The Spring Edit
We spring forward this month, trading an hour of sleep for longer days and more sunlight. (A bargain, if you ask me.) As we move our clocks ahead, our biology adapts to the seasons and responds to changes in daylight. Additional…
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Bloom Into Beauty
Flowers bloom as the spring season in Tallahassee beckons residents and visitors alike to a bouquet of events. Coming out of winter hibernation, you’re likely seeking a look that’s fresh, colorful, and possibly a bit unexpected. When mixing and mingling…
Another Man’s Treasure
Tallahassee’s thrift racks are where some of this city’s best stories hang, especially for men building a wardrobe on a budget. With just a few hours and a few dollars, you can walk out dressed in pieces that feel intentional, personal, and…
Cats About Town
Under the bushes, around the corners, perched on branches overhead. The campus cats are everywhere. It started with a few feral cats around Florida State University and a few kind professors feeding them. It progressed when alumna Megan McEnery established…
Best Of Tallahassee
See who the readers of Tallahassee Magazine voted as the Best Alterations, Best Day Spa, Best Event/Wedding Planner, Best Hair Salon/Studio, Best Nail Salon, Best Jewelry Store, Best Men’s Accessories, Best Women’s Clothing — and dozens of other categories.
26 for '26
Lacing up your sneakers and vowing to eat healthy sounds like a good idea as a new year rolls in, but by the time the redbuds bloom, good intentions are often long forgotten. This year, challenge yourself to a resolution…
Capsule Closets
With an influx of information coming to us from all directions, many of us face decision fatigue. This might be especially apparent at six in the morning, standing in front of your closet. The term “capsule wardrobe” came into heavy…
Ethically Stunning
A clean slate awaits with sophisticated vegetarian-and-vegan-friendly, cruelty- free, and naturally derived formulas: Femmue Brilliant Cleansing Oil, with antioxidant-rich camellia seed, olive, rice, and grape-seed oils, plus aromatic jasmine, lavender, and cedarwood ($54, femmue.com) Juara Candlenut Perfume Oil, with tropical…
2024 Holiday Gift Guide
What goes under the tree and is stuffed in a stocking is made easy thanks to selections from local shops
Major Impact
Celebrating 66 years of dedication this year, the Junior League of Tallahassee (JLT) is a nonprofit that empowers women to serve their community through leadership and volunteerism. What began as an organization devoted to service has grown into an inclusive…
Beauty is Pain
Ouch.” For some, the chosen profession of body piercing specialist Zarah Schieve may evoke just such a reaction. For others, her art form is simply one of creativity and self-expression. For many, what begins as an “ouch” later becomes a…
Girl Power Aglow in Gold
Isabella Al-Sharif is an exotic name Tallahassee is getting used to. In just under a year as the programming coordinator and curator of LeMoyne Arts in downtown Tallahassee, she has selected art for a half dozen exhibitions. In addition, Al-Sharif…
High Marks in Fashion
The art gallery’s ambience seemed turned on “low” as polite viewers wandered by paintings along the walls. They wore mostly grays and browns, were decorous and pleasant, and very possibly a little bored. Then the door opened … and Jane…
Strike Gold
What happens when the creative, driven, and outspoken students of Florida State University enter the fashion world? Strike Magazine happens. Strike is the nation’s preeminent student fashion publication, known for its experimental approach to garments, scenes, and photo editing. Now masterminded via independent…
Well Spotted
STYLE NOTES GET STUDDED Dotted embellishments offer an edgy spin. GO OVERSIZE Play with various print scales for a fresh take. STAY NEUTRAL Stick with black and white for a classic look. HEAD START Giselle polkadot mesh wide headband ($128),…
Love From Head To Toe
The faint scent of hairspray mixed with the sharp sweetness of nail polish lingers at Meena’s Classic Touch Spa & Salon. Blow-dryers hum, brushes clink against countertops, and the quiet buzz of conversation fills each room. At the center of…
Holiday Happenings
Sequins and silk. Jewels and glitter. Sweaters and stockings. During the holidays, our outfits level up. Between gatherings with friends, family, and coworkers, the holidays often have our social calendars booked with dinners, gift exchanges, parties, and more. When considering…
Out And About Outfits
Tallahassee’s social scene blooms in the spring. The city is alive with outdoor festivals during the day and elevated entertainment by evening. In the wake of a packed social calendar, you’re defrosting from winter, emerging from your chrysalis, and curious about…
Another Man’s Treasure
Tallahassee’s thrift racks are where some of this city’s best stories hang, especially for men building a wardrobe on a budget. With just a few hours and a few dollars, you can walk out dressed in pieces that feel intentional, personal, and…
Capsule Closets
With an influx of information coming to us from all directions, many of us face decision fatigue. This might be especially apparent at six in the morning, standing in front of your closet. The term “capsule wardrobe” came into heavy…
Made For The Stage
In the distance, a piano throbs. Occasionally, someone sporting pink tights, a black leotard, and a tiny chignon runs by the door. Then the voice of a ballet teacher sings out, “And again … this time, higher!” But here, everything…
The Season to Sparkle
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and our local neighborhoods shine with immersive holiday light displays. Grab some hot cocoa, load up the car, and visit these free winter wonderlands near Tallahassee. Jingle on Woodgate Way Catherine and…
A Charmed Life
If you were the kid who decked out their backpack in keychains or loved dangly charm jewelry, you may not have to grow up just yet. Whimsical, nostalgic, and just plain fun, adding charming charms and kitschy keychains to your…
A Plan to Change the World
Madison Askins says her parents once told her that if she were ever shot, she should play dead because it might increase her chance of survival. It was advice Askins tucked away in her mind but hoped she’d never need.…
