Keeping up with fashion without putting a major dent in your wallet is easy enough with frequent trips to Trendz. This Magazine Street boutique is stocked with the latest styles in costume jewelry, purses and bags, accessories and sunglasses. Low prices, like earrings for as little as USD5, make updating your wardrobe to keep up with fashion magazine trends a possibility even if you’re on a budget. Frequent additions of new merchandise and styles make repeat visits to Trendz worthwhile. -Bethany Culp
Staying in line with each season's trends is easy to do for young women who shop at Bella Bella. This Metairie boutique stays stocked with each season's most fashionable dresses, skirts, tops and shoes. Whether you're looking for a new wardrobe or a few trendy pieces to bring your styles up to date, this shop has a solution. Products here range from casual sundresses to sexy cocktail dresses with shoes and accessories to coordinate with any outfit.
A cozy fashionable store with a great mix of apparel and accessories, available at not at very pricey rates. Ball gowns, pretty dresses, daily wear clothing, gorgeous jewelry and a number of other quality merchandise is what you might enjoy exploring at Fifteen22 Boutique.
Established in 1899 and still under the direction of the founding family, Keil's Antiques offers a taste of all that glitters. The items found here may remind you of the many fine amenities at some of New Orleans best hotels. The upscale inventory includes rare antique jewelry for the collector or the lady with a taste for the golden past. Other items include chandeliers, lamps, crystals, lanterns and mirrors, which are sure to add a dimension of class to any room. The store also has a nice collection of English and French furniture.
Fifi Mahony's is a must-visit for all those who have a passion for pretty things and love to doll up in a spectacular way that promises to make heads turn. Literally! Walk in to find custom wigs, wild accessories, cosmetics for a special night-out or for a daily look. The place also offers advice on ways to present yourself creatively. Don a 'Cone Devil' wig for your Halloween party or the 'Eve' if you don't mind experimenting with pink hair. Happy with your tresses? Then opt for some blue eyeliner from the range 'Tony and Tina' or 'Urban Decay' products they have. Accessorize with matching sunglasses, hair clips and bracelets and set your own trend.
On a block of Magazine Street densely populated with shops and cafes, Miss Smarty Pants' hot pink walls and leopard print rugs jump out as the sassy one stop shop to find the perfect gift for any girly girl on your list. The bright boutique is filled with a wide array of gifts, jewelry, handbags, fashion accessories, shabby-chic furnishings, and home decor. With reasonable prices and complimentary gift wrap, you won't feel guilty picking up a little something extra for yourself.