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Contents Features 12 The Art Of Parenting Teach Your Kids To Live Fearless, Successful Lives 16 Eight Types Of Love One Is Perfect 20 Sunglasses Don’t Sacrifice Function For Fashion Fashion 24 The Dress: Tips For Finding The Perfect Dress 26 Hot Pants For Summer 30 The Flowering Of Fashion 34 Tips And Trends For Wearing Hats

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The Art Of Teach Your Kids To Live

ew jobs are more daunting than raising wellrounded, happy, confident kids. On one hand, you adore what makes your child unique. On the other, you worry that being too “different”— too shy, too short, too tomboyish, too anything — is a sure path to unpopularity and isolation. What’s a conflicted parent to do? Urge your child to succeed within socially prescribed boundaries? Or let him or her break the unspoken rules and risk being labeled “weird”? “First, stop fretting,” says Robin Fisher Roffer, author of The Fearless Fish Out of Water: How to Succeed When You’re the Only One Like You. “Your hand-wringing desire for your child to ‘fit in’ is surely borne of love, but it’s also misguided for an age in which diversity is celebrated. Even if your child does face a few bumps in the road, learning to be herself (or himself) will pay off in the long run.“ “Kids who are confident in themselves, their background, and their unique way of thinking, looking, or acting are more likely to succeed, not in spite of their differences, but because of them,” says Roffer. The benefits of being a bold individual just keep on unfolding as your kids reach adulthood — especially these days. We are living in an era that celebrates July - August 2010

uniqueness — not for its own sake but for the tangible benefits it yields throughout life. There has never been a better time to be yourself. Embracing and nurturing your inner “fearless fish” brings far richer rewards than conformity ever could. Roffer says that your unusual personality, outlook, appearance, or background — really, any attribute that sets you apart — is not a liability but an asset. Being different gets you noticed, whether it’s in the office, at school, or at home with your own family, and that is the first step to gaining influence with those around you. When you refuse to hide or downplay your uniqueness, it makes you more authentic — and people gravitate toward those they like, trust, and believe in. Take Barack Obama, for example. His entire campaign celebrated his differences and used change as a cornerstone for his

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message. Today, he’s the President of the United States because voters were drawn to him. Today’s kids are growing up in a time of exhilarating change, an era in which they face more opportunities (and yes, more challenges) than any group before them. Help them navigate the road before them by being a fearless fish out of water (just like you!): Be a fearless leader One of the most effective ways of teaching our kids is to lead by example. Our children look up to us and mimic the behaviors they see in their parents each day. If they see a person who is comfortable in her own skin, who dares to go against the flow, and most importantly, who is happy, they will learn to do the same for themselves. If this doesn’t describe you, well, it’s time to take a look in the mirror. Your children are watching you, and usually when you least expect it. If you are an authentic person and you live your own life as a fearless fish, your kids will see that and it will serve as a powerful lesson for the people they will become. Make sure to be who you are wherever you go — at work, at home, at your children’s school — and when they see the confidence you exhume and the respect you command, they will follow your lead. Help your kids fit in It’s only natural for kids (of any age) to want to be like their peers — and that’s okay. The compromise to this scenario is to encourage your kids to associate with kids who are more like them. That way, they can feel accepted and part of a group while being themselves. Encourage your kids to join clubs or local groups that cater to their personalities and interests. If your son is a music whiz, sign him up for a local music class so he can make friends with other kids who share his talent and passion. Or encourage your daughter to join the science club or debate team at school, depending on her interests. Find a place where your kids can still fit in and July - August 2010

feel like part of the group, while at the same time fostering their individuality and unique talents. encourage your child’s unique gifts Nobody knows your child as well as you do, which puts you in the perfect position to identify those qualities that will make him stand out from the crowd and pave the way to a successful future. Take a cue from Tiger Woods’ father. When he noticed that his child was a budding golf prodigy, he saw the opportunity and ignored the odds stacked against a young, bi-racial golfer in a sport dominated by older white men. We all know how his story ended. Every parent has a child who is an individual, who is unlike anybody else on this planet. You have known this person from his first minute in the world, and you know what makes him special. At a young age, children aren’t in a position to leverage themselves in the real world like adults can—and this is where you are their biggest asset. If you know why your kid is unique, don’t just gush about it around the water cooler — get your child involved in ways that will benefit him now and well into the future. Teach him to make a difference Kids who learn to give back at an early age are that much more likely to do so well into their adult lives. Getting involved is a great life lesson, and a great way for you to spend time together as a family. Let your child pick a cause that he cares about, and then help him to use his differences to make a difference in the lives of others. If your child is a star athlete, teach him to use his sports star status to raise money for a charity. You can ask the team’s sponsor to help, or have fans donate $1 per goal to be donated to a good cause. Or does your daughter have a way with animals that reminds you of the dog whisperer? Sign up to be volunteers at the local animal shelter. Working together on a common cause can have only positive results. 28

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Eight Types Of One Is Perfect

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ow could he… he said he loved me,” she eked out between sobs. Do you feel more empathy for the guy who changed his mind, or the girl left trying to reconcile the guy’s words with his actions? Male or female, you’ve probably been smitten and thought you were in love, only to decide it could never

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Love By Jan Denise

Male or female, you’ve probably been smitten and thought you were in love, only to decide it could never work.

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all formed by the following three dimen- right? Maybe that summer romance was just a fling for her (despite your marriage sions of love: • Intimacy: Psychological knowledge proposal). And what about your current of each other and connection based on that relationship? Finding perfect love is just the beginknowledge ning; the real challenge is maintaining it. • Passion: Erotic attraction You have to continually get to • Commitment: The know each other and nurture decision that a person loves your connection. Even then, another person and the comyou’re likely to hit some mitment to maintain that If you’re tough spots. Don’t panic, but love don’t ignore them and jeoparThe classic misunderstandlooking dize your relationship. ing immediately jumps out at If you’re still looking for us: He gets caught up in erotic for perfect perfect love, the eight types attraction and says, “I love help you to recognize it when you”; she thinks somebody love, the you find it. They also help finally understands her and eight types you to recognize the other wants to spend the rest of his types — and walk away from life with her. Better to ask, help you to them with fewer tears. “What do you mean by love?” than to assume you know. Let’s look at the three direcognize You might shy away from mensions. Don’t be overly spoiling the moment or, worse concerned about commitit when yet, embarrassing yourself, ment; it naturally follows a but you need not be embarlevel of intimacy and you find it. high rassed about being secure passion. And you probably enough to ask. You don’t won’t have much difficulty They also have to be invested in one recognizing passion. Intiparticular meaning of love to though, can be tough help you to macy, care what somebody’s feeling to evaluate, especially in the and want to understand it! heat of passion. recognize Sternberg’s eight types of The key to intimacy is aulove (see below table) can thenticity. Avoid the temptaand avoid serve as a foundation for a tion to cover up those pieces candid exploration of what of yourself that you’re afraid the other you each feel (no, you’re not will be rejected. You can’t types. necessarily feeling the same truly connect with all your thing).Type of “love.” defenses up anymore than Level of Intimacy—Pasyou can have sex through a chastity belt. sion—Commitment: Get an accurate picture of 1) Perfect—High—High intimacy with honest answers to questions —High like: Do you have similar values and priori2) Shallow—Low —High — High 3)Companionate — High — Low — High ties? Do you enjoy similar environments and activities? Do you relate well intellec4) Romantic — High — High — Low tually? Do you feel known and understood 5) Empty — Low — Low — High by each other? 6) Infatuated — Low—High — Low If you know what type of love you’re 7) Liking — High — Low — Low feeling — based on intimacy, passion and 8) Non-Love — Low — Low — Low Just reading the list can be enlightening commitment — you’re less apt to run away — no wonder your first marriage fell apart, or be left crying. ∆ July - August 2010

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not shade their eyes over the years had face of the lens. Dark-colored lenses are better at screentriple the number of cataracts as those who routinely shielded their eyes with ing out visible light, and the sunglasses you choose should be dark enough to block 75 sunglasses or hats. Long-term exposure to ultraviolet percent to 90 percent of visible light. Lenses radiation is also thought to contribute to that are gray, green or brown in color are macular degeneration, the leading cause generally considered best. Shades with mirror finishes have a thin of severe vision loss in adults over the metallic coating on their lenses, and they age of 60. Your risk for eye damage from UV radia- can help minimize the amount of light that enters your eyes. They tion is significant if you spend a can also make you look super lot of time in the great outdoors, Wearing cool, but don’t assume they especially at higher elevations offer full UV protection unless or in a sunny locale. Folks with sunglasses the label says they do. light-colored eyes are more Polarized lenses with UV vulnerable to the damaging efthat don’t protection are a plus — they fects of UV rays and need to be extra diligent about protecting reduce the glare from reflecfilter out their peepers. tive surfaces including water, A number of medications concrete and sand. They’re UV light are known to increase the risk usually a little more expensive of sustaining eye damage from than other types of sunglasses, may result UV radiation. Certain antibibut they’re well worth the otics and drugs used to treat price if you spend a lot of in more gout, high blood pressure and time working or playing in psoriasis may make both the high-glare conditions. damage skin and the eyes more sensitive Blue-blocking shades are to the sun. thought to make distant obthan When it comes to keeping jects easier to see, especially your eyes safe from sun-related wearing no in conditions of low light. injury, investing in a good pair These amber-colored specs sunglasses are especially popular with of sunglasses is a smart move. With hundreds of styles and hunters, fishermen, pilots at all. brands to choose from, selecting and other folks who strive for the right pair of shades can be Superman vision. a challenge. The frame-style of sunglasses you choose The pair that you end up wearing should matters, and not just because of the fashion block at least 95 percent of UVA and 99 per- statement they make. If you opt for shades cent of UVB radiation. Sunglasses that sat- with tiny frames and dime-sized lenses, isfy these requirements will bear UV light you’ll be missing out on the greater protecprotection statements on their labels. tion offered by larger frames and lenses. Wearing sunglasses that don’t adWrap-around frames, like the kind you equately filter out UV light may actually get from your eye doctor, are generally result in more eye damage than wearing no best for shielding your eyes. They help sunglasses at all. Dark lenses can cause the save your sight by screening out UV rays pupils of the eyes to dilate, allowing more that sneak in around the tops and sides of UV rays to enter and injure the eyes. smaller glasses. Ultraviolet protection is added to Buying a good pair of sunglasses is the sunglasses when certain chemicals are first step toward protecting your eyes from included in the lens mixture or when the the summer sun. Now all you have to do chemicals are applied directly to the sur- is remember to wear them. ∆ July - August 2010

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The Dress:

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resses. They’re one-hit wonders. But for many of us who dress each day out of a closet brimming with separates, dresses can be intimidating.

This season, however, fashion designers have addressed the dress in a whole new way by giving us instant comfort in stylish shifts, flowing maxis and elegant wraps. If you haven’t shopped for dresses lately, it may be time to rethink your wardrobe. “If you’re trying to edit some of the chaos out of your life, it may just be worth taking another look at the practical benefits of one-piece dressing,” says Paula Reed, London fashion expert and author of Style Clinic “The right dress can add height, broaden your shoulders and skim your hips. You can vamp it up, play it down or simply enjoy the pure feminine pleasure in a swish of fabric or nipped-in waist.” Here are Reed’s tips to putting yourself on the best-dressed list this spring and summer: • Dresses can be tricky because they have to fit well in so many different spots: shoulders, waist, hips, bust and length. Here’s where label loyalty pays off. Try lots of different designers, and when you find one whose cut works for you, stick with it. July - August 2010

• Pear-shaped figures will benefit from the defining and smoothing effects of a sharp-shouldered, bias-cut style. • A-lines are the best hip minimizers. • The best necklines for large bosoms are the boat-neck, V-neck, keyhole or square. Avoid round necks, high necks or turtlenecks. Reverse and shawl collars are also slimming and lengthening. Stick to fitted, body-skimming silhouettes, and at all costs, avoid crossover styles that cut your bosom in two. • A curvy figure looks best in fabrics that drape rather than cling. Never leave your waist undefined. Even the subtlest curve at the waist will look better than a boxy drop from the shoulder that will only add width. • An hourglass shape with a full skirt and nipped-in waist will give boyish figures some feminine oomph. • A tailored, waisted shift will subtly shape a boyish frame. • A curvy figure will stop traffic in a wrap dress.

The Perfect Dress • Heavy arms can be disguised by slim (not tight) three-quarter length sleeves. • Empire waists lengthen petite frames. • An all-over print keeps the eye moving and disguises a multitude of figure faults. • For work, keep dresses simple. A tailored shape is best in most office situations. Shirtdresses and A-lines are great options. If you need to cover up, consider a jacket that echoes the lines of the dress or a sleek cardigan. Invest in the best dress you can afford. An ill-fitting tailored shift looks bad on everybody. • For evening, the little black dress is everyone’s favorite option, but it isn’t the only one. Check out other colors and prints. Go for lingerie details, such as lace trims and chiffon layers. ∆ Designer Zac Posen creates the perfect summer dress — a colorful and flirty style in a figure-flattering silhouette.

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From short shorts to capris to skinny jeans, there are plenty of reasons to take up the slacks in your closet. But before you head out to buy that smokin’ pair of hot pants, take note of these tips to keep your bottom half as your better half: It’s all about the legs Let’s face it, many of us would love to wear those “groovy” hot pants we wore decades ago again, but it’s time to pass the short shorts — aka boy shorts and tap pants — on to a new generation... preferably one who hasn’t shown evidence of spider veins yet, if you know what I mean. For those with svelte gams, go for it. The cuffed printed versions are the most fun and can be dressed up or down with jackets and T-shirts. And what about those leather shorts? A little steamy, don’t you think?

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Watch for the danger zones Most of us have a flattering “zone” when it comes to our legs. And when it comes to wearing capris, that “mid-calf” area can make or break you. Don’t be afraid to have your cropped pants hemmed to give you the best look for your legs. And then we have “cankles” Yes, those heavy calves that just seem to blend right in with our ankles. There are ways to camouflage this particular detracting feature. Cover it with longer length pants — perhaps a slim-fitting white pair of jeans. Drop your crotch? Another pitfall of trendy pants this season. Don’t fall for it! This “MC Hammeresque” harem style seems to pop up every few years — but it is not a flattering look on anyone of any age. And don’t even think of going for the “no pants” trend... unless, of course, you want to get arrested. Do it on the dark side Yes, you can wear dark-colored pants in the summer. If you have a pair of perfectly tailored black slacks that you love to wear, go for it. Just layer brighter colors on top — a filmy, chiffon tunic top would instantly lighten your look. Ditto for dark blue or black jeans and leggings made of thin Lycra. Go for the flare By now, most of us know that a gentle flare at your pants’ hem is generally a great THE ART OF PARENTING — From Pg. 14 You get to spend time as a family and you get to help out the community — all while teaching your future fearless fish an important life skill! Let her change her mind Nobody wants to raise a quitter, and sometimes that can mean we force our kids to stick with activities and hobbies that July - August 2010

look for all body types, especially those of us who have curves. The flare provides balance to the hips, and we all need a little more balance in our lives. Don’t get stiffed Another way to loosen up your pants wardrobe is to stick to drapable fabrics. I love soft linen cropped pants. Silky pajama pants are another warm-weather favorite. And there’s nothing better than a pair of jersey pants for those long plane flights. Ditch the stiff stuff and go with fabrics that flow — right over those cankles! Print it! Printed floral pants are all the rage this season, but don’t get too excited. Remember those loud Hawaiian printed shirts? Take note: the fashion scourge of the American tourist was the rap they got. Cheer for chinos Don’t forget the backbone of your wardrobe — those pants that go the distance week after week — the ones you can pair with everything from your favorite T-shirts to your favorite work jackets. Look for military-inspired narrow chinos to do all the work as your new basics. The cargo styles are perfect for more casual occasions. Puff away on cigarette pants There’s nothing quite as “cool” as wearing a pair of slim pants in a slightly shorter silhouette — the cigarette style — on a balmy night with just a tank top and pair of slip-on sandals. Tres chic. ∆

may not be right for who they are growing up to be. If Sally LOVED horseback riding last month, but this week she will absolutely die if she doesn’t get to join the local 4-H, it can be enough to make your head spin, and your wallet shrink. While it’s not okay to let kids have free reign over your schedule (or your budget!), it’s important to pay attention to their changing interests

and to encourage them to pursue different things until they find what suits them. While the outlet for your child’s passion may change, the root of who she is stays the same. Clearly, Sally has a passion for nature, and through different experiences she will learn to use that passion to stay relevant and current. As a fearless fish, you have to keep reinventing yourself, changing with the times and with the places you work and live, while holding on to the essential you. If your kids want to pursue something, let them try for a year. Once the season is over, if they want to move on, it’s okay to let them. Forcing kids to stay involved in something they don’t care about will only smother the fire in them that you’re trying to stoke. Know when to let go It’s inevitable: You can’t protect your kids from everything, and sooner or later they are going to be faced with a challenge that will rock their world. Maybe a bully at school has made Susie her new target, or Timmy didn’t make the basketball team and all his friends did. For kids, upsets like these are devastating. But they are also perfect opportunities for them to learn how to overcome obstacles by practicing the 32

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The Flowering Of Fashion By Sharon Mosley

lower power is hot again! Not since the ‘60s and ‘70s have we seen such a stunning bouquet of floral prints popping up in fashion collections everywhere.

From painterly watercolors to dainty “Liberty of London” prints, the flora is in full bloom. Here are some more ways to blossom with the power of flowers: • Wear one bold pattern with neutral pieces. Team up flowers with khaki shorts and tops, or just add a pair of white jeans to that colorful floral tunic top to make it pop. The newest florals are not quite as “sweet” as their pastel predecessors... choose deep, saturated colors this time around. • If you love the oversized floral patterns, stick to one pattern at a time. Don’t be tempted to mix too many colors or too many different

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prints in the same outfit. Avoid wearing a loud shirt with a loud skirt. Keep it subtle and simple. You’ll achieve a much more sophisticated look. • If you’re wearing a form-fitting dress or top in a floral print, remember to keep the size of the print on the small side. And always wear a fitted top if you’re wearing a full skirt in a floral print. A reminder: Don’t wear prints that emphasize your figure flaws -- choose ones that are flattering. Empire waists are usually a good bet for most of us. • A great way to boost your flower power at work is to wear a floral print shift in soft watercolor hues. Top it off with a cardigan sweater or cropped tweed jacket for a more professional look. Then in the evening, take the jacket off and add more baubles and beads or a pair of higher heels. • The floral prints are also great ways to add flair to a casual wardrobe. I don’t

particularly like floral pants; I would rather keep the power at the top -- a blousey tunic top can be tamed with a belt and worn with jeans or leggings, and later even worn as a swimsuit cover-up. • Do play around when picking out your flowers. There are lots of ways to add some flora and fauna to your wardrobe. A floral-patterned summer coat is the perfect way to liven up those neutral basics. Vera Wang’s puckered floral dress with matching coat is a stunner if you want to add one new statement piece to your wardrobe for evening. • Think of creative ways to wear flowers. A floral blouse looks great and works like a jacket when paired with a tank and belted over pants or skirts. A gorgeous floral dress looks cool and casual when teamed with flip-flops. Or wear a flirty, printed skirt with a denim top and cowboy boots. • When wearing bold patterns, 54

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e stop and stare. Who is that wearing that hat? We think it must be somebody special.

Celebrities know the glamorous power of the hat and the attention it creates. Just look at the toppers of Johnny Depp, Penelope Cruz, Demi Moore, Beyonce Knowles and Harrison Ford — all of whom have been “hat dressed” by Ellen ColonLugo, the milliner for both the theatre and the couture fashion crowd. Her famous “Ellen Christine” hats have turned heads for over 30 years. But you don’t have to be a movie star to look like somebody special in a hat, admits Colon-Lugo. “Truly, the only thing you need to wear a hat is a head,” she says, “and the best hat for you is the one that makes you smile.” However, every face is different, so the milliner has a few tips for picking out the hat that is the most flattering. Here are her tips: • Round faces should not wear round silhouettes, such as bowler hats. • Long, narrow faces should not “do top hats.” • Small, petite faces should not wear a brim that “turns you into a mushroom.” When searching for the perfect hat — July - August 2010

for those “see and be seen” A-list events (and not just that straw sun hat that you throw on before you hit the beach) — you should put your trust in the hands of an experienced milliner, according to the Ellen Christine designer, whose hats are available exclusively at her Chelsea boutique in New York. She also feels like your personal style should come through when wearing a hat... after all, you are making your own individual fashion statement. “The style that compliments you is the right style,” says Colon-Lugo, “not what the magazines say, or what your girlfriends say. As with clothing, the hat should fit the wearer.” But there are always “trends” in fashion, she admits. And this year, the most popular hat trends are the classic favorites: the 1920s cloche is “a great shape, but not for all,” she says. “The fedora, stolen from men’s wear, always is hot as a look and stays classic,” she adds, “and it can rock the fashions of the season with diversity in proportion and color.” The special occasion hat is another winner and appears at major social events like

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Summer Trends By Sharon Mosley

ummer is a great time for a wardrobe update, and fashion expert Tom Julian teaches men how to dress for every occasion — work day, after hours, the weekend and travel. In his recent book, “Nordstrom Guide to Men’s Everyday Dressing,” Julian also notes that summer is a great time to help new grads learn the in’s and out’s of business casual dressing and build a “workproof” outfit. “You can’t go wrong with a cotton oxford shirt, a pair of trim flat-front trousers and a lightweight hybrid blazer,” he says.

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As defined by Julian, the “hybrid” jacket is a “catch-all” term for jackets that serve more than one purpose with multifunctional details, varying from smartphone pockets to convertible collars. He also suggests investing in polished accessories, such as burnished brown loafers or thin cotton ties in bold patterns to dress up a professional look. And if you’re a traveling man, consider buying “wrinkle-free” pieces for carefree packing. Flat-front twill shorts and trim linen shirts are other great ways to be comfortable on vacation, yet stylish at the same time. Another trendy shirt, according to Julian, is the utility shirt, which “can be worn for work or play and can double as outerwear for summer trips.” Here are some of Julian’s key items to update any man’s closet: • An unconstructed two-button blazer. Most likely in a cotton, it is to be worn as an outerwear piece or tailored jacket for casual office days. • Cotton “slub” (textured cotton) T-shirt or polo shirt or V-neck pullover. “Think of this as an add-on to cotton pique polos

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or cotton pima T-shirt wardrobes,” says Julian. • A five-pocket pant (not in denim), but in either cotton or cotton/Lycra or cotton/linen. “This pant is designed like a jean, but works very well for casual office days when worn with a woven shirt,” says Julian. • The summer novelty “date night” shirt in a subtle pattern, such as a check with contrast collar, cuffs and novelty buttons. Colors tend to be more muted and sunsetinspired from apricot and melon to lilac and sky blue. • Flat-front walk shorts in cotton (possibly a 7-inch inseam). No pleats, please guys.

• The expedition or field shirt with epaulettes and two patch pockets, which can be worn alone or as a shirt jacket layered over the cotton slub T-shirt. • Dark dressy denim jeans. For a romantic getaway, Julian suggests pairing classic pieces like a white button-down shirt with the dark, slim jeans, which can become more formal with a distressed trench and tan buck shoes. It can be casual with a lightweight knit cardigan paired with driving mocs. • Driving shoes without socks. • Sunglasses (maybe updated aviators). • Woven leather belt to wrap it all up and go with everything. ∆

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Baby Love By Mary Carol Garrity

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They want a decorating motif that is fun yet timeless enough to grow with their kids and that harmonizes with the beautiful style they had already established in their homes. Here are some tips for making a wonderful haven that will tickle you and your child pink for years. Pick a Palette that Lasts Primary colors and pastels will always work for babies, but if you want your childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s room to grow with him or her, consider picking a more enduring color palette. Choose navy and cream patterns instead of light blue and tan. Select Fabulous Furnishings For older kids, wrought-iron bed frames are a great pick. Thanks to their timeless style and solid craftsmanship, these classic beds are a perfect fit from the moment your little one is ready for a big bed up until you send him or her off to college. Get Creative with the Bedding Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re outfitting a baby crib with a skirt, bumper and quilt set or spicing up your 46

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covered with tiles, the project should be ness on a single project for a smooth, cleanable outer surface. This is much easier to allowed to dry in the shade. Grouting the pot is both fun and easy, grout, and you’ll be able to keep your pots brilliantly clean with glass but plan on a huge mess. Buy cleaner. My favorite tiles are powdered white grout so you the 1-inch-square, recycledcan select a new paint color for glass mosaic tiles now hugely each batch. Just add paint as Mosaic popular in modern kitchen and you mix grout with water unbath design. They are quite til it reaches the desired color costs just thin and easy to cut into triintensity. Squish the grout into angles with a double-wheeled all the gaps between tiles, and pennies tile-cutting tool. Small units wipe it clean with sponges such as these also allow you and old rags. Grouting with and yet to get a lot of detail onto a color can have a big impact small pot. on how your pot looks in the adds a If the tiles are glued to a end because it will offer varysheet of paper or a sample ing levels of contrast with the millionboard, soak them in a large tile hues. For those who don’t want dollar look pan of warm water to melt the glue. to invest in pricey ceramic Over time, I’ve learned to pots, mosaic is the best way to to your choose terra-cotta pots large get gleaming glazes into your garden. enough to accommodate the garden. While many mosaic average 4-, 5- or 6-inch-round artists use broken china to creplastic nursery pots. This alate crazy-quilt projects, I find lows me to drop my plant and that method too challenging for smaller projects. The problem is that its pot into the mosaic pot, turning it into a shards of varying shapes and thickness can cachepot with a drain hole. It also prevents challenge grouting. Bathroom mosaic tiles, the plant from becoming marred by white on the other hand, are perfectly uniform chalky residue from moisture passing in every way. With them, you can create a through terra cotta. Mosaic costs just pennies and yet adds a relatively thin, perfectly flat result. Be sure to use tiles with the same thick- million-dollar look to your garden. ∆ BABY LOVE — From Pg. 43 preteen’s pad with a funky duvet and loads of crazy pillows, this is your chance to let your child’s personality shine through. Pick an interesting mix of textiles for bedding and pillows, being sure to incorporate touchable fabrics and trims like chenille stripes, pompoms and rickrack. For fun, personalize a pillow or two with your child’s name or monogram. Finish off with Accents What would a nursery or kid’s room be without huggable stuffed animals? Instead of making them an afterthought, why not pick cuddly plush animals that July - August 2010

harmonize with your color scheme? Additionally, you’ll want to pick containers that work hard but also add to the style of the space. Store cotton balls in a graceful glass apothecary jar. Keep baby’s jacket on an adorable hook or coat tree. Put diapers and wipes in antique wooden boxes. Store toys in lidded baskets. Consider replacing the generic ceilinglight fixture with an unusual chandelier. And don’t forget great accent lamps, which work perfectly as night-lights. Bring personality to the walls of the room with great artwork and have fun making your little one’s space special. ∆

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Your Garden Of Eatin’ By Joe Lamp’l

here’s no denying that edible gardens are in again. From the White House to your house, the momentum in vegetable gardening will reach another crescendo this year.

Michelle Obama’s vegetable garden on the South Lawn of the White House inspired many people to grow their own fresh food. Last year, White House gardeners harvested over 1,000 pounds of produce from the 1,100-square-foot organic-vegetable-fruit-herb garden. There are various reasons for growing your own food. Nearly 60 percent of those who plan on growing more edibles this year are doing so for better nutrition, according to the survey cited. Other popular reasons included: personal satisfaction, July - August 2010

better taste and better variety/selection. As Americans become more concerned about self-sufficiency and sustainability, “going local” is becoming a common theme across the country. Farmers markets, community gardens and backyard gardens have sprung up everywhere, including more front-yard edible gardens than ever before. Sound shocking to think of a veggie plot in the front yard? So assuming you’re not ready to rip up your lawn and plant a full-scale food garden yet, that’s understandable. Many share the opinion

that vegetable plants aren’t all that attractive and lack ornamental appeal in the landscape. And many homeowners’ associations might make a stink. Others mention a lack of space as their main reason to share the spotlight with their more traditional garden plants. If you find yourself within one of these groups, here are some considerations: Mix it up If you’re worried about appearance, just mix in some colorful annuals or perennials,

or use the vegetable foliage to complement foundation or bedding shrubs. Have you ever seen the beauty of unfolding squash blossoms? Those magnificent yellow blossoms and spreading vines can blend well with your landscape. Edge beds with herbs and ornamentals. Put the tomatoes next to the roses. Grow a couple types of vegetables not only because they are edible, but also because they are out of the ordinary or colorful. For example, the variety of rainbow chard known as “Bright Lights” has always been a favorite of mine. 54

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Going by bicycle instead of car saves money, conserves gas and -- a blissful boost to mental fitness -- helps calm our frazzled brains in ways that even a good red wine never will. And that’s not all. Bike-riding gifts you with invigorating exercise, stronger muscles and a way to get to work without polluting the air. It offsets your carbon footprint at the same time it reshapes your thighs into something stronger, firmer, less jiggly. Conscious consumerism would have you go out immediately and get yourself the strongest, lightest, most reliable bike you can afford, used or new. And ride it! And be sure to outfit your kids, too. Motivating kids to bike to school and around July - August 2010

the neighborhood is a wheelie good way to jumpstart their fat-clogged metabolisms. When I was a kid, highly influenced by Spin & Marty, my bike was my horse, my stallion, my ticket to freedom, and it still feels like that every time I ride. Many of my best travel adventures include a bicycle — through Italy, along the Danube, in the North Woods of Wisconsin, across the farmlands of southern France. I can still remember the smell of garlic in the field. How often do you ride? Just for fun, answer this: What would it look like if you decided to ride your bike to work? As your most personal trainer, I say join in! Give it a go. An experiment. If you’re not having fun after three times trying, you never have to do it again. Go back to

To Work

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country roads and quiet bike lanes, and be content that you gave it your best. But for some of you, riding your bike to work can become a habit, even if it’s just on casual Fridays or moody Mondays. Here are some ride-to-work biking tips: • Before you jump on your bike to ride to work, use your car to help you plot the best route. Best is synonymous with less traveled streets. • Experiment with different routes. The shortest route isn’t necessarily the quickest or most comfortable. There are many Internet sites for mapping (www.mapmyride. com is one), and good local bike shops should be able to help guide you, too. Don’t be shy about asking for advice. • If you work farther away that you can pedal, don’t give up! Consider combining your bike ride with a train, bus or subway. Enjoy the stares. • Take it easy! You don’t have to work up a sweat on the ride in. If you crave speed, hightail it home. • If you do get aromatic or mussed up riding in, keep a spare change of clothes at work. A handy box of baby wipes is useful, as is soap, water and a small, quick-dry towel. • Ask your employer about a safe place to park your bike. Gently campaign to make workplace bike parking available for all. So many empty offices these days, perfect for all-day bike storage. • Network with the other bike commuters at your workplace. Share tips. Motivate others. Become a cog in the wheel of change, waking others up to the fun and challenge of bike commuting. • ALWAYS wear a properly fitting helmet. Obey all traffic laws. Have your best time. ∆

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Recognition Of Poison Ivy Is Key To Prevention By Rallie McAllister, M.D.

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ummer is here, and it’s time to prepare for a little jungle warfare. Stepping into the great outdoors makes your body fair game for stinging bees, biting insects and, worst of all, the plague of poison ivy.

Nearly half of Americans are allergic to poison ivy and its 150 plant cousins, reacting with a skin rash known as allergic contact dermatitis. You aren’t allergic to poison ivy the first time you touch it -- it takes about 10 to 14 days for your body to develop the allergy through a process known as sensitization. Once your body becomes sensitized, repeated exposure leads to a delayed skin reaction and a rash that generally appears in 24 to 72 hours. The offending agent in poison ivy is the oil, or oleoresin, found in every part of the plant. The tiniest drop can set off a chain reaction of allergic events, causing skin cells to release corrosive chemicals that produce the characteristic red, oozing blisters. Contrary to urban legend, leakage of the blister fluid doesn’t spread the rash to other parts of your body, or to other people. Only contact with the oil of the poison ivy plant causes allergic contact dermatitis. If you accidentally grab a poison ivy plant and then shake hands with your unsuspecting neighbor, you can contaminate him with poison ivy oil. But if you shake his hand four days and four showers after touching the plant, you won’t contaminate him even if your hand looks like it’s got a bad case of leprosy. The problem with poison ivy is that you usually don’t realize you’ve touched it un

til it’s too late. You may have been exposed through no fault of your own: Your dog may have rolled in the stuff right before he greeted you with a big furry hug. Once the poison ivy oil is on your hands, it’s easily spread to every surface you touch. You might go about your business for hours, scratching your nose and rubbing your eyes. Heaven forbid you should take a potty break and wash your hands afterward, and not before. A microscopic drop of poison ivy oil can produce a mass of itching, crusting blisters on any part of your person. By the time you start to itch, it’s likely that one to four days have passed since you were contaminated. At this point, it’s almost impossible to stop the developing rash. If your suffering is especially prolonged or severe, you may seek medical attention. In addition to offering sympathy, some physicians prescribe steroid medications to treat the rash and itching. Steroid drugs work by suppressing the immune system and may reduce the severity or duration of symptoms. Depending on your degree of desperation, you can take your steroids by injection or by mouth — or you may choose to apply them to your ravaged skin in the form of a cream or gel. Since steroids are known to stimulate

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the appetite, you may have to decide if you’d rather be thin and miserable or fat and happy. Although a great deal of energy is directed at drying oozing blisters, the skin eruption resolves only when the allergic reaction has stopped. Pink products like calamine lotion help draw sympathy and may alleviate itching, but they really don’t get rid of the rash. Experienced poison ivy sufferers will tell you that the best way to endure the symptoms is to sleep through them. Taking an over-the-counter antihistamine can alleviate the itch and make you sleepy enough to put you out of your misery for a few hours. If you know you’ve been exposed to poi-

son ivy, make a beeline for the shower, and spend at least 20 minutes decontaminating yourself with plenty of soap and warm water. Don’t forget to wash your clothes and douse your tools and shoes with rubbing alcohol to remove the poison ivy oil. The best form of poison ivy prevention is recognition, and it behooves anyone with skin to find a photograph of the plant and commit to memory. Poison ivy can disguise itself as a plant, vine or shrub with notched leaflets in groups of three that are bright green in summer and brilliant red in fall. Once you know what the plant looks like, you’ve got a better chance of surviving at least one of the dangers of the great outdoors. Be careful — it’s a jungle out there. ∆

THE FLOWERING — From Pg. 32 steer clear of piling on extra accessories. The expressive print is your main accessory and will be the focus of your entire head-to-toe look. Don’t overdo a good thing. • Accessories, however, always provide the opportunity to add “just a touch” of

the latest trends in flower power: H&M does cotton floral flats, find Liberty of London canvas totes at Target, A.P.C. has cotton, floral bucket hats and floral embellished sandals are sold at Nine West. And the ultimate in flower power? A leather, flower handbag from Valentino. ∆

YOUR GARDEN — From Pg. 49 Find space Consider your priorities. If you lack space, container gardens are a great way to ease your way into vegetable gardening. You can also remove a portion of your lawn, but start small. It’s much better to enlarge your edible garden later, rather than trying to take on too much from the start. Once edible plants get established, they can really take off. If your garden is mostly ornamental, you can still find room for attractive edibles to complement your design. This means that some of those plants that are only there to look good can be transplanted to another part of your garden or given away to friends and neighbors. So before you rule out a vegetable garden this year because of space or appearance

or not enough sunlight, think again. My friend Shawna Coronado transformed her Chicago front yard last year into a beautiful garden of edibles, and this year she plans on doing even more by interplanting with lots of annuals and perennials. Shawna was very intent on growing a food garden, but the only place where she had enough sunlight was in her front yard. So she cleared out a plot and planted a lovely garden that kept her family fed with fresh vegetables from spring until fall. Even better, it looked so good that she’s become an inspiration to neighbors, helping break new barriers to show that vegetables and their gardens can cohabitate perfectly well with the more traditional front-yard plants, while offering so much more in the process. ∆

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Workers Need Clear Channel All The Way To The Top By Michael Kinsman

very employer knows they are going to have a certain amount of employee whining about workplace conditions.

Some of this is justified and some is not. But everyone expects complaints over some company policies or practices. But most employers would never be able to identify the No. 1 complaint of their workers, even though they probably

Communication can be the centerpiece of a great organization or your Achilles heel. July - August 2010

witness signs of it every day. The biggest complaint is a lack of communication from senior managers, according to a survey by Opinion Research Corp. of Princeton, N.J. Seventeen percent of workers identify the inability of managers to discuss company developments with them as their major complaint. “Communication can be the centerpiece of a great organization or your Achilles heel,” says Terry Reilly of Opinion Research. “Management’s choice is pretty simple. Either they provide the information or employees will fill in the blanks on their own usually with erroneous information.” Even though human resource departments try to encourage good communication in organizations, it often doesn’t work that simply. Most senior managers simply fail to appreciate the value of it. Often they hold meetings and provide information to middle managers, who are then expected

to relay that information to others in the organization. Sometimes that gets done very well, but often the information is watered down or key facts are omitted that would help workers understand better what was occurring around them. Downward communication in an organization has to be built into the daily operating structure. Perhaps just as important is providing a forum for workers to ask questions about business operations and get substantive answers. Too often companies put information into a newsletter or e-mail and expect that everyone will “get it.” What they fail to account for is that not everyone will understand fully the report and some might have questions about it or its nuances. If they have no way of expressing their concerns, the attempt by management to share information is wasted. That’s why small businesses often have an advantage in this. Senior managers

are readily accessible and able to answer employee questions as they come up. Employees are more likely to ask questions when the boss is around them, rather than isolated in an office in another part of the building. It’s a lesson that should be obvious to all senior managers, but it isn’t. Employees need to have a sense of comfort that the information they are being told by management is correct. To do that, management has to be willing to say, “I don’t know.” Nothing builds credibility better with workers than a senior executive who is willing to admit he or she doesn’t have all the answers. Workers often don’t have all the answers, and when executives admit they don’t, it makes them seem candid and human. That’s a huge lesson in communication there. Make sure workers think you are candid and human when you talk to them and you can’t go wrong. ∆

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Art & Culture In Texas

by Jane & Marius Rubin

July - August 2010

f you thought that Texas is only about oil and cowboys, think again. The Lone Star State has a wealth of art and culture, fabulous hotels, and excellent restaurants. To explore this world, follow us on a whirlwind tour of Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston.

Aerial View of Dallas Arts District. Photo by Iwan Baan.

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Margo and Bill Winspear Opera House.

Nasher Sculpture Center. Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza.

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DALLAS Begin your tour in the Dallas Arts District, a 19-block neighborhood, the largest contiguous arts district in the nation. Its newest addition, AT&T Performing Arts Center, is a 10-acre park containing a multi-venue center for opera, dance, music and theater. The center ’s cornerstone, Margo and Bill Winspear Opera House, is a slick, super modern building designed in a classic horseshoe configuration. Surrounded by 60 ft. soaring glass walls, the auditorium allows audiences of up to 2,200 to experience large scale performances in an intimate setting. Next door, visit the Dee and Charles Wyly Theater, an architecturally innovative theater built on a 12 level “stacked” design, with a mechanized system that can raise and lower both scenery and seating. The district also houses the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center, home of the celebrated Dallas Symphony Orchestra, a premiere destination for world-class soloists and conductors. Continue your tour to the Dallas Museum of Art, a leading art institution showcasing works that span five millennia of human creativity. Meander through the museum’s sculpture garden, relax by the cascading water walls, and stop at the atrium café for a light meal and live jazz performances (on Thursday evenings). Next stop by the Nasher Sculpture Center, a city-block large complex with galleries and a sculpture garden dotted with works by Rodin, Brancusi, Moore, Giacometti, and more. Another museum worth visiting is the inspiring Women’s Museum, in Fair Park, dedicated to women’s contributions throughout history. Make sure to visit the Meadows Museum, home to a large Spanish art collection including masterpieces by El Greco, Velazquez, Ribera, Goya, Miro, and Picasso. No Dallas visit is complete without a 60

stop at Dealey Plaza, the site where president John F. Kennedy was assassinated on November 22, 1963. The Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza features photographs and artifacts chronicling the life, legacy, and death of the beloved president. For a change of scenery head to NorthPark Center, a premier shopping center that offers the finest in designer luxury, amidst timeless architecture and a worldclass art collection. Accommodations We stayed at the hip, state-of-the-art W Hotel. The hotel offers fine amenities and complimentary transportation (within a 5 miles radius) aboard an Acura MDX SUV. Make sure to dine in the hotel’s signature restaurant Craft Dallas, sister to Tom Colicchio’s Craft NY. Pamper yourself at the W’s Bliss Spa, a relaxing oasis with an outdoor infinity pool and expansive views of the city. After dark, head to the trendy Ghostbar for a night of music and fun. Located on the 33rd floor, it is the “in” place to have a drink and enjoy spectacular panoramas of downtown Dallas. Another top Dallas hotel is the fivestar five-diamond Rosewood Mansion on Turtle Creek. Once an Italian Renaissance style estate, the Mansion is the epitome of luxurious living. FORT WORTH Fort Worth, once a dusty and lawless frontier town, is a sprawling metropolis defined by a world-renowned cultural district, and a beautifully preserved Western heritage. The city’s Cultural District includes some of the finest museums in the nation. Visit the Amon Carter Museum and take in works by major 19th and 20th century American artists, such as Frederic Remington, Georgia O’Keeffe, and Stuart Davis. At the Kimbell Art Museum, “America’s

Spa at the W Hotel.

Entree at Craft Dallas.

Remington (above) and O’Keeffe (below) at the Amon Carter Museum.

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Accommodations at the Stockyards Hotel.

Cattelan’s installation (above) and Rothko Chapel (below) at the Menil Collection.

Cattle drive in the Stockyards District.

best small museum,” view masterpieces from antiquity to the 20th century including Michelangelo’s first painting, “The Torment of Saint Anthony,” along with works by El Greco, Cezanne, Rembrandt, Matisse and Picasso. Engage in the interactive displays at the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame, a museum that pays homage to American West heroines from Annie Oakley, to Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O’Connor. Continue to the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and discover a foremost collections of post-war art. For a glimpse into the city’s Western heritage head to the famed Stockyards National Historic District, a 15-block area that looks the same as it did 100 years ago. The twice-daily cattle drive along Exchange Avenue is a popular tourist attraction. For rodeo action and Wild West shows visit the Cowtown Coliseum, home of the first indoor rodeo in 1918. Browse the stores at the Stockyards Station for Western apparel, cowboy boots, hats, belts, buckles, and dazzling South Western jewelry. Also visit the Fort Worth Zoo and explore the new Museum of Living Art, a spectacular herpetarium with nearly 200 species of reptiles, amphibians, snakes and more. Accommodations For an authentic frontier atmosphere stay at the historic Stockyards Hotel in the center of old Texas. Beautifully appointed with comfortable furniture, antiques, and objets d’art, the hotel offers an Old West ambience. Experience a Texas-style steak dinner at the famous H3 Ranch restaurant. After dark, head to Billy Bob’s Texas, a club that can hold up to 6,000 people, also known as the “world’s largest honkytonk.” Grab a beer and join the revelers in an evening of country singing, lively bands, and line dancing. HOUSTON Houston is a cosmopolitan city, rich in culture and diversity.

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One of the city’s top museums is the Menil Collection, an international art and architecture destination, showcasing art by Matisse, Picasso, Magritte and others. The current exhibition features contemporary Italian artist, Maurizio Cattelan (till August 15). The museum also houses the Rothko Chapel, a contemplative non-denominational octagonal space highlighted by Rothko’s famous monochromatic paintings. Also visit the Cy Twombly Gallery and the Byzantine Fresco Chapel. Another premier destination is the Museum of Fine Arts Houston, showcasing a vast collection of works of art. Don’t msiss the Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. Originally the home of legendary collector and philanthropist Miss Ima Hogg, Bayou Bend displays a fine collection of American paintings, decorative arts and antiques. Meander through the sprawling grounds and take in the landscaped gardens, manicured lawns, and decorative fountains. Take a break from your museum tour and visit Houston CityCentre, a hip new complex with shops, galleries, and restaurants. Accommodations We stayed at Hotel Granduca, a premier, luxury boutique hotel, the only Leading Hotels of the World property in Texas. Built in 2006, this Mobil Four Star hotel is located steps away from Uptown Park shopping district. The hotel’s luxurious guestrooms include the finest amenities from well appointed kitchens to fine Italian linens. Granduca features a sparkling pool with private cabanas and lushly landscaped verandas, and the award-winning Ristorante Cavour. Another noteworthy Houston restaurant is Branch Water Tavern serving fine artisanal American cuisine. So next time you plan a vacation, think about Dallas, Fort Worth, and Houston. It’s only a short flight away, and you’ll gain a new perspective of the Lone Star State. ∆

Guestroom at the Granduca Hotel.

Bayou Bend Collection and Gardens. Poison Dart Frog at the Museum of Living Art.

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ewport ewport is is aa legendary legendary city city of of opulent opulent mansions, mansions, breathtaking breathtaking seascapes, seascapes, aa bustling bustling marina, marina, and and aa vibrant vibrant downtown. downtown. During During the the Gilded Gilded Age, Age, Newport Newport was was the the summer summer playground playground of of America’s America’s upper upper class. class.

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City By The Sea

By Jane and Marius Rubin

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Their mansions offer a rare glimpse into a bygone era of luxury and conspicuous consumption. www.newportmansions.com. Start with the Breakers, the grandest of Newport’s “cottages,” a 70room Italian Renaissance palazzo, built in 1895 for Cornelius Vanderbilt II. Stroll through the 45 ft. high great hall and take in the Baccarat crystal chandeliers, limestone and marble carvings, and gold gilded furniture. A self-guided audio tour brings the mansion to life through personal accounts of people who lived and worked on the estate. Continue to the imposing Marble House, William K Vanderbilt’s birthday gift to his wife Alva. Inspired by the Petite Trianon at Versailles, the 50-room estate was considered to be the most opulent house in America when it opened in 1892. Alva’s art collection of over 300 paintings, sculptures and decorative art is on display this summer in the Gothic Room. Next, visit Rosecliff, a magnificent mansion completed in 1902 for silver heiress Theresa Fair Oelrichs. Rosecliff’s ballroom, the largest in Newport, was the setting for many affairs including a fairy tale dinner party with magician Harry Houdini. The mansion showcases a costume exhibit, providing a close-up look at the elaborate outfits worn by yesteryear’s fashionistas. Don’t miss the Elms, the summer residence of coal magnate Edward Julius Berwind, completed in 1901. The French style chateau is the perfect setting for the large collection of 18th century French and Venetian paintings, Renaissance ceramics, and Oriental jade. The elaborate Classical Revival gardens include terraces with marble and bronze sculptures, July - August 2010

The Breakers.

Rough Point living room. Belcourt Castle.

pavilions, fountains, and a sunken garden. Make sure to visit Rough Point, the clifftop English manorial home of heiress Doris Duke. Some of the treasures on view include paintings by Gainsborough, Van Dyk, Reynolds and Renoir, rare tapestries, and fine antiques. Explore the manicured grounds overlooking the ocean. www.newportrestoration.org. For a change of pace, take the “Ghosts of Belcourt” tour, conducted by Mrs. Harle Tinney, the owner of Belcourt Castle, who has lived on the premises for the last 50 years. She escorts her guests through the lavishly decorated interiors, weaving her life story with accounts of para-normal activities experienced by herself and others within the castle walls. www.belcourtcastle.com. Continue your tour with a stroll along Cliff Walk, a three mile long path winding between mansions and estates on one side, and expansive ocean vistas on the other. Take a leisurely drive along famous Ocean Drive, a coastal road that hugs the craggy wind swept shoreline. Next, explore the downtown waterfront, browse the quaint shops, take in the dockside bars and restaurants, and soak in the atmosphere. Stop at Black Pearl restaurant on Bowen’s Dock, and try their famous clam chowder and freshly caught lobster. Take a harbor cruise aboard the Amazing Grace for a narrated tour of the port, islands, and seaside estates. Visit the Tennis Hall of Fame, home to the oldest active grass courts in the country. The museum showcases the greatest tennis stars and the history of the game.

Newport’s Harbor. The Cliff Walk.

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Dining Room. Start with a Vanderbilt, their signature vodka drink, and continue with a fine meal in the club-like atmosphere. The pub-inspired menu features local seasonal dishes, classic entrees and British favorites. Make sure to also visit the rooftop terrace and enjoy the panoramic views of Newport’s Vanderbilt Hall. Take a tour of downtown’s historic sites, museums, churches, and visit Touro Synagogue, the oldest in North America. Newport offers a large array of accommodations for every taste and budget. Here are some of our top picks: Vanderbilt Hall The closest to living in a mansion is to stay at Vanderbilt Hall, located one block from Newport’s bustling waterfront. Built in 1909 by Alfred Gwinne Vanderbilt for his glamorous mistress, it is now part of an exclusive membership club. The 33 guestrooms, ranging in size from 400 sq. ft. to 1,000 sq. ft., are tastefully appointed and decorated in black and white. The rooms feature marble bathrooms, an efficiency kitchen, Italian linens, and original paintings. The turndown service includes special touches such as chocolatedipped dry fruit, and a hot water bottle encased in a snuggly plush snow cat to warm up your comfy bed. The hotel is appointed with an incredible collection of original American illustration art that adds splashes of color to the classy interior. Enjoy an elegant breakfast in the solarium, a glass-enclosed room overlooking the lushly landscaped courtyard. For dinner, head to Monty’s Bar and July - August 2010

Hotel Viking. waterfront. The hotel offers an outdoor salt-water dipping pool, an elegant indoor swimming pool, an exercise room and an intimate spa. Indulge in a customized ninety minute massage, that soothes body and soul. www.vanderbilt.com, or 401-846-6200. HOTEL VIKING If you love historic homes you’ll love Hotel Viking, built in 1926 to host unwanted or overflow mansions guests. The hotel is situated at One Bellevue Ave., two blocks from the waterfront. The hotel features 209 guestrooms and suites, different in size and décor but all appointed with beautiful furnishings and luxurious amenities.

The hotel’s restaurant, One Bellevue, serves American bistro style cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. Menu highlights include grilled lobster and chili rubbed tuna. The hotel is also home to Spa Terre. www.hotelviking.com, 401-847-3300. Hyatt Lovers of contemporary hotels will enjoy the Hyatt on Goat Island, minutes from downtown by car or by boat. The Hyatt recently underwent a renovation that expanded and transformed the lobby area to take full advantage of the amazing water views. Order a drink and relax on the outside deck as luxury

Francis Malbone House If you prefer the intimacy of a bed and breakfast, you’ll love the Francis Malbone House, an historic inn on Thames Street, next to Newport’s waterfront. Built in 1760 for a shipping merchant, the inn was enlarged by the current owners and now offers twenty spacious guest rooms. The rooms are elegantly furnished with antiques, poster beds, and modern touches such as flat screen TVs and Ipod docking stations. Some suites have oversized whirlpool tubs and fireplaces. The rooms surround a charming interior courtyard with a fountain and lush vegetation. The main floor has three parlors where guests can relax and exchange traveling tips. Breakfast, served indoors or in the courtyard, is a sumptuous affair with baked-on-the-premises scones, muffins and croissants, along with two daily hot entrees to choose from. In the afternoon, the kitchen prepares a lavish spread of cakes, pastries, and pies, all baked by the resident chef. www. malbone.com or 800-846-0392. So if you are looking for a mini escape a few hours from home, Newport is the perfect destination. ∆ Francis Malbone House.

The Hyatt. yachts glide in and out of the harbor. Enjoy dinner at the Windward restaurant, overlooking the bay. Start with a velvety lobster bisque and continue with gorgonzola beef tenderloin, or sautéed shrimp & scallops. The house Canvas wines are well suited to the fine cuisine. www.hyatt.com.

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NYC Atlantica, A New Private Yacht Atlantica by Bateaux New York is a new yacht available for events of up to 300 guests. It features two spacious enclosed decks and an outside patio, and offers various dining options, entertainment, routing, and docking. Call 866-433-9283, or visit www.entertainmentcruises.com.

Sail the Hudson with Classic Harbor Line Classic Harbor Line features sails on the Hudson River aboard the schooner Adirondack and motor yacht Manhattan. Theme sails include Morimoto Sushi and Sake, Wine and Cheese Pairings, Jazz, Champagne Sunsets, City Lights, Brunch, Fireworks and more. Fun cruises for individuals or groups. For tickets call 212-209-3370 or visit www.sail-nyc.com.

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Lincoln Center Out of Doors Lincoln Center Out of Doors presents three weeks of free music and dance on the plazas of Lincoln Center. The festival features international, U.S., and local artists. From July 28 to August 15. Call 212-875-5766 or visit www.LCOutofDoors.org.

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Mostly Mozart Festival at Lincoln Center Mostly Mozart Festival opens on July 27 and 28 with a Live from Lincoln Center gala performance at Avery Fisher Hall. The festival, running through August 21st offers over 35 events including concerts, dances, recitals, and lectures. www.lincolncenter.org. July - August 2010

Bagatelle Restaurant in the Meatpacking District Bagatelle is a French bistro at 409 W. 13th St., in the heart of the city’s fashionable Meatpacking District. The restaurant’s ambience is reminiscent of an elegant Provençal Cafe. The French influenced menu features popular items such as tuna tartare, gnocchi with black truffle pesto filling, scallops St. Jacques, and sumptuous desserts. Bagatelle also offers gourmet picnic baskets, ideal for a lunch break in the High Line park next door, or in the nearby Hudson River Park. 212-675-2400 or www.bistrobagatelle.com

Rubin Museum of Art Rubin Museum of Art, at 150 West 17th Street is a museum dedicated to the art of the Himalayas. The upcoming exhibit, Gateway to Himalayan Art (from July 23), lays the groundwork for visitors’ understanding of Himalayan art, geography, and culture. The museum also features Tradition Transformed, showcasing contemporary art by nine Tibetan artists. 212-620-5000. www.rmanyc.org

Pure Food and Wine Restaurant Pure Food and Wine at 54 Irving Place, in the Gramercy Park neighborhood, offers a unique cuisine using organic vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds in creative and innovative ways. Nothing is heated above 118 degrees in order to preserve vitamins, minerals, and enzymes. Enjoy a romantic dinner in the lush courtyard garden in the back. A vegan paradise. 212-477-1010.

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Kaplen JCC on the Palisades Opens New Fitness Facility The Kaplen JCC on the Palisades, has recently opened the Russ Berrie Family Health & Recreation Complex, a modern, twostory fitness facility featuring spacious exercise rooms, spinning room, stretching areas, as well as a luxurious wellness center with spa amenities, nutritional and fitness consultations and spa services, including massage, facials, personal training, reflexology, stress reduction workshops, private Pilateâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sessions, sports-specific training and 60 free group exercise offerings each week. The JCC also maintains two air-conditioned gyms, five indoor and outdoor swimming pools, an indoor running track, a teen fitness center, racquetball courts and more. Call 201-408.1448 to request a tour, or email: join@jccotp.org

Fragrance Palace in Englewood Fragrance Palace Perfume Boutique has opened at 32-40 N. Dean St. in Englewood. They specialize in designer fragrances such as Prada, Gucci, Bvlgari, Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana, Creed and many more at attractive prices. They also feature fancy perfume bottle collections, hand poured scented candles, and other gifts and accessories. Mention Hi Class Living magazine and receive 10% off your purchase. Call 201-568-1415.

Taverna Mykonos in Elmwood Park Taverna Mykonos has recently opened at 238 Broadway (Rt 4 East) in Elmwood Park. It is owned and operated by the Panteleakis family who also owns Oceanos in Fair Lawn. This casual eatery specializes in authentic Greek cuisine with Mediterranean influences. Enjoy a variety of traditional appetizers, salads, meat and fish selections, prepared with Greek ingredients. There is a full bar featuring Greek and American wines. On-site parking. Open daily. Call 201-703-9200. www.tavernamykonos.com. July - August 2010

Openings Element Salon and Spa in Fort Lee Element Salon and Spa, a state-of-theart, upscale salon has opened in the Colony at 1530 Palisade Ave., in Fort Lee. The full service salon features a highly skilled staff of master colorists, stylists, and technicians dedicated to providing the highest quality of customer service. They also offer facials, manicures, pedicures, waxing, and threading. Element Salon and Spa invites you to come in and be pampered from head to toe. Call 201-944-4247, or visit www.elementsalonandspa.com.

On 1 Dancewear in Englewood On 1 Dancewear, a new dancewear store has opened at 1 East Palisade Ave. in Englewood. Owner Danielle Hernandez, a dance instructor and competitive dancer, offers quality dance attire, shoes, and accessories from Capezioâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Body Wrappers, Heart & Soul, Funky Diva, the storeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own line, and more. The store also features activewear for yoga, pilates, and zumba, as well as warm up gear, and team uniforms. 201-503-0111.

LoriMar Designs in Englewood Maria Appice and Lori Lofaro have reopened LoriMar, a unique party boutique at 40-44 Grand Ave. in Englewood. They specialize in custom invitations, favors, theme party centerpieces, and accessories for special occasions and corporate events. Stop by and let Lori and Maria help you make your party a success. 201-816-1188.

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Madre’s Restaurant—477B Cedar Lane, Teaneck. Chef Agusto, formerly from top-rated Victor’s Cafe in NYC, is now preparing his traditional, authentic Cuban cuisine at Madre’s. The restaurant is warm and inviting offering a large variety of Cuban dishes including vegetarian items. Some of the house specialties include Empanadas, Casuela Madre’s Seafood Consume, Ropa Vieja, traditional Paella, as well as homemade desserts. Bring your favorite beverage. Open daily for lunch and dinner and/ or take out. 201-530-5100.

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“When nothing but red meat will do, eat here and bring a seafood lover with you!” The New York Times

Eclectic Locale Café & Bar — 208 Piermont Rd., Closter. It is no longer necessary to go to NYC for a sophisticated dining experience. Recently awarded HHH by the Bergen Record, Local Café & Bar is an inviting restaurant with a chef who has been associated with several of NYC’s most prestigious and highly rated establishments. The menu features steaks, chops, poultry, seafood, home made pastas, along with mouthwatering desserts. The well priced wine list offers many regional selections. Lunch Mon-Fri, dinner MonSun and a-la-carte brunch on Sunday. There are facilities available for private functions for up to 150. On site parking, reservations recommended. 201-750-3233.

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Eclectic, Modern Italian Cuisine with a Mediterranean Flair

Taverna Mykonos — 238 Broadway (Rt. 4E.) Elmwood Park - The atmosphere and décor in this newly opened restaurant in reminiscent of a typical taverna. Taverna Mykonos specializes in Hellenic cuisine, a melting of Greek and Mediterranean influences. The menu features healthy and seasonal selections including fresh fish, the highest quality meat and sun-loving fruits and vegetables. Greek products such as cheese, olive oil, herbs and spices highlight the cuisine. The full bar offers wines from Greece and the US. On-site parking. Open daily. 201-703-9200. www.tavernamykonos.com.

Lunch Mon-Fri, Dinner Mon-Sun, Sunday Brunch

Italian

201-750-3233

Amarone Ristorate – 63 Cedar Lane, Teaneck. Rated Excellent by Zagat and in the “Top 5” for Atmosphere by the Record. Amarone Ristorante

208 Piermont Rd. • Closter www. www.locale208closter.com July - August 2010

at Its Best is serving distinctive Northern Italian specialties such as Osso Buco, Roasted Duck and many varieties of homemade pasta. The menu also features fresh fish, poultry, and beef. Owner Nick uses the highest quality ingredients and all dishes are made to order. The atmosphere is warm and hospitable and prices are moderate. Full bar service, ample parking. Outdoor dining. Open for lunch Mon-Fri and dinner daily. 201-833-1897 Fontana di Trevi — 248 Fort Lee Rd., Leonia. Once a popular restaurant across from Carnegie Hall, in Manhattan, Fontana di Trevi has re-opened in a warm and cozy space in Leonia. The new owner, Andrew Calegari, formerly the manager of the NYC location, has brought the chef, and the pastry chef to the new restaurant. The menu features meat, seafood and pasta dishes from both the north and south of Italy. Specialties include caesar salad, prepared table side, pollo

Agusto, formerly from Victor’s Cafe in NYC Chef

presents traditional, homestyle

Cuban Specialties 201-530-5100

477B Cedar Lane, Teaneck • www.madresnj.com Dine In • Take Out • BYOB • Open 7 days

Introducing

Classic Roman Cuisine

BYO

201-242-9040 • 248 Fort Lee

rd.

www.fontanaditrevinj.com

• Leonia

Dinner Tues-Sun Hi Class Living

Dining at

Grand Opening

Free Delivery Ft. Lee, Cliffside Pk., Edgewater min $1000

scarpariella, shrimp trevi and fritto misto. Be sure to save room for Pius VII, their signature dessert. Fontana di Trevi is open from 5-10pm Tuesday-Sunday. BYO. 201-242-9040.

Prickly Pear Grill

Il Mulino — 132 Veterans Plaza, Dumont. “You don’t have to break the bank for top notch Italian fare at this charming Dumont eatery.” All regular dinner entrées cost under $20 and Mondays thru Thursdays from 5 to 6pm the “Sunset Dinner” includes an appetizer, choice of soup or salad, entrée, fresh fruit and coffee or tea for $1395 - $1795. BYOB. Owner Jimmy, formerly of Cafe Italiano, will take care of you. Open 7 days for lunch and dinner. Party room up to 120. 201-384-7767. www.njdiningguide.com/ilmulino.

International, Tex-Mex, and Cuban Cuisine Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner Eat in, Take out, Catering For faster service, call

201-482-4401 or fax to 201-482-0911 200 Main St., Fort Lee

visit www.pricklypeargrill.com

for Weekly Breakfast Specials and Daily Lunch Specials

Serving The Finest Quality And Selection Of Seafood

Japanese

also... prime steaks, veal, chicken & pasta dishes

Kaname — 783 Palisade Ave., Cliffside Park. Rated ★★★ by the Bergen Record, Kaname is a favorite spot for Japanese food lovers, offering an extensive menu of traditional dishes and unique sushi & sashimi specialties. Sit at the Sushi bar and watch your host George create the most imaginative items using the freshest ingredients. If you haven’t tried Sushi before, George will assist you with your order. Portions are generous, the staff helpful and friendly. Cocktails, wine and beer are available. Ample parking in rear. Lunch Tue-Fri, dinner Tue-Sun. 201-886-0080.

Best Seafood Restaurant Winter 2008, 2009

“Best Seafood in Northern New Jersey” Readers’ Choice of NJ Monthly Magazine for 15 Years.

“Best Lunch” “Best Seafood” NJ Monthly Magazine August 2008. www.seashack.com

293 Polifly Rd. • Hackensack • 201.489.7232

ZAGAT Rated — Excellent The Record — Top 5 for Atmosphere

Seafood Oceanos Oyster Bar and Sea Grill — 2-27 Saddle River Rd. Fair Lawn (1 block off Rt 4W). Manhattan comes to NJ. Oceanos, features raw bar selections, whole Mediterranean fish and

★★★ —the Bergen Record

KANAME Distinctive Northern Italian Cuisine

Authentic Japanese Cuisine & Fabulous Sushi Bar

Outdoor Dining Open 7 Days

201-833-1897

201-886-0080

Ample Parking

783 Palisade Ave., Cliffside Park

63 Cedar Lane, Teaneck www.amaroneristorante.net July - August 2010

(Across from Winston Towers)

open Tue.-Sun. — Take-Out available 76

Its Best steakhouse specialties. There is a sit-down bar offering a list of sophisticated cocktails and an inviting patio for outdoor dining. Open for lunch Sun-Fri, dinner Mon-Sun, and the kitchen stays open late. www.oceanosrestaurant.com. 201-796-0546. Sea Shack – 293 Polifly Rd., Hackensack. Voted “The best seafood restaurant of Northern New Jersey for 15 years by the readers of NJ Monthly magazine. Sea Shack offers the largest and finest seafood selection. Fish entrees are prepared to order, be it broiled, grilled, steamed, blackened or sauteed. The chefs use just the right touch of seasoning to subtly enhance the food’s natural flavors, not to overpower it with sauces. Also steaks, chops, veal and chicken dishes. Serving lunch and dinner. www.seashack.com. 201-489-7232.

Steaks and Seafood Assembly Steak House — 495 Sylvan Ave., Englewood Cliffs. Assembly Steak House is a favorite local dining spot among those who recognize and expect fine food, service, and ambience. The Assembly prides itself on serving prime beef, fresh seafood, fish and daily specials. Enjoy a 16oz. Rib Eye Steak with baked potato, and soup or salad for only $1995. Champagne Sunday Brunch and Sunday Pasta Nights. Happy hour 4-7pm Mon-Thu, and 4-9pm Fri., with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. SunFri 11:30am-10pm; Sat 5-10p. Outdoor dining. Party room. (larger groups accommodated at Assembly East Hill). Off premises catering. 201-568-2616.

Tex-Mex Prickly Pear Grill — 200 Main St., Fort Lee. The newly opened Prickly Pear Grill serves international, Tex-Mex, and Cuban food. Enjoy their signature breakfast burrito, Asian grilled chicken wrap, or “build your own” burrito or salad. Other selections include paninis, breakfast sandwiches and a $495 kids menu. Open daily for eat-in or take out. Free delivery (with $10 minimum order) to Ft. Lee, Cliffside Park, and Edgewater. Call your order in or fax to 201-482-0911. Visit www.pricklypeargrill.com for daily and weekly specials. Catering services available. 201-482-4401.

Hi Class Living

Reputations Are Built On Results

Fort Lee - Northbridge Park Completely Renovated Meticulously renovated with great attention to detail. Stunning 3 bedroom, 2 full bath co-op. Custom gourmet kitchen w/ Stainless steel professional grade appliances (DCS 36 in Range, Fisher Paykel dishwasher, Sub Zero refrigerator). Cherry cabinets, granite countertops. Recessed halogen lighting. Crown moldings, bamboo floors, California closets. Doorman, tennis, pools, new fitness center. Easy commute. Approximately 1900 sq. Ft.

Fort Lee - Horizon House - Unparalleled Views NJAR Circle of Excellence 1998-2009 NJAR Million Dollar Club Weichert President’s Club Seniors Real Estate Specialist (SRES)

2 bed, 2 bath duplex with unobstructed views of GWB, Hudson River & NYC. Renovated, open kitchen w/custom cabinets, glass tile backsplash, slate floor. Updated baths. Beautiful wood floors. Tiled 24 ft. terrace. Pools, Jacuzzi, tennis, playgrounds, convenience store. Doorman. NYC transportation.

Price Upon Request • Call For Your Private Showing

INDEPENDENCE HARBOR 2-bedroom 21/2-Bath Duplex

Edgewater, NJ - This is the most incredible grand duplex villa that you will ever see! The 1769 interior square feet have been completely and masterfully renovated beyond your expectations. Private entry patio with wood decking opens to a 2-story foyer. This leads up to a 2-story living room high-lighted by a soaring stone faced fireplace and dramatic bay window. Sensational totally renovated kitchen finished with warm wood cabinetry, premium stainless steel appliances and gorgeous granite counters. All the bathrooms have been totally renovated. The skylit master bath is finished in onyx and features a multiple head shower, whirlpool tub and custom double vanity. Striking finish details include custom floors, doors and moldings, glass and wood railings, custom lighting and so much more!

Offered at $728,000

Nelson Chen The Chen Agency,

www.ChenAgency.com

Realtors

201.346.8888

1392 Palisade Avenue • Fort Lee, NJ 07024

July - August 2010

nelson@chenagency.com

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