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Style & Fashion

If you're looking for fun ways to style a suit, you've come to the right place!

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"New Orleans is so soulful. Its uniqueness of architect, Indian culture, and its musical influence in the world has helped me develop who I am as a person and artist. Its influenced the structure of how I piece by outfits together."

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Nicole Francois is an actress and you undoubtedly know this from the moment she walks through the door. Arriving over an hour late for our meeting, she walked in with an infectious smile. With bright green eye makeup, Nicole explained how her eyes constantly stand out. Shine on. Nicole is a burst of energy and […]

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Barber Jaelyn only has to look to her arm for a daily reminder on what keeps her grounded.

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This 16-year-old second line queen is letting her inner rockstar loose.

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My grandmother's real gold bracelet was a family heirloom that I was unable to save when the storm came. Once she died, I truly understood the value of keeping those precious mementos close.

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The teenager expresses to Hello Beautiful why she loves her natural curls.

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The retired teacher and dance instructor had not returned to the 9th Ward since Hurricane Katrina hit.

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Take a look of the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina from the perspective of fashion and style.