Born and raised in Gulfport, Jacqueline Smith now lives the glamorous life of a mother of four sons and wife of a firefighter husband. As the founder and chief operating officer of The Fashion Factory in downtown Gulfport, she spends her days indulging her passion for style and helping women feel as beautiful on the […]
The holidays are in full swing, and I hope you’re ready for fun, fellowship and fashion! What’s exciting for me is being with family and friends. There are people I only get to see this time of year, and I treasure every moment with them. We catch up and share funny stories, hugs and laughs. […]
Since 1997, November has been celebrated as National Healthy Skin Month. The American Academy of Dermatology launched this campaign to promote healthy skin care habits and make the public more aware of skin conditions and diseases like skin cancer. DON’T SKIP THIS SKIN CARE HABIT One of the most important habits for healthy skin is […]
Alicia Wortel owns Neon Lux Salon & Spa in D’Iberville and has been in the beauty industry for 16 years. She specializes in lived-in, rainbow and alternative styles and has traveled and educated other salon professionals across the Gulf Coast. She enjoys helping others grow in their careers, as well as all things artistic, as […]
Fall is here, and this Gulf Coast Girl is thrilled! There’s something about the crisp autumn air that makes you feel at cozy and ease, which translates to our style. Although it doesn’t cool down on the Coast as much as other places, dressing for fall is still about those snuggly, comfy vibes. I’m so […]
While the weather is enjoyable in the South this time of year, with its warm days and the cool evenings, dressing for it can be a challenge. So, what’s your style solution? Layering! Light layers are key, so make sure you have plenty. Start with a tank, camisole or T- shirt, then layer a blouse […]
By Lilyth Hansen, with Dr. Dawn Hansen In the age of beauty influencers striding their way across social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, we get a lot of advice about how we should be living our lives, cooking our food, decorating our houses and performing our beauty routines. A lot of this advice feels […]
