by Kerry Andersen The start of a new year often inspires fresh goals, including healthier, more radiant skin. According to Kara Babaz, FNP-C, master injector at Williamson Cosmetic Center in Lake Charles, a true “New Year skin reset” isn’t about chasing trends or overhauling everything at once. It’s about intention, […]

Monthly Made is a new, monthly feature on local businesses and entrepreneurs who excel in making homemade and handmade items. This month, we feature Beauty & The Bath, a company by Heather Magee that offers a variety of personal hygiene and fun bath products for those who like to soak […]

by Kerri Cooke Did you know there is a branch of psychology related to color? It details how color affects consumer behavior and mood. Some colors, such as red, elicit a strong emotional response in our brains. For example, the red on a stop sign or red lipstick on a […]

by Kerri Cooke Mardi Gras is a time when dressing up is expected. You can enhance your personality or choose to be someone else for a night at a costume ball. Either way, dresses and costumes are not complete without accompanying hair and makeup. Kylie Marcantel, owner of Blush, gives […]

by Kerry Andersen Mardi Gras fashion is part dress-up, part beauty queen and all glamour. When searching for the perfect gown, drama reigns like royalty! Whether you’re queen, a member of the court or dancing the night away with your krewe, this season’s gowns are unapologetically bold, richly textured and […]

by Kerri Cooke Rico Ramirez’s love for scent goes back to his childhood when he would sneak a spray or two of his dad’s cologne before going to elementary school. The fragrance that most evocatively summons his youth is Ralph Lauren’s Polo.  Ramirez didn’t dive into fragrance seriously until two […]

by Kerri Cooke Zoey Reed’s main job is lightyears away from the boutique she just launched, Lucille Lane. With a background in political advocacy, Reed, who is originally from Sulphur, spent years living in New Orleans, only recently moving back to the Lake Area. What began as a way to […]

by Kerri Cooke Holiday style is highly dependent on your personality and what event you’ll be attending. You wouldn’t wear a slinky, gold dress to an ugly sweater party. A white elephant gift exchange also calls for something casual.  The Cottage Co-op Shop staff with the boutique Lydia & Lavendar […]

Tracy Badgett-Young’s journey as a stylist started 19 years ago and has been defined by transformation—not just in hair but in how she serves the diverse needs of the SWLA community.  As the proud owner of Revive Salon Studios, she’s learned that true beauty lies in empowering industry professionals to […]