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3 Bridle Lane, Frontenac Offered at $2,395,000.

8 Long Meadows Lane, Town & Country Offered at $2,100,000.

2718 Covington Plc. Estates, Town & Country Offered at $1,900,000.

33 Portland Place, CWE Offered at $1,675,000.

7352 Westmoreland, University City New Listing. Offered at $1,495,000.

7 Danfield Road, Ladue Offered at $1,469,000.

2509 Greenbriar Ridge Drive, Des Peres Offered at $1,149,000.

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One of the joys of travel is the education you get from being somewhere different. Well, it doesn’t get much more different than San Francisco, site of my recent travels. And I did learn several things. For one, I learned that dumpster-diving isn’t as gross as I thought it would be. I happened to be in Golden Gate Park at the Conservatory of Flowers right after they trimmed their famous dahlias, and when I noticed another visitor walking away from the dumpster with huge, colorful bouquets, well, instinct kicked in.

I also learned that “friends don’t let friends wear Crocs,” as one of my kids abruptly informed me. Apparently there are some things so obviously uncool that even your parents shouldn’t do them. (That list does not, however, include dying your hair any of the primary colors, which, according to her, is totally acceptable, even admirable.)

Another eye-opening experience was the price of essentials in the City by the Bay. I noticed a For Sale sign advertising a home with “two spacious bedrooms” selling for $775,000. It did, however, have a big bay window and two “bonus rooms” in the basement, behind the garage. Even more eye-popping was our meal at the landmark restaurant, Greens, which treats fruits and vegetables like they are royalty (and charges accordingly). Even if my Grilled Blossom Bluff Peach with Cowgirl Creamery Fromage Blanc was locally sourced and organic, no peach should cost $12.

On the upside, Greens does support the nearby Tassajara Zen Mountain Center in Golden Gate Park, “the first Soto Zen monastery outside Asia.” That explains it.

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6 On the Page 7 Cover story – The Fur & Leather Centre 8 The Insider 9 Heard in the Halls 10 Talk of the Towns 11 Charlie’s Town 12 Business Beat

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12 SNAPPED! St. Louis Symphony Orchestra 13 Cancer Support Community 14 March of Dimes 14 I Do! – Katie Kirk & Paul Ross Jr.

[ style ] 17 Fashion – Kick Up Your Heels 22 Suzy Says

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The 20th annual Friends of Kids with Cancer Fashion Show and Boutique, with furs provided by The Fur & Leather Centre, takes place Nov. 8 at The Ritz-Carlton.

Tickets are $75 for the luncheon show and $100 for the dinner event. Pictured on the cover: Roxie Schopp, Georgene Frazier of The Fur Centre, Hailey Tracy, Dominic Caputa, Ann Hurth of The Fur Centre and Alex Oncle. For more information, call 314.275.7440 or visit friendsofkids.com. For information about The Fur Centre, call 314.997.3877 or visit furcentre.com.

Cover design by jon fogel Cover photo byColin Miller of Strauss Peyton

Health Matters Cover story – W.U. Sinus Institute Health Check Health – Health Matters (and Can Be Confusing) What We Love In – Hair Product Systems Get the Look – Emma Watson

33 Bridge with Bland 34 Arts & Entertainment 35 Quick Bites from Sauce Magazine

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Home of Your Own 38 Cover story – Michael Lauren Development 39 Sold!

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“ the proof is in the pudding ”

This strikes us as an especially cryptic phrase.

It’s actually a variation of an old saying, The proof of the pudding is in the eating. When we say old, we really mean it: the phrase dates back to at least 1605, possibly earlier. Now, before you start craving the sticky toffee pudding at Schlafly Brew Pub and Bottleworks or the creamy after-school snack so memorably hawked by Bill Cosby, we hasten to inform you that in those days, pudding wasn’t the yummy dessert we know and love, but the stomach or entrails of a barnyard animal stuffed with a mixture of minced meat, suet and oatmeal. When cooked incorrectly, the offal were often awful; if the meat or entrails were spoiled, the dish could be fatal. So it was prudent to test, or proof, the pudding first with a small taste.

Through the years, the phrase has come to mean that the effectiveness or truth of something can only be determined by seeing it in action or experiencing it yourself.

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What’s the best Halloween costume you ever wore?

My mom used to make my brother, sister and me the most amazing costumes, completely from scratch.

She’d start planning way in advance. She’d hit the fabric store and go crazy! One year, I was Raggedy Ann, my sister Maggie was Rainbow Brite and my brother Christopher was the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man from Ghostbusters. The neighbors loved it— we grew up on one of those great streets in Webster Groves where everybody knew everybody. We got tons of candy, including my very favorite, M&Ms. —claire kellett,

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from Josh Allen of Companion 2 cloves garlic, roughly chopped 1 loaf Companion 3 c. milk Miller’s Five Grain, thinly sliced 2 c. heavy cream 1 butternut squash 4 eggs 2 Granny Smith apples, 3 t. salt cored and thinly sliced 1 t. black pepper, ground 4 t. fresh Italian parsley 1 c. Gruyere cheese, shredded 2 t. each fresh sage and thyme

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FUR & LEATHER [CENTRE by tony di martino She may be only 5 years old, but she’s a born fashionista—

and she has the attitude to prove it. From the tips of her bright pink shoes to her fluffy fur-trimmed vest, she strides down the catwalk with the effortless elan of someone who’s seen every episode of Project Runway. Hard to believe that this grinning, energetic dynamo was once a very sick little girl, undergoing both chemotherapy and radiation for a brain tumor.

Though she shares the stage with professional models, she and other young cancer patients and survivors are the real stars of the annual Friends of Kids with Cancer Fashion Show and Boutique. “These children bring the audience to its feet every year,” says Ann Hurth of the Fur & Leather Centre, which provides furs for the event. “They’re shy at first, but by the end of the show you can hardly get them off the runway, even the boys!”

The Fur & Leather Centre, located in Frontenac, has supported the fashion show for nearly two decades. “It’s one of our favorite traditions,” Hurth says.

“There’s no better way to rev up for the holiday season than by contributing to a great cause and meeting so many inspiring young people.”

Friends of Kids with Cancer supports pediatric cancer patients and their families with a wide range of programs, including group recreational activities, scholarships, and art and play therapy for patients and siblings. “We also stock pediatric oncology centers and doctors’ offices with toys, games and other activities to keep kids relaxed and occupied while they’re undergoing treatment,” explains executive director Judy Ciapciak. “We’re there for families during the most stressful, and often painful, time in their lives.”

The fashion show, produced by Lucky You Productions, is one of the

Dominic Caputa, Roxie Schopp, Alex Onkle and Hailey Tracy are among the many youngsters helped by Friends of Kids with Cancer. photo by Colin Miller of Strauss Peyton

organization’s major fundraisers. This year’s 20th anniversary event, themed Life is Sweet, takes place Nov. 8 at The Ritz-Carlton. “We’re spotlighting all the major designers and trends from Milan, Paris and New York, including bold colorblocking, mixed pelts and fanciful trims,” Hurth says. “These are not the dowdy coats your granny used to wear twice a year, but lightweight, versatile pieces you can throw on every day.”

The show features furs and accessories at every price point, including highend items from the shop’s in-store designer boutique. “We opened it last year for our fashion-forward customers, and it’s a big hit, even in this economy,” Hurth notes. That’s no surprise to Hurth: “Even the most glamorous fur is a long-lasting, practical investment, and we can completely update and restyle your coat or jacket every few years.”

There will be no shortage of glitz and glamour Nov. 8 at The Ritz, but all eyes will be on the youngsters. “Trends in fashion change constantly, but courage never goes out of style,” Hurth says. “These amazing children stop the show every year. Friends of Kids with Cancer does wonderful work, and we’re honored to help any way we can.”

With our great nurse to resident ratio, daily therapy, and local owners on-site, establishing close relationships with our Residents comes naturally at McKnight Place Extended Care. In The Gatesworth tradition of excellence, we extend our very best to Residents and their families each and every day.

To learn more, please call (314) 993-2221.

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The Old Orchard and Old Webster Business Districts and the Webster Community Arts Foundation present:

Saturday, October 13, 2012 Artists Performers Demonstrations will exhibit from 12-4 pm 4pm The Root Diggers Presented by

An Art-Filled Day in Webster Groves Jennifer Weigel

Come for lunch.

Stay through dinner.

Experience dining in Webster Groves.

Help support WCAF Youth Programs

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For more info: www.wcaf.org

Thank you to everyone in our community who supported the

20th Anniversary Signature Chefs Auction!

$300,000 was raised to support the March of Dimes mission of giving all babies a healthy start.

Special thanks to our co-chairs “extraordinaire” Pam Toder and Paige Toder Noel

the[in]sider by tony di martino [ Get Carded ] Want to shop, save and donate to a worthy cause at the same time? Buying a Glennon Card for $50 gets you a 20 percent discount at more than 275 participating stores, restaurants and salons from Oct. 26 through Nov. 4. All proceeds from sales of the card directly benefit kids at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center. Town&Style is a proud sponsor of the card. To order one and view a complete list of participating merchants, visit glennoncard.org.

[ Prestigious Playwright ] Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Tony Kushner will receive the 2012 Saint Louis Literary Award Oct. 23 at Saint Louis University’s Busch Student Center. Kushner is best known for his two-part epic, Angels in America. The event is free and open to the public; tickets to the evening cocktail reception and dinner are $150. For more information, visit libraries.slu.edu.

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[ A Helping Hand for Kids ] The National Council of Jewish Women-St. Louis Section has been selected as the only finalist from Missouri in the Tom’s of Maine ‘50 States for Good’ program, which honors local nonprofits that address urgent community needs.

NCJW now has a chance to win up to $50,000 to help support its Back to School Store, a communitywide project that provides children in need with clothing, school supplies and personal care items. To vote for NCJW, visit facebook. com/tomsofmaine now through Oct. 9.

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Over 50 venues More than 100 artists & performers

[ Good, and Good for You ] Kakao Chocolate is the first Missouri business accepted into the Good Food Merchants Guild, a trade association of craft food producers with sustainable business practices. The Guild is an offshoot of Seedling Projects, a San Franciscobased nonprofit that supports sustainable food, co-founded by St. Louisan Sarah Weiner (Clayton High School, ’98).

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[ And the Winner Is... ] The Saint Louis Zoo recently won two major awards for its conservation programs: the International Conservation Award, presented by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and the Edward H. Bean Award. The zoo was honored for its work stabilizing the Grevy’s zebra population in Kenya and for its efforts to breed the Missouri hellbender, a nearly extinct salamander.

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John Burroughs School Actor Jon Hamm, JBS alum (’89) and Golden Globe winner for his role on Mad Men, returned to his alma mater in September to help raise funds for a new performing arts center and athletic center. Hamm, who also taught drama at Burroughs for a year, visited with his former teachers during the trip. The school additions are slated to be finished in 2013.

Ladue High School Three Ladue High School seniors participated ladue in selective programs this summer. Victor Wang attended the Mathematical Olympiad Summer Program at University of Nebraska, which introduces advanced math concepts to skilled students. Runpeng Liu studied chemistry at the National Olympiad Chemistry program at the Air Force Academy, which trains high schoolers to compete in the International Chemistry Olympiad. Sen. Claire McCaskill selected Jimmy Loomis to participate in the Senate Page Program in Washington, D.C. (Pictured clockwise from top)

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Westminster Christian Academy There is new art adorning the walls at Westminster.

Alumna Lisa Bachman Jones (’02) painted a series of abstract images based on the school’s vision.

They were introduced at a reception at the start of the school year and will be exhibited on campus this fall.

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The Rohan Woods community held a ceremony to commemorate its 75th anniversary Aug. 29.

Students and family members helped plant two bald cypress trees, raise a new anniversary flag and bury a time capsule in front of the school.

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Senior Camille Montgomery was named one of four runners-up for the 2012 YWCA Future Leader rohan woods Award, which recognizes the accomplishments of female leaders in St. Louis. Montgomery will be honored at the organization’s 32nd annual Leader Lunch Dec. 6 at the Millennium Hotel.

and gemstones. known for being bold and highly individualistic, whitfield

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Marian Middle School Marian Middle School hosts its fifth annual Girls Night Out Women’s Event from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 17 at the Chase Park Plaza Starlight Room. The cocktail party and raffle will raise money for scholarships for the school’s economically disadvantaged students.

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Cory Atkinson and his brother Darain built what looked like the American Dream—a successful business that yielded all the trappings. There were expensive cars and a multimillion-dollar home under construction in Lake St. Louis where there were to be lavish parties, for charity. Turns out they were being anything but charitable. US Fidelis, their national auto warranty company, didn’t deliver promised services or refunds and collapsed a few years ago, leaving innumerable customers— and the feds—holding the bag. Both Atkinsons pleaded guilty to federal and state charges, including mail fraud, insurance fraud and stealing.

Chesterfield resident Cory, who was sentenced Sept. 18 to 40 months in prison, also evaded $4 million in taxes.

Both brothers have white-collar rap sheets; Darain could face life in prison because of a prior felony conviction for criminal trespass.

They’re heeere. Well, sort of. Clayton now allows food trucks to do business in town—during public events. OK; some already have been allowed at the farmers market and Clayton’s premier event, the Saint Louis Art Fair. Various mobile eateries tweeted their wheels off over the summer for the county seat to reconsider its law that otherwise restricts them. In late August, while city officials acknowledged the trucks’ popularity, they loosened up only enough to allow them at block parties, street fairs and other group events. Meanwhile, St. Louis allows them, and Brentwood and other municipalities have taken steps to let various meals-on-wheels purveyors set up shop curbside in select areas.

Maplewood has leaned against them, so far. (Our talk about that town herein contains details.)

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Newt Gingrich, former speaker of the House, appeared side-by-side with Rep. Todd Akin at the Kirkwood train station for a press conference to announce that new life is coming to Akin’s bid for the U.S. Senate. Gingrich, on-again, off-again frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination last spring, stood with Akin on Sept. 24, the day before the latter could take action to remove his name from the ballot. Gingrich said PAC money would flow to Akin’s campaign, and Republican support would resume once the deadline had passed. That evening at a fundraiser in Kirkwood, protesters outside included a group from Planned Parenthood, one costumed as a package of birth-control pills.

Despite an outcry from parents and school officials about QuikTrip relocating north about a block from Flora Avenue to build a larger store at the already-congested Manchester-Big Bend intersection, Maplewood city officials have given the project a “tentative” go-ahead.

The high school and middle school are scarcely a stone’s throw away.

Opponents worry about the potential of more traffic and about having a nearby convenience store that sells alcohol and tobacco. Meanwhile, mobile food vendors remain verboten in the ’Wood. As elsewhere, there’s been a hue and cry from owners of stationary restaurants. At this writing, the city appeared inclined to give trucks a six-month trial. Perhaps that could start in, say, March, depending on what the groundhog does Feb. 2?

Hurricane season has blown over. The chill in the air has made mosquitoes less obnoxious. Two out of

three ain’t bad. What’s the third thing, you ask? It’s flu season again. Flu shots hoped to combat this year’s strain of the ever-mutating virus are available almost everywhere, and they run from fairly inexpensive to free. Barnes-Jewish Hospital is providing free vaccinations for the remainder of the week. Adults 18 and older can visit the hospital’s main-floor lobby. Those in need of flu vaccinations for themselves, as well as children as young as 6 months, may go to the third floor lobby of BJC’s Center for Advanced Medicine, 4921 Parkview Place.

Solar energy. No worries; it’s all good, right? Well, like nearly anything else, it depends on your perspective. If you’re displeased by the view out your kitchen window of a large array of solar panels in the yard next door… it’s probably not all good. This flap, one of the first items we featured when T&S was but a baby in early 2011, has been batted around by Town & Country officials since then. The city was scheduled at its final September meeting to hear public comment on a proposed ordinance that, save unusual circumstances, would designate the roof as the preferred location of a residential solar installation. The city could vote on the measure as early as next week.

The race for state representative in the 87th District was at first thought to be as close as it could be: Stacy Newman of Richmond Heights was the apparent victor in the August primary over University City resident Susan Carlson—by one vote.

Actually, no. Democratic voters were invited back to the polls Sept. 24, after election officials found that about 100 Brentwood voters were issued the wrong ballots. Newman won again, this time by a large margin. By the way,

she will also become the 87th district representitive, by default, since there’s no Republican candidate.

Webster University has a presence in more countries around the world than you could shake a ruler at. (The school was founded in 1915 by the Sisters of Loretto, and didn’t nuns worth their salt wield rulers in disciplining even college students? What do I know? I’m a lapsed Presbyterian and product of the public schools.) Co-ed since the 1960s, the university features five distinct schools and colleges and is renowned for its evening programs geared to working adults. A campus in Ghana is slated to be up and running in time for the 2013-14 school year. Webster’s first international campus was founded in Switzerland in 1978. The university since has established campuses in Austria (1981), the Netherlands (1983), Great Britain (1986), Thailand (1999) and two in China (1996). Webster has more than 100 satellite locations.

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The hits just keep on coming from Rep. Todd Akin. Maybe that should be ‘coming at.’ The latest for achin’ Akin comes compliments of his bride, Lulli, who expressed frustration that her husband was being treated as a pariah by donors and national GOP leaders. Todd is known for dressing like a Revolutionary-era patriot at his Fourth of July party. Lulli is also stuck in the 1770s, apparently. Quoted in late September by the National Journal, she compared Republicans’ shunning of Todd to the colonists’ harsh treatment by the British. Tyranny! That is, before the colonists said, as the Journal quotes Lulli, “you don’t come rape my daughters…” Yikes! That four-letter word again. The New Jersey Star-Ledger dubbed Lulli ‘Knucklehead of the Week.’ (Yes, that word, again.)

[ TT Trivia ] What comestibles business enjoyed by POTUS has suspended its food-truck operation?

The first correct email answer we receive at towntalk@townandstyle.com will win an exclusive Town & Style tote bag or apron!

Last issue’s answer | Ntozake Shange’s play For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide/When the Rainbow is Enuf won an Obie Award in 1977. The 1976 Off-Broadway production of the ‘choreopoem’ also was nominated for a Tony. The Obies are bestowed on off-Broadway and off-off-Broadway productions by NYC’s alternative newspaper, The Village Voice.

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Civil War general and as president. Brands is not scheduled to come to St. Louis to discuss the book, but I am trying to change that. ]

[ Former Missouri Governor and U.S. Sen. John Ashcroft is not portrayed in a flattering light in The New York Times best-seller 500 Days: Secrets and Lies in the Terror Wars. Author Kurt Eichenwald quotes Tom Pickard, former acting director of the FBI, telling Dale Watson, the top FBI official in charge of counter terrorism, on July 12, 2001, how Attorney General Ashcroft “didn’t want me to talk to him about al-Qaeda or the threats. He said there was nothing he could do about that.” Two months later, the United States was attacked by al-Qaeda. ]

[ David M. Walker, U.S. Comptroller General and head of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) from 1998 to 2008, says he was surprised how his comments were used by filmmaker Dinesh D’Souza in 2016: Obama’s America. The film seeks to portray the America we’ll get if President Obama is re-elected. Walker, at Washington University recently, told me the president’s name never came up in interviews he participated in for the movie. ]

[ What do jazz pianist Peter Martin, trumpeter/ vocalist Jeremy Davenport, and DJ Charlie Chan Soprano have in common? All graduated in the

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with his school’s many musical alums that he’s profiling them in a new documentary. Milam has identified 190 U. City alums working in the music business and interviewed 53 of them. ]

[ Mary Delach Leonard and Melinda Leonard have written Clayton, Missouri: An Urban Story. The book, a celebration of the city’s centennial year 2013, answers my question, “Why is a street in Clayton named Maryland?” The Leonards tell us the street, originally Henderson Avenue, was renamed in honor of the home state of the Lindells, a prominent St. Louis family in the 1800s. ]

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Paul Ross Jr. remembers getting coffee from Katie Kirk 15 years ago when she worked at Laduzzi coffeeshop and he worked down the street at Outdoors Inc. That encounter didn’t create any sparks, but their first date in fall 2010 definitely did, arranged after friends set them up. “We tease that we were each waiting for the right person,” Katie says—even if neither noticed that person at first. She and Paul were married June 16 at the Daniel Boone Home site in Defiance, Mo. The ceremony took place in the Old Peace Chapel, which the couple discovered during a trip to a nearby winery. “We stumbled across the cutest little church we both had ever seen,” Katie recalls. “It is just so full of character.” The reception featured a pie bar with cherry, key lime, blueberry, banana cream, apple and strawberry rhubarb varieties and was held at Wine Country Gardens. “I think that was the most memorable part, seeing family and friends in these unique Missouri settings,” Katie says.

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KICK UP YOUR HEELS

By Suzy Bacino | Photos by Suzy Gorman

Assisted by Wendy Steinbecker

Fall is an exciting time for the major accessories. Shoes, boots and bags are what really indicate the change of season, in my book. Looks this time of year are more refined, more polished and, frankly, more interesting than summer’s simple sandals.

Maybe it’s because in the fall we are able to pile more on…more layers, more pattern and more glam!

{SEEING SPOTS} Polka dots galore!

‘Avery’ pant, $298; ‘Licorice’ patent pump, $298, ‘On the Dot’ orange ring, $68; ‘Normandy Park’ round polka dot purse, $298; all from Kate Spade

{WESTERN SWING} The cowboy look never goes out of style. Boots, fringe and suede are universal mood enhancers!

Clockwise from top left: Double D Ranch Frontier Cords, $150; From giddyup jane; Sam Edleman ‘Louie’ suede booties, $160 from Cha Boutique | Old Gringo ‘Sora’ short boot, $530; from giddyup jane | Tasha Polizzi Rio Grande shawl, $585; Frye ‘Jackie Button’ tall brown boot, $348; all from GiddyUp Jane | Joy Susan dhurrie tassel bag $98, from Ziezo

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{SHOW SOME SKIN} Mix it up. Skins, leather, patent, pattern…all work together this season. Usually one piece per outfit is plenty and keeps you from looking like Crocodile Dundee.

Clockwise from top left:

Hobo gold/ivory clutch, $148 from EJ’s | Coconuts ‘Cannon Snake West’ booties, $70 from EJ’s | Big Buddha faux snake tote, $98 from Cha Boutique; gold/leather cuff, $45 from BCBG Plaza Frontenac | Sara Roberts leather ‘Kelly’ bag, $200; BCBG Generation ‘Peyton’ cashmere pump, $70; both from EJ’s; driving gloves, $48 from BCBG Plaza Frontenac | black circle ring, $38; tri-tone snake print/chain ‘Britt’ bootie, $398; Gia clutch, $348; all from BCBG Plaza Frontenac | ‘kalla’ heels, $328 from kate spade

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{LIVING ON THE EDGE} Why not pick up an ‘out there’ piece this season? Architectural heels, over-the-top studs or beaded smoking loafers can amp up your world. Time for a little experimentation!

Clockwise from top left: Steve Madden ‘Concord’ pewter flat, $99, from EJ’s | Jeffrey Campbell ‘Rockspring’ platform wedge $194 from Ziezo | Magid black and silver box clutch, $90 from EJ’s | Vaneli ‘Jerad’ suede silver stud bootie, $250 from Marmi

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Get ’em even as you’re walking away. Simple in front, party in the back!

Sam Edelman ‘Evan’ metal lace-up pump, $140; 7 For All Mankind Gold Skinny jeans, $198; both from Cha Boutique

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Building a Shoe Wardrobe

suzy says

I recently cleaned out my closets and donated all my old pairs of shoes to charity.

Now it’s time to go shopping and replenish with some new styles! Any suggestions?

This got me thinking. Few people get to start from scratch and buy an entire shoe wardrobe at once, but if you could, what would you buy for fall? Once I got started, I couldn’t stop and I realized there is plenty more I’d add to the collection! Here’s what I think would cover the basics, but there’s room for additions!

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From Top, L-R: 1 These riding boots are nice and tight to the leg, but stretchy! Vaneli ‘Vimy’ leather and rubber shaft tall boot, $150 from Marmi | 2 Rain boots are a necessity in St. Louis. Hunter Rain Boots, $145 from Giddyup Jane | 3 A heeled leather boot is great with dresses, leggings and jeans. Sesto Meucci two-tone tall boot, $425 from Marmi | 4 Fringe moccasins, cute and comfy. Minnetonka moccasin booties, $52 from Cha Boutique | 5 Snow boots might come in handy this winter. Sorel Conquest Carly boot, $220 from Laurie’s Shoes | 6 Leopard print pumps jazz up that all-black outfit easily.

Vaneli ‘Eril’ pony hair jaguar print peep-toe pump, $165 from Marmi | 7 Cowboy boots...one pair is never enough. Old Gringo ‘Diego’ black cowboy boots, $520 from Giddy Up Jane | 8 Satin pumps look great with skinny jeans or that cocktail dress. Vaneli ‘Erlene’ black satin peep-toe pump, $150, from Marmi | 9 Red strappy sandals are surprisingly versatile. Vaneli ‘Quench’ Lipstick satin strappy, $120 from Marmi | 10 Oxfords are this fall’s flats. Sebago ‘Claremonte Brogue’ oxford, $145 from Laurie’s Shoes | 11 Running shoes, whether you run or not. Asics hot coal running shoe, $100 from Laurie’s Shoes | 12 A sparkling ‘smoking loafer’ is a super-comfortable flat option with pizzazz. Donald Pliner ‘Caviar’ smoking loafer, $198 from Laurie’s Shoes | 13 Got to have something to slip on after a long day. Ugg Dakota slipper, $100 from EJ’s | 14 Wedge booties give you height—and confidence! Envy ‘Monica’ wedge bootie, $96 from Ziezo | 15 Pointy flats, especially some with studs, just plain rock.

Label patent black stud flat, $34 from Ziezo | 16 A driving moccasin is classic and comfortable. Cole Air ‘Tatum’ driving mocccasin $140 from EJ’s | 17 A patterned loafer offers panache. Vaneli ‘Arlene’ camel dinohair loafer, $150 from Marmi | 18 Weekender tennies are perfect for that Starbucks run. Joe Siebel gray leather ‘Caspian’ tennis shoe, $135 from EJ’s.

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Sinuses and noses have a lot in common, which makes diagnosing and treating problems tricky. Dr. Stanley Thawley, director of the Washington University Sinus Institute, explains the challenge: “Sinuses are bony cavities with the same type of tissue lining as the nose; inflammation and irritation in one usually affects the other. The inflammation can come from viral sources, allergies, or non-allergic stimuli. If the lining swells enough, sinuses can’t drain, trapping mucous, which is then a breeding ground for bacterial infections.”

When someone comes into the Sinus Institute with chronic sinus infections, the team tries to get at the causes, because they are often triggered by a combination of several sources. If the person has allergies, those need to be identified and controlled. Sometimes patients will notice they get sinus infections seasonally or all year round due to allergies to pets and dust mites. The sinus and nasal linings also can swell from irritant triggers, like cigarette smoke, stress, dry air, gastric reflux disease, or chemical exposures. Some patients, says Thawley, may have contributing systemic conditions, like cystic fibrosis or a suppressed immune system. Then there are patients with structural problems that prevent sinus drainage: a deviated nasal septum, enlarged nasal turbinates, or nasal polyps.

One of the best tools the Sinus Institute has at its disposal is the endoscope, a small instrument that allows doctors to look up the nose and into the openings of the sinuses to identify problems, or fix them with endoscopic sinus surgery.

Says Thawley, “Most endoscopic sinus surgery is done for chronic sinusitis after

medical therapy has failed. It can take care of the problem as long as other contributing factors are controlled.

We may clean out the sinuses and open the outlets for them to drain, but if the person still smokes, has uncontrolled allergies or gastric reflux, for example, the problems may continue to occur.”

He says the Institute is doing more endoscopic sinus surgery because of the ease of the dr. stanley e. thawley Photo courtesy of Washington University Sinus Institute technology, but surgery is not a panacea. They have to look at the whole picture and other causes to help patients manage problems long-term.

For more information, contact Washington University Sinus Institute at 314.362,7509 or 800.437.5430, or visit sinus.wustl.edu/.

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Our health is probably the most important factor for our enjoyment of life. Managing it requires good information, which is sometimes hard to come by. To clear up the confusion, we asked the experts for the latest information on common conditions.

[ shoulder replacement ] We carry the weight of the world on our shoulders, and when they don’t work correctly, we’re in a world of pain.

Dr. Micah Hobbs, surgeon, Orthopedic Associates The main reason for shoulder replacement is the same as for hips and knees: the wear and tear of arthritis. People who wear out their shoulders use them an unusual amount: wheelchair-bound patients or those whose jobs require a lot of lifting, pushing and pulling above the shoulders.

There are two approaches to total shoulder replacement. Primary shoulder replacement is done when the rotator cuff is intact. It involves removing the top of the arm bone and inserting a metal ball, then resurfacing the shoulder blade with a plastic socket. Reverse shoulder replacement is used for patients whose rotator cuff is not intact.

The ball goes on the scapula and the socket on the arm bone to allow the deltoid muscle to lift the arm without a rotator cuff.

The goal of any shoulder replacement is pain relief.

Research has produced shoulder implants that can be fit and customized to individual patients to improve range of motion and decrease pain.

Dr. Jason Browdy, Advanced Orthopedics and Sports Medicine The incidence of arthritis in the shoulder is lower than in hips and knees because the shoulder is not a weight-bearing joint. Conditions that put us at risk include post-traumatic arthritis after a shoulder injury, gouty or rheumatoid arthritis and neurologic conditions in the cervical spine that can affect the shoulders.

Shoulder arthritis has a spectrum of severity.

Conservative treatment includes physical therapy, anti-inflammatory medications and steroid injections. We use ultrasound-guided injections to more accurately place steroids where they will do the most good.

If conservative treatment doesn’t work, surgical procedures that stop short of joint replacement include: cleaning out the joint with an arthroscope and putting in soft tissue to act as a cushion, and incremental shoulder replacements that involve putting a cap over the ball instead of replacing the ball.

The main thing for people to remember is that neither our original parts nor their replacements last forever, so delay total joint replacements, if possible.

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There’s even more to Kirkwood’s newest senior living community.

At The Glen at Aberdeen Heights, you’ll discover a philosophy that gives loved ones more quality time together, even if needs change — with the support of trained, caring staff who honor each resident’s personal schedules and individual preferences.

[ bio-identical hormones ] The latest buzzphrase in hormone replacement therapy is bio-identical hormones. “These hormones have the same structure as a human hormone, but they’re made in a lab from yam or soy,” says Dr. Bryan Warner of BodyLogicMD of St. Louis. “People worry about hormones causing blood clots and cancer, but why, when our estrogen is highest at age 25, don’t we see more cancers then? It has more to do with the type of hormone and the route it takes.”

Warner never prescribes estradiol, estrogen or testosterone orally. “Oral testosterone is associated with liver cancer. Oral estrogen goes through the liver, which creates clotting factors, raises blood lipids like triglycerides and cholesterol, and contributes to high blood pressure,” he explains. “But testosterone and estrogen can be more safely given as patches, gels, or injections of time-release pellets that disperse gradually over three to four months.”

When women start to have perimenopausal symptoms, Warner measures hormone, vitamin and mineral levels. “People with menopausal symptoms are often low in magnesium and zinc,” he says. “They may also be low in B vitamins, which are necessary for hormones to work.

Once we determine the right balance of estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, magnesium and zinc, most women begin to feel a lot better.”

Our complete continuum of person-centered care includes: • Assisted living that encourages independence • An innovative memory support program • Short-term Medicare rehabilitation • Specialized skilled dementia care • Long-term skilled care • Direct admittance with no entrance fee • More than 60 years of experience, through local non-profit sponsor Presbyterian Manors of Mid-America

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Learn why The Glen is your neighborhood resource for care at www.AberdeenHeightsHealthServices.com.

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Learn about new and effective solutions for

aanxiety nxiety Neurofeedback is arguably one of the most powerful tools in dealing with symptoms associated with neurological disorders.

Join Dr. Jason Rhodes and Dr. Leigh Rolnicki to learn more about the basics of neurofeedback and some of the issues that can be alleviated using this non-invasive, drug-free approach.

If you or someone you love is experiencing anxiety, it is time for you to learn about neurofeedback.

FREE EDUCATIONAL SEmINAR 7:00 pm at our clinic

Thursday, October 11 Reservations are appreciated.

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Central Studio encourages a healthy lifestyle through exercise and more fun!

announcing The GreaT Grand OpeninG of

Central Studio Saturday, October 6

Doors open at 5:30pm | everyone is welcome!

Sample classes, hors d’oeuvres & beverages The Big Muddy Dance Company will perform at 6 and 8 PM

OTHER DANCE PERFORMANCES: Ballet by Mary Ellen Bryan Argentine Tango by Mauro Peralta

begins at 9:30PM

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[ deep vein thrombosis ] Blood clots in the deep veins of the legs pose a variety of threats, both short- and long-term. How quickly we recognize serious symptoms and seek help makes all the difference in outcome.

Dr. Mark Blumenthal, Vein Center and CosMed Deep vein thrombosis can occur anywhere along the legs. The most dangerous clots are the high ones because pieces can break off and go through the right side of the heart into the lung, causing a pulmonary embolism. The most common DVT, however, occurs in the deep veins surrounded by the calf muscles. It can cause swelling in the calf or ankles and tenderness in the muscle, but is unlikely to form an embolism.

DVT therapy includes blood thinner injections initially and a longer-term course of Coumadin, an oral anticoagulant.

Patients who have had a DVT are more likely to have another one because it makes the vein surface rougher and more likely to clot. A sedentary lifestyle or sitting or lying for long periods can predispose individuals to clot formation.

There is no evidence that varicose veins promote DVT, but if DVT is ignored, it can cause varicose veins.

Dr. Ricardo Rao, Midwest Vein Center Causes of DVT include surgery, injury, blood stasis from not moving or a hypercoagulative state, thickened blood due to a congenital defect or a developed condition. Women on birth control pills or oral estrogen have an increased risk for developing these clots.

If patients have signs of DVT, they need prompt treatment. When clots go undiagnosed for more than a few days, the one-way valves needed to return the blood to the heart get damaged, causing blood to pool. That creates swelling; the skin thickens and hardens, and hemoglobin pigment leaches out into the skin, darkening it and eventually creating leg ulcers, a condition called post-thrombotic syndrome.

For clots in the higher and larger iliac and femoral veins, studies are showing that removing those through thrombectomy catheters as soon as possible is better than using blood thinners alone. That prevents them breaking off and going to the lung, or turning into post-thrombotic syndrome.

[ great idea Six Tips for Easing Sinus Congestion Want to ease minor nasal congestion and sinus pressure without resorting to medication? »» Breathe steam (carefully) from a pot of boiled water »» Drink lots of non-alcoholic fluids to thin and drain mucous »» Prop yourself up with several pillows at night to promote drainage and aid breathing »» Fill a sock with rice, microwave for one to two minutes and place it on your forehead to soothe sinus headaches »» Use saline nasal sprays to keep nasal passages moist »» Spice it up with foods like chilies or wasabi, to liquefy mucous and open nasal passages

HEALTH&BEAUTY

[ preventing & treating bunions ] Dr. Michael Horwitz, Feet for Life Podiatry Centers Bunions, a painful deformity of the big toe, can make every step painful. Bunions don’t form by themselves. The tendency may be inherited, but they’re generally caused by ligament laxity and excessive pronation. If you can grab your thumb and bend it backwards to touch your forearm, you have lax ligaments and probably have a tendency to pronate. Pronation of the foot occurs when the heel bone angles inward and the arch tends to collapse. It can lead to pain in the foot, knee, hip and even back.

The latest treatment for over-pronation is the subtalar implant, a metal implant inserted into the soft tissue of the foot in a two-minute office procedure under local anesthesia. No orthotics or other external foot alignment is needed, and the implant can stay in for life, but is easy to remove if needed. I have used them on patients from age 5 to 70-plus. Orthotics can brace the problem, but implants control the foot gently from the inside. It fills in the small area under the ankle joint, the area that controls pronating.

Surgery to correct bunions is complex and has a fairly long recovery time. Fixing the pronation problem prevents the bunion and can make everything else feel better.

Prestige Dental Care, a general dentistry practice that emphasizes pain-free care, is now accepting new patients of all ages.

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[ anesthesia options ] Many of us remember a time when anesthesia was the worst part of surgery. If you haven’t had surgery in a while, you’ll be amazed at the range of patientfriendly methods now in use. “In the last 15 years, we’ve made leaps in how people feel post-operatively, and anesthesia is safer than ever when administered correctly,” says Dr. Patricia Gramling-Babb, associate professor of anesthesiology at Saint Louis University. ”Patients have a lot of options these days, depending on the procedure they’re undergoing.”

The range of choices has expanded beyond general anesthesia, an epidural, a spinal or a local. “We now have three major general anesthetics that produce no hangover, and we can combine them with other methods for the best results, depending on the circumstances,” Gramling-Babb says. Epidurals, anesthesia administered through a catheter in the epidural space at the base of the spine, is still used 80 percent of the time for labor pain, she notes. “The nice thing about the epidural catheter is that it can be re-dosed at a different level for post-surgical pain relief,” she adds.

For orthopedic surgeries, anesthesiologists often use IV twilight sleep with a local nerve block. “The IV wears off quickly when stopped, while the nerve block continues to provide post-operative pain relief,” Gramling-Babb says.

“Patients are able to move their muscles, but feel better and don’t need as many post-operative narcotics.”

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[ what we love! ] hair product systems by dorothy weiner | photo by charles barnes

We’ve all been there: standing at the mirror, staring at dry, lifeless hair and wanting to run out that instant for new shampoo and conditioner, not to mention mousse, oil and other sundry products that promise revived tresses. Well, a simple recipe for gorgeous hair may not exist, but not all shampoos and conditioners are created equal, either. This is one area in beauty where you should mix it up.

Experts agree that routinely switching products is good for your hair. So we’ve chosen a few brands we admire, just to give you food for thought (and for your hair) when your current shampoo runs out.

>oils

>vitamins

>lactic acid

>keratin

>aloe

pureology Precious Oil

Melu Anti-breakage Lustrous Shampoo

Absolut Repair Cellular Shampoo

Awapuhi Wild Ginger Hydromist Blow-Out Spray

Aveda Pure Abundance Volumizing Clay Conditioner

Pureology’s Precious Oil line promises to “restore shine and fullness and protect color” with its zero-sulfate and zero-silicone formulations. This brand makes some of the best-smelling products I’ve ever used. The ‘system’ includes shampoo, conditioner, hair masque and oil you apply on damp hair, like you would Moroccan oil.

The Italian line Davines has a European esthetic that emphasizes natural ingredients.

Its Melu regimen is based on spinach extract, said to add vitamins and antioxidants to hair for a soft and shiny finish. The active agents are supposed to “remineralize and strenghten with their hydrating and nourishing properties.”

The Davines Melu line smells great and felt wonderful when I tested it.

L’Oreal’s Professionnel line includes an Absolut Repair Cellular system meant to “repair hair at the cellular level.” The softening products include lactic acid and are supposed to yield stronger, softer hair with renewed shine.

I’ve used the shampoo, and it is indeed softening and has a light, apricot-y scent.

Paul Mitchell’s Awapuhi line is also sulfate-free and extremely hydrating. It includes keratin proteins, which are supposed to “rebuild hair” (especially important for color-treated tresses), and its Wild Ginger scent is positively delicious (I routinely use the conditioner).

This line also earned three Best of Beauty Awards from Allure magazine last year for its Moisturizing Lather Shampoo, Keratin Cream Rinse and Styling Oil Treatment.

Aveda’s Pure Abundance line is supposed to add volume without adding weight. I like Aveda because it’s plant-based and affordable. This particular line has everything from a powdery ‘hair potion’ to a volumizing spray and a style prep, all promising “weightless volume and body from naturally derived boosters.”

Ingredients include aloe and acacia gum.

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get the look] [ emma watsonby lauren madras We’ve watched Emma Watson grow up, from the bushy-haired knowit-all Hermione Granger to the college student, model and bonafide movie star she is today. Her look is easy to get at home, but her natural elegance and fierce pose? You may want to practice.

As we head into black-tie season, culminating in some very special holiday events, you’ll be head-and-shoulders above the crowd with this sleek, urban look even before you slip into those Jimmy Choos (or the knock-offs).

Watson walks the red carpet at the premiere of her new film, The Perks of Being a Wallflower

photo by Helga Esteb / Shutterstock.com

[ how to ] MAKEUP 1 | It’s easy for naturally gorgeous 22-year-old ingenues to get dewy skin with just a tinted moisturizer, but you can mimic that effortless perfection by applying concealer over problem areas, then layering a foundation primer (such as Tarte Clean Slate) and a luminous foundation or tinted moisturizer.

Experiment with the amounts to find the right blend for your skin.

2 | Apply cream rouge to the apples of your cheeks, then blend to temples.

3 | Rim your lashline with a thin line of Illamasqua Precision Ink liner in Havoc (a deep brown).

4 | Smashbox Photo Op Eye Shadow Trio in Filter includes all the colors you need for this dark-

No One Will Know.

Everyone Will Notice.

5 | Apply your favorite waterproof mascara in black.

6 | Finish your look with the pièce de résistance: bright red lips. MAC Marilyn Monroe has

Face, Breast & Body Surgical Procedures

Allow a moment to dry before moving on.

neutral eye: wash the lightest shade all over the lid from lash to brow, then the medium brown into the crease. With a liner brush, smudge just a little of the darkest shadow under the lashline. If you’re prone to dark, under-eye circles, skip that step.

the right shade in Love Goddess. There’s just enough pink to soften potential harshness.

HAIR 1 | In wet hair, apply Oscar Blandi Jasmine Oil Serum.

2 | Blow-dry straight and away from your face. Touch up with a flat iron 3 | For the simplest approach, fasten your hair into a tight pony tail just under the crown. Secure with a clear hair band, or cover the band with a lock of hair and use a bobby pin to lock in place.

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4 | For more advanced styling, a chic French twist will pull ends out of sight and hold through the last dance of the evening.

5 | Amp up shine with CHI Shine Infusion and avoid the temptation to over-accessorize!

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[health] insights Clayton Pilates Studio

Improve your health and well-being now by beginning your Pilates practice at Clayton Pilates Studio. Our newest instructors, Jacqueline Potter and Amy Layton, are offering new classes and have opened extended hours, including early morning, evenings and weekends.

8240 Forsyth Blvd. | 314.721.3616 claytonpilatesstudio.com

Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine

The Siteman Cancer Center is finishing work on its fourth location, in south St. Louis County, and will begin seeing patients there by early 2013. Located at I-55 and Butler Hill Road, the facility will provide comprehensive outpatient cancer care.

4921 Parkview Place | 314.747.7222 | siteman.wustl.edu

Prestige Dental Care

Prestige Dental has started using laser therapy to fight bacteria that contribute to gingivitis and periodontitis.

2915 S. Brentwood Blvd.

314.962.6622

Central Studio

Central Studio encourages a healthy lifestyle through exercise. The new studio provides high-quality instruction with passionate, experienced professionals in dance, Pilates, gyrotonic, Zumba, tango and ballet. The grand opening party is Oct. 6.

5617 Pershing Ave. | 314.280.8054 centralstudiostl.com

Washington University Physicians

Dr. David Carr, a Washington University physician specializing in geriatric medicine and Alzheimer’s disease, will present a free lecture, Recognizing Dementia and Memory Loss, at 11 a.m. Oct. 10. Light lunch will be served.

Call 636.532.9296 to make reservations. wuphysicians.wustl.edu

Dr. David Carr

Kehrs Mill Family Dental Care

Dental implants are one of the greatest things to happen in modern dentistry. Dentists have many new innovations to offer their patients, but dental implants is at the top of the list.

964 Kehrs Mill Road | 636.391.1186 drrobertobriendds.com

Saint Louis Neurotherapy Institute

The Glen at Aberdeen Heights

Neurofeedback is a powerful tool in dealing with symptoms associated with neurological disorders.

Schedule a free consultation to learn more about the basics of neurofeedback and some issues that can be alleviated using this non-invasive, drug-free approach.

11710 Old Ballas Road, Ste. 205 314.983.9355 | stlneurotherapy.com

Offering a full range of on-site health services—including assisted living, memory support and skilled nursing—The Glen ensures quality care in a familiar environment, even if needs change.

505 Couch Ave. | 314.909.6010 aberdeenheightshealthservices.com

Seniors Home Care

Levens Orthodontics

Dr. Lawrence Levens recently earned a master’s degree in lingual orthodontics (braces on the back of the teeth), making him the only orthodontist in North America with this degree. Levens has used Incognito lingual braces since 2008.

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In five months, nurse Pam Anello has proven herself to be a pivotal player at Seniors Home Care. As the newest case manager at the Webster Groves-based private home care firm, Anello performs nursing visits and monitors changes in client condition and medications.

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LEISURE

“When I lived at home, I paid a lot of insurance, taxes, home maintenance and repairs… I never knew when something was going to go wrong.

When I look at all those expenses and worries, I think I have a great deal here, and I didn’t have to come up with a large up-front sum.”

Photo by Colin Miller of Strauss Peyton

- Resident Sal Pagano

by kenneth bland

Bridge with Bl♠nd

Back in the day, play and defense were the most important facets of the game.

Nowadays, bidding is the most important.

Yes, we still need to play and defend, but when we bid to the right spot, we’re hard to beat. (Alas, so are the opponents!)

While playing in the recent St. Louis Regional Championships, local ‘pros’ Tom Oppenheimer and Rod Beery found themselves behind at halftime in a championship match. Practiced partnerships have the bidding advantage in close matches.

Oppenheimer and Beery fit the bill. Two hands demonstrated their expertise. The first, with Beery sitting North, opened one ♦.

Oppenheimer, South, bid one ♠. Beery then jumped to four ♣ (splinter bid), and when the last bid was made, the partnership was in a grand slam in ♠!

The hand: NORTH

♠ K 10 9 7

♥ A J 6

♦ A 10 9 8 6

♣ A

SOUTH ♠ AQJ86 ♥ 10 ♦ KQ75 ♣ K43 The play: West led a trump and when South drew trumps and found the ♦ Jack, the grand slam was home. The opposing team only bid a small slam, a big pick up for Oppenheimer and Beery.

The opposing team was still ahead going into the last hand. This time South took a chance and opened two no trump with a singleton King of ♣! That was all Beery needed, and he drove the hand to a small slam in ♥.

The hand:

NORTH ♠8 ♥ J 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 ♦ 6 ♣ A Q 10 9 5

SOUTH

♠ A 10 9 5

♥ A72

♦ AKQJ9

♣K The play: West led a ♠; Oppenheimer won and trumped a ♠. When the Jack of ♥ was covered by the King and won with the Ace, the Queen was conceded and 12 tricks claimed. The opponents failed again to duplicate the result. Oppenheimer and Beery’s team won the event. Excellent bidding wins again!

tip of the day]

Q. So much is made about splinter bids. Are they really that important?

A. Absolutely, especially during high-level auctions. With one bid you can tell your partner how many losers your side has in a particular suit. Also your partner is able to evaluate the worth of his high cards. When holding ‘value points’ (Kings and Queens) in your short suit, your partner should devalue his hand.

big news]

At last, St. Louis has a great place to play bridge! The Saint Louis Bridge Center opened Oct. 1 at 8616 Olive St. I visited last week and found lots of parking, a comfortable, spacious playing area with 60 tables, nice carpeting, wonderful lighting, high-tech scoring with TVs spaced throughout the room, time clocks, great staff and your favorite directors. For information, call 314.569.1430.

Do you have a good bridge tip? Email kennethmbland@yahoo.com

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We are proud to offer affordable and newly renovated one and two bedroom apartment residences. We will help coordinate your move and discuss modifications or enhancements to make your new residence feel like home. All of our best-in-class programs and services are “unbundled” so you can choose what best fits your needs. There are no entry fees, so you are free to invest your money however you choose.

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[arts&entertainment] [ october ]

by kari williams

[ art ]

[ movies ]

9 a.m. to 5 p.m & 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Flora Place & Tower Grove Avenue $7 | 314.771.3101 >> Historic Shaw Art Fair brings together artists from 25 states, live music, children’s activities and more.

Won’t Back Down >> Maggie Gyllenhaal plays Jamie, a

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10/5 arnold newman: luminaries of the twentieth century in art, politics and culture

Bob Hartzell, printmaking

5 p.m. | The Sheldon | Free | thesheldon.org

10/5 missouri masters series reception with bryan hayes

7 p.m. | Kodner Gallery | Free | kodnergallery.com 10/6 great grand opening (dance performances, art by Jim Zittenbaum) 6 p.m. | Central Studio | Free | 314.280.8054

[ etc. ]

Sleepwalk with me >> This movie takes us into the life of

10/4 faithful citizenship: a forum on religion and public life, lecture series

30-something Matt (real-life comedian Mike Birbiglia), a comedian/bartender whose life is stalled every which way: He hasn’t gotten anywhere in his standup comedian career (hearing his jokes, you wonder why he ever entertained a career in comedy); he doesn’t want to commit to his girlfriend, Abby, of eight years; and he can’t get a handle on his sleepwalking, which becomes more bizarre as time goes on. What I liked was seeing inside Viewed at the Tivoli the head of a Gen-Xer, even though it wasn’t a pretty sight: inertia, apathy and malaise. But Carol Kane, as his mother, Linda, was definitely a bright spot, as was the tired relationship between her and her husband of 40 years, Frank (James Rebhorn).

Should You See It? You can wait for the DVD. – d.w.

7 p.m. | Fontbonne University | Free | 314.719.8062

10/5 best of missouri market

“first look friday”

6 p.m. | Missouri Botanical Garden | $5 – $12 | mobot.org 10/9 speed (of) reading (presentation) 7 p.m. | White Flag Library | Free | 314.531.3442

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[theater]

young single mom (with apparently unlimited energy) who decides to reform her daughter’s failing Pittsburgh elementary school using a parent trigger law. She recruits a second-grade teacher (played by Viola Davis) to help convince dozens of parents and teachers to take on the bureaucracy of the public education system. While the movie’s idealism was inspiring, the last-minute plot devices Viewed at Ronnie’s 20 Cinema seemed random and unbelievable. Won’t Back Down wraps the story up with a pretty little bow—but as anyone who has wrangled with the public education system can attest, there’s no quick fix to these complex issues.

Should You See It? If you’re in the mood for a feel-good film (and trying to avoid Halloween slasher fests), give it a try—just don’t expect a lot of realism. –C.K.

[ music ] 10/6 arturo sandoval

8 p.m. | The Sheldon | $15 - $45 | thesheldon.org

10/9 alabama shakes

8 p.m. | The Pageant | $22.50 - $25 | thepageant.com

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8 p.m. | Dance St. Louis | $40 | dancestlouis.org >> The 47th season of Dance St. Louis begins with a bold collaboration between four choreographers and four St. Louis dance companies.

10/4 – 10/20 spring awakening: a new musical

2 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Stray Dog Theatre | $18 - $20 straydogtheatre.org

10/5 – 10/14 inventing van gogh

2 p.m. & 8 p.m. | West End Players Guild | $20

10/5 – 10/21 good

3 p.m. & 8 p.m. | The Gaslight Theater | $30 | 314.458.2978

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10/6 polly ferman tango

8 p.m. | Touhill Performing Arts Center | $20 | touhill.org

mahler no. 3

8 p.m. | St. Louis Symphony | $30 - $108 stlsymphony.org >> Mezzo-soprano Susan Graham leads the St. Louis Symphony, The St. Louis Children’s Choirs and the women of the St. Louis Symphony Chorus in Mahler’s Symphony No. 3.

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>> 10/5 Wildlife Rescue exhibit opening

St. Louis Science Center | $4 - $8 | slsc.org Venture through interactive exhibits and activities to see how endangered species are cared for and returned to the wild.

10/4 – 10/2 Parent and Me: The 1904 World’s Fair Four-Week Series 10 a.m. | Missouri History Museum $5 - $7 per class; $15 - $20 entire series mohistory.org

LEISURE

quick bites]

Our Nightly Entrees make dinner decisions, delicious. www.gourmettogo.com/nightly-entrees

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[ niche sneak peek ] Niche’s Benton Park location will close Oct. 18 and reopen in Clayton’s Centene Plaza in November. The flagship restaurant from chefowner Gerard Craft will be connected to Craft’s newest restaurant, Pastaria, which opened last month.

Creative. Distinctive. Impressive.

314.205.1151

www.gourmettogo.com Ladue • Clayton • Westport

“Camp Weloki has taught me to use my voice in a confident, positive way and help me be a leader for others.” Becca, age 16

[ shell cafe ]

enroLLing now For

Fall leadership Weekend retreats

Downtown office workers can raise a cup of coffee to the return of a cafe on the ground floor of the Shell Building. Abby’s Shell Corner Cafe recently opened at 1221 Locust St. New operators of the breakfast and lunch spot, Abby Hernandez and Ammie Maminta-McSwain, are an aunt-niece team with Filipino heritage. Look for classic Filipino fare in the daily lunch specials.

all girl and coed weekends available for kids ages 8 through teens. held in St. clair, miSSouri

Dr. Tim JorDan’s

[ seoul tacos ]

Fans of Korean-style tacos will no longer need to track down a food truck. Seoul Taco—the extremely popular food on the go that hit the streets in 2011— opened a brick-and-mortar location at 571 Melville Ave., in The Loop. The food truck operation will continue.

Camp Weloki Leadership

Weekend retreat dates and registration online at www.weloki.com

636 -530-1883

* Friendships * seLF discovery and...a whole lot of fUN!

[ marcella’s in ballwin ]

Brothers Jamie and Steve Komorek recently opened a sister restaurant to their Trattoria Marcella called Marcella’s Mia Sorella, 14426 Clayton Road. Mia Sorella is currently only open for dinner, though lunch service is coming soon.

[ palladium plugs nonprofits ]

Butler’s Pantry has just announced that during 2013, the company will donate $2,013 to each nonprofit that hosts an event at their Palladium Saint Louis.

[ sweet smoke ]

Sugarfire Smokehouse, a project by restaurateurs Mike Johnson and Carolyn Downs, opened at 9200 Olive Blvd., just east of I-170 in Olivette. The cafeteria-style barbecue joint offers grass-fed beef, pulled pork, smoked turkey and burgers from meat ground in-house. Downs, who has long garnered praise for the desserts at her other restaurant, Cyrano’s, is making sweet pies for desserts.

saT, OcTOBeR 20, 7:00PM The legendary Wynton Marsalis brings his astounding Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra to Powell Hall for the St. Louis premiere of Marsalis’ own Swing Symphony. A symphonic evolution of swing and jazz, Marsalis’ homage to America’s musical heritage will feature the JLCO in concert with the STL Symphony. Save your seats today for this once-in-a-lifetime musical event!

[ sustainable barbecue ]

Capitalist Pig, a new barbecue restaurant, is slated to open Oct. 10 at Mad Art Gallery, 1201 Lynch St. in Soulard The eatery calls itself a “sustainable barbecue restaurant” and plans to support local farmers of humanely raised, hormone-free pork, beef and chicken.

For more on the latest from the St. Louis food scene, visit The Scoop section of SauceMagazine.com.

PreSenTinG SPOnSOr:

314-534-1700 stlsymphony.org

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paul doerner

photo by BILL BARRETT

michael rechan

michael lauren development] by rebecca koenig

Creating a house from scratch appeals to many “When we do our projects, each room has its own We can customize stationery, clothing and jewelry, but none of it is people, Rechan believes, but the prospect can also aura,” Rechan says. He recently helped build a home nearly as exciting as creating, from the ground up, the place we call home. That has long been the belief of St. Louis developer Michael Rechan of Michael Lauren Development. “Home building, for the consumer, is sort of the zenith of that trend,” he says.

Rechan has built some of the most admired homes in Clayton’s Old Town neighborhood and other areas, many designed specifically for particular homeowners. “The client is essentially able not only to pick out everything, but design that home around their needs, their desires, and really build something that reflects their style, design sensibilities and sense of space,” he says. To educate homeowners on the process, he and architect Paul Doerner of The Lawrence Group will host a custom home-building presentation in Clayton Oct. 6 that will include a tour of some Michael Lauren homes.

seem intimidating. People may think they need to draw up elaborate plans by themselves before approaching a developer, but, Rechan says, this is simply not the case. “If you hire a quality architect and builder who understand the process and are professional, they shoulder the complexity of the building process,” he explains. “The client is really able to focus on the cool part of what building a home is: figuring out what they want and working to capture their vision.”

Rechan advises people to work with a builderarchitect team from the outset rather than starting just with an architect. “Together we are able to discern the client’s core requirements, sketch preliminary floor plans, provide some cost guidance and give the client a sense of building-lot size requirements,” Rechan says. Michael Lauren can also help analyze applicable municipal ordinances.

for one young couple with children who wanted an East Coast cedar shake-style home with contemporary updates. The house includes an intimate parlor where the wife can entertain her friends. A play room in another area of the home features a stage where the kids can put on shows. The hallways are designed to make the home feel larger, and the rooms’ sight lines are intended to create a sense of space. “Each living space had its own definition that was set up in a way that achieved an open feel while still having defined spaces for different purposes,” Rechan says.

Seeing a finished customized home is gratifying for the family and all who worked with them along the way. “Bringing that vision from concept to reality is super satisfying,” Rechan says. “Everything works in an architecturally and aesthetically pleasing way.

It really enhances a family’s entire lifestyle.”

Michael Lauren Development’s Clayton Garden Homes Tour will be 9:30 a.m. to noon Oct. 6 at 8301 Maryland Ave., Ste. 100.

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The landscape is a complete disaster. Nothing is worth saving. I am showing a stepped retaining wall to deal with the severe slope. Building a light pier with the block adds a sense of welcome and architectural detail. Planting ivy on the hill would be an even cheaper option, and dogwood trees would be the appropriate size and shape to frame the house and driveway. A variety of plants will mask the tall, exposed foundation wall.

Finally, don’t forget about the garage. Adding a cupola and a carriage-style door will give a much more finished feel. Any of these changes could be done separately or in phases. They make the house much more charming and increase value. Good luck on the transformation.

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Ann Wroth | Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.440.0212 | gladysmanion.com | $1,635,000

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Situated in one of Clayton’s premier private enclaves, this updated 5-bedroom, 3.5-bath home offers charm and manageable space. It has 3,600 square feet and .71 acres but is adjacent to more than 8 acres of private parkland.

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Raye Zeigler and Judy Miller Janet McAfee Real Estate | 314.983.2116 314.983.2234 | janetmcafee.com/judymiller janetmcafee.com/rayezeigler | $955,000

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This is the ultimate contemporary home, something hard to find in St. Louis. Built in 2007, it features everything a sophisticated buyer wants: open floor plan, gourmet kitchen, 10-foot ceilings, job-finished maple flooring, expansive windows and cool bathrooms.

Ted Wight | Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314.607.5555 | 7526washington.CanBYours.com $749,000

15 | 29 Ridgetop

Distinctive 5-bedroom, 4.5-bath home is in the historic district of Kirkwood. Its impressive finishes include three-piece moldings, coffered and tray ceilings, and a built-in sound system.

Teri Nicely | Red Key Realty 314.707.1468 | $1.04 million

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Beautifully updated and expanded home in the heart of Ladue has new gourmet kitchen and secluded pool. Great home for entertaining and everyday living, it is walking distance to Tilles Park and move-in ready. Agent/Owner.

Kim Carney The Carney Team, Coldwell Banker Premier Group 314.422.7449 | $799,000

14 | 7526 Washington

[two-story home ] 10 | 20 Carrswold Drive

11 | 407 E. Argonne

13 | 10 Daniel

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Gracious Tudor home in the Ladue School District with stylish updates and light-filled rooms has gorgeous architectural details, main-level family room, sun room, upscale kitchen and lower level rec room with 4 bedrooms and 3.5 baths. It offers beautiful landscaping, custom patio and three-car garage.

Ted Wight | Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314.607.5555 | 29ridgetop.canbyours.com $719,000

16 | 9857 Wild

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This expansive home was updated for the current buyer and includes family areas that span the back of the home, a kitchen that flows between the breakfast room and family room and a lower level with a recreation area and bar. Level yard, glass porch and tree-lined neighborhood make this a must-see for the Ladue buyer.

Heidi Long | Janet McAfee Real Esate 314.983.2143 | janetmcafee.com/heidilong $575,000

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Stately and sophisticated, this impressive Colonial manse is appointed with luxurious finishes, soft neutrals and magnificent architectural details.

Highlights include a brooksBerry-designed kitchen and master bedroom suite with sitting area and French doors that open to a balcony overlooking lush gardens.

Joan Schnoebelen and Megan Rowe Laura McCarthy Real Estate | 314.569.1177 lauramccarthy.com | $2,395,000

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Magnificent 3-acre Ladue estate has more than 12,000 square feet on three floors. The family room has 20-foot beamed ceiling, stone fireplace and an amazing wall of floor-to-ceiling windows that open to private deck and park-like grounds.

Jody Carr Dielmann Sotheby’s International Realty 314.226.6926 | dielmannsothebysrealty.com $4,495,000

[ Condo ] 21 | 232 N. Kingshighway, Unit 1904

Don’t miss your opportunity to own the final terrace unit at The Chase Park Plaza. The two exterior terraces boast more than 1,000 square feet of exterior living space, plus more than 3,200 square feet of luxurious interior space.

Lea Luchetti The Private Residences at the Chase Park Plaza 314.633.1100 | chaseresidences.com | $1,995,000

22 | 155 Carondelet Plaza, #604

[ Estate ] 19 | 1751 N. Woodlawn Ave. 19

20 | 2019 S. Warson

This estate occupies 20 subdividable acres (five additional lots) and includes an expansive covered terrace that overlooks a pool, pool house, tennis courts and gazebo. Amazing architectural details pervade in enormous, elegant spaces, including a fabulous floating staircase.

Katie McLaughlin and Megan Rowe Laura McCarthy Real Estate 314.569.1177 | lauramccarthy.com | $5.3 million

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Ultimate elegance and luxury are in this 3-bedroom, 4-bath, 3,100-square-foot layout. Alan Brainerd designed the space, which includes an allViking kitchen, honed granite, glass backsplashes, surround sound, organized closets and an ultimate spa-like master bath.

Wayne Norwood | Gladys Manion Real Estate 314.721.4755 | 314.629.3931 gladysmanion.com | $1,299,900

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