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A favorite flower Full-cut pave GVS quality diamonds embellish a white-gold fleur de lis pendant that can be worn on a silk cord or a chain and comes in a choice of sizes: small is .23 carats of diamonds for $720, or a large version is .64 carats of diamonds for $1,470; designed by local jewelry artist Tom Mathis from Symmetry Jewelers (8138 Hampson St., 861-9925). |
| Dress with flair Brown, gold, green and orange combine in an interesting print on a spaghetti-strap, V-neck dress with brown satin trim by Fabrik, $68. Accessorize with a chocolate bead- and sequin-spangled handbag with a silver handle, $29, available at Wish (306 Chartres St., 552-4301) and Fabrik (604 Royal St., 581-1515). |
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Earful of fashion Find new accents for all your outfits with earrings like these hoops with green shell circles on them and gold chandelier earrings with fuchsia crystals, $3.50 each, from Wish (306 Chartres St., 552-4301) and Fabrik (604 Royal St., 581-1515). |
| Gift a plenty Give your favorite person a box filled with relaxation and great smells with Aveda's "Sense of Indulgence" gift set that includes (back l-r) a tube of Hand Relief cream, Smoothing Body Polish, Replenishing Body Moisturizer, Calming Body Cleanser, (front l-r), a cherry-seed neck pillow, a jar of Soothing Aqua Therapy, tourmaline-charged Radiance Masque, Beautifying Composition, and an aromatic Lavandou Pure-Fumeé candle, a $180 value for $128, at Salon Du Beau Monde (612 Julia St., 568-0050; www.salonbeaumonde.com). |
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 Photo by David Richmond |
Warm and fuzzy Rabbit fur dyed in a leopard design is fashioned into a short jacket with a collar by Shine New York, $236; and looks great over a crystal-studded gold leather belt by B.B. Simon, $210, from Bellini (474 Metairie Road, Suite 102, Metairie, 835-2021). |
| Worth their weight in gold Metallic accessories are all the rage, and these will save you a mint: pierced silver soft-side shoulder bag with braided ties on each side, $29.50; an oversized copper hobo bag with side fringe, $23.50; copper wedge-heel pumps with top-stitched trim by Delicious, $13; and a copper, platinum and gold braided leather belt, $10.50; all from Buffalo Exchange (3312 Magazine St., 891-7443; www.buffaloexchange.com). |
 Photo by David Richmond |
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Sparkling blue A sleeveless, teal V-neck tank with a sequin decoration on the front by Kenzie is perfect for the holidays and long afterward, $65, from All About Me! (3256 Severn Ave., Metairie, 888-6463; www.allaboutmestyle.com). |
| Guy things He'll love getting jewelry during the holidays when it's as stylish and wearable as these: A wide, sterling silver ring has a hammered-gold band in the center by Gilli, $25; or choose a sterling silver ring with designs and jewels of garnet and citrine on the top by Tony Pahr, $120; both will go well with a sterling silver bracelet made with sculpted diamond shapes and links by Wild Things, $140; all from Sabai (3115 Magazine St., 899-9555; 924 Royal St., 525-6211). |
 Photo by David Richmond |
 Photo by David Richmond |
New look for an old standard It's a whole new take on a classic cardigan: a three-quarter length sleeve on a cable-knit cardigan is dressed up with a spiffy fabric on the top of the sweater and fancy crochet around the neckline by Free People, $88. Whether you wear it over a skirt or jeans, you can dress up the look with gold leather, bow-front slippers by Rocket Dog, $40; both from Gae-tana's (7732 Maple St., 865-9625). |
| Enduring symbol The fleur de lis is as New Orleans as an oyster po-boy, and here it is hand-stitched onto a heart that adorns a long-sleeved fatigue thermal shirt, which has "Saving Nola" embroidered on the back by Pooch Clothing, $58 for child sizes, $80 for adults; from Pooch Clothing (By appointment, 625 St. Charles Ave., Suite 1A, 261-1000; www.poochclothing.com). |
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 Photo by David Richmond |
Newsworthy toppers Let people know where you get your news with Gambit Weekly T-shirts in a range of styles, colors and logos, including a cap-sleeve women's T-shirt with "I am Blake Pontchartrain" on the front, $19.19; and a pink "Gambit Weekly" junior ringer tee with a GW logo on the back, $20.39; available from Cafe Press (www.cafepress.com/gambitweekly). |
| The wild side This versatile outfit can be worn to work out or for a night on the town. The Stretch Velvet Awesome Pants, $60, are lined in a "wick away" tactel workout fabric, and the velvet leopard-pint top comes in sheer leopard or shimmery leopard, $62, both by Carushka; available at Priorities (8128 Hampson St., 861-8780). |
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| Early-bird specials Shoppers who browse through the beauty gifts at Shine Spa + Specialties (622 Conti St., 581-4999) from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Dec. 16 and make a donation (for admission) will be treated to a voodoo love ritual and seance by renowned author, spiritualist and paranormal investigator Jackie Barrett as well as a display of New Orleans cemeteries photographs by local artist Bernardo while enjoying refreshments. Receive a free candle with any $50 purchase. The following day, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 17, enjoy Theresa Andersson's presentation of her new CD Shine and receive free gift wrapping for all your purchases. You'll also receive free samples of skin-care products and a complimentary chair massage from Spa Aria at the Hotel Monteleone. |
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