the feminine look of fall

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FALL 2011
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FAS H I O N | B E AUT Y | H E ALT H | R ELATIONSHIPS
LAYERS
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THE FEMININE
LOOK OF FALL
• Meet Calgary’s top designers
• Share a “wow” makeover
• Boost your health this autumn
• Best new esthetic treatments
• How to rise above rejection
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Seeing clearly
One of the issues that has long been a concern for us at HERS is the way we as women
see ourselves — particularly through the lens of the media. None of us have the impossibly thin bodies of a professional model; neither do most of our readers. What we do
have is a kaleidoscope of shapes, sizes, cultures and passions, which the team at HERS is
dedicated to reflecting.
But that’s not always easy.
In a previous issue, I asked one of our stylists to include a plus-size model as part of
our shoot. The beautiful model who arrived in the studio
was a size 12 to 14 — not the 18-plus that I’d imagined. Truly
plus-size models are out there, but they’re still very much in
the minority. When we asked our stylists this issue to at least
avoid models under size 4 — surely not unreasonable — it
dramatically narrowed our choices and made their job much
more challenging, especially because we also want our pages
to reflect the different cultures that make up Calgary.
So for our next issue, we’re doing something completely
different. We’re putting one of you — our readers — on the
cover. Watch for the HERS Cover Search contest to launch
this fall, with your opportunity to enter or to vote on which
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contents
FALL 2011
In every issue
8: Opening notes What’s new and renewed in Calgary this fall
9: Our favourite things Must-haves for fall
12: Beauty Counter A five-minute face? Here’s how
14: Women we love It’s always back to school for Elizabeth Cannon and Irene Lewis
16: Shoes We dare you not to touch the shoes of fall
18: Our cover look Where we found model Anna’s look
32: Health boosters Get fit and healthy for fall
46: Spotted Calgary women with style
beauty
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10: Wow! A busy mom gets a whole new look
Fashion
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20: Calgary’s fashionABle four
shine
Local ready-to-wear designers
28: The Layering Laws Beat Calgary’s weather and still look great
Health
36: Esthetics Here’s what science can do — without a scalpel
39: Spa The renewal factor
Relationships
Chanii B’s “Moulin”
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42: Rejection? Turn it into rejuvenation
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Watch for our winter issue, publishing December 3. And visit us every day online on our
redesigned website — calgaryherald.com/hers — where you’ll find these highlights:
This week:
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Our makeover video — watch the transformation happen
Career advice from the top women at SAIT and the University of Calgary
Photo galleries from our local ready-to-wear designers plus a bonus designer: Caitlin Power
Your fall reading list — revisit the classics
Coming up:
Photo, GRANT BLACK
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Jeans for every body — it’s fall, and time to get back into jeans
Our HERS cover shoot contest — could you be our winter issue’s model?
Ongoing:
• Videos and photo galleries from fashion shows around
the world
• Our HERS blog — bright, fun and savvy, including
our “Making Mondays Better” feature
• Monthly swag giveaway contest — new and fun
products, the first week of every month
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FASHION, ACCESSORIES & SHOES
Aldila Boutique
Blue Moon Accessories
C’est Casual Boutique
Check-M8 Shoes
Clarks England Shoes
Ella Bella Maternity Boutique
Erin’s Boutique
Fashion Addition 14+
First Class Fashions
Knickers N’ Lace
Lammle’s Western Wear
MacLeod Bros Menswear
Melanie’s Petites
Pipestone Travel Store
Stephanie’s Kids
Wong Ken’s Jewellery
SPECIALTY FOOD, LIQUOR & RESTAURANTS
Booster Juice
Broken Plate Greek Restaurant
Caesar’s Restaurant
Chianti Café & Restaurant
Chocolate Spot
COBS Bread
Crave Cookies & Cupcakes
Ginger Beef Peking House
M & M Meat Shop
Meez Fast Home Cuisine
North Sea Fish Market
Quizno’s Classic Subs
Springbank Cheese
Starbucks
Sushi Ginza Japanese Restaurant
Willow Park Cigars
Willow Park Wines & Spirits
Experience
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A Beautiful Shopping Season
As the autumn arrives, we look forward to the arrival of new fashions,
a time of entertaining and reconnecting after the lazy days of summer.
From fashion, home accessories and aesthetic services to great
restaurants, specialty food, ﬂowers and more, Willow Park Village
is a unique shopping experience every time!
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opening notes
New fall fashion
Fall can be a ball despite the cooler temperatures and shorter days. We get to bring our favourite sweaters and
boots out of storage, while boutiques and malls are stocking up on new autumn items. Here’s what’s new in
Calgary this season. BY THERESA TAYLER
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Runway Tweens: runwaytweens.ca. Do you know a diva in
the making? Runway Tweens offers birthday parties and special
events at Studio Gorgeous in Fashion Central, aimed at girls aged
7 to 13. Tweens receive runway, hair, makeup and fashion show
lessons. Founder Katie Karvellas says it’s aimed at helping girls
feel confident and fabulous. Packages start at $425.
Downtown Calgary Back to Style Campaign:
downtowncalgary.com. The second annual Back to
Style runs Sep. 1 to 30, promoting downtown’s
stylish shopping, dining and entertainment,
with mini-makeovers, style tips, crosswalk
fashion shows, deals and gift cards.
Fabricated: getfabricated.com. This fall
fashion show features JALU Clothing, by
Jacille Herbert and Luanne Ronquillo. It
takes place Sep. 8 at The Grand Theatre,
organized by Brook Fung of Peeko Apparel, Hadija Gabunga of Hipband and Calgary Stylist BR Perri. Tickets start at $25.
Church My Style: churchmystyle.com.
Kim Flanagan and Jason Krell are featuring
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cookbooks) on Sep. 18. These fashion and lifestyle
shows include mimosas, brunch, guest speakers,
fashion shows and fabulous surprises. Tickets are $125.
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Openings
HS by Henry Singer: henrysinger.com. This new branch of the
Alberta-based, high-end menswear stores will specialize in casual
and business wear for young, professional men.
Sephora: sephora.ca. The famous makeup mega-store will open
in late October.
Victoria’s Secret: victoriassecret.com. Pretty panties, comfy
nighties and some of the planet’s most celebrated
bras arrive this November.
Chinook Centre
Swatch: swatch.com. These classic
watches come in both traditional
styles and outlandish trendsetting
looks; Swatch arrived at the beginning of September.
Victoria’s Secret Pink: victoriassecret.com. With age-appropriate undies aimed at teenage girls
and younger women, the Pink line
opens in Chinook Centre late this fall.
CrossIron Mills
Bass Shoes: bassshoes.harborghb.
com. This is the first Canadian store
for Bass footwear — an iconic
American brand responsible for
the famous penny loafers Michael
Jackson wore when he first
moonwalked across the stage.
IZOD: izod.com. This casual
lifestyle brand with a heritage of
colourful and active-inspired clothing, including golf and resort apparel,
opened this summer.
Blu’s: blus.com. A sparkling, newly redesigned Blu’s
Women’s Wear has reopened in Banker’s Hall.
Express: express.com. Watch for this chain of trendbased streetwear for men and women to open in
Chinook Centre, Southcentre and Market Mall this fall.
EvelineCharles Academy: ECAcademy.com. EvelineCharles’s new 10,500-square-foot beauty school is open:
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CORE.
Rockport: rockport.com. Specializing in family footwear and comNikola: shopnikola.com. Owner Sonja McDowell loves to stock
fy but stylish women’s collections, Rockport opened this summer.
this Inglewood boutique with natural fibre clothing from local and
Stitch It: stitchit.com. Could you use a little hem here and there?
imported sources: 1335C 9 Ave. S.E.
Stitch It (alterations) will open this month.
Ruby Woo: rubywoo.com. Calgary businesswoman Ivy Su
launched this wedding gown service to help brides create their
Do you have a fashion- or beauty-related store opening, renovation
own dresses. Prices average $1,000 per dress.
or special event coming up? E-mail ttayler@calgaryherald.com to
Topshop: thebay.com/topshop. A curated selection from the
share the news.
U.K.’s Topshop launches Sep. 17 at The Bay downtown.
Market Mall
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Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra
president and CEO
Regardless if it’s masters like Tchaikovsky, rock classics like the
Beatles or something a little quirky with Bugs Bunny, Lewis-Luppino is always the epitome of elegance and style when dressing
for the orchestra. And she’ll be easy to spot this season wearing
her newest item — a black cashmere jacket.
“I saw it and said, ‘Oh, that’s it,’” she says of the knee-length,
double-breasted coat from The Row in Calgary. “It’s very lightweight and beautiful. I’m not fussy person, so I like a more
tailored look. It’s just as smart as can be.”
Nevertheless, Lewis-Luppino’s structured style is often set off
with a feminine touch, such as with a long strand of pearls that
husband Tony Luppino gave her.
“He knows I’ve got that little bit of an old-fashion style, but I
don’t think they (the pearls) will ever go out of date and I can
wear them from summer to winter with all different outfits,”
she says. “It’s been my husband who’s introduced a little bit of
that softer side to everything that I wear now — but he’s my best
accessory.”
Lewis-Luppino’s wardrobe has got to work as hard as she does
— and she makes it look easy by slipping into a beautiful pair of
shoes, quickly changing her handbag or adding some stunning
jewelery.
“I need that versatility to go from the office to the concert hall
and greet our patrons,” Lewis-Luppino says. “I have more clothes
for evening than I have for the daytime — which is probably opposite from most people.”
sabrina may
Sabrina May PR & Events owner and founder
May has her finger on the fashion pulse of Calgary, working
with some of Calgary’s hottest designers and artists while increasing fashion and art industry awareness. Although she’s got the
inside track to the latest trends before they even hit the racks,
May’s style is entirely personal.
“Who you are is what you pull out of the closet and not what
you pull off of the mannequin or order straight out of a magazine
— it’s picking something unique for yourself,” she says.
And one thing May never goes far without is her signature item:
a black fedora.
“It’s my one staple piece that’s like a security blanket when I
never know what to wear. And it works spring, fall — or any time of
the year. It’s very basic — all black — so it doesn’t matter what I’m
wearing, it always matches,” she says, adding she loves dressing
up jeans and a T-shirt with the hat. “I like to be the out-of-the-box
fashion person.”
With her focus on arts and fashion industry, May is noticing
a shift in fashion scene in which Calgarians are becoming more
adventurous and less corporate.
“Now, there are more fashion bloggers and people who are just
going all out with fashion trends and a lot more people taking
risks with fashion,” she says, adding she’s really into retro styles,
like the Charlie’s Angels hair, the ’ 90s layering with different patterns, and accessorizing with scarves and headband pieces.
“There’s just kind of an overall feeling that fashion is really
starting to stand out here.”
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Photos, colleen de neve
Classic
meets
contemporary
our favourite things
Flirty, feminine and refined is the type
of style we’ll likely be seeing on Calgary
streets as temperatures begin to dip.
Armed with a few of their favourite essentials, these Calgary women will be
keeping warm through to winter.
BY MELISSA LAMPMAN
makeover
THE WOW
FACTOR
“I guess they thought mom needed some
help,” Lea says.
Look out, family! The stores at Willow
Park Village have transformed your wife
into a major bombshell. The process started
at Knickers ‘n’ Lace, where manager Myra
Milburn fit Lea with a new set of undergarments.
“I found her a bra with a lot of lift and
support, but we made sure it was still pretty,”
Milburn says. “The bra and underwear set is
made by Empreinte, imported from France.
Empreinte know exactly how to create a bra
that is not only supportive for women with
full chests, but also very beautiful.”
Then it was personal stylist Kelli Harker’s
turn.
“It was very important to me not to just tell
her what to wear. I wanted to have an ongoing conversation with her to zero in on her
personality and find her clothes that work for
her,” Harker says. “I didn’t want to just stick her
in something because it’s in style. That won’t
work, because she won’t feel like herself.”
The stylist chose Cookie Johnson jeans
and a long Spanner cardigan throw from
Aldila Boutique for a daytime and casual
look. For nights out, Harker found Lea a dark
navy cocktail dress by Aldila Dynasty.
“The new clothes help to showcase her
height and long, beautiful figure,” Harker says.
Last stop was Willow Park Hairstyling
Salon and Spa, where colourist Wendy Florence lightened up Lea’s ‘do with warming
tones of auburn and blonde. Stylist Kerry
Kennedy trimmed nearly eight inches, leaving Lea with subtle layers and new bangs.
And finally, makeup artist Rhonda Shervey
applied a light layer of neutral-toned eye
shadow to Lea’s lids.
“She has beautiful skin, so she doesn’t need
much coverage at all. Just working with some
very natural-toned makeup to highlight her
eyes and attributes is all Cheryl needs,” says
Shervey.
Lea went home with more than $1,500 in
clothes, products and services from Willow
Park Village. And, she says she’s come away
with a new sense of self.
“I’m still in shock that it’s me. My husband
will love this,” she says. “I feel like I’ve been
taken back 25 years. It’s been that long since
I’ve spent time on myself, colouring my hair,
doing my makeup.”
AFTER
As the owner of a family day home, 48-year-old Cheryl Lea is commonly
spotted playing in the park, digging in the sandbox and showing kids how to
finger paint. Lea describes her style as functional: jeans, T-shirts, sandals,
hiking gear and ponytail. When it comes to evenings out with husband Norbert, Cheryl says with a laugh, “Forget it . . . date night? Well, it’s more like
date afternoon at A&W.” Which is why Norbert and their children — Grace,
16, FaithAnne, 11, and Jacob, 7 — entered Cheryl into our makeover contest
without her knowing it.
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BEFORE
Thank you,
to our experts and Willow Park Village, who generously donated
their time, products and services:
Styling by personal stylist Kelli Harker: soulreflection.ca
Full makeover from the stores at Willow Park Village: wpv.ca
Hair and makeup courtesy of Willow Park Hairstyling Salon & Spa: willowparksalonandspa.com
More than $400 in undergarments plus a personal session on choosing the
right bra from Knickers ‘n Lace: knickersnlace.net
Aldila Boutique: aldilaboutique.com
•
Scarf (denim/beige): Vera Moda $39.95
•
Scarf (teal): Global Market $39.95
•
Jeans: Cookie Johnson $159.95
•
Cardigan: Spanner $179.95
•
Long tunic: Soya Concept $39.95
•
Dress: Aldila Dynasty $99.95
C’est Casual: wpv.ca/store-directory/cestcasual-boutique
•
Belt: Conrad C $25
•
Purse: $70
Checkm8 Shoes: checkmateshoes.com
•
Black flats: Clarks (Bendables) $100
•
Strappy sandals: Ros Hommerson $139
…real life clothes
Britannia Plaza
Elbow Dr. & 49th Ave. S.W.
403- 243-8644 • www.paceys.ca
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beauty counter
BY COLETTE DERWORIZ
Feeling fab for fall
Shortly after the leaves fade and fall from the trees, our healthy summer glow starts to disappear. Faced with
Calgary’s dry climate, our skin feels parched. At the same time, our makeup could use a refresher as we trade in
those flowery dresses and flip flops for chunky sweaters and boots. Not to worry, though — it’s an easy transition from summer to fall. We visited Holt Renfrew, to speak to some of its experts about the best ways to deal
with these issues and more.
It’s true — sun can have an aging effect on our skin, damaging it
both inside and out. According to beauty advisor Cherinaz Khaledy,
there are ways to renew your skin and bring back that youthful look.
Companies such as ReVive, a skincare line created by a plastic
surgeon, promise to give you the “healthy, vibrant skin you had in
your twenties.”
Khaledy, who’s also an esthetician, says her customers swear by the product.
“It works with your DNA to renew
your skin naturally,” she explains,
grabbing my hand and rubbing on
some moisturizing renewal cream to
show how it sloughs off dead skin
cells. “It’s unbelievable.”
Other skincare lines to try
include: Chantecaille, exclusive to
Holts; Kiehl’s
(also available at
a standalone store
in Chinook
Centre); or Clinique, an oldie
but goodie at department and
beauty stores across Calgary.
I never know what to
do with my eyebrows.
counter in the downtown store.
Or, if it doesn’t appeal to you, invest in an eyelash curler.
“It’s not as big of a commitment as the eyelash extensions,” says
Richard, noting it can still have a dramatic effect on your eyes.
Is there an easy, five-minute makeup routine I
can perfect?
Absolutely. Candice Fudge, a freelance makeup artist, says “understated elegance” is the order of the day
when it comes to makeup.
“You do your cleanser, toner, moisturizer,” she says, “then you just want to pop
on a bit of gloss and one of the ‘Eyes to Kill’
shadows (by Giorgio Armani) and you’re
good to go.”
Fall eye colours range from metallics —
gold, bronze or metal — to purples, plum and
cranberry. Brilliant lips are also back, but don’t
forget to keep your eyes neutral when you
wear a bolder lipstick.
If I wear lipstick when it’s cold, it
dries out my lips.
Fudge recommends using both a lipstick and
a gloss. If that’s not enough, you can always add
some lip balm.
Should I switch perfumes in the fall?
Fortunately, you don’t need
to do much this season. “The
more natural, fuller brow is
definitely a trend,” says Robin
Lynch, manager of divisional
sales for cosmetics and skincare at Holt Renfrew.
If you want to add some
oomph, try false eyelashes —
a style experts say more local
women are adopting on a daily
basis.
“It’s become easier,” says
beauty advisor Noelle Richard,
who’s taught clients how to apply
synthetic lashes at the shu uemura
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It’s always fun to try out
different perfumes as the
seasons change. This year,
the new floral scents are
worth exploring.
Try designer Elie Saab’s
first fragrance, La Parfum, a
feminine, floral bouquet with
orange blossom and jasmine.
If you prefer a tried-and-true
brand, Jo Malone launches
Wild Bluebell this month;
also with floral notes, it’s
“inspired by the woods in
England and the bluebells
that grow,” says Phillippa
Bellusci, beauty advisor for
Jo Malone. Sounds heavenly.
Photos, GRANT BLACK
Help! My face starts to dry out as the weather
gets cold. How do I fix any apres-summer skin
damage and look fresh through fall?
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women we love
BY SHERRI ZICKEFOOSE
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For Elizabeth Cannon, president and vice-chancellor of the University of
Calgary, and for SAIT Polytechnic president and CEO Irene Lewis, their love of
learning, teaching and leading is helping launch big changes for future generations. What is it that drives these women in their careers?
“It’s really about making a difference, trying to have an impact — big or small
— on the world around you,” says Cannon, who took the helm as U of C
president in 2010 following her duties as dean of the Schulich School of Engineering — where she also earned her undergraduate degree, masters and PhD.
That strong background in engineering makes Cannon a natural problem
solver.
“To be part of technology and research that would impact the way we do
things, the way that society functions, to take that curiousity to make an impact
on a broader scale, it’s really about making a difference,” she says. “When I get
up in the morning and come to work, I think about (the) U of C and think of
how it can make a difference, too.”
In Lewis’s case, challenges have propelled her career for more than four
decades.
A former teacher in primary, secondary and post-secondary institutions,
Lewis has served in advisory roles to provincial and municipal governments
and is an adjunct professor at the University of Alberta. Her work has taken her
to Singapore, where she played a key role in planning and developing the republic’s vision for its future workforce. Her drive is fuelled by the desire for meeting
— and clearly exceeding — expectations.
“Sometimes they were my own, sometimes for all of us it’s parents, and as we
mature and get working, there are expectations for those that we serve,” she says.
“A dominant force for me is the influence of change. There’s something in me that
drives me to look at end results.”
Lewis has been president and CEO of SAIT Polytechnic since 1998. Educating
and influencing others so they can have a change in their own lives is part of that,
she says.
“I think that’s why I chose to be a teacher. Mom tells me I was five years old
in Grade 1 when I decided I was going to be a teacher. I never changed.”
SAIT Polytechnic
president and CEO
Irene Lewis.
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It’s all about texture so touchable for fall footwear. Suede is making its yearly comeback, but in bold brights and sexy shapes. Leather keeps its hair on with pony skin,
fur and animal hides (real or faux) making a statement. Round it off with unexpected
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of touch
fabrics such as lace and tapestry for ladylike appeal, and you might just find it hard to
keep your hands off the shoes. BY LEAH VAN LOON
Clockwise, from top: red suede platform wedges, $100, from Aldo, multiple locations, aldoshoes.
com; black pebbled ankle strap Mary-Janes by Chie Mihara, $410, from Arnold Churgin, multiple
locations, arnoldchurgin.com; lace platform stilettos by Valentino, $795, from Holt Renfrew, 510
8th Ave. S.W., 403-269-7341, holtrenfrew.com; brown woven peep-toe pumps by Objects in Mirror,
$385, from Gravity Pope, 524 17th Ave. S.W., 403-209-0961, gravitypope.com; Nancy suede stacked
heel lace-up booties, $99.99, Mark’s Work Wearhouse, multiple locations, marks.com; blue suede
platform pumps, $29.99, from Payless Shoes, multiple locations, payless.com; tapestry lace ups by
Vans, $80, from Little Burgundy, multiple locations, littleburgundyshoes.com; aubergine pony skin
pumps by Calvin Klein, $160, from Town Shoes, multiple locations, townshoes.com; Kiev sepia
textured leather Oxford pumps, $175, from Ecco, multiple locations, eccocanada.com.
Fall bags reinforce texture: see page 18
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Karen Judge, of Studio Gorgeous (studiogorgeous.com, in Fashion Central), styled our cover this
issue, with Artists Within (artistswithin.com, where you’ll find their makeup academy, artist management and modeling agency) providing Anna, our model, along with hair and makeup.
On our cover, Anna is wearing:
• Scarf, $58; lace dress, $115; velvet jacket, $170; all by Cream, from Ginger Laurier
• Shoes by Mus, $139, from Ginger Laurier
• Pink freshwater pearl necklace, $799 and white South Sea pearl ring in silver $1,650, from
Kaviar Pearls
• Fendi fabric handbag, $1,339, from Designo
We also photographed Anna in a second outfit:
• Olive green coat by Gilmour (not shown), $120; print dress by InWear, $149, from Ginger
Laurier
• Gold South Sea pearl ring in 14K, $8,000 and gold South Sea Pearl Pendant, $1,600, from
Kaviar Pearls
• Gucci “Running Tote,” $1,945, from Designo
Ginger Laurier: 52 McRae St., Okotoks; 403-938-6146; gingerlaurier.com
Kaviar Pearls: Fashion Central, 805 1st St. S.W.; 403-264-1020; kaviarpearls.com
Designo Fashion: Fashion Central, 805 1st St. S.W.; 403-261-5609; designofashion.com
Cover photography by Grant Black
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Life is busy. Shopping shouldn’t be. With accessible parking and a relaxed atmosphere,
Southcentre gives you the time to experience shopping the way it’s supposed to be.
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Wrap yourself in the creations of
Calgary’s top ready-to-wear
designers. By Lisa Monforton
Autumn is the season we really get revved up about what’s new on the fashion
runways. After a summer of barely there frocks and flip-flops, we’re ready to
wrap ourselves in sublime velvets, buttery leathers and cozy cashmere and
woolens, not to mention our favourite go-to city boots.
While we were dreaming of sun dresses and sandals and the warmer days of
spring and summer, some of Calgary’s top ready-to-wear fashion designers were
sketching designs, hunting fabrics and seeking inspiration for creative ways to
dress us for what is always our longest season — winter.
Who says you can’t stay warm and look original at the same time? These four
top Calgary designers have proven you can, with their simple and functional
clothing for those of us who may flit from the office to the hockey rink or a gala
dinner or out for drinks with the girls — all in one day.
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For photo galleries of fashions from each of our featured designers,
along with a bonus gallery on Caitlin Power, visit calgaryherald.com/hers
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paul hardy
Best known for: Clothing that can go from the office to
a dinner date, interspersed with seriously playful pieces like
this season’s nude-coloured, ostrich-inspired, floor-length ball
gown.
Fall/winter 2011 inspiration: Hardy spent a much
of last year creating the costumes for the Alberta Ballet’s
Fumbling Toward Ecstasy, featuring the songs of Canadian
chanteuse Sarah McLachlan. He was inspired by the experience, and especially the dancers.
“They always had these quirky mismatched clothes. There
was something quite inventive about it.” He took note of the
silhouettes — tight over baggy and unusual proportions. “I
took the foundation of that idea and integrated it into the
collection, making it more luxe for our clients.”
Who would love this: Hardy’s clients range in age from
their 20s to 60s — from soccer moms to professionals — who
are confident in their personal style. “They both buy the same
thing; they just wear it differently.”
Favourite piece: “I’m preferential to the bomber
jackets,” says Hardy. “I like the combination of sporty with
dressy.”
What’s next: A menswear line, which Hardy says his
clients have been asking for.
Totally new for 2011: Convertible pieces like the
ostrich-inspired jacket that can be turned upside down with
the lining becoming a shawl collar.
Pricetag: $500 to $2,500
Where to find it in Calgary: Paul Hardy Atelier,
4-1126 Kensington Rd. N.W., paulhardydesign.com
Photos, courtesy PHIL CROZIER
CONTINUED ON PAGE 22
MAIN: Fashion designer Paul Hardy at his studio/shop in Kensington in Calgary.
TOP: Nappa lamb ‘boyfriend’ blazer, silk/lurex ‘dot’ jacquard shell,
silk ‘camo’ lounge pant, lucite/crystal neckbib, cashmere featherweight shawl scarf.
MIDDLE: Watercolour sequin shift dress, chenille velvet belt.
BOTTOM: Reversible ‘faux ostrich feather’ silk coat, silk gazaar/
wool double-knit cami top, wool-cashmere flannel ‘tuxedo’ lounge
pant.
HERS PAGE 21
finishing touches
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Wearing that little black dress from last
year — or even five years ago? No one will
care or know if your feet are a shod in a
pair of showy shoes. We love the Chanii B
line, by Calgary native Chantal Pilon. This
season, check out the Coco shoes — finished
in a pony hair animal print with a lacquer
heel in an unexpected shade of eggplant.
$225. Available at Checkm8 Shoes and
Shoe Muse.
Sometimes all you need is the perfect statement piece to boost your fashion quotient.
Anne B. Accessories, created by Calgarian Anne
Baculso, is noted for its line of bold jewelry,
like this abalone shell necklace with black resin
backing. Much of the jewelry is made of allnatural materials, such as shells, horn resins
and wood. The pieces cost between $40 and
$350 and are available at a
kiosk in CrossIron
Mills, Bellisima
Boutique at
Chinook Centre,
and Zenobia in
Fashion Central.
Big, stylish, soft and functional describes
Calgarian Andrea Strand’s handbags.
Fashioned out of vintage leather jackets,
each purse, though similar in shape, has a
unique one-of-a-kind embellishment such as
a colourful Navajo design or a retro tweed.
It’s evident that the ACAD fine arts graduate
is partial to the past. Her studio, Hoakon +
Helga, is named after her Norwegian grandparents. Prices range from $130 to $195.
Available at madebyandi.com and Market
Collective events (marketcollective.ca).
Photo, courtesy hoakon & helga
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Photo, grant black
No outfit is complete without accessories — so we’re bringing you three more Calgary designers
to seek out. BY LISA MONFORTON
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Main Photos, courtesy evaan kheraj
treana peake
Best known for: Go-anywhere-in-comfort
designs, many with a draping esthetic in sumptuous fabrics imported from Japan and Italy.
“We’re not overly trendy — we maintain a timeless composition,” says Peake, who grew up in
Hanna, Alta. Obakki is known for its philanthropic
endeavours in water and education in both Cameroon and Sudan through the Obakki Foundation,
which raises money through creative arts such
as film and fashion.
Inspiration for 2011
collection: A variety
of sources — books, movies and images. This season,
says Peake, has an ethereal
romantic feel to it, “with a bit of
opulence.”
Favourite piece: “The
Bridget jacket in angora coating. It’s antique white, a beautiful fabric. That, by far, is my
favourite. The second favourite
obakki
is named after my daughter Acadia. It’s a wool,
angora, cashmere scarlet coat. My daughter (age
6) is quite proud of that.”
Who would love this: Anyone looking for
easy, wearable luxury pieces. “It maintains that
timeless composition. Someone who’s on the go
and needs to look good and feel good.”
Totally new for 2011: The use of fine
Japanese lace. “We bring in a few different accents and things to pop the collection, but we’d
never used lace before,” says the designer, who’s
now based in Vancouver.
What’s next: Obakki fashions have graced
the pages of all of the big fashion publications,
from Elle to Vogue. Peake’s keen to expand
Obakki’s reach beyond the current 100 stores her
products are sold in worldwide.
Pricetag: $200 to $800
Where to find it in Calgary: Azul
Couture, 914-5th Ave. S.W., obakki.com
INSET: Fashion designer Treana Peake of Obakki with husband Ryan Peake;
photo, courtesy Treana Peake.
FAR LEFT: Brigitte Jacket: Cropped mock neck coat in angora wool.
MIDDLE: Strapless, tiered Casacade dress.
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Photos, leah hennel
lara presber
Best known for: Simple, classic, structured pieces — and lots of dresses —
inspired by architectural elements. Her clothing often incorporates an element of
fluidity, such as a sash or draped collar.
Fall/winter 2011 inspiration: As a working architect, Presber finds
inspiration in buildings. Last season, it was the Edmonton Art Gallery that
influenced her. This season, it’s the angular and futuristic Vakko Fashion and
Power Centre in Istanbul. The abandoned hotel was repurposed and features
angled mirrored cubes that create a kaleidoscope effect. The result appealed to
Presber’s philosophy of reusing items, even if they seem to be at odds. “You get
unexpected results when you put things together that you wouldn’t normally put
together.”
Who would love this: Someone who “wants to be beautiful and feminine
but not in a distracting way.” Presber’s experience working in a male-dominated
industry has inspired her to craft clothing that is “half structured, half flowing.”
Favourite Piece: The simple little black dress. “I’ve had the hemp/silk fabric
in the back of my mind for a while and am excited to have found the perfect use
for it.”
Totally new for 2011: Her first evening gown, a fetching number with a
kaleidoscope pattern inspired by the building in Istanbul.
WHAT’S NEXT: Calgary’s newest and most talked about building, The Bow, will
be Presber’s inspirational building for 2012. No wonder. Her shop/studio at Fashion Central has a direct view of the skyscraper.
PricETAG: $195 to $700.
Where to find it in Calgary: Lara Presber studio at Fashion Central, 1st
Street and Stephen Avenue, larapresber.com
MAIN: Fashion designer Lara Presber
in a dress of her own design.
ABOVE: Presber’s first evening gown
features a kaleidoscope pattern.
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main Photo, courtesy colin way; bagliore portrait, leah hennel
lauren
bagliore
Best known for: Bagliore uses sexy, buttery
Italian jersey fabrics, edgy monochromatic, draping
silhouettes and asymmetrical cuts. “There are a
lot of seemingly basic pieces that are not boring,”
she says.
Inspiration for 2011 collection: Italian
sculptor Bernini. Bagliore’s Italian background
comes to the fore in her fall collection, featuring
pieces such as the brilliantly designed Desiree
“endless” dress that can be worn 15 ways, short or
long and even upside down. “I looked at something
hard like marble and saw how the masters could
make it look so flowing.” Bagliore has achieved
that beautifully in several pieces, including the
Toga gown and the namesake Bernini dress
Favourite piece: The coats. Cashmere/wool
blends will stand up to Calgary’s winters and make
a stunning statement with their asymmetrical cuts,
a shawl collar that doubles
as a hood and a horn
clasp.
Who would love
this: Women who
want comfortable, edgy
clothes that can be worn
in layers for a seasonless
look.
TOTALLY NEW FOR
2011: The coats, which
will be numbered and
signed just like art pieces.
She’s also introducing
some eye-popping silk
prints, which can be seen
in the linings of her coats, but will be even more
prevalent in spring 2012.
What’s next: Asian inspiration from a recent
trip to Thailand will show up in Bagliore’s spring
2012 collection.
Pricetag: $525 to $3,200
Where to find it in Calgary: Bagliore’s
atelier in Inglewood by appointment only, 403852-2382, laurenbagliore.com. Starting Sept. 1,
Bagliore’s designs can be found at DaDe Art and
Design Lab in Inglewood (dadegallery.com).
Also watch for a fashion show and exhibit at
the gallery on Nov. 3.
MAIN: Lauren Bagliore’s Bernini dress.
INSET: Fashion designer Lauren
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fashion
How to transform your summer dresses
into stunning outfits for falL.
BY MICHELLE MAGNAN. PHOTOS BY GRANT BLACK.
laws
the layering
Just because fall is here, that’s no reason to stash your summer dresses
in the back of your closet. Far from it, says Carl Abad, stylist with Artists
Within. Add a sweater, a jacket and a few polished touches, and — presto! —
your summer dress is ready to face fall. The key, of course, is to do it well.
So, we asked Abad to share some simple “layering laws” — rules to ensure
our layered selves are chic, not bulky. Not only will layering keep you warm
when cool weather strikes, but it will give you a sophisticated look for fall,
says Abad. “Layering gives your outfits more dimensions,” he explains. “It
creates visual interest, so people will be drawn to look at you longer.” You
heard it here first, ladies. Prepare to receive more than a few appreciate
glances when you rock these layered looks on Calgary’s streets.
the luxe look
Add a turtleneck and sweater to your summer maxi dress, and don’t
shy away from colour. “You won’t look like a fruit bowl if you use bright
punches of colour on the under layers,” says Abad. Plus, wearing a heavily textured sweater on top will diffuse the pop of colour.
Mix your necklaces for a fun fall statement. The rule? Necklaces with
pendants should hang lower than the ones with no pendants, says Abad.
Try using a simple black ribbon as a belt, tying it in the back to keep
things simple. “A ribbon belt kind of blends in and disappears, but still
gives that feminine shape,” he says.
Last but not least, pay attention to where the layers fall on your
body. “You want varying lengths,” says Abad, “otherwise, you lose the
effect of a layer.”
From Primitive
Culture:
Alexander Wang dress, $149
Inhabit cardigan, $389
Feather necklace, $79
From Holt Renfrew:
Jil Sander turtleneck, $315
Brian Atwood boots, $795
Judy bracelets, $50 each
Alexis Bittar bangle, $295
Brunello Cuccinelli leather
necklace, $515
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SOURCE
LIST
H&M (multiple locations,
hm.com/ca)
Espy (403-457-3779, 1217B 9
Avenue S.E., espyexperience.
com)
Banana Republic
(multiple locations,
bananarepublic.ca)
Leo Boutique
(403-410-9236, 810B 16
Avenue S.W., leoboutique.com)
Primitive Culture (403244-4404, 814 16 Avenue S.W.,
facebook.com/primitiveculture)
Holt Renfrew
(403-269-7341, 510 8 Avenue
S.W., holtrenfrew.com)
With thanks to
our styling team:
Model: Olivia Popowich,
Artists Within Models,
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Stylist: Carl Abad, Artists
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Hair and makeup: Erica
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attraction
Use your printed summer dress as a base layer and build from
there. Start with a cardigan. Next, add a blazer, ideally one with threequarter-length sleeves. “Shorter sleeves allow the long sleeve of the under
layer to show through,” says Abad. Have a blazer with full sleeves? Roll them
up to achieve the same look. The great thing about wearing both a cardigan
and a blazer, says Abad, is that you can remove one of them when the
temperature heats up in the afternoon.
Try layering your bracelets, alternating silver and gold bangles on your
wrist. “When you wear both, you get that great metallic look,” says Abad, “not
just silver or gold.”
Wear a scarf to keep warm against chilly Calgary mornings. But if you’re
wearing a short necklace, ensure the scarf doesn’t block that gorgeous
accessory from view.
From H&M:
Printed dress, $14.95
Scarf, $17.95
Necklace, $12.95
Cardigan, $24.95
Belt, $19.95
Boots, $49.95
Silver and gold bracelets,
$6.95 per bunch
From ESPY:
Cherish Jacket, $63
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mid-price
magic
Colour coordination is key, so layer pieces with similar tones. In this
look, for example, variations of green — from faded emerald to dark
olive — are in every piece. The end result is a polished outfit. “Leave the
mismatching of crazy colours to the experts,” advises Abad.
Always layer thinner knits underneath heavier knits, otherwise the
fabrics will bunch and add bulk.
Try weaving two belts together — one wide and one skinny. “Don’t
wear two skinny belts,” says Abad. “That would be very Solid Gold
dancer from the ‘80s.”
From Banana Republic:
Dress, $160
Cardigan, $110
Leopard-print belt, $62
Pearl bracelets, $50 each
Metallic bracelets, $50 per bunch
Shoes, $185
From Leo Boutique:
Kai-aakmann sweater, $199
Link belt, $120
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health boosters
BY CHRISTINA FRANGOU
Fall Gear Guide
A busy fall schedule doesn’t mean you
have to skip exercising. Here are our
favourite affordable pieces for
stellar — and effective —
home workouts.
Kettle Bell Weights
(right): Get cardio,
strength training and
core-building. Starting at
$8.99, they’re a bargain, too.
Available at Canadian Tire.
Jillian Michaels Ripped in 30
Workout DVD: A series of 24-minute,
butt-kicking workouts featuring 3-2-1
circuits: three minutes of strength, two
minutes of cardio and one minute of abs.
Available on iTunes for $9.99.
New Fitness Classes
Stuck in a fitness rut? Check out these excellent classes
starting this fall.
THE CLASS: The Hiking/Snowshoeing Series by University of
Calgary
WHERE: University of Calgary Outdoor Centre
WHAT: An eight-week program that offers a complete fitness
package: indoor and outdoor workouts with experienced
guides, plus nutrition lectures from kinesiology department
experts. The beginner program focuses on urban hiking, while
the advanced and intermediate build up to full days of snowshoeing in the mountains.
More info: calgaryoutdoorcentre.ca; 403-210-8446
Nike Fundamental Fitness Gloves:
Protect your hands with weightlifting gloves for women. Available at
SportChek for $9.99.
Zenzation Athletics Flex Bands
(left): Vigorously work every muscle in
your body. Available at London Drugs
and Sears, $15.99 for a set of three.
Dietitians of Canada
launch online tracker
Dietitians of Canada have relaunched the eaTracker (eatracker.ca),
a web-based journal for recording food consumption and physical
activity.
It’s more than just a calorie counter: it provides an individualized breakdown of daily nutrient requirements based
on your age, BMI, activity level and the Canada
Food Guide. But what really sets it apart is
the coaching service. If you’re working with
a Canadian dietitian, you can give her
access to your account. That way, she
can remind you when you’re due for less
chocolate and more broccoli.
The Class: M.Y. Kickboxing by Kate Zia
Where: Outside at McHugh Bluff stairs, weather permitting,
or in the basement of Knox United Church (506 4th St. S.W.)
What: Kate Zia’s hour-long kickboxing workout features explosive cardio intervals, a technical how-to and going to town
on a punching bag. It’s best to sign up with a partner, preferably someone cool with having kicks thrown their way.
More info: 403-615-9805
The Class: Adult Abs/Core and Adult Core/Cardio
Where: Urban Dance Projects, Unit 620, 1110 Panatella Blvd.
N.W.
What: Busy young moms get a workout while their kids are
in dance class. The classes are 30 or 45 minutes and combine
cardio with core work taught by dancer Nicole Pemberton.
More info: urbandanceprojects.com; 403-253-4058;
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health boosters
Know your health
Alice Waters’
Turkey Soup
with Kale
This recipe for leftover Thanksgiving
turkey comes from Alice Waters —
the famed California chef who advocates eating healthfully, organically
and locally — in her 2007 cookbook
The Art of Simple Food (Clarkson
Potter, hardcover, $44).
IN G R E D I E N TS
1
roasted turkey carcass
½
onion, peeled, and 1 ½ onions, peeled and diced
½
carrot, peeled, and 1 ½ carrots, peeled and diced
½
celery stalk, and 1 ½ celery stalks, diced
6
thyme sprigs
3
parsley sprigs
1
bay leaf
Up to 90 per cent of women diagnosed with ovarian cancer can survive if their disease is
treated early. But most cases are found in advanced stages because no effective screening test
exists yet, and the symptoms are easily missed.
September is ovarian cancer month, and Ovarian Cancer Canada (OCC) is reminding us to be
vigilant about our health, including having annual pelvic exams. Let your doctor know about
symptoms lasting longer than three weeks that include bloating or abdominal pain, pelvic
discomfort, fatigue, gas, nausea, changes in bowel habits and appetite, and a frequent need to
urinate.
If you’re concerned, ask about a transvaginal ultrasound and a CA-125 blood test. Even if those
are negative, request a referral to a gynecologist or a gynecological oncologist if the symptoms
continue, says OCC.
A caution: pap smears are not enough, as they detect changes in cervical cells, which can indicate cervical cancer, rather than ovarian cancer. Ovarian cancer risks are higher in women with
a family history of breast, ovarian or colon cancer, who’ve never had children, are older than 50
and never used contraceptives.
3 quarts (3 L) water
salt
2 tbsp
(25 mL) olive oil
1
bunch of kale, leaves torn from stems and coarsely chopped
Pick all the meat from the turkey.
Coarsely chop the meat and set
aside. Break up the carcass and put
it in a large stockpot with the ½ onion, ½ carrot, ½ celery stalk, thyme,
parsley, bay leaf and water. Bring to
a boil, reduce to a simmer, skim and
cook for two hours. Meanwhile, heat
the olive oil in a large soup pot. Add
the remaining onions, carrots, celery
stalks, salt to taste and cook over
medium heat until very tender.
Bring a pot of salted water to a boil
and add kale. Cook until tender,
about 5 to 10 minutes. Drain and set
aside.
Put a colander over the pot of diced
vegetables and strain the turkey
broth through it directly into the
soup pot. Simmer 10 minutes or so,
add the turkey meat and kale, taste
for seasoning and adjust if necessary. Makes 6 to 8 Servings.
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health
BEYOND
MAKEUP
At HERS, we’re all about self-acceptance
and loving the skin we’re in. But selfacceptance sometimes runs into a
wall: a forehead wrinkle that makes
us look constantly angry, for example,
or sagging cheeks that age us beyond our
years. Modern medicine offers some effective
and relatively pain-free ways to treat common
esthetic issues without a scalpel — including fine lines, age spots, less-than-luscious
eyelashes and the dreaded cellulite. But
what about the risks? Here are five recently
introduced and popular treatments, with their
benefits, costs and potential risks.
By Megan Fischer
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The promise: A mini-facelift effect without surgery.
The process: This laser uses radiofrequency waves to heat the
skin’s underlying tissue while cooling the skin’s surface: this causes
contraction of the underlying collagen in the skin and the production of new collagen (it’s the breakdown of collagen that causes our
skin to sag as we age). The new laser features the GATE theory of
pain control, using a vibrating device, says Dr. Tom Woo. Thermage with Comfort Pulse Technology can be used on the face — even
the eyelids — and on areas such as the stomach and neck, with
minimal pain.
The cost: $2,000 to $3,000 for one treatment, which is
permanent. You can repeat every year or two, however, as the aging process creates new areas of sagging.
The risks: Zero downtime, and no redness or scaliness. With
older versions of this laser, Woo mentioned you might get some fat
atrophy; this hasn’t been the case with the new version. “Thermage can be a little painful, but that’s why we have the newer version,
to reduce that,” he explains.
Where to get it: A limited number of laser clinics offer
Thermage with Comfort Pulse Technology in Calgary.
Source: Dr. Tom Woo, Laser Rejuvenation Clinic & Spa,
laserclinics.com
Juvederm VOLUMA Filler
The promise: Juvederm VOLUMA uses hyaluronic acid, a sugar that occurs naturally in your skin, to instantly restore lost facial
volume that results from the natural process of aging. The product
also combines collagen and elastin to improve skin structure and
elasticity, creating a natural and smooth look. It also contains a
freezing agent, meaning less pain when it’s injected and less time
required for treatment.
The process: “Before determining where to inject the filler,
the doctor should first analyze your skin and facial structure in
three dimensions: (1) age, (2) the muscles and fat underlying your
skin, and (3) your actual bone structure”, says Dr. John Arlette, a
Calgary dermatologist specializing in fillers. After a thorough examination, the doctor will begin a series of injections in the areas
identified for correction. An initial treatment can last up to a year;
time required between touch-ups varies by individual.
The cost: Most doctors charge by the amount of filler injected
— so costs vary depending on the area being treated. The average
cost per syringe of filler is approximately $550.
The risks: “As with other fillers, the largest risk with Juvederm VOLUMA is incorrect administration; if the filler is placed
incorrectly, it can not only look bad, but also in some extreme
cases can cause hardening of blood vessels underlying the skin,”
says Arlette. There’s also a chance of adverse reactions to the filler,
which is most likely to occur if you have a known sensitivity to fillers or allergies to medications. Tell your doctor about any previous
esthetic treatment, as it may affect the results of new treatments.
Where to get it: Juvederm VOLUMA is available at most
clinics specializing in fillers. However, do your homework — make
sure a qualified professional is doing the job.
Source: Dr. John Arlette, Total Skin Care Centre,
totalskincarecentre.com
Dermafiline cream
The promise: Cellulite — many of us have it, and most of us
hate it. “I’ve tried and tested almost every product out there on
the market, and I would say most of them are not that effective.
However, after using this product, I am completely amazed at how
well it works,” says Yola Chambers, the medical esthetician at
Calgary Vein and Laser. The cream works by using a combination
of caffeine, lactic acid and retinol to tone skin, eliminate excess fat
deposits and provide cell renewal.
The process: Dermafiline reduces the appearance of cellulite,
but also destroys fat cells and boosts collagen production, all of
which are essential for long-term results. The cream can be used
anywhere on the body, and can replace your usual body moisturizer. “You should start to see results approximately six weeks after
consistently using the cream on a daily basis,” says Chambers.
The cost: $66.50 per jar, which should last approximately six
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The risks: One potential side effect of Dermafiline cream is
mild skin irritation due to over-use, but this shouldn’t require
treatment; otherwise, it’s relatively gentle and should work on
even the most sensitive skin. But, make sure you use the cream
as directed.
Where to get it: Dermafiline is only available in select
doctor’s offices.
Source: Yola Chambers, Calgary Vein and Laser, veinlase.com
Latisse
The promise: This new treatment that can give even those
with the shortest of lashes a boost. Latisse promises the growth
of longer, fuller and darker lashes, replacing the need for eyelash
extensions and/or false eyelashes. “My entire medical team has
seen results from Latisse — I would highly recommend the
product to anyone looking to improve their lash length,” says Dr.
Darren Topham of Britannia Dermedics.
The process: Latisse works by extending the normally short
growth cycle for eyelashes, thereby enabling longer, thicker
lashes to grow as a result. You apply a thin coat of the treatment
along the upper lash line once daily; improvements begin within
six to eight weeks, with maximum results after 16 weeks.
The cost: $150 per bottle, which should last approximately
one month.
The risks: When first using Latisse, some people may see
some mild eye irritation, such as redness or itchiness, but this
usually subsides after a day or two. There is a potential for irises
to darken if the product is consistently placed in the eye, so it’s
important to be careful when applying the treatment. Latisse is
not for those with previously diagnosed eye conditions.
Where to get it: Latisse is available at select clinics and
doctor’s offices.
Source: Dr. Darren Topham, Britannia Dermedics,
britanniadermedics.com
Hydroquinone
The promise: Many women have sun spots, or hyperpigmentation, on their faces as a result of years in the sun, and
“one of the most overlooked ways to treat the signs of aging is
improving a person’s skin tone and texture, including decreasing the appearance of sun spots,” says Dr. Rohan Bissoondath
of Preventous Collaborative Health Clinic. Topical agents that
contain hydroquinone can decrease the appearance of sun spots
and improve overall skin tone and texture.
The process: Hydroquinone inhibits melanin production,
meaning it disrupts the process that causes hyperpigmentation.
In the past, bleaching agents focused on removing spots; this
treatment prevents them from forming. Treatments normally
replace your regular skin care routine and are used twice daily, as
directed by a dermatologist.
The cost: Varies by the brand of products; the popular Skin
TX product line comes in kits costing between $300 and $550.
The risks: There have been questions regarding the link
between hydroquinone use and skin cancer, which have led to
hydroquinone products being banned in Europe — so this is
something to think seriously about. Dr. Bissoondath says, “when
used as directed by your physician and when products are
purchased from a doctor’s office, the chances of increased skin
cancer risk from hydroquinone-based products are low.”
Where to get it: Products containing hydroquinone are
available through most dermatologists. You can purchase overthe-counter products with a lower dosage, but your safest bet is
to use under the supervision of a qualified medical professional.
Source: Dr. Rohan Bissoondath, Preventous Collaborative
Health, preventous.com n
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spa
Whip that
face into shape
The Skoah facial is one workout
we can handle.
BY MICHELLE MAGNAN, PHOTOS BY CHRISTINA RYAN
My first foray into personal skin care was early and unsuccessful. After reading a magazine
story about a girl who made her own skincare products, I decided to try my own blend. Which is
how, at the age of nine, I found myself mixing white flour, water and toothpaste —
and slathering it
on my face.
Surprisingly, it did not work miracles. Here’s what does: Skoah facials. Skoah is a “spatique”
from Vancouver that’s dedicated to providing “personal training for your skin.” Translated: they
give great facials, and a wide range of them, too. Skoah also sells its own Canadian-made products and prides itself on arming people with the skin care know-how they need to survive in the
real world.
In need of a facial and, clearly, some skin care skills, I stopped into Skoah’s new (and second)
Calgary location, a bright, lovely spot in Kensington. Aimee Maurer, the friendly skin care
“trainer” who gave me the luxurious Facialiscious facial, said that my skin had nice tone but was
dehydrated. (For tips on how to fight dehydration, see page 40.) Maurer — who ‘s seen here working her magic — exfoliated, detoxified and moisturizied my skin into shape. If the workout sounds
strenuous, think again — I fell asleep sometime between the Hydradew Mask, an ultra-hydrating
treat, and the leg massage. When I reluctantly got up from the heated bed and stepped into the
light, I noticed something on my skin: a glow. And based on Maurer’s recommendations, I chose a
couple of Skoah products to take with me. It would seem the days of flour and toothpaste concoctions are long gone. (116 10th St. N.W., 403-264-0203, skoah.com) CONTINUED ON PAGE 40
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Calgary’s spas offer plenty of options when it comes to facials.
Here are a few that have caught our attention:
Blemishes Begone
If breakouts are wreaking havoc on your skin, consider checking out the Acne Solutions Facial With Glycolic Treatment at EvelineCharles. The $95 treatment, which uses glycolic acid to banish dead skin cells, promises to fight
blemishes while preventing future breakouts. And while your skin is being pampered, consider adding anti-wrinkle
eye pads ($15) or a hand treatment ($20) to amp the luxury. (Multiple locations, 403-571-5666, evelinecharles.
com)
Picture Perfect
Prep for your close-up — or just to feel great — with the Photo Facial at Juliet’s Day Spa (338 24th Ave. S.W., 403287-1662, julietsdayspa.com). The facial uses intense pulse light treatment to minimize things like rosacea, broken
capillaries, sun-damaged skin and age spots. One treatment costs $300; a package of four costs $720.
Quick Care
For the times you don’t have time to spare, check in to Edges Salon and Spa for their Express Facial. This “no fuss”
facial includes the basics — cleansing exfoliation, mask and moisturizer — and will ensure you’re in and out in 30
minutes. Sounds like a half-hour well spent to us. (Multiple locations, edgessalonandspa.com)
Fight The Dehydration Battle
Not to burst your bubble, but, if you live in Calgary, there’s a good chance your skin is dehydrated. We shouldn’t
stress, says Aimee Maurer, a skin care trainer with Skoah, because it’s hard to avoid — Calgary is a dry, dry place. We
should, however, take a few steps to ensure our skin has a fighting chance at hydration. Here are Maurer’s recommendations for keeping your skin hydrated and healthy:
• Avoid using any skin care products with witch hazel listed as an ingredient. That’s code for alcohol, which will
strip your skin of essential oils. Look for alcohol-free toners that will help balance your skin’s pH levels without
robbing it of the oil it needs to stay hydrated.
• Cut back on the amount of caffeine you consume.
• Drink lots and lots of water.
• Consider investing in a good-quality skin serum. It will deliver an extra-hydrating punch and can be worn under
regular moisturizer.
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relationships
From rejection
to rejuvenation
Stop feeding the shame monster, and discover new ways to grow.
BY JAMIE KOMARNICKI
It all seemed so perfect. He brought flowers, she wore her cutest heels. Over dinner, their eyes met often across the table,
hands brushing oh-so-casually. And at the end of the night, he leaned in for a quiet kiss, and murmured, “I’ll call you.”
Then, nothing. No phone calls from him, her texts unanswered.
Soon, the doubts set in. Did she have spinach in her teeth? Kiss like a fish? Was she not witty or charming enough, goodlooking enough? Despite her best personal pep talks, the self-doubt becomes vicious, and when she runs into him at the
grocery store a couple weeks later and he delivers a guilty-eyed, hands-in-pockets, “It’s not you, baby, it’s me,” speech, it’s
really difficult not to hear it as, “It’s you, it’s you, it’s you.”
Rejection. Ouch. Dumped by a boyfriend, passed over for a promotion, always the duck, never the goose in a schoolyard
game of Duck Duck Goose. We’ve all been there.
“The experience of rejection happens any place that there’s
two people,” says University of Calgary psychology professor
Susan Boon.
And it can start early — right from the first bonding experiences (or lack thereof) with parents, researchers say. The slights
are there, big or small, and stewing over the pain brings us down.
Sometimes simple steps, such as a heart-to-heart with a best
bud, can help us rise above it or even use the experience to make
our lives better. Other times, the hurt is so raw, it requires a
deeper kind of soul-searching.
Just as we can’t like everyone who likes us, there are others out
there who won’t value our relationships the same way we do. But
when it happens to us, it’s hard not to take it to heart. The feeling
may start with a wrenching in the stomach and a searing hot
blush. Over time, the emotions build. Self-esteem is wounded and
self-doubt sets in.
Perhaps it’s that very rawness that makes rejection such a
touchy topic, a Calgary counsellor says.
“A lot of people don’t even use it. It’s almost like ‘That R-word,’
” says Cheryl Korneychuk-Waddy, of the Calgary Counselling
Centre. “Instead it’s, ‘I’m depressed or horribly anxious.’
“Depression is more widely accepted as being external —
something has happened to you for you to be depressed,”
Korneychuk-Waddy explains. “Whereas rejection is full participation. And it’s also kind of exposing. If people say ‘I feel really
bad because I was rejected,’ it’s saying a lot about themselves, it’s
leaving them really vulnerable and raw.”
Research suggests that rejection tends to stem from a fundamental human need — the need to belong, says Boon, the social
psychologist. The two are inextricably linked. If we want to
belong, we automatically open ourselves to being rejected.
It also makes for lucrative entertainment, or so our televisions
tell us nightly. From one reality show to another, text 1-800/sing/
dance/date to cheerlead the latest ingenue toward his or her two
minutes of fame — and to boo the lackluster candidates away.
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Sure, we might laugh or cry along with the latest bachelorette
booted back to the D-list when she exits the show, sans rose — but
when it happens to us, in real life when the cameras aren’t rolling,
it’s not quite so entertaining.
Relationships in particular leave us vulnerable to rejection —
perceived or real. Partners know us so well that when the intimacy
is cut off, or perhaps used against us to expose our deepest vulnerabilities, the sense of betrayal is powerful, Korneychuk-Waddy says.
Even rejection that isn’t actually real can prove a love buzz-kill. Perceived rejection may cause a vulnerable person to distance herself
from a partner who truly does care for her, says Boon.
When he stays up late to watch television alone rather than coming to bed, it’s a personal slight, right? Maybe. But maybe it’s just a
case of a morning lark not understanding the night owl’s natural
rhythms.
“Those (vulnerable) individuals, they’re trying to balance two
needs — the need to protect themselves against the need to
belong,” Boon says. “Even mild, subtle forms of perceived rejection
could, under the right circumstances — or wrong circumstances
— or over an extended period of time, have significant impact on
people’s lives.”
Peering closely at our responses to rejection is no easy task. It
forces us to ask all sorts of questions: Did we do something to bring
about the rejection, is it a situation we’ve experienced before?
Parsing through the pain is an important part of the process,
Korneychuk-Waddy says, adding rejection may actually motivate us
to take action to patch up relationships, or build new, healthier ones.
“I think the initial reaction is to go personal. We dismiss the logical
and we ride the emotional,” Korneychuk-Waddy says.
Logic, though, can tell us the reason we didn’t get the job is because the worker in the next cubicle had higher qualifications. The
first date that fizzled? Maybe you reminded him of his ex-girlfriend.
“As the emotional calms down a little, we’re able to calm down
and go, ‘Oh, OK, actually, I’m going to open the door to logic
again,’” says Korneychuk-Waddy. CONTINUED ON PAGE 45
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wine pairing expert, cordially invite you to attend their Women, Wine & Investing series.
Enjoy a variety of delicious tasting courses and wine while learning about investing. Topics of discussion will include investment strategy, estate and retirement planning,
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But in some situations, there’s simply no easy explanation for why
others act the way they do. That’s the tough part, she says.
It’s easy enough to pretend to push the feelings aside. Or to lash out
— “He doesn’t know what he’s missing.”
Impossible as it may sound, those experiences may help shape us in
a positive way, she says. Maybe getting the pink slip means it’s time to
go back to school and pursue the career we’ve really always wanted.
The boyfriend who’d rather spend time on his computer makes us realize how much we love the outdoors — time to tackle that overnight
hiking trip.
Acknowledging the hurt is perhaps most difficult of all.
The more we keep negative experiences inside, brooding over them,
the bigger the bad feelings grow.
It’s when we stop feeding that “shame monster, or that rejection
monster,” that we’re able to accept the situation — and move on, says
Korneychuk-Waddy.
“That takes some of the sting out. That doesn’t mean it hurts a heck
of a lot less or it’s not going to hurt at all, it just takes some of it out,
and it normalizes the experience,” she says. “It shows that we’re just
human beings.” n
Six ways to ease the sting
1. Talk to someone. A trusted friend or
counsellor can help you regain your objectivity.
2. Take the personal out. Imagine this
had happened to someone else: what would
you tell them?
3. Assess the source. Where is the
rejection coming from? Why? Is it really
about you, or is it about them?
4. Don’t focus on the rejection.
Distract yourself with activities you enjoy.
5. Remember that time heals.
Be patient with yourself in the meantime.
6. Turn it into a positive. Do you need
more training for that promotion you wanted?
Are you turning to the wrong people for love
and acceptance? Work on things that are
within your control.
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on the street
spotted
Kelly Oxford: We spotted Calgary’s very
own Twitter-mom, Kelly Oxford, while she was
shopping in Chinook Centre with her cutie-pie
two-year-old Beatrix.
Oxford is best known for her much followed
and hilarious Twitter page (@kellyoxford), in
which she muses about everything from being
a mom to pop culture. The mother of three has
a deal with HarperCollins to write a memoir,
and a sitcom in the works that Jessica Alba is
helping to produce.
Oxford describes her style as simple, but
interesting. When we caught up with her, she
was wearing some of her favourite Alexis Bittar
jewelry (necklace and bracelet) as well as J
Brand trousers and a Wilfred top.
Photo, colleen de neve
— Theresa Tayler
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