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Publisher / Editorial Director: Cecilia Moreno Editor in Chief: Samia Arslane Founder/Creative Director: Stephen Kamifuji Executive Fashion Editor: Mindy Saad Fashion Editor: Amanda Eliasch Luxury Fashion Editor: Laura Dunn Beauty Editor: Beau Dunn Food+Wine Editor: Jeff Lipsman Philanthropy Editor: Catherine Williams Garden Editor: Kelly Emberg Color Director: Karoline Huber National Advertising Director: Alan Thavisouk VP of Advertising: Rhonda Zakhor Financial Director: Marc Meshekow Director Human Resources: Yolanda Garcia Contributing Editors: Ninka B, Marc Baptiste, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Susan Campos, Dr. Ezra Kest, Gina Mari, David Meister, Cheryl Woodcock

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Have you caught the HBOMax show Fake Famous? It’s Hotel—was built in 1911 by Harry and Virginia Robinson, a clever documentary about the smoke and mirrors of heir to Robinson’s department store. Now managed by the Instagram influencers directed by Nick Bilton, a special County of Los Angeles, it’s worth a visit. robinsongardens.org correspondent at Vanity Fair. Coincidentally, Graydon Carter Dee creative directorproducers. of two successful fashion accessory is oneis of the executive The show reveals how many of the so-called “followers” of eponymous these influencers are handnot even brands: Judith Leiber and her shoe and human—they’re “bots,” known as robots. feature bag collection. Her heartalso of gold spills forth onWe behalf of the most the show’sThe threeBreast participants, Dominique three successful importantofnon-profits: Cancer Research Druckman (p56).

Ironically, being on a show of about Foundation (10 percent of annual revenues her creating Dee influencers has transformed her into one. GoNext figure.

Ocleppo brand goes to life-saving research), forWho knows, maybe one day Speaks. there willDee be aisreality show where the Autism, and Autism the first to mention main character so Hilfiger’s intelligentseven and wealthy, that three of herwill andappear Tommy childrenviewers are will believe it and vote him as expresses president.the I know, on the autism spectrum andinshe need right? to destigmatize condition.

Model Raha the Europ makes a repeat performance in this issue.

The model appeared in our last issue Frombeautiful his Sunset Blvdwho studio, next door to The Roxy,photoand graphed by Ron Contarsy at the de Gournay wallcovering famed eatery of every head-bangin’ rock ‘n’ roller—the showroom in New YorkRobert is out Lynden in the fields, this time with Rainbow Bar & Grill, shot knockout beauty, photographer Tim Francis (p84).

Gabriella Wright (p78). The actress does some damage still as aprinting ninja in GENLUX, T he Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard Back to how we’re I want to give starring Antonio Banderas, Samuel L. Jackson, special thanks to one advertiser who’s supported us since the and Salma Hayek.

For us, her most crucial very beginning, Sircuit Cosmeceuticals. Michael Wolfgeherrole is is co-founder along withunique Deepakformulas Chopra that of a brilliant skincare expert who creates Alone (neveralone.love), work, and his Never marketing communications are the nextnon-profit level. If spawned from her sister’s death suicide. The you want a lesson on how to build a gorgeous to Instagram feed, check out his.worldwide network of knowledgeable individuals helps those challenged with mental health issues.

New advertisers deserve love, too, and I want to thank New our pages someone is no stranger Paul Marciano andtoGUESS foriscoming on who board.

Our Emberg.omnipotent Kelly has eyes and earstoonfashion—model the ground sayKelly GUESS—that been featured magazine twice (once LA brand—is in the midst in of our a robust revival.

Bravo! with her daughter with Rod Stewart, Ruby), In closing, I’d like to share the last stanza from on numerous VOGUE covers (13 to be exact), and “Ode to a Grecian Urn,” from which John Keats writes: now becomes our first garden editor. Reporting “When old age shall this generation waste, from her magnificent home garden, Kelly knows her way Thou shalt remain, in midst of other woe around the arugula and bok choy and is delighted to guide Than ours, a friend to man, to whom thou say’st, us on the benefits of growing your own (p114).

“Beauty is truth, truth beauty,—that is all Each week, areyegetting better at bowling.

Along G Ye know on Sean earth,and andI all need to know.” with another father and son duo, Marc and Joey Bender, our team is floundering somewhere near the bottom of the standings. No pressure. It’s a long season, and those rental shoes are starting to grow on us. G

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Well, another magazine goes by the wayside.

Earlier this month, to connect with my teenage son Not ours, thankfully, but another of my favorites, Departures, (well, at least for a few hours a week), we entered a summer helmed by editor Jeffries Blackerby. Blackerby writes a bowling league. To give you an idea of where Sean sits on the touching farewell that reminds me of Vanity Fair editor aesthetic scale, he refused to bowl in the ugly rental shoes.

Graydon Carter’s goodbye letter in 2018—another sad day “Daaaaad, I can’t wear those.” Instead, he wanted to bowl in publishing. Mind you, Vanity Fair is still in print; it’s just in his Nike Air Force sneakers. Like most teens, he’s all about not the same without Carter’s aesthetic sensibilities. his sneakers. Perhaps you should be too, so we showcase CHANEL Valentino, Jimmy some the hot thought options from Balmain,(now Even of GENLUX in its ,16th year) closing Choo and others photographed

by James Murray is anathema to every creative synapse my T. brain might(p26). muster. thesoend, Sean and followed alley to rules and suffered through IInfeel grateful fortunate work with so many crazy, with the bowling shoes. there are of rare mad, anddreary-looking passionate geniuses who help Yes, create works art times when functionone winsincluded. over form. in every issue—this I feel I have the greatest job on the planet.

Fortunately, you GENLUX fashion victims, summer is all aboutofcomfort, and we’ve the swimwear, sun-protecting One the maddest of thegot alchemists is Andrew Matusik. caftans, clinking bangles, andart—that SPF-50 moisturizer Ihats, usedflowy to believe photography was NOT is, more to prove it.it Witness stunning photoshoots from precisely, fell into our the realm of documenting sculpture. A the beaches of Long Island and LA. OurMatusik’s teams photogdebatable point, right?

But along comes of photographers, stylists, makeup artists, raphy that comes close to art because he doesn’t just shoot hairstylists, andofmodels were full Rather, force he takes what’s in front him and callout it ainday. to bring to of you. parts andthem pieces many photos, and then he paints, using Photoshop, adding other dashes of realism into the work.

Photographer Marc Baptiste takes us to his Need proof ? Look at the beautiful madness for yourself new home in Bellport, New York, to shoot (p44). Those models in Pompeii were actually shot in his swimwear styled by the legendary stylist Park Avenue studio in New York.

Freddie Leiba (p60). Meanwhile, Tim Francis busy shooting on Jones Beach, shooter in On our was cover, Jennifer Rovero, a first-time where it was so windy, we were GENLUX, carried the day with lucky these the images of Nicky Hilton model was in headwraps.

In Kathy California, Rothschild shot at Rick and Hilton’s home in Bel Air Geoff Ragatz usedsecond his home base (p92).

It’s Nicky’s timeasinthe GENLUX, tying her sister, for our ocean Emerald Bay—the Paris (we love shoot Paris),atwho’s also been in twice. As I typed toney Laguna Beach enclave how (p94).

In LA, made up and, Nicky’s last name, I realized impossibly we spotted up at the Hollywood Hills home of I mean, wow, well, pretentious it sounds.

Hilton Rothschild. makeup artist Luis Casco for a few fashion features now that’s royalty. shot by Marta Elena Vassilakis. Marta photographed The last time I interviewed Nicky, she was about to tie the gorgeous model Jayden Robison (p70), who we just can’t knot with James Rothschild. This time around, she has seem to shake. Jayden makes her third appearance this year, two preschool-age children and recently designed a shoe which included a coveted GENLUX cover. On the same day, collection with Amanda Hearst and French Sole, the ballet Marta shot the lovely and affable Jessica Sikosek, who I’m flats company. Nicky continues her philanthropic path of predicting, here and now, will become a mega actress (p54). compassion—why she’s on our cover. She’s part of the Arise Baptiste swooped fromhuman New York for theand honor of the Foundation to helpinstop trafficking is on shooting our cover DeeFamily Ocleppo Hilfigerthat at the intern board of thegirl Hilton Foundation awards Virginia Robinson Gardens ((p84). magnificent the largest humanitarian prize in theThe world.

Last year6-acre alone, garden estate—a stone’s from thearound Beverly the foundation gave over throw $207 million theHills world.

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IN THE WRIGHT LIGHT Actress Gabriella Wright shares about her Never Alone initiative.

IT’S GOOD TO BE DEE Interview with Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger on her work and charity.

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London-born actress Gabriella Wright, whose sister, Pa passed away from suicide in 2018, co-founded the Nev Foundation—a global network of people and organizatio can bring insight into healing for those who suffer from health conditions. Her esteemed co-founder of the non Deepak Chopra. Here, the statuesque Gemini, who is b for playing Queen Claude of France in the series The Tu Viola in The Perfect Husband, shares more about herself Genlux Two-Word Interview. —SK

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nurture self-expression, and

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co-founder of the Never Alone

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ment to democratize resources

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and access to mental health and

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MISSONI KNIT WRAP ONE-PIECE, $580, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211 SHAY JEWELRY YELLOW TOPAZ AND DIAMOND PORTRAIT DROP EARRINGS, $2520, SHAYJEWELRY.COM BAROLLO SUEDE PUMP, $950, BAROLLOITALY.COM

50S COWSKIN CHAPS, 70S WESTERN CORSET TOP, @NATALIEJANEVINTAGE

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CURRENT DAY ODG TOP, 80S JETSET DEMIN OVERALL DRESS THIGH-HIGH LYST BOOT, @NATALIEJANEVINTAGE [RHYTHMSOFTHE VILLAGE.COM]

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AFFFAIR YELLOW BONED BODYSUIT, $180, AFFFAIR.COM SHAY JEWELRY, YELLOW SAPPHIRE THREAD RING, $695, SHAYJEWELRY.COM

70S CRETE DRESS, AFRICAN BEADED TRIBAL NECKLACE, EMEKA IN CURRENT DAY ODG JUMPSUIT, @NATALIEJANEVINTAGE [RHYTHMSOFTHE VILLAGE.COM]

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JOHN PAUL ATAKER, WHITE WITH GOLD DOUBLE-BREASTED JACKET, $1365, JOHNPAULATAKER.COM SHAY JEWELRY BAGUETTE DIAMOND PINKY RING, $1880, SHAYJEWELRY.COM SHORT, STYLISTS OWN

FAME FATALE

Ready to unleash your inner popstar on your adoring fans? Here’s a few rockstar looks to light up your Instagram.

Photographer: MARTA ELENA VASSILAKIS @martaelenaphoto Stylist: KIRSTEN READER @kikistylist Models: JESSICA SIKOSEK / Industry Models Hair: DIANE DUSTING / Makeup: LUIS CASCO / CloutierRemix.com Producer and Casting: BARBARA SAGAMI Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI @genlux

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HEIDI MERRICK SEQUIN STUDIO 54 BLAZER, $515, HEIDIMERRICK.COM VERSACE LEOPARD PRINT BUSTIER TOP, $650, NEIMAN MARCUS, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-550-5900 KIT UNDERGARMENTS HIGH-WAISTED TAP SHORT, $38, KITUNDERGARMENTS.COM JIMMY CHOO BLACK SUEDE AND CRYSTAL MESH OVER-THE-KNEE BOOTS, $3595, JIMMYCHOO.COM

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DYLANLEX BEADED BIB, $228, DYLANLEX.COM VPL BRALETTE WORN UNDER BIB, $75, VPLSTORE.COM KIT UNDERGARMENTS HIGH-WAISTED TAP SHORT, $38, KITUNDERGARMENTS.COM JIMMY CHOO BLACK SUEDE SANDALS WITH CRYSTAL BOW, $2450, JIMMYCHOO.COM

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EARRINGS, MODELS OWN NECKLACE, STYLISTS OWN

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AFFAIR 3-TONE HIGH NECK JACKET, $750, AFFFAIR.COM

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Producer: JENNY BAPTISTE Photographer: MARC BAPTISTE @marcbaptiste007 Stylist: FREDDIE LEIBA @freddie_leiba Models: RUBY KING and TAIS SA, Elite Models, New York Hair and Makeup: KELLEY QUAN / KramerKramer.com Assistant Stylist: CROCELL DONG Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI @genlux

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NORMA KAMALI ‘BILL MIO’ GOLDEN LEOPARD PRINT SWIMSUIT, $185, NORMAKAMALI .COM

SUMMER SUNDAY

Photographer Marc Baptiste bounces to the beaches of Bellport for our beautiful GENLUX weekend getaway on the Atlantic coast.

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RALPH LAUREN METALLIC-STRIPE STRAPLESS TANKINI TOP

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RALPH LAUREN SWIMSUIT, RALPH LAUREN BOUTIQUES

JACQUEMUS LA ROVE BAHÍA DRESS, $645, THE WEBSTER, BEVERLY CENTER, 424-600-7142 LA SENZA BRA, $49.50, LASENZA.COM

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EMPORIO ARMANI ONE-PIECE SWIMSUIT

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AGENT PROVOCATEUR ‘MAZZY’ BANDAGE BIKINI, AGENTPROVOCATEUR.COM

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NORMA KAMALI ‘BILL MIO’ GOLDEN LEOPARD PRINT SWIMSUIT, $185, NORMAKAMALI .COM

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ELIZABETH HURLEY ‘MINKA’ BIKINI TOP, $95; BOTTOM, $95, ELIZABETHHURLEY.COM ROBERT LEE MORRIS EARRINGS

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BALMAIN ONE-PIECE SWIMSUIT, BERGDORF GOODMAN, NEW YORK

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DOLCE&GABBANA BALCONETTE ONE-PIECE SWIMSUIT, $575, DOLCEANDGABBANA.COM RALPH LAUREN TOWEL

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HELLO, SUNSHINE

We slip into a few elegant poolside looks for summer.

Photographer: MARTA ELENA VASSILAKIS Stylist: KIRSTEN READER @kikistylist Models: JAYDEN ROBISON / The Industry Models and KATIE COOK / Mavrick Models Hair: DIANE DUSTING @didusting Makeup: LUIS CASCO / CloutierRemix.com Producer and Casting: BARBARA SAGAMI @thesagamigroup Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI @genlux

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(L) JAYDEN IN KARLA COLLETO V-NECK PLEATED ONE-PIECE, $389, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211 (R) KATIE IN WE WORE WHAT VINTAGE-STYLE ONE-PIECE WITH CHAIN BELT, $195, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211

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CAROLINA HERRERA BOLD SHOULDER POLKA-DOT SWEATER, $1290; DOLCE & GABBANA, PRINT SHORT, $875, NEIMAN MARCUS BEVERLY HILLS, 310-550-5900 SHAY JEWELRY, PAVÉ BEE STUD EARRINGS, $2300, SHAYJEWELRY.COM JIMMY CHOO, SATIN MULE WITH JEWELLED ANKLET, $995, JIMMY CHOO

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MISSONI KNIT WRAP ONE-PIECE, $580, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211 SHAY JEWELRY YELLOW TOPAZ AND DIAMOND PORTRAIT DROP EARRINGS, $2520, SHAYJEWELRY.COM BAROLLO SUEDE PUMP, $950, BAROLLOITALY.COM

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CHANEL MÉTIERS D’ART 2021 FANTASY TWEED JUMPSUIT , PUR; CHANEL MÉTIERS D’ART 2021 NECKLACE, $2100; CHANEL MÉTIERS D’ART 2021 LAMBSKIN/METAL/ STRASS BELT, $1575, SELECT CHANEL BOUTIQUES, 800-550 0005

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AFFFAIR YELLOW BONED BODYSUIT, $180, AFFFAIR.COM SHAY JEWELRY, YELLOW SAPPHIRE THREAD RING, $695, SHAYJEWELRY.COM

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HEIDI MERRICK BIANCA ZIP-FRONT SWIMSUIT, $265, HEIDIMERRICK.COM SHAY JEWELRY TRIPLE-LINK BLACK CERAMIC EARRINGS, $1350, SHAYJEWELRY.COM

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CAMILLA BEADED ONE- PIECE, $399, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211 TOM FORD CROSS BRIDGE SUNGLASSES, $415, TOMFORD.COM BAROLLO GREEN SUEDE PUMP, $1050, BAROLLOITALY.COM

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IN THE WRIGHT LIGHT

Following the unexpected passing of her sister, Paulette, to suicide in 2018, actress Gabriella Wright teamed up with Deepak Chopra to create Never Alone, a non-profit that provides an avenue of healing for those suffering in the darkness of the soul and to destigmatize the taboo of mental illness.

Photographer: ROBERT LYNDEN / Sole Icon / @robertlynden Stylist: CHRISTINA MCNOWN / @styledbycbm Hair: GINGER BOYLE / Planet Salon / @ginger4boyle Makeup: LUCY CRAWFORD / @llewcee Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI @genlux

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JASON WU COLLECTION FLORAL BELTED PAJAMA JACKET, $1595, AND PAJAMA PANT, $995, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211

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ALYSON EASTMAN CREMA JUMPSUIT IN CREME, $1500, ALYSONEASTMAN.COM FLORAL DOLCE GABBANA SCARF, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211

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EL L A W R

GPS location? I’m at home in

Your blessings? My son, Michael

108,000 people to hear from 105

Malibu. I can see the ocean and

Sean, has taught me a lot. It’s a

speakers, like Wim Hof, Mariel

surfers. There’s a bit of June

blessing to be alive in this world,

Hemingway, Arianna Huffington,

gloom, so there’s no sun. I am

nurture self-expression, and

Jewel, and Russell Brand.

surrounded by lots of plants like

acknowledge life. I’m blessed by

bonsai, tropicals, succulents,

my mind, which always wants to

Spirit animal? Wolf and a horse.

orchids, and a money tree.

learn. I never want to lose that.

I’m obsessed with wolves, and

I’m curious and want to learn

I love seeing a horse when left

and question my life.

unbridled and free, galloping on

You’re wearing? I have on Khaki tie-dye sustainable silk pants and

the beach. Wolves are mysterious

a sweatshirt with two palm trees

Favorite charities? I am the

and powerful but don’t need to

on it, and I’m barefoot.

co-founder of the Never Alone

show it. They are always defend-

initiative of The Chopra Founda-

ing. They’re very independent,

Everyday style? Jeans or a long

tion, which is a well-being move-

but they have a pack.

dress, and I always have a cash-

ment to democratize resources

mere scarf.

and access to mental health and

What’s next? I have a film, The

destigmatize the taboo of mental

Hitman’s Wife’s Bodyguard, com-

Beauty secret? Augustine Bador,

illness. I am helping to create a

ing out with Antonio Banderas

it’s incredible!

universal movement of healing,

where I play an assassin. I know.

research, and education for those

It’s the wolf in me. It’s very

Fantasy dinner? I’d have Audrey

who are not aware of the dark

physical. I love martial arts and

Hepburn, Shakespeare, Mother

night of the soul. The goal is to

kickboxing, and I’m learning

Theresa, my sister Paulette,

form an alliance of people and

sword fighting. Fighting is like

and Bono. I think they’d all get

organizations worldwide who

choreography.

along, right?

help open global access and bring curated content and healing.

2026 plan? By then, I’ll be

Self analyzation? Well, in five

Universal suffering and the con-

extremely happy and fulfilled in

words, I’m mysterious, caring,

versation around mental health

my creative flow. I can feel it!

creative, joyful, and paradoxical.

needs to be reframed. We can

My production company, Con-

adapt and write this together. I

scious Intent, will have a lot of

Your passion? To free ourselves

want to say we are writing a new

leverage. I’ll travel back to the

from suffering and to be of

story for humanity.

Himalayas and Nepal and Asia.

service somehow through con-

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London-born actress Gabriella Wright, whose sister, Paulette, sadly passed away from suicide in 2018, co-founded the Never Alone Foundation—a global network of people and organizations who can bring insight into healing for those who suffer from mental health conditions. Her esteemed co-founder of the non-profit is Deepak Chopra. Here, the statuesque Gemini, who is best known for playing Queen Claude of France in the series The Tudors and Viola in The Perfect Husband, shares more about herself during our Genlux Two-Word Interview. —SK

I also hope that in five years, the

versation and physical presence

Latest accomplishment? The

Never Alone Foundation will be

working on an NGO. Also, being

first Never Alone Summit, held

one of the top resources to help

an actress; it’s where I feel I can

online during the pandemic,

others. I think it’s going to be a

express myself.

brought together more than

very fun future! G

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ISABEL MARANT MIREYA FLORAL PUFF SHOULDER DRESS, $1440, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211

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IT’S GOOD TO BE DEE

Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger may be married to one of America’s most iconic and successful designers, but as our CATHERINE WILLIAMS finds, Dee is passionately building her own fashion legacy—all while giving back to causes dear to her heart.

Photographer: MARK BAPTISTE @marcbaptiste007 Stylist: CHRISTINA MCNOWN / @styledbycbm Hair: ROBERT STEINKEN / CelestineAgency.com Makeup: MOTOKO / @makeupbymotoko Photo Assistant: COLE MANESS / @coelmaness Location: Special thanks to PATTI REINSTEIN ROBINSON GARDENS, Beverly Hills, robinsongardens.org Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI @genlux

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DEE KAYEK DRESS, $1250, MADE-TO-ORDER, DEEKAYEK.COM JENNY BLAKE EARRING, PUR, JENNYBLAKE.COM JUDITH LEIBER CANDY BAR GOLDEN TICKET CLUTCH, $3995, JUDITHLEIBER.COM

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ANDREW GN FEATHERED DRESS, $2765, NEIMAN MARCUS, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-550-5900 JENNY BLAKE EARRING, PUR, JENNYBLAKE.COM DEE OCLEPPO CLASSIC SATIN PUMP, $389, DEEOCLEPPO.COM

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s much as I miss lunching in restaurants, I like the way Zoom meetings throw us into a more casual cadence in our natural habitats. I am fresh from a fight with freeway traffic when I come to rest at my kitchen table to meet Dee Ocleppo Hilfiger. Dee is waving and smiling on my computer screen, coming to me from a beautifully appointed desk space in what appears to be her dressing room. “Thank God for technology,” she says. “I can’t imagine what a pandemic would be like before we had this. We’re just fortunate we have this technology and can connect.” So true.

Dee is the very image of a supermodel in a relaxed sage green kimono-style wrap dress and gold-rimmed aviator glasses.

Though she is decidedly nonchalant about it, her early modeling days in Paris set the course for a life framed by the fashion industry. After attending an all-girls Quaker school in Rhode Island, she broke out of her self-proclaimed bubble and flew off to join the Karine modeling agency. “When I got to Paris, my whole world opened. Women were less decorative, and they had this effortless style that I really loved. It’s a fine line, but there’s something to be said about not trying too hard. I think a lot of women fall prey to just doing a little bit too much.”

In 2011, she launched Dee Ocleppo, her eponymous brand focusing solely on accessories. “The quality is very meaningful to me. I am looking for quality, not quantity. I’ve never seen a 99-cent buffet in Europe! Less is more, and I love the timelessness of what I design. I work for an aesthetic that women of all ages can wear.” For the moment, the brand creates luxurious Italianmade leather shoes and handbags using centuries-old traditions of craftsmanship. However, when pressed, she does admit that she may be flirting with a capsule collection of cashmere.

She is desperate to pull away from the current trend of disposable clothing and the environmental hazard it presents, hoping instead for a return to classic pieces. “The bags are simple, stylish, and timeless. And I think a good accessory, a good shoe or a good handbag—something that is really well made—is something that can be worn and passed down. The best things in our closets are things that we get to wear. A lot.”

Dee Ocleppo, the brand, aims to take its place as a mainstay luxury brand with a philanthropic mission. At the company’s core is an ongoing commitment to fund breast cancer research through a Breast Cancer Research Fund partnership. “We give 10% of all our sales across the board back to the BCRF, the largest funder of breast cancer research in the world. It’s my way of giving back and making a change that will hopefully someday eradicate the

♥ CLICK HERE TO WATCH MY FAVORITE THINGS VIDEO WITH DEE OCLEPPO HILFIGER

disease.” Dee serves on the board of BCRF and makes significant financial donations yearly. “We have made great strides, but there are still a lot of women who are dying every day, and we have to do more.”

Another charity that hits even closer to the Hilfiger home is Autism Speaks. “We have three children, between Tommy and I, that are on the autism spectrum. If you ask around, this is something that affects a lot of people. It doesn’t feel right to talk about your child, so it’s trickier to discuss.” Dee stresses the need to eliminate the hushed tones and whispers that keep autism closeted.

“I wish I could say there has been as much progress with autism as has been made in breast cancer, but unfortunately, there hasn’t.

I think I have to start working harder because it doesn’t get the same amount of attention, largely because you don’t want to stigmatize your children by talking about it. Myself included.

If it’s breast cancer and you’re talking about your own body, it’s easier than talking about a child that you want to protect.”

For Dee, fashion has been a career, a mission, and a platform for change. But there is also a deep love for the beauty, creativity, and sheer fun of the design process. In 2019, Judith Leiber, the brand famous for dazzling jewel-encrusted minaudieres, tapped Dee as creative director. She brings a very of-the-moment spin to the glitzy handbags by memorializing everything from French fries to cell phones. “We’re lucky that we already have such a strong identity,” she says. “It’s a luxury brand that’s been around for over 50 years. We are always thinking, what haven’t we done, what is relevant to today?” Under her direction, Judith Leiber currently boasts attention-grabbing collaborations with icon Iris Apfel and pop artist Ashley Longshore. “We are constantly trying to push the envelope. Ultimately, I’d like to broaden the brand into other categories. I really think that Judith owns the evening purse space.”

It would be easy to bask in the shadow of a famous fashion designer husband, Tommy Hilfiger, but Dee isn’t that kind of girl. With her newly announced partnership with Farfetch.com, she’s set to take her brand global, and her tenure at Judith Leiber continues to find the hands of the A-list. But even with such big career wins, her future seems much more dependent on family ties and good work. “My most important goal in life is to raise our children to become healthy, happy, independent, and kind human beings. I believe that would be my most important contribution and legacy. I would also love to help finally eradicate breast cancer.” The only thing standing in her way? The clock. “I find my biggest obstacle is time. I never seem to have enough of it.” G

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VALENTINO ABSTRACT TROPICAL PATTERN KAFTAN, $2540, NEIMAN MARCUS, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-550-5900 DEE OCLEPPO DIZZY POLKA-DOT MULE, $315, DEEOCLEPPO.COM JENNA BLAKE ELONGATED TEARDROP EARRINGS, JENNABLAKE.COM

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TOM FORD SILK KIMONO DRESS, TOM FORD, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-270-9440 CHANEL BELT, $1800, NEIMAN MARCUS, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-550-5900 CELINE SUNGLASSES, $460, DAN DEUTSCH, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-246-9468 JENNA BLAKE ‘JACKIE O’ EARRINGS, JENNABLAKE.COM

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DEE OCLEPPO AT THE VIRGINIA ROBINSON GARDENS, BEVERLY HILLS POOL IN CHRISTOPHER JOHN ROGERS TIERED RUFFLE TOP, $1995, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211 SPRWMN LEATHER ANKLE LEGGINGS, $925, SPRWMN.COM DEE OCLEPPO LOGO SLINGBACK, $339, DEEOCLEPPO.COM JENNA BLAKE LEAF EARRINGS, JENNABLAKE.COM

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YSL CREAM LACE BODYSUIT; SAFIYAA ‘HALUANA’ FLARED PANT, $630, NEIMAN MARCUS, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-550-5900 DEE OCLEPPO ‘COCKTAIL HOUR’ SLINGBACK, $360, DEEOCLEPPO.COM JENNA BLAKE LONG EARRINGS, JENNABLAKE.COM

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DEE KAYEK DRESS, $1250, MADETO-ORDER, DEEKAYEK.COM JENNY BLAKE EARRING, PUR, JENNYBLAKE.COM JUDITH LEIBER CANDY BAR GOLDEN TICKET CLUTCH, $3995, JUDITHLEIBER.COM DEE OCLEPPO LOGO SLINGBACK, $339, DEEOCLEPPO.COM

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BOTTEGA VENETA SEQUIN TURTLENECK GOWN, $7650, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211 JENNA BLAKE TEARDROP EARRINGS, JENNABLAKE.COM

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VINTAGE DIANE VON FURSTENBERG WRAP DRESS, PUR, RAMON’S RAGS TO RICHES, LA. 323-208-2592 CATORI LIFE HOOPS, $98, CATORILIFE.COM

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ON EMERALD BAY

Join us on a getaway to a private oasis in Laguna Beach for a delightful afternoon with Elite model Daria Miko.

Photographer: GEOFF RAGATZ / ragatzphoto.com Stylist: MEGAN KELLEY @kittens_not_bombs Model: DARIA MIKO / Elite Models, Los Angeles Hair/Makeup: LYNN TAYLOR using sustainable brands from Fait Avec Coeur Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI @genlux

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GALAMAAR SWIM SIMONE RETRO TOP IN ERBA, $156, TIE BRIEF IN ERBA, $124, GALAMAAR.COM MESSIKA PARIS MY TWIN 2 ROWS NECKLACE, $6540, MESSIKA.COM KATKIM COSMA PAVÉ NECKLACE, $1660, KATKIMFINEJEWELRY.COM GRACE LEE GLOBE RING, $1558, GRACELEE.COM VINTAGE NEOSTYLE SUNGALSSES, PUR, CATWALK FAIRFAX, LA, 323-951-9255

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SKYLER SWIMWEAR WHITE BIKINI TOP, $74, SKYLERSWIMWEAR.SHOP MIAOU BLACK DITA PANT, $145, MIAOU.COM VINTAGE PIERRE CARDIN SILVER NECKLACE, PUR, CATWALK FAIRFAX, LA, 323-951-9255 51 E JOHN SILVER LINK BRACELET, $420, 51E-JOHN.COM TERESSA FOGLIA STRAW HAT, $75, TERESSA FOGLIA BOUTIQUES, TERESSAFOGLIA.COM

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60S LEOPARD PRINT BIKINI, PUR, RAMON’S RAGS TO RICHES, LA, 323-208-2592, PASQUALE BRUNI ROSE-GOLD GIARDINI SEGRETI RING, $4600, US.PASQUALEBRUNI.COM

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OZMA JOSIE SILK NOIL TOP, $148, PETRA LINEN PANT, $248, OZMAOFCALIFORNIA.COM VINTAGE HERMÉS SCARF, PUR, RAMON’S RAGS TO RICHES, 323-208-2592 BALMAIN SUNGLASSES, $670, DAN DEUTSCH OPTICAL BOUTIQUE, LA, 310-659-9089 SANDY LEONG X GEMFIELDS DIAMOND PAVÉ ORIGIN HOOPS WITH EMERALD AND DIAMOND STUDS, $22,200; EMERALD AND DIAMOND TWIST; RING, $3200, SANDYLEONGJEWELRY.COM

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CHLOÉ COTTON SILK TOP, $1095, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211 TERESSA FOGLIA STRAW HAT, $650, TERESSAFOGLIA.COM GRACE LEE PEARL DEMI DEMI EARRING, $938, GRACCELEE.COM

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SKYLER SWIMWEAR BLACK BIKINI TOP, $74; FRINGE BOTTOMS, $72, SKYLERSWIMWEAR.SHOP CATORI LIFE CRESCENT STONE NECKLACE, $112; CHALICE NECKLACE, $98; SERPENT AMULET NECKLACE, $132, AURORA RING, $58; DEVOTIONS RING, $88, CATORILIFE.COM

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MELISSA SIMONE MESH MINI DRESS, $150, MELISSASIMONESWIM.COM CATORI LIFE JEWELRY HOKU EARRING, $128; AURORA RING, $58;DEVOTIONS RING, $88, CATORILIFE.COM

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SKYLER SWIMWEAR WHITE BIKINI TOP, $74, SKYLERSWIMWEAR.SHOP MIAOU BLACK DITA PANT, $145, MIAOU.COM VINTAGE PIERRE CARDIN SILVER NECKLACE, PUR, CATWALK FAIRFAX, LA, 323-951-9255 51 E JOHN SILVER LINK BRACELET, $420, 51E-JOHN.COM TERESSA FOGLIA STRAW BUCKET HAT, TERESSA FOGLIA BOUTIQUES, TERESSAFOGLIA.COM

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EDITOR’S PICKS

Wishing you all a happy summer mes chéris! Bisous! —Samia Arslane

Savage X Fenty, Bombshell broderie high leg lace thong and bra, savagex.com

Tommy Hilfiger hat, tommy.com

Messika Paris Toi & Moi diamond ring, messika.com

Nudestix magnetic matte eye color in moon, $26, nudestix.com

TAO Clean Ona Diamond orbital facial brush and cleansing station, $69, amazon.com

Christian Louboutin Elisa Mexicaba, $1990, eu.christianlouboutin.com

DIFF H.E.R. Bella ginger crystal light shade, diffeyewear.com Chanel Cruise 21

Chanel Electro J12 watch capsule collection, chanel.com

Anna Sui Resort 22

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AMANDA ELIASCH FASHION EDITOR

Photo by Inesa De La Roche

I AM LOVING SIMONE ROCHE

Life’s door is gently opening through which the sun is shining, and it feels like a birth of a new day.

You start dying slowly if you do not travel, if you do not read, If you do not listen to the sounds of life, If you do not appreciate yourself.

You start dying slowly When you kill your self-esteem; When you let others help you.

You start dying slowly If you become a slave of your habits, Walking everyday on the same paths...

If you do not change your routine, If you do not wear different colors Or you do not speak to those you don’t know.

You start dying slowly If you avoid to feel passion And their turbulent emotions; Those which make your eyes glisten And your heart beat fast.

You start dying slowly If you do not change your life when you are not satisfied with your job, or with your love, If you do not risk what is safe for the uncertain, If you do not go after your dream, If you do not allow yourself At least once in your lifetime, To run away from sensible advice...

by Pablo Neruda

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This week, I bought a whippet puppy. I found out that its breeding traces back to my Mother’s first whippet, so it was a sign that I had to have her. She is fast—like “a Killer Queen, dynamite with a laser beam.” Black with white paws, she matches perfectly with my wardrobe. She is called Gigi, and she’s increased my reason for exercise and my heartbeat.

I am inspired by Alice in Wonderland, a whimsical musical at the Victoria and Albert Museum that takes us down a beautifully made rabbit hole. That same day, I fell in love with a trouser suit from Vivienne Westwood. Harem pants, a short jacket, and a corset attached to them. I had tea at Sketch and continued Alice’s theme by wearing outlandish colours.

Yesterday, I went to see the Yayoi Kusama show. The balls of light created illusions that I was in a huge castle, yet the room was tiny.

“Expand our lives!” Is the takeaway message.

Our imagination can see and feel, and we are so lucky to enjoy these moments.

I found a great staycation at Oakley Court near Windsor, from where I sailed downriver on a boat and spent the afternoon watching Etonians playing cricket and going to church.

Last evening, it was a night at the opera seeing La Boheme. At last, creative people are out and about.

I had dinner at The Tate, although after watching the dark but fascinating Netflix film Seaspiracy, I felt hesitant to eat the salmon.

This season, I am loving Simone Roche—the voluminous skirts, shirts, ruffles, and clumpy boots. I’ve been dressing in black and white for so long; I wonder if I will ever change? I can barely imagine myself in colour.

My friend Murray Lachland Young invited me to a poetry recital at the Townhall in Fulham.

Young artists had decorated this mad Victorian building which is turning into a hotel.

I’m grateful there’s never a dull moment in life. I desire to see far into the future and keep my door open wide. I’ve found my mantra in Pablo Neruda’s beautiful poem on dying, which is all about living, isn’t it? G

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BY LAURA DUNN LUXURY DIRECTOR @LAURADUNN

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THIS SKINCARE! Joyce Bonelli, the renowned celebrity makeup artist, who has

created some of the most beautiful looks on some of the most famous faces in the world, understands that prepped skin helps produce seamless makeup looks. Joyce combines her decades of experience in beauty to offer an affordable luxury skincare collection and has just launched in the largest big-box retailer in the world—Walmart. As the GENLUX luxury editor, I know a thing or two about luxury skincare, and here I am telling you about a Walmart product? Yes! There is no person on the planet that I would trust more with my skin than Joyce Bonelli! So let’s get started.

Four products make up the line.

Le Masque ($25): A gorgeous glitter treatment masque that delivers mega-targeted ingredients to help make the skin’s contours feel firmer and look more defined after just one use. Step one in the regime that preps skin for layering products.

IN THE PINK! Fall never looked so bright as it does through the 2021 eyes of Vivienne Westwood! The whole collection is whimsically bomb! But this pair of velvet paper bag trousers is a dream come true!! I’ll love it when we can start wearing our fall pieces in summer, and nothing is cooler than this hot pink pair of pants topped with Vivienne’s ‘True Punk’ tee or even a hot pink bikini top. I ADORE the whole collection, but these beauties will be residing in my closet the minute I can get my hands on them. Please do not be surprised to see them all over my Insta this summer.... viviennewestwood.com

RIGHT ON THE KISSER! This delicious, must-have balm protects

our precious lips and keeps them kissable soft! Sircuit Cosmeceuticals Mangilla, mangovanilla moisturinzing lip balm, $10, sircuitskin.com

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Come Thru Flawless ($25): The makeup setting spray serves as steps two and five in the regime by delivering broad-spectrum SPF 15 sunscreen protection. Applied throughout the day on top of makeup without disruption, the fine mist dries down quickly to instantly set makeup, reduce shine and provide a matte finish and soft-focus effect.

For the Gods ($25): Bonelli’s top-secret, agedefying serum has taken many years to perfect.

It visibly diminishes redness and improves the overall skin texture for a goddess glow.

This serum would be step number three.

THE Facelift ($25): Bonelli’s serum provides an instant blurring effect. Skin smoothing concentrate improves the appearance of pores, fine lines, and wrinkles while visibly re-defining and lifting facial contours. Infused with Argan Oil, Vitamin E, and linoleic acids help moisturize, soften dry patches, and reduce acne.

To know Joyce Bonelli is to know she has some of the most beautiful skin in the game. Not only is she gorgeous on the outside... the insides are just as beautiful. Congratulations, Joyce on the release of your new line!! As soon as I finish here, I am Googling directions to the nearest Walmart to grab all four products! walmart.com

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GENLUX The Three Most Effective Skin Treatments

Get your skin back on track with my go-to in-office treatments that refresh the appearance of skin and reverse the signs of aging. My best recommendation to my clients, and you, dear Genlux readers, is to rotate all three treatments below to achieve the healthiest and beautiful skin. -Ninka B @ninkabskin

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MICRONEEDLING

Microneedling, aka collagen-inducing therapy, is a minimally invasive skin rejuvenating procedure. When small structures of the epidermis and dermis are damaged, acne scars, fine lines, and loss of elasticity become more apparent. For the skin to have a smooth texture and youthful appearance, the growth of our skin’s collagen needs to be stimulated. The penlike tool with fine needles creates controlled micro-injuries, which encourages new healthy skin cells. Therefore minimizing imperfections and promoting youthful skin.

Benefits of Microneedling: Treats and improves acne scarring, fine lines, deeper wrinkles, loose skin, texture irregularities, hyperpigmentation, and pore size.

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ment right before a big event to look your absolute best or to do regularly as part of your selfcare/anti-aging skin regimen.

This is one of my all-time favorite treatments! It resurfaces skin with little recovery time. You can see the improvement of skin with a single treatment—though it’s best to do a series of three.

Any post-procedural swelling and redness disappear after a day or two. The treated area becomes rough, and it will gently flake away within five days. The result is radiant and youthful skin!

CLEAR + TREAT YOUR SKIN TO A FACIAL BRILLANT LASER HydraFacial is a perfect treat-

The HydraFacial process includes:

Seiso Skincare!

Industry veteran Tracey O’Connor and Rohto Pharmaceuticals of Japan team up to create clean, sophisticated formulations that transform skin.

Seiso immediately hydrates and delivers essential nutrition for a healthy and natural glow. Seiso Ceramide Moisture Milk, $95; Fuwafuwa Foaming Cleanser, $38; Pure Ceramide Concentrate, $155; Seiso Water Velvet Cream, $65, seisojbeauty.com

• Exfoliation of the skin.

• Extraction of impurities.

• Infusion of the skin with a multitude of customized serums.

• Treating dehydration, boosting collagen, brightening pigmentation, or soothing rosacea.

Instantly takes your complexion from dull to glowing! It’s safe and gentle on all skin types, including sensitive skin.

Benefits of HydraFacial:

Improves dehydration, rosacea, fine lines, shrinks pores, and firms the skin.

Benefits of Clear + Brilliant:

Improves the appearance of mild or moderate wrinkles, skin discoloration, rough skin texture, scars, and enlarged pores.

These are three great in-office treatments that will visibly rejuvenate your skin. If you have questions, don’t hesitate to contact me on Instagram @ninkabskin. I’m here to bring out your best glowing skin!

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MYTOP 5 FOR GREAT SUMMER SKIN—GINA MARÍ

Facials are back! Skincare services are reopening, so we are so thrilled to see you in the flesh! While in-person office visits are now available, I want to continue to educate you on some must-have treatments you can do at home. Here are five of my favorites.

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Peel to Perfection

Slip into Summer Skin.

This at-home peel kit is seriously professionalgrade quality. The five-step peel system is straightforward to use and features active ingredients such as Lactic Acid, Vitamin C, and Hyaluronic acid. The results are a reduction in the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, improvement in uneven skin tone, and overall skin tightening and toning. The Sanitas AHA Resurfacing Peel Kit ($89).

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Here Comes the Sun.

Warm weather is here.

Let’s get comfortable and confident with showing more of our skin—head to toe! Esker Beauty’s Body Plane tool ($45), combined with their Firming Body Oil ($40), will exfoli-

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Don’t forget the sunscreen! Whether the sun is shining or it’s overcast, don’t forget to apply your SPF. I use IS Clinical’s Extreme Protect 30 ($78). The UVA/UVB broad-spectrum provides great protection while also including great antioxidant benefits.

ate and tone for an all-over and utterly indulgent experience.

Use the Body Plane as directed in combination with the oil to assist with lymphatic drainage, reducing the appearance of cellulite, improved circulation, and increased exfoliation allows for deeper product penetration.

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Collagen Counts

Healthy skin comes from the inside out. What we put into our body is just as important as what we apply topically. I’ve seen great results by adding supplemental vitamin collagen to my daily routine, and I am loving Neocell’s Super Collagen-C

(7-oz, $16.95, neocell.com).

As we age, our cellular turnover slows down, so collagen production also slows down. Neocell’s Super Collagen-C has been a total gamechanger for me.

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Hey, Mister!

A refreshing mist is essential for both hydration and blue light protection.

This one is infused with minerals, antioxidants, and hyaluronic acid to soothe stressed skin any time of day with the added bonus of shielding your skin from harmful rays. I use Goldfaden MD Mist RX (2oz, $48).

For more information or to purchase many of these products, visit Gina Marí, ginamari.com

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HOME+GARDEN

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ONE SEED COULD CHANGE YOUR LIFE

There are few silver linings when it comes to the pandemic.

For me, it was pickleball and my garden. Hi, my name is Kelly Emberg. You might remember me from the 70s and 80s. Miraculously, I ended up on the covers of many fashion magazines, kind of by accident, but that is a long story. Years ago, GENLUX featured me in a fashion spread with a gardening twist. That’s where I met creative director Stephen Kamifuji who recently invited me to write about my 14 years of experience growing my own food. It’s become my mission to convince others to start growing, and I am honored to share my passion with you.

In this first article, I’m planting a seed for those who haven’t grown anything yet, in hopes you too will get bit by the gardening bug.

By Kelly Emberg - The Model Gardener

Back when I started, I was a little ahead of my time. You couldn’t use the term organic or seasonal!

In my quest, I pitched a garden show to the networks, but it fell flat. They told me that the advertisers wouldn’t recognize that organic and seasonal was a good thing, and they didn’t believe anyone would want to know where their food originated.

Well, times have changed, thank the Lord! More and more people do care what is in their food and from where it comes. During the COVID-19 lock-down, home gardening blossomed all over the world. I’m ecstatic to witness this wonderful resurgence in my favorite passion!

Here’s a peek at my organic garden —14 years in the making!

GOOD BETTER FOR FOOD, GOOD OUR PLANET Gardening organically reduces HEALTH! the chemical runoff from pesGrowing organically definitely makes you appreciate the farmer that grows food for us responsibly. Why do you think gourmet chefs celebrate and support our local organic farmers? Growing organically assures that your food won’t be laden with harmful pesticides or weed killers that can cause cancer. Plus, organic food is more nutritious, full of antioxidants, and tastes better than its conventionally grown counterparts. Wait till you taste your first homegrown, vineripened tomato! Then you will understand what I’m saying.

food FRESH ing at your IS BEST local grocery When buy-

store, the lengthy process from farm to table causes produce to lose its nutritional value and flavor. In the supply chain model, food must be transported from the farmer to a processing center, then to a regional distribution center, then to the local retailer or restaurant, and finally, to you. Shipments coordinate with thousands of other orders carried on the same trucks, freight cars, or planes.

If you grow your own food, you’ll harvest when it’s fresh, ripe, and ready for the picking.

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ticides and fertilizers, which causes nitrogen bloom in our oceans that is suffocating our marine life. If you compost, you’ll help reduce debris in landfills while building the nutrients in your soil. Applying compost and mulches also reduces topsoil erosion. Organic agriculture brings value to areas such as biodiversity, pollination, and soil quality. Every little bit helps.

BESIDES A HAT AND SUNSCREEN, YOU WILL NEED: Gloves: I like Boss Ladies Guardian Angel Polyester Knit Single Dip Latex, $5.99, acehardware.com. I also wear plastic gloves under my Boss gloves.

I have small hands and I get the medium. They last all day. Gloveworks orange nitrile extra-thick. Box of 100, $36.99, amazon.com

From my garden—as lovely to look at as they are to eat!

PHOTOS OF KELLY BY JODY PINCHIN; GARDEN PHOTOS BY KELLY EMBERG

CONNECT TO NATURE

Before I started growing, I hardly noticed the seasons. Of course, when leaves fell, I realized it was fall, and when the weather cooled, I knew winter was on its way. Understanding seasons and what that means for growing is a whole different thing! Even the moon can affect how your plants grow.

You’ll begin to notice and appreciate that Mother Nature has a plan for your garden. While you garden, watch the birds take dust baths as the sun sets; marvel at tiny hummingbirds dancing in and out of the spray as you hose off your tomato plants; fearlessly wade through industrious bees scavenging in your herb garden, legs full of pollen. You will learn to despise snails and want to annihilate every last one of them, babies and all. Do not listen to your young children begging to save them!

Those little creatures can lay up to 100 eggs almost every month.

They are capable of self-fertilization as well—you do the math!

You will witness grubs metamorphose into beetles, making great snacks for birds, but watch out; most beetles like to eat your plants! Nurture those beneficial earthworms, and encourage them to stay in your garden!

You will feel more connected with the seasons and nature if you grow your own food, I promise you!

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Hand Tools: Corona makes great hand tools and they have red and black handles so that you can find them in your garden.

Corona E-Grip Weeder, $10.99; Deluxe Hoe/ Cultivator, $10.99; and Trowel, $7.47, shop.armstronggarden.com

LOCATION, LOCATION!

Southern California is THE BEST place to grow food yearround. No matter how much space you have, you can produce something to eat. Some vegetables, fruits, and herbs don’t take up that much room, and others will need ample space. You can grow to fit the limits of your garden or balcony. In my articles, you will learn what it takes to grow, nourish, and protect your plants. Remember, there will always be successes and failures!

Celebrate those successes and learn from your mistakes.

That’s how I did it! In the beginning, you might work hard, but every season you will become increasingly proficient and fall more in love with your productive garden.

Well, I hope you are convinced to start growing! We are at the end of summer, and it is time to start planting those cool-season plants. Hopefully, one seed will change your life!

It did for me!

For more gardening tips, follow me on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube & Twitter, and kellyemberg.com

Flexrake Hula-Ho is a great hand weeder with a 14-inch wooden handle, $15.75, amazon.com Felco F-2 hand pruners are Swiss-made and built to last.

Cuts up to a 1” diameter. $52.99, amazon.com Tool Belt: I love the sturdy Husky 6-pocket tool belt. $17.97, homedepot.com A Good Drip System: Dig makes great packaged drip systems and you can find them at Home Depot.

Plant Labels Willstar eco-friendly T-type wooden plant signs, 50 pieces, $12.99, walmart.com Plant Food: Dr. Earth and E.B Stone make eco-friendly organic fertilizers for vegetables.

Wherever you decide to plant your garden, just make sure it has plenty of sun; near water; and is away from plants and trees with evasive root systems! Next issue, we will get into how to prepare the soil!

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GENLUX BLOCK PARTY

The Messermeister ‘Next Level’ magnetic knife block with LED light holds up to 16 knives, $99.95 messermeister.com

CUTTING EDGE

SISTER ACT: RUNNING WITH KNIVES

We spotlight Chelcea and Kirsten, co-owners of Messermeister, whose generous donations of premium kitchen knives helps support the José Andrés World Central Kitchen.

Your name? Chelcea Dressler-Crowley (above, left) Describe yourself: Compassionate, determined, empathetic, sensitive, and creative.

Your passion? Raising my children to do better in the world.

Your Breakfast? Oatmeal. Always Oatmeal.

Greatest blessing? Working with family. Blessing and a curse. : ) Guilty pleasure? Mexican bubble gum popsicles.

Childhood crush? Kelly Slater Favorite getaway? Australia DNA change? More patience.

Childhood heroes? My mother and father.

Bullying episodes? Everything. I was bullied for many years in school. It was horrible, but I believe it has made me a stronger person in the end.

Charity work? I give back to those in my community first and foremost. A strong community is important to the growth of my children and their children.

Best trait? My friends would say I’m organized.

What’s next? Big things.

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Your name? Kirsten Dressler Wilson (above, right) Describe yourself: Determined, creative, analytical, kind, and strong.

Your passion? Besides my family, running and building Messermeister to be the brand I know it is.

For breakfast? Coffee Greatest blessing? That I am a cancer survivor.

Guilty pleasure? Flat whites—basically, coffee with a bunch of half-and-half.

Childhood crush? Jake Ryan (Michael Schoeffling) in Sixteen Candles.

Favorite getaway? Sydney, Australia. Besides being the most amazing city in the world, my aunt, uncle and cousins live there. My sister and I are very close to our family that lives there.

Character change? To be more organized, but that is what my sister does best. ; ) Childhood heroes? My dad and mom! They taught us how to work hard.

Bullying episode? Nothing much, just the average comments that kids make.

Your philanthropy? We provide knife sets to the WCK culinary school and also donate in-kind to the WCK. We love the organization and give back as much as we can.

Best trait? Hopefully, my friends would say that I am nice. : ) What’s next? We are reinventing what great cutlery is!

Check out our Adventure Chef, Custom, and Overland Knife Collections. We are just getting started.

World Central Kitchen (wck.org) is a not-for-profit, NGO devoted to providing meals in the wake of natural disasters.

Founded in 2010 by celebrity chef José Andrés, the organization prepared food after the devastating Haitian earthquake and have continued ever since. They are first responders and work with local chefs to solve the immediate problems of hunger following a disaster. Most recently, they responded to the building collapse in Florida, and served 400,000 meals in India.

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Our 2021 mother-son getaway includes the fortunate circumstance of attending high school remotely from 1,124 miles away. —Cecilia Moreno Our mother-son getaway started with a baseball cap and four folded-up pieces of paper—each with a destination scrawled in Sharpie. There was Cabo, Maui, Alaska, and Cancun. Sean dipped into the cap and pulled out the winner—CABO! Now to find a luxury resort with all the amenities and activities— including strong wifi, so Sean could attend all of his high school classes remotely. The Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas (grandsolmarranchosanlucas.solmar.com) checked all the boxes, including being safe—it sits within a gated community.

MUST STAY:

Our getaway began with this simply awesome welcome message made with grains of sand.

The Grand Solmar at Rancho San Lucas is a purely luxury experience, full of these extra-special warm touches. The resort sits in Rancho San Lucas, an exclusive 834-acre resort community set in rolling desert foothills with 1.2 miles of pristine beach-front on the Pacific. Only 15 minutes from downtown Cabo San Lucas, a deep-sea fishing, golf and nightlife capital, this quiet enclave offers a relaxing and serene vacation.

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SUITE LUXURY

I love the rich, warm-toned décor and handsome bathroom design with its large soaking tub. Grab a book, add some lavender bath suds and enjoy the view. Ahhh!

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MUST PLAY:

We biked, we hiked, we paddleboarded, we golfed, we swam, we ate...and we ate! This was an activity filled vacation—morning to night. Next time we come, we’ll go snorkeling and whale watching. Above: That’s our guide, Itzel Ramírez, on the left, Sean, Me, and Rodrigo Gutiérrez, the resort’s General Manager.

MUST DINE:

Photos: Luxury World Traveler

Pack your appetite because the resort offers good food galore. Tacos on the golf course, nachos and cerviche by the pool, smoothies at the spa. A standout is Anica, the resort’s fine dining establishment. Go for the organic cornish hen with pumpkin seed red pipian, corn kernels, dry fruit and wild rice at this truly enchanting dining spot.

MUST SIP:

MUST GOLF:

Sandwiched between the sand dunes, the resort offers a challenging beachfront course designed by Greg Norman, winner of 20 PGA tournaments and two majors. The 7,210-yard layout blends seamlessly with Cabo’s terrain. Beware: The sand does kick up with the strong winds, so bring some protective eyewear.

MUST SPA:

Located steps from the beach, the outdoor spa cabanas provide picturesque tranquility as the sound of the waves lull you into a hypnotic, relaxing state. Treat yourself to a customized massage (ask for the heavenly hands of Alecia).

MUST CHILL:

Savor the moments spent in your private cabana overlooking the saltwater lagoon pool while munching on tapas and sipping on a piña colada.

Enjoy! This might be the only thing on your afternoon schedule today.

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