I N S P I R E D L I V I N G F O R WO M E N I N T H E M I D L A N DS

The power of the purse:

Artist Toni Elkins shares her passions

Happy Café
Shares tips for keeping foods safe this
celebration season

Spring fashion
And gifts for the grad MAY 2011
I refused to leave well enough alone.
After major surgery, and a round of physical therapy, I wasn’t
satisfied with being“well enough”to go back to my normal
activities. I wanted better. I still had long walks to take with
my husband, and grand children to chase after. My doctor
suggested I join Health Directions, Lexington Medical Center’s
wellness center, and I’m glad I did. It’s not intimidating like
some health clubs. The staff takes into consideration your age,
fitness level, medical condition, and goals before prescribing
a plan of action. And now, I feel better than I have in years.
My life’s taken a new direction.

www.LMCHealthDirections.com
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CONTRIBUTING
EDITOR’S
LETTER

contents MAY 2011 | ISSUE 5

05 THE POWER OF ONE 20 GIFTS FOR YOUR GRADUATE
My mom is Claire Farrell. I am very proud to say
that she is a local artist. My children and I call her Toni Elkins to talk about charity, art, Thoughtful ways to show your love
a world famous artist because to us she is the best and how women are making a
22 SPRING INTO FASHION
that ever held a paintbrush. difference in the Midlands.
Must-have items for your Spring
My brother and I learned all sorts of useful 08 POWER OF THE PURSE wardrobe
things growing up in an art house. We learned
Columbia’s most uniquely fun
the difference between watercolors and oils (oils 24 MARY TYLER MOORE-ISH
charity event
make the house smell), how to stack paintings in a Mod edges out sexy styling
car (back-to-back and front-to-front) and that the 10 POWER OF THE PURSE
framing table is the best place to wrap presents 25 CALENDAR
Sneak Preview
(lots of space that can’t be hurt). Most importantly, Events for May
we learned to hang art so that the vertical center 12 KEEP YOUR PARTY FOODS SAFE
26 WAYS TO BOOST
of the picture is 60” from the floor. This Spring and Summer
Energy Instantly
Her art also gave me an incredible group of
16 IT’S PERSONAL
role models – her community of art friends. 28 CELEBRATION CUPCAKES
Angela Bradburn, Margaret Carter, Lolly Dickson, A boutique flowing with personality
Toni Elkins, Judy Jarrett, Anna Kay Singley, Laura 30 OUT AND ABOUT
18 SC BOOK FESTIVAL
Spong and Bev Williams are the art women of my The People and Places Columbia
Offers a jam-packed weekend of
childhood. is talking about
programing
These are not salon artists who spent hours
drinking coffee, smoking cigarettes and discussing 19 TURQUOISE AND TRENDY TOTS
cutting-edge art. These are real women who
worked hard to balance art, family, finances. There
were sick husbands, struggling children, ailing On Our Cover: Toni Elkins shown in front of her work “Alone” acrylic on canvas
parents, limited finances and inner-demons of self
Cover Photo By: Elaine Floyd, Special to Jolie
doubt.
There were also moments of fantastic joy
-- big ribbons at big art shows, commissioned art
purchases, one-woman art retrospectives and sales President and Publisher The State Media Company
that had them giggling at the checks found in the Henry B. Haitz, III (803) 771-8693 • publisher@thestate.com
mail box. I loved seeing them celebrate each other.
Vice President, Advertising
These are also women who made things happen.
They taught art. They led art guilds. They started Jeffrey A. Kuerzi, Sr. (803) 771-8351 • jkuerzi@thestate.com
statewide art associations, and like Toni Elkins, they Publications & Projects Manager
raised lots of money to support artists. Bett Farrell Williams (803) 771-8437 • bfwilliams@thestate.com
From them I learned the importance of being
independent, involved, creative, smart and taking Sales Managers / Advertising
chances. While I may have just been a tag-along Cheri Elliott (803) 771-8511 • celliott@thestate.com
daughter helping to shuttle paintings to and Lauren Libet (803) 771-8372 • llibet@thestate.com
fro, these were the women I grew up watching, Ashleigh McAlister (803) 771-8566 • amcalister@thestate.com
admiring and emulating. It really does take a village.
Jim Dyer (803) 771-8650 • jdyer@thestate.com
I am very fortunate that I was in theirs.
Thanks Mom. I love you. Advertising Production Manager David Rodriguez
Art Direction Louie Lanford
Art Production John Bowen
Sincerely,
To contact us, e-mail: jolie@thestate.com

© COPYRIGHT 2011
Jolie is a monthly publication by The State Media Company, distributed
Bett Farrell Williams to select households throughout Richland and Lexington counties.
Publications and Projects Manager
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Palmetto Health
Toni Elkins in the garden
of her Columbia home

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The Power of One
Jolie catches up with local artist/philanthropist
Toni Elkins to talk about charity, art and how
women are making a difference in the Midlands.
By: Heather Dawkins Stalker, special to Jolie
Photos by Elaine Floyd, special to Jolie

Artist Toni Elkins is the perfect gal to serve

as honorary chair for Women in Philanthro-
py’s annual Power of the Purse event. Having
given and raised funds for numerous worthy
causes in the Midlands over the past three
decades, Elkins knows just how powerful the
purse can be—and not just one purse, but
many purses, working together to make a dif-
ference.
That’s what Women in Philanthropy, a Co-
lumbia charity Elkins helped to found almost
a decade ago, is all about. “No one woman
gives an extraordinary amount of money; but
with so many of us giving, we can still make a
huge difference,” Elkins says.
The organization, which seeks to effect
long-term change in the lives of women and
children by getting at the root causes of their
problems and by pooling resources to make
a greater impact, was started in 2002 by 16
Columbia-area business women and activists,
including Elkins.
Helping get Women in Philanthropy off
the ground was “one of the highlights of my
career in terms of giving back to the com-
munity,” Elkins says. “It has changed a lot of
women’s lives.” Elkins has seen money from
Power of the Purse and other Women in Phi-
lanthropy events support causes like the Chil-
dren’s Garden, providing childcare for young
children of homeless parents who are looking
for work and the Sistercare program for bat-
tered women and children.
Such causes are dear to Elkins, a nationally-
known artist who has worked for the past
two years on a series of mixed-media collages
based on women’s vulnerability. The pieces,
haunting in color and theme, usually include
nude women to highlight that vulnerability. “Departure” watermedia on paper
“Women are uniquely vulnerable,” says Elkins.
“Whether it’s women who can’t get a job, or tween family and career that many women degrees at the University of Georgia, Elkins
women who have to work and take care of face when she got married as a college stu- and her husband, Sam, moved to Columbia
their families, or women who are subject to dent and, soon after, started her family. “I where Elkins’s mom had found a job for her
abusive men . . . .” had always wanted to be a doctor, but that new son-in-law. “She couldn’t believe that her
Elkins experienced some of the tug be- didn’t work out.” Instead, after finishing their daughter had married somebody who didn’t

Jolie Magazine | May 2011 5

have a job,” Elkins laughs. “We didn’t know
anybody in Columbia at the time. I had no
car, and we had a baby. But everything fell
into place.”
And lucky for Columbia that it did. The El-
kins have spent the past four decades in the
capital city, raising two children and becoming
prominent members of the business and arts
community here. Sam is still in insurance and
is a principal at Keenan, Suggs, Bowers and El-
kins, while Toni has become a prominent artist,
beginning with shows out of her home to sell
some of the numerous watercolor pieces she
was producing and progressing to signature
membership in eighteen different watercolor
societies and permanent collections around
the southeast, as well as over 150 national art
awards.
“Art is my therapy,” she says. “I wear a lot
of different hats, and when I get into my art, I
can be my real true self. It’s the most unbe-
lievable therapy in the world.”
But art is also “a tough business,” Elkins says,
noting that in a difficult economy, art can be
one of the first causes people cut from their
giving because they consider it a luxury. “But I
don’t feel that art is a luxury. It is a necessity,”
Elkins says. “We have to have avenues of art,
both visual and performing, for big companies
to want to be in Columbia and, thus, for job
creation.”
Elkins knows from personal experience
how tough it can be to choose among the
many worthy charities in the Midlands. She
says art was her priority in charitable giving
and fund-raising for many years, until a stint on
the board of the Central Carolina Community
Foundation opened her eyes to other needs.
“I saw so many people in need, women who
didn’t have a place to put their kids while they
worked or looked for a job.”
Helping these women and others comes
naturally to Elkins, who was raised on a man-
tra of giving to others in small-town Tifton,
Georgia. “My dad always said, ‘You save some
[money,] you spend some, and you give the
rest away.’ ”
Aside from women’s charities and the visual
arts, Elkins supports other Columbia organiza-
tions like Trustus Theatre–where she was Vol-
unteer of the Year–and Edventure Children’s
Museum, where she served on the board for
three years. “I’m very passionate about Trust-
us and feel that what they’re doing is different “Hidden” mixed media collage on paper by Toni Elkins, image provided by Toni Elkins, special to Jolie
and needed in our community. And Edven-
ture is amazing. The hands-on experiences the state and serving as a member and past Award by Governor Jim Hodges in 1999. It’s
there can really change kids’ lives.” president of the South Carolina Watermedia the highest award given by the governor for
Elkins also supports the Girl Scouts of the Society. She also led the State Fair Art Depart- contributions to South Carolina art.
Congaree and served as a billboard model ment for ten years, which had the reputation When she isn’t painting or fund-raising, El-
and ambassador for that organization. And, of of delivering the largest number of awards in kins keeps herself busy with a range of pur-
course, she is involved in Columbia’s art com- the Southeast. For these and other efforts, El- suits. She is currently writing a fiction novel
munity, frequently judging art exhibits around kins was awarded the Elizabeth O’Neill Verner based on her life experiences and is an op-

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tions trader on the stock market. Toni loves to jog,
and is an avid reader with an impressive collection
of rare books.
“I don’t have a moment in my life when I’m
bored,” Elkins laughs.
She has sought to instill the value of work and
staying productive in son Eric, who works with his
father at Keenan, Suggs, Bowers and Elkins and
serves on various community boards, and daughter
Stacy, who followed her mom’s former dream and
is a radiologist in New York, specializing in breast
cancer detection.
“When my children turned 15, I said, ‘Happy
birthday. Get a job. My son worked at Hooligan’s
deli, and my daughter worked at Garber’s Shoes. It
gave them a value system.”
Though she still adheres to that value system
and stays busy and productive in her own life, El-
kins says she is learning the word “no” a little more
in recent years. She has four grandsons ages 2
to 13 and wants to spend time with them. But
as long as she can, Elkins will continue to support
causes around the Midlands. “I’ve been blessed in
so many ways,” she says. “As long as my husband
and I have something to give, we will give it.”
Look for Toni Elkins’s work in the upcoming
book “100 Southern Artists,” edited by Ansley
Rooney and soon to be available for sale on Ama-
zon.com. Contact Elkins at telkins@ksbellc.com
to see or purchase some of her artwork. “To Bee or not to Bee” acrylic on canvas by Toni Elkins, image provided by Toni Elkins, special to Jolie

Women in Philanthropy invites you to join us for a reception

and auction of purses to benefit women and
children’s charities in the Midlands.

May 26, 2011

5:30 - 8 pm
Capital City Club
Admission: $40
Register at
womeninphilanthropy.com

PREMIER SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS

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 Power of the Purse: If you go

An evening of fun and fundraising

at Women in Philanthropy’s
signature event

WIP steering committee members, Erin Cook, Nancy Parsons and Robin Gorman, present 2010 Power of the Purse Honorary Chair Louise Slater, with a token of appreciation.

Jolie sat down with Women in Philanthropy Program Coordinator Stephanie Parrish to
find out about one of Columbia’s most uniquely fun charity events. Here’s the scoop:
What is it? Power of the Purse is a silent Which causes benefit? In its eighth year,
and live auction event featuring—you guessed Power of the Purse raises funds to support
it—purses. The bags are donated by business- various women’s and children’s causes. Last
es and individuals around the Midlands. year, Women in Philanthropy grants supported
“We have purses from all over,” says Par- teen suicide prevention, reading programs in
rish. “Even some that our members picked local schools and a program to teach healthy
up from travels in different parts of the world. habits to girls of single parents, among other
But our best sellers are the truly unique ones, efforts.
those that are one of a kind, as well as those Where do I register? Go to womenin-
by well-known or boutique designers. For the philanthropy.com/events and register on-line.
first time this year, we are getting many purse Space is limited, so reserve early!
donations from truly unique designers and place May 26th, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. at the How much does it cost? Admission is $40
well known labels across the country as well, Capital City Club. per person. Corporate sponsorships are also
and we expect the event to have a an array of Who’s invited? Anyone who wants to buy a available. See the website for information.
handbags to suit many tastes.” chic purse and support worthy causes helping
When and where is it? The event takes women and children in the Columbia area.

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 Is there food? Yep, there’ll be food
and wine, even a martini luge. So grab a
group of your best girl friends and head
out for a night of shopping and relaxing
for a great cause. fashion handbags,
How do I find out more? E-mail
Stephanie Parrish at sparrish@uway.org. gifts & accessories
Power of the Purse bags are gener-
ously donated by the following individu-
als and businesses:

• A Checkered Past
• B.E.E. Maternal
• Bumble Boutique
• Caryn Manning
• Charlotte Berry
• Columbia Smiles
• Dia’s Merle Norman
• Esthetics International
• Gibson’s
• Good for the Sole
• Just-The-Thing 4840 Forest Drive
803-787-8577
• KG Bags
(kgbagsusa.com) 631-13 Promenade Pl,
Village at Sandhills,
• Linda Fox
803-736-2369
• Linda Salane
• Little Lambs and Ivy
• Marketplace on Meeting
• Martha Ann Williams at Ashley’s Alley
• Mary Griffin
• Mary Louise Resch
• Naida Harris Rutherford,
Wound Care Solutions, LLC
• Nana by Sally, LLC
• Nancy Parsons
• Pink Sorbet
• Revente
• Round Robin
• Staci Rutherford
(www.handbagreport.com)
• Toni M. Elkins
• Van Jean’s
• Vintage Rose Designs
• Willie Kay Designs

Jolie got a sneak peak at the fabulous

purses that will be available for auction.
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1. 3.

2.

4.

6.
5.

1. Tod’s tan leather bag with dust cover • Donated by Revente

2. Tory Burch metallic Saffiano Rose gold handbag • Donated by Van Jean
3. Brown textured flower handbag with wooden handle • Donated by Nancy Parsons
4. File pocketbook embellished with vintage flowers • Donated by A Checkered Past
5. Custom designed pink all floral bag • Donated by KG Bags
6. Stuart Weitzman lizard skin top handle bag • Donated by Nadia Harris Rutherford, Wounded Care Solutions, LLC

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8. Tiger’s Eye evening bag lined in satin with translucent horn • Donated by Martha Ann
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 Sue Hodges of Happy Café refers often to the ServSafe standards
Keep Your Party Foods Safe
this Spring and Summer
Spring is here, and with it, picnics, potlucks,
graduations parties and Mother’s Day cele-
brations. Eating outside is great fun, but it also
requires a little more thought about the safety
of the food you’re serving. Mom’s macaroni
salad and Dad’s famous barbeque are perfect
places for hidden bacteria to grow when left
too long in the sun. Follow our tips to make
your spring and summer celebrations safer for
everyone.
Temperature is key.
Sue Hodges, proprietor of the Happy Café
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By: Heather Dawkins Stalker, special to Jolie
Photos by Elaine Floyd, special to Jolie
on Forest Drive, says temperature is always
top of mind for her and other restaurant pro-
fessionals. “There is a danger range you have
to be aware of where bacteria multiply rap-
idly between 41 and 140 degrees. You want
to make sure your food is not in that danger
zone.”
That means keeping hot foods hot and cold
foods cold. Use an instant-read thermometer
to check the temperature of your food. And
when transporting food to a picnic, take two
coolers—one for hot and one for cold foods.
“You can put newspapers on top of the hot
food to help retain the heat,” Hodges says. Or
use this technique from the South Carolina
Department of Health and Envirnomental
Control (DHEC): Heat a brick in the oven to
350 degrees. Wrap the brick in a towel and
place it on the bottom of your cooler.
When filling a cooler for cold foods, add
extra ice, bags of fruit or cooled drinks to the
top. A full cooler will stay cold longer than
one with empty space. And keep your cooler
out of direct sunlight.
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Know which foods are susceptible to spoiling.

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 Sue Hodges shows Happy Café’s signature caramel cake

Cool quickly. again—“is a real no-no that every child should

When cooking food ahead of time in bulk be taught,” Hodges says. “And it’s really bad
for a potluck or family function, don’t place when you watch an adult do it at a picnic or
the entire pot of food in the refrigerator to a potluck dinner.” So don’t be that person!
cool. “For one thing, you’re heating up your (And teach your kids not to be, either.)
refrigerator,” says Hodges. “And the middle of
a pot of spaghetti sauce starts getting into the When in doubt, throw it out.
danger zone even though the outer edge may Food doesn’t have to smell funny to be
feel cool.” Place food into a shallow pan for contaminated, Hodges says. She recommends
quick cooling in the fridge (the food should letting foods sit out for no longer than two
reach a depth of no more than two inches) hours (one hour in hot weather.) “If I’ve taken
and then store in an air-tight container. barbeque or fried chicken to a tail-gate before
a football game, and we come back after the
Avoid the dreaded “double dip.” game four hours later, I’m not going to eat the
Double dipping--or dipping a chip or car- chicken or barbeque if it sat out,” Hodges says,
rot stick in the communal ranch stash, taking a adding “You have to be smart.”
bite, and then dipping that same chip or stick

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Jolie Magazine | May 2011 15
 Sisters Jill Griffin (left) and Jan Mitchell (right) own It’s Personal
It’s Personal
My co-worker reaches into the baby bag
and pulls out an adorable fabric-wrapped case
with her newborn’s name embroidered on
it, (which stores wipes for on-the-go diaper
changing) and excitedly tells me “I received a
bunch of large and expensive baby gifts but
this gift is probably one of my favorites be-
cause it has Emma’s name stitched on it!” I
remember back to the adorable bib I received
from a thoughtful neighbor when Nolan was
born. His name was embroidered on it and I
immediately treasured it because it had been
made just for him.
There really is something extra special
about a gift with your name or monogram on
it. You can find beautiful market-totes in bou-
tiques all over Columbia, but when that beau-
tiful market-tote (or lunch bag or cosmetic
case or even shower curtain!) has your initials
on it – it’s just, well, you know, It’s Personal.
Jan Mitchell’s husband worked in Contempo
(the ladies’ fashion store in the old Lourie’s).
He had experience with the world of retail
but she, as a retired school teacher, did not.
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A boutique flowing
with personality
Story and photo by: Emily Folsom Fernandez
They both knew that no store in Columbia fo-
cused on personalized gifts and that southern
women love having things monogrammed.
In 1993, they opened It’s Personal in a 500-
square-foot store. “It was so tiny and we had
to share a bathroom with another business!”
Jan remembers. In that tiny space, Jan and her
mother-in-law embroidered blankets, towels
and other items for their clientele.Three years
later, Jan’s sister Jill joined the business and
pushed for a larger store and an expanded
inventory, selling baby gifts, wedding gifts and
other unique items.
Jill says that she and her sister work so well
together because they are true opposites,
each contributing different perspectives, ideas
and abilities to their successful business. They
enjoy what they do and the result is an atmo-
sphere in the store that is light and cheerful.
The two women and their staff members are
helpful, not pushy, with the people who walk
in the store looking for gifts or even personal-
ized items for themselves. It is a friendly store,
the kind of place where you feel comfort-
able taking your time as you look through the
oodles of merchandise; personalized gifts for
every occasion.
It’s Personal has grown into a large 3,000-
square-foot store on St. Andrews Road filled
with beautiful jewelry, unique baby items,
decorative bathroom accessories and creative
wedding gifts. Jan and Jill avoid buying invento-
ry that could be found at any “big box” store.
Instead, customers who walk in this store will
find gifts that are distinctive and special. Their
inventory also reflects a commitment to sup-
porting local talent. Many of the jewelers and
designers featured in the store are South Car-
olinians. When asked what their most popular
items are, Jan and Jill laugh, and start talking
(afghans, stationary, shower-wraps, etc.); the
list grows as the item one sister mentions
causes the other sister to remember a differ-
ent piece of inventory that has flown off the
shelves. As you watch this exchange – ideas
and memories happily bouncing between two
sisters, you realize this store is not just a job,
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Book Festival
offers a jam-packed weekend of programming.
It is one of the Midlands’ not-to-be-missed events.
For the skinny on the weekend and the most
up to date schedule, visit scbookfestival.org.

Make it a family affair

Check out the Children’s Pavillion. Story-
telling, magicians, live performances and music
make up two days of fantastic children’s pro-
gramming. USC’s Cocky’s Reading Express will
make an appearance on Sunday!

Check out a real cowboy hat.

A smart cowboy hat can really make the
man. In this case it really makes the author C. J.
Box look as authentic as he is. New York Times
bestselling author of the Joe Pickett series will
be presenting his newest novel Cold Wind, no
doubt while stylishly sporting his signature
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Southerners know that well-rounded librar-
ies contain their fair share of southern cook-
books. And, if you aren’t eating food or fixing
food, then you might as well be reading and
talking about it. Check out several cookbook-
and food-related discussions throughout the
weekend with Patricia Moore-Pastrides, Na-
thalie Dupree and Rick McDaniel and more.
Fill your beach bag with books
Just in time for this rite of summer, start gath-
ering your summer beach reading list. Check
out the panel discussions on Great Summer
Reads and Book Club Picks. Book sellers will
be there as well as authors with their signing
pens.
with sessions on creating memorable charac-
ters, how to share your memories and discov-
er your poet’s voice within. Check out these
ticketed events.
Be a part of THE conversation
One book, one Columbia has encouraged us
to be a community of readers. Using New York
Times bestseller “Having Our Say: The Delaney
Sisters’ First 100 Years,” the City of Columbia
South Carolina Book Festival and the Richland County Public Library joined
May 14-15, 2011 forces to lead this public book discussion.
At the Columbia Metropolitan
Convention Center Books and brunch
1101 Lincoln Street Gourmet food and fabulous conversation
scbookfestival.org will make Brunching with Authors an event
to remember. Don’t miss this opportunity
to break bread with your favorite SC Book
Get the write stuff Festival authors on Sunday May, 15. This is a
Masters classes are offered on Friday, May 13 ticketed event.

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 Mary Tyler Moore-ish
mod edges out sexy styling
By: Georgea Kovanis, McClatchy-Tribune Information Services (MCT)

The thing to know about fashion for spring

is this: It’s all about the 1970s — the pretty,
glam and spunky 1970s of Mary Tyler Moore’s
beloved television character, Mary Richards.
That means wide-leg pants and flowing
skirts and dresses — long and short — with
A-line silhouettes. It means classic prints and
modish platform shoes and comfortable
wedges and structured handbags. And, yes, it
means a little of Rhoda’s bohemian aesthetic,
too.

It’s liberated yet ladylike

It’s happy and cheerful and smart and
maybe — just like Mary — even a little loopy.
And it represents a major turn from the
ready-to-wear world that had grown clingy
and overtly sexy in a Kardashian kind of way.
“It was very tight and body-conscious.
Cleavage was the accessory. Pants went as
low as they could possibly go,” said Gregg
Andrews, a fashion director for Nordstrom
stores. But, he added, “fashion begins to cycle
back around the other way, and it starts to be
more about sensuality than about sexuality.”
“We’re going back to a place that is more
in the middle. It’s not as extreme,” he said.
“We have things that now drape the body,
things that are fluid and have movement. It’s
about more of a subtlety. I think a woman can
look pretty and feminine without flaunting her
sexuality.”

Go for beige, white, cream

So while there is always a place for orange,
which is very fashionable this season, and pink
and colorblocking, it makes sense that the
hottest color of the season is ... no color.
More than in past years, various shades
of white, sand cream, ecru, beige and muted
pink and gray are big, especially when you
construct an entire outfit — skirt, top, jacket New neutrals: Trench coat, $89.95; cotton and polyester ruched sweater, $49.50,
— out of them. and cotton khakis, $49.50, at the Gap. (GAP/MCT)
“These neutrals are very clean and inno-
cent and appealing. I think there’s something neutral palette is so feminine and romantic,” wardrobe with a sizable white watch from
very chic about it, very sophisticated wearing said Jennifer Ward, spokeswoman for H&M Michael Kors.
all these neutrals together,” said Abbey Samet, stores. And if you’re going to embrace the spring’s
a fashion director at Macy’s. “It’s fresh; it’s clean,” said Janet Christman, wide-leg trouser trend, get them in white.
“White is pretty big every season, but the 51, who is planning to update her spring They’ll look great with everything, provided

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you follow the advice of Charla Krupp, fashion expert and author
of “How to Never Look Fat Again, 1,000 Ways to Dress Thinner
— Without Dieting” (Central Publishing, $20.93).
“When you buy a white pant, you have to make sure that the fit
Calendar
Friday, May 6 through Saturday, May, 28
is really perfect,” she said. “If it’s too baggy, it’s going to make you look
The Drowsy Chaperone
fat. If it’s too tight, it’s going to really show a lot of bumps and rolls
Towntheater.com
and wrinkles.”
Saturday, May 7
Get in the Pink
Mid-calf midis flatter shopatkicks.com
The latest silhouette skims a woman’s shape rather than hugging Saturday, May 7
her until she pops a button or passes out from lack of oxygen. Lexington Wine Walk on Main
There’s the wide-leg trouser as well as the A-line fit-and-flare lexingtonwinewalk.com
dress (which does an especially good job of hiding chunky hips and Saturday, May 7
thighs), but the bigger story is the season’s skirts. CMC Steel Rhythm on the River Concert Series:
Not only are they trending away from pencil straight, many Young Singers/Songwriters Show
rhythmontheriversc.com
feature pleats so that they have a swoosh of motion to them when
you walk. They’re flirty without being overtly sexual. They range from Saturday, May 7
5th Annual Arts on the Ridge
short to floor-length. But the newest length — the middle-of-the- ridgewaysc.org
road midi — falls about mid-calf.
Through Sunday, May 8
“I’m not going to wear something really short to show off my Attack of the Bloodsuckers
thighs,” said Lisa Morris, 51. She plans to buy a new dress — prefer- edventure.org
ably floral — for spring. “Somewhere below my knee. I think it looks Wednesday, May 11 through Sunday, May 15
fancy and refined.” Cirque du Soleil: Allegra
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Good-bye grommets Thursday, May 12
Less is best when it comes to embellishments Nifty Gifty 2nd Anniversary Celebration
Jewelry and accessories (especially arty cuff bracelets and dangling Chapin, 4-7 p.m.
earrings) are great and some of the season’s blouses have cool Thursday, May 12
retro-inspired scarves and ties at the neck, but the days of bedazzled Five (Points) after 5 concert series :
Capital City Playboys with The Flatoutstrangers
bodices and grommets here and there and everywhere are over. Fivepointscolumbia.com
The focus is on clean lines, interesting fabrics and great patterns.
Friday, May 13 through Saturday, May 14
Stripes are especially fashionable. The crisp, classic blue-and-white Ladies Spring Event at Northside Baptist Church
nautical stripe looks great on T-shirts and even better on blouses. northsidebaptist.org
More fun are the season’s floral prints, especially on dresses. Saturday, May 14 through Sunday, May 15
They’re big and bold and lush and retro in — what else? — a 1970s South Carolina Book Festival
kind of way. scbookfestival.org
Even though you’ll find tiny floral patterns on some of the boho- Thursday, May 19
inspired dresses, approach them with great caution. It’s all too easy Five (Points) after 5 concert series: Sequoyah Prep School
to go from being a freedom-loving bohemian to an escapee from Fivepointscolumbia.com
“Little House on the Prairie.” Thursday, May 19
Kenny Chesney – Goin’ Coastal Tour
coloniallifearena.com
Wedges more comfortable, it’s all about structure
Starting Friday, May 20
Skirts and dresses and pants may be full, and some may have a Hairspray
bohemian-style avant garde appearance to them. But they aren’t Workshoptheater.com
sloppy. Friday, May 20 through Saturday, May 21
“We’re going back to the idea that a garment has clean, simple Carolina Children’s Home Annual BBQ Festival
lines and structure to it,” Andrews said. That means framed satchels. carolinachildrenshome.org
And shoes — the platform and the wedge have a substantial feel, Saturday, May 21
making them practical for wearing and walking. Chapin Garden Club Flower Show
“They are so comfortable,” said Kimberly Norris, 29. She plans to (803) 422.6197
add several pairs of platforms to her wardrobe this spring Sunday, May 22
Said Andrews: “Women don’t want to look fragile. Even when a Oh, Baby!
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woman looks feminine, there’s that substantial shoe grounding the
look. We’re not seeing fun, little skinny strapped sandals on heels ... Through Sunday, May 22
Who Shot Rock & Roll: A Photographic History, 1955 – Present
they just looked delicate. Women want to look feminine but they columbiamuseum.org
don’t want to look fragile.”
Thursday, May 26
Five (Points) after 5 concert series: Casual Kings with Remedy
Perhaps nowhere is that more evident than in the season’s safari Fivepointscolumbia.com
trend May 28
The safari jackets and vests and trench-style tops may borrow River Rock Festival
from men, but they are fitted for a woman’s body. http://congareeriverkeeper.org/
And they evoke a sense of adventure, a certain competency, a Thursdays, May 12, 19 and 26
certain sense that — like Mary — you’re going to make it after all. Rhythm and Blooms in the Riverbanks Zoo Botanical Gardens
Riverbanks.org

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Ways to boost energy instantly
If you’ve ever skimped on your 7.5 hours of
slumber, pushed yourself too hard during a midday
workout, or spent the day camped out in a swivel
chair with your eyes glued to a computer screen,
you’ve surely encountered the infamous energy
crash. And while reaching for Red Bull or scroung-
ing for sugar may seem like the panacea, the effects
of your quick fix may be short-lived. Here’s your
all-day guide to fight fatigue the healthy way from
morning till night.
In the Morning:
Jumpstart your metabolism. Breakfast kicks
off your day and makes you feel better. Include a
mix of protein and quality carbohydrates into your
meal, says Denise Austin, author of “Get Energy!
Empower Your Body, Love Your Life.”
Shower sans steam. Your body responds
quickly to a cold stimulus, so a cool shower can
help perk you up, says dietician Erin Palinski. It will
also cut down your shower time and get you out
the door faster.
Crank some tunes. First thing in the morning,
turn on your favorite high-tempo music to wake
up your mind and your body, suggests Jim Karas,
author of “The 7 Day Energy Surge.”
Let in the light. In the morning, throw open the
drapes and turn on all the lights to enhance your
wake-sleep cycle, says Karas.
Sit up straight. Improve your posture, says Aus-
tin. This will help open up your chest, allowing you
to fill your lungs with more oxygen for your body
to deliver to your muscles, including your brain,
which consumes 20 percent of the body’s oxygen.
At Your Desk:
Allow yourself mini breaks. Give yourself short
5-minute breaks throughout the day to stand up
and stretch, suggests Austin. Circulation, blood flow
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By: McClatchy-Tribune Information Services
and oxygen delivery to the brain are poor when
we’re sitting down, which fatigues the body and
decreases mental alertness.
Breathe deeply. Taking deeper breaths will
deliver a larger amount of oxygen to the brain,
keeping you more alert.
Sip green tea. It’s packed with anti-aging
antioxidants, reduces inflammation, hydrates your
body and can boost metabolism to help you slim
down, says Karas.
Eat regular meals. We know you’ve got ap-
pointments, deadlines, and never-ending e-mails,
but don’t forget to break for lunch. Eat at regular
intervals to keep your blood sugar balanced and
energy levels high, says Palinski.
On Your Lunch Hour:
Soak up some sun. Get outside for at least 15
minutes, says Austin.You’ll get vitamin D, which
improves mood and helps strengthen bones.
Grab a slice of whole grain bread. Carbohy-
drates will help raise blood sugar slightly, providing
an energy boost along with an increase of the
mood-lifting chemical serotonin in the brain, says
Palinski.
Pick a protein. Protein keeps your blood sugar
stable for a longer period of time. Round out
meals and snacks with foods like eggs, cheese,
yogurt and lean meats, and aim to eat something
every 3 to 4 hours, suggests dietician Marjorie
Nolan, a spokesperson for the American Dietetic
Association.
Through the Afternoon:
Gulp a glass of water. Drink 10 to 12 ounces
of cold water as fast as you can, says Nolan, not-
ing that dehydration contributes to fatigue. The
temperature drop will shock you awake and the
hydration benefit will keep you feeling perky.
Awaken with aromatherapy. Sniff scents like
jasmine, peppermint, cypress, eucalyptus, spearmint
or geranium to help keep your brain more alert,
says Palinski.
Snack on nuts. Eat a magnesium-rich snack like
nuts for a quick boost in energy, suggest Palinski.
Skip the sugar. Aim for high-fiber carbohydrates
sources, like fresh fruit, whole grain crackers or
popcorn, instead of sugar. Although sugar may
seem like a quick source of energy, equally quick
drops in blood sugar levels can cause another
crash, says Palinski.
Cheer up. Overly negative people can easily
zap your energy, says Austin, who suggests adopting
a more positive attitude as a way to feel instantly
energized.
Take a walk. A brisk walk gets your blood flow-
ing and improves circulation and mental function,
says Palinski.
During the Evening:
Exercise to energize. Regular physical activity
increases energy and fights fatigue by raising levels
of mood-boosting serotonin as well as norepi-
nephrine and dopamine, brain chemicals that
give you pep, according to University of Georgia
researchers who analyzed 70 studies on the sub-
ject. But evening exercise can disturb your sleep, so
choose your workout wisely.
Unwind with music. Karas suggests starting and
ending the day with music, but picking something
soothing for the p.m. hours.
Drift off without distraction. Get a good night’s
sleep to recharge your body, says Austin. To drift
off with ease, don’t bring your laptop to bed, she
suggests, explaining that it will stimulate your brain
and make it harder to fall asleep.
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Celebration Cupcakes
By: Joe Bonwich, McClatchy-Tribune Information Services (MCT)
Think of cupcakes as fantastic party favors
or edible Mother’s Day cards. And no matter
the skill level of the baker (or the baker’s “as-
sistant”), there’s a technique that will fill the
bill, from using cake mix with canned frosting
to baking from scratch and crafting elabo-
rately decorated tops. Here are some ideas
for cooking up a memorable day for Mom.
MILK CHOCOLATE FROSTING
Yield: Enough for 12 regular cupcakes
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room
temperature
• 10 1/2 ounces milk chocolate, broken into
28 Jolie Magazine | May 2011
small pieces fiber; 45mg sodium; 40mg calcium.
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla Adapted from “Cupcakes from the
1. Combine cream and butter in a saucepan; Primrose Bakery,” by Martha Swift and Lisa
place over very low heat. Stir constantly Thomas (Kyle Books, 2009)
until butter melts completely. (Do not let
it come to a boil, or it will burn.) Remove CHOCOLATE CUPCAKES
from the heat; add chocolate. Let stand Yield: 18 to 22 cupcakes
until chocolate softens, about 3 minutes. • 3 large eggs, divided
2. Add vanilla and whisk until smooth. • 1 1/4 cups milk, divided
3. Let frosting stand at room temperature • 1 cup packed brown sugar
until it is cool and thick enough to spread • 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
on cupcakes. • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
Per serving (based on 12): 180 calories; 12g • 1 cup granulated sugar
fat; 7g saturated fat; 20mg cholesterol; 2g • 2 cups cake flour
protein; 15g carbohydrate; 13g sugar; no • 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
1. All ingredients should be at room temper-
ature. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Grease the tops of two 12-cup cupcake
pans and line the pans with cupcake liners.
Separate one of the eggs.
2. In a saucepan over low heat, combine
1/2 cup milk, brown sugar and chocolate.
When chocolate has melted, whisk in egg
yolk. Remove from the heat and set aside.
3. Beat butter in the bowl of an electric mixer
at medium-high speed until softened. Add
sugar and beat until light and fluffy. Slowly
add the remaining 2 eggs and the reserved
egg white, scraping the bowl down after
each addition.
4. Sift together flour, baking soda and salt
onto a piece of waxed paper. With the
mixer at low speed, add the dry ingredi-
ents in several additions, alternating with
the remaining 3/4 cup milk and vanilla. Stir
chocolate mixture into batter by hand,
mixing only until combined.
5. Pour batter into the cupcake liners, filling
each three-quarters full. Bake 18 to 20
minutes or until the tops spring back when
lightly pressed. Remove the cupcakes from
the baking pans, place on a wire rack and
allow to cool completely before icing.
Per serving (based on 22): 200 calories;
7g fat; 4.5g saturated fat; 40mg cholesterol;
3g protein; 31g carbohydrate; 20g sugar; 1g
fiber; 130mg sodium; 40mg calcium.
Adapted from “The Whimsical Bake-
house,” by Kaye Hansen and Liv Hansen
(Clarkson Potter, 2002)
Remove the cupcakes from the baking
pans, place on a wire rack and allow to
cool completely before icing with your
favorite frosting.
Per cupcake (yellow cake, made with 1/3
cup vegetable oil): 135 calories; 6g fat; 1g
saturated fat; 35mg cholesterol; 2g protein;
18g carbohydrate; 10g sugar; no fiber; 165mg
sodium; 40mg calcium.
Adapted from “What’s New, Cupcake?” by
Karen Tack and Alan Richardson (Houghton
Mifflin, 2010)
VANILLA BUTTERCREAM FROSTING
Yield: Enough for 15 to 20 standard
cupcakes
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room
temperature
• 1/2 cup 2 percent milk, at room tempera-
ture
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 1/4 cups powdered sugar, sifted Food
coloring, optional
1. In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, milk,
vanilla and half of the sugar until smooth.
Gradually add the remainder of the sugar
and beat until smooth and creamy.
2. For colored frosting, start with one drop of
food coloring and beat thoroughly, which
will result in a pale pastel color. Add one
drop at a time, beating after each addition,
to reach the desired shade.
Per serving (based on 20): 120 calories;
1.5g fat; 1g saturated fat; 5mg cholesterol;
no protein; 26g carbohydrate; 25g sugar; no
fiber; no sodium; no calcium.
Adapted from “Cupcakes From the
Primrose Bakery” by Martha Swift and Lisa
Thomas (Kyle Books, 2009)
CREAM CHEESE FROSTING
Yield: Enough for 24 standard cupcakes
• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room tempera-
ture
• 1 pound cream cheese, at room tempera-
ture
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 4 cups sifted powdered sugar
1. Beat butter, cream cheese and vanilla
together in the bowl of an electric mixer
until smooth and fluffy, 3 to 5 minutes.
2. Add sugar and beat until smooth.
Per serving (based on 24): 210 calories;
14g fat; 9g saturated fat; 40mg cholesterol;
2g protein; 20g carbohydrate; 20g sugar; no
fiber; 55mg sodium; 20mg calcium.
Adapted from “The Icing on the Cupcake
(A Novel),” by Jennifer Ross (Ballantine Books
Trade Paperback, 2010)

PERFECT CAKE MIX CUPCAKES

Yield: 24 standard cupcakes
• 1 (18 1/4-ounce) box cake mix without
pudding (such as Duncan Hines)
• 1 cup buttermilk
• Vegetable oil (the amount called for in mix
directions)
• 4 large eggs
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line
muffin cups with paper liners.
2. Follow the cake mix instructions, substitut-
ing 1 cup buttermilk for whatever amount
of water is called for and using 4 eggs
regardless of instructions. Beat with an
electric mixer until moistened, about 30
seconds. Increase speed to high and beat
until thick, 2 minutes more.
3. Spoon half of the batter into a large zip-
per-closed plastic bag, press out the air,
and seal. Snip a 1/4-inch corner from the
bag. Fill the paper liners two-thirds full of
batter. Repeat with the rest of the batter
and another bag.
4. Bake until golden (if using a light-colored
mix) and a toothpick inserted into the
center comes out clean, 15 to 25 minutes.

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JOLIE > OUT AND ABOUT

Columbia City Council pre-

sented Zonta Club of Colum-
bia with a Proclamation of In-
ternational Women’s Day and
Zonta Rose Day to Ellie Dagle
and other members of the
Zonta Club of Columbia at the
City Council Meeting on Tues-
day, March 1, 2011.

Left to right, front row, Leona Plaugh, Barbara Scott, Myriam Torres, Ellie Dagle, Steve Benjamin,
Tameika Devine, Sam Davis
Left to right, back row, Ann Maletic, Daniel Rickenmann, Debee Early, Dottie Munsch, Judy Barnes,
Dr. Belinda Gergel, Brian DeQuincey Newman
Photos provided by Zonta, special to Jolie

Uptown on Main welcomed designer Nora Fleming of Nora

Fleming Serveware to their store April 14. Fleming signed serving
pieces and had the opportunity to meet many fans.

Cocky with Ginger Hamblin

The Urban Tour promotes Main

Street businesses and happenings.
Nora, Ann Pincelli, Billie Lou Liles, Lindsey Byars, Martha Studstill, Elise Evans, Susie Gilbert, University of South Carolina mascot
Cheryl Yates, Kelsey Jackson Cocky stopped by on April 7.
Photos provided by Uptown, special to Jolie

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 JOLIE > OUT AND ABOUT

On March 20, 2011 Oh! Salon

completed head-to-toe trans-
formations for two very special
women. Lauren Hughes, moth-
er and wife, is a very active in
the community and is president
of a mom’s club. Elena Barthel,
is a mother of 5 small boys and
her husband is active duty at
Fort Jackson. Elena had just giv-
en birth to her twins when she
received the phone call that her
husband had been wounded in
Iraq and his leg was amputat-
ed. (He is now working with a
prosthetic.)
Left to Right Dana Hill, Stylist; Jamie Floyd, Make Up Artist; Lauren Hughes; Elena Barthel; Christine
Pizarro, Owner Oh! Salon; Kiah Creed, Owner Oh! Salon
Photos provided by Oh! Salon, special to Jolie

Earlier this Spring, the Columbia Museum of Art cel-

ebrated the opening of their headline exhibit, “Who
Shot Rock & Roll.” Museum members and guests
enjoyed getting the first glance at the exhibit. The
show will remain open through May 22, 2011.
Photos provided by Gage Huggins, special to Jolie

Aly Knight and Kiber Selig

Darion McLeod and Michaela Brown Rehna Denberg and Patsy Moss

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