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Publisher / Editorial Director: Cecilia Moreno Editor in Chief: Samia Arslane Founder/Creative Director: Stephen Kamifuji Executive Fashion Editor: Mindy Saad Fashion Editor: Amanda Eliasch Luxury Fashion Editor: Laura Dunn Beauty Editor: Beau Dunn Philanthropy Editor: Catherine Williams Garden Editor: Kelly Emberg Color Director: Karoline Huber National Advertising Director: Alan Thavisouk VP of Advertising: Rhonda Zakhor Financial Director: Marc Meshekow Director Human Resources: Yolanda Garcia Contributing Editors: Ninka B, Marc Baptiste, Martyn Lawrence Bullard, Dr. Ezra Kest, Gina Mari, David Meister, Cheryl Woodcock ©2021 by GENLUX Magazine™, LLC., All rights reserved.

No part of this periodical may be reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission from GENLUX Magazine. To advertise: contact Cecilia Moreno: Cecilia@genlux.com Photo: Arthur Belebeau; model Lindsay Whidby / New York Models

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STEPHEN KAMIFUJI CREATIVE DIRECTOR’S NOTE Remember when it was considered déclassé for A-list movie stars to appear in TV commercials?

You’d never find stars as big as George Clooney or Brad Pitt pimping coffeemakers, or Matthew McConaughey hawking automobiles. Likewise, fashion magazines (this one included) once shied from having reality television celebs on their covers.

‘Bottom feeders,’ whispered the luxury brands.

These days, reality stars are as welcome on covers as Anna Wintour at fashion shows, and on this issue, we feature Garcelle Beauvais, who follows Lisa Vanderpump and Erika Jayne, as the third Housewives of Beverly Hills cast member on our cover. Robert Lynden photographed the elegant Garcelle, who brought her go-to glam team: makeup artist Julie Jules, and hairstylist Robear—both won Daytime Emmys for their work on Garcelle’s other show, The Real.

As in my own childhood, bullying is shared by many that we interview. Acrimonious incidents during those impressionable years leave their indelible scars, to which actress Kelly Hu will attest. Years of bullying were so hurtful she became suicidal. If she could go back in time, she’d tell her teen self not to worry—that life gets better. What an understatement. The ageless ex-Miss Hawaii and non-stop movie star is now single, happy, and living her best life (p46).

On everyone’s lips is a new beauty brand, Nude Envie (French pronunciation, “on-vee”) by creator Isabel Madison, a second-generation makeup maven whose good fortune is a byproduct of her altruistic passion for helping all women beautify through her easy, no-nonsense system. We feature lovely Isabel in a photoshoot, also by Lynden, that I styled in elegant looks by Escada, Dolce&Gabbana, Alexander McQueen, and Helmut Lang (p54).

In New York, I invited four brilliant photographers to come out and play. Still-life photographer John Lawton delivered a beautiful series of shoe photos capturing CHANEL , Jimmy Choo, Roger Vivier, Dee Ocleppo, and more (p32). Brilliant artist/photographer Andrew Matusik created an epic beauty story—morphing images of four models he shot in his studio with pictures of Mt. Rushmore.

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their stylists Jessie Ajluni and Mimi Lombardo, respectively, took their models out onto the bustling streets of New York. They produced two stunning fashion stories: Parker with Olesya Ivanishcheva (p78), and Belebeau with our Fall issue cover girl, Lindsay Whidby (p88)—both beauties with New York Models.

Meanwhile, here in Los Angeles, photographer Marta Elena Vassilakis returned to GENLUX with a brilliant fashion feature with the gorgeous Angelina Pirts from Industry Models (p68).

Now, I’m not a big Brad Pitt fan, but his commercial for De’Longhi sold me. Have you seen it? It goes like this: Brad heads out for an early morning motorcycle ride along the PCH to pick up a bag of fresh coffee beans. A hypnotic soundtrack wafts in the background.

Brad stops in for a leisurely spell at his mechanic’s shop before riding back to his Architectural Digest-like home. He goes to the kitchen, pours the beans into his De’Longhi bean-to-cup maker, and with the touch of a button, voilà! A nice hot cappuccino swirls forth. The camera zooms in tight on Brad sipping the fruits of his labor with a cat-that-ate-the-canary grin. Cut to logo. Perfetto! Can’t have his life? No problem.

At least you can have his coffeemaker.

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On August 15, 2021, we lost one of the preeminent fashion photographers. Yasuhiro Wakabayashi, known professionally as Hiro, created many of VOGUE and HARPER’S BAZAAR’s most memorable still-life images. His closeup photograph of model Jerry Hall’s profile blowing a whisp of smoke into the bright blue sky became a classic . It, like all of Hiro’s photographs, made you stop and want to explore deeper. He used unusual points of view merging products with nature, multiple exposures and forced perspective to create dynamic and timeless images. He was 90. G

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SHOES! SHOES! SHOES! Photographer John Lawton shares this season’s favorites.

AMERICAN BEAUTY Artist/Photog Andrew Matusik reimagines a familiar monument.

HAPPILY EVER AFTER We find out why actress Kelly Hu is living her best life—ever!

LIPPING POINT The five words that saved Isabel Madison’s makeup line.

THE REAL, RHOBH Garcelle Beauvais’s brutal honesty keeps her in the game.

SOME ENCHANTED EVENING Shooter Marta Elena Vassilakis captures model Angelina Pirts NIGHT MOVES! We take to the streets of New York with Olyesa Ivanishcheva.

KEEP IT SHORT AND CHIC Photographer Arthur Belebeau shoots Holiday’s leggy looks.

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CHARITY

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One of our greatest luxuries is giving back to those in need. We applaud the designers and companies who have adopted a corporate culture of giving. Here, our philanthropy editor, CAT WILLIAMS (cat@genlux.com), shares a few of them.

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CHOCOLATES FOR CHANGE

Voted one of the top 10 best chocolatiers in the world, Vosges is doing even more than creating decadent delights. All Vosges Haut Chocolat Ritual Collections benefit Bring Change to Mind—a nonprofit organization encouraging dialogue and raising awareness, understanding, and empathy about mental health. Vosges Ritual Collection for Peace, $100, vosges.com

HAVE HEART

This holiday season Skechers x JGoldcrown: BOBS Too Cozy slippers feature the iconic #Lovewall heart prints of muralist James Goldcrown. For every BOBS from Skechers item purchased, a donation is made to help save shelter animals’ lives nationwide through Skechers’ partnership with Petco Love. Bob’s for Skechers slippers, $48, skechers.com

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John Hardy is celebrating the power of bamboo: a sustainable, regenerating plant and vital local resource. Through the Wear Bamboo, Plant Bamboo initiative, the brand plants bamboo seedlings in Indonesia for each Bamboo Collection piece sold. To date, more than 1.3 million seedlings have been planted.

John Hardy bracelet, $1695, johnhardy.com

To actively reverse the disappearance of the species, Temple St. Clair donates a portion of the proceeds from the exquisite Lion Collection to Lion Guardians—The organization dedicated to enacting long-term solutions for humans and lions coexisting across Kenya and Tanzania. Lion cub Bellina, $4500, templestclair.com

Beauty-wellness brand Embody is dedicat ed to improving the lives of women—one gummy supplement at a time. A portion of Embody sales will benefit the Los Angeles Downtown Women’s Center with Embody team members volunteering with the DTWC each month. Retinol Gummy, $28, thisisembody.com

GIVING STATE OF MIND

Every STATE bag purchased supports American children and families in need. STATE allocates 5% of its annual revenue to giving efforts around the country, such as donating fully-packed backpacks at their signature bag drop rallies and special projects with charities and schools. This fall, STATE partnered with HELP USA to donate $20,000 to New York families experiencing homelessness. State Bags Pink puffer backpack, $90, statebags.com

This holiday season Kiehl’s will donate $1 from the sale of each Hydration Starter Kit and Merry Masking Trio to Feeding America as part of their $100,000 donation. Every dollar helps provide at least ten meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks. Kiehl’s Merry Masking Trio, $40; Hydration Starter Kit, $22, kiehls.com

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Jaboneria Marianella is donating a portion of proceeds from their Hydrating Hand Sanitizer Gel to God’s Love We Deliver. God’s Love We Deliver cooks and home delivers meals for those too sick to cook or shop for themselves.

Hand sanitizer, $16, marianella.co

For 21 years, Ralph Lauren’s Pink Pony Initiative — the company’s global philanthropic program dedicated to cancer care — has been a leader in the fight against the disease.

100 percent of the purchase price from the sale of the Pink Pony Fleece Hoodie will benefit the Pink Pony Fund of The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation or to an international network of cancer charities.

Ralph Lauren Pink Pony fleece hoodie, $148, ralphlauren.com

PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD

Jimmy Choo is partnering with the Breast Cancer Research Foundation on a limited-edition capsule collection. 20% of the purchase price from items in this collection go directly to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Jimmy Choo satin pump, $975, jimmychoo.com

HAN HELPS THE HOMELESS HAN makeup maintains an ongoing charitable partnership with Compass Family Services and earmarks funds for the Compass Children’s Center program, which serves homeless children ages 0-5. Compass works to address the homeless crisis in the Bay Area. Han Skincare New York Nights Palette, $30, hanscc.com

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Luxury accessories designer Dee Ocleppo proudly continues her partnership with the Breast Cancer Research Fund (BCRF). The brand supports BCRF year-round by donating 10% of annual revenues. Dee Ocleppo handbag, $459, deeocleppo.com

MORE TREES? I’LL DRINK TO THAT!

Greenbar Distillery boasts the world’s largest portfolio of 100% USDA-certified organic spirits. Greenbar is planting one tree per bottle sold in partnership with Sustainable Harvest International. Since 2008, they’ve planted over 900,000 trees. 4-can pack of bitters and soda, $9.99, wine-searcher.com

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SHOES! SHOES! SHOES! Okay, we’re obsessed!

Let’s light up the holidays in these shoes that shine!

Photos by John Lawton

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MAX MARA RESORT 2022 COAT, $625; TOP, $1330; AND SKIRT, $1110, MAX MARA, NYC, 212-879-6100 MAXMARA.COM ROGER VIVIER VIV’ RANGERS STRASS BUCKLE LEATHER SANDAL, $1495, ROGERVIVIER.COM

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AMERICAN BEAUTY

Artist/Photographer Andrew Matusik, with digital sculpting tools in hand, reimagines a familiar monument with the new faces of America.

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HAPPILY EVER AFTER

Hand her a time machine, and Hawaiian-born beauty Kelly Hu would go back and tell her suicidal teen self not to worry, that everything will be okay. She might also mention how one day she would become Miss Hawaii, star in blockbuster films, and be the first American ever invited to China to promote a movie.

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Photographer: ROBERT LYNDEN / SoleIcon.com Stylist: KIRSTEN READER / KirstenReader.com Hair: GUY ROMEO / @hairromeo Makeup: ESTELLE DESCARD / EstelleDescard.com/ Location: Special thanks to AMBER THAYER Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI @genlux

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Your breakfast? Coffee.

You’re wearing? A UNITY sweatshirt from my line, 33 Edge (33edge.com). It came about during the riots and protests when everyone was so divided. So I created this line with messages of KINDNESS, HUMANITY, and EQUALITY. The graphics are done in a gradient of skin colors to symbolize inclusivity. I dedicated the RESCUE T-shirt to my dog Shu whom I lost in September—those proceeds will help animal rescues.

Everyday style? Sweats and T-shirts and a pair of sneakers, or I love my combat boots from bootcampaign.org. They’re actual combat boots, and the proceeds go to help vets.

Beauty secret? No kids. I say this jokingly but with some truth.

When women have children, it’s exhausting. Not having kids, I have less stress, and I’m able to sleep in.

Maternal instincts? When I was very young, I played house and wanted to be the mommy. But after my parents divorced, I realized you don’t have to be married to be happy or have children to be complete. I was so much happier alone. I really enjoy traveling and being a free spirit.

Your boyfriend? Not anymore.

We recently broke up. It could not have been a better and more friendly breakup. I feel like people

Long relationships? Yes, one was 12 years. That was a friendly breakup too. He got married to a woman with three kids, and he’s now a wonderful dad. I’m so happy for him. We strive to love someone so much that if you cannot make them happy—and being with you is not the best for them— you’re happy when they find the person who makes them happy.

School bullying? If you ask anybody, I was the most bullied kid in the entire school. I couldn’t even go to football games without fear of being beaten up. It started in 7th grade. Kids would spit on me. Going through the hallway was like the gauntlet. I became suicidal. I blame myself because I had a big mouth and was not taking crap from anybody. I always wanted to stand out, and it doesn’t go over well, especially in Hawaii.

It wasn’t until I graduated and moved to Los Angeles that I found a whole city trying to stand out.

Beauty pageants? The pageants can be a great stepping stone for women trying to better themselves or their situation. When I won Miss Teen USA, it changed the trajectory of my life. With the winnings, I moved to LA and pursued my acting career without worrying about finances. I went back in ‘93, won Miss Hawaii, and ran for Miss USA. Pageants are good for self-analyzation and making improvements.

Spirit animal? In Hawaii, we have ‘Aumakua—Hawaiian Ancestral Spirits. Our family ‘Aumakua was an owl. Owls are pretty cool, right?

Biggest worry? I’m not a big worrier. My life is so great right now—I really feel like I shouldn’t

Acting career? I’m in a great position in my life as an actor, where I don’t work so much that I get exhausted and frustrated, and I don’t work so little that I worry about paying my bills. I’m in a sweet spot where I get to have a life and can go to the supermarket without being bothered for an autograph.

Biggest blessing? My mom always said I was born under a lucky star, and I feel like I have been. So I was blessed with a lot of positivity around me. I know that things are always working out for me. I believe in what the Universe or God has in store for me, and it’s all going to be okay.

Biggest heartbreak? Loss. Losing my father and my dog.

Your hero? My mother. I know we always say that in pageants, but she raised two kids by herself. She was smart and saved her money and invested. Now she owns a lot of property. At 80, my parents moved to Vegas and are living the life, playing Bingo, taking art classes, and going to casinos. I tell her not to gamble my whole inheritance away.

Shopping haunts? Amazon.

Hoarder tendencies? I have the hoarding gene. My grandmother was a hoarder, and my mother was a hoarder. I’ve been here for 28 years and have accumulated so much crap that I’m ready for Armageddon. I need to do some purging.

Charity work? I’m raising money for Best Buddies Hawaii, which I’ve worked with since 2003. They help people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and teach compassion, inclusion, and tolerance.

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can come in and out of your life at different points in your life, and breakups don’t mean failure or a negative thing. I don’t believe marriage is for me.

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Actress Kelly Hu couches her answers to our conversation, saying, “I might be a little brain foggy today because I received my booster this morning.” The forever-young actress, best known for her roles in Scorpion King, X-Men, and Martial Law, reveals during our GENLUX Two-Word Interview how, at this moment, she’s single and living her best life, thank you very much. -SK

Fantasy dinner? Jesus. Who else is there? He’s my number-one guy. I mean, after you talk to Jesus, who’s left? Wait, wouldn’t it be cool to have Jesus, Buddha, Mohammed, and Moses all at the same table discussing what the world is like today?

Embarrassing moment? I have so many. Just last week, I fell off a chair at an event. My whole ass hit the ground. I was all dressed up and slipped off the bench and landed on my butt, and it was a full minute before I realized what had happened. My friend looked back at me and said, ‘What happened?’ If he were a good friend, he would have fallen on the ground too!

Time machine? I wish I could go back and tell my suicidal self how much better life was going to be.

Your mentor? I’m so grateful for my Kamehameha High School drama teacher, Mr. Bertino. The only tools I had were from high school drama, so they were invaluable when I moved out here to act. I tried recently to reach out to him. I searched out his daughter, and she said he now has Alzheimer’s. I tried.

School reunions? I don’t go to my reunions. I went to my 10th and still didn’t feel comfortable.

What’s next? My parents are coming in from Las Vegas for Thanksgiving. I booked another movie, so I have to go away on Saturday. When I come back, I’m going to look at getting a new pet, a new soulmate. G

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RINGS, KELLY’S OWN ENRICO CUINI, SILVER PUMP, $995, ENRICOCUINI.COM

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THE LIPPING POINT

Isabel Madison’s Nude Envie makeup colors are on everyone’s lips, eyes and cheeks.

Here, she shares the challenges of building her beauty brand, and how a comment from her best friend, Brooke Burke, saved the company.

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Your tribe? I have a younger brother and a younger sister. My mom is very quiet, feminine, and tiny and she took care of us. My dad passed away only a few months ago.

Favorite child? My younger sister would say it was her, but no, no. In my family, it was me! I didn’t use to admit it, but fuck them—I’ll admit it (laughs). When my dad would go to the doctor, the doctor would ask, ‘How many kids do you have?’ My dad would answer, ‘I have three criminals. All they want is money!’

Your kids? My oldest is 25 and in San Francisco, attending dental school. My daughter is 22 and going to LMU in an MFT program with specialization in art therapy, and my 17-yearold son likes driving cars, bulldozers, tractors and wants to be a policeman.

Your playlist? For starters, I have Michael Jackson, the Bee Gees, Nora Jones, Julio Iglesias, and Charles Aznavour—I always have music on.

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Your breakfast? Celery juice and two cappuccinos with almond milk.

Makeup memory? I would sneak makeup into high school, put it on, and remove it before coming home. I loved it! Back then, it was silly frosted blue eye shadow.

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many makeup choices. I hate seeing women feeling depressed and want to help them.

Makeup is one of the tools to help them look happy and feel happy. Nude Envie is curated and easy for all skin tones, ages, personalities— it makes makeup easy.

Fashion faves? I wear a lot of CHANEL; it’s classic feminine. A good CHANEL blazer is everything. Bottega Veneta: Who’s not in love with all that stuff right now? Monse: love that brand. Cut-off jeans and a lot of boots.

Obsessed! Leather jackets. I have Sergio Rossi cowboy boots, booties, everything. I love long backless dresses. I kind of do everything.

Mostly solids.

Your childhood? I grew up in Encino with super strict, protective parents. My dad scared off every boy in the neighborhood. No one was allowed to even look at me! I was famous for having a dad that everyone was terrified of, and I wasn’t allowed to wear makeup until I was 19 or 20.

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Your attire? I’m wearing an Alexandre Vauthier one-shoulder top, Iro white capri pants, and some Hermès slides.

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On a morning drive to a workout in Malibu, Isabel Madison’s negative mind is yammering INTER UX incessantly. A stream of doubt weighs the validity of her new cosmetics company: Why are you putting all this money and time into this new makeup line with no guarantees? Is it worth it? Are you crazy?

I EL M AD To mollify (if need be) any future embarrassment, not a soul knows about her venture— not even her best friend, Brooke Burke. “But when I walked in,” Isabel says, “the very first words from Brooke’s lips were, ‘Oh, my gosh, I love your lipstick; who makes it?’”

“That was the tipping point,” claims Isabel. “I thought, okay, worst-case scenario: if no one buys it, I’ll have gifts for everyone for the rest of my life, and from that moment, all fear left me.” Good thing.

Success was idling around the corner. First, Barneys New York picked up the collection, then Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue, and online sales soared. Her easy-to-use color system and creamy texture proved to be on point.

Here, the fashionable CEO and creative director of Nude Envie (pronounced “on-vee”) continues the conversation through our GENLUX Two-Word Interview. —SK

Guilty pleasure? Potato chips. Sleeping in.

Nightstand reading? Never Split the Difference

by Chris Voss, The Surrender Experiment by Michael Singer, and Daring Greatly by Brené Brown. Getting rid of fear and being vulnerable. I’m working on it.

First gig? After leaving Max Factor, where my dad was head of R&D, he started Visage de Beauté, and I became his protegee and apprentice. I would help select the colors and melt and mold the pieces. I was a child. I was only 12 or 13. I had to work growing up. I think they have laws against that now, right?

Your strength? Color! I’ve always been particular about color. Some colors bring me so much joy and happiness. Lipstick is one of those things where I couldn’t find the right color. I would mix eye shadows into my lipsticks to create the right color.

Business secret? Perseverance. I locked myself up in a room for a few years, did all the paperwork and legalities. I was adamant I wanted a creamy texture. It can’t melt, and I didn’t want it to break. It was the same lab my dad used, and they couldn’t get it right, so I had to make a change. Working with the right lab is like a marriage—it has to be a happy place.

Biggest regret? My biggest regret is settling.

Makeup goal? The ultimate goal is to help women from feeling overwhelmed with too

Your heroes? My dad was my hero. His strength, his brilliance. He was book smart and street smart. I was also obsessed with Wonder Woman. First of all, she was beautiful, and she helped everyone. She was a good Samaritan.

She was sexy with elegance.

Flower or gardener? In my relationships, I’m the gardener. But I’m allowing myself to be the flower. I love that role, too. There needs to be some balance. We gardeners love to nourish and take care of everyone.

Binge watching? Versailles on Netflix.

Charity work? We collaborated with Patrick Foley, Farrah Fawcett’s former makeup artist, on a pink lipstick called Farrah. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Farrah Fawcett Foundation in supporting cutting-edge HPVrelated cancer research, patient assistance, and prevention.

Teleportation destination? It has to be up high with an ocean view—peaceful, quiet, with a breeze, 80 degrees, with a big tree I can sit under like a Chinese elm. I’m on the ground with a nice little pillow. I’m barefoot, and I’m looking up and seeing the birds.

Happiest moments? When my children were little, I loved hearing them laugh. I also loved the sound of them running toward my bed in the morning. My youngest slept in my bed till he was 12. I’ll definitely get punished if anyone hears about that one, but I loved it.

What’s next? I want my other baby, my business, to help more women. I want to educate and help them feel better about themselves.

That’s a dream.

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ESCADA JACKET; ESCADA GREEN MIDI PLISSEE SKIRT, $895; ESCADA SATIN BRA, $750, ESCADA, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-285-0330 ALL JEWELRY, ISABEL’S OWN

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DOLCE&GABBANA COLLECTION PAINTERLY LOGO JACKET, $1995; HELMUT LANG SLASH STRETCH DRESS, $395, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211 GOLD EARRINGS, ISABEL’S OWN

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GIVENCHY FLOWY CHARMEUSE DRESS, $3545, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211 ENRICO CUINI HEEL, @ENRICOCUINI ALL JEWELRY, ISABEL’S OWN

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THE REAL, REAL HOUSEWIFE OF BEVERLY HILLS Most, if not all, of her Real Housewives of Beverly Hills castmates would attest to Garcelle Beauvais’s outspokenness and brutal honesty. As her new book is about to launch, she shares with our STEPHEN KAMIFUJI about the times she wanted to quit the show, and the ��s sitcom star who had a huge impact on her life.

CLICK HERE TO SEE GARCELLE’S MY FAVORITE THINGS VIDEO

PHOTOGRAPHER: ROBERT LYNDEN / SOLEICON.COM ST YLIST: CHRISTINA MCNOWN / @ST YLEDBYCBM HAIR: ROBEAR / @ROBEARHAIR MAKEUP: JULIE JULES / @JJULESBEAUT Y USING NUDE ENVIE ART DIRECTION: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI @GENLUX

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Modeling career? I was discovered by Irene Marie, who had a modeling agency in Miami.

Eileen Ford came to scout and brought me to New York to be with the Ford Modeling Agency. I lived at Eileen’s house.

Your family? I have three boys. My younger twins are now 14.

Your bedtime? I was asleep by 11:30. I put in earplugs because my boys had a sleepover.

Your brows? Anastasia started doing them way back when she was in this little room with no windows at Juan Juan and working her tail off. She’s very independent and always said she didn’t want to get married. I invited her to my wedding, and when I threw the bouquet, nobody stood a chance. She dove for that bouquet—she loved the competition of it all.

Now she’s a beauty icon!

Glam team? I love my glam team, which is on set today. Robear does my hair, and Julie Jules does my makeup. During the pandemic, when everyone was out of work, we started The Real.

We ended up doing 170 episodes from my house. They got in the union, and each won a Daytime Emmy for their work.

Three blessings? My health—thank God I didn’t get COVID, my perseverance, and all the love that I receive daily.

Your passion? I’m trying to focus on the little things and enjoy every minute of my life.

Your heroes? My mother and Diahann Carroll.

Growing up, we never got to see beautiful black women on TV, and I remember the first time I saw Diahann. She was on her own show, Julia, and then she was on Dynasty. They usually didn’t portray us as intelligent and well-spoken — but here she was — so for me, she made a huge mark.

Meet her? I did. I was so starstruck and so excited to meet Diahann, I couldn’t even tell her how much I loved her and how much she changed my perception of what we looked like on TV.

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Everyday style? Classic but modern. Chic!

A nice pair of J-Brand jeans, a nice COS blouse, a Manolo heel, and a Gucci bag.

Shopping haunts? I’m a Saks, Neimans, and Zara girl. I think it’s nice to mix it up.

Fantasy dinner? If I could pick any five, I’d have Michelle Obama, Brad Pitt, my mom, and Cardi B., who would be great for laughs, and then I’d pick my girlfriend, Nicole. Nicole and I wrote my book together, Love Me As I Am. Essays from my life in Haiti to today. Nicole and I have the same sense of humor.

Favorite quote? Real queens fix each other’s crowns.

Biggest regret? That I never had a relationship with my dad. He wasn’t in my life, and when he came back, I really didn’t give him a chance.

He wrote me a letter before he died, and I didn’t read it. My mom threw it out.

Best trait? My sense of humor.

Childhood crush? It was Michael Jackson.

Character change? The first thing that came to mind is allowing a man to take care of me.

Biggest heartbreak? I would say my divorce to my twin’s dad.

Flower or Gardener? I would say I’m the gardener, but I wish I was the flower.

Guilty pleasure? Shopping and Oreo cookies.

It’s my favorite cookie.

Any hobbies? I work so much that I don’t have hobbies. Being creative is my thing.

Beauty secret? Moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. I use Epicurean; I love their products. I keep it really simple because I have eczema, so I stay on top of it. I do many facials at the Burke Williams Spa on Sunset.

Embarrassing moment? When everyone found out about my divorce. I had written an email to some friends, and it got leaked to the press, so everyone found out.

RHOBH challenges? There are aspects I love, like the glamour and hanging out with the women, but other aspects aren’t as fun. It’s really challenged me to stand up for myself to be outspoken and be honest to a fault—I think the other women will attest to that.

Charity work? Angels for Humanity organization that helps migrant children, especially Haitians. UNICEF and the LA Mission. My kids and I feed the homeless on the Holidays, like Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. I’ve been a part of the Women’s Step-Up Network for years.

Final straw? Oh, yeah! There have been moments I’ve been in the car, and I’ve called crying to my manager to get me out of here. You’re definitely pushed and challenged on the show.

Future plans? It’s really to continue being an entrepreneur. I’m building my brand and continuing to give back. And hopefully, find my soulmate and get married.

Show benefit? I never thought I’d do reality TV. It was never on my radar, but I wanted to stay in LA more, and my boys were starting middle school, so while it’s not something I’d planned to do, it’s allowed me to work while staying in town more, which is a great benefit.

Any men? If you’re asking if there are any on the radar, only God really knows. G

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Love Me as I Am, written with Nicole E. Smith, Pre-order $14.99 Kindle; $27.99 hardcover

BOOK COVER PHOTO CREDIT: AMISTAD

Your background? I’m from Haiti. We left there when I was seven and moved to Massachusetts. I didn’t speak English and had never seen snow. When I was 16, we moved to Miami. We had more family there and were closer to traveling to Haiti.

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Your breakfast? Coffee and a blueberry scone.

COVID time? During the pandemic, I organized my linen closet and I started my podcast, Going to Bed with Garcelle, so I became busier in 2020 and all from home!

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“I’ve been blessed to do some incredible things throughout my career,” acknowledges Garcelle Beauvais, “But I’ve never gotten more attention as when it was announced I’d be on The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills. It’s unbelievable how invested people are with the show. It’s quite a phenomenon!” On the franchise since Season 10, the outspoken and brutally honest Haitian-born model, actress, author, and humanitarian, shares about herself during our GENLUX Two-Word Interview. —SK

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ANDREW GN PEARL TRIM DRAMA-SLEEVE SATIN LEOPARD DRESS, $2650, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211 ANDREA GROUSSMAN 14K GOLD DIAMOND PAVÉ HOOPS, $2040, ANDREAGROUSSMAN.COM

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SOME ENCHANTED EVENING A few romantic Holiday looks for making a stunning entrance.

ETRO SWEATER, $2880; Photographers: MARTA ELENA VASSILAKIS ETRO SHORTS, $750; ETRO Stylist: JOLINESHIRT, TOWERS $1100, SIMILAR STYLES AT ETRO.COM Model: ANGELINA PIRTS / Industry Model Management ELYSIAN CRYSTAL CHAIN Hair: JAMES MCMAHON / CloutierRemix.com AND PLEATED CRINOLINE ON A HAND-WRAPPED Makeup: LUIS CASCO / CloutierRemix.com TULLE HEADBAND, $325, Photo Assistant: SARAH SIDARTA LYNN PAIK MILLINERY, Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJISHOP.LYNNPAIK.COM @genlux

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ANDREW GN PEARL TRIM DRAMA-SLEEVE SATIN LEOPARD DRESS, $2650, MAX SAKS MARA FIFTH RESORT AVENUE, 2022 COAT, $625; BEVERLY HILLS, TOP, $1330;FULLAND SKIRT, MARCIANO 310-275-4211 $1110, MAX MARA, PAVÉ LENGTH FAUX 14K GOLD DIAMOND NYC, 212-879-6100 FUR $458,$2040, DOMECOAT HOOPS, MAXMARA.COM MARCIANO.COM AGFINEJEWELRY.COM

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CHANEL CRUISE 2022 LOOK 8 JACKET IN IRIDESCENT TWEED $8950; PRINTED SILK SKIRT, $4350; POLYESTER, ELASTANE, COTTON TIGHTS, $375; DRIES VAN NOTEN AND METAL, RESIN COAT $1650; AND STRASS NECKLACE, DRESS $1580, SELECT SAKS $2125, FIFTH AVENUE, CHANEL BOUTIQUES, BEVERLY HILLS, 800-550-0005.

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CHLOE MULTI-COLOR ZIMMERMANN POSTCARD DRESS, $3895, EMBROIDERED SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, MINI, $1850, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211 ZIMMERMANNWEAR.COM KERRY PARKER GIGI PIP DAKOTA OFFICIAL FLORAL TRIANGLE$60, GLOVES CROWN HAT, $112, KERRYPARKERGIGIPIP.COM STORE.ETSY.COM ROGER VIVIER AURNATRIX BELLE BY S.SIDHARTA VIVIER METAL BUCKLE SLINGBACK BOTSWANA AGATE PUMP $995, STONE NECKLACE, $350, ROGERVIVIER.COM AURNATRIX.COM

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SHORT &SWEET

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BY SHUBHIKA PLATFORM POLKADOT HEEL, $130, PAPADONTPREACH.COM

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BY S.SIDHARTA BOTSWANA AGATE STONE NECKLACE, $350, AURNATRIX.COM

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NIGHT MOVES!

Genlux takes model Olyesa Ivanishcheva on a jaunt through New York to trip the light fantastic!

Photographers: HOLLY PARKER / South James Agency Stylist: JESSIE AJLUNI @jessieajlunistyling Model: OLYESA IVANIHCHEVA / New York Models Hair: VANESSA OCANDO @vanessa.ocando Makeup: TOMOYO SHIONOME @tomoyomakeup Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI @genlux

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KEEP IT SHORT AND CHIC

Stylist Mimi Lombardo inspires us to wear it short, like these sweet looks on lovely Lindsay Whidby.

Photographer: ARTHUR BELEBEAU @arthurbelebeau Stylist: MIMI LOMBARDO / De Facto Inc., New York @mimilombardo Model: LINDSAY WHIDBY / New York Models / @lindsaywhidby Hair: DAVID COTTEBLANCHE / Next using Fekkai Makeup: GEORGINA BILLING TON / Judy Casey using Shiseido Hair Assistant: BLEN WASIHUN for Fekkai Products Art Direction: STEPHEN KAMIFUJI @genlux

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ZIMMERMANN POSTCARD PUFF SLEEVE MINI, $1150, ZIMMERMANNWEAR.COM SALVATORE FERRAGAMO SUNGLASSES, $310, EYECONIC.COM ROGER VIVIER RV MEDIUM BUCKET SUEDE BAG $2550; VIRGULE LACQUERED BUCKLE SLINGBACK PATENT LEATHER PUMP, $875, ROGERVIVIER.COM TIGHTS STYLIST OWN

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CAROLINA HERRERA BI-STRETCH DOUBLE WOOL MINI DRESS WITH ROUND COLLAR AND HEART BUTTONS, $1790; AND CH CAROLINA HERRERA CLUTCH, PUR, CAROLINA HERRERA, 954 MADISON AVE, NYC, CAROLINAHERRERA.COM BAUBLEBAR PRIYA PAVÉ HEART EARRINGS, $42, BLOOMINGDALES.COM

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ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER LONG-SLEEVE GOWN WITH CRYSTAL MESH BELT, $4835; SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, BEVERLY HILLS, 310-275-4211 14K ROSE-GOLD PINK OPAL AND DIAMOND PAVÉ BUTTERFLY NECKLACE, $1160, AGFINEJEWELRY.COM GENLUX SHOE, GARCELLE’S101 OWN

EMILIO PUCCI SATIN FARFALLE PRINT DRESS, $1185, EMILIOPUCCI.COM SEQUIN MARQUESAS MOTHER-OF-PEARL EARRINGS, $198, SEQUIN-NYC.COM TIGHTS SYLIST’S OWN

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ISABEL MARANT, ‘CELINA’ V-NECK RUCHED DRESS, $1195, SAKS FIFTH AVENUE, ZIMMERMANN BEVERLY HILLS, POSTCARD 310-275-4211 EMBROIDERED RAVEN FINE MINI, $1850, JEWELERS YELLOW ZIMMERMANNDIAMOND RING, WEAR.COM DIAMOND PAVÉ GIGI PIP DAKOTA FLORAL CROWN RING & TRIANGLE YELLOWHAT, DIAMOND $112, TENNIS BRACELET GIGIPIP.COM ENRICOROGER CUINI, VIVIER NUDE LEATHER OPEN TOE BELLE VIVIER METAL PUMPS ANKLE BUCKLEWITH SLINGBACK STRAP, PUMP$1025, $995, ENRICOCUINI.COM ROGERVIVIER.COM

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EDITOR’S PICKS

This season, I’m looking forward to traveling to the beautiful land and mountains of Switzerland. What I love most is sipping on hot chocolate by the fire in a cozy chalet. I’m ready for the cold weather, aren’t you?

HEAD Sportswear Legacy has partnered with Lindsey Vonn to create a fun and elegant collection. I’m thinking wearing her clothes will get me that boost of confidence on the slopes. Another favorite of mine this season is Alexander Vauthier’s sky blue sweater. Trop beau!! —Samia

Vacheron Constantin Métiers d’Art The Legend of The Chinese Zodiac, Year of The Ox watch, $138 000, Beverly Hills, 310-5982026, vacheron-constantin.com

Alexander McQueen Chelsea boot, $1150, Beverly Hills, 323-782-4983, alexandermcqueen.com

Emilio Pucci ribbed-knit cashmere sweater, $1410; Clessidra-print velvet short, $1320, emiliopucci.com Christian Louboutin bracelet, Beverly Hills, 310-652-5700, christianlouboutin.com

Alexander Vauthier Sweater, alexandrevauthier.com

Tory Burch Guipure top, $698, Poplin bubble skirt, $898, Tory Burch Beverly Hills, 310-2742394, toryburch.com

Christian Louboutin Cabarock cabas, $1350, Beverly Hills, 310-652-5700, christianlouboutin.com

samia@genlux.com / Insta: @samiagenlux / Twitter: @SamiaArslane

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HEAD Sportswear Legacy Collection in collaboration with Lindsey Vonn, Tiffany jacket Legacy, $1000, Emerald pants Legacy, $700, head.com

HAND PAINTED WALLPAPER degournay.com | info@degournay.com SAINT LAURENT AYLAH OVER-THE-KNEE BOOT, $1995, YSL.COM SIMONE ROCHA SPRING/SUMMER 2020

‘Wisteria’ hand painted wallpaper Interior design by Maria Filippova. Photography by Mikhail Stepanov

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BY LAURA DUNN LUXURY DIRECTOR @LAURADUNN

Follow me: @lauradunn Visit: lauradunnluxury.com

THIS CANDLE! I may have written about these

AND THE OSCAR GOES TO...

ME!

Nothing screams holiday more than a bright red gown! This stunning gown by Oscar De La Renta is the quintessential Christmas look for all your black- or red-tie affairs. Pair with your favorite diamonds, and voila!...you will be the prettiest gift in the room!! Oscar De La Renta silk taffeta gown, $5990, oscardelarenta.com

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My must-have, straight from Anthony David, the new VIP Ambassador at Louis Vuitton in Beverly Hills. A fluffy dream-like ski/shopping jacket ($6200) with some serious voluminous padding that emphasizes a cozy, puffycloud-like fit. Studs, gems, and patches create a ski jacket like no other! Be the most stylish on the slopes...or the streets of Beverly Hills!! Thank you, Anthony, for sharing the latest in LV luxury, and congratulations on your new position... there is only one you!!

Louis Vuitton, Beverly Hills, 310-859-0457, ask for Anthony David; louisvuitton.com

candles every year (of course I have!!), but it truly is not Christmas in my house until I light the first Nest Holiday Candle. I search all year round to find the perfect candle, but nothing screams holiday like this blend of pomegranate, mandarin orange, pine, cloves, and cinnamon with a hint of vanilla and amber. I just ordered 5 of the four-wick candles for gifts. They are the longest lasting, cleanest burning candles and come in a new decorative gift box. Get your Christmas on now for home and gifts...before they sell out.

Holiday Luxury Four Wick Candle, $150, nestnewyork.com (joinhoney.com and save now!).

James Bond X Moke America brings us the 007 Moke. Drawing inspiration from the Caribbean—a location synonymous with James Bond—San Monique is a fictitious island featured in the 1973 movie, Live and Let Die. The striking white and blue design, wood steering wheel, elegant gear shift, tire cover featuring unique “San Monique,” striped Bimini top, backup camera, bluetooth radio, and white rims scream holiday all year long! This electric car could be just about the cutest lil buggy I have ever seen and it tops my 2021 Christmas list!!! $26,975, with only one month left to purchase...the time is now!!! mokeamerica.com

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SERIOUSLY, I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT...

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FASHION

GENLUX My Top 5 for a Sustainable Children’s Wardrobe Winter is around the corner, so it’s time to rotate your children’s closet. I encourage you to think “conscious sustainability” as you source looks for your little one’s ever-changing sizes. Here are my five favorite new items from the Borobabi Winter Collection, available to rent or buy. By Carolyn Butler

1.

JUMP FOR MY LOVE!

Jumpsuits are a wonderful addition to your little one’s closet because they deliver both comfort and fashion. They provide great coverage and keeps you nice and toasty on cold winter days.

This beautiful Hand TieDyed Jumpsuit (Rent from $34.99/month or Buy for $274) from The New Society is a must-have for your little fashionista.

3.

The Perfect Twirl

It’s a simple fact that twirling is carefree, invincible, and fun. Every seasonal wardrobe should have a dress that sweeps your little one into a daydream—and this 100% cotton Agatha Dress from Lillu (Rent from $11.99/month or Buy for $90) is fall plum fairy perfection.

CAROLYN WITH DAUGHTER, AVELLINA

Follow the Rainbow

HAVE A SPECIALLY CURATED BOROBABI BUNDLE DELIVERED TO YOUR DOOR AND DECIDE WHETHER TO BUY ITEMS, RENT MONTHLY, OR RETURN FROM HOME.

2.

Timeless imeless Durability

Equal parts comfort and nostalgia, flannel shirts are a timeless piece to add to your winter rotation. This Vincent Shirt from Bebe Organic (Rent from $12.99/month or Buy for $96) is 100% brushed organic cotton for extra softness that that lasts and can be passed onto future generations. Your little lumberjack will love it!

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The Warm and Fuzzies

Your little one will always find the rainbow in the storms of life in this long-sleeved Merino wool Multi-Stripe Rib Blouse from FUB (Rent from $10.49/ month or Buy for $75). The whimsical warm color combination will make them feel extra confident at holiday gatherings this season!

My daughter is hugging her teddy bear extra tightly this season. And now this padded teddy-fur Gabrielle Jacket from The New Society (Rent from $23.49/month or Buy for $180 will hug her right back! I love this style because it goes with pretty much everything in your little one’s wardrobe—leggings, denim, dresses, and pjs!

For more information on America’s First Circular Retailer or to shop these great looks go to borobabi.com

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MCM EDP Necklace, $35, an adorable, one-of-a-kind necklace to carry the delightful scent! macys.com.

Beauty Gifts for Under the Tree With some of the elves under COVID protocol this year, I thought I’d give Santa a hand. -Cecilia

Stocking Stuffers!

THE PRECHRISTMAS GIFT! The CHANEL Calendar To celebrate the holiday season and mark 100 years of the legendary N°5 fragrance, CHANEL presents The Calendar—a countdown to Christmas featuring 27 boxes numbered from 5 to 31, filled with magical CHANEL wonder and surprises.

The Calendar, $825, limited to one calendar purchase per customer, available at select CHANEL boutique (quantities are limited).

CHANEL Number 5 Rouge Allure lipstick, $45, chanel.com

LA PRAIRIE SKIN CAVIAR OIL An indulgent, line-smoothing nighttime facial oil imbued with La Prairie’s newest caviar incarnation: Caviar Retinol, $530, laprairie.com

SYMPHONY OF SCENTS! The Louis Vuitton Les Extraits Collection perfume gift set: Spectacular new scents in bottles designed by architect Frank Gehry, $530 each, in-store or online at louisvuitton.com Louis Vuitton trunk, made-to-order, price upon request.

CHANEL Haute Definition Baume Essential $45, chanel.com

CHANEL Haute Definition Ambre HD $36, chanel.com

SIRCUIT Swell Oceanic Cooling Mask, $75, SircuitSkin.com

Ardell Magnetic Fauxmink Megahold Liner & Lash 820, $17, ardellshop.com DIOR Lip Maximizer Serum $35, sephora.com

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BEAUTY

GENLUX The Four Best In-Office Skin Treatments

As your aesthetician advisor at GENLUX, my passion is spreading knowledge on achieving glowing and youthful skin. The coming season is an ideal time for laser treatments since the colder weather aids in healing the skin. I am sharing my top four laser treatments to schedule at this time of the year. -Ninka B @ninkabskin

1. IPL

Plus these great products—that work!

(aka photo rejuvenation) is one of the most popular treatments in aesthetic medicine. It uses broad-spectrum light to target sunspots, sun damage and treats redness in the skin. This type of treatment is ideal for rosacea skin types and skin with small irregular pigmentation. Posttreatment, you will notice a smoother texture, smaller pores (a great benefit of IPL), and an overall radiant skin with a more even tone. It’s best to do a series of four treatments spaced from four to six weeks apart.

La Prairie Skin Caviar Nighttime Oil Line smoothing night treatment. Uncreases the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

Smooths skin visibly.

Enhances the appearance of firmness and elasticity.

20ml, $530, laprairie.com

2. VBEAM

laser is a fantastic option for areas of the skin with minor vascular skin conditions such as spider veins and broken blood vessels. The laser produces an intense burst of light during the treatment that selectively treats the lesion without impacting the surrounding skin tissue. We all have tiny visible capillaries, most present around our nose, cheeks, or decolletage. I recommend the VBEAM laser once a year to close the capillaries making your skin appear more youthful and healthy. It is a quick treatment, and you will be pleasantly satisfied with the results!

4. CO

Sircuit Cosmeceuticals Relax & Recover Reactive skin moisturizing gel for sensitive and reactive skin. .50 oz., $95, sircuitskin.com

3. CLEAR + BRILLIANT

is by far one of my favorite lasers! Known as a non-ablative fractional laser that generates heat deep beneath the skin to stimulate new collagen production. As the device rolls over the surface, it delivers microscopic columns of energy to the upper layers of the skin. It replaces damaged skin with healthy tissue, giving you clearer, younger-looking skin. This is a great laser to do every few months as a maintenance treatment for your skin! The recovery time is quick, and the results are as promised.

2

is known as an ablative laser. This type of skin resurfacing is the most aggressive, produces the most dramatic results, and requires longer healing times. The CO2 effectively removes skin imperfections, such as acne scars, enlarged pores, improves the skin’s texture, and minimizes wrinkles and fine lines. Over the following week post-treatment, your skin will start to regenerate. The top layer of the skin will peel off, and beautiful fresh skin will come to the surface. A single treatment can achieve tremendous results, such as lifted, smoother and tighter skin.

Hourglass Equilibrium Instant Plumping Eye Mask Reduces puffiness and under-eye circles. Use alone or before makeup for an instant refreshing boost of hydration. 1oz, $68, Sephora.com

Seiso Ceramide Moisture Milk Obsessed! Lightweight, milky emulsion delivers patented ceramide complex for weightless, layered hydration.

Leaves skin calm, nourished, balanced and glowing! $95 Seiso Fuwafuwa Foaming Cleanser Gentle on skin, but washes makeup off thoroughly! $38, seisojbeauty.com

My mission is to create a beautiful future for your skin. Enjoy the laser treatments that help to achieve your healthiest, most radiant complexion. I wish you all a wonderful winter season! -Ninka B @ninkabskin

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Best In-Office Skin Treatments -Ninka B @ninkabskin

HydraFacial is a perfect treatment right before a big event to look your absolute best or to do regularly as part of your self-care/anti-aging skin regimen. The HydraFacial process includes:

Exfoliation of the skin.

Extraction of impurities from pores.

Infusion of the skin with a multitude of customized serums.

Treating dehydration, boosting collagen, brightening pigmentation, or soothing rosacea.

Instantly takes your complexion from dull to glowing! It’s safe and gentle on all skin types, including those with sensitive skin.

Benefits of HydraFacial: Improves dehydration, rosacea, fine lines, shrinks pores, and firms the skin.

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GENLUX MY FIVE MUST-HAVE PRODUCTS—GINA MARÍ

Skincare products for every skin type and every repair need are here. Grab these gems and you’ll experience a visible difference!

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3.

Get Your Vitamins

I’ve been enjoying Agent Nateur’s holi (water) ($92), combined with their holi (c) powder ($122, both at agentnateur.com). This hyaluronic serum and vitamin C combination improves the texture of acne-prone skin and restores firmness. What’s great about this particular Vitamin-C is that it comes in a powder form, ensuring the formula won’t oxidize while preserving the actives. It’s also Ecocert Organic Certified and works for even the most sensitive skin.

Mind, Body, and Spirit

Relax and recharge with Kenesko’s Rose Quartz Set.

The Rose quartz collagen mask (Four masks for $120, knesko.com) and rose quartz face roller ($120, knesko.com) are charged with Reiki energy and infused with gemstones to balance chakras and rejuvenate the skin from within. The kit is extremely easy to use and will guarantee you a moment of peace and quiet.

2.

Brighter Days Ahead

Calm Down.

Lumion Skin’s Oxygen Mist +HOCL ($28,

lumionlife.com) is a miracle worker for calming skin irritations, reducing redness, and providing hydration. The combination of dead sea salt, oxygen, and the hero ingredient, HOCL, is beneficial for those suffering breakouts due to face coverings; throw it in your bag and mist throughout the day. Your skin will thank you.

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5.

Bring Home the Spa

COZY UP WITH BRADLEY BEAUTY’S FIG CANDLE ($65, GINAMARI.COM). WITH DELICIOUS NOTES OF BERGAMOT, GREEN FIG, AND COCONUT, IT WILL MAKE YOU FEEL LIKE YOU’RE AT A SPA.

GOLDFADDEN MD: Radiance Repair Daily Renewal Serum ($95,

goldfadenmd.com) This serum will help to hydrate, brighten, and protect the skin’s natural barrier. It features a unique reverse emulsion technology to ensure all the ingredients are properly absorbed. It’s perfect for the winter months to help protect skin from environmental stressors.

For more information or to purchase many of these products, visit Gina Marí, ginamari.com

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Best In-Office Skin Treatments -Ninka B @ninkabskin

HydraFacial is a perfect treatment right before a big event to look your absolute best or to do regularly as part of your self-care/anti-aging skin regimen. The HydraFacial process includes:

Exfoliation of the skin.

Extraction of impurities from pores.

Infusion of the skin with a multitude of customized serums.

Treating dehydration, boosting collagen, brightening pigmentation, or soothing rosacea.

Instantly takes your complexion from dull to glowing! It’s safe and gentle on all skin types, including those with sensitive skin.

Benefits of HydraFacial: Improves dehydration, rosacea, fine lines, shrinks pores, and firms the skin.

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Halloween is over, but don’t say goodbye to those pumpkins yet! There’s always something delectable to make from pumpkins during the fall and winter months. When you combine the nutty, sweet pulp and aromatic spices, it turns into holiday heaven! Use them in your décor and eat them later. Don’t just grow the basic varieties! Branch out with unique, colorful, whimsical, and wow-worthy specimens! You will impress all your friends and have tons to share.

GROWING & STORING Pumpkins are classified as win-

ter squash grown in the summer and harvested in the fall. Mark your calendar for July 2022 to grow them next year. It takes 75 to 100 days till harvest, so your pumpkins would be ready just in time for Halloween and all the holidays that follow.

Growing pumpkins can be challenging if you don’t have the room because they will need lots of it. Find a sunny spot on the south side of your property that is out of the way. Planting the seeds on a hill or slope helps the soil to warm up and drain water faster. Water with a deep gentle soaking once a week. Resist watering when leaves droop in the afternoon heat while the soil is still damp. Its foliage will perk up once it cools. Pumpkins are

Hello, Pumpkin.

By Kelly Emberg - The Model Gardener heavy feeders, so make sure you use a good organic fertilizer for vegetables.

MY FAVES

Sugar Pie Pumpkin Its fine orange flesh is superb for rich pumpkin pies, soups, muffins, and breads. Hollow out the smaller ones, roast until tender, and fill with savory custards or small portions of soup for a fun dinner-party treat. The skin is very thin, and its flesh sweet and fine grained. It is also quite dry, which is great for making pies.

Peanut Pumpkin This heirloom pumpkin has distinctive peanut-like growths peppering the exterior of its pink-hued rind. Unique looking, the “peanuts” are a buildup of excess sugar. These warty pumpkins have extremely sweet flesh, suitable for desserts such as pies, bread, and cheesecakes.

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Fairytale Pumpkin, (Also called Musquee De Provence) This is an old-time pumpkin from France. It is delicately flavored and heavy, producing fine-grained squash that bakes well, great for pies. Fairytale pumpkins are one of the only hard squash varieties that can be consumed raw and are known for their long storage capabilities, delicate flesh, and sweet flavor. Big, flat, and shaped like a giant wheel of cheese, these pumpkins are deeply ribbed with a very smooth, hard surface.

They are dark green when immature, and when cured, turn gorgeous deep mahogany or burnt orange.

Lovely and decorative, these unusual blue-green and deeply ribbed pumpkins are my favorite ones to grow, eat, and decorate for the fall. The golden-yellow flesh is medium sweet, stringless, and very good for baking.

Watch out: its skin is quite hard, so use caution when cutting this one open.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT PUMPKIN • Choose a pumpkin that feels Lumina Pumpkins These white pumpinks are perfect for painting. Their interior flesh is orange, making for a fun spooky effect when carved and illuminated. Don’t stop there, though! They have a delicious flavor and are excellent baked into a pie.

Jarrahdale pumpkins These come from the town of Jarrahdale in New Zealand.

firm and heavy for its size and has consistent coloring throughout.

• Turn the pumpkin over, and place pressure on the bottom with your thumbs. If it flexes or gives, your pumpkin isn’t fresh.

• Look for soft spots or open cuts that would indicate damage or early spoilage.

• Pick a pumpkin with a solidly attached stem.

• Surface insect damage shouldn’t affect the taste.

SHOPPING LIST FROM THE PUMPKIN PATCH

Staub® 3.5-qt Enamel Cast Iron Pumpkin Cocotte, sale $229.99 reg. $319.95, crateandbarrel.com Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds Jarrahdale pumpkin seeds, $3 for 10 seeds, rareseeds.com

EATING PUMPKIN

Nature’s Blossom Gardening Kit: Includes three types of pumpkin seeds for planting, pots, and plant markers. DIY for outdoor or indoor gardens, $19.99, amazon.com Nordic Ware Pumpkin Cakelet Pan, $14.99, crateandbarrel.com

Pumpkin is great for both savory and sweet applications. Sweet and refined varieties are best for pies, while dry and dense varieties are well suited for soups and stews.

PHOTOS OF KELLY BY JODY PINCHIN; GARDEN PHOTOS BY KELLY EMBERG

DISPLAYING & STORING PUMPKINS • Once harvested, set them out

of the direct sunlight to cure for a month, to prolong their color and quality.

• Display pumpkins for a few weeks. For long-time storage, find a cool spot.

• Never place on a wooden tabletop or carpet. The bottom can soften and weep pumpkin juice. The moisture in the shell can damage wood and even etch stone.

• A hard nonporous surface can cause your pumpkin to age. Put a cloth or a circle of cardboard between your pumpkin and the surface when you display them.

A tablecloth with a plastic place mat underneath works well.

• Store in a single layer on a surface that allows the pumpkin to breathe for overwintering, like wooden pallets, cardboard, or straw.

• Most pumpkin varieties will store for at least three months.

Some varieties will store successfully for six months or more.

ROASTED PUMPKIN WITH SAGE Cube pumpkin into 1-inch cubes without skins, drizzle with olive oil, sage, and salt, and roast it in the oven at 400 degrees until done (about 40 minutes). When roasting pumpkin, the natural sugars come out and caramelize.

PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE This Greek yogurt and pumpkin smoothie is the perfect breakfast for the pumpkin obsessed who is on the go.

Ingredients 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 2 tsp brown sugar, packed 1/2 tsp pumpkin-pie spice or cinnamon 2 tsp vanilla extract 6 oz Greek yogurt 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup ice

Figural Pumpkin Soy Candle, made with delightful notes of dark brown sugar, cinnamon, spice, creamy pumpkin puree.

5oz. $24, surlatable.com

Sur La Table pumpkin napkins, set of 4, $30, surlatable.com

Instructions Put all ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth.

Pumpkins are a fall and winter staple, and the options are endless!

You might have missed growing pumpkins last season, but you still have time to enjoy eating and displaying them throughout this holiday season! Choose white, green, beige or orange pumpkins, from minis to giants. There’s a variety of pumpkin out there for you.

Christmas Time in the City dessert plate, $16, anthropologie.com

Enjoy your holidays!

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Festive Forest Dish Towel, $24, anthropologie.com

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Clockwise: Bathing above the Indian Ocean in the Maldives; Yachting in Greece; Gorilla trekking in Rwanda; Horseback riding in Iceland; Ballooning over Tuscany.

BEEN THERE, DUNN THAT

In search of a thrilling or romantic one-of-a-kind luxury vacation getaway? Call Scott Dunn. —SK Scott Dunn’s bespoke vacations aren’t experiments.

They are tailor-made holidays curated from adventures that founder Andrew Dunn or his innovative team has experienced personally. For example, they’ve closed world-class galleries for private tours in Europe, set up helicopter rides to mountaintops for gourmet picnics, and even vetted chef and nanny teams for families vacationing in the south of France. Need a more conventional trip like a safari across Africa? They’ll handle that too.

Dunn, who admits to initially setting up his company in the mid-80s for the free ski trips, now offers customized vacations

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in over 110 countries across the globe.

As Dunn states in his promotional video, “Our ethos is that nothing is too much trouble.” He urges his staff to abide by three words: “Service, service, service.”

Not your vanishing breed of travel agents, the company possesses a vast network of partners worldwide, to secure you the very best hotel rooms, guides, and unique experiences.

Scott Dunn’s numerous accolades include Top Travel Specialist in the World by Condé Nast Traveller Readers’ Choice Awards 2020 and 2019.

For more information visit scottdunn.com

Zac Posen gown, $9900, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Anne Sisteron chain ring, $3670, Anne Sisteron, Beverly Hills, 310-550-0780, annesisteron.com Jacob & Co ring, jacobandco.com

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Go for a charming weekend at Carmel’s Quail Lodge and Golf Club.

MUST GOLF

Play a round on the expertly groomed fairways and pool table-smooth greens of the 6,500-yard, Robert Muir Gravesdesigned Quail Lodge Golf Course.

The par 71 Carmel Valley course is perfect for all ages and skill levels, offering just enough sand and trees to make life interesting. Visit quaillodge.com/golf for tee times.

MUST STAY:

One of our favorite short-and-suite weekend jaunts is up the coast to the quaint town of Carmel-by-the-Sea. Located in Monterey County, it’s about 330 miles from LA, and 120 from San Francisco. From LA: Jet Suite X flies out of Burbank or jump in the car and take the beautiful 5-hour scenic drive up the 101. Avoid the boring 5 freeway (the extra minutes on the 101 are well worth it). If taking your Tesla, you’ll supercharge at the Madonna Inn (about the midway point). For your stay, check in for a relaxing stay at the Quail Lodge & Golf Club, quaillodge.com. —SK The Suite Life The Quail Lodge’s Spacious luxury accomodations and amenities like Molton Brown London bath products are par for the course.

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RESORT PHOTOS: COURTESY QUAIL LODGE

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GENLUX MUST DINE: MUST DINE:

Grab a table out on the patio for a leisurely breakfast of Eggs Florentine or Avocado Toast before heading out to the links. For dinner, it’s the Quail Lodge and Golf Club’s Covey Grill serving scrumptious comfort food that satisfies every taste. Enjoy the Pappardelle Bolognese, $26, or the Roasted Duck Breast, $32. For beef lovers, try the 10 oz A6 Wagyu NY Steak, $85, or go all-in with the Covey Steak Flight, a trio of New York Strip loins of California Certified Angus, USDA Prime, and a Wagyu steak, plus two sides, $85. Delish!

Warm Welcome Soothing candlelight and dancing fireplace of the Quail Lodge’s lobby calms the spirit and relaxes the soul.

MUST VISIT:

Head over to the tiny town of Carmel about a 15-minute drive from the hotel.

Park and journey on foot to find hidden gems around every street corner. There are galleries galore and cute shops offering unique gift items and artisan crafts. A must-stop is at the Carmel Hat Company.

Located on Ocean Avenue, it’s stacked to the rafters with hats and more hats. You WILL leave with a new adornment on your head.

MUST CRUISE:

Plan to drive along the famed 17-Mile Drive ($10.75 per car), a meandering toll road that winds along a red-dotted line through cozy neighborhoods, past posh country clubs, and down along the pebble-rock tidepools where the Pebble Beach Golf Course shares the coastline. Park alongside the courses par-3, 106-yard, 7th hole, and watch golfers navigate the winds hoping to land on the green. Pebble Beach is a public course, and likely America’s most expensive (over $500 for green fees, not including cart and mandatory caddie). A few miles down the road and you’ll find the iconic Lone Cypress—one of the most photographed trees in the world. G

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