by Ana maria Rangel | Oct 11, 2019 | The City
By Kayla MelsonFor many young creatives, designing their own clothing and accessories is a fun hobby. But, for one El Paso designer, it means worlds more. “Fashion design, for me, actually happened as more of a necessity than a hobby,” says Romina Cenisio. “(But)...
by Ana maria Rangel | Oct 10, 2019 | Profiles
Imagine what you’d look like with Cara Delevingne’s brows? Amaris Anzaldo, owner of the Feather’d Eyebrow Studio, wants you to know that you can have them. Thanks to advances in microblading, lush and perfectly shaped eyebrows are now within reach for all of us, no...
by Ana maria Rangel | Oct 9, 2019 | Profiles
Carlos Hernandez is a former Division 1 track athlete, and as Rise Performance Center’s founder and head trainer, he gives his gym the edge it needs to show clients results. Open gym memberships are available and group classes are offered at three intensity levels....
by Ana maria Rangel | Oct 9, 2019 | Profiles
The first time you roll with an experienced Brazilian jiu-jitsu practitioner, it feels like you’ve just fallen into deep water without knowing how to swim. Overwhelmed by the sensation of drowning, you fight frantically to stay afloat. Your efforts, however, are all...
by Ana maria Rangel | Oct 9, 2019 | Profiles
Owner Brandon Lane is excited to introduce his new outdoor and sporting goods company, Black Flag Outfitters, to the El Paso community. Its floors are stocked with name brand products like outdoor apparel from Patagonia, Danner boots, Yeti brand backpacks and coolers...
by Ana maria Rangel | Oct 9, 2019 | Profiles
“I wanted to have the best gym in El Paso, period,” explained Mark Sandy, reminiscing on the opening of his Wolves Den five years ago. Since then, he and his team have gone about turning that dream into reality. Stretching out over 10,000 square feet, their facility...
by Ana maria Rangel | Oct 9, 2019 | Profiles
“Our styles here at Ur New Image make us feel free and empowered,” says Nahomi, a client of Ur New Image Salon.Samantha Nicole, owner of Ur New Image Salon, will always stay true to who she is and will never fit the mold. She’s unapologetically herself.The woman is a...
by Ana maria Rangel | Oct 9, 2019 | Profiles
For most of their lives, Danielle Lopez and Kristin Brown have been the “bigger girls”. Growing up together in El Paso, the girls sought out each other for support for mostly everything, especially in regard to self-confidence and body issues. Inspired by their...
by Ana maria Rangel | Oct 9, 2019 | Profiles
A great hairdresser doesn’t merely attach some readymade style to their customer. Instead, the stylist uses hair as a platform to communicate, present and complement the client’s own personality and defining characteristics. That means the two need to talk and...
by Ana maria Rangel | Oct 9, 2019 | Profiles
Master barber and educational representative for the Johnny B. haircare line, Ernesto “Chato” Salazar is Five Star Barbershop’s owner. He began working in the industry alongside his mother, a stylist and owner of her own hair salon for over twenty years. At 26, Chato...
