Tour Her Neighborhood: Parkland

For Shauntrice Martin, the close relationships she has formed with some of her Parkwood neighbors is an extra benefit and gives her peace of mind. By Carrie Vittitoe  |  Photos by Mary Helen Nunn People love their neighborhoods for various reasons. But for Shauntrice Martin, knowing her son, Iniejah, can safely run up and down a street free of traffic is a benefit of living in Parkland. She also has the support of three neighbors who send her text messages concerning his whereabouts. What else excites you about Parkland? “The train that runs [...]

By |2022-01-01T10:38:00-05:00January 3, 2022|Community & Sisterhood, Digital Exclusives|

The January Issue Is Out!

Our cover woman Sue Davidson, a designer at Bittners and a model with Heyman Talent, helps us take a closer look at the issues surrounding medical marijuana. | Styling: Christine Fellingham | Photo: Kylene White | Hair and Makeup: Autumn Sharp | Sue is wearing: L’Agence leather blazer, $1,350, and Mignone Gavignon earrings, $325, from Rodes for Her. Blouse and necklaces are her own. Cover props from 502 Hemp in Middletown.   It's the start of a new year, and our January issue is full of helpful information to help you and your [...]

By |2022-01-01T10:33:18-05:00January 1, 2022|Digital Exclusives|

Party Like It’s 2022!

Jennifer is wearing: Misa dress, $350, at Rodeo Drive; INC earrings, $23, at Macy’s Oxmoor; shoes, Jennifer’s own. “I’m all about a good party dress! I’m ready for frills, pretty color and bringing fun back!” — Jennifer Hoffman, ESPN Reporter Styled by Christine Fellingham Hair by Mikhail Shulz and makeup by Mariah Lebre-Sanchez for J Michael’s Spa & Salon Shot on location at The Southern Living Idea House by Artisan Builders. How will you be ringing in the New Year? We asked four stylish local women to dress for their versions of New [...]

By |2021-12-10T17:26:53-05:00December 6, 2021|Digital Exclusives, Home & Garden, Life & Style|

Letting Love Rule

ON THE OCTOBER ISSUE COVER: Couple Barrett Gargala and Elle Becker celebrate their love — and a movement that is gaining traction. Barrett, left, is wearing: Theia sequined dress, $495, and Mitchies leather jacket, $450, both at Glasscock Too. Diamond dangle earrings, $11,900, at Davis Jewelers. Styling: Christine Fellingham | Hair and Makeup: Mikhail Schulz for J Michael’s Spa & Salon. Couple Elle Becker and Barrett Gargala discuss how things have changed for the better for the LGBTQ+ community. Barrett Gargala says her and Elle Becker’s relationship began, as all great love stories [...]

By |2021-11-23T11:02:56-05:00October 8, 2021|Community, Digital Exclusives, Living|

The Crown Act Passed. Rejoice!

The Real Young Prodigy’s (L-R): Kaylin Booker, 13; Renee Robinson, 11; Andrene’ Flowers, 14; and D’Angelia McMillan, 12. Five young girls performed on the steps of the State Capitol and inspired acceptance, understanding and local anti-discrimination law. On these pages is a celebration of beautiful, natural, Black hair. “My Curls, My Twists, My puffs, and My braids My Bantu knots, Our edges laid Short, long, or in a fade We rock our hair in different ways We rock our hair in different ways Any style WE gonna slay. Cause every time, I whip [...]

By |2021-12-09T11:07:24-05:00September 9, 2021|Digital Exclusives, Featured, Hair, Style|

A Recipe for Change: The LEE Initiative’s Women Culinary and Spirits Program

The chefs took part in cooking seminars and some friendly competitions in the state-of-the-art GE Monogram Experience Center. While the world went into quarantine and the restaurant industry teetered on the brink of collapse, Chef Edward Lee and Lindsey Ofcacek rolled up their sleeves, created a network of rescue kitchens and expanded their 4-year-old, fiercely-local Woman Chefs of Kentucky program into a national platform for gender equality. And that’s just the appetizer. Last year, while many of us were overwhelmed by panic and the barrage of bad news, Edward Lee (chef/owner of 610 [...]

By |2021-12-09T11:14:09-05:00August 18, 2021|Digital Exclusives, Featured, Food, Living|
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