90265 MALIBU LIFE & STYLE magazine
Ringin’ in the
HOLIDAYS with
ISSUE No 3
Rachel
ROBERTS
in memory of
BUTTONS KALUHIOKALANI
photo by Jeff Divine
1959-2013
90265 ma l ibu l ife & style magazine
editor in chief creative director
architectural+landscape editor
cece woods
automotive editor
yvette gilpin shin takei beauty editor
executive editor
tara owens
STEVE WOODS
community editors
managing editor
linda AtKinson
lisa marie elwes janet kurbikoff copy editor
adam webb editor at large
dir. of development+ graphics+production
marcia beverly director of editorial photography
peter augustin director of media relations
cynthia banuelos director of public relations
birungi ives
jenny hardy entertainment editor
matt diamond executive administrative editor
addison altendorf fashion editor
ashley pennington food editor
jessica white hot topic editor
jackie robbins images editor, moving + ROB TAYLOR National sales Manager Tricia Baak BAAK MEDIA 310-861-2225 tb@baakmedia.com
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lifestyle editor
susan burger men’s fashion editor geffrey s. yabes music editor
tatum hengel sports editor
royce clayton sustainable living editor
claudia taylor Published by Rock & Revolution Media
contributing photographers
cover photo: peter augustin
contributing video editor
adam guy, adamthaddeus.com Arto Saari, artosaari.com emily goodman, emilygoodman.com
photo by Adam Guy
We are the music makers, And we are the dreamers of dreams, Wandering by lone sea-breakers, And sitting by desolate streams; World-losers and world-forsakers, On whom the pale moon gleams: Yet we are the movers and shakers Of the world for ever, it seems. -Arthur O’Shaughnessy, “Ode,” 1874
david yanez cultural arts photographer
ON THE COVER The Elder Statesman’s cashmere summer cap, Mollusk’s Saladita one piece, mollusksurfshop.com, Finn Jewelry‘s mako tooth necklace, finnjewelry.com, Minor Obsessions star necklace, minorobsessions.com.
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in this issue N.3 2013
1. Ringing in the Holidays with Rachel Roberts 2. Women Supporting Women, Hand and Cloth 3. Shop Local - Malibu’s Entrepenurial Spirit 4. Norton Wisdom 5. Lobsterlicious 6. Wining Our Way Through Malibu
bu+who
MALIBU calypso opening COUNTRY MART Calypso St. Barth kicked off its new store at the Malibu Country Mart recently with an event hosted by local realtor Madison Hildebrand. Festive cocktails and appetizers mixed with partygoers who enjoyed a VIP discount to shop the latest collection, with a percentage of proceeds benefitting the Boys and Girls Club of Malibu Teen Center.
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daryl hannah
DARYL HANNAH
photography making waves
Daryl Hannah is known for many roles in front of the camera portraying iconic unforgettable characters – from Blade Runner to Splash, Steel Magnolias to Kill Bill. She is also known for her willingness to be a figure head for critical environmental issues - fighting for justice for farmers, and of late, working to catalyze awareness about the dangers of our continuing dependance on fossil fuels and petro chemical agriculture, whilst highlighting solutions to the crisis these practices bring.
bu + who daryl hannah Daryl’s local love for Malibu runs deep. We discussed many of her secret soul spots that still remain undiscovered by the public at large. In true Malibu local style, we decided it is best to keep it that way but we still want to share a few visions of what she loves. Through the eyes of Daryl. Her photography captures the light and joy to be found in nature, here in the town we are blessed to call home.
- Claudia Taylor
DARYL HANNAH
photography making waves
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GRILLED malibu HOLIDAYS LOBSTER
It is a very special time of year...Avocados dripping from the trees, Meyer lemons floating like luminescent golden orbs calling to be picked, pomegranates as bright as neon flashing out “eat me” from the trees above - bountiful and beautiful. One of our favorite, most delicious local treasures makes itself a bit harder to harvest. It is lobster season folks - and the bugs are better than ever this year! On a side note, did you know that our California Spiny Lobster is actually a crayfish which has no claws? It is true. But also true - even lacking claws, the tails are arguably as sweet, or sweeter, than their popular cousins from Maine. So, what is the best way to cook this spiny delicacy? The real ‘secret’ to cooking lobster is always to keep it simple.
Here is a fast and easy-to-follow recipe for you to enjoy our coastal bounty straight from the salt water to your grill, seasoned with either drawn butter or ghee.
- Split and clean the lobsters. You can gently put them to sleep in the freezer - and then use a cleaver to split the entire carcass in half.
- Remove the green and orange gross tomale from the head area. (For those more adventurous who like a gamier flavor, leave it in)
- Dress the lobster with good extra virgin olive oil, salt + pepper.
- Preheat your grill for 20 minutes until it is super hot (450 degrees). I like to throw some fresh bay leaves and rosemary right on the flames.
- Grill your lobster shell-side down for 6-8 minutes with the grill top lowered to enhance the smokiness.Then lift the lid and flip the bugs for 1-3 minutes for grill marks and browning. Lobster is a tender meat so take care not to over cook. That is it! Pour on the Chardonnay Reduction and serve. Let your guests remove the meat from the sunset colored shells themselves - they will appreciate them even more. To further help you get into the holiday spirit, try this Cranberry Pomegranate White Wine Reduction. (10 minute prep - serves 4)
2 oz dry Chardonnay 1/2 cup chicken stock 2 TBS unsalted butter or Ghee 1 Tsp Lemon Juice 1 TBS fine chopped shallots 2 TBS fresh Pomegranate Seeds and / or 2 TBS Fresh Cranberries 1 tsp agave or raw sugar
- Put wine/stock/butter in a small saucepan at back of grill while the bugs cook.
- Stir the bottom occasionally until you see it has reduced by half
- Add the rest of the ingredients for the final minute.
Cheers! Claudia Taylor Sustainable Style Editor
Photos: Taylor Projects
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holiday baking with heather gardner Every time the holidays roll around, I feel excitement and gratefulness. It is a time to celebrate family, take in the beauty and true meaning of the season, and relish in the traditions that have been lovingly created over the years. And, it is a time to be intentional about not getting wrapped up in the commercialism and materialism of the season; remembering what this time is really all about. One way that I find this balance is to give gifts to family and friends that have been handcrafted from the heart and finished with beautiful wrapping. Each year, my mother and I have a tradition of getting together in early December to bake goodies. Currently one of our top favorites has been Chocolate Dipped Almond Biscotti. We have tried various recipes each year, from Hazelnut to Lavender; but the Almond Biscotti is the one we gravitate to time and time again. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour (try substituting your favorite gluten-free flour if you prefer) 1 cup sugar ½ cup slivered almonds, chopped and toasted ¾ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon almond extract 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1 large egg white, lightly beaten Cooking spray Your favorite dark chocolate; 75 to 80% cacao Recipe: -Preheat oven to 350 degrees -Add flour, sugar, almonds, soda, and salt in a large bowl -Combine extracts, eggs, egg white in a bowl and add to flour mixture until blended (dough will be dry) -Take out the dough and put it on a lightly floured surface; kneading lightly 7 times. -Shape the dough into a long roll and place on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray. It should be about a 1 inch thickness. -Bake at 350 for 30 minutes, remove from baking sheet and cool for 10 minutes -Cut roll diagonally into pieces about 1/2“ sized slices. Place the slices face down on the baking sheet -Reduce oven temperature to 325 degrees and bake for 10 minutes. Turn cookies over and bake another 10 minutes on the opposite side. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on the wire rack. (Biscotti will be slightly soft in the center and will harden as they cool). -Once biscotti is completely cooled (I usually wait an hour or so) melt chocolate in double broiler or in microwave. -Place melted chocolate in rectangular glass piece for easier dipping. Dip the bottom section of the biscotti in chocolate and lay on parchment paper to dry, for about ½ hour. Once the biscotti is completely dry, I store them in air tight containers with parchment paper on the bottom. When it’s time to prepare for gifting, I get some small plastic wrapping bags or canning jars that are large enough for the height of the biscotti. Each year I love to select my gift wrapping colors, which are usually neutrals; white or natural gift wrapping paper with burlap or golden ribbons. I also wrapped some Organic Apricot and Blackberry Jam we made together as a family that we harvested from our garden earlier this year and used some decorative berries that grow around our home for the final touches. Happy Holidays and I hope that this year you will discover or enhance your own unique traditions of celebrating with those you love during this wonderful season! Heather Gardner is the owner and designer of her signature collection of bohemian inspired designs. Pictured here is the Malibu agate cuff with black snakeskin leather wrapped and ready for holiday giving! heathergardner.com
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ENTREPENEURIAL malibu’s SPIRIT
Interviews by Jackie Robbins Photographs Jeff Herrera
With so much talk in the community about preserving Malibu, and the type of businesses we love to support and/or love to hate, I thought it would be appropriate to stop by and visit some of our longest vested small business owners in their shops and spaces. Although this group of business Professionals are small in stature and self-invested, they are mighty to have survived the “thick and the thin” of it, in this, our fair and sunny town. I asked each business owner these questions: 1) Their name, business name and location; 2) how many years they had been in business; 3) why did they choose to do business in Malibu; 4) What is the most important and rewarding business tactic they use to help their business survive; and 5) What interesting thing or special service will they be offering to the community this holiday season and moving forward into 2014? Most of these storeowners were in their shops when I randomly dropped in, just like they are most of the time when we all go shopping. To me, this adds to the value we all receive when we shop. The values from having the owner in-store include but are not limited to: feeling as if we, as the customer, are being greeted by an old friend who knows and cares about us and our family; having someone who retains knowledge of our shopping likes and dislikes; feeling the appreciation of an owner to someone that gives them repeat business; and their willingness to fulfill our needs and give us 100% satisfaction. Remember our community small business friends this holiday season, because they remember us all year long!
Melissa Moore
Owner of Toy Crazy The Malibu Country Mart “15 years. We chose Malibu because we live here and so do all of our employees. Malibu is a fun family community and we love all the cute kids who shop here. The personal relationships that we have with our customers are really important to us. Everyone who comes in is our friend! Our best tactic for business survival is personal customer service, free gift-wrap, shipping and local delivery. We love to chitchat with our customers long after they grow out of our store. Santa shops here and we have a “wish list”. We post Santa’s “nice” list for all our local kids! So don’t be “naughty!” www.gotoycrazy.com
Gene Arnold
owner of The Vitamin Barn Colony Shopping Center “25 years. I chose Malibu because the community best reflected my business philosophy. My best tactic for business survival is #1 customer service. Always be Listening. We are cutting edge, we keep up with the newest trends in nutrition.” www.Californianatural.net
Mike and Shannon
the “Karma Dealers” local nightclubs & music venues “17 years. Malibu forever! It’s by the beach and it’s the best. Our best business tactic for business survival is that we always tell the truth when we play. We offer music and love, and we support the arts in our events in “Shannon’s Rock and Roll Circus”. karmadealers@gmail.com
Levon Akopyan
Owner of European Shoe Repair Cross Creek Plaza “25 years. Initially, choosing Malibu was a decision my father made, as I was only 20 years old at the time. However, shortly after, the shop became my sole responsibility. I chose to stay in Malibu and nurture the business as it was. It is a great place with wonderful people. My philosophy is simple -- I treat my customers like I want to be treated, with respect, care and honesty. Word of mouth is the best type of advertising for a business and I’m blessed to have such positive feedback from the Malibu community, in addition to loyalty, which extends beyond these boundaries and surprisingly across the States. I typically have specials throughout the year through various local publications and donate services for local charities.” euroshuz@yahoo.com
Mark Ridgway
Owner of Malibu Seafood 25653 Pacific Coast Highway “42 years. We chose Malibu because we loved the small town feel in the beginning and we feel it’s still that way today. Our best business tactic and number one priority is serving the community on a year-round basis, not just catering to the summer tourist trade. For the holiday season, call our manager Cathy Scott, she’ll arrange for you to enjoy our creative holiday platters while everyone is entertaining.” www.malibuseafood.com
Jefferson Wagner
Owner OF Zuma Jay Surfboards 22775 Pacific Coast Highway
“38 years. I choose Malibu because I live here, own my home here, raised my daughter here and plan to die here! I truly enjoy serving the community in many ways. My best tactics for business survival include; staying focused on local events, remembering repeat customers, being fair on pricing, having hard-goods that other stores don’t stock and saying thank you, a lot. We always offer: no song and dance, no bait and switch, no funny programs for board purchases -just service and square deals.” www.zumajays.com
Tom Cosentino and Family
Cosentino’s Flower Shop & Nursery 21201 Pacific Coast Highway & 25019 Pacific Coast Highway “40 years. We like waking up in paradise every day; it’s like a living dream! The people and the relationships we have mean a lot to us. Our best business tactic is hopefully having a TRUE interest in people, one that reflects that we feel our customers are like our family. We will provide, once again, all of your holiday needs: poinsettias, wreaths, garlands, Christmas trees, centerpieces and much more.” www.cosentinoflowers.com
Claudio Borin
Owner of The Sage Room Malibu 28915 Pacific Coast Highway
“13 years. We choose Malibu because it reminds us so much of Claudio’s hometown of Sanremo in Italy. It is a beautiful place with beautiful people and we are very blessed to have a business here. Our best business tactic is yelp and trip advisor. Moma Rosa will be coming for her annual visit in January 2014! www.sageroommalibu.com
Diana Day
Owner of Encore The Malibu Country Mart “24 years. I chose Malibu because of the people and the location. My best business tactic is personal service and making shopping at Encore fun! I buy with my clients in mind. I find and sell clothing that can transform my client to their beautiful best for special occasions. For the holidays, I carry fabulous gift ideas and stunning party clothes. I maintain convenient shopping hours. For 2014 I’ll be showing a lot of one-of-a-kind pieces.” www.encoremalibu.com
Jackie Robbins
Owner/artist of Leather Waves “39 years. I chose Malibu because I adore my clientele and my personal lifestyle in this unique beach community. My best business tactic is personalized service by listening carefully to what my client wants and then performing to the best of my ability, using my expert skills, creativity and sense of style, satisfaction is guaranteed! I’m combining rich color with interesting and varied textures in my leather designs. I still make well-loved standards like purses, wallets, belts, key chains, cuff bracelets and hats. And I continue to specialize in custom-fit jackets, shearling coats, pants, shirts and vests. I have added a new label, “No-Animal Leather”, known as faux leather, suede and fur options for clients who want a choice. www.leatherwaves.com
Michelle Mortell
Owner of Ambience Medispa Malibu Country Mart “12 years. Malibu has been my hometown since 1971 so it felt natural for me to have a business here. My best tactic for business survival is providing high quality service while maintaining affordable prices. This allows my clients to enjoy pampering themselves with our fabulous treatments on a more regular basis. This holiday season we plan on offering packages of facials, spray tanning and our newest treatment CHAVUTI - an Indian massage, great for toning, body re-sculpting and pain relief. www.ambienceskinandbody.com
Jillian Rydell
owner of Pinnacle 28925 Pacific Coast Highway “35 years. My Mom was one of the two founding owners and I chose Malibu because I love it here. I live here, I play here and can try the life of “Mom’s and Pop’s” here. My best tactics for business survival are social media, personalized service and donations to local events, schools and charities. Our locals always get 10% off. We will be celebrating Small Business Saturday with “Buy One Get One”/50% off. We do trunk shows with local designers on a continuing basis.” www.pinnaclemalibu.com
Scott Sutphen
Owner of The Malibu Shaman The Malibu Country Mart “31 years. I chose Malibu because of the amazing people I encounter daily. Malibu folk are a special breed, plus it’s exciting and stimulating. My best tactic for business survival is to provide excellent customer service with a smile. We do things old school here a little taste of hippie mixed with good advice and magical products. Our most interesting service is our Psychic Readings. They are fun, accurate and very intuitive.” www.themalibushaman.com
Louis Torres
Owner of Malibu Gallery Art and Framing 22625 Pacific Coast Highway
“32 years. I choose Malibu because of “The People.” I love the people I work for and I love what I do, framing. My best tactic for business survival is quality service and friendship. For the holiday season I promise to have your work finished in time! www.malibugallery.com
Sherman Baylin
owner of Sherman’s Place Zuma Beach Plaza “26 years. I chose Malibu because the local people tend to look at animal companionship and care in a more progressive way and they take more conscientious responsibility for their pets. My best tactic for business survival is REAL personal service, which means that if someone needs emergency care they can call me and I will be there. For now and as always I will stay open and serve you. Do I have a website? I wax and have all my teeth, that’s it! shermansdoghouse@yahoo.com
Happy Holidays and Good Cheer to All from
90265 Malibu Life and Style Magazine!
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modeling the perfect Rachel Roberts malibu lifestyle Photos by Peter Augustin Forward by: Cece Woods Interview by Savannah Gardner Stylist: Eileen Hayes Hair + Makeup: Chie Sasaki
The Elder Statesman’s cooked cashmere shorts, cashmere cap and bracelets, elder-statesman.com, The Elder Statesman’s cashmere fin rib tank, Barneys. com, crow skull necklace, theturquoisebohemian.com, Hoorsenbuhs white gold ring, hoorsenbuhs.com.
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On a beautiful November morning overlooking Paradise Cove, model and photographer Rachel Roberts reveals to 90265 magazine and longtime friend Savannah Gardner how bohemian sensibility lies at the heart of her laid back surfer style. Having already been photographed by icons Annie Lebowitz, Bruce Weber and Peter Beard, supermodel status will surely not elude her, if she so chooses. While she may be young and stylish, she is also a very serious artist, achieving the coveted one woman show in New York featuring her photographic nude series and participating in a number of group shows. Her versatility and omnipresence aside, if there is something to be learned from Roberts and her cohort in this interview, it is that true intelligence is not illegible, nor is it self-serious, which is how Rachel Roberts has mastered a modest, yet magical, Malibu lifestyle. -CW S: As a native, tell me what it was like for you growing up in Malibu. R: I loved the time I spent in Malibu. I made the most important friends that I have to this day. We moved to Malibu from Laurel Canyon, and before that we were living in Manhattan, so Malibu was a different pace, but I felt right at home immediately. I fell head over heels in love with the beach, and the nature aspect of Malibu. My favorite memories are taking the bus up and down the PCH in the summer to go to various beaches – mainly Surfrider… to meet cute boys. We used to start sing-alongs on the bus! Or when the mudslides happened we brought a boom box out onto the PCH and were dancing in the street. Just endless summer days, hanging with friends, listening to music, sun kissed skin, saltwater hair - that’s what I remember.
The Elder Statesman’s Holy Bell dress, elder-statesman.com
S: I know you’ve traveled a lot, how has traveling changed your perspective of Malibu? R: I realized I might have taken it for granted a little bit. When you’re traveling and away for so long, you realize how important home is, and maybe where home really is. S: What inspires your sense of style? R: I think clothes have this magic quality of making you feel different ways. Like a jacket, or a dress, or a shoe, whatever it is you put on can make you feel a certain way. Sometimes you want to feel sexy, sometimes serious, or cozy and you can dress accordingly. I love that clothes have that power - it’s so fun. More specifically, I’m very inspired by design, material, how something feels, how it moves, what it evokes. S: How would you describe Malibu style? R: It’s very casual. I often find myself in a room and I’m way overdressed - but it’s always wonderful and comfortable. You know, jean shorts, hippie dresses, vintage pieces, Uggs, bathing suits, cozy sweaters and… zoris. The surf culture has a huge impact on the local style, which I love. It’s very cool. S: What are zoris?! R: Flip-flops! My dad has always called them zoris. It’s a really old-school term. My dad’s an old-school surfer dude, born and raised in Portuguese Bend, so I know some good old-school terms thanks to him! S: Your mom, Esme, was a very successful model. How did she influence your being in the fashion world? R: I think she realized that, like her, I was very independent from a young age and I had such a hunger, a lust for life. I literally could not wait to travel and get out in the world. I can’t think of a better vehicle to do that than modeling. S: You’re also a photographer. Do you like taking pictures or modeling better? R: Oh boy, that’s a good question! I go back-and-forth.
Rachels own silk slip dress
on a perfect Malibu day.....
WAKING UP CHECKING THE SURF, laying in the sun, making dinner, mellow... TAKING A BEACH WALK...”
Raquel Allegra’s silk tie-dye dress, barneys.com, The Elder Statesman’s cashmere Fischer Phil cap, Vintage green silk slip dress worn underneath.
S: I feel like I don’t see many female photographers in the fashion industry, why is that? R: You know I think it has something to do with being in charge. Whether people want to hear it or not, people are more comfortable with a man being in charge. I literally have had an editor of a big magazine tell me he loves my work, I’m very talented, but I’m too young and too pretty, he can’t hire me. I’ve also been the photographer on set with a group of women and I felt they were uncomfortable with me being in charge. I think they would’ve been more comfortable having a man or someone who is older. It’s discouraging. I have found it difficult to break into the photography world. So much so that that was the reason I started modeling again. I’m hoping as I get older I will face less judgment and be able to shoot more. S: Do you go by Ray or Rachel? R: This is a very long story that I won’t bore you with! But my modeling name is Ray Roberts and I use my full name for my photography. S: Cooking is one of your passions, what is your favorite dish to prepare? R: My favorite activity in life is to sit down with someone I love, eat a bowl of pasta, and have a glass of red wine. I make the best pasta sauce, so that would have to be it. S: You have a Westfalia van - I feel like that’s a huge part of your lifestyle. Tell me a little about that. R: Yes, my van! I grew up with VW vans. My great-grandmother had a yellow Doka, my grandfather has always had his Vanagon, and my dad had a Westphalia at one point. I come from a long line of hippies! I have taken some epic road trips in my van. I’ve been to nearly all the US states and 2 Canadian provinces and we plan on venturing even further! I will have that van for the rest of my life.
The Elder Statesman’s Holy Bell dress, elder-statesman.com
Rachel’s own vintage dress.
S: What makes you laugh? R: Intimate little moments. The people that I know the best are the ones who make me laugh the hardest. And vice versa. S: What is your perfect Malibu day? R: Waking up, checking the surf, maybe surfing, taking a beach walk with Cy my dog and Patrick my boyfriend, having breakfast, laying in the sun, body surfing, making dinner. Just chilling at the beach with loved ones. Mellow. S: Patrick is also born and bred in Malibu. Did you guys know each other growing up? R: Actually, we played little league together when we were kids at the bluffs! S: Desert or forest? R: Desert S: Morning or night? R: Night S: Favorite musicians R: Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley, Neil Young.
Rachel Roberts photography has been featured in California culture mags, C Magazine and Santa Barbara magazine.
For more information go to www.RachelRobertsPhotography.com
For booking Ray Roberts, contact NEXT Models.
Rachel’s own dress and boot. The Elder Statesman’s Fisher Phil cap.
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Isabel Marant sweater, IsabelMarant.com, Nili Loten silk dress, nililotan.com, Nick Fouquet hat, nickfouquet.com .
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Isabel Marant sweater, IsabelMarant.com, Nili Loten silk dress, nililotan.com, Nick Fouquet hat, nickfouquet.com .
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her beautiful terroir
Carol Hoyt’s Fearless Real Women Can Make Wine Voyage Into The Grapes Written by Wendy Abrams
From Power Ranger babe to pioneer vintner, Carol Hoyt’s long legs carried her first into a theatrical first career. Now, her sublime locally grown Chardonnay grapes have their own legs landing the Malibu based Hoyt Family Vineyards label at the center of the local wine scene. From her drink all day Chardonnay, a 2010 Gold Medal Winner at 91 points, to 2010 Decoupage, a blend of Pinot Gris, Viognier and their oaky Chardonnay, a Silver Medal Winner at 87 points, she has proven she knows what she is doing. Carol conceived this stellar blend on instinct combined with her own personal ‘go for it’ manifesto in life and in wine. When their wine party got started, she personally oversaw the planting of chardonnay, merlot and malbec grapes on their property in 2001. “We didn’t know anything,” she smiles, adding, “We basically planted what we liked to drink.” That lack of self-consciousness carried her deeper into the realm of ‘goddess of the vines’ status as she mentions how Decoupage simply happened based on her desire. “I woke up one morning and said, I want to create a blend. My husband said really?” And so it goes. She blended Pinot Gris, Viognier aged in stainless steel, combined with their oaky buttery Chardonnay and voila, a party in your mouth and perfect screw top crisp beach wine that goes with everything plus an award! The notes? The idea is to taste the crispness of the Pinot Gris followed by the fruit of the Viognier, ending with the soft butter of the Chardonnay and it works. Clearly she is having a great time using her kitchen as her lab and the land as her muse. Her style is free range yet very specific regarding how she pairs flavors and uses the land and the local culture to dictate flavor profiles. Like many entrepreneurial women, the magic begins at home in the kitchen. While waiting for their first fruit, Carol decided to learn how to make wine, so with 100 pounds each of purchased cabernet and chardonnay grapes she did so in her kitchen. She’s the type of person you want to share a bottle of wine with while enjoying a good laugh. She is theatrical, warm, engaging and spirited – much like her wines. When I asked Carol if she was always a Chardonnay lover, she was a little dismissive and laughed. “When I first met my husband back in New York (when I was an actress) he ordered Chardonnay on our first date. I thought who is this guy drinking Chardonnay?” Carol and her husband Stephen have made The Hoyt Family Vineyards a 350 case a year Chardonnay vineyard. Their first crop was harvested in 2004. Over time, realizing that the climate was not conducive to merlot and malbec (too cool), Hoyt decided she wanted to “do one wine really, really well,” and grafted chardonnay grapes onto all the existing vines. She now has 1,600 chardonnay vines on just over an acre - all of which are handpicked at harvest. Her fearless experimentation and their combined love of the climate and living in Malibu has kept their wine business alive for over ten years. “We wanted to either live close enough to walk to the beach or grow grapes, and what seemed like a remote fantasy has been a tasty and interactive adventure. The family was embraced by the Malibu wine community and local wine icon Jim Palmer of Malibu Vineyards from the get go. “I remember Jim came by our first harvest and said, ‘I hear you guys are harvesting!’ Apparently word gets around when there is local talent.” “This is my new theater, it really is a creative art form,” she says. http://www.hoytfamilyvineyards.com
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UMBRIA REGION OF ITALY CANTINE LUNGAROTTI WINERY
This is a first in a series of mini travel guides to the Umbria Region of Italy presented by Jaguar USA.
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Hidden+Gems+of+Umbria CANTINE LUNGAROTTI Winery, Perugia, Italy
written by Shin Takei
Buon Giorno! As you wake up to the aroma of hot coffee, and open the window of your private cottage at Agriturismo Poggio Alle Vigne, the fresh morning air from the vineyard fills your room. You have a continental breakfast of delightful Italian pastry with fruits and cheese. The rustling of the vines in the mild wind beckons you for a walk. As you walk down the path and breathe the fresh morning air you feel like you are in heaven. But not yet, because you have an appointment at the BellaUve Vinotherapy Spa where you will be treated to a complete therapy with grapes - from baths to massages - and will be thoroughly cleansed, detoxed and relaxed. Smack dab in the center of Umbria along Autostrada A1 in Perugia, are the Giorgio Lungarotti Vineyards. A mere 180km (110 miles) or so north of Rome, Umbria itself is located in the center of Italy. Easily accessible by driving through beautiful countryside, the town of Assisi would be an excellent place to stay over while visiting the region. It was in the early 1960s that the late Giorgio Lungarotti revolutionized the family’s winemaking activities, making Lungarotti synonymous with Umbrian wines. Lungarotti is now headed by the 3 women of the family: Maria Grazia Lungarotti and her two daughters Chiara Lungarotti and Teresa Severini. The tradition and history of the vineyard and its roots are deeply imbedded in the region, and are carried forward today with much love and passion. Since the Lungarotti family had had vineyards for generations, Giorgio is credited with creating the specialized vineyards and being a pioneer of wines in Umbria. Maria Grazia is head of the Lungarotti Foundation, while Chiara and Teresa run the winery and other activities of the group.
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Hidden+Gems+of+Umbria These three ladies lead more than 120 employees who work and produce over 2.1 million barrels of wine per year, and because of their deep love and dedication, nothing is lost in the wonderful products they produce. The Lungarotti group consists of wineries, museums, olive oil production, grappa and balsamico production, a resort hotel with spa, restaurants and retreats. Maria Grazia Lungarotti heads the Lungarotti Foundation. With her background in literature and art history it was a natural challenge for her to start the Wine Museum in the 1970’s which through its art collections showcases the culture and history of wine making in the Mediterranean area and still today is unrivaled. Most recently (2000) she opened the Olive and Oil Museum, the other great product of the Mediterranean, illustrating the mythology and history of olive oil, including an impressive collection of antique oil lanterns. This all leads to the five-star resort Le Tre Vaselle and the BellaUve Vinotherapy Spa where visitors are pampered in luxury and comfort beyond expectation. The BellaUve Spa was the first in Umbria to feature therapy incorporating grapes. Additionally, visitors can dine at Le Melograne restaurant and take courses in cooking as well. If they do not stay at Le Tre Vaselle in the village, they can stay at private cottages amongst the vineyard and olive orchard called Agriturismo Poggio Alle Vigne where guests can relax and rejuvenate themselves.
There are sixteen varietals of reds and five whites, one vino spumante, a Vino Santo, two Grappa, Extra Virgin Olive Oil and a balsamico produced by Lungarotti vineyards. Their Rubesco Riserva Vigna Monticchio is considered the Lungarotti wine “par excellence.” Rubesco means “to blush” and is a Lungarotti trademark. It is a blend of Sangiovese and Canaiolo grapes and tasting notes suggest cherries, vanilla, crushed rock, some hints of oak, earth, herbs and floral. Additionally, they produce Rosso di Montefalco, Sagrantino, Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinot Grigio, Grechetto, and Chardonnay. Both Chiara Lungarotti and Teresa Severini are experts in wine making and have preserved the traditional and modern methods of viticulture. What is incredible is their concern and involvement to preserve nature which led them to incorporating biomass by recycling and using vine pruning residues to produce heat, hot water and refrigeration for the facilities. At the Montefalco estate, where they have a second, beautiful winery, organic farming has been incorporated and starting with the 2014 harvest has been certified “organic”. There is a lot to visit here as you enjoy the hospitality and feel the amount of love and passion that continues to be put into the 250 hectares of land. Now, you only have a couple of small problems - should you have their white Torre di Giano, Grechetto or Pinot Grigio for lunch, and the reds Rubesco Riserva or Sagrantino Passito with dinner? Buon Appetito!
For more information visit: http://lungarotti.it/en/index.php
Next we visit Nun Assisi Relais & Spa Museum and Moravola, a medieval retreat
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HAND and CLOTH KANTHA ARTISTRY
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1.How did Hand and Cloth originate? Hand & Cloth was founded in 2007 by Sarah Aulie. During that time, she had the opportunity to work in Bangladesh, and while she was there, she couldn’t help but be drawn to the beautiful colors, stitching, and textiles of the culture. She also saw that, in this country where sex trafficking and exploitation is prevalent, there was a great need to find a way to support the women emotionally, and through providing dignified work. Sarah found a natural solution. She would use the artistic skills and gifts (stitching Kantha) that the women already possessed to fight this vulnerability. She knew there was a market in the United States that would want to support and protect these women through the purchase of these beautiful products, and thus, Hand & Cloth became this solution oriented platform. Hand and Cloth’s name reflects the image of both the creative work the women are doing with cloth, and the creative, healing work God is doing in their lives. We feel passionate about working so closely with our vendors. Through our first (and amazing) we spent years working hand in hand to get the product to have the right quality, thickness, combinations. The women have a natural eye for the product and are quite stylish themselves. Hand & Cloth collaborates with a growing number of talented artisan groups and international to bring our customers exclusive, one-off designs.
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Through our vendors, the women are paid fair salaries and are able to send their children to school.
2. How did you decide to work with artisans making Kantha? What about the tradition made it a good choice? Kantha was a good choice for us because it was an art that already existed within the community. We also think the product and the story behind it is beautiful! For centuries, poor Bengali women have taken their discarded cloths and sewn them together with a simple running stitch to create something new. The functional Kantha Dorokha ("two-sided quilt") was not a work of art, but simply what the poorest families used to keep warm.
Kantha, vintage cloth in Bangladesh, is said to keep the user safe from harm. Women stitched Kantha for their loved ones - for their children, their husbands, their parents. Most Kantha was made by illiterate women who would stitch stories into their quilts - which often would take years to complete. The same Kantha is known to have been worked on by a grandmother, mother, and daughter. Many of the Kantha motifs reflect the needlewoman’s desire for happiness, marriage, and fertility. These women would then “autograph� their pieces either with their name or by indicating their relationship with the person for whom the Kantha is intended.
3. What impact has the collaboration between Hand and Cloth and Basha had on the community? In addition to providing a growing number of women with dignified work, the selling of Kantha blankets allows the women to be independent, provide for their family, and send their children to school. One of the potential risks of (this line drops without reason - be aware when type setting) producing kantha commercially is losing the richness of this tradition. It is our desire at Hand and Cloth to cultivate a strong pride in the tradition. The high demand for Kantha within India, Bangladesh and abroad has taught the owners of our Kantha to value their Kantha pieces, and has also taught the women and girls in Bangladesh to take pride in their special skill. We love seeing the women beam with excitement over their work!
90265+lifestyle 4. What does the creative process look like? Do your artisans source materials and then create designs from there? How long does it take an artisan to hand-stitch a throw or coverlet? The story of the Kantha blanket begins with the sari vendors. Kitchenware peddlers by day, they travel to rich women’s homes to trade cooking pots and spoons for old saris. At night the kitchenware peddlers become sari vendors, spreading their wares in deserted markets and dimly lit alleys. Traditionally the poor woman’s craft, every mother teaches her daughter the Kantha stitch and how to make her stitches small and straight. Every little girl, in turn, becomes a mother and makes Kantha blankets for her children to keep them warm. No mother dreams that her daughter will suffer poverty and exploitation; yet many women and girls in Bangladesh are highly vulnerable to exploitation without access to dignified work. Each throw takes around 4 days to stitch.
And‌ This year Hand and Cloth grew from supporting 40 women to 90 women by adding new artisans! We are so thrilled by this. www.HandandCloth.org @HandandCloth
90265+beauty FIVE Supermodel Must-Have Products 90265 Life and Style Magazine Beauty Editor Tara Owens collaborates this month with Paula Vazquez, better known as the Creative Director of Beauty Habit (BeautyHabit.com). Together they have pulled the top five supermodel must-haves that are in everyone's Balenciaga this month. If you're battling the winter dry-skin blues or fighting off the holiday desert-tray blemishes, these products will help keep you looking like a runway goddess.
Embryolisse Lait Creme Concentre 24hr Miracle Cream 75 ml $28.00 This 'cult' beauty cream made famous by jet setters and models became famous because of its versatility and gentleness! This creamy lotion is really three products in one: use it as a primer, make-up remover and moisturizer. It also reduces irritation after shaving! Throw it in your travel bag when you don’t have enough space for numerous products.
RODIN - Olio Lusso luxury Face Oil 30 ml $150.00 RODIN Olio Lusso Face Oil is the perfect potion that people cannot stop talking about. Olio Lusso is made from a blend of 11 essential oils derived from flowers and botanicals. Creator, Linda Rodin, spent over a year making the elixir to satisfy all her beauty needs; the outcome is nothing short of wonderful! Applied morning and night, Olio Lusso is perfect for anyone seeking hydrated skin, and a luminous complexion. Apply a few drops of RODIN Olio Lusso on a clean, moist face morning and night.
Klorane - Gentle Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk - Aerosol 150 ml $18.00
Bioderma - Crealine H2O Ultra-Mild Non-Rinse Face and Eyes Cleanser 250 ml $28.00 At the cutting edge of innovation, BIODERMA has pioneered micellar solutions. Specially formulated for sensitive, normal to dry skins, the micelle solution gently cleanses face and eyes. It removes waterresistant make-up. The micelles contained in its formula effectively micro-emulsify impurities while maintaining the skin's balance (soap-free, physiological pH). Soothing and decongesting active ingredients prevent the feelings of irritation often caused by cleansing.
This award-winning dry shampoo is the ultimate secret weapon to clean hair without water and to add amazing volume!
Smith's - Rosebud Salve Tin 0.8 oz. $6.00 Original formula since 1892! This cult-favorite, multi-purpose lip balm has been re-discovered by Hollywood stars and makeup artists. Rosebud Salve still effectively aids in the relief of chapped and dry skin, blemishes, diaper rash, and detergent burns. Rosebud Salve is also a lip moisturizer and natural looking lip-gloss.
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Malibu made waves may come naturally to some, but for those who covet beach chic hair make an appointment with master colorist and hair guru Paula Marchetti. This longtime Malibu native owns the by appointment only salon, The Studio by Paula Marchetti. 310-317-4247. Photo by Mikel Roberts
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T-Shirts by LNA Socks by American Apparel
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Photos by Mikel Roberts Sweaters by Brandi Melville and Juicy Couture
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When it's cold outside nothing beats a beautiful sweater and a bad ass song. We're loving these looks and the lyrics from The Neighborhood's "Sweater Weather". Get it on iTunes or at thenbhd.com
90265+lifestyle writing this on my iphone on the plane 2 brazil... I am
Mickey Eskimo
photos by Peter Augustin
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...it is 2013 now......,so, it is over 6 years ago, since i realized another one of my visions, another one of my dreams. It was a most pivotal trip of my life for many reasons. My strained relationship 2 the love of my life ended over it & i subsequently lost everything i had built & worked 4 up 2 this point. The universe pushed the reset button & little did i know it @ the time gave me my artistic freedom & my life back. First there came unimaginable pain & grief, a lot of soul searching & ultimately newfound understanding & wisdom, that only happens under such circumstances. At least when u r trapped in my mind.
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Ok, back to paddling in venice & paris, adding another first to countless other aquatic feats credited to my wild gemini drive 2 b different & create @ any price. During my sailboarding career in the 80's & 90's i was revered 2 as the MARCO POLO of windsurfing. Picking up where the original ENDLESS SUMMER in surfing ended, i began 2 travel 2 unexplored destinations introducing the hot new sport of windsurfing. My "performance art" angle on the sport was embraced by the specialized & mainstream press alike.Coverage was global & sponsors where happy. 3 years after laird hamilton paddled by me while i was surfing, giving me a wink as to say, mickey , this is fun & going 2 b big, i found myself checking in 6 standup boards bound for europe & ready 2 introduce the new sport 2 the old world. Venice was to turned images
was an immediate clear destination - once in venice, of course i had 2 do paris, right? What be a mending trip for my extremly compromised personal relationship, with my girlfriend, out to be a "SUPNAZI"/ mad art director criss cross standup mission across europe. These came @ a price. & i was relentless in getting them done.
As always, i had magic on my side & in many ways we got away with muder. U absolutely cannot be in a bikini or without a shirt in venice ( the pope lives there partly & there are laws & high fines if those laws where 2 b disobeyed). Well, we defied them on daily bases for a week & 2 both, the supportive gondoliere community & the various canal police alike where calling us the “ pirati di canale grande� - the pirates of the grand canal, both in paris & venice, we spent time on police boats, explaining our mission 2 conquer the world on a surfboard with a paddle. Coming all the way from hawaii, pulling out the odd jaws poster of me riding a monster wave went a long way & we never got put in jail we came really close though.
90265+lifestyle My girlfriend who is a gr8 athlete & "sport" had to go along with anything crazy i could come up with. She paddled wearing high heels in front of the GRITTI PALACE hotel & almost made the VAPORETTI (water bustaxi) tip over, because all tourist would rush to one side of the ferry trying 2 get a glimpse or a picture of that @ the time uncommon craft & sight in Europe.. people where surprised & amazed wherever we took 2 the water. We introduced standup to austria, Germany, Italy & france on this amazingly expensive, nerve wrecking beautiful mind blowing trip in 2007. I was so ahead of the times, that pictures from that trip where actually published first years later. I proudly can say that what i create is timeless & has a certain style & elegance, that is eventually copied, but hardly ever matched. I was luck or just aware, that my friend peter was the right photographer 2 bring along. He witnessed the whole madness first hand. Looking back, all the hard stuff is left behind & the memory & focus lies in the truly magical trip we all got 2 live, because mickey is a bit crazy....lol. Hanging out in Venetian palaces, paddling under the ponte suspiri ( the bridge of despair) which countless souls had 2 walk over on their way to execution over centuries, paddling @ 7am next & under pont Alexandra troix across from the grand palais on the seine in paris, all those memories are burned in my brain 4ever. My girlfriend & me split up after that trip, reconciled 5 years later & r back 2gether & stronger than ever as a couple. I had time to focus on my art & my flavor hats & growing up in ways that where long overdue & things are amazing on all levels again.one never knows what life has in store 4 us. I thought mine was over 4 a moment.
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& thanks 2 all the amazing people we met along the way that made the venice/ paris project possible. Sent from my iPhone
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let there riaan chandeliers be light
Artist Riaan Chambers has revisioned the metaphor of the chandelier by producing unique, innovative and beautiful light sculptures fashioned from natural materials including recycled glass, crystals, shells, horn and any object that exudes natural beauty. There is no limit to size, shape, structure and texture.
359 North Robertson Blvd. West Hollywood, CA 90048
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Riaan Chambers chandeliers are available exclusively at Malibu Design Center 310-317-9922.
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Norton Wisdom if art is art Retrospective Written by Claudia Taylor
opening portrait by Regina Pagles
Describe Norton Wisdom? Put his life and work in a box? Inside or outside? HA! Norton’s work took the box - the trapezoid form he dedicated his entire formative years in abstract painting to - and exploded it. Literally. He explored every nuance, through a minimalist eye, focusing on color versus form. From a whisper to a howl - a gestalt expression - he made the box an opera that sung the high notes, melted with subtle poetry, raged like a punk. Just a box. Where do we start? From the full ride he got at Berkeley for Water Polo in 1967 while living out of a milk truck? His mentors were Peter Voulkos, John Altoon, and professor Peter Selz, who infused in him the mad notion that life and art must be indivisible. IF ART IS ART - IT IS NOT GOOD. IF ART IS GOOD - IT IS NOT ART. Politics and the Vietnam war had a profound effect on Wisdom. The heinous crimes man committed against his fellow man informed his work to such a degree that he removed all traces of human figures, knocked the statues off the pedestals, and was left with the trapezoidal base - the crux of his work for decades to come. Not liking the way the country was going, he dropped out of his prestigious galleries (Weinberg and Bergruuen), all the while painting like a man possessed in a ‘ghetto adjacent’ studio on South Adams. In the 70’s, brilliant paintings piled up like a hoarder piles up newsprint. He lived in Topanga’s ‘Snake Pit’ from 1978 to 2002. ‘Colorful’ would be an understatement, but clearly he was comfortable and inspired by the right combination of bikers, mystics and madmen (remember Manson?), along with your every day lunatic fringe dweller and freethinker. A County Lifeguard from 1966 to 2002 - Wisdom was awarded with the medal of valor in 1985 for rescuing a windsurfer a mile and a half off Malibu. Ask any of his County lifeguard co-horts, Norton showing up for work most days covered head to toe in paint, the endless rescue work at Zuma was his only bath. He was never without a drawing pad - sketching like Carravaggio - of beachgoers parading in front. Reciting poetry and Goethe and, basically, just blowing everyone’s mind but endearing them all the while. A project in Berlin in ‘81 found him jumping over the Berlin Wall and doing a 150 meter mural of his abstract paintings, fueled by his belief that if man just does what he does best and stops telling others how to live, that maybe we can live in peace.
Photo by Eric Min Swenson
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After Berlin, he no longer found hiding in his studio an option. He formed a band called Panic, and went public. Panic’s message was calling for the madmen bringing the world to the the brink of destruction to be accountable. The band’s performances were a sledge hammer to the status quo. Wisdom has not been given a museum show since the 70’s. But when he dropped out of the art world, museums started buying his work. He is in the collections of Laguna, San Diego, Milwaukee, Shaldin Nebraska, Orange County, Santa Clarita, and over 40 major collections in Europe. Norton’s day job, now that he is retired, is as the most in-demand “performance painter” painting neo-romantic representational scenes that change to the music he is collaborating with. From acid jazz group Banyan to harmonium by Christoff Bull at the Disney Hall, to Lily Hayden’s violin at Lincoln Center, to rocking with Rami Jaffe and special guests at his top secret private studio. Wilco has released a DVD with his collaboration with their guitarist Nels Cline. Norton’s technique is to improvise with paint on a back lit vinyl screen - let the music move him - as he creates dream visions that come and go, he throws water and gracefully manipulates squeegees on to enhance or erase the images his audience has just fallen in love with. At the same time, the musicians find melody and rhythms in his images - a true jazz jam. He now spends most of his time painting and touring the world doing peace concerts. He may not be in the same fighting shape he once was - flying off the cornice at mammoth, boxing, surfing, windsurfing, painting into the night with a house full of revelers but he’s a father of two amazing young women, and his stunning wife Robin is his steadfast companion. He’s a rockstar. And he may just be one of Malibu who will finally be simplicity and clarity of wild but steadfast focus. intertwined.
the greats from recognized for his vision, and his On art as life:
The show at Robert Berman Gallery runs thru January. It is a retrospective entitled “It’s About Fu*king Time” and represents his work from 1969 to the present. The opening was a packed house filled with art world aficionados and lower Topanga Creek holdouts. It was a trip down memory lane for many.
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...he pops out of the wave, cigarette still going, gets back on his knees and paddles back into the line up...still smoking . The dude was just badass!
An Interview Coyote Magic with Steve Olson Written By Brian Tieleman Concrete doesn’t have a lot of give, especially when traveling atop a skateboard at thirty miles per hour, dead stopping on a granite pebble and stuffing your face into it. There is shape inside the solids though, the sky itself, which has an infinite amount of room to move, a lot of give and is the invisible addiction of the skater. Steve Olson, skate boarding’s Peter Pan minus the tights, fondles cigarettes like some street worn tweeker saying, “skateboarding is the closest thing to levitation and I’m in love with the movement, the space between.” The alley out behind Olson’s art studio is a rare piece of frying pan sized pot-holed earth reminiscent of bygone stumble drunk surf trips in Baja Mexico, where you could disappear in the formidable road holes if you didn’t watch your step. Steve holds court in the vein of a cow-punk rockabilly boogie sexed up Elvis Presley who doesn’t give a crap about what you think. He fits the Muddy Waters’ “Mannish - Boy” mold with wit sharp as a black leather bullwhip and unassuming child-like wonder and innate curiosity. He sits surrounded by spent cups of 7-11 coffee, Old Rasputin Ale and his gorgeous Rock n’ Roll art pieces that include torn fishnet stockings, faux white polar bear fur and what appear to be cut up pretty neon pink women’s panties. He strikes me as one of the few men who could rock a floor length prima donna glam pimp coat while topping off fifteen feet of vertical skateboard ramp and laughing hysterically like a bad mascara wearing joker man possessed of a buzz that is protected inside the callous of a life of hardship and heartbreak, yet remains soft and pliable. We met the day after the first rain of the season and the city smelled of wet black top, spent motorcycle oil and of course Steve’s countless cigarettes, which filled the space inside the solids, this four-cornered room, with tobacco smoke, burnt bleached paper and the memories of skate boarding’s birth on the streets of L.A. and the afterbirth of Punk Rock style and knife sharp art.
BT: You once said that ‘Your bomb is full of love’, and love, the thing we call alpha and omega, or beginning and end, feels like the right place to blast off. What is it about skateboarding that you love so much? SO: I was just thinking that I am the bomb...no, no I’m just kidding! I love the feeling I get from it. I love to just jump on my skateboard and roll...the excitement, the unpredictability. BT: Ever lose the love? SO: Nah. Just a little bit of burn out from doing it so much. And you know, I was never into the business aspect of it ‘cause that’s just a love of greed...I don’t want to veer off on that ‘cause I’ll just go crazy.
BT: Cool, let’s move on and away from that. In 1978 you were crowned the King or the Prince or the World Champion: was that a meaningful event or just a ‘who gives a crap’ moment? kidding! SO: Yeah, it was totally meaningful, but I hadn’t been dreaming of it since I was ten. It was more like, the other guy needs to take it like a man and I’m gonna give it you! Competition is healthy, but it’s about mad respect for everyone. At the awards ceremony I put on these black leather pants and this white sports coat and I was loving the fashion of the punk rock scene...not a uniform, but you could do whatever mix and match and look crazy! Crazy cool as far as I was concerned. I was all about it. Anyways, so we’re at the awards ceremony and they called my name...’Skateboarder of the year, Steve Olson’, and I thought, that’s gnarly, and it was like whoa, that’s crazy! and everyone was like, ‘Speech!” and I thought, what would Sid Vicious do? So, I just spit at the cameras and tried to flick boogers at them and they fucking lost their minds! The people in charge said, ‘This guy is not a good representative of our sport’... but the kids certainly took a liking to us! BT: Yeah, we call that exclusivism... if you’re not like me then you’re dangerous. You’ve got to become a conformist and conform to these ideals that are stodgy and mean-spirited and then when that happens we’re all okay together? SO: Yo. Trust in the love and it’s all okay. We all bleed the same. I have no problem cutting myself to prove a point...do you want to see it? No. I’m kidding...not really. BT: Well that certainly would be literally getting under the skin like a coyote likes to do...but no, lets move on. Another observation about your art is it has a bent towards the sexual with pieces like ‘Swallow’, and ‘Slut’, and the use of fake fur so you can scratch rather than just stare. What role does sex play in your art and why is it such a prominent feature in your work? SO: Yeah, well I’m extremely sexual and you know without it none of us would be here. Yeah, my work, it’s sexual for sure. I like to rip up fabric, be about bondage, being confined and restricted and just...stuck. I use the word ‘bitch’ in my work, but that’s not about women. I have a lot of dudes who are bitches...and I own them, just kidding! BT: Love the fake fur you’re using. It makes you want to go to the piece and be a part of it. SO: Yeah, like ‘can we touch it?’ Touch away mother fucker! BT: Yeah, not separate from, but one with. SO: Well, there were these women at a show who said about my work that I was promoting sexual violence and prostitution, and I was like oh my god, can you see the pink? Pink is for pretty! BT: Well, maybe that’s a good place to end...where it all begins; with sex, the two becoming one, recycling the circular motion and the ‘Bomb being full of love.’
Contributing Editor: Yvette Gilpin and Tara Owens Photos by: Arto Saari
BT: Yeah man, you gave them a piece of your punk rock mind...you revolutionized that thing, let ‘em know you aren’t going to tell me how to dress or how to be! Which leads me to my next question: When I was growing up in Malibu skateboarding was an extension of surfing and we were all about something we called ‘soul’ or trying to have style that reflected this beautiful, graceful expression...and then it seemed like that switched into, ‘I’m going to beat the crap out of this waves’ lip!’ or ‘I’m going to tear the tile right off of this pools’ coping!’ and for me that was fueled by a lot of the Punk music coming out of L.A. at the time and a change in the substances we were ingesting. We had gone from Lynyrd Skynyrd to Dead Kennedys and from weed to speed. Did you find that was true for you too? SO: Yeah, that was happening around the globe, but for me style is generation-less. Yeah man, I saw David Nuuhiwa one time when I was young and surfing Huntington in ’74 mad early in the morning and here comes this Rolls Royce with six surfboards on the roof. He opens the door and out steps this Hawaiian dude (Nuuhiwa) with these badass crazy big glam-like sunglasses and platform shoes. He slips into his wetsuit, paddles out, and has a cigarette in his mouth and he is on a longboard and paddles out on south side completely dry. He takes off on a wave, knee- paddling, stands up, runs to the nose, gets stuffed in a barrel, still smoking and comes out! I’m not kidding, this is true! I couldn’t make this up!...he pops out of the wave, cigarette still going, gets back on his knees and paddles back into the line up...still smoking . The dude was just badass! BT: That is badass! SO: That had a huge impact on me, it was crazed. BT: I can’t believe the cigarette, that he kept it lit. SO: So cool! He just had it wired. BT: What kind of music were you listening to at that time (late 70’s early 80’s), and how did that music affect your skateboarding and art? SO: It affected everything. At the skate park I heard a Clash song, a Ramones song...and I was like ‘Yo, that music is sick!’ I was like ‘What is this music?’ It was like revved up 50’s music. I was into the whole movement, so I chopped my hair, got an earring, started getting into the scene and I came to L.A. I was in, I was loving it and it was on. And the people who saw me said ‘Yo, you’re a faggot!’ but if I was, who cares?... I was just into this movement. I told ‘em I might be a weirdo, but I’m also number one in your skateboard world. Anyway, I just experienced it all, the music, as mad tribal fucking aggression. BT: Right on, anger can be power if you know it you can use it. One observation I’ve made in checking out your artwork; pieces like ‘Black Honky’, ‘Buy sexual’, ‘Sin this Bitch’ and ‘Fag’, is that you have a lot of what I call ‘Coyote Medicine’ going on. Coyote in in ancient cultures was the trickster, mischievous, a bit of a shit-stirrer, but needed to shake awake a dulled down people. Do you like to get under people’s skin? SO: What’s really getting under people’s skin is they’re just not accepting the truth; that a lot of this is bullshit. Black and white aren’t even colors, so why do we relate that with human beings? Let’s wake up! The fear of something that isn’t the same?
Competition is healthy, but it’s about mad respect for everyone.
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bentley Flying spur
By Shin Takei, Automotive Editor We welcome the 2014 Bentley Flying Spur because it’s completely new and signals a fresh start for the popular up-market sedan. While retaining some of the traditional features, the second generation Flying Spur is lower and wider with a clean crisp design that certainly looks new and handsome. Sharp character lines with smoother windshield and back window blend into an overall elegant shape. The Bentley “B” logo has been integrated into the engine bay vent outlet on the front fenders. This Bentley will continue to look current for years to come. The bonnet and front wings (that’s hood and fenders in America) are made of aluminum, with the fenders shaped by Superforming, an aerospace technique.
you can never go wrong this is what comfort is all about with a Bentley
The boot lid (rear trunk) is made of polymer composite materials to save weight and the antenna is integrated within. The bodyshell has been stiffened and enhances the chassis components for a very rigid structure yet achieving an aerodynamic drag coefficient of 0.29, remarkable for a large sedan. There are huge improvements to isolate noise, vibration and harshness with the addition of lightweight acoustic underfloor panels, aerodynamically optimized insulating sections underneath and acoustic noise reducing glass. There are 17 standard paint colors including Dark Cashmere, the car we tested and Damson, a color inspired by the purple diamond, for a total range of 100 choices.
Open the door and the familiar aroma of fine leather greets the driver. There are over 600 new parts that have been integrated into the luxurious cabin. There are two configurations for seating: four or five passenger. The four -place seating features a continuous center console that goes all the way back of the rear seats and trimmed in the same leather and veneers to match. It features additional storage and optional 9-liter cooler box. There are no less than 12 different leather choices all in supple soft-touch variety. In fact all leather surfaces throughout the interior has special foam backing to achieve the same “feel” to the touch. No less than 10 square meters of sustainably sourced natural wood veneers are used per car with a choice of seven varieties available. Each set of veneers go through careful book-matching, mirror polishing and curing for over 72 hours and are used for all the fascia panels, consoles, waistrails and picnic tables. As expected, everything inside is first class including the switches and levers and knurled knobs that are jewel like in quality. The optional Multimedia Specification adds a personal Wi-Fi hub with 64gb hard drive, 10” rear screens, wireless headphones and a detachable touch screen remote. There are too many convenience items to list here but the emphasis on comfort which has been taken to a new height. In other words, if you’re not comfortable inside a Flying Spur you may not be normal. The Flying Spur is powered by a 6-liter W12, twin-turbocharged engine developing 616bhp @6,000rpm and 590 ft-lb torque @ 2,000rpm. It is connected to an 8-speed automatic ZF transmission operated by Quickshift, Block Shifting by the gear shift lever or by paddles behind the steering wheel. It is a permanent all-wheel drive set up with 40:60 rear bias with up to 85% available to the rear wheels if conditions call for it. For a big car weighing 5,451 lbs 0-60mph arrives in just 4.3 seconds and in case you want to get away quickly. 0-100mph is just 9.5 seconds with a top speed of 200mph. The standard wheels are 19” with optional 20” and 21”. They are shod with 275/45 ZR19, 275/40 ZR20 and 275/35 ZR 21 Pirelli P-Zero tires respectively. To maximize comfort an updated computer controlled air-suspension system is employed. All springs, shock absorbers and anti-roll bar settings have been softened, yes softened 10 to 15% and the suspension lever bushings 25% to achieve less noise and vibration. However this can all be controlled by the ECU which will sense what the driver and the car is going through and adjust the suspension components automatically. All of this is interactive with the driver from the high-resolution 8” touch-screen Infotainment system in the center console. From
90265+drive here you can adjust the driving specification like suspension settings and climate control, seat heating, navigation stereo and satellite radio. Our Flying Spur was equipped with a heads-up display which we were able to monitor the navigation, current speed and actual speed limit of that particular section of the road. For even more luxury features, owners can go beyond the normal bespoke choices and opt for the Mulliner Driving Specification. We took the Flying Spur north to Carmel and back. On the highway, we set the drive mode into comfort and the car was as comfortable as can be. The 14 way adjustable seats with heating, ventilating, massaging and lumbar support control are so relaxing that one can forget driving a car. Utilizing the adaptive cruise control feature the lane departure control may come in handy in case you get way too comfortable. While in the Monterey Peninsula, the Flying Spur got respect wherever we took it. The optional NAIM© for Bentley Premium Audio System with 1,100 Watts of power and 11 speakers sounded like a concert hall and better than the stereo system in most homes. On our way back, we took Highway One and programmed the chassis components to Sport which tightened the suspension and shocks resulting in stable cornering around tight curves especially for a big luxury sedan. The four-wheel-drive had good grip with slight understeer towards the limit. Unless you’re being chased by paparazzi this is more than enough because most Bentley owners also have a sports car for that purpose. The ability to dial in the performance and set it up to your liking is pure Bentley making the 2014 Flying Spur a delightful car to own. It’s a nice four-door luxury sedan to go out in and if the roads require it the car can handle the corners as well. The EPA fuel consumption ratio is 12mpg City, 20mpg Highway and 15mpg Combined. For more information, please visit www.bentleymotors.com 90265 Malibu Life and Style Summary Driving Impression: 10, almost too comfortable Handling: 8, Pretty good for a big heavy sedan Comfort: 10, this is what comfort is all about Infotainment system: 10, the 8” touch screen system is a huge improvement and the NAIM© for Bentley Premium Audio System with 1.100 Watts is killer good Malibu Bling Factor: 10, you can never go wrong with a Bentley Trunk Capacity: 9, the optional NAIM© for Bentley Premium Audio System speakers take up a huge space. The Bottom Line: 10, The 2014 Bentley Flying Spur is a hit. It will probably be a big seller
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Q50 By Shin Takei, Automotive Editor For 2014 the folks at Infiniti have decided that the name of every car they manufacture will begin with the letter Q. Thus the 2014 replacement for the popular G37 is now named the Q50. The SUVs will now be named QX something. We realize that the general public may take a while to swallow all this, but after driving the new Q50, we can assure you that it is one of the strongest contenders in the fiercely contested sports sedan segment. Without question, it will eventually make its presence well known. But first, here’s a little history on sports sedans. Back in the early 1950s Colin Chapman was the brilliant engineer who started Lotus Cars. Lotus went on to win no less than seven World Championship titles in Formula I racing with drivers like Sterling Moss, Jim Clark and Mario Andretti. Chapman was known for his uncanny ability to make cars grip and handle corners exceptionally well. One of his remarkable achievements was the development of the Ford Consul Cortina, a two door family sedan. The Lotus-Cortina as it was called would out-handle many sports cars of the early sixties and went on to win many races in its class. Thus, a new category of sports sedan was born.
Meanwhile, enthusiasts in Japan had nothing like the Lotus-Cortina from domestic manufacturers and had to pay exorbitant prices for these imported cars. Prince Motor Company, who built fighter planes during WWII and built cars afterwards, manufactured a sedan called the Skyline, which was their most well-known vehicle. When Prince merged with Nissan in 1966, a sports sedan called Prince Skyline 2000GT was born, complete with a 2-liter six-cylinder engine - the car to have was the GTB with triple Weber carburetors, limited slip differential and 5 speed manual transmission. Thus was born the first true Japanese sports sedan, and a legend. The Skyline GTR has progressed through the ages to become the current Nissan GTR. The Infinity G37 is non-other than the Skyline 370GT from Japan.
Most Technologically 2014 InfinitI Q50 Advanced Sports Sedan
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The Q50 features an all-new body with a more aggressive face and flowing contoured body lines. For the Q50 3.7, the same powertrain as the G37 is retained, a 3.7 liter V-6 developing 328-hp @ 7,000rpm with 269 lbs-ft torque @ 5,200rpm. The EPA rating is 36 highway / 20 city / 30 mpg combined. For the Q50 Hybrid there’s 360 combined hp @ 6,800rpm and 36 highway / 29 city / 31 combined. Both have a 7-speed automatic with manual paddleshift mode. No manual transmission is offered. Overall, the car looks bigger but lower and feels like it has moved up a couple of notches. This can be felt once you sit inside, and from the composure of the car when driven. There are eight models Q50 3.7, Q50 3.7 Premium, Q50S 3.7 and Q50S 3.7 Hybrid as well as their All Wheel Drive models starting from $36,700 to $48,150. Add to this the optional leather seating, moon roof, Deluxe Touring, Technology and Navigation Packages and the price can get closer to $60,000. Technology abounds in this new car which includes the world’s first steer-by-wire Direct Adaptive Steering - an optional feature that literally steers the car for you. At first, the concept sounds scary but do not worry, there is a redundant mechanical backup. When the driver turns the wheel, sensors read the angle change and the ECU calculates the required tire movement, which is faster than a conventional mechanical system. The required force to move the tires is picked up by the sensors and fed back to the ECU. A steering force actuator provides that feeling through the steering wheel to the driver. This continuous feedback loop keeps the driver connected to the road and helps eliminate steering vibrations. The amount of force and feeling of the road is programmable to your liking. An electric clutch defaults to engage the steering shaft in case of power supply disruption. Still worried? If you’ve been to Japan and ridden the bullet train that travels over 200mph and you enjoyed the fast, smooth and comfortable ride, then rest assured that the entire train is controlled by fly-by-wire technology – from acceleration, braking, keeping the train on the track to stopping the train before an earthquake hits – and it holds an impeccable safety record. Combine the steering with the Infiniti Drive Mode Selector, with a choice of Standard, Sport, Eco, Snow and Personal Modes, and the car can be programmed to drive to your style. Then there is Active Lane Control, which not only keeps the car inside your lane, but also adjusts for minor imperfections of the road surface and crosswinds, utilizing an on-board camera system.
The same camera system is used for Blind Spot and Back-Up Collision Intervention and Around View Monitor with Moving Object Detection. Furthermore a Predictive Forward Collision Warning system looks at what is happening two cars in front of you to warn you of potential trouble ahead, and the Q50 applies the brake if you are not quick enough. Inside, the fine leather interior exudes quality, with fit and finish on par with the best in class. The center console houses the twin 8 inch upper and 7 inch lower touchscreens - the upper screen shows driving related information such as navigation, Direct Adaptive Steering control and Driver Assist settings, while the lower screen controls the infotainment system such as audio and climate control. This is a welcome set up which means you do not have to change screen layers between the many categories. The Infiniti Studio on Wheels® by Bose® 14-speaker Premium Audio System is more than enough for playing any tune. We drove the Q50S 3.7 Hybrid All Wheel Drive through its paces and found that it was comfortable in Standard Drive Mode while cruising on the freeway or on city streets. On curved switchbacks, with the Drive Selector in Sport Mode it cornered well with excellent steering feedback despite its steer-by-wire setup. With 19-inch wheels wearing 245/40R19 summer performance tires, the Q50 exhibited impressive handling at the limit with a hint of under steer but well balanced and with no drama. We liked the way it felt, as it is a much tighter setup from the G37 due to its strengthened but lightened structure and various suspension tweaks. Even through spirited cornering, the sports seats with driver’s power lumbar and torso bolsters kept us well planted. Infiniti is now a sponsor of Red Bull Racing and with F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel as Infinity Director of Performance the Q50 is a true sports sedan that is not just a contender, but is gunning for the top spot. If you’re tired of all the Audi A4s, BMW 3 Series, Lexus IS and Cadillac ATS while waiting for the valet, we definitely recommend a test drive in the new Infiniti Q50. It just might open your eyes to something truly different.
For more information, visit: www.infinitiusa.com
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Mexico Riviera Cangrejo y Toro Private Estate
By: Yvette Gilpin Contributing Editor Interviewed by: Welcome Beyond Property Owner : Richard
90265+travel -How would you describe your property in a few words? Richard: “Privacy. The villa is built on seven acres with 400 feet of private oceanfront and surrounded by tropical gardens. We are dedicated to making your stay with us completely relaxing and memorable. -What was your inspiration to build and rent out the property in Mexico? “My wife, Nancy and I used to travel a lot and her family was in the luxury hotel business in the U.S. We always enjoyed finding special places to visit and received great inspiration from staying at places where the design as well as the service was fantastic. We grew tired of traveling though, so we designed a small cottage on the beach and had so much fun building it that we Ended up with this large villa. It’s a 5,000 square feet and needed a lot of staff, which is expensive, so we decided to open it to the public. -Please tell us a bit about the rooms. Richard: “We have three bedroom suites which are all in separate buildings and have their own porches. Everything is separated out for privacy. The main house has the communal areas, a kitchen, pantry, studio/library, full bathroom and ocean view dining and living room area. The lap pool extends from the structure, extending out to the ocean The three bedrooms all have private shade porches some with ocean views from bed as you wake up and one with an amazing view of the Sierra Madre Mountain range. All have indoor/outdoor bathrooms and high quality Queen size beds, featuring organic linens.
“I’ve had friends stay here who didn’t put ON clothes for a week” - Richard
90265+travel -Why did you choose this particular region? Richard: We had traveled all over the world. but because Mexico was sort of right next door. We never really thought to go there. But when we went down there on vacation. We had an amazing time, found the people to be interesting, the food to be fantastic and love their passion for Cuban music. We used to rent a villa every year and invite our family to come down around the holidays. We wanted to do this in Mexico and some one suggested this town call Trancones, we spent two weeks with our family and on the last day saw land that we fell in love with” -When is the best time to come for a visit? Richard: “We don’t rent the place during the rainy season, which runs from late September to early October. We go down there because it’s quite dramatic – when it rains, it rains and I don’t mind it. Otherwise, it’s beautiful the whole rest of the year. The sun is up, The sky is clear, the winds are constantly blowing form the ocean. It gets hot during the day, May being the hottest month, but I like it all throughout the year. -Since you’ve stared renting it out, what has been the biggest reward about the whole experience? Richard: It’s great when people return or when they send me a letter stating a lot of positive things. We always ask them for negative input too though, and if something has to be changed, we change it. We’re looking to make this the perfect vacation experience.”
Location: Mexico Riviera Rental Estate : Cangrejo y Toro Welcome Beyond~ Handpicked Paradise http://www.welcomebeyond.com/
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Around and around the seasons go... around and around the Tibetan prayer wheel goes. The universe breathes in and breathes out breathes in...breathes out. The moon circles the earth. The earth circles the sun. Around and around the seasons go. Coming up in the next issue - a preview of "Into the Mind" a film beyond the beyond of winter adventure. Every surfer on the Southern Californian coast will tell you the same thing, that they have never seen such a lack of surf during this transition season into Winter. When I saw this photo of Mammoth, it rearranged my chromosomes from a surfer to a snow boarder and pumped my circulatory system with a warm adrenaline filled feeling of hope that good things are on the way. -Steve Woods
90265 will present the 1st Annual Sustainable Winter Film Festival this January 2014. Films will be chosen as examples of ground breaking movie making which showcase new production techniques, achievements in editing, musical score and visual effects. A consistent thread throughout will be the focus on sustainable approaches to preserving and enjoying the world’s alpine environments. Films chosen to date are Sherpas Cinema’s All.I.Can. and Into the Mind and Teton Gravity Research’s My Own Two Feet. Look for January’s Sustainable Winter Review for more details.
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kaishin restaurant
WHERE: Kaishin, a Chinese restaurant located in the heart of Malibu in the Malibu Colony shopping center. We all get excited when a new restaurant opens up in Malibu, and this is no different. Malibu needed a Chinese restaurant that didn’t break the bank. The dishes are light and fresh, with a gluten free menu option. The menu is quite extensive, with dim sum options (only) on the weekend. It is easy with kids and it is nice sitting outside. The staff are prepared for anything you throw at them - except spoons. Or forks. Manners please! MOTHER SAYS: We all shared the Crunchy Chopped Kale Salad with a light lemon vinegar dressing - this is my favorite. I love the almonds and the shaved fennel in this dish, it is simply delectable with all of the flavors and textures popping on my tastebuds. YUM! The Chicken Chow Mein is a crowd favorite. I mix it with the salad for perfect bites. The Chicken Fried Rice is a great choice too, simple enough for kids and flavorful enough for adults. The kids enjoyed all of these dishes. It is always fun to go to restaurants where dishes are served family style because you can persuade the kids to try everything. Plus, with the colorful options at Kaishin, it was not a battle to get them to be adventurous. DAUGHTER SAYS: The noodles in the Chow Mein are sweet, sour and yummy - I ate two platefuls. The Fried Rice tastes like popcorn, I love this food. They serve these crunchy chips with a sweet dipping sauce before your food comes, it is so good. I would go back just for that.
MoDaFoodies are a Mother & Daughter who love food and want to share their great little restaurant finds with you. They try to seek out the places you can go as a family - places that are rich with healthy food, and relaxed enough for your children to enjoy. www.MoDaFoodies.com
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Editors night out a Bui Sushi
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