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Wellness

4 Strategies to Boost Your Confidence

May 17, 2016
By Elizabeth Colen Recently I attended a networking event called, “LipStick Mania Business Social” and the topic was about image. I was expecting the regular spiels about hair, make up, and clothes. To my surprise the speaker, Marjory Brifil spoke of inner image which I am all about.…
Lifestyle

Bold Florals Make A Splash in Furniture Trends

May 16, 2016
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. …
Events

The Rundown: Things to do Friday, May 6 – Sunday, May 8

May 6, 2016
FRIDAY, May 6 If you all are in the traveling mood and want to get out of Charlotte for the weekend, take I-85 N up to Durham for the weekend-long “Art of Cool Festival 2016!”  The Art of Cool Festival (AOCFEST) is a progressive jazz and alternative soul music festival located in downtown Durham.…
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.…
Style

Part 2: Pleated Trousers are for Every “Body”

May 3, 2016
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

Dress Your Best with Spring/Summer Colors

April 15, 2016
  By LaShanda Millner-Murphy There’s nothing like the joy of spring and warm summer weather to put you in the mood to put away the muted color tights, coats and scarves and move in the brighter colors and lighter weight fabrics.…
Style

Style Trend for Men: How to Wear The Plain Front Trouser

March 22, 2016
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.…
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.…