Reno Style November 09 by Tommy Inglis

INSIDE SCOOP

on Süp LOOKING GOOD, FEELING BETTER Facing the “C” Word

SEASON

Showstoppers

Must-Have Pieces for the End of Fall Marching Band Jackets Over-the-Knee Boots Pleated Trousers

sex talk

with Ms. Darling

Jessica s ’ having a party

and you’re invited

features

TABLE OF CONTENTS 018. Looking Good >>

NOVEMBER 2009

08 SÜP’S ON : ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH Kasey and Christian Christensen, owners of the restaurant Süp, prove that love and hard work come by the spoonful.

018 LOOKING GOOD, FEELING BETTER

Local salon and wig shop owner, Alan Squailia, helps women battling cancer feel like themselves again.

FASHION

<< 10. Sup’s On >>

Above: 026. Zoot Suit Riot << 08. Süp’s On

<< 020. All Dressed Up

020 ALL DRESSED UP WITH

NO PLACE TO GO Sometimes lazy days around the house make for the best style pick-me-ups. For your next casual afternoon, try out some of these fall finishing touches. 026 ZOOT SUIT RIOT Come join us for our Prohibition-themed Thanksgiving dinner, complete with flapper girls, bootleg liquor and, of course, lots of pie.

etc. << 014. Crazy Antique Ladies

02 EDITOR’S LETTER 03 MEET THE STAFF 04 HOW DO THEY DO IT? 06 5 THINGS 014 CRAZY ANTIQUE LADIES 016 LISTEN UP, DARLING 032 HOROSCOPE

cover

ON THE

Editor and cover model, Jessica Schneider is ready for the speakeasy dancehall in a vintage 1920s sequined flapper dress with a self-made feather clip in her hair. Cover photo photographer, Franz Szony, is a Reno local well-known for his highly polished and surreal portraits. Reno Style is excited to be collaborating with Szony and will be running an artist profile about him in the upcoming December issue.

Reno,

editor’s LETTER

Dear

Let ’s be friends.

A while back, I had an idea in the middle of the night, which often comes with the territory of being a horrible sleeper. I woke up the next morning and told my husband, Troy, over coffee of my late night light bulb. His face fell a little, and his shoulders slumped noticeably. Here he is, my supportive husband, who has been through everything with me, thinking to himself,”My God, Jessica. What now?”” And can I blame him? No, not really. I’ll be the first to admit I have several ideas a day. Some stick, and others don’t. My mind races from one thought to the next, and I like to be busy. I own a secondhand store, run and host my own TV show, “”Reno Style,””do interior design and somehow manage to be a mother, a wife and president of the Midtown district simultaneously. That’s me, in a nutshell. But I digress. ”Hey, let’s start up a style magazine,”” I said eagerly. Expecting him to snap or start twitching, I took another sip of my coffee, waiting for the meltdown. But it never came. “Ok,””he said. And just like that, my loving husband straightened his back, put a smile on his face and started helping out. I wouldn’t be able to do it without him. Right now, you’re holding our premiere issue of Reno Style. We’re new to you and we’re new to this, but that’s what makes it fun, right? In an effort to avoid any awkward silences and I’ll-call-you-don’t-call-me situations, here’s what you can come to expect from us, up front and out on the table, just the way we like it. Reno Style will have fashion editorials, much like this issue’s last look on great fall pieces (page 20-23), features on local business owners, like the lovely Kasey and Christian Christensen of Süp (page 08-11), and even some quirky albeit voyeuristic stories about how certain people live, like this month’s special on local sign holders (page 04-05). Our main goal? To have fun while we’re putting together a magazine that people will have fun reading. Sound like a fair trade? We thought so. With that said, I want to thank everyone in Reno for being so supportive of Junkee Clothing Exchange. Sometimes, I still cannot believe how well Junkee has been received and how Reno was in fact ready for it – embraced it even. Same goes for the ”Reno Style” TV show. It’s been a wonderful ride. But let’s be honest, I’m not very well spoken, I’m not that professional and I even stutter over my own words sometimes. With this magazine, I only ask that you please extend me the same grace and mercy that you have with all of my other endeavors. Undoubtedly, we’re going to make mistakes, but at the end of the day, we just want to put out something lighthearted and entertaining for Reno to read.

xoxoje,ssica schneider

Thank you and on with the issue!

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Meetstaff the

your face here

JESSICA SCHNEIDER Editor in Chief The girl who’s trying to change Reno. TROY SCHNEIDER Publisher Jessica’s right-hand man. KRYSTAL BICK Assistant Editor Will work for clothes. SADIE BONNETTE Designer The font queen. MEGHAN HILLIER Set Designer Can do set design in her sleep. RIVKA FRIEDLINE Makeup Artist Making you beautiful is her business. Photographers: CIPRIAN COJOC, GENE RUSSELL and FRANZ SZONY Contributing Writers: LENA BLACK, CYNTHIA DARLING and AARYN WALKER TESSA DEE SNIDER Copy Editor

From Left, Back Row: Troy Schneider, Aaryn Walker & Ciprian Cojoc Front Row: Jessica Schneider, George in orange, Rivka Friedline, Krystal Bick, Sadie Bonnette & Franz Szony.

HEY YOU! Yeah, you. So we know you’re only on page three right now but we wanted to check in with you for a moment. You hungry? Thirsty? Or perhaps you’re wondering how you can get involved and join our staff? While we can’t help you with the first two, if it’s the latter, we’d love to have you. Reno Style is looking for writers, photographers and creative people with quirky ideas. Think you fit the bill? Contact our Editor in Chief Jessica Schneider at jessica@renostylemagazine.com for more information. Check us out at www.renostylemagazine.com.

HOW DO THEY DO IT?

, your What s Sign? Boone Williams: The Dancer

Known for the their over the top air guitar, moonwalking and/or Saturday Night Fever moves, just itching for the nearest dance floor. Age/Hometown: 21, Reno Stomping Ground: Massage Envy, Mae Anne Avenue and Coit Plaza, off of McCarran Boulevard. Fun Fact: Williams likes to invent things. His most recent project? A battery that never dies. Williams said he enjoys coming up with ways to make people’s lives easier.

Mark Roscher: Costume Guy

Known for their ability to put up with obnoxious amounts of costume fur/ spandex/limited sight from heavy prop heads and still be cheery about it. Age/Hometown: 25, Reno Stomping Ground: Mug Shot,

intersection of South Virginia Street and Continental Drive.

Fun Fact: Roscher would love

to do stand-up comedy someday. “I love making people laugh,”” Roscher said.

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Chris Reynolds: Lead Singer

Story & Photos by Krystal Bick

The A/C in your car is broken, you’ve been hitting every red light on South Virginia and you’re running 20 minutes late for a dentist appointment you’ve been dreading. So why is that guy on the street corner smiling and pointing at you, waving a sign in your face?

Known for belting (or maybe even screaming) along to the music on his iPod. Some are nice to listen to, others induce a binge on Advil. Age/Hometown: 20, Reno Stomping Ground: Round

Table, intersection of Northtowne and North McCarran. Fun Fact: Reynolds is the

lead singer of the metal/ screamo/punk band The Fading.

Josh Vestal: The Stoic One

Known for looking like he might be contemplating world peace. Or maybe what he’s going to have for lunch. Age/Hometown: 31, Reno Stomping Ground: Port of Subs,

intersection of South Virginia Street and Plumb Lane. Fun Fact: Vestal is an

encyclopedia of Reno history and random facts. ““I’m just a nerd like that,“” Vestal said.

You know the one. Standing out there on McCarran or Prater, iPod on hand, holding up a sign telling you about some awesome pizza deal or a buy one get one half off sale down the street. And you undoubtedly always asked yourself, “How the hell does he do that?” Well, we at Reno Style decided to answer just that and caught up with a few of the area’s most eccentric and noticeable sign guys in the business to see exactly what it takes to do what they do.

For starters, just how does one get into sign holding?

Boone Williams: My little brother used to work for Massage Envy, and I applied when he left that job. Mark Roscher: Funny story. One of my first jobs was at Roller Kingdom as the mascot kangaroo. I’ve had several similar jobs since, including dressing up as the ICEE Polar Bear mascot. I was smaller at the time, and that suit was impossibly heavy! Josh Vestal: I had been looking for a job for over a year in my field (Human Resources). I have two kids at home and needed a job. Chris Reynolds: I landed this job with a vocational rehab company in town.

What’s on your playlist right now?

BW: Mozart, Beethoven, a lot of classical stuff for the most part. I also have the “Lion King” soundtrack on there, Cat Stevens, some country music. I listen to pretty much everything. All music is good to me. Everything but yodel and opera. MR: I don’t listen to an iPod right now. I really want to get some kind of stereo set up to dance along to, though. I could play some hip-hop, upbeat music. Maybe even some Michael Jackson to make a show out of it. JV: Limp Bizkit, Kiss, Evanesence – songs that are not depressing basically. CR: Day To Remember, Blessed the Fall, Escape the Fate, pretty much all screamo bands, maybe with some punk pop.

What are some of your signature attention-grabbing antics?

BW: I try to get people’s attention all the time. I’ve worn cowboy hats and ridden my sign like a horse, although that didn’t work that well. Usually I do a lot of air guitar, power slides, the robot. It just depends on my mood and what I’m listening to. MR: I wave, I point, I talk to people passing by. Hopefully soon we’ll be getting a web shooter so I can spray my “Spidey” web on things. We’re also looking into different costumes for different days of the week. Look for the Hulk, President Obama, Jay Leno, Bart Simpson soon. I’d even be down to dress up in all blue as a Smurf. Just anything to get a reaction out of people. JV: Let’s be honest, I’m not going to dance for minimum wage. CR: I sing along to whatever I’m listening to. Maybe a little air guitar and some head banging. I’ve actually had people give me tips before.

Any crazy on-the-job stories that you’d like to share?

BW: I see a ton of traffic in my area and can often get a lot of people to give me double takes. I think I cause a lot of distraction for people focusing on the street. There was one time a guy actually ran into the light signal pole as he was looking at me. There have been other times where people will actually give me money because they think I deserve a tip. And there have been other times where I think people thought I was a homeless guy with a sign. MR: Recently, I’ve had quite a few people flip a U-turn at the light and bring their kids over for pictures. It really helps me get into character. JV: For the few times that it’s happened, I’ve pushed cars that have broken down. I had one woman that wanted to pay me for it. I wouldn’t accept it though. We just need more people today who are willing to help. CR: I’ve had a homeless person give me money before. It was bizarre. I

kept thinking, ‘Shouldn’t I be the one giving you money?’

What kind of SPF do you use?

BW: I don’t wear any. I would have to reapply all the time. MR: I sunburn like crazy. Luckily, with a Spider Man suit, you don’t have to worry about that. JV: I don’t wear sunscreen. CR: I don’t wear any. I guess I don’t really burn. Plus, I try to find shady spots depending on where the sun is during the day.

How do you make it through the day? Count cards? Rattle off as many U.S. Presidents as you can?

BW: I drink about two gallons of water a day, and I probably sweat half of it out. But we have a family tradition in my family of the boys going to boot camp. I knew I could do this job because I’m used to forced hydration. Really though, anything that is fun usually involves music and I get to listen to music all day. MR: I’m a friendly person. I really like saying hi to people, and it’s fun to see their reactions, especially kids. JV: I actually don’t wear a watch but can tell the time based on the rotation of the light signals. CR: I practice singing whenever I’m out there. I want to be a musician someday and listening to music makes my shift go by faster.

What’s awesome about being a sign holder?

BW: Well I do get a free massage every week. So that’s not bad at all. MR: I love seeing the reaction from people. I’m the type of person that loves to pull pranks, so this job kind of lets me see how much attention I can get. JV: Having a job is better than no job at all. CR: I get to listen to the type of music I like, and I’m able to do what I usually do – sing. I can really be myself out there.

5 THINGS

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Teased bangs. Crimps. Frizz. We love the 80s as much as the next Madonna fan but here is a handy checklist to see if you’re taking it a bit too far. 01. People keep asking you if Mötley Crüe is in town. 02. Friends give you gift certificates to salons for every holiday and birthday (and practically under your pillow every night). 03. People mistake you for a Cyndi Lauper impersonator. 04. You go through Aquanet withdrawals. 05. You can’t fit into your car without messing up your bangs.

Above: Ashley channels her inner 80s attitude, in a teal print cocktail dress from Junkee.

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ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH

Süp’s On

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Story by Krystal Bick Photographed by Ciprian Cojoc

If you can’t live without them, work with them. For both Kasey and Christian Christensen, owners of the popular all-soup restaurant Süp, nothing could be more true. The husband and wife duo let Reno Style sneak a peek at their lives for a day, discussing everything as to how their restaurant has found its way in our hearts, from their commitment to using only the freshest ingredients to how sometimes it’s OK to take chances on random hitchhikers.

“I love my job,” Christian said in a later interview. “It’s just fun. We cook together. We collaborate together. We’re really just having fun, and sometimes, that’s all you can ask for.” Today, in their north Reno home off of Keystone Avenue, the husband and wife duo are taking a much deserved day off, doing some gardening in their front yard. It really comes as no surprise to anyone who knows the two. Simply put, they enjoy making things together. After all, they did cater their own wedding three years ago, taking care of most of the details, flowers and all. “We just work really well together,” Kasey, a native Californian, said in regards to being both business partners and married partners. “When you know each other that well, you can’t really get that familiarity anywhere else.” Now approaching their second year in business, Kasey and Christian’s history goes a bit further back – ten years to be exact. While living in Hawaii, Kasey took a chance when she picked up a few random hitchhikers one afternoon, only to have one show up at her work a few days later. “We actually didn’t stop to pick him up,” she said with a laugh, patting her husband’s knee. “We had stopped to get this couple instead when my friend said, ‘Hey, what about that guy?’ I was a bit unsure at first.” Christian, of course, piped in to defend himself. “It’s such a small island, I hitchhiked a lot,” he said. “I always made sure to be presentable looking, clean shaven, the works.” As the two proceed to describe how they started falling for each other (Kasey swears that the first time Christian did the dishes, she knew it was a done deal) Christian finishes one of Kasey’s sentences. Soon after, Kasey finishes one of Christian’s sentences. Yes. Two minutes in, and this reporter could tell that they were that kind of couple. And that kind of couple has made one hell of a business for themselves. Since opening back in 2007, Süp has made its name around town with six homemade soups available every day with a variety of fresh sandwiches. Which begs only one question: Why the affinity for soup? “We had been living in Breckenridge, Colorado awhile back, and there was this all-soup restaurant there called Mi Sopa,” Christian said, who is originally from Reno. “We loved it, and we thought it was a little niche that could be filled in Reno.” With Christian’s background in cooking after an apprecenticeship at a café in Hawaii and Kasey having an artistic eye for decorating and hosting parties for friends, the venture was taken on. “We love to entertain,” Kasey said, explaining that they have friends over regularly for big dinner parties. “We often serve them chicken tortilla which is one of our regular soups now at Süp.” As for the soups themselves, all recipes call for fresh ingredients, Kasey said, adding that the recipes are always in flux with suggestions and additions being made by their own kitchen staff and servers.

From Left: Christian & Kasey Christensen

nside the restaurant Sup (pronounced “soup”), the lunch rush is already coming in. Men in business suits fresh from a meeting file in after a mother and her two children as the smell of spiced broth fills the dining area. Clanging of pans in the back kitchen combined with orders being placed almost drown out the single most wonderful sound to any restaurant owner’s ears: chatter. Behind the counter, Kasey Christensen, one of the co-owners of the all-soup diner located at 719 S. Virginia St., is taking orders and laughing with some of her regulars. Chatting with a few already seated tables, Kasey’s husband and co-owner, Christian, explains a certain recipe to a curious customer.

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE MONTH cont'd.

“It’s a collaboration,” Kasey said. “We’re always tweaking things a little bit to make them better. It’s fun.” Now taking a break from gardening, Kasey points out where their different vegetables are starting to come in. “Zucchini, watermelons, cantaloupe, carrots, tomatoes, corn, snap peas, lemon cucumbers, broccoli,” Kasey rattles off the fruits of their hard labor, sounding much more like a produce aisle for Raley’s than a personal garden. “Oh, and lots of pumpkins.” Together, bending over to peer at some of their ripe lemon cucumbers, it’s clear freshness is something important to them, something they wanted to incorporate into their business. “We’ve only had this garden of ours for about a year now, but we love it,” Kasey said. “We use most of what we grow for the restaurant.” For most of their other ingredients, they purchase locally from companies like Bonanza Produce, House of Bread and even a possible future venture with some farmers in Fallon, Christian explained. “Sometimes our regular customers will bring in their own homegrown produce,” Christian said, mentioning they have started up a trade for food program allowing customers

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to trade their produce for a meal. “We try to keep everything as local as we can. Real food. Real service.” Naturally, no entrepreneur story would be complete without acknowledging that the recent economic downturn has taken its heavy toll on everyone, particularly small business owners. Kasey and Christian are quick to point out that they realized from the beginning what they were getting into. “Really, we opened at the worst possible time,” Christian said, laughing and shaking his head a bit. “But surprisingly, our numbers are up from last year, so something is going right.” Boasting a regular clientele – many coming in

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three or four times a week – their prime location has proven beneficial with the area’s lawyers, Reno City Hall employees and members of the nearby neighborhood frequenting often. And what’s not to like? With the rich red walls, hints of gothic Americana decor and the promising smell of bread bowls and fresh broth, Sup has done well for itself. (This particular journalist is and probably always will be addicted to their broccoli cheese soup on any given cold winter day.) “We just love being part of the downtown community,” Christian said. “It has so much charm and quirkiness, and everyone has been really good to us.” Grabbing a garden hoe, Kasey begins tending to

“All we can hope for is that people keep coming in the door and that we keep delivering the same consistent good food.” some zucchinis before finding a few ripe ones. “Not only is it nice when you can create something that you think is really great, but when other people get on board and these little ideas come together, it’s wonderful,” Kasey said. “All we can hope for is that people keep coming in the door and that we keep delivering the same consistent good food.” Süp is located at 719 S. Virginia St.

LIVING

AARYN

Try a bright fabric to bring an old chair to life.

Story by Aaryn Walker Photographed by Ciprian Cojoc << Aaryn Walker with her refurbished chair.

s a modern decor business owner and an avid fan of beautiful furnishings, I, unfortunately, see a lot of money spent on redoing furniture with very little personality. Anyone can redo an item for hundreds or even thousands of dollars. In my opinion, it’s more fun to redo a great find on a dime. Not literally, but reasonably. If you’re looking to spruce up some

of your living space but don’t want to throw away some serious cash, here are some tips for buying and redoing used furniture. The Hunt Frequent and familiarize yourself with the secondhand retail circuit. I find antiques and vintage pieces from thrift stores, antique shops, estate sales and wholesalers while on my buying trips all over the west coast. With a little determination, you can still find solid wood furniture – non-particle board – for only a few dollars. Find What Speaks To You It’s easy to get overwhelmed when stepping into a thrift store or antique shop. Only buy pieces and fabrics in colors or designs that you love, and everything will eventually come together. If you don’t trust your taste, perhaps recruit a designer or a friend with a good eye for style to help you out. Envision, Envision, Envision If you find something with good bones that is old, sometimes a simple

touch up will do the trick. Find an old chair? Try reupholstering it. Find a gem of a painting? Try reframing or painting the original frame. Stumble upon a vintage rug? Have it cleaned. Pace Yourself To avoid overwhelming yourself with projects, take only one project on at a time. Buy only the supplies that you need to finish that project. The Chair At a recent estate sale, I found a wonderful vintage chair with the maker and the date both marked on the bottom. As the cliché saying goes, they just don’t make things like they used to. This particular chair has the most wonderful aluminum frame. And as luck would have it, aluminum is now very popular again especially in modern decor. Old aluminum is quite heavy and can either be polished or left with its original marks made over time to give it some flavor. The fabric on this chair was in decent enough shape but was stiff, dull and dated. The padding, formally foam, had deteriorated and was a pile of dust. New batting-foam for the cushion was purchased at Mill End Fabrics located at 1745 Kuenzli St. in Reno. My pick for its new upholstery was a modern, floral print fabric from Ikea in Sacramento. Generally though, I find exactly what I need here locally at Home Fabrics located at 900 E. Plumb Lane in Reno. Aaryn Walker is the owner of Red Chair and Estate of eNVy located at 6135 Lakeside Dr. #137 in Reno.

something for a great price to add to your pile of (insert collectible item here that you absolutely love the look/feel/design of), it’s a bit of a triumph. There are plenty of rocks to collect in Nevada, but this column is going to give you some ideas of things you could easily pick up around town if you know rock climbing isn’t your thing. For starters, let’s begin with jewelry. No, not platinum dog collars or diamond encrusted pinky rings, but something inexpensive, nostalgic, wearable today and doesn’t take up much space. A prime candidate is the scatter pin. Popular in the 1930s and 1940s, scatter pins are small costume jewelry pins about an inch wide made in a variety of designs and images. They were very popular during their heyday among young women who would often wear them either one at a time for a more refined look or three or four at time to make a fun design. Individually, they sell for around $3 or $4 unless you find an Story by Lena Black especially rare or nice one. As far as collecting goes, they’re fun to Photographed by Gene Russell store along the sides of picture frames, in old jewelry boxes for display Most people, at some point in their lives, like to collect purposes and if you happen to have a bunch, you can always wear something. Don’t argue – it might be parking tickets or phone numbers – but them out because who’s to know or care if they’re made from real it’s a very natural urge that a lot of us share and is what makes the antique diamonds or not. business fun and, on occasion, profitable. The latter is a rarity because most That said, do keep a look out for the real diamond of us go into the business so we can keep collecting something besides and gold ones because once in aches and pains in our old age. But that’s another story. a while you might luck out with You could say I’ve been in this business for a while now and have seen an old, blind antique dealer who the ebb and flow of “collectors.” When I was a young thing in my fifties, is a little off (we all are you I watched closely to see why some old doll collectors were active and still know). thrilled with their hobby and some were not. I vowed never to forget what Lena Black has been I observed, that being the personal revelation of “Maybe I shouldn’t do this in the antique business for anymore.” To that I say, never quit and say, “I don’t need another doll.” Of the past 40 years and you course you do, and if it requires selling some old favorites to do so, then her at owner 960 S. Virthat’s what you do. ginia St. in Reno (inside Yes, some people may not get it, and you may be thinking that very Junkee). thing while reading this. Not everyone is meant to be an antique collector nor should they be. But I truly believe that when you find that one special

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Ms. Cynthia L. Darling takes a moment out of her glamorous day to help you lovelies figure out this thing called love (and sex). So without further ado, listen up. Dear Cynthia Darling, I’m 30 years old and have found myself interested in a younger man. He’s 23 years old to be exact. In your opinion, how young is too young? Amy M., Reno

Consider this my warning. There is a silver lining, though. You, my friend, are at your sexual peak and (ta da!) so is he. I’ll be the first to admit, it’s hard to pass that opportunity up.

Dear Cougar-in-Training, Oh, I love a good cougar story every now and again. While you’re not necessarily a cougar nor are you all that much older than this man – no boy – of yours, I can see a few problems in your near horizon. Let’s just put it this way, not every couple is Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher. Of course, if you happen to be Demi Moore or have her body, please disregard what I’m about to tell you here.  You have to ask yourself if you think you can handle someone who more than likely plays World of Warcraft on any given Tuesday night. Go ahead. Picture it. You’re planning a night out with dinner and wine, and he’d much rather splurge for pizza and pop in a movie. Of course, this isn’t to say that your boy toy is immature. Wait, what am I saying? Of course he’s immature. He’s male. The scary part of your scenario here is the thought of actually getting attached to a 23 year old who really has nothing in common with you and where you are at this point in your life. Unless keg stands and tailgating sounds like your regular cup of tea, I recommend that cradle robbing isn’t for you.

Dear Cynthia Darling, I’ve been married for the past five years. While my husband and I are both satisfied with our sexual relationship, I was wondering what are a few ways to spice things up in the bedroom?  Marcey G., Reno

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Dear Spicy, First of all dear, good for you for addressing this early on. Too many couples let the honeymoon phase die a horrible and slow death, never to be revived again. Take my first, second and third marriages for instance. It’s tragic. Not to mention sexually frustrating.  Second of all, you only have one life. The best sexual organ you have is your imagination. Use it. Find someone who turns you on (Sean Connery or the Jonas Brothers, whatever tickles your fancy) and start channeling your inner horn dog. Make it a point to fantasize throughout your day, perhaps when you’re stuck in traffic or checking out at the grocery store. You’ll be surprised how sexually charged you’ll feel, and before long, that old ball and chain will be turning you on. And on. And on. And on.

Dear Cynthia Darling, I’m 20 years old and have been dating my boyfriend for the past two years. We’re practically inseparable, and I care for him a lot. Only problem is that I feel like I end up taking care

of him sometimes. I make his meals, clean his sheets, even take care of his bills. And I enjoy it. I suppose it’s a control issue of some sort. How do I not play the role of “mom” in our relationship? Ashley M., Reno Dear Mommy Dearest, I hate to say it, but this has Oedipus Rex written all over it. There’s nothing worse when you find yourself moving from girlfriend territory to glorified babysitter territory. And yet you enjoy it? My advice? Unless you’re ready to be the mother of a 180-pound baby, drop the bottle and get yourself a puppy. They’re cute and easier to house train. Need advice on dating, relationships or sex? E-mail Ms. Cynthia L. Darling at msdarling@renostylemagazine.com.

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FEELING better

Story and Photos by Krystal Bick

he cradled the rusty-colored salt and pepper wig with the synthetic strands slipping through her fingers. Looking in the mirror in front of her, her bare head stares back at her. It’s a funny thing to realize how much of a difference six or seven inches of hair on your head makes – a difference between recognizing yourself and seeing a complete stranger staring back. Karen Zundel, a Reno native and retired teacher, came to terms with just that after being diagnosed with breast cancer this past May, undergoing a double mastectomy in June and receiving chemotherapy treatments soon after. Today, with the treatments behind her, Zundel is seated at Bellissima Beauty & Wig Salon located at 337 California Ave. and trying on different wigs. The walls are lined with plastic women’s heads, smiles beaming down. A curly brunette there. A short, sassy blonde bob there. By her side is Alan Squailia, the owner of Bellissima, who presents a stack of boxes, offering wigs of all different colors and cuts knowing all too well what she’s going through. “I’ve been in this business for over 40 years,” Squailia said, explaining that after his mother died of cancer he wanted to commit his life to helping other women going through the same experience. “I originally started out as a hospital orderly but have found that I’ve helped people more with wigs than I ever did at any hospital.” Talking to Zundel now, Squailia is quite in tune to what she wants. While adjusting wig after wig on her, letting her run her fingers through each one, Squailia watches her body language, looking for an instant smile or an immediate wince. “Of course, you can tell when someone feels pretty in something,” Squailia said. “And it’s true. When you look good, you feel better.” That very philosophy is the namesake of the American Cancer Society’s makeup and hairpiece workshop specifically for women like Zundel who are battling cancer. Squailia directs the monthly program, with the idea being that once a woman starts looking better and feeling more like herself throughout the treatment process, the battle is almost over. “We see many patients who have had a mastectomy, gone through chemo and get really sick from it,” Squailia. “But most often, it’s the losing their

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A line of wigs hair part that is the at Bellissima hardest for them. Hair Beauty & Wig is a big factor. It’s her crown Salon fill the and glory.” shop’s walls. The small, intimate salon has several work stations, and today they are filled. Next to Zundel is a family, watching their mother trying wigs on, the station across the aisle, the same story. “It’s not unusual to get four or five women in here, all battling cancer, trying on wigs together,” Squailia said. “They form a sisterhood actually in the process.

Bellissima owner Alan Squailia displays a wig.

Shannon Dunlap, left, plants a kiss on her mother, Karen Zundel.

They’ll ask each other for feedback on certain wigs, and by the end of the day, they’re having fun in here.” And Zundel starts to do just that. Eyeing a long, blonde curly hair wig on a top shelf, just one of the thousand wigs Squailia has on hand, Zundel decides to give it a shot. “I feel so Dolly Parton,” she laughs, twirling one of the strands around her finger. “It’s like dress up. Who do I want to be today?” Her daughter, Shannon Dunlap, sits nearby, smiling at her mother as hairstylists comment on Zundel’s new locks. “She’s been really strong throughout all of this,” Dunlap said. “She didn’t cry once. I think it’s the Irish in her.” Now wearing the original salt and pepper wig, which she says best resembles her real hair, Zundel pauses for a moment to look in the mirror, almost recognizing the woman

Alan Squailia helps Karen Zundel try on a wig.

looking back at her, resilient and strong. “Instead of letting my hair fall out slowly, I just had my head shaved,” Zundel said, almost matter of factly, mentioning that breast cancer runs in her family. “It was actually quite liberating. But everyone here (at Bellissima) has been great throughout this whole process.” Squailia, with Zundel’s selected wig packed, hugs her before she leaves. “I really do have the best job,” Squailia said. “I get to help women who are going through a hard time and help them create their whole picture again. I get to help them feel like themselves again.” For more information about the Look Good Feel Better program call Squailia at 786-1864 or the American Cancer Society at 329-0600.

FASHION

All go dressed up

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With winter right around the corner, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to get cooped up inside the house. At the end of this fall season, we want you to feel stylish and effortlessly put together even if you have nowhere to go besides your front porch.

Styles by Krystal Bick Photographed by Gene Russell

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Marching Band Jacket, Xhilaration, Target, $29.99 | Dress, T Party, The Niche, $21.95 | DIY Studded Ankle Boots, Payless, $29.99

T-Shirt, Lavada, Kalifornia Jean Bar, $74 | Bustier, Vintage Modelâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Own |Studded Jeans, Royal Plush, Lodo Loft, $208 | Platform Pumps with Studs, Platos Closet, $26.99 | Necklace, Urban Outfitters, $28

<< Opposite page: Blouse, Hero Crane, Kalifornia Jean Bar, $143 | Pleated Trousers, Jones New York, Vintage, $6 | Ankle Boots, Vintage $8 | Gem Bib Necklace, Charlotte Russe, $6 | Leaf Clasp Belt, Vintage $2

Embellished Tank Top, Free People, Kalifonia Jean Bar, $122 | Skinny Jeans, Aristocrat, Kalifornia Jean Bar, $200 | OverThe-Knee Boots, Chinese Laundry, DSW, $78

Plaid Flannel, Vintage, $4 | Leather Pencil Skirt, Vintage $8 | Ankle Boots (worn with socks), H & M, $49.99

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Above: Embellished Tank Top, Free People, Kalifonia Jean Bar, $122 Ruffled Dress, Lush, The Niche, $29.95 | Fur Wrap, Vintage, $10 | Knee-High Slouchy Boots, Models Own

Leather Jacket, H & M, $49.99 | T-Shirt, Xhilaration, Target, $6 | Tulle Skirt, Labels, $60

Black Lace Top (originally a body stocking), Romantic Sensations, $15 | Floral Dress, Vintage, $8 | Ankle Boots (worn with socks), H & M, $49.99 Ankle Boots, Vintage, $8

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Boat-Neck Striped Shirt, Ross, $14 | Skinny Jeans, Aristocrat, Kalifornia Jean Bar, $200 | Oxfords, Vintage $5

Blazer, Vintage, $7 | T-Shirt, Lavada, Kalifornia Jean Bar, $74 | Studded Jeans, Royal Plush, Lodo Loft, $208 | Platform Pumps with Studs, Platos Closet, $26.99 | Necklace, Urban Outfitters, $28

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Story by Krystal Bick Photographed by Ciprian Cojoc

This holiday season, the 1920s live on. Well, at least, for our Thanksgiving soiree it does. Ladies in flapper dresses and fur wraps, men in suspenders and pinstripes and an air of pre-World War II class put a whole new jazzy spin on the turkey day routine, one that isn’t hard to mimic. So hop in the nearest jalopy, grab that jug of bootleg liquor and let’s party like it’s 1929. (Continued on page 29.)

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On pages 26-27: The guests relax after indulging in some pie. Opposite Page: Jason enjoys a sip of moonshine proving that a flask is always in style. Above: Prohibition be damned, couples enjoy some cocktails before dancing the night away.

Tunes

No 1920s bash would be complete without some big band tunes playing on the olâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; phonograph, er, iPod. While some of you may have some jazz and ragtime blues handy, we recommend entering any of the following bands/artists on Pandora (www.pandora. com) to turn your living room into an instant speakeasy dancehall: Benny Goodman Billy Banks Louis Armstrong Andrew Sisters Billie Holiday Squirrel Nut Zippers Best part? Pandora is free.

Outfits

Of course, a dapper outfit makes the evening that much more fun. Although most of our outfits are rented for $50 and under from House of Black and White Costume Company, located at 22 Martin St. in Reno, you can still pull a few era-appropriate pieces together from your own closet or nearest thrift store to make a stunning Joan Crawford or a dangerous Al Capone. Ladies, look for fringe preferably on dresses and shirts, dropped waist dresses, vintage fur wraps (which are relatively cheap at most thrift stores) and lots of pearls. Gentlemen, stick with suspenders, pinstriped pants with dark colored button-down oxford shirts, fedora hats and tweed suit pants. Fun accessories can include cigars for

the men, cigarette holders and feather boas for the ladies.

The Menu

Without further ado, on with the food. Cornish game hen Scalloped potatoes Creamed corn Green beans with almonds Homemade biscuits Stuffing Other popular dishes of the day include beef stew with cornbread and practically anything you can make with corn meal. And, if all else fails, you can always order Chinese food as it was introduced in the United States during this time. From Reno Style to your home, Happy Thanksgiving!

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Top: After a few too many drinks, a line of ladies forms for the bathroom. Bottom left: Party hosts, Troy and Jessica, sneak away for a quiet moment. Bottom right: Jessica hands Holly a much needed roll of toilet paper.

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SCORPIO (OCT. 23 - NOV. 21)

Let’s face it, Scorpio. It may be your sign this month, but the outlook is glum. Real glum. By mid month, nah, more like the 12th, you’ll be feeling a bit bloated, followed by a brief stint with the swine flu. In other words, all those late night Awful, Awful burgers and hanging out with your ex are catching up with you. Our advice? Stay in for a few nights, watch “Lost” and spare us your whining. Oh, but happy birthday. SAGITTARIUS (NOV. 22-DEC. 21) This very date, four months from now, good things will happen to you. We suggest you play some Megabucks or bet $50 on red and feel free to give us a call when you’re rich, because, hey, we’re friends, right? CAPRICORN (DEC. 22-JAN.19) Remember that OxiClean cleaning product you bought after watching a Billy Mays infomercial late at night? That was a dumb purchase, huh? AQUARIUS (JAN. 20-FEB. 18) Aquarius, can we be honest for a second? With Thanksgiving and the planet of Venus aligning, stay away from Jello wrestling at the CalNeva. Trust us. It’s for your own good, not to mention your dignity.

PISCES (FEB. 19 - MARCH 20) Just a heads up, don’t kayak in the Truckee River. You’re not as good a swimmer as you thought. ARIES (MARCH 21 - APRIL 19) You ram, you. Don’t start ramming your head into the wall over unemployment checks. With Pluto coming around at the end of the month, we feel that application you just turned in at Gold Dust West might be the golden ticket! TAURUS (APRIL 20 - MAY 20) Lay off the Red Bull. This month, you need rest. For what you ask? Next months Santa Pub Crawl! GEMINI (MAY 21 - JUNE 21) Hey twins. You’ve been putting a lot of work in this month. Congrats. Go treat yourself with a cocktail. Or twenty. Save us a round.

CANCER (JUNE 22 - JULY 22) Avoid walking late at night down Fourth Street and whatever you do, don’t pick up hitchhikers on Fourth Street either. We don’t care how much they want to talk to you about their seven adorable grandchildren in Kentucky. LEO (JULY 23 - AUG. 22) You and discount buffets do not mix this month. Save room for turkey and stuffing. VIRGO (AUG. 23 - SEPT. 22) Go get some. You know what we mean. LIBRA (SEPT. 23 - OCT. 22) Libra, libra, libra. Drink more apple juice. It’s good for you. It’ll regulate you.

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