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When you are out and about, don't pass up the opportunity to drop into an old general store.

A man claiming to be The Purple One reincarnate steps into Lorena's Uber. Things got crazy.

People, prices, and "Please Don't Use That on my Hair!"

In 2014 my first piece with Grit was something along the lines of “All the things your stylist wishes you knew”. For over a year I’ve read that particular piece and gotten tons of feedback from other stylists during my travels about the things they would add to it. I can’t help but find some of these things just hysterical and some of them necessary to repeat.

Studio 300 Brings Disco Back

For its third anniversary, The Alley did what it does best: invite the town out to a big, sexy party dressed out in the finest fashions history and budgets could afford. All we had to do in return was allow a portion of our ticket to be donated to the Be a Mentor Program, and enjoy the show.

Will Barbie Land Her Man? — Tales of an Uber Driver

When I began driving for Uber this fall, I received advice from numerous sources on how to succeed, make a ton of money, and most importantly remain safe. However, no one informed me of how crazy my passengers can be. The following series chronicles weird, hilarious, and scarily true moments I have experienced as an Uber driver.

DIY Wedding Contest

The results are in! Now's your chance to pick the winner of the Charleston Grit DIY Wedding Contest.

Edmund's Oast Celebrates a Successful First Year

From its original conceptualization as a craft beer bar to its realization as Charleston's premier brewpub and upscale-casual eatery, co-owners of Edmund's Oast Scott Shor and Rich Carley have a lot to be proud of.

Style at Zac Brown Band's Southern Ground Food & Music Festival

Blogger Julie Wheat brings you the best street-style looks from the annual Southern Ground Food & Music Festival, which features two full days of music, brews, and food.

Fall 2014 Hair and Beauty Trends

Ditch the jewel tones, and let our beauty blogger Spencer keep you on trend for fall (two words: pastels and metallics).

Streetstyle at Artfields

The styles of the best dressed were out when our newest blogger headed upstate to the second annual Artfields event to view the variety of artistic talent and survey Streetstyle on Awards Day.

The Many Faces Of Beauty At This Year's Charleston Fashion Week

Andrew C. Petersen takes to the tents in search of this year's hottest looks at Charleston Fashion Week. Along with some old friends, and some new, he gives a recap of the night's sights and sounds.

A Better, Brighter, and Beautiful New Year!

Hate New Year's resolutions? Here are some goals set by none other than beauty expert Andrew C. Petersen that will make sure your 2014 is better, brighter and absolutely beautiful.

Keep Calm and Remain Charleston

The "Southern Charm" trailer's caused a commotion. But really—what can a reality show bring about that we don't already know? Let's remember what it is that truly makes our Southern city so charming..

T-Rav Taught Me My First and Last Lesson in Charleston Classism

The lesson involved a trip to the Blind Tiger, a quick chat at the bar, and a "spilled" gin and tonic. And unfortunately, it may be the same lesson people will learn from watching Southern Charm...

Blue Ridge Binge: The Hills are Alive, the Car is Not

Perhaps you read my post last week crowing about my upcoming visit to the Asheville Wine + Food Festival. Don’t worry. I got mine. A rundown of the trip, the food, the drinks... and the tow trucks

Pucker Up! Here Are My 13 Beauty Must-Haves For Fall

The bronzer that's my hands-down fave, the lip shade that looks good on everyone, the BEST $4 mascara—get ready to face fall with my top-ranked beauty picks (& my true love, Shiseido...)

13 Albums You Should Own If You Don’t Already...

Those of us over 35 remember a time when you bought albums—period. Problem was, one or two songs rocked, the rest of it sucked. Here are 13 albums that are good start to finish

The Men Who Sit on My Spring Street Stoop

Last night's insomnia had me thinking about Harry, Leon, and others I sit with on my stoop. Some have shared their life trials with me, others have not—making me wonder how they got where they are...

Wild Pics from the 2013 Holy City Beards x Mustaches Contest

You may have seen a lot in your days, but here's something WAY different for your Friday morning—raucous photos from my night judging the anything-goes contest at the Music Farm

Harry Vs. The AAA Guy (Spring Street Revisited)

What's been happening on Spring Street as of late? The same old shenanigans. In this story, it's Harry vs. the AAA guy who came to change my tire. Read on to see who prevailed

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