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GENLUX Publisher / Editorial Director: Cecilia Moreno Associate Publisher: Bryna Makowka Editor in Chief: Samia Arslane Creative Director / Photo Editor: Stephen Kamifuji Fashion Editor: Amanda Eliasch Fashion Director: Laura Dunn Fashion+Style Director: Chriselle Lim Senior Beauty Editor: Lisa Wayne Food+Wine Editor: Jeff Lipsman Philanthropy Editor: Catherine Williams Associate Editor: Emily Hassard Director of Events: John Sugrue / OCLA Events VP of Advertising: Rhonda Zakhor Copy Editor: Larry Lederman Financial Director: Marc Meshekow Director Human Resources: Yolanda Garcia Writer at Large: Almie Rose Production Assistant: Elodie Daspergruber Contributing Editors: Stephen Christopher, Courtney Fortune, Dr. Ezra Kest, Larry Lederman, Sherryl White, Cheryl Woodcock, Contributing Photographers: Jeff Berlin, Geoff Ragatz Tracey Morris, Martin Kunert, Public Relations: Steve Valentine, The Valentine Group, LA Interns: Ashly Andrade, Nicole Greene
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Mon coeur balance! This season my heart is split between casual chic and goddesslike outfits. Between a walk through Central Park on a hot and humid summer afternoon or gambling at the casino all night in Monte Carlo. I guess both scenarios appeal to me. For an opulent and classy look, Zuhair Murad is the man for me. He is one of the few fashion designers who create haute couture. He knows how material and shape work on a woman’s body. Born in Lebanon, as a little kid he always dreamt of escaping to a world of fantasy, which is exactly how his collections might be described: a fantasy world. Two of my faves are the lace jumpsuit with silk capelet and handbeaded silk bodysuit, both worn with gold metal belts. Je veux s’il vous plaît! As for laid-back fun attire, Diane von Furstenberg gets my vote. (p24) By the way, have you seen the “Journey of the Dress” exhibit at LACMA? It’s hard to believe that forty years ago Diane created the iconic wrap dress. If you love fashion, art and design, go see it. You have until May 1st. Speaking of art, congratulations to Philippe Vergne, the new director of MOCA. Last weekend I had the pleasure to attend MOCA’s 35th anniversary gala presented by Louis Vuitton and celebrating the opening of the Mike Kelley exhibition. The event netted $2.4 million to support the museum’s operations and follows MOCA’s recent success in raising its endowment to a historic high of over $100 million. We are very excited about this. Job well done! This is our second time having Lydia Hearst grace our cover. We had a blast working with her last time, so we welcome the heiress back. A beautiful young lady with a good head on her shoulders. Are you ready for BritWeek? Let’s go!
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GENLUX FASHION+PHILANTHROPY: SALVATORE FERRAGAMO MID-WINTER GALA TO BENEFIT THE FINE ARTS MUSEUMS OF SAN FRANCISCO PHOTOS BY DREW ALTIZER PHOTOGRAPHY
Diego di San Giuliano, Lily Kwong
Salvatore Ferragamo, the Italian luxury
Samantha Getty
house, celebrating its 100th year, hosted the Mid-Winter Gala at the Legion of Honor—San Francisco’s neoclassical art museum. The fundraiser, co-chaired by Vanessa Getty and Trevor Traina, benefited the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Guests included actor Balthazar Getty and his fashion designer wife, Rosetta, Samantha
Marissa Mayer, Colin Bailey
Getty, Marissa Mayer, Dylan Penn, Derek Blasberg, Camilla Belle, Jessica Hart, Dita Von Teese and Devon Aoki.
Devon Aoki, Derek Blasberg
Salvatore Ferragamo hosted the Mid-Winter Gala at the Legion of Honor—San
Francisco’s neoclassical art museum perched on a bluff high atop the bay.Lauren The Italian luxury house, celebrating its Remington Platt 100th year, hosted the fundraiser benefitting the Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco. Co-Chairs Vanessa Getty and Trevor Traina welcomed guests including actor Balthazar Getty
and his fashion designer wife,
Rosetta, Yahoo C.E.O. Marissa Mayer, Dylan Penn, Camilla Belle, Jessica Hart, Dita Von Teese, and Devon Aoki.
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In celebration of our Genlux spring fashion issue, host and cover girl Katheryn Winnick welcomed guests to the newly renovated rooftop space at the Luxe Hotel Rodeo Drive. The event was sponsored by CamerichLA home decor. Guests were treated to a fashion presentation starring shoes by Carmen Steffens. On hand were Carmen Steffens president Mark Willingham and his wife Leticia, and owners of CamerichLA, Stephen Bianchi and Michael Lin. Special guest Bekah Christensen from Iowa, winner of the Genlux model search, was also on hand. Guests relaxed in the VIP lounge designed by CamerichLA before moving to the sounds of DJ Rude Boy. They sipped on Svedka cocktails, refreshing Peroni Beer and Hint Fizz water.
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Michael Lin and Stephen Bianchi Caitlin Manley David Meister
Mark Crane, Lori Thomas Lindsay Morgan
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India Dupre
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GENLUX OPENINGS - VAN CLEEF & ARPELS PHOTOS BY GETTY IMAGES AND PATRICK MCMULLAN
Kusha and David Alagband
celebrated the re-design of their South Coast Plaza boutique. Notable guests included actress Kate Bosworth and her director husband Michael Polish, Alain Bernard, president and CEO of Van Cleef & Arpels, The Americas, Brazilian supermodel Lisalla Montenegro and celebrity chef Caroline Byron. Friends of the Maison enjoyed hors d’oeuvres and Champagne at the newly re-designed space. Having a number of celebrity newlyweds in attendance was fitting, given that the Van Cleef & Arpels South Coast Plaza boutique features a bridal salon exclusive to the west coast. Following the cocktail reception, guests were invited to a private dinner at AnQi restaurant where renowned opera singer Danielle De Niese treated them to a special performance. Maison Van Cleef & Arpels
Judy Chang, Samia Arslane, Evie Jeang
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Caroline Byron, Kate Bosworth Lisalla Montenegro Julie Crampe
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DALAI LAMA VISITS LOS ANGELES PHOTOS BY GETTY IMAGES AND PATRICK MCMULLAN
Anna Kendrick
Sharon Stone, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Ann Curry
Jim Carrey, Eva Longoria
hosted His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama in Los Angeles February 25 and 26. At two events during this special visit, His Holiness addressed universal responsibility and alleviating inner turmoil through compassion in the 21st Century. Eric Benet was joined by David Foster on piano for a special tribute to His Holiness. Guests included such community leaders as former governor Grey Davis and philanthropist Lynda Oschin, along with other high-profile attendees including Larry King, Ann Curry, Sharon Stone, Naomi The Lourdes Foundation
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SECOND ANNUAL WING-DING TO BENEFIT UNICEF CHINESE CHILDREN’S INITIATIVE PHOTOS BY STEPHANIE KEENAN
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Children’s Initiatives second Annual Fundraiser, Spring
at Shan, the private club on La Cienega. More than 300 entertainment, media, and technology industry guests composed of influencers from the US and China. An oversized Trader Vic’s Mai Tai boat was featured, along with multiple live performances. All the proceeds raised at the event benefit the UNICEF Chinese Children’s Initiative. Cory Martin was the celebrity caterer as luxury brands Bentley and Vhernier, the fine jeweler, displayed their finest. Guests included Wing-Ding
Donna Antebi, Dan Yuan, Jacqueline Maatta, Ava Stark, Vivine
and Dorothy Wang, Kelly Hu, and Sue Wong.
Vivine Wang, Dorothy Wang
Dr. Gabriel Chiu and Christine Chiu
Lisa Maroney, Chiara Tilesi, Lilly Lee Maatta, Timothy Morzenti
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16TH COSTUME DESIGNERS GUILD AWARDS PHOTOS BY GETTY IMAGES; AND PATRICK MCMULLAN
Raquel Welch
Elisabeth Röhm, Michael Wilkinson Parker Young, Angelique Cabra
were handed out for costume design excellence in seven categories for film, television and commercial work. Amy Adams received the LACOSTE Spotlight Award, and April Ferry was honored with the year’s Honorary Career Achievement Award. The 2014 Costume Designers Guild Distinguished Service Award was presented to Sharon Day. Actor Joshua Malina hosted the gala. Presenters included Kerry Washington, Tony Goldwyn, The 16th Costume Designers Guild Awards
Olivia Munn, Tony Hale, Mindy Kaling, Elizabeth Röhm,
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Raquel Welch, June Squibb. Audi
luxury automobiles were used to transport many of the presenters, nominees and honorees.
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Francis Pierrel, CEO of Lacoste North America, Coco Pierrel Ellen Mirojnick
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Enjoy my picks and let me know what you think! –Samia Arslane Jimmy Choo black and red “Blah Blah” acrylic clutch, $995, Jimmy Choo, Beverly Hills 310-860-9045
Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra 18K rose-gold earrings, $4300; Van Cleef & Arpels Vintage Alhambra necklace featuring twenty motifs set in 18K rose gold, $15,900, Van Cleef & Arpels BH, 310-276-1161, VanCleefArpels.com
Christian Louboutin Cataclou wedge with black stud detailing, $695, 310-247-9300
Maison Michel Andre Blanche straw capeline hat, $656, michel-paris.com
Bulgari Diva bag in lizard lemon, $6200, bulgari.com
Zuhair Murad Couture handbeaded silk bodysuit with gold metal belt, zuhairmurad.com
Zuhair Murad Couture lace jumpsuit & silk capelet with gold metal belt, zuhairmurad.com
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DVF Avalon top in jungle diamond black, $265; Amelia skirt in jungle diamond black, $398, DVF, LA, 323-951-1947
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Rick Owen leather jacket, $1205; Rick Owen skirt, $790; Linda Fer sunglasses, $300, Maxfield, LA, 310-274-8800 Babylon crystal pendant bracelet, $345, Gregory’s, 310-288-0275 Carmen Steffens black open-toe gold platform with ankle strap, $339, Carmen Steffens, Hollywood&Highland, 323-466-2459
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Christian Dior jacket, $5600; Alexander Wang glasses, $300; Tom Binns black crystal necklace, Maxfield, 310-274-8800 Cesare Paciotti heel, Cesare Paciotti boutiques
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Yves Saint Laurent dress, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Rogue blazer, $2350, Maxfield, 310-274-8800 Erickson Beamon Blue Nile ring, $478, ericksonbeamon.com Cameo ring, Beyond Seven, 646-395-8054
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t was February 2009, and we first met Amanda Eliasch in her Beverly Hills home for the celebration of the launch of Cloak & Dagger Butterfly— a book of her brilliant poetry. The party grew particularly auspicious when out rolled a giant martini glass, and in climbed none other than Dita Von Teese, who splish-splashed her way through her burlesque performance, complete with crystal-encrusted bikini. We later discovered that Dita had been in Paris at the time, so Amanda, rarely one to take no for an answer, flew her in just for the party. First class, of course.
Since that first meeting, we witnessed Amanda’s quirky imagination alchemize a play, neon art, a successful blog, and most recently, a movie about—what else?—her life. Perhaps by default, she’s also become a real-estate mogul, having bought and sold five or six, beautiful homes for herself here, London and Paris. Her Paris home was once owned by artist Tamara de Lempicka. She’s also amassed an eclectic mix of modern art and furnishings—some, frankly, that incite slack-jaw reactions. At Genlux, we became so enamoured of Amanda’s nonstop attitude, fantastic lifestyle, and endless wardrobe closet we proudly crowned her the fashion editor of this magazine. Now when it comes to love, Amanda’s checked off as many things on her to-do, as her not-to-do, list. She’s been married twice and divorced twice, once when she was only twenty (that lasted two years), and once to Johan Eliasch, the chairman and CEO of Head—the company famous for skis and tennis rackets. Amanda and Johan have two boys, both grown and in college now. Many have come to know Amanda through her free-spirited
and sometimes painfully honest blog, Rat’s Tales, where she filets her life right before our eyes, often calling herself porky or fat, and she doesn’t hold back from sharing the problems she’s had with men. She’s built her successful foray into filmmaking the same way. In her film The Gun, the Cake and the Butterfly, she sliced her life, hung it on pieces of video, and edited it without fear. The beautifully executed self-portrayal, which also stars Justine Glenton and Lisa Zane, transports us into the unfiltered mind, heart and bed of the hauntingly honest and vulnerable British bon vivant. Along the twisted, sensual path of her life, Amanda weaves through the loss of innocence and her tragic childhood, into the luxurious world of love and sex in high society. Cheating husbands and gold-digging lovers leave her companionless, yet optimistic, with a lifetime of extraordinary moments in the face of endless longing for unattainable love. The shining result is an award-winning film that’s an open book…wide open. The good news, it’s a very spicy read.
Here, Amanda answers the Genlux two-word questionnaire: Your youth? I attended the Cordon Bleu and finishing school at Winkfield Place, in Windsor, where I learned to walk, talk, get into a car, flower-arrange, and be a good wife. For a year I learned to sew, to make lampshades—all these domestic duties. My parents had grand plans that I was to marry a duke and live in the country. Your passion? Living life to the fullest. I want to experience everything! I want to live many lives. In the end, I want to be able to create something that will continue after I die—to do something worthwhile. Your charities? I have many. Elephant Family. The London Symphony Orchestra, because unlike most, they practice every day of the year. I also support the British Film Institute, and Art of Elysium in Los Angeles. Your loves? My sons, fashion, art, music, and trying new things, like Kundalini yoga. Favorite escape? Marrakech. It’s like 400 BC there. It’s interesting to go back in time. Favorite paintings? All pieces of work by Velázquez. I like Matisse too, and I have a few ceramics from Picasso. I also love a little-known 1950s English artist named Michael Ayrton. (continued )
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Amanda in her living room wearing Balenciaga dress, $1595; Vicki Sarge earrings, $1200, Maxfield, 310-274-8800 NANIS Italian Jewels diamond bracelet, nanis.it Charles Albert Alchemia solid cuff; and Alchemia hammered bangles (set of three), charlesalbert.com Carmen Steffens black platforms with gold gem, $304, Carmen Steffens, Hollywood&Highland, 323-466-2459
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ON AMANDA: Junya Watanabe jacket, $1875; Alexander McQueen belt, Maxfield, 310-274-8800 Black Adeam pant, $735, Gregory’s, 310-288-0275 Jacob & Co. Abanico Collection ring, $20,000, jacobandco.com NANIS Italian Jewels ring, $9000, Fountainebleau, Miami Beach ON LISA: Thomas Wylde jacket, $1900; leather pant, $2575, Gregory’s, 310-288-0275 Carmen Steffens platforms with gold gem, $304, Carmen Steffens, Hollywood&Highland, 323-466-2459
Amanda with friend Lisa Zane, who appears in The Gun, the Cake, and the Butterfly
What superpower? To see the future. Painful memories? Many about my father. Also, my love stories are a disaster. I’ve made some painful decisions. Joyful moment? Giving birth to my two sons. It’s a vanity project, because you know they’re not really for you—they fly from you. You have to give them their wings, and they are not yours to manipulate, and that’s very difficult. Why Hollywood? I came here because the children have to grow up. My two boys would be mommy’s boys if I’m around, and that’s not very attractive to other women. Music genre? The four last songs by Richard Strauss—they are my favorite pieces of music. Favorite museum? The Victorian Museum in London. You’re wearing? My favorite: a Louis Vuitton A-line dress. You’re carrying? I love my Vlieger & Vandam handbag, because it’s naughty. It’s got an impression of a gun on it. The bag comes with a warning: “To avoid any problems do not take this bag on a plane or to the bank to pick up cash.” I also love my new pink and black Prada bag. DNA change? I’d like to change my feisty character. Self-control is a dreary thing too, but it would save a lot of drama. Favorite poets? I like the English war poets from the Second World War, and Shakespeare sonnets. Fad diet? The last three weeks I’ve been doing the no-carb diet and I’ve lost nine pounds, but I still have to lose another seven. Or is it 14? Your workout? I do yoga, though I do these things to get through life—that’s it. I like to be as busy as possible, then I have no time to think. Drama queen? I suppose I’m turning into one. But I’d rather not. I don’t think I’m a diva, but perhaps I am? Fantasy dinner? Oh, that’s fun. I like Peggy Guggenheim. Madonna, so it’s going to be amusing. George Clooney. You have to have someone fancy, so I’d want Shakespeare just to pop by. John Donne, another fabulous writer of the 16th century. I’ve got to have someone who’s beautiful…a great beauty, like Marilyn Monroe, Betty Davis, or Rita Hayworth. I like all those old Hollywood divas. What’s next? Let’s see. Well, I’m working with pyxit.com. It’s a website that keeps your memories alive. I love this site because things are lost in time and space and here is a place to keep them forever. Favorite movie? The L-Shaped Room. I also really love an old thriller that my grandfather, Sidney Gilliat, directed and wrote, Green for Danger. When I was a child, I used to watch it all the time—to try and catch the murderer. I could never believe that it was the person who it was, and it upset me. Favorite decades? The 50s and 60s. I’d love to hang out with Andy Warhol. I would have liked to be friends with Marilyn. Next journey? To write a contemporary children’s musical—a modern tale. I’d also love to run off with the man of my dreams, but unfortunately he’s already married. G
Amanda Eliasch’s controversial film The Gun, the Cake and the Butterfly will screen exclusively as part of BritWeek’s annual series of events that highlight the rich and varied creative relationship between the UK and the US. BritWeek runs April 21 to May 4 in Los Angeles.
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Issa London spider lace dress, $1995, Gregory’s, 310-288-0275
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Mention the name Dr. Carla Sands and the reaction’s unanimous—positive and glowing. This fashionable philanthropist is revered as much for her good style as her good works. As Blue Ribbon’s president, she’s successfully steering the charity started by Dorothy Chandler nearly half a century ago.
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Oscar De La Renta floral gown, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
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Pennsylvania-born beauty Dr. Carla Sands studied fine art and art history in college, switched to pre-med, and received her degree as a Doctor of Chiropractic from Life Chiropractic College in Atlanta. In 1999, she married real-estate mogul Fred Sands, president of MOCA. The couple live in a Tuscan-style villa in Bel-Air they share with their daughter, Alexandra. Here, Dr. Sands answers a few questions from our philanthropy editor, CATHERInE WILLAMS. Photography by TRACEY MORRIS What are you most grateful for? Marrying my husband. Without him I wouldn’t have my incredible life and family. If you could change anything about yourself, what would it be?
I’d love to live more in the moment.
How would your closest friends describe you?
Hopefully
they’d say I was trustworthy and kind. I love the work of the new team at Valentino, Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pierpaolo Piccioli. And I think Elie Saab makes women look like goddesses. Who are your favorite fashion designers?
Valentino shirt, jeans by 7 for all mankind and low Fendi motorcycle boots.
Who are you wearing today?
What charity events do you always make time to attend?
MOCA’s openings—my husband’s the president. The Hammer, the LA Philharmonic, and the LA Opera. And I love the Colleagues Lunch that supports Children’s Institute.
What would you say is your greatest accomplishment?
Becoming the Blue Ribbon president and helping to grow the organization. Of course I love The Blue Ribbon because of the members and the Children’s Festival. We’ve brought over 800,000 children to the Music Center for free in the last 44 years. I love Children’s Institute because they help abused and neglected children and their families. I think they heal families. It’s so fundamental.
What charities are closest to your heart?
The Blue Ribbon was founded 45 years ago by Dorothy Chandler to fund performing arts at the LA Music Center. It’s still the largest independent fundraising group for the Center. The Blue Ribbon funds and supports Center Theater Group, the Los Angeles
Tell us more about The Blue Ribbon.
And a few of Carla’s ‘favorites’
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Opera, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, the LA Master Chorale, and Glorya Kaufman Dance at the Music Center. There’s a great deal of Blue Ribbon influence overall at the resident-company level. Our big gift to the community is the Children’s Festival. Each spring we bring 18,000 fifth-graders from all over the greater Los Angeles area to the Music Center free of charge. Any school can participate. The students see a world-class show, and it’s the first time that many of them experience a live performance. Then they participate in a choreographed dance on the plaza. So three thousand kids at a time are doing this gigantic happening of a dance. It’s incredible!
How would you inspire more women to become involved
Make it fun and make it meaningful. Some people want a hands-on experience, and some want to just write a check. You have to take care of both.
with charitable organizations?
What’s your greatest distraction?
My iPad.
So many. I’m a serial reader, but one is The Good and Beautiful God. It’s inspirational.
What book are you currently reading?
What causes you the most frustration?
Traffic in LA!
If you had one day to live over again, which day would it be?
Any day I’m traveling.
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book: Democracy in America by Alexis de Tocqueville movie: The Sound of Music dessert: Anything chocolate! performance last year: The opening night of The Magic Flute at LA Opera shoes: Rene Caovilla. They’re exquisite works of art for the feet! handbag: A Birkin. They fit everything—it’s like carrying a suitcase all day. fast foods: Chick-Fil-A and Popeye’s Coffee Bean drink: Cappuccino with either coconut or almond milk
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Red sculpture by Alexander Liberman. “Woman on a Park Bench” by George Segal, 1998
This tiny dwelling is Hobbit House— complete with a gold ring hidden inside. The family purchased it years ago at Home Made Orange County, a charity that benefitted the homeless and unwed mothers.
The Sands’ Bel-Air villa. Sculpture: The man of letters on a boulder base is by Jaume Plensa
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Oscar de la Renta Chartreuse wrap-top, $2490; Oscar de la Renta royal blue skirt, $2990, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
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Raoul peplum jacket, $380; Raoul pant, $260, raoul.com Long-sleeve red crocodile-skin blouse, $23, Bloomingdale’s, Beverly Center, 310-360-2700 Zimmerman cross bib top, Zimmerman, LA, 310-285-9680 FREYWILLE Alphonse Mucha-inspired satin silk print scarf, $575; FREYWILLE Miss ring, $525, Diva Pepita rose-design ring, $69; Diva Living Art Design ring, $695, FREYWILLE, Rodeo Drive, 310-777-0009 Jimmy Dugazon British Isles bowtie, $89; Marilyn & Elizabeth tights, $35, alessandragold.com Atalanta Weller Inga shoe, $740, atalantaweller.com
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DANDY CANDY
We unwrap the bright, bold, and ballsy reinvention of Dandyism-style. The rules? Make it loud, wear it proud. Photography by Martin Kunert. Styled by Lisa Cera
Photographer: Martin Kunert / MartinKunertPhoto.com @PhotoArtWorkAgency.com Stylist: Styles by Lisa Cera / SiriusArtists.com Model: Maggi / VisionLosAngeles.com Hair Stylist: Robert Steinken / CloutierRemix.com Makeup Artist: Helen Robertson / CelestineAgency.com using CHANEL cosmetics Manicure: Denise Bourne / SiriusArtists.com Photo Assistant: Darren Stone Stylist Assistant: Ashly Andrade, Elodie Daspersgruber Art Direction: Stephen Kamifuji
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Etro floral pattern shirt, $450; Etro paisley coat, $2795, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Vivienne Westwood Red Label trouser, Vivienne Westwood, LA, 323-951-0021 FREYWILLE Jacquard silk woven Sphinx tie, $240; FREYWILLE Gavroche scarf, $130; FREYWILLE, Rodeo Drive, 310-777-0009 AskAlice by George Mang Thoreau loafer, $295, askaliceshoes.com Gabrielle De La Garza velvet ocher bow tie, $62, GabrielleDeLaGarza.com
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Alexander McQueen jacket, $4330; Antonio Marras floral lace top, $1295; Marni black floral print pant, $1330, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Donna Karan sheer top, select Donna Karan locations Gabrielle De La Garza bowtie, $62, GabrielleDeLaGarza.com Nicole Meng crystal marble earrings, $50; Nicole Meng lavender crystal bracelet, $50, nicolemeng.com AMI clubwear metallic shoe, amiclubwear.com
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Ted Baker neon lace top, $195; Karen Millen lace cutout sheer top, $199; BCBG MaxAzria black/ white/beige jacket, $268, Bloomingdale’s, Beverly Center, 310-360-2700 Mango oval ring, mango.com FREYWILLE Italian silk scarf, $130; FREYWILLE bangles: Gustav Klimt-inspired enamel bangle, $915; Adele Bloch-Bauer design bangle, $1195; Miss Bangle Living Art design bangle, $1195; Gustav Klimt-inspired, Adele Bloch-Bauer design, $1680, FREYWILLE, Rodeo Drive, 310-777-0009 Jimmy Dugazon bowtie, $89, alessandragold.com
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Red crocodile-skin blouse, $23, Bloomingdale’s, Beverly Center, 310-360-2700 Zimmerman ringmaster wrap-top, Zimmerman, 310-285-9680 Raoul slim-leg trouser, $260, raoul.com Jimmy Dugazon British Isles bowtie, $89; Marilyn & Elizabeth tights, $35, alessandragold.com FREYWILLE Alphonse Mucha-inspired satin scarf, $575; FREYWILLE Enamel ring, $525, Pepita rose-design ring, $695, Diva Ring Living Art Design, $695, FREYWILLE, Rodeo Drive, 310-777-0009
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Ted Baker floral skirt, $248, Bloomingdale’s, Beverly Center, 310-360-2700 Dolce & Gabbana silk blouse, $1195, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 FREYWILLE Pink Italian Silk Twill Grand Magic Sphinx Scarf, $575; FREYWILLE Diva Rings, Floral Symphony Collection, $695; Miss Rings, $525, FREYWILLE, Rodeo Drive, 310-777-0009 Sun God tights, $35, alessandragold.com Gabrielle De La Garza velvet bowtie, $62, gabrielledelagarza.com
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Givenchy jacket, $4550, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Ted Baker coral lace top, $195, Bloomingdale’s, Beverly Center, 310-360-2700 Lumier by Bariano black halter Chain Theory top, bariano.com.au; Jimmy Dugazon Westly Harvard bowtie, $89, alessandragold.com
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Michael Kors silk Georgette shirt, $975, Michael Kors, Rodeo Drive, 310-777-8862 Darling sleeveless blouse, $67, darlingclothes.com Ted Baker pale pink jacket, $325, Bloomingdale’s, Beverly Center, 310-360-2700 Jimmy Dugazon bowtie, $89, alessandragold.com FREYWILLE Italian silk scarf, $425; FREYWILLE Fire enamel band ring, $525; FREYWILLE enamel Diva bangle inspired by Gustav Klimt’s Water Snakes portrait, $1680, FREYWILLE, Rodeo Drive, 310-777-0009 AskAlice by George Mang Tyler loafer, $295, askaliceshoes.com
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Robert Rodriguez dress, $225, robertrodriguez.com Jeremy Scott for Longchamp bag, $370, Longchamp, South Coast Plaza, 714-436-1963, longchamp.com Oscar de la Renta necklace, $1490; Oscar de la Renta ring, $295, Oscar de la Renta, LA, 323-653-0200, oscardelarenta.com Tom Ford sunglasses, Dan Deutsch Optical Outlook, Beverly Hills, 310-246-9468 Jimmy Choo Lance silver metallic heel, $850, Jimmy Choo boutiques, jimmychoo.com
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LIGHTS, CAMERA... FASHION! Photographer Jeff Berlin and stylist Holly Copeland go deep into one of Hollywood’s most historical sound stages—the Mack Sennett Studios—to capture spring’s latest fashion looks.
Photographer: Jeff Berlin / BerlinCreative.com for Sony Digital Imaging Model: Wylie Hays / NextManagement.com Fashion Stylist: Holly Copeland / TheRexAgency.com Makeup Artist: Camille Clark / AimArtist.com Hair Stylist: Paul Desmarres / OpusBeauty.com using Number 4 Hair Care Photo Assistants: Jim McGee, Peteyk Styles, Connor Cummins Location: Special thanks to Michelle Rhee / MackSennettStudios.net Art Director: Stephen Kamifuji
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Longchamp blouse, $225, Longchamp, South Coast Plaza, 714-436-1963, longchamp.com Alexander McQueen scarf, $295, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211
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Valentino top, $1290, Valentino, Beverly Hills, 310-247-0103 Dolce & Gabbana skirt, $975, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Christian Louboutin Panettone bag, $2195; Christian Louboutin Cataclou wedge, $695, Christian Louboutin, Robertson, LA, 310-247-9300
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Stella McCartney sweater, $820; Alexander McQueen pant, $1640, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Chagoury blouse, chagourycouture.com Baccarat ring, $360, us.baccarat.com Christian Louboutin Cataclou wedge, $695, Christian Louboutin, Robertson, LA, 310-247-9300
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Missoni tank, $840; Missoni cardigan, $1020, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Escada jacket, $3825, Escada, Beverly Hills, 310-285-0330 Melie Bianco clutch, meliebianco.com MCM Heritage belt, $215, MCM, NY, 212-832-2626 Isharya earrings, $78, isharya.com
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Valentino jumpsuit, $4290, Valentino, Beverly Hills, 310-247-0103 Oscar de la Renta earrings, $395, neimanmarcus.com MCM Heritage satchel, $770, MCM, NY, 212-832-2626 Isharya cuff, $148, isharya.com Jinny Kim Maribel heel, $368, jinnykim.com
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Givenchy sweatshirt, $1200; Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent scarf, $145, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Charisma by Ritu necklace, charismaindia.com Oscar de la Renta earrings, $345, oscardelarenta.com Christian Louboutin Cataclou wedge, $695, Christian Louboutin, Robertson, LA, 310-247-9300
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Arturo Rios headpiece, $220, arturorios.com Gucci jumpsuit, $4700, Gucci stores nationwide, gucci.com
TRIBAL CHIC
We beckon your wild side in this season’s tribal-inspired fashion— dripping with graphics, patterns and color
Photographer: Geoff Ragatz / RagatzPhoto.com Model: Masha / PhotogenicsMedia.com Fashion Stylist: Amy Mach / AmyMach.com Makeup Artist: Camille Clark / AimArtist.com Hair Stylist: Paul Desmarres / OpusBeauty.com using Number 4 Hair Care Stylist Assistants: Aiden Styles, Amelia Shales Photo Assistant: Matt Collins Production Assistant: Emily Hassard Art Director: Stephen Kamifuji
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Prada coat, $2470, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Vivienne Westwood Anglomania bomber jacket, $820, Vivienne Westwood, LA, 323-951-0021 BCBG top, Bloomingdale’s, Century City, 310-772-2100 Peserico pant, $375, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Iris Van Herpen for United Nude shoe, $995, unitednude.com Delphine Charlotte Parmentier Metis necklace, delphinecharlotteparmentier.com
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Proenza Schouler shirt, $280, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Roland Mouret dress, $4951, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Jerome Dreyfuss bootie, $1405, jerome-dreyfuss.com Isharya bangles, $128 each; Isharya rings, isharya.com
Photographer: Andreea Radutoiu / photoartworkagency.com Makeup and hair by Iris Moreau / onerepresents.com using CHANEL les Beiges Art Direction: Stephen Kamifuji
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Emilio Pucci skirt, $3590, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Etro jacket, $1795, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Zimmerman bandeau, $625, Zimmerman, LA, 310-285-9680 Giuseppe Zanotti necklace, $625, Giuseppe Zanotti, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5760 Gemma Simone cuff, gemmasimone.com Erickson Beamon Rocks bangles, $228 each, belk.com
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Arturo Rios headpiece, $220, arturorios.com Gucci jumpsuit, $4700, Gucci stores nationwide, gucci.com Stella McCartney boot, $1085, Stella McCartney, LA, 310-273-7051 Wendy Yue necklace, $3900, wendyyue.com
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Line & Dot one-piece, lineanddot.com Donna Karan wrap dress, $2895, donnakaran.com Daniele Michetti sandal, $1216, michettidaniele.com Shourouk Leitmotive necklace, $398, Bloomingdale’s, Century City, 310-772-2100 Brunello Cucinelli Riverstone necklace, $930, Brunello Cucinelli, Beverly Hills, 310-724-8118 Erickson Beamon earrings, belk.com Stella McCartney clutch, $746, Stella McCartney, LA, 310-273-7051
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Marc Jacobs striped dress, $3500, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Diane Von Furstenberg shift dress, $698, DVF, LA, 323-951-1947 L.K. Bennett heel, $545, lkbennett.com Isharya pendant, isharya.com Gemma Simone Torben bracelets, gemmasimone.com IritDesign earrings, $6000, IritDesign, Malibu, 310-3835566, iritdesign.com
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Stella McCartney fitted top, $665, Stella McCartney, LA, 310-273-7051 Zero + Maria Cornejo coat, $525, Zero + Maria Cornejo, LA, 323-782-4915 Erickson Beamon ‘We’ve Got the Power’ necklace, $2105, Curve, LA, 310-360-8008 Claes Iversen skirt, claesiversen.com Yakampot pencil skirt, yakampot.com Raiko Mid for United Nude sandal, unitednude.com Pluma leather bangles, $150 each, pluma-italia.com Vita Fede Anneli bracelet, $650; Vita Fede Omega ring, $200, vitafede.com
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Line & Dot Monaco jacket, thelineanddot.com Brunello Cucinelli Riverstone reef necklace, $1190, Brunello Cucinelli, Beverly Hills, 310-724-8118
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Stella McCartney Wild Flower jacquard jacket, $2020; Stella McCartney skirt, $780, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Houghton Tovia leather top, $795, houghtonnyc.com Carla Amorim black diamond ring, $9240, carlaamorim.com Fendi wedge, $590, Bloomingdale’s, Century City, 310-772-2100
Photographer: Tracey Morris / TraceyMorris.com Fashion Stylist: Amy Mach / AmyMach.com Makeup Artist: Camille Clark / AimArtist.com Hair Stylist: Robert Steinken / CloutierRemix.com Manicure: Destinee Handly / DestineeHandly.com Digital Tech: Robert Morris Photo Assistant: Christian Shenouda Location: Aesthesia Studios / AesthesiaStudios.com Art Director: Stephen Kamifuji
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LOVELY LYDIa So far, supermodel, actress, and Operation Smile ambassador Lydia Hearst has steered clear of controversy. But now, as she’s dropped in the boiling pot of reality TV via The Face, we’re waiting to see if she’ll cave under the chaos. Our STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER serves up some hot topics like Naomi Campbell, Terry Richardson, wearing fur, Scientology, and that new love in her life, to see if she’ll flinch.
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Valentino jumpsuit, $3190, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Ulyana Sergeenko Couture heel, ulyanasergeenko.com Pluma bangle, $175, pluma-italia.com Van Cleef & Arpels Magic Alhambra earrings featuring two white mother-ofpearl motifs set in 18K yellow gold, $6350, Van Cleef & Arpels, Beverly Hills, 310-276-1161; South Coast Plaza, 714-545-9500
Escada coat, $3150 , ESCADA, Beverly Hills, 310-285-0330 Suboo dress, $299, suboousa.com Pomellato 67 ring, $378, and $495, Pomellato, Beverly Hills, 310-858-1300 Michael Kors bag, $378, Bloomingdale’s, Glendale Galleria, 818-638-4100
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Jenny Packham beaded dress, jennypackham.com Chloe sleeveless blazer, $1370, chloe.com L.K. Bennett Morgan heel, $325, lkbennett.com Van Cleef & Arpels Perlee 18K white gold bracelet, $46,000, Van Cleef & Arpels, Beverly Hills, 310-276-1161; South Coast Plaza, 714-545-9500
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get a text from Lydia Hearst on my iPhone: “I just got to NYC! I booked Condemned, a new horror movie. I play a degenerate junkie who lives in an abandoned downtown New York building and terrorizes teens.” My initial thought is, how in the world is this little rich girl who’s never done a drug in her life ever going to prepare for this role? My next thought is, Lydia can.
I text her back: “Congrats and I hope Kevin is okay.” Splashed on my Yahoo! homepage today was news that her boyfriend broke his leg on the film set of Entourage. He’s actor Kevin Connolly who plays Eric Murphy, or “E”—the one who looks barely old enough to drive a car, but who’s 40. The two met on Facebook. It was Lydia who initiated by sending a ‘friend request.’ He ‘messaged’ her, they met, and have been inseparable ever since. A real modernday romance. “Yes, I’m in love and I get more in love every day,” the green-eyed beauty tells me over tea at the On Rodeo Bistro. “I’m a hopeless romantic.” Lydia’s other big news is her successful new show, The Face, on the Oxygen channel. It’s a model competition reality show that features fellow supermodel Naomi Campbell, Victoria’s Secret supermodel Anne Vyalitsyna, a gaggle of always-on-the-verge-of-crying teenage models, and, to mitigate the madness, one Lydia Hearst. There’s plenty of chaos, buckets of tears and gobs of controversy. Good stuff. The result is a wildly entertaining cocktail—sure to give that other top-model show a
run for its money. For starters, this one actually has a chance of discovering America’s next top model. “Our show is very different,” claims Lydia. “There are various campaigns that these girls are competing for, where they actually get them. One ultimate winner will become the face of Frederick Fekkai, 2014. They all have legitimate potential— they weren’t just picked off the street.” Like NBC’s The Voice, Lydia, Naomi and Anne each mentor or coach their team of models to win a series of challenges. Naomi also serves as executive producer, which does, it seems, give her the upper hand. “I love Naomi. Believe it or not, she’s really not a diva,” Lydia says of fashion’s most notorious prima donna. “I must say Naomi’s got one of the most incredible work ethics.” Lydia is equally vanilla when talking about the models. “They’re all very unique and beautiful in their own way,” she says. “There might be one girl in particular who needs a bit of a reality check. Yes, there are some shocking things that happen—people can only put on masks and facades for so long, but eventually you do see the truth.” After seeing a few
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Equipment top, $168; Miu Miu sunglasses, $395, Bloomingdale’s, Glendale Galleria, 818-638-4100 Marni Lucia Maria skirt, Hohan $690; Marni jacket, feather cape, $2160, Saks marialuciahohan.com Fifth Avenue, Burberry Prorsum Beverlyskirt, pencil Hills,$3995, 310-275-4211 burberry.com Pluma necklace, Baccarat Bouchon$170, pluma-italia.com de Carafe Shoes$5800, ring, of Prey bootie, $189, shoesofprey.com baccarat.com
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Maria Lucia Hohan lace bra top, marialuciahohan.com Ulyana Sergeenko Couture satin short, ulyanasergeenko.com Jil Sander Raipur cashmere coat, $4490, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Jimmy Choo Tilly pump, $575, Jimmy Choo boutiques, jimmychoo.com Van Cleef & Arpels Nil Blanc necklace from the Voyages Extraordinaires collection featuring diamonds, blue and yellow sapphires, emeralds, demantoid garnets and tsavorite garnets set in 18K white gold, Van Cleef & Arpels, Beverly Hills, 310-276-1161; South Coast Plaza, 714-545-9500
episodes, I can tell you that one girl is definitely nuts and Naomi is definitely a diva. Speaking of truth, allegations continue to sprout on the Internet slamming fashion photographer Terry Richardson’s sexual misconduct with young models. Cringing claims of “waggling privates” and “predatory behavior” are bandied about. Again, Lydia skirts the controversy. “I love him. He’s one of the nicest, funniest people I’ve shot with. He has an artistic vision and he makes you very comfortable. I know people try to say one thing or another, but honestly, I’ve never seen him be anything but completely respectful and professional on set.” Hmm.. anyone considering remaking The Stepford Wives? To wit, Lydia offers some modeling and, yes, parenting advice. “For young models, you can’t be that naïve. This is a grown-up industry, so if you’re not a grownup, where are your parents? Why are their parents sending them out to castings and shootings alone? That’s a bigger issue than whatever is happening on set. I know that when you’re on a film set (television or movies), there is no child who’s unsupervised at any time. I think it’s inexcusable in fashion.” Though Lydia wears fur, she’s quick to diffuse any controversy. “The fur I wear is vintage. I don’t know if that makes a difference in people’s beliefs nowadays. If I were, theoretically, to buy
a fur today, I’d buy vintage.” Spiritually, Lydia was baptized Protestant, but now considers herself a Scientologist. “When it came to Scientology I didn’t really understand what everyone was talking about. I’d just moved to LA and was sort of lost in this new city. So I went and got a book, A New Slant on Life. Probably a week later, I went to the church and have been going ever since. That was two years ago.” If there’s one thing Lydia says she’d give up entertainment and modeling for, it’s her ambassadorship with Operation Smile, now going on 10 years— the nonprofit that gives needed surgery to young patients with cleft palates. “I started with them by stuffing and mailing letters to raise awareness, and slowly got more involved. My first mission was to Cairo in 2009. It was a completely lifealtering experience and put everything in perspective. Since then, I’ve been to Panama, Canada, and to Sweden, for the launch of the global offices there. It’s such a remarkable experience, such a great charity.” Lydia, who turns 30 this year, hopes to have her own children one day, but for now, working with Operation Smile fulfills her desire. “I love these kids. They’re all so beautiful and amazing and they’re just really precious. They make you understand the true value of life and how significant a smile really is,” she says, smiling. G
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Vionnet shirt dress, $3192, vionnet.com Judith Ripka 18K white gold and diamond earrings, $6200, judithripka.com
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“Yes, there are some shocking things that happen— people can onlY put on masks and facades for so long, but eventuallY You do see the truth.”
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Alexander McQueen peplum coat dress, $3875, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Blumarine white lace short, $1175, blumarine.com Van Cleef & Arpels Nil Blanc ring from the Voyages Extraordinaires collection featuring blue and yellow sapphires, emeralds, demantoid garnets and tsavorite garnets set in 18K white gold, $71,000, Van Cleef & Arpels, Beverly Hills, 310-276-1161; South Coast Plaza, 714-545-9500
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AND THE AWARD GOES TO... The Spa at the Beverly Wilshire hosted its pre-Oscar event, a fabulous evening of Champagne and pampering, and an invitation to see their exclusive beauty boutique. I found treasures beyond compare. I want to buy them all! Ask for Vivian to help with your selection of goodies. (Tell her Genlux sent you.) fourseasons.com/beverlywilshire/spa
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The main ingredient in this revolutionary new facial mask is 24K gold. It intensely nourishes and hydrates the skin in a matter of minutes and plumps out the little fine lines around your eyes. It’s bliss! Nano Gold Repair Mask, $150, The Spa at the Beverly Wilshire; kneskoskin.com
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I light candles every evening, so they go fast. With a burn time of 60 hours, these hand-poured soy wax, 100% vegan beauties are my new faves! Five delicious essentialoil infusions (try the yummy mimosa-scented one!) Each comes with its own darling mantra to chant while lighting. Beverly Hills Candle Company candle, $40, The Spa at The Beverly Wilshire; thebeverlyhillscandlecompanyllc.com
The ultimate in skin whitening and brightening. This serum from Natura Bissé Spain, will gently polish your skin to a dazzling diamondlike luminescence. The Spa at the Beverly Wilshire; naturabisse.com
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Essential oils are the latest trend in luxury beauty brands. LaChemie has handcrafted sophisticated scents like Italian bergamot and Roman chamomile into a bath and body line exclusively for the The Spa. Good for mind and body. Learn more about the healing power of essential oils at the LaChemie website. LaChemie Himalayan bath salts, $58; LaChemie bath oil, $88, The Spa at The Beverly Wilshire; lachemie.com
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HONEYMOON OVER? Not so fast. Sherryl White creates a sultry bedroom environment to keep the excitement alive for years to come.
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Joseph Walsh ‘Enignum VI’ Canopy Bed
Slumber with the best that nature has to offer in this dramatic canopy bed. The capricious dimensions invite colorful dreamscapes; the majesty of the carved wood has been divinely sculpted to exude a feeling of being cocooned and protected from the outside world.
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‘Crossover Table’ by Markus Haase at. Todd Merrill Studio, NYC, toddmerrillstudio.com
Joseph Walsh ‘Enignum VI’ Canopy Bed, josephwalshstudio.com
Daybed by Kevin Walz, $12,480, Ralph Pucci International, West Hollywood, 310-360-9707
Kevin Walz Daybed
This daybed is perfect for relaxation and close encounters of the romantic kind. Crafted with comfort in mind, it’s enveloped in luxurious, inviting silk velvet, and enhanced by plush bolsters cleverly designed to change positions. Use your vivid imagination to find your very own comfort zone.
‘Falling’ by Niamh Barry
This romantic light sculpture is formed around the idea of a glorious suspended moment. Polished bronze rings are finished with reflective mirrors and opal glass, and imbued with a sense that they’re falling and may collapse into one another. Next to candlelight, I believe this to be the ultimate love light.
Todd Merrill Studio, NYC, 212-673-0531 toddmerrillstudio.com
Photo: Niamh Barry
‘Fallen Tree Bench’ by Benjamin Graindorge
This piece was conceived to portray the DNA of wood in its primal glory. In one bold stroke it brings the outside in, and becomes a living, breathing energy within your home. The beautiful marriage between manmade Lucite and artistically twisted wood partially returned to its original form serves up a subliminal reminder of our own truest essence.
Photo by Benjamin Graindorge
Fallen Tree Bench by Benjamin Graindorge, benjamingraindorge.fr
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This table comes to life in the sculptor’s hands as if in a slow dance between opposing forms. American black walnut and Calacatta marble are separate yet equal here, each holding its place in a soothing rhythm of inspired movement. Its graceful presence suggests a lasting love affair between two entities.
Harlequin Eyemask
Enhance the windows of the soul with this playful and elegant eyemask. Use the mask to sleep with your eyes wide shut, or bring it to bed simply to daydream. The mysterious design invites mischievous revelry into the bedroom any time of the day.
Harlequin Eyemask, $900, Agent Provocateur, Beverly Hills, 310-888-0050, agentprovocateur.com
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OSCAR DE LA RENTA OFFERS UP A LUSCIOUS BOOK OF HIS LIFE—50 YEARS IN THE MAKING. —STEPHEN KAMIFUJI
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ne might find it shocking to hear that such a talent as Oscar de la Renta once needed to pull out the ‘fake it till you make it’ card, but truth be told, he did. In his new book, T he Style, Inspiration, and Life of Oscar de la Renta (Assouline), he admits that in 1959, while interviewing for a position with Antonio Castillo at Lanvin—a skilled position for which he clearly wasn’t qualified—he exaggerated his work experience at Balenciaga. Castillo hired him on the spot. To get up to speed, well, let’s let Oscar tell the story: “I bought time by saying I had to go back to Spain and collect my things. Then I went straight out and looked up the biggest advert for a fashion school in the yellow pages. I called up the lady and asked if she could teach me everything she knew in the space of two weeks.” From there, Oscar came to New York in 1963. At a dinner on his very first night in the city, he was strategically placed (thanks to Count Lanfranco Rasponi) next to Elizabeth Arden, whom Rasponi knew was on the hunt for a new designer. As it turns out, Castillo had left Arden to start his own collection— something that angered Arden. So Oscar played up the fact that he worked as Castillo’s assistant, and Arden, who couldn’t resist a little payback, bit, hiring him the following morning. Five decades later, and Oscar de la Renta has designed for major film stars, royalty, politicians, and some of the most important ladies who ever lunched. Though he considers himself to have “the memory of a mosquito,” and not one to look back—with nary an archive to speak of—this book resolves all of that. It is full of wonderful anecdotes and stunning photographs that document Oscar de la Renta’s enduring legacy. “What matters above all are the people I love and to try to have a life that is well-lived. Every day I wake and see the sunrise, I look up and say, ‘God, thank you.’” The Style, Inspiration, and Life of Oscar de la Renta, published by Assouline, $125, assouline.com
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Oscar de la Renta designed the wooland-cotton coat and straw hat for his debut collection for Elizabeth Arden, 1963. Louis Faurer/ Vogue, © Condé Nast
“I love this picture of me with my mother in my office.” Early 1990s
Valentino with Diana Vreeland, 1982
The author with
Sabletrimmed satin gowns from Pierre Balmain Haute Couture by Oscar de la Renta, 1997. Peter Lindbergh /Vogue, © Condé Nast
Madonna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Valentino
With TM Blue in the background, in Delos, 1996.
Sarah Jessica Parker modeling an Oscar de la Renta flamenco-inspired strapless organza gown with a cutout embroidered bodice for the designer, 2002. © Mario Testino/Vogue, Condé Nast
Kate Moss in an Oscar de la Renta bias-cut silk chiffon dress, 1996. Bruce Weber /Vogue, © Condé Nast
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SERIOUSLY, I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT... BY LAURA DUNN (THE FABULOUS365.COM BLOGGER) MY MIRACLE MASK
A 20-hour flight can absolutely destroy your skin... and that’s exactly what happened to me a couple of weeks ago on my way to Bali. I’d checked my SK11 3D Mask in my luggage— not my carry-on. When I arrived, I looked so dry and sallow that I frightened even myself. The return flight was a different story. When I landed, my complexion actually had enough of a beautiful glow
that a fellow passenger told me I had beautiful skin. It softened and hydrated beyond my wildest dreams. Getting off a long flight and having your skin look good is almost impossible, but I was able to pull it off with my new ‘never to travel without’ companion. SK11 Skin Signature 3D Redefining Mask, $145, saksfifthavenue.com
A TANNER I’M A FANNER OF
YES! Finally! A self-tanner that actually gives us that faux glow, while drenching us in moisture! I don’t know about you, but most self-tanners have left me as dry as a desert. Until now. Brazilliance™ is a revolutionary gel that is infused with moisturizers and skin-brightening Vitamin C. Add a scent-control technology to stop that self-tanning stink, and you have my favorite. Just in time for summer! TARTE Brazilliance Skin Rejuvenating Maracuja Face and Body Self Tanner, $37, sephora.com
It’s all You Your Beauty Concierge Has Arrived At your door! Page Beauty—a full-service beauty salon that comes to you. Owners Alicia De Anda and Tanya Bures have assembled some of the best talent in the beauty industry and are now taking appointments for door-to-door service. Services include manicure, pedicure, spray tanning, hair, makeup, waxing, lash extensions, and gentlemen’s grooming...and you never need to leave home! Getting beautiful has never been easier. Page Beauty, pagebeauty.com, 310-776-0297
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A skin serum made from your own platelets? I’m not kidding. I just saw a friend who looks ten years younger. Her secret weapon? PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatment performed by world-famous Dr. Fouad Ghaly in Torrance. So of course, I couldn’t get an appointment soon enough! When I arrived at the office, four vials of my blood were centrifuged (spun at a high speed) to separate the platelets and growth factors, which were then mixed with Dr. Ghaly’s secret recipe of vitamins and minerals. A serum was then created that is unique to me. The doctor made micro-punctures in my skin using a dermaroller to help the serum penetrate my face neck, hands and legs. I left the plasma on overnight to allow for maximum absorption. The treatment took a total of 60 minutes, with really no downtime except for a few bruises that were easily covered with makeup. The upside? I can already see a difference in my skin tone and texture. The best part? My skin will continue to form new collagen, creating a lifting and toning effect that will last until my next treatment in six weeks. A total of three treatments and once-a-year maintenance. The Ghaly Center, theghalycenter.com, 310-540-0300
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CLOSET DESIRES: VIVE LA MARIÉE!
GENLUXSHOP IT’S A GREAT TIME TO TIE THE KNOT! HERE ARE SOME OF OUR FAVORITE WEDDING DRESSES AND ACCESSORIES —ENJOY THE FAIRYTALE!
Jimmy Choo Thistle white patent and gold metallic nappa sandal, $795, 310-860-9045, jimmychoo.com
Elie Saab clutch, eliesaab.com
Rami Kad silk crêpe de chine and tulle handembroidered with gold-plated Sarma threads beads and Swarovski crystals, rami-kadi.com
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Monique Lhuillier Tatiana silk crêpe cape, $2750; and Tatiana silk crepe illusion neckline seamed sheath gown, $3400, moniquelhuillier.com
Rami Kadi silk crêpe de chine handembroidered with silver metallic threads, beads and Swarovski crystals, rami-kadi.com
Samantha Wills Willow Lane collar necklace, $495, samanthawills.com
Bulgari Diva bracelet in 18K white gold with pave diamonds, bulgari.com
Pronovias Kaira gown, 212-897-6393, pronovias.com
Bulgari B.zero1 18K white-gold with pavĂŠ diamond earrings, bulgari.com
Ines Di Santo Elisavet ivory guipure lace strapless gown, $6160, Lovella Bridal, 818-246-4637, inesdisanto.com
Claire Pettibone Amaryllis elaborate guipure lace flutter sleeves lined in blush silk with lace embroidered long train, $5875, 310-360-6268, clairepettibone.com
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CLOSET DESIRES: COLOR CRAYONS
GENLUXSHOP GET YOUR CRAYONS OUT AND START COLORING YOUR CLOSET—THERE’S A GOOD CHANCE IT’LL EVEN LIGHTEN YOUR MOOD!
Perrin Paris Riva medium ball bag, $1400, 310-786-9936, perrinparis.com
Zink Lancaster Rainbow spring clutch, $1295, zinkcollection.com
Bulgari I.Rossellini bag in shiny alligator, $28,000, bulgari.com
Carmen Steffens Antonella green strappy leather sandal, $254, 323-466-2459, carmensteffens.com David Koma SS14
Burberry Prorsum SS14
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Carmen Steffens Ana Paula color blossom flat sandal, $234, 323-466-2459, carmensteffens.com
Genlux applauds the designers + brands who donate a portion of their proceeds to charity. Here, our Cat Williams shares a few of them. M·A·C VIVA GLAM DAVINES
Davines OI Shampoo is completely free of those nasty parabens and sulfates and leaves my hair looking fantastic. During the month of April, purchase any of Davines zero-impact at-home products and 10% will be donated to The Fruit Tree Planting Foundation. This initiative plants fruitful trees in efforts to alleviate world hunger, combat global warming, and improve the surrounding air, soil, and water. Davines OI Shampoo, $26; OI Conditioner, $32, davines.com MONIQUE PÉAN
I’ve long been enamored with the delicate opulence of Monique Péan’s designs as well as her mission to promote social and environmental responsibility. Proceeds from each sale contribute to global organizations such as Charity: Water, and Partners in Health, which provides clean drinking water to people in developing nations such as Malawi, Mozambique and Haiti. Monique Péan is currently funding clean water well projects in Ethiopia and Nepal. Fossilized Woolly Mammoth and petrified palm wood earrings with white diamond pavé, $11,900, Barneys New York, Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400
Finding the perfect red lipstick is on every woman’s agenda, and M·A·C Cosmetics has the key. Their latest Viva Glam lipstick in this frosty blue-red hue is an absolute stunner! Every cent of the selling price goes toward helping those living with, and affected by, HIV/AIDS. You can color me thrilled! M·A·C Viva Glam Rihanna lipstick, $16, maccosmetics.com
JOAN HORNIG
Stella McCartney
Monique Péan at a clean-water well in Malawi.
My love for Stella McCartney knows no bounds. And my latest must-have is from her new Beckett collection. Stella continues her commitment to animaland eco-friendly fashion with this chic clutch in my favorite color of red. Made from an eco alter nappa that is created from renew-able resources and is non-petroleum-based. Want even more eco-friendly fabulousness? The bag folds completely flat so that it can be shipped with less packaging. Stella McCartney Beckett envelope clutch, $770, Stella McCartney, LA, 310-273-7051
Earlier this month I spent a delightful afternoon with Joan Hornig at Bergdorf Goodman swooning over her luxurious collection of jewelry. These ravishing designs are a celeb favorite and have been seen on everyone from Kerry Washington to Jessica Alba, but it’s her business plan that will make you do a double take. Purchase any piece from Joan’s exquisite collection and then tell them where to send the check. That’s right, The Joan B. Hornig Foundation will donate 100% of the profits from each piece to the charity of the purchaser’s choice. To date, donations have been made to more than 800 worthy initiatives around the world. Philanthropy is indeed beautiful! Joan Hornig 18K gold trimmings cuff, $18,800, joanhornig.com
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EDUN
In 2005, Bono and Ali Hewson started EDUN. Just last year, Danielle Sherman took the reigns as creative director and her spring collection of bold geometrics is on my covet list! EDUN builds long-term sustainable growth opportunities by supporting manufacturers, infrastructure and community building initiatives in Africa. 85% of the collections will be produced in Sub-Saharan Africa. EDUN faux-leather geometric-weave shell, $898; Tank Tunic, $95; triangle and chevron intarsiaknit pant, $398, barneys.com
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PRESENTS:
2014 A BANNER YEAR OF FUN WITH THE BEST FROM BRITAIN. OVER 40 EVENTS IN 2 WEEKS. SHAKESPEARE, FASHION, MUSIC, ART, SHOPPING, AND INNOVATION ARE TAKING PLACE IN THE FLATS, BY THE SEA AND IN THE HILLS. COME ON A JOURNEY WITH BRITWEEK TO EXCITING PLACES IN LA. GET EXCITED AND CARRY ON! CELEBRATING WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE’S 450THBIRTHDAY BRITWEEK PRESENTS: AN EVENING OF SHAKESPEARE AND LOVE PRESENTED BY BEVERLY HILLS WEALTH MANAGEMENT ON APRIL 25 Actors performing will include Orlando Bloom (subject to availability), Eric Braeden, Dana Delany, Neil Dickson, Judy Geeson, Michele Greene, Malcolm McDowell, Rhea Perlman, Julian Sands, Jane Seymour, Michael Sheen (subject to availability), Sophie Winkleman and Michael York. The evening will be produced by Louis Fantasia. Other Shakespeare events during BritWeek will include BritWeek Presents: Inner City Shakespeare Performance of A Midsummer Night’s Dream in Grand Park,
BritWeek and LA Theatre Works present: a National Theatre Live HD video-cast of Shakespeare’s Othello and BritWeek’s 2nd Annual Santa Monica Festival on the Third Street Promenade, featuring Shakespeare performances, games, music, and more! OTHER BRITWEEK EVENTS:
April 21: BritWeek presents: An Evening with Astronomer Richard Ellis: Finding The Earliest Galaxies, at Griffith Observatory. Invitation Only.
April 22: Red Carpet Launch Party. Invitation Only. April 23: 6:30pm: BritWeek UKTI Business Innovation Awards, presented by Virgin Atlantic, at The Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills. Tickets available online at www.britweek.org
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April 24: Mauger Modern Art presents selected works of World Leading Lenticular Artist Jeff Robb. VIP Preview Evening, Invitation Only. General Opening Hours: April 2 –27: 11am – 6pm at the McLaren Showroom in Beverly Hills. April 26: Robertson Blvd Shopping Stroll presented by MINI. Featuring exciting in-store events and discounts. Open to the public. April 26: Christopher Guy Design Icon Award honoring Nina Campbell. Invitation Only.
April 27 to May 1: The Hotel Shangri-la Creative Series. All events are open to the public. • April 27: 2pm – ‘Village Fete’ Tea Party at Hotel Shangri-la Courtyard • April 29: 8pm – ‘Getting to Know You’ – An Intimate Rooftop Salon moderated by art patron Tamie Adaya – Shangri-la Penthouse • May 1: 9pm: Suite 700 DJ Party – Shangri-la Rooftop • April 29: 8.30pm: The Echo & BritWeek Present Breton. Tickets available online at www.britweek.org • May 3 and 4: all day: BritWeek Santa Monica Festival on Third Street Promenade. Open to the public.
Production design was never Derek McLane’s long-term game plan. But while at Harvard, he was asked to design a set and found his passion. He went on to receive his MFA from the Yale School of Drama, and now sports an Emmy nomination and a Tony award on his mantle. When he’s not busy creating scenic designs for the Oscars or Broadway plays, his favorite thing to do is being with his three kids, fishing and enjoying the ocean air in Massachusetts. Here, Derek tackles our Genlux two-word questionnaire. CURRENT PROJECTS? I just collaborated with Swarovski on the
set and theater décor for the 86th Oscars. Last year was my first time designing for the award show and Swarovski collaboration. I’m working on several new musicals and two revivals, including the Broadway revival of Gigi. I have another project for TV in the works. ANY AWARDS? I’ve been fortunate to receive many awards and
Photo by Verity Smith; Makeup by Kirsten Simitzi using FACE atelier; Hair by Jeremy Clark with AimArtist.com; Styled by Lisa Cera with SiriusArtists.com
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nominations, on a wide range of projects. It’s always an honor to be recognized by colleagues and critics. PROUDEST MOMENT? I think the award I’m the most proud of is the Tony I received for 33 Variations in 2009. BIGGEST PROJECT? It’s hard to say what my biggest project was, as my definition of that changes as I continue to work. My first show on Broadway was What’s Wrong With This Picture? It was a flop, and closed in nine days! My first Tony nomination came with The Pajama Game, starring Harry Connick Jr. and Kelli O’Hara, and it was a smash hit. Last year I designed The Sound of Music Live, which was very exciting, and was a huge project. FAVORITE PROJECTS? They’re also some of the most challenging, like
the new musical Beautiful, the Carole King Musical, 33 Variations, and the Broadway revival of Anything Goes. THOUGHT PROCESS? I start every project a little differently. If
it’s a play or musical, I read the script and listen to the music. For something like the Oscars, I start by talking with the producers about the themes of the show, and brainstorming ideas. For example, when we found out about Frozen’s nomination for Best Song, I immediately watched the film. I saw the ice palace and felt that the Frozen performance would be the best place for the Swarovski crystal drapes. YOUR INSPIRATION? I get inspired all over the place—from walking
around New York City, to looking through photography books, to things I see in nature. I see inspiration in all sorts of situations. AVERTED FIASCO? When we did How to Succeed in Business on
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Broadway, Daniel Radcliffe had a prop book he carried and read from through out the show—it is a part of the story. At the first preview, the book got knocked into the orchestra pit after the first scene, and could not be retrieved. Since it was the first preview, we had no back up. In a panic, my assistant slipped out of the theatre, taking her laptop, went to the office and printed out a new version of the book, stapled it together, and ran it back stage. Someone handed it Daniel before the next scene, and no one was the wiser. PLAN B? I would be some other type of designer—furniture designer, interior designer. I have ideas, visual ideas all the time, and love trying to make them come to life. YOUR MENTOR? I have an uncle who is an architect, a really wonderful
architect, and he has always been someone who admires (and sometimes critiques) my work. FAVORITE ARCHITECT? Aside from my uncle, I am a huge fan of Renzo Piano. I was lucky enough to meet him last year. He came to the Oscars, and I met him at the Governor’s Ball.
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GETAWAY
GENLUXSHOP ISLAND GETAWAY TRACY O’CONNOR finds a weekend getaway with spectacular sunsets, great food, and a legacy worth exploring...and it’s only an hour away.
Cliff Hanger Breathtaking views above Suluban Beach Good Catch The seafood’s a home run in Avalon
Fun, by Gum! William Wrigley, of chewing gum fame, bought Catalina in 1919. His Chicago Cubs trained here for 30 years.
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European Port? Try Catalina, less than an hour away
or a far-away-feeling destination that’s not so far away, look no further than Santa Catalina Island, 22 miles off SoCal’s coast. Catalina’s fascinating history involves Spanish settlers, Hollywood legends, the Chicago Cubs—and a giant herd of buffalo. Despite growing up in California, I’d never been, so decided to go! This year, the town of Avalon (and only official town on the isle) turns 100, and according to her fans, she has never looked better. How to get there? Chopper over Magnum P.I.-style (weather permitting), or do like we did and get nautical. Take the Catalina Express (ports out of San Pedro, Long Beach and Dana Point) and watch dolphins frolic, feel the wind in your hair, sunbathe on the open deck or lounge with a libation in the Commodore Cabin. Regardless, arrive feeling frisky for adventure—all in under an hour. With the city behind us, we ditched our luggage and made a break for Avalon Grille. We canoodled in a crescent-shaped booth, ate a scandalous amount of starters and watched the sun sink through picture windows. My handsome chap and I shared a buttery filet and wild-caught salmon, cooked to savory perfection. In recent years, the town has stepped up its culinary game and boasts top-notch bistros, including Bluewater Grill, Steve’s Steakhouse and the casual but delicious Lobster Trap. On the short walk back from dinner to our Hotel Metropole digs, we glamorized the days pirates hid in the surrounding coves, Water Colors: Clark Gable swam the Fishing boats green waters, and the beached at low tide Chicago Cubs played ball (spring training). Our fashionable suite did not disappoint. It featured a cozy fireplace, open living area, sumptuous linens, bay
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Cool Pool: Avalon, California Four Seasons The name meansSpa ‘an island Sayan, in Ubud paradise the western seas’
views and an oversized Jacuzzi tub. Up to our eyes in bubbly and bubbles, we sank into bed and to sleep. Other sweet and chic stays on the island include the Vista Del Mar, Pavilion Hotel and Snug Harbor Inn. Not so early to rise, we grabbed homemade carbs from Catalina Coffee & Cookie Company (where we ran into Mayor Robert Kennedy) and headed for the Zip Line Eco Tour. Our guides Elena and Russell (slash Lucy/Ricky comedy duo) coaxed out my inner man-on-wire. Not your typical sketchy, middle-of-nowhere, jungle zip excursion, this state-of-the-art tour has plenty of safety features. Soar through breathtaking canyons 500 feet above the Pacific, and by the final zip, you’ll be begging for more. Non-adrenalin seekers should explore the Garden-to-Sky Hike in the Wrigley Memorial Botanic Garden. According to Russell, a native, “Hiking the interior of the island is something special. You just might roam where the buffalo do.” A short stroll from the center of Avalon takes you to Descanso Beach, where activities abound: snorkel or free dive with guides, rent a kayak or a boat, book a private cabana or chaise with waiter service. You can’t miss the nearby Avalon Casino, a stunning 1929 art deco masterpiece, featuring the original theatre where movie magnates such as Samuel Goldwin and Cecil B. DeMille premiered features. Golf lovers might revel in a round at the oldest operating golf course west of the Mississippi. Hotel Metropole Before shoving off to Catalina’s finest luxury hotel awaits you the mainland, we hit up the Marketplace arcade and engaged in an oldfashioned game of skiball. Catalina does transport you to an earlier, gentler California, alive with romance and adventure. It’s a place where everyone seems to know your name—even the mayor. @ClubTracy G
BEAUTY HER SECRET SERVICE
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Photo Tracey Morris Lydia is wearing a Phuong My coat, phuongmy.com
RUSK Designer Collection Sheer Brilliance Smoothing and Shining Polisher, 4.2 oz, $15, ULTA, or Cosmoprof
RUSK Designer Collection Shining Sheen and Movement Myst, $15, ULTA, or Cosmoprof Robert Steinken Hairstylist CloutierRemix Agency
Spring is in the Hair!
This season it’s all about fresh, bounce and movement in the hair. For supermodel Lydia Hearst, I was inspired by the European fashion and runway shows. The look and feel is simplicity, modern and effortless. These hairstyles are adaptable for both day or a night out! To get the look: Start with towel-dry hair and apply Bumble and bumble Prep Spray along with their Styling Lotion. To create the undone look, use a diffuser on the end of your blowdryer and scrunch the hair with your hand as you dry. To create more movement in certain areas, wrap sections of hair Bumble and bumble 101 GENLUX prep, $21, Bumble2014 andbumble.com
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Bumble and bumble styling lotion, $28, Bumbleandbumble.com.
L’Oréal Professionnel infinium 3 hairspray, $24.50, LPSalons.com
around your finger and pin it for approximately 30 minutes. Lightly spray with L’Oréal Professionnel Infinium 3 hairspray for hold. Once dry, part hair to the side or off-center, leave out a small section of the bang area to frame the face. Using a few hairpins, take the side sections and pin them back past your ears so that the sides are close to your head. For the last step, pull the top section of your hair back loosely, but leave slight “lift” in the crown area atop the head, pin in place. To complete the look, lightly brush or just run fingers through hair. For the perfect finish apply RUSK Designer Collection Sheer Brilliance and RUSK Shining Sheen and Movement Myst. That’s it, you’re ready to go!—Robert Steinken
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gENLUXshop Don’t forget May 11 Lanvin ME L’Eau is a walk in a garden of a thousand scented flowers. Eau de Toilette, 2.6 fl.oz, $92, exclusively at Nordstrom, nordstrom.com
Dolce & Gabbana Perfection Veil Pressed Powder in Natural Glow 2. Perfects and sets foundation. $60, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211
La Mer The Broad Spectrum SPF 50 UV Protecting Fluid. Keeps skin hydrated and soothed. 1.7 oz, $85, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
Aurelia Skincare Cell Repair Night Oil. This intensive overnight boosting oil treatment works in tandem with your skin’s own nightly repair mode to help firm and tone. BioOrganic 100% pure botanicals. 50ml, $70, 800-377-8771, beautyhabit.com
Ralph Lauren Midnight Romance eau de toilette, 50ml, $74, Sephora Cartier La Panthere Eau De Parfum. Delicate gardenia with velvety notes of musk. 50ml, $103, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
Estée Lauder AERIN Kaleidolight Palette. Five light-enhancing shades add subtle glow to eyes and cheeks. $70, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211
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BEAUTYGIFT GUIDE
GENLUXSHOP It’s Mother’s Day We fancy these! L’ETOILE Sport lace trim short in pink, grey or white, $70, letoilesport.com
The Shoe Book by Nancy Macdonell, 360 pages, $50, assouline.com
The Perfect Pink TOM FORD Lip Color Shine in Summer Fling limited-edition lip color, $49, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
CECILIA’S PICK! Yes, you can gift your mom with beautiful hair! Fixx Argan Oil shampoo and conditioner, $19.95 each, shop.com/genlux
Meira T “Love” rose-gold diamond necklace on 16-inch chain, $690, Bloomingdale’s, Beverly Center, 310-360-2700; meiratboutique.com
Heavenly scents from these Agraria AirEssences in beautiful gift box, $110 each, Francis-Orr, Beverly Hills; AgrariaHome.com
Karl Lagerfeld Eau de Parfum for Women, 85ml, $85, exclusively at Macy’s, macys.com
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BRIDAL BEAUTY: The newly decorated offices of Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Inc. Ready to make your wedding day special.
THE TOP BRIDE-READY BEAUTY PROCEDURES?
CHRISTINE CHIU OF BEVERLY HILLS PLASTIC SURGERY CHIMES IN ON THE MOST POPULAR Spring brings to mind a number of events: blooming flowers, singing birds, and weddings! Lots of planning, lots of dresses to try, and brides-to-be getting themselves ready for the most imporChristine and Dr. Chiu tant day of their lives. To look their best, some find that they need more than a little dieting and exercise. While you don’t have to be a bride or bridesmaid in waiting to have cosmetic surgery, there are certain procedures that are more popular in
betrothed company. (1) Every woman wants to have an hourglass figure in her gown. This not only means liposuction of the torso to have a smaller waistline, but also (2) fat transfer to the buttocks to keep everyone’s attention as you are walking down the aisle and dancing all night long. Just look at the notoriety it brought Pippa Middleton! With the popularity of sleeveless wedding gowns (and sweetheart necklines), requests for (3) liposculpture of the arms, pectoral folds, armpits, and braline have also grown. (4) Even though most dresses fall to the ankles, liposuction of the thighs is still popular as well as cosmetic enhancements of the knees! And don’t forget to make a proper entrance: (5) breast augmentation is the next most popular surgical procedure among brides and bridesmaids. (6) Of the
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non-surgical procedures, Botox/Dysport reigns supreme. A good number of “Botox Parties” are performed for bridal parties and the mothers of the bride and groom. Fillers, facials, and special treatments to brighten and smooth the face are also popular to ensure a beaming bride at her best. (7) There are also treatments to rejuvenate the skin and remove any evidence of the all-night bachelorette party! (8) Lastly, personalized “cocktails” of vitamins can be intravenously delivered to ensure that brides and their entourage are as healthy and radiant as they look on the special day. Beverly Hills Plastic Surgery, Inc. The SPA@BHPS, Inc., 9454 Wilshire Blvd. Ground Floor, Beverly Hills, 310-888-8087, info@bhpsinc.com BeverlyHillsPlasticSurgeryInc.com
the collagen is reorganized, the skin can appear thinned and transparent. Micro-Needling is a more accurate way to stimulate skin collagen production, resulting in healthy, youthful skin without accelerating aging or inducing scarring. Micro-Needling: Reinvented The esteemed Dr. Chia Chi Kao and Dr. Barbara Hayden are renowned for their progressive ideology about skincare. They’ve evolved Micro-Needling with heightened accuracy and longerterm results. Enhanced results are achieved through the addition of a Stem Cell Protein Therapy or custom formulated Pure Plasma Cell Infusion (using various components of the patient’s own blood). This therapy, in concert with the doctor’s own KO’AN Peptide Oxygen Serum, jump-starts cellular regeneration and repair, creating a dramatic and noticeable improvement in skin texture. For more information, please visit koancenter.com About the KO’AN Center doctors: The KO’AN Center founders are both members of the California Society of Plastic Surgeons, are certified by the American Board of Surgery and Plastic Surgery, and are on staff at St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica. KO’AN Center, 1301 20th Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90404, 310-315-3022, koancenter.com Photo: Karl Clinger
Micro-Needling is a dramatically evolving, minimally invasive procedure that stimulates the natural formation of collagen and elastin fibers in the skin, vastly improving texture, firmness, suppleness and elasticity. Using an enhanced Micro-Needling device, high-speed vibrations and short movements create passages in the skin to allow penetration of a topically applied bioactive material without significant trauma to skin, encouraging optimal pattern collagen synthesis. With minimal downtime, MicroNeedling helps to minimize fine lines and wrinkles, acne scars, stretch marks, and even significant hyper-pigmentation. Micro-Needling vs Lasers: There are numerous skin lasers and other destructive devices on the market that tout “collagen-building” results. These devices create deep, controlled burns to the skin and subcutaneous tissue and require downtime for wound healing. These ablative procedures build collagen through tissue injury and inflammation. This damage destroys the normal architecture of collagen, injuring healthy cells and stem cells that normally produce collagen, elastin and aid in future healing. Lasers’ heat energy also causes a vigorous inflammatory response that leads to an unorganized ‘panic mode’ of wound healing. This looks good initially due to swelling, but months later, as the tissues recover and
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Cosmetics buyer Melanie Isett had a knack for developing what would become today’s hottest beauty brands. Now she is the founder of her very own collection, Vielet—a line of tanks and tees made from luxurious, lightweight merino wool. Her mission is to “change the way you tee.” Based in New Hampshire, Melanie is a new mom and avid runner who draws inspiration from her active lifestyle, fashion trends, and passion to cultivate the next big thing.
What projects are you working on?
My collection of high-fashion-tofunction tanks and tees. I didn’t always want to look sporty in workout clothes, so I created a breathable, effortless wardrobe that would transition with me when I exercise, have a business meeting, fulfill mommy duties, travel, and even be versatile enough to sleep in. I’m also advising a start-up skin care company and launching a girls’ dancewear website, The Leotard Boutique. I’m learning to work smarter, speak French, and swim—so I can fulfill my goal of completing a triathlon.
Name three items you couldn’t leave behind.
Photo by Ben DeFlorio
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Wen Cleansing Conditioner, Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder (I even wear it when I’m going for a run!), Vielet Tata Tank. Wen spring orange blossom Boston. I love the cleansing American history, fresh conditioner, seafood, Newbury $29, Street shopping, and chazdean.com the Jeffrey Lyle Salon. Where’s your favorite place to escape to?
How do you go from day to night without taking your entire closet with you?
For evening, I like to draw attention to my eyes, and a great mascara like Tarte’s Lights, Camera, Lashes helps me transition easily. My Vielet looks luxurious while being light and breathable, so it goes with me all day and night.
How would you describe your home?
Warm and peaceful with natural local influences: New Hampshire granite, slate, wood beamed ceilings, and handmade Simon Pearce glass. We’re nestled between the Green Mountains and White Mountains.
Simon Pearce Pure vase, $600, simonpearce.com
What shoes do you bring?
TARTE Lights, Camera, Lashes™ 4-in-1 Mascara, $19, sephora.com
Do you have a favorite room?
My porch—for extraordinary views of the local ski mountain, our pond, and wildlife... and stargazing a vast, clear night sky.
The Honest Co. DHA/Omega-3 supplements, $24.95, honest.com
What are your favorite items for this season?
Tata Harper Elixir Vitae Ultimate Wrinkle Solution, 30ml, $365, neimanmarcus.com
Hunter boots and Land Rovers (it’s mud season!), Tata Harper Elixir Vitae, Vielet Anastasia long-sleeve tee for layering on chilly mornings and evenings, The Honest Company DHA/ Omega 3 to re-nourish my body after a long winter (or The Honest Company nontoxic bug spray).
If you could take only person on vacation with you, who would it be?
Vielet Anastasia merino long-sleeve tee, $135, vielet.com
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TARTE Gifted Amazonian Clay Smart Mascara, $19, sephora.com
Mizuno running sneakers, Toms wedges, and a custom-made pair of Italian leather ankle boots from Etsy. What handbags?
A Brunello Cucinelli tote is perfect for a New England wardrobe, and it doubles as diaper bag. Stunning view from Melanie’s porch
My husband and best friend, Kevin. He’s the CEO of a biotech start-up, and as busy entrepreneurs and parents of a toddler, I cherish our time together to just be us. Even our getaways have to involve some element of growth and development—they must include cycling or running together. We’re addicted to the rush of the push.
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Eden Sassoon, daughter of the legendary beauty icon Vidal Sassoon, is the proud owner of
her newly launched EDEN by Eden Sassoon Finishing Studio in Los Angeles—a contemporary salon experience that offers hair, nail, makeup and lash treatments. Born in New York and raised in Beverly Hills, this blonde beauty and mother of two is known for her healthy, active lifestyle. Eden’s favorite nonprofits are The Thirst Project and Living Beauty. The franchised expansion of my finishing salons and Pilates Plus by Eden Sassoon. They’re influenced by my lifelong commitment to beauty and wellness. I’ve created these environments to be peaceful and relaxing and a place for clients to look and feel beautiful. I’m thrilled to share this with a growing audience across the country.
Name three items you couldn’t leave behind.
Photo by Rod Roberts
What projects are you working on?
Egyptian Magic, $38, Whole Foods
We Care Spa in Palm Springs—it’s a perfect detox weekend.
What shoes do you bring?
Carlene K Bronzing Skin Lotion, $27.99, carlenekcosmetics.com
My kitchen. The open floor plan lets the rustic design flow into the living and dining areas, creating a welcoming great room. It brings everyone together and allows me to entertain.
Carlene K. bronzer, skin lotion, argon oil, Skin Laundry Deep Cleanse, Hourglass foundation, my must-have vitamin B.
Where’s your favorite place to escape to?
I believe in natural beauty that can be easily enhanced, and I’m pretty low maintenance day-today, so my foolproof solution is to wear all black, change from flats to heels, exaggerate my eye makeup, pull my hair back into a sleek, chic ponytail, and let my confidence shine.
Nike Free 5.0 sneakers and Jimmy Choo strappy sandals.
Do you have a favorite room?
What are your favorite items for this season?
My father’s grey scarf, Egyptian Magic lotion, and my Nike sneakers.
How do you go from day to night without taking your entire closet with you?
How would you describe your home?
Neutral and natural. I have great rustic materials like wood, stone, marble and granite, mixed with cozy cottons, cashmeres and linens. It’s a very warm and inviting home that overlooks the canyons, and I count my blessings every day that I get to live there.
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Jimmy Choo Vamp platform sandal, $775, Jimmy Choo, Beverly Hills, 310-860-9045, jimmychoo.com
Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation, $55, Barneys New York, Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400
If you could take only person on vacation with you, who would it be?
Definitely my best friend and partner in crime, Nicole Fogel. She is unparalleled when it comes to creating lifetime memories, laughs and experiences.
Elisabeth Weinstock Greenland clutch in midnight glazed painted anaconda, $908, Elisabeth Weinstock, LA, 310-275-2300
What handbags?
Elizabeth Weinstock snake clutch for evening and a Chloé black messenger bag for daytime and travel.
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Southern California native Amie Petersen-Satchu had a successful modeling career when, in 2005, she learned the devastating news that her mother was diagnosed with multiple myeloma. She made a promise to her mom that she’d help her fight the disease in every way possible. As a result, The Foundation for Living Beauty came to life. Its mission is to assist women who are in need of support, in their quest for healing. Sadly, Amie’s mom passed away last year. We applaud her ongoing determination to help others. Photo: Michael Hallstrom, hallstromfoto.com
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Amie on the beach at her favorite escape, the Cheval Blanc Randheli hotel, Maldives. What projects are you working on?
I’m in the midst of planning our annual Living Beauty Fundraiser, hosted by Lanvin, taking place April 26th at our home. This is a somewhat unique event since it transcends the typical fundraiser gala, mixing fashion and philanthropy. The highlight of this year’s event will be an exclusive west coast showing of the Lanvin 2014 pre-fall collection. Last year’s event, hosted by Tom Ford, raised over $250,000 benefitting our organization’s mission to educate, uplift and empower women in their fight against cancer.
How do you go from day to night without taking your entire closet with you?
I make sure to pack several silk cover-ups that can double as dresses in the evening when tied and worn differently. My favorites are from Lotta Stensson on Melrose. What shoes do you bring?
Havaianas flat, $24, us.havaianas.com
On a beach vacation I bring Lanvin wedges for the evening, and Ancient Greek sandals and a pair of Havaianas for the beach.
Lotta Stensson Viper robe, $219, Lotta Stensson, LA, 323-852-0520, lottanyc.com Kate Somerville Body Glow Sunscreen Broad Spectrum SPF 20, $45, Sephora at the Beverly Center, 310-657-9670, sephora.com
How would you describe your home?
The architecture is Georgian with strong Regency influences. In terms of decor, we combined vintage and mid-century furnishings forOlympia an unexpected Charlotte Pandora casualclutch, flare,$925, paired with Perspex neoclassical French Charlotte Olympia,and Beverly antiques to create Hills, 310-276-1111, hints of formality in keeping with charlotteolympia.com the traditional architecture of the house.
Maison Michel Andre Trilby straw hat, $468, michel-paris.com
Do you have a favorite room?
We recently added a covered loggia adjacent to the family room. It’s where we spend most of our time, since it feels like an outdoor living room. If you could take only person on vacation with you, who would it be?
My loving husband, of course!
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What handbags?
Celine shopper in sherbet, and my vintage python Chanel clutch in turquoise for the evenings. Name three items you couldn’t leave behind.
My Maison Michel Andre Trilby hat, Kate Somerville Body Glow sunscreen, and Orka Mesica rose-gold pavé bracelet.
What’s your favorite item for this season?
There are so many! But my favorite is Lanvin’s silk wrap trench coat for its simplicity and sophistication.
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NIKKI KHAN EXQUISITE EVENTS
310 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 310-271-8554 harrywinston.com Custom Couture Wedding Bands EDWARDS & RELLAS
468 N. Camden Drive, Suite 334 Beverly Hills, 310-475-9979 edwardsandrellas.com THE GRACE COLLECTION BY EFFY BRIDAL
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5635 Hazelcrest Circle, Westlake Village, 818-620-2665 info@exquisevents.com exquisevents.com BRIAN WORLEY, YOURBASH-YOURWEDDING
DIANN VALENTINE, LIVING WELL
626-395-0346,
PAULA GILD, GILDED EVENTS
10920 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 310-475-6662, gildedevents.com
1133 9th Street, Santa Monica 310-393-2274, your-bash.com
SARAJANE LANDUN, SJL EVENTS
CARMEN FUENTES, EXPRESSIONARY EVENTS
RICARDO LUNA, SARAH Z LUNA GARDENS EVENTS
121 Linden Ave #102, Long Beach, 888-881-0558, expressionaryevents.com EFFY BRIDAL
310-936-2954, sjlevents.com
1139 S. Robertson Blvd, LA, 310-281-2565, lunagardenevents.com
GOWNS Whether you’re thinking traditional white gown, sexy sheath, or miniskirt, these designers will make sure you’re as beautiful a bride on the outside as you are on the inside. UNVEILING THE RIGHT DESIGN SAREH NOURI BRIDAL
New York, sarehnouri.com RUNWAY TO WEDDING DAY
OSCAR DE LA RENTA
8446 Melrose Pl, 323-653-0200, oscardelarenta.com BRIDAL COUTURE IN BOLD COLORS
I was very fortunate to work with these two wonderful gentlemen, Efrem Harkham, owner of the Luxe Hotels, and Jim Jahant with Brooks Brothers, on our first annual Luxe Hotels Wedding Event at the Luxe Hotel Sunset Blvd.—Renée
INVITATIONS It’s not whom you invite, it’s how. This one-of-a-kind invitation artist will make sure every ‘t’ is crossed and ‘i’ dotted in just the right way for your special day.
Jim Jahant, Renée Strauss, Efrem Harkham
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Renée’s Tip on Picking Your Gown: “Try to use personality as your barometer when choosing your wedding gown— whether you’re a curvy woman who craves to rock a mermaid-cut, or one who prefers something that won’t show off your figure, you’ll look your best in the style that speaks to you, regardless of body type.” —Renée at rstrauss@rstrauss.com
EAST SIX
12206 Ventura Blvd, Suite 201, Studio City 310-734-6003, eastsix.com
VERA WANG
8445 Melrose Avenue, West Hollywood, 323-602-0174, verawang.com
MENSWEAR For a dapper groom, start with a well-fitting suit that suits his personality. BROOKS BROTHERS
468 N. Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 310-274-4003, brooksbrothers.com
FLORISTS LA’s top florists put their green thumbs to work to make your special day blossom. LA PETITE GARDENIA
HIDDEN GARDEN
11054 W. Pico Blvd, LA 310-575-6600, hiddengardenflowers.com
651 Clover Street, LA 323-424-4076, lapetitegardenia.com ERIC BUTERBAUGH Four Seasons Hotel 300 South Doheny Drive, TIC-TOCK COUTURE FLORALS LA, 310-247-7120, 1603 N. La Brea Ave, LA ericbuterbaugh.com 800-893-6688, tictock.com
PHOTOGRAPHERS The wedding is over in a day, but the memories will live on, thanks to LA’s premier photographers. MIGUEL FAIRBANKS PHOTOGRAPHY
PO Box 285, Summerland, CA 805-729-0017, miguelfairbanks.com EMMA + JOSH PHOTOGRAPHY,
Elegant Attire: Models wearing Sareh Nouri gown and Brooks Brother formal wear.
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ADORABLE DRESSES FOR YOUR FLOWER GIRL Baby Gia Couture specializes in oneof-a-kind flower-girl dresses with a touch of dazzling bling. Simply choose the design of your choice, send in the measurements, and a gorgeous flower-girl dress will be sent to you within within three weeks! Be sure to order matching headbands, hair clips and off-the-shoulder feather wraps. tinyurl.com/n224nlh
VIDEOGRAPHY Capture every moment with wedding cinematographers who bring your day to life. JOHN GOOLSBY, GODFATHER FILMS
Woodland Hills, CA 818-533-1011, emmaandjosh.com
9899 Indiana Avenue #102, Riverside, CA, 951-688-4336, godfatherfilms.com
KATYA WILLIAMS PHOTOGRAPHY,
NST PICTURES
Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, 949-466-6993, katyawilliams.com
New York, NY & LA, 855-642-6531, nstpictures.com
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BRIDAL REGISTRY Find everything you need to feather your nest. And more. MAYFAIR HOUSE
8844 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, 310-273-1988, mayfairhouse.com
LINEN RENTAL Your tables dazzle with choice fabrics and colors, elevating your wedding décor to new heights. WILDFLOWER LINEN
3321 Hyland Ave., Suite G, Costa Mesa, 866-965-7775, wildflowerlinens.com
Leobella Bridal Bag, $1775, Mayfair House, West Hollywood, 310-273-1988
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24 Carrots: Expert catering to the delight of your guests.
CATERING Let LA’s most innovative food experts make your wedding an event that neither your heart nor your stomach will soon forget. AWARD-WINNING EXCELLENCE 24 CARROTS
17851 Sky Park Circle, Irvine, 800-717-1545, 24carrots.com WOLFGANG PUCK
700 N. San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood, 310-289-1587 wolfgangpuck.com
BEAUTY Looking your best on your big day is easy with these professionals at your disposal. BELLA NELLA BRIDE
PARTY FAVORS
413 E. Glenoaks Blvd., Glendale 818-291-0781, bellanella.com
Give your guests a gift to remember and welcome them to your celebration with new and different ways to say ‘thanks for coming!’ BOW TIE BAGS
800-262-6448, bowtiebags.com
BOBALU BERRIES
855-44-BERRY, bobaluberries.com
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Berry Good: Beautiful and delicious chocolatecovered strawberries from Bobalu Berries!
NATION’S PREMIER MEN’S GROOMING CLUB JOHN ALLAN’S BEVERLY HILLS AT SAKS FIFTH AVENUE
9634 Wilshire Blvd, 310-887-5500, johnallans.com
Your Name Here: Mayfair House makes any gift more special with custom monogramming
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CAKES Not only a prized wedding tradition, cake is a must-have end to your delicious meal. These bakeries are skilled in creating delicious confections for any kind of event.
A ‘guesterly’ is a mini-book celebrating your favorite people! For one special weekend, all of the people you love most in the world will be together—a moment that will never happen again. A guesterly celebrates the uniqueness of that select group of people. It’s a fresh new way to make your wedding one of a kind, and it’s the ultimate gift in a wedding welcome bag. From $5 a book. Rachel Hofstetter, guesterly.com SPLENDIDLY MOBILE EVENT TRAILER
Splendidly Mobile is a customizable event trailer available for weddings, corporate events, beauty bar, Sweet 16 parties, designer trunk shows, and much more. They customize each event to their client’s needs. facebook.com/splendidlymobile 562-889-5025, JAMAICA’S CAKES
11511 W. Pico Blvd, LA, 310-478-1971, jamaicascakes.com SUPERFINE BAKERY
11826 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, 818-416-6182, superfinebakery.com VANILLA BAKE SHOP
512 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, 310-458-6644, vanillabakeshop.com
MUSIC The right music will have you and your guests dancing the night away, and these professionals know how to keep a crowd on their feet.
EXTRA RESOURCES Some helpful people and services to make your special day come together beautifully.
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So Exquisite!
Wedding Bliss Nikki and Madiha Khan know how to help make memories
“We work diligently to bring every client’s personal taste and style to their event,” says Nikki Khan of Exquisite Events.“Weddings are the most intimate event you’ll ever enjoy—so it’s very important that you’re in on the process.” Exquisite Events is a full-scale event-planning company specializing in weddings, gala affairs, and specialty events. The company is helmed by Nikki Khan, a veteran of event planning for fifteen years. Along with a team that includes her daughter, Madiha Khan. This powerhouse crew creates one-of-akind intimate events. From sit-down dinners to grand ballroom weddings and destination planning. Exquisite Events produces memorable weddings, parties and special events. Exquisite provides fresh and innovative ideas for each occasion and always incorporates their clients’ personal taste and style to each event. The beauty of their work has found recognition in numerous publications including Inside Weddings, Ceremony, Bride & Bloom, EastWest, California Wedding Day, and Grace Ormonde. Exquisite Events, Nikki Khan, 818-620-2665; Madiha Khan, 818-274-9230, info@exquisevents.com, exquisevents.com
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Few fashionistas know shoes quite like Sandra Choi, creative director of the iconic accessories brand Jimmy Choo. The lifestyle label is best known for its glamorous footwear, handbags, eyewear and more. Born in the UK, Choi began her career with Jimmy Choo at an early age, working for her uncle—the namesake of what would become the affluent brand. As Choo’s blossoming protégé, Choi spent hours designing, cutting patterns, stitching, fitting and constructing. Soon her passion for design grew into a passion for business. In 1996, the Jimmy Choo brand launched with Choi as the company’s creative director. It has since grown into an internationally sought-after label, garnering celebrity clientele like Princess Diana, Halle Berry, and Sandra Bullock. With Choi’s fashion foresight, Jimmy Choo has become one of today’s most prominent accessories line. This season marks another milestone for the brand, as it debuts its new retail design concept in April at the company’s store on Rodeo Drive. A collaboration between Sandra Choi and David Collins Studio, the new look reflects the richness of glamorous materials, shimmering details and soft pink pearlescent hues. “I wanted our new space to be a luxurious environment that would combine the refined detail of an haute couture salon with the intimacy of a fantasy closet,” says Choi. In addition to her store opening, she enjoys LA for its Malibu beaches and the ambiance of the Soho House. —Courtney Fortune
On and Off the Plane
Jimmy Choo Zena zip pouch, $650, Jimmy Choo, Beverly Hills, 310-860-9045
The Way We Wore, LA, 323-937-0878, thewaywewore.com
What’s in your carry-on? Surprisingly, a long-haul flight is my zen-zone! So everything I do has to do with recharging my batteries. Reading Joseph Cashair Energising Travel Essentials Kit, materials for work or a wrap/scarf, $235, $35, nealsyardremedies.com must-read. For keeping joseph-fashion.com cozy inflight, I wrap up How do you make in cashmere from your hotel room Alexander Wang feel more like home? or Joseph. I use the My playlist…and mini Zena zip pouch Daylesford vine tomato candle. to keep all my travel essentials on hand: Elizabeth Arden 8-hour Mini Daylesford candle, cream; Neal’s Yard $20, daylesford.com Remedies for How do you travel, relax look refreshed or sleep; face mask after a long flight? for the flight; mini iPad; Elizabeth Arden Face mist eau floral by notebook for ideas or ® Eight Hour Cream Sisley, bronzing gel by Laura things to do. Skin Protectant, Mercier, brushing my teeth, eye $19.50, Macy’s at Red-eye or drops, green tea, and a fresh the Beverly Center, morning flight? change of clothes. 310-854-6655 Red-eye. What do you wish LA What are your packing had more of that you essentials for LA? have in NY? Layers, sunglasses, sun screen. Cabs, and the energy and pace.
Sandra‛s LA Favorites
Shops: James Perse in Malibu and The Way We Wore
LA hotel: Chateau Marmont
Restaurants: Soho House—it feels as though a piece of London transplanted itself in LA.
Place for drinks: Either in the Garden of the Chateau or at the Sunset Tower
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Museums: So far I’ve managed to do the Getty Center and LACMA. I especially loved the setting and architecture of the Getty. Next on my list is MOCA.
What do you wish NY had that LA has? Palm trees
Beach: Malibu—it feels glamorous, laid back, and outdoorsy…all in one. Neighborhood: Hollywood to get some of the flavor, and Beverly Hills for the shopping.
Time of year: Winter—to break up the British winter and get my fix of sunshine!
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