NO for an Answer: New Orleans Debuts First Fashion Week – Part II

Varela + Brooks

Several designers involved in NOLA FW openly admit to initial uncertainty. Bensen, whose label is not even a year-old, says, “We were extremely skeptical of doing a fashion week in New Orleans. Trying to be L.A. or New York is not really something that we were wanting to be a part of.” She caveats this with, . . . → Read More: NO for an Answer: New Orleans Debuts First Fashion Week – Part II

In It To Win It: My Pursuit for Full Time Fabulous

Why hello again. If you do not know by now, my name is Nell and I’m an arts and entertainment writer and reporter in New York City. I’ve had the pleasure and privilege of contributing to Pomp & Circumstance since the beginning of fall, covering concerts, fashion shows, and clothing brand/boutique re-launches, among other things. Keep . . . → Read More: In It To Win It: My Pursuit for Full Time Fabulous

Nell Alk: Full Time Fabulous? Absolutely.

We over here at Pomp & Circumstance couldn’t be more pleased with welcoming woman-about-town Nell Alk to our boutique team. A mutual friend over at Magnum PR/Musebox made the introduction and Ms. Nell has been blogging for us ever since. Her work is witty, timely and honest. Fresh in the best sense of the word. She . . . → Read More: Nell Alk: Full Time Fabulous? Absolutely.

A Dynamite Affair with Delicious L’Artusi

Photos by L'Artusi co-owner Jamie Tiampo

This past weekend proved especially rewarding, for a number of reasons. First and foremost, my bestie since the 4th grade, from way back in good ol’ Green Bay, Wisconsin, flew in from her current residence of St. Paul to spend some time with yours truly. Her mini-vaca away from Minn, . . . → Read More: A Dynamite Affair with Delicious L’Artusi