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Inside decor of Ink N Ivy on King Street.

It’s like there is an entire generation who listened to their parents’ warnings not to get distracted by their hormones and to keep their eyes on the prize.

Tales of An Uber Driver: Purple Rain

A man claiming to be The Purple One reincarnate steps into Lorena's Uber. Things got crazy.

Who's your Daddy? — Southern Charm Season 3, Episode 9 Recap

The heir arrives, and lives crash.

Studio 300 Brings Disco Back

For its third anniversary, The Alley did what it does best: invite the town out to a big, sexy party dressed out in the finest fashions history and budgets could afford. All we had to do in return was allow a portion of our ticket to be donated to the Be a Mentor Program, and enjoy the show.

2nd Annual Carolina Surf Film Festival near Folly Beach

The 2nd Annual Carolina Surf Film Festival was held this year at Brick House Kitchen near Folly Beach. With a steady lineup of innovative surf cinematography, the Carolina surf community came together for a fun weekend of beer, food, live music, and great film.

Sexism, the Republican Debate, and Donald Trump

I watched the Republican Debate last night not only for entertainment value (drink every time someone mentions Ronald Reagan!), but also to stay informed. And also, honestly… out of pure confusion. How is Donald Trump ACTUALLY the front-runner to be the Republican Candidate for the upcoming Presidential Election?

Behind the Scenes at CFW: Hair & Makeup

Backstage beauty at Charleston Fashion Week, courtesy of Bailey Bial.

Welcome to Charleston. Now go to bed.

Careful! When the clock strikes 12 midnight, and you're in downtown Charleston, you might be turned.... away from all bars. Because they're closed. Weigh in on this topic, and speak your piece.

Southern Charm. What We Learned. Round Table Discussion 6.

If you're looking for words of wisdom, Glass Menagerie references, and magic spells, look no further. Here's the latest, and funniest review of last night's episode you'll find online.

C&C Style Club: Venita Aspen

In my interview with Venita Aspen, we cover everything from her foolproof strategy to avoid wardrobe malfunctions, why "Coraline" is the most stylish movie ever, and 100 ways to make a sandwich.

It's Not About the "Twerking"

Here's why the Miley Cyrus episode clogging the Internet this week bugs me, but it's not what you think... (hint: it's kind of worse)

Southern Charm's "Money Shot"

I turned in this essay on Bravo's reality show to Charleston magazine, blissfully unaware that the term "money shot" originates in... porn

Crib Sheets: 9 Crazy Helpful Tips for CofC Freshmen

How to handle a psycho roommate, floods, and football—the first post in Grit's big Back-to-School blog series dishes the do's and the don'ts, quirks and cult knowledge that upperclassmen know by heart

Why Is No One Talking About... Lauren Krass?

In my first blog for Grit and debut post in my "Why Is No One Talking About..." series, I drink coffee with a local comedian and guess what? Laughter ensues. Check it out...

Can Someone Please Tell K-Mart Summer's Not Over Yet?

You've seen this sudden deluge of back-to-school ads, the "Oh, did you not hear the news? It's Fall, suckers." Ummm, no. RELAX. Here are 5 things you can do to prove it's still f*&^ing summer

Hurricane Season is Here...

Starting June 1. Predictions, plus the similarly frightening Cat 5 weather system brewing in my house. Break out the radar maps, chain saws, and plywood, and let the season commence...

To Juice or Not to Juice... The Verdict

After juicing just about every fruit or veggie out there over the past week, I've made my decision. Here are my thoughts about this new "health" fad (plus a recipe for the Green Juice pictured here!)

Facebook Fouls: Part 1

Why are we showing the world our food? What UNIVERSE are we in with all the "selfies?" I emailed 20 or 30 people and asked what they consider the worst offenses. Here's the first, horrifying half:

Blog of the Week: Tim's Quest for the Wild and Weird

Brand new Gritter Tim Brennan started off with a bang with his entertaining—and thought-provoking—observations on our local music scene. Charleston, where IS the weird?

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