TA K E O N E
JANUARY
2018
CHARLESTON, SC
Skirt! celebrates women with attitude. We think attitude is a good thing. Skirt! women are confident, spirited and passionate about their families, their friends, their pursuits and their community. They are makers, entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, community leaders, lawyers, doctors, chefs, teachers, students, mothers and daughters. A skirt! woman defines success on her own terms and supports other women in their journeys. She has her own sense of style. She enjoys life and seeks out new experiences. She works to give back to her community and make her little part of the planet a better place. She is curious about the world around her. She values diversity and different perspectives. She is willing to stand up and speak out and seeks to amplify other women’s voices. She is smart and she is kind. The skirt! woman is the woman we strive to be every day. She’s an influencer, a decision-maker, a go-getter and a do-gooder. She is strong. And she is powerful.
Cover Art: Chambers Austelle
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JANUARY THE STRONGER ISSUE
Happy New Year! The beginning of the year is a time to reflect, focus and set intentions for the upcoming year. At skirt!, we’re proud to be Charleston’s only women’s magazine. We’re proud of our legacy of being a strong voice for women. And we’re committed to our mission: celebrating women, nurturing their passions and supporting their pursuits. skirt! provides a place where women can connect, be inspired and have fun. For the January issue we talk with three life coaches about how to identify what you really want out of life, focus, change course, if necessary, and go for whatever it is your higher purpose calls you to do. We love that all three women encourage you to define success on your own terms. And they shared some of their strategies for how to take on the new year. One piece of advice? Choose a word that can serve as your guide during the upcoming year, one that you can come back to when you lose focus. The theme for our January issue and our word of the year: stronger.
F E AT U R E S Shop Your Closet ......................................... 14-15 Capture Your Best Photo ...................16-17 Out With the Old ..................................................18 Color of the Year ............................................19 STRONGER ........................................................ 21-25 Her Point of View ......................................... 28-29 skirt! vintage ....................................................... 35-38
We also talk with stylist and blogger Andrea Serrano and photographer and personal branding expert Jenn Cady about ways you can present your best self in the new year. In this issue, we introduce several recurring features. skirt! shorts is one way we celebrate women’s successes. It’s a place where we recognize women’s accomplishments as well as take note of new shops, restaurants, services and products that cater to women. In “Her Point of View,” we ask female community leaders to share their thoughts on issues and topics that are important to women. In skirt! shops around we’ll spotlight our favorite places to find just what you’re looking for. And skirt! vintage is a place where we look back on how our magazine has celebrated and supported women over the years. We at skirt! are excited about all the possibilities that a new year brings. We are looking for local writers to contribute personal essays to the magazine. If you would like to be considered, please send a pitch to submissions@skirt.com. We’ll let you know if your idea is a fit for an upcoming issue. As always, we love to hear from you. Comment on our social media pages or send me an email at shelley.young@morris.com. Peace, love and skirt!
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IN THIS ISSUE skirt! shorts .........................................................11 Profiles ............................................................. 22-24 skirt! community................................................ 27 Essay: Faithful Waves by Caki Diehl ....................... 31 Calendar .......................................................... 32-33
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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 CIRCULATION, MARKETING & EVENT MANAGER Susan Norfleet susan.norfleet@morris.com PHOTOGRAPHY Jenn Cady ADVERTISING sales: 843.958.0028 sales@skirt.com EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, MORRIS MEDIA NETWORK Tina Battock
COVER ARTIST CHAMBERS AUSTELLE is a contemporary figurative
painter and educator living in Charleston. Austelle is best known for her compositions of vivid color and female subjects. The isolated environments challenge the viewer to question the way beauty and women are perceived in our culture. Austelle’s work has been exhibited nationally and exists in many private collections. Recently, she was awarded Best in Show at The City Gallery for “Piccolo Spoleto’s 2016 Juried Exhibition.” Austelle’s work has been featured in publications such as Expose Art Magazine, The Artist Catalogue, Art Maze Magazine, The Jealous Curator, Create Magazine and more. www.chambersaustelle.com Instagram: @ChambersAustelle
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S H I N E B R I G H T E R . I G N I T E A S PA R K . B E S T R O N G E R .
2018 RESOLUTIONS
Empower my children to always believe in themselves. – Sarah Kravchuk
Run the bridge run for the first time in under an hour. – Tom Giovanniello
Be more assertive. Speak clearly about my needs and intentions. – Shelley Hill Young
Write in a journal. I’m excited to start my HMS Logbook on January 1! – Susan Norfleet
NEW YEAR, NEW VIEW
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Skirt! celebrates women’s successes, supports their pursuits and nurtures a spirit of community.
LET IT POUR!
BREAST-FEEDING MOMS CAN FIND PRIVACY AT CHS AIRPORT On-the-go nursing moms seeking privacy can use two new breast-feeding stations while traveling through the Charleston International Airport. The 4-by-8-foot pods feature comfortable benches, a fold-down table, an electrical outlet for plugging in a breast pump and a door that can be locked. The pods are big enough for a mom with a baby and other children. You can find a nursing station at the top of the Concourse B walkway on the secure side of the airport and by Carousel 1 in baggage claim.
MEX 1 INTRODUCES WAHINE WEDNESDAYS
Tristan Catering + Events with executive chef Amanee Neirouz at the helm is managing all food services for Pour Taproom, the 115-seat rooftop restaurant and bar atop the Hyatt Hotel at 560 King St. Pour Taproom features 70 self-service taps, including 55 beers, eight wines, seven craft cocktails and five ciders. Amanee’s menu will feature classic beer hall dishes with a Southern twist.
Grab your girlfriends and head to Mex 1 for margaritas and music on Wahine Wednesdays, a weekly ladies’ happy hour every Wednesday at both the West Ashley and Sullivan’s Island locations.
MICHELLE WEAVER NAMED SOUTH CAROLINA CHEF AMBASSADOR
JENNY DENNIS NAMED CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER OF TRIO
NEW PLACE FOR LITTLE ONES TO PLAY AT THE SOUTH CAROLINA AQUARIUM
Congratulations to Charleston Grill executive chef Michelle Weaver, who is one of four chefs named by Gov. Henry McMaster to serve as a culinary ambassador for the state this year. It is the first year all four chef ambassadors selected are women. The program was started three years ago to promote South Carolina as a culinary destination by highlighting chefs who feature locally grown ingredients and offer distinctive flavors on their menus.
Jenny Dennis has joined TRIO as chief operating officer. In her new role, Jenny will be working directly with TRIO’s clients to implement their marketing strategies and help expand TRIO’s reach across the Carolinas and beyond. Prior to joining TRIO, Jenny served as a publisher for skirt! magazine.
Your little ones can expend their energy and learn about sea life at new play area at the South Carolina Aquarium. Kids Coast provides a soft play area that encourages exploration with friends and promotes learning in a family-friendly environment.The aquarium plans to expand the Kids Coast play area with the help from the PNC Foundation in 2018.
CHEERS TO ANOTHER FEMALE EXECUTIVE CHEF IN TOWN!
KARNAN DEVLIN PROMOTED TO EXECUTIVE CHEF
King Street restaurant Felix Cocktails et Cuisine recently opened its doors with female executive chef Elizabeth Schultenover creating the Parisianinspired menu. Elizabeth attended Johnson & Wales and comes from a string of James Beard-nominated restaurants including Table and Cucina 24 in Asheville, North Carolina, as well as Thirteen Restaurant in St. Thomas. Felix is located at 550 King St.; it will be open daily at 4 p.m.
Karnan Devlin has been promoted to executive chef at Isle of Palms favorite Morgan Creek Grill. Karnan, who has been at the restaurant for more than 10 years, takes over as Morgan Creek Grill introduces a new Creekside Bar and a new menu.The bar includes more comfortable seating with courtyard lighting and overhead heaters overlooking the Intracoastal Waterway. Morgan Creek Grill is at 80 41st Ave., Isle of Palms.
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SEND SKIRT! YOUR SHORTS! Skirt! Shorts highlights local women who have been recognized for their accomplishments, introduces new stores and restaurants and features other news items of interest to women. Please send information to submissions@skirt.com by Feb. 1 for consideration for our March issue.
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“You’ ve got to own it.” – ANDREA SERRANO
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How to shop your closet and develop your personal style By Shelley Hill Young If you’re like us, your closet – and by extension your wardrobe – could probably use a little attention. OK, a lot of attention. In today’s social media-centric world where someone is always has a camera in hand, there’s pressure to look your best whenever you step out. And, you need to represent your brand – whether it’s a personal brand or your business. We think the beginning of the year is a good time to reassess. Does your wardrobe reflect the image you want to present? Does it reflect you? What has to go? What are you missing that you need to add? We talked with Andrea Serrano (above), fashion stylist and the woman behind the popular and oh, so stylish Charleston Shop Curator blog for some guidance on how to revamp your wardrobe in the coming year: The first truth Andrea dropped was that women only wear about 10 percent of what’s in their closets. It’s a good reminder to look to see what’s hiding in the back of your closet. As an example, Andrea says she pulled out the black button down shirt she was wearing when she was looking for something to pair with a new pair of 80s-inspired jeans with silver sequin stars on them. She doesn’t think she’s worn the shirt in more than two years, but of course it looks fabulous. LESSON LEARNED: SHOP YOUR CLOSET. Pull a few forgotten items to the front so you add them back to your rotation. Identify what staples need to be updated. Have you worn the little black dress hanging in your closet too many times? Does the style need to be refreshed? Pull unwanted items that are in good shape out to consign, donate or swap. Get rid of clothes that have pills, are faded or haven’t held their shape well after frequent wearings. Identify items you can fix or repurpose. Andrea says she has a hard time letting go of shoes, so she suggests getting worn-out shoes resoled or dying light-colored shoes black. Use velvet hangers (They’re the slimmest) to maximize space in your closet. Find out-of-the-way places to store out-of-season items, such as shoes and sweaters. January is a good time to stock up on winter essentials, such as winter boots and coats.They’re on sale after the holidays and it’s usually just getting cold enough to wear them in Charleston. Look for versatile pieces. “I”m a fan of transitional pieces that take you from day to night and winter to spring, pieces that take you to the next season or the next hour,” Andrea says. She loves a vintage pastel pink coat she bought from Trunk Show on Meeting Street, which she says doesn’t feel out of place when it’s still cold in March because of the blush color. Look for florals and color, which are always big for the Spring season. Andrea says she has her clothing staples in her closet, which allows her to purchase the pieces that are different and grab her attention, especially when the price is right. “I’m constantly being tempted,” she admits. More important than following fashion trends is knowing what styles are flattering for your body type and for your skin tone, and what pieces work best for your lifestyle, whether you’re a mom or an entrepreneur, or both. That means going to stores and trying on clothes. “Unless you go out there, you can’t figure out what looks good on your body,” she says. How do you develop that personal style? “A lot of it comes from being confident. If you feel good in something, you will look good,” Andrea says. “You’ve got to own it.”
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Capture
your best By Shelley Hill Young
Whether you’re a professional, an entrepreneur, starting a side business or creating a online dating profile, you need at least one good photo of yourself to serve as your social media profile pic. That selfie in the bar with the margarita or the one of you wearing the sunglasses and bikini on the beach? You might think you look good, but neither is the best representation of yourself.
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We talked with Jenn Cady, a professional photographer, visual branding expert and the woman behind the lens of the photos in skirt! magazine, for tips about how to present our best selves in 2018.
Jenn works with Vanity Salon, as well as local fashion stylists to give her clients a new polished look.
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photo in 2018 HOW TO LOOK GOOD IN THE SPOTLIGHT Hire a professional photographer who specializes in headshot or branding photography. Look for a photographer who knows how to pose you and is willing to take the time to find your best angle. “Everyone has a best side,” Jenn says. Once your shoot is scheduled, do some prep work. Plan to get your hair and makeup done the day of the photo shoot. Use high-definition makeup without SPF. Jenn says that SPF can make you look greasy in photos so reserve that for your everyday wear and use another foundation for nighttime and when you’re being photographed. Always carry a good finishing powder. Know what hairstyles look good on you and whether you need highlights or lowlights. Date your stylist until you find the perfect fit, Jenn says, even if that means breaking up with your current stylist. We know it’s hard, but you will feel better after you do it. Hire a fashion stylist to help you shop your closet for the right outfit. For your photo shoot, avoid patterns. They tend to distract from you. Choose one statement piece of jewelry. On the day of the shoot, don’t say, “cheese.” Jenn says that longtime trick actually causes us to tuck our chins, which is not flattering. Instead, lean into the camera and keep your shoulders back. A good photographer can make you laugh, so you have a natural smile. But, Jenn says, not everyone is a smiler, and that’s OK. Of course, you can’t hire a professional photographer to follow you around every day, but you can follow these tips to make sure you look your best, even in amateur iPhone photos. When you’re shooting photos with friends and family, make sure you find a good light source and face toward it. If you’re inside, face a window. If there’s no light, turn the flash on. “Light takes away wrinkles,” Jenn says. If you’re outside, find open shade, where you can still see the sky, but you are under cover. A covered porch works well. Ask the person taking the picture to raise the camera and point it down for the most flattering angle. Know your best side and stand on it. Model with your chin and roll your shoulders back. Be proud. Don’t stand straight. Stand at an angle. “Once you turn, you have life,” Jenn says.
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shops around
OUT WITH THE OLD Whether you need to make room in your closet for holiday gifts, just need to clean out your closet for the new year or want to make a little extra cash, every woman should have her favorite go-to consignment shop. Plus, recycling and reusing clothing is one little way you can help save the planet. And consignment shops are always full of surprising finds.
ENSEMBLE
REINVENTED UPSCALE RESALE
You’ll find well-curated pieces from popular store brands including Anthropologie, Free People and Madewell as well as high-end designers such as Tory Burch, Rebecca Minkoff and Parker.
You’ll feel like you walked into your best friend’s closet when you’re shopping at Reinvented. Expect to find high-quality clothing from Lafayette 148, Eileen Fisher, Ralph Lauren and St. John Knits.
How to Consign In January and February, Ensemble accepts some winter pieces, such as sweaters and layering pieces, and items that transition into spring. Ensemble accepts items Monday-Thursday. You do not need an appointment. Items will be displayed for 90 days. You will receive 40 percent of the selling price. You can choose to receive a check or use your credit in the store.
How to Consign Reinvented accepts winter clothing through the end of January and transitions into Spring clothing as the weather changes. Clothing should be cleaned, pressed and on hangers. Consignments are accepted Monday-Saturday, and no appointment is needed. Clothing is displayed for 90 days and you receive 40 percent of the selling price.
24 Ann St., ensembleconsignment.com
CONSIGN CHARLESTON
1610 Sam Rittenberg Blvd., consigncharleston.com Check out the designer couture section, which can include items such as Gucci sunglasses, Coach handbags and Oscar de la Renta gowns. The large store also sells men’s clothing, furniture and household items. How to Consign The deadline for consignment winter items is Jan. 13. Consign Charleston begins accepting spring clothing for consignment Jan. 22. You can take up to 20 items between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. If you have more than 20 items, you can drop them off on Thursdays and Saturdays. Clothing must be less than three years old, clean, pressed and on hangers. Items will be displayed for 90 days, and you receive 50 to 60 percent of the selling price.
CONSIGNING WOMEN
21 Magnolia Road, www.consigningwomenavondale.com Consigning Women, in the Avondale neighborhood of West Ashley, features casual to couture and fresh to funky clothing styles from high-end clothing stores and designer labels. How to Consign Consigning Women accepts winter clothing through January and begins accepting spring clothing after Valentine’s Day. Clothes should be less than two years old, clean and on hangers. Consignments are accepted 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday-Friday. No appointment is needed. Items are displayed for 60 days and you will receive 40 percent of the selling price.
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847 Savannah Highway, www.reinvented-resale.com
CONSIGNING WOMEN AND MEN
1055 Johnnie Dodds Blvd., Mount Pleasant, www.consigningwomensc.com Shoppers will find a selection of popular store brands and designer clothing, shoes and accessories, as well as select men’s items, such as button-down shirts, sweaters and windbreakers. How to Consign Consigning Women and Men accepts winter clothing through the end of January. Clothes should be no more than two years old and should be clean, pressed and on hangers. Consignments are accepted MondayFriday. No appointment is necessary. Consignments are accepted by appointment only on Saturdays. First-time consignors should take at least 10 items, and no more than 25 items are accepted at a time. Items are display for 60 days, and you receive 40 percent of the selling price.
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That’s our motto for 2018. We talked with three life coaches about how they work with mothers, business women, entrepreneurs and families, to help them find their inner strength and success.
G E RVA S E KO L M O S
LIFE COACH S H I N Y. H A P P Y. H U M A N . After her first daughter, Aria, was born and Gervase Kolmos went back to work as a sales manager, she struggled to adjust to her new identity: Mom. “I had this mentality I should be able to do this,” Gervase says. But she felt trapped and unhappy. “It was like the world turned upside down,” she says. “Nobody was relating to me about the new mom thing in a way that I could relate to.” Gervase says she was trying to be who she used to be before her daughter was born and it wasn’t working. “I was having a total identity crisis.” She quit her job when her daughter was about 6 months old so she could have space to figure out what she needed. She sat down next to a life coach at a writing workshop and had a “light-bulb moment.” Gervase enrolled in a life-coaching course, and by the time her daughter turned 1, she had created a website for her new business, Shiny. Happy. Human. “I started truth-telling and hoping for the best.” The truth she discovered is that real mom life is messy. Moms often want every day to be perfect, but things rarely turn out as planned. Turns out lots of mothers were going through the same struggle transitioning to their new lives as mothers. Gervase found that if she could help moms realize that messy is normal, then they could find a rhythm amid that chaos. “I’m a huge advocate that you can have what you want, but you have to adjust your perspective,” she says. “I help mothers get what they want, but it’s rarely how they expected.” As a life coach, Gervase says her job is not to give advice, but to ask powerful questions to guide people to their own inner wisdom. Her goal is to help mothers feel happy, fulfilled and free. Gervase takes pride in connecting women in a safe, judgment-free space. She created the Mommy Soul Tribe as a safe online space for moms to share their experiences. And she hosts monthly Champagne Society gatherings where she invites moms to get dressed up, drink champagne and listen to “bad-ass local women” speak about their experiences as working mothers. “We find out they are human.” They are doing a great job, but their lives also are messy, she says. Her goal is to humanize them, but also to spotlight how they make it work for them. Gervase is most proud of creating a working-mom lifestyle that is authentic for her. She says she created her mom lifestyle first and then built her business around it, instead of the other way around. “It’s on my own terms,” she says. “I say ‘no’ to a lot.”
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E M I LY C A S S E L LIFE COACH AND HOST OF THE “SEXY SOULFUL SUCCESS” PODCAST
From the time she was a student at a women’s college, Emily Cassel has recognized the need to uplift and inspire fellow women and to provide resources to help women succeed. She studied psychology and nutrition and thought one day she would open a wellness center. When she found herself selling advertising for a dining publication, she quickly discovered it wasn’t very fulfilling, but she did love working with mission-driven businesses.
“I feel like I’m helping them set themselves free” she says.
Emily knew she didn’t want to limit herself to a traditional linear path of success. And she realized that the stakes would only get higher and it would get increasingly harder to change course the longer she stayed in her job. She revisited her intention to become a health coach and decided to train as a life coach so she could help high-achieving women who are seeking to build their own businesses and examining their options and wondering how to change course.
Instead of forcing a particular outcome, Emily encourages women to enjoy the journey and grow from it.
Emily moved to Charleston from Pittsburgh because she loved the coastal lifestyle and wanted to embody her mission of creating success on your own terms. She says her biggest accomplishment is starting her business in her 20s. “A lot of people are held back by limiting thoughts around age,” she says. “She prides herself on living her life with intention.
She encourages women to allow space for answers to come rather than trying to force outside solutions. “We all have blind spots,” she says. “My job is to hold up a mirror and reflect what they are really saying.”
And instead of the traditional model of success, Emily encourages women to pursue sexy, soulful success. For Emily, being sexy is feeling confident and owning your power as a woman. Being soulful is doing work that feels aligned to your higher purpose, or calling. She believes being confident and true to yourself creates success that is sustainable and unique to each woman. “These are the drivers of most women’s pursuits,” Emily says. “How you define those things is a great way to get to know yourself.”
As a life coach, Emily says she helps women clarify what they really want and why they don’t already have it. Women often tell her, “I have all the things, but it doesn’t quite feel like I wanted it to.” Emily says her job is to ask a lot of questions to understand what’s holding her clients back.
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JEANNELLE PERKINS-MUHAMMAD LIFE COACH AND THERAPIST TMI COUNSELING AND COACHING Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad has an assortment of elephants in her office. She encourages her clients to pick up one when they want to talk about the thing that no one else wants to talk about during a family life coaching session. When you hold the elephant, you can say, “This is what’s bothering me. This is what hurts,” Jeannelle says. Jeannelle loves elephants because they travel in all-female herds and they come to each other’s assistance when another member of their herd is being threatened. “At the end of the day, we have to hold each other together,” she says. Jeannelle learned from working with her own family business in Maryland that the dynamics of families can be challenging. She says her family members mostly got along, yet some business decisions were still difficult. She’s also worked with military families in Japan, helping them transition out of the military and begin their next phase of life. After six years in Japan, she and her husband moved to Charleston, and she went into private practice as a life coach and marriage and family therapist. She is working on her doctorate in counselor education and supervision at Capella University. As a life coach, Jeannelle — who has a master’s degree in marriage and family counseling therapy — helps women and families figure out how their businesses, their families and their social lives connect so they stay balanced and no one aspect of their lives takes over.
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“We need other women to say to us: ‘It’s OK to want to have it all, but not necessarily to be able to do it all, and I’ve got your back,’ ” Jeannelle says. “It’s hard to be authentic about the fact that that’s challenging.” Jeannelle believes there is strength in vulnerability. “When you’re vulnerable, you’re authentic,” she says. “When you’re true to yourself, you’re your strongest person.” She says she often hears from her female clients that they need to focus, that they aren’t able to accomplish their goals. “They are busy doing things rather than being focused,” she says. When a client says someone is preventing them from being able to focus, Jeannelle asks if that person — whether it’s a partner or a boss — knows how they feel. “We are not being assertive enough in our communication,” she says. She encourages clients to practice communication “so there is no question” about what you need. She suggests using language such as, “I would feel more comfortable if you,” and then filling in the blank. “That can be difficult for women. We’re often raised not to express too much power about what we like because then you become that other word,” she says. “Being assertive is just about being clear.”
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OUR RESOLUTIONS FOR 2018? We want to be smarter, stronger, kinder. We want to be unstoppable. We asked the life coaches we spoke with to share some guidance for how to set your intention for the new year so you can be your best self and rock 2018.
SAY ‘YES’ ONLY TO THE THINGS THAT ARE A ‘HELL YES!’
Pledge to make decisions in the coming year based on whether they feel light or heavy. Notice when you say “yes” to things that feel heavy. What might happen if you give yourself permission to say “no” to the things that feel heavy? Say “yes” only to the things that are a “hell yes.” This basic tool can sharpen your intuition. TRUST YOUR INTUITION AND BE WILLING TO THROW OUT THE PLAN (Yikes! This makes some of us nervous, but imagine how freeing it could be.) Throw away the plan. Ride the waves of mom life. “When it’s good, follow that. When it crashes, know that it will crest again.” – Gervase Kolmos
FIND YOUR NORTH STAR
Choose a theme word for the year that serves as your north star. Create a vision board that represents that feeling. It will provide an anchor throughout the year. So often we set these huge goals, but we haven’t set up momentum. A more realistic approach is to focus on one word instead of having a more complicated plan. FOCUS ON YOUR PRESENCE Focus more on who you are being and not so much on what you are doing. Your presence is the most important thing about you – Emily Cassel
SET REALISTIC GOALS
Set specific targeted goals for each month. Ask yourself whether it’s really realistic? Can you reach that goal? BE MINDFUL Take some apps off the phone. Make eye contact. Listen to what is being said. BUILD RELATIONSHIPS We need communication and touch. Build a core group of people who can see you at your most vulnerable and push you forward when you’re at the height of success. – Jeannelle Perkins-Muhammad
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“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is: ‘What are you doing for others?’ ” – M A RT I N LU T H E R K I N G , J R . –
ONE MAN, ONE DREAM, TOGETHER WE ACHIEVE is the theme of this year’s Martin Luther King, Jr. community-wide celebration. Join the YWCA as it sponsors 10 days of events that begin Jan. 7 with area worship services and culminate with a business breakfast Jan. 16. The Martin Luther King Day parade is 10 a.m. Jan. 15. The parade starts at Sumter and President streets and proceeds down Sumter to King Street, turns onto Calhoun Street and ends at Anson Street.The events to commemorate MLK Day are the YWCA’s largest fundraiser of the year.The YWCA’s mission is to eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. EMPOWERING GIRLS THROUGH YGIRLS CODE As part of its mission to empower women and girls, the YWCA hosts the YGirls Code program, which teaches girls the computer skills they need to build an app, create a website, design a game and program a robot. The program aims to close the gender gap in technology fields by encouraging girls to learn coding skills and to consider careers in computer programming. How you can help: An $80 donation to YWCA will cover one girl’s participation in the coding club for one school year. ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT OF WOMEN The YWCA also hosts Our Backpacks to Briefcases free career workshops to help women learn skills to succeed in the workplace and become entrepreneurs. How you can help: A donation of $134 can send a women under the age of 40 to a career and leadership workshop. To make a donation and learn about volunteer opportunities with the YWCA, visit ywca-charlestonsc.org.
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Her Point of View Skirt! magazine presents a new feature where we will highlight what women are saying about current issues that affect women. It’s a place where we can acknowledge the larger conversations that are going on about women’s issues.
“The point of the work we’ve done over the last decade with the ‘me too movement’ is to let women, particularly young women of color, know that they are not alone - it’s a movement. It’s beyond a hashtag. It’s the start of a larger conversation and a movement for radical community healing. Join us. #metoo.” TARANA BURKE Founder of the #MeToo movement on Twitter Oct. 15
“It does seem an important moment is here. Most of the women my age have stories to tell, but it is not limited to us. Young women seem to be facing many of the same issues. I’m stunned by the guilt and shame so many women have expressed. Yet I don’t want to see the real abuse trivialized by those who feel flirtation is abusive, because I have always been a flirt. We are just beginning to talk about these things, and I hope the dialog continues.” NATHALIE DUPREE Author and advocate, who started a private MeToo Facebook page
“This is a critical moment for anyone who faces unwanted sexual advances at work. Sexual harassment has been tolerated for far too long in the halls of government and companies large and small. For the first time in my professional life, it feels like people are finally prepared to hold perpetrators responsible. I’m cheering – both as my current self and as that younger self who jumped up to bolt the lock on a hotel room door. … But cheering is not enough. And while this is no doubt a watershed moment in empowering victims to speak up, sharing stories – which takes immense courage by itself – is also not enough. We need systemic, lasting changes that deter bad behavior and protect everyone, from professionals climbing the corporate ladder to workers in low-paid positions who often have little power. We need to end the abuse of power imbalances due to gender – and race and ethnicity, too. We must not lose this opportunity.” SHERYL SANDBERG Chief operating officer of Facebook, on Facebook, Dec. 3
“It saddens me that for so long, women have felt safer being silent while being victimized and unsupported when speaking out. If what a society values can be measured by what and whom it protects we are well overdue for demonstrating a real value for the life and safety of women. This is our time to support our sisters and define and demand justice for all women.” LAVANDA BROWN Executive director, YWCA of Greater Charleston
“Bravo to the recent ‘Silence Breakers,’ who’ve bravely challenged the norm and thus paved the way for others to come forward and speak their truths. This declaration of freedom from oppression has given a Voice to Womankind and is a HUGE moment in history for women! Afterall, as Ranata Suzuki said, ‘There comes a point where you no longer care if there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. You’re just sick of the tunnel.’ ” MACKIE MOORE Executive director Thrive SC 28
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“This reckoning appears to have sprung up overnight. But it has actually been simmering for years, decades, centuries. Women have had it with bosses and co-workers who not only cross boundaries but don't even seem to know that boundaries exist. They've had it with the fear of retaliation, of being blackballed, of being fired from a job they can't afford to lose. They've had it with the code of going along to get along. They've had it with men who use their power to take what they want from women. These silence breakers have started a revolution of refusal, gathering strength by the day. ...”
Actress Ashley Judd, singer Taylor Swift, corporate lobbyist Adama Iwu, Isabel Pascual and former Uber engineer Susan Fowler on the cover of TIME’s 2017 ‘Person of the Year’ issue.
TIME MAGAZINE In an article naming, The Silence Breakers the person of the year for 2017
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“We are at last confronting the fact that by staying quiet, we protect an unequal, immoral status quo. By raising our voices, we protect each other. Each woman who speaks up about her own experience is making it easier for other women to do the same. And because of the strength in our numbers, the institutions that have enabled systemic sexism and discrimination are starting to act — to fire, to expel, to ostracize, to pass laws. To change.” MELINDA GATES Co-founder of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, in Time Magazine, Nov. 20
“I am pleased but cautious about the current torrent of sexual harassment/abuse information flooding the media. I am pleased that women and men are empowered to speak out (please know men are also victims of sexual harassment and abuse), but cautious that the public may become weary of the topic and stop paying attention. The reality is that sexual harassment and violence are pervasive in our society, and it is rare to meet a woman who hasn't experienced it in some fashion.” LISA VAN BERGEN Principal, Professional Nonprofit Solutions; former executive director, Florence Crittenton Programs
“Time’s decision and this broader moment/movement is indicative of what feminists already know: Women will never be seen or treated as equals until our bodies are no longer objectified and controlled by those to whom we have not consented.This level of sustained attention to the harassment and victimization of women in the workplace is needed for enduring social change to take hold. But, in the glory and glitz of this moment, we must not lose sight of the millions of women who simply will not report, cannot come forward, or have too much to lose in declaring ‘me, too.’ Those of us who can, have the responsibility to seek justice for ALL targets of ALL oppressions.” KRIS DE WELDE Director of women’s and gender studies, College of Charleston
“One voice. One impassioned plea to be heard and believed. One champion who stands up and declares that it ends here, it ends today. That is all it takes to ignite a revolution. To all the women who are giving voice to their truths, and to those who may never be ready to speak out, the Center for Women hears you, believes you and stands with you. We thank you for your courage.” LISA DABNEY Executive director, Center for Women
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ANGIE MIZZELL angiemizzell.com
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Why did you start blogging? I started blogging in 2008 to zoom in on life moments that feel personally meaningful and also universal. Blogging was, and still is, a way to grow as a writer and to share insights and shifts in perspective. When life pulls me into the present moment, words come to me and I know I need to write about it. Blogging is something that makes me feel connected to others and most like myself. You say writing was your creative outlet as you worked through the transition of starting a family, redefining success and rediscovering your identity. A lot of women can identify with that. Can you tell us about how you redefined success and rediscovered your identity? We often define or describe ourselves based on what we do. But then something happens — circumstances change, we experience a loss, or we begin to want something else — and we don’t know who we are anymore. Through blogging and conversations I’ve had with readers who engage with my blog, I’ve learned that life has seasons. As women, we’re always going through some sort of change or transition. So it challenges us to get to know ourselves on a soul level, regardless of where like takes us. My definition of success means something different than it did in my 20s. I’m proud of my resume´ and accomplishments, but finding joy in the ordinary days has more value to me now. How do you create a life that feels like a home? What do you mean by that? “Create a life that feels like home” is one of the many taglines I’ve used
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for my blog. And sometimes I’ve struggled with that phrase. Can you really create it? Life has a special way of pulling the rug out from under us, so do we ever have a safe place to fall? I think the answer is yes and no. So, to me, creating a life that feels like home means two things: feeling comfortable in my personal space and feeling comfortable in my own skin.
Can you offer your top tips for creating a life that feels like a home? Invest time and energy in your actual home: Get rid of clutter, paint the walls, buy the good pillows and fluffy blankets. Forgive people. Reconcile your losses. Recognize what’s weighing you down and let it go. Practice paying attention and being fully present, even if only for a moment. Let life surprise you. Trust that it will. How are you getting organized for the year ahead? Google Calendar is my friend. I look at the year ahead before it happens and add reminder notes, so I’m not saying things like, “How is it Christmas already?” I take a moment to create a vision for the year. I set goals and projected timelines, but I’m not married to them. I’ve found that setting the intention is enough to get things going. The important things get done, and sometimes they don’t, and it’s OK. Do you have any resolutions or goals for 2018? Every year I say, “This is the year I will deliver my book to the world.” I’m on the third draft of a memoir so I’m getting close. Who is the woman who has most inspired you and why? If I listed one, I’d have to list 10. Most women inspire me. I have a gift for seeing what’s amazing and beautiful about a person, and that has been one of the greatest gifts I’ve given myself. When I’m down in the pit of life, I can always think of someone who inspires me to get back up. Editor’s note: skirt! magazine occasionally spotlights the inspiring women who contribute to the skirt! blog. Read their posts at skirt.com/blog.
F A I T H F U L WAV E S BY CAKI DIEHL
My cell phone was ringing off the hook as I ran to grab it. It was my best friend Hadley (or Had as I refer to her) in New York. We have known each other since we were 2, and grew up a block from one another.
As I squirmed into a cold, sticky wet suit, I questioned my decision. However, I got back on the program as my body hit the tepid tidal pool where Joao demonstrated how I was to lift myself up on the board once I caught a wave.
She had an offer. Did I want to travel to Brazil with a group from NYC? Everything was arranged; they had an extra spot.
My heart beat fast with anticipation as I hauled the heavy board to the surf. Once in, I maneuvered on my belly past the undulating swells, my toes brushing the surface of the cool water. My friends were a few feet away, and Joao was close guiding us with the commands, “Paddle” and “Stand Up.”
All I needed was money and time. Time? Yes. Money? Hmmm…. This was always the hurdle. My father had announced that he was not going to pay for anything for me ever again so I needed to come up with the financing on my own. I took the money from my 401K knowing that this would be the trip of a lifetime. Having been warned that they kidnap cute blond girls in the Sao Paulo airport, I locked my bag to my belt when I arrived at the spacious terrazzo-filled hub. I was elated to see my friends at the gate and hop on the puddle jumper to Florianopolis! We rented a car and drove an hour to the seaside town of Praia Do Rosa. The landscape reminded me of Caribbean Islands with its dense tropical forests full of banana trees, winding coral dusty roads and the sounds of unfamiliar bird squawks. Our Quinta Bucanero was a treehouse of a hotel nestled on a hill overlooking the beach. They served tart caipirinhas and succulent fresh fish, caught by hand daily in the cove. The boys were there to surf and the gals decided to take lessons, too. Well, all the gals except me. Never big on group activities, I was content to sit by the water.The only thing I wanted to dive into was my book; I had nothing to prove. There were three lessons and on the fourth day you were guaranteed to surf. On the third afternoon, I did get a bit lonely for my companions. I was starting to feel envious of the courageous ladies who always came back smiling, looking accomplished and happy. At breakfast on the fourth morning they implored me to join them and I conceded. Once down at the strand, I immediately knew why they were having such a great time. The very tan, sculpted instructor Joao was adorable! In his broken English he advised that I could catch up and was in good hands. INDEED!
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I turned the fiberglass vessel toward the shore sat upright and drifted, savoring the moment. The sounds of the gurgling water and waves crashing in front of me lulled me into a dreamy state. I turned to glimpse Had catch a wave seemingly out of nowhere. She’s up. She makes it all the way to the shore! I continued to wade and wait for my turn. One came along that was promising and passed … and another. Finally, I saw the one that would be mine! Joao knew it too and pushed me and my board into the wave that began to crest. Behind me he exclaimed,“PAAAADDDLE, PADDLE, PADDLE!!!” My arms vehemently oared through the sea as my brain excitedly registered the anticipation of what I envisioned was about to happen. “NOW STAAAND UP!” he hollered. This was it! I took a breath, focused on the shore and popped up on the board. I WAS RIDING THE WAVE! Tears overflowed my eyes as a feeling of joy, freedom and fulfillment came over me like nothing I have ever felt before. I glided into the sandy beach where my cohorts stood cheering. And to think that I almost missed the experience! Always make time for friends and travel.Take risks and go for it, you only live once. Know that if your wave hasn’t rolled in, have faith, and it will!
CAKI DIEHL is a creative marketer, writer, and photographer based in Charleston. In addition to her daily inspirational Instagram posts, she writes personal essays on life. A marathoner and avid sailor, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Caki recently published a quote book called “Gifts from the Lowcountry” and her work can be found on her website, Cakidiehl.com. skirt!magazine januaryw2018
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JANUARY CALENDAR OF EVENTS
JAN. 6
BRIDAL BOUTIQUE Brides-to-be can shop discounted wedding dresses from several local boutiques at the Junior League of Charleston’s Bridal Boutique at the Dewberry Hotel. Shoppers also can find mother-of-the-bride and bridesmaid dresses, shoes and accessories as well as evening gowns and cocktail dresses. Enjoy music by Holy City Strings, hors d’oeuvres and beverages. Proceeds benefit the Junior League and its mission. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 334 Meeting St. For more information, visit www.jlcharleston.org.
JAN. 7
SAVE THE LIGHT OYSTER ROAST Enjoy oysters at Bowens Island to benefit efforts to preserve the Morris Island lighthouse.Tickets are $40 in advance. 2 to 5 p.m. at Bowens Island, 1870 Bowens Island Road. For more information, visit www.savethelight.org.
JAN. 10-21
SOUTH CAROLINA RESTAURANT WEEK Try a place you haven’t been before or go to an old favorite for prix fixe lunch and dinner specials during the state’s restaurant week. Participating restaurants include Peninsula Grill, Magnolias, Halls Chophouse, The Macintosh and Old Village Post House. For the complete list of restaurants and to make reservations, visit restaurantweeksouthcarolina.com.
JAN. 10-11
CHARLESTON HEALTH & WELLNESS EXPO Start off the year in good health with screenings, cooking lessons and massages at this free event sponsored by the Medical University of South Carolina. 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St. For more information, visit www.charlestonphysicians.com/expo.
JAN. 12
WOMEN & THE DEAD Local musicians Lindsay Holler and Hazel Ketchum continue their “Women &” tribute concert series for the fourth year as female musicians share their interpretations of their favorite Grateful Dead songs. 8 p.m., Charleston Music Hall, 37 John St. Tickets are $15 in advance. For more information, visit www.charlestonmusichall.com.
JAN. 17
RODS AND REELS: CHARLESTON’S LOCAL FOOD SCENE Join the conversation about how local chefs can work to conserve the Lowcountry’s cultural culinary landscape with the South Carolina Aquarium’s Holland Lifelong Learning Series. Charleston filmmaker Thibaut Fagonde will screen parts of his film “Overalls and Aprons,” which focuses on sustainable practices. 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cinema of American Theater, 446 King St. Tickets are $10. For more information, visit scaquarium.org.
JAN. 18-21
CHARLESTON JAZZ FESTIVAL Nnenna Freelon and the Charleston Jazz Orchestra kick off the fourday Charleston Jazz Festival at the Charleston Music Hall. The festival also includes “Disney Meets Jazz,” “Gullah Contemporary Jazz” and “Celebrating Sinatra.” Performance times and venues vary. Visit charlestonjazz.com/festival for more information. 32
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A SHARED LEGACY: FOLK ART IN AMERICA The newest exhibit at the Gibbes Museum of Art features folk art created by self-taught artists between 1800 and 1925, a period of political, social and cultural change in the United States. The exhibition includes rare portraits, still-life paintings, allegorical scenes, animal sculptures and furniture. Gibbes Museum of Art, 135 Meeting St. Tickets are $15 for adults. For more information, visit www.gibbesmuseum.org.
JAN. 20
TASTE OF FOLLY Center Street shuts down for the food-centric festival where you can sample vendors, judge the best chili, watch a hot dog-eating contest and cheer on during the server Olympics. The event will also feature live music and kid-friendly activities. Admission is free, but there’s a $20 fee to sample beverages in the cocktail competition. Begins at 11 a.m. on Center Street. For more information, visit www.follybeach.com.
JAN. 21
THE CHARLESTON BRIDAL SHOW Brides see the latest dress styles, sample caterers and wedding cakes, listen to musicians and talk with more than 100 vendors all under the same roof at the Charleston Bridal Show. Noon to 4 p.m. at the Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St. Tickets are $15 at the door. For more information, visit thecharlestonbridalshow.com.
JAN. 24
NEKO CASE Neko Case showcases her 20-plus-year music career that has taken her from punk-country torchbearer to avant pop icon. 8 p.m., Music Farm, 32 Ann St. Tickets are $27 to $30. For tickets, visit www.musicfarm.com.
JAN. 27
LOWCOUNTRY OYSTER FESTIVAL Billed as the world’s largest oyster festival, the Lowcountry Oyster Festival features oyster shucking and oyster eating contests, live music, children’s activities and a food court with local restaurants. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Boone Hall Plantation, 1235 Long Point Road, Mount Pleasant. Admission tickets are $17.50 in advance. Food sold separately. For more information, visit www.charlestonrestaurantassociation.com.
JAN. 28
“CABARET” Leave your troubles outside. Life is beautiful inside the Kit Kat Club, where emcee Sally Bowles and a raucous ensemble take the stage in a performance of the Broadway favorite. 7:30 p.m. at the Gaillard Center, 95 Calhoun St. Tickets are $24.50 to $94.50. For more information, visit gaillardcenter.org.
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Plan ahead and mark your calendars for these don’t-miss events happening through June 2018.
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FEB. 1 Night at the Brewseum, Children’s Museum of the Lowcountry
APRIL 3 Mount Pleasant Farmers Market opens for the season
MAY 2 - 6 North Charleston Arts Festival
FEB. 2 Good Catch Oysterfest, South Carolina Aquarium FEB. 10 Diana Krall, Gaillard Center FEB. 11 Chef ’s Feast, North Charleston Convention Center FEB. 16-18 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition FEB. 17 Folly Gras, Folly Beach FEB. 23 Mavis Staples, Gaillard Center FEB. 28 - MARCH 4 Charleston Wine + Food Festival
MARCH MARCH 7 - 25 Avenue Q, Dock Street Theatre MARCH 9 - 25 Dial M for Murder, Footlight Theatre MARCH 10 St. Patrick’s Day Festival, Olde Village of North Charleston MARCH 13 - 17 Fashion Week MARCH 15 - APRIL 21 Annual Festival of Houses and Gardens MARCH 24 - 25 Thumbelina, Sottile Theatre MARCH 30 Women & Petty, Charleston Music Hall
APRIL 4 - 29 Shakespeare in Love, Dock Street Theatre APRIL 6 - 8 Flowertown Festival, Summerville APRIL 7 Cooper River Bridge Run APRIL 8 Lowcountry Cajun Festival, James Island County Park APRIL 12 First home Riverdogs game, Joe Riley Park APRIL 14 Plow to Chow, Marion Square APRIL 15 Blues by the Sea, Freshfields Village APRIL 21 - 22 Charleston Outdoor Festival, James Island County Park APRIL 21 - 22 High Water Festival, Riverfront Park, North Charleston APRIL 25 - 27 DigSouth Innovation Conference, Gaillard Center APRIL 27 - SEPT. 16 Radcliffe Bailey: Pensive exhibit opens, Gibbes Museum of Art APRIL 29 Blessing of the Fleet, Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park Chef ’s Potluck, Middleton Place
MAY 3 Little Big Town, North Charleston Coliseum MAY 5 Charleston Dragon Boat Festival, Ashley River MAY 12 Moms Run and Family Fun Day, MUSC Stadium MAY 13 Mother’s Day MAY 19 Charleston Beer Garden, The Grove at Patriots Point MAY 25 - JUNE 10 Spoleto/ Piccolo Spoleto MAY 26 The Taste of Gullah, Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park
JUNE JUNE 1 Happy 24th birthday to skirt! magazine! JUNE 1 & 20 Reggae Nights, James Island County Park JUNE 2 Sweetgrass Cultural Arts Festival, Mount Pleasant Waterfront Park JUNE 10 - 12 FAB workshop for females in the food and beverage industry, Tate Center JUNE 12 - AUG. 25 She Drives Me Crazy, 34 West Theater Company JUNE 15 - JULY 15 Beach Blanket Big Band, Charleston Performing Arts Center
MARCH 31 Hat Ladies’ Easter Parade MARCH 31 - APRIL 8 Volvo Car Open
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