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In this Issue Beauty Counter �� p. 4 Autumn Is �� p. 8 Trendy 10 �� p. 12 The Shopping List �� p. 16 Jewelry �� p. 20 Handbags �� p. 22 Shoes �� p. 24 Style Spotlight �� p. 26 Cover: Wine �� p. 30 Feature: Careers �� p. 38 Milieu Milestones �� p. 47 Fortune 52 �� p. 64 Guy Who Gets It �� p. 66 Dècor �� p. 70 Bon Appètit �� p. 72 Family �� p. 74 Health �� p. 78 Crossword �� p. 86 Tarot Card Reading �� p. 88 J’adore �� p. 90

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From the Publisher August is a “bridge” month on Long Island. You’re crossing over from the idyllic days of summer into the back to school season. Depending on the individual, you’re either relieved to escort the little ones back into a normal routine and reclaim some personal time and space or dreading the thought of the litany of responsibilities that come with school season. Nevertheless, another spectacular summer is winding down on this beautiful island and it’s back to reality. Before you retreat too far from the shore and hunker down on the soccer field, don’t miss the chance to visit Long Island’s wine country, which our contributor, Anna Dinger, brings beautifully to life in our cover story, “Life on the Vine.” Anna tells the story of five women who each play a tremendous role in the agriculture wonderland that is thriving just a short distance away. A New Direction by Alex Karcev, is our feature story on continuing education, complete with a quiz on each subject. Alex always adds a unique twist to her stories and this one is “sewn up.” Our Back to School, Back to Work styles are all on trend, and our Campus Couture style shoot, photographed entirely at Hofstra University is stunning. Melissa Connolly and Johanna Farrell of Hofstra made it so easy for our photographer, Jim Lennon, our models, stylists and make-up artists to breeze through a photo shoot on a very hot day. My Fortune 52 column on page 64 is a must-read. It is the compelling story of a Long Island mother and successful businesswoman who has “come out” in the belief that there are many other women like her who are in a similar situation. The Guy Who Gets It story written by Jaime Franchi is both heartbreaking and heartwarming, don’t miss it on page 66. Wedding Trends, Harvest Bride, Party Trends, Health and Family, Tarot Card Readings, there is too much to list, so don’t skip a single page. While you enjoy the last days of summer, I wanted to share this poem I found on Pinterest a while back and thought I’d share if anyone has a little one starting school:

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September Is...

National Apple Month Backed by the U.S. Apple

Dedicated to the economic and social achievements of American workers, Labor Day (Monday, Sept. 2) offers the opportunity for all to recognize and reflect upon the countless contributions and accomplishments women have made to the labor movement. It also affords a moment to acknowledge just how much further women still have to go to attain full equality with their male counterparts within the workforce.

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An all-star cast includes Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck. Princeton grad student Richie Furst (Timberlake), believing he’s been swindled, travels to Costa Rica to confront online gambling tycoon Ivan Block (Affleck). Richie is seduced by Block’s promise of immense wealth, until he learns the disturbing truth about his benefactor. When the FBI tries to coerce Richie to help bring down Block, Richie faces his biggest gamble ever: attempting to outmaneuver the forces closing in on him. Rated R. Premiers September 27.

Association, National Apple Month began in 1904 as National Apple Week. In 1996 it was expanded to National Apple Month, which is actually three months, running from September through November, when apple season is at its peak.

Events AUG. 22—Ricki Lee Jones @ Stephen Talkhouse, Amagansett. 8 p.m. $125, $110. AUG. 24—Pay-To-Get-Out Horror Movie Marathon @ Cinema Arts Centre, Huntington. 11 p.m. to Dawn. $25. AUG. 25—Toni Braxton @ NYCB Theatre at Westbury. 8 p.m. $39.50-$49.50. AUG. 27—Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo @ The Paramount, Huntington. 8 p.m. $39.50-$89.50. AUG. 30—Alicia Keys @ Rumsey Playfield, Central Park. 7 p.m. Free. AUG. 30 - SEPT. 2—Shinnecock Powwow @ Shinnecock Indian Nation Reservation, Southampton. SEPT. 1—Patti Smith @ Guild Hall, East Hampton. 8 p.m. $50-$150. SEPT. 2—Labor Day SEPT. 8—Depeche Mode @ Nikon at Jones Beach Theater, Wantagh. 6 p.m. $35-$150.50. SEPT. 8—The Gaslight Anthem @ The Paramount, Huntington. 8 p.m. $25-$65. SEPT. 8—National Grandparents Day SEPT. 22—Autumn Begins

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RFK Stadium in Washington, D.C., will host the U.S. Women’s National Team as they compete with the top women soccer players from Mexico on Sept. 3, giving sports fans a great look at what both teams have to offer as the quest for the World Cup gets underway. This is the first international soccer match to be broadcast on the new FOX Sports 1. The U.S. team is ranked No. 1 in the latest FIFA Women’s World Rankings.

National Women’s Health & Fitness Day September 25

America’s largest annual health promotion event for women is set for Sept. 25. More than 1,000 groups across the country will host women’s health and fitness events at senior centers, hospitals, health clubs, park and recreation districts, schools, and other facilities. The organizers of National Women’s Health & Fitness Day, a public/private partnership, say the goal is to encourage women to take control of their health, to learn what they need to make smart health choices, and to make time for fun, physical activity.

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SCARF WITH POCKETS Say goodbye to the inconvenience of lugging around your heavy bag from place to place and sifting through its contents to locate that pencil or pair of keys. Perfect for students or moms-onthe-run, the Sholdit Wrap is a lightweight and fashionable way to carry your most important go-to items (while keeping you warm if the a/c is blasting). With 20 different styles to choose from, the Sholdit Wrap will also add a burst of color to any outfit. ($49-$79, Sholdit.com)

3 Not only is food on the menu at the Game Master Grill, but fun is too— literally. Alongside budget-friendly favorites like Catan Chips, Red Dragon Wings and Mox Lobster Mac & Cheese is a Game Menu, with choices ranging from Axis & Allies, Chess and Jungle Speed to Monopoly, Apples to Apples and Risk. So don’t just dine out with the family, enjoy a game over dinner. And if you aren’t in the mood to leave your house, they also deliver—both food and game menu items! (Mineola, GameMasterGrill.com)

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Want some pop in your schedule? The new Bubble Wrap Calendar has a pop for every day. This clever calendar marks weekdays, major holidays and weekends in bold for easy reference. Poster-sized and averaging 4 feet tall, the Bubble Wrap Calendar provides the simple joy of popping bubbles as each day passes, a must for any bubble wrap aficionado. This innovative datebook is sold through the web (just Google “Bubble Wrap Calendar”) and will satisfy all your bubble-popping urges!

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Meet Lia, Zoe, Maya, Lola and Mimi, the dolls that make up the Lotty Dotty children’s line. This collection of interactive T-shirts and handbags (which double as iPad covers) was created by Shevanne Helmer and Maya Persaud, two American women living in Paris, who wanted to share their childhood love of playing dress-up with paper dolls. Great for back-to-school, these fashionable shirts feature screen-printed doll figures that can be dressed with velcro-backed interchangeable designer mini-outfits, so kids can channel their budding fashion sense on the bus and during recess. The clothing line also showcases up-and-coming designers, who create the mini-outfit collections. Lotty Dotty also encourages the use of organic and recyclable materials. (LottyDotty.com)

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Three App Dressing appropriately for unpredictable weather has just gotten a whole lot easier. The fashion-sensible app suggests three perfect outfit combinations to wear based on the daily weather forecast. Sunny and hot? Slip into a tank top and shorts. Cloudy and chilly? Put on a sweater and button up your coat. Three App helps you prepare for the elements and plan out a suitable wardrobe, no matter what Mother Nature may send your way! ($1.99, iTunes.com)

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A new organization made up of Long Island women who are interested in making a difference in their community by contributing money to local charities as a group recently had their inaugural meeting. Tracy Lobdell, founder of the Long Island Chapter of 100 Women Who Care, says it is “a brilliantly simple way to raise money quickly and efficiently for local non-profits and worthy causes.” Each member is required to donate $100 four times a year, with the ultimate goal being a donation of $10,000 every quarter. The charity gains not just from one woman, but from 100 who have joined together to have a greater impact. “100 women is not our ceiling, it’s just a starting point,” says Lobdell. Their next meeting is October 8th at 6:15 pm at Jewel in Melville. (100WWCLI.org.)

Children who are going back to school or just starting school and are learning about the concept of time can benefit from having a Time IN Doll, a line of educational dolls that have a built-in timer to teach kids about time and patience. Karen Barski, a mom of five and inventor of the popular Woombie baby swaddle created Time IN Dolls to give her kids a better understanding of how time works (while also giving herself a few minutes of personal mommy time). Unfortunately, many children are introduced to the concept of time negatively through “time outs” for bad behavior. Karen believed that time could be taught in a positive light as kids are encouraged to patiently play with their doll until the timer rings. Time IN Dolls are a great introduction to teach children the concept of time and patience in a fun and natural way. (TimeInDolls.com)

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BUILD-A-BEAR INTERACTIVE

The new and highly-anticipated interactive Build-A-Bear Workshop recently opened in Roosevelt Field Mall to rave reviews. Using the newest technology available, the new store features an interactive storefront that allows guests to play games as they enter the store. The new Love Me station customizes their new friends with special personality attributes displayed as emoticons on an interactive table and a Fluff Me station features a digital bath tub that seems to magically react with sensory effects such as virtual bubbles, among other cool new enhancements. A “Bear-O-Scope” is used to help guests at the Name Me station where they can also create a one-of-a-kind birth certificate that includes a photo of their new furry friend. “At Build-A-Bear Workshop, we are continually innovating to provide breakthrough experiences and products for today’s generation of tech-savvy guests,” saysMaxine Clark, founder of Build-A-Bear Workshop. “We are thrilled to bring our newly imagined store to Roosevelt Field and look forward to having fun and making memories with our guests.” (Build-A-Bear, Garden City, BuildABear.com)

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Back to School Tribal Print Back Pack

The hottest print for fall. ($92, Ooh La La, OohLaLaBoutiques.com)

Floral Crochet Rucksack

A pop of color and some lace! ($30, Aeropostale, Aeropostale.com)

Jansport Zigzag Splatter Backpack

A cool pattern on a classic backpack. ($35, Urban Outfitters, UrbanOutfitters.com)

Bright Bead Necklace

Bright Beads surround an otherwise casual work outfit. ($172, Jewelry Collection, Northport, Jewelrycollectionnorthport.net)

Sequin Shirt

Featuring crystal detailing along the neckline. ($29.94, Old Navy, OldNavy.com)

Printed Rockstar Jeans

Back To School Charm Necklace

Floral details flow throughout. ($29.99, Old Navy, OldNavy.com)

Short Jersey Skirt

Featuring 14k gold charms and chain customized with unique charms. (POR, Helen Ficalora, Montauk, HelenFicalora.com)

Features gently flared skirt in stretch jersey. ($17.95, H&M, HM.com)

Rebecca Minkoff Mini Affair

The mini Rebecca Minkoff is a great day to night bag. ($195, Mint, Stony Brook, ShopMint.com)

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A cute cat with an attitude to match. ($24.50, Delias, Delias.com)

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Exotic Bloom Necklace

These blue Lacee Booties carry you from summer to fall with a lace-up style. ($49.50, Macys, Macys.com)

A pop of color for the neckline. ($118, Lia Sophia, LiaSophia.com)

Showaflops

Perfect for dorm showers, these flip-flops feature drainage hole designs, with antimicrobial layers and slip resistant soles that protect feet! ($18, Fox’s, Mineola & Huntington, Foxs.com)

Splurge vs. Steal

Vera Bradley Let’s Do Lunch Tote Pretty printed tote to keep your lunch fresh. ($34, Madison’s Niche, Huntington, Facebook.com/MadisonsNiche)

Splurge G-Cat Loafer

Black Velvet by Jon Josef Featuring velvet upper and leather lining. ($155, Jildor, JildorShoes.com)

FortuneKeeper

Keep a treasured fortune safe and for all to see. ($32, Pandemonium Boutique, Babylon)

Apt. 9® Intarsia Sweater Featuring trendy animal print. ($50, Kohl’s, Kohls.com)

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Faux leather upper and cutaway lip detailing. ($24.94, DSW, DSW.com)

Shirt Jacket

Shirt-style jacket in stretch washed fabric. ($39.95, H&M, HM.com)

Princess Vera Wang Effronte Shoes

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Premium Rockstar Jeans

Comfortable jeans that look chic. ($39.50, Old Navy, OldNavy.com)

Restricted Teammate

Featuring burgundy coloring and lace up design. ($66, Wish, Stony Brook, ShopAtWish.com)

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Back to Work Vince Camuto Handbag Backpack

VC Signature Riley Pump Peep toe styling in plush suede. ($225, Vince Camuto, Plainview, VinceCamuto.com)

The lightweight black backpack converts from shoulder to wrist for multiple uses throughout the day. ($158, Macys, Macys.com)

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Silk dress with round neck and 3/4 sleeve. ($496, Rebecca Vallance, RebeccaVallance.com )

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Pandora Feather Earrings Feather Earrings 138 micro pave-set clear zirconia and a wire post and clear zironia on each earring. ($115, Pandora, Pandora.net)

KiraKira Silver styled details. ($12, Must Be V, Babylon)

Simply Vera Vera Wang Printed Scarf

A light fall scarf. ($32, Kohlâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Kohls.com)

Ivanka Trump Ivonne Heel The hottest colors of the season play off one another. ($79, Foxâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Mineola & Huntington, Foxs.com)

Blue Legacy Pocket Medium Candace Carryall Trendy tote features vibrant blue coloring. ($398, Coach Outlet, Tanger Outlets At The Arches, TangerOutlets.com/DeerPark)

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All Access Cut Crystals Convenient and comfy for girls on the go. ($78, Lia Sophia, LiaSophia.com)

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Coach Poppy Mirror Metallic iPad Clutch

A classic way to carry your iPad on the go. ($148, Coach, Coach.com)

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Isaac Mizrahi Stretch Pencil Skirt

Blue Pacific Fashion Infinity Scarf

Super stretchy jersey knit with back vent and natural waist. ($49, Last Call by Neiman Marcus, LastCall.com)

A stylish light scarf to keep your neck warm. ($48, Athleta, Athleta.com)

Coach Honey Bootie Edgy ankle boots in velvety suede. ($355, Coach, Coach.com)

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Modern Woven Shirt Dress

Featuring black and white pattern. ($29.94, Old Navy, Old Navy.com)

Features fun print and pleat front. ($540 Rebecca Vallance, RebeccaVallance.com)

Simply Vera Vera Wang Thalia Satchel

Classic black satchel. ($53.40, Kohl’s, Kohls.com)

Leaf Pin

Adorn any sweater or shift with this beautiful pin for an instant fall feel. ($40, Lotus Vintage, Huntington, LotusVintage.com)

Tablet Sleeve

Made with material that is water, stain and tear resistant. ($20, Gem Craft Boutique, Greenvale, Gemcraftboutique.com)

Sprout Bracelet & Cork Dial Watch The eco-friendly watch features biodegradable materials and semiprecious stone-beaded bracelet. ($50, Jewelry Collection, Northport, JewelryCollectionNorthport.net)

Old Navy Leather Trim Zip Cardigan Featuring light coloring and leather trim. ($39.94, Old Navy, Old Navy.com)

Farmer’s Market Tote

Seychelles Green Room Pump

Designed with trendy ankle strap. ($59.95, DSW, DSW.com)

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The hand crocheted straw bag is a great end-ofsummer tote to take to the office! ($49.50, J.Crew, JCrew.com)

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On Hooks Left To Right Falchi Brown Bag ($55, Last Call by Neiman Marcus) Sable Messenger Bag ($204, Ooh La La Boutiques) Foley and Corinna Champagne Bag ($265, Last Call by Neiman Marcus) Longchamp Bordeaux Messenger Bag ($595, Bloomingdale’s) Christopher Kon Cherry Tomato Messenger Bag ($400, Nahla & Co. at Rexer Parkes) Beige Messenger Bag ($198, Jewelry Collection) Perlina Leopard Messenger Bag ($119, Fox’s) Blue Leather Messenger Bag ($129, Fox’s)

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Outfits from Left to Right Vera Bradley Messenger Bag in Berry ($100, Periwinkle Boutique); Brighton Flower Ring ($44, Periwinkle Boutique); Gold Brighton Necklace ($68, Periwinkle Boutique); Brighton Gold Crystal Earrings ($58, Periwinkle Boutique); 7 Jeans Silver ($75, Last Call by Neiman Marcus); Dee Keller Velvet Flat ($132, Last Call by Neiman Marcus); Equipment Pink Sweater ($149, Last Call by Neiman Marcus) Pink Skirt ($67, IDo); Black Sweater ($80, IDo); White Lace Tank ($37, IDo); Orange Flower Ring ($15.99, Periwinkle Boutique); Hairtie Bracelets ($2.50 each, Periwinkle); Orange Watch ($29.99, Periwinkle Boutique); Vera Bradley Backpack in Heather ($89, Periwinkle Boutique); Girls’ Twinkle Toes: Shuffles - Wild Spark ($61, One Small Step); Animal Print Hairtie Bracelets ($3, Jewelry Collection) Velvet Gray Tank ($39, Last Call by Neiman Marcus); Don J Pliner Flat ($129, Last Call by Neiman Marcus); Rachel Zoe Handbag ($380, Last Call by Neiman Marcus); Ripped Jeans ($68, Towne); Leopard Blazer ($32, Towne); Jewelry from Melissa Lovy: Sullivan in Sapphire ($172); Avery in Sapphire ($156); Isabel in Lapis Lazuli ($228); Fricke in Lapis Lazuli and Sapphire ($192); Sutton in Lapis Lazuli and Sapphire ($156); Harper in Lapis Lazuli and Sapphire ($140); Juliet in Sapphire ($126) Leopard Cardigan Sweater ($46.50, Hartstrings); Brown Leather Skirt ($42, Hartstrings); Jean Backpack ($29.99, Target); Pink Stone Ring ($20, Periwinkle Boutique); Hairtie Bracelets ($2.50 each, Periwinkle); Animal Print Hairtie Bracelets ($3 each, Jewelry Collection); Hartstrings Pink Loafers ($39, Hartstrings)

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Below Left Black Leopard Leggings ($35, IDo); White Leopard Shirt ($47, IDo, Huntington); Beige Fur Trim Sweater ($125, IDo); Studded Heart Ring ($20, Periwinkle Boutique); Teal Tote Bag ($9.08, Target); Hairtie Bracelets ($2.50 each, Periwinkle); Primigi Luciana Loafer ($64, One Small Step) Below Right Vera Bradley Backpack in Heather ($89, Periwinkle Boutique); Heart Ring ($20, Periwinkle Boutique); Green Watch ($29.99, Periwinkle Boutique); Leopard Woven Skirt ($33, Hartstrings); White Cardigan Sweater ($40.50, Hartstrings); Green Jacket ($48, Hartstrings); Kenneth Cole Reaction Flat ($48, One Small Step)

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Take FIVE The BRAIDY BUNCH

From the runway to girls night out, braids of all kinds are on the rise. And we aren’t talking about the typical French braid. Thanks to HBO Game Of Thrones characters like Daenerys Targaryen and Sansa Stark, braids have transformed from pigtails on little girls, to intricate hairstyles for leading ladies all over to enjoy. Braids do not have to be complicated but they can revolutionize your look, if you use them correctly. “Braids can be used to control how fancy or casual a look appears. For example in two of our photos, one shows the use of a small, simple braid as a headband showcasing some loose curls. Today’s trends show women wearing this style everyday, but also as a bridal style. In our other photo of our up do, it shows a more modern, fancy up do that is complimented by a braid. It’s that one small detail that makes a huge difference in a look. Braids also look different on every person, you can do the same braid on two different people, and it will be unique for each person,” explains Stephanie of Bocu Salon and Spa in Commack.

1. BRAIDED HEADBAND

2. Multiple French Braids

Cloth headbands have become very popular; this braided headband combines both the braid and headband trend. Braided headbands give you an effortless cool look in little time. This can be worn over straight sleek hair or bouncy curls, each achieving a native chic look. “Braids are simple yet sophisticated. They look great, they go with almost any look, and it looks like a lot of time and energy went into the execution, even if that’s not the case,” explains Leslie of Bocu Salon and Spa.

4. BRAIDED PONYTAILS

This hairstyle is a play on the classic French braid and makes quite a statement. The three rows of thick French braids keeps hair away from your face like the classic French braid but is a bit more fancy. This hairstyle looks straight off the runway and can keep hair tamed all night and achieved by simply separating hair into three sections and braiding each, eventually twisting all braids together and pinning to one side. Pairing this fancy braided do with a simple dress is most appropriate as this hairstyle will act as the statement piece.

3. Braided Bun

If your trying to achieve a salon hairstyle, but on a budget try a braided bun. This style is ideal for nightlife. The bun is large and seamless. The bun is then surrounded by a braid. To achieve this look, start by forming a large bun excluding a piece of hair that will wrap around the bun. After attaching the braid, hold in place with bobby pins and hairspray. This hairstyle can go with a cocktail dress or some black jeans. Either way you are sure to stand out with this unique bun. “Braids can help bring hair off of the face, and accentuate facial features. You can give someone a sleek, sexy look, as shown in the photograph of the woman holding her braid. This simple, slicked back style is very elegant,” explains Joey of Bocu Salon and Spa.

Braided ponytails are a quick and easy way to tame your hair and look edgy. From a day at the office, to a night out with friends this look works for all. To perfect this hairdo, place your hair into a sleek ponytail, making sure to take care of any “fly aways” with gel. Then braid the rest of your ponytail. A little tip, the fuller the ponytail, the better the braid will look. Don’t be afraid to throw in some extensions to make the braid appear thick and healthy. Pair this hairdo with some colorful drop earrings for a polished fun look. “Braids help show contrast in color, you can see all of the different tones in a persons hair in the weaves in a braid,” explains Alisa of Bocu Salon and Spa.

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5. Double Braided Chignon

If you are feeling a little daring, try this waterfall braid chignon. This appears complex, but its only two sideways French braids! Waterfall braids can be done on any type of hair, but easiest when it’s silky straight. Leave your hair in a side pony or pull some piece up to form a bun. Curl the ponytail to add more sophistication, or leave it straight for a classic look. This hairstyle is elegant and perfect for a little black dress affair. This style will complement all face shapes, the side bun is extremely flattering. Standing out is expected when you wear your hair like this. “There is a lot of versatility with braids,” explains Kathleen of Bocu Salon and Spa.

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Life On The Vine Women and Wines on the North Fork Although Long Island’s wine industry began as a male-dominated industry, in recent years women have risen to become outright owners and have taken on leadership roles in virtually every aspect of wine making. Milieu Magazine reporter Anna Dinger visited five Long Island vineyards on the North Fork and met with the women who create a vineyard experience that is unique to each location.

One Woman Wines & Vineyards Claudia Purita, owner of One Woman Wines & Vineyards, bought the property in Southold in 2002 and in just two years transformed the land into a small, profitable vineyard that continues to expand. “I do things from scratch, I don’t start in the middle and I went from beginning to end,” she says. “I’m producing the grapes, growing the grapes, I’m the one picking them, I’m the one crushing, I’m the one taking care of the wine making.” For Claudia, total self-reliance and a passion for everything she does is a way of life. The grape vines are planted by hand, meticulously tended, hand-picked and hand-pruned so the finished product is made almost entirely by Claudia. “When you have one person handling everything from growing the grapes to making the wine, you have a level of quality control that’s very difficult to achieve anywhere else, because nobody else is really that crazy to do everything by themselves,” says Claudia’s daughter, Gabriella Purita, who works at the vineyard alongside her mother. Gabriella is One Woman’s CEO, General Manager, Event Coordinator and customer service representative. “Basically, my mom and I joke that she handles that side [of the fence] and I handle this side of the fence,” she says. “She doesn’t interact with people. I handle all of the sales, marketing and the tasting

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room. Basically everything from once the wine is bottled forward is me.” Claudia grew up on her family’s farm in Calabria, Italy. “Whatever went on our table was produced from us,” she says. “So all seven of us, me and my brothers and sisters were in the field…My father is still my mentor. I just remember every single moment is a lesson that I lived and learned from.” With her father’s encouragement Claudia has been able to flourish in the wine industry. “Because of the way I grew up, where there was no restrictions, like this is for men and this is for women,” she says. “I wasn’t brought up that way, so, I never felt like there were obstacles because I was a woman.” Winemaking has become Claudia’s true passion.

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“I love working with the land and with nature and outdoor things,” she says. “I think it’s very rewarding when you put something in the ground and, after a while, if you take care [of it], it gives you great results.” “Maybe I’m not normal. Maybe something’s wrong with me,’ because it’s never hard,” she continues. “People say, ‘I don’t know how you keep doing it,’ but I get up in the morning, I just have my cup of coffee and start working.” The Wine: Gruner Veltliner (2011) - One Woman Vineyards was the first LI vineyard to produce Gruner, a very light and dry white wine

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Ann Marie Borghese and her husband, Marco, own Castello di Borghese, or Castle of the Borgheses, Vineyard & Winery in Cutchogue. When they bought the property in 1999, it was already established as the first vineyard on the North Fork and the Borghese’s have since completely reinvented the winery and its role in community life on the North Fork. The family moved to Long Island from Philadelphia. Marco had worked in commodities in Manhattan and only saw his family on the weekends. Ann Marie says that she felt like a “week widow,” only getting to see Marco on the weekends.

“So, after years of commuting, one day he came home and said, ‘I just can’t do this anymore. It’s enough.’ And I went, ‘Okay, well we have three kids, a big house, this, that, here, there, whatever, what are we gonna do?’” Ann Marie says. When visiting the vineyards on Long Island, Marco said “I’ll buy it.”

“I thought he meant the bottle,” Ann Marie says. “He bought the vineyard.” Marco, who grew up on a farm in Italy, decided to return to his roots. “It took me absolutely forever to acclimate,” she says. “I’d never lived in the country, I’d never lived on a farm and I’d never done farming. My life was very city-oriented and it was really challenging for me. I just kept trying to re-invent myself, re-invent what we were trying to do here, like learn everything just by fire because, I mean, I didn’t have a wine background.”

The whole family had to learn how to live life differently, at a much slower pace, while continuing to work hard at what they were doing. “City life is so easy compared to farm life, it’s so easy, it’s ridiculous,” she says. “Out here you really have to be smart, be creative, be intuitive and I think the inspiration of just being closer to the land is really an important thing that you don’t always do in the city but here it’s just smack in your face all of the time.” When she became used to the new lifestyle, she still felt a void; something was missing. In Philadelphia she hosted many events from art shows, piano recitals, cocktail parties and operas. To fill that hole, Anne Marie now uses the vineyard to host business meetings, seminars, weddings and other celebrations. “Really, any party you can dream up we’ll do,” she says. “We’re more low-key, we’re hands-on, somebody from the family is always here.” Since moving to Long Island from Philadelphia, Ann Marie enjoys the simple things in life. “Explore, have fun,” she says. “Make it fun, because wine is supposed to be family, friends, sitting at a dinner table enjoying a meal, great company, great people, that’s what life is. Our whole theme is savor life and just relax and enjoy it.”

The Wine: Cabernet Franc (2010)

Shinn Estate Vineyards Barbara Shinn and her husband, David Paige, are pioneers in the world of organic winemaking on Long Island. They purchased the Mattituck property in 1998, which was a corn and rye farm, and transformed it into a vineyard when they began planting vines in 2000. Barbara grows the grapes, while David makes and distills the wine. Both worked in farmto-table restaurants in New York City and after visiting the North Fork, knew that this was the place they wanted to live. “We just absolutely fell in love with this region in particular,” Barbara said. “We always felt ourselves coming back, just because of the land and the wine-growing and the farms that were growing vegetables and the orchards and, of course, the incredible seafood.”

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After purchasing the land, the Shinn’s began their new lifestyle. “It was a big shift, but it was a very welcome shift, so it wasn’t a shock at all to our systems, it was actually like, ‘Wow, ok, we’re saving our lives at this point,” she says. “We’re breathing fresh air, we’re working really hard outside, it’s some very, very physical labor

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“It was always our goal,” Barbara says. “It’s actually the original homestead on the property, that was built in the 1880s. But, we knew that that was the last piece of the puzzle, that we needed to be up and running with a working vineyard and a working winery and then, obviously, a tasting room in order to have guests on the property and be able to give them the comfort that they needed.” Shinn Vineyard is unique in their holistic approach. “We grow our wine sustainably, we are primarily organic and we also employ the biodynamic techniques in the vineyard,” says Barbara. “By holistic management and biodynamic management I mean that we actually treat our entire farm as a living organism and our primary concern is to bring a natural ecosystem back onto our farm and the local ecology back onto our farm.” Barbara explained that, since the 1920s, industrial and conventional farming has erased a great deal of the natural ecology globally and replaced it with modern-day agriculture. “A new paradigm of farming is happening all around the world where farmers are wanting to return their to a more natural ecosystem and ecology,” she adds hopefully. Composting allowed the Shinn’s to avoid using chemical fertilizers, bringing them closer to their goal of being entirely sustainable and organic.

“Learning organic soil nutrition for the east coast was very challenging, but interesting, so I found it very inspiring,” she says. “We’re not 100-percent organic with everything that we apply to the vines, there simply hasn’t been strong enough new organic materials coming our way to control one particular disease, which is downy mildew. So, as soon as science can help us figure that out I think we’ll be on our way towards organic certification.” In addition to their holistic approach, Barbara and David also use alternate energy sources, including a wind turbine and a solar panel array, to power their farm. “We actually produce 100 percent of the electricity that we use here.,” she says. “We’re still connected to the grid but the clean energy that we make goes back into the grid.” The Shinn’s offer tours on the weekends to educate guests on how they holistically grow their grapes. “What makes [our wine] very unique, is that they’re all naturally fermented, which means that

they are fermented with the wild yeast from the vineyard,” says Barbara. “So, when we harvest the grapes we allow the fermentation just to start spontaneously and we’re not inoculating our fermentation with laboratory yeast.” Barbara is inspired by her love for nature and her desire to protect it. “If I can do something important on these 20 acres and save one little postage stamp sized piece of the earth,” she says, “then that’s my goal in life.” The Wine: Coalescence (2012)

Palmer Vineyards Kathy Le Morzellec is not only the business manager at Palmers Vineyard, she basically runs the show since her father, Robert Palmer, passed away in 2009. The vineyard is currently up for sale, however, Kathy and her family are very particular about who the buyer is. “We want the right person to buy it and continue what we started here, that’s the main goal,” Kathy explains. Kathy grew up working on the vineyard and was inspired by her father’s love for the business. “I did follow my dad’s passion for the vineyard and his passion to follow all the hard work that we do every day, all the hard work the employees do every day,” she says. “So, it’s just too important and too much work to just give it up.” Kathy wants to ensure that her father’s legacy is kept alive in the industry where he played such an important role. “We operate as a family,” Kathy says. “Every employee here, although they’re not my blood relatives, they’re all part of my family, and people that come here, I think feel that, the closeness of what we do here. And, hopefully, people can feel like they’re part of the family when they come here.” Kathy’s unique touch is evident everywhere. “I have very hard workers here and I think my attitude kind of has them very committed to me and to the industry,” she says. “We’ve had employees here over 20 years because of that kind of attitude. And I don’t approach life for a business as

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something that’s serious, it’s fun and at the end of the day everybody should leave here smiling.” She hopes that the vineyard will be bought by someone who will love the wine industry so that her family’s legacy may in some way live on. “I want to sell it to someone that’s not necessarily going to do things the same way we do, but that it will always be a vineyard, that when my son and

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my nephews, 20 years from now, pass by here they can say, ‘Oh, my grandfather started that vineyard,’ regardless of what it’s called,” Kathy says. “I take each day as it comes,” she continues. “We have no immediate plans of somebody coming in and buying it right away, so, I’m kind of in it for the long haul. If somebody comes tomorrow and says, ‘Oh, I love it and I want to continue what you’re doing,’ then that would be great.” The Wine: Cabernet Franc (2009)

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Baiting Hollow Farm & Vineyard confiding in her brother, Richard, she decided to take a six-month period to educate herself on how to care for horses. “We started doing research and up pops this picture of a one and a half year old thoroughbred filly in a kill-pen and in three hours they were leaving with her for the slaughterhouse,” Sharon says. “So, forget about six months to educate myself, I didn’t even have six days, it was like, BOOM!” By the end of the day Sharon had saved five horses from slaughter. Two were sent to another horse rescue and three they named Angel, Mirage and Prince, were brought to the vineyard. Since then, Sharon has rescued 28 horses in total. “The way it works is if someone doesn’t want a horse, for whatever reason, they’ll send it to auction,” she says. “Usually at the auction is nobody but kill-buyers. So, the kill-buyers wait, and when the horse goes through the auction and nobody has bid on them, they go into what is called the kill-pen and then they buy them for next-tonothing, pack them into these horrible trailers, and transport them to Canada and Mexico, where they meet the most horrific fate imaginable.” Sharon Boeckle, writer, director and producer with Sila Productions, began planning a documentary when she learned about horse slaughter during a tour of the farm. “I believe in my heart that the only reason why it’s even possible in this country to launch a U.S.D.A.-approved slaughterhouse in New Mexico would be that people are just not aware,” she says. “And I feel like a documentary film is a great way to raise awareness.” The documentary, featuring Baiting Hollow, should be in post-production in the spring of 2014. Wine and horses, two totally different callings, merge within the Baiting Hollow specialty wines, named after the rescued horses. “I think that it can be ideal when everything is working together in harmony, when a family is together, it’s not always harmony, we know that, but there’s a common cause,” says Rhoda. “And everyone loves it. We’re all proud of it too.”

Sharon Levine and Paula Geonie share a love of family, wine and horses. Baiting Hollow Farm and Vineyard, which the sisters run with their parents Sam and Rhoda Rubin, embodies these passions and so much more. Sam purchased the land in the late ’80s. A decade later he began growing grapes and produced his first bottles of wine in 2002. The wine was an instant success and the vineyard soon became the center of life in the Rubin family. “There’s so much care that has to be given to the grapes and so much thought that has to be put into everything and different ways of making them, tastes and production, and then you win a gold medal, which we’ve won a few times,” says Sharon, the vineyard’s marketing manager. “It feels great when people say, ‘Gosh this is the best wine I’ve ever had.’” Sam’s wine required a great deal of passion and persistence in order to experience the level of success that it did. “[Sam]’s really fond of the soil, the land, he loves that,” says Rhoda. “To him, it was never a chore versus something you love. He just loved it, always did.” Sam is now 86 years old and can still be found out in the field tending his grapes. The wine draws a great deal of people to the vineyard, but, it is also the atmosphere that keeps customers coming back. “I can just tell you what people say,” says Rhoda. “They feel very much at home and I love that, that’s the nicest thing. I hope that I’ve instilled it in my children to be, you know, hostesses, not hard sell people. And I think that’s why people just enjoy themselves.” Every family member takes on a different role at the vineyard. “We wear lots of hats here,” says Paula, the vineyard’s public relations and event manager. “It’s interesting because when you say that you’re in the vineyard business, the actual drinking of your wine is the ultimate of what you’re doing, but there’s so much more behind the grape.” Originally built in the 1800s, he family decided to renovate and restore the main house on the property, into a tasting house in 2007. That same year, Sharon was contacted about an entirely unexpected issue—horse slaughter. “I was like, horse slaughter? I actually did not believe that this was going on,” Sharon says. “I still can’t believe it.” Sharon was compelled to take action. After

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It’s not just children who are sharpening their pencils for school, adults are also making a refreshing return to the classroom whether it’s to or pick up a needle and thread, enter into the ever changing digital world, or hone their skills on various topics that interest them. Continuing education classes can ease the transition into a new industry or profession for first-time students and for those who are seeking a career change. Professionals who want to update or make their skills more marketable are also signing up for classes in droves to improve their knowledge about all that is digital.

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PASSION FOR FASHION Paying close attention, the students gather around a large professional cutting table to watch the instructor’s live demonstration on the sewing machine. A lesson on zippers was on the agenda and Nassau Community College Professor Rona Casciola dispensed tips on how to install them like a pro. This being the next lesson of the Garment Construction Course, they would soon need to begin mastering her teachings using their own polyester fasteners. “I always wanted to know how to sew and thought it was a good skill to learn,” says Kimberly Friedman, an art teacher from Lido Beach, who enrolled for the summer class to fulfill one of the requirements for a family and consumer science degree. At Nassau Community College, more than 15,000 people a year take advantage of the wide variety of professional development classes offered. For those secretly harboring dreams of competing on TV’s Project Run-

way, the Garment Construction Course given each gives students the opportunity to learn how to professionally sew and hone their hemming skills. NCC’s Garment Construction Course lasts just shy of three hours and is held once a week for a full semester. By the end of the course, students will have completed three garments and have a portfolio of tested sewing samples to take home. Although not your average home economics class, no prior knowledge of the craft is a prerequisite. “It’s not a problem,” says Casciola. “We prefer that people don’t know how to sew. You don’t want to have to break bad habits.” Design room sewing techniques are at the heart of the curriculum so that students can create sample garments using construction details found in the industry. The class is kept to a maximum of 14 students and the classroom is equipped with indus-

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trial sewing machines, irons, large cutting tables and professional dress forms. Students attending Casciola’s first class receive a list of supplies required for the course, including muslin, fabric and shears. A discussion on the inner workings of the fashion industry is part of each class. “Ms. Casciola shares her actual experiences in the garment industry with us,” Friedman says. Students learn the art of creating the perfect seam, how to finish off edges, the use of bias finishes, and then move on to different zipper applications - centered, lapped and invisible. Simple, basic patterns for a sundress, a jacket and a classic straight skirt are mandatory projects, and therefore patterns are not adjusted to the student’s size. “You’re not coming in to make clothes for yourself—that’s not the point,” says Casciola. “The objective here is to be able to do this professionally.”

1.When cutting fabric, in what direction should pattern pieces be pinned to the fabric? a. It doesn't matter; try to utilize all your fabric b. Rotate each pattern piece c. In the same direction ANSWER C. It is best to place the pattern pieces all in the same direction to ensure that the nap, design or texture of the fabric is running the same way.

2.What is the best way to cut light weight fabrics such as chiffon or silk? a. Tear the fabric by hand b. Place paper underneath the fabric to provide stability when cutting c. Cut each piece separately ANSWER B. Placing paper underneath the fabric will allow you to have stability when cutting out the pattern pieces.

3. True or False - A sewing pattern can be used with any type of fabric. ANSWER FALSE. A pattern meant for a woven fabric should never be used for a woven fabric and vice versa. Woven fabrics do not have stretch properties as knit fabrics have. Patterns are developed specifically for each kind of knit fabric.

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DIGITAL & SOCIAL MEDIA MARKETING QUIZ compiled by Craig E. Yaris

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GETTING SOCIAL Openly confessing, “I’ve been in a career transition and on the job search,” Charles Deutsch, a sales professional from Plainview, explained how he began his quest for social media mastery through a continuing education class offered at Hofstra University. “I consider myself tech-savvy,” he says. “But who has the time to learn everything about all the latest apps and new networks?” Craig E. Yaris teaches Hofstra’s Digital and Social Media Marketing courses. This fall, in addition to a general 7-week introductory class, Yaris will be teaching eight other classes such as Twitter for Business and Google Analytics. “The intensive classes are held more like a hands-on workshop lab versus a traditional classroom setting,” says Yaris. “I review best practices and how to get the most out of one network.” Yaris was an attorney, but when he took a legal continuing education program on social media, he never looked back. Changing his

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career course, he began to learn all he could about the use of the social web. “When Hofstra asked me to teach classes, I jumped at the opportunity,” he says. Now, in addition to teaching and volunteering his skills to the non-profit Digital Ethos that gives digital media support to small businesses, Yaris started his own company, Social Ribbit, creating custom social marketing plans. Most of his students are professionals, commonly in public relations or marketing, some are in a transitional phase in their career and don’t want to feel vulnerable in the rapidly changing digital world. For new students, Yaris recommends that students sign up for his Digital and Social Media Marketing Course, saying that, “the best place to start is at the beginning.” “Social media is about the audience so I want them to come in with questions,” he says. “It’s not my class, it’s theirs, and I morph the lessons and tailor the specifics for what my students need help with.”

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1. The best time to post to Facebook is… a. Every day at 9:00am b. Every Monday at 8:30am c. When your audience is on-line Answer C: Post to Facebook when your audience is on-line.Not sure when they are on-line? Experiment. Post at different times of the day and on different days of the week. Or, just ask.

2. Which of the following should not be done on social media? a. Solving problems and offering advice b. Making sure every post is a hint to buy from you c. Allowing your clients to interact with you Answer B. When using social media, it is not about you. It is about the client or customer, and you should be offering value to them. When utilizing social media for business, use the 80/20 rule – 80% of the items you post should provide value, only 20% should be a sales pitch.

3. The best network for my business is... a. Facebook b. Twitter c. LinkedIn d. Pinterest e. Email The answer may be any one of them. It all depends on where your audience is engaging. The best way to find out where to engage your audience is to ask. Use your opt-in email list to poll your clients. Ask them on Facebook. Be where they are. For some, it may be all of them. For some, it may only be Facebook or Pinterest.

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FROM GRAPE TO WINE Autumn is harvest time on the North Fork. Vintners sweat out the final stages in the process of winemaking, plucking the vines of their treasures and raising a glass alongside them in victory, are the many wine enthusiasts who flock to the region to join in the celebration. For those who want to a better understanding about the progression of a grape from vineyard to cellar, Wine Camp attracts people of all ages and walks of life—sommeliers, wine writers, vineyard owners – from all over the world—Australia, Bermuda, California, Florida and Long Island. Darolyn Augusta and her husband, Christopher, started Wine Camp eight years ago. They also operate The Harvest Inn, one of three places that camp participants can rest their head during the 4-day camp adventure. “When you register, we ask that you share with us your knowledge of wine so we know what someone may want to get out of the program,” says Augusta. “Anyone can come out to Long Island wine country, but this is a complete behind the scenes experience.” For the 20 to 30 students in the

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program, teachings include an introduction to the history and terroir of the region, the sensibility of wine tasting, chemistry of winemaking, how to create blends, seasonal vineyard work and a lesson on sustainable practices. These lessons—particularly the toiling in the vines—are very hands-on. Each winery visit is an interactive learning session from the actual winemakers and owners, with tastings along the way. Spirited fun is generous, sampling is encouraged and delicious al fresco meals are part of the everyday at camp. On night one, Dinner is served promptly at 7:30 pm at the North Fork Table and Inn, and for the final evening, a five-course food and wine pairing is personally hosted by Ann Marie and Marco Borghese at Castello di Borghese. When camp is completed, campers are sent home with their own case of wine. Wine Camp alumni now number over 700. “For 2014, we’re introducing two Master Camps for the next level of learning,” says Augusta. “Camp is sold out quickly because it’s a great experience and a lot of fun. You learn something while having a good time.”

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1. When does the grape harvest begin on the East End? a. When you see the local strawberries, you know the grapes are ready in June b. It varies every year, but usually in November c. When the vineyard managers & winemakers can measure full ripeness, normally beginning in September thru October Answer C: The vineyard managers use their years of skill tasting the grapes for ripeness, and also measure the ‘Brix level’. Maximum ripeness equals the best wines.

2. Grape varieties that grow well in our East End climate are Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. To be a true bottle of grape variety or varietal what % must be from one grape according to laws in the USA? a. 75% of one grape must be included in a blend to make it ‘officially’ labeled as a specific grape variety b. 10% of any grape will allow the bottle to be appropriately labeled as a specific varietal, i.e. Merlot c.100% of a grape varietal must be present to formally and legally represent a pure varietal in the USA Answer A. According to all the rules that viticulurists and winemakers must work within our country. It varies by region around the world.

3. What is Bud Break? a. When all the wineries celebrate and enjoy Budweiser Beer on the East End. What a party! Spring each year. b. Bud Break is celebrated when the first buds break from the vines,at the start of the season, usually around May 1st. c. During Bud Break on the North Fork, the locals dive into the water to ‘break in’ the season. Always April 20th Answer B. Bud Break is normally around May 1st. Once in a great while, mid April (often during amazing grow years!). Celebrations kick off the year and end with the harvest in September and October.

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CLEANING HOUSE Eileen Koff had her “aha” moment years ago while watching the Oprah Show. Julie Morgenstern, best selling author and organizing expert, was her guest and was giving advice from her book, Organizing From the Inside Out. Koff had always found joy in straightening up and never imagined that it could evolve into a bonafide business. While the show was still on the air, she called the National Association of Professional Organizers (NAPO) and became their 648th member. NAPO members are, “dedicated to helping individuals and businesses bring order and efficiency to their lives.” For Koff, now a certified professional organizer, it is a passion that has led to her own successful business and a renowned award-winning career for her company, To The Next Level, and the publication of her first book, Organize…His Way. “You have to ask yourself, how do you transfer that skill set to the person you’ve never met and set up systems for a client?,” says Koff. “You must be able to tune ‘you’ out, tune out

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your last client and focus on the person right in front of you.” NAPO courses are designed to introduce the world of organizing to interested beginners. Level one classes are webinars that anyone can sign up for, whether they are a NAPO member or not. Although NAPO membership isn’t required to become a professional organizer, membership does have its benefits and offers guidance and a network of supporters. Beth Brodskey Becher, president and founder of B Organized, started her business by finding mentors to get introduced to the profession. “When I started, I got in touch with others and shadowed people,” says Becher. “Although a lot of it is intuitive, there are certain standards and guidelines that apply to all projects that I recommend to someone who wants to do this professionally learn.” Originally Becher was a lawyer—who realized that organizing was the number one thing that she loved to do – and soon decided to give up the courtroom to follow her clutter-less dreams. “I remember saying, is this a smart decision?” she said. “I’ve now been doing this for three years and I love it. I just find something really exciting about installing an organization system. It’s good energy!”

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1. When should you buy containers and items to store your stuff? a. Before beginning to get organized b. After you are done sorting through all your items c. During the organizing process Answer B: You don’t know what you have until you’ve sorted through everything. Only then do you begin to find appropriate containers. You may find that you already have what you need at home and don’t need to buy anything new.

2. How should you arrange clothes in your closet? a. By color b. By season c. It depends Answer C: If you think in terms of color then you should organize your closet that way. Most people don’t. Some think in terms of work clothes v. weekend clothes. Organize your closet around the way you think about your wardrobe.

3. Where do you store your house keys when you walk in the front door? a. Toss them back in my purse b. Hang them on a hook c. Throw them on any clear surface Answer B: Hang them on the same hook every time you walk in the door. This way they can never go missing because items can’t pile on top of them and they can’t get lost in your purse.

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Vera Wang recently unveiled her edgy “Ebony and Ivory” line with black and white gowns paired with bold accessories like over-the-elbow black leather gloves and black lace. “Vera is a trend setter, when the entire market goes one way she goes the other,” says Nancy Aucone co-owner of The Wedding Salon of Manhasset, who carries Wang’s new line. “This line is for the high fashion bride, not your typical bride.”

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Matching your nail color with your lips is a budding new trend. Butter, Nars and MAC have all created matching lip and nail color making it an easy trend for brides to use. “Matching nail and lip color is a trend that takes you back to an era of the 1940s and 50s where it was more “ladylike,” explains Jennie Lee Rice of Studio Novelle in Carle Place. Partner Josephine Abbatiello adds, “I think it gives a more clean and classy look, rather than matching all your accessories to your outfit.”

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The flower petal veil is the hottest accessory for brides this year. “The flower petal veil is versatile enough to compliment the look of any bride. From a black tie wedding to a simple and elegant gown for a destination wedding, this veil adds the perfect special touch,” says Rosa Fasolo, wedding specialist at Bridal Reflections (Carle Place and Mineola). “The flower petals offer the veil a whimsical and romantic feel, giving the overall bridal ensemble a feminine finishing touch.”

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Classic with a twist. The romantic and beautiful style of cap sleeves has taken charge of the bridal runway this season. Max Bridal NY of Mineola included the pretty sleeve styles in their collections. Manager Gloria Yuan says, “A lot of people are looking for the cap sleeve gowns. They are very trendy right now.”

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The limited edition golden clutch makes the ultimate style statement. ($3,265, Lynn Stoller, Westhampton Beach, LynnStollerCollection.com)

This fall, wedding updos have a non-symmetrical look. “This style really expresses a lot - on one side you have a braid gently wrapping the side of the head, leading to the bun. On the other side, you have smooth hair ending at a beautiful accessory,” says Tomy Biton of Tomy B Salon in Old Westbury. “Fall isn’t symmetrical either. Trees are part green, part red and yellow, and part without leaves at all, so this style is really beautiful for a wedding this time of year.”

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At Shandon Court, a rehearsal dinner can be as simple as a great meal in the dining room with live music, to a private party for up to 185 in one of their private catering rooms. Their event planners can make your rehearsal dinner fun or formal. Sara Keenan, owner of Shandon Court likes to remind brides to add special touches to the rehearsal dinner. "Signature drinks, creative cakes - or even an original menu that reflects your upcoming honeymoon to India – are the touches that set you apart as a bride," saya Sara. (ShandonCourt.com, 631-581-5678).

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Vintage Spritzer and Fuhrmann Bag made of genuine gold and diamonds, the bag was once appraised for $64,500. ($28,000, Coin Galleries Of Oyster Bay, Oyster Bay, CoinGalleriesOfOysterBay.com)

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Sheer backs have been gracing bridal runways the past few seasons and now designers have outdone themselves by incorporating beautiful new details. From lace appliqués to exquisite beading and embroidery, embellished illusion backs are hot. Nancy Aucone, co-owner of The Wedding Salon of Manhasset, says, “The illusion back is very popular, we are currently featuring it in the salon.” She explains that these dresses are comfortable for brides, because they are light and made with a stretch material. “It’s a sexy style,” she adds.

Mixed Elements

Brides can incorporate grasses, leaves, dried flowers and small fruits and vegetables into their bouquets, using the colors of fall. Sunflowers and lilies are a traditional option, says Jennifer Mckeon, owner of Hicksville’s Verbena Designs Inc. “More and more we are seeing a contemporary take on bouquets for the fall,” she explains. “Succulents and Brunias (a grey/silver berry) are flowers that offer more texture. We are seeing more of a muted pallet.”

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Specialty bride and groom desserts are hot. Gotta Eat Sweets in Syosset offers a trendy “Bride and Groom Trufflepop. Owner Cindy Ash says, “It’s totally unique. It’s fully customizable down to the way we decorate to the flavors we use.” Kiss My Cake in Huntington also offers a unique bride and groom dessert option topped with a veil or top hat while Cakes By Kat in Farmingdale offers Bride and Groom Cake Balls (pictured) that can double as favors, adorned with thank you tags.

Crystal Centerpieces Crystal centerpieces are being seen at receptions every-

where and for good reason. Gina Milano, owner of Long Island Wedding & Event Planners Boutique in East Norwich explains, “Centerpieces set the stage for the room. Many brides set up beautiful centerpieces with beautiful crystals on them, using pin-spot lighting to sparkle on the centerpieces. It creates an ambiance, combined with the candlelight, to make it a magical and mystical feeling.”

Fall WeddinG Cake Trend Embrace a fall wedding with a fall themed cake

using natural elements as inspiration. East Norwich’s LaBonne Boulangerie owner Daniele Messina explains, “Fall is the only season we really see highlighted in décor. A nice compliment to a fall inspired exterior would be a maple walnut buttercream interior, pumpkin mousse, or cranberry mousse. Such details as pumpkin marzipan, fall leaves, and of course fall colors all create that warm fall feeling.”

Fall Inspired Invitations Fall invitations embrace the use of its earthy colors Engagement Rings from Coin Galleries Of Oyster Bay

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and hints of nature. Huntington-based Digho Invitations co-owner, Maria Misko says, “We are seeing earth tones with a country feel, like beautiful oranges and granny smith greens. The colors mimic the season, it’s very classy with a touch of country,” says Misko.

Something Old Something New Something Borrowed Something Blue Edwardian (pre-1920) Silk Hand Embroidered Floral Lace Purse ($75, Paper Doll Vintage Boutique, Sayville, (ShopPaperDollVintage.com)

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to decorate an up-do or half-up hairstyle. ($10-$15 each, Paper Doll Vintage Boutique, Sayville, PaperDollVintageBoutique.com)

White roses and hydrangeas bound by silver silk comprise this simply gorgeous weddingday beauty.($126.99, FTD, FTD.com)

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Arm Candy Givenchy Obsedia Minaudiere Woodeffect leather clutch boasts a gold-

Fashioned from reclaimed wood, this charm can be etched with a date or two initials. ($15, Etsy.com/shop/ EndGrainWoodShoppe)

tone push lock. ($1,965, Barneys.com)

Cake Autumn Wedding Cake

created with European butter creams. “I design all of my cakes with the customers’ theme and budget in mind,” explains Sherry Sobel, the owner/baker. ($345, A Cake In Time, Inc., ACakeInTime.com)

For The Table Weathered Winebox The rustic centerpiece can

Invite This Fall Suite from Postscript Brooklyn can be letter-pressed or flat-printed with fun fall details that can be customized to your liking. (Ranges from $10 to $15, Lion In The Sun, Huntington, LionInTheSunPS.com)

Dress Karan Sabag A-line Ball Gown

be filled with fresh local flowers and comes complete with your choice of initials burned on the front and a hand-wrapped grapevine handle with burlap bows on each side. ($79.99, Etsy.com/shop/ ButterBeanVintage)

A breathtakingly gorgeous, flowing, strapless skirt adorned with sparkling corset details. ($24,000, Karan Sabag, Manhasset, KaranSabag.com)

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For The Tables Wine Cork Place Card Holders A special touch for the tables gives guests the feel of a real vineyard. ($14 for set of 25, Etsy.com/shop/ KrystlesWeddings)

Shoes Christian Louboutin Jenny

With a classic knot, these white peep toes are perfect for the aisle. ($945, us.ChristianLouboutin.com)

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With an unforgettable rural backdrop of the North Fork of Long Island, Baiting Hollow Farm and Vineyard is the perfect place to host a wedding. As the slogan suggests, the venue offers newlyweds and guests so much “More than just great wine,” additionally hosting live musical performances on weekends, has a horse rescue sanctuary and pony rides, not to mention customizable overnight accommodations. (Calverton, BaitingHollowFarmVineyard.com)

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Elizabeth and Matthew Herrick Sept. 15, 2012, Wolffer Estate Vineyard Theme: Rustic Elegance Florist: Jeff Pennington of Pennington Flowers Event Planner: Tammy Cunningham of Sincerely Yours Events

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Elizabeth and Matthew’s ceremony was at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in East Hampton. Elizabeth went to elementary school at St. Peter’s in Bay Shore, she grew up with the rector there, who happened to move to St. Luke’s. It was a perfect fit.

“One of our favorite poems is ‘I carry your heart’ by E.E. Cummings. Jeff, our florist, worked with Tammy to create touches that told our personal love story like the door ‘to our new life together.’ We compiled a list of our favorite stories to name each table; instead of using numbered place cards, guests saw their name and their table titles on their individual bookmarks.”

“We went with a simple cake; something about a classic white cake spoke to me. However, Matt didn’t seem to get the ‘Memo’ on how to cut the cake.”

Matthew is at home in nature, so everything had to have a rustic yet elegant look, from the flowers to the setting of our wedding. “We both fell in love with Wolffer and its natural beauty. We wanted natural lighting until the sun went down and then lights that cast a romantic glow.”

“Matt and I spent a lot of time at the beach in Montauk growing up so it was the ideal place to get ready with our wedding party and families.”

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Danielle and Chris Nawrocki Sept. 29, 2012, The Garden City Hotel Theme: Modern Elegance Photographer: Jovon Photography

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“Chris and I were set up on a blind date through family members, and from that first date we were inseparable. Chris proposed to me on our three-year anniversary, September 29th, which was the date of our blind date.” (RIGHT) Danielle & Chris at Old Westbury Gardens

The couple mixed both traditional and personal vows. “I wanted to keep the traditional vows because I think there’s something to be said about the words ‘for better or for worse,’ but we felt that it was important for each one of us to express our love for one another in our own words and to share that with friends and family.”

The flowers in Danielle’s centerpieces were a mix of whites and off-whites; including hydrangeas, freesia, roses and many other delicate white flowers. The tall centerpieces also included tree branches that were adorned with crystals and hanging candles to give an “enchanted forest” feel to the ballroom. Danielle’s wedding dress was designed by Alita Graham exclusively for Kleinfeld Bridal: a trumpet-shaped, off-white satin gown with ruching throughout the bodice with a sweetheart neckline and crystal beading details at the top. “The dress had a gorgeous train that I left down for my ceremony and pictures and then was lifted with a French pick-up detail for the reception. I accessorized my gown with a satin-trimmed cathedral veil, Jimmy Choo shoes and crystal hair brooch.”

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Jericho Terrace has completed their multi-million dollar renovation of the Skylight ballroom. Stunning is just one way to describe the ballroom, that can be used as a ceremony site and cocktail hour room. Kinetic lighting allows for any hue or color in the rainbow the host requests on their special day. Imported Breccia marble decks the floors with its water cut inlaid design that compliments the colors of the Infinity ceiling. Flat screen TVâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s can be used for photo montages. Schonek chandeliers, Venetian Plaster, marble floors and brilliant lighting are combined to create a beautiful and unique ballroom that has to be seen to be believed. Their next Bridal Showcase is Thursday, 9/12 at 6:30

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Birthday Party Trends DIY S’MORES BAR

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Bring fun and elegance together for any big event, from Sweet 16s to Bat Mitzvahs with a S’mores Bar, which takes the ordinary candy bar to a whole new level. Mini hibachi grills (which can be purchased for about $10 each online) are a must, and the rest is up to you: Rolos, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Peppermint Patties, white chocolate, dark chocolate, graham crackers (cinnamon, plain and chocolate), chocolate chips, cookie dough, fresh strawberries, flavored marshmallows… or just stick to the classic chocolate, graham and marshmallow sandwich. Arrange all of your supplies in separate dishes and have bamboo skewers on hand!

This is an adorable way of letting your kids in on the party process—and it will probably end up saving you money. Whether the birthday girl or boy is 7 or 17 years old, the doodle cake is a great way for the artistic guest of honor to show off their creative talents. Make any cake you’d like (for an extra wow factor, use colorful cake layers inside. Cover the top with pre-made white fondant to create a blank canvas. Use non-toxic food color markers to make edible designs. Want to let your guests in on the fun? Whip up a batch of cupcakes on the side, cover with white fondant and buy some extra food markers!

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The great part about autumn, aside from cooler weather, is that all the seasonal decorations can be used for many different things. From pumpkins to hay bales, gourds to scarecrows, bushels of apples to towering corn husks, piles of leaves to tubs of popcorn, there are tons of ways to turn your yard area into a safe and natural playground for a birthday party that is not only fun, it takes advantage of nature’s beauty. Add in some fall-themed decorations from your local party store and whatever backyard games you have on hand and the possibilities are endless.

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The key word here is “big.” Get some extra large plaid, argyle, striped shirts—the crazier and brighter, the better. Make another pile of ripped, worn out jeans, and belts and another pile of hay where kids can “stuff” themselves. Set up a face painting station and hat decorating area where kids can decorate straw or canvas hats with markers, candy corn, acorns, glitter and any other seasonal decorations. top off partygoers with straw or canvas hats. Then, it’s time for pictures!

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Harvest Treasure Hunt

Buy some apple bushels or any kind of seasonal, deep baskets and fill with corn seeds, dry leaves, popcorn, acorns, gourds and hay and hide small prizes inside. Let the kids have a blast searching. If you are the house on the block that regularly has 25 bags of leaves at the curb, consider saving them for the big day. Make one giant pile—wider than taller, you don’t want to lose anyone—in the backyard and hide your treasure within. Sure, you’ll have to rake them all over again, but the smiles will be worth it!

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Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are Carolyn and Nick were high school sweethearts, dating since they were 14 years old. “We were best friends,” Carolyn says. They got engaged at 19 and married at 21. “We were like Barbie and Ken.” Growing up in an old-fashioned Italian household, Carolyn was brought up to cater to her spouse. “I came from a family where you didn’t think about anything but your husband.” They were married in the ’80s, a time when weddings were elaborate, over-the-top affairs and friends would try and outdo each other with a bigger headpiece or by adding 30 minutes to the Viennese Hour. After their marriage, Carolyn kept working and Nick began to travel a lot. “We kept delaying having kids,” she says. Looking back, Carolyn remembers that they never stayed in one place for very long. “We were always moving, keeping ourselves busy,” she says. Over the next few years, they had two children. Financially they were doing well; they hired a nanny and Carolyn decided to open her own business. At home, Nick seemed depressed. “We had a long conversation, and got the family involved, and decided that therapy was going to fix whatever it was he had. We had a handful of sessions and decided to stay together. It was agreed that whatever ailed Nick was just a phase.” As Nick was depressed, Carolyn suffered from low self-esteem. “I didn’t know anything about myself,” she recalls. The only thing that made Carolyn happy was her children. Even with problems at home, Carolyn was an astute businesswoman. After their third child was born, she opened two more businesses. The family lived in an upscale town on Long Island, where large homes are surrounded by professionally manicured lawns. Carolyn’s daughter was excited about having her first play date with a little girl down the street. When she dropped her daughter off, Carolyn met her neighbor, Nancy. They became fast friends and began socializing as a foursome with their husbands on a regular basis. The couples spent a lot of time together, but Carolyn and Nancy’s relationship became more intimate. “It started to be more than a friendship, and one night there were fireworks and it all came to me,” Carolyn says. “I was in love with her.

“As soon as I had the experience, there was no turning back,” Carolyn says of their first sexual encounter. “I knew I was not bisexual.” At 38 years old, Carolyn’s sexual epiphany was typical for a woman her age. She fell in love rather than having a sudden realization that she was gay. Falling in love with Nancy changed the way Carolyn saw herself and others. Her self-esteem soared. “I started to do things for myself,” she says. “Nancy taught me that I should care about myself more.” Although Carolyn was deeply in love with

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having feelings for close friends, an infatuation with some of her female teachers and some actresses as well. “I loved beautiful, strong women role models back then,” she says. “More than the average girl my age.” Carolyn never acknowledged or acted on those feelings until she met and fell in love with her neighbor. “I had no other experiences except with Nancy,” she says. On top of feeling different, she didn’t think that she was even a typical lesbian. “I kept thinking I was weird or different,” she says. But as Carolyn went on, she realized that there were many other women like her with long hair and who wear the latest fashions—who just happened to be gay. “Now, it’s invigorating to be me!” Carolyn says. To find companionship, Carolyn says she has to travel into the city. “I’d like to make friends closer to home,” she adds. It’s never an easy decision to confess one’s deepest secret to friends and family, but after decades of lying to themselves and everyone else, more and more women are finding the power to tell the truth about their sexuality. “I know there are more women like me,” says Carolyn. “I have children and a business here. I’m not going anywhere.” As a divorced mother of three and a successful business owner, Carolyn says it’s difficult to find time to develop new friendships and relationships. As a gay woman who discovers her true self later in life, she knows it’s even more difficult to find other women in a similar situation. Carolyn’s mission is to connect these women together via telephone, social media or optimally in a support group. “I need to let other women like me know they’re not alone,” she says. “If you think you are, you’re not.”

“As soon as I had the experience, there was no turning back. I knew I was not bisexual.”

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Nancy, there was pain involved as well. “I couldn’t tell my friends. I kept it a secret,” she says. Growing up in a strict, religious home, she knew that telling her family that she was a lesbian just didn’t happen in her generation so she finally told them through a letter. When someone has built their life living in the straight world and then turned everything upside down by announcing they’re gay, there can be many victims from the fallout. Both couples got divorced. Carolyn and Nancy bought a home together out east. “It was our own place,” she says. “We spent six years together living as a couple. It was our safe haven out there.” Eventually there were cracks in the relationship. “Nancy started pulling away. I wanted to move forward and she broke off the relationship. She began dating a man,” she says. “I had to ask myself, ‘What am I? Gay? Straight? Was it just her?’” Carolyn started seeing a therapist who asked her to reach back into her memories to see if she could recall having those feelings in prior years. Carolyn realized that there were some signs, but at the time wasn’t aware of them. She recalled

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Guys Who Get It

By Jamie Franchi

“There’s no story that’s so terrible that you can’t tell it,” Rich Byllott says. Byllott’s play “Lemon Meringue,” which opens in Manhattan this November, tells the story of his experience healing from the trauma of sexual abuse that he suffered as a child at the hands of his pediatrician while growing up in Hauppauge. Through therapy, Byllott was able to let go of the shame he felt and to finally realize that it was never his fault. “When I first started my process, I thought I was the only one who was ever sexually abused,” he says. “But then my therapist told me, ‘No, Rich. There’s other men.’ I immediately thought, ‘Well, I have to meet them. I have to see how they live. How they breathe. How they go on with their lives.’” Since Byllott told his story to Oprah in 2010, he says people have come out of the woodwork with stories of their own survival. It is in these stories, each unique to the victim, but disturbingly similar in their victimization, that the healing process can begin. To get that message out to as many people as possible, Byllott started a foundation, called “We Are Many,” to help children who are victims of abuse as well as adult male survivors through group support. Through sharing his story in therapy, Byllott found that the healing process not only made a dramatic change in him emotionally, but physically as well. So much so, that you could actually see it on his face. “I went on a Weekend of Recovery in 2007,” he says. “When I went back in 2010, I knew a bunch of the guys. They came up to me and said, ‘Rich, what are you doing? You look fantastic!’ My first thought was, ‘How bad did I look three years ago?’ That’s when I knew I had to give back. I had to help my community of victims of sexual abuse and the survivors. So I wrote the play, which is basically my own therapy sessions, right there on stage, with dance and music as well. “It’s very positive,” he continues.

Guys Who Get It

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“There’s no guilt. There’s no shame. That’s a taboo society puts on us. I don’t believe in that.” Weekends of Recovery, facilitated by author and psychotherapist Mike Lew, gathers men from all over the country to share their experiences and the tools they use to manage their lives. Byllott says the foundation is for educating and creating awareness through public events, such as the We Are Many 5 Mile Run on September 7th in Huntington, as well as his play. Reaching high school students is also an important part of his mission. “We’re going to about 10 school districts on Long Island and have the junior class write essays about abuse in society today, whether it be sexual abuse, domestic violence, or mental abuse—how it affects the individual and society and what they could do to change it,” he says. “Whoever writes the best essay will be awarded a $2,000 scholarship. What it does is to get the kids in high school talking about it.” When Byllott first started telling his story, he says the response was always something along the lines of, ‘Wow, Rich. I’m so sorry that happened to you. How can I help?’” He says there was never a negative reaction. “That’s what victims need to realize,” he says. “No one is going to be against you for revealing this part of your history. It’s just tough the way society puts a taboo on it. It’s their lack of understanding.” Byllott still lives in Hauppauge with his three children. The pediatrician who abused him is currently serving a 50-year prison sentence. Founder, “I’ve got my emotional We Are Many Foundation structure back,” says Byllott. “I have my intimacy back. I can recognize the beauty in other people. I can finally cry. It’s phenomenal stuff.”

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Décor a la Maison Home Office

ONE LIGHT TABLE LAMP

STAINLESS STEEL SHELF + BLACK BRANCH BRACKETS

With its beautifully mottled beach-glass texture and simpleyet-stylish design, this lovely desk accessory illuminates not only your work space or bedroom, but your entire outlook. ($227.70, Elements, Carle Place, ElementsAtHome.com)

Forget plain and ordinary. Why not add personality and creativity to your typical shelving needs? This stainless steel ledge with black branch brackets can spruce up any den, study or home office with personality and distinction. (It’s also a perfect accompaniment to the Bird Sanctuary Curtain, on the right.) ($108-$128, West Elm, WestElm.com)

BIRD SANCTUARY CURTAIN

With their soft, calming hues and light, flowing fabrics, these fashionable drapes add a splash of color and sophistication to any home office or living space while regulating sunlight in style. ($108-$168, Anthropologie, Anthropologie.com)

BENJAMIN MOORE PAINT IN RUST

Confident, distinct and classic, this rustic earthtone can add a richness and smoothness to any home office, den or work space and complements any combination of colors. (Call for pricing, Aboff’s, Aboffs.com)

Your home office should not be sterile or generic, it should be a representation of you. Surround yourself with items that inspire you, this will make you want to work, not have to work. Most importantly, make sure the space functions well for you. There should be great lighting to keep you from straining your eyes, highhats on dimmers for example. Make sure to include shelving, baskets and a filing —Susan Calabria, system to keep yourself NoliHahn Interiors, organized and to control the Cold Spring Harbor, build-up of clutter.” www.nolihahn.com

746 PHONE

In celebration of the original British retro telephone, also known as the “modern phone,” the 746 remake retains a vintage look and design featured in the 1967 edition. This time around, be sure to enjoy pushbutton dialing and redial features. ($14, West Elm, WestElm.com)

INDUSTRIAL FRAMED CHALKBOARD The perfect canvas for important messages to your loved ones or just helpful reminders to yourself, this chalkboard is a great way to stay organized and motivated throughout your work day. ($69, Pottery Barn, PotteryBarn.com)

JOHNSEN FILE CHEST AND DECK

Functionality and attractiveness combine to create this four-tiered shelf and chest, its metal x-design side and rivet effect adding a superior level of detail and character. ($3,398, 406 West Home Furnishings, Huntington, 406West.com)

AGATE BOOKEND

Dyed and polished to reveal naturally occurring ring patterns, each piece is subtly one of a kind, bringing a little jeweltoned beauty to bookshelves, desks and consoles. ($14, West Elm, WestElm.com)

HOMESPUN TRELLIS NAVY RUG Versatile, vibrant and contemporary in style, these hand-hooked woolen beauties add personality, taste and simple sophistication to any room in the house. ($165-$813, Rugs USA, Mineola, RugsUSA.com)

BRADSHAW DESK CHAIR

Easy on the eyes as well as the back, forget everything you know about desk chairs until you sit here. Its oval back, pewter trim and plush cushions combine to create the epitome of comfort and distinction. ($1,549, 406 West Home Furnishings, Huntington, 406West.com)

AUSTIN PEDESTAL DESK

Style and comfort define this threepiece-top, buffalo-grained gray desk with distinctive weathered driftwood finish, offering an uncompromising blend of luxury and lifestyle for your home office. ($2,749, 406 West Home Furnishings, Huntington, 406West.com)

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FARMSTAND

bon appétit “Farmers’ markets are unique in that you get to meet the person who actually grows your food,” explains Patti Wood, founder of Port Washington Farmers’ Market. “Try to do that at Stop & Shop! And, if you are up for a conversation, find out from your farmer or other shoppers within earshot the best way to prepare or store a particular vegetable. I have discovered some wonderful new recipes!”

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MAIN STREET, FARMINGDALE

This private-use kitchen and specialty food market owned by Jim Thompson and his daughter Courtney is a special place for Long Islanders to shop for locally made food while helping entrepreneurs grow their own local food business.

Mango cutting board features antique pewter finish handles and a special phrase: “Every house where love abides is home.” ($45, Roomers, West Babylon, Roomors-Gifts.com)

“People love the concept of buying local,” says Courtney. “Our store is registered as a farmers’ market, so it’s designated as a farmers’ market every day of the year. We always have seasonal produce. We have organic free-range eggs; pretty much everything you would find at a farmers’ market—we even do wine tastings on the weekends.” You’ll find cookies and candies, homemade sauces, produce, eggs, and even wine and beer. The shop has a fully stocked commercial kitchen available for rent. “Various small businesses rent it out and use the kitchen to produce their product, whether it’s a cupcake, a cake or a sauce,” she says. “Right now I have 25 clients that are solid businesses and are looking to really make a whole business out of it and another 30 that are more like hobbyists.” The shop is the only one of its kind here. “The only one that’s like it is in Long Island City,” Courtney says. “People come from all over Long Island and we’re in Farmingdale, which is centrally located.” Not only does she provide a place to create and sell her customers’ products, she also provides business support. “I offer business consultation services to clients to help them establish their businesses legally and grow them profitably,” she says. “We help get them into wholesalers and farmers’ markets as well as provide graphic design services to help create a winning logo.”(Photo of Cakes By Kat working in the kitchen facility/ ATasteOfLongIslandNY.com)

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The Dossant

The ultimate Chocolate Dossant is what results from an encounter between a donut and a croissant. Created from butter-filled flaky layers of spiced chocolate dough and formed in a donut shape, the Dossant is then baked to perfection. Filled with chocolate and topped off with chocolate glaze and organic cocoa nibs, it is sure to satisfy every chocolate lover. “Made completely from scratch, we use only the finest ingredients, including King Arthur Flour, Cabot 83 Butter and Cacao Barry Chocolate,” explains Robert Biancavilla, founder and baker of Duck Island Bread Company. ($4, Northport, DuckIslandBreadCompany.com)

Finally technology to help you find local farmers markets! The free app connects users with locally-grown food. Find farmers markets at home or on the road. See what’s for sale and share photos of what you’ve bought and you can share posts on Facebook and Twitter. The app is pretty accurate because it is user updated with the latest details. Be the first to add market details if you find a new one! Available on iTunes.com.

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Jam-packed with exciting recipes crafted by Manuela Soares, using fresh ingredients from local farm stands as well as over 25 magnificent oil painting illustrations by Jeanne Bentancourt, all inspired by fresh produce from the farm stands on the North Fork of Long Island. ($40, FarmStandFreshCookBook.com)

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‘Farmers’ Market at Tanger Outlets at The Arches in Deer Park Circling the fountain in the Piazza of Deer Park’s Tanger Outlets at The Arches are tables full of goodies provided by local vendors making the shopping mecca even more of an attraction than it already is. “We’re very excited to support Long Island residents, foodies and visitors by bringing together the best farmers and natural, wholesome food producers of Long Island,” says Nancy Larson, general manager of Tanger Outlets at The Arches. The fabulous farmers’ market provides homegrown fruits and vegetables from farms like Schneider’s Farm in Melville and others, wines from local vineyards like Osprey’s Dominion and other tasty treats from The Chocolate Executive in East Meadow, among others. Thanks to Waggin’ Tails in Huntington, our furry friends can have homemade treats too! The farmers’ market is open every Saturday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. through November 23. “Eat Local Long Island at Tanger Outlets at The Arches is a special farmers’ market because of the broad selection of artisan food products, farm fresh produce, exceptional baked goods and Long Island wines available each weekend,” says Jim Thompson, co-owner of A Taste of Long Island and market manager of the Eat Local Long Island Farmers’ Markets (EatLocalLongIsland.com), including this one. “All fresh, all local, all made from scratch, preservative free and made by licensed Foodpreneurs! Our high selection standards for vendors ensures that the public is only purchasing products that are made in sanitary, commercial kitchens; never from un-inspected home kitchens.”

Lia Fallon, is a Long Island chef who heads the kitchen at The Riverhead Project (TRP), one of Long Island’s top-rated restaurants. Lia also spent time as a food stylist for the Food Network among other fun food roles, but her expertise at TRP has garnered her rave reviews and accolades for her talents. Lia graciously offers her tips to Milieu readers about shopping at local farmer’s markets. While many of us might only shop once a week, Lia frequents her favorite farmers market every day to get the freshest vegetables. “I usually go first thing in the morning, before I start my day,” she says. We were curious about how the prices of farmers markets compare to supermarkets, and Lia confirmed our thought that while farmers markets definitely have the freshest product generated locally with a better quality, the prices may be slightly higher at the farmers market. For novices who aren’t sure what to buy, Lia suggested, “Try to pick out unique vegetables that you would not typically find in the supermarket, to inspire you to try new recipes.” What makes a farmers market a Lia favorite? “Variety,’ she answered. “I love to see the local bake shop, cheese mongers, dairy farmers, flowers, eggs, honey, etc. Farmers markets are not just vegetables anymore.”

Wild Striped Bass By Claudia Flemming of The North Fork Table & Inn Local wild striped bass, Littleneck clams, gulf shrimp and chipotle pepper soup with saffron potatoes, bacon lardons and extra virgin olive oil Ingredients: Four 4-oz. fillets of wild striped bass; 8 peeled and deveined gulf shrimp, 16-20 count; 16 Littleneck clams; 1 quart clam juice; 1 cup crushed tomatoes in juice; ¼ cup bacon cut into lardons; ½ cup carrot sliced; ½ cup onion sliced; ½ cup celery sliced; 1 clove garlic minced; 1 oz. canola oil; 2 oz. extra virgin olive oil (preferably peppery); 1 tsp. thyme leaves; 1 tsp. rosemary leaves chopped; 1 tsp. chipotle pepper in adobo sauce; ¼ teaspoon saffron; 1 cup diced Idaho potatoes; 1 tbs. celery leaves chopped; 1 clove of garlic; 2 tbs. butter; 1 sprig of thyme Directions: Wash and scrub clams well. Steam open in a large pot with the clam juice. When open, remove from juice and remove clams from shells. Discard shells. Reserve juice and clams separately. In a large heavy-bottomed pot, heat canola oil and add bacon lardons, cook bacon until most of fat has been rendered and it is golden. Remove bacon and reserve for garnish, leave fat in pot, add garlic and cook till golden; add all other vegetables and sweat for 5 mins. Add thyme, rosemary and chipotle pepper. Cook 2-3 mins., then add

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tomatoes and clam juice and bring to a boil, simmer soup for 20 mins. In another pot, add potatoes and saffron, cover with cold water and season with salt. Bring to a boil and cook until they still have a slight bite to them, remove from stove and let them continue to cook in the liquid. In a sauté pan over mediumhigh heat with 2 tbs. of olive oil, add seasoned striped bass. Using your fingers, gently press the flesh of the bass to flatten. Cook the fish on the skin side for 2-3 mins., then add a clove of garlic and 2 tbs. of butter. Continue to cook the fish, tilting the pan and spooning the browning butter over the fish. Add a sprig of fresh thyme. When skin of fish is crisp and golden brown, remove from the pan and place on paper towels, reserve warm. Add the shrimp to the pan and quickly sauté for 2 mins. over medium heat. Remove shrimp, place on paper towel and keep warm. Remove soup from stove and transfer to blender, puree until smooth; return to pot and bring to a boil, season with salt and pepper. Place EVOO in a small pan with clams, bacon lardoons and celery leaves; warm slowly over heat. Ladle soup into 4 bowls, and with a slotted spoon remove clam mixture from oil and equally disperse into the 4 bowls, remove saffron potatoes from the liquid and divide them into the 4 bowls. Place bass fillets on top of garnish. Place shrimp on top of bass, and then drizzle soup with warm oil and serve. For more recipets go to Milieuli.com

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Local Farmers’ MARKETS Amityville Village: 9/11 Memorial Park, Route 110. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Baldwin: American Legion Hall, 2754 Grand Ave. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Deer Park: Tanger Outlets at the Arches. Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. East Hampton: Nick & Toni’s lot, 136 N. Main St. Fridays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Elmont: Belmont Park, 2150 Hempstead Tpke. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Farmingdale: Behind A Taste of Long Island (211 Main St.) Saturdays & Sundays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Freeport: 130 E. Merrick Rd. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Garden City: 101 County Seat Dr., Supreme Court Building Lot. Tuesdays, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Glen Cove: 18 Village Square. Fridays, 9 a.m.-Noon. Great Neck: Village Green between Beach Road and Arendale Avenue on Middle Neck Road. Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Greenport: 1st St Lot of United Methodist Church. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Hauppauge: TFCU Parking Log, 102 Motor Pkwy. Thursdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Hewlett: Grant Park, Fridays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Huntington: Route 25A, East of Route 110. Sundays, 7 a.m.-Noon. Huntington: Jack Abrams School, 155 Lowndes Ave. Sundays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Islip: Town Hall Lot, Montauk Highway. Saturdays, 7 a.m.-Noon. Kings Park: Main Street, across from Fire Department. Sundays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Locust Valley: 115 Forest Ave. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Long Beach: Kennedy Plaza, Park Avenue. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Long Beach: Parking lot of the Alamitos Bay Marina on East Marina Dr. Sundays, 9 a.m. Malverne: Crossroads Farm at Grossmann’s, 480 Hempstead Ave. Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sunday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Montauk: Village Green, Thursdays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. New Hyde Park: 1441 Jericho Tpke. Saturdays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Northport: St. Paul’s, 27 Main St. Saturdays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Oyster Bay: 54 Audrey Ave. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Patchogue: 7-11 Lot, 225 E. Main St. Fridays, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Port Jefferson: Corner of Route 25A & Route 112, Steam Room Parking Lot. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Port Washington: Town Dock, Saturdays, 8 a.m.-Noon. Riverhead: Town lot next to Aquarium at Peconic River. Thursdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Rockville Centre: Sunrise Highway & Long Beach Road. Sundays, 7 a.m.Noon. Roslyn-North Hills: Christopher Morley Park, Searingtown Road. Wednesdays, 7 a.m.-1 p.m. Sag Harbor: Breakwater Yacht Club lot, Bay & Burke streets. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Sayville: Broadway & Main Street. Saturdays, 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Seaford: Railroad Street, LIRR Lot @ Washington Avenue. Saturdays, 7 a.m.-noon. Southampton: 25 Jobs Lane. Sundays, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Valley Stream: Franklin Hospital, 900 Franklin Ave. Thursdays, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Westbury: 212 Garden Street, Saturdays, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Westhampton Beach: 85 Mill Rd., next to Historical Society. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. *Hours and dates subject to change due to weather and harvest

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FAMILY KITCHEN CREATION

Crackle Eggs This is a twist on the classic Chinese Tea Egg,

but instead of tea, we’re using food coloring. Directions: Boil as many eggs as you’d like until completely cooked. Let cool. Then roll them around on a paper towel to lightly crack the eggs (this is what will make the design later), while leaving the shell covering the egg. Fill bowls or glasses with cold water and use a different shade of food coloring in each. Kids can dunk the eggs in whatever color they’d like. Then put the soaking eggs in the refrigerator over night. The next day, kids can peel off the eggshells to reveal their masterpieces. Now, you can get creative...egg salad, deviled eggs, chef’s salad…Whatever you decide to make, it probably never looked this good! Source: BarefootKitchenWitch.com

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FAMILY FUN TRIP

Bounce Trampoline Sports Finally, Long Island is getting

its own trampoline park. The gates will be opening in Syosset on September 7. Get ready for Trampoline Dodgeball and Slamdunk Basketball, Foam Pit Jumping and Trampoline Aerobics. (Syosset, BounceOnIt.com)

is Dino, a neutered male Shih Tzu, who is an affectionate little guy who would love nothing more than to spend his days lounging in the sun and cuddling up on your lap. Dino is OK with cats, some dogs and kids of all ages. Come meet this classy little guy today! (Little Shelter Animal Rescue and Adoption Center, Huntington, LittleShelter.com)

3 Mini Notebooks Set A variety of vintage-style notebooks for dog and

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KIDS CRAFT Fingerprint Pendants Nothing is as unique as a fingerprint. You can wear your own one-of-a-kind impression around your neck with a nifty kit that allows you to create a precious fingerprint pendant. You can pick up a kit at Jewelry Collection in Northport and begin your masterprint! DIRECTIONS: Open the foil envelope and remove the clay. Working quickly, roll the clay into a ball. Place the ball of clay between the folded piece of clear plastic supplied with your kit. Press down until the clay is approximately the size of a penny. Remove the top piece of clear plastic. Make sure that the finger you will be using is clean and dry. Pressing firmly, push straight down on the clay and slowly remove the finger (use care not to spread the clay too thin). It is not recommended to do this step more than once, as the clay dries quickly. Allow to dry overnight on the bottom piece of clear plastic. Place the dried clay impression in the Precious Metal Prints box, fill out the form inside the package and mail to: Precious Metal Prints, P.O. Box 123, Knoxville, TN 37901.

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This beauty is Dianna. Here she is enjoying a dip in the pool while trying to cool off last summer. Sadly, this is now the 4th summer Dianna has been with us! She has been sitting in a kennel in our shelter for NEARLY 4 YEARS! Is there no one out there who thinks she is worthy of their love, patience and kindness? She knows basic obedience, walks BEAUTIFULLY on lead, and takes treats very nicely. She’s a superstar when it comes to playing ball, and although she needs to work on sharing, is smart enough to make great strides when someone invests their time in her. Dianna loves to frolic and play and especially likes curling up on her blanket. We know that the person who welcomes her into their home will fall in love with her as we have. A foster home is acceptable. Another year in a kennel is not. Dianna would do best in a home with an experienced owner, no small children and possibly another dog. No cats. Being a petite miss with a low energy level, she’d be great for a senior or retiree. To learn more about Dianna or any of our other wonderful dogs, please call or email us.

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JUSTICE FOR JOEY By Jaime Franchi

A wag of the tail saved his life. Joey, a pit-bull mixed breed, was found in a garbage bag that was thrown from a speeding car last August on the Pilgrim Psychiatric Center property near the Sagtikos Parkway in Brentwood after being used as bait in a dog fight in Brentwood. His injuries were so severe that euthanasia seemed the most humane option. Yet, despite his crushed vertebrae and lacerations from the multiple dog bites, his wagging tail told Dr. Lynda Louden, a vet from Nassau/Suffolk Vet Hospital in Farmingdale, that he wanted to live. “He was initially placed in a drug-induced coma until his pain was under control,” says Louden. “As soon as his neck fractures healed, we started physical therapy. His healing progressed much more rapidly than any of us could have imagined.” Joey’s recovery defies veterinary science, says Meg Farrell, the attorney representing this case pro bono for the Healing Haven Animal Fund, a non-profit that provides urgent veterinary care funding for sick and injured animals that are homeless or whose guardian has financial limitations. Now that Joey has regained the use of his legs, he will aid Louden in a run from Manhattan to Montauk this October to raise awareness of animal cruelty. Her goal is to find the perpetrator(s) responsible for his injuries. Through the SPCA, she has set up a $27,000 reward for any information leading to an arrest. Joey’s ordeal sheds light on a deeper issue. Animal cruelty could be an indication of sociopathic behavior, according to the American Psychiatric Association, and the FBI also considers animal cruelty a predictor of violence against people. Yet, as the law stands, cruelty to animals comes under agricultural and markets law, not penal law. That means animal abuse falls under the jurisdiction of the SCPA, which doesn’t have the authority to inflict strict punishment, and not local police, who could bring serious charges. Sen. Phil Boyle (R-Bay Shore) is working to rectify this imbalance through new legislation that would modernize New York’s anti-cruelty laws: the Consolidated Animal Crimes Bill (S.1776), which would file animal cruelty under penal law. His measures would make New York one of the strictest states on animal rights legislation. “With each conviction, the punishment will get more harsh,” he says. “We need to make it easier for law enforcement to prosecute people who commit heinous crimes against animals.” To achieve this, Boyle is also sponsoring a bill (S.2987) that would create a state-wide database of convicted animal abusers. “We need to make sure those individuals are in an animalcruelty database accessible to law enforcement and humanitarian agencies,” he says, “so that they can be stopped from committing future abuse to animals and humans.” Joey has become the symbol of a serious problem that, if resolved, could save other victims of animal cruelty and perhaps reduce sociopathic violence against humans. For more pictures, go to MilieuLI.com/Joey Anyone with information on Joey’s case or other instances of animal cruelty should contact the Suffolk County SPCA at 631-382-SPCA. All calls will be kept confidential.

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Celebrating National Arts and Humanities Month and Long Island’s Arts, Culture and Cuisine! Join the fun, sample ﬁne arts and ﬁne dining for the whole family. Concerts • Theater • Dance • Gourmet Food • Fine Art Exhibitions

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Tower classes are a nice variation of the typical mat class. During a tower class, students do mat exercises, but they also get to use special equipment. “The resistance that the springs and bars provide is challenging and enables students to understand and feel the exercises more, improving their mind-body connection,” explains Sandy Godina of Studio G Pilates. “This helps clients get more from their Pilates sessions and improves their performance when engaging in other types of exercise as well.” Tower classes are limited to four students per class, which makes them an economical way to benefit from the expert eye of an instructor. (Price: 1 session, $30; 8 sessions, $200, Studio G Pilates, Northport, StudioGPilates.com)

If you are looking for a way to get into shape, pilates is the perfect step. Pilates works on the body and mind while increasing flexibility and strength. Pilates by Einat is one of Long Island’s most exclusive Pilates Studios, with only 5 people per class, giving one on one attention to each member, ensuring a fully focused class. Einat says that her classes are filled with all different types of people. From women trying to get in shape to teens or men recovering from a sports injury, all are welcome here. “In every class, each muscle is completely isolated and every body part is engaged”. These workouts are intense, but you are guaranteed to see results. Offering different levels of pilates, anyone will feel comfortable in her classes. (Art Of Pilates by Einat, Merrick, TheArtOfPilatesByEinat.com)

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The Look Spa Salon’s Green & White Clay Facial

The concept of clay facials has been used for centuries, dating back to Cleopatra, who used clay from the Nile River. The benefits of clay are multiple – from purifying, detoxifying and creating firmness it also exfoliates and generally improves the condition of the skin. The facial we are featuring is customized to each client’s individual needs and is made fresh on the premises for each client’s appointment. It’s literally a nutritious, natural mix of ingredients with tremendous relaxation and skin facial benefits. A Green & White Clay Facial is perfect for any skin type and includes natural ingredients of green and white clay, as well as organic wild musk (keeps skin hydrated), rose oil, jojoba oil, borage oil, freshly squeezed lemon which aids in the reduction of scars and age spots, egg yolk, honey (helps in the formation of new healthy tissue) and drops of ylang ylang and essential rose oil. “The Green and White Clay Facial is truly an organic experience. Made exclusively by The Look Spa Salon, this facial is created right on the premises and is customized for an individual experience dictated by the client’s specific skin needs. Clay is gentle enough for summer skin. Exfoliation is of key importance to your skin’s health because you’re constantly bringing up collagen to the surface which results in a dewy, young texture,” says Doreen Guarneri, Owner, The Look Spa Salon in Greenlawn. 78 MILIEU Exclusively for Long Island Women

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Healthy Treat Fruit Stoplights To achieve this precious healthy take on a stoplight, you’ll need graham cracker sheets, cream cheese, sliced strawberries, halved apricots, and sliced kiwi. Directions: Spread a light layer of cream cheese onto a graham cracker sheet. Start at the top with a strawberry and under it, place an apricot followed by a kiwi. Source: school-bites.com

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Task Force Recommends Smokers Get CT Screening for Lung Cancer The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) now recommends that smokers and former smokers, ages 55 to 79, have an annual lowdose computed tomography (CT) lung cancer screening. CT scans produce many thin 2-dimensional pictures that are then assembled by computer to create 3-dimensional images which physicians can use to diagnose cancer. The new screening recommendation is based on a recent study which found that CT screening for smokers could save over 12,000 lives per year. The study looked at the results from the National Lung Screening Trial (NLST) that took place between 2002 and 2009, and screened smokers and former smokers, aged 55 to 74, for lung cancer. The NLST results showed that lung cancer screening with low-dose CT scans reduced lung cancer deaths by 20%, compared with chest X-rays. Early detection is key to saving lives. “Nearly 90% of people who develop lung cancer die from the disease, in part because it often is not found until it is at an advanced stage,” said USPSTF chair, Virginia Moyer, MD, MPH, in a statement. Low-dose CT lung screening can help detect cancer at an earlier stage when it is still treatable. Zwanger-Pesiri Radiology offers low-dose CT screening for lung cancer. Ask your physician if it is appropriate for you.

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C’mon, Get Happy! Improve your mood in an unexpected way: by munching on the right foods by Christina Vercelletto We’ve all been there— A crazy day at work, a rainy commute home, and kids (or a dog...or both!) clamoring for attention. So while we’re fixing dinner, we nibble on cookies or chips without even realizing it. When we’re stressed, we tend to reach for sweet or salty carbs. But there are kinder-to-yourwaistline options that can give you the same emotional boost. You probably know about dark chocolate and popcorn (both raise levels of serotonin, the feel-good neurotransmitter in our brains), so we went to Peggy Kotsopoulos, nutritionist and author of Must Have Been Something I Ate, for her secret-weapon foods. Keep these in your kitchen for those dark-cloud days: Brazil Nuts - Their mood-boosting properties are thanks to their selenium content. Selenium is a trace mineral and antioxidant essential for combating depression, and at roughly 100 micrograms per Brazil nut, they are the richest known source. “Low selenium levels in your diet can lead to irritability, depression, and fatigue,” notes Kotsopoulos. Studies show that just 100-200 micrograms of selenium per day, which is only one-two brazil nuts, is associated with better mood. Kale chips - These crunchy snacks squash mood swings that come with PMS and menopause. “The high levels of magnesium help to relax the nervous system, balancing mood and calming you down, as well as easing muscle tension and cramps,” explains Kotsopoulos. Magnesium also activates enzymes required for energy production, which is key when you’re stressed. Your supermarket doesn’t have kale chips in the natural food aisle? You can grab them at Whole Foods.

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Walnuts - Walnuts are a great source of Omega-3 fatty acids, which help improve memory and fight depression by making our brain more receptive to serotonin. “Plus, the fatty acids fire up libido, regulating the production of sex hormones—never a bad thing, stressed or not,” adds Kotsopoulos. Bananas - The fruit is loaded with Vitamin B6, the energyboosting and stress-busting vitamin. “Anytime you’re feeling overwhelmed and sluggish, bananas can do the trick,” says Kotsopoulos. They contain ltyrosine, an amino acid responsible for dopamine production— another neurotransmitter. This one takes care of energy, drive and motivation. “Dopamine gives you a kick in the butt when you need it most!” says Kotsopoulos. Fruit-flavored yogurt - The popular treat is full of tryptophan, which is what triggers serotonin production. The sweetness coming from the lactose and the fruit increases the rate at which tryptophan enters the blood, speeding up serotonin production. “I call yogurt a little cup of happiness,” says Kotsopoulos. Spinach - Packed with B vitamins, the leafy green is known to balance mood and keep the nervous system in check. Low levels of folate (one of those B vitamins) are directly linked to depression. “Adding more folate to your diet is a go-to remedy for the mood symptoms of PMS, or anytime you feel like you’re going a little crazy,” notes Kotsopoulos.

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The Importance of Saying “AAAAAHH” by Belinda Devero Your mouth is the gateway to the rest of your body. Recent studies are now connecting poor oral hygiene to a number of diseases and disorders including: heart and pulmonary disease, diabetes, dementia, pneumonia and rheumatoid arthritis. Caring for your teeth is a habit that should begin very early in life so that it becomes second nature. We spoke to three Long Island dental professionals about oral healthcare from toddlers to teens to adults.

Pediatric Dental Care Many parents assume that because baby teeth will eventually fall out, no special care is needed. That assumption is incorrect. Most pediatric dentists have cool, kid-friendly offices, and to specialize in pediatric dentistry, an additional two years of specialty training is required. Dr. Mike (Ioannou) a pediatric dentist with offices in Commack and Medford, says that ideally parents should bring their children in for their first visit at one year of age, for very good reason: “It’s important to establish a dental home for your child,” he says. Dr. Mike educates the parents of his patients on the importance of a healthy diet

and advises them on what are good foods and which ones to avoid. Preventative care is extremely important as the child develops and he recommends dental sealants and a fluoride supplement, both help to reduce tooth decay.

Dental Care in Teenagers & Young Adults Teeth whitening is a huge trend. But at what age is it safe to begin whitening your teeth? We asked Dr. Larissa Figari-Goller of Huntington Bay Dental what she recommends to parents of teenagers. “It is important for a dentist to oversee patients who desire bleaching. Not all teeth will bleach, for example old crowns, veneers, bonding, teeth which have had root canals and sometimes certain stains cannot be removed,” she says. “Typically over the age of 16 is acceptable to begin bleaching; however if a teenager desires bleaching before then and would like to use over the counter products- a dental evaluation for custom trays or Zoom whitening may be the best option.”

Wisdom Tooth Extractions At the end of the summer, many dentist offices

are jammed with students leaving for college to extract their wisdom teeth. “Wisdom teeth need to be evaluated. Many times cavities develop in wisdom teeth because they are not easy for patients to take care of by themselves,” says Dr.Figari-Goller. “When evaluating kids before and during college, I try to take into consideration highlights during their college years. We try to prevent them from having an issue while dealing with midterms and finals. We would prefer to prevent an issue before it arises.”

Dental Implants Dental procedures have advanced significantly, especially with regard to dental implants. Once just a consideration for adults, that is no longer the case. Commack-based Dr. Bonnie Helfner is an expert in dental implants and says, “Pretty much anyone with a missing tooth over the age of 18 [qualifies for dental implants]. Patients are given a CT scan to check for bone density and if they qualify, they are candidates for implants. The success rate has also soared. “Implants are usually about 95 percent successful on top. 97 percent on the lower, because the bone is more dense and rich in blood supply,” according to Dr. Helfner. And, once you get an implant, the tooth can’t decay, never needs a root canal or a filling. Caring for implants means regular dental visits, flossing and brushing. If you make daily oral care a part of your routine, you can avoid a multitude of problems later on in life.

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What’s in the Cards Aug / Sept

Virgo August 23 to September 22

the Page of Wands – you are on the threshold of a creative phase. You have the self-belief to convert your desires into reality but you need to pay close attention to how you go about manifesting your vision. You bring an element of lightheartedness and enthusiasm to your endeavors.

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Libra September 23 to October 22

the 6 of Cups – you may be living too much in the past and not focusing on what is yet to come. If you are feeling sad about people who once meant a lot to you or are no longer in your life, it is time to move on. Although the past has made you stronger, the future awaits you.

Scorpio October 23 to November 21

the 5 of Pentacles – you feel overextended and at a loss as to how to proceed now. You need to pay great attention to the financial, emotional and spiritual areas of your life. Moral support is forthcoming but not from the direction you expect. This card urges you to take care of yourself on an inner and outer level.

Sagittarius November 22 to December 21

the 7 of Pentacles – it is time to take stock in yourself. You may want to abandon one thing for another and the circumstances may look challenging. Don’t give up! Persistence will be worthwhile and bring you the rewards you deserve. You will see your plans materialize.

Capricorn December 22 to January 19

the 2 of Cups – whether you are beginning a love affair or business partnership, this card suggests that you will be able to rely on this person and have complete trust in them. If you had a falling out with someone, a reconciliation is possible to renew the relationship with a fresh start.

Aquarius January 20 to February 18

the Knight of Swords – you may leave your job suddenly in the desire to take on a new challenge. There is conflict in your life now but you will win through. The more rational you can be, the easier it will be to resolve things. What you begin now may fizzle out as fast as it started.

Pisces February 19 to March 20

the High Priestess – there is a need for stillness and withdrawal. You are being asked to look within rather than search for answers outside yourself. Nothing will be revealed before the fullness of time. Be guided by your intuition, you are developing on an inner level.

Aries March 21 to April 19

the Fool – unexpected opportunities are just around the corner and the challenge to meet these opportunities is stronger than your fear of the unknown. Trust the path and take your chances regardless of the outcome. A new way of life is possible now. Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

Taurus April 20 to May 20

the 4 of Swords – this month you would benefit from a period of mental relaxation. If you’ve been ill, this is a time to regroup and look after your emotional and physical needs. Look within and put recent events into perspective.

Gemini May 21 to June 20

the 8 of Pentacles – you may be offered a new job where you can put your talents to good use. A promotion or apprenticeship to learn a new skill relevant to a future career may be involved. Whatever your situation, a solid foundation will be secured for the next phase of your life.

Cancer June 21 to July 22

the King of Wands – you feel confident now and it is time to act on your intuition and move forward with confidence in what you are doing. You can now achieve a tremendous amount and you will be enabled to deal with any setbacks along the way.

Leo July 23 to August 22

the 6 of Wands – a promotion or job prospects look positive; you may gain a qualification or pass some exams. You feel optimistic and can rest on your laurels for a while knowing that you deserve the accolades that are coming your way. You will soon need to move towards new challenges though.

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 School accessories

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Style Editor USB Typewriter

It may be an outright obnoxious move to type away on a typewriter in the classroom, and your peers won’t have as much appreciation as they will be annoyed with this antique-inspired device. But, this awesome throwback allows you to turn back time and click, clack away like your ancestors once did. It plugs into the USB port of an iPad and believe me, it’s well worth the stink eyes from other students. ($799, UncommonGoods.com)

Julia Abreu Senior Account Executive Eco Lunch

Who said there’s no such thing as “A Free Lunch”? Stainless steel bentos, lunch boxes and artisan lunchbags are plasticfree, waste-free, BPA-free, PVC-free, petroleum-free and vinyl-free. Healthy for people and planet! (EcoLunchBoxes.com)

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Managing Editor Locker Chandelier

I went to a Catholic high school where birthday balloons were considered contraband and noneducational locker items were subject to confiscation. That being said, if I had the chance—without the risk of demerits—I’d rock out my locker with this magnetic, battery operated and motion sensitive locker chandelier. What? You’re going to send me to the dean’s office? Too late. ($24.99, LockerLookz.com, Various colors)

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This MiFi (a device that gives internet access on the go) lets you preload a prepaid allowance on it and has download speeds of up to 3.6 Mbps. Perfect for getting your kids homework done while waiting for soccer practice to start or writing a paper off campus! ($249.99, Amazon, Amazon.com)

Publisher Cool Kitty

If you’ve got cat class and you’ve got cat style, then these crocheted headphones are a must. Created by a cool kitty, artist Traci-Medeiros-Bagan. ($40, UncommonGoods.com)

Staller Center's season opener

KIMBERLY

AKIMBO

By David Lindsay-Abaire

Featuring the Asylum Theatre Company

Eight performances to choose from September 19-22 and 26-29, 2013 Thurs. - Sat. at 8:00 pm and Sun. at 2:00 pm Theatre 2 Tickets: $28

“Kimberly Akimbo is at once a shrewd satire, a black comedy and a heartbreaking study of how time wounds everyone.” – The New York Times

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