What’s new?

Another wave of new shops, restaurants, and other businesses will open this month in Baton Rouge. Most are at Perkins Rowe, and at the Mall of Louisiana’s adjacent shopping centers, and at Towne Center. Here’s a quick look at some of the newer openings.

Ulta

Early for a date but in need of a touch-up? For such emergencies and for beauty mavens’ shopping and styling convenience, Ulta sets up shop and a full-service salon in the Power Center next to the Rave Theater. Mall of Louisiana’s Power Center, 769-2237, ulta.com

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Jennifer Gatz, co-owner of Noelie Harmon, wants customers to be fashionable and green at the same time. The “conscious boutique” displays clothes, jewelry, and organic bedding in four categories: eco-friendly, socially responsible, local artisan, and fair trade. 7580 Corporate Blvd., Suite 103, 924-5030, noelieharmon.com

Coach

Begun with a baseball glove and now set to catch on in Baton Rouge, luxury leather handbag and accessories retailer Coach opens at center court in the Mall of Louisiana. Start saving now—the average cost of the coveted carryalls is $400. Mall of Louisiana, 6401 Bluebonnet Blvd., 757-3829, coach.com

Pottery Barn

Chic home-design and eco-friendly store Pottery Barn is now open in the Mall of Louisiana. Step up your décor while you shrink your carbon footprint. Mall of Louisiana, 769-2713, potterybarn.com

Tiger Mania!

For Tiger gear, try Tiger Mania! at The Boulevard, a locally owned store offering a wide selection of clothing, accessories, and home décor. The Boulevard at the Mall of Louisiana, tigermania.net

Stepping up

If stylish shoes have lured shoppers’ attention from comfortable shoes, then The Walking Company hopes to even the field with comfy, stylish footwear. Open this month. The Boulevard at the Mall of Louisiana, thewalkingcompany.com. DSW, meanwhile, offers name brands and opens this month at the Mall’s Power Center, dsw.com. Kids Foot Locker offers the latest in comfort and style in kids’ kicks. The shoes and sports accessories store relocated to the second floor of the Mall, and should be open by the time you read this. Mall of Louisiana, kidsfootlocker.com