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TRANSITION FASHION Make your wardrobe work when summer’s heat relents

Central Texas has two seasons, early summer and late summer. Or at least, that’s what it feels like.

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Temple resident designs clothes with women in mind.

Fashion designer Ainslee Bowers wants women to love what they see when they try on one of her signature dresses, hopefully avoiding “the one experience that unites all women.”

By GAIL DILLON

Jennifer Lifton “played it safe” most of her life, but when she had a dream one night in 2007 about Hanger Pockets, she knew the idea had come to her in such a way that she had to go forward with it.

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Tex Appeal Life & Style in Central Texas

Published by FRANK MAYBORN ENTERPRISES, INC. KILLEEN DAILY HERALD 1809 Florence Rd., Killeen, TX 76540

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Publisher SUE MAYBORN Editor CATHERINE HOSMAN Copy Editor LEE JAMES

Dear Readers, Anyone who has lived in Texas long enough knows that summers can be endless. Fashions can be worn year-round and it’s not unusual to see women walking around in shorts, tank tops and sandals in September or even October. Toward the end of October it begins to get a chilly 75 to 80 degrees and heavier clothes start coming out of the closet — jackets, sweaters, slacks and in some cooler cases, leggings.

In between summer and autumn is the fashion-transitional season. One morning you get up and it’s 90 degrees. When it cools down at night to a brisk 72, you begin to wonder what warm clothes you can wear to work the next day. You select a pair of slacks, blouse and sweater or jacket and as you are about to walk out the door the weatherman says it’s going to be an unseasonal 95 degrees. There is only one choice — transitional clothes.

Transitional clothes are those outfits that take you from summer to fall. They are dresses you can wear with or without a jacket, slacks and tops that work for an evening out or entertaining at home; cocktail dresses that will work in summer, fall or winter with an added wrap for warmth, and play clothes that will take you from the nearest honky tonk to a local wine tasting.

This issue is dedicated to fashion, from the youthful designs of Ainslee Bowers to the transitional fashion finds at Dillard’s, to thrift and consignment shops, and to fashion icon Betty Thrasher, who seems to need no introduction.

Mrs. Thrasher, who once owned the RoseBud, an upscale boutique in Temple, has been the fashion go-to person for nonprofits’ benefit fashion shows. This month she is coordinating the fashion show for the Contemporaries of the Cultural Arts Center in Temple. Read about her tips for dressing at any age and for any body type on page 24; Ainslee Bowers moved her design company from New York City to Temple where she designs out of her home. She is committed to creating easy-flow women’s clothing made in the USA, page 38; Sharon Douglas is the president of Contemporaries of the Temple Cultural Arts Center. She is coordinating this year’s benefit fashion show with the talents of Betty Thrasher, page 13.

Learn how to dress for less with tips from Nike Ogunbodede, a Killeen Daily Herald copy editor and designer, page 47, and Sally of Sally’s Consignment Shop, page 49. And meet Jennifer Lipton, who has an answer to the question, “Where’s that necklace I planned to wear with my dress?” on page 42.

Have a seat, pour a glass or cup of your favorite beverage and enjoy the transition fashions of fall Tex Appeal style. And remember to keep sending us your ideas of the people, places and things in Central Texas.

Catherine Hosman

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Contributors

Tanida Mullen

Gail Dillon

is a journalist and a former Air Force Public Affairs officer. She also writes a weekly blog, “Married To It,” about life as a military wife and mother, for the Killeen Daily Herald, and a weekly column for the Fort Hood Herald.

She and her family are currently stationed at Fort Hood.

James Paul Stanley

is a long-time resident of Central Texas. Her passion for leadership has lead her to opportunities as a freelance writer on topics related to career and business. In her spare time Tanida enjoys reading, travel and spending time with friends and family.

is a Central Texas freelance photographer.

His interest in photography began while serving at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow, Russia. Retired from 20 years of military service, he had the opportunity to travel to many countries and capture life through the lens. He currently resides in Killeen with his wife Julie and daughter Sarah, and teaches Basic Photography for the Continuing Education department at Central Texas College.

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Jessica Pearce

is a freelance writer, independent songwriter and an award-winning published poet. Widely traveled, she taught English language and literature overseas in Bangalore, India, and blogged about her cultural experiences. Raised in Alaska, she is a native Texan who now lives in Killeen where she serves as the Buy Texas Deals manager for Central Texas.

William Toro

is a long-time resident of the Killeen-Fort Hood area and the a son of a retired soldier. He attended Texas State Technical College where he earned an Associate of Applied Science in media communications and information. He is a freelance photographer. His background includes contributing to the Waco ISD Television sports program and having photographs published in the Killeen Daily Herald. He lives in Killeen with his boxer — Lulu.

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A star-spangled patriotic salute to fashion

By Catherine Hosman

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he Star Spangled Spectacular fashion show Sept. 13, celebrating the 200th birthday of America’s national anthem, benefits Temple’s Cultural Arts Activities Center. Hosted by the Contemporaries of the CAC, a bevy of community women will sashay down the runway at the CAC in Temple in fashions from Dillard’s picked by local fashion icon, Betty Thrasher.

“The CAC is important to me and I love the Contemporaries. So, anytime I can do one small thing to help them, I am honored to do so,” Thrasher said.

“It is an honor, like a dream to get to work with Betty, her ideas, her enthusiasm, the connections she has,” said Sharon Douglas, president of the Contemporaries. “If she is going to do something it’s going to be perfection. Having her agree to do this will guarantee a successful event. We couldn’t do it without her.”

Douglas, a six-year member of the Contemporaries, said this is her first year as president. A retired grade-school teacher, she joined the group to make friends when she and her husband, Bob, settled in Temple after several years of solo travel to teach English and fulfill some of the items on her bucket list.

“I always need a project. After retiring as a teacher, I needed to find a new focus,” she said. “So often our career defines us and once I retired, I needed to reinvent myself.”

She traveled to Chile, Costa Rica, and Guatemala with K2K Mission Outreach to teach English as a foreign language.

“The Maya in Guatemala speak Spanish, but they needed to learn some English because their area is a nesting place for the manatees and a tourist attraction,” she said.

Whether it was taking elementary students on overnight field trips to Galveston, or traveling to Chile to teach English, Douglas said her husband, Bob, encouraged and supported her adventures. She didn’t always travel solo.

Sharon Douglas is at the helm of this year’s Star Spangled Celebration benefit fashion show Sept. 13.

To cross another destination off her bucket list, she and Bob traveled to Hawaii where they stayed at Elderhostel to study Hawaiian architecture, history and constellations.

“I always wanted to see the Southern Cross Constellation,” she said. They also traveled to Washington, D.C., where they worked as docents in the Prince William National Forest Park and were paid in housing. They wore their volunteer uniforms to the Lincoln Memorial and Jefferson’s home, which got them into areas not usually available to tourists. They also volunteered at archeological digs for the National Park Service, but Douglas said, “I couldn’t dig a square hole,” so she was the photographer, journal keeper and sifter.

Ten years ago, she and her husband decided to downsize after she fell from the roof of their multi-level home while trying to make repairs. Now the couple shares a condo at Cliffside in Belton. She donates her time and energy working with the Contemporaries of the CAC and hopes to raise money through the fashion show and other fundraising efforts.

“Organizations are always looking for new ways to raise revenues,” said Jean Thorp, director of the CAC. “We are trying to attract more

kids and adults to our programs.”

The CAC provides educational projects for pre-K through 12, as well as arts and education events during the year. “Many of us are retired teachers and the CAC provides programs that are age appropriate,” Douglas said. “Every child from Temple, Belton, Killeen and surrounding areas is invited to the CAC.” In addition to the children’s program, the center offers distinct activities for adults, as well as a permanent art gallery. The Contemporaries pledged a minimum of $35,000 to the CAC for 2014. Douglas said many years they’ve exceeded that amount through several events including a 5K, Bowtique and a gala.

Tickets for this year’s Star Spangled Spectacular are $40 for general seating and $60 for reserved. Guests can expect patriotic music, guest musicians and good food.

“We will serve brunch items from our recipe book, mimosas, coffee. . .we want it to be elegant and fun,” she said. “The room will be crowded, ladies will be mingling and enjoying themselves, and young people will be at their patriotic best. The CAC is a gift to the entire community and we want the next generation to be able to enjoy it.”

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Beauty in the Bag

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How do you stay beautiful on the go?

Each month Tex Appeal peeks inside the bag of one busy woman to reveal her best beauty secrets and must-have essentials.

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Nine ESSENTIALS she CARRIES Sally Hansen Cuticle Remover: I am so busy I don’t always have time to pop in for a manicure at the salon. I keep my nails looking fresh and this works in 15 seconds.

Nars-Radiant Creamy Concealer: This is my must have at all times! No other concealer works as well as Nars for me. It’s great for a quick touch up or using as an essential for a night out.

Estee Lauder Mascara: This is one of the best mascaras I’ve used. It’s been a staple in my bag for a while now.

Clinque Foundation: I love this pressed powder. You can apply wet or dry, it’s been very versatile and I use it daily.

Clinque Chubby Stick-Broadest Berry Lipstick: I always have a rotation of two or three lip glosses or lipsticks going. Right now this one is my go-to!

Philosophy Perfume Loveswept: I really enjoy wearing this on a daily basis. Its fresh, clean scent is perfect for meetings, causal get-togethers or layering with other scents.

Tweezers: You always need these for one reason or another. It’s another must have!

Tape Measure: I never know when someone will ask me a size question or when I might need to take a measurement somewhere.

Scissors: These are my pride and joy, I cart these around when I know I’ll be doing fittings.

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Most valuable TOOL in her BAG

My Iphone 5s- I can not breathe without my phone at least in my bag, it’s usually in my hand or where I can reach it quickly. Totally addicted!

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TexTalk flavours Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria

By CATHERINE HOSMAN

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or a touch of Italy, Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria in Copperas Cove offers a variety of Italian cuisine ranging from a variety of pasta dishes, steaks, appetizers, and pizza created in the kitchen of Chef Ismael Frias. Their thin-crust pizzas are baked in an authentic stone oven imported from Italy.

Open since 1999, it is owned by Maura Martinez and Adrian Frias.

“We are very passionate about offering our customers an authentic Italian dining experience, along with providing great service and having a great team that loves what they do,” said manager Emmanual Aguilar.

Aguilar chose Salmon en Bianco for Tex Appeal and he said what makes this recipe special is the combination of ingredients.

“Once you combine all the ingredients, you create an authentic Mediterranean flavor that is hard to recreate without the knowledge,” he said.

For a truly authentic experience, pair this plate with your favorite chardonnay or red wine.

Salmon en Bianco

Created by Ismael Frias Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant 1 6 oz. filet salmon 1 cup of fresh spinach 4 oz. of fresh diced tomatoes 4 oz. of parmesan cheese 2 oz. of feta cheese 1 oz. of butter 1 oz. of virgin olive oil 10 oz. of penne pasta 1 tsp. of fresh minced garlic Dash of salt and pepper

Cook the pasta in boiling water with a drop of virgin olive oil and salt; drain the pasta and keep it warm.

Season the salmon filet with salt and pepper Place the filet on the grill for four minutes on each side.

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minutes, then add the white wine, letting the wine simmer for 15 seconds. Next add the heavy cream and as soon the cream starts boiling, add the parmesan cheese, feta cheese and the fresh spinach. Continue boiling and cooking until the spinach is fully cooked and the cheese has blended with the cream.

Place your penne pasta in the center of a dinner plate and place the grilled salmon on top. Next, add the sauce until you cover the salmon and pasta. Decorate with parsley leaves.

Giovanni’s Italian Restaurant & Pizzeria 115 West Highway 190, Copperas Cove, TX 76522 (254) 518-2227

Hours of Operation: Tuesday through Thursday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. – 10 p.m. Closed Monday.

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1. Drew, Devoni and Decker Fraser watch artist Helen Alexander paint a picture for them.

2. Valorie Newman of Houston looks at handmade jewelry July 9 at the Salado Art Fair.

3. BenJAMMIN’s Ben Allie of Belton performs.

4. Duncan Fraser of Providence Hill Heritage Farm in Whitehall, pops kettle corn at the fair.

5. Vendors line the Salado Art Fair walkway.

6. Liz Lively, left, of Salado, with artwork purchased from Dorothy Shelby of Aunt Dottie’s Folk Art at the Salado Art Fair.

7. Vicki Hamende is the artist and owner of Wonderwall Designs. She made these Family Trees on wood using a burning technique.

8. Julie Smith, “Ms. Sparkle” of Bairefut Entertainment, paints 6-year-old Killeen resident Bailey Skinner’s face during the Salado Art Fair.

9. Artist Shelly George with her oil paintings.

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TexTalk calendar 5th Annual Puppypalooza

Sept. 6, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Bring your dog to the 5th Annual Puppypalooza! The event is completely free and will have fun, dog-friendly activities such as agility course, pet adoptions, contests, swimming for dogs, pet products and much more.

Dogs can enjoy swimming at the Carl Levin outdoor pool. The contests include Best Dog Trick, Dog & Owner Look-A-Like, and Biggest & Smallest Dog. Carl Levin Park 400 Miller’s Crossing.

For more information, call 254-953-5465.

Bring your dog to the 5th Annual Puppypalooza on Sept. 6 in Harker Heights.

Homespun History Family Day

Sept. 6, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Take a step back in time and learn about traditional crafts like weaving, ceramics, quilting or metalworking. Watch the experts demonstrate their skills and try your hand at crafting you own old-fashioned masterpiece.

For more information, visit www.templeparks.com.

Gardeners Education Series Home Fruit Production

Sept. 8, 6 to 7 p.m.

Attend this class to learn the basics of fruit production, site selection, preparation and the specific needs of various fruit crops.

Harker Heights Activities Center, 400 Indian Trail. For more information, call 254953-5466.

Awareness and Response Program Market goers are encouraged to bring new and gently used coats that will be donated to local area students in need. Seton Medical Center, 850 W. Central Texas Expressway, Harker Heights. Call 254-953-5493.

Harker Heights Farmers Market – Coat Drive

Spurfest

Sept. 13, 8 a.m. to noon The Harker Heights Farmers Market has joined forces to support the KISD Homeless

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Sept. 13, 9 to 11:30 a.m.

Faunt Le Roy Park, Gatesville Texas Visit www.Spurfest.com for details.

Ian McLagan in Concert

Sept. 13, 7:30 p.m.

Ian’s been on the pop scene since the 1960s, with the Small Faces, Rod Stewart, Joe Cocker, the Rolling Stones, and many others, and has called Austin home for a decade. Expect a delightful night of stories and song.

Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N. Third St., Temple 254-773-9926. For information, go to www.cacarts.org

International Chamber Soloists

Sept. 28, 4 p.m.

Central Texas Orchestral Society presents the International Chamber soloists, a young string orchestra led by the brilliant violinist Dmitri Berlinsky. Meet and greet the artists in Strasburger Hall at 3 p.m., concert at 4 p.m. in the CAC’s Mayborn Auditorium.

Cultural Activities Center, 3011 N. Third St., Temple 254-773-9926. For information, go to www.cacarts.org

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6th annual Central Texas Food & Wine Fest

Sept. 13 5K Stampede and Kids Fun Run Harker Heights Community Park For more, call the Harker Heights Chamber of Commerce at 254-699-4999

Salado’s Chocolate & Wine Weekend

Sept. 19-21 This three day chocolate celebration promises to satisfy all the senses with chocolate, wine tasting, live music, demonstrations and a gourmet chocolate brunch. There will also be a chocolate trail throughout the Village; Saturday night will feature venues of Chocolate & Music. For more information, call Salado Tourism, 254-947-8634, or go to www.saladochocolatefestival.com.

Friday Night at the Movies

Sept. 19 6 to 8:30 p.m.

Make it a cozy autumn date night with your sweetheart or best buddy. Kick back in the lounge and enjoy Friday night at the movies with us. We will present a premier

movie on our large, flat screen television for all to enjoy. Freshly popped popcorn, coffee and cold drinks will be provided.

Free for members, age 55 and older.

Sammons Community Center, 2220 W. Avenue D, Temple; for more information, call 254-298-5403.

Four Winds Powwow

Sept. 20-21 Our mission is to welcome Native Americans and non-Native Americans to join to-

gether in an effort to educate ourselves and the general public in the areas of Native American Indian tribal cultures, history, and arts.

Our goal is the preservation of heritage and the promotion of unity between all peoples.

10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday General Admission: $3 or three can goods; Students: 6–18, $2 or two can goods; children under 5 are admitted free. Killeen Civic and Conference Center, 3601 S. W.S. Young Drive, www.txfourwinds.org.

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TexTalk calendar Shakespeare on the Rock

Sept. 20 & 27 Director Kelly Parker will choose one of the Bard’s most popular plays to perform on the Tablerock stage. Name of the play, times to perform and price to be announced.

Tablerock Goodnight Amphitheater, Salado. To audition, call 254-424-2025.

32nd annual Temple Model Train Show

Sept. 20 See model railroaders exhibits and a swap meet, operating modular layouts, demonstrations and more.

Sept. 20, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sept. 21, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. $6 general admission; $5 seniors and active duty military; children 12 and under free with adult. Frank Mayborn Convention Center, 3303 N. Third St., Temple. For more information, go to www.centramod.net or call 254-749-0700.

Food Truck Fest 2014

Sept. 27, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Bring the family to the Santa Fe Depot Gardens for a day of great food, live music and family friendly events. From burgers to

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Samoan to Korean and then dessert—there is a food truck to satisfy every appetite. Participating food trucks include In Hog Heaven, Vanilla Bean Bake Shoppe, G&K’s Hot Dog, Xristo’s Café, Off the Cob Gourmet Popcorn, Fina’dene, Snooks BBQ and La Ta Korea.

315 W. Avenue B, Temple. For more information, go to www.templeparks.com.

15th annual Moody Cotton Harvest Festival

Sept. 27 Parade, 10 a.m., followed by an old-fash-

ioned pie auction; enjoy treats and eats while listening to live music all day long. Craft vendors and kids activities; scoot a boot or bring your favorite lawn chair to enjoy the live music till 10 p.m.

In downtown Moody, one block off of SH 317. Free admission. Free parking. For more information, call Sandy at 254-366-3855 or go to www.cottonharvestfestival.com.

To include an upcoming event in the calendar, email edittexappealmagazine@gmail.com.

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Stylish women

“Men and women today lack a crucial understanding of how to dress appropriately.”

By Catherine Hosman

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inda Przybyszewski’s book “The Lost Art of Dress: The Women Who Once Made America Stylish” is a trip back in time to eras when women dressed appropriately for occasions in fashions that followed the principle of art and the elements of harmony. Any woman today who remembers those times when dressing was an art that required attention to detail in color, accessories, lines and fit will relate to many of Przybyszewski’s references to how women dress today and how they used to dress before 24/7 casual, and the state of “undress” became the norm.

“Everyone seems to be dressing either too sloppy or like they are going to a cocktail party,” she said. “Attractiveness formed nowadays is by revealing flesh.”

In her book, Przybyszewski introduces her readers to the Dress Doctors, women of intellect and education from the late 19th Century to the early 20th Century. Their backgrounds may be in science and business, but they taught home economics, which included the sewing and creating of clothing before buying it off the rack became popular.

Two of those women were from the University of Texas: Lucy Rathbone and Elizabeth Tarpley, both adjunct professors in the 1920s who taught “home economics in portable shacks with paperthin walls and leaky roofs. By 1933, they were moved into a new Department of Home Econom-

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ics building where they worked for decades.”

Przybyszewski time travels to the fashions of the Victoria era clear through the sophisticated designs and house dresses of the 1940s and 1950s, the rebellious 1960s, the women’s revolution of the 1970s, and the shoulder-pads of the 1980s.

“During the 1970s and 1980s, the rejection of the Dress Doctors was evident as feminist groups targeted Home Economics classes in schools as

examples of society’s pervasive sexism,” she states.

“As a result of this decline, both men and women today lack a crucial understanding of how to dress appropriately and flattering.”

Przybyszewski’s history of fashion is dotted by her strong opinions and some surprise statements that ring true and will hit home with women who remember what it was like to dress appropriately for occasions. Be prepared to smile, laugh and nod in agreement as you read about Victorian undergarments, women’s foundations through the first half of the 20th century, to the mini-skirt of the 1960s.

Przybyszewski has a way of getting right to the point of fashion wins, faux-pas, and outright mistakes.

But, she said, there is hope on the horizon.

“There is an increase in young men and women who want to sew and create things for themselves,” she said. “They see beautiful ensembles in clothing that they may not want to wear, but they recognize the beauty of clothing that follows the principles of art.”

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Betty Thrasher owned Rosebud Upscale Boutique in Temple. She shares her fashion knowledge by coordinating benefit fashion shows in the community.

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Sage advice from Central Texas fashion icon

Betty Thrasher “Building a wardrobe is like building a I house. You have to

By CATHERINE HOSMAN

t was easy to recognize Betty Thrasher sitting at the cosmetic counter at a local department store, waiting for her guest.

Her silver hair was shaped neatly in a bob, her black ensemble was accented with a flourish of bold gold and silver jewelry, her manicure and pedicure reflected an iridescent pearl polish.

“Pearl polish goes with everything,” remarked the 84-years-young Thrasher.

Thrasher left her seat to walk to the shoe department for a meeting. Her big as Texas personality preceded her, and as she walked through the store, associates’ voices rang out from every direction with greetings, “Good morning, Betty,” “Hello Miss Betty,” “Nice to see you again, Betty.”

For more than 30 years, Thrasher has been an icon of Central Texas fashion. She was the owner of the Rosebud upscale boutique in Temple, and coordinated fundraising fashion shows for Baylor Scott & White Healthcare for 20 years. She still coordinates fashion shows for local nonprofits and is in the process of selecting fashions for the Contemporaries’ fundraiser fashion show benefiting the Azalee Marshall Cultural Activities Center Sept. 13, in Temple.

“Betty is such a fashion icon in Central Texas and a community treasure. We first worked with Betty last November for the Altrusa Luncheon and she was an absolute hit,” said John Bittrick, store manager for Dillard’s Temple, and whose store is providing the fashions. “In addition, to all her tireless efforts for local nonprofits, she has worked with Dillard’s Temple to coordinate fashion shows.”

Her knowledge of fashion dos and don’ts comes from a lifetime in the fashion industry. She grew up in Rosebud, where her father was at the helm of small-town country department stores. It was in these stores where Thrasher cut her teeth on fashion.

start with a strong foundation.”

— Betty Thrasher

“I started going to market when I was 6 years old,” she said. “I would be miserable if I didn’t go to market. I just loved it.”

Her timeless fashion advice spans decades. When asked about age-appropriate dressing, she was quick to say “do not think of age when thinking about fashion. Good basic fashion never goes away. Fads come and go, but good fashion is always here to stay.”

To achieve a fashionable wardrobe at any age, Thrasher said to start simple.

“Building a wardrobe is like building a house,” she said. “You have to start with a strong foundation.”

Thrasher advises black as the basic color when building a wardrobe. “All women should have a good black pant, jacket, long skirt, short skirt, a black shell, and one or two good-looking white shirts,” she said.

“The shell can be colored if it compliments your skin.”

Gold, pearl and silver jewelry can be mixed and matched, she said. “It all goes together. Each complements the other. And if you happen to have some diamonds, you can mix those in as well, she said.

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toe/closed-heel pump with a substantial heel that you can stand on for a long time. Add a black sandal and Thrasher said if you have those two styles, “you can go anywhere at anytime.”

A basic black bag is essential. Thrasher said to choose one that is leather or with a leather fabric that looks good 12 months out of the year. She said reptile bags work well, but it doesn’t have to be the real thing.

Adding a handbag with a color you wouldn’t wear close to your face works well as an accent to your basic wardrobe.

Other clothing and footwear to have handy are athletic shoes, shorts, T-shirts, “things you live in, work out in,” she said, adding “one good pair of blue jeans that you could put with anything.” Also, a few dressier casual pieces are necessary.

Making sure you have the right fit also is essential.

“A good fit is important and altering is necessary. If you buy a jacket and the sleeves are too long, they need to be shortened,” she advised. When it comes to pants, Thrasher said they should not be so long that they drag on the floor. Pants should be shortened to the proper length. If you have great legs, she said, wear a short skirt. If you don’t have great legs, she said, forget it. “Wear a length that flatters your shape.”

Thrasher also said if you are high wasted and want to look long waisted, wear a longer top.

“When you don’t put a lot of emphasis on the waistline, you look taller and slimmer,” she said. “And if you are a full through the hips, don’t accentuate this area. Women who are full-figured shouldn’t wear belts, “it’s the worst thing you could do. You wouldn’t want to do anything that emphasizes the waist. And skirt length depends on the shape of your legs.

“Fashion depends on the figure, so dress accordingly. Choose the most complimentary lines. And remember, fashion is a look, not a price. You can have a $5,000 dress and if it doesn’t fit right, it is worthless. You may have a $200 dress that fits correctly and with the right accessories you feel and look like a million dollars.”

Thrasher said dressing up without hosiery seems to be the trend now, “but hosiery will make a comeback because it always does.” She said adding hosiery to an outfit is “always the finishing touch.”

But there are some shades she doesn’t recommend, such as navy, or suntans or brown tones. “The best colors are either a nude shade or a sheer black for dress, depending on the color of your outfit.”

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“A good fit is important and altering is necessary. If you buy a jacket and the sleeves are too long, they need to be shortened.”

With pants, ‘wear a length that flatters your shape.”

— Betty Thrasher

and cosmetics also play an important role in bringing together a complete look.

“Your hair is your crown and glory,” she said. “A good haircut makes all the difference. And taking care of your skin is a must to complete the whole look.”

Thrasher uses Cetaphil cleanser and moisturizer, which is readily available and inexpensive from the local drug store, and she uses Lancome cosmetics for everything else.

“Women need to cleanse, refresh and protect. Moisturizer seals the pores of your skin and prepares it for the makeup base,” she said. “I don’t care how beautiful or how old you are, you need makeup.”

Thrasher calls makeup the No. 1 accessory. “If it’s right, everything is right,” she said, adding to always use a base and add color to cheeks and lips. Her favorite color for herself and on her runway models is coral.

“Coral goes with all skin tones. I use coral because it makes everyone look as if they were just kissed by the sun. It gives a clear, clean natural look.”

For your best total look, Thrasher said it’s important to wear clothes that complement your figure, skin, hair color and makeup.

“Feeling good is the most important thing. Choose quality over quantity. Keep with basic black, understated and well-fitting clothes that make you feel good, and accessorize.

“There is no such thing as an outfit being stunning without finishing it,” she said.

“It’s like wrapping a package without the ribbon.”

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Transition Fashion

Story by CATHERINE HOSMAN Photographs by JULIE NABOURS

Ageless Style - Our three models ranging in age from 35 to 54 and

in sizes 4 to 10 wear the “Marie” dress shown in scarlet, azure, and amethyst by Alex Marie, $99. Necklaces by Dillards, $20-30.

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entral Texas has two seasons, early summer and late summer. Or at least, that’s what it feels like. In September and October when autumn starts showing its face in the northern half of the country with its Indian summer and forests coming alive in a palette of gold and crimson, burnt orange and tan, most of Central Texas is still under the searing eye of the sun.

We welcome cooler days and nights when we can open a window and let the air inside. Despite the change in seasons, our autumn doesn’t mean a change of clothing and many Central Texas women wear the same styles year round. There is, however, a transitional season where new clothes that are fashionable in autumn’s colors can still be worn throughout the season. Thanks to Dillard’s in Temple, we are bringing you some ideas for your fall wardrobe.

Fashion today seems to cross all boundaries of age and size. Dressing for your age seems to be an old idea that has faded like an old pair of blue jeans. However, dressing appropriate for the occasion is always in style. On these pages meet models Anna Kessler, Jessica Walker, and Sharla Winkler who model some transition fashions that transcend age and size, and illustrates a classic femininity reminiscent of another era.

The fashions range from casual to office to After Five and formal.

Left: Whether going to a rodeo, two-stepping the night away, or sipping a coffee or wine with friends at a favorite café, the country look never fades in Texas. This distressed denim jacket

by Vince Camuto, is $96; cherry red cami by SugarLips, $14; antique white scalloped maxi skirt by Chelsea & Violet, $88; long beaded and gold necklace by Dillards, $26.

Below and on cover: Whether getting ready for the trails, or a cool evening outdoors, this layered look will keep you looking smart. Buff tailored jacket by Gianni Bini, $139; Sky blue woven blouse by Antonio Melani, $89; indigo skinny denim jeans by NYDJ, $124.

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Geometric designs paired with bold color tops are comfortable choices for entertaining at home, visiting friends or for a casual evening out. Navy and cream “Diamond Back� palazzo pants by Karen Kane, $79; saffron sleeveless tie-front blouse by Karen Kane, $40; gold medallion necklace and matching bracelet by Dillards, $38 each.

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Fall temperatures can range from hot to cool so keeping a jacket handy at all times is essential when stepping out in this multicolor tribal print “Shades of Fall” Maxi Dress by Cremieux, $129; cornflower blue menswear jacket by Alex Marie, $129; merlot beaded necklace by Natasha, $38.

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Outdoor chic

Crisp autumn days call for a little more cover than the hot summer months. Dress comfortable in almond safari pants with drawstring ankle detail by Ralph Lauren, $89.50; crocheted sleeveless sweater with fringed hem in Ecru by Ralph Lauren, $89.50; poppy statement necklace by Ana & Ava, $25

Casual day

Visiting Visiting aa local local farmers’ farmers’ market, market, antiquing, antiquing, or or just just doing doing errands, errands, fall fall colors colors pop pop with with this this multi-stripe multi-stripe Ralph Ralph Lauren Lauren roll-sleeve roll-sleeve top, top, $59.50; $59.50; hunter hunter green green skinny skinny jean jean by

by Celebrity Celebrity Pink, Pink, $29.99; $29.99; vintage-look vintage-look belt belt by by Fossil, Fossil, $38 $38 and and aa leather leather and and metallic metallic necklace by Dillard’s, $32.

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Emphasize this monochromatic look with a layer of geometric designs and be ready for a night on the town, dinner with friends, or shopping at your favorite department store. Shadow drape-neck sleeveless blouse by Chaus, $49; black “Nygard Slims” boot cut trouser by Nygard, $49; black and white geometric print long vest

by Chelsea & Violet, $78; faux onyx chunky bracelet

by Duplaise, $28.

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From office to happy hour Animal prints never go out of style like this leopard print tunic dress with zipper detail by THML, $89; black perforated leather jacket by Jones New York Signature, $159; tigers-eye cuff bracelet by M.Haskell, $26.

Versatile dress From office to meeting friends after work, this sleeveless multi-colored leopard print cinchedwaist dress is by Preston &York, $89; military inspired olive jacket with brass studs by Multiples, $89; chunky orange coral ring by Barse, $48.

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Bold Patterns

Tribal prints are this fall’s latest trend. Be ready to be comfortable in this mult-colored tribal print palazzo pant by Ali Miles, $69; a black tiered camisole by Gianni Binni, $69 with a necklace by Ana & Ava and a washed cognac vegan leather jacket by MSSP, $98.

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For After Five, or that special date, be stunning in this midnight lace belted dress by Alex Marie, $129.

Nighttime elegance

The basic black dress goes maxi in this full length ebony gown with lace insets by Calvin Klein, $218.

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Fashion designer Ainslee Bowers wants women to love what they see when they try on one of her signature dresses, hopefully avoiding “the one experience that unites all women.”

“There’s this experience you have as a woman — and I don’t care if you’re 25, 45 or 15 — where you go into a dressing room and it makes you want to scream,” Bowers said, referring to myriad factors including the poor lighting in the room, the number on the tag, or the way a garment makes you look or feel. “You should not put on my dress and devalue yourself in a 2-by-3 room.”

Bowers, 39, who lives in Temple, has been working in the competitive field of fashion since 2009 and designs her clothes with this image in mind. An Oklahoma native, she was raised in a household full of loving, talented women, including her grandmother and several great aunts.

“I grew up in this collective, creative environment,” she said. “Somebody was always sewing or making something.” Her dresses were all homemade and as a young girl, she recalls standing on a table being fitted for a dress with straight pins sprinkled all over it. Bowers’ mother was a “big fashionista” who never left the house looking anything less than put-together. “She was always on the cutting edge, always in style, always ontrend,” she said.

Despite appreciating fashion and showing a knack for it, Bower admits her first love was pre-med. However, when she became pregnant in college with her now-18-year-old daughter, medical school was no longer an option. Instead she worked as an assistant medical technician and later as a phlebotomist, not venturing into the cutthroat world of fashion until she was in her 30s.

“I applied for an internship in New York City, which was insane — who’s going to hire me?” she said. But Bowers had maturity on her side and what she refers to as a “strong work ethic.” She ended up landing an internship with famed fashion designer Victor de Souza and describes the time with him “beautiful, wonderful, magical” as well as extremely challenging. “The worse of the worst and the best of the best,” Bowers said. “And I wouldn’t trade it for anything. I worked really, really hard.”

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She added that despite being unpaid, internships are invaluable in other ways and that her nine-month apprenticeship not only taught her the ropes of the fashion industry, but allowed her to meet many designers she respects, such as “Sex and the City” design guru Patricia Field.

Bowers was one of four designers featured in the Sept 2013 “Project Subway,” in which contestants were challenged to create two outfits solely from Subway Sandwich wrappers. Hers consisted of a dress composed entirely of napkins as well as one made of the restaurant’s plastic bags. She chuckles at the experience, remembering it as fun, though exhausting, taking place two weeks before New York’s famed “Fashion Week.”

“Both my dresses were displayed at Subway Headquarters following the show,” she said.

She also received a blast of national media attention, appearing on E! News, TMZ, and the Huffington Post, among others.

For personal reasons, Bowers ended up leaving New York and returning to extended family in Dallas, later moving to Temple where she is continuing to design. She wishes she could have the best of both worlds, “My perfect life would be, go to work in New York every day and go design, then come home at night to my friends and family here in Texas.”

Describing her clothing as “on-trend,” and generally geared for career women, it is made from luxurious fabrics such as silk, wool and cashmere, Bowers said pieces range from $200 to $700, with some exceptions.

She loves color and encourages women to be bolder with it, although she admits to playing it safe too often herself. “I think color is directly a reflection of where we are and how we feel; very mood-oriented, too,” Bowers said. “I have to force myself to wear color.”

She advises women to find a fashion mentor, preferably a friend, and have him or her choose different styles and colors for them.

“You have to step outside yourself and let someone else do it for you. It takes a village.”

Another piece of advice Bowers’ offers is not

Ainslee Bowers works on a design in her home studio.

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Ainslee Bowers shows her award-winning dress made of napkins.

“You go through this process when creating a garment. You love it and you nurture it and you’re up until two a.m. It’s not just a pretty dress or a wonderful suit; it’s a labor of love.”

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to judge clothing on a hanger. Try it on.

For aspiring fashion designers, she believes talent is a necessary ingredient, but it is not the only crucial factor. “I know many designers who are mind-blowingly talented and yet, you’ll probably never know their names because it’s a business first,” Bowers said. “Learn to run a business. It’s not sexy, seductive advice.”

She is also a big advocate for on-the-job training, in addition to classes. “Nothing replaces real life,” she said.

Bowers likens the process of creating fashion to “birthing a baby.”

“You go through this process when creating a garment,” she said. “You love it and you nurture it and you’re up until two a.m.

It’s not just a pretty dress or a wonderful suit; it’s a labor of love. You’re revealing a very vulnerable part of yourself.”

Her future goals are to continue building a successful business, stating that fame and success are not the same thing. And she is currently working on a new, lower-priced line of clothing using sustainable, eco-friendly materials such as bamboo.

Perhaps the biggest compliment for Bowers is that a “real” woman can slip on one of her dresses and feel attractive. “Really, at the end of the day, you should put on a dress with my label in it and not cry in the dressing room,” she said.

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Hanging

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Jennifer Lifton is all smiles with her Hanger Pockets ensemble.

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Inventor’s design inspired by dream

By Jessica Pearce

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ennifer Lifton “played it safe” most of her life, but when she had a dream one night in 2007 about Hanger Pockets, she knew the idea had come to her in such a way that she had to go forward with it.

“I knew I had to take a leap of faith,” she said. The next day she got up, wrote her idea down, and began the waking process of creation.

Lifton, an eight-year veteran of the U.S. Army, began brainstorming about Hanger Pockets, sketching out rough designs. “I imagined a ‘saddlebag’ design with a hole in the middle that fits over a hanger with zippered pockets of different sizes on either side,” she said.

Fresh from taking classes for a business degree, Lifton began devising several target audiences for Hanger Pockets, including business travelers, fashion designers, kids, and even bridal parties. “I felt compelled to get my product on the market,” she said. However, she soon discovered that there is a lag time between a dream and its fulfillment.

She began researching companies that help inventors bring their ideas to life, and in 2008 she signed with Davison Design & Development, a corporation headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pa., available to the public for helping inventors through the process of design all the way through manufacturing and distribution.

“They gave me a free consultation, then I paid them a fee similar to a security agreement; it allowed Davison to research the feasibility of my idea while agreeing not to use or sell it as their own,” she said.

Davison determined Lifton’s invention was solid, but she faced bigger challenges ahead, including more waiting.

“I needed a handsome sum to continue pursuing this thing,” she said. “It took me nearly two-and-a-half years to save up the money I needed for Davison to continue the process.”

In the interim, Lifton said she “kept busy with life.” She knew that “obsessing about it would only make me crazy.” To channel her creativity in another direction, she opened her own business called The Sunshine Lady in 2012. Her business services include a combination of cleaning, cooking, decorating and house staging.

“It was initially a means to help pay the bills and save money, but I began building per-

sonal relationships with my clients,” she said.

“In a world where people are often indifferent, I want to build trust and friendship. I’m not just some ‘Jenny Schmenny’ coming into your home, but a ‘Domestic Diva,’” she said.

By 2011 Lifton was finally able to invest the money needed for Davison to continue its nine-step process, which includes initial research, predevelopment, creating a model of the invention, pitching the invention to manufacturers and finally, acting as the liaison between manufacturers and inventors.

When Davison began pitching Hanger Pockets to manufacturers in 2013, Lifton waited several more months before hearing back from them.

“When I did hear, I got rejections from several manufacturers. At that point, I decided to put the matter in God’s hands and move forward with my life,” she said.

In January, Lifton received a surprise phone call from Davison saying Jokari U.S., Inc., a manufacturer based in Carrollton, had not only agreed to produce Hanger Pockets, but wanted to do so “with haste!” She soon learned, however, that one manufacturer’s “haste” is another woman’s eternity while she waited the first half of the year for Hanger Pockets to enter the market.

Two months ago Lifton received word that Hanger Pockets had reached a national online mega-site, selling out within days. Since then, her invention has taken off and is now selling with other leading online retailers.

“Hanger Pockets is off to a good start; it’s gotten the kind of response we hoped to get,” said George Davison, founder of Davison Design & Development. “Lifton had an idea that worked, and Jokari was happy with it, too.

This is a win-win for all parties involved.”

Having so recently tasted a long-awaited success, Lifton advises would-be dreamers and inventors that “there is a lot of risk and no guarantees.”

“Thousands of people have ideas every day,” she said. “The difference lies in whether a person commits to taking that chance to bring an idea to fruition. Make sure you are prepared to be patient, because this will test your patience more than any child or other person ever could.

“Be sure you have a strong support network also, because you will go through a roller coaster of emotions — you need people around who will believe in you and listen. You also have to walk by faith, and not by what you can see at the moment.”

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Opening Sept 2nd

Handcrafted necklaces, rings and other shiny things!

Great selection of accessories to finish your outfit. Styles range from funky to classy!

Made in the USA

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Baby’s gotta have a new bonnet From the Beaufort Bonnet Company collection and for the smallest of the fashion concious. Monogramming available.

Zooty’s 1401 S. 31st St., Suite I, Temple In Pecan Plaza 254.770.0904

The perfect blend of style and lifestyle

That’s what Bernie Mev is all about! Women’s casual shoes that artfully combine upscale styling with the latest European comfort technology.

In several styles and colors… neutral to bold!

The Shoe Box

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Dressing fashionably for less Story by CATHERINE HOSMAN Photographs by JULIE NABOURS

On the next two pages Nike models her finds from her favorite thrift stores.

On this page: A yellow and white floral, quarter-sleeve natural waist Forever21 shirt (L, $.99) is paired with black-and-cream-patterned harem pants from Forever21.com

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hen it comes to looking fashionable for less, Killeen Daily Herald copy editor and page designer Nike Ogunbodede doesn’t go much farther than the Texas Thrift store in Killeen. She thrifts every couple of months and has become a pro at the process.

A small-framed woman who peaked at 5 feet, 4 inches, Ogunbodede stressed that it is important to go into a thrift store with a budget because it is “easy to get sucked into the thrifting fog.” On a recent trip her cap was set at $20. “Most people get overwhelmed thrifting or shopping in general because they don’t know what they are looking for,” she said, “and having a budget can help with that.”

Once inside the thrift store, Ogunbodede made a beeline for the tops in her size, seeking out the store’s 99 cent Monday specials, which change every Monday depending on the color of the tag.

“Everything is organized by size and (clothing) color,” she said as she breezily flicks through shirt after shirt. Pointing to a sign on top of the rack, she added, “Everything today with a blue tag is 99 cents.”

In past trips, she was able to find Forever21 shirts, a gray natural waist Loft jacket, an Old Navy shirt and a long-sleeve Polo sweater. As she continued to browse the rack, she began pulling out items that speak to her, but she has to stop for a moment to retrieve a shopping cart. Back at the racks she resumed her hunt. With each item of interest she pulled out, she carefully examined the garment for any visible wear and tear.

“You want to check the collar to make sure there are no tears or stains, and always look for distress in the body of the garment,” she said.

“Make sure no seams are coming apart and that buttons are in place.”

Buttons are a small issue for her and she often replaces the old buttons with a more trendy style and adds buttons for utility purposes and decoration.

As she looked at one blouse, Ogunbodede noticed the sleeves would be more comfortable if rolled up. “I’ll add a button here,” she said, pointing to the middle of the sleeve. “Then when I roll it up, it will stay put.”

Ogunbodede said it is important to think about what you have in your closet and what this new-to-you item might go with; try things on, because you never know if the hanger is deceiving, and watch for designer labels.

And most importantly, wash everything. “I wash everything before I wear it,” she said. “Use warm water.”

In the end, she had eight tops to try on and eventually settled for four. Ogunbodede went to the checkout and paid $10.46 — well under her self-set budget.

If you go: Texas Thrift Store 2200 East Veterans Memorial Blvd, Killeen

Shopping on a shoestring

Floral print Laura Scott shirt, worn as a jacket (size 4, $2.99), Iridescent green, military-style Josephine shirt (size 4, $3.99) Pants are from Forever21.com. Shoes are Anne Klein inflex.

A gray Ann Taylor peacoat (size 4, $5.99) is paired with a Papaya harem romper (M, $8.99) with silver buttons

This houndstooth-patterned, semi-cropped Last Kiss shirt (S, $2.99) is worn under a a Papaya harem romper (M, $8.99).

This neon green A-line Alya dress (S, $5.99) is styled with a gray cardigan from Mustard Seed with a braid detailing (S, $3.99)

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Sally’s fashion experts pieced together items from her store to show you dont have to spend a million to look like a million.

On this page: Leaf print 212 Collection sheath dress (size 10, $14.00), olive Live A Little jacket (L, $18.00), tan Steve Madden leather wood wedge (size 8, $16.00), wooden bead necklaces ($8.00), tan Fossil cross body bag ($65.00)

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ally Lewelling of Sally’s Star Resale in Temple has been consigning clothes since 2001 with her husband, Clarence.

Lewelling said she has seen an upsweep of people shopping consignment stores because they want to save money. “People don’t want to pay exorbitant prices� she said. “It’s a good deal, everyone is out for a good deal and we have good deals here.�

Her customers range in age from 10 to 90 years old, with the 20 to 60 year old range bringing in most of the clothes for consignment.

She said most of her customers are looking for something different or reminiscent of their younger years. “A lot of customers don’t like the styles in the stores so they want something from two or three years ago because it fits them better, and they like them better,� she said. “We do have a lot of current things too. Our younger customers buy new outfits, wear them, then they want to sell them. Everything here moves fast. We sell on the average 75 percent of things that come in. Things go quickly.�

Lewelling said if you want to consign something, it has to be freshly laundered, pressed and on hangers. “The better they look the better price you get and the faster they sell,� she said.

Items stay in the store for eight weeks. The first four weeks they remain at the price set. If they don’t sell after four weeks, Lewelling cuts the price in half. After eight weeks, consigners have the option to pick up their clothes. “If you haven’t tried consignment shopping, give it a try,� she said. “Come see our selections.

You will make more money if you sell consignment than if selling it outright.�

Upscale consignment shopping

Black Ralph Lauren jeans (size 2, $16), blue jean jacket with leopard trim (S, $10), cream JW Style long sleeve blouse (S, $8), black patent Nine West heel, (size 8.5, $15), black blue Dooney&Burke gator handbag ($35), black shell multi strand necklace ($7)

Tan Fleione tank with petal trim (M, $7), denim Fossil jacket (L, $25), coral Lily Rose maxi skirt (M, $12), leather western boots ( size 8, $75), squashblossom necklace ($25), leather Tiganello purse ($35)

White Chico’s ruffle sleeveless blouse (S, $8), boutique snake print jacket (S, $16), black The Limited pencil skirt (M, $12), gold circle belt (M, $7), black studded heel( size 7.5, $12), pearl Coach leather purse ($125), gold circle necklace ($7)

Dark gray Liz Claiborne fitted shirt dress (M, $15), red scarf ($7), black Qupid peeptoe high heel (size 8, $14), hammered nail w/agate necklace ($12), black Coach patent leather handbag ($75)

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Law Offices of Richard N. Jeffrey 2106 Birdcreek Drive Temple, Texas 76502 Tel 254-771-1855 Fax 254-771-2082 rnjlaw@hotmail.com

Richard N. Jeffrey is a solo practitioner who has been licensed by the State Bar of Texas since 2002. A 1994 Graduate from Killeen High School, Richard is a Harker Heights native and is proud to be a product of the Killeen Independent School District System. Upon Graduation from Killeen Highschool, he attended the University of Texas at Austin and went on to obtain his law degree from the University of Houston.

Richard’s practice areas include Criminal, Family, Personal Injury and Civil Litigation. Richard has tried cases to juries and Courts throughout the State of Texas. Richard prides himself on working hard for his clients and offering quality legal services at affordable prices.

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3604 SW HK Dodgen Loop, Suite 104, Temple, Texas 76504 254-778-4357 www.778-help.com The attorneys at Cappolino, Dodd & Krebs, LLP are a team of tough, trustworthy, dependable personal injury lawyers with the belief that people harmed by the recklessness of others deserve their day in court. We focus on personal injury cases involving asbestos exposure and mesothelioma, birth trauma, 18-wheeler truck wrecks and auto accidents, and injuries caused by defective prescription drugs and medical products.

We make winning clients’ cases our top priority. We have a successful track record and pride ourselves on customer service, resourcefulness, knowledge of the law and attention to detail.

Our legal staff includes a lawyer who is also a doctor, two board certified trial attorneys, a National Top 100 trial lawyer and two attorneys who have been named on the prestigious Texas Super Lawyers List. Our firm was also cited by Newsweek magazine as one of the top 20 personal injury law firms in the nation. Our attorneys are supported by a skilled team of paralegals, legal assistants and investigators who deliver comprehensive and thorough legal service to our clients.

We belong to national groups like the American Association of Justice (AAJ). This legal association provides research assistance and help with trial preparation. We work closely with the Trucking Litigation Section of the AAJ for the latest information and court procedure so that our lawyers will be able to obtain the best results for our clients.

We have offices in Cameron, The Woodlands and Austin, Texas. In the summer of 2011, we opened our Temple location to be able to serve those in Bell and surrounding counties. The two attorneys who service our Temple location are Valerie S. Farwell and John O. Roark.

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Valerie and her family moved to Belton in 1983 and she graduated from Belton High School in 1987. She attended and graduated from Southwestern University in Georgetown. She received her juris doctorate from University of Houston Law Center. She started working for the firm in 2005 in the Cameron office. “As a Belton resident, I was excited about the opportunity to better serve my community when the firm decided to open a Temple location.”

John O. Roark was born in Bug Tussle, Texas, but he grew up in Greenville, Texas. He attended Southwestern University in Georgetown. He received his Juris Doctorate degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston in 1966. He began practicing law in Houston where his main focus was personal injury and labor law. “My wife, Kaki, and I wanted to raise our children in a smaller town so we moved our family to Temple in 1974 and I opened up an office on North Main Street next door to the downtown post office. We have lived in Temple since that time. I have been honored to represent individuals in the Central Texas area who have been victims of another person’s negligence and to help them through that process.”

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Putting on the dog ... fashions for pets

By Tanida Mullen

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few years ago seeing a Chihuahua dressed in a leotard and ballerina slippers would have been odd, but fast forward to 2014 and you wouldn’t be surprised to find a dog or cat with a wardrobe bigger than many humans.

From T-shirts to hoodies, casual wear to formal wear, sportswear to beachwear, pet fashions have hit the runway and offer a selection of fashions for your pets.

So what is it that makes people want to dress their pets? Kathryn Bolin owns House of Grooming, a local pet grooming service in Killeen. She said grooming is a basic necessity for dogs and they have to have it.

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people really get into it. I had a client that dressed her dog in different tutu everyday,” Bolin said.

If you think throwing a winter coat on your kitten is outrages that’s just the tip of the pet fashion iceberg. Coloring and dying your pets hair is a growing fad right now and many dog grooming boutiques are offering services that can turn mans best friend into any color of the rainbow. There are some cons to keeping your pet in the latest fashions, however.

“Pet owners have to really think about the heat factor when dressing their pet,” Bolin said.

“I’ve witnessed people dress their pet in a T-shirt and walk them in 100 degree heat. It might be really cute but you have to remem-

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ber that you are adding an extra layer to your pet. That’s a lot of heat for them and it can be dangerous.”

Stroll the aisle of the local pet store you will find hoodies, pants and shirts with sayings such as “Bad to the Bone,” and rhinestone studded dog collars.

But not all pet fashion is just for kicks.

Alongside the “everyday” wear, are functional pieces for your pooch. Rain coats, hunting boots and lifejackets are among the many options that a pet owner has for protecting their four-legged friend from the natural elements.

So is there an outlet for the fashion-forward pooch? Yes! Pet fashion shows are scheduled each year in the Central Texas area to raise money for animal shelters.

The cities of Killeen, Harker Heights and Copperas Cove have all hosted costume contests that let pets of all shapes and sizes rip the runway.

Ultimately, pets are an extension of your family. Dressing your pet in the best threads money can buy might not be everyone’s idea of love, but for some it’s a way to show just how much we value our furry friends.

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Stylish workouts

Under Armour coral tank $19.98 and Under Armour black capri leggings $54.99.

BCG orange tank $9.98 and BCG pink leggings $17.99.

Photograph by James Paul Stanley

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Lighten up workouts with neon fashions

By Kristen Carmona

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here is nothing more fun then getting great fashion trends into the gym. Whether attending yoga class, cycling or even boot camps, ladies rarely show up in an old pair of sweatpants. Having the right workout gear has become just as important as dressing up at the office. This is not limited to only the fashion community. Just about everyone who hits the gym is dressed in the latest brightly colored fitness gear.

During the past several years there has been an increase in a lot of bright-colord gym apparel and footwear. At Academy Sporting Goods you can find florescent yellows, pinks and orange tanks paired with very colorful fitness shoes. Tanks that have cutouts in the back and shoulders are in as well.

Songhui Baily, 34, is a branch manager at Enterprise Rent a Car in Harker Heights and works out at Heritage Park Fitness. “I love bright colors and comfortable clothes 58

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Fitness specialty plays a huge part in the type of fitness clothes purchased. Consider if it’s going to be doing indoor or outdoor activities. The workout clothes should have a versatility and comfort right from the hot summer months through the rainy and cold season. that give me confidence,” she said of the latest trends in bright colors.

Libby Dominguez, 30, is a second-grade teacher in Harker Heights. She enjoys setting

her personal goals in the gym in clothes that are comfortable and fashionable at the same time. “Wearing bright colors in the gym is fun,” she said. “I also like clothes that I am comfortable in so I feel free and am able to move around.”

Fitness specialty plays a huge part in the type of fitness clothes purchased. Consider if it’s going to be doing indoor or outdoor activities. The workout clothes should have a versatility and comfort right from the hot summer months through the rainy and cold season.

Clothes that feature anti-microbial treated material for odor control and those having UV ray protection are great for extreme heat and outdoor activities. All these features are now included with great-looking trends.

The importance of fun bright workout trends should never be neglected. Looking great in the gym and in your active lifestyle makes it positive and motivating. Keeping fit is a very important lifestyle factor, so why not make it fun at the same time.

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ABOVE: Libby Dominguez, left, wears Under Armour coral tank $19.98 and Under Armour blue and coral capri leggings $39.99. Songhui Bailey wears Nike florescent lime tank $29.99 and BCG pink capri leggings, $17.99.

ON OPPOSITE PAGE: At left, Under Armour lime tank $29.99 and Under Armour blue capri leggings $19.99. At right, BCG lime tank $9.98 and BCG blue leggings $17.99.

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Go explore Chalk Ridge Falls Park L

By Catherine Hosman

Found off Farm-to-Market 1670, south of Stillhouse Hollow Dam, Chalk Ridge Falls Park is a close escape for the day.

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ess than 30 minutes away from Killeen, Harker Heights, Belton and Salado is Chalk Ridge Falls Park. Known for its meandering hiking trails, suspension bridge and waterfall, the park is a close-in respite from the daily responsibilities of life.

Located off FM 1670 in Belton on Stillhouse Hollow Lake, the drive past the dam to the park is in itself awe inspiring. The stark blue sky reflecting off the water gave the lake a turquoise appearance. The landscape is framed by towering bluffs and it’s hard not to imagine what it must have been like when the Comanche rode their horses to the tops of those hills, looking down on the valleys.

Just a few minutes past the dam on the left is the entry to Chalk Ridge Falls Park and at eight o’clock in the morning, there weren’t many people there.

The sun was cresting over the treetops an except for the whirring sound of traffic in the distance that disappeared once inside the trail, the only sounds heard were the cicadas, crickets and variety of birds singing their good-morning songs.

The trail begins immediately and as soon as you take your first step, you are in a jungle of trees, brush, grasses, and rocks.

The sounds of nature reach a symphony and as you walk along the trails, you sweep away the silky thread of a spider’s web that collects on your arms.

Earlier this year the park was closed to repair trails that suffered from erosion. The park reopened in May but there are still some trails that come to a dead end. Despite some of the still-closed trails, the hike is gentle as it leads to the suspension bridge that sways a bit as you walk over it, and on to the park’s jewel—the Chalk Ridge Falls.

Away from the falls there are trails that are a slightly off the beaten path and prove a little more challenging. There are inclines and declines, some of the trails are separated by erosion so a long step over might be re-

An overhead view of Chalk Ridge Falls, above, and a glimpse of wildlife, below, adds to the lure of Chalk Ridge Falls Park.

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quired. The recent summer rainfall made the paths a little slippery so it’s best to wear sturdy hiking shoes when visiting the park.

What was a bit disappointing was the amount of trash visible along the trails. Cigarette butts, beer cans, energy drink cans, assorted cups and papers were strewn haplessly by visitors. If you go, be sure to leave nothing behind and take only memories of your day trip. Chalk Ridge Falls Park is a close-in gift for the community and deserves respect by all who visit it. The park is located at 5600 FM 1670, Belton. Pack a picnic or take a side trip to close by Belton or Salado for casual shopping and lunch at one of their cafes.

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ADVERTISERS INDEX Adorn Refined Living & Decor..........14

Lucky Bebe.......................................... 56

Bell County Public Health..................41

Marvina’s Optical Boutique............... 45

Bell County Museum............................ 9

MaxFlight.............................................. 5

Bello Photography............................... 25 Best Wishes Gifts................................ 22

Metroplex Hospital............................... 3

Big Daddy Backdoor BBQ.................. 50

Montessori Schools of Central Texas.................................. 53

Blind & Shutter Gallery......................17

My Giving Tree................................... 45

Bob Mills Furniture.............................. 2

Painting with a Twist.......................... 50

Callie’s..................................................17 Cameron Park Zoological................... 64 Cappolino,Dodd,Krebs ..................... 52

Paperdoodles....................................... 45 Peleton Ridge Country Club...............18

Clem Mikeska’s Pit Bar B Q................17

Pop Abilities Gourmet Popcorn & Candies............................ 59

Crotty Funeral Home......................... 22

Precious Memories.............................. 55

Dairy Queen........................................41

Precious Memories................................ 7

Dunn Real Estate................................ 26 Dead Fish Grill....................................27

ReMax/Temple-Belton....................... 59 Rockin’ R Retreat Center................... 43

Dental Images......................................21 Sara Lara............................................. 38 Dermatology Associates...................... 23 Diva Chick’s Boutique........................ 45 Doctors Express...................................14 Edward Jones/Howell..........................27

Scott’s Lawn Care Central Texas........ 50 Shoe Box............................................. 45 Shoe Box............................................. 45

Ellis Air Systems.................................. 20

Smile At The World Orthodontics.....11

Elmcroft of Cottonwood.................... 44

Solar Centex........................................41

English Maids......................................27

Sonic Drive-In....................................... 7

Estacia’s............................................... 44

Texas Bariatric Specialists................... 44

Extraco Temple/Local........................ 68 Fat Charlie’s........................................ 55 Gabrielle’s Dynamics Plus.................. 12

Texas Grill BBQ & Crab Shack........... 4 Texas State Optical............................... 7 Titan Total Training........................... 43

Grout Works of Central Texas........... 44 Topstone............................................... 9 Hallmark Service Company.................. 9 Killeen Power Sports............................67 Lastovica Jewelers................................ 56

Union State Bank................................17 Visiting Angels.................................... 26

Law Offices of Richard N. Jeffrey........51

Westside Baptist Church.....................41

Little Helpers Learning Academy....... 22

Zooty’s................................................. 45

Lochridge Priest Inc.............................27

Zooty’s................................................. 45

The Advertisers Index is published for reader convenience. Every effort is made to list information correctly. The publisher is not responsible for errors or omissions.

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