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The Queen Of Comedy

From Seinfeld to Veep, Julia Louis-Dreyfus is at the top of her game. Funny, no? By RICHaRD PÉREZ-FERIA

The 401(k) Retirement Crisis

The results of a new study are stunning: Americans just don’t have enough money to retire. Now what? By martin andelman

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How do Demi Moore, Chris Meloni, Christie Brinkley and other 50+ celebs stay so darn sexy? Take a look. By ERIN DOSTAL

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With thousands of Americans opting for a quieter life, Costa Rica emerges as a serious contender. Pura vida, baby. By Abby tegnelia

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Julia Louis-Dreyfus photographed by S. Bukley; (this page) Playa Pan de Azúcar at Hotel Sugar Beach in Guanacaste, Costa Rica. Photography by Abby Tegnelia

“Barbara Walters may be a personal hero, yes, but she’s also the best television journalist in the history of the world.” (see page 6)

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EDITOR Barbara Walters: THE LEGEND EXITS MYRNA SUÁREZ

As she retires, it’s important to acknowledge that Barbara Walters is undeniably the best television interviewer the world has ever seen. By Richard Pérez-Feria

n June 9, 1977, a sweltering evening a few months before my thirteenth birthday, a monumental event was taking place in my home in the suburbs of Miami: My parents, my siblings and I gathered to watch ABC News’ superstar journalist, Barbara Walters, conduct a free-form, two-hour interview with Cuba’s pompous dictator, Fidel Castro, a first for American television. This news special was impossibly epic, an earth shatteringly important moment for my Cuban-born parents who fled their beloved homeland precisely because of the draconian, murderous policies Castro implemented when he took power decades earlier. And as my family and I held our collective breath to see if Walters would throw softball questions to the notoriously verbally dexterous jefe, we were stunned that the contrary occurred. It was quite an interview. Walters was astoundingly intelligent, measured and didn’t let the slippery Castro get away with much. Even at my young age, I remember admiring how Walters carried herself, friendly to the man, but tough as nails to

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the leader of a decimated country. It was a master class on how to conduct an incredibly difficult interview, all the while making history as well as terrific television. That’s how it’s done, people. As Walters takes her final bow on television—it still

There’s a simple reason why ABC carry the Barbara Walters doesn’t seem possible that “Barbara Walters” won’t be on TV again—a litany of her incredible moments fill my head: Her interviews with every significant world leader including Egypt’s Anwar Sadat, the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, England’s Margaret Thatcher, King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia, Russia’s Boris Yeltsin, Lybia’s Muammar al-Gaddafi (I loved when she asked him if he was crazy), India’s Indira Gandhi, China’s Jiang Zemin and, more recently, three really bad guys, Russia’s Vladimir Putin, Venezuela’s Hugo Chávez and Syria’s Bashar alAssad as well as her dozens of revelatory conversations with every American president since Richard Nixon.

If Barbara Walters only conducted interviews with world leaders, that would by itself fill record books, but the fact that this particular tireless, curious reporter has elevated the act of celebrity interviews to a bonafide art form, speaks volumes to how rare a talent Walters truly is. Her fascinating interviews with Christopher Reeve, Michael Jackson, Monica Lewinsky (arguably the biggest “get” of her career), Katherine Hepburn, Oprah, Madonna, Patrick Swayze, Lady Gaga, George Clooney and every bold-faced name in Hollywood has directly influenced how celebrity interviews have been conducted ever since. Make no mistake, without Walters there’s no Oprah, there’s no Katie, there’s no Diane. I’ll go even further: In the history of television, there has never been a presence like Barbara Walters who aggressively straddles the hardest of news and the fluffiest of entertainment and treats both extremes with equal, unwavering professionalism and an unimpeachable ethic while consistently and indefatigably never forgetting she’s on TV and must amuse/inform/move the millions watching from their living rooms. No one in the history of the world has ever done that. Ever. Since she launched The View, the daytime gabfest and ratings juggernaut nearly two decades ago, I’ve been concerned that the Hall of Fame career Walters

C News headquarters will forever s name: How could it not? had before The View may get tarnished by the likes of Elisabeth Hasselbeck, Debbie Matenopoulos and the other lesser lights that shared her breathing space on that program, but—remarkably—Barbara Walters exits The View unscathed with her dignity and reputation intact. Even now I’m sad for me since I’m undeniably a Barbara Walters fan; a fan in the sense that I respect her for I know the choices she has made—both in her life and in the moment while conducting interviews—reveal her to be a once in a lifetime talent, a one-woman Mount Rushmore. There’s a simple reason why ABC News headquarters in New York City will forever carry the

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If Barbara Walters only conducted interviews with world leaders, that would by itself fill record books.

Barbara Walters name: How could it not? As I flash to that early summer night in 1977 and to my rapt family watching an American journalist asking the monster who ripped their lives—and their country— apart the toughest of questions, it still gives me chills. In a pointed moment from that historic interview, Castro incredibly implies that Cuba has its own form of freedom. Barbara Walters was having none of it: “Excuse me! You allow no dissent. Your newspapers, radio, television, motion pictures are all under state control. That’s not freedom.” I can still close my eyes and see the expression on my dad’s face as he cheered Walters’ question and how my mom got teary-eyed as she said to no one in particular, “That’s right, Barbara. That’s exactly right.” That’s a journalist. That’s how it’s done. Barbara Walters may be a personal hero, yes, but she’s also the best television journalist in the history of the world. So as she leaves public life at the height of the party, I hope this living legend, this television icon, this class act, takes a final, glorious bow. No one has ever been—or will ever be—better than Barbara Walters. No one.

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Comedy How did Julia Louis-Dreyfus come to reign over such a crowded TV landscape? Funny you should ask.

By Richard PĂŠrez-Feria n a telling and remarkable coincidence, as I write this, marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Lucille Ball, the greatest comedic actor in the history of television. And as that lofty title is rightfully passed to Julia Louis-Dreyfus, it seems like a perfect time to tell you why. Thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a reason that even now, after literally decades and decades have passed, we all still love Lucy for the simple reason that there was no one like her then and there is no one like her now. Oh, but Julia Louis-Dreyfus is close. Oh. So. Close.

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MAUDE SQUAD

Julia Louis-Dreyfus’ acting is unbelievably good—it’s as if Mary Tyler Moore and Bea Arthur forged their best qualities and bequeathed them to her.

had to work late that particular Thursday—the magazine I edited was on a tight deadline—so I invited two co-workers to my apartment to share Chinese take out and watch the latest episode of my favorite show, Seinfeld. On this night, October 10, 1996, in the middle of witnessing Julia Louis-Dreyfus as Elaine Benes “dance” at her company party, was the first and only time I’ve ever feared for my life. As I bit down on a steamed dumpling, Elaine’s dance moves filled my TV screen and my co-workers and I erupted in howling laughter at the humiliating, indescribable spectacle of what Elaine was doing (later in the episode George told Jerry that watching Elaine dance was “a full body dry heave set to music” and he was right). But as I was screaming at the hilarity of the moment, the feisty dumpling decided to lodge itself in my throat. And then panic set in. If it wasn’t for my friend’s sharp back slap and my subsequent dislodging of the rogue delicacy, I may not be here now to write about Louis-Dreyfus’ funniest moment. Indisputably, Elaine’s dance became instantly as iconic and memorable as any TV comedy moment in history. I would go as far as saying not since Lucy and Ethel at the chocolate factory and Lucy’s “Vitameatavegamin” has there been a funnier moment by a female actor in a situation comedy on American television. It was an outrageously uproariously impossibly funny scene taken to epic heights by the masterful comedic chops Julia Louis-Dreyfus possesses. It was that good.

To get to the bottom of Louis-Dreyfus’ appeal, one has to examine the facts: She’s irrefutably beautiful, but is no girlie-girl and prefers the company of men who better appreciate her bawdy, take-no-prisoners outlook on life. Though she was born in New York City, the actress taps into an easy accessibility that makes her a relatable “everywoman” and not the daughter of a billionaire that she actually is. Her acting is unbelievably good; it’s as if Mary Tyler Moore and Bea Arthur forged their best qualities as comedy titans and bequeathed them to Louis-Dreyfus. We root for Louis-Dreyfus much as we always did for Tyler Moore, and we laugh out loud at the razor sharp, impeccable comedic timing Louis-Dreyfus shares with Arthur. We know LouisDreyfus would’ve been buddies with Mary in Minneapolis and she would’ve been BFFs with both Maude and Dorothy Zbornak on The Golden Girls. Combining the best of Mary Tyler Moore and Bea Arthur makes for quite an explosively hilarious cocktail that Louis-Dreyfus embodies like no other. Still not convinced? Let’s talk Emmy Awards, shall we? ulia Louis-Dreyfus has been nominated a ridiculous 14 times for Emmys for acting in comedies (winning four times) making history in two ways: Her latest nomination broke the all-time record previously held by—say it with me—Lucille Ball; and by winning her four Emmys for three different series—Seinfeld, The New Adventures Of Old Christine, Veep—Louis-

Elaine’s dance on Seinfeld became instantly as iconic and memorable as any TV comedy moment in history. 10

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FLYIN’ VEEP

With Veep, Louis-Dreyfus is in full flight and has never been better. (Opposite, clockwise from left) Receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame; with husband Brad Hall; winning an Emmy for Veep; with Jerry Seinfeld.

Dreyfus becomes the first actress in history to ever accomplish that. The dozens of other accolades for her acting notwithstanding, these unprecedented Emmy records are a very big deal by anyone’s standards. In her latest turn as Vice President Selina Meyer on HBO’s hit Veep—a show co-created by Armando Iannucci and the brilliant New York magazine writer, Frank Rich—LouisDreyfus is in full flight portraying the overtly ambitious, not quite wise, but scary smart VP. The show’s ensemble cast is uniformly excellent and Louis-Dreyfus has achieved a gravitas in this role that I’ve never seen in her previous performances. She is Selina Meyer. And she is running for President. And Julia Louis-Dreyfus has never been better. Looking back on a celebrated career filled with so many highs including her three-year stint at Saturday Night Live as the youngest female cast member and, more recently, her jaw-droppingly funny rift as Lisa Kudrow’s sister on Showtime’s Web Therapy, has proven time and again Louis-Dreyfus paired with great writing and capable actors around her are the ingredients for comedic gold. As we pay rapt attention to where this superlative actress takes us next, let’s reflect for a moment and do something so many of us never actually do: Let’s pay homage to a once in a generation supernova talent at the height of her career. By watching Veep on Sundays or Seinfeld re-runs, you honor the remarkable work of our greatest television comedic actress. Louis-Dreyfus is the rightful successor to the title of “queen of television comedy” that for decades Lucille Ball laid claim to without competition. A quarter century after Lucy’s death, it is now appropriate to honor her successor. And, in case you’re wondering, I still never watch anything Louis-Dreyfus is in while eating. Almost dying of laughter is something I’d rather not experience again. Bottom line: Julia Louis-Dreyfus is America’s new queen of television comedy. Has a smarter and sexier reigning monarch ever made us laugh so damn much?

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no rest for the weary

A whopping 48 percent of persons nearing retirement age say they don’t ever expect to retire because they couldn’t save enough money.

recent Congressional Survey of Consumer Finances showed that the average 401(k) balance for 65 year olds in the US is roughly $61,000. That’s only about two years worth of retirement income, and statistically, retirees need about 17 years worth of retirement income after age 65.

Retirement Crisis Also, a recent survey conducted by Harris Interactive for Wells Fargo, titled the Wells Fargo Middle Class Retirement Study, showed 37 percent of persons nearing retirement saying they don’t ever expect to retire, and instead will have to “work until I’m too sick or die.” And 48 percent say they’re not confident they will be able to save enough for a comfortable retirement.

Stock Market What we’re witnessing now is the first generation attempting to retire based largely on returns from equities, that is, the stock market. Ever since the mid-1980s, Wall Street’s conventional wisdom has continued to be that investing in equities, as long as properly diversified, is the only way to go when saving for retirement. But, we simply cannot depend on the stock market to produce the consistent returns we need over 10, 15 or even 20 years, especially

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leading up to or in retirement. The truth about investing in the stock market is that it doesn’t matter whether you earn 12 percent for the year, or eight percent… or even five percent… it’s the down years that kill you. So, although diversification might reduce stock market risk in theory, for the average investor, it can’t really be done. When a crash comes, everything pretty much correlates and gets wiped out. And, there goes your retirement savings, again. If you have the majority of your retirement savings in the stock market, consider these three points: 1. There are 78 million baby boomers aging into their retirement years. Most have had the majority of their savings in the stock market for last 30-odd years, whether though the direct purchase of individual shares or as a passive investor in mutual funds held in IRAs and 401(k) plans As this group ages into retirement, however, they’ll be pulling money out of their retirement plans. Some of that money will be used for retirement income, and some will move away from equities and into safer savings vehicles and annuities. That means in the years ahead there will be fewer dollars in the stock market, and that means reduced demand for stocks, which will put downward pressure on stock prices.

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2. Secondly, the capital gains tax is about as low as it’s ever been and going forward it certainly won’t be any lower. In fact, at some point, in the not too distant future, the rate is likely to go up, at least on the highest earners (who are also the people with the most money in the market). A higher capital gains rate reduces the attractiveness of investing in the stock market to some degree, and again, that means less money in the market, and lower aggregate demand for stocks, thus lower stock values. 3. Third, interest rates are sure to rise at some point in the coming years, even more certainly than taxes will increase on higher earners. When they do, corporate earnings forecasts will take a hit, which will lead to a pull back in stock prices. And these are only a few of the

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risks inherent to investing in the stock market today… there are plenty of others. Most people today don’t know or don’t remember, but from 1966 to 1982, the stock market’s average annual real rate of return compounded annually was 6 percent per year for 16 years! “That’s a bear market and it’s something we may experience again,” says Dr. Art Laffer. And if that hasn’t convinced you to consider moving some of your retirement funds out of the stock market, consider something written by Warren Buffett in his 20072008 Letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders; “Over the last century, the Dow went from 66 to 11,497. While this may seem like enormous growth on the surface, compounded annually, it’s just 5.3 percent per year. In this century, if investors matched

that return, the Dow would close at 2,000,000 by year-end 2099. And anyone who expects to earn ten percent annually from equities during this century is implicitly forecasting the Dow to reach 24,000,000 by the year 2100.”

income diversification The most significant risk to your retirement income isn’t addressed by diversification, because as we’ve all been taught to define it, diversification only applies to asset class. But, in retirement it’s income we’re worried about. Specifically, we need to know how much money we can get each month once we’ve stopped getting a paycheck from work. The biggest risk to income is taxes. Since taxes are the biggest bite out of anyone’s income by far,

A financial vehicle (insurance) that offers double-sided protection from the other side of Wall Street, the safer side. to protect income from the threat of higher taxes in future, we need to apply the concept of diversification to the sources of our retirement income and create a bucket of funds that can be accessed on a tax-free basis during our retirement years. Yet, many people have all of their retirement savings in tax-deferred vehicles, such as a 401(k) or IRA, and the income that gets withdrawn from those vehicles will be taxable as ordinary income. So, not only do we have our savings in accounts subject to the downside risk of the stock market, but we also invest in vehicles that will provide income at risk of higher tax rates in future years. So, here we are… even after witnessing bubble after bubble… we’re still betting on the stock market going up and future tax rates staying the same or going down.

Indexed Universal Life There should be no question that a portfolio’s value can be devastated by losses that occur during the 10-20 years before retirement. That’s when most people have the most money at risk, and the least number of years to make up for losses should they occur. Once retired, the situation is largely the same. Today’s 65 year-olds have at least 20 years of retirement ahead of them, and many will live longer than that. How many down years can this group take before any hope of gains is lost. There’s only one financial vehicle that can offer you doublesided protection, and it’s offered

by the insurance industry, which is the other side of Wall Street— the boring side, the safer side. When you invest inside an indexed universal life policy (IUL), you participate in the market’s ups, but not in the downs.

Key Points 1. Depending on the IUL policy, for example, if the S&P were to go up, you’d earn returns up to 12-13 percent. But if the S&P dropped by double digits, your return would never be lower than two percent in some policies and zero percent in others, but either way there’s no downside risk. 2. You can take money out of a properly structured IUL policy tax-free, so it can create a source of tax-free retirement income or you can use the money however you’d like whenever you’d like. For example, saving for college inside a well-structured IUL policy means you don’t need to save $66,000 to pay a tuition bill of $33,000. Which number sounds better to you? 3. And because it’s an insurance policy, there’s also a IUL death benefit, so it creates an immediate estate. Should you die unexpectedly, the death benefit will ensure that the money is there to pay college tuition, even though you hadn’t saved enough before you died, as one example. There are plenty of financial advisors who will tell you not to invest inside an insurance policy. They’ll claim that the costs of insurance diminish your potential ROI. They are focused on the pursuit of ROI, when

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It’s time to start playing it safer about retirement and transform some portion of your savings into safe money.

it’s never been ROI that mattered most. it’s market downturns that kill you. Whether your ROI is a few points higher, does not matter. The truth is, our ability to retire or save while exposed to stock market risk as well as the impact of higher taxes on tax-deferred investment vehicles, greatly contribute to the current serious retirement crisis. Some straight talk: It’s time to start playing it safer about retirement and transform some portion of your savings into safe money. We’ve gambled long enough and the scoreboard says we lost. The question is: Now what?

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THEY’RE FAMOUS, SEDUCTIVE AND CERTAINLY NOT KIDS ANYMORE. CS RANKS THE CELEBRITIES WHO STILL HAVEN’T LOST THEIR MOJO—AT ALL. BY ERIN DOSTAL

brad pitt

This 50-year-old’s name has become synonymous with good looks and attractiveness for decades. From that moment he wowed us in Thelma & Louise— you know, in that scene—we’ve been unable to take our eyes off him. And we still can’t.

christie brinkley

This woman is 60. Wow. The quintessential American beauty just recreated her unforgettable Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue cover pose by posing for a recent People cover in a bathing suit. At 60. Just. Wow.

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heather locklear

This California stunner is frozen in time. The 52-year-old mother is still the surfer girl next door, with a rock star lovin’ edge. It’s time for her next big TV comeback, don’t ya’ think?

emilio estEfan

How this 61-year-old Cubanborn music prodigy grew up to be the Latin world’s answer to Berry Gordy and Dick Clark is a remarkable enough tale. The fact that he’s also one of the most beloved people in a tough industry speaks volumes to what Gloria Estefan’s husband is all about. ¡Fantástico!

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Michelle yeoh

Shooting to fame after her starring turn in Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon a decade-and-ahalf ago, Yeoh, 51, is starring in its sequel later this year. With a body like hers, we’re sure she’ll have no problem maneuvering those stunts again.

john stamos

It’s hard to look at this 50-yearold and not smile. “Uncle Jesse” still has a boyish charm and movie star looks that seem to get better and better with each passing year. And those cheeky Greek yogurt commercials aren’t hurting his sexy meter, either.

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dylan mcdermott

Famous for critically-acclaimed starring roles in The Practice and American Horror Story, the 52-year-old is the living embodiment of what every woman says she wants: Tall, dark and handsome. Oh, and Paul Newman-worthy blue eyes definitely seal the deal.

IMAN

Yes, she’s beautiful, but she’s also smart. The 58-year-old not only has a still thriving modeling career, but she heads her own beauty company, Iman Cosmetics, for women of color. And she’s Mrs. David Bowie.

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tom cruise

Easily one of the hardest working men in Hollywood, the sexy 51-year-old punctures his many acting roles with a searing intensity that’s hard to ignore. It’s this tenacity that’s made him the globe’s biggest movie star for decades with no stopping in sight.

demi moore

Who can forget the iconic scene in the film version of Charlie’s Angels when Demi Moore is running down the beach, surfboard under her arm and wearing a barely there bikini? How could a 40-year-old woman look so damn good? That movie was 11 years ago and its star, now 51, looks like she hasn’t aged a day. Best part? Her new boyfriend is even younger than her ex, Ashton Kutcher.

GEORGE CLOONEY

At 52, the sultry, sexy movie star is reportedly engaged to a beautiful, smart human rights attorney. Yet it’s his intensity and charm that lands him on our list. He seems like the type of guy who isn’t a jerk, can hold a conversation and makes a woman feel special—what more could anyone want?

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SHARON STONE

This award-winning actress transcends her vixen roles and has come to embody pure glamour at the age of 56. Stone is known for her out-of-the-box red carpet looks, which include a Gap T-shirt mixed with some couture jaw-dropping gowns. Humanitarian, fashion icon, compelling actress, whatever the stunning Sharon Stone does, she does it slightly better (and sexier) than everyone else.

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Denzel washington

Few actors have gone from Hollywood badass to silver fox leading man quite as gracefully as this 59-year-old superstar. With chiseled looks and immense success, this list would be incomplete without this handsome, talented actor in the mix. C’mon, it’s Denzel.

raquel welch

Hands down, this woman is the sexiest 73-year-old to ever walk the planet. She’s been wowing us since the 1960s when she first reigned as a bikini-clad sex symbol and today, more than a half a century later, she’s still turning heads with her voluptuous figure. Timeless beauty personified.

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rob lowe

It makes sense that this 50-year-old would play the much-younger, straight-laced Chris Trager on NBC’s hit comedy, Parks and Recreation: He’s America’s evergreen pretty boy. Not only is he handsome, athletic, a versatile actor, he also seems to be a fun dude to be around.

julia louiS-dreyfus

The funny lady has never looked better. Want proof? Check out her recent Rolling Stone cover. Few of us would dream of posing nude and tattooed at any age, let alone 53. With Veep and the Emmy, is there anyone hotter in Hollywood right now than JLD? For more, see page 8.

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KEN WATANABE

As evident in the film The Last Samurai, this 54-year-old is one of the few actors on this planet that can dim Tom Cruise’s megawatt movie star meter down a peg. That’s not easy to do, folks. And that’s why he’ll always be in demand.

gina gershon

This 51-year-old knockout doesn’t look a day over 30. We contest that there’s not a man between the ages of 18-75 who wouldn’t say “yes” to an evening with this talented, hardworking actress. Just breathtaking.

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chris meloni OK, we’re going there: At 53,

this man’s butt is a scientific/ genetic marvel—literally. The Emmy Award-nominated star of Oz, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Surviving Jack, exudes sex, pure and simple. There’s a reason why this man sits at No.1.

madonna

There’s “country” Madonna, “cone-bra” Madonna, “Express Yourself” Madonna (our fave), “MDNA” Madonna, “Like A Virgin” Madonna and on and on and on. The reigning queen of reinvention and eternal sexiness has done and conquered it all. And at 55, there’s no stopping her now. Or ever. #truth

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Costa Rica calling

Great weather, easy life, low cost of living AND healthcare: Why so many Americans visit Costa Rica, fall in love and never leave.

By Abby Tegnelia

isa Farrell dropped by the tiny beach town of Playas del Coco to become a dive master on her way to California from New York City, while Shelley Huff wanted to check out the famous Costa Rican surf. Bobbi Jo Barton? Her husband wanted to try owning a dive shop. (She was terrified on her first dive, but put on her game face in front of her daughters). Different stories, same ending: “And she never left.” Costa Rica, often dubbed the “happiest place on earth,” has long beckoned expats from North America and elsewhere who long for a more laidback lifestyle and warm tropical breezes. For a time, I was one of those runaways. The recession had left me jobless and in more debt than I’d like to remember. So when two friends planned a trip to Costa Rica, I cashed in my last airline miles and headed south. My only plan was to return home in two months, during which I would pray that some sort of a long-term plan would present itself.

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As it turned out, only my two friends followed that timeline. By the time they were packing their bags to return to California, I had somehow figured out that a friend of mine from years ago in Manhattan was living in the next town over. A teensy tiny one-room house in her barrio was empty and looking for a tenant. I moved in within the hour. Unlike Farrell, Huff and Barton, I didn’t stay forever. Exactly one year later, after starting a small business and paying off that debt, I was contacted about a job that I couldn’t pass up. Just as dramatically as I had moved into my little casita, I was back in Las Vegas, fretting about morphing my beach attire into a glamorous wardrobe. It was a sad good-bye, but one that was made without hesitation. Costa Rica would be there; the job would not. After all, I was in my mid-30s; the majority of my friends and neighbors hadn’t moved to paradise until retirement Oh what a retirement that would be: Life at the beach, but with cheaper food and more adventure than Florida. Costa Rica is known for its stellar healthcare system,

DREAMING IN SPANISH

Living in Costa Rica is about falling in love with a way of life.

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which costs only about $100/month. And it’s relatively easy to qualify for residency, especially for anyone with more than $1,000 coming in from any kind of pension or social security. But those are the practical reasons to make the move, much as a new dating prospect might have good credit or perfect teeth. Living in Costa Rica isn’t really about that; it’s about falling in love with the way of life. “The most appealing thing about living in CR is the slower pace, for sure, and the possibility of having a much simpler life,” says Huff, who now runs the stand-up paddleboard company Pacific Coast Paddle & Surf. “Most people you will meet here don’t have much, but they’re perfectly happy with what they do have. We have amazing weather all year round, warm water, great waves, mangos falling from the sky, happy people, bright colors–I could go on and on. I wanted a mellow ‘island style’ life. Even though this isn’t an island, it still has that energy and vibe. There’s way less stress and no need to move so fast.”

I can certainly vouch for that. I had been in a cutthroat business before I was unceremoniously let go in 2008. After seemingly endless months waiting for my apartment’s lease to run out so I could move, I arrived in the tropics a stressed-out mess. There, for the first time in my life, I had nothing but time. I read books, studied Spanish, met friends

“I love my life in Costa Rica. I enjoy the he I was never as comfortable in

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for drinks. Nothing was scheduled ahead of time, I wasn’t checking my phone every minute and the dense humid air had a way of relaxing me. A lifetime insomniac, I started to sleep well without aid for the first time in memory. I’m not alone. Heading to Central America (Panama is also popular, and I think Nicaragua will pick up soon) has grown increasingly common post recession. People lost their jobs or didn’t end up with as much money as they wanted to for retirement—or just want to get away from

the stress that these hard financial times put on a lot of us. “I love my life here,” says Farrell, who sells real estate with RE/MAX when not working with her husband on their business, North Pacific Tours. “I enjoy the healthy living, the ocean, its magical smells—I wish I could produce a scratch and sniff photo. I was never as comfortable with

visit. I can sit outside and work under the trees, and hope that the monkeys overhead don’t poop on me. Sometimes I can’t sit outside due to that—isn’t that terrible?!” Not that a life in the tropics is for everyone. A country that prides itself on an “it’s all good” mentality—they call it pura vida—isn’t going to be as efficient as what you might be used to at home. Tim Lytle, who runs the blog therealcostarica.com, recommends not buying any real estate until you’ve been there for a year, in case you realize you’re not cut out for Central America. The laidback lifestyle can take some getting used to, especially if you’re wound up to begin with like I was. If you do arrive and become overwhelmed because it seems that every little errand takes ten times as long to complete, take a deep breath and wait it out for as long as possible. Costa Rica has a strange way of solving its own problems. For example, at my new house, I had a 45-minute walk to the grocery store that got old fast. But

ealthy living, the ocean, its magical smells. n New York City as I am now.” myself living in New York City as I am now in Costa Rica. I don’t worry about shootings, which I see on the news. Here, that’s never an issue. If I hear an ambulance, I get nervous; if I hear a siren, I’m panicking, because I know something isn’t right. We just don’t have those sounds here! Instead, we have the sights and sounds of nature, of wildlife. Yesterday, driving to work, I passed an oxen cart with two farmers and they were transporting a freshly cut tree. At my office, I have a chicken that comes inside to

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eventually a new friend got me a local cell phone (long story, but you can’t just go buy one at the store), and another friend knew a reliable cab driver who would come pick me up whenever I called. When rainy season started, nothing was more appreciated than those $2 cab rides. “If you don’t have patience, you will not last long here,” Huff says. “The biggest mistake that people make when they move here is to constantly compare everything to

return the next day. But now they tell you that you need something different. So now you go get that and return the next day, and that person will say, ‘No, you don’t need that, you need this!’ It’s kind of funny actually. Everything is much easier here if you have a local to help you out, and it takes times to make those friends. Even they aren’t 100 percent sure about how things work, but somehow they always seem to make it smoother and less stressful.”

Life in Costa Rica isn’t for everyone. A country that prid mentality—they call it pura vida—isn’t goint to be as efficient ‘back home’. Things work and run very differently here and if you expect it to be anything other than what it is, you’re setting yourself up for a disappointing experience. You have to go with the flow and be willing to adapt to Costa Rica, not expect it to adapt to you. You can go to the Municipality to get some paperwork you need for this, that or the other, and they will tell you what you need. So you go get it and

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You have to be fairly tenacious to start a small business in Costa Rica, where many dream of opening a modest restaurant or beachside bar. To begin with, the country is so environmentally friendly that it’s rare to be given permission to open any kind of business close to the beach. There are also tricky laws regarding employees—and you really need to learn some Spanish. In fact, even if you have no intention

of working there, I implore you to take some Spanish before you go, no matter how frustrating or awkward it might be. “Learning to dive, operating a dive shop and running a business in Costa Rica, plus being a Mom and not speaking Spanish—moving here was a big challenge,” Barton says. “The financial part is the most difficult. Trying to get a small business loan without collateral is impossible. And everyone thinks Costa Rica is cheap, so we have a difficult time charging accordingly for the tours.” It’s also hard for some people to be in a different country than their family, although it’s just a few hours south of Texas by plane. And then there are the critters—and rainy season. I recommend staying through a complete one before making any permanent decisions. I loved the coziness of the constant warm rain, but others spend those months back home, and are always on the lookout for a house sitter to watch their place during that time. “In the ten years I’ve lived here,” Farrell says, “I’ve become used to the tarantulas on my screen doors or the side of the house, a scorpion waiting to greet me inside

des itself on an“it’s all good” t as what you’re used to at home. my door (which happened tonight) and the stray dogs that become best friends with mine and stop in for play dates and hikes. I love the weather, six months of dry season mixed in with some windy months and then the green season. It’s similar to South Florida’s weather.” In fact, the flight to Miami is less than three hours and a common trip for those who long for some American amenities.

GETTING THERE

Guanacaste is the most popular province for tourism and expats and is served by its own international airport, Liberia (LIR). United flies direct from Houston, Delta from Atlanta and American from Miami. All flights are under four hours. Flights to the capital, San Jose, are more flexible and less expensive. From there, the regional airline Nature Air flies to towns all over the country. When booking a trip from the US, you must provide proof of return within 90 days if you do not yet have a visa. The bus system can be tricky to figure out and slow, but it is safe. A US driver’s license may be used to rent a car, although prices are higher than in the US. Roads are often in bad shape, especially during rainy season, so tread carefully. CS MARCH/APRIL 2014 33

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by how many of the people who paddle out with us are over 50—at least half,” says Huff who, like Farrell, married a local. “It’s a great way to exercise without risking too much injury or strain, and the worst that happens is you fall in the water. When the water is 80-something degrees, you definitely don’t mind falling in! There’s even a local group of expats who have started a SUP club in this area, and nearly all of them are over 50.” That’s something I miss about spending time in Costa Rica—people of all ages seamlessly hanging out, in yoga class, at a book club or having a late afternoon beer. “It just seems that the 50+ crowd has more fun here,” Huff says. “They’re totally over the trying to impress anyone stage, and they usually have a better appreciation for things in general. They’re ready to enjoy themselves, and it’s awesome to be around.” If the pura vida lifestyle is for you, I’ll see you there.

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LISA BARRERA

No matter how long you decide to visit for, from a week’s vacation to indefinitely, there’s plenty to do. Costa Rica is such a popular retirement spot that visitors of all ages will feel comfortable diving in and trying new activities. The once trigger-shy Barton, now divorced from the husband whose idea it was to dive in the first place, now takes people diving with her company, Diving Safaris. “Our average customer is between 45 and 65 years old,” she says. “Many haven’t dived in a while due to raising children or being busy with their careers.” Farrell’s husband, Mauricio Barrera, is born and raised in Coco and is an avid fisherman and dive master. Their fishing business, North Pacific Tours, gets people outside for snorkeling, a tour, surfing or fishing. “Any day on the water is a good day,” Farrell says. “We get the best clients—a lot of families, which is so nice to see. We’ve had clients from the age of three and up to the age of 80. Who doesn’t love to fish or spend time out on the water with someone you love?” As for Huff’s stand-up paddleboard (SUP) tours, there’s a first time for everything! “You might be surprised

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YES, PLEASE

Pebble Beach Golf Course is rated No.1 in the US by no less an authority than Golf Digest.

heaven? Is This

From Augusta National to St. Andrews, THESE ARE THE FIVE GOLF COURSES ON EVERYONE’s BUCKET LIST.

BY BUCK WARGO

arl Spackler had his dream of playing Augusta National Golf Club, but the Cinderella story of the Caddyshack greens keeper winning The Masters isn’t as farfetched in our imaginations. Now, we’re not thinking about going down the stretch to play Bubba Watson on the back nine on the final Sunday at The Masters, but a lot of us have a bucket list of championship courses we’d love to play across the globe. Whether it’s the Pacific Ocean crashing in the background, as we get a feel for the one-iron shot Jack Nicklaus faced on the par 3 17th hole at Pebble Beach to win the 1972 US Open or if we prefer to walk at the very roots of where golf began at St. Andrews in Scotland, a dream is only a dream if you don’t make it happen. Where to begin? We suggest these five iconic courses.

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AUGUSTA NATIONAL

PEBBLE BEACH

This is No.1 on virtually everyone’s list because it’s where The Masters is contested, and since it’s private, the most difficult to get a chance to play. Built on a former plant nursery, just walking the grounds and viewing the blooming of azaleas in the springtime and the large pines that line the fairways would be enough. Reliving the shots of golfing greats Bobby Jones, Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus, Tiger Woods and Phil Mickelson can’t be matched on any course in the world. It’s the only major to be played on the same course every year, adding to the lore of this Georgia-based masterpiece. All of us would love a crack at the famed “Amen Corner” of the 11th, 12th holes and drive on the 13th hole where the tournament is often decided. Could we hit the green at the most famous par 3 in the world, the 12th at Augusta National or do what many of those who have fallen short at the Masters do—get caught by the swirling winds and have our ball roll back down the hill in Rae’s Creek—a shot that would end Carl Spackler’s (and so many others’) dream?

No major championship course has the views of Pebble Beach on the Monterey Peninsula in Northern California, but’s it’s the one that’s most realistic for us Americans to play. It’s a public course and all we have to do is pony up $500 for the greens fees. But that’s worth it for a bucket list course rated the No.1 course in the US by Golf Digest. The spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean—let alone the whales and the sea lions frolicking—would distract anyone from their shots. For any true golf lover ready to tee off feeling the crisp ocean wind and the crashing waves filling your head is as close to heaven as it gets. Although it’s hosted five US Opens, the course is famous for being part of the annual rotation with two other courses for what was once known as the “Crosby Clambake” hosted by the late Bing Crosby. It’s now called the AT&T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am and features celebrities and sports stars that play with a professional partner. So not only can you take on a shot attempted by Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods, but also one tried by Carl Spackler himself, Bill Murray.

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The Famous “Hogan’s Bridge” on the 12th hole at Augusta National Golf Club, home of The Masters.

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The land of oz

Royal Melbourne Golf Club’s course is famous for the sharp slope of its greens.

ROYAL MELBOURNE No golf bucket list is complete without going abroad and other than a must-trip to Europe, Australia should be the preferred destination. The trip is worth it to Royal Melbourne simply because of its connections with famed golf architect Alister MacKenzie, the designer of Augusta National. Anyone who watched the Presidents Cup competition in 2011 between the US and an international squad saw the challenges that golfers face. This course is all about the slope on the greens and speed at which the ball runs on them. Hit the ball close to the hole but above it, and the putt could roll by and completely off the green. It’s like Augusta National on steroids (times ten!) and quite the colossal challenge.

OLD COURSE AT ST. ANDREWS No bucket list is complete without going to birthplace of golf in Scotland and a visit to the Course at St. Andrews. Golf was first played on links in the early 1400s and it’s not shaped by

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course architects but by Mother Nature herself. The course inspired modern golf and set the standard with 18 holes. It’s the home of championship golfers Old Tom Morris and his son Young Tom Morris and has hosted a remarkable 28 majors. The plus about playing St. Andrews in the summer is its northern latitude where you get nearly 18 hours of sunlight. Like Pebble Beach, it’s a public course and easily accessible and costs $270 in the summer months. Any course that frustrated Bobby Jones to the point where he walked off it after failing get out of a bunker and then fell in love with it and had it inspire Augusta National is tantalizing. What score you shoot any day depends on the strength and direction of the wind from the North Sea. That and the pot bunkers are the course’s defense. The anticipation of the round only grows knowing that the famed par 4 17th hole known as “The Road Hole”

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GREAT SCOT

The Old Course at St. Andrews in Scotland is open to the public for a reasonable $270 per round in the summer. (Below right) Long Island’s legendary Bethpage Black Course is one of the longest golf courses in the world.

No bucket list is complete without going to the bi is ahead. You have to aim over the Old Course Hotel if you play from the back tees. The Road Hole Bunker whose depth and small size makes it difficult to escape defends the approach shot to the green in the front. If we hit our approach too long we could end up on a narrow roadway adjacent to a stone wall, all of which are in play. Where else can you hit a shot off the pavement, against a stone wall and have it roll backwards onto the green? Just hope it doesn’t end up in the “Road Hole Bunker.” If it does, exhale, try to smile and enjoy the experience. Isn’t that what scratching something off your bucket list is all about?

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BETHPAGE BLACK Now that we’ve featured golf courses in the South and West Coast we head over to Long Island’s legendary Bethpage Black Course as a great way to round out our bucket list. Bethpage Black Course will be quite the challenge with its length, and it lets you know it with a sign warning of its difficulty, sounding as if your life were at risk. Designed by famed golf architect A.W. Tillinghast, the course opened in 1936. It has hosted two US Opens, including one won by Tiger Woods and is now part of the rotation for the Fed Ex Cup

irthplace of golf, the Old Course at St. Andrews. playoffs. It will also host the Ryder Cup in 2024. The demand is staggering as golfers can only reserve a tee time once a month. But that doesn’t stop people. Bethpage sets aside the first hour of tee times—six foursomes—for walk-ups and it accommodates one walk-up group every hour. To get the full Bethpage Black Course experience, you may want to join golfers waiting for a tee time in the middle of the night hilariously depicted by Ray Romano in Everybody Loves Raymond. Greens fees for out-of-state residents are $150 on weekends and $75 for New York residents.

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GORGEOUS

SUNNY DELIGHT

It’s becoming more common to “brighten” your face year-round and manufacturers are arming us with the necessary products.

The Absolute PRO-GORGEOUS Beauty Must-Dos For Summer It’s time to take your beauty pro-gorgeous regimen seriously: Summer is almost here, people! By MARCO MEDRANO

s we discussed in the last issue of CS, I much prefer the term pro-gorgeous to anti-aging. With most of the nation still reeling from an unusually long, deep freeze and the weather patterns continuing to be out of

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whack, I decided to break tradition with some seasonal anti-aging categorization. At this time in my own life, there are certain pro-gorgeous steps I’m doing year round. Those beauty staples include SPF 30+ or mineral protection, less direct or uncovered mid-day sunlight on

Don’t miss the wonderful opportunity to be pro-gorgeous. If you’re not using serum, you absolutely should be. my skin and sulfate-free or extremely gentle shampoos and head-to-toe moisturization (post-shower on moist skin). Until recently, the combination of medication residue, sun damage and age spots were a never-ending reminder of our age. That said, it’s becoming more common to “brighten” your face year-round (or use topical C) and manufacturers are arming us with the necessary products and protection ingredients to continuously achieve refreshed, even-toned skin 24-7—including the unforgiving, sunny summers. Some stronger anti-oxidant products can break up uneven pigmentation without having to necessarily use a brightener product, although I prefer layers of effective skincare that match your intentions. Please don’t miss the wonderful opportunity to be pro-gorgeous. If you’re not using an effective serum, you absolutely should be (I often use two at a time). It’s the first topical reversal item to touch your skin after toning—and usually contains the “big gun” actives and correctives everyone needs to put aging skin on notice. The molecules in serums are usually smaller and more absorbable and should be considered your highly defensive battalion of youth. I’m serious: Apply serum every day. If you’re looking to gently treat your skin with noticeable results, consider GM Collin’s Active C Serum Vitamin C Concentrate. It comes as a four-vial intensive, leave-on protocol that lasts one month, used day and night as the first-applied product before your moisturizer. It’s a great product to weave into your existing skincare regimen. When your month of rejuvenation is up, you can continue the detoxification process, tissue regeneration and elasticity improvements with their daily Vital C 10% + Peptides Serum. Follow that with Native Collagen Gel or 3D Visible Lifting Serum and 3D Visible Lifting Cream

and you’ll be writing me thank you notes (don’t you love receiving thank you notes—talk about a lost art). Visit GM Collin’s website for the skinny on this A-List line. Flexing some serious French muscle is Etienne Raff’s Dragon’s Blood Antioxidant Serum using active flavonoids (the white fibers inside citrus) which offer combined antioxidant activity 20 times more potent than some vitamin C and 50 times more potent than vitamin E for penetrable a n d powerful dermal repair, past and present.  Do try their Youth Day Cream Royal Jelly and Firming Night Cream Royal Jelly for an effortlessly rich pro-gorgeous program. Tend to be shiny or live in a hot or humid environment? Well, sweaty season is upon us—and so is Repêchage’s T-Zone Shine Control Serum. It not only “mattifies” and lessens pores without drying skin, it’s also packed with vitamins, seaweeds and antioxidants. As your first defense, you can even wear it under their C-Serum Seaweed Filtrate or Vita Cura Cell Renewal Serum and go light on your day cream. Their Sea Me Set includes all three and Hydra-Amino 18 Hair Spa Serum. That’s an impressive pro-gorgeous travel kit right there! Let’s not forget the hands and décolleté because those oftenignored areas can reveal one’s age in a flash. Their Biolight Brightening Body Corrector is a must-have product for areas with high pigmentation, freckles or age spots. Whether you’re hitting the surf or the red carpet, try

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GORGEOUS La Prairie’s Cellular Radiance Emulsion SPF 30 for an indulgent and oh-so-worth-it radiant protector of past wrinkles, discoloration and even future damage. I actually reapplied this at the beach (hourly, under my baseball cap). You can treat lines, gently brighten, moisturize and protect during the daylight in confidence. It’s easy to see why it’s one of my favorite all-in-one secret weapons in any environment. Also still working miracles for me is their Skin Caviar Liquid Lift. La Prairie says it best: “Gravity-defiant lifting and skin recovery serum with the highest concentration of pure caviar extracts”. Truth? I’d skip lunch and dinner to own it. You should, too. Now for SPFs and mineral protection. Must. Do. Always. A very controversial topic that can get tricky, so invest in a good one. Ingredients to look for prior to purchasing: Water-based, paraben-free, PABA-free, addresses UVA/ UVB rays and mineral-based are good starts. If possible, make sure to wash, rinse or wet-wipe your hands before re-applying [HINT: Read directions. If SPF/minerals aren’t in your moisturizer then they usually are applied last on your face before base and powder.] SAIAN creates terrific professional skincare products and their sun protection is stellar. Their Sunscreen Mist SPF 29 or their Green Tea Mineral Sunblock SPF 30 are rich and unique. I also use and love Clarins’ UV PLUS HP SPF 40 Day Screen, which absorbs rapidly (no signs on skin) and plays nicely with all skincare brands. Extremely luxe and 100 percent focused on sun care and UV protection is Hampton Sun, assuring even the most finicky consumer. Their SPF Continuous Mist (in SPF 35, SPF 55 and travel size) goes with me on my every outing. And it can even be sprayed on over makeup (amazing). Even if you’re in the sun without a hat, continuous application

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THE SECRET

Seriously, you must apply serum to your face every day.

has you covered—literally. Their body tanning products also have the full-range of protection, should you want a little more color on your body while deeply moisturizing. Their unique aerosol-free misters dispense hypoallergenic, pure, safe product onto your skin each and every time (no fingers, no bacteria). Moving on with all this glamorous age-rewind brings us to our hair and its care. I’m always amazed how many people drench their skin and starve their hair of moisture, shine and movement. Excellent shampoos and conditioners, preferably sulfate-, sodium chlorideand paraben-free are only the beginning. In truth, the leave-in moisturizers and repair cream serums could stand to be used and abused a lot more. Like, daily.

I’m always amazed how many people drench their skin and starve their hair of moisture, shine and movement. Enter Oribe, (see story on page 46) the celebrity tress-master of editorial hair fashion and founder of arguably the most luxurious hair care brand in the world. Yes. The product line is “all that,” but more importantly, it just makes you look and feel good. Check that. Great. The creams feel rich, because the ingredients are rare—lychee, sunflower and amber extracts, grape seed oil, sweet almond oil and silk amino acids. Even the “firm hold” products are emollient-based, with shine. These products find themselves on many a Hollywood film set and behind-the-scenes of the rich and famous because they’re in demand and they’re that good. My Oribe favorites for noncrunchy control, luster and softness? Ultra Gentle Shampoo, Conditioner for Magnificent Volume (daily), Intense Conditioner for Moisture and Control (every third day), Foundation Mist (a truly weightless, nutrientrich humectant spray to prime hair for daily styling or thermal protection) and the my-hair-won’tlook-the-same finishing touches of Crème for Style toggled with either Super Shine Light or Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil to tame ends and refine some volume (if

MARCO’s TIP: Like ponytails, braids or stylish buns? Whether you’re headed to the pool, beach or an outdoor outing, try using a deep-penetrating conditioner as your styling base first. A small silver dollar-sized

blow or heat styling) dollop mixed with a few or to use later in the day drops of hair serum combed as a “nightcap.” As for through your hair prior to post-style hairsprays, I stopped counting. your preferred hair twist of Oribe will undoubtedly choice will get a big “thank change your outlook on you” from your hair—while “hairspray” as you once protecting your locks from knew it as you’ll fall in love the sun. Oh, and your hair with the results, as each will be very manageable for has its own necessary your evening activities. After function and intention. bathing, blot hair well first From Thickening Spray, and don’t forget about the Volumista Mist, Royal ends. Happy twisting. —MM Blowout, Côte d’Azur Hair Refresher, Superfine Spray, Dry Texturizing Spray and Soft Dry Conditioner Spray… and we’re just getting started. Beautiful hair happens with beautiful products. Get excited. Get Oribe. Or log on to see the products in action with DIY styling videos showing just how specific your hair beauty can be. Now, friends, if that’s not enough pro-gorgeous beauty must-know info for you to kick summer’s door down, we don’t know what is.

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FAMOUS Oribe: Meet The World’s Greatest Celebrity Hairstylist The CUBAN-BORN MAESTRO behind Jennifer López and countless other celebrity Hair CREATIONS opens up as never before. BY RICHARD PÉREZ-FERIA

heard him before I saw him. The first time I met the legendary celebrity hairstylist Oribe (pronounced Or-BAY), I was walking across a cavernous sound stage where the magazine I edited had scheduled a top-secret photo shoot and cover story with a major star. As I rounded the corner to greet the reputedly difficult celeb at the hair/makeup bay, I heard someone excitedly saying, “Genius! It’s gee-niiuuus!” and I burst out laughing. “Who is that?” I asked my perplexed assistant. I rounded the corner to see a strikingly handsome, muscular man with a rolled up white dress shirt revealing bronzed, full-sleeve tattooed arms standing behind the famous diva. I all but ignored the newly pampered celebrity as Oribe Canales and I became, in an instant, friends. We had so much in common—starting with our shared Cuban heritage as well as literally hundreds of mutual friends—that I frankly don’t remember much from that day except that I knew I had made a genuine connection for life. And I was right.

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HAIR APPARENT Oribe prides himself not only how his hair stylings make a woman look, but how it makes her feel.

Oribe, who in another sure-fire sign of genuine fame is globally known only by his first name, is the universe’s single greatest, fiercest, coolest (insert your favorite over the top adjective here) celebrity hairstylist for myriad reasons, not the least of which is how he makes a famous and a not-so-famous woman not only look (amazing), but how he makes her feel (beautiful). Oribe’s colossal talent is unquestioned as his thousands of celebrity clients can attest: Penélope Cruz, Lady Gaga, Naomi Campbell, Miley Cyrus, Kate Moss, Gloria Estefan, Scarlett Johansen, Sophia Loren, Cher and on and on. But what Oribe may be best known for was his near decade-long gig as Jennifer López’s on-call hair maestro. At the height of J.Lo’s white-hot career Oribe created every jaw-dropping coiffure masterpiece the

“Jennifer López is fearless, gorgeous and extremely wise. Our work together was always collaborative.” superstar rocked day in, day out. And this hairstylist/diva collaboration is undeniably the best in history. Oribe and J.Lo is the celebrity/hair equivalent of Thelma and Louise, Bert and Ernie, Laverne and Shirley; in a word, magic. Oribe has also become a global hair and beauty brand with best-selling products that have further cemented his reputation as “best in class.” From his beautiful perch that is his Miami Beach white palace salon, the stylish juggernaut has no plans on slowing down any time soon. And, I, for one, think that’s gee-niiuuus! What was your greatest moment as a hair stylist? I’ve had so many amazing moments as a hairdresser. Not to sound like “Miss America,” but making someone feel good about themselves is always fantastic. Tell me about your relationship with Jennifer López. She’s a very special friend and I cherish any time that I have spent with her. Jennifer is fearless, gorgeous and extremely wise. Our work together was always collaborative. I made things happen for her and she made things happen for me. She has incredible style but would be open to new ideas and would embrace any look. Wearing different styles requires a great sense of confidence and Jennifer was always breathtaking. What’s a hair mistake American women make? Being trendy. Sometimes what everyone is wearing doesn’t necessarily look good on you. Both women and men should learn to wear what suits them. “The older a woman gets, the blonder.” Still true? I’m a true believer in Mother Nature. In life, your hair starts to gray at a certain age. That same concept applies to going lighter. For the most part, going blonder does soften, but there are always exceptions of course. If black hair makes you feel better at 60, go for it. Severe, as we all know, can also be very chic. Tell me about your favorite celebrity moments. 1. Barbra Streisand didn’t like me. I liked her anyway. [Laughs] 2. Sophia Loren was more spectacular in

person than anyone I’ve ever met. She was super real and extremely warm. I remember her winking at me—it made me nuts! [Laughs] 3. Seven incredible years with J.Lo 24/7—it was a movie-like dream, only better. 4. Collaborating with Cher. I remember going through her wig collection and feeling intimidated. Not because Cher wasn’t amazing, but because she’s Cher. [Laughs] 5. I loved meeting Miley Cyrus and falling in love with such a well-balanced young superstar. It’s rare that you meet young famous people with such finesse. We still text each other often and stay in touch. And It’s not me calling her, people. [Laughs] 6. Lady Gaga wanted her pubic hair (yes, you read that right) to be pink so I created a wonderful cropped pink “piece.” It was truly beautiful but Gaga said, “No, I want it really full.” Lady Gaga was just incredible! The photograph by the amazing Mario Testino is one of my all-time favorites. One product from your collection everyone should own? It would definitely have to be Dry Texture Spray. It’s a nonsticky product that gives you a lot of volume where you want it. Most women—at any age—can use a little more volume at the crown. Tell me old friend, what—if anything—is left to do? You know, Richard, since I’m still very passionate about hair, there are quite a number of amazing projects I’m actively working on including a new concept salon project; a television show about fashion, hair and Miami. I’ll also continue to develop fantastic products and accessories and, as always, teach everything that I’ve learned in life to young hairdressers so that their dreams can come true as so, so many of mine have. Finish this sentence for me: Oribe is… The same person as the day he started in this business: Always willing to please and make people happy. And that’s exactly who Oribe is.

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pride AND PREJUDICE Here’s a question: WHY ISN’T ANYONE EVER “Happy” or “Glad” anymore? By MARiO Quirce

eople are too damn proud these days. I realized this when I received an email from my bank stating they were “proud to announce a new online experience” for their website. It seems you can’t read a press release these days without loads of pride in it. Any new hire requires a statement that “we are proud to announce our new… (call director/assistant cashier).” Anything above that pay level requires quotes from three different people all declaring their pride—“I’m proud to be part of” or “we’re proud (he/ she) has joined our team.” A new headquarters or systems upgrade, all provoke similar outpourings of pride. This has consequences. Pride comes at the expense of other fine and forgotten emotions. Nobody is happy or glad anymore. People used to be happy when they graduated school, now they’re “proud graduates,” not elated or ecstatic, as I was when I graduated college back in the “big shoulder” decade. But if so many students are bursting with pride, so are their parents. I regularly see bumper stickers proclaiming to all the world that the driver is the “Proud Parent of an Honor Roll Student” at such and such school, or sometimes “academy,” which of course swells the level of pride to stratospheric levels. I know if I had a kid who brought home good grades I’d be more relieved than proud, especially knowing my genetic propensity towards ADD. With that in mind, I proposed a “Relieved Parent of an Honor Roll Student” bumper sticker. That would be refreshing to read as I wait for the light to turn green. Pride is so ubiquitous there’s even a Pride March and a Pride Day. Last time I checked they were up to Pride Week. It can’t be long before there’s a Pride Month,

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because there’s always mission-creep in these things. Pride is like fine wine—a glass is good, two are better—so why not the whole damn bottle? Pride is so pervasive it’s even in our national anthem. We sing before every game that “proudly we hailed at the twilight’s last gleaming.” Not respectfully, or hopefully or longingly. I realize that in 1814 Francis Scott Key didn’t have a smartphone with a thesaurus app, but I’m sure he had other adjectives at his disposal. Everyone’s favorite emotion has been snowballing since. Perhaps pride has such a foothold because it can be mixed and matched so readily with many other concepts, movements, ideals and goals. Pride is the new water—the universal solvent. We now have “Proud Dreamers.” I think that has something to do with getting a Green Card or some variation in achieving in-state discounted college tuition. There’s no longer a need to wish upon a star, because with pride on your side, all your dreams come true. But it’s when ethnicity comes into play that pride goes wild, since, naturally, everyone is proud of their national, linguistic, racial and ethnic background. We have proud Asians (an entire proud continent), proud Latinos, proud Native Americans, proud African-Americans and proud just about any other hyphenated American you can think of. Except proud White, of course, that would be racist. So let’s give pride a well deserved rest. Other emotions are waiting in the wings for their moment in the sun and our consciousness. I’m glad to do my part. I’m feeling so verklempt right now. And just a teeny bit proud.

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