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WELCOME
Dear Friends,
We know autumn and the holidays are a very busy time for all of us. But they’re also a time to reconnect withthe people we care about. Whether it’s at a family gathering or a holiday party, take the time to catch up withthose you love. After all, time is the most valuable gift we have to give.
If you are planning to attend a holiday party or two, be sure to check out this issue’s Food & Wine article.We’ve gathered the top 10 hostess gifts this season. There are five under $100 and five under $25, so there’ssomething fun and unique for every budget.
Our team has once again assembled a fantastic fashion section with some great looks for men and women.We’ve tried to give you some suggestions for jewelry pairings, including some alternate looks. And we’re featuring lots of fun new items we found at the major jewelry shows in Basel, Switzerland, Las Vegas and New York this year.
If you or someone you know is getting married or celebrating a big anniversary soon, be sure to check outthe special Bridal Section in this issue. There is a lot of beautiful jewelry, plus suggestions on other things tomake your big day even more special.
On a local note, we’re featuring the American Cancer Society’s Rib Crib Golf Invitational. Also, check out thearticle on our very own Marvin McClellan.
All this and more is waiting for you in the following pages. We really hope you enjoy this issue of Accent asmuch as we enjoyed putting it together. We always love to hear your feedback, so contact us through ourwebsite or find us on Facebook.
Have a wonderful holiday season. We hope to see you soon.
Bruce G. Weber, Founder Michelle Holdgrafer, Store Director
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FEATURES1 Welcome Letter
4 Our People: Marvin McClellan
6 Independent Jeweler Award
8 Events: Marco BicegoPersonal Appearance
10 Accent Advisor
12 Caring for the Community
14 Red Carpet: Standout Style
16 Timepieces: David Yurman
18 Trends: Roaring Twenties Redux
22 Speed: The Thrill of Victory
25 Fashion: Strike a Chord
56 Tulsa Food & Wine
58 Perfect Gems
60 Perks: Fly in Style
62 Spirits: Get the Skinny
BRIDAL SECTION48 The Rings:
New and Non-Traditional
52 The Details: Something Even Newer
54 The Stories: Wedding Day Magic
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OUR PEOPLE
Marvin McClellan
How long have you been with Bruce G. Weber Precious Jewels?I started working part time on Saturdays and during special events 23years ago. Shortly after we moved to our current location in April 2001, Iretired from the Sheriff’s Department and began working here full time.
Where are you from originally? I was born and raised in Enid,Oklahoma.
What’s your favorite part of your job and why? My favorite part ismeeting our customers and seeing the expressions on their faces whenthey find something they really like!
What job would you do if you could do anything at all? I wouldlike a job that involves traveling.
What are you passionate about? My family. Without a family to enjoy spending time with, life would be meaningless. And, of course,motorcycles.
What do you admire in other people and why? Their honesty; itbrings out their true colors.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received or thebest lesson you’ve ever learned? If life gives you lemons, makelemonade. And I have had my share of lemonade!
Who has been the biggest influence in your life and how didthey influence you? My mother. My dad died when I was young and mymom was instrumental in raising all five of us.
What do your friends depend on you for, mostly, and why?My word. When friends ask me to help with anything I am always there for them.
What do you do to wind down? I get on my Gold Wing trike and takea long ride.
What makes you smile? My grandchildren. I get to spoil them andthen send them home to their parents!
Describe your perfect day. Sleep in, have a good breakfast and go fora long motorcycle ride with my buddies.
If someone wrote your biography, what would the title be? It ’sBeen a Great Ride.
Name your top three favorite movies of all time. Rio Bravo,Ocean’s Eleven and The Italian Job.
What kind of food do you crave most often? I like Mexican food.Beef fajatas and enchiladas are on the top of the list.
If your pets could talk, what would they say to you? Our pug,Trixie, would ask me to make a place for her to ride on our trike.
SECURITY OFFICER FOR BRUCE G. WEBER
What is something on your bucket list you accomplishedrecently, or something you’d like to accomplish soon? Last sum-mer, we rode the Tail of the Dragon. This stretch of road skirts Tennessee’sGreat Smoky Mountain National Park and crosses into North Carolina. Thetwo-lane road encompasses 318 curves in an 11 mile stretch. Someday, wewould like to ride to the top of Pikes Peak. This is one of 53 of Colorado’s14,000 feet mountains.
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A Real GemBruce Weber joins the
National Jeweler Retailer Hall of Fame.
OUR PEOPLE
We are proud to announce that our veryown Bruce Weber was inducted into theNational Jeweler Retailer Hall of Fame on
June 2, 2012. A ceremony at the Wynn in Las Vegas honored
Weber and two other members of the jewelry business during their visit for the Couture jewelryshow. Candidates were selected for their exceptionalservice to the industry and their jewelry retailingexperience. Bruce Weber’s experience spansdecades and, at 82, he’s still working.
Weber cited two secrets of the trade that havehelped him in his career: making connections and mer-chandising. Developing relationships and introducingnew brands to a community have been catalysts forWeber’s success. He helped introduce Penny Preville,Rolex and many other brands to the Tulsa area.
Bruce appreciates the continued support ofthe community. “I’m truly thankful for the loyalty ofour customers,” he says. Weber is also appreciativeof the team that has kept his passion for the indus-try alive. Michelle Holdgrafer, Store Director, hasbeen with the store for 15 years, and Byron Gaineshas worked with Bruce since 1987. Both have beenvery influential in the success of Bruce G. WeberPrecious Jewels.
Weber’s hard work and dedication to his cus-tomers have helped create one of the most highlyregarded jewelry stores in the industry: Bruce G.Weber Precious Jewels. And for his achievements,he is now among nearly 70 other respected jewelryretailers as a member of the National JewelerRetailer Hall of Fame.
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BRUCE G. WEBER EVENTS
There is nothing quite like beautiful jewelry in an equally beautiful setting.We were very pleased to welcome Italian jewelry designer Marco Bicegoto the Philbrook Museum of Art in May. Customers and fans of Bicego’sjewelry gathered for an evening of browsing—and trying on—hisexquisite creations. Bicego charmed the crowd and made sure tocustom engrave each piece that was purchased that evening.
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1700 Utica Square, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 (918) 749-1700 www.brucegweber.com
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IS THIS AGOOD TIMETO INVESTIN GOLD?Yes! The intrinsic value of preciousmetal is always a good investment,particularly in a precarious economy.In fact, a gold ring purchased 25 yearsago is worth at least 10 times as muchtoday. Gold is indestructible: it doesnot corrode or tarnish; all the gold thathas ever been mined still exists. Inaddition, jewelry designers today arecreating more spectacular works ingold than ever before. Next time youvisit us, we’ll show you some trulyirresistible investments—both financialand emotional!
DO I NEEDTO BUYMY WATCHFROM ANAUTHORIZEDDEALER?Absolutely yes! Unfortunately, todaythere are plenty of decent-seemingknockoffs available on the internet andeven in stores. Unless your dealer isauthorized, you can never be sure whatyou’re buying, so when the time comesfor repairs or your watch requires areplacement part, you could be out ofluck. Why jeopardize your investment insuch an important item, which is oftennot just a timepiece, but a treasuredheirloom?
OVER THE YEARS,MY HUSBANDHAS GIVENME MANY SMALLAND DELICATEPENDANTS THAT I SOMETIMES WEARTO MAKE HIMHAPPY, BUT DON’TREALLY LOVE. ANY IDEAS?How about buying a beautiful gold link chain and creating acharm bracelet or necklace? Or combining a few of the smallerpendants into a more significant piece? Bring them into thestore and we’ll be happy to work with you on designingsomething truly special that you’ll wear with pride and thatyou BOTH will love.
I OFTEN HEAR TALKABOUT “LAYERING”JEWELRY. BUT ISN’TONE GREAT PIECEMORE IMPACTFULTHAN MANY LESSERPIECES?Depending on the outfit, one great piece is often the mostdramatic way to wear jewelry, but mixing pieces (layering) isanother good option, an expressive way to create looks that aremore personal and uniquely you.
And these days, there are few rules. Yellow, white and rosegold can be combined in a single piece or worn at the same timein separate pieces. Modern and Deco-inspired styles can workhand in hand; colored gemstones can be mixed and matchedaccording to your tastes, your personality, your mood of themoment. (Contrast colors are very “in” this season.) Spend sometime experimenting with creative combinations and see whatmoves you. Often, an old piece worn differently can become anew favorite!
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650,000 cancer deaths and created the potentialfor more birthday celebrations. Overall, 11 millioncancer survivors in America will celebrate a birthdaythis year. Now, when patients hear that dreadfuldiagnosis, more and more of them are told: "We canbeat this."
In addition to research, ACS also supportspatients and families with many different services."Last year, we were able to serve more than 5,200
cancer patients in ourOklahoma region. Services
included: transportation, infor-mation, wigs, lodging, support
programs and summer camps forchildren with cancer," says
Maranda Figueroa, community man-ager for the American Cancer
Society. “Our patient service pro-grams and services guide individuals and familiesthrough a cancer diagnosis and toward recovery.”
As the largest private source of cancer researchfunding, they help reveal the causes of cancer, deter-mine how to prevent it and discover new ways to
American Cancer SocietyRib Crib Golf Invitational
CARING FOR THE COMMUNITY
Imagine hearing that dreaded word from yourdoctor: Cancer. Unfortunately, there's a strongchance that every one of us will have a friend
or family member that is affected by this terribledisease as more than 1.6 million patients in Americawill be detected with cancer next year, according torecent estimates.
While that number might sound alarminglyhigh, compared to just over 20 years ago, hearingthe “c word” was almost alwaysdeath sentence. Cancer deathrates in America had not yetbegun to decline and manykinds of cancer were untreat-able.
The good news is thatthings have changed for thebetter, thanks in part to theresearch and work done by the American CancerSociety; they have contributed to a 15 percentdecrease in the overall cancer death rate betweenthe early 1990s and 2005.
That means that they have helped avoid about
cure it. Currently, ACS is funding two cancer researchgrants at the University of Oklahoma Health ScienceCenter totaling more than $1.4 million.
Rib Crib and Bruce G. Weber have also teamedup in the fight against cancer! The Rib Crib GolfInvitational was established in 2002 to provide anexceptional day of golf with plenty of fun and amaz-ing food, but most importantly to raise funds for theAmerican Cancer Society. This year, Rib Crib cele-brated its 10th year on the golf course and raised$60,000 for cancer research and the early detectionof cancer.
“As so many of us have lost loved ones to can-cer, we feel especially obligated to do what we canto raise funds in support of the American CancerSociety,” says Bret Chandler, CEO, Rib Crib BBQ.
Presented by F & M Bank and Trust Company, thescramble tournament brings in about 140 golfers eachyear. Participants are treated to two all-you-can-eatRib Crib BBQ luncheons on the course. There is a liveand silent auction with amazing items and the BruceG. Weber Raffle. This year it included an Ippolita diamond bracelet donated by Bruce G. Weber.
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1700 Utica Square, Tulsa, Oklahoma 74114 (918) 749-1700 www.brucegweber.com
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Proof positive that socialite and reality TV personality Olivia Palermo deserves her
reputation as a trendsetter. At Fabergé’s party in the Loft & Garden atop Rockefeller
Center, her outfit was simple but stylish, featuring subtle nautical details perfectly
complemented by a large link necklace, pretty bangles and statement-making cocktail ring.
In a classic tuxedo and Audemars Piguet Royal Oak timepiece, Adrien Brody looks every bit
the consummate gentleman. Over 150 guests joined the Academy Award-winning actor at a black
tie gala in Milan to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the iconic watch design.
On the rooftop of New York City’s STK, Maria Menounos brought star power to the launch
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party for dating site findyourfacemate.com. Her stack of mixed-material bracelets was right on
trend, while her dainty and delicate white gold necklace flashed a subtle show of sparkle to those
lucky enough to get close.
Golden goddess Frida Pinto (with boyfriend Dev Patel at the world premiere of her film Black
Gold in Qatar) chose bold bangles to play up the braided trim on her ethereal gown. The result:
a look that’s both flowing and glowing.
As a juror at the 2012 Cannes Film Festival, Diane Kruger was expected to walk every red
carpet...and she didn’t disappoint. This heavenly sheath was just one of many wow-worthy
ensembles she chose. In order to let floral appliqués and feathers take the spotlight, Kruger
accessorized simply with a sparkly clutch and vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece.
In a white hot curve-hugging dress and jewelry inspired by Princesse Grace de Monaco, actress
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When and why did David Yurman enter the timepiece business?We entered the business in 1994 with the introduction of the Cablecollection, a bracelet that ticks. In 2000 we launched the Thoroughbredcollection, our first traditional watches, addressing what we saw as a voidin the market. No one was doing iconic timepieces rooted in the traditionof fine Swiss watchmaking, but with an American design sensibility.
Is that what makes Yurman watches so special?Yes. David Yurman is America’s only fine timepiece designer and to us, thatin itself is special. The Yurman brand has always been inspired by Americanart and design and our timepiece collections adhere to this aesthetic. Eachwatch is treated like a piece of art, reflecting David Yurman’s casual senseof luxury and high standards of precision.
At the heart of our timepieces is our commitment to quality, design andinnovation. From the Classic Ancestrale to the Revolution collection, eachwatch combines the precision of Swiss movements and manufacturing withsophisticated American design.
Tell us about your passion for classic cars and motorsports, andthe launch of Shelby Revolution?Cars have always been a passion of mine. I enjoy the mechanical nature ofcars. They’re a lot like timepieces in that way—thousands of machined partscoming together to create one cohesive mechanical movement. The ShelbyRevolution watch collection came about because Shelby is an iconicAmerican brand and I wanted to celebrate their achievements and the markthey’ve left on American design.
What are your best-selling watch styles at the moment?The new Revolution collection has had an incredible response, both theautomatic and the chronograph. We offer it in a number of variations,including a beautiful rose gold case. The Shelby, which is a limited editionwithin the Revolution collection, is extremely popular and is mostlyreserved on pre-order.
What’s your personal favorite watch these days and why?Recently, I’ve been wearing a steel chronograph Revolution with a bracelet.It has a beautiful, clean aesthetic and I like the heft and feel of it. Plus it’s a
sport watch, so I also appreciate its ruggedness.
And your personal favorite car?There are so many beautiful cars out there that it’s difficult to pickone, but my favorite genre is certainly American muscle. There’san elegant simplicity to American muscle cars, both vintage and
modern, that I find appealing. It’s that simple design thatmakes it so easy for owners to customize and improve
them, and essentially express their own personalities.
“I enjoy the mechanical nature of cars.They’re a lot like timepieces: thousandsof machined parts coming together tocreate one cohesive mechanicalmovement.” –Evan Yurman, Director of Design, Men’s and Timepieces, David Yurman
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From fashion to jewelry, Art Deco is currently the leading styleinspiration. “And come this spring and summer, it will get stronger,then even bigger by fall/winter 2013,” says Ellen Sideri, CEO of ESP
Trendlab in New York City, which tracks fashion trends and cultural patterns.Interestingly, the real excitement isn’t about original vintage jewelry andfashion, but rather contemporary styles inspired by that roarin’ era of the1920s and ’30s. It’s more “Deco redefined.” Each in its own signature style,luxury brands are creating modern collections based on design elementsthat defined the Deco movement: streamlined shapes, a strong color palette,graphic patterns, geometric stone cuts, linear symmetry, elongatedsilhouettes and ancient Egyptian and Aztec forms.
FILM AND FASHION INFLUENCESBefore we tell you what you should look for and how to wear it, let’s explorethe big question of why Deco, why now? What brought on jewelry’sobsession with the brilliance of the Jazz Age? In spring 2013, The GreatGatsby remake hits theatres and, with A-lister Leonardo DiCaprio starring asJay Gatsby, Art Deco designs will be very much in the spotlight.
Added to that, in both ready-to-wear and couture for 2012/2013, ArtDeco references ruled the runways. Sideri notes, “We’re seeing lots ofbeads, feathers, and embroidery—but elegant and luxurious—with one
designer after another using the 1920s (and the 1910s) as their muse.” Forhis fall/winter haute couture collection, Jean Paul Gaultier has embraced theperiod in a big way, with highly graphic gold metal cage designs pieced intodresses and jackets, as well as softer glam flapper looks. And AlexanderMcQueen’s 2013 resort collection spectacularly marries Art Deco withinspirations from the linear work of the legendary Gustav Klimt.
Amanda Gizzi, director of communications for the Jewelry InformationCenter in New York, explains: “As our country has been coming out ofdifficult economic times, more and more customers are asking for jewelrythat isn’t cookie-cutter. And these modern pieces, which are influenced byDeco but a bit edgier, are perfectly suited to what they want.”
THE “NEW DECO” LOOKTo do New Deco, there are a few jewelry items you want on your wish list:
TASSEL EARRINGS AND PENDANTS Swinging tassel earrings and
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Nicole Kidman wears Deco-inspired earrings
Above from left: Stephen Webster Cascade tassel earrings withblue sapphires and white diamonds in 18K white gold from theForget Me Knot collection; Stephen Webster Forget Me KnotCascade pendant in 18K white gold; Ivanka Trump black onyxpendant from the Gilded Cage collection in 18K gold
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pendants were the perfect complements to high-hemline dresses, andtoday you’ll find lots of colorful versions in whatever gemstone you like.
ROPES OF PEARLS If you already have a strand of opera-lengthpearls, think Clara Bow or Daisy Buchanan and drape them on! Then be sureto get another long rope of pearls to layer in; finish the look by knotting thatsecond strand. The knotted pearl necklace is back!
DANGLY COLORED-GEM DROPS “Decoearrings are always very desirable atauction,” says Ann Lange, senior vicepresident and director of jewelry for theprestigious auction house DoyleNew York. “The linear hanging kind,because they’re simple yet theyhave strong design.”
DIAMOND CASCADEEARRINGS In the ’20s and ’30s,women often donned earringsmade of cascading diamonds toadd femininity to their newly in-vogue short bobbed haircuts.Back then, diamond chandeliers(as they’re now known) replacedear clips, hair combs and hat pins.
BIG GEOMETRIC RINGSRings were large and rectangular,and women often woreseveral on one hand.For evening, oversizedemeralds and rubiesplayed a strong role, inwhite or yellow metal.Contemporary Deco jewelrygives you lots of priceoptions, with many brands evenmaking Deco-style uber-rings withsterling silver and natural gemstones.
BANGLES AND BRACELETSWhen women started wearing sleevelessstyles, bracelets became an important accessory.Bangles were clustered on their wrists or higher onthe upper arms. As for flexible gemstone bracelets,Lange says, “Deco diamond bracelets are also very desirableat our auctions; the workmanship was exceptional.”
DECO-THEME PIECES If you’re someone who likesto wear symbolic jewelry, there’s a lot of New Decopieces inspired by the iconography of the ’20s and ’30s,skyscrapers like the Eiffel Tower and the ChryslerBuilding á la the era’s unique architectural movement. Orchoose something unique with carvings or silhouettes ofpyramids, obelisks, palm fronds and lotus flowers—motifs thatoften appeared in period pieces, influenced by the 1922 discoveryof King Tut’s tomb.
NEW DECO CUTS & COLORS CUTS With the exception of tiny beads used for tassels, reminiscent of
renowned Deco jewelers like Jean Fouquet, the geometric bent of Art Decojewelry design is typically achieved by incorporating angular stones,
especially emerald cuts. “In our Important Estate Jewelry auctions, the topthree diamond cuts in original Art Deco are emerald, Asscher and cushion,”says Lange. “Emerald cuts are forever classics, and I’m seeing a lot ofinterest in contemporary jewelry with cushion cuts.” Step-cut shapes liketrapezoids and half-moons are often seen as side stones in Deco designs,
so this year and going forward, you’ll see them in the New Decocollections, too. Actress Sofia Vergara’s engagement
ring, for example, features a cushion-cut centerstone with a trapezoid diamond on either side.
COLORS Deco jewelry tends to rely onbold gemstone colors, in contrast to the
austerity of the Edwardian period thatpreceded the Roaring ’20s. The most
notable shades are black, green, redand blue, plus white, which, if done inenamel, for example, can impart adistinctive boldness.
Black: Onyx was perhaps themost widely used black gemstoneduring the 1920s and ’30s, so someNew Deco pieces incorporate it,too. But they more often featureblack diamonds, black sapphiresand black opals.
Green: “Carved jade was [used]in a lot of vintage Deco,” notes Lange,
so modern jewelry artisans arefavoring this green varietyas well. But emeralds and
agates are two other greenfavorites. This year, in fact,
emeralds are so hot in fashionthat it may even be difficult for
May-born women (whosebirthstone is emerald) to get their
hands on it!Red: Rubies, ruby-red enamels and deep
red corals top the list of must-have New Decoreds, but especially ruby, as Lange notes, “because
there were a lot of Burma rubies in original Art Decojewelry.” Gizzi adds, “Since this movement started to grow, I’ve seen a lot
more dark-red corals in jewelry—something I hadn’t seen in a long time.”Blue: Look for primary-color blue gems, like lapis-lazuli and
sapphire, but also cobalt blue alternative materials like enamel, resinand ceramic. A wealth of lapis jewelry was found in King Tut’s tomb, a
key reason the blue gem became an important influence on jewelryof the period.
White: Rock crystal, white pearls and white diamonds top NewDeco’s white stone list. “Certainly, rock crystal was used a lot in ArtDeco—it was very prized then and it is now, too,” says Lange. “There
were also lots of natural pearls back then.” Consider, too, some of theNew Deco pieces that mix black Tahitian pearls with white metal, as theblack-and-white color scheme was a key color combination then and now.
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Over the decades, numerousHollywood film stars have beenbitten by the racing bug. There
may be some profound reasons for this, or itmay simply be that famous actors areaccustomed to glamour and attention.When filming is over, the thirst for theexcitement, danger and competition kicksin. (Or as Paul Newman once put it, “There’sno acting needed when driving; it’s just youand the machine.”)
The connection between film stars andmotor racing dates back to the turn of the 20th century, when BarneyOldfield became the first man to travel at one mile per minute. His fame asa racecar driver led to film stardom in the first half of that century. Asignificant number of racing films were made during that time, but thegreatest of all was John Frankenheimer’s 1966 film Grand Prix starringJames Garner. Garner went on to form a successful racing organizationcalled American International Racers (AIR); when filming was completed,his cars raced with considerable success at Le Mans, Daytona, Sebring andother famous race circuits around the world. Steve McQueen’s film Le Mansmay not have been a critic’s choice for best drama, but the racing actionwas brilliant, and his reputation as an accomplished racecar driver andmotorcycle racer subsequently grew. Paul Newman filmed Winning aroundthe same time; while it also lacked dramatic quality, the racing scenes
filmed at the Indianapolis 500 broughtviewers to the edge of their seats.Newman’s racing was legendary, and at theage of 80 he was even part of a winningteam at the Rolex 24 at Daytona.
James Dean, James Coburn and TomCruise also enjoyed motor racing, earningrespect in the amateur ranks of the sport.But today it’s Patrick Dempsey who charmsrace fans on and off the track. His dedicationto the sport is unparalleled as a driver, teamowner and ambassador for motor racing.
Actors may not appreciate equal billing on film credits, but at a race circuit,they overwhelmingly acknowledge the team effort, giving much credit to theircrews, their sponsors and their cars. Famous names like Ferrari, Porsche, AstonMartin, Lotus, Corvette, BMW and others have loyal fans of their own. In certaincases, the driver and the car are even upstaged by the race circuit. Just hearingnames like Daytona, Sebring, Le Mans, Monaco, Spa-Francorchamps andMonza brings intense emotion to motor racing enthusiasts.
And just as actors aspire to win an Academy Award, racecar driversdream of winning a series championship. In 2012, endurance road racing inAmerica celebrated two remarkable anniversaries: The Rolex 24 at Daytonamarked its 50th and Sebring its 60th. Both venues have earned a uniqueplace in the history of international motorsports—stars in their own right. Above: Patrick Dempsey enjoys a day at the races.
THE THRILL OF VICTORYCARS, STARS AND HISTORIC RACE CIRCUITS. BY DAVID A. ROSE
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StrikeaChordFashion that moves your soul and sings your style.
On Her: Sweater - One TeaspoonPants - BishopShoes - Shutz from Repertoire
On Him: See Inside
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Little Red CorvetteNothing says show me the dance floorquite like the LRD (little red dress). An unexpected element would be apowerful necklace in an equally strongcolor, such as this Stephen Websterpendant in sugalite. This look doesn'tneed much more to scream "I wannadance with somebody!"
Dress - Dolce Vita
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Charles Krypell Medallion Pendant $5,840;Marco Bicego 18K Yellow Gold SapphireNecklace $4,820; David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Oval Link Chain Necklace$5,600; David Yurman 18K Yellow Goldand Diamond Lantana Necklace $7,300;David Yurman 18K Yellow Gold Infinity Station Necklace $4,200; David Yurman18K Yellow Gold Quatrefoil Station Necklace $4,950
Marco Bicego 18K YellowGold and Sapphire SivigliaEarrings $1,580
Roberto Coin Fantasia Cocktail Ring withRutilated Onyx Doublet and Diamonds$6,000; Roberto Coin Fantasia CocktailRing with Rutilated Smoky Quartz Doublet and Diamonds $6,000
18K Yellow Gold DiamondHoop Earrings $8,580
David Yurman Ladies18K Rose Gold ClassicWatch $35,000
18K Yellow Gold 3-RowMulti-Color TourmalineBracelet $26,140
Alternate PairingsWarm up this look with gold and earthtones paired with color. The neckline onthis dress is perfect for stacked necklacesthat create texture and shimmer.
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If you are in the mood tofeel cozy while still lookingfashionable, look no furtherthan this incredibly stylishsweater jacket from Iro. Bypairing it with a simple tonaltop and muted crimsondenim, it allows you to create a little more noisewith the jewelry.
Crimson & Clover
Gentlemen, if you want tomake a fashion statementthis season, invest in apair of crimson pants.Balance the look with adark navy jacket and tryadding a tonal plaid bow tie. Don't forget animportant statementpiece like a bold watch orbracelet to polish o! this look.
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Alternate PairingsFor Her: We love the texture of this Yurmannecklace, which complements the texture of thesweater jacket. The Rhodonite pieces pick upthe color of the muted crimson pants.For Him: Gold is back! The warmth of rose goldpairs perfectly with the crimson pant andnavy jacket.
On Him:Shirt - D/D from MilkbarPants - Penguin from Milk BarJacket - G-Star Raw from BrigadeBow Tie - ALP from RowePocket Square - The Hillside from BrigadeShoes - H by Hudson from Repertoire
On Her:Jacket - IroShirt - Rory BecaPants - MotherShoes - Shutz from Repertoire
David Yurman Sterling Silver CableCoil Necklace with Diamonds $3,400
18K Yellow Gold RhodoniteRing with Rutile QuartzOverlay and Diamonds$5,280; Sterling Silver withBlack Rhodium FinishRhodonite Necklace withRutile Quartz Overlay andDiamonds $2,057
Penny Preville 18K YellowGold Turquoise and DiamondEarrings $3,620
David Yurman Sterling Silver Dog TagNecklace $460; Stephen Webster SterlingSilver and Black Onyx Bracelet $1,295
Rolex Gents 18K Rose Gold CosmographDaytona Watch $28,800
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Where's The Party?Shimmy in style this season in an unexpected mix of black,cobalt and ivory; the strength of this color combinationspeaks volumes about your confident style. Allow theshiny top to stand alone by forgoing a necklace, stackinglots of bracelets and adding a bold colorful ring.
Jacket - GreylinTop - Dolce VitaPants - Mother
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Di Modolo Sterling Silver TriadraDrop Earrings $275
14K White Gold Black Diamond Necklace$2,125; Sterling Silver Black Diamond Necklace,$2,749; 18K White Gold Black Diamond Neck-lace $2,345; Sterling Silver and 18K YellowGold Diamond and Geode Pendant $2,118
18K White Gold DiamondPavé Mesh Bracelet $52,000
Black Ceramic Wide DominoBracelet with 18K Rose GoldDiamond Pavé $4,178
18K White Gold WhiteAgate and Black andWhite Diamond Earrings$2,985
Bell & Ross Ladies Stainless Steel andBlack Ceramic AviationWatch $5,300
White Ceramic DominoRing with 18K Rose GoldDiamond Pavé $2,858Black Ceramic DominoRing with 18K Rose GoldDiamond Pavé $2,858
Alternate PairingsCeramics o!er a sleek tailored look to any outfit.Try pairing with diamonds or leather cords for agreat contrast.
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Smooth CriminalStrut your dangerous side in style this seasonby mixing leather, cashmere, feathers, silk anddenim. Don't fear the desire to mix and matchunexpected elements while topping it all o!with minimal statement jewelry.
Jacket - RailsSweater - JamisonTop - For Love & LemonsDenim - NSFHat - Lovely Bird
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Ramblin' ManA comfortable look of a T-shirt, jeans and a flannel can be e!ortlessly pulled together just by adding a tailored cardiganand stylish jewelry.
Cardigan - Reigning Champ from BrigadeShirt - G-Star Raw from BrigadeTee - Topman from Milk BarDenim - Civilianaire from Milk Bar
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It’s All In FunThere has never been a better time tohave fun with your jewelry wardrobeby mixing in alternate materials andstyles. From macrame to jade to shell,designers are utilizing varied materialsto create jewelry in wide variety ofprice points.
18K Yellow Gold and GreenAmethyst Earrings $2,800
Sterling Silver and 14KYellow Gold Sapphire andDiamond Earrings $3,248
Assorted Macrame BraceletsStarting at $500
18K Yellow Gold Citrine,Black Jade and DiamondFashion Ring $990
John Hardy Small Dragon Ringwith Ruby, Cognac Quartz andDiamond Pavé in Sterling Silverand 18K Gold $1,895
Elizabeth Locke 19K YellowGold Venetian Glass IntaglioBracelet $10,450
David Yurman Ladies StainlessSteel and Black Ceramic ClassicWatch $5,600
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Cartier Tank AnglaiseMid-sized in Pink Goldand Steel $10,836
David Yurman Sterling Silver BijouxNecklace $1,200; David Yurman 18KYellow Gold Diamond Station Neck-lace $3,900; David Yurman BlackenedSterling Silver and 18K Yellow GoldBead Station Necklace $650; DavidYurman 18K Yellow Gold Box ChainNecklace $4,450; Michael Bondanza18K Yellow Gold Amber Station Necklace $3,450
Assorted Macrame BraceletsStarting at $500
18K Rose Gold White Shell andBrown Diamond Earrings $83518K Rose Gold Brown DiamondPavé Stud Earrings $1,205
Sterling Silver withRhodium FinishLabradorite and Dia-mond Earrings $2,420
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Bésame MuchoFashion is a delicate dance of superb clothingmixed with impeccable jewels. The lace detail ofthis basic black ensemble creates the perfectbackdrop to showcase a glamorous emerald colorstory and stunning stones.
Black Lace Romper - Dolce Vita
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Alternate PairingsYellow gold is back in a bigway, and with a pop of colorfrom turquoise, these piecesare perfect with this blackromper look.
Rolex Ladies 18K Yellow GoldPearlmaster Watch $30,150
Sterling Silver and 14K YellowGold Sapphire and DiamondEarrings $5,008
Elizabeth Locke 19K Yellow GoldTurquoise Earrings $4,550
Elizabeth Locke 19K Yellow GoldVolterra Link Necklace $16,100Elizabeth Locke 19K Yellow GoldTurquoise Pendant $3,175
Ippolita 18K YellowGold Hematite Doubletand Diamond LollipopRing $3,295
Marco Bicego 18K Yellow GoldPositano Link Bracelet $9,910
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Welcome to the JungleFollow the peplum trend into thejungle this season with a leopardprinted sweater in a neutral hue.Layer elegant strands of pearlsmixed with diamonds to softenthis dynamic look.
Sweater - Dolce VitaPants - James
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Jumpin' Jack FlashThe man about town is ready to goanywhere just by adding a bow tie in aquirky print to a casual jacket for anunexpected, stylish ensemble.
Shirt - Shipley & Halmos from BrigadeVest - Rag & Bone from BrigadeJacket - BLK DNM NYC from BrigadePants - Topman from Milk BarBow tie - Rings & Algebra from Brigade
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Let’s Get SeriousWhen it’s time to find that special high-fashion piecefor your next occasion, you can trust Bruce G. WeberPrecious Jewels to have just what you need. Fromthe traditional to the exotic, we have it all.
18K Yellow Gold GreenAmazonite Doubletand Diamond FashionRing $5,280
18K Rose Gold Turquoise, Amethyst andDiamond Ring $4,060; 18K Rose GoldSemi-Precious and Diamond Bracelet$4,060; 18K Yellow Gold Turquoise,White Agate and Diamond Ring $1,669
18K White and Yellow GoldEmerald and Diamond Ring$77,190; 18K White GoldSapphire and Diamond Ring$29,644; 18K White GoldTanzanite and DiamondRing $15,600
Marco Bicego 18K Yellow Gold andSapphire Siviglia Earrings $3,310
David Yurman LadiesStainless Steel and 18KRose Gold ClassicWatch $4,800
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Charles Krypell 18K White Gold Diamond,Sapphire and Aquamarine Circle Pendant$13,790; Charles Krypell 18K White GoldDiamond, Pink Sapphire and RubelitePendant $9,990
Roberto Coin 18K RoseGold Moresque DiamondRing $11,480
18K Rose GoldAmethyst and DiamondFashion Ring $5,445
18K Rose Gold Pearl andDiamond Earrings $7,540
Penny Preville 18K Yellow GoldMoonstone and Diamond Ring$3,113; Penny Preville 18K YellowGold Labradorite and DiamondNecklace $2,783
Rolex Ladies Stainless Steel and 18KRose Gold Datejust Watch $14,800
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Johnny B. GoodA relaxed jacket paired with a plaidshirt and jeans looks put togetherwhile still being comfortable. Tryadding a skinny tie to give you theoption of accessorizing a little morewith a chic tie bar.
Jacket - G-Star Raw from BrigadeShirt - Topman from Milk BarVest - Topman from Milk BarPants - Topman from Milk BarShoes - H by Hudson from Repertoire
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Alternate PairingsMen’s jewelry is extremely versatile,and the neutral color palette of thegray blazer and blue jeans leaves youroptions wide open. Lose the tie, openthe collar and you can add somenecklaces for even more options.
David Yurman SterlingSilver Royal Cord OnyxCufflinks $850
David Yurman Sterling Silver OnyxInlay Tie Bar $325; David Yurman Ster-ling Silver Pietersite Inlay Tie Bar $375 David Yurman Sterling Silver Maritime
Link Bracelet $795; John Hardy SterlingSilver and Stainless Steel Lapis BeadBracelet $695
Cartier Gents StainlessSteel Ballon BleuChronograph Watch$10,300
John Hardy Sterling Silver and Stain-less Steel Bedeg Necklace $375; DavidYurman Sterling Silver Black DiamondStar Dog Tag Necklace $1,050; DavidYurman Sterling Silver Onyx Chevron Dog Tag Necklace $550
David Yurman Sterling SilverClassic Cable Money Clip $395;David Yurman Sterling SilverWaves Money Clip $595
Rolex Gents Stainless SteelExplorer Watch $6,550
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NEW AND NON-TRADITIONAL
T H E R I N G S BY LAURIE SCHECHTER
ince engagement and wedding rings are choices youlive with forever, it’s no wonder that current bridalring trends reflect the individual style and personalityof their wearers more than a strict tradition or acertain set of rules. In fact, non-traditional is the new
trend! One has only to look to recent famous weddings and engagementsfor proof: think Angelina Jolie’s custom-designed engagement ring ofgraduated tablet-shaped diamonds, or the new Mrs. Mark Zuckerbergand Jessica Simpson, both showing off ruby engagement rings.
Many of today’s rings are rooted in history. The giving of rings alongwith taking vows of marriage dates back to ancient times. The weddingband, fashioned into a circle, symbolizes never-ending immortal love, and
the finger it is worn on was thought to have a special vein connecteddirectly to the heart. Both customs are said to have originated in AncientEgypt.
The forerunner to the modern-day engagement ring was the ancientGreeks’ betrothal rings. Early betrothal rings from the Middle Ages, called‘‘posy’’ rings, were inscribed with poems and love notes. Engagementrings with diamonds were first given by royalty and nobles beginning in the15th century, mixed with rubies in the 17th and 18th centuries, and hadmessages spelled out in colored stones in the 18th and 19th centuries.Today’s betrothed have all this history to mine, with the benefit ofmodernity found in unusual designs and wide range of metals, stones andshapes available.
UNIQUE OPTIONS ABOUND TO SUIT EVERY COUPLE’S TASTE.
1.RETURN OF THE HALOIn actuality, the halo has never really gone away, but it has been trending more strongly for the past few years, which aligns with the reigningpopularity of round diamond cuts. The difference now is the variety of designs available, and the cuts and arrangement of the stones. Double halos withtwo rows of surrounding stones, three-stone rings (a descendent of the early 20th-century princess ring) incorporating halo diamonds, and the still-trending-strong eternity wedding bands with halo diamonds are all turns on the halo’s road to success. A. Jaffe reports, ‘‘Styles with cushion shapedhalos surrounding the center diamond, as well as a cushion cut diamond standing alone in the center setting, are very popular engagement rings.Matching halo earrings and pendants for the bride have also become increasingly popular.’’
2.RESPONSIBLY SOURCEDChoosing diamonds that are sourced in an ethical manner isincreasingly important among socially conscious brides. Withoutquestion, all the stones we sell in our store are responsiblysourced. Forevermark is among those that guarantee diamondsare carefully selected to meet “high standards of business, socialand environmental integrity" (less than 1% of the world'sdiamonds are eligible to become a Forevermark diamond).Along with this heightened consciousness is the popularity of“recycling” diamonds: wearing vintage or heritage rings, familyheirlooms which can be adapted and updated for a fresh look.
3.COLOR MY WORLDColor seems to be the biggest driver at retail today. It’s the big story for women’sand men’s fashion on the runways and in thestores. Today’s bride, to set herself apart, mighteven opt for color instead of traditional white forher wedding dress. And color is, of course, also abig trend in engagement rings. Beautiful coloreddiamonds and other colored gemstones are surgingin popularity in no small part due to the Duchess ofCambridge’s (previously Princess Diana’s) gorgeoussapphire engagement ring.
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THE UNIVERSAL STANDARD BY WHICH GEMS ARE JUDGED.
Natural DiamondNot Synthetic
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Laser Inscription Registry NumberGIA 16354621
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A GIA report is certainty from the source.
As creator of the 4Cs and the International Diamond Grading System ™,
GIA sets the standards for diamond assessment, worldwide. Unbiased. Scientifi c.
A report from GIA gives you a clear understanding of your diamond’s quality.
Look for GIA Diamond Grading Reports and the jewelers who o! er them. www.4cs.gia.edu
PEACE OF MIND STARTS WITH PROOF OF QUALITY.
MICHELLE HOLDGRAFER knows jewelry from the inside, out.
T hree things a jeweler can’t do without. Quality gems and jewelry. A personable and knowledgeable sales sta! . Customer service that exceeds all expectations.
How did you get into the business? My passion for jewelry led to a Fine Arts degree in Jewelry Design and a Graduate Gemologist degree. I honed my skills at a local jewelry store, which helped me further my career.
All-time favorite piece of jewelry? My diamond engagement ring. Being in the jewelry business, there was no way I was letting anyone surprise me! He came along, of course, but I got to choose the perfect setting and gem for me. To this day, I love it still!
Most valuable lesson learned at work? Always treat your customers the way you want to be treated yourself.
What should a customer always look for? A reputable and trustworthy jeweler with credentials to back them up. That’s where GIA comes in.
Why is a GIA report so important? GIA is an institute recognized worldwide as the fi rst and foremost leader in grading gems. There is no higher standard. It is an unbiased independent source. That gem is what the report says that it is!
Insider’s tip? Always shop for the real thing! A GIA report with any diamond provides absolute assurance. And remember, you get what you paid for.
Best source for diamond know-how? 4cs.gia.edu. Not only to explain what to look for in a diamond, it’s information jewelers use themselves.
PRICELESS INSIGHT
TRENDS FOR SAME-SEX COUPLESAccording to recent stats, there are currently around 50,000 same-sex marriages in the United States. This number will continue togrow, and many brands are tailoring their designs to appeal to theemerging market. Of course, since same-sex marriages aregrounded in the same traditions as conventional marriages, many ofthese design trends cross over to the mainstream.
VINTAGE AND VINTAGE-LOOK ENGAGEMENT RINGSSome women in same-sex marriages are opting for customaryengagement and wedding rings, but with more of a personalstatement. Perhaps because of the sentimental value that they hold,vintage and vintage-look rings bring to mind the sentiments behinda marriage itself. (ChristineQuinn, New York City’s CityCouncil Speaker, marriedusing her fiancée’s mother’sengagement ring.) Vintage-inspired is also becoming acoveted look in new rings.Pavé-set diamonds, intricate hand engraving, filigree work and halosare all details reflecting this movement.
WEDDING BANDS AND COMMITMENT RINGSLike the alternative lifestyle they represent, same-sex couples arechoosing alternatives for their wedding bands. In traditional yellowor white gold, there might be some kind of unique treatment, likehammered details, on the band. But rings in less common metals arewhere personal statements can really stand out, especially for men.
BioBlu27 Cobalt, the samematerial used in aerospace andmedical applications, has aunique look and is available withdiamonds or without.
And with new ring stylescome new traditions. Some
women are foregoing engagement rings altogether, while men canopt for man-gagement rings: wedding bands worn on the right handbefore the marriage, then transferred to the left during the weddingceremony (a mini-trend in opposite sex relationships, as well).
At the end of the day, says Dan Scott, CMO of Scott Kay, ‘‘Loveis love. We need to remind ourselves that wedding bands are muchmore than jewelry; wedding bands embody precious, lifelong vowsmade between any two people in love." And no matter the sexualorientation, today’s couples are choosing rings that suit theirpersonal style.
5.WIDENYOURHORIZONSWide diamond bands andchannel rings—where theband can be any width withdiamonds filling the“channel” in the center—aretrending as wedding bandsand, in some cases, caneven serve as both theengagement and weddingring. With the high-poweredreal estate it occupies on thefinger, it’s a glamorous andpractical all-in-one statement.
6.MIXING IT UPUsing alternative metals and mixing metals are trends, and the uniqueoptions available have increased at an exponential rate. In both engagementrings and women’s wedding bands, there’s been a strong introduction of rosegold on its own or mixed with white gold, platinum or yellow gold. In men’swedding bands, in addition to the classic yellow gold, white gold andplatinum, there are many examples of alternate metals and materials:everything from palladium, tungsten carbide and cobalt to ceramic, titaniumand seranite, all with two-tone as a leading direction.
4.I’LL TAKE MINEWITH A TWISTYou can’t get much more non-traditionaland unique than a twisted bandengagement ring. It’s an individualstatement with a modern spin that canquickly update the classic solitaire or takepavé in a new direction. In streamlinedmetal or an all-diamond band, it’s anattention grabber either way.
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Something Even Newer
T H E D E TA I L S BY LISA MONTEMORRA MENGHI
SOMETHING OLD• Think out of the box. Your
‘somethings’ can be places ordecorations instead of wornitems. One example: hold yourwedding at a historic site.
• Display old photos of ancestors(extra points if taken on theirwedding days) at your ceremonyand/or reception. It’s heartfeltand gives your guests an insightinto your family history.
• Wear lace or a button from afamily member’s wedding dressin your hair, or incorporate itinto your bouquet.
• Have your ring bearer carry therings in a treasured heirloominstead of on the standard satin
pillow. A jewelry box from abeloved family member couldalso hold a flower girl’s petals.
• Instead of wearing heirloomjewelry in its intended manner,pin or sew it onto your gown asa featured design element.
• Find an alternative use for yourmother’s or grandmother’s veil.Use it to wrap your bouquet ordrape it over a photo display table.
SOMETHINGBORROWED• Borrow a family tablecloth to
dress up the escort card or guest
book table. It will elicit goodmemories of shared familymeals and togetherness.
• Give your grandmother’s crystalcandleholders or vase a vacationfrom the curio cabinet with aplace of honor at your ceremony.
• Borrow a pretty silver knifefrom a friend or family memberand use it to cut the cake.
• Set your sweetheart table withheirloom china and silver, tomake your first meal as husbandand wife even more special.
• If your parents are sentimental,they probably still have theirwedding cake topper. Get it outof that dusty box in the garageand give it another go.
SOMETHING BLUE• Incorporate a beautiful blue
stone or side stones into yourwedding band. Sapphire, bluetopaz, tanzanite and aquamarineare all excellent choices.
• Why not wear a pair of strappy blueevening shoes? They’ll be a fun flashof color beneath your dress.
• Getting rid of wedding cake guilt
is easy: decorate it with deliciousfresh blueberries and meet yourdaily fruit quota!
• When you go for your weddingday pedicure, choose a prettypale blue. Or how about a stripof blue to replace the white on aFrench manicure?
• Use a small blue clutch for yourlipstick, cell phone and otherwedding day necessities.
• Signature drinks are always fun.Why not use Blue Curaçao toconcoct your custom cocktail?
• Splurge on luxurious bluelingerie for your wedding night.
SOMETHING NEW• A brand new piece of jewelry,
of course! You’ll be investing inan heirloom that will havespecial meaning for the nextgeneration of your family.
AS TIME MOVES FORWARD, SO DOES OUR DESIRE TO RE-INVENT OLD TRADITIONS.
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Embellish your bouquet
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T H E S T O R I E S BY MICHAL DIMICELI
had always wanted a vintage wedding,and my dream came true on Saturday, June 9th, 2012 when I wed theman of my dreams in Madison, Connecticut. We worked hard to get allthe details right, but I swear it was a few pieces of jewelry from mybeloved late great-grandmother that made the day magical.
My dress was a magnificent 1960s lace gown I discovered at my localconsignment shop. It had puffy shoulders and a high collar, but I saw thepotential and had it tailored into a sleeveless mermaid shape. The veil wasthe original, also from the ’60s, and the engagement and wedding ringswere English platinum dating from the early 1900s.
The ceremony and reception were held at the beautiful MadisonBeach Club, which dates back to the 1920s. My family and I have spentmany happy times there, so it was a delight to share it with 140 people Iadore. We collected old mason jars to use as flower vases, and I decoratedthe reception with family wedding photos going back three generations.
Everything was in place for my vintage theme, but the mostimportant element was surely the influence of my great-grandmother,Mama Crowley. As a kid, I’d spend hours sitting with Mama. She wasconfined to her bed, but always looked elegant in her silk and lace robe,with her pink high-heel slippers waiting on the floor. I can’t remembernow what we talked about, but I do remember loving to be in herpresence and arranging all of her glass figurines and miniature Limogesshoes (a wonderful collection I now own).
Mama Crowley loved family, loved to travel and always lookedstylish. She believed in living life fully and with passion...and that youmight as well look beautiful while you’re doing it! I learned so muchfrom her, and I know that she shaped the woman I am today. Althoughwe lost her almost 30 years ago, I’ve felt her presence throughout mylife, never more so than on my wedding day. My lovely grandmotherJoan is convinced that her mother (Mama Crowley) sent me Joe. He iseverything I could have asked for in a life partner, and exactly who mygreat-grandmother would have chosen for me.
The weather on the morning of June 9th was a little iffy, so myhairstylist (of all people) suggested that I leave rosary beads facing outsideto guarantee sunshine. It just so happens that I had packed MamaCrowley’s rosary beads at the last minute, so my mother dutifully hungthem from the balcony of my hotel room. The weather continued to betouch-and-go for a while, but the minute I took my first step down theaisle, Mama cleared the skies and the weather stayed gorgeous for theremainder of the day. (I should mention that Mama was a novice nunbefore she married, so I’m sure she had some pull…)
Not only did Mama’s rosary beads work their magic on my big day,but I also wore her gold and pearl drop earrings and her pearl andsapphire gold bracelet, connecting me physically, emotionally andspiritually to this amazing lady. I look forward to passing on the love,traditions and family heirlooms to my future family.
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EXPLORE THE LITTLE LUXURIES THE WORLD HAS TO OFFER.BY DONALD CHARLES RICHARDSON
TRUFFLE TIME!Every autumn, New York’s famed SD26 offers white trufflesgathered in the Piedmont region of Italy. To celebrate thearrival of these delicacies, the restaurant presents a specialmenu (through December). Marisa May, who owns and runsSD26 with her father, Tony May, has a favorite among theelaborate dishes: uovo in raviolo con burro tartufato.Created by Nino Bergese (personal chef to the last king ofItaly) and now prepared by SD26 chef Matteo Bergamini, asingle, large raviolo is stuffed with a barely cooked eggwhose yolk spills forth into a sauce of brown butter, allunder a mantle of white truffles. SD26’s wine director,Michael Doctor, pairs this treat with a Barolo, La Corda dellaBriccolina, Batasiolo 1995. Ms. May ha gusto bella.
UPSTAGEDRenée Fleming, the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, and the New York Pops are just a few of the artists performing at Carnegie Hall thisseason. You could buy tickets, but to really be involved in these remarkable occasions, join the Patrons. You’ll have access to rehearsals and meet-the-artistcocktail parties, a ticket concierge to arrange for special seating requests, and the very glamorous Opening Night Gala. In addition, Patrons are offered oneof the most fascinating insider experiences in New York City: while telling stories and sharing his extraordinary knowledge, Carnegie Hall archivist GinoFrancesconi escorts Patrons on a private tour up, down and all around, including visits to the Maestros’ Suite and other fascinating parts of the historichall. Chances are this excursion will end on a high note.
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LAGERFELD’SODYSSEY It’s hard to imagine Monte Carlo’s belle epochHotel Metropole being any more stylish. Agathering place for the social and chic since1886, the Metropole has lavish guest rooms, acomfortable bar with outstanding wines, and aconcierge who can arrange pretty muchanything, from racecar driving to co-piloting afighter jet. However, the Metropole is addingadditional opulence. Designer Karl Lagerfeld hasrecently revamped the outdoor spaces—including the pool, terrace and gardens—andeven added a new Joel Robuchon restaurant(this one has a Mediterranean-influenced menu).One of Lagerfeld’s most impressive innovationsis a fresco-style installation of 15 imposing glasspanels portraying Ulysses’ journey.
ACTIVE ISLANDAh, winter vacation. You might locate a secluded beach and stretch outin the sun. Or, you could sail over to the Bitter End Yacht Club on VirginGorda, where there’s lots to do. Take to the water: Bitter End’s fleet hasover 100 vessels, including sailboats, catamarans, kayaks, paddleboatsand motorboats. Shape up: Fitness guru Andrea Metcalf offers one-on-one training. Give a party: Bitter End will bring in a major musical act(The Beach Boys and Michael McDonald have been booked in the past).Indulge: Winston’s Bakery is known around the world for its breads,pastries and luscious desserts. And if you really just want to chill: BitterEnd has three white sand beaches where you can simply sit.
WEAVING PAST AND PRESENTVojtech Blau is the only business in the United States dedicatedexclusively to tapestries. By appointment only, clients can discoversome of the world’s most exquisite examples of woven art. DirectorSimona Blau, a brilliant historian and art collector, started with creationsfrom the 16th through 18th centuries and has recently added worksthough the mid-20th century. Among the marvelous pieces displayedon the walls of her attractive showroom are Flemish and Brugestapestries along with creations by Alexander Calder, whose interest intapestry led him to partner directly with Aubusson weavers, and SoniaDelaunay, one of the greatest translators of a modernist considerationof color and form to the material and texture of tapestry. Brilliantcombinations of ancient skill and contemporary art.
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Remember when the open skies were friendly and flying felt glamorous? Your vacation started at the airport, beforesecurity measures became a burden. Flight attendants were bright-eyed, gorgeous and envied for having the dream job. In-flight amenities were small treasures, and yes, bags flew free. We think it’s high time to bring the fun back to flying.
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FLYING CHEFSMost airline food is just dreadful, but TurkishAirlines has remedied the problem with on-boardchefs on all its long-haul, business class service. Sowhether you’re headed to Cape Town, Hong Kongor Istanbul, you can enjoy meals prepared by chefswith years of top restaurant and hotel experience.The menu includes traditional Turkish dishes aswell as international favorites like Chilean Sea Bass.In addition to the food, the business class service isimpeccable, with attentive flight attendants andplush sleep seats. With more than 200international flight destinations, you can enjoy adecent meal and great service around (and above)the globe. Visit turkishairlines.com. —JC
PARISIANPAMPERING
Dream up any excuse you can—birthday, anniversary, graduation—tofly to Paris in style on Open Skies, anall business class airline. Choosefrom a selection of unbelievablycomfortable BizBeds or ampleBizSeats. The flight attendants arefriendly and the fares are reasonablefor the service offered (check thewebsite for seasonal deals). Flightsfrom New York (Newark) arrive atOrly Ouest, a much smaller airportthat’s easier to navigate than Charlesde Gaulle, with the same directtransport links into the center ofParis. Visit flyopenskies.com. —JC
Arrive refreshed in anOpen Skies BizBed.
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WE HAVE LIFT-OFFOnly a cheeky billionaire like Sir Richard Branson can get awaywith using the term “Upper Class” to distinguish top-deckseating aboard his Virgin Atlantic flights. Considered business-class-affordable, yet not-quite-first class, the 33-seat cabinoffers fabulous quirks that make that other class the forgottenone. The nightclub-esque walk-up bar decked out in 1,000Swarovski crystals and manned by a generous bartender comesoff as exclusive and hip without seeming pretentiously stuffy.(Booze and that thick velvety curtain help, too.) Mood lightingchanges color throughout the flight, encouraging passengers to“relax, unwind, fall asleep and adjust time zones.” The lounge-like seats flip forward into the longest flat beds in business class,complete with down duvets. The black cotton sleepwear is acharming and comfy offering not to be passed up before youdisappear into the pod-like seats; they’re angled into aherringbone formation and enclosed with cubicle-like “suite”walls, so high that the person seated next to you has to peerover to communicate. The solution: Come mealtime, personalentertainment systems fold away so a couple can face oneanother to dine. Visit virginatlantic.com. —SL
THE GOLDEN AGE OF TRAVELEmbracing the idea that a luxe lifestyle shouldn’t stop when you’re suspended 34,000 feet above ground, Singapore Air has introduced the AirbusA380, a behemoth double-decker flying cruise ship. Enjoy one of the 60 leather lie-flat business class seats, the most spacious in the world at 34 incheswide, in the upper deck of the plane. When you’re not asleep beneath Givenchy bedding, the entertainment is addictive courtesy of SilverKris, anextensive multimedia library of current and classic movies and TV shows from around the world. A true mark of luxury is choice. That means makingdelightful decisions such as: Dom Perignon or Krug? Should I sample eight wine varietals or two Singapore Sling recipes? You’ll also relish the optionson the seasonal menu, served on fine Givenchy china and linens. Think capsicum confit and kalamata olive potatowa. (Passengers can pre-reserve theirentrées using the Book-The-Cook feature, exclusively at singaporeair.com.) And for $18,000 a seat, choose a Pullman train car-inspired single- ordouble-occupancy cabin suite—the ultimate in in-flight privacy. —SL
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Our national waistline may be expanding, but our palate hasevolved. Where ‘‘diet drinking’’ was once limited to rum and DietCoke or a cheap Chardonnay, we now want to have our mixology
cake and drink it, too.Enter the ‘‘skinny’’ cocktail. First
popularized by Real Housewife BethennyFrankel and her line of Skinnygirl pre-mixed cocktails (and now wines), the ideahas spread, particularly to beach andresort destinations where a few extracalories go a long way. New York’s HaruSushi recently launched a Skinny HappyHour. The very posh St. Julien Hotel andSpa in Boulder is offering an elegant line-up of low-cal and no-cal (mock)cocktails, as is the Saltbox gastropub inSan Diego. While most mixed drinks runin the 200 to 500 calorie range (ormore!), drinks on the new menu have asfew as 90 calories per glass (usually a 4-ounce serving) and are still full of flavor.
‘‘We have plenty of higher proofand classic cocktails on the menu,’’ saysErin-Elizabeth Williams, the beveragemanager for Saltbox. ‘‘But San Diego isalso a driving city and a fitness-orientedcity. The designated driver and dietershouldn’t have to miss out on all the fun.’’
Patti Stanger, host of Bravo’s TheMillionaire Matchmaker, agrees. Sherecently became a strategic partner at Ty-Ku spirits (sake, soju and liqueurs), in partbecause of her desire to promote tasty,low-cal cocktail options. ‘‘A while back, Ihad lost a lot of weight, and wantedsomething that could get me over first-datejitters without a lot of calories. Sake was thedrink.’’ A mojito made with Ty-Ku liqueur,
mint, Perrier and lime juice, for example, comes in at only 74 calories.In addition to the Skinnygirl brand, you’ll now find other pre-made and
low-cal options on liquor store shelves. New Zealand-based VnC Cocktails’pre-mixed drinks feature real fruit juices and about 14%
vodka or tequila, keeping calories down to around 150 aserving. And Voli Vodka drops its potency a bit (to 70proof), meaning the flavored brand requires less flavoring(sweeteners) to overcome the alcohol. Just remember—moderation is still the key. Drinking three or four of thesetasty treats leads to trouble. And a tighter-fitting dress.
SLENDERIZE YOUR COCKTAILS• Replace sodas and tonics with sparkling water. This
can cut your calories in half. (Mitigate flavor loss witha lime or grapefruit-flavored Perrier.)
• Use fresh, seasonal fruits rather than high-caloriepurees, juices or pre-bottled mixers.
• Replace rum or light whiskies with sake or soju, lowerin calories while still adding flavor (unlike vodka).
• Don't discount liqueurs: Cointreau has a lower caloriecount than many grain-distllied spirits, according toWilliams.
• Avoid booze with additives. Many lower-qualityliquors (and wines) add sugar, caramel and othergoodies to their ‘‘pure’’ product.
• When drinking (or mixing with) Champagne, develop ataste for the drier varieties (Extra Sec, Brut and UltraBrut) which have far less residual sugar.
• In the 1790s, before there were cocktails, there wereSlings: a little booze and a lot of water (think ScotchHighball). The Japanese drink similar cocktails, like 2
ounces of Hibiki or Yamakazi whiskey, with alarge dose of soda water and ice.
Refreshing and light. • Or follow Partida Tequila’s lead
with its signature margarita:using agave nectar andspring water in place of triplesec and reducing the tequilaby a half ounce shaves off
200 calories but actuallyenhances flavor.
LOW-CAL DRINKS THAT DON’T SKIMP ON TASTE. BY ROBERT HAYNES-PETERSON
SPIRITS
A Ty-Ku mojito with mint, Perrier andlime juice comes in at 74 calories.
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