January / February 2012 InFluential Magazine

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CLASSIC SUCCESS BEYOND RESOLUTIONS VINTAGE: TODAY’S NEW

JANUARY / FEBRUARY 2012

C O N T E N T S January / February 2012

PUBLISHER’S NOTE

...........................................................2 LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

...........................................................5 CONTRIBUTORS

...........................................................6 MEET THE TEAM

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IN F L U E N C E The New Year’s Resolution Solution.......20 THE ART OF LIVING WELL

A Simple Love Story.............................24 THE ART OF LIVING WELL

White Foods: Truth & Myth.................32 HEALTH & WELLNESS LILY OF THE VALLEY Pg. 44

Vintage, How Do I Love Thee?........... 36 STYLE & FASHION

A Classic You With a Modern Skew... 40

FEATURES

STYLE & FASHION

Dialogue in Art.................................... 52 LIFESTYLE

WINTER CHIC IT’S EASIER THAN YOU THINK ...........................16 Winter Glow Tips & Tricks

IN D U L G E The Foodie Trail...................................56 LIFESTYLE

EFFECTIVE GOAL SETTING..................................26 A Touch of Valentine Love

LILY OF THE VALLEY

The Art of Indulging Your Senses........58 THE ART OF LIVING WELL

EVENTS

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THE JOURNEY TO MISS PLUS AMERICA ELITE 2011..........44 A Simple Story & Ultimate Guide to Living Well

Cover Photo: Inside The Vatican, Rome, Italy Taken by: Rich Monyer of Paul Marcus Photos

PUBLISHER’S NOTE

over the next year. We’re not able to personally travel with you on each individual journey, but be sure to keep us updated.

As we start a new year, it’s our hope InFluential will continue to inspire you to look forward with a growth-minded perspective; to find inspiration in the stories we’ve shared; to greet each new day with a pep in your step for the new skills you’ve learned, the new friends you’ve made, the new ideas you’ve embraced.

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As for InFluential, we resolve to continue to share hile I may not be the first to do so, I cer-

with you interesting and informative topics dedi-

tainly am honored to be amongst the

cated to the art of living well. This is a lofty re-

many who welcome you with excitement to 2012!

sponsibility, but it’s one to which we are solidly

The start of a new year customarily brings about

committed. We hope our readers will come away

commitments for positive change fondly known

from every issue more informed, more inspired

as New Year’s Resolutions. Perhaps your com-

and more excited about living well. There is an

mitments will result in an improved health and

art to it, and we are thrilled to share with you

wellness plan, a more profitable financial plan, or

what we learn.

a brand new way of thinking. Whatever your resolution, we hope you’ll have success and arrive at the end of year better than at the beginning.

Again and again, we say thank you to all who have embraced and welcomed us and continue to demonstrate your support. Are you ready for

Toward the goal of sticking to resolutions and

the journey? We are excited about the prospect

seeing them through to accomplishment, InFlu-

of traveling together!

ential is support.

Together we learn The New

Year’s Resolution Solution and how to set Effective Goals which will ensure successes through-

Warmest Wishes for a bright 2012!

Graciously,

out the year and beyond. We’re excited about the many opportunities embracing change will mean for you in 2012 and look forward to learning about your new experiences. We look forward to traveling with you, our dear readers, on the many new and exciting journeys you’ll make

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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR

Our first issue of 2012 sets this theme as we explore the art of living well beyond resolutions. My excitement brews because this issue frames processes, those systems needed for the achievement of any goal, within the scope of high concepts.

Join us as we peruse some of these higher concepts of emotion, meaning, design, symphony and story in life. Read how old becomes new with vintage, learn how to employ simple steps

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and imagination to achieve goals, see how life t InFluential, we do things differently.

changes with just a smile and understand why creative art is the springboard of dialogue in our lives.

We publish our magazines after the first of each So, unlike other magazines that proj-

I hope this issue gives you value and substance

ect their thoughts onto the New Year before it

and as always, InFluential encourages all things

comes, I can talk about it in real time.

positive in your quest of the art of living well.

month.

Thank you for continuing this journey with us as Many of you have noticed a change in the energy around us. It is as if a load has been lifted and a

we explore and experience awareness of these and other concepts in this and future issues.

new energy dispersed into the atmosphere of our imagination. Best of all, it’s a sentiment shared

Life is always changing and the art of living well

by many people along my daily adventures. No

changes with it.

doubt we can all hope for better in 2012 and with

Sincerely,

that in mind, we have crafted a message sharing perspectives on refocusing, redefining, and renewing.

Today, life is more about high concept, meaning

Sandra Rascon Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief

and design at our core. We all stand in the midst of a rapidly changing world that also offers us the greatest opportunities to become that which we desire.

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CONTRIBUTORS

MS. SPRUCE DICKERSON

2011 Ms. Plus America ELITE Spruce Dickerson is the current and reigning 2011 Miss Plus America ELITE. She is a speaker on topics of personal acceptance, motivation and volunteerism lending her time and talents for all great causes.

MS. NYCIA EMERSON

Inspired Events and Designs | www.Inspiredeventsbynycia.com Nycia Emerson is the Owner and Certified Wedding Planner of Inspired Events and Designs, a one of a kind wedding, event and interior planning company. Nycia’s years of experience, meticulous event planning, passion for interior design and a degree in business, allow her to bring creative glam to every design. When Nycia is not busy with clients she finds herself gathering inspiration and blogging on her blog Be Inspired www.inspiredeventsbynycia.blogspot.com. Nycia believes inspiration comes from anything that causes you to think freely and live fabulously. Nycia has been featured on local TV segments with KXAN and is also featured in the current edition of Crave Austin.

MS. CHRISTY HORTON

Epicuriosities | www.epicuriousities.com Christy Horton graduated summa cum laude from the Le Cordon Bleu program in Austin in 2006. She has worked with such culinary notables as David Lebovitz, Martin Yan, Rebecca Rather as well as many local Austin chefs. You can find her blogging at epicuriosities.com as well as actively serving around town in her current role as the Volunteer Coordinator for the Austin Food Blogger’s Alliance.

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MR. TIM VALDERRAMA

Austin Executive Fitness | www.austintxfit.com Tim Valderrama CEO of Austin Executive Fitness has been in the fitness industry for 15 years. Tim graduated from Texas State with a degree in Exercise Science. He has been honored in Austin Fit Magazine as Top Trainer 2010 and 2011. He is a fitness expert for the National Academy of Sports Medicine working on various case studies. With more than 10,000 hours dedicated to personal training he constantly stays busy working with Austin’s top executives helping them channel their stress through proper nutrition and exercise.

MS. MONICA WRIGHT

Artist | www.wrightmonica.com Monica is an artist living and working in Austin, TX. She graduated with degrees in fine arts and philosophy from Saint Edward’s University. She is learning Russian and is influenced by Russian literature in her artwork. Drawing, painting, and public art are her favorite outlets.

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SANDRA RASCON

Co-Founder & Editor-in-Chief sandra@wjacksonandassociates.com Sandra Rascon is a member of the Screen Actor’s Guild and a veteran of the entertainment industry in music, television, live theatrical and post production in the areas of rights clearance, licensing, contract administration, mechanical rights distribution, intellectual property rights and business affairs. She has worked for Universal Music Group, Universal Studios Network and Television Group, MTV, America’s Next Top Model and Dreamworks in Los Angeles. She is also a literary educational consultant holding a Master’s in Education, is certified by the State Board of Educators and a published writer.

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Editorial Assistant james@wjacksonandassociates.com James is our technical ‘go to’ guy, applying skills obtained through education and practice at well-known companies such as General Motors and Apple.

James consistently applies appropriate business techniques to take an idea from vision to successful implementation. James has employed his innate entrepreneurial skills to develop several interesting businesses and is dedicated to seeing them grow and influence. In addition to planning activities for his very busy family, James enjoys savoring the outdoor lifestyle living in Austin affords, particularly playing tennis with his son.

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LAURA S. FERGUSON

Assistant Editor laura@wjacksonandassociates.com Laura holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Communications and a Master’s of Liberal Arts in Humanities and English with a focus in creative writing. This training has helped her excel in her career path, which includes staffing coordination of a large family of hospitals and community outreach and education for an environmental organization. An avid writer, Laura has built a collection of short stories some of which are included in her work In a House Where the Rooms Don’t Lock. Laura also has a passion for records. She has an eclectic collection that includes everything from The Beatles to Richard Pryor’s entire discography to Motley Crue.

MARCIA NELSON

Creative Director marcia@wjacksonandassociates.com Joining with an aligned background working with industry leaders such as Dell and Key Bank, Marcia is an expert in conflict resolution and identifying win-win solutions.

She applies these skills to create and execute new opportunities for our client roster and assists with negotiating the most lucrative deal. Marcia has always had a passion for style, making her a natural fit for a foray into personal wardrobe styling.

Most recently she has directed photo shoots for our client roster including performing as the wardrobe stylist. In her spare time, Marcia can be found enjoying activities with her family and, of course, reading fashion magazines.

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FEATURE

WINTER CHIC It’s Easier Than You Think

By Tony Cruz

he air brings a slight chill; the skies look a

Deeper colors are more winter: browns, burgundies,

bit greyer; and the calendar advances an-

burnt oranges, forest and pine hues. Black is classic

other year. This can only mean one thing

no matter what the season, so keep those jackets and

– Winter is here!

suits handy!

For Austinites the question IS not only what to wear,

Traditional lighter hues which used to be stashed for

but also when to wear it. With temperatures rang-

the season can make a cameo adding pops of col-

ing from the 30s to 70s on any given day, we are

or to an otherwise bland palette. Wear a lime green

faced with the challenge of looking in season without

cami under a black blazer, a sunshine yellow tee un-

being uncomfortable. Mr. Tony Cruz, makeup artist

der a cool brown sweater vest, or a white shirt under

with Lancome at Saks Fifth Avenue in Austin, Texas

a brown blazer. You can look to colorful scarves to

has a quick guide to make anyone’s wardrobe winter

add a bit of pizzazz to an otherwise dull outfit. Re-

wearable.

member, with the richer hues of winter, a lighter fabric for scarves can brighten up the outfit.

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Summer tops are a great way to amp up a winter

ning against darker tones.

outfit. You want your accent pieces to make a statement not take over the conversation. Choose colors

Keep your winter skin smooth and glowing. Exfo-

to accent your look and yourself! Not everyone looks

liate to shed dead, dull skin and use a good face

good in all colors. A general rule is to hold up the gar-

cream to keep your skin looking and feeling fresh.

ment to you in a mirror. If you see yourself brighter -

You may opt to go “up” in the intensity of your skin

pinker, more beige, more glowing - then this is a good

cream for winter as the dryer, colder air tends to

color. If you see yourself with a yellow or green cast

run our skin amok!

don’t do it.

Although all skin tones differ, remember: • Lighter tones look great in pinks but can look ruddy in reds.

Consider a fragrance update too. Go with spicier fragrances during the cooler time of the year. Accomplish this by layering fragrances with lotions to help deepen and prolong the fragrance. Remember, the warmer your body temperature the more

• Medium tones look good in golds and oranges. Mus-

the fragrance will dissipate.

tardy; however, make them look sallow.

• Darker tones look best in jewel tones. Avoid pastels.

They will not highlight the skin’s best tones.

For men, less is more. Remind your guy to put moisturizer on after shaving - if not every morning - especially during windy, dry, cold days. The bot-

The same rules apply to makeup. Try warmer brown,

tom of men’s faces and necks get their exfoliation

gold, orange and jewel tones on eyes and lips to bring

when shaving, but the forehead, nose and cheeks

you in season. Mix your pinks, lavenders, or yellows

are vulnerable to the elements. If your guy sports

with warm brown or copper tones to pop. On lips for

a beard have him moisturize too. The winter air af-

the season, merlots, burgundies, and reds look stun-

fects men’s skin beneath the hair, as well.

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IN F L U E N C E : T H E A R T O F L I V I N G W E L L

THE NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION SOLUTION

By Ingrid Garner A New Year’s resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to one or more personal goals, projects, or the reforming of a habit. This lifestyle change is generally interpreted as advantageous.

Yep, we do it every year. We reflect on the year that is nearing its end and ponder on what we hope to accomplish in the new year. Our commitments, plans, habits, and lifestyle choices are scrutinized and rated to see how we measured up. In pondering resolutions, I recalled a book I read many years ago, called “All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten” by

• Clean up your own mess.

• Don’t take things that aren’t yours.

• Say you’re sorry when you hurt somebody.

• Wash your hands before you eat.

Robert Fulghum.

• Flush.

Mr. Fulghum listed several things that, while

• Warm cookies and cold milk are good for you.

quite extraordinary, were simple in nature. The list Mr. Fulghum created in his book included (www.robertfulghum.com): • Share everything.

• Play fair.

• Live a balanced life - learn some and think some and draw and paint and sing and dance and play and work every day some.

• Take a nap every afternoon.

• When you go out into the world, watch out for

• Don’t hit people.

traffic, hold hands, and stick together.

• Put things back where you found them.

• Be aware of wonder. Remember the little seed in the Styrofoam cup: The roots go down and

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the plant goes up and nobody really knows how

3. Be patient. This is essential when consider-

or why, but we are all like that.

ing resolutions for the new year. I emphasize

• Goldfish and hamsters and white mice and even the little seed in the Styrofoam cup - they all die. So do we.

this because it has often been a struggle for me when working on resolutions - or anything I wanted to accomplish for that matter. In an age of instant gratification - thanks to smartphones,

• And then remember the Dick-and-Jane books

tablets and the like, we often forget that when

and the first word you learned - the biggest

making a change it can take considerable time

word of all - LOOK.

to see it through.

Seems easy enough right? Often times this is

As you begin achieving your resolution take

how we view resolutions. They seem simple

time to enjoy the experience of the change in

enough, until we look back and realize either

progress. If you try to rush you may get frustrat-

1) the resolution(s) made didn’t work out the

ed and walk away from it all together. Being pa-

way we hoped or 2) we gave up on them all to-

tient is a challenge in itself, but once achieved,

gether. So what is the secret to making a New

it makes the reward(s) that much greater.

Year’s resolution and keeping it?

As you prepare for the new year ahead, I hope

1. Keep it simple. This is what I liked about Mr.

you embrace keeping your resolutions sim-

Fulgham’s list. It is simple and to the point. Of-

ple and realistic while patiently seeing them

ten the simplest goal is the most attainable.

through to fruition. You might be surprised by

That’s not to say your resolution can’t be some-

what you are able to accomplish in the end.

thing major. But keep it simple enough that it is manageable.

2. Keep it realistic. I will confess that, yes I once

Ms. Ingrid Garner

said a resolution of mine was to win the lot-

Since moving to Austin in 1995, Ms. Garner has served

tery knowing full well that chances of that hap-

in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. Her pri-

pening were astronomical. However, managing

mary focus has been in project management and she

my finances in a way that allows me to become

acquired her Project Management Professional certification in 2005. Utilizing her diverse work background

debt free in regards to my credit card (Yes, I

and project management skills, she has extended her

only have one credit card, and it is has no bal-

support in various activities within her church and com-

ance.) was more realistic. Thus, having met the first criteria (simplicity) and now being realistic, I felt there was a better chance for seeing this

munity. In her spare time, Ingrid can be found practicing yoga, doing core and weight training, reading Stephanie Plum novels, and participating in wine club at her favorite wine bar (Vino 100).

resolution through.

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The Elephant Room presents

A Valentine’s Day Jazz Treat! featuring

Pamela Hart & Friends Saturday, February 11, 2012 Show Begins: 9:30 pm to 1:30 am Cover Charge: $5.00 Elephant Room 305 Congress Avenue, Austin, TX For more information, visit www.pamelahart.com

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A SIMPLE LOVE STORY TABLE FOR TWO

By Nycia Emerson

Sometimes it’s the smallest gestures that keep

When setting the table find a private or quiet

the romance and spark alive in a relationship.

location for two even if it’s in your backyard

Being able to give that unexpected piece of

with heat lamps and blankets.

something unique to a long lasting love story is what makes things special at any moment in time. But, it is that something special that makes it even more so on Valentine’s Day. You don’t have to make a huge fuss for Valentine’s Day. A simple table scape in a private setting and spending time with your love can be that perfect little addition to your ongoing romance.

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Then decide on your color palette; who doesn’t imagine red when thinking of their Valentine.

Allow yourself to play around with colors to pair with red: pinks, purples, or even crisp whites and blacks.

From there you are ready to layer on the style and character of your table. A small square or round table layered with a little silk and lace,

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candles, colorful blooms in pinks and reds, your favorite meal with a tasty bottle of wine and you

Styling: Inspired Events and Designs - www.inspirede ventsandesigns.com

have yourself a romantic evening. Oh, and you

Photography: Shalyn Nelson Photography www.shalynnelson.com

can’t forget about the chocolate! While you’re

Florist: Lindy Floral - www.lindyfloral.com

at it remember to include a poem or pages from

Venue: Coal Vines - www.coalvinesoftexas.com

your own love notes. That always sparks an intimate conversation.

Linens: Unique Design & Events www.uniquedecorbyyara.net

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FEATURE

EFFECTIVE

GOAL SETTING

By Z. Hereford

he purpose of effective goal setting is to

Luckily, there are strategies and behaviors we can

achieve what you want in life in a success-

adopt for successfully setting and achieving goals.

ful, focused and decisive manner by taking the right actions in a lesser time frame.

How do you start?

Who doesn’t want to achieve more in less time? Yet

Know that you deserve success and achievement.

many of us abandon our goals before we accomplish

Before beginning the process of setting goals know

them. Why is that?

that you deserve success, and that it is achievable for anyone who puts their mind to it. You must be-

Some of the reasons include: lack of confidence, not

lieve you can do what you set out to do and that you

having a workable plan for achieving them, being

possess the talents and abilities for doing it. Unless

unrealistic by expecting too much too soon, fear of

you begin with this crucial premise, your efforts will

failure, and lastly, putting too much pressure on our-

be thwarted, and you will fall short of accomplishing

selves to accomplish them.

what you want.

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Determine what you want. One of the biggest prob-

• What do I want to achieve in my career?

lems people have in effective goal setting is not being able to identify what they really want. Lacking a clear concept of what you want in life makes it difficult to proceed. The one thing all successful people

• What kind of family life do I want?

• What kind of lifestyle do I want today and in the future?

have in common is that they are extremely focused and intensely goal-oriented. They know what they want and

• How do I see myself in five, ten or 20 years from now?

they understand it takes setting goals to achieve it.

As an example, under the goal of maintaining good A good way to begin the process is to take the time

health, you can jot down: exercise 3-4 times a week,

to write down the goals most meaningful to you and

eat a balanced diet of protein, fruits and vegetables,

then list what you would need to do accomplish them.

get 7-8 hours of sleep, etc.

To figure this out you can look at the “big picture” of your life. Start a journal or workbook and write down

For where you want to be in five years, you might in-

for yourself the answers to some of these important

clude: finish college degree; be earning an income of

questions:

x amount of dollars; have a serious personal relationship or avoid having a serious relationship until career

• Do I want to be in the best of health and what will it

is established.

take to get there?

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Plan, organize and prioritize your goals in smaller,

A great tool for keeping you focused is the journal

manageable chunks. If you look at everything you

or workbook you’ve been maintaining. Go over it

want to achieve all at once you might find it daunt-

regularly as a reference point and to remind your-

ing and overwhelming, so it’s best to organize and

self what you want to accomplish. Set up routines

prioritize your goals. Devise a workable plan for

or habits that will ensure you stay on track. For ex-

each item you want to accomplish. You know that

ample, do your exercises at the same time each day

your health goals need to be ongoing ones, so es-

or drink your protein shake first thing in the morning.

tablish a daily routine or agenda that you can manage on a regular basis. For career goals, categorize

Other helpful techniques for staying motivated in-

them in monthly, quarterly or yearly chunks. List

clude the use of relevant affirmations and visual-

points or plan the actions required to attain a par-

ization. Many successful people, especially athletes,

ticular point in your career. This may include taking

swear by both. It’s important to “see” yourself ac-

the odd supplemental course, doing extra reading,

complishing a goal before you actually do. Positive

or volunteering in the community in order to get

affirmations implant positive thoughts into your

exposure and experience. Since careers take time

subconscious, which in turn, prompt you to take the

and effort to build, planning and organizing your

right actions to achieve your goals.

moves makes good sense.

Review, update and revise. Review and update your goals on a regular basis to ensure they are still relevant to you. Doing so also keeps you on track and taking the appropriate steps and actions. If some of your strategies aren’t working fine tune them or devise new ones. Likewise, figure out which obstacles and distractions are getting in your way and determine what you need to do to overcome them.

We all know there will be setbacks and bumps in the road along the way to achieving our goals, but we need not let them hinder or take us off course.

Revise and adjust the game plan where and when you need to.

Staying focused and motivated is probably one of the hardest things to do when setting goals. It is common to periodically fall off the wagon; however, it is essential to get back on track as soon as possible.

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THE BENEFITS OF SETTING GOALS • Gives you the “big picture” direction you want your life to take • Helps keep you organized and focused • Builds self-confidence and a sense of accomplishment • Helps you achieve success more efficiently and in less time • Makes the small day to day tasks more meaningful and purposeful Goal setting, and certainly effective goal setting, has been a tried and true method for achieving success and accomplishment in life. Without it we would drift aimlessly and waste valuable time and effort in pursuits that lead nowhere. So start now! Decide which goals are most meaningful to you and devise a plan for achieving them.

Reprinted with permission from www.essentiallifeskills.net.

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IN F L U E N C E : H E A L T H & W E L L N E S S

WHITE FOODS: TRUTH & MYTH

By Tim Valderrama

Of course I’m talking about white flour, white sugar, and white pasta, the dreaded refined carbohydrate.

We Americans are more health conscious and have decreased our fat intake over the past few decades; however, many have increased consumption of carbohydrates from breads, pasta, pizza dough, breakfast cereals, cookies and muffins which are a significant source of refined carbohydrates. If you want to maintain a healthy lifestyle, you’ll have to eliminate sugar and white flour from your diet.

How do you develop a healthy lifestyle program so you’re able to stick to the diet without feeling deprived of your favorite foods? You’d be surprised how few adjustments are necessary.

FOOD SELECTIONS Replace white flour with other flour alternatives, such as: whole wheat, oat flour, potato

Refined carbohydrates are converted into sug-

starch, or gluten-free flours.

ar in your body and since sugar is used as en-

diet does not include white bread, refined pasta,

ergy, your body converts sugar into glycogen

cakes, cookies, pies, pastries or other desserts

and stores it in your muscles or liver. However,

made with white sugar like ice cream, pudding,

when you consume excess sugar, it turns into fat.

or yogurt.

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This means your

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Instead have whole grain carbohydrates like whole wheat bread, pasta, or rice. Have foods sweetened with agave nectar, pure cane or unrefined molasses and avoid processed sugars.

Nuts, beans, oils, dairy products without added sugar and meats, poultry, fish, shellfish and eggs are also allowed. Read ingredient labels.

Sugar may appear under the hidden names of glucose, fructose, sucrose, honey, high fructose corn syrup, and fruit juice concentrates.

EFFECTS ON WEIGHT Eliminating foods with white flour, white sugar, and white pasta, or rice can help you create the calorie deficit you need in order to lose weight and boost your energy levels. You can only lose weight if you reduce your total calorie intake.

However, you will not lose weight if you replace the calories from white flour, sugar, and pasta with calories from other sugars like brown sugar and honey, with other grains, or with high-fat foods.

NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS

CONSIDERATIONS Fortified refined grains, including white flour and pasta, are rich sources of thiamin, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, and iron. When you eliminate these foods from your diet be sure to include other sources of these essential nutrients to prevent deficiencies. Nutritious alternatives are dark leafy greens like spinach and collards, and lentils and dried beans.

EXERCISE Don’t underestimate the value of good exercise. Exercise with an Accountability Partner.

Connect with a friend through Facebook’s “diet app” which allows you to invite select friends into your diet journal to view recorded foods, exercises and weight loss achievements. They can cheer you on and share their weight loss successes with you. It’s a private app, so don’t worry about your friend list being notified if you’ve lost weight or not.

In terms of our diet, if it’s white it ain’t right.

Fortunately, there are plenty of delicious and

The nutritional quality of your diet may im-

easy alternatives to help us remain healthy. To-

prove if you, instead, emphasize nutrient dense

gether with consistent exercise, better health

foods. Choosing products that are made with

is in reach.

whole grain flour or eating gluten-free may lead

your diet be sure to seek the guidance of your

to a higher intake of dietary fiber. White sugar

healthcare professional. Life is a precious gift.

does not provide any essential nutrients. Get

Let’s live it to the fullest with a healthier life-

your sugars from nutritious foods, including

style.

When making major changes to

milk products and fruit which naturally contain sugars.

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VINTAGE, HOW DO I LOVE THEE?

By Maureen Stevens Vintage, how do I love thee? Let me count the ways...

It’s no surprise vintage clothing and décor have been the buzz for a while now and while it hails from yesteryear, what is old is new and with good reason.

The vintage realm appeals to

many people from all walks of life evoking feelings of nostalgia through creativity and prac-

also an area seeing a decline in trend due to the stresses of our current economy affecting both sellers and buyers.

ticality that invites experience into our lives.

Many people consider clothing, furniture and

Many of us think of the 50s, 60s, and 70s as

fabric made between 1920 and 1975 to be vin-

either vintage or retro, but truthfully, as time

tage. These items are the most coveted and

marches forward, each decade and time period

trending today for a variety of reasons we will

becomes more pronounced, defining its own

explore.

set of standards and definitions.

In order to

definitions so it’s important to do homework

truly understand the term “vintage” let’s look at

when considering cars, art and other non-kitsch

a few dates in time pertaining mainly to cloth-

objects.

ing, furniture and household objects.

Cars and other items have different

Any item made between 1975 and 1991 is vintage

Many people consider anything made prior to

with a special label referred to as Retro and has

the 1920s to be an antique. Antiques are rare

a large following among the hipster crowd and

pieces that appeal to a special market of collec-

vintage shoppers who like the 70s feel.

tors and usually command high-end prices. It is

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Vintage is today the hottest trending and de-

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manding market for a number of very good reasons. Items from the 20s to 50s and even 60s evoke the wholesome days of yesteryear when life was fun, simple, and enjoyable. Even looking at pictures from a Better Homes and Gardens magazine circa 50s to the 70s make us yearn for days when everyone gathered in families to bake and spend quality time together.

Where have those days gone? They have dissipated into the realm of vintage and that is why vintage is so desirable. Even for those of us who were not even alive at that time, the look, feel and touch of many of these objects seem like something from another time, another world. Indeed, a time when quality, imagination, and simple nov-

expression of their values.

From finding that un-

elty spoke to something greater.

expected item, to expressing individual style, vintage allows us to re-purpose the finer things of

The advent of our collective psyches begging

better days.

for a more creative life is also drawing us to Many people desire to bring

Everyone creates style. That we are reaching to

quality and nostalgia into their home adding

the past and all things vintage is obviously a mes-

personal touches by painting furniture, reup-

sage directly related to our times, but that is an-

holstering or adding collages. Clothing oneself

other subject. For now, viva la vintage!

vintage pieces.

in something vintage creates a personal statement to the world of quality and recognition for great styles and imaginations sorely lacking today. You speak volumes to the world when you wear and live vintage and it is no surprise

Ms. Maureen Stevens The Inglenook DÊcor | www.theinglenookdecor.com Maureen is a design, decor and style enthusiast with a passion for urban cottage decorating. Whenever she’s

for those of us who adore the vintage life that

not writing for her blog, Inspired Mrs. Stevens www.

something excitably grand happens when we

inspiredmrsstevens.com, where she shares her design

stumble upon a piece found nowhere else.

Vintage shopping is more than fun and creative to the individual, it is a way of life that fills a person with joy allowing for individuality and

savvy, her love for vintage finds and the joy of living in Austin, she is busy sourcing for her shop The Inglenook Decor. Among other things, she loves to travel and space styling. Being in a courtyard, sipping on a cafe au lait (a plus if there are French macaroons on the side) is her absolute reverie.

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A CLASSIC YOU WITH A MODERN SKEW

By Marjorie Presley Burciaga Fashion and style began having a great impact on mainstream society in the late 1960s and 1970s when television as entertainment became

To reference style we use terms like trendy or

prominent in American households. Fashion in

classic.

news and publications dates back to the late 1800s but the best known trend setter dates to 1901 when Harper’s Bazaar released it’s first true, American fashion magazine. Today, we also have Ezines, blogs and websites to help us follow the latest trends.

Classic style is a good foundation for building ones wardrobe since it flatters most body styles and ages with both genders. Classic pieces are considered timeless meaning without the designer name dropping. The little black dress or a man’s navy blazer are classic pieces; they

So while the world revels in fashion and style

don’t go out of style. Icons known to personify

on the runway and in closets, what is it that

this timeless rule are Jackie Onassis, Audrey

we are referring to when we speak of style and

Hepburn, and Grace Kelley.

fashion? Style can be considered a distinctive or characteristic manner of appearance or skill where fashion is the current accepted usage of industry standards. We use the terms fashionable for a person that tends to dress in up to date styles and as having panache when a person dresses in a distinctive style and with flair.

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Once a person has the basics of a classic wardrobe it is easy to incorporate elements of the latest trend to reveal more about their overall personality. Diane Keaton is a great example of dressing in classic pieces with an eccentric flair.

So what is the classic look? In simplest terms,

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the classic look favors natural fibers, clean lines,

trends will repeat themselves yet almost always

and neutral colors such as black, gray, brown

in a new way.

and variations on white.

The addition of ba-

sic primary colors and the classic beige create a look that exudes effortless refinement and grace.

The new year is a great time to reassess and give oneself the permission to define or redefine the kind of person you wish to be. This is branding yourself; conveying outwardly who

To build your own a classic wardrobe, pick one

you are in the inside without compromising

basic neutral color and build upon it. Prints

ones true self. It is your self-presentation. This

and plaids when worn are downplayed on the

is a choice and not about vanity. It is about confi-

silhouette. For instance, a tartan plaid blazer

dence. It is about revealing on the outside various

should be worn with a white shirt and black

components of your personality. The best place

pants or black top, trousers and shoes. Acces-

to start is developing a distinctive wardrobe with

sories are most often simple. For women pearls

a style that flatters you the most.

are a must along with a metal watch for both genders.

Remember: Less is sometimes more and one can never go wrong with simple elegance.

A man in classic style would usually appear conservative even in casual attire like tennis

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If a classic outfit is perfect for enhancing with a trend, what is a trend? A trend is something the

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tends to draw attention to itself when worn or

one’s positive inner attributes. Marjorie’s services include working with staffs of organizations on appropri-

makes a statement. Been to any retro parties

ate company dress codes and styling show events. She

lately? Those parties are requesting past trends

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to be worn as costume attire.

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LILY OF THE VALLEY THE JOURNEY TO MISS PLUS AMERICA ELITE 2011

By Spruce Dickerson

W

hew! What a journey! These

never looked back. It has been one of the best deci-

past three years have been such an awe-

sions of my life.

some time of self-reflection and growth.

My life has gone from the valley of “I can’t

do anything until I lose weight” to blossoming as the

It truly is amazing how all things work together. Pieces were coming together in my life that were mind boggling. If it had not been for the decision to get

lily, and “living life to the fullest”!

up and live life these pieces wouldn’t even be in my One day, out of the clear blue, I had an epiphany; life

picture. I am so thankful for the valley my life was in

was passing me by. It certainly wasn’t waiting for me

three years ago because it caused me to look up, lift

to lose weight. Life was saying, “bye bye, see ya later,

up, and do something about it!

adios, hasta la vista, Baby.” You get the picture. So, in that moment of clarity, I made the decision to do something about it. And, that I did! Through much prayer and faith-walking, I am where I am today. My decision to take control of my life and not let life con-

2009 and have been blessed ever since. In 2009, I won Ms. Texas Plus America 2nd Runner Up; in 2010, Ms. Texas Plus America 1st Runner Up; and 2011, I was crowned Miss Plus America Elite at our National pageant.

trol me any longer was a new lease on life!

As I searched my inner soul, accepting myself for who I was and discovering what makes me tick, I came across the Texas Plus America Pageant.

I joined the Texas Plus America Pageant System in

Really?

There is a pageant for full-figured women? You’ve got to be kidding me. I took the plunge and have

Over 45 women from all across the United States competed and I was honored to have been judged as the highest point scorer and crowned Elite. This definitely comes from much practice; shaping and molding the body, mind, and spirit; believing in my-

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self as a full-figured woman; and accepting myself for who I am.

Oh, and NOT listening to society or the

nay-sayers.

The message of the Miss Plus America Pageant System is that all women are beautiful, worthy, and have a voice - no matter their size. Community service is an important part of this pageant, as well. In order to hold a title a delegate must have a platform.

My platform is VOLUNTEERISM: Give…so that others can Live! Through my journey of self-reflection, I discovered one of my heart’s passions is to put smiles on the faces of others and to encourage them. So, the choice of volunteerism as my platform was based on wanting to help all worthy causes instead of focusing on just one. it adds value to the giver and the receiver.

Life isn’t about ourselves but about others. If we all would give to one another, then just think how grand

As Miss Plus America ELITE 2011, being an example

of a world this would be! Through volunteering, you

of the worth, beauty and voice of the full-figured

can do just that. You do not have to give an arm and

woman, I make appearances advocating the impor-

a leg just a smile. Yes, I said a smile.

tance of volunteerism and encourage everyone with whom I come into contact. I am available for inter-

I bet you have not ever thought of smiling as volunteering, but think about it. Volunteering is “giving,” right? Well, you do not HAVE to smile at anyone, but you CHOOSE to. That’s volunteering. Yes, we can travel the world with Doctors Without Borders and

views, speaking engagements, hosting, emceeing, correspondence, judging competitions, and promotional work. Please allow me the honor of helping bring awareness to your cause especially to encourage your precious benefactors.

save lives, or we can feed the hungry. But, we can give a smile to someone just as well and quite pos-

And always remember, it is in the dark valley in which

sibly save their life. None of us know where anyone

the beautiful lily grows.

is in their mental and emotional state of being. So, by giving a smile, a hug, a kind word, or even prayer, we could be altering someone’s thoughts of taking their

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not take anything away from a person’s life. Instead,

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DIALOGUE IN ART

By Monica Wright

Anyone who‘s graduated from a liberal arts

Like any art student, I’ve had a handful of pro-

university and wasn’t either in graduate school

posals from friends and family to paint them

or working in their field of study within a few

something specific for profit. However, if I am

months, or even working a 9-5 for that mat-

to receive money for my work I want it to be

ter, has probably been asked countless times

the result of genuine work. If I am suckered into

about their plans for using their degree. While

painting pet portraits and abstract paintings

this simple question is appreciated in so far as

for someone’s living room, then I am not fulfill-

it reflects a regard for one’s well being, it’s un-

ing that urge to create. Further, I am not going

settling that it isn’t more obvious one can use

to have the sense of accomplishment that fol-

their education in their life without making all

lows hard work on a project that challenges me.

of their money from it. I recently graduated

I’m not going to enjoy the process either. You

with degrees in fine arts and philosophy, so as

wouldn’t ask a musician to make a country song

one would suspect, my job is separate from my

if they are committed to hip-hop. Even paying

studies. What I think most people I have talked

them for the work will not automatically make

to have a difficult time grasping is I want it to

the result impressive. I did not study art with

be this way, at least for now.

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the aim of making loads of money soon after

I suppose this article was spurred by the recur-

school, though I wish it were that easy.

rence of that innocent question of what my in-

Art is attractive for what it can do for people not for how much money it might bring in. Art engages people in ways a lecture or an article cannot. One thing I love about art is the mode of delivery of a message is entirely open. In fact, this openness is something I try to encourage in my work. In my drawings and public art projects alike, I hope the viewer freely considers their own way of thinking about a given subject matter rather than any specific opinion of mine.

The dialogue art has the capacity to provoke is

tentions with my art degree are. It’s a topic artists I know are faced with and discuss with each other, too. After all, no one wants their artist friends to become starving artists. Perhaps, if more of us viewed the act of creating art as a way to encourage dialogue rather than a way to make money, the term “starving artist” might not be the automatic assumption of an artist’s early career path. Eventually, the artist’s drive to produce something greater than money may be more broadly understood.

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DANCING WITH THE STARS AUSTIN Dancing with the Stars Austin is an annual benefit gala for the Center for Child Protection. Chaired this year by Charmaine Denius McGill and Dr. John Hogg, the gala filled the Hilton Austin ballroom with both people and excitement. Emcee / Dance Director Sabrina Barker-Truscott introduced the dancers: Patsy Woods Martin; The Honorable Samuel T. Biscoe; Jackie Rado Mooney; Ryan Nail; Kumara Wilcoxon; George T. Elliman; Lynn Yeldell and Vaughn Brock. Each was paired with a professional dancer—with fabulous results. Vaughn Brock emerged as the winner of the coveted disco ball trophy—but the children at the Center are the ultimate winners. Photos by Robert Godwin of Robert Godwin Photography

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Lynn Yeldell and Alisa Weldon

Att. Gen. Greg Abbott and Bill Jones

Masters of Ceremonies Charmaine Denius and John Hogg

Josh and Kristen Pottinger

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Winner Vaughn Brock and pro dancer Taletha Jouzandi

Cristina Pesek and Lisa Matulis-Thomajan

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THE FOODIE TRAIL

By Christy Horton Is your resolution for the new year to give spark to the romance in your life? What makes a moment especially romantic is a confirmation of the unique connection that you share with your partner, something shows you know their tastes and value their preferences. Customize your romantic gesture and it will be a memory you can share for a lifetime.

If your sweetie is more likely to shop at the Farmers’ Market than the mall, then spark up the in-

East Side Showroom Photo by Michele Gaston Show Room Bar ~ Future-retro Steampunk Décor at East Side Show Room

cense and get ready to swoon Hippie Chic style.

If you cannot find a stretch Prius, hire a pedi-cab for an evening of bar and trailer hopping around the East Side.

Start at East End Wines (1209

Rosewood Ave.) to pick up the perfect bubbly or bio-dynamic wine and order some appetizers at Chef Raymund Tatum’s Three Little Pigs trailer.

Peddle on down to East 6th street and hit recent Top Chef alum Paul Qui’s East Side King behind Liberty Bar (1618 E. 6th). Plenty of other great stops along the way, but plan on ending the evening with the Steam Punk stylings and localvore dining at East Side Show Room (1100 E. 6th) with

Maybe your style is more black tie and red roses.

For a classic romantic evening try Congress at the Austonian (200 Congress Ave.). Called the best new restaurant in Texas by the New York Times, Congress has to be the top tier destination for a special romantic evening. With Chef David Bull at the helm, you are guaranteed a night of culinary delight. Let Beverage Director and 2009 Texas Best Sommelier June Rodil select wines to compliment the perfect night. Hire a horse drawn carriage to trot you down Congress Avenue. Don’t forget the roses!

chef Sonya Cote. Don’t forget the gerbera dai-

Perhaps your idea of romance involves shaking

sies!

your groove thing into the wee hours of the morn-

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Vivo at Lake Creek Parkway Photo by Christy Horton Scallops with Prickly Pear Sauce from Vivo

ing. Rock and Roll Chef Paul Petersen is back in Austin and cooking it up Latin style at Vivo (12233 Ranch Road 620 N #105) in Lake Creek Parkway.

Order the brisket enchiladas or the Chef’s special and enjoy some Hibiscus margaritas rimmed with black sea salt.

Now you have a special night of memories to share as a couple.

To rekindle that romance

throughout the year, bring home that special bottle of wine you shared, learn to cook one of the dishes you loved, or surprise your love with roses the exact same shade for no other reason than to relive a special evening. That faint smile and far away look that comes over their face is

Congress Photo by Michele Gaston Butterfish Crudo with Poached Pear, Radish, and Crèma from Congress

the look of romance.

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THE ART OF INDULGING YOUR SENSES We beckon you into the modern and seemingly uncomplicated world of Jo Malone. The World of Jo Malone is an exclusive lifestyle collection for bath, body and home. From the unique scents to the lavish cream and black packaging, the timeless luxury of Jo Malone has captured the senses of discerning women and men.

From colognes and lotions to candles and bath soaps, Jo Malone fragrances are unique scents in

little black dress or classic pinstripe suit. It’s adapt-

that they only have one or two notes, a contrast

able, versatile and can work for any occasion.

to the complex blend of light, medium and heavy notes found in most fragrances. The Jo Malone line is also tailored in such a way that they can be layered with one another to create unique, one of kind fragrances known as The Art of Fragrance Combining.

Encouraging an innovative look at the way fragrance is used; the Jo Malone philosophy of Fragrance Combining gives the freedom to express individuality. Clients create their own signature scent by combining two different fragrances. Apply on one fragrance, let it dry and then spray a different fragrance on top.

Malone tells clients to think of fragrance as their

“You choose when and how you translate your look,” Malone says. ”It will change depending on how you feel, where you are going or even the reaction you want. The effect will be both elegant and sexy.”

For women, create evening drama by complementing the soft and sensual character of White Jasmine and Mint with alluring Orange Blossom.

men, create everyday chic by dressing down spicy Amber & Lavender with a fresh and zesty twist of Verbenas of Provence for an air of confidence.

Jo Malone products are a favorite of fashion insiders and celebrities and are definitely an en vogue indulgence. www.JoMalone.com

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