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Hello, Lovelies!

SEPTEMBER 2017

JCL team - Karyn, Jim and Sue

hen big-time Atlanta fashion journalist and entrepreneur Tova Gelfond (Eide Magazine) paused for a minute to become a mother, we coyly asked if she'd be willing to join our fashion issue as a guest editor. Between moving house (she moved from Sandy Springs to Grant Park recently) and welcoming the precious Ayla, Tova explored a fall fashion outlook for us. Lucky you! Enjoy Tova's picks and look for more from her (if we're really lucky).

We've also shopped ITP and nearby here OTP to hand-pick some favorite fall finds. Post yours on our Facebook page and let's see your style! We're gearing up for Polo in the Pines, October 7 and 8, one of our favorite events of the year. As media sponsor, we work closely with the founders and organizers to help them fill the field with supporters like YOU. Consider joining as a sponsor or spectator as we raise funds for CHOA. Enjoy this issue and stay beautiful!

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Faith Reflections

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Parting Thoughts

20 Denim Forever

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ROCK CHASTAIN With the return of cool evenings and sunset colored leaves comes Rock Chastain 2017. Now in its 4th year, this Chastain Park Conservancy annual benefit concert celebrates all who love Chastain Park. As the date nears for this year’s show--October 21st--so will the reminiscent joys of previous Rock Chastain nights. "Every year the artists are incredible. Knowing that they're there for the same reasons we are makes the night that much more memorable," says Brook Skelly, Chastain Park Conservancy Member. "It's something that everyone who uses the park can enjoy supporting." The benefit concert is open to all, from daily park users to casual visitors to newly acquainted Chastain Park users. All who #lovechastain will love #rockchastain. The gates of Chastain Park Amphitheater open at 7 p.m., with ticket prices starting at $30. Concert proceeds benefit the Chastain Park Conservancy’s daily goal to keep the park clean, safe and green for its 2 million+ annual visitors.

NUTRITION EVENTS WHOLE Fit is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate individuals about the importance of nutrition, wellness, physical and mental health and to properly implement these values in their daily lives. With the daily stress of work, many people lose sight of what is most important in life: their bodies. When the stress builds up, people start to eat the stress away leading to an unhealthy life which builds even more stress forming an endless cycle. WHOLE Fit aims to break this awful habit by applying better life choices little by little through awareness of the problems and education on how to resolve these issues. They hold events like field days, yoga sessions, and meditation sessions to teach new and fun ways to keep your body healthy. By teaching these activities, they aim to prevent future complications to live a long and happy life. In the end, it’s your body so love it! For information on how you can support their cause, check out WholeFitInc.org or call 678.276.6895.

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CLASSIC CAR SHOW Join The Cottage School (TCS) for the annual Cougar Classic Car Artisan Market, Bike and Car Show on Saturday, October 7, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., held on the TCS campus located at 700 Grimes Bridge Rd. in Roswell. The car show, featuring classic cars and bikes will also offer food trucks, entertainment and arts and crafts for sale. Admission and parking are free. For more information visit CottageSchool.org. Last August, TCS expanded its program by adding a 4th and 5th grade class. TCS offers a unique program that focuses on small class sizes, a collaborative student/teacher environment and a work-based model that promotes self-advocacy and fosters self-confidence. TCS provides an accredited academic college preparatory curriculum that meets Georgia graduation standards and HOPE scholarship requirements. Experiential classes and clubs include archery, drama, forensics, horticulture and many others. The school’s 23-acre Roswell campus includes computer and science labs, a multi-purpose athletic and performing arts facility, indoor and outdoor classrooms, and trails for mountain biking and cross-country. TCS offers year-round sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, cross-country, tennis and golf.

BUSINESS EXPO Sponsored by Emory Johns Hospital, the 6th Annual Johns Creek Chamber Business Expo will be held Friday, September 29, at Perimeter Church in Johns Creek. The exhibit hall opens its doors at 10 a.m. Over 100 exhibitors come together under one roof to display their products and services. Business of all sizes participate in this annual networking event. The Expo brings in a cross-section of businesses ranging from healthcare to catering. With over 1,000 visitors to this event, participants and exhibitors build new business relationships and extend current referral networks. Emory Johns Creek Hospital. For more information on this event, contact Robin Buckley at 770.495.0545.

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POLO IN THE PINES ARTICLE MARGARET SULLIVAN | PHOTOGRAPHY FREDRIK BRAUER

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The organization’s annual charity polo weekend will take place at the

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Atlanta Polo Club on Saturday, October 7 and Sunday, October 8. The

comfort-inspired fundraiser, the company raised over $5,600 that will

lively two-day fundraiser will be filled with inspiration, polo tournaments

go directly to Polo in the Pines. Additionally, Kendra Scott, a jewelry

and delicious food and cocktail samplings. Guests of Saturday’s elegant,

company built on family, fashion and philanthropy, hosted a Kendra

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Gives Back party in honor of Saville and Lilia. Employees of the Kendra

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evening of giving, the store donated 20% of jewelry sale proceeds to

In May, Polo in the Pines officially established the Sharon McCollum Knight, Polo in the Pines Pediatric Cancer Research Fund with the

benefit Polo in the Pines. Drawing nearly 50 attendees, Saville and Lilia’s Kendra Gives Back Party raised nearly $3,000.

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ARTICLE TOVA GELFOND

BIKER BINGE

The popular biker jacket from last winter is not going anywhere. In fact, it’s getting amped up a notch with leather and pleather outerwear inspired with more patterns, stitching and feminine touches. Be experimental with your moto manifesto by throwing a classic leather jacket over a maxi dress or jumpsuit. Bring in other expedition elements though leather biker boots and metal studs. Leather Biker Jacket, $280, Abercrombie & Fitch FRYE Phillip Studded Harness, $318, Frye Atlanta

SHOW ‘EM YOUR STRIPE S

Stripes remind us of faraway places, like nautical navy lines that take you to beaches unknown. But this season’s stripes are not in the norm — they’re gutsy, bright and come in all shapes, sizes and colors. Having bold lines on your fashion pieces this season will not only amplify your look, but can accentuate your body. Use slenderizing vertical streaks to show off your curves and whittle your waist. Or use horizontal bars to enhance your bustline or hip area. Alfani Striped Tunic Shirt, $79.50, Macy’s. Betsey Johnson Embroidery Backpack, $118, Macy’s Whitby Maryamana Clutch, $485, Whitbyhandbags.com

TU RN ON THE TEXTURE S

Fall fashion textures are like an epic mashup of textile’s greatest hits. Velvet has made its return to the limelight to critical acclaim, but is more elevated than last season. The soft, crushed fabric can be found with patterns, shoes and accessories, and worn with suedes and silks. Full lace and mesh will be big as well, carrying from the summer into the winter season and you can wear it in any way, from headbands to handbags. Lace Shift Dress, $68, Abercrombie & Fitch Jeffrey Campbell Taggart Boots, $185, Nordstrom Rebecca Taylor Slub Suiting Jacket, $575, Rebecca Taylor

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HEAVY METALS

Partially part of an ’80s revival, and also due to a general obsession with shine, metallic fabrics and accessories will steal the spotlight with golds, pewters, silvers and bronze. Don’t be afraid to have fun with these tinny tones even in a casual getup. Metallic sneakers pair perfectly with a disco-ball top or muted dress. However you want to represent this lustrous trend, it’s hard to go wrong, so fully embrace this glitteratti statement. FRYE Lena Harness High, $258, Frye Atlanta. Kendra Scott Kriss Bangle Bracelet Set in Mixed Metals, $85, Kendra Scott. INC Aislynn Clutch, $89.50, Macy’s

COLLAR CHAMELE ON

This fall, it’s all about the neckline, and you can do better than the average turtleneck. Victorian collars with Shakespeare-era ruffles have donned the runways, and it doesn’t stop there. From oversized lapels and lacy ribbons to bows, bows and more bows, feel free to have fun while covering your decollete. And perhaps the best part? You don’t have to worry about a necklace when go you all in on the collar-centric style. Rebecca Taylor La Vie Indochine Dress, $375, and Satin Jacquard Scarf Top, $275, both Rebecca Taylor

EMBROIDER ME THIS

Embroidery and embellishment made a splash this summer, and it’s here to stay. The rich stitching and panel detailing draws in the eye, and will not be limited to florals. Though there’s nothing wrong with romantic red roses and other blooming prints, this fall’s take on embroidery includes anything that gives attention to appliques. Charter Club Embroidered Top, Macy’s. Rebecca Taylor Embroidered Lace Top, $395, Rebecca Taylor.

Atlanta-born-and-bred writer, editor, entrepreneur and passionate do-gooder, Tova Gelfond has over 10 years in the publishing and agency industries. Over that time she has founded her own print and online publications, managed and produced magazines for other brands and has written for various local and national pubs such as O:The Oprah Magazine, Women’s Health & Fitness and The Huffington Post, to name a few. When she’s not building businesses, or scouring the web for the perfect outfit, she spends her spare time loving on her daughter, husband, dog and two cats. Lifestyle Publications is thrilled to have Tova providing our fashion forecast. TovaGelfond.com September 2017 | Johns Creek Lifestyle

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DENIM ARTICLE AND PHOTOGRAPHY EVELYN SCHLOFF

FOREVER

ood. Water. Denim. Let’s get back to the essentials. Whether it be the perfect pair of jeans or a funky new back-

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to anyone who calls themselves an American. In the 1950s

I present to you the return of the eighties: denim, denim, denim! As

through the 1960s, denim was associated with youth rebel-

history tells us, this fashion garment dating all the back to the 1800s

lion, therefore not accepted into conventional places such as

is here to stay. Lee, Levi’s, and Calvin’s audience shifted from the

schools, restaurants, and offices. Today, denim jeans skirts,

farmer down the street, to the bad boys who hung out after school,

jackets, and hats are seen everywhere! When planning this photoshoot, I was eager to incorporate denim’s rich history placing my subjects in front of a vintage-like car in the streets of my summer haunts. This setting conveyed a modern, yet

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dated feel. From their outfits to their expressions, I wanted to express how denim made my models feel. Let's be real, it’s a great day when you find a pair of jeans that fit just right! I held back when telling Emma and Alex how to pose. In this par-

shoot, Alex explained that “denim is so versatile! It’s easy, comfortable,

ticular shoot, the clothes didn’t dictate the ways in which to

and sexy!” Both girls agreed you can “dress it up or down”. I loved pho-

pose. The models were encouraged to be themselves, wear-

tographing two diverse personalities. Denim brought out their inner

ing the clothes rather than the clothes wearing them. After the

beauty: something that differentiates from person to person. Given that denim is timeless, you can pull pieces from local thrift stores or a parent’s closet to create your own unique look. Denim adds “flare” to any style. This year wear denim, and wear you!

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Women's Club BRIGHTENS WELLSPRING

magine

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and

survivors are equipped with vibrant opportuni-

white, stripped bare of the joyful colors that

your

life

black

ties to color their once colorless lives. Through

surround you. In this bleak world, there is no

restorative care, survivors begin to shine in a

room for the brilliance of hope, understanding or

kaleidoscope of ever-changing colors.

grace. This world is all too familiar for the women

Jessica is a graduate of the Girls’

and girls entering Wellspring Living every day

Residential Program. Her childhood was

from horrific, unimaginable experiences.

strung through different towns, cities, and

Wellspring Living is an Atlanta-based orga-

states, never giving Jessica a real place to call

nization devoted to safeguarding and empow-

home. Jessica’s mother did what she could

ering domestic sex trafficking victims and

to bring in money. Sometimes she brought

those at-risk to exploitation through life-giving

a man home for the night. Some nights she

residential and community-based programs.

didn’t come home at all.

Johns Creek Women’s Club is an organi-

When Jessica was 10, her mother left her

zation committed to brightening the lives of

with a 19-year-old babysitter, who molested

survivors, like Jessica*. As a group, they learn

her then threatened to hurt her if she ever told

about the issue, advocate in their networks, and

anyone. Confused and scared, Jessica kept

give monthly. The compassionate spirits of the

quiet. The abuse continued for two years.

women encourage each other to do more, like

Jessica’s drug-addicted mother left her

attend fundraisers, host drives and teach a life

when she was 12. Jessica didn’t know what

skills class. Because of organizations like the

to do. Desperate and knowing she needed

Johns Creek Women’s Club, survivors are hav-

money to survive, she agreed to sleep with

ing their lives transformed. At Wellspring Living,

the babysitter's “friend.” That babysitter

became Jessica’s controlling pimp. It was a terrifying life, but Jessica saw no options. She had no one to help her. In 2010, when Jessica was fifteen, a “client” that her pimp arranged for her was an undercover policeman. She was arrested and put in a juvenile detention facility—all for a crime she never wanted to commit. The judge gave her two choices: jail or a program called Wellspring Living. Jessica chose Wellspring Living. After weeks of standoffish behavior, Jessica had a breakthrough. Jessica told the staff that she now realized that her life could be changed for the better. “God knows me," she said. "He hears me, and He knows what I want and what I need. He sees my heart. I’m determined that my life is going to be different. The end is not going to be like the beginning!” Because of the beautiful experiences Jessica had at Wellspring Living, she was able to heal and grow. Jessica transformed her vision for her life beyond the pain of her past, giving her hope for the future. She graduated and now lives a happy, healthy and vibrant life. There are many ways to get involved with Wellspring Living through volunteer opportunities and events. They could not provide excellence in care without a community of people who serve survivors with such passion and dedication. Volunteers can sign up to work directly or indirectly with participants. To learn more, visit WellspringLiving.org/volunteer. Attending annual events is another great way to support the mission and impact lives of survivors. Their annual gala is Sunday, September 24, and will be a hope-filled and exciting evening. WellspringLiving.org/gala . Join us in coloring the lives of survivors! *Jessica's name has been changed to protect her privacy.

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Road Trip

A Sanctuary at The Beach ARTICLE KARYN SLOVIN

t was a very stormy ride with frightening threats of tor-

Dinner that evening was less than a mile down scenic

nadoes in Alabama on my way to the Gulf Coast and

Highway 30A at Trebeache in Blue Mountain Beach, a

the oasis awaiting me there. As I arrived in South Walton,

pretty place to relax and have a good conversation. I thor-

Florida, miraculously, the dark clouds parted as if to wel-

oughly enjoyed succulent scallops and potato wrapped

come me. Pulling into the gated property of Sanctuary at

grouper atop tender asparagus. For dessert, I would rec-

Redfish in Santa Rosa Beach, I knew the drive was worth it.

ommend their pistachio creme brûlée.

This Newman-Dailey Resort property is a private ref-

The final planned excursion, which Newman-Dailey

uge on Big Redfish Lake, beautifully tucked away from the

recently began offering, was a guided morning trail ride at

usual beach antics. My large condo balcony overlooked the

Arnetts Gulfside Trail Rides. Guests are given safety rid-

gorgeous expanse of pools, spas and private bungalows

ing tips and placed on size-appropriate horses, and yes,

lining the pool deck, the ocean beach visible just across

kids are welcome. Then the trail boss takes the group of

the lake. Excited to check out the grounds and the beach,

riders through the forest pointing out local foliage and

I walked out past the pool to the dock, where Captain Bob

facts about the terrain along the way. The horses were well

takes guests on a quick pontoon ride across Big Redfish

trained and knew the trail, so even if you've never been on

Lake to the beach. Within minutes, we pulled up to an inlet

a horse before, this would be an enjoyable experience.

on the crystal white sand and just like that, I was able to enjoy the stunning aqua water of the Gulf. Sanctuary at Redfish guests find an array of amenities

bikes from Big Fish Bike Rental are delivered to your

and excursions available. First up for me, an art class

condo. I loved the vintage style beach cruisers with the

at The Shard Shop located among a bunch of adorable

large padded seats and old-style brakes which reminded

little galleries in Santa Rosa. Guests pick out a canvas to

me of the bicycle I had when I was a kid.

decorate with a palette of glass pieces of every shape,

After a full day of activity, I was ready for dinner at Vue

size and color along with all sorts of glass embellish-

on 30A. The name says it all: fine dining with the most glo-

ments. The next day, the artist (you!) picks up her mas-

rious view of the Gulf. I enjoyed the refreshing watermelon

terpiece, sealed in resin for a permanent shine.

and feta salad with raspberry vinaigrette, and the pecan

On my second day, I made my way to the Boathouse at

Also on tap for the day--a bike ride up 30A for a little exercise before another delicious meal. The shiny new

crusted grouper atop risotto is a winning dish.

Watercolor where I was met by two instructors at Run/SUP

If you're ready to plan a fun and relaxing vacation for

to do a little paddle boarding at Western Lake. Run/Sup is

your family, or a romantic getaway, I recommend visiting

the newest interval style workout that combines running with

Sanctuary at Redfish for a more secluded, unique beach

stand-up paddle boarding. They also use an inflatable paddle

destination. We thoroughly enjoyed all the activities that

board which is thicker and wider for extra stability. If interval

Newman-Dailey organized; there’s so much to do in South

training is not your thing, they also hold SUP/Yoga classes for

Walton in addition to lounging on the gorgeous white sand

those that prefer a more zen-like water experience.

ocean beach. SanctuaryRedfish.com

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301

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299

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320

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Parting Thoughts

Please, look at my daughter, not me ARTICLE TOVA GELFOND

nyone who knows me knows that I have

The first month, until she began to chunk

makeup-blotting bliss that I remembered so

an affinity for fashion. OK, OK...more

up, my daughter lived in a mish-mash of

fondly, but I had 40 minutes of uninterrupted

than an affinity, an obsession. Sometimes

whatever doll-clothes-sized onesies that I

“me” time to pluck those eyebrows, pull out

I’m proud of my calculated purchases. Other

could find. But as the smiles came, so did

the Spanx and don a fresh coat of lipstick.

times I’m mortified by the amount I spent on

the sundresses. With the giggles, I got her

When I was done, I looked at my creation in

a passing, fleeting fad. But there’s something

jumpers. I started following Instagram babies

the mirror, and there I was — not the mom,

magical that happens when the right jacket

and moms who positioned their family into

wife, workaholic or sleep-deprived dreamer

comes together with the perfect pair of

unrealistic yet glamorously staged daily

— the real me. My husband stared at me with

shoes. Oh, and don’t forget about the hats.

photo shoots. Over the past four months I

that extra-proud look on his face, and his eyes nearly twinkled when I smiled.

But what has become so surprising to me

have been indoctrinated into the faith of the

this year is that I have dished out next to noth-

fashion-mom, and I have never cared less

ing on new fashion items for myself. I’ve spent

about the things I am wearing.

Whether it’s silly or not, how we dress can transform us into who we want to be,

the majority of the past two seasons in some

“Please, look at my daughter, not me,” I

and make us feel things we want to forget

combination of leggings and soft T-shirts (but

would say to myself when in line at Kroger.

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to have the time to simply wash your hair.

It doesn’t hurt to be reminded of the me

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Then, it happened. We were invited to an

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