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We don’t get much cold weather in Baton Rouge, but its relative infrequency is the best reason to step out in an eye-catching coat whenever the mercury does finally drop.

Attorney Christopher Suba prefers a traditional, uncomplicated look for the winter months.

“For me, a classic pea coat [like the grey Trovata Pea Coat pictured] or an overcoat that can be worn over a suit or just with a sweater and jeans is all you really need,” says the attorney and shareholder with Clary & Associates. “Since our winters are pretty mild, soft, richly colored sweaters that can be worn over dress shirts or tees are an absolute must. This is simply a great look for work or for play.”

Suba’s go-to local stores include Aristocracy, J. Crew, Noelie Harmon, Perlis, and, in New Orleans, Goorin Bros. So what’s on his wish list? Brown cap-toe dress boots, more merino wool V-neck sweaters in a variety of colors, Oxford shirts and a simple pair of gray sweatpants.—ERIN MEHTA

As we were working on our annual Photo Issue, we asked 225‘s Facebook friends for their favorite places in Baton Rouge that offer a great backdrop for photos. Here’s where they are snapping away:

• At the Pentagon barracks
• At the LSU Rural Life Museum
• On the Bluffs at Southern University
• On the abandoned dock near the Mississippi River bridge
• At the Shaw Center
• At Perkins Rowe’s fountain
• On the levee path downtown
• Along the University and City Park lakes
• At the Hilltop Arboretum
• Along Bayou Manchac
• On the grounds of the State Capitol
• Next to a BR Walls mural

Her wearable art for October’s Uncommon Thread fashion show (pictured on the model at right) was chosen by judge Anthony Ryan Auld as the first-place winner. Constructed of 2,000 paper and clay discs she hand-cut and kiln-fired, the piece met the criteria for this year’s event—using primarily white materials—and then some. Mayne’s work will now be included in the Uncommon Thread International show in Ireland in February.

No need to settle for watching the ball drop on TV. Red Stick Revelry, downtown’s first-ever New Year’s extravaganza, will take over North Boulevard’s Town Square with live music on the Galvez Plaza stage by Phat Hat, special New Year’s hours at downtown eateries and—most importantly—the Red Stick drop. The custom-designed, LED-lighted nine-foot Red Stick will descend from the top of the Beacon tower in the square during a fireworks show at midnight. More surprises are in the works, according to Davis Rhorer of Downtown Development District. “It’s something that’s a first for the city, that’s never been done before—we’re very excited,” Rhorer says. redstickrevelry.com —Kaci Yoder

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Acres of woodland in the new Frenchtown Road conservation area.

Hiking spots are hard to come by in Baton Rouge, but BREC has given residents someplace new to walk about in Central. The newest and largest BREC park includes four miles of trails near the Amite River. Naturalist Amanda Nichols manages Frenchtown Road and says the response has been “overwhelming.” Helping attract nature lovers is the BREC channel on the free MyTourGuide iPhone and iPad app, which guides visitors on treks through the park. brec.org