Lifestyle – Page 9 – Pride Magazine

Redesign Your Life

November 1, 2016

By Elizabeth Colen We all have priorities in our lives, things that are regarded as more important than others like work, kids and bills. Our priorities shape our lives in a positive and or negative way. Are you willing to redesign, some of your priorities for what you want?…

8 Tips to Transition into your Fall Wardrobe

October 12, 2016

By Lashanda Millner-Murphy Sunny skies, sandy beaches, sunscreen, swimsuits and shorts may be put to rest for 2016, but let me put some sunshine back in your life by sharing these transitional wardrobe tips that will have you loving fall wardrobe this season.…

3 Tips for Overcoming Obstacles

October 3, 2016

By Elizabeth Colen Recently I was a panelist for National Association of Professional Women. The topic was “Overcoming Obstacles, Even During the Most Challenging Times.” It was an amazing group of panelists and we all had different ways of overcoming obstacles.…

On the Hunt: Your Guide to Estate Sale Shopping

September 26, 2016

By Cheryl Luckett It’s hard to believe summer is over. I will admit, I’m more than happy to wave goodbye to the sweltering heat and humidity. If you know me, you know I’m always on the hunt for good deals. One of my go-to sources for some of those great finds are estate sales. …

4 Tips for Impressing Your Guests this Fall

September 15, 2016

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.…

It’s not too late to add florals to your wardrobe

September 6, 2016

By LaShanda Millner-Murphy There are many myths associated with “floral print” conversation. People say, “floral prints are only for the spring /summer wardrobe,” floral prints cannot be worn by full-figured women” and floral prints are only for garden parties and/or weddings.…

Ask Lashawnda: Advice for Everyday People

August 31, 2016

By Lashawnda Becoats People ask me questions everyday. Sometimes it’s because I’m the editor of Pride magazine. Sometimes it’s because they know I’m a certified life coach. Sometimes people follow my fabulous adventures on social media. I love helping people so I decided to create an advice column based on the questions I get.…

Are You A Born Leader?

August 22, 2016

By. Eddie Love Some people possess the natural ability to lead others, would you agree? On the other hand, there are many that have to work hard at cultivating a leadership mindset. Here are three ways to manifest a leadership mindset into your world.…

Art is the Soul of Home Design

August 15, 2016

By Cheryl Luckett Art can be such an essential part of design and every now and then, I have the pleasure of working with a client that has a great art collection. Such was the case a couple of years ago when a South Charlotte client with a love for black art reached out to me about decorating her new home.…

A Taste of Africa in the Queen City

August 11, 2016

By Jimese Orange My first experience with African food was through Ethiopian cuisine. As I tore into the spongy flat bread called injera, using it simultaneously as food and a utensil to soak up the spicy assortment of stews, vivid memories of my maternal grandmother were invoked.…