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MAMIE WALTON The doyenne of Chicago's society scene keeps a social calendar that would wear out women half her age. W alton—a former dancer and singer—maintains her energy through a dutiful daily exercise routine that keeps her in leading-lady form: "I can still lift my leg over my head," she divulges. Age: 84. Lives: Gold Coast. LAtest project: I'm being honored as a "Woman of Vision" by the Illinois Eye Bank in June. cAuses cLosest to my heArt: Bipolar Foundation, Service Club of Chicago, and the Howard Brown Health Center, to name a few. Best known for: My sense of humor. most proud of: My life with my [late] husband. We were soul mates. guiLty pLeAsure: I love chocolate, but I'm not supposed to have it now. I've learned at this stage, though, not to feel guilty, just to eat it and enjoy it. BeAuty secret: My grandmother always told me that if I drank warm water with a slice of lemon every morn- ing, it would keep my skin beautiful. Advice to my 16-yeAr-oLd seLf: I never took any advice when I was 16, because I thought I knew it all. Beauté: Velvet Mineral Pressed Powder Foundation in Light Golden, Amazing cosmetics ($36). Sephora, 108 N. State St., 312-263-8688; sephora.com. EverStrong Deep Replenishing Masque, L'oréal ($6). Target, 1154 S. Clark St., 312-212-6300; target.com. Capture Totale Intensive Night Restorative Rich Crème, dior ($145). Saks Fifth Avenue, 700 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-6500; saks.com. Body Souffle, moroccanoil ($52). Bluemercury, 2208 N. Halsted St., 773-327-6900; bluemercury.com Apparel: White top, Walton's own. Jean Schlumberger earrings ($17,000) and brooch ($22,500), tiffany & co. 730 N. Michigan Ave., 312-944-7500; tiffany.com michiganavemag.com 127