Style + Beauty

Beauty Roundup

My Eight Favorite Products for Healthy, Radiant Skin Article by Mary Carson, RN Most of my patients come in feeling overwhelmed: too many products, too many promises, no idea what actually works. After 30 years in plastic surgery, dermatology, and medical aesthetics, my answer is: start simple and stay consistent. A great routine doesn't need twenty steps. It needs the same three, morning and night: cleanse, protect, and moisturize. Once those fundamentals are solid, everything else becomes a...

Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month

The Big Z Foundation: Turning Loss into Lasting Impact Article by Courtesy of Big Z Foundation | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Big Z Foundation The Big Z Foundation was established in 2018 in memory of Zach Hoefler, who lost his battle with a brain tumor. During Zach’s treatment at Children’s Health in Dallas, the Hoefler family witnessed firsthand the overwhelming challenges families face when navigating pediatric illness—challenges that extend far beyond medical care. Across the...

Life + Culture

Words of Advice from City Lifestyle’s Women of Influence

What advice would you give women starting their own business? Article by Deborah Dove | Photography by Provided (Page 1) Mary Carson, RN, Founder/Director, Original Skin Face + Body Don’t wait until everything feels perfectly lined up, because it never will. Make a plan, take the leap, and give yourself permission to figure it out as you go. Jessica Witty, Co-Owner, W3 Electric Don’t be afraid to pivot. Sometimes you just need to take action. Make the best decision you can with what...

Home + Design

Clear, Organize, Simplify

Lighten Mom’s Responsibilities This Spring with the AB Effect Article by Ayesha Durrani | Photography by Greg King Can’t find your keys? You’re not alone. On average, individuals spend between four and nine hours each week dealing with clutter-related tasks. Moms often feel especially overwhelmed by clutter because they’re managing not only their own belongings, but also the constant influx of toys, clothes, school papers, and household items that come with caring for kids, on top of juggling...

Travel

Ultimate Summer Family Escape

Omni PGA Frisco Delivers Pools, Golf Adventures, Glowing Nights, and Nonstop Family Fun Article by Alexis Jacobs | Photography by Provided by Omni PGA In Omni PGA Frisco Resort & Spa, summer unfolds as a carefully curated blend of relaxation and energy, designed with families in mind. A back-to-back Travel + Leisure World’s Best Award winner in 2024 and 2025, the resort has quickly become one of North Texas’s most dynamic destinations for multigenerational travel. From the moment guests...

Professional Services

Taking Our Seat at the Table

Your Work Matters. Your Voice Matters. Your Leadership Matters. You Matter. Article by Angi Burns | Photography by Ryan Bayron: Happy Box Productions There is a moment many women experience, whether they admit it out loud or not. It happens in a boardroom, at a networking event, or even in a quiet moment at home. It is the question of whether we truly belong in the spaces we have worked so hard to reach. I have felt it myself. As a publisher of four City Lifestyle luxury publications, a...

Life + Culture

Nonprofit of the Month

Youth Aging Out of Foster Care Find Hope at DIRECTION61:3 Article by Simon Trask | Photography by Photography Courtesy of DIRECTION61:3 She was one day away from her eighteenth birthday and scared to death. Jazmine Goode was performing brilliantly in her senior year of high school, weeks from speaking at her graduation ceremony. She had been accepted to Texas Woman’s University, aspired to become a medical professional, and was hours away from homelessness—all because of a date on the...

Finance + Legal Services

Franchising Outside the Box

Structuring Your Investment So Your Money Works Harder Than You Do Article by Travis Hager | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Mollie Mayfield: MRM Agency Investing. Like it or not, if you truly wish to get ahead in this day and age, you need multiple revenue streams. One great option is franchising. Not franchising in the typical sense but absentee or semi-absentee franchising. For many, the first image that comes to mind when you say “franchise” is a golden-arched restaurant or a...

Finance + Legal Services

What You Don't Know Can Cost You

Expert Strategies for Maximizing Deductions, Avoiding Costly Mistakes, and Protecting Your Wealth Article by Deborah Dove | Photography by Christopher Bigenho Photography While we invest in many things in our lives—our families, careers, hobbies, and causes we believe in—our financial investments are what make those possible. Saving money, and investing it wisely, helps us achieve financial independence, provides a safety net for emergencies, and enables us to reach major life goals like...

Arts + Culture

One-of-a-Kind Finds

Plano Art Association Brings Fine Art to Our Homes Article by Valerie Merrick | Photography by Photography Courtesy of Gaby Pruitt These days, there are endless ways to invest our money. Stocks. Crypto. Real estate. But those investments often feel intangible, subject to the ups and downs of the market. That’s where a different investment–art–can fill the gap, offering intrinsic value and aesthetic pleasure. Local art allows you to not only decorate your home or office space with something...