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Let Your Complexion Be Your Color Guide

June 8, 2016
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.…
Events

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, June 2 – Sunday, June 5

May 18, 2016
By Shawn Allison Yo! What’s going on Queen City? It is time once again for some dope events lined up to compliment this dope weather we have scheduled. So without any further hesitation, let’s just hop right into the mix! THURSDAY, June 2 Prepare your taste buds for The Art Institute of Charlotte’s  “Creative Concepts Tasting Event.”…
2016 May/June Issue

Self-taught Jean Maker Creates Anarchy with Denim

May 13, 2016
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. …
Style

Workout Clothes that Work for You

May 10, 2016
By Elizabeth Colen I often get asked, “How do I get the right workout clothes for me?”   I came up with a quick guide that will help anyone who is purchasing new workout gear. When trying on workout clothes it’s always important to choose your true size (not a small when you truly wear a medium) no one will see your size it is sewn on the inside.…
Events

The Rundown: Things to do Thursday, May 19 -Sunday, May 22

May 5, 2016
By Shawn Allison Peace & love Queen City Brothers & Sisters!  Once again, it’s time for your Weekend Rundown provided by yours truly, The Black Ferris Bueller!  Now it is scheduled to rain most of the weekend but do not let that hinder you from stepping outside the house to engage and enjoy some of the great treats lined up for this weekend.…
Lifestyle

Tips to Declutter Your Closet

March 14, 2016
By LaShanda Millner-Murphy Do you open your closet door every morning only ask the same question, “What am I going to wear today?” If your answer is to give little or no thought on how to change the outfit you wear regularly then your wardrobe ritual or lack of one occurs for one of two reasons: You have many optional pieces of clothing, but the pieces are not capable of being used in various ways; or The few pieces dangling on the hanger are not functioning together.…
2016 March/April

Apparel Designed for Fashionable, Active Women

March 14, 2016
By Tonya Jameson When most people think of fashion design, New York and Parisian runways come to mind. Talibah Dawan imagines Serena Williams diving for a tennis ball. Dawan’s fashion world is sweaty, active and cute. Dawan owns Charlotte-based Cotton Locks Inc.…