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+ + THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10 2015 1C FACEBOOK.COM/NEWSANDOBSERVER TWITTER.COM/NEWSOBSERVER NEWSOBSERVER.COM AF Life MEMORABLE FINAL ACT LIFTS CMT’S JOHNNY CASH FILM. 3C TV REVIEW While music may be the big draw for the annual Hop- scotch Festival in downtown Raleigh this weekend, its sister event, the Hopscotch Design Festival, shines a light on designers of all stripes on Thursday. Among those speaking at the event is “Project Runway” alum and N.C. State professor Justin LeBlanc. LeBlanc will speak at 9:30 a.m. at Christ the King Presbyterian Church on the topic of “Design Meta- morphosis: Transcending Past Designs to Create New Per- spectives.” He will share how he is able to put past designs behind him to continue to create fresh new looks. More information and tickets are available at hopscotchdesignfest.com. BIG TAILGATE DATE NIGHT Bailey’s Fine Jewelry in Raleigh’s Cameron Village celebrates the return of foot- ball this week with the Big Tailgate on Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. The store will serve tailgate food from Hibernian Irish Pub and Restaurant, beer from Goose Island and Stella Artois, and there will be a cornhole competition for prizes, including $25 Bailey’s gift cards and N.C. State foot- ball tickets. For more info, call 919-829-7337. TRUNK SHOWS With fall just around the corner, local boutiques are gearing up for the new season with a spate of trunk shows featuring seasonal styles. Here’s the skinny on this week’s lineup: A Kathy Moca, co-founder of South Carolina-based Beija Flor jeans, will visit StyleFind- er Boutique in Raleigh for a trunk show of the company’s latest designs for fall on Sat- urday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Moca will offer personalized fittings and style advice dur- ing her visit. To schedule an appointment, call 919-454- 3068. A Dovecote’s fall trunk show series continues this week with pants from Eques- STYLE WATCH Justin LeBlanc to speak at festival BY JENNIFER BRINGLE Correspondent SEE BRINGLE, 2C W ith technology constantly evolving, many people are turning to gad- gets for beauty fixes rather than seeking the aid of cosmetic and medical professionals. There are special brushes with “sonic cleansing technology” promising to better clean our skin; there are laser hair remov- ers that allow for discreet at- home use; there are even de- vices that promise to tone skin and reduce signs of aging. There’s a lot of appeal here for consumers. First, there’s the convenience of tending to issues at home – no appointment to make, time saved by not trav- eling to appointments, and more sensitive treatments done in private. Plus, many consum- ers view devices as in- vestments that are less costly than the long-term expense of professional procedures or spa treat- ments. But they’re only good in- vestments if they work. Carolyn Doe, director of The Umstead Spa in Cary says most are OK, but they shouldn’t take the place of consulting with professionals. “Users can’t ana- lyze their own skin to determine if the beauty gadget is address- ing the skin condition that its use was intended to correct,” she says. “However, most beau- ty gadgets are great to use in conjunction with regular visits to an aesthetician or cosmetic professional, at least seasonally, to determine how your skin is affected by weather changes and how to adjust your skincare routine appropriately.” A consistent nega- tive with many of these gadgets is cost, which can range from $100 to $500 or more. Consumers may some- what benefit from less expen- sive “knock-off” devices, says Doe, but she notes that with the various cleansers in partic- ular, the more expensive mod- els usually have more than one purpose and might be more worth the investment. “Consumers have to make a purchase that will fit their bud- gets,” she says. “But if used correctly, most brush cleansers will exfoliate the skin.” Here’s a rundown of some of the more popular devices on the market, along with pros and cons. CLARISONIC SKIN CLEANSING BRUSH, $99-$265 The Clarisonic is designed with a patented sonic cleans- ing technology that allows it to oscillate at a frequency that the company says produces over 300 movements per second. “If cleansing devices, such as the Clarisonic and FOREO Luna, are used cor- rectly and consistently, the skin will be exfoliated and toned, resulting in an illumi- nated and smooth complex- ion,” says Doe. Note: For best results, apply a cleanser that foams well to the brush. For normal skin types, try Origins Checks and Balances. For normal to oily skin, try Chantecaille’s Rice and Geranium Foaming Cleanser. For drier skin, try Clarins Gentle Foaming Cleanser with Shea Butter. A good cleanser for men is the Anthony Glycolic Facial Cleanser. Pros A Clarisonic also offers a men’s version: Alpha Fit Cleansing System. A 1-3 year warranty depending on the device. A Users can use their favorite skincare products. Cons A Brush heads must be replaced, at a cost of $27-$32 each. FOREO LUNA FACIAL CLEANSING DEVICE, $139-$199 The FOREO Luna works as a two-in-one product used for cleansing and for anti-aging purposes. After cleansing, the anti-aging mode can be used on problem areas, where low-frequency pulsations are said to work to smooth the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Pros A The silicone is gentle and it’s good for those with sensitive skin. A Double duty: It both cleanses and may help smooth fine lines. A Each full charge lasts up to 450 uses. A Comes with a two-year warranty. Cons A Entire device is replaced after two years. amazon.com The Clarisonic Skin Cleansing Brush oscillates at a high sonic frequency and is used for cleansing, exfoliating and toning the skin. AT HOME Are expensive beauty gadgets worth the cost? ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... At-home beauty gadgets are convenient and appealing to consumers ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... The devices can be pricey, but many consider them an investment ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Even the best ones require consistent use to see results ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... FOREO The FOREO Luna Facial Cleansing Device is for both cleansing and anti-aging purposes. BY KIMBERLY ARNOLD Correspondent SEE GADGETS, 2C “Empire” caught everyone by surprise. The Fox family drama that plays out against the cutthroat world of the music industry opened strong when it launched as a mid-season replacement in January. What no one expected was for the ratings to climb each week until the season finale attracted almost 17 million view- ers. It’s been a decade since a freshman series (“Grey’s Anato- my”) has ended with such high ratings. “We all loved the show. We thought the show was great. Even when we saw it in the pilot form. I think we were all sur- prised that it did that well, that every single week it climbed and continued to sort of live on a trajectory that was going for- ward,” says Brian Grazer, an “Empire” executive producer. Even bigger is that this is the first one-hour network drama with a predominantly black cast to get a second season order. The second season opens Sept. 23. If you are already watching the most addictive family drama since J.R. Ewing ruled the ratings through “Dal- las,” you know why the show has been such a hit. For those of you who haven’t felt the show’s intoxicating beat, here are some reasons why fans are so rabid. FAMILY TIES The series is the creation of Lee Daniels, whose past work includes “Lee Daniels’ The Butler,” “Precious” and “Shad- owboxer.” “Empire” is designed to look at a specific family, but JAMES DIMMOCK FOX The cast of “Empire.” Season 2 debuts Sept. 23 on Fox. SURPRISE SMASH HIT Why ‘Empire’ rules on network television BY RICK BENTLEY The Fresno Bee SEE ‘EMPIRE’, 2C

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+THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 10 2015 1CFACEBOOK.COM/NEWSANDOBSERVERTWITTER.COM/NEWSOBSERVERNEWSOBSERVER.COM

AF

Life MEMORABLE FINALACT LIFTS CMT’SJOHNNY CASH FILM.3C

TV REVIEW

While music may be the bigdraw for the annual Hop-scotch Festival in downtownRaleigh this weekend, itssister event, the HopscotchDesign Festival, shines a lighton designers of all stripes onThursday.Among those speaking at

the event is “Project Runway”alum and N.C. State professorJustin LeBlanc. LeBlanc willspeak at 9:30 a.m. at Christthe King Presbyterian Churchon the topic of “Design Meta-morphosis: Transcending PastDesigns to Create New Per-spectives.” He will share howhe is able to put past designsbehind him to continue tocreate fresh new looks. Moreinformation and tickets areavailable athopscotchdesignfest.com.

BIG TAILGATE DATE NIGHTBailey’s Fine Jewelry in

Raleigh’s Cameron Villagecelebrates the return of foot-ball this week with the BigTailgate on Thursday from 6to 8 p.m. The store will servetailgate food from HibernianIrish Pub and Restaurant,beer from Goose Island andStella Artois, and there will bea cornhole competition forprizes, including $25 Bailey’sgift cards and N.C. State foot-ball tickets. For more info,call 919-829-7337.

TRUNK SHOWSWith fall just around the

corner, local boutiques aregearing up for the new seasonwith a spate of trunk showsfeaturing seasonal styles.Here’s the skinny on thisweek’s lineup:

AKathy Moca, co-founderof South Carolina-based BeijaFlor jeans, will visit StyleFind-er Boutique in Raleigh for atrunk show of the company’slatest designs for fall on Sat-urday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Moca will offer personalizedfittings and style advice dur-ing her visit. To schedule anappointment, call 919-454-3068.

ADovecote’s fall trunkshow series continues thisweek with pants from Eques-

STYLE WATCH

JustinLeBlancto speakat festival

BY JENNIFER BRINGLECorrespondent

SEE BRINGLE, 2C

W ith technologyconstantlyevolving, manypeople areturning to gad-

gets for beauty fixes rather thanseeking the aid of cosmetic andmedical professionals.There are special brushes with

“sonic cleansing technology”promising to better clean ourskin; there are laser hair remov-ers that allow for discreet at-home use; there are even de-vices that promise to tone skinand reduce signs of aging.There’s a lot of appeal here

for consumers. First, there’s theconvenience of tending to issuesat home – no appointment tomake, time saved by not trav-eling to appointments, and moresensitive treatments done inprivate. Plus, many consum-ers view devices as in-vestments that are lesscostly than the long-termexpense of professionalprocedures or spa treat-

ments.But they’re only good in-

vestments if they work.Carolyn Doe, director of The

Umstead Spa in Cary says mostare OK, but they shouldn’t takethe place of consulting withprofessionals. “Users can’t ana-lyze their own skin to determineif the beauty gadget is address-ing the skin condition that itsuse was intended to correct,”she says. “However, most beau-ty gadgets are great to use inconjunction with regular visitsto an aesthetician or cosmeticprofessional, at least seasonally,to determine how your skin isaffected by weather changesand how to adjust your skincareroutine appropriately.”A consistent nega-

tive with many of

these gadgets is cost, which canrange from $100 to $500 ormore. Consumers may some-what benefit from less expen-sive “knock-off” devices, saysDoe, but she notes that withthe various cleansers in partic-ular, the more expensive mod-els usually have more than onepurpose and might be moreworth the investment.“Consumers have to make a

purchase that will fit their bud-gets,” she says. “But if usedcorrectly, most brush cleanserswill exfoliate the skin.”Here’s a rundown of some of

the more popular devices onthe market, along with prosand cons.

CLARISONIC SKINCLEANSING BRUSH,$99-$265The Clarisonic is designed

with a patented sonic cleans-ing technology that allows itto oscillate at a frequency thatthe company says producesover 300 movements persecond. “If cleansing devices,such as the Clarisonic andFOREO Luna, are used cor-rectly and consistently, theskin will be exfoliated andtoned, resulting in an illumi-nated and smooth complex-ion,” says Doe.Note: For best results, apply

a cleanser that foams well tothe brush. For normal skintypes, try Origins Checks andBalances. For normal to oilyskin, try Chantecaille’s Riceand Geranium FoamingCleanser. For drier skin, tryClarins Gentle FoamingCleanser with Shea Butter. Agood cleanser for men is theAnthony Glycolic FacialCleanser.

ProsA Clarisonic also offers amen’s version: Alpha FitCleansing System.

A 1-3 year warrantydepending on the device.

A Users can use their favoriteskincare products.

ConsA Brush heads must bereplaced, at a cost of$27-$32 each.

FOREO LUNA FACIALCLEANSING DEVICE,$139-$199The FOREO Luna works as

a two-in-one product used forcleansing and for anti-agingpurposes. After cleansing, theanti-aging mode can be usedon problem areas, wherelow-frequency pulsations aresaid to work to smooth theappearance of fine lines andwrinkles.

ProsA The silicone is gentle andit’s good for those withsensitive skin.

A Double duty: It bothcleanses and may helpsmooth fine lines.

A Each full charge lasts up to450 uses.

A Comes with a two-yearwarranty.

ConsA Entire device is

replaced aftertwo years.

amazon.com

The Clarisonic Skin Cleansing Brush oscillates at ahigh sonic frequency and is used for cleansing,exfoliating and toning the skin.

AT HOME

Are expensivebeauty gadgetsworth the cost?. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

At-home beauty gadgets are convenient and appealing to consumers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

The devices can be pricey, but many consider them an investment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Even the best ones require consistent use to see results. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

FOREO

The FOREO Luna Facial Cleansing Device is for bothcleansing and anti-aging purposes.

BY KIMBERLY ARNOLDCorrespondent

SEE GADGETS, 2C

“Empire” caught everyone bysurprise.The Fox family drama that

plays out against the cutthroatworld of the music industryopened strong when it launchedas a mid-season replacement inJanuary. What no one expectedwas for the ratings to climb eachweek until the season finaleattracted almost 17 million view-ers.It’s been a decade since a

freshman series (“Grey’s Anato-

my”) has ended with such highratings.“We all loved the show. We

thought the show was great.Even when we saw it in the pilotform. I think we were all sur-prised that it did that well, thatevery single week it climbed andcontinued to sort of live on atrajectory that was going for-ward,” says Brian Grazer, an“Empire” executive producer.Even bigger is that this is the

first one-hour network dramawith a predominantly black castto get a second season order.The second season opens

Sept. 23. If you are already

watching the most addictivefamily drama since J.R. Ewingruled the ratings through “Dal-las,” you know why the showhas been such a hit. For those ofyou who haven’t felt the show’sintoxicating beat, here are somereasons why fans are so rabid.

FAMILY TIESThe series is the creation of

Lee Daniels, whose past workincludes “Lee Daniels’ TheButler,” “Precious” and “Shad-owboxer.” “Empire” is designedto look at a specific family, but

JAMES DIMMOCK FOX

The cast of “Empire.” Season 2 debuts Sept. 23 on Fox.

SURPRISE SMASH HIT

Why ‘Empire’ rules onnetwork televisionBY RICK BENTLEYThe Fresno Bee

SEE ‘EMPIRE’, 2C