Style File for May 22, 2012

Terri Blackwell LeBlanc  Retired teacher/on-the-go wife/mom/community volunteer

NAME: Terri Blackwell LeBlanc AGE: “Is 50 really the new 40? If so, then I’m 46!” OCCUPATION: Retired teacher/on-the-go wife/mom/community volunteer Tell us about what you’re wearing. “A Jovani … Continue reading →

Style File for May 15, 2012

Dr. Kelly Finan

NAME: Kelly Finan AGE: 36 OCCUPATION: Colorectal surgeon and chief medical information officer at Our Lady of the Lake Regional Medical Center. Tell us about what you’re wearing. Continue reading →

Feminine Flair

Advocate staff photo by LIBBY ISENHOWER  Melissa Woolridge floats down the runway at the Best Dressed Ball in a stunning aqua gown from designer Sherri Hill.

Bright colors for both day and night ruled the runways at two recent style shows. Lace, ruffles and pleats along with citrus hues, floral prints and flowy tops made for a definite feminine flair at the Mad Hatter’s Luncheon, which showcased fashions from Dillard’s. Other summer must-haves include colored denim, maxi-length skirts and dresses, … Continue reading →

Style File for April 10, 2012 

Style File: Molly Malloy -- Advocate staff photo by KAREN MARTIN

NAME: Molly Malloy, Baton Rouge AGE: 29 OCCUPATION: Public relations account executive Tell us about what you’re wearing. Continue reading →

Style File for March 5, 2012 

Advocate staff photo by KAREN MARTINStyle File: Candice Fontenot

NAME: Candice Fontenot, Geismar. AGE: 41 OCCUPATION: Account executive Tell us about what you’re wearing. “An Ann Taylor skirt, Limited jacket and Charles David shoes.” Who or what most influences your style? Continue reading →

Style File for February 26, 2012

Advocate staff photo by KAREN MARTIN -- Style File: Aisha Bax

NAME: Aisha Bax, Baton Rouge

AGE: 36

OCCUPATION: Capital One employee


Tell us about what you’re wearing.

“My ensemble includes Jessica Simpson stilettos, jean tights, a kind of greenish cowl-neck halter and a khaki blazer. And my bag is from Charming Charlie’s. I love them.”


Who or what most influences your style?

“I’m definitely a girly girl. I love to dress up and try … Continue reading →

Style File: Abbie Hardy

Advocate staff photo by Karen MartinStyle File: Abbie Hardy

NAME: Abbie Hardy, Baton Rouge AGE: 23 OCCUPATION: Banker for IberiaBank
Tell us about what you're wearing: "This is a very typical outfit for me. I like to pair very easy, minimal pieces like this J.Crew turtleneck and black tights with something a bit more unexpected, like this Zara skirt and vintage pearl cuff. I buy basic pieces like T-shirts, leggings, pencil skirts and shift … Continue reading →

STYLE FILE: Heather Wall

Advocate staff photo by TRAVIS SPRADLING     Style File, with subject Heather Wall, an LSU student.          MAGS OUT / INTERNET  OUT/ONLINE OUT/NO SALES/TV OUT/FOREIGN OUT/ LOUISIANA BUSINESS INC./GREATER BATON ROUGE BUSINESS REPORT/225/10/12/IN REGISTER/LBI CUSTOM PUBLICATIONS OUT/

NAME: Heather Wall, Baton Rouge AGE: 26 OCCUPATION: Architect Tell us about what you’re wearing. Continue reading →

Style File: LeAnn Thompson

Style File: Leann Thompson

NAME: LeAnn Thompson, Baton Rouge AGE: 21 OCCUPATION: Receptionist dispatcher at Preferred Data Voice Networks Tell us about what you’re wearing. Continue reading →

Style File: Dr. Dean Sandifer

LSU super fan Dr. Dean Sandifer

NAME: Dr. Dean Sandifer, Lakeland, Fla. AGE: 53 OCCUPATION: Intensive care medicine specialist. LSU medical school graduate 1984. Tell us about what you’re wearing. “I dress differently for every game, except I’ve settled in on the ‘LSU … Continue reading →

Style File: Whitney Cushing

StyleFile: Whitney Talbot Cushing

NAME: Whitney Talbot Cushing, Baton Rouge AGE: 38 OCCUPATION: Owner of Culinary Therapy Tell us about what you’re wearing. Continue reading →

CLASSROOM  to RUNWAY

Advocate staff photo by PATRICK DENNIS.  Julie Liu, left, and Christopher Rogers, right, seniors at Baton Rouge Magnet High School, flip through a rack of clothing and fabric as they prepare to show a spring clothing collection during NOLA Fashion Week, which starts Saturday. The pair design under the label Rogersliu.

As middle school students, Christopher Rogers and Julie Liu would sketch their own clothing designs in an attempt to recreate the challenges they saw on the fashion-based reality TV show “Project Runway.” On Wednesday, the Baton Rouge Magnet High School seniors, who design as Rogersliu, will be the youngest participants to show a spring fashion collection … Continue reading →

STYLE FILE: Tricia Grayson

Advocate staff photo by Karen MartinStyle File: Tricia Grayson

NAME: Tricia Grayson, Shreveport and
Baton Rouge AGE: 36 OCCUPATION: Community outreach Tell us about what you’re wearing. “This outfit is a compilation of several pieces in my wardrobe. The cranberry cardigan is from White House Black Market. I love … Continue reading →

Style File: Erin Monroe Wesley

NAME: Erin Monroe Wesley, Baton Rouge | AGE: 33 | OCCUPATION: Attorney Tell us about what you’re wearing. “I am wearing a Beth Bowley dress I found at Stella Boutique, tan suede peep-toe heels by BCBG, a necklace by J. Crew, and a Louis Vuitton clutch.”
What most influences your style? “Sophisticated pieces that I can transition from work … Continue reading →

Style File: Shirlee Pusch

Shirlee Pusch

NAME: Shirlee Pusch, Baton Rouge | AGE: 58 | OCCUPATION: Retired Tell us about what you’re wearing. “Calvin Klein black and white  dress with a splash of yellow.”
Who or what most influences your style? “My mother. She always had a great sense of style that was current and modern without being trendy.”
What’s the best fashion advice you’ve ever … Continue reading →

Style File: Rachel McKowen White

Rachel McKowen White

NAME: Rachel McKowen White, Lindsey | AGE: 53 | OCCUPATION: Owner of Gorgeous Distributors. I sell professional hair color called Keune to licensed cosmetologists. Tell us about what you’re wearing. “Gray shorts and a zebra-striped shirt with gray sparkly sandals, John Hardy and Brighton bracelets, a turquoise ring and zebra-striped earrings with bling.” What most … Continue reading →

Style File: Gianna Montelaro

Gianna Montelaro

NAME: Gianna Montelaro, Baton Rouge | AGE: 24 | OCCUPATION: Wardrobe consultant and personal shopper Tell us about what you’re wearing. “I’m wearing a BCBG Max Azria black and white striped blazer, a Max Azria ribbed knit maxi dress and a Max Azria knotted belt. And all my accessories are Max Azria — … Continue reading →

Style File: Kaitlyn Jenkins

Kaitlyn Jenkins

NAME: Kaitlyn Jenkins, Baton Rouge | AGE: 22 | OCCUPATION: Manager of Altar’d State, a new women’s apparel store at the Mall of Louisiana Tell us about what you’re wearing. “My jeggings and fringed vest are from my store. And Jessica Simpson shoes. A striped top. My earrings are from my store and my necklace has … Continue reading →

STYLE FILE: Brandell Reed

Brandell Reed

NAME: Brandell Reed, Baton Rouge | AGE: 22 | OCCUPATION: LSU student majoring in elementary education and sales associate at Frock Candy Tell us about what you’re wearing. “It’s very bohemish. A maxi dress, which is very simple because it’s hot outside. And wedges — they’re very in right now. And I added a pop of … Continue reading →

Style File: John Parker Ford

Style File: John Parker Ford

NAME: John Parker Ford, Baton Rouge | AGE: 21 | OCCUPATION: Intern for Bobby Jindal’s Campaign for Re-election
Tell us about what you’re wearing. “The purple-striped dress shirt is from Brooks Brothers, and I got a good deal on the suit, which is Kenneth Cole. The cotton tie has a blue and white gingham pattern.” What most influences your style?  Continue reading →