By Laura McAlisterSince Lauren Reeder was a little girl, she's had a love for fashion.Whether it was playing dress-up at her house or trying on shoes while her mother shopped, her interest in clothing started at an early age.Her high school peers even named her Best Dressed for the yearbook Who's Who for her style, which Lauren describes as "conservative with some … [Read more...]
Mountain Brook Teen Battles Tick-Borne Condition
By Laura McAlisterWhen Mountain Brook High School senior Laura Matthews starts school at Samford University in the fall, she already knows what she plans to study.The teen hopes to be a pharmacist, and she's already gotten a good bit of experience with medications. Laura has to take some 50 pills a day to treat Lyme disease and related illnesses, she said.While the … [Read more...]
Just Getting Started
By Laura McAlister Journal EditorHe's dedicated his life to two very different professions, and at age 77, Charles Denaburg has no plans to give either of them up.He's not even really planning on slowing down.Denaburg has been an attorney for some 60 years, and to mark the milestone, the Birmingham Bar Association recently honored him with a … [Read more...]
A Passion for Fashion: Darlene Higginbotham Loves Helping Clients Look, Be Their Best
By Laura McAlisterFashion doesn't have to be complicated or expensive, according to Darlene Real Higginbotham. It just has to be practical, yet polished, she said.As owner and founder of Appearance Matters Inc., Darlene does everything from hosting fashion shows and seminars to coaching stay-at-home moms and business professionals on how to look their best. As the name … [Read more...]
A New Twist on Yoga
By Laura McAlisterIn addition to the popular cobra and downward dog poses, Annie Damsky said her yoga classes often include some less conventional postures, like maybe an alligator or a flamingo. It all depends on her students.Annie is owner of Villager Yoga, opening Jan. 16 in Cahaba Heights. In addition to traditional classes, the former marketing professional also … [Read more...]