THECITY Magazine El Paso • September 2013

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FASHION · HEALTH · TRAVEL September, 2013

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Shelley Mozelle shelley@thecitymagazineelp.com

business and EVENT COORDINATOR Josh Sanchez josh@thecitymagazineelp.com Cover:

copy editor

Rose Diaz (Wilhelmina Bazaar)

Kim North kim@thecitymagazineelp.com

Wearing a GuyRex gown courtesy of Michelle Rios Catucci (worn in the 1999 Miss USA competition) GOWNS DESIGNED by:

EDITORIAL DESIGN Ernie Sanchez Creative

web producer/Staff writer Daniel Bell daniel@thecitymagazineelp.com

GuyRex

aDVERTISING EXECUTIVES

PHOTOGRAPHY by:

Jacqueline Ramsey jackie@thecitymagazineelp.com

Dav Anmed

Lisa Carrejo lisa@thecitymagazineelp.com

SET STYLIST: Ladonna Apodaca

Christian Uribe christian@thecitymagazineelp.com

HAIR STYLIST: Rosa Morales of Quartermane Salon

Monica Baker monica@thecitymagazineelp.com

MAKEUP by:

ASSOCIATE FASHION STYLIST

Claudia Castillo

Cassie Jean Johnson

Special thanks to Charlotte’s Furniture

SET DESIGN

for providing the chaise lounge.

Ladonna Apodaca

EDITORIAL CONTRIBUTORS Felipa Solis, Jannet Bustillos, Grace Neuhaus, John del Rosario, Michelle Cromer, Adrian Vaquera, Patrick Martínez, Adair Margo, Cassie Jean Johnson, Daniel Bell, Meagan Kinley, Josh Sanchez, Michael Graham, Bob Nitzburg, Vic Poulos, Amanda North, Ryan Heape, Maggie Asfahani Hajj, Brittany Sawrey, Luis Miranda, Jr., Cristina Chavez, Candace Vasquez, Soffia Wardy, Joann Wardy.

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PHOTOGRAPHY David Anmed, Mario Arizpe, Robert Corral, Luis Miranda, Jr., Christian Chapman

CREATIVE SUPPORT Theresa Guerra, Ibrahim Sánchez

IntErns Meagan Kinley, Luis Miranda, Jr., Ryan Heape

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contents

18 The City

In and Out

Fall For Something Different By: Josh Sanchez

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Fashion

Beauty

Fall Beauty Trend: Warming up Autumn By: Cassie Jean Johnson

Men’s Grooming

Mother Nature Defines Fall

His Prerogative The Best New Products For Men

The Colors of The Season

By: Adrian Vaquera

By: Daniel Bell

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The City Features

Guy Rex

Two Kings of the Beauty Queens By: Daniel Bell and

Maggie Asfahani Hajj

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Profiles

Local Boutiques By: The City

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The City

Made in El Paso The Denim Days By: John Del Rosario

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Where Are They Now?

Martinez Sisters Take Manhattan

Local Artist

66 Spotlight

Watch the Throne

Local Sisters Make it Big in the Fashion World

Astrology

Zodiac Fashion By: Grace the Psychic Lady

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Love and Romance

Dress to Impress in the Dating Game

By: Jannet Bustillos

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Rocketbuster Custom Handmade Boots By: Candace Vasquez

Hidden Gems

The Red Door Vintage

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Fashion Oldies but Goodies

By: Ryan Heape

By: Michael C. Graham

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The City

Health and Fitness

Sweaty Couture?

Fashion for Fitness

By: Patrick L. Martinez

Transforming Mind, Body and Soul A Journey to Create Hope

By: Luis Miranda, Jr.

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The City

By: Meagan Kinley

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Parenting

When do you let your children dress themselves?

By: Maggie Asfahani Hajj

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The City

Knot your Ordinary Necktie

Man’s Guide to the Perfect Knot for the Right Occasion

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By: Michael C. Graham

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The City

WHen Fashion Imitates Art

he By: T

Designs Inspired

by Tom Lea

Cit

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By: Adair Margo

92 Etiquette

The Proper Fashion to Pay Your Respects By: Joann Wardy

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A Culinary Exploration Through Ireland By: Amanda North

By: Michelle Cromer

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Oh, Honey!

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Place Through Taste

Merging Spirituality and Fashion

Food

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Travel

Spirituality

September is Honey Month

Wine

By: Soffia Wardy

By: Vic Poulos

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The City

Classical Music Climbs to New Heights By: Felipa Solis

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EL PASO Zoo

Go Wild!

Wine Rarities

Fresh Food at the Zoo By: Brittany Sawrey

Entertainment

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A Summer Wrap-Up

The City

Super Hero to Supernatural

El Paso in Their Living Room FX’s New Show The Bridge

By: Felipa Solis

By: Ryan Heape

142 Sports

Jameill Showers The New Big Man on Campus By: Bob Nitzburg

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146 Investment

Rising Interest Rates and Your Portfolio By: Bobby Blanco

149 Medical

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The City

The Mesa Street Event A Night With Matt Booth By: Cristina Chavez

No More Sweat By: Dr. Lyle D. Weeks, M.D.

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Editor in Chief “The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman is seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.”

–Audrey Hepburn

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ou may have heard me say it once

As we delved into her life, we were surprised

or twice, but The City Magazine is

to learn that fashion runs in the family. Her

NOT a fashion magazine! However,

sister, Veronica Martinez, is a Communication

this month we are taking a page out of the

Associate for the infamous fashion icon

high-gloss, high fashion Vogue magazine and

Carolina Herrera. After reading the article

releasing our very first September Fashion

“Martinez Sisters Take Manhattan” there

issue. In New York, the September issue

is no doubt that these sisters have and

marks the height of the fashion industry

continue to lead an extraordinary life in the

providing New York ‘somebodies’ with the

fashion world whilst showing New York their

in style trends, it also serves as a precursor

homegrown fashion finesse.

to the highly anticipated New York Fashion Week. Now it’s time for El Paso to shine in all

We all have that one pair of jeans that stands

its fashion glory and in this issue you will see

out from the rest. The denim fade is just the

a plethora of fashion trends, legends and tips

way we like, they fit like new every time we

to get you runway ready.

wear them and regardless of how old they are they still get the most compliments. It wasn’t

Gracing our cover this month is not only the

too long ago that El Paso was manufacturing

stunning Rose Diaz, the new face of this years

favorite jeans for consumers all over the

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, but also some

nation. “El Paso’s History: The Denim Days”

celebrities, shall I say, cut from a different

recounts the once upon a time booming

cloth. The beautiful gowns worn by our cover

denim industry that overtook El Paso. You’ll be

model and displayed have been talked about,

surprised to learn what labels were produced

revered and even filmed on national TV. They

here in the Sun City and to what extent this

are the work of pageant legends Richard Guy

industry influenced our hometown.

Letter to the Editor: “Dear Shelley, Just wanted to let you know that the article on Coach Kugler in The City Magazine was a

and Rex Holt, known as GuyRex to those closest to them. With over four decades of

Whether you check out this year’s fall color

big hit with Mr. Dillards. I received a call from

pageant experience these gentlemen know

trends or learn the difference between a

the Store Manager stating that Mr. Dillards

what makes a beauty queen shine in the

four-in-hand and an Eldridge knot, we hope

was in town and saw the magazine and was

spotlight of the Miss USA competition. We

to captivate you on one of our pages soon.

very excited about Coach Kugler’s wardrobe coming from Dillard’s.”

are honored to have a team that has lead six Miss Texas beauties to gain a Miss USA title!

Our audience matters to us, so we proudly vow to continue delivering the content and

One of my favorite magazines to read, other

quality you expect and desire. After all, we

than our own, is W. So when I heard about

love our city and our neighbors too.

-UTEP Athletics Associate

Karla Martinez de Salas, the Fashion, Market and Accessories Director for W magazine, I knew that we had to learn more about her.

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7) JOHN DEL ROSARIO 8) JANNET BUSTILLOS 9) Adair Margo 10) PATRICK L. MARTINEZ 11) Robert Corral 12) Cassie Jean Johnson

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THIS FALL LOVE THE CLOTHES YOU LIVE IN.

FALL FOR SOMETHING DIFFERENT.

WORK AND PLAY, LOOK YOUR BEST.

TRANSITION TO COLDER WEATHER, FASHIONABLY.

| By: Josh sanchez |

WHO DOESN’T LOVE THE FALL?

in and OUT

for HER

IN: BLACK TUXEDO JACKET A classy staple that can never really go “out” of style, this sophisticated black blazer is back for a breezy fall. An easy option to throw over nearly any top you wear, and compliments virtually any ensemble, try an unconventional approach if you dare. Wear your tuxedo jacket over a casual jean and tee. Wear it to work over a business top and pencil skirt of a different color. Pair it with a dress that might be too revealing to wear alone. Want to be bold? Pull off a highbuttoned tuxedo jacket with nothing under, as your plunging neckline top will be sure to get attention.

OUT: SHAWLS Knitwear is a very popular go-to style come fall.

Sweaters, cardigans, scarves and more; leave one behind this autumn, the shawl. Sure it’s easy to grab and toss over your shoulders, it just seems to naturally wrap around your body like a python.

Although comfort is important, blankets, snuggies, and shawls are for home, whilst on a couch enjoying a cup of hot chocolate. Don’t think it’s a great cover up for imperfections, think of something tailored as giving you the right shape, while tossing a knit wrapper around you gives you the wrong shape, boxy.

IN: HEAVY GOTHIC ACESSORIES Don’t be scared or frightened to try something outside of your comfort zone. Accessories inspired by darker gothic style are a trend that is big this fall. Although a gothic head-to-toe look is not for the masses, jewelry inspired by dark Victorian age, are creeping out of the shadows into the limelight.

Pair dark and heavy stackable jewelry either on a wrist or on your neck but limit it to just one body part. Try it with a simple ensemble, something monochromatic, that

In & Out: Denim

you feel comfortable in. Stay away from black leather, lace, and latex, and you

IN

OUT

Dark Wash Jeans

Light/Destroyed Jeans

Denim Pencil Skirt

Long Denim Skirt

Denim Shirt with a Chino

Denim Top and Bottom

Denim Jacket

Denim Cut-Off Shorts

sleeve sweaters, sleek accessories can get lost, especially when they

Slim and Skinnies

Loose and Baggy

are easy to lose. With layered looks in clothing, pay attention to how you

A Cuff

Ill-Fit Length

can pull off an edgy look that is trendy and stylish this fall.

OUT: SLENDER PIECES Sweet and demure, a simple classy look is great for Sunday brunch.

Limit the slender chain necklace with the heart pendant you got for Valentine’s Day to just Sunday brunch for fall. Fall is the time for long-

accessorize your look, make sure it pays off and does not get lost.

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for HER

IN: DARKER SHADES OF BLUE

OUT: LIGHT SUMMER COLORS

Teal, aqua, blue-green, navy, indigo, royal blue; all shades of blue

With the change in weather comes a change in color scheme. Yellows,

that are in this fall. Flat or jewel toned, satin, silk, or cotton, invest

pastels, corral, baby blue, and vibrant reds are to be left behind with

in a dress, a blouse, or a skirt that will be sure to get you beaucoup

this September’s change in season. Light colors are for spring and

compliments at the next office party or cocktail event you attend. Be

summer, so put the short sleeves, sleeve-less, tube tops, and shorts

bold in a pair of skinny deep blue trousers for work. Pair these shades with

away. Looking to indulge in some new pieces this fall? Stick to darker,

black, white, grey or mix and match shades for a perfect look for fall.

deep colors to mix/match with some pieces you already have.

for HIM

IN: THE QUILTED VEST

IN: BOOTS

The vest, a ubiquitous

Of course there are many styles of boots out

staple that should be in most men’s closets,

there, stick to classic and rugged styles this fall.

you don’t buy many, but when you do they are

These calve cover-ups are a cool weather staple.

a go-to style piece. This fall, look into investing

Leather or suede (always go for faux) are

in a classic, yet modern and stylish quilted

classic materials, browns

vest. The quilted vest is a warmer version

and black are safe, yet

of any normal vest, perfect for the colder

timeless. Look for details

weather. It is ideal over a long sleeve

in lacing, zippers, and metal

tee for a casual look, or a great

accents. Make positive boots are the perfect size for you; be sure

patterned or solid woven, button

and try on a pair before you commit as over-sized boots look like

down shirt. Get a solid vest in

clown shoes. And lastly… cowboy boots; we should all own a pair,

a simple color, which you can

but try something new and venture out of the El Paso southwest

mix and match with different

comfort-zone.

colored and patterned tops you already own.

OUT: SLIP ON SNEAKERS The change in temperature from warm weather to cool always calls

OUT: TRACK JACKETS

for us to put away a whole slew of flip-flops, sandals, and more. The

Track jackets had their comeback a few years

comfortable summertime, no sock needed, slip-on sneaker has to get

ago, and have lingered around every back-to-school season ever

put away too. Do not think it is okay to wear these with socks and

since, but they are seeing a downward slope in the style charts. An

jeans during the fall or winter.

easy casual go-to item, the track jacket that has lived for decades, made popular by musicians back in the 80s, is slowly going to jacket heaven.

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IN AND OUT

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for HIM

IN: HORIZONTAL STRIPES

OUT: CAMOFLAUGE The occasional camouflage article

Limited to tops, stripes can be a great pattern for

of clothing men wear can work

men who wish to make themselves look broader. A

here and there, but most of the

clever horizontal striped pattern with thicker stripes

time, can look wrong. It’s hard to

on the chest and shoulders or an accent colored stripe

pull off a camo pant or top, so this

over the chest can create the illusion of a strong back/

fall, leave the camo behind, and

chest, which can help a man seem more fit. Looking

stick to cool, hip patterns. A pattern

more masculine or stronger is always a good thing.

synonymous

Horizontal stripes can also make you look wider

fishing, hunting, and yes, the military

where you don’t want it too, so be careful the kind of

of course, should be left for those

horizontal striped pattern you choose.

activities and the people who do them.

with

sports

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season! For nail color the hottest color this coming fall is the

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graphite manicure. Different hues of grey are not only edgy, but also

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For a warm glow, the newest trend is gel blush. You get instant color on the apples of your cheeks with just a quick dab of your fingertips that will last throughout your busy day. These blush gels come

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in three different pigments that range from fair, to medium and dark skin tones.

Why wear one shade of eye shadow, when three shades look just as good? Have fun with pops of color this fall and change it up with mixing and matching different bright eye shadow shades with your outfit.

These various shades of eye shadow are perfect for a girl’s night out on the town!

For quickly approaching chilly fall weather, you can’t forget the moisturizer! Origins GinZing energy-boosting moisturizer, is packed with caffeine and other natural ingredients to help with unwanted sleepy eyes and to keep your face feeling fresh and wide awake all day and night.

Lastly, we can’t forget about the hair! Hair holds scent way better than skin, so why not let your hair smell amazing as well? There is a huge trend rising for hair fragrance, and so many wonderful scents to choose from! For a light fresh lily scent, Chanel No. 5 Hair Mist is perfect for you. If you want a stronger more potent scent try J’adore hair mist which is infused with berries, roses, apricot and oranges for an incredible lasting scent. For a more feminine, natural light and airy scent, try Balmain Paris Silk Perfume that is infused with lemon verbena.

These fun makeup looks and trends will have you looking classy and sexy this fall!

Quick Trick!

For dull greasy hair, try dry shampoo to quickly absorb excess oils and clean without water with a light matte finish. By far the best is Not Your Mother’s Clean Freak refreshing dry shampoo, which can be purchased at most convenient stores.

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Mother Nature Defines Fall | By: Daniel Bell |

Samba As

Mykonos Blue

the

cooler

months approach, the time to pull out

the boxes of sweaters and long sleeves is around the corner. However, you can forget

Turbulence

that blue cardigan of yours and trade it in

The

for something much more fashionable and

Park lends us the dark

current in an Emerald green. That’s right

vivid

folks, this fall greens dominate the fashionista

dazzling orange Koi that

pallet! Pantone, the worlds leading authority

covers the 60-foot trees

on color for the design industry, has released

throughout the park in the fall months. The

its report for Fall 2013 Colors, and this year

more rare Vivacious, a muted fuchsia, and

we are turning to mother nature for some

Acai, a deep violet, can be found sporadically

beautiful inspiration.

throughout the 843 acres of the metropolitan

expansive red

Central

Samba

and

Emerald

oasis. A Mykonos Blue, reminiscent of the Along with the majestic Emerald are two

scenic waves that surround the Grecian

nature-derived greens such as Linden Green

island Mykonos, adds a vibrant yet relaxed

emulating the early transition of fall

feel to this years fall colors.

leaves, and Deep Lichen Green akin

Vivacious

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Acai

Koi

to the damp moss that fills the forest

Whether you soften your fall look with a

floor. Expect to see the glamorous

Deep Lichen Green knit or liven it up with a

brown Carafe, and the smooth-cool

Mykonos Blue pashmina, give some credit

gray Turbulence, step in as the luxury

to mother nature for providing us with this

alternatives to the traditional black.

year’s fall colors.

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HIS

PREROGAT | By: Adrian Vaquera |

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GROOMING

September, 2013

“Style can change your look, certainly, but it can also change your life.”

Stacy London

Lip: Matte for Men Lip Balm Made from ingredients like cocoa butter, beeswax, shea butter and vitamin E, Matte for Men’s lip balm helps protect your trap, no matter the size. The naturally based formula protects with SPF 15 without the glossy shine normally associated (and feared) with chap sticks. The lip balm comes in either Hydrating Citrus or Intense Mint, allowing men across the globe to snarl, frown and pout with the flavor of their choice. ($7; www.matteformen.com)

Recommended for: those men whose lips are a threat to public safety. Simply said, kissing should not be a punishment, penance, nor should it result in a personal injury, so pucker up!

Facial Mask: Kyoku Lava Masque A purifying facial mask treatment rich in volcanic minerals, Kyoku’s Lava Masque is the perfect pre-shave addition that will help you unclog pores, free ingrown hairs and tone your skin with continued use. Made up of volcanic mud and Tahitian black sand, Lava Masque will buff your facial impurities away resulting in a clearer and smoother looking complexion. ($22.50; www.kyokuformen.com)

Recommended for: men who want to get dirty before they can get

TIVE...

clean, all by incorporating a little bit of mud in their grooming routine.

Eye Care: EvolutionMan Revitalizing Eye Gel They say that eyes are the windows to a person’s soul. If that’s the case, are your windows in need of some remodeling? EvolutionMan’s Revitalizing Eye Gel is formulated to tackle puffiness, dark circles, and fine lines, keeping you looking alert, young and well rested.

Specifically, the Glycolic Acid and Salicylic Acid help revitalize the skin with anti-inflammatory properties, while the antioxidants diminish fine lines and dark circles that are usually the dead giveaways to a man’s age. ($30.00; www.evolution-man. com)

Recommended for: the men who want and need a well-rested and youthful looking appearance without the invasiveness of an eye lift surgery. Also recommended for the men who are tired of being asked, “Are you tired?” The answer to that is, and has always been, yes. www.thecitymagazineelp.com

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GROOMING

Body: Molton Re-Charge Black Pepper Body Wash

Scent: Versace Eros Versace’s first men’s fragrance released in five years specifically marketed

Winner of Best Body Care Product in Men’s Health

Grooming

Awards,

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this

black

to men, the highly anticipated cologne does not disappoint. Named after the Greek god of love and the son of goddess Aphrodite, Eros is a flirtatious

peppercorn infused body wash is not only

melody of mint, green apple and Italian lemon that dance

an effective cleanser rich in antioxidants,

above on the base notes of vanilla and cedar. The unique

but also an energizing experience in itself.

scent greets you with a refreshing and reenergizing

With key ingredients that include bergamot,

zest, and then hypnotizes you with its musk and

vetiver and black pepper oil, the Re-Charge

woodsy transformation. Eros is meant to ignite the most

body wash will give any man an aromatic

forbidden of passions, unlocking your

and rousing start to their day.

darkest desires. After all, what can you

($30; www.moltonbrown.com)

expect from a cologne named after the Greek god who embodies sexual power?

Recommended for: men who view their

($62 - $108; www.dillards.com)

shower as more than a process to get ready for work. Transform your day by starting it

Recommended for: those men who,

off on the right foot, or end your night on the

like the iconic Medusa that has come to

right note with a body wash whose main

represent the brand, want to stop everyone

ingredient is a traditional aphrodisiac.

dead in their tracks. Be careful though, too much of the cologne and you will have them stop dead for a different reason.

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all fashion in El Paso is unlike most cities’, a change in weather from hot to cool, usually comes later in the year for the Sun City. The first day of autumn is typically just another warm day. We hesitate to bring out our cold-weather wardrobe until later in the autumn months. Dresses are still

in comfortable swing along with thinner comfortable fabrics. The “Looks” from our local boutiques show an array of styles that are “hot” this fall.

Find a one of a kind color-blocked dress with exquisite back detail, such as the Mignon dress from Nono’s. Step out in a bold and colorful graphic pant, like the Clover Canyon pant from Tres Mariposas, and don’t forget to style it with beaucoup Armenta jewelry, exclusively at Tres. Ella Blu has cute cocktail length dresses, perfect for a night out, whether you want to sparkle or look like royalty. Trend Society can provide you with the perfect black and white ensemble, head to toe. And check out the new kid on the block, Fetch Clothing, for breezy, casual, pretty daytime pieces such as the floor length strapless maxi in a beautiful print.

Celebrating fashion in El Paso, this September issue, touches on many aspects of the fashion industry; from pageant gowns, like the beautiful GuyRex creations on the cover-model Rose Diaz (Wilhelmina Bazaar), the official face of MBFW, to the “Looks” to follow from our local boutiques. “The Look” features clothing from Ella Blu, Nono’s, Tres Mariposas, Trend Society, and the new boutique in town, Fetch Clothing. Be sure and find out more on these boutiques in our special section of “Local Boutique Profiles”.

Special thanks to Wilhelmina Bazaar Model Management and Rose Diaz for collaborating with The City Magazine in this project. Thank you to the private residence for allowing us to use their home and providing some of the chairs for “The Look”. Thank you also to Charlotte’s Furniture for providing the chaise lounge and some of the chairs for the cover and “The Look”. And lastly a special thank you to Ella Blu for allowing us to borrow form mannequins to use as props.

Model: ROSE DIAZ (Wilhelmina Bazaar),

The Face of Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week of El Paso 2013 Photographer: DAV ANMED

Creative Director: JOSH SANCHEZ

Associate Fashion Stylist: CASSIE JEAN JOHNSON

Set Stylist: LADONNA APODACA

Hair: ROSA MORALES of Quartermane Salon Make Up: CLAUDIA CASTILLO

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Cindy Karam

I Trendy Society

I wanted to create a boutique where I would love to shop at and tell my friends about.

6127 N. Mesa Suite E El Paso, TX 79912 (915) 842-8830 Facebook: Trend Society @Trendsociety

Cindy Karam opened Trend Society in 2007

“First of all, I believe in local. I love El Paso

all ages can wear and enjoy. With a relaxing

and has since provided the city of El Paso

and have made it my mission to do my part to

and comfortable atmosphere, the store

with a one-of-a-kind boutique offering style

add something special to this great city. I am

also offers private shopping parties, fashion

for the fashion lover who is looking for

an everyday woman that is a fashion lover

consulting, as well as private shopping

something different.

and I enjoy shopping all the latest trends. I

experiences. And the best part? The store is

wanted to shop somewhere in El Paso that

actually affordable.

Karam got her start with a Bachelors in

was unique and different, yet affordable,”

Communications and Border Studies from

said Karam.

“Simply put ...We bring the latest in clothing and accessories to El Paso without taking

the University of Texas at El Paso. When she graduated, she made it her mission to give

Trend Society is a fast growing shopping

advantage of our customers accounts. We

back to the El Paso community. Karam has

staple of the city. This boutique has a

pride ourselves in making everyone feel

a long history in the retail business and she

variety of beautiful clothes and accessories

welcomed at our store,” said Karam.

knows what it takes to run a successful store.

showcasing the latest trends that women of

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Jeannie Stringfield I Fetch Clothing At Fetch we are inspired by all things beautiful, delicate and vintage.

Jeannie Stringfield is one California native who is determined to create unique fashion and infuse California Style with Texas Flare.

With a Bachelor’s of Science in retail and consumer science and a minor in business administration from the University of Arizona, she also has eight years in retail experience doing everything from store office work to working as a Visual Merchandising and Training Coordinator and more.

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unique appeal she was looking for. When no store was found, Stringfield decided to follow her heart and boldly opened her own business.

“Fetch Clothing is vintage modern meets shabby chic. All the decorations in the store are up-cycled, recycled or repurposed from vintage items or have been remade. The clothing mix in the store is comfy meets casual, with lots of cute dresses and affordable prices. We also have an online store,” said Stringfield.

On top of trendy styles that won’t break the bank, Fetch also offers weekly deals on oneof-a-kind pieces sent from their top-selling design partners in L.A. These pieces are limited in sizing and color and are designer brands found in major department stores.

The best part of the sample selection is that all the items are wholesale priced.

For Stringfield, Fetch Clothing is not just a job, it’s her passion. Fetch offers El Pasoans a place to find exclusive pieces you simply can’t get anywhere else in the city.

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Ella Blu Ella Blu strives to surpass customer expectations by working toward ensuring

a smooth shopping experience and minimizing hassles and stress.

5410 N Mesa St El Paso, TX 79912 (915) 881-9999 www.ellablubridal.com www.ellabluboutique.com

Known around El Paso and the outlying areas as a boutique which diversely offers a comprehensive blend of contemporary day wear, stunning offerings from premier designers, evening wear and a grand bridal selection, Ella Blu has made a name for itself as the go-to boutique for fashion-forward girls, pageant contestants and brides-to-be.

just a customer, you’re part of our family. Ella Blu sets the standard in hospitality, service, brand quality, and above all, being engaged, respectively, to the lifestyle demands and needs of our customers. We not only know what our customers love to wear, we also know their children, siblings, parents, which creates personable and lasting relationships.”

expectations of a customer who was going to read a Psalm at her brother’s wedding ceremony in Florence, Italy. She needed a dress within 48 hours - plus alterations and hem repair. She complimented our staff for being ‘Miracle Workers’ and saving her from what would have been a 6-month excursion searching for the perfect dress.”

With a centered focus on customer service, Ella Blu strives to surpass customer expectations by working toward ensuring “a smooth shopping experience and minimizing hassles and stress”. “At Ella Blu, you’re not

A more recent testament to Ella Blu’s superior customer service experience came in the form of glowing reviews from a customer who benefitted from the Ella Blu experience. “Recently, we had to meet the

“We’d like to remind all our existing customers, and new customers through your publication, that September is the month to begin your pre-holiday gift shopping at Ella Blu with complimentary gift wrap.”

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Nan Napier

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Tres Mariposas

We pride ourselves on being a values-driven, community-oriented luxury retailer.

Nan Napier was a 24 year old C.P.A. when she moved back to El Paso from Dallas. Her father-in-law, who jointly owned the tiny store, asked her if she wanted to take over and run the store.

“We are the only store in El Paso that carries a wide array of top designers comparable to great stores in larger cosmopolitan areas. But we are even better, because we are located in the best city in the world,” says Napier.

He told me, “If you make money you can have the money. If you lose money you have to pay me back. I was too young and naive to know better, so I went for it,” recalled Napier.

Under Napier’s leadership Tres Mariposas has significantly expanded and is still growing.

Recently, the store installed a world-class fine jewelry boutique and is bringing in new designers like Jason Wu to offer the women of El Paso even more elevated selections of fashion.

Today Tres Mariposas offers designer fashion, accessories and fine jewelry.

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5857 North Mesa El Paso, Texas 79912 (915) 584-4444 tresmariposas.com On top of selling great clothes, Napier has a passion for developing her employees and making her business a world-class operation.

“We practice open-book management, have a generous give-back bonus program, and educate, educate, educate our staff. I thrive on the ideals of constant improvement, learning, and challenges,” says Napier.

“You can buy clothes anywhere, but at Tres Mariposas you can establish true personal style because of the fine lines we carry, the taste level we represent and the consultants who will guide you,” said Napier.

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Missy & Ninette (NoNo) Altus I

Nono’s Fashions

Our merchandise is always on top of trend.

NoNo’s Fashions 5857 N. Mesa St. El Paso, Texas 79912 (915) 584-2081

In 1961 Ninette (NoNo) Altus, a native El Pasoan and a graduate of the University of Southern California, wanted to create a place where she could use her artistic talent to enrich the city of El Paso; and from this idea Nono’s Fashions was born. Starting as a children’s boutique, the store has grown and expanded it’s depth to carry styles for all ages and has even moved from it’s original site at Coronado Shopping Center to the Century Plaza Shopping Center. Nono’s has also made another addition, Ninette’s daughter Missy Altus. In 1996 Missy bought into the business and became her mother’s partner.

company of exclusive lines such as Elizabeth and James, Haute Hippie, M-Missoni, James Jeans, Mother Jeans, Robert Rodriguez, Badgely Mishka, and LM-Monique Lhuillier.

“My mother has always been a huge inspiration to me. She’s always had an incredible sense of style and loveliness. The love of fashion is something you are born with—my mother and I both have it,” said Missy.

Today Nono’s offers unique, high-end clothing made from beautiful fabrics that are sure to give your wardrobe unexpected style.

Their eveningwear is spectacular and the sportswear is updated and modern. Any age will be able to find something amazing for that special occasion. The store is also in the

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“We want our customers to feel confident, uplifted and updated. We are old school. Our store is generational; our customers who started shopping here in the 60’s have grown with us and are now bringing their children and grandchildren who sometimes walk in and say, ‘this cannot be an older store. Their looks are fresh, new … very chic’.”

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The Look

A Fall Story T

he modern El Paso woman loves to look her best. From clothing to accessories, shopping is a favorite hobby. Shopping our local boutiques makes for a perfect weekend afternoon, with a wide

variety of options; most boutiques offer something for everybody.

Young, or younger, you will find a stand out piece to incorporate to your current autumn wardrobe. An adorable bolero with metallic coin detailing to layer can really set an outfit to a head-turning status. Sunglasses and jewelry can accent the basic wardrobe staples you already possess and top everything off with the perfect clutch, detailed for the art loving eye. When it comes to make-up focus a little more on your eyes, take the time to find those perfect shades that compliment

Model: LAURA BOLING HOLLOWAY

Photographer: DAV ANMED

Creative Director: JOSH SANCHEZ

Associate Fashion Stylist: CASSIE JEAN

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you the most. This fall, start a story, one that will make people want to read, note, and learn.

Special thanks to the private residence for allowing The City Magazine team to use their home and the beautiful surrounding scenery for this “Look� story.

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agnificent. Fabulous. Fantastically

paths five decades ago at a local Arthur Murray

can only be described as an extraordinary

unique. These are just a few phrases

dance studio. “He was an analyst and I was

life, the partners formed GuyRex in 1963

that attempt to describe legends

a teacher,” Guy said, “We knew everything

and began designing parade floats for the

Richard Guy and Rex Holt, the renowned

about music and dance; we were dance

annual Sun Bowl Thanksgiving Day parade.

pageantry duo better known as Guy Rex.

instructors and choreographers.” Making

Their lack of formal training, inconspicuous

For over three decades, the power couple

their first stop in their rabbit trail, which

to even the most expert eye, allowed them

has guided numerous women

to create grand works

to follow their dreams and to

of art as opposed to

be the best that they could

decorated cars. “They

be in life whilst performing in

were

local, state and national beauty

that were comparable

making

competitions. Their talent in

to

the

Rose

floats Bowl,”

this one-of-a-kind trade has

remembers

been validated time and time

Chapman, a close friend the

couple

Christian

again as they have garnered

of

six Miss USA winners from

personal

and

a

Texas, including El Paso’s

“There was once a float

photographer.

very own Laura Martinez

that was ‘Caesar’s Palace’.

Herring in 1985.

They had gladiators, horses and chariots. Everyone was in

dressed in attire that would

Panama to Puerto Rican

have been the height of

Richard

Guy,

born

parents, and Rex Holt

Roman glory. They brought

originally from Tucumcari,

glamour to the parade and it

New Mexico, first crossed

was fabulous.”

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September, 2013 The switch from floats to the feminine form was organic, a natural extension of the pair’s interest and passions for glamour and charisma. Guy remembers receiving advice from Sam Young, Sr. an influential banker from El Paso. “Young said, ‘Beautiful girls and class will always be in style. Never give it up. Go back home and design something’,” he said. GuyRex began to organize the Miss El Paso Pageant, which quickly took off and became one of the city’s foremost social events. “We just played with it,” Holt said.

“We came up with a format; Guy wanted cocktails, so the guests came in an hour before the event and enjoyed drinks. Then we opened the ballroom doors for dinner and as we started serving dessert, the pageant started.” Guests would eagerly anticipate the show, circling the date in their calendars and planning what to wear months ahead of time. Their New Year’s Eve party would become one of the greatest nights of El Paso entertainment. With Belly Dancers performing and Miss El Paso counting down to the New Year, Holt says, “People would move in for the night and stay at the Marriott.

Rex Holt

Teresita Gonzalez (Corral) and Richard Guy Fantasy Wedding Gown by GuyRex

“We came up with a format; Guy wanted cocktails, so the guests came in an hour before the event and enjoyed drinks. Then we opened the ballroom doors for dinner and as we started serving dessert, the pageant started.”

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September, 2013 It was exciting, it was fun and people still talk about it to this day. It was the biggest and greatest party.”

The powerhouse pageant professionals took their success to the next level after acquiring the Texas franchise of the Miss America pageant in 1971. However, due to creative differences they decided to leave after about four years. Shortly thereafter, they became involved in the rival Miss USA pageant allowing them more creative freedom.

Regardless of the political frustrations of the pageant circuit, GuyRex remained true to the one part of pageantry that mattered most… the girls. “They had so much imagination, so much talent, and everything simply got better. The wonderful thing that has never changed about them is that the girls were always first. These girls knew this from the very beginning.” Chapman remembers.

Carol Abraham, a 1973 contestant of Miss America, recounts what it was like working with GuyRex. “It was life changing for me.

They are remarkable and not just in their ability to guide girls but also in their business.” The runner up and Miss Congeniality of Miss America continues on saying, “Every girl they brought on, they allowed them to be themselves. Everyone was different and they really nurtured everyone’s individuality.”

Michelle Rios Catucci, Miss USA 1999 runner up, agreed that Rex and Holt’s strength lies in their acceptance of women for who they are.

“They don’t try to mold you into something,” she said. “They try to make you the best possible version of you that you can be. So whatever you’re made of, whatever you look like, they just enhance it. They are not in the business of making you look like someone or something else.”

That enhancement did not come about without effort. Catucci, a native El Pasoan, sought out GuyRex after winning Miss New Mexico to help her prepare for Miss USA. Shortly after she would also learn

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“They had so much imagination, so much talent, and everything simply got better. The wonderful thing that has never changed about them is that the girls were always first. These girls knew this from the very beginning.”

Rex Holt, Michelle Rios Catucci, and Richard Guy

Richard Guy and Emily Kane, 2013 Miss Earth Western U.S. how excruciating and intense their methods could be. “The month before I went to Miss USA I was working out twice a day,” Catucci said. “They have you on a very strict diet. My Miss USA dress didn’t have a zipper. It was a stretchy dress, but I had to figure out how to get into it.” Already heavily involved in the coaching of the girls, GuyRex took their specialty one step further by designing and constructing their contestants gowns. Like their early work in parade floats, GuyRex gowns became pieces of art requested by contestants across the nation. As the true beauty lies in the faces and hearts of the contestants, the GuyRex gowns were sculpted to accentuate the girls themselves.

Creativity, dedication, and a respect and admiration of the girls they coached catapulted the duo and their protégées to the top of a very competitive world. Through it all, according to those who know Guy and Holt best, the men have not only remained true to the ideals that helped them succeed, but have always conducted themselves with style, grace, generosity and kindness.

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El Paso’s History The Denim Days

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n 1881, the introduction of railroads to

“I was making a lot of money in sales,

Action West made jeans under its own

El Paso made it a boomtown that due

but

bigger

label and was also contracted to sew jeans

to lawlessness led the city to be known

challenge,” Shapiro said. “It was a matter

for other companies and sold to big-name

as the “Six Shooter Capital.” About 100

of challenge, fun and opportunity that put

retailers like Macy’s, Dillard’s, K-Mart, Sears,

years later, it would become a boomtown

me into manufacturing.”

Gap and Old Navy with showrooms in New

manufacturing

was

the

York, Los Angeles, Dallas and Las Vegas.

due to something else entirely: blue jeans.

Producing as many as two million pairs of

Shapiro

them a week, El Paso was the blue jeans

who also started in sales then became a

Shapiro recalls being friends with fellow

capital of the world.

manufacturer of coats made of exotic furs,

manufacturer, Willie Farah, owner of Farah

thus following in his footstep when he went

Manufacturing, who Shapiro actually didn’t

Some of the biggest names in denim were

into manufacturing. “I liked his lifestyle and

compete with being that Action West was

Sun City sewn: Levi’s, Guess, Gap, Calvin

I liked the people he dealt with,” he said.

into women’s clothing and Farah, at the time,

Klein, Banana Republic, JouJou, Jordache

“They were more interesting than most

was primarily a men’s brand. “We were

and Wrangler.

people. So as a kid, I liked what I saw that

friends and tennis players,” Shapiro said.

my father did.”

“He had a couple of jets and we would travel

grew

up

watching

his

father

At its height in 1993, it was a billion dollar

around socially.”

industry employing around 21,000 people

He and his partner Leon Majors opened up

in the city.

American Stretch in 1969 making polyester,

Farah Manufacturing, later Farah, Incorporated,

nylon and acrylic pull-on stretch pants for

didn’t get its start making jeans. Lebanese

But due to competitive foreign competition

women in his first factory on 1712 Texas

immigrant Mansour Farah (Willie’s father)

and

Avenue.

was a hay and dry goods merchant in Canada

the

North

American

Free

Trade

before moving to El Paso. After studying

Agreement, the industry has left behind nothing but old, abandoned or since-

His entrance into jean manufacturing came at

men’s shirt design at Croonborg Sartorial

repurposed factory buildings, more than a

the expense of one of his former employees.

Academy in New York, he returned to the

pocketful of memories and a few successful

“One of my former salesmen went into

Sun City and set up his clothing operation

business people within the city limits.

making jeans and he went bankrupt in a year

in October 1920 in a small 1,250-square-

and I bought out his inventory under the

foot space on San Francisco Street. His first

One of those people is Don Shapiro, former

label Action West,” he said.

CEO of Action West. Originally from New

The year was 1974.

York City, Shapiro was a born entrepreneur.

After studying business and accounting

product was a Chambray shirt.

“We were at the

Farah got into making jeans in the 1930s

threshold of the

when he found that he was in direct

at New York University, he went into

jean explosion

competition

with

the

federal

garment sales in 1955.

that became

government

when

US

prisons

a billion dollar

started using convict labor to make

industry.”

work shirts. So, he refitted his plant

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September, 2013 In fact, James Viola, founder of another big name in El

benefitted

from

jean

making. “First, you had all

manufacturing,

the laundries,” Catucci

Viola Sportswear, began his

said. “Then you had all

career working in Farah’s

the supply companies.

mailroom before moving

Then you had all the

Paso

jean

to produce blue denim work pants producing

up to being Farah’s Senior Vice-President.

zipper, rivet and button companies coming

60 to 80 pairs daily.

Viola Sportswear made the once-in-style

to town. You had all the printing companies

Sasson Jeans.

printing all the tags and embellishments for jeans. Then you had all the marketing

In 1950, half of its production was being sold to big names like JC Penney, Montgomery

In 1993, Catucci owned Apparel Finishers

companies

Ward and Sears. In 1970, there were

Company and Contract Embroidery; the

advertising. Then you had all the insurance

five manufacturing plants in the city. Two

former was an embroidery and cut-and-sew

companies that had people selling insurance

years later, they were the world’s largest

operation that had contracts with the likes

for

manufacturer of men and boys’ slacks, turning

of Tommy Hilfiger and Calvin Klein and the

insurance. Then you had all these doctors

out 30 million pairs a year. At its peak, it was

latter specialized in embroidery handling up

who were involved with the companies

the second-largest employer in the city and

to a total of 500,000 pieces a month from the

supplying workers with medical care.”

the largest private employer. Its employment

likes of Wrangler, Polo, Lee and Guess.

workers

helping

them

compensation

with

and

their

liability

Once the home to 17 industrial laundries that

reach was so great that, according to local businessman Alfrank Catucci, practically

It is important to remember that jean

washed every pair of jeans, Texas Monthly

everyone in the manufacturing business in

manufacturing didn’t just affect those in

Magazine also called El Paso the “laundry

El Paso got his or her start working at Farah.

sewing them in the factories. Like Catucci’s

capital of the world”. It gave many people

embroidery

work, including Cesar Viramontes who after

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17 years in the laundry business repairing and maintaining equipment, started washing jeans in the 1970s. He washed for Levi’s, Viola Sportswear and Sun Apparel.

Considering the other businesses associated with jean making, it would be a stretch, but you could probably even throw in litigation with one particularly remarkable stunt by Sun Apparel’s CEO Eric Rothfeld. In 1988, Rothfeld, along with Miles Rubin, also owned Greater Texas Finishing, which held the U.S. patent for acid wash. They won millions in court claiming dues of a reported $100 million in back royalties in 1990.

As

for

other

big

names

in

jean

manufacturing in the city, it is noteworthy that Levi Strauss (based out of San Francisco) opened its first plant here in 1966, grew to nine plants and was even the city’s third-largest employer in 1993 with 4,000 employed. Wrangler (based in North Carolina) made El Paso the flagship of its western wear division.

But, like the trends in jean styles, the industry faded. Some were forced to adapt and others were forced to be bought out and pursue other ventures.

Since then, the only resurgence of the jean business in El Paso has been in style.

Today, Farah still remains highly fashionable in the United Kingdom where it continues to have most of its success. For the company’s 90th birthday in 2010, it released the ‘1920’ collection; an entire premium line based off of vintage Farah clothing designs (shirts, jeans and outerwear) from the ‘20s through the ‘60s.

Their attention to detail was so meticulous that the labels in each piece were replications of labels of their day, right down to where they claim to be made: El Paso, Texas.

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Donned by men who tipped their hats at women and whose drive and purpose was to wrestle up, wrangle and rope through dusty unpaved streets, in an era when shooting a man for stealing your horse was not only an acceptable act, but one which was universally understood and perhaps even applauded, western cowboy boots have endured a long and dusty road, ruggedly paved in tradition, character and folklore.

These dusty pairs of scale, skin and hide were made to weather heat and storm and fit securely into stirrups; their no frills function was accessorized by no more than the shiny spurs which jingled in their wake. Needless to say, boots are not only iconic pieces of footwear but have also been invariably timeless, too. And although there may have been a undeniable shift in the parallels of function, as horsepower has become more important than the number of horses one owns, the boot business and the necessity for boots remains unwaveringly sound.

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nspiring tourists to journey and intriguing

flea market finds, such as a vintage pinball

artists and writers in their depictions, it

machine and a rubber alien donning mini

may have been forgotten by some that

cowboy boots encased within an incubator,

El Paso’s dusty streets of yesteryear were

to name a few. Rocketbuster is clearly quite

famously trod upon by the boots of some of

a few steps above ordinary.

the Old West’s most talked about gunslingers

Owned by the charismatic and lively Nevena

such as John Wesley Hardin and Billy the Kid.

Christi, who previously worked as the Design

It is understandable and quite fitting that El

Director for Nicole Miller designs in New York

Paso has been dubbed “The Boot Making

City, Rocketbuster seeks out and encourages

Capital of the United States” and is home

the unconventional all the while harmoniously

to some of the most skilled artists and boot

embracing the art of classic boot making.

companies in the industry, quite namely the

“Our customers seek us out to create a one-

world-renowned Rocketbuster handmade

of-a-kind piece of wearable art,” explains

Custom Boots.

Christi. “They find us through research or our website and whether it’s a boot designed hand-worked

for the purposes of walking the runway in

detail and brilliant custom design work,

New York or a fully rendered Chinese dragon,

Rocketbuster is situated in a building with

every job brings new challenges.”

Known

for

their

intricate

a quiet exterior in the Union Plaza district.

However, the exterior is quite singularly the

Acknowledging that there is a great deal

only thing quiet about Rocketbuster. Housed

of genius in the absurd and eccentric and

within the brick-facaded building, once

that those who are creative should not

inhabited by trappers in the early 1900’s,

merely be subdued and confined to a quiet

is not only a mere boot making shop, but

cubicle, Christi has cultivated a working

an entirely eclectic world inhabited by a

environment which encourages loud music,

primarily young and heterogeneous group of

often accompanied by the vociferous and

skilled boot makers of varying backgrounds.

occasionally off-key singing voices of her

An

solely

youthful staff of 8, and monthly water gun

distinguished by its visually stunning display

wars. “We’ve learned that using the fountain

of custom boots, true pieces of brilliant art

outside has been the best strategy to quickly

in their own right, but by quirky and fun

refill,” Christi quietly shares.

aesthetic

playground,

not

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Rocketbuster Boots that

exceptionally designed pair of boots. “The

work so tirelessly to

people who wear our boots are definitely not

create them.

boring,” asserts Christi. “At Rocketbuster,

blend

of

staff

we still do every step by hand in the oldest “Our boots are made

tradition of classic boot making, but I hope

from only the finest

when it comes to design and patterns that

materials, which are

we’ve raised the bar.”

becoming increasingly more difficult to find

Rocketbuster Boots have assuredly made a

nowadays,”

name for themselves as a go-to in today’s

Christi.

explains However

boot making industry.

And whether they

given the exceptional

are worn in the oil fields of Odessa or on

quality

comes

the Tonight Show stage, as was the case

along with a pair of

when Julia Roberts wore hers, it can be

Rocketbuster

boots,

said that each pair is an ornate piece of art.

And while there is a healthy amount of play

also comes an exceptional client base.

And with such a myriad of beautiful designs

that is supported, it can also be said that

Customers who include Tom Cruise, Taylor

displayed, it piqued my curiosity as I opted

there is also a great deal of blood, sweat

Swift, Keith Urban, Ethan Hawke and Willie

to ask Nevena which of her designs over the

and tears that go into the making of each

Nelson, to name only a handful, are in good

course of these past 16 years had been her

individually custom designed boot (which

company alongside prison guards, business

favorite.

take an average of 4 months to produce).

people and oil tycoons who all come to

unquestionably responded, “The pair that

It can definitely be said that Rocketbuster

Rocketbuster with one thing in common:

I’ve just finished is always my favorite.”

Boots are as interesting and unique as the

their quest for a very personalized and

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Without missing a beat, Nevena

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C

Where are they now?

oco Chanel, the groundbreaking and

international model management firm, as

Piamita with a friend, and the results have

incomparable icon of fashion, once

well as Harper’s Bazaar, one of the world’s

been more than impressive. Described as

famously remarked that “Fashion is

leading fashion magazines, first published

loungewear for the woman looking for pieces

not something that exists in dresses only.

in 1867. After completing her internships

that are both flattering and comfortable,

Fashion is in the sky, in the street; fashion

in France, she moved to New York and

while still looking sophisticated and polished,

has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is

began a career that has been incredibly

the line has already been seen on such A-list

happening.” What is happening in the world

successful and diverse. She chose to remain

celebrities as Scarlett Johansson.

of fashion in New York today is two young

with the publication side of the industry,

pieces from the collections have been

women with roots right here in El Paso are

and began a several year run of gaining

featured in publications such as Vogue,

leaving their mark and introducing the island

invaluable experience and insight at some

Conde Nast Traveler, Town and Country and

of Manhattan to the charms of the Sun City,

of the industry’s leaders. She worked for

InStyle. The line is carried at Barney’s and

and even persuading New Yorkers to lend a

Mademoiselle, Elle and Vogue magazines,

other luxury retailers.

helping hand to our sister city’s plights.

before leaving to spend some time at the

Various

New York Times Magazine, the lauded and Though it may not be what one first thinks of

; t e e r t s e h t n i , y k s e h t n i s i n o i h s a F . y l n o s e s s ” e . r g d n i n i n e s p t s p i a x h e s t i a t h a t h g w n i , h e t v i e l m e o s w “Fashion is not n has to do with ideas, the way fashio

when thinking of El Paso, fashion and style

Veronica’s journey from El Paso to New York’s world of fashion was a very different one, but has provided her with amazing

diverse publication that is a supplement to

beginnings to her career as well.

the Sunday edition of the Times. In 2010

graduated from Coronado High School, she

Having

was certainly at the forefront of the minds

she left the Times magazine to accept her

journeyed to Fordham University in Long

of Karla Martinez de Salas and her sister

current position as the Fashion, Market

Island, New York, where she earned her

Veronica growing up, and they have kept

and Accessories Director for W Magazine.

Bachelor’s Business Administration, with

that early interest and passion throughout

In this role, she is responsible for striking

a concentration in Finance.

their lives. Though they have traveled very

the right balance in the magazine’s fashion

educational pursuits had kept her focused

different paths, they have both managed

pieces, ensuring that there is an effective

on the business side of things, and even

to channel that interest and passion into

mix of the right pieces representing each

an initial interest in medicine, her heart was

successful and growing careers, in perhaps

trend or segment. As the fashionista in my

always pulling her towards fashion.

one of the most infamously demanding

home, I was admittedly a little jealous at the

an initial internship with the HL Group, a

industries in the world.

possibilities that role would provide as she

public relations and marketing firm that is

and I discussed what her role entails. Suffice

one of the dominant players in the fashion

Karla graduated from Loretto Academy,

to say, she is exposed to the constantly

industry, she had found her calling. She had

before moving on to the University of Arizona,

evolving and leading edges of design on a

several other valuable internships during

where she earned her Bachelor’s degree

regular basis.

school, including time at Vogue and in the

Although her

After

buying office at Bergdorf Goodman, among

in Marketing. Shortly after graduation, she embarked on a year in Paris, learning the ins

Karla’s pursuits do not end with simply

others. She began working at Cartier after

and outs of different areas of the fashion

selecting pieces produced by other designers,

graduation, as a press intern, where she was

industry. During that time she interned for

as she is a designer in her own right as well.

exposed to the media side of the industry

both IMG Models, the world’s top ranked

In 2011, she launched the loungewear line

first hand. That experience helped her land

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at her current position, where she

Juarez, Mexico, through their work with

is a Communications Associate

Project Paz, a New York based non-profit

with fashion icon and industry

that is committed to promoting peace in

heavyweight Carolina Herrera. She

Juarez, Mexico. As Veronica tells it, Karla

is given perhaps a more personal

is who developed the idea of creating an

look into the world of fashion as

organization to raise money and awareness

one of her duties is to manage

for their home community, particularly the

Mrs. Herrera’s “chic and fabulous”

victims of the seemingly endless violence

day.

She handles the interview

in Juarez. They have been able to build a

schedule, appearances, and also

wonderful foundation for the group, within

deals with events and functions at

the fashion and media industries in New

the New York offices or boutiques,

York, as well as other networks. They raise

as well as the demanding and

money through various events, such as their

unique world of the runway shows.

upcoming Project Art cocktail party and silent

In this position she not only has

auction October 21st in NYC. Karla currently

a very intimate look at the day to

sits on the board of the organization, but

day life of one of fashion’s most

both sisters are incredibly active in ensuring

influential and perennial designers,

the success of the project.

but

So far, they

Herrera’s

have raised over $400,000 that has been

family is continuing to grow and

subsequently donated to local organizations

expand the company’s influence.

in Juarez that assist underprivileged children

In addition to the philanthropic efforts noted

in developmental areas, and work towards

below, Veronica has also recently become

promoting and achieving peace in our

involved with the organization Every Mother

wonderful sister city.

also

how

Mrs.

Counts, a global charity founded by model Christy Turlington Burns that hopes to make childbirth safe for all women, worldwide, by ensuring a base level of knowledge and care are available to all. She will be running the New York City Marathon in November to

They may currently live in New York, but the Martinez sisters are living proof that the values and roots our community provides so many people, can help spread the Sun City’s rays of warmth and hope all over the world.

raise money for that organization.

Together,

Karla

and

Veronica

are

also

focusing their energies on bring awareness of the recent plight of our sister city

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Siguiendo los Pasos de Jesus

September, 2013

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Before SPJ intervention

Siguiendo los Pasos de Jesus ––––––––––––––––––––––––– Annual Fundraiser

After SPJ intervention

Dinner Ticket $65 Saturday, 10/26/13 7-11 pm EP Country Club (915) 449-5883

Theme – “Football” Wear your favorite football team’s colors or jersey

www.spjinc.org Building Homes: SPJ builds new homes to replace pallet and cardboard homes, and adds furnishings to the homes as donations are received. New SPJ homes are often furnished with twin/toddler beds and bunk beds made

by SPJ volunteers. All kitchens are finished with kitchen cabinets, cooking utensils and daily needs. Each home comes with a water storage tank, propane stove, wood burning stove, a couch, and a kitchen table with chairs.

Each home has an indoor bathroom with a toilet, a drain for a sink and one for a shower.

Without running water in the area, PVC piping and gravity flow coupled with a bucket of water assist in drainage to a septic system in the backyard. The average cost per home is $5600. SPJ homes are built by men who live in the colonias and building materials, other than electric, are made in the area. Building up the community is as important as the home.

Keeping Children in School: SPJ makes sure that each child can attend school, by paying school registration fees, and purchasing backpacks, school supplies, and uniforms. SPJ www.thecitymagazineelp.com

volunteers drive the children to and from school each day in a donated van. Going to school is fun for our children! It builds self-esteem.

Every child is a gift, which has to be nourished heart, mind and body. They need to be given every opportunity, and realize that there are opportunities. We pray to see the generational poverty in the colonias end with this generation.

Presently, several of our colonia students are in college, and one has graduated! SPJ is paying the tuition and fees at the college level, which is an even greater expense than K-12 education.

Helping Provide Basic Medical and Dental Care: SPJ assists with health issues as it is able. It is in the process of creating a medical and dental clinic, however, it lacks supplies and volunteer medical professionals. In the past, SPJ volunteer medical professionals have visited the colonias to provide care.

Humanitarian passes have also been obtained, for children with more extensive problems who need to be seen in the United States through pro bono care.

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Helping Provide Food, Clothing and Basic Supplies: SPJ helps families even after they move into their new homes. Once the home is built, families are educated on sanitation and food handling. Additional assistance can come in the form of food, diapers, cleaning supplies, clothing, etc.

SPJ makes a personal commitment to each family and prays for them each day. It is a wonderful experience to work with people who show us the way to true happiness through their unending faith in our Lord’s plan.

Please help SPJ work to help these good hardworking people. Together we make a huge difference in their lives!

We welcome new volunteers, especially medical professionals and those willing to raise funds and/or travel to Juarez!

www.SPJinc.org 6408 Calle Placido, El Paso, TX6579912 (915) 449-5883

artist spotlight

September, 2013

Watch the Throne C

intia Aguirre and Denise Hernandez

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put on the air of conquering heroes.

I meet them at Eloise two days after

they dazzled with their fall collection showcase at El Paso Designs on August 10th. They have the look of people who have recently caught up on tens of hours of lost sleep, and their bags are packed for a quick getaway to Ruidoso to recharge as school and countless projects loom around the corner. But the glow of satisfaction in their faces doesn’t conceal their relentless ambition to continue creating wild and fantastic things. These two are giving millennials a good name. These women are still hungry.

Immediately, Hernandez seems genuinely affable and quietly self-assured. She met Aguirre in the (criminally underrated) UTEP Theater program, graduated with her BFA in Costume Design, and is now pursuing her interest in fashion. She takes off for San Antonio in a matter of weeks, a place she’s considering a stepping-stone for Dallas, New York, perhaps even Japan. Anywhere with a challenge she can surpass.

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artist spotlight Aguirre-accomplished makeup artist, professional

Sushi Place and she got us into the event on

hairdresser, and theatre costume designer in

Saturday. From there we decided to get into it

the same program Hernandez got her degree

and come up with a fall collection.

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in--is a busy woman. When she started ThimbleShop with Hernandez this summer,

RH: So I saw something in your ThimbleShop

she treated it as a brief foray into the fashion

booth that had like X-men prints...?

world, a pleasurable experiment to add to her list of aesthetically interesting creations.

CA: Yeah, the apron! What we wanted to do

She manages to cut hair, go to school full

was to use stuff that was not so common, so

time, costume design a production of Arabian

like an apron for the modern girl. Aprons are

Nights, and hustle her and Denise’s wares at

kind of a ‘50s, girl-stuck-in-the-kitchen thing, so

the Downtown Artist and Farmer’s Market

we made some with Marvel characters all over

simultaneously

it and mustache patterns and things like that.

and

expertly.

Her

close-

cropped hair predates Miley’s and Beyonce’s pixie cuts, and to my eye, she wears it better

RH: What kind of stuff did you guys have on

than both.

display Saturday night?

Our conversation went over an hour--find it

DH: We started with things inspired by the

below and moderately abridged--and touched

‘20s--we’re theater majors so we like old-

on their time designing costumes and makeup

fashioned things that can be used again. We

for UTEP Theater (which, again, is just vastly

both are into this sailor-inspired aesthetic so

slept on), their short-lived ThimbleShop project,

we based a lot of our color palette on that and

and their plans to continue being awesome.

a lot of shapes from old silhouettes and then just tried to make it look new, like something

Ryan Heape: I didn’t go to El Paso Designs

you could wear.

on Saturday [August 10th]. Did you guys win?

RH: Did you get to see any of the other showcases?

Cintia D. Aguirre: It was more of a design showcase than a contest. It’s a lot of fun:

CA: Ugh, no. It sucks, we were so busy

People come out, buyers show up and make

because we also did all the makeup and hair

deals, that sort of thing. We’ve been doing

for our models, so our day started very early

the Downtown Farmer’s market for a little

and we never stopped.

over two months now. We had been working on it and that’s when Grace Cain approached

DH: One of the models was my cousin and

us with the opportunity to put our stuff in the

another one was our friend from theater. For

Designs Show. Denise actually did something

our male models, it was all Cintia’s friends--for

for it last year and had a lot of fun so we didn’t

the tattoos, mostly. [laughs]

hesitate saying yes.

CA: Like I said, we like the sailor thing.

RH: You two met at UTEP, correct? How did ThimbleShop get started?

RH: So what now? What are your immediate plans?

Denise Hernandez: Yeah, we met at the costume shop.

DH: Well I’ve already graduated: I’m leaving for San Antonio at the end of August and Cintia

CA: It was for the farmer’s market. We started

will be back in school, so ThimbleShop will

with jewelry and then we were just going to

probably end there. And she’ll continue with

do that and then one day I ran into Grace at the

costume design and I’m going to go off and

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DH: I was born here and then I lived in Juarez until I was eight years old. And yes, after a little

CA: Yeah, I wanna say this was kind of a

while in San Antonio, I’ll be looking at Dallas or

summer project. Part of it was so that I could

Houston next. I’m getting married next year so

try the fashion aspect of design. I like it, it’s

it depends on where my fiancé gets a job. That

challenging. But I think I found my niche in

could be in Japan. My dream is to eventually

theater. I like designing clothing; I guess I didn’t

have my own clothing line or my own boutique.

like the commercial side of it? And with theater, I feel I can have more creative freedom. I can

RH: Would you open that boutique in El Paso?

make someone look a certain way, make them wear something crazy that they don’t have to

DH: Absolutely.

worry about wearing out in public. Like, I can make someone wear a plastic bag [laughs].

CA: I want to come back, sure. I really do. I

Maybe in the future though, who knows?

have an idea that whoever goes out and does something great has to bring that back here.

RH: What’s the next production at UTEP?

I had a lot of friends move out to New York, Austin, and LA who came back when the

CA: The next thing I’ll be working on is Arabian

recession hit. So I think that was actually a

Nights. That’s going to be put on in the spring,

good thing for El Paso. It’s kind of why you see

and that’ll be my capstone for my BFA--so,

stuff like the fashion show on Saturday; it’s

pretty big deal.

why you see places like Eloise, even.

RH: And how many people are you working

RH: Do you get to go to events like that with

with?

your schedule?

CA: Theater has kept us very busy. When

CA: Oh, I’m costumes. It’s me.

you’re involved in a production you kind of live there and don’t leave until it’s done.

RH: Scary.

RH: What’s been the favorite production you DH: It’s always scary at the beginning. Though

guys have been a part of?

we’ve been doing this for a while now so we know how it works.

CA: For me it’s one Denise and I did together, Pachuco Zoot, which was a dance show. It

RH: Where are you both from? Where do you

was all about the ‘40s in El Paso and I just love

want to end up?

that period and I’m very intense about El Paso culture and Mexican culture. It was telling the

CA: Here. Well, the border. I went to school in

whole story about how Texas and Mexican and

Juarez up to high school and once I was done

West Coast cultures mixed together. We did

with beauty school I moved here to El Paso.

over 140 outfits for that one. It was all very

I guess after this I want to go to grad school.

colorful and big and we played for a full house

Maybe San Marcos, maybe San Angelo, maybe

every night.

Austin. Depends on my husband, too. If I get

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lucky, maybe I’ll work for a theater company.

DH: That was actually my first time doing

I’m still on the fence about a lot of this. I’ve

costumes for a big production and I had to do

been doing makeup and hair for so long. I go to

so much, it was a lot of volume. It was fun, but

school full time, I T.A. at the costume shop and

it was crazy. For a while, we’d be up working

I cut hair part time so I’m used to doing a lot of

until 4 a.m. and have to wake up at 7 to go

things at once.

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September, 2013 piece called We Are, which was kind of about Occupy Wall Street but with bug costumes. So when I sat down with the choreographer she said, “Well I want bugs, I want bug protesters, I want them all to look different from each other but still cohesive as a group.” I really had to get creative. [laughs] I ended up using lime green to tie them all together visually but they were all caterpillars and beetles and different shapes.

But I loved that one because if you had taken that piece and put it in Cirque de Soleil it would fit because it was so abstract and just weird.

RH: How much research goes into the costumes and makeup?

CA: Two of our directors are very politically conscious: A lot of times we have to take a lot of care in what we do in that respect. One of the plays we did was set in the middle east amid all the conflict that goes on and one of the goals the play had was to show that the characters are all, in fact, humans. The way people often see Juarez or Mexico in general, that’s one of the things we tried to relate about how we see Muslims. I had to be careful with what these characters wore and how I was going to do their makeup. Same with the actors who had to study different accents so they could get it right.

RH: So, wow, how have I not heard about UTEP’s theater by now?

DH: [both laugh] No one knows.

RH: Do you feel like you could put this program against bigger schools in the country?

DH: Oh, definitely. Our teachers are so professional, they teach us how to do things the correct way. And the amount of time undergrads get to interact and learn from graduate students helps so much.

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September, 2013 We’ve been to competitions--we took our Dracula to a regional competition and so many people, undergrads included, got awards. Our lighting design got an award, I won an award for makeup, our stage manager won an award and a fellowship in Washington DC. We’re such a small team and everyone works so closely with each other. It’s so fun.

DH: Everyone is best friends with each other, teachers included.

CA: The teachers were at my wedding! Ross Fleming, one of our professors, actually came and saw our stuff at the Fashion Show--he was there at the bar afterwards giving us constructive criticism on our showcase. We have professors that are known across the world. We have a really, really good program here. And with Denise going into fashion even, I think she’s well equipped for it.

RH: You’ve both mentioned an affinity for fashion history and vintage style. So, if you will, what time and place would you travel back to just based on clothing?

DH: Like would we have to live there, or just dress...?

RH: Uhh...oh well I guess just to dress. I don’t want you to come back from your time machine trip and say, “Well I looked great, but like, I couldn’t vote.”

CA: [laughs] Mine would be the ‘20s, or maybe the ‘50s! But yeah then you have to consider politics and how women were treated. The 1920s, though. So much evolution.

DH: I really like the late ‘40s actually, once the war was over. But I also love the 1850s--those corsets and huge dresses. I don’t know how they even-CA: Yeah, the Victorian era is nice, but the hygiene was horrible.

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HIDDEN GEMS

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September, 2013 envisions differently and so she will tailor and restructure it to be shorter, tighter, or a brand new creation. She also does screen printing of her own drawings or photography on vintage shirts. According to Peña in bigger cities it’s disrespectful to many to cut up vintage clothing, because it’s a high quality product, but to her it’s more of an expression of her creative side. The dresses and shirts have done very well amongst young women looking for that unique garment and men looking for that edgy shirt. Peña also sells her own jewelry that she assembles using different broken vintage pieces of jewelry.

Along with clay and other items she creates

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a completely new and unique jewelry piece.

o matter how old clothing gets, it

initially the main form of advertisement Peña

Peña’s daughter, Maya Celeste Salgado

seems like the styles that were

had when she first opened, followed by

is only nine years old and has definitely

popular years ago always seem to

promotions in the store and on social media.

inherited her mother’s creative side because

come back. To find these once popular vintage

Peña also would stay open till 3 a.m. for the

she is now creating her own jewelry pieces

styles, a fashion forward individual will go

late night shoppers that would attend the

for the vintage store. Peña says although she

through great lengths to find that perfect

building’s monthly party called La Parada.

doesn’t feature a lot of local designer’s work

garment, searching through thrift shops,

The party is thrown every first Friday of the

in the store, she has enough merchandise of

boutiques, and vintage shops. A vintage shop

month and has grown very popular amongst

her own to fill the shop. Nonetheless, she

is a collection of items and clothing that have

El Pasoans.

has been known to give a spot in the store for that special designer or artist she feels is

been produced twenty years ago or longer.

a great fit.

Each piece of clothing represents the era of

Today the shop has moved to a prominent

which it was manufactured. A vintage shop

new location and is on the corner of two

however is not to be confused with a thrift

main El Paso streets, Mesa and Montana.

With El Paso vastly growing The Red

shop; the main difference with the two is

Peña has continued to push her vintage

Door Vintage has been able to capture

that a vintage shop has quality clothing that

shop through promotions, discount sales and

the attention of El Pasoans young and old.

has either been found by the shop owner or

placing booths in local music festivals. Peña’s

Peña has been able to overcome obstacles

given to them by a distributor that specializes

biggest clients come from out of town where

and build a repeating customer base. From

in antique clothing not donated by the public.

she ships clothing to her customers. Peña

sunglasses, vinyl records, to a handbag made

has also worked in the film industry styling

out of seeds, this one-of-a-kind boutique has

Leticia Peña (34) a mother of two and a

actresses on various films like Michelle

something in store for everyone.

resident in El Paso first took an interest into

Monaghan, who Peña still keeps in touch

vintage clothing when she was just in high

with and sends clothing to. The store has

school. Peña says she remembers going to

also seen celebrities such as the “Yeah Yeah

one of the few vintage shops in El Paso at

Yeahs,” an indie rock band that visited the

the time called Vintage Mode. After high

shop when they were performing in El Paso.

school, Peña noticed that there weren’t a lot of vintage shops in El Paso so she decided to

The Red Door Vintage sees a very large

open her own called The Red Door Vintage.

demographic of clients from high school students to older men and women. Peña’s

The Red Door Vintage first opened its doors

shop also has it’s own creative twist on

in the San Carlos building on Texas Street

fashion

February of 2011. Word of mouth was

clothing”. She might get a dress that she

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Peña’s

“modern

vintage

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Transforming Mind, Body and Soul Elizabeth Mary Bailey’s Journey to Create Hope

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n a world overflowing with heartache and

By getting help, she began to heal and come

preparing them to re-enter the workplace.

broken dreams, there are few people who

to terms with her difficult past. Through

This will manifest itself in conferences and

are willing to stand up for those who have

the pain, she has worked hard to obtain a

interviews with businesswomen from the

lost themselves to the drowning currents of life. Elizabeth Mary Bailey is one brave woman who is moving mountains for the battered, broken and lost women of El Paso.

With the opening of her new Embracing Me Boutique in central El Paso, she is also creating the Embracing Me Restoration Center with the goal of giving women who have been abused, battered or homeless a resource to recovery.

Bailey herself has a history with brokenness.

“I’ve been there. Without a home, without money…

through

abuse,”

said

Bailey.

Growing up in Boston, Massachusetts

“Women, we’ve got to get to a place where we accept our past and embrace where we are right now. Until we do that, we can’t see where we’re going.”

she was a victim of sexual, physical and physiological abuse. She moved to Atlanta, Georgia and married a man in hopes of

college degree and is currently working on

El Paso area as well as other women who

creating a better future for her and her

her Master’s in Community Counseling. Her

have overcome their own difficult pasts.

son. For a time the couple lived happily and

one mission and goal is to now show other

The center will house a computer lab for

even had another boy, but over the years

woman that you can rise from the ashes of

the women to build resumes and other

the relationship eventually turned to abuse.

even the most horrific situation.

career documents and will also offer-donated clothes to the women to help them prepare

With the dissolution of their marriage, her ex-husband left Bailey and her two boys

“Women, we’ve got to get to a place where

for job interviews. Bailey also has a Mary Kay

homeless. Having nowhere to go and no job,

we accept our past and embrace where we

Cosmetics specialist who has jumped on

Bailey and the boys turned to an abandoned

are right now. Until we do that, we can’t see

board to personally teach the women how to

house and their last 20 dollars worth of food

where we’re going,” said Bailey.

apply makeup and do their hair so that they will not only feel beautiful, but also confident,

stamps.

The Embracing Me Boutique is scheduled

inside and out.

Despite the desperate nature of their

to open before the end of the year. Bailey’s

situation, Bailey never lost hope and slowly

dream for Embracing Me is a specialty shop

Elizabeth Mary Bailey’s passion is helping

their luck began to turn around. Eager to

that offers one-of-a-kind and custom items to

women understand that just like a caterpillar,

provide for her boys, she turned to a friend

the women of El Paso. On top of fashionable

they can come out from their cold, dark past

who provided her with clothes and helped

day and eveningwear, the boutique will also

and emerge a butterfly.

her prepare for a job interview. Upon going

house a whole line of unique accessories.

in for the interview at Southern Company,

With nine vendors already on board, Bailey

“God gives me the energy I need to help

the leading utility company of many of the

is eager and excited for the grand opening.

others,” said Bailey.

She also made an appeal and begged the

The best part of the boutique isn’t the

By helping women to change their outward

judge in charge of their case to turn their

beautiful items found within, but the fact

conditions, she is really working on their

former home back over to her and the boys.

that a majority of the proceeds from the

hearts. Her mantra is “transforming mind,

Within a few weeks, the home was returned

store will go to Bailey’s mission, Embracing

body and soul” and hope is exactly what she

to Bailey and after a few months at work, she

Me Restoration Center. With the motto,

is bringing to the broken women of El Paso.

was even able to buy the family a car.

“Where Help becomes Hope,” the Center

Southern states, she was hired on the spot.

itself will focus of rehabilitating women by

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Zodiac

FASHION | By: by Grace the Psychic Lady | Aries – Like the color red. Wear the latest

a formal evening dress or tux for a black

fashions and don’t mind standing out in a

tie event. Ruled by their hands so bangle

crowd. Natural leaders you will also find them

bracelets and pretty rings are some of their

in power suits dressed impeccably. Aries is

cherished accessories.

ruled by the head so you can find them with stylish hats, scarves and barrettes. Look for

Cancer – Vintage and nostalgic clothing suits

the red tie or a bright colored bag or shirt.

the sentimental Cancer. Females enjoy pretty and soft colors from white to pastels and

Taurus – Love clothing that is comfortable

usually prefer silver and pearls for jewelry.

and seldom go for the latest fads. High

Men hold on to those old concert T-Shirts

quality on a budget. Discount designer stores

like a prized keepsake and hold on to favorite

are their passion. Neutral colors and earth

clothes until they wear them out.

tones are best because they are an earth sign. Taurus rules the neck and throat, so

Leo – Lions dream of large closets filled with

wear gold chains, necklaces, neck ties and

luxurious outfits that are or look expensive.

scarves.

Glittery, sequined shirts, satins and silks are staples in the wardrobe. Lions look for

Gemini – The duality of the twins favors

designer labels. Their favorite colors are red

all kinds of looks and styles. Enjoy and

and gold. Clothes that make them be noticed

love color and funky styles that are

and stand out. Jewelry, especially gold, is

youthful. Can go from wearing a worn

always a must-have.

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zodiac fashion

September, 2013 Virgo – Neat and polished and attention

enough with a sliver of lingerie showing to

to detail, even when they are wearing

entice you. Sexy high heels are a favorite and

something casual. Virgos are particular about

don’t forget dark sunglasses that add to the

their clothes. Dislike anything too flashy, too

mystery.

Aquarius –

tight or fashion fads. Virgo appreciates a good bargain and can spot a sale. Their color is

Sagittarius

–

blue. Usually, their clothing and accessories

comfortable

and

are matching.

sweatshirts, oversized T-shirts and jackets.

the latest fashion fads. They mix and

Love

clothing

sporty.

Faded

that

is

jeans,

Have their own sense of style. Aquarius are first to sport

Their look is fresh and casual. Purple is their

match everything and break all fashion

Libra – Libra is a romantic sign, sexy yet

color so the women love lilac, orchid and

rules. Aquarius likes to be different and

tasteful. Lace, floral and feminine clothing

periwinkle hues. Guys often wear jackets or

don’t mind being called quirky or unusual.

and lots of jewelry. For him tailored suits

sweat shirts advertising their favorite sports

They think whatever they wear is “cool” and

with pastel shirts and matching silk tie. Love

teams. They also love flannel shorts, hunting

a statement as to who they really are.

perfume and cologne and probably wear a

vests and leather jackets.

Pisces – Pisces rules the feet and therefore

signature scent. Dresses for fashion, never gaudy, have a true sense of style.

Capricorn – Takes clothing very serious. They

they adore shoes. The women look for

look for good quality clothing and often designer

romantic fashions; chiffons and shimmering

Scorpio – Are seductive and sexy and you

labels. Wear tailored clothing, suits and well-

materials. Many prefer to wear skirts and

never know what is underneath what they

fitted pieces. Colors are gray, brown, tans, and

dresses. Men like comfortable outfits rather

are wearing. Lacy bras and thongs for the

some blue. They enjoy attention getting outfits

than suits. Their color is greenish blue, sea

women and men may wear silk boxers

but not the flashy fashions. Would never go

foam green, and sea blue hues. They love

This sign loves anything black, royal blue

out in a pair of sweatpants unless they are

jewelry and adorning themselves with gold,

or burgundy. A silky blouse opened just

designer. Dislike rhinestones and glitz.

silver and precious gemstones.

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Dress to Impress in the

Dating Game 78

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The dating

life

can be rigorous at times,

not only should you know how to act, what to say, but even how t o d r e s s . I f yo u h av e a l r e a dy perfected the first two, but are not quite sure if you’re dressing the part, then keep reading.

Advice for women Know your body type

Make sure you know your body type in order to dress appropriately. You should be able to know what you can and cannot accentuate. Men only have a rectangular or cone shaped figure, while there are four different types of body shapes for women. (Ruler/banana, apple, pear, hourglass) 1. Ruler/Banana - Ruler shaped women are waif-like thin. No significant differences between the size of their hips, waist and shoulders. Weight is gained on their stomach and backsides whilst retaining slender arms and legs.

2. Apple - Apple shaped women are bigger on the top half of their bodies than the lower half. Slim hips and a large chest and stomach.

3. Pear - Pear shaped women have larger lower bodies and small upper bodies. Hips are slightly wider than the shoulders and weight is gained below the waist. Usually have small chests and flat stomachs.

4. Hourglass - Hourglass shaped women have well-proportioned upper and lower bodies with a narrow waist. They are inclined to gain weight all over the body in particular the hips and chest area.

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Advice for women Confidence I might sound like a broken record, but I can’t reiterate how important confidence is. Confidence and sex appeal go hand in hand. Men are more prone to be attracted to confident women no matter what they are wearing. So make sure next time you go out and you’re in hopes of catching the attention of a man, you are exuding some confidence.

Dress appropriate I have seen this a lot lately, women who dress like they are a lot younger. Smh (shaking my head) this is never a good look for anyone. Make sure you dress appropriately according to your age. I understand “you’re only as old as you feel,” and dressing like the young girls might make you feel younger. Keep in mind there is a limit as to how “young” you should dress. Wearing a mid-drift shirt and skimpy shorts at the age of 40 is a bust. Try wearing a cute maxi dress instead, these are always flattering and look sexy without over doing it.

Comfort We have heard it and said it before... “ Beauty is pain.” I’m sure we have all gone out wearing that super tight dress with those 5-inch heels; although we looked great, did we feel great? First of all we had to suck it in the whole night because we thought the Spanx weren’t doing their job, and our feet felt like they were on fire and about to fall off. Been there, felt that! The reality is although men are visual creatures they really don’t notice every detail of your outfits. But they will notice how uncomfortable you are, which is totally not flattering. The truth of the matter is women dress to impress other women. Men don’t know about brands nor do they care. They just want to know what the easiest way to get you out of the outfit is. Ha! Don’t underdress, but make sure you are still comfortable enough where you’re not solely focusing on how painful or uncomfortable your outfit is.

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Advice for men Hygiene This may seem like common sense, but I have to put it out there just in case.

You want to make sure you smell and look good for the ladies. This means taking a shower longer than 3 minutes. Grooming is also very important.

If clean cut is not your look then at least keep your beard nicely trimmed.

This might be TMI (too much information), but I have seen men with dirty elbows, which is a sign that they’re not scrubbing right. Eww!

Smell good This goes hand in hand with hygiene, but make sure you always smell good.

This doesn’t mean bathe in cologne, but just a simple spray does the job.

Also, make sure you always carry mints with you. I wouldn’t recommend gum. People sometimes get carried away while chewing gum and begin chewing like a cow.

Keep up Try to keep up with some of the latest trends, and keep an open mind. For example, the bow tie is in right now, if it isn’t your style you should give it a try anyway. You never know, maybe that could become a conversation piece. If your not sure on what the latest trends are, you can always check out our “In and Out” piece in The City Magazine for ideas.

Confidence Just like women, men also need to understand the importance of confidence.

Confidence makes you stand out.

Wrinkle free Make sure your clothes are clean, wrinkle free, and don’t have holes everywhere.

Remember women notice little things like this, and not using wrinkle release on your shirt could have caused you a date.

Have a variety of clothes You should always have a variety of clothing for different occasions. Owning a nice suit, nice pair of shoes, and some nice jeans is a great way to start. Getting your suit tailored is very important; you want it to fit perfectly. You should also stick to just solid shirts or a modest pattern. Do us all a favor and get rid of anything that screams DB like those Affliction or Ed Hardy shirts. Gag!

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SWEATY Couture?

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fashion for

FITNESS

Let me begin by stating that I am not a style expert. You will never see me as a guest host on What Not to Wear or Fashion Police. I don’t care what you wear as long as you feel comfortable wearing it. With that being said, I think some people would rather do without the comfort as long as they look good. That’s great if you’re going out to dinner or to a night club, but the gym is a different story. The gym is the sacred place of fitness.

Those who go there should have one purpose in mind…..to work out! If you’re there to gasconade your finest fitness panoply then cancel your gym membership and use that money for shopping.

Relax. I was only trying to get your attention. Now that I have it, we can focus on the subject at hand; workout attire. As I stated, wear what makes you feel comfortable. Unfortunately what makes you feel comfortable may make others uncomfortable. But we can cover that in a later article.

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is probably going to be uncomfortable so why add to your distress by worrying about how you look.

Myself, I’m an athletic short and t-shirt kind of guy. I wear what makes me feel comfortable and what allows me to have mobility with any exercise that I will be performing. I have yet to spend more than $20 for a t-shirt or shorts. I usually go straight to the “clearance” section when looking for new workout clothes. Why you ask? Because I’m going to be sweating in the darn things! Why would I break the bank on workout clothes that I will only be wearing for 60-90 minutes day? When it comes to evening attire, then I will break out the credit cards, but not for gym clothes.

But I digress. When choosing workout attire you can approach it two different ways. You can either buy clothing that will hide what you think your flaws are or you can buy clothing that will show off your flaws. Confused? Let me explain. In Arnold Schwarzenegger’s early years of body building, he struggled with adding size to his calves. He had a huge upper body and thighs, but his calves would not develop as quickly as the rest of his body. What did he do? He cut up all his pants up to the calf so that he could constantly see what his weakness was. He was using visualization to promote his progress.

Put the scissors down! I’m not telling you to tear up all of your clothes, I’m simply stating that maybe you should not be ashamed to show off what you have already committed to working on. After all, you’re already at the gym so you’ve already made a conscious decision to work on what www.thecitymagazineelp.com

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pants,

compression socks, running shoes, cross

training

shoes,

CrossFit

shoes, power lifting clothing…. the list goes on. If you attend a specialty gym like CrossFit, Zumba, or Yoga then see what everyone you think your weaknesses are. So

else is wearing. Most of the people

don’t worry about how you look at

that have been there for a while

the gym. The gym is merely a small

have found the clothing that works

piece of your transformation. Your

best for the specific workouts and

only concern should be to put out

movements needed. If you attend a

the maximum amount of effort in

regular gym and you’re just there to

the time that you are there.

get your sweat on, then get some comfortable shorts or sweats and

So, what type of clothing should

a comfortable top. You don’t have

you buy? Well, that all depends

to spend a lot. Just get something

on what you’re doing. With the

that catches your eye colorwise

evolution of fitness comes the

and that you don’t mind getting

evolution

There’s

completely sweaty. After all, if

Zumba pants, yoga pants, fight

you’re a regular at the gym, you’re

shorts (board shorts), basketball

going to look good no matter what

shorts, booty shorts, compression

you wear.

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| By: Maggie Asfahani Hajj |

When do you let your children dress themselves

Once upon a time, it was easy to dress my twin girls. They would wear anything I chose for them: scallop-hemmed frocks dotted with cherries, hair bows the size of their heads, Mary Janes polished to gleaming perfection. I would coordinate their clothes, dressing them in the same outfit, but in different colors. I never wanted them to be seen as “the twins”, but as unique individuals.

Then, they turned four. Then five. Then ten. And I had to learn what being unique really meant. Dresses gave way to cargo shorts; sweet blouses moved over in favor of hoodies. Trying on different identities may be a part of growing up, but that didn’t mean I was ready to cede control to peer influence. Was I overreacting?

“When you’re dealing with children, you really have to understand the developmental age,” said Leah Fowlkes Miller, LPC. “I think identities start very early, but not a lot of the decision-making abilities, they need to make the decisions they need to make. I think good parenting is about understanding where they are developmentally, and helping them make appropriate decisions.”

As a counselor and a parent, Miller is fully aware of the pressures both children and their caregivers

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pa r e n t i n g

face. “One of the things I teach parents is to

and she is happy with the arrangement, she

know you’re not telling them just to be telling

give little decisions to little children, and big

says, because it takes some worry away.

them, and that they’re part of the decision-

decisions to big children,” she said. With her

Although her boys do not yet feel pressure

making as well. Asking them questions like,

own children, “I would lay out their clothes,

from their peers to fit in, her daughter does,

‘What do you think people would think if you

but they were all acceptable to me, and say

and uniforms relieve some of that stress.

wore this?’ You’re kind of teaching your child to take a different perspective.”

you get to choose which one you want to wear today.” For older kids, she said, there

“She likes that all that pressure’s off and she

is a way to give children a choice while still

doesn’t even have to worry about it or deal

The key to approaching your children, Miller

maintaining control. Miller suggests that if

with friends making fun of her or anything

said, is to not back down when it comes

your daughter wants a pink streak in her hair,

because they’re all wearing the same thing,”

to your own values and expectations. I

or your son is begging for a Mohawk, to allow

she said. She also takes pains to point out

heeded her advice, and began to explain my

them to experiment in the summer, with the

those she feels are positive role models, such

position more clearly, with positive effects. I

understanding that things must revert to the

as Carrie Underwood and Taylor Swift, both

didn’t mind the skater boy look so much on

status quo when school resumes.

of whom are stylish yet modest dressers.

regular days, I told my girls, but for special

Clothes are a form of communication and self-

Miller agrees that keeping the lines of

dress appropriately. They understood that

expression, and an important way to explore

communication open may help avoid clashes.

what we choose to wear is not only about

identity. A child’s need to assert independence

And although appearance should not be a child’s

self-respect, but respect for others and their

sometimes clashes with a parent’s desire

only concern, it is imperative they understand

traditions as well. Not everybody wants their

to guide their child into making responsible

that the outside world often makes judgments

flower girl to be dressed for the X Games.

choices. “I’m very much into teaching my

based on first impressions, regardless of our

kids modesty,” said Courtney Neria, mother

insistence that only inner beauty matters.

occasions and events, I wanted them to

“I deal with parents who tell me ‘well they won’t like me if I don’t let them do what they

of a daughter and twin 8 year-old boys. “I do only have one daughter, but I talk to the boys

“People make decisions in the first five

want to do’. Part of your job as a parent is to

about it too, because the way kids dress now,

seconds they see your child. And they make

prepare to be hated. It is ok for you to use

I think it grows them up too quickly. I don’t

decisions about your parenting as well,” she

the word “no” and mean it. The bottom line

like it; I don’t think it’s appropriate.”

said. “Most of the time kids, the ones I’ve

is that you’re still the parent, and you’re still

worked with and my own, (will understand) if

going to tell them what to wear.”

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Knot your Ordinary Necktie

| By: Michael C. Graham |

Four-in-hand knot

Windsor

Half-windsor

Eldredge knot and quickest knot to learn and tie.

In the mid 1630’s, King Louis XIII of France

men with a keen sartorial sense, focus on

employed Croatian mercenaries in a variety

the tie itself, rather than how to tie the tie

of roles. These soldiers from the north

in question. As the complexity and variety

The half-Windsor and Windsor:

favored a picturesque scarf knotted around

of knots grows, perhaps it is time to seize

common and well-known knots used in

their neck as part of their standard regalia,

upon the opportunity to give your current

modern menswear are named for the King

with more elegant and expensive fabrics

neckwear choices some variety through how

who famously abdicated his throne to marry

denoting higher ranks. The neckwear was

you wear them. So, without further adieu, let

the then infamous American divorcée Wallis

called a cravat, and it soon spread from

us explore the latest ways to tie oneself in

Simpson. His abdication, in December of

France to the rest of Europe, and virtually all

knots, and what your necktie knot may say

1936 allowed his younger brother Albert to

of men’s neckwear has resembled the cravat

about you.

ascend to the throne, becoming King George

The most

VI, the monarch that would lead Great Britain

ever since.

The Four-In-Hand: One of the three most

through WWII, a story well chronicled in the

Today, men’s neckwear is found in basically

common knots in general wear today, the

fabulous film The King’s Speech. It was King

two varieties, the necktie and the bowtie. The

four-in-hand is by far the most versatile. It

George VI who conferred upon his brother the

necktie is by far the more common choice,

can be worn at both relatively informal and

title of the Duke of Windsor, and menswear

with the bowtie being primarily reserved for

informal occasions, and allows the wearer to

has never been the same since. However, in

formal occasions, English and Philosophy

customize it slightly to his own style, as it is

stark contrast to the Duke of Windsor’s very

professors, or the gentleman looking for

slim and asymmetrical. It is also best suited

carefree and anti-conformist lifestyle, the

a more eclectic or unique look. But more

for men with slimmer frames or longer faces.

Windsor knot is anything but carefree. It is

often than not, most men, even very stylish

It also has added benefit of being the easiest

large, symmetrical, and requires patience and

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TIES

practice to do correctly. It is best suited for

you how to tie the knot bearing his name on

more formal occasions, and is also best suited

YouTube.

for large collars with a wide spread, including cutaway collars. As an example, the Windsor

However, if you are going to tackle the

knot is the prescribed knot for wear in every

Eldredge, bear a few things in mind. Striped

American and European military service when

ties are generally ill-suited to the knot, as the

a black necktie is worn as part of the uniform.

patterns will be difficult to keep consistent

The Half-Windsor knot was an attempt at adding a bit of the boyish charm of the Four-in-hand to the Windsor’s rigidity, and is accomplished by omitting the last loop of the Windsor process, resulting in a slightly asymmetric appearance and an ability to create a very carefully crafted knot dimple.

In either case, if British literature is any hint, perhaps the Windsor is still best saved for those more formal occasions where stuffiness is de rigeur. As Ian Fleming wrote in From Russia With Love, “Bond mistrusted anyone who tied his tie with a Windsor knot. It showed too much vanity. It was often the mark of a cad.”

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Today, creativity is emerging in the world of knots, propelled by Hollywood costume directors and stylists, as well as sartorially creative gentlemen everywhere.

Perhaps

the most popular of these at the moment is The Eldredge knot. According to Black Lapel. com, the knot is the creation of one Jeffrey Eldredge, who grew tired of the mundane act of wearing a four-in-hand every day. So, after a bit of research into the concept of tying the tie from the tail end of the tie, he spent some time simply playing around until he arrived at the creation we all know today. In his words, I wore it to a club one night and the rest is history. You can find Jeffrey himself teaching

and in place. Solid or subtle pin dot patterns or similar are best. The shirt will need to have a spread or cutaway collar as the knot is similar in size to a Windsor. Keep the rest of the outfit subtle and muted; the Eldredge is bold and commands attention, let it do the work for you. And finally, as the style experts at Black Lapel noted, don’t get too used to the newfound level of attention, it is probably the knot working its magic!

Until next time friends, when we can visit the more subtle and artful nature of the bowtie; take to heart the immortal words of Mr. Oscar Wilde: “A well-knotted cravat is the first serious step in a man’s life”.

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When Fashion Imitates Art Designs Inspired by Tom Lea | By: Adair Margo | Rio Grandre | Copyright Tom Lea

Copyright Tom Lea

W

hen Robert Gonzalez - the new

Oval Office of the White House for

Dean of Texas Tech’s architecture

eight years.

school in El Paso - came to town in

2011, he started a new tradition. In other cities

Though I didn’t know how to look

with active American Institute of Architect

like the painting, I knew whom to

Chapters, there is an annual Beaux Arts Ball - a

call. Zayra Estrada - a young woman

fundraiser where guests come dressed as their

from Juarez who studied fashion

favorite works of art. He thought El Paso should

design

have an event of its own and - when he called

College- had introduced herself to me

to invite me to be a judge for best costume - I

years before at a style show where designers

of the event – less than a month from when I

immediately said yes. It also didn’t take long

made ensembles from recycled materials.

contacted her - she delivered her extraordinary

for me to decide which painting I wanted to be.

Her dresses were so well crafted; I ended up

design to my home: a brown chiffon skirted

displaying them in the promenade windows of

gown, with an empire bodice of green-brown

the Mills Building downtown.

satin. Straps radiate from the neckline, while

Tom Lea’s “Rio Grande” speaks of the sky,

at

El

Paso

Community

mountain, sand and rock of our desert home

Copyright Tom Lea

hand cut “leaves,” hug the torso like the dried

with its most prominent feature being the

Immediately Zayra scheduled an appointment,

fronds of a yucca. Zayra knew she’d hit a

yucca - its sharp green leaves fanning out

measuring the shape of my body and recording

home run when - walking into Dee’s office - he

against the sky. The painting belongs to the

even the smallest fractions in her notebook.

looked up at me from his magazine with great

El Paso Museum of Art and was loaned to the

Within a week, she had a sketch and on the day

approval!

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September, 2013 Every time I’ve worn my dress since the

accordion doors separating a smaller back

Lea dresses at the Coronado Country Club as

Beaux Art Ball - most recently to a wedding in

area and the main dining room, Zayra placed a

part of the welcome dinner. They wanted to

Milwaukee – somebody asks about it, giving

screen her father made out of sheets and PVC

share the best of El Paso and had heard Zayra

me the chance to share knowledge about

pipe with an invisible slit down the middle. The

Estrada was quite the thing! Just like before,

Zayra, Tom Lea and El Paso!

night of the show, her mother projected Tom

she visited the club days before, planning the placement of the screen and the holding room

Last year when I asked Zayra about

for the models. Even when long waits at the

a “Tom Lea Line,” she jumped at

bridge caused the family to run late that night,

the chance, creating five dresses

the dinner program came off without a hitch.

premiered at the El Paso Club in

Her mother projected Tom Lea’s paintings onto

October as part of Tom Lea Month.

the screen as the models walked through,

The elegance of a matador’s suit

evoking ooohs and aaahs from the audience.

Copyright Tom Lea

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of lights in his illustrations for The

As guests were leaving that night for home, a

Brave Bulls impelled her to design

tall handsome woman was heard to say, “I’ve

two elaborate dresses while a

worked in fashion in New York, and I’ve worked

drawing of a soldier during World

in fashion in Chicago. And I must tell you, the

War II prompted a pressed tan dress

best I’ve seen is right here!”

with ribbons. The stained glass window at the entrance to First

Copyright Tom Lea

Presbyterian Church stimulated a

Zayra Estrada makes custom clothes and can be contacted through Versailles, 5857 North Mesa, (915) 581-4200. She will present additions to

gown of bright refracted colors, and an abstract drawing from 1920’s Chicago

Lea’s paintings onto the screen as the models

her Tom Lea Collection and be joined by fellow

inspired a satin dress with cascading black and

walked through the projected images, bringing

El Paso Community College graduate Jose

white ruffles.

the paintings to life! When Joanne Wardy and

D’Saenz at 7:00 p.m. on October 10, 2013 at

members of El Paso’s fashion community saw

“Sky’s the Limit” Fashion Show downtown,

it, they exclaimed, “This needs to be seen in

produced by El Paso Permaculture. Call 915-

New York!”

533-0048 for tickets. $ 25.00 contribution to the

Zayra sewed every stitch and then had to think

Tom Lea Institute, 201 E. Main # 100, El Paso,

about how to present them! She visited the El Paso Club to check on the rooms and their

Last May when the local chapter of the Colonial

configuration, coming up with an ingenious

Dames hosted their state convention in El Paso,

solution for her event. Sandwiched between

the organizers asked Zayra to show her Tom

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The Proper Fashion to Pay Your Respects | By: Joann Wardy | The Proper Fashion to Pay Your Respects Funeral attire is important.

• The widow should be in a dignified quiet dress or suit in a solid, dark color.

• Young men as well as the pallbearers should wear dark suits, white shirts, dark ties and dark, polished dress shoes.

• Young daughters should wear their best dresses and dress shoes.

• Young sons may wear dress gray shorts with gray or white knee socks or gray slacks with a navy blazer, white shirt, and tie and well-polished dress shoes.

• Friends and colleagues should be dressed in modest dresses or suits, preferably of a solid color.

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“The mind and the heart are not disconnected from the body. The way we dress affects the way we think, our disposition, and our behavior. We can help steer our hearts toward worship, we can help focus our minds on God

&Fashion

Merging

by dressing in a manner

Spirituality The world is shifting and rapidly changing,

have long been somewhat intertwined.

and as I travel and experience other parts

of the world, I see transference towards a

The pope’s clothing is infused with history,

more spiritual way of thinking and being, and

symbolism and fashion. Though popes

it seems the fashion world is changing right

through the ages have worn many of the

along with it.

vestments, each new bishop of Rome puts

befitting an audience with The King.”

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his own spin on the classic fashion. The last Spirituality is usually associated with things

Pope, Benedict XVI, put his own mark on

we see as greater than ourselves. It conjures

the clothes he wore both day-to-day and for

images of a higher power, of enlightened

special occasions, restoring long-lost hats

thought, prayer, mediation, our connection

and capes and adding a bold touch of color.

to others, our place in the universe and the True fashion is an

The Native American feathered headdress

expression of art and of personal identity.

is a symbolic and meaningful fashion

And for centuries spirituality and fashion

icon. Typically made of bird feathers, the

meaning of life itself.

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headdress was reserved for the most

the way we think, our disposition, and our

powerful and influential among the tribe.

behavior. We can help steer our hearts

These headdresses were not made at one

toward worship, we can help focus our minds on God by dressing in a manner befitting an audience with The King.” I still dress up every Sunday and buy a fashionable spring dress to wear Easter Sunday.

You don’t have to go all out and walk around in ritual robes to combine fashion and

spirituality.

You

can

simply choose items for your wardrobe that best help express what’s inside of you.

I am noticing that I am merging my spirituality and fashion in my everyday life.

My outer self is a reflection of my inner self. I am conscious

of

Claudia Castillo Makeup Artistry

supporting

clothing lines that give back to the community like Tom’s shoes. They give a pair of shoes to an impoverished child if I buy a pair of shoes and, if you buy eyewear, time. Each time a chief, warrior, or other

part of the profit is used to save or restore

important tribe member committed a brave

eyesight for people in developing companies.

act, a feather was added. In many cases the

Kind of a spirit meets style arrangement.

Polished Skin Expressive Eyes (915) 313-1124

warrior would have to prove himself by fasting for several days, praying and meditating to

On any given day I might be wearing my

show his steadfastness, and only then could

“Om main padme hum” bracelet I bought

he add a feather to the headdress.

in a monastery in the mountains of Tibet, or Inca necklace a shaman blessed while in

Growing up in Austin, my family and I went to

Peru, or my Ganesh tee shirt I wore through

church every Sunday and we were expected

India. And most days I wear a cross of some

to wear our “Sunday best” and for me that

kind.

was always my most fashionable outfit. For my brothers that meant dress slacks, shirts

Your personal appearance doesn’t necessarily

and ties and loafers, no tennis shoes allowed.

have to conform to any particular ideas about

My parents taught us that part of our offering

beauty or fashion. But it is still something to

to the Lord on Sunday was the best of what

which you should pay attention, and allow

we had to wear. My father used to say, “The

how you look to be a reflection of how you

mind and the heart are not disconnected

feel and what you hold sacred.

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MEDICAL

September, 2013 Using the laser during our crown and bridge restorations allows us to give patients a better look and fit. We simply sculpt your gum tissue

Improving Almost

to perfectly fit around your new restoration,

Any Treatment with Lasers Gentle, Effective Dentistry

recreating the look of a natural tooth.

Certain surgeries, such as the frenectomy, are also made simpler and quicker. There is no cutting. There are no sutures. And healing time is drastically shortened.

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LANAP Lasers While we do not use the LANAP laser in our office, many periodontists find it to be an extremely useful tool. The LANAP is an amazing breakthrough in periodontal treatments and can completely clear away infection. Studies have shown that is effective in removing diseased tissue and forming new soft tissue attachment and bone regeneration without cutting or sewing.

Hard Tissue Lasers Hard tissue lasers can remove decay from a cavity and prepare the surrounding enamel The idea of using lasers in dentistry used to sound like science fiction.

Now dentists are using them every day to make dentistry easier, more effective and much more gentle on the patient.

In fact, today, lasers are being used for almost every dental procedure you can think of: killing bacteria during periodontal therapy, taking oral biopsies, treating cold and canker sores for almost immediate healing and pain cessation, gentle frenectomies to close gaps, reshaping gums, curing restorative materials, whitening teeth, cleaning out cavities without a drill, and allowing faster healing for root canals.

for bonded fillings and dramatically reduce the bacteria caused by decay. Moreover, they have been demonstrated to increase the tooth’s ability to heal from deep cavities.

Tooth Whitening with Lasers Whitening of even stubborn stains is accomplished with amazing speed when specially formulated whitening solutions are activated by a laser. People who thought they would have to live with dull, stained teeth are finding a whiter, brighter smile through laser

Soft Tissue Lasers

Many of our patients find that their smile can

Most often, we use our laser for disinfecting

be significantly brightened and lengthened by

damaged tissue or speeding the healing of

removing the excess gum tissue that covers

painful cold sores right in our office. We also

their perfectly beautiful tooth enamel. And

use lasers for cosmetic crown lengthening

while gum contouring used to be performed

and to enhance crown and bridge procedures.

with scalpel and sutures we can now quickly and painlessly sculpt the gums in one visit

Cosmetic crown lengthening, also known as

with the laser.

dentistry.

In short, lasers are making visiting the dentist faster, easier and even more beautiful than ever before. For more information about the advances lasers have brought to dentistry and to your smile, talk to your dentist, or call Dr. David Rizk at 915-581-0500.

gum contouring, is one of the easiest and most dramatic cosmetic procedures we offer.

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Southwest Celebrity Smiles September, 2013

Confidence, happiness, health and warmth are just a handful of attributes and emotions that can be conveyed when the world catches sight of a bright glowing smile. It can be said that it is our smile by which we are first and more often judged and categorized. And with the world of dentistry and cosmetic dentistry at new heights and at our disposal, a beautiful smile is more easily attained now more than ever before.

Founded and headed by Dr. Antonio Solis,

With grand plans of growing and expanding,

Southwest Celebrity Smiles is known for

Dr. Solis and team are determined to

their impeccable work and for providing the

continue setting themselves apart from the

“Best Cosmetic Dentistry in the El Paso

rest by staying ahead of the curve by offering

area”. Surpassing the standard set by El Paso

the best dental care with the most advanced

dentist offices, Southwest Celebrity Smiles

dental technology. Providing evidence of

offers a wealth of services to include general

that fact, Dr. Solis continues to increase

dentistry, whitening, cosmetic dentistry,

his knowledge base and regularly attends

braces and Invisalign services, to name a

continuing

few. And with their highly knowledgeable

those in cosmetic dentistry at the Las Vegas

team, Dr. Solis, and his associate Dr.

Institute and courses in restoring implants

Gallegos, promise that their patients will

at the Misch International Implant Institute,

always receive five-star dental treatment.

both of which are world renowned facilities.

“There isn’t anything about dentistry that

Propelled by his love of the industry, El

I don’t love,” shared Dr. Solis. And with a

Paso, his family, and people, as a whole,

family background in dentistry, Dr. Solis has

Dr. Solis is firmly dedicated to providing a

been deeply rooted and poised for dentistry

comfortable and relaxed environment for

from a young age. Born and raised in El Paso,

each of his patients. Treating and specializing

Dr. Solis worked alongside his uncle, a local

in patients that range from 6 years old and

dentist, before earning an Associates degree

up, Southwest Celebrity Smiles caters to

from El Paso Community College, attending

most members of the family.

education

courses,

such

as

UTEP and ultimately receiving his Doctorate of Dental Surgery Degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston

Southwest Celebrity Smiles

Dental Branch. “I thought about staying in

7878 Gateway East Blvd Ste. 101

Houston since it is a larger city, but my family

El Paso, TX 79905

and home are in El Paso,” explained Dr. Solis.

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Dr. Silvia Menendez

Smiles Orthodontics

“We want to excel at customer service; we want to have a relationship with every patient that comes in and make sure that they are treated well.”

With many years of experience, owner and

the opportunity to complete a Craniofacial

As a part of the El Paso community, Dr.

Doctor of Dental Surgery, Silvia Menendez

and Surgical Orthodontics Fellowship at

Menendez spends her time serving on the

uses her expertise to make El Pasoans proud

Indiana University’s School of Dentistry.

board of El Paso District Dental Society and volunteering as an active member of the

of their smile. With customer care at the core of their values, Dr. Menendez and her

After completing her extensive and rigorous

local Cleft Palate Team. She splits her time

staff are committed to providing you with an

education, Dr. Menendez moved to El Paso

between raising her five-year-old and creating

unparalleled orthodontic experience.

and worked for another Orthodontist for

a warm and welcoming environment for her

about seven years until she decided to open

patients at Smiles Orthodontics.

Born and raised in Lima, Peru, Dr. Menendez

her own practice. Since January of 2013,

received

from

Smiles Orthodontics has been providing El

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia where

Pasoans with quality orthodontics care and

she also completed a three-year residency in

building relationships with their clients. Dr.

Smiles Orthodontics

Orthodontics. She moved to Oklahoma and

Menendez says, “We are not a chain, we are

545 Redd Rd. Bldg. B

attended the University of Oklahoma Health

a small locally owned business. We want to

El Paso, TX 79912

Science Center’s School of Dentistry where

excel at customer service; we want to have

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she would attain her Masters of Science and

a relationship with every patient that comes

info@smiles-orthodontics.com

Specialty Degree in Orthodontics. Another

in and make sure that they are treated well.

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move to Indiana would allow Dr. Menendez

Those are our core values.”

her

dental

education

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Roy Chun D.D.S

Oasis Dental

“The objective of Oasis Dental is to be that place where our patients know we have their best interest at heart.”

“The objective of Oasis Dental is to be that

would become a Doctor of Dental Surgery.

place where our patients know we have their

After graduating, Dr. Chun moved to Dallas

best interest at heart.” Says Dr. Roy Chun,

and then decided to start his own business

refer them to other doctors in town whom I

D.D.S of Oasis Dental located on El Paso

here in El Paso. “After much research, I

have grown to respect.” As a husband and

Drive. As a provider of elite dental services

decided that El Paso was a great place to

father, Dr. Chun realizes the need for quality

such as family dentistry, restorative and

start a business and to raise a family. El Paso

dental care, which he has instilled in his team

cosmetic dentistry, Oasis Dental takes pride

is an up-and-coming city, my wife and I, and

and practice. Visit Oasis Dental today for your

in caring for you and your family’s smiles.

our 2-year old, have seen a lot of growth

dental needs!

Making their dental practice unique, Oasis

since we have been here,” he says.

Dental also provides a number of specialty services including an on staff Endodontist,

What differentiates Oasis Dental from other

Prosthodontist and a Dental Anesthesiologist

dental practices is their ability to provide their

for patients with high anxiety.

patients with a wide array of services. Dr. Chun explains, “We want to be that provider

Originally from Northern California, Dr. Chun

that patients can trust and if a patient needs

attended Loma Linda University where he

something that is outside of my scope, I can

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Scott Stein, DDS PA

Scott Stein Family Dental Practice

“Our goal is to treat patients like family.”

One expects to walk into a dentist’s

Stein tells us. He’s not kidding: Over the

consists of five hygienists, three dental

office and encounter La Quinta Inn-ready

years, he’s won Mr. Texas twice, Mr.

assistants, and two front office employees.

watercolor paintings, taupe wallpaper, and

Southwest USA, Mid USA, Venice Beach, Las

He also has an associate dentist. This allows

fake plants that provide shade for 8-month

Vegas Classic, placed 5th and 6th at Master

for more personal attention to their patients.

old copies of Southern Living. Professional,

Nationals, and 2nd place at the International

“Our goal is always to treat patients like

sterile, but kind of irksome. Dr. Scott Stein’s

Federation of Bodybuilding (IFBB) North

family,” he says.

office on Westwind and Redd is no less

American Championships. He plans on

serious about providing the best and most

competing at Team Universe next summer

Christine Manriquez, a hygienist who has

comprehensive family dental care possible,

in New York. His and Margaret’s daughters

worked on Dr. Stein’s staff for 21 years, told

it’s just that they went ahead and put up

are also very active. Alex (20) is studying pre-

me this about her employer: “He’s kind and

sports and entertainment memorabilia on

med and captaining the cheerleading team at

generous and treats his patients with the

the walls. Nothing crazy, but it’s a refreshing

the University of Denver while Daryl (19) is

utmost care, treats them like he would his

touch. If you ever wondered what it would be

studying pre-dental at UT Austin. Cool family,

own family. Patients love to come in just so

like to get your teeth x-rayed in a Sport Clips

Scott.

they can visit with Dr. Stein and he always takes the time to sit and talk with them.”

crossed with a Planet Hollywood, you’ll find it here. There’s something uniquely relaxing

Following his own undergrad at UT Austin

about Stein’s office.

and Baylor College of Dentistry, Stein did his first dental work in the US Army, working at

“I had always been interested in healthcare

installations in Germany and various other

and

(an

places. In 1990, he moved back to El Paso,

anesthesiologist herself), and I have been

the place he was raised since 9 years old,

competitive bodybuilders for over 20 years,”

and opened his private practice. His practice

fitness.

My

wife,

Margaret

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Oscar Vargas, DDS New World Family Dentistry “Treating patients with respect and dignity is our utmost concern.”

“Perseverance is the most important part of

orthodontics, eliminating the need to refer

our success,” Dr. Oscar Vargas says about

patients anywhere else.

his 26 years practicing dentistry on Chelsea Street and now with a new east side location

Vargas

on Joe Battle. The impressive, state-of-

advantage of education is the key to thriving

believes

diligence

and

taking

the-art new office is “a dream come true”

in this business, but as he says, talent

for Vargas, as he always wanted to build a

doesn’t hurt either. He’s been involved with

practice from the ground up. He grew up in El

sports his entire life, from college football to

Paso, where he put in hard work to become

the Men’s World Cup of Fastpitch Softball in

the first in his family to go to college. He

2009, and since a young age he has put his

was a model student athlete at UTEP, but

free time into being an artist. “I think being an

where he really shined was at dental school

artist—I paint and sculpt when I get time—

at UT Health Science Center in San Antonio

as well as an athlete led me to becoming a

(then the number one-ranked dental program

dentist. There’s a lot to be said for hand-eye

in the country) where he graduated as the

coordination and manual dexterity when it

12185 New World Drive

top clinician in his class. Now, he is one of

comes to the work I do.” El Pasoans who

El Paso, TX 79936

the most experienced dental practitioners in

have been going to Vargas for all phases of

(915) 921-0830

the city as well as the most multi-faceted: his

dentistry and orthodontics for 26 years now

two offices cover everything from general

would agree.

dentistry to cosmetics to restorations to

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New World Family Dentistry

811 Chelsea Street El Paso, TX 79903 (915) 779-5553

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Dr. Jose Luis Alvarez Vista Hills Family Dental “Vista Hills Family Dental is unique because we offer a welcoming atmosphere beginning with our friendly receptionist and ending with our humble providers.”

Dr. Jose Luis Alvarez grew up always wanting to become a dentist. Beginning with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Texas in San Antonio he went on to graduate with honors from the Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 2000. From there Dr. Alvarez established his practice and opened Dr. Alvarez Dental in 2001 which had two operatories. After nine successful years, Dr. Alvarez’s business had outgrown the space and with their move to their current location, they decided to change the name of the business to Vista Hills Family Dental which features 17 operatories.

“We see you at your appointment time therefore there is no waiting when you come to your appointment. Our exceptional staff makes it a fun and comfortable environment, making it easy for the people of El Paso,” said Dr. Alvarez.

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On top of their outstanding customer service, Vista Hills Family Dental offers general, endodontic and cosmetic dentistry for all ages. Dr. Alvarez is a dentist who cares about his patients and the city of El Paso.

As a member of the El Paso District Dental Society and the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, he is always seeking ways to better his business, staff and knowledge.

“It is my personal goal to provide each and every patient with the best care possible,” said Dr. Alvarez. “Our success is due to our qualified providers and staff as well as the level of quality we provide, as we will continue to grow.”

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Vista Hills Family Dental 1713 Weston Brent Lane El Paso, TX 79936 (915) 592-2097 Fax: (915) 592 - 2853 www.vistahillsfamilydental.com

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Dr. Nima Shayesteh, When Dr. Nima Shayesteh began working in El Paso, he was disheartened by the dentistry he encountered on his patients. “That’s what motivated me to open my own practice and deliver honest, quality work that was not as available in El Paso.”

For our interview, I had to wait on Dr. Shayesteh for 40 minutes while he was tending to a patient. “I was busy avoiding a root canal,” he explains after apologizing to me. “It takes time to do good work. Anyone who would have seen the x-ray on the patient I was just treating would have decided on root canal therapy. And the doctor wouldn’t have been wrong: the x-ray warrants said treatment. But, clinically, I do everything I can to save the tooth and avoid a root canal.

So I spent considerable time doing a filling that should have taken less time. I kept the tooth vital, and it will do well. Not only that, I just saved her from spending over $1,800 to restore this tooth with a root canal followed by a crown. I don’t believe many in this business truly go to those lengths for the patient.”

Hearing Dr. Shayesteh speak about dentistry for an hour, explaining his entire outlook on patient care is both calming and intense. He

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tells me about the time he was fresh out of Boston University, commuting two hours through Los Angeles traffic each day just so he could take home less money working at an office that did honest work. The delight he takes in telling me how they are using the latest state-of-the-art technology in order to improve the conservative abilities and economy in his work recalls Steve Jobs giving a keynote speech.

How serious is he about all this? First, he uses a highly reputable dental lab on the west coast to fabricate all porcelain cases, paying overnight shipping fees and selecting the highest quality materials at no added expense to his patients. Second, he offers mild to moderate sedation for both large surgeries and/or anxious patients. All for their comfort and at no cost. Finally, he never stops staying current with his education, attending weekend workshops out of El Paso and mini residencies at USC--his latest being a comprehensive surgical and restorative implant training program. “It’s all worth it,” he says, “When a patient leaves the office happy knowing that the restorations that were done on them will last them decades, without the worry of having to replace

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them in just a couple of years.” For the two years now that he and former classmate and associate Dr. Tamir Shams have been practicing at (now two) Picasso Smiles offices, patients are experiencing a level of care unheard of in the area.

I had to find out: Why the name Picasso?

“During my externship in dental school, the head professor, a prosthodontist, expertly skilled in restoring complex cases and achieving correct and comfortable bites, would see my work. And I was a perfectionist. I would do crown preparations & fillings with great precision and art making the tooth anatomically correct. He would oversee my work and go, ‘Ahh…it’s Picasso! It’s Picasso!’ And very quickly, my peers started calling me Picasso.”

Picasso Smiles 255 Shadow Mtn Dr., Ste. H (915) 58-SMILE (857- 6453) 1816 N. Zaragoza, Ste. 103 (915) 85-SMILE (857- 6453)

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y hands were caked with lemon

kitchen. We fell in love with food, together.

like the homemade lemoncello, that I found

rind, my muscles exhausted

Three years later, in this same passion for

inside Clodagh’s Homemade.

from zesting three-dozen lemons

artisanal food, we made each of our family

before forcing the juice out of each one. As

members a bottle of homemade Lemoncello

During my first visit to Ireland I ate a lot

sugar water sizzled on the stove, the faint

in place of Christmas gifts. It was a gift

of potatoes. A lot. Mashed potatoes and

waft of alcohol waited in glass containers. Our

that represented what we privilege as an

chips (essentially very thick French fries)

kitchen smelled like an afternoon in Positano.

incredibly important aspect of life; experience

with almost every meal, and not by choice.

The bright smell lingered on the back of my

shared through food. We found the recipe in

I made the mistake one morning, after too

throat, just as the humid air of an Italian lemon

one of our favorite cookbooks: Homemade.

many Jameson servings, to try ‘enchiladas.’ I know, in Ireland?

orchard in summer.

When I returned from my summer in Italy

I was desperate.

One of the most magical moments of my

I bought a cookbook, by random chance––

life was stumbling upon a citrus orchard

Homemade by Clodagh McKenna. Clodagh

while lazily wondering through Positano.

is an Irish chef with a love for Italian and

Nothing can cure a hangover like spicy red

The woman selling the lemons and oranges

Mediterranean flavors, and a desire to

cheese enchiladas con huevo. This particular

let me sip her homemade Lemoncello from

revamp the Irish food scene.

Irish version of enchiladas had a red sauce made with a marinara base and mushy

a label–less glass container. A moment so serene I question its actuality when looking

Before my personal Italian food renaissance

vegetables, all served in a chip shell. I don’t

back on it.

I studied, and lived, in Limerick, Ireland. I

know what it was, but it was not an enchilada.

did not experience any of the beautiful food,

However, it, of course, came with the double

When my partner and I fell in love, food

serving of potato variations. I promised at the

became part of our love language. I was

end of my time in Ireland that if I saw another

fresh from the summer in Italia and he was

potato I would break out in hives. I still loved

a willing tester for all my adventures in the

my experience in Ireland, but I was missing something.

Over three years later, during my time spent in County Cork, I experienced something beautifully different. The foodie inspired slow

Kinsale, Ireland

food movement has come to Ireland and found its home in County Cork.

Cork City has one of the largest naturally occurring harbors in the world––just imagine the seafood. As an oyster slides down your throat you can taste the local breeze, it is that fresh and local. You literally taste place in the food here: the boggy soil, the salted sea breeze, and the cow grazed grassland.

With the English Market in Cork City, Ballymaloe Cooking School in Shanagarry, Kinsale’s premier Fishy Fishy Cafe, Midleton’s artisan Farmers’ Market, and a plethora of artisan food providers scattered within a fiftymile radius, the experience built through food is endless.

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The English Market in Cork City

helpful, and can typically tell you the name of

dates back to 1610. You can find traditional

the fisherman who caught the fish.

Cork fare here, or more exotic artisanal food.

Some personal favorites are:

Frank Hederman for smoked fish, next to P

The Sandwich Stall for a delicious lunch and

was a staple in my Cork kitchen.

espresso, behind the ‘Stall’ is an incredible

Tim O’Sullivan Meats to find a beautiful cut

olive stand, Comlact na Ofiorlog, owned by

of Irish lamb.

Toonsbridge Dairy––try their mozzarella, it

O’Connell. The peppered smoked salmon

melts in your mouth.

On The Pigs Back for all your cheese needs.

Alternative Bread Company for soda bread

cheeses created in Cork, taste away.

Milleens was one of the first artisanal

you will dream about.

P Coughlan is the perfect family butcher. The

The Roughty Foodie is a great place for local

butchers give great advice, and willingly, on

veggies, and various cooking needs.

how to cook your cut of meat.

Enter from Patrick Street, Grand Parade,

The English Market

P O’Connell has one of the most impressive

Oliver Plunkett Street, or Princes Street.

seafood collections I have ever seen––the

Open Monday – Saturday 9am to 6pm.

fish mongers are incredibly friendly and

How to Taste County Cork, Ireland in Two Days Which sense do you use to experience

also be a pure pleasure.

place; does sight help you unravel a new surrounding, or is it sound that grounds you

This is a strange combination that happens

while traveling? Smell? For some it is touch,

very rarely in life; when something necessary

the feel of the landscape.

can, simultaneously, be a luxury.

For me, experience is found through taste.

Europe taught me this truth, specifically

When visiting a new place I first look up local

the wonderfully giving people in Florence.

foodie haunts. I want to know how locals feed

Breaking

themselves for pleasure and for function.

community and bonds. Learning how to

I want to know what they drink, and how

use fresh foods from the market, foods

they drink. At pubs, or nightclubs, or wine

that are not compromised by chemicals

at home? Are they limited to moonshine, or

and preservatives, made cooking luxurious

poteen, or swimming in vineyards?

meals feel possible. Grilling lamb chops from

bread,

good

bread,

created

a farm forty miles away topped with mint I experience, and learn, through the taste

from my garden, going to a bar a mile down

of place. This became true for me after my

the road to have local craft beer over great

time in Florence, taking cooking classes and

conversations––these became necessities to

wine tasting seminars. Life changed. You

my life.

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The way people share meals together gives insight into how they interact culturally, and

Along with an exciting foodie weekend, don’t

what they hold sacred. The way in which

forget to look around. The lush landscape

people eat shows what they privilege. What

of Ireland is everything, and more, that you have read it to be. This history is, partially,

parts of the animal a group of people eat always has a reason based in social structure,

a culture through taste gives you the option

beyond comprehension for most Americans.

which can be fundamental in understanding

to learn history, economics, culture, art,

A historical site that dates back to 4000

the new culture you are traveling through.

leisure, and community in an honest way.

B.C.? Yes. For a complete grasp of your

Think of the difference between eating tripe

The conversations that happen because of,

surroundings a Frommer’s Guide Book is

versus being vegetarian versus filet cuts of

or about, food give deep insights into place

helpful. The county and city maps found in

organic beef.

that are tied to both necessity and luxury.

the guide will give depth to your experience

When you share something that is both

County Cork in Ireland is beyond worthy to

needed to live yet used for luxury, you bond

learn through taste. It is the epicurean center

with strangers in a deep way.

of Ireland, revamping the way the Irish culture

You will need an appetite, an open mind, and

looks at food, and the way that outsiders view

the bravado to drive on the left hand side of

If you are invited into someone’s home,

Irish fare. The county’s food options can be

the road.

take the offer. If someone makes a meal for

overwhelming. To limit the experience this

you, enjoy it. These are bonds being forged

culinary center has to offer to two days may

through a unique experience, taste. Learning

seem impossible but it is a worthy feat.

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Day 1:

Day 2:

o Method:

Friday, Cork City

Saturday, Cork City

o Score the flesh of both sides of the

o Preheat oven to 200oC / 400oF

• Start your day at the beauty that is the

• Start your day by deciding on your dinner

English Market. Stop by the Sandwich

recipe for the evening over a cappuccino

Stall for an espresso and a buffalo-

and scone at Buttercup Café in Shandon.

mozzarella sandwich. Explore the market

Then walk to Linehans Sweet Factory

and purchase to your hearts, or taste buds,

for a story, smile, and traditionally made

content. 1hr.

treats. The owner and his son are the last

• For lunch, head to the upstairs section

manufactures of ‘hand-made’ candy in

of the market. Farmgate Café uses only

Ireland. Many travel-writing articles have

ingredients found in the market.

been written about the owner, alone. 1hr

• Next make the drive to Kinsale for dinner

• The recipe - Clodagh McKenna’s cookbooks

at Fishy Fishy Café. This place is worth the

are vast, and seasonally specific, so pick

wait, but you may want to call in ahead

accordingly. I suggest her ‘Baked Sole

of arrival. Before or after eating be sure

with Salsa Verde’ from Homemade:

to wonder through Kinsale’s charming

o Serves 4

streets. 2 hrs.

o Ingredients: 1 whole Sole, approx. 2kg

• After dinner finish the day with a Guinness or

or 4lb 8oz

Bulmers at The Doc bar in Kinsale. Weather

o For the Salsa Verde 1 tbsp. white wine

permitting, enjoy the sunset from the bar

vinegar 4 fresh basil sprigs 1 sprig of

patio. 1 hr.

parsley 2 cloves of garlic, crushed 2 anchovy

fillets,

chopped 2 tbsp.

capers 100ml or 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp. extra virgin olive oil

sole quite deeply, diagonally at 5cm/2in intervals. Season well with sea salt and place the sole pale-skin-side down in a large roasting pan. o Pour in enough water to immerse half of the fish. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until the flesh of the fish is cooked.

When cooked the flesh will be white and will come away from the bone with ease. o While the fish is cooking make the salsa verde. Take the leaves of the basil off the stems and place in a food processor.

Follow with all the rest of the ingredients and blend for 1 minute. o Once the Sole is cooked remove from the oven and carefully remove the skin and tip the fillets on to a serving dish. o Spoon the salsa verde over the fish.

• Once decided on a recipe, and caffeinated, drive east to Midleton Saturday farmers’ market to pick up what you need for dinner. Don’t forget your shopping bags, and cooler for the fish. Enjoy the artisanal stands, and ask for advice on cooking–– they are the experts after all. See if the rumor is true that the Irish are some of the friendliest people in the world. 1 hr.

• Next head to the Jameson Distillery, just down the road from the market. It is five o’clock somewhere. This may seem touristy, but so be it. The tour is incredibly informative, and interesting. If you are lucky you will be selected, at the end of the tour, for a whiskey taste test. Buying a bottle for dinner would be a lovely idea, but depends on personal taste. 1+hr • D r i v e b a c k i n t o C o r k C i t y, h a v e l a t e brunch at Café Paradiso. The restaurant is acclaimed as the best restaurant in Cork City, and is completely vegetarian. You won’t leave hungry.1 hr.

• For dinner, cook as a local!

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Sure you’ve heard of Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but have you ever heard of Pinotage, Negrette or Baco Noir?

If you saw them on a wine menu, would you ever order any of them?

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To the surprise of many casual wine consumers, there are actually thousands of varietals of wine making grapes. But many of these varietals are facing almost certain extinction unless something is done soon, according to a recent Wine Spectator article that looked into a group that’s trying to save the wine world’s unheralded grapes.

Even the Mission Grape that was the Paso del Norte’s primary economic driver in the 1800’s is a lost varietal. By early 1900 the vineyards of Juarez and the El Paso region had been decimated by floods and droughts. The Gold Rush in California, and its resulting grape plantings “stole” what could have been our own version of what is now NAPA Valley. A cursory examination of vineyards in

California reveals that only one winery, “Gypsy Canyon Winery” in the Santa Rita Hills area, appears to be producing a mission grape wine. Many people have brought in to our winery wild grapes they have had on their farms for years, particularly farms from the lower valley near Socorro, believing them to be the old mission grape.

However, to date, none have been authenticated, typically being some type of wild Mustang grape instead.

An international group of wine experts has formed an organization called Wine Mosaic with the goal of saving rare indigenous wine varieties such as the Mission grape from extinction. They are working to finance research and conservation, share information across borders, improve the image of heirloom grapes and encourage adventurous wine drinkers to broaden their palates.

The group’s goals, however, are more than just a little ambitious.

The group’s president wants to hold a tasting of 1,368 rare varieties with 1,368 attending the event by 2015.

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The

group

isn’t

just

concerned

with

popularizing these rare wines for the public (although that of course would be a great economic boon to the wine industry). They are also concerned with preserving rare grapes to give researches a larger toolbox to study climate change, vine disease and how consumer’s tastes have changed. Recent DNA research has also given historians a closer look at wine history across the world.

There are several reasons so many varietals are in danger. The great phylloxera epidemic at the end of the 19th century destroyed many varieties, particularly in Europe. More disheartening, however, is that many varieties have simply been lost as indigenous grapes have been replaced with more internationally marketable wine varieties. One winemaker in France told Wine Spectator that Syrah now has 10 times the vineyard area it did in 1979.

Wine Mosaic points out that they aren’t as concerned with wines being stockpiled or popularized right away, they are more concerned

with

conservation

so

that

potential uses can be found out later.

So while you aren’t likely going to find many of these rare varietals growing in California or on a New York wine list any time soon, Wine Mosaic hopes to encourage winemakers to have fun with rare and unusual varieties that will appeal to wine lovers in search of authenticity. You can do your part by buying a rare varietal when you see it on the store shelves – who knows, you might uncover the

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Photos courtesy of Oliver Cohen at Aloha Honey Bee

T

here is nothing quite as wonderful as a mouthful of honey. Our dear friend Oliver Cohen from Aloha Honey Bee specializes in the live removal of bees on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

He then takes the bees he removes, from commercial & residential properties and makes some of the tastiest, most complex honey we have ever had. Since he gave us our first jar we have been on a sweet quest to develop recipes worthy of his gift.

Last Saturday, at the farmers market we found fresh mint, crunchy celery and juicy limes and decide to try our hand at creating a cocktail that could be described as, Nectar of the Gods using some of Oliver’s honey.

We used honey from Aloha Honey Bee on Kauai. We encourage you to discover different varieties of local honey in your area.

Celery Honey Mintress Cocktail with honey from Aloha Honey Bee Ingredients • 1 Cup Celery, Chopped • 4 Sprigs of Fresh Mint • 2 oz. of Gin • 1 oz. of Fresh Lime Juice • 2 Tsp. of Honey, diluted with 1 TB of warm water • Ice • Cocktail Shaker • Celery leaves for garnish Instructions

Photos courtesy of Soffia Wardy

1. Using a fresh crunchy stalk of celery, chop 1 cup of celery and set aside. Remove the celery leaves from the stalk and set aside for garnish.

Separate the mint sprigs and set aside. Juice the limes and set aside 1 oz.

2. Using a cocktail shaker and muddler, muddle the mint sprigs and celery. Add 2 oz. of gin and 1 oz. of lime fresh juice and the diluted honey.

3. Add ice, shake, and serve over ice with a celery leaf.

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Spicy-Sweet Honey Chicken Soy sauce may be used in place of Ponzu but if doing so eliminate the kosher salt.

Prep Time: 45 minutes Cook Time: 35 minutes Serving Size: 6-8 Ingredients • 1 cup ponzu • 3/4 cup finely chopped shallots • 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar • 1/4 cup raw local honey • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro • 2 tablespoons sriracha (hot red pepper chili paste) • 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger • 2 tablespoons minced garlic • 2 tablespoons sesame oil • Kosher Salt • 12 skin-on chicken thighs, may substitute with drummettes

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or 6 skin-on breasts (about 3 1/2 pounds) Instructions 1. In a large bowl, combine ponzu sauce, onions, rice wine vinegar, honey, cilantro, sriracha, sesame seeds, ginger, garlic and sesame oil, and stir well to combine.

2. Preheat an oven proof grill pan over a gas burner on medium and 2. the oven to 350 degree F. Place the chicken in a large plastic bag or baking dish and cover with the marinade. Toss to combine and place in the refrigerator, turning frequently, to marinate at least 6 hours, preferably overnight.

3. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Pat the chicken dry and sprinkle on both sides with kosher salt.

4. Grill the chicken, skin-side up, until

5. Turn the chicken, and grill until the skin is browned and crispy, about 5 minutes.

Transfer the chicken skin-side up in the roasting pan to the oven, basting with the marinade occasionally, until cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes more.

6. Turn the chicken, and grill until the skin is browned and crispy, about 5 minutes.

Transfer the chicken skin-side up in the roasting pan to the oven, basting with the marinade occasionally, until cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes more.

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The El Paso Zoo now has even more to offer than their amazing animals, popular Splash Pad and gift shop; the zoo has recently revolutionized its cafés with locally grown produce, fresh bread made in house, and specialty salads.

While they have retained old favorites like hamburgers and hotdogs, they now have many options for the healthy-minded visitor, and they’re excited to show off their new products.

Miguel Guillen, the El Paso Zoo’s very own chef, has overseen the changes to the menu, the cafés, and the focus of the program itself.

Many facilities only have kitchen supervisors, which can limit them.

A chef has the ability to create products from scratch, which expands what can be offered. “A chef makes the product fresh,” Guillen explains, allowing him to create everything from tomato sauce to salad dressing from scratch and in house. The zoo is also committed to changing what products and ingredients they use depending on the season and what produce are available locally. Guillen

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Thanks to Guillen and his staff, the zoo can also now offer catering for different events held at the zoo, whether conferences, festivals or birthday parties. Karla Martinez, the zoo’s public relations representative, explains that with a chef they “have the possibility to do anything and everything at the zoo,” because Guillen makes everything himself.

This not only means that they can easily change the menu with the seasons, but that they can provide whatever an event needs.

The animals aren’t the only ones getting specially prepared, fresh meals these days at the zoo; visitors can now enjoy a healthy, fresh meal while playing in the Splash Pad and observing the amazing animals at the El Paso Zoo.

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he hardest working man in Classical Music has just taken his adventures to new heights.... literally.

When not acting as the Artistic Director of El Paso Pro-Musica, world renowned cellist Zuill Bailey is the Artistic Director of the Sitka Summer Music Festival each June in Sitka, Alaska.

At the culmination of the Festival, Bailey joined about fifteen other “Sitkans,” for the annual Sitka Trailworks Fundraiser. This event culminates with a seven-mile hike up Mt. Edgecumbe, the dormant Volcano.

Up Zuill went, but without walking sticks like his fellow hikers. He made the trek up the 3200-foot Mountain with his Carbon Fiber Cello on his back. Upon arriving at the top, he treated all to a cello concert.

Rain was lightly falling but that did not stop the determined cellist. He performed a number of small works including his Bach Cello Suites.

The alfresco concert was celebrated with champagne. Then it was time to place the cello upon his back once again and head down the mountain: another seven miles, but quite a feat. James Poulson, a photographer in Alaska for the Associated Press, captured the images and the AP featured Zuill and the Volcano as one of the “best news photos of the day.”

The El Paso Pro-Musica season will begin in October, but in the meantime, since the unforgettable hike, Zuill has performed as part of the Australian Festival of Chamber Music in Townsville, Australia. He has also recorded another CD, and has travelled once again to Alaska for the Fall Classics.

This trip, however, he plans on staying closer to the ground!

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September, 2013 Minutes into the pilot of FX’s new hour-

with the cold and conflicted Sonya Cross,

In the real world, the sociological contrasts

long crime thriller The Bridge, there is an

who has undiagnosed Aspergers syndrome

between the stable, developing American

overhead establishing shot of the city: It’s

(loosely described as a functional form of

city and the volatile Mexican border town

dark and set to no music, no sound but the

Autism) that through four episodes has yet to

need no illustration. In The Bridge, they turn

ambient drone of distant traffic and cold

be directly addressed. The source material for

this dichotomy into something uncomfortably

wind. You see the illuminated star on the

The Bridge is actually the critically acclaimed

reductive by casting white actors to play a

mountain, the skyline, the outlying streets,

European series Bron, which was set on the

majority of the El Paso-based characters.

and finally, Cuidad Juárez, a place so close

border shared by Denmark and Sweden;

Cross’s office is filled with old Texan men in

its sight is unavoidable to us yet so far that

the Aspergers is one of the few elements

white and black ten gallon hats, two of the

many El Pasoans haven’t set foot there in

transplanted directly from that show. The

three characters we meet at the El Paso Times

over a decade. In the context of the double

slow and intermittent reveal of her past and

are white, Lyle Lovett is lawyering around

supremely delightful Demian Bichir, and El

her personal life so far is characteristic of

town, and out of all the bars in El Paso they

Paso Homicide’s Sonya Cross (Get it? Her last

The Bridge’s method of trickling out details

could have Cross go to, she ends up in a

name is an applicable verb!), played by

and backstory while making it clear there are

quasi honky tonk talking to a guy whose drawl

Diane Kruger of Troy and Inglorious

more secrets to discover. Like a lot of the good

makes you wonder if he spawned from an

Basterds fame. Bichir is affable

television we’ve been treated to in the last

Odessa oil rig. Frustratingly, television still can’t

and charming as Ruiz: more

ten plus years, the rabbit hole the show seeks

resist making a Texas show even somewhere

than simply the Juarez

to explore begins seeming more like a head-

where so many spurs and Ford F-350s hardly

spinning labyrinth with each new hour.

seem in place. A city whose population is 83%

homicide investigation taking place in the episode, the shot is haunting but no less gorgeous.

At the time you read this, The Bridge will be in the home stretch of its first season on the air.

I am addressing it just four episodes in, and the need arises to make advance assumptions based on only what I have seen so far. The only one fit to print is that this is a meticulously assembled show with many diversions, constantly subverting what assumptions you might have about it. Much like the real life relationship between America and Mexico, a prolonged examination reveals interwoven layers you might have otherwise ignored.

Distilled to its core, The Bridge is two detectives with clashing personalities trying to solve a string of murders by a sadistic serial killer. If you think that the particular setting of the show is the lone source of its complexity, the nuance of its characters and their motivations will surprise you. Those detectives are Marco Ruiz, the Juarez cop played by the

Cop Who Doesn’t Take

Hispanic finds itself grossly underserved in

Bribes, he is the flawed and funny heart of

Speaking to El Pasoans about the show,

what happens to be the first television show

The Bridge. There’s

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For a new show, a peculiarity such as this

enjoy. But the facts don’t fully support those

Former Juarez chief of police Julian Leyzaola is

can open the floodgates of discussion with

creation stories, and showrunners don’t have

one of those responsible for the safer Juarez

regard to its realism. TV has always been more

as much control as we presume. Undoubtedly,

you see today compared to the Juarez of just

scrutinized than any other medium--when

there was pressure from FX--a network that

two years ago. In an interview he gave on NPR

something is consumed on a weekly basis,

has been on fire of late with such hits as The

in 2011, he said of the escalated war between

there’s just too much time for dissection, for

Americans, Louie, American Horror Story,

drug cartels, “There’s all this structure and

plot structures and character motivations to

and now The Bridge--to cast enough white

paraphernalia around the narcos, as if they

turn over in the audience’s heads until a show’s

characters in important roles to draw a larger

are invincible people, or indestructible people.

verisimilitude becomes a popular concern.

audience. Shameful, but unless you let it, the

We have to get rid of this. In the end, the

This behavior has only been aggravated in

questionable casting doesn’t spoil an otherwise

criminals need to go back to being viewed just

the Twitter age: Even shows as unequivocally

whip-smart show that prides itself on treating

as criminals.” In his line of work, this mentality

adored as Mad Men or The Wire are/were

its subject and its audience with respect. The

is undoubtedly crucial to keeping a foothold on

given weekly and impartial autopsies by their

Devil is in the details, and for some El Pasoans

such wide and disparate crime. Further from

most loyal fans.

I’ve talked to about The Bridge, the liberties FX

the frontlines, however, criminality is best

has taken place the show into the proverbial

considered more delicately--not even as

And since its infancy, TV is an unwieldy medium

uncanny valley where they feel left out in the

criminality but as flaws that comprise only parts

within which to create. We like to consider

cold by just a few careless decisions. All things

of characters. The serial killer, the crooked cops,

Breaking Bad or The Sopranos the result of a

considered, the only unforgivably dubious part

the alcoholic-neurotic journalist, the ruthless

single person’s vision because, in part, we--at

of the show is Diane Kruger’s character getting

smugglers, the border-profiteering lawyers, the

least, us nerds--want to believe in something

perfect cell phone reception in the Franklin

indifferent public, even the two main characters

like auteur theory when it comes to things we

Mountains.

whose well-meaning intentions sometimes

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The violence in northern Mexico, along with its relationship to America’s War on Drugs and the continued rise of immigration, is underreported and largely ignored outside of our region. And even though The Bridge is often a buddy cop drama, the stories it wants to tell are important ones. Three minutes of this show is all it takes to let you know you’re not watching CSI: El Paso. And while it differs in many ways from how HBO’s The Wire introduced the real Baltimore to a national audience, it shares that series’ empathy with the underprivileged and misguided. It deals with criminality, even the serial killer they’re hunting, as humanity that must be fully understood to negotiate properly. Detective Cross is fiercely protective of her crime scenes and blurts the phrase “It’s illegal!” more than a couple times over the first four episodes, and each time the words feel a little more hollow than before.

The show’s producers claim that the initial serial killer plot (which dabbles in some contrived 24-ish theatrics but avoids most genre cliches) will not need even the entire first season to reach a resolution, and that they don’t know for sure where the series will go beyond the first 13 hours. I’m betting they will find new ways to address crime in a way that challenges long-held prejudices and address El Paso-Juarez as a place that inspires optimism. For as long as The Bridge is on air or streaming on Netflix later on, El Paso will be seen by the rest of the country at least partially through the prism of this television show. As someone who has recently moved here, I’ll say this: As much as an hour of TV can do justice to the liveliness and potential of a community, The Bridge does to El Paso. They will believe a city is more than just its headlines.

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| By: Felipa Solis |

It is officially THE END of the Summer Movie Blockbuster Season. I am not sure I can handle another Super Action Hero with 3D powers until next summer, but the summer of 2013 did deliver some great Zombie action, and a little paranormal activity, that kept me up night after night. My summer film true confessional... I loved the Biggest Box Office loss of the summer, “ The Lone Ranger.” Blame it on Armie Hammer or still fondly remembering the days of Johnny Depp on “21 Jump Street.” I slept through “Star Trek,” twice. I learned that fast zombies are worse than slow ones, and minions, by the gallons are exceptionally cute. Here are my last two summer film offerings.

The Wolverine

who he had to kill, and questions the need

super hero who is immortal?

for his own immortality. He is suddenly I believe he has appeared on the screen

summoned by a Japanese millionaire, who

This film takes on an entirely different

six times now. I have really lost count. The

years earlier was saved by The Wolverine,

approach and here the Wolverine is not

Wolverine is the introspective super hero

and needs his help yet again. Immortality

your typical X- Person. The Wolverine

from X-Men and comic books who is more

and eternity is the problem for both Logan

becomes a Samurai

brooding and serious than other men with

and the dying man.

and

suddenly

Off he goes to Japan, whereby there are

to help his old friend,

flashbacks of prisoner camps in Nagasaki,

his granddaughter and

Hugh Jackman again appears to live in the

where the Wolverine did his good deed.

to protect him from

shoes of Logan/Wolverine. He has many

But here is the question… why would

what appears to be a

ghosts to deal with including still pining

he be stuck in solitary confinement in a

devilish

over his lost love Jean Grey, the mutant

prisoner of war camp if he were indeed a

doctor. Jackman is always

his action hero peers.

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is

fighting the Yakuza

steel, and is clearly more tormented than

but

beautiful

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deep in character, but some of the supporting players are not stellar in the acting department.

As he slashes his way through his own demons and his sword-toting enemies, The Wolverine finally cracks a smile, but then goes on to sulk and fight some more.

I realize I have said nothing here. I don’t want to give it all away, yet, this summer’s action has just not kept my attention. Perhaps I need to sit and relax some more when watching popcorn thrillers.

Or maybe it is just because it appears to be the same premise over and over.

Enjoy The Wolverine… the guys probably will.

Hugh Jackman is a versatile actor. There will most assuredly be a sequel.

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The Conjuring

September, 2013

and Ron Livingston, who I always identify as the troubled employee in the very funny

This review will be short simply because

“Office Space.”

Prepare yourself for no

I am still in shock. Not because the film is

CGI, and “The Conjuring” is absolutely gore-

bad by any means, on the contrary, one of

free, yet it is one of the most frightening

the better films this year, and certainly the

films I have seen in quite some time. Blame

most thought provoking this summer. I remain in that “shock state,” because I was not expecting such a strong story and such a scary, scary night. Nothing is worse than watching a frightening film and realizing that it is indeed a true story.

James Wan, the young Director of such films as the “Saw” series (and has big plans for

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“Fast and the Furious 7”) was truly inspired

it on the sound effects that literally bolt you

by the story of the Warrens, a couple in the

out of your seat. You can also attribute the

1970’s whose stories of “Ghost Busting”

fear factor to the paranormal activity that

made headlines, and led to yet another

you actually don’t see. That is the beauty of

story and subsequent film “The Amityville

the direction here; the fear of the unknown

Horror,” also based on a true story.

in confined rooms is what haunts.

The Warren’s achieved real life notoriety

This is a very well done film, and early buzz

themselves for this particular investigation,

indicates it was the winner at the box office.

and are played by very solid actors Patrick

This film was up against big money “Red

Wilson and Lili Taylor who is absolutely

2” and “R.I.P.D.”. James Wan clearly did

scene stealing. They work 24/7 to rid the

his homework with the direction and the

home of the Perron family from things that

storyline. Is this ghost story for real? You will

go bump in the night, and that they do! The

lock and re-lock your doors about 20 times

Perrons are played by Vera Farmiga, whom

when you see this film. You may just leave

you may remember from “Up in the Air,”

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The CITY AGENDA September 2013

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Sept. 6

R.G.T Live! Open Mic Singers and songwriters of all ages are encouraged to

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Sept. 1

Labor Day Celebration and Wine Tasting Featuring Julio Ortiz

come out to the RGT Live!

Sept. 6 Minerpalooza

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The University of Texas at El Paso

Open Mic night from 6:30

will host Minerpalooza on Glory Road

to 10 p.m. at the Rio Grande

and Sun Bowl Drive from 6:00 p.m. to

Theatre in downtown Las Cruces.

11:45 p.m. Enjoy a night of free live

Acoustic musicians, singers and

entertainment, carnival attractions,

Come and enjoy a day of wine and

songwriters will compete to be part

performances by Paydirt Pete, the

music at Zin Valle from 1:00 to 4:00

of the showcase that proves Las

p.m. on Labor Day.

Cruces has talent.

Admission is free.

Info: riograndetheatre.com

UTEP Cheer Squad and Golddiggers, as well as a kids zone, beverage garden and more.

Info: 747-5670 or minerpalooza.com

Sept. 6-Oct. 19

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Sept. 6

First Friday Artwalk & San Elizario Ghost Tour

Alfresco! Fridays

Through the fall months, the Rudolph Dealerships will be coming together to present Movies in the Canyon at the McKelligon Canyon Amphitheatre.

The 11th Season of free outdoor

Movies will commence at 8:30 p.m.,

concerts starts at 6 p.m. at the Arts

admission is free.

Festival Plaza in downtown El Paso.

Enjoy appetizers, refreshments and music

For Info: 534-0665 or

as you peruse through art and history.

alfrescofridays.com

Entrance into the galleries is free and open

Sept. 6: Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory Sept. 7: The Green Lantern

from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. For those

Sept. 6: Brown Betty-Classic Rock

brave enough, the ghost tour will begin at

Sept. 13: Prime the 80’s

Sept. 13: Here Comes the Boom

10:00 p.m. and is $10.

Info: 851-0093 or SanElizarioHistoricArtDistrict.com

Xperience-80’s classic, Retro

Sept. 14: Breaking Dawn pt. 2

Sept. 20: Austin Jimmy Murphy-Blues

Sept. 20: The Amazing Spiderman

Sept. 27: Latin Variety

Sept. 21: Dolphin Tale Sept. 27: Stuart Little Sept. 28: The Avengers

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Sept. 14

German-American Oktoberfest Night Run

Stock Car RacingSeason’s Last Points Race

Fort Bliss will host the 20th annual

to La Vina Winery for delicious wine

Don’t miss the last points race of the

Freedom Crossing from 4:00 to 11 p.m.

and music. Bring a picnic or a snack and

season at the El Paso Speedway Park

There will be a 5K and 8K with prizes

sit out on the lawn and enjoy all your

at 7:45. General admission is $12 and

going to the top three male and female

favorite songs. Admission is free.

$9 for military, students and seniors.

finishers. Hang out after the race for

Kids under the age of 5 are free.

live entertainment, German coffee,

Info: 791-8749 or

bratwurst, pastries and beer.

Music on the Patio From 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. come out

&

epspeedwaypark.com

Blues Brews 14

German-American Night Run at

Info: 744-5794 or ganightrun.com

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15 Sept. 15

Mission Trail Art Market Experience culture at the Mission

Blues & Brews

The Color Run 5K – El Paso

Trail Art Market at San Elizario Historic

Support local children and adults

At last The Color Run is coming to

timeless home accents, or seasonal

Sept. 14

District from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shop for delicate pottery, vibrant jewelry,

with disabilities and enjoy a day of

El Paso! Participate in the happiest

decorations. There will also be unique

100% Craft beer, music and artisan

and most colorful race on the planet

paintings, sculptures and photography.

food at Hope & Anchor Bar from 5:30

at Ascarate Park beginning at 8 a.m.

Sweet and savory treats will also be

p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission is $40 and

Registration is $45 for individuals and

offered. Admission is free.

includes tastings, food, entertainment

$40 for team members.

Info: 851-0093 or

Info: thecolorrun.com/el-paso/

MissionTrailArtMarket.com

and a commemorative glass.

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Final German Oktoberfest

Night of the Living Dead

The German Air Force Defense Center

Come celebrate the 50th anniversary

is hosting it’s 10th German Oktoberfest

of the El Paso Playhouse. Admission

from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Admission

is $10 for adults and $7 for seniors,

is $30 per person and includes

military and students.

authentic German music,

Info: 532-1317 or

food and beer.

elpasoplayhouse.com

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JAMEILL SHOWERS...

Photo provided by: Utep Athletics

September, 2013

Photo provided by: Texas A&M Athletics

THE NEW

BWIG MA | By: Bob Nitzburg |

hen Utep’s new head football coach Sean Kugler arrived in El Paso last

winter, big things were expected. The former miner player and assistant coach left the NFL Pittsburgh Steelers for a chance to return Utep to

football glory. His first big news was the signing of Texas A&M quarterback Jameill Showers, who picked Utep over a reported 25 schools.

Showers, who has 2 years of eligibility remaining, decided to transfer rather than sit on the bench at College Station behind returning Heisman trophy winner Johnny Manziel. Because he graduated early from A&M, Showers enrolled in graduate school at Utep and immediately became eligible.

“I came to visit and fell in love with the area”, he said. “Utep just gave me the same vibe as I got when A&M recruited me.”

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“I came to visit and fell in love with the area. Utep just gave me the same vibe as I got when A&M recruited me.”

Utep changed it’s pre-season training camp from Socorro to Alpine, Texas this year and ironically that’s where Showers was born. “That was weird because I hadn’t been back there since I was three.”

Showers runs a 4.6 second 40-yard dash, and at 6’2” and 220 pounds is a big time football player.

Coach Kugler sent him the Utep playbook while he was still cramming for finals at A&M so he could learn the Miner system before fall camp began. I mentioned on the “Miner Minute” on Fox radio two months ago that unless Showers broke both legs at Camp Alpine, he’d be the starting quarterback. One Utep official, who shall remain nameless, told me, “He’d start with one bad leg.” So it wasn’t a surprise when Coach Kugler announced on August 21st that Jameill would be his starter. Showers’ birthday is September 6th, the day

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before the Miners season home opener against the New Mexico Lobos. Before that announcement Showers told me, “The best present I could get is to start and win.” When asked about playing in Conference USA versus the big bad Southeast Conference Showers told me, “I know there are a bunch of good players and good teams, but we’re shooting for number one in the Conference.”

Utep plays a rare late season non-conference game against none other than Texas A&M, Showers’ old school…“there’s gonna be a lot of friendly trash talk, I know that, but I definitely want to beat my old teammates.” I asked Jameill if he would be circling Saturday, November 2nd on his calendar, the date of the A&M game, “I’d be lying if I said I wasn’t.” As I stood sweating in the 100-degree heat in the Sun Bowl, with my feet burning on the artificial turf, Showers seemed cool as cucumber…not one bead of perspiration on his brow.

As I finished my list of questions to El Paso’s latest sports transplant, he had one for me.

Let me preface this by saying, remember he has an undergraduate degree from Texas A&M, an excellent academic institution, and just started working on his master’s in construction management. I had my thinking cap on expecting a real brain-twister. Jameill then asked me… “What’s the best place for Mexican food in El Paso?”

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September, 2013 This October 17th El Paso will experience one

| By: Cristina Chavez |

of the most epic events of the year. Mesa Street Grill is hosting the MESA STREET EVENT, a night filled with cocktails, cigars, and fashion.

Celebrating launch of The City Magazine’s September issue and Wilhelmina Bazaar Model Management’s

kickoff

of

Mercedes-Benz

fashion week, Tobacco Tin will present the guest of honor, the infamous Matt Booth, with his line of premium cigars, Room101 Cigars.

As a musician in the Los Angeles rock scene Booth founded Room101 Brand, a luxury life-style brand in 2003. The

Smokey Night

company’s mission is simple: world domination.

Booth began designing one-of-a-kind silver pieces out of a desire to create jewelry that represented his own artistic

on Mesa Street

A Mesa Street Grill Event with

style. His incredible commitment to detail and quality quickly established the brand as a success and Room101 soon had a substantial celebrity following including Guy Fieri, Chuck Liddell, and Busta Rhymes to name a few.

After meeting and connecting with individuals from the cigar industry at a fashion event, Booth began his relationship with cigars. He traveled to Honduras to explore a tobacco factory and his experience moved him. Realizing the intricacies of cigar making and how the handmade craftsmanship paralleled jewelry making, he launched Room101 Cigars in 2009. It was then that Booth began his relationship with Camacho Cigars, a division of Davidoff Cigars, and embarked on a 90 day “Room101/ Camacho Conspiracy Tour.”

Matt Booth

Booth calls Room101 “a conspiracy” because he says, “I don’t really think there are words to describe it.” The term is undoubtedly representative of his innate bold flavor of doing things his own way.

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The brand’s strong Asian influence is evident through many of the characters Booth has designed that originate from Japanese Buddhism. While serving in the Marines in Okinawa, Japan, he spent much of his time visiting sacred spaces and monuments.

The Okinawa shisa dog, believed to protect against evil, made a lasting impact on Booth and inspired him to create his own version of the shisa, the FU, one of Room101’s main characters.

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September, 2013 Room101 Cigars line consists of the Ltd Namakubi, Namakubi Ecuador, O.S.O.K., Daruma, Serie HN, San Andres, Room101, and Room101 Connecticut. True to his style Booth creates cigars with bold flavors and designs each smoke to be an experience. The

latest limited edition, the Serie HN, features a spicy Honduran Criollo ’98 wrapper that is purposefully paired with a Brazilian Mata binder in order to create a perfect harmony.

Using a creamy Dominican and Honduran Navarette filler the blending of this cigar produces a complexity of tastes proving that Booth’s precision is paired with the finest tobacco in the world.

The future of Room101 appears vast with increasing worldwide coverage on both Matt Booth and Room101 in major lifestyle, fashion, and specialty magazines as well as appearances on network television. As Booth says, “The only way you can fail is if you quit,” and it is clear he is charging ahead.

Tobacco Tin is proud to be a purveyor of Room101 Cigars. Room101 Brand currently includes a custom jewelry line, premium cigars, bespoke leather goods, smoking accessories,

custom-made

knives

and

instruments. Booth’s new venture is Swille & Swancke, a collaboration with Chris Winters entailing bow ties cast in porcelains and ceramics. For more on Room101 Brand products visit www.room101brand.com.

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September, 2013

Rising Interest Rates and Your Portfolio

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nvestors have grown accustomed in recent years to historically low interest rates. Though there have been periods of upward movement, since 1981 the general long-term direction of rates has been downward. Starting in December

2008, the Federal Reserve Board lowered its target rate to between 0.25% and zero to try to ensure that credit would be available to promote economic recovery. But what happens when the trend reverses? The decline in bond yields produced a bull market in bonds over the last decade, because bond prices move in the opposite direction from yields. That means that as rates begin to rise again, you should expect bond prices to begin to reverse direction.

Here are some factors to consider in

Treasury bond yields rose because investors

and-hold strategies do not necessarily apply

anticipation of a future with rising interest

preferred the relative safety of U.S. debt

within everybody’s investment strategy so

rates. Keep an eye on the maturity dates of

to that of individual companies. If you own

it’s best to check your risk tolerance and time

your bonds. The prices of bonds with longer

preferred stock shares, remember that

horizon often as it pertains to your portfolio

maturities will feel the most impact from

because the dividend they pay is fixed, prices

strategy and make the necessary changes to

rising interest rates, but individual bonds can

of preferred shares typically behave much

best weather the coming storms.

be held to maturity to avoid loss of principal.

like those of bonds and also could be affected

Also, laddering a bond portfolio—staggering

by rate changes. Rising rates also could

Another thing to consider is how often the

maturity dates so you can reinvest the

bring better returns on savings accounts,

market cycles. Just because the bond market

proceeds as each bond matures—can help

certificates of deposit, and money market

has been up for some time now, just as

you adjust over time to rising rates. A bond

instruments. (However, remember to include

gravity pulls weight down naturally, so was it

mutual fund’s duration can suggest the

the impact of inflation when considering the

expected for interest rates to rise. The best

fund’s sensitivity to rate changes; the longer

return on such cash alternatives.)

way to mitigate your risk in your portfolio is proper diversification. Make sure you have

the duration, the more vulnerable it may be.

Review your bond portfolio to see whether

The Federal Reserve has said any increase in

a good balance within your portfolio of the

a potential loss of value would offset the

its target rate will depend on the state of the

proper asset classes such as bonds and

benefits of the higher income that longer‐

economy, but other interest rates have already

stocks. Weigh in the need for appropriate

dated maturities generally offer. Bond prices

begun to rise. Remember that everyone’s

alternative investments and understand the

don’t necessarily rise and fall equally; various

investment objectives are different and

necessary risks associated to your portfolio.

bond types or maturities may react more

thus not every investment strategy applies.

One final comment is paying too much

strongly to interest rate changes or represent

Proper financial planning is always the best

attention to the financial news. We are

a better value than other categories. For

option in helping you navigate through the

bombarded with information online, through

example, during the fall 2008 financial crisis,

ever-changing

that

television, etc. We can get information on

the difference between corporate and U.S.

surrounds us daily. The days of the buy-

any topic faster nowadays than ever before.

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Another thing to consider is how often the market cycles. Just because the bond market has been up for some time now, just as gravity pulls weight down naturally, so was it expected for interest rates to rise.

The best way to mitigate your risk in your portfolio is proper diversification.

Bobby Blanco Partner & Director of Insurance & Estate Planning Wealth Management Advisor Strategic Wealth Advisors Terrace Gardens Office Park 600 Sunland Park, Building One, Ste 100 El Paso, Texas 79912 (915) 532-8885 Office (915) 842-9532 fax (915) 588-7897 cell bblanco@sw-advisors.com www.sw-advisors.com Views and opinions expressed are those of Bobby Blanco and are subject to change based on market and other conditions. It is general in nature, is provided for informational purposes only, and should not be construed as specific investment advice. Consult a financial advisor regarding your specific situation.

Remember that news stations report the

to prosperous growth in one’s portfolio but

news so do not get caught up on an emotional

rather having a solid investment strategy can

rush to make a decision based on short-term

make all the difference. Now might be a good

trends, but rather seek guidance from your

time to review your portfolio to see whether

Diversification does not assure an investor a profit nor does it protect against market loss.

financial advisor to see how current conditions

it’s positioned to handle the possibility of

Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

can affect your overall plan. Most people

higher interest rates in the future.

lose money in their portfolios as a result of investor performance rather than investment

Make that call today!

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September, 2013

NO MORE SWEAT Axillary hyperhidrosis (underarm sweating) is a significant problem causing staining, wetness, odor and embarrassment in approximately 3% of the population in the United States. Hyperhidrosis can affect other areas of the body as well, but the major problem arises from axillary sweating in the majority of people. | By: Lyle D. Weeks, M.D. |

Dr Lyle D. Weeks, MD Envy Aesthetic Center 5407 N Mesa (915) 845 - 3223 envyaestheticcenter.com

In

the

normal

especially

those

population, containing

complications.

point have resulted in a greater than 90%

A recent technological advance has provided

satisfaction rate with minimal side effects.

a better solution for the problem. Mira-Dry is

This can be used only in the axillary area, not

the trade name of a radio-frequency apparatus

hands or feet. The procedure also results in

that delivers energy to the subcutaneous fat

a significant reduction of axillary hair. Recent

layer which are located in the axillary sweat

presentations on Dr. Oz, Good Morning

glands. It is non-invasive, done in the office

American and Rachel Ray have increased

under local anesthesia. Two treatments are

public awareness of this new and effective

recommended. The treatment results are

procedure. Post treatment discomfort is

an approximate 90% reduction of sweat.

managed by cool compresses and ibuprofen.

The results are permanent. Studies to this

Now available in El Paso.

deodorants, Aluminum

Chloride result in satisfactory control of the excessive moisture and odor. Higher

Before

After

Before

After

concentrations of Aluminum Chloride can provide some relief for individuals with more significant problems, but treatment results in significant skin irritation in most patients.

Injections of Botox or Dysport are effective but must be repeated every 3 to 9 months.

Anticholinergic drugs are somewhat effective but have significant side effects. Aggressive superficial

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Mesa Street Grill

The Italian Kitchen West

2525 N. Mesa Street | 915.532.1881 www.mesastreetgrill.com

450 Thorn Ave. | 915.842.0775 theitaliankitchenelp.com

Mesa Street Grill is the city’s fine dining leader.

Guests enjoy the luxurious main dining room, warm ambiance of the Private Dining Room, the pub-style bar and climate-controlled, open air patio. The restaurant’s food, wine and service are award winning. All beef is 100% USDA Prime. Whether it is a business lunch, special celebration, gathering of friends or date night, Mesa Street Grill will make sure your experience is simply sensational.

The Italian Kitchen West uses the finest homemade, gourmet ingredients to make your dining experience a real pleasure. Chicken Marsala, a local favorite for many years, is one of the finest Italian chicken dishes on our menu! It’s a real southwest food flavor fusion of Mexican-style green chile chicken wrapped in our world-famous pasta and topped with gourmet cheese. Of course never forget our signature dish, Meat Lasagna, a true blue ribbon dish of the Italian Kitchen for many years. The Italian Kitchen West caters large or small events and offers a private party room.

The Rib Hut

Star City Kitchen & Bar

2612 N. Mesa | 915.532.7427 ribhutelpaso.com

2603 N. Mesa | 915.307.4496 starcitykitchen.com

Famed for its slow-cooked, mouth-watering barbeque. Try the big, beefy ribs or baby-backed, mesquite-smoked pork ribs. The brisket is always lean, smoked, and thinly sliced. The sausage is spiced perfectly and always juicy. The chicken fried steak is the best in the south west. Rib Hut also offers a tempting selection of steaks deliciously grilled to your liking, as well as the half-pound Angus steak burger, which is served with your choice of toppings and ice cold beer. The atmosphere is relaxing and the staff is friendly. The Rib Hut can cater any size party or event. Come see why Rib Hut has been El Paso’s favorite.

Star City Kitchen & Bar has a whole new menu featuring lunch, dinner and breakfast all day long as well as “drinks and late eats,” this is one Texas-style restaurant that will keep you coming back for more. Star City is open late nights on weekends and closed on Mondays. Come in and enjoy El Paso’s Japanese Cuisine finest late-night cuisine.

Japanese Cuisine

ITALIANS

Katsura Sushi Restaurant

5380 N. Mesa Suite 110 | 915.400.4550 www.italianselpaso.com

5380 N. Mesa | 915.584.6160 1920 N. Zaragoza | 915.857.2222 katsuraelpaso.com

Italians offers authentic cuisine with a friendly and elegant environment for all occasions. We offer a delicious lunch menu ranging from $7-10. Enjoy Pasta al Pesto Italian pasta with a botanical blend of basilico, garlic,olive oil and pine nuts sauce all paired with $4 pours of house wine every day during lunch.

Dinner offers the romantic setting for a perfect night out with that special someone. Chef Keeley’s masterful creations and beautiful presentation will certainly impress your pallet. Made fresh every day, nothing canned, Italians is the experience. Italians does it fresher!

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Japanese Cuisine

For the best sushi in El Paso look no further than Katsura Sushi Restaurant. With two locations across town, you can enjoy premium sushi as well as an abundance of Asian cuisine anywhere in the city. Stop by and experience their relaxed atmosphere featuring live music and delicious modern Japanese dining.

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