Need an excuse to throw a festive-yet-casual gathering this Christmas season? Look no further than the holiday brunch brought to life in these pages! Tis the season for gathering with close friends to have some holiday fun and enjoy a delicious meal! The way to …
Hostess With The Mostess: Winter Weddings
Cozy fire pits, dining family-style, a reason to wear your grandmother’s fancy fur stole! Some say winter is the most wonderful time of year, and if you agree, it may be wedding season for you. An outdoor winter wedding might seem like a challenge, but …
Hostess with the Mostess: Caffeine, Should You Ditch It?
Regain your natural energy levels! Energy: the elusive resource we all crave. It’s the motivation to conquer the to-do list, fuels creativity, and provides a sense of presence that prevents stagnation. But the question is: how do you recharge this internal battery, or find new …
New Shoe Trend
It’s that time of year again where a cool breeze is a hot commodity so ‘less is more’ when it comes to, well everything, especially footwear. Warm weather brings the need for a pair (or two) of solid summer sandals. No longer does style mean …
Hostess with the Mostess: Mother’s Day Breakfast in Bed
I am a working mother and for the last year, my husband and I have been blessed to not have to homeschool or work from home. While some people have found more time on their hands for cooking projects and stress baking, I find myself …
The Southern Rules of Wearing White
…and when to break them. White. There is no other color in our closets that comes with more rules, restrictions, questions or concerns than white. For generations, women have subscribed to the unwritten rules around wearing white to avoid committing one of the Southern woman’s …
Get Fit Fashion
You don’t have to wait until you’re FIT to look good while working out. In fact, what you wear to the gym can go a long way toward helping you stay motivated and confident. Putting on a flattering outfit motivates people to get to the …
Fashion Fades, Style is Eternal
Photography: Brittany Strickland and Jarrett Warren Styling and Clothing: Sarah Lyles with Skeleton Key Vintage and Summer Swearingen with Bullets & Butterflies Vintage Location: A special thank you to Shreveport Scottish Rite The Shreveport Scottish Rite Cathedral is available for rental for special occasions such …
Hostess With The Mostest: Summer Soirée
Are you hosting a party this summer? Need some inspiration to throw a truly southern belle chic event? Here are some tips from a few fabulous Louisiana Ladies on how to host a summer soirée. I am a girl who has a vision for what …
YWCA is on a Mission: Empowering Women by Promoting Dignity for All
A new store opened in Mall St. Vincent in November 2018, just in time for the holiday shopping season. The cozy boutique near Dillard’s immediately stood out, its modern, upscale décor enhanced by twinkling lights, gold and silver bows, and window displays featuring festive party …
The Masters of Master Bedrooms
THE MASTER SUITE (M.S.) has long been a haven for parents/adults to escape the seemingly endless responsibilities of life, work and children. It is a place to unwind, decompress and do nothing but relax, sleep and recharge. Most folks have an idea of what they …
Think Outside the Box
A creative list for the hard to gift For the lady who loves Bubbly Hand painted Champagne glasses by Sallie Bynum from Mrs. McGregor’s Garden $65 for a set of 4 “Don’t get your tinsel in a tangle” holiday cocktail napkins from JAC Clothing $7 …
“New” Orleans St. Jude Dream Home
A courtyard home inspired by one of the greatest cities in America… this year’s St. Jude Dream home, built by Rodgers Homes & Construction in Lost River Estates in Benton, is clearly inspired by the courtyard homes in New Orleans, LA. But that’s where the …
Purchased, Not for Sale
I am so excited to be able to write in Lola Magazine and have the opportunity to advocate for the women I work with and to shine a light on their amazing courage in order to bring awareness to our community. It is an honor …
Happy New Year from Lola Magazine!
BY BEVIN HICKS At the beginning of each year I take a little time to reflect on what I have learned, how I have grown, my wins and my losses… and what I can do in the New Year to be better for myself and …
The Stockings were Hung: Amazing Mantels
Believe it or not, the 2017 holiday season is almost upon us! No matter if you start your Christmas decorating and shopping in July or wait for the Thanksgiving food coma to wear off, decorating your home for the holidays does not have to be …