Articles written by Dnieka Hartsfield
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She prizes her shoes, of course
My name is D'Nieka Hartsfield. I was born and raised in Clovis. I graduated from Clovis High in 2000. I participated in the AFJROTC and CHS band. I studied journalism and business... — Updated 9/3/2018 Full story
Socks with sandals is a thing
We all have our moments when we decide we want to experiment and have fun with fashion. In doing so, we hope not to make a fashion faux pa when we walk into a room. Today, it's so... — Updated 6/2/2018
Our People: Life on the diamond
Dwayne Grenko was born and raised in Gallup, a twin brother to Wayne Grenko of Gallup. He grew up loving sports with his favorite being baseball. He wasn't much interested in... — Updated 6/2/2018
Royal wedding still in fashion focus
The royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle... The newly crowned Duke and Duchess of Sussex took place May 19 as the world watched in curiosity, while waiting in suspense... — Updated 5/27/2018
One-piece and maxi skirt great pair
Memorial day is one week from Monday and that means a 3-day weekend for many. A lot of you will be traveling for the holiday and by now your activity plans are already in order. To... — Updated 5/19/2018
Our People: Best gifts are family, friends
Cindy Waters was born and raised in Clovis. Her father is the late Wiley Snyder and her mother is Lois Snyder, of Clovis. She has one younger sister, Susan Ogilvie. Waters grew up... — Updated 5/19/2018
Star fashion shined bright at Met Gala
The 2018 Met Gala opening ceremony for the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute has come and gone. The fundraising ceremony took place on Monday night in New York City.... — Updated 5/13/2018
Add some dazzle with these accessories
In most cases, accessories can make a boring look more fabulous. One of my top five favorite accessories are earrings and there are some stellar options out there. In a time when... — Updated 5/5/2018
Try these gift ideas for Mother's Day
Mom's day has snuck up on us quick. Mother's Day is two weeks from today and I love sorting through the year's fashion must-haves to assist you with some gift ideas that will have... — Updated 4/27/2018
Glam leisure steps up on runways
It's quite evident that fashion is continuing its increasingly casual dress code with styles mixing with leggings and sweatshirts to tennis shoes and tees. Designers have embraced... — Updated 4/23/2018
Singing about the 'Good Life'
Andrew James Ancira was born in Albuquerque and raised in Clovis for most of his life. He is the son of Monica Ancira and Christopher Harris, both of Clovis. He comes from a... — Updated 4/23/2018
Super Bowl of fashion best left unpoliticized
The 2018 Met Gala is set for May 7 and the theme this year is Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination. Vogue magazine reported that the theme was curated to 'create a... — Updated 4/14/2018
Perfect day spent outdoors
Annamaria Short was raised in Portales by her adoptive parents, Lee and Laura Baros. She was born in Albuquerque. Her father Lee is a retired letter carrier and her mother Laura pla... — Updated 4/7/2018
Spring cleaning bears pink fruit
Spring cleaning can be fun, especially when you find a few treasures while sorting through old shoes. It's almost like being reintroduced to your younger self when you were... — Updated 4/7/2018
Nieka Style: These boots were made for springtime
Your best fashion should always happen in the spring. That’s because it’s the season of not-so-cold, not-so-hot days, and we get to have the most fun with shoes, accessories... — Updated 4/1/2018
New fur decidedly out of fashion
The latest fashion news is all about animal welfare. Unless you shop vintage fur, it's going to get increasingly difficult to purchase fur pieces in the coming years. Recently,... — Updated 3/24/2018 Full story
Our People: Native grown from ag roots
Tamara Price was born and raised in Portales. She is the daughter of Elvin and Sissy Hays. She grew up with a farming dad so agriculture was a big influence in her life. She was... — Updated 3/17/2018 Full story
Rock your 'do with 90s-style hair clips
There have been a few hair accessory throwbacks gracing the likes of social media and the most popular runway shows for 2018. You decide if they stick around for a while or not.... — Updated 3/16/2018
People still talking about red carpet fashion
It’s been one week since the 90th Academy Awards aired, but red carpet fashion is still a hot topic and since we're a weekly forum, I'm going to give you a style rewind of my... — Updated 3/10/2018
Our People: Pursuing passion for teaching
Tony Perez was born and raised in Los Angeles, the middle child of nine. He served in the United States Air Force, with his last duty station at Cannon Air Force Base. He separated... — Updated 3/10/2018
Sneakers go-to shoe for spring fashions
Flats are nice. Heels are better. But sneakers are the best shoe for the season. Not only are they the most comfortable but are now the most versatile shoe than ever before. In... — Updated 3/3/2018
Making positive impact
Robyn Ochoa-Costa was born and raised in Roswell and moved to Clovis in 2007 for work. The following year she met Alex Costa of Clovis. The couple have been married for two years.... — Updated 3/3/2018
Our People: Exercising her voice
Pamela Atherton was born and raised in southern California. Early in her life she fell in love with acting but soon decided she wanted to be a journalist. She thought she'd be the... — Updated 2/26/2018
Hold on to your throwback fashion pieces
Your spring 2018 wardrobe should be the most versatile and fun year of dressing ever. You already have everything you need, so it shouldn’t be a task finding something to wear.... — Updated 2/26/2018
Time to plan your look for spring vacation
‘Tis nearly the end of February — the month that comes and goes quickly, and with Valentine’s Day out of the way, it’s time to get ready for spring break. Spring break is... — Updated 2/18/2018