Instant Grit

… is all I could think while watching Cirque du Soleil's "Quidam," now playing in North Chas. If you're staying in town this holiday weekend, read on. Here are 5 reasons why you shouldn’t miss it

Big deal or not? I sat down with founder Stan Gray—something of a creative rabble-rouser himself—to sort out why (and IF) we should care about the latest on Charleston's looong roster of "it" events

For the 12th and final love/loathe pair, style assistant Loren gives us an oh-so-easy way to take an outfit from day to night, plus a pair of shoes that should NEVER live in your closet

Blogger E. Louise asks: Are you confident enough to cover up, to know your aesthetic strengths and play to those? Or do we need to keep letting it all hang out, like a bouncing, bodacious buffet?

We're on the hunt for an outspoken, in-the-know blogger to cover the nightlife and society scene around Charleston. Read on to see what we're looking for and details for how to apply TODAY!

With the temps set to heat up soon, let's talk about what's apropos for spring and summer. Molly of Radcliffeborough gives one look she loves and one she'd rather not see on Sullivan's

Evans gives us one word for great style, and you won't find it in your closet. Plus, leftover make-up anyone? She's got words for that hideosity, too.

According to Rory, there's a right way to do nails and a wrong one. And by wrong we mean they may or may not be considered weapons. Here's her take on the trend (plus a hideous outfit from The Biebs!)

Are blazers just for boys? Wagener Terrace writer/editor Kinsey thinks not. Plus—see which fashion flop has officially made the Loathe List twice! (Hint: think Aladdin...)

Tights... leggings... they're pretty much interchangeable, no? NO. CofC student Kate sets the record straight with regards to this fashion fine line. Gals, take a listen

Tell us how you really feel! Marketing and events gal Misty says absolutely NOT to this low-crotched look. But there is a style of pants she prefers... See her sassy picks here

Despite it's popularity, does a big-time beauty faux pas count as a crime against fashion? Piper thinks so. She also shows some love here for The Palmetto State's People of WalMart and Joan Rivers...

The difference here may be subtle, but according to Chas writer Frances—boy is it a biggie. Fellas: read on to see which of these looks is hot, and which is just a hot mess (plus a bonus fashion fail)

What's the problem with asymmetrical skirts? Has this once-dowdy dress gone dynamite? Rachel from downtown delivers her common-sense, listen-up fashion picks

Straighten your fedora, step into your heels, cinch your belt—time to play fashion editor for a day. CFW creative director Ayoka Lucas kicks off Day 1 with her picks for the sleek and the not-so-chic

Okay, we don't know if it's uncut, exactly, or even what that means, but it usually implies what you're about to see is mildly offensive—here’s the hilarious Grit blogger at Pecha Kucha 17

... Whatever that means. But really, how's your voice? Good? Well here's your chance to be the next Leona Lewis or One Direction—The X Factor auditions are coming to North Chas March 19

As the rest of the world finds new ways to twist, turn, and stretch Cupid, 3 Grit bloggers ring in the holiday with alternatives for saccharine sweet everything. Can't promise they're romantic..

Is it that we're obsessed with our phones? Too much booze? What IS it that makes the dating scene in Chas considered a "barren wasteland?" Let's get to the bottom of this—start by taking our quiz

Only 3% think Charleston's dating pool is "well-stocked?" And a whopping 70% average just one or fewer dates per month? If you're single (or thankful not to be), you've got to read this