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LIFESTYLE LETTER
SEPTEMBER 2020 PUBLISHER
Maria Ragone | maria.ragone@lifestylepubs.com, Russ Ragone | russ.ragone@lifestylepubs.com EDITORIAL COORDINATOR
It’s almost fall, ya’ll! ALTHOUGH THE FIRST DAY OF AUTUMN ISN’T TECHNICALLY UNTIL THE 22ND, SEPTEMBER HAS ALWAYS BEEN THE MONTH I BEGIN TAKING MY KIDS TO FRANKLIN CIDER MILL, FREQUENTING STAGE DELI FOR SOME COUNTRY CHICKEN NOODLE AND MAKING THE (BIG) SWITCH BACK TO
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HOT COFFEE AGAIN. Additionally– even though I always end up regretting it a couple times– it’s also when I start switching out the summer dresses and flip flops for cardigans, fuzzy socks and booties. September is West Bloomfield Lifestyle’s Fashion and Style month, and although this year has not been my most fashionable (I apologize in advance if you ran into me at Busch’s in my “quarantine costume”!), I am looking forward to trying out some of the looks that The Blonde Mom recommends in this issue. Even more so though, I plan to adopt her mentality of regularly wearing favorite outfits to enhance my mood and beget productivity, especially with our fall season still looking so different than we’re used to. In addition to attire, our September edition also features three other local fash-
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ion/style-related businesses: Raydiance Tru-Fit, for example, is a third generation,
ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor
family-owned and operated hair replacement company that uses only the highest
OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson
quality materials; if you plan to finally take that trip that’s been put on hold all year,
AD MANAGER Chad Jensen
Exelnt Designs takes the frustration out of buying a swimsuit and custom-makes
REGIONAL SALES DIRECTOR Eric Williams
them to fit every body type; and, for all of your eye care needs, Acuity Optics can
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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2020
FEATURES 14 Don’t Live Life Under a Hat If you’re experiencing hair loss, Raydiance Tru-Fit will make you feel like you again.
20 Fall Fashion Trends The Blonde Mom shares trends she’s seeing in both female and male fashion this fall.
28 Need New Frames? Dr. Gay and the staff at Acuity Optics can take care of your eyecare needs.
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34 Custom Swimwear Exelnt Designs creates suits that fit and feel comfortable for all body types.
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Drive-in Theater comes to West Bloomfield Since mid-March, rising U of M juniors Jackson Partrich and Daniel Sternberg envisioned a West Bloomfield drive-in theater, so they ended up teaming up with the City of West Bloomfield and the Jewish Community Center (JCC) to make their dream a reality. Tickets can be purchased on Facebook; portions of proceeds go to Fleece and Thank You and the JCC.
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FRANKLIN CIDER MILL OPENS FOR THE SEASON Beginning on the Saturday before Labor Day, the Franklin Cider Mill is now open through the Sunday after Thanksgiving. Located at 7450 Franklin Rd. in Bloomfield Hills, the Franklin Cider Mill is known for its cider, which is not only both pressed and
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bottled at the mill but made with only the best, clean apples. Additionally, the donuts, which are from an old German spice recipe, are made fresh each day and served warm. Visit franklincidermill.com for hours and other information.
BUBBLE TEA ARRIVES TO THE LOCAL AREA You no longer need to partake in a long commute to get your bubble tea fix as Presotea is now open in Commerce at the intersection of Haggerty and Richardson. Located at 4096 Haggerty, Presotea is one of the most recognized, quality Boba Tea brands in the world, and they go to great lengths to uphold their reputation. Founded in Taiwan, the brand has since taken on an international presence that citizens from around the world can enjoy. For more information, visit presoteaamerica.com.
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LOCALLY OWNED
IF YOU’RE EXPERIENCING HAIR LOSS, RAYDIANCE TRU-FIT IN WEST BLOOMFIELD WILL MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU AGAIN.
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WHETHER YOU’VE LOST YOUR HAIR OR FACE THE POSSIBILITY OF HAIR LOSS, RAYDIANCE TRU-FIT HAS NOT ONLY RESEARCHED AND PERFECTED THE MOST INNOVATIVE HAIR LOSS SOLUTIONS FOR ANY SITUATION, BUT AFTER 50 YEARS IN THIS NICHE BUSINESS, THE RAYDIANCE TEAM UNDERSTANDS WHAT YOU’RE GOING THROUGH, ALWAYS OFFERING CLIENTS A TENDER AND CARING ATMOSPHERE. Located at 5799 West Maple Rd. (Suite 167) in West Bloomfield, Raydiance is a third generation, family-owned and operated hair replacement company that uses only the highest quality materials. The team specializes in designing an “Exact Duplication” hairpiece that, as consultation specialist at Raydiance Heather Darwish said, “will make you feel like you again.” “All of our hairpieces are hand crocheted or ventilated to match your exact hair color, density, texture, length and style and are also professionally tailored to fit your head shape,” Darwish said. “Besides two shops in New York and California, we’re the only other one in the country still doing this.”
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LOCALLY OWNED (CONTINUED)
To begin the process, clients first call (248)-855-8845
Next, clients will have a scheduled, in-person “cut-in”
to schedule a consultation where the Raydiance team
where they will try on the hairpiece made exactly like
gets to know them, gathers information to help duplicate
them and fine-tune the little details, including fitting
everything unique about them, comprehends their style
adjustments until it’s the perfect fit– just like getting
and takes 360-degree photos.
a dress tailored! Clients should expect to be at this
“During the consultation, we also have a conversation
appointment for two to three hours.
about what their lifestyle is like,” Darwish explained. “Are
“We then encourage our clients to wear it every day
they snowbirds and go to Florida six months out of the year?
after that, so if there’s anything we can do to tweak it,
How active are they? Do they travel? The answers to these
we’ll be able to adjust it two to three weeks later at their
questions give us an idea of how often they’re going to wear
next appointment,” Darwish said. “Clients get up to six
the hairpiece, and what materials we need to use on them.”
weeks of free tweaking, so that three-week visit is right at
Clients’ responses and photos also guide the team to
the halfway point. We want it to fit them like a glove, and
determine what type of hair should be used to make the
we work to perfectly match it to who they are, so it won’t
hairpiece. Darwish said that at least 75 percent of their
end up sitting in a drawer.”
clients end up best suiting 100% human hair; however,
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she said HD (Heat-Defiant fiber) is a top-of-the-line
The Raydiance team stands behind their work. Shop
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H A I R LOS S STAG ES beg
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At this stage, it’ll usually require
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a medium-size base of materials
larger base, a ¾ piece that will be
for women that are beginning to
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experience minor hair loss. They
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sides, crown and back of the hair.
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knowing the difference.
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AT THE AGE OF SIX, LOCAL RESIDENT KENDRA BISSIG COULD COMPLETE A BASIC WHIP STITCH AND KNEW HOW TO MAKE BARBIE CLOTHES OUT OF SOCKS. As the daughter of (in her words) “a Frugal Frannie,” Bissig’s own closet rarely included highend items, thus forcing her to adopt, early-on, a practical approach to creating style in her wardrobe. Now owner of The Blonde Mom, a boutique personal style firm located in the metro Detroit area, Bissig is wholeheartedly dedicated to creating an approachable fashion experience for each client. “My practices are grounded in sourcing affordable looks by
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mixing and matching luxury with bargain pieces,” Bissig said. “I believe styling should be fun, fashion should be attainable and stylists should be affordable.”
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FEMALE FALL FASHION KENDRA BISSIG, THE BLONDE MOM
+ DETAIL 1 Extreme Sleeve Midi Dress, $151, asos.com + DETAIL 2 YSL Necklace, $145, Harper J Vintage Designs in Midland + DETAIL 3 Vintage Handbag, $59, Leah’s Closet Vintage in Royal Oak + DETAIL 4 Vince Camuto Shoes, $52 (on sale from $129.95), Nordstrom Rack in Troy
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+ DETAIL 1 Alexis Top, $50 to rent ($394 to buy), shopalexis.com + DETAIL 2 River Island Paperbag Waist Jeans, $42 (on sale from $70), asos.com + DETAIL 3 Banana Republic Shoes, $94 (on sale from $118), bananarepublic.gap.com + DETAIL 4 Phenix Hat, $26 (on sale from $34.95), Nordstrom Rack in Troy
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Bissig offers hourly closet audits and style sessions, as well as
Bissig said men’s fall fashion is a “strong juxtaposition between
personal shopping packages that range from one outfit to full closet
casual and professional dressing”:
overhauls. And with the fall season quickly approaching, she’s cer-
+ Elasticized jeans and pants with a slim profile + Cuban collared shirts + Shirt jackets + Casual bomber-style collared jackets + Utility garments and colors + Checks and bright plaids
tainly done her research on this year’s fashion trends. She described this year’s looks for women as “feminine silhouettes and avant-garde details”:
+ Denim mini dresses and jumpsuits + Voluminous sleeves and shoulders + Statement Collars + High-waisted pants and paperbag waists + Neutrals with a bold pop of color + Vintage fabrics and buttons repurposed as earrings and headbands
“This year’s fashion is largely influenced by the tumultuous year we’ve had,” Bissig explained. “The details are extreme but wearable. We’re mixing more hard and soft textures and experimenting with and modernizing popular silhouettes from the 80s and 90s.”
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MALE FALL FASHION MIKE BISSIG
+ DETAIL 1 Softwear Hooded Sweatshirt, $65, George Gregory in Detroit + DETAIL 2 Robert Barakett Quilted Vest, $68 (on sale from $195), nordstrom.com + DETAIL 3 Zanerobe Pants, $89, George Gregory in Detroit + DETAIL 4 Black Faux Suede Sneakers with Gum Sole, $40, asos.com
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After her two daughters Penny and Ruby were born, Bissig said
Similar to her situation, so many local residents are spending
she struggled with postpartum depression. Although the typical
more time at home than ever due to the pandemic. Although it’s
stay-at-home mom uniform seemingly includes messy buns, baggy
easy to stay in sweatpants all day, Bissig encourages community
shirts and yoga pants or leggings, Bissig said her mood would
members to approach getting dressed as the most fun part of
brighten on the days when she made the effort to dress cute.
his or her day.
“As mothers, we are teaching our children to love themselves, but we often put ourselves last,” Bissig said. “My approach to styling
“Wearing a piece that you love, regardless of its formality, is a mood-enhancer and begets productivity,” Bissig said.
was born from mama empathy. I want to make all moms feel sexy and powerful regardless of how many derrieres they had to wipe or
Check out more of Bissig’s style tips on Facebook @theblondemomstyle
Legos they had to clean that day.”
or Instagram @the_blondemom.
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+ DETAIL 1 Abercrombie & Fitch Shirt, $27.50 (on sale from $55), Somerset Collection + DETAIL 2 Slim Traveler Pants, $69 (on sale from $98), bananarepublic.gap.com + DETAIL 3 Leather Oxford Banana Republic Shoes, $94 (on sale from $158), bananarepublic.gap.com + DETAIL 4 Shawl Neck Sweater, $42, Goodthreads via Amazon.com
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TREND SETTER
need new
frames? ARTICLE DANIELLE ALEXANDER PHOTOGRAPHY JOE LEASE
LOCATED IN COMMERCE TOWNSHIP, ACUITY OPTICS IS DEDICATED TO ENHANCING PATIENTS’ DAY-TO-DAY LIVES BY PRESERVING AND ENHANCING THEIR VISION. Additionally, Dr. Edwin Gay, OD and the Acuity Optics staff work to keep patients’ eyes healthy through monitoring and/or treating eye conditions, such as glaucoma, diabetes, dry eye, infections, macular degeneration and more. Dr. Gay conducts thorough exams during longer appointment slots, allowing patients (including children) to receive both an in-depth assessment of their eye health and an accurate prescription. Prescriptions are valid for one year after the exam, and although many patients will select frames after their exam, they do have the option to visit the office any time during hours of operation to make a frame selection within that year. Similarly, customers may visit Acuity Optics with a prescription from another optical, and the staff will graciously assist them in their glasses selection process. Acuity Optics, located at 3050 Union Lake Rd. (Suite 3B) in Commerce Township, strives to provide great customer service and optimal care to patients. They offer soft contacts, hard contacts, sunglasses and, of course, prescription glasses. For more information or to make an appointment, call (248)-360-4300 or visit acuityoptics.com. Dr. Gay and the Acuity Optics staff have taken necessary precautions to keep patients and themselves safe. Frames are included in this cleaning process: frames available on the store floor are sterilized, and
DR. GAY AND THE STAFF AT ACUITY OPTICS CAN TAKE CARE OF YOUR EYECARE NEEDS.
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those that are handled or selected by patients or staff are removed until they are sanitized.
+ TIP 2
Size and shape matter. The shape of the frame
will contribute to the weight of the glasses. In short, the larger the lenssize of a frame or greater the prescription, the more likely a frame is to
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be on the heavier side. Based on your prescription, Dr. Gay may recommend specific products or frame sizes to remedy this, which would then Comfort is one of the most important
contribute to the frame section process.
factors when selecting a frame. These glasses are likely going to be worn daily for at least a year, and if it is ill-fitting in any way, it could be a source of discomfort for you.
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Your glasses are
an investment. You’re most likely going to be wearing this pair of glasses for one to two years, so you want to be picky about your frame selections.
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SEPTEMBER
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
DUE TO MANY JUST-INTIME CANCELLATIONS OF PUBLIC GATHERINGS AFTER WE GO TO PRINT, PLEASE RECOGNIZE THAT THESE EVENTS MAY CHANGE; PLEASE CHECK THE ORGANIZATION’S WEBSITE FOR CURRENT DETAILS.
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DETROIT'S MONTH OF DESIGN Various Locations in Detroit
To
honor
Detroit’s
designation
as a UNESCO City of Design, the Detroit Design Festival will transition from the Detroit Design Festival to recognizing the entirety
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jazz festival over Labor Day weekend. For specific event information, check out detroitjazzfest.org.
2020 VIRTUAL MICHIGAN STATE FAIR Virtual Event
Between September 3 and 7, the Michigan State Fair presented by Ram Trucks will now be transitioning
5 ART BY APPOINTMENT Virtual Event
to a virtual platform. The virtual fair
With cancellations of nearly all summer
will be a free online event campaign
art fairs/shows, artists have been greatly
that will include hourly social media
impacted by the pandemic. Keeping the
posts consisting of interactive contests
spirit of its past juried fine art shows
and activities, live demonstrations
alive in 2020, Arts, Beats & Eats has
and
and
launched "Art by Appointment." Patrons
educational features and much more!
can preview artists’ work online and
Visit michiganstatefairllc.com for
schedule a 75-minute visit with up
more information.
to 20 participating juried fine artists.
performances,
historical
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art-by-appointment.
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41ST ANNUAL DETROIT JAZZ FESTIVAL
Hart Plaza (1 Hart Plaza in Detroit)
world-class
Enjoy
of Design. Programmed by Design
in
Core, Detroit Month of Design is
September 4 and 7. Now in its
Bloomfield Township)
a citywide celebration of creativ-
41st year, the Detroit Jazz Festival
Rescheduled from April 22, join in
ity. Cross-disciplinary events take
Foundation has celebrated Detroit’s
from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. for live animal
place throughout the city. Schedule
rich history of jazz music by provid-
interactions, recycled crafts, guided
of events are on designcore.org.
ing year-round concerts and educa-
nature hikes and more. This is a
tional programming and, of course,
FREE event, but pre-registration
organizing the world’s largest free
CONTINUED >
downtown
jazz
Detroit
talent
EARTH DAY EVERY DAY
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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR is required. Please bring a face mask
between 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. On Saturday,
Jewish pathway toward fulfilling the
if you need to enter the building to
Sept. 26, the event will continue at the
potential of one's higher nature: the
use the restroom. You can register
same location from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
soul. Through contemplative prac-
at wbparks.org/earthday.html.
with St. Vincent de Paul on-site that
tices,
day for a Donation Drive.
and readings, registrants will be
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small
group
discussions
shown a path to transform his or
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her inner-world, so he or she can find more balance/wholeness. Visit temple-israel.org to register.
"THE BEAT GOES ON..." Virtual Event
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Orchard Lake Museum (3951 Orchard
With the festival canceled, Soaring
Lake Rd. in West Bloomfield Township)
Eagle Arts, Beats & Eats is com-
From 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., celebrate Apple
mitted
to
Island’s 50th anniversary of West
going.
Donations
Bloomfield School District ownership
be distributed to local musicians,
with island historian Christy Forhan
and they will be seeded with a
Join in online on Wednesday,
sharing stories, artifacts and images.
contribution from Oakland County.
September 30 for a special virtual
Enjoy
keeping
the
music
collected
will
TEDXDETROIT 2020 VIRTUAL EDITIOON Virtual Event
permanent
Additionally, more than 400 bands
edition of TEDxDetroit as they
exhibits interpreting area history and
will perform virtual concerts to
stretch the boundaries of possibil-
culture. No charge. Visit gwbhs.org for
raise money for the cause 8/27-9/3.
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more information.
Visit artsbeatseats.com for dona-
day is designed to celebrate cre-
tion information and the lineup.
ativity while fostering new connec-
temporary
and
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