Hello Dolls!

In all this craziness with hurricane Isaac we thought everybody could use a pretty little distraction, and what better than a photo shoot of our lovely summer and fall collections! When we organize the racks at the store we try do it in an eye pleasing manner that best showcases the styles and hues of the garments, pairing complimentary items next to one another, thereby creating beautiful color palettes to feast your eyes on!

Now that Summer is almost over we have an  incredible selection of color palettes to choose from! Luckily for us, the New Orleans heat doesn’t stop when August does, so we get at least another month of rocking summer wear! Heck, with this weather you can practically wear it 10 months a year!

Our pastel rack is filled with lovely baby blue and light pink sundresses perfect for a late summer picnic in the park, a fancy Sunday brunch, or a divine bridal shower! This collection is perfect for an elegant girly girl looking to add a new classic piece to her wardrobe.

Excited for the leaves to start changing colors? We’re getting ready for Fall at RagDoll with a new rack of clothes in a warm autumnal palette! The earthy brown tones look incredible with a splash of deep blue and are perfect transitional pieces. Wear it now with flats or heels, and then again come Fall with some snazzy tights, a pair of boots, and maybe even a cozy cardigan!

Never want the summer to end? Let these fabulous new brights cheer you up as August comes to a close! Head on over to this rack of bold beauties for a jolt of joy. Pink, Blue, and Neon Green, your eyes will thank you later for the fantastic show!

Mardi Gras is still 6 months away, but we’re already celebrating in style with gorgeous hues of plum and olive perfect for an early fall shopping spree!  This rack is filled with spectacular separates and darling dresses in versatile tones of purple and green. These sophisticated pieces are perfect for work or a hott date!

Coral, teal, mint, and blush, what more could a gal wish for?!? These playful girly tones match the store decor perfectly and look great on every skin tone! This rack is filled with rompers and dresses galore. With this many to choose from you’ll be struggling to choose which one you want!

Need a little black dress? How ‘bout a little red number!?! This snazzy collection is chic and fun with this dazzling pop o’ color! This Black Cherry rack is stuffed with elegant evening wear and dazzling day-fare! These contemporary clothes have a bit of a pin-up twist and a dash of sex appeal!

With all these gorgeous color palettes your eyes will be overwhelmed with joy as soon as you step into our adorable store!  We have to admit, we have a pretty nice rack…. or 2, or 3, or 4! We’re closin’ up shop for the storm on Tuesday and Wednesday, but we’ll be back with a bang on Thursday and ready for ya’ll  to come see our gorgeous collections. Everyone stay safe and we’ll see you soon!

Bye Bye Baby, Baby Goodbye

RagDoll

Written by Jenny Lili Sklar

Hello Dolls,

We hope you had a lovely week, we sure did… and we’re super excited for an even more wonderful weekend! Why? you ask. Well, we have an incredible Saturday in store for our loyal customers. We will be having a Trunk Show for Kc Thomassie Designs this Saturday, August 25th from 12 to 5.  Kaci will be here with one-of-a-kind pieces that you can’t find anywhere else and we will be providing delicious refreshments, including yummy cupcakes from Bee Sweet Cupcakes and a special summer beverage!

A Little About Kc Thomassie Designs 

 As you probably already know, RagDoll carries tons of handmade goods and accessories from artists around the world, and particularly from New Orleans. Among the many beautiful handmade items we have in stock, we are so happy to carry gorgeous hair accessories from Kc Thomassie Designs.

Headbands, bows, barrettes and more! Each one is a unique, one-of-a-kind delightful creation.

Kaci’s mission is to create affordable, unique, and high-quality fashion accessories that can be worn with a variety of outfits, by a diverse clientele; and I think she’s accomplished her goal!

Aside from the exciting Trunk Show this weekend, Saturday also is Mid-Summer Mardi Gras on Oak Street!  Mid-Summer Mardi Gras is held by Krewe of O.A.K (Outrageous And Kinky), so as you can imagine the costumes are quite outlandish! It is an awesome event that happens only once a year, on the last Saturday in August. Everybody who attends dresses in costume, and I am sure there will be many  snazzy headpieces, so you better snag yours at the trunk show before you head to the Maple Leaf on Oak at 7:30.

So come on in tomorrow and support our local artists while you enjoy delicious complimentary refreshments and some retro tunes from our juke box. Hope to see ya’ll tomorrow!

Bye Bye Baby, Baby Goodbye

RagDoll

Written by Jenny Lili Sklar

 Hello Dolls,

If you haven’t already noticed, neon is THE fashion trend sweeping the nation this season. Bright neon hues are no longer saved for hipsters and highlighters. People of all ages are taking part in this fun fashion statement, including celebrities!

As usual, Katy Perry’s quirky fashion sense is a little over dramatic, but clearly neon is even welcome on the red carpet (or orange carpet in this instance). Though she is taking the neon trend a little too far, each of the separate pieces she’s wearing are great, just not all together in one outfit. Her shoes are particularly adorable, and quite similar to a snazzy pair we have at RagDoll!

These fabulous lime suede almond toe pumps are only $38 and they look great with a variety of styles and colors (as seen below). Take your little black dress to the next level with this serious pop of color!

Shoes are not the only neon accessory popping up in tabloids lately. One of the most popular items of the season is the coveted neon Hermes Birkin Bag. This purse costs somewhere between $10,000-$100,000 and is not even sold in stores or online! It has only been seen on British and American celebrities, like the Kardashians.

If you want to snag Kim’s chic style without taking out a loan look no further than RagDoll!

Our bright neon green satchel is only $56 and carries through the style and finesse of a classic Birkin Bag, with the hit color of 2012!

Neon dresses have also been all the rage this Spring and Summer. Michael Kors, Nanette Lepore and many other designers debuted spectacular neon frocks on runways around the world, and Zooey Deschanel sported a lovely neon green shift dress in her ad for her TV series New Girl.

If you just love Zooey’s style come on in and try our Loving the Limelight Dress, only $54. Pair it with some ballet flats for a classic look or pair it with a leather jacket and some black pumps like Demi Lovato in her neon infused ensemble.

We have a gorgeous vintage genuine leather jacket from Back Bayou Vintage in the store now for $90.

You better hurry in and snag our lovely neon gems before they’re all gone!

Hope to see ya’ soon!

Bye Bye Baby, Baby Goodbye

RagDoll

Written by Jenny Lili Sklar

Hello Dolls,

We have some absolutely wonderful news, we are having a SALE! Not just any kind of sale, a MASSIVE dress sale!!!! We’ve reduced our prices through out the store so we have fabulous deals all over the place, not just on the sale rack. The majority of the items are transitional pieces, great for Spring, Summer, or Fall! Check out the photos below to see what we have on sale!

This adorable 2 tone Carrasco Kling dress is 15% off, making it only $47.60! It looks great with flats and heels and is the perfect dress to help you transition from summer style to fall fashion.

The Blue Dublin Blouse above is a great top for work or play! Originally priced at $42, it is 15% off making it a low price of $35.70.

This UK born Daisy May dress was originally $88, but just for the heck of it, we’re giving it to y’all for 20% off, making it only $70.40!

How gorgeous is this Purple Pencil Skirt?!?!? The side peplum gives this professional look a little fashionista flair, and with the current 20% off sale you can snag this $66 skirt for only $52.80!

The Pink Martini dress pictured above showcases a lovely lace cut out on the bottom hem and flowy sleeves. The cinched waist makes it a flattering dress with simple elegance. And the best part about it is it’s now 20% off the original price of $72, making it only $57.60.

Put a bird on it! This flock filled Sugarhill tea dress is now 30% off!!!! Originally $74, you can now snag it for only $51.80!

Snazzy gathered sleeves jazz up this bird filled sun dress and give it a polished look.

This stunning baby blue dress is oh so flattering and gives off a flapper-esque vibe with its’ plunging neckline and pleated waist. The petite pink roses add a feminine look to this classy dress. And here’s the great news: It’s been marked down 20% from $64 to $51.20!

The buttons down the back are a lovely detail that add a bit of retro flair to this chic look.

This JoyJoy dress is chic, elegant, and 30% off! Discounted from $96 to $67.20!

This wonderland dress is the dress of your dreams! Complete with a Peter Pan Collar, dainty lace adornments and an uber girly bow printed fabric!

The details on this dress are just stunning, and it is 15% off, reducing this $74 dress to $62.90.

If you’re looking for something form-fitting, you’ve come to the right place! We are now offering 30% off this lovely frill trim blue dress. Once $82, it is now only $57.40!

This trendy colorblock dress was $82 originally, but because we love y’all so much we’ve decided to mark it down 30% to only $57.40!

Another gorgeous Sugarhill dress, adorned with darling butterflies, and now 15% off $80, making it only $68! The flutter dress is perfect for a fun work outfit, or a night out with the girls.

This delightfully Girly Kling dress is another versatile dress, that can work for a variety of occasions. The white lace trim on the collar is just fabulous and looks lovely with the sheer fabric. This lacey frock is now 15% off $62, reducing the price to $52.70!!!

Can you believe this adorable Heartbreaker dress is 20% off! Heartbreaker is an incredible brand that makes super high quality retro style apparel. Originally marked at $84, you can now snag this collared frock for $67.20, what a steal!

Last but surely not least, this gorgeous Pepa Loves denim ruffle blouse is now 15% off $38! Which means it’s all yours for only $32.30!!!

Hope to see y’all soon!

Bye Bye Baby, Baby Goodbye

RagDoll

Hello Dolls,

We have some wonderful news! We just received an enormous shipment of merchandise all the way from Spain! Why Spain you ask? For Pepa Loves of course! If you’ve ever been to our store you know that RagDoll is all about bows, lace, polka-dots and all things girly and fun, and one our favorite designers that combines all of those wonderful details and more is Pepa Loves. They make quality clothing with trendy styles that you won’t find just anywhere. In fact, we are the only retailer in all of Louisiana that sells Pepa Loves merchandise. Pretty cool, right!

This season they have really outdone themselves with gorgeous bright-colored fabric, flattering cuts, and a serious attention to detail. We’re so obsessed with the line we had to do another in-house photo shoot to show y’all how incredible these clothes look on. Styled and Photographed by Rachel Roberts, and Modeled by Jenny Sklar.

This Scalloped Sweetheart Green Blouse, $42, is phenomenal, the fabric is super soft and comfortable, and the matching buttons are adorable. The blouse also looks incredible with the Rachel Berry-Blast Polka Skirt, $46, named after the Glee character Rachel Berry, who rocks similarly girly high waisted skirts.

The Collar Me Crazy Dress is also cute as a button and perfect for a summer soiree. We absolutely adore the lace collar, which adds a little feminine touch to this gorgeous blue frock. The cut is flattering, yet modest, making it a great choice if you’re looking for a versatile dress.  Best of all, this designer dress, imported all the way from Spain, is only $56.

Our Beige Button Up Delight Blouse, $46, is also a knock-out. It is adorned with divine gold-rimmed pearly buttons and a detachable ascot, which can be tied into a charming bow or left loose for a more relaxed look. This blouse looks chic and sophisticated paired with a simple pair of skinny jeans or with a high waisted skirt like the Rachel Berry-Blast Skirt ,$46, pictured above.

The Root Beer Float Dress, $52, is a great fit for someone looking for an elegant ensemble. It features soft pleating on the front of the bodice and an angular collar that is all the rage right now in the fashion world. The cinched waist creates a gorgeous silhouette,  while the flowing airy fabric gives off a lovely Flapper-esque retro vibe.

Finally, the birthday dress! The Doilies and Daisies Cupcake Dress, $68, is perfect for a fun birthday ensemble! It is just darling with lace adornments and frilly short sleeves, and the hot pink color screams party dress! This number could put a smile on anyone’s face!!!!

As you can see, the this line is absolutely delightful and you can only find it at one place: RagDoll! Come in quick before it’s all gone, and remember, we accept phone orders!

Bye Bye Baby, Baby Goodbye

RagDoll

Written by Jenny Lili Sklar

Hello Dolls!

We hope you all had a lovely weekend, because we sure did! Instead of lounging by the pool or checking out Satchmo Fest on Friday night we were remodeling the store! Now I don’t mean power-tools kind of remodeling, but it sure does look different, and darn good if I say so myself! We decided to rearrange our merchandise a bit and spruce up the whole look of the store.

One of our main motivations was separating the vintage items from our new, vintage-inspired merchandise. For those of you that have shopped here before, you know that our vintage racks were previously in the front room with the rest of our adorable sundresses and flowy blouses, which made it a bit confusing when trying to clarify what was vintage and what was not. So we solved our little problem and consolidated our vintage merchandise into the back room near the dressing rooms and accessories; and it looks adorable!

We found a nice little nook for our lovely period pieces and swapped out the home goods that had previously lived in this alcove. Our fabulous kitchen hutch and tea caddy were transplanted to the front room right next to our jammin juke box.

Now there’s more room to see our adorable home decor, particularly our fun and unique salt and pepper shakers, and our handmade tea towels!

We also relocated our organic bath products to the front room next to our tights and hosiery section.

Now the beautiful scent of hand made soaps floats elegantly through out the whole store.

Our basics also found a new home on the hanging rack that previously displayed our vintage dresses. Our comfy T’s and bright cotton separates look great with our vintage suitcase collection.

Finally, the sale section in the back swapped out with the vintage blouse rack in the front room.

 This little switch-eroo left us a beautiful spot for vintage accessories, including shoes, scarves, and belts, as well as a nice tall rack for our elegant vintage evening gowns. We also have a new spiral rack for our vintage intimates and swim wear.

Come check out all the exciting aesthetic changes we’ve made recently and let us know what you think!

Happy Decorating!

Bye Bye Baby, Baby Goodbye

RagDoll

Written by Jenny Lili Sklar

Hello Dolls,

Everyone knows that August is the hottest, most miserable month of the summer in New Orleans, so to lift everyone’s spirits we’ve decided to have a MASSIVE shoe sale! Because who doesn’t like shoes? Especially adorable high heels! Like these fabulous leopard wedges, ordinarily $42.

As Chris Rock once said,

“Women need food, water, and compliments
That’s right.
And an occasional pair of shoes.”

So to celebrate our love of shoes we’ve marked down all of the shoes in our back room to only $15! That’s ten different styles of shoe for only $15! Flats, stilettos, wedges, we got em’ all!

These Stellar red pumps are ordinarily $42, but for the month of August they’re only $15!

 The Tuxedo heels look ravishing with a little black dress or a pair of skinny jeans! Reduced from $38.

Have you been dreaming about wood soled pumps? Well these black leather pumps were originally $52, but now for a limited time you can snag them for $15!

Better come quick for the Taupe clogs, originally $42, because we only have one pair left!

So pull a Carrie Bradshaw, indulge your shoe obsession, and come and get your pair before they’re all gone!

Hope to see ya soon!

Bye Bye Baby, Baby Goodbye

RagDoll

Written by Jenny Lili Sklar

Hello Dolls,

Are you a vintage vixen with retro flair sweating out your pores? Or are you more of a modern fashionista? Well, which ever you are, vintage clothing is perfect for all types of wardrobes. The key is knowing how to combine a great vintage find with your everyday apparel. With a little patience and some trial and error, you can really come up with some fabulous outfits. And the best part is, no one else in the room is going to have your look!

We put together a few ensembles to show you some stylish ways you can combine old and new and did a little photo shoot at RagDoll. The gorgeous photographs were taken by photographer extraordinaire Rachel Roberts, and the glamorous ensembles were modeled by none other than Jenny Sklar. Clearly, this was an in-house shoot!

The first outfit showcases awesome vintage high waisted purple trousers, with a simple but adorable RagDoll T-Shirt and some rockin heels. We have tons of these flattering pants at the store just waiting to be paired with your comfy t-shirt.

This nautical themed outfit is a great example of recurring fashion trends. The maxi skirt, once the queen of all skirts in the 80′s, has made a massive resurgence in the past year and look fabulous with a basic T.

The anchor adorned buttons looked too perfect with our Heartbreaker Anchor Bolero Jacket, so we had to pair the two together. But take off the jacket and you still have a stellar outfit, perfect for a midday walk, or dinner with the girls!

We also tackled one of our favorite vintage pieces, the short sleeve button up. We have dozens of these constantly rotating in and out of store in all colors and sizes! These blouses are great with jeans for a night out or paired with a pencil skirt. They also look fabulous with these new cuffed gray shorts and a pair of heels! The best part of these collared shirts is their versatility. They look good tucked, untucked, and even tied up at the waist!

Finally, if you’re new to wearing vintage you can start slow by simply adding vintage accessories to an adorable new dress, like what we did with this spectacular red dress! We paired this sexy skater dress with a vintage leopard print hat, a vintage black clutch, a vintage-inspired pearl necklace and snazzy new leopard print heels to compliment the hat.

The peek-a-boo back adds a little fun surprise to this snazzy ensemble and keeps the look contemporary, with just a touch of retro flair.

There are so many ways to incorporate vintage touches in your outfit, these are just some of the ones we came up with today. Just remember to mix it up a bit. You can really show your creative side and come up with some beautiful ensembles if you stay open to the endless possibilities fashion deals you. Just have fun, and if you create something really gorgeous send a pic our way and we’ll feature it on our blog!

Bye Bye Baby, Baby Goodbye

RagDoll

Written by Jenny Lili Sklar