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volume 2issue 4|NovemBeR 2009 |theVIPmag.com VOLUME 7ISSUE 1|November 2013 |theVIPmag.com of southeast texas the beauty issue Medical spas, beauty pageants, hair and makeup, skincare products, tattoos and more! Lavish master bathrooms Cosmetic surgeryfor your canine Recipe: Pumpkinseed and chorizo cornbread dressing complimentary We save lives. Our goal is to diagnose and treat breast cancer in 14 days, exceeding the national average. We save breasts. We’re pioneering the skin, nipple, areolar sparing mastectomy with immediate breast restoration, as well as breast conservation surgery. We save time. The Previty 5-Day Breast Cancer Treatment Plan with SAVI® reduces radiation from 6-8 weeks to only 5 days. 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Deborah Sherman, MD, OB/GYN To learn more about our da Vinci® Si Surgical System, visit christushospital.org/davincirobot vip home master baths sanctuary Lavish master 2014 master bath trends bathrooms are a Showers Big showers are big, even if it means going without atub. Shower space is airyand if there is place of retreat adoor,it’shinged and made of glass. Often walk-in, curb-less and frameless, these shower enclosures are big enough for two. Adding seating benches or glass walls that reach to the ceiling to allow for steam sessions are even more luxurious. text by CHERYL ROSE photographybyLEE E. StinSOn Sprayspas Homeowners can customize their shower experience with arain-shower waterfall, jetted body hen sprays, hand-held options and more. Jennifer No color as acolor Fisher of White and neutrals enhance the spa-like atmosphere people desire in their bath retreat. White Beaumont maximizes the perception of spaciousness, reflects light and enhances the sense of cleanli- Wtoured the ness. Brighter or richer colors can be brought in with accessories or art. then-two- Nixthe hottub andsoak year-old home, the master bathroom Loud, bubbly,jetted tubs are out, serene soaking is in. New slim designs for easy access are with adjoining closets sold her.“The also adefinite improvement in tub design. master bathroom wasone of the ‘wow’ Eco-friendly(andbill-friendly) factors and one of the keyselling points Toilet flushes, shower sprays and basin faucets can be both beautiful andveryeco-friendly by using technology that minimizes water waste. Savvy consumers are looking for both form and of the house forme,”she said. function. Bathrooms arenolonger just utili- Loadsoflighting tarian spaces. The custom bathroom is also aplace of luxury,privacy and Lots of natural light is desired, even if you have to install askylight or solar tube. Light fixtures relaxation. are glamorous with fantastic chandeliers, art deco sidelights and other creative choices that set a “Master baths have become one style for the room. Dimmer lights in the bathroom also set the mood for arelaxing tub soak. of the most important items buyers Banish thecistern look at when purchasing ahome,”said MarcMcDonald of REMAX/Beaumont. Wall-hung toilets are atrend that is rapidly growing. With the toilet suspended above the floor, “Most buyers aredual income couples this necessaryfixture is much more unobtrusive. and have to get readyinthe same space every morning simultaneously. This can be very taxing in asmall space. The ing. The Fishers hired Kristal Wilke of with apop of color. master bath nowdoubles as aspa bath KDesigns in Beaumont to help them The dual showermeans no fighting in the evenings or on weekends.” make the space something special. The over whogoes first on abusymorning. ForFisher,one of the main attrac- specially-made chandelier by McManus Edward Fisher added abig screen TV tions to this bathroom washer own &Co. wasthe guiding design piece. within viewsothat he can catch the vanity area forher toilette, complete Theypicked up the turquoise in the news or ESPN when he’sgetting ready with plenty of storage and counter fixturefor the mirror frame and vanity forwork in the mornings. The Fishers’ space. Forher husband, Edward,the spacious showerwith dual showerheads chair.Theyfound beautiful wood archi- twotoddler boys like the showertoo, wasappealing. tectural panels by John-Richardwith a playing like theyare running through Built by William Little Construction, bit of turquoise and gold to tie the rug, sprinklers. With so much openness, the bathroom alreadyfeatured amix- drapes and light fixturetogether.They the keytoaprivate retreat comes down tureoftravertine, granite and marble recentlyadded agilded faux finish be- to remembering one important detail: elements along with custom woodwork- hind the vanities and added accessories Lock the door! VIP theVIPmag.com |November 2013 7 11 must-have homes for sale in Southeast Texas this month 333 Yorkshire, Port Neches $349,00 4615 Regina Lane, Beaumont $399.999 4/2.5/2: Entertainer’s dream with pool! Contact: Holly Hinds, 728-6206 5/3.5/2: Wonderful well maintained home Contact: Neil Spiller, 880-1142 11 Bellechase Gardens, Beaumont $374,900 6265 West Bend, Beaumont $419,000 4/3.5/2: Elegance & security in gated community Contact: Ann Scoggins, 673-7301 4/3.5/2: Formals, den, study, game rm Contact: Ann Scoggins, 673-7301 4883 Keith Road, Lumberton $1,800,000 5/3/3: Custom built, gorgeous home on roughly 12 acres just inside Lumberton Contact: Scarlett Brekel, 658-7640 966 Sue Dr., Sandy Shores $289,000 8275 Old Voth Road, Beaumont $499,000 3/2: Over-sized sun deck with beach view Contact: Larry Cain, 936-414-2128 4/5.5: Country living on 7+ acres in the city! Contact: Andy Hemmings, 658-3695 306 Tyler, Lumberton $679,000 625 20th, Beaumont $210,000 5/7/3: Magnificient French Country custom Contact: Marc McDonald, 838-8918 3/2/1: Calder Place Charmer Contact: Marc McDonald, 838-8917 8129 Lemon Tree St.m Port Arthur $139,000 120 Green Tree, Lumberton $134,5000 3/2.5/2: With an inground pool Contact: Brent Stark, 728-2040 3/2/2: on .4 (4/10th) acres Contact: Brent Stark, 728-2040 vip adviser If YouCould medical spas TURN BACK TIME Aesthetic procedures for skin and body make it easier to age gracefully text by CHERYL ROSE ith a popula- tion Wthat is living longer and aculturethat puts apremium on appearance, Americans areinvesting in aes- thetic treatments to tweak the damage done by sun exposure, normal aging and poor lifestyle choices. This trend isn’t just in New York and Hollywood, but a bustling business in Southeast Texas, too. 10 November 2013 | theVIPmag.com photographyand illustration by MCT “It’s gaining morepopularity,since services aremoreaccessible and prices Aesthetics Advice arebetter than when some of these procedures first came out,”said Julie ■ Ask about the medical supervisor, Broussard, acertified familynurse licensing and certifications of any treat- practitioner and the owner of Skinolo- ment providers. gie in Beaumont. “Weconstantlyhave Check the background and references newpatients whohavenever had ■ anything done before, but nowtowant of the provider/office/spa. ventureinto the world of aesthetics.” ■ Don’t have aprocedure the day of a Medical supervision amust special event. Depending on the treatment, afew days to aweek may be needed to Aesthetic treatments offer amenu of options to reduce wrinkles, remove see results or for recovery. brownand redspots, improveskin ■ Many topical procedures require that texture, tighten pores, help acne, clients stay off antibiotics, Retin-A or acne remove unwanted hair,reduce cellulite medications for aweek prior to treatment.