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A gold fleur-de-lis stands out against a black background in this pendant in bronze and sterling silver, $95 at Jose Balli (621 Chartres St., 504-522-1770; 800 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-832-8990; 3138 Magazine St., Suite A, 504-371-5533; 3424 Highway 190, Mandeville, 985-892-8990; www.joseballi.com).

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Add a touch of elegance to your game day outfit with beaded earrings featuring black and gold stripes, $35 at Phina (2561 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-827-1605; 3013 Magazine St., 504-510-5777 3717 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-888-4141; www.phinashop.com).

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It mimics a sports jacket, but with lots of sparkling sequins, $54.95 at Fleurty Girl (citywide; www. fleurtygirl.net).

Hold back your hair with leopard print or metallic gold scrunchies, $9.99 for set of two at Nola Boo.

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Add some spice to game day with a flowy black blouse, $48, over black and gold snakeskin print pants $58 at Nola Boo (517 Metairie Road, Suite 200, Metairie, 504-510-4655; www.shopnolaboo.com).

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Make your outfit the talk of the party with black and gold sequined pants, $120, top, $68 and headwrap, $65 at Fringe + Company (www.fringe-co.com).

Feel like a saint with a sterling silver fleur de lis pendant with a 14-karat gold halo, $100 at Mignon Faget (Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 504-524-2973; Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-8352244; 3801 Magazine St., 504-891-2005; www.mignonfaget.com).

Beaded earrings with an eye pattern, $24 at Nola Boo.

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A T-shirt melding the state of Louisiana with a Saints helmet is perfect for game day (or any time), $32 at Dirty Coast (713 Royal St., 504-324-6730; 1320 Magazine St., 504-324-3745; 5631 Magazine St., 504-3243745; www.dirtycoast.com).

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Clear cross body bags have adjustable straps and black or gold trim, $29 each at gae-tana’s (7732 Maple St., 504-8659625; www.gaetanas.com).

Fanny packs have made a comeback and these are clear with black or gold trim, $36 at Phina.

Don’t forget the baby. Cover his or her game day shirt with an “Eat Dat” bib, $13 at Home Malone (629 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-324-8352; 4610 Magazine St., 504-766-6148; www.homemalonenola.com).

Get in the game-day spirit with a clear football-shaped purse with detachable shoulder strap and football-shaped wallet, $39.95 from Fleurty Girl.

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Black and gold Fleur-de-Lis jacket, $125, at Miss Claudia Vintage Clothing & Costumes

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Black & Gold Fleur de lis earrings, 14K gold dipped ear wire with black pearl, $38.

Enamel black Louisiana pendant adorned with a tiny gold fleur de lis. handmade in New Orleans $40, at Beatrix Bell. www.beatrixbell.com

Who says busty women can’t wear bralettes? Made with beautiful Italian lace, this trendy longline bralette is specifically designed for larger busts and provides beautiful support $79, at Bra Genie. www.thebragenie.com

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Everything you need for grilling at tailgating events and football watch parties B Y S U Z A N N E P F E F F E R L E TA F U R

BURGER BLITZ

Grilling tips from The Company Burger

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Saints season has officially arrived, so it’s time to party!

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Whether you plan to watch games at home with family and friends or tailgate near the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, you can up your party game with the right grill, New Orleans Saintsthemed accessories — and a few pro-tips for creating a flavorful hamburger.

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THE BIG GREEN EGG MINIMAX is just right for tailgating. It weighs 76 pounds and comes with an easy-togrip carrier. The shell is made of high-quality ceramics and the stainless steel cooking grid provides 133 square inches of cooking area, enough for four burgers, two steaks or one rack of ribs, $565 at Massey’s Outfitters (509 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-648-0292; 816 Highway 190, Covington, 985-809-7544; www.masseysoutfitters.com).

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Before you fire up the grill, consider these tips from chef Adam Biderman, co-founder of The Company Burger (611 O’Keefe Ave., 504-309-9422; 4600 Freret St., 504-267-0320; www.thecompanyburger.com), who has mastered burger making.

The Kalamazoo built-in hybrid fire grill allows you to cook with gas, wood or charcoal. It creates sizzling temperatures ranging from 250° F to 750° F using just the gas burners. When grilling with wood or charcoal, the hybrid grill can exceed 1000° F. Available in nine models and three different sizes, the grill features an expansive firebox, custom gas burners and a grilling drawer that accommodates wood and charcoal cooking, $17,995 at Nordic Kitchens & Baths (1818 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-888-2300; www.nordickitchens.com).

To easily elevate a burger, brush the patty with a mixture of melted butter, chopped fresh garlic and dried basil. The mixture causes the patty to flame just a little when it hits the grill and leaves a nice char on the patty.

Keep patties on the thicker side — 6 ounces or larger. Thicker patties allow for a medium to medium-rare finish, coated with a crispy char.

Charcoal or hardwood is preferred. Biderman says you can taste the difference.

Perk up a burger by topping it with shredded cheese, raw onions and hickory sauce.

Pack your patties loosely. Too often, Biderman says, people pack them tightly and they loose the juice (and flavor) while grilling.

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Saints-themed linen cocktail napkins, $40 for set of four at Judy at the Rink (The Rink, 2727 Prytania St., 504-891-7018; www.judyattherink.com).

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Festive cake pops made by Sugar & Spice Twice, $2-$2.50 per cake pop at NOLA Gifts & Decor (5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, 504-407-3532; www.nolagiftsanddecor.com).

“Who Dat” pot holder, sewn and embroidered in New Orleans, $28 at Home Malone (629 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-3248352; 4610 Magazine St., 504-766-6148; www.homemalonenola.com).

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Acrylic “Geaux-Cups,” $9.90 for set of two at Miss Smarty Pants (5523 Magazine St., 504-891-6141; www.misssmartypantsnola.com).

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Cement coasters have a fleur-de-lis, $28 for set of four at Phina (2561 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504827-1605; 3013 Magazine St., 504-510-5777; 3717 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-888-4141; www.phinashop.com).

Natchez cheese board with engraved fleur-de-lis, made of walnut and maple woods, $100 at NOLA Boards (4304 Magazine St., 504-435-1485; www.nolaboards.com).

Gold plastic party picks with fleurs-de-lis embellishments, $5 for pack of 50 at Little Miss Muffin (244 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-8336321; 766 Harrison Ave., 504-482-8200; Miss Muffin

by Little Miss Muffin, 3307 Severn Ave., Metairie, 504455-1444; www.shoplittlemissmuffin.com).

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“I love the idea of bringing in a variety of creatives,” Dundas says, “because fashion speaks to all aspects: dancing, [apparel], makeup, styling and such.”

Thursday, Friday and Saturday will see about 15 runway fashion shows per day — each featuring a collection by a single designer — for a total of 45 to 50 shows over three days.

Dundas says the runway shows are valuable experiences for everyone involved.

“We’ve had designers over the course of time who have been asked to show on the TV show ‘Project Runway’ … and people like Pedram Taheri of Pedram Couture going on to dress many of our reality show celebrities and musical personalities and artists,” she says. “They work really hard and their talent is amazing, but I say it all started with them stepping on New Orleans Fashion Week’s runway. It has been great to see many (of them) revisiting and returning to New Orleans Fashion Week because they recognize it as the home base of where they started or debuted.”

Tickets are $40-$375. For more information, visit www.neworleansfashionweek.com.

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WANT A SNEAK PEEK AT WHAT FASHIONS New Orleanians will be wearing next season? How about makeup and hair trends? Those things and more will be on display during New Orleans Fashion Week (NOFW) Sept. 22-28.

Tracee Dundas, who founded NOFW in 2011, says the event gives professionals in the region’s fashion industry a chance to show off their talents. The week culminates in three days of runway shows featuring collections from as many as 50 designers, as well as the work of makeup and hair artists, models and stylists.

NOFW fills a gap left when Fashion Group International New Orleans Chapter stopped holding its annual Alpha Awards gala to recognize regional fashion trendsetters.

The week starts with Model Moves, a walk-off event for models, and a kick-off party on Sunday. Monday features a trip to the Louisiana State Museum’s Presbytere, which has the “Grand Illusions: The History and Artistry of Gay Carnival in New Orleans” exhibit on display, for a fashion event Dundas says “will showcase the costuming that happens in Carnival not only in the gay and drag communities but also just in general. It’s going to be inclusive.”

NOFW moves to Canal Place on Tuesday for “Shoesday Tuesday,” spotlighting footwear. “We’re going to highlight how all women have shoe fetishes and do some fun things to showcase shoe apparel,” Dundas says. The day includes a Sip and Shop event showcasing ready-to-wear retailers at the shopping center.

Participants will visit Degas House museum Wednesday for a cultural presentation of fashions from two French designers and a performance featuring a choreography collaboration between a classical dancer from

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