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CONTENTS FASHION

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What guys want

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Cocktail couture

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Tie clips galore

Looks to wear while sipping in style

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CUE Tips

Built in Style The blend trend

Unique home bars and their cocktail companions

SHOPPING

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New & Cool

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CUE Kids

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Gear to get you Red Dress Run ready Bikes and accessories

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From the editor Botanical bliss

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Murphy Brown of M. Goldberg Clothier

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PHOTO BY JANINE JOFFE | MAKEUP BY MARIA BARREDA

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mell this,” my friend Carlton said, holding out a sprig of sweet olive. We were in his backyard, a fragrant, jungle-y riot of elephant ears, wisteria, herbs and tomato plants. “It smells like an old lady wearing too much perfume in a car with the windows rolled up,” he said with glee.

Like so many characteristics of New Orleans, the scent was almost too gaudy and over the top to be found in nature, just barely on the right side of cloying. This subtropical climate loves its herbs: left to their own devices, mint runs rampant as weeds and sweet basil balloons into woody shrubs. Fortunately, though, New Orleanians have plenty of flavorful, herb-heavy cocktails to keep those botanicals in check.

This issue of CUE, which hits newsstands in conjunction with Tales of the Cocktail, celebrates libations with a fashion spread of drink-inspired cocktail wear (p. 23) and a roundup of home bars (p. 17). Each homeowner shared a favorite cocktail recipe.

Between the mojitos, made with handfuls of spearmint, and “pearragon fizz,” a concoction of tarragon simple syrup, there are

plenty of enticing excuses to prune a home herb garden… and savor its scents and flavors. I hope you catch a whiff of sweet olive while sipping an extra-minty mint julep. Sometimes over the top is just enough.

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The Red Dress Run offers the perfect excuse to wear sequins and feathers while working out. Dress, $42.50 at Funky Monkey (3127 Magazine St., 504-899-5587).

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Made with breathable mesh, Mizuno Wave Ronin running shoes keep feet cool and comfortable — essential for having fun at an August fun run, $105 at Southern Runner (6112 Magazine St., 504-891-9999; www.southernrunner.com).

Compression socks help prevent muscles from becoming fatigued — and they look really snazzy. Zensah compression socks, $40 at Southern Runner.

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W H AT G U Y S WAN T

Full Clip

TIE CLIPS BRING FUNCTIONAL STYLE & A NOTE OF WHIMSY TO SERIOUS SUITS. B Y

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The texture of this silver clip catches the eye and the tie, $40 at Rubensteins (102 St. Charles., 504-581-6666; www.rubensteinsneworleans.com).

A vintage fleur-de-lis clip makes a subtle but memorable statement, $35 at Miss Claudia’s Vintage Clothing & Costumes.

This golf tie clip scores a hole in one, $40 at Miss Claudia’s Vintage Clothing & Costumes (4204 Magazine St., 504-897-6310; www.missclaudias.com).

A funky blue tie clip is a modern man’s accessory, $130 at Rubensteins.

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A classic clip is the perfect fit for a slim tie, $40 at Perlis (6070 Magazine St., 504-895-8661; www. perlis.com).

This clip combines vintage flair and functionality, $35 at Miss Claudia’s Vintage Clothing & Costumes.

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BUILT IN STYLE

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Blender contenders VERSATILE, HIGH-POWERED BLENDERS ARE BECOMING A NEW KITCHEN STAPLE. B Y

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quick glance at Pinterest reveals many innovative recipes using blenders: kale smoothies, gazpacho, vegan cashew cream sauce. No longer limited to the occasional frozen margarita, high-powered blenders have become everyday cooking staples.

The Vitamix is a multipurpose appliance with a 2.0 horsepower motor (the same type of motor used in lawnmowers). Though it’s technically strong enough to pulverize a rake’s wooden handle, the blender is designed for heating, chopping, pulverizing, pulsing and self-cleaning. It can make juices, milks, nut butters, dips, soups, frozen desserts, dressings, batters, flours, purees and dough. The engineering of the motor and blade allows the machine to grind coffee beans, pulverize peanuts into peanut butter and reduce dry whole grains to flours. The blade’s friction can heat ingredients to make piping hot soups and beverages.

There are three series of Vitamix blenders: personal, classic and next generation, which have different accessories. Differentiators include the base and container sizes, batch capacity, program settings, portability and color options.

A spokeswoman for Vitamix recommends the S30 model for people who eat meals on the go. The S30 comes with a container that turns into a travel cup. Feeding a large family may require the Professional Series 750, which offers a larger capacity and five pre-programmed settings.

Vitamix blenders range from $399 to $636, and the company sells reconditioned machines that cost less. The reconditioned machines have been returned from customers or used in demonstrations. Vitamix sterilizes the blade, inspects the motor, gives the blender a new container and repackages it for sale. Reconditioned blenders have a five-year warranty while new machines have a seven-year warranty. Vitamix blenders are sold at Williams-Sonoma (Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-828-3769; www.williams-sonoma.com).

Priced at $100, the Magic Bullet blender offers a lower-cost option. The cute, compact blender gets its name from its quick performance and cone-shaped container. Patti Constantin from Patti Constantin Designs in Catering (131 Nursery Ave., Metairie, 504-913-6866) uses her Magic Bullet to make a green smoothie every morning.

The container’s bullet design keeps food particles rotating to the center, where the blade is located. The batch size is best for serving one or two people. The Bullet is a good size for making a

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sauce but impractical for making a soup for four or more. Benefits of the Bullet are that it’s quick (blending time is ten seconds or less) and affordable, though it does not have the pulverizing power of the Vitamix.

Constantin is satisfied with her Magic Bullet, but she says she is not hard to please. “I’m a health nut; it doesn’t bother me if my smoothie is not sweet or has kale chunks in it,” she says, “I’ll drink it anyway.”

The Magic Bullet is sold at Costco (3900 Dublin St., 504-484-5220; www. costco.com). Regardless of the model consumers choose, Constantin recommends they get creative with their blenders.

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BAR-TRENDING

101 CUE toasts Tales of the Cocktail with a roundup of home bars and cooling cocktails.

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ccording to the sales tag on artist Miranda Lake’s bar, the 1920s piece was made by the Coca-Cola Company for the Jena Street Social Club.

A former Dick & Jenny’s bartender who collects vintage furnishings and lives on Jena Street, Lake was smitten.

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grandmother and various mixers are housed inside. A complementary accessory from the 1920s hangs above the bar: an art deco, glass and metal chandelier found in a local Craftsman bungalow. Collectibles include a vintage bar guide and a glass wine decanter Lake’s parents bought in Vienna during the 1960s. Two bar stools inherited from Dick & Jenny’s provide seating and a third stool behind the bar is one of Lake’s favorite perches.

Lake’s recipe is a nod to a New Orleans favorite: the classic Sazerac.

C L A S S IC S A Z E R AC W I T H A T W I S T 1 dash simple syrup 1.5 oz. rye or American whiskey 2 dashes Peychaud’s Bitters Dash of angostura bitters Dash of Herbsaint (can substitute Pernod or Ricard) Twist of lemon peel

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Coat an old fashioned glass with Herbsaint, discard extra. In a cocktail shaker add the rye, simple syrup, the two bitters, ice and stir. Strain the rye mixture into the glass. Twist and squeeze a lemon peel over the glass.

Rub the rim of the glass with the peel, discarding it when finished. Add two ice cubes (optional).

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arah Louise and Scott Ham’s bar is more than a place to wet your whistle. Located by the den, it’s a gathering spot for family and friends. “A night does not go by without occupants at this bar,” Sarah Louise says. Even the children head straight for the Gatorade in the bar’s Thermador refrigerator after a game at Metairie Park Country Day School.

When the Hams built their Old Metairie home three years ago, they wanted to create a defined space that complemented the den and had easy access to the pool. They designed the alcove around an antique stained glass window Sarah Louise found during one of her sons’ baseball team road trips. They framed the bar with a rustic stone arch (in keeping with the home’s French country architecture) and included a wine cooler, refrigerator, ice maker, dishwasher, television, granite sink, music system and an island for dining and wine tastings.

Dark, honed granite counters and light cabinets of reclaimed wood provide contrast. Illuminated glass front cabinets and colorful stemware accent the window’s luminous stained glass. Velvet bar stools from Restoration Hardware line the edge island.

“We can have a golf game on in the bar while a [New Orleans] Saints game is on in the den so everyone is happy,” Scott says.

“This bar is always open.”

With a garden full of mint, Sarah Louise likes to make “skinny mojitos.”

S K I N N Y MOJ I T O Handful fresh spearmint leaves 1 packet stevia 2 oz. white rum ½ fresh lime Crushed ice 4 oz. lime-flavored La Croix water Sprig of mint for garnish Using a mortar and pestle, muddle a handful of fresh spearmint leaves with one packet of stevia.

Pour in 2 oz. white rum, swish, then transfer liquid into a glass.

Add juice of ½ fresh lime, crushed ice and 4 oz. lime-flavored La Croix.

Garnish with a lime wedge and sprig of mint.

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e wanted outdoor rooftop furniture that would withstand the heat and rain and still look hip and cool,” says Villa Vici owner Vikki Leftwich of the pieces she and husband Bryan Colwell chose for the rooftop above Villa Vici. The couple looked for a bar that would emulate the European trend of bars made out of ice. They found one that looks like ice but is made of utilitarian, weather-friendly polymer.

“It’s an ice cube that doesn’t melt,” Leftwich says. Made in three modular pieces, the bar is easily moveable, has removable glass shelves and can be illuminated.

“Style and functionality are always paramount,” Leftwich says. “Let’s bring the inside out and outside in.”

E QUA L I Z E R 1 bottle Brut Rose 6 oz. gin 8 oz. lemonade sugar blueberries strawberries 1 orange 1 lemon

Mix rose, gin and lemonade with 1 oz. sugar (add more sugar to taste if desired). Dip rim of chilled glass in sugar to coat, add ice to glass. Pour liquid mixture over ice. Garnish with fresh berries and citrus wedges.

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he vintage bar in Eugenia Uhl and David Rebeck’s Bywater living room has a past as colorful as its palette of apple green and red. The bar, which came from a 1960s ranch house now owned by Uhl’s cousin, was one of two in the house. “The owner had a speakeasy,” Uhl says.

The bar still is in its original condition.

It’s upholstered with red and green vinyl, has a Formica top, a button-tufted front and a foot rail lined with linoleum squares, plus a working sink and shelves. Above the bar, Uhl and Rebeck combine vintage items and art: a mirrored shelving unit, clock, portrait of Uhl’s mother from the 1950s and works by Steve Martin, Matt James and Jimmy Descant.

“I like it because it gives us a place to set up drinks when we entertain,” Uhl says. “People like to hang out there, especially on Mardi Gras morning. We have a bloody mary party every Mardi Gras morning starting at 9 a.m.” Uhl and Rebeck designed their own cocktail, a “pearragon” fizz using fresh herbs and pear vodka.

PE A R R AG ON F I Z Z Ice cubes 1/2 oz. pear vodka 3/4 oz. tarragon simple syrup 1/2 oz. lemon juice 1/4-1/2 cup club soda Fresh tarragon for garnish Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add vodka, simple syrup and lemon juice. Shake, then strain into a glass of ice. Top off with club soda. Garnish with tarragon leaves.

Tarragon simple syrup: Heat 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water in small sauce pan until boiling. Turn off heat. Add one cup tarragon leaves. Let steep covered for 20 minutes. Strain before using.

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COCKTAIL COUTURE SLIP INTO COCKTAIL ATTIRE INSPIRED BY DRINKS AND BARHOP DOWN FRERET STREET. P H O T O S

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MINT JULEP AT THE HIGH HAT CAFE

PREVIOUS PAGE: Crop top by Tibi, $295, skirt by Tibi, $495, earrings, $295, ring, $295, Hoss clutch, $265, all at Angelique; Monroe sunglasses, $185 at Krewe du Optic.

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ABSINTHE FRAPPE AT GASA GASA

ABOVE: Green top, $138, patterned shorts, $47, black leather jacket, $69.95, gold dangle earrings, $42, black Chinese Laundry heels $69.95, green necklace with shark tooth pendant, $88, all at Hemline Metairie; mirrored Charles sunglasses, $155 at Krewe du Optic.

BLOODY MARY AT WAYFARE

Red silk top, $185, tan silk shorts, $245, both at Angelique; silver hoops $22 at Hemline Metairie; gold necklace with pink stone, $29, gold bracelet with pearl, $26, gold bracelet with stone, $68, Champagne silk wrap, $44, all at Fini; Sechy Chel wedges, $199 at Hemline Metairie.

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White gown, $498, hairpiece, $129, barrettes, $229, earrings, $159, all at Yvonne LaFLeur.

ON THE COVER:

FRENCH 75 AT CURE

Dress by Tracy Reese, $499, silver hoops, $22, both at Hemline Metairie; colorblocked clutch, $42 at Fini; heels, $375 at Angelique.

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STORE INFORMATION

Angelique (7725 Maple St., 504-866-1092; www.angeliquestores.com) Fini Boutique (6250 Gen. Diaz St., 504304-0633; www.finiboutique.com) Hemline Metairie (605 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-309-8778; www.shophemline.com) Krewe du Optic (citywide; www. kreweduoptic.com) Yvonne LaFleur (8131 Hampson St., 504866-9666; www.yvonnelafleur.com)

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Special thanks to Cure for hosting our photo shoot and to Lauren Lagarde and Neal Bodenheimer for their assistance.

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Keep their essentials safe and secure in this fun blue basket, $40 at Bayou Bicycles (3530 Toulouse St., 504-488-1946; www. bayoubicycles.com).

A blue and green bike looks as good as it rides, $159.99 at Le Jouet (1700 Airline Drive, Metairie, 504-837-0533; www.lejouet.com).

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The flower print adorning this pink helmet is sure to make them smile, $40 at Bayou Bicycles.

Biker Babes SATISFY KIDS’ NEED FOR SPEED WITH THESE CYCLING ESSENTIALS. B Y N I A P O R T E R

This blue owl bell is a hoot, $15 at Bayou Bicycles.

Bring out their inner speed racers with this red and white Schwinn bike, $229.99 at Le Jouet.

This tri-colored accessory looks like a bottle but is actually a lock. It also has a secret compartment perfect for hiding keys or money, $28.99 at Massey’s Professional Outfitters (509 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-6480292; www.masseysoutfitters.com).

They’ll roll off in style in cute, bicycle-patterned TOMS shoes, $39.99 at Massey’s Professional Outfitters.

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hen it comes to not-so-pleasant aspects of being a woman, bra fittings fall somewhere between eyebrow waxes and Pap smears.

However, Tulane University alumnus David Spector and his wife Heidi Zak have cofounded ThirdLove, an online lingerie company that makes it possible for women to get an accurate bra fit without leaving their homes. The expert fitter? A smartphone app.

“A woman can get fit and sized, all from her smartphone,” Zak says. “You put on a tight tank top, take two pictures in the mirror, and we are able to calculate the size of your body in relation to the phone itself.”

Developed by ThirdLove’s in-house team of computer engineers, the one-of-a-kind technology has seven patents, with four additional patents pending.

To guarantee a perfect fit, ThirdLove offers half-cup sizes. “A lot of women are between an A and a B or a B and a C,” Zak says. “I am one of them. So I wear a half-cup and have a bra that fits me well for the first time in my life.”

Because ThirdLove sells directly to consumers and doesn’t have the overhead costs associated with a brick-and-mortar storefront, customers get lower prices. “We are building a brand that gives a woman luxury lingerie at an affordable price point,” Zak says.

“The materials we use are on par with a bra that might be sold at a department store for $80 to $120, but we sell them for $39 to $74.” — MISSY WILKINSON ABOVE: Lace balconet bra, $64 at www.thirdlove.com

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urphy Brown Goldberg of M. Goldberg Clothier (502 Leontine St., 504-891-1119; www.mgoldbergclothier.com) is a 15-year-old Jack Russell terrier with a busy social calendar. When Murphy is not attending parties and wine and cheese nights at the store, she can be found licking customers’ toes, stealing socks and sliding on the hardwood floors, chasing squirrels through the window.

“She doesn’t like to miss out on anything,” says Marcie Goldberg, who owns M. Goldberg Clothier with her husband Myron Goldberg. The store sells luxury apparel, accessories and sportswear for men and boys.

The couple found Murphy through a customer. Still grieving the loss of their previous dog, the Goldbergs decided to check out the litter. They left with Murphy.

As the canine companion of clothiers, it is only fitting for Murphy to have a few signature garments. Murphy shuns sweaters in favor of her Barbour cape, a wax-coated cotton, olive-hued garment that fastens with Velcro at the collar and buckles under Murphy’s belly.

“When I take her for walks in the winter, I’ve got my Barbour coat on and so does she,” Myron says. “We’ve tried to put her in sweaters, but she walks really stiff.”

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Murphy also wears a snazzy collar made of black-and-gold lizard skin. Myron bought Murphy’s collar after the New Orleans Saints won the Super Bowl in 2010. When the team is not playing to her expectations, however, Murphy swaps out her lizard skin collar for a more generic nylon Saints collar.

The aging pooch struggles with hearing loss. Marcie discovered Murphy’s condition when the burglar alarm went off in the store. “She didn’t even look up,” Marcie says. Now, Murphy stays close to Myron’s side. Despite her hearing loss, Murphy is in good health and on the move, busy greeting customers and hosting parties.

Last month, Murphy celebrated her 15th birthday at M. Goldberg. Customers and her veterinarian were greeted with a cake with “Happy Birthday Murphy” inscribed in vanilla icing.

Murphy was allowed to dine on crumbs that fell to the floor, to her delight. The pampered pooch didn’t receive any presents from her guests because she has so many toys already.

“We always try to tell people, no gifts!” Marcie says. The couple jokes that Murphy gets more toys than their sons ever did when they were young. “She’s my favorite child,” Myron says.

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