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DAWN MICHELET OWNER , THE RED CARPET
Take one step inside of The Red Carpet on Magazine Street and you ’ ll immediately be captivated by two things : The sheer volume of exquisite , sparkling formalwear and Ellie , the adorable four-month-old French Bulldog , who enthusiastically greets customers . “ Ellie comes to work with me every day and everyone adores her . She LOVES attention , especially from kids . She has a way of letting kids know not to be afraid of her . She goes from arm to arm all day long , then eventually heads to her bed to crash ,” Dawn says of the precocious , black and white puppy . “ We have a platform surrounded by mirrors that customers use when trying on dresses . Ellie gets on it to admire herself in the mirror . She ’ s really something else !”
As an adult , Dawn ’ s first pooch was a Boston Terrier named Roxy , who was her sidekick for 14 years . “ Roxy was a sweetheart and pretty laid-back , even from a puppy . After she passed , I got a Frenchie named Febe , who was very calm and easygoing . But this one , she ’ s incredibly tenacious . She ’ s got so much spunk and spirit . She even talks back to me like she ’ s arguing , which is hilarious . But she ’ s also a snuggle bug and sweet as can be ,” she adds .
Dawn ’ s love of fashion began in college when she took a fashion class “ to get an easy A . I fell in love with it and switched my major . I went to work at Saks Fifth Avenue and found my true passion .” Dawn ’ s venture into shop ownership came at a young age — she was only 21 — when she met a couple who owned a bridal business that they were looking to sell . She purchased the salon , which evolved over the years until Dawn discovered that her real expertise was in formalwear . “ I have an eye for it . I can look at someone ’ s body and select the perfect style ,” explains the newlywed , who married her grammar school boyfriend . “ Charlie and I were sweethearts when I was 14 years old . Life took us in different directions , but we remained friends .” Decades later the couple reconnected , fell in love and “ couldn ’ t be happier .”
Gown-seeking clients flock to The Red Carpet for their extraordinary collection and exceptional customer service . “ Whether your want something classic or meow sexy , we have a dress for everyone .” The Red Carpet boasts one of the largest dress collections in town , offering 5,000 selections in both the Uptown and Mandeville locations . “ We carry styles that you don ’ t see other places and offer sizes from triple zero to 30 . We ’ re a one-stop glam shop . We can style your dress with the perfect accessories , from handbags to jewelry , and we offer in-house alterations . I know our clients feel great when they find the perfect dress , but it ’ s also very rewarding for me to know that I had a hand in making them feel beautiful .”
Dawn Michelet | The Red Carpet | Uptown and Mandeville | TheRedCarpetOnline . com
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