BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION Before my transformation, I was a very depressed, miserable woman with low self-esteem in an unfulfilling marriage. Although I didn’t show it publicly, privately I was struggling. I thought I had a cute face, but I didn’t like how big I was. People always would say, “You wear your weight well!” (I […]
By Marian Bosarge Springtime brings warmer weather — along with lots of outdoor recreation and lawn care “honey-do” lists. These activities increase the risk of injury, and some people are more susceptible to acquiring wounds that heal slowly — and sometimes not at all. I have been a nurse for 29 years, working in various […]
Tessy Lambert is a wife, mom and Southern belle. She’s also a world traveler and specializes in storytelling through content creation. Her years of helping promote her family’s businesses (Margaritaville Resort Biloxi/Vicksburg, White House Biloxi, Watermark and Centennial Plaza) on social media, along with new perspectives she’s received from travel, have given her a fresh […]
By Sharon Weeks and Shelby Brune Women often question which styles and trends are right for their body type. While you may have your favorite go-to pieces, here are a few tips on how to successfully navigate shifts in style — and find what suits you best. • First, contrary to the old wives’ tale, […]
By Rachel Bridges The trend for brows in 2018 was flawlessly sculpted brows with razor-sharp edges, supplemented with makeup for a perfect shape. In 2019, the pendulum is swinging the other direction, as a more natural look is now in style. Boxed-in lines have given way to a look that is still clean, but also […]
As peak wedding season approaches, Stacy Pair of Heritage House Gifts in Gulfport explains how modern brides are writing their own rules when it comes to registries. Bridal registries look much different today than they did 30 or 60 years ago. The millennial bride does not want an 18-place setting of fine china, plus a […]
By Amy Parker Within the last year, we’ve witnessed a growing demand for body sculpting/contouring with skin tightening, as well as facial and neck skin tightening for areas like under the eyes. If you’re considering these procedures, here’s some helpful information: The BTL Exilis Ultra 360 procedure is an effective, non-invasive and non-surgical laser skin […]
BEFORE MY TRANSFORMATION I have been overweight all my life. It is in my genes and (also caused by) bad lifestyle choices. I had never been into sports or any activities like that as a child. As an adult, my bad lifestyle choices continued, and I continued to gain weight. Eventually, I’d had enough. I […]
Story and photos by Kate Magandy Holzhauser Gulfport’s El Agave restaurant is famed for its award-winning blood orange margarita, so in honor of Cinco de Mayo this month, we asked owner Mercedes Carranza how to prepare the perfect margarita cocktail. Carranza recruited a member of his staff, Joana Alvarez, to demonstrate how it’s done The […]
Grab a small bag, slip into a flowing, breezy jumper or go oh-so-utilitarian casual and you’ll have THE LOOK for this season. The Coast’s top boutiques lined up all of the most fashion-forward outfits for you. Turn the page!
