All is Bright

from St. Charles Avenue November 2022

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With the holiday season upon us, New Orleanian Sanja Alickovic Hainey celebrates all things festive and fashionable with her family and Avenue at Maison de la Luz Hotel and Bar Marisol.

STYLED BY MELISSA COLEMAN PHOTOGRAPHED BY THERESA CASSAGNE HAIR & MAKEUP BY KELLY SNESRUD

THE GLITTERATI Sequins for day? We’re good with that. This sequin maxi dress will take you from lunch at Galatoire’s to an evening gala.

DRESS: LA DOUBLE J, JOSEPH STORES, JOSEPHSTORES.COM BOOTS: PARIS TEXAS, MY THERESA, MYTHERESA.COM EARRINGS: DOLCE BOUTIQUE, SHOPDOLCEBOUTIQUE. COM BRACELET: LIZZIE FORTUNADO, PILOT AND POWELL, PILOTANDPOWELL.COM

VAMPING IT UP Sometimes you just need to have that moment. That dramatic, sparkling, decadent moment. We found ours in this gorgeous gown with attached train.

DRESS: BARNETT, CENTURY GIRL VINTAGE, CENTURYGIRLVINTAGE.COM EARRINGS: VINTAGE, CENTURY GIRL VINTAGE, CENTURYGIRLVINTAGE.COM

BLACK TIE BEAUTY Nothing is more elegant than Old Hollywood glamour. Anything Grace Kelly might have worn we want to wear. It’s easy to envision her in this gown paired with the perfect baubles.

DRESS: BRANDON MAXWELL, SOSUSU BOUTIQUE, SOSUSUBOUTIQUE.COM COCKTAIL RING: ADLER’S FINE JEWELRY, ADLERSJEWELRY.COM NECKLACE: VINTAGE, LELE SADOUGHI

THE GRAND ENTRANCE Everyone needs an “it girl” dress. We dare you to find a better one. Double. Dog. Dare you.

DRESS: MATICEVSKI, JOSEPH STORES, JOSEPHSTORES. COM HEART CLUTCH: PEONY STORES, PEONYNOLA. COM NECKLACE: LIZZIE FORTUNADO, PILOT AND POWELL, PILOTANDPOWELL. COM SHOES: AQUAZZURA, NET-A-PORTER, NET-APORTER.COM

SUNDAY BRUNCHING Late night? Cuddle up over coffee and keep it current in cashmere and velvet.

CASHMERE SWEATER: PIED NU, PIEDNUNOLA.COM VELVET PANT: PROENZA SCHOULER, PILOT AND POWELL, PILOTANDPOWELL.COM ON HIM: BRUNELLO CUCCINELLI, BRUNELLOCUCCINELLI.COM

SITTING PRETTY Anything with a hint of ballerina is always a hint to take. Twirl under the mistletoe in silk chiffon and sequins and add a statement earring to sparkle next to the fire.

DRESS: TWINSET, PEONY BOUTIQUE, PEONYNOLA. COM EARRINGS: VINTAGE, CENTURY GIRL, CENTURYGIRLVINTAGE. COM SHOES: AQUAZZURA, NET-A-PORTER, NET-APORTER.COM

GOLDEN GIRL Sometimes you just need to make a memorable exit. Turn all the heads as you leave to party hop in a bright colored gown that lights up the room.

GOWN: CAROLINA HERRERA, NEIMAN MARCUS, NEIMANMARCUS. COM NECKLACE: LIZZIE FORTUNADO, PILOT AND POWELL, PILOTANDPOWELL.COM

CLOVER

Established in 1896 as Kingsley House, Clover’s mission is to educate children, strengthen families and build community. Programs include adult day care, career pathways, community & supportive services, early learning and youth services. The agency’s board of directors announced the retirement of the Kingsley House name in 2021 and debuted the name Clover in September 2022. The petals of Clover’s logo represent children, families and community, and the deeply held love, hope and faith the organization has for those it serves.

HOW TO HELP

Donations, volunteers and corporate sponsors help ensure that Clover’s legacy of service continues. To learn more and get involved, visit the agency’s new website following its launch in mid-October at www.clovernola.org.