by MissMalaprop on December 13, 2011
Friday night I went to support some of my favorite local fashion designers at Haute & Handmade: A Showcase of Southern Contemporary Couture, a fashion show at the Ogden Museum of Southern Art. My friend Kerry Fitts, of Bayou Salvage and the New Orleans Craft Mafia (you know, the one I’m doing the Pop-up Shop with this weekend??) was one of the featured designers! Plus some of my other local favorites, like Andrea Loest and Amanda Deleon, were to be featured as well, so I didn’t want to miss it.
I spent some time in the lobby, waiting for the show and people watching with some other New Orleans Craft Mafia members, including the ever so stylish Rebekah of 504 Stitches and Heather of Unique Products:
Then it was on to the show! I fell absolutely in love with the colorful pieces of Lorna Leedy of Fancy Pony Land:
My co-worker Rachel modeled for Rebecca Rebouche, and had amazing forest-child hair for the occasion!
I knew I was going to love the designs by Andrea Loest and Amanda Deleon:
And of COURSE I loved the pieces by my friend Kerry of Bayou Salvage!!
The 12-year-old wunderkind fashion prodigy Grayson Gold was a crowd favorite:
And of course the featured designer of the evening, Natalie “Alabama” Chanin, put a beautiful collection of clothes down the staircase runway:
Afterwards, a few of us went out with Kerry & her parents to celebrate at the nearby The American Sector restaurant at The National WWII Museum. All in all, a fabulous evening!
I’m adding some more pictures from the evening to my Flickr page if you want to see even more!
by MissMalaprop on December 12, 2011
This post comes to you from Anne-Marie of The Succulent Wife, part of the Gift Giving Advisory Board. For more great gift ideas, check out our Hostess Gift Guide and Holiday Gift Guide!
Beatrice Holiday has the cutest bike accessories for the biking fashionista and the bicycle commuter.
We love the matching seat covers and handlebar bikebags that will have you stylin’ and wheelin’. The unique handlebar bag also converts into a beautiful and functional shoulder bag, to keep all your valuables safe, on and off the bike. All are made with vintage upholstery fabrics that suits the look of a beach cruiser, but would also fit on the handlebar of a Baby Stroller, making this also a great gift for new moms.
Beatrice Holiday also designs a stylish line of
jewelry made out of recycled bike inner tubes. These hip accessories are not only very eye-catching but they also bring the meaning of
Reuse,
Repurpose,
Recycleto a whole new level.
Are you going to a party and know that the host/hostess is also a cyclist? Why not hang one of Beatrice Holiday Bike Chain Star Ornament on a bottle of wine. The ornament hangs from a recycled bike inner tube string and would definitely add some flair to any tree.
Everything is made right here in the USA and is Eco and Animal Friendly. Use code HOLIDAYBEA at checkout for 15% off at Beatrice Holiday.
by MissMalaprop on December 9, 2011
OMG, CUTEST.CHRISTMAS.STOCKINGS.EVER:
Cute and colorful handmade wool felt Christmas stockings by AllenbriteStudio. (They’re a husband & wife team. Even their profile sounds cute!!)
discovered via ShanaLogic
by MissMalaprop on December 8, 2011
So I recently discovered this site called SkinnyScoop. You can ask questions of other users, make lists, vote and make suggestions for other people’s lists. Basically the idea is that some folks have the “skinny” on the hottest, latest, need-to-know info, and others want the “scoop”. Whichever category you fall into (or, I’m guessing most people fall into both camps, just in different areas of knowledge), it’s a pretty fun little site.
The staff there encouraged me to make my own list, and since lately whenever I’m working from home, packing orders and the like, all I want to listen to is a bunch of sassy & soulful British female voices, I thought I would make a list of all of those amazing ladies I’ve been hearing on Last.fm.
You can check out my full list here, or go discover & make some lists of your own at SkinnyScoop.
by MissMalaprop on December 6, 2011
It’s that time of year – holiday madness! All of my weekends are filled with art markets and festivities. Last Saturday, and this coming Saturday, December 10th, Freret Market is where you can find me. Then next week, I’ll be at the New Orleans Craft Mafia’s 6th Annual Last Stop Shop the evening of Thursday, December 15th, followed by my Pop-Up Shop on Magazine Street on Saturday & Sunday, December 17th-18th.
The Last Stop Shop is one event I’m really excited about. This is the 6th annual one we’ve done, but we’re adding some fun new activities this year. My friend Emily of Sweet Olive Soap Works is going to be doing a Make Your Own Holiday Toy Soap station. For $5 a bar, you’ll get to pick out fun holiday toys to hide inside of soaps which you’ll get to make yourself and take home with you that evening. My friend Rebekah is going to be doing one of her famous photobooths, and we’ll have our annual Handmade Holiday Ornament + Tree Raffle, with proceeds benefiting KIDsmART. PLUS the first 25 people through the door will get a FREE gift bag filled with handmade treats!
Here’s the event details:
THE 6TH ANNUAL LAST STOP SHOP – HOLIDAY MARKET & PARTY
Thursday, December 15th, 2011, 6pm-10pm
3 Ring Circus Arts Education Center’s The Big Top – 1638 Clio Street (between St. Charles and Carondelet)
If you’re not local or otherwise can’t make it, you can still shop online. Check out my holiday shipping deadlines here, and remember – there’s always gift certificates too! A lot of the items I carry are one-of-a-kind or very limited edition, so if you see something you like, for yourself or as a gift, now is the time to jump on it!
Awesome Octopus Cocktail Ring by Miss Malaprop
Twisted Cross Pendant by John Doherty
Aromatherapy Perfume by Esscentual Alchemy
Peacock Fiber Art Headband by Kc Thomassie Designs
Fiets Bicycle Wallet by Tinymeat
Vintage Enamel Heart Earrings by Miss Malaprop
by MissMalaprop on December 4, 2011
This post comes to you from Anne-Marie of The Succulent Wife, part of the Gift Giving Advisory Board. For more great gift ideas, check out our Hostess Gift Guide and Holiday Gift Guide!
Many of us women miss the days when our men used to don suit & tie on a regular basis. There is something quite irresistible and sexy about the confidence they exude when they are wearing a tie. Which is why we’ll be sneaking one or two in their Christmas stockings. Our choice? Jack Franklin ties.
The Jack Franklin tie company was born out of the frustrating fact that well-made neckties are extremely overpriced. By selling exclusively online, Jack Franklin is able to bypass the middleman and offer high quality, beautifully made, hand-sewn ties at a reasonable price. They use the finest fabrics and sell brand name quality minus brand name price. All ties are made with wool interlining, which gives them an added layer of thickness, allowing a longer life and better knots.
We love the classic silk fabric patterns that are updated with contemporary colors palettes, factors which elevate these ties above all the trends and fads and will allow them to endure with timeless style. Shop all the Jack Franklin tie colors and patterns and know that the company offers a satisfaction guarantee on all of their ties because they want their customers to be happy with their purchase.
First time customers, please enter code: TSW2093 for a 30% discount valid on your first purchase. And for even greater value – AND a great gift idea that will provide delight all year round – take a look Jack Franklin Tie-of-the-Month Club which provides even more “tie value”.
BTW, you might find this useful… Here’s a handy guide to help your man to manage the various ways to tie a tie knot.
To keep in touch with Jack Franklin and what the company is up to, follow them on Facebook or view the latest news on Jack’s Blog.
