by Brenda Blount// Four trends are at the top of the essential list for spring fashion: Athleisure, the shirt, 80s glam and utilitarian street chic. Why should you be happy about this? Because it’s something we can all wear! ATHLEISURE Athleisure. What is Athleisure? It’s essentially workout clothes designed to take you from work to […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION I retired for the second time in June 2014. My original profession was as a school teacher and my second career was in the gaming industry, and both of these careers were very active and stressful. After my retirement, I worried about what I was going to do with all of my […]
[Updated on June 6, 2017. Video added below.] BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION My younger son and his then-girlfriend became engaged to be married in December 2014. Of course, I was excited but the next thought that went through my mind was, “What will I be able to wear to their wedding?” At over 410 pounds, you […]
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“I began thinking about where my life was headed.” Before my transformation When I was at my heaviest, I weighed 245 lbs. and was a size 22. I was diabetic and had been placed on daily insulin injections. I also had high blood pressure and fibromyalgia. I was in some sort of pain on a daily basis. […]
Since 1872, Mardi Gras has been crowned with a purple, green and gold color palette, and each one has significance: purple represents justice, green represents faith, and gold represents power. From festive parades to the extravagant balls, this is an engaging time to showcase these colors and don plenty of glitter. PURPLE This color […]
By Jackie Merlau// Jmerlaumakeup.com The new school year means early mornings. If you’re like me, you’ll want to hit the snooze button to get in those extra Z’s. How can you cut your beauty routine in half and make your morning time more manageable? Here are some quick tips for the woman on the go: […]
Heads turn when the effervescent blonde walks into a room at the Island View Casino. She lights it up with her smile, her confidence, and her joie de vivre. Kathy Santiago is the Director of Player Relations and Business Development of the popular South Mississippi resort. She is also a breast cancer survivor. No one […]
