by Kerri Cooke For women, and some men, their daily routine includes filling in and shaping their brows. To respond to demand, there are always new products being developed with innovative applicators claiming to give you natural looking hairstrokes with a few swipes. As with all make-up, applying brow products […]

by Kerri Cook Boutiques come and go in Lake Charles, but Mimosa Boutique is one of the few that has found longevity in the city.  Known for its stylish and fun pieces, Mimosa is the go-to clothing store for local fashionistas. Having recently celebrated its 15th anniversary, Lauren Monroe, owner […]

Frances Fitz-Gerald Jewelry & Antiques has built upon an extraordinary family legacy over the past 10 years since opening its storefront in Lake Charles. But the roots of this mother-daughter business stretch back generations.Frances Fitz-Gerald, the matriarch of the business, has been working in jewelry and antiques for over 50 […]

by Kerri Cooke It’s always an amazing feeling when you’ve put together the perfect outfit. The dopamine hit is powerful. However, that’s only step one to building your daily persona. Adding accessories to your look is the best way to enhance a design detail and create an ensemble. Purses are […]

by Kerri Cooke National Fashion Day is July 9, and it celebrates not only the physical pieces of fabric and the accessories we carry, but it embodies what it means to be ourselves. Fashion is the outward expression of our beliefs, ideas and the creativity we carry within us. As […]

by Kerri Cooke Burn Rourk is owner and barber at Slick & Lyle’s Barbershop in Sulphur, Louisiana. Originally a graphic designer, Rourk made a career change after decades in a high demand field. He’s found great success in his barbering career, but what many may not know is the interesting […]

by Kerry Andersen Summer is upon us, which means more time spent outdoors, trips to the beach and increased exposure to the sun. The stifling Louisiana heat can take its toll on the largest organ in our body—our skin.  Jamie Burks, FNP-C, with Dermatology Associates shares her best tips for […]

by Kerri Cooke Mia Wyble was interested in modeling at a very young age. At only 14, she was signed to a modeling agency in New York after her mother submitted her pictures to a variety of agencies. Wyble didn’t make the move to the Big Apple until after she […]

by Kerri Cooke Since popular summer destinations include the beaches of Hawaii and Florida or tropical resorts on Islands such as Jamaica or The Bahamas, resort wear is a popular niche in clothing collections. However, you don’t have to purchase your outfits from luxury designers to achieve the resort look. […]