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    Fashion Watch: Stay cozy, yet classy!

    by Jerika Vincent Shopping for spring fashions can be confusing for Coast residents because of the dramatic temperature changes here. Waking up each morning can be a constant struggle for finding that perfect wardrobe, because of it feeling like summer one day and the next day like winter. There are many ways to dress during […]

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    The art of transition

    By Denise Jacobs | BSLShoofly.com | Photos by Lisa Loth Mosaic artist Elizabeth Veglia is best known for her award-winning public mosaic projects — extraordinary pieces of public art. Now she’s focusing her artistic energies on smaller scale works of art-to-wear. Like many of us of a certain age, Veglia has been transitioning and downsizing. She […]

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    The Fashion Carriage, a boutique on wheels

    Photography by Brandi Stage A boutique on wheels? According to the owner of Fashion Carriage, you bet! Sara Denham got the idea from Pinterest (of course!) and was the first vendor on the Gulf Coast to bring a mobile boutique on the road to fairs, arts and crafts festivals, private parties and more. “The mobile […]

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    Jerika’s Holiday Forecast

    Jerika Vincent, executive producer and host of “Jerika’s Fashion Showcase,” has her head and hands in fashion 24/7 as she is producing her Coast TV show. She knows the trends and shares some tips with Gulf Coast Woman’s audience. Red Red is the most popular color for fall fashion and holiday attire this year. While […]

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    DON’T buy that gift card…

    Compiled by Ryan Giles, TractionStrong.com   Fitbit Alta ($129) Get your New Year’s resolutions started with an activity tracker. The Alta is Fitbit’s most popular tracker with a long battery life (it lasts for a week) and smartphone notifications. If you’re a Fitbit fan, also check out their smart scale (the Aria).   HP Sprocket […]

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    THE DAPPER PIG

    by Dana Sleger | photographs by Nick Miller If you’re looking for a cool place to shop for that special guy in your life, there’s a “brotique” in Long Beach called The Dapper Pig. This place has everything to stock up and style up a male wardrobe from head to toe! In addition to flip-flops, […]

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    Something for everyone

    by Martha Whitney Butler | photography by Ellis Anderson “Will you take any less for this?” As the proprietor of an antique mall in Bay St. Louis, that question is the bell of my alarm for each day. It’s my sunrise, my coffee, and my morning bike ride. It’s a perfectly legitimate question, but there […]

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