Photos by Brandi Stage When others tell Sasha Bledsoe they never could be a foster parent — that she and her husband are somehow special — she begs to differ. “(Foster children) don’t need perfect parents; they just need a parent that’s willing to love them,” says the stay-at-home mom of two, “and loving a […]
Her vocation is helping women look their best, but makeup artist Jackie Merlau knows that real loveliness radiates from within. “True beauty comes from the heart,” says Merlau, who has been working as a makeup professional for 13 years. “It is how you treat others. Always choose to be kind!” An in-demand artist based in […]
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Grab a small bag, slip into a flowing, breezy jumper or go oh-so-utilitarian casual and you’ll have THE LOOK for this season. The Coast’s top boutiques lined up all of the most fashion-forward outfits for you. Turn the page!
Despite some misgivings, Kris Norwood of Chop Shop Beauty and Barber listened to his wife — and took a chance on the “man weave.” “She would always tell me how great it would be for our business if I would do them because no one else was really interested in them in our area at […]
Photos by Brian Pearse She’s a writer, producer and director — with films that have been featured at the Cannes Film Festival — but Monica Mingo hasn’t always embraced her true self. “Instead of focusing on being the creative I truly am, I tried to fit into a corporate box,” says the Louisiana native and […]
Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture Whatever you’re expecting from Brenda Blount, don’t count on her blending in. “I’m very joyful, enthusiastic and passionate about everything I do,” says the seasoned veteran of the fashion industry. Drawing inspiration from such icons as Diana Ross, Rihanna and Sophia Loren, Blount’s own style qualifies as bold and eye-catching […]
Understanding market conditions is always the first obstacle in selling a home. Realtors® do not set the price of a home. Real estate professionals, agents and appraisers share a database of information that only they can access. From this information, they can create a comparative market analysis or an appraisal that demonstrates what the housing […]
