As a preteen, Leonie Johnston Simmons colored her Barbie dolls’ hair with markers and gave perms in the kitchen. “Then, I was always the last one running out the door for homecoming, prom and those kinds of events because I would fix all of my girlfriends’ hair,” recalls Simmons, who now owns Lavish Salon on […]
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Have you ever heard of a shacket? If not, you will. Think of it like this: It’s a shirt and a jacket mixed together to create a wonderful blend of coziness. Outside, it looks like a relaxed shirt, but inside, it’s just as thick and warm as a heavy coat. This trend has been around […]
Leanna Garcia is a fine artist and creative entrepreneur. She stays busy between painting custom bridal bouquets and keeping up with her four young children. She is also a foster parent and advocates for foster children here on the Coast and across the country. You can follow her creative journey on Instagram (@withloveleanna) and on […]
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Now that summer is long gone, we can finally talk about the autumn trends we love most. It’s fall, y’all! I can’t believe we’re already in the season of cozy knits and over-the-knee boots. Fall is one of my favorite shopping seasons. Stores are filled with gorgeous shades like mustard, burnt orange, hunter green and […]
Crystal Cagle believes that fashion is for every body — regardless of size or shape. “A great outfit has the power to make a woman feel confident,” says Cagle, owner of Moxie Shop, “and we believe in wearing what makes our souls happy!” Cagle’s business, which started online in April of 2018, was born of […]
During her 28 years of working for the state as a social worker, Dorothy Roberts often thought about opening her own gift store. “I have always loved making things,” says Roberts, sister of Good Morning America anchor Robin Roberts. “From cross-stich to jewelry making, I just enjoy the whole creative process.” By the time she […]
