225 Magazine 2025

Celebrate big with a Baton Rouge birthday party from dusk to dawn

From local looks to BR venues, here's how to celebrate special occasions in the Red Stick 🎉🥳

By

Olivia Deffes and Jennifer Tormo Alvarez

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Photography by Jordan Hefler

November 12, 2025

Dinner at The Colonel’s Club

Link red dress, $1,595 – From Chatta Box

Bermuda red heels, $38 – From Bella Bella Boutique

Earrings – Sylist’s own

Drinks at Mother’s Lounge

Celia B “Wonderer” sequin dress, $362

Anne Michelle “Trace” silver heels, $38 – From Bella Bella Boutique

Earrings – Sylist’s own

Staycation at Origin Hotel Baton Rouge

Zimmermann denim fitted blouse, $475

Zimmermann wide-leg jeans, $595 – From Chatta Box

Bamboo “Lasting-55” heels, $36

OMG Blings 18-karat water-resistant earrings and bracelets, $24-$38 each

Urban Expression “Rosalia” bag, $52 – From Bella Bella Boutique

Brunch at Passé All Day Café

Bree V-neck embroidery minidress, $895 – From Chatta Box

Extravagant crystal-drop earrings, $54

Anne Michelle fuchsia shoes, $48 – From Bella Bella Boutique

Final CREDITS

Model
Whitney Presley

Makeup
Katrina Lucovic

Hair
CeKeisha William

Cakes
Eloise Market and Cakery

Balloons
Party Time

Gift boxes
The Keeping Room

This article was originally published in the November 2025 issue of 225 Magazine.

By Olivia Deffes

Olivia Deffes started with "225" as an intern during her senior year at LSU, polishing off her part-time gig with her first-ever cover story on Garth Brooks' iconic visit to Tiger Stadium. After graduating, she took a 10-day summer break before starting full time with the magazine as its digital staff writer before taking on the role of digital editor, and now, managing editor. Besides being a journalist, she's a self-proclaimed sweet treat enthusiast and One Direction historian. Find her hunting down celeb interviews, perfecting our social media pages or gabbing about Harry Styles.

By Jennifer Tormo Alvarez

Jennifer Tormo Alvarez was the editor of “225” for nearly 11 years, leading the magazine through two print and digital redesigns, three anniversary years, a flood and the pandemic. She is obsessed with restaurant interiors, sparkling water, Scorpio astrology memes and, admittedly, the word “obsessed.” She is willing to travel to see indie bands in concert, but even better if they play a show at Chelsea’s Live.