By JD Lee | Region Chicago :: When it Comes to Vision, Desire, Faith and Hair Care, June Hollingsworth Has The Answers! In a bustling suburb of Chicago, June Hollingsworth is setting a new trend with her flagship J. Alison Salon and Day Spa. Located in Naperville, Illinois and launched in 2009, the 2800 square foot salon and spa is one of the most beautiful establishments in the region. Born and raised in Aurora, Illinois, Ms. Hollingsworth talks about the struggles of life and the journey that led her to launch out on her own and establish a new business with nothing more than a vision, a great deal of desire, and a measure of faith.  JD...

For these 3 ladies, there’s more than just a nice pretty face… there’s a whole lot more! HEATHER WIESE-ALEXANDERpaper princess  |  popsicle junkie Heather is wearing a BCBG Max Azria navy gown ($378/Saks Fifth Avenue), Rachelle Dauphinée gold earrings ($225/Saks Fifth Avenue), and her own gold necklace. Heather owns Nest in Snider Plaza and Bell’Invito, a stationery studio known for its handcrafted designs. She’s involved with Central Dallas Ministries—a nonprofit that provides the poor with food, housing, employment training, and other services—and also with Predisan, a mission providing mobile water treatment...

The Bella Donna Chapel Has Quickly Become One of the Most Sought After Wedding Venues in the Metroplex. Located on an island in the Adriatica Village of Stonebridge Ranch, McKinney, the Bella Donna Chapel strikes a visually stimulating balance between a charming, quaint, old-world chapel and an elaborate, formal, grand cathedral. One would normally expect to only come upon such authentic architectural inspiration while traveling through ancient European villages, yet the path to the chapel leads over two Roman footbridges, through imported Italian iron gates, then passes by melodic cascading water fountains. A war-salvaged bas’...

Written and Photographed by J. Daniel | Region Metroplex :: In The Heart of North Texas, There’s a Lady Who’s ‘Totally Addicted’ …to the Right Thing! When we think of iconic women of the beauty industry, names like Elizabeth Arden, Madam C.J. Walker, Coco Chanel, Estee’ Lauder and Mary Kay Ash all come to mind. These women have blazed the trail for a new generation of female entrepreneurs who are making a name for themselves within the Beauty Industry of today. But in the hustle and bustle of the business world, many people never get to know the story behind the women they see behind the counter. What about...