29 Vicci MartinezGet to know the ultra talented and passionate

recording artist poised to make her mark on the music industry. Vicci Martinez offers a

rare and honest glimpse into her rockstar life.

InsIde Styled Right MAGAZINE15 Advice fRom clinton KellyThe host of TLC’s What Not To Wear shares the lessons he learned from coordinating hundreds of makeovers.

16 goodwill glAmOur team tackles the ultimate style challenge: we recreate designer runway looks with clothing from Seattle Goodwill--you won’t believe the results!

24 thRifting with Kim holcombThe KING-5 Evening Magazine host shares her best secrets for finding treasures at thrift stores.

36 Your HolidaY StYle GuideAffordable holiday style throughout.

Plus! Learn how to transition from work to party in a few easy steps.

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sTYLedRightFall/Winter 2013 Issue 7

editor-in-chiefDarcy Camden

fashion directorSherri Garcia

fashion AssistantsAnne EtterSheryl Lee

beauty editorTiffany Lowry

contributors to the issueRosemary Wagner

Susan GraceLindzi Cox

Kim HolcombDeborah Enos

Stephanie Rush and Gary Werden, Editors

cover Vicci Martinez, cover model

Emily Himmelright, graphic artistTiffany Lowry, hair and make-up

Rosemary Wagner, photographer

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The weekend after Halloween, I spent a day at Macy’s in Downtown Seattle. I was there to meet and interview style expert Clinton Kelly, one of my personal heros (I credit Clinton and

Stacy London for introducing America to the idea of makeovers and generally making Style seem possible to us all...but I digress). The month of November sort of creeped up on me, and I was so excited to meet Clinton, that I was completely blindsided by an unexpected senso-ry overload at Macy’s: the smell of gingerbread, the sight of sparkly Christmas trees, and the unmistakeable melody of “It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.”

It confused me for a moment, until I did a quick mental tally and realized: it IS beginning to look and feel a lot like Christmas. The weather is getting colder, requiring thick coats and fun accessories, like gloves and pretty scarves (no complaints here!). My clients are all seeking the perfect party dress--something they can wear more than once, hopefully!--and my team at Styled Seattle is busily preparing holiday-themed style segments for “New Day Northwest,” which means we are researching fun things like cozy sweaters and sparkly outfits under $100. Yes, the holidays are upon us!

This issue is packed with great holiday advice: we’ve got beauty tips to keep your skin looking perfect, even in frigid winter air; we’ve got healthy eating tips to help you battle the holiday buffet table; and we’ve got dating, shopping and, of course, style tips!

Finally, I am so excited to share our exclusive interview with singer/songwriter Vicci Martinez, someone who will surely be an internationally well-known artist within the next year. Don’t miss the exclusive behind-the-scenes video we shot during her photo shoot at The Crocodile when Vicci grabbed her guitar and played one of her new songs. Her beautful voice and inspiration-al work ethic are a true gift.

Wishing everyone a happy, healthy and fabulous holiday season and new year! We sincerely hope you enjoy the issue, and we’ll see you again in 2014!

Warmly,Darcy Camden @darcycamden

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A few of our favorite things: A. White Space Jewelry Hammered Stacking Bands ($53/ea, whitespacejewelry.com); these gorgeous, organically textured hammered rings by a talented Seattle designer can be worn alone, but we especially love them in a set. B. Mossimo hand warmers ($10.99, Tar-get); the ultimate cold weather style solution, these keep your hands warm and your fingers free for texting, driving or showing off your holiday manicure. C. Leland patent leather purse ($45.95, shoedazzle.com); the perfect present to yourself! This festive bag will take you from day to night. D. OPI Liquid Sand in “Stay The Night” ($9, drugstores); this brilliant new matte-finish textured polish goes on (and comes off!) easily and lasts up to a week. E. Paychi Guh Graphic Scarf ($395, paychiguh.com); this gorgeous wrap-meets-scarf is the perfect winter accessory. Pair it with a winter coat or wrap it elegantly around your favorite LBD.

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A. Seriously Shine free mattifying oil free moisturizer ($6.99). Aloe vera softens skin while bamboo extract absorbs excess oil to maintain a balanced complexion and ensure clog-free pores. b. neutro-gena Rapid clear oil-control foaming cleanser ($7). Use this rich, creamy cleanser for completely clean-feeling, oil-free skin. c. origins ZeRo oil oil-free moisturizer ($27.50). natural oil-foilers delete excess shine without overdrying skin. d. dr. brandt “Pores no more” anti-aging mattifying lotion ($60) Worth the splurge. This lotion is anti-aging and kicks shine at the same time. e. Korres mattify-ing treatment ($38). This lightweight treatment immediately forms a breathable, oil-absorbing film to fill in pores. You will have smooth skin with no shine in seconds. f. Urban decay highlight glow cream ($24). Tap your pointer finger into this product and blend along your cheek bone and under your brow for a perfect dewy-not-greasy glow! Questions? tweet tiffany @tiffanycolors.

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Seattle’s top facialist Susan grace of Suite 300 in Ballard answers your most pressingskincare questions“i have zero loyalty or consistency when it comes to skincare products. i buy whatever is on sale or new at the drugstore. i use all different brands of face lotion, face wash, eye cream--whatever I can find. How bad is this? Should i stick to one brand, or can i mix it up?” K.l., Seattle, wASusan says: Most skin care product lines work together synergistically so that their combined effect is superior to their indi-vidual effect. What you’re doing by choos-ing random products for your skin care regimen isn’t horrible, but you are abso-lutely depriving yourself of the benefits you would experience by using products that are designed to provide optimum re-sults when used together as a system.

“i travel a lot for work, and it real-ly has a bad effect on my skin. I’m not sure if it’s the air on the planes or the change in temperature/alti-tude, because i travel all around the country. is there something i can do to prevent dry skin and breakouts that always seem to plague me? i would love some secrets to keep my skin looking great and a recom-mendation for a great travel skin care regimen.” P.K., tacoma, wASusan says: It is true that air travel sucks the life force out of your skin. Fortunately, there are ways to protect yourself from plane dehydration. First and foremost, take preventative measures: make sure to thoroughly exfoliate and moisturize the

day before you travel. You can either dIY at home or make an appointment with your skin care professional for a pre-flight skin-saving treatment, such as a facial. Conditioning and moisturizing your skin will provide a barrier against the recycled air and altitude. Another little helper is to pack an Air Repair Skin travel Kit into your carry on bag. The kit includes prod-ucts to help maintain the integrity of your skin before, during and after flying.

“is there reallY anything (non surgi-cal) that can be done to erase existing wrinkles? i see a lot of wrinkle creams and hear a lot of advertising promising to ‘turn back the clock,’ but I’m won-dering if it’s even possible to get rid of wrinkles that have already formed? Should i be trying to erase wrinkles i have or should i rather focus on pre-venting new ones from forming, if i can?” R.w., bellevue, wA

Susan says: The answer is yes! There are many ingredients that can cause fine lines and creases to soften. Retinol, polymer acids and peptides are some of the ingredients you should look for when selecting an anti-aging cream. My abso-lute favorite is the peptide Matrixyl which stimulates fibroblasts in the lower levels of the skin, promoting the healing of dam-aged tissue. Look for it in products like Partly Sunny Smooth well moisturizer, it will leave the skin firm and bouncy.

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A. John freida full Repair fly-Away tamer ($10, drug-stores). This product locks down annoying frizz and applies easily with a mascara-like wand. Ideal for keep-ing your up-do looking polished on a blustery night.

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Do you have a question for Clinton Kelly?Use #helpmeclinton to tweet your question.

click the page to watch our interview with style expert clinton Kelly, host of TLC’s What Not To Wear and ABC’s The Chew.

Clinton told us what all makeovers are REALLY about and gave us great, afford-able style advice.

Styled Right VIDEO FEATURE

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Designer-inspired looks from Seattle Goodwill

This fall, the editors of Styled Right challenged ourselves to recreate our favorite looks from New York Fashion Week entirely from local second-hand treasures. We succeeded, proving that designer style doesn’t have to cost a fortune. KING-5’s Evening Magazine followed us as we styled the looks and took them out to the streets, turning Seattle’s bustling King Street station into a high fashion runway.

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Tune in to Evening Magazine thursday, nov. 14 at 7:30pm to watch an exclusive behind-the-scenes video of this photo shoot with stylists, models and editors at Seattle Goodwill on Dearborn Ave.

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Photography: Rosemary WagnerHair and Make-up: Tiffany LowryWardrobe: Darcy Camden, Sherri Garcia, Sheryl LeeLocation: Sound Transit King Street Station

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When it comes to everyday style,function and comfort are key. Here, the gorgeous--and limber--ladies of Bar Method show us outfits that can really move.

Wardrobe styling: Sherri GarciaHair and Make-up:Tiffany LowryPhotography: Rosemary Wagner

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OUR INSPIRATIONTop Left to Right: Jil Sander, DKNY, Yves Saint Laurent

Bottom Left to Right: Giambattista Valli, Stella McCartney, Michael Kors

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Poppin’ tags with Seattle’s Queen of Thrift. See why Kim Holcomb’s “Thrifting Thursdays” series on KING-5’s Evening Magazine has made second-hand shopping fun and trendy.

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Styled Right: Have you always been thrifty? When did you start thrifting?Kim Holcomb: I was raised to be thrifty. My mom shopped at Ross Dress For Less and the like, so I followed suit. I used to drive to Venice Beach, CA in high school and buy used denim at a vintage store. But I didn’t begin seriously thrifting until about 7 years ago, when I moved to Washington state and my sister-in-law introduced me to the process.

SR: How long have you been doing “Thrift-ing Thursdays” on Evening Magazine?KH: I came up with the idea in late spring and began doing the weekly segments in the beginning of the summer [2013].

SR: What is your ultimate BEST, most sur-prising treasure that you’ve found at a thrift store?KH: It’s a toss-up! I found a vintage Celine bag at the Goodwill Glitter Sale for $50, which was fantastic. But my best find might be a wicker clutch by Italian brand Rodo. I paid $7.99 at Seattle Goodwill’s South Lake Union location. I’m 99% certain it’s authentic, which means it’s worth several hundred dollars. Not that I’d sell it, it’s my trophy purse!

SR: Can you share a story of a thrifting Fail?KH: I recently paid too much for a Michael Kors shirt at a consignment store in NYC. It’s cute, but I spent $35 and regret it. I was shopping with friends and got caught up in the moment, a huge mistake! You have to keep your head about you when thrift-ing, otherwise it’s easy to buy things you don’t need or spend too much.

SR: Why do you think thrifting is trendy right now? It seems like it used to be a little taboo, like no one would ever admit if they bought something second hand, and now

more and more people are proud--and even brag!--about how much they saved. KH: Honestly, I think we have to credit Macklemore with helping it go main-stream. The world shifts along with pop culture, and his song “Thrift Shop” made thrifting cool, and alternately, made buying retail seem wasteful and ridiculous. I also think a shift toward sustainability helps. At its heart, thrifting is recycling on a fashion-able level.

SR: What are some of the best tips you’ve learned from other thrifting experts you’ve featured on Thrifting Thursdays?KH: First, know your brands. Austin Deppa, who owns Seattle’s most exclusive con-signment company, once found an Her-mes scarf in a thrift store! Also, go often. The staff at Boot Girl in Ballard stocks new inventory multiple times a week, so stop-ping in often can help you find the perfect thing. Lastly, always pay attention to tags. At Seattle Goodwill, you can save 50% if your tag is the color of the day, and if the item is a black tag and has been on the shelf for more than a month, they’ll also mark it down. Just ask.

SR: Where is YOUR favorite place to thrift shop? KH: I love Seattle Goodwill in South Lake Union and Crossroads Trading Co. on Cap-itol Hill (thanks to Darcy Camden)!

SR: What would you say to someone who has never been to a thrift store but wants to start thrifting?KH: Go with someone who’s passionate about it, and let them show you the ropes. It can initially feel overwhelming, but the thrill is in the hunt. Be patient. Be picky. And when you finally find something good, you won’t be able to stop yourself from bragging, “I thrifted it!”

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vicci martinezGet to know the Pacific Northwest talent who became a household name on NBC’s The Voice and is steadily working her way to the top. Styled Right gives you a glimpse behind the music and into the life of a rising star.by Darcy Camden

Photograpy: Rosemary WagnerHair and Make-up: Tiffany LowryLocation: The CrocodileSeattle, WA

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It’s not every day the team at Styled Right gets to hang out with rock stars, so we didn’t know what to expect when Vicci Martinez arrived for her cover shoot. Would she show up with an entourage? Would she be demanding or difficult? Would she be cold and impossible to talk to?

Luckily, none of the above is true about Vicci Martinez. she drove her-

self to the shoot and arrived solo with a very heavy, very large suitcase. she warned us in advance about the suit-case, explaining that she lugs her entire life--clothes, shoes, everything--around the world with her. Vicci, originally from Tacoma, WA, now resides in L.A. but spends much time on the road, travel-ing wherever she needs to be to pursue her passion and make music.

Vicci slipped comfortably into the hair and make-up chair and chatted easily with Beauty editor Tiffany Lowry about beauty products, music and, of course, Adam Levine (“He’s great!”). At one point, Vicci ran to her giant suitcase to pull out a can of Oribe Texturizing spray declaring it her favorite product and sharing it with everyone on the

set. “Smell this!” Vicci said. “I love the scent, I use this instead of wearing per-fume.”

Vicci wore her own clothes through-out the shoot (we encouraged her to style herself), including a pair of cus-tom-made leather pants, minimal jewel-ry and the ultimate seattle grunge ac-cessory: Doc Marten’s. She was a pro in front of the camera, giving everyone the impression that she, like most re-cording artists, had been through many photo shoots. “Not true,” she said. In fact, she admitted that she was so stiff and uncomfortable at a recent photo shoot organized by her label that all of the photos turned out unusable, and she ended up coordinating an-other shoot herself at her home. “This is my first cover shoot for a magazine,” she said humbly.

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Things got really fun on set when she whipped out her phone and asked to play some music. “You guys want to hear my new shit?”

Um, YES!

As the camera clicked, she played two of her new songs, singing and air gui-taring along with the words, providing cool commentary (“at this part, some-one like Wiz Khalifa would come in and rap.”) and personal stories behind the lyrics. Her passion for the music was as infectious as the dance beats.

Vicci is an open book. We asked her to tell us a cool story, and she told us about a time when stevie nicks--ste-vie freakin’ Nicks!--pulled Vicci aside, looked her in the eye and called her “the future of music.” Vicci also spoke honestly about her struggles with mu-sic labels, money and traveling around the world. She said it’s not always glamorous; for example, on a recent trip to spokane, WA, she stayed with her band at a motel that was so dirty she literally found rat droppings under her pillow.

Vicci’s honesty and no-bullshit ap-proach to everything, including her interview with us, was unexpected. At several points during the afternoon, we had to remind her gently that she was on the record and being recorded. “Oops, I probably shouldn’t have said

that. Oh well.”

Here are the best parts of Vicci’s inter-view. If you want to know more, down-load her album and look out for her new songs. Vicci Martinez’s music will tell you everything you need to know.

Styled Right: When did you first know you wanted to be a musician?vicci martinez: When I had my first violin recital, at 6 years old. Later, when I was a teenager, I saw dave Matthews play at The Gorge. I saw the way the audience was experiencing the music, how emotionally connected they were, and I knew, “I want to do that.”

SR: Can you describe your first public performance?vm: My very first was a violin recit-al, but my first singing-my-own-mu-sic performance was in Tacoma, WA at the Antique Sandwich Company’s Open Mic night. I was super nervous! I remember my ears got really hot, but it went great, and I even met another musician and started my first band. I was thirteen.

SR: describe how you got onto The Voice. What were you doing in your career at the time you started the show? What was the audition process like?vm: They found me and asked me to audition. I was just touring around do-

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ing gigs and making music, like I have done my whole life. The audition was very comfortable. no pressure. I felt like I was what they were looking for from the beginning, which felt really special.

SR: How did being on The Voice change the trajectory of your music career?vm: Obviously, it gave me exposure and a bigger audience immediately. And it got my music on radio stations across the country, which was amaz-ing!

SR: What was the best and worst part of being on The Voice?vm: The best for me was the overall experience. I was able to develop a friendship with all of the contestants and coaches and everyone who worked on the show. It was like sum-mer camp, just a fun time and you don’t want to go home. The worst thing, I think, for me, was just how dif-ficult it was to get on major tours after I released my album [after the show ended]. I think a lot of people just at-tached me to The Voice [and thought of me as] just a lucky girl who was on TV. Nobody realized that I’ve been working my ass off--probably more than anyone else!--for fifteen years. That’s some real fucking experience.

SR: If you could do it all over again, would you go on The Voice? Is there

anything in your career that you would do differently?vm: Yes I would. Would I do any-thing differently? Maybe I could have planned or strategized better. And it would have been nice to have a choice about which music label to sign with.

SR: How would you describe your music?vm: Real. My music is everything I love, all mixed together. some people get it and some people don’t. I want to always evolve and heal myself [through my music], and I want to help others who may be experiencing the same feelings.

SR: How has your music evolved over the years?vm: (Laughs) Life! It just changes. Whatever I’m feeling, I try it out in my music. I’ve been funk, I’ve been soul, I’ve been folk, pop, blues. I just play what I like. It’s just me.

SR: Who inspires you the most?vm: My mom. She’s a strong, com-mitted woman.

SR: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?vm: My dad told me, “Whatever choices you make in life, make sure you are okay with the best and the worst that could result.”(Cont’d page 48)

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Your holiday party shopping list:

• A peplum top. Wear it tucked in to a pencil skirt for day, and belted at night.

• A metallic shoe. The opposite of your practical, comfortable work shoe.

• A statement necklace. Don’t skimp on the glitz! A single sparkly and dramatic accessory will dress up any outfit.

• A clutch. See “Stylist says” page 39.

Stylist says: “All bright colors are festive, not just red and green. Bright pink, dynamic blue or a pop of yellow will turn heads and instantly dress up any outfit.”

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Dos and Don’ts of holiday dressing:Don’t overaccessorize. It can be tempting to layer on the jewels, but stick to one statement piece (so you don’t look like a Christmas tree!)

Do think about outerwear. A dress coat, gloves and a pretty scarf will top off any look.

Do repurpose your basic wardrobe staples. With the right styling, your favorite black pencil skirt or black pants can be just as festive as a cocktail dress.

Stylist says: “Never carry a big purse to a party. Always downsize to a pretty clutch. Even if you change noth-ing else, a great clutch will make you appear dressed for the occasion.”

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When I was overweight and unhealthy, holidays were tough for me. While I

loved the family time, I found the food really challenging. One of my problems was that I never felt full, so I thought about food all the time. When it came to parties, I found myself looking more forward to hitting the buffet than visiting with friends. Food was always on my mind and quite honestly, I felt like my thoughts of food were taking over my life.

After years of trying different types of programs to manage my holiday overeating, I finally achieved suc-cess. Here is what I now do before a party, holiday event or any other time when I might be tempted to gorge:

Exercise in the morning. I always walk or jog on the day of a “food event”. Exercise boosts my endorphins, which gives me more control over my appetite throughout the day. Even 15 min-utes of exercise is helpful.

Protein in the morning. I eat a high protein breakfast on the day of an event. The protein helps prevent sugar cravings later in the day. The protein will also fill up my tummy for a few hours, helping me to stay away from the appe-tizer tray.

My favorite protein-packed breakfast? Eggs and toast.

Eat a high fiber snack an hour before the event. The fiber content will fill me up, allowing me to be more focused on friends than food. I will usually slice up an apple and snack on it as I’m getting dressed and doing my make-up.

Don’t wear pants that have an elastic waist-band. If you wear something that will easily let your waistline expand, then it will be easier to overindulge. Wear a fitted dress or pants with a belt. (Cont’d page 49)

SURviving the holidAySMaking smart choices before, during and after your parties

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(Clockwise, Top Left to Right)ADOR Launch Party at Black Bottle. Seattle fashionistas united to celebrate the launch of an exciting new fashion app.Macy’s Fall Fashion Event at Bellevue Square. Top fashion experts collaborat-ed to host and style a fall fashion event featuring exclusive collections from the Macy’s Impluse Department.“I Am Hopeful” fashion event benefitting The Hope Heart Institute at EMP. Stylists, celebrities and retailers joined forces to celebrate survivors of heart disease. Bright Pink Power Hour at Westfield Southcenter. Girl Power Hour and West-field Southcenter threw a fabulous and fashionable pink carpet event to benefit Bright Pink, a breast cancer awareness charity.

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You’ve seen her experience the ups and downs of dating on ABC’s The Bachelor and Bachelor Pad. Now, the fabulous Lindzi Cox answers your relationship questions and solves your real-life dating dilemmas.

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Ask Lindzi“Dear Lindzi, I’m embarrassed to admit this, but earlier this year I cheated on my boyfriend. He was really focused on a project at work, and I had a little fling with an old guy friend who came to town for the week. He doesn’t live in town, and I don’t have any plans to see him again. At the time, I honestly wasn’t sure if my boyfriend and I were going to stay togeth-er, but recently our relationship has really blossomed, and now we’re even talking about moving in together! I wonder if I should tell him about the brief affair. ALL of my friends say I should not. Do you agree?” --Molly, Portland, OR

Lindzi says: With all respect, I must disagree with your friends, even though I think they are just trying to spare you from having an uncomfortable conver-sation with your boyfriend. Personally, I would have this big, ugly cloud of a guilty conscience looming over me. I am a huge advocate of transparency and feel like this is a big thing to hide from your partner, especially if you are serious enough to be

talking about living together! The other thing that would terrify me is the thought of him finding out from someone else. It is a really small world. Freakishly small. Since you can’t guarantee he will never find out, you might as well be the one to tell him.

Dear Lindzi, I’m single and most of my friends are married and have kids. I have more financial freedom, because I have a really great job, and I don’t have to worry about anyone else besides myself. I want to take a vacation (it doesn’t really matter where, I just have the travel bug and I want to go someplace cool). I asked my girl friends to go with me, but they all say things like ‘maybe if I didn’t have a family and responsibilities I could do that’ (I have responsibilities, too, btw!). Should I just go alone and plan a dream vacation with myself? --Sarah, Edmonds, WA

Lindzi says: First of all, sister, I hate when people play the ‘responsibilities’ card. We ALL have responsibilities, dang

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Ask Lindziit! But to get to the main question here: to travel or not to travel? I say: Travel! Go, do it now, and don’t wait another minute! Seriously, there is something really liberating and life-changing about traveling, especially by yourself. You will really force yourself to step out of your comfort zone and experi-ence new places, people and adven-tures. Do it for the story! You can tell your friends all about it, and maybe they will come next time!

“Dear Lindzi, I am starting to develop feelings for my boss and I’m pretty sure he has feelings for me as well. There’s lots of flirting going on, and if I’m being honest I’m probably getting special attention. Here’s the thing: my boss and I are the same age, and I think we’re a really good match for each other! We are both single, we have similar hobbies and interests, and I can’t think of any reason--other than the fact that he is my boss--that we shouldn’t date. Is it really that bad for me to date my boss? I should note: I really love my job and don’t want to leave or jeopardize it.” --Britteny, Seattle, WA(Cont’d page 49)

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VICCI MARTINEZ(Cont’d from page 37)

SR: What is the worst criticism you’ve ever received? vm: After I was on The Voice, I heard a few [negative] things, but I learned quick-ly to ignore them. Once, someone said I sounded like a dog, so I responded, “Woof!”

SR: did anyone ever tell you that you would never make it in the music busi-ness? vm: If they did, then I don’t remember or I never really heard it. That’s how deter-mined I have been my whole life. When it comes to music, the word “No” did not and does not exist for me.

SR: You just got back from sweden, where you were working on new music. Where are you headed in the coming months and what are your travel essen-tials--what do you never leave home without?vm: I’m going to the East Coast, and maybe europe again soon. I never leave without my travel garment steamer and my hair products, no way!

SR: describe a perfect--or maybe a bet-ter word is successful--day. vm: Any day full of love, laughs and smiles.

SR: We hate the question “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Let’s stick with one year. What are your goals for this coming year?

vm: I’m working on new music, and I’m very excited about it, so I hope that in the next year the whole world gets to hear this new music! for more information about vicci mar-tinez, including album release and tour dates, visit viccimartinez.com.

Ask Lindzi(Cont’d from page 45)

Lindzi says: Is it bad? No. Is it risky? Yes. Is it worth it? There’s no way to know, unless you try it. I understand this is a really tough deci-sion, so before you do anything, you should do some soul searching to make sure you are genuinely interested in him. I wouldn’t encour-age you to jeopardize your career over a crush that could be gone next month. If you decide to make a move with your boss, try not to flirt with him in front of co-workers. Take the relationship out of the office. Go to dinner or coffee, and get to know each other to find out if you are genu-inely interested in something more than flirting (if you’re not, you can still stay friendly and professional). Remember that if it doesn’t work out, he will still be your boss, so keep it mature.

“Dear Lindzi, I’m dating a guy, and I know for a fact that he is dating someone else, too. It’s ok, we’ve never said we wanted to be exclusive and the relationship is fairly new. He probably thinks I am dating other people, too, but I’m not. I want to make my relationship with him exclusive, but I’m afraid that if I ask him to choose between me and the other person he is dating, he will not pick me. I’m enjoying our

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time together, should I let things continue for awhile and not say anything or should I push him to make a decision?”--April, Seattle, WA

Lindzi says: Hold on, you are afraid he won’t pick you? Girlfriend, if it’s a fragile enough relationship to be ruined just by asking what is going on, it’s not worth having. I promise. I totally understand the situation you are in: you think things are fine, and you don’t want to rock the boat. But, if you know he is dating someone else, why are you letting yourself be his lady on the side? The “other girl” never wins (Trust me, I once dated this guy who had 24 other girlfriends at the same time!), and you are just setting yourself up for heartbreak. By hanging around and emotionally investing in this guy, you are missing out on the plethora of other guys who would be thrilled to have you and only you!

SURviving the holidAyS(Cont’d from page 41)

Carry a cup of hot herbal tea or decaf coffee. Hot liquid helps kill my appetite, which allows me to slow down and really enjoy my food.

Drink enough water. I start my day with at least 8 ounces of water, and I drink water throughout the day. Dehydration can enhance the feelings of hunger, so staying hydrated helps you feel full. Not sure how much water you should be drink-ing? Look to the toilet bowl! Your urine should look almost clear. If your urine is dark, you are probably dehydrated (or you’ve just taken some vitamins).

Treat yourself in moderation. If you’re going to splurge, go for a small portion of the best thing. You will feel much more satisfied and happy.