Deconstructing Beauty
October 2006
By Katie Derdoski and Jayne Haugen Olson
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“She’s unique in a cookie-cutter world.”
Stephanie Lake, 33, creative director, Bonnie
Cashin Foundation. Nominated by Margot Siegel
Photo by William Clark
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“They catch the eye, whether at a gala affair or catching a film in Uptown.”
Roy
Smalley, 54, financial adviser and former Minnesota Twins player, and wife,
Christine Smalley, 54. Mpls.St.Paul pick.
Photo by William Clark
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“Tony’s naturally clean-cut features combined with tattooed-pierced-rock ’n’ roll style is intriguing. ”
Tony Perella, 32, bartender. Spotted by Katie
Derdoski
Photo by William Clark
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“Avril’s charm extends beyond her gorgeous features and Caribbean accent to her wicked intelligence and appetite for life. Ihsan naturally follows suit.”
Avril Karam, 34, freelance makeup artist (MAC,
Chanel) and University of Minnesota employee, with son Ihsan,
8 months. Nominated by Katie Derdoski
Photo by William Clark
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“Reminiscent of a young Jack Nicholson.”
Matt
Bakkom, 37, artist. Mpls.St.Paul pick.
Photo by William Clark
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“His figure is the envy of every woman—they want his hips! He also has a huge heart for causes in the community.”
Pamela
Diamond, 53, philanthropy catalyst, and Doug Melroe, 40, The Firm. Nominated by
each other.
Photo by William clark
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“Leslie’s passion to improve the world is infectious. Her kind face, beautiful voice, and sincerity pull you in.”
Leslie Ball, 51, writer, performer, seminarian.
Nominated by Katie Derdoski
Photo by William Clark
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“He’s a cute, sexy metrosexual. But mainly, he is a gentle, upfront, honest, and kind man with integrity, concern, and drive that makes him beautiful on several levels.”
Keyvan Talebi, 34, owner, Bellanotte, reVamp,
View. Nominated by Christopher Hopkins
Photo by William Clark
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“Her sparkling personality animates her outer beauty. She’s a great symbol of mature beauty.”
Terra H., 48, makeup artist and newly signed Ford
model. Mpls.St.Paul pick
Photo by William Clark
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“It is Ingrid’s job to make other people look beautiful, and she is successful because she has her own rock-solid sense of self and individuality.”
Ingrid Werthmann, 33, fashion photographer.
Nominated by Anne Rodenberg
Photo by William Clark
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“Two striking women. One beautiful relationship.”
Jeanne Graham, 48, U.S. Magistrate Court judge,
and Kim Carlson, 46, businesswoman and green living maven (EarthSmart Consumer).
Nominated by Billy Beson
Photo by William Clark
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“Renée’s soft, sweet appearance is augmented with a fierce intelligence and brilliant take on design.”
Renée Cheng, 43, University of Minnesota
professor and architect. Nominated by Katie Derdoski
Photo by William Clark
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“He’s hot, stylish, and sexy.”
Ini
Iyamba, 34, owner, Ivy. Mpls.St.Paul pick
Photo by William Clark
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“Wholesome and all-American. But the scar from twice taking a puck in the face—that’s Minnesota beautiful.”
Gino Guyer, 22, formerGopher hockey center.
Mpls.St.Paul pick
Photo by William Clark
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“She’s a little bit granola, she’s a little bit rock ’n’ roll.”
Amy Mattila, 30, bodyworker and co-owner of The Dogwood Studio. Spotted by
William Clark
Photo by William Clark
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“Besides his dashing Irish face, his charisma can charm anyone.”
Kieran Folliard, 50, owner of Kieran’s, The
Local, The Liffey. Nominated by Katie Derdoski
Photo by William Clark
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“The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree.”
Three generations of beauty: Jessica Hilde, 34,
model, writer; Eleanor Mady, 92, co-owner, Two’s Company; Sandra Mangel, 63,
interior designer. Mpls.St.Paul pick
Photo by William Clark
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“Humble, positive, beautiful—nothing gets her down, not even chemo.”
Karen Italia, 43, marketing, Regis Corporation. Nominated by Jayne
Haugen Olson
Photo by William Clark
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“An influential face and voice for the fashion community .”
Sara
Rodgers, 50, Mall of America fashion specialist. Mpls.St.Paul pick.
Photo by William Clark
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“These models are kind, generous, and unique people. They contribute to the lives of others—not because they advertise products, but because they exemplify what it means to be beautiful, inside and out.”
The Professional Beauties: Lalita Zapata, 24;
Kevin Fennell, 52; Katie Wade, 21; Lauren Wade, 18. Nominated by Susan Wehmann,
Wehmann Models and Talent.
Photo by William Clark
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“It’s easy to be a beauty if you’re born with the ‘right’ genes, but it’s a whole lot more impressive if you have to work at it and succeed!”
Barbie “Q”, ageless, male actress. Nominated by
Scott Mayer
Photo by William Clark
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“Her eyes have this ability to channel old soul one moment—and innocent girl the next.”
Reena Jackson, 36, corporate sales training.
Nominated by Jayne Haugen Olson
Photo by William Clark
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“She’s that stylish woman in our office building we all admire.”
Debra Okafor, 50, receptionist, LarsonAllen.
Mpls.St.Paul pick.
Photo by William Clark
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“A testament to Patti Soskin’s good taste—he’s yum!”
Robbie Soskin, 47, CEO of Compass. Mpls.St.Paul
pick.
Photo by William Clark
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