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PEARL ESSENCE We’re obsessed with designers’ new take on the ocean jewel. WE GOT THE BEACH Some fresh looks to wear along California’s tasty waves. ESTATE OF AFFAIRS Rudolph Valentino’s old mansion makes a fashionable backdrop.
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STEPHEN KAMIFUJI CREATIVE DIRECTOR’S NOTE Diana Vreeland spoke the best lines. “You gotta have style,” she once said, “It helps you get down the stairs. It helps you get up in the morning. It’s a way of life. Without it, you’re nobody. I’m not talking about lots of clothes.” Vreeland, herself, embodied this notion of making oneself fabulous. While not particularly pretty nor comfortable about her looks, Vreeland, whose own mother cruelly called her an ugly duckling, and perhaps fueled by this horrific treatment, morphed into the most stylish woman of her time — of all time. Her tenures helming both Harper’s Bazaar (1936–1962) and VOGUE (1963–1971) set the table for defining fashion’s zeitgeist. Diana found beauty in the unexpected and pushed her agenda: Be anything but boring! Possess some pizzazz! She worked with and pushed photographers like Richard Avedon and with unlikely models like Edie Sedgwick, Penelope, and Lauren Hutton. Taking a page from Diana’s ethos, GENLUX believes in giving a platform to passionate up-and-coming photographers, stylists, models, makeup artists, hairstylists, designers, and actors — particularly those with flair. Take talented hairstylist Robert Steinken. With ample parts passion and pizzazz, he heeded Diana’s call and reinvented himself as a photographer, and a good one at that. His superb photos of our cover model and actress Daniella Pineda (p64) and models Leanna Burgos (p72) and Milena Ilina (p44) — thanks in large part to the girls’ sense of adventurousness — are anything but boring. We also have first-time GENLUX shooters in Marina Ray (p16), Ron Beaver (p28), and Patrick Curtet (p52). Marina’s in-your-face shots of gap-toothed beauty Amy B. are thought-provokingly beautiful; meanwhile, Ron’s stunning jewelry-focused images bring us back to a time in fashion photography when famed beauty photographers like Irving Penn and Hiro truly understood their craft and the nuances of lighting. Let’s not leave out model-turned-fashion photographer Holly Parker (p22, p38) The New York-based shooter invariably brings us brilliant location stories, and, here, she delivers two shining examples. “There’s only one very good life,” Vreeland said, “and that’s the life you know you want and you make it yourself.” Are you ready to reinvent yourself ?
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CHANEL white mesh hooded top, $1750, What Goes Around Comes Around, 1-800-880-4850
OH, JOY! Photographer Holly Parker takes model Joy Corrigan on a sporty journey to Palm Springs with the stylish help of What Goes Around Comes Around— purveyor of luxury vintage.
Photographer: HOLLY PARKER / HollyParker.com Model: JOY CORRIGAN / MARILYN NYC Stylist/Hair/Makeup: JEAN BRUCE Photo Assistant: ERICK PROBECK Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI
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DIOR denim screenprint zip jacket, $750; CHANEL metallic purple vest, $1950, What Goes Around Comes Around, Beverly Hills, 310-858-0250 [BLANKNYC] jacket, $128, blanknyc.com Herschel Supply Heritage neon pink backpack, $60, herschel.com
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P.E Nation pant, RAYE shoe, revolve.com Lululemon jacket, lululemon.com I.AM.GIA top, iamgia.com
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P.E Nation bag, Courreges orange belted vinyl jacket, What Goes Around Comes Around, Beverly Hills, 310-858-0250 I.AM.GIA skirt, iamgia.com
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Gaultier black open knit dress, $850, What Goes Around Comes Around, Beverly Hills, 310-858-0250 I.AM.GIA magenta crop jacket, $90; I.AM.GIA patent gloves, $50 iamgia.com
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Courreges orange belted vinyl jacket, $2500,What Goes Around Comes Around, Beverly Hills, 310-858-0250
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CHANEL dress; CHANEL Lion Protecteur cultured pearl, yellow gold and diamond earrings, $63,450; CHANEL Aliya pearl necklace, $85,700, CHANEL, Beverly Hills, 310-278-5500
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PEARL ESSENCE And my pearls are pure as thy own fair neck, with whose radiant light they vie... —John Greenleaf Whittier
Photography: RON BEAVER @ron_beaver Producer: MELISSA RODWELL @melissarodwell Stylist: MINDY SAAD @mindysaadstylist Stylists Assistants: AJAI JOHNSON, SUSAN PADRON Hair and Makeup: ROBERTO MORELLI @robertomorelli1 Hair/MU Assistant: TOMOYO SHIONOME Manicurist: RACHEL SHIM @rachelshimails Alexander McQueen with ABTP @abtp_news using Maxus Nails @maxusnails organza one-shoulder Model: KETERRI SHUFORD @destinyketerri top, $4195, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly with Surface Model Mgmt. @surfacemodels Hills, 310-275-4211 Digitech: TYLER MITCHELL @tylermitchellphotography Sig Ward ring; Production Assistant: Ryan Hall @ryanhall Sig Ward pink opal Studio Highlight Studio @highlightstudionyc diamond fan earrings, Art Director: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI sigwardjewelry.com
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Daniella springs to life at the Salvatore Ferragamo La Peer’s Courtyard dress, ferragamo.com Bar wearing Buccellati dark pearl Alaia knit cardigan, and diamond necklace, $1800; 3.1 Buccellati Phillip $220,000; Lim darksatin pearlorigami and shorts, diamond$375, earrings, Saks Fifth Avenue, $62,000; In Hair: Beverly BuccellatiHills, thin 310-275-4211 organic-shaped Fabiana Milazzo pearls with white corset top,diamond gold and Fabiana earrings,Milazzo, $39,500, West Hollywood Buccellati, Two Pollice silver Rodeo,Lee Beverly sandal, $425 Hills, 310-276-7022, pollicelee.com buccellati.com
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Norma Kamali dress, normakamali.com Right hand: Cartier gold diamond ring, $11,800, cartier.com Left hand: Dena Kemp, 54RD0.25ct 5Pearls, $6500; Dena Kemp, 70RD.33Ct 3Pearl ring, $4500; Dena Kemp 118ktWG 2D2.25ct 4SS13m bracelet, $50,000, denakemp.com Buccellati pearl short necklace, $31,500, Cartier gold mother of pearl diamond earrings, $4150; Cartier gold bracelet, $6800, cartier.com
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Roberto Cavalli dress, Roberto Cavalli, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 310-276-6006 Tiffany & Co. necklace, $455,000; Left hand: Tiffany & Co. ring, $8000; Right hand: Tiffany & Co. ring, $35,000, Tiffany & Co., Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 310-273-8880
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Altuzarra coat, altuzarra.com David Webb couture gray and white cultured pearl, brilliant-cut diamond, black enamel set in 18K gold, and platinum, $270,000; David Webb Dusk gray South Sea cultured pearl, faceted rock crystal, brilliant-cut diamond, and black enamel earrings set in 18K white gold and platinum, $38,900, davidwebb.com
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Valentino dress, valentino.com Van Cleef & Arpels Bouton D’or earrings in pink gold, white mother-of-pearl, carnelian and diamonds, $29,700; and Van Cleef & Arpels matching Bouton D’or pendant necklace, $32,000, vancleefarpels.com
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Christian Dior dress, Dior, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 310-859-4700 Holly Zhang Couture Australian South Sea 12-16mm baroque white pearls w 14k gold necklace, 33”, $7000; Tahitian South sea 12-14mm multicolor pearl and 14K gold necklace, 36”, $9000; and Australian South Sea 12-14mm white and gold baroque pearl and 14K gold necklace, 36”, $13,000; Holly Zhang Couture South Sea golden 12mm pearls and 14K gold earrings, $800, hollyzhang.com
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WE GOT THE BEACH Ready to move to the beat of a different drum? Time for a sportier attitude? We’ve got some sweet options.
Photographer: HOLLY PARKER / holly-parker.com / @hollyparkerphoto Stylist: BARBARA CONSTANTIN @babs_constantin Model: PATRICIJA ZILINSKAITE / The Lions LA / @patricijazil Hair/Makeup: DOMINIQUE LERMA / Wilhelmina Artists / @dominique_lerma Retoucher: DILSH Post Production Studio / @ dilsh.retoucher Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI
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Duskii neoprene bathing suit, $190, @duskiiactive, farfetch.com Andi strap clutch, $118, @theandibrand, carbon38.com
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Lisa Marie Fernandez neoprene turquoise bathing suit, $395, thewebster.com @lisamariefernandez Off White fanny pack, $595, Bergdorf Goodman, bergdorfgoodman.com Bonnie Clyde sunglasses, $168, garmentory.com @bonnieclyde
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Paco Rabanne black patent leather skirt, $950, @pacorabanne, justoneeye.com Courreges red neoprene logo jacket, $1200, openingceremony.com @courreges, @openingceremony.com
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Isabel Marant asymmetrical bandeau, $225, bomber $955, Luis Aviaroma, luisaviaroma.com
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Sarah & Sorrentino stripe bikini top, $102; high-waisted bikini bottom, $97, sarahandsorrentino.com
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ESTATE OF AFFAIRS
Some of Hollywood’s oldest mansions bear years of good dirt. We take street artist Milena Ilina to the 1923 home once owned by Rudolph Valentino. Oh, if only these walls could talk.
Photography: ROBERT STEINKEN / RobertSteinken.com Stylist: COURTNEY WELCH / @_styledbyc_ Model: MILENA ILINA / TheIndustryModelMgmt.com Makeup: LUIS CASCO / CloutierRemix.com Hair: ROBERT STEINKEN / CelestineAgency.com Makeup Assistant: DESIREE BELONE Photo Assistant: LAWRENCE RAYMOND / lawrenceraymond.com Hair Assistant: BETTY CRAVEN Production Manager: BARBARA SEGAMI Location: Special thanks to LUIS CASCO Retouching: LEONA MANASTUREAN Art Director: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI
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Diane Von Furstenberg belted silk midi dress, $388, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Stuart Weitzman knitted boot, stuartweitzman.com Faux Fur, stylist own collection Lisa Bridge turquoise and black sapphire ring, $349, benbridge.com Lisa Bridge stud earring, benbridge.com
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Ulla Johnson Mako top, $275, ullajohnson.com Red Valentino Dot midi skirt, $850, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Gladys Tamez Millinery hat, gladystamez.com Raina belt, rainabelts.com Aquatalia Leoda boot, $450, aquatalia.com
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Ronny Kobo Elaine bodysuit, $190, revolve.com Veronica Beard red pant, $395, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Stuart Weitzman Link 75 heel, $498, stuartweitzman.com Vianna diamond and gemstone earring, viannabrasil.com
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Red Valentino Point D Esprit Georgette Tubulars lace and ribbon dress, $1095, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Jaggar over-theknee boot, $175, jaggarfootwear.com.au Lisa Bridge black sapphire and rhodochrosite ring, $399, benbridge.com
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Elliat faux fur jacket, elliatcollective.com.au Ramy Brook blue pant, ramybrook.com Sam Edelman black pointed lace-up heel, samedelman.com Lisa Bridge 14K lapis earring, $499, benbridge.com
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Diane Von Furstenberg woven silk wrap dress, $468, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Elliat faux fur Jacket, elliatcollective.com.au Gladys Tamez Millinery hat, gladystamez.com Sam Edelman black and gold sandal, $120, samedelman.com Cirari pear-shaped ruby and diamond earring; Cirari ruby and diamond ring, cirari.com
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Photography: PATRICK CURTET / curtet.com instagram: @patrickcurtet @mpcurtet Stylist: HOLLY COPELAND / The Rex Agency Makeup: LUCY CRAWFORD / Lucycrawford.com / Clé de Peau and CHANEL Hair: CARLOS ORTIZ / CloutierRemix.com using R+Co products and T3 styling tools Model: ALICIA RUELAS / Two Management, Los Angeles Model: NICK LACY / Wilhelmina Los Angeles Production: MJ68 Postproduction Mika @Curve Digital LA Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI
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Oscar de la Renta tulle dress, $6590; black bikini ,$990; and Mariacarla pump, $890, Oscar de la Renta, oscardelarenta. com, Mitchel Primrose vortex ring, $1095; meridian cuff, $1395, mitchelprimrose.com
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Alicia: Salvatore erragamo python knit top, $790; skirt, $960; knit mesh sweater, $490; and leather mules, $730, all available at Salvatore Ferragamo boutiques, 866-337-7242 Mitchel Primrose meridian rings, $295-$995, mitchelprimrose.com Colette Malouf hoops, $118, colettemalouf.com Nick: Dolce and Gabbana polo, $575; Valentino jeans, $625, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Jimmy Choo loafers, $1095, jimmychoo.com
Balmain jumpsuit $2595, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 OTT jacket, $600; and bag, $425, @ottdubai Valentino microstud boots, $1995, Valentino boutiques Milllapani llanka ring, $4500, millapani.com Colette Malouf luna eardrop earrings, $168, colettemalouf.com
Photography: TRACEY MORRIS / TraceyMorris.com Stylist: SARA ACEVEDO / SaraAcevedo.com Hair: JERRY CHANG / Carlton Hair, Creative Director Makeup: ALEXIS SWAIN / CelestineAgency.com using Tarte Cosmetics Stylist Assistant: REBEKAH ROJAS & COURTNEY WELCH Lighting and Digitech: ROBERT MORRIS Art Director: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI
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WONDER WOMAN
If compassion counts as a superhero power, Olivia Jordan’s earned her cape. As Miss USA, she pushed back against Trump’s vitriol about Mexicans. She lobbied in Washington to pass the HOPE act on behalf of Alzheimer patients. She’s protecting sexually exploited children through Salvatore her work for Children of the Ferragamo silk slip dress, Night, and when it comes $730, Salvatore Ferragamo to the #MeToo movement, 866-337-7242, Sisteron step aside—she’s just Anne ring, $1440, getting started. annesisteron.com SUMMER/PRE-FALL HOLIDA2018 2015GENLUX GENLUX577
Alexander McQueen shirt, $795; Valentino jeans, $625, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Jimmy Choo loafer, $1095, jimmychoo.com, Loren Stewart hexagon ring, $365; and ID bracelet, $315, lorenstewart.com
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CHANEL swimsuit, $700; earrings, $1025; and gloves, $425, all at CHANEL boutiques nationwide Colette Malouf glacial hairpin, $75, colettemalouf.com
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Diane von Furstenberg fringe dress, $1500, DVF.com Mitchel Primrose horizon ring, $2195, mitchelprimrose.com Anne Sisteron double finger ring; and sienna earrings $3190, annesisteron.com
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Valentino coat $5400; Valentino microstud boot, $1995, Valentino, Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, 247-0103 Zimmermann bullet bra, $150; and button pant, $190, zimmermannwear.com Tara Jarmon purse, $705, tarajarmon.com Janey Lopaty vintage earrings, janeylopaty.com
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DIOR embroidered gown, $15,000, DIOR boutiques Mitchel Primrose pyramid collar, $1995; cuff $295; vortex ring, $1095, mitchelprimrose.com Nick: Kenneth Cole shirt, $64, kennethcole.com
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GIRL JUST WANTS TO HAVE FUN
We take Daniella Pineda star of Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom for a shoot at West Hollywood’s La Peer Hotel and find this beauty stays true to her motto: “Whatever you’re doing, even if it’s going to the DMV, make it fun.” Photography: ROBERT STEINKEN / RobertSteinken.com Stylist: MEGAN KELLEY / MeganKelleyStyle.com Makeup: GEORGIE EISDELL / TheWallGroup.com Hair: BOBBY ELIOT / StarworksGroup.com Photo Assitant: DESIREE BELONE Lighting and DigiTech: ROBERT MORRIS / romocam@gmail.com Location: LA PEER HOTEL / LaPeerHotel.com Special thanks to: STEVE VALENTINE / Valentine Group PR and West Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Retouching: LEONA MANASTUREAN Art Director: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI
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Alexander McQueen organza one-shoulder top, $4195, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Sig Ward ring; Sig Ward pink opal diamond fan earrings, sigwardjewelry.com
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DANIELLA RATES HERSELF ON A SCALE FROM 1 TO 10 Competitive:
I’m very competitive with myself. I’m going to go with a 9.
Affectionate:
Definitely an 11 Driven: 11 Fashionable: 5 Forgiving: 8. I’m incredibly forgiving, but I don’t forget. Critical: I’ve always been hard on myself. I’d say I’m a very critical person. So I’ll go with an 8. Romantic : I’m an 11. I’m really cheesy. I like doing things for my significant other. Part of the joy of being on this earth is being romantic. If you’re not romantic, it makes the world less fun.
Daniella in the Le Peer hotel’s 1100-square-foot penthouse suite wearing Marc Jacobs sequin flower dress, $4200, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Jimmy Choo pump, $795, jimmychoo.com, Murkani drop earrings, $154, murkani.com.au,
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aniella Pineda takes her mantra very seriously: Whatever you’re doing, even if it’s going to the DMV, make it fun! The actress, who stars in the summer blockbuster Jurassic Park: Fallen Kingdom, steps out of hair and makeup at our Genlux shoot and announces she’d like to do the first look topless. While usually, it’s the photographer who instigates such adventurous behavior, Daniella is one strong-minded badass, clearly in control of her own destiny. Here, the California-born Mexican-American beauty tackles our GENLUX Two-Word Questionnaire.
Your GPS? I’m in New York at a nice quiet corner cafe. You’re wearing? A jean skirt from Mauricia, a pair of Gucci sunnies, a vintage Eagles tour shirt from 1977 and a pair of black sparkly flip-flops. You’re skincare? Ulta MD. I’m psycho about sunscreen. You’ll never see me laying out in the sun—that’s not my bag. I love anything that’s got vitamin C. I love Skinceuticals. Honestly, any 10% glycolic pads. I use them every other day. Favorite drink? I stopped drinking at around 27, and it took years off my face. It made a world of difference. I’ve got that gene that makes it hard for me to process alcohol. I drink a lot of water. And I love coffee. Your dream? I’ve always dreamt of doing really interesting work and being successful. I try to be prepared to seize opportunities. I know there will be a lot of mistakes along the way. Saftey net? I’ve had a lot of adults who dropped the ball when I was young. I didn’t grow up with my biological parents. For whatever reason, my biological parents were not fit or ready to raise me, so that’s not how it worked out for me. I grew up with aunts and uncles. Call it divinity or chance—my parents were different people. I basically learned to rely on myself—I can’t rely on anyone else. DNA change? If I could change anything it would be to not be lazy—and that’s hard for me. I love to do absolutely nothing. Now that I’m getting older I need to take care of a lot of people. Best advice? My Uncle Arnold who is like a father to me had two pieces of advice, ‘Always get to the front of the line, and don’t take shit from anybody.’
[Speaking of not taking shit from anybody, as Daniella was on the phone for this interview she paused and said, “Someone just blew me a kiss and whispered an obscenity to me.” Then, while still on the phone, she went after the culprit saying, “Did you just blow a kiss? Wait, hang on. Is that your boss.” Then, the phone went dead. She called back. “Sorry, I’m dealing with these fucking idiots. I was yelling at this man. It’s something that women have to deal with—a bunch of idiots all the time. And I’m not afraid to yell at them.”] First job? I grew up in and around Oakland, and my first job was working in a salsa factory. Early education? I went to not-so-great schools and a really nice school. I was a poor kid who got to go on some great trips to Italy and Germany with my aunt. My childhood was very sad, but also very beautiful at the same time. Bullying experiences? Oh, yeah, of course, but if someone was bullying me, that wasn’t going to happen—so I got into a lot of fights. I got thrown off school teams for fighting. If someone was being unfair, I wasn’t afraid to stand up for myself. Best trait? My friends would probably say I’m very goofy and that I don’t take myself too seriously and that I care deeply about what I do. Three blessings? My health. My family. God gave me some intelligence, and I’m thankful for that. Best feature? My best physical feature is my gap teeth. Sometimes I think it’s cool and other times I think it makes me look crazy. When I was young, I just wanted it closed, so I closed it with braces. Luckily it broke, and it went back. Oh, and my feet. I give myself a 10 on the feet. Oh, and my
hair! My grandpa is 94 and still has a head full of thick silver hair. I won the jackpot on hair. Racism stories? Yes, I have some. Everyone in the world has had a racialized experience. I went to a predominately white school. You could tell it was something the students were picking up at home. I’ve experienced a combo of not being American enough, and not being Mexican enough. Trump advice? Oh, God. I can’t suggest advice for what he has. That’s a way too long an answer. I don’t think he’s going to take advice from anything or anyone. Where to start? Your hero? Creatively, director Jordan Peele for his work in the horror film genre. As far as how to be, my Uncle Arnold. Latest movie? I just saw the Mr. Rogers movie. I was crying my eyes out. He was such a good person. This documentary shows there are people out there who are, and preach, love. First heartbreak? It happened as a kid. The worst heartbreaks of my life came growing up. I’m good now. Everything happens for a reason. Biggest worry? I worry about getting a staph infection. That freaks me out. Also, the irreparable damage we’ve done to our environment has me worried and I’m worried for all the young people who are growing up in this world of hate. Favorite charity? The World Wildlife Fund. Also, there’s a wonderful organization in Texas that is helping bridge parents with their children. What’s next? I’ve got some projects in the works. I’m shooting M o d e r n Pe rs u a s i o n in New York, it’s a rom-com movie, and I’m writing a horror script.
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Daniella springs to life at the La Peer’s Courtyard Bar wearing Alaia knit cardigan, $1800; 3.1 Phillip Lim satin origami shorts, $375, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Fabiana Milazzo corset top, Fabiana Milazzo, West Hollywood Pollice Lee silver sandal, $425 pollicelee.com
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Daniella steps out onto the Le Peer penthouse suite’s private outdoor deck in Marc Jacobs black sequin leggings, $225, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Pollice Lee black pump, $445 pollicelee.com
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Daniella gets playful in front of the La Peer’s open-air bar wearing Alexander McQueen ruffle top, $1295; Versace jersey leggings, $795, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Sig Ward rings, sigwardjewelry.com, Murkani gold hoops, $172, murkani.com.au, Pollice Lee pump, $377, pollicelee.com
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JE NE SAIS QUOI
Leanna Burgos, who was recently discovered during a lengthy Regis Salons ad campaign casting, began her career as a makeup artist and Sassoon Academy-educated hair stylist. Next on this go-getter’s list? Seeing her face on the big screen, of course. Photography: ROBERT STEINKEN / RobertSteinken.com Stylist: COURTNEY WELCH / @_styledbyc_ Makeup: LUIS CASCO / CloutierRemix.com Hair: ROBERT STEINKEN / CelestineAgency.com Photography: ROBERT STEINKEN / RobertSteinken.com Makeup Assistant:WELCH DESIREE BELONE Stylist: COURTNEY / @_styledbyc_ Photo LUIS Assistant: LAWRENCE RAYMOND / lawrenceraymond.com Makeup: CASCO / CloutierRemix.com Hair Assistant: BETTY CRAVEN Hair: ROBERT STEINKEN / CelestineAgency.com Production Manager: BARBARA SEGAMI / barbara.sagami@gmail.com Makeup Assistant: DESIREE BELONE Location: Special thanks to RAYMOND LUIS CASCO Photo Assistant: LAWRENCE / lawrenceraymond.com Retouching: LEONA MANASTUREAN Production Manager: BARBARA SEGAMI Art Director: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI Retouching: LEONA MANASTUREAN Art Director: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI
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A.L.C floral dress, $445, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Sam Edelman Adelle faux fur sandal, $130, samedelman.com Ben Bridge flower necklace, benbridge.com Cirari ruby and diamond ring, cirari.com
A.L.C floral dress, $445, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Faux fur, stylist’s own Ben Bridge flower necklace, benbridge.com
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Johnathan Simkhai silk dress, $795, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Raina Belt, rainabelts.com Jaggar over-the-knee boot, $175, jaggarfootwear.com.au Cirari 18K white gold ring, cirari.com
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A.L.C floral dress, $445, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Ben Bridge flower necklace, benbridge.com
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Ulla Johnson dress, $525, ullajohnson.com Gladys Tamez Millinery hat, gladystamez.com Sam Edelman black pointed lace-up heel, samedelman.com
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These are a few of my favorite things: COLOR: Green SKINCARE: Juice Beauty CHARITY: Locks of Love DESIGNER: Louis Vuitton FRUIT: Pineapple VEGGIE: Green beans FLOWER: Sunflower MOVIE: Jurassic Park MAGAZINE: Genlux
SONG: ‘Apeshit’ by Beyonce and Jay-Z PHOTOGRAPHER: Holly Parker
BOOK: Twilight series FRAGRANCE: Lancome Trésor Midnight Rose ICE CREAM: Cookies and cream ACTOR: Johnny Depp or Jim Carey SINGER: Beyoncé or Drake QUOTE: “Be who you are and say what you feel,
because those who mind don’t matter and those who matter don’t mind.” [often attributed to Dr. Seuss] TV SHOW: Grey’s Anatomy PERSON: My mom, she’s been my number one supporter in everything I do.
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Veronica Beard floral dress, $750, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Gladys Tamez Millinery hat, gladystamez.com Stuart Weitzman Atomic West bootie, $575, stuartweitzman.com Lisa Bridge lapis and mother-of-pearl ring, $199, benbridge.com
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Wayf bodysuit, wayfclothing.com Brock Collection skirt, $1590, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Raina Belt, rainabelts.com Johnny Was scarf, $78, johnnywas.com Sam Edelman Yaro sandal,$120, samedelman.com Ben Bridge gold drop necklace, benbridge.com
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EDITOR’S PICKS Check out these gems! –Samia Arslane
Carolyn Rowan cashmere knit beanie, $365, modaoperandi.com
Jacob Lee London dress, jacoblee.london
Pomellato ICONICA brown and white pave diamonds bracelets, $70,800 - $124,800, pomellato.com
Emelia’s IYLSA zipper onesie in sunflower and nero, $200, emeliasswimwear.com
Katkim floated pearl pavé ear pin, $2200, The Celect at Beverly Hills Center, 949-500-5073; katkimfinejewelry.com
Valextra bag, valextra.com
Pomellato Tango a Jaipur green beryl and brown diamond ring, price upon request, 310-550-5639 pomellato.com
CHANEL sunglasses, $585, chanel.com samia@genlux.com / Instagram: @samazia / Twitter: @SamiaArslane
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Rachel Zoe Lou jumpsuit, $565, shoprachelzoe.com
Spinelli Kilcollin Mercury ring, $3000, Barney’s NY, Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400, barneys.com, spinellikilcollin.com
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FASHION EDITOR
VICTORIA GRANT
It has been nonstop this summer. I have been dashing around Europe starting off with the Ascot Races where I wore a Dolce and Gabbana embroidered dress with a white collar and hat from Victoria Grant. To Elton John’s glam Aids Charity Ball in Windsor, I sported a Valentino net dress, a frock coat from Saint Laurent and a top hat from Victoria Grant. Next up, to shed a little weight, it was off to Austria where I wore lederhosen and dirndls to the very glamorous Viva Mayr resort in Althausee. Sadly, I only lost five pounds. I left the green and quiet hills of Austria for the Ischia Film Festival put on by Pascal Vicedomini. Everyone, it seemed, was wearing flowers this summer, but I kept to my usual black and with a touch of colour. I am not convinced about wearing flowers on the bottom unless, of course, you are skinny. I’m also fond this season of the beautiful coats by Debbie Von Bismarck in electric blue, silver, and shocking pink. JEAN PAUL GAUTHIER FW18
Next up was Venice for the film festival where the ravishing Lady Gaga (Star is Born) floated down the red carpet wearing a breathtaking Valentino dress of pink feathers. I’m such a fan.
AZZARO FW18
This season, I suggest you accessorize your CHANEL, McQueen, Gauthier, or kilt rom Versace with a neon handbag from Prada. Also, you must try Kat Von D’s fabulous makeup. Kat has just married and is having a baby with my favourite singer, Prayers. So much more, but you, my dear, must go and do some shopping!
CHANEL F18
ANDRÉS SARDÁ
ALEXANDER MCQUEEN FW18
Christian Roth christianroth.com
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CHARITY
GENLUXSHOP SHOP FOR A CAUSE
GENLUX applauds the designers and brands who have adopted a corporate culture of giving. Here, our philanthropy editor CAT WILLIAMS (cat@genlux.com) shares a few of them.
SAVE THEANIMALS
LOVE THIS!
5% of every Love Bottle purchase is donated to Global Water, helping to get clean water to people who need it. Currently, their donations support clean water solutions in Syria. Bottle $25, lovebottle.com
Hanky Panky has partnered with Best Friends Animal Society to support the no-kill movement. A portion of the proceeds from every purchase of these limited edition pieces goes directly to the BFAS organization. Bralette, $53; Boy Short, $41, hankypanky.com
HOBO handbags and jewelry designer
Pamela Love have joined forces to create a limited edition capsule collection with a portion of proceeds from each handbag supporting BARC, a Brooklynbased animal charity. Handbag, $248, hobobags.com
HELP THE CHILDREN
STEP UP! Give poverty the boot! A one for one donation program, Roma Boots will donate a brand new pair of rain boots to a child or family in need for every pair purchased. Emma tall boot, $79, romaboots.com
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ROAM juxtaposes fashion, sport, and technology using recycled materials and leaving a minimal footprint. Proceeds from every purchase go to the ROAM Foundation which provides at-risk children an opportunity to spend time in nature. Pink street slider, $121, r0amwear.com
BUY ONE GIVE ONE For every Raw Sugar product purchased, one bar of soap is donated to a family in need to combat unclean living conditions and support global hygiene. Liquid and Bar Soap, $5, rawsugarliving.com
HIGH ON THE FOOD CHAIN
Alex and Ani will donate 20% of the purchase price of the avocado necklace and bangle to Green Beetz through December 2018. Green Beetz empowers young people to make good decisions about the food they eat for the health of their bodies, their communities, and the planet. Avocado necklace, $98; Avocado bangle bracelet, $38, alexandani.com
CHARITY
GENLUXSHOP GOOD COS
COS is celebrating the works of
Dorothea Rockburne with a limited edition capsule collection inspired by the artist. The collection will benefit the Dia Art Foundation and is available through summer 2018. Handbag, $99, cosstores.com
GIRL POWER!
Westward Leaning Sport collection supports Ladies First, a special initiative of Street Soccer USA whose mission is to fight poverty and empower underprivileged girls through soccer. $25 dollars of every frame purchased using the code LADIESFIRST will fund the program’s official launch. VIBE sunglasses, $225, westwardleaning.com
T FOR TEACHING THE GIVIN’ IS EASY
A brand new shopping platform ventures to make a big social impact. Shop your favorite high-end designer fashion and beauty brands and OLIVELA will donate 20% of the proceeds of anything purchased to one of their partner children’s charities at no additional cost to the shopper. Current partners include CARE, Malala Fund, and Too Young To Wed. olivela.com
FRAGRANT OFFERING Lily of the Valley, jasmine, gardenia, and tuberose combine in this beautifully uplifting fragrance benefitting research into depression. 100% of the net profits go directly to Hope for Depression Research Foundation. Hope products, $50-$115, saksfifthavenue.com
100% of the net proceeds of Tory Burch’s Embrace Ambition tees benefit the Tory Burch Foundation, which empowers women entrepreneurs by providing access to capital, education programs and digital resources. Tee $68, toryburch.com
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BEAUTY NEWS
GENLUX
Detective Doctor
Dr. Laura Fletcher is the Sherlock Holmes of infertility. She sleuths through her patient’s lives searching for unseen factors impeding their desire to conceive. 6.1 million women in the United States struggle with infertility issues, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Though there are a wide variety of reasons for infertility—in women and men—environmental factors can be key. Wouldn’t it be great if you could get a sort of medical detective on the case to help you figure out the source of your infertility issues? Meet Dr. Laura Fletcher. She visits her client’s homes and offices to test for a wide variety of chemical and metal toxins (such as pesticides or air and water pollutants) that could be contributing to her clients’ health issues. “Doing detective work allows a person to focus in on where to take action, Fletcher explains, “so that the health challenges can start to fade away.” The first visit takes place in the home, where Fletcher takes multiple blood and urine samples
from her client, then sends these samples off to private labs. She also looks for stealth infections in the digestive tract and takes a hard look at her clients’ nutrition. She even examines their household and personal care products, like how a detective would pore over evidence. And like any good investigator, Fletcher believes in the powers of deductive reasoning: by removing these roadblocks and unburdening the body, she’s confident in the restoration of health and fertility. This unusual approach to medicine happened when Fletcher herself became ill and was determined to dive deeper into underlying causes that spurned her health issues. Having come out the other side, she now believes her life purpose is to help her clients in the same way she helped herself. For more information contact Dr. Laura Fletcher by email: doctor@toxcheck.com
Head’s Up
Japan brings us yet another go-to beauty treatment. This one feeds your head.
Photo by Alan Silken Blow Me Away’s spa chair for your Head Spa treatment
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When partners Sayaka Lee and Keiko Uehara opened Blow Me Away hair salon in LA, they brought with them a popular Head Spa treatment from their native Japan. The pair has been overjoyed by how wildly popular it’s become here. First, the experience is fabulously soothing and relaxing (good luck not falling asleep). The 30-, 45-, or 60-minute treatment includes a scalp analysis, aromatherapy, micromist steam to open pores, massage, shampoo, and a rebuilding hair mask. The treatment is designed to deep clean, detox, massage, and stimulate circulation. You have the option of following your treatment with their Blow Me Away signature blow-dry. The hair health benefits address challenges like dry, itchy, or oily scalp, clogged follicles, irritation, thin hair, and hair loss. The company uses only organic products and bespoke treatment techniques befitting your scalp and hair. The Blow Me Away website offers a good analogy: “Like plants in fertile soil, our hair’s health depends on how well we take care of our scalps.” Hear, hair. For pricing and to schedule an appointment visit blowmeawayla.com
Brows that Wow
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For more than 22 years (15 in microblading), brow phenom Cindy Choe has perfected the arches of busy moms to boardroom bosses to those both in front of and behind Hollywood’s cameras. Her new studio in Beverly Hills (cindychoestudio.com) is a smart, grey and white monochromatic studio/academy, where she takes permanent makeup into a glamorous fine art. She’s framed the faces of actresses like Alice Evans (The Originals, Vampire Diaries), as well as, celebrity wedding planner Kevin Lee (yes, “guy brows” are a thing, too!). Here, Cindy cheerfully takes on our Genlux Two-Word Questionnaire. Describe yourself? I’m curious, eager, experimental, receptive, and patient. I’m always curious and eager to learn new things. I’m experimental because I like to know first-hand the cause and effect. To learn, I have to be receptive and open-minded, and all answers eventually reveal themselves with time and patience. Your breakfast? Cream cheese bagel. Three blessings? My family, my health, and my passion. Your passion? My work. I love helping people look their best; it’s an enriching experience. I love helping my clients achieve beautiful makeup enhancements that will improve their self-esteem. Guilty pleasure? Eating. I love to try new restaurants and food. I think that’s just one of the universal joys of life. Happiest moment? When my sons were born. I have two sons, so I have to say that each birth was equally the happiest.
Memorable getaway? This one trip to Cancun when the Monsoon caught up with us while we were out sightseeing in a golf car. Favorite quote? One by Helen Keller. “When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has opened for us.” Embarrassing moment? When I first arrived in the US from Korea, I went to watch Good Will Hunting with a couple of classmates. After watching the movie, I was asked, “What was the best part of the movie and explain why?” I was very embarrassed since my English was very limited and I couldn’t express my thoughts. Best trait? My friends might say I’m a great listener. I usually get people’s life stories out of them. Next obstacle? I would love to speak English fluently. Life challenge? Trying to please every client
Fashion style? Modern with a hint of avant-garde. Two of my favorite designers are Stella McCartney and Pedro Garcia.
Favorite charity? One of my favorite charities is StandUp for Kids. The goal of the charity is to end the cycle of youth homelessness.
Your heroes? My mother and father—they are the ones that inspire me to be the best I can be.
2023 goal? In five years, I hope to spend more time teaching the next generation of microbladers.
Superhero power? I hope that my superhero power is making people happy.
Next life? If I can live this life as fully as possible, I don’t need another.
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GETAWAY ARIZONA
GENLUX On the Rocks
Tucked between stacks of massive prehistoric stones is the Boulders Resort & Spa—a luxury getaway with calm spirit and rejuvenating energy. Naturally, it’s found in a town named Carefree.
MUST STAY:
Travel + Leisure deemed it the Best Hotel in Arizona. Golf Digest named it the Best Golf Resort in the Southwest. We agree. The Boulders Resort and Spa (theboulders.com) is a prized destination set in a majestic location. Fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International and grab an Uber for the 40-minute ride to this 5-star luxury property nestled between stacks of gigantic sandstone boulders. This Sanoran desert escape is a part of the Hilton Curio Collection—a unique group of top hotels around the world.
MUST RELAX:
Enjoy the room’s serene and comforting decor, like the hand-hewn wood-beamed ceilings with fans, wood-burning fireplaces, wet bars, large dressing and bathroom areas, and private patios or decks overlooking the desert landscape or pristine golf courses.
MUST DINE:
There are five onsite dining options at Boulders Resort and Spa—each with views as delicious as the cuisine. Take your pick. There’s authentic Mexican, classic American, or fine Southwestern fare served up both indoors and al fresco.
MUST SPA:
MUST GOLF:
Two 18-hole championship golf courses with impeccably maintained grounds surround the resort. Didn’t bring your clubs? No worries. They’ve got you covered with top of the line rentals. Note to avid golfers: Green fees vary from season to season and during the summer can drop as low as only $45 per round.
Plan one day of your visit around one of the spa packages featuring a selection of calming massages, revitalizing facials, or body enhancements. And, of course, lunch is served at the Spa Café.
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California Treasure
Nothing compares to Yosemite’s natural aesthetic. The soaring Sequoias, the monolithic granite walls, the waterfalls, the wilderness, and the Tenaya Lodge.
MUST STAY:
For our friends who desire to visit Yosemite, but hate the thought of roughing it, we have the solution. Check into the AAA FourDiamond-rated Tenaya Lodge Resort (tenyalodge.com) located on 48 acres bordering the Sierra National Forest. This luxury getaway offers posh accommodations including plush bedding, whirlpool tubs, and private balconies with endless views of the pine-covered forest. The pet-friendly resort also offers complimentary valet parking, a fitness center, babysitting services and a Kids Adventure Club. After a long hike, the Ascent Spa is the spot for a soothing massage, sauna, and steam.
MUST EAT: MUST TRY:
The helpful concierge team will help guide you through a laundry list of fun activities including flashlight hikes (right), archery, star gazing, mountain biking, and wall climbing. One afternoon, my son Sean and I hiked along a glorious trail that ended at a magnificent waterfall (above).
When it’s time to dine, there are five options from casual to upscale. For fine dining, try the Embers Restaurant for their Caesar salad and the flaming Bananas Diablo— both prepared at the table.
MUST SEE:
The highlight of our stay! Tenaya Lodge offers the best way to see Yosemite National Park. Board one of the hotel’s custom openair Mercedes-Benz tour buses (left) that’ll take you on an expertly guided tour of eight of the parks most popular visitor sights.
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