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on the coverThis month, VIP asked 15 area clothing boutiques to put togetherfashion shoots to show off their unique take on fashion. On the cover,NV Boutique in downtown Beaumont worked with model Essica Barteeof Beaumont, makeup artist Shamekka Thomas and VIP photographerLacie Grant, to produce this fun shredded denim look. See the otherboutique fashion starting on page 13.

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vip magazine

06 vi stle06 Summers must-have

accessories

08 How to dress like a

modern cowgirl

11 viesonalit11 Model student:

Tyler Chesson

13 vi oth13 15 of Southeast Texas

best boutiques

32 Summers hottest

fashion trends

33 vi sotliht33 SE Texas events

38 vi leise38 Great dates in the

Texas Hill Country

39 Exploring Austins live

music scene

42 The San Antonio

Riverwalk

44 How to spend a day in

Fredericksburg

48 vi advise48 Great dates this month

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rom poolside lounging to summer soires, the warm weather welcomes bright hues, playful patterns and seasonal beauty products. As the temperaturheats up, accessories become our best friend, offering not only style, but also protection from the elements. In the form chic sandals, classic shades a

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Babys got her blue jeans on

The classic look is cowboy boots

with jeans. There are two ways to

go: under or over.

Wear your boots under your

jeans to give you a cowgirl-casual

look. Go for boot-cut jeans, not

straight legs, to make room for the

top of the boot.This look makes

your legs look long and thin.

Wear your boots over a pair of

skinny jeans or straight-leg jeans

to show off your awesome cowboy

boots, especially if theyve got

some bling.

Dress it up

In the spring and summer, pair

your cowboy boots with a cute,

ouncy, owery dress and showoff your country footwear and your

shapely legs. Go with an above-the-

knee number, but no extreme minis.

Another option is a simple,

classic dress with cowboy boots.

Try a sleeveless, sleek black dress

or another solid shade that will

complement your boots. Dont

overdo the jewelry keep it simple.

If tights feel right

This was a popular look at theHouston Livestock Show and Rodeo

back in February and March, ac-

cording to Debbie Bonura, a sales

associate at Sams Western Store

in Beaumont. If you love leggings

or tights, go for it! Try a brightly

colored pair with your boots and a

classic dress. They look cute with

spring dresses too. Keep the colors

in your outt simple dont go too

wild.The cowboy boots are the

main attraction in this ensemble.

Style and comfort

The style has to feel right as

well. If the pointed-toe, high-heel

version is comfortable for you, then

embrace this sleek look. But you

might want to try the less sleek but

still cute square-toe, at-heel style.

I love the square toe now, Bonura

said of her boot style of choice, not-

ing that she wore pointed-toe, high-

heel boots in her younger days.

Top off the look

If youre going to wear the boots

you might as well go for the icing o

the cake and get a cowboy hat too

Felt hats are hot, so theyre

mainly worn in the fall and winter.

Down here in Southeast Texas, a

felt hat is basically a dress hat, sa

Charles Solano, manager of SamsWestern Store.Straw hats are wo

all year-round.

Wear your cowboy hat parallel t

the ground, not tilted back on your

head. It should t comfortably and

snugly with no slipping. If it feels to

tight, get the next larger size. You

dont want your cool cowboy hat to

give you a headache.

Cowboy hats are mainly unisex,

appropriate for men or women. Co

and trim can be the deciding facto

of whether its for a colt or a lly.

All these hats are accents for

your attire, Solano said.

Whoa, cowgirl

Cowboy boots and a cowboy ha

can be country-chic accessories to

your wardrobe. Just dont overdo

it no rhinestone-decorated shirts

and neckerchiefs.And unless you

won it, skip the trophy-sized belt

buckle. You dont want to look like

youre trying out for a part in the

local production of Oklahoma!

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When Tyler

Chessons

grandmoth-

er oered

to pay for

modeling school, the lanky eighth

grader from Vidor accepted. I

was always the tallest and really

skinny, she remembered.

a odelstudentTle Chessonloves to odel, utschool coes fst

t y l e r c h e s s o n

versonality

It didnt take long before shestarted getting jobs including moeling for a look book for Foreve21. She worked hard, but didnt t

her modeling too seriously. It wmore like doing it for fun, she saModeling has been my hobby.

What 22-year-old Chesson dotake very seriously is her educatiAfter graduating from Vidor HighSchool, she attended Lamar Univsity and earned a bachelors degrin speech and hearing science in2012 at the age of 21. Shes startithe masters program at Lamarin speech-language pathology inAugust. I really want a mastersdegree maybe a Ph.D., she saidadding that she loves school.

She also loves being a wife.The former Tyler Brewer marriedCole Chesson last August. I kneexactly what I wanted, she said the traits she looked for in a manI had a checklist. The coupleenjoys going to the gym togetherand kayaking at Village Creek StaPark. Theyre currently buildinga house in Vidor. Im the wifey-type, she explained, and I wanbe a young mom too. But not toosoon. Last year, she decided to gemore serious about modeling andpHOTOgrApHy by SimON gENTry


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signed with Houston-based model and tal-

ent agency Page Parkes Corp.

The brown-haired, blue-eyed Chesson

has modeled for lots of boutiques look

books and a boxing gym in Louisiana.

Shes shown o everything from tness

clothing to haute couture. But she wont,

under any circumstance, model lingerie or

be photographed nude. I dont want lin-

gerie or nudity to dene me, she said. Her

strict parents also had an inuence. My

parents said, Dont ever take your clothes

o, she remembered.At 5-feet-10-inches and 120 pounds,

Chesson doesnt have to work hard to

keep thin. Im just made that way, she

noted. I dont have to work out. But she

is careful about what she eats. I eat super

clean just natural stu, she said, adding

that she likes fresh fruits, vegetables and

lean meats. She avoids foods with lots of

carbohydrates such as pastas and breads.

Shes not your typical model, said

Simon Gentry, a Houston-based fashion

photographer and owner of The Photo-

booth on Montrose. Shes the unassuming

type. He explained that print modeling

is very dierent from runway modeling inthat the model must be completely at ease

in front of the camera. Somebodys either

comfortable in front of the camera or

theyre not, he noted. She didnt change

once the camera was in her face. Gentry

enjoyed Chessons quirky personality dur-

ing their photo shoot, too, adding, Shes

an absolute goofball.

The goal-oriented model and student

has grown up fast by choice not because

anyone else was pushing her. This

is all me, she said. She describes

herself as outgoing and friendly. Im

super motivated, she emphasized.

Im going to achieve my goals no

matter what.

Her advice to aspiring models is

to contact local photographers and set

up some photo shoots to start building a

portfolio. Shell also tell them the pros and

cons of the modeling business. The pros

include the positive feedback from friends

and family members. A lot of people

believe in me, she said. The new people

to meet and places to go can also be a plus.

The cons include not getting paid for work

while youre trying to build your portfolio.

Then there are the people trying to get

you naked, she warned. She once had an

oer to do a photo shoot with a photog-

rapher whod been published in Vogue

magazine. You have to be open to things,

he told her, referring to being photo-

graphed nude. She didnt see it that way.

We did not end up shooting together, she

noted.

One of her long-term goals is to try out

for the Tyra Banks-hosted television show

Americas Next Top Model after she

nishes graduate school. She knows she

might not make it, she said, but I want to

say that I tried. VIP


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boutique bon ton

W

hile there is no shortage of chain retail stores in Southeast Texas, the savvy (and well-dressed) shopper knows the

truly unique nds are in the areas abundant supply of boutique clothiers. This month, VIP asked 15 locally-owned

boutiques to each put together a fashion shoot that exemplies its personality, offerings and unique perspective onfashion. We hope the following pages inspire you to explore and shop Southeast Texas boutiques.

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NVBoutique690 Orleans, Beaumont

www.facebook.com/nv690

409.835.8994

At NV Boutique in

downtown Beaumont,

Claudette Alexander

hopes that you will n

something unique to make them

envy you. Located in the historic

Gus Mayer building, the eclectic

boutique offers vintage and mod

designs. Alexander also customiz

many pieces before she puts the

out on the showroom oor.

Our denim is really popular,

Alexander. Using denim pieces f

the 80s to current time, we do a

of customization studding, omb

discoloration, and shredding. We

do it to any jeans or denim, canv

or cotton fabric.

NV offers womens garments

range from loungewear to profes

sional attire to vintage wedding

dresses. Men can nd a selectio

in a variety of styles as well. For

each and every customer we can

a styling consultation if desired

we help them from start to nish

Alexander said.

Alexander has been creating

and designing for over 18 years

like to support local creatives, an

I like doing what I want to do, sh

explained. Having this business

successful could encourage othe

to have businesses in downtown

We have all these beautiful build

not being utilized. You dont have

go to Houston to get things that

really current we offer them he

Grace Mathis

Model: Essica Bartee

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tography

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Luxe Boutique4036 Dowlen Rd., Beaumont Facebook .com/LUXEBEAUMONT 409.239.5561

April Duplantis studied fashion and retail merchandising at Lamar Uni-

versity before interning for a year at a local boutique. In April, 2012, she

opened a shop she believed would ll a much-needed niche.

So many women go out of town to shop or order online. I wanted

to bring more options to Beaumont by offering things that are trending in L.A. andthat you see in magazines but cant nd here. Now, you can.

April is most condent in classic styles that suit her personality. But while at

market, the last thing she looks at is what she would wear.

If I did that, everything in the store would be black and white, she laughs.

She prefers up-to-the-moment fashion a style she calls classic with a

contemporary edge. I am constantly buying fashion magazines and watching

Entertainment News because I love fashion so much. It gives me an edge on what

women my age are looking for now. Luxe carries Esley, Glan, and personal faves

BCBG and DL1961 denim. She also carries Dolce Vita shoes, a line beloved by

celebrities but which are affordable. In addition to clothing and shoes, shoppers

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HannahBays4343 Lincoln Ave., Groveswww.hannahbaysclothing.com409.962.3400

C

heryll Moreau, the owner of

Hannah Bays, wants to help

customers step out of their

box. We have sophisticated

fashion with an attitude, she said. We

want you to look like you but feel differ-

ent.

With clothing in a wide range of sizes

and styles, Moreau hopes to offer some-

thing other than the same old, same

old. You can nd anything from Flax linen

items to trendy party dresses. The shoe

selection is fairly large for a boutique, and

includes popular brands such as Jessica

Simpson and Fergie.

Jewelry lines include Brighton and

Avant Garde. The newest addition is

Sorrelli, an antique-inspired line that

is guaranteed for life. You will also nd

Jimmy Crystal sunglasses, earrings and

readers.

Local artists create many of the unique

gift items. One such line is called Forever

Girlie and includes incredible smelling wax

melts along with warmers.

Most important to Moreau is that you

feel good in what you get from Hannah

Bays. I want to offer something that

when you put it on, somebodys

gonna say where did you get that?

Grace Mathis

Model: Brooke Shimek

photography

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The PurpleDoor6474 Phelan BlvdThepurpledoor.com

(409) 832-9200

Michelle Ferguson believehigh fashion shouldnt h

to come at a high price.

Purple Door Boutique ca

ries clothing lines like Double Zero, Ve

and Umgee.

If you have several children, when

go shopping you can spend a fortune.

When a woman shops in my store, she

can afford an entire outt, not just one

piece. Our tops start at $16 and go up

to $40. Pants and jeans are $16 to $3

although we have some that are more

expensive.Michelle welcomes shopping advice

from her teenage daughter, Shelby, wh

tracks trends, though the shop also ca

ries pieces for women 30 and up.

In addition to clothing, jewelry, belts

and shoes, the boutique rents luxury

handbags from Louis Vitton, Chanel an

Gucci for $45 to $100 or more a week

Most women feel too guilty to spen

$600 to $2,700 for a bag. This way, th

can rent one for a special event.

Shelby suggested offering a 10%

discount to any shopper wearing PurpDoor T-shirts, a promotional idea Mich

thought was inventive and savvy.

It was all her idea. Jane McB

photography

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Flu Cic4300 Lincoln Avenue, Suite 4, Groveswww.facebook.com/eurdechic409.886.2442

When Candace Harrison re-

turned to Orange from her

time living in London, San

Francisco and Houston,

she was in for a fashion shock.I hadnt

shopped mass produced stores in a long

time, Harrison recalls. My mom and I

were talking one day and she said if you

want to start up a store, Ill do it with you.

Along with her mother Ginger, Candace

now owns Fleur de Chic, recently moved

from Orange to Lincoln Avenue in Groves.

She calls her style contemporary tradi-

tional. I dont feel like were so modern

that it puts people off, but its not what

your grandma would wear. Its comfortable

and chic. My favorite thing is leggings

with an oversized top and shoes.

Everything from leggings to date night

apparel, shoes and handbags are avail-

able, in a broad range of colors and sizes.

In fact, some items are available up to

size 24.

Harrison hopes her store appeals to

all kinds of people. We want it to be

accessible as far as affordability. We

want everyone to be chic, no matter their

pocketbook size. We have something for

everyone any person, any size, any

age. We work hard every day changing

mindsets. Grace Mathis

Model: Candace Harrison (owner)

A Littl Bit Gauy2496 Martin Luther King Dr Suite F, Orangewww.alittlebitgaudy.com/409.988.0030

Over the past 10 years, Shelly Adams grew her business, A Little Bit Gaudy, from a corner of her

husbands hair salon to a chain that she hopes to franchise the world over. Now incorporated, she

also operates a shop in Sulfur, LA. She has trademarked and patented A Little Bit Gaudy and her

Gaudie Girl label, which includes a haircare line of shampoo, conditioner, mousse and hairspray.

A Little Bit Gaudy carries everything from bling ip ops to formal costume jewelry sets to shiny hiney

jeans, as Adams lovingly calls them. When I rst started business there was no one like me around. Theres

more than one person who likes buying and selling gaudy material, she observed.

Its just fashion with attitude, said Adams. You want to look classy yet happy. I am not above wearing a pairof bright orange platform shoes. If I want to do that, Ill do it proudly.

Adams is most proud of her loyal customers who have stuck with her over the past 10 years. She will give

her number to customers and come in after hours to give them one-on-one attention. The best surprise is the

customer loyalty and the company growing. Its a blessing. Grace Mathis

Model: Shelly Adams (owner)

photography by ren sheppArd


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Bella Bella5925 Phelan Blvd., Beaumontwww.facebook.com/pages/Bella-Bella-Boutique409.860.1924

Just as the name implies, Bella Bella is known forbeautiful and elegant special occasion fashion.

Susan Geyser opened the boutique in 2004, after

owning the Caterpillar Childrens Shop for eight

years. Ive always loved fashion, Geyser said.I never

wanted to do anything else.

After she graduated from Texas Christian University with a

fashion merchandising degree, Geyser worked in the buying

department of Neiman Marcus and later managed the ac-

cessories department at the Galleria location in Houston.

In Beaumont, she changed her stores focus as her

daughters, Kristin and Tiffany, grew up. Now both women

work with Geyser at Bella Bella.As a former debutante and

social chairwoman of the Neches River Festival, Geyser isvery informed about all the events in town, keeping only

limited numbers of each dress and tracking who is wearing

what to which occasion to avoid duplication. Though prom,

wedding and special event elegance is her niche, she also

carries fun and casual lines including Lily Pulitzer and Milly.

What I enjoy most is seeing the people every day,Gey-

ser said.They are not just customers, most are friends. And

I do love the clothes. Whenever I hear a customer say, this is

so beautiful, it makes me feel really good. Cheryl Rose

Model: Allison Smith p h o t o g r a p h y

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L-T-D4004 Dowlen Rd., Beaumont

Facebook.com/La-Tee-Da-Beaumont

409.835.0202

Michael Manuel has spen

career helping women o

ages and sizes feel bea

ful, rst as a hairstylist t

as a boutique owner. At La-Tee-Da, he

specializes in natural ber clothing, mo

linen and cotton, from small to Plus siz

I like clothes with a air; Victorian aBohemian-inspired fashions, with lots

color, layers, lace, rufes and embel-

lishments, he says. A lot of people a

insecure in their weight. I love working

with women, especially those plus size

because I want them to feel sure in wh

they are and what they look like. The u

structured cuts, with loose t and ow

lines, allow women to be fashionable a

embrace their beauty.

La-Tee-Da carries Flax, Steel Pony,

Matchpoint, LaFixsun, Winter Sun and

artisan wear California line, J.T. and Mtie, which is handmade and hand-dyed

with vegetable dye, then dried in the s

Accessories include Leader Handbags

Mary Frances purses, Jimmy Crystal

watches and sunglasses,Yellow Box a

Grazie shoes and jewelry by Treska.

The boutique also carries Visconti a

Robert Graham clothing for men, from

medium-6X. Jane McBride

Model: Dana Batiste

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Jackies6755 Phelan Blvd, Beaumontwww.facebook.com/pages/Jack-ies/131581243536388409.861.5762

G

rowing up in Beaumont,

Jackie Jackson knew she

wanted to own a fashion

boutique from the timeshe was 14 years old. After several

years working for local reneries, she

made that dream come true by opening

Jackies in 2006.

I just feel that God has been in this

since the beginning, she said. Im living

my dream. I wont say it is all easy, you

have to put everything into it, but I love

what I do. I love when customers walk

out saying how much fun they had.

Jackie travels to multiple fashion

buying shows a year to personally select

her inventory. She often works as a buyerand stylist for her customers, having

strong relationships and trust with them,

including clients as far aeld as Dallas

and Florida. Jackies clothing and acces-

sories combine structured basics with

clean lines to more unusual brands with

air. Jackies is the exclusive retailer of

Rodrigo Otazu jewelry, eye-catching, gor-

geous statement pieces. Cheryl Rose

Model: Rashonda Davis

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Splash ofKarma1219 Boston Ave., Nederlandwww.facebook.com/pages/Splash-of-Karma

409.724.1196

D

uring the feather craze, Jes-

sica Stansbury started makinghandcrafted feather jewelry.

That endeavor led her to open

Splash of Karma in November 2011. Her

grandmother was the inspiration behind

everything from the aesthetic to the name.

She was a very stylish, eclectic woman

whether in home furnishings or outts,

remembered Stansbury. She inspired me

everyday.

Stansbury chooses what catches

her eye, whether its a bold pattern or a

bright color. Not one to follow trends, she

gravitates towards items that stand outand are slightly different. She carries a

blend of daywear into party wear that can

be enhanced with unique accessories.

The Irregular Choice shoes are some

of Stansburys favorite items. Modern with

an everyday twist, Splash of Karma is one

of the few retailers in the area that carry

them.

A truly bohemian feel is prevalent at

Splash of Karma. I want a customer

to come in here and look for a different

type of retail experience, said Stans-

bury. From the dcor to the clothes tothe home accessories, I want them to

come in and know theyre surrounded by

something different. I want them to kinda

feel like theyre in Houston or Austin but in

a small town. Grace Mathis

Model: Jessica Stansbury (owner)

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YaYa Club414 Dowlen Rd., Beaumonthttp://www.yayaclubclothing.com409.861.3341

A

ngie McClelland learned the

retail fashion business at her

mothers knee. She worked

at Le Boudoir Center Stagein Orange for her mother, Diana Hill,

throughout her youth.After graduating

with a business degree from the University

of Texas, McClelland moved to California,

where she began a job for Mica Dress as

a receptionist. Within 18 months, she had

been promoted to national sales manager.

I was very passionate and though I was

working in wholesale, I thought like a

retailer, she said. I remembered the

struggles and trials of my mom, which

made me a really good salesperson.

With two partners, McClelland openedve retail stores in California, later sell-

ing her share when she moved back to

Beaumont. Though she seriously pursued

becoming a federal drug enforcement

agent, ultimately she stayed with fashion

and opened Ya Ya Club in 2002, bringing

something very different to Beaumont.

When we opened, we brought in fash-

ion at a price point that is very affordable

and created a girly, feminine place to shop

thats funky and spiritual, a sisterhood,

she said. Thats why we call it the club.

Women love women to give their approval.Its really the experience we sell.

Cheryl Rose

Model: Taylor Hughes.

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Ella +Scott460 MLK, Beaumont

www.shopellascott.com

409.835.8280

A

For Lease sign at

the Mildred Building

galvanized Jamie Scott of

Beaumont to embark on a

childhood dream of owning a fash-

ion boutique. The building reected

her tastes for casual sophistication,

pairing beautiful details with vintage

personality. The former real estate

agent opened Ella + Scott in May

2011, combining her name with her

grandmothers.

Growing up in Nederland, Jamie

loved clothes and was known to

change outts 10 times a day. She

became intrigued with owning her

own business after taking an entre-

preneurship course while attending

Lamar University.

She personally selects every item

in her store. She believes that suc-

cessful fashion is about personal-

ity and t, rather than labels and

price tags. We really strive to help

customers with a personal touch,

she said. Not just to pick out a shirt,

for example, but fashion tips on how

to style that item from head to foot.

Cheryl Rose

Model: Alex Ramano

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PoBby5955 Phelan Blvd Beaumont, TX 77706www.poshbabyco.com(409) 860-3331

When Erica Novak

was raising her chil-

dren, she traveled

to Houston to nd

custom bedding and design for their

rooms. She decided to ll that gap

in the local market and six years ago

opened Posh Baby.

Soon, the business expanded into

childrens clothing and Novak began

to receive requests for adult clothing

in the same style as her bedding

traditional with a touch of shabby

chic. Two years ago, she expanded

her business with Posh & Co, which

features accessories, clothing and

bedding for adults.

Novak declares herself obsessed

with jeans. I call myself the jean

whisperer, she said. A good pair

of jeans can make you feel really

good about yourself. I feel like with

couture jeans, the quality is better

the denim is thicker, the stretch

is better, it gives better in the right

spots. The jean selection at Posh

& Co. includes a lot of colored and

skinny jeans, some even with a high

waist. We have a good selection

that has something for every body

type, Novak said.

For those looking to stand out

by the pool, Posh & Co. is offering

swimsuits this summer from design-

ers including Lauren Moffatt, Maria

Bonita from Columbia and Gypsy.

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PurseStrings6385 Calder Ave Ste F, Beaumontwww.purse-strings.com(409) 866-9742

Twenty-ve years ago, with

no plan in mind, SharonThomas rented out a small

space in The Green Beanery

in Old Town Beaumont selling acces-

sories. Today, Purse Strings is going

strong in its current location, selling

rened casual clothing and high qual-

ity bags and jewelry.

We hand pick each piece of jew-

elry, she said. I dont like to match

everything. If it comes as a matching

earring and necklace set, I dont want

to see it. Most of the jewelry lines

at Purse Strings use semi-preciousstones and sterling silver and will re-

place and repair broken pieces. Chan

Luu is a favorite jewelry line with

celebrities that has recently gained

popularity in Southeast Texas. Purse

Strings has carried it for 15 years.

Many of Thomass customers have

been shopping at the store for more

than 20 years. That is how she would

like it, because she wants to help

customers build a wardrobe that will

last.We mostly do separates so you

can mix and match these things foryears and its not as recognizable. Put

it with different pants or a jacket and

jewelry, and it looks brand new.

Grace Mathis

Model: Cynthia Fontenot

photography

by

ren

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GaudieCouture1140 Boston Ave., Nederlandwww.gaudieandco.com/409.729.2790

A

my VanPelt opened Gaudie and

Co. nine years ago. Two years

later, due to an overwhelm-ing demand for clothing, she

opened Gaudie Couture across the street.

At Gaudie Couture, its intimate

and small, she explained. Most of our

customers come in on a weekly basis. The

customer goes in the dressing room and

we start pulling for them. Our clothes are

for everyday, in a variety of settings. We

dress people for work, the rodeo, gradua-

tion photos, engagement photos.

VanPelt enjoys selling one-of-a-kind

clothing and giving one-on-one attention

to customers. I think thats what wereknown for. We know their rst names,

their kids, whats going on in their lives. A

lot of them come into socialize even.

One of her favorite accessory lines is

Kendra Scott, a jewelry company started

in Austin that features chunky turquoise

and coral pieces. Her favorite pant line

is KUT, with prices under $100 and a

attering t.

I do what I do because I have three

kids, said VanPelt. I dont want to miss

out on anything in their lives and this job

gives me the opportunity to work, traveland still be with my kids. Its never boring

and dull, its fun. Grace Mathis

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SUMMERFASHIONTRENDStext by Cheryl rose

Coral and teal were the popular spring fashion colors this year,

according to Reva Broussard, the visual sales manager for

Dillards at Parkdale Mall in Beaumont, but her preview of

summer 2013 is for bold colors. This month you can

expect to see more vibrant colors on our oor, she

said. This will include brighter hues of vivid blues (think cobalt),

glowing greens, energetic shades of orange (like tangerine) and

pops of pink.

As for fabrics, its all about fabrics that breathe, in her

opinion. You can expect to see a lot of knits. Youll see

things that have good movement, pieces that ow when

you move, such as maxi dresses.

Accessories will feature prints inspired by tribal pat-

terns, geometric shapes and nautical stripes, she an-

ticipates. For shoes, she is seeing chunkier heels,

with wedges and platforms being the summer

trend. Swimsuits arrived in the store in Febru-

ary, in advance of spring break. We have the

best swim shop in the area with collections

from our private label brands like Antonio

Melani and Gianni Bini and collections

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great dates in texas hill country

SanAntonioSummerArt& Jazz FestivalMay 31-June 2The San Antonio Summer Art& Jazz Festival, also known asSAS FEST (San Antonio SummerFestival) and JAZZ FEST S. A.(Jazz Festival of San Antonio) isa free 3-day event and features17 great jazz concerts, an Artsand Crafts Fair and deliciousTexas cuisine. www.sanantoniosummerartjazzfestival.com/

Wine Road 290Vino El PastorJune15

All ten wineries along Hwy290 will be pairing a tastingcompanion with their port orsignicant other wine. No ticketto buy. Most wineries have atasting fee that they normallycharge; there is no additionalcharge for the event. Justdrive to each of the wineries.Each of the top hill countryrestaurants will prepare adish and serve to you with awine from the winery. You cantaste other ne wines from thewinery during your visit.

TexasHill CountryWine & Brew FestJuly6Featuring tastings from Texaswineries and breweries. Enjoylive music with Bonnie Bishopfrom Nashville, Johnny Cooperand others. Spend the daysampling delicious food. 11a.m. to 7 p.m. in Kerrville. www.wineandbrewfest.com

Austin Bat FestAugust 24

Enjoy live music, arts andcrafts, food, bat watching,and much more at this annualevent held on the Ann RichardsCongress Ave. Bridge. Youll see1.5 million Mexican free-tailedbats emerging from under thebridge at dusk, 2 stages withlive music, more than 75 arts& crafts vendors, deliciousfood and drinks and childrensactivities. 4 p.m. to Midnight.


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text by Jane McBride

Texas is indeed, a whole nuther

state and nowhere is that

exemplied more than in

Austin. There are so many

things we love about Austin,

from the stately, beloved capitol building to

the University of Texas campus (Hook em

Horns!) to Barton Springs, the drag and on

to Sixth Street.

Which brings us to music.

The Austin music scene can be vibrant

and robust, elegant and sophisticated. It also

can be rowdy and alcohol-infused, soul-

lifting and sweat-soaked. Its symphonies

and jazz, blues and country, punk and funk,

rock and retro.

It is, indeed, the Live Music Capital,

though true believers must be prepared to

defend that title from challengers.

To understand the current Austin Music

Scene of Sixth Street and South by South-

west, you need to revisit the Austin of

the 1970s, which, for my generation, was

Nirvana. Nashville was stubbornly stuck on

formulaic country and western. California

was pursuing its own music revolution, led

by Gram Parsons, Emmylou Harris, Jackson

Browne, The Eagles, War, Santana and Port

Arthurs own Janis Joplin.

Austin had its own laid-back but kick-

ass scene of musicians determined to break

away from what was expected and just do

their own thing. It had Willis Alan Ramsey,

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B.W. Stevenson, Steve Fromholz ,Rusty Wier, Ray Wylie Hubbard,Doug Sahm and Michael Murphey.Willie Nelson was there, too,having moved to Austin when hisNashville house burned aboutthe same time he became burnedout on Nashville. He hung outwith Kris Kristoerson and LeonRussell, and it was, well, cosmic.

It was known as progressivecountry, but Michael Murpheysalbum, Cosmic Cowboy Souve-nir, captured the movement:

Lone Star sippin and skinnydippin and steel guitars and stars,are just as good as Hollywood andthem bullshit disco bars

Its no coincidence that AustinCity Limits broadcast for the rsttime in 1975. It would go on tobecome the longest running musictelevision program ever.

Ever.Now, Austin is home to Sixth

Street bars, dives and clubs. Ithosts South by Southwest eachyear, which calls itself a music,lm, and interactive conference.Oh, the possibilities: punks andposeurs, geeks and nerds, the hipand hedonistic and scattered

throughout those for whom mu-sic is as necessary to life as breath.

Narrowing it down is prettynear impossible, but here is ourlist of the best places to capturethe Austin music experience.

Youll notice Bass Hall and theFrank Erwin Center arent onthe list. They are a given forconcerts, symphonies and danceperformances, nationally-knownmusicians and non-music events.

We kept our list (mostly) to clubbars, dance halls and venueswhere live music lovers can catcthe Austin vibe, recognizableby its slogan, Keep AustinWeird. VIP


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Cedar StreetCourtyard208 West 4th St.

(512) 495-9669

www.cedarstreetaustin.com

The fact that 70s and 80s cov-

er bands get the most frequent

booking should clue you in to

the vibe here. The Courtyard has

a reputation as a pick-up bar

for folks with fond memories of

those decades. Known for a

well-stocked bar and live music

seven nights a week.

Cactus Caf2247 Guadalupe

(512) 475-6515

Think intimate and acoustic.

Because its on the UT campus,

parking can be hell. But you can

walk to another historical venue,

Hole in the Wall a small dive

that Austinites still hold close to

their hearts. Most shows start

at 8 p.m. leaving time for late

night visits elsewhere.

ContinentalClub1315 S. Congress Ave.

(512) 441-0202

www.continentalclub.com

Layers of sweat and soul

which you can actually smell in this former supper club.

But its one of the few places

with shows that start before

10, giving you plenty of time to

visit Austins food trailers before

settling in. Listen to swing,

rockabilly, country, and retro

roots music and discover local

talent on the way up.

Emos2015 E. Riverside Dr.

For tickets call Front Gate

tickets (888) 512-7469

Emosaustin.com

Recently sold to C3 Presents

the booking agent/productio

company behind Austin City

Limits Festival and Lollapalothey book acts for Stubbs B

Emos and La Zona Rosa. Lo

of alternative music (from in

rock to punk and metal). Has

outdoor stage, smaller indoo

stage and outdoor beer gard

Loud, rowdy and not so upsc

it lacks appeal. You can hea

some great touring bands he

Antones213 W. 5th St.

(512) 320-8424

www.antones.net

History seeps from the walls ofthis Austin institution, founded

by Clifford Antone and the rst

club to open on Sixth Street

(now on 5th). If you pick the

right night, you can hear great

music. Like many Austin institu-

tions, it is overcrowded and can

be grungy. But youre here for

the music, right?

Broken Spoke3201 S. Lamar Blvd

(512) 442-6189www.brokenspokeaustintx.com

This is a true Texas dance hall

it was voted Best Honky-Tonk

in Texas by Texas Highways

magazine and Best Country

Dance hall in Nation by Enter-

tainment magazine. It always

has been and still remains

cool.

StubbsBar-B-Q801 Red River St.

(512) 480-8341

www.stubbsaustin.com

Eat some great food before

catching everything from

big name acts (exceedingly

crowded) to local up-and-

comers (more breathing room);

predominantly indie and

alternative rock. This sweet

little amphitheater is pleasur-

able in the spring and fall.

Prepare to sweat in the summer.

Outdoor stage is standing only.

Especially crowded for SundayGospel brunch.

ElephantRoom315 Congress Ave.

(512) 473.2279

www.elephantroom.com

A groovy basement jazz bar that

offers live music seven days a

week. Has a well-stocked bar

and lots of beer choices, offer-

ing good drinks appreciated by

a mostly-adult crowd.

The SaxonPub1320 S Lamar Blvd.

(512) 448-2552

www.thesaxonpub.com

The Saxon opened in 1990

an intimate setting. Kris Kris

ferson is reported to have sa

was like playing in his own l

room. Pick a night with a sin

songwriter and fully enjoy th

music. Folks will actually shu

up and listen, which is unlike

many places in Austin.

La Zona Rosa612 W. 4th St.

For tickets call Front Gatetickets (888) 512-7469

www.facebook.com/lazonarosa

Like other Austin music venues,

its crowded and noisy. Be

prepared to stand. Provides

some truly eclectic choices,

from Latin, World Music, blues

and jazz to rock & singer/song-

writers.

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Paeso

delRio

text by Jane McBride

Its easy to understand why The Alamo and the Paeso delRio (Walk of the River) share the honor of being the No. 1tourist attractions in Texas. While the state has no short-age of vacation destinations, the most venerated histori-cal site in the state and the most brilliantly-conceivedand maintained riverside commercial development arelocated within blocks of each other in a wildly romanticcity steeped in history and oering rich cultural, culinary

and architectural diversity. More than 28 million people travel toexperience San Antonio each year.

The River Walk, a public park open 365 days a year, oers

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approximately three miles of restaurants,

bars, shops, hotels, museums and art cen-ters all curving under picturesque stonebridges and walkways one story beneath a

5-mile section of downtown San Antonio.Sidewalks line both sides of the river, put-ting tourists in the heart of the action.

Walking along the river is a sensoryexperience. This is a densely-populatedstretch, with hotels, restaurants and shops

standing shoulder-to-shoulder. The vividreection of colorful umbrellas that shadeguests at river-side establishments shimmer

along the river as music oats from restau-rants and bars.

Overheard conversations here are mostlyin Spanish and English, but tourists fromacross the world oer their own languages

and dialects. Its an odd mix of vibrancy andcalm, a shared gift the river oers.

One absolute must: you cant visit the

River Walk without taking one of the scenicboat cruises that give you a great view anddetailed history of the area. Check with

Rio San Antonio Cruises for tickets: www.riosanantonio.com or (210) 244-5700.

Because the River Walk is on every travel

writers must-see list, merchants cater totourists, but frequently manage to keepsome of the authenticity that makes the city

so intriguing. Those who want to experiencethe rst-rate hotels and restaurants willnd plenty on our list to satisfy that need.

Travelers who have an extended stay in thecity or return faithfully for more visits

can enjoy nding hidden gems that thelocals frequent.

Our off-the-beaten path

Housed in one of the citys old mercantile

exchange buildings is Schilos Deli at 424

E. Commerce, just outside the River Walk.This long-standing Germany eatery (openedin 1917) isnt fancy or expensive; locals love

coming here for good food, but perhaps thetop draw is homemade root beer. Seriouslygood.

Jerrys Hot Dogs, one block o the RiverWalk at 149 E. Commerce, is cherishedby locals for the Chicago-style dogs made

with Vienna Beef on a poppy seed bun. Theowner makes every hot dog by hand. Seri-ously dedicated ex-Chicagoan.

In a city bloated with Tex-Mex res-taurants, La Gloria (100 E. Grayson) has

traditional Mexican food. You wont get thetypical enchilada platter here. Its ceviche,tacos with corn not our tortillas and

food served in molcajetes. They also serveaquas frescas, oering dierent avors eachday. Seriously fresh.

For drinks, be sure to try the Fruit Cupat Soho Martini Bar (214 W. Crockett). Therefreshing libation is reminiscent of the fruit

cups sold by street vendors and taco standsin Mexico. At Zinc Bistro and Bar (207North Presa) youll nd a great sangria lled

with fresh fruit juices.Nearby

LaVillita Historic Arts Village is just afew blocks from the Alamo and the River

Walk. The charming village once was oc-cupied by Spanish soldiers stationed at themission that became the Alamo. Now, its

an art-centric mix of galleries, shops andrestaurants. The village is small enough tomake visiting all the shops and galleries an

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A Pft Day Fdksugtext by jAne mcbriDe

The quaint German-founded town of Fredericksburg

has much to oer as a Texas vacation destination: a

Hill Country location that dates to 1846 with pictur

esque limestone and masonry architecture; more th

350 B&Bs, inns and guesthouses (many located in historic hous

and buildings) and restaurants oering everything from authent

German food to New American cuisine and down-home cooking

focusing on farm to table freshness; quaint Main Street lined wit

block after block of imaginative shops oering chic and eclectic,

rustic and kitschy; art galleries and of course, wineries.

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hill country

Breakfast

Begin with breakfast at the western end of Main Street at Old German Bakeryand Restaurant at 225 W. Main. Find authentic German pancakes and Europeanpastries, or if you prefer, a more robust meal of meat and potatoes. Since youll bedoing a lot of walking, park here and drive back down to a central location nearEast Main.

Favot rvwalk rstauatsYoull never be hungry in San Antonio, with choices from well-appointed bistros like

Budros regional/Southwest fare (the prickly pear martini is a must), the minimalist

dcor and eclectic menu of Citrus and Chef Bruce Audens imaginative New Ameri-

can Cuisine (try the Texas axis venison and grilled quail) at Biga on the Banks.

Favot rvwalk-aa HotlsTo fully experience the River Walk, you can choose one of the many hotels that line

its banks, or opt for nearby choices with their own charms, from the picturesque Ha-

vana Hotel, with its pan-Latin inuence to Emily Morgans stately architecture across

the street from the Alamo. If you enjoy celebrity sightings, we suggest sipping a

cocktail or eating at the above-mentioned Acenar, next door to the swanky Valencia

Hotel, where NBA players stay when in town to play the San Antonio Spurs.

Budros on the River

Walk

420 W Market Street

(210) 224-6500

Biga on the Banks

203 S St. Marys St.

(210) 225-0722

Las Canarias at La

Mansion

112 College St

(210) 518-1000

Ocho Lounge at Hotel

Havana

1015 Navarro St

(210) 222-2008

Citrus

150 E. Houston St.

(210) 227-9700

Il Sogno Osteria

200 E Grayson St

(210) 223-3900

Bella on the River

106 River Walk St

(210) 404-2355

Fig Tree Restaurant

515 Villita St

(210) 224-1976

Acenar

146 E Houston St

(210) 222-2362

Mokara Hotel and Spa

212 W. Crockett

(210) 396-5800

The Westin Riverwalk

420 W. Market

(210) 224-6500

Riverwalk Vista

262 Losoya

(210) 223-3200

Hyatt Regency San

Antonio

123 Losoya

(210) 222-1234

Omni La Mansion del

Rio

112 College

(210) 518-1000

Emily Morgan

705 E. Houston

(210) 225-5100

Hotel Havana

1015 Navarro

(210) 222-2008

Hotel Contessa

306 W. Market

(210) 229-9222

Hotel Valencia

150 E. Houston

(210) 227-9700

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Dinner

Executive Chef Ross Burtwell makesthe Cabernet Grill (2805 S. Hwy 16) apopular destination for serious food-ies. Located in the Cotton Gin Village

just south of Main Street, the restau-

rant offers seafood, Certied AngusBeef, wild game and ranch fare, alongwith a selection of 75 Texas wines. Trythe bison Enchiladas.

Late Night

Fredericksburg isnt known as alate-night party town (we thinkthats part of its charm) but severalestablishments stay open until late.Choose Lincoln Street Wine and

Cigar Bar (111 S. Lincoln) to sipa nightcap or go boot scootin atCrossroads Saloon and Steak-house (306. W.Main).

Evening

Time for a relaxing visit to the OfcersClub at the Airport at the HangarHotel (155 Airport Rd.).Take Hwy 16South (South Adams Street) for 2.3miles and look for theAirport and FairGrounds Sign. The aviation-themed

hotel is built like a WWII hangar andthe club is all about leather chairs,mahogany woodwork, a beautiful bar,grand piano and a memorable experience. Watch planes land, talk to people whoare ying in from across the country, and enjoy great cocktails. Be sure to say Hito bartender Mary. Locals come here on Thursdays Martini Night to enjoy somequiet time before the hectic pace of the weekend.

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After lunch, drive downtown to TheHerb Farm (495 Whitney), allowingat least two hours to fully appreciatethe fragrant, relaxing atmosphere.Walk through beautifully landscapedgardens, stopping at the Poets HausGift Shop, where youll nd gardenand gift items redolent of lavender,rosemary, sage and mint. Be sure tocall ahead and book a massage inthe 5,000 square foot Natures Spato work on sore muscles.

Morning

Spend the morning shopping. Pricesrange from moderate to pricey, butbargains certainly can be found. Thequality of the goods usually is excel-lent. Shop owners have an unusuallykeen eye for the beautiful, (trendy totimeless), unique and well-made.For clothing and accessories, try TheSecret Garden at 102 E. Main, Root at306 E. Main, Haberdashery at 203 E.Main and the must-visit Hill CountryOuttters at 115 E. Main, where youllnd the kind of clothing and footwearthat denes the Texas Hill Country.For antiques and home dcor, look toCarol Hicks Bolton Antiquities (301 S.Lincoln), a 14,000 square feet, beau-tifully modern space lled with pared-down industrial nds, as well as moretraditional pieces.To feed the need forart, visit Insight Gallery (214 W. Main),

a ne-art gallery showcasing paintersand sculptors working in landscape,still life, wildlife and Western Art, aswell as gurative and impressionistworks. Also check out FredericksburgGood Art Company Gallery (218 W.Main) featuring regional, national, andinternational artists who work in avariety of mediums, including pottery.

Lunch

For lunch, take a short drive to ThePink Pig (6266 US 290) and enjoythe inventive cuisine of Owner andExecutive Chef Rebecca Rather, aformer Beaumonter. Rebecca earnedher reputation as pastry chef for TonyVallone in Houston. She co-ownedand ran the Rather Sweet Bakery inFredericksburg before opening thePink Pig last November. Rebeccaoffers farm-to-fork fare, artisanal

provisions and from-scratch bakedgoods in an historic log cabin in themiddle of the wine country. We lovethe fried beet salad, stuffed mac ncheese chile rellenos and incredibletuxedo cake. Her cookbooks, includingThe Pastry Queen, and PastryQueen Christmas, are a must forwell-stocked cookbook collectors.

Afternoon

Head to the wine trail. Its impossible to hit all in one trip, or even a weekend, sowe suggest two favorites, close together just southeast of town off 290. Start atTorre Di Pietra, with plenty of space to sit and sip on the piazza and patios andlisten to live music on Saturdays. Then, on to Becker Vineyards, with its wonderfultasting room, lavender gardens and excellent gift shop. Tastings at both wineriesare $10 for six wines.

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he scenery of the Texas Hill Country

sets the tone for easy-going elegance.

Rened beauty is expressed through

functional pieces in rich, breezy

fabrics that are perfect for strolling the

Riverwalk or unwinding with a glassof wine while admiring the sunset. Never overdone,

always appropriate, the fashion in the Hill Country is

effortless and timeless.

From Purse Strings, Beaumont: Patterned maxi dress,Johnny Was, $378; Green scarf, $42; Tooled leatherhandbag, Leaders in Leather, $204; Glass beaded tas-sel necklace, Love Heals, $268; Twilight turquoise clawearrings, Love Heals, $98; Turquoise and leather cuff,$67 each; Beaded wrap bracelet, Chan Luu, $283;Beaded stretch bracelets, set of 3, Chan Luu, $98

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Off the Beaten Path

The NationalMuseum of thePacic War

340 E. Main St., Freder-icksburg

Fleet Admiral ChesterW. Nimitz grew up in

Fredericksburg. Themuseum is a huge indoorexhibit space that displays

Allied and Japaneseaircraft, tanks, guns andother large artifacts of thePacic War campaigns.

Garrison BrothersDistillery

1827 Hye-Albert Rd, Hye

Tour the ranch and distill-ery where brothers Danand Charlie GarrisonsTexas Straight BourbonWhiskey is distilled, sold

and celebrated, includinghour-long Sit and Sipguided tours of the ranchand distillery.

Texas Hill CountryWine Trail

More than 30 unique and

beautiful wineries are

scattered throughout the

Hill Country. Each winery

offers a tasting room

where you can sample thewines for which Texas is

becoming famous. Check

out www.texaswinetrail.

com for locations and

event schedules.

Luckenbach

Just 13 miles away fromFredericksburg is a tinyhamlet with a saloonand general store madefamous by folkloristHondo Crouch, Jerry JeffWalkers album VivaTerlingua, Willie and Way-

lons Luckenbach Texas(Back to the Basics ofLove) and a slow-pacedappreciation of pickersand grinners.

Natural BridgeCaverns

26495 Natural BridgeCaverns Rd, San Antonio

Guides will take you onan incredible journeyunderground at the largest

known cavern in Texas,which has a half-mileof paved undergroundtrails. View awe-inspiringrock formations that areconstantly changing andgrowing.

Enchanted Rock

16710 Ranch Rd 965,

Fredericksburg

The iconic pink granite

rock formation that

rises 450 feet is perfect

for hiking, rock climb-

ing, primitive camping,

birdwatching, enjoying the500 species of plants and

appreciating the amazing

view.

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SETxMid-SummerClassicWakeboardingTournamentJune 8

An established grassrootswakeboarding event, the Mid-Summer Classic focuses on fun andpushes for progress among localand regional riders. The tournamentstarts at 8 a.m. and ends when itends. SETX Wakeboarding Lake,

off Interstate 10 between Vidor andBeaumont. (409) 781-4786.

Lotus Garden andBambooFestivalJune 1-2

Come experience the beauty ofthe Buu Mon Temple water liliesand wide variety of bamboo. Fourgardens surrounding the templeand are home to over 30 varieties

of lotuses and 20 varieties of hardyand tropical water lilies, as wellas, over 30 varieties of bamboo.Some of the bamboo is able toreach heights of up to 80 feet. Inaddition to the lotus, water lilies,and bamboo, the gardens includea large variety of tropical fruittrees and various plants. The eventincludes a celebration of Buddhasbirthday, arts and craft vendors,food and tea ceremonies. 9:30a.m. to 5 p.m. June 1; 9 a.m. to 4p.m. June 2, Buu Mon BuddhistTemple, Port Arthur. (409) 982-9319 or (409) 673-6625.

great dates in june

TheAddams FamilyJune 19-20

The weird and wonderful family

comes to devilishly delightful lifein this magnicently macabre newmusical comedy. 7:30 p.m., LutcherTheater for the Performing Arts,Orange. Tickets $40-$65. (409)886-5535 or www.lutcher.org.

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June 1

Babe Zaharias Golf Tournament

Dinner and AuctionTournament, 8 a.m., dinner and

auction, 6:30 p.m., Brentwood

Country Club, Beaumont. Ticket

$50. (409) 833-4514. (409) 833-

4514.

Southeast Texas Motorcop Rode

Ford Park, Beaumont.

setxpolicerodeo.com or (409) 98

7271.

Spindletop Spin Bike Ride

Registration 6 a.m., Crockett Str

Entertainment District, Beaumo

Routes include 16, 27, 53 and 100

mile rides. (409) 839-2332.

Praise Him Festival

11 a.m.-5 p.m., Whites Park,

Anahuac. (409) 527.2949 or

[email protected].

The Lady With all the Answers

A play about newspaper column

Ann Landers, 6:30 p.m., the

Womans Club, Beaumont. Ticke

$65, includes a four course dinne

and show. Reservations: (409)

543-4915 or email ramonarealize

yahoo.com.

June 3

Lunch at the Lake

11 a.m.-2 p.m., the Event Centre,

Beaumont. Bring a lunch or buy

from one of the mobile food vend

on site. Every Monday. (409) 838

3435.

TimMcGrawJune 20

Dont miss your chance to see coun

music star Tim McGraw, the winne

3 Grammy Awards, 14 ACM Award

and 11 CMA Awards. McGraw has s

40 million albums world-wide, wit

debuting at #1 on the Billboard albu

charts. Brantley Gilbert and Love

and Theft are also on the bill, 7 p.mFord Pavilion, Beaumont. Tickets $

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1 Sir Paul McCartneys ex, ____ Mills

5 Legendary guitarist, ___ Satriani

7 Lennons Yoko

9 Southern California Teen TV show (2

words)11 The hen laid __ egg

12 Controversial host with his own

show, Jerry

15 __ Bice, Idol runner-up

16 Shaft musician, ____ Hayes

18 Ghost star, ___ Moore

20 Colorful pond sh

22 Oktoberfest drink

24 Shakespeares rst name

26 Fox News host, Bill O____

28 Hamburgs river

30 Providence state

31 Frank Sinatras daughter

32 Mary ___ Eddy, founder of theChristian Science Church

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1 The ____ : teenage reality sh

featuring Justin, Audrina, Heidi,

Kristin and Spencer

2 ___ Management starring Ja

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4 Actor, ___ Lowe

5 60s protest singer, ___ Baez

6 Toyota vehicle

8 Close

10 Summer month, for short

13 Character in Guitar Hero World T

14 Delirious comedian, ____ Mu

15 Patriots coach, rst name

16 The Crocodile Hunter, Steve _

17 Over the Rainbow composer,

Harold ___

19 Major character in Slumdog

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23 Watcher

25 Corporation abbreviation

27 Gladiator star middle name

29 Indicates the manufacturer

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vip magazineJune 6

First Thursdays on Calder Avenue

5-9 p.m., starting at the Mildred

Building, Beaumont. The monthly

event features food, live music and

sidewalk vendors oering clothing,

jewelry, art, photography, recycled

and handmade items and more.

(409) 8 33-9919.

Book and Movie Night

Ragtime, 6:30-9:30 p.m.,McFaddin-Ward House lecture hall,

Beaumont. A discussion of the E.L.

Doctorow book and a screening of

the 1981 movie. Complimentary

popcorn and refreshments will be

served. Free. (409) 832-1906.

June 7

Southeast Texas Press Club Awards

6:30-9 p.m., University Reception

Center, Mary and John Gray Library,

Lamar University. Tickets are $35.

(409) 201-9934

June 7-9

Larrys Old Time Trade Days

8 a.m.-5 p.m., Winnie. Antiques,

collectibles, arts and crafts, home

decor items, plants, clothing,

jewelry, purses and more. (409) 296-

3300 or larrysoldtimetradedays.com.

June 8

Bringing Back Memories Car Show

8 a.m.-3 p.m., Beaumont Civic

Center, Beaumont. Car registration

8-11 a.m., entry fee $25. Proceeds

benet the Humane Society ofSoutheast Texas. (409) 838-3435.

Gun and Knife Show

9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 8; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

June 9, Robert A. Bob Bowers

Civic Center, Port Arthur. Adults $7,

children younger than 12 free. (713)

724-8881 or www.realgunshow.com

Texas Country Music Show

7:30 p.m., Palace Theater, Kirbyville.

Adults $7, children 7-12 $3, free

for children younger than 6. (409)

423-3319.

Spindletop Roller Girls Roller Derby7 p.m., Ford Exhibit Hall,

Beaumont. Advance tickets $15

and $10, children 2-12 $10 and

$5 at Ticketmaster outlets. www.

spindletoprollregirls.com

June 14-16

Orange Trade Days

9 a.m.-5 p.m., Orange Trade Days

grounds, Orange. Flea market,

farmers market, food and music.

Free. (409) 883-4344.

PALT-a-Palooza

Port Arthur Little Theatre presents

a variety show featuring hits from

musicals of the past, Port Arthur

Little Theatre Playhouse, Port

Arthur. Reservations: (409) 727-7258

or www.palt.org.

June 15

Cajun Celebration

10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., music, food and

more, Jeerson County Singles Club,Nederland. (409) 626-1766.

June 17

BPSF (Beaumont Public School

Foundation) Golf Tournament

Brentwood Country Club, Beaumont.

Tee times: 7:30 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Individual players $185. Sponsorship

levels available. To register, call

(409) 617-5134, emailbpsf93@gmail.

com or go to www.beaumont.k12.

tx.us/golf.

June 18

Movies in the Park

The Odd Life of Timothy Green,

8:15 p.m., Central Park, Beaumont.

Bring lawn chairs. Free. (409) 838-

3613.

June 20

Adam Hood and Jason Eady

7 p.m., Courvilles, Beaumont.

Tickets $30, includes dinner.

Reservations: (409) 860-9811 or

email jes [email protected].

June 22Brett Michaels

Podunk also on the bill, Nutty

Jerrys, Winnie. Doors open at 7 p.m.

Tickets $45, $65, $75. (877) 643-

7508 or www.nuttyjerrys.com.

June 23

Annual Box Fan Bash

Event features local bands, a silent

auction and raes throughout

the evening, 5-10 p.m., Madisons,

Beaumont. Proceeds benet the

Salvation Armys Beat the Heat

program, which provides box fans

to the elderly every summer. (409)

338-3106.

Hebert High School Alumni

Association Hall of Fame Induction

Ceremony

6 p.m. Holiday Inn Hotel and

Suites, Beaumont. Reception 6

p.m., ceremony and dinner, 7 p.m.

For tickets, call (409) 351-4361 or

heberthighalumni.org.


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text by HOLLI PETERSEN

Fashion is a ckle

beast and one

with whom I

have little pa-

tience. Keeping

up with the latest

trends was never

my forte and my

brain tends to

reference style as

the way words marry in a sentence, rather

than how to harmoniously join color and

texture in an outt.

Yet, despite my fondness for gauchos (Iswear, theyre going to make a comeback!),I do have a chic fashion mentor that I striveto emulate.

It just so happens that shes 73.Her name is Dutsie Mrs. Dutsie Sin-

clair, to be exact an exceptional name foran exceptional lady.

Dutsie and her husband, Mike, wereon the short list of family I was to meetbefore my husband, Kyle, and I got tooserious. He considers them his adoptedgrandparents kind souls who attended allthe grandparent days and scouting court ofhonors, while his biological grandparentswere separated by miles and state lines.The Sinclairs were always just a few housesdown the street and kept their doors openfor impromptu visits or the doling out ofsweet treats.

Before she even opened the door, I envi-sioned what Dutsie would look like. Wire-rimmed glasses. Floral nightgown. Grayhair. But, what I discovered was something

else entirely.She was fabulous stunning, really.Short, expertly-styled black hair. Impec-cable makeup. And, with an ensemble thatwas clearly planned in advance, down toher red, manicured nails and her shocking

stiletto heels.The only thing louder than her appear-

ance was her personality. She welcomedyou into her beautiful home with warmhugs, a thick New Orleans accent and aready, raucous laughter.

She was not some clich grandma. Thiswas Mrs. Dutsie Sinclair. Larger than life.

Over the years, Ive come to expectnothing less from the woman that is nowmy own adopted grandma.

She still answers her door, looking likea seasoned diva just stepping o the stage.

There are no slouchy clothes in hercloset. There are no house shoes. There areno gray hairs. She is forever awless andput together.

Beauty is an art to Dutsie and feminin-ity is a prize to be treasured. She discussesher shoes and handbags with fondness.Shopping is a sport that she gold-medalsin. Makeup is just another tool in her ex-pansive arsenal. And, she can take one lookat a person and declare their season andwhat colors would complement their eyes

and skin tone. (Turns out, Im a winter.)Dutsie was thrilled when we announcedto her that our rst child would be a girl.And, it wasnt long before she beganshowering our still in-utero daughter withthe most extravagant of baby clothes allanimal print and sequins and glitz.

The showering never stopped. For everybirthday or holiday, we can expect morepizazz to sparkle our daughter, Gabriellas,closet. Gabi loves nothing more than aday of shopping with her Grandma DivaDutsie.

Good luck keeping up with her, though.Though Cogan Syndrome and vertigomake her a little wobbly, Dutsie still dons amean pair of suede high-heeled boots (with

matching cane) and breezes through storeafter store.Nothing slows her down. Not even

cancer.We got the news last Christmas, when

a case of pneumonia revealed a much more

sinister something lurking in her lungs acruel fate for anyone, much less a non-smoker.

It was a devastating shock to us all. Wewaited to tell Gabi waited to nd theright reassuring words. Yet, she still laidher head against the cold car window andwept with deep, heartbroken shudders.

However, Ive never seen Dutsie cryabout it. Shes been too concerned withhow to continue doing what she lovesand, naturally, theres her appearance toconsider.

Ironic that the medicine that will extendyour life can ravage every trait that makesyou feel like a woman. It takes real eort tolook in the mirror and see yourself, not thecancer. It takes courage to face the worldand say my hair is gone, but my soul is stillsmiling. Yet, Dutsie does it every day.

Nothing could teach me more aboutstyle than watching Dutsie battle cancer wearing silk pajamas, propped up in abed engulfed with the sentimental cardsthat arrive in droves. She is still witty, still

sharp, still a force to be reckoned with.Dutsie has taught me that style isnt just

about keeping up with the latest trends orwearing the most fashionable clothing.

Style is the way you meet each day withzest. Style is the way you wipe away yourtears and put your mascara on anyways.Style is laughing when it hurts, smilingthrough the sorrow.

Its funny how life can oer you sadnessand joy with the same hand. Around thetime we learned the unhappy news aboutDutsie, we received a blessed surpriseabout our own little family.

It seems there will be an unforeseenexpansion.

A little girl.Another diva-in-training to share in allthe stored away animal prints and sequins.

Well call her Annelise Sinclair afamily name and a reminder to always befabulous, always be fearless.

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