I have come to realize the mirror is indeed magical. What is seen depends on who is looking. Some will focus on the reflections of fine lines and wrinkles — signs of natural aging. Seek and you shall find the aesthetician, dermatologist or plastic surgeon to guide you to products, sunscreens or treatments that can […]
After leaving church recently, I pulled into traffic on my way to lunch. A mile down the road, I stopped at a traffic light. As the light turned green, I watched as the driver in front of me sat there. At first, I complained under my breath, but then I grew more vocal and complained […]
By Leah Rodgers Have you noticed how radiant people look when they are at peace, happy or doing well? There is a reason for that. Emotional and mental distress can speed up cellular aging, even impacting our DNA. According to Psychology Today, “The long-term effects of chronic stress, anxiety and depression shorten DNA telomeres. The […]
As she battled lupus, an inflammatory disease affecting the immune system, Kristen McCaleb also struggled to stay employed. “I was having a hard time holding down a job because of getting sick a lot, plus I was living with (really) bad eczema,” she recalls, “so I had to do something that would allow me to […]
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 […]
