http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:47:56 -0700 Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:09:28 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Coco-Before-Chanel-A-lesson-in-personal-style?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner Photo: aceshowbiz.com Anne Fontaine’s film Coco avant Chanel is only playing at Elmwood 20 right now, and only a couple times a day, so fashion lovers should see it before it disappears as quietly as it arrived.  The film, starring t... style fashion entertainment Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:09:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m11d16-Coco-Before-Chanel-A-lesson-in-personal-style?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m10d18-The-illusion-of-layers-a-fall-fashion-staple?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner Jones New York layered top, $76.30 macys.com. One of the best ways to add sophistication and visual interest to an outfit is by layering. Sometimes women add a camisole under a low v-neck top, or a jacket or cardigan over a colorful tee, or a vest ... Fall Fashion Sun, 18 Oct 2009 12:16:27 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m10d18-The-illusion-of-layers-a-fall-fashion-staple?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Last-chance-to-shop-Target-for-the-Anna-Sui-collection?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner All photos from target.com In September, Target released its Anna Sui collection of clothing – a collection inspired by the television series Gossip Girl.  The collection is available until this Saturday, October 17, so make sure to visit... Fall Fashion Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:06:47 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m10d13-Last-chance-to-shop-Target-for-the-Anna-Sui-collection?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Dressing-for-women-dressing-for-men?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner Photo: Imaxtree, nymag.comMany women have conflicting views about fashion’s role in our society. Is it a form of artistic expression? Can it be empowering? Is it frivolous and shallow, or worse yet, a patriarchal industry that strives to keep w... fashion Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:13:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m10d5-Dressing-for-women-dressing-for-men?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m9d23-What-you-can-store-now?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner In anticipation of fall weather, many women make the mistake of storing too many of their summer clothes – including tank tops that might double as camisoles under a fall wrap-top or a blazer.  Others make the mistake of not putting anyt... Fall Fashion Wed, 23 Sep 2009 13:42:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m9d23-What-you-can-store-now?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Brighten-up-your-rainwear?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner Photo: Saks Friday’s weather reminds local New Orleanians how long the rainy season lasts, and how much the gray skies can infect your whole day.  Those of us who have lived here for a while know that waters rise quickly, so rain boots ar... shopping rainwear Fri, 11 Sep 2009 21:23:56 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m9d11-Brighten-up-your-rainwear?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m8d31-The-ruffled-top-a-summertofall-favorite-and-a-classic?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner Top & skirt: Ann Taylor, blazer: Ralph Lauren If you walk into Stein Mart, Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, J. Crew, Macy’s, or any other number of stores right now, you will find a variety of ruffle-front tops and dresses.  While to... Fall Fashion Mon, 31 Aug 2009 07:55:57 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m8d31-The-ruffled-top-a-summertofall-favorite-and-a-classic?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Info-101-Where-should-I-buy-undergarments?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner Photo: Dillard's No matter how fantastic an outfit may be, wearing the wrong bra, underwear, and/or other foundation garments can ruin the whole look.  Many women already know some of the basic rules for undergarments – make sure no ... Undergarments Thu, 27 Aug 2009 10:36:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m8d27-Info-101-Where-should-I-buy-undergarments?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Tights-stockings-and-leggings-hosiery-trends-for-the-fall?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner All photos by Marcio Madeira, style.com When the weather starts to cool, many women opt to wear hosiery with skirts, dresses, and/or pants to keep out the Bayou’s damp cold air.  Over the past few years, as leggings and tights have b... Fall Fashion Sun, 23 Aug 2009 20:14:05 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m8d23-Tights-stockings-and-leggings-hosiery-trends-for-the-fall?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Fabulous-coats-for-fall?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner Photo: Banana Republic Even though it probably won’t get cold in New Orleans until about November, you should consider taking advantage of the wide array of fall jackets and coats available now.  A stylish coat is a good “investment... Fall Fashion Fri, 21 Aug 2009 12:05:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m8d21-Fabulous-coats-for-fall?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m8d15-An-homage-to-Woodstock-the-ins-and-outs-of-hippie-fashion?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner Photo: Nine West In honor of the counterculture spirit embodied by the music and atmosphere of Woodstock 1969, it’s time to revisit some of the late 1960s hippie fashions, with the hope of determining which elements of hippie style live on tod... fashion Woodstock Sat, 15 Aug 2009 17:31:02 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m8d15-An-homage-to-Woodstock-the-ins-and-outs-of-hippie-fashion?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Style-101-What-hair-accessories-are-in-style?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner Photo: JCPenney Even hair accessories go through trends.  Remember the banana clip, the scrunchie, the huge bow?  Hair styles come and go as well – you don’t see as many people sporting French braids with “air bangs&rdquo... accessories Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:24:18 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m8d10-Style-101-What-hair-accessories-are-in-style?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m8d7-What-previous-Project-Runway-winners-have-taught-us?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner Jay McCarroll coat.  Photo: realitytv.about.com In anticipation of the premier of Project Runway on August 20, now is the perfect time to revisit the show’s past five winners, the aesthetics they promoted, and what those different aesthet... Fall Fashion Fri, 07 Aug 2009 11:54:37 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m8d7-What-previous-Project-Runway-winners-have-taught-us?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Five-summertofall-transition-pieces?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner Ali Ro long blazer.  Photo: Saks 1. Tailored blazer or structured jacket.  A well-fitting jacket is a wardrobe basic, but it can also help take a summery look into the next season.  The Ali Ro long blazer pictured here (on sale a... style fashion accessories Tue, 04 Aug 2009 22:30:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Five-summertofall-transition-pieces?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Get-ready-for-White-Linen-Night?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner Last year's White Linen Night.  Photo: FlickrNew Orleans Online offers the following explanation for why we wear white linen on White Linen Night:“The white linen tradition in New Orleans dates back to the pre-air conditioning years when p... White Linen Night Fri, 31 Jul 2009 10:19:23 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m7d31-Get-ready-for-White-Linen-Night?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m7d29-Style-101-Where-are-the-best-places-to-go-shopping-in-the-French-Quarter?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner Dashka Roth, $60New Orleans isn’t just a wonderful place to live – it’s a tourist destination.  Many friends and relatives come to visit, and they head straight for the French Quarter.  But locals appreciate the many plea... shopping Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:48:29 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m7d29-Style-101-Where-are-the-best-places-to-go-shopping-in-the-French-Quarter?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m7d25-10-style-donts-for-men?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner Bert - get some tweezers!  Photo: FlickrAfter advising ladies about the top 10 style don’ts of all time, naturally it’s only fair that men be made aware of their own fashion missteps.  The following are just the tip of the iceb... style Sat, 25 Jul 2009 14:41:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m7d25-10-style-donts-for-men?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m7d23-The-top-10-style-donts-of-all-time?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner For evening only! Photo: Macy'sSome fashion “don’ts” – like white after Labor Day, not matching your shoes and bag, or wearing black to a wedding – are debatable or even outdated. But the don’t listed below always... style Thu, 23 Jul 2009 15:12:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m7d23-The-top-10-style-donts-of-all-time?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Last-gasp-summer-shopping?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner Photo: Banana RepublicThe major fashion designers have exhibited their fall lines.  Vogue and Elle have published their August issues, featuring the hottest trends of the fall season.  Retailers like Banana Republic and J. Crew have begun ... fashion Tue, 21 Jul 2009 15:59:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m7d21-Last-gasp-summer-shopping?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Style-101-Where-can-I-buy-trendy-jewelry-in-New-Orleans?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner Photo: New York & Company The French Market.  In case you needed another reason to visit the French Quarter, here it is: you can get an impressive variety of unique and often unusual jewelry – sterling silver, semi-precious stone... accessories Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:37:09 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-8213-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner~y2009m7d17-Style-101-Where-can-I-buy-trendy-jewelry-in-New-Orleans?cid=exrss-New-Orleans-Personal-Style-Examiner