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Comfort Queens: Get Snuggly!

Comfort Queens: Get Snuggly!

'Tis the season to gather some snuggle-worthy clothing for the cold fall weather. Cozy cabin in the woods not included. (But recommended.) Feel soothed all day with items from Magnolia Boutique in Rockford. Go the casual route with striped, double-hooded sweatshirts....

Style Session: A Snippet of the Local Flair We Are Loving Lately

Style Session: A Snippet of the Local Flair We Are Loving Lately

Delasie designs is a ready-to-wear, custom design fashion house for men and women. Meaningful designs are carefully composed from locally sourced Ghanaian and African fabrics, merging both functional and timeless elements for career, formal and casual wear. The...

Beauty Beat: Patti Griswold

Beauty Beat: Patti Griswold

Full Time Adventurer | Community Supporter | Retired SVP, Comerica Bank What are your top five beauty tips? 1. Find a skincare system that works for you and be diligent in using it every day.2. Always take your makeup off before going to bed.3. Drink water throughout...

Beauty Beat: Ashley Wierenga

Beauty Beat: Ashley Wierenga

Marketing Consultant & Blogger | Sincerely Ashley What are your top five beauty tips? Never let the sun set on your makeup. Sleeping in your makeup is tough on your skin. I typically try to do my regimen when I get home, versus bedtime. More time for yummy...

Treat Your Tresses: Mature Hair Care

Treat Your Tresses: Mature Hair Care

As women age, our hair changes in a multitude of ways—but that doesn't mean we're any less fabulous. Beth Ann Davidson, Master Stylist, Design 1 Salon Spa Plainfield, says some common changes that can occur are hair loss or a bit of thinning—especially after...

Show YOUR Shape! We’re Not Talking About Body Size.

Show YOUR Shape! We’re Not Talking About Body Size.

As a personal stylist, one of my main goals is to make you look great and feel confident. One of the most challenging hurdles to achieving that is learning how to dress for your body TYPE. I want to be clear: I'm not talking about body SIZE! Your size shouldn't...

Beauty Beat: Judy Russell

Beauty Beat: Judy Russell

Jack of all Trades, Master of None | Child Care Provider What are your top five beauty tips? I like to live by the five S's for good skin care: No smoking. No soap on your face. No sun. Use sunscreen! No sleeping in makeup. Try to sleep on your back—it helps reduce...

Sustainable Style NOW: More Conscious. Less Confusing.

Sustainable Style NOW: More Conscious. Less Confusing.

Are you considering a more sustainable clothing approach because you've heard fast fashion is harmful to the planet—and to the garment workers who make it? Maybe you're looking to simplify your closet, so you don't end up in a Marie Kondo decluttering spiral every six...

Beauty Beat: Fridah Kay

Beauty Beat: Fridah Kay

Owner and CEO, Flora's Elegance Events Décor | Founder and Director, A Glimpse of Africa Festival | Administrative Assistant, Cultural Intelligence Center What are your top beauty tips? 1. Drink water. When I drink water consistently, I notice a difference on my face...

Spring Chic: Staying Fashionable When the Weather Doesn’t Cooperate

Spring Chic: Staying Fashionable When the Weather Doesn’t Cooperate

Michigan's rainy spring season is fast approaching—and for many, it means grabbing the same rubber boots and swish-material raincoats. But it's 2020! It's time to stop letting the weather hinder personal style. Let's get creative this spring and find pieces that let...