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Don't put all your eggs into one basket, put some in the hen house.

Local sustainable clothing line, Threads Todisco, makes it's mark on the Charleston style scene.

Jonatan Guerrero Ramirez on Spirit Day & We Are Family

Editor Hooper Schultz sits down with one of the organizers of We Are Family's Spirit Day, being held this Friday, October 21, at The Southern Gallery from 6:30pm-9pm.

Dressing on a Dime—Charleston Fashion Week

Want to look hip at Fashion Week this year but don’t want to blow your paycheck?

A Charleston Christmas Story

Charleston Christmas, fables & traditions. How do "bin yah's" answer those ridiculous questions from "come yah's" Do you ever get snow in Charleston? Duh yeah, when we shake the grits tree! What do you do to get yourself in the spirit of Christmas? Oh, we spend a day at the coast gathering plough mud for making our Christmas ornaments and getting buckets of salt water to make taffy.

Thrifting Tips For Fall and Winter Wardrobe

You've put your summer wardrobe way, and now it’s time to get out the good stuff. But if you’re like me, you’re ready for some new stuff. Also if you’re like me, I heard money doesn’t grow on trees, so I like to stay within a (major) budget. In Charleston, fall and winter is all about layering. I’m not asking you to buy your perfect fitting jeans and classic white tee-shirt at goodwill, but rather novelty pieces that can be used to mixing, matching, and layering. Here are some tips for your trip to the thrift store!

DIY Wedding Contest

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

Be Mom's Favorite

This fab mix of local gifts, creative crafts, and DIY projects will make mom swoon.

CFW Street Style: Night Three

To wear black, or not to wear black—is that not always the question?

Fat Versus Fashion Week

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

That's A Wrap! A Recap Of 2014's Charleston Wine And Food Festival

When it rains, it pours, but no amount of inclement weather was going to stop Kinsey Gidick as she made her rounds and took her notes on this year's Charleston Wine and Food Festival.

Low-Carb Blueberry Streusel Muffins with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting...

The delicious (and low-carb AND gluten-free) muffin you should make this week, plus some words of wisdom about appreciating—no, loving—the life you've got

FK’D: A Lively Q&A With the Gals of Find Keep Vintage

Is anyone locally adapting today's trends to yesterday's frocks? Yep—meet Find Keep Vintage, a pair of designers sewing new life into old duds from their bedroom-turned-studio

(Last Minute) Father's Day Cheat Sheet

What do men REALLY want? I've got an all-star (sort of...) panel of dads to tell you—hilarious answers, and some useful ones too (hints: beer, music, homemade stuff, beer, done)

Blog of the Week: Desmond's Black Friday Debate

How do you feel about Black Friday starting early... as in, before the turkey's even properly digested? Check out the healthy, heated debate that ensued right here on whether you oughta take part

Get Ready! Here Comes Black Friday 101

Beat the system AND the lines this week—here are my big-payoff tips for scoring the best deals on the biggest retail day of the year (Note: one of them involves being polite...really?)

Fall/Winter Checklist: Denim Jackets

Next up on my list of fall/winter essentials is a denim jacket. Learn here how to find one that fits properly so you don't end up looking homeless

Before and After Goods: $6 Chandelier

Transform an ugly brass chandelier into a fun and funky light fixture for a few bucks and a can of spray paint!

Making Peace With a Dress Disaster

What do you mean I can’t wear a bra with my gown!?” I asked the smirking sales clerk. “Any undergarment will show through,” she said with a “duh” inflection. “Didn’t you realize that when you ordered

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