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Arts and entertainment for the Eastside January 2012

Quest for a perfect body

Indoor skydiving

As more and more people clamor for plastic surgery, what are the risks and benefits of going under the knife?

And other fun activities

Spring fashion preview Make your winter wardrobe work for warmer weather, plus get the look that’s going to sizzle this season

Inside scoop: dine

Hear from women who say they’ve gained self-confidence, medical pros who offer advice and cautions and those who say self-esteem is more than skin-deep

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Welcome to 2012 I don’t believe in making New Year’s resolutions. If you’re going to make a positive change in your life, I think you should just go for it. No matter if it’s January or July.

In this issue of The Scene, we tackle the topic of change in various ways.

With a guide to spring fashion, our guest writer Alix Rose, from the wildly successful, self-titled indie fashion blog, gives us an idea of how pieces from your winter wardrobe can transition into spring and summer. As she points out, spring is a glorious non-committal period.

The scarves and heavy coats are put away. But the blazers left over from holiday parties can still be used over cotton dresses that will later work for summer.

There are more dramatic ways to improve yourself than a change of clothes.

In our cover story, we explore and attempt to honor, two sides of an often hotly-debated topic – plastic surgery.

Whether you’re someone who sees it as going against Mother Nature, or you’re a hot momma who’s proud of your post-baby body work, many people have strong opinions, and even emotional responses, when talking about plastic surgery.

I implore you to keep an open mind to both sides. As the story points out, some people are better off focusing on self-acceptance, self-love – appreciating their own gifts and uniqueness.

Others are ready for lifestyle changes. These changes can help people to become their ideal selves, on the inside, the outside or both.

No rush, but as you go about this year, find what positive changes make you a happier, healthier person.

Whether it’s getting a flat tummy so you can finally feel confident in your own skin, getting a metaphorical monkey off your back, or making a commitment to take better care of yourself, take it from Gandhi: Be the change you want to see.

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Finally, a cookbook from chef John Howie

The demand for plastic surgery soars

What clothes will pop in the new year

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Don’t let winter weather keep you from that adrenaline rush

BY JOSH SUMAN | PHOTOS BY CHAD COLEMAN The Eastside is full of people who identify through their active lifestyle. From hiking Mount Si to paddle boarding Lake Washington or kayaking through the area’s network of waterways, getting into the great outdoors is one of the most attractive elements of life in the Puget Sound region.

But once the clocks are set back and the sunshine begins to wane, the elements become an obstacle.

Not anymore.

Indoor activities throughout the area can be an outlet for releasing pent-up energy and a great way to feel the rush without venturing into sub-freezing temperatures or a torrential downpour.

Here are a few spots we found that offer all the excitement, without the risk of hypothermia.

iFly Seattle Indoor Skydiving

Whether you’re a first-time flyer or seasoned skydiver, iFly Seattle offers an experience unlike any other.

With professional flight instructors, a state-of-the-art vertical wind tunnel with controllable airflow and all the flight gear required, iFly promises an experience full of “excitement, adrenaline and adventure.”

Rates vary from $59.95 for a first-time flyer package to $525 for 30 minutes of fly time for seasoned flyers. Group and party reservations also are available.

349 Tukwila Parkway 206-244-4359 www.iflyseattle.com lysa@iflyseattle.com

K1 Speed Seattle Indoor Go Kart Racing

With the only track in Washington running greenfriendly, 20-horsepower electric karts, K1 Speed is the premier indoor go kart facility in the area.

The half-mile etched concrete surface includes seven turns with drifting capabilities. Karts travel up to 40 mph and don’t “bog down” like their gasoline-powered

INSTRUCTOR EMMET BUCHANAN, left, and iFly CEO Bill Adams demonstrate flying at iFly Seattle in Tukwila. counterparts.

A yearly license is available for $5.95 and Arrive and Drive packages begin at $20. Corporate reservations and parties also are available.

2207 NE Bel-Red Road, Redmond 425-555-9999 www.K1speed.com

Sky High Sports Indoor Trampoline

Featuring nearly 25,000 square feet of wall-to-wall trampoline space, Sky High Sports is a one-of-a-kind experience.

The facility includes five jumping courts, with one reserved exclusively for kids, as well as a foam pit and two dodgeball courts.

Sky High Sports also offers AIRobics, a specially designed course that mixes traditional aerobic exercise with the exhilaration of jumping.

All trampolines feature a specially designed, spring-

loaded frame that is covered by two-inch thick safety padding and court supervisors are always on hand to deal with safety concerns. And with trampoline walls surrounding each court, the risk of falling off is never a worry.

Jumpers under 18 must have a parent-signed waiver.

Rates begin at $11 per hour with specials and a private court for parties also available.

1445 120th Ave. NE, Bellevue 425-990-JUMP (5867) sea.jumpskyhigh.com

Stone Gardens Indoor Climbing Center

Indoor climbing finally has a home in Bellevue with the opening of the Crossroads location of Stone Gardens, which has twice the climbing space of the original Seattle location.

21,000 square feet of climbing terrain spread across two

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top rope and lead areas as well as a pair of walls dedicated specifically for bouldering, which have bouldering problems ranging from V-0 to V-12.

Routes are set professionally by the team at Stone Gardens and are designed to accommodate the most novice of climbers while still presenting routes challenging enough for savvy veterans.

The facility also features a kids area and is home to a youth climbing team.

Walk-ins are encouraged and private reservations also are available.

15600 N.E. Eighth St., Bellevue 425-644-2445; www.stonegardens.com bellevue@stonegardens.com

EMILY ESTRADA, a staff climbing instructor, tackles a route at Stone Gardens indoor climbing gym at Crossroads in Bellevue.

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John Howie Satisfying a decade-long goal, the Seastar and steakhouse restaurateur has finally written down his culinary secrets, including some standout fish recipes, in this debut cookbook

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John Howie fans have cause to throw a dinner party this month, and it has nothing to do with successful weight-loss resolutions.

At least not if you're a fan of Seastar Restaurant's lobster mac and cheese.

Howie, Seastar chef and owner of a namesake steakhouse in Bellevue, published his first cookbook this winter, "Passion & Palate" ($42).

A 10-year itch satisfied, the book is a compilation of his eclectic obsession with gourmet food, he says.

It's also a response to the daily requests he gets for recipes from guests, and it certainly catalogs his most popular creations.

The focus of the book is simple, what John Howie likes to eat best.

Seafood is his specialty, and the book's gem is found in its fish section.

The value isn't in the ingredients list, which can be long where salsas and relishes are concerned, but it's in his precise instructions for cooking fish.

His master recipe, Parmigianocrusted Halibut, guides cooks through the precise methods for breading and frying to perfection. At Seastar, the fish is filleted thin and flash-seared, so it spends little time on the grill.

"The key is don't overcook your fish," he says. "You can always go back and add a little more heat."

At times the ingredient lists, which include black truffles and quail eggs, can be intimidating, but he attempts to set the reader at ease with a glossary of the rarest ingredients and how to find them.

To make sure his recipe translates from a busy restaurant kitchen to a home kitchen, Howie assembled a team of about 350 testers.

Admittedly, most of the recipes in the book, including a whole section on ceviche and a recipe for ancho chili-rubbed salmon with a sweet chili hollandaise, are meant to challenge the average cook. But he also included a few simple recipes aimed to replace Taco Tuesday, including his Texas-style chili, made with pineapple juice.

He also brings readers back to the basics with several pages dedicated to homemade soup stocks and salad dressings.

As a published work, the merit of Howie's tried and true recipes overcomes the book's thoughtless design and lack of fluidity. Casual and unidentified photos of family are interspersed between formal recipes making an awkward juxtaposition of high taste and personal memories.

A short autobiography recalls the tragic death of his father at a young age and how he ended up in foster care for a few weeks while his mother battled an alcohol addiction.

The rest of the story recalls how the self-taught chef learned from experience and succeeded through hard work.

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THE TWO-TONED BANDWAGON If you haven’t hopped on, it’s not too late. The color scheme of black and brown has carried the label of fashion enemies for too many seasons, but this spring they will be the best of stylish friends. It was the perfect way to mix up the black and gray winter uniform. It will also be the stylish way to ease into spring. Just add a colored heel and spring yourself stylishly into the season.

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SPRING-SUMMER DRESSES I mentioned that it gets warm enough to ditch the layers; that means dresses with no tights. It also means dresses with no backs – OK, so it may not be that warm, but it’s time to start picking dresses that can go from spring to summer. For example, pick a little red dress with three-quarter sleeves that has transition style, warm enough for the cool weather, but cool enough for spring. The little polka dot openback (left) can work in the springtime, with a coat or maybe even that tuxedo blazer, and will be just itching to make its full appearance this summer.

TO SUM UP Spring is one of my favorite fashion seasons. It’s a non-commitment style season, much like fall, where you can pair your winter pieces with the new pieces you’ll be purchasing for summer. So have a little fun this spring and mix it up.

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In search of a better body, millions of people are choosing plastic surgery. But here’s what you should know before spending the big bucks and taking your chances under the knife

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Imagine being so self-conscious, that even your husband of 10 years has never seen you completely naked.

That used to be Sara Hagen.

In an emotional testimonial video on a Seattle plastic surgeon’s website, the 36-year-old mother of two tells the story of how her body, and self-confidence, underwent a transformation a year ago.

That’s when she flew from her home in Bozeman, Mont., to downtown Seattle to get a “mommy makeover.” This series of cosmetic surgical procedures, that takes place during just one session, included a tummy tuck, breast lift and breast augmentation.

Hagen had been thinking about getting the makeover ever since giving birth to her first daughter in 2004. But after her second daughter was born in 2008, it was time to take action.

Despite Hagen’s slender figure, dark brown hair and killer smile, looking at herself in the mirror was “traumatic,” she says. It was past the point where diet and exercise could have helped. After her abdominal muscles had separated because of her pregnancies, what was left was a scarred, stretched surface. It was difficult to live with – despite having a husband who reassured her that she was beautiful.

Because her options in Montana were limited, Hagen set out to find a plastic surgeon who would be just one direct flight away. After a year of doing her homework of finding a qualified surgeon online, and three or four months of travel and consultations in areas that included Denver and California, Hagen found her surgeon in Seattle – Dr. Shahram Salemy.

The board-certified, Yale graduate had the winning credentials. Plus, he was just a nice guy.

“His personality was very warm, like ‘He’s not just going to tell me what I want to hear,” Hagen says. “I had some questions and he answered them incredibly well to the point where I could understand.”

Hagen was impressed when Salemy called her at

home after the first consultation, just to say it was nice to meet her and that he was available for questions.

Salemy further impressed Hagen when he came in to do her procedure on a day off, because her scheduled appointment ended up coinciding closely with the birth of his child.

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The number of breast lifts in 2010, up 70 percent since 2000 A little tender, a little painful at first – it didn’t take long for Hagen to recover from the procedures to her abdomen and breasts.

After a week of rest in Seattle, then a couple more weeks of downtime at home in Montana, Hagen was back to work at the local Harley-Davidson dealer.

She still has stretch marks, and will always have a scar from her surgeries, but they’re fading – along with her negative body image, she says.

Now, a year after her January 2011 surgery, Hagen has paid off the $18,000 makeover. She didn’t choose the

cheapest surgeon; she chose the one who had the most experience and a personality she connected with.

The thousands of dollars, pain, recovery time, and even the potentially life-threatening risk of the surgery were worth it, she says.

“Dr. Shalemy gave me a body I could only have hoped to have.”

A GROWING TREND The Montana mom is not alone.

According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the number of women electing to get mommy makeovers is on the rise.

Women had nearly 112,000 tummy tucks in 2010, up 85 percent since 2000; 90,000 breast lifts, up 70 percent since 2000; and 296,000 breast augmentations, up 39 percent since 2000.

“In the last decade, we’ve seen women’s attitudes about cosmetic surgery change,” says Dr. Phillip Haeck, ASPS president. “Today, women are not afraid to admit that they love their children, but they wish their bodies looked the way they did before their first pregnancies.

And they’re not afraid to acknowledge that they may need a little help beyond a healthy diet and exercise.”

The mommy makeover is only one small piece in the soaring demand for plastic surgery.

Every year, millions of women and men are selecting surgical treatments to enhance, minimize, nip and tuck all manner of physical features. From face lifts and tummy tucks, breast augmentation and liposuction, to laser hair removal and Botox injections, there is a procedure out there that can repair, remove, lift and smooth just about every inch of the human body.

Technological advances have increased the options people can consider. Public opinion has changed, too.

Once a taboo subject, plastic surgery now receives better treatment from the media, TV and popular culture.

There’s even a TV show where brides-to-be compete against one another for the wedding of their dreams, expensive reception and dream honeymoon with new

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It also helps to choose someone the patient has good chemistry with.

“You have to be able to trust this person with your life,” Egrari says.

Sara Hagen, 36, underwent a ‘mommy makeover’ which included a tummy tuck, breast lift and breast augmentation, in January 2010.

COURTESY PHOTO bridal boobs included.

How to be safe Broader public acceptance and safer technology has helped bring on a demand for plastic surgery. It’s also brought on a multitude of individuals eager to cash in on a lucrative field.

When it comes to finding the right surgeon, it’s not time to bargain-hunt, says Dr. Sepehr Egrari, who has his own practice, and is also a staff member at Overlake Hospital Medical Center and Overlake Surgery Center.

It’s about finding someone with the right credentials and a great track record. Doing one’s homework to find the right surgeon can mean the difference between impressive results and a botched surgery, or sometimes, even life and death.

Here’s what to do: First, when you’re interviewing a potential surgeon, ask him if he’s certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery. This is the only board that certifies plastic surgeons that is recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialities.

If someone is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery, it means he or she must first complete years of intensive training in an accredited program before passing the board’s rigorous written and oral exams.

The American Board of Plastic Surgery is not the same as the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery, Egrari says. While it sounds similar, the latter is not recognized by the ABMS. According to the board of cosmetic surgery’s website, this is superior to other boards for cosmetic surgery, as it is the only board certifying doctors in cosmetic surgery. However, many of the physicians so certified are oral surgeons, dentists, OB/Gyn, dermatologists, family practice doctors or internists.

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When considering plastic surgery as an option, it’s also important to realize that a little nip-tuck can’t fix everything, says Katie Miller, an Everett resident and Amazon employee.

While Miller had a type of weight-loss surgery as opposed to a cosmetic procedure, she’s another example of how someone’s appearance, health and all-around well-being can be improved through surgery.

Several years ago, after her gastric bypass operation reduced her stomach from the size of a football to the size of an egg, Miller went from a size 22 to a size 8.

No matter if the surgery is for vanity or for health, don’t use it as a quick-fix, Miller says. It’s about a lifestyle change.

“Surgery was simply a tool to help me lose weight.”

But, while a slimmer waistline and a younger appearance can result from a procedure, experts debate whether plastic surgery can improve self-esteem.

“Our capitalist society has an interest in keeping you insecure about yourself, because then they can sell you teeth-whitening, deodorant, weight loss, etc.,” says Jonathan Brown, a University of Washington psychology professor with a Ph.D. from UCLA. Having high self-esteem is simply an individual’s ability to be resilient in the face of rejection, failure or

disappointment, Brown says. It involves coping and acceptance skills.

He compares someone with low self-esteem seeking plastic surgery to a diabetic seeking insulin.

Still, diabetics may need insulin, and some people may feel better after plastic surgery, says Dr. Ernest Madhavan, a Bellevue psychiatrist who teaches in the University of Washington’s Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science.

Change is a part of life, and when it leads to selfacceptance, it’s a good thing, Madhavan says.

“For example, when people say, ‘I feel better after losing weight,’ what they are really saying is, ‘I find myself more acceptable.’ ” Self-acceptance could come from positive changes including quitting smoking, giving up certain foods such as gluten that could allow a person to lose weight and feel healthier, or even getting plastic surgery.

People who continue to feel inadequate despite repeated lifestyle changes may not benefit from plastic surgery, Madhavan says. In that case, psychotherapy to promote acceptance would likely be more helpful, rather than making a physical change.

After her mommy makeover, Hagen feels like she’s gained self-acceptance.

While some are OK with their post-baby bodies, she didn’t want to live with skin that sagged and draped from her frame.

“I wanted to feel good about myself. I wanted to fit into clothes.”

And now she does. For Hagen, the transformation on the inside was just as miraculous, if not more so, than her new body.

Dr. Sepehr Egrari in the surgical suite at the Egrari Plastic Surgery Center in Bellevue on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2011. Egrari is also a staff member at Overlake’s hospital and surgery center. His specialties include body contouring after weight loss. CHAD COLEMAN photo

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BY NAT LEVY The holidays have come and gone, and it’s time to hunker in for the rest of the winter. Between ski trips and Valentine’s Day there are still a lot of desserts to be had. But who can keep drinking all that coffee with every slice of cake? The new year is a time for resolutions, and this year it’s time to experiment with a new desert drink: port.

Originating in Portugal’s Douro Valley in the northern provinces, port wine is about as sweet as it gets. Typically red wines, port varieties are often high in alcohol content and residual sugars, with a lingering fruity flavor.

Technically, if what you are drinking isn’t from Portugal it’s not true port, much like it’s only champagne if made in the specific region of France. But numerous countries, including the United States have perfected the process. In fact, a number of Washington wineries turn out some delicious port-like wine flavors.

Knipprath Cellars, Spokane. www.knipprath-cellars.com

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This relatively young winery, which began full-time operations in 1999, doesn’t lack for flavor and variety. Knipprath Cellars specializes in port offerings with seven different kinds. Check out their LaV port that features merlot aged with vanilla beans imported from Mexico and Mada-

gascar. Yes, this bottle sounds too good to be true, but it’s all there, and you won’t even break the bank ordering one. A 375 ml bottle goes for $17.99 and a 750 ml liter bottle will cost you $29.99.

Eleven Winery, Bainbridge Island. www.elevenwinery.com

You don’t have to go all the way out to Eastern Washington to experience this fine winery. Eleven Winery is just a short ferry ride away and features port offerings for both the red and white wine aficionados.

The owners speak highly of the Sweet Sarah, named for the owner Matt Albee’s wife Sarah, because as he says, “She is the sweetest of them all.” Eleven has been making port since 2004, and it features tasting rooms in both Bainbridge and Poulsbo.

Paradisos del Sol, Zillah. www.paradisosdelsol.com

This Yakima Valley winery is well-known for its “Zort” wine, a zinfandel-based port.

This wine is a limited edition, and is meant for small groups. In an interview with Paul Vandenberg, he admits to making ruby port-style wines so his wife has a drink to pair with her dark chocolate. Vandenberg characterizes his port as something to be enjoyed “in front of a fire on a howling winter night while releasing its captive sunshine.

Its bramble fruit and spicy aromatics evoke summer in the berry patch with your lover.”

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1-9: The Tiger & the Flame 1-14: Astitva – A Tale of Two Queens with Srivani Jade & Dr. Ratna Roy 1-30: Foothills Brass – Time Machine

Bill Medley of the Righteous Brothers will perform Jan. 29 at Snoqualmie Casino

Neptune Theatre 1303 NE 45th Street, Seattle, 206-781-5755

1-14: Allen Stone with Seattle Rock Orchestra 1-17: City and Colour 1-25: Concrete Blonde 1-27: Windowpane 1-28: Martin Sexton More: www.stgpresents.org/neptune

Paramount Theatre 911 Pine Street, Seattle, 206-467-5510

1-22: David Garrett 1-25: Avicii – House for Hunger Tour More: www.stgpresents.org/paramount

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1-25: Wu-Tang Clan More: www.showboxonline.com/events.php

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1-26: Tribute to Abba starring Arrival 1-29: The Righteous Brother Bill Medley More: www.snocasino.com

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1-6: David Lindley & Jim Lauderdale 1-7: Randy Oxford Band & Michael Shrieve & Spellbinder 1-14: Apple Jam’s Beatles & Solo Years Retrospective 1-15: Frank Vignola 1-20: Left Hand Smoke 1-23: Geoffrey Castle and Lucy Wu 1-29: Lisa Koch Birthday Bash!

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1-01: Wings N Things – A Tribute to Paul McCartney More: www.tulalipcasino.com

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Just how well do you know this ‘Transformers’ and ‘Departed’ star?

ANTHONY ANDERSON and a kangaroo costar in the 2003 feature film, ‘Kangaroo Jack.’ COURTESY PHOTO

1. What 2005 Oscar-winning independent film did Anderson act in? a. “Precious” b. “Hustle and Flow” c. “Crash” 2. Who is Anderson married to? a. “Bernie Mac” costar, Kellita Smith b. His high-school sweetheart, Amanda Gonzales c. His college sweetheart, Alvina Stewart 3. Who has Anderson starred in three movies with? a. DMX b. Bernie Mac d. Ben Stiller

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Anderson first gained attention as one of Jim Carrey’s sons in “Me, Myself, and Irene,” and has subsequently appeared in such films as “Scary Movie 3,” “Barbershop,” “Kangaroo Jack,” “Exit Wounds,” “Cradle 2 the Grave,” “Two Can Play That Game,” and “Malibu’s Most Wanted.” He also starred opposite Eddie Griffin and Michael Imperioli in “My Baby’s Daddy,” opposite Frankie Muniz in “Agent Cody Banks 2” and had a cameo in “Harold and Kumar Go to White Castle.”

Anderson will perform at the Parlor Live Comedy Club on Dec. 26-28. For tickets, go to www.parlorlive. com.

4. Out of the following shows Anderson has been involved with, what show did he first try his hand at writing? a. “Ally McBeal” b. “Bernie Mac” c. “All About the Andersons” d. “The Proud Family” 5. What actor, and future costar, was Anderson just a year beneath at Hollywood High School Performing Arts Center? a. Dave Chappelle b. Benito Martinez c. Sarah Silverman

Answers: 1.b, 2.c, 3.a, 4. d, 5. b.

If you said you didn’t know who comedic actor Anthony Anderson was, I would say you’re probably mistaken.

No matter who you are, there’s probably been an Anderson film or show you’ve seen throughout the years, from campy kids movies such as “Kangaroo Jack” (2003) and “See Spot Run” (2001) to daytime television staples such as “Law & Order” (2008-2010).

His performance on that show as Detective Kevin Bernard earned him his second consecutive NAACP Image Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series for the 2008 season.

And he was also part of Martin Scorsese’s Oscarwinning film, “The Departed,” alongside a stellar cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Matt Damon and Jack

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Scarves, they’re everywhere, on everyone. It would be easy to dismiss this trend as a temporary elevation and celebration of useful warming apparel, much like the earmuff and leg warmer fads of the past. But around the same time I noticed the proliferation of neck cozies, I realized they are only one element in what has become the new costume of choice.

Women across the nation are embracing their inner badass and dressing like Superheroes. For too long we’ve played down our super powers including strength, agility, multi-tasking superiority, and of course telepathy that allows us to deliver what everyone wants and needs even before they ask for it while remaining invisible to the untrained eye.

We are finally flaunting our super assets in super uniforms! Superheroes surround us, at the gym, in the boardroom, ahead of you in line at the grocery store and elbowing each other at official Superhero Fashion Suppliers like Nordstrom and Victoria’s Secret, because even Super heroines need suitable undergarments!

Fashionistas of every age and stage have decided to HEIJA NUNN drop their disguises in favor of proper action figure garb. It’s as if there was a vote of the FLA (Fashion League of America) and everyone finally agreed that maintaining different secret identities and styles is inefficient and exhausting. Why bother hiding our truest selves behind fashionably schizophrenic facades? We’ve abandoned our individual quests for bohemian, tailored, urban, and minimalist, artsy, or glamorous style to collectively adopt Badass Chic.

We’ve adapted the clunky, garish and oh-so-chilly, superhero costumes of comic books past, to work for our everyday life. Batgirl had a mask; we have batwing eyeliner and giant dark sunglasses to hide behind. Sure, Wonder Woman had an awesome golden lasso, but we have scarves, multitasking scarves ready to hide a stain, catch a crumb, swaddle a baby and tie up bad guys (or good guys!) with a deft and dramatic hand. We wear capes, actual capes, and “fly away” cardigans without a shred of self-conscious irony as we zoom from place to place conquering to-do lists and workplace bad guys. And forget Lara Croft’s unwieldy gun belt used to manage unruly fabric-draped mummies; we rely on practical skinny belts and wide sashes to define and manage unruly volumes of drapey fabric.

Our secret weapon Spandex and its sidekick Spanx are artfully camouflaged in the high-tech and powerful construction of our leggings, jeans and tights.

And with every weekday comes another Superhero parade, as moms escort their Super spawn safely into school shod in serious s***kickers; boots of all shapes and sizes. Boots made for stompin’ the enemy and walkin’ … the dog. If you examine thoroughly modern Super heroines closely, you will also note she carries a designer cross body bag of tricks that even her arch nemesis the Sticky Fingered Teen dares not approach. After all, today’s Badass Superwomen have the ultimate super power in common; eyes on the back of our heads.

I’m certain our superhero fashion moment will be as fascinating to future anthropologists as corsets, foot-binding, neck coils and arsenic powdered skin, are to us. Because anyone who has ever struggled to pull on a pair of Spanx knows sometimes the effort required to achieve Badass Chic is nothing less than heroic.

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Out & About

Best of January The Scene’s top picks in arts, entertainment, activities

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Saturday, 1-14 to Saturday, 1-28

Seattle Opera presents ‘Attila’ The King of the Huns and his conquering hordes clash with cunning women warriors and a scheming Roman general in this work of historical fiction. “There’s some very nasty, but fascinating characters,” says Jonathan Dean, director of Seattle Opera’s public programs and media.

Times vary. 321 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-733-9725, seattleopera.org.

Tuesday, 1-10 to Sunday, 1-15

‘HOPSCOTCH’ by artist Margaret Keelan is on display at BAM’s ‘Push Play’ exhibit. COURTESY PHOTO

STG Presents the national tour of “West Side Story” at Paramount Theatre More than 50 years ago, one musical changed theater forever.

Now it’s back.

From dance numbers, to songs of longing between urban star-crossed lovers, “West Side Story” is an iconic American love story. This show is best for people 13 and older.

Times vary. 911 Pine St., Seattle.

206.682.1414, 206-682-1414.

Saturdays: 1-14, 1-21 and 1-28

Chop Shop: Bodies of Work contemporary dance festival presents ‘Reading Dance’ and ‘Introduction to Modern Dance’ What is modern dance? How are dances made? These community programs serve as companion events to the Chop Shop festival in February at the Theatre at Meydenbauer. “Reading Dance” is an engaging lecture demonstration that reveals the creative process of how contemporary dance is made. These are followed by beginning modern dance classes that are open to ages 8 to adult (please come in comfortable clothing.)

Classes are free but require registration. Times vary.

425-452-6800, hopshopdance.org

‘SO EXCITING IT MAKES YOU ACHE WITH PLEASURE’ wrote John Lahr in The New Yorker of ‘West Side Story.’ The musical, which tells the story of the Jets and the Sharks gangs and a star-crossed romance, comes to Paramount Theatre Jan. 10-15. COURTESY PHOTO

Wednesday, Jan. 18 to Sunday, Feb. 26

Village Theatre’s ‘The Odd Couple’ Arguably the funniest comedy ever, this Neil Simon classic is one of the most famed stage plays in American history.

Meet Oscar Madison, an unkempt, divorcé, and his new roomie, Felix Unger, an uptight, fastidious man, recently separated from his wife and practically suicidal. While it would seem that bunking together would be a last resort for these two, the decision to do so mixes slob with neat-freak, leading to total madness for them, and laugh-out-loud comedy for us.

Times vary; 303 Front St. N., Issaquah. 425-392-2202, villagetheatre.org.

Monday, 1-19 to Sunday, 7-17

Bellevue Arts Museum presents Push Play: the 2012 NCECA Invitational Want to play? The “Push Play” exhibit showcases the work of more than 35 important and emerging ceramic artists from across the globe, exploring how the act of play effortlessly expands human potential while also entertaining us. This is presented in conjunction with the 46th Annual Conference of NCECA (The National Council on Education for the Ceramic Arts), taking place in March.

Times vary. Bellevue Way and Northeast Eighth Street.

425-454–8096, bellevuecollection.com.

Friday, 1-20 to Sunday, 1-29

Seattle Dance Project and the Inverse Opera present ‘Project 5’ at ACT theater Project 5 continues Seattle Dance Project’s tradition of collaborating with choreographers and musicians to create new works. Headlining the performance is “Brahms Afoot,” created in conjunction with The Inverse Opera and choreographed by Penny Hutchinson, founding member of Mark Morris Dance Company. The show will also include a new work by Jason Ohlberg, former Hubbard Street Dance Chicago member, incorporating audio from dancer interviews into the score. Rounding out the program are audience favorites by Molissa Fenley, Edwaard Liang and former Pacific Northwest Ballet artistic director, Kent Stowell.

Times vary. 700 Union St., Seattle. 206-292-7676, acttheatre.org/.

Tuesday, 1-18 to Sunday, 2-5

‘Cavalia: A Magical Encounter Between Human and Horse’ comes to Marymoor Park “They have tears running down their faces” says Cavalia founder, Normand Latourelle of the people who come to see his show which combines equestrian arts and all the acrobatic marvels of Cirque du Soleil. People are so moved because the connection between man and beast is thousands of years deep. “It’s in their blood,” Latourelle says.

Times vary. 6046 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond. 206-205-3661, www.cavalia.net/en

Friday, 1-27

Bellevue Youth Theatre annual benefit event Enjoy a fabulous evening of entertainment, food and fun and excerpts from ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ to benefit the BYT program and a new theater. A second performance of ‘Singin’ in the Rain’ will be held the following day, at 7 p.m., Jan. 28.

16661 Northup Way, Bellevue. 425-452-7155, bytf.org

Now to Sunday, 1-29

Teatro ZinZanni’s Bonsoir Liliane!

With tickets more than $100, Teatro’s ZinZanni’s current show isn’t a typical date night – more of a decadent splurge.

But the price covers a dynamite show, plus a gourmet meal and a festive, over-the-top atmosphere unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.

Times vary. 222 Mercer St., Seattle. 206-802-0015, dreams.zinzanni.org.

CAVALIA is described as ‘Cirque du Soliel’ but with horses, coming to Marymoor Park Jan. 18. COURTESY PHOTO

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