By Kate Magandy Holzhauser Alexis L. Williams lost the color in her world when her daughter, Lauren Taylor, died shortly after birth. The Air Force veteran had been stationed in Hawaii, amid the beauty of paradise. However, the world appeared black and white while she grieved her daughter. Slowly, however, the color returned. Life came […]
By Ryan Merrill Much like fashion fads, hair crazes come and go. We’ve seen so many trends through the years, ranging from thick highlights to baby lights. For those who like to keep their approach to hair fresh and modern, here’s what’s popular right now: LOW MAINTENANCE IS KEY Balayage with some baby lights, all-over […]
Spring is here, so it’s time to soak up the sunshine — as well as some wellness tips to help you create a healthy lifestyle. The foundation of wellness is in small daily choices. Over time, one decision after another can lead to healthy habits. These new habits can bring about healthy, lifelong changes. Here […]
Some subtle tweaks to your makeup routine can take your look to the next level. Here are some beauty tips to try to ensure your face looks nothing short of fabulous. Use your setting spray as a primer by spritzing it on before makeup application. Then, be sure to do a final spritz when you […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION Before my transformation, I was a very depressed, miserable woman with low self-esteem in an unfulfilling marriage. Although I didn’t show it publicly, privately I was struggling. I thought I had a cute face, but I didn’t like how big I was. People always would say, “You wear your weight well!” (I […]
Give a woman the right outfit, and she can conquer the world. That belief is the business philosophy of April Bullock Burks, who says empowering women always has been important to her. As owner of Love, ivy boutique in Ocean Springs, Burks adds, she gets to live her dream daily. “I love dressing women and […]
By Marian Bosarge Springtime brings warmer weather — along with lots of outdoor recreation and lawn care “honey-do” lists. These activities increase the risk of injury, and some people are more susceptible to acquiring wounds that heal slowly — and sometimes not at all. I have been a nurse for 29 years, working in various […]
Tessy Lambert is a wife, mom and Southern belle. She’s also a world traveler and specializes in storytelling through content creation. Her years of helping promote her family’s businesses (Margaritaville Resort Biloxi/Vicksburg, White House Biloxi, Watermark and Centennial Plaza) on social media, along with new perspectives she’s received from travel, have given her a fresh […]
By Sharon Weeks and Shelby Brune Women often question which styles and trends are right for their body type. While you may have your favorite go-to pieces, here are a few tips on how to successfully navigate shifts in style — and find what suits you best. • First, contrary to the old wives’ tale, […]
By Rachel Bridges The trend for brows in 2018 was flawlessly sculpted brows with razor-sharp edges, supplemented with makeup for a perfect shape. In 2019, the pendulum is swinging the other direction, as a more natural look is now in style. Boxed-in lines have given way to a look that is still clean, but also […]
