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A throwback to this August of last year when HiBrow turned Aime’es one eyebrow into two. Magic!

New Year, New US! 2017 saw some of the great things you have grown to expect from ALG Style. We also ventured into some new arenas that while different at first, turned into something quite fun. One of our favorite parts of 2017 was getting into the #video content game. We’ve come a long way in our ‘production’ and have some great new content lined up for 2018 as well as maybe a great new way to watch all these videos (new website…maybe?? who knows?? stay tuned!!If you’re reading this, you’re on our new website and now know the secret is our new website.). Either way, we thought it would be fun to share our Top 5 Videos from 2017

#1: White Linen Night

You know what is always funny? A bucket of water dumped on someone’s head. It was a rainy day in August and we were simply trying to think of a ‘cute’ little post to do for White Linen Night and we though what if we have Aime’e get dousted by a bucket of water while wearing white linen. Add some graphics and BOOM post.

# 2: Corrie Buying Champagne

Nothing beats July in New Orleans! And by nothing we mean absolutely everything. We shot a couple of promos for the ‘It’s Hot, Let’s Pop’ party at Pearl Wine. Corrie’s dead pan unimpressed demeanor + the awkward ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’ music were a match made in heaven. The video/editing quality was definitely not our best by a long shot, but the content was just so rich

#3: It’s Cold Outside

Sometimes all you need is a pair of sunglasses and a heavy New Orleans accent. This video is filled with gems, but Aime’e steals the cake with ‘It’s Cold Outside!’

#4: Underwear Rules

We must have really struck a nerve with people, because this was our most watched video of the year. We are glad to know that all you ladies (and men) understand the importance of wearing underwear.

#5: Not Today!

No, Joe! Not to-day! To this day, we still have family and friends hounding us with the ‘not to-day’ sound bite. One of our most effective slogans encourages people to not do something. Maybe we should work on our messaging in 2018…Nonetheless, a fun off the cuff video that just worked.

Here’s to the stylish men in our lives.

I like men, or more clearly, I like a man. What I identify as a man may not have any rhyme or reason — or perhaps there is a Freudian study with a well-defined analysis on why I am enticed by certain men and male qualities. Let me preface this with the fact that I have been married for quite some time now. I am still attracted to my husband; he makes me laugh until I snort; and he is a phenomenal father. Nonetheless, my senses have not dulled and I am still very much a woman. I am a wife and a mom, but not blind or mute. I am extremely fortunate to be blessed and surrounded by men who are great dads, providers, friends and contributing members to society and their country. These same men have and continue to support and encourage me to grow professionally, think big, work harder and smarter, and go after exactly what I want. In my opinion, that makes a man sexy as hell.

If a man looks like he was a Boy Scout, or maybe played baseball, and plays a musical instrument, I will most likely turn to Jell-O around him. This remains true to men at 20 years old or 64 years old. A man must be driven, have a sense of humor, and take dignity in his work and in his appearance. However, he mustn’t have so much pride that he takes longer than me to get ready for a date, or his Dopp kit and medicine cabinet look like the inside of a Sephora. He should look good, smell good and feel good about himself. I just do not want to compare notes on the latest anti-aging products. Understated effortless style and sharp wit will always prevail.

The Well-Maintained Modern Male
Good grooming and maintenance are certainly important and essential practices of modern masculinity, and our friends over at Paris Parker have nailed it spot on with their latest endeavor. Paris Parker recently opened its second men’s barber shop, The Parker Barber, at the Ace Hotel in New Orleans. The Parker Barber combines the traditional men’s barbering techniques, like fading and blade work, with the luxury experience of a Paris Parker salon. It’s a high-end pampered experience for the men without fussiness. Located on the first floor of the hotel next to Seaworthy Restaurant, Friend Clothing, a contemporary men’s wear boutique and Stumptown Coffee Roasters, The Parker Barber is perfectly juxtaposed alongside what is currently defining the new New Orleans’ cool.

Garrison Neill, brand manager for Paris Parker, saw the interest in men’s grooming growing and opened The Parker Barber in downtown Hammond. With the success of the Hammond location — and the timing right with The Ace Hotel, along with the assistance of veteran hair stylist Micah Nickens — The Parker Barber New Orleans rapidly became reality. The Parker Barber offers traditional services such as men’s cuts and shaves, unique gifts such as the Carry-On Cocktail Kits and new to the men’s grooming world: gray blending. “It’s not your typical hair color treatment with foils and processing,” Neill says. “This is a 10 minute in-and-out service for men that are beginning to gray and who want the salt and pepper look without a full-on hair color.” And good to know: The Parker Barber’s gift cards and gift baskets are ideal selections for the man in your life.

Dapper Dad

Not only did Neill conceive The Parker Barber — he and his wife Amy gave birth to a baby girl named Ivy Brice Neill. “I certainly have a higher purpose now,” Neill says. “I have a very supportive wife who understands that I am attempting to balance fatherhood, a new brand concept and my role at Paris Parker.” Neill is constantly on the road and traveling; having a new baby in conjunction with new business ventures is a demanding task. “When I am home, I try to be present,” he says. “I can glance at my phone, and, all of a sudden, I have 11 emails that need attention.” Being a new father in addition to work, Neill says it is easy to feel pulled in multiple directions and difficult to keep priorities straight. He is counting his blessings. “The saying is true, ‘Behind every great man is an even better woman.’ I am lucky to have my wife, Amy.”

Neill has remained true to his seemingly unintentional mode of dress from his late teenage years. His wardrobe includes basic and timeless pieces with current cuts. He is always in motion and in meetings, so his look needs to be versatile and comfortable, yet professional. Closet staples are dark wash and black denim jeans and v-neck t-shirts. “I wear Commons Project sneakers; however, I have worn a Chelsea style boot since I was 18,” he says. “They look great with just jeans or if I have to throw on a sports coat.” Neill frequents local shops such as Friend and Billy Reid, and he can always be spotted with the latest shades form Krewe du Optic.

The Parker Barber
600 Carondelet St.
(504) 679-0090

Happy Father’s Day to all the effortlessly cool, hard-working, stylish dads!

–Aimée Gowland and Corrie Pellerin, ALG Style

A new boutique on Freret Street offers chic and stylish wardrobe staples.

We blame much of who we are on genetics. We are quick to point the finger at our mothers for many of our negative and positive qualities. Momma might have given you good hair but a bad temper. Maybe you inherited her birthing hips yet you also got her sharp wit. Perhaps you have mom’s determination and stubbornness but also her great shoulders. Who and what we are can be attributed to the genes from mommy dearest. Yet even more than DNA, our earliest style influencers were our mothers and the people we most often credit for our sense of style. As women, the way you dress, carry yourself in public and perhaps even your uncanny ability to accessorize, you learned from observing your mother and her mother. No doubt trends and silhouettes vary from generation to generation, but great style is something you are born with — and fashion is something you create. So when someone states you have a great sense of style, be sure to thank your mother.

Rock a Bye Babe
Jessica “Jessy” Jacobs must have had a wicked cool momma. Owner of the very first boutique shop on Freret Street, Babe, Jessy has an inventory that would be the IT Girls’ must-have-it list. Her boutique is the ideal spot for any and every babe. In between her traveling trunk shows and busy days helping chic savvy shoppers of multi generations, we had a chance to chat it up with this posh shop owner.

ALG: Tell us a bit about how Babe was conceived.

Jacobs: After living in Aspen and working in retail for four and a half years, I felt it was time to move home to New Orleans and open my own store. I have been fortunate to work for independent, hard-working, awesome women who encouraged me to spread my wings and follow my dreams. I really enjoy making people feel good in their attire. The right outfit can change your mood. The word “babe” brings to mind laid-back, personable and stylish gals. These are the Babe girls.

ALG: Freret Street is so hot right now. How did you come to choose this location versus somewhere on an obvious thoroughfare like Magazine Street or Metairie Road?

Jacobs: I have been wanting to be on Freret Street for years, and I did not want to settle on another spot. Freret Street is lively and fun, with amazing restaurants, salons and spas. I saw an opportunity for retail and jumped on it. I was able to build my spot from scratch exactly how I wanted it, and I have a 22-car parking lot behind the building.
ALG: What is the Babe girl’s style and your go-to essentials?

Jacobs: The Babe girls are confident and easygoing. There are pieces for every age and every occasion. I, personally, like to be laid back during the day, and, at night, I like fun tops and dresses. I am constantly running around and I need to be comfortable. My go-to pieces are Spiritual Gangster tanks, Michael Lauren tops and pants, and Amanda Uprichard blouses. I also love the Ramy Brook Paris dress. It is ideal to throw on and very flattering.

We are overjoyed to have Babe on the newest see-and-be-seen shopping street in New Orleans, and Jacobs is a welcomed addition to the local boutique market. Happy shopping, babes!

–Aimée Gowland and Corrie Pellerin, ALG Style

Babe
5007 Freret St.
New Orleans, LA 70115
(504) 265-0432

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