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“Feel like a goddess every day, not just at the wedding.”
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you see someone standing in front of a boutique window, scribbling in a notebook, it might be Liana Mirzadeh. Calling her a seamstress is like calling Picasso a painter; Liana Mirzadeh is an artist. She takes notepads everywhere she goes (most of the time, but will use napkins if she leaves them at home!), and creates her distinctive style with inspiration from some of the most unlikely places: the colors around her at local ethnic markets, textures in a store window display, intricate hand-embroidery in traditional Indian dresses, the delicate hand-beading in vintage gowns and even wall art in a car wash in L.A. Her craft is creating the stuff of fairytales: handmade bridal gowns fit for a goddess. “Each bride is unique,” the designer says, and she adds that she designs dresses that are so varied, most brides will find something that is exactly what she’s been dreaming of. Autumn Silk wedding gowns are sold in three separate collections: “Signature,” for traditional and modern brides, “Modest,” for those who would like more coverage than some gowns offer, and “Luxury,” ball gowns simply dripping in lace and embroidery that the bride who has always imagined wearing a wedding dress fit for a princess will swoon over. Using top-quality materials, Liana Mirzadeh especially enjoys working with lace, chiffon and luxury lace. She promises that
this year’s collections will be even more over-the-top than her previous, and you can hear in her description of her work that this is an artist who enjoys and derives great personal satisfaction from her work. That satisfaction is passed on to her customers, of course, since the gowns they fall in love with were born in the mind of an artist, sometimes, quite literally, in her dreams. That’s right: sometimes Liana Mirzadeh wakes up to find herself sketching a dress design in the middle of the night. But don’t picture her in front of a sewing machine and sketch pad all the time, because this designer is constantly getting ideas from the world around her. “My addiction is to go to Little India in Cerritos,” she says, “where I search for beautiful textiles, crafts and jewelry made by artisans who still carry on the traditions and skills of their ancestors. I love to talk to people who work there. They can go for hours explaining how their garment-construction process works. Some outfits take 10 months to make and others, a few hours. One day I’m planning to visit India.” Designing vintage-inspired gowns is something she also enjoys, and it shows. She tries to incorporate old, discarded or forgotten bits of vintage needlework, using intricate hand-embroidery, beads and crystals. CVLUX.COM 2015
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This designer isn’t stuck in the past, though; she draws from it with her incredible eye for detail, and it certainly infuses many of her designs. She is anything but old-fashioned, however, and creates modern looks with equal skill. A study in delightfully-varied contrasts, Liana Mirzadeh says, “I also love modern and contemporary architecture, home design, and art. I try to incorporate a modern structure and feel to my design.” She goes on to talk about the inspiration she found in a car wash in Little Korea, LA: “I saw the most beautiful wall art in the car wash! Who knew? One day I’m planning to do a photo shoot there. It might sound crazy, but I want to see outside of the box, and create something very untraditional.” A savvy designer, Liana Mirzadeh also keeps her finger on the pulse of bridal fashion trends. Her description of what the current trends in bridalwear are as eclectic as her style: ballgown-style dresses with big tulle skirts, as well as some some simple, classic styles without lots of beading. She says shoulder details are in, and that she finds the illusion back trend in bridal gowns both sexy and demure. When asked about her plans for the future of Autumn Silk, the talented dress designer explains that she will continue to create magical wedding dresses. She also spoke about the bold new direction she is taking: a new line of clothing called Autumn Silk, designed for real women who should, as she says, “feel like a goddess every day, not just at the wedding.” A bright, Bohemian-inspired collection, this new line is also almost 100% silk, and each dress is one-of-a-kind or limited editions, and Liana Mirzadeh assures, “You don’t have to be a model to wear it.” Every garment is handmade with hand-woven and hand-printed fabric, a type of garment creation Liana Mirzadeh calls a disappearing art. She is excited about this new line, she says, because she can see real women wearing her designs while enjoying honeymoons, vacationing or just relaxing around the house.
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An in-depth conversation with funny lady Patricia Heaton.
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Y ou probably recognize Patricia Heaton from various television series: the sitcom, Everybody Loves Raymond, opposite Ray Romano, and most recently, The Middle, now on its seventh season on ABC. There’s something inherently likable about Patricia Heaton, whether she’s playing the long-suffering (and slightly higher-pitched) Debra on Everybody Loves Raymond, or more recently, Frankie Heck, The Middle’s upbeat but overworked matriarch.
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here’s an accessibility to Patricia, (or “Patty,” she says), but also an edge to her performances that complicates the roles she plays, making her more than just watchable, but also compelling. The accessibility is easily accounted for—viewers have watched her be a mother to a few different groups of children over the years.
On television, she’s been hitting all the right beats for more than a decade. Patricia credits The Middle’s two female show creators, Eileen Heisler and DeAnn Heline, with writing a dynamic family story, and with that, a dynamic mother figure. We can attribute much of The Middle’s popularity to its realistic (yet insistently funny) depiction of family life.
Everybody Loves Raymond aired from 1996 until 2005. We, the viewers, recognize ourselves in the thorough and unflinching way Heaton depicts motherhood—warts and all. For at least that half hour, we watch safely from our sofas, feeling understood. Like The Middle’s Frankie Heck, we resonate with feeling overwhelmed by our circumstances, but press on regardless, trying to do right by our families—if not gracefully— then at least with a killer sense of humor.
Patricia says viewers tell her all the time, “You guys looked right into my house,” to which she replies, “[the show creators] looked into mine, too.” This is the ultimate sign of successful television—it’s so realistic it becomes universal.
Of course, Patricia Heaton’s sense of humor is a bit more cultivated than most. “Would people in your regular life say you’re funny?” I ask her, during our interview. “Do you have to work at it, or does it come naturally?” With her customary modesty, Patricia says, “Most people would say I’m funny, I think. Or, at least that I have timing.”
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Personally, I love The Middle. I think it’s gutsy in the way most sitcoms aren’t. It doesn’t shy away from addressing issues of socioeconomic level or what it means to be working class; in fact, it swims comfortably in these subjects. The show feels like a throwback, raw in the way that Roseanne was, but without the undercurrents of melancholy. In The Middle, Frankie Heck navigates issues that matter to contemporary families all over America, such as dealing with a child’s learning disability or struggling to make ends meet in the current economic climate.
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“Most people would say I’m funny, I think. Or, at least that I have timing.”
And it makes sense that Patricia Heaton should feel so comfortable portraying motherhood on television: she has four sons. In fact, her own experience with child-rearing often coincided with that of the mothers she played on tv. “I was lucky,” she says, “because I got to be a mom and an actress at the same time.” When they were little, her kids would accompany her to the Everybody Loves Raymond set, she explains. At that time, her actual children were the same age as her t.v. children. Now, her kids are the same age as her “kids” on The Middle. “I’m lucky to have portrayed mothers at different times of their lives—in different cycles,” Patricia tells me. Debra on Everybody Loves Raymond is very different from Frankie on The Middle. Debra is a stay-at-home mom, while Frankie works as a dental hygienist. But there are still key similarities: both women deal with the day-to-day caretaking of a family, as well as dealing with outside pressures, like the challenge of being a working mom, or dealing with an overbearing mother-in-law. It’s a testament to Heaton’s acting skills that she can imbue the characters she plays with such complexity— as opposed to being one-dimensionally likable; the women she plays are interesting. I ask Patricia what she thought about people referring to Debra on Everybody Loves Raymond as a nag while the show was airing. “I remember reading at the time ‘oh the wife character is so mean,’ and I was surprised,” she says, “because I never read her that way when I got the script. But now when I watch it, I think, okay, maybe I see what they’re saying.”
Personally, I disagree—I think any “nagging” was 1) realistic and 2) crucial to the show. We needed that voice of reason to offset Raymond’s sometimes wishy-washy demeanor. “I think I might have been putting some of my own experiences into the character,” Patricia says. “I had really young kids and I was probably frustrated with my actual husband at the time.” In other words, we shouldn’t conflate Patricia with the characters she plays, but we can find a bit of her own life in her performances, and vice versa. In addition to realistically portraying motherhood, she doesn’t have any trouble playing a convincing wife, and for good reason. Celebrating 25 years of marriage this year, Heaton met her husband, David Hunt, when she sub-leased an apartment where he was living. “There were actually three guys in the apartment,” she explains. “I didn’t expect it. It was a weird way to meet someone.” Not only have they raised four boys together—one of whom has recently left for college—but they own a production company aptly named FourBoys Films. For Patricia, her oldest son leaving was difficult, despite still having children at home. “He was my first kid,” she says, “the first kid who came in and changed everything.” When asked if she has any advice for other empty-nesters, Patricia’s reply is simple and inspiring: “The world is full of need, and women are the great multi-taskers. You can get involved in so many different ways.” Incidentally, what I’m struck by, as I talk to Patricia Heaton, is how nice she is—how approachable. As she talks about her kids and her career, I keep forgetting this is an interview, and I start to think it’s just a conversation. At one point, while we talk
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A Lifestyle Editor Pandora Vanderpump Sabo featuring Lisa Vanderpump
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Vanderpump Wedding
Lisa & Pandora Vanderpump invite you to share in their love for all things wedding-related… From their restaurant Pump’s most popular bachelorette cocktails to some of the hors d’oeuvres from Pandora’s wedding, the Vanderpumps have shared with us all their favorite elements for creating the perfect Beverly Hills wedding. Pandora’s Wedding I can’t believe it has been so many years since Pandora got married. Some of you might remember the wedding, as we personally filmed it and some of the footage aired on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. Pandora’s wedding, which we held at our home in Beverly Hills, was a gorgeous rose garden of subtle pink and pale green hues. We had so much fun creating a warm, romantic and unforgettable atmosphere. It really was the best day of all our lives. One of the things we learned in the process was that organization is key. We really made sure to be extremely organized beforehand, so that on the day, we were all relaxed and had a fantastic time. Always remember that people don’t remember the small details that go wrong—in fact, they won’t even know if something does go wrong. Your guests will remember the ambiance and, most importantly, how the bride looked and felt. So, don’t stress over the small details and just focus on having the best night of your life! Love Always,
Lisa Vanderpump
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Vanderpump bridal shower
Sweet Décor & Gifts For me, personalization is always the key to hosting a bridal shower. There are so many things you can do to make the day special and really wow your guests. I love décor that doubles as gifts for your guests to take home with them. One of the things I did the last time I threw a bridal shower was to make each place setting a gorgeous present for each of the attendees. We had an amazing playlist of the bride’s favorite music throughout the afternoon, so I made custom cds named, “An Afternoon to Remember” for each of the women. I wrapped them in gorgeous bows with their names on them, essentially doubling as place settings. Each place also had a vintage teacup filled with flowers and the guests could take the teacup home with them. Lastly, beautiful Compartes chocolate artisan bars pressed with flowers and dried fruit were placed on each plate, adding a stunning touch to each setting. - Lisa
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Bachelorette Cocktail: The Pumptini The Pumptini is our signature raspberry and citrus martini at Pump Restaurant and is the perfect addition to any bachelorette party. Hailed as Jennifer Lawrence’s favorite Pump cocktail, it’s delicious, refreshing and (of course) pink! Ingredients 3 raspberries (and 1 for garnish) ¾ oz simple syrup ¾ oz orange liqueur ¾ oz grapefruit juice ¾ oz lime juice 2 oz vodka Ice Preparation 1. In a shaker, muddle the three raspberries with the simple syrup. 2. Add the orange liqueur, grapefruit juice, lime juice, vodka and ice, and shake vigorously. 3. Strain into a martini glass. 4. Garnish with a raspberry.
Our Favorite Bridesmaid Gifts For my wedding, I really wanted to spoil my bridesmaids. They’re your closest friends and family who are supporting you at one of the most important times of your life, so making them feel special was very important to me! There’s nothing better than finding a gift with a little extra thought and personalization and here are some of my favorites! - Pandora
Personalized Accessories from GiGi New York & Graphic Image With amazing color and material options ranging from shimmery rose gold leather to patterned fuchsia, GiGi has an amazing portfolio of datebooks, clutches, luggage tags and more. Each item can be embossed with your bridesmaids’ initials for the perfect gift.
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Kyle Chan Design Jewelry
James Michelle Personalized Jewelry
Kyle Chan has some of our favorite jewelry, spanning every price range and taste imaginable. Perfect to have your bridesmaids wear on the day of your wedding, these simple, gorgeous pieces are the ideal gift.
One of our favorites, James Michelle Jewelry, is gorgeous and customizable. Ranging from hammered gold necklaces to simple, elegant cuff rings, James Michelle has something for everyone. I especially love the horoscope constellation necklaces featuring your bridesmaid’s star sign, or the hammered gold discs with their initials!
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