pool and plenty of natural light and clean surfaces — a perfect backdrop for the couples’ collection of modern furniture and art. “In almost every house we have visited in New Orleans, everyone lives in the back, no one lives in the whole thing,” Suzanne says. “We wanted to create a house where we

used every square inch of living space.”

Downstairs, the footprint changed only minimally. A portion of the driveway was used to add a rear entrance and utility room, and a small amount of the back yard was incorporated into a large, spa-inspired master bath. The entire ground floor was reconfigured, however, and careful consideration was given to the way the house progressed from traditional to modern.

“We kept the front of the house very much the way we found it,” Steve says. “The proportion of the front rooms is similar to how they were when we bought the house, and we used the original trim and doors. As you move through the center hall, that forms the transition to the back. From that point the house opens up and connects to the backyard.”

In addition to being visually connected to the back yard, the house is literally connected to the pool as well. Dumez designed the master bath so that by opening a glass door, you can step directly from the tub into a pool built at the same

ABOVe: A cONTeMpOrAry chANDeLIer by MOOOI hANgS AbOve A TAbLe DeSIgNeD by DuMez AND pAIreD WITh WhITe LeATher-uphOLSTereD SAArINeN chAIrS by kNOLL. The MODerNIST cAbINeT ThAT FuNcTIONS AS A SIDebOArD IS by bDDW; The TWO pAINTINgS OF ScOTTISh hIghLAND buLLS Are by cAMpbeLL huTchINSON; The pAINTINg ON The rIghT IS by WINIFreD rOSS reILLy, AND The vIbrANTLy pATTerNeD rug WAS purchASeD FrOM AN AucTION AT The OgDeN MuSeuM OF SOuTherN ArT. Left: MATTe LAcquereD MDF pANeLS ruN FLOOr TO ceILINg, DISguISINg The cAbINeTS. The LArge WATerFALL MArbLe ISLAND prOvIDeS pLeNTy OF prep SpAce FOr STeve, WhO LIkeS TO cOOk.

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Next to the kitcheN, the stairwell, sided with sapele hardwood slats, forms a bridge. solid wood paNels coNceal aN eNtryway to the master bedroom aNd kitcheN storage, keepiNg the couNters of statuary marble clutter-free. the small still life oN the shelf is by amy weiskopf; the larger paiNtiNg above is by Nicole charboNNet, aNd the paiNtiNg iNside the stairwell Niche is by libby JohNsoN. Jamaica bar stools by kNoll accompaNy the islaNd.

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“We buy pieces that we love now and hopefully in 10 or 20 years, we’ll still love.” level. It is one of the house’s unique features.

The staircase that leads from the front hall toward the house’s rear guides the flow toward the kitchen and central living area and to the second floor, which overlooks them. Sided with horizontal sapele hardwood slats, it forms a kind of bridge, from which the kids — Andre, 9, and Coco, 6 — love to call down to their parents. Coco uses the bridge as an elevated fashion runway for impromptu dress-up parties. The remainder of the first floor includes a master suite with a his-andhers dressing room, an office and a guest room with a private bath. Most of the new square footage was gained by creating a modified camelback, which is home to the kids’ rooms and bath, a second laundry room and a play area where the family gathers to watch movies.

The process of collecting furniture and art began a decade ago when the couple married. “We decided early on that we have to agree on things,” says Suzanne, who shares with her husband an appreciation for

modern design and contemporary art by local artists. ”We’ve been pretty deliberate over the years. We buy pieces that we love now and hopefully in 10 or 20 years, we’ll still love.”

Iconic modernist furnishings in the Dumez home include Eero Saarinen’s dining chairs, womb chair and dining table, two Knoll Barcelona chairs, an Eames lounge chair and ottoman, and a set of vintage Series 7 chairs by Arne Jacobsen. Steve designed the master bedroom’s built-in bed with wall-to-wall headboard, the living room’s steel hearth that doubles as guest seating and the dining room’s teak table.

“There’s still plenty we have in our heads,” Steve says. “You fill the space, then you realize there’s this chair you love and you have to find a space for that.”

“Eventually, we’re going to have to rotate things out,” Suzanne adds. “We love to collect but we try to do it in a minimal way.”

One thing that helps the couple keep house’s look minimal — even with two young children — is that the

ABOVE: COCO On THE rEAr DECK OF THE DuMEz rESIDEnCE, WHICH WAS ADDED ABOuT 100 YEArS AFTEr THE FACADE WAS DESIgnED. HOrIzOnTAl SlATS MIMIC THE SApElE HArDWOOD SlATS uSED In THE InTErIOr.

renovation included plenty of storage. Solid wood panels in the living room conceal two doors (one an entryway to the master bedroom and the other storage for the kitchen) while lacquered MDF panels in the kitchen hide rows of cabinets.

“If it’s at eye level, I always try to minimize the hardware so it’s not part of your main gaze,” Steve says. “It helps create the illusion that there’s no storage there.

The kitchen cabinets go from floor to ceiling and are integrated into a wall that runs all the way into the living room. It looks more like a paneled wall treatment and less like a series of cabinets.”

Having completed a major renovation that was years in the making and settled on a plan of patiently collecting over the long term, the homeowners now prefer projects they can enjoy right away, such as entertaining small groups and cooking.

“As an architect, projects take so long to complete,” Steve says. “Cooking is instant gratification.”

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Elf on the Shelf, $13.50 at Orient Expressed (3905 Magazine St., 504-899-3060; www.orientexpressed.com).

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The 10 designers selected will compete for a career-launching prize package by showing their collections on the runway before a panel of judges. Last year’s package included a Brother sewing machine, a manufacturing package from NOLA Sewn, store presence in Vernon, an editorial spread in Amelie G magazine, and a featured spot in FWNOLA 2013.

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ert Town or Hollygrove? Bywater or the 9th Ward? Thanks to centuries of different traditions spanning many generations of New Orleanians, neighborhood names and demarcations inevitably fire passionate debates. Settle the score (or make a peace offering) with a laser-engraved cedar map of New Orleans, $80 from Dirty Coast (5631 Magazine St., 504-324-3745; www.dirtycoast.com).

Buy it Tuesday, Nov. 20, and 20 percent of the sale price will be donated to the Gulf Restoration Network. Dirty Coast donates to a different local organization on the 20th of each month. — Angela Hernandez

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BY ANGELA HERNANDEZ he holidays are a time when people pull out all stops. But before you reach for another sequined dress, remember there are more opportunities to shine by dressing up your eyes.

Makeup artist Robert Hudson from Robert Hudson Makeup Studio says metallics are always in for the holiday season.

“We’ve seen gold, just gold, but now you see silver, bronze and copper and every other metallic you can imagine incorporated into a smoky eye,” Hudson says. He also sees colorful smoky eyes as a big trend this season.

“I’ve worked out a smoky eye with a jewel tone, starting with a base shadow of dark gray and then adding the bright color over that,” Hudson says. Layer shadow over a primer to give it staying power.

Hudson says false eyelashes are the best way to make an over-the-top statement, and he stocks more than 100 varieties at his Uptown studio. The right eyelashes are all about personal preference, he says. Daring individuals can try feathered or moth eyelashes. However, he recommends starting out with single lashes.

“Those fit right in between the hairs, so once they are on, you can’t see them,” Hudson says “Your lashes will be twice as big and twice as thick.”

There are several things to keep in mind when applying false eyelashes. First prep the lash before applying it. According to Hudson, the bigger the lash, the more it needs to be trimmed in width to fit the eye. Never trim the length or put mascara on the false lashes. Last, maintain lashes by grabbing the eyelid by the rim instead of the hair.

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n a cozy, colorful Uptown boutique, a dapper black dog mans the counter. “I think he looks like he has a suit on all the time,” says Armoire (4222 Magazine St., Suite A, 504-304-3537; www.armoireboutique. com) employee Lyndsay Kimball of Atticus, the yearand-a-half old schnauzer mix named for a character in Harper Lee’s novel To Kill A Mockingbird.

“He is just as nimble as Atticus Finch,” Kimball says.

While Atticus can’t read, Kimballs says he is still aware of his connection to the classic book. He’s known to perk up to the sound of his name while watching the film version of To Kill A Mockingbird.

Kimball found 4-week-old Atticus at an animal shelter in her hometown of Lake Charles. “I saw him in this little cage sitting really sweetly,” says Kimball, who is childhood friends with the owner of Armoire. “We got him out and he was really playful.”

While he may look sweet, Atticus acts like a formidable guard dog. “He has a pretty ferocious bark,” Kimball says.

Atticus also has a bit of a mischievous side. “He knows what he’s not supposed to do, so he’ll just do it anyway.”

He has learned that when he does something bad, he is told to go into his kennel. Now he often polices himself.

Recently, Kimball’s sister Morgan came home with a package of lunchmeat that Atticus proceeded to steal and devour.

“He just licked his lips, crawled in his kennel and poked his head out, like, ‘Am I done? Am I done here?’” Kimball says

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Kimball brings Atticus to work every day. He spends his time greeting customers and lounging around in some of his favorite spots, like the top of the counter or the ottoman adjacent to the chairs outside of the fitting room. “If someone’s sitting there, he’ll run and hop in their laps,” Kimball says, gesturing toward the chairs. Good with children, Atticus helps parents shop without distractions by entertaining the kids. When he’s not in the store, Atticus enjoys watching New Orleans Saints games and playing with Potter, the cat who lives with Kimball and Morgan.

Armoire opened in August 2010 with the goal of bringing quality fashion to women with a range of clothing sizes and budgets. “We carry all sizes for all women,” Kimball says. “We carry plus sizes — I don’t know of any other boutique that does that.” Because everything in the store is priced at less than $100, the latest trends are accessible to almost everyone.

Armoire also offers online shopping through its website and Facebook page. “We put pictures of everything we get in the store on Facebook,” Kimball says. “You can order on Facebook, and call in, and we’ll ship it out.”

Armoire carries limited quantities of each item, so customers don’t have to worry about running into someone else wearing the same dress at a party.

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