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SEPTEMBER 2020

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Here's to new roles and responsibilities!

IT’S SO EXCITING TO BE A PART OF THIS WONDERFUL FAMILY OF WRITERS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS AT LOVELAND & SOUTH LIFESTYLE, NOT JUST AS A PHOTOGRAPHER, BUT ALSO AS THE NEW EDITORIAL COORDINATOR. I have been working with our publisher, Kristi Dressler, for the last year to bring you images that catch your eye, warm your heart, and ultimately give a unique experience to all whose fingers flip through and read the pages of our community publication.

In addition to the role of editorial coordinator, I own Flourish Branding Photography. As

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Evan Deuvall LAYOUT DESIGNER

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Anabella Poletti, Hayley Hyer, Skye Marsh, Sue Baldani

a photographer, I am eager to help businesses flourish. In a world of millions of repeat

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businesses, how does one separate themselves from the pack? Everyone wants to

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create a successful business, right? In my opinion, the differentiator is a brand with a strong visual presence behind it. All businesses have a unique vision, and that uniqueness must be defined and creatively explained to the consumer. While branding isn’t the only tool needed to stand out and find that ideal client, it’s a very important tool.

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The age old saying “a picture is worth a thousand words” is becoming more relevant

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than ever. Custom designed branded images can bring a vision to life. Images tell a story

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that depicts the divergent beauty of one's business so they can attract exemplary clients.

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This month, we are thrilled to bring you content that is all about branding. After all, it is

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our Fashion & Style issue. Pay close attention to the images, the feelings they create, and how they ultimately tell the story of one's brand. Our community's brand.

As we continue to grow here at Loveland & South Lifestyle, we hope that you enjoy the stories and content that we design as much as we enjoy fashioning it for you. Our brand is a work in progress, just like many other small businesses, but we work hard every day to "tell a thousand words" about this amazing community that we all live in.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2020

FEATURES 14 Think Globally, Act Locally How Our Take On Fashion Can Impact The Local Community

20 On-Trend For Autumn From Color to Cuts to EyeCatching Accessories

28 Designer Dreams Honoring A Family’s Legacy

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32 Dress Up Your Plate Mahi Mahi With Peach Salsa

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Trend Setter

20 Artist’s Palette 28 Locally Owned 32 Food & Wine 34 DIY

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GOOD TIMES

Saturday Night Dine Out in Downtown Loveland Restaurants, bars, and breweries opened up extended outdoor patios for al fresco dining from 3rd Street at The Foundry to 4th Street from Lincoln to Railroad Avenues. Roads were closed, retailers stayed open later, and everyone enjoyed live entertainment with a safe summer ambiance. To learn more about additional events in September, please visit DowntownLoveland.org/events.

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TREND SETTER

FASHION IS AN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRY THAT WE ARE ALL A PART OF. Whether it is on the consumer or retail side, our behavior has a tremendous impact in our communities. Following runway trends and staying in the know of styles is fun and entertaining, and acting locally in our purchasing habits can have a positive effect on our surroundings. Starting from our own closets and studying what we love is fundamental to a comprehensive wardrobe.

When it comes to our closets, many might believe that having numerous clothing pieces is a good thing. However, the newest trend is less-is-more, making getting dressed a more intentional

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activity. Every closet should balance effortless, timeless pieces with a few fun personality pieces.

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Overbuying clothes just because they are on sale or because it is trendy

and are capable of taking you from the daytime to the nighttime.

will only lead to a closet full of items that have no meaning. Now, more

A good blazer, a pair of jeans that fits well, and a white button

than ever, we need to start thinking of the local boutiques and designers

down are basics that will last many years to come and will not go

that we can support while we shop for new pieces to join our wardrobes.

out of style. Lastly, find a conversation piece that will elevate any

It feels good to be proud of your clothes, and where or how they were

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on-trend

ARTIST’S PALETTE

FOR AUTUMN FROM COLOR TO CUTS TO EYECATCHING ACCESSORIES

WITH EVERY SEASON COMES CHANGE, AND HAIR FASHION IS NO EXCEPTION. Fall announces it’s arrival, and this time of year inspires people to tweak a little something about their hair in order to evolve with the season. This fall brings bold cuts with rich color that never fails to impress. A few trends to watch for: showy accessories, long bobs (the “lob”), chocolate-brown tresses swirled with a caramel balayage, and smokey ash blondes to highlight fall’s comfortable-yet-chic fashions. Enjoy these sneak peeks, all created by stylists at Chris Lane Salon Spa (3511 Mountain Lion Dr, Suite 210, Loveland). All accessories from Target.

LONG HAIR

Briana

Stylist Briana Syracuse, who specializes in subtle, natural highlights, exhibits several upcoming trends on Emily’s lush locks. In one look, she models sleek, long locks with a drastic middle part that brings focus to her bright baby blues. This classic style is reminiscent of the 1960s and 70s, when long, healthy, glossy tresses ruled all. The modern length and high shine bring this look squarely into 2020.

For her final look, Emily models something Tik Tok followers are noticing: subtle, slightly crimped waves that offer interest. These barely-there waves completely change up the overall look of Emily’s smooth strands, providing texture and depth.

For color, Briana chose a rich, espresso brown from the Redken line, on-trend for fall. The autumn sun will catch different colors and hues, offering varied dimensions to Emily’s long hair.

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Meghan sports two of fall’s most popular color and style trends: a smoky, ashy blonde lob.

While the shorter bobs of the past have enjoyed their fair share of popularity, this fall’s cut gets an update by leaving the hair slightly longer than the standard bob, which allows for versatility in styling. This style also represents fall’s move

BOBS Shannon

towards bold choices: what’s riskier than cutting off all of your hair for a delightfully new twist?

Meghan’s stylist, Shannon Moser, demonstrates a variety of fall’s trends. The beauty of the lob is it’s manageability and adaptability, allowing for a variety of styles. A deep side part paired with sleek hair turned up in a flirty flip at the bottom gives a fun way to mix up a straight-hair look.

Again, a simple shift to a crisp, clean middle part offers a sophisticated elegance that accents the season’s understated jeans-and-heels fashion sense. Add in those subtle, crimped waves for texture and interest.

S/O to @_shannyjeanmoser at @chrislane.salon Always making my icy blonde hair dreams come true

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ARTIST’S PALETTE (CONTINUED)

ACCESSORIES

Hannah

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Hannah, a stylist at Chris Lane Salon Spa, has an eye for accessorizing. Behind the scenes, she styled up Livi’s hair for this shoot.

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trends can be incorporated. By pulling her chocolate-brown locks into a low ponytail and leaving chunky tendril bangs out, another on-trend fall look is born.

In another look, Livi demonstrates how to use a giant scrunchie to pull the hair into a half-up, half-down ponytail, perfectly pairing with fall’s cozy, yet put-together vibe. Note the tiny baby braids tucked in unassumingly!

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Here, Livi’s look really hones in on the accessories popularized this fall. With her hair parted to the extreme side, Livi adds in one of fall’s favorite pieces: large statement barrettes that bring attention to her loose curls. When paired with another fall style--side-swept bangs--Livi is ready to greet the cool weather head on.

Another fall accessory is easily created simply by taking Emily’s part from the middle to the deep side, and then pulling her glossy hair into a low ponytail, another elegant fashion fall. By adding a bold ribbon to the simple pony, Emily stays on trend with fall’s comfortable elegance with accented ponytails taking centerstage.

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hunger

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eye-catching

accessories with a velvet blue headband. She pairs this with another major fall trend: long tendrils left out of a pulled back ponytail, accenting and framing the face.

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ARTIST’S PALETTE (CONTINUED)

For men, long and luscious curls are in.

Perms are back, as wavy hair can appear more lived-in and natural. This is perfectly demonstrated by model Riese. He had his long, undercut hairstyle permed by stylist Lindsey Midgett, who specializes in today’s trendy permed styles. This cut and perm provides Riese’s hair with on-point texture and dimension, while also giving him a minimal-fuss style that is easy to maintain.

Messy layers paired with curls allow men to have the “I woke up like this” look women are enjoying this season.

Too busy to maintain a certain hairstyle?

No problem! Model Jared has your answer.

His hair was buzzed completely, which gives him a clean, trendy look without the maintenance of daily styling. Just as with women, men will also see a balance of easygoing, yet put-together, hairstyles this autumn.

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LOCALLY OWNED

DESIGNER DREAMS HONORING A FAMILY’S LEGACY

BIRIDIANA TORRES’S FAMILY HAS A LONG HISTORY OF FOLLOWING THE AMERICAN

DREAM.

Her

grandfather,

Maximiano Garcilazo, came to the United States from Michoacán, Mexico, in his early 20s to pursue a better life. Shortly after, he brought his wife Margarita to join him so they could raise their children in their newly adopted country. Biri’s mother, Monica, was born in the United States.

When Biri decided to pursue her own dream of starting her fashion design business, IXO’LOYANA, her family couldn’t have been more supportive. Her mother has become her go-to person when she needs a second opinion, and Biri often sends her pictures of dresses and asks her for feedback.

Her father, Arturo Martinez, who was born in Mexico, also loves to see her creations.

“My parents are very proud and excited,” says Biri. “They love seeing a new finished dress or hearing about new opportunities.”

Biri knew from a young age that she wanted to design dresses. As a little girl, she would carry a notebook in which she would sketch every day. In high school, when she 28

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was getting ready for her junior prom, she couldn’t find a dress that matched the vision in her head. She ended up having to settle for what she could buy in a store.

“In my senior year, I was like, ‘That’s not going to happen again,’” she says. “So, for senior prom, I made my own dress. At the time, I didn’t know exactly what I was doing, I just did it. Surprisingly, it turned out really nice.”

That’s when she knew for sure that designing was her passion and what she wanted to do going forward. She applied to Colorado University and was accepted into their Design and Construction program. In addition to obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Apparel and Merchandising in 2016, she also interned for the Wedding Seamstress in Arvada during her junior year and at the Anabella Poletti Design House in Fort Collins during her senior year. The skills she learned at both places were invaluable.

“While I was interning, I was able to do things I didn’t learn in college,” says Biri. “I learned all the tricks you need to know, such as working with lace, which is so delicate, and how to make a wedding dress look structured. I also learned awesome tricks to make fittings and alterations easier.”

The first custom dress she made on consignment was in 2016 for a teenager celebrating her quinceañera, a celebration of a girl's fifteenth birthday common in many Latino communities. Shortly after, in 2017, she opened an Etsy Shop, and the orders started pouring in.

“I got many requests for custom dresses,” says Biri.

“Everything from a confirmation dress and a prom dress, to a first communion dress and wedding dress. Basically, anything that was formalwear.”

All of these dresses were custom designed for a particular individual, so no two dresses were the same. On average, it takes about two months to complete a custom dress, but she can make them faster if necessary. She also works on multiple dresses at a time.

Since making these dresses is very time consuming, she hasn’t had the time to do much else. Until now.

“I’m taking a break from custom dressing and taking the time to design a collection,” says Biri. “By making a collection, I feel that I can truly express myself as a designer. I have the ability to be very innovative and very creative.”

She is also doing this collection to reintroduce herself as an individual and as a designer. She has seen many small CONTINUED >

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businesses doing Meet the Maker posts on their social media pages, and decided that she is going to do a Meet the Maker collection. In

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this way, she says, she can let everyone know who she is, but in dress form. There will be a total of six dresses in the collection.

“Each dress is going to represent me in some sort of way,” says Biri. “So, the first dress is describing my Mexican American roots.

I call it Beautiful Roots.”

When you see it at first glance, it’s going to say USA on the corset which will be in sequins, which are reversible. The American flag is on a short, belted skirt. But then, when I switch the sequins up, it will reveal the word Mexico. And when I drop the skirt it becomes a long skirt which will reveal the Mexican flag.”

Biri removed a Mexican eagle from a shirt she already had and sewed it onto the skirt to look like part of the flag. For the American portion of the skirt, she says she was lucky to find the most perfect upholstery fabric for the blue and white stars and the red and white stripes. It works wonderfully because it gives the skirt some structure.

For the second dress in the collection, she decided to do an inside out dress. This is to show how much work it takes to make a dress. The third dress will be an ethical dress that uses vegan leather; Biri is a vegan. The fourth dress will represent how much family means to her, so she’ll be using a family tree as an inspiration. The fifth dress will represent her aunt’s name, IXA’LOYANA, which is also the name of her brand.

This name, she says, has a meaning behind it. Many of the letters represent the moon in some way.

The first two letters, she says, represent Ix Chel, a moon goddess from Mayan mythology. The “L” represents Luna, which is Spanish for moon. The “O” represents the shape of the moon, and “ANA” are the last letters of her full name, Biridiana. And Diana, in Roman mythology, is a moon goddess as well.

“When I first started, I remember looking up at the sky whenever

Designing and completing the Beautiful Roots dress: 1 Designing the original look of the dress on paper.

I didn’t feel inspired,” says Biri. “It would make me realize that we live in a beautiful world with a beautiful sky and moon, which I connect with my brand because I feel it is classy and edgy.”

2 Draping the muslin on the dress form in order to develop the pattern.

The last and final dress in the collection will be more of a casual outfit. This will be something that she would wear to a show or a concert. She expects the whole collection to take about five to six months to complete.

3 Machine and hand sewing to bring all the elements of the dress together.

“I feel blessed to have the opportunity to start a business in the U.S. because my family sacrificed and worked very hard to make it to this country,” she says. “I also feel inspired to

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continue growing and achieve more not only for me, but for my

as well as the Mexican representation on the dress.

family and community as well.”

To learn more about Biri and IXA’LOYANA, go to instagram.com/ixaloyana.

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DRESS UP YOUR PLATE MAHI MAHI WITH PEACH SALSA PHOTOGRAPHY AL MILLIGAN IMAGES

INGREDIENTS Fish Fillets: 3 Tbsp Summer Peach Vinegar

Salsa: 2 Avocados, quartered

3 Tbsp Basil Genovese Olive Oil 2 Peaches, quartered 1 Tbsp Mediterranean Rub

1/4 cup White Balsamic

Lime Fresco Sea Salt

Vinegar - 1 tsp Lime Juice

Fresh Ground Black Pepper 1 tsp Lime Fresco Sea Salt 4 Mahi Mahi Fillets - 1/4 cup Cilantro, minced

DIRECTIONS 1. Whisk together the vinegar, olive oil, rub, salt and pepper in a small shallow baking dish. Add the Mahi Mahi and turn to coat.

2. Marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour, turning once.

3. Preheat grill to 350 degrees.

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7. Add vinegar, lime juice, salt, and cilantro. Mix well.

8. Garnish Mahi Mahi with Peach Salsa and enjoy!

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STYLING TIP 1

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Plate grilled Mahi Mahi on the bias and top with

Place a small sprig of cilantro on top of peach salsa.

peach salsa.

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Place a lime on top of the stem of cilantro.

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DIY Duotone Statement Earrings SHAKE UP YOUR JEWELRY BOX WITH THESE HANDMADE GEOMETRIC EARRINGS— PERFECT FOR YOURSELF OR AS A GIFT FOR YOUR BEST LADIES

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SUPPLIES + 2 half-circle stamping blanks + 2 large gold bars + 2 medium gold bars + 2 ear wires + Jump rings, assorted sizes + Embroidery thread + Metal punch + Bent nose forceps + Needle nose pliers

DIRECTIONS 1. Make sure to have all of your materials

them in the order you want your earrings to flow. You can see how we arranged ours, but consider switching up the placement of each item for varying earring styles.

3. Mark where each of the holes line up on the individual pieces. These spots are where you’ll be creating holes with the metal punch to connect each item with jump rings.

4. Once you have your spots marked, carefully and precisely punch holes in your individual pieces. Once all of your holes are punched, connect each piece with the desired size of jump ring.

gathered before starting the project for easy assembly.

5. For an added touch, punch extra holes in the bottom piece and finish off with

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2. Take your half-circle stamping blanks, large

knotted embroidery thread for a bohemian

gold bars and medium gold bars and arrange

tassel effect.

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PIECE BY PIECE Use both your bent nose forceps and needle nose pliers to secure each end of the jump ring. Gently twist the jump ring to open the gap, and place the jump ring through the holes in the pieces you are connecting. When securely through both pieces, gently twist the jump ring in the opposite direction to close the gap and secure the pieces.

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