Hot - Lehigh Valley Style

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With the
fascinating
elements of
Mother Nature
herself it’s
hard to think of
anything more
beautiful. Add
dresses of soft
satins, shirred
details, flowy
fabrics, and
unique designs
to complement
her natural
setting and you
create a scene
so serene
that's perfectly
picturesque.
written & styled by
A Fashion, Face & Fun Place
Look-Book
2009
Jana K.
Hoffman
photography by
Lori Smith
Shirred
Sophistication
Shirred magenta evening dress, Nicole
Miller ($410)
Available at Sage
The Promenade Shops at
Saucon Valley | 610.798.7900
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Garden
Party Delight
Satin two-tone cocktail
dress, Lara Bly ($600)
By appointment
Lara Bly Studio
located at Banana Factory,
Bethlehem, #337
484.201.0405 | lara@larably.com
Perfectly
Patterned
Left: Day dress in
black and white renaissance pattern with
cobalt blue blocking
detail, Nicole Miller
Studio One ($265)
Right: 100% silk day
dress in black and cream
swirl with burnt orange,
Nicole Miller ($385)
Both available at Sage
The Promenade Shops at
Saucon Valley | 610.798.7900
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Summer to Fall
Left: Mosaic print
sheath, Joy Joy ($96)
Available at Frox
17 N. 7th St., Perkasie | 215.258.3570
Soft
Simplicity
Right: Black and gray
sheath cotton stretch,
Lilla P ($115)
Available at Barn Star Home
140 Northampton St.
Easton | 610.330.9680
To the
Max!
Floral halter maxi
with tie back, BB
Dakota ($79)
Hand-crocheted vest,
BB Dakota ($53)
Both available at Loose
Threads Boutique
9 W. 4th St., Bethlehem | 610.758.8400
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Unique Chic
Housewife dress,
Feed Dog ($158)
Available at Loose
Threads Boutique
9 W. 4th St., Bethlehem | 610.758.8400
Positively
Polished
Day dress in cobalt
blue, black and white
feather pattern,
Nicole Miller Studio
One ($345)
Available at Sage
The Promenade Shops
at Saucon Valley | 610.798.7900
Mannequins provided by
the Baum School of Art
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Locks
The way you wear your hair says a lot about you. Don’t leave it
to chance. See one of the experts in Lehigh Valley hair for a hot
cut, color, and style.
// by Rebecca Boorsma // photography by Kenneth P. Volpe/transposure.com
Veronica
Budihas
Education: Empire
Beauty School, Bumble
& Bumble classes,
Vidal Sassoon classes,
and in 2004, trained
with Nick Arrojo
Specialty: Enjoys
doing highlights
with different tones/
dimensions in the hair
About the Look:
Veronica says client
Arlene Brockel’s
naturally curly and
soft hair make this
short haircut perfect
for her. Many people
think that if they have
curly hair they have
to wear it long, but
fun, short haircuts
are possible. “A lot of
movement and texture
is necessary to make the
hair more interesting,”
Veronica says.
Salon:
American
Hairlines
Veronica says she enjoys
working at American
Hairlines because there
is a vibe throughout the
salon that makes their
clients feel comfortable.
Get this Look: Want
to look like Arlene?
Call 610.882.9848
Located at:
74 W. Broad Street, Bethlehem
americanhairlines.us
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Melissa
Johnson
Education: The
Undergraduate School
for Cosmetology,
Springfield, Illinois;
Melissa is also an
American BoardCertified hair colorist
Specialty: Hair
color–especially
blonde hair
About the Look:
Andrea Schuman’s
hairstyle is a classic,
romantic look with a
pin-up girl kind of feel,
but still wearable. This
color definitely works
best with cooler skin
tones, and long hair
makes it exceptionally
noticeable although it
does work for any hair
length. Melissa used
large barrel tongs to
set the style. “It’s a
very Victoria’s Secret
look–very beautiful,” Melissa says.
Salon:
Patrick Mcivor
Color Studio
Melissa says she enjoys
being part of the coolest hair team in town.
Get this Look: Want
to look like Andrea?
Call 610.882.1081.
Located at:
310 Stoke Park Road, Bethlehem
web.mac.com/patrickm_colorstudio/pmcs/our_ studios.html
Scot t
Ricci
Education:
Allentown School of
Cosmetology
Specialty: Extensive
cutting and coloring
that requires a lot of
detailed work
About the Look:
Jennifer Duran’s haircut
is a long-layered style
with a long sidesweeping bang and a
far-side part. This look
is good for straight
hair or curly hair that’s
easy to blow out. The
highlighting process,
known as baliage, is
done without foils so
when the hair grows out,
the client doesn’t have a
dramatic line. “Baliage
is French for painting,
which I literally do to
the hair,” Scott says.
Salon:
Specialty: Color
and men’s cuts
About the Look:
Our model, Tara
Gentile, is wearing a
textured, piece-y cut
that’s an edgy, cool,
and age-appropriate
style. It falls to the
shoulders and is layered with length left in
the fringe. This look
can work with all hair
types because of its
many layers; it adds
volume to those with
thin hair and thins
out those with thicker
hair. “You can be edgy
without being over
the top,” Janel says.
Salon:
TC Salon
Scott says at TC Salon
there’s a constant swell
of new clients and tons
of classes for continuing
education. “It’s a great
place to grow because
there are so many
opportunities.”
Get this Look: Want
Get this Look:
Located at: 3017 Tilghman Street,
Allentown; 61 W. Walnut Street
Bethlehem | tcsalonspa.com
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Education: Empire
Beauty School in State
College, Pennsylvania
Lux, The Eco
Friendly Salon
Janel says she loves
the salon’s approach
toward beauty. “The
products are all
organic and the salon
doesn’t do any acrylic
nails so there are
no harsh smells.”
to look like Jennifer?
Call 610.821.8921 or
610. 865.9811
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Janel
Renaldo
Want to look
like Tara? Call
610.625.4600
Located at:
648 N. New Street
Bethlehem | luxecosalon.com
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This Guy
Kicks…
by Joe Gotto photography by Anneke Schoneveld
Swing
Time
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Playing his first season
for the Lehigh Valley
IronPigs, 25-year-old
John Mayberry Jr.
has led the Pigs this
year in home runs,
hits, and RBIs. He’s
also been flawless
in the field, with no
errors in 43 games
played. A 2005 1st
round draft pick of
the Texas Rangers
organization, the
Philadelphia Phillies
traded for John in
November of 2008.
In May he was called
up to join the Phils
as they faced the New
York Yankees on the
road. How did he
do? In his first major
league game, John
crushed a three-run
homer off two-time
All-Star pitcher Andy
Pettitte, slamming
the ball over the wall
in left-center. John’s
Hall of Fame father
John Sr. (who played
for the Yankees in
the ‘80s) witnessed
his son’s feat from
the stands. Asked
about his reaction to
his son’s impressive
blast, John Sr.
replied, “My heart
just about jumped
out of my chest.”
well, a soccer
ball—for the
NPSL Champion
Pennsylvania Stoners
no less. Ryan
Hess grew up in
Souderton, playing
the game since he
was four. His position
as a midfielder for
the Stoners in the
quarterfinals last
year led to scoring the
winning goal that sent
New York (Buffalo)
packing. The National
Premier Soccer
League is an elite-level
amateur league, with
players ranging from
top high school talent
to NCAA-level guys
keeping their game
sharp through the
summer. Ryan notes,
“The Stoners are a
great mix of guys,
mostly local Lehigh
Valley talent, so our
fans are really up for
the games.” With the
Stoners defending
their title this year,
expect 1,000 or
more to show up for
Stoners home games.
The Stoners are part of
the PA Stoners Sports
Academy (PaSSA), a
non-profit organization
promoting both the
game and scholastic
achievement. Ryan and
other Stoners players
also do a number of
free clinics for younger
kids, to help further
their game and make
the sport fun. Check
out Ryan and the PA
Stoners at Whitehall
School District Soccer
Stadium this summer.
They’ll be kickin’ it!
Jocks
Whether they’re kicking it, hitting it, or throwing it, these
elite local athletes certainly have a ball playing for their respective
Lehigh Valley-based teams.
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The Wherever
Wonder Boy
A Force to be
Reckoned With
Anthony
Gonzalez is a
big talent, indeed.
Measuring 6 foot 2 and
195 pounds, he tore
up the Lehigh Valley
Conference in 2008.
As quarterback for
Bethlehem’s Liberty
High School, he led
the Hurricanes to their
first ever PIAA 4A State
Championship last year.
Anthony received AllState honors, and was
named by the Associated
Press as Class 4A Player
of the Year. No kidding–
he completed 114 of 206
passes producing 12
TDs, and ran for almost
1,700 yards and 24 more
TDs. (These are great
numbers, folks.) And did
we mention he also plays
on the other side of the
ball? At defensive safety,
Anthony had the gamewinning interception
against Bethel Park in
the 2008 championship final.
He’s just wrapping
up his junior year, but
major football schools
like West Virginia,
Illinois, and Florida
State are seriously in
pursuit already. Where
will the winning coach
play this multi-talented
guy? Wherever.
Audrey
LaFountain is
excited about playing
shortstop for the
Philadelphia Force.
And from the tender
age of 8 when her
parents introduced her
to the game (they both
play) right through
to her college days at
University of Louisville,
she’s been a powerful
force in her own right.
Graduating from college
in 2007, she still holds
the Cardinals record
for hits, triples, and
steals. Now starting
her first year with the
Philadelphia Force,
she says the team is
looking forward to a
great season. “There’s
tremendous chemistry
on this team, and
great talent. We all live
together on the road and
it’s a lot of fun!”
The NPF League
(National Pro Fastpitch)
plays May thru August,
with Force home games
at ECTB Stadium at
Bicentennial Park in
Allentown. The Force
finished 2nd last year
with a record of 31
and 17. This year with
Audrey aboard, they’ll
really rock.
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Spots
Stepping out in the Valley is easier when you know where to go.
And while we may not have an abundance of nocturnal gathering
spots, we do have some unique ones—here are just a few.
by Lisa J. Gotto & Elizabeth Hunt
photography by Olaf Starorypinski
Ocean
Easton is quickly gaining a reputation as a
restaurant destination in
the Valley and in turn is
forcing other eateries to
offer more than a pretty
plate to make names for
themselves. But for the
past three years, Ocean
has also found a niche
as an upscale tapas
destination, lounge,
and nightclub. With
the somewhat-recent
addition of outdoor
dining along historic
Ferry Street, Ocean has
fully transitioned from
its roots as a modern
metro martini bar to
a respected culinary
haven for those seeking refuge from the
mundane. After dinner
hours, Ocean makes a
smooth transition from
restaurant to nightclub.
Weekend evenings can
vary from live jazz to an
urban DJ vibe that compels patrons to become
captivated by the beat—
leaving nothing else but
to move and groove.
With its staff as impeccably meticulous and
hospitable as a four-star
hotel—the experience
at Ocean is a delicious
pleasure from day
into night.
Silk
Lounge
This is truly one of a
few places in the Valley where you can get
your groove on to current and cutting-edge
dance music in a hopping club atmosphere.
Part of the Brew Works
food and fun network,
especially hot nights
at Silk are the Friday
“Free-4-Alls” where
DJ Synystr spins tunes
and projects videos on
two, 6-foot screens.
Party every Friday and
Saturday from 10 p.m.
to 2 a.m. and enjoy
drink specials like
$2 pints, half-price
appetizers, and $4
pomegranate martinis. Slip into Silk and
dance the night away.
Located at:
Allentown Brew Works
812 W. Hamilton
Street, Allentown
610.433.7777
thebrewworks.com
Located at:
235 Ferry Street, Easton
610.559.7211
ocean235.com
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The
Stonewall
Moose
Lounge
Amidst a neighborhood
amassed with row homes
and remnants of the silk
mills that Allentown
was built upon, there
is a nondescript stone
building between 10th
and 11th Streets. Up the
stairs and behind the
set of unsightly double
doors lies a realm of tolerance, acceptance, and
fun driven by intense
electronic beats and
soul-shaking bass. The
Stonewall in Allentown
could certainly also
be considered a local
legend, as one of the
Valley’s hot spots for
more than 30 years. The
Stonewall is a two-floor,
full-fledged dance club
with a second floor bar,
lounge, art gallery, and
pool tables to entertain non-dancers. As
the name suggests, the
Stonewall was named
after the riots in Greenwich Village in 1969
that occurred at the
Stonewall Inn marking
the beginning of the gay
rights movement. While
the name may have an
emotional connotation
for some, many Valley
natives have reveled in
evenings of fun-filled
dancing at this no-holdsbarred hot spot.
Located at:
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28 N. 10th Street,
Allentown
610.432.0215
The Bar
at Kome
Fine
Japanese
Cuisine
Style and sophistication are the trademarks of this newer
hot spot with its sleek
ivory leather, dark
espresso wood, and
modern lighting. Summer is a great time
to enjoy the open and
airy atmosphere as
the walls actually
retract so guests can
enjoy warm breezes
with their selection
of oh-so-cool cocktails. Indulge in an
“Empress in Red”—
Kome’s signature
pomegranate martini.
After drinks, sample
the sushi (we love,
love, love the Saucon
Valley roll) or the
Hibachi grill in their
Asian-inspired, modern dining room. With
all these amenities
and great tastes, Kome
could be the perfect
spot for that tête-à-tête
you’ve been planning.
Located at:
The Promenade Shops
at Saucon Valley
610.798.9888
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White Orchids Thai Cuisine Family-owned
and operated. Authentic Thai Cuisine in a
contemporary and relaxed dining atmosphere.
Signature seafood dishes, house specialties, and
classic Thai entrees. Reservations recommended. Open year round. Mon.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m.,
Sun. 11 a.m.-8 p.m, The Promenade Shops at
Saucon Valley, 2985 Center Valley Parkway, Center Valley. 610.841.7499, whiteorchidsthaicuisine.
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The Widow’s Tavern and Grille . Casual
Dining with an upscale feel. American cuisine
with an Asian flair that will please any palate.
Beautiful, friendly, comfortable atmosphere.
Open year round, Mon.–Thurs. 11:30 a.m.–11
p.m., Fri. 11:30 a.m.–1 a.m., Sat. 11:30 p.m.
–1 a.m., Sun. 11:30 p.m.–9 p.m., Happy Hour
Mon.–Fri. 4 p.m.–6 p.m., Entertainment every
Sat. night starting at 9p.m., 200 Main St. Stockertown, widowstavern.com, L & D - $$, RS, CC,
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New Jersey
Hunterdon County
Grand Colonial Grand Colonial is a casually
sophisticated restaurant and banquet facility that
invites you to discover the sensational flavors of
our seasonally changing menu. Open year round,
Tues.–Sat. 4 p.m. cocktails, 5 p.m.– 10 p.m. dinner, 86 Rt. 173 West Perryville, NJ. 908-735-7889,
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Warren County
Thyme Restaurant and Bar Classic, hip,
French-inspired, destination-quality restaurant
that offers upscale dining with indoor and outdoor seating and majestic views of the Skyland
mountains. Open 7 days a week, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.
(lunch menu all day). Closed on Mondays from
November 15th-March 15th. Tues.-Sun. (Lunch) 11
a.m.-5 p.m. (Dinner) 5 p.m.-9 p.m, 700 Strykers Rd.,
Lopatcong, NJ. 908.213.3080, thearchitectsclub.
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You May Want to Check Out
These Lesser-Known, but
Still Fun, Hot Spots!
Spots
Weaversville Inn / Jessica’s TeaRoom
Historic Country Inn offering American cuisine
for dinner. Victorian tearoom and lunch by
day. Wed.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. & 5 p.m.-9 p.m.,
Sun. 12 p.m.-7 p.m., 6916 Weaversville Rd.,
Northampton. 610.502.9881, jessicastearoom.
com, L & D - $$, RS, CC, BYOB,  , z
Live Jazz
Trivia
Lafayette Bar
11 N. 4th St., Easton
610.252.0711
Stooge’s
2101 W. Liberty St., Allentown
610.432.7553
One Saturday a month, area Jazz aficionados gather at this unlikely bar for
some of the best sounds in the Valley—
an urban adventure for the Jazz lover.
Put your thinking cap on. Stooge’s in
Allentown offers some of the best trivia
fun, not to mention an awesome selection of beer, to boot. Tuesday is the
night, so if you’re into fast facts and a
fun crowd, Stooge’s is the place to be.
Live Music
Pearly Baker’s Ale House
11 Centre Square, Easton
610.923.9949
For music lovers who need more than
a monthly fix of live Jazz, Pearly
Baker’s offers a wide variety of local
bands. The quaint pub and restaurant
also offers performances sans cover
charge. From Start Making Sense
(the Talking Heads tribute Band) to
Post Junction (a local favorite) even
the Rasta-fied regulars of the Reggae
scene, Trouble City All-Stars, Pearly
Baker’s offers a great venue and an
even better line-up.
Jukebox J.P. MacGrady’s
117 E. 3rd St., Bethlehem
610.868.9625
While the neighborhood bar is nothing
new, there just are some that exude a
particular vibe. MacGrady’s is a great
place to go if you are a fan of the jukebox. If controlling the music in your
watering hole is your thing, say cheers
to this full-fledged college pub and
true jukebox joint.
A Musikfest-Must
Dance and Fun
PigPen Sports Bar & Grille
702 Union Blvd., Allentown
610.432.6774
Capitalizing on the popularity of CocaCola Park less than a mile down the
road, the PigPen has seen a strong and
quick fan following. Offering a dance
floor, bowling alley, and game room—
boredom is non-existent in the Valley’s
newest sports bar. Check out Dueling
Piano’s on Wednesday Nights as two
pianists sound off in a hysterical and
energetic, all-out battle on the ivories.
Ripper’s Pub
77 W. Broad St., Bethlehem
610.866.6646
Musikfest for some is a ritual and,
for serious festers, requires a well
mapped out path of refill routes.
The seasoned veteran of the gauntlet
of Musikfest includes a traditional
stop at Ripper’s Pub, providing easy
access to both the Sun Inn Courtyard
and Broad Street. The perennial staff
is friendly allowing festers to cool
off in the AC and grab a stool at the
bar during the hottest and rowdiest
week of the year.
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