Life + Culture

Curated By Instinct

The Art of Style: Inside Scout with Julia Ussery Article by Elizabeth McKinley | Photography by B.Media In a historic coastal city better known for its white-sand beaches than its fashion pedigree, Julia Ussery’s Scout boutique stands as a quiet force; one rooted in an aesthetic, a philosophy, and a tribute to refined individuality. Tucked into downtown Pensacola, Scout is a reflection of Ussery’s decades in New York fashion, her eye for detail, her command of proportion and silhouette, and...

Arts + Culture

Fashion For All

How Luxury Found a Home on the High Street Article by Anna Wall | Photography by Provided As someone who breathlessly followed Prince William and Kate Middleton’s courtship in the aughts, I first learned the term “high street fashion” through the magazines that chronicled the princess-to-be’s signature high-low style. Kate’s knack for pairing luxury items, like the newest Chanel bag, with affordable finds from high street retailers like Zara helped rebrand the royal family as youthful and...

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One Glass?

Article by Alex Boykin of Gulfcoast Wine | Photography by Provided What if you could have one wine glass that amplifies every wine, allowing the aromas to bloom while also delivering it to the palate just right? A beautiful glass, balanced and elegant. Not only would that glass bring the best out of every wine, with every sip being an experience, but it would bring the best out of the drinker, making them exude style and debonair. What a concept! We have touched on the subject of wine glass...

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Heritage Meets Innovation

Tradition Refined, Modernity Tailored: Savile Row and J. Hilburn in Contrast Article by Finn Aldrich | Photography by Provided In the evolving world of men’s style, the suit remains a powerful symbol of polish and precision. But how one arrives at the perfect fit depends entirely on the path taken. At one end: Savile Row, the London street synonymous with bespoke tradition. At the other: J. Hilburn, the American brand rewriting tailoring for a faster, more flexible world. One is rooted in...

Home + Design

Savor the Lifestyle: Floriography

The Language of Flowers Article by Stephania Streit | Photography by Provided “Earth laughs in flowers”, Ralph Waldo Emerson poignantly noted in his poem, Hamatreya, observing how our Earth in her eternal state has its own language, spoken in part by its botanical community, specifically through its flora. Nature has a broad, diverse set of languages to communicate with us as its inhabitants, ranging from the feeling of soft, silky grass beneath our barefeet to the towering sequoias so great...

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Face of the Moment

The Evolution of the Fashion Model as Muse, Icon, and Cultural Catalyst Article by Finn Aldrich | Photography by Provided The fashion model has long been both a canvas and a cultural symbol, shaping and reflecting beauty ideals, social shifts, and industry evolution. The profession began in 1850s Paris when designer Charles Frederick Worth employed his wife, Marie Vernet, as a living mannequin to showcase his designs, ushering in the modern fashion house and catwalk. In the early 20th...

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Glam Getaway

Escape to New Orleans for a memorable adventure at a treasured boutique. Article by Laura L. Watts | Photography by Chris Granger, The Times-Picayune Planning a day trip to New Orleans? Amid delicious meals, live entertainment, sightseeing and shopping, be sure to include a stop at the iconic Yvonne La Fleur boutique. Yvonne has operated her eponymous shop in the friendly Uptown neighborhood for more than five decades.  “I love New Orleans,” says the 78-year-old, who works six days a week...

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Jam Session

Cue the lights, camera and action. Kelly and Thomas Koch aren’t missing a beat as they help music students sharpen skills and build confidence. Article by Laura Watts | Photography by Provided When I was in second grade, once a week after school I would walk down the street to the home of Mrs. Roberts, a lonely old woman who sat next to me on her piano bench while I plunked out little ditties during a half-hour lesson, trying not to be distracted by her yapping dog, the ticking metronome and...

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“Let’s go out for dinner.”

A Super Taster’s top picks for a Wine-Date Night Out in Pensacola Article by Alex Boykin of Gulfcoast Wine | Photography by Provided How often do you hear: “What do you want to eat tonight?” Well, if you live around Pensacola, you are in luck. Our local culinary scene continues to improve. For those of us who consider ourselves oenophiles, a meal without good wine is just food. The Pensacola area has some great restaurants, but where can you get both great food and a wine experience to...

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Savor the Lifestyle: Friendship

Article by Stephania Streit | Photography by Provided “Our next business, after this will be to discuss Friendship. For friendship is a virtue, or involves virtue; and also it is one of the most indispensable requirements of life. For no one would choose to live without friends, but possessing all other good things.” Aristotle, in Book 8 of his Nicomachean Ethics, poetically described how to live the best life by elevating one of our most fundamental functions of humanity. Friendship ...