Wearing a $50 evening gown and a megawatt smile, Melanie Robinson owned the stage at the Ms. Voluptuous International contest. Her top-three finish proved something to the pageant veteran: winning was all about confidence, not expense. Now 52 and the reigning Ms. Voluptuous Mississippi, Robinson first competed at a local level in 1989. She didn’t […]
Makeover team: Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Hair & Makeup by HD Hair and Makeup Stacey Riley has never sought attention — quite the opposite. A lifelong struggle with social anxiety disorder meant Riley, the chief executive officer of the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, felt uncomfortable speaking in public, being called on in […]
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From Diamond Nail Co. Warm weather is here to stay, summer is around the corner and it’s officially time to get your toes done. But before you break out your sandals and secure a pedicure appointment, take note of these tips for making that fresh polish last long after you leave the salon. 1. Bare […]
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Warm weather is finally here, and it’s time to revamp your footwear collection. I don’t know about you, but I love shoe shopping. Even Marilyn Monroe said, “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.” Go ahead and swap out those old sandals for something new and on-trend. Here are my […]
To Meghan Butterfield, it seems like ages ago that she decided to leave her banking and finance career and put her MBA to work as a business owner. “Being that I’d never truly worked in retail before, other than the cosmetic counter at Clinique, all odds were against me,” Butterfield recalls. “So with a stash […]
Summer is coming quickly, and we all know that the heat in Mississippi is no joke. During the sweltering months, my main goal is to express myself while also keeping cool. As we push toward a new season, here are my top four staples to keep handy throughout the summer months. MAXI DRESSES Maxi dresses […]
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Spring is a time of renewal. The winter chill becomes a distant memory, and tiny buds and blossoms poke their heads out of the ground to meet the sunshine. Just like the brave, delicate first sprouts of spring, we should consider this time of year an opportunity for rejuvenation. We have slumbered all winter, and […]
