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Hello friends, HOW MANY TIMES HAS YOUR PERSONAL STYLE EVOLVED? Not just changed, but evolved? Do you refine your wardrobe and style a little every year? I love Lauren Hutton's style. Hutton finds fashion rules "absurd"; her goal is to make an organic connection between outer wrappings and inner life. Because her clothes are in sync with her personality, they never wear her; because she holds on to favorites, they carry a bit of history. "I like to have things for years—things with holes, raggedy things," she said in an interview with O magazine. "They make me feel good."

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During the last six months, you will have likely found me wearing clothing that makes

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FEATURES 18 Fast Fashion High tech sports apparel looks good, feels good.

22 Finding Your Gifts Lee Chadwick, owner of The Metropolitan Club pauses to reflect.

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28 Texture, color and Confidence Kirb Your Style's Fall picks.

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Local Limelight

Localâ€™s Choice

22 Giving Back 28 Trend Setter 34 Healthy Lifestyle 38 Financial Buzz

AROUND TOWN

DESTIN'S SAFER VACATIONS We know you need a change of scenery and don't want to miss taking your treasured Destin beach vacation this year. At Newman-Dailey guest and staff safety is our top priority. Therefore in addition to our enhanced sanitization and cleaning protocols and new COVID-19 procedures, our team has created a list of things to do in Destin that allow for social distancing. Try Stand Up Paddle Boarding. This fun water activity is an individual watersport. Get out on the water, either in the Bay, the Gulf, or the Sound. Rent paddleboards from LaDolce Vita and paddle out to one of the five artificial reef locations that are approximately 100 feet offshore. One of the joys of visiting the South Walton area is access to five state parks and Point Washington State Forest. From Henderson Beach State Park to Topsail Hill State Park to Grayton Beach State Parks, our Florida parks feature miles of trails and rare geological gems including rare coastal dune lakes. DestinVacation.com

NEW TUTOR IN JOHNS CREEK Since 1977, Huntington Learning Centers have been readily accomplishing their mission of giving every student the best education possible. Online and in-center, their certified teachers help K – 12 students with phonics, vocabulary, reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, SAT/ ACT prep, and more. All programs are tailored to each child’s specific needs. Give your student the chance to get back on track and ahead of their peers. Visit the new location at 10305 Medlock Bridge Road in Johns Creek. 678.722.5112, JohnsCreekGA@HLCmail.com.

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PET PRODUCTS DELIVERED Pet Wants Johns Creek recently celebrated its one-year anniversary, delivering fresh pet nutrition to residents throughout the area. “Freshness matters – the fresher your food, the more nutrients it will have. I expect my pets’ diets to be as healthy and clean as my own because I know it makes a difference,” owner Ben King says. Pet Wants stays fresh, because it’s made fresh and delivered monthly. Pet Wants starts with higher nutritional value and doesn’t sit on store shelves or in a bulk container for months at a time like other brands. PetWants.com/JohnsCreek

ROAD TRIP: VINEYARD A new vineyard brings a touch of the Old World to a 67-acre ridgetop setting in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Stone Ashe Vineyard opened with five wines and 13 acres of vines framed by mountain vistas. Floor-to-ceiling windows in the tasting room offer panoramic views of several peaks, including Bearwallow, Sugarloaf and Bald Top mountains. Owners Craig and Tina Little wanted to replicate the vineyard experience of Bordeaux, France, with steep slopes, a moderate climate and comparable soil conditions. They found their perfect terroir on a 2,700-foot mountain just outside of Tina’s hometown of Hendersonville. The vineyard consists of

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PUP-A-PALOOZA Bring your dogs and family to Johns Creek's "PupA-Palooza" at the Mark Burkhalter Amphitheater in Newtown Park. This fun event features live music, caricature sketches of people with their furry BFFs, and more. There are contests for Best Dressed Dog and Best Dog Trick. For people, food will be for sale, while pets splurge on doggie treats. Pet care CONTINUED >

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AROUND TOWN vendors will be on hand to demonstrate new products and educate dog owners about pet care. Saturday, Sept. 12, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Free Vendor Registration through Sept. 6 (pet-related vendors only). Contest participants can register at the event. info@johnscreekga.gov 678-512-3200 JohnsCreekga.gov

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LOCAL’S CHOICE

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FROM ELITE PROFESSIONAL AND COLLEGE ATHLETES TO WEEKEND WARRIORS AND THOSE LOOKING TO GET IN SHAPE DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC, MANY AROUND THE COUNTRY ARE DRESSING DIFFERENTLY IN THESE UNPRECEDENTED TIMES. Whether your goal is to break an eight minute mile, shoot 80 on your local muni or climb the nearest mountain, sports apparel is becoming more high tech and in many cases more affordable.

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GIVING BACK

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Below: Alton Brown and his wife, Elizabeth Ingram, with Lee Chadwick at The Metropolitan Club hosting Heifer Internationalâ€™s fundraiser for the China initiative.

Above: The Metropolitan Club hosts fundraisers, galas and gatherings that benefit some of Atlanta's most successful nonprofits. Right: A published cookbook author, Lee Chadwick can recommend the perfect chef for any event.

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TREND SETTER

EVERY ELEMENT OF FASHION LOOKS DIFFERENT TODAY THAN A YEAR AGO, BUT ONE THING REMAINS. Beautiful fashion serves as our inspiration, while showcasing strength and determination.

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+ TALL BOOTS We all love booties, but knee-high silhouettes are coming back with a vengeance. The combination of slim jeans and a structured jacket is the casual look du jour.

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+ VELVET Velvet can be elegant and luxurious, but it also fits with casual looks, Wear velvet in the rich colors above. How about a pair of green velvet jeans with your sneakers for a chic but comfortable look?

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+ CHUNKY GOLD JEWELRY Make a chic impact even with the most casual outfit. Wear jeans and a white t-shirt with a single chain link necklace or try several stacked.

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