Melissa Coleman

Oct 1, 2024 | myneworleans.com | Melissa Coleman

Virginia Woolf once famously said, “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well if one has not dined well.” Dinner parties, while once de rigueur in one’s calendar, has been overshadowed by casual hangs and Uber Eats. Shelley Dee Girgrah, along with her husband Dr. Nigel Girgrah, invited New Orleans Magazine into their home for a bit of dining magic. And with Chef Jason Goodenough at the helm, we can’t wait to indulge in every last bite.

Apr 1, 2024 | myneworleans.com | Melissa Coleman |Theresa Cassagne |Meggan Ory |Monique munoz

Whether you’re rocking out to the Rolling Stones at Jazz Fest or going out after, these looks will get you through Spring Festival Season with a lot of style. Everyone knows the iconic Rolling Stones logo. We love this People of Leisure Stones tee. Raining? Grab a swimsuit and some wellies and keep on dancing. Tee, peony. Nola Bikini, Basics Underneath. Rain boots, Hunter Boots USBrb. Running to mix some prints together because all the cool girls do it. Top, Antik Batik. Pants, Mirto.

Nov 1, 2023 | myneworleans.com | Melissa Coleman |Kelly Snesrud

Partner in the Martzolf Group and philanthropist Sarah Martzolf leans into the holidays at The Historic Swoop-Duggins House in this season’s best. Sarah serves as board president for Dress for Success-New Orleans, as well as on the boards for the Preservation Resource Center, YAYA-Young Aspirations/Young Artists, and Hermann-Grima + Gallier Historic Houses.

Sep 1, 2023 | myneworleans.com | Melissa Coleman

With our fashion sights set on fall, boutique owner Susu Stall and her family help us sharpen our focus. Photographed in her storied Garden District home, Susu, along with her daughters Lindsay and Eugenie, granddaughter Philippa, and soon to be daughter-in-law, Julia, help us fine tune our vision. Ladies in RedKeeping things colorful for the upcoming fall social calendar, there’s nothing quite as striking as a red dress.

Mar 31, 2023 | myneworleans.com | Melissa Coleman |Theresa King |Kelly Snesrud

A fashionable landscapeOne of our favorite looks of the season, this dip-dyed Brandon Maxwell (complete with pockets) has us twirling in circles. Dress, Brandon Maxwell, SOSUSU, sosusuboutique.com. Earrings, Joseph Stores, josephstores.com. Garden soiréeDance the night away under twinkling lights in this silk chiffon dress by Aliette. Dress, Aliette, Saks Fifth Avenue, saksfifthavenue.com. Necklace, Lizzie Fortunado, Pilot and Powell, pilotandpowell.com. Shoes, vintage Charlotte Olympia.