April - GRC 175

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April - GRC 175

CLEVER!
Shopping • Fashion • Beauty • Inspiration
KMPM
PO Box 6031, Sparks, NV 89432
Editor
Graphic Designer
Paul Klein
paul@packedge.com
Linda Reeve
linda@clevermagazine.net
Courtney O’Neill
Beauty Editor
Crazy Tasty
Fashion Editor
Pastry
Horoscope
Fanny O
The “Party Girl”
Jessica Spina
Lori Ann Pirote Kruse
Sara Monique Siqueiros
Elisabeth Dixon
Donna DuCharme
Fanny O’Connor
Kerrie Anastassatos
Art Director/Photographer
Advertising Consultants
Kelly Kitley
Kristian Walters
Publisher
(775) 815-5677
(775) 250-7134
Ken Moen
(775) 240-0533
All rights reserved. Any reproduction in whole or in part
without written permission prohibited. ©CLEVER!, 2009
$3.00 Newsstand value. ISSN #1938-579X
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CLEVER!
april 2009
INSIDE
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on our cover: jenna harlin
sheer inspiration
warrior princess
party girl: for kids only
colorful palettes
clever local finds
my trip to the vegas magic
fashion tradeshow
brilliant brushes
pastry: april showers
metallic accents
shoulder to shoulder
crazy tasty: halo-halo
everything pink
fanny o
april horoscope
N E W M O N T H LY F E A T U R E S
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publisher’s letter
page 6
Jenna Harlin
owner of
Salon
Platinum
men’s page: too cool to care is fashionably sensible
clever electronics: must-haves
Photograph by
Matt Morning
clever decor: a burst of color
local breaks - exclusively for CLEVER! readers
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Publisher’s Letter
n 15 years as a publisher, I’ve seen
publications rise and fall, come and go.
We’ve survived this long on talent and
hard work. In my experience, I’ve seen such
talent come and go as well. Last month
CLEVER! moved forward without the original editor, Cathy Stahl. We believe in
CLEVER! and are proud of the way it contributes to the fashion savvy community
out there. I want to thank Cathy Stahl for
her vision and her unique insight into the
minds of readers everywhere. Cathy was
adamant that there were others just like
her: readers who were visually inclined
with short attention spans, and she was
correct. In just about 18-months Cathy’s
vision proved to be correct. The past year
and a half has been exhausting and Cathy
had worked non-stop to put the next issue
together, and the one after that and so on it
went. Cathy has elected to move on and so
must we. And now our task is to get that
next issue out of the door, not for CLEVER!
itself, but for all of you who love this magazine. All of us here at CLEVER! want to
wish Cathy all of the best in whatever it is
that she will do next.
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I want to speak directly to our advertisers
and other supporters of CLEVER! maga4
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zine, for you are the foundation of our success. Although Cathy was our editor, she
wasn’t the only player on the team. Our
organization is made up of many talented
people and we will continue to grow
CLEVER! from a “sapling” into a “tree”.
We will water and nurture this “sapling”,
encouraging its roots deep into the
Truckee-Meadows soil and watch as the
canopy spreads tall and wide, for all of the
community to see and enjoy, metaphorically speaking of course.
We also contend that CLEVER! magazine
is a great value for our advertisers. Our
full-color ad rates and targeted distribution provide local merchants and service
providers with a tremendous value proposition. We do not drop thousands of copies
of our magazine unwanted in driveways
or mailboxes all over town. We focus like
a laser beam to the “right thousand” as
opposed to any thousand. That is what
makes CLEVER! a unique and affordable
advertising proposition; we get results
because our readers are selective. They
seek out our magazine each and every
month. Just ask the merchants that carry
our publication. Consumers come into
their store just to pick CLEVER! up each
month. What a great opportunity for
merchants to make contact with those
customers each and every month of the
year. You too can be a part of that network by simply contacting our office.
I have always tried to operate under the
Golden Rule – “Do unto others as you
would have them do unto you.” Even
when others get down in the gutter I
refuse to go there. It is my preference to
look you in the eye and to do exactly what
I say I will do. So it is my solemn promise
to you that we will provide you with a
quality product at a fair price and if we
don’t live up to that you can come directly
to me and I will see that we make things
right for you. No middlemen, no 800
numbers, no charts and graphs, just business between two people – and you have
my word on that.
I would like to close this note with a fashion joke my daughter told me:
Q: What did the number 0 say to the
number 8?
A: Nice Belt.
Until next month,
Ken Moen
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ON OUR COVER
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A Clever person is one who is original, bright, and
stylish. This month CLEVER! sat down with Jenna
Harlin of Salon Platinum. Jenna fits the mold on
several levels, as she’s owned a clothing boutique and
now currently runs a chic salon on California Ave.
The salon itself feels like a place off Rodeo drive, with
the mauve and patterned walls, a glistening hardwood floor and black leather beauty chairs. It’s classy,
it’s swanky, and it fits Jenna’s style and the fashion
sense she brings to the Reno community. Here’s a little more about Jenna:
First, the name Salon
Platinum, where did it
come from?
We were on a family trip in
L.A. and we were driving
downtown when I saw a
store called Platinum. It was
funny because that’s the
name I had in mind already
for the salon and my mom
said I guess it’s meant to be.
It is also kinda funny since
I’m a brunette.
Photo by Matt Morning
460 California Avenue
Reno
775-323-3030
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After running a clothing
boutique for several
years, why did you
become involved in the
salon business?
I was actually in the salon
business first. I had been
doing hair for many years
when I bought The Attic. I
had always wanted to own a
boutique and just went for it.
I continued doing hair all of
the 31/2 years that I owned
the boutique. I just got to a
point that doing both and
having three kids was way too
difficult. For my own well
being I decided to go back to
my first passion. Being a business owner before, I knew I
didn’t want to work for anyone else again so I opened my
own salon and put The Attic
behind me. That was the best
decision ever!
What’s your inspiration?
Personally, my kids inspire
me the most. They make me
want to be the best person I
can and to cherish every
moment life has to offer. My
mom is also a huge inspiration. Our ideas feed off each
other, which brings out my
best creativity. She is also
the greatest person I know.
As far as business goes,
fashion is a huge part of my
inspiration. I love making
people feel great about
themselves and giving them
the style best for them does
that.
What’s a typical day at the salon?
The vibe of the salon is very hip and laid
back. The music is always playing, sometimes maybe a little to loud but that’s the
way we like it. The girls are the best in
the industry, very fun and creative. We
have a great time with each other and
can get a little silly sometimes. It’s usually pretty busy and the energy is amazing. The salon has such a great flow
about it.
What are your hair “don’ts?”
If you have to fight with your hair and it
takes longer than 20 minutes, it’s not the
right style for you. If you have the right
cut for your hair type, it should be pretty
easy. The thing that bothers me the most
is when someone won’t try something
new and they’ve had the same style for
way too long. Step out of the comfort
zone every once in a while. You will probably be really happy you did.
What is your signature style?
I’m all about a great pair of jeans and
fantastic heels. I wear a lot of dresses.
Once it gets warm, that’s pretty much
all I wear. You can throw on a dress
and always look polished. I wish more
girls would wear them more often. I
always wear big earrings. They’re a
must. My hair is usually pretty sleek
and dark. My signature would have to
be my short choppy bangs and long
pieces in the front.
How do you run a business, do hair
and have three kids?
I have a lot of support. My husband
Brian being one of them. We’ve been
married for nine years and he’s always
been there for me. He has great ideas
and opinions. I couldn’t do any of this
without him. My mom is my best friend
and the best nana any kid could ever
have. She is my biggest supporter and
none of this would be possible without
her. She also watches my kids while I’m
at the salon and does all the book keeping.
I have three amazing children, Liam, 8,
Cole, 4 and Sophie, 2.
Clothing brand, hair products and
shoes?
Clothing brand is Saint Grace. Hair
product is MOP
(modern organic
products) sold at
the salon.
Shoes
would be
Cole Han,
Steve
Madden
and
Chinese
Laundry.
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Diane Von Furstenburg,
Spring ‘09
This Spring's fashion trends tend to get a little more revealing. 2009's sheer pieces are a mixture of soft and
feminine, to hardcore and sexy. Everything from evening gowns, tanks, cover-ups and wear-to-work blouses,
sheer fabrics are big this season. Clever has you covered on where to get the latest designs.
Free People,
Nordstroms, $118,
www.nordstrom.com
Bebe, $79
Betsey Johnson Babydoll,
Urban Outfitters, $68
www.urbanoutfitters.com
Express, $39.50
Guess, $89
Free People,
Macy’s, $128
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Rampage,
Dillards, $44
Free People, $138,
www.freepeople.com
Michael Kors, “Tajines”
Heels, $225,
www.shopkitson.com
Chinese Laundry, “Belgium”,
$80, www.piperlime.com
Stud Décor Platform Gladiator
Heel, $20.50, www.gojane.com
Find a plethora of chic glads all
for under $30.
Fergie, “Pepper”
Sandal, $129.95,
www.nordstrom.com
Betsey Johnson, “Deborah”,
While Roman gladiators fought each other for ego
and survival, us modern warriors find ourselves
fighting our pocketbooks and trying to survive
today’s precarious economy. So why not stomp our
economic woes (and foes) in some serious style with
an incredibly fierce pair of stilettos?
ence, are notable names like Cynthia Vincent, up and
coming brand Fergie and Pour La Victoire. These
shoe gods brilliantly mingle the daintiness of a
female deity and the existence of edgy chic, a toxic
combination of beauty and power to be found in an
embellished duo of these strappy must-haves.
This season, our beloved exotic gladiator sandal has
gone from flat to fab, now higher heeled than ever
and profound in design to make any Roman god
proud. Runway’s gladiator goddesses go from catwalk to roaming the streets, armored with a pair of
dangerously dramatic heels.
Embrace your goddess-like virtue and look to combine your gladiators with a flowy patterned maxi
dress and adorn with mixed metal bangles.
Avant-garde establishers of this trend, whose creations are criminal in design and theatrical in pres-
Every goddess has the right to sex it up a little bit.
So go ahead and show off those gorgeous gams and
pair your sexy glads with that impeccable mini dress
or high-waisted dress shorts.”
Burberry, Metal Stitch
Platform Sandal, $595,
www.nordstrom.com
Stuart Weitzman, “Timber”
Gladiator Sandal, $365,
www.nordstrom.com
Cynthia Vincent, “Luella”,
$400,
www.swayandcake.com
Pour La Victoire, “Tia” Spike
Heel, $335, www.madisonlosangeles.com
Pour La Victoire, “Pascale”,
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Nothing is more exciting to a child than their birthday! The one day out of the
year that it is all about them. It is the wonder of being a child, no cares, no
worries, just pure joy. Keep it bright, colorful and sweet and you will get a
smile that will melt your heart!
Fill the bottom of a plastic cup
with dishwashing liquid soap
(like Dawn), add a little water
to create a thick gel, add a
straw and blow...you get tons
of bubbly fun that will last
until you run out of soap or
they run out of breath!
Kerrie Anastassatos Hon (Party
Girl) is the manager of Name
Droppers, 6890 S. McCarran
Blvd., Reno, (775) 826-7101.
Special Delivery! A giant lollipop to thrill
little guests. Print your invitation on the
paper of your choice, cut into a circle
then adhere to the front of Lolli with
glue dots. Add a ribbon, hand deliver
and let the countdown to the big day
begin! Lollipop, Sweet Factory, $3.99.
No more waiting for the
Circus to come to town!
HillyBilly Kettle Korn located
inside the Ace Hardware on
Baring Boulevard in Sparks
makes fresh Kettle Corn and
Cotton Candy daily. Special
order any treat for your party
or just pop in and buy it fresh
off the shelf! Better yet, Brian
and Shelly Banister will cater
your event and create your
own midway of fun! Funnel
Cakes with Fruit and Cream,
Kettle Corn, Deep Fried
Pretzels and Cotton Candy
will be made to order.
775-359-5436
For all those girls who love to look posh, here is the perfect iPurse. The iPurse makes
a perfect project for birthday and slumber parties. Each kit consists of the tin, glue,
material, gems, buttons, ribbon and instructions. Not only will this Posh Girl be
designing her very own little designer handbag, but she will end up with another little vinyl purse which is what the kit is packed in. $15.95-$17.95, www.dekoposh.com.
A picture is worth a thousand words! Each
year on your child's birthday bring out the
special birthday book to record their handprint, signature (once they are old enough
to write) and a picture that shows their personality for that year. The book will become
a treasured heirloom. I found albums, paper
and fun stuff galore at Treasured Memories!
www.treasuredmemoriesreno.com.
The Pinata has been broken, the presents unwrapped
and the candles blown out...now what? Send them home
with a Monkey, Princess or Pirate Gumball Machine!
Gumball machines, www.rinovelty.com, $2.75 each.
Baby Burger Bites...A magical little treat for school parties in less than 15 minutes! You will need:
Vanilla Wafers, Peppermint Patties, Coconut, Green Food Coloring and Sesame Seeds.
Directions: To make the lettuce place coconut in a plastic baggy, add a drop of green food
coloring and shake. Set aside. Place vanilla wafers "bun" flat side up on a cookie sheet, top
each wafer with a peppermint patty, place cookie sheet under broiler until the chocolate gets
shiny...watch this step closely! It will take less than a minute! Remove from oven and sprinkle
each patty with your coconut lettuce, then place the other "bun" on top, making a sandwich.
Wet the top of each bun by dipping your finger in water, then sprinkle with sesame seeds!
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Palettes are wonderful because they are a
great value, they
come with a lot of
great colors that look
great together and
they are beautiful to
carry around! I’ve collected my favorite
from this season and
a step-by-step howto, so you can use
your palette to its full
potential.
STEP 1. Take the lightest
color and apply it from
under the brow to the lash
line and in the inside corner of the eye.
STEP 2. Using the next
color apply a light wash of
color from under the brow
bone to the lash line.
STEP 3. With the next
color apply shadow from
under the brow bone to
the lash line focusing on
the outer two thirds of the
eye. Stop here for a day
look. You’re gorgeous!
Urban Decay receives the
award for queen of the palettes
with this eco-chic, bamboo,
and sustainable 10 shadow
box. The colors are flattering
and little bit wild. They’ve
included their shadow potion
so the glitter will stay in place.
$36, Sephora or www.urbandecay.com.
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This Givenchy Prismissime
9-color palette is perfectly neutral for any skin tone. It can be
used for day looks to evening
looks and is a great staple for
your makeup kit. This is really a
keeper in Tempting Chocolate.
$53, Sephora.
STEP 4. Let’s go out!! Add
a little black liner and using
a crease brush apply the
darkest color along the
lashes and into the crease
and blend well.
STEP 5. Sweep the darkest
color along the bottom
lashes close to the lash
line. Curl you lashes and
apply mascara.
STEP 6. A little gloss and
you are smoking hot!
Hourglass cosmetics just feel
like luxury and this palette is
great way to experience it.
They have 4 super silky shadows that blend like butter and
2 amazing glosses that are so
flattering. Cashmere , $58,
Sephora or
www.HourglassCosmetics.com.
Multi-colored bead
necklace, $29.95, The
Bazaar Global Collection,
Reno Town Mall.
775-284-0131
Buddha necklace,
$90, Red Chair, Reno
775-770-0111
Twisted Heart glam hoodie,
$209, Studio Couture, Reno
775-336-4420
HaleBob floral sheer top, $186,
Concepts By Fine N Funky,
Reno, 775-853-1400
Recycled leather, available as check
book, passport and business card
holders in assorted colors, $14 - $24,
Red Chair, Reno, 775-770-0111
Rockaholic Dirty Secret dry
shampoo. Absorbs excess
oil and makes hair smell
fresh. $18.95, Beauty Zone,
Reno, 775-852-6060
Osis+ Dust It mattifying powder gives
volume to your hair.
$21.95, Beauty Zone,
Reno, 775-852-6060
Clarks red sandal, $69.95,
Birkenstock, Reno Town Mall,
775-826-6278
Think, Believe, Dream, Dare
belt, $140, Studio Couture,
Reno, 775-336-4420
Silver cross necklace and
earring set, $49.95, The
Bazaar Global Collection,
Reno Town Mall
775-284-0131
Free People underwear, $48, Concepts
By Fine N Funky, Reno,
775-853-1400
Steve Madden,
Quantumm wedge,
Red, $79, Macy’s, Reno
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2.
SMART GLASS JEWELRY
Handmade in Atlanta, Georgia by Kathleen Plate from
glass, sterling silver and silver solder using traditional
stained glass methods. Each piece is individually selected,
with variations in shape and texture in the glass, ensuring
that every piece in the SMART GLASS line is a truly unique
and one-of-a-kind original.
3.
1. Made in antique clear from a coca-cola bottle, teal from a reisling bottle and pine from red wine or champagne bottle. $360
2. Three recycled glass circles flow up the neckline and the fourth is
a surprise on the other side. 20 inch adjustable sterling chain. $138
3. Fun to wear, glass bangles made from recycled wine bottles.
Comes in all six glass colors. $38 each
All available at www.smartglassjewelry.com
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MAKE LOVE NOT TRASH
Show people your fun side with this Brights Collection. Add fun
popping colors with fashion functional bodies and you get great
looking bags which make sense. You won’t need a bunch of frequent flyer miles to enjoy these styles, but you might be inspired
to show people your true colors and take a trip on the wild side.
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1. San Francisco Handbags, $94.99
2. Clutch Wrist Wallet, $49.99
3. Los Angeles Clutch, $62.99
4. Miami Handbag, $94.99
www.makelovenottrash.com
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CHING SIPIN
I found these incredible bracelets made by Ching Sipin.
Banana bark bangles. They are dried, stained and laminated
onto a wooden bangle. They come in natural, turquoise, fuchsia, red, purple and yellow. $30.
Pod Bangles. Dried up pods that are stained and laminated
onto a wooden bangle. Comes is natural, turquoise, fuchsia,
red, purple and yellow. $30. www.chingsipin.com
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Buy the right brushes and you won’t have to replace them for a really long
time. If you spend a little more and take care of them by washing them in
cold water with your favorite shampoo, reshaping them and letting them dry
over the edge of a counter you will have them forever. Great brushes & tools
can really help you simplify your makeup routine and save you time and frustration. I’ve collected my favorite tools, the ones I cannot live without.
This powder
brush #1 by Body
and Soul
Cosmetics is so
soft, places powder perfectly and
never, ever sheds.
It’s amazing. $55,
www.bodyandsoul.com
Body and Soul
Cosmetics rouge
brush #2 is tapered
for both blush and
for sculpting those
cheekbones with a
little bronzer. $45,
www.bodyandsoul.com
Stila makes a
great all over
shadow brush #5
that is perfect for
applying base colors of shadow and
is perfect for
blending. $22,
www.StilaCosmeti
cs.com.
MAC’s shadow
brush #239 is
great for applying
wet shadows,
bright colors or
for blending. This
is a real multitasker and an
essential brush.
$24.50, MAC
stores.
For day looks forget heavy liner
and dip this Body
and Soul Cosmetics
brush #6 in your
darkest shadow
and press it in
along your lash
line. The look is
soft and defined.
$20,
www.bodyandsoul.com
Create dramatic
looks with this
perfect crease
brush #3. Just
dab it in a little
dark shadow
and work it back
and forth in
your crease and
the brush does
all of the work.
$35,
www.bodyandsoul.com
Brows can be
filled in with a
little powder one
to two shades
lighter than your
brow hair color.
This stiff brow
brush #7 is perfect for making
small quick
strokes. $25,
www.bodyandsoul.com
There is no better curler in the world and no substitute for Shu Uemura’s Lash
Curler. Squeeze at the base for 10 seconds and then walk it out to the ends. You
will look instantly awake, bright eyed and bushy tailed. $19, Sephora.
Stay organized with this great Kevyn Aucoin brush roll. You can throw it in with
the laundry to clean it up and it will keep your brushes, and your investment in
them, safe. $48, www.KevynAucoin.com.
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Pick your favorite
blooms at any local
flower resource and
create the perfect
bouquet! Odd numbers are more aesthetically pleasing to the
eye, so I always think
in terms of threes. I
picked two shades of
purple and one yellow
for pop. If using tulips
as I did, leave just
about an inch or so of
water in the vase. Too
much water will cause
them to wilt faster.
Try sending your guests
home with delicious
and beautiful favors. I
have color coordinated
some butterfly cookies
($2.25) and Petit Fours
($2.85) just for the occasion. There is individualized packaging available
for an additional charge.
Josef’s Vienna Bakery
933 W. Moana, Reno.
A light and coordinated cocktail would be a
base layer of
Chambord at the bottom of a champagne
flute. Then use the back
of a spoon to pour in
the Champagne on
top… creates the most
beautiful layering effect
that is sure to entice
your guests to imbibe!
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April Showers, a gender bender of color combination allows you to prepare to throw all those couple, bridal and baby showers that seem so
abundant this time of year. One of my favorite color combinations
(amethyst, orange and yellow) lends itself to both males and females,
making it the perfect party palette!
I developed a Meyer Lemon Lavender Shortbread. This crunchy, buttery cookie would be amazing for a
tea or plated with a rich, dense blue cheese.
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
⅔ cup powdered sugar
¼ cup cornstarch
3 teaspoons meyer lemon zest
1 tablespoon dried lavender
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup chilled butter cut in cubes
Juice of one meyer lemon
Sift together flour, powdered sugar, cornstarch and salt in a bowl. Add lemon zest
and lavender and mix until well combined. Cut in chilled butter with hands or
food processor (like making a pie dough). Add lemon juice until dough is just
coming together. Press into the bottom of a 9x12 pan. Bake at 300°F until a crisp
golden brown (approx. 45-50 min.). While still fairly hot, score into the size bars
you choose. Leave in pan until completely cool. I found the flavor mellowed and
became even more delicious after 24 hours.
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Kindle 2
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reading device.
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newspapers, magazines,
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www.Amazon.com,
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Kodak Zi6
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$179.95.
1.
iLuv iMM173
For those who dual wield an iPod and
iPhone (or for couples who have one
each), iLuv’s dock makes it easy to
recharge and wake up to your favorite
song (with two distinct alarms, each can
wake up to his or her own music). But perhaps the most timely feature of this clock
is its easy-to-spot switch that takes the
clock from standard to daylight savings
time and back again—no need to reprogram it. www.amazon.com, $91.22.
Psyko 5.1 gaming
headphones
Best of Innovations
Award CES 2009
This audio experience
lets you hear where
every sound comes
from. They improve
your positional awareness and your reaction
time for improved
game play. You simply
hear more and play
better.
www.psykoaudio.com
$299.99
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iPhone and Laptop Cases - Steven Harrington
Looking to kick start spring with a snazzy
new laptop or iPhone case? Then you
may take a liking to the Steven Harrington
15 laptop sleeve or iPhone 3G Slider Case.
Commissioned by Arkitip for Incase, both
designs are not only super-hip but they
offer up a psychedelic look as well.
$49.95-$59.95, www.goincase.com
Plenty tank,
$108, Macy’s, Reno
Miss Me pants,
$74, Buckle, Reno
Black tank, $29.95,
Niche, Reno
Ralph Lauren shoes,
$25, Marshalls, Reno
Banana Republic
skirt, $54.99, Banana
Republic, Reno
Silver and black
metallic dress,
www.halebob.com
$332.
Vera Wang,
Spring ‘09
Ralph Lauren,
Spring ‘09
Urban Outfitters, $29.99,
www.urbanoutfitters.com
Sunglasses, $19.50,
American Eagle, Reno
Gold skirt, $14.99,
Gap, Reno
BCBG heel, $109.95,
www.nordstrom.com
Scarf, $34.50,
Express, Reno
Botkier Hobo, $595,
www.nordstrom.com
Gold cuff, $34,
Banana Republic, Reno
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Melie Bianco, crush purse,
$79, www.lulus.com
Large drawstring pouch
bag, $70, www.topshop.com
Shoulder bag with fringe,
off-white, $502,
www.CoutureCandy.com
New this season, but previously owned by the fashion industry
in earlier years (think 80s Chanel gold chain strap handbag),
the It-Bag of the moment is the multi-functional, multi-style,
multi-chic shoulder bag.
Not your typical fanny bag made cross body purse, you know,
Aunt Dorthy’s all black 10-pocket organizer with easy access
cell phone slot and key holder. No, no. The new shoulder bag
is not only adjustable and convertible, but also oh-so-boho
with slouchy big hobo style to a fabulous utilitarian tote and
dressed up clutches for nights out on the town.
Shyla, striped hobo,
$29.50, www.delias.com
Look for fun ornamental extras, like fringe, tassels, fancy buckles and exquisite stitching. With longer straps, designers
indulge with creative, stunning alternatives like chain and rope.
Spring, as always, is all about color, so watch for vibrant purples, yellows and blues. But also look for this classic bag to
come in classic earthy tones, metallics and creamy white.
Stand out with this major must-have bag by pairing with a
cute ruffled plaid top, dark wash skinny jeans and brown
leather high heeled slouchy boots.
Make it happen with this main accessory and get a shoulder
up on this season’s most stylish bag.
Lucky Brand, Abbey Road
foldover bag, $178,
www.luckybrand.com
Furla, Elisabeth medium
shoulder bag, $495,
www.piperlime.com
Eyelet drawstring
pouch bag, $70,
www.topshop.com
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Tropical Simplicity
This variation of Halo-Halo plays on its tropical origins and is an exotic medley that you
can make any time of year!
April’s Crazy Tasty brings us to the Philippines, a chain of islands in
the South Pacific. During the hot, dry season, Filipinos love eating
Halo-Halo, which literally translates to “mix-mix.” The ingredients
are layered, served in a tall glass with a long-handled parfait
spoon. Before eating, mix all the layers well, so you can have
some of everything in each sweet creamy bite.
Spoon the following ingredients into a
tall glass:
3 teaspoons macapuno
3 teaspoons canned crushed pineapple
3 teaspoons canned tropical fruit cocktail
¾ cup crushed ice
Pour ½ cup of evaporated milk over the ice
and top with mango ice cream.
Strawberry-KiwiPineapple Mélange
The fresh fruit lightens up the traditional
Halo-Halo. The ingredients pop with color
and the tart flavor is balanced by the thick
creaminess of the evaporated milk.
Place the following ingredients into a
tall glass:
½ cup strawberries, chopped in small 1/8
inch pieces
½ cup kiwi, chopped in small 1/8 inch pieces
¾ cup crushed ice
Pour ½ cup of evaporated milk over the ice.
If you don’t have time, try Halo-Halo ice
cream made by Magnolia.
Reno Asian Supermarket
803 W. 5th St, Reno, NV 89503
(775) 322-8820
$3.49
Traditional Halo-Halo
There is no one way to make Halo-Halo. Below is a basic recipe for Halo-Halo. But I’ve had
some versions with all the ingredients below plus leche flan (custard with caramel),
sweetened taro root paste, colorful agar agar gelatin, sweetened corn and avocado, just
to name a few, in different combinations.
All of these ingredients, except for the ice and evaporated milk, are preserved in
sugar syrup, packed in jars. You can find them in almost any Asian store and some
chain grocers in the Asian aisle.
Layer these ingredients in the following order into a tall glass:
2 teaspoons sweet red beans
2 teaspoons sweet white beans
2 teaspoons sugar palm
1 teaspoon jackfruit strips
3 teaspoons nata de coco (coconut gel formed into cubes)
3 teaspoons macapuno (a variety of young coconut)
¾ cup of crushed ice
Pour ½ cup of evaporated milk over the ice and top with mango ice cream.
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1 Vibrant pumpkin leather sofa and two chairs,
$1,495.95, www.Modernlinefurniture.com.
2 Thomaspaul - palm orange pendant lamp,
$300–$345, www.2modern.com. 3 Meringue pendant
light, $137, www.inmod.com 4 Margarita suspension
light with a daisy form of six petals made out natural
wood veneer, $1,571, www.inmod.com. 5 Designer rug
– Verner Panton, $2,879, www.inmod.com. 6 Barstool
with orange seat & chrome-plated hydraulic frame
adjusts from 24" to 31", $97.99, www.comcore21.com.
7 Contemporary steel sputnik bar stool with swivel,
$264, www.comcore21.com. 8 Full bloom painting,
36” x 24", hand painted canvas framed in a black
square cut wood moulding with a copper inner lip,
$549.95, www.Zgallerie.com. 9 Abstract painting by
Aaryn Walker, $185, Red Chair, Reno. 10 Root Pillar
candle, 4x4, $26.39, GJ Rhodes, Reno. 11 Arctic
Blooms candle, $31, GJ Rhodes, Reno. 12 Pillow
embellished with red beads, $35, Red Chair, Reno. 13
Labyrinth pillow, 20" x 20", $49.95, www.Zgallerie.com.
14 Ultra modern white leather lounger - rocking chair,
$495.95, www.Modernlinefurniture.com.
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Wallpaper,
Drama,
MidsummerPink, $60/double roll,
www.grahambrown.com.
Round table, 18" by
David Marsh, $160,
Ryrie & Me, Reno.
Avalisa - wildflowers
stretched print, $59–$159,
www.2modern.com.
Twisted
silver lamp,
$195,
Dania
Furniture,
Reno.
Pink stool by William
Hawkins, $145,
Ryrie & Me, Reno.
Wallpaper,
Sophia, Lipstick,
$60/double roll,
www.grahambrown.com
Plush wing chairs, Set of 2,
$181.86, www.comcore21.com.
Ed Hardy tennis shoes,
$89.95,
www.nordstrom.com.
AE print smocked bottom tee, $24.50,
American Eagle, Reno.
Votiva candle, pink tangerine,
$28.50, GJ Rhodes, Reno.
Inked Girls wristlet, $12,
www.rocknrollbabywear.com.
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Moldy Lunch Bags
You’ve tried everything, planted decoy salads,
faked expiration dates on your yogurt, put your
Lucky Charms in a bran flakes box, but nothing
throws the fridge stalker off your trail. Give AntiTheft Lunch Bags a try. The plastic baggies have green splotches
on both sides, making
your sandwich look
spoiled. Even the stickiest of fingers will resist a
moldy-looking roast beef
on rye. These genius
inventions come 25 to a
pack and are reusable and
recyclable.
www.thinkofthe.com.
by Fanny O’Connor
Wondering where to find a certain
something? Ask FannyO.
Email me: fannyjoconnor@gmail.com
Pillows
Photos by
Jill Bent
Sure, your home is your sanctuary. If “sanctuaries”
are filled with crap, mismatched pillows and cardboard boxes posing as coffee tables. Cambridgebased designer Jill Bent is here to help. The selftaught seamstress hand makes accent pillows using
vintage and all natural fabrics from France and
Japan, then pays homage to their past with simple
yet utterly elegant designs. Your cluttered space
instantly gets a shot of culture with oatmeal hued
grain sack pillows accented with preppy stripes. Her
new spring line promises many surprises!
www.jillbent.com.
Clogs
Does Swedish Hasbeens mean anything to you? It
should. This Scandinavian company is giving cool
accessories from the 70s an afterlife. Their stylish
clogs handcrafted from high quality natural wood
and leather is making me a believer. Their witchy
cool Peep Toe Super High sandals make your legs
look as perfect as an isosceles triangle’s. The
clogs come in cheery colors (red, yellow, orange)
that will give any girl a lift. www.clementines.com.
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Cleat Skins
My son, Mad Max, tears up the
soccer field every time he has a
match. If post-game tales of goals
and assists aren’t the only thing
he’s bringing into the house (and
car and classroom), try Cleatskins
on for size. These stretchy covers
protect floors and carpets from
mud, muck, and grass. Just slip
them over plastic or rubber cleats
and hit the road. They come in
eighteen colors, including pink and
black camo, so jocks can match
their uniforms and show off a
favorite hue. Cleatskins can be
tossed in the washing machine to
clean. www.cleatskins.com.
Organic Wine - West Street Wine Bar
Okay, Reno needs another wine bar like you need another pair of
$200 skinny jeans. Meaning: there’s always room for one more!
And West Street Wine Bar stands-out in a crowd by pouring a
wide range of biodynamic, organic and sustainable wines. If you
spend your whole paycheck to eat pesticide and hormone free
food, why should you imbibe upward of 200 chemicals in your
glass of Syrah? West Street Wine Bar, 148 West Street, (775)
336-3560.
Tea
And here, in the pantry of wonders,
behold a cure-all elixir. Simply add hot
water to appreciate the therapeutic aromas of these green, herbal and black
simmering cauldrons. With flavors and
ingredients sourced from around the
world, this brew mistress has designed
enchanting blends of loose leaf tea to
energize the lethargic, calm the hyper and
please the dissatisfied. Embrace the luscious taste of chocolate and roses, made
with beautiful dried petals. Summon bright
memories of childhood with a soothing blend
of lavender, citrus and Earl Grey. Bolder clients
might want to design their own blend. Available online at
www.teaforallreasons.com.
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april 2009
HOROSCOPE
ARIES (march 21 - april 19)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARIES
New, fresh financial opportunities present themselves…find a balance between your emotional
past and your future…now, all relationships mirror your true emotions, not always the ones you
present to others…after the 24th, life feels like a high speed train with lots of opportunities.
TAURUS (april 20 - may 20)
Complicated, intense feelings and
emotions erupt at the beginning of
the month….nostalgia brings memories of sweet dreams and feelings
from the past…you are becoming
very verbal about who and what
you want in your life…watch for
any possible secret relationship to
come to the forefront now.
GEMINI (may 21 - june 21)
Are you trying too hard to maintain an unjustified or unsupportable position?… buried tensions
may come to the surface around
the 15th…writing, pitching ideas
will bring rewards soon…being a
very social month, you vacillate
between expressing yourself clearly, and feeling discouraged…big
breakout soon.
CANCER (june 22 - july 22)
Fun in the workplace will bring
your personal and professional
lives together…take an objective
look at any unresolved private or
romantic issues…take time to edit
ideas as they will be coming very
often and extremely rapidly…you
see resources for a project that
were not apparent originally.
LEO (july 23 - aug. 22)
Reevaluate you current direction in
life…steady gains at work…the fire
of passion burns around the
22nd…don’t let impatience overrule your good sense concerning a
romantic relationship…you may get
involved in a group project
emphasizing communication
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styles, and use it to further your
career goals.
VIRGO (aug. 23 - sept. 22)
Your yearning for adventure and
change fires up around the 13th…
be clear with all communication
and establish boundaries… minor
comments should not be taken as
major criticism…your existing relationships are due for a huge
change…consciously adjust your
course if you make a wrong
choice.
LIBRA (sept. 23 - oct. 22)
You have spent a lot of time
repeatedly looking at what you
really want in a long term relationship… rekindling an old love is possible…be sure it is what you
desire…how far are you willing to
go to please people?…fantastic
career opportunities pop up where
you least expect them…leap forward!
SCORPIO (oct 23 - nov. 21)
You may feel like a move will benefit you soon…is there someone
already around you who can fulfill
your needs and desires?…clarity in
your communication this month is
essential…explore a new creative
outlet to waylay a potential explosion…tension peaks around the
15th…insight follows free expression.
SAGITTARIUS
(nov. 22 - dec. 21)
Maintaining your health is a primary focus…develop new and
healthier habits…be careful with
your spending…a surprise may
make you react quickly, without
looking at the long term consequences…step back, take a minute,
and use that famous charm and
exuberance to make your point.
CAPRICORN
(dec. 22 - jan. 19)
Patience with your domestic situation brings a greater reward than
quick action…choose your words
carefully around the 15th to prevent an explosion…balance your
needs and the needs of the others
in your life…stay focused on the
future, and not on the minor
bumps in the road.
AQUARIUS (jan. 20 - feb. 18)
You always think outside the
box…reign in your impatience
when others are not as quick to
see a situation in a new way…walk,
run or bike your way out of restlessness… travel or any escape will
release some pressure…you are
eager to show the world new
ideas…witty conversation thrives.
PISCES (feb. 19 - march 20)
A spring makeover is the perfect
starting point for Venus’ returning
to your sign…chemistry heats up in
a relationship…you have the
chance of appreciating a gentle,
sensual partner now…the 4th
leaves you dissatisfied, but a
change in your point of view
brings success and new meaning
to your life.
Donna DuCharme is a
psychic in Reno.
She offers in-office,
phone and email
consultations, as well
as mini readings for
conventions, parties
and groups.
She can be reached at
deeducharm@aol.com
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