Sloane Magazine Fall 2010

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8 Contributors
9 Letter from the Editor

10 Essentials Fall’s essentials by blogger Cassandra LaValle.
18 accessories Handbag picks by Denver dilletant May Wilson.
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Vanities Makeup artist, Ann Marie Laurendeau, selects the latest
products to look your best this fall.
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Vanities Hair stylist and salon owner, Patrice Vinci, tell us how
to repair fried summer hair for a polished fall look.
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Vanities Beauty Expert, Andrea Ducharme’s tips on how to
achieve a fresh fall face.
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Furnishings The latest trends in home decor by shop owner
and blogger Annie Crowninshield.
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Eats Real estate broker and part-time foodie, Michelle Mckenna,
gets back to basics at Canyon Ranch, Lenox, MA.
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READS Book Reviewer, publicist and journalist,
Jocelyn Kelley, recommends what’s new in print.
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90 Rants Amber West tells it like it is.
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SWEATS Mariel MacNaughton reports on what’s hot in fitness.
This issue: get the ultimate booty.
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Health Functional Health Coach, Luis Hernandez,
reports on the latest news in whole body wellness.
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LUSTs Publisher, Dana Córdova’s lusts of the
season. Because, well, we all want things...

12 **Special fall fashion guide**
Stylist Maria Vasilevsky shows how to
combine what you already own with
a few key trends to update your ward-
robe for the new season!
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I heart Change TV Host Joanne
Colan talks change and the merits
of adaptability.
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Remembrance of some lost bliss Classic styling with a
modern take offers an updated look reminiscent of 40s.
53 tough love Proper chic girl meets bold downtown cool.
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Afternoon delight Simple pieces for crisp, lazy afternoons
with a touch of unexpected glamour.
80 secret trees Be an urban hunter in these earthy ensembles.
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I felt a great deal of pressure with this to have some truly great talents in
issue. The fall issue is traditionally the photographic, fashion, styling
the big one for fashion magazines, and makeup industries to bring such
so I felt an immense responsibility to fresh and creative images to the
both the tradition and our readers. pages of sloane. We always strive
I have always loved fall. Whether to offer editorials that are different,
it be a reminiscent back-to-school artistic and relatable and I think this
feeling, the crispness of the air, or, issue’s four photographers achieve
(let’s be honest here) the prospect this and more.
of going shopping for a whole new,
fresh look. But, most of all, I love As always, we also have pages of
its prospect of change. Indecision, great shopping, home decor and
wondering—they frighten me—ac- beauty product picks brought to you
tionable change never has. Moving, by some of the best in their fields.
TV Host Joanne Colan’s focus over Born and raised in Berkeley, CA. Aaron Feaver is a photographer liv- Dana Córdova a new health kick, cutting my hair, As well as, great book recommenda-
the past couple of years has been new Chloe got her MFA in Film Produc- ing and working in Los Angeles, Cali- Editor/Publisher self-discovery, ect., change has al- tions, art reviews and personal es-
media, science, health, and sustain- tion from USC, where she discov- fornia. When he’s not taking pictures ways been a good thing in my mind says.
ability. Her latest project pairs her with ered still photography in her off- he enjoys skee-ball, pizza and anima- and thus, the idea for The Reinven-
renowned American inventor Dean time. For Remembrance of Some tronic singing animals…pretty much tion Issue, was born. So, on it goes, issue #3: I bring you
Kamen as they investigate some of Lost Bliss Chloe went on location anything and Chuck E. Cheese. another cultural feast to help inspire
today’s greatest scientific and tech- to San Francisco to infuse her sto- www.feaverishphotography.com In this issue Joanne Colan’s feature, you this fall season.
nological breakthroughs in the brand ry with a timeless, moody quality. I Heart Change, perfectly explains
new TV show Dean of Invention, air- www.chloeaftel.com. the main theme I hoped to commu- Regards,
ing on Planet Green this Fall. nicate: adaptability can be a won-
derful solution to most all of life’s Dana Córdova
challenges. We could all (myself in- Editor/Publisher
cluded) use a lesson in getting out
of our own way to embrace this con-
cept. Stop agonizing, stop question-
ing yourself, stop questioning your
friends, just jump into whatever it
may be and seize the opportunity for
growth and maybe even some fun.
This concept is continued through-

out the issue with our appearance as
well—not necessarily just the super-
ficial idea—but, I truly believe a new
outfit, daring new lipstick, haircut,
Felicity Byrne is a freelance photog- Corrado Dalcò was born in Parma and Maria Vasilevsky is the co-founder ect., can help aid in the shift in our
rapher and photo editor living in Los studied Graphic Design in Italy while and Managing Partner of Stilista, minds too. (There, isn’t that a good
Angeles. She has a degree in pho- working in advertising. He has since LLC, senior fashion stylist and group excuse to buy a new pair of boots?)
tography from Art Center College worked in Milan, Berlin, Bacelona style educator. She has 10 years
of Design. Her work has appeared and Parma assisting fashion and ad- experience working with individu- In our Special Fall Fashion Guide,
in Dazed and Confused, Vibe, and vertising photographers. He is cur- als’ wardrobe goals. For this issue, stylist Maria Vasilevsky shows how
Flaunt Magazine. For Afternoon De- rently based in London. For Secret sloane asked Maria to put together a you can easily combine what you
light Felicity created beautiful phot- Trees he offers an unexpected and realistic set of outfits that would in- probably already own with a few
graphs using her signature handling fine art approach to fashion editorial. corporate pieces most of us already key items to feel up-to-date and
of natural light and a simple home www.urto.com own, and pair them with the sea- on-trend this season. Plus, there is
setting that feels real and relatable. son’s key trends for a fresh update even more fashion editorial than
www.felicitybyrne.com that doesn’t have to break the bank. ever, and I couldn’t be more pleased
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Fall crept into my conscious early this year with its vintage styl- 6
1 ing and soft palette of caramel, creams and olives contrasted
by aged metallic finishes. What’s influencing my picks most
this season are subtle details and rich materials, all of which
are reflected in these pieces.
1. Michael Kors Hobo $895 An investment piece for the

ages, this bag from Michael Kors perfectly contrasts rich, worn
leather with eye-catching hardware, giving a super chic twist to
a classic hobo.
2. Charles David Boots $190 The vintage styling of lace-up

boots are back this season, but this olive green leather with a
peep toe takes this look to a whole other level of sophistica-
tion.
6. T-Bags Blouse $180 Don’t call it a comeback! As sassy
3. Celestial Coasters $32 A little bit retro with a touch of as it seems, leopard print is a total classic, and this blouse
shimmer, these coasters are irresistible additions to your fall gives the pattern perfect bohemian twist with its volumi-
entertaining repertoire. Stack them up on the coffee table or nous cut.
bar in every color!
7. Urban Outfitters Zig Zag Pillow $32 Nothing
2 4. Madewell Sequin Trim Vest $39.99 Whether it’s tai- beats velvet for its rich look and feel, but if you’re not quite
lored wool or a slouchy cardigan style, the vest is a definite ready to incorporate this fabric into your wardrobe, this zig
must-have for fall this year! The sequin detail on this one makes zag pillow is the perfect way to compromise while adding
it the perfect choice for day-to-night wear. an injection of fall color to your home.
5. Feather Mirror $240 Mirrors are a great way to add re- 8. Chain Mail Earrings $3.80 Slinky chain mail jewelry Cassandra Lavalle began her career in event
flective light into your rooms during fall’s cloudy days. The deli- is going to be everywhere this season, so snatch up a pair planning in 2002, moving into interior design in
cate layers of feathers add an unexpected softness to this large of earrings like these to rock well into winter. 2007 when she began her then blog (now business)
metallic piece. coco+kelley. Exploring trends in fashion, decor, and
entertaining, coco+kelley has received praise and
recognition from publications like Martha Stewart,
Lucky Magazine, and the New York Times. Cassandra
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lives in Seattle, WA where she also works as a Home
Merchandiser for Anthropologie.
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Special Fall Fashion Guide >>
BUY

While we New Englanders are still enjoying BUY
our much-too-short summer by living in our Nautical-inspired
swimwear, espadrilles and flowing maxi dresses, the one
thought we can’t escape, no matter how many mojitos we sip,
is what fall fashion will bring and what new items we can obtain
to put together a fantastic fall wardrobe. Yes, fall fashion is a
beautiful thing: a return to buttery leather boots, soft cashmere
tights, silhouette-hugging jeans, and then there’s… outerwear!
Fall shopping is the ultimate consolation prize to the end of
summer, and below we highlight our favorite fall trends, and
how to wear them with some staple pieces that may already be The Trend: Wedge Boots
occupying your closet. Perfect for: An Afternoon of Shopping, Weekend Lunch
What we love about the wedge boot is that it offers height
and comfort, and a look that can be dressed up or down. The
fall wedge boot can be to the knee, mid-calf or as low as an
ankle boot. It has a wedge heel and round toe. A lace-up or
suede pair can take on a bohemian vibe, while a patent leather
pair needs to be balanced with a modest outfit to balance out
the boot.
BUY: This ruched wedge boot (Ash, $345, saks.com) has it all
—an edgy, rock and roll look, knee-high shaft to wear with pants
The Trend: One Shoulder Dress or skirts and interesting details in the ruching and extended zip-
Perfect for: Charity gala, Date night, Fall wedding per. The seafoam fitted button down (Elizabeth and James,
Designers know the power of flaunting a single shoulder or col- $157, Shopbop.com) balances out the look with a feminine fit
larbone. Whether you choose a soft flowing or body-conscious and soft ocean shade that pairs beautifully with black.
dress, this is one trend worth trying this season. You’ll be sur-
prised how flattering it can be. WEAR WITH: Pair wedge boots with a skinny jean (7 For all
Mankind-Roxanne mid-rise $155, net-a-porter.com), and a
BUY: Navy silk pleated dress (Theory, $585, saks.com) and a structure d bag (Alexander McQueen-DeManta Tote $995.00
large pair of earrings (Max&Chloe, $105, maxandchloe.com): farfetch.com). Add a pop of color with a tee or button-down
long and dangly, or robust round hoops, or detailed chandelier and you are done!
design to help elongate your neck. Don’t forget to put your hair
up in a chic yet simple updo!
WEAR WITH: Top off the look with your staple trench coat
(Burberry $995, net-a-porter.com) for those fall showers,
a good one will nip at the waist and hit right above or WEAR With
at your knee. Add a pair of chic ankle booties (DVF,
$340, Bloomingdales.com) for a balanced, contem-
porary look!
WEAR With

BUY BUY
The Trend: Feminine, Minimalist Suits
Perfect for: Work, Conference, Upscale casual
This fall, the suit makes a come back! We recommend you ig-
nore exaggerated lapels and double-breasted styles – they will
go out of style before people realize they were ever in style!
Instead, opt for classic tailoring, feminine details and impec-
cable fit. Don’t forget that the right suit can easily be split into
separates and dressed down; blazer with dark wash jeans or
skirt with a delicate v-neck sweater and boots.
The Trend: Arresting Prints BUY: This light gray suit (Akris Punto, inside-out Silk Jacket
Perfect for: Birthday party, Weeknight dinner out, $1,390.00, Stretch Wool Pencil Skirt $460.00) works beautifully
Casual Friday at work for office, or as separates for both casual and dressier occa-
The runways showed screen prints that captured color, pho- sions. Add a silk print blouse and stilettos (and lose the jacket)
tographic images, and juxtaposing patterns. There is a lot to for an after-work client dinner, or pair the jacket with jeans and
choose from, and we recommend looking for patterns that in- riding boots for a casual look.
volve your favorite colors, and aesthetics, such as bold geo-
metric shapes for modern aesthetics, and earthy paisley prints WEAR WITH: The chiffon blouse (DVF, $285, net-a-porter.com)
for a more bohemian vibe. pairs beautifully with just the skirt, or under the jacket. Add sexy
pumps (Christian Louboutin, $685, net-a-porter.com)
BUY: Silk screen print mini dress (Beyond the Valley, $185,
asos.com)
WEAR WITH: Wear neutral color cardigan open over the dress to
show off the print, (Marc by Marc Jacobs cashmere and cotton
cardigan, $255, farfetch.com), add soft leggings for a more day-
time look (Haute Hippie shirred leggings, $63, shopbop.com).
WEAR With WEAR With

BUY
The Trend: Military Inspired Fashion BUY
Perfect for: Work Outfit with an Edge, Fall Lunch Date
For Fall 2010, designers have been enamored with military de-
tails on clothing and footwear, and shades of khaki and green,
while still maintaining femininity in the tailoring and fit. This is
a versatile trend for fall that can be dressed up or down and
provide beautiful layering.
BUY: Whether you prefer the beige lightweight topcoat KEEP n’ WEAR Consignment Bound
(Mike&Chris, $575, Nordstrom.com) or a tailored wool blazer
(Smythe, $595, Nordstrom.com), both options are great outer- Skinny Jeans Boyfriend Jeans
wear pieces around which you can build a chic fall outfit. Cashmere v-necks leeveless turtlenecks
Riding pants Harem pants
WEAR WITH: This beautifully feminine dress (Rebecca Minkoff, Wellington boots Shearling slipper boots
$345, shopbop.com) is the perfect juxtaposition to a military Boat neck tops Plunging necklines
style jacket, as it will balance out the look. While also great Parkas with faux fur collars Puffer down coats
for the warmer Indian summer days, we suggest dark opaque Ankle booties Clogs
tights to warm up the look for colder weather. A slightly chunky
leather boot with stacked heel (Jeffrey Campbell, $198, shop-
bop.com) and belt-and-buckle details finishes off the look, and
allows you to stay warm and comfortable.
Stilista|Boston is a full-service style agency made up

of a dynamic team of talented fashion stylists. Launched in
2007, and designed to be different than the old-school per-
sonal shopper, Stilista’s services include men’s, women’s
and group services and cleverly combined service pack-
ages for different needs, preferences and life situations.
In addition to individual stylist services, Stilista also con-
WEAR With sults and trains companies of all sizes on the topic of style,
works through dress code development and implementa-
tion, and provides insight about corporate and brand im-
age through employee style. Stilista’s services also include
commercial visual merchandising and stylist services.
Maria Vasilevsky is the co-founder and
Managing Partner of Stilista, LLC, senior fash-
ion stylist and group style educator. She has
10 years experience working with individu-
als’ wardrobe goals and leading workshops
and training sessions of 10 – 350 attendees.
Along with Stilista management, Maria has
developed a unique process for addressing
wardrobe challenges that works for clients of
varied lifestyles, sizes and budgets. Maria fre-
quently attends fashion and style events and
reads related publications in order to expand
her knowledge to better serve her clients. Ma-
ria graduated Magna Cum Laude from North-
eastern University with a BS in Business, and
has worked in Fashion, Healthcare, Public
Service and Pharmaceutical industries.

6. JCrew, Exhibitor Tote $325 7
I rarely say this...I am at a loss for words. Someone
5 spiked the punch at Jcrew and their handbag design
team drank it! This one in particular is my favorite.
The nude with gold accents is so chic. Also, don’t tell
anyone, but it pretty much is a very affordable ver-
sion of this season Balenciaga collection and as my
1 1. Beirn, Jenna Tote $595 This is the first year I have seen husband reminds me on a daily basis, ladies we
this line and I am loving the hobo bag style. It also comes in are STILL in a recession.
a ridiculous amount of color options. This shape really suits a
night and day look with the ability to carry everything under the 7. Marc Jacobs, Natasha Leather Bag $330
sun. I am also shocked to see skins at this price - move over These slouchy cross body bags are in this sea-
Nancy Gonzales, there is some young talent in town. son and are a practical purchase for any urban
commuter...”Look no hands!” I also am very
2. Gucci, Heritage Tote $1750 I have never been a fan of Gu- partial to this putty color—it goes with everything
cci’s embossed bags, but I love when they take on solid colors and does not show every mark and stain. Also, for
with their signature red and green canvas applique. Sitting large a designer bag you can not beat the price.
at 22 weeks pregnant I am beginning to think about the non-dia-
per bag/diaper bag. I love the idea of this carry all for diapers, 8. Stella McCartney for Adidas, SMALL Sport Bag $140
bottles and a big ‘ol bottle of wine when the day is over! I thought the partnership between Stella and Adidas was bril-
liant! With the gym being one of the new hotbeds for casual (or
3. Juliette Jake, Wrap Around Clutch $575 Clutch: not so casual) encounters there is no excuse not to pull off a
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to grasp or hold with or as if with the hand or claws usually little sporty spice when heading to your sweat session. This
strongly, tightly. They also forgot to add the best accessory for is also a bag that is very passable for work or weekend
the little black dress. This line by Ju liette is sexy! It comes in a travel. It also comes in black for those seeking a more
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plethora of colors, but I love the idea of the shocking turquoise practical purchase, but I love this blue/purple.
with a sleek simple dress. If star power wins you over this little
number has been seen in the claws of Kim Kardashian and Kris-
ten Cavallari (gotta love to hate our ladies of reality).
4. Prada, Large Cervo Shine Tote $2300 Prada bags are

truly one of my most coveted items. When money use to grow
on trees, I purchased one and it sits like a museum piece in my
closet. The sleek lines and workmanship of this years collection May Gardner Wilson currently resides in
makes a must for the top 10. I promise it is an investment that Denver, CO working on decorating projects rang-
will last forever. ing from pillow fluffing to home re-models. She
also is involved with a variety of local and inter-
5. ClareVivier, La Tropezienne $320 Clare and I are con- national charities. Prior to Denver, May worked as
nected by six degrees of separation—She is linked to many a designer with Charlotte Moss in New York City.
close friends of mine in the blog world and I have really en- Her pride and joy is her pug Lola who patiently ob-
joyed reading about her success. I love the simplicity of her serves her constant desire to look her best!
designs and this bag really reminds of something Ali McGraw
would have worn in Love Story—time less with a bohe- 8
mian preppy twist.
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Welcome the fall season—

with makeup hues that reflect a vintage elegance that 5
seems effortless, yet looks GORGEOUS. To get the look,
Apply face makeup products that give your complex-
ion a slightly lighter and matte finish. Keep eye shadow
minimal and wear classic shades of ivory, navy, and
grey. Curl lashes and apply an extra coat of black mas-
cara. A darker lip color in burgundy or red adds the
perfect finishing touch, reminiscence of 1940’s old Hol-
lywood vintage glamour. 8
To achieve a porcelain smooth face, switch your foun-

dation to a sheer, lighter formula or wear a tinted make-
up primer. Then apply a layer of matte powder, wear
two layers if you feel you need more coverage.
FACE PRODUCTS
1. Laura Mercier, Hydrating Foundation Primer $30
2. Avon, MagiX Tinted Face Perfector $10 7
3. Anemone, Flawless Complexion Gel $18 Ann Marie Laurendeau is a makeup artist,
4. CHANEL, Double Perfection Compact Natural hair stylist, educator, and writer with more than 20
Matte Powder SPF 10 $50 years experience. In 1995 she founded Anemone
5. Jane Iredale, Beyond Matte Powder $32 Makeup and in 2006 launched her own line of all-
natural, mineral-based cosmetics which includes
EYE PRODUCTS makeup and skin care products. Throughout her
6. Make Up For Ever, Eyeshadow in Eggshell career, Ann Marie has provided makeup and hair-
(matte ivory) $19 styling for many well-known corporate clients, ce-
7. Urban Decay, Matte Eyeshadow Intense Shadow lebrities, and public figures. Based in Boston, she
in Revolver (stone grey) $17 frequently travels throughout New England, New
8. Mineral Makeup Eye Shadow in Midnight York and beyond for media, destination weddings,
Photo, Donis Perkins / Styling, Ann Marie Laurendeau Blue Matte $6 and events.
LIP PRODUCTS
9. Stila Cosmetics, Long Wear Lip Color 9
1 in Daring Vamp Burgundy $20
10. Revlon, Matte Lipstick in Really Red $5.99
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Fall’s heavy equipment includes blow dryers, big barrel

curling irons and flat irons. I love Hair Avi curling iron. It
is the must-have fall hair tool. Avi’s genius is also evident
in his titanium flat iron which heats to over 400 degrees
and features aeration to allow steam to escape rather than
damage the hair shaft.
After ironing out your individual style—from wavy to smooth,

I return to Oribe for his signature Soft Lacquer Hair
Spray. This product is used before and after styling for a
high gloss impact whether you gently muss wavy hair or
seal in straight shimmer for sleeker looks.
I’m always thinking green, so I’m thrilled to offer permanent

hair color—free of ammonia, resourcinol and parabens. Cli-
Photo: hairstylescut.net
ents can now happily wave good bye to those pesky gray
hairs the ecological way!
This fall take back great color, condition and style. No

matter where you live, look for healthy ingredients,
products, new technologies and green offerings that will
have your hair and style falling into place as naturally as
After long days at the beach— the season!
our beautiful locks baking—now it’s repair time. How do we re-
cover the luscious color and silky texture of our tresses? Clients
returning from summer fun are asking to even out sun discolor-
ation. I recommend nourishing products infused with natural oils
to refresh and rehydrate thirsty summer hair.
A welcome addition in our fall arsenal of must-have products, the

Moroccan Oil line with argan oil gives us condition and shine,
just short of a miracle. One of the most sought after and rarest of
oils, argan oil is recognized for its moisturizing antioxidant prop-
erties. The result is remarkable shine for dull hair and the added
advantage of year-round protection from the elements—use it Patrice Vinci Since opening her eponymous sa-
for sunny winter getaways to summer ’11 fun in the sun. lon in November 2008, Patrice Vinci has attracted
a team of top hair stylists recognized by local and
As we all know, hydration is an on-going need—whether for our national press as the best in their field. She styles
bodies or our hair, so my fall recommendations include moistur- Hollywood stars in Los Angeles and New York or
izing shampoo. A top pick is Rene Furterer’s Karite Sham- when they come to town: Ellen Pompeo, Jay Leno,
poo, an intensely nourishing shampoo which regenerates the Kate Burton, as well as many film and stage ac-
driest of hair with karate (shea butter) and copra oil for silky, lu- tors who pass through Boston while doing theatre
minous locks. or shooting a film here. Today, Vinci is well known
Photo: www.hair.becomegorgeous.com as the “go-to” colorist for blondes, having received
I have to thank Oribe—known for taming tresses in the heat and for 2010 Best of Boston - Blonde from Boston
humidity of Miami—for bringing us Oribe’s Shampoo for Magazine along with Best of Boston for general
Beautiful Color, created by designer Tom Ford and featur- excellence for Patrice Vinci Salon.. She brings her
ing the scent of Cuban lilac. A fancy shampoo—luxurious, mois- expertise of working on the red carpet in Los An-
turizing and paraben free—for special occasions or every day! geles, New York and Toronto toall her clients.
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Fall 2010 Makeup Trends

Ask any makeup artist what their favorite season is and they
will say Fall. It is a renewed attention to detail, no more flip flops
and sheer lip gloss. Eyes are defined in shades of Khaki, gold
and even violet hues paired with yellow. The skin is once again
evened out after a summer of too much sun and not enough
sunscreen. Lips are once again penciled and colored in a vari-
ety of textures and shades.
I have noticed this season is really all over the place when it
comes to looks which is great, just find the ones you like and
go for it. However, as always translating runway to reality can
be a bit tricky. So here are my favorite tips to head to the office
or out on the town looking fabulous and not freaky.
Fall 2010
The Beautiful
A softer smokey eye in gold and khaki was seen on many run-
ways for Fall 2010, and it is easy to do and so flattering. Start
Shopping List:
by applying a black or chocolate brown eye pencil to the upper
and lower lash line. then smudge. Next blend a neutral shim- • Chanel: Fall 2010 Collection
mery beige shadow all over lid and up to the brow, apply a olive
or khaki green in the crease and the outer half of the lower lash • MAC: Fabulous Felines Collection
line, dab some soft gold on the inner corners and prepare to
receive lots of admiring looks! • NARS: Fall 2010
The Bold • Clinique: Fall 2010

The lips of the season are precisely painted in matte orange
reds, cherry velvets and deep aubergines. The key to this look
is keeping everything else simple, soft eye makeup with de-
fined lashes and flawless skin. Keep hair smooth, maybe in a
low chignon, put on a LBD and hit the town.
The DON’T Try This At Home

As always there were some looks on the runways that were ar-
tistically beautiful and completely unwearable in the real world. In Andrea Ducharme’s 18+ year career in the
However, I like the idea of the heavily lined eye, maybe just skip makeup industry, she has had the pleasure and
the bottom and focus on the upper lash line with a much softer honor to represent Clinique, Estee Lauder, Trish
hand. Looks like these are meant to inspire and push the enve- McEvoy, MAC and Rouge Cosmetics. She has re-
lope, so feel free to play, just have your eye makeup remover ceived many awards and acknowledgments, includ-
handy... ing being named one of Boston’s five top makeup
artists by Fashion Boston Magazine. Andrea works
several celebrities to ensure they look their best
at their personal appearances and on television.
She is also the co-founder of The Makeup Artists:
www.themakeupartists.com

5. Leather Barrel Lamp by Jamie Young $495
With the shift in seasons come’s the need 1 Verging on Steam Punk, vintage leather and brass studs
for more light. This curated collection of table lamps, comprised make up this substantial table lamp.
of humble materials, would compliment any decor. Laced to- 5
gether by clean lines, texture, and a neutral palette the effect 6. Thornton Table Lamp by Visual Comfort $460
they have is soothing in a sometimes chaotic world. All the style of Gerald Thurston without the auction
price tag.
1. Dressmakers Lamp by Barbara Barry
for Baker (contact dealer) 7. Brass Ball Lamp by Arteriors $425
I first discovered this lamp in a room designed by Massucco Iconic design in the black and brass finish favored
Warner Miller and fell head over heels for it’s silhouette. amongst early twentieth century designers such as
Jacques Adnet.
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green bean salad, coleslaw and a cup used naturally derived sweeteners These days, ideas communicated
of chilled gazpacho. My plate offered such as evaporated cane sugar and about what is “healthy” are constantly
an abundance of color, freshness and fruit juice. changing, which makes it difficult to
flavor. I’m not a vegetarian by any learn and establish consistent and
means, but after eating a few meals Additionally, I learned about quantity. truly healthy guidelines. Chrissy Wel-
at Canyon Ranch I realized most of At Canyon Ranch, the portion size lington, one of the on-site nutrition-
my favorite things were the wide va- was much smaller than the portion ists, enlightened my understanding
riety of vegetables. I also enjoyed the sizes that are commonly offered. I of the Canyon Ranch philosophy with
homemade trail bars, flax seed crack- quickly realized that I had not known food: a very simple diet will fulfill your
ers, yellow split pea soup, chicken (or learned) what a proper portion size body’s basic needs for protein, car-
sausage, and the chocolate sorbet. entails; the dishes served in most res- bohydrates and fat. In essence, the
The desserts were especially impres- taurants (and in our homes) are often Canyon Ranch diet is largely based on
sive, and I was delighted to learn that double and triple what we truly need the Paleolithic diet, or (more popularly
for all their decadence, that they were to feel full and satisfied. referred to as) the “caveman/hunter-
surprizingly low in calories and only gatherer diet.”
It can seem like a rarity these busy oped a reputation for creating some of of a classic dish—but, starting a new
days to find—or, rather, make—the the best spa food in the country. Chef dish from scratch. This allowed him
time to do something solely for our- Scott Uehlein, the brains and belly the freedom to build flavor at every
selves. Amidst the commotion of behind their inventive menus, had a step. Chef Uehlein’s most basic tip for
hub-life and packed schedules, a short hearty list of accolades when he was starting on the path to a healthier life-
stroll through the public park can feel named executive chef in 1999. It was style? Eat less and exercise more. Ue-
like a luxury. Thus, when I was given while studying under famed chef Mad- hlein imparts that there are no magic
the opportunity to visit Canyon Ranch eleine Kamman that he learned to bal- food combinations and no secret diet
in Lenox, Massachusetts, I jumped at ance flavors and pair food with wine. plans, and urges us to eat fresh, eat
the chance, knowing that the pristine Today, these basic lessons are the un- local when you can, and eliminate (at
beauty of the Berkshires would be the derlying principles he uses to create best, avoid) processed foods.
perfect place to relax, rejuvenate, and meals that are flavorful and healthy.
focus on life’s essentials: eat good When we spoke, he explained how And, I could taste these elements in the
food, exercise and sleep well. he realized early on that it was easiest menu! The mansion’s patio grill (over-
for him to build healthy and delicious looking a gorgeous mountain view)
Since opening its first location in Tuc- dishes from the bottom up—mean- offered an array. My favorite choice:
son in 1979, Canyon Ranch has devel- ing, not re-creating a healthy version grilled salmon and vegetables, chilled Cod with Olive Salsa and Artichoke Fritters

natural foods—even those containing would avoid buying GMO products if
fat—that offer us true nourishment; they were labeled as such. Wellington
our bodies respond well to REAL in- recommends the popular documenta-
gredients, and our bodies respond ries such as Food, Inc. and the Future
poorly when we confuse them with of Food to familiarize one’s self with
chemicals and toxins. the operations of our food supply.
Recently, the disturbing effects of BPA As we look to strengthen our bodies

on the human body has been exposed. and our lives, it’s crucial that we ques-
BPA (Bisphenol A) has been linked to tion the process by which our food
cancer, birth defects, miscarriages, arrives to our tables. It’s essential to
obesity and insulin resistance, which inquire: Why are seemingly healthy
can lead to type II diabetes. Many peo- people suffering from so many envi-
ple know of BPA use in plastic bottles, ronmental and stress induced “mod-
but it’s less-known that the majority of ern ailments”? Why are autoimmune
canned foods are also effected due to disorders, mood imbalances, adrenal
the plastic lining on the inside of most fatigue, and IBS so prevalent? More
cans. Consumers are urged to further specifically (and disturbingly), why
educate themselves on such toxins. do these ailments affect women 75%
Furthermore, Wellington mentioned more of the time than men? There’s
another widely used toxin: MSG. It’s much to explore of the evidence
commonly known as the familiar in- against our modern lifestyle. And the
gredient in our Chinese takeout, but exploration is vital. We can empower
currently MSG hides behind 25+ ourselves by slowing down, heeding
names such as, ‘natural flavoring’, red our body’s messages, and learning
dye, yellow dye, or “added coloring”. about the ingredients that make up
MSG is being added to commercial- our menus and our lives. s
ly-processed foods: canned soups,
sauces, lunch meats, salad dressings To learn more about Canyon Ranch
and many more. MSG can be linked to please visit: www.canyonranch.com
migraines, upset stomach, adrenal fa-
Yellow Gazpacho tigue and an array of undesirable and Raspberry Chocolate Angel Food Cake
detrimental reactions. Wellington also
Canyon Ranch hopes to minimize the antioxidants. “Superfoods” to incor- expressed concern about the amount
misconceptions that are streaming porate into your regular diet include of pesticides used in mass harvested
through mass media, which say that omega-3-rich salmon and walnuts, produce. We use 2 billion pounds of
carbohydrates are fattening, and red and quinoa (a grain that contains all pesticide a year and every person
meat is bad for you. Carbohydrates, nine essential amino acids). consumes about 10 pounds per year.
in actuality, are healthy, as are certain Even rigorous efforts to eat organical-
fats, and all types of proteins, as long According to Wellington, another ly cannot entirely protect you; pesti-
as they are consumed in the appropri- common misconception is that foods cides are found in the water we drink,
ate proportions. Excellent sources of labeled “fat-free” or “100-calorie” are the air we breathe, and—even found
protein? Fish, boneless, skinless poul- healthy. In actuality, within these edi- in breast milk. • Yellow Gazpacho
try, and specific forms of red meat. bles, real sugar is replaced with sugar
alcohols and artificial sweeteners— Amidst our dialogue, we discussed • Fatoosh Salad
Apt portion sizes are essential. If we these “diet foods” are highly unhealthy, the disturbing truth behind engi-
pay close attention to our body and leading to GI problems, inflammation, neered foods that have quietly filled • Cod with Olive Salsa and Artichoke Fritters
the feeling of fullness, we can find sat- and even auto-immune disorders. US grocery markets. According to
isfaction from much smaller amounts. A few commonly consumed foods the Institute for Responsible Technol- • Chicken Sausage Breakfast Burritos
Wellington suggests a few simple that contain hidden additives are low- ogy (IRT), which developed the Shop-
tips: protein should be the size of your fat/fat-free yogurt, sugar free gum, diet NoGMO application for the iPhone • Fruit and Nut Snack Bar
palm, and choosing vegetables with soda, crystal light, sports drinks, pro- and the iPod Touch, 9 out of 10 Amer-
the brightest colors ensures that we tein bars, baby food, sausages, and icans would like products with GMOs • Raspberry Chocolate Angel Food Cake
receive a wide variety of nutrients and frozen veggie burgers. It’s WHOLE, in them labeled, while 53% say they
Fatoosh Salad
p30 sloane / fall 2010
By Joanne Colan
I
is change. What prompted this pre- Interestingly, our culture here in habitually delaying change and in- To mark a restful pause in the day, sit
cocious life lesson I can’t remem- the West doesn’t readily embrace stead, focusing on the story we cre- under your very own bodhi tree and
ber, perhaps a pet had died or I’d change. In the East, impermanence ate about the very act of holding off try saying this:
just discovered a favorite dress no is a central doctrine in Buddhism and making a decision or acting upon it.
longer fit. However I do recall an un- central to existence, along with non- We wrap ourselves around the inter- What I can’t change I can adapt to.
n life it seems there’s change settling disquiet as I began to under- selfhood and unsatisfactoriness. It is nal dialogue about the job or man
we like and change we don’t. When stand what was meant by it. Could understood that if you suffer, it is not we should quit and instead of actual- This present moment is where I tru-
we make changes we like, we feel in it be true, was the one sure thing because things are impermanent but ly doing it, we put all our energy into ly am.
control, we feel we made the right nothing is sure? Surely not! Was I because you believe things are per- the drama over not quitting. Ironic
decision and we know it’s for the to be cheated of all things familiar manent. Here in our culture we are isn’t it? We tell ourselves (and any- This will come and go while I remain
better. Easy. But all too often change by their very impermanence? How told and sold the happily ever after one who’ll listen) that we are kick- peaceful, loving and wise.
in life emerges painfully after a peri- unfair! This was a lofty concept for version of the story—lacking is the ing our coffee and sugar habit and
that we’re trying so hard and that
we were really good for a few days
and now we’re just overworked and
underslept and pre-menstrual and
what’s a coffee and cupcake any-
way in the grand scheme of things
and on and on and on. Bear in mind
that saying “I’m trying to” very often
od of worry, deliberation and uncer- an 8 year old but in my child brain, I art of non-attachment when posses- means “I know I should but honestly
tainty. This type of change causes somehow grasped it or at least rec- sions and status define who we are. I’m not truly committed yet”.
untold stress and occupies way too ognized its significance. And as fate
much of our mental and emotional would have it, my life was about to No matter whether you find yourself If the one constant in life is change it
space. The same can be said of the be marked by drastic change. confronted by change you didn’t is true too that you are the one con-
changes we feel we really ought plan for but must deal with, or, seek- stantly in your life who is going to
to make but can’t quite commit to. Now my childhood was not exception- ing new and different circumstanc- have to adapt. In that same conver-
Just think about how much time you al, we each have had our fair share of es through changes you choose to sation when my brother revealed to
spent today thinking about the same change be it divorced parents, death make, accepting that change is just me this life in flux, he also had the
things you already thought about in the family, moving houses, switch- part of life can be quite a relief. Like good sense to let me know humans
yesterday! We creatures of habit put ing cities, changing schools and so on. good suspension, well engineered are fortunately very adaptable crea-
off making life changing decisions, You’d think that by the time we reach flexibility and multiple degrees of tures. Today, older and wiser than my
big or small, for as long as possible, adulthood most of us would have be- movement better disperse and ab- 8 year old self, there is still change I
a lot of the time. Rather than shake come adept at dealing with change sorb impact and shock. like and change I don’t. Not to men-
things up we opt to endure the ‘stuck and be experts in inconsistency. And tion change I desire but can’t quite
in the mud’ consequences. And be- yet we strive to create permanent im- So what then of those changes we manifest. Over time however, I have
cause any repetitive behavior is movable markers in our lives such as feel we really ought to make but learned that impermanence means
habit forming, we grow accustomed dependable friends, solid as a rock can’t seem to go through with? an open invitation. It is an invaluable
to our indecisiveness and are ever family, fixed rate mortgages and a ca- These make up all the areas needing instrument in getting unstuck. And
increasingly daunted by change. reer ladder to climb. These become improvement in our lives such as in those moments when changing
the foundation with which we identify. getting out of a bad job, relationship, circumstances overwhelm me or fill
When I was 8 my 15 year old brother Understandably we are truly broken financial situation, or unhealthy life- me with fear and worry, I steady my-
told me that the one constant in life when any of them fall apart. style habit. We might find ourselves self in the constant of now. s

remem-
brance of
some lost
bliss.
Photographs by Chloe Aftel
Styling by Sharon Maloney / Hair & Makeup by Sherrie Long
Models: Jen and Mark from Ford Models, San Francisco
Her: Wool plaid coat with suede
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zara.com. Cashmere shell, $88,
Cashmere by Bloomingdale’s,
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cashmere knit legging, $395,
Donna Karan, and taupe wool
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Salvatore Ferragamo grey leather
shoes, Bloomingdale’s, www.
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Him: Gray wool sport jacket,

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tee, $85, J.Crew, www.jcrew.
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Black leather boots, $298, John
Varvatos, Bloomingdale’s, www.
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Her: Plaid wool dress, $592,
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Brown wool tights, $14.50, H&M,
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Him: Alexander McQueen wool

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twill pant, $175, both available at
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Varvatos, Bloomingdale’s,www.
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Details, see previous page.
Her: Wool double breasted jacket,
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wool pencil skirt, $118, and tights,
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Cashmere shell, $88, Cashmere
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Kors metallic oxfords, and Ralph
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hat $275, all available www.
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Him: Alexander McQueen wool

sweater, $825, Barney’s NY,
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military pants.
Her: Lambskin vest, $189,
Zara, www.zara.com. Brown
leather belt, $69.50, Banana
Republic,www.bananarepublic.
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sweater, $145, J.Crew, www.
jcrew.com. Wool plaid skirt, 384,
and silk, lace camisole, $192, both
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Him: Gray wool sport jacket,

$265, J.Crew, www.jcrew.com.
Cotton sweater, $145, Polo Ralph
Lauren, Macy’s, www.macys.com.
Grown&Sewn twill pant, $175,
Her: Ralph Lauren herringbone
cashmere and wool jacket, $1298,
cashmere wool pencil skirt $598,
cashmere mohair scarf $555, and
metallic lace up oxfords, Michael
Kors, Bloomingdale’s,www.
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Lafayette148, Nordstrom,www.
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belt, $52, J.Crew, www.jcrew.com.
Him: St. James Meridan tee, $85,

J.Crew, www.jcrew.com. V:Room,
knit grey cardigan, 450, and
Grown&Sewn twill pant, $175,
Varvatos, Bloomingdale’s, www.
bloomingdales.com.
Tough
love
Photographs by Aaron Feaver
Styling by Betania Kelly / Hair & Makeup by Kristina Brown
Photography Assistant Alicia Beck
Model: Katherine from Model Mayhem
Layered silk dress by Trovata
www.trovata.com, gold chain
vintage belt, stylist’s own.
Vintage mink hat and purse,

stylist’s own. Bold shoulder
black dress by BB Dakota www.
dakotacollective.com, shoes
by búl Melbourne.
Zig Zag bodysuit by French Connection
UK www.usa.frenchconnection.
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Melbourne, cream wool jacket by
Whitney Eve www.whitneyeve.com,
shiny leggings by French Connection UK.
Cropped suede jacket
by búl Melbourne www.bul.com.
au, vintage bow necklace, black
velvet skirt by Whitney Eve www.
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Tutu skirt by Whitney Eve www.
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Dakota www.dakotacollective.com.
Dress by Whitney Eve www.
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com, model’s own shoes.
Right: Fringed white dress by

French Connection UK www.usa.
frenchconnection.com, skirt by
Whitney Eve www.whitneyeve.
com, black leather ankle boots
by búl Melbourne
Velvet backless vintage dress,
stylist’s own.
Layered silk dress by Trovata
www.trovata.com, model’s own
shoes.
Photographs by Felicity Byrne
Hair by Jenny Kim / Makeup by Jhizet Panosian
Model: Hailey from Photogenics
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agnesb.com, Vintage Levi’s
Striped Oxford Shirt by
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Blazer by McGegor, shoes by
Converse.
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Vince www.vince.com.
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Blazer by Elizabeth and James
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Vintage Sequin Dress, belt
Marc by Marc Jacobs www.
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Black Leather and Silk Dress
by ReCollection, vintage T-shirt.
secret

trees
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reads

Book reviewer, publicist and journalist,
Jocelyn Kelley, recommends what’s new in print.
Freedom by Jonathan Franzen truth. After a status come obstacles and doubts
Nine years after his phenomenal suc- terrible loss, that challenge their relationship and
cess with The Corrections, Jonathan Julie travels threaten everything they have built
Franzen is back with the epic family to Sienna, together. This is a real and honest
saga, Freedom. Franzen excels in his Italy in search story with authentic themes and an
ability to ex- of a key to her entertaining celebrity circus that
plore the nu- family’s histo- keeps the pages turning faster than
anced layers ry. Through- you can say Louboutin.
of the modern out this hero-
American fam- ic journey she Let’s Take the Long Way Home
ily while delv- must seek the by Gail Caldwell
ing into major truth and ex- Writers Gail Caldwell and Caroline
social, political pose the lies at every turn. Blending Knapp became best friends later
and economic the tragedy surrounding Shakespear- in life. They supported each other
themes. What ean prose with a modern day ro- through their own personal demons
is most en- mance novel, Fortier brings readers with alcohol and shared gritty sto-
joyable about a compelling mystery and beautiful ries of the writer’s life. They discov-
Franzen’s writ- love story. The writing is exemplary ered an unbreakable bond over long
ing is his pitch-perfect prose, each and Fortier proves herself as a truly walks with their four-legged friends.
sentence is compelling, dynamic and gifted storyteller. When Caroline
eye-opening. He places a magnify- Knapp died of
ing glass on society and allows the Last Night at Chateau Marmont lung cancer in
reader to become fully immersed in by Lauren Weisberger 2002, she left
a world we can all recognize and ap- Lauren Weisberger received critical a void in the
preciate. Franzen is one of the most acclaim and tremendous public no- heart of her
astute and magical writers living toriety when she penned The Devil best friend and
today and his latest work was well Wears Prada. The success of that ended a con-
worth the nine year wait. Told with novel, and ultimately the movie ver- versation that
humor, honesty and a literary pa- sion starring Meryl Streep, left Weis- was nowhere
nache, Franzen reminds readers why berger with some pretty big (and near comple-
we love to read; to see our flaws, fashionable) shoes to fill. She is back tion. Caldwell
discover ourselves, and understand a with Last Night at Chateau Marmont bravely explores a loss through a
culture that can leave us bewildered and in her latest release proves that very personal, very touching and very
and amazed, confused and inspired. she can more inspiring memoir, Let’s Take the Long
Franzen exposes all on the page and than succeed in Way Home. This is the story of an
solidifies his role as one of our great- living up to her intense bond and the healing power
est literary stars. own hype. This of friendship. It is also about life and
book is a more loss, love and death. If not placed in
Juliet by Anne Fortier personal, emo- the right literary hands, this could
Debut novelist Anne Fortier has writ- tionally layered have been a deeply depressing tale
ten one of the most perfect examples story about a of a life cut short, but told through
of historical fiction. 14th century Gi- woman whose Gail Caldwell’s beautiful prose, it be-
ulietta Tomei and her star-crossed life is thrown comes one of the most inspiring and
lover Romeo inspired Shakespeare’s in a completely touching memoirs. Let’s Take the
Romeo and Juliet. Now, centuries unexpected di- Long Way Home will leave readers
later, Julie Jacobs has to explore rection when her husband achieves with a sudden clarity and apprecia-
these family feuds and deep scars sudden fame and success. With the tion for the power of friendship.
while searching for her own personal perks of their new found celebrity

home, let alone have the details blast-
ed on a news crawl, it appears that this
gold mine isn’t for me.
Despite the fact that I can’t seem to

profit from this trend, I am guilty of
supporting it. I’m sure you are too.
(Yes, I’m talking to you, holding the US
Weekly there. And don’t give me that
“I’m in the doctor’s office and that’s
all they had to read!” You totally by-
passed that pristine looking National
Geographic for your gossip rag. Ad-
mit it.)
While I lament the society in which I

could make money if only I could do
away with the part of my brain that
processes embarrassment, I appar-
ently am part of the problem. Like bad
fast food, I wolf it down, complain a
bit, then head back to satisfy my crav-
ing for that greasy goodness the next
day.
The downturn in the economy has me hear about everyone’s dirty laundry. So I find myself ranting rather hypo-
contemplating alternate means of in- There was a time when, while there critically. I’m upset that this fame and
come lately. I think I may have tapped were philanderers, they showed some wealth is beyond my reach, yet I am
into a gold mine, but it would seem discretion in their affairs, and we only part of the reason that it is so readily
that I have a major flaw blocking my jokingly referred to the other woman available to others.
way to riches. as “Bombshell McGee”. A time when
one would quietly steal away to a re- In an effort to avoid being a hypocrite
I possess the ability to feel embarrass- hab center, when women who dared as well as broke, I challenge myself to
ment. to wear a short skirt had the courtesy rid my month of the voyeuristic plea-
to wear undergarments, or at least sure of gossip magazines and shows.
It seems that for those that put it all out keep their legs shut. And if that doesn’t work, I guess I bet-
there, in some cases quite literally, talk ter get to work on my unseemly You-
shows and book deals await. Money But now, the more outrageous your tube debut. s
and fame are now the rewards for lifestyle and the more willing you are
sharing your faults with the world. to share it with others, the more likely
you are to get your own TV show.
In a day and age where the 6 o’ clock
news sounds more and more like an As someone who doesn’t even like to
episode of TMZ, you can’t help but use the bathroom in someone else’s
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little soreness means you’ll see re- clenched between your calf and thigh. on your heels, and raise your arms
sults—and we assure you your J Now lift your leg up so your thigh is above your head to increase the
Brands will start hugging you in a a little past parallel to the floor. Raise challenge.
whole new way. and lower 50 times slowly. Then, pul-
sate 50 times at a faster rate. Try two With downward dog, assume posi-
THE TABLE KICK or three sets on each leg, gradually in- tion on your hands and knees again.
Grab a mat, and get on all fours. Fold a creasing the weight over the weeks as Straighten your legs, pushing your
towel in half horizontally and roll a 5 or it becomes easier. behind up in the air and make a tri-
8 lbs weight up inside it (á la a canno- angle shape with your body. Not
li). Tuck the weight behind your knee You’ll feel the burn (and see the results) only will this strengthen your butt,
and raise your foot so the weight is with this one if you’re doing it right you’ll also work your core, arms, and
and working your muscles. Though legs – and get a great stretch. These
you’ll look like you’re preparing for the exercises are hidden within com-
next Eric Prydz video, remind yourself mon yoga poses so you can focus
they’re not judging you; they’re ad- on breathing, stretching and proper
miring your fantastic rear. form as you do them.
CHAIRS AND DOGS DEAD LIFT

If the serenity and balance of yoga is Stand with feet slightly apart and
your typical work-out, some moves grab a 5 to 10 pound weight in one
to focus on to attain that perfect hand. You’re going to bend only at
Photo: Prevention.com
behind include the chair pose and the hips. Keeping both legs straight
When Jennifer Lopez came on the bandage dresses just look better. We downward dog. What you’re really (though not locked), let one leg come
scene circa 1997, along with her no longer crave the shapelessness of doing is working on shaping your up off the ground while you lower
plunging Versace dress, a wonderful 90s runway models, rather we want entire leg and getting both the glu- the weight to the floor with the same
trend was born that has been build- our butts big, we want them round, teus maximus, as well as the upper hand as the moving leg. The leg that
ing steam around the world. She has and we want them firm. thigh muscles, toned so that you is traveling back should be almost
since passed the torch to the likes of achieve the desired effect of a round parallel with the ground. As you pull
the Kardashian sisters—and to the To complement your regular work- rump atop a toned leg. the back leg towards the ground
gratitude of millions of big-booty’d out —be it cardio, yoga, or strength and straighten your body, focus on
girls and bemoans of skinny ladies training—here are some great derri- Chair pose is like a slow, steady tightening your rear (because really,
the world over, butts are in. ere exercises to work into your rep- squat that you hold extra-long (we that’s the whole point, isn’t it?). s
ertoire a few times a week. If these promise those 30 seconds will feel
They make everything from hip-hug- exercises become a ‘pain in the butt’ like an eternity). Keep your feet
ging lululemon pants to Herve Leger so to speak, that’s a good thing. A fairly close together, really sit back

neutral posture, the body is able to

function in its strongest, most bal-
anced position. Stress to the joints,
muscles, vertebrae and tissue is
minimized when an individual main-
tains good posture. Many people are
surprised when I tell them the more
integrity you have with your posture
the healthier you are.
Some effects of bad posture

With a depressed diaphragm, for-
ward shoulders and forward head
do you think you are taking in less
oxygen? Hunch over and take a
deep breath, then sit up straight and
take another deep breath. Were you
able to get more oxygen sitting up
straight? When you take in less oxy-
gen, your body ends up accumulat-
ing carbon dioxide, bringing your Ph
levels down and creating an acidic of your hand should not be able to in one position for about 20 min-
environment which may cause free pass through. For a more accurate utes before it starts to feel uncom-
radicals which damage cells. Addi- posture screening you can contact a fortable. Every 15 minutes, stand,
tionally, a build of lactic acid over Z-health practitioner at www.zhealth. stretch, walk around or change your Luis Hernandez is a Functional
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researchers now believe that low- Institute www.chekinstitute.com. buying a yoga flash card deck and dreds of clients increase athletic
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with everything from heart disease How to use your screen time to improve Create the skill of abdominal breath- ment and manage pain and physical
and diabetes to Alzheimer’s and ar- your overall health keep your computer ing while holding good postural ailments. He is also a consultant for
thritis, and may even be the cause monitor in a healthy position. alignment. JILLIES.
of most chronic diseases. This is not
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an entirely new theory. Inflamma- Your screen should be positioned Place one hand on your belly and the
Working for hours on end with a 2003 and 2015. Whether it’s an as- tion was implicated in the growth of directly in front of you at least 20 other on your chest. Ideal motion is to
computer is now a fact of life. One pect of your work or whether you cancer many years ago. inches away. The top of the screen see the abdominal wall move forward
of the most recent forecasts of com- use computers just for fun, there should be at or below your eye lev- during inhalation, with a slight out-
puter adoption estimates that there are certain risks associated with pro- Test your posture el, and it should be perpendicular to ward movement in the upper hand
were more than a billion comput- longed computer use and the way it Find a flat wall, place your heel, but- the screen. toward the end of the inhalation. s
ers in use at the end of 2008. This changes your posture. Good pos- tocks, and head against the wall.
report also forecasts a 12.3% com- ture optimizes breathing and effects Then try to pass your hand behind Move around often.
pound annual growth rate between the circulation of the bodily fluids. In your lower back. The thickest part Your body can only tolerate being

The Museum of Arts and Design con-
tinues to distinguish itself from other
New York City cultural institutions
with its current exhibition, “Dead
or Alive,” running through October
2010. Fashioned according to the
concept of the Wunderkammer—
”wonder room,” or “cabinet of curi-
osities” popularized in Renaissance
times—the exhibition spreads across
the museum’s floors, amassing ex-
tremely varied and imaginative works
of over 30 international artists, many
of whom will be unfamiliar even to
relatively frequent art-goers (Damien
Hirst is likely the most well-known
Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta, Fragile Future.3, 2009, Phosphorus bronze, dandelion puffs, dimensions variable
name of the chosen artists). The ex- Photo: Courtesy of DRIFT, Amsterdam; Jesse Howard
hibition plays off our preconceived
notions of the macabre and sublime, reconstructions of extinct birds such variegation in color, texture and smell artist, Maria Fernanda Cardoso. Her
entertains and surprises with its re- as the dodo and great auk, a study of each natural material. Emu Flag + Cloak (Fluro Orange)
configuration of familiar objects, sion the hastening and casual nature and Ruana with hat, undergarment
multaneously warns us of the ephem- of disposability in American culture. Costumes—The instances of these and socks, are intricate creations
erality of ourselves and the natural Chinese artist, Shen Shaomin, mar- are some of my favorite works in the of feathers, mesh, fabric, fiberglass
world around us while transcending ries natural science with mythology whole of the exhibition, as much for and nylon netting that refigure the
it, and reveals the fragility and decay in his large sculpture, Sagittarius, a their elaborate craftsmanship as for feathers of the ubiquitous bird of her
inherent in all organic life while cel- skeletal beast comprised of a human their symbolism. Nick Cave’s Sound- residence Sydney, Australia, into a
ebrating the beautiful particularity in torso with arms and skull attached to suit I first encountered earlier at this haunting and delicate shroud which
the matter that forms us. By taking a bestial lower half. Alastair Mackie’s spring’s NYC Armory Show, and was obscures the wearer so highly that
organic materials and reconceptual- pile of mouse skeletons atop a loom instantly hooked by the bizarre con- the dead cloaks become a life-form
izing and reconstructing them, the whitewashed with concrete trans- structions, which the artist originally in themselves, reducing the human
artists give new life to and change forms the tiny bones into something conceived as life-size sculptures wearer to the inanimate, hidden form.
the meaning of their original form resembling a pile of dust or ash, ethe- made of found objects like twigs, that These avant-garde, monochrome
and use, which follows on the similar real and mute. Helen Altman’s wall he realized were “soundsuits” the first pieces are a wry commentary on
concept of the museum’s prior exhi- of skulls is one of the most intricate time he put one on and the rustling beauty, mutability, armor and an in-
bition, “Second Lives: Remixing the Nick Cave, Soundsuit, 2006, cotton, twigs, synthetic pussywillows, 78 x 62 x 48 inches
and varied works included: nearly and rubbing together of the materi- version of the exploitation of animal
Ordinary.” Additionally, the innova- Private collection, courtesy of the artist, Jack Shainman Gallery, New York, NY fifty, arranged in rows and made out als animated them and changed the life for unnecessary human purposes
tive exhibition opens the dialogue up Photo: James Prinz of different materials that both rei- nature of the form into a third thing. such as fashion.
between artist and audience through Memento Mori—Bones, skulls and Cow Motorcycle takes cow bones and magine and play up the shape of the Sanford Biggers, Ghettobird Tunic, is
its weeklong, early opening, which hybrid-form skeletons are featured in turns them into a humorously ghoul- human skull. Rendered out of every- a massive puffer coat made entirely Insectum—Damien Hirst’s mandala
allowed museum-goers to come in many of the works. Jan Fabre’s Skull ish vehicle. Christy Rupp has a few thing from pods, seeds, dried flow- of exotic feathers, looking like some of butterflies in Prophecy transforms
and watch as some of the artists cre- is made of beetle scarabs and feath- featured works, all shaping discarded ers, Spice Skulls takes this symbol of kind of tongue-in-cheek ceremonial the jewel-toned creatures into a cir-
ated site-specific installations in the ers, a bird caught twisting in its frozen chicken bones from fast food restau- death and reconfigures it into a tactile coat, and the pinnacle of this group cle of stained glass, the most genteel
galleries. mouth, while Billie Grace Lynn’s Mad rants into the form of life-size, skeletal and fragrant tableau, emphasizing the are the two works by the Columbian and safe work of his I’ve seen, which

“I, who because of my age and the
major’s decisions, have remained
with my brushes, I am often sickened
by all of the upheaval to which I am
not contributing—and it seems to
me that my place is not here. I work
as much as I can...I can’t say that it is
not a struggle—but it is not the real
one.” -Henri Matisse, June 1, 1916
Dry, resilient, clear-sighted, resolved

to his work. The psychological sub-
text and artistic approach which char-
acterizes MoMA’s current exhibition
—”Matisse: Radical Invention 1913-
1917”—is not the familiar Matisse,
the paintings full of color, mythical
in narrative, bold in their expressive-
ness and palette. Organized as a part-
Jennifer Angus, Victorian Fancy, 2010, Hand-printed wallpaper, various insects, pins, wood, nership between MoMA in New York
Plexiglas, dollhouse, beeswax, 8 x 4 ft, courtesy of the artist, Photo: Ed Watkins City and the Art Institute of Chicago
and co-curated by John Elderfield
is nearby reconceived in the less lu- inserted at different heights on the resting is the circuit board of bronze (MoMA) and Stephanie D’Alessandro
minous but more interesting work by outside. In speaking about the work, and reformed dandelion heads with (AIC), the show is the product of a
Tracy Heneberger, Moon,—a circle of Angus discusses how she wanted to tiny lightbulbs inside, entitled Frag- “five-year collaboration and joint ef-
shellacked and epoxied anchovies ar- recreate that sense of childlike magic ile Future 3. Created by Lonneke fort by the two institutions, utilizing
ranged in a circle of concentric rings, and curiosity, unclouded by adult Gordijn and Ralph Nauta, the piece new scientific and technical methods
shiny, golden and hard, like a metal mores and ideas of the beautiful ver- is built out of interconnecting lengths combined with art historical research”
shield. Claire Morgan’s On Top of the sus ugliness. of phosphorous bronze, a pathwork to evolve a deeper understanding of
World is a geometric cube formed both interrupted and illuminated the artist’s oeuvre as well as discover
from suspended bluebottle flies, Flora + Fauna—Finally, plant life is by the glowing dandelion orbs, an previously unrealized physical mark-
spider and nylon, patterned and or- transfigured from the organic world imaginative and fragile microcosm ings which link the works. Running Henri Matisse, The Piano Lesson, 1916, oil on canvas. 96.5 x 83.75 inches
derly, immobilized in mid-air, which into sculptures that both underscore juxtaposing the scientific/geometric through October 11, 2010, the exhibi- The Museum of Modern Art, New York, Mrs. Simon Guggenheim Fund
© 2010 Succession H. Matisse/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York
highlights the different approach of and downplay the wildness of natu- form with the electrified and ephem- tion is garnering “must-see” reviews
the Cuban artist, Fabian Pena’s The ral growth. Julia Lohmann’s Kelp eral organic material of the dande- from many lauded art-world critics Morocco until 1917, when he left a Turtle from the same timeframe
Impossibility of Storage for the Soul, Constructs repurposes seaweed by lion. The interplay of the patterning but I wonder how much this analyti- Paris for Nice. The thematic struc- recalls his prior emphasis on color
a warmly glowing skull built inside a soaking, wrapping and reshaping it and wonder here presented is at the cal presentation, devoid of the artist’s ture, however, is similar to one of the (blue!), flat space and harmonious
lightbox out of cockroach wings. Jen- into a tendril-tiered translucent lamp. heart of many of the works in the ex- joyous tableaux of bright hues and artist’s favored motifs: a circle. The composition, while moving forward
nifer Angus’ amazing Victorian Fan- The youngest represented, Dutch hibition, which revive the tired theme playful, decorative forms, will reward opening gallery contains one of his into new territory: naturalism made
cy, is an installation of wallpapered performance artist Levi van Veluw, of modern man facing his his mortal- the expectations of those with affinity “Back” sculptures from 1908 as an subversive by taking it out of context.
screens, decorated with thousands uses himself as a human landscape, ity into a spirited pictorialization that with the other Matisse. exemplification of his new reductiv- Feminine, yet awkward and flat, with
of insects both painted on the wallpa- looking something like a human chia one approaches with humor and a ism, coupled with his additive tech- a nonsensical narrative—what are
per and traversing the exterior, while pet, molding and layering mini plots sense of the supernatural or fantasti- The show moves chronologically nique—carving away, only to build they doing and why do they seem
one finds inside the structure a home of grass and trees directly onto his cal, rather than the distant and adver- through the years, charting the de- back up, further abstracting the hu- to have just been dropped into their
of interacting and animated insects head, neck and face. One of the easi- sarial engagement people find with velopments in Matisse’s techniques man form while still holding the cen- setting? The scene is vulnerable but
by peering through the glass views est to pass over but most visually ar- much contemporary art objects. s from 1912-13’s travels to Spain and tral s-shape intact. His Bathers with clunky. Matisse is reworking his fa-

color, allowing for error and review, forms, and an abandonment of myth To be certain, the works here pre-
altering the original “esquisse” as the for a focus on the mundane. This is sented are important, experimen-
final “tableau” is revealed. This idea most distilled in his monotypes lining tal and diverse, both in content and
of “becoming” and metamorphosis is one of the gallery’s walls: his gestural form and despite spanning only a few
very indicative of modernism at this sketches are reversed, creating small years. But these hard and brilliant can-
time, as is the exploitation of Eastern black prints defined scantly by white vases, sculptures and prints come at
exoticism, or “Orientalism” as it was lines to show the image, negatives first as such a shock, that without re-
known. But while the earlier influence taken to the extreme, yet preserving ally spending some time walking back
of Spain and Africa was felt in the their fragile refinement. At St. Michel through the galleries, reading the text,
lush and vivid tones and patterns in between 1914-1917, Matisse had a and getting close to examine them,
Matisse’s paintings, here, the portraits hand etching press installed and cre- regrettably, I think it likely that people
are an exercise for the artist to trace ated in those few years 8 lithographs, will overlook what is most impressive
and scrape, develop a new form of 66 drypoints and 69 monotypes, the and revelatory about the exhibition:
brushwork while synthesizing it with only instance of the latter in his entire an artist in the middle of his life, labo-
the Moorish influence and flatness, as career. rious in his craft, reworking his own
in his Fatma and Portrait of Olga Mer- pieces by new methods to create dif-
son. This is not a linear evolution but The paintings included in the last gal- ferent results, refusing to be prodded
rather “finding different ways to get leries show a radical simplification of and provoked into making reactionary
to the same destination”, as Matisse form, the artist using black “as a color pieces, revealing a successful synthe-
clarified, and we see this in the selec- of light instead of darkness,” addition- sis of formalism and experimentalism
tion of Jeanette and Back sculptures. al implementation of scraping lines, through various techniques. Lacking
In both series we see the same central and layered pigment in light areas the ego and flamboyance of Picasso,
form and gestural construction, but used to contrast the thinness of paint who was rumored to call Matisse a
the features slide, are eroded, resur- in the shadows. He is experimenting “maker of bright ties” and whose Les
face, are malleable; nothing is perma- with form and compositional unity Demoiselles d’Avignon turned every-
nent. He is showing us how art and the to very different effect. We find our- thing on its head only six years ear-
act of creating it is temporal, forever selves thematically looped back in the lier, Matisse chose another route alto-
incomplete, always in flux despite the last rooms: The Moroccans, Bathers gether: he worked. Instead of stylish
toil, rationalism and planning. by a River, Back from 1917, and The upheaval on display, we have here a
Piano Lesson. In the paintings and the study of a man’s passion, harnessed
Matisse’s resolute adherence to for- sculpture black divides them, color is and concentrated. Matisse, the Fauve
malism resulted in his unfair charac- an accent, bodies are mostly faceless, (“wild beast”), may have born his fury
terization as a conservative, but works geometric abstraction and formal styl- somberly but it drove him ceaselessly
like his Portrait of Yvonne Landsberg ization are paramount. In The Moroc- onward nevertheless, caused him to
from 1914, make a strong argument cans, a male figure sits off to the side, challenge himself repeatedly, carried
against that, showing the artist mak- the geometric melons on the left have and inspired him throughout his ca-
ing a dramatic and successful ap- swollen to monumental size, con- reer despite the sufferings and inter-
propriation of Cubism’s language. trasting the architecture in the back- ruptions of the war. s
Spared serving due to his age and in- ground—like an off-balance still-life.
fluenza, the artist remained working This gigantism is echoed in his Bath- —Jennifer Guinn studied German
Henri Matisse, Portrait of Yvonne Landsberg, 1914, oil on canvas, 58 x 38 3/8 inches, when many of his peers were enlist- ers by a River, in which the bodies are and Austrian fin de siecle art and
Philadelphia Museum of Art, The Louise and Walter Arensberg Collection, 1950. ed for duty in the war. This painting implied more than realized, the defini- culture at the University of Texas at
© 2010 Succession H. Matisse / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
heralds further significant breaks and tion from the black band which breaks Austin. She lived in Germany for a
miliar themes and pieces—the ele- exposure, like fine garments turned experiments in his style—the black, up and unifies the work not detailed few years after her studies and is
giac, “Arcadian” dancers/bathers of inside out so that the seams are re- banded “construction” lines used to human form or color variegation. One now back in the US, living in Brook-
the woods—to very different results. vealed and the colors muted. develop space lend new force and feels little of the earlier flowing motion lyn. She may be online anytime via
This work, like many in the exhibition, seriousness to the work. There is a and playfulness but rather the artist’s her blog, The Vagabond and is cur-
looks unfinished; Details are omitted, One also finds the influence of other parallel here with Picasso’s gridwork maturity and stoicism of these later rently at work on her first book of
lines show through, use of color is artists, like Delacroix, on Matisse; his and geometric bastardization of nat- years in the stiff, simplified shapes, essays.
less dramatic. It is a deliberate and works are drawn first on the canvas uralism, a new hardness highlighting but the trademark unification of the
careful balancing act: refinement and and then the space is filled in with Matisse’s continued use of flowing composition is further championed.

Today I feel as if I am mourning a sical performances were not limited
death. Is this the same man who be- to the stage in my home. The day
lieved in me enough to encourage my grandmother took me to see my
me to quit my job and start my own first movie, Snow White, at Radio
business? Opened his home to me, City Music Hall, I found it impossible
my little dog Winnie, and even col- to stay seated. I had to dance up and
laborated with me on my writing? Is down the aisles of the theater singing
this his evil twin? Confused, I am be- along with seven dwarfs: “Hi Ho, Hi
ginning to wonder if the man I loved Ho, it’s off to work we go.” Now, at
ever really existed. 37, I am singing again only this time
I am singing “Don’t Stop Believin’”
I feel I don’t know my right from left, along with the cast from GLEE.
and I find myself turning to things
that I loved as a child. At IKEA last In the midst of these cravings to
week I bought myself a stuffed ani- reclaim my childhood pleasures, I
mal. I claimed I was buying it for my wonder what it is about them that
dog, but really it’s for me. A bunny: I find so comforting. I must miss
light grey and white and softer then the days I could run crying into my
silk. I sometimes cuddle with it at mother’s arms and believe her with
night before going to bed. There is complete certainly when she said,
something about it that reminds me “Everything is going to be alright.”
of the tooth pillow I used to drag I wonder if this is an effort to do the
around when I was two. I imagined same for myself. I do long for the day
that it had super powers and would when I can ride the ups and downs
protect me from monsters that lin- of my life with as much fearless-
gered under the bed. Now I hope ness and excitement as I do riding
this bunny can protect me from the the Coney Island Cyclone. I want to
ones living in my head. be able to stare down the monsters
that scream in my head, No one will
I have noticed that singing has the ever love you!” and shout back, “Oh
same comforting effect. My love for yeah. Well I am still here. TADA!” s
singing and dancing began when
I was about three. That is when I —Ginna Christensen is an organic
started putting on shows for who- foods aficionado, avid cook, blogger,
ever would watch and listen. I cre- and the founder of 27ground.com, a
ated a stage for myself on the land- custom rug manufacturer based in
ing of stairs that overlooked our Los Angeles, CA.
living room. I had costume changes,
dance steps which I rehearsed, and
a wind up ukulele. Every number
ended with the same grand “TADA,”
signifying it was time for applause.
My grandmother thought I was a

genius, “She is so talented,” I often
heard her say. Singing made me feel
more alive, so much so that my mu-
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voted Bikram yogi, but, like with any
physical activity, incorporating other
forms of exercise always feels good.
As we settled into our class and into
our bodies, the sweat rolling, the sun
beaming through the windows, the
teacher reminded us that we are in
charge of the change we want to see,
within ourselves and in our lives.
“You work hard in yoga not to master

the pose but to master yourself,” she
said, as we sighed and sunk deep-
er and listened to the sound of our
hearts pounding and our lungs push-
ing open. “You work hard because
you know that although complacency
is easier, gentler, more comfortable,
it won’t take you any farther than you
already are.”
Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about made counting out cash a rarity. Re- I loved this.
what we’ve done to make everything cently, I was told I was “old-school”
around us easier. for still going to the Laundromat on —Marique Newell is a writer, blog-
Sundays rather than dropping my ger, and yogi based in Boston. An
Consider: from having automated loads of dirty clothes off for someone avid fan of live music, literature, lo-
car windows to keyless car entry, else to wash and fold for me. cal designers and artists, and the hot
from escalators to those moving yoga studio. Read more on her blog:
walking strips in the airport, to elec- Even when it comes to our bodies— hannahjustbreathe.wordpress.com.
tronics that do six million different doctors prescribe us pills to pop, be-
things, to conference calls, to remote cause downing a bit of medication
controls, to remote access to your takes all of three seconds versus 30
office desktop and internal servers. minutes spent on the treadmill every
You can even turn someone down day in an effort to lower cholesterol.
on a dating Web site with the simple
click of a “No, thanks” button rather Sometimes, I wonder if we forget
than take the time to write a simple how good it feels to experience the
but personal response. (I know this fruits of genuine effort.
because it happened to me. Awe-
some, right?) It’s kind of funny that, these days,
we actually have to work that much
We don’t even get out of the car to harder to do, well, real work.
pick up coffee or dry cleaning any-
more. We can have groceries deliv- Recently, I took a new friend to a
ered to our front door. Taxis, buses, Baptiste yoga class. I hadn’t been to
or some other form of public trans- that studio, or to a Baptiste class, in
portation takes us where we need months, and I was positively giddy
to go. A swipe of a credit card has for the change of scene. I am a de-

I’ve had my share of 60-hour-per- Focus on projects that are profitable
week, grueling jobs. But, becoming and/or personally fulfilling. I have a
a mother made every one of those babysitter two days a week and need
occupations seem like $3 Margari- to accomplish a week’s worth of “So I have to ask you something?” less woman. I live in the midst of replenish the soul in such a way that
ta Night at La Cantina. It wasn’t so work in that time. Therefore, focus- she whispers to me. She and anoth- the state with the highest fertil- I’m unsure I could ever unplug my-
much the act of being a mom that ing on miniscule tasks is not an op- er older co-worker, both of whom I ity rate in the nation and of those self from this place; even its winters
I found difficult, but rather the bal- tion. With everything I do, I now ask do not know well, have pulled me fertile 2.8 million people, 58 per of dumped snow that piles up on the
ancing of work and motherhood and myself, “Is this project worthwhile? aside at work. I smile politely, as cent are members of the Church driveway like garbage in the heap
personal life. Can I benefit from it in a substantial cornered animals are prone to do. of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints has sunk it’s teeth into a place in
way? Is something else a greater (LDS) or “the Mormons”. This is a my heart. Sure there is a tradeoff in
Just four weeks before giving birth priority?” These three questions ul- “Are you pregnant?” she whispers. mostly conservative Christian re- that one must live and work around
to my daughter, I launched an iPhone timately save a ton of time and keep ligious group begun in the United the social morays of the LDS church
app called Feather Report, which me focused on the big picture. Shocked that two women I do not States in the 1800s based out of Salt even if one isn’t a member, but I’ve
tells women what to wear based on know would join forces to publicly Lake City. A large covenant of the always been okay with that. I don’t
the weather, their body type, and Relinquish the guilt. Like many wom- humiliate me I simply stutter, “No, LDS belief is that reproduction is the know anything else. I like being
lifestyle. Needless to say, the tim- en, mine is a two-income family. just fat I suppose.” single most important part of life. considered an edgy outsider while
ing was ridiculous. But, I pushed Still, I wasn’t prepared for how con-
through and have managed to carve flicted I’d feel about working once
out some semblance of a routine. my daughter was born. Ultimately,
And so, here are my tips to making I’m doing something that I love, and
it all—family and career and friend- that’s a lesson I want to pass on
ships and sanity—work. to my child. When you really want
something—in my case, to give my
Be present. When you’re working, family the best life possible—you’ll
work. But, when you’re not, focus figure out how to get it. And when Even as the words fall out of my They believe it is one’s earthly duty wearing a pink cardigan and a pencil
on enjoying your surroundings and I get off track? I just repeat steps 1 mouth, I know that I haven’t gained to bring souls down from heaven to skirt. It suits me.
self. If I’m spending time away from through 4. more than a gradual five pounds be part of God’s Army. Thus, most
my daughter, it better be worth my since my wedding a year before. LDS couples marry young and begin Still, my continued childlessness 2
while. —Melisa Russo is the author of The having children shortly after marry- years into marriage has begun to of-
Lil Bee www.thelilbee.com, a daily More than 4 million babies are born ing. Living nestled in the gorgeous fend a certain population of my co-
Prioritize. Figure out what three things lifestyle blog, and Feather Report, each year in the United States. Wasatch Mountain range my entire workers and extended family mem-
have to get done each day. Anything an iPhone app and fashion blog Of those 4 million approximately life, the LDS church to me is simply bers. They keep seeing baby bumps
else you accomplish is bonus. www.featherreport.blogspot.com. 50,000 of those babies are born in a political/religious by-product of on me where there are just
She lives outside of New York City Utah alone, a state with a popula- choosing to live here. Sure, it was bumps none. Utah’s
Get help. When Feather Report first with her husband, daughter, and tion of only 2.8 million. 50,000 ba- rough being the only non-LDS/non- p e a k childbear-
launched, I did everything on my two dogs. bies a year. Guess how many babies republican kid in school at times, ing age
own, from styling the outfits to mar- this Salt Lake City, Utah native has? but it wasn’t bad enough to keep me is 24, mean-
keting and finances. I had nobody to Zero. Guess how many people I live from living in such a beautiful and ing woman have
watch my daughter, so I’d start work- and work with who think my choice safe place. Many of my non-LDS already had 2 to 3 chil-
ing when my husband came home to remain childless is horrendous? classmates from high school imme- dren at that age. At 24 I was
and power through until 2am. It was Probably 90 percent. diately left town after graduation but unmarried. In 2009, the average age
exhausting and inefficient. Finally, I couldn’t bring myself to leave. My at which women get married in the
I realized I couldn’t do everything Now, I can’t go much deeper into family is here and while I’ve traveled U.S. is 26, while Utah’s has re-
alone. I hired a couple of interns and my own story without giving read- extensively, NOTHING beats a Utah cently risen to 24 from 21
my world changed completely. ers background on why it is that summer night, literally, nothing on in 2005. Also only 26
I am considered a heathen child- earth. The smells and the soft wind percent of Utah

women attain a bachelor’s degree barren.” Or, “I was born a hermaph- qualms about feeling to be an “un- tify, rather than accept, my childless- —Emily June Mangelson currently
compared to 32% of men. I have a rodite, so it’s really not a possibility. natural” decision, while despite cir- ness. “Maybe it just isn’t the ri e” or lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. She is
bachelor’s degree, and I was mar- But I’m glad you brought it up.” cumstances or proof to the contrary, “Perhaps your maternal instincts just the mother of two silly, little dogs
ried on the cusp of 26. So this sec- a pregnancy/baby is always a bless- haven’t kicked in yet” and “Just wait and works in the legal field. She
tion of my co-workers and extended My decisions for not having children ing. According to the Guttmacher In- until you turn 40, you’ll wish you had” keeps a personal and hilarious
family members are completely are deeply personal, and I rarely stitute, who assists Planned Parent- and my personal favorite… “But who blog of life stories and essays at
unsure what to do with such an share them with anyone outside hood with their statistical data, more will care for you when you’re older?” www.emilythemug.blogspot.com
anomaly. It is as if I am some my close social circle even though than half of all pregnancies in the Wait, what? And I’m the selfish one,
sort of rare lizard showcased at at this point it might seem I am just United States, somewhere around you say?
a zoo; they poke at me, but until I throwing up my middle finger at the 3 million are unintended. Needless
become something they can safely system. Personally, I do not feel chil- to say, Utah is not one of the states Living in the epicenter of a culture
categorize, like “mother”, I am best dren are a fit in my life, they have that have recently allowed for more based heavily on the creation of
kept behind glass. never been something I have desired Medicaid eligibility for family plan- more and more humans, makes it
or craved as a part of my life plan. ning, despite the nation at large hav- difficult to argue my decision. Their
Even my grandmother came up to (This did cost me many a boyfriend.) ing more than 38 million women in belief that I am not whole without
me at my brother’s wedding to pat I feel children should be desperately need of publicly funded contracep- children, is just that, a belief. One can
my belly (quite publicly while taking wanted, not something you create tive care. According to the Federal only argue facts, not deep seeded
photos) and said “Oh, you’re preg- simply because you’re at “that point Interagency Forum on Child and religious belief, nor would I offend
nant!” Once again, I was still the in life” or it is the “next step”. I also Family Statistics in 2008, 19 percent them by trying. That said, I cannot
seem, without a baby bump, to con-
vince them I am a good and whole
person. This is a social road block,
a river I will never cross. I will be
the childless woman first, a person
second. Most of the time when the
“so-when-do-you-two-plan-to-start-
a-family?” elevator talk is begun, I
same size 10 I’d been the year be- can’t say the thought of my hav- of children in the United States cur- simply smile, nod and walk away to
fore, so I simply smiled politely and ing babies has ever put a big smile rently live below the poverty line, allow for the least embarrassment
said “Nope, just fat.” Others’ need on my face. This confession once and 24.5 percent of children in the for us both.
for me to be pregnant is so palpable caused a person to call me “selfish”. United States require some sort of
I find myself purposely dressing on The obvious retort to which is that special educational service for what Strangely enough, while I’m met with
certain occasions to make it clear having children is essentially the is termed a “severe difficulties” with the continuous distain or belief that
there isn’t a growing baby lurking. ultimate selfish act any person can an emotional/behavioral problem I don’t yet know myself, according
Empire waists are out of the ques- take; the creation of another person and 7.1 percent need assistance due to the US Census Bureau in 2008 18
tion. I find the presumption more whom you feel you have the stable to “minor” emotional/behavioral dif- percent of American women of child-
offensive than the sentiment. I un- mental and emotional capabilities to ficulties. Only 63 percent of children bearing age do not have children. In
derstand the sentiment that people shape and mold takes a lot of gall. are covered under private health- fact, childlessness is most common
find babies to be wonderful bless- I simply don’t have that in me. So care with 33 percent requiring some among highly educated women.
ings and am flattered they feel I am I only said, “Okay, I must be selfish sort of public healthcare. This is the In 2008, 24 percent of women with
a qualified parental candidate, but then, I’m okay with that.” When in “natural” decision? bachelor’s degrees and beyond end-
there is no need to publicly discuss actuality I was so offended I could ed their childbearing years without
it with me, especially if you don’t barely breathe. One might assume I don’t like chil- children compared to just 15 per-
know me. When discussing this dren. But I do! In fact, I am about to be cent of those with only a high school
story with friends, it seems nowhere Mothers in Utah are not made to a very happy Godmother. So the fact diploma. I think it has been fairly
else in the nation would a complete defend their decision to have chil- that my beloved home city is heaving proven one need not be a genius to
stranger to a woman’s reproduc- dren, and yet I am made to defend with children, schools (badly funded procreate, but such numbers beg
tion situation find it appropriate to my decision not to have children. I ones), parks and swimming pools is the question: In today’s disheveled
ask such a question. I’ve decided suppose that is what offends me the fine by me. But even in a group of world does it take a genius not to? s
to begin answering solely to make most, that I am obliged to defend friends and family I am constantly
them uncomfortable: “Actually I’m myself against what people make no bombarded with people trying to jus-

My frequent trips to the city of light
have resulted in the following list
of my favorite Parisian experiences
and I always add a few new things
to try while I’m there. Here is my list,
if and when you go to Paris, this is
a great starting point but there is so
much to do and depending on what
time of year you are there, there is
always something cool going on in
the city, such as Paris Plage, when
the road along the Seine becomes a
city beach. You read that right, they
pour sand along the road, set up
chaise lounges and misters so Pa-
risians can don their skimpy bikinis
and hit the city beach!
Almost anything you could want to

know about Paris, you can find in
books or online. Researching a trip
before you go is a great way to get
excited about the trip. Since you are
you, and I am me, I’m not going to
tell you where to stay in Paris. There A little money saving tip someone spot. Pierre Herme macaroons are
are zillion hotels to suite your taste turned me onto, is podcasts. You can thought to be the best macaroons
and budget. I’ll leave that to you. avoid buying audio guides in muse- in Paris. I have done some quality
ums and avoid paying for city tours research and I have to agree. The
Before you go, buy the Knopf Map by going online and downloading sleek, black store front of the bou-
Guide Book. This small book costs a few podcasts. ITunes offers pod- tique at 72, rue Bonaparte, make
roughly $9 and is my go-to guide- casts for everything from shopping you stop and wonder what every-
book for all major cities. The book is routes to pubcrawls. For Paris, Rick one is lined up for. It’s alluring and
broken out into neighborhood sec- Steves has a few free ones, including inside, the store is beautiful. Pierre
tions with corresponding fold-out the Musee d’Orsay and Versailles. I Herme is know for having innovative
maps. Listed below each map are would also suggest Cityzeum for a flavors like passion fruit and choco-
suggested museums, restaurants wide range of audio guides. late or key lime pie. I always go the
I was in a high-end watch store in Les never would I have guessed that my I am lucky that I am able to visit Paris and shopping. After countless trips morning I fly home and bring a few
Halles with nutella on my face. The purchase and inhalation of a banana a few times a year. I work for ACIS, to Paris, I still carry it with me every What you save on guided museum home for my mother.
fairly neat line of delicious hazelnut nutella crepe was the cause. Bienv- an educational travel company, that day I am there. visits you can spend on countless
chocolate was painted from the cor- enue a Paris! sends high school teachers and their indulgences, like macaroons. Maca- More macarons? Yes please! Ladu-
ner of my mouth across my cheek students all over the world. My trips Eiffel Tower—If you have never been roons are on my permanent to-do ree has been around since 1862 and
like a stroke of blush. To my horror, My first trip to Paris was frustrating to Paris entail doing quality control to Paris, you should go to the Eiffel list. I search for them. I recently found they have beautifully maintained tea
this was the reflection I caught in the and not what I was expecting. I con- visits with traveling school groups Tower and go to the top to see the them at a little French bakery in Miami. salons in Paris. It’s a real treat to go
store mirror as I was leaving. My first tinually got lost, spoke no French, or- and working with our local office to view of the city. Get your picture Their popularity is on the rise in the US here for tea, brunch, or ice cream
trip to Paris had many embarrassing dered the wrong food, and seeming- ensure happy travelers. And if you taken, be a tourist!! Go at night and and I’m sure they will be the next cup- with macaroons on top! It is a great
moments but this one lingers vividly ly annoyed the locals at every turn. It are starting to doubt the “work” part see it sparkle. It really is a magical cake. To say I love them would be an break from a long day of shopping,
in my mind. Lost, looking for the Lou- took a long time for me to warm up of these trips, I also get to check out experience. Less than magical are understatement. The meltiness of the sightseeing and the perfect spot to
vre (which, by the way, is enormous to Paris but once I did, there was no new restaurants, hotels, and museum the crowds, especially at night, but meringue and smooth white chocolate sit and plan your next meal!
and was only a block away), map in turning back. It’s been 10 years and exhibits. Sounds glamorous, and it you no longer have to wait in line! middle, make them hard to resist. In
hand, I decided to give up my day- more crepes than I care to count, but often is, but at the end of the day, my The Eiffel Tower now accepts online Paris, they are better than good. Here I spend almost every morning of my
long search and ask a Parisian store Paris and I are in love. Okay, I’m in feet are often blistered and my head reservations for individuals. Take ad- are the two best places to fill up! work trips at Notre Dame meeting
clerk for help. I assumed her smirks love with Paris and I don’t know how is spinning from running around the vantage of this and book ahead so groups so I spend a lot of time at
and giggles were due to my poor Paris feels about me, but I would like city all day, being the smiling repre- that you don’t waste any valuable If there is a line out the door and Cafe Panis. It’s on the corner of Blvd
attempts at speaking French, but to think that the feeling is mutual. sentative of my company. shopping time in line!! down the street, you are in the right St. Michel and from the outside (??)

too and knows the woes of “need” the art, the shopping, even the oc-
The Montparnasse area is a great verse “want” verse “can’t leave Paris casional nasty waiter or store clerk.
spot for eating and shopping. Rue without”. They are so… Parisian! I have found
de Rennes has every major store, that no matter how many times I go
like Zara and Mango and all the side After all of your sightseeing, shop- back, I still want more. I hope that
streets are full of Parisian boutiques. ping and eating, you might need to you too, can fall in love with Paris
Check out Rue du Four for a start. Tara indulge in a little R&R. Though La and make room for macaroons in
Jarmon has a store on Rue du Four. Mosquee Hammam is not for the your life. There is always room for
She recently did a line for Target, her faint of heart, I highly recommend it macaroons! s
clothes are elegant, classy and mod- for anyone looking to relax and ex-
ern. Manoush is another little store perience something new and… very —Liz Rees lives in Boston’s North
that has a few locations throughout different. The Mosque offers a res- End with her husband Martin and
Paris. I like the eclectic line of clothes, taurant serving delicious tea and a one year-old daughther, Carys. She
shoes and bags. Anthropologie oc- hammam where you can be soaked, has worked in educational travel for
casionally carries their line. scrubbed and rubbed for less than the last 10 years exploring the world
$50. The hammam is popular so you and expanding the horizons of stu-
Are you noticing a theme here? will need at least an afternoon to tru- dents and adults alike. Be it travel,
Shopping and eating then more ly enjoy this experience. They have or motherhood, Liz has a lightheart-
shopping and eating. It’s Paris, this separate days for men and women ed approach to life. Liz is a lover of
is what you do! Onto that, visiting but be prepared as this is a very adventure and is always looking for
a grocery store when traveling is open, very naked experience! her next great experience.
fun. You see the locals, what they
eat or cook. There really isn’t any Paris is everything wonderful about
comparison for La Grande Epicerie. travel...the culture, the architecture,
It is, by far, the most wonderful gro-
cery store in the world. I got locked
into this store during the Novem-
ber 2008 student demonstrations. It
was like I had died and gone to food
heaven. I watched as they pushed
the shopping carts across the doors
and thought, is there a better place
but I assure you, the food is excel- Le Plomb du Cantal is an alsaciene to be trapped? You will be aston-
lent and a good value. Additionally, restaurant in Montparnasse. Lo- ished by the beautiful food and get
the waitstaff all speak English and cated at 3 rue de la Gaîté, which is ready to be sad to leave, it’s just that
are helpful. Well, helpful for Parisian a great street full of theaters and kind of place. I pick up salad dress-
waiters. I love the Chevre salad. The bars. There are also a few seedy ings, chocolates and other typically
French know how to do salads; they peep shows but the former make french treats like fleur de sel in here
always have fried potatoes, cheese up for it. I go here EVERY time I’m and bring them home for friends
and meat on them! Go here after you in Paris and I go for the truffade. If and family.
visit Notre Dame and San Chapelle. you don’t know what one is, you
need to find out, your tastebuds Attached to this wonder of a store is
Chez Janou makes me happy. Lo- will thank you. To give you the gist Le Bon Marche. This little department
cated just off the Place du Vosges in of it, it’s potatoes, cheese (tons of store and I say little because there are
the Marais, this neighborhood spot cheese), oil, and roasted garlic, some big ones like Printemps and Gal-
is sure to please. A reservation is a need I say more? It’s amazingly de- lerie Lafayette in Paris but this gem, on
must, as is the chocolate mouse for licious and so unexpected. You can the Rive Gauche, is the real deal. They
dessert. I usually go on a Sunday order truffade and steak or truffade carry all the high-end lines and have
night after a day of shopping in the and salad, which is what I usually a beautifully tempting shoe section. I
Marais. get because it’s more food than you have called my grandmother from here
need to eat in a day. asking for help. She is a big shopper

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