Where Are They Now? with KK Buteau

Jewelry designer and quintessential Mississippi girl KK Buteau has been in touch with her creative and entrepreneurial spirit from a young age. Her namesake brand, KK Buteau Designs, offers a variety of enchanting and festive handmade jewelry that reflects Buteau’s own eccentric style. 

The Best Dressed at the 2024 Met Gala

Titled “Sleeping Beauties: Reawakening Fashion” and inspired by J.G. Ballard’s The Garden of Time, this year’s Met Gala theme left much to interpretation. The gala’s best dressed leaned into garden-inspired florals, timeless beauty, and archival couture.

What’s in My Cart: Summer Essentials

Some find themselves drowning in the search for summer essentials, but we are here to throw out a lifeline with the best swimsuit brands, beach bags, sandals, beach reads, tanning lotions, and sunglasses. Whether you are rocking a bikini on a white sand beach, strolling the streets shopping, or dining out in a flowy dress, here is a peek inside our luggage as we head into the warmer seasons.

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Square Spotlight: Ruth Emmerich

When it came time to decide where to go to college, Ruth Emmerich never imagined staying in Mississippi. Born and raised in the state’s capital, Emmerich dreamed of breaking away from her southern roots. Looking back, Emmerich cannot picture what her life would have looked like if she had gone anywhere other than Ole Miss. Once fearful of repeating high school, Emmerich has now found herself in love with Mississippi and more in tune with herself and her ambitions than ever before.

Spring Wardrobe Essentials

With flowers in full bloom and warm weather upon us, it may be the time to refresh your closet with some new staples for spring.

21st Century Style Icon: Hunter Schafer

It is rare for an actress to transition from TV to the big screen seamlessly, but Hunter Schafer has already conquered both since her acting debut in 2019.

Incorporate SPF Into Your Makeup Routine

In every skincare routine, one crucial step should never be overlooked: wearing sunscreen daily.
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