The Women's Book 2011
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
THE WOMEN’S BOOK 2011 FALL FASHION PLAY, GIRL 50-50 IN 2020 FRENCH FLAIR New LINK Automatic Chronograph Exclusively Available West Glen Location Mills Civic Parkway, West Des Moines, IA 50266 515-440-2991 “As a busy woman, it’s refreshing to fi nd something that is easy and works!” Pat Schneider, Community leader & Ferguson Introducing Commercial Real Estate Associate an ALL NATURAL hormone “Over time, everyone experiences declining hormone levels. Our replacement therapy to Iowa exclusive Amor Vie hormone - designed specifi cally for you. therapy is a safe, gentle, and very effective hormone replacement treatment custom designed just for you. Armor Vie will provide you remarkable and long lasting relief from hormone defi ciency symptoms such as weight gain, fatigue, depression, mood swings, loss of muscle mass, sleeplessness, and sexual dysfunction, to name just a few. It really works!” Dr. Bob Sieman, HRC Physician To request more information on how Bio-Identical hormone replacement therapy may help you go to: www.hrcmedical.com Opening early January 2012 12129 University Ave Suite 1500. Clive, IA 50325 U.S. News & World Report recently named Mercy Medical Center the #1 hospital in Des Moines. After looking at data from hospitals serving 94 metropolitan statistical areas across the country, U.S. News & World Report determined Mercy met stringent benchmarks in three specialty areas and named it the Best Hospital in the Des Moines metro area. Thanks to the skill and dedication of our physicians, clinicians and support staff, Mercy was recognized among the nation’s highest-performing hospitals in cancer, gynecology and nephrology. It’s another way Mercy is recognized for our commitment to excellence... every day in every way. contents the women’s book 2011 on the cover LuLu is a 2-year-old standard poodle who, rumor has it, smiles on command. She’s owned by Marti Wade of Des Moines. Photo by Anna Jones. 4 45 features departments 24 | SPLASH OF SASS 45 | PLAY, GIRL 10 | EDITOR’S NOTE Liven up your wardrobe with accents Whether their sport of choice is Splendid style. of stong color, bold patterns and football, rugby or roller derby, a dramatic accessories. growing number of Greater 12 | CONTRIBUTORS Des Moines women are taking—and Meet our talented writers, designers 32 | READY TO RUN delivering—big hits and coming and photographers. Iowa has long been a civil rights leader. back hungry for more. Yet, a woman has never been 82 | REFLECTIONS elected governor or to the state’s 56 | THE FRENCH CONNECTION A feminist who loves housework. congressional delegation. A bipartisan Tap into the art of living well by group is determined to change that. bringing a French woman’s savoir-faire to your own life. Here’s how. 6 DSM THE WOMEN’S BOOK 2011 cancer doesn’t care how old you are but we do Going to the doctor for your annual exam may be the most important thing you do for yourself and your family. Don’t put it off any longer. Call The Iowa Clinic Women’s Center at 875-9500 to schedule your appointment with one of our specialists. DEDICATING OUR LIVES TO TAKING CARE OF YOURS iowaclinic.com THE MEN’S BOOK THE WOMEN’S BOOK OCTOBER 2011, VOLUME 2 NUMBER 1 MAGAZINES/COMMUNITY RELATIONS MANAGER Kris Maggard EDITORIAL EDITOR Christine Riccelli PHOTO DIRECTOR Duane Tinkey COPY EDITOR Stephen McIntire ART & PRODUCTION DESIGN DIRECTOR Annabel Wimer Design SENIOR DESIGNER Dug Campbell GRAPHIC DESIGNER Shaun Riekena ADVERTISING SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Yolanda Chrystal SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Ashley Holter SENIOR ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE Rebecca Zoet OPERATIONS DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS Jason Swanson EVENTS AND MARKETING COORDINATOR Jessica Miller CUSTOMER SERVICE SALES ASSOCIATE Laura Stegemann CUSTOMER SERVICE Renee Courtney BUSINESS OFFICE BUSINESS MANAGER Ron Milne ACCOUNTANT Eileen Jackson ACCOUNTING COORDINATOR Susie Soma ADMINISTRATION CHAIRMAN Connie Wimer PUBLISHER Janette Larkin ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Jeanne Hammerstrom dsm The Men’s Book, The Women’s Book© Volume 2, Number 1, 2011. dsm is published by Business Publications Corporation Inc., an Iowa corporation. Contents© 2011, name dsm and logo are registered to Business Publications Corporation Inc. Reproduction or other use, in whole or in part, of the contents without permission of the publisher is strictly prohibited. While the information has been compiled carefully to ensure maximum accuracy at the time of publication, it is provided for general guidance only and is subject to change. The publisher cannot guarantee the accuracy of all information or be responsible for omissions or errors. Additional copies may be obtained from the Circulation Department, dsm, The Depot at Fourth, 100-4th Street, Des Moines, Iowa 50309. 515.288.3336. Business Publications Corporation Inc. The Depot at Fourth, 100 4th Street Des Moines, Iowa 50309 515.288.3336 [email protected] dsmMagazine.com 8 DSM THE WOMEN’S BOOK 2011 From Bare to Breathtaking Myra Lynn Hansen Myra Lynn Hansen | Iowa 515.727.2499, Arizona 602.689.3395 | [email protected] | www.MLHDesignsINC.com editor’s note CHRISTINE RICCELLI Splendid Style collection of clothes and accessories, difference. Their style, in other words, but rather as an expression of living is based on genuine substance. For the third consecutive year, the with confidence, intelligence and Or take the three female athletes unbeatable team of dsm style sophistication—along with a sure-fire Mary Challender profiles in the story coordinator Jessica Miller and sense of fun. starting on page 45 (The Women’s freelance photographer Garrett In fact, dsm strives to reflect that Book). Smart, driven and tough, they Cornelison have produced definition of style in all our stories, shatter stereotypical notions of what extraordinary fall fashion sections beyond our fashion coverage. women can do and achieve in the (Women’s Book, page 24; Men’s Consider the prominent political contact sports arena. Now that’s style. Book, page 12). Every year, I wonder veterans who started the group 50-50 Whatever your take on style, how they’ll manage to surpass the in 2020 (The Women’s Book, page you’ll see plenty of it at the third previous year, and every year, they 32). They’re determined to change annual Fashionation Oct. 1, where come up with even more inspired the ignoble fact that our state—which you’ll get a firsthand look at what ways to showcase some of the has long been a leader in civil some of Greater Des Moines’ best season’s trendiest looks. For this issue, rights—has never elected a female boutiques and shops are offering in they boarded the Jon Anderson White governor or sent a woman to men’s and women’s wear. (For a list of Riverboat to create an evocative Washington as part of our participants and more information, see visual tale, with the Des Moines River congressional delegation, a the special section starting on page 67.) serving as a backdrop. distinction we share only with, of all This year, we’re excited to present the What Jessica and Garrett places, Mississippi. The women are show at a new venue, Tuscany Event thoroughly get is the life part of working in a spirit of collaboration Center in Urbandale, which we know lifestyle. They don’t view men’s and and bipartisanship and using their will provide a delightful setting for women’s fashion as simply a considerable savvy to make a fabulous fall fashions. ■ 10 DSM THE WOMEN’S BOOK 2011 “Guy is very particular about our cars and I know he’s happy at Beckley’s.” Cindy Cook Expert service for “The thing for me that’s most important is knowing I can trust the people working on our cars, trust what people are Acura telling me. That’s the reputation Beckley’s has established.” Guy Cook Audi It’s very rewarding to serve families like the Cooks, a valued BMW relationship that spans over 30 years. Please give us a call and see for yourself how our professional, courteous staff Land Rover make maintaining your cars easier for you and your family. Lexus Guy and Cindy Cook - Valued Customers since 1979 Mercedes Mini Porsche Saab Volkswagen Volvo HUKV[OLYÄULJHYZ Serving Central Iowans for over 30 years Beckley Imports Inc. 901-8th St. Downtown Des Moines, IA Steve Beckley Aaron Lukacs 515-243-8185 Owner Service Advisor www.beckleyimports.com contributors 1. TIM BASCOM, an award-winning 4. BRIANNE CUMMINS, a freelance author whose essays have been cosmetologist, has always included in the anthologies “Best dreamed of owning her own yacht American Travel Writing” and and was elated to take part in this “Best Creative Nonfiction,” has issue’s photo shoot on the Jon been playing soccer for five Anderson White Riverboat. A girl decades and hopes to survive a can dream, can’t she? Her sixth, although he is looking for a expertise has made her well cheap physical therapist and a known within the local beauty, 12masseuse. (Reflections, Men’s fashion and artistic communities. Book, page 64) (Fashion, Women’s Book, page 24; Men’s Book, page 12) 2. PATRICK BOLTINGHOUSE has been a makeup artist for more 5. GARRETT CORNELISON, a than a decade. Although he Des Moines freelance loves the art of his trade, he photographer, finds that traveling actually wanted to be a comic anywhere prompts most of his book artist when he was growing picture taking. Whether taking a up. Experienced in such forms of train, plane, scooter or boat, he makeup artistry as film effects, believes getting out of town is the 3 4 theater and print work, he most best way to see the world with enjoys working one-on-one with fresh eyes. (Fashion, Women’s individuals to help them find what Book, page 24; Men’s Book, makeup suits their personal style.