Homecoming, and all that entails, takes time to plan, especially the highlight of the event – the dance! There’s attire, flowers, hair, makeup, and nails. And what about transportation and after-dance events? It can feel a bit overwhelming, but don’t worry. Here’s a handy countdown checklist to help you prepare and […]

Follow a More Relaxed Style Trend by Kerry Andersen In the roaring 20’s, Marlene Dietrich was adored for her signature super-thin drawn-on brows while Audrey Hepburn personified 50’s glamour with expertly groomed eyebrows befitting a Hollywood legend. In recent years, women have turned to microblading, a form of semi-permanent tattooing that […]

by Angie Kay Dilmore Abby Ferguson made her dream come true when she opened Etie’s, A Children’s Shoppe in 2018. Her budding business in Sulphur, La. was located in the very building where her great-grandparents, Charles and Cora Etie, opened a general store in the 1920s. Today, Abby sells clothing […]

by Angie Kay Dilmore Summer brings an abundance of flowers. We find them in well-manicured lawns, garden centers, floral shops, supermarket bouquets, fallow fields, and . . . skincare products? Many flowers and plants are desired for more than their sweet scent and aesthetic appeal. They’re used in the cosmetic […]

by Kerry Andersen There is just something about a professional blow-out that breathes new life into your hair, leaving it sleek, bouncy, and shiny. Living here in the south, you either learn to embrace your natural hair texture, rely on the pros or spend frustrated mornings fighting the frizz! But […]

by Kerry Andersen High-Waisted BottomsTapping into retro vibes from the 1950’s, swimsuit designers are offering shorts or high-waisted options. The suits can be cinched to vary coverage, but overall, the style hides a multitude of sins and is perfect for those who prefer to be active at the beach or […]

With summertime quickly approaching, many of us are turning our thoughts from sherpa-lined jackets and boots to cookouts, vacations, and bathing suits. 2020 was an unusual year with pandemic and hurricane-forced gym shutdowns and quarantine leaving many sitting behind a computer most of the day while leaving us less motivated […]

by Kerry Andersen It is the kind of airy, inviting boutique you pop into while on vacation in a lazy resort town. Door propped open and white gauzy curtains blowing in the breeze against an interior that looks like it dropped right out of a hip Instagram post. Behind the […]