Face Magazine ~ September 2011

SEPTEMBER 2011

WELL READ

The power of a book to change the life of a child.

How you can make a difference now.

Reecie FRUGE

How one mother who was once broken and grieving put the pieces back together. The beautiful lesson she learned from loss, the hope she has for a bright future and how even the youngest among us can be a hero.

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CONTENTS

56 l THE FACE

SEPTEMBER 2011

One Acadiana woman is proof that even when tragedy leaves you broken, there is hope for a bright future. How a grieving mother put the pieces back together and how the legacy of her son is saving lives.

20 l FIRST IMPRESSIONS

Our career expert gives the 411 on starting a new job the right way.

23 l IF I COULD TURN BACK TIME The very latest (and greatest) in the quest for a youthful face. The area’s top experts weigh in on what works, what’s hot and what’s not.

28 l SHAKEN … AND STIRRED The lowdown on Lafayette’s absolute best martini.

33 l MERRY AND BRIGHT

The Junior League’s annual holiday marketplace is more than shopping (there’s more to life than shopping?).

Check out their can’t-miss event that includes style shows, luncheons, cocktail soirees and cooking connoisseurs (just to name a few).

31 l CUTTING UP

Get pampered for a great cause as 17 of Lafayette’s most generous salons and spas give to Susan G. Komen.

36 l WELL READ

One group of trailblazing women are proving how very powerful a book can be. Why every child needs your help now.

40 l THINK PINK

Ready your pink for a month long celebration to raise awareness in the fight against breast cancer.

41 l CAPTIVATED

Three reads that will keep the bedside lamp glowing all night.

IN EVERY ISSUE 08 l EDITOR'S DESK 12 l HEALTH MATTERS 14 l COOKIE'S CORNER 16 l FAMILY MATTERS

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Just because you have a tragic situation it doesn’t have to end a tragedy.”

– Reecie Fruge ON THE COVER Reecie Fruge Photography by Penny Moore Makeup by Jennifer Armentor, Merle Norman New Iberia

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editor’sdesk amanda bedgood

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eptember has always been one of my favorite months.

The thickest fashion magazines of the year arrive in September, the first flicker of fall appears and it’s also the month both yours truly and Mr. Bedgood celebrate our birthdays (just three days apart). But, this September holds a kind of special anticipation as I wonder whether William Wilder Bedgood will be a September baby as well.

old left behind. Read Reecie’s story on page 56 for a muchneeded reality check on what matters the very most and a word of encouragement on how to pick up the pieces no matter the loss you’ve faced.

With a due date of October 10 and a product of my DNA it’s pretty unlikely he’ll arrive in September. But, I’ve had a feeling for months now that he will, indeed, arrive come September. And so as we wrapped the September issue of the magazine and the list of

A September issue wouldn’t be complete without a fashion that ushers in fall. We found eight of the best looks and most versatile pieces that you can buy and wear now and keep wearing well into the fall. Let’s face it, we’re sick of sundresses and sandals and yet south Louisiana’s climate forces us to keep wearing those breezy pieces long after we’re longing for cozy sweaters. These looks offer the best of both worlds with a kind of versatility that will take you into the chilly months with a few simple changes.

“Life is, after all, about much more than perfectly executed projects and lists checked off in a timely manner. It is about people.” things-to-do-before-I-go-into-labor mounts, more than once I have chanted the mantra “we’re all healthy and safe, let it go.”

Life is, after all, about much more than perfectly executed projects and lists checked off in a timely manner. It is about people. It’s about treasuring every moment we’re given in spite of how messy or unplanned they might be. It was with this struggle of priorities in mind that I met with our cover girl Reecie Fruge.

Reecie is the kind of person for whom you just can't help but feel affection. She has kind eyes, a kinder heart and while there’s a happiness that’s clear when she speaks it carries with it a depth.

It’s a sort of depth that perhaps only comes from loss.

But, unlike most who have suffered the sort of tragic loss that she has, Reecie has a kind of joy. It’s something that’s hard to put your finger on and impossible to comprehend in some ways. Reecie herself explains it’s only through divine power that a mother can lose a child and ever again find joy. And find it she has. In spades.

And she’s pounding the pavement to share a message that is full of hope. The message of a mother proud of the legacy her two-year-

This month we also caught up with one of our favorite Lafayette ladies, Melinda Mangham (a 40-year-plus veteran in education), who schooled us in the importance of reading and how much the gift of a book can change a child’s life. Read about her efforts with the Women’s Leadership Council, which is facilitating a simple and effective new program with the promise of changing the community one child and one book at a time.

And it wouldn’t be September in Lafayette without the Junior League of Lafayette’s shopping extravaganza – Tinsel and Treasures. We have the lowdown on the entire event from the can’t-miss selection of vendors and shopping to the ever-growing Style Show and Luncheon (with some of your favorite FACE cover girls on the runway) and new events like their first-ever cooking demonstration.

However you choose to spend your September (we have a variety of fun options in our pages and you no doubt have a laundry list of responsibilities), remember that no matter how long the list of unchecked items, it’s the people who go unchecked in our life that produce real regret.

Amanda Bedgood is the editor of FACE Magazine. Send your fashion inspirations, interesting stories and other musings to amanda@facelafayette.com.

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The Roadkill Diner, Cité Des Arts, An Original Musical Comedy Production

by Dennis Ward, Music/Lyrics By Roddy Barnes. Cité des Arts, Production runs September 9 through 25. The show runs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday. All performances start at 7:30 p.m. except Sunday matinees that start at 2:30 p.m.

For pre-sale tickets, contact Cité des Arts 337-291-1122. Tickets are available online paypal at citedesarts.org. click on calendar. Tickets $15 For adults and $10 for students and senior citizens.

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ASO, The Great Romantics, 7:30 p.m., Chamber series season opening at AcA. Call 232-4277 for tickets.

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Fashion Night Out, 6 to 9 p.m., River Ranch. Shops throughout River Ranch will host one of a kind events including fashion shows and trunk shows. Free to the public.

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2nd Annual Racquets for Hope: Autism Tennis Challenge, City Club at River Ranch Tennis Courts, 221 Elysian Fields.

Registration: $50 per Individual Player; $100 per Doubles Team. Registration forms available at Autism Society of Acadiana office. For Online Registration go to ad on home page of Autism Society of Acadiana website, AcadianaAutism. org. Special event awards: Jewelry for women winners designed and donated

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1st Annual Sammy Kershaw Benefit Concert, Evangeline Downs Casino, Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana and their Opelousas Board will host the concert. Mike Dean will open up for Sammy Kershaw at 8:30 p.m. For more information log on to bgcacadiana.com or to buy tickets that are $25, log on to the Evangeline Downs website: www. tickets.evangelinedowns.com. For more information on this event log on to www.bgcacadiana.com.

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Heart of Hope CD Release Party at Antlers Downtown, featuring singer/ songwriter Ainsley Britain, www. ainsleybritain.com. $5 cover/Cash bar/$10 CD’s. All proceeds benefit Hearts of Hope - Children’s Advocacy Center, Sexual Abuse Response Center and Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners.

For more information about Hearts of Hope and/or events, please visit www. theheartsofhope.org or call Jill Dugas at 337-269-1557.

Run Upper Lafayette, 8 a.m. benefiting Bridge Ministry of Acadiana, Pelican Park 110 Softball Dr. Carencro.

Registration: Online, by mail, or race day bridgeacadiana.com/run-upperlafayette.aspx) Check-in Begins at 7 a.m., 1 mile fun run begins at 8, 5K immediately thereafter. Entry Fee: $25 per entry. $30 per entry on day of the race Early registration by September 1st guarantees a Dri-fit Run Upper Lafayette Shirt the day of the race.

HelloASO Children's activities sponsored by MacaroniKid and Lafayette Science Museum, 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Call 337-232-4277 for more information.

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HEALTHMATTERS

Good Carb, Bad Carb

Weight loss, the glycemic index and the truth about

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esearch has found that when you eat a balanced meal of complex carbs, lean protein and heart healthy fat your blood sugar levels will be better stabilized, which will help manage hunger and ultimately effect overall calorie intake.

Regarding the topic of carbohydrates, this month I am going to use the Glycemic Index as a guide on how to select the right carbohydrates to fuel your body for energy and weight loss.

All carbohydrates are not created equal and therefore the type of carbohydrates you eat is very important.

Glycemic Index 101: • The Glycemic Index (GI) tells us how much our blood sugar rises when we eat a carbohydrate food source.

• Carbohydrate sources with a high GI result

in a rapid increase in blood sugar, leading to an increase in insulin levels. Diets filled with high Glycemic Index foods are linked to increased risks for diabetes and heart disease.

• For weight control and optimal health, foods with a low GI should be emphasized.

• Protein and fat have little or no impact on blood sugar, therefore adding a little protein and fat to your carbohydrate will slow down the digestion process without giving a big insulin surge.

Factors that influence how a food is categorized in Glycemic Index system include: 1. Fiber content - Fiber is not digested by the body; therefore it provides no additional calories. Fiber also slows down the rate at which other carbohydrate sources (sugars) are digested by the body, resulting in less of a rise in blood sugar levels.

2. Ripeness – The more ripe a fruit or vegetable is, the greater sugar content it has, therefore it has a higher Glycemic Index. For example, a green banana will have a lower Glycemic Index than a brown banana.

3. Type of starch – The type of starch in a product will influence the rate of digestion and absorption of the carbohydrate. For example, amylopectin, the starch found in white potatoes, is digested and absorbed more quickly than amylose, the starch found in sweet potatoes.

4. Fat content – Fat slows down the rate of digestion and absorption of carbohydrates into the bloodstream. Therefore, the higher the fat content, the lower the Glycemic Index. For this reason, it is always recommended that all meals contain a small amount of fat.

5. Physical form – Foods that have been more processed will have a higher Glycemic Index

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managing hunger than foods with minimal processing.

To break this down even further, here are some guidelines to follow: 1. Brown is almost always better. Whenever possible, replace highly processed grains, sugars and cereals with minimally processed whole grain products. Brown foods usually indicate that the least amount of processing has been used and the grain is still whole. Brown foods are usually high in fiber. Whole grains are more filling and are usually less calorie dense than refined white products.

2. Eat more carbohydrates in natural, minimally processed form. We need carbohydrates; therefore we do not want to completely eliminate them from our diet. But, if we can focus on carbohydrates from their natural state, then we are on our way to making permanent lifestyle changes.

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3. Always include a little bit of protein and fat at every meal. I know I probably sound like a broken record, but by pairing your carbohydrate with a little protein and fat, you will ultimately be better able to manage hunger levels ... resulting in more will power (it is so much easier to say ‘no thank you’ when you are not hungry), and ultimately you will lose weight. Protein and fat will help slow down the rate of digestion and absorption of carbohydrates. Often, your protein source will also include fat so this is no excuse to add extra mayo, butter or salad dressing to every meal. For example, cheese has protein and fat, therefore if you were dying for some cheese on your sandwich, skip the other high fat toppings.

in a greater rise in blood sugar levels. However, if you are in the habit of choosing high fiber carbohydrate sources, then you are less likely to overeat these foods because they are more filling than the more refined carbohydrates.

Remember, the standard serving size for carbohydrate serving is a half cup.”

Yvette Quantz, LD, RD, CLT, is a Lifestyle and Sports Nutritionist and owner of Food Therapy, LLC. E-mail her at yvette@foodtherapyonlin.com and get more information about Food Therapy at www.foodtherapyonline.com.

4. Portion size matters. The Glycemic Index is based on how a serving of carbohydrates affect your blood sugar levels. If you eat more than a standard serving size, then you are, in effect, consuming more carbohydrates, which will result

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COOKIESCORNER

When is "Enough" Enough?

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his past month I had the good fortune to attend a writing seminar presented by best-selling authors, Michelle Prince and John Di Lemme. I’ve been hard at work putting the finishing touches on my book, “Climbing The Ladder of Success In High Heels,” so I knew I’d get some great inspiration and success tips from the presenters and I wasn’t disappointed. One of the best “food for thought” questions they asked us was “When is ‘enough’ enough?” Much to my surprise, this one really made me stop and question my own work and worth, and here’s what

“Part of being a winner is knowing just hate it when that happens? No way was I going down that dead-end street. when enough is enough.”

–Donald Trump Talk about a ‘Wake Up Alice’ moment!

I discovered.

I’d been suffering a few pangs of the ‘What if …’ syndrome concerning the writing of my book. You know, the ‘What if they don’t like it? How do I know for sure if people will get everything I want to teach them from the words I’ve put down on the page?’ Well, after hearing that simple question, I realized that my old friends, fear and second-guessing, were about to eat my lunch. Don’t you

I decided to stop and really think about when “enough” is enough, especially in regards to the completion of my book. I realized I could keep writing, rewriting, editing, chopping, cutting and heaven knows what else, or I could just stop and realize that it’s more than “enough” for me as it is right now. While I know that Ernest Hemingway rewrote the ending to Farewell to Arms (or at least the very last page) 39 times before he was satisfied enough to send the book to publication, I don’t want to spend the next

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cookietuminello year of my life caught up in the game of share with my reader for now. It was done trying to be all things to all people through and I pressed the ‘Send’ button. my book. I just want the reader to enjoy, savour and learn practical strategies and lessons so they can create the success they want without stepping on their values in the process.

“I realized that my old friends, fear and secondguessing were about to eat my lunch.”

Your Values” will be out in September. To order your copy, go to www.climbingtheladderofsuccessinhighheels.com.

Cookie Tuminello, Leadership and Team Building Coach, is the founder and CEO of Success Source, LLC. Cookie can be contacted at cookie@cookietuminello. com.

After I returned home from the seminar, I turned on my computer, opened up the final draft of my book and made up my mind right there on the spot to go through So, to answer that question, when is it only one more time and make minor changes as needed. I’ve covered all the “enough” enough? When you say it is! crucial material, shared my insights and My book, “Climbing The Ladder of Suclearning, inserted all the ‘aha’ moments cess In High Heels – Without Stepping On and conveyed every message I wanted to

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FAMILYMATTERS

Too Young, Too Stressed Grown ups aren’t the only ones who need a break

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ith the start of a new school year and a new calendar of extracurricular activities, birthday parties and school events, it may be time for families to take a step back and consider whether their child is “overscheduled.” Stress and anxiety have become major problems for American children.

they are usually solitary pursuits, rather than relaxing and interacting with actual people, like family and friends. Adding in parents who themselves are running on empty only worsens the problems, because kids never get to see their parents relax and don’t have good role models for de-stressing. Maxed-out moms and dads often argue more, which also has a negative impact on children.

to perform well academically is greater than ever, in part because of government-mandated standardized testing. Recent research suggests that at least a quarter of all children suffer from test-related anxiety serious enough to make them physically ill. Homework has also increased, and studying is squeezed in between more competitive and demanding school activity and sports schedules.

A certain amount of stress can be a good thing, giving kids an extra push to master physical challenges and new skills, but living in a constant state of tension is a major health problem, contributing to anxiety disorders, depression, irritable bowel syndrome and asthma. Although kids often turn to electronic diversions to help them de-stress, playing frenetic computer games and watching action movies ends up over stimulating them even more, an effect that's heightened because

Stress in children can start as early as infancy and toddlerhood, with more children going to childcare and babysitters and having to adjust to different adults, rules and expectations. Babies have a limited ability to express what they need, and not all of the adults in their lives know them well enough to read their cues, causing the infants anxiety and frustration. Toddlers are often over stimulated and frustrated by wellmeaning parents who want to teach them as much as possible. By grade school, the pressure

By the teenage years, more than half of adolescents report feeling stressed every day due to the challenges of puberty, driving, after-school jobs, homework, relationships and body image.

Warning signs of childhood stress vary by age, but include: eating problems, intense temper tantrums, insomnia, physical complaints such as headaches, mood changes, social withdrawal and food cravings for sugar and fat.

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amycavanaugh • Breathing and relaxation techniques.

• Exercise. But keep it fun and non-competitive.

• Change the family’s lifestyle, which means examining both child stress and parent stress.

Kids may feel that parent stress is being passed on to them. Little Joey may want to play soccer, but probably not if Mom is constantly aggravated about taking him to multiple games and practices, eating meals in the car and getting home late to do homework. Moms and dads can start helping their kids by working on their own de-stressing routine, such as listening to quiet music or simply enjoying silence on the drive home from work, so they'll be better equipped to put the day's worries aside when they greet their children. Parents can develop rituals that help the whole family relax during evenings and weekends, whether it's a group walk with the dog before dinner, playing a board game together or reserving time to talk to one another.

• Create “down time.” Down time is essential to a child’s creativity, all the way through high school.

Children need to have unstructured types of play to develop their imaginations. Be unproductive for a change and allow time for free play. That doesn't mean sitting in front of a television for six hours a day. Take a walk, camp, read together or enjoy a board game. Enjoy children for who they are, not how they perform.

• Prioritize and remember your values as a family.

The excess of some activities, including traveling teams, has caused other areas to fall by the wayside. Church services are often one of the family activities that can be forgotten.

friends and significant others. Enjoy life outside of your children's activities.

• Realize that there is no one correct way to parent. Trust your instincts and find the right fit for your individual family situation. One of my favorite quotes is “there's no way to be a perfect mother and a million ways to be a good one”—Jill Churchill.

• Leave empty spaces on the calendar!

Activities are great, but who children become is much more about their relationships, memories and quality interactions with parents, family and friends than the activities they do every day.

Remember that you and your children are human beings, not human doings.

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• Build relationships with yourself, your spouse,

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First Impressions

You snagged that dream job. Now, learn how to

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emember how nervous you were as a child, starting your first day of school. You spent hours deciding what to wear, preparing all of your supplies and setting a new routine. These same butterflies seem to find their way back as you prepare yourself to start a new job.

The first 12 weeks of a new job is the most crucial time for you to establish a stable foundation for your career and will determine your success in that position.

Making a smooth transition into a new

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“The first 12 weeks of a new job is the most crucial time for you to establish a stable foundation for your career and will determine your success in that position.” join. Career consultant and expert, Danielle

Dayries, has the best tips for setting yourself up to be successful and happy in your new position.

• Walk in with the right attitude. You want to make the right first impression on your coworkers, just as you did with your employer. Enter the office with a positive, energetic and motivated attitude. A smile is always contagious.

• Learn and become part of the culture.

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succeed at it. organization has established. You want to work with the culture, not against it.

your coworkers and supervisors that you are a team player. Be willing to help out a fellow

• Don’t let your anxiety get the best of you. We all have our bad habits when we get anxious and nervous, whether it be talking too much, clicking a pen or even being too quiet.

Keep your anxiety under control and take time to listen and learn. You were hired for this position for a reason, so relax and prove why you were the best candidate to fill the position.

“No matter what your position is or how big your department is, it is crucial that you show your coworkers and supervisors that you are a team player.”

• Become a crucial part of the team. No matter what your position is or how big your department is, it is crucial that you show

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colleague finish a project or volunteer to take

on some extra work. Just make sure you do not overwhelm yourself and you are effective and efficient in your work.

• Take caution when sharing your opinion.

You have been brought onto this new team because your employer believes you have something to offer to improve the organization. Yet, take time to fit in and completely understand what and why certain things are done, before you share your opinion and suggestions. You are not going to change an organization's culture in a few weeks, so be sure to take the time to establish solid evidence

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to support your suggestions.

• Be social. Become that social butterfly you always are. Take the time to get to know your colleagues and supervisors. Offer to bring your coworker out for a cup of coffee. This will help both of you feel more comfortable, and maybe even reveal a few “insider” tips to help you be even more successful in the new organization.

• Find a mentor. The best way to fit in to a new job and establish a successful career is to find a leader in the organization to be a mentor to you. This does not have to include formal meetings. Find the person who inspires you and explain that you are a new employee and would like to learn more about the company from them. You can ask them about their career and how they worked up to their current position.

People love to share their experiences, which will not only help you transition into this new job, but can also help you throughout your career.

survived the job search, made some excellent impressions and reached your ultimate goal of landing your dream job. Your employer hired you for a reason, now is your time to show everyone why.

“The best way to fit in to a new job and establish a successful career is to find a leader in the organization to be a mentor to you.”

Danielle Dayries is the owner and operator of the career consulting, resume writing, and outplacement firm, DMD & Associates. With over a decade of experience assisting clients in securing employment, she has assisted hundreds of clients in successfully acclimating in a new position. Contact her at careeradvisor@cox.net or 504-5576 or check out her website at dmdcareerconsulting.com.

While all of these tips will help you with your transition phase, it is most important that you relax and be yourself. You have already

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Experts have yet to discover the fountain of youth, but they have unearthed a kaleidoscope of options for shaving years off of our aging faces and bodies. And each year, nearly each month, there is a new development to that end. While technology is certainly a beautiful thing, experts in Acadiana, however, are quick to point out that there is no blanket approach to anti-aging procedures.

(No matter how advanced or new the technique.) The key, they insist, is to find the option best for your unique face and unique challenges.

“It’s so individual, “ says Dr. Bradley Chastant of Acadian ENT. The head and neck surgeon says people often come in with a procedure in mind, but the reality is that it may not be the best fit for them.

“You need to look at what you’ll get the best yield from,” he says.

“It’s not the same procedure for everyone. It comes with years of clinical judgment. You

have to tailor your treatment to every individual.”

Those treatments include a variety of options, the most popular of which include: neurotoxins (think Botox), fillers (think Juvederm, Sculptra), fat replacement, lasers, peels and ultrasound. Each of which carry their own value and many of which benefit from being used in conjunction with each other.

Perhaps the most widely known (and often misunderstood) of those options is the ever-popular Botox. In the realm of neurotoxins used for anti-aging are Botox, Dysport and Xeomin. Dr. Kevin Duplechain, a facial cosmetic surgeon, explains that each of these blocks the release of a neurotransmitter to give that smooth look we all long for as we age.

“It’s the same toxin, but the dosing is different,” he says of the products.

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between Botox and Dysport.

“There’s some confusion about how many units people need and they see ads for Dysport at half the price of Botox. But, it takes about two and a half units of Dysport to equal one unit of Botox,” he says.

Xeomin is the newest on the scene and the greatest difference from Botox is that it requires no refrigeration. Botox, the results of which last for three to four months, is popular for use on the forehead and around the eyes and can also be used around the corner of the mouth and to shape eyebrows among other options.

Duplechain says one of the most important aspects of the injectable is the injector and their skill level and experience. And he notes that using Botox with a filler can be especially beneficial.

“We’ve looked at the effect of filler with and without Botox – patients looked good for almost twice as long,” he says.

As we age a few things happen, chiefly among them is that the fat in the face, the plumpness and fullness begins to deteriorate. For years, the best option was to take away the extra skin. But, today, depending on the level of loose skin, fillers offer an option (for some patients) much less invasive than a face-lift.

Among the more popular fillers that bring back that youthful appearance is Sculptra, which is injected and stimulates collagen

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to form.

Sculptra lasts two to four years, according to plastic surgeon Dr. Darrell Henderson of Plastic Surgery Associates, who says unlike some other fillers that last months, Sculptra has shown to last up to 80 percent at the end of four years.

And unlike some other options, the filler doesn’t have instant results.

“It stimulates you to produce collagen,” Henderson explains.

“It doesn’t start until the third to fourth week and the process continues for three months. It’s a gradual increase where nobody really notices the changes are happening because it’s not so suddenly.”

While fillers like Sculptra treat the foundations beneath skin, other options like lasers and ultrasound treat everything from skin's texture and appearance to

foundational issues as well. ultrasound may be a beneficial choice.

Dermatologist and dermasurgeon Dr. “You don’t have to wait until it’s a Christopher Hubbell of a Jeune Medical Spa significant problem. You can stay head of says anyone from their 30s to 60s and even the curve and age gracefully,” Hubbell says. beyond can benefit from new ultrasound Results last at least a year or more and while some results can be seen right away, there are longer lasting results that occur over a series of weeks or months. Ulthera is much like a magnifying glass that is focused to a point with a lot of heat and energy, but uses sound waves.

During the procedure a hand piece is applied to the skin and an imaging ultrasound allows technology – Ulthera. the different layers of the skin to be seen all “When a person notices loss elasticity of the way to the bone. skin this is something that can be used as a “We’re able to target where we want to great option to restore that,” he says. put the energy,” he says.

From loosening of skin, eyebrows The results are skin tightening and lifting. drooping and cheeks becoming more relaxed, And there is no downtime.

“We’ve looked at the effect of filler with and without Botox – patients looked good for almost twice as long,” – Dr. Kevin Duplechain

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Downtime is a major consideration for “It stimulates collagen and new collagen many seeking a more youthful appearance. growth and each cell is plumper,” Glass says.

This is something plastic surgeon Dr. Cynthia Another option for stimulating the Glass of Coccolare knows. And it’s why she says new laser technology that means little downtime is a major benefit for her patients.

Fraxel, a laser that resurfaces a fraction of the skin, is a favorite of hers.

“It stimulates the natural healing process. Results are remarkable and recovery is fast,” she says.

Fraxel can help with acne scarring and to smooth pits as well as improve tone, texture and wrinkles especially around the eyes and mouth. It also helps with sun damage and Biz sunspots.

Card Document Size 3.625 x 2.125 production of collagen is the Vi Peel, which (Durel wants the 1/16” bleed built in) It’s an affordable option usually Object/Crop Area/Make: and to make pdf that will CROP Artboard practitioner size nurse Cindy Cobb of Allure requires three to five treatments. The other Enhancement Center, touts. option that works to penetrate deeper “It improves the tone, texture and clarity than Fraxel is Thermage, which uses radio of skin,” according to Cobb. frequency waves.

It also helps banish spots, freckles and hyper-pigmentation as well as softens lines and wrinkles, clears acne skin and helps with scars. And any skin type can use the peel along with any age.

When it comes to anti-aging options, we’ve but scratched the surface. The key, no matter who you ask, is as much with the who as it is the what. Find someone qualified, someone recommended, someone you trust. Even the best technology in poor hands is futile. And, perhaps most importantly, prepare for procedures and diligently follow up.

“It’s a global approach,” Chastant says pointing to the importance of caring for the skin from nutrition and medication to vitamins. All of which play a vital role in the appearance of skin and the lasting impact of procedures.

“It makes my results better and patients do better,” Chastant says.

“You don’t have to wait until it’s a significant problem. You can stay head of the curve and age gracefully,” – Dr. Christopher Hubbell

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Shaken. Stirred. Tangy and tart.

Subtle and sweet.

This year’s quest for the city’s best martini took tasters from the smooth richness of chocolate to the fresh bite of citrus and everywhere in between.

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Martinis ’11 wrapped up in late August after more than two months of build up (and martini sampling) with a night of more martini sipping and a hearty dose of dancing with 5th Avenue.

“We did better than last year by far,” according to Martinis chair Daniel Graffeo who helmed last year’s sell out event.

Each year, Martinis has gained momentum pushing the party to a larger venue. This year they landed at the Hilton Lafayette, which meant partygoers could simply book a room and stay the night if they wanted. Martinis, which benefits Healing House, begins months before the actual event. Each Tuesday, deemed ‘Tini Tuesday, supporters head to a different Martini-selected restaurant to sample a unique creation and vote via dollars. The night of the event those restaurants set up shop at the Hilton where the crowd has another chance to sample each creation and continue voting.

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This year eight restaurants were chosen with inventions as diverse as the restaurants themselves. And while the competition is fun, it’s also serious business.

“They really made it a true competition and even a competition amongst themselves before they brought it to us,” Daniel says noting that some restaurants had competitions within their own ranks to choose the martini to represent them.

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“They want that trophy. It’s something they can hang their hat on,” Daniel says.

Martinis honors two winners in their contest for the ABSOLUT Best Martini (which is sponsored by ABSOLUT Vodka): Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice.

Taking top honors amongst voters was Walk-On’s who were added to the fold this year after opening just months ago.

“Walk-On’s came out of nowhere,” Daniel says. “Pamplona going in was up by several hundred votes and then in the last 30 to 45

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Pamplona took the judge’s award for ABSOLUT Best Martini with their Wild Thing creation full of fresh citrus and unexpected herbs and based on the creator’s favorite childhood book – Where the Wild Things Are. Anson Trahan is the mixologist behind this creation that he spent weeks tweaking.

“It took a week to a week and a half to solidify it. I let people taste it, get the customer feedback and that let’s me know where that universal palette is,” Anson says.

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The Wild Thing is a blend of ABSOLUT vodka, triple sec, lemon flavor bitters, freshly squeezed grapefruit, lemon and orange juices along with a simple syrup he infused with herbs including mint, basil, rosemary and lemon grass. Anson also included a French liqueur distilled by monks that includes 55 herbs to round out the creation.

And when it came time to name the drink, Anson turned to his youth because of the connection Healing House has with children – and in his own life.

“It’s a passion project,” Anson says of participating with Healing House, where his own grieving cousin participated in healing projects after the death of his parents. “I wanted it to be related to childhood.”

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When it comes to martinis, people aren’t likely to look at a sport’s bar. And yet, in their first year ever in the competition, Walk-On’s took the people’s top spot.

“Was I surprised? Yes,” says martini creator and assistant manager Keegan Lanier. “We worked hard to get a lot of votes and promoted it heavily. We were hoping to have a good showing. Winning was never really the goal. It was more about Healing House and raising money toward the cause.”

Keegan is quick to credit his wife, however, with the Chocolate Comatose.

minutes … the supporters waited until the last minute.”

For the judge’s competition Pamplona took top honors. In a first for Martinis, the judge’s held a true panel the night of the event to determine their top choice based on appearance, creativity and overall taste. Each restaurant brought the bartender in a room with the judges and did a presentation with a question and answer period.

“We wanted to give them a chance to share their idea,” Daniel says.

Martinis ’11 participating restaurants Blue Dog Café, Bonefish Grill, Charley G’s, Jolie’s Louisiana Bistro, Pamplona Tapas Bar, Tsunami, Walk-On’s and Zea Rotisserie & Grill

Judge’s ABSOLUT Best Martini

“We wanted to do something that was simple. There are a lot of over the top things and we wanted to do it simple,” he says.

1st Pamplona – Wild Thing 2nd Zea – Absolut “Old Fashioned” Mandarin 3rd Walk-On’s – Chocolate Comatose

Simple, however, turned out to be a richly decadent blend of chocolate and liqueur that could, indeed, leave tasters in a caramel chocolate coma.

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“It’s ABSOLUT vanilla vodka, Godiva dark and white chocolate liqueur, whip cream, caramel and Irish cream,” Keegan says.

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“It’s very well balanced. Definitely a good drink and you can’t beat it for dessert either,” he says with a laugh.

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Kim LeBlanc, co-owner of SOHO Salon, says the idea was born after watching clients battle cancer.

“I lost a client a few years ago to breast cancer and we became involved in Walk for the Cure. Then I had another client who had breast cancer and we started talking about a way to give back,” Kim says.

They went to Komen Acadiana with a simple idea and what was born was Cuts for the Cure in which participating salons and spas offer services with the proceeds going toward Komen. Event chair Tracy Laurent says after some research they discovered other Komen affiliates that did something similar and tweaked the fundraiser for Acadiana. What has resulted is an event that allows people to participate wherever they are (rather than head into Lafayette as they do for race day

each March).

just one person,” Tracy says.

“The idea was that we are able to get into each of the service areas and our six parishes we serve. And that our supporters can go to

Last year SOHO was the top earner for the event and supporters are hoping to bring in much more during year two with more than twice the salons and spas and more time to plan.

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their own salons and become educated and become aware of breast cancer,” Tracy says.

“And who doesn’t like to get hair, nails done and massages?”

Services offered range from cuts and scalp massages to nails, salon services and even pink hair extensions at some locations (call each salon or spa to find out what they offer and when). And the event doesn’t stop with fun for the ladies.

“Some salons and spas are doing something family oriented with face painting and food and it makes it a family event as well.

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“I wanted to give back somehow. I can’t give monetarily much but if everybody gives something it’s more successful and what I can do is give up some of my time and I can challenge other salons to participate and you get a bigger end result,” she says.

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“It’s all about shopping and having fun.

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A $50 ticket for the demonstration includes a glass of wine and copy of the JLL cookbook Something to Talk About that’s filled with great entertaining recipes as well as options for everyday cooking.

Friday night offers a chance for the ladies to take a break during Cocktails and Confections. There are no tickets to the event (just the one to get into the marketplace) and it’s being touted as the ultimate “It’s all about shopping and having fun. But, the bottom line is that girls’ night out. it’s our largest fundraiser and this is the money we raise to benefit “Make it your happy hour Friday after work,” Jeannie says. our community projects,” says Tinsel and Treasures chair Jeannie PatDuring the event from 5 to 8 p.m. ladies can purchase specialty ton. “Without this event we would not be able to do things with all of cocktails and beer and wine and enjoy some shopping. the community projects that we do.”

And on Friday, a fashion show with the area’s best retailers offers Those community projects cover everything from a powerful antianother chance for ladies to gather for some girl time. The Tinsel and drinking and driving campaign in the schools, partnering with Miles Treasures Style Show and Luncheon promises to be even bigger this Perret Cancer Services Center, nutrition programs in the schools, year after another sell out year in 2010.

Young at Heart partnering with nursing homes and a multitude of The event, which has moved to the Cajundome, will include a rungrants. (Just to name a few of their endeavors of which there are way show with droves of area women of all ages and include some literally dozens.) of your favorite FACE cover girls along with three winners from the And so it is with this passion to give back to the women and chilFACE Model Search: Andraya Tabor, Renee Johns and Morgan Albert. dren of the community in mind that JLL works tirelessly to create Last year, the event was kicked up a notch with a New York fashion a stellar event each year. This year promises to be no different as week kind of vibe with a ballroom swathed in black and white. This they raise the stakes once again with an expanded Style Show and Luncheon and new events like their first-ever cooking demonstration year will build on that idea, and in true JLL fashion, also be its own unique event. with dynamo chef Brian Blanchard.

“It’s going to look fabulous,” says the luncheon chair Kaysha Alleman. “It will look different than last year. This year more jewel colors The extravaganza kicks off every year with Preview Party (Sept. 21). and creams.”

Think cocktail dresses, live and silent auctions and a chance to check The peacock theme for the marketplace will bleed over into the out all the vendors before the doors officially open Thursday morning. The event is $60 per person or $110 for a couple and includes beer, luncheon with a luxurious look. wine and “a fabulous spread of food,” according to Jeannie.

“It’s going to take their breath away,” Kaysha says.

“We have all of these fabulous events,” Jeannie says.

On Thursday, the marketplace filled with more than 130 booths from retail, clothing, holiday and goodies for kids, art, home décor, jewelry, specialty foods and antiques, opens at 10 a.m. with admission $10 at the door or $8 before and a special preferred ticket for $25 will get you into the market from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. before the droves arrive.

While a full lunch will be served, the event has more of the vibe of a cocktail party that just happens to be in the middle of the day.

And the event sponsored by Sharon Moss will include some of Moss Motors most fabulous rides thanks to the new space offered by the arena.

“It’s going to be spacious and inviting and give a very different feel Thursday afternoon is perhaps the best time to bring the kids along than what people saw in the past,” Kaysha says. “Get eight of your with stroller hours from 3 to 8 p.m. as well as Cocoa and Carols, friends and get a table and enjoy a fabulous lunch. Not the typical.” which includes local choir groups and individual children singing Tickets are $40 for the Style Show and Luncheon. beautiful Christmas carols. And Santa will be on hand Thursday from The entire marketplace wraps up Saturday night, but not before 3 to 8 p.m. and then again Friday from 4 to 7 p.m. the Sparkle and Shine Raffle courtesy of Lee Michaels. Tickets are $10 Friday night offers a first at Tinsel and Treasures with their Creat- and the winner walks away with a Rolex and three-carat diamond ing a Stir cooking demonstration with iMonelli chef Brian Blanchard. hoop in and out earrings. Not a bad way to end three days of shopOnly a limited number of tickets are being sold for the event that ping. promises to be as unique as the other pieces of Tinsel and Treasures.

To purchase tickets to any of the events mentioned and for the “He is quite entertaining and people love love his cooking demon- marketplace go to the Junior League of Lafayette website at juniorstrations,” Jeannie says. “He’ll really make a big splash and entertain leagueoflafayette.com or contact a member of the league. the crowd.”

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Kameron Williams, age 5, loves to read. And has a house filled with books and parents who read with him. However, the average number of books in a Lafayette Parish home is four.

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There are few things that are priceless in the way of a book. From its power to transport you through space and time to the truly invaluable skill of reading, many children in Acadiana could use a good book (or two). A book can change a life, a school, a community. Read on to learn how you can make that happen.

The average number of books in a home in Lafayette Parish is four. As in four. Thanks to a group of women in Lafayette that number could be rapidly changing. The Women’s Leadership Council is spearheading an effort to put more books in more homes each and every month.

ton Imagination Library.

The concept for the national effort is a simple one. Each month a child up to five years of age will receive one free age appropriate book in the mail to their home. For those whose homes are filled with books, for those mothers who read a book each So, who are these women? How big of a differ- night to their children, one book a month may not ence can one book make? And just how can you join sound like much. But, the reality is that many of the homes in Lafaytheir ranks? ette Parish have no Two years ago the books. Many of the United Way of Acachildren have no one diana rolled out the to read to them. And Women’s Leadership when these children Council in an effort head to school for to better the commutheir first day they nity, what has resultare already tremened is a diverse group dously behind. These of ladies focusing are things Melinda their energy toward Mangham knows first one goal.

Women’s Leadership Council hand.

“They are a group The leader of the of women who have council and a 40-plus a passion to change the condition of the children of Acadiana through leadership, giving or advocacy,” year education veteran spent years at Lafayette explains Stephanie Mire, United Way’s marketing High School where she saw the results of avid readers – no matter their background, income level or and communications director. expectations on paper. She recalls one family in parAnd to that end, the council chose to focus their ticular who were labeled “at risk” because of their efforts toward one investment they know will make income level. a difference for children in Acadiana – The Dolly Par-

“Real change comes when you take your dreams and put them into action …We can have real change if we make sure every child can read,”

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“So poor. No phone. But their mother made sure they got the best education they could and got them to the library,” Melinda says.

“They are a group of women who have a passion to change the condition of the children of Acadiana through leadership, giving or advocacy,” – United Way’s Stephanie Mire on the Women’s Leadership Council

Her daughters were among top grads at Princeton, Columbia and UT. “It’s amazing and they will tell you it’s reading that made such a difference,” Melinda says.

The Center is offering studies that allow the council to look at the very best practices for the most imAnd while reading is more than relevant at every pact. age, it is the community’s youngest that most need “It will really validate the program,” Melinda says. the foundation.

It’s a program that more than 5,000 children in “Ninety percent of kids that can’t read in the first Acadiana participate in and one that is completely grade can’t in the fourth,” Melinda says. and totally without cost to the children or their famiAnd in Lafayette Parish more than a third of fourth lies, many of whom find it hard to believe it’s truly graders cannot read on grade level. Children who free and some of whom simply don’t have the means haven’t been exposed to reading have 30 percent to spend money on a book much less a shelf full. fewer words than those who are exposed.

“They don’t have that support at home,” Melinda “When children don’t know how to read they get says of many children. “I’m so passionate about eduso lost and they are not going to be successful in any cation.” class if they are not successful in reading,” Melinda It’s a passion she is spreading with the council, says. with efforts to recruit more members.

While the success of a kindergarten student in “What Women’s Leadership Council needs is more reading may not sound like people involved. We need a community-changing this community to unthing, the reality is that derstand this enriches these children grow into and enhances Lafayette adults who are often unand makes the commuable to succeed. nity so much stronger, our “Whether people can schools stronger and helps read and have these skills our teachers do a better impacts all of us,” Melinda job,” Melinda says. says. “Why care? It’s the Women’s Leadership Council Nationwide a few Unitright thing for us to do. ed Ways choose to faciliReal change comes when tate the Women’s Leadyou take your dreams and ership Council as a way of getting philanthropic put them into action. That’s what motivated me. We women more involved in the community. In Acadican have real change if we make sure every child can ana, the council chose to focus on education and enread.” hancing literacy.

Melinda is not alone; the Women’s Leadership Membership in the Women’s Leadership Council is Council is filled with women also seeking change. $500 and in an effort to get more young women inAnd to ensure it happens, they have partnered with volved they have a special tier called WINGS (Women the Cecil Picard Center for Child Development where In the Next Generation) with a $250 membership. studies are underway that already show the proof is For more information call the United Way of Acain the pudding when it comes to the Dolly Parton diana 233-8302.

Imagination Library endeavor.

“Ninety percent of kids that can’t read in the first grade can’t in the fourth,”

– Melinda Mangham,

“You can get funding when you have the results,” Stephanie says.

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Stroke of Compassion A month long one-of-a-kind fundraiser to raise awareness about breast cancer kicks off October 1. Bonus: Ladies, you get to do it your way.

Story by Amanda Bedgood • Photography Penny Moore

Madelene Boudreaux beat breast cancer and now she’s painting the town pink to raise awareness for the cause. Last year, she and friends rolled out Acadiana’s first ever Paint the Town Pink where local businesses, schools, civic groups and individuals raised awareness and funds that were then donated to the Miles Perret Cancer Services Center.

From bakeries selling pink cupcakes with proceeds going to the cause to schools allowing students to don the signature pink hue for a price, there was no shortage of ways people could give back last year. And while the first year included a few days and nights, Madelene is calling for a month long effort this year. And one in which anyone can participate.

Breast cancer survivors (from left) Paulette Leger, Madelene Boudreaux and Jenny Comeaux rev up to Paint the Town Pink starting Oct. 1. The fundraiser is a month long way for anyone and everyone to give back and raise awareness for breast cancer.

“My interest was to make it affordable and let everyone participate,” she says.

“Have everyone do what they want and it’s all falling into place.”

Madelene suggests gathering friends for a night to benefit the cause whether it’s your supper club or bunko pals.

“Dress all in pink and instead of doing prizes donate to the cause,” she suggests for game groups.

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The Hunger Games

Laura Lippman

Suzanne Collins

As an adult, Eliza Benedict has a life many would envy: married to a wonderful husband and the mother of two beautiful kids, she lives a peaceful life in the suburbs.

But one day, Eliza's traumatic past comes back to haunt her in the form of a letter from a criminal named Walter Bowman.

When she was fifteen, Eliza was abducted by Walter and barely survived.

Walter is now on death row for the murder of another girl, and is seeking absolution from Eliza, who now fears that the past she has hidden for years will destroy the life she has so meticulously crafted. Terrified that Walter might be able to harm her family, even from prison, Eliza begins corresponding with him, and in doing so, finally faces the events of her past and strives to overcome them once and for all.

Laura Lippman’s latest book is a gripping story of psychological suspense and what it takes to overcome struggles that threaten to tear a person apart.

Readers will identify with Eliza’s struggle to run from, and then ultimately confront, a painful past. A true page turner, Lippman’s book has readers routing for Eliza as they learn about her past and wait in anticipation for what will happen next. Stephen King called I’d Know You Anywhere “the best suspense novel of 2010.” How’s that for a recommendation?

In this wildly popular sci-fi book that both teens and adults seem to find addicting, 16-year-old Katniss Everdeen lives in a post-apocalyptic society that has a yearly tradition known as The Hunger Games. In the Games, 24 kids (ages 12 to 18) are chosen as “tributes” to battle to the death in an arena while the rest of the nation watches on TV. The last tribute left standing is declared the winner. Katniss enters the competition as the underdog, because she comes from the poorest district, but her tenacity and grit make her a tougher competitor than anyone could’ve predicted. As Katniss competes against the other tributes, she is torn between her will to survive and support her family and her hatred of the violence and government control “The Hunger Games that the Hunger Games represents.

Suzanne Collins has created a is the kind of book masterful story with compelling you’ll want to stay up characters and a perfect blend of adventure and heart. As the first book all night reading.” in a trilogy, The Hunger Games will keep readers wanting more even after they finish it. With action, suspense, and even romance, The Hunger Games is the kind of book you’ll want to stay up all night reading.

For the kids

The Invention of Hugo Cabret Brian Selznick Twelve-year-old Hugo lives in a Paris train station where he tends to the clockwork and lives alone after his uncle abandoned him.

Hugo wants to keep his existence a secret because deep inside the walls of the station, he is secretly trying to rebuild an invention that means a great deal to him. Hugo’s secret invention is a mechanical man, one left behind by his late father.

Hugo knows that if he can just get the automaton to work again, he will somehow be able to communicate with his father from beyond the grave.

As Hugo attempts to create a bit of magic in his dreary world, he meets new friends and embarks on an adventure that will forever change him.

Brian Selznick’s most acclaimed book weighs in at a hefty 533 pages, but readers needn’t be daunted by the size: nearly 300 of the pages are filled with Selznick’s gorgeous illustrations. This captivating story is told equally through pictures and words, making it a wonderful book for parents and children to share together. Readers will instantly find magic in Hugo’s quest and be sucked into the mystical world of the train station and its quirky characters. The Invention of Hugo Cabret is a landmark children’s book, one that tells a story in a unique way; it’s also the first novel to win the Caldecott Medal for its illustrations.

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More Than LBD The little black dress gets a fresh update with a simple addition of color and a spot on belt. Pair with a dramatic necklace for night or a simple pair of earrings for day. From Knotting Hill, 201 Settlers Trace Blvd., River Ranch.

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Pick Me Up The pick up skirt gets a dose of boho attitude with a tiedye print and some major versatility. Skirt can be worn at waist or higher and pick ups can be modified thanks to ties under the skirt. Add dramatic earrings and bold cuffs.

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To Boot A sweet dress of the palest pink gets funky with a pair of the fall’s must have boot and long necklace. Wear now with a simple slip under and into the fall with long sleeves, leggings or both. From Brother's on the Boulevard, 101 Arnould Blvd.

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Billowing Beige A gauzy long top with jeggings can go breezy now or belted and dressed up later. From Little Town, 1116 A-1 Coolidge Blvd., Oil Center.

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Summer Sweater An open weave sweater is the answer for wear now and later.

Add a bold contrasting scarf in a breezy fabric and a simple tank now and pile on the layers as fall arrives. From Vertigo, 201 Settlers Trace Blvd., River Ranch.

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Velvet and Lace A rich fabric in a dramatic hue can be worn now thanks to a lace back and simple tank shape. Try under a snug jacket for fall or over a snug long sleeve top. Funky necklace and must-have leopard print shoes keep it edgy. From Bevo's of Lafayette, 715 Bertrand Drive.

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purpose Reecie standing feet from the pond where her two-year-old drowned a few years ago. The weeping willow was planted shortly after Clint died in his honor.

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full But a few years ago, a mourning Reecie Fruge was in pieces following the tragic death of her precious son. How finding purpose in the trial brought her a peace unfathomable.

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Clinton Ryan Fruge was two years old when he opened the front door of his home, walked to the pond on his family’s five-acre property and straight into the water. It was ten o’clock on a Saturday morning and but a short time passed before his family realized he was gone and found him. The moments spent trying to save his life and the following days, weeks, months and now years his family has spent resurrecting life within each of their grieving souls has been a journey that while harrowing, is utterly hopeful. It is a story of loss, of love and most of all it is the story of how one mother has allowed an unspeakable tragedy to be used for the greater good.

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Reecie Fruge is a kind soul. A woman of depth who has experienced the kind of loss that is but a fleeting night terror for most women. And yet, in spite of, or perhaps because of that loss, Reecie is a hope filled person. She is quick to tell you that her story begins in a sad way and there will be tears, but she doesn’t want to leave anyone anything but happy and hopeful. She has discovered what many on a similar journey never will – her son’s purpose.

And she is relentlessly pursuing it.

The Fruges live on five acres south of Lafayette in a peaceful two-story home with a pond. Three years ago, on a Saturday like many before that day, Reecie and her husband Troy along with Clint and his three older sisters spent the morning picking cucumbers, playing on the trampoline and feeding the ducks in the pond Clint loved so dearly. It was eventually time for Clint’s nap and Reecie remained outside while the kids headed in where they gave Clint juice in his sippie cup and some goldfish.

received a phone call that would change (and perhaps in some ways save) her life in ways she never could have imagined. The Louisiana Organ Procurement Agency was calling to see if the Fruge’s would be willing to donate.

“I said ‘I’m still trying to process that my son is not here.

His diaper bag is packed and sippie cup is sitting here,’” she recalls. “I was offended by the call at first. I told them ‘I’m going to have to take a pause.’”

Reecie broke down. And yet, in the midst of their sorrow, Troy asked one simple question of his wife.

“Troy said ‘We’re organ donors. Why wouldn’t our kids be?’ And he handed me the phone and I called back and she (lady with LOPA) was almost emotional over a return phone call. It’s seldom they get one I later found out.’”

“Troy had jumped in and grabbed him and started CPR. And a neighbor who is a nurse came over and helped. It took EMTs 30 minutes to get there.”

“I said I’ll be there in a minute,” Reecie remembers. “We have a storm door that’s always locked and this time it wasn’t locked. The girls were in the bathroom flat ironing their hair and I walked inside and saw the goldfish and sippie cup in front of the TV.” They scoured the house not thinking he could be outside while one of the daughters and Troy headed outside.

After that phone call, Reecie spent months trying her best to make it moment by moment.

While she knew his death would have purpose, life without Clint was nearly unbearable and Reecie made a decision to give herself a year to have what she calls a “pity party.”

“I was just trying to get through the day and brush my hair and teeth and communicate with the outside world,” she says. “I told everyone that this year will be my pity party and I promised at the start of year two I will emerge a new me.

I knew I would know his purpose at the end of the year.”

“He was floating in the pond. There was a blood-curdling During that first year Reecie says it was simply the scream. Troy had jumped in and grabbed him and started worst case of “I miss you” she could imagine. A kind of CPR. And a neighbor who is a nurse came over and helped. emptiness she couldn’t shake. A sense that she was the It took EMTs 30 minutes to get there. They worked on him. only one who was dealing with something like this.

But, at the hospital they pronounced him dead.”

“All you want to know is that you’re normal,” she says.

When Reecie left the hospital she hadn’t come close She wondered if she was crazy for looking at the clothes to processing that Clint wasn’t coming home. For days, he last wore, for refusing to wash them, for saving the in fact, she would check his room. It was a reality that cookie crumbs from his car seat. refused to sink in.

“The girls would say ‘we miss him. But we miss you, “I could not wrap my head around it. I kept thinking he too.” was taking a long nap,” she says.

Still reeling and only hours after Clint’s death, Reecie

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“… I promised at the start of year two I will emerge a new me. I knew I would know his purpose at the end of the first year.”

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needed a heart transplant and she remembers what a tremendous gift it was when he finally received one. And “Healing is a gradual process,” Reecie says. And a very while Reecie is certainly an advocate for people to say ‘yes’ when it comes to donation, she is also adamant that personal one. her purpose is to educate people and present the idea so It’s a process that for Reecie has gone from feeling they can make the decision before they are in the throes relentless sorrow to a place of hope. The bad months of tragedy. turned into weeks that were bad and eventually turned Unlike herself, Reecie wants people to understand and into days that were bad and now there are but moments. have a decision made so that when they receive that “This is my life now. Life phone call they already absent of Clint. Even in the have an answer. middle of the bad moment, “We didn’t understand I will find a reason to smile the sense of urgency,” she because I know the next said of organ donation. moment will be good.”

“The opportunity to be The shift toward healing, a donor is very small. I Reecie believes, is in part just want people to know thanks to the decision she it’s such a sensitive time made the night of Clint’s frame.” death to donate his organs.

And while it may be As Reecie’s year of the pity difficult for a grieving party came to a close and family member to make decisions in such a short period she sought her son’s purpose, she said it hit her like a bolt of time, Reecie speaks in the hope of giving people an of lightning. understanding that those on the other end of the line are “There is a crucial time frame to donate and people anything but insensitive. should be more educated on the sense of urgency after “They are saving the life of another,” she says. your loved one passes. Had we been educated that call And so in the midst of a tragedy that could tear at the may have not taken us by surprise. We had never ever very fabric of a family, the Fruges have found a sort of thought about donation for our children.” platform on which to stand together.

Reecie’s mission now, is to plant the seed. To educate. own way. One writes letters to Clint in heaven and to God. Another is less emotive when it comes to the tragedy.

“I’m still trying to process that my son is not here. His diaper bag is packed and sippie cup is sitting here …”

“I didn’t choose this path,” Reecie says. “But, I want to “Nobody wants to think about anything bad happening do the best I can with it.” to their children. But I was not the first and I won’t be the It is with this approach that Reecie stands proudly last and people need to address it and talk about it as a family. You need to know before you get that phone call,” sharing what her son has done for others and smiles widely even in the rain. she says.

“Anything can be used for God’s greater good. Through In the last year Reecie has spoken to more than 30 groups from a room of five people to more than a thousand. And every storm God delivers a rainbow.” she does so with such an uplifting spirit and a sense of And while some rainbows are more vivid than others, pride. Pride that her son, who was but two years old, after talking with Reecie it’s clear her home is filled with saved lives. color, filled with love. Maybe even more so after all the “It’s Clint’s purpose, my journey and God’s mission,” family has endured together.

Reecie says. “He was special and he was chosen and once “I’m a happy, positive person. We have fun in this I realized I am too and I’m chosen to do something good house,” she says. with this … I owe that to God first and to Clint because I And above all, Reecie has found something she could am the voice of him now.” have never envisioned the day Clint died. Peace.

The result of Reecie’s devotion has been a kind of healing she never anticipated.

“It makes all the difference in recovery. You’re going to make a difference in somebody’s life. Just because you have a tragic situation it doesn’t have to end a tragedy. It can be something good for someone else.”

The bottom line, Reecie says, is that she could have never known which side of life the Fruges would find themselves on.

“What if you are the one praying for a heart for your child?”

“Troy said ‘We’re organ donors. Why wouldn’t our kids be?’”

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Paul’s Jewelry – 325 Oil Center Dr. Pieces of Eight – 902 Coolidge Blvd.

Melodi’s Belles & Beau’s – 913 Harding St. Dr. Stephan Delatte MD – 917 Coolidge Blvd.

Jody’s of Lafayette, Inc. – 923 Harding St. Acadian Ear, Nose, Throat and Facial Plastic Surgery – 1000 W. Pinhook Rd, Ste. 201 LaMode Shoes – 414 Heymann Blvd.

Little Town – 1116 Coolidge Blvd.

Dr. Tony Soileau DDS Family Dentistry – 1144 Coolidge Blvd.

Bendel Family Dentisry/Frances Chauvin, DDS – 229 Bendel Road

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showyourface TINSEL AND TREASURES SPONSOR PARTY August 10 – River Oaks

The ladies of the Junior League of Lafayette showed their gratitude to their sponsors during a thank you party at River Oaks recently. As the league gears up for their annual Tinsel and Treasures extravaganza, they took time with sponsors who mingled and enjoyed delicious eats and cool drinks.

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showyourface BLACK AND WHITE GALA August 12 – AcA The American Cancer Society’s first Black and White Gala brought out the best dressed in Lafayette for an evening of glamour and fun. The soiree at the Acadiana Center for the Arts was a chic affair with a live and silent auction and food from the area’s best eateries and lux décor from the likes of Kim Veillon and Party Central.

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showyourface BLACK AND WHITE VIP PARTY

August 4 – Home of Dr. Joe and Gail Savoie

The American Cancer Society revved up for their Black and White Gala at the gracious home of UL President Dr. Joe and Gail Savoie. Gail served as hostess of the evening as well as honorary chair of the gala (along with Dr. Ammar Morad of Women’s and Children’s Hospital) where iMonelli provided delectable eats and guests met ACS Spirit of Hope Award winners.

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A Night Out … for Fashion

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ach year in New York City, droves of people take to the streets for Fashion Night Out. It’s a unique event filled with special fetes of all sorts and sizes at retailers centered on promoting fashion and having a fabulous time and in Lafayette, a group has created a local version of that big apple tradition.

“It’s a big celebration of fashion and small business and everything River Ranch has to offer,” says organizer Caroline Barry.

things up to give that New York state of mind look.

“We’re really stepping up from last year,” Caroline says.

The event is open and free to the public. No tickets. No cost.

HerringStone’s 2 Sisters’ Boutique is planning for another fashion show after it was a hit last year. Newly opened 7 Chics is putting a unique spin on FNO with a pajama party. The slumber party shindig will include a pajama contest and karaoke DJ. Hemline will host a launch party for Jolie and Elizabeth (two New Orleans designers) as well as a French Connection trunk show and a new bakery slated to open in the Crescent (Katie Bakes) will be on hand with treats.

“It’s a big celebration of fashion and small business …”

The soiree began last year and this year promises to be even bigger. Each store chooses their own spin on the event. Some offer drinks and eats while others roll out trunk shows and fashion shows just for the night and DJs to keep the party going.

Sharon Moss will be on hand again this year to show support and Event Rental will be setting

model casting in the old location of Pippin McGee for Fashion Week Nola. And some stores will be offering giveaways the night of the event.

“It’s my favorite event,” Barry says. “It was huge last year and people really enjoy it.”

Fashion Night Out is slated for Sept. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. in River Ranch. For updates on more events as FNO nears go to FashionNightRR.com.

Perhaps the biggest change this year will be a

showyourface SIPPIN’ IN THE SUNSET July 20 – Abacus Oil Center Renaissance Association supporters beat the heat during OCRA’S cool Sippin’ in the Sunset white linen event to benefit Festival of Lights. The annual soiree raises funds for the Oil Center’s annual holiday display and events. Guests enjoyed taste of the Oil Center and complimentary wine.

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