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Find sanctuary with a she-shed

Spread cheeky cheer with holiday makeup tips

Dressing for a New Orleans ‘winter’

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CONTENTS 7 Editor’s Letter 9 New & Cool

Mid-century secondhand chic for the mod squad

11 Built in Style Create your quiet place with a she-shed

18 Rock Steady

Unfinished stones are fall’s hot jewelry trend

21 CUE Tips

Good gives: Especially Eden and Bon Vivant New Orleans

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23 Lusterphile

Make merry with this holiday makeup idea

SOUTH BY NORTHEAST

Christa and Matt Schwartz’s NYC-inspired Garden District home

ON THE COVER: Christa Schwartz and her husband Matt purchased this Uptown home in 2011 after years of traveling between New York and New Orleans for work. They’ve spent the past few years updating the home with a sophisticated, modern look.

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Dressing for wacky “winter” weather in New Orleans

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THIS MONTH’S COVER STORY FEATURES THE GARDEN DISTRICT HOME OF CHRISTA AND MATT SCHWARTZ. What I find most striking about the home’s interior is all the light-colored carpets and surfaces — the Schwartzes have three small children and their bravery despite all the potential spills, messes and cringe-inducing “oops” moments is noteworthy.

If only we all could be so bold.

Speaking of bold, the unfinished stone jewelry featured in this month’s fashion column makes statements that can’t be ignored. Fall’s hottest jewelry trend is adorning yourself with audacious agates, jarring jaspers and conspicuous quartzes that project raw power, and (according to one of the designers) gives you an energy boost to boot.

Aimee Carr of Voodoo Makeup shares tips on how to get a daringly merry look for the holiday parties that will soon fill our social calendars. Teaser: it involves icing. Do try this at home.

We’re coming down from the high of our first real cold front and temperatures are on the rise again. Only in New Orleans can we experience all four seasons in one day, and Kaitlyn Tufts and Lindsay Laws of Uptown’s Lucy Rose boutique dole out advice on how to dress appropriately. It can be done — and well, especially if you follow their lead on punching up wardrobe basics with striking patterns. Lindsay loves leopard!

Yours in peace, love and fearlessness,

MARGO DUBOS CEO + pre sident JEANNE EXNICIOS FOSTER publ isher KATHERINE M. JOHNSON editor DORA SISON pro duc t ion dire c tor

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Vintage mid-century clothing, accessories and decor

BY JASMINE RESPESS

Dripping in gold

Gold coin necklace, $42 at Magpie.

Famous finds

Wooden dresser set (dresser and two side tables) by Herman Miller, $899 at House Stuff.

Lighten up, man

Ceramic lamp, $95 at Canal Furniture Liquidators.

Hat-titude

Hat, $100 at Prima Donna’s Closet.

The“It” bag

Squarepatterned handbag, $6 at Unique Goodwill.

Sensational sixties sheaths

Mod dresses, $40 each at Miss Claudia’s Vintage Clothing & Costumes.

Spotted: mod dots

Neon polka dot dress, $140 at Prima Donna’s Closet.

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SHE-SHEDS

BY SUZ A NNE PFEFFERLE TA FUR

Sometimes you wanna go where no one is calling your name.

SHARING A HOME WITH YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER OFTEN MEANS SACRIFICING SOME PERSONAL SPACE. The kitchen table becomes a cluttered office for two. Craft supplies in the storage closet are mixed with wrenches, drill bits and other random tools. And if you have

A she-shed is usually a living area that’s separated from the house.

PHOTO COURTESY LOWE’S

kids, finding a place where you can enjoy five minutes of peace seems impossible. It’s partially why men came up with man caves … and why women across the country now are creating she-sheds.

A she-shed is usually a small dwelling a few steps away from

the house. It can be used as a yoga studio, an office or a frilly hideaway for a mom of four boys.

Bryan Haugh, merchandising manager of storage sheds at Lowe’s, has seen a “phenomenon where people are taking these storage buildings” and converting them into living areas, or she-sheds.

“Their end goal is to expand the usable space they have outside of their home,” he says, noting that boards on Pinterest and shows on HGTV have encouraged people to renovate spaces they “usually don’t think about.”

She-sheds can be structurally simple or elaborate.

“We’ve seen some where someone has basically taken a shed and put drywall in it to finish out the walls,” Haugh says.

When Juliet Meeks works in her studio, she surrounds herself with inspiration.

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“You could go a little bit further and insulate it to keep it at a more consistent temperature.”

You can use an extension cord that connects to the house for electricity, or have a professional wire the shed into the power grid.

Lowe’s and other hardware shops throughout the city can supply basic construction materials. Lowe’s also can connect clients with a handyman and an associate who can offer ideas on how to embellish a she-shed.

The company’s website even offers video tutorials.

Some women see the decoration process as an opportunity to go wild with bold wallpapers, glamorous chandeliers or chic lamps, fairy lights, artwork, indoor plants and comfy furniture.

Others take a more minimalist approach, so they can meditate or focus on work.

If building a she-shed doesn’t appeal to you, but you still want a private place to work or relax, consider hiring an interior designer or renting an office space.

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Juliet Meeks, owner of boutique pattern and branding design studio Juliet Meeks Design, found it hard to work from home, so she rented an office in Mid-City.

“I like physically going to a separate space and just getting into that mindset. It really helps a lot,” she says. “Plus, I have some inventory for my product line, so I need a little bit of extra space for that.”

Meeks created two different zones in her studio — one for her graphic design work and another for painting.

“I can mentally separate between the two in a physical way,” Meeks says.

A pegboard hangs above her painting desk.

“I can (hang) all of the tools that I need to grab just really quickly, and they’re just right there in front of me, and not put away in a drawer,” Meeks says.

The walls of the studio are white, like a “blank canvas,” she says. The room is filled with repurposed furniture, inspirational books and magazines, small plants, an electric teakettle and scented candles.

She says the setup enables her to harness her creativity.

“I’m much more productive having my own space to work,” Meeks says.

Jennifer Kelly, an interior designer and owner of Design Lab, helps women craft private home offices.

“They don’t actually call it a sheshed, but they do end up making it their space,” she says. Often, the area also is used for recreation “because their husband’s watching the TV and they can’t watch what they want to watch.”

Kelly aims to create a haven that mirrors the personality of her client. It could be “quiet and cozy,” “industrial chic” or “colorful and pretty.” The vibe also depends on the person’s definition of feminine.

However it’s realized by individuals, Kelly thinks the she-shed trend will continue to spread.

“People understand the concept and they like it,” she says. “Everybody needs their own space.”

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Embellish your sanctuary with these chic finds:

Wooden planter, $54 at PHINA.

Small rattan ottoman, $550 at Sunday Shop.

Large grey and white cowhide (79 by 92 inches), $675 at Sunday Shop.

Governor pool house lantern, from $400 at Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights.

“Friti Slate” wallpaper by Abigail Borg, $126 per roll at Spruce.

“Silver Dots” pillow, $315 at Eclectic Home.

Original “Bouquet No. 3” 8-by-8-inch painting, $125

by Juliet Meeks Design.

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SOUTH BY NORTHEAST A century-old Southern home with a sleek New York City vibe

BY SARAH RAVITS

Highlights of the Schwartzes’ music room include the 1960s vintage custom-restored pool table and a grand piano. The light fixture is from Restoration Hardware and a photograph of Professor Longhair by jazz photographer Herman Leonard hangs above the fireplace.

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WITH A HINT OF EAST COAST SOPHISTICATION COMBINED WITH THE CHARACTERISTIC WARMTH OF THE SOUTH, the historic Uptown home of Christa and Matt Schwartz and their three young daughters is an evolving project that fits the family’s busy lifestyle.

Christa, a Pennsylvania native, met Matt while attending Tulane University’s A.B. Freeman School of Business in the late ’90s.

Upon graduation, the couple moved to New York City to pursue their respective careers, but the Crescent City kept luring them back for work, especially as the city was rebuilding after Hurricane Katrina and the levee failures.

Matt, a real estate developer with Domain Companies, was spending so much time in

New Orleans that in 2006 he purchased a company apartment. Back in New York, Christa worked at a major international architecture firm before deciding to obtain a degree in interior design from the prestigious The New School at Parsons School of Design.

While completing her studies, she met another Christa — Christa Frey, a like-minded student. The duo launched a boutique design firm called STUDIO Interior Design, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary.

The company maintains studios in both New York and New Orleans; from these two cities, Frey and Christa Schwartz pursue a range of commercial and residential projects including high-rise buildings, vacation homes, resi-

dences and restaurants that bring them around the country.

“We both have an eye for a modern, clean aesthetic,” Schwartz explains. “That’s where the heart of our business is.” She says she is inspired by international designers Kelly Wearstler and Christian Liaigre, both known for their modern, luxurious aesthetics.

Christa and Matt have impressive portfolios; one of his most notable recent projects included the Ace Hotel development. Christa recently collaborated with other artists to finish out The Shop at the Contemporary Arts Center.

AFTER FIVE YEARS OF BOUNCING BACK AND FORTH FOR WORK, the Schwartzes decided to relocate to New Orleans permanently in 2011. The same philosophies Schwartz brings to her clients are reflected in her family’s Federal-style home, which was built in the mid-1800s. She says it was a challenge to update the look. Her goal, she says, was to “create a comfortable and contemporary space for my family.”

“The aesthetic here is much different than in New York,” she says. “A lot of the projects I work on up there are super modern and sleek.” Still, she managed to blend this style seamlessly into the family’s home as they adapted to a different pace of life. There was no need to shy away from light colors in the updates because she chose commercially rated and washable fabrics for the upholstery, to make cleaning a breeze. “I always have fabrics and floor coverings stain guarded prior to installation,” she says.

Schwartz says they were “excited about the idea of raising our family in a city with such a dynamic cultural landscape.”

The location of the home allows the family to maintain a walkable and convenient lifestyle in an area with retail spots, restaurants and other local businesses just steps away.

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The matching blue paintings were purchased through local artist Amanda Talley. The contemporary purple painting is by Matthew Abbott and purchased through Martine Chaisson Gallery.

While much of the home is characterized by its light colors, the dining room set features a dramatic charred finish. Antique Asian textiles in the background are heirlooms from Matt’s grandparents. “I wanted this room to have a little more contrast,” Schwartz explains. The decorative white pottery is from local shop Pied Nu.

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“This was a determining factor when moving from Manhattan,” Schwartz says.

“It was a carefully considered decision.”

The previous owners of the two-story home commissioned extensive renovations, enlarging the kitchen and adding bedrooms. The Schwartzes also made several changes since moving in five years ago. They scaled back on some of the ornate, antique features and faux finishes and updated light fixtures and fireplaces for a contemporary look that complements the 150-year-old structure. The family also had a swimming pool installed and is gearing up for another round of renovations. They plan to gut the second floor and update the kitchen.

Christa has filled the home with art and treasures from many New Orleans shops and vendors, including Dry Goods on Magazine Street.

Additionally, she says, “Glen Armand Furniture has built a number of custom furniture pieces and millwork for my projects. I also love to see everything happening at Katie Koch Home.” She loves to shop at and work with Perch, an interior design and home goods store.

Christa says she wants the home to have an inviting and “sunny” vibe that reflects the city’s vibrant atmosphere.

The Schwartzes frequently entertain friends on weekends. “We have a steady flow of visitors,” Christa says. The family especially likes to entertain guests on the covered back porch.

As a working mom, Christa maintains a home office. One of her favorite spots — and one where she spends much of her time — is at her own work table. It appears her young daughters may follow in her artistic footsteps: “There are drawers on both sides of the table so that my girls each have a place to store their colored pencils,” she says.

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Schwartz’s study is modern and functional, featuring a custom-designed work table built by Glen Armand, who hand-crafted many of her favorite pieces in the home. “My kids like to sit there and work on art projects while I’m sending emails,” she says. The feather art work was purchased at Pied Nu. The matching guest chairs are vintage Warren Platner.

ABOVE: This minimalist but inviting family room is â&#x20AC;&#x153;where we live most of our lives,â&#x20AC;?

Schwartz says. She designed the coffee table and then hired Glen Armand to fabricate it. The light fixture is by Kelly Wearstler and is available through Perch. The sofa was customized by Ferrell Mittman.

TOP AND BOTTOM RIGHT: The foyer of the home is a contemporary, welcoming space, featuring a table top from Pied Nu; Schwartz designed the base of the table, which was then built by Glen Armand. The deconstructed striped rug is from New York, and the light fixture is made of vintage Murano glass. The yellow hallway painting is by Mallory Page.

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MAXIMALIST MOMENT

MOODY BLUES

Damon necklace in aqua apatite, $90 at Kendra Scott.

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“Necklace 4” by Jody Candrian with spiderweb jasper, bumblebee jasper, gold-dipped agate, agate and variegated jasper, $850 at Pilot/Powell.

STEADY Stone jewelry showcases beauty in the rough

BY EMILY BIHL PUT ASIDE THOSE PRIM-AND-POLISHED GEMS — this season’s must-have jewelry channels the raw, unaltered energy of natural agate, quartz and jasper to create instant drama (and a little edge). The best part? Since every stone is unique, you’ll never spot someone else wearing your signature piece.

SHINE ON

“The stone in this necklace is solar quartz, which gives off natural energy. Who couldn’t use a little energy boost?”

— BRANTLEY SCHWAB, BRANTLEY CECILIA DESIGNER

Solar quartz on sequin chain by Brantley Cecilia, $48 at Blink, SNAP and Lennox + Lane.

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KATE SPADE TORY BURCH PRADA JOIE THEORY LOUBOUTIN VINCE DVF

RAW POWER

GG lariat necklace

by Generation 7 with large agate stone, $50 at Hemline Metairie.

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“No two stones are alike, just like the beautiful women who are drawn to my designs!”

— MEAGAN GAUTHIER, GENERATION 7 DESIGNER

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CREATIVE LIGHTING

BY K ATHERINE M . JOHNSON

Bon Vivant New Orleans’ cigar box Edison lamp in the Valet model offers light and storage space.

PHOTO BY FRANK AYMAMI III

AS AN ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY INSPECTOR, part of Drue Deshotels’ day job is avoiding waste.

So, when he began collecting cigar boxes a few months ago, it was his mission to find a way to repurpose a disposable product.

Deshotels began constructing his cigar box Edison lamps under the name Bon Vivant New Orleans (www. bonvivantneworleans.weebly.com; 504-383-5789) four months ago. The lamps come in decorative Tall and functional Valet models, which offer storage, and are available at NOLA Boards, Zele market on Magazine Street and Abode in Metairie as well as through Bon Vivant’s website.

The boxes Deshotels uses for his lamps are meticulously designed, featuring brightly colored finishes and intricate signature labels, such as Shakespeare’s famous balcony scene

GOOD GIVES

BY K ATHERINE M . JOHNSON

JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS, housing and recovery services organization Eden House is launching its Especially Eden (www. edenhousenola.org/especiallyeden.html) line of curated gift baskets. Brimming with goods from local businesses such as Native Polish, Jambalaya Girl and Orleans Coffee and art by locals Frances Rodriguez, Emma Fick and Alexa Pulitzer, the baskets come in three sizes and make jazzy New Orleans-inspired gifts.

The mission of Eden House is to end human sex trafficking through a holistic approach to recovery. Women accepted into the program are given housing and outpatient therapy over a two-year period, and upon graduation are eligible for housing vouchers and a savings match program for money saved during residency.

The program also stresses the importance of employment counseling, offering support

with resume building and mock interviews to help residents prepare to enter the workforce.

“Because of their complex legal histories, a lot of these women don’t have high school diplomas or GEDs,” says Dana Tumbaga, program coordinator at Eden House.

“A lot of them have felonies on their records, and it’s really hard for them to find jobs. … That’s why there’s such a great need for the social enterprise component that we’re launching.”

Residents involved with Especially Eden receive valuable training in website development, accounting, sales and marketing. The work also connects residents with local companies and potential employers. Sales from

on the boxes of Romeo y Julieta cigars. Deshotels is careful to preserve those graphics when mounting the hardware for the lightbulb, which is protected by an easy-open cage to allow cleaning and equipped with a dimmer switch.

In addition to table lamps, Deshotels makes clocks, music boxes and key boxes and is working on wall sconces and floor lamps, all made from packaging culled from cigar shops around the city. Priced at $60 and up, Deshotels says it’s an impulse buy that doesn’t leave you with buyer’s remorse.

“The main reason I work with cigar boxes is that they’re inexpensive, they’re well-made … and even if you make a dozen, every one is different,” he says. “I like to think I’m saving (the boxes) from a landfill … and turning them into a functional piece of furniture.”

Especially Eden’s Dreamer basket ($75) features wares like coasters and notepads embellished with New Orleans art.

PHOTO COURTESY EDEN HOUSE

the baskets will pay residents’ salaries and fund this and other programs. “(The baskets) get us connected to the community in a great way,” Tumbaga says. “There’s an opportunity to spread the news through business avenues and to support … not only local businesses, but also women- and minority-owned businesses.”

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HOLIDAY GLAM Aimee Carr of Voodoo Makeup tells us how to get this festive look PHOTO BY ROMNEY PHOTOGR APHY

CARR SAYS …

Makeup secret weapon: customized synthetic brushes

Makeup no-no’s: overdrawn, unnaturallooking lips; not matching foundation Favorite place to apply some sparkle: everywhere

PRO TIPS:

Use a makeup shield under the eye to keep cheeks clean.

Use natural human hair lashes. To apply, raise your eyebrow, bend the lash inside-outward and aim for the center of the eye.

Go with monochromatic colors for the rest of this look — use the same shade on the lips and cheeks. Carr mixed Voodoo Makeup’s Lady Bug and Chantilly lipsticks to get this watermelon-colored hue.

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BROWS “Instead of using glue on the brows, I’m using icing and tipping it with a little bit of glitter (using a cotton swab). I use icing because it hardens and doesn’t damage the brows, while still giving texture.”

LIDS “Start with a nude-colored shadow on the lid with a light crease, and add a half black liner on each eyelid.

With your eye pencil, start from the pupil and pull the liner outward.”

LASHES “Spray [false] eyelashes with hair spray, then dip them into loose glitter. Spray them again, keeping the can far enough away so you don’t spray the glitter right off the lashes.”

CHEEKS “Smile, then apply blush to the top of the apple of the cheeks to get that rosy, Mrs. Claus effect.”

CONTOUR “Add a sharp contour on the cheeks and blend well.”

LIPS “Finish lips off with a combination of the glitter colors used on the eyes — apply right in the center of the lips.”

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

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Lowe’s Citywide; www.lowes.com

Canal Furniture Liquidators 3534 Toulouse St., (504) 482-6851; www.canalfurnitureliquidators.com

PHINA 3013 Magazine St., (504) 5105777; 3717 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 888-4141; www.phinashop.com

House Stuff 3939 Toulouse St., (504) 6387332; www.facebook.com/ housestuffnola

Spruce 2043 Magazine St., (504) 2650946; www.sprucenola.com

Magpie 4529 Magazine St., (504) 891-1333 Miss Claudia’s Vintage Clothing & Costumes 4204 Magazine St., (504) 8976310; www.facebook.com/ missclaudiasvintage Prima Donna’s Closet 927 Royal St., (504) 8754437; 1206 St. Charles Ave., (504) 522-3327; www.primadonnascloset.com The Unique Goodwill 480 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 513-2317; www.goodwillno.org

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Bevolo Gas & Electric Lights 318 Royal St.; 521 Conti St., (504) 522-9485; www.bevolo.com Design Lab 5500 Prytania St., (504) 3888781; www.designlabnola.com Eclectic Home 8211 Oak St., (504) 866-6654; www.eclectichome.net Juliet Meeks Design www.shop.julietmeeks.com

Sunday Shop 2025 Magazine St., (504) 3422087; www.sundayshop.co

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Blink 3620 Severn Ave., Metairie, (504) 883-8054; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 834-2820; 5414 Magazine St., (504) 899-4970; www.shopblinkboutique.com Hemline Metairie 605 Metairie Road, Suite B, Metairie, (504) 309-8778; www.facebook.com/ hemline.metairie Kendra Scott 5757 Magazine St., Suite C, (504) 613-4227; www.kendrascott.com Lennox + Lane 2131 Magazine St., (504) 2658180; www.lennoxandlane.com Pilot/Powell 3901 Magazine St., (504) 8271727; www.pilotandpowell.com Sabai 3115 Magazine St., (504) 8999555; www.sabaijewelry.com SNAP 617 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 849-9988; www.facebook.com/shopsnapnola DEC EM BER. 2 0 1 7 <<<

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Dressing for wacky weather

LINDSAY LAWS CO-OWNER OF LUCY ROSE

BY K AT HER INE M . JOHN S ON PHOTOS BY K ARL A PHOTOGR APHY

LOUISIANA “WINTER” CAN BE FICKLE. Morning temperatures can dawdle around the 50-degree mark, then soar to a high of 85 by late afternoon, making the turtleneck and corduroy pants you wore to work a regrettable wardrobe choice.

Lindsay Laws and co-owner and sister Kaitlyn Tufts of Lucy Rose (534 Chartres St., 504-267-0305; 3318 Magazine St., 504-895-0444; www.shoplucyrose. com) talk about year-end trends and share tips for dressing for the days that the weather defies logic.

Laws and Tufts say fall and winter are all about layering and mixing textures, but choosing thin layers is an outfit-saver when the mercury begins to climb. (“It may be 60 degrees outside, but this is still New Orleans,” Tufts says.) Take a wardrobe staple like a simple, flattering LBD and throw a chunky sweater in a fun color or pattern over it.

Tufts says cool weather color trends are rust and emerald, and Laws says summertime-favorite blush is sticking around.

“I love accessories,” the sisters gush, but, they add, balance is all-important. Statement pieces are trending, but Laws advises pairing a statement necklace with simple earrings, or statement earrings with a simple ring to avoid the gilded look.

Open-back mules and booties are musts, and the season’s updates (pointed and open-toe, deluxe fabrics such as suede and velvet and a new palette of colors) elevate the sometimes-frumpy footwear to shoes chic enough for a night on the town.

For the base of this look, Laws and Tufts chose a simple black jogger jumpsuit with a V-neck.

“V-necks elongate you and make you feel taller and more slender — always go for a V over a crew neck,” Laws says. She chose a long tassel necklace as a statement piece to continue the optical illusion that the V-neck creates. She kept the earrings simple, but opted for bold, playful hoops when she added the leopard-print sweater. To make sure the layered look didn’t appear bulky, she and Tufts gave the sweater a playful side knot to designate the waist. A floppy hat in merlot-colored felt tops it all off.

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FROM HOT TO COLD

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.

333 Canal Street The Shops at Canal Place

www.theshopsatcanalplace.com theshopsatcanal

504.522.9200 theshopsatcanalplace