Wearing a $50 evening gown and a megawatt smile, Melanie Robinson owned the stage at the Ms. Voluptuous International contest. Her top-three finish proved something to the pageant veteran: winning was all about confidence, not expense. Now 52 and the reigning Ms. Voluptuous Mississippi, Robinson first competed at a local level in 1989. She didn’t […]
Makeover team: Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Hair & Makeup by HD Hair and Makeup Stacey Riley has never sought attention — quite the opposite. A lifelong struggle with social anxiety disorder meant Riley, the chief executive officer of the Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence, felt uncomfortable speaking in public, being called on in […]
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Photography by Brandi Stage Portraiture | Hair and Makeup by HD Hair and Makeup For her entire adult life, Kathy Pizzetta Springer was a “hot-rollers-and-hairspray” kind of girl. Photos taken as recently as two years ago show the vivacious blonde, who is CEO of the United Way of South Mississippi, wearing a gravity-defying bouffant. “I […]
Color plays a critical role in creating a space’s mood and atmosphere. Colors we select for our homes and workplaces can have a significant impact on our emotions, productivity and overall wellbeing. This is where the concept of color psychology comes in. WHAT IS COLOR PSYCHOLOGY? Color psychology is the study of how colors influence […]
Summer is coming quickly, and we all know that the heat in Mississippi is no joke. During the sweltering months, my main goal is to express myself while also keeping cool. As we push toward a new season, here are my top four staples to keep handy throughout the summer months. MAXI DRESSES Maxi dresses […]
If we have a troubling physical symptom, most of us will consult a doctor. But if we have a mental health problem, no matter how severe, relatively few of us will seek help. We’ll convince ourselves it’s “not that bad,” that it’s all in our head or that we’re just “being weak.” People in our […]
Friendships are an essential aspect of life. Having a core group of people you can turn to for support plays a significant role in our mental health. As moms, this can be extremely important. We all have friends we may have gained through childhood, college and work. I am not suggesting that you let your […]
