The word ‘aesthetician’ gets used often, but it doesn’t always mean the same thing. When you walk into a day spa, you’re probably thinking about facials, waxing and treatments that help you relax after a long week. A medical spa is a different story. Medical spas specialize in lasers, microneedling, CoolSculpting and chemical peels; all things that can seriously improve skin … [Read more...]
Totality Medispa: Flawless Beauty
I first caught wind of Dr. Nicole Nadel at Totality Medispa when whispers began circulating through beauty insiders: she was the one behind Madelyn Cline’s lips. Yes — those lips. The kind that ignites social media frenzies, launches countless Pinterest boards and inspires millions to screenshot before calling their injector. The idea that a local South Carolina doctor could be … [Read more...]
Fall Makeovers: Falling In Love With The Right Fit
When greens fade to yellows, oranges and even chocolate browns, summer has officially turned a leaf. Temperatures begin to dip, and porches are decorated with pumpkins and mums. Our coffee order switches to pumpkin spice everything, and Saturdays are deemed family football days. We’ve made it. Fall has arrived. With a new season comes new beauty trends and routines, … [Read more...]
Healing by Design: Beating Breast Cancer In Style
Julianne Taylor is a Charleston style icon, empowering women to express themselves fearlessly without rules. Through her popular social media platform, where her followers lovingly call her “JuJu,” Taylor emphasizes that there’s no such thing as too colorful, too bold or too extra. She has called Mount Pleasant home for nine years now, loving her beautiful residence in the … [Read more...]
Ragamuffin Children’s Boutique: Trendy and Family-Friendly
The Ragamuffin store has been established since 1953 and it’s where generations shop. At the age of 24, Windi McKeithan started working for the store, then purchased it and took over from the previous owner. Now president and owner of Ragamuffin for 36 years, McKeithan’s warm heart, bubbly personality and eye for children’s fashion has elevated the store to what it is … [Read more...]
True Beauty Aesthetics: Beautiful. On the Inside and Out
The beauty industry is a billion-dollar moneymaker around the world. From Hollywood to red carpets, local social events to every social media platform, beauty has skyrocketed into a hemisphere unto its own. Malissa LaRoche, a Mount Pleasant native, has over 20 years of experience as a certified physician’s assistant, specializing in botox, fillers and injections. … [Read more...]
Pulse Nails and Spa, A New Choice!
Anna Duong, originally hailing from Vietnam, now thinks of Mount Pleasant as the permanent home of her life and business. And by the time you finish your first day of pampering at Pulse Nails and Spa, you’ll likely end up one of her permanent clients. Open only since July 2022, Pulse Nails and Spa is not just about better skin and nails. It carries Duong’s own personal … [Read more...]
Butterfly Consignment: Next-Level Fashion
Amanda Rosen, owner of Butterfly Consignment in the Belle Hall Shopping Center in Mount Pleasant, can be described as “the real deal.” Does she love fashion? The answer is a resounding yes. But that isn’t the only reason she decided to open a high-end consignment clothing store. She wanted to help women stretch their dollars, and she also liked the idea of reusing beautiful … [Read more...]
Jean’s Bridal of Mount Pleasant: A One-Stop-Shop for Wedding Fashion
More than just a bridal shop, Jean’s is a Mount Pleasant institution. The original store, located in Peachtree Plaza on Coleman Boulevard, opened its doors in 1974, where owner Jean Wellmon sold a variety of fabrics and offered custom alterations. Not long afterward, Wellmon began carrying ready-to-wear fashions, eventually expanding to include formalwear. In 1984, Wellmon … [Read more...]
Jean’s of Mount Pleasant: Your One-Stop Bridal Shop
For the soon-to-be bride stepping into Jean’s, I can imagine the anxiety of finding that “perfect dress” simply melting away. Have your dress in mind but no pictures – just a description? No problem. Or maybe you have a picture of certain details and want something similar – again, no problem. Or maybe you just want to see what looks best and get the honest opinions of … [Read more...]