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MARCH 2010 Compl imentary

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Contents March 2010

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59 66 63

D e p a r t m e n t s

12 From The Publisher

History Worth Knowing

14 Girl Time

Tips, Trends, And Fancies

18 Queen City Jewels

Happenings You Don’t Want To Miss

22 Money Talks

Leveraging Your Purchasing Power

24 On The Move

Charlotte Women Making Strides

25 Work Notes

Set Goals, Find Success

59 Fashion

Making A Splash With Rain Boots

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63 Beauty

Pretty Primers

66 At Home

Shirley Fulton Renovates A Home, Works To Revitalize A Neighborhood

74 Health Matters

Stand Up For Good Posture

76 Health Flash What You Need To Know To Stay Well 80 Meet Our Advertisers

The Wellness Source Meets A Need

82 Tomorrow’s Charlotte Woman Charlotte’s Future Fabulous Females

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Charlotte Woman Today’s

Business/Lifestyle

Volume XIII, Number 11 March 2010 PUBLISHER

Belva Greenage ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Fern Howerin Ed itor

Michelle Young Hubacher Assistant Ed itor

Karsen Price ART D IRECTor

Anita O’Hara SENIOR GRAPHIC D ESIGNER

Cara Gracie Sales Director

Kristen Dibble Sales Executive

Barbara Herd Business Manager

Nikki Wilson WEb Designer

Cliff McNamara Contributing Ed itor

Leigh Barrett CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

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26 Who’s Got Style? Stylist Nicole Sinclair Gives Voice To Your Fashion Flair

CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS

53 Frugal Fashionistas

Check Out Our Outfit Finds (For Under $125)

32 Baby Steps Toward Doing Good

Michelle Tunno Buelow’s Accessories Become “Neccessories”

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36 Vino Weekend

Charlotte’s Wine & Food Weekend Pours It On For A Good Cause

40 Purses With Purpose

Find The Handbag That Works For You

Jennifer Bradford-Epstein Fiona Harmon Melinda Johnston Monique Brown McKenzie Shay Merritt Debra Moffitt-Leslie Karsen Price Lee Rhodes Nikki Wilson

OnTheCover Nyq uell Mashay, of carolina taent, Models A Dress by DVF Diane Von Furstenberg and A necklace by emily & ashley. Fashions provided by neiman marcus and styled by nicole sinclair.

Augusto Photography James Brown Scott Stiles 5200 Park Road, Suite 111 Charlotte, NC 28209 704/521-6872 www.todayscharlottewoman.com Today’s Charlotte Woman is published by Today’s Woman Inc., and is distributed on a complimentary basis throughout the greater Charlotte area. Subscription rate is $20 per year for 11 issues plus the TCW Resource Guide. Copyright ©2010 Today’s Woman, Inc. All rights reserved. Copying or reproduction, in part or in whole, is strictly prohibited. Today’s Charlotte Woman and Today’s Woman Inc. do not necessarily endorse the views and perceptions of contributors or advertisers.

Photo taken at hodges Taylor Gallery; painting shown, “untitled” (White Vortex), is the work of randy shull.

44 Successful Digs

Dress For Success Charlotte Gets A Makeover

48 Women’s History Month

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The women of TCW have found that social media outlets enhance relationships, make information gathering easier, and keep us in the loop with just a click. Want to be in the loop with us? Find Today’s Charlotte Woman on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

Go behind the scenes with Denyce Graves, opera singer extraordinaire, in TCW’s Snapshots, a Web-exclusive series that spotlights unique and fascinating women. Graves makes an appearance in Charlotte March 13 through 20 at Belk Theater, where she portrays the feisty gypsy Carmen in Opera Carolina’s production of Georges Bizet’s masterpiece Carmen. na

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This month, art director Anita O’Hara and editor Michelle Young Hubacher competed to pull together the most fashionable outfit for under $125. (See page 53.) Visit todayscharlottewoman.com to vote on the ensemble that’s the most stylish, and you’ll be entered to win a pack of beauty products from TCW.

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For many women, beautiful hair is the epitome of femininity. Dermatologist Paradi Mirmirani, M.D., FAAD, insists there are ways to have beautiful hair without overtaxing your bank account. “We can trim our hair care expenses,” she says. “But the ultimate goal with any type of change in our hair care routine should be to maintain healthy hair.” From visiting the salon less frequently to using fewer products to buying the correct brush, Dr. Mirmirani offers tips for having a head full of healthy hair — for less.

You don’t have to own a historic home to enjoy paint colors rich in history and character. Any estate will do — whether it be 100 years or 100 days old. Let your walls be your canvas, and celebrate America’s heritage with hues rich in tradition and lore. For tips on choosing the right historic shades for you — whether it be Carolina Inn Crossroads Gold, Churchill Hotel Brown, or Betsy Ross House Moss — visit our Web site.

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FromThePublisher

A History Worth Knowing

t’s Women’s History Month — time to celebrate our achievements and the contributions we’ve made to our country! This year, the National Women’s History Project marks its 30th anniversary by embracing the theme of “Writing Women Back into History.” “It often seems that the history of women is written in invisible ink,” NWHP organizers explain. “Even when recognized in their own times, women are frequently left out of the history books.” To honor the 2010 theme, NWHP is highlighting pivotal themes from previous years. Each of these past themes recognizes a different aspect of women’s achievements — from ecology to art; from sports to politics. In that spirit, I’d like to recognize some of the contributions of North Carolina women to our state, national, and world history, courtesy of ncmuseumofhistory.org. The historically significant efforts of North Carolina women were documented as early as October 1774, when Penelope Barker and Elizabeth King, along with 51 other motivated women, organized one of the first women’s political actions in the United States. Together, they formed an alliance that wholeheartedly supported the American cause against “taxation without representation.” Other key contributions of women in our state over the past 50 years include the following history makers: 1962 – Judge Susie Sharp is the first woman to serve on the North Carolina Supreme Court. 1968 – Margaret Taylor Harper enters the race for lieutenant governor of North Carolina, becoming the first woman to run for statewide office.

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1977 – Isabella Cannon is elected mayor of Raleigh, becoming the first female mayor of a major North Carolina city. 1988 – Gertrude B. Elion and research partner George H. Hitchings win the Nobel Prize in Medicine, for their pioneering research in drug development at Burroughs Wellcome in Research Triangle Park. 1992 – Eva M. Clayton is elected to the United States House of Representatives, becoming the first African-American woman to represent North Carolina in Congress. 1996 – Elaine F. Marshall is elected North Carolina’s first female secretary of state. 2000 – Beverly E. Perdue is elected North Carolina’s first female lieutenant governor; in 2008, she is elected North Carolina’s first female governor. While these accomplishments define important moments in history across North Carolina, TCW continues to celebrate women making their own bits of history, right here in the Charlotte area. We hope you enjoy this issue and its focus on fashion, accomplishment, and history. We invite you to visit nwhp.org for information on the National Women’s History Project, where you’ll find inspiring background material about the Project’s 30th anniversary celebration. And please let us know what you are doing to honor the strong women in your life — we’d love to hear from you. Simply e-mail us at info@todayscharlottewoman.com. Honoring all you history makers,

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lamp his wife wouldn’t let him ditch years ago is actually worth thousands of dollars. Or, of course, the eye-opening news that the family’s “original” painting is worth about three bucks. In each hour-long ROADSHOW episode, specialists from the country’s leading auction houses — Bonhams & Butterfields, Christie’s, Doyle New York, Skinner, and Sotheby’s — and independent dealers from across the nation offer free appraisals of antiques and collectibles. Cameras capture personal stories of family heirlooms, yard-sale bargains, and long-lost items salvaged from attics and basements, while experts reveal the fascinating truths (and sometimes really funny reactions from owners) about these finds. >

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What’s Hot In Antiques This Year Although ANTIQUES ROADSHOW is considered more fortune maker than fortune teller, in honor of the show’s 14th season, show organizers offer predictions for the 2010 antiques market from ROADSHOW appraiser and prognosticator Lark Mason: •

Large D-flawless diamonds and finerquality jewelry will be strong sellers, serving as a hedge for wealthy collectors in the turbulent economy.

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Most Wanted Marching Into The Season’s Looks

s we make our way toward March’s lamblike exit, we start considering a switch from wool to linen, from black and gray to floral and white. Arlene Goldstein, vice president of Trend Merchandising and Fashion Direction for Belk Inc., gives us her list of the season’s “Most Wanted.”

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tures, and embellishments. Feminine Blouse Partner this classic with a pencil skirt or a pair of jeans. Anything Floral Flowers are iconic this season — take your pick. Ruffled Dress Tiers of fabric are appearing as an all-over treatment, or carefully placed as a single feature on the dress.

Flirty Skirt Slip into a skirt with feminine details: a dome shape, uneven hem, folds, gathers, or ruching.

Bold Necklace Frame your face with an overthe-top accent piece. The one pictured above is from Erica Lyons (Belk, $70).

Handcrafted Top Blouses with raw edges, pleats, embellishments, and corsage treatments add a touch of sophisticated appeal.

Jeweled Sandals Beads, rhinestones, and cool, offbeat elements put sparkle in your step.

Something Denim The old standby is finding its way into everything from dresses to shoes. New Classic Cardigan The latest looks in what Goldstein calls this “completer piece” include patterns, tex-

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New Plaids And Checks A Bold-Colored Dress Shirt Patterned Shorts A Casual Sports Coat Boat Shoes Bow Ties — Those pictured above are from Saddlebred (Belk, $36). >

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ho is going to tell the bride’s sister her faux-hawk needs to become a bob before the big day? Who will calm the bride’s nerves when she starts to hyperventilate — at the altar? That would be you, the bridesmaid. The wedding experts at The Knot have unveiled a book to help you cope, should you find yourself standing up for one of your best friends or a distant cousin on her wedding day. The Knot Bridesmaid Handbook: Help the Bride Shine Without Losing Your Mind (Clarkson Potter, 2009) is packed with particulars on how to fulfill the duties of being a bridesmaid with flair. Among the topics covered are biggest bridesmaid mistakes, and etiquette Q&As — from ways an attendant can navigate a tight budget to tips on giving gifts and throwing parties. You will also learn the answers to pressing questions such as where the idea of hosting

“showers” originated, and whether the bridesmaids in a wedding have always worn dresses of the same color. The guide is divided into sections, from “Get Your Wallet Ready” to “This Is It: The Wedding,” describing what’s expected from a bridesmaid along the way and the many roles she’ll play. For example, on the day of the wedding, she’ll be wearing four hats — mind reader, cheerleader, gopher, happy hostess — in addition to whatever headpiece she might already have on. And you thought all you had to do was look pretty in a shrimp-colored strapless gown! Visit theknot.com for information.

Going Above And Way Beyond When it comes to duties of the maid of honor, there is definitely a wide range of expectations. It’s best to have an honest discussion with the bride, to make sure her wishes don’t clash with your impression of what she wants you to do. Once you have the basic responsibilities outlined, the sky’s the limit on what “extras” you might decide to initiate. Carley Roney and the editors of TheKnot.com suggest several options for going above and beyond the call of duty, including the following: Ask the bride when she expects the invitations to be ready and plan an informal gathering. Ask each bridesmaid to bring something to eat, crank up the tunes, and divide the duties of writing addresses, stuffing envelopes, and putting on stamps. Not only will you have fun, but you’ll also be helping the bride finish a very tedious job!

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xperience the violin like you never have before, at a one-night performance by German virtuoso David Garrett, April 1, at Knight Theater. A child prodigy who, at age 8, was being booked as a soloist with orchestras such as the London Philharmonic and Los Angeles Philharmonic, the now-28-year-old musician — who has doubled as a Banana Republic model — has carved out a unique artistic path that pays as much homage to Metallica as it does to Mozart. “I’d listened to nothing but classical music until the age of 14,” says Garrett, who was home-schooled until that age. “So, when I started going to regular school, and started to be exposed to all this pop and rock, it was

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n Sun., March 7, whip up your finest red-carpet glamour in honor of the 11th annual Oscar Night® America in Charlotte, which benefits United Family Services’ programs and its Shelter for Battered Women. The only party in town sanctioned by the Academy of Arts & Sciences to raise funds for United Family Services, Oscar Night®

America in Charlotte will be held at 7 p.m. at Mez in the Epicentre, and features food, cocktails, and live feed from Hollywood. Tickets are $75 a person.

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chieving career and personal success begins with setting goals and staying on track until they are met. Goals provide direction and vision, not only for institutions, but also for the individuals within those institutions. The following 10 steps provide an excellent start: 1. Determine your goals. Establish realistic objectives that range from one year to five years to lifelong. They should not be impossible to reach; nor should they be too easy. 2. Embrace the vision. Keep priorities straight. Minimize seductive distractions and stay focused on what you want to achieve. 3. Work harder than anyone else. Others will be bigger, stronger, and smarter, but you can be the one who works the hardest. 4. Remain persistent. Do not get discouraged in the face of setbacks. Successful major league baseball players need to bat only .300 — getting a hit just three out of 10 times — to get the big-money contracts. 5. Be a positive example. Remember not to merely set

the example, but to live the example. Others are watching and learning from the way you conduct yourself. 6. Tell the truth. Be authentic. Be honest. Be truthful. 7. Take the high road. Travel the road that poet Robert Frost described as “… the one less traveled by.” That road is the high road. The low road is usually too congested and leads to nowhere. 8. Stay humble. Take what you do seriously, but do not take yourself too seriously. Laugh when you have messed up, and join the others who are already laughing. 9. Trust the human spirit. We need more trust in the world. Trust others, and be kind. 10. Associate with people who encourage your aspirations. Success is contagious. Stick with those who share your dreams and want you to succeed.

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ot style? Nicole Sinclair believes you do. As a professional stylist, an alumnus of Parsons The New School for Design, and the creator of Style Sanctum — a Huntersvillearea design program for teens and adults — Sinclair is passionate about helping others define their individual style as one that stands apart from the runways, gloss-

ies, and big-box chains. We’re not just talking clothes here. According to Sinclair, your appearance — from the cut of your hair to the bracelets on your wrists to the specific shapes and shades of the clothes you don — doesn’t simply project a visual image. All of the elements join together to create a voice that speaks volumes about the inner you.

“Voice is reflected in a person’s appearance when the clothes that surround her body match the personality inside the body,” explains Sinclair. “When your clothing and personality are out of sync, it is symptomatic that you will look and feel uncomfortable. When the two are in sync, you have found your clothing voice. It’s what people usually refer to as personal style.”

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An Atlanta native, Sinclair graduated from Georgia State University with a bachelor’s degree in risk management and insurance. In the mid ’90s, she attended Parsons in New York, where she interned at Bergdorf Goodman and rubbed shoulders with Kate Spade and Lillian Wang. Sinclair and her husband, Clayton, transferred to Charlotte as part of the Wachovia/First Union merger and, for the past eight years, have made their home in Huntersville, where they live with their 7-year-old son.

Personal style, Sinclair explains, is something for which First Lady Michelle Obama, with her sleeveless tops and elegant pearls, has become known. It’s the same quality that marked style icon Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis’ world-acclaimed appeal. “They created signatures for themselves,” Sinclair says, “and that’s what I try to help my clients do. It’s all about putting together for each client a wardrobe that is very cohesive, because that’s what style is all about. To do that, you have to have clothes that fit who you are. It’s a very uncomfortable situation, day after day, to be in clothes that just don’t fit your personality.” Part keen observer, part therapist, and above all, a knowledgeable fashion designer, Sinclair is also a down-to-earth, approachable professional with a quick laugh and an accepting nature. She is adept at building trust with women. Proof in the pantsuit is that, after going over a detailed questionnaire > M A R C H

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She’s Got The L ook Personal style is something that Nicole Sinclair, herself, possesses. On the day TCW sat down with the designer in her studio/classroom space in Huntersville, she was wearing an asymmetric black top by avant-garde Belgian designer Martin Margiela, paired with a black skirt, intricately patterned hose, and deep-red crocodile boots. Accessories included a new pair of round, tortoiseshell Oliver Peoples glasses, an understated diamond cross necklace, and her wedding ring.

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during which she gets to know each client, Sinclair routinely convinces clients to let her cross the threshold into what many would consider the quintessence of personal space: the closet. Sinclair admits that, at first, many cringe at the thought of letting a stranger into the confines of their closets. “Then I say, ‘OK, this is really not about the clutter and the dirt. It’s about the clothes.’ I believe when people think ‘fashion,’ the commercial side of the industry has built up this entire glamorized idea of it,” she explains. “But when you go into the fashion industry, it’s not very glamorous at all. It’s a very artistic existence.”

Typically, women go through lifestyle and personal changes every 10 years, which can include marriage, parenthood, and aging in general. Over time, Sinclair says, “You get a little bit confused as to self-identity. Who am I? What am I doing? Where am I going?” Starting a new career, changing jobs, moving to a new city, and becoming a mother can all create a bit of style confusion. Women who work with Sinclair generally find her through word of mouth, and she closely guards her client list. A prospective client fills out an individualized questionnaire, which she hands in a few days before

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Money Well Spent Wh a t Is F a s h i o n RO I ? ROI, or return on investment, is the price of an item of clothing divided by the number of times a person wears that garment. For instance, for a $100 suit worn 10 times, the ROI is $10. Not bad for a day’s work! her initial visit. After Sinclair pores over the paperwork, she visits the client’s home for a peek into her closet. And, time and again, the same thing happens. “After doing this for so many years, I can see where the puzzle pieces don’t fit,” Sinclair says. At that time, Sinclair digs deeper into the nature of the problem, which she calls an “image wound,” usually caused by a hurtful comment or experience that has damaged a woman’s personal image. These image wounds can cause a woman to eschew styles that are actually quite flattering on her … and to cling to others that are not! Together, Sinclair and the client work through the wardrobe, discussing items that don’t fit in with the rest, and culling unneeded pieces, which are later sold on eBay, taken to consignment stores, or given away to charity. Then it’s time to shop. Either with Sinclair or on her own, a client buys pieces to fill in the holes in her wardrobe, and explores innovative looks that complement her newly defined style. “I shop with,” Sinclair notes, “but I don’t shop for.” Perhaps not surprisingly, Sinclair’s favorite store is Bergdorf Goodman, in New York. In Charlotte, she counts Capitol, Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and J. Crew as favorite places to shop; she often shops at Target and Stein Mart, as well. C

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Sinclair offers a variety of styling packages, which stem from her Style Lab. The Style Lab is held monthly, and clients gather in a group setting to develop a customized stylebook, which helps them to stay focused on those pieces, looks, fabrics, and styles that best work with her lifestyle and interests. From these sessions, Sinclair works > M A R C H

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Behind The Scenes With Nicole Sinclair Q: What’s the one item of clothing that you see too much of in C harlotte-area closets these days? A: Sweats! Q: What one item of clothing do you refuse to give up? A: An original Mary McF adden dress, circa 1978, that was given to me by my motherin-law. Q: What’s the No. 1 fashion complaint you hear from local women? A: That they are afraid to dress in clothes that reflect their personalities for fear of what others will think of them, and because they “don’t want to bring attention to themselves.”

with the client to structure one-on-one consultations, with discounts given for multiple hours booked. Sinclair also conducts classes at Style Sanctum, for girls and women of all ages. Sinclair doesn’t try to change a client. As a stylist, her goal is to help each woman hone in on who she is, and then select a cohesive wardrobe that is both flattering and fun, and fits her personality to a T. “For me, styling is a lot like fashion design,” she says. “In fashion design, you have a customer, and you really have to create a wardrobe for this customer. It has to be consistent, and it has to be unified, and it has to have all of these design elements. When I go in to style a customer, I take that knowledge with me. I find out who she is, where she is going, what her challenges are. What we really try to uncover is why she is blocked around her wardrobe. Then we try to get past that.” TCW

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strangers, Buelow took her finished products to 11 Charlotte-area boutiques. Ten of them agreed to buy all of her samples on the spot. After the initial warm response, Buelow headed to market and began showing her wares to other retailers. She was, at first, handling the sewing herself, pulling all-nighters to keep up with the requests for what she called her “fancy, fresh, and fun neccessories.” Today, Bella Tunno products are sold in more than 4,000 upscale boutiques and department stores, including Nordstrom and Gap. And her nights at the sewing machine are a happy memory. Despite the rapid success she has enjoyed, Buelow maintains that her company’s growth felt Finding Her Focus more “organic” than “In 2003, my fast-paced. brother lost a 12-year “With the handbattle with drugs bag idea, I thought, and alcohol,” Buelow ‘If we build it, they reveals. “It sounds will come,’ ” she says. clichéd, but in a “The way the line moment, everything operates now is more became crystal clear.” of ‘If they come, we Taking some time Wild, colorful F abrics A re part of Bella will build it.’ The off from her own T unno’s signature look. irony is that we just career, and in an launched our own effort to raise funds for completion of her late brother Matt’s doctoral line of diaper bags. We are back full circle to work in environmental studies (something where I originally wanted to start!” Unlike her handbag idea, which was she felt compelled to finish on his behalf), Buelow decided to start a handbag company. dependent on seasonal trends, Bella Tunno The handbag business faltered but, not does not have seasonal releases and, while the to be deterred, she looked to another venture company pays attention to trends, it doesn’t that fit with her current phase of life. As a new necessarily follow them when making design mom, she had wanted her daughter to have choices. Bella Tunno is more apt to let cusfun, boutique-type baby items but didn’t tomer feedback influence those decisions. “We try to take a classic, timeless look want to pay boutique prices. And so, she began making the items herself — despite the and just twist it,” says Buelow. “We throw fact that she didn’t know how to sew! When some crazy fabrics and ribbons in to give our her daughter’s handmade bibs and burp products a soft, modern kind of trendy-classic cloths began to garner compliments from look. As exact color and design trends >

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“One of the things that’s unique about this event is how old it is,” says Emily Peterson, marketing director for European Cellars/Eric Solomon Importers, and past executive director of CW&FW. “It started in 1989, before wine was really a commodity in Charlotte. There were only a couple of specialty stores here at that time. “It’s comparable to the wine and food events in other larger cities in terms of the talent that comes here,” adds Peterson, whose employer, Eric Solomon Importers, champions traditional winemaking, indigenous varietals, and imports from small producers, mostly in Spain and Southern France. “The quality of the participating vintners, both past and present, also makes it unique.” Since its inception, CW&FW has raised more than $3.2 million for local charities. “Never before, in my 20-plus years involved with CW&FW, have I seen a greater need to help the children in our community,” says Reid’s Fine Foods owner Chuck Richards, a founder and current board member of the

Pour it on

CW&FW Schedule

Visit charlottewineandfood.org for complete details on the following events:

April 22: Vintner Dinners These winemaker dinners are held in more than 20 of Charlotte’s fine restaurants. April 23: Big Bottles & Blues This casual event, which features live music, wine tasting, and great food, and is held in Gateway Village, boasts the Weekend’s largest attendance. April 24: Vintner Tasting An opportunity to sample wines from all the vintners participating in the CW&FW. April 24:Wine & Beer Education Series Learn from top local wine and beer pros in crash courses designed for everyone from the novice to the connoisseur. April 24: Grand Gala & Live Auction The Weekend’s final celebration will be held at The Ritz-Carlton, Charlotte.

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organization. “I think it is important for our supporters to know that their ‘investment’ with CW&FW will stay in the Mecklenburg County community to aid our youth.” The 2010 Wine & Food Weekend, built around the theme of “Nourishing Mecklenburg County Youth,” will benefit five local youth-oriented organizations: Children’s Theatre of Charlotte – Professional Theatre for Youth Audiences; Council for Children’s Rights – Advocacy Services for Abused and Neglected Children; Johnson & Wales University Charlotte Campus – Scholarships and Career Development for Low-Income Youth; Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina – Backpack Project for Underprivileged Kids; and W.I.S.H (Workforce Initiative for Supportive Housing) – Affordable Housing Program, Homeless Children Focus.

Growing More Than Grapes

This year, CW&FW created a new event, Charlotte Cru Competition C3 (pronounced Ccubed). Meant to celebrate the contributions of local wine-tasting groups and to recognize the support of the wine industry, C3 is a blind tasting of wines entered by participating wineries. “For more than 20 years, the wine-tasting groups in Charlotte, simply known as ‘Cru,’ have donated their time and money to assure the success of CW&FW,” says Richards. “As a tribute to all the members of Cru, and to draw awareness to our Vintage 2010 events in April for CW&FW, C3 was born. It’s so very important that we say thanks for being such an important part of the $3.2 million raised for worthwhile causes in our Mecklenburg communities.”

Peterson agrees. “The community is a really important aspect of the Weekend,” she says. “For me, personally, there are so many people I am pleased to have met through CW&FW. As our culinary scene continues to grow, especially with Johnson & Wales and our expanding restaurant scene, it’s very important for wine to grow along with that. And, on the charitable side, the financial impact of the Weekend has been really significant over the years.” C3 was held on Feb. 6 and was staffed by the Weekend’s five recipient charities, including students from Johnson & Wales University, who gained hands-on wine and special event training. Awards were given in a variety of categories, and the results have been compiled into a list of winning wines, which is available on the CW&FW Web site and at local restaurants and wine shops. In keeping with the sense of community that CW&FW fosters, Peterson sees this cherished Charlotte tradition as an overall celebration of togetherness. “I remember sitting in the office when the vintner dinners were starting [last year] and thinking how many people at that very moment were all sitting down to dinner at the same time, for this weekend,” she says. “When I was young, family dinners were very important, and they’re important to me now. When people convene around the table, that’s very cool.” TCW

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in pursuit of the perfect purse finding a bag that works for you

he days of stylish women hav-

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ing handbags to match every

attitude. According to Hall, who sold handbags

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well behind us. Not only are we paring down the

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but they’re so much more intentional when it

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for $88, and the quality is still intact.”

dent of Harris & Barnes Image Consulting in

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the call to “go green.” “Everyone is going to

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robe, because people are a lot more aware of

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handbag trends Just as spring fashions are bringing a bit of romance and a pop of color to our closets, handbags will follow suit. Purses, shoes, and other accessories are ideal places to inject a little shock value into an outfit. This year, in a nod to the ’80s, designers are interpreting designs in neon colors — bright greens, sunny oranges and yellows, and cobalt blues. “Another hot trend in handbags this spring is soft embellishments and textures, such as weaving, ruching, small chains, and braided handles,” says Viva Fashion Blog (vivafashionblog.com) founder Carmen Ordonez, who notes that Marc Jacobs and Cole Haan are incorporating these details into their collections. One look at the spring catalogs of various designers and department stores proves this to be true, as chain straps, small grommets, and studs provide a touch of ladylike hardware to bags in all shapes and sizes. Of course, functionality is always in vogue. Kathy Cronin, vice president merchandise manager at dressbarn, says her customers typically like medium-sized handbags and ones with organizational features: pockets to house cell phone, cosmetics, and other valuables. Women are tired of bags where everything sinks to the bottom and you have to excavate through all of your essentials just to find your keys. Regardless of the trends, women want handbags that flatter their figures. According to Cronin, a woman should select a bag shape that contrasts with her body type. Voluptuous or curvy women should try longer, rectangular bags; while

lean ladies should consider something a little more rounded. The size of your handbag is also key. A petite woman might appear to be overwhelmed by a big, slouchy bag, while her 6-foot-tall, size-14 friend would look equally awkward with a very small purse. toting up the value Because a handbag is an investment, purchasing the right one is important. Many of us have a pretty purse hanging in the closet that just doesn’t work for one reason or another. Hall recommends test-driving (in the store) a handbag you’re considering buying. “Play with the bag,” he says. “Take the stuffing out and put your own stuff in it.” Always check the sales table because, like many fashion items, handbags are marked down daily. And don’t be afraid to ask the sales associate to give you a heads up when your favorite handbag goes on sale. Also, though you may be tempted to shop online for deals, Freeman advises that you not buy a handbag on the Internet without first checking it out in an actual store — to make sure it really is as good as it looks. Then, you can scoop up good deals on designer bags at discount sites like Bluefly.com, Giltgroup.com, Hautelook.com, Ruelala.com, and even eBay.com (check the seller’s rating first). “You can make your handbag last longer by not overstuffing it with heavy items, and by rotating it with other bags,” Hall says. “If you carry the same bag every day for months on end, it will eventually start to look like it’s been attacked by wild animals and dragged through a rainforest.” Of course, that would be a great excuse to go shopping for a new one! TCW

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“Dress for Success Charlotte has given me more confidence and taught me acceptable personal and business practices that will help further my success. With all of the things we have done and are doing, I feel more well-rounded, more informed, and more confident.” Jill Sumner, food service department, Cabarrus Public Schools “The most important thing I’ve learned at the Professional Women’s Group meetings is that I am my worst critic. I have to believe that I can accomplish any task I set out to do. The first step in accomplishing my goal is to believe I can do it from the start.” Waliyya Nasirudin, administrative assistant, Mecklenburg County “My suiting was empowering and very exciting. I walked out the door empowered, knowing I had the clothes to present myself as a professional. Dress for Success Charlotte has given me a positive outlook that, at age 59, there is a future.” Dottie Belle-Isle, aging technician, Centralina Area Agency on Aging

Interiors for the new 5,000-square-foot Dress for Success space, designed by Cynthia Urbanik Interiors LLC, reflect the professional, gracious attitude the organization exudes when outfitting clients for job interviews and the work force. Director Kerry O’Connor says the expansion and redesign will allow them to assist even more women moving forward.

Just The Right Fit

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light possible. On her first visit, a newly referred client is outfitted with an interview suit and is given encouragement and advice that she may never have heard before, as many clients are the first in their families to seek a professional position. “One hundred percent of the women

we service have self-esteem issues,” says O’Connor. “Some have been victims of abuse. Many have been conditioned to fly under the radar and not call attention to themselves.” According to O’Connor, statistics identify the average Dress for Success client as 46 or older, with some college education. She has two children, and no or low income. She wears a size 16 suit, and size 8 1/2 shoes. Fourteen percent of the women who are referred to Dress for Success are age 55 or older. Recently, the organization welcomed an 81-year-old woman who needed to prepare for an upcoming interview. “We’re going to make sure that they look great, and that they have the interview skills to be their greatest advocate,” O’Connor says.

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Kerry O’Connor and the staff and volunteers with Dress for Success Charlotte strive to give clients a head start on succeeding in the workplace. Here, O’Connor meets with Margaret Harris, manager of programs and services for the organization.

“We make sure they’ve got everything they need so that they are confident in themselves. That confidence is what sells.”

A Lasting Impression

But the women who “Dress for Success” don’t say goodbye at the end of that initial meeting. After a client lands a position with a company, the support continues.

“Once a client gets a job, we give her a full business wardrobe — five outfits she can mix and match, so she can concentrate her time and energies on taking care of those things that are critical to transitioning into the work force,” O’Connor says. In addition to a working wardrobe, Dress for Success Charlotte provides each client with follow-up services through monthly

meetings of the Professional Women’s Group, which focuses on job retention and career advancement, and offers seminars on budgeting, money management, and other life skills that new workers need. O’Connor says that 75 percent of the women who participate in the Professional Women’s Group program will remain employed, and 40 percent will receive either a merit increase or a job promotion within the first year. Best of all, O’Connor adds, what’s good for these women is good for Charlotte. “Studies show that when a woman is working, she is healthier and her family is healthier. What’s true for the family is true for the community. It makes our community a better place.” TCW

ToLearnMore Dress for Success Charlotte is holding a community open house to celebrate its new space at 500-A Clanton Road, Sat., March 20, 1 to 4 p.m. For information on making a donation, or for details on volunteering, visit dressforsuccess.org/charlotte or call 704-525-7706.

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Marching Into History By Fiona Harmon

n celebration of Women’s History Month, we salute women who have circled the globe — as explorers, photographers, and trailblazing travelers. Harriet

Lewis, vice chair of Overseas Adventure Travel and Grand Circle Travel, compiled a handy volume of advice for women on a journey and sprinkled historical references to some of the leading ladies of adventure throughout the book. 101 Tips for Women Travelers is as fun to read as it is useful. >

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QUEEN OF SHEBA A T RI P B A C K IN T IM E Women have long worked as spies — and have long traveled great distances to practice this profession. They acted as couriers during both the American Revolution and the Civil War, and American journalist Marguerite Baker Harrison traversed Europe as a spy during World War I. (Though more notorious, Harrison’s contemporary, Mata Hari, wasn’t much of a traveler.)

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Lady Florence Baker was co-discoverer (with Sir Samuel Baker) of Lake Albert, the secondary source of the Nile, in 1862. Sir Samuel received all of the credit and was knighted, but Queen Victoria wouldn’t even allow Lady Florence in court, because she’d had intimate relations with Sir Samuel before they were legally married. The story was more complicated than that: Sir Samuel had purchased his future bride from a harem when she was 14. She was about to be sold off at an Ottoman slave auction just before he spirited her away — and away and away. They returned to Africa in 1869, at the head of a military command to stop the slave trade, and they later traveled to India and Japan. But wherever Lady Florence went, she was always on the fringes of polite society because of her extraordinary past. Be it to gain wealth, escape society, protect territory, or simply seek adventure, women have been pirates for as long as humans have taken to the high seas. Many were just as ruthless as (and more inventive than) their male counterparts. Around 850 A.D., Queen Alvida of Denmark became a pirate to escape an unwanted marriage. She was, however, eventually captured by — and wed to — her jilted suitor. Martha Jane Canary started traveling in 1865, when her family trekked

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from Missouri to Montana. On the trail, she dazzled fellow pioneers with her daredevil horsemanship, sharpshooting, and irrepressible courage. When her parents died, leaving her at age 15 to support her five siblings, she worked as a dancehall girl, dishwasher, ox-team driver, and Pony Express rider. Eventually, she became an Indian scout for the U.S. Army, which introduced her to her lifelong love, Wild Bill Hickok. Martha tumbled about from Arizona to the Dakotas, dressing, drinking, and swearing like a man, and courting the danger that earned her the nickname Calamity Jane. Australian-born suffragette Muriel Matters already enjoyed the right to vote when, in 1905, she traveled to London and became an activist for

the cause in Britain. Among her more colorful exploits was a 1909 hot-air balloon flight over Parliament, during which she dropped flyers urging support for women’s voting rights. Margaret Bourke-White was studying herpetology at Cornell University when she got the photography bug and gave up reptiles forever. In 1929, she was the first Western photographer allowed to enter the Soviet Union, a feat that landed her a job as the first female photojournalist at Life magazine. From there, she became the first female war correspondent and the first woman allowed to work in WWII combat zones. She traveled the world to cover subjects ranging from Depression-era Oklahoma to Gandhi’s India to Bechenwald to the Korean War. TCW

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The Participants TCW art director, Anita O’Hara, and editor, Michelle Young Hubacher.

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Prepping The Right Way Choosing a face primer depends on your skin type. A person with oily skin will prefer a gel or powder formula, while a liquid or cream primer should be used for normal to dry skin. With a full range of primer products touting benefits such as a youthful glow, SPF protection, or even calcium to soften skin, you’ll want to make sure you choose the type that is right for you. “Waxes, polymers, and silicones are some of the most active ingredients in primers, which form a bond with other cosmetic products, causing the application to last much longer,” Tolley says. “Always apply moisturizer first. Follow with primer, then foundation. Try to allow 30 seconds between applications, and if there is excess moisturizer on the skin, use a tissue to gently blot before applying the primer. The key is to use a small amount.” >

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The lush interiors of the renovated Wadsworth Estate provide a fitting backdrop for weddings, receptions, and events.

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A Home Renovated With Purpose … A Neighborhood Revitalized With Love By Debra Moffitt-Leslie • photos by scott stiles

hile some people dream of escaping to Provence or Tuscany to renovate an old house, retired Mecklenburg

County Judge Shirley Fulton dreamed, instead, of staying

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of Charlotte’s historic Wadsworth Estate. Her renovation of the Arts and Crafts style home, built in 1911 in Wesley Heights, coincides with the rebuilding of a Charlotte neighborhood that had fallen into neglect.

Fulton wanted to create a local gathering place where the community could celebrate Christmas and other special occasions, like the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday. “The West Side didn’t have a place where people could get dressed up and shine,” she explains. She saw the Wadsworth’s possibilities and set out to make her vision a reality. The elegant Estate, comprising a 4,500-square-foot house with 12 rooms, along with a carriage house and impressive gardens, now func-

tions as a conference facility and is a popular venue for business meetings, as well as for weddings, receptions, banquets, and other social events. The house also serves as a community gathering place for neighbors, families, and friends, and it hosts children’s programs and jazz jams the first Friday of each month.

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loved the tree-lined streets where streetcars once ran, and she saw the potential to build a better community. Soon after making the area her home, she became aware of the challenges: absentee landlords, run-down homes, and criminal activity. Some of the people who frequented nearby street corners even ended up in the courtroom where she presided as judge. Having always thought of herself as a “fix it” person, Fulton took steps to improve the situation, spurring a neighborhood renaissance through establishment of a nonprofit community development corporation, which purchased and renovated several houses in Wesley Heights. She also initiated construction of a greenway, which was later integrated into the Mecklenburg County Greenway master plan. “I wanted people to know that you don’t have to move to live in a good neighborhood,” says Fulton, who served as a judge in Charlotte for 16 years. Her investments of time and energy in the properties of Wesley Heights sparked a broader movement to remake the area. Developers purchased land for new condos and homes, and other people moved in to renovate the remaining period houses, bringing to life a vibrant, popular area for young professionals.

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George Pierce Wadsworth, a wealthy business owner, built The Wadsworth Estate almost a century ago, on a cattle farm in what was then the outskirts of Charlotte. The exterior carriage house was used for his carriages, horses, and servants. Today, the renovated space serves as a wedding chapel with a well-lit, intimate interior and blond wood flooring. In 1990, Fulton wrote a letter to the person who then owned the home, offering to purchase it. He never responded. However, after his death 10 years later, someone from the Estate found the letter and gave her the first option to buy. Knowing that she could turn the property into something special, Fulton signed the papers and began a concerted effort to bring the Estate into the 21st century while retaining its original character and charm. With the assistance of a local architect >

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Three beautiful stained-glass panels, highlighting the second-story landing, are original to the home.

firm, Neighboring Concepts, Fulton began renovating The Wadsworth Estate in 2000. She redecorated the house, in keeping with the colors used when it was first built. (She has, with the help of a professional, recently redecorated again, using a rich palette of “historical” hues and styles that remain true to the tone and ambiance of the Arts and Crafts style.) The original wood floors and most of the structural elements were well-preserved, but Fulton worked with the painters to re-plaster and re-paint. Finally, proudly reclaiming its original splendor, The Wadsworth Estate opened to the public in August 2001. Antiques mix with new furniture and accessories to create a comfortable, elegant feel throughout the Estate.

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red walls with brown trim; bedrooms and sitting rooms are warm with tan and olive tones. The windowed sunrooms are painted teal, and include an additional room that was created at the back of the house, near the kitchen, by removing walls and adding a line of windows. While many of the light fixtures and some of the furniture are period, other pieces, like the dining room set on the first floor, come from Ashley Furniture. Selecting traditional designs allowed the newer furniture to blend with the antiques, for an authentic look. Original stained-glass windows in three large, arched panes illuminate a stairway leading to the second floor and light the hallway with a spring-green glow. Fulton says that the windows throughout the house respect its >

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historic style, and even the replacement glass from specialty manufacturers replicates the imperfections common to the fabrication process of the early 1900s. The upstairs is divided into two parts that mirror one another, with spaces that initially served as a bedroom, a bath, and a sunroom on each side. Fulton believes one side was originally used by the family’s children, and the other side by the adults. Today, when weddings are held at the house, one side is typically reserved for the bride and her family, and the other side is used by the groom. Fulton’s own favorite spot is a small, cozy room with a brick-front fireplace and a glass-paned door that leads to the veranda. Outside, the Estate’s broad Southern-style porch, with rocking chairs and a side sun porch, complete with wicker furniture and a ceiling fan, makes an ideal place to watch the fireworks on July Fourth while taking in The Queen City’s magnificent skyline. The surrounding gardens offer places to sit and enjoy the old-growth trees and greenery.

A Jewel In The Crown

Fulton, who also worked as a law professor at the Charlotte School of Law and is initiating a community law clinic for the underserved, describes the house as a symbol of justice and change. The original deed stated that “no person of color” could own it. Today, this once-segregated area has grown into a vibrant neighborhood that promotes unity in community. “It’s a building process,” Fulton says. “It’s interesting to me to watch it evolve.” Located at 400 S. Summit Ave., The Wadsworth Estate now stands as a crowning jewel in the charming, revitalized Wesley Heights neighborhood, which is on the local and National Register of Historic Places in North Carolina … and a neighborhood that Shirley Fulton is proud to call home. TCW

ToLearnMore For information on The Wadsworth Estate, visit WadsworthHouse.net or call 704/332-3399. The Wadsworth boasts several cozy spaces, perfect for intimate gatherings.

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Straight Up Good Posture Is Great For You By Shay Merritt

t’s a chicken and egg question: Is good posture a cause, or a result? Does standing up straight contribute to a healthier, more

youthful appearance, or do you have good posture because you live an active, healthy life? Good posture isn’t just about pulling your shoulders back and

standing tall. Standing up straight actually involves three natural curves in your spine — an inward curve at the neck, known as the cervical curve; an outer curve in the mid-back, called the thoracic curve; and an inward curve above the tailbone, referred to as the lumbar curve. Getting to a place where you hold your spine straight requires training your body to align bones correctly, which reduces strain on muscles and ligaments in all positions, including sitting and lying flat. A study published last fall by Ohio State University in ScienceDaily suggests that good posture also affects personal confidence. “People assume their confidence is coming from their own thoughts,” reported Richard Petty, professor of psychology at Ohio State University, and coauthor of the study. “They don’t realize their posture is affecting how much they believe in what they’re thinking.”

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Good posture is credited with having a positive influence on everything from alleviating indigestion, headaches, back pain, and acid reflux, to staving off the effects of aging. Standing up straight opens the chest and increases the amount of air you are able to breathe in and circulate through the body. More air means more oxygen and more energy. When the body is in good posture position, there is less stress on muscles, which means they fatigue less quickly. Having bones and muscles in correct alignment also decreases the risk of injury, especially during physical activities. Dr. Craig Brigham, an orthopedic surgeon with OrthoCarolina Spine Center, says that people are born with different degrees of spine curvatures. “The most important aspect of good posture is having a spine that keeps your head directly over your pelvis,” he explains. If standing tall is a problem, Dr. Brigham suggests yoga-type exercises and moves that emphasize the back muscle of extension. However, he cautions, “Exercise cannot permanently change the structural alignment of your spine.” Dr. Steven Weiniger is a chiropractor in private practice in Atlanta, and the author of Stand Taller — Live Longer: An Anti-Aging Strategy. He maintains that building a daily posture exercise routine that is right for you can strengthen posture, eliminate body pain, and improve appearance. Dr. Sindhu George, a physical therapy doctor with a private practice in Charlotte, agrees that posture is very important in preventing back and shoulder injuries, and she believes that posture is not emphasized enough. “My passion is to treat the spine and help my patients with posture,” says Dr. George, who stresses a holistic approach that evaluates the body as a whole — including muscular strength, flexibility, and range of motion in all joints. “After a proper assessment, I develop an individualized treatment and exercise program that can be performed with simple equipment, such as hand and ankle weights.”

Dangerous Curve Ahead

Perhaps the most important role posture plays is acting as a warning of osteoporosis, a disease characterized by low bone mass and structural deterioration of bone tissue. OrthoCarolina’s Dr. Brigham explains, “Discs

are in the front part of your spine. As vertebrae compress, there is a structural loss of height and a bending forward. If this occurs, standing up straight requires a woman to have more ‘sway’ in the lower back.” While men can and do suffer from osteoporosis, more than two-thirds of Americans with the disorder are women. This is due, in part, to the fact that women have less bone tissue and lose bone faster than men do, especially once they are in menopause. Other risk factors of osteoporosis are very low body fat, smoking, chronic use of prednisone, a sedentary lifestyle, and family history. The most worrisome part of osteoporosis is the incidence of sudden and unexpected bone fractures, which often occur at the hip, wrist, and spine. Lifestyle and diet are key to reducing the likelihood of developing osteoporosis. The United States Recommended Daily Allowance of calcium is 1,000 milligrams. Since the body can absorb only 500 milligrams at a time, this should be taken in two doses, accompanied by 1,000 to 2,000 international units of vitamin D. According to Dr. Brigham, “The American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons recommends that all women take 1,200 milligrams of calcium, along with vitamin D, for their entire lives.” (This increases to 2,000 milligrams of calcium for women who are breastfeeding.) Food sources for calcium are dairy products, salmon with bones, kale, broccoli, calcium-fortified juices and breads, and dried figs. Regular exercise can also contribute to better posture and a reduced risk of osteoporosis. According to Dr. Brigham, “Good studies have shown that weight-bearing exercise, like walking, will definitely improve the quality of calcium in the bones.” Exercises that make muscles work against gravity — including jogging, aerobics, and lifting weights — are best for strengthening bones. Dr. Brigham encourages women to ask their primary care physicians about a bone density test. “Early detection now allows for treatment with medications that help retard or even reverse the loss of calcium in our bones,” he says. Whichever comes first — good posture or a more youthful appearance — the bottom line is that our mothers do know best, as they’ve been telling us for years: “Stand up straight!” TCW

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ood has long been associated with mood and behavior patterns. Previous research has suggested that the monounsaturated fatty acids in olive oil — used liberally in the Mediterranean diet — may be connected to a lower risk of severe depressive symptoms. A recent Spanish study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry suggests that people who follow a traditional Mediterranean diet rich in foods such as vegetables, fruits, nuts, whole grains, olive oil, and fish are 30 percent less likely to develop depression. The findings of the study also reinforce and add to an existing body of evidence that a Mediterranean diet can reduce health risks associated with diabetes, asthma, and cancer. The dietary habits of more than 10,000 healthy individuals were assessed via a food frequency questionnaire. The researchers calculated the subjects’ adherence to a Mediterranean diet based on the following components: high ratio of monounsaturated fatty acids to saturated fatty acids; moderate intake of alcohol and dairy products; low intake of meat; and high intake of legumes, fruit and nuts, cereals, vegetables, and fish. Although exactly how these foods fight depression remains unclear, researchers believe components of

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the diet may improve blood vessel function, fight inflammation, reduce the risk of heart disease, and repair oxygen-related cell damage, all of which are thought to affect the likelihood of developing depression. Dr. Andrew McCulloch, chief executive of the Mental Health Foundation, says, “As is the case with any organ in the body, the brain is sensitive to the food we eat. While claims for super foods and wonder diets should be treated with caution, a balanced diet, particularly one rich in omega-3 fatty acids, is a great way to look after your mental health.”

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We may walk in different shoes, but we tread on common ground. Levine Museum of the New South invites you to take a look at the evolving blend of cultures and people that are changing the face of Charlotte and the region. After all, you’re one of them.

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f your tote is a dumping ground for everything from junk mail to extra makeup, it’s time to lighten up. The American Chiropractic Association recommends that a bag not weigh more than 10 percent of your body weight. Sounds logical, but you might be surprised to see how much yours actually weighs. Put your everyday bag on your bathroom scale to see how it measures up. “Carrying too much can lead to debilitating back and shoulder pain, overall muscle soreness, and even dangerous nerve compression,” says Samuel N. Forjuoh, M.D., director of the division of research at Texas

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ndometriosis is one of the most common health problems for women, with more than five million sufferers in the United States. March has been designated awareness month for this oftendebilitating disease, which gets its name from the word endometrium, the tissue that lines the uterus. Although research has yet to uncover the exact cause of endometriosis, it occurs when this tissue grows outside the uterus, on other organs or structures in the body. Endometriosis can develop in any teen or woman who has menstrual periods, but it is most common in women in their 30s and 40s. The pain of endometriosis can often be severe and interfere with normal activities. Studies show that women with endometriosis frequently skip school, work, and social events. The disease can also make it difficult

for a woman to get pregnant. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, endometriosis is most often found on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, the outer surface of the uterus and the tissues that hold it in place, and the lining of the pelvic cavity. While the most common symptoms involve pain in the lower abdomen, pelvis, and/or lower back, generally during menstrual periods, pain during or after sex is also often present. It’s important to note that the amount of pain a woman feels does not directly relate to how extensive the condition is — some women have no pain even though it affects large areas within their bodies. While there is no cure for endometriosis, relief is available. Talk to your doctor about treatment options. For information, visit womenshealth.gov or call 800/994-9662.

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espite working your hardest at the gym, are you still carrying around extra junk in the trunk? Don’t sweat the not-so-small stuff! It turns out that your positively protruding posterior is healthier than a spare tire around the middle. Although scientists at the University of Oxford are not sure how the body determines where to store fat, new research published in the International Journal of Obesity suggests that extra padding on the backside and thighs could actually help protect against diabetes and heart disease. Stomach fat is considered more metabolically active than lower-body fat. While that may sound good, it isn’t. This type of fat breaks down easily, resulting in release of substances called

cytokines, which have been linked to cardiovascular disease, insulin resistance, and diabetes. In fact, a 2008 report revealed that research on mice showed belly fat boosts inflammation and is linked with hardening of the arteries, which is known to increase the risk of heart attacks. Conversely, scientists think that body fat around hips and thighs produces beneficial hormones that protect against these diseases. Lower-body fat also traps fatty acids that, if stored in other organs like the liver or the arteries, make you more prone to diabetes and heart disease. While this long-term storage can make it tricky to slim down your butt and thighs, your bottom line, literally, is healthier for you if some fat stays put. TCW

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By the end of July, she says she realized “maybe this would be more than just a one-summer sort of job.” Tiffine now operates out of a storefront in Denver. With the help of her mom and her “Nana,” the store stays open 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during the week. Tiffine works the Saturday shift, also 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Her business has expanded to include jewelry (some made by school friends), backpacks, and laptop bags. And, despite the uncertain economy, the company has managed to stay afloat. “When I first started, I was so impressed by how much we could sell,” Tiffine says. “But things really slowed down that second year.” So, the Lincoln Charter School ninth-grader did everything a smart business owner does. She started running sales on certain merchandise. She tried different product mixes (recently adding the Marie Osmond line of bags). She and her parents went to as many trade shows as they could. They also participated in local charity efforts. With a business model that includes putting one-third of the profits into a savings account, one-third into new product, and one-third into expenses, Tiffine hopes Chante’s Handbags will continue to thrive. “I think I want to go into medicine at some point,” she says. “But I always have this to fall back on.” TCW

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