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A Victorian Legacy
Revel in the modern charm of Mackinac Island’s Island House Hotel. Article by Lynne Konstantin We love fall in Michigan — crisp air, a riot of colorful leaves and oh-so-many spots to take it all in. But September in Michigan — who knows what weather we’re in for. If you’re lucky, you might even squeeze in one last summer-weather weekend family getaway. Either way, the Island House Hotel (theislandhouse.com) on Mackinac Island checks all of our boxes. The bustle of Main Street on the island...
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In The Bag: Tatianna Merritt
The influencer gives us a peek at what matters most to her — and how she found purpose in the spotlight. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Aly Darin WHAT’S IN TATIANNA MERRITT’S BAG? 1 Studio Pointe Pilates Socks 2 Selora Sheer Nourishing Hair Oil 3 KIEHL’S Better Screen UV Serum 4 L’Occitane Shimmering Body Oil 5 The Tox Lymphatic Deodorant 6 Louis Vuitton Attrape-Rèves Perfume 7 The Lip Bar Botanical Lip Oil 8 Versed Brightening Eye Gel 9 Louis...
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Luxe Life
Inside personal fashion concierge Merna Makdisi’s style secrets. Article by Lynne Konstantin | Photography by Mira Myroslava Kravets MERNA MAKDISI A Blonde Styling @ablondestyling; @mernamakdisi Shelby Twp. Merna Makdisi had already earned a degree in Criminal Justice, began a career as a paralegal, then returned to school for a master’s in Cybersecurity before she made an important realization. The 9-5 was not for her. So she pivoted and launched A Blonde Styling — a virtual and...
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Makeup Made Easy
Pro Regina Pipia's guide to effortless beauty. Article by Lynne Konstantin REGINA PIPIA Beauty Therapist of Makeup Birmingham reginapipia@icloud.com “Makeup should be simple — it should only enhance your beauty and give you a great polished look.” Like many girls, Regina Pipia started to become interested in makeup after graduating high school. Unlike others, she was serious about it. Her first real job was working in the cosmetics department at Henri Bendel in New York...
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