The September 2017 "Essentials" Charleston Skirt Magazine by skirt.com

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SEPTEMBER

CHARLESTON, SC

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Fashion trends come and go. If you pay attention for long enough, you’ll notice how they tend to come back around again and again. But style, true style, that’s enduring. A woman who has developed her own sense of style and owns it, she’s magnetic. She doesn’t have to be a movie star or “Instagram famous.” You know the woman. People turn their heads when she walks into the room. Those are the women whose style we admire. They follow the essential rules of style: Choose flattering over fads. Accept your body and learn how to accentuate the positive. Pay attention to proportions. Splurge on shoes and handbags when you can. Accessorize. Go dramatic with hats and sunglasses. Don’t be afraid of color. Invest in quality fabrics and construction. Start with a good foundation: Buy good underwear. Mix high and low. Dress comfortably. Don’t look like you’re trying too hard. Develop a signature look. Express yourself. Be creative. Be open to change. Take care of your skin and your hair. Use sunscreen. Be healthy. Fuel your body and feed your soul. Stand tall and hold your head up. Know your best side. Be confident. Don’t take yourself too seriously. Laugh. Don’t judge others. Compliment others. Be generous. Be kind. Break the rules every now and then. Be yourself.

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September ‘17 THE ESSENTIAL ISSUE

It’s my first September issue as the editor of skirt! magazine. If you’ve seen the 2009 documentary “The September Issue,” you know that’s a lot of pressure.

F E AT U R E S

For skirt!, September is “the essential issue.” We sought to interpret the essential fall fashion trends for Charleston’s balmy and, lately, often rainy weather. For fall, Pantone’s color experts are predicting a comfortable seasonal mix of Tawny Port, Autumn Maple, and Butterum with Navy Peony popping up. Prepare for fur, fringe, florals and luxe details to take over your closet.

Essential Beauty .................................................16

Four local trendsetters known for their statement handbags spill the contents of their bags and reveal the essentials they can’t live without. Guess what one item they all had to have?

Rainy Day Fashion ..................................... 31

To highlight local women in fashion, we profile dress designer Danielle Mason Hosker of Mason Hosker and jewelry designer Deirdre Zahl of Candy Shop Vintage. Deirdre notes that Charleston boasts an “epic number” of female entrepreneurs. “The community of women here is so supportive,” she says. We couldn’t agree more. This issue moves skirt! in a slightly new direction. We go to press as we celebrate Women’s Equality Week: Aug. 26 marked the anniversary of the certification of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote. We’ve been thinking a lot about our role as Charleston’s only women’s magazine. And we reaffirm that an essential part of our mission is to serve as a voice for women and the issues they care about. We shine a spotlight on Florence Crittenton, a long-standing safe haven for low-income, at-risk pregnant girls that is being forced to turn away women seeking help because of a budget cut. And we’re proud to partner with the Komen Lowcountry Race for a Cure. Join us from 5 to 7 p.m. Sept. 28 at Charmed Beauty & Gifts to sip, socialize and register for the upcoming Race for the Cure, which is Oct. 21. Charmed Beauty & Gifts is at 2366 Ashley River Road. We enjoy hearing from you. Please share if you know an amazing woman we should consider profiling or if there’s a topic you’d like to read about in skirt! Comment or message us through social media or send us an email at submissions@skirt.com. And, if you haven’t already, sign up for our newsletter so you won’t miss out on anything we’re up to. Peace, love and skirt!

Shelley Hill Young Editor

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Profiles ..........................................................14, 32 Red Wines for Autumn ............................22

Fall Bags for You ........................................36 Fall Fashion Events ..................................41 Essentials Oils .............................................45

E S S AY S Skeleton Trees Camiell Foulger .......................................................20 A Zwin Heart Lisa Ewart ...........................................................38

IN THIS ISSUE Theme ...................................................................11 Fall Fashion.......................................... 24-26, 29 Calendar ...............................................................42 Beauty, Health & Fitness ..............................46

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PUBLISHER Thomas J. Giovanniello, Jr. thomas.giovanniello@morris.com EDITOR Shelley Hill Young shelley.young@morris.com ART DIRECTOR Sarah Kravchuk sarah.kravchuk@morris.com SALES DIRECTOR Stephanie Allen stephanie.allen@morris.com CIRCULATION, MARKETING & EVENT MANAGER Susan Norfleet susan.norfleet@morris.com PHOTOGRAPHY Jenn Cady Cliff Pate ADVERTISING sales: 843.958.0028 sales@skirt.com EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MMN Tina Battock REGIONAL VICE PRESIDENT OF SALES EAST REGION Kristen L. Standish

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“Women, I hope you know how essential you really are. Keep that crown on.

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“And now here is my secret, a very simple secret; it is only with the heart that one can see rightly, what is essential is invisible to the eye.”

THE LITTLE PRINCE by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry

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PROFILE

DANIELLE MASON HOSKER DESIGNER, MASON HOSKER Danielle Mason Hosker used to wake up in the middle of the night designing dresses in her head using the gorgeous fabrics she discovered while shopping for her bedding line Antage Bleu. Though she had a successful bedding company, she says she felt she had to take a shot at designing dresses. “I’ve always had a love of dresses,” she says. “It’s the perfect piece of clothing.” Danielle designed a demo line, worked with a pattern and sample maker to have the dresses made, and shot a lookbook. The line was so well-received by the owner of one boutique that it gave Danielle enough confidence to walk into D.C . boutique Saks Jandel — legendar y for outfitting Washington women for inaugural balls — and ask if she could see buyer LaShae Green. “It was ver y intimidating,” Danielle says. “It was like ‘Pretty Woman.’ ” LaShae told Danielle she could show her three pieces. “The three pieces turned into the full collection,” Danielle says. The first Mason Hosker collection of evening and cocktail dresses made from the luxe fabrics she had dreamed about debuted in spring 2016. She opened her flagship store on State Street in Charleston in Januar y, produced her first full fashion show at Charleston Fashion Week in March and launched her first bridal line in April. Danielle says her biggest accomplishment is not giving up and refusing to take no for an answer. “It is a rough and tough industr y, but you have to be courageous ever y single day,” she says. Danielle, a dancer and choreographer, had plenty of experience building a business from the ground up. While she was a student at the University of Georgia, she star ted the nonprofit dance education and performance company Dancefx, which has studios in Athens, Atlanta and Charleston. She later founded the bedding lines Antage Bleu and Baby Bleu, using designer details often found in fashion. Danielle says designing a garment is similar to choreographing and designing for a stage. “My whole life has been about the female body and form,” she says. Danielle describes her aesthetic as strong and feminine. She counts as her style icons Kate Middleton and Amal Clooney. She notes that women are often called to be so many things to so many people. “You can have a strong voice and still be elegant,” she says. 14

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ESSENTIALS

An easy way to transition your look into fall when the temps outside still feel like summer is to go for darker and more dramatic eyes and lips. You’ll also want more coverage for your skin as the temperatures start to dip. Check out this roundup of the beauty and skin care essentials you need to add to your routine this fall. E S S E N T I A L | Pink eyeshadows Think sunset inspired colors. Try: Tom Ford’s eye shadow palette in Honeymoon, which features high metallic gold, maroon and plums. Tip: Dampen your eyeshadow brush before application for a more intense effect, says Kori Mahoney, the manager of Cos Bar Charleston. E S S E N T I A L | Big lashes Try: YSL’s new The Shock Volumizing Mascara Why our expert likes it: You get fullness with little effort. E S S E N T I A L | Cream blush Try: Cle De Peau’s subtle pink cream blush in shade 2 Tip: Try placing cream blush on your cheekbone instead of the apples of your cheek, keeping the forefront of your face light and bright, Kori says. E S S E N T I A L | Liquid matte lipcolors Try: Chantecaille’s Jerry, a rosy nude, or Suzy, an almost nothing nude Tip: Kori recommends pairing with heavier eye makeup. E S S E N T I A L | Velvety matte skin Try: Giorgio Armani’s new Power Fabric Full Coverage Foundation, which provides a demi matte finish E S S E N T I A L | Nail polish in Pantone’s fall Tawny Port and Gernadine Try: Deborah Lippmann's Venus in Furs or Girls Just Want to Have Fun

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community outreach SAFE HAVEN FOR AT-RISK PREGNANT GIRLS ASKING FOR COMMUNITY’S HELP The women who seek a safe haven at Florence Crittenton’s residential program are young, pregnant and scared, and most have nowhere else to turn. They are at a crossroads, and they and their children are at risk — at risk of not graduating from high school, at risk of living in poverty, at risk of not being able to care for their children. But Florence Crittenton has had to turn away eight pregnant women since July 1 and will likely have to turn away more after the state Department of Social Services cut $310,000 in funding to the nonprofit at the end of June. “That broke my heart,” said state Sen. Sandy Senn, R-Charleston, who is working to help Florence Crittenton. “You don’t turn away mothers that are trying to have their babies. I feel like we are leaving people stranded and abandoned.” Florence Crittenton has operated in Charleston for 120 years. For the past 30 years, the Department of Social Services has continuously renewed two social services grants to Florence Crittenton to help at-risk pregnant women. DSS will continue to fund a grant for girls within its foster care system. DSS serves girls who are 16 years old or younger. But Florence Crittenton must turn away girls who are older than 16 and those who may be considered at-risk but are not involved in DSS. Previously, Florence Crittenton was able to accept any low-income, at-risk pregnant woman age 10 to 21 in the state. Karen Wingo, DSS director of communications and legislative affairs, said in a statement that the agency terminated one of Florence Crittenton’s contracts because the majority of the clients it served were not DSS clients. “The decision made by DSS was a difficult one, but the Department believed (it) was necessary to be a good steward of available funds necessary to fulfill our mission and serve DSS clients,” she said. The money that was eliminated made up about 30 percent of Florence Crittenton’s annual budget, which is just under $1 million, according to executive director Lisa Van Bergen. Florence Crittenton is the only organization in the state that provides a residential program for low-income pregnant girls ages 10 to 21. Many of the young women are seeking a safe place to stay during their pregnancies because they are victims of physical or sexual abuse or are dealing with mental health issues, Van Bergen said. “We intervene at a very at-risk time in their lives, and we have really great outcomes,” she said. If young women attend Florence Crittenton’s intense program, they are more likely to deliver healthy babies, to continue their education, to learn job skills, and are less likely to become pregnant again, Van Bergen said. Van Bergen is asking the Charleston community to help make up the funding gap this fiscal year while she and her board work with state officials to secure a new source of money for next year.

HOW FLORENCE CRITTENTON HELPS Florence Crittenton serves an average of 60 young women and their children per year and can house up to 16 girls and four babies at a time. The program has an on-site nurse to provide prenatal care and contracts with the Medical University of South Carolina to deliver the babies. There are two teachers on site who assist the girls with taking online courses through the Charleston County School District. Florence Crittenton offers educational programs about nutrition, pregnancy prevention, parenting and career readiness to the women in their program. A mother also can apply to continue living in the house with her baby for up to six months months after the baby is born. Van Bergen said DSS informed her in April that a portion of the funding, which comes from the federal government and is distributed by the state, would be eliminated on June 30 and be allocated elsewhere. The director reached out to members of the Charleston legislative delegation, including Sen. Senn, for help. Van Bergen said elected leaders have been supportive, but they are not able to secure another revenue source because the state budget has already been passed. “I just had never heard of a state agency eviscerating a 30-year contract and just saying all of a sudden, ‘We’re not going to support you anymore,’ ” Senn said. “What that tells me is they consider pregnant mothers who want to actually have their babies … the least important thing on their radar.” Wingo said in the statement that DSS has made “significant efforts to lessen the impact of its decision on Florence Crittenton and the clients it serves.” DSS has extended the program’s funding for the young women who are currently at the home through Nov. 30, when the existing contract was scheduled to expire. After the extension of the contract, Florence Crittenton is still left with a gap of $150,000 to $200,000, Van Bergen said. Florence Crittenton is holding its annual Wine, Women and Shoes fundraiser in November, but the money expected to be raised by the event already is included in the budget. Van Bergen said two organizations — the J. H. Walker Legacy Foundation and Boeing — have donated money to help cover the budget shortage. But, she said, Florence Crittenton still needs to raise at least $75,000 to continue to serve at-risk pregnant young women from Nov. 30 to June 30. Sen. Senn said there is “no doubt” the state Legislature will find funding for the nonprofit for the year beginning July 1, 2018. “I know I’ll have broad-based support to get Florence Crittenton funded,” she said. In the meantime, Van Bergen is wondering how many more young women she’ll have to turn away.

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SKELETON TREES BY CAMIELL FOULGER

It all began with a thought of someone smaller, the fleeting idea of starving for perfection while lying in bed counting blackberries and letting the dark juice run between the crooks of my fingers. Delicious, contrite, burning authority in my own distinction of healthy and not. It was pondering the concept of beauty and the tiny check-mark box if you are to fail all other criteria: thin. Thin as in the girls who we think have so much power over their animal instinct, who never fall victim to the sway of bestial want, nor the cruelty of impulse. They are the emblem of our visions, of magnificence and grandeur. I fall in the love with them every day. And like them, I wanted to be perfect. I wanted to be small, untouchable, impermeable, beautiful, and wonderfully disciplined. I wanted to be everything at once. It was frenzy, mania glittering in the recess of my eyes. Running myself into the ground in order to not think of the dreaded thing: food. It was love for the crooks of elbows, the edges of wings at my shoulder blades, the thin, haggard expression in my formerly round face, the angles of hip and of rib, the lack of creases in the twist of spine. To be small means you are untouchable. Your control is infinite and sublime. And slowly, I began to refuse life in the form of ice cream, crackers, bread, hamburgers, pasta, and the uncertainty in between. Everything was deleterious to becoming the image of beauty. Control. Grace. People would whisper, “My god, doesn’t she look great?” It became a poisoned arrow of reverence slipping between the shallow of my ribs. “You look stunning. I wish I were thin as you. Everything looks great on your frame.” “Yes,” I think, “aren’t I beautiful?” Please feed this beast, it desires your love and respect. It was counting calories, minutes exercised, hours spent pacing up and down the halls. It was living off 300 calories a day, repeating to strangers, to family, to the trees, “I am not hungry.” It was perpetual physical weakness and sheer mental determination. I lived on nothing but oxygen and the finely tuned hate of a 16-yearold girl. I morphed into an unknown creature of weakness and hardened resolve, of edges and borders. I was sharp to the touch, bitter like the rain. I sat in class compulsively chewing gum until my jaws ached while my stomach pleaded and snarled its angry tirade. The jut of my tailbone grated into the plastic seats, and I tossed jacket after jacket onto my walking corpse. Being cold was permanent and familiar but immensely disliked. And with the cultivation of the beast, gradually, the monster was born. She whispered, “do not eat.” She cried and it stormed the minute anything touched my lips other than carrots or yogurt. She became

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fearful of being alive. She wished to be invisible, desiring to fall into the cracks of the sidewalk, lost to the gaze of men and the biting touch of older women. The monster had a name: anorexia. I never thought we would be close in my lifetime, but there we were, holding hands in the desert, falling in love with the essence of each other, clutching each other in the dead of night and uttering the same mantra: “You are fat.You are hideous.You are taking up too much space, too much time, too much life.” “Come away with me,” she told me, “I have so much to tell you.” And so I took her hand and we walked off into a loveless marriage. “Do not eat. Do not eat. Do not eat.” The world screamed over and over and my mind stretched and sighed, curled into the recesses of infinite commitment to harm and sweet ideation. I grew to measure my wrists, my ankles and the spaces between my vertebrae as they appeared. My gratifying skeleton trees of bone and direction were close to me, closer than skin, closer than life. I remember my parents howling in the clutches of the kitchen: “Why is it so hard? Just eat!” The house erupted into tears and sobs, of one too many pleas. Can you fix an addict? It was lying in the hospital bed, bleeding and faint: 35 beats per minute. 40 beats per minute. My heart dying, my guts weak. The doctor fearful my organs were shutting down and me shivering, shivering, shivering. My period gone for eight months, my body a bloodless bath. Fear sent a shock wave into my skull and brushed away the weeds. Terror of death cradled the desire to be thin, and finally I began to breathe something other than air colder than ice. I breathed in sun and stars, love and respect, olive oil and macaroni and cheese. It was telling myself, quietly, you may eat. But there was a war of two different spirits – one of my ideas of allure, the other my own common sense. I binged peanut butter, cake, boxes of cereal, oatmeal, bread and bread and bread. I crouched on the floor of the kitchen, drinking liquefied peanut butter with French baguettes, the animal I had spent so much time avoiding. We were forever disagreeing on my actions, and anorexia would rage and win. My weight would slip two pounds, sometimes three and her fist would crack the night wide open. Her anger was toxic and startling pure in its aspirations. I still loved her, although deep down, I knew our love affair was pernicious to the ending of the game – the war that never ends, the fight that never ceases. But after months of battle, she walked out one evening and didn’t come back. Still, sometimes I see her from my window late at night at the corner of the street. She is still beautiful, but we do not speak. CAMIELL FOULGER is a college student at Furman University. She has no idea of what she plans on doing with her life, nor of whom she plans on being. EDITOR’S NOTE: skirt! magazine publishes selected essay submissions each month as part of our mission to amplify women’s voices and issues women care about.

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We are embracing tawny port as one of the color foundations of our fall wardrobes. According to Pantone, tawny port confidently says “elegant, sophisticated and tasteful.” While we always strive to look elegant and sophisticated, the description also sounds exactly like what we’re searching for in a glass of vino. “Tawny port tastes like fall in a glass,” says Joshua Walker, owner of Wine & Company, an independent wine retailer on Meeting Street about a year ago. Port is a red wine fortified with brandy, which prevents the grape sugars from converting to alcohol, which means the wine is sweeter and stronger because of the addition of the liquor. The fermented wine is even connected to Charleston’s port history because brandy was added to wine after the fermentation process in the 1700s to help the wine withstand the long journey across the Atlantic, Joshua explains. Ports feature dark fruit flavors such as plum, blackberry and cherry, says Justin Coleman, owner of Monarch Wine Merchants on King Street. Ruby ports use fresh grapes and taste ripe and fruity. Tawny port, on the other hand, is fermented in oak barrels, exposing it to more oxygen. That gives the wine an aged and nutty taste. Vintage ports are made from grapes from a single year. Ports are designated based on how long they have aged in the wooden casks. “The 20-year tawny is a really good sweet spot,” Justin says. Looking for a more accessible seasonal red? Justin recommends beaujolais made from gamay grapes. “It can be a fun, fruity, light style,” he says. “It does everything for me.”

WAYS TO DRINK PAIR WITH CHEESE: The port’s sweetness complements salty and pungent cheeses — an aged, white cheddar or blue cheese such as Stilton. PAIR WITH DESSERT: Autumn pies like pecan and pumpkin; or dark-chocolate desserts COCKTAIL: Swap the sweet vermouth in your Manhattan with port to add a seasonal sweetness this fall.

RECOMMENDED PORTS NIEPOORT LATE BOTTLED VINTAGE PORT available at Monarch Wine Merchants This wine is aged for four to six years in large old oak vats (as opposed to vintage ports, which are aged for two to three years). Late-bottled vintage ports fill the gap between ruby and vintage ports, as rubies should be drunk quite young, and a great vintage port may need 15 to 20 years to open up and show its splendour. This led to the creation of a port in the 1960s which would undergo four to six years of aging before being bottled, resulting in a wine of a vintage port style with its deep colour and concentration of fruit but with a more mature character. WARRE’S QUINTA DA CAVADINHA PORT available at Monarch Wine Merchants Warre’s flagship property, which sets the style of its vintage ports, is Quinta da Cavadinha. It has excellent dark red colour and a beautifully aromatic Warre nose of ripe red fruits with floral hints. On the palate, it’s full bodied, with layers of fruit balanced by rich tannins and a long and lingering finish. TAYLOR FLADGATE FINE TAWNY PORT available at Wine & Company Established in 1692, Taylor stands as one of the few original port houses. This port is young and fruity. The limited amount of oak influence allows a warming, orange marmalade to envelope your palate before a creamy fresh-spun caramel brings a soft finish. FONSECA 40 YEAR TAWNY PORT available at Wine & Company This brick-colored wine is densely concentrated. The result is a mélange of powerful, nutty flavors like clove, nutmeg and toffee followed by a rich, creamy finish. This wine is the crown jewel for tawny port lovers and delivers a rare complexity. For more recommendations, visit skirt.com.

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We checked Pantoneâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fall forecast: The color experts are predicting a comfortable seasonal mix of Tawny Port, Autumn Maple, Butterum and Navy Peony. Prepare for plaids, fringe details and luxe textures to take over your closet. Denim and booties remain cool weather staples.

Left: On model: Top, Laura Crop Top in stone wash, Beija Flor; Jennifer High-Rise Skinny in vintage blue, Beija Flor; Zoe faux suede dress, Copper Penny; Maven West denim dress, Copper Penny; Whitley V beaded necklace, Copper Penny; BP. Francine Split Shaft Bootie in taupe oiled leather,Trunk Club Charleston Clubhouse Right: Vince Blair, 5 Slip-On Sneaker in perforated black leather, Trunk Club Charleston Clubhouse; No. 21 navy sweater with sequin detail, Hampden Clothing; Frame grey denim, Trunk Club Charleston Clubhouse; Sanctuary Plaid Bomber Jacket, Trunk Club Charleston; Equipment Layla Print Silk Camisole, Trunk Club Charleston Clubhouse On model: Escapada Living off-the-shoulder tasseled Monica dress Thanks to Morgan Cole, stylist from the Trunk Club Charleston Clubhouse

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DEIRDRE ZAHL D E S I G N E R , C A N D Y S H O P V I N TA G E Deirdre Zahl has an eye for what people like. So when she started selling her vintage jewelry finds, her business took off quickly. She had recently moved to Charleston from New York, where she worked for a digital marketing agency, and still had plenty of connections, which she used to book trunk shows. Soon she was traveling back and forth between New York and Charleston frequently. She launched a website called Candy Shop Vintage, got spotlighted by Vanity Fair and designed her first jewelry collection. At the same time, she was breastfeeding a baby girl back home. Looking back, Deirdre says, “It was really stressful. I can’t believe I did it. The time away from her was so hard.” Deirdre found that when she was in New York, everyone wanted to talk about Charleston. So she started searching for inspiration for a jewelry line she could create that would be tied to Charleston. Then during a shopping trip, she discovered an original Napier rice beads chain. Deirdre designed a modern version of the necklace, which has oblong grooved beads. But she needed to find someone who could make the chain. She approached a manufacturer who said it wasn’t worth his time, but she didn’t give up. Eventually, she paid for the manufacturer to build the machine that could make the chain. She Googled “powder coaters” to find an auto body shop to paint the beads and called the shop with the website that touted, “We specialize in taking jobs no one else will.” She recalls that there was a lot of trial and error getting the manufacturing process right. And, she says, there were a lot of tears along the way, but “I just kept pushing through.” “I have a very determined personality,” Deirdre says. She debuted her rice beads collection three years after her first vintage-jewelry inspired collection. “You just have to get it out there. If you wait until it’s perfect, you will miss your moment,” she says. Deirdre seized the moment again when she found out a storefront she had been eyeing on Cannon Street was coming available. She opened the Candy Shop Vintage store, which she stocks with her version of rice beads, vintage jewelry and other collections she designs. Each season, Deirdre introduces two new colors of the rice bead necklace. This fall it’s violet and cinnamon. Deirdre describes her style as feminine with a twist, and says she’s been influenced by living in Charleston. “Southern women do jewelry a little more confidently,” she says. In the beginning, Deirdre says, she sought other women in the area who were doing what she wanted to do, and the women she met made her feel empowered to give her own dreams a shot. She notes that Charleston boasts an “epic number” of female entrepreneurs. “The community of women here is so supportive,” she says. 32

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A Z W I N H E A RT B Y L I S A E WA RT

I remember the day like it was yesterday. After traveling for several hours in a variety of old and dilapidated taxis, I arrived in my new home in a small town in the northwest African country of Morocco. I didn’t know much about my new community. I knew it was rural and that its people were Muslim. I knew that there were limited opportunities for youth and most likely no English speakers. I also knew enough to know that I knew almost nothing. So as I walked through town to the home of a family that would become my family, I tried to take it all in – the surrounding hills, the wildflowers, the sheep, and the curious and eager glances of my new neighbors. I felt excited, a little overwhelmed, and completely unprepared. But there I was. That first night I remember sitting with the family who agreed to host me for my first month. After a delicious meal, we tried to communicate. In my pre-Peace Corps life, I was a lawyer, and my go-to communication was verbal language. But despite two months of training and a very patient teacher, my Moroccan Arabic (Darija) was limited and the language I did know seemed to escape me that first evening. So we smiled, we laughed, we pointed, we did charades, and we relied on the little language I managed to conjure. I repeatedly said that I was happy (Ana frahana) and that everything was zwin (pronounced z-wēn). The English translation for zwin is pretty or beautiful, but when one’s adjective selection is limited (like mine is in Darija), the word can be used to describe a variety of situations that are appealing: an experience, an idea, a person (either in appearance or in character), a sunset … you get the point. Throughout my Peace Corps service, I encountered so much that was zwin, and I used that word over and over again to express my happiness, my agreement, my amazement, and – always – my gratitude. That first night was the start of two incredible and challenging years. It wasn’t always easy or comfortable. At times I felt lonely and frustrated by some of the community norms, and I missed my friends and family and many of the basic comforts of my former life. I also struggled with having so much to say, but not always knowing the Darija words to say it (or thinking I knew how to say it, but realizing from the resultant giggles or confused looks that I had miscalculated). But over time, I adjusted, my ability to communicate improved, and I became part of the community. On the work front, I worked with a dynamic director at the youth center and willing community members to build programming for youth. We had some great successes (and some failures), and together we made an impact on the lives of dedicated youth. Zwin! I also worked with a group of talented and motivated women to build their traditional embroidery and baking business. Helping them realize their own potential while they helped me realize mine – zwin! And my family expanded too. My host family, my neighbors, the women in the cooperative, and the children at the youth center became my family. They included me in all aspects of their lives. They invited me to

eat countless meals, to break the fast during Ramadan, to join for Eid Kabir, to dance during Ashura, and to celebrate engagements, weddings, and babies. Many of these things felt different to me – different music, different religion, different language, different food, and different traditions. But my reaction was almost always the same – zwin! And when times were tough, my Moroccan family supported me in the best way they knew how – by feeding me. And the food was always zwin. Indeed, the most zwin thing about my community was its people. I often marveled at the kindness and generosity of my community members and their willingness to be inclusive of me despite our differences. And as my language improved and I better understood the conversations happening around me, I learned why they were willing to do so. In Morocco, I became comfortable with people talking about me in front of me. There was never a malicious intent – people were curious (it didn’t take a genius to see – or hear – that I was not from there). After a while, I started to understand the questions and the answers: Is she married? No. Does she speak Darija? Shwiya – a little. Does she have family here? We are her family. Why is she here? She is a volunteer with youth. And, inevitably: Is she Muslim? No. To that last question, my family would add: but she has a qlb zwin – a pretty heart. A zwin heart. I got it. To them, it didn’t matter that we came from different cultures, countries and religions or that I was unintentionally committing cultural and language gaffes left and right. They believed I had a zwin heart. And that was what mattered. Of course, my heart is often not zwin. I sometimes feel anger, judgment, self-righteousness and all those other feelings that we are taught not to admit. But in this town, surrounded by these people, I strived to live up to their assessment of me and to have a zwin heart. And my heart felt happy; it felt zwin. I was a better person because of the zwin hearts that surrounded me and the love and understanding that we built together. Not based on a common religion or culture or language, but based on a mutual desire to understand and be understood, to open ourselves to someone who was different, to be kind and compassionate, to be helpful, to be human and to try our best to make this world a little better for ourselves, our families, and our community. Yes, at our core, we were not that different: our hearts wanted to be zwin. And at their core, my experiences with my Moroccan community were not that different than my experiences with my American community: celebrations of family, community, love and faith. All very zwin. And on the last day of my service, I watched as a new taxi – a huge improvement over the dilapidated one that brought me to town over two years before – pulled up to take me away. And despite the tears of sadness at leaving this place that had become my home, there was much to celebrate and my heart – like that new taxi – felt zwin.

After practicing law for nearly a decade, LISA EWART joined the Peace Corps and served as a youth development volunteer in Morocco for two years. Lisa recently returned to the United States and is looking for opportunities to create community in Atlanta. EDITOR’S NOTE: skirt! magazine publishes selected essay submissions each month as part of our mission to amplify women’s voices and issues women care about.

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MERMAIDS FOR A CAUSE AT SPARTINA 449 Shop for a Spartina handbag and adopt a furry friend from Charleston Pet Helpers during the store’s adopt and shop event. Noon to 4 p.m. at 300 King St.

SEPTEMBER 6

SEPTEMBER MAKER BREAK: TINY TASSEL Mimi Striplin of The Tiny Tassel leads you in a tassel making workshop at Candlefish. Choose from a variety of beads and cording to create a unique tassel necklace. 6 p.m. at 71 Wentworth St. Tickets are $50. Sign up at candlefish.com.

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2ND SUNDAY ON KING STREET Shops and restaurants offer special promotions when King Street is closed to cars after 1p.m. on the second Sunday of the month.

SEPTEMBER 10, 17 & 24

SOUNDS OF SEPTEMBER AT MOUNT PLEASANT TOWNE CENTRE Shop, lIsten to live music and enjoy food vendors near Old Navy from 2 to 4 p.m. Sundays in September. There will be activities for children. Bring an unopened bag or can of dog or cat food for a chance to win a $100 Towne Centre gift card. Donations benefit the Charleston Animal Society Food Bank. 1218 Belk Drive.

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SEPTEMBER 15

POP-UP SHOP AT KING CHARLES INN: THE LOOK BY LUCY Shop handmade jewelry from 4 to 6 p.m. during this monthly pop-up series hosted by King Charles Inn, 237 Meeting St.

SEPTEMBER 15

DANIELLE CATHER-COHEN TRUNK SHOW AT THE SKINNY DIP Join local artist Danielle Cather-Cohen for a live painting session and trunk show of her latest work. She will have both her bar and Charleston collections Sip on wine from Rudi’s Caffé e Vino and enter the raffle to win Danielle’s painting and a free Skinny Dip sweatshirt. 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 345 King St.

SEPTEMBER 15-16

RO SHAM BEAUX ANNUAL SAMPLE SALE Get a preview of Ro Sham Beaux’s annual sample sale featuring lighting, furniture and accessories at 3870 Leeds Avenue, suite 103, from 2 to 6 p.m. Sept. 15. The sale is 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 16.

SEPTEMBER 21

LELAND GAL POP-UP AT THE SKINNY DIP Join Leland Gal founder Maggie Mielczarek for a popup shop featuring her lake-inspired line Leland Gal. Inspired by the ease of waterside living and a colorful lifestyle, Maggie’s home and gift line features her own hand-painted textiles. Starting at noon at 345 King St.

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CHARLESTON

RESTAURANT WEEK

Try a restaurant for the ﬁrst time or go back to an old favorite during Charleston Restaurant Week, when participating restaurants offer prix ﬁxe lunch and dinner menus. Some of this year’s participating restaurants include 82 Queen, Butcher & Bee, Cannon Green, Peninsula Grill, Stars Rooftop & Grill Room, Stella’s, Tavern & Table and Swig & Swine. See the entire list and make reservations at charlestonrestaurantassociation.com or download the free app to your smartphone.

SEPT. 6

GIBBES GARDEN CONCERT Charleston Music Hall is curating a new concert series at the Gibbes Museum of Art’s Lenhardt Garden. The ﬁrst concert features cellist and songwriter Ben Sollee and his band, Kentucky Native. Bring a picnic and a lawn chair or reserve a premium table. 6 p.m. doors and 7 p.m. music, 135 Meeting St., $25 for members and $35 for non-members. For tickets, visit gibbesmuseum.org.

SEPT. 13 & 27

WINE DOWN WEDNESDAY Explore Old Towne Creek County Park in West Ashley during Wine Down Wednesdays this fall. Enjoy wine, live music and rotating food trucks at the 67-acre property of open ﬁelds and live oak trees. 5 to 7 p.m., 1400 Old Towne Road. Tickets are $15 in advance or $20 at the door. For more information, visit ccprc.com/1724/Wine-Down-Wednesday.

SEPT. 7

EVOLVING ROLE OF WOMEN IN SOCIETY The honorary Jean Toal, retired chief justice of the South Carolina Supreme Court, takes part in a discussion about the role of women during the Lowcountry Freedom Reigns Festival. The festival, which runs Sept. 2-11 includes family days, concerts and other symposiums.The Role of Women discussion is 1 to 4 p.m. on Sept. 7 at Founders Hall, Charles Towne Landing, 1500 Old Towne Road. The event is free, but registration is requested. For more information, visit freedomreignsfestival.com.

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SEPT. 16

FAM JAM Marion Square is transformed into a play area for the Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry’s Fam Jam from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 329 Meeting St.The event is free. For more information, visit explorecml.org.

ARTS MATTER DAY Donate to your favorite participating nonproﬁt arts group on Arts Matter Day and your money will go further thanks to the Charleston Regional Alliance for the Arts. The alliance has raised incentive funds, which it will distribute to the arts groups based on the amount raised and the number of participants. For a list of participating groups, visit charlestonartsalliance.org/artsfund.

SEPT. 16

LOWCOUNTRY ORPHAN RELIEF MOULIN ROUGE GALA Enjoy cocktails, dinner and a live auction at The Charleston Marriott to support Lowcountry Orphan Relief, which helps provide necessities for children who have been abandoned, abused and neglected. 7 p.m. at 170 Lockwood Blvd. Tickets are $100. For more information, visit lowcountryorphanrelief.org.

SEPT. 13

SHE’S CRAFTY BREWSTER BEER SHOWCASE Sample brews created by women during Brewster days at local breweries. The beers will be showcased at 6 p.m. at Craftsmen Kitchen & Tap House, 12 Cumberland St. Proceeds beneﬁt the Center for Women. Also, as part of Charleston Beer Week, Bendy Brewski Yoga will be at Rusty Bull Brewing Co. at 6 p.m. Sept. 14. Charleston Beer Week is Sept. 9-16. For more information and the full lineup of events, visit charlestonbeerweek.com. 42

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SEPT. 16 - 23

CHARLESTON PRIDE PARADE & FESTIVAL Charleston Pride week culminates with a parade and festival. The parade begins at 9 a.m. at Wragg Mall and ends at Colonial Lake. The Charleston Pride Festival follows at 10 a.m. at Brittlebank Park. Big Freedia and David Hernandez are the headlining acts on the stage. Visit www.charlestonpride.org for more information.

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FALL INTO FLOW EQUINOX SISTERHOOD SOUL-EBRATION Celebrate the abundance of the new season at the fall equinox soul-ebration led by women’s leadership coach Emily Cassel. Join the sisterhood in a guided meditation, make ﬂower crowns and enjoy food by Mercantile & Mash. 7 p.m. The Cedar Room, 701 East Bay St. $85. For tickets, visit emilycassel.com/ sisterhoodevents.

SEPT. 22 - 24

SOUTHERN WOMEN’S SHOW Watch fashion shows, meet Southern authors, see cooking demonstrations, shop at the pavilion of Etsy sellers and be inspired at the Southern Women’s Show. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, Charleston Area Convention Center, 500 Coliseum Drive. $12 admission. For daily schedules, southernshows.com/wcs.

SEPT. 23

NAACP FREEDOM FUND DINNER The Charleston branch of the NAACP is celebrating it’s 100th birthday, and to mark the occasion, former vice president Joe Biden is speaking at the annual Freedom Fund Dinner. 7 p.m. at The Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St. Tickets are $150 for individuals. For more information, visit naacpcharlestonbranch.org.

SEPT. 23

NATURAL HISTORY GRAND OPENING AT THE CHARLESTON MUSEUM The Charleston Museum’s Natural History Gallery reopens after a major renovation to better display the museum’s large collection of indigenous fossils and tell the story of the Lowcountry’s natural history. Children can get their picture taken in a set of megalodon jaws and compare their wingspan to the largest ﬂying bird that ever lived. There also will be crafts, live animals and special presentations. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 360 Meeting St.Tickets are available at www.charlestonmuseum.org.

SEPT. 28 - OCT. 8

MOJA ARTS FESTIVAL Celebrate African-American and Caribbean arts during the MOJA Arts Festival. The 11 days of events kicks off with a street parade and includes a heritage day at Marion Square as well as theater productions, concerts, dance performances, poetry readings, traditional crafts, and children’s activities at venues throughout the city. Visit www.mojafestival.com for more information.

SEPT. 28

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SEPT. 11

SILENT WALK Walk the Ravenel Bridge in memory of the about 2,563 people who lost their lives on 9/11. All proceeds are donated to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum. The walk begins at 7 a.m. For more information, visit facebook.com/the911Silentwalk.

SEPT. 16

HOPE WALK CHARLESTON Walk the Ravenel Bridge to stand up against domestic violence and raise money for Project Unity, which helps provide resources for women who leave their abusers and need to ﬁnd a safe environment. Organizers are asking supporters to purchase purple light bulbs for their porches in solidarity with women who have been abused. Participants should meet at 7 a.m. on the Charleston side of the bridge. For more information, visit facebook.com/projectunityusa.

SEPT. 16

LOWCOUNTRY RED RIBBON 5K & AIDS WALK Raise awareness about HIV/AIDS during this fundraiser that beneﬁts the Roper St. Francis Ryan White Wellness Center and Lowcountry AIDS Services. There’s an after-party with food and music. 9:30 a.m. Wannamaker Park, 8888 University Blvd., North Charleston. $30 registration for the 5K. The walk is free. For more information, visit redribbonlowcountry.org.

SEPT. 16

WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S Proceeds of the walk at Riverfront Park beneﬁt the Alzheimer’s Association. No registration fee, but donations are requested. Registration begins at 9 a.m., 1001 Everglades Ave. For more information and to register, visit act.alz.org.

SEPT. 23

SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM TURTLE TREK Hit the beach at sunset in support of The South Carolina Aquarium’s Sea Turtle Care Center and the aquarium’s conservation initiatives. The 5K run or walk will be held at Isle of Palms County Park, 1 14th Ave. Packet pickup starts at 4 p.m. and the race starts at 6 p.m. There’s also a kids’ fun run and an after-party at the Windjammer. To register, visit www.scaquarium.org/events/turtle-trek.

SEPT. 30

LOWCOUNTRY HEART WALK Support the American Heart Association’s mission to improve Americans’ cardiovascular health and reduce deaths from heart disease and stroke during this 5K walk. 8 a.m. at Riverfront Park, 1001 Everglades Ave., North Charleston. Register at www2.heart.org.

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We’re hearing a lot about essential oils, but honestly, we have been too busy and stressed to explore how they might be beneficial. Turns out essential oils might be able to help ease that tension and restore calm, in addition to many other potential uses. Lisa Abernathy, founder of Blue Heron Acupuncture and Apothecary, offers some guidance about the benefits of essential oils and how to use them. She frequently puts together essential oil blends for her patients.“They give people an opportunity to engage with medicine,” Lisa says. “They are so hands-on and user-friendly.”

WHAT ARE ESSENTIAL OILS: Essential oils are concentrated oils derived from plants. They have been used for centuries to help people manage physical and emotional conditions.

HOW ESSENTIAL OILS MAY HELP: Boost your immune support Prevent or help manage allergies and other respiratory conditions Alleviate aches and pains Aid digestion Improve circulation Diminish headaches Relieve menstrual cramps Decrease emotional and mental stress

POPULAR ESSENTIAL OILS: Eucalyptus: May help prevent the common cold and flu, helps relieve respiratory symptoms Neroli: Helps support the digestive system, calms anxiety Patchouli: Helps aid digestion Rosemary: Can increase alertness and focus, supports circulation and the cardiovascular system Sandalwood: Works as an anti-inflammatory, may boost mental clarity Vetiver: Can help relieve tightness in neck and shoulders, helps reduce stress and anxiety Ylang-Ylang: Helps ease insomnia and fatigue, reduces stress

HOW TO USE ESSENTIAL OILS: The easiest way to use essential oils is to open up the bottle and take a sniff, Lisa says.

If you’re interested in trying essential oils, Lisa suggests going to Earth Fare, Whole Foods or a natural health store, such as Wildcraft, and sniffing tester bottles to see what appeals to you.

OTHER WAYS TO EXPERIENCE THE BENEFITS OF ESSENTIALS OILS: Soak in a bathtub of up to 10 drops of an essential oil and Epsom salt. Dilute the essential oil in a carrier oil such as almond, coconut or jojoba oil and then massage it on a desired area of your body. Use a diffuser to release the essential oil particles into the air. Make candles using an essential oil blend and a natural wax, such as soy, coconut or vegetable. Lisa warns that you should never take essential oil internally, unless you are under the guidance of a health care practitioner.

WHERE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ESSENTIAL OILS: Candlefish offers essential oil and fragrance building classes each month led by Jennifer Gorline. Jennifer’s favorite oil blends are vanilla, lavender and peppermint to help aid sleep, and vetiver, lemon, peppermint, lavender and rosemary to reduce tension and stress. During the classes, you can create your own two custom blends and pour two candles. 6 p.m. Sept. 20 and Oct. 18. The class is $65. To sign up, visit www.candlefish.com. Lisa Abernathy of Blue Heron teaches classes at Wildcraft in the Windermere Shopping Center in West Ashley. She and Wildcraft owner Holly Thorpe are teaching a class Sept. 25 about facial cupping and gua sha. You’ll learn about essential oils and Chinese medicine techniques to change the health and beauty of your skin. 6 to 8 p.m. The class is $45. For more information, visit wildcraftcharleston.com.

During her workshops on essential oils, Lisa encourages participants to pick a couple of oils and then sit quietly and smell each of them. “Take a few moments to see what you experience in your body,” she says. “Ask yourself, ‘Do I feel it in my upper body? Do I feel it in my head? Do I feel uplifted using it? Do I feel grounded and calm?’”

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LOOK. FEEL. BE. BEAUTY HEALTH HOW TO REFRESH SKIN FOR FALL Feel like your skin got overexposed this summer? It’s time to refresh and repair your skin with hydrating facials and masks. skirt!’s skin care experts are loving Korean beauty products right now because of their natural ingredients and glowing results. HANACURE FACIAL, available at hanacure.com How to use: Mix the serum and solution, paint on your face, let sit for 30 minutes and rinse. Why our expert recommends it: This Korean beauty product is a star of Instagram with users saying it tightens, moisturizes and softens. “It’s a rave right now with amazing results,” says Pamela Lesch, a skirt! blogger and founder of Pamela Lesch Makeup. INNISFREE SKIN SOLUTION SHEET MASK, available at us.innisfree.com How to use: Cleanse, unfold the sheet mask, remove the film and evenly apply over face. Remove the mask after one to two minutes. Gently pat remaining residue for full absorption. Why our expert recommends it: Dermatologist Dendy Engelman, a Summerville native and partner with Manhattan Dermatology & Cosmetic Surgery, recommends the mask made with a Korean beauty ingredient called madecassoside to help calm dehydrated, rough skin and strengthen the skin’s natural moisture barrier. DERM INSTITUTE ANTIOXIDANT HYDRATION GEL MASK, available at www.diskincare.com How to use: Apply serum to face. No need to rinse. Why our expert recommends it: This gel mask offers intense hydration as well as protection from free radical damage from UV exposure and environmental assaults, such as pollution. “They are easy for travel, work beautifully as a sleep mask, and in a pinch to quickly hydrate skin and give it an immediate glow,” Dr. Engelman says.

HEALTH ESSENTIAL HEALTH INDICATORS These are the essential indicators you need to manage to improve your health, according to the American Heart Association. Schedule a well visit with your doctor to determine whether you are at risk and to learn about lifestyle changes you can make to help prevent heart disease. For more information, visit goredforwomen.org. Blood sugar: High levels of blood sugar can damage your heart, kidneys, eyes and nerves. Blood pressure: High blood pressure is a major risk factor of heart disease and stroke. Cholesterol: High cholesterol causes plaque, which clogs arteries and can lead to heart disease and stroke. Body Mass Index: Your body mass index is your weight in relation to your height. A high BMI raises your blood pressure and cholesterol and makes your heart work harder, putting you at risk for developing diabetes.

BEAUTY HEALTH FITNESS GET BACK TO WORKING OUT Getting back into a workout routine is easy when you can stroll with other fellow moms in a park with a view or practice yoga on the deck of a yacht. OPENING SOON: FIT4MOM CHARLESTON The Fit4Mom program, which offers pre- and postnatal fitness classes for moms, is coming to Charleston this month. The program is known for its Stroller Strides classes, which kick off at 9:30 a.m. Sept. 6 at Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park. Fit4Mom also will hold a Moms’ Night Out for the first Thursday of every month. The first Moms’ Night Out is 7 to 9 p.m. Sept. 7 at Tavern & Table. For more information, visit charleston.fit4mom.com. WARRIORS BY THE WATER Reverb owner Ashley Bell hosts a yoga class to the sounds of DJ B on the deck of the Carolina Girl Yacht. After class, enjoy light bites, sip champagne and bid in a silent auction to benefit METAvivor.org, a nonprofit that focuses on research for stage 4 breast cancer. 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sept. 24. Tickets are $30. Visit https://goo.gl/EB9bgd for tickets. 46

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