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Hair Styling Trends for the Beauty and Cosmetic

By Amy Conville, Owner/Stylist, Method Salon

New Year The New Year is an exciting time for change, renewal and fresh starts. Changing your hair, even subtly, is one easy way to start your New Year fresh.

Whether it is something small, or dramatic enough to stop your neighbor in his tracks, embrace the idea of change.

You’ll be glad you did.

and colors we are seeing are exciting and, most importantly, WEARABLE for the real woman.

in to a tight side knot or a sleek pony and you are ready for an evening out.

Here are three trends you can expect to see in 2016.

1.Tousled waves and natural texture. Think more “bend” than “curl.” Oribe’s Dry

to your regime (we love Pillow Proof by Redken), and you may have just found yourself three fashionable hair days from one blow-dry style!

2. Strawberry blondes, blurred lines, icy cool color.

Strawberry blondes will be undeniably huge in 2016. Think Emma Stone in her signature soft copper penny. Extended, purposeful new growth complimented by shades of amber, deep dark chocolates and rich copper accents will be melted together for rich striking brunettes. True platinum, cooltoned blondes will continue to be worshiped and wished for.

At Method Salon, we love perusing the photos of hair trends gracing fashion runways, looking for inspiration as to what will be new and desired come spring. As expected, this fall’s fashion weeks did not disappoint. The styles

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“Blondeing is an art and should be treated as such. If you can create healthy, multi-tonal blondes, you have mastered a big part of being a true colorist.

I love how complex blondeing can be. To the naked eye, you may not see the difference, you just know that the hair looks beautiful, or that it doesn’t. To the expert colorist, you see the artwork and creative talent that went in to making a gorgeous blonde happen. Any stylist can color hair blonde. Only a true artist can create a bombshell.” Amy Conville, owner of Method Salon.

3. Sleek, straight and blunt.

Keeping hair blunt, straight and close to the head will be on-trend for 2016. Add in a deep side-part and some finishing pomade and you will have mastered the look. Twist

“The true trick to a woman loving her hair is for her to know HOW to love her hair.

There are so many products, so many appliances, so many options… it’s hard to know which is right. We strongly recommend booking a Style Lab at Method Salon. A Style Lab is a private session—or with friends for a fun girls’ night out—where our stylists meet with clients privately and truly TEACH them to work with their own unique hair. We teach them how to use their products and how to properly style their hair.

It’s a great experience and one we feel is just as important as their cut or color appointment.”

- Christine Utzinger, Director of Salon Operations, Method Salon.

Method Salon Is located at 1200 West Carmel Drive in Carmel, Indiana. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, call us at 317 660-1717, or visit us at methodsalon.com. We look forward to your visit.

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Winter Essentials Aren’t you thankful for the major comeback of sweaters? For years we loathed our thick sweaters for the sake of the layering trend, and we either gave them away or stored them in a dark, cold area of our closets. Well, I hope you saved a couple—because they’re back, baby! The sweater knits are back in the shape of long cardigans, major fringe or no-fringe capes, turtle neck dresses, long-sleeved thin cropped, or sleeveless and super long. They’re not as versatile as layers, but they do make a statement—and whatever option you go with, you’re sure to be warm and cozy. Now, be careful about wearing a thick one to a dinner party or to work as they can feel heavy and you don’t want to break out in a sweat. (Been there, done that!) Always layer a cotton shirt underneath in case you need to take the top layer off (especially around the holidays).

Some other winter essentials include the basics such as warm gloves and hats. Fur pom poms are super in for the season, and so are thick cable knits. It’s almost a “go big or go home” thing: The bigger the pom pom and the bigger the yarn, the better! Pastel colors are the season’s must-have palette. Infinity scarves are great for casual looks, and silky long ones that hang on the body are great options for a dressier look.

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boots, I’m a Sorel girl. When I lived in Colorado I discovered the beauty of Sorels—and talk about warm and cute. I like boots that are rubber on the outside and warm inside for those snowy days, or just to run errands and take you places. Shearling or faux fur can keep your feet warm with a casual style—indoors or out. The over-theknee boot trend is another one to cherish. Hot, hot, hot style—and keeps you warm, too. Definitely a win-win situation! Over-the-knee is great for dress-up occasions. Keep it low key with flats, or make a statement with heels!

As I send you all my wishes for happy holidays, a blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year, I also must say goodbye from the column. It’s a bittersweet feeling, as I need more time to spend with my kiddos and to focus on my personal projects. I want to say thank you so much to all of you who have reached out to me through the magazine and those who simply have taken the time to read what I write! I want to let you all know I’ve had an amazing time!

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Karina Reske

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Karina is a local fashion blogger and personal stylist. To get a daily dose of Karina’s fashion adventures or to touch base, follow her blog at karinastylediaries. com or her Instagram page at instagram.com/ karinastylediaries.

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Put quite simply, Ben Diallo loves life. As owner of and designer at J.Benzal, that love of life makes an appearance in every piece that carries the brand. “For me, color expresses the joy of life,” Ben says. “I like to infuse color because it shows you’re not afraid to live.” Everything about Ben—from his happy childhood growing up in Togo, West Africa, to his wife and two daughters, to the perfect marriage of business skill and creative abilities he has found in J.Benzal—suggests that this is a man not at all afraid of pursuing the good in life.

Ben has traveled far from his roots in West Africa, but he attributes his appreciation of style to those early childhood days. He remembers that as a youngster, those in his community didn’t always have that much in regards to material wealth, but that everyone took sincere pride in the way they presented themselves. Fashion, of course, was a considerable part of that. “My uncle was one of my earliest influences because he loved fashion,” Ben tells me. “He taught me an early appreciation for suiting and the power of a great tailor.” A self-described jokester in his early years of school, Ben says he did well in his studies, although he does remember how his teachers wished the young man were “more compliant” with their direction. Studying textiles and international business during his university years in Morocco, Ben came to Butler University to further pursue his studies, deciding to focus his academic energies completely on business. Life, however, had different plans.

Once he had completed his studies at Butler, Ben and his wife, whom he’d met while a student there, moved to New York to start their life together. “I started a translation and interpretation company called Jalla International Services,” Ben tells me. “My office was in the garment district, so fashion and beautiful fabrics surrounded me. It was a constant reminder of my passion for textiles and design.” It was in

that environment that Ben first hatched the plan to open a men’s fashion boutique. As time marched on, he just couldn’t shake the desire to create fashion that he wanted to wear—and that, as he and the Indianapolis community now know, others want to wear, too.

Shortly after the birth of their first daughter, the couple moved back to Indianapolis to raise their children closer to his wife’s family, and in 2008, the first J.Benzal boutique opened downtown on Mass Ave. It soon become apparent to him that there had been a substantial void in fashion for the men of Indianapolis. “My wife thought I was crazy to open the store when I did,” he laughs. “But even though I started J.Benzal at the height of the recession, I really believed in the vision of bringing high-quality menswear to the ‘every man’ in Indy,” Ben says. “We were blessed to have some early success, and our clients were excited to find us and see that they could get really high-quality menswear that didn’t break the bank.” Fast forward a few years, and the brand’s success speaks for itself— in 2013, J.Benzal opened their second boutique in Carmel’s City Center.

A World of Inspiration I asked Ben where his design inspiration comes from. “Usually from traveling,” he tells me. “I really enjoy seeing how fashion is impacted by culture and place.” New York, Miami, Paris and Milan are the usual suspects for watching current trends from around the world, and Ben derives a great deal of inspiration from those bastions of style. The Midwest isn’t Paris, though, and he recognizes that. “The Midwest is a little more conservative than some of the places that inspire me, but I find that my clients appreciate the subtleties I like to bring to pieces to make them more unique,” he says. And perhaps there’s still a little bit of that schoolboy jokester in Ben’s design work. “We start with a classic design and add details—a pop of color behind the collar of a suit jacket, or added piping to the diagonal side pocket of our classic chinos,” he says. “I like to think that even our more classic pieces encourage living a bit outside the lines.” Down the road, the company plans to open boutiques in major cities around the country, including San Francisco and Miami. When that time

comes, Ben says that J.Benzal designs will reflect the surrounding culture—just as they have here in the Midwest.

The Softer Side of Life As a small business owner and a husband and father, Ben admits that it’s challenging to balance his days with work and family.

“I always tell people who want to start a business that you will work harder for yourself than you ever did for anyone else,” he says. He’s grateful to his wife for helping him to focus on what matters most—and with two growing girls, there’s a lot of whatmatters-most going on right at home. “I don’t want to miss the big moments with my girls, so I’m responsible for homework two days a week—that helps,” Ben says.

“They’re learning French, so that’s my domain, since French is my first language.”

He also does what he can to schedule appointments in advance with his clients to “create some predictability” in his life.

Being closed on Sundays allows the family to be together the whole day. And when it comes to getting away from it all, Ben says nothing beats the beach. “Jamaica and Aruba are a couple of our favorites... It’s a good chance to really unplug.”

Ben couldn’t be more proud of his family, and he’s proud to have built a business that allows him to do work that he loves. But he knows he couldn’t be where he is today without community support. “We recognize the need to give back to the community that supports and nourishes us,” Ben says.

A partnership with Danny’s Closet of Hope, through St. Vincent Hospital, gives the company a chance to provide gently used suits to men in need. “We also encourage our clients to give back by running a suit drive within J.Benzal,” he says. “Our clients receive a discount on their purchase when they donate a gently used suit, and we, in turn, donate these to local charities who give them to men for interviews.”

“Too often people play fashion too safe,” Ben says. But he believes that fashion should be a reflection of his clients’ own personal styles. “I hope people can see from my designs that I enjoy life.” And through his design work at J.Benzal, Ben shares this joy by encouraging the men of Indianapolis to stretch their sense of fashion just a little outside the lines.

“For me, color expresses the joy in life,” Ben says. “There is a lot of color in my line, and I try to infuse pops of color in some of our more classic pieces to encourage living a bit outside the lines. I hope people can see from my designs that I enjoy life.”

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Hello, Shoe...Nice to meet you. I’m Tie. When you step inside either of the J.Benzal locations, you’ll soon find that every single one of the brand’s ties and shoes have a name. “We started by naming the ties in our very first collection,” Ben says. “That first collection was inspired by classic prints reflecting a sort of Midwestern sensibility, and when I was selecting the fabrics, I thought about our prospective customers.

So we had ‘The Banker,’ ‘The Professor’ and even ‘The Heartbreaker.’ We’ve continued this tradition in each collection that has followed.” And when J.Benzal launched their shoe collection last spring, Ben gave each shoe a personal touch. “Personal service is a huge part of our brand identity, so I get to know my clients pretty well.

When I was designing the shoes, my clients inspired me, and I incorporated elements of their style into the shoe design that bears their name.”

Just think—you, too, might someday have a shoe named after you. Who knew?

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WHOLE! WHOLE! WHOLE! A Whole Foods Holiday Season

worst dishes or desserts with a new, healthier one. Don’t worry about what your family or friends think. More than likely they feel the same way but don’t have the courage to speak up or initiate a change. Also, there may be at least one or two family members who have health issues that could benefit from a healthier selection. You’ll set a new trend, and everyone will feel better and be thankful for it.

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he holiday season is a time of joy and celebration spent with family, friends and a lot of food! I know that most people will use the excuse that it’s just one day. But is it really just one day? Think about the number of special events and gatherings that you attend during the holiday season—some with coworkers and church, some with friends and others with extended family.

Not only that, but most of us are in denial of our own daily diets.

Then the holidays just pile on due to all the fun temptations that surround us.

It’s never too soon to begin a new daily food plan and holiday menu. Don’t wait for the New Year! It’s not too complicated.

Just remember that it’s not about a quick fix drink, shake or supplement. Your success truly boils down to your willingness to choose whole foods. Let me repeat that, a willingness to choose whole foods. If you can come as close as you

can to a 100% whole foods diet, eliminating processed foods with added sugars and high fructose corn syrup, and consuming caffeine and alcohol in moderation, you will find yourself lighter, healthier and happier. As I have said before, it does take planning and preparation, but you can do it if you challenge yourself, as there has to be a willingness in order to succeed.

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Center, and managing partner at Indiana Heart Physicians, a practice with Franciscan Physician Network, Dr. Shaikh specializes in the treatment of acquired and adult congenital heart disease through the use of catheter-based procedures.

“This catheter-based approach may offer an improved option and quality of life for patients with significant, symptomatic, degenerative mitral regurgitation who cannot have mitral valve surgery because of the high risk of complications,” says Dr. Shaikh.

The world’s first catheter-based therapy to treat mitral valve disease is now available at Franciscan St. Francis Health Heart Center

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ardiologists and surgeons at Franciscan St. Francis Heart Center are among the first in the United States to offer patients suffering from mitral regurgitation a new minimally invasive breakthrough treatment option.

Mitral regurgitation is the most common type of heart valve insufficiency, affecting nearly one in ten people aged 75 years and older—approximately four million people in the United States alone. The

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when lying down • Heart palpitations—sensations of a rapid, fluttering heartbeat • Swollen feet or ankles Treatment Options Currently, there are no medications available to correct mitral regurgitation. For many years, treatment for mitral regurgitation has been limited to open-heart surgery where surgeons repair or replace the faulty valve. Now, MitraClip® therapy repairs the mitral valve without the need for an invasive surgical procedure for certain qualifying high-risk patients.

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Badenhorst Secateurs Chenin Blanc 2014 - South Africa has a love affair with Chenin Blanc, and this is one of the best valued Chenin’s you’ll come across.

It has a slight perception of sweetness, while still maintaining a dry profile. $14.99

Sandeman Founder’s Reserve Port For those who crave something sweet after dinner, grab a bottle of Sandeman Founder’s Reserve. This is similar to a ruby style of port.

What you’ll get is basically a glass of liquefied red berries. $19.99

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Ruinart Blanc de Blanc - Give a glass of this wine to guests as they arrive. Serving Champagne is a perfect way to wet people’s palates and to celebrate special occasions with good company. This is 100% Chardonnay selected from Grand and Premier Cru vineyards. Cheers! $49.99

Gabriel Meffre Chateauneauf du Pape St. Theodoric 2011 - A phenomenal wine with roasted or grilled turkey.

This wine has a nice full body, with fruit flavors taking a backseat to savory notes of sage, spice, and slight earthiness.

You’ll want a wine that can match the quality of the food on the table, and this is certainly it. $56.99

The White Doe 2013 - This a fun blend of Viognier and Chenin Blanc that come together to form a beautifully balanced wine. This is floral and reveals many layers of flavor for a wine at this price. $14.99

Roco Pinot Noir 2011- The classic Turkey wine - Pinot Noir. This wine is certainly a finesse style of red, with a light body, and very fine tannins. The texture is absolutely seamless, and everything comes together nicely for a lingering finish. $19.99

In this issue, we are teaming with VINE & TABLE to offer our readers this useful guide for your next wine party.

Wine Serving Tips About how long does it take to bring wine to the proper serving temperature?

White Wine (serve at 55°F) In a refrigerator: 1 ½ hours In a freezer: 40 min In ice and water: 20 min If it’s been stored in a refrigerator, keep it at room temperature for 20 min.

Red Wine (serve at 65°) In a refrigerator: 20 min

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Can I use one glass for red wine, white wine, water and Champagne?

Yes, for three of the four. The Riedel Vinum series Chianti/ Zinfandel glass ($44) is highquality stemware that works very well for both red and white wines and can serve as a water glass, too. For Champagne, Robert Mondavi

by Waterford flutes ($50 for two) feel especially nice in the hand.

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How many servings are in a bottle of wine?

The standard bottle is 750 milliliters, which is about 25 ounces. That translates to five 5-ounce pours, which is considered the correct amount, no matter the size of the glass.

How much wine do you need?

This is our guide to calculating how much wine you’ll need for a party.

By Brendan Kennedy Wine Buyer Vine & Table Indiana’s Premier Wine & Spirits Retailer

Coping with Red-Wine Stains One foolproof way to get red-wine stains out of carpets and upholstery is Wine Away, a spray made of fruit and vegetable extracts ($9; 888 946-3292 or evergreenlabs. com). If you don’t have Wine Away, blot up as much of the stain as possible with a paper towel or clean cloth, saturate the area with cold water, blot that up, then apply a paste of three parts baking soda to one part water. Let the paste dry, then vacuum it up.

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DRAMATIC Whether blue, black or green, dramatic color is in! Pair an accent chair with a solid neutral sofa for great contrast!

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FLORAL Large print florals with vibrant pops of color is the perfect choice for a statement wall in any room.

PINK A fun, pink printed wallcovering mixed with a variety of texture and pattern including velvet and spots will glam up your space.

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BRASS Brass mixed with floral and a fun 3D form makes for a flirty-chic sconce. Ideal for a powder room, home office or bedroom.

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To Get Strong Quads: San Juan Mountains, Colorado Elevation, elevation, elevation.

That’s what we recall about the seven-day hut-to-hut mountainbiking trip through the San Juans, from Durango, Colorado, to Moab, Utah. The pain is worth it, with climbs ending at huts with glorious views. Note that these aren’t your gorgeous, timberpegged cabins—they’re twoby-four-and-particle-board huts, hauled up on trailer frames. But you’re not here for raclette and a hot-stone massage; you’re just happy that you don’t have to carry your own food, water, and shelter. The cabins are well stocked, including cold beer and a warm sleeping bag on a soft

Best Beaches: South Carolina The Palmetto State has over 200 miles of coastline and an ample supply of gorgeous beaches, with comfortable water temperatures from May through October. Start in Charleston and head 20 miles north to uninhabited Bulls Island, part of the stunning 66,000-acre Cape Romaine National Wildlife Refuge, for a hiking or kayaking tour with Coastal Expeditions.

Farther north lies Pawleys Island and its laid-back beaches, and three miles north of there is our favorite stretch of the state: Litchfield Beach. The northern end is the protected Huntington Beach State Park. You won’t find any putt-putt here, just wideopen white sand for miles.

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