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A bag of gold A vintage Whiting & Davis gold-mesh evening bag has a zipper top, satin lining and a gold chain shoulder strap, $150, from On The Other Hand Exclusive Resale Boutique (8204 Oak St., 861-0159; www.ontheotherhandconsignment.com). |
| Dazzle Factor Make her dreams come true with a white-gold ring with a 6-carat fancy-cut London blue topaz framed by 1/5-carat in diamonds designed by local jewelry artist Craig Fisher, $485, from Fisher & Sons Jewelers (5101 W. Esplanade Ave., Suite 1, Metairie, 885-4956). |
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 Photo by David Richmond |
Imposing visions Protect their eyes from sun damage and make them more beautiful at the same time with deep red, large-frame glasses for her that are encrusted with ruby-colored Swarovski crystals and gold studs by Oliver Peoples, $420. For him, choose rectangular lenses set in sleek platinum frames with a fashionable design on the earpiece by Oakley, $180, both from St. Charles Vision (8040 St. Charles Ave., 866-6311 or 861-8064; 3200 Severn Ave., Metairie, 887-2020; 138 Carondelet St., 522-0826; Northshore Shopping Center, 1844 N. Causeway Blvd., Mandeville, 985-626-8103; Hammond Square Mall, 2000 SW Railroad Ave., Hammond, 985-542-9410). |
All Decked Out |
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 Photo by David Richmond |
Tickled pink |
| Green with envy Give her a fashionable carry-all with a dark teal leather shoulder bag decorated with gold brads and long fringe by Melie Bianco, $59, from C. Collection (8141 Maple St., 861-5002). |
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 Photo by David Richmond |
In the pink A fuchsia clipped-corduroy blazer with front pockets is flatteringly tailored by Luii, $75. Couple it with an embroidered and sequined tie-front belt with beaded fringe by Ibisco, $155; both from Ballin's Ltd. (721 Dante St., 866-4367; 806 E. Boston St., Covington, 985-892-0025; 2917 Magazine St., 891-4502). |
| Fashion to Boot A great look and good value in one come in the form of Western-style women's boots in light brown (they also come in darker brown) by Bolaro, $46, paired with a spunky, Indian-style hobo bag with fringe, embroidery and decorative accents, $28, both from Glamour Shoes (5300 Tchoupitoulas St., 891-3314). |
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 Photo by David Richmond |
A gift for her (and him) Please both her and him with a strapless, brown lace bustier and tiny matching thong by DKNY, $75, from Basics Underneath (5513 Magazine St., 894-1000). |
| Save our city Show your support for New Orleans -- and help someone look great doing it -- by dressing your favorite gal or guy in "Save NOLA" fashions like a blue T-shirt for her (also comes in white for both sexes and gray for men), $20; a black hooded sweatshirt for anyone with a small, white fleur de lis on the front and a larger logo on the back, $40; or a white baseball cap (also available in black), $20. The products are produced by some New Orleans evacuees who started the line as a way to raise money for Habitat for Humanity, which receives all proceeds. They're available at Jean Therapy (5505 Magazine St., 897-5535), Earthsavers (3301 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Lakeside Shopping Center, Metairie, 835-0225; 5501 Magazine St., 899-8555; 3414 U.S. Hwy. 190, Mandeville, 985-674-1133), or at www.savenolanow.com. |
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