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editor’s letter
ashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street. Fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening. — Coco Chanel
your voice To Kactus Kate, Saddened to learn about the demise of your garden, but so proud of the courage with which you solved your problem: When you can’t beat’em You EAT ‘em!! I love the recipes; however, I will likely substitute some dryroasted cashews for the dryroasted grasshoppers. Enjoyed your story, —Mary Etta Heemer Killeen
Are you ready to fall in love all over again with cooler temperatures, tailgate parties, and glowing fireplaces? It’s time to start pulling out the jackets and boots and all of those favorite rich and hearty recipes that not only warm-up your belly on cool evenings, but fill your heart with lots of great memories. A cast iron skillet of steaming hot cornbread topped off with melting butter, a big pot of dad’s homemade venison chili, or a heaping bowl of grandma’s creamy chicken and dumplings – the flavors of fall are always the best! As all of the leaves began to turn and new autumn colors sweep across the landscape, new fashions are also sweeping in with new textures, warmer colors, and fabrics. Fall styles that feature “reel” classic designs are popping up on fashion runways all over Europe and Paris. Temple fashionisto, John Bittrick shares the latest styles and trends this season with Tex Appeal on pg. 24 in All aboard…Classic Styles Back on Track in 2013. Women in Texas will be happy to learn that big hair is finally making a come back this fall. It’s all about big screen glamour with soft curls, saturated with shine, and ultra-sexy. Think Hollywood legends--Jayne Mansfield and Elizabeth Taylor--classic looks with lots of Tex Appeal. Read more about the “film noir” influence on hairstyles on pg. 41, Hollywood Hair, Reel Glamour Returns. Tex Appeal has your fall fashion forecast in the bag this month, along with a few other great bag-related topics! You’ll be ready to lose all that excess baggage after you learn the secrets to packing light like a pro-traveler in Baggage-Check on pg. 58. And in Beauty’s in the Bag on pg. 37, we visited four local women to learn more about the essential beauty products they always carry. After this issue of Tex Appeal, I have no doubt you’ll discover the secrets behind pulling together some “reel” glamorous looks and creating your own signature style this season! And remember the advice of Coco Chanel, “Fashion changes–style remains.” À la prochaine!
Teresa K. Hernandez Editor | thernandez@texappealmag.com
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September 2013 Tex Appeal
Hi Teresa, I want to compliment you on Tex Appeal Magazine. I look forward to receiving each monthly publication. It is very informative and so nicely done. Thank you, —Ruth Psencik
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