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What I Love About Me: Charleston

From glossy hair to gorgeous eyes, these Charleston, South Carolina, charmers showcase their most covetable traits.

By Maureen Choi

May 23, 2013

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From glossy hair to gorgeous eyes, these Charleston, South Carolina, charmers showcase their most covetable traits.

"Mark Lim"

Erica Jackson Curran, 28

"Wearing a bold shade on my voluptuous lips is a simple trick that makes a major statement."

"Mark Lim"

Kristy Liu, 23

"Even though it's hard to tame, my shiny, voluminous hair sets me apart."

"Mark Lim"

Stephanie Walsh, 21

"I wear high-waisted skirts to accentuate my delicate curves. An hourglass silhouette never goes out of style."

"Mark Lim"

Amy Walter, 26

"My slate-blue eyes morph from light to dark like a mood ring."

"Mark Lim"

Shadiquah L. Grant, 18

"I view my hair as a blank canvas for expressing my style. Worn short, long, braided, or straight, it always makes a lasting impression."

"Mark Lim"

Olivia Lisa King, 18

"I work hard for my radiant complexion. It makes me feel more self-assured."

"Mark Lim"

Sarah Frierson, 27

"My chiseled jawline and cropped 'do add to my edgy look."

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Nicole Schön, 23

"Like Cindy Crawford's, the beauty mark above my lip gives off serious sex appeal."

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Bergen Specia, 19

"My platinum pixie cut makes me stand out in a crowd. It shows that I'm confident enough to try anything."

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Lindsay Fleege, 31

"My prominent dimples are the first and last thing people see."

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Rebecca Unrue, 25

"Defining my high cheekbones with a bit of blush changes the shape of my face entirely."

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Anna Gruenloh, 31

"I love how my mahogany hair and eyebrows make me look exotic."

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Harper Poe, 34

"My muscular legs remind me of how strong and capable I am." Want to travel like a local? Here, the inside scoop on where to stay, where to shop, and what to do in Charleston from our first-ever "What I Love About Me" guest editor, Harper Poe. HOTEL HEAVEN: Nestled in the Historic District, Wentworth Mansion (wentworthmansion.com) takes old-world charm to a whole new level. TOP SHOP: Worthwhile (shopworthwhile.com)—the arbiter of niche staples from Isabel Marant, A Détacher, and Gary Graham—is a hidden gem. LOCAL EATS: The Gin Joint's (theginjoint.com) Traveller's Tonic cocktail and fried chicken and waffles combo never disappoint! MUST-SEE: From May 24 to June 9, watch more than 150 music, theater, and dance performances— like Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía from Spain—at the internationally renowned Spoleto Festival (spoletousa.org).

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