Milieu Magazine - Volume 01, Issue 04 by Milieu Magazine For Women

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Australian gold Sheer Coverage 30 Continuous Spray Sunscreen New Invisi-Dry technology ensures that this sunscreen goes on skin clear without any mess. The formula is infused with Kona coffee beans to give you a bronzed look. It dries quickly and does not need to be rubbed in. ($9.49, Walgreens, Walgreens.com)

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Photographed at prime: An American Kitchen & Bar, huntington restaurantPrime.com Cover Model: erika DeVito of Dix hills hair & Makeup by Unique Salons & Spa: Amanda rau (AJ), Suzanne Feynman & Leah Cordeira; highlights by Matt ruggerio Tanning by Suvara at Unique Salons & Spa SuvaraSprayTan.com Model outfit Courtesy of Collette Consignment ColletteConsignment.com Chanel Dress ($1,250) hoop Earrings ($85) Crystal Bracelet ($495) Crystal ring ($165) Crystal Bracelet ($120) Sergio rossi heels ($190)

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Long Island is so unique. We truly have it all. For those of us lucky enough to live here, our beautiful summer months are just beginning, and for visitors, Long Island gives you so many reasons to keep coming back. I recently read a letter that a woman wrote to another magazine, saying, “I would like you to tell me something I don’t know.” I thought about that, and as I looked through this issue, there are a lot of things that I learned, not rocket science, mind you, but things about the people and places on Long Island that I didn’t know existed. I love that. I hope you do, too. In this issue you’ll learn that Splish Splash is going to make history this month and that former Long Islander JoAnn Elardo is yo-ho-ho-ing with a bottle of her award-winning rum in Florida. Read more about guns, girls and the NRA and how June is the best time to buy tools. After all, Father’s Day is June 16th. Our style editor, Licia Avelar, took all of the guess work out of what to get Dad, when she did her shopping at Tanger Outlets at The Arches. It’s all on page 31. For water lovers, don’t miss our Décor de Bateau (Boat) and Décor a la Piscine (Pool) pages featuring unique things that you really do need! Read about Bobby Hazen, this month’s Guy Who Gets It and how he impacts thousands of people across Long Island. He’s someone we all need to pay attention to, especially during the summer. It’s Pride Month, and our sister publication Living Out is sponsoring PrideFest on June 8th at Heckscher State Park with special guest Debbie Gibson. Our cover story “Boutique-Calling” is about five inspiring local women who are living their dreams and making an impact on the fashion world right here. Their stories are fascinating and because our model, Erika DeVito of Dix Hills looks stunning in every style, we just had to use her on the cover as well! We will continue to feature Long Island women in Milieu. We have so many beautiful women right here, why go anywhere else? Our Milestones section is packed with ideas from brides to babies. Why travel to another island when Long Island IS a destination, especially for a wedding? Take a look at our beach bride on page 50. Bon Appétit is about having Showers of Fun at home, and our profile is on the fabulous Bohlsen Brothers, who were kind enough to share their todie-for Crab Cake recipe with our readers. Our health section covers a very relevant topic that I hope will spark some discussion: Mis-Conception: Secondary Infertility. I hope you can join us as we celebrate the newest Fortune 52 honorees on Monday, June 17th at Tanger Outlets at The Arches in Deer Park. There is no better place to meet and network than this architectural wonder that oh, by the way, is also a shopping mecca. If you’d like to attend, shoot me an email at Beverly@ MilieuLI.com. While every new Milieu Magazine reader is important, we would like to welcome our newest member to the Milieu family, Margot May, born on May 11th to Jon Sasala, our art director and his beautiful wife, Christen. What a terrific Mother’s Day present! Enjoy,

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64 Editor’s Note: In the May issue Jewelry page, the second necklace from the left and the second necklace from the right were misidentified. On the left is a gold, turquoise and diamond evil eye necklace priced at $1,594 from Zachary’s in huntington. On the right is a prehnite and diamond evil eye pendant priced at $683 from Zachary’s as well. june 2013

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Women’s News

cuomo’s women’s equality act creates controversy

national safety month

The National Safety Council is celebrating both its 100-year anniversary and its annual National Safety Month. Their 2013 campaign is Safety Starts with Me: Preventing Slips, Trips and Falls, Employee Wellness and Summer Safety. Visit NSC.org for more information.

lGbt Pride month

Join the celebration at the Long Island Pride Parade on Saturday, June 8 in huntington Village at noon. After the parade, head over to heckscher Park for PrideFest, an all-day music festival, featuring a performance by LI’s own Debbie Gibson, shopping and more! (LIPride.org)

June moVie Premiere

Monsters University

A sequel to the hilarious hit Monsters inc., this film follows Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) and Sulley (John Goodman) as they learn the importance of working together to become elite Scarers in college. While this movie is perfect to take the kids to, adults can also enjoy Crystal and Goodman’s comedic banter. (Opens June 21 nationwide, 3-D in select theaters)

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BeLMonT STAKeS It’s a run for the roses and a Ny tradition that attracts tens of thousands to the track and millions of TV viewers. (BelmontStakes.com. 516-488-6000)

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5Th AnnUAL gReen FeST Downtown Port Jefferson, 1-5 p.m. Eco-friendly arts, crafts & products to promote sustainable living.

Long island Comedy Fest @ nYCB Theatre at Westbury, 8 p�m�

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Fleetwood Mac 35th Anniversary There’s always been a Landslide of rock fans for this iconic group, performing at Nikon Jones Beach Theater, 8 p.m.

June 10, 2007 The last episode of the Sopranos airs.

June 13, 1966 Miranda rights are established.

June 16, 1884 The first roller coaster in America opens on Coney Island.

June 17, 1885 The Statue of Liberty arrives in New york harbor.

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Earhart is the first woman to fly across the Atlantic.

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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo recently introduced a 10-point Women’s Equality Act, which the governor crafted with the help of a coalition of women’s groups. Issues like domestic violence, human trafficking, pay inequity and workplace sexual harassment are all on the bill, however, the “Protect a Woman’s Freedom of Choice” part of the legislation may kill it before it’s put up for vote. New York State Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R-Rockville Centre) has stated that he refuses to bring the bill to a vote unless the abortion provision is omitted, calling it “unnecessary.”

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The National Rifle Association is gunning for a new target audience: women. Only 10 percent of NRA members are female, and they are aggressively making moves to recruit more. At the NRA’s annual convention pink rifles and handguns were among the firearms on display. They’re also selling feminine accessories like “Concealed Carrie,” a designer-like purse with hidden handgun pockets and “Flashbang,” a holster that attaches to the front or side of a bra. The NRA recently hosted a luncheon, cocktail hour and pistol shooting course that was exclusively for women to promote the new merchandise. Some say that the initiative is just a ploy to get women to vote Republican, while others believe it’s important for women to know how to use guns to protect themselves and their children.

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Fortune 52 Networking Event

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Splish Splash, Long Island’s only waterpark, will make history this summer with the debut of Bootlegger’s Run, a rollercoaster and water ride combined into one fantastic experience. Bootlegger’s Run is the first water ride in New York State using hydromagnetic technology, allowing it to reach speeds of 30 mph. “This will be a much smoother ride,” says Splish Splash general manager Mike Bengsto. “You don’t feel yourself being pulled back uphill and it gets you back up to a high point much quicker.” The ride includes rapids, a slingshot climb and a drop that is five-stories high! (Splish Splash, Calverton, SplishSplashLongIsland.com)

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School’s out and chalkboards are in. Ciate released her newest line of nail design tools that includes a black chalkboard base coat and four mini liquid chalk pens. Make every nail the same or design each differently— they’re not supposed to look perfect! I will not talk in class. I will not talk in class. I will not talk in class... ($25, Sephora, Sephora.com)

French designer Saint James has teamed up with Coach for a nautical-inspired summer collection. Adorned in blue and white stripes, this is a great tote bag to carry all season long, on the street or on the boardwalk. One of our favorites for a weekend getaway: the Legacy Weekend Saint James Yarn-Dyed Large Dogleash Tote. ($248, Coach, Coach.com)

upper sTreeT shoe design app

For those who are on a seemingly endless pursuit for the perfect pair of shoes, your worries are over, because there’s an app for that. Upper Street’s Shoe Designer app for iPad lets users create their own customized shoes, from selecting the style and color to heel height. Order your custom creation and you can also share your design to inspire other women, or use designs that are already on the site. It’s like Pinterest—for shoes! (Free, iTunes, iTunes.Apple.com)

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removable Wallpaper If you’re renting a beach house this summer or planning on living on or off campus, make it feel more like home with removable wallpaper. You can easily transform rental space by applying Tempaper, a self-adhesive peel and stick wallpaper that can be removed when your lease is up. Tempaper is fun and high-impact decorating for those who don’t want to make a long-term commitment. (Pictured: Zee Wallpaper, $98, UrbanOutfitters.com)

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Tiffany & Co.’s windows pay homage to the movie The Great Gatsby. These whimsical displays transport shoppers and passersby to the Jazz age with extravagant décor and Tiffany & Co. archival designs in addition to custom pieces from the special Great Gatsby Collection, a collaboration with awardwinning production and costume designer Catherine Martin. Hop onto the LIRR to check out the famous 5th Avenue windows or head to the Americana Manhasset location. (Tiffany & Co., Manhasset, TiffanyAndCo.com) (AP Photo/Warner Bros. Pictures, Matt Hart)

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Princesses: Long isLand

Get a glimpse into the world of local divas with Bravo’s new show, Princesses: Long Island. The docu-series is much like Bravo’s other popular reality shows like Shahs of Sunset and The Real Housewives, but Princesses is the first to be based on LI. The show follows six college-educated women in their 20s and 30s who are part of the Boomerang generation. But unlike most boomerangers, these ladies seem delighted to be back in the comfort of their parents’ palatial estates, living on their dime. Or at least it seems that way. Check out the trailer at BravoTV.com/Princesses-LongIsland. Premieres Sunday, June 2 at 9 p.m.

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For less than the price of a hotel room, you can power nap in the privacy of your office, classroom or airport. The Ostrich Pillow is a unique product promising some much needed rest in some very noisy places while giving privacy when you might need it most. The pillow is designed to fit over your head with a breathing space for your mouth, and two side openings to keep your hands warm. The pillow allows the user to rest forward on a desk or table, or lean to the side on an airplane and enjoy a comfortable power nap in peace and quiet. ($99, OstrichPillow.com)

WiCked dolphin arTisan rum JoAnn Elardo, founder and CEO of Cape Spirits rum distillery, divides her time between Long Island and Cape Coral, Florida. Her distillery produces Wicked Dolphin Rum, made from 100-percent Florida-sourced ingredients. Wicked Rum took home the top award in its category from the American Distilling Institute’s taste-testing event, the rum’s first competition. Amber and spiced rum are next on JoAnn’s to-do list. Read all about its wicked beginnings on WickedDolphin.com.

ZaC posen’s 24k gold dress When Magnum Ice Cream announced their new creation, a vanilla bean ice cream bar covered in a golden coating, style guru Zac Posen was so inspired and excited that he immediately designed a matching dress. To celebrate the launch of the luxury ice cream bar, Posen designed this gold dress covered in more than 10,000 gold sequins created from delicate sheets of 24K gold. When wearing a dress worth more than $1.5 million, we suggest forgoing any accessories. (ZacPosen.com)

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All Glam on Deck! The Shopping LiST

Woven Fedora Rainbow Band Transform your beach look into a chic look with this colorful woven fedora. ($32, Ooh La La, OohLaLaBoutiques.com)

Karla Colletto Gathered Plunge Front Swimsuit

Persol Suprema Sunglasses

With anti-glare treated lenses and super-funky frame. ($310, Singer 22, East Hills, Singer22.com)

Red stretch-nylon gathers in the middle. ($210, Great Shapes, ShopGreatShapes. com)

Just Hangin’

Rose Earrings In Mint

Loeffler Randall Dree Sandal

Pretty mint dangles are so lightweight they are perfect for a day by the pool. ($18, Ooh La La, OohLaLaBoutiques.com)

This flat, woven sandal features a sling-back and buckle. ($170, Nahla & Co. at Rexer-Parkes, Huntington, NahlaAndCo.com)

Zimmermann Runaway Frill Bikini This patch-printed bikini features frills and wire detailing. ($210, Great Shapes, ShopGreatShapes.com)

Floral Peplum Top

Seashore Zip Pouch

Flowers and black detailing work together to accent the waist. ($48, Towne, Huntington)

Colorful Statement Necklace

Seaside zip pouch holds money, keys and a phone. ($24, Madison’s Niche, Huntington, Facebook.com/MadisonsNiche)

Colored beads make this necklace fun and fashionable. ($44, Towne, Huntington)

Steve Madden Marrvil Natural Wedges

Woven details. ($49, Fox’s, Mineola & Huntington, Foxs.com)

Red Haute Beach Striped Maxi Dress Curve-hugging and comfortable with different hues. ($140, Lonny’s, Lonnys.com)

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Patchworks Summer Handbag

This vibrant tote has enough room for a towel, sunscreen and a cute cover up. ($66, Ooh La La, OohLaLaBoutiques.com)

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Anchors away for these nautical necklaces. ($62 for bottom & $48 for top necklace, Jewelry Collection, Northport, JewelryCollectionNorthport.net)

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Jet Tote Bag in Snake

Seashore Tote In Plum

This John Eshaya bag features faux snake print, making a plain beach bag a trendy accessory. ($253, Singer 22, East Hills, Singer22.com)

Crazy lightweight and easy to pack, this tote features whimsical sea-inspired designs. ($65, Madison’s Niche, Huntington, Facebook. com/MadisonsNiche)

Double Zero High Low Hem Dress Beautiful perforated top paired with bright yellow dress. ($29, Fox’s, Huntington & Mineola, Foxs.com)

Braided Coral Beaded Necklace

A pink beaded necklace with a fun daisy design. ($85, Etsy.com/Shop/ ExcessoriesNY)

Sand Grey Havianas

Zensah Compression Leg Sleeves

From the special collection come these crystal-encrusted pair. ($32, Madison’s Niche, Huntington, Facebook.com/ MadisonsNiche)

Helps regulate skin temperature and fight bacteria for runners, cyclists and triathletes. ($39.95, Compression Stockings, Bay Shore, CompressionStockings.com)

Jewelry Travel Bags

For a summer getaway, these nifty bags are essential, holding everything from bangles to studs and statement rings. ($29, Gem Craft Boutique, Glen Head)

Tory Burch Beacher Stripe Flat Espadrille

Flirty striped fabric is adorned with a charming logo medallion and rubber soles. ($115, Jildor, Jildor.com)

Jean Shorts Denim Wth cuffed bottoms. ($48, Towne, Huntington)

Lily Rebecca Tunic Flattering tunic has a gauzy feel and trendy crocheted neckline. ($62, Lonny’s, Lonnys.com)

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Multi-Colored Ringed Freshwater Cultured Pearl Stretch Bracelets This set of 10 bracelets vary in color and make the perfect gift. ($150, Solomons Fine Jewelry, Plainview & Albertson, SolomonJewelers.com)

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The Shopping LiST nordstrom Garden City, Nordstrom.com Last Call by neiman Marcus Tanger Outlets at The Arches, Deer Park, TangerOutlet.com/DeerPark Bloomingdale’s Garden City & Huntington, Bloomingdales.com Shoe vault Port Washington, Facebook.com/Pages/Shoe-Vault Fox’s Huntington & Mineola, Foxs.com Jewelry Collection Northport, JewelryCollectionNorthport.net

Fendi Leather Shopping Bag $2,810, Bloomingdale’s

Carrera Clear Sunglasses $129, Bloomingdale’s

Seychelles Clove Sandals $64, Shoe Vault

Bucco alba Wedge $36, Fox’s

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penny Loves Kenny Lassie Flat $34, Fox’s

Jack rogers White Sandals $99, Last Call by Neiman Marcus

Marc by Marc Jacobs Clear Tote $198, Bloomingdale’s and Makeup Bag $68, Bloomingdale’s

BC Sandals $45, Shoe Vault

es Ahead Fantasy Sunglasses $24, Jewelry Collection

Donald J pliner Debb Wedge $248, Nordstrom

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Shine Bright This Summer With Colorful Baubles

In The Glass

On The Napkin

Available at periwinkle Blue Huntington, PeriwinkleBoutique.com

asha Sapphires and Topaz ring A modern take on a classic design. ($595, Periwinkle Blue)

periwinkle Blue amethyst earrings Purple drops feature crystal details. ($235, Periwinkle Blue)

aqua Stone Link Bracelet Aqua stones shine between gold links. ($150, Jewelry Collection)

Blue Drop earrings Colored beads dangle gracefully from golden hooks. ($150, Jewelry Collection)

Zachary’s Sapphire earrings Cognac sapphires shine bright. ($5,973, Zachary’s)

Bounkit amethyst and Topaz ring Fun purple hues play off one another. ($375, Periwinkle Blue)

pink Sapphire ring 24K gold with diamond details. ($5,757, Zachary’s)

asha Blue and Topaz ring Statement ring features bold detailing. ($495, Periwinkle Blue)

ruby ring 24K gold with an oxidized silver shank. ($1,753, Zachary’s)

alex & ani Multi Stone Bracelet Champagne crystals work well on the wrist. ($58, Periwinkle Blue)

From the vine earrings Green teardrop quartz paired with multi-color tourmalines in green and pink tone created by Long Beach artist Sueanne Shirzay. ($44, Gem Craft Boutique)

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Our style editors have compiled a list of trendy nail color combinations and to keep your nails looking their best, we’ve highlighted some proven nail products that will keep your manicure looking salon fresh for days! 1. a burst of bright pink, Still into Pink will complement your Suvara spray tan perfectly. When the sun goes down, add a coat of She’s Lily Something with glistening specks that will make your nails shine bright throughout the night. (Nicole by OPI, $7.99, Ulta, Ulta.com) 2. if you love purple, try Molly-Coddled by Butter London. This lovely lavender shade is perfect with almost any sundress. Feeling daring? Add Wet ‘n’ Wild’s Fergie Flossy Flossy to the mix and you’re ready for a night on the town. Mix these two colors together and get a little bit of fresh and a little bit of fun. ($15 for Butter London, ButterLondon.com, $3.49 for Wet ‘n’ Wild Polish, DrugStore.com) 3. Bring the beach to work and add some ocean blue excitement with Stand By Your Manny, a

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relaxing shade of blue by OPI. Dress it up with Blue Wants to Be a Millionaire by Wet ‘n’ Wild Fast Dry, for on-the-go fun with a touch of glitter. (Nicole by OPI, $7.99, Ulta, Ulta.com; $1.99, Wet ‘n’ Wild, CVS.com) 4. if you’re going for the gold, try Tea & Toast by Butter London, a light golden shade for any outfit. For the night hours, add a coat of CoverGirl Outlast’s Golden Opportunity, for that ready-tosteal-the-night shimmer effect. ($15 for Butter London polish, ButterLondon.com, $4.49 for CoverGirl Polish, Drugstore.com) 5. nothing says fun in the sun like a burst of yellow! Jasper by Butter London is a color that has warm weather written all over it, like a dandelion in the sun’s warm embrace. Going to a

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party? Combine Jasper with Wet ‘n’ Wild’s Fergie Glamorous to discover a new and exciting you! ($15 for Butter London polish, ButterLondon.com; $1.99, Wet ‘n’ Wild, CVS.com) 6. v vacation-proof polish! For a long-lasting gel manicure that just might make it through your entire vacation, try SensatioNail. Available in a variety of colors, we like Crystal Avalanche, a glimmering nude color that gives your nails a clean look. To give nails an evening glow, try Bubbly Champagne with a subtle sparkle effect. After applying polish, try SensatioNail’s Pro 3060 LED Lamp for only 60 seconds, dried and ready to go with a glossy look that will last up to two weeks, without chipping. ($9.99-$12 for polish; $49.99 for starter kit, SensatioNailGel.com)

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Whatshadeareyou? Sunglasses protect your eyes from the sun, immediately make you look chic when you go out, hide your eyes after a good cry and are one of the most famous celebrity accessories. These sexy and glamorous shades will make you feel like a celebrity, too. The newest styles are hotter than ever and you can match them with jewelry, shoes or bathing suits. The pair you select can speak volumes about your personality. Find out what shade you are!

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Show dad you not only inherited his good looks, but you’re also a savvy shopper. Head over to Tanger Outlets at The Arches in Deer Park for an assortment of gifts every dad will love. He might say he doesn’t need anything, but in case you want to wrap up one more present, we compiled some of the coolest gift ideas to fit any budget and please every dad.

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Shock and water resistant, this trendy two-tone watch features a chain link band. ($178, Ultra Diamonds)

Made of 100-percent cotton, this Marlin graphic tee is so comfy, dad might want to take an afternoon nap. ($24.99, Vineyard Vines)

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2. Persol sunglasses

Traction pattern gives these sneakers the ultimate grip on surfaces, plus they are light and cool looking. ($79.99, Nike)

Tortoise-rimmed shades are super chic. ($129, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th)

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Fold pocket polo is lightweight and great for a summer night out. ($68, Last Call by Neiman Marcus)

Show your team allegiance while running, biking or playing baseball in these dri-fit shorts! ($29.99, Nike)

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It’s anchors away with these comfortable summer socks. ($10, Brooks Brothers)

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An all-star addition to his Converse collection. ($59.99, Converse)

5. Kenneth Cole reaction Air show sandal

12. Carrera Aviator sunglasses

These sleek silver aviators feature polarized lenses that reduce glare and offer superior sun protection. ($89, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th)

Keep dad’s casual style flying high all summer long in these sporty sandals. ($29.95, Kenneth Cole)

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It’s smooth sailing for dad when he wears these loafers, a perfect fit with khakis. ($109.99, Kenneth Cole)

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A waterproof leather foot bed make these fun flip-flops perfect for the pool or beach. ($46, Brooks Brothers)

Sleek black strap watch with a masculine blue and black gold face. ($594.99, Saks Fifth Avenue Off 5th)

7. Kenneth Cole sailboat Loafer

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She’s an insider on the latest fashion trends and is on a first name basis with her best clients. She’s the first person you call when you’re invited to a special event and her number is listed in your phone contacts. She knows your clothing size without having to ask. A local boutique offers a different experience than shopping at a retail mall. Many shoppers desire the one-on-one attention they receive from the shop owners and like to be treated like a VIP. Other shoppers love the thrill of the hunt and are seeking unique items not found anywhere else. Successful boutique owners understand their target market and have a passion for helping women to look their best. They travel far and wide to personally select merchandise that’s interesting and unique. Milieu Magazine would like to introduce you to five of these successful entrepreneurs who own boutiques on Long Island, play an integral role in supporting the local economy and offer people a unique experience whenever they walk through their doors.

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The front door is open and noise from the outside traffic on Main Street adds to the shopping experience at Towne in Huntington, a shop filled with racks of curve-hugging ruched dresses, white blazers and colorful summer scarves. “It’s kind of SoHo inspired,” says owner Sallyann Russo, describing her store’s décor. “The exposed brick wall and racks are all custom-made out of plumbing pipe.” “It’s like bringing a little bit of downtown New York City to Huntington,” adds the former Brooklynite. If Russo had a crystal ball some 20 years ago, a boutique owner isn’t what she would have seen, a courtroom is where she felt most comfortable, or so she thought. “I got my Bachelor’s degree from Boston University and went to work for a law firm for a year before applying to law school,” she says. “I hated it so much; I knew I had to get out. It just wasn’t for me.” Her journey led her back to retail, a world she knew well since her high school days, when she spent her summers working in a local shop. She knew her future wasn’t in law, her lingo didn’t include the words “affidavit,” “appeal” or “bar,” so she dove back into fashion. “I got a job in retail to buy some time and help me figure out what I wanted to do,” she says. What Russo thought would be a short-lived career became a full-time gig. She opened two high-end contemporary clothing stores in Brooklyn and another location in New Jersey that she owned for almost two decades. Curious about the other side of retail, Russo sold her business to see where the corporate world would take her and got a job with a popular children’s boutique chain. “I became a contemporary buyer for Lester’s,” explains Russo. She spent six years behind a desk, before getting the itch to become a boutique owner once again. “After you’ve had your own store for so many years, you’ve worn so many hats…. you’re the buyer, you’re the manager, you sweep the floors, you do everything,” she says. “I remembered how great it was when I did have my own business.” This time, Russo headed east to Huntington, a town that caught her eye because of its similarities to her native Brooklyn. “I felt like I could succeed here,” she says. She signed a short-term lease and opened Towne, originally as a pop-up shop, but now an integral part of Huntington’s downtown. “I wanted to test the waters, and it went really well, so here we are.” Russo offers locals what she calls guilt-free shopping. “There was a definitely a void in this town in terms of fashion at affordable prices,” she says. “I don’t want to be H&M, Forever 21 or Zara, but I don’t want to be Scoop or Intermix either. I want to be the friendly neighborhood boutique where you can feel comfortable knowing that you can find something that won’t bust your wallet.” Towne’s racks are filled with affordable and fashionforward garments that Russo personally purchased in Los Angeles and New York City. She is constantly traveling to replenish her stock and looks for styles she knows her loyal clients will love. Russo describes her typical customer as “someone who appreciates high fashion but is tired of spending all their money on designer labels. So, they can come to Towne every week or every other week.”

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A handful of women of all ages sit on comfy couches next to bags full of bras, hair clips and Spanx. They are waiting for Kimberly Towers, owner of Bellmore’s Runway Couture, to fit them for their dream dress. One tried on a blue sequined mermaid gown before opting for a champagne-colored version that looked perfect with her skin tone. Another tried on a short, curve-hugging embroidered gown that she declared she absolutely loved and then asked, “Can you have it ready by Saturday?” “To me they are more than clients, so many have become friends,” says Towers, who not only owns the couture evening wear boutique, but designs and creates most of her inventory. Towers’ love of fashion and design began while attending Oceanside High School, where she took a few classes in fashion. “It was between being an attorney, a dolphin trainer or a fashion designer and I’m really glad I went with fashion,” she explains of her teen career aspirations. “They introduced me to fashion and I fell in love.” Kimberly graduated from Marist College with a degree in fashion merchandising and design. She received an award and recognition as being one of the top up-and-coming designers in the United States, which allowed her to travel to France where her designs were shown in the prestigious Louvre Museum. When she returned to the U.S., Towers began working in the city but set her sights back on Long Island’s south shore, where she grew up and now resides. Towers opened Runway Couture in 2005, a boutique that offers custom-made couture eveningwear and other unique high-end styles for women. “This is home,” she says of her boutique. “There’s a need for this here and I love working with the people on Long Island. I don’t think I have to go into the city. I think Long Island needs this.” Towers, her partner Blanca and design team meet with clients to discuss the aspects of creating a custom-made garment. “I ask them about the feeling of the event because feeling has a lot to do with the design and the colors,” she explains. “Then I try them in a lot of different shapes to see what’s going to be the most flattering. After that, we figure out what excites them, what kind of look they want. Do they want crystals, do they want leather, do they want elegant or simple. You get to know that person, to absorb their style and then create a dress exactly like what they were thinking. It’s almost like each dress has the person’s personality come through, it’s amazing.” One of Towers’ more creative pieces featured glowire, the same kind of neon-lit wire that NASA uses, crocheted into a gown. A trustee of an animal foundation had satin ribbon paw prints sewn onto the train of her custom-made gown. Ramona Singer, star of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of New York City, caused quite a stir when she wore one of Kimberly’s creations, a beautiful red ball gown, to Bethenny Frankel’s wedding. “A woman from California saw the gown on TV, flew in and we made a wedding gown version of the red dress,” Towers says. It’s not uncommon for a Runway Couture dress to be seen on the red carpet either. “My dresses have made it to the Grammys,” Towers adds proudly. Because the demand for her creations has reached far beyond Long Island, Towers is opening a larger boutique a few blocks away to make room for more custom creations, collections and ready-to-wear dresses that she personally selects. But more important than the media attention and larger retail space, are her local and loyal customers. “You really get to know people well when you work with them so closely and I get very attached to many,” she says. “We share stories and I have met so many incredible people. It is part of why I love my job so much.”

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Huntington has earned the nickname “The Little Apple” for its bustling downtown, great restaurants and unique shops like Lotus Vintage, Adriene Passannante’s boutique that rivals most East Village boutiques. Entering Lotus Vintage is like embarking on an experience reminiscent of Mary Lennox’s in The Secret Garden, where treasures of the past become presents for, well, the present. From poodle pins to hot air balloon brooches, an eclectic array of items originating from the ’30s through the ’80s are on display. Metallic Whiting & Davis handbags are on display and racks of clothing line the store. A collection of hats from the ’40s, all in pristine condition and recently acquired, wait to be found by the treasure hunter. Passannante, of Bayville, opened her Huntington shop after finding success online through Etsy, a site that allows artisans to sell their handmade goods alongside vintage sellers. “As the online store got more successful, it just sparked me to pursue it full time and eventually open the store,” she says. Her passion for vintage items began when she was a teenager while looking at photos of her mother dressed in beautiful dresses from the 1950s. “She looked fabulous in all of them,” she says. “So, you know, I got a sense of that style from her.” While she admired her mother’s style, her personal style is more like something you would see on TLC’s Wives With Beehives. Passannante opts for a mixture of hippie and Bohemian, as she sits cross-legged on a stool wearing a lace top, silk-printed flared pants with tan cowboy boots peeking out. “I got them at a California vintage place and I wear them all the time,” she says lifting her hem to expose the clearly broken-in boots. A jack of all trades, there were some short stops on her journey that led Passannante to her true passion like her vintage-inspired website. “I was the first model, my then-husband took pictures of me wearing vintage clothing and I posted them online,” she says with a giggle. A lot has changed since then. She began photographing models wearing her vintage garb and gained a loyal following. The vintage guru moved to Huntington, knowing the progressive town attracted the artsy crowd. “It’s an awesome place,” she says. Downstairs, her shop is jammed with vintage items for customers to enjoy, reminisce and purchase and the upstairs is used for online store merchandise. On the retail side, there is something for everyone at Lotus Vintage. “I’m getting young girls that shop at Urban Outfitters and they realize this is the real thing that Urban is actually copying,” she says. “They’re buying funky shirts and mini dresses. And then there are older women who are buying for the memories.” For Passannante, the history behind her products make every transaction a unique one. “You’re selling an experience and a memory,” she says. “They’re not just buying a great dress, they’re thinking about the woman who wore it or what she was doing when she wore it. I’m a holder of all those memories and recycling them. All of these great things are getting a second life.”

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Pink walls, printed wallpaper and crystal chandeliers glistening above remind us of a scene where Marie Antoinette nibbles on colored macaroons in her French chateau. “It’s kind of like a dream shop, a dream shopping experience,” says Jenny Montiglio, owner of Ooh La La Boutiques. The boutique’s décor sets the tone for a unique shopping experience. Montiglio travels to exotic destinations like Thailand, Indonesia and Bali to personally select the clothing that can be found perched on tables throughout the shop, like the bright-colored dresses, shorts and tanks from Ooh La La’s new Private Label collection. “We try to stay fun and flirty and we try not to be on trend with anything because in six months, it’s over,” Montiglio says. It’s a code she clearly follows, wearing bright tangerinecolored jeans and brown gladiator sandals. “We definitely gear towards more feminine, girly designs,” she says. But it wasn’t always fun for Montiglio, who opened her first location in Long Beach nearly a decade ago while still working full-time in Manhattan. It would be her first venture into the retail world, after studying animal science and retail marketing at UMASS Amherst, and realizing being a veterinarian wasn’t exactly for her. “I used to walk to the train every day and pass this handbag store,” she says. “Then one day it was out of business.” One week later, Montiglio signed the lease. “I kept my full-time job for the first year,” she says. “It was crazy, absolutely nuts, but I think making it so hectic at the beginning made the next five years that much easier. I was used to a chaotic and insane schedule.” Montiglio paid her employees out of her own paycheck for the first year, something she attributes to her current success. “It made it easier,” she says. “I didn’t have to use the store’s revenue.” In the years that followed, she was able to work at the Long Beach location full-time and then she expanded Ooh La La’s brand to Babylon, Sayville, Fire Island and Huntington. This past year, their official headquarters opened at a warehouse in Bay Shore. Montiglio says her expansion was designed to cater to the different styles that Long Island shoppers wear and to give them variations that would better fit their personalities. “Our Long Beach girl is super Boho, super beachy, super relaxed,” she says. “Our Babylon girl is our party girl, a little bit more fashion forward and likes everything that’s black. Sayville, we call her a trailblazer, she’s more earthy. Huntington is more fashion forward. They will take more chances. And Fire Island is a mix of everything.” With five stores scattered around the Island, Montiglio had her hands full. Then, three years ago, her flagship boutique in Long Beach burned to the ground in a freak fire. “Everything was ruined overnight,” she says. “We had just revamped the whole store, too.” Thankfully, the store withstood the beating many other Long Beach businesses suffered when Super Storm Sandy ripped through the city. “The building was rebuilt to code, off the ground and with major flood storm doors,” she explains. “It was one of the only stores to survive in Long Beach.” Unfortunately, Ooh La La’s Fire Island location sustained severe damage from the storm and is currently under construction. While Montiglio works to reopen the Fire Island store in time for summer, she’s hopeful to continue growing and adding new locations and sees this only as a small bump in the road. “To see my vision take off,” she says. “I’m lucky for that.”

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Magazines and runways were the places Tisha Collette saw herself when she moved from California to Manhattan in the early 1990s to pursue a career in modeling. Manolo, Hermes and Cartier are names she knew she would become familiar with by way of a glamorous photo shoot or runway show. “I moved to New York when I was 19 to model,” explains Collette. “I was doing that for a few years, sustaining myself with restaurant jobs, nothing glamorous.” She left modeling for real estate, which eventually led her out east, to Southampton, where she settled down, married and had her first child, Chloe. One day in 2000, Collette made an impulsive decision that would change the course of her career forever. “I was literally driving down Jobs Lane and saw a little store for rent,” she recalls. With her list of fashion connections made during her modeling years, Collette Consignment was launched. About 75 percent of the store’s merchandise came from Collette’s own closet, which was full of fierce items that caught the eye of her first customer, before she even officially opened the doors to Collette Consignment. World-renowned fashion designer Carolina Herrera, known to frequent the posh East End town, spotted a jacket displayed in the window, knocked on the window to get her attention and became Collette Consignment’s first customer. “I thought to myself, ‘Well this is a good sign,’” says Collette. “It couldn’t be better than that and she’s become a big fan of the store and a loyal customer since then, over 12 years.” Today, most of her high end items like Manolo Blahnik shoes, Hermes Birkins and Cartier bracelets are acquired through her vast network of more than 4,000 consigners that she developed through relationships over the years. But most surprising and satisfying to Collette is that many wealthy local residents have become some of her best consigners and customers. “I would have a lot of the socialite ladies that lived in Southampton bring in bags of stuff and they would say ‘I would never buy anything used’ and literally walk out with a pair of shoes,” she says. She opened a second location in Sag Harbor, where she lives with her second husband and 5-yearold son Ryder. Her latest venture is on Madison Avenue in Manhattan. “Still to this day there are no other consignment stores that try to aesthetically please you as much as I do,” she says. “With the consignment pieces, I give them the environment that they deserve. A Chanel dress is not shoved on a rack on a plastic hanger with a bunch of other dresses where it gets damaged; It’s hung in an environment it belongs in.” Her success has allowed her to branch out from women’s consignment and offer Home Consignment, with menswear and home goods, as well as Collette’s Basement, an outlet-like store. “Never in a million years did I think consignment would be my destiny,” Collette says. “I think that we all purchase way too much and there are amazing pieces that can be re-purchased by somebody else or reused. It’s always a good way to go.”

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expect to see cocktail poptails, perfect for a summer party. refresh your guests with their favorite drinks, frozen in popsicle trays, and the flavors are endless. Danielle Ditomasso of elegant affairs in glen cove, explains that poptails are going to be hot this summer and recommends that summer brides cool down their guests with this fun trend. “there are so many different flavors from Pinnacle vodka, such as swedish fish and toasted Marshmallow,” says Ditomasso. Poptails, a book by erin nichols contains recipes for cocktail-inspired gourmet ice pops including tequila sunrise and Piña colada. ($11.14, amazon.com)

add a long island touch to your destination wedding with a gracious goodies welcome bag. the Jericho-based company offers a number of options to choose from, including the long islander, packed with local treats like tate’s cookies, popcorn from the Hampton Popcorn company, and other local favorites, all packed in a custom bag of your choice. “a carefully curated welcome bag with local goodies will help make your out of town guests feel right at home,” explains sara Mendelsohn of gracious goodies. (the long islander starts at $25, gracious goodies, Jericho, graciousgoodies.com)

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neon has been spotted all over the runway this past year and now you’ll be seeing pops of color on invitations, too. the trick to this invitation trend is to opt for a neutral invite with a splash of hot color, such as bright lettering and designs or choose a neutral invite and add colors such as green or orange around the border. “i recently purchased neon pink, yellow and green ribbons to experiment with designs using a pop of color,” explained Jessica leigh of Jessica leigh Paperie in Bay shore. Jessica says that neon yellow used with a chevron print is very popular. “neon is great for July and august weddings, i think it’s a bold move and if you want an invitation that’s going to stand out in the mail, then it’s something you should definitely do.” (Photo from etsy shop Print Print Press that offers custom neon invites.)

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unique man-gagement ringS BaChelorette Party Women aren’t the only ones sporting a diamond before the wedding. “Man-gagement rings” are becoming popular. While it makes sense for same-sex couples to exchange engagement rings, for heterosexual couples, it’s always been just the woman getting the bling. not anymore. Men are in on the trend and sporting rings signifying that they’ve been taken off the market, too. Designers like rony tennenbaum of Bellmore have begun producing more rings to meet this new demand with a special loVe collection, dedicated to same-sex wedding rings and an engagement collection that includes men’s styles from Verragio. We recommend watching this trend.

low-key gatherings are becoming more popular for brides-to-be and more companies are catering to the larger demand. Brides-to-be have a great option only a train ride away in the Big apple. sugartooth tours offers ladies a fun evening of touring to all the top dessert shops in the city sampling delicious sweets along the way. “When we do bachelorette party tours we schedule it at a private time just for the bridal party,” says sarah rolleston, owner of sugartooth tours. the evening of desserts and cocktails includes at least five stops, two While peonies have always been a popular with an option to add choice for brides, this year they’re a first pick on a cocktail or wine and for good reason. these sweetly scented flowpairing with dessert. ers have full, luscious petals and come in a wide “it’s something that’s variety of colors. not only can they be used for new and not everyone bouquets, but they can make beautiful center is doing it,” she says. pieces and cake toppers, creating a flowing “for a bachelorette floral theme throughout the entire wedding. the party you would expect flowers, depending on the type of peony, bloom to be going out to the in the spring into the late summer, making them bar and having drinks a great choice for a summer wedding. “everyone with your girlfriends. asks for peonies,” says amanda Haggquist, You still have the opowner of lake grove Village florist. “since Pinportunity to do that, terest has come about, many brides are seeing but this would be more the popularity of this flower.” When peonies are of a fun, interactive not in season, Haggquist says she replicates the experience.” look using garden roses.

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Something old Something neW Something BorroWed Something Blue Polar Seas Necklace Deep blue swarovski crystals are delicately draped in this handmade piece by elizabeth cold. ($440, BHlDn, BHlDn.com)

My Better Half inspired by peonies, Meet Me at the altar, inspired by lilacs, using My Maiden name, inspired by blue hydrangeas, and no Baggage Please, inspired by roses, are all part of essie’s 2013 bridal collection and are perfect for a summer wedding! ($8 each, essie.com) Platinum Old European-Cut Round Diamond Engagement Ring this ring makes the ultimate “let’s get married” statement with neighboring baguettes and platinum band. ($6,600, coin galleries of oyster Bay, coingalleriesofoysterBay.com)

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Mikimoto Empress Ring

Judith Leiber Pave Conch Shell Clutch

sparkling with champagne and multicolored crystals, this clutch is a fantastic accessory for the beach bride. ($6,195, Bergdorf goodman, Bergdorfgoodman.com)

Beautiful, pristine shores outline Long Island, so it seems only natural to choose a sandy, ocean theme for your wedding day style, from invitations to bridal accessories.

a conch pearl ring set in platinum and surrounded by diamonds. ($65,000, Mikimoto, Mikimotoamerica.com)

Lazaro Mermaid Gown this jaw-dropping ivory beaded and embroidered trumpet bridal gown features a jewel neckline, champagne tulle skirt and sweeping train. ($4,620, Bridal reflections, carle Place, Bridalreflections.com)

Mikimoto Diamond and Pearl Earrings

White gold diamond and pearl earrings dazzle. ($4,200, london Jewelers, londonJewelers.com)

Mikimoto Gold Pearl Necklace

grade “a+” pearls strung together on an 18-inch necklace. ($4,120, london Jewelers, londonJewelers.com)

Sulu Sea Ring Holder

this gold-tipped “glam” shell keeps wedding rings tucked away in sea style for a beachside affair! ($18, BHlDn, BHlDn.com)

Custom Seashell Wedding Bouquet

BoHo Bridal bouquet with handpicked seashells built on silk hydrangeas and fresh water and glass pearl accents. ($275, etsy.com/shop/ BoHoBridal)

Jimmy Choo Bello Wedge Photo by richard esposito / long island Photography

glamorous heels with a small wedge for walking down the aisle without sinking into the sand. ($625, nordstrom, garden city, nordstrom.com)

Cranes Engraved Invitation

With sand banana paper liner over a cotton pad, these invitations are tied together with a 2-inch-wide pool ribbon and set with a hand calligraphy address label. (approx. $20 per invite, lion in the sun, Huntington, lioninthesunPs.com)

Allegria Hotel

the smell of salt water, warm sand beneath your feet and the sound of the ocean waves can be the romantic backdrop for your wedding, and you don’t have to leave long island. the ultra-posh oceanfront allegria Hotel in long Beach is a luxury venue framed by the sun, the sky and white sandy beaches. With panoramic views of the glistening atlantic ocean, the allegria offers many options for hosting nuptials near the ocean. for the cocktail hour, the trendy l’onda lounge boasts lovely ocean views and Jack’s on the rocks, their rooftop bar, shows li in all its majesty. (allegria Hotel, long Beach, allegriaHotel.com)

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Lauren and David Burman WEDDING DAtE: March 30, 2013 at the NYIt de Seversky Mansion in Old Westbury. INSPIRAtION: lauren and David wanted their wedding to be traditional, yet comfortable.

the two homebodies debated about having the wedding at their house with their beloved golden Doodles, Henry and theodore, but the old world charm of the nYit de seversky Mansion persuaded lauren and David to celebrate their special day at the venue. their wedding day began by getting ready and having their “first look” at home. “i couldn’t have asked for a more relaxed environment to get ready for the wedding than my own bathroom,” lauren says.

lauren wore a lace and crystal jacket over her Monique lhuillier dress for the ceremony with removable lace straps for the reception. “i wanted to be unique and traditional for the ceremony, but comfortable for the party.” Photography guy calaf from christian othv

the couple decided to mix in elements from different styles to remain one-of-a-kind. Dave (left) poses with a whiskey in an old tusk chair adding a Western style to the wedding theme. crystal candelabras and floral centerpieces gave the reception a vintage and delicate feel. they also used gold and crystal table accents with candles to add a touch of romance.

lauren, a dietitian, and David, who attended culinary school, took great care in deciding what they wanted to serve their guests. “the food selection at our wedding was just as important,” lauren says. for their cake, they selected something simple and elegant. “We wanted a beautiful, but not over the top cake. this was perfect and the pearl shimmery colors matched the lavender lounge themed dance area in the ballroom.”

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stephanie’s dress for the Hindu ceremony was called a lehrnga and made entirely of silk. similar to the exchange of wedding rings, the circle of flower garlands around both the bride and groom’s necks represent that there is no beginning or end of the union that is being created.

During a Hindu wedding the bride is carried to the ceremony on a Dali by four male members of her family. Both her dress and the carpet are red because it is associated with the rising of the sun and regarded as the color of new life, good luck and fertility. the planet that rules marriage is Mars, which is also red.

the couple opted for a rolls royce instead of a limo to go with the classic theme of their wedding and because anil is a car fanatic. stephanie’s unique touch was to have her bridesmaids wear two different colors (fuschia pink and gold dresses). “i wanted to do something different,” stephanie explains. “Most brides choose one color for their bridesmaids.”

stephanie’s “Jasmine Haute couture” wedding dress from Princess Bridals in farmingdale was a strapless ballgown with swarovski crystals, scalloped edges and had a tulle insert on the train. “i don’t like modern style wedding dresses, i like the very classic style, and this dress was very classic.”

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WEDDING DAtE: March 17 (Hindu Ceremony) and March 22 (Catholic Ceremony), reception at Bourne Mansion in Oakdale INSPIRAtION: stephanie and anil grew up around the corner from each other and became engaged a year after they started dating while at Hofstra university. since stephanie is catholic and anil is Hindu, the couple decided to have both traditional Hindu and catholic ceremonies.

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Prenuptial Agreements For Love or money? By Robert B. Pollack, Esq. As a matrimonial attorney practicing on Long Island, I am often asked to review a prenuptial agreement (“prenup”) from a bride’s soon-to-be husband. Many times this occurs just days before the wedding, with her fiancé or his attorney saying that signing the agreement is a prerequisite for the marriage to take place. If this happens to you, do not sign anything before your experienced counsel reviews and explains the legal consequences of signing a prenup. Because New York State views marriage as an “economic partnership,” certain financial rights and obligations immediately attach and begin to grow once you say “I do.” When dissolution of a marriage is sought through divorce, separation or annulment, the “rule book” for severing the marriage is set in laws, rules and previous court decisions. These rules are impacted by the unique facts and circumstances of each individual marriage and will determine, among other things, how accumulated “marital assets” get divided, whether spousal support is to be paid and for how long, how the couple’s debts, inheritances and gifts to one another are treated and how family businesses are affected by the dissolution of the marriage. If you add in issues of health and life insurance, children’s issues including college expenses, the list can go on and on. In simple terms, a prenup serves to alter, affect and “opt out” of the “rule book” by establishing contractual provisions between the couple that upon ending the marriage, determine rights, obligations and outcomes that can vary drastically from what the law would otherwise direct. In my experience, the most common scenario is a bride-to-be being asked to sign a prenup that will protect her fiancé’s assets and limit his financial exposure to his wife if they divorce. Women are also initiating prenups in 58 MILIEU Exclusively for Long Island Women

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increasing numbers. Such an agreement may mean that one partner does not want to risk accepting the financial obligations that the law says would arise upon their marriage and increase over its duration. If you are re-marrying, signing a prenup can keep assets separate and preserved for your children and out of the reach of step-children. “Postnuptial” agreements, signed after a marriage takes place, generally may be used for the same purposes as a prenuptial agreement. Recently, the Courts have decided cases where prenuptial and postnuptial agreements have been challenged. It is clear from those cases that to rely upon the future enforceability of all provisions of either a prenuptial agreement or a postnuptial agreement may be a mistake, I believe. As the law in this area continues to evolve, the decision to sign a pre- or post-nuptial agreement remains a very personal choice, and should be made only after receiving advice and counsel from your own independent and experienced practitioner. Robert B. Pollack, Esq., of The Law Offices of Robert B. Pollack, PC, a boutique matrimonial and family law firm based in Jericho, covers a wide variety of legal issues concerning divorce and other family law matters as well as providing insight on those issues. Mr. Pollack’s cases have been published in the New York Law Journal, New York Times, NY Daily News, Newsday, NY Post and reported on CNN, Fox News and other media outlets. You can reach the firm at 516-938-3330. june 2013

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Summer is supposed to be a season of fun and relaxation, but those good times can quickly turn to tragedy. Drowning is the leading cause of death for Long Island children ages 1 to 4 and Bobby Hazen, founder of the Long Island Drowning Prevention Task Force and a manager at SafeT-Swim, spends each day trying to change that horrifying statistic. “I just found that it was unbelievable that every year we hear of these horrible incidents where people are dying and children are dying from drowning,” he says. “Drowning is 100-percent preventable.” Hazen has taught children as young as two months old how to save themselves in the water. He started the Long Island Drowning Prevention Task Force in 2010 as a way to educate often uninformed families on life-saving water safety tips.

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“When I started researching on how we could get this started, the one thing that kept glaringly coming back to me was that all these great organizations like the Red Cross, the Board of Health and the Coast Guard had a tremendous amount of information out there, but it wasn’t getting into the people’s hands,” he says. The LIPTF consists of medical professionals from North Shore-LIJ Health Systems, Stony Brook Children’s Hospital, Winthrop-University Hospital and the Nassau County Department of Health, along with other industries and businesses involved in the water industry like the New York State Lifeguards and Jimmy Hazen, Bobby’s uncle and owner of Safe-T-Swim. Hazen’s organization put together a booklet and website of vital safety tips and information for families, highlighting the dangers and risks associated with pools and open bodies of water.

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The booklet is distributed throughout Long Island at Saf-T-Swim locations, public pools, doctor’s offices, libraries, parks and other venues that have children’s events. In conjunction with the booklet, the LIPTF holds school assemblies for elementary school children and storybook readings at daycare centers and nursery schools to teach children about its Safer 3 program, which focuses on safer kids, safer water and safer response. Costume characters educate children from kindergarten to third grade about water safety through song and dance. The program has become a huge success, and Hazen’s calendar is packed with assemblies at nearly 50 elementary schools in Nassau and Suffolk. He recently received an invitation to present his program at New York City elementary schools as well. “Sammy Starfish, Timmy Tadpole and Gilbert Guppy teach these children the major rules

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and steps that are necessary to keep them safer and to be aware of their surroundings in any open body of water,” says Hazen. “The kids get a kick out of it, they really enjoy it. There’s music and they dance with the characters and play and have a good time and the kids get a good message to take home with them.” Hazen credits the William Floyd School District with being the first school district to bring the Safer 3 program and the LIPTF downloadable curriculum into their elementary schools. Hazen’s current goal is to bring both the assemblies and the curriculum to all elementary schools across Long Island. The program works, and Hazen sees the results in the children immediately. “I actually had a child the other day that wanted to run across his pool cover and learned from Sammy Starfish that he was not supposed to, so he did not,” says Hazen. “They do pick it up. Children can be a very integral part of the learning pro—Lindsay Christ cess for these kinds of things.” If you know a Guy Who “Gets It” and would like to nominate him for a future profile, email Beverly@MilieuLI.com

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Showers of Fun

Create long-lasting memories with friends and family by hosting a bridal or baby shower at home. Traditional or themed, celebrating your special milestone at home can be simple to simply fabulous.

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Glass Drink Dispenser Terra-cotta pots make excellent silverware holders for your summer shower. They’re sturdy and won’t tip over, so you don’t have to use plastic. Use chalk to label each pot. When done, wipe off and reuse. (Photo: Country Living)

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This appropriate bridal shower treat can be created with doughnut diamond ring cutouts and a box of your favorite doughnuts. Your guests will surely appreciate the precious pastries! (Paper Diamonds from SarahLouiseMatthews for Etsy).

Instead of an old-fashioned punch bowl, opt for a clear glass drink dispenser that showcases the beautiful fruit in your delicious punch, sangria or iced tea recipe. ($59-$79, Pottery Barn, Riverhead, PotteryBarn.com)

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Cupcake Rattles

So easy to make, yet adorable. Standard cupcakes are frosted, white frosting is used to secure small flower candies. Lollipop sticks serve as the rattle “handle” with a candy and bow.

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Chef Jenna Rocco, owner of Pot Belly Catering in Bethpage gives clients a variety of summer catering options but the most popular are grilled food, salads and burgers. “I think the burger trend is still really in,” she says. “It’s a fun idea. We do a burger bar with little sliders to keep it light, and we have vegan and vegetarian options as well,” she says. Her advice: When planning a baby or bridal shower, keep in mind who your audience is and finalize all plans before the event so you can relax and enjoy. (Pot Belly Catering, ItsPotBellyGood.com)

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By Beverly Fortune Our lives are marked by milestones; Love, marriage and children. We celebrate many of these events with family and friends, sometimes at home. But for important milestones we look for a very special place to celebrate. For Michael and Kurt Bohlsen, owners of the Bohlsen Restaurant Group, being selected to host one of these special occasions is not taken lightly. “One of the wonderful things [about our business] is that you get to witness seminal moments in people’s lives,” Michael says. “We have to recognize how special this occasion is to them. They don’t do this every day.” Owning and operating a restaurant group as successful as theirs is as much a lifestyle as a business. Each of their six high-end restaurants has a flavor of their own: Tellers: An American Chophouse; Verace: True Italian, both located in Islip, Beachtree Cafe in East Islip, H2O: Seafood Grill in Smithtown, Monsoon: Asian Kitchen and Lounge in Babylon Village and Prime: An American Kitchen and Bar in Huntington. Michael is the public face of the group and manages the daily operations while Kurt works behind the scenes with acquisitions and building management and oversees the design june 2013

and construction of each location. “Kurt and I are partners, we work very well together,” Michael says. All of their venues have a distinctive ambience and menu with two major ingredients found at each: outstanding cuisine and the highest level of service. Michael only has to look as far as the seats inside of each restaurant to gauge how well business is, and you’re likely to find him smiling. Business is that good. Things have gone so well that the brothers will be adding an upscale catering venue, The Harbor Club at Prime in Huntington, to their portfolio in the near future. “It was a natural extension of what we do,” Michael explains about their foray into catering. “People are always looking for something different, they’re openminded and want new things,” he says. Whether hosting a bridal or baby shower at the Beachtree Café or Verace, an intimate wedding at Tellers, a rehearsal dinner at Prime or H20 or a bachelorette bash at Monsoon, the Bohlsen’s know how to throw a party. “We take every event very seriously and do our best to accommodate the needs of our guests. We have a high expectation and we deliver.”

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CRAB CAkES BASE Yield - 40 two-ounce cakes 2 lbs. Crabmeat, Jonah 2 lbs. Crabmeat, Lump ¾ cup Mayonnaise ¼ cup Dijon Mustard 1 tbsp. Chopped Tarragon 1 tbsp. Chopped Parsley 1 tsp. Cayenne Pepper 1 tbsp. Old Bay Seasoning ½ cup Fresh Bread Crumbs 2 tbsp. Salt ½ cup each minced Red Bell Pepper, Onion, Celery 1. Clean crabmeat, removing all shells and cartilage, hold chilled. 2. In a large bowl, mix all remaining ingredients 3. Using a rubber spatula, fold the crabmeat into the mixture 4. Measure 2 oz. portions (or smaller for passed hors d’oeuvres). Form into patties and refrigerate. OLD BAy REMOULADE Yield - 1 quart

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2 cups Mayonnaise 1 cup Cornichons, Chopped Fine 2 oz. Lemon Juice ¼ cup Old Bay Seasoning ½ cup each Capers & Parsley, chopped 1. In a large bowl, mix all ingredients until thoroughly combined. 2. Put into a storage container, refrigerate until needed (for crab cake base and plating). COOkING & PLATING Ingredients and method are for two 2-oz. crab cakes but can be used for party platter presentation. 1 tbsp. 2 oz. 2 tbsp. ½ cup 3 tbsp. 1 tsp. 1 ea.

Vegetable Oil Crab Cakes recipe Old Bay (Aioli recipe) Arugula Leaves Roasted Peppers, Julienne White Balsamic Gel Pinch of Salt

1. In a medium sauté pan, heat the oil until lightly smoking. Add the crab cakes and sauté until golden on both sides finish heating in the oven until warmed throughout. Hold warm. 2. On the left of the plate, lay down some of the Old Bay aioli. Separately in a bowl, mix the arugula, roasted peppers with the white balsamic gel and the salt. 3. Lay the salad next to the Old Bay aioli. 4. Place the crab cakes on plate and serve. Recipe from Tellers: An American Chophouse - TellersChophouse.com m i l i e u l i . c o m Exclusively for Long Island Women

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He came to the League for Animal Protection as a stray puppy in July 2010. Now he lives in a foster home and is looking for a forever family. Newton is housebroken and knows basic commands like sit, down, stay, wait, off and leave it. His foster mom calls the playful pup “a master of agility” and a “real cuddle-bug” who loves to watch Animal Planet. If you’d like to meet Newton to see how he fits in with your family, please give LAP a call. (631-757-4517, LAPHuntington.org)

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tHe FIreBoat FIre FIGHter mUseUm The Fire Fighter is a former NYC Fire Department fireboat now designated as a National Historic Landmark and the most decorated fireboat in the world. In service from 1938 until 2010, this beauty guarded major war material supply ports during World War II and responded to the World Trade Center attacks on 9-11. (Boat tours are available all year round, Greenport, FireboatFireFighter.org)

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Lady BUG aPPetIzers A treat for the little ones that’s both healthy and fun to make. Ingredients 2 oz. Cream Cheese, softened; 2 Tbsp. Sour Cream; ½ tsp. Chives, snipped; 1/8 tsp. Parsley, minced; 1/8 tsp garlic salt; Black paste food coloring; 36 butter-flavored crackers; 18 cherry tomatoes, quartered; 18 large pitted olives, cut in half; 72 fresh chive pieces (about 1 ½ inches long)

Directions 1. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Add sour cream, chives, parsley and garlic salt. Mix well. 2. Place 1 Tbsp. of mixture in a small baggie, tint black and set aside. 3. Spread cream cheese mixture onto crackers. 4. For ladybug wings, place tomato quarters on each cracker. 5. For head, place half of olive to the side of the tomatoes. 6. For antennae, insert two chives on each end of olive. 7. Use baggie with tinted cheese to dot spots on the tomatoes.

a tale about a squirrel, Nutley, who is allergic to—of all things—nuts. Nutley refuses to let his allergy slow him down, and learns he’s not alone when he shares the news with his friends. Sorkin, whose daughter has multiple food allergies, inspired the book. “It was a really a bedtime story that snowballed into something,” the Roslyn mom explains. All proceeds from the sale of the book are donated to FARE, a nonprofit dedicated to food allergy awareness and education. “At first I said I would donate a portion of the proceeds, but then I thought about it and really thoroughly felt that in order to make a difference, I wanted to donate the whole thing.” In addition to her writing, Sorkin visits schools in the tri-state area to talk to children about allergy awareness and shows students how to create a storyboard for their own book. Sorkin says that while having their own book is great for children diagnosed with food allergies to relate to, it’s something that all kids can enjoy. “As much as it’s a food allergy book, it’s meant to be fun and to show acceptance and compassion, which could translate to any part of your life.” Available at Dolphin Books, Port Washington, TheDolphinBookshop.com; The Candy Store, Albertson, TheCandyStoreonMainStreet.com; PleaseMomKids.com and BarnesAndNoble.com

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Newton came in as a stray in July of 2010 when he was a young lad of only a few months. As a cute puppy, everyone wanted him, but sadly, none of his potential adoptions panned out. After 10 long months in a kennel, Newton was placed in a foster home. He’s proven to be a spunky, happy, playful fellow, always goofing off, making his foster mom laugh with his silly antics. This smarty-pants knows his basic obedience and goes is motivated to learn new things. Newton loves to play Chase, but has not quite figured out that playing Fetch means he is supposed to bring the ball back! After a few minutes of zipping around, he peeters out and lays down for petting. As a matter of fact, curled up next to you is his Number One place to relax! At the end of the day, Newton is just a cuddle-bug who wants nothing more than to be a cherished part of a loving family. Newton is neutered, housebroken, crate-trained, heartworm negative and on preventative, up-to-date on all of his shots and good with kids over age 5. He does not like cats. If you’d like to see how Newton would fit in with your family, please contact us to meet him.

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vast sUmmer CamP Sports performance company Varsity For a low-impact activity that can improve your strength and flexibility and burn a lot of calories, head over to Empire Kayaks in Island Park. Sunset paddles, fishing tours and a S.U.P.E.R Fit Class that teaches basic paddle boarding are all available. Clinics teaching open water skills and rescue techniques are open to experienced kayakers who want to advance their skills. (4 Empire Blvd., Island Park, EmpireKayaks.com)

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4 servings, 2 cookies each Ingredients: 8 whole-wheat graham cracker squares, finely ground; 1/4 cup raisins; 1/4 cup smooth natural peanut butter; 2 tablespoons plus 2 teaspoons honey; 4 teaspoons unsweetened coconut Preparation: Combine ground whole-wheat graham crackers, raisins, peanut butter and honey in a small bowl. Pat into 8 cookies and add coconut.

Athletic Sports Training, (VAST) offers a 4-week summer camp at their indoor sports facility on the campus of St. Anthony’s High School for 4th graders and up. “The idea of the camp is that by the end of the four weeks, the camper should be able to jump higher, jump further, move quicker and run faster,” says Edward Modica, ATC, head athletic trainer and VAST instructor. “Modica explains that VAST’s primary purpose is to get future freshman students ready for the intense change in training. “As an athletic trainer I’ve found that a lot of freshmen get hurt in the preseason because they’re just not ready or their bodies are not conditioned to dealing with that training. We know how to introduce and increase the intensity, so that they’re better prepared for the Fall.” ($285, FriarSportsCamp. com, MyVastTrainer.com)

HoFstra stra Celebrity trainer Cara Catronuova from NBC’s The Biggest

Loser will kick off the event with the debut of her charity, KnockOut Obesity. “I’m psyched for this event, it’s going to be so much fun. Plus all the proceeds will send kids to camp, so the spirit will be very positive,” Castronuova says. “I love freestyle dancing as a workout because it is so freeing, and empowering. So I want everyone to come prepared to let loose!” Relaxation and massage stations, contests, prizes and more! (June 1 @ Hofstra University, KnockOutObesityFoundation.com, CaraCastronuova.com. $25 in advance, $30 at the door.)

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Now you can bring your smartphone while boating, or to the beach or pool without worrying about water or sand damage. It’s impervious to water, so you can still text and talk while lounging on your raft. ($79, Frontgate.com)

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Truth+Beauty founder and CEO Cori Goldfarb was tired of going to Manhattan for the best spa services. “I wanted to create something that took the guesswork out of it for a busy suburban woman or man; that everything was the best of the best under one roof,” says the Old Westbury resident. The “gym for your skin” treats everything from acne to wrinkles. “Guests sit in our truth booth and talk with a beauty coach and map out the journey they want to take,” Goldfarb says. “You’re going to talk about your skin, what you don’t like about it and we’re going to fix it.” (Roslyn Heights, TruthAndBeautySpa.com)

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Coping with Seasonal Allergies Seasonal allergies affect millions of people each year, making the beautiful spring season a time of misery for many. Allergic rhinitis, or hay fever, is the most common seasonal allergy. It’s caused by the immune system overreacting to inhaled pollen from plants and trees with symptoms similar to the common cold: sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion, and itchy, watery eyes. While rarely life-threatening, allergies cause lost work days, decreased productivity and school performance and a lower quality of life. There are medications which can help with some of the symptoms, usually antihistamines available both over-the-counter and by prescription. Other ways that allergies are treated are by minimizing exposure to pollen, showering frequently (to wash off any pollen), using saline sprays, decongestant sprays or steroid sprays, and desensitizing with allergy shots. If allergy symptoms do not improve, and sinus pain and pressure persist despite treatment, a physician may order a computed tomography (CT) scan of the sinuses. A CT scan will show whether the symptoms of pain and pressure are actually coming from an infection or something else, and will also show if there are any anatomical causes for the sinuses to be blocked. Local and national pollen count information is available at Pollen.com. If you suffer from seasonal allergies you might consider staying inside when the pollen count is at its highest.

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Dr. Edelson (R) of HealthBridge concierge medical practice, which offers enhanced services to their patients.

Mis-Conception seCondary InFertILIty By Beverly Fortune Many couples with one child plan to have at least one more addition to their family. Some have to consider the cost of daycare, so they try to time the pregnancy and birth to coincide with the older child leaving daycare and starting kindergarten. In increasing numbers, after months of trying to conceive without results, a visit to the OB/ GYN results in a diagnosis of secondary infertility. Secondary infertility is the inability to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term after successfully and naturally conceiving at least one biological child. And, it’s more common than you might think, with an estimated 30 percent of couples having difficulty conceiving a second time. Many women first seek advice and treatment from their OB/GYN. Dr. Gary Levine, OB/GYN at Long Island Women’s Healthcare Group, says when a woman has secondary infertility, time is of the essence. “I use 30 years old as a cut off,” he says. “A woman is born with ‘x’ amount of eggs, or ovum, and the eggs are now 30 years old. Some don’t want to be fertilized as readily as eggs in their 20s. If you’re over 30 and have been trying to conceive for six months, then I’m rocking and rolling.” Secondary infertility can occur for many different reasons, age being one, and according to Dr. Bradley Trivax, 76 MILIEU Exclusively for Long Island Women

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a Board-Certified Reproductive Endocrinology & Infertility (REI) Specialist of Reproductive Specialists of New York, “the effects of cigarettes, heavy alcohol consumption, and caffeine can play a role in secondary infertility.”

“Less stress UsUaLLy means a CoUPLe wILL Have sex more oFten. tHIs may resULt In ConCePtIon For some.” The couple usually agrees to undergo different tests to see if the problem can be isolated and treated. Many OB/GYN’s first prescribe medications like Clomid to enhance a woman’s fertility. According to Levine, if a pregnancy doesn’t result after a few months he recommends that his patient see an REI specialist. “I don’t want to waste time,” he says. Dr. Diana Chavkin, an REI specialist from Genesis Fertility & Reproductive Medicine, says that many of

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“It Is a sILent PoPULatIon. tHere are no wrIstBands or t-sHIrts BeInG worn. tHe aLarm needs to soUnd to aLLow tHese PatIents to reaLIze tHat so many otHers Have Been In tHe same PLaCe.” her patients are more educated about secondary infertility than in the past. “There’s no cookie cutter solution to secondary infertility,” she says. “Everyone is treated individually.” Secondary infertility can require multiple levels of evaluation including a semen analyses, blood tests and sonograms. Treatments can include oral medications that can induce ovulation or injectable hormones that can be used to stimulate the ovaries. Depending on the patient, these treatments and medications can be physically and emotionally draining for some women. Sometimes the process can put a strain on a marriage. “Stress plays a significant role in the process of infertility and whatever can be done to reduce this stress is imperative,” says Trivax. Chavkin recommends that her patients try relaxation techniques, meditation and yoga. “Less stress usually means a couple will have sex more often,” she says. “This may result in conception for some.” Chavkin also uses a new diagnostic blood test on some patients, the AMH (Anti-Mullerian Hormone) which gives an estimate of the woman’s remaining egg supply or “ovarian reserve” and can be used to determine the success of using IVF. “The most important aspect of treatment is the patient’s history,” says Travix. “It is critical to know if the patient has had any prior pelvic infec-

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tions or surgeries that may play a factor in conceiving.” Secondary infertility isn’t just a physical problem, though. When you already have a child, it’s naturally assumed you can have more and people think you’re not supposed to grieve like childless couples. What many don’t understand is that when you’re told you can’t do something as natural as carrying another child, it can be devastating. Like any infertile couple, those with secondary infertility need empathy and support from their friends and family. “Many patients with infertility do not openly express their diagnosis with family and friends,” says Trivax. “Ironically, these very same patients do not realize that many of their family and friends have undergone the same process and treatment. It is a silent population. There are no wristbands or t-shirts being worn. The alarm needs to sound to allow these patients to realize that so many others have been in the same place.” There are a few resolutions to secondary infertility. Some couples opt to continue to pursue medical treatment that hopefully will produce another child, while others seek alternative family building options like adoption. For couples who have not had success, hopefully after they’ve had time to grieve, they will enjoy and appreciate their family as it already is and, if conception does occur, marvel at the way nature works.

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SQUARE SHARE ACROSS 1 Non-PC computers 5 Refuge 11 Much more desirable 20 Kauai, e.g. 21“Strut” singer Easton 22 Additional unspecified things 23 Speller’s clarification 24 Mets’ division 26 Clock’s ancestor 28 41, to Cato 29 “- humble opinion ...” 30 Choosing wisely 37 Had been 39 See 104 Down 40 “The Red Shoes” star Shearer 41 reek letter X 42 “The Hangover” costar Galifianakis 43 Rushlike plants 45 20-hourweek worker, e.g. 49 3 R’s gpo 51 Soapy water 52 – nova (dance) 53 It recalls recent things 61 Fast Internet svc. 62 Subtle glows 63 “Harold & Go to White Castle” (2004 comedy) 64 “— Te Ching” 66 Writer Wister 70 Strip of wood 71 Sprint race 74 Cry “Uncle!” 75 Sentry’s cry 76 With one flat,

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eights 10 Tailless meower 11 Genus of meowing mammals 12 Nibbled on 13 VCR brand 14 Panhandle 15 Sewing cases 16 12th grader, e.g. 17 Mine haulage tracks 18 1930s-’40s serial radio comedy 19 Trio before U 25 - Baba 27 Purposes 31 “Alley----!’ 32 Juan’s “day” 33 Act human 34 Frozen 35 Resistance units 36 Itty-bitty bite 38 Mets’ former ballpark 42 Pertaining to animals 44 Spot 46 Medit. nation 47 Spanish for “very” 48 2.2 in a kg 50 Actor Alan 53 Kimono tie 54 Oahu dance 55 Uttered 56 Some rodent appendages 57 Ear warmer 58 First-aid pro 59 Might 60 Tailless ape, for short 61 Cry on “The Simpsons” 64 Dash gauge 65 Go for-drive briefly) 67 Lush 68 In a tie 69 Dweeb’s kin 71 Conniption 72 Bit of cheer?

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73 “True -!” 78 Dreamed up 80 Thu.-Sat. linkup 81 Protein-making stuff 82 “Take Me as-” 83 Weep noisily 84 Persian Gulf borderer 85 Scoreless tie 86 The Pogues frontman Shane 87 Sable carmaker, briefly 88 Yoked pair 91 Recaller of faulty meds 92 Player of a game on horseback 93 Port in Papua New Guinea 94 Verb ending in the Bible 95 Sun. church oration 97 Gamboled 98 Arousing intense feeling 99 Actress Natalie 100 Lustrous cloths 104 With 39Across, spy 107 Traveler Polo 108 Comedy club host, e.g. 109 “Am - risk?” 110 Comic Martha’s family 112 Yearn 115 NY Giants’ gpo 116 Internet giggle 117 Conk out, as an engine 118 Particular mag. printing 119 Have a debt 120 Bread from a tandoor 121 Meth- or propending

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wHat’s In tHe Cards aQUarIUs January 20 to February 18

The Moon – this card denotes that you are in a period of flux. You may feel confused or isolated and life can seem uncertain. If you can be receptive to messages from the unconscious, in time, you can learn to integrate the constructive and destructive energies within your psyche.

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PIsCes February 19 to March 20

The Sun – the Sun represents contentment and happiness. The darkness is dispelled and you can now see how to resolve any problems. Your positive attitude means that you are now able to enjoy life and be successful in whatever you do.

arIes March 21 to April 19

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The Tower – this is a card of turmoil, it suggests that you are going through major changes and that things will never be the same again. Your old way of life is collapsing and you have a chance to re-evaluate yourself.

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taUrUs April 20 to May 20

The Page of Cups – this is the time to get in touch with your feelings. If starting a new romance, tender care is needed to bring it to fruition because everything is still fragile at this early stage.

GemInI May 21 to June 20

Death – this card does not mean death in the literal term, it means transformation. Something has reached a conclusion. You may now have to let go of what is familiar and step into the unknown. Permit your sense of loss but embrace the new.

CanCer June 21 to July 22

The 9 of Cups – you are ready to enjoy happiness and prosperity in abundance. A marriage is possible or you may be starting a sensuous love affair. You may also be about to secure a business deal or finalize a project of great value to you.

Leo July 23 to August 22

Justice – this card implies that you need to weigh things rationally in order to find a fair solution. You may be given good advice which you need to consider carefully before acting upon it. The outcome may not be what you hoped for but it will be a just one.

vIrGo August 23 to September 22

The Page of Swords – someone who is spreading rumors may complicate your circumstances. You need to know who you can and cannot trust. If you are signing a document or contract make sure to check the small print.

LIBra September 23 to October 22

The Hanged Man – you are in a state of limbo in a romantic relationship. A reorientation is taking place in your life and you may be feeling at a loss as to how to proceed. As a result, you may feel fearful. Time will release you from this stasis.

sCorPIo October 23 to November 21

The Hierophant – this card means that you are ready to experience life in a different way. It is time to turn your attention to spiritual matters and find the real meaning and purpose of your life. Meditation is helpful in searching for a deeper understanding of where you fit in the scheme of things.

saGIttarIUs November 22 to December 21

The Empress – the time is ripe to channel your energies in a creative direction and come up with new ideas for the future. Look for practical ways in which you can express this strong sense of wanting to expand your life. Enjoy your creativity.

CaPrICorn December 22 to January 19

The 9 of Wands – even though you find yourself daunted by what lies ahead, this card suggests that you have the power of endurance to come through. You may feel that you cannot go on or that life is too difficult but deep down you can draw in a formidable reserve of strength that will keep you going.

PsyCHICdeB uses the tarot to do psychic readings channeling her spirit guide Helen. She is also an Astrologer and Reiki Master and loves to teach others the benefits of Reiki. Namaste. You can find her at the Original Psychic Fairs on Sundays. A listing of the Fair dates can be found on her website at: www.astro-mate.org

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A FEW OF OUR FAVORITE BRIDAL FAVORS

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MANAGING EDITOR “SWEET COMPANIONS” BRIDE AND GROOM GOURMET BROWNIE FAVORS Let’s be

STyLE EDITOR kRISPy kREME GIFT BOxES Everyone loves Krispy Kreme doughnuts, especially me! Since Krispy Kreme no longer has any Long Island locations, giving your guests their own personal box to take home and enjoy will certainly be memorable. If you order in advance, the two-pack can be customized with your wedding colors and a personalized sticker. (KrispyKreme.com)

real. As adorable as you think your wedding favors are, many of them will end up in junk drawers. Give your guests something that isn’t just cute, but that they’ll actually enjoy, like these hand-decorated brownie balls on a stick dipped in chocolate. (MyWeddingFavors.com)

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STAFF WRITER CUSTOM WINE BOTTLES Bedell Cellars

SENIOR ACCOUNT ExECUTIVE PERSONALIzED PLAyING CARDS

in Cutchogue offers wine favors in First Crush Red & White. The bottles can be customized with beautiful wine tags, complete with your names, wedding date and a special message. (BedellCellars.com)

Personalized Playing Cards are “perfectly suited” to remind guests of the fun they had while celebrating your special day! (FavorFavor.com)

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ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER BIRD SEED FAVORS This is a fun and easy DIY wedding favor that is truly unique and eco-friendly. If you’re on a budget, these favors are a nice way to say “thank you” to your guests and help feed our feathered friends! The recipe can be found at IntimateWeddings.com.

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INDIVIDUALLy BOxED JELLIES Local organic farmer Jeri Woodhouse, founder of A Taste of the North Fork, has a whole line of vineyard-inspired goodies, and these homemade jellies top my list. Each favor comes boxed and wrapped with a custom ribbon. (ATasteOfTheNorthFork.com)

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