Collette Magazine Winter 2012

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COLLETTE editor's note With our first issue behind us, Collette is here again to give you the latest in winter fashion and wise advice from other women.

In this edition - Collette's "love issue" for January and February - you will read about fun and flirty aphrodisiacs, be introduced to our latest Charmer and discover who is giving us Power In Pumps. This issue also reveals two new segments: the stories of Lowcountry women who are building our communities by their own devices and Collette is showing us the male perspective on women, given to us by award-winning writer and lifelong lover of everything woman, Charles Rowland.

We also left the professional modeling world and started discovering beautiful women in our own towns, hence the model on our second issue.

Collette is here to give you stories of local women and of everything woman - fashion, fun, power, motherhood and hope. Put your passion and power to work, and we look foward to hearing your criticisms and insight for our Spring issue!

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Ashley Rohde Art & Creative Director Michelle Hazel Photographer / Graphic Artist Mary Alice Lynch Graphic Artist Katrena McCall Production Manager

CONTRIBUTORS Mila White Ansley Crumpton Missy Hardee Julie Epple Cindy McClure Molly Kister Charles Rowland Michelle Hazel

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COLLETTE contents

Page 44 Effortlessly add that pop of color and make a statement with bold accessories

Page 39 Looks you will

love

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NATURAL AND MEDICAL REMEDIES FOR A BEAUTIFUL COMPLEXION

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MUST HAVE WOMEN

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DESTINATION ASHEVILLE

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DATE NIGHT IN: OUR MENU FOR THE PERFECT EVENING AT HOME

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FUN & FLIRTY DRINKS

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FOODS THAT SEDUCE

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COLLETTE'S CHARMER

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MOMMY & ME TALKS ABOUT OVER-THE-TOP BIRTHDAY PARTIES

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POWER IN PUMPS

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WOMEN BUILDING THE LOWCOUNTRY TOP ROMANTIC DATE SPOTS

Tantalizing treats that will light your fire

Page 8 Kick off 2012 with your best complexion ever!

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EILEEN'S: CASUAL FINE DINING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF SUMMERVILLE

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CARMINE'S TRATTORIA: GENUINE, LOCAL ITALIAN CUISINE IN DOWNTOWN WALTERBORO

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COLLETTE'S CLOSET

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HOT LOOKS FOR VALENTINE'S DAY

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COLLETTE behind the scenes

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Jessica Egan graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Marine Science. She is married to Chris Egan and resides in Beaufort, SC. She and her husband work for Palmetto Primary Care Physicians in the Walterboro and Hampton locations and spend their free time enjoying the Lowcountry lifestyle with their dog Reese.

Hair and makeup by Roman Hill of Aqua Med Spa and Salon in Beaufort, S.C. Fashions seen in Collette's Closet courtesy of Colleton's Fine Clothing and Colleton's East in Walterboro and James Island, S.C. Photography by Michelle Hazel.

Bring on the men Collette is proud to introduce Charles Rowland as her first male contributor. Rowland is in his ninth life, as a columnist for The Press and Standard newspaper in Walterboro, S.C. His eight previous ones were as an egg-candler, shrimper, banker, innkeeper, power linemen's "rubber-glove-man," lawyer, car salesman, and log-skinner, if not exactly in that order. He is married to the extraordinarily forgiving Sylvia Rowland.

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The Beautiful Skin You Crave...

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Mother Nature

Medical Methods Julie Epple believes that there are many simple, everyday things we can do to improve our health and appearance. She is the owner of No Junk Julie’s, a health food store that carries organic food and natural products at her business in Walterboro.

Some beauty and health trends require more than natural replacements. Worts, rosacea, nail fungues, wrinkles … all of this can take a toll on a woman’s confidence and quality of life.

“So much of the way we look on the outside is what we put on the inside.” Julie says.

“This is not fluff,” says Cindy McClure, who has been doing medical aesthetics for six years. Cindy owns two Lowcountry-area locations of Southern Cosmetics Laser. “It’s overall body management and health. It’s a medical skin spa, not just for relaxation,” she said.

Here are several ways Julie says women can improve their appearance and overall health from the inside out.

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Drink Water “If you do one thing to improve your health, drink water,” Julie recommends. Each person should drink half their body weight converted to ounces each day.

“Water is the universal solvent,” Julie explains. “It picks up toxins and removes them from the body.”

Don’t wear a lot of makeup “If you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin,” Julie warns. In fact, there are edible things that are great to put on your skin.

For example, olive oil. Olive oil is a great moisturizer for cracked heels or dry skin.

Eat Antioxidants

The biggest things about this is convenience,” says Molly Kister, licensed esthetician. Laser hair removal is ideal to be done in winter months, since you can’t do the procedure to tanned skin.

Botox/Fillers

Botox is a mostly risk-free wrinkle eraser that uses injections. While the procedure does cause mild discomfort, it has quick results.

“Botox is a great immediate effect for a refreshed, polished look in as little as a week,” Molly says. “It’s the best bang for your buck.”

Resurfacing for Wrinkles

This laser procedure is perfect for people of all ages who have acne scars. “It’s also good for smokers with mouth lines,” she says.

“It also stimulates collagen growth and promotes self-healing.”

Antioxidants combat free radicals in the system. Julie calls free radicals, "accidents waiting to happen,” Some common foods containing antioxidants are blueberries and tomatoes. Tomatoes are also high in lycopene, which is a rich antioxidant linked to fighting cancer-causing agents like free radicals.

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Eat a high fiber diet

Vein Removal

“Bowel health is very connected to the health of the skin,” Julie says. Eating fiber helps rid the bowel of toxic waste that can build up in the system.

Eating the recommended 30+ grams a day will do wonders for your skin, Julie says.

The Velashape II is the “as seen on Dr. Oz” cellulite-removal machine.

It uses radio frequency waves and infrared technology to dissolve clumps of cellulite and remove them. The procedure is painless, and takes an average of 5 treatments for the best results.

This procedure uses injections into your broken veins. The results are immediate. “It’s inconvenient because you have to wear tights for a few days, but the procedure is ideal to be done in winter,” she said.

Eat foods high in Vitamin C

David Handy, manager of Rosen Dermatology, agrees.“Skin cancer exams help us discover things that are wrong,” he says.

Vitamin C helps produce collagen.

“Collagen is referred to as the cell cement,” Julie says, and it aids the elasticity of the skin, which prevents wrinkles from forming.

Julie also recommends using coconut oil on your face to help fight wrinkles.

David says to avoid tanning beds and to use at least an SPF 50 so you can stay cancer-free. Also, do skin exams and look for discolored or uneven moles. “Seeing a dermatologist is about prevention and cancer detection. It’s more than a beauty trend,” he says.

No Junk Julie’s is located at 281 Coolers Dairy Road and is open to the public Tuesday-Saturday 10am to 6 pm.

Southern Cosmetic Laser is located in St. George and in Summerville.

Rosen Dermatology is in Walterboro and on James Island.

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Natural or medical, our beatuy experts agree on these

TOP SKINCARE TIPS

Hydrate Water, water, water... in any form it is essential to maintain moisture and elasticity.

Julie recommends spritzing your face with water 3 times per day while David says to drink as much water as possible.

Protect

Cindy says flourescent and sun rays are equally as damaging in causing wrinkles and skin cancers: find a sunscreen tha protects from both and uses titanic and zinc, such as GlowDaily or Neutrogena.

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Some whitening toothpastes can cause your lips to crack from the inside out.

The skin on your face is not the only one that needs protection.

Replenish

Antioxidants, fiber, and vitamins play a huge role in preventing wrinkles and maintaining a healthy glow. There are many medical creams and natural foods that both contain these nutrients.

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Must Have Women " I must have women . There is nothing unbends the mind like them . " — From the “The Beggar’s Opera,” by John Gay (1685-1732), English poet and dramatist.

By Charles Rowland Woman. If there is a more fascinating creature on planet Earth, I cannot guess what it might be. And, like the speaker in John Gay’s play, I too must have her.

Across nearly seven decades I have loved women, beginning with my very first “best friend,” a girl who lived across the street when we were 4 years old. I have had many male friends — hunting and fishing companions, sports teammates, co-workers and just good old drinking buddies — whom I’ve enjoyed and even loved. But it’s a woman who brings out the very best in me … and sometimes the worst.

In romances with them, I have leapt without the slightest self-consciousness into flights of song and poetry, postured and strutted like a peacock, and I have spent sleepless nights in bewildered and desperate jealousy.

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Guys don’t know what they’re missing when they limit their relationships with women,as so many of them do, to the romantic or the merely sexual.

In friendships, I have shared confidences and vulnerabilities during earnest, daylong conversations that seemed but minutes.

My first adolescent notion of Woman was as a species to be revered 10

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A life deprived of the company of women would be as a meal of cold meat with neither spice nor sauce, the sea without spume or stinging salt, weather with neither storms nor starry nights, a voyage without danger or joyful discovery — in all, a life’s story not worth telling.

— almost to the point of sacredness — and it was instilled in me by my father. Like some throwback to the age of chivalry, and a Presbyterian to boot, he gave me to believe that women were far above men and just below the angels in spiritual purity and physical chastity, which I as a low male might soil irrevocably if I weren’t constantly mindful of their special estate.

Even though I was onto my father's motive, and even though I experienced a typical 1950s teenager’s torrid hours necking and clumsily fumbling about in cars with fogged-up windows at the drive-in movie, I nevertheless persisted for years in the notion that women were fundamentally incapable of the kinds of evil that men and boys committed so easily and often … and with such great fun.

Eventually I learned — it was a woman who taught me, actually, and to my eternal gratitude — that notion was unfair, unfair to women because it limited them and diminished them and made them into simple creatures deprived of taking part in life’s defining struggles (“Now don’t you worry your pretty little head over that”) and unfair to me because it deprived me of experiencing the full wonder of a woman.

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One of the dumbest things a guy can do is to believe there really can be such a thing as what they call a “friendship with privileges.” I know; I tried it once.

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ships with women, as so many of them do, to the romantic or the merely sexual. To be sure, a fling can be breathtaking, magical and insanely erotic. But they are usually the most complicated times a man, clueless creature that he usually is, will ever experience. And let’s face it, most men just don’t do complicated well at all. But they still want to have that cake and eat it too.

So they come up with dumb ways to avoid the complication. In fact, one of the dumbest things a guy can do is to believe there really can be such a thing as what they call a “friendship with privileges.” I know; I tried it once.

It wasn’t too long after the loss of my wife nearly 25 years ago. I was reeling through each day, hoping to pick up a little pity, and if “privileges” came along with the pity, well that would be just fine. After all, there are a lot of nurturing women out there in the world who’ll take in a stray in a minute. But I’d at least learned that I was in no shape to deal with a committed love affair.

The woman — let’s just call her Maggie — said, “Hey, I agree with you.

I’m not looking for anything permanent either. Further, I’ll tell you how we can avoid getting into a committed relationship: don’t be sending cards and flowers after a night together. In fact, no gifts, ever, none of that stuff.”

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Now, I figured this was the coolest, smartest woman I’d ever met. This was going to be every guy’s dream — no commitment, no obligation, no promises. Just hang out together whenever it suits … and enjoy those privileges.

Looking back with at least a smidgen of wisdom at my age, I’m certain Maggie had every intention of living up to her end of the deal — at first. But after just a couple of months, the day came when the privileges ceased to be privileges and became something earned. She insisted that we talk about our “relationship” — which until then hadn’t been in our vocabularies — and where it was headed. It was clear she wanted it to head to permanency.

She could no more have helped it than, well, than she could help being a woman instead of a man. The end of it came with merciful suddenness when, I confess, I ran like a scalded dog.

That was a lesson to me and it marked the beginning of a long series of platonic friendships with women, from the pool-shark, Zamboni-driving, Choctaw Indian friend in Colorado to the shrimper’s wife who taught me everything about the back deck of a shrimp boat to the dear lady of our town, now in Heaven, who had so much to do with my eventual marriage to the woman I live with today.

At this stage of my life, I’d advise any man that he cannot fully appreciate women until he has experienced honest, unguarded, thoughtful friendships with a number of them. That’s not to say he will ever completely understand enough to clear away all the mystery about them. Besides, why in the world would you want to? And it’s not to say a close, platonic friendship with a woman mustn’t have its moments of flirtation, which can be exquisite if they are flickeringly brief and kept within bounds — at the same time an acknowledgement of her womanliness and of the value of your friendship.

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And so here I am, beginning my 67th year, with a still-growing appreciation for the mysterious, maddening, exhilarating, confounding and tantalizing wonder that is Woman. To all of you everywhere, I lift my glass … even if you sometimes drive me to drain it dry at a single go.

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All that couples crave More Than A Hotel. When staying in Asheville, there is no need to check into just any old lackluster hotel. Couples will find The Grove Park Inn as the perfect atmosphere for their weekend getaway. There is a number of top rated dining options on the property. If you’re a couple that craves more nightlife, stay closer to the downtown area in the chic new Hotel Indigo. The courtesy sites.google.com nearby hotspot simply called, Collette | Winter 2012

“The Southern” stays open until 2 a.m., where singles or couples can dine on their famous Duck Potpie and local cheese plates.

The Way To A Man’s Heart Is Through His Stomach. A town like Asheville might have been made for brunch, and where better for a girl to take her honey than Tupelo Honey? Remember when ordering that you are on vacation and there is no need to decide between the Cheesy Grill with Tomato Soup or the Sweet Potato Pancakes.

Just get both. You will need to bulk up for a day of shopping. Yes, I said shopping! The trick to spending money with your beau is take him to Woolworth Walk, which features works by local artists.

Hot Spots To Hit. After leaving Woolworth Walk, don’t forget to check out Heather Night’s pottery. These might make the perfect anniversary gift for your in-laws. And don’t miss the Blenko Glass Company’s Original Water Bottles at Nest Organics which will be perfect for your boyfriend’s college buddy’s wedding this summer.

You might find a little something for that co-ed baby shower you were both invited to as well.

What couple could go wrong with a classic dinner and a movie night, Asheville style? Limones located on Eagle Street is one of city’s most romantic candlelit dinner destinations. Be sure to check the movie times at the Fine Arts Theater less than a block away and place your reservations accordingly. If you aren’t up for a movie, check out who is playing at the Orange Peel, often referred to as one of the best places in the country to take in live music.

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Girls just want to have fun Who Needs To Cuddle? Single girls looking for a fun and flirty place to stay in the center of Asheville should check into the Sweet Peas Hostel. This trendy new spot offers Private Pods and Private Rooms for those who might shy away from the full hostel experience. Next door to the Sweet Peas, girls will find the Rankin Vault. This aptly named bar offers patrons the chance to enjoy their cocktails while sitting inside the building’s old bank vault. Although the hearty nachos at The Vault could satisfy any group of girls 'til brunch, they might also check out Rosetta’s Kitchen. This late-night restaurant offers bowls of Coconut Curry Tofu. It’s so good that you won’t miss anything this vegetarian/ vegan restaurant doesn’t offer!

Bring On Brunch (And Shopping)! You don't have to be an early riser to enjoy brunch at Early Girl. If you are lucky, maybe you will be seated at the communal table next to some hot locals. If not, don’t get too disappointed because there is good food and shopping to be had at nearby Union. This locally-owned boutique is just a short walk from Early Girl and offers all the brands a girl is looking for, plus funky jewelry and great bags. If you can’t find what you are looking for there, you will surely find something special for your single-girl soul at Minx. They carry everything from Frye boots to locally made jewelry. Even a girl on a budget will find something pretty in this shop that won’t break the bank.

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Hitting The Town. Girls’ night out will start with a late reservation at The Admiral. Don’t let the dive bar atmosphere fool you. The menu has been impressing locals since its opening. The Admiral also hosts dance party every Saturday night, so stick around and shake it as a DJ spins 1960s Motown and Soul.

Whether you are with your man or with your friends, plan on hitting Harvest Records before you hit the road.

Located in West Asheville, this treasure is one of the last independently owned record and music stores in the country. A good girlfriend might call ahead and surprise her music lover with a gift certificate. Or, if you want a memento of your all-girls weekend, why not find that record from your favorite band and get all your girls to sign it? This is the kind of place where you will find “Girls Just Want to Have Fun” on vinyl.

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HOW TO BRING IT HOME FOR A night out on the town ... dinner, a movie ... typical date night, right? Although this route of being cared for and catered to is stress-free and relaxing, it lacks a certain intimacy. What's romantic about dinner in a crowded restaurant where you're packed in like sardines because every other couple in town had the same standard date night agenda as you? Sitting in an uncomfortable movie theater while the kid behind you plays kickball with the back of your chair every few minutes? No, thanks.

For your next date night, make reservations at home sweet home. Consider the appeal of an evening out and bring those elements home.

Start with a home cooked meal prepared together. Work your way around the kitchen in an apron and your sexiest heels, and impress your guy with your best dish. A word of advice: stick to what you know. This is not the night to try some exotic recipe that is sure to be a flop. Try having bite size appetizers that require using your fingers.

Part of the appeal of dining out is the set-up: white tablecloth, flickering candlelight, and a bottle of fine wine (or your guy's fav drink) on hand. Keep these things in mind when preparing for your date night at home.

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Set the mood with low lighting. Nothing says romance like the warm glow of a fire, but candlelight is a close second.

Light vanilla-scented candles; they are a notorious aphrodisicac for men. See Foods that Seduce on page 18 for more ways to light your man's fire.

DATE NIGHT TIP Turn your cell phones off. Not on vibrate, not on silent, off! This night is about the two of you. Period.

There is no rule that says you have to eat at the dining room table. Try throw pillows on the floor and dinner at the coffee table. The change of location is different and fun.

As dinner comes to a close, find a cozy spot on the couch, pop in a romantic movie and enjoy the evening in each other's arms.

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Despite life's troubles you can always come home again and be happy.

A girl can be wreckless with her own heart, and needs to give every guy a chance.

Who says there isn't life after love?

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these tasty treats will tickle more than just your tastebuds CHOCOLATE Chocolate prompts the release of serotonin in the brain, a hormone known to induce feelings of relaxation and pleasure similar to what we experience when we fall in love. It is also high in magnesium and antioxidants. The secret for passion is to combine chocolate and red wine. Try a glass of Cabernet with a bit of dark chocolate for a sensuous treat.

RED WINE In the game of seduction, musky, masculine reds are best. They offer aromas of leather, tobacco and earth. When wine is used as an aphrodisiac, the scent is key (although the alcohol always helps knock down a few walls). But those red wines that strike a masculine note are said to imitate the scent of male pheromones.

BANANAS The banana flower has a wonderfully suggestive shape and is partly responsible for popularity of the banana as an aphrodisiac food. From a more practical standpoint, bananas are rich in potassium and B vitamins, necessities for sex hormone production.

ARGANINE Arganine is not a food but an amino acid that is found in foods like nuts, eggs, coconut milk and cheese. It helps in better circulation of blood and therefore increases the flow to the extremities. How do you like your eggs?

OYSTERS Oysters contain rare amino acids and zinc, which can trigger increased levels of sexual hormones in men and increase sperm production. However, some research says that a man has to eat at least 50 oysters in one sitting for these hormones to kick in.

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THE GREEN M&M Is it true what they say about green ones? According to Celtic myths, the Green Man was the God of Fertility. Because of this, the color green has long been a symbol of fertility itself. Today, green signifies a state of heightened sexuality or seduction. This is especially evident in the popularity of green M&M's as an aphrodisiac. While the green M&M has no more power to seduce you than the blue, yellow, or brown ones, it continues to be a popular choice for those looking for seduction.

THE SCENT OF VANILLA The sweet smell of vanilla is euphoric, and gets a man's libido going by stimulating the central nervous system. It is also said to decrease sexual debilitation. It's long been believed that vanilla is a natural aphrodisiac: as early as the 1700s, physicians recommended it to male patients to ensure potency.

STRAWBERRIES They're red, they're juicy, they're shaped like an edible heart, and they were the symbol of Venus — the mythological goddess of love. Put it together, and it's easy to see why strawberries acquired the aphrodisiac label. For more passion, have your strawberries with champange, whipped cream, or chocolate: two aphrodesiacs in one bite... you can't lose!

GINGER This root's classification as a natural aphrodisiac comes from its ability to increase circulation. Served pickled, candied or in the raw, ginger increases sensitivity in the erogenous zones. French legend Madame du Barry made a practice of serving ginger to her lovers. It was said to drive all, including her most famous lover, Louis XV, to a state of complete and utter submissiveness.

APHRODISIACS 101: WHY IS IT CALLED THAT? Aphrodisiacs are pulled from Greek mythology. Specifically, it's taken from Aphrodite, an irresistable goddess of love and sexual desire. According to legend, she was born when Uranus, the father of gods, was castrated by his own son Cronus. When Cronus threw his father's severed "goods" into the ocean, Aphrodite arose from the sea foam. After her birth, Zeus married the sultry goddess off. Her new husband, Hephaestus, made a golden and magical girdle for her to wear. But this made her even more irrestiable to mortals and gods.

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COLLETTE'sCharmer

Story and Photography by Michelle Hazel

DR. JOSHUA MASSEY, DENTIST, 32

The good doctor talks about his love for the Lowcountry, being The good doctor a a new father and how his profession has helped him grow into the new father and well-rounded man he is today. well-rounded man Why Collette loves him...

He’s handsome When he steps into the room you can’t help but notice. Josh’s sandy brown hair, tanned olive complexion, twinkling blue eyes, chiseled jaw and cleft chin combined with a dazzling smile, make it clear why he is among Collette’s elite men.

His wife, Dr. Cindy Massey, a pediatrician in fellowship to be a Neonatalogist at MUSC, says this is nothing new to her. “Women and men have always talked about his looks. It is a given” but she also adds, “He’s very humble, and that is one of the things that at attracted me to him.”

Although Josh’s sex appeal is enough to send a nervous pa patient’s heart rate through the roof, he often has the contrary effect.

Josh’s ease in the healthcare setting and gentle chairside manner instantly puts his patients at ease, which is another reason he so special.

His sense of charity and need to help others The warmth and kindness he exudes and his easygoing attitude make the dental chair a relaxing experience rather than a fright frightening one.

“He is very compassionate and likes to help other people,” Cindy says.

Josh takes time to listen to his patients concerns and establishes a close relationship with each one. Not only does he address the health of his patients, but their overall well-being. He has been known to offer details of his personal life like a tale of a recent fishing trip or an outing with his 21-month-old son, Lucas.

He’s a family man Cindy is 5 months pregnant with the couple’s second child.

“Seeing him as a father brings another level of depth to our relationship,” she says.

His sense of style There’s something to be said about a man in scrubs, but Josh can make any attire look dashing.

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“He is a cool dresser without even trying,” Cindy says.

In fact, Cindy says when she first met Josh, who worked at The Gap, when they were in college, she thought he may be a little too clothing coordinated. Today the couple laughs at the notion.

Always wearing earthy colors that complement his skin tone and with an assortment of suede sneakers, Josh takes casual chic to a new level.

His love of the Lowcountry As a West Virginia native, Josh is new to the Lowcountry, but it has since become his home. He traded his beloved snowboard and love of the slopes for a love of the water, purchasing a family boat and trying his hand at fishing and shrimping.

But more than anything he has embraced the people.

“The number one thing that stands out down here is trust is just given,” he says, “People aren’t guarded. They look at you as your friend first,” Since getting his start in dentistry in Walterboro in 2007, Joshua is grateful for the hospitality Walterboro has shown him.

He’s intelligent and artistic Josh graduated with a degree in Chemistry from Marshall University in West Virginia. He then began searching for a profession where “I can take my creative side and apply it to sciences,” so he decided on dentistry and attended West Virginia School of Dentistry.

“I was not real sure I would be able to loosen up and talk to people in a casual but professional manner,” he said. As an only child, Josh said he was always an “introvert,” and he wasn’t sure how he would do as a dentist.

With the help of his patients, Josh has realized how well suited he is for his profession. “Because of their trust in me, they have built my confidence and brought me to this point in my life,” he says.

Dr. Massey works at Dr. Sam Hazel’s office in Walterboro as well as Dr. Jim McClary’s office in Summerville, both family dental practices.

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Over-The-Top Birthday Parties

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By Missy Hardee These days we find that our children’s calendars are just as busy as our own. As another year rolls in, it's time to prepare for new after-school activities, play dates and the neverending round of pain-inducing birthday parties. As my daughter received her first party invite last week, I’m considering her own upcoming birthday and how much we, as parents, strive to make the days perfect for our little ones.

After my daughter was born, and we began attending parties, I realized that children’s birthday parties in this era have taken on a life of their own. There is this pressure on parents to have the perfect theme (that has not been used by any other child this year), Venue: Parties do not have to be at bounce houses or gyms to be an elaborate cake, the obligatory photo invitation, the trendy venue, birthday fun, but these places do provide parents an escape from extensive outfits, clever activities and party cooking, cleaning and decorating. An added bonus is that these venues favors. They have become too over are serious time savers. No one likes a party that fails to start and/or end on time. The the top and expensive. Here’s a small average birthday party should last no more than two hours. There is nothing worse than cheat sheet for moms (and dads) to having to give my daughter a protein bar out of my purse, because you are unable to cook pull off the perfect party on a budget.

a package of hot dogs on time. These kid-friendly venues are usually booked for the entire day and their staff aids with keeping you and your party on track. If you decide to have the party at home, stick to cake and ice cream. Your children really only want to play with their friends anyway.

Invitations: Parents forget that invitations are just pieces of paper. It is not necessary for them to resemble wedding invitations and the only person who cares that you have your child’s picture on it is you. After the party, we throw your fancy, personalized invitation in the trash. If you insist on going with personalized invitations, many online companies offer affordable prices, although most require a minimum quantity orders. Many computer savvy moms can also print adorable invitations right from home.

Favors: Out with the bag of pointless toys and in with something clever! As a thank you to our little guest, we send them home with a bag of goodies that can single-handedly cause an adult to go insane. A 30-minute drive home listening to a kazoo or football whistle, watching siblings hit each other with mini swords, are no favors for parents. A nice alternative to the bag of torture would be an interactive kid’s craft — think a hand-painted Frisbee or T-shirt. Not only does this provide an engaging activity at the party, but allows your child’s guest to take home their masterpiece and gets adult guests involved. One fellow mom told me her favorite party favor was simply a children’s story book.

As I prepare to throw my baby’s third birthday (SpongeBob Squarepants theme) I struggle to reign myself in and to take my own advice.

Does it really matter what type of cake topper I choose? Will she notice that her special-ordered hair bows matched the balloons? Of course not!

Going a little overboard is a way we get to show off our pride and joys and let them know how much we love them. There is something very moving in the moment you watch your child blow out their birthday candles. However, If you are able to throw a birthday party for your little one this year, remember sometimes simple is best. Birthdays are supposed to be fun and memorable for our little ones. At the end of the day, it does not matter if their special birthday outfit matched the theme inspired napkins — it’ll be covered in cake anyway.

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“Keep thinking about doing it, or go do it.�

-Ansley Smith, on the best advice she's ever been given

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By Heather Strickland Photography by Michelle Hazel

Being a savvy entrepreneur and a mom takes more than having a little energy. It takes learning how to have a strong business sense and then having enough brass to go for the gold.

Ansley Smith took on this challenge and has become powerful in her pumps.

Ansley was living in Walterboro and commuting to Charleston daily to manage a small jewelry store. But when she had her son, Rux, nearly five years ago, Ansley decided the commute took too much time away from her son. It was then she started looking at her own goals and what would put her back in charge of her own life.

She consulted with local banks and merchants to figure out how to open her own business, Colleton’s Fine Clothing. She taught herself a lot about how to run a business and then set an opening date.

“I chipped away at the process until I had a grand opening ready,” she said. “I would call people and ask where they got cash registers from and how did they buy hangers.”

But how does a Clemson grad with no formal fashion training open her own clothing boutique? Easy. She decided to.

“I have always loved to shop and plan my wardrobe. In elementary school, I knew what I was going to wear the next day,” she said with a laugh. “It wasn’t always a hit, but it was fun even then.”

Ansley is known for playing up her femininity with a fun and sassy edge. It makes her pastel personality come out with a modern flare. In her world, pairing masculine boots with a dainty dress shows off all sides of a woman. “It’s a great feeling to have someone ask me what to wear to an event. When you walk in a room with a Colleton’s outfit on, I want you to feel sexy and comfortable and effortless,” she says.

As if running two boutiques and being a single mom isn’t enough, Ansley is also heavily involved in her community. She uses her fashion sense and runway skills to throw fashion fundraisers for area arts and civic groups.

Most of these benefits boost women-run businesses. “I like that feeling of a family business, and of filling a person’s need.

I fell in love with that personal connection when I first started marketing and making consumers happy,” she said.

She balances motherhood with being a businesswoman by making the most of her time with her son. She also spends a great deal of time with her girlfriends. “That’s the most important thing, besides being a good mother,” she said. “I need that time in some shape or form every week. I think a lot of women lose sight of how important that time is. When we become mothers, we need to stay balanced. It’s good for our soul to have a good support system.”

Ansley’s future is still being written, but she does have a business plan. Her first store opened in December 2007, followed with Colleton’s East opening in May of 2011. There’s always room for more expansion, she said. “I have pipe dreams,” she says. “Part of the fun is opening new stores.”

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What’s The Biggest Obstacle To Becoming A Businesswoman?

“Fear. Don’t be scared to get started. You have to move in one direction or another.”

How Do You Stay Motivated?

“Being a mother is natural motivation to do better. I also have a plaque on the wall in my store that a dear friend gave me that says, ‘Surround yourself with people who believe in your dreams'.”

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TASHA PRICE, Walterboro, S.C. Executive Director, Colleton Habitat for Humanity Under Price’s lead, Habitat for Humanity is making her community a better place by giving affordable homes to families in need.

Using the non-profit’s ReStore as its largest fundraiser, Price uses the proceeds from her own community’s unwanted furniture to give new homes to families.

When she’s not holding a hammer in her hand, Price pursues other goals.

She wants to finish her second Master’s Degree, this time in social work.

She currently attends the USC Graduate Center. “I want to be a better wife to my husband and raise my four children, giving them the best opportunities that I can,” she said. “My heart's desire is to open a youth after-school program and recreational facility for the youth of Colleton County.”

Price says she stays passionate about her work by staying close to God and by working with people from “all walks of life to develop decent communities.”

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BRIDGETTE J. BARNES, Ehrhardt, S.C. Interior Designer, Owner of Bridgette’s Designs Bridgette is building the Lowcountry one room at a time. Her interior design business ranges from designing an entire building or refurbishing rooms that take a historic home back to its original flare.

“I love to make a room complete by adding finishing touches, such as a lamp or window treatment. It’s amazing how sometimes something small can make a huge difference in completing a room,” said Bridgette.

Bridgette just expanded her business by opening a new spa and interior design showcase. “My plans for this year are to market my interior design business in the Hilton Head area and to begin updating rentals,” she said.

“Our present economic conditions present the perfect opportunity to update any property.”

Bridgette juggles her busy design life by being a mom and a wife. She is also invested in her rural community. “It’s a challenge some days,” she said, with a smile. “I do come home and change over to ‘mom’ very quickly.

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Bridgette’s big tip for keeping her life sane: “I never bring work home with me so I can give my full attention to my husband and three wonderful daughters,” she said.

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SARA CLOW, Charleston, S.C. General Manager, GrowFood Carolina

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GrowFood Carolina is a local food hub for small and mid-size farmers, connecting them to their customers and giving them marketing and sales. She connects many local crops to some of the Lowcountry's finest restaurants, putting farm-fresh food on the menu.

Sara helps farmers from St. George to Beaufort, covering a 120-mile radius.

“Air, food and water are the three most important things and we can’t live without farmers growing,” said Sara. “Local food is the food that makes the most sense, and it tastes the best!”

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Jeanette stays motivated in her busy job by focusing on each person the agency helps to succeed. “We are changing the community one person at a time,” she said. “Think about it. If one person moves from the welfare line to employment or from underemployment to gainfully employed, the entire community benefits. “They must now pay taxes, register to vote. They begin to make better, more healthy, lifestyle choices,” she said. “They are now becoming stakeholders in the community.”

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If you're looking for an exquisite meal and charming atmosphere, Eileens, a family-owned and operated restaurant on Dorchester Road in Summerville, is ideal for your next night out or romantic evening.

“It’s quiet, the lights are low, our staff is not obtrusive,” says Sarah Sheehan, general manager.

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Sheehan runs the front of the restaurant while her brother, Chef Sean Sheehan, runs the kitchen with Chef Ron Jarosch. Sean and Sarah grew up in the restaurant business in southern Vermont running a family tavern, and today they are carrying on the tradition.

Eileens was launched in October 2007, and was named for their mother, who can often be found working there as well.

“We named it after Mama so we could put her name in lights,” Sarah says.

The menu has a Mediterranean influence with signature dishes like a Jumbo Lump Crabcake appetizer, New York Strip and Eileen’s Chicken. A fine wine list and martini bar accompany the extensive menu.

Most who discover this local treasure make a point to return again and again.

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“We’ve had many couples get engaged here,” Sarah says.

Their customer base of mostly repeat diners and “standing room only” on the weekends, according to Sarah, are largely due to the great food, but can also be attributed to the ambience and friendly staff.

“The community has been very good to us,” Sarah says. And Eileen’s gives back. “We feature local artwork on the walls,” Sarah says. “It is something we really enjoy. Many of the pieces are from local students at Fort Dorchester High School."

Sarah is also proud to say that Eileen’s is a non-smoking establishment.

Eileens has enjoyed favorable reviews by The Charleston City Paper, The Post and Courier and The Summerville Journal Scene.

Eileen’s is open Tuesday through Saturday for dinner starting at 5 p.m. and Sarah recommends reservations on the weekends. Call 843-832-4841. Look for Valentine’s Day specials and other deals at Groupon.com.

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Carmine's Trattoria, located at 242 East Washington Street in Downtown Walterboro, offers fine Italian cuisine in a casual atmosphere.

“When you cook Italian food you’ve got to put love into what you are doing,” says Chef Giuseppe Vitale. “That’s what makes us different from other restaurants.”

Giuseppe came to the United States from Naples Italy in 1986 to play professional soccer in California. He brought with him his love for Italian food.

But it wasn’t until he came to the Lowcountry that he decided to open his own restaurant.

“I fell in love with Walterboro,” he says, “I feel like it is home.”

Carmine’s has been dishing up Italian delicacies since December of 2008, and offers signature dishes like eggplant, lasagna, Italian collard greens and filet mignon.

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everything we have on the menu we make inside the restaurant.”

Carmine's offers a great family atmosphere any time of day.

However, with its white tablecloths, candle-lit dining room and weekend piano player Jeremy Frank, Carmine's is Collette’s top pick for date night.

“We want our customers to feel nice and comfortable,” says Nicole Holmes, co-owner. “Just like they are in their own home.”

The cozy dining room is filled with ambiance. The pleasant staff is ready with warm bread baskets and herbed olive oil, and the food is delicious. The menu is accompanied with an impressive wine list and full bar.

“You don’t have to travel far to find a place to wine and dine at a reasonable price,” Nicole says.

Carmine's is open Monday through Saturday for lunch and dinner starting at 11 a.m. For more information or reservations call 843-782-3248.

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Buy skirts, jackets, and blazers in neutral colors and use accessories, such as scarves or jewelry for pops of color.

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Buy properly fitting undergarments.

Look for clothing in fabric weights that can work in 3 or 4 seasons of the year.

Know what pieces of clothing you need before you go shopping to avoid impulse buys.

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The Single Girl's Guide to a Sweet Valentine's Day It’s Valentine’s Day and you’re single. FANTASTIC. All around you are couples in love, holding hands and kissing as they gaze longingly into each other's eyes. Huge diamond rings are staring at you every other TV commerical, and you know your best chance at getting a ring this Valentine's day is one that rolls out of a bubble gum machine at the grocery store.

You tell yourself Valentine's Day is a stupid holiday made up by card companies, when deep down inside you're bitter because you won't be giving or receiving one this Feb. 14th.

Make you feel good these things definitely do not, but a simple change in attitude can help turn your frown upside-down.

Here are a few tips to help you survive this dreaded holiday.

Make dinner plans with your girls, sister or kids Valentine's Day is about love, not necessarily intimate relationships. You love lots of people, right? So plan a dinner date with your loved one of choice. Catching up with an old friend and reminiscing over the good times is sure to put a smile on your face. Even a trip to the golden arches with your munchkin will do. Nothing says "I Love You" like the sound of joyous laughter coming from the playground tube slide.

Create your own holiday Gather all your single ladies and boycott the traditional holiday with some fun of your own. Play Secret Cupid, a twist on Secret Santa. Draw a name from a hat, and buy that person a gift (nothing too expensive, $20 or less). On the 14th get all gussied up, go out to a fabulous dinner, topped with cocktails and desserts, and exchange gifts with your Secret Cupid. You're sure to have a stress free, drama free night with no expectations or dissappointments.

You get presents, get a little tipsy and have a fabulous night!

When all else fails, retail therapy Need I say more, ladies? Anything a man can buy for us, we can buy for ourselves. Go for it!

Collette's #1 rule when it comes to Valentine's Day

It comes around EVERY year. Just because you’re not caught up in a passionate love affair this year doesn’t mean you can’t be by this time next year... or after this single girl's Valentine's Day that you'll even want to be.

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