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IBERIABANK presents The Big Idea Event to Kick Off NOEW

Monday, March 5th, 2012

IBERIABANK presents the first annual Big Idea Event, which marks the culmination of New Orleans Entrepreneur Week 2012.

The event, which will take place at Manning’s (519 Fulton St), will feature 19 of NOLA’s most promising start up ventures, including a celebrity-judging panel!

Cast your ballot for the best entrepreneur in a live “American Idol-esque” vote, and the winner will walk away with up to $100,000 in seed funding, to help them grow their business in New Orleans.

Use the promo code: IVFRIEND515 to purchase a ticket for 60% off (limited quantity).

Also, DesignerSocial will be giving away a CHANEL flap bag if they win to someone that voted for them in the crowd :)

Get your ticket here!

 

Contributed by Khaki Martin

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NOLAFW: Retail Shopping Day Specials!

Thursday, March 1st, 2012

NOLA Fashion Week kicks off with Retail Shopping Day THIS Saturday, March 3rd! Check out all the discounts, specials, and exciting opportunities to take advantage of! ‘Tis the season, after all!

  • Style Lab will be giving a 25% Discount during retail shopping day and will host an after hours cocktail gathering from 5pm-8pm.
  • Rubensteins will be giving 10% off for all customers throughout all of NOLA Fashion Week.
  • Armoire will take $5 off your purchase if you mention NOLAFW Fashion Night Out.
  • Blues Jean Bar will be giving a 10% Discount all day and will be hosting Nola Bronze in the store for customers who are interested in airbrush tanning.
  • Friend will be serving FREE cold-brewed La Colombe coffee, regular and “spiked,” and offering 20% off all Saturdays Surf shirts and chinos.
  • Vernon will be offering 15% off the entire store and you can receive $20 off your next purchase with any purchase of a suit or sports coat.
  • Revival Outpost will be having a previewing of their spring items and having a sale on all of their winter items.  There will also be an email raffle for a gift certificate.
  • Haus 131 is having 15% off the entire store and an additional 10% off sale. 30% off all shoes!
  • Buy 2 jewelry items and receive your 3rd free at Langford Market
  • Add 15% off at both Time Warp and Noelie Harmon (including sale items!) when mentioning NOLAFW. Also get a sneak peak of NOLAFW’s EcoFashion Day in the store window at Time Warp!
  • At Paris Parker experience complimentary Aveda Make-Up touch ups with the Sea Blossoms Spring Trend collection

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Learn the Tricks of the Trade

Friday, February 24th, 2012

Not only does NOLAFW support the fashion industry of New Orleans by showcasing designers’ talent, it also promotes the creation of that talent through Educational Workshops.  The lineup is jam packed with amazing possibilities to learn the tricks of the trade straight from the local pros! Here are some previews of the great opportunities you don’t want to miss out on during NOLA Fashion Week.

Photography Workshop with Robby Klein and Thom Bennett: Students will learn the insider tricks to fashion photography from local professional photographers.

Fashion Illustration Workshop with Briana Burgau:  Participants will learn various aspects of clothing and accessory design such as illustrating, presenting, developing ideas and gaining exposure all geared towards todays fashion market. 

Kids Fashion Day : Community Works partners up to teach kids how to make their own  fun accessories and have their own fashionable dress up!  

Life Cycle of a Style:  With Lisa Iocono, fashion designer and owner of Nola Sewn, the workshop will discuss the cycle of a style in a collection on simple terms, using one of her own styles as an example.

Organizing Your Life Fashionably with Sky Traux:   Learn from the organizational pros how to successfully organize all aspects of your life, in a fun and fashionable way.

What 7th Ave. Taught Me That I Did Not Learn in School with Suzanna Perron:   This two part worshop consists of a lecture then dives into hands on learning from one of the best in the business.

Branding with Julie Wheat of Cavortress:  Learn the ins and outs of branding from successful designer with her top secret tools.

For more information and invitation info visit the NOLAFW website.

Contributed by Kelsey Hunter

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NEW La Thai Uptown’s 3 for 3 Happy Hour Special

Thursday, February 23rd, 2012

The award-winning La Thai Uptown already brings you the tantalizing flavors of Thai cuisine in an elegant, inviting atmosphere, and now La Thai introduces the latest in your Uptown happy hour experience.

Ladies and Gentlemen, we give you the 3 for 3, La Thai’s newest promotion. Take your pick of Bacardi, Stoli, or Hendricks cocktails – each for only three dollars.

Munch on some crispy calamari or any of their mouth-watering appetizers and entrees while sipping on your $3 cocktails – it doesn’t get better than that.

Wednesday to Friday from 5 pm – 7 pm, see you there!

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Coming soon to Martine Chaisson

Wednesday, February 22nd, 2012

 

Located in the Central Business District, the Martine Chaisson Gallery is making their second appearance in NOLA Fashion Week.  The marble floors and elegantly simple interior sets the perfect stage to display exhibitions of paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography of local artists.   The art displayed this time come alive with fashion by designers bySMITH and Libellule in their Fall/Winter 2012 runway presentations.

Libellule was started by New Orleans natives Cricket and Leigh.  The ladies come from backgrounds of reconstructing vintage clothing and crafting Cirque de Soliel.  You can only imagine the result of this collaboration. Check out more info about their talent here. The presentation is on March 6th kicking off at 7pm.

Smith Sinrod, graduate from Alabama Apparel program, launched her first line in Spring 2011 and now bySMITH is in its third line.  The designs are a cleverly crafted combination of romantic frill and structured mod with bold colors, geometric lines and flowy chiffon. Her presentation is following Libellule at the gallery on March 6th at 8pm.

You do not want to miss out on a chance to view models draped in these local designers awesome styles walk down the beautiful floors of the Martine Chaisson Gallery on Camp St. For more info and invitations go to the NOLAFW website.

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the Material Girl Lounge

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

 

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Regular access to NOLA Fashion Week not enough?  We got the next step for you.  The Material Girl Lounge is a new addition to the lineup this year.  Brought to you by ilovematerialgirl.com the Lounge is a chance to talk it up and sip it down with the material girls and guys of Fashion Week such as sponsors, artists, and retailers. Every night, it is taking place at Burgundy Bar in The Saint hotel and is hosted by some of your favorite style bloggers including New Orleans Tidbits, Chanel Craves, Studio Swag, A Pinch of Lovely, and iHeartNOLA

The lounge will be happening at 10pm on March 6th, 7th, and 8th.  Want access?  The lounge is reserved for benefactors, trendsetters, scenesters, retail affiliates supporters, and guests.  If you have a seat for the show you’ll be on the list for access to the lounge on the night of the show(s) that you attend. Become a member of our circle here so you too can have access to the Material Girl Lounge: nola-fashionweek.com/support

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Vegas: Quarter Life Crisis

Tuesday, February 14th, 2012

Happy Valentine’s Day everyone! (Or should I say Single’s Awareness Day)…. Now with another holiday celebrated and gone by, it’s time to celebrate another ‘holiday’ that might not immediately come to mind: your Quarter Life Crisis.

With StudentCity, celebrate your Quarter Life Crisis in Sin City, Las Vegas from March 20-23, 2012 at the renowned Palms Hotel & Casino.

Roll deep with MTV at this celebrity playground and 24-hour party zone – access to MTV and celebrity concerts, pool parties, and events are right at your fingertips – the StudentCity wristband guarantees endless perks and exclusives.

Interested? Check it out here.

http://www.studentcity.com/quarter-life-crisis/

After clicking the link above, follow these easy instructions:

  1. Click “Get Started” to book
  2. Choose “Nick Landry” from the drop down box
  3. Input your group size (*NOTE: pricing is based on 4 to a room, if you have less than 4 your price increases)

The deposit is only $75, due by February 25th.

Your Quarter Life Crisis has never been so sinful or tasted so sweet.

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NOLAFW Fall/Winter ’12 Just Around the Corner!

Tuesday, February 7th, 2012

With NOLAFW just a month away, be sure to keep up with updates and new information on designers, locations, access, and more by following NOLAFW on Facebook and Twitter! And you can always check out the NOLAFW Website: www.nolafw.com

Want to know more about Fashion Week? Check out the video below for a recap of the Spring/Summer ’12 Shows!

NOLA Fashion Week S/S ’12 Recap from NOLAFW on Vimeo.

Want to make sure you have access? Check out your options here:

See you there!

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Gaudet Bros NOLA Pop-Up Barber Shop

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

 

Many of you know that Micah Nickens has been doing a Gaudet Bros NOLA Pop-Up Salon for the last few months, and many of you have been using him.

There has been such a demand for guys’ cuts, that he has decided to take it 100% male-focused!

So now, every Monday and Tuesday, Gaudet Bros Pop-Up Barber Shop will be at the Merchant Café in the Maritime building – because at some point, you have to get a grown man’s hair cut.

9 am – 5 pm, men only, barber cuts and clean ups. Walk in or calls. To book you appointment, please call 225.387.8783.

Ladies – you can still book appointments with Micah, but you’ll have to make the drive to Baton Rouge.

Guadet Bros Pop-Up Barber Shop | Merchant Café | 800 Common St. | French Quarter | 225.387.8783

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Special Mardi Gras Rates at the Hotel Modern

Tuesday, January 31st, 2012

 

As part of our commitment to bringing you perks for being IN the KNOW, we’ve arranged for special pricing on rooms on the all new and ultra chic Hotel Modern (formerly Le Cirque)!

Not only has the entire hotel gone through complete overhaul and renovation, the new team operating the project is incredible as well! The space is absolutely stunning AND the beds are comfortable! Not to mention all of the amenities!!

If you love boutique hotels – this will be your new favorite spot! For locals, you need to check out the new restaurant as well as the new lounge… more on that to come in another post.

In any case, we wanted to let you in on some incredible room rates for New Orleans’ biggest weekend.

Mardi Gras
February 17-21, 2012:  Small $295, Medium $335, Large $385, Double $405
*4-night minimum
Group Code – “NLE Mardi Gras”

To make a reservation, you can call Hotel Modern directly at 800.684.9525 and identify that you are a member of the group code listed for each.

Keep in mind that each block only has 10 rooms on it, but larger blocks can be arranged if needed by emailing info@NLEnola.com

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