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September is all about starting over and shifting gears, changing seasons and making a sea change. Do something for the first time. Make a zine about

U! O YY K t!’s out r C i LU sk ll Ab ert A ns It’s ou I de Y nsi I

anything. Lose your Vespa virginity. Create your own University of One and

major in Wild Ideas. Think sideways instead of straight and narrow. Make the music instead of the musician. Be the power, not the woman behind the power. Lead if you usually follow; surrender if you always resist. Choose Door # Unknown.

Become a beginner at something you think you’ve mastered. Open your mind and give meditation a chance. Let go of anything that doesn’t beautify, edify or sanctify your life. Read out of your depth. Start something impossible or outrageous or out of reach and take a baby step. And then another. Cover copy by Nikki Hardin, art by Jackie Besteman

“And you? When will you begin your long journey into yourself?” Rumi

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The Feel Good Issue

Features

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Profile: GeorgAnna Wiley

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“Enjoy Your Birth!” �� 13 Profile: Daniele Britt

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Stretching the Boundaries �� 14 Women make more than 80% of all purchasing decisions.

FEEL GOOD Directory �� 29 Revival Meeting

Stacy Appel..................................................................................... 24 Women spend almost 2 of every 3 healthcare dollars.

Sunday Night Dinner

Lisa Evans......................................................................................... 27 Skirt! Style..................................................................................... 38

Women control 2/3 of the nation’s disposable income.

In Every Issue

Women influence 80% of all car sales.

Letter from the Publisher/Editor �� 9 Calendar........................................................................................... 21 He’s So Original �� 35 Skirt of the Month �� 40 Meet.................................................................................................... 43 Planet Nikki..................................................................................... 46

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SEPTEMBER

THE UNITED SKIRTS OF AMERICA

The United Skirts of America was founded on the blood, sweat and estrogen of our foremothers, who won us the freedom to choose...to break

Jackie Besteman Jackie is a graduate from The Ontario College of Art &

FROM THE PUBLISHER

The Feel Good Issue I read an interview with Rachel Maddow recently and was surprised to learn that she has suffered from recurrent bouts of depression since childhood. Super confident, no-holds-barred Rachel Maddow?! Given her

The Rules, to wear

public persona, it seemed such a brave thing to put out there, and her

combat boots or high

description of how she copes with self-doubt and anxiety was inspiring.

heels, to run for office

Sure, we’re living in an era when we all know the brand names of half a

or run a marathon,

dozen antidepressants, and many of us have been in therapy at one time (or have a friend or family member who should be!), but it’s still hard for me

Design whose colorful work

to form our own

has been seen in many publica-

rock groups instead

how debilitating it can be. Our culture places such a high value on being

of being groupies, to

relentlessly cheerful, optimistic and Facebook-friendable that it’s just sort

ago has made illustrating even

shatter Glass Ceilings

of embarrassing not to be that person. God knows, I’d love to wake up

more fun and so the journey

and Glass Slippers, to

tions in Canada and the US. Going digital almost ten years

continues. She has recently started making patterns and

shoot hoops instead

to admit out loud how much I struggle with depression periodically and

every day in a cupcakes-and-kittens state of mind, but there are mornings when I’ll settle for an emotional weather report that is partly sunny with only a 30 percent chance of rain. As much as I thought I’d always been

this has affected all aspects of

of settling for hoop

honest about this lifelong battle I seem to have inherited, I realized from

her work. Fashion and urban

skirts. The ones who

Maddow’s interview that I’m often still apologetic to myself and others

came before us made

about the times I get taken down by what Winston Churchill called the

life are big influences as well as packaging with vibrant color and beautiful design. Her work

it possible for our

has been recognized by

daughters to dream

Print magazine and the Art Directors Club of Toronto

bigger, to have the

and work was chosen for

chance to grow up to

American Illustration Tribute

be President and turn

Web gallery in 2010. jackiebesteman.com

“black dog.” Her courage made me realize that I still have so much to learn about the difference between being broken and being broken open to become more human. Thanks for the lesson, Rachel. I promise to keep doing my homework.

Nikki

publisher@skirt.com

the Oval Office into the Ovary Office. In

FROM THE EDITOR

the United Skirts of

Welcome to the Feel Good Issue! Our annual health and wellness issue, this month we’re dedicated

America, every day is

to the best state of body and mind. Feeling good means something different to everybody. In my

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world, I’ve recently begun hitting the gym—consistently—for the first time, oh, ever. Meanwhile, others have been maintaining a kick-butt routine every day for years. But there’s no need for anyone to get down on themselves. Regardless of your level of activity or your nearness to “perfection,” people tend to have something in common. We strive to be better, and the only way to make change is through a challenge. Whether it’s in your mindset or in your actions, the desire to break habits, to learn something new or follow a fresh routine keeps things interesting. It’s what makes a person grow. It’s the dream that pushes you to upstage your old self and finally keep your new year’s resolution, apply for that dream job or just buy the dang shoes, no matter how crazy.

Happy

Elena

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Body Talk

GeorgAnna Wiley | “Enjoy Your Birth!” A homebirth certified nurse midwife and doula—voted Savannah’s best, in fact— GeorgAnna Wiley helps expecting women through pregnancy, delivery and adjustment after giving birth. “Midwifery uses a wellness model,” GeorgAnna explains, “We focus on empowerment and learning as opposed to the medical model, which is problem-focused and relies heavily on interventions and technology.” As technology and medicine improve, women can assess more factors regarding their own and their baby’s health, affording the freedom to explore more traditional options safely. GeorgAnna is the only homebirth midwife in Savannah. “Women are made to give birth,” she says. “If an emergency arises, you need medicine, or are high-risk, the hospital is there.” She advocates home birth for healthy, low-risk women who are interested in natural approaches and alternatives to mainstream medicine. “Giving birth can be a beautiful, healing, life-changing experience,” says GeorgAnna. “Every woman should feel safe, informed, respected and empowered during the process.” Photo by Adriana Iris Boatwright

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Body Talk

Daniele Britt | Stretching the Boundaries Daniele Britt, founder of Instant Karma Studio, wants you to think of a yoga mat as a welcome mat. For her, the move to begin practicing yoga was a life-changing one. “It felt like I was returning home,” Daniele explains, “I began to feel better physically and mentally almost immediately.” After leaving a high-stress career in television in London, she began her first training ever at age 29. “I got on this weird mat and listened to the teacher talk about relaxing, and I thought, ‘I don’t do that!’ But I soon realized that this could be the balancing ground in my life.” Now in Savannah, she’s opened a new, walk-ins welcome, donation-based yoga studio. Her goal? It’s simple: to make yoga accessible to everyone. “I feel there are plenty of people who aren’t being reached at all,” Daniele says. “We can truly service the community with this.” Photo by Adriana Iris Boatwright

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SEPTEMBER

1 Spend your long weekend with the family at River Street’s Labor Day Celebration for laid-back days that are anything but hard work. 9am. Historic River Street. riverstreetsavannah.com

6 Doors stay open late for Fashion’s Night Out world-wide shopping spree. Participating stores host celebrity guests, workshops and more. 6-11pm. Broughton St. fashionsnightout.com

M Savannah Jazz Festival celebrates 31 years of fantastic music at venues across town, from Forsyth Park to intimate clubs, free and open to the public. savannahjazzfestival.org

1 EASY RIDER

2 THE LOW DOWN

8 LOUD AND PROUD

20-23 SEE THE SEA

1 RUN THIS TOWN

5 A-LIST AFFAIR

15 AY CARAMBA

22 I HEART RUNNING

2 HOPPED UP

8 SKIRTS IN THE BIZ

15 WITH A TWIST

22 HELP THE HOO-HAHS

Pedal Savannah Bicycle Campaign’s 4th Annual Midnight Garden Ride, then switch gears for the Good and Evil Party concert. 8-11pm. Telfair Square. midnightgardenride.com Lace up and kick cancer to the curb at the Run for Jane 5K. The event honoring Dr. Jane Philbrick benefits the Leukemia Cup Regatta. 8:30am. Fort Pulaski. fleetfeetsavannah.com Enjoy local beers and live music at the Rhythm and Brews outdoor concert, concluding the 5th Annual Craft Brew Fest. 3-10pm. Westin Harbor Resort. savannahcraftbrewfest.com

Explore history in authentic style during a rare evening Gaslight Tour of founding Girl Scout Juliette Gordon Low’s first home. 6:45pm. juliettegordonlowbirthplace.org Join Savannah Magazine in toasting the winners of the 12th annual readers’ poll at the Best of Savannah Party. 5:30pm. Charles H. Morris Center. bestofsavannah2012.eventbrite.com Mingle, market products and learn about tons of topics at the first-ever Women in Business Expo, no suits necessary. Riverfront Hyatt Regency. savwomeninbusinessexpo.weebly.com

Celebrate unity and social awareness with the city’s LGBT community at year 13 of the annual Savannah Pride Festival. 12-10pm. Forsyth Park. savpride.com Taste the vibrant blending of cultures with themed music and foods at Fiesta Latina, presented by the Latin America Services Organization. Rousakis Plaza. facebook.com/savlaso Karen Burns directs a showcase of six area choreographers’ fresh spin on classic fairy tales for this fundraiser. 7pm. Savannah Arts Academy. savannahdancefestival.org

Gray’s Reef Ocean Film Festival brings you four days of free film screenings and fun events to learn about and celebrate the study and sea life of the deep. graysreef.noaa.gov Get moving to benefit the Priceless Gifts Campaign at the 22nd Y MCA Heart of Savannah 5K, then party in the park after the race. 8am. Forsyth Park. ymcaofcoastalga.org September is National GYN Cancer Awareness Month. Help the Hoo-Hahs 2nd Annual 5K Walk/Run raises money and awareness for local women battling GYN cancers. helpthehoohahs.com

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FEEL GOOD

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While wearing a t-shirt with an inspiring message on it, not only do we remind ourselves

to incorporate more of the phrase into our own lives, but we also encourage others we encounter throughout the day to do the same. The blend of bamboo and organic cotton in Tees for Change creates a luxuriously soft shirt, and several of their styles are made in the USA. For every tee they sell, the company plants a tree by making a contribution to Trees for the Future.

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“You can have your husband back now,” I tell her. “Thanks for the great loaner.”

Stacy Appel

y favorite dinner date is my friend Jay, for all kinds of reasons. He’s good-looking, witty and sensitive, and his obsessions are different enough from mine that they’re actually endearing. He’s kind, and extremely picky about his women. He also happens to be married to my friend Liz, which pretty much takes the heat off. The icing on the cake, often literally if he baked that day, is that he’s a former restaurant chef. When he says, “Dinner out?”, he means a multi-course, healthy, home-cooked meal on his back patio, with many of the ingredients picked straight from the garden just minutes ago. Jay lives in Danville, a town set in a narrow part of the San Ramon Valley against the dramatic double-pyramid backdrop of California’s Mt. Diablo. First populated by Native Americans, then put to use as grazing land, the area finally transformed itself from a farming community to a residential suburb just after World War II. Now it boasts one of the priciest zip codes in the nation. But Jay’s house (as I think of it, since Liz is often out when I drop by), is quite modest by Danville standards. I also can’t quite manage to shed the notion that he’s single-handedly trying to turn his town back into farmland. On a street of beautifully manicured lawns with tasteful wrought-iron or redwood fencing and flower-lined cement walkways, Jay’s front yard stands out. The first thing you notice are the giant stalks of corn. Not a cornfield, exactly, but you could definitely lose a child or a dog in there. Venture a little deeper into the yard, and even before the sweet fragrance of ripe tomatoes, onions and herbs assaults the nose, there are enormous squash, carrots curling up from leafy nests, melons swelling into ripe bounty in the next row. Cucumbers and eggplants and peas burst free in voluptuous glory in a semi-circle beyond that. The house seems almost like an afterthought. I’m not a gardener. It’s a miracle when one of my houseplants survives my overwatering and underfeeding. To walk through this cool green oasis, then, is a visit to a foreign country in which Jay speaks the language and I do not. He’s

fluent in the dialect of fertilizing, weeding, pruning, irrigating. He’s patient and listens to the garden’s murmurings. “Look,” he says. “That’s a different kind of cucumber I’m trying out. Pick a couple and we’ll put them in the salad tonight.” He makes mango salsa to put on the salmon he’s grilling for us. We eat it with the juiciest tomatoes I’ve ever tasted, and corn on the cob that is so sweet we don’t bother with butter. I don’t tell him I’ve spent the day with vampire people, that I felt so used up by evening that I didn’t even want to drive over, just longed to curl up on my bed and bury my tired mind in a book. I feel restored here, as if the arid desert I’ve been stumbling through has vanished altogether. The garden is a friend, and mirrors what I like best about Jay himself—it’s orderly, eccentric, generous. We talk about movies, music, the writing he doesn’t have time for and the ups and downs of his job. Dessert turns out to be his pecan shortbread and some strawberries, with a little aged Gouda. He won’t let me clear the table or wash anything, so I walk back out to the cornstalks, just to breathe the magic fragrance again and fortify myself against the vampire people I will have to talk to the next morning. Liz pulls up just as I’ve closed my eyes and am thanking a tomato plant. “Hey, you look like someone I know,” she says, and hugs me quickly, smelling slightly rank from the gym. “What are you doing out here in the dark by your lonesome?” “Planning a heist,” I say. “I’ve got my eye on those melons and strawbs.” “Jay will give you a takeout bag,” Liz says, hand on my shoulder. “You have no idea how happy we are to get rid of some of this. C’mon, let’s go in before I wilt. I just realized how much I hate the gym. You should come with me next time, except I’m never ever going back. ” Jay is hunched over a seed catalogue at the kitchen table when we go inside, with a kettle boiling for tea. I stay just long enough for them to load me up with a tin of homemade granola and a huge paper bag of ripe veggies. “You can have your husband back now,” I tell her. “Thanks for the great loaner.” I start to feel bad that I didn’t bring anything, didn’t cook anything, didn’t clean up. Then I notice the way they’re smiling at me, and it just doesn’t matter. I am being tended to, another plant in need of water, food and light. Driving back through Danville, I gaze at all the ordinary corn-free yards, though some are quite ornately appointed, with huge lawn ornaments or doghouses with little windows and their own house number. Beneath this luxury, though, I can sense the vibrant hum of earth—rich, dark and hungry, ready to give back a hundred times over.

Stacy Appel is an award-winning writer in California whose work has been featured in the Chicago Tribune and other publications. She has also written for National Public Radio. She is a contributor to the book You Know You’re a Writer When… by Adair Lara. Contact Stacy at WordWork101@aol.com.

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Sunday night dinners weren’t a return to the past, but a step forward into the future.

Lisa Evans

hen I moved from home to attend university, I missed many things about my parents’ tiny bungalow. The backyard sanctuary my father created, the kitchen that always smelled of fresh-brewed coffee, the large, plush living room couch that we could all comfortably sprawl out on, and the family cat that provided hours of entertainment. I expected to miss these things as I moved into a small, backyard-less one bedroom apartment that didn’t allow pets, but I was surprised to find what I missed the most were those five o’clock family dinners. The food was okay, but my mother wasn’t a great cook and most of the meals came from a pre-frozen box. Frozen fish, frozen Cajun chicken and even frozen bacon-stuffed potatoes were regular items on the family dinner menu. We joked that we were so lucky to have a mom who could get dinner on the table in half an hour or less. Fortunately for her, the food wasn’t the highlight of the meal. I looked forward to those dinners where we shared stories about our days, opinions about current events and discussed our future plans. My sister and I proudly produced our report cards and graded homework assignments, receiving praise from our parents for a job well done and ice cream for dessert when we really did a stellar job. We laughed at the cat’s attempt to steal chicken from our plates and my sister and I played rock-paper-scissors to decide who would get the dreaded dish-washing job. Six years removed from the family dinner table, I was recently divorced and living in yet another backyard-less one bedroom apartment in the downtown core. My father’s proposal to return to tradition and host the Sunday night dinner couldn’t have come at a better time. As I drove up my childhood street, I was reminded of a family dinner that didn’t take place at our house, but in Bayfield, a small town on the shores of Lake Huron. On this unforgettable evening, the four of us huddled around the small round checker-clothed table, staring out at the dark sky that threatened us from behind the sheer curtains that lined the motel restaurant where we had stayed for the past five summers. Rain pounded the rooftop and howling winds prevented us from hearing the normal chatter in the kitchen behind us. Trees were bent at an awkward angle and scraped the glass windows. We stayed in the restaurant a little longer than usual and watched as the sky darkened and the wind raised its voice.

The next morning, we realized we had been witnesses to a devastating tornado that had ripped through the town overnight, leaving behind a mess of uprooted trees and overturned cars. Neighbors walked the streets looking for their lost garbage cans and mailboxes. Camera crews from local TV stations rolled through town to document the calamity Mother Nature had wrought upon unsuspecting townsfolk. As I drove down my parents’ street, remembering this dinner, I reflected on my life. At this point, it closely resembled Bayfield after that devastating tornado. I was 27, divorced, working in a dead-end job with barely enough money to pay my rent and unsure what my future held. Taking a deep breath, I walked up the driveway to my childhood home for the first of many promised Sunday night dinners. Shame masked my growling stomach as my shaky hand reached for the doorknob, opening a side door that I can’t remember ever having been locked. My parents had been cautious about my leap into marriage while I, as usual, had confidently boasted “I know what I’m doing.” I was wrong, and as I walked up the four stairs that led into the kitchen, I worried I would be perceived a failure—back at the dining table, needing the type of good old-fashioned scolding my father was so good at and was known to bequeath upon his daughters. I’d clearly made a mess of things and deserved the tongue-lashing. Surprisingly, this wasn’t the case at all. By now, Mom had learned to cook and treated her girls to a gourmet meal, the ingredients to which I struggled to pronounce. As she placed a steaming dish of vegetable lasagna on the table that she had prepared from scratch instead of a box, we engaged in our usual banter. “We have a new neighbor,” announced my dad. “I signed up to run a 10k,” said my sister. “The cat needs his nails clipped. Can you do that after dinner?” asked my mom. We laughed about my mom’s new boss, whose large grey beard hung at least three inches from his chin, giving him the nickname “Santa Claus,” although his management style turned out to more closely resemble The Grinch, and we talked about planning a family trip to Niagara Falls. Sunday night dinners weren’t a return to the past, but a step forward into the future. Mom filled our Tupperware containers with leftovers and asked what we wanted on the menu for next week. We drooled over her recipe books, selecting spinach and ricotta stuffed chicken, Cajun potatoes and peach pie. But it wasn’t the delicious food that kept me coming home every Sunday night. Family dinners provided the normalcy to what otherwise seemed like a tornado-wrecked life. For a few hours each week, I was behind the sheer curtains, safe from the destructive storm.

Lisa Evans is a writer from Toronto, Canada, who now lives in Mexico with her boyfriend. While she is no longer able to attend Sunday night dinners at her parents’ house, she credits them for putting her back on the right path in her life. Visit her at lisa-m-evans.weebly.com to learn more.

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Acupuncture

Adult Entertainment

ACUPUNCTURE MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD. REALLY!

CELEBRATING 35 YEARS!

The Comedy Store Salena Frost

Joker’s Novelties Shelby Frost

My Philosophy: Since opening our doors in Savannah in 1976, we have strived to be a company with a unique vision and passion for helping people grow, discover new levels of intimacy and embrace a variety of interests. Our store brings out the playfulness in couples that is proven to improve relationships.

My Philosophy: To provide a line of products that inform, educate, arouse, delight, excite, create ambiance, encourage communication and playfulness, increase intimacy, stimulate the senses, improve relationships and help people laugh and enjoy life. We believe our businesses create a positive effect in the world!

217 Eisenhower Dr. Savannah • 912.353.7584 comedystoreonline.com

111 W. DeRenne Ave. Savannah • 912.352.0709 jokernov.com

Boutiques

Dentistry

Dermatology

Fitness

CLOTHING AS UNIQUE AS YOUR LITTLE ONE

QUALITY DENTAL TREATMENT

COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE

Cohen Dental Center Scott A. Cohen, DDS

Chatham Skin & Cancer Dr. Claudia N. Gaughf

BALANCING LIFE, FUN AND FITNESS

My Philosophy: Our practice philosophy is to treat our patients like friends and family. Through yearly continuing education and keeping current with new products and technologies, you can be assured we offer the best treatment options available for family and cosmetic dentistry at a fair and affordable price.

My Philosophy: Prevention, early diagnosis and rapid treatment are the cornerstones of effective dermatology. We use the best diagnostic tools and the newest technologies, providing the highest level of personalized attention and professional care. We offer a wide range of services, from full-body skin exams to cosmetic non-surgical rejuvenation treatments. We are confident that you will enjoy our friendly, open atmosphere.

Heal Acupuncture Nicole Coughlin My Philosophy: I work with patients every day to eliminate pain in primarily the back, neck and knees. Acupuncture is also effective for headaches, digestion, insomnia and infertility. It’s hard to believe, but super-fine sterile needles are not painful and help relax the body. Yes, needles make you feel good! 2424 Drayton St. Savannah • 912.655.0330 healsavannah.com

Sara Jane Children’s Boutique Sara Jane Strickland My Philosophy: Children’s fashion is our passion. Not your typical children’s store, Sara Jane creates a special place and experience for the kids. While you peruse the racks of unique apparel, your little one can enjoy a dress-up tea party, play in our pint-sized playhouse or take a trip down the catwalk. 202 E. 37th St. Savannah • 912.234.5266 sarajanekids.com

835 E. 65th St., Ste. 108 Savannah • 912.353.9533 scottacohendds.com

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Boutiques

639 Stephenson Ave. Savannah • 912.354.7124 mysavannahdermatologist.com

A FABULOUS FASHION EXPERIENCE

Copper Penny Shooz Vanessa Hoffman My Philosophy: We specialize in impeccable customer service as well as unique, stylish clothing and shoes. Our friendly staff allows you to shop with ease and rely on us for fashion advice. We are dedicated to helping you find the perfect outfit head-to-toe and leave our salon with shoes that are as sassy, funky, comfortable and glamorous as you dreamed. 22 W. Broughton St. Savannah • 912.629.6800 shopcopperpenny.com

Victoria Runs Victoria Hickling My Philosophy: Runner, mentor, coach, blogger and life enthusiast, Victoria is a huge inspiration to Savannah’s active community. Join her on her journey as a newly wed with a renewed focus: health and fitness! Her contagious positive attitude and witty humor will make everyone want to join her for a run! victoriaruns.com Twitter: @Victoria_Runs

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Fitness

Florist

Framing

Gourmet Seasonings

FASHION MEETS FITNESS

WHEN THE ORDINARY JUST WON’T DO

CUSTOM FRAMING, GALLERY ART & HOME DÉCOR

WHERE TASTE SAMPLING IS FUN!

Kiwi Fleur Vicki Sepielli

Trends and Traditions Kathy McCollister

The Salt Table Carol Sellers

My Philosophy: New Zealand-born and trained, I have been inspired by vibrancy, elegance and cutting-edge trends for over 40 years. Weddings are my passion! I partner with my brides to create a unique, magical and memorable day. Visit our new location for unusual arrangements, exotic plants and orchids ready for any occasion.

My Philosophy: To offer innovative and upscale art solutions at reasonable prices and to help customers create a personalized environment that celebrates their individual tastes. Locally owned and operated, we offer a quiet, comfortable atmosphere, meeting all your decorating needs with experience, quality products, attention to detail and exceptional customer service!

My Philosophy: Upon entering The Salt Table, you’ll discover a store like no other. Smell and taste the salts, seasonings, teas, sugars, oils, vinegars, popcorns and vanillas. Not a franchise, The Salt Table is a unique local brand of food-enhancement products packaged on the premises. Come taste the difference!

Women at Fleet Feet Sports Lauren Denmark My Philosophy: My passion for fitness and gifted eye for fashion help me to give women that extra confidence they need to empower their next workout and fuel their healthy lifestyles. With the expansion completed, Women at Fleet Feet Sports now has 2,000 square feet of running, yoga and lifestyle apparel just for women! 3405 Waters Ave. Savannah • 912.355.3527 fleetfeetsavannah.com/women

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Healthcare Admin

Hospice Care

THE VEIN AND ARTERY EXPERTS

PEOPLE WITH A GIFT FOR HELPING

FINALLY! AFFORDABLE LASER TREATMENTS

Hospice Savannah Beth Logan

Allure Laser Center Jennifer Admundsen, CCE, CME, LE

My Philosophy: We are committed to helping families in five coastal empire counties. We hear so many say, “I wish we’d called you sooner.” Don’t be afraid to get the information you need for yourself and your loved ones. Call now and let us explain how we can lift the burdens of worry and care giving.

My Philosophy: Allure Laser Center focuses on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction. Most women and men who are seeking an alternative solution are candidates for laser hair removal. We can remove hair from any part of the body quickly and effectively, making your skin smooth and hair-free!

Savannah Vascular and Cardiac Institute Sharon Bell My Philosophy: Focusing on excellence in patient care and state-ofthe-art facilities, our physicians are fellowship-trained, board certified specialists who believe in disease prevention through patient education, lifestyle changes and medications proven to lower morbidity and mortality. We are committed to serving patients with compassionate, minimally invasive management of all venous and arterial disorders.

1352 Eisenhower Dr. Savannah • 912.355.2289 hospicesavannahhelps.org

5401 Waters Ave. Savannah • 912.354.5012 trendsinframing.com

Laser Hair Removal

408 US Hwy. 80 Pooler • 912.596.8524 allurelasercenter.com

51 Barnard St. Savannah • 912.447.0200 salttable.com

Medical Spa

WHERE BEAUTY BEGINS

Genesis Medical Spa Kathy Chu, MD My Philosophy: We want to help you achieve lasting results while providing information and tools to maintain your vibrant look. We have carefully selected the most effective technology for our procedures, including microdermabrasion, laser hair removal, facials and photofacials, Botox, and Juvederm. 4451 Paulsen St., Ste. B Savannah • 912.354.4095 genesissavannah.com

4750 Waters Ave., Ste. 500 and 11706 Mercy Blvd., Plaza A Bldg. 7 Savannah • 912.352.8346 savannahvascular.com

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Medical Spa

Plastic Surgery & Esthetics

WHERE BEAUTY BEGINS

MORE BEAUTIFUL. MORE YOUTHFUL. MORE YOU.

Raven Logue, LE Haley Spring, LE

Coastal Empire Plastic Surgery Robin Bayles, LE

Coastal Empire Plastic Surgery Meghan K. McGovern, MD

Coastal Empire Plastic Surgery Donna Thiffault, LE

My Philosophy: We focus on personal attention and unmatched professional service. We think that a good cosmetic experience starts with a detailed, private and complimentary consultation that addresses each patient’s specific needs to help determine what procedure is best suited for you.

My Philosophy: Combining natural elements with proven techniques and an awareness of new trends and scientific developments helps us offer you a superior opportunity to look and feel your best. I love creating healthy, glowing skin and am dedicated to providing the most effective skin care and skin transformation treatments available.

My Philosophy: Women come to me because they want to look younger and more refreshed. They don’t want to look unnatural, over-plumped or pulled too tightly. My practice is devoted to providing a wide range of individualized solutions, whether you want a little softening of facial lines or a total “mommy makeover.”

My Philosophy: As a Licensed Esthetician, my passion is for quality service using the latest technology and innovation. I am committed to exceeding my clients’ expectations. I begin by offering a complimentary skin analysis and educating clients about correction and prevention. My vision is to make you feel and look your best.

1209 Merchant Way, Ste. 301 Statesboro • 912.681.7793 coastalempireplasticsurgery.com

900 Mohawk St., Ste. A Savannah • 912.920.5626 coastalempireplasticsurgery.com

Genesis Medical Spa

4451 Paulsen St., Ste. B Savannah • 912.354.4095 genesissavannah.com

Plastic Surgery & Esthetics

SEVEN SURGEONS. ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES.

MEDICALLY-BASED SKIN CARE

EVERYONE DESERVES RADIANT SKIN

SKINCARE FOR THE RESULT-ORIENTED PATIENT

Savannah Plastic Surgery Barbara L. Davies, MD

The Skin Institute Paige Adams, LE

The Skin Institute Kathy D. Brown, LE

The Skin Institute Michelle Cox Turley, LE

My Philosophy: I am grateful to be in a position to help someone improve his or her self-esteem. Patients come for a consultation about an issue that has troubled them for years, and then leave feeling so much happier about their possibilities. I feel very fortunate to help people in this way.

My Philosophy: I am committed to helping you achieve your most stunning self. From waxing and facials to chemical peels and lasers, I help patients feel more confident in their skin. I feel most rewarded when a patient rises from my chair, looks in the mirror, and sighs in amazement and satisfaction.

My Philosophy: I am a Licensed Esthetician who has worked for The Skin Institute at Savannah Plastic Surgery for nine years. As an avid believer in research and advanced technologies, I strive to stay on the cutting edge of skin care trends, delivering the best skin therapies to Savannah and my patients.

7208 Hodgson Memorial Dr. Savannah • 912.351.5050 savannahplasticsurgery.com

My Philosophy: With two decades of experience, I am the proud leader of Savannah’s most experienced medical skin care specialist team. Expansive treatment options are available through my collaboration with the surgeons at Savannah Plastic Surgery. My ultimate goal is having every patient appreciate the compliments given on their healthy, beautiful skin.

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Retirement Communities

Salons

Compassion, Integrity and Respect

RETIREMENT AT ITS FINEST

UPSCALE & EDGY

PRESTIGE SIGNATURE SERVICES

John Wesley Villas Linda Malhoyt

40 Volume Salon Michelle Rouzer

Brian Davis Salon Brian Davis

My Philosophy: At John Wesley Villas, we strive to ensure that our Independent and Assisted Living residents truly live life to its finest. Offering warm, personalized service in a friendly community, we understand that no two people are alike. We celebrate individuality by tailoring our care to meet their needs.

My Philosophy: From the crystal chandeliers to the industrial diamond plate-covered work stations, 40 Volume Salon is a wonderful contradiction. Offering the best in haircuts, color, keratin treatments, extensions and more, our expert stylists specialize in making sure all their clients feel pampered, indulged, and totally relaxed.

My Philosophy: We are proud of the fact that we are the only Aveda Life Style Salon outside of Atlanta. We are committed to participating in Aveda’s responsible business practices concerning our planet for a healthier lifestyle, environment and future. Every AVEDA product is created using advanced planet technology and formulated with pure plant essences without animal testing.

Summer Breeze Senior Living Allison Adams My Philosophy: I knew early on that I would pursue a career in senior adult care. This passion stemmed from a close relationship with my grandmother, “Mema,” and is the foundation of a caring nature that contributes to the overall well-being of all of our residents. Our team is devoted to giving each resident the personal attention they deserve. 351 Wilmington Island Rd. Savannah • 912.228.4473 kapdev.com

231 W. Montgomery Cross Rd. Savannah • 912.925.8853 johnwesleyvillas.com

Spas

QUALITY DENTAL TREATMENT

Poseidon Spa

Savannah Day Spa Celeste Hobson

700 Drayton St. Savannah • 912.721.5004 poseidonspa.com

5525 Abercorn St., Ste. 25 Savannah • 912.351.0600

Wellness Specialists

TRANQUILITY AWAITS

Our Philosophy: Poseidon Spa, located inside The Mansion on Forsyth Park, offers a tranquil escape in a luxury, resort-spa setting. Carefully crafted treatments provide a sensory journey inspired by the natural peace found by the ocean. Poseidon’s therapists are professionals in the art of healing, customizing your service to create an unforgettable experience.

3307 Waters Ave. Savannah • 912.352.0077 40volume.com

My Philosophy: We believe that everyone begins life simply gorgeous. Maintaining that inner and exterior beauty can be difficult to achieve with our hectic lifestyles. At Savannah Day Spa, we dedicate ourselves to helping you enhance your beauty by providing the highest quality, lasting treatments and services. We use only the best skin care lines as well as the most advanced technology applied by skilled professionals. 18 E. Oglethorpe Ave. Savannah • 912.234.9100 savannahdayspa.com

Feel Well, Look Well, Live Well

TRANSFORM YOUR LIFE!

True Balance, MD Kyrin Dunston, MD, FACOG

Live Well, MD Dr. Mary Kay Ross My Philosophy: I believe that medicine is more than just treating illness; it’s about helping you feel your best. Live Well, MD is an innovative, integrated medical practice that takes a proactive approach. Using the latest in anti-aging medicine, we specialize in bio-identical hormone therapy, nutrition, weight loss and minimally-invasive aesthetic procedures so patients can look as good on the outside as they feel on the inside.

My Philosophy: We transform people’s lives with the True Balance pyramid of success: by addressing the root cause of health problems with natural measures such as vitamins, minerals, herbs and bio-identical hormones. With our process, your life and your health will truly be the best it can be. 800B 70th St. Savannah • 912.349.9490 truebalancemd.com

3 Johnston St., Ste. A Savannah • 912.352.1234 livewellmdsavannah.com

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He’s So Original

Spencer Wheeler never slows down. Dr. Spencer Wheeler has always led an active life— “My mother was very athletic,” he recalls. “She was a baseball pitcher! She could throw a curveball like nobody could.” An orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist, he has served as team physician for public schools, Olympic-level teams and universities including SCAD and Armstrong Atlantic State University. “There are a thousand things I love about this job,” says Spencer. “Every age group has something fun about them.” Not only is Spencer a world-class doctor, he’s also a world traveler. And while his next big trip will be a challenge, this one’s just for fun. Spencer and a group of eight friends will soon spend 11 days biking 700 miles through Vietnam and Cambodia. What do you like about wearing a skirt? “It makes sense anatomically. Men should be the ones wearing skirts. Think about it!” What do you like about reading skirt!? “I think women deserve something that’s just for them.” Photo by Adriana Iris Boatwright

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SKIRT! STYLE SEPTEMBER

Steppin’ Out Clockwise from top left: Directors’ Cut STUNglasses in Coal from stunglasses. com, Plenty by Tracy Reese sleeveless mixed print blouse from Custard, jeweled elephant necklace from Fab’rik, Vestal Zep watch from ZÏA, leather buckle and wrap bracelets from Copper Penny, FNO canvas tote available from Fashion’s Night Out Official Collection, Ya Never Can Tell Whiskey & Black wedges by BC from Terra Cotta Boutique, Mermaid Green jeans by DL1961 from Fab’rik. Styling by Colleen McNally.

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Illustration by Monkey Mind Design, Unique Paper Expressions. monkeymindesign.etsy.com

Skirt of the Month Eva Franco Sunglass Skirt Terra Cotta Boutique 34 Barnard St. 912.236.6150

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Meet Favorite Restaurant: The Crab Shack.

Sabrina Madsen, a personal trainer at Fitness Body Balance, world-class gymnast and cancer survivor. Sabrina knows that a positive attitude is the key to making change happen in the body and in life.

Dream Vacation: Hawaii.

My Workout: Fitness classes and weightlifting.

Favorite Artist: Jackson Pollock.

Red, White or Beer? Margaritas and piña coladas.

My Inspiration: Being a role model and a help to others. My Guilty Pleasure: Cookie dough ice cream. My Role Model: My college coach, ’88 Olympic U.S. gymnastics coach Missy Marlowe. I’d Like To Learn To: Surf and paddleboard. Where I Get My Coffee: Advocare Coffeecinos. Where You’ll

Photo by Emmy Lubitz

Find Me on Weekends: On my float in the pool. I Can’t Live Without: Laughing! Signature Scent: When I’m not sweaty? Victoria’s Secret Very Sexy.

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give blood.

Every two seconds in the U.S., someone needs blood. If just one more percent of Americans would donate, blood shortages would disappear for the foreseeable future.

planetnikki [ a visual journal ]

September is my birth month, and although

I LOVE celebrating my birthday. (will there be, could there be, a piñata again this year?!), the month itself has always been a little tinged with sadness for me.

Maybe it’s the change of light or just the slight melancholy that comes with the downward turning of the year.

If it had a color, September would be

sepia. If it had an anthem, it would be “Summer’s Gone” by The Beach Boys.

And if it had a uniform, it would be faded Levi’s old enough to be vintage. September is lonely and

lovely

all at the same

time.

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I hate grocery shopping and I’m too impatient to be a good cook, so when I run out of food, I sometimes resort to my favorite comfort food for supper: Jif Extra Crunchy Peanut Butter on saltines with a Coke.Yes, I know that is pitiful fare for a grownup, but it makes me happy.

Remember Belinda Carlisle of The Go-Gos? She has a CD of French songs that I’d never heard of till Jeffery at RTW in Charleston (rtwcharleston.com) recommended it. It’s one of the soundtracks that plays in the shop and now in regular rotation on my iTunes playlist.

As much as I hate it, I’m tethered to my iPhone, which often loses a charge before I can get home to plug in. The Mophie Juice Pack serves as both a case and on-the-go battery charger. I’d be lost, or at least incommunicado, without it.

Nikki Hardin is the founder and publisher of skirt! magazine. She blogs at fridaville.com.

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I’m not a good meditator, but I’ve been using the iMeditateWithErich app since my yoga teacher recommended it. For some reason, it really works for me. I can pick the type of meditation I want to do and the duration— hopefully increasing the time as I progress. imeditatewitherich.com