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A Vibrant Spring

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Nothing’s better than a classic… except when it needs an update. The white Oxford shirt has undergone an identity shift this spring in the hands of creative designers such as Zac Posen and Phillip Lim. White retaining its classic crispness and traditional details of cuffs, buttons and collar, this season’s white shirt has broken all boundaries. Look for it to become absolutely untuckable, sliced-open, lengthened, shortened, pulled off the shoulder, reversed and even worn as a dress, skirt or capelet. No more plain vanilla here. Vanilla and coconut granita drizzled with rum, maybe.

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X marks the spot Designers are throwing kisses to the challenge of the new, as they embrace a fresh silhouette this spring. In jumpsuits and dresses, the season’s favorite neckline is a criss-cross between last year’s off-the-shoulder top and the perennial summertime halter. The combination creates a structured silhouette that is both daring (showing lots of shoulder, neck and upper chest) and secure (tied snugly behind the neck). Cold-shoulder sleeves may be long or basically nonexistent except for a loop of fabric draped over the upper arm. Take note: because of the drama of the exposed shoulders and the necessary drape of the fabric over the bodice, these necklines are difficult to pair with jackets. Best to save this look for warm spring evenings or summertime soirees. This style plays with the unexpected sexiness of the collarbone and shoulder line — so good posture is required.

Flamenco dancer Spanish influences abound in current spring collections. Part global, part fantasy, the look evokes exotic mystery and drama. For some designers, it is an embrace of a Spanish bullfighter’s palette of bright red and deep black. For others, the inspiration comes from the rich embroidery of a matador’s gorgeous jacket and trousers. For others, the look focuses on the movement made by the bold ruffles characteristic of a flamenco dancer’s skirt. Others capitalize on a celebration of lace. Poetry — a little bit tragic — combines with cool elegance and confident strength in all of these looks. Complete the perfect picture with a flower tucked into your hair, just behind your left ear. Bulls beware…

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Horizontal stripes create a shorter, wider illusion.

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TODAY’S WOMAN: Danielle Butin – Afya founder making the world a better place ...2A

HAIR, THERE, EVERYWHERE: and how to get rid of it ...4A

ACCESSORIES: Spring accessories scream abundance, indulgence..7A

BEAUTY: How to keep it all together when you’re coming undone...8A

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TODAY’S WOMAN

TODAY’S WOMAN — DANIELLE BUTIN

Afya founder making the world a better place

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trained physicians and nurses but they have no access to supplies?”

To make the story short, Afya, which means “good health” in Swahili, was born as a result.

Butin clearly thrives on challenge and what began as a relatively small foundation, “sending a container of supplies a month, maybe every six weeks,” she said, has morphed into a major force among the organizations that respond to ongoing needs and catastrophic events around the world.

Along the way, Butin’s children — a son and two daughters, ranging from high school senior

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work. The other woman tearfully expressed her intense frustration at having highly qualified medical professionals ready to help those in need in Africa, but held back because they lacked the modern equipment to do their jobs there.

“She was so defeated there,” Butin said. “I took her words very seriously, and from that point forward began having conversations with African guides, staff, hotel people. I had come from a huge deliverer of health care, but this was much more of a challenge: what were the global health implications if you have well-

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Danielle Butin of Hastings-on-Hudson makes a difference around the world through the Afya Foundation.

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An introductory story precedes every major story. That’s the philosophy of Hastings-onHudson’s Danielle Butin, founder and executive director of the Afya Foundation, whose mission is to provide an environmentally responsible solution to the dire shortage of health care supplies in underserved communities globally.

The “major story” Butin refers to is how this not-for-profit foundation recovers surplus medical supplies and equipment from health care centers. Each year, American hospitals discard 7,000 tons of usable medical supplies. Afya collects and delivers these supplies, hospital equipment and humanitarian provisions, with some $26 million-worth recovered since 2008.

But it all began quite by chance — that’s the “introductory story” Butin refers to.

“Years before, teaching a class at Columbia, one of the assignments I gave my students was to go out and learn something new,” she said.

“A couple of students learned African dancing and they demonstrated the dancing and talked about the utility of the activity. After watching those students I was hooked, and started taking West African dance classes at Alvin Ailey, started drumming, collecting African art. It was an early beckoning.”

Fast forward to 2007, when, after leaving a high-powered job with United Health Care, Butin traveled to Tanzania. She had never been to Africa, but, upon arrival, declared herself as being “at home.”

While sitting in a tent in the Serengeti Butin had a chance encounter with a British doctor who was in Africa doing volunteer medical

to age 23 — have been along for the ride as well, and Butin readily admits that it’s not always been easy.

“I have to say that at the beginning it was a rough road,” Butin said. “Anyone who thinks launching a nonprofit doesn’t take a toll has a misguided perception. I don’t think I realized how significantly it was going to affect all of us.

I’d stopped doing some things I prided myself on, like making killer breakfasts for the kids. I sat at the table with my daughters one day and said I was sorry I wasn’t being very attentive and that I had to get better at it. The three of us sat there and cried, and it was so freeing the more we could talk about it.”

The children have seen the foundation’s work “firsthand,” Butin said, and a number of their friends have been involved as well.

It was the devastating 2010 earthquake in Haiti that really put the foundation on the map.

“When people are exposed to disaster they need to find a way to respond to combat the paralysis of devastation,” Butin said. “You can’t look at those images without being affected.”

That was just the beginning, and to learn more about the work of the Afya Foundation in Haiti and other places, a good place to get started is by visiting afyafoundation.org. Each year, hundreds of Afya volunteers donate a combined 20,000 hours of service to sort, inventory and pack recovered medical supplies. This process allows Afya to maintain a detailed database of its inventory so it can tailor shipments to its partners’ needs.

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ners in 56 countries in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, working with health care professionals to ascertain the specific needs of each mission and ship custom containers, pallets or duffel bags. Some $26 million worth of medical and humanitarian supplies have been shipped and airlifted abroad; 6 million pounds of medical and humanitarian supplies have been shipped abroad; 1.2 million pounds of supplies were sent to the Philippines immediately after Typhoon Haiyan, to Haiti and Japan in the wake of their respective earthquakes and to Pakistan after its devastating floods in 2012; 6,500 patients have been treated in Afya clinics in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, since the 2010 earthquake; 720 adaptive building projects have been completed by Afya builders in its patients’ homes in Port-au-Prince since 2011; and 33 Haitian men and women are employed by Afya as rehab techs and adaptive builders in Port-auPrince.

“I’m an occupational therapist, so it is impossible for me to just do supplies,” Butin said. “After a site visit to Haiti, we saw that the need for rehabilitative services was pervasive — people with multiple amputations. Because we function in many ways, embracing the big picture, it’s about looking at the entire environment and identifying how to facilitate long-term, sustainable change.”

Butin laughs when asked about her “average” day. “There really isn’t one,” she said. “I’m not kidding. I could be running into the city working at a hospital that’s been remodeled and there are lots of infusion pumps about to become available. Or, just as an example, meeting with the Greek ambassador working on getting materials to people in the refugee camps there.”

Most recently, the foundation is “in the throes of a ‘more better, faster’ campaign,” as Butin called it. “We want to take over our building, double the amount of supplies that go

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For Danielle Butin, Afya is a collaborative effort.

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A raft featuring many helping hands reaches shore to aid Lesvos in Greece.

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All ages are impacted by the work of Afya.

in and out. We need people to share our work, support us. How can they get involved? There are so many interesting ways, not just sorting medical supplies. If people reach out and come to us, seeking a way to contribute, we will get them involved.”

Butin’s office in Yonkers reflects not only her wide-open managerial style, with comfortable couches ready for co-workers and visitors to sit and express their needs and aspirations, but also her personal affinity for the color orange.

“I had an intern years ago who painted my office orange as a holiday gift,” Butin said. “It is the color of the African sunset. It’s as close to being in this sacred place as I can get.”

A recent initiative is Project Spora — “spora” meaning “sowing of seed” in Ancient Greek — which was set up in response to the Syrian refugee crisis in Europe. Butin traveled to Athens and Lesvos, Greece in January to assess the situation and identify the ways Afya could help.

While there she helped assemble a diverse group of Greek and American business, governmental and religious groups, all with the shared goal of supporting the Greek health care infrastructure and enabling Greeks to attend to the needs of both their country’s people and the refugees arriving in droves each day.

“There is something remarkable, both here and abroad, about asking people who are never, it appears, listened to about what they need to do their jobs as well as they possibly can,” Butin said. “I asked one of the doctors at a hospital on Lesvos about what he needed and he said, ‘What are you talking about?’

“To start, he said, they needed 14,000 medical gloves. So I asked him to give the same question to every person working at the hospital. That investment in them creates the most unbelievable transformation when they are supported with the supplies they need to deliver care. Watching that transformation is exquisite.”

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Hair, there, everywhere… and how to get rid of it

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lucking. Tweezing. Threading. Waxing. Shaving. Lasering. For what some anthropologists believe to have been thousands of years (think back to ancient Egypt), women have used a variety of methods, both safe and scary, to remove unwanted hair from various parts of their bodies.

And while experts agree that none of the methods listed above offers 100 percent permanent hair removal, they are among a wide selection of options available to achieve significant, lasting hair reduction, which is exactly what many women seek.

“In my experience, women want thorough and effective hair removal in a hygienic environment, all while experiencing as little discomfort as possible,” said Allison Adamiak, owner and esthetician at Balance Day Spa in White Plains, where waxing is the preferred removal method.

“The goal is no more shaving,” said Erica Breining, owner of Bellava MedAesthetics & Plastic Surgery Center in Bedford Hills, where clients come for laser treatments to remove annoying facial hair (lips and chin), as well as hair on the underarm and bikini area, followed by legs and arms. Her clients seek trouble-free hair removal. As she put it: “No stubble. No ingrown hairs.”

The procedure of removing unwanted hair in a salon or spa, Breining said, “has become so mainstream, it’s just like hair and nails.”

While for some women, the daily ritual of shaving in the shower with a razor and cream is a time-honored tradition, out-ofhome hair removal is an affordable luxury more and more women are seeking. Additionally, some areas, whether sensitive (bikini) or small (eyebrows), seem to respond better to more precise hair removal.

In fact, the personal waxing and salon industry grew an average of more than 7.5 percent annually between 2010 and 2015, according to IBISWorld market research. In 2014 alone, more than 300,000 such businesses shared $11 billion in revenue, with the industry expected to experience additional growth in the years to come.

What is sparking the surge? Said Christie Lavigne, skincare director at Oasis Day Spa in Dobbs Ferry, which offers both IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) and waxing to remove hair, “Not having to worry about unwanted hair... changes your life.”

According to the book “Plucked: A History of Hair Removal”

by Rebecca M. Herzig, the chair of women and gender studies at Bates College, recent studies show that 99 percent of American women voluntarily remove hair, and more than 85 percent do so regularly, even daily. “Over the course of a lifetime, one 2008 survey indicated, American women who shave (a relatively inexpensive way to remove hair) will spend, on average, more than $10,000 and nearly two entire months of their lives simply managing unwanted hair,” writes Herzig. “The woman who waxes once or twice a month will spend more than $23,000 over the course of her lifetime.”

Other processes can be even more costly. Still, those in the hair-reduction industry say that for some women, investing in a relatively expensive process like laser removal can prove to be cost effective in the long run.

“For a 21-year-old woman who knows that she doesn’t want to wax for the rest of her life, the IPL laser pays for itself within a few years,” Lavigne said. “There is an investment up front with laser,

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but the long-term benefits are ideal.” The “problem,” she said, is, in effect, “rectified.”

Indeed, “most women are looking for less maintenance” as their goal with hair reduction, said Dr. William Greenberg, M.D., of Skin Thera P Medical Anti-Aging Spa in Scarsdale. For more than 12 years, Dr. Greenberg has offered laser hair removal, as well as waxing, in his offices, with most women coming for removal of the hair found on their bikini areas, underarms and legs.

“Some want hair reduction on every area and some just on specific areas of concern,” he said. “It’s more of a mindset. Younger women are definitely more focused on doing it all than older women. But the younger you start [with laser], the more you save over time.”

Lavigne said, “Efficiency people want to invest up front and then have it pay off for them.”

Laser hair reduction and IPL generally involve four to seven treatments and remove approximately 70 to 90 percent of the hair. For the persistent remaining hairs, experts recommend electrolysis or waxing. Electrolysis is a medical treatment that burns hair follicles out by the root, but can be permanent. For the random stray hair, it can be worth the effort, expense and potential pain. Another option that is less painful though not permanent is light, relatively infrequent waxing as maintenance.

Not all treatments work for all women. Caveats for laser hair removal include that it does not work on gray or red hair, and it is more difficult to have good results with blondes. Hair with the most pigment, on fair skin, seems to have the highest success rate.

What can laser clients expect? “It’s somewhat uncomfortable,” said Breining. “But the laser has a cooling head that cools the skin prior to the zap. Its very tolerable. It’s not like the old equipment.

It’s like a rubber band snap.”

Some women who are not deterred by the probability of a little pain are nonetheless reluctant to embark on hair reduction because they fear that removal can lead the hair to grow back thicker. Industry insiders say this is a common myth, but one that is untrue. “Anyone who has over tweezed their eyebrows knows that hair diminishes over time, not increases,” said Lavigne.

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back much finer.”

Even men are getting in on hair removal.

While many are concerned with hair loss on the tops of their heads, more men than ever are heading to salons to have it removed from other parts of their bodies. At Bellava MedAesthetics, 20 to 30 percent of laser clients are men. Estheticians report the most popular places for men to have hair reduction treatments include their chests and backs.

“Men tend to be more comfortable with waxing,” said Lavigne of Oasis Day Spa, “but they are terrified. They are literally sweating and shaking.”

No matter your gender, there are some important things to consider before embarking on your choice of hair reduction procedure. Rule number 1: Pick a reputable business for your services.

“Do research,” said Greenberg, as opposed to using a Groupon for the less-trained technician at the massage parlor that happens to have a laser machine.

“Make smart choices,” agreed Lavigne.

“Don’t leave a razor in the shower for three months growing bacteria. Don’t go to places where they double dip in the wax.”

Said Adamiak, “As with anything else, there are good waxers and there are not-so-good waxers out there. Regardless of your chosen method of hair removal, it is paramount that the establishment be clean and that hair-removal services be performed in a hygienic manner.”

Another big rule is investigating and trusting your instincts when it comes to the training and experience of your hair-removal technician. “It is of the utmost importance that you feel comfortable at your chosen establishment,” Adamiak said. “If you do not feel completely confident with your practitioner and their abilities, then you should leave and go elsewhere.

Immediately.”

Hair removal methods Wax: A form of semi-permanent hair removal that removes hair from the root.

Can last up to four to six weeks depending on hair growth cycles. Strip (soft) waxing involves spreading wax over the skin and then applying a strip of cloth or paper, which is then quickly ripped against the growth direction of the hair.

Strip-less (hard) waxing involves using a wax that hardens as it cools and then removing without the use of cloth or paper.

Threading: An ancient method of hair removal that originated in Asia, primarily used in the United States for shaping eyebrows. A thin cotton or polyester thread is twisted and then rolled over areas of unwanted hair, plucking hair out at the follicle level. Short lines of hair are removed at one time, as opposed to tweezing, which removes single hairs at a time.

Laser: Involves the removal of unwanted hair by exposure to pulses of laser light that destroy the hair follicle. It has been approved for “permanent hair reduction” by the FDA. IPL: IPL stands for Intense Pulsed Light epilators, and this method uses xenon flash lamps to emit full-spectrum light. Filters block out shorter wavelengths so only longer light wavelengths are applied to the skin, with similar results to laser.

Electrolysis: Can be used to remove 100 percent of hair from an area and is effective on all hair colors. A solid, hairthin metal probe is inserted into each hair follicle, and electricity is delivered, causing localized damage to the areas that generate hairs.

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Left and bottom left: From the Jordan Louis blazer and sport utility pant, above, to the Chelsea Paris caged sandal, below, the hottest looks are available at Churchills of Mount Kisco. Middle and below, Caning print halter dress, left, and silk caning print top, right, are stylish from Vineyard Vines in Greenwich, Conn., and throughout the Tri-State area. Right, this off-the-shoulder dress by Alexis can be dressed up or down at Angela’s in Rye.

Groovy gals The chill look of 1970s-inspired suede is back to relax this spring. In short skirts, vests, shorts and jackets, this cool girl vibe is absolutely hot. Traditional takes replicate a vintage flair with coffee-, burnt orange- and caramel-colored pieces and lots of fringe at skirts’ hemlines and jackets’ elbows. Contemporary interpretations include colorful suede ensembles and A-line dresses with waistline cutouts. Suede can be finished to a soft, supple texture or it can retain a nubby rawness. Either way, the inherent texture of the textile, against bare arms and legs, plays up the warm sensuality of the skin. Because suede lacks sheen, it balances well with shiny jewelry. Go for bold, metallic accessories to amplify the look. You’ll be the coolest pussycat on the block.

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Spring accessories scream abundance

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Victorian romance Jane Austen? Charlotte Bronte? Emily Dickinson? They may not be typical icons of fashion, but their era is certainly a poetic fashion inspiration. Right now, a love affair is being courted between contemporary designers and everything Victorian.

Think high-collar necks, ruffles down the chest, puffy sleeves, flouncy fabric encircling the wrists, old-fashioned floral prints, long skirts, peplum jackets and lace. The silhouettes are long and lean, with cinched waists accentuated by thin belts and balanced by lace-up ankle booties. It is an old-fashioned version of femininity, made modern by contemporary fabrics and bold colors and surprising personal touches, such as a leather bomber jacket thrown over a buttoned-up, ruffled dress or a bright pink bra strap showing through a demure lace shoulder. Wild, fun combinations of printed textiles — to the point of visual cacophony — are also indicative of the Victorian redux.

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he devil is in the details. Accessories create magic. A statement necklace, a gorgeous pair of earrings, unique shoes or a killer handbag — these are the keys to a perfectly finished look, an elevation of the ordinary and the powerful expression of personality.

Every woman should have a few signature pieces that define her, as well as a cache of fresh options to experiment with new dynamics and change up outfits at whim.

This spring, accessories are a wonderland of bold colors, dynamic shapes and playful fantasies. Be bold. Be creative.

Unleash the power of bespoke jewelry, handbags and shoes. To get you started, let’s take a head-totoe stroll through the garden of fashion’s delights…

Paperbag waists Hmmmm… Not many women want added volume at the waist, so the predominance of paperbag waists surprised audiences at this spring’s presentations. With billowy legs and upward-standing pleats and midsection gathers, this look is about the decorative qualities of excess fabric. It is not a look that emphasizes the body. For most success, look for skirts and pants that include belts and ties for definition, rather than examples with elastic waistbands, which — sans belt — risk looking sloppy. Belts and ties delineate the waistline and can even evoke the feeling of a wrapped parcel or gift, making paper bag

Hair jewelry Beauty and brains unite with fashion jewelry for the head. Crown your locks with sparkly tiaras, leafy headbands, gold and silver combs and floral crowns. Headpieces have long held precious esteem in Boho styles, but this season, they are moving mainstream. Whether your hair is long or short, coiffed or relaxed, holding a pixie-cut or flowing free in beachy waves, you will be able to work in a headpiece or comb.

Play with the overall look by moving the ornamentation around. Perch a headband on your crown or drip it around your forehead. Place clips high at the temple, low at the nape of your

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neck or tucked behind your ear. Best of all, you can play princess with one of the season’s bejeweled tiaras, even if it’s not your birthday.

Statement earrings Frame your face in oversized earrings that possess a certain wow factor this spring. In keeping with the season’s love of hyperbole, many of spring’s statement earrings are shoulder dusters. Call attention to your smile with sculptural metal shapes or sparkly chandeliers. Long, chunky stones dangle past ears; wisps of chain whispers against shoulders; geometric forms hang in suspended motion; feathers mix with hair. Choices are as individual as the women who inspire these earrings. Find your favorite and become the muse for your own inner fancy.

Oversized aviators Maybe bigger is better. Spring’s aviator sunglasses are generous in size and saturated in color this spring, attesting to the season’s love of everything bombastic. Look for nontraditional materials such as plastic and wood, in addition to traditional metal frames. Brightly colored lenses, fashioned with mirrored surfaces or a reflective sheen, attract attention and make a statement. Some hip versions are styled with a modified cat-eye silhouette to feminize the look. Meow!

Chokers Designed for kisses and heads held high, Continued on page 11A

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BEAUTY ON THE RUN

How to keep it all together when you’re coming undone

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oday’s woman rarely has time to spend 90 minutes in front of a mirror, and those leisurely afternoons at a favorite salon and spa don’t materialize nearly as often as we would like them to.

Whether it’s running for the train, jumping on a conference call or heading up the PTA, most women are constantly on the go, getting less than enough sleep and becoming consummate multitaskers.

It can be challenging to eke out opportunities for a touch up, much less deal with a blemish or hair disaster. And far too easy to relegate looking good to the bottom of the to-do list.

But let’s face it, “Looking as if until you feel as if ” can be sage advice. Most women feel more energetic and productive when we look our best and are not coming apart at the seams. So how can you keep it all together when you’re pretty sure you’re on the verge of coming undone?

For starters, “When you’re stressed out and running on empty, dark under-eye circles are a dead giveaway,” said beauty expert and fashion industry veteran Susan Giordano, who owns Giordano Beauty Boutique in Hastings-onHudson. She recommends a high quality concealer to “instantly refresh your face and make it look like you had eight hours of sleep.”

Be sure to use an eye cream or gel first, she added, to make for a smooth application and no creases. Also choose the color carefully.

Concealer is designed to neutralize the darkness, so don’t call attention to what you are trying to hide.

To keep eyes looking wide open, curl lashes and add a coat of black mascara, Giordano said.

“For the best curl, get the curler as close to the base of your lashes as possible,” she said. “After squeezing down on the curler, give it a lift by moving your hand slightly upward. And please do this before using mascara so you don’t lose any eyelashes!”

Also remember to tame your brows, she stressed. Monthly professional shaping can do wonders, and you can keep the look up in between visits with just a little brow pencil and gel. “Brows frame your face and when they are professionally shaped and tinted they can help you achieve a more polished look without a lot of time,” Giordano said.

The complexion speaks volumes about our health and well-being as well. “Take time at night to care for your skin,” said Kari Puck-

haber of KD Studio in Katonah. “Cellular turnover happens while you sleep, so it’s most important to wash, tone and hydrate with a great serum and moisturizer at night. In the morning when you’re short on time just use a toner to freshen the skin and apply serum and moisturizer.”

Puckhaber always tells her clients to exfoliate at least twice per week with either a chemical exfoliant, “Cane and Austin glycolic pads are great for this,” or a manual exfoliant, she said, adding that Doctor’s Scrub by Goldfaden is her favorite. “Your makeup will only look as good as the skin you put it on and if you have a layer of dead skin the rest of your skincare can’t penetrate,” Puckhaber said. “Set aside a night to do at home facials in between visits to our esthetician. In only two minutes you can revitalize your skin using Tata Harper’s Regenerating Cleanser and Resurfacing Mask together as an at-home facial treatment.”

Everyone definitely benefits from looking healthy and hydrated throughout the day, said Devra Bader of Devra Bader Salon on Garth Road in Scarsdale. “A mineral enhancer swept over cheeks, forehead, nose and chin gives skin a healthy glow and warmth to all skin types,” she said. Bader offers enhancers in many colors for application with a large brush that “gives a flawless application and makes a huge difference in appearance.”

Puckhaber agrees: “Always keep a hydrating mist in your bag. Tata Harper makes a great one. Can be used throughout the day to refresh the skin and keep it looking dewy, never dry or dull.” And “to simplify the makeup application process,” she added, “mix your moisturizer and

foundation together to create a flawless finish in less time.”

Also must haves for beauty on the go are RMS’s living luminizer and master mixer, according to Puckhaber, who recommends “using your finger to apply anywhere the sun and light would naturally reflect off the skin.”

Once you’ve got your skin glowing, “Add a little bloom to your cheeks with a sheer liquid blush,” Giordano said. “To keep your face fresh and bright, a pinky/berry toned lipstick will work in a pinch. Smile and place a dot on each cheek. Hold the smile and blend in a circular motion, taking the color slightly upward until it fades.”

A fresh face could fade into the background if lips look dry and pinched, though, Bader said. “Hydrated lips are the key to a healthy and young glow for everyone and the easiest thing to do,” she said. “This step can make such a huge difference in appearance.”

To help her customers do just that, Bader carries Vibran-C Lip hydrator in both plain and color varieties, as well as flavored lip glosses for wear-anywhere color, moisture and shine.

And always “finish up with a pretty gloss or sheer lip color,” Giordano said, noting “medium to deep berry tones work on everyone and as an added bonus, the blue undertones will make your teeth look whiter.”

Of course, a little planning ahead can make on-the-run interventions seamless and effective. As far as makeup goes, “I would say keep your mascara and lip gloss on you at all times and you are good to go,” Setsuko Hosomi of Continued on page 10A

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trousers or skirts playful and special. In any case, the challenge with paperbag waists is that you don’t want “more” to become “too much,” so be sure to pair up these looks with slim silhouettes and form-fitting separates on top. Wide, cropped trousers that show the slimness of the ankle can also provide a necessary balance of proportion.

Singing the blues If you love your jeans, you’ll adore this season’s obsession with lightweight denim.

Look for indigo dresses, chambray shirts and denim skirts in all wash-tone variations, from rich midnight blue to faded cornflower. Lightweight denim fabric allows creative freedom, fluid structures and beautiful movement. Popular silhouettes are boxy, labcoat-like jackets; ruffled tops; cold-shoulder necklines and Victorian-inspired, high-neck dresses — in addition to iconic jeans and denim skirts. Head-to-toe denim — once a faux pas — is beautiful in a long fluid dress or tailored, lightweight jumpsuit. Tie a scarf around your neck or cinch your waist with a patent leather belt for added color and visual texture.

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Unmentionables

Shimmer

Silk, gossamer, sheer and lace beauties are not just for the bedroom anymore. Lingerieinspired garments are waking up the energies of daytime dressing. Femininity is championed in these sweet and sexy morsels. But can you really don them on the street? To keep dresses and eveningwear from being mistaken for nightgowns, many designers are pairing boudoir looks with tone-on-tone boxy jackets and flat, edgy shoes such as platform sneakers and basket-weave loafers. The stylistic contrast grounds wispy, lingerielike looks in the realm of streetwear and presents them as overt, edgy choices. Nothing like asserting a loud fashion statement from a whisper of a garment that is barely there.

Designers have opened the treasure chest and discovered the richness of silver, bronze and gold. Sequins, crystals, rhinestones and metallic threads are the sparkly embellishments of the moment. In activewear, the look reaches toward an optimistic vision of the future. For evening, the mood is festive and exuberant. For daytime, metallic tones, particularly when presented with burnished finishes, function as rich, beautiful neutrals.

Colorblocked metallics are a hot adaptation, inviting women to layer on jewelry and mix up metals with abandon. Be absolutely radiant and glow. This is a look that will inspire joy and spread enthusiasm — and maybe that’s what we all need right now.

Christina Lehr’s lightweight cashmere loungewear is easily incorporated into many looks at Katonah’s Catherine H.

Mimosa Red is the color of love. Yellow is the color of the sun. No wonder their combination — in orange — creates a range of hues possessing powerful energy. Definitely not a color for the shrinking violet, orange speaks the language of a diva. Hot and lively, orange cannot help but add zest and pizzazz to many spring collections. Look for it (it’s hard to miss) in dresses, trousers, jumpsuits and jackets. Paired with red, pink or yellow, the brash intensity of orange might relax a bit.

Juxtaposed against black or white, orange will pop even more than on its own. Positioned next to blue — the complementary color to orange — the pair electrifies in dynamic combination.

Checkerboard and stripes This spring, dare to be square because plaid on steroids is here. Supersized plaid is cool. Gigantic buffalo-check is hot. Wear it head to toe in a fun jumpsuit or a twopiece ensemble. Black and white remains ever popular, but bright colors are a bold option. Looking for something more subdued?

Match plaid pants with a solid-colored top, or pair a checkered blouse with a plain skirt.

Vertical, horizontal and diagonal stripes are another graphic option. Look for thick, bold, colorful examples that reverberate with a visual quality of music. Vertical stripes lengthen the body, while horizontal stripes create a shorter, wider illusion. Diagonal stripes evoke movement and dynamic energy. Tie-dye and batik are another inspiration to many designers this season. Capturing a Bohemian mood, dresses and tops in tie-dye and batik textiles seem unique. Choose a pattern to express your individual personality.

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NEWS NOTES

Estheticians delighting clients at Balance Day Spa

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Since its inception in 2010, Balance Day Spa has built a solid reputation for delivering high-quality treatments, products and advice all in a relaxing environment. In December, Balance Day Spa expanded its operations to include an additional practitioner, former Rivertowns esthetician Nazmie Bruncaj.

“The demand for services at Balance Day Spa was becoming more than I could accommodate in a timely manner,” said owner and former Rivertowns esthetician Allison Adamiak. “Clients were often waiting upward of six to eight weeks to see me for an appointment.”

Realizing that in order to succeed she would need to expand, Adamiak embarked upon a search to assemble her team. “I knew that I needed to bring in an esthetician who would uphold the high standards of quality which clients have come to expect from Balance Day Spa,” she said. “Having previously spent nearly four years working with Nazmie in the Rivertowns, I knew that she would be the perfect fit.”

Since joining the Balance Day Spa team in December, Bruncaj has been delighting clients alongside former colleague Adamiak.

“So far the response from the clients has been overwhelmingly positive,” Adamiak said. “Not only are my clients thrilled at the additional appointment opportunities, but many of our former Rivertowns clients are turning up and are elated that we are working together again.”

Allison Adamiak has assembled a new team at Balance Day Spa.

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Balance Day Spa is located at 280 Mamaroneck Ave., Suite 310 in White Plains. Call 358-9898 to schedule an appointment. Visit balance-dayspa.com.

Peridot Fine Jewelry is thrilled to present a very special cocktail reception with fine jewelry designer Cathy Waterman on April 2, from 2-6 p.m. at 1903 Palmer Ave. in Larchmont.

Inspired by obscure motifs found Cathy Waterman in the natural world, Waterman’s sought after collection is crafted exclusively in brushed platinum and 22k yellow gold. Mixing rustic diamonds, white diamonds and hand-selected gemstones to create a rich tapestry of artisanal innovation to suit every taste, her unique design sense makes the delicate appear bold and the bold seem playfully artistic.

There is something mystical about Waterman’s pieces, as if they hail from another era and another hemisphere. Yet, her aesthetic is perfectly wearable and on trend with today’s fashion beat — characteristic of dark rhodium shadows accentuating hand carved and nostalgic milgrain details. That touch of edginess balances out her fluid, feminine lines of falling leaves and flowering garland bands.

On April 2, Waterman will showcase oneof-a-kind and rare pieces from her expansive fine jewelry collection. Peridot is delighted to introduce her work to you and invites you to share in cocktails with the designer herself, who makes select personal appearances.

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BEAUTY ON THE RUN Continued from page 8A

Setsuko at Jean Claude Salon in Scarsdale said. “And if it’s an evening, just add lipstick and dab a little color on your cheeks.”

Noted Bader, “Running from work to dinner or an event can be simple with a quick and easy retouch. No need to carry a bag full of makeup to the office; just have the key essentials to perfect your look. Pat down any oils with a tissue, hydrate lips, clean under eye area with a Q-tip and add a touch of blush, a bit more eyeliner and a great lip color and off you go looking refreshed, not layered and heavy.”

Bader recommends maintaining an airbrush tan whenever possible. “It gives everyone a natural and healthy glow, so “in as little as 10 minutes you already look refreshed and less makeup is needed no matter where you are headed.”

If you are in too much of a rush to do your hair, “You can put it up in a loose ponytail or braid, or toss it up in a bun if it’s long,” Hosomi said. “If it’s short, gel it down” or make sure you always have a stylish hat on hand.

The smallest amount of planning can save your day or evening when you just don’t have the time to do more.

You don’t need to bog yourself down, but “having the right tools should be top priority,” Giordano said. “With the right tools, makeup applications take half the time. Don’t scrimp on the importance of good makeup brushes.”

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ACCESSORIES Continued from page 7A

necks are getting a lot of attention this season.

To complement collarbone-enhancing silhouettes and busy bustlines, jewelry designers have responded, in kind, with a plentiful choice of chokers. Dramatic flat metal collars evoke Egyptian mystery and space-age cool. Thin collars, left sleek or embellished with gemstones, look modern and edgy, while simultaneously referencing Victorian cameos. Leather bands bound around the neck with clips and buckles suggest a bad-girl edge.

Chain gang Motorcycle babes are cool — even without their bikes. This season, designers have plucked the best from their looks and are putting those quintessential chains everywhere. Look for heavy links on short-handled bags, long shiny chain belts, chainmail chokers and chain detailing on shoes and bracelets. Sexy body chains — worn like a backwards vest or a leash and collar — are another way to wear metal links this season. Ranging from delicate and sparkly to heavy and industrial, body chains make an impact. Place them against your skin, nestled into a low dipping décolleté, or wrap them around a plain dress or jacket to challenge that look with unexpected edginess.

basket weaves. Anything goes, from smooth, slick surfaces to richly textured constructions.

Hardware in gorgeous metallic finishes adds to the cool elegance of this year’s white handbags.

Bracelet bags It’s hard to dance when you don’t know where to leave your bag. Designers have overcome the dilemma with a crop of bracelet bags containing built-in, wrist-wrapping handles.

Beauty plus usefulness equals more fun — plus there’s never a chance you’ll lose your phone.

Patterned, metallic and wicker bags Graphic stripes, laser-cut patterns, woven trim, fringe, appliqués and playful patches are distinguishing a variety of small-scale handbags. Adding texture, color and visual interest, enhanced handbags are anything but serious.

Some even look charmingly DIY.

Platform sandals

Comfort rules

Heavy-looking sandals with thick platform soles combine comfort with a new definition of chic. To soften the look and increase visual interest, some versions feature chains, metal studs, colorful embellishments or wrap-up ankle ties.

Flat, slipperlike mules are a continuing trend this spring. Comfort is queen in these slip-on beauties with rounded toes and openback heels. To dress up the mules, designers are manifesting them in luxe fabrics such as velvet, silk brocade and woven tapestry. More robust choices included sandallike slip-ons in woven leather and banded canvas.

Arts and crafts shoes Be careful you don’t fall… shoes have become untamed beasts, and anything — and everything — goes! Patent leather pumps, alligator heels and leather stilettos paraded down spring runways with a heavy step, as they were encrusted with excessive embellishment. Look for opalescent pearls, iridescent sequins, sparkly crystals, beaded fringe and more, more, more…

These shoes are absolutely over-the-top, a little bit gypsy, a little bit rock ‘n’ roll. They’re poised to go out and have a good time.

All tied up Lace-up shoes are playful and sexy. Look for wrap-around straps that bind at the ankle or climb up the calf like a wild vine. This trend is so ubiquitous this season you’ll find it on examples of traditional pumps, chunky wedges and platform sandals. Just make sure you seal the deal with a tight, tidy bow.

Half-moon bags Under starlight or in bright sun, designers and celebrities are falling in love with a sleek new handbag shape, the half moon. The best examples follow strict geometry and maintain a linear clarity of form. Look for a half-circle shape or a squat U, both with a strong horizontal top edge. Choose between examples with wrist straps, shoulder straps or no straps (i.e. clutches).

Colorful handbags Playfulness flirts with practicality in brightly colored handbags that pop. The look is reminiscent of a box of fresh crayons, and the mood is absolutely joyful. Bold, structured forms create a strong background for primary hues of yellow, blue and red, as well as secondary shades of orange, green and purple. These bags are meant to stand out — so achieving a dynamic contrast between your bag and your outfit works even better than a matchy-matchy ensemble. Live large. Live loud. Carry a statement bag.

White out Structured white handbags are a fresh alternative to spring’s rainbow of colors. White always looks fresh, clean and modern, particularly in contemporary geometric forms and oversized

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