CVCV LUXARY LUXURYMAGAZINE MAGAZINE
MAY / JUNE
ACTING OUT VOLUME VOLUME 1 ISSUE 1 ISSUE 3 | SPRING 1 | WINTER 2014 2014 | CVLUX.COM | CVLUX.COM
AN IN-DEPTH INTERVIEW WITH JESSICA COOK
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SUMMER FASHION SCREAMS PURE COLOR
SIMPLISTICALLY CHIC
HIGH-STYLE HOME DESIGN
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CLUTCHING TO THIS SEASON’S MUST-HAVE ACCESSORIES
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Equine
Spa & Wellness Center
SERVICES OFFERED: * HYDRO THERAPY POOL * VITA-FLOOR * HORSE CHIROPRACTOR * AROMATHERAPY * EXTENDED STAY/ HORSE SITTING (Supervised Under Veterinarian)
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ou deserve peace of mind, your horse deserves incomparable care. At Equine Spa & Wellness Center we maintain a “whole horse” approach,
providing both preventative and rehabilitive care, ensuring your athlete recovers and maintains a healthy state. Through our unparalleled wellness programs, we formulate an individual program with you, your veterinarian, farrier and/or trainer. From this foundation, we emphasize attention to detail, starting from the bottom and working up. You and your horse deserve nothing less than our “Starting Wellness Foundation.”
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IT’S IN THE BAG WRITTEN BY: LAUREN K.T. WILSON PHOTOGRAPHY BY: EDDIE MELIKIAN
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HE SUMMER SEASON IS OFFICIALLY UNDER WAY! YOUR INSTINCTS TO SWAP OUT YOUR BLACK HANDBAG RIGHT NOW ARE SPOT-ON – A RADIANT CARRYALL IS A MUST FOR SUMMER! SO, IN HONOR OF BRIGHTER DAYS, WE COMPILED A FEW INSPIRING BAGS TO ADEQUATELY PREPARE YOU FOR A SEASON’S WORTH OF EYE-CATCHING LOOKS.
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IT’S IN THE BAG
LOUIS VUITTON MILARIS LOUIS VUITTON OPENED THE LACQUERED DOORS OF ITS FIRST WEST COAST MADETO-ORDER HANDBAG SALON IN UNION SQUARE: SALON HAUTE MAROQUINERIE, WHICH LITERALLY TRANSLATES TO “HIGH-LEATHER GOODS.” CUSTOMERS CAN PICK FROM FIVE SHAPES, SEVERAL SIZES, EIGHT TYPES OF ULTRA PREMIUM LEATHER AND MORE THAN 25 COLORS. THE NAME, MILARIS, IS A COMBINATION OF MILAN AND PARIS, AND WAS CREATED FOR THE FIRST SALON H.M. IN MILAN IN 2011. IT IS BOXY, AND WIDER AT THE TOP THAN THE BOTTOM, IN A MODERN WAY.
LOUIS VUITTON ALMA MM IN MONOGRAM VERNIS LEATHER SPICE UP ANY HOT-WEATHER ENSEMBLE WITH LOUIS VUITTON’S ICONIC ALMA IN BRILLIANT INDIAN ROSE. THE BOLD COLOR, IN COMBINATION WITH THE STRUCTURED TOP HANDLE, IS YOUR NEW PERFECT SUMMER COUNTERPART.
CHANEL CLASSIC FLAP BAG SPRING ACT 2 THE ADDITION OF A HALLMARK CHAIN-STRAP PURSE DRAPED OVER YOUR SHOULDER FEELS SPECIAL NO MATTER WHAT TIME OF YEAR. FOR A SUMMER UPDATE, WE RECOMMEND THIS VERSION. FIRST SEEN ON THE CHANEL SPRING 2014 RUNWAY, IT OFFERS THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF COLORFUL WHIMSY.
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IT’S IN THE BAG
GUCCI NEW JACKIE LEATHER SHOULDER BAG STREAMLINED AND SIMPLIFIED, GUCCI FANS WILL IMMEDIATELY RECOGNIZE THE NEW JACKIE. FEATURING THE ON-POINT GIANT TASSELS AND INTERLOCKING “G” GUCCI LOGO, THE DESIGN FEELS LANGUID AND SUMPTUOUS ALL AT THE SAME TIME. TO SAY THIS IS A PERFECT BAG FOR EVERYTHING – FROM A MUSIC FESTIVAL TO A TRIP TO THE COAST – WOULD BE AN UNDERSTATEMENT!
FENDI SELLERIA PEEKABOO LOOKING FOR A LUXURIOUS REFRESH FOR YOUR HOLD-EVERYTHING WORKBAG FOR THE WARMER SEASON? FENDI’S SLEEK PEEKABOO BAG IS DEFINITELY DROOL-WORTHY.
LOUIS VUITTON SUHALI LEATHER L’EPANOUI PM THE FEMININE SILHOUETTE OF THE SUHALI L’EPANOUI IS IMPECCABLY MODERN. IT IS ULTRA VERSATILE AND BY FAR THE EASIEST TO TRANSITION YOU FROM WORK TO AFTER-WORK COCKTAILS. WE DON’T KNOW IF IT’S THE STUDS OR THE TIMELESS STRUCTURE WE LOVE MORE, BUT WE’RE SURE THAT THIS LOUIS VUITTON IS A WARDROBE STAPLE FOR YEARS TO COME.
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SimplySATURATED THE FORECAST
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WHEN THE TEMPERATURES RISE, THE MAXI DRESS IS DEFINITELY THE WAY TO GO FOR A HOT SPRING AND SUMMER LOOK. TRY FABRICS CUT FROM FILMY GAUZE AND SLIGHTLY FLARED PROFILES TO CREATE CHIC AND EASY MOVEMENT.
DRESS:FREE PEOPLE, ATLANTIS CHEVRON DRESS
PHOTOGRAPHY BY: EDDIE MELIKIAN | STYLIST: LAUREN K.T. WILSON | MAKEUP ARTIST: MANDY VANG | HAIR STYLISTS: GEORGE GARCIA & ANNA PETERS
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alm, inviting and prestigious is how I would describe this Fresno estate, located in one of the most sought-after neighborhoods in
the Valley.
Tucked away on an oversized estate lot sits this majestic compound. The main structure is roughly 10,000 square feet and is bathed in natural light, making the home feel bright and airy. Within the main residence, guests are welcomed into a variety of entertaining spaces.
The main living space is flanked by windows and anchored by an oversized fireplace. A grand piano sits center, while touches of modern art and accessories can be found throughout. “Grand� is perhaps the best word to describe this space.
The most notable feature of this home is how the inside translates beautifully to the outside. When entering the backyard, you are struck by the sheer size of the manicured grounds. Three balconies jut from the house, offering aerial views of the oversized pool and lawns.
Back inside, the estate offers a lavish dining room, huge game room and an eclectically furnished family room.
The easy flow from each space ensures that guests are properly pampered. The owners paid careful attention to the design ensuring that the home would be casually impressive, and it certainly is.
It never ceases to amaze me what majestic marvels can be found in what some seem to think is a sleepy little farm town. How wrong they are!
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PURA
VIDA LIVING THE SIMPLE LIFE WRITTEN BY: SHARON DUNCAN | PHOTOGRAPHY BY: LINDSEY ASHJIAN
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escribing the people of Costa Rica is about as easy as explaining how you feel while basking in the sun there: relaxed, calm, happy,
easy-going. I was pleasantly surprised at their hospitality and eagerness to please. More often than not, the people would say, “Thank you for visiting our country.” While Costa Rica may be poor in many ways, they are very rich in life. It’s no wonder Costa Rica means “Rich Coast.”
“Pura Vida” translated literally means “Pure Life” or “Simple Life” and is very commonly used in everyday happenings. Costa Rica is considered one of the happiest countries in the world, mostly because they don’t stress about things that most of its visitors do. They have a very relaxed way of looking at life: no worries, no stress. To them, Pura Vida means being thankful for what they have. What better way to live than that?
While Costa Rica is simple and laidback, it offers a wide range of tourist pleasures: exquisite food, tropical rain forests, sparkling white-sand beaches, volcanic black-sand beaches, horseback riding, hot spring mud baths, enticing diving and boating… and did I mention some of the most exquisite food?! You may think I must really love to eat, but the truth is, I just really love their food! Some of my favorites included: seaside lobster, ceviche, fresh off the boat sushi, Caribbean fusion, grass-fed beef, freerange chicken, and the rice and beans unique to their cuisine. This all made for some of the most amazing food I have ever eaten. And it certainly doesn’t hurt to enjoy it while sitting on the beach at sunset.
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