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Attire: Southern cocktAil, SeerSucker preferred!

an evening of lite bites, Southern cocktails, shopping specials and live entertainment

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to the lighthouse Nautical-inspired looks

geoMetrY lessons Geometric prints offer a new fashion angle.

cue kids Top trends translated to tiny proportions

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Rugged canvas goods

Perfume and a NOLA shopping website

PERSPECTIVES

FroM the editor Fashion crises

FeAture The story behind ShoeStories

shop dogs Loomed NOLAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Alice Tallulah

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Glasses for people who want to wear glasses, accessories for people who want to wear art

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ou wouldn’t know it to look at the cover photo, but it took three tries to stage a successful lakefront photo shoot.

Not because of any shortcomings on the crew’s part, but because the weather was about as predictable as a Raid-stunned cockroach. I never knew which direction it was going to go, and there was the possibility that it would fly up all crazy in my face.

That’s what happened on the first scheduled shoot date.

Blustery and bright, the day dawned with a high in the 50s and 14 mph winds. A little cold for shorts, halter dresses and swimwear, and wrangling a reflector would be like flying a kite. After a flurry of phone calls, a new date was set.

The day of the second attempt was much warmer … and much wetter: The chance of rain was 100 percent. I called Betsy Blouin, our contact at the New Canal Lighthouse (see page 27 for a photo of the newly renovated structure), and told her the shoot had been moved again.

She just chuckled. “We all learn to be flexible when dealing with Mother Nature,” she said.

The third attempt was the proverbial charm. As you can see from the images on pages 23 to 27, the day was warm and breezy,

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the sailboat-studded lake glittering and expansive under an almost painfully bright sun. Fickle Mother Nature spread out her bounty that day — our reward for learning flexibility, though there are very few New Orleanians who haven’t learned to fear the wrath of nature. Among its other lessons, this shoot taught me the value of a patient, talented and dedicated crew. It also made me extremely grateful for the location of the issue’s second fashion shoot: an indoor studio.

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PHOTO BY JANINE JOFFE | MAKEUP BY MARIA BARREDA

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Hand-carved wooden eyeglasses with 14-karat gold leaf overlay by Wooden Specs Studio, $1,200 at Art & Eyes (3708 Magazine St., 504-891-4494; www.artandeyesnola.com).

Sam Edelman cork flat, $99 at Gae-Tanaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (7732 Maple St., 504-865-9625; www.gaetanas.com).

Bowler handbag in natural zebra pattern, $159 at Queork (607 Dumaine St., 918899-9299; www.queork.com).

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“Spiritus” oak, brasswood, brass and found-object sculpture, $3,500 at Carol Robinson Gallery (840 Napoleon Ave., 504-895-6130; www. carolrobinsongallery.com).

Wooden bracelets, $31 (top) and $20 (bottom) at B Boutique (3950 Magazine St., 504-269-6014; www.bboutiquenola.com).

Bamboo sunglasses in tortoise by Blue Planet, $25 at Branch Out (2022 Magazine St., 504-3715913; www.branchoutshop.com).

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Linus Bikes’ olive green tote blends easily into corporate offices, $74.99 at Massey’s Professional Outfitters (509 n. Carrollton a ave., 504-648-0292; 816 Hwy. 190, Covington, 985-8097544; 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-885-1144; www.masseysoutfitters.com).

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Patagonia’s canvas sun booney has foam in the brim to keep it afloat should it get blown into the water, $49 at Massey’s Professional Outfitters.

Tan Sanuk pickpocket shoes have a stash compartment to keep important objects close, $64.99 at Massey’s Professional Outfitters.

Bottle carriers by Jon Hart design come in several shades of vinyl-coated canvas and can be monogrammed, $89 at Gentry (6047 Magazine St., 504-899-4223).

The canvas holdall from Barbour International’s Steve McQueen collection features leather trim, sturdy rope straps and american flag accents, $250 at M. Goldberg Clothier (502 Leontine St., 504-891-1119; www.mgoldbergclothier.com).

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LighThouse Nautical-iNspired looks for the shore aNd beyoNd P h oto g r a P h y a n d s t y l i n g

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suNglasses, $520 at Art & EyEs; striped blazer, $118, white blouse with black tie, $65, both at HAttiE spArks; white jeaNs, $182, cuff bracelet, $48, both at HEmlinE.

Nautical swimsuit, $137, red wedge heels, $132, aNchor earriNgs, $44, all at Trashy Diva; suNglasses, $475 at arT & EyEs.

Plaid dress, $165, red wedge heels, $132, both at Trashy Diva.

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Striped dreSS, $168 at B Boutique; Striped wedge heelS, $66 at trashy Diva.

Red, white and blue dRess, $185 at Bella & Harlow; watch, $58 at B Boutique; stRiped wedge heels, $66 at trasHy Diva.

O N T H E C OV ER stRaw hat, $16 at trasHy Diva; stRiped blouse, $98, cut-off white shoRts, $49.50, espadRilles, $36, all at Gae-tana’s.

H a i R a N d M a k Eu p gina cRozieR (www.ginacRozieR. com) foR mac cosmetics

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s TO R E i N f O R M aT i O N aRt & eyes (3708 magazine st., 504891-4494; www.aRtandeyesnola. com) b boutique (3950 magazine st., 504-269-6014; www.bboutiquenola. com) bella & haRlow (4221 magazine st., 504-324-4531; www.bellaandhaRlow.etsy.com) hattie spaRks (714 adams st., 504304-5975; www.hattiespaRks.com) hemline (3308 magazine st., 504269-4005; www.shophemline.com) gae-tana’s (7732 maple st., 504-8659625; www.gaetanas.com) tRashy diva (829 chaRtRes st., 504581-4555; 2048 magazine st., 504299-8777; www.tRashydiva.com)

special thanks to Julian kelly of Gris Gris llC for use of his all-original 1964 Buick Riviera. Thanks also to Betsy Blouin and the new Canal lighthouse (8001 Lakeshore drive, 504-282-2134; www.saveourlake.org).

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SHIFT WITH A CHEVRON PATTERN, $54, PLATFORM WEDGE, $36, BOTH AT ARMOIRE; POLKA DOT TIGHTS, $18 AT SOPO; VINTAGE PHONE CORD PURSE, $85, VINTAGE NECKLACE, $40, BOTH AT MISS CLAUDIA’S VINTAGE CLOTHING & COSTUMES; SUNGLASSES, $380 AT ART & EYES.

Black and white dress with cutout Back detail, $299 at Yvonne LaFLeur; wig, $200 at FiFi MahonYâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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Blazer, $247, pants, $189, Both at Yvonne LaFLeur; trina turk Blouse, $247 at HemLine; Bangle Bracelets

By John humphries, $65-$160 at mignon Faget.

Geometric blouse, $29, sandals, $24, both at Armoire; painter pants, $76 at B Boutique; necklace, $26 at Hemline.

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store information Armoire (4222 maGazine st., 504-3043537; www.armoireboutique.com) Art & eyes (3708 maGazine st., 504-8914494; www.artandeyesnola.com) B Boutique (3950 maGazine st., 504-2696014; www.bboutiquenola.com) FiFi mAHonyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s (934 royal st., 504-5254343; www.fifimahonys.com) Hemline (3308 maGazine st., 504-2694003; www.shophemline.com) mignon FAget (the shops at canal place, 333 canal st., 504-524-2973; lakeside shoppinG center, 3301 Veterans memorial blVd., metairie, 504-835-2244; 3801 maGazine st., 504-8912005; www.miGnonfaGet.com). miss ClAuDiAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s VintAge ClotHing & Costumes (4204 maGazine st., 504-8976310; www.missclaudias.com). sopo (629 n. carrollton aVe., 504-6092429; www.soponola.com) yVonne lAFleur (8131 hampson st., 504866-9666; www.yVonnelafleur.com)

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FROM NEON TO NAUTICAL STRIPES, THE BIGGEST SPRING TRENDS LOOK EVEN CUTER ON KIDS.

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The neon trend isn’t going away for adults or kids. Silk handkerchief top, $48, neon skirt, $41, both at B. kids.

Locally made, this abstract floral-patterned top, $16, looks great with lilac shorts, $20, both at Pippen Lane (2929 Magazine St., 504-269-0106; www.pippenlane.com).

Hunter Wellies are essential for New Orleans’ rainy season. Your little one can stay dry and comfy in these tyke-sized rain boots, $75 at Jean Therapy (5505 Magazine St., 504-897-5535; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-833-6144; The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 504-5583966; www.jeantherapy. com).

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Your son will look just like Dad in this dapper three-piece outfit, $14.99 at Swap (115 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504875-2206; 5530A Magazine St., 504-3248143; 7716 Maple St., 504-304-6025; www.swapboutique.com).

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ArTIST Claudia lynCh’s SHOe PAINTINGS MArrY FASHION ANd FANTASY. B Y P O L LY S A W A B I N I hen Buffalo, N.Y., native Claudia Lynch entered her first art show in 2001, she had just delved into painting and wasn’t sure what to create. The show’s theme was “Games People Play” and Lynch felt her watercolors of schoolchildren at play weren’t cutting it. At a loss for ideas, Lynch doodled a woman’s shoe with a dart for a heel, and another with a checkerboard print and a chess piece heel. She dragged a typewriter out of her basement and added text. Suddenly, ShoeStories (www.shoestories.com) was born.

Lynch’s ShoeStories pair whimsical watercolors of women’s shoes with clever narratives. The shoe’s design often speaks to its theme (a “Snow White” shoe has a bite taken out of the body and a mirror on its sole) and forgoes functionality for fanciful details (a platform balances on a martini glass heel).

The stories range from noir fictioninspired exchanges between characters to simple phrases: a ballet slipper features a wrought iron design and the caption “She had a sexy little flat in the French Quarter.” Cunning innuendos lend nuance and meaning to the shoe’s design.

“I always come up with the paintings first,” Lynch says. “Nothing turns out exactly the way I started. I paint and then wait and see what happens. The writing just comes to me.”

Since moving to New Orleans in 2008, Lynch has pulled inspiration from her surroundings, creating homages to the New Orleans Saints, voodoo and the French Quarter. Other themes include holidays, food, fairy tales and astrology. Lynch plans to base her next series on artists including Henri Matisse and Vincent van Gogh.

ShoeStories pieces are gaining national recognition: They are featured on the CW show The Carrie Diaries as part of the decor in Carrie Bradshaw’s bedroom. The paintings will appear in the final season of the HBO series Treme, and have been featured in several films shot around New Orleans.

ShoeStories can be seen in art galleries nationwide, including Ariodante Gallery (535 Julia St., 504-524-3233; www.ariodantegallery.com).

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STYLE E-CONOMY ombining her passion for hunting down the best boutiques with her past experience as a boutique owner, Sarah Winston launched shoplocalstyle.com, an e-commerce site offering goods from New Orleans shops.

Together with business partner Joe Luft, Winston designed a site where customers can shop the chicest boutiques in New Orleans — all from the comfort of their sofas — and get discount prices.

“Since 2008, e-commerce has grown dramatically,” says Winston, who started shoplocalstyle.com last summer. “Flash sale sites like RueLaLa, Gilt Group and Fab.com are driving our culture.” While flash sale sites are thriving, shoppers still appreciate the brick-and-mortar boutique experience. “Boutique shopping is an $80 billion-a-year business globally,” Winston says.

Shoplocalstyle.com offers a selection of women’s and men’s fashions, children’s clothing, decorative items and home decor including fine antiques.

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Its list of retailers includes Haute, Jean Therapy, Karla Katz and Co., Mirabella, Style Lab, S.N.A.P. and Victoria Boutique, to name a few.

“We’re answering that need of how small stores are going to be innovative in a new economic climate,” says Winston, who in March was one of 15 start-up companies to compete in The Idea Village’s annual Big Idea challenge. “We’re for the jet-setting, travel-loving shopper who wants the option of shopping small stores on the Internet.”

Next year, Winston hopes to expand the concept to surrounding areas including Metairie, the Northshore, Baton Rouge and Lafayette. That’s only the start, she says.

“Imagine sitting at your desk in New Orleans and discovering a quaint boutique on a quiet street in Paris,” says Winston. “But even more exciting than that: Imagine somebody sitting at her desk in Paris and discovering your favorite boutique on Magazine Street.”

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KILIAN’S LATEST PERFUME COLLECTION, “IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL,” PLAYS ON BIBLICAL MOTIFS.

Scent native of France, Kilian Hennessy (known as “Kilian”) has luxury in his blood. Born to a long line of cognac makers, Kilian followed his family’s high-end tradition while delving into a new arena: perfumes.

Kilian graduated from the School of Higher Studies in the Information and Communication Sciences (CELSA) at the University of Paris, where he wrote his thesis on the semantics of scent. His research led him to the world of perfumery, and he fell in love.

“I often feel that perfume chose me more than I chose perfume,” Kilian says. “When I started writing my thesis ... I decided to follow a ‘nose’ training just to be able to understand what I was going to write about. But as soon as I started, I got hooked. I instantly felt that perfume was going to be ‘it.’”

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He now has a total of 19 scents spanning four fragrance collections.

Kilian’s latest collection, “In the Garden of Good and Evil,” plays on the classic vision of Eden with a modern twist. Presenting three interpretations of forbidden fruit, Kilian pairs intoxicating fruit and floral scents with uncommon ones like black currant and cinnamon.

Kilian’s collections are available at Saks Fifth Avenue (The Shops at Canal Place, 301 Canal St., 504-524-5200; www.saksfifthavenue.com). A travel-size perfume costs $145, and a 1.7-oz. spray costs $235.

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HAIR REMOVAL

RUNDOWN A COMPARISON OF TECHNIQUES TO GET YOU SMOOTH FOR SUMMER.

BY KAT STROMQUIST s I lie on the table in my underwear, waiting for my first-ever bikini wax, I feel a looming sense of terror. Hot wax is about to be poured near what my esthetician, Leslie Labruzza of Bombshell Waxing (3343 Metairie Road, Suite 7, Metairie, 504667-6861; 5150 Hwy. 22, Mandeville, 985-633-1950; www.bombshellwaxing.com), calls my “intimate area.”

“If you’re just getting a bikini [wax], that’s nothing. It’s a walk in the park,” she reassures me. Right.

By definition, a bikini wax removes hair on the upper and inner thighs that might be visible when wearing a bikini. It’s the most conservative of the intimate waxes offered by this salon, which will wax pretty much anywhere hair grows, including complete pubic hair removal via the famous Brazilian wax.

In our private room, wax simmers in three different Crock-Pot-type vats. Labruzza shows me the red hard wax, which “shrink-wraps” around each hair as it hardens, and the runnier, honey-colored strip wax, which is generally used on finer hair like underarms and eyebrows. We decide to test both, the strip wax on my right side, the hard wax on the left.

She prepares me for the first waxing by rubbing a jojoba-based oil into my skin. Then, using a tongue depressor, she spreads a thin smear of golden strip wax along my bikini line. It’s warm, but not overly so.

She then spreads a covering over the top and tells me to take a deep breath on one, exhale on three.

Riiiiiiip.

It hurts, but not as much as I expected it to. The strip she peels off looks like a lint roller that took a brief pass over a cat.

We have more trouble with the hard wax. For one, it’s warmer to start out with — like I’ve somehow gotten a sunburn on my crotch — and all the hair doesn’t come away at the first “pull,” necessitating several mini-pulls that follow. But this is the worst pain I experience, even as I press the soles of my feet together in a horizontal lotus position and she moves on to an area I’m not sure has a name (inner thigh? outer butt?). She tweezes any

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remaining renegade hairs that don’t grow in a uniform direction. The whole process takes about 15 minutes.

Afterward, I notice some redness, and Labruzza uses a pomegranate-scented oil to soothe the irritated skin. She tells me to watch for white bumps that might indicate follicular shock, a rare problem experienced by “waxing virgins.”

The next day, everything looks normal, and I feel a little disappointed. I was expecting to be traumatized, but instead I just feel ready for swimsuit season.

Regardless of your budget, pain tolerance and hair removal goals, there’s a method for you. Here’s a rundown, complete with pros, cons and price ranges.

SHAVING & DEPILATORY CREAMS Shaving is the most familiar method of hair removal, but it may not always be the best approach for sensitive areas.

“Shaving can create micro-cuts in the skin. … It tends to shave the hair so closely that the hair has to re-penetrate to grow outward,” says Dr. Sarah Jackson, a dermatologist at Audubon Dermatology (3525 Prytania St., Suite 501, 504-895-3376; www.audubondermatoloy.com).

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This re-penetration causes irritated follicles and ingrown hairs. To minimize this risk, Jackson suggests switching to electric clippers, which leave a fine layer of hair above the skin.

Another shaving tip: use short strokes without too much razor pressure to avoid cuts and skin damage.

Shaving gels, creams and even ordinary conditioner can act as a protective barrier between the razor and your skin.

Depilatory creams use a combination of chemicals like calcium thioglycolate and potassium thioglycolate to dissolve hair. Jackson says creams work well, but can distress skin in individuals who have sensitivities to such chemicals. Since it’s hard to know in advance if you’ll react to a formula, always follow the allergy test instructions offered by the manufacturer.

Jackson also says depilatory creams may not solve the problem of ingrown hairs — some people are especially prone to them.

Regular use of an exfoliating scrub or a more permanent solution like laser hair removal are the best options in this case.

SHAVING IS THE CHEAPEST METHOD, BUT LASER HAIR REMOVAL OFFERS LONG-TERM VALUE. PH OTO C O U R T ESY O F AV EDA

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WAXING At My Spa By The Park (6312 Argonne Blvd., 504-482-2219; www.myspabythepark.com), esthetician Jaime Pietrangelo says there are several things you can do for a skin-friendly hair removal experience.

“I would recommend [using] a PFB stick [a roll-on blend of lactic, salicylic and glycolic acids] for waxing; you’d basically use it on underarms, bikini and other areas prone to ingrown hairs,” she says.

Use the stick immediately after waxing and every day following for a cleaner, smoother wax. For persistent ingrown hairs, wait a few days and exfoliate with a loofah.

Users of retinol and certain acidbased acne medications should stop taking these medications at least five days before a waxing session, because they affect the top layer of skin, Pietrangelo says. For clients who can’t stop retinol treatments, she suggests tweezing, but warns that they should continue tweezing regularly for a “less torturous” experience.

LuSteRPHILe Consistency also may be the key to optimal waxing. Labruzza says the best results come from continuous waxing for two years, with no shaving in between. This inhibits hair growth and ensures all hairs are on the same stage of their growth cycle, so the wax can pull them out more effectively.

LASER HAIR REMOVAL Laser treatments target melanin to remove hair. This mechanism necessitates some advance precautions before a hair removal session.

“Melanin is not only the pigment in the hair bulb, but it’s the pigment in your skin, which is increased in a tan,” Jackson explains. “So when someone is tan, they have a risk of getting a burn.”

Use sunscreen over the targeted area for at least four weeks

prior to your appointment, and be sure not to bleach, wax or pluck in advance. The ideal candidate for laser hair removal has light skin and dark hair, though different wavelengths of light can safely remove hair on darker skin, as long as the hair itself is dark.

Each session eradicates 10 to 15 percent of the hair forever, though additional treatments may be required.

“The reason hairs pop up months or even years after is that these were dormant follicles when the laser was used,” says Dr. Mary Lupo, a dermatologist at the Lupo Center (145 Robert E. Lee Blvd., Suite 302, 504-288-2381; www. drmarylupo.com). “Because follicles can go dormant for an extended time, stray hairs can show up later and require a touch-up.”

Lupo cautions that any laser hair removal should be done under the supervision of a board-certified physician, because incorrect use of the laser could lead to discoloration or scarring.

How mucH does it cost?

How long does it last?

Shaving: Disposable razors $10-$15, shave gel $3-$5 Depilatory creams: $5-$12 Waxing: $12-$70 and up, depending on area waxed (My Spa By The Park; Bombshell Waxing) Laser hair removal: $150-$600 per session, or $1,200-$2,500 over two years of treatments (The Lupo Center)

Shaving: 1-3 days Depilatory creams: 3-7 days Waxing: 3-6 weeks Laser hair removal: Permanent

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Best value: Though laser hair removal is an initial investment, it saves the most money over a lifetime, Dr. Mary Lupo says. In terms of results, cost and time spent on treatments, waxing is a good middle ground.

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BY EILEEN LOH | PHOTOS BY CHERYL GERBER lice Tallulah may spend her days surrounded by the finest Turkish linens, textiles and bedding, but don’t call her spoiled.

The tough, 6-year-old Chihuahua mix has a scar under one eye from being bitten by a copperhead while herding a bunch of family goats and dogs in Mississippi. After a vet visit and long recovery, Alice still loves to get back out in the woods and assume her role as the pack leader.

“She’s saucy,” says Paul Babineaux, co-owner of Alice Tallulah and Loomed NOLA (The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 504-304-2047; www.loomednola.com), the organic textile shop where Alice holds court on most days.

“Saucy,” echoes co-owner Molly Pittman. “That’s the perfect word for her.”

It’s been an interesting road for Alice Tallulah since Pittman found her at the Jefferson Parish SPCA four years ago. It’s almost as interesting as the journey of Babineaux and Pittman themselves, a married couple who ditched their jobs as a banker and a high school teacher to live in Istanbul. They returned to New Orleans after a year and launched their business, inspired by a similar shop in Turkey.

“Alice is probably the most excited of all about our radical career change,” Pittman says as Alice jumps

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out of her window seat to greet a customer. “It was like she won the lottery. She’s with us all the time now. She loves to come to work.”

People naturally gravitate toward the spirited little brown, black and white dog. Babineaux and Pittman credit Alice Tallulah with luring customers in the door and even for scoring the shop space a few months ago.

The couple had been operating from their Irish Channel home and wanted to move their textile business into its own location.

“We were out walking Alice, and I scooped her up and popped in here to talk to the building manager,” Pittman recalls. “He loved dogs. I think Alice is the reason we got picked for this spot. He said ‘You can have the spot, but you are required to bring Alice.’”

Alice’s typical day involves long morning walks before work, snoozing and people-watching from a pillow, sneaking over to visit the Garden District Book Shop (where they keep a stash of dog treats on hand for her), and updating her Twitter account, @nolashopdog.

She’s expected to be the star of Loomed NOLA’s upcoming grand opening party on April 25, where almost everyone is welcome. “She likes everyone but the mailman,” Pittman says, embarrassed. “The poor mailman.”

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