Palm Beach Woman Fall 2013 by Sacklunch marketing

2013 | Vol 2, No.3 Pa l m B e a c h W o m a n M a g a z i n e 2013 |

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What’s Inside F al l 2 0 1 3 Is s u e

cover story

Uncovered Read all about TARA Lordi

Meet Tara on page 16

Cover Image: Photo Elena Lusenti Wardrobe for Cover: Dress by La Casa Hermosa, Wellington Hair & Makeup by Eau Spa, Manalapan

Day Tripping

ON THE FRONTLINE

RECIPE REDO

TRACEY GROSSMAN “IMAGINING A WORLD WITHOUT HATE”

DEBRA K’S HEALTHIFY YOUR HOLIDAYS

WINE KNOW

WINE GUIDE FOR THE HOLIDAY’S FIND WHAT YOU SHOULD BE BRINGING TO YOUR PARTY

Spotlight: Palm beach Gardens

Beauty Bound

Fashion Forward

Life is beautiful Metallics

New York Fashion week We have all the best runway looks of SPRING 2014

Home Trends

FEMALE FRIENDSHIPS

PBW ACHIEVERS

A FEW GOOD MEN

NOvogratz style get acquainted with THE DESIGN DIVA

5 TYPES OF FRIENDS TO HAVE

MAKING STRIDES

HAMID HASHEMI CHANGING THE WAY WE SEE MOVIES

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jet setter VENICE BEAUTIFUL FOR CENTURIES

introducing

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Palm Beach Woman Magazine announces our fabulous new fashion editor. Hot off the New York shows and straight into our pages, she reveals the newest looks of the season along with her personal favorites for our Florida ladies.

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common interest

leading through the Economic Tsunami

Spot on MADE: fountain of youth non-invasive solutions

Letter from the E dito r

Welcome to

Palm Beach Woman Magazine.

Publisher

Editor Fashion Editor

Art Director

It’s fall, already? How did that happen? It seems summer just flew by!

88 Media Group, LLC

Did you enjoy those brief summer months? What memories did you create?

Lauren Malis

What special moments will you look back on? Our own memories will be of

Elysze Held Laura DiBartolo

Design and Production Sack Lunch Marketing, LLC Kara Clapp, Creative Director Gladiola Quintanilla, Senior Art Director Elena Scheiner, Graphic Designer Melissa Smock, Senior Copywriter

Contributing Writers Danielle N Casey, M.A., LMHC, Line Doucet, PFT, AFT, MT, Elysze Held, Courtney Novogratz, Monika Levin, Michael Cinque, LaRonda Denkler, Lisa Gangadeen, Toni Arpaia, Lauren Malis, Patricia Leavy, PhD, Josephine May, Debra K, Shari Lynn Rothstein-Kramer, Suzy DiBartolo, Sharon Geltner, Lexye Aversa, Michael D. Brown, Kelly Leary, M.S., Stephanie Bosco-Luca, Lola Thelin, Renee Clancy, Jolie DeMarco

Contributing Photographers Elena Lusenti, Elysze Held, Carine Roitfeld, ADL, Melissa Smock

Account Executives

Circulation Administrator

Joselle Crocker, Linda Tepper, 88 Media Group, LLC

summer travels and time spent in good company. Like the poem about “silver and gold,” we visited old friends and made great new friends, as well. Short as summer was, we had a delightful time. For instance, we hosted the most fantastic “Women in Power” dinner this summer, at our beloved Table 26. Ladies from the ages of 23 to 87 joined us to eat, drink, and share stories. Together, we laughed and cried and came to appreciate how unique each one of us is. Women are amazing! We look forward to the next “Women in Power” event. There’s no doubt it will be another incredible evening. Now it’s fall. We like to think of fall as a new start, much like school back in the day. (Geez. I’ve been finding myself saying “back in the day” a lot!) And like a brand-new school year, our fall issue gives us the chance to stretch and learn and grow. We’ll introduce you to some smart, beautiful people. You’ll also see we’ve added new sections and share discoveries we’ve made about your passions! Thank you for sharing your interests! You’ll find we fell in love with fashion all over again. I spent time in New York and got caught up on Fashion Week with our Fashion Editor, Elysze Held. (OMG, the shows!) I also hung out with design goddess Cortney Novogratz. (Can I just say this? I want Cortney and her fab husband, Robert, and their seven kids to adopt me!) She has the most amazing style, is so down to earth, and is such a supermom. These people can turn a stick into a piece of art. And if they won’t

For pricing and deadline information with regards to advertising with Palm Beach Woman magazine, email us at linda@palmbeachwoman.com. Palm Beach Woman, published 4 times a year, is a publication focusing on lifestyle, culture, and business women in Palm Beach County, Florida. We want to hear from you! Email all news, editorial submissions, article topic suggestions and ideas and feedback to lauren@palmbeachwoman.com. Your email must include your name, address and a telephone number so that we can contact you. We reserve the right to select which submissions are published and to edit all submissions prior to publishing. 2013 by Palm Beach Woman magazine, 88 Media Group, LLC All rights reserved. Palm Beach Womans magazine is a publication supported solely by our advertisers and distributed throughout Palm Beach County and other areas. Palm Beach Woman magazine called “publisher” hereafter does not necessarily endorse the views expressed in the articles and advertisements. Advertisers are solely responsible for the contents of advertising; including photos, images, artwork and all creative works submitted for publications. All advertisers must agree to protect and indemnify 'publisher” against any and all legal action. This includes any and all liability, loss or expense arising from claims of liable;unfair competition; unfair trade practice; infringement of trademarks; trade names; patents; copyrights; violations of rights of privacy and any other claims accepted for publication in the journals. We apologize for any misprint(s) or error(s) found within any editorials. Our contributing writers are responsible for the information and facts given to 88 Media Group, LLC.

adopt me? Well, maybe they’ll apply their extraordinary taste to redoing my place for their next BRAVO or HGTV show. (Hello?) Speaking of redos, in this issue we redo some recipes for the holidays. We also travel to Venice and find great culture in our own backyard. And we get “schooled,” too, about lots of things we need to know from health and wellbeing to social media and beyond. Finally, in fall as in every season, we continue to grow and move forward with purpose—and love every second of it! We wish you an extraordinary fall, full of new discoveries and moments that will live on forever in your heart. In this beautiful season, remember—make some memories, turn over a new leaf, learn something new, and be just fabulous YOU!

Lauren Malis

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By Line Doucet, PFT, AFT, MT,

Master Trainer, Bio-mechanics Specialist Founder and CEO

It is a known fact that to lose weight you need to burn more calories than you take in, but the question is what is the most effective way to burn calories in the least amount of time? Our lives are full to the brim! Who has the time to spend two hours in a gym unless you’re retired, rather, who wants to ever spend two hours at the gym? For those of you who desire to feel great, lose a few lbs and get it done before The Holidays, I have valuable tips for you.

Line Doucet, founder of One Focus, is a Certified Master Trainer who specializes in Bio mechanics of Sports and Exercise. She is a former Olympic-class athlete who holds a degree in Business Administration and Marketing. She has over 20 years’ experience in wellness and physical fitness and is certified in the following:

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• Functional Training • Diabetes Care • First Aid/AED (cardio resuscitation) • Sports Nutrition • Sports conditioning focusing on Golf Performance • Water Therapy • Arthitis/Fibromyalgia fitness care • Post Surgical Care •E xercise Recovery for clients with heart diseases • MS Conditioning • Weight Management • Core/stability Training

First let’s look at the most efficient cardio you can do to burn the most amount of calories in the least amount of time. I am assuming that you exercise regularly, have a healthy heart, and will use good judgment as to how far to push. For starters, stop doing the same workout every time you are at the gym. Too many people use their favorite machines; do the same intensity and exercise for the same amount of time. SWITCH IT UP! Your body has settled into that routine and will not give you the same weight-loss results unless you change the pace and shock it with a new routine. For example, if you mostly use swimming as a form of cardio, change it to an elliptical machine or ride the stationary bike. Use new equipment and keep it simple; ten minutes of each machine works beautifully. For those of you without knee or back problems, I suggest jumping rope. You will save lots of time and burn an amazing amount of calories. Start with 100 skips and increase the duration thereafter. You should be able to skip 100 times within one minute. Be sensible and keep in mind if you usually pedal the bike for 20 minutes, you will most likely not be able to jump rope non-stop for 20 minutes. Another suggestion for an effective calorie-burning exercise is stair climbing or walking at an incline on the treadmill (without holding the handles). Listen to your body and reduce your speed or incline if you have difficulty speaking while exercising. You must control your breathing.

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I also love rowing machines. They give you a whole body workout as long as you understand the form and rhythm. When done correctly, a rowing machine will strengthen your back, improve your posture, strengthen your legs, loosen up your hips and drastically improve your stamina, which results in great weight loss. By far my favorite way to get the most out of my workout is to exercise one on one with a virtual coach. When exercising at a gym, you will need an hour or more to get your workout done. But on Skype or FaceTime, you exercise from home and since you have nowhere else to go but your living room, your workouts move quickly and are as hard as your fitness level will allow in half the time. Using your time effectively and obtaining all aspects of wellness is not only helpful in alleviating stress but also saves money and time. Functional exercises or obstacletype boot camp workouts will give you what you need to achieve a well-balanced routine in the least amount of time and maximize your gain. Results are a sure thing. It is a must try! Check us out at www. VirtualFitness1.com for more details. Now that we have addressed cardio, letâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talk about eating wisely. Four smaller meals consisting of healthy choices will speed up your metabolism. Have you ever heard of the word anabolic? Anabolic foods are known to take more calories to digest than they contain, so they translate into negative calories. It is the kind of food you can eat every day, all day, and lose weight enjoying it. Eat cabbage/vegetable soup everyday and lose weight. It is simple, easy, smart and healthful. It will satisfy you because you chew forever and because the food contains a lot of water and most people are dehydrated. You will reap double the benefits and feel full before you amount to any calories. Every day is a new beginning, and you value time and your health more than ever, so try a new and more effective system. If what you have been doing for years only keeps you at the same weight and fitness level, try something new and enjoy different results. Enjoy what you do, and most importantly, do it to nurture yourself. No one will ever take as good of care of you as you will. It is called wisdom acquired. Coach Line | www.virtualfitness1.com

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Play Day at PGA Resort & spa Most of us just go to our destination and go home. But we are discovering new places when we spend a day and night or maybe just a little longer in places we sometimes just drive by. Palm Beach Gardens affectionaly known as “The Gardens” has a lot to offer. To take advantage of this area you need a weekend for sure. There is more than just The Gardens Mall which is an incredible place, run by The Forbes Group it has every store you can imagine including some very high end luxury brands that you often do not find in malls. And there is more than enough shopping and dining on PGA Blvd. From Downtown to Legacy Place and up the road from US1 and west you will find everything you will need and then some. From well known brands like HomeGoods and J. Alexanders to specialty shops and restaurants like Café Chardonnay and Talay Thai. We recommend checking into The PGA Resort and Spa where you will find world class golf, a fab resort and wonderful spa. We especially like their I-Bar for happy Hour and late night cocktails. It always has something going on. If you are hungry, Ironwood Steak is adjacent.

PGA Resort & Spa 400 Avenue of The Champions, 561-627-4852.

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The PGA Resort and Spa, a luxurious spot where you’ll find world class golf, a fabulous resort and wonderful spa.

downtown at the gardens So much shopping and eating at DOWNTOWN AT THE GARDENS. Hit up a flick at the 16 Screen Theaters, by Cobb – 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave., 561-691-6901. In the same complex are some great establishments. Favored by all, Red Tapas Bar and Grill has a great wine list, and amazing tapas. If it’s pizza you are craving than Grimaldi’s is where it’s at – a New Yorkers delight with this 100 year old tried and true name that gives the za! In Pizza. You will also find Z- Gallerie for homegoods and Swoozies for all of your stationary needs. Be sure to check out these yummy places; Its Sugar for candy and Sloans for ice cream.

shopping @ Legacy Place Just across the way is LEGACY PLACE with more shopping and eating and great apartments. 11290 Legacy Ave., 561.776.0241 We love the Publix Greenwise here, which offers more than your regular Publix with a focus on more organic fare as well as an amazing cheese and bakery counter. Dine at The Capital Grill, a favorite in cities across Amercia for their fine steaks and seafood. We particularly love the bar and the Lobster Mac’n’Cheese. Coola Fish Bar is also here which offers specialties consisting of fresh locally caught seafood in a casual tropical environment. Shopping? Loehmann’s, Kirklands, Total Wine and Best Buy all live here too.

Legacy Place offers visitors shopping, dining and entertainment in an open-air environment.

If it’s home cooking you want then right on US1 is the best fish store, Cod & Capers, which is also now serving lunch and dinner. You can pick your fish and have it cooked to order or take it to go. 1201 US Highway 1, 561-622-0994 And of course there is Carmines. Whether dining in or out, on the patio, or shopping for home, they have amazing choices for prepared foods to go, cheeses and wine and an incredible bakery which will make your entertaining easy. 2401 PGA Blvd., (561) 775-0105

Enjoy waterfront dining at Waterway Café- 2300 PGA Blvd., 561-694-1700 or Panama Hatties 11511 Ellison Wilson Road, 561-935-3483.

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In case you’re daytripping around the town with little ones in tow, here are some fun filled ideas and support help in Palm beach Gardens!

EXPLORE McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary 12943 61st Street North West Palm Beach 561-790-2116 mccarthyswildlifesanctuary.com Cool Beans Indoor Playground & Café 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. #3115 Downtown at the Gardens Palm Beach Gardens 561-627-1782 coolbeansplaycafe.com Maltz Jupiter Theatre 1001 East Indiantown Rd. Jupiter 561-743-2666 jupitertheatre.org Bashers RC Raceway Places Indoor Sports Center 10358 Riverside Dr., Ste. 100 Palm Beach Gardens 561-623-7690 bashersrcraceway.com Bert Winters Park 13425 Ellison Wilson Rd. Juno Beach 561-966-6600 pbcgov.com Build-A-Bear Places Drop in Craft Making Studios The Gardens Mall 3101 PGA Blvd., Ste. C117 Palm Beach Gardens 561-630-7734 buildabear.com 10 | P A L M B E A C H Woman

Burns Road Recreation Center Places Indoor Sports Center SEE OPPOSITE PAGE 4404 Burns Rd. Palm Beach Gardens 561-630-1100 pbgfl.com Cabana Colony Park Places Parks & Playgrounds 3855 Holiday Rd. Palm Beach Gardens pbcgov.com Coastal Performance Places Gym 4087 Burns Rd. Palm Beach Gardens 561-249-0529 coastal-performance.com Cobb Theater at Downtown Places Movie Theater 11701 Lake Victoria Ave. Palm Beach Gardens 561-253-1444 cobbtheatres.com Go Van Gogh Places An Interactive Art Studio 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. Palm Beach Gardens 561-630-3450 go-van-gogh.com Gardens Skate Park Places Skate Park 10113 Plant Dr. Palm Beach Gardens 561-630-1100 pbgfl.com

Juno Beach Park Places Fishing Piers & Charter Boats Parks & Playgrounds 14775 U.S. Highway 1, Juno Beach 561-966-6600 pbcgov.com Juno Park Places Parks & Playgrounds 2090 Juno Rd., Juno Beach pbcparks.com Lilac Park Places Parks & Playgrounds 4175 Lilac St., Palm Beach Gardens pbgfl.com Loggerhead Marinelife Center Places Zoos & Aquariums 14200 U.S. Highway One, Juno Beach 561-627-8280 marinelife.org MacArthur Beach State Park Fishing Piers & Charter Boats Parks & Playgrounds 10900 Jack Nicklaus Dr. North Palm Beach 561-624-6950 floridastateparks.org Michael’s Arts & Crafts Places Arts & Crafts 11240 Legacy Ave. Palm Beach Gardens 561-775-0859 michaels.com Palm Beach Gardens Public Library Places Libraries 11303 Campus Dr. Palm Beach Gardens 561-626-6133 pbclibrary.org

GOOD EATS Saito’s Japanese Steakhouse Japanese, Steakhouse, Sushi 4675 PGA Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens 561-202-6888

BURNS ROAD

Yard House American, Asian, Burgers 11701 Lake Victoria Gardens Ave. Palm Beach Gardens 561-691-6901

Amenities 40,000 square feet under air 2 Indoor gymnasiums Locker rooms Kitchen Auditorium Dance rooms Fully equipped art room Giant Water Park (Summer)

Aladdin Mediterranean Grill Greek, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern 3896 Northlake Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens 561-622-1660

www.pbgfl.com Contact Information 4404 Burns Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 561.630.1100 561.630.1140 (fax) recinfo@pbgfl.com Hours of Operation

Adult/Youth Classes & Programs • Aquatic Complex • Athletics Burns Road Recreation Center (40,000 SQ FT Complex)

Cantina Laredo Mexican, Tacos, Tex-Mex 4635 PGA Blvd. Palm Beach Gardens 561-622-1223

Camps/School’s Out • GardensArt • Golf • GreenMarket Parks Rentals and Parties • Riverside Youth Enrichment Center Seniors Club • Skate Park • Special Events • Tennis

The Cheesecake Factory American, Bakery, International 11800 Lake Victoria Gardens Palm Beach Gardens 561-776-3711

SPECIALISTS/SUPPORT Counseling & Neurotherapy Associates 7711 N. Military Trail Palm Beach Gardens 561-705-0270 counselingneurotherapy.com

Children’s Physicians 3365 Burns Rd., Ste. 100 Palm Beach Gardens 561-626-4000 counselingneurotherapy.com

Myles Cooley, Ph.D. Licensed Psychologist & Author Specializing in children & adolescents 9121 N. Military Trail, Gardens Professional Center Suite 218, Palm Beach Gardens 561-694-0001 drmylescooley.com

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METALLICS

Life is Beautiful 2

La vie est belle=French La vita è bella=Italian Das Leben ist schön=German The curation of what we would have in our very own lifestyle brand, celebrating items and things we love, large and small that together create A Beautiful Life.

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1. Paneled MetaLlic Dress - KBottega Veneta $794.00. 2.Snake Tie Bracelet – Mare Sole Amore, $53. 3. ZGallery - Paramount Dinnerware, $51.80 - $79.80. 4. Luminum Copper Iphone cover - Quirky, quirky.com, $34.99. 5. Sam Edelman Jerome Metallic Oxfords, $150. 6. Dior ‘Vernis - Mystic Metallics’ Nail Polish for Fall, $26. 7. Mystique Sandals, $185. 8. fall ahead of the trend with a smokey metallic eye this Season. 9. Bougainvilla Hymalayan Candle, $32. 10. TopShop - Cut out Cuff, $35.

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Tara never knows what’s on the horizon, but one thing is certain: She automates whenever possible Whether you’re checking into your hotel using your handheld, reserving tee time on your computer, or designing a $40 million hotel with software, Tara Lordi sees digitization as part of everyday operations. And if you’re not taking advantage of it now, you soon will be.

Tara’s tips for automation

Tara Lordi, known as the pioneer of decision-based software and disqualification logic, is the President of TLC Development and Real Estate Services (a privately held diversified real estate investment, development, and management company), and a full-time consultant for mergers and acquisitions at Palm Beach Polo Holdings and Glenn Straub. Tara and sister Tamra are the masterminds behind TLC Development and Real Estate Services.

For example, existing processes—rather than new processes—are more likely to adapt well to automation. But in any case, when automating an area of your business, Tara says, “Take the time to bring your folks through the adoption curve, then sit back and enjoy the low-hanging fruits of your efforts.”

For the last five years, most of Tara’s time has been spent acquiring toxic assets and assisting Mr. Straub in turning them into revenue-producing entities. Tara never knows what’s on the horizon, but one thing is certain: She automates whenever possible.

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“If your financial reports suggest you can’t spend more money,” Tara says, “look at automation to assist in costly tasks. But, ”she cautions, “automation is not for everyone or for every task.”

Whenever Tara has digitalized a company’s operations, she’s seen immediate benefits on the bottom line. And her experience is impressive. Her portfolio of real estate management includes The Tesoro Club, Palm Beach Polo Club, Polo West, and her biggest claim to fame, the Palm House Hotel in Palm Beach.

The Palm House story The Palm House was a demolished hotel in the heart of Palm Beach, on Royal Palm Way. Purchased out of foreclosure, construction had to start immediately to maintain approvals, but, as Tara points out, “It’s one thing to buy an asset and instill mechanisms to turn it around. It’s a whole other deal when you don’t even have a roof.” This 66,000 square foot hotel had been demolished by the previous owners, whose capital dried up before they were able to construct. “We had to have a vision for construction to commence, and we needed to work quickly. Typically, projects like this would require a fully deployed team—owners’ rep, general contractor, engineers, architects, design teams, accounting, and legal—but we had a few people, including the owner and sub-contractors.” Tara is not a designer, but she stepped into the role for the Palm House project and discovered a new approach that proved both financially rewarding and exciting. “I was able to build almost the entire hotel, virtually, before construction began,” Tara says.

A picture may be worth a thousand words, but for Tara and the Palm House team, virtual images represented millions of dollars. For instance, virtual images were shown to obtain necessary project approvals and permissions from various entities including the Town Council and ARCOM (Architectural Review Board). Too, Tara says, “I was able to hand over a rendering and get feedback from subcontractors. For example, I rendered the entire mill package at the room level, then handed the rendering to Idlewild and John Grimes. John came back with his tweaks and a quote, and now we have exactly what we asked for at the price that was quoted.” And together with the Straub family, the team built a magnificent boutique hotel, one that Palm Beach will be proud of for years to come. In the process, Tara caught the wave of a new paradigm for the real estate industry. Now, she is excited to be on the forefront of cutting edge technologies that save her clients time, money, and the inconvenience of unnecessary mistakes. * at the time of print we learned that The Palm House Hotel may have changed ownership.

Suzie and Jack Hanna with Tara

Background on Tara Born and raised in New York, Tara has ridden since the age of seven, training and showing jumping in competitions around the world. Among many other awards, she’s won both the prestigious Governors Cup and the Professional Horseman Award. After graduating with a degree in international business, Tara returned to the Big Apple to begin her banking career. Then she, with the author of Blood in the Streets, pioneered a platform to allow lenders to determine the best execution on product and pricing. In 2004, Tara moved her company to Wellington so she could be around equestrians and horses. And three years ago, Tara, with the cooperation of Glenn Straub, resurrected polo at Palm Beach Polo, which is now the second largest polo club in the world, topping over 26 teams. Tara has a soft heart for wildlife. For the last two years she’s co-chaired the Wilds Gala, an event benefiting the International Center for the Preservation of Wild Animals (the Wilds). This Ohio-based not-for-profit wildlife conservation center is home to 28 species of rare and endangered species and is headed by Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus, Columbus Zoo and host of Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild and Jack Hanna’s Wild Countdown. Jack says, “Tara has been instrumental in coordinating a fund raiser for the Wilds that has raised more than $300,000 in the past two years. When Tara takes on a project, failure isn’t an option; she is resourceful, determined, and savvy. Because of Tara, wildlife is in a better place today!” P A L M B E A C H Woman | 15

Dress from john Demedeiros, palm beach. Jewelrey from diane griswold johnston, lapistree.com. Photographed by Elena lusenti

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Tara explained that she was lost, the woman said, “Dear girl. You better learn in life that we need to catch up, as people should not have to wait up.” And with that, she clutched her legs to her horse and cantered off. Profound moment When Tara was a little girl, just 10 years of age, she went fox hunting with her father, but, mounted on a pony, she could not keep up with the other horses. Tara got separated and became frightened and disorientated. Uncertain which way to go, she pulled her pony to a stop and began to cry. As she sat, a woman galloped up and halted her tall hunter beside Tara, asking, in a British accent, why Tara was crying. When Tara explained that she was lost, the woman said, “Dear girl. You better learn in life that we need to catch up, as people should not have to wait up.” And with that, she clutched her legs to her horse and cantered off. Tara has taken that advice to heart. “I’ve never felt lost again,” she says. “I surround myself with extraordinary people who challenge me to catch up.” Even Tara’s parents fit that model. Her mother is a wildly successful artist whose paintings are displayed in the Palm House, and her father pioneered the first home glucose testing in the U.S. “I have some pretty big shoes to fill,” Tara says, “and I continue to embrace the idea of catching up, rather than expecting others to wait up.”

Favorite historical figures Tara is particularly inspired by St. Catherine of Siena, who said, “Be as God deemed you to be, and you will set the world on fire,” and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, who said, “I learned to speak languages because I like to communicate with people”

Favorite phrase “Functional elegance.” This is a phrase Tara’s father repeated as she was growing up. “I don’t care what you become or what you do in life but just be functionally elegant and everything will fall into place,” he told his daughter.

Where do you find solace? “I find peace with animals,” Tara says. “I can be in a barn or zip-lining over the Wilds’ 10,000 acres. As long as I am with animals I am happy.”

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In South Florida, the name Elysze Held is synonymous with style; Elysze is the former fashion director of Florida landmarks Lillie Rubin Stores and Burdines. A veteran of the fashion industry, Ms. Held is the Founder and President of the Miami fashion/image consulting firm, Style Out of the City, and counts among her personal clients CEO’s, celebrities, socialites and fashionistas! As the stylist and image consultant for WSVN 7’s Deco Drive anchors Lynn Martinez and Louis Aguirre, Elysze has guided the stars of this long running news entertainment show from a whimsical ‘Sobe’ look to a chic uptown style, working with high end international, national and local designers. Elysze maintains dual residents in Key Biscayne and New York, and has been behind the scenes at Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week as both a stylist and a producer. 18 | P A L M B E A C H Woman

Elysze Held in White by JULIO KAMARA, bottom left Manny Henandez

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From Mercedes Benz N ew Yo rk Fashion Week P BWM F ashion Edito r Elysze Held highlights her picks of “Florida Faves ” f rom the collections for Spring 2 0 1 4 !

Florida Faves 2014 Resplendent fabrics in shades of black and white,

Strong collection of elegant effortlessness in chic

delicate lasered leathers, hand-stitched pailettes

navy & white knits for day, and splendid embellished

and feathered dresses at RALPH RUCCI’s couture

evening gowns of iridescent fabrics

collection.

at BADGLEY MISCHKA

Distinct uptown polish and what a girl wants:

Homage to the Mod 60’s in graphic black & white

sweet lace, shimmer and a flared skirt providing the

prints at DESIGUAL(design director is the iconic

dominant silhouette at OSCAR DE LA RENTA

Christian Lacroix).

A fresh, modern direction on the black &

Color! Color! Color from PAMELLA ROLAND’s Cannes!

white combo in rich textures and sharply-cut

Hues of orange, pinks, yellows and blues with jewels

architectural details at both NARCISCO RODRIGUEZ

from CHOPARD

and CALVIN KLEIN.

Fluid and flowing gold lamé glamour at REEM

Fun and flirty! Great wearable separates in vibrant

ACRA’s “old Hollywood with a modern twist”.

prints and graphic florals at NANETTE LEPORE.

Pale palette in TADASHI SHOJI’s lightweight, airy

Layered eyelet dresses and delicate chiffon blouses

and oh so pretty dresses.

with hints of sophistication at ADEAM.

Rock & Roll is here to stay at JILL STUART–leather

Nothing short of spectacular in the colorful

miniskirts, sheer LBD’s.

tribal patterns and intricate embroideries at NAEEM

Playing with transparent but not flimsy fabrics in

KHAN.

rich hues at CZAR by CESAR GALINDO

Quietly chic aesthetic with a relaxed vibe and some

Artisanal craftsmanship in fabulous accessories

seriously luxe white leather pieces at KAUFMAN

at DONNA KARAN (wide slung belts, leather & metal

FRANCO.

jewelry and wide –brimmed hats).

Ultrafeminine and so chic at THAKOON- a modern

Ready for the Beach with her vibrant prints and

take on classic white silk duchesse and white

bright colors at TRINA TURK

cotton slipdresses, and surprise! Thigh high lace

OSKLEN’s bright sheer organza layered dresses-made

boots(so Miami).

for Miami!

Easy and ethereal at CAROLINA HERRERA; her

Beautifully beaded decoration on classic bandage

collection of light layers had a

dresses at Hervé Léger

multidimensional feel. Fresh take on colorblocking in silks at VERA WANG Polished elegance of glorious evening gowns in different mélanges of fabrics and colors at

Deconstructed crisp white cotton at BCBG MAX AZRIA ... And of course, black. Decadent. Simply remarkable theatre at MARC JACOBS.

MONIQUE LHUILLIER. Body-conscious dresses with a street-chic element, coupled with his usual gorgeous craftsmanship for evening at CARMEN MARC VALVO.

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WHITES

< 1. Sheer at Ralph Rucci 2. Easy & elegant at Oscar de la Renta 3. Chic at Thakoon 4. Streamlined at Narcisco Rodriguez 5. Crisp whites at BCBG 6. Sheers at Adeam

7. B&W at Ralph Rucci > 8. Jill Stuart 9. B&W at Carmen Marc Valvo

10. Kaufmanfranco

12. Oscar de la Renta 13. Osklen 14. Nicole Miller 15. Trina Turk 16. Monique Lhuillier

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COLOR!

11. Nanette Lepore >

BEST for BASEL >

22. Decadence at Marc Jacobs

17. Naeem Khan 18. Oscar de la Renta

23. SO chic at Vera Wang 24. Sleek at Adeam

25. Rock & Roll at Jill Stuart

19. Naeem Khan 20. Carolina Herrera 21. Monique Lhuillier

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alph By Elysze Held

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I was recently asked, while giving a lecture to graduating students of Miami’s Design and Architect High School’s fashion department, “Have you ever had a fashion moment that took your breath away?” Without hesitation, I replied: Yes. That fashion moment occurred on September 14, 2011 at the Chado Ralph Rucci show for Spring Summer 2012 at Mercedes-Benz New York Fashion Week (MBNYFW). Model after model, each swathed in white on white, glided down the runway, Ravel’s Bolero a swelling accompaniment to their final walk. Like so many angels they came— slow, flowing, magical. Then the music stopped, and the crowd rose to give a thunderous ovation to Mr. Rucci, who strode out from behind the curtain clad in his simple, signature white shirt and dark jacket. While the energy and excitement of that moment—yes—took my breath away, Ralph Rucci’s runway shows are always exceptional. For instance, his Fall 2013 collection was flawless. Each and every design was awe-inspiring—the standouts were furs in rarefied colors, beautiful hues of yellow, vibrant orange and shocking pink!

When I asked Ralph about the “Palm Beach Woman,” with a broad smile, he replied, “My client is the Palm Beach woman! She is someone who can do whatever she wants, go wherever she wants and dress however she pleases—and she does it all with style and grace.”

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Photos by ANDREW WERNER

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Backstage at his Fall 2013 show at MBNYFW, Ralph modestly greeted his guests—all of whom were both his personal friends and fashion icons. Among those present were Iris Apfel, Martha Stewart, Andre Leon-Talley, and Russian designer Ulyana Sergeenko. (He also counts among his clients actress Julianna Margulies and philanthropists Deeda Blair and Teresa Heinz Kerry.)

No wonder Rucci is such a favorite, not only among Palm Beach and Park Avenue socialites, but by all in the industry who adore oldstyle luxury and glamor. Iris Apfel, herself highly esteemed in the fashion community, told me, “Ralph is a genius. Inventive, creative and marches to his own drum. He is so knowledgeable, and the fabrics he uses are just gorgeous. He is the best, and I am honored to count him as my friend. His clothes are simply timeless.” Valerie Steele, curator and director of the FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) Museum, and author of The Art of Weightlessness, an illustrated monograph about Rucci’s exhibition at the FIT Museum, echoed Ms. Apfel’s sentiments. “What sets Ralph Rucci apart is how he maintains precision in the couture quality of his clothes, whether it is his couture or his ready-to-wear. His designs are timeless, but still feel very modern and of-the-moment.” His brilliant couture collections inspire reverence, and with every stitch, he is bringing integrity back to fashion. Every seam, every dart is about fit and contour. Rucci’s clothing is neither conservative nor conventional; he simply sets the standard for luxurious dressing, with an artistic twist. Internationally, he is recognized as America’s true couturier and has been referred to—as Balenciaga once was—as a “designer’s designer.” Awarded and honored numerous times by the fashion industry, in 2002, Rucci was the first American in 60 years (since Mainbocher in the 1930s) to be invited to show in Paris by the Chambre Syndicale de la Haute Couture, which he did for three seasons. In 2011, he was inducted into the Fashion Group International Walk of Fame, and is the focus of Bauer and Dean’s Autobiography of a Fashion Designer: Ralph Rucci, with photographs by Baldomero Fernandez. Rucci has also been nominated twice for the coveted Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) Womenswear Designer of the Year Award and, in 2012, received an André Leon Talley Lifetime Achievement Award from the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD). Currently, Rucci has pieces on display at Andre Leon Talley’s The Little Black Dress exhibit, at the Mona Bismarck Foundation for SCAD, in Paris. For over 30 years, Rucci has built and maintained the excellence that serves as the foundation of his eponymous brand. Now, that brand is evolving. He has let go of the “Chado” and is now simply Ralph Rucci; his company has moved from its Soho studio to a spacious building in Chelsea; and he recently released his label’s very first advertising campaign, photographed by the famed Steven Meisel. (See September issues of major fashion glossies, including W, Bazaar, and Vogue Italia.) Today, he is most proud of the fact that every piece in his collections is made in New York—American-made—and he has also expanded into home décor, with his furniture collection—a timeless, elegant collection—for Holly Hunt. Yes. Timeless. Luxurious. Elegant. With true talent, Rucci manages to remain unpredictable, designing with an eye above the trends, creating pieces that exude an effortless opulence—an old-world elegance in a modern world that has far too little of it. And it is this, Ralph Rucci’s elegance, that will always come to mind when someone asks me, “Have you ever had a fashion moment that took your breath away?” — Elysze Held

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By Lauren Malis

Y St le

You are very accomplished and obviously, dedicated and driven. Tell me about your childhood. I was the youngest of five and I always had big dreams.

Where does that drive come from? Where are you originally from and/or grew up? I grew up in Southern Georgia and my parents ran car washes, (together). I learned from a young age that dreams don’t come true without hard work.

What were your parents like and how did they influence you? Thankfully my Mother allowed me to decorate my bedroom, which was forever changing.

What was the initial attraction to a design career? From an early age, I loved paint colors, design, etc.

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How did you meet your husband? When were you married? My husband Robert and I met at a party in North Carolina in 1992. It was love at first sight. We dated for four years before we were married at my parents’ home in Georgia in 1996. I needed to finish school and, well, we knew we would be together forever so there was no rush.

You have a lot of kids! Did you always want a big family? How do the kids influence you? When you first met Bob did you have a hunch that he was the one? What do you love most about working with him? We both wanted a lot of kids – Robert is from a family of seven, too. We both loved flea markets, art, we would dance all night but still get up for the tag sale. Our friends thought we were nuts. My favorite thing about working together is he is my strength in every way. I feel like I can walk through a wall with him. We have each other’s backs and it also allows us to be the best parents we can be, to be with our kids, to be engaged with our family.

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What was the drive to go into new business ventures? We’re always up for the next challenge. What aspect of it do you like best? Seeing our designs in people’s homes. You wear many hats – can you share all of your job titles. And more importantly, how do you handle of this responsibility? I only have one title and that is: Mom. Robert and I work together so we conquer and divide. What is an average day? Wake up a little after 6 a.m. our son Wolfgang trains before breakfast, he is a basketball player. All kids are up by 7 a.m. breakfast, printing last minute homework, we walk 3 kids to two different schools, and the others take the bus or the subway. We quickly clean up and our home becomes our office. My contractor shows up between taking kids to school, grabs coffee, and we go over the day. Assistant Designers join the house by 9 a.m., PR meetings, and I try and run around to meet with clients or get fabric samples, whatever needs to be done before end of school day for pick up. We try to have tutors, music lessons, dance, whatever we can at our home in the afternoon, but some things like sports and art are at other places, so we run kids to different activities. We have help and we also split up when needed. Today I’m filming for DIY segment for Good Morning America at our home and the kids will do it with me after school. Dinner is between 6:30-7:30. Sometimes, there is an extra person at our table like a coach or play date. The kids generally skateboard after dinner or play kickball, then do homework, take a bath and go to bed. Our older kids stay up later of course and I crash sometimes before them at around 11:00 p.m. The homework load is serious and for me – it is our biggest struggle.

Having seven kids we have all types of homework. They are good students and some still struggle, but I’ve learned that you take it one day at a time, as it comes. Also our home is a revolving door of designers, contractors, tutors, coaches, delivery guys, moms and nannies picking up kids, etc. There is always someone coming or going from our home. Our door is always open. This is the way I can manage it all (or at least think I am).

What do you do for fun? Any organizations/charities that you are involved with? If yes, which ones and why these in particular? We have been involved in inner city basketball for years now. Great kids! We are hosting a Halloween party with SeriousFun Children’s Network, which was founded by Paul Newman in 1998. My favorite thing to do is watch my kids play ball, perform piano, sing, ride their horse, etc. Our kids are true individuals so they all have different interest and I love that I get to learn from them. Oh, and of course a family movie. Our son Major has seen some advanced films at 4 years old, just to be part of the family.

Folks have become obsessed with design, myself included, what are some of the simple and not so simple things people can do to change their surroundings? Paint is always a big change that helps a room feel fresh, new, and clean. De-cluttering is something all households should do (we do it 4 times a year). Somehow, with kids, we just get a lot of stuff that I’m not sure how it even got into the house. The best thing to do is donate it, have a tag sale, simply focus on what you truly use and need. Rearranging furniture also helps; take a chair into your bedroom from the living room.

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Holiday So, we are on a budget, what items can we repurpose that we may already have? Mix it up without spending a dime – this makes things feel new and it helps you get your decorating itch out. We also like buying new throw pillows and doing things like switching out knobs on kitchen cabinets, chest of drawers, etc. I love to change my mirrors. The one that has been in our powder room is now in my bedroom. My office desk chair has moved to my son’s bedroom and I have a new one.

Color? Thoughts? Best colors to use? We love color so I’d say go bold. Lacquer it, stripe it… just use it.

Can you mix and match styles designs, textures? I feel like everything should mix-and-match. You can choose one common color but it should be in several different shades and in different textures. End tables should be different but then maybe the lamps are the same. It’s fun to take risks but allow your home to be who you are; if you’re honest, it always is right. Put it out there, enjoy expressing yourself… when it comes to design there are no rules.

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If one is looking at thrift stores or tag sales what are the items we should keep an eye out for? I always hunt for champagne buckets – they are perfect for placing on my vanity and throwing my bracelets into them. But for a party, they’re fun to fill with champagne or juice boxes. An odd chair is something you can easily paint and have fun with. I love to buy the odd plate, too. We don’t have a matching collection of plates. We have some with ships on them, flowers, birds, landscapes, stripes, someone else’s monogram, etc. They usually are super cheap because you’re only getting one or two and easily throw them in your mix. The fun part is at dinner everyone has a special plate. When setting a table, try not to have two blues near each other or two birds near each other – spread them out and have the colors and stories complement one another like the people sitting at your table.

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By Danielle N Casey, MA, LMHC, Psychotherapist

Oh relationships, can’t live with them, can’t live without them. We are relating to people all day long. We have both healthy and unhealthy relationships with our family, friends, lovers, co-workers and bosses. Our different emotional states including but not limited to, anger, frustration, sadness, hurt, and happiness are all representative of our interaction in these relationships. Within these relationships, our most valuable asset is communication.

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Communication is our main form of expression; I am constantly amazed how difficult its become for “us” to simply talk to one another, especially and most importantly, in our more intimate relationships. Expression of one’s feelings and thoughts has become so taboo. How we are “feeling “and what we “need “within these intimate relationships has become burdensome, not only for us, but often times we assume that it too will be burdensome for other’s. Why do we resist talking about feelings and thoughts involving what we need in a relationship? Why are we so afraid?

co-dependant and often leads to an unhealthy dynamic. In my practice, one aspect of teaching healthy forms of communication entails guiding my clients towards understanding how to take ownership of their own feelings, without placing blame on others for having them. These feelings often have little to do with the other person or even their behavior. Feelings are created, by our own thoughts, rational or irrational, which are manifested from past experiences with others, and our perception of ourselves. The inner dialogue, or self-talk, we experience in each situation we are in, creates feelings. Remember those thoughts are your own. There’s no Wizard of Oz up there, pulling on strings, pretending he’s something he’s not— it’s only you; no one is telling you how or what to think, you are. Communicating how “you” feel about something is a healthier approach than pointing the finger at someone else.

Fear is debilitating and can ultimately result in the end of a relationship. Often we are fearful to express anger or disappointment to another, yet we are able to express happiness and joy with ease. When we do not express our own feelings of anger and disappointment, that lack of expression, can be like a virus, and is a complete disservice to the growth of two individuals in any type of relationship. When When working with families and couples, one’s emotions are concealed rather than both try to prescribe to the concept that shared, a relationship is denied the opportunity to fully bloom. Metaphorically speaking, your relationship is a flower that needs to be watered and be given enough sunlight to thrive in a particular environment. If water represents shared happiness and joy, then sunlight needs to represent shared fears and concerns. We all have them, being able to communicate them allows for balance, and the ability to thrive in any given environment. Fear about “feelings” involves our own vulnerability in expressing what we are thinking and feeling to another, especially when we “assume” someone is going to take it “the wrong way” or “get upset“ with us, or even “shame us”. Taking accountability for your feelings involves being forthcoming with another about what it is you’re feeling regardless of their perceived reaction. The key word in the last sentence is PERCEIVED. This line of thinking is extremely 38 | P A L M B E A C H Woman

our feelings are our own, and will practice implementing the use of the “I” statement. This is an important first step in achieving healthy communication. When using an ”I” instead of “you,” people become less defensive/threatened and more willing to listen. When one expresses feelings surrounding what they want/need or what works/doesn’t work in a relationship; they create a platform allowing insight to be obtained as to how behavior can be modified/improved to achieve this. Without this, especially with more irrational/negative self-talk and emotion, the relationship will be affected, better yet, infected, with anger or resentment. Letting someone know, how you are feeling, by use of the “I” statement will also give that person the opportunity to “clear the air”, to let you know “that was not my intention”, or “I had no idea you felt that way, I’m sorry”, and gives them the opportunity to make a change, or do something different next time. Remember, they’re not a mind reader, and neither are you. And one more thing, if you are in a relationship with someone, anyone, who is not at least accepting of your feelings, or trying to be understanding/empathic, to you, my friend, it may be time to set some boundaries for yourself.

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By Patricia Leavy, PhD of my research I explore female friendships I have a couple of very close friends I can Safety Nets: and the ways women communicate with each vent anything to and I know they will be Sometimes we just want someone who other— what we do and don’t say to each supportive while offering nonjudgmental, will say nice things to us. You know, that other. Through all of this I have come to see helpful advice. They are my go-to gals for friend who is always smiling and ready to there are “types” of friends women often have just about everything. I also have friendships tell you that your hair looks good, your kids and each type is based on specific patterns where there’s a mutual holding back, if are well-behaved and you kicked-butt at of interpersonal communication. Here are you will. Information is shared far more work. We know she’ll never say a bad word five common friend types and why we may selectively as responses are less predictable to us, or something difficult for us to hear want women who embody them in our circle: or desirable. Then there are the treasured and she’ll always provide a safe place to fall. women in my network with whom I share Springboards: particular kinds of things, because either Tough Love: We all need friends we can bounce ideas off I know they could relate or because their We all need at least one forthright, unabashedly of— whether it’s advice about dating, marriage perspective is very different than my own, and honest and let’s say it, bossy broad in our lives. or our sex lives, decoding our feelings about thus useful. Then of course there are those This friend doesn’t say things to wound or one of our relationships, changing our hair or gals who were once-upon-a-time in my circle cause drama but she calls you out when you’re that made me wonder: Is she a real friend? our job, it’s healthy to get our thoughts out. A trying to lie to yourself and we love her for it. good springboard friend won’t come back at us with the one “right” answer, but will throw Strong bonds between women are vitally Mutual Silence is Kindness: different ideas out there and let us reach our important as we negotiate both the everyday Sometimes we simply don’t want to talk about own conclusion. Sometimes we need to work stuff of life and the bigger challenges and it, whatever it is. We aren’t ready. It’s too painful it out for ourselves, but not by ourselves. A choices we face. While I feel fortunate to have or embarrassing. The greatest girlfriends know friend who asks things like, “how do you feel a range of meaningful female friendships, I’ve when silence is indeed golden and they make about that?” or “what are your options?” can had my share of dysfunctional relationships it easy for us; they listen and they don’t ask. In provide just what we need in those moments. too, and I have pulled the life-support cord return, we do the same for them, even if we have on more than one friendship. To me, there to bite our lip or pretend we don’t see and hear Mirrors: is a one question test to gauge whether a something that we do see or hear. Sometimes There are some friends that know us better friendship is healthy: Does she bring out the most empathy one gal can express to than anyone else in our lives. They look at the best in me? The best barometer for the another comes in the hush of quietness. us and know how we feel and what we need health of a friendship is your own mood and Patricia Leavy is an acclaimed pop-feminist from them, whether it’s a hug, a good long behavior. If you find, like I have, that you have author and expert commentator as well as a talk, a profane joke, or something else. Just a female friend with whom you are short leading qualitative and arts-based researcher one friend like this can carry us through a tempered, passive aggressive, unsupportive with a dozen books to her credit including lifetime. Sometimes this person is a cradle or simply uninterested, it isn’t a healthy her newest book, American Circumstance. to grave friend we were lucky enough to sit friendship and it really doesn’t matter whose Dr. Leavy has appeared on national and next to in a sandbox when we were little, but “fault” it is. Cut the cord. 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The Achievement Centers for Children and Families in Delray Beach has been a favorite of Vince Canning Shoes since 1969 and they are so excited to partner with the ACCF for the 2nd Annual Vince Canning Stiletto Race WHEN: November 21, 2013 register: delraystilettorace.com or visit the store on Atlantic, or call 561.276.6570 “We look forward to the Vince Canning Stiletto Race becoming a favorite event in Delray Beach!” says LaRonda. 4 4 | P A L M B E A C H Woman

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A long history of retail background gives LaRonda Denkler the vision for Vince Canning Shoes now and in the future. Her career began at Sanger Harris department store in Dallas, TX after graduating from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York and South Dakota State University. Her most recent job before striking out as a small business owner was with Foley’s department store in Houston, TX as a dress buyer, where in 1991 she was named Buyer of the Year. Before graduating from college LaRonda also competed with Vanessa Williams for the title of Miss America. In 1994, LaRonda and her husband Mark, moved to Delray Beach and purchased Vince Canning Shoes from Mark’s uncle. Mark’s grandfather, Vince Canning, Sr. started the business in 1952 and the store has been run by family ever since. The Denklers two children, Drew – a junior at the University of Florida, and Amanda - a junior in high school or one of their many nieces and nephews may carry on the tradition to the 4th generation. The Denklers see their store as an extension of the community which is why volunteerism is a big part of their lives. LaRonda has been a judge for several local and state competitions in the Miss America system. Both do regular charity work locally and also have been on several mission trips to the Blackfeet Indian Reservation in Montana, ReCreation Experiences in North Carolina, and Hope’s Promise Orphan Ministry in Arandis, Namibia, Africa.

Describe what you do and why you do it. I, with my husband Mark, am the 3rd generation owner of Vince Canning Shoes in the heart of downtown Delray Beach. Retail understanding is something that’s either in your blood or it’s not. I grew up on a South Dakota farm, but it’s been in my blood for as long as I can remember and, thankfully, I am really good at it. I’m probably one of the minority of people working in the career for which they actually went to college! What one thing was a challenge for you while young? I was a terrible athlete. It’s amazing to me that I have a son who was an Academic All-American lacrosse player while in high school and I have a daughter who now excels in high school swimming and water polo. What is your advice for women wanting to make a change? 1) Believe with all your heart in the vision you have and 2) You CAN have it all, just not at the same time. How do you relax? I must leave town to relax, and I don’t get to do that often. My favorite place to relax is in the North Georgia mountains enjoying the quiet nature. There will be plenty of time to relax later and I think I’ll be good at it then. How do you start and end your day? My days start very early, usually with a 4 mile run, or more if I’m training for a race. I talk to God, pray for my children, and think about what I need to accomplish that day. Days also end early after cooking and enjoying dinner with my family. Last Supper? and who is at your table? If you’re asking what I would eat, I would cook a meal of beef tenderloin medium rare topped with boursin cheese, roasted red pepper and Vidalia onions, and a salad of bibb lettuce with pears, candied walnuts, blue cheese and a cranberry vinaigrette. Dessert would be a decadent chocolatesomething, because if it’s not chocolate it’s not worth the calories. I would enjoy my last dinner sharing memories with my husband and kids and telling them how important they are and how much I treasure them. P A L M B E A C H Woman | 4 5

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Describe what you do and why you do it. I have been blessed to work in the field of television news/journalism for most of my career. I started my career in Palm Beach County at WPTV many moons ago! I have worked in Los Angeles and for ABC News as a field producer. The best part of my job began in 2000 when I became host of WXEL-TV’s “South Florida Today”. It gave me the chance to tell GOOD NEWS stories that were happening in Palm Beach, Broward and Martin counties. It was the antithesis of the depressing, violent, crazy news you hear every night. Our team won several national and regional awards, including an Emmy and an AP award. I do it because I believe there is good in every community, people changing lives for the better and people deserve to hear those stories. Today, I host a similar show called “Growing Up Strong”. It shares details on resources that any family can use to grow up healthy, safe and strong. Who are your real heros in your life? I have to admit that my real life heroes are all men. My father, Frank Arpaia taught me to never give up on a dream and live each day as if it were your last. My first boss, WPTV General Manager Bill Brooks was a mentor in every way, he taught me about the news business and also what it means to give back to your community. A true gentleman and hero. But, my biggest hero is my husband, Tim Garman. He has shown me character, grace and dignity in the face of difficult situations most can only imagine. Every day he wakes up with a smile and a positive attitude no matter what comes at him. He still opens my door and brings me coffee in bed - that is a HERO! What would you tell your teen self? Stop worrying about the small stuff, the right haircut, the right clothes, the right friends. Enjoy life when someone else is taking care of the bills and cleaning the house!!! You will have plenty of time for worry later in life!

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What one thing was a challenge for you while young? My weight. I was a swimmer most of my early life, when I quit swimming, I gained weight and was called names. I was never a small girl and still struggle every day with the weight issue, luckily I have decided that curves are better and having a full face means fewer wrinkles! What is your advice for women wanting to make a change? Life is too short not to dare and take risks. I would say evaluate the collateral damage that big changes make on your life and those you love. If you decide it is worth it, Do It! What is your greatest love? I would say my greatest loves are my children, Trevor and Emily. If you mean beyond family and friends, I love telling the stories of real people doing amazing things. How do you relax? I am old fashioned and love a good glass of wine and a book in my hand. On really stressful days, zumba or step class! How do you start and end your day? My day starts with a kiss from my husband, a prayer together and then I count my blessings one by one and do ten a day. I know I have more than ten, but I’m so Type A I only will sit still for ten at a time! I end my day with a text or call to my son at Georgia Tech and my daughter at Northwood University. More often a text :) while walking our rescue dauschand and our current foster lab. What is a peaceful evening in your house? My best and most treasured nights are those when both kids are home from college. We don’t own cable, I gave it up ten years ago after becoming a single mom, so we grill and spend hours talking, reading or playing board games - yes, it is true you can live without the latest, greatest hit show. Last Supper? and who is at your table? Do I get 12? If it is living or dead, I would bring my Father back for supper and have Italian food! I’d also have my husband, son, daughter, and extended family. I would have to have my very best friend and soul mate, Kelley Dunn Perez as we have been through it all and no final meal would be complete without her by my side. That’s about as famous as I’d get at my Last Supper.

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Describe what you do and why you do it. I am Lisa Gangadeen, the President and Owner of The 33480 Group LLC, a Social Media and Online Marketing company based in Palm Beach and Broward counties. My company’s mission is only four words long - to help businesses prosper. We dramatically improve how businesses connect, communicate, engage, and interact with their target audience via Social Media and Online Marketing. I do what I do because it’s extremely fulfilling knowing that our contributions are helping our clients, their families, their employees, their employees’ families, their vendors, and many others from the trickle down effect, achieve their dreams. Who are your real heros in your life? An unusual combination of my Mother and singer, entertainer, songwriter, actress, director, philanthropist Madonna. I also admire women such as Meg Whitman, CEO of Hewlett Packard; Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook; Hillary Clinton; former Secretary of State and former first lady; and Donna Shalala, President of University of Miami. What would you tell your teen self? Three things: 1. Learn as much as you can, even if the material seems “uncool”. For example, I am forever grateful I took typing in high school which was very faux paus then and probably still now. 2. Find and pull from your strength within. 3. “ I am a beautiful, smart, talented teenager who is making the world a better place.” What one thing was a challenge for you while young? Misunderstanding my family dynamics especially as it related to divorce, gender equality, and sibling rivalry. What is your advice for women wanting to make a change? Change can be overwhelming, painful, and uncomfortable. It’s no surprise many resist it. However, progress, growth, advancement, and improvement require change. My advice for any woman wanting to make a change is to be courageous changing what you can while being wise to accept that which you cannot.

What is your greatest love? My greatest love is “love”! This includes being in love; being surrounded by love; showering others with love; and loving God, nature, playing sports, Marketing, and having my own business. How do you relax? Working out and gardening. How do you start and end your day? Start and end weekdays with hot tea. Weekends tend to be a very different story! What is a peaceful evening in your house? Napping or going to sleep early. . Last Supper? and who is at your table? Wow, this question is a super tough one! Similar to the Bible with the 12 disciples at the Last Supper, I will list 12: 1. my Mother; 2. Madonna; 3-4. my 2 brothers: Kevin and Chris; 5. my niece Lily; 6 - 8. my 3 nephews: Jaden, Devin, and David; 9 -12. my 4 best friends: Amelia, Jennifer, Kristin, and Lourdes.

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A FEW GOOD MEN Hamid Hashemi always saw movies differently. When others were dazzled by special effects and swept away by outrageous plotlines, Hashemi looked at ways to improve the movie-going experience itself. His vision for a different kind of theater led to the founding of iPic Entertainment, of which Hashemi is president and CEO.

to complete his medical degree, Hashemi enrolled in college in Vermont and then Iowa, teaching himself English along the way. Realizing that med school was out of reach, he transferred to Boca’s Florida Atlantic University to study real estate and business.

Offering the latest movies in a luxurious atmosphere with gourmet food and drink, along with personalized service, iPic Theaters has revolutionized the theater industry, as customers in nine states—and counting—are heartily embracing the concept.

Next, he began working in real estate, buying and selling residential and commercial properties. During this time, he purchased Movie Center 3 theater in Coral Springs. As his passion for the cinema industry grew, Hashemi researched theaters nationwide to learn the ins and outs of the business.

“iPic Theaters go beyond movies,” Hashemi says, “offering one-stop destinations for dining, movies, and a place to network and meet friends.” The concept is so successful that iPic is in the midst of major expansion plans, with three new theaters under development in Los Angeles, Houston and Bethesda, Md. Another four locations are in various stages of development. Closer to home, during a hearing of the Delray Beach Community Redevelopment Agency this summer, iPic was unanimously elected to develop the city’s 1.57-acre Fourth and Fifth avenues site, winning out over three competing proposals. “iPic will be creating a mixed-use development with Class-A office space and retail space, anchored by an eightscreen, 529-seat luxury movie theater,” Hashemi says, adding that the process should take about 22 months, provided all approvals move forward as planned. The theater is currently slated to open in 2015. iPic’s proposal was backed by much public support, so Hashemi isn’t concerned that the Delray theater will detract from its Boca Raton location, where the company is also headquartered. “Delray will enable more guests to enjoy iPic’s exceptional movie-going,” he says. “There is a larger population base to the west and north of Delray that is currently not frequenting Mizner Park due to the distance required to travel, and those people can easily get to Delray.” Plus, Hashemi—who has a long history of philanthropic involvement—is looking forward to the new theater contributing to the community. “The project will create more than 400 jobs and attract more than 400,000 visitors annually to downtown Delray Beach, a good portion of which will be during the summer months when traffic in downtown Delray is slower,” he says. “Additionally, iPic will partner with local charities for fundraisers during the year.” The success of the 7-year-old company is a testament to Hashemi’s perseverance. Born in Iran, he came to the United States in 1977 with nothing but a suitcase and $700. Seeking 48 | P A L M B E A C H Woman

Leveraging that insight, Hashemi established Muvico in 1984 and began building theaters featuring design-centric environments and excellent service. While at Muvico, he spawned a new generation of megaplexes, with 18 to 24 screens, including Boca Palace 20 and Muvico Paradise 24 in Davie. He also developed the Premier luxury theater and restaurant concept, launched first in Boca. Hashemi left Muvico in 2005 and decided to pursue his vision for the ultimate movie experience. Thus, iPic was born in 2006, with Hashemi reinventing the customer experience from beginning to end.

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It starts with advanced seat reservations, which can be made online or through the iPic smart phone app, and continues when guests walk through the door of an iPic. They’re greeted not by the smell of stale popcorn but by stylish décor, attentive staffers and a feeling of being in an exclusive club. Thanks to the reservations system, guests can relax and enjoying a handcrafted cocktail before heading to their seats. There’s no need to wait or worry. The actual theaters are small, intimate affairs—polar opposite of the typical cavernous big-box theater—and seats are divided into two areas. Premium seating features plush leather seats, and guests can carry food and drink into the theater from Tanzy Express, iPic’s gourmet in-theater dining concept. And we’re not talking Twizzlers and nachos: The chefdriven menu features made-to-order dishes like sliders and flatbreads. Guests looking to truly indulge can opt for Premium Plus seating for just a few dollars more, which includes full-leg reclining seats, pillows, blankets, popcorn and in-seat service. With the push of a button, guests can summon stealthy waiters to deliver refreshments throughout the movie.

service restaurants and lounges, such as Tanzy , Salt and Big Daddy’s Brew & ‘Que. iPic recently unveiled yet another amenity to enhance the customer experience: The new iPic Ordering App allows customers to place food and drink orders during the movie on iPads installed in theater seats. Scheduled to be tested at iPic Boca before launching nationwide, the app can be used for credit card billing and even lets moviegoers design their own cocktails. It’s this type of innovation, Hashemi says, that will keep the iPic concept fresh, relevant and constantly in demand for years to come. Based on Hashemi’s goals for the future of the company, area residents can look forward to even more iPic Theaters soon. “iPic will continue its major growth plan to expand in all major cities across the country, especially in South Florida,” he says. Meanwhile, it’s been quite a ride for Hashemi, and he couldn’t be happier that the public has given iPic a resounding two thumbs up.

“iPic is excited and proud to continue its innovative Furthermore, when the movie is over, the night doesn’t plans to enhance the movie-going experience and have to end, as select iPic Theaters also comprise full- looks forward to what lies ahead,” he says.

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Complimentary Champagne and cupcakes. An on-site Mixologist who creates Scrub Kits using fresh ingredients. Hanging chairs suspended above a reflection pond. Rubber ducks. This is not your average spa. Eau Spa, located in EAU PALM BEACH Resort & Spa, is where high-tech meets high-touch and “me time” is the only priority. It’s where you step away from the burden of life and into a magical wonderland. It’s where you light a candle and make a wish, and where you listen to chill Ibiza beats in an open-air adult playground as a heated waterfall massages your neck, back and shoulders. Managed by a team of “smart, stylish and extremely dedicated” women, Eau Spa encourages you to pause, play and perfect, Spa Director Catherine Warren says. “We welcome individual personalities and our team reflects that.”

“Take a minute for yourself, lounge in our fountains and emerge feeling gorgeous and sexy,” Warren says. “It’s all about luxury, fun and not judging yourself.”

Recovery,” a majestic experience that includes a soothing foot scrub and paraffin wrap following by a head neck and shoulders massage that ends with a 30 minute foot massage.

It’s also about cheeky “lucky ducks” that serve as your tour guide on a wet, sometimes wild adventure of being spoiled silly. Warren’s handpicked team has worked together to create a unique concept with rubber ducks dressed for different occasions playfully placed throughout the spa.

Eau Spa, winner of the SpaFinder Reader’s Choice Awards in 2012 for Best Beach Spa, Best for Weddings, Best for Girlfriend Getaways and Best Interior Design, is a whimsical and flirtatious place where guests come to spend the whole day.

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Warren, who has worked in spas all over the country, says Eau Spa is the one that finally got it right. “It’s not preachy or new age. You don’t come here to lose weight or meditate. You come here to be self-indulgent and luxurious,” Warren says. “This spa is as close to perfect as you’ll find.” _____________________________________ For more information about Eau Spa at EAU PALM BEACH Resort & Spa, call 561-540-4960 or visit www.eauspa.com.

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Imagine a World Without Hateâ&#x201E;˘ - A dream Tracey Grossman hopes to make a reality through her proactive volunteer work with the Anti-Defamation League, a 100 year-old organization dedicated to preventing anti-Semitism and all forms of hatred. P A L M B E A C H Woman | 55

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For Tracey Grossman, community activism and advocacy are part of her identity as a Jew, and her involvement with ADL provides her voice with the perfect platform. A loving mother of three young boys, Tracey is determined to emulate her parents’ hands-on philanthropic approach and impart their deep-rooted altruism to her children and to her contemporaries. Since its inception 100 years ago, the AntiDefamation League has impacted the lives of over 56 million children and adults nationally through its anti-bullying and prejudicereduction programs. ADL has emerged as a leading provider of anti-bias education in the U.S. through its A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE® Institute which offers interactive, customizable training programs that incorporate the latest research from the education field and are used by schools, universities, corporations, law enforcement agencies, and community organizations throughout America and abroad. “As a young child I was bullied, and at a very young age I understood that people were treated differently for reasons that had nothing to do with

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who they are on the inside. ADL is the only civil rights organization that comes from those Jewish roots and values that are so important to me, but that fights for equal rights for all – a true champion of our nation’s values.” Tracey, a former teacher for inner-city schools, now spends her time volunteering in schools throughout South Florida facilitating ADL’s anti-bullying/cyberbullying workshops. She draws her inspiration from her own painful experience and has forever changed the lives of young students that not only relate to her message, but also learn to take a stand against bullying through the appropriate methods and tools. Recently, Tracey facilitated ADL’s “Becoming an Ally: Interrupting Name-Calling and Bullying” training at a Boca Raton-based camp. During the session, a teenage girl burst into tears and left the room, only to return and confess to Tracey that she was bullied for three years at her public school and had never told anyone before, including her parents. The young girl confided in Tracey and told her

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that she gave her the strength to finally tell her story. As an ADL education facilitator, Tracey has also been able to connect with children who have self-identified as bullies while going through her trainings. “There was one boy in particular who had an actual revelation during my training and realized that he himself was a bully because he had consistently taunted and teased other children for years. He took responsibility for the scars he generated and felt true remorse and will to change his ways.” At heart, Tracey is a staunch civil rights activist and her belief in ADL stems from the League’s core mission to advocate for equality for all, to protect all minorities, to prevent discrimination and extremism, and to help those who are victimized for just being “different.” Through her volunteer role with ADL, Tracey has made a choice to challenge prejudice and equip others to stand up to bigotry. When Tracey is not busy facilitating prejudice-reduction programs, she also serves as the ADL Florida Development Chair, the ADL National Co-Chair of 20/20 – a young leadership program, attends three national conferences annually, graduated and chaired ADL’s Glass Leadership Institute in Boca, and is involved in co-chairing ADL’s inaugural ArtWorks ADL: Justice, Advocacy & Art™ exhibition, fundraiser and auction event on November 14 in West Palm Beach.

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initiative organizes schools to develop projects that enhance the appreciation of diversity and foster harmony amongst diverse groups while challenging prejudice and bigotry. During the 2012-2013 school year, over 228,000 elementary, middle and high school students and educators in South Florida were impacted by ADL’s No Place for Hate® programs as they embraced the League’s powerful message of standing up to bigotry and preventing the seeds of hatred from growing before they take root. P A L M B E A C H Woman | 5 7

Yikes! Are the holidays almost here? Never fear Debra K, host of the television show Journey into Wellbeing and Natural Health Explorer, is here to “healthify” your holidays.

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With the holidays right around the corner there is a good chance you’ll soon be noshing on office goodies, grabbing meals on the go, attending school recitals and partaking in a few well deserved cocktails. While all these activities are festive and fun, there’s a good chance as the days progress so will the number on your scale. Most of us will pack on a few extra pounds by the New Year and regardless of our good intentions after December, there’s a good chance we will never lose it. Add on a decade of busy holidays and your staring at an extra ten to twenty pounds in the mirror. While this busy time of year isn’t the most ideal to make drastic changes, there is much you can do to keep your long-term health goals in mind by making good eating choices. Eating out can be challenging as there are always an array of delectable dishes that tempt you away from your commitment. Unfortunately, many items on restaurant menus contain more salt, fat and calories than needed for any one meal. Did you know a plate of nachos can contain over a thousand calories? For some that is almost a whole day’s worth of their caloric needs.

“I believe we all have the right to enjoy incredible looking and tasting cuisine… Trust me, I’m not going to miss a meal. To ensure we stay healthy this holiday season, I have asked some of the top chefs in Palm Beach to redo traditional recipes in a healthier fashion. Enjoy!” RecipeRedoBlog.com —Debra K

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As a resident of Palm Beach County I can vouch for the fact that there are many great eateries to choose from when hunger pangs hit. To help with our holiday preparation I decided to head out and challenge some of the top chefs with providing healthy holiday recipes. During recent explorations into Palm Beach I quickly learned…you do not have to sacrifice taste to enjoy some healthy local cuisine.

First Stop: Zuccarelli’s Italian Kitchen ZUCCARELLI’S CHALLENGE: PROVIDE ITALIAN FARE THAT WILL NOT INCREASE THE WAISTLINE. Often people associate Italian food with lots of carbohydrates and fat and with the new gluten-free craze some have given it up entirely. But, there are many great options when choosing to incorporate traditional Italian into your diet. Originating within the fabled borders of Italy, The Zuccarelli family team, Mom Frances and Daughter Olimpia, have been serving up the region’s finest Italian for over 30 years in Palm Beach. There are many healthy options on the menu including gluten free pasta. You will find it easy to stay on track while enjoying some dishes fresh from the kitchen. I joined Olimpia and Chef Douglas A. Chmielewicz in the kitchen. Amid the flurry of flying pizza dough and the enticing aroma of garlic, I watched enraptured as they worked their magic and provided two great recipes for our Holiday Recipe Redo.

Antipasti Di Mare – Fruits of the Sea Chef Douglas prepped the first dish, Antipasto Di Mare and I was pleased to see how simple it was to make and that all the ingredients were minimally processed and prepped. The dish is not only delightful, tasty and simple, but it is something South Floridians can easily make at home after a quick stop at the local fish market. In shellfish — including shrimp, clams, scallops, lobsters, crabs and abalones —15 percent or less of the calories come from fat, making this a great “low fat” option.

This mix of shrimp, scallops, clams, calamari, and mussels tossed together in a zesty lemon dressing is a great option for Christmas Eve. • 1 C calamari, cleaned and cut into rings • 10-12 baby shrimp, peeled and deveined • 4 scallops • 8 clams – add for last 4 minutes • 4-5 mussels – add for last 4 minutes • Handful of capers, kalamata olives and pepperoncini as desired Heat 1 C of water in a large skillet and cover and poach the seafood for 5-6 minutes. When cooked, drain the hot water and add ice cubes to cool the seafood. When cooled, transfer cooked seafood to a separate bowl. Toss in capers, kalamata olives and pepperoncini. Dressing: • ½ C Diced celery • 1 T Balsamic vinegar • ½ C Fresh lemon juice • Salt and Pepper to taste In a separate bowl add diced celery, lemon juice, parsley and a touch of balsamic vinegar to form the dressing. Toss into seafood mixture. Sprinkle on salt and pepper to taste. Create Salad made of lettuce with sliced cucumber, onion and tomatoes. Top salad with the seafood mixture and enjoy. I then asked the Chef to quickly put together a healthy side dish that could easily be made at home. Within a few minutes, he had created vibrant green garlic infused sautéed Broccoli Rabe. Similar to turnip greens, this green is a great source of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as potassium, calcium, and iron. • Sautéed Broccoli Rabe • Kosher salt • 1 Bunch broccoli rabe, remove tough and non-leafy stems • Extra-virgin olive oil • 3 Cloves garlic, smashed • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes Coat a large sauté pan with olive oil. Add the smashed garlic and crushed red pepper and bring to medium heat. When the garlic is golden brown, toss in the Rabe and a dash of salt. Steam for approximately 6 minutes by placing another pan over the sauté pan or add a lid. Shake occasionally to prevent burning. When rabe is tender, serve immediately. If you don’t feel like cooking, both these dishes are regular menu items, so plan on stopping in and enjoying with the Zuccarelli family. www.zuccarellis.com P A L M B E A C H Woman | 59

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Table 26º TABLE 26 CHALLENGE: CREATE A HEALTHY HOLIDAY INSPIRED SALAD Table 26’s atmosphere and menu carries you to a warm and welcoming place with their exceptionally delicious comfort food dishes. Owners, Eddie and Ozzie, purposely chose West Palm Beach in the heart of the historical Mango Promenade district. Leading their culinary team is Chef Steven Polowy who personally holds a deep passion for the freshest and finest food. Whenever possible he utilizes local farms to ensure the freshness of all produce offerings. Chef Steven is known for taking traditional comfort food and adding surprising twists. I was very excited to see the Chef’s salad offering. Staying true to the flavors of fall, he created an exciting combination of squash, cranberries and turkey - a blend that immediately took me to happy days of holidays past. This salad is a great option for those trying to stay trim as the Chef removed the traditional additions of heavy cheese and fried croutons and instead offered a healthy preparation of the squash providing high doses of natural fiber and carotenoids, shown to protect against heart disease.

Turkey Terrific Salad • Butternut Squash “Croutons” • 1 Butternut squash, peeled and medium diced • Salt and pepper

Season and roast butternut squash for 15 minutes @ 350 until cooked. Cool. Note: Treat the butternut squash as croutons and serve either room temp or preferably slightly warm atop. Main Salad:

• 3 oz. Cooked, shredded boneless skinless turkey breasts • 1 C Dry cranberries • 1 C Cooked green beans thinly sliced in length • 1 C Toasted pecans, seasoned to taste. • 6 oz. Baby arugula • 1 oz. Apple cider vinaigrette (or to taste) • 16 Butternut squash “croutons” • 12 Endive spears

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• Salt and pepper Apple Cider Vinaigrette:

• 1oz. Apple cider vinegar • 1 t Dijon mustard • 1 t Honey • Salt and pepper • 3 oz. Olive oil Combine all ingredients except olive oil. Slowly emulsify olive oil into vinegar mix and season to taste. Reserve the dressing for final assembly. Assemble salad:

Toss portioned ingredients of cranberries, arugula, turkey, green beans, pecans, vinaigrette and season to taste. Align three endive per plate, divide equal amounts of salad per plate as well. Garnish atop and around with 4 butternut squash as if they are croutons. Serve immediately. If you think this salad sounds amazing, you should check out what other fabulous offerings are on the menu at www.table26palmbeach.com

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Is a Decadent Dessert Possible? Chunkie Dunkies says YES! CHUNKIE DUNKIES CHALLENGE: REDO A TRADITIONAL APPLE PIE

Dina’s Raw Apple Pie with Oatmeal Cookie Crumble Delicious Live Thinly Sliced Layers of Raw Apples contained in a Rich Nutty Crust topped with a Mmm Mmm Cookie Crumble

We cannot make it through to January without indulging in some delicious sweets. It just wouldn’t be right. Usually when choosing a dessert, our focus isn’t necessarily on health, but on incredible flavor and texture – we are looking for an experience. Fortunately I was able to track down Chef Dina Marie Lauro, who is offering a sweet option that over-delivers to all these experiential needs, including health. Dina is a Raw Vegan Chef. Growing up in an Italian family she was born to cook, but her “school” training began at the Natural Gourmet Institute of Health and Culinary Arts (NGI) in Manhattan, NY. At NGI, she learned how to create delicious, plant-based foods without animal ingredients. Following her passion to create healthy and tasty desserts, in June 2011, Dina launched her cookie business Chunkie Dunkies.

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Dina was a great choice to offer us a healthier dessert for the holidays. Her cookie company, Chunkie Dunkies, has a full line of gourmet raw/vegan cookies and brownies that are gluten-free, dairy-free and cholesterol-free. Not only are they delicious but they are loaded with nutrients, enzymes, protein, and fiber.

Filling: • 5 Apples, peeled and cored • Juice of 1/2 lemon • 1/4 C Pure maple syrup • 1 T Non-alcohol vanilla • 1.5 t Cinnamon • A pinch of sea salt

This pie contains fiber, protein and vitamins from the raw nut crust and the uncooked apples. Instead of white sugar, Dina made this version with pure maple syrup for minerals and antioxidants. Because eggs and butter were not included in this recipe, it is a great choice for those worried about their cholesterol. By not baking this version all the natural food enzymes remain alive so the body can digest easier giving you more energy. With living foods, your body doesn’t have to work as hard to break the food down. When you eat pure raw foods you are feeding your body premium fuel for it to thrive. Raw food contains natural vitamins and minerals our bodies need to be their best. If you want to feel and look great it’s important to incorporate real “fresh” food that hasn’t been destroyed by high heats. Fresh salads, smoothies with vegetables, fruits from the trees are all great choices. There are no short cuts. If you want to be healthy eat more raw organic produce.

Makes one 9 inch crust or 4, four inch tart shells • 2 C Raw walnuts • 2 C Raw pecans • 3/4 t Sea salt • 5 Dates, pitted and soaked for 5 minutes (save some soak water) • 1 T Pure maple syrup • 1 T Unrefined coconut oil, melted • 1/8-1/4 Soaked date water or filtered Water • Dollop of coconut oil for greasing pie dish Prepare pie pan with coconut oil and grease the inside and edges. In a food processor, using the S blade, process all nuts and sea salt into a fine nut flour. Place nut mixture in medium size bowl. In food processor, add the dates, coconut oil, maple and soaked date water and process until mixture is creamy. Mix wet ingredients into dry making sure to form a ball. Press the nut dough 1/4 inch thick into 9″ pie dish or tart shells. Place in refrigerator for 4 to 5 hours, in freezer for 2 hours or in dehydrator for 5 hours at 115 degrees. When dough is firm, pie slices are easier to remove.

Thinly slice apples on a mandoline. Reserve apples pieces that are too small to slice and set aside. Put sliced apples in a big bowl. Squeeze lemon juice over apples and lightly toss. In a blender, blend reserved apple pieces, maple, vanilla, cinnamon and salt until creamy. Pour creamy mixture over sliced apples and lightly coat. Place apple filling into your prepared pie dish(es) and press down slightly. Crumble:

5 to 8 Oatmeal Chunkie Dunkie Cookies, room temperature. Crumble cookies on top of apple pie. The more the yummier. Can be savored right away or placed in refrigerator for up to 5 days. If you want your own Chunkie Dunkies, stop in Amici Market, Breakers News & Gourmet or check their website for all local listings. www.chunkiedunkies.com Regardless of how stressful the holidays seem, there are things you can do to feel healthy and stay on track. If you do manage to fall off the health wagon, then just try to be kind to yourself and recognize that every day offers a new chance to rededicate yourself to living a full and vibrant Life. I sincerely hope you enjoy your holidays. Not one to shy away from a challenge, I decided to tackle and “healthify” traditional mashed potatoes and eggnog. Both of these recipes are simple and would be fabulous additions to your holiday meal. You can find my recipes and many more at www.RecipeRedoBlog.com

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As we head into the season of Holidays, friends and family visits and festivities, the question is always- what to drink besides the same old same old. When the seasons change so does the grape.

By Michael Cinque

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GArnacha (Spain) $15.99

Ravenswood Zinfandel (California) $19.99

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But for many trends there are countertrends, or perhaps just holdouts. Wines, that is, that remain true to their roots. I call them wines from ancient vines, still grown in their original terroir, and made according to tradition. Most older vines require extra care and the yields are often low, but there is always a logic to why such vines continue to thrive in their locations. You’d expect such wines to be on the expensive side, especially with the prestige that artisanal products currently enjoy in the food world, but that’s not the case. Most of these lesser known grapes and regions remain affordable. California zinfandel is a good example. Often started in phylloxera-resistant soils, they have lasted for generations even in regions of the state not noted for fine wines. Zinfandel has had its ups and downs since it was planted in California in the 1850s, and by the mid-twentieth century was all but forgotten. Consumer tastes have evolved to where red zinfandel has a cult following and wineries like Cline and Ravenswood and several from the Mendocino Ridge area consistently produce lovely zins from old vines. Expect to pay under $20 for a great deal on an interesting, flavorful bottle. The dolcetto grape is grown in the Langhe region of northwestern Italy. Most of those we see come from the Alba area, hence the label designation, Dolcetta d’Alba. Much more of an everyday wine than its more aristocratic Piedmont compatriots, nebbiolo and barbera, dolcetta is grown much the same way it has been for generations. The taste is earthy, rounded, lively, with a touch of well-balanced bitterness. You should be able to find excellent Dolcetta d’Alba for less than $20, priced far below a typical Barolo.

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Wine styles change according to tastes of the wine reviewers. Bordeaux, for example, is usually now made to be drunk at a younger age, requiring less cellaring. Cabernets have grown more concentrated and higher in alcohol. Chianti has dropped the practice of blending in white grapes in favor of cabernet blends. So goes the world of wine.

Bubbles in your red wine? Yes, really. I’m talking about Lambrusco in the twenty-first century. It’s emerged from the shame of what was done to it in the 1970s and 80s, now with us as a dry, fruity, lightly effervescent, exuberant red that can be pure pleasure for less than $20. Such wines have a deep tradition in Italy, where Lambrusco is produced in four areas around Emilia-Romagna. It is a buoyant, original and unpredictable choice for pastas, cheeses and many other foods, with the potential to be much more appreciated slightly chilled here in Palm Beach Unlike the grapes mentioned so far, Gewurztraminer is grown in many regions of the wine-producing world. It is generally considered to reach its peak, however, in the French region of Alsace. Traminer is a family of grapes and the name very appropriately means spice or perfumed traminer. That’s a succinct summary of this wine. Its most characteristic aroma is lychee, along with rose petals, peaches, honeysuckle and floral tones. Many salty, spicy or smoked foods, including Asian or Indian dishes difficult to pair with most wines, are a great balanced match for Gewurztraminer. Look for these and other often overlooked wines like vinho verde from Portugal, pinotage from South Africa, French Fleurie, Spanish garnacha, German kerners—wines where grapes and regions tell the story. There is an endless variety of wines true to their roots. Be adventurous and you will never run out of choices and pleasures. Want to explore more? E-mail me MNCinque@aol.com

Michael Cinque

There is an endless variety of wines true to their roots. Be adventurous and you will never run out of choices and pleasures.

Gruner veltliner is not the easiest name for English speakers to pronounce. But it is well worth the effort. The grape is primarily grown in a dramatically beautiful area of terraced hillsides along the Danube a bit west of Vienna. Stone walls retain the heat of the sun and provide an ideal environment for grapes to properly mature, even if they make harvesting a more difficult task. But it makes one of the most refreshing white wines to be found anywhere. Young gruner veltliner is a bright, fresh wine with citrus tones and bell pepper notes, and strong mineral underpinnings— and one of the best white wine bargains you’ll find.

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Chateau Des Deduits FLEURIE (Spain) $18.99

Bruno Giacosa

Dolcetto d’ Alba (ITALY) $19.00

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Gruner veltliner (Austria) $13.99

Trimbach

Gewurztraminer (France) $21.99

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“I knew that I had to discover myself [so to speak],” she explained. “I couldn’t wait for someone else. If I would have done that, I would have been sorely let down.”

Marcia Mitchell by Shari Lynn Rothstein-Kramer

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Anyone who’s anyone in the events industry knows the name Marcia Mitchell. She’s largerthan-life yet totally down-to-earth; a lovely lady that packs a big vocal punch; she’s timeless, smart, savvy and strong. Marcia Mitchell has worked hard, paid her dues and now she’s transcending—while always a beloved figure in the world of private events, only recently has her music made a splash in the public sector. “For Love”, an original song created for Marcia, hit the charts and began climbing. It didn’t take long before it went all the way to number one on the UK soul charts on August 11, 2013. It remained there until August 22nd, when it fell to #3. 64 | P A L M B E A C H Woman

“No big deal,” says Marcia Mitchell. “When something goes up it must come down. If they liked ‘For Love,’ we’ve got hundreds more.” From an early age, Marcia Mitchell knew that she was destined to be a star. She also knew it had to be on her terms. The daughter of a maid/seamstress and an Army veteran who worked for a trucking company, Marcia and her sister led an extremely sheltered life. “My parents were very strict,” Marcia remembers. We were hidden away from…well, everything. We weren’t allowed to listen to soul music… nothing sexy…but we were expected to sing in church.” And sing she did. And she liked it. And she wanted to do it more. So she sang in her school chorus. And school talent shows. And she wanted to sing solo. So she made that happen. And she was good. Actually, she was great. “In chorus, they began singling me out,” she remembers. “Even though I always

sang in groups—and there were always groups of people all around me, I knew that that wasn’t the way to succeed. I knew that if I depended on having groups of people around me I would fail. I knew that I wanted to be up there by myself.” I began sneaking into nightclubs when I was 14 or 15 years old. I was scared. I remember thinking, ‘Can I really do this?’ And I’d get up there on stage, my legs would be shaking and I’d feel like I was going to pass out.” But when all was said and done, the music would start, the lights would go up, and Marcia would take the microphone in hand, use her “God given talents” and do what she was born to do. “I kept winning those talent shows and making money and I decided that this was what I was meant to do.”

All photos: Courtesy of Marcia Mitchell

An Entertainment Empire Built on Strength, Determination, and Talent

The small fact that she looked like a “woman” at just 16 years old didn’t hurt her budding career. But she did not solely rely on those good looks or even her incredible voice. Growing up as she did, Marcia’s solid sense of self-worth coupled with her firm upbringing and devout religious background gave her plenty of self discipline. From high school, she balanced the recording studio with college. Studying was a way to strengthen her brain while she began recording songs to build her “musical real estate” as she likes to call it. All she did collect everything she needed, being signed to a small independent label and in the studio all the time did not create the exposure or the excitement necessary to become a star. But determination was something Marcia never was short on, and she was hungry for success. That is when Marcia Mitchell Music – the company – was born. Sure, the young singer wanted “the big break”, but it was not long before Marcia understood that it was up to her to create her own breaks. “I knew that I had to discover myself [so to speak],” she explained. “I couldn’t wait for someone else. If I would have done that, I would have been sorely let down.” While recording was a priority, those who knew her music wanted more. She knew that she had to get out of the studio and in front of live audiences. Requests continually came, making her acutely aware that it was time. And with that – The Marcia Mitchell Band formed –and was ready to do the circuit. But the “circuit” consisted of events in the private sector for socialites, upscale, wealthy clients who fell in love with her style, her grace but more than anything…her pipes. Since that time, more than 15 years ago, the event industry has had a firm hold on this band. “I am married to the events industry,” Marcia explains. “The industry has become my everything.” With a client-base filled with of celebrities, Fortune 500 companies, athletes, luxury hotels, socialites, charitable organizations, and much more, Marcia’s life is anything but dull. “Our shows are electrifying,” she says. “We are highly sought after and play constantly.”

Her bands are made up of consummate professionals. “My musicians are all business people and true professionals,” she explains. “They can handle anything and their execution is always flawless.” “People count on us for our diversity,” she continues Marcia says. “We can handle any and all genres of music. We are known for our innovative, out-of-the-ordinary, and very capable bands. All of our performers are educated and well-trained, enabling them to take on any kind of event.” But after years of “getting it right” for her very particular event clients, it was time to get back into the public sector – so she did just that. “’For Love’, a song written by a dear friend of mine, seemed the perfect song to come out with,” Marcia recalls. “We decided that MMM Productions was strong enough to be a backing label. After I was given the song, I went out to practice and came back minutes later. When I recorded the song it was perfect.” After its release on June 2nd earlier this year, it found its way onto the UK Soul charts. It began climbing instantly and by August 11 – just two months, nine days later – it had risen to the number one spot. Released as a double A-sided single (with a remake of Dionne Warwick’s 1979 hit, Déjà Vu), “For Love” has received attention worldwide. “It’s been played in Germany, Europe, Africa, and of course, the UK,” Marcia proudly shares. “Now the USA is slowly beginning to pick up on the product. It has been put into the rotation on Love 94 Smooth Jazz. We’ll see where it goes from here.” So, where does Marcia Mitchell go from here? And even more, what will the future hold for her? “Well, people are finally starting to get a glimpse of Marcia Mitchell, the artist,” she explains. “So we need to keep the momentum going, keep the distribution of my music growing globally. The world is waiting for change, you know, a sense of salvation and a hint of humanitarianism. That is why soul music needs to have a more visible platform. I will do that. I have no fear.” love my gift,” she continues. “I am always happiest when I am performing.”

Lacey by Suzy DiBartolo

From top (clockwise): John Lennon Rooftop - Watercolor George Harrison - Watercolor Ringo - Pen and Ink

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From Portraits to Rockstars

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Beatles music has always been a source of inspiration for Lacey and she often says that she feels their music through her fingertips as she paints. She started creating work for Beatlefan Magazine in her teen years and was discovered by Marc Catone who included her work in a book As I Write this Letter. Her Beatle work was also featured through the former Beatlesartonline at Beatlefest, in New York and Chicago and at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame sponsored event Abbey Road on the River, in Cleveland. Look closely at Lacey’s work and you will see her attention to detail that an avid Beatles fan is sure to notice. Everything is captured to it’s finest element including the wear pattern on McCartney’s Hoffner Bass where his fingers wore a mark on the instrument from strumming. Dominick- Watercolor

Lacey Fox is an award winning artist with over 30 years of experience. She has been an artist from the time she could hold a brush. As a child, she was fascinated by photography and how a moment in time could be captured on a piece of paper forever....it was like magic to her. From an early age, Lacey discovered her talent for capturing a likeness. This trait is shared by several members of her family who are also artists. A cousin was recently featured on HGTV’s show Selling New York for designing Joan Collin’s apartment, her niece is an acomplished San Franciso painter and designer, her nephew is an art professor and her daughter is also a gifted portrait artist. Lacey’s first artistic observation was that the personality of a subject seems to be captured in the eyes. Her first model was her Siamese Cat, Nanky Poo, who seemed to appreciate the extra attention. Lacey was fascinated by a childhood poetry book about cats, illustrated by a watercolorist. She quickly learned that the human face was just as easily captured by her and was driven by the excitement that it created in her subjects when they saw the results. In particular, she remembers the day when her Mom discovered how accurate her first portraits of nieces and nephews were

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and wasted no time in running out the door to show-off her daughter’s abilities to the neighbors. At age nine, Lacey received a book of works of Michelangelo which fascinated her. As a teen, the beautiful and vibrant paintings of John Singer Sargent became her greatest inspiration. His emphasis on the realism of the face and eyes draws you in while the background is impressionistic. His work inspired Lacey to create her own unique style of water-color painting. She paints, in watercolor, in the style of an old master. She is a graduate of the University of Mississippi with a degree in Fine Arts. Her work media includes water-color, pen and ink and pastel. Her varied career includes graphic design for FPL, the annual Joe DiMaggio Toys in the Sun Run, The Adam Walsh Foundation, and Burt Reynolds Dinner Theatre. She has also created lifelike automobile watercolors for Mustang. While at FPL, she painted portraits of retiring officers and dignitaries. Lacey loves bringing joy to others by capturing the essence of her subject’s personality in a forever keepsake for her clients when creating portraits of their family members or pets. A custom portrait has a quality that photography cannot duplicate. A collage of meaningful events, hobbies or interests will thrill present and future generations.

Lacey’s Beatle prints are offered through her website and they are also available through Earthtones in downtown Stuart, Florida (43 SW Osceola St. Stuart Fl 34994). Her work can be seen on her web site LaceyFoxStudios.com and she can be contacted at 954-643-9127.

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An Excerpt from the the Palm Beach society satire by author Sharon Geltner

In Palm Beach, a girl can never be too rich, too thin or have too many tiaras. Until the Island gets its own reality series, this novel offers a peek behind the scenes of the glitzy, privileged world where Madoff preyed. This is a town where the “family jewels” are often borrowed from boutiques on Worth Avenue and NOTHING is quite as it seems. Andy Cohen, are you listening?

Charity Bashed received favorable notice from Publishers Weekly, Mystery Writers of America, the Palm Beach Post, Boca Raton Observer, Jewish Journal, Notables and a top Amazon reviewer. Geltner is the first digital author to speak to Palm Beach County Library patrons. Find her fun beach read on Facebook, Twitter, Amazon and Barnes & Noble. Also available for Kindle & Nook for $2.99.

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These events complete with fashion shows and television coverage; featured Mavis Leno (wife of Jay Leno); Denise Brown (sister of the late Nicole Brown Simpson) and Sports Illustrated columnist Frank Deford. More recently, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams honored Geltner’s client, Estella’s Brilliant Bus. Last July, President Obama honored founder Estella Pyfrom, a 2013 CNN Hero, at the White House.

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As a charity fund raiser in Palm Beach, Sharon Geltner scoured Worth Avenue, collecting free Ferragamo handbags and other swag, to entice Ladies Who Lunch to attend lavish luncheons at the Four Seasons; in hopes they would donate.

Excerpt from Charity Bashed

“My tiara’s too tight.” It wasn’t the first time I heard that. I raise money for a charity, the Palm Beach Crisis Center. As chief panhandler for a nonprofit next to the richest island in the world, it’s my job to help when jewelry weighs too much. Mrs. Benjamin R. Ecklund’s soft blond bangs were indeed flattened by her 400-carat gold and diamond coronet. I should have such problems. “Mrs. Ecklund, you look magnificent,” I said reassuringly. It was the truth. The Palm Beach socialite, who was going to host our charity gala tomorrow night in her oceanfront estate, was a stunner. Tiaras on women are like tuxedos on men. Anyone who donned one acquired a sudden regal elegance, often undeserved. Mrs. Ecklund had coronated herself. Whoever said you can’t buy class was wrong, especially here in south Florida. Not long ago, Brenda was a $23,000-a-year receptionist married to a mechanic at Tombstone Motorcycles in West Palm Beach. She ditched him to marry her elderly, yet frisky boss, one of the richest men in Palm Beach. Sadly my powers of persuasion had fallen as flat as Mrs. Ecklund’s hair. “The weight of all these jewels could crush my coiffure and ruin tomorrow night’s publicity photos,” she said. I tried to look sweet and sincere. “You don’t give yourself enough credit, Mrs. Ecklund. I guarantee in every shot, your updo will look fabulous.” Brenda Ecklund began to sparkle as brightly as her diadem. When she smiled, she seemed likeable. But the things that made her happy were sometimes a little scary, such as when Mrs. Ecklund got her hubby to cut his children from his previous marriages out of the will. The junior Ecklunds’s loss could be my employer’s gain. Brenda wanted to be THE society matron of the island of Palm Beach

and step number one, after snagging the spouse and bagging the house, was to host charity galas. That’s why I was here begging for a cut of her dough. We sat in her tangerine velvet covered dressing room. It wasn’t to my taste, but maybe the Bordello Tropicana stimulated her hubby. How could I flatter Brenda into not making me run to Worth Avenue to borrow a new tiara at this late date? I had a million things to do before Brenda’s shindig tomorrow night to honor Vincent Paul Louis, a Palm Beach VIP. He had pledged a huge donation to the Crisis Center to feed the poor, heal the sick, rehab his sleazy reputation, etc. Brenda had cause to be nervous about her image. She’d donated a few hundred grand, money from her recent matrimony, or rather matrimoney to get the honor of hostessing our ball that required black tie and tiaras. Brenda peered into the mirror. “Is there a scratch on this tiara?” I went over for a closer look. “No, I don’t think so.” Mrs. Ecklund asked, “Do you think my hair looks better up or down in my photos?” “Hmmm,” I said. “Well, down really shows off your eyes, but I think I prefer it up.” “Why?” “Because it looks more queenly and you’re going to be chairing this event, after all.” “I see what you mean,” Mrs. Ecklund said. She nervously twisted her hair with her chubby fingers. Her 40-carat wedding rock, er, ring, glinted in the orange crush glow. I think what was bugging our little tangelo was all the Island galas and banquets were making her round as her favorite fruit. Mr. Ecklund found her pleasingly plump but Bootylicious Brenda did not want to burst out of her designer strapless mandarin satin gown. Next to her septuagenarian husband, Brenda Ecklund looked like Viagra on a stick. She had pleasant, even features, nice smile, smooth complexion and pretty, thick, chemically enhanced ash blonde hair. Maybe Brenda hoped her figure wouldn’t matter now that she was married and she’d be right--until the next clerk with cleavage came along.

I checked my agenda. I was supposed to suggest that Brenda get temporary lowlights to show off her gleaming gems and then segue into accessories. This could take another 45 minutes at least, but before I could get started on earrings, we were interrupted by a rapid succession of footsteps and ragged breath. “Mrs. Ecklund?” a voice squeaked behind us. We quickly turned from the ornate gilt mirror. It was Trisha Goulden, Brenda’s Gal Friday. She was panting and leaning against the doorway. Usually Trisha was calm, cool and collected, bordering on wound too tight. “What’s wrong?” Mrs. Ecklund asked. She seemed alarmed at Trisha’s disheveled appearance. “I wanted to tell you before the police came in.” “Tell me what? Didn’t I already give to the annual Policeman’s Fund?” Brenda sounded annoyed. She had often told me how irritating it is to live on the Island, as the locals call Palm Beach, because everyone has their hands out. No matter how much you give, they always want more. “It never ends,” Mrs. Ecklund had said. But now Mrs. Ecklund said, “Send them around to the servants entrance.” This was pretty considerate of her compared to other Island residents. When an on duty deputy sheriff arrived at the door of a local Campbell’s Soup heiress, worth $900 million, she didn’t answer. “That is the duty of the household staff,” Diana Strawbridge Wister later told the court. “I’ve never answered a door.” “The police aren’t here to collect money,” Trisha said. “They’re here to collect evidence.” “Evidence?” Brenda’s moon face went blank. Her mouth puckered open. I was baffled too. The two biggest cases in town in recent memory weren’t all that intense. One involved an undercover operation to stop the sale of stolen designer handbags. The other was when a 225-pound antiques dealer assaulted a stripper, who was flirting with her husband at a surprise birthday at the Poinciana Club. But Brenda wasn’t into fake Fendi, or fetching Fifi. P A L M B E A C H Woman | 69

“They need the evidence for their criminal investigation.” “Investigation?” Brenda asked with disbelief and growing impatience. “You mean they aren’t here to collect money for a new ambulance or fire truck?” The city often got its medical emergency and crime fighting equipment through random paternalistic donations from Island residents. Brenda and her Palm Beach neighbors lived on an Island with real estate valued at $5 billion but often didn’t bother to lock their homes and cars. They treated town police like a private security force, even getting rides home when they got drunk. Trisha said, “No, Mrs. Ecklund, the police aren’t here to raise money for those new defibrillators.” “Then Trisha, what are they doing here?” “Oh Mrs. Ecklund,” Trisha said tearfully, “They found a dead man floating in your swimming pool!” ISLAND CRIME SCENE A shocked silence followed as Brenda and I gaped at Trisha. Somehow I couldn’t picture yellow crime scene tape wrapped around 40-foot tall royal palms on Brenda’s fabulous pool side deck fronting the glittering Atlantic. “Someone fell in the pool?” I asked. Brenda glared at me for speaking. “What the hell happened here?” She demanded to know. “It’s horrible. The police are recovering the body…” Trisha said with a wail. “The Body?” Brenda screamed. The tiara tumbled from her head to the floor. “The police are fishing out Vincent Paul Louis. There’s crime scene tape everywhere.” Vincent Louis was the very same tycoon who was to be named Humanitarian of the Year at the gala Brenda was to chair at her home the following night. Vincent Paul Louis was the zillionaire who founded the trashy tabloid, the National Intruder. As my mouth hung open, the gears began whirring. First of all, what was Louis doing at Brenda’s home a day early? I thought it was a little soon for Brenda to be cuckholding her husband, who was as rich as Louis was, anyway. There was no money in it for her. 7 0 | P A L M B E A C H Woman

And if Louis was here for legitimate reasons and not an affair, why had he gone for a swim here, when his own Olympic-size pool was at his estate next door? Was he just out strolling when he suddenly felt ill and then toppled into the pool?

I saw him recently. From what I heard he was a ‘no regrets’ kind of guy, as one might expect from a man who had started his paper on Mob money and ruthlessly blackmailed hundreds of celebrities over the decades.

And why were the police called so quickly? Old men on dozens of medications keeled over on the Island all the time. Some say it’s the heat, but I contend it’s the humidity.

Plus, why would he choose the Ecklunds’ pool to do the dirty deed? So his wife wouldn’t have to clean up after him? Considerate. But isn’t that what maids were for?

A petty thought occurred to me. Couldn’t this have happened AFTER the soire? The Palm Beach Crisis Center finally snagged the giganto donor it needed for 50 years and now it looked like our white knight dropped dead of a heart attack the day before he signed our check for $10 million?

“He didn’t kill himself,” Trisha said. “Mr. Louis was murdered.” We stared. She added in a rush, “It happened about an hour ago the police think. The landscaping crew had finished the grounds by the lake and found him when they went out back by the ocean. They hadn’t heard anything because of their electric hedgers.”

“What happened?” Brenda asked. Even in the radiantly orange room, she had gone as white as a frozen coconut daiquiri. Last month’s elegant publicity photos had dropped to the floor in a heap by her pedicured feet. “Mr. Louis drowned,” Trisha said, starting to cry. Like me, Trisha was a glorified servant, fulfilling the whims of the rich. Trisha counseled Brenda on purchases of art and wine and bathroom accessories. Brenda had once authorized her 10 hours’ pay to find the perfect trash bin for under the kitchen sink—which Trisha did in 15 minutes at Bed, Bath & Beyond. Trisha was scared Brenda was going to shoot the messenger and then we’d have two dead bodies. I ran to the cantaloupe-colored bathroom with its golden cherubs and got Brenda a glass of water. She probably needed something stronger, but I had no idea where she kept the Grand Marnier. Brenda looked dazed. Her hands trembled as she took the Waterford goblet I offered. “How could this happen?” she muttered to no one in particular. “Trisha, what’s going on?” I asked. Brenda hadn’t heard. She stared into her now empty glass. “Why would Vincent kill himself?” she asked. Suicide. I hadn’t considered that option. Louis hadn’t appeared distraught when

I had never heard of a murder on Ocean Avenue, the ritzy boulevard lined with gigantic mansions. Jewel theft, yes. Drunken revelry, naturally. The occasional Kennedy accused of rape? I’m afraid so. But murder? Never. And one taking place while I was on the premises? I was chilled. “How can you be so sure it was murder?” Brenda asked and handed me her glass for a refill. “Maybe it was an accident?” “It was no accident,” Trisha insisted and looked like she was going to be sick. “Before Mr. Louis drowned, his head was bashed in. Then he must have been pushed into the pool.” Then our communing was over. Mrs. Ecklund closed ranks. After all, though we could discuss tiaras and coiffures, and I was right there in her time of need, in the end, I was not on her payroll, which made me an outsider. Mrs. Ecklund shook herself slowly as she accepted the refilled water goblet from me. She sat up straighter as she got control of herself and waved me away regally with her Cheeto orange nails. “Justine, you may go.” Dismissed, just as things were getting interesting.

HOPE FLOATS, BUT NOT HER HUSBAND I had met the victim once around Thanksgiving, a couple weeks ago. It was strange to think of ruthless Vincent Paul Louis as anyone’s “victim.” I was at his estate to interview Louis and his Popsicle wife Hope for a laudatory press release with equally flattering photos for the Shiny Sheet about their big upcoming donation to the Palm Beach Crisis Center. At the interview, Mr. Louis was shy at first, then nice enough when I went to their splendid manse for the photo op. His wife was a real witch. He shook my hand, while she eyed me coldly up and down. I guess he was under no illusions as to her true character, if he cared. Over the years, Hope had smoothed the Tab King’s rough edges. Despite Vinny’s old time disreputable pals with Italian last names, the Louis’s had climbed the social pinnacle through the time honored charity racket. They bought respectability with noisy, showy philanthropy. The couple even published their own newsletter telling the world how generous they were. It was full of glossy, color photos of the two at their various charity benefits. Unlike some of the Island’s other society matrons, Hope Louis owned her tiaras. Being the wife of a trashy tabloid publisher, Hope was understandably paranoid about my prying into her life and any possible hint of bad publicity. She glowered when I took notes. She glared when I loaded my camera with film as if I were loading bullets into a gun. However, she did dress up for the photo shoot. She had medals of dubious provenance pinned to her breast, and best of all, had donned a photogenic tiara. She looked magnificent. Hope’s face had been lifted five times, she had a recent eye job and her teeth were capped--all standard Island hygiene. It was said she was one of the few women in Palm Beach who hadn’t had bodywork, except for her chest. Lady Bountiful attributed her slenderness not to lipo but to daily runs on the beach in front of her piazza. Her hair was different too. Instead of the usual helmut head, or Glenda Good Witch of the North shoulder length curls and

swirls that her peers favored in the same shade of Billionaire Blonde, Hope’s hair was bleached platinum and yanked back into a severe chignon. Her lips were scarlet. All she needed was a riding crop to complete the dominatrix look. Mr. Louis lit a cigar and sat back in his antique, Hepplewhite wing-backed chair. I heard that, in front of company, he used to kick off his shoes and place his gnarled bare feet on the coffee table. This time he played the classy gent. However, even iron-willed Hope couldn’t break him of his chain smoking habit that had blackened the newsroom of the National Intruder and had probably given lung cancer to countless employees. “So, Mr. Louis, I know there’s a lot of competition, but in all the time you ran the Intruder, what was your favorite story?” He’d grinned. “It would have to be ‘Headless Woman In Topless Bar.’” I laughed. Donna Shaughnessy, Shiny Sheet “Society Editor” and my pal, would love that line! Even icicle Hope would thaw a bit when she saw the flattering coverage that would ensue from my efforts. “But then, I never met a UFO, two-headed baby, Bermuda Triangle, Jeanne Dixon psychic prediction or Elvis sighting that I didn’t like,” Mr. Louis continued. “Those put plenty of bread on the table.” “But in later years the paper got much more serious about its coverage.” “Damn straight,” Mr. Louis agreed. “We used to be reporting pariahs. Let me tell you, little girl, I laughed all the way to the bank despite sniveling about how we brought down the standards of journalism. Today, every last one of them is at our level.” Mr. Louis began a lecture, “My top editor comes from Harvard. My reporters are from the Washington Post and other socalled legitimate papers. I’m interviewed on FOX and CNN about the news we break about prostitutes and presidents. Look how everyone followed us on local boy Rush Limbaugh’s drug abuse, Jesse Jackson’s love child, Clinton’s Pardon Gate, Robert

Blake’s murdered wife and Chandra Levy’s affair with a Congressman. Ever since the O.J. Simpson trial everyone has copied us. People and US have just put a slick cover on Intruder stories.” Since starting the gore-spattered Intruder in the fifties, Louis had influenced journalism worldwide, including Fleet Street. Ritzy Palm Beach County seemed to spawn tabloids. It was home to the National Enquirer, Sun, Globe, National Examiner, Weekly World News, the National Intruder being the most lurid and wackiest of them all. Where else in America can you say that and who else would want to? “Critics have said that the Intruder is ‘the Las Vegas of journalism.’ Supposedly it ‘was built on dirty money and bad taste.’” Hope disliked her husband’s candor. Like so many Palm Beach matrons, the source of the family fortune was a source of shame. But no one scorned the “Listerine heiress,” or the “Kleenex” heirs. Cold cash smoothes away any awkwardness. Hope snuggled her Lhasa apso to her perhaps real breasts. The woman was a canine fanatic, but at least I didn’t have to deal with her nerve wracking Chihuahua. I took their photos by the massive fireplace flanked by two huge Christmas designerdecorated trees. Security-minded Hope would not allow me to shoot her and hubby in front of any of their oil paintings or other precious collectibles, which could invite theft. Mr. Louis insisted I shoot them in front of a photo of him with the Pope. I also shot them in front of the spectacular trees; full of shining ornaments Hope claimed “have been in our family forever.” Not all of them. Maybe it was my fevered imagination, but I could have sworn tucked near a wooden sleigh sprinkled with “snow” was an incongruous little blonde beauty pageant figurine in pink bathing suit. What an ego on that woman. Then Mr. Louis had an idea. “Honey, now that you’ve fired that girl, you’re looking for someone new to edit that newsletter P A L M B E A C H Woman | 7 1

of yours. How about Justine, here? She’s a twofer. She can write and take photos.” See what a bargain I am? I heard Hope not only looked like Eva Peron, but acted like her as well. She was a dictatorette who terrified her staff but paid well, especially by Florida standards, which are to the south of Mississippi’s. The society matron eyed me as coldly as a prison matron.m“Sixty-five thousand dollars is a lot of money for someone like you.” Mr. Louis winced. So did I, on the inside. Then, without a single feature moving on Hope’s plastique face, a wall slammed shut behind her eyes and her upper lip seemed to sneer slightly. Did her pert little pig snout wrinkle? There was no goodbye, no farewell. There was no friendly shake of the hands. I had been dismissed. Donna, my pal at the Shiny Sheet later clued me in, after she’d been to a holiday party at the Louis’s. Just a single one of the five Xmas trees Hope displayed in her home cost $65,000. Remembering all that, it was a shame that Hope was the Louis left alive. THERE’S NO PLACE LIKE GNOME Once I was alone and didn’t have to put up a front, I felt shaken that someone I knew had been violently murdered with me nearby. I kept roaming my apartment, making sure everything was locked tight. I must have checked the dowel in the patio sliding door ten times. I was too jumpy to read the copy of National Intruder I had bought as a gag. With what I knew about the murder, TV news seemed too scary. I knew I would feel better if I called Donna. We had known each other for years, since working together at the daily newspaper, the Shiny Sheet, until my fall from grace. I blamed the Shiny Sheet for insidiously transforming me from cynical journalist to socialite wannabe. Were those footsteps outside? I turned out the lights and peered outside. It was just Dan

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from across the street, walking the dog. I heard something outside. I turned out the lights and went to the back door, peering out between the blinds. The neighbor’s cat was trotting across the top of the fence and something had fallen off. I was still jittery. I stopped pacing and went back to the phone. Besides being the Island’s expert on faked genealogical, charitable and social resumes, Donna was an heiress, who summered in Martha’s Vineyard. She knew where all the bodies were buried, or floated. I was sure she was working late tonight on the Louis murder. I rang the Shiny Sheet newsroom, the epicenter being the Society desk. “Society,” Donna barked into the phone, like she always did. Donna didn’t need to say anything refined. On the Island, hers was the ultimate greeting. “Donna, it’s me.” “Are you holding up OK?” “Of course,” I said, adding, “Are you working on the Louis case?” “Yep.” Hmmmm, Donna wasn’t usually circumspect with me. My antennae were on full alert. Because of the notoriety of the victim, this case would be national news. “Donna, don’t keep me in suspense,” I said. “You know I was there this afternoon?” “Yeah, I heard.” “And?” Finally she came across. “I know what the murder weapon was.” “No way!” I screeched. This reporter had impeccable resources, from the Hamptons to Lyford Cay. “A garden gnome.”“A guardian what?” I asked, confused. “A gnome, a garden gnome,” Donna repeated, with less patience. “I heard Louis’ head got bashed in,” I said, “but by a decorative poolside object?” “Believe it. It was a bronze statuette of a gnome. It supposedly had a floppy night

cap and pointy shoes that curled at the toes. Very kitsch.” “Bizarre.” How heavy was this gnome? And why hadn’t Vincent seen it coming? Had his back been turned, while the killer awaited his chance to smash and run? “One more thing, Justine,” Donna said. “The police are going to question you soon.” “I figured,” I said. “Don’t let on you know about the murder weapon. No one is supposed to know.”I paused and then asked, “Who did it?” “I don’t know, but neither do the police. Who do you think?” If Donna’s asking me she must be desperate. “Take your pick, Donna. He had hundreds of Intruder victims.” “I’m checking the local angles first,” Donna said. “You think his wife did it?” I really hoped Hope had. I’d love to see her behind bars, the kind without any liquor. “Justine, how unkind,” Donna said as she heard the eagerness in my voice. “Tell someone who cares,” I said coldly. “The police have ruled out suicide…” “No shit, Sherlock.” “….and robbery.”

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“This frothy confection is equal parts glitter and grunge—a tabloid kingpin is murdered in Palm Beach and social worker Justine Romanoff descends into the decadent world of high-end philanthropy to solve the case...the prose is generally buoyant, reading like a catty gossip column as savage portraits of the sin-soaked elite [on] parade...Following a trail of embezzlement, vehicular fraud, and blackmail, Justine discovers the lengths the latest wife of the victim would go to protect her reputation, and how far her employer would go to keep himself in a position to siphon off his charity’s income....the novel is a solid effort and tight social drama that ... sparkles.” —Publisher’s Weekly

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By Lexye Aversa

It’s an ever-unfolding pageantry of magic, mystery, mystique!

board a vaporetto and motor through the canals, crossing that invisible veil into a fairytale dimension. Each visit to Venice reveals a new fantasy production, where the stage is the city itself. This is never as true as during Carnevale di Venezia, when living theater commandeers residents and tourists, granting them license to cavort in costume and sending them “dancing and prancing” through days and evenings of parades, Renaissance balls, fireworks and endless moments of revelry!

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Carnival festivities take place behind the imposing doors of exclusive palazzi, in the ballrooms of hotels that were once the villas of the aristocracy, and in the vast open plaza of Piazza San Marco. A controlled frenzy, this is not “madness in the street,” but a tasteful tip of the hat to the grandeur of former centuries. Visitors from all over the world arrive laden with costumes for the various balls and parties. Others send their measurements to the ateliers, whose magnificent period creations grace the stages of opera, theater and film the rest of the year. Imagine yourself in a Renaissance costume plucked from La Traviata or Don Giovanni! Arguably the most famous masked ball in the world, the Ballo del Doge is themed differently each year and offers outrageous entertainment at the 15th century Palazzo Pisani Moretta. But some of the most stunning events of Carnival occur within St. Mark’s Square. There, a theater is constructed, and on opening and closing weekends, the ceremonial “Flight of the Angel” and “Flight of the Eagle” are presented. In these fantastical “flights,” a brave celebrity glides above the masses on a sky-high zipline, “flying” from the pinnacle of the Doges Palace across the Square. The vitality of Venice rings out with the pealing of the church bells, struck by the Clock Tower’s mechanical figures, it floats on the gentle waves alongside the gondolas on the Grand Canal and glides along intricate waterways under low-hanging bridges connecting the city’s mosaic of neighborhoods. To visit Venice is to yearn for a gondola ride. Settle in to listen to the song of your gondolier as his pole gracefully steers you along a maze of canals, navigating tiny waterways effortlessly. In fact, one of the most surreal sights of the Venice skyline is that of a massive cruise

ship inching along the Grand Canal, carving a swath as it sails past monuments, basilicas and rooftops of centuries past. From April through October, many tourists alight in Venice for just a night or two, pre- or post-cruise voyage or as one stop on a tour through Italy. But Venice offers centuries of art and history, making it worth more than a quick glance. Ancient Roman pillars and arches rub elbows with architecture bearing a distinct Byzantine flair garnered from early Venetians voyages to the Far East. When Venice was a thriving republic, before 19th century unification, it virtually ruled the seas. Today, that history is commemorated during the annual Regata Storica, when Venice’s long-boats compete with other maritime republics of the time: Genoa, Pisa and Amalfi. Each city takes a turn hosting the event, a day-long festival of period costumes and a processional of decorated 13th century boats, which culminates in the Regata, another fantasy in 21st century living color! Venice is alive with history. Visiting a friend’s palazzo, I stepped off the boat into the open courtyard decorated with priceless, classic statuary, then ascended the stairs to the living quarters (most Venetians reside on the floor above sea level, as waters rise during certain periods of the year). There, I found one of the owners on a mobile scaffold, restoring her Tiepolo frescoes along the ceiling! Historical architecture abounds in Venice. Visit the Basilica, Doges Palace, Bridge of Sighs and Campanile. Discover art around every corner, housed in ancient buildings such as the Correr Museum and Marciana National Library, the Ca D’Oro, Accademia and Guggenheim Collection. This makes exploring Venice easy. Just keep walking. You’ll find your way to the Jewish Ghetto, the Rialto Bridge, the Dorsoduro neighborhood, and unexpected niches of local ambiance!

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To visit Venice is to yearn for a gondola ride. Settle in to listen to the song of your gondolier as his pole gracefully steers you along a maze of canals, navigating tiny waterways effortlessly. Venice offers equally infinite shopping possibilities. Top Italian designers have established boutiques, and Carnival costumes, marionettes, and masks are mainstays, creating an animated aura as they stare at you from shop windows and kiosks! On the island of Murano, the crafting of hand-blown glass dates back centuries, and the shops are dazzling. Find magnificent jewelry, the famed Venetian chandeliers, and imaginative frames for mirrors. Burano boasts handmade lace. And the Lido? Well, if it’s beach and casino you seek, you’ve found it. Lido’s exquisite Excelsior Hotel is just one of the magnificent hotels in Venice. The uber-exclusive Cipriani on Giudecca Island is secluded on its own island—but is just a quick jaunt by boat from the center of Venice. The Hotel Bonvecchiati is a little jewel situated on its own canal and boasts the wonderful La Terrazza restaurant whose focal point is a fountain created from blown Murano glass, and displays paintings by artists of the past, who traded their work in exchange for room and sustenance! Starwood has recently welcomed several properties into its brand, including The Danieli, for decades one of the most beloved hotels in Venice. The newlyrenovated Gritti Palace, in Starwood’s Luxury Collection, is a retreat fit for royalty. The Europa Regina, now a Westin, retains its charm and warmth. Stay there, and you’ll feel as if you are residing in your own private palazzo.

Dining in Venice is a glorious palate-pleasing pastime. Venetians call their cuisine (and themselves!) “Venetian,” not “Italian,” and the food is sublime—and so imaginatively presented. Seafood and fish are king and queen in Venice. Try the intriguing spider crab in its pink-tinged shell or the ultimate aphrodisiac, capesante, which is scallops still in the shell, dusted with parmesan and baked to tantalizing perfection! Dine in Do Forni’s renowned Orient Express salon on sumptuous, yet affordable, delights. Caffe Centrale offers a trendy approach, while Acqua Pazza serves the best pizza, stuzzichini (fried hors d’oeuvres), seafood, and frozen gelati in the shape of little fruits! After hours? Have a cappuccino at Café Florian or get a Limoncello or Amaro.

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Concerts offered in churches and little theaters feature music by great Venetian composers such as Vivaldi, Albinoni, and the upbeat “Rondo Veneziano”! And, one of the greatest testaments to opera is the precious Teatro Fenice, whose interior rivals the most magnificent set on its own stage.

Rather a reflection of Venice itself!

Above: Ballo del Doge

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Lexye Aversa, global guru, is President of Professional Touch International, a worldwide travel planning and special event company that orchestrates meetings, incentive programs and upscale travel experiences for individuals and corporations. She is media host of LEX TRAVEL and was featured as “Best Global Event Planner” on FOX TV’s Best of South Florida. For customized travel arrangements in Venice, throughout Italy, or anywhere on the planet, contact Lexye at 561 7761173 or Lex@LexTravelWorld.com

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By Michael D. Brown, author of Fresh PASSION: Get a Brand or Die a Generic

By accentuating their natural skills and strengths, leaders can stand out from the crowd around them and put themselves on the fast track for further promotions, raises, increased standing and responsibility, and ultimately senior-level leadership roles that will enable them to achieve all of their hopes, goals and dreams. The alternative is to become a “generic” leader, a basic manager who does not stand out in any way. In today’s fast-paced and ultracompetitive economy, generic leaders are rapidly on their way to becoming extinct – “average” is the new unemployed and good is the new average. By following the principles of Fresh PASSION, a methodology of developing a personal brand that leads to exponential personal, professional and economic success created by career coach, motivational speaker and management consultant Michael D. Brown, you can learn how to become great, and therefore put yourself in a position to obtain a senior leadership position that will deliver maximum personal, professional and economic success, regardless of your chosen profession. The world is changing. Companies, organizations, and customers all expect more from their everyday employees, let alone from

their leaders. They expect an experience that is different from the competition. They want an experience that is more value adding than the competition. They want an experience that fulfills a particular need, want, desire. So if they see you as a “generic” leader, then you’re in trouble. You’ve seen generic brands, the “no-name” products that usually sit low on the supermarket shelves. For the most part they’re not that radically different from the costlier name brands placed directly at eye-level, they are often made by the very same companies as their name brand competitors! But whether it’s due to their dull packaging, lack of promotion, or simple fact they are less recognizable to the typical consumer, generic products typically sit on the shelves for a long period of time, only picked up by someone looking for a short-term bargain. People expect to and do pay less for generic!

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Guess what? People can be generic, too. What is a generic person? Simply put, a generic person is someone who may be perfectly nice, intelligent and talented, but hasn’t made any effort to stand out from the crowd. They probably went to an average school, got average grades, and have an average work history and personal background. They don’t stand out as being especially bad, but don’t really stand out as being especially good, either. You could call them your average working stiffs. What’s wrong with the average working stiff, you may 80 | P A L M B E A C H Woman

ask? Nothing, on a purely humanistic level. All people are created equal. But after creation is where the equality ends. In today’s competitive, roller coaster world, you’re either a distinct and competitive brand or an extinct generic. And generic leaders are seen as “leaders” with little value, little substance and someone you want to invest little to no time with, as the return on investment (ROI) is either unknown or anemic for generic leaders. A main reason why leaders fail to lead, deliver results, and get personal, professional and economic success is because they are too generic. Rather than inspire people to follow them, they have to beg people to follow them, and begging does not garner the respect needed to function as an effective leader. In order to survive, prosper and achieve great success as a senior leader you must become a distinct and competitive personal brand (yes, you need to become a personal brand). It is when you develop this brand that you will be able to deliver the experience that people are willing to subscribe to and or pay for. Otherwise you can’t take yourself, your organization, your employer, your customers, to a new level. Remember, branded leaders are known for their ability to deliver results, valuable substance, and are willing to make a genuine commitment to the welfare and promotion of others. It’s not just about making sure you shine, but about making those around you shine as well – they should “reflect” your superior leadership! Before taking a look at how Michael employed the Fresh PASSION methodology to help develop new leaders at a Fortune 5 company, let’s briefly review the 6.5 steps of Fresh PASSION which serve as the building blocks of any personal branding effort. They are:

Fresh… “Fresh” means doing something every day to enhance your brand so that it stays fresh keeping your skills sharpened, packaging yourself well. You don’t want to be caught with pay phone skills for a smart phone world.

Preparing... “Preparing yourself” means continuing your education and simply maintaining an active intellectual interest and knowledge capital in your career and your life. Leaders must have a constant supply of knowledge and skills to impart on their followers, or there is really no point to their being in charge.

Aspiring... “Aspiring to reach your goals” means having particular ambitions and then setting out to achieve your goals - aim at nothing and you’re guaranteed to hit it! If you have no concrete goals, you have no direction, and a leader without direction takes their followers nowhere.

Staying laser-focused... “Staying laser-focused” means intently focusing on each area of Fresh PASSION, otherwise you’ll miss the mark and not deliver your brand. When you are focused you will know when proper changes are needed.

Selling... “Selling your value” means understanding your return on investment (ROI), having confidence in your fullest potential, and constantly searching for new opportunities that will help you meet or even exceed that potential. For a leader, it is essential that your followers “purchase” your brand and follow you because they want to, not just because they have to. True leadership is not forced down, but willingly elevated upward.

Invigorating... “Invigorating yourself” means having the tenacity and discipline to go the distance and secure your personal and professional success - fan the flame within and catch on fire! Your followers feed off you vigor and channel it back into their own jobs and lives – otherwise they will simply “go through the motions” and good leaders inspire far more impressive results than that!

Omitting... “Omitting the negative” means learning from the inevitable negative experiences you will

encounter without dwelling on them or letting them consume the valuable real estate in your head - you have so much more ahead of you! Leaders must be tough – there will always be those who are jealous, resentful of authority or think they deserve to lead more than you do. If you listen to them too closely, they will pull you down from the “branded” shelf to the “generic” shelf very quickly.

aspirations, Michael viewed the process as preparing them to be “fit to fight.” They needed to determine what they aspired to be, both inside and beyond the company. Employees then needed to understand their unique value proposition and communicate it both to customers and to their superiors – “proof points” that would help them get to the next levels of their leadership careers.

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Michael also made sure he constantly reminded employees to not get distracted by the competition or any other outside influences and to instead stay laser-focused on their aspirations. And Michael knew that before the employees he worked with could take a leading role in marketing and selling a product, they first had to market and sell themselves as a leading brand. He had them develop winning pitches that sold themselves and their brand value before they focused on developing pitches to sell products to customers.

And last but surely not least, “Nailing the brand” means successfully packaging your substance (your core) up and putting a bow on it so that you become a fresh brand that can successfully compete and WIN internally and externally (even in this turbulent environment), which will enable you to achieve exponential personal, professional and economic success. Fresh PASSION Leadership in Action When Michael first arrived at the Fortune 500 company, the first thing he did was to conduct a “freshness assessment” by spending 60 days listening to the employees to gain an understanding of where they were and where they were heading. Michael also listened to the company’s customers to see what they thought of the service they were receiving. Michael was thus able to truly understand the people he was asked to help, their competencies, their personal brands (or lack thereof), and start working to maximize the brands they had already built and also find a way to enhance them. As part of helping existing leaders at the Fortune 500 company to become truly fresh in their approach to their careers and obtain senior management positions, Michael needed to help them realize their personal brand is what both the company and the customer would ultimately invest in. By obtaining fresh and relevant skills today, employees would set themselves up for internal and external investment tomorrow. This required getting employees to discover the passion they had for their personal brands, as before a client would ever buy a product they would first buy into the brand as a consultant. They then had to take charge of their brands and take a leadership approach to their careers, building the type of leadership brand that would produce the type of success they desired.

To help employees stay invigorated, Michael reminded the employees he mentored and led that staying invigorated even during the worst economic periods was critical to developing the kind of personal brand image that customers would be willing to invest in regardless of uncontrollable outside influences such as fluctuating oil prices. Furthermore, Michael worked with the employees he mentored and led to omit any negative feelings the less aesthetically pleasing parts of their jobs created and instead focus on positive, rewarding activities like interacting with customers and growing their personal networks. THE RESULTS Ultimately, the value of a methodology is measured by its actual results. A brief look at what the introduction of Fresh PASSION and personal branding sparked at the Fortune 500 company in question demonstrates the effectiveness of Michael’s strategies. Michael’s team produced double-digit growth in top- and bottom-line performance, while many of the company’s customers also experienced double-digit topand bottom-line growth due to the beneficial effects of the world-class branded professional team members delivering fresh value through three levels of the customer’s organization.

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Ten Tips to Communicating with the Opposite Sex

Happy Fall -this is the sweetest time of the year to unite and pair off so here are some tips to get you started! Research proves healthy relationships start and end with communication. Notably, it is difficult to have any connection if you don’t know how to communicate with others--mainly the opposite sex for our purposes. Men and women communicate differently. Part of it is biological and part is learned. When dating and mating, it is necessary to pay attention to what your partner is saying and honor the inherent differences of the genders. The following 10 tips will not only get you the first date, but will also lead to more dates and/or a long-term commitment. You may also find that your existing relationships with the opposite sex improve as well--from co-workers, parents, siblings, to your own children. Read on and build better relationships today! Do share this info with single, divorced or widowed loved ones! We can all benefit from words that unite us.

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1. K.I.S.S.: Keep it Simple Sweetheart! Studies show that men use half as many words as women do per day. So, ladies, “say it in five words or less” when communicating with a man. One of my clients was told this by men of all men, Hugh Hefner. I love it and I am passing on the secret to you!

2. Men like to be right. Coming on too strong may threaten a man and cause him to withdraw. It is good to be a confident woman, but being a bossy woman to your romantic interest is not good.

3. Stick to one topic at a time. Women find it easy to switch from topic to topic. This drives men crazy!

4. Say it once! Ladies, when you need to say something direct to a man, say it slowly, clearly and calmly. Men won’t hear us after the first time anyway.

5. M en are not mind readers! Sometimes, men can misunderstand what women say since men are very literal. Ladies, men don’t speak “code”.

6. T he line and the circle: Men talk in straight-line fashion--point A, B, C, D. Women talk in cyclical fashion and may jump from A to D then L, with ease. Honor the differences--they can be fun!

7. “How was your day, Honey?”: At the end of a long work day, most men come home and decompress. Women yearn for one-on-one face/ ear time. Women should set up some one-onone time after he relaxes a bit. The rewards will be worth it!

8. Expect interruptions: Ladies, if your man interrupts you, realize it may be just his way of showing you he is actively involved in your conversation. Don’t automatically assume he is being rude or domineering...this is how men show interest while women may show interest by nodding or smiling.

9. T he Zombie Effect: A man can sit in front of his TV or computer and literally tune out the world. We must learn new creative ways to get his attention. Make it interesting!

10. Keep your sense of humor! Gender “wars” can be very entertaining. Love your differences. There are some cool benefits to our biological differences, so enjoy them all.

If you are looking for some new candidates to test this out on, do leave your comfort zone today. The clock is ticking away! Wait no more!

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By Stephanie Bosco-Luca, Stephanie Bosco-Luca, a business savvy entrepreneur, has mastered the art of networking and made it available to all in South Florida. Having received awards for her business growth and market of the year in her previous role as Account Executive for Conde Nast’s Brides.com and Brides Florida magazine puts her in the ultimate position to know and work with the leading industry vendors. Ms. Bosco-Luca’s previous 22 years of experience with American Express, Entertainment Publications, and Trader Publishing make her a publishing guru and business connoisseur. In 2008 she co-founded the first all-encompassing prestigious industry networking association in South Florida, Elite Bridal Network. The group generates referrals and builds relationships in the trade via meetings and events. The events put on by Elite Bridal Network bring in as many as 500 vendors at one time! In 2010 Ms. Bosco-Luca launched Boca Raton’s First One Stop Shop for Brides, Ready? Set. Wed! In 2011 she launched Social Media Company Goddess of Goodness, where she is helping small businesses find their voice in the wedding industry through Social Media. In 2012 Ms. Bosco-Luca accepted the position as the Florida Publisher at Occasions Magazine, where she launched the magazine from scratch and acquired over 40 advertisers for the first edition. Currently, she is re-launching her existing business Elite Bridal Network. EBN will be a resource for small businesses in the event industry. It includes Social Media Maintenance, blogging, seminars, sales trainings, vendor and venue connection services, web site design, SEO, and a host of many services. Ms. Bosco-Luca is originally from Brooklyn, New York where she received her BA from City College. She now resides in Pompano Beach, Florida.

To Pin or not to Pin? That is the question. I am going to break it down in simple terms; hopefully you will be able to make a decision at the end of this article. Pinterest came on the scene roughly, 3 years ago. Pinterest, an online vision board, estimates 70 million global users. That is some serious traffic.

Here are some facts that you can’t ignore: • 60% of major brands are on Pinterest. • 80% of this 3 year old company is young, affluent women, who LOVE to shop. • More than 80% of the content shared on Pinterest are re-pins of pictures from other users. • Pinterest referrals spend 70% more money than visitors referred from non-social channels. Pinterest is the fasting growing social media platform to date, dethroning Twitter. Interesting right? What does that mean for you and your business? If you are a lifestyle brand you need to be on here and be consistent. Imagine a visual storefront that is open to 70 million users. I began using Pinterest as a hobby when they first launched. Three years later I’m addicted, both personally and professionally. My clients’ traffic has tripled since we started pinning. It may seem silly, but it works. So I will share how to sign up and some great tools that will help you manage your progress.

To get started: Sign up at: www.pinterest.com/business/create Create your profile. You can always make changes. Before you get started, make sure you strategize. Think about your target audience; tailor your boards to their needs. Create and organize boards that will be user friendly to your target audience. Create inviting boards; do not create only self –promotional boards. Set yourself up as a leader; a leader motivates and educates. Think of it as you are creating a visual catalog. If you sell shoes- create boards that offer the shopper different looks, colors, materials, add outfits that they can wear with your shoes or whatever your selling feature is. As you get started other ideas will come to you. Create the board that makes sense to you

but to your customers as well. Have fun with it. Make sure you use beautiful photos. Colorful and eye catching photos will get the most repins.

Some great examples of organized boards are: Whole Foods, West Elm, Real Simple, HGTV, and Kate Spade

You can always delete boards or edit them so don’t be afraid that you are making a mistake. Verify your account (this step allows the public to know that you are really who you say you (Continued on following page)

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are) Instructions can be found on Pinterest’s support page. It’s not difficult, but you must have access to your website’s top landing pages. Once you do this you are able to benefit from their analytics. Analytics is a tool used to help you monitor what is working or not working. Start following some brands that relate to your business or that you enjoy. Once you start following brands/people what they pin will show up in your feed. This is where you can Repin.

Follow back It’s always good etiquette. If someone is posting things that you don’t like you can always unfollow that board. Comment on their pins.

Tagging You can tag a user by using @ symbol and then the user name. This will notify them that someone mentioned them in a pin. Create engagement.

Be yourself, it will show. People will follow people/brands they like. Upload your photos Give proper credit. When you upload the photo and choose your board that you want to pin it to you will be given the option to “See it now” Click on that. Here is where you can edit the pin. Add the URL of where the photo came from. When you upload your photos, make sure you maximize your SEO (search engine optimization) by adding descriptions. Include your website URL so it will drive traffic back to your site. Use hashtags. Placement is important—boards that are towards the top the page will get the most views. You can click on boards to edit them and to move them around. Choose creative cover photos. Click on any photo located in your board to set it as the cover. You goal should be to get repined not liked. When someone repins you they are engaging you and your product and it’s getting added to their own boards so their followers 86 | P A L M B E A C H Woman

will see what they are pinning. Think of this as a cross marketing technique. Spread the word on ALL of your Social Media Platforms, Blog and Website. Download the widgets that Pinterest offers. And add your “Follow us” button to your website/ blog. Add the “Pin It” button to your browser so you can pin from anywhere on the web. For a comprehensive tutorial on using Pinterest for business, check out this eBook:

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bevisibleassoc.com/resources/download-ourfree-pinterest-for-business-whitepaper/ Here are some tools that will help you get the most with Pinterest for your Business. I know, it’s a lot, but you don’t need to use all of them. Check them out and see which ones you like. Remember they are only tools.

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PicMarkr: Watermarking tool lets you upload pictures (maximum 5 at once) and add custom watermark to them to protect your copyrights. You can add text, image or tiled watermark; and set 40% opacity for your texts. Not much font choices but enough to fulfill its purpose

PosterPin: www.posterpin.com - You can upload your own photos and make mini posters

PicMonkey: www.picmonkey.com - A photo editing web site online. Great tool for all your social media and blogs. Easy to use.

instamatic.com: www.pinstamatic.com - A great tool for when you get tired of P uploading just photos. You can create pins of quotes, music; add a location so people can see where you are. Have an upcoming event- create a calendar. This tool is fun!

Postris: www.postris.com – Get daily updates from leading publications and social media channels based on your interests and favorite topics. Learn about what’s trendy and hot and pin from there. Set up similar to HootSuite.

iraltag: www.viraltag.com - Schedule your posts. There is a free 14 day trial to see V if you will find it useful. Currently Pinterest does not offer this feature but there are rumors they will add it. Takes a bit of time to upload your photos but after that it’s simple and useful.

Reachli: www.reachli.com - Another useful tool to monitor your pins.

Hootsuite: www.hootsuite.com - Well this isn’t just for Pinterest but for all your Social Media Platforms. It saves time and gives you a dashboard view of all your posts, pins and tweets. Including scheduling tools and analytics.

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PAGE ONE Can you believe how fast summer flew? Many of us spent the season “on the hoof,” traveling to places near and far: We visited Paris and Spain, Colorado and New England, and spent our last hurrah in the Hamptons, cheering on equestrians from Wellington and beyond. (By the way, a must-have gift for the horse lover in your life? The Equestrian Lifestyle Destination, a gorgeous new coffee table book by the Bellissimos.) While we may wish there were more summer days, we do look forward to fall. We hope to see the leaves change in New England, soon, and to get to wear our new sweaters and coats and hats when we go. But we don’t have to travel that far to enjoy the taste of the season—only as far as our local cafe where our favorite barista greets our arrival with a smile and a delicious, steaming cup of pumpkin spice coffee. Fall is a transitional season that brings its own excitement. New possibilities seem to accompany the fall. In so many ways, it’s a season of beginnings. Remembering all those first days of school—with their new clothes, new shoes, and new books—we think of fall as a new year, complete with new friends, new hopes, and new goals. Don’t you? Of course, “fall” equals “fashion,” and we were front and center for the New York season, viewing the most gorgeous looks for Spring 2014. (O.M.G!) New York was its most splendid self, and the weather was superb We attended every show we could, enjoyed the Mercedes Benz Party and the lunch honoring Michael

Must SEE. Must DO. Must HAVE. Must GO! Kors, and saw old friends (and made new ones) from all around the world, everywhere we turned. We also stopped to pay our respects to the old Elaine’s, which is being refurbished by the folks from Parlor and will soon be known as The Writing Room. (Hmm. I wonder who will be at that front table?) And we were lucky enough to get a peek at the casual-but-elegant Rotisserie Georgette, a new rotisserie-themed eatery opened by Georgette Farkas, Daniel Boulud’s guru of PR. We treasured the time we spent with friends at The Hudson and on the roof deck at Soho House, too. Can we just say it again? WE LOVE NY this time of year! In the whirlwind of our return, we caught up with friends, checked out our art director’s kitchen (designed by our MADE girl, Jamie Janson WOW!), discovered a few new places in the county, and just generally enjoyed the tail end of a no-storm summer here in South Florida. Now we are gearing up for the HOLIDAYS and the social season. Hard to believe, but it will be here before we know it. Like, tomorrow. Seriously. Are you ready? NEW AND NOTEWORTHY: Debra K, our Foodie and Wellness guru, will be filming her PBS television special very soon here in Florida. And, speaking of foodies, we are excited about a bevy of beauteous new restaurant openings: There’s 3rd and 3rd and N2 Wine Bar in Delray; Del Frisco’s, The Meat Market, Cha Cha’s which

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is turning into GiGi’s, Tap and Tavern by Nick and Johnnies in Palm Beach. Boca has New York Favorite The Shake Shack (praise the Lord!), and there are more openings slated— keep your ear to the ground and your eyes on us. Jamie Janson of SOFLO HOME is moving to NORTHWOOD where she will have a bigger studio (and maybe some goods to go!). Find her at 421 Northwood Road, West Palm Beach, FL 33407. Michaela Paige is in the studio cutting a new album. Marcia Mitchell is charting in the UK Top 10. Boca resident and Creed lead singer, Scott Stap, debuts his new solo album. And there are artists galore in residence in Delray. Worth Avenue turns ONE HUNDRED! Look for a blow-out celebration on November 16th! Lord and Taylor opens in Mizner Park, and former Saks Palm Beach Gardens GM, the fabulous Mindy, heads it up! Saks and Neimans both sold to Canadian Companies. You heard it here! 150 Worth gets more amazing stores: Calamasi, Pretty Ballerina, and LOLE. (Did someone say, Shopping?!!) Rob Russell has another stellar season planned—including a visit by Regis Philbin—at The Colony Hotel, Palm Beach. And Eric Trump is engaged to his long-time and gorgeous girlfriend, Lara, while Ivanka is having baby number two. And so fall whirls us into another season. Carry on.

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Kitchen Renovation SOFLO HOME = SO Fabulous Jamie and Eric rock! Our very own art director, Laura DiBartolo Just had SOFLO Home install her gorgeous new Back splash. Her and her husband Matt couldn’t be more thrilled. After meeting Jamie Janson at our table 26 gathering she jumped at the chance to work with both Jamie and Eric to put together the most perfect backsplash design for her 50’s mid century modern kitchen. We fell in love with these fabulous Palm Beach kitchen and bath extrordinaires. For more information on SOFLO Home go to www.soflohomedesign.com

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Tabletop Book Releases New Coffee Table Photography Book Equestrian Sport Productions is proud to unveil their new collaboration with photographer Elena Lusenti, a stunning coffee table book that captures the beauty and atmosphere of the sport horse at the FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (FTI WEF) and Adequan Global Dressage Festival (ADGF). The brand-new book of images from last winter’s exciting events recently made its debut at The Hampton Classic Horse Show to rave reviews and is a timeless memento for any fan of equestrian sport. Don’t miss the opportunity to keep your memories of the 2013 FTI WEF and ADGF alive for years to come by purchasing this fantastic keepsake. Elena Lusenti’s beautiful photography captures the unique lifestyle of the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center from every angle. Quotes from exhibitors and some of the industry’s most respected equestrians add to the dynamic quality of the experience. The book is expertly designed and illustrates all of the beauty and majesty of the sport. Katherine Bellissimo, editor and publisher of the book, is proud to introduce the book that features Lusenti’s fantastic images of Wellington’s world-class events and can’t wait for everyone to get their copies. “Elena had approached me last fall about the project. She had just joined us as our official FTI WEF social photographer and had wanted to take the opportunity to leverage the shots that she was already taking for us,” Bellissimo detailed. “We discussed the concept and agreed that our goal for the book would be an artistic photographic depiction of the FTI WEF and AGDF experience.” Books are available now for just $80 plus shipping and handling. To purchase your copy, contact Annette Goyette at 561-793-5867 or annette@equestriansport.com. 9 0 | P A L M B E A C H Woman

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For the past 12 years Daniela Dadurian, M.D., has been making women and men feel and look better with the use of noninvasive, medical procedures.

aniela Dadurian is a walking billboard for her anti-aging and medical spa, but that’s only a small part of her success in the flawless skin business. Dadurian, who is currently obtaining a fellowship in stem cell therapy, is known for her compassion toward patients and medical talent. Dadurian is the founder of MD Beauty Labs in West Palm Beach, a medical spa that brings the latest anti-aging and preventive medical technology to patients. Dadurian opened the practice in 1997 and at the time focused only on internal medicine. Then in 2001, she expanded the existing practice into anti-aging and preventative. “I still practice internal medicine, focusing on executive physicals, and I still treat patients that I have had since day one when I started practicing in West Palm Beach in 1997.” Immigrating to the United States, Dadurian settled down in Miami to attend the University of Miami. She received a bachelor of science from UM in 1988 and a medical degree from University of Miami Medical School in 1994. She then completed her residency program in internal medicine also at Miami Medical School.

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“I feel like I made the right decision because in whatever I am practicing today, whether it is anti-aging, preventative or cosmetic medicine, I see the person as a whole, and my internal medicine residency training is an tremendous asset in that aspect.” She is board-certified by the American Board of Anti-Aging and Regenerative Medicine and American Board for Laser Surgery, both private organizations not affiliated with or recognized by the Florida Board of Medicine. A medical career was never a surprise for Dadurian, who was born in Romania, raised in Germany and attended high school in England. Her parents were both talented in their own means, and Dadurian took a little from both. Her mother was an architect and painter; her father was an orthopedic surgeon. “I feel that I have inherited the perfect combination of artistic eye from my mother and manual skills from my father to be successful in the field of cosmetic medicine.” Dadurian got her first glimpse of medicine at age five; she would follow her father into the O.R. and watch his surgeries. “I have always had the utmost respect for my parents since they escaped communism when I was five years old. With no worldly possessions other than their education, [they] made a successful life for themselves in a completely, new country with a small child,” she said. 96 | P A L M B E A C H Woman

After her father passed away from lung cancer in 2001, Dadurian faced a turning point in life. “I no longer wanted to treat conditions that already existed but wanted to focus on preventing people from being ill,” she explained. “At the same time in 2001, Botox became FDA approved for the cosmetic use of glabella lines. There was an increased interest from my large female patient base asking me

to find out about minimally invasive cosmetic procedures, which also sparked an interest in me.” At MD Beauty Labs, Dadurian practices a whole-body approach. She evaluates everything from anti-aging to preventative, nutritional and emotional wellbeing. Her practice also employs Robert L. Hunter, OBGYN, who specializes in hormone replacement and sexual medicine, estheticians and a registered nurse. There are also several weight loss programs guided by physicians. “One of the reasons I find this field so exciting is that there are exponential advances every year in this field. The trend is going more and more toward non-surgical procedures, and I love going to all of the conferences all over the world to learn what the latest and best treatments are.” Perhaps Dadurian’s best philosophy is that she practices what she preaches. “I decide on whether or not I want to provide a treatment by trying it on myself first.” She also doesn’t force any procedures on patients. Rather she asks them what their concerns are, and then follows up with whether or not they would her opinion. She offers her truthful recommendation and allows the patient the choice to decide. Dadurian, who is 48, has amazing skin, and while her gorgeous complexion is also from her heritage—half-Armenian, half-Greek— it also comes from respecting her skin and the sun. “I was a model [student] 20 years old [in that] all I did was study, not go to parties, drink, smoke or lay in the sun.” And for being a doctor who specializes in all-things that can make you beautiful, her beauty routine is simple: She uses her stem cell cleanser and regimen both mornings and evenings.

“I feel like I made the right decision because in whatever I am practicing today, whether it is antiaging, preventative or cosmetic medicine, I see the person as a whole, and my internal medicine residency training is an tremendous asset in that aspect.”

“I believe in what I am practicing. I love the diversity and the possibilities [of anti-aging and prevention]. I love the ever, new emerging technologies and I love to have the opportunity to be at the forefront of new technologies,” said Dadurian, who alludes to a possible second location. “In my opinion, if you are passionate about what you do, success will follow automatically.”

Basic Principles in

Room Design By Renee Clancy, Design Specialist

The ultimate goal of interior design is to produce a

harmonious space that appeals to all the senses. There are many principles in design that act as artistic protocols which assist us in making a room engaging. In developing an understanding of these basic concepts, you can begin to acquire the ability to create and implement your own design plan. First and foremost, you must have a clear understanding of the functionality of the space and its transitional capacity throughout the day. Whether part of a residential home or commercial property, one room often has to act as a plethora of different environments depending on who is actively using the space.

Questions to keep in mind:

1. What is the overall use of the space? 2. How many people will occupy the space at any given time? 3. What is the preferred color palette of the people using the space? If you are embarking on a project yourself or meeting with a design team for the first time, these are critical questions that need to be answered. More often than not, clients can solicit thoughtful discussion by referring back to these questions. In doing so, the space is ensured to be not only pleasing to mind and body, but also adequate for any function that is required of that area. Once you have a clear understanding of the potential of the space, it is very easy to progress to the next step of considering the layout and what will be a visually appealing end result. A design specialist can assist you in creating focal points, symmetry, balance in conjunction with visual weight, and of course a traffic pattern that allows everyone to navigate the room with relative ease. Distance considerations are an important part of furniture placement. For instance, in a working environment people should not be seated more than six to eight feet apart, as it becomes difficult to communicate. In large rooms or a great room, it is recommended that the space be divided into zones allowing different activities to occur in designated areas such as television

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viewing, dining, and areas for thoughtful conversation. On average, people require about 25 to 30 inches to comfortably navigate thru a residential home, so including this in your layout is imperative. When setting up a dining area, it is always important to accommodate people comfortably. Twelve inches in front and to either side of a person is a good rule of thumb when considering an appropriate seat to table ratio. You should also leave at least two and a half feet between the back of the chair and the closest wall, allowing the chair to be pulled out while someone is occupying the space. Remember, if an area rug is being used under the table, all four legs of the chair should remain on the rug even when the chair is moved in order to allow a person to be seated. There are many ways to make a room feel warm and inviting. It is most pleasing to the eye when you can view the room in its entirety, and observe all of the design elements by the order in which they are presented. Color schemes are one of the most important concepts of a design plan. These elements should be evenly distributed throughout the room, utilizing different textures and materials including fabric, paint and wall-coverings that enhance and add depth to the overall palette. Last but not least are the accessories, allocating the true expression of a personal space. Once your color palette and furniture has been selected and your primary feature wall or focal point determined, it is easier to accessorize a room. Always start with your favorite things or items that are dear to you. Arrange them in groups based on a common theme, for example color and style. In doing so you exemplify their shared features ultimately making a larger statement. Artwork and family photos are a wonderful way to accessorize a room. Not only does it permit one to see a very personal side of the owner; it is also a great way to complement all elements of the room. There are many ways to arrange art work once youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve determined the look you want to achieve. You can start by grouping your pieces by theme, similar frames/matting, black and white vs. color etc. When selecting pieces, always consider size and scale, and, in general, make sure the area being covered is two-thirds the width of the furniture or architectural element it is embellishing. When starting a new project, it is always helpful to gain as much information as possible. Designing can be a harrowing experience for the beginner, but understanding the basic elements and principles is the key to grasping the fundamental components of this wonderful art form.

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“Energize your soul” channeling insight & knowledge our energy coaches insight on the next

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We all could use some insight to what’s to come in our lives. It’s like a heads-up on what to look out for, look forward to or to accept. It especially helps us adapt to changes. I am here, to be your “messenger.” I channeled some information to make your lives a bit clearer for the next three months. I clairaudiently hear messages from positive sources and also use an oracle deck for extra fun!

To be pure and clear is being without any “junk,” as I call it. Energizing yourselves to be clear and clean can be done by offering yourselves “you time.” This personal time is for you to notice how your body feels having clearer thoughts without chaos. That is my meaning of pure. Re- charging however is hard to do if you are the person who does “everything” for everyone else. Since you are taking time to read this-it means there is hope for you! You do want “me” time. Energizing your soul is taking a walk on the beach, riding a bike or sitting with no thoughts! Do something for you and allow yourself to enjoy those moments knowing you deserve them! November is a month to say “Yes!” At least this 2013 it is. It also is a number 11 which means making good decisions of what you say “yes” to.

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By Jolie DeMarco

October is a month to energize your soul. This month brings a number 25 which enhances human inner balance and a number 1 that give you time to breathe and re-charge from your hectic lives.

What does energizing your soul really mean? Well, we all have this pure energy in our bodies, sometimes it can be covered up by life’s obstacles. The true soul is pure and wants to stay that way. We always need to feel complete in life and for many people that is a lifelong task since “we humans” always want more of everything. Let’s talk about simply energizing your soul-imagine energy like high vibrational fuel for the body and mind but on a relaxed level. We are made up of energy. This energy has frequencies of vibrations that affect our moods, thoughts, and how we others perceive who we are. These vibes can be crystal clear, muddled or anywhere in-between.

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I would like to express that the letters “n and o” are changed in the word November -according to me. I call this month “Yes- vember.” I renamed this month to this new happier name because intuitively I foresee this month’s vibes becoming very positive for most people. There will also be many good decisions you need to make so please be mindful before you decide anything. I’m going to share a cute story about the month named November. Since the age of 6, my grandmother said to me: “Jolie, it’s almost November- your birthday is coming soon,” I replied awry and loudly” YES, grandma YES-vember!” I guess it was the vibration of the sound of yes, I liked rather than the vibrations that come from the word “no”. All artwork was channeled through Jolie DeMarco intuitively. All energy art is combined in an oracle card deck available in stores and at www.JolieDeMarco.com

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FTI Winter Equestrian Festival Where: Equestrian Sports Productions equestriansport.com

2/4-2/9

American International Fine Art Fair

Where: Palm Beach County Convention Center aifaf.com

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Salvation Army:

12/6

Historical Society of Palm Beach County “Archival Evening”

11/10

Veterans Day Parade

Where: Clematis Street wpb.org

11/11

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation:

“65 Roses Golf Classic” Where: Trump International Golf Club, WPB cff.org

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Palm Beach Jazz Fest Where: Meyer Amphitheatre

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Where: The Breakers

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12/6-12/8 Palm Beach Marathon & Run Fest usroadsports.com

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Ruth Rales JFS Annual Gala:

Where: St. Andrews CC. Co-Chairs: Wendy Legum, Roxane Lipton & Jill Viner ruthralesjfs.org

“Candlelight Soiree” Where: The Breakers salvationarmysouth.org

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International Society of Palm Beach:

“A Night to Remember” Where: Mar-a-Lago Club palmbeachgalas.com

1/14-1/18 FOTOfusion

Palm Beach Photographic Centre fotofusion.org

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South Florida Fair Where: South Florida Fairgrounds southfloridafair.com

12/9

School of the Arts Foundation Guild: Musical Luncheon, 11:30am at Club Colette 561.805.6298 or www.soafi org

12/13-12/17

Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival Where: Various Locations pbfoodwinefest.com

1/23-1/27

Art Palm Beach Where: Palm Beach County Convention Center artpalmbeach.com

Palm Beach Jewelry, Art & Antique Show

Where: Palm Beach County Convention Center palmbeachshow.com

2/15-2/17

MartiGras Fine Art Festival Where: Abacoa Town Center artigras.org

2/22-2/23

Lake Worth Street Painting Festival Where: DWNTN LW

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Kravis Center for the Performing Arts:

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Festival of the Arts BOCA

Where: Mizner Park Amphitheater & Mizner Park Cultural Center Plaza Real festivaloftheartsboca.org

3/20-3/23 Palm Beach International Boat Show

Where: Flager Drive, Downtown WPB

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Kravis Center for The Performing Arts Annual Gala, 6pm at the Kravid Center. Monika Preston, chairman; Kathryn Vecellio, honorary chairman; Kim Havlicek, vice chairman. 561.651.4320

“Palm Beach Wine Auction” Where: Mar-a-Lago Club

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2/14-2/18

2/24-3/2

Honda Classic

Where: PGA National Resort & Spa thehondaclassic.com

3/21-3/23

Boca Bacchanal

Where: Various Locations bocabacchanal.com

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PrideFest of Lake Worth and the Palm Beaches Where: Bryant Park, LW compassglcc.com

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Change is inevitable. But how you do change—face change, make a change, react to change—is up to you. As the revolving seasons and the slippery hands on the clock will tell you, yesterday is gone—yet tomorrow is promised to no one. That leaves only one precious gift, the gift of today. To live today to its fullest, you may find you need to make a change. This might be as simple as changing the color of your lip gloss, or it might be as difficult as leaving someone you love behind or changing your job and doing what you really love. But it’s leaps of faith that get people to new destinations, so be the change if you have to be. Fear change? We all do, but this ain’t no dress rehearsal. This is it. Today is the day to be a first-rate version of yourself rather than a second-rate version of someone else. Do you love yourself for who you are and all that you are? If not, then it’s up to you. Be the change.

Lauren Malis, Editor-in-Chief P A L M B E A C H Woman

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