Aroos Magazine | Spring 2013, Vol. 7, Issue 25

Dear Readers,

Dear readers,

Here you have our spring issue, published just after our fifth annual wedding show at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Beverly Hills.

Here it is – issue 25 of Aroos Magazine! Can you believe it? Neither can we!

This amazing show offered visitors access to fantastic vendors. After six months of marketing and planning for this show, we received good feedback from everyone involved. This show was one of the best we have had in the past six years, with 65 vendors and almost 2,000 visitors and guests.

Now we are planning for our next amazing show back at our old home, the Hyatt Regency Irvine, and can’t wait to see you there. Please mark your calendars for January 19, 2014.

Love you all, Navid Soheilian Publisher

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We’re still recuperating from our largest and most over-the-top bridal show yet – as I write this, not even a week has gone by since we turned off the lights at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza.

The response from visitors has been fantastic, and we’re so grateful to have been able to spend the day with you all!

Now we’ve already begun planning for next year’s show, which will move back down the 405 to Irvine in 2014. Stay tuned for more details!

Happy spring, Candice Yacono Editor

COver Aroos Issue 25: Spring 2013

CONTENTS

04 Publisher’s Letter 11 News

All the latest news about Aroos and weddings.

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‘A Natural Born Artist’

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The Event of the Year

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Wedding Report

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Designer Showcase

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Summer Lingerie Showcase

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The Art of Charm

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Wedding Report

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Bat Mitzvah Report

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Andrea’s Wedding Suite

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Wedding Report

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Wedding Report

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Wedding Favors at a Drastic Discount

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Bridal Fitness Author Releases Book Sample

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Designer Showcase

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2013 Hair Trends by Wella

Bride: Shirin khoshbaf/ Tafazzoli Wedding Date: 12-22-2012 The gown: Karoza Design The shoes: Jimmy Choo The hair and makeup: Natalie and Larise Kia, Christophe of Beverly Hills

Publisher: Navid Soheilian • Navid@AroosMagazine.com Editor and Graphic Designer: Candice Yacono Printed by Metro Digital • Metro-Digital.com AROOS MAGAZINE • P.O. Box 3453 Mission Viejo, CA 92690 310.753.9622 • Info@AroosMagazine.com www.aroosmagazine.com • Circulation: 10,000 All rights reserved by AROOS. No part of this magazine may be reproduced without written permission. The articles and advertisements appearing in AROOS Magazine do not necessarily reflect the opinion of AROOS, the editors, or other columnists.

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An interview with makeup artist Larise Kia. A photo gallery of this year’s Aroos wedding show.

Shirin & Farzad Tafazzoli.

Featuring Designer Specialty Linens.

FeaturingVictoria’s Secret.

Featuring Amitiss Nasiri-Ansari, DDS. Rachel Sun & John Stephens.

Nicolette Musighi.

Featuring spring dresses from Nordstrom.

Karine & Zohrab.

Eli Tirosh & Brent Wagner.

Check out affordable wedding favors.

Learn how to get a gown-ready body.

Featuring A Perfect Table.

These inspirations may influence bridal hair.

Bar Mitzvah Report

Jason kalili.

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Legally Smart

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Directory: Orange County and San Diego Directory: Los Angeles

Learn how to find the legal services you need.

Celebrate New Beginnings Mi Belle Photography

at the Skirball

Opening November 2013窶年ew Guerin Pavilion

Neoscape, Inc.

Nestled in the Santa Monica Mountains and featuring serene garden patios, spacious courtyards, and majestic ballrooms, the Skirball Cultural Center is the perfect setting to tie the knot and create memories to last a lifetime. Design a spectacular wedding at a place founded to uplift the spirit and enrich the community.

For more information, visit www.skirball.org/guerin-pavilion or call (310) 440-4589.

2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90049 www.skirball.org 窶｢ (310) 440-4500

Photos by : vieraphotographics

Full Service Catering by: Josef Besharati

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Aroos News A Soothing Beauty Option Looking to add to your bridal beauty routine? Archipelago Botanicals’ award-winning MILK Collection offers pure and simple ingredients like dried milk solids and soy and oat proteins to gently soothe the skin, lips and hair.

With an irresistibly fresh scent and paraben- and sulfate-free formulations, MILK is an everyday luxury.

Archipelago also is known for its award-winning candles, body products and home fragrance collection.

Information: shoparchipelago.com.

Content and images courtesy their respective agencies

In the Dating Scene? Protect Yourself Online and in Real Life Searching for a soul mate? Qpid.me is offering five tips to protect yourself, offered by site creator Ramin Bastani. The site offers the ability to anyone to obtain, securely store and privately share their STD results. They suggest: Google your dating interest. Check their social media. Skype before going on the first date. Use Qpid.me and ask them to do so too. Trust your gut.

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Aroos News

Getty Announces Show

Save the date – the beautiful Getty Villa is planning an exceptional new art exhibition on the early days of what is now Iran. The Cyrus Cylinder & Ancient Persia: A New Beginning runs from Oct. 2 to Dec. 2. Found in 1879, the Cyrus Cylinder is among the most iconic discoveries from the ancient world, with a legacy that resounds to this day. A clay cylinder covered with cuneiform script, it records the conquest of Babylon in 539 B.C. by the king of Persia, Cyrus the Great. Information: getty.edu.

Dream Technie Gifts Looking for a fantastic gift option for modern groomsmen (and bridesmaids)? Check out the latest in techy toys from GRAPHT,

by Japanese lifestyle company MSY. Products include smartphone accessories, earphones and gaming desks, and feature branding like Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat.

Content and image courtesy Pelican Hill.

“SWITCH MIND, SWITCH STYLE, SWITCH LIFE. Recast stereotypes.

Everyone has a chance to find innovative ideas. There should be a much simple and straightforward way. Let’s switch to a new common sense. GRAPHT.”

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Aroos News

Guide Released for Choosing Your Wedding Day Jewelry

Delectable Wedding Favors For a fun, edible, yet reasonably priced option for wedding favors, check out Donsuemor Desserts at donsuemor.com. The company is best known for their sumptuous madeleine cookies, a lightly sweet, all-natural teacake that’s also available in flavors like lemon, chocolate and chocolate-dipped. Each is individually wrapped. Boxes start at $15.

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So much planning goes into the wedding ceremony, but how much thought are you giving to your jewelry? Donna de Garciaof Blanca Flor Silver Jewelry said the choice of jewelry needs to do more than be pretty and look good against the skin. “It needs to match the wedding dress. While gold is very attractive, it can clash with a white gown and take away from that gold ring at the end of the ceremony. If you are wearing white, I recommend pearls and platinum. If your dress is a diamond-white, then some gold may be all right, but use it sparingly. You really want the gold attention on your ring.”

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Aroos Feature

‘A Natural Born Artist’ Makeup artist Larise Kia grants Aroos Magazine an interview about the talents and skills that have been beneficial in her life as a pro makeup artist.

Aroos Magazine: What is your background?

Larise Kia (pictured at right): I’m a natural born artist. When I was six, my drawings were the subject of astonishment to friends and family. My parents sent me to the most prestigious art school, Behzad, in Tehran after the continuous persistence of my middle school art teacher. The art school had a very positive impact on me. Not only were my artistic abilities developed further, but I also had the opportunity to be the student to a few famous artists. Later I continued on with different 16 i Spring 2013 • Aroos Magazine • aroosmagazine.com

art projects, showcasing them. I slowly moved into the realm of makeup artistry, while gaining 25 years of experience. Performing different modalities within the makeup artistry industry –editorial print work, motion pictures, television, personal artist to a monarch’s family member, regional artistry for a major cosmetic line, and salon/bridal work – has elevated my status within the community of Beverly Hills for more than 20 years.

AM: How did you first get into business?

Aroos Feature LK: From the very beginning, I was very clear that my occupation had to involve creativity. Having an artistic background, with knowledge of color, shape and form, propelled me to become a makeup artist. I started freelancing while I went to beauty school to receive my cosmetology license and six months into my schooling I was hired to be a part-time makeup teacher. From there I soared through many amazing experiences, experimenting and perfecting different aspects of this work.

AM: What services do you offer brides and bridal parties?

AM: What are some of the hot trends in wedding hairstyles and makeup?

LK: Brides these days have been rebelling, choosing to have their hair down, and I love it. However, up-dos are always classic; we combine them with a new fresh twist, which I am very proud of. Other hair-dos like dreamy, loose side-dos or condensed ones have been on a rise.

As far as makeup goes, shimmery eye shadows have died down greatly.

Softer eyes and fresher looking skin are always attractive. No matter what the trend, a bride may have a different desire. It is my business to listen and understand while I deliver what they want, with a twist of creativity that is crafted only for her.

AM: Can you tell us about a wedding you worked on that stands out in your mind?

LK: Where do I begin? I’ve done a few weddings that were cost than a million dollars. Two of these milliondollar weddings were recorded for the Platinum WeddingsTV show.

Another off-the-chart wedding had

two evenings of celebrations backto-back, where the actual wedding ended at 8 a.m., while guests enjoyed breakfast in comfortable sandals that were provided for them before they went to bed for the night! Other interesting weddings that I have attended and provided service to have been traditional Pakistani weddings that celebrate for seven nights, culminating in the last two nights as the official ones.

AM: What are your future plans?

LK: Currently I’ve just expanded my business with two new and very talented hair designers and a makeup artist, to even better accommodate and satisfy my clients’ high-class taste and expectations.

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Photography by Tech Studio.

LK: I’ve attended to thousands of brides over the course of many years, and my most precious offer has always been my unwavering focused attention to perform my very best, every time, all the time, making my clients’ wishes come true. My hair team and I provide only excellence.

I take great pride in my work and my team and I treat brides with respect, while providing them with high quality service that is individually crafted.

My bridal services also include hair and makeup consultations as well as accommodating a quality experience for all involved.

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The Event of the Year Aroos Magazine’s Fifth Annual Wedding Show, its most successful to date, introduced discerning brides and grooms to the Southern California region’s top vendors. Each show builds upon the last in quality and includes elements like cake tastings, live makeovers, and couture runway shows.

Directed towards couples in the luxury wedding demographic, the carefully curated shows are the highlight of the season for area brides as well as their families and friends.

The Aroos Magazine Wedding Show was held at the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza in Beverly Hills on Sunday, May 5, 2013. With over 3,000 people in attendance, and over 20i

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70 vendors, it was a packed house.

Two fashion shows featured R-mine gowns and Hugo Boss suits, emcees Allan Buenafe and Saghar Sadri, and makeup and hair by Trace Henningsen Design & Lighting by SLP Entertainment.

In addition, 100% of our admission proceeds (a total of $4,100) was donated to the organization Brides Against Breast Cancer. Brides Against Breast Cancer contributes to programs for cancer patients and their families.

Their outreach and educational efforts during their “Tour of Gowns” bridal shows around the country help ensure that people impacted by cancer have the resources and information they

need in their battle with cancer.

The day began with a talk by representative Amy Paulishak about the organization, then followed with an awards ceremony for the show’s six official sponsors: Simin Hashemizadeh of South Pacific Surgery, Sherry Jafari of Metro I Pages, Amitiss Nasiri of South Coast Family Dental, Payam Shayani of Pacific Attorney Group, Mojtabi Shahriari of Mission Ranch Market and Sam Rahimian, accepting the award for Rahimian Management. on behalf of Shahram Rahimian.

2013 Wedding Show Vendors: eventsbyshideh.com Friends Band International 90210 Entertainment 310.927.1877 310.315.0066 friendsbandint.tk 90210ent.com Gaya Event Aroos Inc 818.653.1211 310.753.9622 818.653.6626 aroosmagazine.com gayaevent.com Afsaneh Sargordian Sofreh Aghd Henry Beauty Inc. 714.283.1248 818.242.5700 afsanehsargordan.com Hyatt Regency Century Plaza Andres Floral Event Design 310.228.1234 323.960.0144 centuryplaza.hyatt.com andresoraldesign.com Excellent Entertainment Armen Asadorian Photography International Inc. 818.789.9825 949.297.4028 armenphoto.com ee-int.com Azin Bridal Invitations by Ferial 818.462.5566 310.777.0057 invitationsbyferial.com Balboa Bay Events 949.510.3691 Jereys balboabayevents.com 310.278.8485 jereysBH.com Beyond Beauty Parlor 818.274.2944 Jerusalem Sushi Catering BeyondBeautyParlor.com (818) 481-1297 Bohemia Dance & Kiyana Dance Company Entertainment 310.908.8131 818.590.2827 kiyanadance.com bohemiadance.com Lavanna Events Boss Hogo Boss 949.202.6992 310.553.7171 310.666.2631 lavannaevents.com DJ Payman 323.595.1202 Magic Eye Photography & Video digitalmotionent.com 949.307.3339 magiceyephoto.com Deja Vu Cakes 702.835.3645 Maleki’s Bridal dejavucakes.com 949.244.2092 Dream Events Design Masrour Catering & Events 310.400.6652 818.776.8833 dreameventsdesign.com partyorganization.com Eli Design My Tiara Jewelry 818.378.8282 818.292.4468 elidesign.com mytiarajewelry.com Eric Film My Violin 818.298.7046 949.689.8866 ericlm.com myviolin.org Events by Neda Navid Studio Photography 310.801.31.93 & Video eventsbyneda.com 310.753.9622 949.529.7922 Events by Shideh navidstudio.com 310.435.9005

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Sepide’s House of Bridal 818.884.8227 sepidehbridal.com

NU Vision Photography 619.250.3010 nuvisionphotography.com

Shirvan Design 310.246.4446 shirvandesign.com

Paris Boutique 310.312.0777

Shiva Art Studio 949.677.3486 shivaartstudio.com

Parvin’s Flower 818.995.8272

Skirball Cultural Center 310.440.4571 skirball.org

Pelkans 760.207.8116 pelkans.com

SLP Entertainment 310.467.5984 slpentertainment.com

Persian Inc. by Jozef Besharati (Catering) 949.922.8584 jbesharati.com Persia Inc. Sara Besharati (Event Planning & Design) 949.633.9771 Photo Negah & K.O. Inc. 310.477.7576 photonegah.com Quantum Travel Services 800.921.8858 Rana Nader Enterprises Inc. 949.302.0041 rananader.com Reections Event Rentals 818.361.8168 rerla.com Renaissance 310.477.8466

Smile :Dzine 323-9626000 smiledzinela.com Smile Lounge Photo Booth 310.502.5078 smileloungephotobooth.com Spanish Hills Country Club 805.388..5000 spanishhillswedding.com Spring Flowers & Events 818.693.9995 Square Root 949.380.3320 squarerootdesigns.com Strapltz 310.926.3455 strapletz.com Syds Designs Photography 323.412.0436 sydsdesigns.com

R- Mine 818.505.9064 rminebridal.com

Travel Store 310.689.5411 tshoneymoons.com

Rose Floral Designs 818.518.4453 roseoraldesigns.com

waves Productions 818.718.0122 wavesorchestra.com

Royal Cakes Inc. 818.519.4262 royalcakesla.com Royality Candles 818.276.7444

Wedding Elegance by Nahid 619.920.2976 562.618.6688 weddingelegancesd.com

Royal Photo Studio 800.949.2121 royalphotostudio.com

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Wedding Report Shirin & Farzad Tafazzoli December 22,2012 Sheraton Universal Hotel

The color scheme: White and lavender.

The florals: Tina’s Flowers.

The gown: Karoza Design.

The shoes: Jimmy Choo.

The hair and makeup: Natalie and Larise, Christophe of Beverly Hills.

The tux: Ralph Lauren.

The invitations: Invitations by Louise.

The caterer: Sheraton Universal.

The entertainment: DJ Taraneh.

The honeymoon: Secret Vine Resort, Cancun.

The photography and videography: Navid Studio.

The rings: Zo Diamonds, Boca Raton.

The officiant: Ali Ghadaksaz.

The sofreh designer: Afsaneh Sargordian.

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Designer Showcase Designer Specialty Linens brings us this fresh and fabulous modern tablescape, featuring a tangerine chevron table runner, gold chargers and floral pomander balls in a variety of shades of yellow and orange.

Vendors: Designer Specialty Linens, Jenny B Florals, and Wedding Jeannie. Photography by Christopher Todd Studios.

E​ stablished in 2007 from humble beginnings as a chair cover rental company, Designer Specialty Linens has emerged as a trusted leader in fine linen rental in Southern California. They offer the highest quality linens, napkins, overlays, chiavari chairs, chair covers and accessories to bring style to every table. Using the highest quality of fabrics, they manufacturer their own linens, and can create custom linens for any occasion.​They proudly serve Los Angeles County, Orange County, San Diego County, and Ventura and Santa Barbara County.

Info: designerspecialtylinens.com

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Summer Lingerie Showcase We’re all a-twitter at Aroos over the newly released Victoria’s Secret summer look book for 2013. With loads of gorgeous shades and vintage Gatsby and Downton Abbey styles, there’s something for every honeymoon! Read on for all the gorgeous details.

THIS PAGE, TOP: VS Designer Collection Babydoll With V-string $198 THIS PAGE, BOTTOM: VS Designer Collection Unlined Babydoll $198 NEXT PAGE, TOP LEFT: VS Designer Collection Unlined Demi Bra $158 & Matching Cheekini $98 NEXT PAGE, TOP CENTER: Dream Angels Chiffon Babydoll $52 NEXT PAGE, TOP RIGHT: PG-10: Sexy Lines Unlined Demi Bra $52 & Matching Cheeky $18.50 NEXT PAGE, BOTTOM LEFT: Dream Angels Demi Bra $55 & Matching Cheekini $14.50 NEXT PAGE, BOTTOM CENTER: Babydoll $42 NEXT PAGE, BOTTOM RIGHT: Dream Angels Long Lined Bra $68 & Matching Cheekini $18.50

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Aroos Experts

The Art of Charm

By Aroos guest columnist and dentist Amitiss Nasiri-Ansari, DDS Many may ask why people should customarily act with the element of charm. There is probably no specific and direct answer to that question.

Charm comes naturally to some people. Others must practice in order to succeed. But you may generate many benefits to yourself by developing a charming character.

Another important factor for overall success is to smile, as many studies

Sometimes treatment for a super shiny smile can be very simple, and can be corrected by a simple bleaching procedure that makes your teeth whiter and more attractive.

Some steps can be taken to improve one’s level of charm, including observing what makes people laugh and smile when you’re around them. With this, increased acceptance and attention can be attained.

Several qualities combine to create an overall sense of “charm.” The golden rule is to listen to the other person, and possibly observe what may make them laugh and smile.

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If you already consider yourself to be charming, you probably have the right smile. But if you don’t have the right smile, you may consider consulting with a dentist who will tell you if you have an overbite or underbite, which can easily be modified with the help of a brace.

And always remember that if you are more charming, you will be able to develop more opportunities and relationships.

Smile with confidence, have shown that a confident smile opens many hearts.

Amitiss Nasiri-Ansari, DDS

South Coast Family Dental Amitiss Nasiri-Ansari, DDS 2781 W. McArthur Ave. Ste. N Santa Ana, CA 92704 South Coast Plaza area (714) 556-7277 info@dramitiss.com

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Classic, stylish settings - the home of LA’s best events for more than forty-five years.

A Westside landmark, the Hyatt Regency Century Plaza is known for its creativity, experience and award-winning service. The perfect backdrop for your wedding or event, our service professionals are the best in the industry; and will help you design and enjoy a stress-free celebration. For over 45 years, the Century Plaza has staged Los Angeles’ most important gatherings - we’re ready to plan yours next.

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Wedding Report Rachel Sun & John Stephens August 11, 2012 Annadel Estate Winery

Photography by Caroline Tran Photography.

The photographer: Caroline Tran Photography. The caterer: LRE Catering.

The wedding planner: 8events. The rentals and lighting: Hartmann Studios.The linens and chair covers: Wildflower Linens. The hair and makeup: Erica Carr. The flowers: Asiel Design.

The DJ and guitarist: AMS, William (DJ); Ricky (guitarist). The cake and favors: La Foret.

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Bat Mitzvah Report Nicolette Musighi January 19, 2013 Ritz Carlton/JW Marriott, Downtown Los Angeles

Roya and Isaac Musighi arranged this beautiful bat mitzvah celebration for her daughter Nicolette at the LA Live complex. She gave full rein to event planner Aida Behmanesh to create a sumptuous event. Beverly Catering by Ron Broukhim provided the food, and the event was photographed by Navid Studio.

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Nordstrom Bridal Director Andrea Wasserman shares her favorite picks from the Nordstrom Wedding Suites and nordstromweddings.com. For spring, she’s thinking about all the other dresses brides wear leading up to (and after) her wedding festivities.

“It’s April, the first full month of spring, and we couldn’t be more excited. Plenty of brides with summer weddings have their gowns and bridesmaids’ dresses ready to go, but our Wedding Stylists are always thinking about the next item on a bride’s checklist. Right now, that’s what we call the ‘little white dress.’ We love when brides choose to take advantage of their bridal moment and wear white (or ivory, off-white, eggshell - you get it!) for every wedding-related occasion. Whether it’s the engagement celebration, bridal shower, bachelorette party, rehearsal dinner, wedding reception or morning-after brunch, we’ve got the look.”

TOP LEFT: “This demure Ted Baker frock surprises with edgy pleats – and the blue shoe trend that we discussed in the New York Times!” Ted Baker London Embroidered Mesh Fit & Flare Dress, $825; Badgley Mischka ‘Goodie’ Pump, $245; Ted Baker London ‘Safari Play’ Twist Lock Envelope Clutch, $110 TOP RIGHT: “Pair this flirty Jill Stuart dress with the shoe of the season: a single-soled pump in a floral print.” Jill Stuart Ruffled Chiffon Fit & Flare Dress, $238; Ivanka Trump ‘Indico’ Pump, 119.95; Nina ‘Brooklyn’ Crystal Teardrop Chandelier Earrings, $75; Diane von Furstenberg Tweet Leather Miniaudiere, $295 BOTTOM LEFT: “A sexy Monique Lhuillier strapless number (a Nordstrom exclusive), statement shoes, and a glamorous necklace coordinate for a high-impact look.” ML Monique Lhuillier Bridesmaids Strapless Ruched Cationic Chiffon Dress, $188; Glint ‘Devyn’ Sandal, $129.95; Nina Peony Glass Pearl & Crystal Cluster Bracelet, $95; Nina Beaded Clutch, $98 BOTTOM RIGHT: “This day-to-night Donna Morgan dress picks up on the illusion necklines we’re seeing on the bridal runways. Pair it with an on-trend floral box clutch.” Donna Morgan Embellished Ruffle Chiffon Dress, $248; Nina ‘Mariana’ Sandal, $88.95; Nadri Cubic Zirconia Cluster Bangle, $198; Tasha Flower Box Clutch, $48 48i

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Nordstrom Presents Andrea’s Wedding Suite

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Wedding Report Karine & Zohrab January 19, 2013 Taglyan Cultural Complex

Neutrals take center stage at this vintage-inspired wedding at the Taglyan Cultural Complex, photographed by Marianne Lozano Photography. Karine opted for a stunning 20s-style headpiece in lieu of a necklace, so the details on her gorgeous gown would be given full attention. Florals bedecked every surface; even the linens featured faux roses. Floating candles provided a subtle, romantic glow. The lush florals were provided by TicTock Couture Florals. The event planner was Fancy That! Events.

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Beautiful cakes for Beautiful people

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Photography by Robert Evans

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Wedding Report Eli Tirosh & Brent Wagner June 23, 2012 Hummingbird Nest Ranch

Photographer: Robert Evans Food Catering: The Food Matters Beverage Catering: Black LAB Ventures Cake: Made by the cousin of the groom (Leah More) Rentals: A-Rental Connection Florist: Crème de la Fleurs Paper Products: Prim and Pixie Ceremony and Reception Music: Masta from DeBois Entertainment Videographer: Manifest Videography From the bride: Our wedding truly was a labor of love by everyone involved. I had a clear vision of what I wanted and everyone rallied together to make that happen.

Brent and I have never felt so loved.

We tried to make it as personal and full of small touches to make sure our guests had the best time ever.

We scoured far and wide for the yummiest foods and cocktails for everyone to enjoy.

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Wedding Favors at a Drastic Discount Moments of Elegance, the online party supply website that is known for offering stylish favors at affordable prices, is giving back by offering their Facebook fans weekly and bimonthly coupons and deals on the site’s most popular favors and party accessories. These exclusive social media deals show the company’s dedication towards rewarding their loyal fan base.

“Our Facebook followers are among our most loyal customer base, with a repeat buyer rate 72% higher than that of our customers who do not follow us via Facebook or some other social medium,” Founder and President, Ashley Rader said.

Saving money is not the only reason women are flocking to be a part of the company’s social media community. Their Facebook page and 62i

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Twitter feed have become invaluable resources for anyone who wants to throw a special and memorable event.

According to Rader, it is their avid use of social media that helps keep the company ahead of the trends. In the ever changing wedding market, Moments of Elegance uses social media to have an open line of communication with their customers.

This focus on customer relationships makes them stand out in the online world where a lot of retailers limit themselves to one-sided communications.

“Getting more social with our Facebook customer base will allow us to better align our products with actual current trends, and offer a better test market for new products.” Rader said.

By growing their online presence through Facebook and Twitter, Moments of Elegance has become a resource for anyone looking to plan a special event.

One look at their Facebook photo gallery floods special event planners with a range of vintage to modern ideas, words of inspiration, and do-it-yourself tips. It is this kind of community atmosphere that makes party planning fun.

Amateur and professional party planners that are looking to take advantage of these great deals or want to keep up with the latest ideas or trends should go to facebook.com/momentsofelegance and ‘Like’ the page.

Turn the page to view a gallery of favors.

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Inside the free Skinny Sexy Bride sample: - Foreword by Krista Klumpp, fitness model and Survivor contestant - Full Introduction: “How to Lose Weight For Your Wedding in One Hour Per Week” - Full Chapter : “The 80/20 Fat Loss Principle” - Two shockingly simple tools to easily measure your fat loss progress - The workout system that does it all: tones muscle, burns fat, develops flexibility, promotes cardiovascular health - Why you should never spend more than $67 on personal fitness for the rest of your life - How your current workout routine is sabotaging your fitness goals - Why a 12 minute workout is better than a 60 minute workout - BONUS: links to free workout videos - BONUS: links to free health and nutritional videos - BONUS: links to a fat loss free recipe database

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Bridal Fitness Author Releases Book Sample Fitness author Jason Fox has released a free sample of his best-selling book, Skinny Sexy Bride. Fox’s debut book details his fitness regimen for engaged women who want to look their best on their wedding day.

that stress by showing my brides how to reach their fitness goals in a fraction of the time of most programs.

With the extra time, they are free to finish their wedding errands and enjoy their engagement!” proclaims Fox.

While most fitness authors prescribe hours of fitness training each week, Fox insists that his brides achieve their fitness goals in only one hour per week. Many do-ityourself brides are using his fitness protocol to reduce their time in the gym and their reliance on professional trainers.

The PDF fitness report is currently complimentary and available for download on their website http://www. skinnysexybride.com/freebook-sample/.

Skinny Sexy Bride is an Amazon best-selling book that describes Fox’s unorthodox fitness program. Tailored into 3-, 6- and 9-month versions, Fox encourages engaged women to embrace his ultra-efficient fitness methods.

The book sample includes a foreword by fitness model and Survivor: Redemption Island contestant Krista Klumpp, as well as these full chapters: “How Can You Lose Weight in One Hour Per Week?” and “The 80/20 Fat Loss Principle.”

Fox’s program allows brides to gain free time by avoiding traditionally long and repetitive workout programs in favor of shorter, less frequent, and impactful workouts.

Brides who are interested in learning more can visit http:// www.skinnysexybride.com/.

“Weddings are an amazing time in a woman’s life, but they also contribute to incredible stress. I alleviate

In conjunction with the release of the free book sample, Jason Fox also produced a series of complimentary exercise and nutritional videos.

The featured video is titled “How to Lose Weight for a Wedding in 1 Hour Per Week”

Book image by Jason Fox

Fox’s unorthodox program focuses on efficiency, stripping out all wasted exercise time. Fox contends that this added efficiency creates additional free time for wedding planning and enjoying one’s engagement.

(http://youtube.com/skinnysexybride) and it offers a brief overview of Jason’s fitness advice for brides. You can watch by clicking the YouTube link above now.

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Designer Showcase

Their goal is to keep their clients focused on what is most important about their event: the memories. They strive to exceed clients’ expectations and make their visions reality, at an affordable price without compromising quality or service. After all the planning is done, the stress is gone, the money is spent and the party is over, clients are left with memories, family and friends -- they are what inspire A Perfect Table to plan the Perfect Event.

Every event, big or small, deserves A Perfect Table.

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FAMILY FIRST: This statement truly encompasses the core of A Perfect Table. As a family owned and operated business, it was built upon a foundation of love and devotion to keep their family strong and together through all phases of life. Their passion for each other flows through the needle and thread which create magnificent linens for their clients’ tables, where they gather with family and friends.

A Perfect Table is an innovative and exclusive specialty linen rental company, offering a diverse line of linens in rich vivid colors, patterns and textures. From sophisticated damask, to romantic embroidered sheers and luxurious satins, their extensive collection will add the perfect touch to any event.

DECIBEL: The Vibrant Optimist Decibel is the antithesis to generic, pristinely finished hair.

“This trend is all about the feeling of a technical style becoming unfinished, left looking raw and unpolished,” Souleiman asserts.

At the Missoni Spring ’13 show, the Decibel theme of expressive, disconnected hair was brought to life with a smooth and sleek top section contrasting with free and flowing mid-lengths. A similarly expressive concept is conveyed with textured looks intensified by pops of virtual colors seen at the Peter Som Spring ‘13 show. The style and color collaboration pay tribute to the ‘70s period of glam rock that allowed a freedom and empowered women to experiment with fashion and beauty without the restriction of rules.

ECHO: The Emotional Tyrant Echo is not only a reflection, but a reaction to the world’s current state of affairs and economic downturn. This trend represents the complicated, introverted personality that transcends to a hairstyle designed with this inherent tension in mind. The impression is a chic yet tormented soul, who struggles with the harshness of life but has a romantic melancholic side to her.

“She’s obviously a forward thinking woman with this kind of conflict in her,” said Eugene Souleiman. Tory Burch’s Spring ’13 show featured a windblown fishtail braid that exhibits the dichotomy of disheveled, yet complicated look. The color palette is just as emotional with natural looking tones against dense tones.

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2013 Hair Trends Each year new trends rise to the forefront, and 2013 is no different as Wella Professionals’ Global Creative Directors collaborated to identify four emerging styles that could influence bridal hiar. At the

ALLEGRA: The Object of Beauty (bottom)

Defined by the merging of Eastern experimental spirit with Western culture, Fusion embodies the contradictions of a modern day geisha meets club girl. There is a graceful and minimalistic elegance to this sculptured look.

Souleiman created a modern twist with a ponytail tied away from the crown and folded back on itself. This is a look that Wood says is “creativity gone to the next level.”

Allegra is an extreme contradiction to Echo because she escapes into the bright world of the decadent elite by completely embracing the ostentatious culture she was born into. Her hair is healthy and clean, embodying her perfection. The color palette is a brazen gold, rose gold, platinum, green gold - all precious metals that are refined and bespoke as if they were created just for her.

10th Annual International Trend Vision Awards, Wella Professionals revealed these trends in a collection inspired by the Sound of Color.

World renowned stylists and Global Creative Directors, Eugene Souleiman (Care and Styling) and Josh Wood (Color), embarked on a mission to create looks that explore the synergy of aesthetic beauty and the world of music. With that, four new trends - Fusion, Decibel, Echo, and Allegra – materialized, with each one personifying the inextricable link between sound and color.

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FUSION: The Worldly Spirit (top)

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Bar Mitzvah Report Jason kalili may 18, 2013

Eternity cruiser by Electra cruise ship newport beach Sharon Kalili (mom) with the help of Jeannie from details details who was hired for the day of. Jason plays water polo and has a love for ocean and beach so we chose the nautical theme, it was a very stubble touch not to overboard with the nautical. Very chic and mature.

Jason was very pleased.

Floral Design by: La Vonnes Invitation by: Megan Lin. Sharon’s dress was sacks on line and leora’s Bloomingdale’s.

Hair & Makeup: Parvaneh at Bellagio Newport coast.

Caricatooris: Deb Allen. icecream sandwich: Cool Haus.

Photo Booth : Photo Booth Pro Video Booth: Danceheads Entertainment Concept/ DJ: Digital Motion Entertainment (Dj Payman) & Eternity/ Eric Miles. lighting: Vti Sky. Photo & Video : Navid Studio.

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Aroos Experts

Legally Smart

By Aroos guest columnist and attorney Christopher K. Jafari Your life is perfect. You have a great source of income, you live in a beautiful neighborhood, and to summarize, things just couldn’t get any better. One day you receive an express mail package. You carefully open the package and expose yourself to the end of your perfect life. Your heart drops, you start to sweat, your hands shake and your lips quiver as you whisper what’s written in the infamous all-caps bold font, “YOU ARE BEING SUED.” Oh boy are you screwed.

Every twenty seconds, a new lawsuit is filed in America. Every year, thousands of Californian residents become victims of malicious lawsuits served against them.

The results of these wrongful accusations are like a nightmare for many; from paying millions of dollars in settlement agreements, to losing all of your assets, or simply spending the rest of your life waking up behind the cold rusty bars of a state prison.

The key solution to protecting yourself from such legal attacks is to simply “BE LEGALLY SMART”.

Rather than going to law school, the easiest way to being legally smart is by hiring someone who actually is: a lawyer. This does not mean you should hire a lawyer the moment you find yourself in a legal binge. Especially in the State of California, where those that know the law rule those that don’t, establishing a long-lasting relationship with a trustworthy and dependable lawyer is an absolute must. Here are a few steps to help you choose the right lawyer: 1. Use the right resources. Using credible resources such as the State Bar of California (calbar.ca.gov) will point you towards the right direction. All of the attorneys list-

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ed on the state bar’s website have been certified through the California State Bar, which means they specifically have an understanding of the complex laws of California.

2. You are the one doing the hiring, not the lawyer. Have the mentality that you are not desperately seeking a lawyer, but rather the lawyers are desperately seeking you. Take the time to interview at least two to three lawyers before choosing one. Ask questions relevant to your needs. If you’re

currently in the middle of signing a contract or being served with a lawsuit, ask the lawyer how many cases similar to yours he or she has handled. Also, don’t be hesitant to ask them how much these cases will typically cost and how long they can last.

3. Don’t be fooled. Henry Bougham once said, “A lawyer is a learned gentleman who rescues your estate from you enemies and keeps it to himself.” What he may have meant was to not find yourself rushed to sign a contract without considering other offers. Also, don’t be fooled by attorneys

overwhelming you with legal terms you’re unfamiliar with. If you don’t understand what they’re talking about, humor them by asking them to repeat what they said in plain English.

Once you have hired a lawyer, it is necessary to take a few extra steps to protect yourself from lawsuits. For starters, always keep everything on file; whether it’s bills you receive in the mail or business letters from your clients. This simple step has saved millions of Americans from losing cases served upon them. Furthermore, never sign any contract or agreement without the consent of your lawyer. It is common practice for many business firms to sneak in technical terminology in order to fool you into getting screwed with extra costs you may not be aware of. Most importantly, never attempt to fill out any legal forms or documents on your own. Although having your lawyer do it will cost legal fees, it will potentially save you thousands of dollars by simply doing it the right way. For example, when it comes to immigration law, the simple mistake of misspelling a certain city or checking the wrong box may result in another year of delay in getting U.S. citizenship.

By having dependable lawyer and taking these simple precautions you will basically have an impenetrable defense against the vampires of today who wish to suck out all the wealth and assets you have worked so hard to attain. Remember, being protected by a lawyer is like having your very own super hero by your side. Or as a famous Japanese proverb once said, “There are two people who can change black to white- Painters and and Lawyers.”

Noushin Dehnadi, Esq.

Christopher K. Jafari, Esq.

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