The time to store away the chunky sweaters, raincoats and all other members of the ‘shifty spring weather’ club is fast approaching, and it is time you bust out your summer best. Summer is by far the best season, and for many reasons – summer romances that can blossom into something more, fun breezy nights…
Month: May 2017
SPOTLIGHT: Elliott James, who is the 2016 Southern Laced Visual Arts Award recipient, opens ‘Studio E’ at Elite Images Photography
Elite Images Photography presented a soft open house on Friday night showcasing Studio E, one of the newest, modern and hottest studio venues in Pearl, Mississippi. The intimate open house attracted a crowd of local art and photography lovers, who enjoyed a night filled with good food, conversation, music and on-site photography. “I take pride…
Best States/Countries to Find a Summer Romance
Summer is just around the corner, and before you know it you’ll be thinking about stirring up those butterflies in your stomach that are still sleepy after a long winter. If you’re lucky enough to travel the world when the days are longer and hotter than usual, when the skirts are short and clubs are…
Fashionista’s Guide through Beach Season
As the days are getting warmer, our minds are getting more and more occupied by thoughts of the beach season. Of course, what this means is that we are thinking more and more about summer fashion. And what piece of clothing is more “summer” than the bathing suit? The best way to showcase our style…
Single Again
Being single and on your own can be scary at times, but in reality many people are finding creative ways to live alone simply because they can. However, not all singles are social butterflies who go out for brunch with friends after their morning jog every other day. Some are terrified of being lonely and meeting…
How Soon Is Too Soon To Say I Love You
There is no rule book on ‘Love’. There is no schedule or no instructions that come with a new relationship, and really, it doesn’t matter if you’re 15 or 50, at any point in one’s life, relationships really don’t get any easier, they can mellow, but the same stages and questions come up. Especially the…
The Best Swimsuits to Compliment Your Body Type
Summer is just around the corner, and this means that there are some good times ahead: sunbathing, beach time, pool parties, and vacations. This also means that you’ll be spending a lot of time in the sun and by the water. Since it’s not a good idea to wear the same swimsuit for more than…
Billboard Music Awards 2017 Winners
I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to watching the 2017 Billboard Music Awards. It’s all happening tonight at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas with host Vanessa Hudgens and Ludacris. Excitement is already in the air as we await the best looks on the red carpet and great performances by some of our…
Moving In Together: The Post-Modern Dilemma
Are you at the stage in your relationship where you hear maybe the most exciting or most dreaded words that can be heard in a relationship? Want to move in together? Is that the end of singledom? Or is it exciting for you to move in with the love of your life and start a…
7 Beauty Essentials Every Girl Needs
If you’re a girl in her 20s, it’s highly likely that you’re completely into beauty and makeup, and you know what? That’s completely fine! However, if you’re not quite sure what’s a fail and what’s the Holy Grail, just stay with us and learn about seven beauty essentials every girl needs. Enjoy! A beauty blender…
Celebrity Style Essentials Every Woman Should Invest In
Every girl has her unique style and each one of us has at least one investment in our closet that we either use for special occasions or we use it as our go-to item when ‘we have nothing to wear’. However, today we’re not talking about clothes and accessories. Yes, we should all invest in…
Spring Outfit of the Day: Floral Fun Jumper| Personal Shopper and Fashion Stylist Yo!
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[INTERVIEW] Silkk “The Shocker” Miller Talks to Southern Laced About His Upcoming Album and Book
Contributors: Carmen Hibbler (@carmenreneeofficial) and GBoogie the Scorpio (@gstampz) Last week, Southern Laced had the opportunity to interview Silkk “The Shocker” Miller. Hailing from New Orleans, Louisiana, Silkk charted many hit songs and albums in the early 2000s. Performing on his brother Master P’s No Limit Label, he played a significant part in paving many new…
Top 6 Netflix Movies About Dating
If you’re in your late 20s and feeling a little panicked because ‘the one’ never came along, then it’s understandable if you don’t want to get into the older dating scene, let alone date online. It may be tough when you go out because none of the usual people you used to see are available…
Mother’s Day: I’m Not a Mom, But I Have A Niece
Niece: “Tee Tee, I took my bath. Now, I need my PJs.” Aunt: “Great job on your bath. Let’s walk to the laundry room to get some.” Niece: As she walks behind her aunt, she asks, “What’s that hanging from your panties?” She then yanks the visible maxi pad. Aunt: “Thank God I have wings.”…
Meet Upcoming Artist: King Courtt
Today, I had the opportunity to have a face to face interview with upcoming artist King Courtt and I would have to say he is nothing like any other artist that I have spoken with in the past. King Courtt is something special. He’s not just about music. He truly believes in giving back to…
Happy Birthday, Chris Brown!
Today is another one of my favorite artist birthday… Chris Brown. I have been a Chris Brown fan since his first single “Run It” came out. I knew for a fact that he was going to be around for a very long time. He was so different and extremely talented. Even though, he’s had some downfalls…
Spring Accessories Trends
We can finally say goodbye to those stuffy winter outfits that offered little to no freedom when it comes to creative expression with fashionable accessories, and we can now slowly start envisioning our spring and summer combos that will daze and confuse! However, this time we would like to focus on making the most of…
5 Weirdest Things People Do To Get a Whiter Smile
Everyone wants to have white and healthy teeth. When you have whiter teeth, people will have a more positive impression of you. It shows that you focus on hygiene and overall cleanliness. Whiter teeth also suggest that there are no plaque and tartar, causing bad breath. The only thing is that there are certain individuals…
27 Awesome Facts About Cannabis
There was a time when there was a huge war on drugs, especially on the use of marijuana. However, people have become more accepting of its use. Aside from some hypocritical politicians who keep invoking fear about the use of marijuana, the rest have progressed on this issue. Several studies have proven that medical marijuana…
How to Stay Motivated when Finding a Date Seems Impossible
“I’ve been dating since I was 14. Where is he?” – Charlotte York Don’t we all feel tired of unsuccessfully dating sometimes? How do you keep going when all you ever get is rejection? To make things worse, all your friends seem to be happily in love, married or in long-term relationships, family planning, and…
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