The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, September 1 – Sunday, September 4
By Shawn D. Allison, II
Shawn Allison shares all the places you’ll wanna be in the Queen City.
What’s goin’ on Brothers & Sisters? We are now in the month of September and to kick off the near end of summer, I got another weekend jam-packed full of cultural goodness!…
Redefining your Personal Style
By LaShanda Millner-Murphy
As an expert in the fashion industry, I feel one way to build a “perfect” wardrobe is to know the style that fits your personality. One tends to get an idea of what that style is when you notice similar silhouettes, patterns, colors, textures and fabrics that tells a story throughout your closet/drawers.…
The Rundown: Things to Do Thursday, August 18 – Monday, August 22
By Shawn D. Allison, II
It’s that time again for the Rundown. There’s all sorts of goodies happening in our town for every age group and if you want to come and kick it with me or need a good recommendation of stuff to do, check out my hot spot list below!…
The Cost of Success
By Eddie Love
Have you ever felt like your life was at a standstill? Maybe it frustrates you to see others accomplishing and acquiring everything you placed on that vision board. Yes, the same vision board that’s collecting dust somewhere! The vision board party sounded like a great idea until the gossip got juicy and the Moscato started kicking in…Right?…
Let Your Complexion Be Your Color Guide
By Dwayne Collins
Many people find themselves asking the question, “what colors are in this season?” The proper question to ask is, ”what colors compliment my skin complexion? ”
Keep in mind ”what colors are hot this season ” come and go, but your
Dwayne Collins wears a lime green shirt to highlight how it compliments his skin tone.…
Let’s Talk About Obesity
By Elizabeth Colen
Elizabeth Colen
Did you know that obesity (adults with a body mass index (BMI) of 30 and over) is considered a disease and morbid obese (adults with a BMI of 40 or more) is classified as a disability?…
Stop – Clear Your Mind
By Elizabeth Colen
Elizabeth Colen
When you were you a little kid, have you ever gotten lost in the store or park and your parents would find you all in a panic, crying, shaking and totally out of control? Do you remember the words they would say to you, as they wipe away the tears from your face?…
Self-taught Jean Maker Creates Anarchy with Denim
By Tonya Jameson
Photos by Jonathan Cooper
To most people, a pair of jeans is simply another piece of clothing. To Stan Fraser, jeans are storytellers: the way the fabric bunches above shoes, wrinkles beh
ind knees or leaves an imprint on a pocket that held a wallet for years. …
Part 2: Pleated Trousers are for Every “Body”
By Dwayne Collins
In my last column, I discussed the importance of the plain front trouser and how to wear them properly. Now let’s discuss the pleated trouser is without question perfect for men of all body types ( slender, athletic or portly ).…
Style Trend for Men: How to Wear The Plain Front Trouser
By Dwayne Collins
As a stylist, it seems everywhere I go most men are wearing plain front trousers. Gentlemen, the plain front trouser is a nice wardrobe option however, there are some important tips to consider.
First, plain front trousers are ideal for a man with a slender or athletic build.…