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ALWAYS BE A FIRST RATE VERSION OF YOURSELF

AND NOT A SECOND RATE VERSION OF SOMEONE ELSE.

—Judy Garland

EVERY SEASON, buyers head to market in search

of clothes that you will want to wear. Fashion

editors and bloggers head to the fashion

shows in search of clothes that you will want to

look at, but not necessarily, want to wear. Buy-

ers, editors and bloggers do have a great deal in common.

We are all inspired by color, texture, cut, drape, details of

every kind. When you are in this industry long enough, you

learn that almost all women want the same thing. Just like

you, we all want to look good and feel good. Wearing

clothes that we love makes us happy; it is that simple.

Back to the idea of "trend"—please let go of the con-

cept that you need a list of what to wear—instead choose

what makes you smile (even if it is just on the inside!).

Some of us are inspired by color—last year’s Pantone color

Tangerine made many of us happy. Although the warm,

sunny, yummy color made me smile, it didn’t make it into

my wardrobe. This spring, you will see more coral, punch

(think Hawaiian), and other fruit inspired colors.

You will also see a full spectrum—everything from safari

neutrals to bold strokes of fresh vibrant hues. Guess what?

You can wear whatever color you like! This is as simple as

it sounds, so no excuses not to give it a shot.

Prints look especially fresh in capri or ankle-length pants.

However, I will interpret this in a way that works better for

the vertically challenged (read, short) by limiting my prints to

a bold floral shirt (Georg Roth), great scarves (Etro), and

statement jewelry (Alexis Bittar). Abstract black and white

prints are sophisticated and fresh—see our Lafayette 148

New York looks for some ideas. Ladylike polish from St.

John and Giorgio Armani offer finesse and elegance seven

days a week.

Great lightweight sweaters and dresses, from Aldo Mar-

tins and Autumn Cashmere, work well with colorful tees

from Before & Again and Alberto Makali. Relaxed separates

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details and super soft fabrics. Good news for all of you ask-

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Q:There are manybeautiful,

lightweight scarves out there,but how can I wear them in thewarmer months? You can pretty much use a scarf allyear, especially a sheer style in airycashmere or a cotton/cashmereblend. When it does get warmer,untie and drape it over your shoul-ders as an easy wrap.

We’re also starting to see silkscarves come back as a fashionitem. Look for them in the samegeometric, striped or color blockedpatterns popular in RTW styles. Toget even more use out of your scarfcollection, tie one up and wear it asa headband or style it on your hand-bag to accessorize.

Q:Color always plays animportant role in my

spring/summer wardrobe. Arethere any particular color trendsI should look for this season? Beautiful blues! From azure toturquoise, there’s a shade out therethat looks good on everyone! Ifyou’re not comfortable with theboldness of blue, tone it down bypopping one piece against an other-wise black and white outfit in stronggraphic shapes—another huge trend.

A black and white wardrobe isperfect for unpredictable weather,since you can layer pieces easily andveer towards one shade dependingon the rain or sun. Plus, owning a

variety of black andwhite items means you

don’t have to pack as muchwhen you travel. Pair black andwhite separates together or opt for amonochromatic look, livening upeach outfit with accessories.

Color blocking continues itsreign on the runways, thoughstripes are bolder than in seasonspast. Pay extra attention to wherethe stripes hit on your body andmake sure your garments are tai-lored for a perfect fit. You can eventry color blocking or stripes on your shoes or bag: just as on-trendbut much easier to pull off. Inbright colors or soft neutrals, this isa perfect way to provide some con-trast in your wardrobe and effort-lessly liven up your basics. Come into check out the fresh, modernstyles from our favorite designers.

Q:Last year floral patternsdominated the runways.

Which prints will be big in 2013? Pixel and geometric prints are pop-ular this season, though florals arecertainly still happening, especiallywhen layered with lace.

Head-to-toe geometric prints arenot for the faint of heart, but luckilythey work well in small doses andpair back beautifully to the blackand white items in your wardrobe.The most important style advice ofall: wear what makes you feel good!

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LONG HOURS OF PRACTICE. Physical and mental perseverance.

The unrelenting drive for perfection. The rigors of the bal-

let are legendary. But just how taxing is it? What’s life re-

ally like for world-class dancers? For Julia Erickson and Nurlan

Abougaliev, principal dancers with Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre, it’s

more intense—and more fulfilling—than most of us could ever

imagine.

“I’m incredibly fortunate to be paid to do what I love,” Julia ex-

plains during a rare day off in the middle of the holiday maelstrom

known as The Nutcracker. “They say a ballet dancer’s stress is

comparable to a firefighter’s. But it’s a dream come true to have

this career.” For Nurlan, working hard is all in a day’s work if you

want to remain in the top position of principal dancer. “You can

never stop working on yourself…fixing your technique…watch-

ing and learning from others. It’s a mental and physical challenge.”

For Julia, the typical day begins with a “coffee breakfast” at 7:30

and a 9:15 ballet class at the PBT studios that’s basically a

90-minute warm-up. “Our first 45 minutes is spent at the barre,

working on stretching, placement and core,” she says. “For the re-

maining 45 minutes, we dance in the center of the room. By the

end, we’re flying through the air at full speed or working on turns.

It would challenge even seasoned athletes, yet the day isn’t even

half over. That’s just the warm-up.”

Following a 15-minute break, the dancers then begin rehearsal,

either for an upcoming production or with a visiting stager or cho-

reographer for a future performance. With five-minute breaks

every hour to use the bathroom or sneak in a snack, rehearsals

continue until 2:00 p.m., when dancers break for lunch. By 3:00,

they’re back in rehearsal ‘til 6:00. “That doesn’t mean there’s no

break at all,” laughs Julia. “Not every dancer is in every scene, so

there is downtime. But that’s usually spent doing some comple-

mentary activity like Pilates—or in physical therapy.”

Schedules intensify even more when it’s a production week.

During The Nutcracker, the warm-up classes may begin as late as

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1:00 p.m., followed by stage rehearsals and the performance it-

self, which can push the workday past 11:30 at night. “Practicing

right up to the time of the show helps keep my muscle memory

strong and keeps it all right in the front of my brain,” explains Julia.

For both Nurlan and Julia, one of the most rewarding aspects

of ballet is the close collaboration with other dancers and staff.

“Ballet is intimate—more than almost any other profession,” Julia

explains. “You’re in close physical contact with other dancers—

we’re like a family.” The camaraderie, mutual support and drive

to push each other to become better is second nature. “You help

them, they help you,” says Nurlan. “The hard work is all worth it

when you see the end result on stage.”

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cleaned and pressed to perfection.

The family-owned and operated business was founded over

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Between regularly scheduled meetings with your financial advisor, call him or her if you have new concerns.

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Q:After years of strugglingwith contact lenses, I’m

seeing guys wear some verycool glasses. Should I switchover?Absolutely! Whether or not you needglasses, eyewear is a hot accessorythis season. We like bigger frames inblack or tortoise for a pseudo-intel-lectual look, vintage styles with amodern twist, or a touch of color onthe temple. Check out our greatselection of optical-quality readingglasses that can readily accommodatealmost any prescription.

Q:Watching the new JamesBond movie, I realized that

all my suits are out of date.What’s up with this skinny look?Can I wear it if I’m not skinny? In fact, the men’s clothing industryhas been pushing a slimmer modelfor several years now, but it took ahit movie and Daniel Craig to finallyget the message across! Yes, today’ssuits are narrower in the shoulder,chest and leg. The coat sleeves andflat-front pants are slightly shorterand the overall effect is much moreyouthful. Our suggestion: try one or

two suits in this updated model (wehave options at many prices) beforeyou replenish your wardrobe. Youmight also want a few slimmer-cutshirts and narrower ties (about threeinches; the ones in your closet arelikely three and three-quarters) tocomplement the trimmer-fit suits.

Q: I read a study that said thefirst thing women notice on

men is their shoes. So what shoesshould I be wearing this spring?Shoes run the gamut from bright ath-letic styles to cool wingtips to suedelace-ups to dress/casual hybrids thatcombine luxury leathers with high-tech soles. Color is key, if not on theshoe itself then on the soles or laces.The possibilities are limitless: finally,a fun footwear season!

Q: I’m seeing lots of color inmen’s fashion magazines:

is this just for the runway or arereal guys wearing it?Real guys are wearing it! Color hasalways been a factor in men’ssweaters, shirts and neckwear; onlyrecently has it moved to bottoms. Wesuggest pairing bright color five-pocket pants with more neutral tops(knits, wovens, sportcoats). It’s agreat look that’s surprisingly easy topull off, once you take that first step. C

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ebastián Blanco had been working in shoe factoriessince he was 12. In 1954, at the age of 44, he decidedto start his own business. With only five employees,he began making shoes out of a small workshop in hisown home in Almansa, a factory town in southeasternSpain specializing in leather goods production. Twoyears later he partnered with shoe salesman AntonioGarcia to form Blangar.

When Blanco’s only son Pascual turned 14, hebegan learning shoe design and pattern making fromhis father. At just 16, Pascual became the lead design-er, introducing more elegant styles and rebrandingthe company as Magnanni (after going to a moviewith his future wife Rocio, where he was impressed byItalian actress Anna Magnani).

In 1968, Pascual married Rocio, and the couple laterhad five sons (Sebastián, Miguel, Pascual, Julio andLuis) and a daughter (Rocio). Today the entire thirdgeneration of Blancos occupy key positions atMagnanni. Pascual, the third son of Pascual and

Rocio, is in charge of distribution in the U.S. and Asia,and reveals that although his father is technicallyretired, “the company is like another son to him. Inmy opinion, my father is the best shoemaker in Spain,and we still learn from him every day.”

When asked about the difficulty of working along-side five siblings, Pascual laughs. “When we discussbusiness, it’s usually informal… and loud! Sometimeswe get on each other’s nerves, but then we go outafterwards and have a beer. We’re a very close family.”

Still based in Almansa, Magnanni continues to con-struct all its footwear by hand using only the highestquality European leathers.

Magnanni is known for its use of the complicated,labor-intensive Bologna construction. But the endresult—a foot wrapped360 degrees withleather, as a hand in aglove—is worth it, giv-ing each shoe excep-tional flexibility andcomfort. “We make theshoe so the liningwraps around yourentire foot,” explains Pascual. “Some brands use ahard insole, but we have soft molded leather. It con-forms to your foot faster so there’s never a long break-ing-in period.”

The last, a metal or plastic piece shaped like thehuman foot over which a shoe is formed, is anothervital part of any shoe design. Magnanni’s are all care-fully constructed in house to ensure quality and con-sistency. “Even if they don’t realize it, the last is thefirst thing people feel when they try a shoe on,”Pascual says. “We’ve found a successful fit, but we’realways testing and developing it to make it better.”

The company also hand-paints all of its leatherswith exclusive dyes, natural creams and polishingrags, imparting each pair with a one-of-a-kind finishand a deep, rich coloration. The perfect final touch onthe shoes you’ll wear for a lifetime.

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To get out of a lackluster neutral zone, a few tips:Determine your best colors and wear them near your

face. You’ll have a healthy glow. Your eyes will be brighter,your teeth whiter, you’ll look more alert. Knowing yourpersonal color palette will prevent costly mistakes (likebuying clothes that just end up hanging in your closet). Aprofessional color analysis is the best option, but you canalso do it yourself. Under natural lighting, hold a fabric upto your face, alternating between cool, blue-based tones(blue-reds, true blues, black, white) with warm, yellow-based shades (yellows, oranges, beiges). It should be obvi-ous: either cool or warm colors will be more flattering.(FYI, the vast majority of American men look best in coolshades; hence white or light blue dress shirts rather thanbeige, and gray or navy suits rather than brown.)

Accessorize! If some of your favorite clothes are in the

‘wrong’ color, add a scarf or sweater in the right shade.Eyeglasses, hotter than ever, are a great way to bring ‘cor-rect’ color to your face. Men should consider adding colorwith great ties, scarves, socks, belts, shoes (andshoelaces!), or other mood-elevating accessories.

This season’s essential buy: five-pocket pants orjeans in bold color. The good news: just pick a shade youlove! It’s okay to wear a wrong color away from your face;just make sure the top is in your right color! But remember:color blocking that cuts the body in half looks best on tall,thin model types, which most of us are not.

While skin tone is the most important factor in find-ing your best colors, make-up and hair color matter.Fortunately for the men out there: most guys look greatwith gray hair, as long as it’s the right shade of gray. See aprofessional colorist and go from drab to dynamic.

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SPRING 2013 FASHION SIZZLESWITH BOLD HUES. HERE’S HOW TOWEAR THEM. BY LENORE RICH

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Ronny Dutra, dance instructor at Dance With Me studios in Stamford,Connecticut, confirms that color evokes mood. “People need visual cues toreinforce feelings and create a state of mind. For example, the ArgentineTango, a passionate dance, evokes feelings of fury, mystery and attitude. I weara red tie and my dance partner wears red lipstick and strong eye makeup,enhancing the intense facial expression inherent in this dance. Although thequintessential black or red tango dress may seem cliché, it’s totally relevant.Latin dances—caliente and spicy—scream for reds, yellows, oranges andsparkle. But a graceful elegant waltz begs for soft blues and pastels to set thescene—picture a fairy tale Princess gliding across the dance floor...”

The Color-Mood Connection

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You heard it here first: CasualFridays are becoming less casual,even on Fridays, even in the summer!The new Business Casual is just as relaxed butnowhere near as sloppy. Clothes that fit. Colors that

flatter. Luxury fabrics that beg to be touched.(Well, maybe not in the office…) Score points

with the boss, with the women, with yourmother… Look better, feel better, performbetter. Here, in the pages to follow, the newrules for Business Casual.

PERFORMANCEENHANCING

NEWRULES FORBUSINESSCASUAL

Take note.

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Rule1JEANS IN THE OFFICE: Unless you’re meetingwith formal clients, jeansare okay. Just make sureyou’re wearing perfectlyfitted premium denim inan even-tone dark wash.Paired with a sportcoat, acardigan, or even a shirtand tie, dressed-up denimis fine with us. (Just ditchthe big baggy stuff andwear great shoes!)


Rule2A SPORTCOAT IS ALWAYS APPROPRIATE! Why not try a modern unconstructedversion, (unlined, minus the padding)worn with a lightweight knit top orshirt and tie. (Bows are back, especiallyfor young guys!) Note too the five-pocket pants in non-denim fabrics. Fitis key!


Rule3INVEST IN A GREATSPRING JACKET!Since you don’tneed a wholewardrobe ofthem, picksomething reallyspecial. (Suede inthe spring is veryItalian!)


Rule4FOCUS ON ACCESSORIES. Cool socks: check! Perfectwatch? Essential. Bracelet?Adds personality. A greatbag or backpack? Ofcourse! And don’t overlookyour belt and wallet. Makesure they convey theimpression you want tomake.


BEST FOOT FORWARD.Women know, and guysare learning: it’s all aboutthe shoes! For spring2013, we love lace-ups insoft leather or suede;have fun with color!

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Rule6IMPORTANT: IT’S OKAYTO LOOK LIKE THE BOSS! You’ll never bedenied anopportunity becauseyou look tooprofessional. On theother hand, clothesthat work for the gymor backyard couldvery well hold youback. As the sayinggoes: Dress for thejob you want, not theone you’ve got…

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Personal attention is a Leff-Marvin’s hallmark. In combination

with its high-quality cleaning services, it is an unbeatable combi-

nation that keeps generations of customers coming back for

more. Decade after decade. Lori, Jill, and their business partner

Gary Lasch (a former Leff-Marvin’s employee), wouldn’t have it

any other way.

“We care about the people we serve,” explains Jill. “Not only are

we a multi-generational business, we have serviced multiple gen-

erations of families over the last five decades. Our customers

know us and we know them. And that makes all the difference.”

“This business is our baby. We go out of our way to do every-

thing that we can to satisfy our customers,” adds Lori. “We take

it to heart. We obsess and lose sleep over things. We just can’t

help it!”

Take stains for instance. For Leff-Marvin’s—who cleans 1,000

pounds of clothing and presses 800 shirts PER DAY—stain re-

moval is a frequent customer concern.

Gary, who is quiet in demeanor but the “king of stain-removal”

according to his partners, is constantly in high demand. When

he’s not assisting on a delivery, he is on the floor inspecting EVERY

garment that comes out of their dry cleaning operation. If the stain

has remained after the water-free dry cleaning process, he diag-

noses the problem and treats it within seconds via an intense poof

of steam and a splash of his custom-blended stain removal elixir.

“Our customers feel confident bringing a garment to us for

a consultation when there is a particularly tricky issue. That’s

where the quality of the cleaner comes in…and where we excel!”

says Gary with pride.

And while Leff-Marvin’s excels in cleaning specialty clothing for

both men and women—including high-end brand names like

St. John, Armani Collezioni, Etro, Canali, Zegna and others—they

give equal care and attention to khakis, jeans and casual wear.

That commitment to care is exemplified not only by Lori, Jill and

Gary, but also by their loyal employee base. In a business where

employee tenure averages 14 years or more, one can find Fried-

man, Lasch and other families working together like a well-con-

ducted orchestra.

“Harmony is the magic here,” says Ann Stapley, a Leff-Marvin’s

employee of 16 years. Moving effortlessly among a sea of shirts,

pants, dresses and other garments, she stops only for a moment

to share her thoughts, then quickly returns to the important work

at hand. Ordering, cleaning, pressing, bagging, repairing and de-

livering clothes. Each person in sync with the other. The Leff-Mar-

vin’s life cycle continues for another day and, undoubtedly, will

remain in place for generations to come.

Editor’s Note: Leff-Marvin’s Cleaners offers pickup and delivery

to your home or office. They are located at 4449 Ohio River Boule-

vard, Pittsburgh, PA 15202, or call them at 412.761.4054.

MYTH OR TRUTH? Cleaning your clothes wears them out.

Allow the experts at to dispel this common

myth, because it couldn’t be further from the truth. Here’s

the reason why, according to Lori, Jill and Gary:

The more you clean and freshen your clothing, the less

chance you will incur bug/moth damage or perspiration

stains. Or, worse yet, the dreaded “invisible stain”—the

result of the oxidation process that occurs when the

sugar (in what you were eating or drinking) reacts with

the air (in your closet). It’s the same phenomenon that

makes an apple turn brown after it’s been cut open.

So remember this: cleaning your clothes after wearing

gives them a leg up the next time you take them out of

your closet. It’s that simple, and that important. When in

doubt, just call Leff-Marvin’s for a consultation.

We care about the people weserve. Not only are we a multi-generational business, we haveserviced multiple generations of families over the last fivedecades.

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Imagine taking the long andwinding road to a recordingstudio in London. Not just any stu-dio, but Abbey Road Studio, whereJohn, Paul, George and Ringorecorded most of their music from1962 to 1970.

Ted Chapin didn’t have to imag-ine it. He lived it and confides that“it was pretty cool.” But instead ofhearing the legendary Beatles, helistened with pride and admirationas the talented British conductorJohn Wilson coaxed his hand-picked orchestra—comprised ofmany of the U.K. andEurope’s finest first-stringplayers—to bring to lifethe film orchestrations ofRodgers & Hammerstein.

Wilson has producedcountless orchestrations forfilm, radio and TV, and his life-long love of musicals has led himto restore the scores of numerousclassic films including HighSociety and Singin’ in the Rain.

“I listened to a CD many yearsago of movie music by JohnWilson. I’d never heard of himbefore, but immediately became afan,” says Chapin, president andCEO of the New York-basedRodgers & Hammerstein: An

ImagemCompany. “It led

me on a quest to findthis person who conducted withsuch guts and passion. I wantedhim to take a look at the repertoirethat I represented.”

Chapin and Wilson would even-tually meet at the BBC Proms,share their zeal for all things R&H,and agree to collaborate on a proj-ect. The culmination of that mutu-al admiration is EMI Classics’

Rodgers & Hammerstein At TheMovies, the first re-recording ofmany of R&H’s most beloved songssince the original movie sound-stage sessions.

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MUSICALMUSINGS ONMEN’S STYLETed Chapin: “God lovethe blue blazer is all Ican say! Women alwaystravel with lots ofclothes on hangers, butif I’m gone for a three-day trip, I can do it allwith a blue blazer. Brioniis the suit that looks beston me, so I guess I nowhave ‘a brand.’ And I liketo have fun with neck-ties, an absurd categoryof clothing when youthink about it....”

David Pittsinger: “I feelvery close to Emile deBecque’s style: clothingthat’s refined, butexpressive. I love life-time classics—like Zegnaand Armani—that makeyou feel impeccablydressed and pressed. ButI also admire the stylingof Robert Graham,whose color palettes,hand-stitching and tat-too-inspired designs aredramatic yet elegant.”

“The recording opened to critical acclaim in the U.K.last fall, ahead of Coldplay, the Beach Boys, Katy Perry…”

Chapin. “John has shaken up R&H’s musicand said, ‘Listen to this: it’s pretty extraordi-nary. Don’t take it for granted.’”

Since debuting to critical acclaim in theU.K. last fall—ahead of Coldplay, the BeachBoys and Katy Perry—the recording hasenjoyed comparable notoriety in the UnitedStates following its February2013 release. Howcould it not with aselection of 15 clas-sics from Oklahoma,Carousel, SouthPacific, The King andI and The Sound ofMusic in their stun-ning original filmorchestrations?

Almost sevendecades after Rodgers &Hammerstein first col-laborated on Oklahoma,the universality and significance of theirmusic and message has never beenstronger—both in the U.S. and abroad. JohnWilson saw the reaction firsthand when heperformed the duo’s iconic music at the BBCProms and received a huge public responsethat grew with each subsequent performance.He was gratified by the strong reaction to alegendary team that he believes “gave us acompletely new sort of musical where thesongs were seamlessly integrated into theplot and pushed the plot forward. In additionto this, you got terrific tunes and beautifullycrafted lyrics.”

“If you’re a general fan of Rodgers &Hammerstein, you will hear in these perform-ances such a degree of energy, clarity andpassion, it’s like hearing them for the firsttime,” explains Chapin. “Everyone knows the

notes that make up these songs, but whenyou hear them played by John Wilson, you situp and say ‘Wow!’”

And that’s exactly what happened to DavidPittsinger, the international opera star whomade his Broadway debut as Emile de Becque

in South Pacific and who alsoperforms Some EnchantedEvening on this recording.

Pittsinger says he’s in awe of “the genius of JohnWilson. He captured theessence, the flavor, the textand the color of the filmorchestrations. It’s inspi-rational to be a student,curator and champion ofthis music, which servesas a great tribute to thelasting relevance of

Rodgers & Hammerstein.”Interestingly, South Pacific was the first

musical featuring R&H as both writers andproducers. One of the most successful part-nerships in the history of American musicaltheater, their musicals have collectivelyearned 34 Tonys, 15 Oscars, two PulitzerPrizes and two Grammys.

For this unprecedented recording, Wilsonchose what he considered to be “all the besttunes... where the orchestrations show off theorchestra.” He also showcased a broad cross-section of characters—“the Rodgers &Hammerstein types”—and intentionally castgreat singers who are also respected actors.

“John is smart at getting all the goods tomake music,” adds Chapin. “I think Mr.Rodgers and Mr. Hammerstein would bethrilled by the results. They’d say, ‘Whoa,that’s what we wrote… and that’s exactly theway we wanted it to sound.”

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WE WERE INVISIBLE,” the middle-aged woman said qui-

etly. Wearing a red hooded sweatshirt, jeans and

sneakers, she sat at a table, her hands folded in res-

ignation as she shared her story. Her family sat around the table

as well—her husband, also a veteran, and their two teenage chil-

dren. The girls smiled when I glanced at them, but they looked

older than their ages—weary. Dad had his Navy baseball cap

pulled down low, shoulders hunched, quiet, but listening and nod-

ding his head in agreement as his wife spoke.

The past few years had been tough for this family—separated

for months while they were homeless, the parents placing the girls

in a shelter for children while they lived in their car and at men’s

and women’s shelters. Now reunited through a housing program,

they are together, but continue to struggle: the kids are bullied at

school, the parents work at odd jobs despite medical issues, and

finances continue to be difficult.

Variations of their story unfold again and again here at Veterans

Leadership Program of Western Pennsylvania. Men, women and

their children arrive here in crisis—some seeking safe and afford-

able housing, others looking for jobs where they can earn a wage,

and still more just seeking help to overcome ob-

stacles they face trying to transition from military

service to civilian life.

Here, our team of dedicated housing case man-

agers and employment counselors greet them at

the front door, with respect, gratitude and a “no

judgment” attitude—no matter the veteran’s cir-

cumstances—whether homeless, out of work, ad-

dicted or just hopeless. We then work side by side with these

veterans, helping them along their journey to self-sufficiency, fi-

nancial sustainability and a better quality of life.

I have only worked at this non-profit organization for a few

months. My job is to raise awareness of our veterans by telling

their stories and ultimately by directing more resources to provide

a hand-up, not a hand-out. Though I am incredibly proud of my

family members in military service, I am not a veteran. Like many,

I was under the impression that our veterans were mostly taken

care of by the U.S. government. I am quickly learning—though

there are many services available from the government—there

is a complicated formula that determines whether a veteran is

eligible to receive those services.

During my initiation into this world, I find myself overwhelmed by

the number of heartbreaking stories of our heroes—not on the

battlefield, but here in their hometowns: continued next page

ON THE FRONTLINE: SERVING AMERICA’S VETERANS

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The Vietnam War veteran who arrived asking for tarps to cover

the holes in his roof so he could bring his wife, who was dying of

bone cancer, home from the hospital. The widow of a World War

II veteran who arrived here after having not eaten for three days.

(She had used her monthly pension—typically for food and utili-

ties—for a security deposit on a new apartment in a safer neigh-

borhood after hers had been infested with bed bugs for the

second time.) The Gulf War veteran, a single parent with five

teenagers, who became unable to work due to re-occurring brain

tumors, and was terrified that her family would not have enough

food or would be evicted from their home while she was in the

hospital for brain surgery. And, more and more, we welcome Op-

eration Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom

(OEF) veterans who use their military training to survive while liv-

ing under bridges and in the woods of our area.

This new generation of veterans reminds me of my cousins who

served in Iraq and Afghanistan—their young bodies strong, but

weathered and burdened by the wounds of war—some apparent,

some hidden, others yet to be diagnosed. They return from war

—their adult lives hardly begun—and try to determine what is

next. Like so many, while they are searching for their futures, they

somehow become lost—invisible to so many of us living here in

the Pittsburgh region.

Michele Q. Margittai works as Director, Development and Community Outreach at Veterans Leadership Program of Western Pennsyl-vania, Inc. Each year, VLP serves more than 2,300 individuals, makes nearly 5,000 referrals for assistance and operates one of thenation’s most effective homeless Veteran employment programs that places veterans in meaningful jobs. VLP is the largest providerof subsidized-transitional and -permanent housing to veterans and their families in this region. For more information, please call 412-481-8200 or visit NeverForgetVets.org.

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1494 Club: A New York-based whisky club direct-ly targeting high earners,1494 honors the privatesocial clubs of the 19thcentury. Founder DavidClelland has secured anundisclosed townhouse inManhattan where mem-bers can convene for tast-ings and curate their per-sonal collections.Founding Members($175,000) gain access toScotland distillery andgolf course trips via pri-vate jet, while Collectormemberships ($25,000and up) also boast manyperks. “I wanted to offeran experience, and a life-time commitment for col-lectors,” says Clelland.

The Whisky Dog:Founder NicholasPollacchi is an affable,stylish young Scotsmanwho has worked all anglesof the whisky trade. Whathe felt was missing wereprivate tasting eventscustomized to meet acompany’s or individual'sneeds. Meet The WhiskyDog. “We’re all about sit-ting down with the clientand creating the kind ofexperience they want tocreate. Is it focused onhigh-end, rare product, oris it a one-to-one Scotch101 seminar with youngerexecutives?” asksPollacchi. In addition tooffering a large range ofspecialty whiskies,Pollacchi can customizeevents to include extraslike fine cigars, a bespoketailor, food pairings andmusical entertainment.

Branded Whisky Clubs:Groups like the GlenlivetGuardians, 1801 ChivasBrotherhood and theCustodians of TheDalmore provide extraperks for your favoritebrands. Sign up online andgain access to early releas-es of new expressions, pri-vate tasting events andmore. The GlenlivetGuardians, for example,have sole access to theGuardian Single CaskEdition (about$300), and to athree-day"WhiskySchool" at theSpeyside dis-tillery,includingthe opportu-nity to bot-tleyourownwhisky.

The Scotch Malt WhiskySociety of America: Thisbranch of the popularEdinburgh-based Societyallows members theopportunity to sample andbuy rare single-caskexpressions, custom-madefor SMWS. Bottles areidentified by number (i.e.Cask No 106.18) ratherthan distillery, to allow thewhisky to speak for itself.The date of distillation,number of bottles andtasting notes are printedon each bottle.Membership is $229

(which includes a kitwith four samplewhiskies), and anannual renewal fee of

$60. Members alsoget discountedadmission to tastingevents.

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BESPOKE BOOZEIt’s an excellent time for connoisseurs of single malt Scotch whisky. Distilleries are expanding, produc-tion is up, with more iterations of fine and rare releases than ever before. For those seeking even moreunusual drinking options, a cottage industry of whisky clubs and concierge services has arisen to assistin customizing your whisky experience like never before.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR SAMPLING FINE AND RARE

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“Wait ’til you hit 35! I used to look like you, but turn 35and it’s all downhill…’’

In my 20s, I received this warning, time and again, froma bevy of men (usually those wearing large-size pleatedtrousers). I’d laugh at such an admonition from theseuncool middle-aged guys: Who were they to imply I’dautomatically fall victim to a similar metabolic demise?I’d been slim my whole life, after all. But then I neared 35.

My job became stressful and my body tired from dailyworkouts. I allowed myself the occasional “luxuries” ofskipping the gym, eating fast food and splurging oncaramel mocha lattes. Unfortunately, these occasionalluxuries soon became the norm: on my 35th birthday, Irealized that I looked... well, 35! My hair was thinner, mybody thicker. Once-comfortable pants were now depress-ingly tight, so I exchanged them for boring slacks withmore “room in the leg.” T-shirts suddenly made me looklike an unemployed boy band member, so I switched toplain woven button-downs. I wore vertical stripes. I wentthrough a sweater-vest phase. And as I looked in the mir-

ror, I heard a resounding chorus of I told you so’s. Something had to change. Like a svelte phoenix, I

resolved to rise from the greasy-fried ashes and return tomy former glory! (Cue ’80s movie montage—minus thecheesy soundtrack.) I traded my beloved lattes for regularcoffee, no sugar. I said goodbye to fast food. I began agrueling workout routine crafted by my best friend’sboyfriend—an annoyingly perfect-looking specimen whoI’m convinced is the guy whose head you don’t see onexercise infomercials. I grew out my hair, and had it pro-fessionally trimmed. Finally, I changed my wardrobe, dis-carding the lifeless shirts and full-legged trousers andreplacing them with slim-fit, flat-front pants and tasteful-ly patterned, tailored shirts in fine fabrics. The piece deresistance: I purchased a perfectly fitting black cashmereV-neck that I fell in love with, despite the price tag.…

It was that sweater I was wearing with a pair of sleekgray pants and a modern black-faced watch when Irecently walked into a restaurant to meet my friends fordinner. This would be the test. Would anyone notice? Iinhaled, opened the door and turned the corner....

“Wow: look at you!” “Love the sweater!” “David, um...you look great!” Success! I noticed a few females in myparty whisper to each other. My buddy Matt said, “Dude,you look great,” in the casual tone men use to give eachother compliments. Another friend’s son nodded at meapprovingly. He’s in his 20s and in great shape.

Just wait ’til you’re 35, kid... wait ’til you hit 35.

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