Today I watched a video on social media of a friend’s granddaughter baking cupcakes with her dad. Before he could finish demonstrating how to dip and pour the batter into the cupcake tin, the toddler started reaching for the dipper and said, “Let me do it. I want to do it.” Little Karter’s quest for […]
Just when we see most of our garden blooms fading with cooler fall weather, low and behold, native wildflowers put on their spectacular display. Whether planted in flower beds or self-seeded along rural fence lines, vacant lots and drainage ditches, it’s hard not to notice this breathtaking display of fall beauty. The value of this […]
For most of my career, I have owned my own business and worked for companies simultaneously to maintain multiple streams of income. While there are benefits in both options, career growth and personal image were paramount as I navigated the different spaces. THE PATH AHEAD Sometimes how to grow and elevate is not easy to […]
Alicia Wortel owns Neon Lux Salon & Spa in D’Iberville and has been in the beauty industry for 16 years. She specializes in lived-in, rainbow and alternative styles and has traveled and educated other salon professionals across the Gulf Coast. She enjoys helping others grow in their careers, as well as all things artistic, as […]
Fall is here, and this Gulf Coast Girl is thrilled! There’s something about the crisp autumn air that makes you feel at cozy and ease, which translates to our style. Although it doesn’t cool down on the Coast as much as other places, dressing for fall is still about those snuggly, comfy vibes. I’m so […]
While the weather is enjoyable in the South this time of year, with its warm days and the cool evenings, dressing for it can be a challenge. So, what’s your style solution? Layering! Light layers are key, so make sure you have plenty. Start with a tank, camisole or T- shirt, then layer a blouse […]
By Lilyth Hansen, with Dr. Dawn Hansen In the age of beauty influencers striding their way across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, we get a lot of advice about how we should be living our lives, cooking our food, decorating our houses and performing our beauty routines. A lot of this advice feels […]
Do you find your makeup constantly patchy, clingy and overall lackluster? You might not be taking the proper steps to prep your skin before applying your base or using more beneficial products for your skin type. Here are a few recommendations to add to your beauty routine: SKIN PREP • Moisturization is the most important […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture ‘Girls can be surgeons, too!’ Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya breaks barriers while fixing broken bones After watching her first knee-replacement surgery, Dr. Yekaterina Karpitskaya was hooked. A self-described “operating room junkie” in medical school, Karpitskaya lingered after lectures in hopes that surgeons would let her watch their procedures — or even […]
By Amber Marentette Leaving an abusive relationship is one of the most challenging and dangerous times for a victim of domestic violence. However, many resources and services are available to help support victims through this process. As the domestic violence coordinator in Gulfport, I’ve observed that one of the biggest obstacles a victim faces is […]
