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Editorial Editor DAVID CONSTANTINE 06 vip home [email protected] 06 Lavish master baths inside november 08 VIProperties Contributing Writers CATHLEEN COLE LArENA HEAD 10 vip style grACE mATHIS 10 Medical spa guide jANE mCbrIDE HOLLI pETErSEN 15 Beauty shots: Makeup CHEryL rOSE and hair trends for fall 21 DIY skincare products Photography Contributing Photographers SCOTT ESLINgEr 24 vipersonality LACIE grANT 24 Ateya Richard rENé SHEppArD 27 Child pageants LEE E. STINSON Graphic Designer 32 vip worthy DAVID CONSTANTINE 32 Tattoos become 10 Advertising mainstream To advertise in VIP, 37 Does your pet need 409.880.0700 cosmetic surgery? Contact Us VIP of SoutheastTexas 39 vip spotlight 380 main Street 39 SE Texas events beaumont, TX 77701 to sUbsCribE 44 vip viewing pLEASE CALL 409.838.2821 Or SubSCrIbE 44 Selfies change the way ONLINE AT www.THEVIpmAg.COm we communicate to disPlAythE mAgAzinE AT yOur buSINESS LOCATION, 46 food&drink pLEASE CALL 409.838.2821 46 Recipe: Pumpkinseed sUbmissions dressing with chorizo 27 TO SubmIT AN EVENT,OrgANIzATION Or pErSON fOr CONSIDErATION IN AN upCOmINg ISSuE, SubmIT ONLINE AT www.THEVIpmAg.COm Or TO 47 vip adviser [email protected] 47 5great dates this month Or by uSpS AT ADDrESS AbOVE. 48 Calendar 49 Crossword puzzle Adivision of hearst newspapers 50 vip voices Publisher 50 Living abeautiful life mArK ADKINS

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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 aesthetic 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. and manymore. These treatments can be administered by injections, lasers, ■ Wear sunblock and follow healing chemicals, ultraviolet light, radio-fre- guidelines after aprocedure. quency wavesand other mechanisms that areconsidered nonsurgical, but arenot necessarilysimple or pain- sion, dermal fillers and chemical free. Because of the natureofthese peels. Though both see predominantly procedures, trained medical oversight women clients, men arecoming in is recommended. The U.S. Food and moreoften. Men areseeking manyof Drug Administration has approved the the same treatments as women, includ- use of various aesthetic treatments, but ing Botoxand dermal fillers, but they the State of Texas has fewregulations often arealso seeking hair removal. guiding the administration of these Some procedures arepainless, products. At this time, the respon- others have mild discomfortand still sibility lies heavilyonconsumers to others requirelonger recovery.“Alot do due diligence in selecting aphysi- of people arescared,”Villarreal said. cian’s office or medical spa that has “Theymight startwith amicro-peel, capablytrained personnel and medical which is just aresurfacing and reju- oversight. venating of the skin that shows good Broussard’sNo. 1piece of advice results with no downtime.” to anyone considering an aesthetic Dermal fillers euar sed to smooth treatment is to ask whothe medical wrinkles and creases in the face. There supervisor is and about the certifica- areseveral brands of fillers, but at tions, licensing and training of the Christus HealthyLiving Spa, Villarreal aestheticians. “These treatments are said theyuse Juvederm forlips and not atypical facial at asalon,”Brous- Radiesse forthe chin and smile lines. sardsaid. “Wedoexfoliate layers of “It is alittle painful. Iwon’t lie,”she the skin and some treatments aremore said. “Our Juvederm is mixed with Li- invasive.Ifyou’regoing to have any docaine (a numbing drug). Youfeel the kind of injectable procedure, youneed first stick and then you’re numb.There amedical provider in the office.” is slight bruising with most fillers fora What to expect fewdays, but it can be coveredupwith Unhappywith age spots, spider make-up.” veins or love handles?Thereare mul- Botoxinjections mayhaveaprick- tiple aesthetic offerings that could ben- ing sensation, laser hair removalmay efit your problem spots, but navigating sting, but most common procedures the choices can be confusing. have minimal pain and recovery.Villar- “Everyone is different,”said Tara real gave the example of Fraxel, alaser Villarreal, the spa director at Christus resurfacing technique, that is amore HealthyLiving Spa in Beaumont. “If painful choice that requires longer youtalk with the aesthetician about the recovery.“You’re going to swell and be issue that bothers you, he or she can down fivetoseven days,”she said. “But point youinthe right direction forthe it brings so much collagen back to the results youwant.” skin and the overall skin is alot better.” Villarreal and Broussardsaid the Several treatments requiremore most popular treatments at their spas than one session forbest results. The areBotoxinjections, microdermabra- benefits last fordiffering lengths of >>

theVIPmag.com |November 2013 11 Microdermabrasion Radio-Frequency Microdermabrasion gently exfoliates Skin Tightening the skin to remove the outer layer, Also known as: Thermage improving complexion and the appearance of sun damage. There are Using adevice to deliver radio- two methods of microdermabrasion frequency (RF) energy into the deeper treatments: One uses calcium crystals layers of the skin, this treatment is Common and the other uses adiamond-tipped non-invasive and FDA-approved. The wand. The latest technology to hit the energy causes aheating action that market is the hydra-dermabrasion, immediately tightens skin tissue and Medical Spa which uses pressurized water to exfo- structures, improving facial lines and liate and extract skin impurities while wrinkles. Asingle treatment can last infusing the skin with serums amonth, but aseries of treatments is Procedures recommended for better quality and longevity.

Body Contouring Laser Hair Removal Ultrasound Facial Chemical Peels Also known as: Lipo-Ex, Velashape, Using aprecise wavelength of light, Also known as: Sonophoresis Achemical solution is applied to the V-Shape the laser is used to target the melanin Aserum of active ingredients is ap- skin to smooth texture and tone by Reduces fat and improves the appear- of the hair follicle. The type of laser plied to the skin, containing agents removing damaged outer layers. The types of peels differ based on which ance of cellulite. All are non-surgical, used depends on the color of skin, and vitamins to hydrate the cells and color of hair,and area being treated. solution is used and how deeply it non-invasive and require multiple ses- stimulate collagen. Then ultrasonic The best candidates have fair skin and sions to see desired results. All work waves are used to dramatically in- penetrates. Most spas do superficial dark hair.Though the majority of hair best for clients near their weight goals crease the depth and rate the serums peels that use amild acid. Deeper loss is permanent, it often requires in good physical health that just want are absorbed into the skin. peels are usually done in amedical to improve an area of localized fat. All multiple treatments and occasional office using sedatives or anesthesia. follow-ups. three use radio-frequency energy to gradually melt fat cells.

time. Forexample, Villarreal said healthyweight. This works for tures along with our enthusiastic need to appreciate beauty,under- Juvederm typicallylasts six to eight people whocan pinch an inch of patients proveit.” stand anatomyand be familiar with months. love handle rather than those with Arttothe aesthetics the process of aging and sculpting asparetirearound the middle. Peel the face. Youhavetounderstand Body contouring Another important reason to said the average patient seeking what makes awoman attractive in The majority of aesthetic treat- have afully-trained aesthetician or treatment is 30 to 50 years of age, our society and also work with how ments areused on the face, how- medical provider involved in the though he has had patients into she perceivesherself.” ever several areused on different procedureofchoice is that the re- their 70s. Most patients onlyre- Nonsurgical aesthetic treat- parts of the body. Laser hair remov- sults arenot just about the product quireone treatment, though some ments have alimited scope, so al can be done on the back or chest, being used. Injecting Botoxjust forexample. Spider vein sclero- maychoose to do more. anywhereonyour face won’tget Broussardsaid she does refer therapyisdone on legs. There “Twenty to 40 percent of the fat an attractive result. The knowl- people to plastic surgeons or other arealso several options to melt or is gone after aone-hour treatment edge and skill of the technician is providers if the desired results in- freeze localized fatdeposits. For that also tightens the skin,”Peel equallyimportant. volvemoreinvasive or surgical pro- example, CoolSculpting is aproce- said. “Some people have better “If youdon’t have an artistic cedures. “With what we provide, durethat destroysfat cells by freez- results than others, however, there sense, youcan’t do this,”according youwill see very good results –you ing them without damaging the is no room forskepticism in our to GaylePugh, aphysician assistant just have to have realistic expecta- skin. After atreatment, the dead results. Our before-and-after pic- at Buna Skin Center in Buna. “You tions,”she said. VIP cells arereabsorbed or excreted by the bodyoverseveral weeks. The FDAcleared the process as abody contouring treatment in 2010. Explosive Growth in Non-surgical Procedures According to Dr.Garrett Peel, In a2012 national survey,the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeryreported astounding growth in the number of the CEO and president of Prev- Americans electing to have aesthetic procedures. Here are afew highlights: ity Clinic in Beaumont, about 30 ■ Since 1997, the number of reported non-surgical procedures, such as Botox, facial fillers and laser hair removal, has surged percent of his patients return after by 356 percent. asuccessful treatment to work People age 35 to 50 had the most procedures –almost 4million and 43 percent of the total. People age 19 to 34 had 20 on other problem spots. Peel said ■ percent of procedures; age 51 to 64 had 28 percent; age 65 and over had 8percent; and age 18 and younger had 1.4 percent. people commonlyrequest help Americans spent $1.7 billion on injectable procedures; $1.6 billion on skin rejuvenation procedures; and over $360 million with stomach bulges and “love ■ handles.” on other nonsurgical procedures, including laser hair removal and laser treatment of leg veins. An important caveat of the pro- ■ The most popular nonsurgical procedure was injections of Botulinum Toxin Type A(including Botox and Dysport). cess is that it is not acurefor obe- ■ When procedures performed by physicians, physician assistants and nurse injectors are collated, the total number of the five sity.The best results arefor people most popular procedures performed in the practices surveyed were: 1. Botulinum Toxin Type A: 4,125,179; 2. Hyaluronic Acid: alreadyclose to an appropriately 1,806,806; 3. Laser Hair Removal: 1,224,920; 4. Chemical Peel: 718,465; 5. Microdermabrasion: 672,430

12 November 2013 | theVIPmag.com Botulinum Injection Dermal Fillers Photo Rejuvenation Photodynamic Also known as: Botox, Dysport, Also known as: Juvederm, Radiesse, Also known as: Intense Pulsed Light- Therapy Xeomin Restylane, Perlane IPL, PhotoFacial, FotoFacial Also known as: PDT All three use an FDA-approved These products are gels or pastes Using ahandheld device, afocused, Aform of LED light, that when com- neurotoxin injected into the skin for that are injected under the skin to broad-spectrum light is emitted in bined with nontoxic, light-sensitive paralyzing little muscles in the face to minimize lines or grooves caused by gentle pulses over the skin, penetrat- compounds, destroys the bacteria that prevent those muscles from furrowing time. All treat the laugh lines around ing to all levels of the skin. It is used causes acne painlessly.Itcan also be the brow or squinting around the eyes. the mouth, but some are also used for for improving the appearance of sun- used to treate rosacea. Most patients All three work slightly differently,and other areas including the cheeks and damaged or aged skin and minimizes need more than one treatment over often practitioners and clients will have lips. Again, the four products are for any dark spots, including age spots, several weeks. apreference for one over the other. the same purpose but work slightly freckles, birthmarks and rosacea. The Botox has been the gold standard for differently,sopractitioners may have recommendation is multiple sessions more than adecade, with Xeomin be- differing preferences for brands and over several weeks for best results. ing the most recent on the market. uses. IPL is also used for hair removal.

Laser Resurfacing Percutaneous Collagen Cryogenic lipolysis Spider Vein Also known as: Fraxel Induction Therapy Also known as: CoolSculpting, Freez- Treatment eFat, Cryolipo The laser beam used in laser resur- Also known as: Dermaroller,Derma- The most common treatment for spi- facing will remove the outer layer of stamp, Dermapen Anonsurgical alternative to liposuc- der veins on the legs is sclerotherapy. skin, called the epidermis. It simul- An effective treatment for stretch tion, the procedure involves destroying This involves the injection of ascle- taneously heats the underlying skin, marks and scars from acne, surgery fat cells by freezing them without rosing solution into the veins, causing called the dermis. This action works to or other causes. The procedure damaging the skin. The dead fat cells them to collapse and fade from view. stimulate the growth of new collagen involves the use of microneedles that are then gradually digested by the Facial spider veins are usually treated fibers. As the treated area heals, the create hundreds of tiny holes in the body over afew months, reducing the with lasers or IPL that cauterize the new skin that forms is smoother and skin that heal veryquickly,trigger- thickness of the fat layer. blood vessels. firmer. ing collagen production and skin regeneration.

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Brook Mahan, D.D.S. this gift is a Family &Cosmetic Dentistry thingofbeauty You choose the amount, she chooses how to use it: laser hair removal •microderm • ipl therapy •botox •micropeels •juvederm Made to fit •freezefat •facials •laser teeth whitening •vshape cellulite reduction &body shaping • pcit acne scar &stretch mark correction your lifestyle, •rfskin tightening •sonophoresis •acne clear light therapy •photo dynamic therapy • not change it. laser tattoo removal•skincare products Come see if InvIsalIgn is for you.

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theVIPmag.com |November 2013 15 fall foliage

makeup by Grace Mathis, Beauty with Grace hair by Brooke Boyett, alden house salon model hollyJackson vintage leaf earrings from McManus co. VIP says: Warm fall tones with abit of shimmer complement any skin tone. For everyday, tryaneutral gold on the lid. For an easy smoky eye, blend achocolate brown all around the eye, smudging dark brown eyeliner into the upper and lower lash lines. Bird’snest hair takes alittle teasing, and some haphazardly placed bobby pins for an effortlessly chic look.

16 November 2013 | theVIPmag.com jewel tones

makeup by Meagan PhilliPs, Meagan PhilliPs MakeuP artistry hair by shaschotchawa “scotchie” antoine, Fabulous cuts salon model shaMeaka coMo jeweledheart clutch from hazel house VIP says: Don’t be afraid of color.Jewel tones will make you stand out in agood way. For apop of color,try acolored eyeliner just on the top lashline. Bright purple or bold green look beautiful with any eye color.A simple bun on the top of the head makes astatement for any occasion.

theVIPmag.com |November 2013 17 18 November 2013 | theVIPmag.com >> light& metallic tribal dark >> tones >> power

makeup by Grace MaThis, makeup by KaTy dubisson makeup by Kelsey beauTy wiTh Grace hair by erica Mosquedo espinosa Thibodeaux, hair by haley hardin, on Kelley,sienna salon salon Mecca sTaGe hair desiGn model lacey Flores hair by KrisTin sheppard model saManTha barTon mother-of-pearlnecklace lyons, salon Mecca earrings from sTella and from burns anTiq haus model lacey chiasson doT VIP says: Metallic tones in iri- VIP says: Astroke of black VIP says: The dark lip trend descent shades of blue and silver can be classic and strong at looks stunning on the lightest of are dramatic and distinctive. To the same time. For amore skins to the darkest of skins. To avoid going overboard, sweep a approachable look, trythe tradi- pull it off during the day,keep metallic blue over just the eyelid. tional cat eye. Use arich black the rest of the face minimal. Warm up the rest of the face with gel liner with alining brush, and For the evening, tryitwith a neutrals, like peach and coral, wing it out and upward just past simple shimmeryeyeshadow, on the cheeks and lips. For an the corner of the eyes. Trya or for ultimate drama, go with a unexpected take on the half-up, small braid in the hair,anytime, dark, smoky eye as well. Use a half-down hairstyle, keep the top anywhere. VIP crimper to turn the classic pony- slick and tease the bottom for a tail into atrendy statement. little drama.

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theVIPmag.com |November 2013 21 Alisha Ortego and Vanlam Nguyen

lisha Ortego and Vanlam Nguyen opened ADown to Earth in Nederland in 2011 to provide products to those wholike to knowexactly what’s in their beauty aids and howtheyare made. The small shop carries all certified organic ingredients bought from fair trade sources. The twoyoung women found theyhad similar goals and met over lunch to discuss starting abusiness together.When Alisha told Vanlam, “I like you. You seem very down to earth,” theyhad their name. The shop specializes in personalized products and remedies to promote good health, Vanlam said. Although both areeducated in all their products, she specializes in herbs while Alisha deals morewith the benefits and properties of essential oils. “I’mAsian so Igrewup around herbs. My family has alot of experience in Chinese medicine, which believesincuring sickness by natural remedies,”Van- lam said. “When acustomer comes in, Iask general health questions, including anymedications theyare on, then Irecommend teas Alisha and Vanlam’s bath scrub or tinctures, which arecon- centrated version of herbs in 1cup Epsom salt liquid form.” 1cup dead sea salt The shop sells the herbs, 1/2 cup lavender flowers plus morethan 40 organic Herbs of choice soaps made with abase of goat milk or glycerin for 6drops of lavender essential oil vegans. Theyalso carry es- Apply the scrub to the skin to exfoliate and add sential oils, lotions, shaving moisture. The heat of the bath water will further bars, soycandles and other natural products. release the scent of the lavender,which calms and soothes. Down to Earth, 2908 B. Avenue H, Nederland, (409) 722-1393. downtoearth-tx.com photographybyscOtt esliNger

22 November 2013 | theVIPmag.com Kathy Smith and Illa Leonard

athySmith and her mother,Illa Leonard, can’t imagine not being Kclose to nature. The mother-daughter duo run aNubian dairy goat and afree- range chicken egg farm in rural Chambers County.The twocan be found every Saturdaymorning selling their fresh and homemade products at the Beaumont Farmer’s Market. Kathybegan making her own soap morethan 40 years ago. “I’mone of those people who wanted natural products and I waspoor,” Kathyexplains. “At the time, youcould make soap for almost nothing. It’s moreexpen- sive now. And I’ve made my own toothpaste foryears.” When her mother movedfrom Houston and wanted afarm of her own“at the young age of 79,” Kathylaughs, she chose to raise goats. The pair use all natural ingredients in their creamy, mois- turizing goat soap which has no detergents or fillers. Kathylikes not having to wonder wherethe ingredients she uses come from. “The skin is an organ and the last thing youwant to do is put a lot of chemicals on it. Everything youput on your skin is absorbed. Thereisvery little governmental regulation forskin and beauty products. Iprefertomake my own. Almost all of the ingredients come from my yard or my kitchen. Igrowmost of the herbs, but Idobuy oatmeal and local honey. If the soap has acolorant, Iuse an oxide, not adye.Paprika is agreat colorant forsoap.” Kathysaid she can’t imagine paying apremium forafacial when she can use her ownnatu- KathySmith’s Facial Mask then wash off with warm wet ral products. cloth or sponge. Rinse with cool 1Tablespoon goat milk or goat “People payalot of moneyto water. get afacial. Iwon’t do that. You milk whey This recipe makes agood, ba- can do it forpennies at home.” 1egg yolk sic facial mask that clarifies and The basic ingredients in her 2-3 Tablespoons of ground soap arecoconut, olive oil and tightens the skin, plus moistur- oatmeal (she uses acoffee goat milk. izes. The coconut oil adds body “Thereare no unpronounce- grinder) and gives acreamy consistency. able wordsonthe label,”she said 1teaspoon coconut oil If it’sahot day,add adrop of about the soap she uses forsham- peppermint oil or add alittle poo,facials and bodycleanser. Store leftover in the refrigera- lemon grass or chamomile tea to “It’s good from head to toe.” tor. make the mask more astringent. Kathy Smith and Illa Leonard, (409) Apply to skin. Allow the mask Mix to the consistency that best 782-7305, Beaumont Farmers Market on to firm and dryfor 5-10 minutes, suits your needs. College, each Saturday morning VIP

theVIPmag.com |November 2013 23 vipersonality

ateya richard

makeupmaven

text by CATHLEEN COLE photographybyrENÉ sHEppArd

24 November 2013 | theVIPmag.com Beaumont’sAteya Richard turns passion for beauty into successful YouTube business

naYouTube video Looking good about her hair sew- Richardisnot alicensed beauti- cian. She just likes learning about in take-out disaster, makeup and sharing her knowl- Ateya Richard edge. “You have to practice every combs out her tight day,”she said. “I’mstill learning.” Looking good makes her happy, braids and declares, as does positive feedback from her “I look like Wolf- viewers. “When Iget an inspi- I rational letter,itmakes me feel man Jack.”For good,”she said. someone whoproduces videos on Even though she lovesmakeup, howtolook good, she’snot afraid she lovesclear,healthyskin more. “Get your skin right beforeadd- to look bad (and showittothou- ing makeup,” she said, advising sands of viewers) in the process. people to invest in good skin care products. “Every night, take your TheSmuve Complexions channel makeup off.Donot go to bed with Richard, whoisoriginallyfrom makeup.” Orange but has livedinBeaumont You’dthink this makeup maven forthe last 18 years, became inter- would take hours getting readyin ested in makeup in high school. “I the morning forher job as alocal wasjust putting makeup on and government clerk. Notso. She usu- thinking it wascute,”she remem- allygoes with anatural look that bered. She later discoveredYou- takes about 15 minutes to apply. Tube videos on makeup application If she’sgoing out at night, it takes and studied them intently. her about 45 minutes to do her hair and makeup. In December 2007,Richard, She likes to change her look whose nickname is Smuve,decided often. “People say, ‘Ateya,Iwas to starther ownYouTube chan- liking that hair style!’” she recalled. nel called Smuve Complexions to But she just can’t resist mixing showothers what she’dlearned. things up with her ownnatural She’sinthe YouTube Partner hair,extensions and wigs. Program, aprofit-sharing plan run “Do what works foryou,”she by YouTube’scorporate parent, advises, realizing not everyone can Google. It allows partners to earn affordhigh-priced makeup.She revenue based on the views their prefers MAC, aline of professional videos and related ads get. She makeup-artist quality cosmet- didn’t startmaking videos forthe ics, but she recommends L’Oreal moneythough. When she began, and Clinique too.And she loves it wassimplyasahobby. She Maybelline mascara. “Turquoise is later learned she could possibly my favorite,”she said. She spends make some moneybybecoming a mostlywomen between the ages of ously? Sure, she says. Youwant to about $1,000 ayear on her per- YouTube partner,soshe applied. use blue eyeliner on your eyebrows sonal skin care, makeup and hair “I didn’t careifImade anything,” 35 and 54 years old. She uses aMac Prowith iMovie and lips?Gofor it. supplies. she said. “You’reheretoshareyour If she could onlytake one type vision.”She still feels that way. and Final Cut Provideo editing Her YouTube exposurealso softwarefor her makeup and hair afforded her other opportunities. of makeup with her when she Her channel has close to 98,000 went out, it would be lip gloss. “I subscribers and her videos have videos that usuallyshowher sitting “With YouTube came other jobs, in front of her bathroom mirror.A amazing jobs,”she acknowledged. need something on my lips and I’m had morethan 22 million views good,”she noted. in the nearlysix years she’sbeen one-hour video can take up to four She remembers the phone call she uploading them. Whyisshe so pop- hours to edit. “Editing is the hard receivedin2010 from acompany Smuvetransitions ular?“Istayauthentic and true to part,”she confirmed. representing Alberto CulverCo.’s The successful YouTube video my craft,”she explained. “I come Her tips on makeup and hair Motions hair carebrand. “They producer hopes to have her own across as fun.” styling aresimple and easyto sawsomething in my videos,”Rich- makeup line someday, but she’d Although she has viewers from followinher videos. “Makeup is ardsaid. After atrip to New York to want to startwith skin careprod- around the world, the majority of reallyall about blending,”she ob- negotiate, she landed ajob working ucts first. If she could startnow, them arefromthe United States, serves in her smoky-eyelook video. on apromotional campaign fortwo she’dlike to work on aline of eye according to the statistical data Later she tells viewers, “Remem- years. “I wastheir how-to girl for shadow. “I’dtake babysteps,”she provided by YouTube. And they’re ber,makeup has no rules.”Seri- their campaign,”she noted. said. “I’mnot in arush.” VIP

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26 November 2013 | theVIPmag.com vip worthy pageants little princesses Far from the world of ‘Toddlers and Tiaras,’ area girls enjoy the pageant stage and gain confidence text by CHERYL ROSE

omewhereinTexas this weekend, toddlers to teens aretaking the runwaytoshowtheir individual style and poise. Thereare about 20 pageants Samonth this fall in Texas, with as manyas1,000 contestants. Three Southeast Texas families share their experiences with pageants and their ownprincesses. >> photographycourtesy pagEanTS and COnTESTanTS

theVIPmag.com |November 2013 27 Pageant 411 Pageantsystems There are several pageant organizers and each one offers different rules, judges, categories, titles, themes, number of required outfit changes, chari- table beneficiaries and prizes. Some are regional, and some have state and national levels. Afew examples include Forever Rose Pageants, Texas Treasures Pageants, Miss Heart of the USA Pageants, Forever Beautiful Pageants, Stars Over the USA Pageants and many more. Natural,Semi-Glitzand Glitz There are three types of competitions that delineate the contestant’sattire and enhancements. Natural pageants limit make-up for children under adesignated age, sometimes allowing lip gloss or mascara. No artificial enhancements are allowed, including hairpieces, false eyelashes, fake nails, spray tans or dental pieces. Clothes are typically age-appropriate, modest and without any custom-stoning. Glitz is the other extreme, with anything goes for enhancements and sensational dresses. Semi-glitz falls in-between the spectrum, with some make-up and fancier attire. Crown-All Some pageants award every participant some form of prize: a Selena Loaiza and Julia Byrne crown, ribbon, trophy or similar. Titles elena lovestohaveher hair done. She’swilling to sit forhours to have her hair put in rollers, Judges keep ascorecard and even waking mommyupearlytodoit. Notall four-year-olds enjoyprimping so much, but not award points to each contestant. all little girls have aserious immune disease that limits activity.Because of her immune issues, Each age division typically has a division winner or queen. Then Selena no longer goes to preschool or dance class, but stays at home in Nederland with her mom, SJulia. With 12 hospitalizations in her shortlife, it is hardtofind an activity forSelena that doesn’t there are overall titles such as ultimate grand supreme, grand requireaconsistent commitment —something her illness often prevents. supreme, princess or Miss “fill- in-the-blank.” Visiting Parkdale Mall in Beaumont one daylast winter,Selena spotted asign advertising achildren’s pageant. Julia agreed that she could give it atry.“Pageants aresomething she doesn’t have to make ahuge commit- Expenses ment to and she can just do when she’shealthy,”Julia said. “Selena lovesgetting dressed up.Itmakes her feel Each pageant has an entryfee to reallygood about herself and she can totallyforget about being sick.” participate. Some have inclusive At this point, the twohaveentered onlyahandful of nearbypageants and have had good experiences. They packages, whereas others have choose natural, crown-all pageants whereall the contestants win aprize. “She’snervous as all get out when amenu of optional contests it’s time to go on stage, but then she wants to get up and do it again,”Julia said. “Selena leads the wayfor us. within the overall pageant, each She loveseverything about it. But when she says she’shad enough or doesn’t want to do this anymore, we’ll do with aseparate fee that can something else.” be added to the basic entry Julia appreciates that the pageant experience has givenmother and daughter anew activity to share. She fee. Optional examples include also discoveredahidden talent —she’slearned to sew. When she balked at some of the outfit prices, she “best hair,” “most photogenic” decided to make her own. “It took about amonth to make my first dress, but Ifinished it and it turned out and “best portfolio.” Some offer pretty,” she said. early-bird registration specials. Julia is careful to reinforce values beyond appearance. “Every little girl wants to be aprincess,”she ac- Beyond the entryfee, parents knowledged. “Selena is getting to be aprincess now, but Idon’t want her to grow up thinking it’s all about should consider the cost of being pretty.” costumes along with hotel and At bedtime every night, the mother and daughter repeat amantra: “I’msmart, I’mbeautiful and Ican do travel expenses if required. anything.”

28 November 2013 | theVIPmag.com Alannah-Jade Chatham &Heidi Bertrand-Chatham Pageants Q&A Howsimilar arepag- n2010,Heidi Bertrand-Chatham of Groves receivedthe devastating news that she had livercancer. eantsto“Toddlers& Her diagnosis wasnot good. Her then-five-year-old daughter,Allanah-Jade, learned of alocal pageant Tiaras?” to raise moneyfor her school’sRelayfor Lifeteam to fight cancer.Allanah wanted to participate for “Up until this past year,I her mom. The twohad afun time doing it, but therewas along, critical road ahead. thought pageants were are- I ally negative thing,”Julia Byrne Three years later,Heidi recentlycelebrated one-year cancer-free. Nowthat Heidi’sfeeling better, confessed. “I’d seen ‘Toddlers & the twohavedived into the pageant world, attending pageants non-stop last summer,traveling as farasAus- Tiaras’ on TV and said Iwould tin. This month theywill be going to Orlando,Fla., to compete at anational pageant. Allanah has done very never do that to my child.” well, winning several divisions and titles in smaller competitions and moving into state and nowtwo national All the mothers interviewed events. As aresult, she’sbeginning to get some paid modeling and talent opportunities along with some spon- were unanimous in saying that sorship help to defrayexpenses. the TV reality program is an Heidi described her second-grader as gregarious and giving. Participating in pageants has givenAllanah extreme version and not agood greater confidence, Heidi believes. “Atfirst, Allanah wasshy and mostlyclung to me,”she said, “but as we’ve representation of their pageant done morepageants, Isee her becoming moreindependent and self-confident. Forall of these little girls, it experiences. The show has takes alot to walk across the stage with asmile on. It takes courage and strength, and Iadmirethem.” created many misconceptions The mother-daughter team has amotto: Do your best and shine your brightest. Forthe Chathams, what about appearance and behavior makes atrue beauty queen is not limited to appearance, but includes brains and heart. Theychoose natural at pageants, they believe. pageants, believing natural beauty shines through. Heidi is also concerned that everything from dress to music “Parents that think pageants to hair be age-appropriate. are so negative should take a At one pageant, ajudge pulled Heidi aside to sharewith her Allanah’s answertoaninterviewquestion look inside areal pageant, not about heroes. “Allanah said, ‘Mymom is my herobecause she fought cancer and won, and she teaches me to just what is on television, which be astrong woman and nevergiveup,’” Heidi remembered. is exploited and exaggerated,” Over the summer,Allanah challenged Heidi to participate in apageant category formoms. Heidi, whohas no previous pageant or modeling experience, took the title. Both mother and daughter will be representing Julia said. “Go and see what Southeast Texas when theygotonationals this month. it’sall about or talk to someone about it. They do so much for children.” Aretherecrazy-compet- itiveparents andmean girls? Whenever there is competi- tion, there are going to be afew poor sports. However,Miracle Daniel said she’sonly encountered two negative people thus far in the pageant world. Julia Byrne agrees. “At our first pageant, the other moms were like me, not there living vicariously through their children, but for all the positives children get out of the experience,”she said. “It’swhat you want to make of it. Youcan make it negative or go and have an awesome experience.” Heidi Chatham and Allanah have encountered afew bad apples, but they have also par- ticipated in more pageants and at ahigher level than the other mothers. “Some parents are extremely competitive,”Heidi acknowledged. “They tell their kids not to talk to other kids. Some girls are super sweet on stage and can be horrible and mean offstage. But from the minute you walk in, judges are watching how you behave.” Aren’t they winning or losingbased on beauty? “It’snot abeauty contest,” Miracle said. “It’sabout poise, how you carryyourself, being able to go in front of strangers, having confidence and stage >>

theVIPmag.com |November 2013 29 presence.” Monica Alberto, the director for Forever Rose Pageants and apageant mom herself, backs up this summary. “Wedonot score only about beauty,” she explained. “In all the natural pageants, it’sabout poise, personality,confidence and how you present yourself to others. A perfect 10 score in beauty won’t win the contest.” Howfairare these pageants? Monica and Heidi, with the most experience of different pageants, say that most pageants are fair,intheir opinion. All the mothers had heard some accusations of various pageants being fixed or racist, but all thought that generally these were the sour grapes of dissatis- fied parents. Monica pointed out that her pageant regularly has winners representing different races and ethnicities. Heidi did experience one pageant where she is convinced the end result was fixed. Her daughter was approached by another girl who said she would be winning because her mother was ajudge. When the girl did indeed win, Heidi was appalled. Isn’titexpensive? It can be. Depending on how many pageants and the type, costs can escalate for entryfees, clothes and travel. Abigail and Miracle Daniel Miracle said she typically spends about $100 in entryfees hen two-year-old Abigail bounces around the when she adds on some of the stage, blowing kisses and making “duck lips,”she optional categories. She bought often steals the show. She wascrowned Miss Tod- one pageant dress at J.C. Pen- ney’sfor $20 and another from dler Galveston at her second pageant. She wonan an online boutique for $100. Wultimate grand supreme title at her thirdpageant, “Wegot our money out of that scoring higher than all the other entrants up to age 18. one because we stuck with it for multiple pageants,”she said. “People seem to be reallydrawn to Abby,” said her mother,Miracle. Heidi said most of her “She’svery social and happyall the time. She’saham and likes to entertain.” daughter’soutfits cost between Wanting to cultivate Abigail’snatural flair forperforming, the Daniels of Beaumont decided to give pageants atry last February.Since then, they’ve $25 and $60, though she spent competed in several, but haven’ttraveled further than Houston and don’t close to $300 on two “beauty” intend to do morethan one or so amonth. dresses. They also use the same “You sortofget the bug,”Miracle said. “Wejust jumped into pageants outfits in multiple pageants. blindly, without anyexperience. Idid some online research to look forpag- “Allanah has won eight big titles eants that seemed reputable.” with one dress,”she said. For Miracle believesAbigail has done well at pageants because she’sjust be- those girls that participate in ing herself,acute two-year-old. “Wedon’t coach her or practice,”she said. “Nothing is faked or forced. Ihold her glitz pageants, expenses can hand onto the stage, then she runs up and jumps on the X. Once she’sonstage, she does it by herself.Ijust stand be substantially more, with the by the side to make sureshe doesn’t fall off.” cupcake-style dresses going for It’s afull-familyexperience, with daddyserving as Abigail’sanchor among the audience. “Myhusband, Kyle, hundreds, even thousands, of is very much into it and comes to all the pageants,”Miracle said. “He takes pictures. It’s agood familyexperi- dollars. ence, spending time together.Abigail is adaddy’sgirl.” Heidi also pointed out that Because her daughter is so young —Abigail just began talking clearlyenough so that people can understand there are some pageants that her —Miracle promotes having fun and doing her best, but not worrying about winning. Theychoose natural, are low cost. “Each little girl who crown-all pageants, and Miracle does Abigail’shair herself,keeping it simple, usuallywith just abow. wants to be in apageant should “Abigail absolutelyloves to get on stage, but if she gets to whereshe doesn’t want to do it, then we won’t,” be able to,”she said. Miracle said. “Wetake no credit forher.She’sour first and y,onl and she’sraising us.” VIP

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tattoos

Getting inked creates your own body of work

text by CATHLEEN COLE attoos aren’t just forbikers, gangsters and rebels anymore. Business professionals, doctors, lawyers, teachers –they’re all among the people getting inked. AHarris Poll published in February 2012 showed that one in fiveU.S.adults has at least Tone tattoo.That means if youdon’t have one, youknowsomeone whodoes –evenifheorshe keeps it well hidden. There’savast bodyofwork out there, and every picturetells astory. Apersonalart collection Cheri Mitchell has a“vest”–continuous tattoos around her torso and shoulders. She started small, but “getting tat-

toos is very addictive,” she contends. LACiE GrANT yby Tattoos often have ameaning behind them. “Ask someone about their tattoo and you’ll get astory,” Cheri, whoowns Ink –ACreative Studio in Beaumont and Port Arthur,said. Tattoos used to be taboo among members of mainstream photograph

32 November 2013 | theVIPmag.com society,but that’s changed. “It’s more sociallyaccepted now,”Cheri said. “People aremoretolerant.”But she admits there’sstill some prejudice. “It’s all about perception,”she explains, adding that manyintelligent, successful people sporttattoos. “Don’t judge a book by its cover.” Tattoos areart that Cheri puts on her bodyinstead of her walls, she confirmed. “It is adornment,”she said. “This is my wayofexpressing myself artisticallyinapermanent way.” Aubrey Trevino agrees with Cheri that getting tattooed is addicting. She’s co-owner of Tattoos by Mundo in Beaumont with husband Mundo Tre- vino,and about 75 percent of her body is inked. “I’dalways been interested in tattoos,”Aubrey remembered. “They were beautiful to me.” At first she had her tattoos applied in areas that were easilycovered by clothing, but theysoon migrated down her arms and legs. Her bodyart is like jewelry to her.“That’s exactlywhat it is,”she said. “I’ve invested in it.” Aubrey admits that her original tattoo at 18 wasanact of rebellion. “Atfirst it wastoberebellious and daring,”she admitted. But once she started working forMundo and the twomarried, she became entrenched in the industry.She transformed into aposter girl forher business, literally. “It became my lifestyle,”she observed. Although much of the reaction to her tattoos is positive,Aubrey acknowledges that she gets some ugly stares and snide remarks from strangers once in awhile. To those people whohavejudged her without knowing her,she smiles and says, “Have a blessed day.” Getting inked ForMundo,aprofessional tattoo artist foralmost 20 years, professional- ism and cleanliness arethe main factors in his business. “There’salot to learn to stayclean and proficient with the basics,”hesaid. People thinking about getting atattoo should ask to see the tattoo artist’s license and portfolio,Mundo advises. Theyshould also ask if the artist has safety training in first aid and CPR. Cleanliness and sterile tools and equipment areamust. Mundo uses pre-sterilized instruments in sterilized packages and uses an autoclave to ster- ilize other instruments and equipment. He wears surgical glovesand agauze mask over his nose and mouth when he’sworking. If atattoo studio doesn’t followsterile practices, walk out, he recommends. The tattoo artist has alot of repeat customers including doctors and business professionals. Women make up the majority of his clientele. He’svery careful with first-timers and makes suretheyare making the right >> theVIPmag.com |November 2013 33 decision about their choice of tattoo or whether to get tattooed at all. “We spend alot of time talking people out of tattoos,”henoted. And he abso- lutelyrefuses to tattoo anyone who appears intoxicated. Placement is key Currently, phrases across the rib cage arepopular among women –mot- tos, song lyrics, Bible verses. Portraits of special people areinstyle too. As to wherepeople prefer to get tattooed, men like to get their arms, chests, shoulders and backs worked on. Women like to get tattooed on their rib cages, pelvises and feet. “Ba- sicallyanywherethat theydeem femi- nine,”Mundo said. He warns people to be careful about choosing an area of the bodythat might change, such as awoman’s breasts and abdomen during pregnancy.“Of course, that’s a personal choice,”hesaid. Design, size, detail, color and placement areall factors of consideration in pricing. Atattoo can be priced by the hour or by the piece. Mundo charges $100 to $120 an hour depending on the design, and for$40 youcan get a2-inch by 2-inch design. “Weask people, ‘What’s your budget?’” Mundo explained, adding that youcould opt forsession work over aperiod of weeks that lets youpay as yougo. That allows youtoget the design youreally want, rather than settling forsome- thing just because it’s less expensive. The pigments used in tattoos are iron oxide or plastic polymers. “They aresafe,”Mundo said, but warns that some people aresensitive to them, especiallyred pigments. He interviews people whodon’t have tattoos about skin sensitivity and allergies. He’ll do askin test to see howapotential client reacts to the pigments. Amulti-color,2-inch by 2-inch tattoo takes about 20 to 30 minutes to apply, but the session can take 45 minutes to an hour forthe prepara- tion time. On ascale of one to 10 with 10 being the most painful, the tattoo artist says the pain levelisabout a fiveorasix. “Women have ahigher tolerance forpain,”hesaid. Aubrey agrees. “Men arethe first ones to hit the floor,” she remarked with agrin. It’s gotten better,Mundo contends. Techniques forapplying tattoos have become moreadvanced and numbing creams and sprays lessen the pain. The reasons people get tattooed arenumerous. Forsome, it’s to mark acertain period in their life–turning 18, getting married, celebrating an anniversary,marking an accomplish- ment. Sometimes atattoo is just for the sake of adornment. And sometimes atattoo is atribute to someone special, perhaps someone whopassed away.“Forsome people,”Mundo said, “it’s ahealing process.”

34 November 2013 | theVIPmag.com Tattoo regret

ou were young. Youwerewild. Yougot atattoo.Now you’re older,less wild and asking yourself,“What wasIthinking?” If that tat has to go,laser removalisthe answer. Julie Broussard, afamilynurse practitioner and owner of Skinologie Medical Spa and Laser Center in Beaumont, says thereare several reasons whyclients choose to Yhave tattoos removed. Manypeople got tattoos when theywereyounger and theyjust don’t like them anymore–whether it’s the design or the placement or both. Others areerasing names of the lovesoftheir livesthat turned out not to be. During the procedure, according to Julie, twoprocesses areatwork. The pigment in the tattoo absorbs the energy from the laser and breaks apart. At the same time, the incrediblyfast pulse of the laser causes the ink to shatter like asugar cube breaking apart. Once the ink is broken down by the laser,the bodyresponds by moving fluid to the area to help flush away the ink. The area will have some swelling and redness, but over aperiod of weeks, the pigment will go away. Removing atattoo takes anumber of sessions, which last from 10 to 30 minutes. A2-inch by 2-inch plain black tattoo can be removedinthree to fivesessions, Julie says. Amulti-colored tattoo will take longer,and redand blue pigments areharder to disperse. On ascale of one to 10 with 10 being the most painful, the nurse practitioner says the pain level is about asix or aseven, even though the skin is numbed with topical cream. “There’ssome pain involved in removing atattoo,” she said. “It’s not pain-free.” At Skinologie, the pricing is based on the size of the tattoo.Depending on the size, laser removal can run from about $400 to morethan $1,000.Once completed, thereshould be no trace. “The laser can completelyremove the tattoo,” Julie said. “It just takes alot of time.” VIP

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36 November 2013 | theVIPmag.com vip worthy

pets Afaceliftfor Fido From easing eye pain to installing fake testicles, some humans put their pets under the knife

text by Jill Rosen

ce, ayouthful Labrador, bounds across his lawn, fielding tennis balls and Ahurrying them back to his owner. His tail wags. His coat is thick and shiny. He barks with enthusiasm. To the naked eye, Aceisastrapping example of dogdom. Who would guess that he’shad work done? An eyejob,infact. Aceisone of thousands of dogs who’ve had plastic surgery.Alittle nip. Alittle tuck. Eyelifts. Nose jobs. Exactly the sorts of procedures people get. But unlike cosmetic surgery forhumans, dogs and cats aren’t doing it to look better at their high school reunion. “Wecall it cosmetic surgery just because it’s altering an animal’sfacial features,”saysDr. Jules Benson, vice president of veterinary services at Petplan, a pet insurance provider.“It changes the look of an animal, but youare doing it to prevent further disease and to better the health of the animal.” Kenand Jennifer Scaturrobrought Acetotheir veterinarian twoyears ago because his eyes wouldn’t stop watering. They’dtear and tear.And they’dsee him rubbing at his face with his front paws. When told her dog Ace would need cosmetic surgery, Jennifer Scaturro thought she was being When the vetsaid Acemight have scammed. But the surgeryfor an inturned eyelid stopped Ace from having continually wateryeyes and in-turned eyelids, acommon condition rubbing his eyes with the back of his paws. called entropion, and directed the family to aplastic surgeon, theyhad neverheard scammed abit,”saysJennifer Scaturro. “I entropion, causing his lashes to con- of such athing forpets . had no idea. But then Ithought, ‘People stantlybrush the surface of his eyes. It’s Plastic surgery?What next —teeth whohaveskin cancer go to acosmetic painful and, if untreated, could lead to whitening and Perrier in his water bowl? surgeon.’Itseemed reasonable.” permanent eyedamage. Plastic surgery “I almost thought Iwas getting The eyespecialist confirmed Acehad wasthe best option, theyweretold. >>

theVIPmag.com |November 2013 37 So the Scaturros spent $674 on a campaigns against tail docking, ear crop- says. “Moreand morepeople aretaking puppyeyelift, aproceduresosubtle it’s ping, debarking, declawing and anyop- the step,saying is this something we can hardtodetect, even squinting at before- eration an animal doesn’t medicallyneed. do.” and-after pictures. But one that neverthe- But using plastic surgery forjust that Dr.Jennifer Hyman, aveterinarian, less changed their Ace’slife. has become common. performed Ace’seye job —and has done “I can’t even imagine having eyelashes By far, most pets getting cosmetic dozens of others just like it. in my eyes every single day,”Jennifer surgery aregetting eyelifts to correct Beforebecoming an eyespecialist, she Scaturrosays. “I think it made his quality entropion and nose jobs to fix breathing performed several brow lifts as ageneral of lifesomuch better.His eyes have been problems seen regularlyinthe smooshed- practitioner,including one on aShar-Pei great.” nose, brachycephalic breeds like pugs and whose trademark wrinkles were irritating Stories circulate in the pet world about French bulldogs. his corneas and another on abloodhound dogs and cats getting slimmed by liposuc- In 2011,Petplan’s top year forplastic with facial skin so droopyitshrouded tion and de-wrinkled with Botox. There’s surgery,the companypaid 79 claims for his eyes like curtains. She helped a avet in Brazil whohas built areputation 53 pets to have cosmetic work done. Most breathing-impaired pug with anose job, forhelping apet’s droopyears stand at of them had either entropion or brachyce- shortening his soft palate and widening attention with silicone injections. And phalic surgery.The companyonlycovers his nostrils. fordecades, owners aghast after stripping medicallynecessary procedures —cus- And yes, if an owner insisted, and she their dog’s manhood have substituted tomers whowant synthetic dog testicles wasoperating anyway,Hyman would Neuticles forthe real thing. areontheir own. grudginglyagree to Neuticles, knowing a In the United States, purelyaesthetic Petplan’s plastic surgery claims dog could take or leave those particular surgeries arerareand generallyfrowned dropped morethan 27 percent in 2012. private parts. upon, Benson says. The American Kennel But the companyexpects owners to con- “Weall laugh at the idea of Neuticles, Club forbids cosmeticallyenhancing a tinue choosing it fortheir pets. but we also feel like they’re pretty harm- showdog except in cases of breed stan- “Asanindustry,we’re getting much less, too,” she says. “It makes the people dards —like tail docking. The Humane better at addressing lifeissues sooner feel better.Idon’t think the dogs really Society Veterinary Medical Association than we ever have been before,”Benson care.” MCT

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SAYCHEESE ‘Selfies,’ those much-maligned self-portraits, are changing the way we communicate

text by Katie HumpHrey morethan 200 million photos and videos to sharepictures of themselvesand what aday.They’re particularlypopular among they’re doing.” ollege student Emma teens and tweens, and astaple forimage- Influencing technology Strub has been known obsessed celebrities like Justin Bieber and Rihanna. Apple introduced the front-facing cam- to take pictures of her- Depending on whom youask, selfies are era with the iPhone 4in2010,the same self 15 to 20 times aday. either the latest form of self-expression or year the photo-sharing social network Instagram wasborn. Then, in 2012 came Alone or with friends, portraits of narcissism on the rise, society C in decline. Snapchat, which exploded in popularity as smiling or making a Even Strub,20, acknowledges the ab- users traded photos that then vanish. goofy face. She shares most of them on surdity:“Selfies esosar tupid, but then I’m Vine waslaunched in early2013 without the ability to recordthrough the photo-messaging app Snapchat, posts oth- sitting heretaking 25 at atime.” Yetthe selfie’spopularity suggests smartphone’sfront-facing camera, onlyto ers to Instagram, Twitter or tumblr. something beyond frivolous self-aggrandiz- add that featureinalater update. Hello, She, like so manyofher peers, is a ing. It hints at arapidlygrowing preference video selfie. master of the smartphone self-portrait — foronline conversations that prioritize When snapping apictureorvideo is so the selfie. images over words. Clearly, thereisasym- easy, and thereare so manysocial networks While the selfie is as ancient as biosis between smartphones, social media on which to sharethem, whynot? MySpace, the snapshots aresurging across and selfies. “They’re funnyand theymake me social media platforms. On Instagram, “Our phones have front-facing cam- smile and Ican remember the moment thereare morethan 36 million photos eras forareason. It’s to take pictures of later,” said Strub.“It’s definitelyaway of tagged #selfie, 98 million tagged #me and ourselves,”said Greg Swan, an avid selfie expressing yourself and putting yourself in countless others without the identifying snapper and vice president at public rela- alight that youcan control.” hashtags. On Snapchat, users exchange tions firm Weber Shandwick. “People want Yetthat focus on image online, espe-

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ciallyamong young teens, has some wor- means of communication,”Rutledge said. Cherry.” It’s gorgeous. The water’s coming ried about aself-absorbed society.After all, “We’re becoming morefluid with text and over the cherry and the sun is out,’“Swan research from HarvardUniversity showed images supporting one another.” said. “No. Instead, it’s aselfie shot of me in that social media users get abigger neuro- Snapchat, in particular,pushes com- front of the ‘Spoonbridge and Cherry’with chemical buzz from sharing information munication through images. The photo is the skyline in the background.” about themselvesthan sharing information front-and-center,and users can choose to That’s the kind of communication Alec about others. add ashortcaption or doodle on the im- Erdahl, 11,had in mind as he prepared fora “There(are) alot of mixed messages age beforesending it. Fewerwords, more baseball game on ahot summer afternoon. about selfies,”said Pamela Rutledge, a pictures. In the car,uniform on, he made aface psychologist and director of the Media of dread and snapped aselfie. Psychology Research Center. “Going to baseball with 99 degree She doesn’t see anyharm in selfies Why text “I’m happy” when weather! #gonnamelt,”hewrote, posting —people have always liked to see them- the pictureonInstagram. selvesinphotographs and sought approval you could post apicture of Erdahl’sstepdad, Sean Lanahan, said from others —but understands whysome your smiling face? he’sheardkids saythe photos help them people recoil at the sight of so manyself- feel connected, especiallyinthe summer portraits. when theydon’t see their friends as often. “It violates some of those Protestant Because the photos disappear (for the “It keeps that connection visually, work ethic kinds of values, howyou’renot most part) in 10 seconds or less, it’s less which is moreimpactful than just asimple supposed to brag and you’re not supposed about looking good and moreabout con- text,”hesaid, his stepson nodding in to glorify yourself and all of that,”she said. veying an authentic moment. agreement. “It’s afun waytotalk,”said Kelly Such selfie taking, it seems, is conta- Apicture says athousand words McCloskey, 13, of Minnetonka, Minn., a gious. While thereare plenty of pictures regular Snapchat user.“It’s just kind of When Lanahan’s travelplans changed posted with the goal of getting “likes” for cooler because youget what they’re saying in the middle of arecent trip,stranding acute outfit orwh ne airdo,experts saythe more.” him in Washington, D.C., foranunexpect- onslaught of selfies is changing the waywe Selfie aficionadosyt sa he snapshots are ed layover, he slipped into the city. communicate. Whytext“I’mhappy” when aquicker,often moreeffective wayofshar- “I thought the kids might get akick out youcould post apictureofyour smiling ing information. of me standing in front of the Capitol and face? “Can youimagine me writing, ‘I’m White House,”hesaid. “Animage is amuch morepowerful standing in front of the “Spoonbridge and Lanahan snapped aselfie. MCT

theVIPmag.com |November 2013 45 food dining

recipe

Pumpkinseed chorizo stuffing

umpkin shows up on the 6tablespoons (¾ stick) butter,divided kinseeds with the remaining tablespoon pan and season with one-fourth teaspoon Thanksgiving table in so 2tablespoons olive oil pumpkinseed oil, one-fourth teaspoon salt and several grinds of pepper.Cook, many guises. But have you ¾pound Spanish chorizo, cut cross- salt and several grinds of pepper.Place stirring occasionally,until the corn ever thought about using wise into 1/8-inch slices the seeds on afoil-lined sheet and toast is crisp-tender and the onions have 1½ cups corn, from about 2medium until fragrant, puffed and lightly golden, softened and are translucent, about 5 Pthe seeds? Combine toasted corn cobs about 10 minutes. Remove and cool, then minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until pumpkinseeds, or pepitas, fragrant 2onions, cut into ½-inch dice add to the corn bread. it is aromatic, about 30 seconds. Stir in Spanish chorizo, chiles and corn bread to 2teaspoons minced garlic 4. Meanwhile, roast the chiles on the the white wine and cook, scraping any create the holiday winner.The dressing 1/3 cup drywhite wine stove top directly over ahot burner until bits of flavoring from the pan, until the can either be baked inside the big bird or ¾teaspoon cumin charred on all sides, about 5minutes. white wine has almost evaporated, 2to by itself, as described in this recipe. You ½teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika Remove to asealed paper bag to rest 3minutes. Cool slightly,then add to the can prepare the stuffing the day before, 2to3cups chicken broth until cool enough to peel. Peel the stuffing mixture. but do not put it in the turkey until just charred skin (do not rinse under water 7. Gently toss in the cumin and Span- before roasting. Directions as this will remove flavor). Halve the ish paprika, and season the stuffing with 1. Heat the oven to 375 degrees. chiles lengthwise, stem and seed. Cut one-fourth teaspoon salt, or to taste. Melt Ingredients 2. In alarge bowl, gently toss the corn the halves crosswise into one-eighth-inch the remaining butter and drizzle over the 10 cups cubed corn bread, cut into bread with 3tablespoons pumpkinseed strips. Add to the corn bread. stuffing. Drizzle 2cups chicken broth 1-inch pieces oil, the thyme, oregano, one-half tea- 5. Heat alarge, heavy-bottom skillet over the stuffing and gently toss. Add ¼cup pumpkinseed oil, divided spoon salt and several grinds of pepper. over medium-high heat. Add 2table- additional broth as desired. 1½ teaspoons minced fresh thyme Spread the cubes in asingle layer on a spoons butter and the olive oil, then the 8. Place the stuffing in abuttered, 1tablespoon chopped fresh oregano large, foil-lined baking sheet and toast chorizo and cook until lightly browned, 13-by-9-inch baking dish or casserole 1¼ teaspoons salt, divided for 20 to 25 minutes, until lightly golden, about 3minutes. Remove the chorizo and place in the oven. Cover and bake for Freshly ground black pepper shaking the pan every5minutes for even with aslotted spoon, leaving the fat in the 20 minutes, then remove the cover and 1½ cups shelled pumpkinseeds coloring. Remove from heat and allow to pan, and add the chorizo to the stuffing continue to bake for 20 to 25 minutes, 4poblano chiles cool, then place in alarge bowl. mixture. until the top is lightly toasted. Remove 3. In amedium bowl, toss the pump- 6. Stir the corn and onions into the and serve. MCT

46 November 2013 | theVIPmag.com TurkeyTrot November 22 Start working off thatThanksgiving feast before it even starts! The 22nd annual Turkey Trot, which includes a5K, 10K and Kid’sK,moves to downtown Beaumont this year and departs from the new Event Centre at 700 Crockett St. Registration closes at 7p.m. Nov.21and the race great dates in november starts at 8a.m. on Nov.22. www. SeaRimStriders.org

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(409) portarthurtexas.com 31st AnniversaryReception Diabetes Awareness 861-0003. 5:30-7p.m., Event Centre, Beaumont. Ty Terrell Track at Lamar University, Paul Thorn in Concert November 3 Tickets $15 per person. Advance Beaumont. Registration 8a.m., walk 7p.m., Courville’s, Beaumont. registration required. (409) 880-1092. at 9a.m. Registration $20,children Tickets $30 and must be purchased Daylight Saving Time ends 15 and younger $10.www.setxstrides. in advance. Ticket includes buffet and Investiture of Dr.Kenneth Evans as wordpress.com, www.district2s1.org, show. Reservations: (409) 860-9811 My Heart, My Life Heart Walk president of Lamar University or call (409) 898-3797. Presented by the American Heart 3p.m., Montagne Center at Lamar November 14-17 Association, Montagne Center at University,Beaumont. Therewill be Absolutely Amazing Art Auction Lamar University,Beaumont. (409) areception after the program. (409) 6-9 p.m., Beaumont ArtLeague, “Joseph and the Amazing 550-1753 or email charla.davidson@ 880-8419,(409) 880-8396 or www. Beaumont. (409) 833-4179 or www. Technicolor Dreamcoat” heart.org lamar.edu/investiture beaumontartleague.org. See previous listing.

48 November 2013 | theVIPmag.com November 15-17 November 22-24 vip magazine Orange Trade Days Kountze Trade Days 9a.m.-5 p.m., Orange Trade Days 7a.m.-7p.m., Big Thicket Trade crossword grounds, Orange. Flea market, Days Grounds, Kountze. farmers market, food and music. Free. (409) 883-4344. November 23 “I Do! IDo!” Beaumont Civic Ballet Sugar Plum See previous listing. Breakfast Fundraiser 9a.m., Beaumont Country Club, November 16 Beaumont. The event includes photo ASA SuperHero 5K Run and 1K Walk opportunities with “Nutcracker” characters, browse forgifts at the Claiborne West Park, Vidor. BCBBazaar,asit-down breakfast Registration 7-7:40 a.m., 5K race 8 a.m., children’s 1K walk 9a.m. www. and abrief performance of “The advocates-4-children-inc.orgorcall Nutcracker”bycompanydancers (409) 886-2272. www.beaumontcivicballet.net. Yount-Lee Equestrian Day November 26 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Spindletop Gladys Lamar University Choirs City/Boomtown Museum, Beaumont. 7:30 p.m., Julie Rogers Theater, Visitors will be able to ride, groom and learn all about the careand Beaumont. Tickets are$18 foradults riding of horses. Free. (409) 880- and $12 forstudents. Free forLamar 1750 or www.spindletop.org. University students. (409) 880-8144. Fourth Annual Dinner for Life Gala November 28 7p.m., Event Centre, Beaumont. Thanksgiving Day The black-tie event, sponsored by the Harbor Foundation, includes November 29 entertainment by Stereo and asilent auction. (409) 981-1888. Senior and Master’sThesis Exhibition Mid County Performing Arts The exhibition of graduating Character Breakfast seniors and Master’s students work 9-11 a.m., Pompano Club,Port as theyfinish their residency at Neches. Enjoyabreakfast buffet Lamar University,opens with a with Dr.Seuss characters. Advance reception 6:30-8:30 p.m., Dishman ACROSS DOWN reservations required due to limited ArtMuseum at Lamar University, seating. Tickets $25, children 1 She played Gabriella in “High School 1 “Interview with the ____” Tom Beaumont. Runs through Dec. 13. younger than 2$15. (409) 724-6567 Musical,”____ Hudgens Cruise movie Hours: 8a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday. or www.midcountypac.com. 4 Bed wear,for short 2 Topclay court tennis player in Free. (409) 880-8959 8 Accounts payable, abbr. modern tennis November 17 “Annie” 9 Ponzi scheme guy,Bernie ___ 3 African tourist trip Interfaith Choral Society Concert The musical comedybased on 11 ___ Rooney of “60 Minutes” 5 Will Smith’swife and star in 3p.m., First United Methodist the comic strip,“Little Orphan 12 First American in space, ___ “HawthoRNe,”___ Pinkett-Smith Church, Beaumont. Free. www. Annie,”will be presented by the Shepard 6 Ethan Hunt, for one beaumontinterfaithchoir.com Beaumont Community Players, 14 Not well 7 G.I. ____ 7:30 p.m. Nov. 29; 2and 7:30 p.m. 15 007 actor,___ Moore 10 Whip November 22-23 Nov. 30,Betty GreenbergCenter 18 Capital of Latvia 13 Two-time U.S. Open champ, Andre forthe Performing Arts, Beaumont. 19 AMuppet ____ Cardinal Court: An Evening of Reservations: (409) 833-4664 or 21 Da Ali Gactor,____ Baron Cohen 16 Biggest Nascar winner of all time: Renaissance Revels www.beaumontcommunityplayers. 22 Tummy muscles ____ Petty 6p.m., Studio TheatreatLamar com. 23 1992 Best supporting Actor in 17 QB whohas won3superbowls, last University,Beaumont. An evening “Unforgiven,”____ Hackman name of Renaissance fun and frivolity, November 30 24 Leading Democrat, ____ Clinton 18 He plays Edward in “Twilight” including dinner,dancing, singing, 25 “Still ___” (1999 rap song) 20 “Amanda Leigh” singer ___ Moore swordplay, puppetry and other The Chambers House Christmas 27 ____ and Blues 26 What? variety entertainment. Proceeds will Tour 28 Former Lakers basketball star, benefit the Department of Theatre Familydecorations, ornaments, and Dance. (409) 880-2250. cards, toys, silverand morethat Lamar ____ belonged to the Chambers family, “Memphis” 1-4p.m., Chambers House Museum, Musical set in the 1950s about a Beaumont. Free. (409) 898-0348, radio disk jockeywho wants to (409) 832-4010 or www.jjfrench. change the world and aclub singer com. whoisreadyfor her big break, 7:30 p.m., Lutcher Theater forthe Triangle Trade Days Performing Arts, Orange. (409) 886- 9a.m.-6 p.m., Lakewood Shopping 5535 or www.lutcher.org. Center,Vidor.(409) 673-8982. Find answers on page 4

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guest column Life is Beautiful

text by Holli Petersen

his month Iturn29. I’mofficially star- ing down the barrel of 30 and (gulp) it’s asmidge daunting. TDon’t get me wrong, IknowI’m not old. It’s just… Ithought I’d have it alittle morefigured out by now. Somewhereinalong forgotten senior yearbook livesalist of all my ten-year goals. I’mpretty sureitincluded racking up acouple of degrees and travelling the world. Eventually, Imight settle down in afabulous house, with ashinynew car in the driveway. And, once my 401K was flourishing, dcI’ onsider adding aspouse and children. Ha! Tell me, exactlyhow do high school accident. He will clean your bathroom and forloose change just to be able to afford career counselors keep astraight face when mowyour lawn and get the oil changed acouple of soft tacos. But, guess what? confronted with such sickeninglysweet in your car.He’ll stick by your side when You’re building character and paying your naivety? you’re at your absolute worst and defend dues! Along the way, you’ll develop pride If amagic glass ball could have revealed youevenwhen you’re wrong. All youhave in yourself,aswell as figureout that you what my futurewould hold, Iwould have to do is sayyes. scoffed in disbelief.And, yetsometimes I The sooner youaccept that youwon’t neverreallyneeded all those extras in the daydream about going back in time, putting be invited to every cool party,the sooner first place. my arm around that silly19-year-old girl you’ll learn that youkind of like staying Cherish the little things because theyre- and giving her afew tips. in anyways. Understand that no one is allyare what matters in the end. Thereare Holli, I’dsay –college isn’t high school. perfect. Friends will disappoint you. Others people youlovenow that won’tbearound Forget thinking one of your professors is will stab youinthe back. Heck, youaren’t much longer.Don’t forget to tell them how going to take youunder their wing and asaint either and will dole out your fair much youcare. The pillars of strength in hold your hand through every assignment. shareofhurt. Learn the value of awell- your lifewill crack and crumble. Be strong Just get your work done and try to act like timed apology and then move on. so youcan hold them up.Loveonyour an adult. And, forheaven’ssake, don’t sell Though the world maysay differently, babies every chance youget. Take millions back every single one of your textbooks. there’snothing dowdy or shameful about of pictures and videos of them. Read them You’ll wish youhad afew of them once you being amom. So,when youget that first dive into the real world. positive pregnancy test, get up off the stacks of books. Marvel over each one of Quit worrying so much about what bathroom floor,dry your tears and unlock their little toes. Believe it or not, one day people think of you. Theydon’t carehalf the door so your husband can give youa you’ll clean beneath your couch and find a as much as youthink theydo. And, while hug. It will be okay. Your lifeisn’t over.It’s long, lost babysock and you’ll have to sit you’re at it, startgiving people hugs when just begun. down and cry forthirty minutes. youmeet them. After all, this is Southeast Learn to accept people as theyare. Finally, nevergiveuphope. You’ve got Texas and you’ll find that most folks could You’ll waste alot of time trying to convince some rough days ahead of you, girl and reallyuse it (including you). others to change when they’re not ready. you’ll want to give up.But, neverforget That geekykid youkeep thinking It’s easier to love someone when you’re not what youalreadyknow. Lifeisbeautiful. about?Well, he’sthe one. Stop second- busyanalyzing them. Therewill always be moregood people guessing his every move and just jump Getused to being poor because it than bad. Therewill be morejoy than sor- in with both feet. Though youcan’t see doesn’t just magicallygoawaywhen you it now, one daythis will be the man that scorethat first “real” .Yjob ou will look at row-morebright days than dark tunnels. will hold your hand as youdeliveryour your bank account and just sob.You will Youwill persevere and, though your life children into the world. He’ll take careof drive all over town, looking forthe cheap- maynever look like what youenvisioned, youwhen you’re sick and let yousob into est gas and still won’tbeable to fill up the you’ll learn that what we get is often better his nice work clothes after that terrible car whole tank. And, you’ll scour your couches than what we wanted in the first place. VIP

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