November 2022 | Beverly Hills Living

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Welcome, November!

The greatest season of the year is in full swing. We share the endless ways one can get involved and lend a hand during the season of family, giving, ad gratitude. At Beverly Hills Living, we’re grateful for life, grateful for family and friends, for health, blessings, air to breathe and a wonderful community to live in. Thank you for being part of our publication, we are so thankful for YOU!

"This is a wonderful day. I’ve never seen it before” – Maya Angelou

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ARCHITECTURE

David Ke David Ke | Design Collaborative Studio, Inc. davidk@dkdcsarchitecture.com 626-536-2913 DKDCSArchitecture.com

LEGAL SERVICES

Jeff Monahan Business & Entertainment Law 310-499-4493 jeff@monahanlegal.com monahanlegal.com

COUTURE DESIGN

Saverio Pisano Italian Designer Couture & Tailoring 323-273-6831 patternmaker-tailor.net

WEALTH MANAGEMENT

Michael Todd, OPFM

OnPoint Financial Management 9465 Wilshire Blvd Suite 300 | Beverly Hills, CA 90212 323-243-9129 mike@onpointfinancialmanagement.com

IN-HOME CARE

Larry Anthony Right at Home 499 Canon Drive 310-691-1192 rightathome.net/beverly-hills

HOME SAFETY & PROTECTION

David R. Corio Regional VP ACS Security 310-362-5655 info@acssecurity.com acssecurity.com

HEALTH & LONGEVITY

Dr. Samuel Lebovici

Total Regenerative Medical Health 866-642-0892 info@totalrmh.com totalrmh.com

REAL ESTATE

Traci Fellows Fellows Luxury Group DRE# 01019413 213-408-9912 traci@fellowsluxurygroup.com fellowsluxurygroup.com

ELECTROLYSIS WITH IMPACT AT DANA ELISE SOLUTIONS

ADVOCATE AND ALLY OF THE LGBTQ COMMUNITY

her early 20s, Dana Elise has felt a kinship with the LGBTQ community. “In the beginning, I was there for the friendships, the parties, and the joyful defiance of the Pride Parade. But when AIDS began ravaging the gay community and claiming the lives of far too many, I began volunteering with AIDS Project LA and became an advocate,” shares Elise.

Since

This advocacy extended to her work as an electrologist, and at a time when there was no internet, no cell phones, no blogs, no easy ways for transgender people to connect — and certainly no insurance coverage for anything transrelated — Elise developed a word-ofmouth reputation as a woman who was ready, willing, and able to help transgender people transform their lives to live fully as they saw themselves. As a longtime advocate and ally of the LGBTQ community, Elise opened her own company, Dana Elise Solutions, a transgender-friendly environment specializing in Accelerated Electrolysis — a process where two electrologists simultaneously work on a client to clear a large area of unwanted hair in half the time.

This spirit lives on at Dana Elise Solutions, where Elise has created a safe harbor for her beloved transgender clients, and helped over 3,000 people transition, to date.

Prior to gender-affirming surgery, transgender clients need to prepare themselves, body, mind, and spirit. This is not an easy journey to undertake, and everyone who seeks to make this transition is extremely brave and truly committed. For 1.5 to 2 years prior to surgery, there are monthly mandatory electrolysis sessions to clear or sculpt hair on the face and genital area, in addition to sessions needed to remove unwanted body hair. Electrolysis — even Accelerated Electrolysis — is time-intensive, intimate work, and Elise has been there to listen with open ears and an open heart as clients tell their stories. Stories of abandonment by family, loss of employment, danger for daring to move through the world exactly as one is. Stories of beauty, connection, wild hope, and fierce determination to claim the right to love as one’s truest self. (And of course, hours of electrolysis means plenty of time to just spill the latest tea!)

These past two years in the pandemic have brought challenges to us all — isolation, anxiety, fear, grief, to name but a few. These challenges were compounded for many transitioning clients as they waited to hear if their surgery would be canceled after so many years of preparation. Elise faced this last challenge head on. “We secured letters of support from plastic

surgeons, clients, and community advocates, as well as working with members of the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology to have a new law enacted that deemed Physician-Ordered Electrolysis an essential service. Three months later, the new law was in place ensuring clients were able to resume services with minimal interruption,” says Elise.

Elise is a longtime contributor to the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, and annually donates hours of electrolysis and medical spa treatments to support fundraising events. Each year, Dana Elise Solutions also donates a full year of electrolysis services to one transgender veteran to prepare them for their surgery and thank them for their service, as well as provides pro bono services to abuse survivors and underserved members of an already-marginalized community whose dreams would be out of reach because they lack the resources needed for extensive treatment.

“The transitional process can be very lonely so to have a place to come have these treatments is wonderful,” says Elise. “We’re the first company Los Angeles county signed on for Electrolysis and have helped around 3,000+ transition.”

Photo by Jim Jordan

Elise is proud to work in partnership with the LGBTQ community, UCLA, Cedars Sinai, St. John’s Children’s Hospital, Kaiser Permanente, LA Care MediCal and other insurance providers, along with renowned surgeons, dermatologists, endocrinologists, and psychologists, to ensure a safe, loving, and smooth transition for her transgender clients.

With a stellar reputation for excellence, artistry, attention to detail, honesty, and attentive client care Elise also boasts a client list of top Hollywood talent, corporate, and entertainment industry executives, and Los Angelenos.

Elise shared that "it truly takes a village” and she couldn't do it without the support of her incredible business partner Karen Wolfe and a dedicated team of Electrologists, Registered Nurses and Doctors.

danaelise.com, 310-550-5566 450 N Bedford Dr #200, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Jim Jordan

Interview by Arielle Harris

GIVING THANKS AND GIVING BACK

— by Alexia Rubin

Meister Eckhart, a 13th century mystic, wrote, “If the only prayer you said in your whole life was ‘thank you,’ that would suffice.” The holiday season is always an appropriate time to take a few minutes, pause, and reflect on the gifts you’ve been given, the people you love and cherish and the opportunities you are afforded in life. It’s also a wonderful time to give back.

Charities to Consider Volunteering or Donating Los Angeles Mission

The Los Angeles Mission gives back to low-income individuals and families in need by providing perishable food items and toiletries through a weekly Food Box program. You may make donations at losangelesmission.org

Los Angeles Regional Food Bank

Volunteer for a few hours of your time at the LA Food Bank and help provide food for 2 million people in Los Angeles County who face food insecurity. To sign up, visit lafoodbank.org/volunteer/

Food on Foot

The Food on Foot organization has given out food, clothing, shoes, and blankets every Sunday in Hollywood for over 20 years. On Thanksgiving Day, they are planning to distribute more than 500 meals.

For more information, visit foodonfoot.org

Cat Cafe Lounge

Join Los Angeles' only non-profit Cat Cafe by taking care of rescue kittens and cats. To volunteer, visit catcafelounge.com

School on Wheels

Volunteer at School on Wheels by tutoring and mentoring children from grades K-12 living in shelters, motels, vehicles, group foster homes, and the streets of Southern California. To help students, visit schoolonwheels.org

Wounded Warrior Project

Dedicated to helping veterans and service members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or wound while serving in the military on or after September 11, 2001, this charity focuses on the 52,000 service men and women injured in recent conflicts, as well as the 500,000 living with invisible wounds. Visit woundedwarriorproject.org to learn more.

Meet

the Etehad family: Beverly Hills residents, students, neighbors, and business owners, who represent an embodiment of the city’s familial, communal and civic values.

Simon Etehad, founder of Etehad Law on Rodeo Drive, and Malissa Etehad, a Kaiser Permanente pharmacist and real estate manager, have built their life in Beverly Hills, raising their four children – Ella, 12, Yael 11, Liana, 7, and Elan, 3, and Spot, their one-year-old simply adorable Goldendoodle. While Malissa is a Beverly Hills native, both a graduate of Horace Mann and Beverly Hills High School, Simon, born in Iran and raised in Israel, has built his life, education, and livelihood in law and litigation right here in the States.

Simon, who fled with his family from Iran to Israel during a very turbulent period, came to the States at the age of 17 with very little. He had to work at two jobs to get himself through various academic degrees that allowed him finally to achieve his life-long dream of working for the service of others as a practicing attorney in the United States. “The inspiration that sparked my decision to become an attorney was actually my desire to serve this country which offered me refuge. I wanted to work for the Federal Government,” says Simon. Unfortunately, before he could fulfill this dream, he sustained an injury that led to multiple back surgeries. Fortuitously, his experiences with the impact of this injury

pivoted his career toward civil law and the clients he now represents who have also sustained lifechanging injuries.

“As an attorney who deals with countless clients who have sustained life-changing injuries, I have no doubt that my own health challenges allowed me to advocate much more zealously on behalf of my clients,” says Simon.

Malissa, on the other hand, pursued a doctorate in pharmaceuticals and has been a licensed clinical pharmacist for over 15 years at Kaiser Permanente. “I just always knew I wanted to be in the healthcare field. Growing up with a brother with Down Syndrome, health and medications were always a big component in my life. That's really what led me to become a pharmacist,” shares Malissa.

Though involved in differing professional fields, Simon and Malissa found one another through their love of Judaism and Israel. The two met at the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) event. Where at the time, Simon was on the Board of Directors, and Malissa as a guest of an event held by the FIDF. Not knowing his position in the organization, Malissa mistakenly assumed he needed assistance getting into the event. The couple now looks back on that fateful day and laugh. “She was trying to help me get in, but little did she know, I was part of the organization that put the event together,” laughs Simon. Ever since then, the two have been each other’s support system while building their

careers and growing their family.

Founding and operating his own law firm, Etehad Law in Beverly Hills, Simon’s success and achievement in law and litigation is undeniable. “I take tremendous pride in having a practice on Rodeo Drive. Together with our staff of over a dozen, we have the ability to spend our time helping countless clients navigate a sometimesbewildering legal system,” states Simon. “Etehad Law is in the very heart of Beverly Hills and it is a product of not only my hard work, but also the support and love from my family.”

Malissa also attributes her remarkable recent success in real estate, despite her role as a very full-time mom and clinical pharmacist, to that same love and support from her family. “I am lucky to have a husband who really supports me and a great family which allows me to be able to do what I set my mind to do. Believe me, it takes a lot of attention to both work and family to achieve what I’ve managed to do when you have such a full plate. Since my decision five years ago to be the best in my field, I have not only acquired multiple properties but I have been successful in managing them myself! People would tell me I was crazy and had way too much on my plate, but that never stopped me because I always knew Simon and my family had my back!”

With the common throughline of family, support, community, and faith between both partners, it is no surprise they have passed on

"Sukkot allows us to give thanks for nature around us in this time of harvest."

— Simon Etehad

these values to their children and find a home in Beverly Hills to welcome such a mindset.

“As I look at how this world is changing drastically before our very eyes,” says Simon, “I am very conscious, and dare I say, concerned, about how best to raise good, kind, compassionate, and socially responsible children who will grow into good, kind, compassionate, and socially responsible adults.” Part of paving the way for their kids, the Etehad family has been heavily involved in community projects such as the FIDF and supporting their local Synagogue in Beverly Hills. Their eldest daughter, Ella, recently celebrated her Bat Mitzvah. “She chose to donate all of her monetary Bat Mitzvah gifts to the FIDF,” Simon adds with pride. “She was able to donate over $50,000 for our brave soldiers and perform a great mitzvah. My hope and prayer is that her heart will continue to be prompted to perform great mitzvahs throughout her lifetime, and that her siblings will do the same –prompt others to follow her example and many others like it,” states Simon.

The Etehad family also continues their community work and cares very much for all the people of Beverly Hills. But what drives them in their everyday lives? “No matter who we meet, our goal is to leave someone better than we found them.” Whether it’s through business, family values, faith, or politics, the Etehad family wants to make sure their surrounding community only improves. “I am eternally grateful for the life I am living and that I can provide a good home and a good education for my children,” reminisces Simon: “We love living here.”

"Sukkot is one of my favorite Jewish holidays. It is an autumn holiday for Jews that follows shortly after the holiest day on the Jewish calendar, which is Yom Kippur, the Day of Atonement. During Sukkot, the "little hut" or "sukkah" that Jews live in during the weeklong holiday symbolizes two major things.

First, the sukkah, or flimsy little hut we build in our front or backyards, represents the temporary shelters the Israelites lived in during their 40 years of wandering from Egypt to the Promised Land. Second, and as important, this temporary shelter symbolizes the agricultural society, where a farmer would sleep next to his harvest and have gratitude for the bountiful harvest in the upcoming year, as well as the abundant rain in the upcoming year.

A Jew is supposed to wake up every morning, and the first words to leave his lips are supposed to be "Modeh Ani", which says, "thank you, God". So, in essence, for Jews, "gratitude" is a fundamental religious sentiment, and the holiday of Sukkot brings this home in a way that no other holiday does. While you sit with your family to have your meals in the sukkah, or even sometimes sleep in your sukkah, you get to appreciate and be grateful for what you have, knowing that everything around you is only temporary. Moreover, just like a farmer who works hard during the year to have a good harvest, you still always need God's help to have a bountiful year."

— Simon Etehad

WINTER RIDING CYCLING IN ITALIAN STYLE

— by Alexia Rubin

With the winter season and the holidays just around the corner, there’s one Rodeo Drive boutique that should be on your radar: luxury Italian menswear brand Battistoni. It’s a classic Italian luxury brand that stands for timeless clothing and bespoke suits for men. One who originated in Rome by designer Guglielmo Battistoni in 1946 and has since made its way West. With beginnings as a custom shirt atelier, Battistoni has grown into an archetypal highend Italian menswear brand, excelling in pristine attention to detail, trendsetting, and exceptional tailoring.

Set in Rome, tucked away on a street located at 61A Via Condotti, Guglielmo first started to design his custom shirts to pay his way through art school. He soon realized shirt-making was his passion and decided to go full time on his brand. Battistoni has grown into a full collection, featuring bespoke and ready-to-wear suits along with accessories and leather goods.

Francis Ford Coppola, Roman Coppola and Eric Rutherford are some of the many stars that have favored wearing these handcrafted suits. Popularity of the brand led to launching two flagship boutiques located in Rome and its first US boutique in Beverly Hills designed by architects Emiliano Vitolo and Giulio Baiocco. The striking flagship outpost features beautiful details like 1960s paneling and 17th century ceiling frescos, while also utilizing materials like walnut, leather, bronze and travertine stone to capture the luxurious and sophisticated Italian essence.

Photos courtesy Battistoni

The 6,500-square-foot space is perfect for hosting the upcoming Beverly Hills Living and Battistoni celebration in November. The exclusive VIP event will be held at the flagship store featuring all the luxe inventory and celebrating the Beverly Hills Living magazine’s 1st anniversary.

The luxe inventory will feature a new exclusive cycling line collection from Battistoni, including cycling shorts, jerseys, and

helmets along with cycling accessories such as backpacks, bike sets, and glove boxes. Battistoni crafts premium cycling apparel for pros and everyday riders … and their Italian flare is expanding in the US . . . the fit is perfect, and the warmth is great for fall and winter riding. The cycling collection will ensure great style and functionality while cycling. Now one can explore the beautiful California winter weather in style. Be sure to visit battistoni.com to shop the collection.

MR. C HOTEL HOSTS WOW CREATIONS FOR EMMY LIFESTYLE GIFTING SUITE

— by Jessica Varone

On Friday, September 9, 2022, WOW Creations, a Los Angelesbased celebrity marketing agency, partnered with Mr. C Hotel in Beverly Hills to produce this year’s annual WOW Creations Lifestyle Gifting Suite to celebrate the 74th annual Emmy Awards and welcomed the Emmy nominees, Hollywood influencers, screen legends, sport stars, reality stars and more.

Brands and services came together to showcase their unique offerings. Such brands included Beauty Kitchen, Grande Maison Fine Linens, Gelato and Angels, Buzz Box Cocktails, Beverly High Rye Whiskey, Dr. John Burd,

Hales Parker, Skin Sutra and many more.

WOW Creations is owned by twin brothers Mark and Matthew Harris, who in addition to owning WOW Creations, host their weekly radio show “The Taste-makers,” have appeared on two seasons of “Storage Wars” on A&E Network. WOW Creations has partnered with ABC’s “The Bachelor,” “Bachelor Pad,” The Recording Academy, The Grammy’s Miss America, Miss Universe, Miss USA, TV Land Awards, TBS, Canadian Country Music awards, Chris Evert Celebrity Tennis Challenge and many more events around the country.

▲ Mark & Matthew Harris with the Emmy Nominee Christopher McDonald from "Hacks"

▲ Mark & Matthew Harris with Emmy Nominee Arian Moayed from "Succession"

▲ Tiffany Johnson, Miss California USA 2022 with KUOLMI jewelry, a Slovenia coal-based jewelry company

Photos courtesy Harris Brothers & Jessica Varone

THE LASHELLE EFFECT

LASHELLE ULLIE USING SKIN HEALTH AS SELF-WELLNESS

— by Arielle Harris

Lashelle Ullie, founder of The Lashelle Effect Atelier on Canon Drive in Beverly Hills, is bringing a new meaning of wellness to skin health. Ullie grew up in the world of beauty, raised by a family that took fashion, sophistication, and skincare seriously. “My grandmother said that if you take care of yourself, you can take a gentleman anywhere” says Ullie. Though he initially planned to go into fashion, sketching stylish designs at a young age, funding was scarce. To save for fashion school, Ullie decided to go to a community college and work to pay future tuition.

At 17 years old, he started as a stock boy at Estee Lauder. Constantly eager to dip his hands and brushes in the beauty space, Ullie jumped at opportunities to do women’s makeup at events. Recognizing his talents, his superiors allowed him to do makeup and skincare, which would be the starting point of his 20-plus-year career in all things skin. Throughout his career, he’s made his way across every beauty counter and brand: Neiman Marcus, Chanel, Saint Laurent, Tom Ford, Bobbi Brown, MAC and many more. From Macy’s to Sephora, he was trained by brands directly and mastered the field of skincare and makeup.

For the next five years, however, Ullie went into men’s grooming, landing a job working for Damone Roberts, a famous men’s eyebrow groomer. With the focus on male clientele, Ullie noticed the positive impact the physical touch, pampering, and grooming had on these clients. He questioned why this form of self care was not more normalized and commonplace among the male demographic. From that point forward, Ullie wanted to use his work to continue doing what he was best at in his field and address this prevalent stigma surrounding the concept of a man’s form of self care and skin health.

Ullie’s Beverly Hills boutique salon has been successfully open for over two and half years and has catered to clients like Kelly Rowland, Toni Braxton, Pat Cleveland, Robi Reed, Emma Watson, Johnny Galecki and Toni Collette.

“Many men didn’t see makeup and skin care as self care,” says Ullie. “We don’t need to see beauty like it’s marketed towards women. We can see it as universal wellness. Toxic masculinity has held men back for so long. When another man is pushing this concept of skin wellness, it inspires more men to partake; they can be in touch with that intimacy and therapeutic touch that is often categorized as feminine or being ‘for’ women.”

Ullie works with all types of men, including trans men, and is proud to see that the world is in a reboot and men are too. “It’s important that men see each other, say, do, and demonstrate their participation in skin health to get peers to follow and normalize it,” says Ullie. “Skin protects you so why shouldn’t you take care of it? Are you not taking care of it because it seems frivolous? You think you don’t have enough time? Is it too feminine? You have to pay attention to skin, in a way, to understand yourself. You have to look inside to care for the outside and make the inside feel better. When we throw away the notion that skin and beauty is for women only, we as a society can begin to heal old deep-rooted mindsets.”

Overall, Ullie continues to promote overall skin health as part of lifestyle medicine and continuum care for everybody. His motto “Self Respect through Self Care” is always integrated across his practice; as a firm believer that skin health should be incorporated and heavily considered in a health care plan just as much as anything else, Ullie is introducing how beauty can go beyond skin deep.

In addition to his salon work, Ullie provides free massage and skin therapy treatments to cancer survivors and those in substance abuse recovery through his foundation, I Am Back.

The Lashelle Effect Atelier salon is located at 338 N. Canon Drive (Salon 90210). For appointments and reservations, call (323) 571-3749 or email lashelle@lashelleullie.com.

Photos courtesy Lashelle Ullie

REAL ESTATE BROKERAGE FELLOWS LUXURY GROUP LAUNCHES IN BEVERLY HILLS

— by Arielle Harris

With over 25 years of experience selling luxury real estate, Traci Fellows has earned her reputation as a leading market expert, formidable negotiator, bold client advocate, and unstoppable visionary in the real estate industry.

Leading the team at Fellows Luxury Group, she is a Certified Real Estate Negotiation Expert, Certified Luxury Home Marketing Specialist, the exclusive real estate expert and essayist for Beverly Hills Living Magazine, and an esteemed member of the Beverly Hills Chamber of Commerce.

With a constantly growing social media influence, she has an expansive international reach and delivers smart, original marketing campaigns that are as fresh, engaging, and unforgettable as she is. Her winning personality and knowledge have led her to appear on HGTV’s House Hunters. She is deeply driven to improve the lives of others, donating 10% of her professional fees to organizations who feed, clothe, and provide services to those in need.

Traci thrives on sharing her extensive knowledge of the local market to help clients curate their perfect lifestyles through shrewd property investments. Whether they desire a dream home or are looking to sell a luxury estate, Traci is always one step ahead—instinctively anticipating her clients’ needs and ready to spring into action with her talented team and partners behind her.

She prides herself on being authentic, loyal, and transparent—building trust through both honesty and an innovative approach. Her collaborative, fun energy inspires confidence and creates ease as she brilliantly brings all facets of a transaction together. As a thought leader and trendsetter, Traci has inspired her clients to create generational wealth by providing private access to esteemed Wealth Management Professionals and offering client services that always go above and beyond.

Traci also spent over 12 years in Private Wealth Management, and was a licensed securities trader with prestige Wall Street firms such as Goldman Sachs. Traci brings a inimitable finance mindset, which cultivates her personal mission to create wealth for her clients through real estate. Traci’s diverse background makes her indispensable in an increasingly competitive Los Angeles real estate market.

When Traci takes time for work-life balance, she finds the greatest joy in pursuing a healthy and active lifestyle, navigating her Sea Ray up the coast for a day in Newport Beach, and exploring off-the-beaten-path wonders of Paris with her husband and mini-schnauzer, Spencer (an influencer in his own right).

Take the next step with Traci Fellows and Fellows Luxury Group by calling 213-408-9912 or visiting fellowsluxurygroup.com.

Photos courtesy Traci Fellows

FANCY FEASTS: ELEGANT IDEAS FOR THANKSGIVING DINNER

— by Jessica Varone

Tis the season to reflect on all we are grateful for. Tuck into any one of these fine and fancy feasts as you count your culinary blessings.

DINE OUT

FELLOW LA

An innovative, thoughtfully sourced fine dining menu and wine list in a polished restaurant. (310)208-1071, fellow.la

1071 Glendon Ave, Los Angeles

THE MAYBOURNE

The Maybourne Beverly Hills puts luxury in the limelight, inside and out. The epitome of West Coast charm. They will offer a 3 course menu at $185 per person from 11am to 9pm at The Terrace and will have live music starting at 12pm including a duo-pianist and singer. (310)860-7800, maybournebeverlyhills.com

225 N Canon Dr, Beverly Hills

THE BELVEDERE AT THE PENINSULA

Signature restaurant at The Peninsula Beverly Hills. 310-788-2306, peninsula.com

9882 South Santa Monica Blvd, ground floor, Beverly Hills

TERRANEA

Terranea Resort invites guests to celebrate with its annual seaside Traditions, featuring festive offerings beginning with Thanksgiving and continuing through New Year’s Day. (866)261-5873, terranea.com

Terranea Resort, 100 Terranea Way, Rancho Palos Verdes

HOST AT-HOME

At these top Thanksgiving take-home restaurants and shoppes, you can pick up prepared turkey or traditional sides (or both, in some cases). Contact each location for details and be sure to order in advance!

Erewhon

All-organic grocer just opened their Beverly Hills location. Order ahead for organic, gourmet Thanksgiving dinners and sides. 323.370.7001, Erewhonmarket.com

7660 Beverly Blvd A, Los Angeles

Eataly

Century City

The chefs and experts at Eataly are making Turkey Day easy by offering a family-style, Italian-inspired feast that comes with reheating instructions and is available for pickup.

Takeout details: $229 and serves four people. How to order: Order by November 21 by emailing la-preorders@eataly. com. Available for pickup on November 22 and 23. (213)310-8000, eataly.com

10250 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles

Bristol Farms

Bristol Farms has an amazing program of pre-cooked holiday meals that can be picked up either on Thanksgiving Day or the day before. Everything’s been cooked, and just needs about 1-2 hours of reheating. Organic Turkeys, Smoked Turkey, Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Honey Glazed Ham, an extensive offering of delicious sides and more are all available. (310)248-2804, bristolfarms.com

9039 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood

SAVE ROOM FOR DESSERT

La Provence Patisserie & Cafe

An authentic French patisserie with a large selection of viennoiserie and stylish French pastries.

(310)888-8833, laprovencecafe.com

8950 W Olympic Blvd Suite 110, Beverly Hills

Pompadour

A minimalist, boutique pastry shop.

@pompadour.bh,

9466 Charleville Blvd, Beverly Hills

Photos courtesy The Maybourne

Photos courtesy Pompadour

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BEYOND BEAUTY EASY SOLUTIONS TO COMMON BEAUTY PROBLEMS

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▼ Want your body to feel smooth?

Use a lotion with no fragrance, it is perfect for everyone, and especially for people with sensitive skin. Fragrance in your lotions can do the opposite for hydrating and can make your skin dry from the harsh ingredients.

▲ Face feeling inflamed?

Try red light therapy in the comfort of your own home. There are masks that emit red light onto the face which can improve the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and decrease inflammation as the wavelengths penetrate deeply into the skin to boost collagen.

Need to fix your puffy under eyes?

Put some under-eye patches on! They work best by decreasing puffiness which can also decrease the visibility of darkness.

Is your makeup always rubbing off?

We know how frustrating it can be when you spend time out of your day doing your makeup for it to only come off an hour later.

Try a setting spray to keep your makeup in place, it works wonders!

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If you’ve tried everything to get rid of your stubborn acne, then you should try an anti-fungal (dandruff) shampoo as a face wash. Treating the yeast inside the bacteria is what gets rid of the fungal acne.

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Stop spraying perfume on your clothing and start spraying perfume on your skin. Spray on your wrists and the sides of your neck.

▲ Suffering from skin issues no matter what you do?

If you're giving up on using every and any product to help your skin look and feel better then try drinking bone broth everyday! Bone broth is great for antiaging and improves your hair, skin and nails all while healing your gut.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Beverly Hills based celebrity makeup artist Tatiyana Elias is renowned for her expertise in creating natural, glowing skin. It’s this key principle that drives a signature style that is both natural and luminous.

www.tatiyana.com

GIVING A SMILE FOUNDATION BRINGS LIFE TO THE FORGOTTEN ELEMENT IN CHILDREN’S HEALTHCARE

— by Morgan Langworthy

here is a forgotten word in healthcare and it is right on the tip of your tongue. Well, the tongue, the teeth, and everything in between. Dental!

As adults, we have the power to direct and lead our healthcare journey, but really, the journey is dictated by the healthcare we had access to in our youth. Our oral health is often put far too low on the list of health priorities. We aim to change that with the Giving a Smile Foundation.

In the last year, the Giving a Smile Foundation has provided hundreds of children with professional, free dental care so they can maintain a bright smile and prevent oral health problems such as cavities, gum disease, tooth decay, and more.

Imagine a child in your community, who does not have access to a clean toothbrush and was never taught how to brush their teeth correctly. Naturally, plaque will build up in their mouths resulting in cavities. The real danger lies beyond cavities (which are really just infections in your mouth) to the big scary words in healthcare: cancer, asthma, Alzheimer's, stroke, and more. The same plaque on their teeth is the plaque that can be found in clogged arteries.

Children without access to dental care are not just left with poor dental hygiene, they are slowly building future medical bills. Giving a Smile Foundation works to bridge the gap for youth in our community who do not have access to dental care.

Our mission is to help underprivileged children and young adults gain access to preventative dental care to keep their teeth and gums healthy. With an emphasis on patient-centered care and a passion for building connections in the local community, we aim to help families improve the oral health of children so they don’t face dental health issues in later adolescence or adulthood.

When children come in for their treatment, the Giving a Smile Foundation team is waiting with open arms to greet them and talk through what to expect that day.

Each kid will have four stops on their dental adventure!

Hygiene, to clean their teeth, take x-rays, and identify anything that may need more attention.

Restorative care is where they will have any potential cavities cleaned and filled.

Specialty care is for any child that needs care for their gums, orthodontia, or even have a tooth pulled.

Dental Education is where the kids learn how to brush, floss, and even receive nutritional coaching. They learn the importance of oral hygiene and how best to maintain it. Teeth cleanings and exams are critical but those can be short-term solutions if they do not learn the crucial basics of dental self care.

In addition to our team of accomplished Doctors, we invite graduate students from UCLA to join every quarter in an effort to provide the best care to as many children as possible.

During our last event, one child walked in with mysterious dental pain and walked out pain free with all four wisdom teeth extracted! Our goal is health, in the mouth and in the mind. We walk the path of oral health together with our patients, navigating the twists and turns hand-in-hand.

Armed with the knowledge to take care of their oral health, each child leaves smiling, feeling empowered by their clean and healthy teeth, ready to take a bite out of life!

Founded by Dr. Rodney Raanan and Dr. Justin Raanan, The Giving a Smile Foundation hopes to continue to provide quality dental services for families in need. Next time you think about health, remember the importance of dental. We invite all to join Giving a Smile Foundation to start making a lifetime of difference in our community.

(310) 205-5300, rifkinraanan.com, 414 N Camden Dr #1280, Beverly Hills

Photo Credit: Valentina Socci Photography

NOVEMBER EVENTS

— by Jessica Varone

November 2 | Business with Bosse | Sant’olina @ The Beverly Hilton

Join Mayor Lili Bosse and other community members for light bites and drinks at Sant’olina – a melting pot of Mediterranean cuisine with a Southern California spin. 5:30-7PM

November 6 | Doggy Daze 90210 | Roxbury Park–Wiggly Field

Join us for the 12th Annual Beverly Hills Doggy Daze 90210™ at Roxbury Park’s “Wiggly Field” for this exciting pet extravaganza that will surely ignite joy amongst pet lovers and animal fanatics of all ages! Featuring a pet parade, pet talent show (so get your pets ready!), pet-related and pet-friendly vendors, adoptions, food trucks and more! A fun day for all!

11-3PM, Free November 11 | Veterans Day

November 13 | Beverly Hills Sculpture Park and Architectural History Tour

| Beverly Gardens Park |Featuring a tailored selection of our historic and worldrenowned public art in Beverly Gardens Park, this curated tour will focus on important works, including the prestigious Henri Alfred Marie Jacqemart's Hunter and the Hounds, Ai Weiwei's Iron Root, and Roxy Paine's Erratic, among others. 11AM, beverlyhills.org/artwalk

November 17 | Rodeo Drive Holiday Lighting | All three blocks of Rodeo Drive | Ring in the holidays with Beverly Hills by witnessing Rodeo Drive light up! Enjoy fireworks, live performances, photo opportunities, stilt performers, food trucks, a beer and wine garden, and more. 5-8PM, Free, beverlyhills.org/holidaysbh November 18-27 | LA Auto Show | LA Convention Center

The show is your one-stop-shop for comparison shopping cars, trucks, SUVs, electric vehicles and more, without any sales pressure. Tickets $18-$100, laautoshow.com

November 18 - January 22, 2023 | LA Zoo Lights | LA Zoo

A nighttime light experience that debuted in 2014. This year will introduce a brand-new experience with over 30 new animal lantern displays and several interactive experiences. 5-10:30PM, lazoo.org

November 22 - December 17 | Invincible – The Musicale | The Wallis Featuring the music of Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo, reimagines the timeless story of Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet for the 21st century through an intricate weaving of the four-time Grammy® Award winners and 2022 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductees’ legendary catalog and inspired new songs. Tickets available at thewallis.org

November 23 - January 1, 2023 | Holiday Ice-Skating Rink | Pershing Square

The hottest place to chill during the holidays, now back for a season of outdoor ice skating in the heart of downtown LA. Check site for ticket sale updates. holidayicerinkdowntownla.com

November 24 | Annual Thanksgiving Stuffing | Big Sunday Office

Big Sunday’s goal is to assemble 3,000 bags full of delicious food for hungry and grateful people all over town. And, they will have a community breakfast for everyone with great music. One more thing: If you’re not comfortable being there in person, they also have ways for you to participate from home! 9AM-12PM, bigsunday.org

November 24 | Turkey Trot Los Angeles | LA City Hall Don’t miss LA’s best Thanksgiving tradition! Run/walk a 5K or 10K before you feast and help fundraise for The Midnight Mission. There’s also an adorable Widdle Wobble for the little trotters (ages 12 and under). Everyone is welcome! Starts @ 6:30AM, turkeytrot.la

November 27 | Menorah Lighting | Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills The Jewish festival of rededication, also known as the Festival of Lights Begins At Sundown, tebh.org

November 28 | Business with Bosse | The Belvedere at The Peninsula Beverly Hills | An elegant European Brasserie offers a blend of art and cuisine in a classic French-country aesthetic steeped in Southern California luxury 6-7:30PM, peninsula.com/en/beverly-hills

— by Jessica Varone

2022 is about to be a wrap. With movie theaters and straight-tostreaming services, there is an exciting slate of movies coming out in the final months of the year.

In theaters on Oct. 21

WENDELL & WILD

This stop motion horror film features two devious demon brothers facing their arch enemy with the help of nun Sister Helly. However, not all goes according to plan which leads to betrayal and thrilling consequences that the brothers have to solve.

Streaming on Netflix on Nov. 10

BLACK PANTHER: WAKANDA FOREVER

Wakanda Forever is a sequel to the Marvel Studios movie Black Panther. This movie is based on the superhero Black Panther, and how Wakanda has to fight and save their protection from invading forces after the King's death.

In theaters on Nov. 11 THE MENU

(Thriller) A young couple travels to a remote island to eat at an exclusive restaurant where the chef has prepared a lavish menu, with some shocking surprises. Cast includes Ralph Fiennes and Anya Taylor-Joy.

In theaters on Nov. 23

THE NOEL DIARY KC Bailey/Netflix

This Is Us favorite Justin Hartley stars as author Jake Turner, who returns home to settle his mother’s estate, but quickly finds himself trying to solve a family mystery with ties to his past.

Streaming on Netflix Dec. 9 EMPIRE OF LIGHT Academy Award winning director Sam Mendes, has directed a powerful and poignant story about human connection and the power of cinema. This movie is set in an English seaside town from the 1980’s.

In theaters on Dec. 9 AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER

The second movie in the Avatar Franchise is hitting theaters on December 9th. This epic science fiction film uncovers a story about the hardships and strengths the Sully Family has to go through.