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Contents S eptember

64 On the Cover Sahara Smith Singer-songwriter brings unique style to the live-music scene. By John T. Davis / Photographed by Destry Jaimes.

72 Fashion g Maude dress available at Langford Market. Bacio 61 platform shoes available at Stella Says Go. Scattered Light jewelry available at scatteredlightjewelry.com.

designers to watch Four local designers bring their talents to the rising Austin fashion scene.

Photographed by Rudy Arocha.

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Contents S eptember

on the scene 24 5 things you must do this month 26 around town 30 spotlight event Rain: A Tribute to The Beatles comes to The Long Center.

32 philanthropy Mamma Jamma Ride.

36 Horoscopes Happy Birthday, Virgo.

38 AW Talks with Sarah Pierce.

must list 42 editor picks 44 current chic Wide-legs make a comeback.

46 accessories Fall’s must-have handbag.

48 get the look Sahara Smith’s mod-squad style.

50 beauty Simple tips for sultry eyes.

52 drive Sexy Italians.

gourmet 54 foodie alert Eating local at ACL. 58 guilty pleasure Little bites of heaven.

to your health 60 fitness Tone up with the Barre method.

62 wellness Dialogue with your doctor about ovarian cancer.

opposite sex 78 relationships Red flags in romance.

80 simply irresistible Reed Turner.

82 memo from JB A Man Among Women.

savvy women 84 in the news Longhorn Sports Network launch.

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88 book group Sarah Bird’s The Gap Year.

90 all the right questions Gearing up for purchasing a car.

92 best kept secret Around the world with Frida.

94 column The art of doing nothing.

96 last word The Austin Woman View.

Photo by Destry Jaimes.

86 you should know Samantha Steele.

From the Editor

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hen I am faced with a challenge, I often turn to quotes from women who inspire me. Handed the opportunity to take on the position of executive editor and re-envision Austin Woman, and knowing I had big shoes to fill, I turned to an icon—Coco Chanel—and one of my favorite quotes: “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous!”

The choice of singer-songwriter Sahara Smith to grace our cover definitely fit the bill, as did the fabulous fashions and the shoot on location at the W Hotel. Recently, Austin has shed some of its slacker image and become a haven for designers and fashionistas alike. Our profiles of Austin’s up-and-coming designers tell their stories and feature their classy and fabulous work.

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Although the look has changed, the magazine stays true to its mission. Each month we will strive to bring you the most entertaining and informative content for and about Austin women. Our “must lists” will include events, books, music, experiences, food, beauty and fashion. We will be “on the scene” supporting causes near and dear to the hearts of our readers. We will walk you into bars and restaurants all over the ATX and tell you what to expect before you get there. We will keep you apprised of women’s health issues and research, as well as the latest fitness crazes. We will bring in the man’s perspective with relationship advice and humor from 94.7’s favorite personality, JB Hager. We will keep you up-to-date with women making news, women you should know, questions you should ask and something to talk about. All of this in the spirit of Coco Chanel—classy and fabulous!

As a member of the Austin Woman family, I am honored to be asked to serve as only the third editor of the publication. When it all began nine years ago, I offered my services as a freelance writer. Little did I know that the path would lead to this place. The women who came before me—Mimi Eckstein and Mary Anne Connolly—served not only as my editors but also as friends and mentors.

They built the foundation of Austin Woman and I hope that I can follow their leads to make the magazine the most fabulous and classy publication Austin has to offer.

Let us know what you think of the new look. We always welcome your suggestions!

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Samuel Barber: American Romantic September 22, GeorGetown September 23-25, Austin

An all-Barber program honors this great American composer.

Featuring the beloved Agnus Dei, plus the premiere of a new orchestration by Robert Kyr of Barber’s rarely performed The Lovers.

From the British Isles October 8, Austin

Conspirare Symphonic Choir tenors and basses join the Conspirare Youth Choirs to perform works from Great Britain’s rich choral tradition, including music from the Royal Wedding.

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A highlight of the season – the southwestern U.S. premiere of Path of Miracles (2005) by British composer Joby Talbot. This mystical marvel was inspired by a famous medieval pilgrimage to Santiago, Spain.

Whitacre & Lewis: New Year’s Special January 21, Austin

Music by Eric Whitacre, including a sneak preview of his long-awaited new piece commissioned by Conspirare, plus world premiere of a new work

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Handel & Pärt: Brilliant Baroque, Sublime Silences June 8, VictoriA & June 9, Austin

A delightful choral-orchestral program including George Frideric Handel’s dynamic Dixit Dominus, Arvo Pärt’s luminous Berliner Messe, and On the Beach at Night by American composer Andrew Imbrie.

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Contributors Destry JaimeS is an editorial and commercial photographer based in Austin, with clients ranging from entertainment companies to national publications. From photographing top-notch executives to surfers and sea captains, his elegant lighting style allows him to create powerful and dramatic portraits. For this issue, Destry spent a day photographing Sahara Smith for the cover story. “Assignments that allow me to work with another creative mind are always my favorite, and working with Sahara was no exception. She’s a terrific person with amazing talent and personality.”

Having recently moved back to her hometown of Austin, Victoria millner is excited to be driving the new, vibrant look of Austin Woman. After graduating from the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism, Victoria served as the art director at ALIVE Magazine in St. Louis.

She’s sad to part with the snow, but moving to Austin was a great opportunity to be near family and in a city she loves. “I’m thrilled to be able to work creatively in a town filled with so many talented photographers and designers.”

Rudy Arocha is a native Texan who moved to Austin eight years ago to pursue his education in fine arts as a sculptor.

He later rediscovered his passion for photography when his grandfather gave him a camera as a gift. He now attends the Art Institute of Austin and is months away from graduating with a degree in photography.

Rudy specializes in portrait photography with his main focus being musicians and artists. In his free time, Rudy enjoys music, the outdoors and spending time with his longtime girlfriend, Maggie. erika cerda is an Austin-based stylist and fashion consultant. “When planning Sahara Smith’s shoot, I wanted to tie in the 2nd Street District to her personal style. I chose to go with a ’70s Twiggy look and brought in platforms, mod-style silhouettes and vibrant colors.”

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5 Things you must do this month The Ballet Fête and After Party Billing itself as “Austin’s best black tie event,” the Fête gala on Sept. 23 at the W Austin is sure to sell out.

(As of publication, all $500 and $750 tickets were gone but limited tickets at $1,000 per ticket and some $5,000 tables were available.) Opening the season for Ballet Austin’s groundbreaking and innovative performance schedule and known for its luminaries from the realms of business, government, fashion, society and the arts, the Fête is always a great way to kick off the arts season. The after party, aptly named fête*ish is a more affordable way to get in on the fun at $125 per ticket, as well as some late-night dancing to DJ sets and a private performance by Grammy-winner Kurt Elling.

More info and tickets at balletaustin.org.

Texas High School Football: More Than the Game Bob Bullock Texas State History Museum July 30 – Jan. 22 The Bob Bullock Museum never disappoints, this time with an exhibit sure to please not only diehard football fans but also anyand everyone who has ever lived, grown up or spent time in the Lone Star State on a fall Friday night.

Curated by pop culture scribe Joe Nick Patoski, it captures the camaraderie, pageantry and loyalty that is Texas high school football, from the 5A stadiums to the tiniest towns’ pep rallies and teams. For more info, go to thestoryoftexas.com.

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Hook ’Em Horns Hopefully all the new coaching changes will produce a better season than the last.

If you bleed orange or are a new Horns fan after a recent move to Austin, it’s sure to be an interesting fall. For all things football and exclusive predictions from former Longhorn football player and CBS Sports Analyst Brian Jones, Mack Brown and the rest of the coaching team, check out our ATX Man September issue at atxman.com.

2011 texas Football Sept. 3 – Season opener vs. Rice * Sept. 10 – BYU* Sept. 17 – UCLA Oct. 1 - Iowa State Oct. 8 - Oklahoma* Oct. 15 - Oklahoma State Oct. 29 - Kansas* Nov. 5 - Texas Tech* Nov. 12 - Missouri Nov. 19 - Kansas State* Nov. 24 - Texas A&M Dec. 3 - Baylor *Home Games

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Recreational Bike Ride Aims to Leave Breast Cancer Behind Oct. 1, 2011, Reunion Ranch Mam·ma Jam·ma Ride [mam-uh jam-uh ryed] noun: 1. A nonprofit recreational bike ride to raise much-needed funds for our Central Texas neighbors facing breast cancer. This event saves and improves lives by supporting 11 local nonprofit organizations serving thousands of Central Texans.

2. Get involved as a rider, as a volunteer and as a donor.

Rider All levels are welcome, from the novice to the serious cyclist, and you choose the distance right for you: 13, 27, 46, 70 or 100 miles. Free training rides help prepare riders for any distance and fundraising tools make raising $500 easy. Ride as an individual or be a part of a team. Have fun riding your bike through the Hill Country while providing support to the cause. It’s a win-win spin!

Volunteer Help put on the U.S.’s largest bike ride to benefit breast cancer. MJ Ride needs more than 250 volunteers leading up to and on ride day.

Donate You may donate to a specific rider or team, or donate generally to the Mamma Jamma Ride. All funds remain local to help the Austin community.

3. Since its inaugural year in 2009, the Mamma Jamma Ride has raised more than $1 million. The goal is to raise another $500,000 in 2011.

From Andrea McWilliams, honorary chairperson of the Mamma Jamma Ride: “I am a breast-cancer survivor, diagnosed at age 33 when I was pregnant with my third child. I beat breast cancer and together, we can be determined to do our part in helping change the odds for others to survive it, too. While I am not known as a cyclist, I am known for being a tenacious advocate for things I care about. I care that when and if any family turns to any one of the 11 organizations Mamma Jamma benefits, they will receive the help and services they need. One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. We hear statistics like this and can be overwhelmed, but we can do something to help. What we do know is that early detection and good treatment is our best chance of surviving it.

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Austin Woman Sponsored Events Ballet Fête The kickoff of both the performance season and the Austin social season, the Fête and its hip encore, the fête*ish after party, benefits Ballet Austin, bringing together the cream of the crop to mix and mingle, wine and dine and dance the night away on Friday, Sept. 23., at the W Hotel. For more information, visit balletaustin.org/fete.

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this month We’ve all had a little drama in the family department, and we can thank the planet Mars for stirring things up. Expect less family, more drama after the first half of September. You’re more energized, dynamic and assertive than normal, but also uncharacteristically angry, starting arguments for no good reason. Give everyone a break and plan a heavier workload for yourself. Channel energy constructively and be careful to avoid injuries, accidents and arguments. On the plus side, embrace cash flow opportunities. Look for creative and artistic opportunities that seem to take a long time and are a little costly or maybe frivolous—these could pay off in a few years. Important people gravitate to you and create opportunities to share resources. Don’t be shy: Embrace teaching, learning and traveling.

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Zodiac wheel order Sixth Sixth House rules Health, service Element Earth (solid, practical, dependable) Colors Tan, gray and yellow Quality Mutable (can see all sides of a situation) Birthstones Peridot, Carnelian, Jade, Jasper, Sapphire, Citrine Key characteristic Detail-oriented Strengths Precise, orderly, efficient Challenges Nervous, sarcastic, overly critical Planetary ruler Mercury (communication, the mind, quick-tempered, nervous, logical, rational thoughtful, androgynous)

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Austin Woman: Tell us about your musical roots.

Sarah Pierce: I started singing to the cattle on the ranch when I was 3 or so.

Neither the cattle nor my horse seemed to mind. There was no thought as to whether it was good or not, I just loved to sing and they let me. In fifth grade, I was thrown out of the choir because I sang low like a boy. That was pretty devastating and kept me singing to only the cows for years afterwards. Then, when I was 12, my stepfather asked me to sing in his country band. I thought he was crazy. He said he had been listening to me when I didn’t know it and he wanted me to be in the band. The first song I sang was Help Me Make It Through the Night. I got up to sing, [but] I was so scared. In the first verse, everyone stopped and stared. My mother made some poor cowboy dance with her to get close enough to the stage to tell me to smile. All I could think in the back of my mind was, “Oh my god, they hate it.” There was not a sound in the room. When it was over, they went crazy.

I truly thought they were crazy, but I kept singing in the band when I was home from school.

AW: Tell us about your upbringing.

SP: My father’s family were cattlemen. Both men and women are in the Cattlemen’s Hall of Fame. The ranches were in Illinois, Texas, Colorado and Florida, so my father moved us from ranch to ranch every few years.

When I was on the ranch in Brady, [TX], I was just 4.

I clearly remember just wanting to get out of there.

Chickens and goats in the kitchen and tarantulas in my baby swimming pool.

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AW: How did your family influence you as a singer?

SP: My father gave me songs. My grandmother on my mother’s side made sure I never gave up on anything that I wanted to do. I miss her.

AW: How much did the country lifestyle and your childhood travel influence your work?

SP: Completely. I hold the “Cowboy Code” in many aspects of my life.

The animals always eat first. I can be old-fashioned, especially in my work ethic. Sometimes it scares me. I respect Mother Earth and all she has to show/share with us. Maybe that is “hippie cowboy,” but nonetheless, it is my honor to be here.

AW: Who are your greatest musical influences?

SP: I was only allowed to listen to country music growing up. My father was very strict that way. So I listened to some of the greatest singers ever: Patsy Cline, Ray Price, The Statler Brothers, Barbara Mandrell. I even got to listen to Karen Carpenter and Cole Porter once in a while. When I met my husband, he introduced me to Etta James, Aretha Franklin, The Beatles and some of my favorite musicians—James Jamison, Duck Dunn and Steve Cropper.

AW: Tell us a bit about leaving your day job to become a full-time touring musician.

SP: It was simply meant to be. I had no doubt whatsoever that music was the path I had to take. I went to medical school and got my degree so my parents would get off my back and let me sing. I fell in love with my patients. I practiced in Denver for a short while before moving to Phoenix. Once there, I toured for a few years before coming to Austin. Now, when not touring, I practice with Steve Margolin, M.D., and Paul Keinarth, M.D.—absolutely phenomenal physicians. Steve and Paul have believed in me for years, supported my music at all times and have never made me choose between the dream that I live for and the patients I love.

AW: Tell us about your new CD, Bring It On. SP: I wrote the title song from the standpoint of a girl that is very self-aware. It seemed appropriate to what is going on with me at this point in my life. I have nothing to hide, this is how I write, it is how I sing. This is who I am. I love my life; I know how lucky I am to be able to do what I love. If my music touches you, I am honored. I still have great faith in humanity, and, whatever I can do to make the world a better place, I am going to do it. My contribution seems to be in my songs.

AW: Future of country music?

SP: I love old country music. I wish I wrote that way. It just does not come out of me in that form. I love that country music tells a story, makes you cry, feel like the girl next door, feel like you are OK. I don’t like some of the changes over the past few years. Destroying guitars makes me sad, and pitch correction just makes me mad. I just hope that the songs that touch our hearts continue to be put out there.

For more information on Sarah Pierce, visit sarahpierce.com.

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Sarah Pierce is an Austin-based singer-songwriter whose low, languid voice and easy-going country style have been likened to that of country and folk chanteuses Nanci Griffith, Emmylou Harris and Joni Mitchell. Raised on cattle ranches in Illinois, Texas and Colorado, she discovered her true home in Austin in 1993. The stepdaughter of a smalltown doctor, Pierce first pursued a career in medicine after years of intense study, which resulted in her working as a physician’s assistant in Denver, while making music on the side. Sarah Pierce and the Healers were soon born. Discovered in a local club in Phoenix, she ended up on a 13-week tour opening for John McEuen of The Nitty Gritty Dirt Band. This year, Pierce releases her eighth CD, Bring It On, to much critical acclaim.

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Eating Local at the Austin City Limits Music Festival

By Marshall Wright The Austin City Limits Music Festival kicks off this month and while the throngs of happy music fans rush the stage to catch sets by the likes of Stevie Wonder and Arcade Fire, the festival’s Austin Eats food court has become as big a draw as many of the acts. Much of the credit to its inception goes to Chef Jeff Blank of Hudson’s on the Bend.

he says, underscoring the importance of offering a variety of food choices for festival-goers.

“This year more than other years, we’ve kept the same vendors and have suggested they do different things,” Blank says.

“We want the festivalgoers to have the old standbys but a little variety as well.”

The success of Blank’s Hot and Crunchy Chicken Cone (see recipe) after the first year of the festival has also helped raise the profile of the Austin Eats food court and was easily the most talkedabout food item from that year, even spawning a SoCo food trailer: The Mighty Cone.

Blank says the food court will stay busy throughout each day of the festival, with a huge rush coming between 4 and 7 p.m., when festival-goers refuel before the main acts hit the stage. If you’re attending the festival, Blank suggests walking through the food court to see what’s available before jumping in line.

“You’d be amazed at the number of people that go by the menu boards to see what all the vendors are serving and then come back and make their choice,”

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Brisket taco from Show Me Your Taco

“It’s almost embarrassing when you have a line six wide and 20 deep next to a booth that doesn’t have anybody in line,” Blank says.

“But it’s what we do.”

Veterans of the festival know to look for the lines that are moving the quickest, so it’s really important for vendors to have a product that they can get out fast. And with the Cone’s success, wraps have become the food of choice for Austin Eats vendors because they are the perfect festival food.

“That’s the key,” Blank says. “You want to be able to have your food in one hand and your beer in the other one.”

The Austin City Limits Music Festival runs Sept. 16 through 18. For a full list of Austin Eats food vendors visit the website at http://www.aclfestival.com/experience/food/.

Not headed to the festival? Make your own festival eats with these recipes:

Corn Salad with Cotija Courtesy of Barley Swine 4 ears sweet corn 4 farm eggs 4 slices rustic bread 4 ounces Cotija cheese 2 red bell peppers Dressing 1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, chopped 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary, chopped 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped 3 tablespoons sherry vinegar 1/2 cup olive oil Directions

Mix dressing ingredients in a bowl and set aside. Grill corn and peppers until tender. Shuck corn and cut kernels from the cob. Peel peppers and dice. Cook shelled eggs in a 145degree water bath for one hour. Grill bread until toasted then dice. Toss corn, peppers, bread and dressing in a bowl. Peel and slice eggs then place over salad. Top with Cotija cheese.

Photos courtesy of C3 Presents.

A good blend of different cuisines is what he looks for, but he also looks to include many Austin restaurants. Many of the names locals associate with Austin food will be present, from Amy’s Ice Creams and chopped-beef sandwiches and sausage wraps from Stubb’s BBQ, to South Austin favorites like Maudie’s veggie-avocado wrap, P. Terry’s hamburgers, Odd Duck Farm to Trailer’s corn salad with Cotija cheese and Olivia’s fried-chicken bucket. The exception to the rule is the addition of Fort Worth Chef Tim Love’s Lonesome Dove Western Bistro and Love Shack food stands.

Love was invited a couple years ago to assist Blank with the food-court curation.

Blank also notes that the Hope Farmers Market, added in 2010, has become a popular spot.

Texas Book Festival 2011

Hot and Crunchy Chicken Cone Courtesy of The Mighty Cone

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Mango Jalapeño Sauce 1 pound mangos, diced to 1/4 inch (fresh or frozen) 1 1/2 cups granulated white sugar 3 ounces white wine vinegar 2 tablespoons garlic, minced 3 tablespoons red onion, diced 4 jalapenos, seeded and sliced 1/2 teaspoon salt

Combine mangos, sugar, vinegar, garlic and onions then simmer 15 minutes. Add jalapenos and salt, stir in and simmer three minutes. Chill well before making aioli.

Mango Jalapeño Aioli 2 limes, juiced 1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped 1/2 cup Hudson’s Mango Jalapeño Sauce 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon salt and pepper

Combine all ingredients and chill overnight or for at least four hours.

Ancho Paint 1/2 cup ancho pepper puree (soak ancho peppers in hot water for 30 minutes then puree in a blender) 2 lemons, juiced 6 cloves garlic 2 shallots 2 cups mayonnaise 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons rice wine vinegar Salt to taste

Combine the above in a blender and puree until smooth. Pass the sauce through a fine mesh strainer and refrigerate in a squeeze bottle.

Mango Jalapeño Slaw 1 1/2 quarts cabbage (2/3 green and 1/3 purple, chopped in a rough julienne) 1 cup carrots, julienned 2 cups mango jalapeño aioli

Mix everything in a bowl. Slaw should be very wet.

Hot and Crunchy Mix 1/4 cup slivered almonds 1/4 cup sesame seeds 2 cups corn flakes 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons red chili flakes 1 tablespoon salt Chicken Strips Raw chicken tender strips 2 cups flour

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4 fresh eggs 1 1/2 cups milk 5 tablespoons clarified butter, peanut oil or canola oil

Combine hot and crunchy mix ingredients in a food processor with an “S” blade and pulse lightly until combined, making it coarse and not over-processed. Place mix in a large, flat pan. Ready two other similarly sized pans. In one pan, place flour. Fill the other pan with eggs and milk, then whisk together.

Dredge chicken tenders in the flour until well dusted, then pat off excess. Pass dusted chicken through the egg wash, wetting the entire chicken tender. Place chicken in hot and crunchy mixture and cover, lightly pressing the mixture on the chicken tender with the palm of your hand. Remove and shake off excess. Set aside on a dry sheet pan or cookie sheet until all the chicken tenders are breaded.

In a large, heavy sauté pan, heat five tablespoons of clarified butter, peanut oil or canola oil to 325 degrees. Lay the chicken in the hot pan and sauté for three to four minutes on each side, turning the chicken only once. Place on a warm cookie sheet or pan in a warm oven until process is completed for all the chicken.

Final assembly

Using a paper drink cone, insert a warm flour tortilla into the cone, followed by the hot and crunchy chicken tender and the cold slaw. Add a healthy squirt of the ancho paint and the sauce(s) of your choice.

Note: The mango jalapeño sauce can also be ordered from Hudson’s (hudsonsonthebend.com). The ancho sauce and the hot and crunchy breading can be made days in advance. The slaw and the breading are best if made the same day as cooking.

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Über-Hip Seduction

The Secret Bar at The W Hotel

By Nicole Carbon Photo by Destry Jaimes

Mexican Manhattan 2 ounces Herradura Anejo Tequila .75 ounces Fonseca Bin 27 Port 4 dashes Fee Brothers Aztec Chocolate Bitters .25 ounces agave nectar B Combine ingredients with ice in a mixing glass and stir vigorously until very cold. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Cut a long, wide swath of orange peel and express the oils over the glass and use as garnish.

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Swanky, so be sure to break out the Saturday-night heels and reapply lip gloss as necessary. This is the “it” scene, and the see-and-beseen crowd mix and mingle with out-of-town guests and locals alike. The crowd is ever-evolving and is often packed with pre- and post-concertgoers from the adjacent ACL Live Moody Theater.

Joe Thompson isn’t trying to keep up with the Joneses of the cocktail scene. He is doing what he does best and that is a play on the classics.

By taking something tried and true, Joe puts his spin on a classic cocktail and voilá–the Mexican Manhattan–his play on a typical Manhattan married with a Tex-Mex staple, the Mexican Martini.

Thompson’s short but wellthought-out cocktail list is broken down into martinis, margaritas and libations. Expect to find unique creations with a local spin such as the Bluegrass Martini made with Dripping Springs Vodka, and the Cucumber and Cilantro margarita made with Z Tequila. A crowd favorite is the Jalapeño Cucumber Lemonade libation. Old and New world wines are available by the glass and bottle, and there’s a thoughtful selection of local and imported beers.

At the W, the happy hour is named “S.I.P.,” which stands for Social Interactive Playtime. It runs from 3 to 6:30 p.m. daily and all day Monday.

Dine on $5 nibbles like empanadas, sliders and pork tostadas. Drink selections are $5 and include sparkling, red and white wines, you-call-it mixed drinks made with local liquors and a specialty Libation of the Day. American beers are $3.

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“Rich,” “moist” and “full of love” are three descriptions that suit Chef Jocelyn Leffall’s little bites of heaven that we earthlings call cakeballs. Cakeballs are exactly what they sound like: spoonful balls of cake dipped into frosting. From a red velvet cake dipped in a vanilla cream cheese icing to a chocolate cake with chocolate icing cakeball, there is a little something for everybody.

Don’t let their bite size fool you; these balls pack enough punch to satisfy the most decadent palates.

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Barre Fitness Tone Up, Burn Fat, Have Fun.

By Natalie Yerkovich Barre fitness is one of the most highly effective and fun ways Austin women are burning fat and toning up.

Instructors lead classes through a course of thigh, glute, core and arm movements using body weight and small hand weights to tone, sculpt and lift. It may seem like a hot new workout trend, but the Barre fitness classes of today are actually based on the Lotte Berk Method developed in the ’70s. Lotte Berk was a professional dancer who, when faced with injury, developed her own method of fitness combining dance training, yoga and physical-therapy movements. This amazingly effective method of fitness has made a huge resurgence during the past five years and Austinites can now take Barre classes throughout town.

What is Barre?

Barre fitness works the entire body while targeting individual body areas to burn fat and sculpt and tone your seat, arms, thighs and abs. This is achieved through small isometric movements that work the muscle to fatigue and then stretch to lengthen it out. Barre fitness is an athletic fusion of elements from dance, Pilates, yoga and weights. A few pieces of equipment beyond the barre itself may be used. This varies from studio to studio, but they may include light hand weights (two to five pounds), a rubber ball, a canvas stretching strap, etc.

What are the benefits?

What to expect at your first class Classes are fun, energetic, fast-paced and last about an hour. Each class starts with a warmup then a focus on each area of the body with movements and stretching. If you’re new to Barre, come to class with an open mind because the concept is so different and innovative. Expect to feel a serious burn and see results within your first 10 classes! Most studios recommend three to five classes per week for best results.

Who is Barre best for?

Barre fitness is great for anyone looking to burn fat

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and tone their core, seat, arms and thighs in a fun group setting. Although this technique was inspired by ballet, you do not have to be a dancer to participate.

Instructors will offer modifications to meet your current fitness level.

What to wear?

B Wear clothing you feel comfortable moving in like yoga pants and athletic tops.

B Wear pants that cover to at least your knees.

B Try not to wear extra baggy clothing. It’s important for instructors to see your body alignment.

B Some studios ask that you wear socks during class, others do not. Be sure to check with your studio to be sure.

Bar Method, Downtown on Fifth St., austin.barmethod.com Barre Workshop at Workshop Fitness, South on S. First St., workshopfitness.com Dancers Shape, Central/Brentwood on Burnet Rd., dancersshape.com Mauro Pilates, Free group Barre-Pilates fusion classes at Bettysport at 12th and Lamar, and private and group Barre lessons in Westlake, mauropilates.com Pure Barre, Two locations in Westlake and at the Arboretum, purebarre.com/TX-austin For 12 Tips from Austin Barre instructors, visit austinwomanmagazine.com.

Photo courtesy of Dancers Shape.

Barre fitness aims to quickly create long, lean muscles.

Toned thighs, a lifted seat, flat abs, and increased fatburning and flexibility, as well as improved posture, are just some of the benefits of Barre fitness. Many fanatics of Barre say it has completely transformed their bodies. Barre is also a non-impact workout, making it safe for almost anyone.

Fitness Columnists MyFitList Joins Austin Woman.

By Meg Haley / Photo by Rudy Arocha Natalie Yerkovich and Chrissie Jarrell, the gals who created MyFitList, do the grunt work for you. Well, the organizational grunt work, anyway. They work hard to connect people with the fitness groups, information and resources they need so they can grunt, sweat and tone to achieve their personal goals.

Yerkovich, “a previously frustrated fitness seeker,” created MyFitList with Jarrell to resolve her struggle of finding new groups to join. Now she describes herself as having “a knack for helping connect people with their ideal fitness groups.” Jarrell brings her experience as a fitness guru to the business side of things, creating a strong partnership.

The website, myfitlist.com, makes it easy to search for the perfect fitness group for your schedule, neighborhood and activity of choice. Because Austin is proudly one of the fittest cities in the nation, the options can be overwhelming.

MyFitList brings the best of yoga, boot camps, triathlon groups and more right to your fingertips. Jarrell and Yerkovich know that “if your fitness routine is too inconvenient or you don’t click with the trainer, you’re less likely to stick with it and see results.”

Run a fitness group? MyFitList can help your business thrive by giving you “an effective way to connect with potential clients who are looking for exactly what you offer.” MyFitList has no intention of getting stuck at a plateau here in Austin; Jarrell and Yerkovich plan to flex their muscles in other cities soon.

Austin Woman is pleased to partner with MyFitList to bring you the latest workouts and fitness information. In addition to their monthly column, Yerkovich and Jarrell will be contributing to Austin Woman with blog postings, and Facebook and Twitter connections.

Check out their blog, myfitlist.com/blog, for tips, events, workout videos and giveaways. They feature a new fitness business every week to expand your horizons and keep you feeling the burn.

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Dialogue with your Doctor about Ovarian Cancer I n w o men ages 3 5 t o 7 4 , ovarian cancer is the fifth-leading cause of cancer-related deaths.

An estimated one woman in 58 will develop ovarian cancer during her lifetime.

When one is diagnosed and treated in the earliest stages, the five-year survival rate is higher than 90%.

Because of ovarian cancer’s non-specific symptoms and lack of early detection tests, only 19% of all cases are found at this early stage. If caught in stage three or later, the survival rate can be as low as 30.6%. Due to the nature of the disease, each woman diagnosed with ovarian cancer has a different profile and it is impossible to provide a general prognosis.

Starting a Dialogue with Your Doctor about Ovarian Cancer Because the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer can be subtle, it is important to listen to your body and be proactive in talking with your doctor about any concerns. The National Ovarian Cancer Connection has developed the following “Conversation Starter” to help women begin an important and lifesaving dialogue with their physicians.

When to See Your Doctor Common ovarian-cancer symptoms include bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, trouble eating or feeling full quickly, and feeling the need to urinate urgently or often. If you are experiencing two to three of these symptoms clustered together that persist for two or more weeks, you should see your doctor and ask for a combination pelvic/rectal exam, trans-vaginal ultrasound and CA-125 blood test.

If you’ve already seen a doctor and received a diagnosis other than ovarian cancer, yet your symptoms continue or you are not getting relief from

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treatment, schedule a follow-up visit with your gynecologist or get a second opinion.

If you have a history of breast, colon and/or ovarian cancer in your family, strongly consider seeing a doctor trained to care for women with ovarian and other gynecologic cancers, a gynecologic oncologist, to talk about the symptoms and regular screenings. If your primary care physician or gynecologist suspects you have ovarian cancer, he or she may refer you to a gynecologic oncologist.

“Break The Silence” Conversation Starter 1. General tips for optimizing conversations with your doctor

have another person hear what your doctor says and they can also ask additional questions that you might not have thought to ask.

Take notes during the appointment with your doctor to make sure you understand what you are hearing. Ask for clarification, if necessary.

Don’t be afraid to ask questions or ask for where you can find more information. You have a right to know.

Be forthcoming and persistent about issues that concern you. Trust your instincts.

2. How to ask your doctor about ovarian cancer General Questions

In advance of your doctor’s appointment, write down questions that you want to ask your doctor. Conducting online research in advance might help you prepare a more complete list of questions.

Websites like ovarian.org or cancer.org are good ovarian-cancer resources.

Consider bringing a family member or friend with you to your doctor’s appointment. It can help to

B Given my family and medical history, am I at risk?

B Do you perform/should I have a recto-vaginal exam on an annual basis?

B Do you recommend oral contraception as a preventive measure?

B Are there any lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise that can help prevent ovarian cancer?

Information provided by The National Ovarian Cancer Coalition.

B All women are at risk.

B Symptoms exist, they can be vague, but increase with time.

B Early detection increases survival rates.

B A Pap test does not detect ovarian cancer.

High-Risk Questions B What about an ultrasound examination (ideally, a trans-vaginal sonogram, which is an ultrasound test performed with a small instrument placed in the vagina) or a CA-125 blood test if I am at high risk?

B How often should these tests be performed? Do you perform them or should I see a gynecologic oncologist?

B When do you recommend genetic counseling/ testing for ovarian cancer?

B Where can I find additional information about ovarian cancer and support?

3. What to look for if you are experiencing symptoms In addition to the most common symptoms – bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, trouble eating or feeling full quickly, and feeling the need to urinate urgently or often – women with ovarian cancer also might experience: B Fatigue or a persistent lack of energy B Upset stomach, heartburn (persistent indigestion), gas or nausea B Back pain B Pain during intercourse B Constipation, unexplained changes in bowel habits or diarrhea B Menstrual changes B Unexplained weight loss or gain Make notes about specific symptoms, including the intensity and frequency, so you can report them accurately to your doctor. Try to state as clearly as you can any other changes in body functions, from sleep and bowel habits to other changes such as headaches. Mention lifestyle habits, even things you may not be proud of such as smoking. Never hold back information, no matter how trivial you think it may be.

Talk to your doctor or contact the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition by visiting www.ovarian.org or calling 1-888-OVARIAN for more information.

The Austin chapter of the NOCC is 10 years old and strives to bring awareness of the signs and symptoms of ovarian cancer to as many people in Central Texas as possible. Contact the Austin chapter at 512.695.5016 if you need support, are looking for information or would like to volunteer.

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Singer-songwriter Sahara Smith brings unique style to the live-music scene.

By John T. Davis / Photos by Destry Jaimes Styling by Erika cerda; hair by margot chang; makeup by lauren lumsden of rae cosmetics; shot on location at lamberts downtown and the w hotel.

Sahara Smith would like it known that she used to be a nerd.

Yes, indeed. The willowy 22-year-old singer-songwriter who seems to be one cool, selfpossessed performer used to bury her 9-year-old nose in an Isaac Azimov scifi tome and collect Star Wars action figures.

“I went through years of being that good girl stuck in the back of the class,” she says with a shrug.

She’s definitely not at the back of the class anymore.

The Wimberley-bred Smith pulled a hat trick at the most recent Austin Music Awards, carting off honors for Best Female Vocals, Best Folk Performer and Best Songwriter. Her debut album, Myth of the Heart (curated by no less than T-Bone Burnett hot off his triumphs with Alison Krauss and Robert Plant and the Crazy Heart soundtrack), earned respectful nods from mainstream critics and industry publications. Last November, she performed with impressive aplomb on Late Night with David Letterman. Her inaugural cross-country tour exposed her to a national audience. (Smith’s songs, said the

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Chicago Tribune, are “lyrically dense and she sings them in a voice that’s breathy but also surprisingly rich.”)

“It’s been a whirlwind looking back on it,” she says, shaking her head. “It’s all just happened so fast, but it happened in order.”

All of it transpired, says Smith, “at a critical point of my personal life. My stepfather had just passed away and I’d just broken up with a boyfriend of two years. It was a tumultuous time. I’d just turned 22, my CD had just come out and things were changing in Austin for me. It was a strange period of time, the emotional journey combined with the physical journey of traveling through the country.”

Austin musician Stephen Barber, who has been producing her latest material, notes, “I can see Sahara’s footprints in so many places. Her nature as a writer and her imagination could take her to many lands in the way of cinema, theater, dance … The sky is the limit.”

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“My mom and dad were both creative people: My mom writes and she was an actress. My dad is a jeweler and a sculptor,” she says. “Growing up with them, they really shaped the way I saw the world and really encouraged me to express myself and have some kind of outlook. I think neither of their own parents ever got them as creative people, and they really wanted to make sure I knew I could do whatever I wanted to set my mind to do creatively.”

So how does a youngster rebel against a bohemian mom and dad? Smith laughs, “I didn’t! I always liked my parents. We always got along great.”

and-so. Oh, look, there’s the rock where I stubbed my toe!’ All of the landmarks are vastly significant to me,” Smith says.

To hear her tell it, the biggest cloud on the horizon was the divorce of her parents when she was about 8.

“I was living in Wimberley and was really, really happy and fearless. I remember being this very confident little kid,” she recalls.

“Then my parents broke up and I moved to Austin for a year and it totally knocked the wind out of me. It took me years of being cripplingly shy to finally get over it.”

Her mother remarried soon afterward to a man whose rough and tough oilfieldengineer exterior concealed yet another creative soul. Smith credits him as being a ferocious advocate for her musical inclinations. (Myth of the Heart was dedicated to his memory.)

She was precocious and prolific early on.

She wrote her first poem at 3 and began playing guitar at 10. In 2004, she placed second in a musical competition on the Her beautifully euphonious name, by the way, came courtesy of a hiccup. Her parents live radio variety show A Prairie Home Companion. were discussing what to name their new daughter and her dad suggested “Sarah” when he hiccuped in the midst of the word. Twilight Red, a dreamy ode to isolation and the last track on Myth of the Heart, was “Sahara” was the result. written when Smith was just 13.

“My mom thought that was a very great name,” Smith says. “She was an actress and She doesn’t regard it as a particularly big deal that she penned such an emotionally she wanted me to have a showbiz name.” intricate and durable creation when most kids her age were still reading comic books.

Smith describes a smalltown childhood of swimming in Blue Hole, going to the drive“When I wrote that, it was before I had in movies at The Corral and sitting in on ever had a boyfriend. But when I was Friday night bluegrass jams. in junior high, when we moved from Wimberley to Houston for a year,” she “All the kids would go off and play miniexplains. “In Wimberley, I knew I was golf and [do] their own thing, and I would weird, but I was with a whole group of be sitting at the campfire playing music weird kids around me and that was fine. In with the grown-ups.”

Houston, I was by myself, and I was just weird again. I was just the little nerdy girl.

She looks back now with the amused, I didn’t have any friends and I was really worldly nostalgia of a big-city career gal. miserable and lonely, and so I wrote this song about how [the listener] is not the “I drag my boyfriend out there and say, only person who feels this way.

‘There’s the stump where I sat with so-

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“It’s funny; I’ve never aspired to be anything resembling a big deal.

When I think about myself in five years, I’ve never thought, ‘Oh, I want this great success.’”

e Dress with gold-studded vest, available at Duo. Bracelet by Maslo Design, available at Eliza Page.

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> Sahara Smith opens up about some of her formative musical influences SIMON & GARFUNKEL “My parents were into me becoming my own person and discovering who I was.

One day my mom was driving me home from school, listening to the Central Park album [1982’s The Concert in Central Park] on tape. The first thing I heard was The Boxer, and I thought, ‘This is great!’ These are lyrics, these are people writing things that are actually emotional, original stories, not just, ‘I love you, you’re cool, let’s hang out sometime.’”

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LEONARD COHEN “After the Simon & Garfunkel epiphany, I looked for any folk songwriter that branched off of that vein. The ones that really stuck with me were Leonard Cohen, Tom Waits, Joni Mitchell and Nick Drake. As far as conveying a lot of information inside of a little space, I think Leonard Cohen and Tom Waits are the masters.”

TOM WAITS “Tom Waits was talking about inspiration. He said, ‘Sometimes it’s this thing you’re hunting in this jungle at night and you have to creep up on it, and sometimes it’s like sucking up a dream through a straw, and sometimes it’s like gum on the bottom of a table and you got to scrape it off to see what you’ve got.’ Yep, however it comes, you’ve got to take it.”

“It turned into a love song because it’s an easy metaphor for that sort of feeling.

As I’ve grown older, it’s changed in what it means. So I still really connect to it although it’s an old song.”

Now, with a few heartbreaks, an album and a national tour, and some years of grownup living under her belt, Smith’s musical horizons are expanding exponentially.

Myth of the Heart had an easy-rocking, Americana-flavored groove that belied its meticulous production (Smith describes the process as “chop-chop-chop … 120 or 130 segments for each track, all glued together with Pro Tools”). Make no mistake, it’s as catchy as all get-out. Just try getting, say, The Real Thing, with its evocative line, “I want to drive all night and wake up another person …” out of your head.

But it’s not the kind of music she wants to make the rest of her life.

she’s grown in every way imaginable.”

Wommack, who first saw Smith perform seven years ago, says, “As a songwriter, she was an old soul to begin with. Lyrically, she’s been killing it since she was 15. She’s always had the gift of writing insightful, poignant and deep songs. From a performing standpoint, since she was so young and started so early, it’s been all about gaining the confidence that only comes from playing shows.”

Wommack adds that the new material Smith has recorded should see the light of day sometime in Smith’s new material, which she has been b Ring and necklace recording with Stephen Barber and a bevy of the latter part of October.

by Scattered Light musicians, including members of the avantJewelry. Greylin From one perspective, garde chamber orchestra Mother Falcon, blouse and Blank denim available at Smith can be regarded as reflects her entry onto a bigger stage.

Peyton's Place. one blossom in a bouquet Shown with her of young, formidably “I’d never been to New York City,” prior to father, jewelry maker touring, she says. “But now I’ve been four or talented, local, female Russell Smith. five times. We were staying in Union Square singer-songwriters who include Kat Edmonson, high up in an apartment, and it was winter “I aim for what will make me happy. And and the whole of Union Square was covered Suzanna Choffel, Betty Soo, Celeste Griffin, then if I get more than that, that’s amazing. in snow and ice and I wrote this song called Ruby Jane and Sarah Jarosz (Jarosz, like And what will make me happy is something Smith, grew up in Wimberley. Smith has a Gone. I call it my Manhattan cowboy song, that’s always achievable. I’m never and it’s just full of that imagery … This is the game she plays with herself regarding how disappointed if I’m doing what I love and quickly in a conversation the connection type of music I want to make forever.” making an honest living.” comes up).

For a moment, Smith’s reserve cracks to She slurps the last of her drink, her straw From another, she is an heir to a distaff reveal a ferocious, youthful impatience: making that rattling noise straws do when “I’ve been chomping at the bit! I feel like my Austin songwriting tradition that includes there’s nothing left at the bottom of the cup.

Grammy-winning veterans such as Patty manager would have liked to have waited a little longer to do a second album, but I was Griffin, Eliza Gilkyson and Shawn Colvin.

“When people are little, they fantasize like, ‘Let’s go, let’s do it! I’ve got the songs.’” about fame and fortune and being on TV,” Either way, she regards her future with an she says. “I always fantasized about being equanimity that is wise beyond her years.

“I think she’s off the charts,” says Rosalyn interviewed by [NPR Fresh Air host] Terry Rosen, who co-manages Smith along with “It’s funny; I’ve never aspired to be anything Gross. I still do!”

Kevin Wommack (who also helms her resembling a big deal,” Smith says. “When I record label, Playing In Traffic). “Her She laughs merrily at the thought. Still a think about myself in five years, I’ve never songwriting is ascending, everything nerd at heart. thought, ‘Oh, I want this great success.’” evolving and ascending beautifully. I think

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designers to watch

Photos by rudy arocha

The Austin fashion scene has changed as quickly as the Austin skyline. and while Austin may not be thought of as one of the world’s Fashion Capitals, one thing is for sure, Austin’s style is as unique as the people who call Austin home. For the third year, Austin has followed the Austin is home to several nationally acclaimed denational trend and hosted its own Fashion Week. The inaugural week in 2009 started at the height of a downtown recession, and added a much-needed boost for the city’s retailers.

The original concept, hosted by Launch 787 and improved upon each year, was to combine a retailer with a local designer to create an instore event for the ultimate cross promotion.

The week’s festivities conclude with an award show acknowledging the artistic talents of local designers in a truly Texas way by receiving the “Golden Boot” in categories such as Best Designer, Best Retail Store, Best Hair Stylist and more.

Since Austin Fashion Week put Austin’s unique brand of fashion on the national radar, fashion businesses and related events have significantly increased, notably the inclusion of fashion panels and events during SXSW 2011, which attracts an international audience.

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signers and regular participants at New York Fashion Week. Fashionably Austin has covered several local designers during New York Fashion Week, including Kendra Scott, Project Runway designer Louise Black, Valerie Liszewski of Jinxedaposed Clothing, makeup artist Rochelle Rae and creator of Rae Cosmetics as well as following the behind-thescenes production of top NYFW designers with fashion show producer and Austin resident Melissa d’Attilio.

Fashionably Austin keeps Austin fashionistas apprised of all the latest news and events for the Austin fashion scene and is pleased to partner with Austin Woman to provide complete coverage of Austin Fashion Week and NY Fashion Week. If you missed any of the events at this year's Austin Fashion Week, go to fashionablyaustin.com. Austin Woman will also feature Fashionably Austin’s photos from Austin Fashion Week and NY Fashion Week at austinwomanmagazine.com. —Cheryl Bemis

Jordan Martin, of dekla From the Goddess of Fate and Fortune Comes All Things Feminine

a young woman who is fashion-forward without being overly trendy, who wears styles that make her feel feminine and beautiful.

The women in Jordan Martin’s life have always been a great source of inspiration. At a young age, she played with scraps of fabric to create her own designs, and her grandmothers would sew for her. They nurtured her love of fashion, encouraging her to play “dressup.” This love led to the University of Texas, where Martin studied textile and apparel design. She spent several years working in the fashion industry before she launched her own brand two years ago.

The unusual name, Dekla, is significant, as it was the name of Martin’s great-grandmother. Martin later learned that it is also the name of one of the three goddesses of fate from Latvian mythology. Dekla is the goddess of fortune and destiny, and the name literally means “to create” or “to make.”

Martin’s designs are flirty, feminine, colorful and confident. Decidedly ladylike, they still evoke a modern attitude and fresh appeal. The ideal Dekla customer is

texture are a big feature in my designs.”

“I always knew I wanted to make clothes. I love the way women look when they are confident in what they wear.

When you put on something that you absolutely love, that energy surrounds and radiates from you. Clothes carry an energy and that energy can be infectious. I want to create positive energy to share with people through my designs.”

“I love looking at fashion magazines. I collect them. I appreciate the art of clothing and I love to see what others are creating. Beautiful things inspire me, so I try to create and see beauty in everyday things. When people come to my home, which is where I work, they walk in and say, ‘This place looks like you.’ It has been named ‘The Lady Condo.’ It is extremely evident that no boy lives here. I like to be surrounded by a clean, happy space that I can comfortably create in.”

“My influences come from many places, very often from things I see every day. The sunset, nature, colors are a big part of my creative process. I also am drawn to vintage influences. Clothes had a quality and a purpose [then], along with a femininity and charm. I incorporate those elements in to my designs.”

“I love that the Austin fashion scene is very socially driven. One of my favorite things about Austin is our love of the individual. We, as individuals, create a texture that is our great city and I believe the fashion scene here reflects the true spirit of Austin. We are a friendly town.”

“When I see a beautiful piece or design, it inspires me to create something. Often, it’s color and fabric that spark ideas that I get. My favorite designers are Jenny Packham, Anna Molinari and Monique Lhuillier. They all make beautiful, feminine creations for women.”

“Austin has for a long time been my source of inspiration.

It is where I was meant to start my company. I worked very hard to get back to Austin after moving away for work after college. I sacrificed quite a bit to be here now. In the future, if L.A. or New York worked out, I would love to try that as well, but Austin is where my home is. Austin is where I choose to be.”

—Mary Anne Connolly

“I use mainly 100% silk fabric and mostly natural fibers as much as possible, and ‘green’ fabrics when I can.

Quality and fit are a major priority to me. Details and

For more information, visit deklabyjordanmartin.com.

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Laura Del Villaggio began drawing fashion sketches and designing patterns when she was in middle school. She was drawn to vintage fabrics and clothing, and one of her prized possessions is a turn-of-the-century hat collection inherited from her great-grandmother. A graduate of the University of Texas with a double major in history and apparel, Del Villaggio also received her Master’s degree in museum studies—costume and textiles, as well as a millinery certificate from the prestigious Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. Her sojourn took her to New York and San Francisco, but eventually she returned to Austin, where she enjoys being a woman of many hats—designer, parent, custom milliner, historic clothing conservationist and consultant. Her most recent hat is that of teacher. She teaches millinery classes on weekends at the Stitch Lab on South First.

Laura Del Villaggio, of milli star Custom Millinery for Brides and Fashion-Forward Austinites

“I love the possibilities within cloth for color and shape.

It’s sculptural. You take a flat object and then form it into a three-dimensional moving body.”

“I am fascinated by the history of dress and how it changes to reflect the culture and women’s place within the culture – the values of the culture, the technology of the culture, women’s work in that culture. Everything is reflected in what we wear and that led me to my graduate degree in New York City and a grad program in museum studies for costumes and textiles.”

“The number of people through the recent Alexander McQueen exhibit at the Met was through the roof and I think costumes and fashion in museums is finally going to get the attention it deserves.”

“I first moved here with my family in 1987, went to high school and college here before moving to New York and San Francisco before moving back in 2001. Austin is no longer the slacker college town, where rents were less than $200 and you didn’t need a real job. There wasn’t much fashion here, mostly Birkenstocks and printed T-shirts. There weren’t many shopping options either; people would go to Dallas and Houston and even San Antonio to shop. Austin has become much more cosmopolitan. It has a new energy. It is still a college town but it has become a lot hipper. Fashion has become much more important.”

“In Austin, there is still a great culture of appreciating local-made design. That makes Austin stand out, especially for me as a designer and small-business owner because Austin is such a great place to live because there is an emphasis on the value of shopping local and meeting the artist and being able to work closely with the individual designer.”

“With the press and attention on the royal wedding, hat-wearing is on the upswing. I do men’s and women’s hats. When you buy a hat, pick something you love. If you love it, you can pull off almost anything and you will wear it confidently. You should consider the whole look when choosing a hat, so a full-length mirror is a must. Proportion should be balanced and the way you wear it also contributes to balance with your outfit. A small two- to three-inch brim is flattering on almost anyone, but the fascinators are a fun way to start. It is a fun ornament that is a little frivolous.”

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“I like anyone who has a vision of what they want in a hat and that vision being slightly different. I like a challenge and I love a client who feels confident in a hat.

There is a certain panache that is required if the wearer is going to carry off something outrageous.”

“I think that the more people wear hats, the more hats you will see around town. That is one of my goals: to see more hats on heads and to hope that people will take their hats out of the boxes and actually enjoy wearing them.”

“I host a monthly event every fourth Friday called Fascinator Fridays because people don’t always have an opportunity to dress up and wear their hats. Hat lovers can all gather for cocktails and music and benefit a good cause. We do a raffle as a fundraiser for Swansongs, an organization that provides private concerts for terminally ill patients. It’s a fun way to connect with people who love hats.”

—Deborah Hamilton-Lynne For more information, visit millihats.com.

Jeannie Vianney didn’t plan on being a successful jewelry designer. She certainly didn’t consider it when she was getting her major in computer science at the University of Texas at Austin. She didn’t plan on it while she was interning for a congressman in Washington, D.C. Life doesn’t always happen as planned and sometimes it is a good thing. When Vianney found her way back to Austin and began working for an electronic-evidence database company, she decided that she needed to make a change. In 2005, she utilized the business skills she developed along the way, gave in to her passion for creation and started ByJeannie Jewelry. She’s come a long way since then. This year, she was named Texas’ Next Top Designer. Her collection is shown in top boutiques and fashion magazines throughout the country.

“I think I was always making things with my hands. Since I was little, I liked to create things. I was always interested in business and design.”

“I couldn’t see myself working 9-to-5 for the rest of my life.”

“I really wanted to find something and not have to depend on a company.”

“I wanted to make my own pathway.”

“Austin is a lot more casual than other cities. A lot of people come here from all over, so there is a mix of styles and designs.”

Jeannie Vianney, of ByJeannie Jewelry Life Doesn’t Always Happen as Planned

“There are a lot more boutiques here than there used to be.”

About her collection: “Right now it has a modern vintage feel. It’s all made from sterling silver and gold-filled and -plated material. I collected different pieces of lace and really love the texture and design. Then [I] make models of lace and wax and have them casted. I used a lot of feathers and natural stones. Organic and eclectic.”

“I want my jewelry to be wearable.”

“I want to continue getting into more stores. I want a big account at a higher-end department store.”

“In the future, I’ll still be in Austin. I plan to go with the momentum that’s been pushing me.”

“After graduation, I was still trying to figure out what felt right as a lifetime career, even though I had just graduated with a degree in computer science from the University of Texas at Austin. I had a couple of 9-to-5 jobs, and realized that I couldn’t see myself working in a cubicle for the rest of my life, and I yearned to do something more creative and hands-on. That’s when I decided to start making jewelry and turn it in to a viable long-term business. I did a lot of research in terms of marketing, design and PR, and, of course, I took jewelry classes to improve my skills. I am

always learning ways to improve my technique and design and I think that goes with any career that you choose.”

“I love fashion. It’s such a great way to express yourself, both as a designer and as a wearer. The greatest thing about fashion is that it allows design to be wearable and accessible to everyone.”

“Jewelry is wonderful because you can completely change an entire outfit by the accessories that you pair with it. It is so versatile and can be used with so many outfits. It’s great to have some staple jewelry pieces in your wardrobe that you can always turn to. As to why I chose to be a jewelry designer, I have always loved making things with my hands. It started while I was a child. I also love that metal can be transformed using so many different techniques. It feels very organic and natural to me to be working with metal and stones.”

“I usually will sketch out my designs and then create wax models if I’m working with cast pieces, or create items with stones and different metals in wire or sheet form.”

“For my current collection, which is my Dentelle Collection, I’ve actually gone through a couple of processes to actually get the lace to cast correctly since lace is such a delicate material. Everything is sterling silver or 18-karat gold-plated paired with gold-filled chain. This is the collection that wowed the judges and won me Texas’ Next Top Designer.”

“All my pieces are handmade in the U.S. I definitely think it’s important to support the local community and local business owners. And I plan to keep everything made in the U.S.” “I am so honored to have just won Texas’ Next Top Designer. It’s such a milestone in my career and it has pushed me to work even harder. I hope to get in to some major department stores. And also just continue to design jewelry that is unique and wearable.”

—Brianna Collins Items can be purchased online at byjeannie.com and locally at Eliza Page, Mana Culture and Cypress Vanguard.

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Catherine Nicole, of Catherine Nicole Designs Empowering Girls, One Necklace at a Time

The photo on her studio wall is revealing: a makeshift jewelry stand, somewhere in rural Africa, the maker proudly posed behind his goods. Catherine Nicole has seen a lot of the world since she visited Africa when she was 15 and snapped the photo: South America, the West Indies, six years in Spain, India. Following her graduation from Parsons The New School for Design in New York, she even climbed into an Airstream to sell her jewelry to boutiques while traveling across America. Her experiences make her pieces vibrant and complex; she culls colors and textures from indigenous villages and deco decorum alike. Nicole’s success has allowed her to answer an alternate calling – providing microloans for impoverished girls in developing nations so they, too, can feel empowered through business.

Nicole donates $5 of each sale to development nonprofit BRAC through her organization, Chicks Against Child Brides. Enriched and empowered by her world travels, she gives back. It is all part of the journey.

“I went to Parsons School of Design to study bridal, but it didn’t move me. I didn’t feel the same way that my classmates did about dying to intern at Dior. I didn’t re-

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ally even think about jewelry-making as a career choice.

When I moved in that direction, I realized that jewelrymaking used all the design principles I learned in school, but it did move me the way that the apparel industry moved my peers.”

“I learned construction, and suddenly everyone was buying everything that I was wearing. I had a trunk show for the Savannah Garden Club, and they bought it all. Two more trunk shows sold out. Suddenly, I had the money to open a little studio. Within a month, I had an even bigger studio with a boutique. So then I went ahead and launched my own line.”

“My husband and I bought a vintage Airstream trailer in perfect condition from this 100-year-old man in Nashville, TN and lived and traveled in it for a year. I’d call boutiques, and come in wearing my one nice outfit, with my fancy kit, and try to not mention that I was living in a trailer. That’s how I got in with my initial stores.”

“I’m usually not too influenced by jewelry from around

the world. It’s usually the architecture, the color, the tiles and the stones I see that influence me, especially the Spanish and Moroccan influences: the mosaic-like patterns and tight color palettes, the gem tones and the warm, deep colors. … As for modern inspiration, last year I went to an exhibit at the Blanton, The Birth of Cool. It was all about ’60s design and architecture, and how it still influences design today. That style has recently really made a comeback because of Mad Men, but I’ve always loved its clean lines and classic silhouettes.”

“My jewelry is statement jewelry. Your eye is drawn to it. It speaks louder than your outfit. I want my pieces to be something that make the wearer feel different; they can show their personality when wearing it. That’s how I shop. I like things that are different, that speak to me. I don’t want to make things that can fall in the cracks.”

—Joelle Pearson For more information, visit catherinenicole.com.

On Chicks Against Child Brides “A group I’m part of went to the Ann Richards School to talk to the students about this organization, The Girl Effect, which helps impoverished girls around the world. I was so moved by the video we showed them that I ended up wanting to do what I was telling them to do.”

“I wanted not only to add a philanthropic component to my company, but have it be the base of my company. I wanted it to be related to girls and to business because that’s something that I shared with them.”

“A lot of my business is bridal, and I thought, ‘What would speak to my brides that I feel passionate about?’ because I don’t just want to donate to an organization, I want everything I do to, in some way, do something good for someone else.”

“BRAC is U.N.-funded and works to get money in the form of microloans to poor women and to girl centers in impoverished areas. They’re places where girls can learn about the dangers of marrying too young, and about the long-term benefits of having your own business. For example, one girl, Sanchita, was good at cutting hair. So they gave her money to start her own salon. It cost $30 to give Sanchita her hair salon."

“Whether [a sale is] $10 or $200, we take $5 from every sale and donate it to the program.”

“One day, I would love to meet some of the girls, but for now, I’m just seeing where it goes. When we first started the program, we had a really big picture, and then we had to stop ourselves and say, ‘Let’s not commit ourselves to something that might not be as good as something that develops on its own.’ This $5 is just a starting point.”

“There are lots of buy-one, give-one programs, but I just wondered how much it cost the company to give that one thing. Sometimes, $5 will go a lot further. And $5 from an independent business is no joke to me.”

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Red Flags in Romance Five Ways to Spot a Player

By Eric Leech

A pl ay er is a m a n w ho pl ays

women to get what he wants, which is usually sex. This term developed in reference to the “dating game,” in which many guys have learned the key to winning is creating an image that fits a woman’s idea of the ideal man. Women base their physical relationships on the strength of their union with a guy. The more connected she feels, the more sex he receives, and thus, the hardcore player was born.

It is a fine line a player walks. He has five rules to live by in order to keep a woman’s interest. Within these principles, you’ll soon discover the antidote to his charm.

Interrogative A player doesn’t waste time chatting about the weather.

He has an agenda to keep, which includes finding your weaknesses and preying upon them. The average guy will take the long road to get to know you, but the player will jump right in to your intimate territory. This may seem bold, but it can actually be quite a welcome change from the typical John Wayne conversation you may be used to (yup, nope, head nod, etc.). The player does not really care about your past relationships, passion or fashion. He interrogates you to get what he needs to create an image that will send him to the top of your most-wanted list. Once there, he can be sure you won’t be too quick to dethrone him, provided he maintains your confidence.

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Overly Confident Despite what has been written in trashy romance novels, the ideal man is not suave or in control and can resist the appeal of real butter (Fabio). He is nervous and chatty. When a man arches his shoulders, crosses his legs or chatters uncontrollably, he is trying to appear approachable and non-threatening. The player does not want to place himself on your level. He wants to be above it, in control, which is why he may seem impressively sure of himself. He wants you to think you can relinquish yourself to his care, believing he knows what you need. However, he doesn’t. Getting to know someone takes a lot of time and attention, neither of which a player has.

Secretive Players are fortunate women are attracted to mysterious men, because if they knew what he was really like, they’d not be too impressed. One of the reasons mystery works is it allows the player the opportunity to bestow any characteristic you’re looking for in a man. He may not talk much about past relationships, so you assume he is kind, compassionate and faithful. Studies suggest women are drawn to men who give mixed signals. This is the player’s style, drawing a woman in with compliments and promises, then keeping her at bay with his non-action. Players live in secrecy, taking discrete phone calls, going on mythical business trips and complaining about other women they refer to as stalkers.

Hot & Cold This takes us to the player’s dating style, which is very hot and cold. He may start by wining and dining, complimenting and gushing over you. However, once he has won you over, he will leave you waiting by the phone.

This is because a player fears commitment and intimacy, more than he does loneliness and instability. He loves the chase, but becomes quickly bored by the conquered.

You can’t change a player. Once you step onto his roller coaster, you are in store for a series of exhilarating highs and disappointing letdowns. However, don’t be fooled by the thrill of the high, because a relationship needs trust and security to be worthy of any long-term commitment.

Noncommittal A player doesn’t commit to plans. He will lie about not being able to attend engagements with friends and family. He believes he can pull the wool over your eyes, but not likely an entire group. His favorite excuses are, “my car battery died,” “I didn’t know you called,” “I was stuck in heavy traffic” and “I got stuck in my trunk after my battery died.” The latter is reserved for when the stuff really hits the fan. The player weighs his options before making a commitment. The majority of your time will be spent on last-minute dates, better known as “hooking up.” Emergencies do come up. However, when relatives die then miraculously come back to life during a discussion that same week, he’s not even trying anymore. So just get rid of him!

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Reed Turner New Beginnings in Old Territory

By Molly McManus Photo by Rudy Arocha Talented, charismatic and handsome, singersongwriter Reed Turner has returned to Austin, excited to be back in the city he loves to call home. Born in Oregon and raised in Austin, Turner attended Berklee College of Music in Boston, graduating in 2008, then pursuing his passion to write, record and perform in Los Angeles; Portland, OR; and Nashville, TN. “I loved being in Nashville, but performing is the thing that keeps me going,” Turner says.

The Live Music Capital of the World seems a perfect fit, as Turner savors this new adventure in his old stomping grounds.

Listening to his music, it’s hard to believe he’s 25 years old. With an incredibly soulful voice, Turner’s thoughtful lyrics are expressive, relevant and wise. His new six-song EP, Side One: See How Far I Get, to be released Sept. 27, stems from his own observations and personal experience, and is steeped in emotion and perceptive intelligence.

The title track, See How Far I Get, embodies the struggle to find footing, and is applicable to anyone questioning their search for success.

Acrobats and Soldiers, which won the 2011 Director’s Award in Nashville’s International Songwriting Competition, serves as the realization deriving from a moment of clarity. His musical style exudes an old-soul vibe accompanied by a hard-hitting, folk-rock sound.

Turner’s 6-foot-3-inch build, cool blue eyes and captivating smile undoubtedly add to his charm. However, the essence of his appeal and attraction lay in his positive outlook, engaging nature, subtle confidence and laidback approach to his life and music, making him simply irresistible.

For music, full bio and upcoming shows, visit reedturner.com.

Look for Side One: See How Far I Get out Sept. 27.

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A Man Among Women Fashion Consultant Replaced by 9-Year-Old

By JB Hager / Photo by Rudy Arocha After 13 years of marriage, I’ve grown accustomed to the living room runway show from my wife. “Should I wear this or this?” It’s not enough to just point at one or the other; an explanation has to accompany it. “Your legs look amazing in that skirt,” or “Perhaps that top is a bit too much for this crowd,” I explain. I’ve grown accustomed to this weekly occurrence, although I often fail to notice any difference at all between two shoes. When all else fails, I’ll throw in an “I love those colors.” That usually buys me a few more plays of uninterrupted football. I’m in a comfortable place now as my wife’s fashion sounding board. I get the job done. That was until our 9-year-old daughter started chiming in.

Yes, our 9-year-old has replaced me as the pre-party fashion show judge and jury. “She’s more honest and she will wait outside my closet,” my wife claims. I overheard my

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I’m clipping outfits from magazines and pulling a kitchen chair into the bedroom to be the first to spout my opinion as she’s getting dressed. daughter telling my wife her butt looks big in that outfit.

My jaw hit the floor. I waited for my wife to come screaming out of the bedroom, possibly taking my daughter’s life.

Instead, she muttered, “You’re so right. I guess I’ll donate that dress.” Are you kidding me? I would have been Public Enemy Number One for that comment.

For years, I dreaded the home fashion show. Now I’m feeling threatened by a 9-year-old, so I’m trying even harder. I’m clipping outfits from magazines and pulling a kitchen chair into the bedroom to be the first to spout my opinion as she’s getting dressed. I’m not going to be outdone by someone who still shops in the juniors’ section.

My daughter is now about one size away from being able to share shoes with my wife. She’s in an adult size and they can go to Nordstrom and try on the same style shoes at the same time. I can’t compete with that and when they are actually wearing the same size, I’m doomed. I’ve been replaced. They talk about seasonal fashions and their passion for scarves. They both gloss over when I suggest ducking into TJ Maxx.

They both have perfected the dressing room mirror threepoint turn. I used to wait outside the women’s dressing room in what I would refer to as the “Dunce Chair.” My head buried in my iPhone, my wife would have to bark for my attention every single time she exited the dressing room. I would half-heartedly give my approval and return to a session of Angry Birds. Now, my daughter is there, going in and out of the dressing room with her, trying on the same outfit in her own size. She assists her in front of the surround mirrors, encouraging Mom to try a couple dance moves just to see how it might look if an impromptu street dance breaks out. They both practice thrusting their hips from side to side with an exaggerated hair flip. If I did that, I would likely dislocate something.

I’ve been replaced. All these years, I took for granted being her fashion consultant. I’m sorry and I’m fighting to get it back. I've gone so far as to adopt an English accent, passing myself off as a reality show judge. Please take me back; I promise I’ll pay attention. I’ll even throw out words like “tunic,” “unitard” or “tricky hem,” just so you know I’m giving you 100%. Please.

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History in the Making UT Alum Stephanie Druley and the Longhorn Sports Network

By Deborah Hamilton-Lynne It is history in the making. The Longhorn Sports Network, launched Aug. 25, in a 20-year, $300 million deal with the University of Texas and ESPN, creates a 24-hour network that will broadcast Longhorn Sports, including the football season opener Sept. 3 against Rice. Enter UT alum Stephanie Druley, who’ll head up the network as vice president of production – a prestigious appointment unusual for a woman. She will manage the overall production of the network, and her responsibilities include administering studio and remote productions, maintaining the look of all on-air content and handling the hiring of all network talent.

Druley earned a Bachelor’s degree in journalism from UT in 1989. A member of industry organization Women in Cable Telecommunications, Druley successfully completed the Class 50 XVI Fellows program (200708) in WICT’s Betsy Magness Leadership Institute, a distinguished yearlong educational program designed to elevate women leaders in the cable and telecommunications industry.

Druley was a senior coordinating producer in the studio production department of ESPN. She oversaw all NFL studio shows for ESPN, including the Emmy award-winning Sunday NFL Countdown, Monday Night Countdown, NFL Primetime and NFL Live. In addition to managing all content, planning, budgeting and staffing for these programs, Druley was responsible for ESPN’s annual onsite coverage of the Super Bowl, as well as SportsCenter features during the NFL offseason.

Austin Woman caught up with the proud Longhorn fan eight days prior to the launch of the Longhorn Sports Network to get her take on this historic development.

Austin Woman: How does it feel to be back in Austin launching the Longhorn Sports Network?

Stephanie Druley: It is exciting and chaotic.

It is an opportunity to come back to Texas that I never thought I would have and I am thrilled to do it. Everyone is working really hard and has a great attitude. I am feeding off of that energy.

AW: As vice president of production, give us an insider’s perspective on your role and your vision for

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the network.

SD: The University of Texas, with the power of the brand and the success of the university academically and athletically, makes this venture possible. Our mission is to serve the fans.

I am going to judge our success by the quality of what we put on television.

I have set the bar very high. I put the entire production team together and was fortunate to have very talented people. We are starting from scratch with everything from content to what the network is going to look like. The reach and power of ESPN has helped – the creative services group, their technology, directing – it is an amazing team effort.

We have a blueprint based on what ESPN has done and that is ingrained in us. As for things specific to this network, we have the chance to design it from the ground up.

AW: Would you care to speak about your journey as a woman in the male-dominated world of sports broadcasting?

SD: I started at ESPN in Connecticut in 1990 as an entry-level production assistant. There were some women there at the time, but there weren’t a lot.

Today, the percentages are still slanted toward men, but that is really the nature of sports. I do not think gender hindered me in any way. When you are a female in a male-predominated environment, it puts the spotlight on you and you automatically stand out. It is up to you what you do with the spotlight. It gives you a lot of opportunity. If you do your job well, people take notice.

AW: How does your perspective as a Texas alum give you a leg up when you are planning the programming?

SD: No fan is more passionate than a Texas fan, and from that perspective, I know what people care about and what they want to hear. I know what might appeal. We did a show on traditions and my bar for that was whether or not I learned something from it. Most people who went to Texas think they know everything about UT, and I did learn something, so it met my goal. We want it to be a network that speaks to Texas fans and feels familiar to them.

Austin and Texas have their own unique culture and we are hoping to reflect that.

local news legend makes move Olga Campos Leaves Newsdesk at KVUE for Greener Pastures Veteran broadcast journalist, anchor, reporter and local media maven Olga Campos recently announced her retirement from the newsdesk after 16 years of being one of the most trusted anchors and reporters at KVUE, the ABC television affiliate in Austin. The former Austin Woman cover woman covered a broad range of fascinating stories, ranging from breaking news to philanthropy to women’s health issues and the arts. One of Campos’ last assignments for KVUE included an exclusive on the unveiling of Michael Jackson’s Thriller jacket at Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas, recently purchased by local philanthropist, entrepreneur and U.S. Money Reserve Chair Milton Verret.

Campos joins Verret as director of communications for his philanthropic and community efforts.

Known for his work with children’s charities and public-art projects like the Austin GuitarTown Project almost five years ago, Verret is a major underwriter of CowParade Austin. The brightly painted bovines currently on display around town will be auctioned off to the highest bidders on Oct. 30 at The Driskill Hotel to benefit the Superhero Kids Fund of the Children’s Blood & Cancer Center at Dell Children’s Medical Center. It will be one of many projects and efforts Campos will help promote.

“I am honored to use my experience as a journalist, my contacts in the community and my personal desire to improve the lives of youngsters and their families as they face serious medical situations,” Campos says. “Milton has the vision, and I’m here to help that vision become a reality.”

—Mary Anne Connolly

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Samantha Steele

High-Energy TV Sports Reporter Scores Move to Austin

By Julie Tereshchuk Her dad played high school football in Texas, and she grew up listening to his stories. Now she’s looking forward to the adventure of a lifetime as a television sports reporter for the new Longhorn Sports Network, a joint venture between ESPN and the University of Texas at Austin.

“I’m so excited to be a part of the UT family,” says Samantha Steele. “There’s nothing in the world like college football in the USA.” It’s been a hectic few months for the 25-year-old. In early July, the Longhorn Sports Network announced Steele—a former Fox Sports reporter—would be part of its lineup. By early August, Steele was settling into her new Austin digs, fresh off a month volunteering in Zimbabwe, and readying for the network’s season kickoff on Aug. 26.

On the heels of this whirlwind, Make a Difference House Zimbabwe opened its doors—the unexpected result of Steele’s summer trip volunteering with the nonprofit Smile For Africa.

“I went to Zimbabwe to help at a chicken farm and ended up starting a basketball academy,” she explains. M.A.D. Zimbabwe duplicates Steele’s parents’ inner-city ministry in downtown Phoenix, founded more than 30 years ago. “I grew up thinking that every family had 50 inner-city kids at their house three times a week.”

The Zimbabwe M.A.D. House will serve more than 200 orphaned and vulnerable kids.

“The goal is to give them a place where they can grow in a safe environment,” says Steele.

“The whole experience has been humbling.”

Her parents’ attitude toward sports as a stepping stone in a child’s life has helped define Steele.

“They made it clear when we were young

that we weren’t going to be reservoirs; we were going to be conduits or rivers,” Steele says.

Today Steele is also taking sports to the next generation of her own family, cohosting a hilarious Monday morning quarterback video spot on her website with her 3-year-old niece, aka Cheeks Magee.

“Everywhere I go, people give me gifts for her, and even make her future job offers,” says Steele.

What Steele calls her own “fun but incredibly busy job,” includes reporting, writing feature stories, hosting in the studio and providing sideline coverage. What does she tell the legions of people who ask the secret to landing such a dream job? Steele says her candid reply probably annoys a lot of people, despite the truth of it.

“I did nothing to deserve anything I’ve been given,” she says. “Don’t get me wrong; I work hard and I pay attention to people, but at the end of the day, God has been abundantly good to me.”

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“I love that I get to be part of something new here in Austin,” she says. “I wanted to find a place where I could settle in, invest in people and challenge myself professionally. I’m all in.”

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The Gap Year

Empty-Nest Syndrome Getting You Down?

Learn to Laugh Again in Sarah Bird’s New Novel

By Joelle Pearson Sarah Bird burst in to tears in front of a box of pepperoni Hot Pockets. It was about then that she knew she’d be writing a new book. The frozen food-like meals were her son’s favorite. But, since he was college-bound, she knew she’d never buy these teen staples again—and thus, the tears flowed.

The Gap Year introduces Cam Lightsey, a self-proclaimed social pariah living as a single mom in a well-to-do “cultural vacuum” called Parkhaven, and her daughter, Aubrey, a skinny-legged band geek who’s whisked away from innocence when she meets her first boyfriend. When “college days” begin to eclipse Aubrey’s life, the once dovetailed duo begins to disjoin. Cam starts losing sleep over “recent studies” and the possibility of meningitis. She begins looting her daughter’s room for pregnancy tests, convinced that she’s simply preparing Aubrey for her life away.

On top of it all, her once tulle-clad, dolly-toting daughter treats her as a nuisance, an embarrassment and a bore.

And Aubrey’s cruel independence is spot-on, drawn from the author’s life in full circle. “It was a gift to be able to take the certainty I had from my own growing-up years about how a daughter can go directly from adoring to abhorring her mother, then, fortunately, back again,” Bird said of the character. In their crumbling relationship, Cam grapples with her daughter’s basic and natural need for secrecy and privacy.

Bird offers balance to this classic tale, using Aubrey’s voice to explore themes that the college crunch can sometimes muffle. “I was surprised that the book ended up being told from both the mother’s and the daughter’s point of view since I’d intended to write it from the mother’s alone,” Bird said. “But as I was recording her version of events, a voice kept piping up to point out that this was not the whole 88 austinwoman september 2 0 1 1

story. It was the daughter, Aubrey, telling me her side of the story. The more I listened to her, the more I realized that, in fact, it was my voice, as a daughter during the years when I was separating from my mother, that I was hearing.”

Bird writes the characters with the intimate detail of a memoirist. As a mother, a daughter and a Margaret Mead admirer, Bird has created a story that will offer peace of mind to a modern mother (or father) plagued by the dilemmas of “good parenting.” In Bird’s words, however you do it is the right way.

About the Event On Tuesday, July 19, Bird’s fans had a chance to mingle with the author at an intimate party above Lamberts Downtown Barbecue. The Texas Book Festival and Texas Monthly have collaborated to feature several notable authors who are releasing books in the spring and summer of 2011. The list includes Douglas Brinkley, Calvin Trillin, Michael O’Brien, James Evans, H.W. Brands and Amanda Eyre Ward.

Bird, a former Texas Monthly humor columnist, engaged in an interview and Q & A with Editor Jake Silverstein after dinner and drinks. Affable and brimming with the deadpan wit that defines her style, Bird seemed more like an old friend than an associate onstage.

“For me, Austin has never been more culturally vibrant,” Bird said of the Austin arts scene. “There has been an explosion of spoken word-type events where writers read and perform their work. … We’re just extremely fortunate in Austin that we have access to such an abundance of world-class writers.”

The Gap Year, Bird’s eighth novel, was released this July. You can read more about her work on her website, sarahbirdbooks.com, or through her archive at Texas Monthly, texasmonthly.com/authors/sarahbird.

Save the date for Sarah’s book chat on Oct. 11; visit austinwomanmagazine.com for details.

Sarah Bird, photographed at her home in Austin, Texas.

Shortly after, The Gap Year was born. To Bird, it’s a sort of “therapy in book form,” born out of her need to work through the real struggles of empty-nest syndrome. It’s an eye-tearing, feel-like-I’ve-been-doing-crunches sort of funny story not to be read in quiet coffee shops (unless you want to be “that” person howling in the corner alone).

But between the snappy dialogues, Bird thoughtfully breaches the difficult questions parents face, giving The Gap Year a dimension many humor novels lack.

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Five Questions Savvy Women Ask First.

By Shelby Cole and Lisa Copeland 1. What type of warranty does the car have?

Copeland claims that the No. 1 issue for women when buying a car is safety. Check with your salesperson about warranty options and make sure there’s one that provides enough coverage for your needs.

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3. What is the salesperson’s demeanor?

If the salesperson is friendly and genuinely interested in your car concerns, then great. But many women have found themselves faced with a pushy, condescending salesperson. Copeland believes that every potential buyer should “be treated the way they want to be treated,” even–no, especially–when buying a car. If the salesperson rubs you the wrong way, close your purse and walk away. Copeland urges women to not reward bad behavior for the two following reasons: You’ll have a bad experience at the dealership, and you’ll ensure

that other women do, too, by keeping a pushy salesperson employed.

4. Are you feeling pressured?

Everyone knows about the stereotypical car salesperson; all they want is to push a sale, right? Well, yes and no.

Copeland insists that you definitely don’t have to buy a car on your first visit to the dealership. Is the salesperson looking to sell you a product that’s a perfect fit, or is he or she just trying to make a fast buck? If you’re feeling pressured at all, there’s nothing wrong with saying no.

5. What is the post-sales service like?

So you’ve finally bought your beautiful car. The service doesn’t stop here, though. What happens when you need a repair or have an accident? What kind of coverage or service does your dealer provide?

Is the service department located conveniently? What kind of loaner car services do they offer? Copeland urges every new car owner, especially women, to build a relationship with their local dealer.

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What is the reputation of the organization? Do they have high customer-service ratings? Have your friends or family had good experiences with this organization? Copeland insists that you do business with the “good guys,” as this will increase your chances of having a good experience.

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Jet-Setting Portrait Frida’s Been Around the World and Back–First Class

By Gwen Gibson Since the 1980s, when “Fridamania” started to roll, a 1940 self-portrait by the iconic Mexican artist Frida Kahlo has become the most frequently borrowed work in the art collection of the Harry Ransom Center on the University of Texas at Austin campus. Titled Self-Portrait with Thorn Necklace and Hummingbird, this symbolically rich portrait has travelled more than 100,000 miles since 1990 while appearing in major museums throughout the world and acquiring widespread cult followings. Yet Frida, as the painting is affectionately called, is not well known in Austin, probably, in part, because she is on the road more than at home.

Frida is currently in residence in Austin. Located in a prominent niche near the entrance of the Harry Ransom Center, she will remain on display until Jan. 8, 2012.

An invalid from age 18, Kahlo painted some 80 selfportraits, often while bedridden. She completed the 1940 portrait at a crossroads in her life, as she was breaking up with photographer and lover Nickolas Muray and divorcing her husband, muralist Diego Rivera. Sacred and profane, the portrait shows Kahlo with a spider monkey, given to her by Rivera, on one shoulder. On the other perches a cat, seemingly ready to pounce on the dead hummingbird dangling from her thorn necklace, which is similar to Christ’s crown of thorns.

Since 1990, the Ransom Center has loaned Frida 30 times to other art institutions, from San Francisco to New York City, from Canada to Australia. She always travels in style with her own travelling case, her own escort, her own reservation in the hold of a major airline. A bonded truck takes her to the airport. She rides on a cushion of air in a special narrow case that’s placed inside another crate. Her escort sees her into and out of the hold, walks her through cus-

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The Art of Doing Nothing

Redefine Your Priorities and Refocus Your Time

By Ann Daly I don’t know about you, but I’m left cold by those promiscuous multi-taskers who insist on bleating about how busy they are. I don’t trust them to show up on time, I’m offended by their wandering attention and I steer clear of their scattered energy.

What’s lost on those Energizer bunnies is the difference between “busy” and “productive.” Now that we all live in the same 24/7 world, no one cares about the size of your to-do list. Once upon a time, at the dawn of the digital age, “busy” may have sounded impressive. Today it’s just plain whiny.

The new cool is doing nothing.

Doing nothing means making space simply to be.

That’s the space where creativity, reflection and innovation happen. That’s the space where we are truly present and generous with our loved ones.

That’s the space where we can reinvent ourselves, and our future.

Doing nothing is the path to a calmer, more vibrant spirit.

That’s exactly what travel writer and blogger Beth Schrader (busytraveler.us) set out to accomplish this summer.

“I get so frustrated every summer because I’m so busy that I don’t get any of those lazy summer days to lie around and read and drink iced tea,” she says.

This year, she committed to change. Even though she works days, she realized she does have control over her evenings and weekends. “I decided, by God, I’m going to have my lazy summer!”

Beth cut out happy hours, skipped networking events and stepped away from the computer. Her policy: to resist social outings just for the sake of doing something.

“I did a bit of it when necessary,” she says, “like birthdays and family reunions, and one-on-one meals with dear friends, but that was it.”

Instead, she devoted herself to her books, her home and her photo collection.

Beth was low-key about withdrawing from the social frenzy. Her friends miss the girls’ nights out, lunches and weekend adventures she used to organize, but she resists the temptation to take the

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initiative, adding that “I feel energized and much calmer. My blood pressure was perfect when I went to the doctor last week.”

Was it worth it, carving out that open space in her home and on her calendar?

“Definitely,” she admits. “It’s been gratifying. I was surprised how good it feels to get back in touch with my home.”

It worked so well, in fact, that she plans to repeat her strategy next year.

“I’ll also do a one-day stint whenever I need it.

This week, I was feeling very overwhelmed, so I spent yesterday at home,” she says. “I paid bills, took care of some paperwork and cleaned—with frequent reading breaks—and I feel re-energized today.”

The results?

“I’ve handled problems much more calmly than I normally would,” she says. “At work, I’m particularly focused because I’m not thinking about all the other stuff I need to do. At home, I’m able to see that some of the chores and errands really don’t need to be done, or I get creative about them.”

How can the rest of us undertake our own version of Beth’s “summer of nothing?”

Follow these steps: 1. Write down the list of activities and obligations that are draining your energy and scattering your focus. For Beth, it was socializing and email.

2. Identify which of those energy-zappers can be dumped, either by being eliminated or delegated.

3. Proceed incrementally. Eliminate or delegate one thing at a time.

4. Literally schedule your newfound “do-nothing” time on your calendar.

5. Reward yourself for resisting the urge to backslide.

For Beth, the reward is reading another book chapter.

6. Harness the power of sound. When Beth wants some quiet, focused time, she avoids pop tunes in favor of silence or New Age instrumentals.

Ann Daly, Ph.D., is a personal and executive coach specializing in professional development for women. She is the award-winning author of six books, including Clarity: How to Accomplish What Matters Most. For more from Ann, sign up for her free e-letter at: anndaly.com.

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The Ideal Panel– Living or Dead I have a confession to make: I absolutely can’t stand watching ABC’s The View. You know the show, the one where five women give their opinions on various topics of the day, only it usually turns into a scream-fest with all of them trying to outshout each other and grab the most attention. Lord knows I see enough of that at PTA board meetings. I don’t need to see it on TV, too.

So that’s why when I heard that Austin Woman was putting together a local version of The View, I was a little nonplussed. Really? I thought. Who’d want to see that? Who’d want to watch Austin women giving their two cents on current events and other issues? Then I thought a split second more and answered my own question: Well, everybody, of course. Duh. Here’s the thing: If you’re looking for vibrant, intelligent, diverse, outspoken women with opinions, Austin is pretty much your perfect city. We have nothing but those type of women here. (If you don’t believe me, stand in the middle of H-E-B and loudly ask if organic milk is worth the money. You’ll be there for three days.)

Of course, Austin doesn’t exactly have our own versions of Whoopi, Barbara, Sherri, Elisabeth and Joy (at least I’ve never seen anyone around town dressed quite like Whoopi), but we’re certainly not lacking in different personalities and lifestyles. There are the Ph.D.s, the Earth Mothers, the

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Lobbyists, the South Austin Hippie Mamas, the Westlake Soccer Moms, the Eastside Artists, the Athletes, the Party Girls, the Movie Stars and everything in between. We’ve got more opinions in this city than taco trucks, and that’s saying a lot.

I suppose another way the Austin View will differ from the NYC View is that nobody’s going to freak out and yell at each other or stomp away angrily if they disagree. We’re just a little too nice for that down here. Instead, there’ll simply be a few mentions of “bless your heart” said through gritted teeth, nicely manicured fingernails dug into palms and names secretly taken off Christmas-card lists. After all, even if you think the person you’re talking to is an absolute idiot, there’s no need to be showy about it.

Now, if I could name my ideal Austin cast for this show, living or dead, it’d include some of the very best, like Ann Richards, Ma Ferguson, and Lady Bird (because someone has to act like a lady in all this), Liz Carpenter, Barbara Jordan and Molly Ivins, Elizabeth Avellan, Janis Joplin and Sandra Bullock.

Maybe throw in some tree-huggers and activists like Eliza Gilkyson, Robin Rather and Sarah Hickman? Yes, please. Our city has had so many incredible women who’ve called it home and I know I’d listen to anything they had to say. Including their thoughts on how f *#@ing hot this summer’s been and another Texas governor running for president.

–Wendi Aarons

Beginning with the October issue, the AW View will be appearing on the last page … stay tuned! For more from Wendi, visit wendiaarons.com.