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Formerly known as Wine & Roses, the Tasting At Woodward Park is an exclusive garden party event that continues the Tulsa Garden Center’s tradition of matching upscale wines and delectable hors d’oeuvres while enjoying some of the most beautiful gardens in Tulsa.

-Space is limited to the first 400 guests so reserve your tickets today!

- Proceeds benefit the Tulsa Garden Center’s Mission

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Oklahoma Heart Institute invites you to a FREE Yoga Session to celebrate World AFib Awareness Month!

Wednesday, Wednesday, September September 6th 6th 2017 2017 5:15 5:15 –– 6:30 6:30 p.m. p.m.

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SHOP THE FARM FOR SOME OF TULSA’S FINEST RETAIL. Dressing for success or a fine evening out. Getting comfortable for a lazy weekend around the house. It’s all about putting on what you love. From the board room to the great outdoors to life’s most unforgettable moments, The Farm offers up all the retail, accessories and variety you could wish for.

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What's Your Style?

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s September comes and the change of weather approaches, so comes one of the essential issues of the season: the fashion issue.

Fashion: a—a prevailing custom, usage or style; b (1)—the prevailing style (as in dress) during a particular time; (2)—a garment in such a style.

SEPTEMBER 2017 PUBLISHER

Kathy Slemp | Kslemp@LifestylePubs.com CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Wade Bray, Dr. Mark Davis, Jessica Ford, Kristi Hayes, Sean O’Keefe, Debra Laizure, Cherlyn Reeves

Your style says a lot about you. It can signify where you came from, what you do and even bring to light some suppressed parts of your personality that come out only through the way you express yourself through your clothing.

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So how do you express yourself? No matter your style, this fall there is something for everyone. When you're feeling like the seasons and need a little change to your wardrobe, try some of these fall 2017 fashion trends—straight from the runways: • Mad for Plaid • Winter Florals • Dazzling Denim • Sparkling Silvers • Raging Red • Authentic Americana • Trench Time • Flocking Feathers

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Whatever it is you choose to flaunt this season, may the contents of these pages inspire you to stand tall, stay confident and try out some new trends.

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Biscuit Acres renamed Benjamin's Biscuit Acres to honor John Benjamin

In a surprise presentation at Saint Simeons, Fellow Southside Rotary Club members, the Biscuit Acres Volunteer Association and key members of the City of Tulsa Parks Department presented John Benjamin with a banner depicting the new sign to be placed at the entrance of the Biscuit Acres Dog Park renaming the Park in his honor.

John Benjamin with the banner depicting the new sign to be placed at Biscuit Acres. John was instrumental in Biscuit Acres becoming a reality.

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Around Town

AROUND TOWN

SMOKE & MIRRORS, ALL KEYED UP

Proceeds from The Tasting at Woodward Park benefit the mission of providing horticultural and environmental education opportunities while serving as horticultural headquarters for the Tulsa area. TulsaGardenCenter.com or 918-576-5155

HALLOWEEN FESTIVAL AT THE CASTLE OF MUSKOGEE Fall is in the air, which means the Halloween Festival at the Castle of Muskogee is here! Only a short drive from Tulsa, the Ghost Hosts’ of Oklahoma’s 60-acre park would like you to join them on Fridays and Saturdays, September 29th through

Raising money for a great cause, Clarehouse’s annual fundraising

October 28th from 6 to 10 p.m. You’ll find a collection of culinary

gala, Smoke & Mirrors, All Keyed Up, takes place September 28th

creations, 30+ shops for crafts, décor, clothing, and delightful

at 6 p.m. at River Spirit Casino Resort. Attendees will enjoy dinner,

entertainment for the entire family! Much more than a Haunted

games, raffles, a wine and whiskey pull, photo booth and caricatures,

House, the Castle provides an array of thrills on multiple attrac-

followed by the Big Show Dueling Pianos and dancing.

tions. The goal is to create one-of-a-kind memories of fun and

“We are planning a fabulous evening with high energy entertain-

adventure to everyone; Guests and Cast alike!

ment in Tulsa’s most exciting new venue,” says Betsy Pettit, Event

Families are encouraged to plan a trip to Halloween Land, a

Chair. “Community support of Clarehouse care is crucial and we are

carnival themed area which is ideal for younger castle goers.

looking forward to celebrating with our donors!”

Activities include kid-friendly games, face painting, and prizes

All proceeds from Smoke & Mirrors support Clarehouse, a non-profit

with absolutely no scares!

dedicated to 24-hour compassionate care for dying people in need.

Parking and admission to the Halloween Village is FREE. Tickets

Dollars raised will fund more than 20% of the charity’s annual budget.

must be purchased for each attraction and prices range from $3.00

The final days’ care that Clarehouse offers is free of charge, so the orga-

to $15.00 with Combo Specials available. Advance tickets may be

nization depends on the generosity of the community. Clarehouse offers

purchased on-line. OKCastle.com

dying individuals the support to pursue a peaceful death, living out final days as they choose, while supporting loved ones in their grief journey.

Sponsorship Chair Ted Sherwood states “We are thrilled to be

PLANT PROPAGATION CLASS AT THE TULSA GARDEN CENTER

closing in on our goal and are deeply grateful to our generous spon-

Join local landscape designer/horticulturist Cherlyn Reeves

sors.” Presenting Sponsors are John and Kristie Gibson. Benefactors

for a fun learning session at the Tulsa Garden Center on Tuesday,

are the Ruth Nelson Family Foundation and the George Kaiser Family

September 12th at 6:30 p.m. In this 90 minute session you will learn

Foundation. Patrons are the Jess L. and Miriam B. Stevens Foundation

the basics on how to propagate several different types of plant mate-

and Barbara and Arlo DeKraai.

rial by using different propagation methods. Some are so simple

Tickets are $125 and on sale now at AllKeyedUp.org or Clarehouse.org, and sponsorships are still available.

Contact Stacy Brah at 918-893-6150 for more information.

THE TASTING AT WOODWARD PARK The Tulsa Garden Center will present a spectacular new fundraising event, The Tasting at Woodward Park, on Friday, September 29th, 2017.

you won’t believe how easy it can be. Plant propagation is a fun and inexpensive way to increase your plant material without buying them from the store. This demonstration will include a plant give away at the end of the session that Mrs. Reeves has propagated herself for this learning session – while supplies last. TulsaGardenCenter.com

OKLAHOMA CARING AWARDS

For over 20 years, the Tulsa Garden Center hosted An Evening of

Mark D. Tiernan D.M.D. is one of the 18 finalists for the second

Wine & Roses, a much-beloved event which truly embodied elegance

annual Oklahoma Caring Awards, presented by Hospitality House.

in the garden. For 2017, this historic event has been transformed into

Winners in six distinct categories will receive a $1,000.00 award, as

an updated and gorgeous experience which continues the tradition

well as recognition for their outstanding caring role.

of matching upscale wines with delectable hors d'oeuvres, all while enjoying some of the most beautiful gardens in Tulsa.

"I am humbled & honored to be counted as one of three of these fine candidates. Should I be selected as the top recipient,

This exclusive Garden Party event is set on a redesigned Woodward

the money will be used to provide free dentistry, toys at Christmas

Park location, encompassing the top terrace of the Rose Garden

and special Holiday Celebrations for 1,000’s of Oklahoma kids &

as well as the ever-stunning Linnaeus Teaching Garden. Enjoy a

parents." - Mark D. Tiernan D.M.D.

beautiful evening under the stars with delicious food and drink and,

“In time of crisis, Oklahomans have always been known for their

finally, look forward to a dramatic end-of-evening display as fireworks

spirit of caring for their communities, neighbors and strangers,” says

brighten the night sky at 9:30 p.m.

Toni Moore, President and CEO of Hospitality House.

Reservations are required and space is limited to the first 400 guests.

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Around Town

(CON TI N U ED)

The second annual Oklahoma Caring Awards will be held on Sept.

Teachers from specific schools are invited to shop and the store is not

14th at the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel Tulsa - Warren Place. The

open to the public. An invitation is extended based on the number

event will honor the 18 finalist. There will also be a silent and live

of children in the school who are enrolled in the USDA National

auction, with all proceeds to benefit the mission of Hospitality House.

School Lunch Program. For more information on The Pencil Box or to

Hospitality House is a mission of Philos Hospitality, Inc., a nonprofit

purchase tickets for the gala, visit PencilBoxTulsa.org. Deadline for

organization that provides lodging, meals, prayer support, transportation assistance and health and caregiving education to families facing a medical crisis away from home.

Tickets are on sale at HHTulsa.org/okcaringawards. For sponsorship information, call 918.794.0088 ext. 205.

OKLAHOMA JOE’S PLANNING 2017 EXPANSION

tickets is September 22nd.

LINDE OKTOBERFEST TULSA Linde Oktoberfest brings the best of Bavarian culture to Tulsa October 19-22 at River West Festival Park, 2100 S. Jackson Ave. The four day festival features huge tents with more than 50 different beers, authentic German food, live music, an arts and crafts markthaus, a carnival, and German-themed games and pop-up activities.

Joe Davidson, Founder and CEO of Oklahoma Joe’s Barbecue

Festival tickets are $10 at the gate or $7 in advance, and admission is

& Catering, announced that the Oklahoma company recently relo-

free for children 12 and younger. Zeeco Family Friday offers free admis-

cated from inside Cain’s Ballroom, to the The Pythian Building, at 5th

sion on October 20 until 4 p.m. Advance tickets, VIP packages, mass-

and Boulder and opening a new location in Catoosa. In reference to

krugs and more are available for purchase at TulsaOktoberfest.org.

the move downtown, Joe said, “We loved working inside the historic

Oktoberfest Inc., a non-profit 501(c)3 organization with a mission

Cain’s Ballroom and will miss the fun music scene. This beautiful

to produce an authentic celebration of Tulsa’s German Heritage that

new location will be more convenient for the folks who live and work

will benefit and enhance Tulsa and its River Parks System. Proceeds

downtown. Right in the middle of it all.” Downtown will be open for

from Linde Oktoberfest Tulsa benefit River Parks Authority.

lunch on weekdays, and will be available for private events after hours.

The Catoosa location will serve a different audience: “We’re so

FESTIVAL HOURS

Thursday, Oct. 19: 5 p.m.–11 p.m.

excited to be opening a store across for the Hard Rock Casino in

Friday, Oct., 20: 11 a.m.–1 a.m.

the Catoosa Hills Shopping Center. We believe this will be a great

Saturday, Oct. 21: 11 a.m.–1 a.m.

location for Catoosa families, highway travelers, as well as hotel and

Sunday, Oct. 22: 12 p.m.–6 p.m.

casino guests. For more information visit OKJoes.com.

CAPTAIN MARK KELLY: TO INFINITY AND BEYOND The Tulsa Town Hall Speaker Series presents Captain Mark Kelly;

LOCAL INDUSTRY LEADER LENDS A HELPING HAND AND PARTNERS WITH THE COMPETITION Tulsa based cell phone repair company, PHONEDOCTORS®, has

• Astronaut and U.S. Navy Captain

chosen to buck the status quo. With the words “LOVE PEOPLE”

• Commander of Space Shuttle Endeavor’s final mission

emblazoned on their 4-story, modern and industrial, downtown cor-

• Husband of former U.S. Representative (AZ) Gabby Giffords

porate headquarters—Alex Iser and his team are staying true to the

Highly decorated American astronaut Captain Mark Kelly com-

cause and practicing what they preach.

manded the space shuttles Endeavor and Discovery and visited the

Approached in late Spring of this year by Jeremy Martin, President

International Space Station four times. He also partnered with his

of TWO & A HALF WHITE GUYS. LLC DBA “FlamingoFix.com”— a

identical twin brother, astronaut Scott Kelly, in a historic yearlong

Metro Tulsa, owned and operated, mobile repair business that can

NASA study on how space affects the human body. Mark Kelly is

come to an individual’s home or office to repair broken iPhones,

now a space and aviation contributor for NBC News and MSNBC.

iPads, and Samsung Galaxy devices—Iser chose to embrace Martin

The event will be held September 15th in the Chapman Music Hall

and his team’s young company.

of the Tulsa Performing Arts Center (PAC), 3rd and Cincinnati.

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THIRD ANNUAL COCKTAILS FOR CRAYONS GALA

FlamingoFix.com will be rebranded as PHONEDOCTORS® MOBILE TECHS expanding the services that both companies previously offered, including, but not limited to: Cell Phone and Tablet Device Sales and Repairs, TV Delivery and Installation, and Home and Office IT Support—which will be available for customers in the

The Pencil Box will be hosting their 3rd annual Cocktails for

next 12 months. PHONEDOCTORS® and TWO & A HALF WHITE

Crayons Gala on October 6th at the Tulsa Historical Society, 2445

GUYS have also committed to donate 10% of their joint venture’s

South Peoria Avenue from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy Heavy Hors d’oeu-

profit to schools, churches, and worthwhile causes hoping to cre-

vres, Specialty Cocktails and the Music of Double Treble.

ate educational, racial, and spiritual healing and growth in Tulsa

The Pencil Box is a retail store where teachers can shop once a month for free school supplies for their students and classrooms.

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and the surrounding communities.

The future looks bright for all.

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Trend Setter

A Modern Day Fountain of Youth

ACHIEVING THAT YOUTHFUL APPEARANCE ARTICLE DR. MARK DAVIS

Dr. Mark Davis

Botox and Dermal Fillers

Treatment

When discussing facial injectables with people who come in to

Treatment time is very quick, 5 minutes or less, with no real down-

our office, the conversation usually starts with two questions: What

time associated with it, although there are some rare possible side

exactly are injectables, and, what are their uses? The two main

effects that will be reviewed by the treating physician beforehand.

groups of injectables are botulinum toxins and dermal fillers. The line

You may encounter some slight bruising or swelling, but this usually

between botulinum toxins (the most well-known brand is Botox) and

starts to fade in 24 hours and can typically be covered with make-up.

dermal fillers can sometimes seem blurred, so here is a quick primer

Avoidance of alcohol, aspirin or anti-inflammatory medications for a

on what they are and what they do. For clarity, from here on I’ll refer

period of time before treatment helps reduce bruising. The effects of

to botulinum toxins as ‘Botox’.

Botox will start to be visible in 2-10 days and begins to wear off in 3-4

Botox

months. As the treated muscles regain movement, lines and wrinkles

Botox is a natural, purified protein. The mechanism by which

will begin to reappear and require retreatment. Over time, with each retreatment, the muscles become ‘trained’ to relax and usually either

it works is really quite simple; when injected into facial muscles it

less Botox is required or treatments last longer.

blocks the transmitters between the motor nerves, but doesn’t actu-

Dermal Fillers

ally affect the muscle itself. Once the motor nerve transmitters are interrupted the muscle cannot contract (or contract as strongly as

Dermal fillers are smooth injectable gels made from naturally

before) which results in the skin wrinkle above the muscle smoothing

occurring hyaluronic acid. They add volume to weakened facial fea-

out. In addition to smoothing wrinkles in the forehead, between the

tures and can stimulate collagen growth. Dermal fillers are all unique

eyes, outside corners of eyes (crow’s feet), and around the lips, it

but all share two specific qualities. First, they plump skin and gently

can be used in the jaw muscle for clenching relief (TMJ), orofacial

lift it, and second, they motivate the body to create its own natural

pain, some tension-type headaches, and as a complement to esthetic

collagen. As we age, our natural collagen and hyaluronic acid (HA) in

dentistry, e.g.; correcting ‘gummy smiles’.

the skin diminishes and our cells lose their ability to reproduce more

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of these youthful components. As this process continues, our skin starts to sag and lines and wrinkles develop. When filler is added to these areas, a lifting and smoothing effect occurs, giving our skin a more youthful appearance.

Treatment The treatment involves injecting the filler into targeted folds, lines and wrinkles. This process can be used in a variety of places. Including cheeks, mid face lines, smoker wrinkles around the mouth and the lips. Treatment takes between 30-45 minutes, depending on how many areas are treated and the amount volume loss. Results will be noticed immediately and can last from a year up to 24 months.

Facial injection pain is very minimal, with the exception of the lips, which contain more nerves. As an added comfort bonus, in my office I can numb the lips, and make the experience pain free. Unlike Botox, fillers can be reversed if needed but are somewhat more apt to slightly bruise and swell in the areas injected. When the fillers start to diminish, you will need to ‘top off’ the area to maintain the youthful volume achieved at the initial appointment.

Often, patients will come in the office pointing to a specific line or wrinkle that they don't like, but it’s best to look at the whole face and avoid treating just one

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WEIGHT LOSS

SECRETS TAP INTO YOUR DNA FOR REAL RESULTS ARTICLE JESSICA FORD

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Whether it's Atkins or Paleo, or even the lollipop or cabbage soup diet, each one promises a way to shed some extra pounds. And guess what? It works! For a while...

True, many diets will shrink you down, but typically only for a few weeks or sadly, a few days. And then the weight comes raging back,

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Experts who first practiced DNA testing claim with this personalized diet plan, people

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can lose three times more than they would if they used calorie counting diets. To test its

these fad diets with no long-term value attached.

claims, a study of 191 obese participants was conducted by dividing the individuals into

But if these don’t work, what will?

two groups with only one group following the DNA Diet.

The findings of the research were then discussed in front of the panel at the European

USE YOUR OWN DNA

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But what if you could unlock your own fat

DNA diet lowered their BMI by 1.8 points on average, while the other group succeeded

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lowering it only by 1.3 points on an average. Furthermore, the participants following the

tomized plan designed solely for one specific

DNA Diet also built more muscle strength at an average of 6.1% compared to the 5.3%

person to help them lose weight and help their

by the other group. All in all, participants on the DNA Diet lost 33% more weight when

body become more efficient.

compared with those counting calories.

Tammy Germolik-Giboney with SlimGENEration says, "First, we swab the client's inner cheek

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ARTICLE WADE BRAY PHOTOGRAPHY KORBEN T.

Oklahoma Fashion Initiative

Runway Tulsa finale featuring Joshua Christensen design.

CREATING, FOSTERING AND PROMOTING OKLAHOMA'S FASHION INDUSTRY

"O

ur goal with Runway Tulsa is fairly simple,” says the show’s

Runway Tulsa • FASHION ON THE SQUARE

Executive Producer Jon Terry.

This year marks the second of the annual week of fashion events and activities. The

“We’re bringing a fashion show

2017 edition will feature three public events beginning Thursday, September 28th with

to Tulsa meant to entertain, impress and

Fashion in the Square. The free event held each year at Utica Square features a runway

inspire.” Terry is saying a lot in that short

show of Utica Square retailers, in-store activities and giveaways, along with a Passport

description. Runway Tulsa is the public face

Promotion. For more information on Fashion in the Square visit UticaSquare.com.

of Oklahoma Fashion Initiative, a nonprofit

• FASHION FRIDAY

organization established to create, foster and

Friday night Runway Tulsa moves into the Cox Business Center’s Assembly Hall for

promote Oklahoma's fashion industry. With a

Fashion Friday. This year’s Friday night runway show will feature some of Tulsa’s finest

focus on education and manufacturing, OFI

boutiques showing their favorite selections of the season and will close with four of the

will utilize educational programs, mentor-

organization’s specially selected emerging designers. The Fashion Friday show will be

ships and a small batch manufacturing facil-

produced by Runway Tulsa with 100% of the proceeds going to Martha’s Foundation

ity to create and develop a fashion district in

- a local non-profit organization providing pregnant teens with a safe residence and

Tulsa and cultivate fashion talent across the

assisting them in becoming independent and productive community members. Tickets

state of Oklahoma.

to this event are available at RunwayTulsa.com.

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Runway Tulsa finale featuring Alexis Monsanto design.

• FINALE

Saturday night, September 30th, Runway Tulsa remains in the Assembly Hall for the 2017 Runway Tulsa Finale. The show, one of region’s best, features four designers from across the United States alongside two of Oklahoma’s finest. “Our intent with the Finale each year is to bring four outstanding designers to Tulsa and always mix in two of our best Oklahoma designers,” says Terry. “We believe this year’s lineup continues the excellent momentum of last year’s show.” The OFI team delights in the fact that when showing photos from last year’s Finale viewers are never able to identify the local designs. This year’s lineup includes: a Project Runway Season Winner from Portland, a Nigerian-born, Canadian transplant, a Miami-based art student turned designer, a self-taught designer recently voted Denver’s Best Fashion Designer, a Tulsa fashion icon, and a young local designer honing his skills at one of the country’s top fashion schools.

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FASHION INITIATIVE (CON TI N U ED)

The Designers • MICHELLE LESNIAK

Native Portlandian and thrift store junkie, Michelle Lesniak hasn’t followed the traditional path down fashion lane. Born into a family of quilters, seamstresses, and interior decorators, needle and thread were predestined to find their way into her hands. From a young age, Michelle took her minimal clothing allowance and hit thrift and vintage stores, where she purchased wacky pieces that she altered to fit her taste. By remaking previously worn garments, she learned construction, destruction, and how to tailor garments.

Michelle continued to fill her closet with her own creations while attending the School of the Art Institute of Chicago where she studied the art of printmaking. Lithography, silk-screening, etching, and woodblock printing eventually found their way onto fabric and the Michelle Lesniak textile was born. Using these textiles, she constructed artist gowns and sculptures.

Determined to jumpstart her career in fashion, Michelle tried out for Project Runway, landing a spot on Season 11. Her lack of formal training gave her an edge; there were no rules to follow. As a self-proclaimed, professional rule breaker, Michelle won the season and the ability to design full-time.

• ESÉ AZÉNABOR

Esé Azénabor’s designs are inspired by the arts and her culture. They are daring, luxurious, extravagant, and shows her artistic side through her beading and attention to detail. The Nigerian-born, Canadian transplant got to Texas as fast as she could, although her arrival on the fashion scene required a few additional detours.

Hailing from a family who considered fashion design more of a hobby than a career, Esé swept her creative urges under the rug. The Azénabor name was grounded in the fields of medicine, law, and engineering, and she, in turn, attended the University of Windsor in Canada, majoring in accounting; and later pursued a Master’s Degree at Southern Methodist University, during which time she started designing dresses for herself, friends and family.

In 2012 Azénabor launched her self-titled ready-to-wear line. Sitting at her sewing machine, she conceptualized her fascination for heavy hand-beading, crocheted lace, exquisite fabrics and embroidery. Inspired by a combination of vintage African, Egyptian, and contemporary European influences, she merged these influences to create the debut of Esé Azénabor has now debuted five collections including her Fall/ Winter 2015 collection inspired by Henry, her Spring/Summer 2016 Garden of Eden Collection during New York’s Fashion Week and has proven to be a creative force and an innovative designer to watch.

• LISU VEGA

Lisu Vega, began her design career fully immersed in the visual art world. As an art student, she explored several art languages, including graphic art, which helped her later to develop her own visual patterns as part of her holistic process of investigation and exploration of concepts and ideas for each project.

Among her runway appearances, Vega has showcased her collections at Miami International Fashion Week, New York Fashion Week 2014 – 2016 in NYC, Dominican Republic Fashion Week, Kansas City Fashion Week, Salon LEXUS and The Collection Moda-Jamaica.

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Runway Tulsa finale featuring Joshua Christensen design.

her Couture and Ready-to-wear luxurious collection.

Her work has been recognized and included in art exhibits in

providing custom order designs for his clients, with the most often

the United States and Venezuela; in editorials in publications such

requested being gorgeous evening gowns, flirty cocktail dresses, styl-

as: Ocean Drive Magazine, Venue Magazine, Revista Uno, Tinsel

ish suits, coats, and one-of-a-kind wedding gowns. Velardi’s vision is

Tokyo Magazine, Complot Magazine, Vogue Magazine, and Innova

to make every woman feel sexy, confident and beautiful when wearing

Magazine; and seen on: Fashion TV, E Entertainment, Cosmopolitan

his designs. His grandmother, mother and sister serve as his inspiration

TV, AFP, NBC News, Univision, Telemundo and CNN en Español.

enabling him to design for women of any age.

In 2014 Lisu won first prize in the Eastern Air Lines Flight

• NIKKI WARREN

Attendant Uniform Competition and became the Head Designer

Tulsan Nikki Warren has been designing ready to wear clothing

for Eastern Air Lines from 2014 to 2017. Her clothing lines and

for women for over 15 years. As a child, she was mesmerized with

accessories are available in exclusive locations in New York,

clothing and fashion. Spawning mainly from her home environment

Miami, Atlanta, Panama, Venezuela, Jamaica and Brazil.

where her mother was an aspiring designer, she was heavily influ-

• GINO VELARDI

enced by her mother’s sewing and design. She learned her basic

Gino Velardi is a Colorado native who is fulfilling his childhood

sewing and design skills from her mother, and refined them as she

dream of becoming a fashion designer. Despite no formal fashion

matured as a designer.

design training, Velardi’s dedication, hard work and continuous

Today, Warren creates ready to wear clothing for women in sim-

research have enabled him to establish himself as a working

ple and chic silhouettes. She delights in varied fabrics, colors and

designer. His efforts have been validated with awards and media

prints, depending on the season, and enjoys mixing unlikely textiles

attention culminated in Gino being voted Denver’s Best Fashion

to create unique looks. In addition to developing her creative vision

Designer at the first annual Denver Style Expo in 2011.

one of her primary focuses is to create ready to wear collections full

Velardi’s style focuses on apparel created with luxurious fabrics,

of silhouettes that compliment many body shapes and sizes.

elegant designs and fearless sexuality. He has created a niche by

Runway Tulsa finale featuring Nikki Warren design.

Runway Tulsa finale featuring Joshua Christensen design.

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Runway Tulsa finale featuring Grant Karpin design.

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FASHION INITIATIVE (CON TI N U ED)

• RAUL FLORES

“Raul Flores is the prototype Oklahoma Fashion Initiative story,” says OFI’s Associate Director Wade Bray. “Timing is everything, and Raul – while on the leading edge of our program – has everything it takes to be our first real success story!” Flores, who grew up in Tulsa took his considerable talents to FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) in New York City last year and hopes to return after the Runway Tulsa Finale. Through their scholarship program OFI hopes to contribute to Flores’ continued development at FIT and believes he has the talent to be the first recipient of their Launch Grant – an annual grant designed to provide financial, marketing, manufacturing and distribution assistance to a designer launching their brand to the world.

Finale. Photography: Rip Stell

Giving Back In addition to the afore mentioned grant, OFI’s Educational Program utilizes scholarships, mentorships and an intern program to develop designers, merchandisers, and other fashion-related professionals. The scholarship program includes an in-state scholarship program, and an advanced scholarship to send students to elite programs like Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) in New York City, and Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising (FIDM) in Los Angeles.

Looking Forward Phase 3 of Oklahoma Fashion Initiative’s effort is centered around the creation of a small batch manufacturing facility in Tulsa.

Small batch manufacturing caters to designers that require lower quantities of their apparel than can be feasibly produced at standard manufacturing facilities. This facility will be constructed to provide apparel in quantities from 6 to 2,000 pieces per unit at prices affordable to developing designers.

OFI is currently working with charitable foundations, state and local entities and interested individuals to fund their programs.

To get involved or get more information about Oklahoma Fashion Initiative visit OklahomaFashionInitiative.org.

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Water & Woods

Before Photo

pool ARTICLE CHERLYN REEVES

TOM’S TAKES OUTDOOR LIVING TO A NEW LEVEL

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T

he Tom’s Design team met with the Hurst family right before the Home and Garden Show this last March

to discuss their need for a pool house in their back yard.

The property already had a nice outdoor kitchen area and a nice large pool. The only thing missing was a pool house where guests could come and relax and enjoy the shade after a mid-day swim.

So the Tom’s team of designers and architects got together with the homeowner to discuss the project and to start laying out the design.

The initial area suggested for the pool house would be naturally near the pool. This area currently had a nice planting bed with mature crape myrtles and roses that would need to be taken out before the project could get started. It seemed at first like a waste to take out all the mature plant material, but in the end the overall results were worth losing a few crape myrtles and roses for this project.

As the drawings came together the project became very detail oriented. This project unlike most projects was more like building a small house.

The footprint for this pool house ended up being 500 square feet in total; it

house PROJECT

included a pool house bathroom and a pool storage room on the back.

The bathroom would be equipped with a small toilet and vanity area to help keep wet feet out of the homeowner’s residence. The bathroom would also include a floor drain for easy cleaning, can lighting, a vent fan on a timer switch, and a heat and air system would even be included in the pool house bathroom.

Adjacent to the pool house bathroom the architect drew in a nice storage room that would help hold all the pool toys, towels and chemicals and it would also hold the control system for the audio/video unit that was installed for the homeowner.

The overall structure would include a 22’ tall custom designed chimney that would also include a copper chimney cap and a custom floating mantle built by the team at Toms Outdoor Living to hold the television.

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The structure was designed to mimic the

getting into the pool area. Also, the home-

existing outdoor kitchen area which was built

owner talked about having a small putting

previously and to match the architecture on

green area out in the lawn as well.

the home and the adjacent garage.

This was a very intriguing idea! So, the Tom’s

We wanted this pool house to look like it

team gathered up some information for the

was built when the home was built. So, we

homeowner and started working on a plan for

took careful consideration when designing

the artificial turf areas. The plan came together

and while building. We made sure to use

very well and would also include some flag-

the same pitch, the same shingles, and the

stone steppers to be cut into the artificial turf

same brick from the house and garage so the

just like we typically do in the regular turf areas.

structure would blend in well.

As the project began to unfold and the

The structure would include can light-

walls of the structure began to form you could

ing, infrared heaters, speakers from the

see the excitement from the homeowners

audio/video system, a large ceiling fan

and their children. They were very excited

and exterior lighting installed near the

to have such an amazing space where they

bathroom and storage room.

could spend several months out of the year.

After all the design work was completed,

After two months and two weeks of con-

construction began a few weeks into April.

struction the project was completed. A few

The homeowner gave us a little bit of a chal-

minor details would finish up the project for

lenge and asked if we could finish this proj-

the homeowners just a few weeks into June.

ect for them by the end of May. April being

The rain during the month of April did put us

a very wet month this year became a very

behind a bit, but we pressed on and finished

challenging month for us.

the project in a timely manner.

During the construction of the pool house

The family is now enjoying their pool

the homeowner came to us with an idea of

house on a regular basis and has plans for

putting artificial turf around the pool and

many fun family events at the pool house

structure to help keep grass and debris from

over the next several years.

Cherlyn Reeves is a landscape designer and project manager with Tom’s Outdoor Living.

You can also find Cherlyn teaching classes at the Tulsa Garden Center.

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I

t wasn’t long ago that the Thornton YMCA in Tulsa, Oklahoma wasn’t much to look at. Built in 1968, adjacent to

a large county park located in the heart of residential Tulsa, the Thornton YMCA was once a thriving family fitness center. However, the many years of use and the changing nature of both fitness and family recreation over the last half century left many looking for more modern options. Today, the tides have turned in every way, and the new Tandy Family YMCA feels like an experience once again.

“The Y was in an ideal location; it just lacked appeal and functionality,” said Jeremy Carlisle, an Associate Principal and landscape architect with GH2 Architects, the architecture and design firm responsible for the facility’s transformation. Taking on a new name in honor of the primary donor, the Tandy Family YMCA’s $21 million improvement program included the renovation of the existing facility and a new 60,000-square-foot addition. Basketball courts, fitness studios, child care and family learning environments were modernized in the renovated spaces, while the newly constructed addition features a three-pool indoor aquatic center, combining a family pool, a lap pool, and a therapy pool. There is also 4,000 square feet of space dedicated to a new partnership between the Y and the University of Oklahoma Physicians Sports Medicine and OU Physical

dynamic new ‘splash garden’ located at the new facility’s pri-

Therapy. The partnership’s purpose is to study and address

mary entrance. Carlisle explained that the splash garden’s color

some of the community’s health and wellness challenges.

treatment and design share the story of the Arkansas River as it

“The inspiration for the design was to invite the com-

cuts a path east through Oklahoma’s rolling hills, an area known

munity in by creating a much stronger connection to

locally as Green Country. “The splash garden will be the new

the nearby county park and the larger regional context

Tandy Family YMCA’s initial impression the first time someone

as well,” Carlisle said. That connection is embodied in a

visits the Y and every time they return.”

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Designed to entertain children of all ages, the entirely redeveloped facility applies Universal Design strategies to effectively engage toddlers, seniors, and everyone in between. The entry feature also needed to be a beautiful, year-round work of art, highly activated in the summer and durable enough to withstand constant use and weather. As a wet play surface, the hardscape materials needed to account for a coefficient of friction that makes them safe

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“The concept behind the overall design was developed without knowing exactly what the finish materials would be,” said Carlisle. The complexity of executing the design vision began with the details of incorporating two distinct concrete treatments, which had to be poured above the network of lines and drainage channels required to support the water features. The concrete scope also involved multiple grades of work, permeable and impermeable surfaces, and a variety of adjacencies to natural stone walls and the exterior walls of the new building addition.

Bomanite has been at the forefront of innovation in concrete flatwork since the mid-1950s. Carlisle had previous experience working with Bomanite of Tulsa and appreciates owner Charles Foster’s hands-on nature and attention to detail in developing the work. “There were really a lot of different requirements in choosing the right materials for the splash garden and Bomanite met them all,” Carlisle said. He added that it feels good to be able to turn over the entire scope of work for architec-

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Charles Foster, owner of Bomanite of Tulsa, an independent Licensed Contractor within a network of Bomanite installers across the country, and his team worked with GH2 and the Y’s leadership during design to propose products, colors, and finishes that would work well with the architecture and interiors. “The Tandy Family YMCA was a wonderful project, exactly the kind of complex, detailed work we like to do,” Foster said. Presenting tile size samples of the chosen materials is an important step that ensures owners and designers understand what they are going to get and sets a high bar for workmanship and finishes. Ultimately, a total of 3,800 square feet of Bomanite Exposed Aggregate was installed and finished in a combination of Bomanite Revealed (Custom Blue Glass) and Sandscape Texture (Gobi Desert Integral Color) techniques.

During construction, the biggest challenge for Bomanite of Tulsa was putting in the intricate architectural concrete while other subcontractors worked in close proximity, installing drainage, water lines, and masonry. Foster credits construction manager, Flintco, for coordinating a precise construction sequence and managing multiple subcontractor overlaps so there were no surprises in the field. Carlisle and the others at GH2 and the Y are thrilled with the finished product – a beautifully updated fitness and wellness center for the whole community.

“This project called for high-impact, aesthetically pleasing, and long-lasting architectural concrete,” Carlisle said. “Perhaps just as importantly, we needed it to be installed by a team with the

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Inspired By

Fashion say it with

BE STRONG, PROTECT THE WEAK, LOVE EVERYONE.

ARTICLE KRISTI HAYES

How it all began...

Last year my husband, one of the founders of our company, wrote a “napkin note” in our son’s lunch box. Holden doesn’t get notes every day, because quite frankly I forget. But sometimes he gets lucky.

That day his dad decided to take over, and hit it out of the park with this note. So much so that it is framed in our living room.

Laura Leffler, originally from Tulsa, helps her friend Kristi by modeling some of the apparel for Be Strong Story.

Laura told us about the site and the story behind it. If you have a favorite site that has Oklahoma connections, let us know so we might share it with our readers!

It became our family motto. We posted it on Facebook and people LOVED the message. So we thought why not make this a message that people can wear. Something that will remind them to live this message OUT LOUD. We made a few shirts, and the rest is history.

To see people living this out as they wear the BE STRONG STORY apparel has been the most encouraging and inspiring thing to see.

We want our lives, business, hobbies, and our relationships to reflect this message. And we hope you will join us on our mission to teach our generation and the next to...

Be Strong.

Protect the Weak.

Love Everyone.

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Kristi Hayes, co-owner of Be Strong Story with her husband Grant says it’s a family business. Her son Holden photographs, and daughter Carter Mae (page 8) helps package orders. They recently relocated to Denver but call Oklahoma City home.

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You can Join the Be Strong Story by wearing this message, living

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When people not only wear this message but live it, and share it, the world gets brighter, and people’s hearts start to change. Be part of the change with us.

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September SEPTEMBER 8TH-9TH 'UNSHAKEN' PRAYER CONFERENCE SEPT. 8-9 FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH/BROKEN ARROW Several hundred women from eight states will go deeper in their faith at the “Unshaken” conference Sept. 8-9, First Baptist Church/Broken Arrow, open to any with a burden for children and schools. Beginning at 7 p.m. on September 8th and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on September 9th with speakers, worship and prayer. Spanish translation available. Cost $54.

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SEPTEMBER 15TH, 4-8 P.M. 21ST ANNIVERSARY GATESWAY BALLOON FESTIVAL CHISHOLM EVENT PARK

COMMUNITY OPENING SOON! APARTMENT SELECTION UNDERWAY

Prepare for a weekend of fun with this classic community event! The Chisholm Event Park is just east of NSU's Broken Arrow campus at the intersection of the creek turnpike and 101st St. General admission is free and the parking fee is $5. There will be plenty of shuttles & parking available.

For more information, email wphilson@gatesway.org. Gatesway.org

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SEPTEMBER 23 CHALK IT UP AN ART FESTIVAL MAIN STREET, BROKEN ARROW “CHALK IT UP” begins Friday, September 22nd from 7-11p.m. and continues the 23rd from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Family fun and free! Competitors have sectioned-off space on Main Street. Judging and voting for People’s Choice begins at 2 p.m. with awards at 4:30 p.m. Activities include: art vendors, musicians, performance artists including stilt walkers, jugglers, unicy-

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SEPTEMBER 23RD, 10 A.M.-2 P.M. WOOFSTOCK 2017 RIVERWALK CROSSING Oklahoma Alliance for Animals and Scripps Radio bring Oklahoma’s largest and grooviest pet adoption and a day full of Peace, Love and Pets! Attendees are invited to bring their own pets, fun activities, music, and food in a pet-friendly atmosphere. The event brings together over 40 rescue organizations and animal shelters with a goal of over 100 pet adoptions.

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SEPTEMBER 23RD, 7:30-11 A.M. WALK TO END ALZHEIMER'S - TULSA DIETLER COMMONS, UNIVERSITY OF TULSA The Alzheimer's Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s support and research.

This inspiring event calls on participants of all ages and abilities to reclaim the future for millions. Together, families, friends, co-workers and members of the community, display combined strength and dedication in the fight against this devastating disease. TulsaWalk.org

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Parting Thoughts

C LO S E T

Therapy

ARTICLE DEBRA LAIZURE

I

love fashion magazines. I enjoy their beautiful shiny covers, read-

coordinated clothes (yes, on hangers) only lasted a couple

ing the Paris runway reports and learning about new makeup

weeks before they ended up in a pile in front of the full-length

techniques. It’s all quite entertaining. But in the fall, Vogue, Elle and

mirror. I suspect it is because I don’t like any of my clothes. Like

Harper’s Bazaar kick it into high gear with the latest fashion trends

an insane person, I insist on trying them on hoping for a different

and must-have accessories for the season. The magazines are heavy

result and immediately dispense them on the floor hoping they

with girlish goodies and the urge to shop is unbearable.

will magically disappear...no wait, maybe this sweater would look

Interestingly, my desire to purchase the new this-or-that dimin-

good with that purple scarf.

ishes. When I think of where I will put my new found treasures.

The clothes I love don’t fit or are desperately out of style. I

The season usually passes with a couple small purchases that

know I need to purge that perfect navy cocktail dress I will never

“almost” fit with last year’s clothes. The reason is my dreadfully

squeeze into ever again and finally give up my favorite silver san-

unorganized master closet. I am fortunate to have a large closet.

dals with the missing rhinestone on the left strap. And seriously,

My husband’s side is neat and orderly, with his trousers hung on

my denial that kitten heels will never go out of style is reason

wooden hangers and his ties neatly arranged on an electronic

enough for a visit to the psychiatrist. Alas, the cure to my ills lies

“merry-go-round.” My side is larger with shelves for all my shoes,

within the pages of Vogue.

totes for my growing scarf obsession and hooks for my purses.

So, why does everything end up on the floor?

Last year, I hired a personal concierge to organize my closet.

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