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The alcohol is key.Last year when the good folks here at The Daily

Nonpareil asked me to do the Diva Night fashionshow (AKA drag show), I initially jumped at thechance.

Then I got nervous.Could I go through with it? What would be my

talent? Do my thighs look big in this outfit?I arrived at the Mid-America Center with trepi-

dation, but then I saw the bar. Free booze? Well,yeah, how ‘bout a little something to help loosenme up.

I went out there, strutted as best a tall, awk-ward man can in a blouse and tight pants and jug-gled my heart out during the talent portion. Funtimes.

This year a lineup of men from Council Bluffswill entertain the crowds with a catwalk, speechand talent portion, with audience reaction and atrio of judges – previous contestants Mike’l Severeof radio station 1620 the zone, PottawattamieCounty Attorney Matt Wilber and local attorneyChad Primmer – will determine the winner.Another former contestant, Crash Davis, willemcee the event.

I’m here to introduce you to the contestants forthis year’s event. My No. 1 question? “Have youever cross-dressed before?” The results were sur-prising.

Heartland Properties Realtor Jay Kathol isexcited to compete.

“I’m ready to show off my sweet tight skirt andblouse body,” he said.

The homeseller’s “talent” is singing – he coppedto not carrying a tune well – with him lip-synchingto a song to be chosen later. He’ll compete for Habi-tat for Humanity, which “does a lot of good thingsin the community.”

“Being in real estate, it lines up, just makessense,” he said.

And about past dress-wearing?“Oddly enough I did for another charity event.

The Association of Realtors had an event where Iended up in a dress,” he said. “This is not my firstcross-dressing experience.”

Buffy of restaurant Dixie Quicks sees the con-test as a way to be creative, a chance to be differ-ent.

“And have some fun,” he said. “I’ve produceddrag shows in the past, I know how well they goover with crowds. It’s not the ‘same ‘ol thing.’”

A quality singer, he’ll croon for the masses atDiva Night, though he’s unsure which song justyet. He’ll compete for the Rainbow OutreachResource Center, a LGBT organization based inOmaha.

“I hope I’m able to let people know the center isthere for anyone,” he said.

He too has cross-dressed before, for a “turn-about show” (girls wear guys clothes, guys weargirls clothes) in a society he’s a member of.

Taking my place as Nonpareil newsroom repre-sentative is reporter Kirby Kaufman. He’s compet-ing for Support Our Local Animal Shelter(SOLAS). His talent will be a comedy routine.

“Animals are a remedy for loneliness. They takecare of you, and in return, need your care. It’s partof being a family – giving them a home. They love

you unconditionally, and it’s your responsibility asan owner to do the same,” Kaufman said.

He’s never worn women’s clothing before, but, “Iwas in theater all through high school. I used towear eyeliner.” So there’s that.

And he had a message to the competition:“The other Divas won’t be able to keep up with

this heat.”Geoff Hubbard with Council Bluffs Parks and

Recreation was on a competition jump-rope teamin middle and high school while growing up. He’llstir up the echoes on Diva Night with a vintageperformance, set to the tune of “Sexy and I KnowIt” by LMFAO.

“I’m supposed to jump rope for three to fiveminutes, hope I can last that long,” he said with alaugh. “My youthful endurance isn’t there any-more.”

Hubbard will compete for TeamMates, a men-toring program founded in part by formerNebraska Cornhusker head coach Tom Osborne.He once cross-dressed for the polar plunge in SiouxCity.

“About 20 guys and I dressed as Miss Americacandidates and jumped in the water,” he said. “It’samazing what you’ll do for charity.”

Other contestants will be Jim Lovely, co-ownerof Peak Fitness in Council Bluffs, competing forChildren’s Square; Dr. Ty Dworak of Bluffs FamilyChiropractic competing for the Loess Hills chapterof the American Red Cross; Mills County AttorneyEric Hansen competing for the Phoenix House;and Bob Wahl, owner of Wahl Optical, competingfor Promise 4 Paws Dog Rescue in Council Bluffs.

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Broad shoulders, height and ahefty bust might spell doom forDiva Night contestants. Espe-cially being that they’re mendonning formal wear.

“That’s the most difficultthing about fitting a man in adress,” said Kay Hilgenkamp,senior director of retail for Good-will stores in eastern Nebraskaand southwest Iowa.

Goodwill saved the day for oursultry models. The nonprofitdonated bodices and skirtsgalore for the contest’s sevenmale participants.

Event organizers visited theGoodwill in Council Bluffs, 1850Madison Ave., and Reserve, 13th

and Howard streets, Omaha,which features vintage and mod-ern apparel.

Hilgenkamp said men don’tpull off formal dresses becausemany are sleeveless.

“It’s too much upper bodyexposed,” she said.

So a different style is needed.Reserve offers higher end and

formal items compared to otherGoodwill stores. The store alsooffers a selection of jewelry, vin-tage clothing and other acces-sories. People are drawn toReserve for a budget alternate toprom, homecoming and weddingdresses.

“There’re key pieces that letyour style stand apart,”Hilgenkamp said. “By shopping

at Goodwill, you create your ownstyle.”

Amidst the sparking blue andbridesmaid dresses, organizersfound a brown gown.

“It’s unique as it can be,”Hilgenkamp said of the dress.

Hilgenkamp said Goodwill isa great starting place to build anew wardrobe. The stores are“seasonless.” Inventory items areon the sales floor whether rain orsnow.

“You start from one treasureand you build from it,” she said.“The sky’s the limit.”

Goodwill stores aim to pro-vide affordable, good-lookingattire while helping out the com-munity. It all goes back to thenonprofit’s mission to change

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Less is more as this season’sfall makeup takes a spin towardindividualism and neutral col-ors.

“It’s not a particular color orstyle,” said Margaret Freemanof Council Bluffs, an indepen-dent beauty consultant for MaryKay. “You can do what youwant.”

Freeman said a better alter-native to caking it on is to usesubtle colors such as brownsand greens, which excel at show-casing natural beauty. Andwhen people don’t notice themakeup, you’re doing it right.

“There’s such a wide varietyof makeup,” Freedman said.“What lasts is the classic style.”

Compliment, not contrast.It’s the goal for accentuatingbeauty with makeup. Brightenup either the lips or eyes – not

both – with neutral colors.“Either your eyes are really

flashy, or it’s your lips,” she said.“You go one way or the other.”

Neutral colors can also com-pliment almost any outfit. Grayis the new black this year, butit’s best to find a neutral color tomatch your skin tone.

As for skin cream and mois-

turizers, they should matchskin, cheek and eye tones.

Freeman said there are twoprimary makeup styles – workenvironment and nightlife. Gen-erally, the two don’t mix, butwhen neutral colors are used,the two become interchange-able. When hitting the barscene, it’s better to use neutral

colors to stand out in shadowyareas.

“When you glam up at night,you just don’t see color,” Freed-man said.

In addition to makeup,Freedman suggested jewelry toadd finesse to any outfit.

Keep the adornments andbaubles in the armoire becausethis season is about all thingssloppy. Take any jewelry andtoss it together.

“It’s not about the pearl neck-lace anymore,” Freeman said.“It’s really fun now.”

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Margaret Freeman at the 2011 Diva Night. In the background is SheriBeth Utzig, a Mary Kaybeauty consultant who will be working the booth again this year with Freeman.

Quick tips:1. Brighten up either the lips or eyes –not both – with neutral colors.

2. Gray is the new black this year.

3. Take any jewelry and toss ittogether to complete an outfit.

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McMullen Ford will onceagain play a big role in makingDiva Night a success.

For the second consecutiveyear, the local car dealershipwill be the door sponsor soattendees will not have to payadmission.

“We feel it’s important to beinvolved in this kind of thing,”said owner Scott McMullen.

Without an admission fee,last year’s event “blossomed intoa very big event,” he said.

Also like last year, McMullenwill showcase cars at the event.There will be three 2013 Fordmodels at Diva Night that arepredicted to be hot sellers, andthey’re especially appealing towomen who seek fuel efficiencyand loads of safety features, hesaid. A Fusion and an Escape,both remodeled this year, alongwith a Focus will be on display,McMullen said.

“We see a lot of women enjoy-ing driving these models,” hesaid.

Two of the vehicles will beshown outside, but one will beon display inside by theMcMullen booth, he said.

The completely redesignedEscape will be on display. Ford’sentry-level SUV, the Escapegains updated styling, newengines and new features. Itstill seats up to five passengersand is offered with front-wheeldrive or all-wheel drive.

Ford has redesigned theFusion for 2013 and the atten-dees will get an up-close look atthe radically new interior andexterior styling. The hybridmodel returns with the promiseof a significant boost in fueleconomy.

Focus is one of Ford’s top-sell-ing brands and while it under-went a major redesign last year,2013 brings a high-performancemodel as one of its choices.

McMullen Ford has been inbusiness in Council Bluffs since1980, when Scott and his latefather, Harry McMullen, pur-

chased the former WhittakerFord.

Harry McMullen, who died inJanuary 2011, was no strangerto the Ford line of vehicles, hav-ing worked for 23 years forMcFayden Ford in Omahabefore he and Scott purchasedthe Council Bluffs Ford outlet.Besides its showroom at 3401South Expressway, McMullenalso offers new Ford vehiclesonline at.mcmullenfordsales.com.

“It’s fun,” McMullen said ofthe Diva Night activities. “It’salways good to be involved inthe community.”


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Scott McMullen poses with a 2012 Ford Escape at McMullen Ford. The dealership is the doorsponsor for Diva Night, and will have three 2013 Ford models on display, including theEscape.

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Kara Chapman, an independent fash-ion consultant for Vault Denim, will have120 pairs of authentic designer jeans forsale at Diva Night ranging from sizeszero to 22.

The 23-year-old Council Bluffs womanlearned of the Utah-based companywhen she attended a Vault Denim homeparty.

Vault Denim sells jeans for up to 50percent less than retail pricing. The com-pany also provides women with theopportunity to earn extra money sellingjeans.

“They’re cheaper than you can getthem in high end stores,” Chapman said.“They’re really happy with their decision.”

In August 2012, Chapman became anindependent fashion consultant for VaultDenim because hours were flexible.

Designer jeans from Vault Denimrange from $48 to $92. A changing roomwill be available at Diva Night for cus-tomers to try on jeans.

Vault Denim doesn’t charge its consul-tants for product, but instead provides theinventory. The company purchases jeansin bulk after the current fashion seasonends. Customers receive the products dur-ing home parties instead of placing anorder and waiting for it to be shipped.

Home parties are becoming increas-ingly popular, Chapman said, because of agrowing client base.

“When we do home parties it’s a per-sonal shopping experience,” she said.

Among popular items are jeans withrhinestones also called “bling jeans.” Thecompany also offers more traditional vari-eties as well as lace and leopard prints.

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■ Expect a full and free con-sultation. A thorough consulta-tion is the best way for a stylistto learn about you and yourhair. Most reputable salons willoffer free consultations to newclients. It should last about 10minutes – time well spent if youconsider how long it takes a badcut to grow out!

■ Don’t keep secrets! Themore you share with your styl-ist, the more information yourstylist will have to create a lookand styling plan that’s right foryou. So offer full disclosureabout the botched color job thatyou covered up at home, or thecowlick that springs to life inhumidity! Share the good, andeven more importantly, the badso can set goals to be successfultogether.

■ Be yourself. If you’re visit-ing a salon for the first time,make an effort to wear the outfitthat best sums up your flavor.This will help your stylist createa look that harmonizes withyour taste and style.

■ Describe your daily rou-tine. Do you shampoo daily? Areyou willing to blow dry yourhair, or are you always runninglate for work or school? Do youexperiment with different looksand products, or do you prefer asingle style that goes from deskto dinner party? A recount ofyour routine helps your hair-dresser design a look you canduplicate at home.

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Hairdressers claim it’s actu-ally more helpful to understandwhat a client doesn’t like, sothat they can avoid going downthat road. Bring photos of bothdos and don’ts, and be preparedto talk about them.

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Winter brings with it manythings, including snowy days,chilly nights and the propensityfor irritating beauty issues. Colddry air outside and warm dry airinside can result in moisture lossfrom both the hair and skin. Notonly can this be uncomfortable,but it can be unsightly as well.There are also other beautyissues that come up, like whichproducts to use this time of year.

Revamping a health andbeauty regimen for winter com-fort takes just a little effort. Hereare 11 tips that will benefit youand your appearance all seasonlong.

1. Adding moisture to yourenvironment is one of the singlebest ways to combat winter skinand hair issues. This means pur-chasing a humidifier that willput moisture to the air. Evenboiling some water on the stoveand allowing the steam to seepinto the air can alleviate a dryhome.

2. Dry skin can feel tight anditchy. It may or may not flake offas well. Dry skin that is consis-tently scratched could becomeirritated or even infected if bac-teria gets into the skin. Moistur-izers applied all over the bodycan help the skin retain mois-ture and alleviate the itchiness.Creams with menthol could pro-vide a cooling effect that alsotames itchiness. But watch outfor products that also containalcohol. The alcohol might seemcooling at first, but the alcoholcould eventually dry out the skinwhen it evaporates.

3. Experiment with yourhome’s thermostat to find anindoor temperature that is morecomfortable for your dry skinconditions.

4. Very hot showers maychase away the chill from out-doors, but they can strip the skinand hair of moisture as well. Tryshowering in lukewarm waterinstead, and slather on a mois-turizing body lotion right after-ward.

5. Relying on an electric hairdryer to dry your hair afterwashing can compound dry,frizzy or unruly hair. It may beunwise to step outdoors on a coldday with wet hair, so leave ampletime in your schedule to showerand allow hair to air dry when-ever possible.

6. Licking dry lips just exacer-bates the situation. Instead, usea moisturizing lip balm spar-ingly. Even rubbing a little oliveoil over the lips can help mois-turize and prevent cracking.

7. Choose nonfoamingcleansers for the face and bodywhen washing up. This way thesoapy layer doesn’t strip awayessential moisture from the lipidbarrier of the skin.

8. Be sure to continue to applyan SPFproduct every day beforeheading outdoors. Ultravioletrays are still present during thewinter, albeit in less concentra-tion.

9. Avoid frosty eye shadows inthe winter because they tend tomake most people look washedout, especially when the glow ofsummer skin has waned. Simi-larly, avoid overdoing bronzerduring the winter months, which

can seem out of place and makethe skin look artificially orange.

10. Revamp hair color tobring out golden hues during thewinter months and keep youlooking vivacious. Avoid high-lights that are white or ashy.Don’t go for more than twoshades lighter or darker in anydirection for a whole-head color-ing.

11. Hat head is almost asdreaded as a bad hair daybrought on by dry winter air. Hathead occurs when damp hair hasbeen allowed to dry under a hat,which then causes flatteningand denting. Allow hair to drycompletely before donning a hat.And consider parting your hairthe opposite way before puttingon the hat, so it will have volumewhen the hat is removed andhair falls naturally back in place.



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At-home nail art sets are ris-ing in popularity as manywould-be nail artists find theycan achieve professional looks athome for far less than theywould pay at salons.

Many different productsenable nail enthusiasts to repli-cate salon looks at home. Someof these can be purchased at thedrug store, others through adirect-sale model or online. All ofthese nail products are rela-tively easy to use and can makedoing home manicures and pedi-cures fun.

Visit the pharmacy or yourfavorite chain store and you’relikely to find nail polish strips,like those from Sally Hansen,that can easily be applied with-out the mess or fuss of using pol-ish and a brush. They are easilypressed into place with anorange manicure stick and theexcess is filed off.There’s no needto wait for dry time and yourlook can last up to 10 days.These sheets are made from nailpolish, so they will have an odor.They are also removed much inthe same way as traditional nailpolish. Learn more at Sally-Hansen.com.

Turn on the television andyou just may see an infomercialfor a nail art stamping set calledSalon Express. Individuals usetemplates and a special applica-tor to stamp a nail art design

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Another innovative productnow on the market is vinyl nailshields that are offered througha company called JamberryNails. The nail shields are saferthan conventional products,with no harsh chemicals.Because they are heat- and pres-sure-applied, they’re durableand last approximately two tothree weeks on fingers and six toeight weeks on toes.

In June 2012, Jamberryannounced their official launchinto the direct sales party planindustry, enabling independentconsultants to sell nail shields toearn extra income or to simplykeep friends and family mem-bers’ nails looking fresh andbeautiful. More information isavailable at JamberryNails.com.

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When the weather is nice,many people get the urge toentertain just a little more fre-quently. Interior design expertand TV personality GenevieveGorder says the best approachto warm-weather entertainingis to make your space shinewith a comfortable, approach-able style.

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Try one of her easy enter-taining ideas to make yourhome feel warm and welcom-ing - putting your guests atease as they raise a glass toyour hosting skills:

■ Create a home bar on anysurface of your home. Arrangebeautiful wine bottles on avintage silver or brass tray,add wine glasses and twotaper candle holders. With abit of mood lighting, glasswareand beverages, a bar is justthat simple and guests knowthey can pour their own wine.

■ Put every surface to usewhen entertaining largegroups, such as stacking coast-ers on the mantle to expandyour typical entertainingspace. Add a pop of color, suchas the bright yellow sun on abottle of Mirassou wine, soguests know they can use themantle as a gathering place.

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