Letter from the Editor
Welcome to our September issue, dedicated to the vibrant and ever-evolving world of Style & Fashion. As the seasons begin to change, there’s no better time to explore new trends, embrace fresh looks, and celebrate the confidence that comes with feeling your best.
In this issue, we are thrilled to feature Amazing Lash Studio. Discover the importance of having your eyelash extensions applied by trained stylists, not just for the stunning results, but for your health and safety too. Their expertise ensures you can confidently bat those beautiful lashes.
Next, we dive into the realm of gracefully aging with Luna Medical Spa. Dr. Neeraja Chandrasekaran and her team offer a range of rejuvenating treatments designed to enhance your natural beauty and well-being. From Botox to cutting-edge Sylfirm X treatments, learn how to maintain a youthful glow.
Come with us to learn the history behind the iconic Little Black Dress and how it gained it’s popularity. Stylist Amani Skalacki shares with us the many ways to customize the Little Black Dress, including a guide for what cut and style works best for your body type.
Lastly, our seasonal color guide will help you determine your personal palette. Whether you’re a Spring, Summer, Autumn, or Winter, we have curated color suggestions to complement your unique style and enhance your wardrobe.
Thank you for joining us this month. We hope these articles inspire you to express yourself with confidence and flair. Here’s to a stylish and fashionable September!
BAILEY HALL, EDITOR
September 2024
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Laziza Mediterranean Grill’s Food Truck is Now Open
Laziza Mediterranean Grill has added a food truck so they can bring a burst of flavor to the streets with their mouth-watering Mediterranean cuisine! Now you can enjoy their Juicy Shawarma Wraps, Greek Gyro, Delicious Bowls, Feta Fries, Fresh Greek Salad & Hummus, and much more at your next event! Follow them on Facebook and Instagram at @laziza_food_truck_augusta and @lazizagrill to see what local events their food truck will be at next.
The Swank Company's New Building Grand Opening
We’re excited to share that The Swank Company has officially opened its new location at 1020 West Lake Commons Drive! The grand opening and ribbon cutting was a huge success. If you haven’t visited yet, stop by and explore their latest collections at this stylish women’s boutique. Thank you for supporting local businesses!
Announcement from Prepare For Babies
Prepare for Babies, a local nonprofit, has an exciting development. While they await the construction of their future Maternity Supportive Housing Residence, a generous donor has offered to help purchase a home to serve as a temporary maternity residence. In order to purchase the home, a down payment of $250,000 is required, and they will need support from our community to make this happen. For more information on how you can help, visit PrepareForBabies.org
Amazing Lash Studio
ELEVATING BEAUTY AND CONFIDENCE
ARTICLE BY BAILEY HALL
“Our highly skilled lash stylists take pride in customizing lashes to suit each of our client’s unique eye shape and personal style.”
Amazing Lash Studio in Evans, GA, is dedicated to transforming the way women feel about themselves by enhancing their natural beauty with expertly applied eyelash extensions. The importance of having lashes done by trained stylists cannot be overstated, as it ensures both safety and stunning results. At Amazing Lash Studio, their mission is to give women the confidence they deserve, one lash at a time.
Conveniently located in a quiet area of Evans, this local studio offers a serene escape from the hustle and bustle, making it the perfect spot for a beauty retreat. “We have extended hours, including weekends and evening, so that every woman can find time for a little self-care,” says Elizabeth Ogonga, Owner of Amazing Lash Studio.
“Our highly skilled lash stylists take pride in customizing lashes to suit each of our client’s unique eye shape and personal style. We have a variety of volumes, lengths, and curls to choose from so you are guaranteed to leave with lashes that are as unique as you are,” Elizabeth shares. Their specialties include Hybrid Volume, 3D Volume, 6D Volume, and Mega Volume Lashes. These lightweight eyelash
extensions are designed to be comfortable and feel natural, enhancing your beauty without any discomfort. When visiting Amazing Lash Studio, there are a few things to keep in mind to ensure the best experience. “Arrive with a fresh face, free of any makeup, mascara, and sunscreen to allow the lash application process to go smoothly. Your first visit with a Master Stylist can last up to 90 minutes and follow up appointments are 60 minutes,” Elizabeth explains.
During your appointment, you’ll enjoy the privacy of a personal suite, where a stylist will help you choose the lash look that best compliments your style. Relax on a comfortable, cushioned massage table, draped under a cozy velour blanket while your stylist works their magic, applying your lash extensions with precision and care. Experience the transformation and newfound confidence that comes with stunning lashes at Amazing Lash Studio. For more information or to book an appointment, call 706.696.8807 or visit their website at amazinglashstudio.com/studios/ga/ evans/evans . Embrace your unique beauty with lashes that are designed just for you.
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LUNA Medical Spa
Embrace Graceful Aging with Expert Care
ARTICLE BY BAILEY HALL | PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
At Luna Medical Spa, Dr. Neeraja Chandrasekaran and her dedicated team offer a range of treatments designed to help you age gracefully and maintain your youthful radiance. With a passion for helping women look and feel their best, Dr. Chandrasekaran provides expert care through innovative and effective treatments. Here are three standout services available at Luna Medical Spa.
Botox: Smooth, Enhance, Rejuvenate
Botox is a popular treatment at Luna Medical Spa that smoothes wrinkles, enhances features, and rejuvenates your look. By targeting and relaxing specific facial muscles, Botox reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, providing a refreshed and youthful appearance. It’s a quick and minimally invasive procedure that delivers noticeable results, helping you maintain a natural and vibrant look.
Medical-Grade Facials and Hydrafacials: Illuminate Your Skin
Luna Medical Spa’s medical-grade facials and hydrafacials are designed to illuminate your skin, enhancing its health and radiance. These treatments use advanced techniques and high-quality products to cleanse, exfoliate, and hydrate your skin, addressing a variety of skin concerns. Whether you’re looking to improve texture, tone, or overall skin health, these facials offer a rejuvenating and pampering experience that leaves your skin glowing.
Sylfirm X: Cutting-Edge Skin Rejuvenation
The Sylfirm X treatment is a cutting-edge procedure at Luna Medical Spa that improves skin texture and tone without injections. This non-invasive treatment uses advanced technology to stimulate collagen production and enhance skin elasticity, resulting in smoother, more youthful skin. Sylfirm X contributes to both your beauty and overall wellness, offering a safe and effective way to achieve a radiant complexion.
At Luna Medical Spa, each treatment is tailored to meet your unique needs, ensuring you receive the best care possible. To learn more about these services and how they can help you age gracefully, call 706.715.4858 or visit LunaMediSpa.com
Botox:
Smooth, Enhance, Rejuvenate
Medical-Grade Facials and Hydrafacials:
Sylfirm X:
Cutting-Edge Skin Rejuvenation
WHICH SEASON ARE YOU?
ARTICLE BY DARIA TERRY PHOTOGRAPHY PROVIDED
FIND OUT HOW COLOR ANALYSIS CAN BETTER YOUR WARDROBE
Color analysis is a fascinating field and a great way to figure out your best colors for any season according to your eye color, hair color, and undertone! Each season has a set of colors that harmonizes best with an individual’s natural look, and here, we are going help you discover your seasonal palette, whether it is Spring, Summer, Autumn, or Winter. This will help with choosing makeup, clothing, and accessories! Utilizing color analysis to analyze your natural tones can help create a balanced and aesthetically pleasing wardrobe.
Here’s how to figure it out:
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Springs tend to have blue or green-colored veins indicating neutral undertones. They have warm-toned eyes like hazel, light blue, green, or warm brown, and can have strawberry blonde, golden blonde, light or medium brown hair.
Makeup/Wardrobe: Aim for soft, warm, and vibrant colors including, but not limited to, coral, peach, lighter yellows, and mint greens.
Jewelry: Springs often look better with warm metals like gold, brass, and copper.
Summers tend to have blue or purple-colored veins indicating cool undertones. They often have blue, green, or grey eyes and light to medium ashbrown or blonde hair.
Makeup/Wardrobe: Steer towards soft, cool, and muted colors such as pastel shades and cool-toned colors like lavender, soft pinks, and powder blues.
Jewelry: Summers typically shine more wearing silver or white gold jewelry because of the cool undertones.
SUMMER WINTER
SPRING AUTUMN
Autumns will likely have green or olive-colored veins indicating warm undertones. They tend to have green, brown, or amber eyes and hair that is either deep brown, auburn, red, or warm blonde.
Makeup/Wardrobe: Autumns lean towards warm, earthy, and rich colors such as deep oranges, warm browns, olive greens, and mustard yellows.
Jewelry: Autumns look great in warm metals like gold and bronze due to the warm undertones.
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Winters usually have blue or purple-colored veins indicating those cool undertones. They’ll have deep blue, grey, or green eyes and cooltoned hair colors such as jet black, deep brown, or ash blonde.
Makeup/Wardrobe: Consider bold, high-contrast colors like deep jewel tones and solid white.
Jewelry: Winters tend to steer towards silver and white gold jewelry like summers because of the cool undertones.
ARTICLE BY ANGELA BROOCKERD PHOTOGRAPHY BY JANIE JONES
THE LITTLE BLACK DRESS
Learn how to style this staple piece
Most of us can say we have that one staple black dress that can be worn at any occasion, and the classic look is not only popular but is elegant and timeless. It is the dress in our closet that can be accessorized to fit the event and often is the dress we go back to time and again. It is one of the most versatile items we own, never goes out of style and looks good on anyone. But how did this classic look originate?
Prior to the 1920’s, black was reserved for funeral wear, but when Coco Channel made the bold move to print a short, black dress on the cover of Vogue in 1926, all of that changed. The popularity of the black dress skyrocketed, and it became one of the most influential pieces of clothing. Chanel transported fashion from tight corsets and bustles to straight-lined silhouettes. Because of its affordability, black remained a popular choice during The Great Depression. The black dress had another boom in popularity when “Breakfast at Tiffany’s’’ debuted, and Audrey Hepburn showcased her iconic black dress with long, black gloves. Today, people accessorize the black dress to fit any occasion.
We enlisted the help of stylist, Amani Skalacki, to show us how versatile the little black dress can be. “We usually think of the little black dress as a piece you wear to an event. However, because black is so flattering on all body types and skin tones, women have multiple black dresses from casual to evening,” Amani says. “I selected this collection of dresses to show the versatility of the black dress and to give women some new ideas of how to wear the evening gown with a train on a night out with her girlfriends or the traditional summer strappy maxi dress while running errands in cooler temperatures.”
Although black is a timeless, classic look, that doesn’t mean it goes without personality. You can make it your own
style by accessorizing to infuse new life into a dress that you already own.
“A sequin dress can be dressed up with heels, or that same dress can be transformed into a casual outfit with the addition of tennis shoes and an oversized blazer or a denim jacket. Transform that strappy dress you have been wearing all summer into an outfit that is perfect for chilly fall temperatures. Add a narrow scarf, a leather jacket and sandals or a tall pointy boot, and you have a whole new look for an evening out,” Amani adds.
If you have a dress in the back of your closet that you haven’t worn in years, don’t be afraid to dust it off and give it new life. “Take that evening gown you wore years ago to a tailor for
a little transformation. Turn it into a high low dress-top that can be worn out with girlfriends or on a date night. Pair the top with leather leggings, ankle boots, a chunky belt and some statement jewelry, and now you have a piece that pushes the boundaries of the little black dress.”
Are you looking for the best cut or style of dress that works best for your body type? Amani provided this simple guide:
Hourglass Figure:
• V-necklines
• Cinched-in waistlines
• Tailored/fitted dresses
Pear or Triangle Figure:
• Tailored dresses
• Off the shoulder
Athletic Figure:
• Embellished
• Ruffles
• Empire waist
• Volume is your friend
Apple Figure:
• Drop waist
• A-line
The dress that all body types can’t go wrong with is a wrap dress of any length.
SEPTEMBER 7TH
S’morevivor 2024
4687 Columbia Road
Girl Scouts of Historic Georgia is hosting the next annual S’morevivor Team Challenge Event on September 7th at Girl Scout Camp Tanglewood. Funds raised through this event will support programming for girls in Georgia from Kindergarten to 12th grade and provide them with the Girl Scout Leadership Experience. For more information, visit gshg.org
SEPTEMBER 8TH
LeAnn Rimes
Miller Theater
Graystone Promotions Presents LeAnn Rimes at the Miller Theater on Sunday, September 8th. For more information and tickets, visit MillerTheaterAugusta.com
SEPTEMBER 14TH
Run for Hope 5K
Augusta Dream Center
Bring HOPE to the community at the 5th Annual Run for Hope 5K! With your participation, you can help bring immediate relief in the areas of poverty and provide hope to people living here in the CSRA. For more information and to register, visit AugustaDreamCenter.org
SEPTEMBER 20TH
Augusta Ballet Presents Alice in Wonderland
Columbia County Performing Arts Center
Don’t miss The Augusta Ballet as they present Alice in Wonderland on September 20th at the Columbia County Performing Arts Center! For more information and to purchase tickets, visit TheCenterOfCC.com.
SEPTEMBER 26TH
CSRA Business Networking
Elks Lodge
Business owners are invited to the CSRA Business Networking Event at the Elks Lodge on September 26th at 5:30PM. There will be food, a cash bar, and lots of local business owners to mingle with. Don’t forget to bring lots of business cards!
SEPTEMBER 28TH
Joe Gatto: Let’s Get Into It
Columbia County Performing Arts Center
Joe Gatto, best known from the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers”, brings his comedy tour to Columbia County on Saturday, September 28th. Tickets are available on TicketMaster.com.
