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BY Megan Waldrep
 May 20th, 2013
Rachel Roy wears her heart on her sleeve. Born of Indian and Dutch decent and raised in California, fashion designer Rachel Roy is not only a maker of beautiful creations, she’s a maker of hope and prosperity. Leading the industry with celebrated fashion collections including induction to the CFDA, recognized in achievements in film, [...]
BY Megan Waldrep
 May 13th, 2013
Photo Credit: Belk.com
With a name meaning, “First Queen of the New Nation”, you know the jewelry has to be pretty fascinating. Atlanta jewelry artist, Aakofii (the artist’s middle name) has launched a jewelry collection that goes deeper than the precious metals used; each piece is preceded with prayer and meditation so positive [...]
BY Megan Waldrep
 April 12th, 2013
CYNTHIA Cynthia Rowley
“You have to be original and genuine and work hard…what else do you need?” I’m sitting with renowned fashion designer, author, TV star, interior designer, and candy store maker Cynthia Rowley. She is relaxed and looking stunningly fresh in her CYNTHIA Cynthia Rowley printed pants, part of her collaborative effort [...]
BY Megan Waldrep
 April 10th, 2013
If you’re looking for a reason to dust off that afro wig (and you know you are), then join the cool kids at Operation Home’s 3rd annual Gimme Shelter fundraiser, presented by Home Team BBQ. Operation Home wants to ensure that no person has to live in a home that is inaccessible or dangerous. [...]
BY Megan Waldrep
 April 8th, 2013
(Photo Credit: bridgerun.com
It was a beautiful day to give back to the community, spend time with family and friends, and just have fun. Benefiting five Charleston area children’s charities, Wonder Works of Charleston put on the biggest and best Wonderfest to date. This year being the third annual Wonderfest, Wonder Works partnered [...]
BY Megan Waldrep
 April 2nd, 2013
“You don’t have to be great to start, but you have to start to be great,” Emerging Designer Kendra Duplantier quotes in her opening video presentation at the 2013 Charleston Fashion Week. The crowd erupts with cheers and applause. This is the kind of energy that was ever present throughout the 5 days of [...]
BY Megan Waldrep
 March 28th, 2013
Another successful Charleston Fashion Week has come to an end. As always, Charlestonians turned out.
Emerging Designer: East and People’s Choice winner Afriyie Poku backstage with his lineup of well-dressed gents ( Photo Credit: CFW)
The handsome attendees were decked out in perfectly styled fashions – which made it easy to see why [...]
BY Megan Waldrep
 February 22nd, 2013
(Photo Credit: Blast900)
“You gotta try this place!” my normally chill friend insists. ”My legs hurt so good! And the first class is free! I’m addicted!” Now I’m intrigued. I want a piece of that endorphin high, too. And my abs could use a little help, not gonna lie. I find out that [...]
BY Megan Waldrep
 December 15th, 2012
As you probably have already guessed, Charleston has 101 (and then some) things to do for New Years. To list every possible idea, the options would be overwhelming and exhausting to read (and type!). Instead, I have comprised a 24-hour fete that will satisfy all ranges of celebratory fun. Saying “farewell” to the days [...]
BY Megan Waldrep
 December 5th, 2012
Robot Candy Co’s colorful storefront (Photo Credit: Robot Candy Co.)
When Robot Candy Co. opened their first store at 322 King Street in 2010, Charleston, South Carolina was truly blessed by the sweetest addition the town could have asked for. Adding to the overall charm of one of America’s favorite shopping streets, Robot [...]
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