Beauty

Your Best Self

Meet the VIO Med Spa Plano Team and Learn How Their Personalized Approach Helps Clients Achieve Natural-Looking, Confidence-Boosting Results. Article by Carmen Vitton, Owner/Operator, VIO Med Spa Plano | Photography by Photography Courtesy of VIO Med Spa Plano How we look and how we feel both contribute to our personal style, presence, and confidence. Clothing, accessories, and lifestyle choices play a role, and each part should work together to make us feel our best. VIO Med Spa stands for...

Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month

Seventeen Years of Making Prom Dreams Come True Article by Elizabeth Lenart | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Tana Cross For most high school students, prom is a cherished milestone filled with excitement, anticipation, and memories that last a lifetime. But for many families, the cost of a dress, shoes, and accessories can put that experience out of reach. For the past 17 years, St. Andrew Methodist Church's Prom Closet has been changing that. What began in 2009 as a mission project...

Style + Beauty

Length Without Limits

Hair Extensions: Practical Advice, Maintenance Tips, and Popular Trends from a Professional Stylist Article by Sophie Betzhold | Photography by Heather Caplick: Heather Lanae Photography Hair trends come and go, but one beauty secret has staying power. Once reserved for celebrities and special occasions, today’s hair extensions have become an everyday option for anyone chasing extra length, fuller volume, or simply a confidence boost. Hair extensions can transform your style without being...

Life + Culture

Artist of the Month

Musician and Educator Ting-Wei Chang Makes Classical Music Inviting for All Article by Valerie Merrick | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Jung-Hsuan Chu Ting-Wei Chang, clarinetist, educator, and founder of the Lumos Ensemble, has been helping students improve their musical skills throughout North Texas. As this month's feature, we interviewed her about her thoughts on live classical music for children. Why is it important that audiences experience live music?  Live music creates...

Life + Culture

Don't Tell Mama Band

Twenty Years of Music, Memories, and Bringing People Together Article and Photography by Patti Faulhaber For nearly two decades, the Don't Tell Mama Band has been proving that great music has the power to unite people. Since its founding in 2006 by husband-and-wife team Glenn and Maria Lightford, the Dallas/Fort Worth-based band has grown into one of North Texas' premier live entertainment acts, earning a loyal following through exceptional musicianship, high-energy performances, and a...

Shopping

Workin’ It

Young Professional Fashion Fit for the Perfect Pitch to the Happiest Hour Article by Roxanne Carne | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia Call it the One-Piece Rule: one of this fall's most popular fashion trends, and also the smartest way to get dressed while somehow still being the simplest. Instead of piecing together five brand-new looks from scratch, real style now hinges on a single, deliberate anchor - one bold piece, worn with confidence, everything else kept quiet around...

Professional Services

Lights, Camera, Headshot

Tips and Tricks to Take Your Best Photo Article by Valerie Merrick | Photography by Adeline Merrick: Merrick Multimedia Many people dread taking a professional headshot. Visions of rushed school photos and awkward mall shoots lead even the most confident of us to procrastinate when it comes to our headshots until too many years have passed. Despite this anxiety, most professionals need a headshot updated every three years and especially after major appearance changes, such as weight change or...

Professional Services

Beyond the Kennel

What Every Dog Owner Should Know Before Choosing Daycare or Overnight Care Article by Fatima Durrani | Photography by Christopher Bigenho Photography Floppy ears. Playful smiles. Never-ending energy. What makes man’s best friend so endearing to us humans is how loyal and lovable they can be. It’s also why the concept of boarding them can sometimes cause fur-ball owners to feel downright anxious. Madyson Austin, general manager of K-9 Resorts in Plano, understands this all too well. She and...

Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month-Kids!

Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E. Fosters Student Success through Mentorship and Connection Article by Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E Foundation for C.H.O.I.C.E. (Consider How One Individual Changes Everything) is a Dallas-based nonprofit dedicated to helping students discover their path toward college, career, and life success through mentorship, career readiness, and meaningful community connections. Founded on the belief that one...

Wellness

Bringing Hope Closer to Home

Children’s Health Expands Youth Behavioral Health Services to Collin County, Bringing Families Greater Access to Specialized Care and Autism Support Article by Jessica Crandall Lawrence | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Juan Pulido: Children's Health A vital new medical expansion is gracing Plano. For over a decade, Children’s Health has traditionally housed mental and behavioral services for youth in its Dallas location. As of July 27, several of these services will be available at...