When one hears “New Orleans Voodoo”, the first thing to come to mind probably isn’t “high fashion”. But Victoria's Secret argues otherwise! The 2011 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show, which was filmed on November 9th , featured an all-New Orleans inspired fourth segment.

The segment was titled “I Put a Spell on You” and the models hit the runway with looks reminiscent of bourbon, brothels, and burlesque. This darker-side of “PINK” showcased flawless models decked out in black lace corsets, garter-belts, Victorian chokers, and Spanish-inspired rose accents. Not to mention more than one iconic New Orleans parasol! Victoria's Secret’s signature wings during this number were dark and ominous, some entirely covered with hundreds of dollars worth of peacock feathers. These Voodoo Dolls left the audience with immeasurable intrigue, and lingering fantasies of vintage lingerie.

The show will be airing on CBS on November 29th, giving our unique history some international attention. While the show itself may not have been in New Orleans, New Orleans was very much in the show.

For a sneak preview of this show, visit VS on youtube.

     Elizabeth Taylor, the Oscar-winning movie goddess and pioneering AIDS activist whose off-screen marriages, divorces and death-defying exploits rivaled her films for drama died today, her family said in a statement.She was 79, and had been hospitalized in recent weeks for congestive heart failure.

"Her legacy will never fade, her spirit will always be with us, and her love will live forever in our hearts," son Michael Wilding said.

Taylor starred in 50-plus movies. She made the leap from child star to world's biggest star. She won two Oscars, for Butterfield 8 and Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Other signature films included National Velvet, Father of the Bride, Giant, and Cleopatra, on the set of which she began a notorious love affair with costar Richard Burton, whom she would marry, divorce, remarry and divorce again.   

In all, Taylor celebrated eight marriages and endured seven divorces.

"I never planned to acquire a lot of jewels or a lot of husbands," she said in a recent interview with Kim Kardashian for Harper's Bazaar. "For me, life happened, just as it does for anyone else."

Of all her off-screen accomplishments, most notably she helped raised more than $200 million for AIDS research. In the family statement, Wilding praised his mother's "brave and relentless fight" for the cause.

In 2009, Taylor announced, via her Twitter page—yes, she rolled with the times—that she was to undergo heart surgery to repair a valve. Her most recent hospital stint, at L.A.'s Cedars-Sinai, where she died, began in February.

"Everything was handed to me. Looks, fame, wealth, honors, love," she said in 1999. "But I've paid for that luck with disasters, the deaths of so many good friends, terrible illnesses, destructive addictions, broken marriages."

"All things considered, I'm damned lucky to be alive."



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     Last night kicked off the first night of Fashion Week New Orleans, and what a huge success it was! The night started with a Designer Competition formatted in a Project Runway style. The local designers were AMAZING (pictures coming soon)! New Orleans really does have some great talent and some stunning fashionistas.
    Other runway shows consisted of local boutiques such as Wish, Lola, Lili, Hemline, Swap, and many more! Stay tuned for more updates and pictures!

     The kick-off VIP party for Fashion Week New Orleans took place last night at Twist on St. Charles Ave. All that were there included models, designers, retailers, make-up artists, hair stylists, reporters, and all other elite taking part in fashion week. The party was catered with delicious appetizers and cocktails, while fashion week videos played throughout the venue. 
     John Robert Powers staff attended the party with two of their models, Skylar McCartney and David Bartholomew, both of whom are walking in the runway shows, which start tonight at 6pm at the Sugar Mill. We hope to see everyone there! 

     This week kicks off the second fashion week to take place in New Orleans this year. Fashion Week NOLA is bringing a different element than Bourbon Park's International Fashion Week. This series of runway shows, exhibits, and chic parties is more consumer driven and is focusing more on spotlighting the designers, boutiques, make-up artists, hair stylists, and models. FWNOLA starts Tuesday March 15th with a kick-off party and is followed by 3 days of runway shows (March 16-18) at the Sugar Mill. They will be headlining guest designers and will also be hosting a Top Designer Competition enabling an emerging undiscovered fashion designer to gain exposure and recognition. The winner will also be given the opportunity to showcase their designs in Hemline's boutique for 90 days, along with two trunk shows. Participating retailers in FWNOLA include Saks Fifth Avenue, Hemline, Style Lab, Bella Couture, House of Lounge, plus many many more!

     Other exciting news about FWNOLA is the emerging models that have donated their time to walk in the runway shows. Who knew so many beautiful people existed in one little city?! With six models coming from John Robert Powers Performing Arts Academy alone, FWNOLA is already establishing itself as a premier fashion experience. Models from the school include Skylar McCartney with NEXT Model Management; Brooke Hurring, Ms. iPOP!; David Bartholomew, iPOP! Model of the Year; Cody Bruno; Brittany Palmisano; and Ashley Wilson Buyers; all local models from John Robert Powers Modeling School.