BEWARE! They will not do returns for any reason. And they do not make that clear when you purchase…read moresomething. They were nice and friendly (and a little pushy saying I looked "stunning" in things when I didn't). When asked about a refund a couple of days later, they were VERY rude. Won't shop there again. They are overpriced anyway. I mean, $350 earrings that are costume jewelry with no designer name? Come on.

In my frenzy to find a dress for my niece's wedding, I went into every dress shop I could think of…read more My sales person was very helpful and upbeat. She found a selection of dresses and understood what I was looking for. They didn't have a ton of items in my size. And I do think they do a lot of specialty ordering...which of course I was way too late to do. They did have some really beautiful dresses and a variety of styles. PLUS what I saw was not the same items that I had seen in other shops around town. My sales person was great and not pushy. And didn't seem to mind that I showed up in a tshirt and tennis shoes. Parking tip: there are only a few spots in the front but there is more parking around back and that parking lot exits to the sidestreet behind the shop. Definitely a spot to check out for a special dress.

I had an amazing experience at The Red Carpet today! Valerie was welcoming, knowledgeable, and made…read morethe entire process feel special and stress-free. They have a large variety of mother of the bride dress. I highly recommend this boutique to any bride, mother of the bride/groom looking for outstanding service and a wonderful shopping experience.

Ms Dawn is amazing to work with. She knows the perfect dress for your occasion. Her staff is very…read morehelpful and attend to your needs. I recommend this dress shop for all your event needs. It's top tier and 5 star!

This is the cutest shop on Magazine Street! So many great gifts that represent New Orleans…read more I wasn't really in the market for anything, just browsing, but then I found a lovely Magnolia patterned dog collar - perfect for my beagador named MAGNOLIA! Then I found out from the shop attendant that the state flower of Louisiana is the Magnolia! What??? My boyfriend's mom was born & raised in NOLA and loved our dog. She has been gone for a year and half, so finding this out strangely makes me feel connected to her and that she is still around. :*) Anyway, the sweet shop guy asked me to tell him the story of how my dog and I found each other. I recounted the tale of how I found her at PAWS Chicago, where she came from originally (Oklahoma), that she had a brother named "Steel", how she saved me from a life of stress, and then our connection to NOLA. I always appreciate when someone can create a warm and fuzzy moment. So thank you, Shop Guy! The collar is high quality all around - material and construction. I have purchased MANY custom collars for my baby girl and this has been the best so far. It's worth the money because I know it will last for a long time. I will be checking out their website for Christmas gift ideas since we won't be back until next year!

Adorbs! What a bright, delightful little shop at the Irish Channel end of Magazine. If you are a…read moreproud native of the Gulf Coast, or just an enthusiastic visitor/transplant (or gift giver to someone who is), you will find something to love at NOLA Couture. Think of all the symbols of New Orleans and bayou culture and cuisine. Now imagine those artfully integrated into a subtle, tasteful geometric pattern that appears on high quality accessories for ladies, men, kids, and furry friends who want to keep a little NOLA with them always. NOLA Couture has developed custom fabrics and ribbons that show off your Gulf Coast pride in a classic preppy style that you can wear to office or church without coming off too wacky. Think ties, belts, key fobs, bags, scarves, pet collars & leashes, insulated tumblers, glassware, candles, and so on. The ties and scarves are 100% silk & wool. Patterns include: --red beans & rice --snoballs --poboys & hot sauce --gumbo --seafood --shrimp cocktail --beignets & cafe au lait --gators --redfish --Mardi Gras kings --Saints --Louisiana --sea turtles --pirates --2nd line --boats --mosquitos --fleur de lis --fleur de sea (with a fish, shrimp, oyster, and crawfish) --street cars --hurricanes --daiquiris --seahorses --oysters & pearls --pelicans --mallards --seersucker I could not resist coming home with a red beans & rice belt for myself, plus a few ties for the Cajun/Creole men in the family. I'll probably be heading back to the online store for more gifts for upcoming birthdays. Fans of LSU, Bama, Tulane, SMU (oddly), Florida and other southern colleges can find some neat things here, too. NOLA Couture even can do custom designs for you (your school, business logo, etc.), and shipping is free for orders over $65. Prices are not cheap (ranging from $10 for a laser etched glass to $95 for a loomed scarf), but the quality of the all the goods appears solid. If you are looking for $10 T-shirts about drinking on Bourbon, this isn't your shop, but then you knew that!

Alice and Amelia, Magazine Street (West Riverside area). When I look for nice New Orleans themed…read moregifts -- usually for friends and family unlucky enough to be stuck at home in the freezing Northwest -- Alice and Amelia is certainly my go-to shop. I find it has a large selection of curated, fun, useful and affordable gifts, not the kitschy, tourist junk so common in souvenir stores and supermarkets. If there is something you want, but don't see, ask for the owner, Joann. She will be happy to work with you. (BTW, Alice and Amelia are Joann's delightful granddaughters). Alice and Amelia, on Magazine Street, highly recommended, Five Stars.

Beautiful clothes and everything NOLA. Love their very shop. You will definitely be happy with…read moreyour purchases. Owners are awesome. Will recommend this store to my friends

The lady downstairs could use an attitude adjustment. I showed up for a CPR class, at 6:00, tried…read moreto walk up at 10 of to just get settled and it was like a cat with claws. I was going to bring my wife in to shop but not with her general demeanor.

I love coming here! They have the perfect gifts for any occasion! From holidays to dance recitals…read moreto teacher gifts! And always amazing service!

Amazing boutique the store owner and seamstress is an absolute delight. My friend and I stopped in…read moreduring our trip and I fell in love with a red beaded halter top and blue floral pants. She tailored the pants to fit me perfectly. Wore the outfit to an event recently and everyone loved it and I adore the pieces!! Thanks Zarina

The lady here was amazing during my trip to New Orleans. She had great priced clothes and was…read morewilling to help find other clothes that were similar to the shirt I liked!! I would recommend you go and the clothes are great.

Fabulous little store for fancy dresses both modern & vintage. I took my mother here who was having…read morea costume emergency and this store saved our day and saved my mother from having a costume catastrophe. If your wife daughter or mom is in desperate need for some cool outfits this is where to go highly recommend!

Quite literally the most disappointing experience I have ever had at a vintage store. I am from…read moreHollywood and while planning my trip to New Orleans was very excited to come to Miss Claudia's. There were several pieces posted on the instagram as well well as Etsy shop that ai was interested in. The worker for one was very dismissive and acted like I couldn't have been wasting their time more. They told me some of the stuff was in the back and that they weren't sure if they were still available. They then got a call from the actual store owner Claudia who I asked if she knew where these items were. I described the garments as listed and was then put on the phone with her. She was also quite disrespectful and had me on the phone with her for 5 minutes talking in circles on why she wasn't sure of her own inventory. I will not be back, I have unfollowed the account on instagram, and I left upset and feeling heavily disrespected. I am a queer man by the way.

Wonderful selection and great service . These ladies know what they are doing !My wife really…read moreenjoyed shopping with them.

Ballin's is a unique store on a stretch of Magazine that largely caters to tourists. They feature…read moreincredibly high quality, usually made in America and/or hand made, and unique high fashion pieces. Their selection ranges from New Orleans Knitwear sets, to beautiful hand painted silk scarves, to jewelry and handbags. There are also quite a few brands that I had never heard of, that are specialty or smaller independent lines. The sales associate told me that each Ballin's location specializes in different brands, so each location has a different selection based on their clientele. Ballin's definitely caters to a more mature crowd, but everything they carry is truly elegant and top notch quality. Even as a 20-something, I found many pieces that I could wear and even more pieces that my mom would look sophisticated in. The salespeople are bubbly yet knowledgable, and all of them have extensive experience in styling different body types and tastes so that you look your best. Even if your budget isn't in the hundreds or thousands, they can usually help you find an accessory or sale item that fits the bill without judgment like some other high end shops.