Fashion can act as an expression of who you are. If you’re a person set out to change the world, you can now start with one small step: your accessories. Hands Producing Hope is a local, nonprofit...

Being the elephant in the room is typically negative, but wearing the elephant in the room is an entirely different story. Jewelry designer Lurtisha Simon lives by this, as she creates what she calls “wearable...

In the sea of local boutiques, it’s difficult to find larger than a size 12 on the racks. But now, an LSU alumna is offering more to Baton Rouge shoppers. April Perkins owns April Mae — an...

Perkins Rowe showcased artists of every medium and age for the annual Art Festival this weekend. Live music, original art and Louisiana culture filled the streets of the shopping center, attracting people...

I would doubt many of the 5 million people who tuned into the live broadcast of this year’s MTV Video Music Awards know Taylor Swift owned the night, considering how much attention was on stars Kylie...

A smaller part of someone’s look has recently become a fashion statement within itself: nail art. Pinterest is filled with seemingly endless articles on nail art tutorials, tips and tricks and seasonal...

August was a huge month for sneakerheads and hip-hop fans alike. Kanye West’s Yeezy Boost 350 black, his second model of shoes developed with Adidas Originals, dropped Aug. 22. A week later, Tyler,...

On Aug. 22, the Giorgio Armani cosmetics event “Born Backstage” was held outside of Dillard’s in the Mall of Louisiana. Tim Quinn, a celebrity makeup artist who works for Armani, demonstrated...

Mom and dad aren’t ambushing you for those embarrassing backpack pictures anymore, but these students were Instagram-ready on the first day of school. Here are some first impressions from Aug. 24: Leather...

For sisters Samantha Vu, Anna Tran and Nikki Vu, mother truly knows best. The sisters are the owners of local business Blush Formal and Bridal Salon, a full-service salon that houses affordable couture...

“Don’t judge a book by its cover” is a general rule, especially when meeting Louisiana native and University photography junior Ashleigh Shannon. Shannon recently created her own line...