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love this time of year. Everything is still green, yet it’s not too hot. We are motivated to plan for outside entertaining since the evening weather is wonderful! Many of us are busy with Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and graduation plans. All of us at Calabasas Style want to wish all the mothers and fathers out there a Happy Mother’s and Father’s Day, and we hope your families spoil you! If you have not shopped yet for your mother or father, take a look at our Gift Guide suggestions from many of your local favorite stores. This has been an interesting issue to put together, starting with the Raznicks and their rare collection of vintage penny arcades. Mastros brings VIP excellence to our local dining scene, and the brand new Erewhon organic grocery store gives us a great new resource for all our organic produce, seasonal take-out and health-promoting items. Stop by for lunch or a snack at the café. University Village shows us a whole new look in senior living. BSH Landscape & Hardscape Design can make all our visionary designs into a reality at our homes. We thank those who give back, including the Centre Salon at The Commons at Calabasas, which hosted a Cut-a-Thon to benefit the Surfrider Foundation and the Friends of the Disney Family Cancer Center, who in recognition of Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month, hosted a fundraising event at Casa Del Cielo, the Calabasas home of Lynette and Mark Sikand. We feature summer fashion styles shared by Blush, Besitos, Dungarees, Optix and M. Frederic. Last but not least, we have a new writer, Dustin Troyan, who is our ongoing automotive consultant. Enjoy the pleasant days of late spring, filled with celebrations!
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ON THE COVER: Rob & Linda Raznick Photographed by: Marvin Steindler
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hat’s turn of the 19th and 20th centuries! Enter the Raznick’s property and you come upon a veritable one-of-a-kind museum of late 1800s and early 1900s coin-operated antiques, along with a bit of the Old West and early America.
Although they left a home with an incredible view in Calabasas to move to Hidden Hills, Rob promised Linda, “I’ll build you a view.” And he did. The couple’s home, located at the corner of Round Meadow and Hoback Glen roads, features a glorious view of the home’s rockfall, its barn and its dozens of roses from all the windows. The Victorian ranchthemed home, which took 16 months to build, features a wraparound porch (mimicking their favorite homes at their “go-to” getaway in Kennebunkport, Maine), an antique penny arcade and a barn for the couple’s three registered Tennessee walking horses, Zeus, Liberty and Montana. Horseback riding is one of the Raznicks’ favorite pastimes, especially riding in Ahmanson Ranch and through Hidden Hills’ endless
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trails. The Raznicks also share their home with three adored golden retrievers, Romeo, Teddy and Oliver. The Raznicks love the equestrian lifestyle. Linda notes, “Hidden Hills is an enviable blend of everything country and city life. We enter the gates and leave the city behind. We leave the Hidden Hills gates and 60 seconds later, we’re back in the city. Our neighbors are like our family, and there’s nowhere else that has the Hidden Hills sense of community.” In planning their home, the Raznicks sought out one of the original Hidden Hills architects, Oren Harris, whom they hired out of retirement. They built a separate structure, connected to the main living quarters by a breezeway, to house their antique American Penny Arcade collection, circa 1880s through 1919, one of the largest such collections known to exist in the world. Rob shares there are now fewer than four such collections of original vintage penny arcades in existence. The couple also collects
antique advertising and antique mechanical music machines. As far back as Rob can remember, he has loved coin-operated amusement machines. Rob and Linda began their collection during the early 1980s, starting with electro-mechanical games, but their passion quickly grew to turn-of-the-century mechanical games, which are extremely difficult to acquire. The collection now includes more than 100 antique floor model mechanical machines, many of which are one- and two-of-a-kind. Although the Raznicks do not consider themselves to be car collectors, they own several vintage cars they have always admired. Their very rare 1940 Packard Darrin Super 180 Victoria Convertible is documented as 42 of 44 ever made. The Raznicks completely restored the original vehicle, which won “Best in Class” at the prestigious 2013 Quail Show in Carmel Valley. Among their other vintage vehicles, Rob and Linda also own a fully restored 1948 Chrysler Town and Country “Woody” convertible, which they fondly call their “beach mobile.” The Raznicks are avid supporters of several animal-related charities, including many no-kill pet rescue and canine cancer research organizations, including Best Friends Animal Society, Pet Adoption Fund, spcaLA, the Morris Animal Foundation and North Shore Animal League America. The couple also supports nonprofits dedicated to improving the lives of disabled and medically-challenged children, including Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Ronald McDonald House Charities and Children’s Hospital. Rob is president of Raznick and Sons, Inc., celebrating its 84th year in the real estate development business. Rob’s grandfather, Jake Raznick, founded the company in 1930. Rob, together with his father, Aaron, and his mother, Cherie, developed properties throughout Southern and Northern California, including award-winning single- and multifamily homes in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. Raznick and Sons was one of the largest homebuilders in Ventura County from the 1970s-early 1990s. The company’s prestigious projects include the Colony at Mandalay Beach, as well as retail shopping centers, office buildings, self-storage and apartments. The company currently is developing several projects. Linda, an attorney, is a co-founder, vice president, and editor in chief of The Rutter Group (TRG), now a division of Thomson Reuters. With partner Bill Rutter, Linda set out in 1979 to create trusted “how to” resources for practicing attorneys. The two assembled a team of topnotch lawyers and judges throughout the country to be lead authors on practice guides for the state of California and the federal bar. Today, among the company’s many dozens of publications, there are more than 30 TRG California and federal practice guides, with several new ones on the way. n If you know a great family or individual to profile, please contact us at: stylepublishing@gmail.com.
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Photography by James Doss alabasas residents Lynette Sikand, Ellen Lynch, Teresa Uribe-McGilvray and Laura Pistotnik have friends and family who have struggled with cancer. Fortunately, they received amazing support and treatment at the Providence Saint Joseph Disney Family Cancer Center.
More than 100 local residents attended this event to raise donations and celebrate the cancer survivors who have received care through the world-renowned oncology specialists at the Disney Family Cancer Center. Rex Hoffman, M.D., director of radiation, and Daniel Copps, M.D., dental oncologist at the DFCC, spoke at the engagement.
As a way to give back and help other cancer patients, these four women formed a committee called the Friends of the Disney Family Cancer Center. In April, in recognition of Oral, Head & Neck Cancer Awareness Month, they hosted a fundraising event at Casa Del Cielo, home of Lynette and Mark Sikand on Park Vicente in Calabasas. What makes this setting even more significant is that Maria and Ric Uribe, the original homeowners, were instrumental in the development of the Disney Family Cancer Center and hosted several fundraisers more than 37 years ago. Daughter Teresa Uribe-McGilvary and the Friends of the DFCC are proud to honor their legacy in her childhood home.
The Disney Family Cancer Center at Providence Saint Joseph is the first and only state-of-the-art comprehensive cancer center in the San Fernando Valley. The four-story center offers patients the latest technology in chemotherapy and radiation oncology, as well as integrative medical services including acupuncture, massage, hypnotherapy, gynecologic counseling and hematology/oncology. In addition, the DFCC offers customized rehabilitation treatment for each patient that is specific to his/her functional needs and ongoing quality-of-life goals. n
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ur Southern California climate means yearlong outdoor time, whether lounging by the pool or entertaining guests al fresco. BSH Landscape & Hardscape has been offering upscale design through installation since 1984. CEO Bruno Hovsepian takes pride in his company’s attention to detail to create “natural exquisite art that will take your breath away.” Together with his son, John Pierr, the dynamic force between Bruno’s visions and the talented crew that brings Bruno’s ideas into realities, the design-andbuild firm is a one-stop shop for hardscape, landscape, custom pools and the overall concept for outdoor areas. BSH is family-owned, steeped in heritage and history. Bruno grew up in a family that worked in real estate development and interior design. He was inspired to apply his artisan talents, eye for design and passion for the arts to the landscape and hardscape arena. BSH Landscape & Hardscape Design takes on projects individually, allowing the firm to see each project from planning to fruition with the greatest attention to detail. BSH prides itself in the use of high-end products and service techniques. Hovsepian aims for clients to experience short-term satisfaction and long-term love. When Bruno first meets with a client, he spends time listening to the client’s needs and wishes. He also takes into consideration the home’s architecture and interior design to create a comprehensive exterior to reflect the client’s taste and lifestyle. Bruno lends his spiritual nature to the design. He said he “feels his way through the process, which is never static but evolving.” Bruno and his team have created breathtaking outdoor designs for top Los Angeles executives and others who require the best. As an artisan and artist, he specializes in travertine, cantera, flagstone, and stamp concrete hardscape, as well as unique landscaping. If you’re planning to install a pool, let BSH design and create a one-of-a-kind masterpiece. BSH’s in-house crew will install everything, from irrigation and drainage to placing pottery and water features that coordinate with landscape and hardscape to coordinate the space. BSH specializes in planting specimen trees, dramatic trees known for their magnificence; and planting patterns, the use of geometric patterns in formal landscape design. BSH’s relationship with clients does not need to end with the project’s completion. The firm offers customized, detailed estate-maintenance service for all design installations. The service is available on a monthly, quarterly or biannual basis. n Landscape, Hardscape, Design, Installation, Custom Masonry, Travertine, Flagstone, BBQ Bars, Loggia, Planting of Specimen Trees, Exquisite Planting Patterns, Custom Works of Art
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elebrity stylist Raychel Harrison dreamed of implementing a salon culture based on teamwork and exceptional attention to detail for personalized hair care services. The stylist had impressed many celebrities when she apprenticed with industry icon Robert Cromeans at his Mandalay Bay salon in Las Vegas. Harrison toured the country as a platform artist with John Paul Mitchell Systems, showing stylists the latest trends in beauty. In 2012, Harrison brought her vision to Calabasas when she opened Salon Nuuvo. “It’s not just about the hair,” Harrison said, “it’s about the people. Salon Nuuvo is about the WHY. Everyone is in it together, from each stylist participating and graduating through our Advanced Training Program, to the seniors and masters on the floor. Everyone is family. Stylists do not have set workstations. Everyone lends equal support to each other and the ambiance creates a sophisticated experience at an affordable price. From its opening, Salon Nuuvo has aimed to create an unrivaled salon and spa experience from the moment clients walk through the door. Clients can surf the Internet or scroll through a tablet magazine at the complimentary iPad station, sipping on a complimentary cup of coffee, whole leaf tea or wine. Each client receives a comprehensive lifestyledriven consultation. Guests start earning “frequent dryer miles” as soon as their client profile is activated. These points can be redeemed for future services.
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The salon uses only eco-friendly carcinogen-free products. Ammoniafree color options are available, in addition to Nuuvo Haircare, with the popular argan oil designed by Raychel herself. Unwind with Salon Nuuvo’s luxury shampoo experience in the Zeninspired shampoo room. The salon invites guests to bring in empty product bottles to be reused and refilled, with Nuuvo’s nourishing shampoo and conditioner at the refill station. Salon Nuuvo offers a wide range of hair services, in addition to facials, waxing, skin peels, and makeup and event styling for special events. Brides can secure the bridal party suite for a complete hairstyling and makeup experience. Visit the salon’s blow-dry and braid bar for a celebrity-like experience, whether you want Victoria’s Secret sexy or sleek and straight. The team of professionals at Salon Nuuvo is redefining the salon experience for the San Fernando Valley. n Salon Nuuvo 26777 Agoura Road, B3 Calabasas, CA 91302 818.871.9441 salonnuuvo.com Precision Haircuts, Advanced Hair Coloring, Luxury Hair Extensions and Natural Skin Care
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MASTRO’S Brings VIP Excellence to Thousand Oaks
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alabasas Style readers don’t need to go over the hill for prime steaks, top-notch seafood and exemplary service. The Thousand Oaks location of Mastro’s Steakhouse offers a truly exceptional fine-dining experience with not only a world-class menu of prime steaks and fresh seafood but also handcrafted cocktails and an extensive wine list. Mastro’s chefs have created a menu using only the highest quality ingredients. Since the original Mastro’s Steakhouse opened its doors in Scottsdale, Ariz., in 1999, the restaurant has aimed to treat every guest like a VIP. The family-owned restaurant in north Scottsdale is the template for all subsequent restaurants. Mastro’s has grown to a collection of 11 sophisticated, classic steakhouses and Ocean Club seafood locations, recognized for world-class service, highly acclaimed cuisine and live entertainment in an elegant yet energetic ambiance.
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The Mastro’s family of restaurants includes Mastro’s City Hall Steakhouse in Scottsdale; Mastro’s Ocean Club in Las Vegas, Scottsdale and Newport Beach with a fourth set to open in Malibu; and four additional Steakhouse locations in Beverly Hills, Costa Mesa, Palm Desert and Chicago. While each restaurant features unique design elements, all aim to provide each guest with a truly memorable experience. Mastro’s Steakhouse is led by a team of highly motivated and detail-oriented professionals who strive for excellence in guest service, the finest quality food and distinct ambiance, setting Mastro’s apart from other restaurants. We love to unwind after a long day in the lounge at Mastro’s Thousand Oaks, enjoying a classic cocktail or glass of wine. Sports enthusiasts can check out the scores of their favorite game on the lounge’s flat-screens. Mastro’s fine-dining experience starts with a variety of delectable seafood appetizers. Our favorites include the Alaskan Red King Crab Claws, Seared Ahi, Sauteed Sea Scallops and Crab Cakes. The restaurant’s
Dining In Style sushi menu was developed exclusively for Mastro’s by Chef Angel Carbajal of Nick-San Cabo San Lucas with offerings like an Ahi Tuna Tostada with fresh avocado, spicy onion salsa and ponzu chili sauce. We love the Seared Albacore with Black Truffles prepared with seared albacore sashimistyle topped with ponzu, fresh shaved black truffles and fried crushed garlic chips; and the Clear Lobster Roll prepared with spiny lobster tempura, mango, avocado, spicy mayo, and masago (flying fish roe) rolled with fresh greens, served with Chef Angel’s signature lobster sauce and curry oil. Pair your appetizer or sushi selections with a handcrafted cocktail or selection from Mastro’s extensive list of wines and craft beers. The Mastro Classic Martini features Belvedere vodka with your choice of extra olives hand-stuffed with blue cheese, large caper berries or “dirty” with a splash of olive juice. If you prefer your cocktails on the spicier side, order a Dragon Fire with Milagro Silver tequila, Tuaca, Monin, Chipotle Pineapple and Chambord, served with a floating jalapeno garnish; or a Spicy Senorita with Patron Silver tequila, fresh lime, simple syrup, Cholula hot sauce, cucumber and served on the rocks with a salted rim.
The menu includes takes on traditional steakhouse salad offerings including Caesar and an Iceberg Wedge. Our favorite is the Mastro’s House Salad, a chopped salad with shrimp, red onion, tomato and blue cheese crumbles. Since this is a steakhouse, meat eaters can choose from a variety of cuts, including a Filet, a 12-ounce Bone-in Filet, a 16-ounce New York Pepper Steak, a 33-ounce “Chef’s Cut” Ribeye Chop and a 24-ounce Double Cut Porterhouse. Additional selections include a Double Cut Pork Chop, Veal Chop and Rack of Lamb. Mastro’s seafood selections include Seared Ahi, a Scottish Salmon Filet, Chilean Sea Bass, Alaskan King Crab Legs, Twin Lobster Tails and Live Maine Lobster. Any steakhouse worth its salt features an impressive selection of sides. Mastro’s list is more like an encyclopedia with choices like Lobster Mashed Potatoes, Gorgonzola Mac & Cheese, potatoes in just about every configuration, Colossal Onion Rings, and Alaskan King Crab Black Truffle Gnocchi. The vegetable options include the steakhouse classics Creamed Spinach and Creamed Corn as well as delicious Roasted Brussels Sprouts, Sautéed Sugar Snap Peas and Spinach.
If your party has left any room for dessert, don’t miss Mastro’s Signature Warm Butter Cake or a slice of Chocolate Sin Cake. The dessert menu is rounded out with choices such as Cheese Cake, Key Lime Pie, a Cherry Crisp, berries, a Chocolate Pudding Cake, and a unique Johnny Walker Flight Tray with Featured Dessert. Whether you’re planning a dinner party, corporate dinner, charity event or even an intimate private dinner for two – the kind that’s capped with a few carats in a glass of champagne – Mastro’s has private and semi-private rooms available for events. For a truly memorable event, the entire restaurant may be reserved. n Mastro’s Steakhouse 2087 East Thousand Oaks Bl. Thousand Oaks, 91362 805.418.1811 Dinner Only Sunday through Thursday: 5-10 pm Friday and Saturday: 5-11 pm Lounge: Nightly 4 pm -1 am
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Hair is so fascinating. We as a nation spend billions on our hair, styling, coloring, highlighting, blowdrying, trimming and gelling it. It is something we use to express ourselves because it is a part of our body that is freely changeable. Who knew that stacks of dead protein secreted from specialized bulbs in the skin could be so important? It is not only part of our own identity, it is the way we identify others. What are the first three traits that come to mind when describing someone? Height, gender and hair: The tall brunette. The petite blonde. The balding gentleman…and so on. When hair is on our heads, it signifies style and beauty - it has sex appeal. The moment it is no longer attached to our heads, it is the most revolting thing imaginable! “Excuse me. There is a hair in my soup!” (It may have been your own.) Glossy thick hair is a sign of health and vibrancy. Thin, brittle, opaque hair is a sign of illness or senescence. As we know, older people generally have less hair, but also their hair texture is dry and frizzy. What are some things we can do to stack the odds in favor of glorious, vibrant, shiny hair?
Some interesting facts about hair are:
The potential length is inherited (like dog breeds). If left untrimmed, hair grows to a genetically determined length. Some hairs are growing, some are slow growing and some are in a “resting phase.” Hairs on different parts of your body grow at different rates. Imagine if your eyebrow hairs grew at the same rate as your scalp hair. What a sight! Male-pattern baldness is accompanied by a decrease in scalp hair but an increase in body hair.
Stress/Hormonal changes
Changes in hormone balance can increase facial and body hair while decreasing scalp hair. Prolonged stress also causes the body to release cortisol, a stress hormone that can mimic androgens such as testosterone. So relax! Breathe, do yoga, take 15 minutes a day for yourself and reflect on positive things.
rine damage and processing damage. Take it easy on your hair. If you swim regularly, coat your hair with Reflect H2O before getting in the pool. If you are in the sun a lot, there are hair sunscreen sprays such as Shiseido Refreshing Sun Protection that you can use. It takes one second to pull out one strand, and a year or two to grow it back fully. Scalp hair grows at a rate of about 1cm per month. When dying the hair, lightening it is much more damaging (opens cuticles to pull out pigment) than darkening. Troy Jensen, celebrity photographer of Jennifer Lopez, recommends Oribe Shine Light Reflecting Spray for anyone lusting after an instant shine. Daily hair care products can also help to condition and smooth the hair. I find that John Frieda Brilliant color-specific shampoo and conditioner work best for me.
Lab work
A few tests can be in ordered if a thinning problem is not going away after a few months. A look at the thyroid can tell us whether you are hyperor hypothyroid, both of which can lead to hair loss. Blood counts can reveal anemia, which also puts the body in power save mode. A general screen for autoimmune problems is also helpful. This list is by no means comprehensive.
Topical medications
Diet
Injectable medications
Because hair is actually composed of keratin protein, it is best to provide plenty of protein in the diet for hair to grow. If the body perceives a lack, it will shunt resources elsewhere because let’s face it: Hair is optional; your liver function is not. Avoid crash diets and eat plenty of protein.
Propecia is known to prevent progression of hair loss and to encourage a small amount of growth in men. There are occasional side effects because testosterone receptors are blocked. It needs to be continued indefinitely. Upon discontinuation of the drug, the hairline recedes to where it would have been if it had never been treated, however, it is arguably the most effective oral treatment for men.
Hair care and products Hair placement You control the amount of sun damage, chlo-
Vitamins
My favorite vitamins to support hair health are biotin, folic acid and glucosamine. I think a multivitamin with iron is great as well. Some people are sensitive to the iron (get constipated). In that case, once-weekly iron would be better than nothing. Viviscal is a supplement that has biotin and AminoMar, a shellfish extract that is possibly helpful in hair growth. Of course, you should run any new oral regimen by your doctor before starting.
Oral medications
Minoxidil, aka Rogaine, is the most popular over-the-counter topical that prevents progression of hair loss and encourages modest hair growth. Word of mouth from our patients tells us that eyelash growth factors such as Latisse can stimulate scalp-hair growth as well. Topical progesterone may encourage hair growth by modifying the hormonal profile in the scalp skin. The three actives can be compounded together with an anti-inflammatory to cover all the bases.
In some cases, after everything has been tried, the need or desire for hair placement arises. Nowadays, there are advanced techniques for restoring a full appearance to the hair that incorporate the natural hair and allow for swimming, showering, sports, etc. High-profile clients of mine enjoy these services from Thursday’s Salon in Calabasas. They report improved appearance and increased confidence. Hair 2 Wear is a line of hair extensions “for longer, fuller, more beautiful hair” that supermodel Christie Brinkley developed. She feels that hair extensions contribute a great deal to her everyouthful appearance. Hair is an important and special part of our persona. Shiny, thick hair is a desirable trait in both men and women. Now, as I attempt to finish this article on a flight home from Boston, I realize that none other than Patrick Dempsey (McDreamy!) is sitting in the row behind me. Who better to inspire an article about glossy locks than the recipient of InStyle’s Best Hair and People magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive awards? With that said, hopefully some of the tips included in this piece are useful in achieving your own head full of healthy, glossy locks. n This is a general review—by no means comprehensive and does not substitute for individual medical advice. Dr. Guanche is not a consultant for, nor receives consulting fees or compensation from, any of the product or device companies mentioned in this article.
Certain injectable medications have been shown to stimulate hair growth. Low-dose antiinflammatory injections and progesterone injections have shown promise in encouraging hair follicles.
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Blush Boutique is the hidden treasure of Los Angeles with two locations, in Calabasas and the heart of Encino. Blush caters to women who want to be fashionable at affordable prices. Now offering home goods as well as select plus and kids styles, Blush is your one-stop shopping destination. The staff at Blush prides itself on outfitting each client with the right style and perfect fit. With 30-40 new styles weekly & nothing priced over $100, each visit to Blush is exciting and rewarding. “Have you BLUSHed today?� Blush Calabasas: The Courtyard at the Commons | 23671 Calabasas Road, Calabasas | 818.222.5874 Blush Encino: 16101 Ventura Bl., Encino | 818.788.3893 | shopmyblush.com
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Boutique Fine Women’s Clothing
Discover modern and designer collections for fashion-savvy women, including this chartreuse knit maxi dress with a darling lace overlay top. Accessorize with Liquid Metal by Sergio Gutierrez Jewelry to complete the look. You’ll also look smart in this Zelda khaki car coat and slim pant paired with a Zelda floral burnout lace silk blouse. Accessories include this designer necklace by Virgin, Saints & Angels and this Sandy Duftler belt. Both leather handbags shown are designed by Viva Bags of California. 23504 Calabasas Rd., Calabasas (next to Pedalers Fork Restaurant) | 818.591.7300 | besitosboutique.com
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Men’s & Women’s Clothing
Dungarees features cutting-edge active wear. Men look great in this Hartford lightweight cotton poplin button-down with AG slim straight leg “Matchbox” jeans. Women will love this illia lightweight lambskin leather jacket paired with a Chaser shear silk top and AG stilt roll-up jeans, or this Blue Pearl leather jacket with zipper and buckle detail, and David Lerner black snake leggings. Necklaces by A. Marie Jewelry. Dungarees Calabasas: The Courtyard at the Commons | 23655 Calabasas Road | 818.222.5326 Dungarees Studio City: 12230 Ventura Bl., Studio City | 818.508.5326 | dungareesstore.com | 855.469.5326
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Fine Eyewear
OPTX by Wayne Fletcher has provided high-quality, personalized optical service for more than 30 years. His Calabasas store offers stylish prescription eyewear and sunglasses that are technically advanced and made on the premises. OPTX features the hottest designs from SALT, with timeless design, impeccable quality handcraftsmanship and a pure fit. These sunglass and eyeglass frames are modern yet honor the past, giving men and women a stylish look that is appropriate for their lifestyles. Wayne and OPTX Fine Eyewear provide truly personalized optical and eyewear consultation and service. Stop in! OPTX Fine Eyewear | 23673 Calabasas Road | Courtyard at The Commons | 818.789.7600 | optxfineeyewear.com
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Must Haves for Summer By Fred Levine of M. Fredric The Jumpsuit As easy and effortless as the beloved maxi dress, a jumpsuit pairs up as an equal alternative. From your next beach getaway to a city soirée, billowy silks and structured tailored cuts transform from day to night with a simple pairing of heels and metallic accessories.
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The Pleated Skirt The soft flutter of a pleated skirt paired with something so basic as a plain white tee is an absolute must this season. Pastels, bold brights and even punchy prints laid low at your waist will set the romantic mood for any summertime occasion. The Shirt The classic button-down is no longer reserved solely for office wear. A crisp Oxford shirt or chiffon-collared blouse goes preppy chic this season when paired with your crisp trouser shorts and modern mules or with a high slit skirt and d’Orsay pumps. The Set Ditch your denim in favor of a chic matching set. Coordinating pieces are all the rage this season, and they work for almost any type of event. Wear a printed short suit to lunch with your gals, a matching skirt set in a bold color to the office, and even mix and match your brights and prints with a sheer blouse and a small stacked heel for everything in between. The White Jacket A boyfriend blazer, bomber jacket or sophisticated tuxedo jacket…there’s hardly an ensemble that can’t benefit from a white jacket. Regardless of the cut, be wary of the fit. Paired with cigarette pants, a flouncy sheer top or tossed over the shoulders of your flowy dress, a white jacket will polish up any look! The Palazzo Pant Transition from your skinny jeans to a more universally flattering wide-legged look with the reintroduced palazzo pant. This ’70s throwback style is super versatile from resort-wear to business-casual. The best way to keep the look styled and glamorous is to pair with heels to show the full effect of the palazzo. The Vibrant Scarf In lieu of a necklace, try a soft loop of colorful printed fabric draped effortless across your body. You can ‘neck-it’ by wrapping around your neck or letting both ends hang. Wrap it around your body as a shawl or sarong. Or tie it as a belt or headscarf for instant summer chicness. The Overall Reverting back to your youth and OshKosh B’gosh days, the overall is back in several different versions. The double-strapped classic is done in denim, leather, silks and some other nontraditional fabrics. The modernism of this nostalgic trend marks for an absolute must-have this season. The Beach Survival Kit Let’s simply run through a quick checklist here: Bathing suit trends to covet include everything from fringe, laser cuts and ruffles to sexy one-pieces, bustiers and details of crochet and macramé. A chunky sandal is approved, while flowy and ultra-sheer cover-ups are recommended. Sun protection is a must so shade your face with a good-sized hat and stare in to the sun with mirrored sunnies. Tote your oversized organic beach towel in a crochet and leather mixed beach bag! The Chunky Sandal As if a gift from the fashion gods, the chunky, blocked heel sandal will be your essential shoe this season. Time to take out the Birks, flat plats and low, blocked heels. Returning from the ’90s, these platforms and über-comfy sandals alike can be found in an array of finishes, colors, patterns and textures. Play it safe with neutrals and leather, or go bold with color blocking and snakeskin print. Over the years, Fred Levine has been one of the ‘go-to’ people for fashion reporters looking for the fashion direction as it emerges from the streets of L.A.
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Centre Salon
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The Centre Salon at The Commons at Calabasas hosted a major fundraising event April 10th to benefit the Surfrider Foundation. The Surfrider Foundation was started by three Malibu residents almost 30 years ago as an effort to preserve the iconic waves along the Malibu coast. Today, the foundation is doing its amazing work to protect oceans and beaches in 18 countries. The professional team of stylists donated 100% of all proceeds of the haircuts, services and Aveda product sales raised during the 10-hour Cut-a-Thon!
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The 18th Annual HIDDEN HILLS CHARITY
Musicale Photographed by Bret Katz
The residents of Hidden Hills enjoyed “Love Quite Simply,� a show that not only raised money for Round Meadow Elementary School and Ride On Therapeutic Horsemanship, but also highlighted the dazzling talents of the songwriting team of Burt Bacharach and Hal David. Musical Director Jay Asher and Director Natalie Blossom put together this special show that was thoroughly enjoyed by many.
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GIFT IDEAS TK NAILS & CQ NAILS Manicure/Pedicure Gift Certificates Make Great Gifts Give someone you love a gift certificate to be pampered with a deluxe manicure or pedicure. Twelvepercent discount on all salon services during May. Gift cards available for purchase at both salon locations! Walk-ins welcome! Open seven days a week TK Nails 26527 Agoura Rd., Calabasas (Next to Albertsons) 818.880.5148 CQ Nails 26500 Agoura Rd., Calabasas (Next To Jack-in-the-Box) 818.880.0499
VOYAGE EYEWEAR Here’s Looking at You Voyage Eyewear is a luxury eyewear boutique specializing in designer sunglasses and eyeglasses collections. It features the largest inventory of eyewear in Calabasas with more than 30 unique brands. At Voyage Eyewear, you can pick unique frames without paying a fortune. The vision is style, elegance and beauty without sacrificing comfort. Visit in-store or online including Facebook and Instagram. 4774 Park Granada #2, Calabasas 818.224.3577 voyageeyewear.com
NOTHING BUNDT CAKES Everyone’s Favorite Holiday Cakes The perfect bundt begins here with handcrafted recipes made with the finest premium ingredients including fresh eggs, real butter and cream cheese. Bring home the perfect dessert to show your mom, dad or grad how much you care. Choose the 10” cakes (serves 18), 8” cakes (serves 8), the Bundtlet (single serving), or Bundtini desserts (bite size by the dozen). 6524 Platt Ave., West Hills 818.340.2253 1610 Thousand Oaks Bl., Suite D, Thousand Oaks 805.446.3082 nothingbundtcakes.com
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MOM & DAD ULTIMATE SKIN DAY SPA
Everyone Loves a Spa Day Express your love and appreciation to the moms, dads and grads in your life with an Ultimate Skin gift card. Let your special someone select a well-deserved gift of a relaxing massage or personalized facial. Shop Ultimate Skin’s spa boutique for unique gifts. Gift cards are available to purchase in person or online. 22263 Mulholland Hwy., Calabasas 818.222.9797 ultimateskin.com
TEMPT For All the Things You Can’t Resist Tempt has the perfect gift for all your loved ones, including moms, dads and grads! Stunning and unique jewelry with all price points. The impressive collections come from all around the globe. Tempt also offers an amazing selection of fabulous gift items from designers such as D.L. & Co, Christian Lacroix and Barclay Butera. Gift certificates are also available. Tempt is perfect for all your gifting needs! 4774 Park Granada, Calabasas 818.225.8758 shoptempt.com
ESCENTIALS Hand-Selected Thoughtful Gifts Are Here Moms will love a luxurious new robe or fabulous perfumes, lotions and body oils. Choose from a wide selection of distinguished brands or create your own customized fragrance at this store’s amazing scent bar! You’ll also find jewelry, accessories and beautiful gift items, all with free gift wrap. 26527 Agoura Road, Calabasas (Next to Albertson’s) 818.880.5411 escentialsLA.com
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GIFT IDEAS FOR MOM & DAD COLOR ME MINE Discover the Art of Having Fun Kids love making gifts for Mom and Dad at this paint-it-yourself ceramics studio. This family-friendly environment is the perfect place for creative expression and bonding with loved ones of all ages. Ideal for parties, workshops and Kids Night Out. No reservations required; open seven days a week. The Courtyard at the Commons 23641 Calabasas Rd, Calabasas 818.222.4922 calabasas.colormemine.com
GRAPHAIDS For The Artistic Mom and Inspired Dad Give the gift of creativity! Graphaids is Conejo Valley’s only true art store. From the creative child to the professional artist, we have it all. Also serving the digital artist as well with fine-art reproductions and printing supplies. Offering discounts to students, instructors and professionals! 28710 Canwood St, Agoura Hills 818.575.9565 shopgraphaids.com
THE PLAY DESTINATION Give Mom a Day Off The Play Destination is a safe and clean indoor playground that offers fabulous and unique birthday parties, classes, special events and retail. The venue also caters to parents with free Wi-Fi, snack and coffee bar and plenty of comfortable seating to relax, meet up with friends on a playdate or socialize with other parents. M-Th 10am - 5:30pm, Fri. 10am-3pm, Sat.-Sun. private birthday parties. 28501 Canwood St., Suite 3E, Agoura Hills 818.292.8644 theplaydestination.com
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Quality is Always In
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uy quality and you’ll only cry once. It’s indeed ever so tempting to try and save money by settling for the cheap-product option, only to find that replacements and performance dissatisfaction have turned that decision into the more costly and much less satisfying choice.
This scenario seems to play out frequently with home furnishings, and at an increasing rate, these days. That’s because of the expansion of low-end furniture retailers and the concurrent contraction of higher-end establishments. This is a bit surprising when you consider how much time we actually spend in our homes. Counting sleep, it averages to more than 12 hours a day. Considering that furnishings – and I use this word to also include what covers our floors, walls and windows – can be viewed as art with function. Investing in the right quality home products that meets our needs for seating, sleeping and storing, can transform our living space into a recharging sanctuary. In the real world, most of us live with budgetary constraints, so upgrading to high quality throughout our homes may not be practical or even possible. The solution is to mix in some unique quality statement pieces with well-selected moderately priced items. In this way, the whole will rise to the level of the cream.
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The long-term benefits of owning quality furniture obviously transcend the satisfaction and appreciation of its craftsmanship, like a finely made musical instrument that can be admired for its beauty but also produces wonderful sounds. A well-made piece of upholstery will provide luxurious and comfortable seating for many years after that bargain sofa has flattened and lost its fabric and color brilliance. The quality-made wood piece will actually improve its appearance with age and can remain in the family for years, if not generations. n
It’s important to buy what you love – but perhaps more important to love what you buy – for those furnishing items that will be in your home long-term. When selecting your home furnishings, remember that quality is always in style.
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a DESIGN CENTER a Meadow Gardens Delightful showroom and expansive collection of: • Cast-stone water fountains, garden fountain & wall fountains • Garden Ornaments & Birdbaths • Stone and Terracotta planters and containers • Cast Stone benches and tables • Indoor & Outdoor Home Accessories • Discount Pricing • Home delivery & installation 31149 Via Colinas #604 Westlake Village 818.879.9555
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a DESIGN CENTER a the ultimate home, garden & lifestyle shopping destination Harris House • Amazing collection of home furnishings • Designer furniture, lighting, drapery • Mirrors, Paintings, Home décor • Floral & accessories • One of a kind items to beautify every room • Professional design services available 31149 Via Colinas, #606 Westlake Village 818.889.8647 harrishousedesign.com
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Louisville
Fashion Show
Louisville High School hosted its annual Mother/Daughter Fashion Show and Luncheon at the Four Seasons Hotel to raise funds for the high school’s new library program. Ellen Lynch and Mary Lynn Wissner co-chaired the event.
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Club Life at Calabasas Meeting new people isn’t hard Just pick up the wrong ball during the annual Beat The Pro Tournament- where everyone is a winner.
We love our kids! Kids think having dinner at the club is way more fun than eating at home!
And the winner is... Team captions Tim Kearns and Patrick Nelson proudly display the trophy for the Annual RTJ Cup Tournament!
Ladies enjoying their “tee” Calabasas Ladies Club members enjoy a special Tuesday luncheon after spending a beautiful round on the course.
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Country Club We’re number one! The Calabasas High School basketball team celebrates capturing the CIF Southern Section Division II-A title at the awards dinner at the club.
These gals mean business The eWomen Network launched its first Accelerated Networking event at the Calabasas Country Club on March 25th.
Love was in the air Valentine’s Day Sweeties celebrate with roses & champagne On Valentine’s Day.
Every day should be hump day Good food, good drinks, good laughs, and good friends make every Wednesday night special at the CCC.
Everyone’s BFFs
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Head Chef Don Allen and bartender Enrique keep everyone happy at the club!
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50th Anniversary PASADENA SHOWCASE
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he 50th Pasadena Showcase House of Design, open until May 11, features a Salon Pavilion designed by Maya Williams of Calabasas. The 1915 English country estate designed by famed architect Stiles O. Clement is located in the South Grand-Covington area of Pasadena. Clement was a fixture in Southern California architecture for 50 years and an important contributor to 1920s Art Deco and 1930s Streamline Moderne architecture. His designs include the Richfield Oil Company Building in downtown L.A., the “Swim Gym� at Beverly Hills High School, and the Mayan Theater. Since 1948, the Pasadena Showcase of Design has awarded more than $19 million in gifts to support the L.A. Philharmonic, Walt Disney Concert Hall and other non-profit organizations as well as local symphonic, cultural and educational music programs for youth. n pasadenashowcase.org
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The Alliance for the Arts
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its One Millionth Student During its March 6 theatre presentation of the beloved children’s novel, “Charlotte’s Web,” at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, the Alliance for the Arts and the city of Thousand Oaks celebrated the one millionth student to be bussed to the theatre. Over the past 30 years, the Alliance for the Arts has raised millions of dollars to support the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza and has provided free tickets and bus transportation to more than one million Title 1 elementary school-aged children.
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The Art of Beautiful Smiles
MOUNTAIN VIEW DENTISTRY
Jeffrey Schechter, DDS
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Night Life at Riviera Calabasas residents, along with Anthony Nieves, owner, and hospitality veteran Paul R. McGinley as its new restaurant manager, enjoyed the nightlife and live entertainment at the Riviera Restaurant and Lounge.
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aa Erewhon 26767 Agoura Road Calabasas, CA 91302 818.857.3366 customerservice@erewhonmarket.com erewhonmarket.com
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rganic grocery and café offering grocery staples, all organic produce, vegan and vegetarian products, health and beauty products.
Calabasas welcomes Erewhon, the Los Angeles natural foods store that has been catering to healthy lifestyle enthusiasts since 1968 when health food was far less mainstream. Like the Beverly Boulevard location, the Calabasas market features a tonic and juice bar, a café, prepared hot foods, rotisserie chicken, a salad bar, deli counter and specialty items for those following macrobiotic, raw and gluten-free diets. The Calabasas location also features an organic pizza bar, selling slices and pies. Erewhon features a 100% organic produce department and organic café. Like the Los Angeles store, the Calabasas location carries options for various dietary restrictions. Stop in after your Bikram yoga or Spin session for its 100% organic cold-pressed juices made fresh daily. Unique for the area, the Tonic & Juice Bar has natural, ancient Chinese and Ayurvedic ingredients. The first Erewhon opened in Boston in the late 1960s to serve those following a macrobiotic diet as well as to maintain the pasture-to-fork traditions that were beginning to erode. More than 40 years later, the market still strives to bring in the most wholesome products available. Erewhon works to create innovative grocery, health and beauty products with only the cleanest ingredients. Erewhon’s stated mission is to “make healthy, pure, nutrient-rich foods and products available to all and to inspire people to eat better, eat less, and live longer.” In an era when apples may come from across the world, Erewhon is committed to bringing locally sourced, organic
produce from farm to table and creating prepared dishes using the best ingredients possible. This means staying on the cutting edge by sourcing the latest innovations in high-quality, nutrient-rich and pure products. Erewhon’s Calabasas location promises to become a popular meeting place for an organic latte or lunch in the organic café, or a healthy hot dinner on the way home from work. Try one of the chia puddings or a vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookie. If you’re interested in replacing your household items with nontoxic alternatives or need advice on supplements, the staff at Erewhon is knowledgeable and helpful. An integral part of Erewhon’s mission is to protect the sources of pure food. To this end, Erewhon supports the Non-GMO Project, a non-profit dedicated to protect and build the food supply that is not genetically modified, to educate the public, and to verify whether foods are non-GMO. Erewhon supports additional local nonprofits, including Farm to School, the Institute for Responsible Technology and Netiya. Erewhon aims to be a destination for health enthusiasts from as far as the Valley and Malibu by selling only the purest, ethically and sustainably produced foods, wellness and beauty products and even household items. n
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The Agoura Hills/Calabasas
Community Center held its free St. Patrick’s Day celebration featuring live Irish music by Innisfree and entertainment from the Claddagh School of Irish Dance students - with food, activities, contests, games and drawings for a number of prizes.
about town Grossman Burn Center
Holds RibbonCutting for Renovated Playroom By Beth Cone Kramer
The Grossman Burn Center at West Hills Hospital and Medical Center held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Feb. 27 for the newly renovated and redesigned therapeutic playroom. The renovations were funded by the Children’s Burn Foundation, with additional resources provided by the Frankenheimer family and the Container Store. The playroom is an important component for psychological rehabilitation of pediatric burn survivors. One-third of the patients treated at the Grossman Burn Center are children. The playroom, located within the burn unit is outfitted with developmentally appropriate toys and activities for children of all ages and serves as a safe haven for children during their recovery.
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Child Life Specialist Linda Garcia comments, “Children will often feel overwhelmed in the hospital. The playroom allows them to gain a sense of familiarity and control through play and exploration. It is a place where kids can be comfortable as they prepare them for procedures and surgeries.” n
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The Calabasas City Council held its annual reorganization meeting March 26, at which David J. Shapiro was named Mayor and Lucy Martin was named Mayor pro tem. Every year, the council selects the mayor from among one of its members for a oneyear term, and that person serves as the city’s official representative for all legislative and ceremonial purposes.
about town Jacqui Irwin, Threeterm Thousand Oaks City Councilmember enjoyed a night with friends and family at the Oaks home of sister and brother-in-law Doug and Monique Jacobsen to launch her bid to represent the California Assembly’s 44th District.
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Supercar Sunday takes place every Sunday at the Westfield Promenade shopping mall in Woodland Hills. The event, which is open to the public, is one of the largest and longest-running weekly car shows in the world. On any given Sunday, you can literally see virtually every exotic car, classic, hot rod, custom car and even race cars! Supercar Sunday has become a place where manufacturers share and debut new models. Recently, Porsche North America shared
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its new hyper-exotic 918 Spyder hybrid; Nissan, a few weeks earlier, brought out the IDX Conceptcars that had previously been seen in only one other place in North America. Supercar Sunday also offers Maqrue Days, the first Sunday of every month. On these days, a certain brand or model is featured, and there is a special reserved parking corral. These “marque days” have become hugely popular, and it is not uncommon for more than 100 Ferraris or Lamborghinis, as well as hundreds of other makes and models, to appear. It is truly spectacular!
For more information and to visit Supercar Sunday please visit: www.supercarsunday.com
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Tech Talk
I Raised
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out crowdfunder.com, which focuses on companies looking to raise money in a nontraditional manner. If you are involved in the charity fundraising arena, check out crowdrise.com or appbackr.com, which will give you funding for the next great mobile app.
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o you have a billion-dollar idea with a $500 budget? How do you go about raising the money so that one day, you can make $19 billion, as WhatsApp did when it sold its texting app to Facebook? You never really know what works until you try. Remember the Pet Rock? Pet rock made its creator, Gary Dahl, $15 million.
How about something silly as bottled water? Can you even imagine the conversation with the boss on that one? “Hey Bill, I have this idea that the public will buy bottled water. Yes that’s right, bottled water.”
So who was able to raise funds in this manner? Actually, quite a few. The most well known product was the Pebble smartwatch, which quickly became a model for crowdsourcing. This new, Neptune Pine smartwatch features a camera, voice calls, video chat and more. It creators were hoping to raise $100,000. Instead, they received more than eight times that. Depending on the deal, you will get something for your money. In Neptune Pine’s case, you will receive the watch for donating. Others have different offers. Location devices that help you find lost items have been popping up like crazy. If you are like me, you will lose everything in your life at least seven times a week. The Chipolo™ allows you to track anything you can attach with their small tag. Its goal was $25,000; it raised $293,000.
“You mean the stuff that comes out of the tap for free?” Low and behold, a multi-billion-dollar business was born. All it takes is some seemingly brilliant idea and, oh yes, some money to produce that idea. Let me introduce you to Crowdfunding. You may have heard of it but weren’t really sure what it’s all about. Here are the facts and the figures: Crowdfunding involves asking multiple individuals for generally small contributions, usually done through websites such as kickstarter.com, which raises donations for creative products. It’s not designed for businesses or charities; it’s meant for people like you and me.
The bottom line is, if you are creative and have a terrific idea but lack the funding, go on “Shark Tank” or try checking out one of the websites above. You might just be the next Warren Buffett. We put a putting green in our back yard last year, and I am hoping to recoup the cost and make a few bucks. So, if you are interested, I’m selling golf memberships for $5,000 each to my exclusive Cohen miniature golf course. Swimming and basketball included. Buy now, before midnight. n See you on the radio. Marc
Additionally, there is indiegogo.com which is a more broad-based site that focuses on areas such as hobbies, music and charities. If you run a business and need additional capital, you should check
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Luxury Lifestyle Event at
Neiman Marcus Topanga Neiman Marcus and The Auto Gallery Maserati delighted guests with a spectacular Luxury Lifestyle event on Feb. 19 at the Westfield Topanga mall. The event included a spring trends fashion presentation hosted by Bob Lugari, vice president/general manager of Neiman Marcus Topanga. Guests also enjoyed the chance to check out a number of impressive Maserati vehicles on display, as well as a contemporary art exhibit by DAC gallery and a Marilyn Monroe exhibit by Andrew Weiss. Great food, wine and a cigar lounge rounded out the evening!
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Oaks Christian School’s
2014 Gala Dinner & Auction Features Grammy-Winning Parents Photography by Steven Guo Oaks Christian School’s Gala Dinner Auction held April 5th at the Four Seasons Westlake featured appearances by Grammy-winning OCS parents Richard Carpenter (The Carpenters) and Ray Parker, Jr. (“Ghostbusters”). The event, titled “We’ve Only Just Begun,” raised funds for the school’s financial aid program. Chris Harrison, host of ABC’s “The Bachelor”, appeared on stage to present a rose to OCS parent and auction volunteer Cindy Campbell.
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calendar of events Every Saturday, 8 am-1 pm Calabasas Farmers Market Rain or shine, residents and visitors flock to Old Town Calabasas where a weekly farmers market replaces the old general store. Local vendors bring their fresh and exotic fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods and prepared foods to go. ci.calabasas.ca.us/ farmersmarket.html.
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celebrates the grand opening of the company’s new headquarters at 26010 Mureau Rd. in Calabasas. The award-winning river cruise line increased its office space in response to the recent surge in demand for river cruising.
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May 3 Free Women In Transition Seminar at West Hills Hospital & Medical Center Discussions on female health topics from West Hills medical experts on informative subjects for all life stages. Mini tours of New Beginnings’ birthing unit and women’s diagnostic center. RSVP to reserve your place. Seminars at hcahealthcare.com or call 818.676.4321. May 3–4 Calabasas 17th Annual Fine Arts Festival Located on the grounds of the Commons and the Calabasas Civic Center, the Festival features more than 150 painters, jewelers, potters, sculptors, photographers, glass artists, woodworkers and more. Fine dining restaurants, live musical performances and free youth art activities complement this wonderful weekend with the arts! For more information, visit calabasasartscouncil.com. May 6, 5:30–7 pm “Understanding Dementia” Presentation by Dr. Judith Leone-Freidman, Psy.D. Join us for this special presentation to discuss the signs, symptoms, types and treatments of dementia. Event is located at Silverado Calabasas, 25100 Calabasas Road. For more information, call 818.222.1000 or visit silveradocare.com. May 8–11 Conejo Valley Days The four-day event features entertainment for kids, teens and the whole family, including motocross freestyle exhibitions, a children’s entertainment area, carnival rides, games, a western-themed Main Street and saloon, and a food court. The motocross exhibitions and live entertainment are included with general admission. Located at Conejo Creek Park South, 1300 East Janns Road, Thousand Oaks. For more information, visit conejovalleydays.us. May 9, 5:30–8 pm Calabasas Chamber of Commerce 19th Annual Wine Tasting and Silent Auction Come experience California’s finest wines and wines from around the world. Enjoy local restaurants’ gourmet cuisine while enjoying live jazz music. An exciting addition to our silent auction will be the latest runway styles from local high fashion boutiques! Event is located at Calabasas Civic Center Plaza, 100 Civic Center Way. For more information or to purchase tickets call 818.222.5680 or visit calabasaschamber.com.
The Calabasas Chamber of Commerce hosted its annual
“Cal Cup” student scholarship tournament
on Feb. 28 at the AMF Woodlake Lanes. Fourteen teams enjoyed the night of bowling and friendly competition, all for a great cause!
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May 17, 9 am Relay For Life of Calabasas The American Cancer Society Relay For Life is a life-changing event that helps our community celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. Your reasons for getting involved in Relay For Life are as unique and special as the story that motivates you. Because of your support, we are creating a world with less cancer and more birthdays! Event is located at A.E. Wright Middle School, 4029 Las Virgenes Road, Calabasas. For more information, visit relayforlife.org
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Calabasas Savvy Seniors enjoyed a beautiful afternoon touring the offices and gardens at Valley Crest Landscaping Company headquarters in Calabasas as part of its ongoing program consisting of classes, excursions, special events, lectures and luncheons for senior women and men within the city of Calabasas and beyond.
calendar of events May 26–Sept. 1 Summer Concerts in the Park The annual Summer Concerts in the Park series is held in the natural amphitheater at Conejo Community Park, perfect for family-friendly concerts. All concerts are free and begin at 5 pm. Concerts are located at Conejo Community Park, 1175 Hendrix Ave., Thousand Oaks. For more information, call 805.381.1247 or visit crpd.org.
june June–August, Dates TBD Oaks Christian Summer Programs Oaks Christian Summer Programs offer a series of classes for middle and high school students entering grades 6-12 as well as outstanding arts programs and sports day camps geared towards kids ages 5 to 18. Sign up for arts, academics, online and sports programs. Spaces fill quickly so register now! Visit oakschristian.org to register or for more information.
about town The Dailey Method Calabasas owners Lauren Potter and Jaclyn Winters hosted a special event to raise money for the Relay for Life of Calabasas with donation classes and gifts to help fund cancer research.
June 1 Casa Pacifica Angels Wine Food & Brew Festival Come for a wonderful day of sampling excellent wines, delicious foods and marvelous brews, benefitting the programs and services provided by Casa Pacifica to vulnerable and deserving children and their families! The Festival showcases delectables of the finest restaurants, caterers, bakeries and specialty shops from Santa Barbara to Conejo Valley. The event also features renowned wineries and vineyards from throughout California’s wine-producing regions, as well as several award-winning breweries. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit cpwineandfoodfestival.com June 7, 5-11 pm The Event 2014 The Foundation for Las Virgenes Schools will return to The Calabasas Tennis and Swim Center for a fabulous evening of premier restaurant, winery and craft beer tastings as well as silent and live auctions. A live concert performance by Taylor Hawkins, drummer for the Foo Fighters, and his cover band, Chevy Metal, will bring down the house! Tickets are available online at theeventparty.org. June 9–Aug. 8 Viewpoint Summer Programs Viewpoint School’s beautiful 25-acre campus is nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains, the perfect summer program location. Dedicated teachers, coaches and counselors will develop strong relationships with your child, providing a fun and enriching summer. Academic programs, sports camps, day camps, fine arts workshops; there’s something for everyone with Viewpoint Summer Programs! For more information and to register, visit viewpoint.org/summer or call 818.591.6597. June 20–21 The 8th Annual Calabasas Malibu Wine & Food Festival Enjoy an afternoon of food, wine, beer and spirits in beautiful Malibu and Calabasas! Ticket includes a special tasting of worldclass wines, beers, spirits and delicious food, all while helping raise money for Free Arts for Abused Children. Buy tickets early, as this event will sell out! For more information or to purchase tickets, visit malibufoodandwinefestival.com. June 21, 1 pm Rolling For Pink Rolling For Pink has raised $150,000 and still rolling! Celebrate our 6th annual Bunko tournament and help the fight against breast cancer. Play Bunko, enjoy food and beverages from local vendors. All registered players receive the ultimate swag bag. All proceeds benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Registration opens May 2014. For details, please visit rolingforpink.org or call 805.277.9703.
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Financial Brief
The Challenge of
BEING AVERAGE By Craig L. Israelsen, Ph.D.
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ortfolio diversification is a virtue, but it can also be seen as a vice because it produces “average” results year to year.
(in those years that it outperformed a multiasset portfolio) was 833 basis points. So, how is it that both end up with a 44-year performance that is basically the same?
A 20% loss requires a 25% gain to break even. A 50% loss requires a 100% gain to break even. A 75% loss requires a 300% gain to break even. Thus, the frequent outper-
The S&P 500 Index outperformed a multi-asset portfolio 55 % of the time 24 out of 44 years between 1970 - 2013 (multiasset portfolio comprised of US large and small stock, non-US stock, commodities, real estate, US and non-US fixed income, and cash). But more than that, the annual margin of victory was often dramatic. For example, in 1998, the S&P 500 Index had a return of 28.58% while the multi-asset portfolio produced an annual return of 0.96%, a victory by more than 2,700 basis points. The average margin of victory for the S&P 500
The S&P 500 Index had a 44-year average annualized return of 10.41% vs. 10.29% for the multi-asset portfolio. The answer is the down years. There were more of them for the S&P 500 (nine losses vs. five losses for multi-asset portfolio), and the depth of the plunge was far greater. The average negative return for the S&P 500 Index was -15.2% vs. -8.7% for the multi-asset portfolio. Very simply, negative returns are disproportionately more damaging to a portfolio than the counterbalancing of positive returns of the same size. Let me explain.
formance of the S&P 500 Index compared to a multi-asset portfolio was essentially undermined by the frequency and magnitude of large negative returns in the S&P 500 Index. The large drawdowns of the S&P 500 Index offset its more frequent upside.
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So, are “average” diversified returns good enough? Most definitely. But the virtue of multi-asset “average” performance (like most virtues) only becomes fully apparent over time. The challenge of building a multiasset portfolio is in the short-run, not the long
Financial Brief run. Said differently, a multi-asset portfolio will never outperform the best performing individual asset class in any given year, but in the long run, (historically speaking) it will win the portfolio return race with reduced risk. Multi-asset portfolios are steady not flashy. Therein lies the problem: The best performing asset class of last year may create “investor envy,” which can lead to “performance chasing,”which consists of reallocating all or a portion of the portfolio to last year’s winning asset class or strategy. Such an approach is nonsense, but so are a lot of things we humans do. Mark Wendell, of MD Wendell Wealth Partners in Westlake Village, expressed his views: “Using diversifying techniques helps investors protect themselves from themselves—that is, employing diversification strategies will counter investors’ tendency to make the human behavioral error of focusing on the most recent performance and winner, rather than correctly, and most importantly, focusing on achieving a smoother ride with superior longer-term results. This point is especially important when clients are pulling funds out monthly because volatility is not your friend. You end up with a negative dollar cost averaging result due to losses on some monthly payouts. Most people do not realize the difference between investment risk and gambling hope, which is why I put so much emphasis on risk managed returns for my clients’ portfolios.” For example, in 2013, the return of the S&P 500 Index (one of the components of the seven-asset diversified portfolio) was fabulous a calendar-year return of 32.4%. The return of the equally weighted seven-asset portfolio in 2013 was 13.15%. The performance of U.S. large cap stock outperformed the seven-asset “average” return by a large margin in 2013, and investors might now be tempted to over-allocate to U.S. large cap stock. This reminds me of the classic story of the tortoise and the hare. The steady performance of the seven-asset portfolio represents the tortoise ,and chasing last year’s best performing asset class (among the seven asset classes in a diversified portfolio) represents the hare. Consider the results over the past 15 years (1999-2013). The tortoise had a 6.97% annualized return compared to a 4.68% 15-year annualized return for the hare. Moral: Building a broadly diversified portfolio is the only logical investment philosophy, mathematically and emotionally. The emotional roller coaster caused by chasing the performance of individual-asset classes should be self-evident. The mathematics supporting the notion of less volatile portfolio performance have already been discussed; that is, large losses are disproportionately more damaging to a portfolio than positive returns of the same size. There is one more aspect of diversification that I would like to briefly pursue: depth diversification vs. breadth diversification.
The S&P 500 Index is a diversified collection of 500 stocks—all of which fall within ONE asset class: large cap U.S. stock. This represents diversification depth. It’s important, but breadth diversification is more important. Breadth diversification is achieved when multipleasset classes such as stocks, bonds and diversifiers are combined together — precisely the logic of a multi-asset investment portfolio. A properly built portfolio needs depth and breadth diversification. Depth diversification is achieved by using mutual funds and/or ETFs, while breadth diversification is achieved by using a wide variety of “depth-diversified” mutual funds.
Diversification: Depth vs. Breadth
Why is breadth diversification important? Notice the excellent performance of the S&P 500 Index “hare” in 1999. Depth outperforms breadth over short time frames (such as in 2003, 2006, and 2009-2013). However, good years are sometimes followed by meltdowns — as occurred in 2000, 2001 and 2002 for the S&P 500 Index. The “tortoise” seven-asset portfolio underperformed in 1999 but came through in 2000-2002 relatively unscathed. In the end, the seven-asset portfolio, which represents breadth diversification, finished more than $7,600 ahead over the past 15 years. Large cap U.S. stock (i.e., S&P 500 Index) is an important “depth” ingredient within a diversified portfolio, but the S&P 500 Index by itself is not a diversified portfolio. Inasmuch as the S&P 500 Index has annually outperformed a multi-asset portfolio over the past five years, it is important to keep a longer-term perspective to appreciate the value of breadth diversification. Investors who fail to do so are susceptible to performance chasing. n Craig L. Israelsen, Ph.D. is an Executive-in-Residence in the Financial Planning program at Utah Valley University. He is the developer of the 7Twelve Portfolio.
Copyright © Mark Wendell 2014 All Rights Reserved. MD Wendell Wealth Partners: A multi-family personal wealth boutique for select clients. Phone: 805.230.1908 Website: mdwendell.com. Email: mark@mdwendell.com MD Wendell Wealth Partners is a Registered Investment Advisor in Westlake Village California and provides a broad range of investment and estate planning services in a multi-family office business model. The article is a brief overview and is intended to provide information only. Information is not legal advice and you should consult with qualified legal counsel prior to implementing any estate planning. The article covers some important considerations associated with living and posthumous estate planning issues and is by no means comprehensive. The accuracy of the article content is not guaranteed. Always seek the advice of a competent professional when making important financial and/or legal decisions. The information contained in this article is not a solicitation to purchase or sell investments. Investing involves risks and there is always the potential of losing money when you invest. Specific investments may not be suitable for all investors as the appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an individual investor’s circumstances and objectives.
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Bay Laurel Fundraiser Several Bay Laurel Elementary School families (Farmand, Ghaffari-Rezaie, Izadi, Malek, Tabandeh, Tamiddon, Vahdani and Afshari) hosted a Norouz Spring celebration to raise money for the school.
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Let’s Bake a Difference Cancer Support Community Satisfies “Sweet Tooths” at Westlake Event By Beth Cone Kramer Photography by Marvin Steindler The Cancer Support Community of Valley/Ventura/Santa Barbara hosted its Let’s Bake a Difference fundraiser March 9 at the Westlake Village Inn. Guests satisfied their “sweet tooths” at the cupcake, pastry and dessert-tasting event. Proceeds funded the Cancer Support Community’s programs, which serve more than 3,200 cancer patients and families per year. The programs, offered in English and Spanish, are free to cancer patients and families from the San Fernando Valley as well as Ventura, and Santa Barbara counties.
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Calabasas High School’s performance of the 2007 Mel Brooks musical, “Young Frankenstein,” was held in the beautiful Performing Arts Education Center. After the huge success of “The Producers,” Brooks masterfully adapted another film to the stage. The show was a huge success and had several sold-out performances.
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celebrated Enzo Ferrari’s birthday in February by hosting a Ferrari Cruise from the Calabasas dealership to The Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles. More than 50 Ferrari drivers arrived in force!
in Calabasas celebrated the arrival of its new spring merchandise with a Spring Fling party April 10. Guests enjoyed seeing the great new fashions, prizes and raffle drawings, along with wine and appetizers The Six Restaurant.
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Wine & Dine Farm Fresh Cuisine
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HARVEST KITCHEN & BAR AT HYATT WESTLAKE PLAZA 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village 805.557.4710 | westlake.hyatt.com
RIVIERA RESTAURANT & LOUNGE 23683 Calabasas Road, Calabasas 818.224.2163 | rivieracalabasas.com
Serving the community of Westlake Village with offerings built around farm fresh and seasonal ingredients. Happy Hour available Sun. - Fri. from 4-7pm. Private dining rooms available.
Savory flavors of Europe, Asia, South America – with a great bar menu and happy hour seven days a week. Private banquet rooms available.
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MORTON’S THE STEAKHOUSE 6250 Canoga Ave, Woodland Hills 818.703.7272 | mortons.com/woodlandhills
the Sage Room RISTORANTE ITALIANO 5719 Lake Lindero Dr., Agoura Hills 91301 818.735.3530 | sageroomagoura.com
Morton’s The Steakhouse Woodland Hills is the perfect destination for dinner with an extensive wine collection, USDA primeaged beef, succulent seafood, and decadent desserts.
Country style home Italian cooking with a twist. Prepared fresh daily. Outdoor dining, lunch, dinner, full bar, ample parking. Special events, banquet rooms cater to your every desire.
Napa Charcuterie
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THE STONEHAUS 32039 Agoura Road Westlake Village 818.483.1152 | the-stonehaus.com
MASTRO’S 2087 E Thousand Oaks Blvd., Thousand Oaks 805.418.1811 | mastrosrestaurants.com
Excellent European fare with a tasty menu of salads, sandwiches, gourmet cheeses and pizza. Enjoy with a glass of fabulous wine or an expertly made café mocha in a beautiful vineyard setting.
Mastro’s Steakhouse offers a menu of the finest prime steaks and premium fresh seafood, served in a sophisticated, classic atmosphere. The result is a truly unparalleled dining experience.
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