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BEAT THE HEAT PatronsRodeo Drive ($15,000 and above)Carole and Bob Machiz

Park Avenue ($10,000 and above)Moreno Family FoundationKathy and Chuck MunsonU.S Airways

Savile Row ($5,000 and above)Robyn and Michael DeBellJuanita and Philip FrancisJeanne and Gary Herberger, Hidden Meadow Ranch,

Lodge and Club, Greer AZRobyn Lee and Rich RectorJanice MontanaRebecca and Bill NassikasPat and Earl Petznick

Fifth Avenue ($2,500 and above)Shelley and Dayton AdamsAZ SocietyJennifer and Michael CollinsDillard’sLaurie and Budd FlorkiewiczBillie Jo and Judd HerbergerColey and Woodrow HuntRuth and Bob LaviniaLynne and Mark LoveIna and Murray ManasterKristy and Tim MooreNeiman MarcusJulie and Conrad PrusakJinger and Brad RichardsonWestcor

Carnaby Street ($1,000 and above)Jill and Bert AlankoNancy and Craig BergeCarol and Jim CookCay CowieLynn CusterSusan and Richard DoriaJacquie and Bennett DorranceCarrie and Brian HallJudy HewsonJill KrigstenJoey LeslieSandy and Mac MagruderBetsy Bayless,

Maricopa Integrated Health SystemsVicki and Jack McDonaldBetty McRaeDiane and Tom MightPriscilla and Michael NicholasAnne RobbsSaks Fifth AvenueNancy and Jimmy Walker –

Celebrity Fight Night

Union Square ($500 and above) Laurie and Drew BrownNanci Bruner

Anne and Fred ChristensenCheryl Campbell and Bob GlovitzRenee DeeBill DeWaltCathy DickeyChrissy and Mark DonnellyRoseann Duntemann and Greg HagueGrace EdgarSharron and Paul Fannin Rhonda and Chris Forsyth Regena FriedenAlexis and.Bonsal GlascockTheresa GregoryPenny and Larry GunningNancy and Lee HanleyMarilyn HarrisBrenda and Jim Howard Catherine and Roy

JacobsonAnne JohnsShelley and Rick KuhleSharron and Del LewisGary MaloufPaula and Peter MartoriBonnie and Ed MarshallDebbie and Steve MoakManny MolinaLinda and Mac PerlichWendy and Laurel PriebSherri QuinnGerda RayJune RectorRuth and Sanford RitzCarolyn and Rick RossLisa and Dan ShapiroLisa and Larry ShawSharon and Don UlrichVicki and Vernon VaughnDaryl and Chip WeilPaige WheelerBeth Worsham

Silent Auction Donors Ahwatukee Country ClubAmerican ValetAmy Inc.Anne RobbsArizona Biltmore Resort & SpaArizona CardinalsArizona Museum for Youth Friends, Inc.Arizona Science CenterArizona-Sonora Desert MuseumAt One YogaAvanti Restaurant of DistinctionAzurite DesignsBacchus Wine Made SimpleBallet ArizonaBeverly HiltonBijou of ScottsdaleBroadway Palm Dinner TheatreBuccellatiCarolina’s Mexican FoodCastles -N- Coasters

Celebrity Fight NightCharity CharmsChildsplay Theatre for EveryoneChristi AnthonyCoup Des TartesCrackerJaxDanese CreationsDanny’s Family Car WashDesert Botanical GardenDifferent Pointe of ViewDillard’sDon & Charlie’sDr. Brian J. WilsonE.D. Marshall JewelersEagle Mountain Golf ClubEddie V’s Edgewater GrilleEnchanted Island Amusement ParkFairmont Scottsdale PrincessFannin InteriorsFBR OpenFleming’s Prime Steak House and Wine BarFour Peaks Brewing CompanyFour Seasons Resort Scottsdale at

Troon NorthFox Restaurant ConceptsFrank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin WestGainey Village Health Club and SpaGinger Price DDSHarkins TheatersHeirloom An American Restaurant/

M Culinary ConceptsHotel San CarlosHotel Valley HoHyde ParkInn Suites Hospitality TrustJames Beard Foundation Janis Provisor JewelryJinger RichardsonKinesphere PilatesLeidan Mitchell SalonMcCormick & Schmick’s Seafood RestaurantMontage Resort Laguna BeachMr. and Mrs. Jim WoottonOut of Africa Wildlife ParkPearson & CompanyPeter Piper PizzaPhoenix Art MuseumPhoenix Coyotes Hockey ClubPhoenix TheatrePhoenix Yacht CompanyPolar IceRave Fabricare Master CleanersRazz’s Restaurant & CateringRed Mountain Resort & Spa C/O

The Pivotal Group

Release the FearRoyal Palms Resort & SpaRoy’s Restaurant ScottsdaleScissors Rox PaperScottsdale Resort and Conference CenterSleep AmericaSouplantation & Sweet TomatoesSouthern Wine & SpiritsSprinkles CupcakesSugar Bowl Ice Cream Parlor

and RestaurantSushi RokuTarbell’s RestaurantThe Arizona DiamondbacksThe Cheesecake FactoryThe Clotherie The Fish MarketThe Grand Del MarThe Jay Leno ShowThe Phoenix ZooThe Scottsdale Plaza ResortThe Westin Kierland Resort & SpaThe Westin Times SquareU.S AirwaysValle Luna Mexican Restaurant

y CantinasVan Dyke Laser and SkinVerde Canyon Railroad, LLCVincent on CamelbackV’s BarbershopWestcorWhite House Design StudioWigwam Golf Resort & SpaWildlife World Zoo and Aquarium www.deborahpetersart.com

Acknowledgements CapitoLithoDanese CreationsDillard’sDominicaFay FredricksFord Robert BlackFumar CigarsGlam LoungeHub ClothingPeter KrzykosLeiden MitchellLeighton AgencyPhoenix Yacht ClubSaks Fifth AvenueS.I.M. AgencyThe Agency ArizonaThe Arizona BiltmoreThe ClotherieWhite House Design Studio

Thank You

Advisor Event Coordinator Fashion Coordinator Reservations Technical Advisor Technical Director Bill Dougherty Robyn Lee Margaret Merritt Betty McRae Chris Beckley Clyde Betts

The Trends Charitable Fund also expresses gratitude to those contributing after print deadlines.

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C O N T E N T S

volume 27, No. 4

Supporting Valley Philanthropy Since 1982

On the COver: meet the executive committee of the Heart Ball 2009. From left, Sweetheart Christine Gustafson, vice-Chair Jill Krigsten, Chair elect Sarah Cheek, vice-Chair Donna Johnson, and seated, 2009 Heart Ball Chair Beth mcRae.All gowns courtesy of Danese Creations. 602.955.1313.All fine jewelry courtesy of Robert C. Wesley Jewelers. 480.947.2416. robertwesleyjewelers.comPhotographer: Scott Foust. 480.633.3740.location: Home of 2005 Heart Ball Chair libby Cohen, Phoenix.


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new York Fashion Week

Susan and Katie Maynard

Cindy elifrits, Jane edmunds and Denny Sanford with Geoff edmunds

tina Mellino and Paula hardison

SpECIAl FEATuRES10 Remembering … loretta Saban

17 2009 Best Dressed Men and Women

24 50 Years of Heart Ball Gowns

27 2009 Heart Ball Gowns and Jewelry preview

45 Charity Spotlight: Kidney Foundation Authors luncheon

46 10 Questions for … Jane Seymour

47 Charity Spotlight: The phoenix Symphony’s New Year’s Eve Gala

48 Wedding Bells: Janell Richardson and John Grady

49 Remembering … Woody Waldrop

SOCIETY23 Barrow Neurological Institute

33 New York Fashion Week

34 2009 Beat the Heat Cocktail party

35 2009 Beat the Heat Fashion Show

36 2009 Beat the Heat Trendsetters

37 Zoofari

38 The Clotherie’s 40th Anniversary

39 Dinner in the Stacks

40 phoenix Theatre Honors …

42 Barneys New York Grand Opening

43 Key to the Cure

50 The Copa Ball

50 Hon Kachina

MONTHlY FEATuRES9 Reversing the Trend

14 Trends in phoenix

15 la Dolce Vita

41 pet of the Month: Austin

44 phoenix Art Museum Spotlight

T R E N D S M A G A Z I N E 9

By Bill Macomber

“Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening.” – Coco Chanel

If the shoe doesn’t fit, wear it anyway.

In this issue, Trends honors our annual group of Best Dressed Valley residents. These are people who pay attention to the way they look and have demonstrated a consistent flair for it that lifts them out of the crowd.

I have always said that someone with an expensive car doesn’t impress me. I love cars and admire the best among them. Anyone with money can buy a nice car, though. It says more about the carmaker than the car buyer.

Fashion is in a different category. Money doesn’t guarantee taste. It also doesn’t guar-antee an indefinable something we could call appropriateness. The most expensive clothes in the world on the wrong person at the wrong age look worse than bad – they’re embarrassing.

How many of us know someone who doesn’t have a big clothes budget but manages to have that “just right” look wherever they go? That’s a talent that goes beyond the ability to shop.

Fashion blends art, function, history, culture, social awareness and self-awareness in a way nothing else does. Wearing clothes that fit a body, fit a personality and fit an occasion is a pleasing gift to other people. picture the crowd at the mall food court in the summer. Can you see the wrinkled, sweat-pressed shorts? Now imagine walking into a ballroom full of well-dressed men and women. Sensually, the second experience is like taking a long drink of cool water.

Most of us weren’t born with and never cultivated a strong sense of what makes us look good. We’re the ones Ralph lauren and Izod have rescued. We fall back on brand names, and thank God for them. We all wear a uniform of some kind. Tasteful mass brands allow most of us to be at least presentable in that uniform.

As for the rest of you, including our Best Dressed men and women for 2009, thank you. Thanks for the effort, for wearing the sometimes itchy fabric, the too-tight shoes or the tie knotted at the neck.

Here’s looking at you.

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VOluME 27, NO. 4

In a room filled with beautifully dressed and coiffed ladies, loretta Saban was always the most beautiful. That is how I will always remem-ber one of the most elegant women I’ve ever met. loretta passed away in October after a series of health conditions that slowed her great velocity in the last several years.

I remember I was first introduced to loretta and her husband, Ned, by Anne and Sam Ross at a charity ball long before I ever joined the staff of Trends. The Safford native was truly a swan among frogs. loretta had the ability to stop traffic with her jubilant smile, genuine personality and silver screen looks. Her commitment to making our community a better place gained loretta great admiration from her contemporaries and debutants alike.

I’ll never forget my first assignment as a cub reporter for Trends in 1994. I was literally thrown to the wolves and asked to cover the Heart Ball. As I stood nervously at the check-in entrance, loretta walked through the large glass doors in a fur coat that spread to the floor. She passed me with a blinding smile and said to me, “You are going to be so good at this.” I’ve never forgotten her kind and reassuring words. That was simply the type of grand and loving lady loretta Saban was.

On a crisp autumn morning this year, loretta, a 1990 Trends Fashionality, was memorialized by friends and family at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church in paradise Valley. To no one’s surprise there was not an empty seat in the congregation. I can only hope that loretta’s beautiful daughter Marcie can find solace knowing how rich her mother’s life was. Theirs was a relationship that is seldom if ever seen. The closeness that loretta and Marcie shared can only be marveled at by the com-munity. loretta will be so very missed by so many.

R E M E M B E R I N G

Remembering ... loretta Saban

By Bill Dougherty


This New �ear’s Eve, “You Must ReMeMbeR this…..”

Dine and dance to the spectacular sounds of The Phoenix Symphony along with Richie Cannata and his band “The Family” direct from New York City at the Valley’s most elegant affair, The Phoenix Symphony’s New Year’s Eve Gala.

Conductor Michael Christie leads our Phoenix Symphony with timeless classics along with seasonal favorites to welcome 2010 in style. Join us as we celebrate the Symphony in their 62nd year bringing symphonic treasures and music education opportunities to Arizona students and adults.

Kick off the New Year on a High Note. For information and reservations call 602-452-0425

Ring in 2010 at The Phoenix Symphony’s New Year’s Eve Gala; “As Time Goes by… An Evening in Casablanca”

This New �ear’s Eve, “You Must ReMeMbeR this…..”


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CUPS RUNNETH OVER For those of you who haven’t had the pleasure yet, Sprinkles Cupcakes await your bite. They’re not exactly like cupcakes as you’ve known them before. Sprinkles are top-heavy with frosting, but that doesn’t really tell the whole story. They’re full of top ingredients, including sweet cream butter, bittersweet Belgian chocolate and Madagascar Bourbon vanilla. When fruit is called for, it’s the real thing and added fresh. They’re served with a distinctive identifying dot on top. If you’re the home baking type, Sprinkles sells its cupcake mixes at Williams-Sonoma. If you haven’t bit into one yet, get your taste buds ready.

Sprinkles is located at 4501 N. Scottsdale Road in Scottsdale at the northeast corner of Scottsdale and Camelback roads. 480.970.4321.

T R E N D S I N p H O E N I X

By Bill Macomber

BEAUTY BUSINESS Benefit has done it again. It’s a rose-gold powder called one hot minute. Face, shoulders, arms, legs – anywhere! – they all go from plain to an alluring glow in a minute. Our official “tester” at Trends reports the powder is light and luscious. “It’s natural feeling and blends beautifully,” were her exact words. The accompanying custom brush allows for a light touch, if that’s what’s called for at the moment. For all skin tones.

One hot minute is available exclusively at Sephora and sephora.com.


By Bill Dougherty

It was still blazing hot when the festivities of early Indian summer (you probably can’t say Indian summer anymore) got under way. The Clotherie was first to start the ball rolling with a fabulous 40th anniversary party. Everyone you know and love made the scene. I ran into rick ross, who made our Best Dressed list one of the first years we introduced it. He was chatting with Mark Curtis of Channel 12 News fame. Amanda and tom Simon were there with Jennifer Mumford. The attractive three-some are the brains behind Hub Clothing at Scottsdale Fashion Square. Angelo Livi of Avanti Restaurant fame was busy on the terrace making some of the most deli-cious creations I’ve ever tasted. You could smell the garlic from the parking lot as you entered the soirée.

Everyone was dressed to the nines. But then again, since it was an event for one of the finest men’s stores in the state, I was not at all surprised. Owner Greg eveloff

and his fine team have done a splendid job making the men of our Valley look more dashing than anyone could have imagined. I know the store’s founder, Jackson La Baer, is looking down from heaven with a great big smile. Congratulations!

Elsewhere on the same evening, Doreen Piercern and robert Black were busy greeting people at their new vintage shop, Fashion by Robert Black, in Old Town Scottsdale. The much talked about store proved to be more than anyone expected. I’m not surprised, given the fact that Doreen made our Best Dressed list several years ago. Every time she walks into a charity event she spins heads in amazing couture gowns and suits. Robert has been collecting fine vintage clothing with his partner Marc reid for years. So when you bring these two forces together, the results are amazing. Just watch them soar!

la Dolce Vita

Doreen Picerne and Emily rajek

If you don’t see your event in this issue, check our Web site – www.trendspublishing.com – and click on “What’s Hot” or “Photos.”

Celebrity Catwalk for CharityChrysalis HonorsDefenders of ChildrenA Derby AffairDrama Queens on the GreenJuvenile Diabetes Research FoundationNot my KidPhoenix Rescue missionPhoenix Suns Charities Sweet DreamsPhoenix Symphony Ball KickoffSandra Day o’Connor luncheon The Best of everything


Gotcha: Bernie Madoff may be in prison, but beware! He may have an evil twin in Phoenix. over the course of the spring and summer, many wealthy people in the social swim were approached by someone we all know who claimed to be able to double their money in a short time. This person may claim to be your friend, but remember: a penny saved is a penny earned.

In other realms of fine apparel, Barneys New York finally took center stage in the pad that once occupied Goldwater’s and later Robinsons-May. It’s hard to believe that those former stores are nothing more than a footnote in the world of retailing. Anyway, Barneys pushed almost to the curb of Scottsdale Road, giving passers-by a great vantage into the beautiful store. I’m delighted that the awful parking structure that was built in front of Robinsons-May was demolished. Not to mention Cathy Jahnke, who did a spectacular job luring people to the new wing of the mall with mannequins adorned by local retailers.

Not since Sakowitz, the once posh Houston retailer that today survives as a single fine furrier, has the Valley seen such a trendy and cutting-edge store. Barneys opened with great fanfare. Simon Doonan, the witty British creative director for all the stores, flew in along with Dawn Brown, the store’s savvy public relations czar. They were greeted by Robert Black (he sure does get around!), Kelly ellman, victoria Glimcher and Melissa Leonesio. Champagne flowed like water from a broken faucet and guests, including some of the most prestigious people in the community, marveled at the hip and stylish merchandise. It was that good! proceeds from the event were divid-ed among Arizona Foundation for Woman, Phoenix Art Museum, Phoenix Theatre and Southwest Center for HIV and AIDS. I’m still amazed that in a city the size of phoenix, which once boasted some of the most impressive specialty stores and posh bou-tiques, it took so long to get a store such as Barneys ... I can only think that the addition of the store to Scottsdale Fashion Square is just one more nail in the coffin for Biltmore Fashion Park. To even the most novice shopper, it’s very apparent that everything is moving east. Change is difficult for anyone, and it’s particularly hard for those of us who worked at the beautiful outdoor mall or shopped there in its heyday.

Susan Muller, the flamboyant and chic owner of Champagne’s Home Décor in

Scottsdale, has in a short time managed to turn her beautiful store into something of a salon. In the past year I’ve attended every-thing from a tea celebrating a retrospective of Heart Ball gowns to several intimate gatherings and cocktail parties with celebri-ties and merrymakers. Guests who drop by sip champagne (boy, that’s a shock) and dis-cuss everything from world religion to fine arts and politics. Since the store opened I’ve managed to snag interviews with Christina Ferrari, who was delightful and exception-ally funny, and Jane Seymour. I was a bit apprehensive to interview someone of Ms. Seymour’s celebrity, having left my interview with Jane Fonda disillusioned and punch-drunk! However, Jane Seymour turned out to be even more beautiful in person than on the screen.

The other evening I had the pleasure at Champagne’s of reconnecting with top Scottsdale interior designer Brenda Agee of Élan Interiors and her husband, Bill. I’ve always considered Brenda one of the most beautifully put together ladies in our com-munity. What a class act! Both are great con-versationalists, too. We gathered for a big announcement from paradise Valley Mayor vernon Parker. He simply told the crowd that he intended to run for governor. You could have heard a pin drop! Just another extraordinary evening at Champagne’s.

Simon Doonan and Dawn Brown


ANNOUNCES

THE 2009

Best Dressed Men and Women

Honorees received the most number of nominations from Trends readers.The annual Best Dressed Men and Women awards are announced each spring.

OF PHOENIX

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Josephine Lesliepatrician in looks and mannerisms, Joey leslie’s fashion sense is simply the icing on the cake. For decades, Joey has made the rounds at fundraisers looking as though she stepped out of the display window of a fine department store or boutique. perfect makeup, beautifully styled hair and timeless fashions are just a few of her great attributes. She believes above all in always dressing age-appropriately in classic lines.Favorite fragrance: Tom Ford’s Black Orchid and BoucheronFavorite vehicle: Whatever is in my drivewayFavorite formal wear designer: Zang ToiFavorite jewelry designer: Estate piecesFavorite hair stylist: Alfred MartinezFavorite hair product: Zone One Yogurt MaskMust-have accessory: A great bagWhich celebrity’s fashion style do you admire most? Catherine Zeta-JonesWhat is your best fashion tip? It’s always better to be overdressed than underdressed.Favorite way to look cool during warm weather: A great white outfit

Jerry ColangeloClosely associated with all things to do with professional sports, Jerry Colangelo is a man among men. Though he credits his wife, Joan, and Dave Nichols of Nichols Custom Clothiers for his style, Jerry brings his own towering presence anywhere he goes. His motto for fashion is simple: Always look the best and raise the bar. An easy philosophy for a very dapper gentleman.Favorite fragrance: Moschine (uomo)Favorite shoe designer: Testoni Favorite hair stylist: Ron Thomas (Occam’s Edge)how would you rate Phoenix as a fashion capital? ImprovingWhere in the world do you enjoy clothes shopping? New York, Italy, londonWhat fashion item do you absolutely never leave home without? Rolex watchWhat is your best fashion tip? Dress to your “strength.”Favorite way to look cool during warm weather: linen shirts – casualFavorite place to dine: pizzeria Bianco, Tomaso’s, Tarbell’s and Vincent’s




Angela Cesal-ShaulisAngela Cesal-Shaulis credits a subscription to Seventeen magazine as a teenager living in Taipei for her fashion sense. She combines a flair for high-end, internationally recognized designers with her attractive sass. She says her signature look is a mix of classy, sporty and sophisticated chic. Coco Chanel may have inspired this great lady in all things fashion, but when Angela walks into a room, onlookers realize she has a style all her own. Her philanthropic endeavors and dedication to the educational community give Angela many opportunities to show our community her grand flair.What is your fashion philosophy? Stay true to your own style.Favorite sports wear designer: Akris punto jackets and piazza Sempione pantsMust-have accessory: Earrings. They light up your face.What is your best fashion tip? Don’t try too hard! Just because it looks good on the mannequin or hanger doesn’t mean it will look good on you. Always try on clothes before you buy them, and never penny-pinch when it comes to altering clothes to better fit your body.

Jim ValenzuelaJim Valenzuela looks as though he should be standing in front of a roaring fireplace in a richly paneled library. His signature American look is not only timeless but suave and masculine. He doesn’t believe in following the herd when it comes to fashion, preferring to combine well-known lines with his own individual stamp. A mix of Brooks Brothers, Ben Silver, polo and Hermes round out a look that’s never flashy but still manages to stand out from the crowd.From whom did you receive your fashion sense? My father. He had an appreciation for clothes that he shared with me for as long as I can remember.Favorite place to dine: My mother’s house!Favorite hair stylist: Any of my guys at V’s Barbershop(s).What is your best fashion tip? Get a quality haircut, learn how to properly tie a tie and make sure that your shoes are shined. Favorite hair product: American Crew lite Hold Gel or Redken Get Groomed Finishing Cream. They are both great.


Victoria GlimcherAn infectious smile and quick wit are just two of this truly beautiful lady’s attributes. A fashion force to be reckoned with, Victoria carries herself lightly but with phenomenal style. Whether it be sundress and sandals or ball gowns, she always manages to personify what it means to be beautifully dressed. Her shoes, her jewelry and her handbag are must-haves to round out her splendid ensembles.What is your fashion philosophy? Whether you are dressing down or dressing up, give some thought to your shoes, handbag and jewelry. It can make all of the difference.Favorite vehicle: Cessna T206Favorite hair product: Hot rollersMust-have accessory: My simple gold wedding bandWhere in the world do you enjoy clothes shopping? Saks Fifth Avenue at the Biltmore Fashion parkFavorite way to look cool during warm weather: Sundresses!Favorite place to dine: la Fonda del Sol

David CantorBe stylish, not trendy. This is famed attorney David Cantor’s fashion philosophy. David may credit George Clooney as a celebrity whose fashion style he admires most, yet his own sartorial sense has put him at the top of his game. His wit and humor are widely appreciated by those who know them well, but it is his fashion expertise that has people talking.From whom did you receive your fashion sense? GQ magazine in high schoolWhat is your “signature look”? A Ravazzolo suit, Moda Georgio shirt with Italian button cuffs.Favorite formal wear designer: BrioniFavorite hair stylist: William Tamaccio in Fountain HillsWhere in the world do you enjoy clothes shopping? las VegasWho is your fashion inspiration? Joe Tiseo of the Clotherie, and Nick at Moda GeorgioDo you have a fashion stylist? My wifeWhat is your best fashion tip? Wear cowboy boots to black-tie Christmas parties.Favorite vehicle: 2003 BMW Z8 Alpina




Laura GrafmanHer ever fashion-conscious mother may have taught laura Grafman a thing or two, but anyone who knows this truly grand and elegant lady knows she has developed her own winning, understated style. It’s hard to think of laura without thinking immediately of beautifully quaffed, baroque hair and timeless business and evening suits. laura credits Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis for her fashion inspiration. Judging from laura’s style, she mirrors that dignified lady beautifully.What is your “signature look”? A simple black dress with an interesting jacket and appropriate accessories.Favorite formal wear designer: Carolina HerreraMost interesting up-and-coming designer: Akris puntoFavorite shoe designer: Salvatore FerragamoWhat fashion items do you have the most of? JacketsWho is your fashion inspiration? Marie Gray, because she understands the needs of professional women, and clothes that move with you because they are fluid in their lines.Favorite hair stylist: Adilson

Robert SussmanRobert Sussman’s steel-gray hair and elegant stature make him look as he very well may have jumped from the pages of GQ magazine. Though he may walk the walk and talk the talk, he is quick to give his wife, Robynn, all the credit for his fantastic fashion sense. Always dressed to the nines in a Brioni suit in the office and Zegna sportswear for casual Friday, Robert always looks the part.Who is your fashion inspiration? Cary GrantWhat is your fashion philosophy? Classic never goes out of style.Favorite fragrance: Creed Silver Waterhow would you rate Phoenix as a fashion capital? Very good and getting betterWhere in the world do you enjoy clothes shopping? New YorkDo you have a fashion stylist? Richard Jackson, Neiman MarcusWhat is your best fashion tip? Wear what looks good on you – forget fashion.Favorite place to dine: Tarbell’sWhat is your cocktail of choice? Iced tea and cranberry juice


Lois LeMarrlois leMarr looks as though she’s lost her way to a paris runway. Arguably one of the fairest maidens in the land, lois spins heads everywhere she goes. She, like a small handful of others, always has the ability to look perfect in any setting. She may credit her mother for her fashion sense, but given her tenure on the philanthropy scene, her reputation as one of the best-dressed women in the room is hers alone.What is your best fashion tip? Never wear hose with sandals.What is your fashion philosophy? I like to mix designers together for a more interesting look.Favorite fragrance: Coco or Coco Mademoiselle Favorite vehicle: My old JaguarFavorite formal wear designer: Escada or ValentinoFavorite hair stylist: lynn Felix at EtchMust-have accessory: Rings, bracelets and sunglassesWhat is your cocktail of choice? Cantaloupe martini at the Sanctuary


THE 2009

Best Dressed

Men and Women


Lynne Sonntag and effie theodore

naomi thomas

Dick Mallory and Kathleen norton with harvey Dietrich

Linda and Bill hunt with Kathy Kramer

Don and Leslie Budinger

pARTIES Barrow Neurological Institute

StAYInG COOL Cocktails surfside on Coronado Island, San Diego

GrACIOUS hOStSJane and Geoff Edmunds

YOU COULD heAr A PIn DrOPEngaging speech by Dr. Robert Spetzler

BACKGrOUnD nOISeMilitary jets roared overhead

Jane and Geoff edmunds

nancy and robert Spetzler Karl and Stevie eller with volker Sonntag


Pat Leach, 1987

Kay Cowie, 1989

Anne robbs, 1981 Jamie Lendrum, 1985

Beth Matthews, 1986

50 Years of GownsAs we near the 50th phoenix Heart Ball, Trends stops to take a look at some of the most extraordinary gowns worn by the charity ball’s leading ladies. The lovely gowns were modeled in March at Champagne’s Home Decor in Scottsdale.

Irene Foley, 1975

Mary helen Clancy, 1979

Penny Gunning, 1990

T H E H E A R T B A l l


Bonnie Martin, 1996

Jan Dupuy, 1998

Dana Jirauch, 1992Betty Mcrae, 1991 robyn Lee, 1993

nancy hanley, 1995Lynn Custer, 1994

Priscilla nicholas, 1997 Julie Young, 1999

50 Years of Gowns T H E H E A R T B A l l


Libby Cohen, 2005

Susie Wesley, 2007

Linda Pope, 2001 Kathleen Lang, 2000

Carole Moreno, 2002

Sandy Magruder, 2004

Chris Gustafson, 2003

Jane Christensen, 2006

nan howlett, 2008

50 Years of GownsT H E H E A R T B A l l


H E A R T B A l l

Elegance and Heart

2009 Heart Ball Chair Beth McRae

Ball gown courtesy of Danese Creations.

602.955.1313

Fine jewelry courtesy of Hyde Park

Jewelers of Phoenix. 602.667.3541

www.hydeparkjewelers.com


H E A R T B A l l

Elegance and Heart

2009 Heart Ball Vice-Chair Donna Johnson

Ball gown courtesy of Danese Creations. 602.955.1313

Fine jewelry courtesy of Oliver Smith Jewelers. 480.607.4444 www.oliversmithjewelers.com


H E A R T B A l l

2009 Heart Ball Vice-Chair Jill Krigsten


602.955.1313

Fine jewelry courtesy of James Elliott Jewelers.

480.368.9009 www.jameselliott.com


H E A R T B A l l

Elegance and Heart

2009 Heart Ball Sweetheart Christine Gustafson


Fine jewelry courtesy of E.D. Marshall Jewelers. 480.922.1968 www.edmarshalljewelers.com


H E A R T B A l l

2010 Heart Ball Chair Elect Sarah Cheek


602.955.1313

Fine jewelry courtesy of Bijou of Scottsdale.

602.622.7090 www.bijouofscottsdale.com


H E A R T B A l l

2009 Heart Ball Chair Beth McRae


Fine Jewelry and accessories courtesy of Champagne’s Home Decor. 480.483.1010 www.champagneshomedecor.com

Elegance and

Heart


pARTIES New York Fashion Week

runway photos courtesy of Jennifer Polixenni Brankin

trias

Milly by Michelle

Smith

tommy hilfiger

Pamella rolland

Phillip Lim

Doo.ri

nanette Lepore

Dennis Basso

Chocheng

Litta

34 T R E N D S M A G A Z I N EPhotos courtesy of Peter Krzykos

Sandy Baldwin and Marc rubin with nancy nashban

Doug and Gwen Parker

Bob and Carole Machiz Jacquie Dorrance

Adam and Maryann Mays

GAlAS Beat the Heat 2009

vOICe OF An AnGeLEmcee Fay Fredericks of 12 News

COCKtAIL AttIreDThe incomparable Gold Room provided the perfect cocktail party setting.

BeSt In ShOWTochia and Stan levine elegant in shades of evening black and navy.

hAPPY AnnIverSArYFashionality Ambassadors from 1989 Nancy Berge and Cay Cowie with Betty McRae

robin Sewell and Fay Fredericks

nancy Berge and Cay Cowie with Betty Mcrae tochia and Stan Levine


the Clotherie

Dillard’s

GAlAS Beat the Heat Fashion Show 2009

BrAvOThe Clotherie, Danese Creations, Dillard’s Scottsdale Fashion Square, Hub Clothing, phoenix Yacht Club and Saks Fifth Avenue

SOUnD BIteSFar out sounds from Chris Beckley and the production Group along with Clyde Betts

StOP AnD tAKe nOtICeRobyn lee and Margaret Merritt did an outstanding job producing the show.

the PerFeCt SettInGThe Arizona Biltmore ballrooms

Danese Creations

Danese Creations

Photos courtesy of nikolai de vera

the Clotherie

hUB

Phoenix Yacht Club Saks Fifth Avenue


robyn DeBell

roseann Dunteman

vicki McDonald

Jinger richardson

Kathy Munson

Juanita Francis

Jennifer Collins

GAlAS Trendsetters 2009

Photos courtesy of nikolai de vera

10 WhO DAreD tO MAKe A DIFFerenCeJennifer Collins, Robyn DeBell, Roseann Dunteman, Juanita Francis, lynne love, Vicki McDonald, Janice Montana, Kathy Munson, Julie prusak and Jinger Richardson

AMOnG the ChOSen2008/09 recipients are A&A Cottages, Assistance league of phoenix, Greater phoenix Youth at Risk Foundation, Homeward Bound, Mission of Mercy, Arizona, Rosie’s House, Save the Family Foundation of Arizona, Waste Not and The Wellness Community.

tOP tWO2009 Fabulous phoenicians Bob and Carole Machiz, whose contributions to the community are beyond compare

Janice Montana

Julie Prusak

Lynne Love


pARTIES Zoofari

LIOn KInGHonorary Chair Eric Crown

MenAGerIeMerrymakers mixed and mingled with each other and animals alike.

LeADInG the PACKKpHO’s paul Horton and Sean Mclaughlin, and KYOT’s Melissa Sharpe were the masters of ceremony for the evening. eric Crown and Shauna Sprinkle

Ann d’eon with randy and Cynthia Buness

tom Ambrose with erika and Matt Williams

Cynthia Buness and Bert Castro with Pete Faur and Joellen Doornbos

Paul and Jennifer horton with Lorraine Frias and Sean McLaughlin


ANNIVERSARIES The Clotherie’s 40th Anniversary

rAISe YOUr GLASSeS AnD FOrKSAvanti set a delicious Italian table.

DAPPer DAnSMark Curtis and Rick Ross looking dashing as usual.

A GentLeMAn AnD A SChOLArOwner Greg Eveloff, who gives a touch of class to the men of our Valley.

Angelo Livi Ben and tom Allentyler Ludwig and Ashley eveloff with ryan eveloff

Christina O’Callahan and robert Shiels Gary Myers and Julia MoreyMikki and Greg eveloff

Mark Curtis and rick ross

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CArD CAtALOGUeBurton Barr Central library was the location.

BeAUtIFUL BOOK COverSCo-Chairs Mark and Chrissy Donnelly and Jason and paulina Morris

A GO-GOGuests moved to the sounds of the Groove Merchants. vernon and

vicki vaughnLaura Moser and Maria Smith

nicolle and Danelle turner

robert rosenwald and Barbara Peters

Bob Sand and Pam rotalo

Mark and Chrissy Donnelly

Jason and Paulina Morris

pARTIES Dinner in the Stacks


pARTIES Phoenix Theatre Honors …

BenevOLent BACKerSCarole and Bob Machiz

CUrtAIn CALLThe lights come up on another anticipated season.

vALIAnt vISIOnArYMichael Bernard

Carol and Jim hebetsShane Powell and Gustavo tabaresBrenda and Jim howard

Sharon Lechter and Crystal Dwyer Michael BernardCarole and Bob Machiz Daniel Schay


Austin is a lightheart-ed Alaskan husky and German shepherd mix who is a perpetually happy pooch. Being an adolescent 2-year-

old, Austin is full of personality, and he enjoys making the people around him smile.

It is hard to take Austin seriously because this bright, blue-eyed doggie is cross-eyed. He can be a big goofball at times, and he keeps everyone entertained by clown-ing around and showing off his puppy-like antics. This enthusiastic pooch loves to play, and he will ready himself in the bow-ing position when he hears a squeaky toy. He will need a spacious yard to romp and play in as well as vigorous exercise each day to keep him happy and tuckered out. He enjoys bouncing around the yard with a rope toy swinging from his mouth, and on a warm day he never hesitates to make a splash in the swimming pool to cool off. If a swimming pool isn’t available, this water-loving pooch would appreciate a doggie play pool to take a dip in.

Austin is an intelligent canine who already knows the basic commands, and he knows the “sit” command like the back of his paw. When he wants to be petted or to receive an ear scratch, he will quietly sit in front of his human friend and patiently wait to be petted.

Austin may be a little too rowdy and rambunctious for some canines and small children. He would do best in a home with children who are at least 12 years old, and he would rather be the only canine in his new home. It is best to bring the whole fam-ily, including dogs, down to the shelter for a meet-and-greet.

You can adopt Austin at the Arizona Humane Society’s Nina Mason pulliam Campus for Compassion, 1521 W. Dobbins Road, phoenix. His adoption fee is just $100. This fee includes his neuter surgery, vaccinations, a follow-up veterinary exam, an AHS ID tag, a colorful collar and leash and one exuberant canine friend. For more information about Austin, please call us at (602) 997-7586, Ext.1045 and ask for animal ID number A265746 or log on at www.azhumane.org.

Please note: This pet might have been adopted by the time you visit the shelter, however, the AHS has dozens more wonder-ful pets that also need loving homes. Please take a moment to meet some of the dogs, cats and other companion animals at the shelter! To see all adoptable animals right now, visit www.azhumane.org/findapet.

p E T O F T H E M O N T H

Austin


pARTIES Barneys New York Grand Opening

A tOP ShOPBarneys opens its doors at Scottsdale Fashion Square

CUttInG-eDGe COUtUreSherry Engle in a dress she designed

ChIC AnD SAvvY GMDiane Schwartz

A FAShIOn FOrWArD FAMILYMichelle Blincoe and priscilla Nicholas with Tanya Rietz victoria

GlimcherMelissa and Brent Leonesio

tom Simon and Jennifer Mumford

Jeffery Goldstein and Sherry engle

eileen Yeung and Kim Yeung-Yoe

Michelle Blincoe and Priscilla nicholas

with tanya rietz Diane Schwartz


BREAKFASTS Key to the Cure

LADIeS OF the hOUrBeautifully dressed event chairs Kathy Brown and Cathy Keenan

On the CAtWALKHip and tawny designs for fall

rAISInG the BArSaks Fifth Avenue’s project pink has raised $32 million to fund women’s cancer research.

Janette Bell and Diane Might

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Any woman who’s dreamed of having a top talent in fash-ion design a fanciful, one-of-a-kind ward-robe just for her will be captivated by this exhibit.

Geoffrey Beene: Trapeze is drawn from the private collection of clothes owned by patsy Tarr, a prominent supporter of dance in New York and publisher of 2wice magazine. Most of the pieces Beene made for Tarr go way beyond utility to the edge of conceptual art. The exhibit is about clothes, of course, but it’s about the relationship between a top cli-ent and a designer, too.

Beene, who died in 2004 at age 77, loved the circus. His resulting love of flamboyant dots, curves, dramatic wraps and folds is evi-dent in Tarr’s collection. They blend almost organically with Tarr’s interest in dance.

Beene went into business in 1963. Tarr bought these clothes in the 1980s and ‘90s. Specially designed mannequins will be suspended from the phoenix Art Museum’s ceiling displaying these fantastic clothes.

“No part of a Beene wardrobe was ever out of style; indeed subsequent purchases sim-ply revealed his ideas in more depth. And of course there was the originality, the wit, the materials and lightness,” Tarr said.

Is fashion art and does it belong in a museum?

Every fashion designer can only hope. And every woman who ever want-ed to wear the only dress of its kind in the world can only dream.

The exhibit opens Nov. 7 at the Phoenix Art Museum. It closes March 7.

Chiffon Gown by Geoffrey Beene

Silk Jersey by Geoffrey Beene


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The Kidney Foundation’s Women’s Board has

been hosting this popular event for 30 years

now, and it would be hard to find a fund-

raiser in the Valley that generates more excite-

ment among book lovers than the Authors

luncheon. The event, held this year on Nov. 14

at the Arizona Biltmore, was spearheaded by

the late Erma Bombeck. The list of best-selling

writers who have given time to this fundraiser

read like a who’s who of the publishing world.

This year’s emcee will be broadcaster (and

writer) larry King. Writers will include Valerie

Bertinelli with a book about her life and strug-

gles. In other words, Kidney Foundation Board

president Jane Christensen and 2009 Authors

luncheon chairman leah Hoffman langerman

are keeping things going strong in this 30th

year of a great tradition.

how do you find and select authors for the luncheon? This is a tremendous job for our

committee! We have been working closely

with publishers and authors for years

in order to feature best-selling authors

with fall releases. Our goal is to offer a

well-balanced selection of authors from

different genres.

So, who are this year’s authors? Valerie Bertinelli, Barbara Taylor Bradford,

Ellie Krieger, A.J. Jacobs and John Sandford.

Anything else new? larry King will be our new emcee this

year! Our authors keep this event new

every year.

exactly what is the Dinner with the Authors the night before?

A dinner is hosted in a private residence

the Friday night prior to the luncheon for our

authors, the Women’s Board and luncheon

patrons exceeding $5,000. This is a special

opportunity to meet our authors in a relaxed,

intimate environment.

The Kidney Foundation Authors luncheon

C H A R I T Y S p O T l I G H T


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This beautiful British actress got her film career off the ground as a lovely Bond girl in 1973’s Live and Let Die. Her film and TV roles since that breakthrough moment are too numerous to mention, but readers will remember her as the female lead in the 12-part miniseries, War and Remembrance. On a lighter note, the classy lady lit up the dance floor on sea-son five of Dancing With the Stars. She lives in Malibu with her husband, James Keach, and their twin boys, age 14. She’s a celebrity ambassador for Childhelp and regularly gives time to the organization that is dedicated to preventing and treating child abuse.

What is your idea of perfect happiness? Being around people I love. Enjoying good health for myself and family.

Where would you most like to live? Right where I live now.

What trait do you most deplore in yourself? Impatience.

What trait do you most deplore in others? Dishonesty.

What do you dislike about your appearance? My age.

What do you consider your greatest accomplishment? Raising my splendid children.

What historic musician or group would you like to see in concert? Mozart.

What’s your most cherished inanimate possession? The wedding ring my husband gave me.

What do you consider the greatest decade for your occupation? probably the miniseries I did in the 1980s and ‘90s. First, I Ioved making East of Eden and then War and Remembrance. I also loved playing Maria Callas in Onassis: The Richest Man in the World. I won an Emmy for that performance.

What is your motto? Always live with an open heart. If your heart is open, love will always find its way in.

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The phoenix Symphony’s New Year’s Eve Gala

C H A R I T Y S p O T l I G H T

This year, the theme for the phoenix Symphony’s New Year’s Eve Gala will be An Evening in Casablanca. The fundraiser will fill the Grand Ballroom of the Westin Kierland Resort with music, dancing and dining. As far as the music goes, you won’t get much bet-ter than this crew: The phoenix Symphony, of course, will provide a glorious sound.

how did you come up with the theme? We were looking for something classic and timeless and something that represented hope and celebration during a period of adversity.

Who are the chairs and how do you know each other? linda Miller is the gala chair. Connie Jungbluth and Carolyn Eynon are co-chairs. We met through the phoenix Symphony’s Allegro group and board. We all have common interests, our husbands enjoy each other’s company and, of course, we share a love for orchestral music and want to see it preserved for all Arizonans to enjoy.

Anything special people should know about the evening? The Westin Kierland Resort has discounted room rates for gala attendees so they can welcome 2010 in a fabulous hotel and not worry about driving home. They are also offering a “kids camp” for children so little ones can have their own special party while you dance in the new year.

What does the money raised go toward? The proceeds from the gala go toward the phoenix Symphony’s music education and outreach programs. What many don’t know is that the phoenix Symphony serves over 80,000 school children each year. This orchestra now provides the only exposure many children ever have to classical music. Because of school budget cuts many school kids never learn about composers, conductors or hear what an entire orchestra sounds like. It is heartwarming to watch a child listen to the symphony and then actually try an instrument themselves through the symphony’s programs. You can see their faces light up with possibility and hope.

For more information about this event, call 602.452.0425.


the COUPLe Ms. Janell Richardson of Scottsdale

Mr. John Grady of Manhattan Beach, Calif.

Meet the PArentS Mr. and Mrs. Brad and Jinger Richardson of Scottsdale

Mr. and Mrs. Steve and Marianne Grady of Manhattan Beach

nUPtIALS Trump National Golf Club, Rancho palos Verdes, Calif.

the reCePtIOn Trump National Golf Club

the rInG Custom design by John Yourk Jewelry Designs

the FLOWerS l.A. premier (James Story orchids, ranunculus, peonies)

the BrIDAL GOWn Melissa Sweet

the PhOtOGrAPher John Boone

the hOneYMOOn Costa Rica

SOMethInG DIFFerent % Bagpiper Bill Boetticher surprised guests and the groom when

he played Scotland the Brave during the recessional.

% Colors were gray, red and persimmon. Bridesmaids wore persimmon shoes with gray dresses, while the bride wore red shoes.

lucky penny designs provided …

% Small silver lanterns were used as guests were led to their seats.

% Tables numbers had the couple’s engagement photos and an Irish wedding blessing on the back.

W E D D I N G B E l l S


Woody Waldrop always had a smile on his

face. That’s how I will always remember one

of the finest gentlemen I’ve known. Woody,

like his much missed and much adored wife,

Carol, passed to the heavens after a battle

with cancer.

I was first introduced to Woody shortly after

I purchased Trends in late 2000. He and his

wife, who had been a constant fixture of the

social scene for decades, found love and mar-

ried in their early 60s. I remember once while

lunching with Woody at Frank and lupe’s, a

restaurant where he would often take clients,

he told me that Carol was the love of his life!

His comments were very touching.

When Woody died late this summer the com-

munity was still reeling from the passing of

Carol, who had suffered a far faster fate than

her equally terminal husband. It’s still shocking

to believe that one of the greatest couples in

the circle of philanthropy is gone. As we kick

off the social season I still find myself looking

through the crowd for both of them.

I think we are all better people for having

known Woody Waldrop. He touched the com-

munity in such an elegant and sincere manner.

His sophistication, his love of baseball and,

more importantly, his love for his wife and

community made this a man to envy. I imagine

Carol dressed in a red gown and Woody in a

tuxedo dancing above the clouds in heaven.

R E M E M B E R I N G

Remembering ... Woody Waldrop

By Bill Dougherty

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