WHY I DID THIS Before my transformation, I saw a picture of myself when I was at a football game with my friends from college on Sept. 9, 2017. I was absolutely mortified, as I did not realize how big I was. I knew I’d gained weight, but I was unaware of the magnitude of […]
Some of the Coast’s best party planners and stylists share what it takes to put on a holiday event that’s memorable — from design to fashion to makeup and hair. Styled photoshoot credits: Adrian Holland (Bridal and Formal Boutique & House of Tux), Amber Bosarge Lord (Salon Rouge), Angie Marie Dearman (Centennial Plaza), David Delk […]
By Gulf Coast Moms Blog You’ve ordered the turkey, your guest list is set and you even know what you’re making for dessert — but have you thought about what will keep the kids occupied (besides eating) during the Thanksgiving break? No need to worry! Gulf Coast Moms Blog has a list of creative, easy […]
Tristan Whorton, 22, is a model, buyer and social media associate for Bella Rose Boutique. She also is a fashion influencer who works with LIKEtoKNOW.it (TRISTANMICHELLE) and shares fashion, beauty and lifestyle tips on her blog at www.xoxotristan.com and her Instagram account (xoxotristanmichelle). Whorton says fashion is her passion, and she hopes to inspire beautiful […]
WHY I DID THIS It was all about my health. I am a nurse, all too aware of the negative health consequences of obesity, and I had been obese most of my adult life. I was starting to see changes in my annual labs where my blood sugars were rising and my triglycerides were elevated. […]
By Shelby Brune and Sharon Weeks When it comes to trends, sometimes you must take the bad with the good. And by “take” the bad, we mean acknowledge them and avoid them at all costs. Bad trends happen, but here’s a rundown of some of the worst, which hopefully will help you avoid future fashion […]
Physicians selected for inclusion in this magazine’s “Top Doctors” were determined by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., healthcare research and information company. Doctors do not and cannot pay to be selected and profiled as Castle Connolly Top Doctors. Allergy & Immunology James S. Holland, MD Memorial Physician Clinics Memorial Hospital at Gulfport Mark G. Murray, […]
20’s SOFIA COOPER Student at the University of Mississippi “My twenties have shown me I need to form healthy habits now in order to carry them for the rest of my life. My teens were filled with home-cooked meals, dance practice and regular faith formation. All of these things are now entirely left to my […]
By Jennifer Ratcliffe | Gulf Coast Moms Blog After a summer of late nights, lax routines and counting swimming as a bath, making a plan to manage the chaos that comes with the school year can be more than a bit overwhelming. How do you balance it all when you want to spend more time […]
Sometimes heading to a nail salon and indulging in a lasting manicure is the ideal way to relax. Dip powder and gel polish are popular methods of prolonged wear, each lasting about two weeks. Both processes form layers of protection, prevent nail biting and are more natural alternatives to acrylic nails that use glue and […]
