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Contents LUXlife Issue

In Every Issue EDITOR'S NOTE ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 16

MASTHEAD ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. .. .. ... ... ... ... 18 CONTRIBUTORS ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. .. .. ... ... ... ... 20

Departments

Interviewing Alyshia

SKINCARE STAPLES ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 26 PRETTY PIGMENTS ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 28 CROWNING MOMENTS ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 30 REVIVAL 23 ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 34 Advertorial ALYSHIA SAID ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 38 Cover Story 2020 LUXURY AWARDS ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 45 Benefiting Make-A-Wish® Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada CAMP LUXURY ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 56 PINK PLEATS & BOWS ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 58 BANANAS FOR LEAF PRINTS ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 60 ROMANTIC DYNAMIC DUO ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. 62 IT'S A 90210 PARTY ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 69

For the MAR | APR Edition, CVLUX has included two additional covers—starring covergirl Alyshia Ochse—to highlight the LUXlife Issue.

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BLAZER BY ELLIATT BLOUSE BY LAVANYA COODLY BUSTIER BY LAVANYA COODLY COUTURE EARRINGS BY JARED JAMIN

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DRESS BY WINNIE COUTURE EARRINGS BY MARRIN COSTELLO

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Editor's Note LUXlife Issue

Sensory Overload

merican author F. Scott Fitzgerald once wrote, “I like large parties. They’re so intimate. At small parties there isn’t any privacy.”

Over the last seven years, the Luxury Awards have grown into one of the largest and most entertaining social gatherings of each event season. In true Gatsby fashion, this year did not disappoint as we celebrated in grand, over the top, and bold fashion. We pulled our inspiration from the iconic Beverly Hills Hotel, and infused a twist of camp culture as the icing on top of the seven-layer cake. One of my favorite sections of this MAR | APR Edition is the inclusion of the 2020 Luxury Awards. We have highlighted the top businesses and professionals throughout the Central Valley. In this feature, we cover everything from shopping to dining, and so much more! The full list of winners and event recap can be found starting on page 45. To see additional photos, please visit www.cvlux.com, and be sure to save the date for next year’s event: Friday, January 22nd, 2021. So here is to living your best life—your LUXlife!

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DAVID MANNING Editor in Chief, Partner

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EDITORIAL Managing Editor LAUREN BARISIC Fashion Editor MELISSA SOUZA Beauty Editor JESSICA MCCAFFERTY Interiors Editors ROSEANNE GUAGLIANONE and ERIN MELKONIAN Health & Fitness Editor DINA JUVE ART Design Director PHENG MOUA Contributing Photographers BEN COPE, ALEXIS DARROW DON DIZON and ELLIE KOLEEN PHOTOGRAPHY BUSINESS Regional Marketing Director CAROL DEFENDIS Account Executive MEGAN O'ROURKE Accounting Director DEE ANN LINKER Legal Counsel GONTORWON BORH Please submit all advertising inquires to donna@cvlux.com.

Letters To The Editor: We want to hear from you. Please submit letters to: CVLUX, 7797 N. First St. #172, Fresno CA, 93720 or e-mail to information@cvlux.com. Letters must be signed and deemed appropriate for our readership to be considered for publishing. Letters are subject to editing and may be cut for length. Story Queries: Are you a writer? Please send story queries to lauren@cvlux.com. Please allow six to eight weeks for a response. CVLUX is not responsible for unsolicited material. CVLUX is published bi-monthly by Modern Living Publishing LLC, 7797 N. First St. #172, Fresno CA, 93720. Copyright 2014 by Modern Living Publishing LLC. All rights reserved. Every effort has been made to ensure the information within this publication is complete and accurate at the time of publication. CVLUX does not warrant such accuracy or the claims of its advertisers. All materials, articles, reports, original artwork, and photos published in this magazine are the property of Modern Living Publishing LLC and cannot be used or reproduced without permission in writing. Modern Living Publishing LLC is not responsible for the opinions expressed within the publication. Prices quoted in advertisements are subject to change without notice.

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Contributors LUXlife Issue

Dina Juve

Erin Melkonian

Dina has been in health and fitness for over twenty years. Though based in California’s Central Valley, she is globally known as a fitness guru, transformation expert, weight loss specialist, and meditation teacher.

Erin runs a collaborative design firm, EMID Design Group, specializing in healthcare, hospitality, and residential interior design, in Fresno, California. Seeing the world through an artistic lens has allowed Erin to experiment in a number of different styles. Everything she does with a space is deliberate. Every piece has a purpose and has been thought about, from color, to position, to scale, in order to create the most unique and personal spaces for her clients.

Melissa Souza

Roseanne Guaglianone

Melissa is an established celebrity and editorial stylist. She is passionate about bringing out the inner confidence in every client—be it creating celebrity style branding or for personal clientele’s everyday life. To date, Melissa has styled television appearances, red carpets, music videos, film, editorial, and has been invited to speak at fashion events and fashion panels. A self-proclaimed coffee addict, animal lover, and mama, she makes her home in Southern California, where she was born and raised, but works coast-to-coast.

Roseanne is known as a gifted, creative interior designer, tastemaker, and creator of Trashique, who crafts interiors that are as peaceful as they are stunning. A California native with a timeless sensibility, Roseanne has residential interior design projects sprinkled around the nation. Over the course of her career, she has amassed a loyal following of clients and customers who look to her for signature, eclectic, and unique finds for the home, which are featured in her beautifully curated furniture showroom and full-service interior design studio, Hemisphere Home, in Fresno, California.

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Brighten, correct, tone, hydrate—it’s everything your complexion needs from your skincare routine to result in a luminous glow. From serums to scrubs, step up your arsenal with the top lotions and potions to try right now for a spring complexion that sparkles.

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Fresh-faced with pops of color. Spring is the perfect time to refresh your makeup routine with the season’s latest beauty finds. Whether you are on the hunt for the perfect liquid lipstick or eyeshadow palette, we have you covered with our top cosmetic finds.

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Crowning Moments

Beauty Trends

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Your hair is the crown you never take off—keep it shining! With the best tools, the top styling products, and a little know-how, you’ll have everything you need to transform your locks from average to fabulous. This is the ultimate list of haircare, fit for a queen.

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Teresa Pries is no stranger to small business in Old Town Clovis. After having to downsize and eventually close her first store there, she spent a year doing odd jobs while trying to figure out her next move. That’s when a friend told Teresa about an upcoming sermon series at her church, which would be diving into Psalm 23. At the time, Teresa recalled being sad and disappointed in her job search struggle. That scripture “changed my life. I had realized at that point that God was preparing me for something better.”

n 2014, Teresa’s husband Dale told her he thought she should open a store again despite her initial doubts. “I thought ‘I’ve been there and done that and I don’t think I could recreate it.’” Yet after much time in prayer and thought, she made it happen that same year. “It was very small, about 600 square feet,” in Clovis’ DeWitt Building. Eventually her landlord gave Teresa a bigger spot, allowing her to add more product and increase the lines she carried, until the location Revival 23 currently occupies (just down the street) became available in July of 2017—it eventually took over the space next door. Later in 2017, developers asked Revival 23 to be part of a city revamp in Kingsburg— thus their second location was born. Greater demand led to the North Fresno store opening in 2019—now their third brick and mortar. Each store uniquely serves its area and will continue to evolve with the clientele there, with which Teresa is keenly in tune. “Because I work on the floor, too, I know a lot of our customers personally. So I know who I am shopping for and who I am presenting the store to.” Expansion online is next on the growth chart—shop and sign up for Revival 23’s subscription list when visiting their website, where E Gift Cards can also be purchased. Great denim, trendy blouses, jewelry, home décor, and fragrances have been the cornerstones of Revival 23 since its founding. Now coming up on its sixth anniversary this summer, Teresa credits her success, in part, to having an incredibly supportive family—her husband and daughter work at the store alongside her daily. “Back in the day, I tried to be everything to everybody.” So this time around, she also got pickier about merchandise. “I just expanded on everything I loved,” instead of trying to be everything to everyone and make everyone happy. “I’ve really taken a lot of time to bring product in that is affordable.” Teresa is proud to say that she runs her business in a manner that will allow prices to remain reasonable for customers. It’s of utmost importance “to have the look and to give them that extra service, give them a good experience that pretty much everyone can afford.” Come experience the breadth of what Revival 23 has to offer for yourself!

CURATED TO PERFECTION “I see the beauty in the ordinary things. It’s just what I’m all about! It can be kooky and weird sometimes, but I always think about merchandising, presenting it to the customer in a way that they want to stand there and take it all in.” Revival 23 is a reflection of Teresa, who allows the curation process to evolve with current inspiration and adapt with the seasons. SOURCED FROM ALL OVER “My idea of a perfect vacation is not only working and buying, but it’s also going to cool flea markets.” Teresa visits many around California. “It’s exhausting, but it’s so much fun.” Round Top, Texas is another favorite picking destination, as it attracts many European vendors. (Her collection of antique bread bowls is a must-see.) EXCLUSIVE OFFERINGS “I feel very passionate about all my lines.” For jeans, Teresa only carries Kut from the Kloth—a premium denim brand that comes with an attractive $89 price tag. “We also carry Hobo handbags and wallets,” as well as La Vie Parisienne jewelry at every location, all of which are well-priced. Voluspa candles are also big at Revival 23, and they tend to go quickly! PERSONAL STYLING SERVICES For personalized style, just ask for Revival 23’s Personal Stylist Jennifer Nakashian. “You can make an appointment with her. There’s no charge for it.” From finding the perfect pair of denim to special occasion outfits, “she’ll take good care of you. She’ll style you head to toe.” Her styling room is beautiful, and its lighting will leave you a little bit more in love with yourself. UPCOMING EVENTS “This is the year we are going to dive deeper into the lines, rather than bringing in new … so people can get to know them.” Look out for a “tasting table” event featuring new bath products, gifts with purchase, and samples come summer. Revival 23’s occasional charcuterie board classes often sell out...fast. And the “Sweets Tray” option is basically its dessert alternative. Each store will be hosting events specifically designed to cater to that customer and the season. www.revival23.com | shop@revival23.com | @revival23 CLOVIS 416 Pollasky Avenue Clovis, CA 93612 559.593.5127

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“The Clovis customers have really dictated what they want.” So in the main room, Teresa prioritizes texture and products with “deeper and darker, rich colors. You have the beautiful leather from Hobo and our beautiful denim,” which are vey popular. On the other side, the aesthetic gets “light and airy” with rustic florals layered amid bath products, fragrances, and home décor.

It seemed befitting to be part of “the beginning of a revival in Kingsburg. No pun intended!” Teresa was hesitant to commit at first, but was sold upon seeing the beautiful building. “We’ve given our customers a satellite location” with Kingsburg. “They’re more of a boho look.” Though not as big as the flagship, you can always count on highend denim, leather bags, and jewelry there.

To get to know her Fresno customer better, “I kept everything clean and neutral as kind of a good foundation for us.” Teresa brought in products that she didn’t have elsewhere. “The best of the best bath products and candles, and I kind of elevated that store slightly,” offering exclusives from Barr-Co. and U.S. Apothecary. “That store is not so rustic—it’s a little bit more refined.” ADVERTORIAL

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hat do you ask an interviewer? I wondered while preparing questions for Alyshia Ochse. The actor, author, and podcast host has spent a considerable amount of time portraying others and asking even more about how they got their starts in Hollywood. Through this research, I began to contemplate the brevity of how our individual stories intertwine and progressively influence others—Alyshia is on a lifelong mission to unearth those unique truths. Today, she boasts a slew of professional credits, though her work carries a common thread throughout: the art of storytelling. Alyshia grew up secretly writing poetry and hiding her desire to perform on stage. Despite being a gifted athlete, “I couldn’t do drama and sports at the same time. So the interest was always there … I just couldn’t be very vocal about it. I moved from Kentucky to Missouri when I was 10, and I realized how much of an outsider I was. Saying that I wanted to be an actor was going to make me more of an outsider.” A star on the soccer field, a knee injury in her senior year of high school swiftly ended her athletic aspirations. Then her best friend tragically died. Suddenly, writing became an outlet and coping mechanism. On paper it might appear that the acting bug came out of nowhere, but given that it was something that had always been imbedded in her from a young age, Alyshia recalls, “it was a huge wake-up call. I wasn’t doing what I wanted to be doing … It was a happy shift to kind of wake me up.” She went on to graduate from Notre Dame Academy in Covington, Kentucky, eventually graduating from the University of Kentucky with honors before moving out to California in 2005.

“The way I study characters, I build them from the psychology of their childhood forward. I’m really drawn to misunderstood, flawed human being. I think that’s what makes the most compelling storytelling because then we’re showing a full-fledged human.” With every character, she strives to get inside, feeling and having compassion for them so as to justify their behaviors, allowing her to be more open in real-life situations with people in her day-today life. “Judgement is arrogance. I can’t play a character from arrogance.” The multi-talented woman possesses an impressive list of television roles, including performances on How I Met Your Mother, Days of Our Lives, Melissa & Joey, General Hospital, Hart of Dixie, Satisfaction, Americons, Life Sentence, The Purge, and Ballers, to name a few. But her favorite role to-date inspired her to dive into a character's psyche in a way that clearly reflects her desire to understand the big picture. Playing Lucy in the 2014 season of HBO’s True Detective, opposite Academy Award Winner and Emmy Award Nominee Matthew McConaughey and Academy Award Nominee and Emmy Award Winner Woody Harrelson, holds a special place in her heart. “Best work I’ve gotten to do thus far,” Alyshia reflects, going so far as to call Lucy “yummy.” A prostitute who remained within a 5-mile radius of her hometown her entire life, the actor was able to get into the character’s head in a special way. “No one is going to get her like I get her,” Alyshia thought, and that sympathy is clearly visible in her acting.

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“... the challenge in what you overcome is what every human being is attached to. And when I interview, I look for the challenge. I look for how that artist has overcome.” On the big screen, Alyshia has left her mark in the movies Stash House, Parker, The Other Woman, Home Sweet Hell, Bad Sister, Marauders, and Killer Contractor. Keep an eye out for two more (My True Fairytale and Adult Night), which are in post-production. With character comes opportunity, as “life lived” is the single most effective way to find empathy. “I’m living a whole separate life in memories and ideas beyond myself, so I kinda feel like I’m getting to exponentially live so much more life. Every character, for me, tends to come in at a point in time when I am struggling or need to face thematically what that same character is kinda struggling with,” Alyshia believes. “You call in what you need.” The characters she plays always speak to her personally. “I take away something different from every single character. Whether that’s more understanding for other people, more compassion for myself, a different type of resiliency,” leading to both growth and fulfillment. Take Alyshia’s latest film, She’s in Portland, for example. “In an alternate universe where I wasn’t an actor, I would probably have a full sleeve of tattoos, and a lip ring, and I get to fulfill that expression of myself without hindering my job moving forward,” says Alyshia with a laugh, referring to her role as Sage. “There’s elements of myself as a human that I get to fully express that are completely acceptable,” through acting. “Like the rage. The full expression of emotions that we as human beings try to limit ourselves from sometimes. I think that I get to fully have an excuse to work through those. It’s healing. It’s therapeutic, in a lot of ways. It’s research!” Alyshia is a researcher by nature. That One Audition, her podcast series launched in July of 2017, is clear evidence of that. She had been collecting the interviews for years before deciding to present them as a podcast. “What I do for a living is listen to other peoples’ journeys. For the podcast, it was a very natural enthusiasm and passion and inspiration. And I also just saw a big void.” As an actor, she gobbled up interviews that other actors gave, but never felt they got into the depths of what acting really is. “You know when you go on late night shows and people do those interviews? They’re doing an interview to sell a product. To me, that wasn’t interesting! … I care more about how many failures did you have along the way.” She structures her interviews from a place of pure curiosity, of a creative field that there is no right or wrong. “There’s just your way.”

When Alyshia first had the idea, it was just to get a deeper look into the audition process, and to allow other artists and herself to better understand different practices. “It’s such a deeply vulnerable thing that we as other artists very rarely get to experience another artist doing. You get to see the finished product, but you don’t see the process.” Coordinating the interview process goes something like this: “They’ve done something that intrigues me, or I like them as a person but we’ve never gotten into the nitty gritty of the work … I like to find a lull in their career, because for me, the hero’s journey, just like when you watch a movie or you read a book … the challenge in what you overcome is what every human being is attached to. And when I interview, I look for the challenge. I look for how that artist has overcome.” Her only requirement is that interviewees must be in the industry for at least ten years. “I can usually pick up on a theme,” Alyshia speaks of the podcast interviews. “What I love is when a person walks away from their interview and says to me, ‘Wow, I learned something about myself.’” Alyshia understands the power of knowledge and its application on a personal level. Through That One Audition, she is providing a platform for film industry professionals to share their own experiences in the hopes that it will serve its listeners in whatever compacity they may need. The first season of That One Audition wrapped its hundredth episode in November. “Proper, new interviews will be launched in April.” On screen, on mic, and on paper, Alyshia is constantly seeking to better not just herself, but anyone willing to listen and push themselves. Her characters broaden her own self-reflection. From her interviewees, “I am gleaning every tip, every practical thing they do, every tangible thing they do, as well as every spiritual thing that they do to remain calm and vigilant and resilient in this business.” Those are the keys in any creative field, but it is also universally good advice. Even in her book, Life Letters, which Alyshia published in 2014, she shows readers how to dive into a journey of self-discovery—something she is well-versed in and continues to practice through her range of work. We all have a story to be told—by following Alyshia Ochse’s example, we are all capable of leaving our mark, by helping to expand understanding, acceptance, and betterment of ourselves and our world.

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L U X U R Y · A W A R D S

Benefiting Make-A-Wish® Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada

or its annual Luxury Awards, CVLUX selected Make-A-Wish® Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada (MAW) as their 2020 beneficiary—a portion of the evening’s proceeds was donated to the charity, whose local chapter is one of the largest in the nation. CVLUX was honored to host MAW personnel, President & CEO Jennifer Stolo, VP of Communications & Outreach Michele Sanders, and Sr. Development Manager Cortney Snapp. Wish granting is serious business with joyous results, as seen in the video provided by the organization, which also thanked the community for its continued support and generosity. Held on Friday, January 24th at TorNino’s Banquets in Fresno, 500 guests gathered around 49 tables for the announcement of who would be the lucky few to receive one of the most prestigious recognitions in the Central Valley. Luxury Awards were presented to 21 winners, one from each category. The public had the opportunity to nominate deserving businesses and professionals over summer—the top five for each category were voted upon through December. In addition, three Diamond Awards were bestowed upon members of the community for their outstanding contributions of service. For more information about Make-A-Wish® Northeastern & Central California and Northern Nevada, please visit www.necannv.wish.org.

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Many Thanks... At CVLUX, we continue to be amazed by the outstanding show of support from all of our partners, sponsors, and readers. It is because of you that we are able to constantly bring you the best of the best in the Central Valley. To our Diamond Award recipients, we feel honored by the opportunity to recognize your persistent philanthropic efforts—our community is a better place because of all you do within it. Thank you to all those who attended the 2020 Luxury Awards!

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LUXURY award

Party Pics

Thank You! McCaffrey Homes is thrilled - and humbled - to be voted 2020 “Best Builder” for the third year in a row by readers of CVLUX Magazine. We received this recognition because people like you, who grew up in, or today live in, one of our homes, took the time to cast a vote for McCaffrey Homes. We are honored to be your favorite builder and extremely proud of the relationships we have built. Again, thanks for your vote. It means a lot to us.

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LUXURY award

Winners

COSMETIC/PLASTIC SURGEON KAYE RIOLO, MD Riolo Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery

DERMATOLOGIST JANE F. KARDASHIAN, MD Advanced Dermatology Surgery Center

MEDICAL SPA BODY DEL SOL MEDICAL SPA

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COSMETIC DENTIST SAM NAMDARIAN, DMD, FAGD Fresno Smile Makeovers

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SHOPPING CENTER RIVER PARK

BOUTIQUE OOH LA LA

JEWELER SCEPTRE & SASH AUTHENTIC LUXURY

DEALERSHIP MERCEDES-BENZ OF FRESNO

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LUXURY award Winners

FINE GIFTS + DÉCOR JUDE’S

HOME FURNISHINGS BRICK & MORTAR

COMMUNITY RIVERSTONE

BUILDER MCCAFFREY HOMES

MORTGAGE LENDER TOBY PETRUCELLI The Toby Team

REALTOR ROB SPARKS Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, GoldLeaf

CASINO CHUKCHANSI GOLD RESORT & CASINO

BAR ELBOW ROOM BAR & GRILL

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No glamping here! We’re talking about style, not tents… But if you had to Google the term “camp” to get some clarity on the pop-culture reference, don’t feel bad—you aren’t alone.

irst published in the 1909 edition of the Oxford English Dictionary, the term denoted a then-popular word association, meaning: “ostentatious, exaggerated, affected, theatrical…” Over the years, the term has evolved to mean the aesthetic embodiment of one’s true self. “Camp is art that proposes itself seriously, but cannot be taken altogether seriously because it is ‘too much,’” American writer Susan Sontag explained in her book Notes on “Camp,” published in 1964. Camp, essentially, is fashion. What does CVLUX camp look like? We’re all about flamingos big and small, giant tropical leaves, and bold black and white this year. Gold accents are a given—obviously glitz is mandatory here… Now, let’s break it all down. Grass is green and the sky is blue—most people prefer it that way. But when there’s pink in the clouds, it’s difficult to look away. Pink in nature has a way of reminding us that time is fleeting, as it tends to make us reminisce about the most special of moments and memories. To see living, breathing, feather-clad pink is simply beyond. Behold, the flamingo. Ours graced the program cover, greeted guests upon entry, cornered the dancefloor, stirred everyone’s cocktails, and stood 9.5 feet tall while flanking the stage. Ever dreamt of being cooled by the gentle strokes of a giant fan held by a beautiful human on a balmy summer afternoon? Few of us will ever get to experience such luxury. Yet, you could probably have made that

happen with the tropical leaves at this year’s party. We actually had a couple people ask who our faux floral connection was. They were real. Every. Single. One. Yes, they looked that perfect. There were hundreds, in several varieties, framing the bar and stage screens, and atop every table. One could argue that it was wastefully extravagant to let such perfect folium sacrifice their lives for one mere night… Draperies obviously require a lot of yardage. What “hung out” for the night was excessive (lining the outdoor car tent, entranceways, and interior banquet hall), the simplicity of its black and white color scheme seeming almost ironic, yet cleansed the palate. Because of the monochrome backdrops and carpeting (totally forgot to mention that the step-and-repeat and stage were also carpeted in B&W stripes), the lavish décor was truly allowed to shine through unobstructed. Familiar with the “gild the lily” idiom? It referrers to the elusive process of adorning or embellishing something that is already beautiful or perfect. As if the flamingos and the leaves and the stripes weren’t over the top enough, everything left was gold. Come on, what’s more decadent than eating with gold flatware? Maybe being spoon-fed with gold flatware? We digress… Besides, guests were also seated upon gold chairs. CVLUX and the Luxury Awards help to maintain California’s luxury vibe as one of the Golden State’s benchmarks. Luxury is the name of our game, and we always win. From print to party, we invite you to come experience all that CVLUX has to offer. Welcome to Camp Luxury!

The stage, flanked by 9.5-foot flamingos and digital screens (which rotated sponsorship logos) outlined in live foliage.

A place setting, namely featuring the program, bow napkins, and gold flatware.

Bottle service, set upon round mirrors and complete with flamingo stir sticks.

A tall centerpiece illuminated by base candles.

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LUX looks

Fashion Trends

Fashion Editor Melissa Souza

Bourgeois dressing has pushed out the sportswear trend with a star piece this season: the culotte. Opt for dramatic charm and sophistication with a metallic, pleated pair. For added impact, style with a pussybow blouse, soft pastel accents, and minimally chic jewels.

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