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Fashion Luxe looks for fall

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New & Cool

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Tusks, antlers and more

Chic boutiques for little ones

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Built in Style

CUE Tips

Go-anywhere speakers

A new design program and jewelry boutique

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What guys want

Standout socks

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Home feature

A minimalist apartment

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Lusterphile

Nail trends straight from the runway

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Wear+Where Alys Arden’s outfit for Words & Music

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18, a home feature details the austere apartment of Hoang Tao, who describes his aesthetic as “minimalist Zen.” His place is marked by clean lines, simple accessories and modern furniture he crafted himself.

For anyone who’s embraced the philosophy espoused by Marie Kondo in The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, Tao’s clutter-free space represents #goals in action.

On p. 21, the fashion spread embraces an ethos that’s decidedly “more is more.” Fur coats as lush and vibrant as sea anemones, velvet pants, thighhigh suede boots and gilded, David Bowie-esque makeup bedizen models who parade through a gracefully weathered, Neo-Grec mansion.

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WITH MINIMALISM A MAJOR TREND, PEOPLE ARE LOOKING FOR HOME ACCESSORIES that pack multiple functions into a small, elegant space. Two new speakers, the UMA Sound Lantern and the Drytunes Bluetooth wireless speaker, fit the bill. Both are appropriate for entertaining inside or out.

The UMA Sound Lantern gets its name from its lighting function. It plays music from any Bluetooth-enabled device, such as a phone or computer. The speaker also illuminates its surroundings with soft LED light.

“UMA took over two years of intense research,” says co-creator Pablo Pardo.

“The most challenging part was achieving a modern, simple distillation of the traditional lantern. In our studio, we love challenges and mixing sound and light sounded like the next evolution of the old lanterns.”

Pardo collaborated with designer Carmine Deganello, who is known for his experimental designs. The UMA lantern is made of thermoplastic, aluminum, leather and silicone and uses a lithium battery. It projects sound 360 degrees and has a range of up to 100 feet. The fully charged battery lasts six to eight hours.

“It can be used as a regular light on top of a dinner table or at any social gathering: outdoor parties, at the beach — pretty much anywhere,” Pardo says. “It is very versatile.”

Manufactured in Louisiana, the Drytunes Bluetooth Wireless Speaker also is suited for outdoor events.

It floats on water with the speakers facing upwards and functions even when completely submerged.

“It’s the world’s first totally waterproof, high-fidelity wireless speaker with internal dry storage,” writes Jonathan Maki, director of marketing at Drytunes Waterproof Speakers, in an email. “It’s made for the beach, pool, hunting, fishing, camping, kayaking, boating, tubing, tailgating, paddle boarding, snorkeling or any outdoor adventure.”

When fully charged, the battery lasts 16 hours and has a wireless range of up to 33 feet. The speaker connects to most Bluetooth-enabled devices and comes with an auxiliary cord that connects to playback devices.

The Drytunes speaker also includes 400 cubic inches of waterproof storage space, ideal for storing cameras, phones, keys and more.

While these speakers are designed with the outdoors in mind, Pardo says nature also is where he finds his inspiration.

“Our job as designers is to take examples from nature and understand how something so complex can be so perfectly simple,” he says.

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Trojan horse socks, $13 at Pop City.

Red bandanna socks, $30 at Rubensteins.

“Look within” socks, $13 at Pop City.

Jazzamatazz socks by Bonfolk Collective, $17.95 at Grandmother’s Buttons.

Striped socks with blue and green accent, $30 at Rubensteins.

Out of Print Banned Books socks, $10 at Plum.

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Tao says he constructed his home to be “a beneficial, healthy green environment to share with guests.”

After signing a lease for a new place, Tao spends the next two weeks building furniture, like this bed.

THE TAO of DESIGN

Architect and furniture maker Hoang Tao made every piece in his minimalist, Zeninspired apartment.

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LIKE MANY ARCHITECTS, HOANG TAO UNDERSTANDS FURNITURE DESIGN. Tao, who got his architecture degree from California Polytechnic State University and is pursuing a doctorate in Planning and Urban Studies at the University of New Orleans, has studied the art closely.

“In the architecture field, design projects range in scale from the large urban city to the smaller table,” Tao says. “Furniture has always been a part of my design life.”

Unlike many architects, Tao studied the art outside the classroom as well. He has crafted furniture since middle school. He makes new furniture each time he moves — he’s lived in eight cities, five countries and four continents in the past 11 years. With every furniture design project, he gives himself a different challenge. While working with the Peace Corps in Mozambique, he built every piece by hand with no power tools. In New Orleans, he kept costs to a minimum by using only 4 feetby-8 feet sheets of plywood with minimal, geometric cuts.

After returning to the U.S. from Africa, Tao noticed the do-it-yourself lifestyle was growing popular with young people. He saw an opportunity to promote the benefits of making your own furniture.

“Young people are moving more,” he says.

“It’s expensive to furnish each place and

transport the furniture each time you move.

[Making] clean, simple forms in furniture has the advantage of not costing much, and you can move freely. It’s also a nice hobby and skill set.”

Tao’s New Orleans apartment is furnished with a capsule collection of minimalist designs: a table, desk, bed, sofa, stools, lamps and an interpretation of a Shoji screen sliding wall panel. On average, each piece cost him $32, but he applies his creativity to projects with scopes beyond thrift.

Tao is interested in the impact architec ture and design have on social issues. He is focusing on sustainable urban development and design in the area of water governance, a hugely important subject in post-Katrina New Orleans.

“I work with a lot of nonprofits such as Open Architecture New Orleans and Friends of the Lafitte Greenway,” Tao says. “Too often, architecture focuses on the brick-and-mortar versus the people inside. There’s a great deal of missed opportunities in design to empower the community.”

Tao’s goal is to make design more sustainable by using accessible, affordable materials.

“I’d like to give people the option to have new furniture,” he says. “A child with a table to study at and a bed to get a good night’s sleep has better self-esteem. Enabling community

members to make things like gardens and furniture gives them the power to change their own lives.”

He also strives to make his designs flexible. Sofa cushions can be rearranged to make a bed for guests, and his desk and dining table combine to make a dining table for 12.

A traveler who’s visited 70 countries, Tao has worked on all manner of architecture, from the yacht-accessible, 900,000-square-feet Yas Hotel in Abu Dhabi, Saudi Arabia, to classroom furniture for a preschool in Mozambique. Tao balances private furniture and interior design projects with work in public design. While he aspires to create excellent architecture, the greater good and the common threads among all cultures move him most.

“Most of the world needs affordable housing, adequate schools and livable communities,” he says.

Tao says one challenge is discovering a building’s inner soul.

“You have to design form and space around the human condition,” Tao says. “How do you make people feel at home? Giving a space life is very difficult.”

Tao’s solution draws on simplicity and nods to cultural diversity — for example, his apartment includes a Zen meditation space, an African game consisting of a hand-hewn wooden tray and baobab seeds and a tiny retro-style fridge. He also depends on the connection he shares with people he serves.

“Students today work with organizations outside of the classroom,” he says. “We learn to understand the practical side by engaging people from diverse communities and exchanging theoretical ideas and practical strategies.”

TOP: Hoang Tao built all the pieces in his apartment, including the sofas.

LOWER LEFT: Tao furnishes his home with travel mementos from six continents.

LOWER RIGHT: A Zen garden complements Tao’s minimalist designs.

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PREVIOUS PAGE: Brown faux fur vest, $138, faux suede orange dress, $130, both at Cella’s; navy boots, $155 at Angelique; ring, $48 at Miette; earrings, $225 at Emma’s

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Blush cut-out sleeve sweater, $385, necklace, $70, both at Angelique; earrings, $145, and bracelet, $206, pompom shoes, $210, all at Emmaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Shoes and Accessories.

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Orange silk dress, $450, faux fur military vest, $667, both at Angelique.

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RIGHT: Pompom necklace, $395 at Peony; lilac cold-shoulder top, $49 at Em’s Boutique; shorts, $79 at Cella’s.

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BABYBRANDS These clothing boutiques have spinoffs for pint-sized fashionistas. P H O T O S B Y C H E R Y L G E R B E R

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Trashy Diva ROCKABILLY BABY, TRASHY DIVA’S CHILDREN’S LINE, BRINGS VINTAGE-INSPIRED FASHION to a tiny closet near you. “[Rockabilly Baby has] general vintage inspiration in its cuts and styles, as well a focus on fun, vibrant prints,” says Candice Gwinn, owner and designer of Trashy Diva (2048 Magazine St., 504-299-8777; 537 Royal St., 504-522-4233; www. trashydiva.com).

Gwinn was inspired to create Rockabilly Baby five years ago, when she learned she was pregnant with a girl.

“I hit up my archive of vintage patterns and found some that would work wonderfully with a few tweaks to complement and mimic the details in our ladies’ line,” Gwinn says. “It was also important to me that the kids’ clothing didn’t feel like an afterthought, but really had its place in the stores.”

All Trashy Diva prints are vintage recreations or original designs. Shrinking the large-scale prints into tiny versions was a challenge, but there is now a range of items available, including dresses and ties in sizes up to 11/12.

“We love to have Rockabilly Baby available and affordable for all those family photo opportunities — times when a mom may splurge on dresses for the whole family and bow ties for the gents,” Gwinn says. — KATE JOHNSON

Trashy Diva dress, $163, and Rockabilly Baby dress, $68.

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Angelique APPROACHING ITS NINTH ANNIVERSARY, ANGELIQUE KIDS (5519 Magazine St., 504899-8992; www.angeliquekids.com) offers children’s clothing for every occasion.

Store manager Winter Warren calls it a “chic boutique for kids.”

The store began as Angelique Baby, but soon after opening, it branched out to a larger market and changed its name to Angelique Kids. It now carries clothing for boys and girls from newborn to size 14.

“Every one of the stores is a little bit different, but we all try to have the same aesthetic,” Warren says. “High end, visually pleasing and effortlessly chic.”

Shoppers can find casual cotton frocks, party and flower girl dresses and dress

clothes for boys. Angelique also carries pajamas, shoes, accessories and swimwear during the summer. “In addition to that, we’re offering play clothes, which are usually very comfortable,” Warren says. “Soft T-shirts and easy-to-puton pants.”

Customers can find popular baby brands like KicKee Pants and Luli & Me. Angelique also carries children’s brands Joules, Appaman, Kate Spade, Rylee + Cru and Tea Collection. All the clothing is carefully vetted by staff.

“There’s nothing left to chance,” Warren says. “We’ve looked at everything and touched everything. [We] always keep our customers in mind.” — KATE JOHNSON PAGE 31

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Swap for Kids

Petite Peony offers children’s clothing in a whimsical space.

WHEN MICHELLE REINHARDT OPENED SWAP FOR KIDS (7722 Maple St., 504-218-5996; www.swapforkids.com) in 2010, she did so because her customers wanted to dress their children in gently used designer clothes similar to the ones they bought for themselves at Swap Boutique.

“You build such a personal relationship with your client and when you know they have the same needs for their children, it just seems natural that you would service their children, too,” Reinhardt says.

The quaint, 700-square-foot store is stocked with clothing for children ranging from newborns to tweens. Smock dresses from Orient Expressed, contemporary outfits by Mini Bodin and preppy looks by Crewcuts, the junior version of J.Crew, fill the space.

Halloween items include princess dresses, a shark costume and traditional, handmade pieces.

“We focus on finer apparel for children, as we do at the women’s store,” Reinhardt says. “It’s a small shop with a very curated selection of great picks. We didn’t want people to have to dig to find one item. We wanted it to feel like a boutique, not a consignment store.” — MISSY WILKINSON

Petite Peony DESIGNED WITH FAIRY TALES IN MIND, THE NEWLY OPENED PETITE PEONY (3719 Magazine St., 504-300-7908; www.peonynola. com) brings a sense of fantasy to the children’s boutique scene with whitewashed walls, high ceilings and delicate fabric.

“This store is very enchanted,” says Crickett Lapeyre, co-owner of Peony and Petite Peony. “[Think] Neverland, pirates and mermaids; think of fairy lights and sparkles.

It’s definitely the young baby of Peony.”

After a fruitful trip to the clothing market last year, Lapeyre and co-owner Jennifer Atkins found themselves with more children’s clothing than space. “This space came for rent about two months ago, and we

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Petite Peony customers can shop two lines from Paris, one from Australia and one from Spain. Petite Peony also carries Roberta Roller Rabbit, a brand Lapeyre says New Orleans hasn’t seen in a while. The store includes pieces from the duo’s children’s line, Peony, after which the adult boutique is named. Petite Peony is filled with stuffed animals, books, fluffy dresses, necklaces, hats and scarves. Boys’ clothing will be added in the future.

Petite Peony holds a grand opening party this month. “I think it’s going to look like a midsummer night’s dream when we’re out here,” Lapeyre says. — KATE JOHNSON

Owner Michelle Reinhardt says she has watched customers’ families grow since she opened Swap in 2008 and Swap for Kids in 2010.

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LYONS’PRIDE IF YOU’VE EVER SKINNED AN ALLIGATOR, YOU MAY KNOW that the prehistoric-looking creatures are equipped with an armor of scales.

Designer Ashley Porter of Porter Lyons (631 Toulouse St., 800-585-0348; www. porterlyons.com) noticed the scales while making alligator skin belts in 2012.

“When I was trying to cut the skin, I kept hitting something hard,” Porter says. “I soaked the hide in hydrogen peroxide overnight and what was left were these incredibly beautiful, organic bones that look like ridges or spikes.”

This discovery inspired her to add a jewelry line of bone-inspired pieces to her fledgling belt collection. With the new, larger concept in mind, Porter sat down with her production manager to set a five-year plan. The goal: a brick-and-mortar shop of Porter’s handcrafted jewelry and accessories.

Porter achieved that mile-

stone a year early. The new store opens Oct. 22 in a fully renovated, 1,300-square-foot French Quarter building.

The interior is clean and modern with a hint of edge.

An alligator hide and two display cases custom made by a Bywater artist are nods to Porter’s Louisiana-centric merchandise.

Ambient lighting, track lighting and LED lighting illuminate each display.

“Ambient lighting makes people look good,” Porter says. “And track lighting is supposed to have no shadow of glare on the cases, allowing the LED to highlight the pieces directly.”

Porter Lyons also houses a juice bar with Wi-Fi, a kitchen and a dog-friendly patio. She plans to host pop-up restaurants in the future. A grand opening party takes place from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. There will be live music and freshly made juice cocktails. — ANDREA BLUMENSTEIN

Gold plate wrap band ring, $125 at Porter Lyons.

DESIGNING THE WAY FINDING A PROFESSIONAL IN NEW ORLEANS TO HELP YOU CREATE YOUR DREAM KITCHEN OR BATH JUST GOT EASIER, thanks to a newly accredited program offered at Delgado Community College.

Delgado’s City Park campus (615 City Park Ave., 504-6715000; www.dcc.edu) now offers a specialized certificate program endorsed by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA). The Certificate of Technical Studies and Bath Design takes three semesters or 30 hours to complete and is geared toward those who are already in the industry but are looking to become more specialized. The NKBA was established in 1963 and has offered kitchen and bath industry education since its inception.

To receive the NKBA certification, students also must complete an internship monitored by an interior design professional at Delgado. This

internship, coupled with time in the classroom, ensures students meet NKBA’s stringent requirements. The association recognizes approximately 50 schools in North America whose kitchen and bath curricula meet their educational standards.

Thanks to a sponsorship from Ferguson Enterprise, students who enroll in the NKBA program receive a free student membership to NKBA. This membership allows students to attend NKBA’s annual trade show and access the organization’s resource library. Student members also have access to kitchen and bath design software and are eligible for industry discounts.

For more information about the NKBA certification, visit Delgado’s website or contact the program’s coordinator, Jeffrey Scanlan, at (504) 671-6378.

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(ABOVE) M.A.D. Nails founder Morgan Dixon created these custom acrylic nails for the runway show.

(BELOW) Nails are applied to models before the Tumbler and Tipsy show.

(RIGHT) A bottle of LaPierre Cosmetics’ “Dripping In Gold” polish sits backstage at New York Fashion Week.

LOCAL NAIL JUGGERNAUTS BRANDI BLOCKER OF LAPIERRE LACQUERS AND COSMETICS AND MORGAN DIXON OF M.A.D. NAILS took their artistry to New York Fashion Week runways last month.

When designer Michael Kuluva of Tumbler and Tipsy tapped the duo to create custom nail designs for his show, Blocker developed a signature gold nail lacquer and Dixon designed a unique look that incorporated three major trends: gold chains, pompoms and pastels.

“I did the color, and [Dixon] did the design,” Blocker says. “We had to embody the designer’s style, along with some of the ideas he had for his new line, and incorporate them into the nails.”

A new mother, Dixon started working on the project in July. She carved out time each day to perfect almost 200 individual acrylic nails. “It was exciting having such a big project in front of me while balancing other parts of my life,” she says. “I had all the sets laid out and painted them layer by layer: a bottom coat, letting that dry overnight, and then another coat if that wasn’t opaque enough.”

Dixon says once the nails were created, prepping the models was easy. “[Morgan] would catch the models and apply the nails,” she says. “It was very much like what you see in a movie: clothes, models everywhere, hair and makeup.”

For Blocker and Dixon, who launched their businesses in 2013 and 2012, respectively, the chance to participate in New York Fashion Week was a dream come true.

“Last year, I saw other brands posting pictures about their preparation for Fashion Week on social media,” Blocker says. “I was like, ‘I want to do that.’ So when the designer contacted me, I felt like it was divine intervention.”

“As I was applying the nails, everyone said they loved them,” Dixon says. “At one point, people were swarming around me to take pictures of them. It was nice to get good feedback.”

Dixon and Blocker say their nails reflected some major trends, and they observed a few others in New York.

“We saw a lot of huge pompoms, but we used smaller ones,” Blocker says. “Pompoms are really trending.”

Metallic and chrome nail polishes are big, too. Dixon says nail looks that incorporate natural effects, like marbling or seashell looks, are popular. “The marble nail is a timeless, classic look,” she says. “I see a lot of natural things, even painting on leaves, becoming popular over the next year.”

Dixon says nail art is still going strong, but designs and accessories are becoming more reserved. “There’s a lot of nudes, grays and chromes,” she says.

“Nail art is more about being abstract with colors — there’s painted-on art, not dangling or raised art.”

Negative space — a trend that leaves part of the natural nail unpainted and exposed — can extend the life of a manicure, especially if the area near the cuticle is unpainted. That way, it’s not so obvious when the manicure grows out.

“The negative space art is very cool,” Blocker says.

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resou rces A LISTING OF THE RETAILERS AND PROFESSIONALS FEATURED IN THIS ISSUE OF CUE.

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Anthropologie The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 504-592-9972; www.anthropologie.com

Tooth & Nail 3952 Magazine St., 504-373-8180; www.toothandnailtrading.com Villa Vici 4112 Magazine St., 504-899-2931; www.villavici-furniture.com

Fini Beauty Boutique 6250 General Diaz St., 504-304-0633; www.finiboutique.com

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Jade Interiors & Design 324 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-875-4420; www.jadenola.com

Design Within Reach 3138 Magazine St., 504-891-6520; www.dwr.com

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Massey’s Professional Outfitters 509 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-6480292; 816 N. Highway 190, Covington, 985-809-7544; 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-8851144; www.masseysoutfitters.com

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Grandmother’s Buttons 2105 Magazine St., 504-249-5821; www.grandmothersbuttons.com Plum 1914 Magazine St., 504-897-3388; www.plumneworleans.com Pop City 940 Decatur St., 504-528-8559; 3118 Magazine St., 504-304-7744; www. facebook.com/funrockn.popcity Rubensteins 102 St. Charles Ave., 504-581-6666; www.rubensteinsneworleans.com

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Angelique Kids 5519 Magazine St., 504-899-8992; www.angeliquekids.com Petite Peony 3719 Magazine St., 504-300-7908; www.peonynola.com Swap for Kids 7722 Maple St., 504-218-5996; www.swapforkids.com

Angelique 5421 Magazine St., 504-891-8992; www.angeliquestores.com

Trashy Diva 537 Royal St., 504-522-4233; Cella’s 2048 Magazine St., 504-299-8777; 514 St. Peter St., 504-592-7510; www.trashydiva.com www.facebook.com/cellasboutique

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Em’s Boutique 246 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504834-2795; www.instagram.com/ shopems

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Emma’s Shoes & Accessories 115 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-407-0668; www.facebook.com/ emmasshoesneworleans Miette 2038 Magazine St., 504-522-2883; www.iheartmiette.com Paris Parker citywide; www.parisparker.com

Porter Lyons 631 Toulouse St., 800-585-0348; www.porterlyons.com

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Words & Music Literary Festival

ALYS ARDEN AU THOR

BY MISSY WILKINSON Tell us about yourself.

I was born and raised in New Orleans, moved to New York as soon as I graduated from the University of New Orleans, and now I split time between the two cities. I’m an author. I write young adult fiction. My first novel, The Casquette Girls, was published last year. The sequel, The Romeo Catchers, comes out in spring. It’s a Southern Gothic series about a young girl growing up in the French Quarter, post-hurricane, who finds herself in a web of myths, magic and monsters after she accidently opens the attic at the Old Ursuline Convent.

How do you describe your personal style?

I polled the internet for this question, and I got a lot of unicorn-goth answers. Most of my wardrobe is black, but my hair ranges from eggplant to cotton candy and has seen a full rainbow spectrum this year.

I’d call this look cemetery-chic.

What are you wearing to Words & Music and where did you get the pieces?

The dress is Sisters of the Black Moon, which I got from their online shop. The silk cemetery print scarf is by local designer Amanda deLeon. Shoes are Stella Luna for Anthony Vaccarello, which I got on mega-clearance from UAL on Chartres Street. Braids are by Jamie Gandy at Fifi Mahony’s.

In The Casquette Girls, your protagonist has a unique style. Does her style inform your own or vice versa?

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Good question; I have no idea!

Both? Adele dreams of being a fashion designer, so she’s a bit understated and simple. She typically has more of a backstage look, with a couple of showstoppers. We both love costuming. In book one, she does have a pretty elaborate couture green fairy costume that she made. In book two, she’s making a dress out of chain mail, thanks to the influence of her father, who’s a metalsmith.

What’s inspiring you now?

Style-wise, my current wardrobe has influences of Frida Kahlo, David Bowie and Anne Rice. A lot of braids, metallics and black lace.

What are your favorite places to shop in New Orleans?

My wardrobe is an odd mix of thrifting and designer pieces. Revival Outpost is my go-to. I’ve been scoping some things at od AOMO, a newish shop on Chartres Street.

I love everything Amanda deLeon creates. She really captures the dark, ethereal soul of New Orleans in each one of her collections. I have to do a lot of public speaking and live out of a suitcase for weeks at a time, so I always have a mismatch of Jess Leigh Jewels and eclectic pieces from Tooth & Nail. I have an amazing cobalt blue Rorin bag that dresses up any black outfit. I get endless compliments on my Krewe du Optic eyewear. I especially love supporting shops and artists in the Quarter. We’re all one big family down here.

Events take place Nov. 9-13 at Hotel Monteleone (214 Royal St.). www.wordsandmusic.org

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IT’S WHY YOU SHOP. Saks Fifth Avenue

Allen Edmonds Anthropologie Armani Collezioni BCBGMAXAZRIA Brooks Brothers Donald J Pliner Lululemon Athletica Morton’s The Steakhouse Tiffany & Co. The Theatres at Canal Place

333 Canal Street The Shops at Canal Place

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