#hope

On a recent 11-hour trip to a gig in Cleveland, I thought back to all the changes that have happened since my first road trip.

Backstage beauty at Charleston Fashion Week, courtesy of Bailey Bial.

An astounding finish on a stand-up paddle board for Charleston surfer Justin Schaay at this year's Dusi Canoe Marathon in South Africa.

Any relationship, sexual or not, is full of the ghosts of relationships past.

You many know Patti, but do you know Pat? In a town where his drag persona takes center stage, Pat Patterson talks about life growing up in a small, conservative enclave and the path paved by politicians that bred in him a desire to serve. In a unique and sometimes unconventional manner, using his stage name as well as his given moniker by birth, he goes above and beyond to give back to and enrich the communities that embrace them both. The resident drag queen of Dudley's on Ann steps aside for this one-on-one interview with the man behind by the makeup.

Gorgeous comes in all sizes, but the Chanel ski pants hanging in my closet do not. Uh-oh.

When Ansley Pope transitioned, there were things he never realized. "Shit, I'm not going to be a man, I'm going to be a black man."

How political correctness is killing honesty and creativity

This week, Bailey shows you the perfect looks for hitting up Royal American, Two Boroughs Larder, and the CofC Visual Arts Club's sweet cheap art auction.

A Creative Obituary for Zachary James Breitengross

Chandler Kolb needed the edgy wit of an artist to get people to shut up and start talking about what matters. Enter Charleston artist Kyle Victory. The result? Art for the Internet.

One dog's tragic story is told in the hopes of helping others in the Charleston area.

Let Spencer Barnhart show you how to make 'em green with envy with this easy smoky-eye tutorial.

Grit-worthy events 1/23–1/25. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

You don't have to be able to do awe-inspiring yoga tricks to appreciate your strength, resolve, and general awesomeness every time you step on your mat. Here's a sweet little practice that anyone can do. Practice it to boost your spirits and remind yourself that you are perfect exactly as you are!

Grit-worthy events 1/16–1/18. Trust us, you'll have a blast.

A quick look at one of my musical hero's definition of happiness.

Find yourself making the same resolutions each year? This year, instead of focusing on what you'd like to change about yourself, focus on how you want to feel.

Get a little too festive this holiday season? Spencer Barnhart shares her secret beauty arsenal for faking a fresh-faced New Year's.

In Charleston for the holidays and not sure what to do? Look no further!