Photography by Michael Siu | Styling by Katie Dumestre | Producer: Carmen Orange | Hairstylists: Terilyn Young and Yvelisse Pierre from 1 on 1 Day Spa | Make-up Artist: Navis Hill | Assistant Stylist: Carley Townsend
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Global Skincare By Katie Dumestre Skincare is a hot topic in the beauty industry and we all strive to have perfect skin.  Flawless skin is what makes a person feel confident and beautiful.  Beauty has several different meanings depending on what part of the world you are coming from, but one thing seems to shine through;...
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A Different Kind of Multi Cultural Art By Carley Townsend The Zeitgeist Multi- Disciplinary Arts Center is not your typical theatre in New Orleans. It showcases both foreign films and independent documentary films. On a typical night at Zeitgeist you can find films being played from different places around the world as well as films from...
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By Nicole Elder On assignment in South Africa during the first round of the 2010 World Cup, I was on the lookout for anything notable in South African street fashion. I traveled from one end of the country in Kruger National Park to Cape Town at the other end.  What I noticed was that their...
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The Green Goddess: An Unconventional Entry into New Orleans Food By MaryNell Nolan-Wheatley While sitting in the Green Goddess, a diminutive restaurant in the French Quarter, I became suddenly nostalgic for a New Orleans of the past; a time when locals tackled the summer months sans A.C. in buildings intended to withstand and alleviate, not clash against,...
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Global Décor: A Worldly experience without leaving your home By Laura Keith Giving your home a little culture can truly give that extra flair you were looking for. Just by adding a few accent pieces can transform a room into a scene from a far off country. Choosing your inspiration is very important. Many popular worldly...
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Photographer: Laura Merikay Hoffman Model: Teri Wyble MUA/Hair: Sherrie Dix Wardrobe Stylist: Elsa Brodmann Assistant Stylist: Katie Dumestre & Carley Townsend Wardrobe and Accessories Provided by: Violet’s, Francesca’s Collections™ & Water Lounge Swimwear Boutique Assistants: Edmund Kee & Jasmine Holzenthal Boat Owners: Jeffrey Watkins & Buddy Lindsey
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A Novel Gem This “Fair” City Has to Offer By Katie Dumestre Tucked away in the heart of the Marigny, 2116 Chartres St. to be exact, lays an art gallery by the name of Fair Folks and a Goat.  Usually the first thing that comes to mind when I think of an art gallery is a large...
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Fun & Natural Ways to Pamper Yourself By Carmen Orange Do you ever wonder what’s in our every day beauty products?  I do! Lately I have been wondering if there are natural ways to get the same or even better results.  So many things are going “all natural” and “green”, beauty regiments being one of...
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Maritime For Summer Time By Angie Hernandez This month’s cover look has been inspired by the style of the open seas. It may be mid summer but it’s not too late to make waves by incorporating some nautical inspired pieces into your wardrobe. The style is reminiscent of the French fisherman’s iconic Breton stripped shirts and...
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