CVLUX MAY|JUN 2017

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C A L I F O R N I A · V I B E MAY/JUN 2017: Beauty Edition

IN EVERY ISSUE 012 Editor’s Letter 014 Masthead 016 Contributors

FASHION & FEATURES 020 High Profile 030 Pretty In Pink 035 Living The Blonde Life With Hilary Duff 038 Across The Pond An Interview With Marissa Hermer 046 LA Beauty 050 Making Waves Sexy Summer Fashion 058 Stopping The Stigma With Zelda Williams 061 Illuminate With Ashley Tisdale 063 Medical Spas 8 Tips For Getting The Right Fit 066 Meet The Experts Professional Profiles

WHEN IN HOME 022 Blushing Beauty 080 Make Me Blush

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LETTER from the

EDITOR W elcome summer … we’ve been expecting you! This latest issue, our inaugural Beauty Edition, is one of my favorites. It features an all-star cast of celebrity personalities and industry insiders. With the help of our creative team and editorial staff, we have loaded the pages full of must-have beauty products and sexy summer fashion, leaving very little to the imagination.

Marissa Hermer, most recognized by her appearance in the reality television smash hit, Ladies of London, graces our cover. Creative Director, Donna Kaczmarski, worked with the team to bring this fresh-faced beauty a fun, flirty look for this edition.

Marissa graciously opened up her new home, in the Pacific Palisades, for the shoot. The candid conversation can be found on page 38, where she chats about family, career and her new cookbook.

Mike Ragan, our resident Interiors Editor, takes us inside one of the most sought after addresses in the world: a palatial penthouse perched high above New York’s famed Fifth Avenue. This Blushing Beauty hits all the right notes with layers of texture, color and exquisite features that make this space a timeless standout. You can flip to page 22 and discover more about this less-than-humble abode and the designer who created this truly inspired, entertaining atmosphere.

Over the next few months, we will be rolling out some new features to our website, gearing up for our annual Bridal Edition, and of course opening up the Luxury Awards nominations. Be sure to write in your favorites beginning Friday, June 30, 2017 and look for the official nominees this September. You may cast your nomination ballot at www.cvlux.com under the Luxury Awards tab.

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CONTRIBUTORS Jim Jordan

Celebrity Photographer Growing up as a skater and surfer in sunny Southern California, Jim Jordan spent his high school days scouting models and finding the next great faces of the coming generation. With a passion for beauty and styling, Jim quickly became a highly respected hair and makeup artist, traveling the world and working with the biggest actors, actresses and supermodels of the time, such as Cindy Crawford, Elizabeth Taylor, Sophia Loren and Farrah Fawcett. He worked with the world’s best photographers, such as Herb Ritts, Helmut Newton and Peter Lindbergh, to name a few, and after many years of behind-the-scenes experience as a hair and makeup artist, Jim picked up a camera and immediately developed his own unique style as a photographer. Jim now shoots celebrities such as Leonardo DiCaprio, Drew Berrymore, Charlize Theron and Marisa Miller, and shoots for clients such as VOGUE, Vanity Fair, Elle and Marie Claire. Jim also directs and shoots seamless campaigns for clients such as Mercedes-Benz, J. Crew, American Express, Warner Brothers and many more. Jim now lives in LA and NYC, and shoots in the most picture-perfect places around the world.

Mike Ragan

Jennifer Conroy

With a successful career in modeling, acting and dancing on and off Broadway, Michael founded RAGS, a high end custom furniture company which is celebrating its 25th year in business. Mike is a brand identity expert, marketing and merchandising consultant. He proudly partners with renowned designers and retailers around the country to create some of the best home interiors in the world. Mike’s love of food, nature, photography and travel serve as inspiration on a daily basis. He resides in Southern California with his partner, Ben, and Weimaraners, Olive and Dover.

Jennifer Conroy was born and raised in Los Angeles and is the founder of several lifestyle sites: Food Flaunt, Happy Bites U.S. and TheNoticedLife. com. Jennifer believes that when you flaunt your food, or are happy about what you consume, life is great. She also believes that when you fall in love with something in life, it becomes habitual and should be shared. Her blogs aim to provide insight into where to dine, what to consume and what to use. Jennifer is also a public relations professional with a focus on entertainment and lifestyle PR, and owns Pivotal Public Relations.

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Ann T. Sullivan Whitehurst Features Editor

Ann T. Sullivan Whitehurst is a Valley legend. She has performed in numerous productions with the Fresno Opera Association, the Fresno Philharmonic, and was a founding member of Good Company Players. She started the Saint Agnes Communications Program in 1980, breathing new life into the Foundation, as well as by spearheading two capital fundraising campaigns. In 1990, she founded her own agency, WSW Associates. Currently, she is working with various national insurance companies in the workers’ compensation field.

She keeps herself busy with three sons, William, Winston and Warren, and her beloved dog, Mr. Chips.

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High Profile

GARY YERVAN ... A JEWEL IN FIG GARDEN VILLAGE Features Editor Ann T. Sullivan Whitehurst

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ary Yervan, owner of The Vault, a jewelry store in Fig Garden Village, is a gem of a man. He was born and raised in Fresno and has a sun sign of Pisces, which fits him to a “T.” Gary believes that everyone should help one another, and each person can contribute to making the world a better place to live in. He is extremely personable and knows so many people by their first name because, for over 30 years, he has cultivated a huge and loyal customer base.

On a personal note, Gary has been my favorite jeweler for as long as I can remember. I drop in and look around, or bring him a piece to be fixed, and he is never too busy to take care of whatever my jewelry needs may be. He has a sign on his counter that reads, “Your husband called and said buy whatever you want.”

I remember going in a few years ago to pick out something, and I told my late husband what I read on the counter. What husband is going to argue with that?

This really shows the warmth and sense of humor he has with his customers, both men and women alike.

Gary grew up in Fresno with his first job being assembly of race cars for a hobby shop, which was a good start, as it requires concentration and attention to detail.

Graduating from Bullard High, he went on to college. One evening he met the love of his life, Elaine, while having dinner at Pardini’s. He asked for her phone number and called Elaine the next day to ask her on a date. He took her to the movies and they saw John Travolta in Urban Cowboy. They were married about five years later and the “GE” (not General Electric, but it might as well have been) began.

Gary and Elaine have both been part of the jewelry business, and their store, The Vault, has been a testament to their motto of “Customer First and Service Excellence.” It is what makes their store unique, interesting and very individually oriented. When you come into their store, they have something for everyone and there is no pressure, which is important. When you explain or look around and something catches your eye (which it will), you can tell Gary what you are looking for and what your price range is, and he will have it for you and take the time to show you all kinds of options available for you. Whether you came in looking for a gift, or something for $200 or $25,000.00, Gary makes you feel important by patiently helping you make your selection, his service catered to your needs.

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In interviewing him, Gary told me a great evening for him is to go to dinner, perhaps at Ruth’s Chris and then go dancing with Elaine. He says his friends like him because he is friendly and lovable, and that, many people will testify to.

Gary’s favorite party was for New Year’s Eve at his home in 2015, with a guest list that included all kinds of wonderful, diverse people. It was what made the party fun, he said. When asked where he likes to visit, he tells me he loves NYC, the city’s energy, the theater, the opera and the pace, but would not want to live there.

“Visiting is just fine when I go to jewelry shows,” he says, and adds that Carmel is more his style.

He also shared with this editor that he feels like a frustrated comedienne. Just ask him to do his imitation of former President Bill Clinton and you’re in for a laugh!

He stated that he always wished that he could have been taller, yet this man is tall in his personality and his care and concern for each one of his treasured customers.

He is a giant to all who have the privilege of knowing him and working with him.

Gary loves his staff. Gary says he knows he is in for a laugh when he comes to work and Ashley is working, as she always has a humorous story or a remark for him. He works every day except for Thursday (when I came over to meet up with him) and he loves going to work. His belief is to always tell the truth, and that your integrity is your calling card. He says that he strives to form personal relationships based on caring and excellent service, and the rest naturally falls into place.

He and Elaine have been very kind and generous to the community and give to many charitable organizations, but a few that are dear to them are Catholic Charities, Saint Agnes Medical Center Foundation, Make-A-Wish and the Fresno Rescue Mission. His idea for the world to be a better place is, “to just show some compassion and listen,” which Gary personally exemplifies in his professional and personal life.

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As it was undercut with just the slightest bit of melon and felt very zesty,� according to Celerie.

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he scope of Interior Designer, Celerie Kemble’s work on this New York Upper East Side apartment was the public areas, the living room, entry and dining room. Having worked with this client before, Celerie characterized this project as “delightful,” and one that “moved with freehand, trust and lots of unspoken understandings.”

The entry is a series of strong, contrasting materials: the ornamentation and whimsy of a black carved wood console juxtaposed against the geometries of bright white paneling and an iron chandelier against an opalescent blush pink ceiling dome.

The main challenge of the living room and dining area was the sheer size and grandeur of the architecture. The client was primarily concerned with the comfort and functionality of the rooms in terms of her family, with two grade school age children. Initially the living room felt very dark and imposing with darkly stained wood paneling.

A fair portion of the wood was removed or covered in mirror, and to offset the inherent and imposing nature of all that, they used the sweet, feminine climb of a floral hand-painted scenic wallpaper.

The dining room is also treated as the family room. There are banquette sofas in each corner with dining tables that can be expanded and joined to the central one. A television is hidden behind curtains between the two banquettes and a fireplace on the adjacent wall makes it seem cozier while “dressed for dinner.” Also, the sweet star patterned wallpaper on the ceiling brings the formality down a notch, while keeping it defined by detail all around.

“NYC has so many of the ghost town dining rooms,” Celerie adds, “so we really strive to make them comfortable day and night, for breakfast, homework and hangout.”

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iving the londe Life Beauty Editor Jennifer Conroy

On the famous Melrose Place street in Los Angeles hides some of the best shops, restaurants and alleys for paparazzi. Celebrity Hair Guru, Riawna Capri, is getting her nails done in the upstairs unit of her hot spot, 901 Salon. Known for her edgy hair trends on tinsel town’s ones to watch on Instagram, Capri and business partner, Nikki Lee, brought style into the hair care industry. As the creators of the “Braid Bar” phenomenon, you either loved them or envied their ability to bring the millennial cool in hair. Together their salon prides itself on creating a contemporary, inspired atmosphere with the “Hot List” stylists creating jaw dropping hair craze among a wide range of specialty services.

Many know Capri for her ear-to-ear smile and cunning celebrity roster. Having given Jennifer Lawrence her pixie, Nina Dobrev the perfect Ombre, and Jules Hough her staple wavey crop, most of Hollywood is sitting in Riawna’s chair for either the most talked about cut or coveted color. Capri has wanted to be a hairdresser since age 16. Her hair modos and work ethic have been the same since she started: healthy hair, long layers with movement, flawless extensions, short textured haircuts, Honey Hazelnut Carmel highlights (no orange allowed), and Beigey Sandy blondes to Sunshine Golden blonde (never yellow).

Surfing Instagram, Capri tells her nail artist, “Nothing too flashy, maybe just a light pink.” RiRi was getting dolled up for a photo shoot with the timeless Hilary Duff.

In a few hours, Capri was taking Duff to “the next level blonde,” with Joico’s Blonde Life products. Meanwhile, her assistant was downstairs in Riawna’s personal area of the salon getting everything prepared. The alley wrapped around the gold and black salon was filled with photographers hungry for any photo opportunity of Riawna’s best.

Hilary Duff pulls up, her hair in a bun, coffee in one hand and cell phone in the other. The star duo greet one another, discuss the excitement of the new hair color change, and ease into the moment. CVLUX was there to witness a beauty transformation.

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CVLUX: WHY THE HAIR COLOR CHANGE? HD: Duff explains that she has been waiting a moment to freshen her blonde. Sporting a sandy darker blonde, she wanted to liven up her look by going to a more icy blonde for the spring. Duff has trusted Capri for years with her hair, and she could not do this hair change without her.

Duff has never been happier. She wanted her hair color to reflect that Blonde Life!

CVLUX: WHAT WAS YOUR TECHNIQUE TO ACHIEVE A TRUE CHANGE IN BLONDE WITH HILARY? RC: “We knew we wanted to keep her bright and definitely on the cooler side. We planned on a bright beige,” says Riawna. She began by foiling Hilary’s entire head, using a combo of weaves and slices. She started from the back and worked her way to the front using both 20 volume and 30 volume developer with Joico’s New Blond Life lightener. In between the foils, she brightened Hilary’s previously highlighted hair by painting the ends with a lightener and a 10 volume. When Capri was done processing and lifting her hair to a pale blond, she did an all over tone using Joico’s Lumishine 9NV, applying it to the roots first for about five minutes and then working her way to the mid-shaft and ends.

CVLUX: WHAT DOES LIVING THE BLONDE LIFE MEAN TO YOU? HD: Duff admits being blonde has always been comfortable to her. Her life as a blonde has been her happiest self. The mom and childhood star has had a few drastic color changes here and there, but she has always been a true blonde. “I live that Blonde Life,” Duff admits.

CVLUX: CAN ANYONE GET THIS BLONDE RESULT IN TWO HOURS LIKE YOU DID WITH HILARY? HOW CAN WE MAINTAIN BEING A BEAUTIFUL BLONDE? RC: Perhaps, she tells us, but the magic was also in Joico’s Blonde Life Products. Now, if this is the first time you’ve heard of Joico products, you might want to give it a try! Joico’s Blonde Life haircare system is an at-home detoxifying system for blondes. Its’ ingredients fight brassiness and maintain tone so their blonde color continues to look bright and beautiful long after their appointment.

Now, Riawna reveals some tips and tricks on how to maintain healthy, shiny, dull-free hair! Since Joico has an “in salon” product that she can use on her clients and an “at-home” haircare line, it was the perfect choice to use on Hilary. Riawna never wants her clients’ hair to become damaged, so applying Joico’s reparative mask on the ends of the hair really protects it during the coloring service; but the real secret trick is the at-home system. Joico’s Blonde Life Brightening and Detoxifying shampoo, conditioner and mask, mixed with a Raindrops shower filter, is going to keep Hilary’s hair bright and light, not dull and dingy, all the way until her next appointment.

And Hilary loves the shampoo; after one wash she tells us her hair felt “…conditioned, even before using any conditioner!”

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alking to Marissa Hermer is like talking to a good friend.

You instantly feel like your day is brightened when she chats with you, thanks to her genuine personality—personality that’s made her a fan favorite on the Bravo series Ladies of London. You can also ask her about her new cookbook, and then be honest and admit that it inspires you because you aren’t that skilled in the kitchen.

“To be honest, I was like you,” Hermer tells me. “I still think I am like you. I’m not a trained cook. I’m not a trained chef. I grew up in Southern California, but I didn’t really cook and I never really cooked for myself.

And then when I lived in New York I never really cooked for myself there because…” Hermer stops and asks me if I’m in New York. I am. I get it when she says you don’t need to know how to cook in New York City.

“That being said, when I met and married Matt ... I don’t know if it’s that he’s British or if it’s the food he eats, but he likes home cooked meals,” Hermer says. “And I sort of realized I have to get with the program here really quickly. I wanted to play girlfriend, I wanted to play wife and I wanted to make my husband happy with food that he liked to cook.” This, Hermer elaborates, is how the idea for her cookbook, An American Girl in London, was born.

“I certainly didn’t grow up making Shepherd’s Pie or any of those traditional dishes,” she reveals. “I didn’t know how to cook these things he grew up eating. So the idea behind the book is I learned all this British food. And my meat and potatoes have made Matt very happy, but I missed the food that I’d grown up with, as well.”

That food, for a girl who grew up in Southern California, was a lot of “flavored, lighter fare,” such as avocados. “I started mixing some of that into the British comfort food cuisine that my husband liked … I ended up cooking quite a lot,” she explains.

For Hermer, cooking has become something more than a pastime and a business venture. It’s become a passion, and something that, in a sense, has saved her.

“I had a difficult pregnancy with my last child and I was on bed rest/house arrest a lot,” she tells me. “And so we had a lot of dinners at home, and I felt like I needed to satisfy my maternal urges. I wanted to be a better mom to my boys. I wasn’t able to run around with them at the park, or take them to birthday parties, or drop them off at school, or any of that. Where I couldn’t razzle dazzle them on the playground, I could make them a really nice cozy meal.”

Is there anything she’s particularly proud of making that her children are willing to eat that they didn’t before? “A veggie curry,” she answers after much thought. “My kids are pretty good. They have a fairly advanced palate. That said, if they get pizza and there’s green on it, they freak out.”

The American-born entrepreneur, married to London restaurateur, Matt Hermer, is currently making her home in sunny California with her three children: Max, 5, Jake, 2, and Sadie, 8 months. Although Hermer considers her family “bicontinental,” she also considers them home in the simplest way.

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“Ultimately, home is wherever my family is. We moved to LA right after Christmas, then I went to New York for a few days for work without the kids and without Matt, and when I was getting on the plane from JFK to LAX, I had that feeling of going home. Although California in general doesn’t feel like home, wherever my husband is and where my kids are makes me feel very comfortable and confident.”

When Hermer isn’t whipping up the best meals in the kitchen or being a mother, she’s putting her life in the public eye as one of the six Ladies of London, a reality show that follows a group of women living in the UK as they balance business, family and their personal lives.

“It’s crazy because I never thought I’d film a reality television show,” says Hermer, who attended Middlebury College in Vermont and got her start in public relations. “The fact that we’re even having this conversation now is crazy. But it’s fun.”

After moving to New York to work for fashion and luxury brands, Hermer reconnected with the man who would later become her husband. They married shortly after moving back to London in 2008.

“I used to be pretty anonymous at some level,” says Hermer of skyrocketing to fame with Ladies of London. “But it was more the clientele of our places that were famous. And since coming into this world, my skin has gotten a lot thicker. I still have the same friends, I still go to the same places; none of that has changed. But I was always a people pleaser, and I think that has changed. I think because suddenly the whole world had an opinion about what I was doing and who I was ... you can’t please everyone.”

Currently, Hermer is waiting to hear if the show will be returning for a fourth season. Regardless of whether it does or not, she considers her friendships with the other women in Ladies of London to be long-lasting.

“I’m incredibly close with all the girls, even the ones who are no longer a part of the series,” she says. “I just spoke to Annabelle [Neilson] a couple of days ago. I was on the phone with Julie Montagu this morning already.

I speak to Sophie [Stanbury] weekly.” To an extent, it’s this bond that’s a part of what makes it hard to adjust to living in another country.

“When we first moved here, I was like, get me back to London immediately!” Hermer laughs. “Which is crazy, because I grew up in Newport Beach. I’ve just been abroad for a very long time, so coming home I have experienced a bit of culture shock. Even though London does feel like home, I feel like I’m sort of living an adventure in California.”

“Living an adventure” is a good way to describe Hermer’s life, an up and down trajectory of luck, success, and some truly scary experiences that put her life in perspective. While pregnant with her daughter, Hermer developed placenta accreta, an anomaly where the placenta grows too closely to the uterine wall. The rare condition required her to deliver at only 34 weeks via Caesarian, as well as undergo a hysterectomy. Couple that stress with moving from London back to California, and it’s no wonder Hermer had a hard time adjusting, even to somewhere she was already familiar with.

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“We sort of emmigrated around the world with three young children to a new house. The jetlag was hell on earth, and getting the children into school here, and getting them to restart their lives in a new place hasn’t been easy the last couple of months,” she says. “Matt was very much beside me during my pregnancy, and I don’t think we give our partners enough credit when we go through something. I can’t even begin to imagine being told several times that his wife wasn’t going to make it.

Matt has been through the ringer.”

But as is a trademark of her personality, Hermer remains positive and optimistic. Her daughter is currently healthy and happy, her children are enjoying the sunshine, and Hermer is settling in California. She’s taking on new projects, entertaining friends—and yes, she’s obviously cooking.

“I’ve just generally been a positive person,” she explains. “That’s just how I was built.” Always, though? “A couple times in the last couple of months, I was like, ‘what are we doing, Matt? This is crazy!’ We left a great life, I’m working my butt off like a maniac with work, trying to get the kids acclimated, and I’ve definitely spent the last couple of months saying, ‘ugh this is so difficult,’” she admits.

“And then someone told me that there’s this thing called ‘The 30 Days Of Not Complaining,’” she explains. “It’s how you view things. It’s just taking a different view of it. So I can either look at my health and medical issues with Sadie as, ‘how the hell was I so unlucky to get this very, very rare pregnancy condition, and it’s awful that my family was put through this and it was very scary.’ Or we can look at it as, ‘oh my goodness, I learned so much about myself for being put through this and having gone through this experience.’ We are in LA, I am closer to my family, I am in the sunshine and the kids are really happy. All of these things have come about because of something difficult we went through. There is always a silver lining to every cloud. You don’t always see it at the time, but it is a good reminder.”

And now that things have settled down on the home front, the Ladies of London star can focus on some new ventures. To say she’s excited about them would be an understatement.

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“Matt and I have three young children, which is our priority, and we spend a lot of time with them and that’s so important,” she tells me, adding that, in order for her to take on a new project, it has to be “totally organic.”

“They have to make sense to me,” she explains. “I’ve had a lot of people push me to get involved in different things that just don’t make sense, or aren’t in my wheelhouse. I have to be able to want to leave the kids. It has to be good enough for me to not be on the playground with my children.

I’m working on a jewelry collection right now, and I’m not a jewelry designer. I don’t know anything about jewelry, and suddenly, I’m back in school again, and learning all of these things I didn’t know anything about.”

Hermer’s excitement for creativity and her optimistic outlook intrigues me, so I decide to ask her some lighter questions. Guilty pleasure? “I feel like everything I do is guilty,” Hermer laughs, before telling me, “I love sitting on the couch with ice cream. I discovered California Sweet Road ice cream, and we go through a lot of those.” The perfect meal that makes her feel like she’s home, no matter where she’s living? “Lasagna,” she says without hesitation. Three people she’d drop everything to meet, if given the chance? “I love the writer Elizabeth Gilbert, and I love her books on relationships,” Hermer says. “I was reading Eat Pray Love, actually, when I met my husband. I think probably Bill Clinton—I mean, I have met him a couple of times. And Barack Obama.”

And what would she tell herself ten years ago, if she could look ahead to the future and see where she is now? For this question, Hermer is (unsurprisingly) thoughtful, honest, and reflective.

“I didn’t really imagine anything,” she admits. “I’m not really a forward thinker. I think life happens in different ways, and you never know which way it’s going to go. So you hang on for the ride, because that’s what happened. And you take opportunities even if it seems crazy, because so many wonderful things come out of it. And I’ll tell myself that for my next ten years, too.”

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Beauty

Hollywood’s Best: Pack your Beauty Bag for the Perfect LA Tour. CVLUX features destinations LA locals love and covet. Plan your visit looking like the movie star you are.

BLUSH AT THE CAPITOL RECORDS BUILDING The Capitol Records Building is a 13-story tower located just north of the famed intersection of Hollywood and Vine. The Capitol tower, which bears a resemblance to a stack of records, was the world’s first circular office building and is the studio where Frank Sinatra and other music legends recorded classic tracks. The 90-foot rooftop spire is topped by a red light that blinks the word “Hollywood” in Morse code. Stash in your bag Glō-Minerals Blush Duo, the vibrant long-lasting color of a stain to keep cheeks flushed with a rosy tone all day and the easy application of a powder. Capture the entire tower, and take your Instagrams from Vine Street, south of Hollywood Boulevard for the ultimate shot!

PUCKER UP TO SOMEONE AT THE HOLLYWOOD BOWL The Hollywood Bowl is one of the most iconic outdoor spaces in the country, home of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra and the Los Angeles Philharmonic. Since 1922, the Bowl has hosted the world’s greatest performers, from The Doors, to The Beatles, to Guns N’ Roses. The famous acoustical dome is the subject of thousands of selfies on every social media network during summer skies and winter nights.

Stash your bag with Kate Moss’ Rimmel Lipstick Red for that perfect pucker selfie during those spectacular firework displays at the Bowl.

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STRONG ARCHES IN THE WIND AT THE SANTA MONICA PIER Opened in 1909, the Santa Monica Pier is a coastal landmark that includes Pacific Park, the famous amusement park with a roller coaster and the world’s first solarpowered Ferris Wheel. The pier attractions also offer the Santa Monica Pier Aquarium, Arcade and restaurants. The pier is popular with residents and visitors as a landmark for over 100 years. Snapchat or Boomerang the perfect photo at the iconic entrance, atop the Ferris Wheel, inside the historic 1920’s carousel, or in a group shot at their Twilight Concert Series with friends and family on Thursday nights. Stash your bag with Eyebrow Gel from the BrowGal. Go swimming at the beach, or keep your brows unhinged after riding the Ferris Wheel, with this beauty must-have holding the shape of your brow perfectly. The BrowGal Eyebrow Gel works with pencils and powders to seal and protect brows.

BAT THAT PERFECT LASH AT THE GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY Located above Los Feliz, the Griffith Observatory offers some of the best views of Los Angeles. Opened in 1935, the observatory offers exhibits such as a Planetarium and the Zeiss Telescope. The Griffith Observatory is also one of LA’s most famous movie locations. The picturesque views offer some of the most popular photographs in LA. Stash your bag with Lash Blast 24HR Mascara by Cover Girl. From morning to the late hours of the night, expect long, luxurious and beautiful lashes all day while visiting this Hollywood staple in the Hills.

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Stopping the Stigma An Interview with Zelda Williams

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ay is CVLUX Magazine’s Beauty issue, but more importantly, May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and there was no better way to discuss the importance of ending the stigma against Mental Health than by meeting up with Zelda Williams, Robin Williams daughter, at the Hope and Grace Initiative Luncheon.

Zelda, in an interview with Entertainment Tonight in 2015, talked about her late father, Robin Williams, but she also spoke about the importance of talking about mental health issues and how to deal with them.

“Her father was vocal in both his comedy and his life about his battle with depression and addiction, and Zelda says that it was important for him to speak out about his struggles,” Entertainment Tonight said.

Now Zelda is partnering up with Philosophy Skin Care’s Hope and Grace Initiative to further discuss the stigma on mental health, and how we can combat that stigma. The Hope and Grace Initiative represents an unprecedented and unending commitment

by Philosophy Skin Care to support mental health and well-being.

Mental health issues are one of the greatest challenges women face. More than 450 million people worldwide suffer from mild to serious mental health issues—such as post-traumatic stress, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, self–esteem and financial stress—all of which disproportionately affect women around the world, and one in five people live with mental issues, Philosophy says. The Initiative gives 1% of all Philosophy USA net product sales to support community-based mental health efforts.

Every May for the past three years now, Philosophy Skin Care lights the Empire State Building with green lights to kick off Mental Health Month. This year their initiative Public Speaking Announcement is focused on “how are you?” This daily conversational question is the first step to start a bigger discussion. Philosophy’s Hope and Grace Initiative believe that in asking, “how are you?” and meaning it, lives can be changed. All it takes is one small act of grace. Zelda Williams once said, “Healing starts with healing your mind. Those who suffer should seek help. Mental illness is often misunderstood and misrepresented, but that’s starting to change.”

CVLUX caught up with Zelda Williams at the Hope and Grace Initiative Luncheon last May and found out ways one can break the stigma. This proactive young director told us, “First, know the facts of mental illness; educate yourself about mental health problems.

It is important to be aware of your attitudes and behavior. Stigma can be prejudices and judging, which further hurt their mental wellbeing.”

Zelda Williams is the perfect reflection of a mental health advocate.

After losing her father to mental illness, she promised to speak out and help others in need. We must all remember to choose words carefully, educate others, focus on the positive, and support people.

By doing this, we all can make the world a better place.

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eauty industry leader, BH Cosmetics, creator of professional-quality makeup at affordable prices, along with Ashley Tisdale, multi-talented actress, performer and producer, are excited to announce the addition of new products to their ‘Illuminate by Ashley Tisdale’ cosmetics line.

The evolving collection, introduced last year, combines Ashley’s glam yet bohochic California style with BH’s signature pigment-rich colors that flatter all skin tones. It currently includes eye, cheek and lip colors, bronzer, highlighter and a set of makeup brushes. Later this year, BH and Ashley will add a new 12-shade eyeshadow palette, “Goddess,” named for inspirational women in Ashley’s life, eight liquid lipsticks and a line of false lashes, which will be available at www. bhcosmetics.com and at retail stores.

“I’ve loved makeup for as long as I can remember,” says Ashley, whose interest in cosmetics has grown throughout her acting career as she watched makeup artists work their magic behind the scenes. “I’m so thrilled and grateful to see my ideas come alive in my collection,” she adds. “The incredible success of the brand shows me that I’m really connecting with my fans, and every new product offers a new opportunity to strengthen that connection.”

“Ashley is amazing, and we’re really on the same wavelength in terms of products, packaging and color,” raves BH Vice President of Product Development, Reed Cromwell IV. “Her enthusiasm, taste and creativity make working with her so rewarding, and her dedication to her fans is truly remarkable.”

The new ‘Illuminate by Ashley Tisdale’ Goddess 12-Color Eyeshadow Palette, due out this spring, features earthy neutrals. The palette of mattes and shimmers is intended to celebrate the strength and creativity of women everywhere.

Also coming this spring are ‘Illuminate by Ashley Tisdale’ 32 Individual Cluster Lashes, which create Ashley’s signature lash look. These small lash clusters boost volume and length, making eyes appear bigger, brighter and bolder. The light, comfortable lashes of varying lengths make it easy to fill in sparse areas and enhance outer corners for a subtle look, or add multiples for dramatic, allout glam.

‘Illuminate by Ashley Tisdale’ Liquid Lipstick—eight rich, full-coverage lip colors that glide on wet and dry to a soft, longwearing, matte finish—launch this fall. The high-impact, on-trend shades, which Ashley named for some of her favorite sophisticated international cities, range from muted nude and peach to statement-making scarlet and vibrant bombshell berry. www.bhcosmetics.com.

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8 Tips for choosing the right Medical Spa

Beauty Editor Jennifer Conroy

Today, it seems, image means everything, most importantly for women. Daily we are reminded of how we should look and are compared to the next Kim Kardashian or Angelina Jolie. These societal norms have created pressure for woman to feel comfortable about the way they age.

The consideration to remove a wrinkle or improve a simple stretch mark crosses our minds daily, maybe even hourly, when we look in a mirror or get ready for a special occasion. In the past, we have trusted beauty industry remedies and every over-the-counter product we could get out hands on to get rid of everything from cellulite to crow’s feet. No matter the special serum, new formula or solution, these preparations don’t do the trick, failing to give us that instant gratification we are all looking for.

Now you can take a quick trip to your local dermatologist or medical spa and get any sort of beauty makeover. Most are getting a simple injection on their lunch breaks, unwanted leg hair removed on the way home from work, or a simple lipo procedure on a “personal day” off from work. The accessibility and on-demand results are a miracle, but before you let someone start poking your face with needles or sucking the fat out of your love handles, you need to make sure you are choosing the right place.

A medical spa is a cross between a medical clinic and a day spa that operates under the supervision of a medical physician, together with trained and certified aestheticians. Medical spas tend to have more of a clinical atmosphere than that of a day spa, but many offer the same relaxing services like massages or body treatments. The competitive set for these med spas are high, and seem also most too good to be true. Therefore it is essential when considering where to receive these non-surgical cosmetic treatments, to choose wisely.

Here are our top 8 tips ­

1. SELECTION: It is important to understand that one medispa may be better at one technique than another. There are clinical specialists behind every Botox injection, every specialty laser and every skin procedure.

Ask around, read reviews and make consultations at several spas to get a feel for what you are having done, so that you can make the best decision as to which facility you have interviewed to be the most comfortable, knowledgeable and satisfying in the specific treatment you are having done. For example, one medispa may have the latest laser for shrinking collagen, while another has the best aestheticians for injectables. Each medical spa offers unique procedures and skin care treatments. Do your research and check out their “menu” beforehand to be sure they offer the treatment you are looking for.

2. EXPERIENCE: Select a medical spa that has noteworthy experience in administering the treatment you are pursuing. This can be demonstrated through special certifications, awards or gaining experience over a long time period. Experienced staff are more likely to deliver the results you are looking for.

3. TESTIMONIALS: Before opting for any cosmetic treatment, you should always ask to see other patient results. A notable medical spa will be willing to provide you with before and after images. Furthermore, ask around, research online and seek testimonials from others who have experienced the medispa you are interested in.

4. STAFF: Aim to find a medical spa with a board-certified plastic surgeon or cosmetic trained medical physician as part of their clinical staff.

These providers have gone through extensive training and certification in the cosmetic field to become board-certified. Additionally, be sure that they have other certified staff members such as nurses and aestheticians.

These professionals have extensive training and licensing. Knowing these variables, you can ensure that you will have a safe experience with beautiful results.

5. COMFORT: Your comfort and safety should always be the number one priority. The right medical spa should offer an initial consultation and explanation of the services you are receiving. Ask to speak with the provider that will be conducting your requested service, get to know their technique, and be sure to ask many questions. This way, at the time of procedure, there are no second guesses and you are happy with your beauty decision.

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6. PREPARATION: When choosing your service or procedure, learn how to be prepared. When preparing for a medispa technique that best fits your beauty need, you should be aware of pain, length of treatment results, follow-up care and clinical side effects. A smart patient is realistic about what the procedure is, as well as the end results. A good patient is one that is prepared and ready for the best outcome.

7. KNOWLEDGE: There are several hundred different laser machines and skin care lines. The cost for most of the treatments med spas provide can be pricey, mainly because the equipment they use is expensive. With the technology in the medical field constantly changing, it is important to make sure they are only using the latest and greatest equipment for your specific treatment. For instance, the Cutera Lasers may be known for laser hair removal and vascular depigmentation procedures, while the InMode Aesthetic solutions are rare to find due to demand and the ability to have multiple lasers in one device. Therefore, the patient may be able to have multiple non-surgical procedures in one facility.

According to Le Jolie Spa in Los Angeles, the InMode lasers use radio frequency current flows to stimulate the formation of collagen in the skin, improving skin elasticity and tightening in a way most see in a full plastic surgery invasive procedure. Having knowledge of these variant machines will make decisions easier and faster.

8. CONVENIENCE: Finding the medispa that is most convenient for you cuts half of your battles. There is nothing wrong with going to one medispa versus another. According to Heather Betts of Revive Rx in Covina, California, “Our patients come to our medispa not just for the cosmetic benefits, but for our wellness advances.” Most medispas offer beautifying treatments, but some offer IV Hydration services and weight loss counseling. Understanding the convenience between using one medispa versus another for what is needed for your beauty regimen makes all the money spent and visits made, worth it.

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LIVING YOUNGER & MANAGING THE NATURAL AGING PROCESS By

DR. JUAN CHAVEZ DR. LUCIA MIRELES-CHAVEZ FRESNO, CA

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aking a unique and proactive approach to healthcare, Optimal Medical Group uses detailed evaluations to assess patient’s physical and cognitive health. They look beyond “normal ranges” down to the cellular level, analyzing chromosomal changes, and more. This allows the husband and wife team to get the best picture of patients’ overall health. Then, Dr. Chavez and Dr. MirelesChavez create personalized care plans for patients that focus on medical intervention and reliable medical therapies that combat the biological effects of aging and disease prevention. In the past, Fresno residents have traveled to Beverly Hills or San Francisco to receive similar treatment.

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WHAT IS AGE MANAGEMENT MEDICINE? Restorative or age management medicine is a proactive approach to healthcare for people at any age. It focuses on the preservation of optimal human function.

WHAT SETS YOUR PRACTICE APART? We are medical doctors with a passion to help our patients improve their quality of life by making every effort to correct the process of aging before the onset of degenerative disease.

CAN AGING REALLY BE REVERSED? By optimizing function in these five main areas: mind, body, hormones, nutrition, and toxin removal, many disease states improve and can actually reverse, making you feel and look better.

WHAT’S YOUR GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT? Developing a cutting-edge practice right here in the Central Valley, so our community doesn’t have to travel to receive this type of medical care.

Optimal Medical Group focuses on optimizing health in these five areas.

i ABOUT OPTIMAL MEDICAL GROUP Dr. Juan Chavez and Dr. Mireles-Chavez have been practicing medicine for more than 15 years in the Fresno, California area, both in the private and hospital-based settings. Both have developed a deep appreciation for the need for preventative and restorative age management medicine based on proven evidence-based medical research that includes balancing and optimizing function in the entire body.

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Imagine That.

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magine if you could see what you might look like after surgery, before actually undergoing the procedure? One of the most important questions that a patient asks at the time of consultation is, “What will I look like after surgery?” Or, a patient may pull up a photo of a model from the web and ask, “Can I get this look?” even though their bodies are totally different. To get the most realistic approximation of what a patient might look like post-op, they need to see the potential changes on their own body. Fortunately, with my state-of-theart VECTRA XT 3D computer simulator, I will take the patient’s photo and I will be able to “morph” or change their nose, face, breasts, body or buttock into the shape that I feel I can realistically achieve through surgery. This helps take the guesswork out of surgery.

WHAT SETS MY PRACTICE APART We have a Medi-Spa on site with over a dozen lasers and energy devices.

We can also offer you nonsurgical and surgical options for youthful regeneration.

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THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME Funny, Dedicated and Honest

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MY DREAM INNOVATION To develop a product that maintains smooth skin and eliminates stretch marks.

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CAREER-DEFINING PROCEDURE I love “mommymakeovers” that help mothers get their pre-baby look back. Perky breasts and flat tummies with rounded waistlines are longed for. They deserve it and we can do it.

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MY GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT Serving others by traveling overseas with medical missions teams to underserved areas of Southeast Asia for over a decade gives me great satisfaction.

i ABOUT DR. MARK CHIN My clientele personally believe in the expertise that I provide, how I provide it and the enormous benefits they receive from it.

MY CREDENTIALS Bachelors Degree, Biochemistry, San Jose University Master of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley Medical Degree, Medical College of Virginia, Virginia Commonwealth University General Surgery Residency, Loma Linda University Medical Center Plastic Surgery Residency, St. Francis Memorial Hospital, San Francisco, CA Board Certification, American Board of Plastic Surgery, 1995

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Let the beauty of what you love be what you do.

DELIVERING BEAUTIFUL RESULTS

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he Spa and Hungry Hair and Advanced Body & Laser, prides itself on “custom-fit” customer services, innovation, creativity and ongoing continuing education. We want our clients to feel special, content and polished. We work to build a long term relationship with each client, while providing them with the best options in the industry of hair, skin, massage, nail techniques, spa and medical services.

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WHAT SETS MY SALON/SPA APART The Spa at Fig Garden Village and Hungry Hair Salon are more of a destination, with a large array of services and treatments to choose from. I take joy in treating my staff with respect and as a team, not just employees. Our team is genuinely encouraged to become their very best selves.

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THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE ME Caring, Driven and Compassionate

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WHAT I LOVE ABOUT MY PROFESSION I treasure the special relationships that I have formed with both my staff and clients over the many years. I have watched them get married, have children and deeply shared in these important milestones.

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MY ULTIMATE SKINCARE ADVICE When purchasing new skincare products, one should always consult with a professional.

That is how we ensure your investment is the right one for your skin type.

i ABOUT TAMMIE RILEY I feel blessed to be in the position I am, and could have never done it without my clients, family, staff, and my exceptional manager of over 25 years, Rockell Ward. The journey has taken a tremendous amount of hard work with plenty of heartache and challenges, but the rewards easily overwhelm the hardships.

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WHERE MEDICINE MEETS LUXURY By

BODY DEL SOL FRESNO, CALIFORNIA

Experience the ultimate in relaxation and rejuvenation, replenishing your body and soul.

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WHAT MAKES BODY DEL SOL UNIQUE TO FRESNO It is the only green spa and brings unique services and treatments to the Central Valley that you would usually find in the Bay Area or LA.

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ody del Sol is the 1st “Green” Spa in the Central Valley. Established in 2010, they have received the Mayor’s Award for being a “Green” Business two years in a row. They were also featured in three national spa magazines and were one of the People’s Choice winners 2017 for Best Cosmetic Medical Spa. We bring nature and science together for a more naturally beautiful you and a more beautiful planet. Our combined 40+ years experience in medicine and aesthetics ensures skill and safety for our patients.

HOW DO YOU SEE THE FUTURE OF BEAUTY CHANGING The aesthetic industry is constantly evolving!

New technology and less evasive/non-surgical solutions is a constant goal! People don’t have time for down time.

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WHAT THREE ADJECTIVES DESCRIBE BODY DEL SOL Trustworthy, Talented and Compassionate

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WHAT MOTIVATES YOU TO LEARN ALL THE LATEST AND GREATEST OF METHODS IN AESTHETICS The technology itself and our passion for improving the lives of our patients drives us to constantly upgrade ourselves.

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HOW HAS SOCIAL MEDIA AFFECTED YOUR BUSINESS It has grown our business immensely! It is the clearest way to show and communicate our latest services, and stay connected to our new and present clients.

CREDENTIALS Licensed Vocational Nurse – IOT Stanford University – Latino Entrepreneur Leaders Program Licensed Esthetician UC Irvine – Spa & Hospitality Management Program MBA – Technology Management BSB – Information Systems SPECIALTIES

i ABOUT AYDE MENDIBLES Born and raised in San Jose, California, Ayde came to the Fresno area with a dream and determination to start a business that she loves! She has incorporated her American Indian and Latino heritage into herbal wisdom, enhancing beauty, wellness and healthy skin.

At 57 years young she is still going strong, ready to expand to a larger luxurious facility in North Fresno. Ayde explored day spas and medical spas around the world to derive the best of the best and bring it to Body del Sol. Her passion for skin care and education allows her staff to service their clients and to experience the difference of “Where Medicine Meets Luxury.”

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A BEAUTIFUL SMILE IS A PATHWAY TO OPPORTUNITY By

DR. CATHERINE LAMBETECCHIO FRESNO, CALIFORNIA

A healthy, beautiful smile can change your life.

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WHAT SETS MY PRACTICE APART I love to donate my time to the elderly and do professional house calls.

Families often send me notes of gratitude, and are so appreciative of our extra care. I know first hand what it is like to be a caregiver.

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THREE WORDS THAT BEST DESCRIBE ME Innovative, Eclectic and Compassionate

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MY HAPPIEST PROFESSIONAL MOMENT I was fortunate to complete an Extreme Makeover project that was televised on ABC.

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i ABOUT DR. CATHERINE LAMBETECCHIO Catherine Lambetecchio is one of Fresno’s finest cosmetic dentists and a leader in her field, specifically wellknown for her expertise in veneers. She has served as the first female president of the Fresno-Madera Dental Society and is a member of various professional dental associations. She is not only an experienced dentist, she has worked in San Francisco side-by-side with the celebrity makeover dentist from New York who created the veneer process.

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CONNECT Visit Dr. Lambetecchio’s site at: www.lambdds.com Location 9495 Ft. Washington Road, Suite 101 Fresno, CA 93730 Phone 559 434.2220 Follow

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THE BIGGEST MISCONCEPTION The ultimate misconception is the notion that dental problems cannot be changed. Some patients expect to lose their teeth as they get older or hide their smiles and teeth because of insecurities.

Dentistry is continuously evolving and there are various options to restore teeth and prevent problems from occurring.

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OUR COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT I am proud to be a healthcare provider in Fresno and love that dentistry allows my team and I to give back to our community in various (dental and non-dental) events and also award my Clinical Achievement Scholarship to the two best hygiene students every year at Fresno City College.

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MY PASSION My greatest joy is to provide solutions to my patients’ insecurities and concerns about their smile and dental health. I value the trust my patients have placed with me and share their happiness when their smile and overall quality of life are incredibly transformed.

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WHAT SETS YOU APART I stay current on advancements in the field of dentistry through continuing education courses, studying research-based literature and participating in study clubs. Also, I am fortunate to be a part of an outstanding team, and together we provide optimal patient care from the moment they step through our door!

i ABOUT DR. SAM NAMDARIAN Dr. Namdarian has the honor of being distinguished as an Invisalign® Elite Premier Provider. As a Clinical Instructor of the Frontier Institute, he taught dentists who were attending their cosmetic dentistry courses. Dr. Namdarian also loves photography and takes portraits of his actual patients’ smile makeovers at his in-office studio!

MY CREDENTIALS Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry Invisalign® Elite Premier Provider Post Graduate Program in Esthetic Dentistry from UCLA Dental School Post-Doctoral Residency, University Medical Center (now known as Community Regional Medical Center) Doctor of Dental Medicine, Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine

CONNECT Visit Dr. Namdarian’s site at: www.fresnosmilemakeovers.com Location Fresno Smile Makeovers® 7770 N. Fresno St. #105 Fresno, CA 93720 Phone 559 431.1772

Actual patient’s cosmetic dentistry Portrait taken by Dr. Sam Namdarian

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