MOUR | November December 2013

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DANCE, THE ORIGINAL FASHION SHOW

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TABLE OF CONTENTS MOUR EXCLUSIVES Dear Readers 5 Ask Lexi 7

FASHION House Fire Collective 8 Lexstreet Style 9 Dance, The Original Fashion Show 11 Winner’s Circle 19 Trend Hunting 22

HEALTH & BEAUTY Gotta Try It 28 Watch & Learn 30 Chef It Up 31 Work It Out 33

LIFESTYLE Gift Guide 35 Meet the Pro 36 Hot Spot 37 Gratefulness 38

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chief editors MAGGIE CHRISTENSEN TAMRA GRAVES

models

JENNA ANDERSON EMMA BELLOMY MEGAN JOHNSON BAYLEE POLZIN OLIVIA SHIRK

copy editor

writers

LAUREN ALLEN CECI AMADOR DANIELLE BAXTER JESSICA BREIER JESSICA CAUDILL LEE ANN CHRISTENSEN TAMRA GRAVES HEATHER KIMBERLING JON SHOULDIS SHANDA SNYDER EMILY ULLRICH

LEE ANN CHRISTENSEN

beauty style &

TAMRA GRAVES CHEYENNE WELLS CHUCK WELLS

photographers CRISTIAN CABALLERO MAGGIE CHRISTENSEN JOSE MORALES CODY PRATT

jewels

TOUCHSTONE CRYSTAL BY SWAROVSKI LEANN ROACHE, INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT WWW.MYTOUCHSTONECRYSTAL.COM/LEANNROACHE

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SARAH JANE ESTES FELTLOOM ELIZABETH GALACIA MADISON JONES JESSICA LESTER ERICK MOORE CHRISTINA VO VARGAS JENNIFER WESLEY COVER PHOTO BY JOSE MORALES, MODEL JENNA ANDERSON & CLOTHING BY CHRISTINA VO VARGAS GRAPHICS BY MAGGIE CHRISTENSEN | PRINTED BY ROY YEUNG/FEEBACK PRINTING

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DEAR READERS....

As 2013 comes to an end and we present you with the final issue of the year, we thought we would let you get to know us a little better.

We sat down over lunch (and mimosas) and gave one another a mini Q&A. Here you have it!

Ta mra Graves Who is your biggest fashion inspiration and why?

Leandra Medine, author of The Man Repeller blog. I admire her drive, vision and ability to turn her once hobby into a full fledged fashion career. Paving the way for other fashion and personal style bloggers, proving with the release of her first book, Man Repeller: Seeking Love. F inding Overalls., that you can be truly successful by doing what you love. Plus, she’s hilarious and I ADORE her personal style. My other favorite fashion icons are Rachel Z oe and Mira Du ma.

Describe your personal style.

My personal style, honestly, is all over the place. What I’m wearing is usually mood or impression based. I ask myself, “What do I want to portray tonight?”. To me, that’s whole point of having your own personal style, it’s who Y OU are. It doesn’t need or have to be the sa me each day or for every outing. I love dressing up and trying out a more classic approach, buttoned up and conservative but some of my favorite looks can be very thrown together and casual. You can also find me wearing the most a mount of prints, patterns and colors in one look. I love it all!

What do you hope MOUR readers will gain from each issue?

I hope our readers feel excited each time they pick up an issue.

And I hope they feel inspired to step outside of their personal style boundaries and try new things. New trends, new items, new looks. I want our readers to see fashion and style in a way they haven’t seen it before and on a local level. I want MOUR readers to know that Lexington’s fashion community can and will be heard.

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Maggie Christensen Who is your biggest fashion inspiration and why?

Cher is one of my biggest inspirations - in more than one way. She’s been amazing from the day she jumped in the spot light to now at 64 years old. She, in my opinion, paved the way for women - truly expressing herself through style and not caring if people thought she was strange! Other inspirations for me are - Nicole Richie (I almost always love what she wears), my mom (she’s classy and sassy all at the same time) and my love (he’s always making a statement and is always true to himself).

Describe your personal style.

My style is bohemian. I try to convince myself that it’s more than that, but if I’m being honest, that is my go to and I love it. (My dad calls me his flower child after all. .) Often you will find me in a beanie, an oversized vintage sweater and combat boots. I do, however, step out of my comfort zone and allow myself to experiment with different looks.

What do you hope MOUR readers will gain from each issue?

I hope that readers are inspired by MOUR and reminded that Lexington is more than meets the eye. After two years in Los Angeles and experiencing such a great city - I’ve realized that Lexington is also very special and I want to share my passion for this growing city and its people! .

As we transition into 2014 and become a monthly publication, we look forward to your continued support and excitement as we grow alongside our wonderful city. XOXO, M & T 6

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ASK LEXI Dear Marie, Dear Lexi, I always have the worst time in the winter with my skin and scalp.

They both get really itchy and I even seem to get dandruff in the winter. It drives me nuts! What can I do to make it better?

Marie H.

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Smith’s Rosebud Salve

Burt’s Bees Ultimate Care Body Lotion

Trader Joe’s Tea Tree Tingle Shampoo, Conditioner & Body Wash

Sorry to hear about your itchy troubles. Know, however, that you’re not alone. When bitter temperatures arrive they usually bring dry skin with them. Many people are suffering right along with you and there are a few things you can do to ease your itches besides scratching.

oil and olive oil are great options, too!)

FOR YOUR SCALP: When it comes to your scalp, less is more. Fewer washes can be a huge help. If this is not an option for you, then cut back on your product use.

Minimize hair spray, gel and mousse use and try adding a leave-in moisturizer or hydrating oil. Tea tree oil is a fantastic option for treating dry scalp.

FOR YOUR SKIN: 1) Lots and lots of water.

Most of us tend to drink less H2O during this time of year. FOR YOUR LIPS: Stay hydrated and so will We can not forget about your skin. our lovely lips. They may even get the harshest blow 2) Increase the density of from the cold. No one loves your daily moisturizer and a chapped lip. Using lipstick increase the number of times and gloss alone will get during the day in which you nowhere in the battle you apply it. A heavier, oil- of hydrated lips. A regular based moisturizer will help application of heavy duty keep your skin hydrated. If balm is your best bet. A salve you normally apply in the or petroleum based product mornings, add an application is the way to go. before bed as well.

See a few of my favorites 3) Quality ingredients. You here to inspire your winter should never skimp when skin care shopping. it comes to your skin and especially during fretfully cold XOXO, weather. Look for moisturizers Lexi that contain antioxidants and natural oils such as grape Ask me your questions at seed, pumpkin seed or www.mourmagazine.com! baobab oil. (Using coconut

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MOUR FASHION Photo by: Cody Prat

Written by: Heather Kimberling

House Fire Collective

“We want people to see us, not buy us.”

Something you wouldn’t typically hear from four twenty-something guys living the dream. After ten minutes with Mitch, Gerren, Drew and Justin of House Fire Collective, I realize there is nothing typical about any of them.

A group fueled by art, fashion, music and life come together to create one of a kind clothing. It doesn’t stop there. Their passion for life and the life of others, especially the culture of Lexington and Kentucky as a whole, creates a future that has no limit.

campus life, to the music that keeps them fueled, small, and what appears to be erroneous ideas, filter through to brilliant works of creativity. These ideas are then put to paper, screen printed to the best quality of fabric, and displayed for purchase once a month. You better click quick, these styles are only available for a short period of time and in small quantity, which “forces our mind to stay moving with new designs and ways to market ourselves.”

As we got deeper into our interview, something unexpected started to happen. Something for which I wasn’t even prepared. It was real. Their passion, their drive, their brotherhood like friendship, and all their crazy ideas had brought them to a place of recognition. As they continued to talk, you could feel the pride that was rising up between them. It’s those moments that are most inspiring. It’s reading the captions beside each design on their website, letting you know their mind set when a design was created. It’s After coming together three years House Fire Collective is much more than those moments that separate business ago, different names were attempted clothing, not wanting to be labeled and pleasure. to describe the group. It wasn’t until as “one person or one product.” a Central Park sign caught Drew’s They are a group of individuals who You work hard for what you love, attention, while visiting his sister in want to inspire others, “making all of even if it takes you nowhere. These New York, that a name was chosen. Lexington cultural, not just downtown.” guys love every thing about life from Not sure what it represented, the Set up much like a business, from the the darkness to the beautiful. The word, “House Fire,” stuck. A couple marketer, the artist, the tech guru best part, they honestly want you, the of calls were made and House Fire and sales, business wasn’t their first buyer or simply the internet browser, Collective became the perfect title to priority. “This is all about fun,” stated to love it and appreciate it as much as represent their story.

Gerren. Worldwide sales and the they do. I encourage you to check out recognition from strangers quickly their website, send them a message A story that is displayed in many let them know the horizon held hard on Facebook, and if you happen to different forms. The most popular form, work and dedication to keep the fun see a masked man claiming to be, fashion. Their unique style of clothing in production.

“Dark Wolf the Dragon Master,” no is inspired by the life that surrounds worries, it’s just Drew trying to better Housefirecollective.com them. From the changing of seasons, the world.

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MOUR FASHION

Lexstreet Style:Recycle the Runway On October 17th, MOUR stepped out to Dress for Success Lexington’s FIRST annual fundraiser: Recycle the Runway where everyone was dressed to impress while supporting this new to Lexington organization! Check out everyone’s great looks!

Volunteers checking in guests at Recycle the Runway

Bella Rose Owner, Betty Spain (right) with friend, Carol Russell

MOUR Writer Ceci Amador, Editor Maggie Christensen, LEX 18’s Nancy Cox and Editor Tamra Graves

The winning designs from the show!

Winning Designer, Maui Crane (right) with sister, Ana

Carole Sabad & friend

Pictures by Cristian Caballero

Learn more about Dress for Success Lexington:

Owner of Dry Art Blow Dry Bar & Salon, Sharla Hill (center) & stylists

Ty McBrayer (left), Owner Twirl Boutique & Designer Samantha Jean Moore (right) with model.

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MOUR FASHION Written by Lauren Allen Styled by Tamra Graves Photos by Cristian Caballero & Jose Morales

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Designs by Christina Vo Vargas

When you think about dance, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Is it performances? Dedication?

Interesting movements?

Well, MOUR thinks about fashion!

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Designs by Erick Moore (left) & Sarah Jane Estes (center & right).

An interview with Olivia Shirk, Baylee Polzin, Jenna Anderson, and MOUR’s own editor, Maggie Christensen, explains how dancing for over 15 years each has influenced their style choices.

Ballet’s impact on fashion has been kind of like Global Warming. You can’t see the changes happening, but looking over time you can see the impact that it has had. Every woman has at least once in her life worn ballet flats or done her hair in a ballerina bun, not necessarily because that is what is “in trend”, but because it works and looks great.

Some of the other fashion trends that have come out of ballet are wearing tights, leotards as tank tops with things like skirts and jeans, and anything backless.

Christensen emphasized well that ballerinas wear backless tops and leotards because of how much dancers sweat, and now it is almost impossible to look around a boutique and not see a backless statement piece.

The hip hop and contemporary dance trends are more focused on the fashionistas of the world. Have you ever wondered how combat boots moved from the military to the runways? You know it wasn’t the soldiers strutting around town in them out of their uniform, so what else could it be?

Surprisingly enough it was hip hop dancers that performed in these boots and then brought them to the streets. Polzin explained that styled with the combat boots are leggings, flannel tied around their waist, and crop tops. Does that sound familiar to anyone else? The dancers interviewed all came to an agreement that what they perform in gets integrated into street style for them and then eventually for the general public.

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Designs (left to right) Erick Moore, Elizabeth Galacia, Jennifer Wesley

With dancers specifically, the type of dance they do has a direct effect on their style. Shirk, Polzin, and Anderson prefer contemporary dance, so their style is typically more casual with a punk edge. Ballerinas have strict uniforms of pink ballet shoes, pink tights, and a black leotards.

According to Christensen these strict rules pushed her into an opposite personal style. The color black stuck, but she was more inclined to wear flowy clothes outside the dance studio. Over the years Christensen has interpreted “the structure of style� of ballet costumes into her daily ensemble.

It is simple to tell which style came from which area of dance by looking at the structure of that look. As Christensen pointed out, while dancing ballerinas use their bodies to create hard lines and angles, their ballet costumes tend to be more form fitted and angular to emphasize the lines that the dancers are making. The opposite seems to be true for contemporary dance.

These dancers create never ending flows of energy that require clothes that will flow with them. That is where pieces like harem pants are very important. The fast movements in hip hop dance call for clothes that move and flow easily just like contemporary dance costumes, but without entanglements.

Investing in a trend is one thing, but thinking about where the trend originated is much more uncommon. It is amazing to look into how many of the current trends transferred from dance studios and performances to fashion magazines and runways.

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THE WINNER’S CIRCLE

MOUR FASHION

Written by Cecilia Amador Photos by Cristian Caballero This issue of MOUR has the honor of presenting the winners of this year’s Lexington Fashion Collaborative’s Future of Fashion V: Emerging Designer competition and Dress for Success Lexington’s Recycle the Runway competition.

CONGRATULATIONS Naomi & Maui!

naomi: future of fashion V It all started in a middle school’s sewing club in Millersburg, Kentucky.

Twenty-thirteen has proven to be a successful year for aspiring fashion designer Naomi Connor. At the young age of 15, she managed to land an amazing internship over the summer with no other than designer Soreyda Benedit, and then proceeded to win Lexington Fashion Collaborative’s Future of Fashion V Show.

I had the honor of meeting Naomi before she won first place in the Emerging Designers Competition this past September. In a studio just off Newtown Pike, I met a smiling and eager Naomi when both her showcased pieces were still in the process of being put together five days before the show. The fact that she was stepping in instead of another designer that dropped out didn’t faze her at all; short on time compared to the other designers, Naomi decided to use the sketches she had made for a History of Fashion class.

Both of Naomi’s pieces are inspired by Egyptian fashion. “I’m obsessed with everything Egyptian” she told me, and with these sketches Naomi was hoping to grasp and find a balance between fashion back then and fashion today. “As for the colors in the dress, well I just love them I guess”, which was pretty obvious with what she was wearing—jeans, yellow tank, fuchsia scarf, and a black jacket.

We got talking a little more in depth about the pieces and while they were both amazing, they couldn’t have been more different from one another. The skirt

and blouse had an elegant air that was apparent by the skirt’s long slit, by the high heeled sandals and by the sheer material of the blouse. The blouse, which also had some leather incorporated in it, was long sleeved, loose, and just revealing

enough—which to some degree shows Naomi’s maturity and determination to not let her age be one thing to go against her.

The dress, made out of donated leather, embodied a more punk girly style. The black veils of the dress, which were not part of the original sketch, gave the dress a tutu shape that was balanced out by the platform sneakers. However, what brought to life the dress was the rainbow material that was used to hold up the dress with a bow in the back.

Whoever said smiles always win might not agree with Naomi, who told her models “Don’t smile, I want fierce”, and for this particular occasion, that was exactly what was needed. “Oh my gosh, I was shocked…I was just excited and shocked, and I just started crying”, Naomi recalls the moment of hearing her name announced as the winner. Needless to say, Naomi is proud

of herself and the pieces she created, despite the challenges and difficulties she faced. “My biggest challenge through all was probably making my straight lines. It would be like a straight line and I would have it right, and then just one bump would eventually be there.” No worries Naomi, we non-designers feel your frustration with straight lines.

But there’s more to Naomi than this Fashion Show. Being the first in her family to go for a creative and art path, Naomi has had a lot to learn and she is still in the process of learning, “I have just now started to learn more about designers and fashion icons, and this summer Soreyda taught me how to use a sewing machine.” Naomi has big dreams, and she is conscious of the effort and time it will take, however, with the full support of her family and friends, she is sure that she will be able to become the designer that she aspires to be.

Besides talking about fashion, Naomi and I got the chance to chat a little about art and music. “I love R&B, one of my favorite songs is When I See You by Fantasia and I just love most of her songs.” But her passion for music goes beyond R&B; Naomi used to play the viola until very recently when she decided to dedicate more time to learn and explore the fashion world. Although she still has two years before graduating high school, Naomi has already started thinking about college and her plans for the future.

With hopes of going to New York to study Fashion and Design in college, we are sure to see more of her in the near future here in Lexington as well as in the long run in a bigger spectrum of the fashion world.

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Finding inspiration in everyday objects is nothing new for Colombian native artist and designer Mauricio (Maui) Crane.

However, the Dress for Success Recycle the Runway Fashion Show winner was faced with a challenge he had never faced before when he purchased a $20 bag filled with old, torn, worn, clothes from which he had to design and create a piece that was wearable, fashionable, unique, and overall runway ready.

You might be asking yourselves why a designer would buy $20 worth of unusable material, so let me explain a little about this particular fashion show.

Dress for Success is a non-profit organization that aims to help unemployed or underemployed women who are seeking employment and self-sustainability.

In order to help the women, they provide them with professional attire and career development tools that will help them in landing and keeping a job. Dress for Success recently came to Lexington (this October 1st) and the fashion show was their first and very successful fundraiser event. For the show, each designer bought a bag filled with clothing items that would have otherwise gone to the trash and from those items were to make a new piece.

Maui’s bag had everything from a size 42D bra to a worn out Ralph Lauren t-shirt/dress. From it he was able to create two very different pieces, “one of them was Givenchy inspired, while the other one—the winning look— was Channel inspired.” From the final product, I don’t think anyone would be able to guess that the dress was made out of an old Ralph Lauren dress and chains from an old purse. Designing

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pieces from old materials is challenge enough, however, Maui was involved in the show in many other ways, “I helped find the DJ, the photographer, videographer, and I did the run-throughs; so doing all that and creating my pieces was probably the biggest challenge. But I love doing a lot of things at once, so I loved it.”

Maui’s talent has seen the Lexington as well as the New York Fashion Scene; and his talent is not confined to just designing clothes.

Maui considers himself an artist in every aspect; from photography, to architecture, to fashion, to jewelry, to videography, to interior design, to creative setups, he has explored and done it all. This stems out from Maui’s personality, “I’m the kind of person that does the whole look; I like for everything to look put-together because I’m also a stylist.”

Maui’s life has been exposed to the art world since early on; art and creativity run in his blood.

“We have seamstresses and architects in my family, there’s generations of artists before me and my siblings. The three of us went to the same design school and we are all in the art industry”, so it was not a big surprise when I learned that some of his designs have been worn by celebrities like Fergie and Crystal Bowersox.

As our chat progressed, I got to see some pictures of Maui’s unique work. From pieces made out of melted plastic spoons, to flower wrapping materials, to balloons, the creativity and inspiration that he has are truly amazing. Still, he believes that his best works have been influenced and inspired by his mom, “She’s the reason I do this, and anytime you see flowers in my work, that’s her right there, she’s always with me.”

Born in Colombia, Maui grew up

in Miami and moved to Lexington five years ago, and his impact on the fashion and art scene here has been incredible. Last year, he organized “Maui Crane Designs Present” with hopes of getting artists from different areas together so that they could showcase their works. “There’s so much talent here and I feel like it’s important for everyone to know that and to get an opportunity to put their stuff out there.” The meetings took place in various venues once a week for a whole year and each week had a different theme.

This was the perfect opportunity for photographers, writers, videographers, and designers to network and meet prospective clients. “It was a success, we got publicity both at a local and a national level. It’s not all about competition, and I knew that Lexington had (and still has) a lot of talent that hasn’t yet been discovered.”

maui: recycle the runway

Mauricio Crane proved this past October how art and fashion can be made out of anything.

Be sure to check out some of Maui’s designs and jewelry, they are all one of a kind and can be found in boutiques around Lexington — Bluetique, Calypso, Bella Rose. He has come a long way, and from the looks of it, he still has a long way to go. “I know I will be on TV one day and win a Fashion TV series.” We don’t doubt this, and we’ll be looking out for Maui’s name.

Maui with model after winning Recycle the Runway!

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Trend Hunting

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LOOK ONE: -FELTLOOM HEADPIECE & CAPE -JESSICA LESTER CREAM ZIP DRESS LOOK TWO: -JESSICA LESTER BLACK MAXI -ELIZABETH GALACIA BLAZER LOOK THREE: -JENNIFER WESLEY JAIL BIRD SHORTS -MADISON JONES HAND PAINTED CROP & JACKET LOOK FOUR: -MADISON JONES HAND PAINTED DENIM BUTTON DOWN & SLEEVELESS HOODIE -ELIZABETH GALACIA DRESS PANTS PHOTOGRAPHERS: CRISTIAN CABALLERO & JOSE MORALES CREATIVE DIRECTOR: CHUCK WELLS BEAUTY & STYLING BY: TAMRA GRAVES CHEYENNE WELLS MODEL: EMMA BELLOMY JEWELS: TOUCHSTONE CRYSTAL

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MOUR HEALTH & BEAUTY

gotta try it: arbonne Written by Jessica Caudill | Photos from www.arbonne.com

I love trying new things, especially when it comes to skincare. Some of us worry about our skin during the summertime when we expose it the most to the elements. But even when hidden under a warm sweater, our skin is vulnerable to the biting cold, hence drying it out. This is the time of year when I stock up on creams and soothing shower gels, and I like products that hydrate without feeling heavy.

I was given the opportunity to try a few products by Arbonne, a company founded in Switzerland and made up of Independent Consultants. According to their 2013 U.S. Product Catalog, “Arbonne is a highly regarded, premium brand with a Swiss heritage. The products are healthy, botanically based, and inspired by nature.”

Arbonne offers products that promise to be “pure, safe, and beneficial,” vegan certified, gluten free, PABA and synthetic dye-free, and they strictly abide by health and beauty standards in the U.S. and Europe.

With a wide range of products including anti-aging, bath and body, hair, makeup, and nutrition supplements, you’ll find at least one product that speaks to your needs. There are even products made specifically for men and babies.

As for me, I decided to host a one-person mini spa party at my house and try a few products from the SeaSource Detox Spa® line. My skin can be a tough critic: acne prone, sensitive, dry or oily depending on its mood.

Here’s what it had to say:

Foaming Sea Salt Scrub: Detoxifying Rescue Wash: Detox and fight the elements with this body wash. The sea algae extracts lift impurities from the body and hydrate skin. This would make a great addition to your weekly (or daily) pampering routine. When I got out of the shower, I felt five pounds lighter- who wouldn’t want that?

Not all exfoliators are created equal, and some of them leave my skin looking like I used sandpaper for a loofa. That was not the case here. This scrub left my skin feeling softer than a baby’s youknow-what. It’s formulated with bacteria-fighting sea minerals, and it increases circulation to give skin a smooth, soft glow.

Renewing Body Gelée: I followed up my exfoliation treatment with this gel. I have problems with some body gels clumping and leaving behind a sticky residue. Didn’t happen here. It’s rich, but light. My skin soaked it up like a sponge. It’s the perfect companion to the scrub with its cool, refreshing sensation.

I’m a stickler for scent, and all three products smell clean and fresh. You’ll pay a little more for these products, but trust me when I say that a little bit goes a long way. The only thing missing from my in-home spa getaway was a glass of green juice and cucumber slices.

To order these products contact Arbonne Indpendent Consultant, Amy Lawson at 859-913-7071.

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gotta try it: Darshana

The idea of Darshana came about when couple Darius and Shana payed a visit to India where they noticed that all of the Indian women they encountered have gorgeous, thick, healthy hair.

Darshana Natural Indian Hair Oil has proven itself to me. It is a quality product. Free of mineral oil, parabens, sulfates and containing antioxidants, omega 3-6-9, and vitamins A-B-C-E. Perfect for conditioning and smoothing Darius then recalled his ALL types of hair. father, who was born and raised in India, having a Although the product was hair care routine of rubbing created as a rinse out natural oils through his hair moisturizer, trust me when I every morning. He, too, say I have put this lovely oil always had beautiful locks. to use in every way. I can’t This was no coincidence help it, the stylist in me and so they began needs to experiment. I tried their journey in creating in on my wet hair, dry hair, Darshana. as a heat protectant and even on my skin. I loved it The name Darshana is a every way. combination of the couple’s names and a derivative of No matter your hair needs, the Sanskrit term darshan try Darshana. You will not which means ‘sight’. be disappointed. Love One could also ‘receive’ Darshana. Love life. darshana by catching a glimpse of a divine being.

(According to en.wikipedia. org)

www.darshanabeauty.com Written by Tamra Graves Photos from Darshana

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MOUR HEALTH & BEAUTY

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Step One: Divide hair into three sections and secure with clip.

Step Three: Wrap Section 2 around to top of the head, pinning every so often along the way.

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As holidays approach, along with them comes fabulous holiday soirĂŠes.

Stand out this season with an angelic up style that will leave you the talk of the party.

Step Two: Braid each section, any style you like, (French shown) close to the scalp! Sections 1 & 2 counter clockwise following the natural shape of your head.

Section 3 braid to the left.

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Step Four: Pin section 1 and wrap around to meet the start of section 2.

HALO

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Step Five: Pin Section 3 starting where it falls naturally and continue to secure counter clockwise on top of section 1 until you reach front of the head.

Step 6: Make sure all braid ends are tucked away and pins hidden‌ and your Halo is COMPLETE!

Photos: Cristian Caballero | By: Tamra Graves

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Dress it Up for Chef it Up

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Photo by Cristian Caballero | Styled by Tamra Graves

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Recipes by Jon Shouldis Don’t let this time of year get you down or stress you out! Have fun with it instead! Create an amazing meal during that snow day or holiday break and set the table to impress! This is the most wonderful time of the year, so enjoy!

Roasted Pork Roulade with Pears & Prosciutto Ingredients: 3-5lbs Pork loin 2 Anjou pears – peeled. cored and cut into 1/8 inch segments 4 thin slices of prosciutto 1 sprig of rosemary Salt and pepper Olive Oil Butcher twine ¼ cup chicken stock ½ cup apple cider or apple/pear cider beer 1 tablespoon mustard

Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 425° 2. Heat a large ovenproof skillet and add oil over medium-high heat.

Add pears and rosemary; cook 1 minute. Place pears in a small bowl.

Discard rosemary.

3. Butterfly the pork loin. This can be done at the butcher shop or at home. If you do it at home, slice pork lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, other side. Open halves, laying pork flat. Starting from the center, slice each half lengthwise, cutting to, but not through, other side; open so pork is flat. Place plastic wrap over pork; pound to an even thickness using a mallet – being careful not to puncture the meat. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Lay pieces of prosciutto evenly across butterflied loin. Place pears along one length of the pork. Roll up as a roulade.

4. Tie the butcher twine along the roulade about 4 inches apart. Make sure the pears are not able to slip out.

5. Return roulade to the pan and sear the pork, seam side down.

Cooking for about 4 minutes, carefully turning in order to brown all sides.

Put pan and pork in the oven and bake at 425° for 15 minutes or until a thermometer inserted in the center registers 145°. Place pork on cutting board, cover with tin foil and let stand a few minutes before slicing.

6. Place pan on medium heat. Combine chicken stock, cider or cider beer and mustard. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Boil until slightly thickened. Serve on the side.

Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Bleu Cheese & Toasted Pine Nuts Ingredients: 1 pound Brussels sprouts, trimmed and halved lengthwise 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/2 cup bleu cheese 1/2 cup pine nuts or pistachios Hazelnut oil Preparation Preheat oven to 400°F. Toss cut and trimmed Brussels sprouts with oil, salt and pepper on baking sheet. Roast until golden brown – around 30 minutes. You want them to be crisp on the outside and slightly tender (you can puncture them with a knife) on the inside.

Let cool slightly and move to a bowl. While sprouts are roasting. Place pine nuts in a pan over medium heat. Toast them until you smell a slightly nutty aroma. Remove from heat.

Crumble the bleu cheese over the sprouts and toss in the toasted pine nuts. Pour a little nut oil (hazelnut, etc) over and mix.

Salt and pepper to taste.

MOUR HEALTH & BEAUTY

work it out: xmas edition

By Jess Breier

It’s started already. The stress of the holidays. It seems to transfer from one holiday to another. The skeleton’s still on the front door and there’s still toilet paper in the big oak tree. You managed to make it through Halloween without eating every Tootsie Roll and Sugar Daddy that crossed your path, but Thanksgiving is right around the corner. After that Christmas. And after that, New Year’s Eve. All that food. All that sugar. All those calories.

The dinners at Grandma’s house. The food Janet from accounting brings into the office every day. And, OH, the nights at the bar. But, this year is going to be different. Rather than waiting for that New Year’s resolution to kick in at the beginning of next year, let’s be proactive. Rather than packing the pounds on during the holidays and trying to get them off afterward, let’s try to keep the pounds off as much as we can during all the celebrations.

While hanging the stockings by the chimney with care and decorating the Christmas tree, try a new workout idea.

Crank up the Christmas “jams” and try these quick little one song workouts. It’s a quick and fun way to get your heart rate up, incorporate exercise into your day and get you into the holiday spirit. The songs I chose are two of my favorites: Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree and Jingle Bell Rock. Each workout is designed to be completed within the time of each song. Grab your Santa hat, push play and get your workout on!

jingle bell rock

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By Danielle Baxter

m e e t the pro: D aw n Freeman

Photo by Terri Behrens Photography

DB: When did you realize that you wanted to be a dance instructor?

DF: By the age of 5 I knew that I wanted to be a dance teacher and own my own studio.

I’ve always known. I started teaching when I was in high school. Even in my high school yearbook I wrote that, after college, I wanted to open my own dance studio. It’s always been a goal of mine.

On the morning I turned 25, I realized that I hadn’t done anything to achieve the goal that I had set for myself; so, I went to my family that morning and told them that I was just going to go for it. If it works, or if it doesn’t, at least I could say that I tried. I just needed to give it a shot. After I found the space in the Lansdowne Shopping Center, I figured that I would need 33 students to pay my bills. The first year, we ended up with 99 students. Now, 22 years later, we’re still here.

DB: What have you learned in your 22 years of teaching?

DF: My joy is so focused on the kids that I forget about all the hats that I wear. I constantly have to be learning. This has been a life-long experience for me. When you’re naïve, all you want to do is pursue your passion. For me, that passion has always been dance and dancing. But, when you start to make those dreams and goals a reality, it doesn’t take long for other stuff to start filtering in. The biggest lesson I’ve learned is how hard it is to be a boss—to step up—especially when you’re a people pleaser, like me. Realizing that you can’t make everyone happy is one of the most difficult aspects of being a boss.

You also have to have patience. You can show and tell children what to do, and they will do something completely different. As the teacher, you have to go back and rework; it’s a never-ending process. You’re always going back and learning new tricks and new things.

DB: What kind of support network do you have in Lexington?

DF: There’s a significant support network in Lexington for dance teachers and students, which is ideal. You need people to bounce

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Dawn Freeman’s dance career spans a lifetime, two universities, and multiple dance schools. Though her training has taken her from NYC to Las Vegas, she is at home in Lexington, KY where she owns her own dance studio. Gotta Dance Studio, Inc. is located in the Lansdowne Shopping Center on Tates Creek Road and offers classes of all types to students of all ages. Writer Danielle Baxter sat down with Dawn to talk about her long career, the life lessons that she imparts to her students, and—most importantly—the joy of dance. ideas off of. My aunt owns a dance studio, for instance. I bounce ideas off of her and off of my teachers in the studio. I belong to the Bluegrass Chapter of Dance Masters of America, which is a group of teachers who share the goal of becoming better at our trade. I also belong to Dance Educators of America. So, really, there are several venues for teachers and dancers to come together and learn from each other, whether in Lexington or across the country. I also get quite a bit of advice and ideas from the internet, now. I’m always reaching out to learn new ways to teach.

DB: Who are your role models?

DF: One person I’ve reached out to, in particular, is Rhee Gold. He has a very positive approach to running a studio. I pay attention to leaders like him because he isn’t as focused on the competitive aspect of dancing.

I want my studio to be a happy place where kids learn and feel good about themselves.

I’m not teaching them to be competitive; I’m teaching them to share in the art of dance.

DB: How do you keep yourself going when work gets difficult?

DF: Every time I enter the classroom, I remind myself that I’m here to make a difference. I try to make every experience in the studio a positive one for my students and my teachers.

You have to go in to the studio with the realization that you’re going to influence the people in there. With children, it’s even more crucial to make the experience one that will help to build them up. It’s hard work, but I always want to be able to come out of the classroom and say to myself that I tried as hard as I could to make the studio space a positive one. Think about the bad teachers that you’ve had growing up; no matter how old you are now, those bad experiences stick with you. I don’t want to be that kind of force in my students’ lives.

I’ve had moments where I’ve thought to myself that I couldn’t do it anymore, but it wasn’t because I didn’t love dance or didn’t want to dance anymore. It was because I

was exhausted, and sometimes you can’t help but wonder whether the people that you’re affecting realize what you’ve done behind the scenes. It takes a lot of planning and organization and focus from us—the teachers— that sometimes you find yourself judging the whole experience based on whether or not the business is running smoothly. That’s the most difficult aspect of this job; it’s easy to lose sight of the artistry and the children when the business end isn’t coming together in the right way at the right time. Sometimes I do think that it would be easier to give up, but then I go into the classroom and I’m reminded why I work so hard. It’s for the kids. They’re the reason that I’m here.

DB: What’s the key to balancing a love of art with the competitive aspect of dancing?

DF: With competitions, you have to show the dancers’ strengths. To make their strengths shine, you can’t overwork it. You can’t ask a dancer to do five pirouette turns. If you have one dancer that can do amazing turns, as an instructor, you can spotlight that skill, but you also have to pay attention to the equally amazing skills that your other dancers have.

It’s not difficult to highlight skills in competition; what’s more difficult is making everyone’s skills mesh into art.

DB: OF all of the awards that you have won, which are you most proud of?

DF: I’ve been published a few times in magazines, and I’ve won awards. By far the one that I’m most proud of is when my dancers recently won a sportsmanship award.

It made me prouder than if they had won first place. Here they were, being recognized for encouraging others to enjoy dance more than the competition. I knew that they had learned the most important lesson of all. Even if you can’t win first place, to love dance and to find joy in dancing is the ultimate award. They were passing that lesson along. I don’t think I’ve ever been more proud.

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HOT SPOT

Exposed brick, illuminated by bold light fixtures, rich reclaimed wood, high ceilings and a one of a kind bar stool ensemble created from vintage tractor seats, Limestone Blue is buzzing with an industrialized urban vibe, luring in a variety of Lexington locals and visitors. Planted at 133 North Limestone, the restaurant, that opened its doors this past July, is easy to spot. With the outside aesthetics corresponding to its name, the vibrantly blue splashed exterior will capture your attention and spark curiosity as to what the inside holds. Entering the building, the atmosphere instantly wraps around you with the sounds of a full house and a variety of art spicing up the brick walls.

When the owners, Gerren and Elizabeth Reach, were developing the concept and menu for Limestone Blue, they had a strong vision of the environment they wanted to construct. “We wanted a place locals and visitors could come hang out with a more relaxed atmosphere by adding some unique elements”,Gerren informed me, describing exactly how I depicted the environment from first impression.

While in college, both initiallly started out in a different direction, not expecting to be the masterminds behind a Lexington hot spot. Elizabeth dabbled in different majors before deciding this is what she wanted to dive into, while Gerren was on the opposite end of the spectrum in commercial real estate. With experience in business, dietetics and nutrition, the variety of knowledge present simply enriches the business’ foundation.

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The duo incorporated local art to add culture to the mix. As a non-profit art gallery, they allow 100% of the proceeds collected from any purchased art to go solely to the artist.

I was impressed with the variety of pieces displayed: all unique and strongly representing each artists’ creative style. Indulging in both visual and culinary art in one setting, Limestone Blue can be described as an art gallery bistro.

One of only two locations in Lexington, and three in the state, wine on tap is a unique option this spot has for visitors.

What makes this special? Well, the wine is simply fresher.

Similar to how beer on tap tastes better than bottled beer. And not to worry, the wine is not Franzia - it is some quality vino. Food choices range from fresh sandwiches and salads to a different Mac-N-Cheese each day of the week (Their Grippos Mac is the most popular.). A fun fact about their menu- several of the dishes are named after various Lexington themes or personalities. The “Sweets” Grapefruit and Avocado salad is named after Lexington’s first drag queen, “Sweet Evening Breeze.” With almost all of the meats, cheeses, produce, breads and beer local, Limestone Blue is a fresh option in the land of downtown Lexington eateries.

As the newlywed owners collaborate together, combining their strengths of a creative mind and an analytical mind, the ingredients for a gratifying dining experience combine together beautifully.

KITCHEN HOURS: M-F 10AM-10PM, SAT 9AM-10PM BAR HOURS: OPEN UNTIL PEOPLE LEAVE (859) 367-0133

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Gratefulness

By Lee Ann Christensen

MOUR asked local business owners to answer the following statement: “I am grateful.....”

Read what they had to say.

I am grateful for my family – my wife, Betty, my kids and my three wonderful grandchildren. I am appreciative for my work that allows me to help my clients meet their personal financial goals as well as helping them run the best businesses in the area. I am thankful to have partners and staff at Enderle and Company that I can count on to support our clients.

-Mark, Enderle and Company, PLLC

I am grateful and thankful for my family and friends. The life and blessings God has given me, no words can describe my gratefulness.

I am grateful for the path my life has taken and the friends I have made along the way.

-Jeuarlet, Bling It On Bullet Designs/Sorjet

I am grateful for beautiful fall days and a job that affords me the opportunity to travel across the entire Bluegrass region.

-Charlie, Suntime Pools & Spas, INC

HappyThanksgiving FROM MOUR MAGAZINE

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Thanksgiving is just around the corner. In the United States, it is celebrated the fourth Thursday in November. The word conjures up different sights, smells and tastes from one person to another. Our senses of hearing and touch may even be affected by the bustle of kitchen activity or the feel of cold fall air. Turkey and gravy, mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce and pumpkin pie are staples at many tables.

Families and friends take a day to relax, eat, visit, play games or watch football. Traditions vary, but one component is most present in the name: a time to give thanks and think about our gratefulness

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