Humid Beings

@shoefty hubby loves his new Huff jeans!

@opulentoddities Oh god that show screwed me up for weeks!

Just realized I bought 5 pairs of shoes in 2 days. Eep!

Show & Tell

I'm in desperate need of sandals (my husband might have a different opinion) since 1. I got a new foot tattoo that I want to show off and 2. summer will be here soon.  Luckily  I found two really great  pairs week and even the hubby agrees.The weather has been…

Slow Southern News: http://bit.ly/by92qa jewelry making class, spring cleaning, and clearance racks

Slow Southern News

If you're on the Northshore on Saturday, March 20th sit in on "Toolbox Divas with Becky Burt from 10am-5pm.  The class shows participants how to make jewelry out of common hardware store items. Admission is $100, $90 for members plus a $10 fee for supplies.Spring cleaning? Head to Buffalo Exchange to sell what you don't…

1/2 off bottles of wine at Cure on Thursdays.....love it!

@shoefty Think me and the hubby are going to stop in on Saturday. He needs clothes baaad!

@shoefty Definitely need to send my man in to try those jeans on!

Designer Profile- Something old, something new: http://bit.ly/afdjZU Antique remnants get new life from @opulentoddities

Something old, something new

Have you ever gone to an antique shop, saw a beautiful yet flawed piece of jewelry and thought "I could do something with that?" I constantly get ideas to rework a piece but my thoughts rarely come to fruition. Jordan of Opulent Oddities has created a business that does exactly this. Based…

@clarescoffee As soon as it is healed I'll post a picture!

nothin' like dropping a 2 lb. bag of sugar on your freshly tattooed foot. OWWW!

Slow South News: http://bit.ly/9pQieD Sneaker heads, street bazaar lovers, and southern belles alike all have something to do this weekend!

Slow Southern News

I'm back from my beautiful San Francisco trip and getting tattooed (locally). While I'm getting over a cold and foot swelling enjoy this week's roundup of news, just in time for the weekend.Belladonna Day Spa is now offering Minx manicures and pedicures. Minx is a flexible film application that can be…

Got my magnolia flower tattoo tonight! Getting the other one done in a few weeks.

@StCharlesVision Will do!

Always good to go on vacation but Always good to come back home.

Any stores that you'd like featured on Slow Southern Style? Only criteria: needs to be in the South.

Flying to San Fran today, come home Monday, get tattooed Wednesday, Jersey Shore party on Friday. Looking forward to all of it.

Slow South News: Fantastic shoes, denim discounts, and fashion shows http://bit.ly/98KkJT @feetfirststores @wearyourstory

Slow Southern News

Feet First just got an amazing shipment of 50s and 60s style shoes from Poetic License. Styles include slingback, platform, kitten heels and sandals so there is something for everyone.Take 20% off Style Lab's new arrival denim from G-Star, John Varvatos, Nudie's, William Rast, and Joe's Jeans now through Saturday, March 6th.…

RT @buffaloexchange: New Orleans: Men's denim, shortsleeve tees, buttondowns, shorts, shoes http://ping.fm/zgbiO

@zorak303 Sounds like some roommates I had in college except they pissed on each other's cars.

Help a high school girl go to prom by donating your old dress to The Cinderella Project http://bit.ly/aLjfV9

Help a girl's dream come true

Slow Southern News

I'm going on another brief hiatus on Thursday, this time for reasons more fun than moving! I'm visiting two of  my best friends in San Francisco for 5 days. In the meantime here are some news bits to hold you over.Saks Fifth Avenue is giving away free goodie bags loaded with…

green it like you mean it

St. Patty's day is fast approaching and there is no rest for revelers from Superbowl, Mardi Gras, and now the Irish Channel's mega block party and parade.Celebrate in style instead of relying on that same faded green tee you wear every year. The t-shirt gets a makeover from Repurposeful Punk Keep hydrated…

Show & Tell

Went to dinner and the Sip event at La Thai last night. Branch Out, a cute little eco-friendly shop in the Lower Garden District, hosted a trunk show. I purchased these sweet little dangle earrings made out of antique Mardi Gras beads. The girls from Branch Out told me Laura D'Arcangelo, the designer, found a…

Slow Southern News

New Orleans Surf Shop recently changed their name to Local Threads. The shop now features t-shirts designed by the owners and is also taking men's clothes on consignment.  Friday, February 26th at 10pm enjoy $5 satsuma basil martinis at La Thai while taking in a trunk show from Branch Out  as part of their SiP series.On…

Mardi Gras

I present to y'all Mardi Gras 2010! With all of our free time getting sucked into house buying and moving I was afraid that we wouldn't really get a chance to pull our Mardi Gras costumes together. Due to time constraints and the  effort that went into our Halloween getups I needed…

Yay!

I'm going to apologize now for a lack of updates to Slow Southern Style. As of tomorrow I am closing on my 1st home (yay!) and between moving, setting up internet at the new address, and Mardi Gras I won't have much time to make my usual fashionable posts. When…

Slow Southern News

Loa, located inside the International House, is hosting a spring wardrobe event with Shop from5:30-7:30pm on February 3rd. Enjoy beats from DJ Jive and complimentary hors d'oeuvre from Rambla.Take an extra 50% off sale items at Feet First's "Insane Sale". Sale items already marked 20-75% off so hurry up before they're gone!Don't forget…

true colors

With Mardi Gras only weeks away it is time to get into the spirit by wearing our favorite color combination of purple, green, and gold. Mardi Gras is steeped in tradition and this seasonal color way is no exception.  Each Purple represents justice, green represents faith and gold represents power. For a sophisticated look this…

Slow Southern News

Planning a big shopping day today? Many local businesses will be closed in observance for a new "holiday"- Saints play off games.Republic will be hosting a fashion show Friday, February 26th to benefit Tibetan settlements in India. In Exchange is putting on the event, which specializes in fair trade clothing and art.

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This is great news considering I'm buying a house in this area as we speak.

Fat Tuesday Preview

Typically I have my Mardi Gras costume planned, sewed, and done by now. The home buying process has eaten up all of my free time but rest assured our costumes are going to be good. Somehow we miraculously acquired a few key items today turning ho hum to holy shit!And…

Slow Southern News

Hemline's Magazine St. location has reduced the prices of many of their formal gowns just in time for Mardi Gras ball season.If artisan jewelry and crafts is your style check out the art market on January 30th presented by Arts Council of New Orleans.Watch up and coming fashion designers compete for $4,000…

Wigging Out

I just bought two new wigs, which can only mean one thing. It's officially carnival season!I have a serious, serious addiction to wigs and fortunately I live in the best city for costuming so there are many opportunities to wear them.  Words can't really describe the deep affinity I have…

Slow Southern News

Swap Boutique is getting their inventory ready for Mardi Gras with a selection of gowns to choose from. Swap also buys items so bring in last years gown to help pay for a new one.Looking for handmade jewelry, vintage items and crafts? Check out Elysian Fleas Sunday, January 17th from 11:00am-5:00pm…

Slow Southern News

Too cold to go outside? Yea I thought so. Shop Feet First's "Holiday Hangover" sale without having to bundle up by checking out their online sale. Take an additional 30% off when you use the code: Holidayhangover.Francesca's Collections is having 50% off all winter wear.Macy's is having a one day sale today,…