Gambit's CUE Magazine, January 2018

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LIFE + STYLE + DESIGN

GUIDE TO NEW ORLEANS

MAKE SMART GOALS

DRESS FOR YOUR

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MONEY WISE

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CONTENTS

JANUARY 2018

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YOUR BODY, YOUR STYLE

How to dress and shop for your body type

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14 Money

Health + Wellness

Achieve your financial goals this year

Making New Year’s resolutions you can keep

18 CUE Tips

NOMA’s first fashion exhibit and Mardi Gras-themed host gifts

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Real Estate Expert tips to make moving easier

23 #Following

Photographer Margot Landen

ALSO IN THIS ISSUE:

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6 Editor’s Letter

Designer advice for your decor dilemma

21 Resources

Home

Cover image by Kenneth LaFrance.

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[ FROM THE EDITOR ] This issue marks the beginning of my second year at the helm of CUE. While it’s a new-ish beginning for me, it is a fresh start for the magazine.

In 2018, we’re rebranding as CUE Magazine, and bringing our readers fresh, timely content to help y’all live your best lives.

We’re keeping our features about home, fitness, fashion and beauty, but expanding that coverage to address the questions and needs of our readers.

Instead of merely showcasing beautiful homes and luxurious fashion, we want to help you make your space beautiful and find luxurious fashion that works for you. We’re also bringing you reporting on New Orleans real estate and managing finances, and our new fitness features will encompass not just your physical health, but also your emotional and mental well-being.

We couldn’t think of a better time to roll out these new features than the first issue of the new year, when “we” are on our own minds, especially after the spreading-too-thin of the holidays. On Jan. 1, many sit down and pen New Year’s resolutions — promises to ourselves to lose weight, gain confidence, spend less, save more, etc. It’s tempting to think of the New

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P H OTO BY K A R L A P H OTO G R A P H Y

Year as a chance to make a new you. But I prefer to think of the new year as a moment to look at the evolution of you. Instead of viewing the areas you want to change as correcting something undesirable, think about all the progress you’ve made and the ways you’re going to continue to switch gears to make the most of you. We talked to a few experts about some common New Year’s goals, and compiled a wealth of topics and tricks for you to try.

Here’s to the year of you.

Yours in peace, love and high hopes,

President & CEO | MARGO DUBOS Publisher | JEANNE EXNICIOS FOSTER Editor | KATHERINE M. JOHNSON Production Director | DORA SISON

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YOU’VE GOT THIS Making smart New Year’s resolutions

BY SUZ ANNE PFEFFERLE TAFUR LIKE A JUICY PIECE OF GOSSIP, NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS ARE NOTORIOUSLY HARD TO KEEP. Here, a few health and fitness experts share

their best advice for bringing you closer to some common goals — whether it’s dropping a dress size or cutting back the time spent scrolling through social media feeds.

EAT RIGHT.

Shannon Robertson, a registered dietitian and nutritionist and food service director at Curahealth Hospital New Orleans, says you should view your health goals as a “reset” rather than a hard stop. That way, you can commit to moderate, realistic goals that allow flexibility. As an example, she talks about the food group everyone loves to hate: carbs.

“Instead of feeling like a failure when you eat a piece of bread, a potato or any other starch, your new reset goal can be to indulge in your favorite pasta dish or loaded nachos once a week,” she says. “There is still room to indulge without going overboard.”

Robertson says restrictive, all-ornothing goals lead to frustration and overindulgence in the food groups you vowed to avoid in the first place.

Sleep more.

Cook at home more frequently, where you con-

trol the calories in each meal.

Don’t attempt to completely overhaul your diet on Jan. 1.

Instead, make small, incremental changes.

Don’t take yourself too seriously; find humor in

challenging situations rather than feeling defeated.

DO’S

Do something physical daily — exercise can boost your mood.

Keep a daily log of your moods, including how you feel when you wake up and situations that cause you stress, as well as your reaction to them.

DON’TS

Consult your physician before embarking on a new exercise program, especially if you’re not currently active.

Track your progress. Try smartphone apps like Map My Run or gadgets like a Fitbit.

Don’t copy a trendy exercise you saw on Pinterest. Find one that works for you.

Don’t skip breakfast, or any method of fueling your body.

GET REAL. As the mom of two teenagers, Loeb stresses the importance of taking a break from screens every day. She says younger people may have trouble developing social skills, since they are focused on learning how to interact with people from behind a computer or other device. The lack of meaningful interactions and relationships can lead to isolation, depression and anxiety.

Parents should set a good example for their children by disconnecting from social media apps on their phones. Rather than texting and tapping away at that glowing rectangle in the palm of your hand, engage in a face-to-face discussion with a friend or family member.

DO’S

DON’TS

Have a meaningful interaction with someone every day.

It offers perspective that others’ lives aren’t as perfect as they appear on social media.

Don’t compare your life to the lives of the people you follow on these outlets. Instead, remember that people only post “the good stuff,” Loeb says, which is a “snippet of their lives that does not take into account the 99.9 percent of everything else that is going on.”

DON’TS

Don’t focus on “big-ticket items” such as “I want to be happy,” Loeb says. Focus on small goals that will gradually make you feel better.

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Proper sleep is linked to better mental health and a lower BMI (body mass index). More sleep equals less cortisol in the body, which can help keep your appetite in check.

DON’TS

CHEER UP.

Suzy Loeb, a licensed clinical social worker, suggests pinpointing specific areas of your life for improvement, such as finding a better job or expanding your social life, rather than telling yourself, “I’m going to be happier in 2018.”

Meditation may help decrease minor anxiety caused by everyday worries, but Loeb says people also can consider therapy.

“I’ve been taught in my 25 years of practice that therapy is a gift that you can give yourself,” she says. “If you’re unclear about what your goals are, or what direction you should take, then it’s never a bad idea to go to therapy. Sometimes you just need somebody to help you organize your thoughts.”

DO’S

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GET MOVING. Certified personal trainer Celeste Turner recommends incorporating physical activity into your daily routine — whether that means taking the stairs instead of the elevator, or parking farther away from your destination.

Turner advises setting both short-term and long-term exercise goals. A short-term goal may be as simple as, “I want to do 50 crunches by the end of next week.” Long-term goals may include losing 10 pounds or shaving a few minutes off your lap time. Turner suggests creating an exercise plan and committing to it; it needs to become a habit. Sign up for a recurring workout class, find a gym buddy or hire a trainer for a day.

Determining what motivates you also helps, she says. For example, purchasing a new pair of athletic shoes or a snazzy exercise outfit might get you to go for walks more often. If you’re inspired by music, create a playlist that makes you want to move.

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[ DESIGNER TIPS ]

[ DESIGNER TIPS ]

IN YOUR

SPACE Stumped about styling? Your home decor challenges, addressed by local designers.

BY K ATHERINE M. JOHNSON

The walls surrounding the brick pillars create separate “rooms” — they’d make good feature walls. “I’d try a big pattern, in a modern take on a classic design, or a solid bright (color),” Francis says. “Wallpaper is very affordable for such a small space.” Wallpaper by Flat Vernacular, available at Eclectic Home.

“A room without window treatments looks unfinished,” Francis says. “Choose fabrics or patterns that bring out the least dominant color in the room.”

Paint each shelf or back panel a different color for contrast. Other small places to insert color for a big impact are the kitchen backsplash, the space above the cabinets and the ceiling. Try a color with a high gloss.

High-gloss paint in Boothbay Gray, available at Mary’s

Industrial-style statement lights like these anchor similar pieces in the space. Hang comparable pendants over the living area to mirror the modern style of the coffee table. Keep the round shape to contrast the room’s boxy feel.

Ace Hardware.

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tion Company.

Penny Francis & Casi St. Julian OF ECLECTIC HOME What they love: Francis and St. Julian love the architectural details in this space. Emphasize them to create individual “rooms” in this open floor plan. The ceiling beam beyond the kitchen, the brick pillars and even the bedroom and bathroom doors create “breaks” in this home’s long, linear scope.

This small-scale artwork is a great contrast to the vast openness of the space. Group more small frames together here for a gallery effect. I Know I’m Not the Only One by Anna Kincaid, available at Gallery Orange.

“Push the envelope with color here,” Francis says. “Try an overdyed antique rug, or keep this sisal rug and layer it with an animal hide — great because of its abstract shape — or put a color under it. To me, stripes make a good neutral.”

Overdyed rug, available at NOLA Rugs.

Accent pillows add texture and color to a room. They also pull together the room’s decor.

Lumbar pillow, available at Eclectic Home.

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Hang oversized mirrors on the brick pillars for a 3-D effect. A metallic frame introduces another material, and the round shape breaks up the long, linear feel of the space. Regency -era antique mirror, available at Neal Auc-

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DECOR DILEMMA: A NEW HOME A new home is a blank canvas — a big white box waiting to be filled with treasures. That’s great … unless blank canvases leave you in a state of creative paralysis.

Penny Francis and Casi St. Julian, the mother-daughter duo behind Eclectic Home, understand your pain and encourage clients to take their time with new design projects.

“The first thing we discuss is how are you going to live in these spaces,” Francis says. No need to break out the credit card just yet.

Consider your aesthetic. The internet is great for inspiration, “but it may not look like ‘you’ when it gets into your space,” St. Julian says. When you’ve nailed that down, “Determine your anchor pieces, then your accents,” she says. “Pick out rugs first, then pick out artwork and textiles a little bit at a time.” Add in some lush green plants for “proof of life.”

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FINANCIAL

FITNESS

Get your spending in shape with expert advice.

BY K ATHERINE M. JOHNSON

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“I’M GOING TO GET MY MONEY RIGHT.”

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How many people start the new year with this lofty goal, only to find budgets blown and savings depleted by mid-year?

Beginning 2018 with a solid budget is a good first step to changing spending habits, but it’s not the only key to success.

“A budget is really about saying ‘no,’” says Jude Boudreaux, partner and senior financial planner at The Planning Center, “but you also have to figure out the ‘yeses.’ What is it you really want to do with your money? The more specific you get, the better your spending and saving become.”

Figuring out financial priorities and working toward them — a vacation, paying down credit card debt — is more effective than saying, “I’m going to save money and spend less.” The psychological pull of a concrete goal is more powerful than vague statements about being smarter financially. When we spend money, the instant gratification reinforces spending. Reaching your savings goal needs its own tangible reward to give us the same kick.

It’s also important not to commit to drastic spending changes.

“Crash diets usually end up at the buffet,” Boudreaux says. “Spending works the same way. It’s not really a logical, mathematical process because there are psychological processes at work.”

Denial, pressure, shame — when we don’t meet our goals or we make financial mistakes, these emotions activate a negative feedback loop in our brains and don’t help us make better choices. Treat yourself with compassion when learning new spending habits.

Boudreaux’s first step to financial fitness is to develop a tracking system.

Websites and apps such as YNAB.com connect bank accounts and credit cards so users can see all their spending in one place. The app imports each transaction and users can categorize each expense. It’s a streamlined way to learn about your actual spending habits and establish a baseline for where your money goes. Check it at least weekly, and scrutinize each purchase, he says. Think about that last transaction from Amazon — do you feel good about that choice, or did you forget what you purchased already?

Once you have these conversations with yourself, you’ll start to make different spending decisions and real progress toward your goals.

If you want to … … Pay off personal debt Try to reduce the cost of the debt first, Boudreaux says. If your credit score is solid, you may be eligible for an interest-free balance transfer to rid yourself of high interest rates on credit card debt.

Most private student loans can be refinanced for a lower interest rate, potentially saving thousands of dollars over the course of repayment. Certain federal student loans are eligible for loan forgiveness if the loan holder is employed by a nonprofit.

“Nonprofits are pretty broad in New Orleans,” he says. “Most hospitals are nonprofits, and everyone from the janitors to the physicians would be eligible.

It’s really important to find out if you’re on track for that.”

When you’re ready to tackle the payments, it’s all about “snowballing your debt,” he says. “Start on the smallest balance first and chip away at it. When that one is paid off, it activates the success cycle in your brain.”

… Save for a down payment on a house “First, think about what makes a home, not a house,” Boudreaux says. “It’s psychological — it’s not really about money. Is it so you can have a yard for your dog, or start a family?”

Once you’ve established what you want and why, find out what you can afford.

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“Crash diets usually end up at the buffet.

Spending works the same way.” a property at an open house, check your credit (every citizen is allowed one free three-bureau credit report annually; check out AnnualCreditReport.com) and address incorrect information immediately. It can take a while to get discrepancies sorted out.

Keep tracking your spending to see what kind of mortgage payment you can afford. Don’t forget to account for principal, interest, taxes and insurance.

Once you’ve got a firm number in mind, you can start to save.

“Make sure you start with the ‘why’ first,” Boudreaux says. “If you start on Realtor.com, you may get yourself into a situation where you’re really constrained because you can’t afford to do anything else other than pay your house note.”

Keep investment expenses as low as possible.

“There’s a lot of things we can’t control with investing,” Boudreaux says, “but we can control how much you spend to invest. Companies like Vanguard … offer low-cost portfolios.”

Boudreaux also recommends investing in a company where you can keep all your funds (retirement accounts and investments) together, so you can manage and learn about your money easily.

… Be prepared for medical expenses Qualified high-deductible insurance plans are eligible for health savings accounts. Payroll contributions into these accounts are made before taxes, subsequent deposits are tax-deferred and withdrawals are tax-free when used for medical expenses. After age 65, you can use the money however you want.

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If your employer offers a matching contribution to a retirement plan, contribute at least enough money to get the match.

“It’s free money and a guaranteed return on your investment,” Boudreaux says.

If you don’t have an employersponsored retirement plan, open a Roth IRA — payroll contributions are added after taxes, but deposits are taxdeferred and some withdrawals are tax-free in certain situations.

… Invest

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There’s a lot of flexibility in how you can use the funds as well.

Contribute as much as you can.

“Do something, and then do some more,” Boudreaux says.

“Start with what you can and then increase by 1 percent of your budget. Depositing lump sums like tax returns will also go a long way.”

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[ FASHION TIPS ]

YOUR BODY,

YOUR STYLE

FASHION IS HARDLY ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL, but it can feel that way when you’re trying on the sixth pair of jeans that don’t fit.

We asked three women to share their wardrobe woes, and three experts responded with advice on finding the perfect fit, no matter your shape or size.

IF YOU ARE...

PETITE Andrea Andrade 5’ 1”

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WARDROBE WOE: “Definitely length, because of my height. Tops are sometimes an issue because they can run big and be way too long.”

THE EXPERT: Alyssa Mannina, owner of Swoon Boutique New Orleans

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PRO TIPS: Follow the two-thirds rule.

“Don’t wear outfits that split up your body at the center line — you never want to create two halves,” Mannina says. “Instead, wear (bottoms) that cover two thirds of your body, like highwaist pants, and shirts that cover one third. It makes you look taller.”

Keep it simple. Patterns and too many colors break up a petite body into blocks. Stick with two colors for an outfit, or go monochrome to continue the body’s vertical line.

Andrea wears a navy jumpsuit by C/MEO COLLECTIVE, $187 at Swoon Boutique New Orleans.

Whether short, lean or curvy, styles that fit the body you love.

BY K ATHERINE M. JOHNSON PHOTOS BY KENNETH LAFRANCE

IF YOU ARE...

TALL

Margaret Wild 5’ 10” WARDROBE WOE: “I tend to steer clear of pants because I am tall with wide hips. It’s hard to find pants that are long enough for my legs, wide enough for my hips and rear and narrow enough for my waist.”

THE EXPERT: Ron Jones, store manager of FeBe Clothing

PRO TIPS: Take the high-rise. The extra length in the seat of high-waisted pants should give a comfortable mid-rise fit to ladies with long torsos.

Go to great (new) lengths. Buy pants in calf-skimming hems such as culottes and cropped legs. Try naturally longer silhouettes like wide legs and flares for a full-length fit.

Buy bigger blouses.

For long torsos, try a top that’s a size or two too large. To define the waist, tuck in the hem.

Margaret wears a satin split-neck top, $187, and pants by Derek Lam 10 Crosby, $325 at FeBe Clothing.

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IF YOU ARE...

CURVY Corrie Pellerin

5’ 7”

WARDROBE WOE: “Clothing for curvy girls is often way too big or way too small. I’m a pear shape, so I have to alter everything.”

THE EXPERT: Jaclyn McCabe, owner of Jaci Blue

Corrie wears a silk camisole by Eileen Fisher, $218 at Saks Fifth Avenue, a suede capelet, $125 at Relish New Orleans and high-rise jeans, $39.99 at Old Navy. CM

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es work best for in-betweeners (sizes 10 to 16) like Corrie. Clothing that’s too blousy will hide your shape, and too-tight apparel will accentuate everything, including what you want to minimize. Accentuate the smallest part of the body (usually the waist) to draw the eye.

Don’t be afraid of a little “pop.” Color is your friend — choose hues that are complimentary or right next to each other on the color wheel, but be careful of mixing bright colors with black. It can create so much contrast that the body looks segmented.

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PRO TIPS: Show good form. Structured tops, bottoms and dress-

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ART MEETS

FASHION

MEETS ART

The New Orleans Museum of Art debuts its first fashion exhibit

BY K ATHERINE M. JOHNSON

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THIS WINTER, THE NEW ORLEANS MUSEUM OF ART (NOMA) WILL HOST ITS FIRST COUTURE EXHIBIT, titled A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes.

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“We were really excited about the opportunity to showcase couture in a way that emphasizes that fashion is art,” says Margaux Krane, communications and marketing manager at NOMA. Each “room” of the exhibit will house multimedia experiences of each of seven female archetypes: The Mother Earth, Sage, Magician, Enchantress, Explorer, Heroine and Thespian. Exhibit items will include gowns, capes and other apparel, photography and artworks that represent both the strengths and weaknesses of each archetype.

Some of the works are easily recognizable, some are experimental and some are mind-boggling, including 3-D printed dresses by Iris van Herpen and swim and athletic wear designed via software that inputs custom measurements by Chromat.

“It’s going to be an immersive world created through couture, accessories and dramatic lighting, emphasized by the organization of the installation itself,” Krane says.

The current major exhibit at NOMA is East of the Mississippi: Nineteenth-Century American Landscape Photography. It closes Jan. 2, at which point the A Queen Within team will begin renovating the space to accommodate the equipment necessary for the new exhibit.

“It will look like a completely different room,” Krane says. “They customize everything, down the colors on the walls. These spaces will feel completely different than they do now. I’m excited to see it — I am envisioning it, but when you actually see it, it’s never what you think.”

A Queen Within is not a traveling exhibit; the organizers (an international team of curators, collectors and designers) chose New Orleans specifically to display the collection. The exhibit is making its way to the Crescent City through collaboration with art consulting groups Barrett Barerra Projects and MUSEEA, and is sponsored in part by local art patrons Ashley Longshore and Millie Davis Kohn.

“I don’t know how many other American cities or museums will get this exhibit,” Krane says. “It’s a big deal that we will have such a large collection of

Best known for bodyhugging cat suits worn by the likes of Lady Gaga and Rihanna, Pam Hogg’s dresses such as this one created for her 2016 spring/ summer line evoke an imaginative reinterpretation of the cagey panniers worn by women of Marie Antoinette’s royal court.

Photo courtesy Pam Hogg

(Alexander) McQueen items. He’s such an important designer, and to see that without having to travel is a gift.”

McQueen’s work married the edgy and the feminine, and iconic pieces such as brass knuckle -handled handbags and silk scarves emblazoned with skulls became must-haves for everyday consumers and celebrities alike. His couture styles often combined materials like vinyl, tartan and feathers — sometimes in the same garment. Each of his works probably could represent all seven of the archetypes on display in this exhibit.

A Queen Within: Adorned Archetypes opens Feb. 21 and runs through May 28.

TOP: Model Aminata Faye is photographed in a dress by visual artist Mame-Diarra Niang for Omar Victor Diop’s series “The Studio of the Vanities.” The project was launched to display the burgeoning art, fashion and culture scene in Dakar, Senegal.

Photo courtesy MAGNIN-A Gallery BOTTOM: This Victorian-inspired gown is part of Alexander McQueen’s 2006 autumn/winter collection, for which he drew on his Scottish roots (one of his favorite sources of inspiration).

Photo courtesy RKL Consulting

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[ RESOURCES ] A listing of the retailers and professionals featured in this issue of CUE MAGAZINE.

You’ve got this

301 Canal St., (504) 524-2200; www.saksfifthavenue.com

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Swoon Boutique New Orleans

Celeste Turner (504) 231-8616; www.celestefit.com

130 Harrison Ave., (504) 516-2770; www.swoonboutiqueneworleans.com

Shannon Robertson (504) 655-1468

Get on the best guest list

Suzy Loeb (504) 459-4559; www.beginningfamilies.com

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Gallery B. Fos

New year, new lease

2138 Magazine St., (504) 444-2967; www.beckyfos.com

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Hazelnut New Orleans 5525 Magazine St., (504) 891-2424; www.hazelnutneworleans.com

French Quarter Realty 1041 Esplanade Ave., (504) 9495400; www.fqr.com

Little Miss Muffin

Steve Richards Properties

244 Metairie Road, Metairie, (504) 833-6321; 766 Harrison Ave., (504) 482-8200; www.shoplittlemissmuffin.com

712 Orleans Ave., (504) 258-1800; www.facebook.com/steverichardsproperties

In your space

Martin Wine Cellar

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Eclectic Home 8211 Oak St., (504) 866-6654; www.eclectichome.net

Gallery Orange

Mary’s Ace Hardware 732 N. Rampart St., (504) 529-4465

Neal Auction Company

NOLA Rugs 3944 Magazine St., (504) 891-3304; www.nolarugs.com

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2111 Magazine St., (504) 603-2929; www.jaciblue.com

Jude Boudreaux

Old Navy

The Planning Center, 2727 Prytania St., Suite 18, (504) 717-4862; www.theplanningcenter.com

Your body, your style PA G E 1 6

FeBe Clothing 474 Metairie Road, Suite 102, Metairie, (504) 835-5250; www. febeclothing.com

Oakwood Center, 197 Westbank Expressway, Gretna, (504) 362-0184; Elmwood Shopping Center, 1136 S. Clearview Parkway, Harahan, (504) 729-6170; The Esplanade, 1401 W. Esplanade Ave., Kenner, (504) 4418788; www.oldnavy.com

Relish New Orleans

600 Metairie Road, Suite B, Metairie, (504) 309-3336; www.relishneworleans.com

Saks Fifth Avenue

The Shops at Canal Place,

Miss Smarty Pants 5523 Magazine St., (504) 891-6141; www.misssmartypantsnola.com

Octavia Books 513 Octavia St., (504) 899-7323; www.octaviabooks.com

Scriptura Lakeside Shopping Center Annex, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, (504) 219-1113; 5423 Magazine St., (504) 897-1555; www.scriptura.com

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4038 Magazine St., (504) 899-5329; www.nealauction.com

Jaci Blue

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Financial fitness

714 Elmeer Ave., Metairie, (504) 896-7300; Village Shopping Center, 2895 Highway 190, Mandeville, (985) 951-8081; 3827 Baronne St., (504) 899-7411; www.martinwine.com

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#FOLLOWING:

MARGOT LANDEN P H OTO G R A P H E R |

LIKES

Favorite restaurant: “Coquette.”

Guilty pleasure: “Donuts and coffee from District Donuts.”

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Favorite place to shop: “Billy Reid. My personal style borders on classic chic and tomboy, which is totally the Billy Reid vibe.”

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Cafe Du Monde or Morning Call?

“Morning Call. I have so many good memories of interactions with family and friends there.”

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Personal mantra: “Food, music, football and family.”

MUSTHAVES

Watch by Skagen — “If I could sum up my personal style in one object, it would be that watch.”

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen — “I have at least a dozen copies all over the place.”

Jo Malone cologne Sugar tinted lip treatment in Rose

by Fresh Sugarfina’s Champagne bears Green tea — “I love No. Six Depot’s teas, and the large blue bag of tea is from Japan — my brother brought it back for me. I have no idea what the bag says.”

CURRENT PROJECT

The Incomparable Magazine Street by John Magill “The experience of working on the book was way more than I could have anticipated. I got to show the love and brag about New Orleans — the city I love the most.”

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board, “but it came a lot sooner than I had thought to hope.” The book is available at shops all along Magazine Street, including Hazelnut New Orleans and Fleurty Girl.

Landen admits it’s easy for photographers to “hide behind the camera,” but she hopes to forge an open dialogue between photographers and other artists to create an even more influential product, much like her collaboration with Magill.

“Portraiture is something I’m drawn to,” Landen says.

“I’m fascinated by that human connection and breaking the seal to get to know someone and pull something out of them that you can’t really see. It’s impossible to fully capture them, but you can at least get a little love note.” CM

CUE MAGAZINE

YOU COULD CALL MARGOT LANDEN “OLD SCHOOL.” First clue: She likes old movies.

“As a kid, I was obsessed with films,” Landen says. “I would watch classics like Gone With the Wind over and over again and I’d pause and watch each frame — each was perfectly shot. It was beautiful storytelling.”

Second: She takes pictures with an actual camera (no shade to smartphone users) and shoots on 35mm film (remember that stuff?).

“I was really into photography as a little girl,” Landen says.

“I saved up about $800 and I went out and bought a Minolta XD11 — I was in sixth grade. I’m a Nikon person now, and I still love shooting on film. … You just can’t duplicate that look in digital format.”

And third: She thinks there’s no place like home.

“New Orleans has a soul,” she says. “It has a heartbeat that beats differently than any other city I’ve been to or lived in. There’s a unity and togetherness here — everyone is passionate about the same things and that’s why they don’t leave.”

Born in New Orleans and raised in Lafayette, Landen is a Louisiana girl despite stints living in Dallas (where she started her photography business) and Los Angeles. Photography gigs such as ad campaigns and weddings have taken Landen as far away as Singapore, but her love for her hometown always draws her back to the South.

Landen provided the photography for John Magill’s book The Incomparable Magazine Street, published by locally owned River Road Press in October, just in time for New Orleans’ Tricentennial celebration.

Landen had taken official photos for French Quarter Festival (FQF) on and off for four years, which is how she met Marci Schramm. Schramm helmed FQF for nine years before moving on in 2016 to co-manage River Road Press with founder and husband Scott Campbell. When John Magill, a longtime curator at The Historic New Orleans Collection, pitched the idea for a book about Magazine Street to Schramm and Campbell, Schramm knew who to tap for the accompanying photography.

“I took test shots for about a year,” Landen says. “I spent about 1,000 hours (on the project) from start to finish.”

She says working on a book was always on her dream

Green or red streetcar? “Green.”

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