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    Comfort, style come together at California Drawstrings

    When New Orleans hosted the 1984 World’s Fair, Linda Keenan launched her company with just two foldout tables and about $1,500 worth of merchandise.  From those humble beginnings in the Crescent City’s French Market, Keenan created California Drawstrings/Southern Comfort Cotton — a business specializing in comfortable, natural fiber clothing. The name comes not from any […]

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    Layer up for spring

    Want to be comfortable as you move into the new season? Use layers to keep your look cute and cozy! Plus, you’ll be on trend, as layering is a key trend this spring. Carla Biasi, a shopping and styling professional (https://www.facebook.com/ carlabstyle), has created a transitional outfit that will take you stylishly into spring.  A […]

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    Spilling her secret: Amber Lord

    AMBER LORD is no stranger to all things beauty. She has been in the beauty industry for 15 years and has owned her salon in Ocean Springs, Salon Rouge, for 14 years. Lord lives in Ocean Springs with her husband, Joshua Lord, and their three fur babies, where they also own Blue Dog Bistro.  Lord’s […]

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    Plissé makes perfect

    By now, we all know I’m your go-to girl for the latest and greatest fashion fixations. We tend to think of trends as referring to certain designs or styles, but they can include fabric choices as well. Lately, I’ve been obsessed with plissé fabric. It’s an oldie but a goodie. More and more designers are […]

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    What everyone is wearing in 2022

    The world is opening up with bright, bold colors for 2022. If you want to stay on the cutting edge of fashion, then you won’t want to miss these six trends for spring-summer:  EYE-CATCHING HUES  Designer Cynthia Rowley introduced her Spring 2022 ready-to-wear collection that featured bright, bold shades of lemon yellow, hot pink and […]

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    Four great beauty buys for under $20

    You already know that makeup is my favorite topic — and makeup can be very expensive. Many beauty products bust the budget, but is it possible to find amazing cosmetics for under $20? I am up for the challenge, so let’s begin.  KYLIE COSMETICS LIP GLOSS Glossy lips are coming back full force. My favorite […]

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