Avenue Rouge :: May 17, 2012

Trunk show tips

This weekend, stop by two trunk shows in Towne Center to ensure that you’re well-heeled and well-clothed. Start with the shoes at Currie, where the boutique is hosting a pop-up shop with New Orleans store CeCe Shoe. The designer shoe specialist is bringing everything from flat sandals to serious heels, all with discriminating designer labels: Valentino, Manolo Blahnik, Loeffler Randall and Michael Kors. The show takes place through tomorrow at 4 p.m. Once you’ve had your shoe fix, indulge in wardrobe therapy at Eros, where a Trina Turk trunk show runs through Saturday. The summer-ready collection includes gauzy dresses, flowy pants, swimwear and more, bearing the designer’s signature of vibrant prints.

Student designs hit the runway

Don’t miss your opportunity to get up-close with some of Baton Rouge’s most promising fashion talent! Tomorrow night at 8 p.m., LSU’s student fashion organization, Hemline, will present Vanity, its spring runway showcase, at the Lyceum Dean Ballroom. All garments that appear on the runway have been handcrafted by the students of LSU’s apparel design program. Guest judges include familiar names such as LSU alumnus Anthony Ryan Auld, of Project Runway fame. LSU students and faculty will be admitted for a $7 discount ticket, and general admission is $10. The doors of the ballroom open at 7 p.m., so arrive early to secure prime seats.

Saturday yoga opps

This weekend, slow down and breathe deeply at Yoga Bliss on Highland Road. Peace and relaxation are the aim of its Yin Yoga workshop, which begins on Saturday at 9 a.m. with a Slow Flow class. Designed for Yoga practitioners of every level, the Slow Flow class guides participants through a steady yet challenging series of poses. Following up is a Yin Yoga class taught by guest instructor Michael Morton, noted Hatha Yoga teacher. Yin Yoga concentrates on the stretching of ligaments and joints, increasing flexibility and relaxation. For more details, read the workshop description here.

Great new makeup primer

Summer is imminent—it’s time to protect yourself against makeup meltdowns. Fortunately, an inexpensive fix has hit the market, and it’s getting rave reviews. Victoria’s Secret Face Prime Makeup Primer & Setting Spray gets winning points for its thrifty price—just over $10—and multitasking formula. Apply a light mist prior to makeup to create an even base. Post-foundation and powder, use another quick spray to set makeup. It’s the kind of protection that helps keep you smiling till day’s end.

Table accents 101

Learn how to embellish your dining table at Red Door Interiors this weekend. On Sunday from 2 until 4 p.m., the Corporate Drive store is offering a Tablescapes Class. Participants will learn how to craft a designer-quality centerpiece for any occasion, straight from knowledgeable members of the Red Door staff. Class admission is $30 and includes enticing discounts: 30% off a wide selection of containers, and 15% off all supplies used to create centerpieces. Gather some girlfriends, make it a mother-daughter bonding day, or simply go it alone. Space is limited for this hands-on learning experience, so reserve your place by calling 201-9333.

ReStore reopens with Steve Thomas

A familiar face in home improvement is coming to Baton Rouge: Steve Thomas, former host of PBS’s popular show, This Old House. The Emmy award winner will visit the Capital City on Saturday to mark the post-renovation opening of ReStore, a building supply outlet whose profits benefit Habitat for Humanity of Greater Baton Rouge. Be there for the ribbon-cutting at 9:30 a.m., and stay to shop! ReStore, located at the corner of Airline Highway and Plank Road, is stocked with quality building materials that have been donated by contractors, demolition crews and individuals. Shoppers can find great bargains there, while simultaneously supporting Habitat and keeping unnecessary waste out of landfills. Who knew that your weekend fix-up projects could do so much good?

Films al fresco

Baton Rouge Gallery's laudrd summer film series, Movies & Music on the Lawn, returns Saturday, May 26, with a lineup of short films from one of cinema’s pioneers, George Melies, all set to a never-before-heard score by jazz/funk fusion band Captain Green. The shows air on a towering inflatable screen located on the lawn behind BRG, inside BREC’s historic City Park. The screening begins at sundown, and the $5 price of admission includes unlimited free popcorn. For more information about the series, click here.

Kids’ summer styles

The school year is drawing to a close, and kids are excited to trade uniforms for their own dress-down duds. Help the children in your life make a cool transition into summer with casual outfits and vacation-ready attire. First up, check out the tween-approved selection currently available at Tangerine on Corporate Boulevard. Quality and cute come together here, with brands like Splendid, Ella Moss, LA Made and Juicy Couture. Another shop to scope out is B Kids, on East Petroleum Drive off Highland Road. Shipments of summer stock continually arrive, containing everything from fun Aztec-print shorts to comfy yet chic sandals by Steve Madden. Just one quick shopping trip is all they need to make a stylish splash this summer.

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