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H O M E | FAS H I O N | B E AU T Y

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SHOPPING

New & Cool Puttin’ on the glitz

With the band

The pros and cons of four fitness bands

Pressed for success

A detox juice recipe from The Pressery

Street style

Four blocks to explore on Magazine Street

HOME

Pillow fight

Throw pillows with attitude

FASHION

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Opening night

Debut in these stunning holiday gowns

CUE Kids

Cute, cozy hats and gloves

BEAUTY

Going platinum

How to achieve and maintain the blondest blonde

PERSPECTIVES

Editor’s letter

Backstage at the Saenger

#NOLA Instagrammers

Four local Instagram accounts to follow

Dress $98 at The Red Carpet; earrings, $235 at Jezebel’s.

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JANUARY 2015

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Mignon Faget believes SIMPLE is SMART. HIVE Bronze Designs

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FR OM T H E EDITOR PHOTO BY JANINE JOFFE | MAKEUP BY MARIA BARREDA

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ilded plasterwork, crystal chandeliers, burnished marble floors … each time I enter the Saenger Theatre, I feel humbled by its grandeur, like a tiny ballerina in a jewelry box. When this month’s CUE fashion shoot (p.

25) brought our team backstage at the theater, I was eager to see the dressing rooms and orchestra pit used by the stars.

We entered not through the grand great hall, but a nondescript side door on Basin Street. The stage stood dark and empty — crew members had cleared the last of Phantom of the Opera sets at 2 a.m.

A freight elevator trundled us to the basement, where we found bare-bones dressing rooms and a kitchen that resembled an office break room’s, complete with coffee pot and leftover pizza in the fridge. The Saenger’s opulence is reserved for its audience, not its performers.

The team set up in a large, mirror-lined dressing room. As makeup artists and hairstylists beautified the model and stylists pulled gown after gown from rustling plastic wrap, my inner thespian thrilled. We were, even if in the smallest

of ways, part of the Saenger’s rich lineage. When the photographer snapped photos of the model onstage, wearing a slinky, sparkling two-piece gown, she appeared every inch a diva — which is exactly how one should look in a holiday gown.

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NEW + COOL

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SHOPPING

GLITTERS

EMBRACE THE SPARKLE OF THE SEASON WITH GLITZY ACCESSORIES.

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E L L I S Gold pumps, $299.99 at UAL (518 Chartres St., 504-301-4437; www.shopual.com).

Patterned sequined crop top, $77 at Sincerely Luxe (2240 Magazine St., Suite 102, 504-522-5487; www.sincerelyluxe.com).

Glittery clutch, $199.99 at UAL.

Moose, $65 at Hazelnut (2735 Highway 190, Mandeville, 985-6268900; 5515 Magazine St., 504-891-2424; www.hazelnut.com).

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SHOPPING

Sequined dress, $86 at Gia’s Boutique (4513 Magazine St., 504-302-9655; www.shopgias.com).

Sparkly platform heels, $313.99 at UAL.

Pillow, $150 at Haven (300 Jefferson Highway, Suite 102, 504-304-2144; www.havencustomfurnishings.com).

Bangle bracelets, $10 each at Miss Claudia’s Vintage Clothing & Costumes (4204 Magazine St., 504-897-6310; www.missclaudias.com).

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FEATURE

FASHION

I’m with

the band WHICH FITNESS BAND IS JUST YOUR TYPE?

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THE WHOLESOME ONE

THE SPORTY ONE

THE CUTE ONE

PROS: The Jawbone UP24 automatically syncs with a smartphone using Bluetooth technology and has fun apps (one monitors your caffeine consumption and can tell you when to quit drinking coffee for a good night’s rest).

It’s easy to take on and off and slim enough to stack with other bracelets.

PROS: Unlike many other fitness bands, the Garmin Vivosmart Activity Tracker is compatible with bike sensors and water-resistant enough to be worn swimming, making it ideal for triathletes. The touch screen displays notifications from a smartphone.

PROS: Tory Burch designed this metal hinged bracelet to hold the Fitbit Flex, which tracks movement, calories burned and sleep patterns. The sophisticated brass casing makes it one of the only fitness bands to complement formal attire.

CONS: There’s no clock display, which can be jarring on a device that feels like a wristwatch.

Although it’s water-resistant, the device has glitches after being worn in the shower.

CONS: It’s not attractive, and the sleep tracking is not very detailed.

PRICE: $169.99 at Best Buy

PRICE: $129.99 at RadioShack (citywide; www.radioshack.com)

CONS: At $195, the designer casing costs more than the FitBit Flex itself, and it only comes in gold hues.

PRICE: Fitbit Flex, $99.99 at Best Buy (citywide; www.bestbuy.com); Tory Burch bracelet, $195 at www.toryburch.com

THE GEEKY ONE PROS: The Microsoft Band has a wide range of sensors and measurements, from heart rate and sleep tracking to workout tracking. It works across platforms (Android, iOS or Windows phones) and vibrates when you get a phone call or email. The touch screen is easy to navigate.

CONS: It’s bulky, rubbery and loses a charge quickly.

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FEATURE Made of organic, all-local produce, cold-pressed juices are stored in glass bottles.

PHOTO BY NOMITA JOSHI-GUPTA

PERSPECTIVES

GR EEN DAY

The Pressery’s signature detox drink 1 cucumber 1 cup spinach 2 cups kale 1 celery stick 1 1/2 green apples 4 mint leaves 1/2 medium lemon, peeled

Pressed

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ans of Kim Nguyen’s clean, modern takes on Vietnamese dishes at Magasin (4201 Magazine St., 504-896.7611; www. magasincafe.com) may be interested in her newest venture: an organic, cold-pressed juice bar named The Pressery (3005 Magazine St., 504-304-7791; www.thepresserynola. com). Though the juice bar concept isn’t new, some of the ingredients are off the beaten path: think pennyworth shots instead of wheat grass, artichoke juice instead of apple.

“I wanted to incorporate Asian vegetables that people may not know the benefits of,” Nguyen says. “It’s great to incorporate Asian remedies and vegetables people may not take a second look at.”

Nguyen grew up drinking fresh juices daily, a tradition handed down from her mother and grandmother. “We take a shot of pennyworth or the bitter melon,” Nguyen says. “We have this juice tradition. I now have my family do it.”

Nguyen credits her juicing habit for her B Y M I S S Y W I L K I N S O N glowing complexion and high energy levels. At The Pressery, customers can pick up a glass bottle of juice made from local produce for $8 or enough juices for a three-day cleanse for $160. The juice bar also has grab-and-go options like kale salad, brown rice spring rolls from Magasin and cold-pressed juice ice pops. Once a month, The Pressery will collaborate with the restaurant Seed and offer items from its menu.

As holiday parties approach, Nguyen urges people not to overdo it when it comes to food and drink. But if they do, juice can help restore them.

“After a long day of drinking and eating you need … green juice,” she says. “Juicing is like a restart.”

Juice the produce using the method of your choice and combine juices.

Drink immediately.

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success KIM NGUYEN, OWNER OF THE PRESSERY JUICE BAR, SHARES JUICE DETOX TIPS AND A RECIPE.

A green juice can help you rejuvenate after a night of overindulgence.

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FEATURE

Zigzag pillow, $156 at Eclectic Home (8211 Oak St., 504-866-6654; www.eclectichome.net).

HOME

Mooreland pillow designed by Starla Michelle Halfmann, $98 and up at Anthropologie (The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 504-592-9972; www.anthropologie.com).

Pillow

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PUNCH UP YOUR DECOR WITH THESE ARTFUL ACCENT PIECES. Art pillow by Olesya Robison, $65 at Where Y’Art (www.whereyart.net/artist/olesya-robison).

Skull pillow, $56 at Eclectic Home.

Basket weave pillow, $140 at Eclectic Home.

Bright green pillow, $90 at Eclectic Home.

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OBI DRESS ANNA DRESS

LENA DRESS

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3312 Magazine St. â&#x20AC;˘ 504-891-7443

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OPENING

NIGHT Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re center stage or in the concessions line, diva-worthy holiday dresses keep all eyes on you.

P H O T O G R A P H Y B Y EL I Z A B E T H P ER R IN S T Y L IN G B Y A L G S T Y L E

Dress, $440, shoes, $455, both at Febe; sheer trench coat, $525, clutch, $245, both at Clover; earrings, $80 at Jezebelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

Blush and gray sequined dress, $148 at Hattie Sparks; pink fur, $1,095, shoes $295, both at Febe; necklace, $375 at Jezebelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s.

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Gown, $790, earrings, $42, both at The Red Carpet; bracelet, $325, clutch, $1,500, both at Jezebelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; shoes, $325 at Febe.

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Two-piece sequined set, $538 at The Red Carpet; cuff, $115, fur stole, $200, both at Jezebelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s; thin cuff, $78, bracelet, $65, both at Hattie Sparks; hair jewels, $45 at Bella Vita Hair Salon.

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Dress, $280, booties, $55, both at Febe; earrings, $150 at Jezebel’s; clutch, $250 at Clover.

PHOTOGRAPHY

Elizabeth Perrin (310-993-5612; www.elizabethperrin.com)

LIGHTING ASSISTANT

James Firios

STYLING

Aimee Gowland and Corrie Pellerin for ALG Style (www.algstyle.net)

STYLING ASSISTANTS

Courtney Jones and Jill R. Plotkin

HAIR

Sherrie Dix and Stephanie Tranchina for Bella Vita Hair Salon (511 Fremaux Ave., Slidell, 985-643-2685; www.bellavitahairsalon.com)

MAKEUP

Barbara Billeaudeau (504-994-4762; www.barbarellas.yolasite.com)

MODEL

Olivia Shelton for Kennedy Management (625 Baronne St.,504-522-5977; www.kennedy.management, Instagram @kennedymanagement)

SHOOT COORDINATOR

Missy Wilkinson

STORE INFORMATION

Clover (2240 Magazine St., Suite 101, 504-272-0792; www.boutiqueclover.com) Febe (474 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-835-5250; www.febeclothing.com) Hattie Sparks (714 Adams St., 504-304-5975; www. hattiesparks.com) Jezebel’s (4606 Magazine St., 504-895-7784; www. jezebels.com) The Red Carpet (1901 Highway. 190, Mandeville, 985-231-7177; 3425 Magazine St., 504-281-4610; www. redcarpetllc.com)

Special thanks to Karin Curley and the entire staff at the Saenger Theatre (1111 Canal St., 504-525-1052; www.saengernola.com) for hosting our photo shoot.

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HOLIDAYS ON THE HOME FRONT Visit The National WWII Museum’s 1940s style boutique this holiday season at the corner of Andrew Higgins and Magazine Street. Apparel and accessories with a vintage flair for men, women, and children!

Mention this ad and receive 15% off of any in-store purchase.

Visit SHOPWWII.org or call 504-528-1944 x 244.

Museum admission is not required to shop our stores.

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SHOPPING

WINTER WA R DROBE S

KEEP KIDS WARM AND COZY WITH HATS AND GLOVES THEY’LL LOVE TO WEAR. B Y

Knit cap, $11.99 at SWAP for Kids; green sunglasses, $19.99 at ZukaBaby; fleece scarf, $35, at Massey’s Professional Outfitters.

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White cable knit beanie, $25 at Massey’s Professional Outfitters; mirrored aviator sunglasses, $80 at St. Charles Vision; chunky knit scarf, $7.99 at SWAP for Kids.

Black spider cap, $25, and thermal gloves, $29, both at Massey’s Professional Outfitters; red RayBan Wayfarer sunglasses, $59 at St. Charles Vision.

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Raccoon-print mittens, $28, organic cashmere beanie, $26, both at ZukaBaby; black Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses, $59 at St. Charles Vision.

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SHOPPING

Striped ski mask, $26, snow goggles, $48, and gloves, $11, all at Pippen Lane.

STORE INFORMATION Masseyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Professional Outfitters (816 N. Highway 190, Covington, 985-809-7544; 3131 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-885-1144; 509 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-648-0292; www.masseysoutfitters.com) Pippen Lane (2930 Magazine St., 504-269-0106; www.pippenlane.com)

St. Charles Vision (citywide; www.stcharlesvision.com)

SWAP for Kids (7722 Maple St., 504-218-5996; www.swapforkids.com) ZukaBaby (2122 Magazine St., 504-596-6540; www.zukababy.com)

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LUSTERPHILE

BEAUTY

Going

PLATINUM WHAT TO KNOW BEFORE CHANNELING YOUR INNER MARILYN B Y

F Blue Malva shampoo, $33, and conditioner, $19, correct brassy tones. Available at Paris Parker salons.

M I S S Y

ew hues are as attention-grabbing as platinum blonde — and none are harder to maintain.

“Platinum blonde is the most high-maintenance shade of blonde you can choose, says Chrissie Gilberti, hair color director for Paris Parker Salon Group (www.parisparker.com). “[Platinum blonde] is a lifestyle,” says Alise Lavergne, color director at Glenn Michael Salon (1623 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-828-6848; www.glennmichaelsalon. com). “It takes money, and it doesn’t happen overnight.”

Depending on your hair’s natural color and whether it has been colored before, the multi-step process can take anywhere from a few hours to a year to complete. For natural blondes or light brunettes, the process is less invasive. People whose hair is dyed a dark, artificial hue have to remove old color first, a process that might take months. People with dark brown or black hair may sacrifice some length, because processed hair is more fragile.

“Anyone can be platinum,” Lavergne says. “Some people are going to get there faster than others.”

Hair has three color molecules, Gilberti says: green, red and yellow. Going platinum blonde consists of lifting blue and red color molecules from the hair using bleach, which “chews up cuticle … like a little Pac-Man,” says Glenn Michael, owner of Glenn Michael Salon. Balancing the remaining yellow color molecule with a violet or blue toner gives hair its platinum appearance.

Going platinum damages hair and strips its oils, so colorists recommend gentle, nourishing products and low pH shampoos: Gilberti

W I L K I N S O N

recommends Aveda’s Damage Remedy line, and Lavergne suggests the Wella Luxe Oil line. If hair becomes brassy, a shampoo that deposits blue pigment, such as Aveda’s Blue Malva, will cancel out warm tones.

“If your hair feels dry, grab the moisture product,” Gilberti says. “If it’s brassy, use the blue product. If it feels damaged and fragile, use a damage product. You basically have to feed your hair what it needs.”

Platinum blonde hair also requires TLC. Cut back on blow-drying, lower your flat iron’s heat to 355 degrees, and use thermal sealant when heat styling. Hair will be a little drier, so shampooing can be less frequent.

“I suggest a dry shampoo and not washing every day so the hair doesn’t dry itself out,” Laverge says.

Maintenance is essential.

Naturally dark hair can show roots as soon as two to three weeks after going blonde.

“Being platinum is a commitment,” GIlberti says.

“Is it fun?

Absolutely. I think everyone should try it. But you have to invest the time and money to do it right.”

Wella Luxe Oil line restores damaged hair, $22 and up at Glenn Michael Salon.

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FEATURE

Instagrammers FOUR INSPIRING LOCAL INSTAGRAM ACCOUNTS TO FOLLOW

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Graham Blackall (@grahamblackall) NEW ORLEANS-BASED FOOD PHOTOGRAPHER & BLOGGER AT WWW.GLAZEDANDCONFUSED.US

Laura Steffan (@lsteffan) NEW ORLEANS-BASED PHOTOGRAPHER

About: I am constantly inspired by the beauty found in New Orleans and enjoy photographing the city’s magical and charismatic cultural details. I also enjoy shooting landscapes and nature when I get the chance to travel.

Instagram tip: Consider a unique composition for the image. Get down low, move farther back or closer to the subject, or just be more aware of what will be included in the shot to capture the most interesting angle.

Patrick Melon (@melontao)

NEW ORLEANS PHOTOGRAPHER AND LSU STUDENT

About: I’ve taken photography seriously for about the past six years. I’m graduating this December with a [Bachelor of Fine Arts degree] in photography from LSU. Lately I’ve tried to focus on the environments I live in and the people who occupy those places.

About: My journey as a photographer has taken a few different routes since I first started shooting at age 13. I had done event photography, creative portraiture and even fashion photography before giving up photography altogether after my art school dreams turned into a nightmare. It wasn’t until I started my food blog, Glazed & Confused, that I started taking it seriously again. I’ve worked as a food photographer with countless restaurants throughout New Orleans.

Instagram tip: For the best food Instagrams, always shoot from above and get as many elements of the dish in the frame without cluttering it. Textures like marble, slate and wood make beautiful backgrounds.

Instagram tip: Pay attention to the sunlight. The time of day you take a photo is equally as important as your subject matter.

Angel Vu (@angeltvu) NEW ORLEANS-BASED FILM PHOTOGRAPHER AND MODEL

About: I’ve only been shooting for about four to five months. My boyfriend used to take photos of me, and it was then that I fell in love with photography. We aren’t your average digital photographers, though. We passionately shoot film. There is so much emotion and feeling that we get from it. Film is not dead.

Instagram tip: Don’t be afraid to get creative. Dare to be different. Oh, and download the VSCO Cam app. It makes everything that much better.

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Magazine Street’s six-mile corridor offers too many restaurants, boutiques and antiques shops to tackle in one day. Hop on a bike or streetcar and while away an afternoon exploring this four-block stretch.

P’s & Q’s

(5720 Magazine St., 504-897-5131; www. piesandquiches. com). The selection changes weekly at this quaint pie shop. Pick up a few mini green curry chicken pot pies ($8 each) and dinner is done.

Martinique Bistro ELEONORE ST

(5908 Magazine St., 504-891-8495; www.martiniquebistro.com). After a long day of shopping, unwind with moules frites and a glass of sauvignon blanc in the covered courtyard of this French bistro.

NASHVILLE ST

MAGAZINE ST ARABELLA ST

Miss Smarty Pants (5523 Magazine St.,504-891-6141; www.misssmartypantsnola.com). This is the spot to grab gifts for your best friend, whether her tastes run toward quirky (glitter-encrusted antlers, $109) or classic (handmade floral pins and jewelry by Jackie Guidry, $14.99 each).

JOSEPH ST

Earthsavers (5501 Magazine St., 504-899-8555; www. earthsaversonline.com).

Get a mani-pedi ($25 and $50, respectively) and pick up signature Earthsavers-brand shower gel ($17.95) or citrus salt scrubs ($25.95) to bring home the spa experience.

Pelican Coast Clothing

OCTAVIA ST

(5509 Magazine St., 504-309-2314; www.pelicancoastclothing.com).

Classic menswear with a Louisiana twist (think crawfish-print bow ties and performance fishing wear) fills this vibrant boutique.

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