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Beauty & The Beats with Krystall Poppin
ByErin CoulehanCreative DirectorShelley MozelleEditorial photography byJordan LiconVivian Serrano (assistant)Glam@VanderVanity Additional photography provided byKrystall Poppin’ Downtown El Paso is buzzing with activity on a...
What to Know About Back-to-School Mental Health
ByLajward Zahra As summer’s idle dog days wane, thousands of students across El Paso will be returning to school in August and September. For most students, this is an expected transition they will begrudgingly adjust our...
Covering the City with the ‘People’s Museum’
ByErin Coulehan A Victorian-style mansion nestled in the Montana Avenue Historic District is home to the International Museum of Art, otherwise known as “the People’s Museum.” Acclaimed architect Henry Trost designed the structure, which was home to State Senator...
Thanksgiving Wines To Think About
The family (from both sides) is flying into town for Thanksgiving and you finally have your menu planned. Deviled eggs as an appetizer, the traditional cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, and an oven-roasted turkey – of course – for the main course and pumpkin pie for dessert.
Medals and Mindsets
When Ryan Medrano was young, he was just a regular kid.
He biked, hiked, wrestled, and – of course – got into some shenanigans.
No one knew that one day, he’d be one of the best track and field athletes in the world, overcoming the odds and winning silver at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games.
Sugar, Spice, Skincare Advice: To All the Ladies in the Place With Style & Grace
Face it, makeup is a fantastic way to express your unique personality and show off who you are. The beauty behind makeup is that it’s a form of self-expression that allows us to showcase our personalities, unleash our creativity, and bring more color into our lives.
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Sky High in the Sun City
If you’re a local El Pasoan scrolling through Instagram, there is a good chance you’ve seen picturesque photos of the city reposted on the popular Instagram account FitFam. Although we all know what our city looks like, these photographs bring a new perspective, making locals feel as if they are seeing El Paso for the first time.
Paws and Applause: Local Dogs Thrive Thanks to Heroic Veterinary Team
In a groundbreaking moment for local veterinary medicine, two remarkable dogs – a resilient poodle mix named Hazel and a German Shepherd-Boxer named Bullet – underwent the city’s first canine craniotomies (brain surgeries).
Austin City Limits Puts the “HOT” in “HOT TO GO”
This October, I had the pleasure of photographing one of Texas’ gems: Austin City Limits (ACL).
Now, although I had experience photographing musicians like Greta Van Fleet, Carrie Underwood, and Cigarettes After Sex, these were all photographed at the Don Haskins. Never had I photographed a music festival, let alone even attended one.
Part Creation, Part Collection, and Nearly a Museum
By: Janene Rojas
Photos By: Art Moreno, Jr.
Styled By: Ladonna Apodaca
Welcome friends, I invite you to have a gas exploring a whimsical west El Paso abode built in the 1960s. This is a multidimensional home in the sense that here dwell two artists of many styles, who double as collectors of antiques and curiosities…
Sleek Transitional Style
By: Toni Moon
Photos by: Robert Ordonex
Styled By: Ladonna Apodaca
Throughout the years the architecture of homes has changed dramatically. From exterior architecture to color schemes, the trends have changed. Today, the use of geometrical shapes have been apparent in modern homes. One El Paso home, by Pacifica Homes, keeps up…
A House of History
By: Hope Alegre & Zak Hansen
Photos By: Art Moreno, Jr.
Styled By: Ladonna Apodaca
Some things are meant to stand the test of time. More than 130 years after it was first built, the Warren House, as it’s known today, stands as a testament to the spirit of the old…
Welcome: A Guide To Pampering Your Wedding Guests
By: Janene Rojas
Wedding gifts, you spend days thinking up the perfect thing, hunting for the bride’s favorite color to wrap it in, and top it all with a big puffy bow. Wouldn’t it be nice to receive an equally thoughtful gift upon arrival on the big day?…
The Wedding of Kelsey Burns and Marcelo França
October 6, 2018
They Met: We were both living in Australia at the time and had a mutual friend, Kelly. She introduced us over FaceTime and soon realized we were both going back to the States for a wedding, the same wedding. My sister was getting married to Marcelo’s childhood best friend! I was the maid of honor and Marcelo was a groomsmen. We first…
Out Like a Light: The Adventures of Jack the Great
When Jack, a 12-year-old, walks into a stadium or a store, most people do not see him as anything other than another kid. But give him a few minutes, and you will realize he is on a mission. Jack, who goes by the online alias “Jack the Great” or @light4079 on social media, has a fascination with turning off lights, a fascination that has turned him into a viral sensation.
Model Behavior at GiGi’s Playhouse
This year’s annual BeYOUtiful Fashion Show at GiGi’s Playhouse showcased the power of confidence, style, and unique beauty. Models graced the red carpet catwalk in fashions by the Cabi Foundation, bringing to life the essence of the organization’s message of inclusion, self-expression, and – most importantly – the empowerment of individuals who have Down syndrome.
Empowered & Unbreakable: Celebrating A Survivor
Davina Licon is a resilient young woman whose life story underscores the crisis of domestic violence, a tragedy that surfaces, seemingly unprovoked, in the lives of women. She speaks with quiet strength, a strength first honed through her dedication to bodybuilding
LuchaPalooza: Celebrating 25 Years of Cinta de Oro
On a warm autumn night at Old Sheepdog Brewery, wrestling fans came together to celebrate a milestone in professional wrestling: Cinta de Oro’s 25th career anniversary. Jorge Arias Rodríguez, a Mexican-American wrestler from El Paso, Texas, better known by his ring name Cinta de Oro (formerly Sin Cara), has been a staple in the wrestling world since 1996.
A “Mish-Mash” of Worldly Design and Functional Beauty
By: Veronica NevarezInterior
Designer: Ross Landers
Assistant Stylist: Ladonna Apodaca
Photos By: Art Moreno Jr.
Eclectic as it is remarkable, the home built by Ross Landers, noteworthy interior designer for the Sun City and beyond, proves that beauty and function can…
Kern’s Hidden Treasure
By: Toni MoonPhotos
By: Art Moreno, Jr.
In one of the oldest, most sought after neighborhoods in El Paso, sits a 1935 home with updated looks. This Kern home has been given a face lift that transforms the neighborhood, while preserving its rustic charm. Realtor Yari…
Elevating Design With a Comforting Feel
By: Janene Rojas
Photos By: Jonathan Weingers
Interior designer Catherine Call transformed this 1970s ranch-style home into a modern and elevated space, which for her was a personal pursuit. Mary Lee and William Johns, Catherine’s beloved parents, purchased the…
The Sound of Smartphones
By: Stephanie Aviles
As we age, we slowly start to notice the differences in ourselves that, until this point, we may have overlooked. One of those main differences involves our hearing, specifically when we lose it or it is hindered by endless ringing….
Playing Outdoors Isn’t Just for the Kids
Playing outside is not something exclusive to your grandchildren. Being active and using your muscles becomes more important as you mature, and lack of Vitamin D can be detrimental to your health. With all the amazing outdoor activities El Paso has to...