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Jean scene
Cool, quirky socks All the hottest fall denim pieces
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FR OM T H E EDI TOR PHOTO BY JANINE JOFFE | MAKEUP BY MARIA BARREDA
W
hen I was in middle and high school, you could show the entire world who you were just by the cut of your jeans. Hippies wore bellbottoms, often exaggerating the flares by sewing panels into the sides, because flared jeans weren’t common in stores in the early 1990s. Skaters wore massively oversized jeans with the hems cut off, cinched with military web belts. Later they and their raver and goth ilk would graduate to JNCOs, Kikwears and any other jeans with a leg circumference big enough to accommodate two people. In 2014, though, a denim silhouette says very little about your social group. Any silhouette is fair game: even “mom jeans” are on-trend. If anything, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the plethora of options. From wax-coated to leopard-printed, fitted to flared, high-waisted to cargo, there’s a dizzying array of jeans available for fall (see the fashion spread, p. 27). Maybe that’s why the freshest denim look is a classic indigo rinse paired with a denim shirt (see the cover). Of course, wearing denim-on-denim was once a
fashion faux pas, too. But now the cool column of blue denim feels like a palate cleanser. It’s a reminder that though denim trends change, their classic appeal stays the same.
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Zebra trinket tray, $20 at C. Wonder (The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 504-524-5926; www.cwonder.com).
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Backpack by Tchoup Industries, $250 at SOPO (629 (629 N. Carrollton Ave., 504-609-2429; www.soponola.com).
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Animal plates, $48 for a set of four at C. Wonder
Snakeskin-printed top by Ladakh, $59 at Abeille NOLA (4500 Magazine St., 504-324-3488; www.abeillenola.com).
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BOLD, PATTERNED MEN’S SOCKS LET GUYS EXPRESS THEIR QUIRKIER SIDES. Polka-dot socks lend a whimsical touch to a serious suit, $39 at Fraques (821 Baronne St., 504-373-6153; www.fraques.com).
Colorblocked socks stand out from the pack, $38 at Rubensteins. Rubensteins
Turquoise, gray and black striped socks bring a splash of color, $38 at Rubensteins. at
He’ll show his stripes with this red-and-black pair. $14 at Fraques.
Show team spirit with black-and-gold fleur-de-lis socks, $30 at Rubensteins (102 St. Charles Ave., 504-581-6666; www.rubensteinsneworleans.com).
Streetcar-print socks display a touch of New Orleans history, $22.50 at Perlis (Jax Brewery, 600 Decatur St., Suite 104, 504-523-6681; 1281 N. Causeway Blvd., Suite 6, Mandeville, 985674-1711; 6070 Magazine St., 504-895-8661).
Zebra-print socks are a fun take on black and white, $37 at Rubensteins.
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latform beds are having a moment in design. Fans of mid-century modern style appreciate their low, clean profiles. People who live in small spaces gravitate toward platform beds with built-in drawers for storage. And there are others who simply appreciate what furniture maker Shaun Wilkerson (3137 Magazine St., 504-899-3311) calls the bed’s “clever nature.” “Furniture buyers … don’t just want a bed,” he says. “They want a bed that doubles as something else. They want a bed made of repurposed lumber and the story behind the bed. That follows through to, ‘What else will this bed do for me other than give me a place to sleep and offer style to my bedroom?’” Platform beds offer form and function — and they don’t require box springs, a plus for some customers. “A platform bed raises a mattress on a solid frame, which eliminates the need for a box spring,” says Kendall Coleman, public relations manager for West Elm (2929 Magazine St., 504-855-2469; www.westelm.com). “It’s typically low to the ground, and the ‘platform’ extends around both sides of the bed most of the time.” “When you have a platform bed, you have a single plane or a large piece of plywood, and that is fully supported,” Wilkerson says. “All you need to do is lay the mattress on top of it.” West Elm offers four styles of platform bed, which range from a slim upholstered version to a sleek wood storage bed with six big drawers. Prices range from $799 to $1,748. “The design can cater to both the minimalist or the organizational enthusiast,” Coleman says. Wilkerson crafts his beds from reclaimed cypress wood he acquires from local demolition contractors, along with secondary woods like plywood, pine and poplar. Wilkerson’s beds cost $750 to $1,300. He makes every bed by hand and can convert any of them into storage beds by adding drawers, which costs an additional $400 to $600 depending on the number of drawers. “I offer one big roll-out drawer per side that can be divided any way they want,” Wilkerson says. “That way is the least expensive.” There are also storage beds that use hydraulic lifts to raise the box spring and mattress at an angle, providing access to the storage space. “[Storage options] help you properly utilize the often neglected space under the bed,” Coleman says. “Platform beds … add a six-drawer dresser to your bedroom without taking up any additional space.” For this reason, platform beds play a starring role in homes where square footage is at a premium or where owners prefer a minimal look.
This platform bed has six drawers for storage. $1,099 to $1,399 at West Elm. PHOTO COURTESY WEST ELM
“People are looking for better ways to use the space they have,” Wilkerson says. “This is a definite trend. They’re interested in saving space and having the same or better appearance or functionality.” Of course, the space under a bed can be used for storage regardless of the bed’s design. But Wilkerson says that in the current furniture market, savvier customers have higher expectations. “A more sophisticated furniture buying public doesn’t want the plastic things on wheels to make use of the storage area under the bed,” he says. “They want it to look cool, stylish and to have the convenience factor.” A platform hits all these marks and one other: “A platform bed is always a statement piece,” Coleman says.
Platform beds don’t require a box spring, which creates a sleek, minimal look. PHOTO COURTESY WEST ELM
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ow does a house built for a couple become a family-friendly house for a party of five? At one Lake Vista home, a family (who asked not to be named) faced this challenge. Designed by New Orleans architect and artist Errol Barron in 2002, the house already had open rooms and spaces for outdoor living. With a few minor adjustments and help from designer Jill Dupre of Jill Dupre Design, the transition was easy. The house’s unique design lent itself well to a larger family. Originally designed for a piano teacher and her husband, the dwelling included a spacious music room with two grand pianos. Large and private, the music studio was the ideal spot for a master suite. The music room’s separate exterior was eliminated. The homeowners reconfigured the breakfast area to accommodate the whole family. Because green space and outdoor living areas are integral to the house, which is built around a courtyard and overlooks a lane that runs through Lake Vista, they also worked with Kim Alvarez of Alvarez + Basik to landscape. Dupre knew her clients would have to buy furniture, because their new home was larger than the last. With three children, the active family would also require durable pieces that could stand up to wear and tear while being aesthetically pleasing. Dupre’s goals were incorporating things the clients already had, making the house comfortable and livable and marrying the interior with the architecture. Dupre layered the interior slowly. Furniture came from Arteriors, Jonathan Adler, Anthropologie and West Elm, among other places. Dupre composed mood boards for all but the kids’ rooms and is adding finishing touches. “We went about it pretty slowly,” Dupre says. “Most people can’t do everything at once. We started with the living room. They made lists of things that were most important.” Dupre helped select the rug, tables, lighting and accessories. “It was pretty bare,” she says. “I helped them think about what they needed.” Dupre uses custom pieces to give her clients’ homes individuality. “I made pillows, and that can be less expensive than buying off the rack,” she says. She also
(PREVIOUS PAGE) Dupre used a rug from Horchow, a Moroccan-style table from Anthropologie, a pair of mirror-top end tables and a leather pouf to pull the space together. Sofa and chairs all from Georgian Furnishings. (LEFT) The brushed stainless steel gate was designed by the home’s architect, Errol Barron. (FACING PAGE, TOP) ) Hydrangea and agapantha are among the greenery. (FACING PAGE, BOTTOM LEFT) In the living room, Dupre juxtaposed a wall decal of a tree and birds with a collection of framed pieces. Shag rug from Pottery Barn, floor pillows by Jill Dupre Design, martini table from West Elm. (FACING PAGE, BOTTOM RIGHT) The master bedroom was originally a music room that housed two grand pianos. Dupre topped the chest used as a nightstand with a mid-century modern-style lamp and a mirror with an antiqued surface. Bed from Georgian Furnishings.
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White vases and a painting by local artist Nancy Hirsch Lassen are a light counterpoint to the mahogany table and chairs.
Landscaper Kim Alvarez worked with the homeowners to refresh the flagstone courtyard with potted plants and refurbish the pond, which includes metal plant-like sculptures by Barron and night-blooming water lilies. Alvarez paired the metal and mesh chairs with a cement table Dupre found at West Elm.
used modern and vintage pieces to give the interior a contemporary feel. A sculptural modern lamp, a cadre of white vases on the traditional dining table, a pedestal table with a modern-vintage top in the breakfast nook, Dupre’s floor pillow designs and a whimsical tree decal bring a fresh viewpoint. Designer and client worked with a foundation of neutrals not unlike the natural palette in the outdoor areas. Art and accent pieces bring vivid pops of color. Artist Monique Coco McCall’s Warhol-esque portraits inspired a turquoise bench paired with a sleek Oly console. Outside, Alvarez overhauled the landscaping and helped the clients furnish the courtyard and porch. There have been a few live-and-learn moments. With three active children, the family has been through two reproduction versions of Arne Jacobsens’ iconic egg chair. But this is a home where family, friends, comfort and memories are more important than a chair. “I love coming to this house,” Dupre says. “It is open and sunny and welcoming, exactly like this family is. And there is always a yummy smell coming from the kitchen.”
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Flared jeans, $139, teal camisole, $44, heeled sandals, $109, all at Fini; crystal pendant, $38 at Hemline Metairie.
JEAN SCENE From skinny to snakeskin-patterned, fall denim offers new twists on a staple. P H O T O G R A P H Y
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Denim jacket, $98, heeled sandals, $109, both at Fini; cargo pants, $215 at Hemline Metairie; agate pendant, $75 at Feet First. ON THE COVER: Jeans, $169 at Jean Therapy; denim shirt, $89 at Fini; gold necklace, $195, sneakers, $54.99, both at Feet First. 28
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Dress yourself in denim hues from head to toe.
Short overalls, $198 at Jean Therapy.
Indigo skinny ankle jean, $128 at C. Wonder.
Denim handbag, $144.99 at Feet First. CREATIVE DIRECTOR/ STYLIST
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STORE INFORMATION C. Wonder (The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 504-5245926; www.cwonder.com) Feet First (526 Royal St., 504569-0005; 200 Metairie Road, Ste. 102, Metairie, 504-324-9124; 4122 Magazine St., 504-899-6800; www.feetfirststores.com) Fini (6250 Gen. Diaz St., 504-3040633, www.finiboutique.com) Hemline Metairie (605 Metairie Road, Metairie, 504-309-8778; www.shophemline.com) Jean Therapy (Lakeside Shopping Center, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., 504-833-6144; The Shops at Canal Place, 333 Canal St., 504-558-3966; 5505 Magazine St., 504-897-5535; www.jeantherapy.com)
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hemical peels are used for everything from getting glowing skin to treating skin conditions. Take some key steps before and after getting a chemical peel to maximize its effectiveness and the longevity of the results. Dermatologist Diane Rose and medical aesthetician and aesthetic laser specialist Julie E. Brien at Rose Dermatology and Laser Center (2221 Clearview Parkway, Ste. 101, Metairie, 504-885-8363; www. rosedermatology.com) agree the most important step to getting the most out of a chemical peel is to use sun protection. Sun exposure can damage the skin, especially post-peel. “You want to be on a good sunscreen regimen,” Rose says. “You want to have your skin protected from the sun before and especially after the peel.” “Don’t get a sunburn,” Brien says. “Don’t have sun exposure.” Besides sunburn, there are some other things you should avoid before getting the chemical peel. “Don’t have a fever blister. Don’t be pregnant or breastfeeding,” Brien says. Certain products can help prep the skin for the peel. “Retin-A in particular really helps prepare your skin and it will also help heal it faster,” Rose says. “You usually stop [using the Retin-A] three to five days before the peel.” Retin-A should be in the pre-peel skincare routine for at least two weeks, though it can be used longer. “The longer you use it, the better,” Rose says. Rose and Brien also recommend using a gentle skin care routine post-peel. “Because [clients’] skin is usually sensitive afterward, often times we’d use milder cleansers afterwards and more emollients,” Rose says. “If they have a deeper peel and they’re really peeling we may have them in Vaseline or Aquaphor for several days afterwards.” Cleansers should contain glycolic acid, salicylic acid or ceramides. “CeraVe has ceramides in it so it really helps to treat your skin and reestablish your normal skin barrier,” Rose says.
CeraVe foaming facial cleanser, $5.99 at Walgreens (citywide; www.walgreens.com).
Post-peel skin recovery kit, $52.95 at Earthsavers (Lakeside Shopping Center Annex, 3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie, 504-835-0225; 3414 Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-674-1133; 5501 Magazine St., 504-8998555; www.earthsaversonline.com).
Priori MD Clinical Recovery Serum, $99 at Rose Dermatology and Laser Center.
Sunscreen is essential for protecting skin pre- and post-peel.
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allery 3954 (3954 Magazine St., 504-400-9032; www.gallery3954.com) manager Trisha Hughes knows the power of social media for marketing purposes. But it’s also how she found Yoshi, her shop dog. “I saw him on [foster care network] Madison Arc’s Facebook page and started dying laughing,” Hughes says. “I knew immediately he was going to be mine.” A week later, Hughes, a native of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, adopted the nine-month-old Japanese Chin. Today, three-year old Yoshi has gone from country canine to urbane city dog. “A year ago, he used to run and try to catch rats,” Hughes says, recalling the time Yoshi spent on her parents’ Mississippi farm. “Now he’s a shop dog on Magazine Street.” Four days a week, Yoshi works alongside Hughes running Gallery 3954, home to Kathy Slater Interiors and table collection, Fifi Laughlin’s handmade glass lamps, Sheila Favrot’s lighting business Lume, furnishings by Austin, Texas-based ReWorks, and works by artists Julie Silvers, Adele Sypesteyn and George Marks. He also assists Hughes with her duties as executive director of the Magazine Street Merchants Association and her job as business manager for Silvers. “At first everybody was starting to know me; now everybody is starting to know my dog and me,” says Hughes, who regularly brings Yoshi when she calls on clients. Originally known as the Japanese Spaniel and renamed Japanese Chin by the American Kennel Club in 1977, the breed is native to China and was later developed in Japan, where it became a favorite of nobility. Hughes named her companion accordingly. “The previous owners named him ‘Smokey,’ so I wanted to name
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him something that was close to his original name and stay true to his foreign roots,” she says. Hughes says she’s never seen another Japanese Chin in New Orleans. But plenty of locals have had the pleasure of meeting Yoshi. He’s figured out how to escape and is fond of heading to Tooth & Nail, a neighboring shop, to visit its resident shop dog, Dottie. Yoshi also is known as a sophisticate (he walks only on the sidewalks and will go to great lengths to avoid patches of grass) and as a dog who is committed to his career. “I’m excited to give exposure to the gallery and to the Magazine Street Merchants Association through my dog,” says Hughes, who also promotes animal welfare as a committee member for the Louisiana SPCA’s Howling Success this November. “It’s his job, too.”
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