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y friend Christy Lorio (whose style blog, www.slowsouthernstyle.com, is worth checking out) met me for coffee last month in the wake of two back-to-back fashion weeks. “I have a fashion hangover,” she proclaimed between bites of her vegan cookie. We agreed that covering the shows was both deliriously fun and sort of overwhelming.

It’s hard to believe that only last year, New Orleans had no largescale fashion events. Now it has a whole month’s worth.

To me, that’s testament to the creative capacity of this city.

Maybe it’s something in the air from all the art and music that’s been created in New Orleans for centuries — for whatever reason, the barrier between dreams and material reality seems a little more tenuous here, easier to breach. So it’s not really surprising that a recent headline in Inc. magazine touted New Orleans as “The Coolest Start-Up City in America,” citing our per capita entrepreneurship rate, which trumps the national average by 71 percent. Or that we’re ranked No. 1 among New Geography’s “brain magnet” cities.

The entrepreneurs who created the fashion weeks are prime examples of this trend. So

I want to thank them — along with the designers, photographers, models, PR firms, sponsors, buyers, writers, caterers, interns, retailers, attendees, etc. — whose hard work, strength of vision and love helped create such well-orchestrated inaugural events.

I feel privileged to be part of New Orleans during this dynamic time.

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t’s a given that at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival you’ll enjoy the sounds and tastes, but why not contribute to the visual excitement by donning a sharp ensemble? Sun, sweat and mud are no excuses for offending the fashion sensibilities of your fellow fest-goers. Luckily, plenty of style options meld casual sophistication with practicality. Brightly patterned button-up shirts offer a laid-back take on the tailored silhouette and pair perfectly with shorts in lightweight fabrics like khaki, seersucker and linen.

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Summer... to a “T” It may not be officially summer yet, but it is coming and so is that beloved New Orleans summer heat! It is the season of festivals, music, and fun! It is also the season of easy, carefree style and light, airy scents!

Lolaʼs picks for the beginning of the best summer ever: Tolani & Tokyo Milk!

We love the new tunics and dresses from Tolani. The beautiful lightweight silk material is hand dyed in India, making each piece unique. Wear this pretty pink mosaic number with a belt and flats or loosely draped over a pair of crisp white denim. The elastic neckline makes it easy to wear off the shoulders or have only one shoulder exposed. Love at first sight!

The alluring scents of Tokyo Milk are all so different, there is something for every girl! These lighter-than-air scents lend a wisp of fragrance to wrists and neck napes. Their quirky bottles - each topped with a vintage image and typewritten labels - lend charm to your dressing table and are the perfect size for your purse!

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by the previous owner. But as he and O’Brien began work on the design, he decided to start over almost from scratch.

Having spent 26 years in publishing — he founded New Orleans CityBusiness, New Orleans Publishing Group and MC Media, a publishing company consisting of five well-known local and regional publications and two radio stations when he sold it in 2007 — Metcalf was newly single, enjoying his retirement and ready to set a new course.

“We started off thinking we were going to do cosmetic things, but Bill would say, ‘You know what, let’s just gut the kitchen,’” O’Brien says. “So it evolved into a soup-to-nuts renovation.”

With the freedom a fresh start allowed, the designer and client used Metcalf’s passions for boating, the beach and contemporary art as points on their compass.

“I’ve always loved the water,” Metcalf says. “I wanted to be able to feel like I was in Destin (Fla.) when I’m in New Orleans — a quiet, beachy cot-

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tage. I also wanted the house to have an art gallery feel. The art is the hero in this setting. Everything is designed to support the pieces that are around the house. I want the eye on the art.”

Having already bought and renovated a vacation home in Utah with a heavy-timbered, mountain look, Metcalf wanted his New Orleans abode to be equally relaxing but entirely different. “I knew I had to find a great decorator,” he says. “Shawn is a real jewel. She’s got an unbelievable eye. She can conceive of things before they exist, and color is a big part of that. She picked every color in this house. But when you have a project with Shawn, it’s still your house and not Shawn’s house. I wanted to make my own style, and when I met Shawn that’s exactly what she said — ‘This is your house, so you tell me what you want.’”

O’Brien echoes the collaboration was easy and in sync, crediting Metcalf with being as decisive as he was enthusiastic. “I would only show him things once, and he inevitably knew every time what he

The living room’s paleTTe of whiTe and aquamarine is a perfecT foil To Two large absTracT painTings by adele sypesTeyn and a painTing of a woman by norThshore arTisT Jackie cerise. The curTain fabric by raoul TexTiles subTly depicTs fish. meTcalf originally commissioned The large newspaper-wrapped fish for The CityBusiNess office. o’brien designed The coffee Table wiTh a base ThaT incorporaTes glass figures by Terri walker of new orleans glassworks. she also designed The wooden end Table made by James Jennings. The circular sculpTure on The manTel is by James rinnerT; sofas and chairs from villa vici, floor lamp by JonaThan browning, ceramic garden seaT from ballard designs.

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liked,” she says. The two agreed about most things and on the rare occasion that they did not, Metcalf generally deferred to her experience.

A designer for 18 years, O’Brien is particularly fond of fabrics. With designer Heidi Friedler, she has amassed a library with tens of thousands of samples. Her refreshing use of fabrics and color runs throughout the house, giving it seamless continuity and an airy serenity that belies the art’s exuberance.

“It all works because it flows, and there’s the common thread of the blue color,” says O’Brien, referring to the watery hues Metcalf requested. “I didn’t decorate around the art or pick colors based on art. We created a clean backdrop for whatever Bill collects over the years. We made the rooms look the way we thought they should look and then placed the art once that was done.”

O’Brien chose pale neutrals for the walls, trim and floors, which were bleached, then heavily pickled. The bedroom and living/ dining room ceilings are painted with pale shades of aqua. Cool casual linens and cottons cover the windows and furnishings, and azure tiles used in the kitchen and master bath reference the sea.

“I chose the tile in the shower because it’s the color of the Caribbean,” Metcalf says. But there is not a single hackneyed reference to seashells, boats or beaches anywhere in the house.

Both the giant, newspaperwrapped fish perched in the living room and the compass mounted in the foyer’s floor are unusual conversation pieces. The fish is a memento of Metcalf’s lengthy publishing career; the compass, a sentimental reminder of what’s important in life. A gift from a friend, it faces true north so residents of the house never lose their way. “Every single piece of art in the house has a story behind it,” Metcalf says. “I can tell you how each piece was acquired and what it said to me at that time.”

At home, Metcalf and Chassaniol, a senior vice president with Merrill Lynch, spend most of their time in the house’s front rooms, where abundant natural light helps showcase the art and the organic marine colors. “The natural light is one of the things that attracted me to the house, especially in the mornings,” says Metcalf, who finally has time to sit back and enjoy the view. “This is a happy house,” he says. “ I walk into the house and it makes me smile.”

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CUE: Tell us why you like vivid lip colors for spring and summer.

MARC CORNWALL: These colors call for a woman who’s not afraid to take chances and is willing to stand out. They are really fashion forward. I like fuchsias because they’re a statement piece. It’s a powerful color, but a little flirty. Baby pink is also everywhere from Prada to Louis Vuitton. For younger girls, it’s really hip. Stronger orange looks good against tan skin and also against really pale people. And people think you can only wear reds during the fall and winter, but I find that false. Red is a very empowering color. It never goes out of style.

CUE: With lip colors like these, neat application is crucial. Any tips?

MC: I don’t like lip liner because I don’t like that lined look. Use a tapered lip brush and swipe it through the lipstick a few times to flood the bristles with color. Then you paint on the bow of the lip and pull the color from the bow of the lip to the corner of the mouth. That way, you get a crisp line. It’s OK if you make mistakes — it’s lipstick; you can wipe it off.

CUE: I don’t know if I can pull off a heavily pigmented orange lip.

MC: Orange can be a high-pigment orange, a sheer orange or a frosty orange, so whether it’s a hint of color or a whole orange lip, there’s somehow you can use it. Color comes all kinds of different ways, whether it’s a satin finish, sheer finish or gloss. I come across a lot of women who went to the makeup counter, and they were told, “That color’s not good for you.” But I’m the kind of makeup artist that’s like, “What do you mean, that’s not good for you? Come, let me show you how you can make it work.”

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BUNNY COIN PURSE BY TWO’S COMPANY, $10 AT PIPPEN LANE.

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PLEATED GINGHAM DRESS, $54, AND LAMB SWEATER, $38, BOTH FROM EXPRESSED ORIENT EXPRESSED.

ISABEL GARRETON PURPLE DRESS, $135 AT PIPPEN LANE.

STORE INFORMATION:

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COLLARLESS SHIRT BY LITTLE LINENS, $65 AT PIPPEN LANE.

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FOOTWEAR FROM WEDGES TO FLATS, HERE ARE SPRING’S MOST PEDICURE-WORTHY SHOES.

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SUEDE PUMP WITH FLOWER DETAIL BY IRREGULAR CHOICE, $165 AT MUSE.

COBALT WEDGE HEEL BY MISS L FIRE, $138 AT TRASHY DIVA.

EMBROIDERED RAFFIA WEDGE BY ROBERT CLERGERIE, $395 AT VICTORIA.

BY MISSY WILKINSON

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SUEDE T-STRAP HEEL BY CHIE MIHARA, $380 AT ANGELIQUE SHOE.

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WOODEN PLATFORM SANDALS BY SIGERSON MORRISON, $275 AT ANGELIQUE SHOE.

TRI-COLOR LEATHER STRAP SANDAL WITH HIGH HEEL BY ROBERT CLERGERIE, $550 AT VICTORIA.

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home of the

minute workout

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SNAKESKIN SKIMMER SHOE, $99 AT TRASHY DIVA.

DELMAN FLAT SANDAL, $240 AT ANGELIQUE SHOE.

RECYCLED NEWSPAPER BALLET FLAT, $106 AT TRASHY DIVA.

STORE INFORMATION ANGELIQUE SHOE (5421 MAGAZINE ST., 891-8992) MUSE (532 ST. PETER ST., 522-8738; WWW.MUSEINSPIREDFASHION.COM) TRASHY DIVA SHOE BOUTIQUE (839 CHARTRES ST., 522-8200; WWW.TRASHYDIVA.COM) VICTORIA (4858 MAGAZINE ST., 899-8878)

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CUE T I P S

SHOPPING

TRESS FOR SUCCESS

B

est known for her platinum pixie cut and ruthlessly honest television persona, Australian hair stylist Tabatha Coffey has taken to the bookshelves with the release of her autobiography It’s Not Really About The Hair: The Honest Truth About Life, Love, and the Business of Beauty. Fans of Tabatha’s Salon Takeover on Bravo might be surprised to learn of the sharp-tongued beauty maven’s unorthodox origins. Coffey spent her childhood in the strip clubs her parents owned in Adelaide, Australia, and she openly discusses her struggles with obesity and self-image. “I learned from a very young age that it was OK to be yourself,” she says. “Not only has this made me more sensitive to people who don’t fit the cur-

HOME RUN

rent ideal of beauty, it has given me the openness to see beauty in everyone, regardless of their appearance.”

Coffey’s personal history is interspersed with advice on subjects ranging from business to plastic surgery, but her overarching message, she says, is for readers to feel empowered and comfortable in their own skin. “I think it’s encouraging for people to read about how I dealt with my own personal struggles and emerged stronger and more assertive as a result,” she says. “It’s a reminder that they’re not alone, that there’s a light at the end of the tunnel.”

The book is available for $21.99 at Garden District Book Shop (2727 Prytania St., 895-2266). — Carrie Marks

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early six years after Hurricane Katrina and the federal levee failures, Matthew Morel is poised to move out of his FEMA trailer into a new Greek Revival-style home with 9-foot ceilings and a wide front porch. “My three daughters can’t wait to get in,” Morel says. “They can’t wait for a home-cooked meal.”

Designed by New Orleans native and Harvard University architecture school graduate William Monaghan, the home is one of more than 40 constructed by nonprofit organization Build Now (373-6962; www.buildnownola.com). “We are fighting blight and benefiting the economy by getting rid of devastated houses,” Monaghan says. “Our interest is to get the neighborhoods back in action. We are the only nonprofit organization in New Orleans that will build a house for somebody on their site.”

The elevated, energy-efficient homes range from a simple, 900-square-foot shotgun design for $100,000 to a 1,479-square-foot Creole cottage for $160,000. “That includes everything from sidewalks to appliances,” says Monaghan, whose company helps homebuyers of all income brackets find affordable lots, deal with Road Home appeals and navigate other obstacles to home ownership.

Perhaps best of all is the houses’ design, which features an exterior that looks at home in any New Orleans neighborhood and an interior cleverly designed to maximize living space by reducing what Monaghan calls “useless area” (hallways, oversized living rooms).

“My goal was to make the most usable space and have the house be affordable to build, insure and heat,” he says. “We wanted to use New Orleans architecture with which people are familiar, and we wanted people to feel comfortable, that this was home.” — Missy Wilkinson At 6 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at its model home (5713 Elysian Fields Ave.), Build Now hosts a financing workshop: “Putting the Pieces Together: The Build Now Approach to Financing for New Construction After Hurricane Katrina.” For more information, call 324-3964 or email mail@buildnownola.com.

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he design for Civic Duty’s Shoe for a Cause hints at one company’s mission. All proceeds from the black-and-gold, fleur-de-lis-inscribed shoe benefit Common Ground Relief’s efforts to rebuild New Orleans communities. “As the cause was New Orleans-based, we wanted to capture New Orleans’ spirit on the shoe,” says Civic Duty designer and founder Steven Weinreb, who worked with Common Ground for a week last summer and was so impressed with the nonprofit organization he made it the beneficiary of his inaugural Shoe for a Cause.

The environmentally friendly, recyclable shoe is made of Tyvek, a material used in home construction and shipping envelopes. “The material is lightweight and supple,” Weinreb says.

“The shoes are extremely comfortable and practically indestructible, and you can recycle the Tyvek when you are done with the shoe.” — Missy Wilkinson The Common Ground Shoe For A Cause costs $54 at www.civicdutyshoes.com, and 100 percent of profits benefit Common Ground Relief.

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shop dogs

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s she reclines on the couch at The Voluptuous Vixen (538 Madison St., 529-3588; www.thevoluptuousvixen.com), shop dog Isabella is the picture of serenity.

“She’s very chill. I always brag to the neighbors, ‘I have the coolest dog on the block,’” owner Jaclyn McCabe says. “There’s nothing high-maintenance about her at all.”

Isabella, a spotted border collie/Australian shepherd mix, loves afternoon naps in the French Quarter plussize women’s boutique. Her relaxed demeanor lures many male admirers to what McCabe calls Isabella’s “sugar daddy couch,” where few resist her floppy ears and reproachful glances.

“She’ll give customers this look, like, ‘Please pet me.

No one ever pets me,’” McCabe says.

After four years of joining McCabe at the store, Isabella knows all the ins and outs of being a shop dog.

The long walk from their Bywater home bookends each workday. McCabe unleashes Isabella a block or two from the store, knowing the dog will head straight for the office. Once there, Isabella enjoys a power snooze or sunbathes on the front step while McCabe, a former photojournalist, offers attentive service to her clientele.

“All of us as plus-size women have been frustrated shoppers our whole lives,” McCabe says. “We’ve cried in a lot of dressing rooms, and there’s no crying in my dressing room.”

Isabella shares McCabe’s interest in on-trend fashion. She loves to dress up for holidays and possesses an enviable wardrobe that includes furry and glittery collars, reindeer ears, a princess tiara and this year’s Mardi Gras finery, a yellow cape with a feather boa.

These flamboyant ensembles reflect a relaxed side of Isabella’s personality. Off the clock, she roams her yard, greeting neighbors with an unexpectedly masculine bark. She engages in psychological warfare with McCabe’s two cats and artfully arranges squeaky toys in straight lines underneath the house.

“I found this koala bear (toy), and the squeaker came in wrong. It screams like a howler monkey, and that is her favorite thing in the entire world,” McCabe says.

McCabe doesn’t fault Isabella for these antics. Since their auspicious meeting at a shelter, the six-year relationship has been a happy one.

“One of my girlfriends wanted to get a dog, and I wanted her to go look at the pound first,” McCabe says. “I had several cats at the time, and I said, ‘When we go to the pound to get a dog, I’m not allowed to come home with another cat.’ I walked in and picked up Isabella and carried her around with me like a baby the whole time we were there. The next thing we know, we get in the car, and I’m like, ‘What just happened?’ My friend said, ‘Well, it’s not another cat!’”

Cats don’t enjoy the same kind of celebrity as shop dogs, and Isabella may have more shop to look forward to in the future. McCabe hopes to expand The Voluptuous Vixen by opening an intimate apparel store for plus-size women. For now, she stays busy with plans for a French Quarter Fest sidewalk sale and her ongoing quest for relevant and flattering plus-size fashion.

“It feels like a lot of department stores and plus-size lines want to make it bigger and boxier and drape you in a tent, and not really give you a shape,” she says. “(We’re) not the typical big girl maw-maw store.”

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