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STYLE MODELS:

Isabella and Flora Hanky Panky robe and Simone Perele bra and pantie set, Lace & Day; earrings and bracelet, Half & Half FLORA: Cosabella romper, Jolie Jolie; earrings, Peg’s Hardware ISABELLA:

HAIR AND MAKEUP:

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MODELS: Juliana Ragusa, Director of Buying, Tony Walker and Lexi Anzcok, Fashion Board Director, Tony Walker JULIANA: Citizens of Humanity Rocket High Rise Jean, Alice & Olivia puff sleeve blouse, Sam Edelman Hazel Heel, Roberto Coin Symphony Collection bracelets, Classica Parisienne earring and Princess necklace, Tony Walker LEXI: Levi’s Wedgie jean, Mara Hoffman Malin top, Rag & Bone Beha boot, Gucci Ghost necklace and G-Timeless watch, Tory Burch Juliette leather handbag, Tony Walker

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STYLE ACCESSORIES:

H. Weis Company bracelet and ring, S & E Jewelers

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ACCESSORIES: Bulova watch, S & E Jewelers; Dunkin Walton cufflinks, J.Z. Richards tie, Dapper Classics socks, Riverside Men’s Shop

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Andrea George, Margo Burgio, and Brendee Winfield ANDREA: Project Social tee tank top, Village Designs; Paper Crane pants, Anna Grace; Jeffery Campbell shoes, Shoe Fly; model’s own glasses BRENDEE: Alexis dress, ANNARLETTE; Toms shoes, Shoe Fly MARGO: Greylin romper, Steven Madden shoes, RuthAnn; Peg’s Hardware earrings, Baggu handbag, Half & Half HAIR AND MAKEUP: Excuria Salon MODELS:

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STYLE FASHION EDITOR: Erin Habes PHOTOGRAPHER: Jennifer Link Kieffer PROP STYLISTS: Jack Wrafter STYLE ASSISTANTS: Zoe Peppas and Emma Storfer PRODUCTION ASSISTANTS: John Wesh and Zahrea Anderson HAIR: Capello Salon, Sarah Blackwell; Excuria Salon,

Autumn Kieser and Jodi Arnold Capello Salon, Cathy Wheeler; Excuria Salon, Rozanne Schaff and Jodi Arnold LOCATION: Georgette, georgettebuffalo.com

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MAKEUP:

MODEL: Priscille Mputu PRISCILLE: Eileen Fisher

jacket, crop pants, and Alisha D. necklace, Danahy’s; model’s own sneakers

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A fresh approach Eight ways to strategize your winning style

BY CATHERINE BERLIN

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I have eight options,” my husband recently explained to me. He was talking tennis.

“When someone hits the ball over the net, I choose one of eight ways to try to win the point.”

I was listening.

“I don’t work with just one, but I don’t try to imagine as many that physics will allow, either. I work with eight. I cycle through them and then choose the one that should work the best.”

He finished talking and then something strange happened. I didn’t say a word. Then something even stranger happened. I didn’t think about me, about how I make decisions in a crunch. I stood in silence appreciating what he had said, this concept of mental processing within a finite set of choices, of operating at some point between (a) having no choice at all and (b) sweating through an infinity of alternatives. To put this in sartorial terms, his decision-making system was more flexible than Steve

This page: Mary Katrantzous white bib and petunia dress, gold Doris sunglasses Opposite page, clockwise from center: Mary Katrantzous dress, Free People beret and socks, Maje dress, Chanel dress, Stella McCartney sneakers

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STYLE Jobs and his black turtleneck, but less open-ended than a Cher Horowitz wardrobe so extensive that it demands a closet algorithm and a password in order to get dressed for school.

I was impressed.

I didn’t for a second wo n d e r h ow my husband came up with eight options. I should have, I suppose, but I have for too long been living in a land of metric measurements and dinner parties that start with stopwatch punctuality.

Here the sales tax is included on the price tag. We take a number even at department stores.

There must have been some reason this man chose a specific number, I was certain, but things were already returning to normal in my head. What about me? I wondered instead. How could I use this concept in my life?

The answer came as I was reviewing the most recent runway and fashion apps. So much beauty, I was thinking, so much delight and life. I cleared my hangers and drawers of all things tired and promised myself I would try to follow a similar system. I would try to make my new fashion choices based on a protocol of eight. I just wasn’t sure which eight.

The first thing I did was to write out a list of what I knew: the established categ ories of apparel by type such as tops, pants, gowns. It was easy. I could get every type

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of clothing aligned within eight columns as long as I mashed most of life’s necessities like shoes and purses and hydrating lotion into a catchall category labeled “accessories.” But then I studied it. The list was nothing more than a collection of parts, and not one of these parts could, on its own, produce in my head an instinctive, quick, winning combination. There had to be another way. Then I was distracted by a Chanel ad.

Then my daughter showed me a pair of sunglasses. Then I watched a woman walking down the street in a long, shiny olivecolored skirt—the martini kind of olive, and I knew what to do.

I knew my eight.

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STYLE Opposite page, clockwise from top, left: K-ourage pant, blouse, and skirt; Paperselfs eyelashes, Ellery earrings This page: Ungara long jacket and pant, Loewe bag

MY EIGHT Volume Create a look around volume. Volume is about size and sound. It can be about grafting a narrow silhouette onto something more majestic. It can also be about color and the personality of the textile, loud—a shiny bold print— or quiet—a plain beige linen. Volume can be something vibrant or something more discreet. Volume is about balance and complements and visibility however visible you choose to be that day. A quick decision-making tip: look at your reflection from a distance. If all you see is the outfit, you may have a balance issue. A well-balanced “look” from your feet to the top of your head should ultimately lead people to your eyes. Every outfit should lead people to your eyes.

Fluidity Focus on fluidity. Go crisp, think soft, allow a drape, or set the stage in power edges. Fluidity is about movement, about mixing hard with soft. Fluidity is not just about how the clothes react to your movement, but about how your body adjusts when you are in them. Quick decisionmaking tip: don’t just stand and spin in the mirror. Runway your outfit.

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Finesse You have your basics, now finesse it. We know what finesse looks like on others. It looks like money and security, a cool attitude, or at the very least adorableness.

Pulling it off could be as easy as a piece of jewelry, the perfect shoe, a lifestyle bag, a hat that looks good. Accessories do not have to be delicate, but they do have to be consistent with the overall tone and allure of the look.

Quick decision-making tip: An accessory is not a prop.

If it distracts you in any way other than thinking, “omg I love this,” then try again.

Storytelling You are wearing this season’s tiny, tiny sunglasses and a beret. This means you are in Paris. Or you are wearing something from an older period, more medieval. Or you are living in the future and in the desert. Or you are a little of all of the above, wearing a Crusadesinspired tunic with a sun protecting hoodie, looking like you are about to do battle against the Death Star.

Whether fiction or non, you are the narrator of whatever story you wish your fashion sense to tell, your own private adventure, with all the possibilities to step in and out of a character. Quick decision-making tip: blend in a bit of the familiar. Incorporate one item from your very real present day world to keep the clothes your choose for your dream job, dream date, or dream strut from looking like a costume, and to help you stay relaxed.

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own weight. Tailoring, lining, appliques, and inspired fabrics mark a savvy fashion philosophy. Quick decision-making tip: read the label, look at the item inside out, and then put it back on the hanger. Step back to inspect and ask yourself, does this look like something that deserves me?

Efficiency O h , t h e j oy o f being practical. And it is a joy, especially when it taps down any guilt over spending money on you.

Can I multitask in that outfit? Can I make small changes for big effect? Does it pack well? Efficiency also means asking for style advice. An engaged storeowner or clerk will look at you—your shape, your coloring, the way you move, maybe even the way you talk to others in your entourag e— and begin to connect you up with items in the fashion lines they carry. They will make recommendations, and of course you may tr y these items on and decide “Just not me,” which is fine. At least you tried. But if you never try, if you insist on sticking to what is familiar, then you will miss out on one of the most truly gratifying shopping experiences of all time: surprise, followed by amazement, followed, ultimately, by a compliment offered by someone who is under no obligation to be nice. Quick decision-making tip: r un a cost-benefit analysis. Can I justify

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buying that lingerie?

The answer is always “Yes.” Protection In addition to being sun-smart, as well as cycling-, gardening-, and sailingsmart, be prepared for a change in wind and rain and temperature. Quick decision-making tip: treat outerwear purchases just as you would any other type of outfit. This means buy many and make sure they look like you almost want it to rain.

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Inspiration This is the option that always catches me off guard. I think of it the least, but it works the best. This is not about buying something with the thought of working yourself into it. This is about rewards.

You’ve cared for your feet. You’ve sweated through Bikram.

Yo u ’ v e w o r k e d l o t i o n s i n t o yo u r s k i n . A n d yo u ’ ve figured out how to shape your eyebrows

without scaring the kids. Inspiration is a reward for being faithful to a tedious routine of self-care, because Inspiration is about the ability to slip something on— expensive or not, trending or not— and go out knowing you are on the top of your game. Quick decision-making tip: only buy it if you can wear it out of the store. Those are my eight options. The ball is now in your court.

Ellery print dress, Rochas Margo brocade top, SockSeason finesse sock

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS! events you won’t want to miss

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JULY 20, 2018 LARKIN SQUARE VIP 5:30-7:00 Sponsored by Dent Neurologic Institute and Mercedes-Benz of Buffalo

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Buffalo Spree is proud to support Girls on the Run Buffalo at our second annual Spring Style show and party.

Thursday, May 3rd, 2018 5:30-8:30 P.M. HOTEL HENRY | 444 FOREST AVENUE | BUFFALO

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Fashion show starts promptly at 5:45 p.m. Shopping and snacks to follow!

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Models

Ermelinda Bonaccio, MD serves as the clinical chief of breast imaging for Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center. Dr. Bonaccio is a graduate of Harvard Medical School and currently sits on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) Breast Cancer Screening & Diagnosis Panel. She has been instrumental in launching Roswell Park’s new Breast Imaging Center and bringing expert mammography services to the community.

Loraine O’Donnell, the Spring Style event host, has been part of the cultural community here in Buffalo for over twenty-five years, as an actress, singer, designer, and director. You may also know Loraine from her media career, which spans over twenty years and includes such jobs as co-host of AM BUFFALO, and as radio host on WECK, 97 Rock, WJYE and WYRK (to name a few). Her current job as managing director of Kavinoky Theatre brings all that experience together in one dream job. In 2012, Loraine was named a “Woman of Distinction” by the New York State Senate for her work in helping support the cultural community, transgender rights, and the LGBT community. Loraine lives in Buffalo with her eighteen-year-old son Declan, whom she embarrasses on a daily basis. Just ask him.

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On May 3, these local women and girls will be hitting the runway to show off the season’s hottest fashions and trends. Enjoy learning a little bit about our team of models, and how they’re making an impact in our community.

Sarah Snyder joined the Food Bank of WNY team as the Development Manager in February 2017. Formerly with People Inc., Sarah has years of experience in nonprofit fundraising and relationship management. Sarah earned a joint English and Psychology BA from University at Buffalo. She is a member of the 2011 class of Leadership Buffalo Rising Leaders, and a member of The Junior League of Buffalo since 2008. A resident of Orchard Park, Sarah and husband, Duane Pieri, have two small dogs, Penny and Clara.

LaTonya Woodruff is a medical administrator for an orthopedic medical campus and mother of two. She loves to read, walk, and laugh (a lot!). She serves on an engagement committee that helps provide support to local charities such as MS, abused women and children, and food drives for the homeless. LaTonya also believes life should be lived in full color.

Kristin Johnson is the mom of two amazing daughters (sixth and fourth grades), both of whom have participated in Girls on the Run (GOTR ) for several seasons each.

Kristin’s entire family enjoys running and looks forward to each GOTR season, especially the season-ending 5Ks. This is her third spring season as a GOTR coach at Sheridan Hill Elementary School in Clarence. The girls on the team always make the season fun and positive, portraying what GOTR is all about. At work, she is a clinical pharmacist in the intensive care units and the director of the pharmacy residency program at Oishei Children’s Hospital.

Monique Cortellucci is a native of Buffalo and is married to Robert Cortellucci; they have a nine-year old daughter Olivia, in fourth grade at St. Mark Elementary. She’s the oldest of eight children and was a Girls on the Run coach in the fall, 2017 season.

Wendy Burns, originally from Michigan, has embraced WNY as her home for twenty-plus years, and cites its people at the top in a long list of reasons Buffalo is such an amazing place to live, work, and play. A senior account executive at Buffalo Spree Publishing for almost five years, Wendy and her family enjoy living in the Allentown neighborhood. Wendy and husband, Bill, also have a son, Evan, daughter, Molly, and pooch, Ranger.

Katie Johnson is 10 years old and a 4th grade student at Sheridan Hill Elementary School. She has been part of Girls on the Run for several seasons.

Olivia Cortellucci is nine years old and a fourth grade student at St. Mark Elementary. She has been part of Girls on the Run for four seasons.

Molly Burns is nine years old and a fourth grade student at Elmwood Village Charter School. She has been part of Girls on the Run for three seasons.

Gina Varney is a birth doula and co-owner of Buffalo Birth & Baby, a premier doula agency offering birth and postpartum doulas, placenta services, and classes. Her passion for providing the best professional support for WNY families as they transition to parenting also led her to starting the Buffalo Doula Collective in 2014, a doula training organization with a certification and mentoring program.

She is coleader of the Western New York chapter of the International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) and facilitates the VBAC support group at Birthing Center of Buffalo.

Gina has three children and lives in North Buffalo.

Maria Caserta is a native of Buffalo, and the Director of Marketing for DENT Neurologic Institute where she is currently in her 25th year with the company. A former Buffalo Jill who was lucky to cheer on the sidelines during the “super bowl” years, her past also includes acting/modeling for national commercials and feature films. She has a passion for travel and great food and is very involved in community events and fundraising for the MS Society, the MDA, and the Alzheimer’s Association.

Her proudest achievement are her two daughters, Cara and Kati.

Mercedes Wilson, wife, mother of four, breast cancer survivor, and proud Western New York native, is on a mission to help young women across the region. Mercedes founded For Our Daughters Incorporated with the goal of educating young women on how to advocate for their own health and wellness. Mercedes is also the author of Hope, coming out June 15. She hosts a biweekly podcast, “The Mercedes Wilson Show,” which addresses the topics of today’s church from all angles. Mercedes is a board member of the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier, a volunteer in the Buffalo community, and a very proud student of the 2018 Leadership Buffalo Class.

Alma Carrillo is the executive director for Buffalo Arts Studio, an arts notfor-profit committed to high-quality arts access. Her leadership is guided by the belief that representation and interpretation within arts programming should reflect the community it serves. Alma moved to Buffalo from Providence, Rhode Island, in the summer of 2013 with her husband.

She studied Public Humanities and Cultural Heritage at Brown University and, since then, has worked and volunteered in a number of art and cultural organizations. In her free time, Alma loves spending time with her family and watching the Great British Baking Show.

Jenna Luehrsen is a Buffalo native and self-proclaimed Buffalo booster.

She has been director of marketing and youth for Leadership Buffalo (LB) since 2012. In addition to her work at LB, she owns a boutique marketing agency specializing in graphic and website design. Jenna and her husband also own a sock company and donate one dollar of every sock sold to the United Way of Buffalo and Erie County. Jenna is a graduate of St. Bonaventure University, a board member for Crisis Services, member of the President’s Council for The BISON Fund, a graduate of the Leadership Buffalo Class of 2013, and has been included in Business First’s Thirty Under 30.

Lindsay Riggs is a native of Buffalo and is proud to return to the area after living around the globe. Currently, she is the Field Sales Manager at Bak USA, where she builds business relationships with local companies so they may integrate locally made computers into their workforce. She is also an adjunct faculty member at Mercyhurst University, where she has been the World Music and Cultures instructor for eight years. Lindsay and husband, Beau, began the local social blog, Buffalovebirds, to share the adventures of their return to WNY. They won Buffalo Spree’s Best of WNY 2017 for Best Blog, and enjoy experiencing new places with baby Chloe in tow. Lindsay is also on the Board of Trustees at the Community Music School, and a member of Junior League Buffalo, Leadership Buffalo class of 2016, and volunteers with the Orchard Park Foundation.

Marcia Brogan, owner of Marcia C. Brogan Agency LLC, is a Certified Women Business Enterprise (WBE), President of the Buffalo Niagara Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO), and President of the Kenmore Business Association. Marcia is a Buffalo native whose business provides insurance solutions to the “what if” questions that arise in the course of day-to-day business and personal encounters. Marcia was the recipient of the 2016 Women in Leadership Award from New York State Women Inc., the 2013 Excellence in Leadership Award from the State Council of Early Care and Learning, and the 2008 Outstanding Local Board President of the Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of NY.

Jessica J. Schimert, M.B.A, M.S., is an organizational development consultant, trainer, and executive coach at Performance Management Partners. Her passion is people, specifically in helping others grow to their fullest potential. Jessica develops leadership talent at all levels and helps businesses create cohesive teams and an engaged culture through interactive workshops, individual coaching and keynote speaking engagements for Professional Development and Jessica serves on the Board of Directors for the Western New York Chapter of the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation (CFF) and is an active member of the Junior League of Buffalo. She’s a proud graduate of the 2012 Leadership Buffalo class and the United Way Board Governance Program for Women, and was awarded the 2015 SBA Woman Business Champion of the Year. Jessica resides in Orchard Park with her husband, John, and three children, William, Nicholas, and Alexandra. The family enjoys skiing, biking, sailing, and hiking.

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