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10 In the Bag
A purse for every spring event
20 Nicole Holcomb
Local CrossFitter grabs national attention
26 Leah Retrum
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Columbus native helms new local program
editor Jenny elig copY editor Katharine smith art director amanda Waltz
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Social Media Anxiety Uncover some ways to tame the online beast
reguLars 5
She Says Views from the street
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Just a Minute
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Out & About Local events
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She Finds Reader’s choice
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Prom-a-Rama Winner Hannah Gregory
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Cuisine Spring mix
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She Designs Painted flats
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>> editor’s note
Crash Learning attitude can change your perspective
I was sitting on my bed painting this editor’s note in my head using broad strokes. my mental rough draft included themes of strength, with a mention of nicole holcomb, a crossFit competitor and this month’s cover feature (see p. 20). I was also going to include some lines about passion for civic involvement along with some words about c. Leah retrum, community navigator for the new engage columbus program (see p. 26). and then I was possibly going to wrap up with some prom memories, with a nod to our Prom-a-rama 2015 winner, hannah gregory (you’ll find her on p. 32). truth be told, I was a little behind the eight ball on this note, but that’s how editor’s notes often go. But with a little mental mapping, it would be a breeze. then it happened. From the street below, I heard the screech, the crash, and the grinding of metal and fiberglass. the sound was so close I knew it had to be my car. and it was. I ran to the picture window in my living room and confirmed the brutal truth: my parked car had been forced from its parking space, turned out and nudged across the intersection to the corner diagonal. I headed outside to see the damage; bits and pieces of my mini cooper, the car I’d loved the most, were strewn along the street. the driver who hit my car, a middle-age woman, stood uninjured but weeping softly next to her car; her car was also probably damaged beyond repair. neighbors had poured from their homes; I called 911 to find that an officer had already been dispatched. It can’t be said that columbus isn’t neighborly. I called a friend, who showed up with cans of sparkling water and emotional support. In the chilly night, surrounded by flashing lights and infused with anxiety over losing one of my prized possessions, I looked at what could possibly be a terrifying chasm or black abyss and decided that no, I wouldn’t make it that bad. though I maintained a fairly level head during the events of sept. 11 (and I lived less than a mile from the Pentagon at the time), I have a tendency to be a tad dramatic regarding other events in my life; a bad date can put me in a tailspin, and corrections on printed stories haunt me for ages. I tossed and turned all night after filing my insurance claim. I was looking at cars on craigslist, checking my email for confirmation of my claim and wracking my brain to solve this problem. after getting maybe two hours of sleep, I rose to find a text message from a friend. “however it works out, it will be just fine and probably better,” the text read. “Your attitude is what changes things.” that’s the message I’d like to carry well into spring: a positive attitude might not fix a car, but it will change how we approach the damage that is done.
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each issue we ask women a different question. this month:
“what advice would you give to your high school self?”
“that bucket hat is not as cool as you think.” — kelsey declue
“It’s OK not to know exactly what you want to be when you grow up. sometimes it takes actually living life to figure out what you are interested in professionally.” — lindsey Babinec
“I’d tell myself how important it is to learn to love yourself through and through. I wish we had a class on wellness that covered whole wellness, (one) that taught us how to care for our emotional health, social, financial, physical, community and career.” — rose ellen adams
“Focus on what a goal truly is. Find someone who is living the life you desire and making the financial income you desire and soak up their wisdom. Listen to my mom a lot more. and not worry about who does or doesn’t like me!” — donna hardesty
“struggle less with body image that may be forced upon you by others. Women are all shapes and sizes.” — kerry emmert stahl
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Komboo-what? You may have passed by the bottles of kombucha tea in the organic foods section at Kroger and wondered just what is inside. The most basic description we can give you is that it’s a fermented tea. Made of sweetened tea that’s been fermented with the help of a probiotic culture, kombucha (pronounced “KOM-boocha”) continues to gain mainstream popularity. The tea’s origins are steeped in the steppes of Russia and China, where the beverage has been consumed for centuries. Great, but how does it taste? Without the addition of fruit juices, the liquid (versus dry) kombucha tea tastes sort of like hard cider. Some begrudgingly describe the slightly vinegary brews as acquired tastes, while others happily reach for the naturally fizzy fermented drink in place of sodas, diet and otherwise. Locally, you’ll find Kombucha Wonder Drink, a traditional beverage made from black and oolong teas, for $3 to $4 at Natural Choices, 1825 Central Ave., and Synergy Organic & Raw/G.T.’S Enlightened Organic Raw Kombucha, which includes original and fruit flavors, $3 to $5 at Kroger, 3110 N. National Road.
Landscape tip “Cold injury can leave some plants looking half-dead coming out of the winter,” says Kris Medic, agriculture, natural resources and community development educator at the Bartholomew County Purdue Extension Office. “What to do? A wait-and-see attitude is often the most helpful thing. Yes, you have permission to do nothing, at least for a while. As spring warms up, you will see what’s growing and what isn’t.” For more information and other horticultural tips, visit ag.purdue.edu/hla/Extension/nle/Articles. 6
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Sure, we have some boutiques with adorable offerings right here in Columbus. But if you like to cast a wide net when it comes to shopping, check out online shopping service Stitch Fix. For a monthly fee, Stitch Fix personal shoppers will send you an assortment of clothing and accessories picks. If you like an item, you keep it and are charged for it. Don’t dig it? Send it back. "I like Stitch Fix because of the surprise element,” said Grace Kestler, Columbus native and Stitch Fix recommender. “It's exciting to see what pieces the stylist sends! In a town with limited boutique style stores, Stitch Fix is a good outlet to grow a unique and personalized wardrobe.” Visit StitchFix.com for details.
iFeel Pretty In these days of Kim Kardashian and highly polished candid shots, most of us are well aware of contouring makeup. Once relegated to the routine of drag queens, contouring makeup can, when applied properly, play up our strong features and downplay the parts of our face about which we might feel so-so. But there is the matter of slogging through thousands of YouTube videos to find just the right contouring lesson. Leave it to major makeup retailer Sephora to make things easy with its Pocket Contour Class. Available only on mobile phone platforms, the tutorials start when you select your face shape, upload a photo, and learn how to refine your features using simple makeup tricks. You find the Pocket Contour Class on your smart phone at SephoraContour.com.
recommended reading Recommended Reading selections by Mary Clare Speckner, adult programming director at the Bartholomew County Public Library
“slaying the debt dragon: how one Family conquered their Money Monster and Found an inspired happily ever after” by cherie Lowe uthor Cherie Lowe lives just up the road in Greenwood. She is an “ordinary” wife and mom who one day discovered her family owed $127, 482.30. Lowe and her husband did not live like millionaires and drive ultra-snazzy cars or wear ultra-chic clothes, but they did have student loans, car payments, house payments, hospital bills and more.
any of us have endured a small panic attack over the years. But what if you suffer from more than just a small bout now and then? Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older (18 percent of U.S. population). Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only about one-third of those suffering receive treatment. Stossel, the editor of The Atlantic magazine, has suffered from a lifetime of debilitating anxiety disorders. His book covers six generations of his family’s history including nervous stomachs,
depression, acute anxiety and a possible suicide. Stossel’s mother had panic attacks and is afraid of heights and public speaking. Stossel is no fan of public speaking, either. “My Age of Anxiety” traces the history of anxiety from Hippocrates to Søren Kierkegaard, to the investigations by 19thcentury scientists such as William James and Sigmund Freud. Stossel examines treatments that have been developed to counteract anxiety attacks, and he depicts the toll anxiety, with its power to paralyze, has on humanity. Stossel also covers others who suffer from anxiety and how
The Lowes followed advice from money guru and author Dave Ramsey. Four years after the Lowes’ debt discovery, Cherie Lowe and her husband appeared on Ramsey’s radio show to declare their debt-free status. Ramsey’s book “The Total Money Makeover” was the first stop on the Lowes’ getting out-of-debt journey, but the family also incorporated their own strategies into killing their debt; these are the secrets Lowe shares in “Slaying the Debt Dragon.” Lowe holds that each family, along with research, needs to set goals and bring their own grit, gifts and imagination to the process of slaying debt. In “Slaying the Debt Dragon,”
Lowe covers budgets, meal planning, Christmas giving, being a stay-at-home mom. With doses of marriage advice heaped in with financial philosophies, her book does not read like a typical money book. Lowe is a friend who has traveled the same roads. You can read more about Lowe and her family at queenoffree.net and you can catch her in person at 6:30 p.m. April 21 at the Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St. Her talk is part of this year’s celebration of Money Smart Week and is sponsored by the Bartholomew County Financial Literacy Coalition. For more information, call (812) 379-1266
“My age of anxiety: Fear, hope, dread, and the search for peace of Mind” by scott stossel they found ways to manage and control it. “My Age of Anxiety” is at once inspirational and humorous and always offers hope and encouragement to those who suffer from anxiety and panic attacks.
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Spring yields a host of events ART EXPOSURE
GIRLS NIGHT OUT
April 17 “Columbus City Hall: Center for Civic Inspiration”
April 26 “A New Look at Lasting Impressions”
This exhibit explores Charles Bassett’s design intent and the public art program that have helped to make Columbus City Hall a center for civic inspiration. Exhibit continues through June 27. Time: Exhibit opens with a reception, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Regular hours: Tuesday to Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Location: IU Center for Art + Design Gallery, 310 Jackson St. Cost: Free. Information: columbusarchives.org.
The Columbus Symphony Orchestra presents selections in this spring concert directed by Andrew Lyon. Time: 3:30 p.m. Location: Judson S. Erne Auditorium at Columbus North High School, 1400 25th St. Cost: $10 for adults; $5 for students 12 to 18 and senior citizens; children under 12, accompanied by an adult, free. Information: csoindiana.org.
April 19 Music Series at First Presbyterian Church Flutist Cindy McMillin and pianist Ray Hass will perform music by Bach, Mendelssohn, Hindemith, Poulenc and Faure. Time: 3 p.m. Location: First Presbyterian Church, Seventh and Franklin streets. Cost: Admission is free; offerings will be taken. Information: (812) 372-3773.
May 16 “A Tribute to My Favorite Divas” Soprano Jenny Heichelbach performs as part of the St. Bartholomew Concert Series, with selections ranging from operatic arias to Broadway songs to pop music to songs of faith. Time: 7 p.m. Location: St. Bartholomew Catholic Church, 1306 27th St. Cost: Free. Information: (812) 379-9353, ext. 237 or bminut_stb@ yahoo.com.
April 25 Columbus Indiana Philharmoic presents “Best of Broadway” Columbus native Mary Claire King returns to her hometown to perform Broadway hits with the philharmonic. Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Judson S. Erne Auditorium at Columbus North High School, 1400 25th St. Information and tickets: (812) 376-2638.
CIVIC INSPIRATION: Columbus’ City Hall is the subject of the new Columbus Indiana Architectural Archives exhibit at IUCA+D.
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April 18 CAP Adult Prom The third annual Family Service CAP Adult prom will feature food, a cash bar, party favors, red carpet prom photos, a silent auction, a DJ and a prom court. Time: 7 p.m. Location: Commons Mall, 328 Jackson St., Columbus. Cost: $30. Information and tickets: (812) 314-2953 or familyservicebc.org.
May 19 Elvis Impersonator Dave Ehlert The King, or a close facsimile, returns and asks that you join him at the Bartholomew County Public Library as he sings his personal favorites. This unique performance provides an intimate look at the music that made Elvis a legend. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Cost: Free. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org.
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April 23 Folk Songs Lincoln Loved
May 14 and 15 Spring on the Farm
April 25 Run for the Ivy
This entertaining and interactive singalong program of American folk songs includes the favorite ditties of President Lincoln. Performer Adam Miller is an award-winning folk singer, storyteller and autoharp virtuoso. Time: 6 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Public Library, 536 Fifth St., Columbus. Cost: Free. Information: (812) 379-1266 or mybcpl.org
Spring on the Farm is a hands-on experience that highlights farm life from the years 1880 to 1920. Enjoy activities such as rope making, hand tools, butter churning, basket making, gardening, farm animals and more. Special demonstrations of black powder gun shooting and musical presentations will offered throughout the day. Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $2 per person; one adult free for every five children. Location: Henry Breeding Farm, 13730 N. Road 100W, Edinburgh. Information: (812) 372-3541 or bartholomewhistory.org.
The 11th annual Ivy Tech Community College Run for the Ivy 10K Run and 5K Run/Walk fundraiser raises scholarship funds for Ivy Tech students in our community while promoting healthy activities for participants. Time: 9 a.m. Location: Ivy Tech Community College, 4475 Central Ave., Columbus. Cost: Entry fees for varying levels. Information and registration: connect.ivytech.edu/events/ run-for-the-ivy.
April 25 38th Annual Festival of the Young Child A variety of organizations and agencies that provide programs for children up to age 8 will offer hands-on activities, games, prizes and program information. A snack will be served. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Time: 10 a.m. to noon. Location: Donner Center, 739 22nd St. Cost: Free. Information: columbusparksandrec.com.
May 2 Kelly Miller Circus Featuring all your favorite circus acts, this show is sponsored by Columbus Lions Club and Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Reserve Deputies. Time: 2, 5 and 7:30 p.m. Location: Bartholomew County Fairgrounds. Advance tickets: $12 adults, $6 children; tickets at the gate, if available: $16 and $8. Information and tickets: Available during banking hours at MainSource Columbus area offices and at Kroger from 5 to 8 p.m. Fridays and noon to 8 p.m. Saturdays starting April 10, 5 to 9 p.m. April 27 through April 30, and noon to 9 p.m. May 1 (final day for discount ticket sales).
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Learn something new
April 18 and 19 Home, Health and Garden Show Learn about your health and get home improvement and gardening tips during the eighth annual show. You’ll find demonstrations, kids’ activities and concessions. Time: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. April 18 and noon to 4 p.m. April 19. Location: Bartholomew County Fairgrounds. Cost: Free. Information: therepublic.com.
May 2 Katie McBurnett 5K The first Columbus Katie McBurnett 5K will help raise money to support “Remember Katie Donate Life,” including the Cough Buddy program at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health and Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at St. Vincent; the Beads of Hope program at Riley; and the first Katie McBurnett Memorial Scholarship to be awarded in 2016. Time: 9 a.m. Location: Mill Race Park. Entry fee is $20. Information: (812) 552-3649 and rememberkatiedonatelife.com.
May 1 Ignite Columbus Ignite is a fast-paced idea-sharing competition held in more than 100 cities worldwide. Watch as innovative thinkers present their ideas for community improvement and then vote for your favorite presenter in one of two categories. Time: 6:30 p.m. Location: Mill Race Center, 900 Lindsey St. Cost: Free; food and drinks available for purchase. Information: columbusareachamber.com/ spotlight/ignite.
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In Bag THE
Whether it’s a simple satchel, a multifunctional clutch or a large carryall, we gather some of the season’s best bags. By Jenny Elig | Photos by Andrew Laker
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Simple geometry
Play up your angles with a purse inspired by math class. Triple 7 clutch, $36.95, Red Lips Spatique
Your current carryall
Blush and nude colors abound this season and make for a quietly edgy accent. Urban Expressions purse, Minash, $110
Seeing red
This large-and-in-charge hobo will carry all of your stuff through all of your treks. Satchel, $325, DKNY Outlet
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Hold on to what matters
Golden ages
Use a small clutch as a wallet for easy transitions from day to evening. Salmon clutch, $24.99; aqua clutch, $34.99; fuchsia clutch, $19.99, all available at Nine West Outlet
Metallics let you shine through the night. Urban Expressions gold mini purse, $65, Minash
Pattern play
This year, pepper your wardrobe with funky textiles and fun motifs. Mighty Purse clutch and cellphone charger, $131.25, Baker’s Fine Gifts; Nine West patterned bag, $140, Wilson’s Leather and Brighton, $190, Lockett’s Ladies Shop.
It’s Easy Being Green
This season falls into step with these verdant hues. Vera Bradley quilted purse, $58, Lockett’s Ladies Shop; Kelly green leather purse, $160, Wilson’s; peacock studded purse, $160, Wilson’s; aqua purse, $89, Nine West
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Coming up Color
Jewel colors lend a vibrant touch to your wardrobe. Yellow purse, $160, Wilson’s Leather; Baggallini red purse, $124.95, Baker’s Fine Gifts; cobalt blue clutch, $85, DKNY Outlet
Subtle flourishes
A bag is only as good as the details involved. Latico bone-colored bag, $147.50, Baker’s Fine Gifts
Where We Shopped Lockett’s Ladies Shop, 426 Washington St. (812) 376-8363, lockettsladiesshop.com Minash Boutique, 2485 Beam Road. (812) 799-7915, minashboutique.com Red Lips Spatique, 643 Washington St. (812) 372-0477, on Facebook at Red Lips Spatique Baker’s Fine Gifts, 433 Washington St. (812) 372-9635, on Facebook at Baker’s Fine Gifts DKNY, Nine West and Wilson’s Leather at Edinburgh Premium Outlets, 11622 N.E. Executive Drive, Edinburgh. (812) 526-9764, premiumoutlets.com/edinburgh
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She Finds
For April, we thought we’d turn the mike over to you, and we asked you readers to tell us what beauty products have worked for you in recent years. Here are some of the products you raved about.
BH Cosmetics “The line is affordable and Leaping Bunny certified.” – Holly Tittle-Hudson
Garb2Art's Vegan Salve for Garbage Butts “It may not be the typical ‘beauty’ product, but without it, chapped faces make for a difficult makeup application. If you want a true beauty product, garb2Art's colorgarb powder foundation is the BOMB. I have really uneven skin tones and the 'naked 1' color is perfect on me. No funny line at my jaw, and it completely blends in and doesn't leave me feeling chalky.” – Becky Crider
Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Serum “It makes me look rested even when I'm not. And Kiehl's Skin Rescuer is a must-have in my makeup bag.” – Cara Jean Marcy
Nanoblur “It minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. You apply before foundation.” – Kerry Emmert Stahl
Not Your Mother’s Girl Powder Volumizing Hair Powder “I am in love with this hair powder. If you need volume and don't have a lot of time, this is the absolute bomb!” – Dawn Andrews
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L’Oreal’s Volume Filler line of hair-care products “It really does make my hair seem twice as thick.” – Katherine Johnston
Nivea In-Shower Body Lotion “I L-O-V-E this stuff! I have suffered many dry skin winters because lotion after the shower was way too heavy and would also need to 'dry' before I could get dressed. With Nivea In-Shower Body Lotion, I am moisturized every day. It's easy to use and easy to add to your shower routine. Shower and moisturize in one. There’s no muss!” – Heather Dunn
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Do you need a
Facebreak? How taming the social media beast can make you feel better
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hat are your Facebook habits like? Do you start when you get home, scrolling through your Facebook newsfeed, liking a friend’s status here and some vacation photos there. Do you look at the clock and find your evening gone? Or do you even wait until the evening? Do you ever log off? As most of Facebook’s more than 1 billion users know, the social media site can be, simultaneously, an incredible, helpful resource and a horrible drain on your time. Facebook can also be a drain on your emotions, says Dr. Michael Stark, a psychiatrist who serves as the medical director of mental health services at Columbus Regional Health. Story by Jenny Elig
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Pressing the ‘like’ button
Facebook has its good points, Stark says. The site is a good way to stay in touch with people, such as high school classmates with whom you might have otherwise lost touch. For the more introverted among us, Facebook can give a line of communication. “I think that’s an easy avenue to touch base with others,” Stark says. “A phone call for that person may be more intense.”
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But Facebook in not an online rose garden full of virtual tea parties. Facebook can give users a skewed perspective of our friends’ lives. After all, we tend to post only the positive things, the successes in our lives, Stark says. “People may look at that and feel as if their lives don’t stack up,” he explains. “But you’re really only seeing a limited glimpse into that person’s life. At times it can be easy to look at Facebook and see all the positive posts. In reality, you’re only seeing the highlights and less of the everyday life.” If you find yourself comparing your life to someone’s Facebook feed, remember that you’re not seeing mundane moments that go on in everyone’s lives, Stark adds. Take your feelings out of the picture and look at the time that you spend on Facebook. “I think the time spent on (Facebook) is something that can be concerning,” he says. “Some people get wrapped up in Facebook, and that really limits your interactions with people you see every day.” Facebook can limit your personal interactions with your family, too, cramping conversations. “I see parents often on their phones on Facebook when they’re at a practice with their kids. That’s an opportunity to engage with your child lost.” Finally, Facebook can be an addiction, Stark says, complete with mood symptoms upon withdrawal.
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Stop ‘newsfeeding’ your problem
A fast and easy way to lessen its potential ill effects on your psyche is to minimize your Facebook time. Stark advises users to: • Put concrete limits on Facebook use if it’s a growing concern. • Decide when and where you’re going to check your Facebook account. Limit it to break times when you’re at work. • Set timers as one method to regulate the time you spend on Facebook. When the timer goes off, you log off. • Focus on building real relationships offline for introverted people. “If you really wanted to have a relationship with a person, it would really have to extend beyond the Internet,” Stark says. • Be mindful of your communication. “Facebook is an avenue for communication,” he says, “but it should not be the sole form of communication.”
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nicole holcomb shows her strength as a fitness buff and gym owner
he chains suspending the gymnastic rings rattle as Nicole Holcomb twists and turns on them. Her chalkdusted hands support her body as it arcs and swings in the cold spring air pulsing through the 812 CrossFit gym. With her wide-set blue eyes and blonde hair plaited in an intricate lattice around her head, Holcomb looks like a Swiss milk maid or a Bo Peep-esque shepherdess. Well, from the neck up, at least. From the neck down, Holcomb’s body bears an impressive rope of muscles. It’s a body shaped by formidable workouts, workouts that would fell a grown man.
Holcomb can deadlift 350 pounds. In a photo session, she demurs to flex a muscle for a posed shot, instead gracefully raises a 65-pound weight, holding it aloft as the camera lights click and pop. “I probably feel prettiest with a barbell over my head,” she says. THE INCREDIBLE HOLCOMB For most of her 27 years, Holcomb has been an athlete of some form or another. The Columbus native started in gymnastics. “In high school, I dabbled in a lot of things,” she says. “I did cheerleading, gymnastics, track and field. I did the weight lifting program with the football players in school. I tried just a bunch of different stuff.”
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812 CrossFit owner Nicole Holcomb participates in CrossFit competitions around the country. She can deadlift 350 pounds.
After graduating from Columbus North High School, Holcomb spent two years at IUPUC, majoring in business. She bartended; she partied and was a student. Her interest in athletics ebbed a bit until, in her early 20s, she became a personal trainer at Columbus Fit. “I enjoyed it,” Holcomb says. “It was very fulfilling to get people to their goals so I started doing more.” Then she found CrossFit. Find what you love Holcomb and her husband, Craig Holcomb, married in 2010. They honeymooned in Hawaii, and Nicole Holcomb, ever conscious of her fitness, found a temporary gym in Hawaii. Across the street from her temporary gym, which was a standard gym with machines and weights, was a CrossFit gym. Peeking in at the CrossFit place next door, she saw devotees “doing movements that I had never seen before,” Holcomb recalls. “These girls were muscular and doing gymnastics-type exercises, like pull-ups. That's a big deal, for women to do pull-ups. And they had tires they were flipping and having so much fun. I had never seen anything like that.” 22
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CrossFit is a worldwide fitness program founded in 2000 by Greg Glassman in Santa Cruz, California. The workouts are based on fundamental movements and touch on activities from weightlifting to endurance to mobility. This high intensity workout is designed to make a well-rounded and competitive athlete. Intrigued by what she saw in Hawaii, Holcomb visited CrossFit.com. She started doing the online workouts, pushing herself at home until she went for a CrossFit certification class in Columbus, Ohio. In a large gym surrounded by fellow CrossFit enthusiasts, Holcomb watched as the wall-mounted clock counted down 3 … 2 …1… For five minutes, her body worked harder than it had ever worked. At the end of the five minutes, she couldn’t open her hands for having done so many pull-ups. “I couldn't catch my breath,” she recalls. “You just have this rush of blood. I just felt so different than I'd ever felt before. You're a little nervous at first, but you want more of it. I just accomplished so much in an incredibly short amount of time.”
Her baby The parking lot surrounding 812 CrossFit is gated; the building looks like what it is: an old manufacturing spot. The door to the 70,000-square-foot facility is painted with an inviting blue; entering the gym you’re hit with a burst of cold air that circulates through the open space. Most evenings, the warehouse is alive, filled with tire-flipping CrossFit devotees. Once a month, Holcomb, who co-owns the gym with her husband, hosts a workout that’s open to the entire community. Children come with their parents; in good weather, there are cookouts. There is a sense of community that Holcomb values. Along with her two mixed-breed dogs, 812 CrossFit is Holcomb’s baby. “It’s been a whirlwind,” she says. “I will say as a business owner, I’ve learned skills and trades that I have never anticipated.” The Holcombs’ baby grew faster than they anticipated. “When we first opened we were stoked to have five people in the class,” Holcomb says. “We thought we were rolling. Now at community workouts we will have, on average, 60 plus attendees.”
THE DRILL Working on her own body, Holcomb personally trains at least 14 hours a week, and that number bumps up to anywhere from 20 to 25 when she is preparing for a competition. “She’s by far the hardest working athlete out there,” husband and gym co-owner Craig Holcomb says. “And she's earned everything she's got. She trains for hours upon hours a day, traveling hundreds of miles a week. The sheer amount of time, the amount of weight that she lifts; the average person just couldn't fathom the amount of work that she puts in.” Holcomb’s diet is as regimented as her workouts; she’s an adherent to eating “clean,” that is, she explains, an all-natural diet that eschews any processed foods.
“You just have this rush of blood. I just felt so different than I’d ever felt before. You’re a little nervous at first, but you want more of it. I just accomplished so much in an incredibly short amount of time.” — Nicole Holcomb
Eating clean has become her way of life and anything high in sugar (think: PopTarts or cereal) physically makes her sick. Holcomb measures and weighs every meal precisely, eating up to 3,000 calories a day. Her breakfast of six eggs, a bowl of oatmeal and blueberries might sound like a large helping, but it’s crucial to her training. “For the most part I eat to perform,” she says. “I might have a cheat meal once per week, which is just whatever I’m craving.” In contrast to other 27-year-olds, who might be found out on a Friday, imbibing pitchers of beer, Holcomb cut out boozing as her athleticism grew. “I don't drink at all now,” she says. “At this point, I don't feel deprived. I have goals and they are very set in stone. I have so many people
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supporting me and rooting for me. It's not like I feel a lot of pressure from them, but I would be letting them all down. At this level, you pretty much have to do everything you can for performance, and you can't slip up for a couple of days. You have to be on it.” Greg Simmons, Holcomb’s weight lifting coach at the Iron Pit Gym in Bloomington, says she has one of the best work ethics he has ever been around. “This is probably a testament to her upbringing in gymnastics,” Simmons says. “I’ve worked with a lot of gymnasts before. They don’t tend to question anything. They listen to their coach and pretty much focus on what they do. She is all business.” Holcomb was laboring under this ethic when Reebok came knocking. The athletic gear company was looking for a CrossFit athlete to sponsor over the course of the CrossFit Games. Nicole Holcomb of Columbus, Indiana, was on their list.
Carson, California, for a grueling week of competition against the top 40 CrossFit athletes. “At the games they really throw some crazy stuff at you and you have to adapt,” Holcomb says. “The idea is to find the fittest in the world. They have to test across so many different domains.” Holcomb made her first appearances at the games in 2014. She traveled to California two weeks early to prepare for ocean swims and runs in the dry California heat. Going into the games she was ranked seventh in the world, a ranking that caught Reebok’s eye. Holcomb landed a sponsorship. The endorsement ended shortly after the games due to a back injury that had snuck up a month prior. She was able to participate, but performed below expectation. “Each year you have to prove yourself and prove your fitness, and that’s when the sponsorships come in,” Holcomb says. This year she is looking to redeem herself. “I had fun,” she says of the 2014 Games. “I learned a lot. I learned the process, which is a whirlwind; there's a lot to learn your first time. And now we're hoping to go back healthy.”
“I’ve worked with a lot of gymnasts before. They don’t tend to question anything. They listen to their coach and pretty much focus on what they do. She is all business.” — Greg Simmons
LET THE GAMES BEGIN Starting in late February the road to the CrossFit Games begins. First is the Open, a five-week competition in which the top 200 competitors from each age division advance to the Master Qualifier. This round lasts four days before competitors begin to dwindle. Only the top 20 from each age division advance to Regionals. Holcomb is currently ranked second in the Central East region, which includes Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio and Tennessee. Regionals take place in Minneapolis, where the top five in each age division will advance. Central East and North Central will combine, making it a competition between 16 different states. If you succeed, it’s off to the Reebok CrossFit Games in
BACK HOME Competitions are where Holcomb can flaunt her fitness skills and legitimize herself as a trainer, but at home at 812 is where she finds a satisfaction that rounds out her work. “The women that progress, they are my favorite to watch,” Holcomb says. “The thing that I enjoy the most is seeing their level of confidence go up. I think it is very empowering when a woman feels strong for the first time in her life: That she can go to the store and pick up a 40-pound bag of dog food and carry it to the counter no problem. There is not a lot out there that would prepare you for that.”
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passion A excellence Leah Retrum brings energy to new community program o less than media royalty Oprah Winfrey once remarked, “Passion is energy. Feel the power that comes from focusing on what excites you.” C. Leah Retrum doesn’t reference the quote from the former queen of daytime television and might not even know it. Nonetheless, she's living it. Retrum's passion has informed her role as daughter, sister and friend; as awardwinning swimmer, honors student and community volunteer. And since January, passion has fueled her enthusiasm as community navigator for Engage Columbus, a new program of the Heritage Fund. "I have past experiences, but what might set me apart is the passion I bring to it, never being satisfied with the status quo, but always trying to make things better," she says.
Home roots
An Anderson native, the now 29-yearold, known to most by her middle name, “Leah,” was an eighth-grader when her family moved to Columbus. But a link to
the Bartholomew County seat existed long before that, Retrum says. "We always had a house on Grandview Lake, so Columbus has always been a part of my life." Retrum's father, Dr. Eric Retrum, is a radiologist; her mother, Carmen, for whom she is named, was a stay-at-home mom to Retrum and her older siblings, a brother and two sisters. Indicative of the close relationship the couple shares with their offspring, her brother selected their father as best man for his wedding. "They were parents first, of course, but also friends,” Leah Retrum says. “And we have a great and open relationship. My father was a role model and someone to look up to. (He is) very driven. He knows what he wants and works very hard to get it. He's a radiologist, but also paints, writes music, plays guitar. He's also had some struggles, so he's someone to go to when you need encouragement or a pick-me-up.” "My mother was a nurse, and then volunteered as a school nurse and at hospice. We had the luxury and the blessing that she could stay home with us."
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Her brother also was a role model, she says. "John is six years older than I am and was kind of having the success that I wanted to have. Plus, he was a close friend. So certainly, within my family, I had plenty of role models." As for her sisters, Retrum says they are "best friends and vital to my mental, emotional and spiritual health." She counts another force that has helped shape her: A member of Columbus’ Terrace Lake Community Church, Retrum says faith has played an integral role in her life. That faith is just one of the traits that make Retrum an exemplary person and friend, says Courtney Smith, her longtime friend and Columbus-based personal trainer. The women met in middle school through their shared love of swimming and have been friends for 17 years. "Growing up, Leah was always my most responsible friend," Smith says. "She was the one friend my parents trusted explicitly; they
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never questioned any of my plans as long as Leah was involved.
"Columbus is lucky to have Leah working to better connect our community."
“Columbus is lucky to have Leah working to better connect our community.”
Retrum’s life is a subtle mélange of accomplishments. She graduated from Columbus North High School, where she earned state swimming titles in the 200-yard individual medley and in the 500-yard freestyle and relay, a cumulative eight state titles. In addition, she was named, in 2007, as one of the Indiana High School Swimming and Diving Hall of Fame first class of inductees. “When I think about the things I want to be known and remembered for ... other than my faith ... I'm most proud of my swimming career, because I worked hard for it and was passionate about it," she says. Leaving the Hoosier State for the Sunshine State, she excelled at the University of Florida (UF), volunteered as assistant coach for the UF men's and women's swim teams, and coordinated the team's weekly volunteer visits to the pediatric wings of a local hospital, where
— Courtney Smith "As an adult, she remains a close friend that I am grateful my children have as a role model. She has this incredible work ethic, a strong faith that drives her moral compass, and an infectious personality that draws people to her.
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Bright colors are in both the offices and the logo at Engage, the community program for which Leah Retrum serves as community navigator.
they encouraged young patients. In 2007 Retrum was presented the Outstanding Senior Leadership Award for Graduating Seniors, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; the following year, she received the Tracy Caulkins Award from the College of Health and Human Performance. Retrum graduated from UF in 2007 with a bachelor's degree in psychology. She earned a master's degree in health education and behavior/community health education in 2009, all while maintaining a cumulative 3.58 GPA. "When I went to college ... you know, at 18 the world's your oyster, and I was going out to see the world. Eventually, I began to realize how much I wanted to be back with family," she says.
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A destination of choice for many young professionals and retirees, Columbus is most often defined by its architecture, ambience and diverse population. But a recent survey concluded newcom-
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ers often feel adrift, unsure of how to navigate social waters, seek networking partners or secure volunteer opportunities. A wide range of organizations is in place to assist residents from other states and countries, among them CAMEO (Columbus Area Multi-Ethnic Organization), Columbus Young Professionals and the Interfaith Forum. The Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce also remains an integral entity, along with United Way of Bartholomew County. But something was still missing. Engage Columbus was formed as a program of the Heritage Fund, whose 2014 survey reflected a perceived disconnect between residents and community resources. The program became operational in March, an appropriate month for new beginnings. A gateway organization, if you will, Engage Columbus' mission is "to connect community members to the information, resources, opportunities, and people that will make them feel welcomed and engaged in the Columbus community."
Kristin Munn, community grant and outreach manager for Heritage Fund, says the community foundation received more than 30 applications for the community navigator position. Key attributes sought in the successful candidate included passion for the community, comfort in working with people of diverse backgrounds, communication skills and customer service. "We felt it was important to get someone who knew the local community and were super excited when Leah applied," Munn says. "She has experience in working with service organizations and in program development, she's laid-back, friendly and warm, and has a very welcoming personality and a real heart for service, which is really inspiring. "We just think she has the perfect balance of people and programming skills." If life is indeed all about timing, Retrum's timing was impeccable: She'd returned to the city in 2012. "I reached out to Tracy Souza [Heritage Fund president and CEO], and when this
opportunity came up, she asked me to think about (the community navigator position),” Retrum says. “The more I thought about it, the more excited I became, because once I'm passionate about something, it sort of takes on a life of its own." The community navigator position offers Retrum a chance to be more involved with the community. Working from a small carriage house on the Heritage Fund grounds, Retrum and crew have decorated the Engage Columbus offices with bright flashes of vibrant colors. She peeks around the orange door. Visitors sit on a green couch flanked by mustard-yellow chairs. It’s as though Retrum’s energy is manifest in the office itself. Engage Columbus is a modern take on community connection. "This is about getting Columbus into the next generation,” she says.
“... once I’m passionate about something, it sort of takes on a life of its own.” — Leah Retrum “And is about building relationships, so that's really exciting to me. What we're trying to do is to build a two-way bridge so that those who want to get involved with the community are aware of, and can find, appropriate community
partners through which to get involved," she says. Many, such as Munn, are assured that with Retrum onboard, success is guaranteed. "It's hard to believe she's only been onboard a couple months because she's already accomplished so much," Munn says. "She's a great team member and an asset to the program, for sure." Lending her thoughts on success for other women, Retrum says young women seeking leadership and excellence in their field should, first of all, believe in themselves, their skills and the experience they have. And find their passion. "I've had struggles, but am always working hard to find the next thing. I always want to be better and am not satisfied until I get there."
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winner annah Gregory is pretty stoked about prom. And she has good reason to be: The Columbus East High School junior is the winner of She magazine’s annual Prom-a-Rama contest. Gregory has won a dress allowance from That Special Touch; jewelry from Gold & Diamond; hair styling from Studio Shag; and dance lessons from Dance Street Studio. For Gregory, who will attend the Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp.’s prom, May 2 at The Commons, it is a chance to “let loose,” she says. “I feel that with the big atmosphere, you can be yourself and not worry about too many people staring at you.” It’s also a night to say goodbye to a lot of her friends who are seniors. “It's kind of the last big hurrah together before they leave,” she says. Gregory, whose interests include art and horseback riding (she rides Western more often than English), has clear ideas about her prom dress. “I know I want sleeves,” she says. “As far as color, I was thinking I either wanted to go with red or blue. My mom wants a lot of bling and I want bling, but I don't want my mom's idea of bling. I feel either all of it at the top, and a subtle bottom, or a really showy bottom and not so blinged out at the top.” For her naturally straight hair, she’s looking for volume and curls. In keeping with Columbus tradition, Gregory is considering a dramatic entrance in or on an exotic vehicle. The key for a fun prom evening for Gregory is having her friends with her. “I want to go with a big group of friends,” she says. “It's more fun when you're with a group of people. I want prom to be another great experience with amazing friends.”
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Walk the Plank One simple move + tons of variations= measurable results Compiled by Jenny Elig
Teaching is a way of life for Tricia Helton. The Columbus resident and mom of two spends her weekdays teaching math for Bartholomew Consolidated School Corp. and her nights and weekends imparting workout knowledge at Total Fitness. She’s been a fitness instructor for 12 years. “I like the fact that it motivates me and holds me accountable,” she says. “It brings more energetic and positive people into my life. “ She chose to demonstrate for us the simple plank move in which the person performing the exercise uses her arms to hold the whole body straight, like a plank of wood. Planking is an isometric (or static) exercise; that means the power of the plank is in holding the position. “(Planking) forces you to stabilize yourself in one position to work and engage your deepest core muscles,” Helton says. “If the plank is performed correctly, it also strengthens muscles in your hips, back, glutes, legs, shoulders and arms.”
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The plank has one step Start a plank the way you would a pushup: on the floor, with legs outstretched and arms on either side, palms on the floor. Raise your body up from the ground, keeping your weight distributed evenly between your palms and your toes. Keep your back straight and maintain proper positioning. If you need to reset your position, lower to your knees.
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From salads to drinks, it’s the right season to load up on veggies Root vegetables, we love you, but it’s time for us to take a little break. As the ground thaws and more greenery shows up in the produce aisle of the grocery store, we’re ready for the sights and flavors of spring. Here are some recipes that feature the verdant produce of spring. Compiled by Jenny Elig
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These recipes come courtesy of Hope Coatsworth, owner of Exhale with Hope, a nutrition, massage and wellness practice.
Greek Yogurt shrimp, Avocado and Tomato Salad Shrimp combines with veggies and Greek yogurt for a salad that’s crisp and creamy. 1 pound cooked frozen shrimp or 12 ounces thawed and drained shrimp, cut in halves 1 cup grape tomatoes, sliced in halves 2 medium bell peppers, coarsely chopped 2 medium avocados, cubed 1/2 long English cucumber, cubed 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped Dressing 1/2 cup Greek yogurt 2 teaspoons apple cider vinegar 1 small garlic clove 1/3 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper Add Greek yogurt dressing ingredients to a small food processor and process until smooth. Set aside to allow flavors to marinate. In the meantime, prep veggies and add them to a large bowl. Pour dressing over vegetables and shrimp, mixing gently to combine. Serve chilled. May store covered in the refrigerator for up to two days.
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Kale Salad 1/4 cup chopped almonds 2 teaspoons stevia Fruit of your choice 1/4 head romaine lettuce 1 bunch kale (chopped very fine) 2 stalks celery, sliced thin 5 green onions, sliced (optional) Dressing 3 packets of stevia 2 tablespoons vinegar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley Cook almonds in stevia on low heat and cool on wax paper; crumble. Combine with all other prepared ingredients. Mix all dressing ingredients. Blend salad base with dressing and serve.
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Stuffed Shells Mary Bevers knows spring veggies; this gardening enthusiast has her own plot at the Columbus Municipal Community Garden, and she feeds her family the fresh produce yielded from her plot. This recipe comes from “The Pioneer Woman,” via Bevers. “Who doesn’t love veggies and pasta and cheese all mixed together?” Bevers asks.
springY shells 16 ounces pasta shells (medium-size) 1 pound asparagus, cut into 1½-inch pieces (exclude tough pieces) 1/2 pound broccoli, cut into small florets 1/2 pound zucchini (about 1 medium zucchini), diced 1/2 cup frozen peas 3 whole green onions, sliced (you’ll use both the white and green parts) 3 cloves garlic, minced 4 tablespoons butter 2 tablespoons olive oil 20 ounces ricotta cheese 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 whole eggs 1½ cups Parmesan cheese Black pepper, freshly ground Extra olive oil for garnish
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook pasta until extremely al dente. Melt butter with the olive oil over medium-low to medium heat, then add the garlic. Add the asparagus to the pan and cook for five minutes. Sprinkle in a little salt. Add the broccoli and cook for one minute, then add the zucchini and cook for one or two more minutes. Add the frozen peas, stir together, then turn off the heat. Set aside. In a separate bowl, mix the ricotta, eggs, salt, and pepper until well combined. Butter a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Add half the pasta, then spread 1/3 cup of the ricotta mixture over the surface. Sprinkle 1/3 of the Parmesan over the ricotta, then ½ of the vegetables. Repeat with the rest of the pasta, the rest of the ricotta, and another 1/3 of the Parmesan. End with the rest of the vegetables and the rest of the Parmesan. Drizzle with a couple of tablespoons olive oil. Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees or until nice and hot.
Cucumber is one of the season,s hot flavors. Did we say hot? Wait, it,s actually cool as a ... We,ll save the jokes.
The Grandview OK, this drink recipe doesn’t have any actual vegetables in it. But it’s infused with the flavors and lightness of spring. This recipe come to us courtesy of Michael Solomon at Henry Social Club. 2 ounces Square One Cucumber Vodka ¾ ounce Rothman and Winter apricot liqueur ½ ounce lemon juice Shake with ice. Strain into chilled martini glass. Garnish with lemon twist.
The Cucumber Splash This delicious and simple drink comes to us courtesy of The Garage. Pearl Cucumber vodka Splash of soda Splash of cranberry juice Shake with ice; serve in a martini glass. Garnish with a slice of cucumber.
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APRIL 2015 // she magazine
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DESIGNS
Painted Flats
Pay homage to a Columbus legend and create a cute new pair of kicks By Jenny Elig
You might not know who Stephen Sprouse was, but chances are you’ve seen his influence somewhere. You know that scrawling, playful graffiti font featured on Louis Vuitton handbags and emblazoned on souvenir tote bags? Or anything in peppy neon colors that you’ve worn since 1983? Yep, those designs sprang from the mind of Stephen Sprouse. Though he was born in Dayton, Ohio, Sprouse, who dressed the likes of Blondie’s Debbie Harry and lent his rock-and-roll flair to the store windows of Henri Bendel and Bergdorf Goodman, is typically claimed as a Columbusite. Though he died in 2004, Sprouse was – and remains – a significant figure in Indiana’s fashion design history. You can find more information on Sprouse and his legacy at thestephensprousebook.com.
One would be hard-pressed to boil his work down to a few quick bullet points, but when you think Sprouse, you think fluorescent colors and deconstructed, aggressive patterns. To capture the essence of Sprouse is to channel a cheeky, punk rock vibe. Of course, the price tag on Sprouse designs is anything but punk rock; a pair of genuine Sprouse-designed flats would set us back, oh, about $675. So why not make your own? Another good thing about this project: Painting these flats will take you all of an hour.
What you need: Small paintbrush DayGlo colors of your choice; we used two colors Pair of flat shoes
1. Pour your paint onto a palette. 2. Paint your shoes in a leopard print. A leopard print is really a series of C’s facing different directions, squiggles and dots. Don’t worry too much about precision, but make sure the color is applied thickly so that it will pop and not be absorbed into the fabric of the shoe. 3. Paint one color and then accent it with your second color. We chose to apply our design to the toes and the heels. 4. If you choose, incorporate Sprouse’s signature scrawl. We painted “CBUS” on the instep of one shoe. 5. Allow the shoes to dry overnight. Now they’re ready to wear.
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