Lifestyle

4 Tips for Impressing Your Guests this Fall

By Michiel Perry The sun is setting early and Fall is approaching. This season means more than stylish boots and apple cider. Fall is just as big as a social season as summer. Get ready for those tailgates, homecoming parties and halloween gatherings with the best entertaining tips this season.…
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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 skin complexion remains the same.…
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Athleisure wear: How To Wear It Well

By LaShanda Millner-Murphy Activewear has changed its name to athleisure wear and has created a buzz outside the gym. Athleisure wear is accepted by many as a wearable style on the weekends for parties and on the go. Some designers have even added add Athleisure wear to their fashion lines.…
Lifestyle

Bold Florals Make A Splash in Furniture Trends

By Cheryl Luckett Recently, I had the opportunity to spend four days at what I affectionately call designer Disneyland, also known as High Point Market.  The High Point Market is the largest furnishings industry trade show in the world, bringing more than 75,000 people to High Point every six months. …
2016 May/June Issue

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. …
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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 ).…