 Martin Cooper Interview
What do Steve McQueen, Che Guevara and Amelia Earhart all have in common? They all wore jackets made by Belstaff, a British heritage brand founded in 1924. What do Belstaff and Columbia, South Carolina have in common? One man, and his name is Martin Cooper. Read More
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 Suited For Fall
Fall season blows in with fresh new looks and a bit of boyish flair. Coco Chanel once said, "With two black suits and three white blouses - one for morning, one for afternoon and one for the evening - any woman could conquer the world and the heart of the one she loves, and remain forever elegant". Read More
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 Fight The Frizz
Although weather conditions are usually to blame for this nuisance-like hair condition, some people are born with naturally unruly locks. Our team of stylists have given us easy-to-follow tips that will make our hair much smoother. Read More
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 Spring Fashion Goes Wild
While designers referenced almost every decade of the last century this season, the two eras that seemed to dominate the runways were the 1920's and 1950's. Marc Jacobs created a modern day fairytale at Louis Vuitton with a 48-horse carousel as the runway models carrying parasols looked like porcelain dolls. Read More
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 Eternally Young
"Aging gracefully" has new meaning with our guide to over-the-counter treatments and ingredients. Read More
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 Body Boosting Tricks
We found new ways to add body and bounce to your hair
As the old saying goes, everything is bigger and better in Texas. When it comes to hair, though, I like to think that we Southern belles can out-volumize even the bounciest Texan—at least in terms of our locks. Read More
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 Swimsuit Bliss
We’ve got the scoop on what’s haute in bathing-suit trends this season
Summer has officially begun and like most South Carolinians, I live for this time of year. These next few months mean backyard cookouts, lazy weekends sunning around the pool or cruising on the lake and family beach vacations. Read More
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 Anti-Aging Makeup Tricks
Follow these simple steps to achieve a young and healthy look
Time does not stop. Our bodies and our skin are constantly aging. Just think, you were younger yesterday than you are today, and there is nothing you can do to change that. The only option is to embrace the facts, grow old gracefully, and try to look as youthful as you can. Read More
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 The Truth About Tanning
Protect yourself! Our skincare expert gives us the scoop on sun secrets.
Healthy Tan? There’s no such thing! But, there’s nothing like a day at the beach either. Besides, every lady knows tanned skin looks thinner than non-tanned skin! Read More
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 Trendy Tresses
What does your hair color say about you?
Like most of you, there’s a little more spring in my step now that the weather is warm, the birds are singing, and another sweet, sticky South Carolina summer is in sight. With that said, it’s also the time of year when I start to rethink my total look—from my head down to my toes. Read More
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 Spring Into Fashion
Local merchants chime in on what’s haute and new for the upcoming season
Without a doubt, this has been one of the coldest winters I’ve ever experienced here in the Midlands of South Carolina. I’ve found myself ditching my typical 4-inch heels and wedges for warm boots and Uggs, and it’s pretty safe to say that my neck hasn’t seen sunlight in months thanks to the shrouds of turtlenecks and scarves that I’ve carefully selected each morning in an effort to stay warm. Read More
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 Spring Makeup Trends
Follow these beauty tips to achieve your optimum look
Makeup plays as much a role in a woman’s look as does fashion. If asked, most women realize fashion trends for clothing change with the season. So why are they not aware that makeup does too? Cosmetics are not just to enhance beauty or cover up blemishes. They help create an updated, confident woman with style. Makeup was intended to be used to obtain diverse looks and suit the fashion trends of the moment. Read More
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 DIY Wedding Makeover
Five simple ideas to steal and look your best
The wedding day is one of the most important days in a woman's life. The day she has thought about and planned for her whole life. She will spend a lot of time on the venue, wedding dress, invitations, guest list, flowers, wedding cake, and wedding party. Little to no time is spent preparing her "look" for the occasion. Read More
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 French Twists
Say “I Do” with the perfect bridal hairstyle
When I got married nearly five years ago, I was like most other brides-to-be and wanted everything associated with my wedding to be perfect and unique. That meant I wanted a dress like no other bride had worn before, floral arrangements that screamed creativity, and a hairstyle that would set my look apart from all of the others. Read More
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 Fashion Forward
Teen’s ‘riveting’ creation among innovative fashions to display in museum exhibit
What a whirl for a local girl: Since April, Molly McNutt has placed second at Runaway Runway, graduated from high school, enrolled at the University of South Carolina, and had her Lady Gaga-inspired design selected for display at the Columbia Museum of Art. Read More
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 Holiday Beauty Trends for the EVERYDAY Woman
Glitter and sequins are adorned on fashions this year. So why not incorporate a subtle bit of glimmer into your makeup? Holiday parties are just a few weeks away, so it is the perfect time to begin playing with your cosmetics. Here are some tips on makeup trends that can transform you from day to evening and give you a special glow. Read More
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 Holiday Shopping Demystified
For the intrepid holiday shopper, our modest capital city might at first glance seem to suffer from a lack of diversity—yes, the malls are filled with familiar brand names and logos, but with a little ingenuity and a spirit of exploration, Midlands residents may find that the area boasts an eclectic mix of commercial districts and local retail flavor. Here’s a guide to finding some of these interesting shopping opportunities, as well as a history lesson about the growth of our metropolitan area. Read More
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 Holiday Hair Obsession
If you’re anything like me, just seeing the words “ho-ho-ho” and “holiday” brings about a wave of panic, stress, and unexpected heart palpitations within what is typically a calm mind, soul and body. That’s because I’m like most women — I hold near and dear to my heart the religious aspect of the holiday season, but simply despise the pressure to find the perfect gifts, the stress of making sure everything is wrapped with a Martha Stewart type of perfection, and the hustle and bustle to try to make it to every Christmas party so that no one is offended. Read More
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