On The Road in Search of Fashion
By Brittany Avila
In the birthplace of Mardi Gras, the glittering city of
New Orleans, women are more concerned with ruffled dresses and shimmering
scarves than what color metallic bead necklace they should adorn. The hot and
humid climate calls for airy blouses, skirts and dresses that are made charming
with their unique bold and floral prints. In a place rich with lavish French
history, it is only fitting that the ladies of NOLA continue the “tre
magnifique” ways of their predecessors and add to the sparkle that makes New Orleans
such an irresistible destination. While visiting the majestic city of the bayou
I roused the racks of many trendy and vintage-inspired boutiques to expose how
the fashionistas of the French Quarter represent.
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This loose romper allows air in while representing a
beautiful blend of African roots in the print.
An adorable and well-fitted floral dress that represents the south’s impeccable ability to accentuate and fit to women’s natural curves.
For an elegant affair, the full-length dresses were
featured in many shops and came in all colors and styles.
During my time in the French quarter, my shopping
addiction forced to me visit every boutique that featured any sort of women’s
clothing. After scanning the glamorous racks of many charming shops decorated
with bright colors and 40’s style sun hats, I found the jewel of all shopping
in NOLA. Langford Market, located on Decatur street near the famous Café
DuMonde, takes News Orleans fashion a step above the other boutiques by
featuring trendy clothes that each have a special detail or characteristic that
make them a one of a kind piece. After walking in and being greeted with a
pineapple martini (yum, especially after walking around in Mother Nature’s
sauna) my eyes feasted upon the vintage artifacts decorating the shop and
bright colors and prints adorning the racks. The selection of clothing is vast,
and they feature clothes young ladies or a mature woman. So if you’re in New
Orleans, hop down to the French quarter and stroll down the Mississippi River
to this oasis of clothing that would impress any fashionista.
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Layering is a big trend down here that allows you mix
colors and materials that make a trend unique to you; a good belt at the waist
is almost always flattering by showing off a woman’s hips creating an
hour-glass figure.
A denim dress with a crochet button-up vest attached-
two materials that are surprisingly a lovely pair.
A blue one-shouldered dress for a night out adds
gathering on the one sleeve in remembrance of the puffy sleeves of the
Antebellum era of the south.
Louisiana ladies love their purses big too!
This outfit exudes the ruffles and floral prints that
make southern outfits lovely and feminine.
What would any outfit be without the bling! Beads,
bangles, and hats were all popular accessories.
Note: Please excuse the rusty picture quality, my
Blackberry does not compare to a Nikon. :)
