Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Makeup & Hair: Rachael Hollingsworth and Cody Shafer of Polished Salon & Spa Wardrobe: Grants for Her, Frankly My Dear Boutique, and Love Ivy Vastly different life paths led three exceptional women to the same destination: success. They are fighters, pursuing their goals with laser-like focus. They use their talents […]
She may wish for special abilities like her favorite superheroes, but for being a mere mortal — and a 17-year-old at that — Jaliyah Snaer is no slouch in the power department. The rising senior at D’Iberville High School won the 2019 state Youth of the Year title for Boys & Girls Clubs — beating […]
When clients come to Brushes, says salon owner Erin Glisson, she wants the experience to be the highlight of their day. “We embrace every client and give our best,” Glisson says, “whether it’s a simple trim or a wild makeover.” For her team, Glisson adds, “Our work is more than just a beauty service. It’s […]
For many Coast families, shopping at Pav & Broome Fine Jewelry has become a tradition. Dr. John Kelly, city of Gulfport chief administrative officer, bought a strand of pearls for his wife for their wedding anniversary — and later one for his granddaughter upon her graduation. Tony Swigris, of Tony’s Brick Oven Pizzeria, has purchased […]
Perfect partners: Mark and Mary Cracchiolo Spain When he spotted Mary Cracchiolo at Jazzeppi’s Italian restaurant, Mark Spain requested a second champagne flute. Handing her the glass of bubbly, “I said, ‘Here’s to life,’ and from there, we started talking,” he recalls. “It was love at first sight pretty much.” At the time, Mark says […]
As a nurse, Tresse Sumrall’s most formative experience was working in a level-one trauma emergency department at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Hospital. She started there less than a year out of nursing school and found herself dealing with the “sickest-of-the-sick” patients. “Gunshot wounds, stabbings, high-speed car and motorcycle accidents and burns were all […]
Suddenly, most of us found ourselves confined at home with lots of free time on our hands — and after a while, even a Netflix binge loses its appeal. So how do you entertain yourself indoors during a lockdown order? Families are re-discovering the joy of some friendly competition mixed with nostalgia. Board games are […]
Growing up in landlocked Kansas, Dr. Alexa Delaune was 8 when she encountered dolphins and sea lions for the first time – and she was never the same. “Seeing them in person inspired me so much that I’ve been in love with aquatic life for 32 years,” says Delaune, vice president of veterinary services at […]
As salons reopen along the Coast and throughout the state, anticipate some changes. “We know everyone is itching to get back in the salon, but the unfortunate side is that there will be limitations,” says Erin Glisson, owner of Brushes Salon in Gulfport. As the state gradually reopens and resumes business, professionals like Glisson expect […]
Amid the COVID-19 crisis, Brandin Brosh’s business has reached a milestone. “It has forced us to be innovative and creative with our marketing …,” says the owner of Charisma “A Girl’s Best Outfit.” “It’s also driven us to move online, which has me very excited for the future!” The Ocean Springs boutique has launched a […]
