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on the coverModel Lindsay Oxford sports our summer jet setter look,where comfort and practicality, paired with some bling from

your travels, is essential.

Outft: La Tee Da, Bella Bella, Ella and Scott, Gaudie & Co.

and Yaya Club

Styling: Grace Mathis and Larena Head

Hair and makeup: Grace Mathis

Photography: Silvia C. McClain

insidejuly

6 vip style06 Everything you need to

throw a July wedding

16 Four fashion trends to keep

you sizzling this summer

16 vip beauty16 The latest craze in summer

pedicures

18 Texas-themed nail polish

promises big hair and

bigger nails

20 home20 Lighten up and cool your

home with these stylish

window treatments

22 Toilet envy

24 Tips to keep your home safefrom summer vagrants

26 eating&drinking26 Grilling tips from local

sausage dynasty, the Zummos

28 10 hot grilling tools and

gadgets

30 spotlight30 Celebrating the best

of events, who was there

and what they were wearing

39 vipersonality39 At 82, sculptor David Cargill

still has work to do

42 vip adviser42 Luggage solutions for your

summer vacation

44 Great dates in July

47 vip voices47 Beaumont makeup artistGrace Mathis on how to

avoid a summer melt-o

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Stephanie Do: Wedding decor has become more bold in desigand much more personalized. Brides today are not afraid ofincorporating colors and carrying out their selected themethroughout all the details of the wedding, from the design of thcake, to the little details of the stationary displays and even doto the colored heels that the bride is walking down the aisle inIn addition to bold colors and a uniformed theme, brides arecombining modern decor with a twist of vintage details

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Ashley Smart: I am nding in allof the weddings I have done lately

the styles the ladies are wanting ar

romantic, soft, beachy looks, as welas soft curls pined up, messy buns an

curls/waves to the sides. So your TayloSwift, Lauren Conrad, Carrie Underwoo

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Erica Strazz: Pin-up style makeup has becomevery popular this summer. The look is done with

brightred lips, a pop of pink on the apple of the cheeks, neutral eyshadow and black winged eyeliner. It is a classic, clean, bright loothat is perfect for a summer wedding.

Anna Tran of Mommy Dearest: Bridesmaids dresses vary in styleand are very dependent on the theme of the wedding. For anoutdoor wedding, brides tend to select dresses that are made outof light and airy material such as sheer chion. The one denitetrend that we are seeing is more brides are selecting dresses thatare versatile and wearable. Therefore, allowing their bridesmaidsto wear the dress again for dierent occasions.Bill Levko bridesmaid dresses, $200 to $220.

Alice Williams of The Classy Peacock: We are seeing a lot ofbrides choosing wedding gowns that have a vintage air to thedesign. In addition, convertible dresses are becoming very popularThe bottom half of these dresses can be removed, converting theminto shorter dresses that can be used as the get away dress orperfect for an outdoor wedding.Wedding dress: Blu by Mori Lee rued organza mermaid silhouettewith sweetheart neckline, $675; Shoes: Vitality in bold blue by

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Dawneen Hebert: Light and delicate gourmetavors are big for summer. Try vanilla beancake with macerated summer berries orfruits, or perhaps fresh lemon curd. Indesign, textures and varying shaped andsized tiers put an exciting new twiston the traditional wedding cake.

Allen Ayres: Outdoor weddings during

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One of the best things about summeris the opportunity to wear distinctive

summer-only pieces. Big hats, wedges, bright colors and flowy fabricsare all perfect partners with pool parties, barbeques and vacations.Even in this Southeast Texas heat, if you do it right, you can success-fully flaunt some of the seasons hottest trends without suering a heatstroke. But take heed, because some of these looks are sure to cause

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he long, owing lines of the maxiskirt have been around for time

immortal, or at least since thedays of Woodstock. But this time around,stay away from anything slightly prairielooking. Instead, go for something moresophisticated, even a little sexy. In thisensemble, the owing white maxi beauti-fully contrasts a sheer black top, whichdraws on the always-chic black and whitelook. The shredding throughout the topsubtly shows some skin, and an unex-pected but very current hem dips lowerin the back. Add some neutral accessorieslike the camel wedges and this Hawaiiancoral necklace, along with some interest-ing and always necessary bangles, and

you have a look that is anything but LittleHouse on the Prairie

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esigners drew inspiration this sea-son from Jodie Fosters character in

the 1970s lm Taxi Driver. Key ele-ments include large hats and high wedges,with any combination of tops and bottoms.This particular look is picnic-perfect withhigh-waisted navy shorts cinched with atan stretch belt. A striped tank is fun andlight and can easily be topped with a cardi-gan or summer scarf. The large straw hatprotects your skin while looking fabulousand the tan wedges combined with shortsmake any gams great. Simple gold earringsdraw attention to your face under the widebrim, and a gold twist bracelet makesa bold statement next to a simple starcharm bracelet. wThrow on your oversized

shades, perfect in neutral beige, and youare glam to go!

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ralJust the word coral inspires feelings of summer. Some versionof this color is sure to complement every skin tone, and itsso easy to incorporate in any outt. If youre not ready for

an all-out coral dress, then just try it on the lower half. These at-tering coral linen pants are a classic that will never go out of style,especially when combined with essential wedges like these uniquedark brown ones with a cutout heel.

Layering is tricky in the Southeast Texas summer, but hereits achieved with a sleeveless razor print tank that pulls out thecoral of the pants layered under a breezy gauze tunic. The romanticsleeves also provide benecial ventilation. With so many interest-

ing elements in the clothing, accessories should be minimal butbold. This ethnic inspired metal necklace is a great shape for theneckline and coordinates with the dark brown belt to dene thewaist. The coin bracelet is the perfect nishing touch.

Outft details: Lvendr rem pnts L Tee D $85.00;

Tpestry purse L Tee D $179.00; Lrge cuff brcelet L Tee

D $15.00; Cest plte necklce L Tee D $69.00;

Corl stretc ring Bell Bell $22.00; Ombre scrf Bell Bell

$24.00; Seycelles gold beded sndls Ell nd Scott $89.00;

Wite cmisole Gudie & Co. $24.00; Micel Strs T-sirt

Yy Club $58.00.

Outft details: Corl rzor tnk Gudie & Co. $32.00;

Corl linen pnt Gudie & Co. $62.00; Wite guze crocet tunic

Gudie & Co. $54.00; Brown curve belt Gudie & Co. $34.00;

Coin brcelet Gudie & Co. $108.00; Long metl necklce Bell

Bell $58.00; Drk brown cutout wedges Yy Club $29.95.

JetSet

Summer is the time for travel, but you have to do it in style.Comfort and practicality are essential, but you can alsoshowcase some favorite pieces that youve collected from your

travels. These lavender harem pants are so comfortable they should beillegal. Combined with a casual cool oversized white T-shirt, you canadd almost any accessories you want and look great.

The collar necklace is a stunning statement piece that pairs beauti-fully with the cu bracelet and ties in the metal clasp of the fabulousyet functional ethnic tapestry bag. It makes the perfect carry-onwhere you can stow your sunglasses, as well as this ombre scarf that isa necessity for the chilly plane. The gold beaded sandals add anotherexotic touch and will take you straight from the airport to the pool atyour resort.

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s p a t r e a t m e n t s

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Summer Pedicuresfor the Winter Weary Toes

text by HOLLI PETER

Shades than a Southeast Texas Summer

And, to make your pedicure last, ask your nail techabout Shellac polish, a hybrid solution that uses UVrays to seal polish to nails. It takes a bit longer toapply, but Shellac nails are instantly dry (no more fear

of smearing!), do not damage nail beds and the shineand color last for a minimum of 14 days. Shower, goswimming or go to the beach because your Shellactoes will never chip or fade. Its truly incredible!

To keep your toenail polish posh, try out these trendy shades:

Sea foam Green Shimmering Turquoise

Blushing Pink Glimmering Gold

Lustrous Pearl Barely-there Nude

inter is over.

But, by the looksof some of thechipped, crackedand ragged toespeeking out of

those sandals, it appears that sometootsies are still stuck in the ice-age.Before you dare to bare, treat your feetto a sumptuous summer pedicure at

some incredible local spas, with skilled

technicians trained in the art of the latestand greatest pedicure techniques.

Exfoliate, Exfoliate, ExfoliateDry, scaly skin is an assault to the senses and a glaring sign of

winter neglect. Luckily, a quick fix can be found at Beau Visagein Nederland. Pedicurists provide a variety of spa pedicuretreatments, which feature a full exfoliation, followed by thebody yogurt Pevonia leg and foot mask. Made from papayaand coconut, this decadent mask locks in moisture andsmells good enough to eat!


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Relax and RejuvenateStress is a highly visible emotion,

howing up everywhere, including theondition of your skin. Did you know thatrelaxing spa pedicure can instantly

ncrease and improve circulation, resultingn more radiant, rejuvenated skin? To aidn this process, Calders Mane Event and

Day Spa in Beaumont employs hot stonesn some pedicure packages. Massagingegs and feet with soothing lavender oil,

pedicurists then knead the warm stonesnto important acupressure points in theeet. The process not only relaxes tense

muscles, but also leaves your feet moreyouthful and gleaming.

Stay in HarmonyAll toes are not created equal.

n fact, many of us have a couple ofoes that seem to originate from some

cary, alien planet. To eliminate any odddistractions, some clients prefer acrylicr gel toenail treatments.

Pedicures are a great way to getyour feet in shape for the summer, saidBeth West, owner of Beau Visage Salon.

But, for clients with tiny toenail beds,we recommend the gel or acrylic nails.t gives your toes a more uniform looknd youll look better in yourummer sandals.

Available at most salons, acrylic andel nails create an even harmony betweenll your toes. But, be prepared to pay

more for the service, followed bydditional maintenance as your

nail grows.

Get CreativeThe basic red toenails can get a little

boring after awhile. To spice up yourpedicure, think outside of the matchy-matchy box. With a little creativity,toenail design can be quite the artisticexperience. Many qualified pedicuristlike to experiment with hand-

painted motifs, cute decals andbright mixtures of coordinatingpolish. At Christus HealthyLiving Spa clients are treated to aunique, personalized experience,right down to the polish on theirpinky toes. Salon technicians canhand-paint one-of-a-kind looksor even theme your nails for theholidays and seasons.

Because youre likelywearing sandals, summer is awonderful time to experimentwith bright colors and designs, said

Todd Haymon, Corporate Spa Directorof Christus Healthy Living Spa. Allowyour nail tech to get creative. That artisticapproach adds new excitement to a typicalpedicure.

Have FunThe most important part of any pedicure

is to make sure you are enjoying yourself.Bring along your favorite book or zone outwith some relaxing tunes on your iPod.Also, dont be afraid to bring the kids along.Many mothers relish the mother/daughter

experience of getting matching pedicures.After all, the condition of your feet and toesare an important element to maintaining ahealthy, beautiful lifestyle. VIP

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COMPUTER COORDINATION

Have a favorite color? OPI has teamed up with Dell computers to produce laptops thatmatch your nails. Tying in the Texas-theme, each laptop features a bold bandana pattern thatincorporates OPIs signature bottle shape on top of three stylish hues Houston We Have aPurple, Big HairBig Nails and Austin-tatious Turquoise.

Yall Come Back Ya Hear?

This Texas tangerinewill be waitin for ya!

Guy Meets

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A honey of a ten-gallon tan!

Big Hair...Big Nails

A rosy pageant peach

Its Totally FortWor

A shimmery lavendethats so worthy of

I Vant to Be A-Lone Star

You wont want to sharethis starry Texas-sky blue

Do You Think Im Texy?

A berry sexy bloom ofDallas dahlia.

Houston We Have a Purple

A galactic red-violet thatsready to rocket roll!

Suzi Loves Cowboy

But she loves this camchocolate shade smo

Austin-tatious Turquoise

Cowgirls love thisbodacious blue-green.

Dont Mess with OPI

A lean, mean, kick-grass forest green.

Too Hot Pink to Hold

A red-hot pink-red tdeals a winning han

Looking to show o your Lone Star pride and your freshlymanicured nails? Check out OPIs new Texas themed summercollection.

Taking cues from the states naturally beautiful backdrop,the Texas collection features warm tones from honey andtangerine to dazzling hues of violet and sky blue, said Suzi

Weiss-Fischmann, OPI Executive VP & Artistic Director.

Six of the shades (Guy Meets Gal-veston, Yall Come Back Ya Hear?,Too Hot Pink to Hold Em, Big Hair...Big Nails, Do You Think Im Tex-y?and Houston We Have a Purple) have a semi-transparent finish thatOPI is calling sorbet. (We call it a jelly finish.) Weiss-Fischmannsaid OPI is placing bets that this new sorbet finish will be allthe rage in 2012. Unlike thicker creams or light sheers, these twelve shadesare slightly translucent, similar to the look of icy, water-based sorbet, saidWeiss-Fischmann.

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W

indow treatments are thelittle black dress of thehome-dcor world. Youstart with the basics thenadd hot-right-now colorsand fabrics to keep themstylish without requiring

a complete overhaul eachseason. You can dressthem up, dress them

down, bling them out or keep them simple.Whether you go for ready-made window treatments, in-

dulge in custom designs or get creative with a combination ofthe two, the key to lightening up for summer is starting withneutrals as a foundation, then adding cool, trendy colors andsubtracting heavy layers. In other words, theres no need tospend hundreds of dollars or more on completely new windowtreatments every time the temperatures dip or soar.

There are certain elements of your window treatments thatyou wont want to change with the seasons because of the costand pain-in-the-butt factor the main panels and valance, forexample. Build them around neutrals like grays, whites, tans,

etc. Even darker colors like chocolate can act as a neutral,depending on a homes overall theme, according to LatishaSodolak from Nickolinas in Beaumont.

Foundation fabrics should be substantial enough to takeyou through winter, but bear in mind that the really heavyones will be harder to dress down when warmer weather rollsaround.

Once youve got your base set, you can add splashes of thetrendiest colors with sashes, panels, etc. Whats hot for sum-mer 2011? That depends on whom you ask.

Light and neu, with a hint of blue, said Jeremy Schmittfrom McManus Co. in Beaumont. Neu, for neutral in shadesof grey, white and pale tan or brown. Then add a little skyblue, and you have a chic and soft color palette keeping you envogue for summer 11.

Sodolak says its all about orange this year. But dont worry,were not talking Tang.

The hot color for this summer is orange, without adoubt, she said. But not bright orange, more of a coral-ycolor. For so long, red was the hot color; this tones that downand lightens it up.

She recommended pairing it with greens, especially an

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A few small, aordable changes

can lighten up the look of your windowswhile keeping your home cooler this summer.

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almost lime-y sort of green for a cool and trendylook.

Schmitt added that, color aside, the hot look rightnow is shabby AND chic, which is a little dierentfrom the popular tattered, rustic look known as shabbychic. To stay on the cutting edge of window fashionlan, go for a tailored outer layer alongside a looser, lighterinner layer, such as simple silk panels on either side of thewindow framing free-flowing linen sheers underneath.

Something else you might consider adding is a geometricband or border to just the inner edge of the silk drapery panels,running vertically, he said. This is a great way to customizeyour drapes to your own personal taste.

Sodolak said that lightening up for summer can be as easy as push-ing your heavier base panels as far to the side as possible and lettingthe lighter inner panels provide privacy while letting in the sunshine. Ifyou have shades, she said, pull them up as high as they can go so theyrehidden behind the valance.

Or you can opt for modern, more versatile shades that dont have tohide. Joyce Thompson, owner of The Blind Factory in Beaumont, saidthere are a variety of pretty fabric and even woven wood shades that aretransparent enough to let in light but still allow for privacy and heat ab-sorption. Cellular shades, she added, are number-rated for their energyeciency.

Some other ideas: Blackout linings for draperies, available in a variety of colors

and design options, help keep heat and harmful UV rays out and

are especially helpful when youre away on vacation or have tokeep the curtains closed for any length of time.

Blinds (whether cool wood or traditional vinyl) and louveredwooden shutters can keep the light out completely or can beopened to let in as much or as little brightness as your want.Many have slats so thin that they practically disappearwith opened.

The main thing to keep in mind when it comes to window treat-ments at any time of year is that you have choices, and they can beas elaborate or simple, costly or inexpensive as you want. Even storesthat specialize in custom treatments will help you add ready-madeoptions to your window repertoire.

Just dont be afraid to try something new, Sodolak said.You dont have to start from scratch every time. You can

swap items in and out, play with colors, or just put up awhole ready-made treatment if you really do want a to-tally dierent look. Changing your windows for the sea-son or just because you feel like you need a break fromwhat you have doesnt need to be a major project.

Quick Tips forSummer Window Treatments

from Jeremy Schmitt, McManus Co.

1. Let it shine Think about linen sheers. Its like letting inthe light through an elegant veil. Very hot for summer!

2. Stay cool Think about blackout lining under your summer

side panels. This will help keep things cool while youre on

vacation or have to keep the curtains closed for any length

of time.

3. Soft layers Think about light drapes and soft sheers when layering a

window dressing.

4. Keep it clean Think about clean and calm color palettes like soft blues

and greens, grays, whites, creams, etc.

5. Stay green Think about renewable materials such as cotton, wool and silk.

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think I have toiletenvy.

The objectof my longing isKohlers new Numitoilet, a marvel ofboth engineeringand conspicuousconsumption or inthis case, conspicu-

us elimination.This is no mere utilitarian

ommode. This is voidancelevated to art.

It warms you. It cleanses you.t plays music for you, becauserom what I gather from the pro-

motional materials, youre goingo want to settle in and staywhile. Just working through theemote-control options ought toake you through about half ofDark Side of the Moon.

And it can be yours for just

6,390.The Numi doesnt even look

ike a toilet. It has a squarish,ophisticated shape thats better-ooking than anything in my

house.Apparently the people who

use it are better-looking thananything in my house, too. Atleast thats the impression Igot from the Numi website,www.kohler.com/numi.

Its a sensual site filled withpictures of a beautiful couplelocked in sultry gazes over theirtoilet. The Numi is situated ina glass-walled room overlook-ing a breathtaking vista of hillsringing a city, giving hundreds ofpeople an unobstructed view ofthis couples loo.

The room is decorated intasteful restraint with a floorlamp and an accent table, but ev-idently no place to sit other thanthe john. As my Facebook friendLinda noted when I posted oneof the pictures on my page,Poor family spent so much on

the house and toilet they cantaord furniture or curtains.

Its what the Numi does,however, that really commandedmy attention. It senses your

presence and opens the lidso youre good to go, soto speak. It warms theseat to the temperatureyou choose. Its built-in,retractable bidet wand(doesnt that sound magi-cal?) sprays you clean withyour choice of pulsating,oscillating or wave actions.

Just watching the bidetenactment, I had to fanmyself.

So now my own toiletis seeming a little, well,puritanical. Never mindthat it has functioned justfine for a dozen years orso. Does it serenade me?No. Does it heat my feeton a cold winter day? No.Does it know me betterthan my own husband?Definitely not.

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Tucked away on ahuge corner lot inBeaumonts OldTown is a hiddengarden filled withsculptures somewhimsical andsome serious.Theres a girlreading a book

on a fish in one spot while pallbearerscarry a coffin in another. Happy children,oving families and playful animals are

depicted all around the grounds. Its theprivate outdoor gallery of David Cargill,a nationally known sculptor whose worksgrace many public places in the region.

My tendency is to do things that areighthearted, the sculptor, wearing histandard uniform of bib overalls, said. Most

of his commissioned sculptures had serioushemes, so when he created pieces for him-elf, they were often fanciful. His art doesnt

need to have a message, he explained. Inchool, students were taught that art should

have content, he said. We got past that.The gures in his backyard are mostly

bronze, but some are terra-cotta. Im inmy wood period now, he said, noting thatHurricane Rita wrecked his kiln for makingbronze sculptures and downed several of hisrees, providing him with lots of material.

A work still in progressIn 1957, Cargill started building his

prawling home that includes his indoorgallery and studio. When was it nished?I dont have a completion date, he repliedwith a hint of a grin as he headed insidewith his black standard poodle, Jack, trot-ing behind. A back door leads to a room

with oor-to-ceiling bookshelves on oneide and windows opening out onto theculpture garden on the other side. Next tohe windows, the dining table is set for tea.

Beyond is the gallery with its high archedceiling that holds Cargills smaller sculp-ures and his wifes paintings.

He and Patty Cargill met when they wereattending Pratt Institute in Brooklyn, N.Y.He was studying industrial design and shewas pursuing an art degree. Patty is thebetter of the two of us, he said, referring tohis wifes artistic talent.

On the opposite side of the house fromthe gallery is the sculptors cluttered studio.Shelves lining the high walls are packedwith cans of paint, tools and other art sup-plies. Rough-cut chunks of tree trunks restheavily on the oor with one being trans-formed into a table. Two unnished claybusts seemingly stare at visitors. With everyshelf, table and much of the oor coveredwith the detritus of his work, an ancient-looking ironing board serves as anothersurface to store more odds and ends.

My whole life is confused betweenbuilding the house and the studio work, hesaid. Intertwined, perhaps? No, he said,shaking his head. Confused.

The best ones just happenPractically his whole life has been de-

voted to his art and, at 82, hes still creatingand showing it. The Dishman Art Museumat Lamar University is currently hosting anexhibit of David and Patty Cargills work.

text by CATHLEEN COLE

I think the Cargillsare the true aristocrats

of our town if therequirements are

character, originality,intelligence and sheer

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The two artists sharecommon fascination

with exploring notnly the lines andhapes of the humanorm but also theective ties thatind mother andaughter, hus-and and wife and

oved ones of allges, said Jes-ica Dandona, the

museums director.The Dishman Art

Museum is honored tohow the work of twortists who have done so

much to support the arts inBeaumont and who have had

uch an impact on their localommunity.

The university is home to one ofCargills better-known pieces, the larg-

r-than-life bust of Mirabeau B. Lamar.Why did the artist make the bronze

culpture so big? I thought it shoulde something that would be seen,

he explained simply. The humongoushead rests on a marble base inscribedwith some quotes by the universitysnamesake. The words were etched byPatty Cargill.

What inspired him to create hisighthearted pieces? The best onesust happened, he mused. I have

no idea. He gave the example of theculpture of a girl reading a book onfish. I dont know what possessed

me, he said.Even though Cargill might not

know what inspires him, others credithim and his wife as their inspiration,

ncluding internationally known pho-ographer Keith Carter. I think the

Cargills are the true aristocrats of ourown if the requirements are charac-er, originality, intelligence and sheereauty of spirit, Carter, a longtime

Beaumont resident, said. Ive knownhem for over half a century now, andve been grateful for every day in theirompany. Theyre a major reason I

wanted to be an artist.

No reason to stop

-Looking back on his career, Cargillnotes one high point. Some of hispieces were in a show in Dallas in the

1980s, and Dallas-based real estatedeveloper Trammell Crow bought hissculpture titled Horse and Rider.When Crow came to Beaumont tospeak at a civic event, Cargill attendedand was introduced to Crow before thereal estate magnate spoke to the audi-ence. At the podium, Crow pointed atCargill and said, You know the bestthing in Beaumont is this young fellowright here. After that, Crow commis-sioned Cargill to create pieces for hispersonal collection.

After all these years, what motivatesCargill to keep sculpting? Is it habit,

or is it a necessary part of his life, likebreathing? Maybe, he contemplated.But the answer is really much simpler.I just like making stu.

His family claims hell die on hischisel. I dont plan to ever stop, hesaid. I enjoy this work. His wife in-terjected, Theres no reason to stop.He nodded, agreeing, as he poured hermore tea. Im happy to just be doingwhat Im doing. VIP

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hat old gym bag for a stylish, contemporary duffel. Modern duffels offer the same great

torage room, are still lightweight enough to throw over your shoulder in a pinch, but

hey come in more mature designs and offer essential, back-saving wheels.

We love:

elsey Helium Pilot 2.0 Rolling Duffel

Fantastic Features: Expands up to 2 inches

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Modern Metal:Its sleek, futuristic and will make travel easier than ever before! Thats

right, metal luggage has made a comeback. Fashioned from lightweight

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And, with added durability and protection, you can stow away all your

precious belongings without fear of damage.

We love:

Calvin Klein Bromley Hardside Suitcase

Cool Features:

Fully-lined interior

Organizational aps, pockets and dividers Two-inch expansion capabilities

Weighs only 8.8 pounds

Weekender Laptop Bag:For quick business trips, it makes sense to cram everything into one carry-on bag.

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Meet the weekender laptop case. It easily holds clothing and toiletries, while offering

durable solutions for all your business materials. Even better, this weekender is

compact enough to stow easily under your seat during ights.

We love:

McKlein Chicago Wheeled Laptop Overnight Bag

Cool Features: Padded, removable laptop briefcase

Detachable wheel and telescoping handle system

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Lifetime warranty

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Fourth of July Picnic6 p.m., with old-fashioned childrens

games, short patriotic program,

Heritage Village Museum, Woodville.

(800) 323-0389, (409) 283-2272 or

www.heritage-village.org.

JULY 7

Free Movie NightSabrina, 6:30 p.m., McFaddin-

Ward House Visitor Center,

Beaumont. (409) 832-2134.

Josh AbbottCountry music band Josh Abbott

performs at Dixie Dance Hall, 234

Crockett St. (409) 839-8300.

First Thursdays at the Mildred5 to 9 p.m., Mildred Building Beaumont

JULY 8-10

His and Hers WeekendThe Peddler Show and the Southeast

Texas Great Outdoors Expo, 3-8 p.m.

July 8, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. July 9, and 11

a.m.-4 p.m. July 10, Ford Exhibit Hall,

Beaumont. Adults $6, seniors 65 and

older and children 5-11 $5, children

younger than 5 free. Admission good

for both events all weekend. Free

parking. (409) 951-5400 or

www.fordpark.com.

Larrys Old Time Trade DaysMonthly flea and antique market

featuring hundreds

of vendors. 8 a.m. to

5 p.m., I-10 at Exit820, Winnie. Call

(409) 296-3300 or

larrysoldtimetradedays.

com

A Ride With Bob

Musical about the

life and music of Bob

Wills featuring Ray

Benson and Asleep

at the Wheel, 8 p.m.

July 8, 3 and 8 p.m.

July 9, and 3 p.m. July 10, the Grand

1894 Opera House, Galveston. Ticket

$18.50-$50. (800) 821-1894 or www.

thegrand.com.

JULY 9

REcreate

7-10 p.m., Fire Museum of Texas,

Beaumont. Fashion show, local

bands, art exhibit and sale, display

of fire trucks and fire museum

memorabilia. (409) 951-0961, (409)658-7462, (409) 838-2202 or

www.beaumontmainstreet.com.

Beaumont Camera Club2011 ExhibitionOpening reception at the Beaumont

Art League from 7 to 9 p.m.

Exhibition of area photographers

work runs through July 23.

www.beaumontcameraclub.com

JULY 15-16

gARTage Pre-Art Sale Dinner and

Shopping

July 15: 6-10 p.m., the Art Museum

of Southeast Texas, Beaumont.Barbecue and wine and cash bar.

Members $35, non-members $45.

For reservations, call (409) 832-3432

or www.amset.org. July 16: 7-11 a.m.,

Art Museum of Southeast Texas,

Beaumont. (409) 832-3432 or

www.amset.org

JULY 15-17

The Mikado

8 p.m. July 15, 16, 22and23, and 2:30

p.m. July 17 and 24 presented by the

Gilbert & Sullivan Society of Houston

at the Cullen Theater in the Wortham

Theater Center, Houston. Tickets $25,

$41 and $46. (713) 627-3570 or

www.gilbertandsullivan.net

JULY 16

Powerful Portraits Family Day10 a.m.-2 p.m., Stark Museum of Art,

Orange. Stories, games, arts and crafts,

refreshments, scavenger hunt. Free.

(409)886-2787or www.starkmuseum.org.

Neighbors and

Concerts in the

Park2-8 p.m., Perlstein

Park, Beaumont.

Snow cones,

popcorn, cotton

candy, face

painting, jump

stations, music,

games and prizes.

Free. (409)

838-3613 www.

beaumont

recreation.com

Spindletop Rollergirls7:30 p.m., Ford Exhibit Hall, Beaumont.

Advance tickets $10 at (800) 745-3000

or www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets $13

at the door; children 2-12 $5, children

younger than 2 free. (409) 951-5400.

Galveston ArtWalkGalvestons ArtWalkcombines twoof our

favorite things: art and the beach. Not

a street festival, ArtWalk takes place in

existing galleries and non-profit spaces

around Galvestons historic district

from 6 to 9 p.m. More information at

www.galveston.com/artwalk.

The Houston Astros Faith and

Family NightMinute Maid Park, Houston. The

event, after the Astros game,

includes a concert by the David

Crowder Band. Admission to the

concert is included with a game

ticket. (800) ASTROS2 or www.

astros.com/faithandfamily.

JULY 17

Bridal Traditions Summer Bridal Show11 a.m.-5 p.m., Beaumont Civic

Center. Advance tickets $8 at Cindys

Bridal, Vidor and J & J Monogram,

Lumberton. Tickets $10 at the door.

(409) 769-7599

JULY 21

Wine Tasting

Mental Health Association of

Southeast Texas, the Beaumont Club,

590 Orleans St.

Painting with the Arc

Sponsored by the Arc of Greater

Beaumont for special needs children

and young adults, the Spindletop

Center, Beaumont.

Free Movie Night

Driving Miss Daisy, 6:30 p.m.

McFaddin-Ward House Visitor Center,

1906 Calder Ave., Beaumont. Free

popcorn. (409) 832-2134.

Blood, Sweat and TearsNutty Jerrys, Winnie. Doors open at

7 p.m. Tickets $30, $40, $55, $75

(877) 643-7508 or nuttyjerrys.com

Kyle ParkDixie Dance Hall, Beaumont. Tickets

at all Florida Tans locations and Dixie

Dance Hall. (409) 839-8300.

JULY 21-24

The Wizard of Oz7:30 p.m. July 21-23 and July 28-30,

and at 2:30 p.m. July 24 and Aug. 1 at

the Lamar State College-Port Arthur

Theatre Performing Arts Center, Port

Arthur. (409)727-7258 or www.palt.org.

JULY 22

Art Exhibits ReceptionRecycled/Reinvented: Contempo

Regional Folk Art: Selections from

the Permanent Collection, and

Southeast Texas Collects: Jamie P

Kessler German Pottery Collection

6-8 p.m., Art Museum of Southeas

Texas, Beaumont. Free. (409) 832-

3432 or www.amset.org.

JULY 22-24

Kountze Big Thicket Trade DayBig Thicket Trade Days Grounds,

Kountze. (409) 880-5667.

JULY 23

Jivin Gene Bourgeois2-5 p.m., Liberty Opry in Park

Theater, Liberty. George Freeman

performs. Tickets $12, groups of 2

more $10 per person. (936) 336-58

or www.libertyopry.com.

KC and the Sunshine BandNutty Jerrys, Winnie. Tickets $25,$3

$65,$80. (877)643-7508

JULY 28

Pioneering Women 2011 Media PaBeaumont Club, 590 Orleans St.

JULY 28-30

AIDA by Beaumont Kidmunity

Players7 p.m. at the Betty Greenberg Cen

for Performing Arts, Beaumont.

Adults $15, Students $10.

JULY 29

Spice of the Season Celebrity Wait6 p.m., sponsored by the Greater

Beaumont Chamber of Commerce

the Beaumont Club, 590 Orleans

Arc of Greater Beaumont Sock H7 to 9 p.m.at the Spindletop Center

Recreation Room,Beaumont.

Little River Band and Air SupplyNutty Jerrys, Winnie. Doors open at 7

p.m. Tickets $35, $50, $65, $100. (877

643-7508or www.nuttyjerrys.com.

Wayne Toups

Whiskey River, Beaumont. Tickets atFloridaTans locations. (409) 832-299

www.whiskeyrivertexas.com.

JULY 30

Movie in the Park7 p.m., Babe Zaharias Park,

Beaumont. Free. (409) 838-3613

www.beaumontrecreation.com

My Beautiful DisasterThe Gig, Beaumont. Cover $5 and$7.

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vip guide

Ahh, summerin SoutheastTexas atime for

pool parties,beach tripsand BBQs

with boudain of course. I lookorward to all these thingsnd more, except for one littlelement the humidity. As I

write this, we are experiencingne of the most pleasantprings in memory, but I knowhat by the time this goes intorint Ill feel like Im stepping

nto a sauna every time I leavehe house. Well, they do say it

keeps your skin looking young.

o with that singular benefit inmind, Im here to tell you howo fight the other effects of ourwampy climate: the melt yourace off, my makeup looked finewo hours ago, dang this dang

humidity effects, to be exact.Now, Im a Beaumont girl

myself, and I know how weouthern ladies are about our

makeup. Weve got to have it!This may be true, but I also

elieve people should noticeou and not your makeup. Andhats easier said than done

when your eyeliner is runningdown your cheeks and yourlipgloss has migrated to yourchin. So whats a girl to do when

its 95 degrees Fahrenheit with106% humidity? Just remem-ber the little saying less ismore. Put away that bottle ofcakey foundation and hide yourchunky black eyeliner untilnext season.

Summer is the time to letbeautiful skin show. Instead ofliquid foundation, try a powder.For the lightest coverage use aloose powder like the one fromCoty. Yes, thats your grand-mothers makeup but it does thejob of absorbing oil and evening

out skin tone. For a little morecoverage, try Studio Fix fromMAC, a powder foundation thatcomes in a broad range of tones.Apply either of these with afluy brush for the smoothestfinish. For a little more cover-age, try dabbing concealer ontrouble spots with a foundationbrush and feathering out theedges, then powdering on top.

To achieve that sun-kissedlook, reach for the bronzer.Avoid looking like a pumpkinby using a fan brush with a light

touch and apply in a C fromthe temple onto the cheeks. Youcould stop right there, but ifyoure a blush addict like me,

youll surely want a pop of color.A bright salmon pink looks goodon virtually every skin tone, butall you need is a little bit on theapples of the cheeks. Just stickwith the powder blush and stayaway from creams to maximizethe humidity-fighting factor.

If youre in a natural mood,curl the lashes, add several coatsof mascara and call it a day. Justmake sure your mascara is wa-terproof. Im continually search-ing for the perfect waterproofmascara, so if you have one you

cant live without, please let mein on the secret. As I always say,lashes are a girls best friend.

If you want to step it up anotch, draw attention to yourbaby blues or browns with abright eyeshadow. Try limegreen, turquoise blue or brightpurple. Were not going for 80sTammy Fay here just add aswipe of color to the lid, nextto the lashes. To prevent thedreaded eyeshadow creasies,start o with a good eyeshadowbase. My faves include one from

LOreal and the Paint Pot froMAC. I actually went swimmat a party one summer with full eyeshadow look, and Ill

darned if that eyeshadow didbudge, thanks to my Paint P

And last but not least, thelips. If youre doing up youreyes, all you need is a touchof sheer gloss on the lips. Buwhen you keep the eyes simpyou can play up that pucker.Again, go for some color. Reis nice, but think tropicalinstead. I love hibiscus pink bright coral lips this summerAnd instead of lipstick, go fothe matte look with a smootlipliner. Line the lips, fill in

completely and voila boldsummer lips that stay for dayWell, at least until you eat yonext meal.

To keep your new face looing natural and staying wherit belongs, try a setting sprayTheres several to choose froat ULTA, or you can pick upfavorite, MAC Fix +. A couplspritzes keeps the skin lookihealthy and helps your makestay on longer. Now you cangoodbye makeup melt-o, heflawless summer beauty.

Goodbye

makeup melt-off,

hellosummer beautySummer is full of pleasures but melting makeup, sliding eyeliner, and super-sticky lipstick are not among them. Tips from Beaumont makeup artist GraceMathis on how your face can survive the SE Texas heat.

Text by GRACE MATHIS

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