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August 2013 - Dallas

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JANE SHIREK G hosting — aka the French exit or Irish goodbye — has hit the blogosphere of late, with all types of people debating its pros and cons. For those unfamiliar with the concept, it's the act of leaving a party or event without a formal farewell. One minute you're there, and the next … poof! At the risk of becoming Judith Martin's Public Enemy #1, I have occasionally employed the now-yousee-me-now-you-don't departure during certain to-dos. It's a great way to avoid the discomfort of edging up to the host or hostess who is, inevitably, mid-conversation, then hovering conspicuously before apologetically jumping in with a heartfelt goodbye once the tête-à-tête hits a lull. One might argue that it's not the biggest imposition for Ms. Hostess to pause mid-chat to thank a guest for coming. But, having been on that side, too, I can attest that well-intentioned adieus often throw a slight wrench in the gears of the social machine, particularly if it's that time of night when some guests begin leave-taking en masse … while others elect to indulge in a few more hours of merriment. My recommendation? A gracefully unobtrusive exit, followed by a handwritten post-event note. Fabulous stationery has come to many a rescue. Fortunately, for every exodus there's an equally auspicious arrival. Thus, on a happier note, I'm pleased to welcome our new editorial assistant, Lauren Scheinin, back to the PaperCity fold. She proved herself indispensable last fall as our operations assistant and is sure to deliver more of the same starting this month. Amy Adams Executive editor amyadams@papercitymag.com AUGUST 2013 | STYLE | FASHION | SOCIAL in this ISSUE 4, 6 P O P. CULT UR E. G O S S I P. 9 8 Pick of the New: Fresh places to shop, gaze and graze Parties: Legends & Leaders for VNA, A Special Evening with Vince Gill benefitting LaunchAbility, Dallas International Film Festival opening night, TITAS' Command Performance La Fête du Ballet 10 Re-entrée: Your go-to guide for where to be and what to see this fall 18 Shopping: Exploring Knox Ancient Greek Sandals' Ikaria Winged sandals, $230 COURTESY DMA ALL DRESSED UP with Somewhere to Go Alexander McQueen Fall The fall social season kicks into high gear with the Crystal Charity Ball's Ten Best Dressed Women of Dallas Fashion Show and Luncheon at Neiman Marcus Downtown Thursday, September 12, with PaperCity as media sponsor. This year's philanthropic lineup — Tricia Besing, Nancy Carlson, Francie Moody Dahlberg, DeeDee Lee, Mary Clare Finney, Patty Leyendecker, Lynn McBee, Pam Perella, Aileen Pratt, Christi Urschel, and hall of fame honoree Lisa Troutt — will rule the runway in designer Sara Burton for Alexander McQueen's fall collection. For a closer peek at Dallas' best dressed (along with luncheon chair Claire Emanuelson and ball chair Caren Kline), check out PaperCity's special section showcasing stunning portraits by Anthony Chiang come September. info@crystalcharityball.org. Lacy Ball Jim Kastleman with Olivia and Ben in Big Bend, West Texas, with Mexico in the background spooked us with stories of the Marfa lights to finally see them — and 20 years since first reading about Donald Judd and the art scene in The New York Times. (I've been feeling inadequate that I never made the journey — but no more!) The trip was good-ole Texas at its best — hot, dusty, native … and outstanding. Now, off to Eastern Europe for two weeks. (Can you say polar opposite?) This is Zuzana's birthplace and my ancestral homeland. It will be Prague, Mozart and haute bohemianism. Oh, yes, I like dichotomies. Jim Kastleman, publisher jim@papercitymag.com MYTHICAL Proportions There was a mythical Greek god named Hermes, and he didn't make handbags or H belts. The son of Zeus, he wore winged sandals while delivering messages Ancient Greek Sandals' Gladiator between the worlds of the mortal and divine. Shoe sandals for Marios Schwab, $390 designer Christina Martini of the aptly named Ancient Greek Sandals has re-envisioned Hermes' flying footwear with handmade leather winged designs for mortals (man, woman and child), especially striking in metallic. Or strap on the spectacular gladiator sandals from the Marios Schwab collaboration, and get in that arena where you belong. At Factory Girl, Forty Five Ten, netaporter.com, shopbop.com; ancient-greek-sandals.com. Kate Stukenberg Far Fetched MACKENZIE MOUSSA 13 Style: Inside the head of Chad Dorsey and Kurt Bielawski of More Design + Build I love the aesthetic of mixing highlow, expensive-inexpensive, old-new. Our editors do it beautifully in home design (a mid-century modern house with a Louis chair or two thrown in) and in fashion (a Versace skirt with a top from H&M). It happens in travel, too. I recently spent a couple weeks in West Texas with the kids (well, two out of three kids): Alpine, Terlingua, Big Bend, Lajitas and Marfa. It was hot. In the mornings, we hiked and rode horses and, in the afternoon, spent a lot of time in pools. We drove and drove and drove. We watched the Fourth of July parade in Terlingua that consisted of the sheriff, border patrol agents and locals on horseback and bicycles carrying flags and acting goofy (I like goofy). After the parade — in the evening — I manned a bucket brigade to put out two fires that erupted in front and in back of the Starlight Lounge when the fireworks launcher tipped over. Marfa was the highlight: My heart literally started racing when I saw it on the horizon. I'd been waiting 40 years since camp counselors Most father-daughter vacations are commemorated via a photo album or road-stop souvenir. Not so for Mark Moussa, the founder of Dallas-based home decor and lighting purveyor Arteriors, and daughter Mackenzie. Back in February, Mark invited his offspring on a twoweek shopping trip across India. Between tuk-tuk rides and touring the Taj Mahal, the duo purchased classic Indian and European-influenced inlaid chests, metal coffee tables, old wood doors and antique bronze elephant bells. (It's no surprise they also brought home Mark and Mackenzie Moussa in India a handful of artifacts to wire and turn into table lamps.) Plus, they scooped up pashmina scarves, black-diamond rings and stackable bangles in gold, silver and antique nickel. The fruits of their travels — 100-plus pieces hand-selected from New Delhi to Jaipur — will be available for procurement the weekend of September 7 and 8, ranging from $49 to $4,000. "We tried to stray away from what's in stores right now," Mackenzie says. "Sometimes my dad and I saw the beauty in different things; sometimes we met in the middle." September 7, 9 am to 5 pm, and September 8, 11 am to 5 pm, at Arteriors Too, 4811 W. Lovers Lane, 214.352.1920; arteriorstoo.com. Brittany Cobb BEAUTY Marc Created by the man who has never shied away from pushing the boundaries, Marc Jacobs Beauty features an astounding 122 products, from Smart Complexion to Blacquer eyeliner, lash lifter and gel crayon, all in the blackest of blacks; Hi- AUGUST | PAGE 4 | 2013 Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine nail lacquer, $18 each Per Color lipsticks, blush, eye shadow, bronzer and nail polish; and Boy Tested, Girl Approved unisex options for lip balm, brow gel and concealer. Exclusively at Sephora, launching August 9. Megan Pruitt Winder

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