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    Shine bright in these five holiday fashion trends

    By Brenda Blount I can’t believe we’re already closing out the year! If you’re like me, you’re asking yourself, “Where did 2023 go?” The holiday season is upon us, which begs the question: What do we wear to all those holiday parties and gatherings? If you want to sparkle and shine this year, check out […]

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    ‘Tis the season for festive fashion!

    What a fun season we’re entering! It’s time for holiday parties, family gatherings, fundraisers and many other reasons to get all dressed up. Although this time of year can get busy, I see it as an opportunity to enjoy my favorite people in my favorite places doing my favorite things — which includes having fun […]

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    Where style meets elegance

    As a busy mom of two toddlers, Rachel Kelley prioritizes comfort when it comes to her wardrobe. “I pick clothing that travels well, that one can move easily wearing and is stylish,” says Kelley, who fills her store, The Cornerstone Boutique, with the kinds of clothes that fit her own criteria. She bills her downtown […]

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    Spilling her secret: Ann Marie Walley

    Ann Marie Walley, the owner and lead stylist and makeup artist at Antonian Salon in Gulfport, is a second-generation salon owner and professional hairstylist with a passion for the beauty industry. She is proud of having built “the number-one glam squad on the Mississippi Gulf Coast” and of the expertise she has gained throughout her […]

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    Let’s hear it for the boys!

    Power dressing isn’t just for the guys! Menswear-inspired looks are hot this season, so pull out the boyfriend jeans, blazers, jackets and button-up shirts. Accessorize this look with a large watch, heavy chain-link jewelry, neckties or suspenders. You don’t need to raid his closet to rock this trend. Read on, and you’ll find exactly what […]

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    Spilling her secret: Nadine Gentles

    Jamaican-born Nadine Gentles came to the U.S. in 2001 and spent her first three years in Mississippi working odd jobs. Today, she is owner of Dorcas Couture Customs, a brand she launched in 2015 as a tribute to her mom, the late Dorcas Gentles, who taught her how to sew and inspired her love of […]

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