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Genlux THE ROYAL issue! SPRING II fashion!
On our cover: Supermodel Lydia Hearst in Givenchy photographed for Genlux by BrakhaX2.
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ROYAL BANQUET Set the table in spring’s bright, bold colors! Dessert anyone? LIFE ON A PEDESTAL All hail the season’s newest looks on our queen for a day. TWO QUEENS Elizabeth Waugh shares images and prose from her new book.
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BEAUTY QUEEN The unstoppable combination of CHANEL+pure beauty. GREY GARDENS The house is falling apart? So, what? You look fabulous! GHOSTLY GALA Gowns float center stage at a very haunted high tea. ROYAL SITTING Erik Almas creates images worthy of a royal palace.
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CHECK MATE Who says chess and high fashion don’t go well together? LYDIA’s GOLDEN RULE Heiress to the Hearst fortune on money, family, and bugs.
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Designer Profile: Royal Underground.
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File-o-Facts: Made in the U.K. & Fit for a King. Jetsetters: Alice Bamford and Keisha Whitaker. Chic Boutique: Asprey at the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Fashion Editor’s Picks: Amanda’s whims & wonders. Editor at Large’s Picks: George’s fab finds. Jewelry Editor’s Picks: Fit for a Queen. Accessory Editor’s Picks: Top Spring Accessories Apocalypstick: Almi Rose talks texts. Beauty Editor’s Picks: Dawn’s delights. Dr. Nguyen’s Expert Opinion: (Safe) Fun in the Sun. Out-of-Towner: Thomas Wylde’s Paula Thomas.
Chic Boutique: Les Habitudes on Robertson. Closet Desires: Military Babe; Mix it up; Hey, Shorty. Top to Toe: Black and White; Afternoon Delight.
Her Secret Service: Lydia Hearst’s ’60s cover look. Beauty News: The latest beauty buzz. Hair Do’s: Earth-friendly color & more. Makeup Trend: Spring pastels. Beauty Profile: Sircuit Cosmeceuticals.
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Publisher and Editorial Director: Cecilia Moreno Editor in Chief: Samia Arslane
Creative Director / Photo Editor Stephen Kamifuji Fashion Editor: Amanda Eliasch Jewelry and Accessories Editor: Zeta Graff Editor at Large: George Blodwell VP of Luxury Advertising: Andrea Aal Account Executive: Holly Landfield Account Executive: Rhonda Zahkor Director of Online Advertising: Terri Chiodo Financial Director: Marc Meshekow Director Human Resources: Yolanda Garcia Managing Editor: Shannon Lee Bowen Beauty Editor: Dawn Shand Johnson Charities Editor: Francesca Forrester Copy Editor: Larry Lederman Writer at Large: Almie Rose Genlux Website Editor: Hannah Ciallella Video Features Editor: Elizabeth Saab Contributing Editors: Stephen Christopher, Dr. Ezra Kest, Dr. Davis Nguyen, Marsha Takeda-Morrison Assistant Art Director: Jordan Holcomb Director of Digital Imaging: Luke Hanscom Contributing Photographers: Erik Ålmas, Moshe Brakha, Eddie Brakha, BrakhaX2, Jeff Licata, Robert Lobetta Andrew Matusik, Tracey Morris, Melissa Rodwell Paul Schefz, Elizabeth Waugh Distribution Manager: John Sugrue Interns: Raquel Casio, Lauren Tayler Guy, Kirstin Fisher
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Spring II 2010 - The Royal Issue ©2010 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 our readers: Genlux Magazine invites you to share your thoughts, ideas and critiques of our publication. Please send comments to Editor, Genlux Magazine, 9713 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Suite 202, Beverly Hills, California 90210 or by email, editor@genlux.com. Subscriptions: Please subscribe online at genlux.com. To advertise: Please contact Cecilia@genlux.com or call 310-275-5700. Photo by Andrew Matusik
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ince it’s officially spring, how about we wear as little clothes as possible? One of the biggest trends this season is shorts. If God has blessed you with gorgeous legs, then it’s your time to shine. I found that the Gucci black lux shorts will make your legs look like Elle MacPherson’s. (page 130) One of my favorite handbags is the Constance Elan by Hermès. (page 26) I have one in every color with the gold-plated H and the silver-plated H! It’s the perfect bag for nighttime. It’s happening again! It’s BritWeek time in Los Angeles! Last year, G enl ux hosted the first annual BritWeek Fashion Designer of the Year Awards and Fashion Show. We brought designer Todd Lynn over from London and gave him our first award and now we’re doing it again! This time, we are honoring luxury fashion designer Matthew Williamson with the award. This brilliant London-based designer is best known for his bright colors and bold prints, and has a long list of celebrity followers. This spring, he launched his new menswear capsule collection. It’s hard to believe that the luxury house of Matthew Williamson opened its first U.S. flagship store in NY only last year. Lucky for us, this is Matthew Williamson’s first fashion show in California. We are extremely proud to
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GenLUX be the ones to bring this talented designer’s collection here for you to enjoy. Needless to say, our fashion photographers have done it yet again. Nine brilliant photo features by nine superb photographic teams: Erik Almås, BrakhaX2, (Moshe Brahka and his son, Eddie Brakha), Jeff Licata, Robert Lobetta, Andrew Matusik, Tracy Morris, Melissa Rodwell, Paul Schefz, and Elizabeth Waugh. Due in large part to their efforts, Genlux has become the premiere luxury fashion magazine produced in California. I have to admit, though, one of my favorite photoshoots is the Lydia Hearst cover story. The amazing boys of BrakhaX2, along with one of our favorite stylists, Jessica Paster, did a marvelous job capturing the candid and animated side of Lydia. Next to Linda (Evangelista, of course) Lydia may be the best model at getting right into character. She’s a really sweet, down-to-earth girl. (page 96) Naturally, we’d like to give credit where credit is due, and that rests on our enormously talented team of editors, photographers, stylists, makeup artists, hair stylists, and models. I thank all of you.
genlux gadabouts: Louis Vuitton Hosts P.S. Arts Gala Photos: John Sciulli/Berliner Studio Lisa Kudrow, Lynn Palmer, Nancy Davis, Carol McNairy
Olympia Garabet, Christophe Choo, Marci Miller, Dr. Sam Saleh
Lisa Kudrow, Daniel Lalonde
Louis Vuitton showcased the new Mon Monogram’s personalization service at a Louis Stern, Maryby Ta,Louis Robert Nieto benefit reception hosted Vuitton, Bill and Maria Bell, Lisa Kudrow, and Michael Stern. A portion of the evening’s sales benefited P.S. Arts, a nonprofit that brings arts to disadvantaged schools.
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Lisa Kudrow, Daniel Paltridge Amanda Eliasch, Nicky Haslam
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Maria Bell, Nancy Davis, Lynn Palmer
Brandi Oglesby, Isaiah Mustafa
Olympia Garabet, Andrea Aal
GENLUX Spring Issue LAunch Party Photos: John Marciniak
Kathy Gohari, Saeed Davoudi, Colleen O’Kane
Reeve Collins, Kristen Lea
Amanda Eliasch, Nicky Haslam
Fabiola Oshaneh, Olympia Garabet, Angelika Cerny
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The spring rains held off just long enough to celebrate the release of the Genlux spring 2010 issue with a party on the penthouse rooftop of the Luxe Hotel Rodeo Drive. Guests enjoyed the beautiful white-tented setting while being surrounded by lights of Rodeo Drive and Beverly Hills, as well as gorgeous-smelling candles from Apothia by Ron Robinson. The guest list included Angelic Zambrana (Precious), Patrick McDonald (Launch My Line), Kali Hawk (Couples Retreat, Get Him to the Greek), Barbara Lazaroff, Amanda Eliasch, Laura Dunn, Beau Dunn, Nicky Haslam, George Blodwell, Rupert Wainwright, Miss USA Crystle Stewart, and Demet Öger, among others. The 250 guests enjoyed hors d’oeuvres by the Luxe Hotel Catering, cupcakes by CRUMBS Bakeshop, cocktails from Kröl Vodka and Hansen’s, along with FIJI water, ONE Hope Wine and Ventura Limoncello Liquor. Host Jennifer Missoni drew guest Michelle Williams’ name in a raffle to win a Pythagore necklace from Christofle.
Samia Arslane, Barbara Lazaroff
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genlux gadabouts: Louis Vuitton and Glamour Magazine celebrate “Most Glamorous” issue Photos: Alex Berliner/Berliner Photography
Daniel Lalonde, Rashida Jones Charles Delapalme, Cindi Leive, Serena Williams, Daniel Lalonde Hosts Zoe Saldana, Daniel Lalonde, Amanda Seyfried, Cindi Leive Susie Dobson, Sherwin Banda, Judith Feldman
The evening couldn’t have been more fitting. To celebrate the “Most Glamourous” issue, Glamour teamed with Louis Vuitton for an intimate dinner. Event hosts—Daniel Lalonde, president and CEO of Louis Vuitton; Glamour editor-in-chief Cindi Leive; Amanda Seyfried and Zoe Saldana—welcomed guests to the Louis Vuitton Rodeo Drive boutique rooftop terrace. The guests, who included Anna Kendrick, Emma Roberts, Rashida Jones and Serena Williams, were entertained by songstress Corinne Bailey Rae and enjoyed dinner creations from Michael Mina. Louis Vuitton made a donation in the name of each of the eveEmma Roberts, Amanda Seyfried ning’s guests to the American Red Cross Haiti Relief and Jennifer Missoni, Zuleikha Development Fund,Robinson which partners with global Red Cross, the Red Crescent network, the Haitian Red Cross and others to help with Haitian earthquake relief.
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“Benvenuti, Missoni!” The much anticipated Missoni store has opened on Rodeo, and the family company celebrated in true Italian style with a dinner hosted by designer and creative director Angela Missoni. Guests were treated to a four-course meal by Wolfgang Puck while taking in the beautiful surroundings of the first Los Angeles Missoni boutique, designed by Patrick Kinmonth and Antonio Monfreda. The building's exterior is enveloped with aluminum bands woven together to mimic the Missoni brand. Margherita Missoni, Jennifer Missoni, Angie Harmon, Rashida Jones, Kidada Jones, Quincy Jones, Eva Mendes, Mario Testino, Amber Valetta and many more joined together to enjoy the dinner and welcome the boutique to Rodeo Drive.
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genlux gadabouts: CHANEL and Charles Finch Pre-Oscar Dinner. Photos: Patrick McMullan
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Oscar season! The elegance, the excitement, the tradition. Who better to celebrate the coveted awards than CHANEL, a brand that embodies all those things! The fashion powerhouse teamed with Charles Finch to host a preOscar dinner at Madeo in LA. Guests Charles Depalme, Leive, Serena included Rachel Bilson,Cindi Dustin Hoffman, Daniel Marisa Lalonde Angelica Huston,Williams, Julia Ormond, Tomei and many other actors, writers, directors and producers in town for the Academy Awards.
Amanda Eliasch, Frederic Fekkai
Camilla Belle
Vanessa Getty
Ginnifer Goodwin
Diane Kruger
Sydney Finch, Charles Finch
Olivia Thirlby, ZoĂŤ Kravitz
CHOPARD and Sir Elton John Oscar Viewing PArty Photos: Getty Images
Sir Elton John, Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele
The 18th annual Elton John Aids Foundation Oscar Viewing Party paired Sir Elton John and Chopard for one of the most anticipated Oscar parties in town. Many of the guests donned stunning Chopard jewelry including Chopard’s co-president and artistic director Caroline GruosiScheufele, Lea Michele, Christina Hendricks, Kelly and Sharon Osbourne, Eugenia Silva, and co-host David Furnish.
Nicole Richie, Caroline GruosiScheufele
Margherita Missoni, Angela Missoni, Joy Bryant Heidi Klum, Victoria Beckham, Eugenia Silva Christina Hendricks, Caroline Gruosi-Scheufele Nicky Hilton, Margherita Missoni
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We go behind the scenes to reveal how our creative team achieved Lydia Hearst’s cover look! ANNIE ING WITH CELESTINE AGENCY ON GETTING LYDIA’S LOOK: FOR A MAKEUP ARTIST, THE CHANCE TO MAKE UP LYDIA HEARST IS A DREAM COME TRUE. LYDIA POSSESSES ONE OF THOSE RARE FACES THAT CAN TRANSFORM WELL INTO ANY LOOK.
Her expressive green eyes, high cheekbones and flawless skin inspired the cover look of the modern 60s. For a hint of the past and some drama, I used false eyelashes on top and bottom; then, to bring the look current, I used beautiful beiges and pinks—colors to enhance Lydia’s green eyes and gorgeous skin. 2
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EYE: “I used NARS Baby Girl on her eyes. The pink, sparkly flecks bring out the green. On the brow bone, I swept Shu Uemura Beige, which also plays with her great eye color and beautiful skin color. To add the fun 60s element, I used M•A•C false eyelashes. For the bottom lashes, to create that individual-lash look, I glued the lashes inverted. I used LORAC Front of the Line eyeliner just at the corners of the eyes to add a little depth. To finish, I love LORAC mascara. Because of all the soft colors used on her eyes, cheeks and lips, Lydia’s look is fresh and clean— with a hint of 60s-fun false lashes.” LORAC Front of the Line Eyeliner, $22, Sephora, ULTA
Shu Uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Shine, $30, shuuemura.com
LORAC Special Effects Mascara, $22, Sephora
LIP: “The Shu Uemura lip color is also supermoisturizing. The color complements Lydia’s eyes and skin.”
NARS Hungry Heart Highlighting Blush Duo, $39, narscosmetics.com
Shu Uemura Face Powder Sheer Colorless, $33, shuuemura.com
FACE: “To prep Lydia’s skin for makeup, I used Sircuit
Skin’s Molecular Mist. It super-moisturizes and plumps, and is completely non-greasy. Once her skin was moisturized, I sparingly used Giorgio Armani Silk Luminous skin foundation. Then I used Laura Mercier concealer under the eyes. A light dusting of Shu Uemura powder in translucent shows off her beautiful skin.”
Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage Concealer, $28, sephora.com
Robert Steinken Hair Stylist Cloutier Agency
“To get fullness, texture and volume, I started with damp hair and applied RUSK Thick Spray and blow-dried her hair with a large round brush. Then, using a large curling iron, I set the hair and applied a small amount of RUSK Thermal Serum to create shine and to seal in the wave. To finish off the look and maintain the changes throughout the day, I used Kiehl's Grooming Cream.”—Robert Steinken
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ROBERT STEINKEN WITH CLOUTIER AGENCY: MY HAIRSTYLE INSPIRATION WAS THE RETURN THIS YEAR'S BIG, BEAUTIFUL, GLAMOROUS HAIR! LYDIA'S CHAMELEON AND SUPERMODEL QUALITIES ALLOWED ME CREATE A MODERN-DAY VALLEY OF THE DOLLS FEEL. USING MY EUROPEAN/PARIS EXPERTISE I SHOW HOW EASILY HIGH-FASHION HAIR AND HOLLYWOOD GLAMOUR MEET TO MAKE A POWERFUL IMPACT! MY ALL-TIME FAVORITE PRODUCTS TO CREATE THESE LOOKS? KIEHL'S HAIRCARE PRODUCTS.
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EDITOR’S PICKS
Here are my favorite picks this season! – Samia Arslane Alexander McQueen sequin oneshoulder dress, $3160, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
Marcello de Cartier natural-colored python skin bag, price upon request, Cartier, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4272 CHANEL J12 Marine watch, $4700, CHANEL Fine Jewelry Store, Beverly Hills, 310-278-5500
Dior Tabou nappa sandal, $640, Dior, Beverly Hills, 310-859-4700
Dior fine jewelry Sultane white gold, diamonds and aquamarine ring, $27,300, diorjoaillerie.com CHANEL black muslin cotton and tweed dress, $15,000, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211
Ralph Lauren Blue Label jacket, $398, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211
Fendi gold cropped sleeveless jacket, $3680, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
Asprey micro pavé ring in pink sapphire and blue sapphire, $2750 each, Asprey, Beverly Hills Hotel, 310-550-0520, asprey.com
Lip Fusion Luxe Boudoir Capsule Collection for Seven Bar in Lolita, $29, Sephora, Beverly Center, LA, 310-657-9670; sephora. com (Kiss Away Poverty campaign benefiting microfinance institutions)
Swarovski Luminous pink rubber crystal Love bracelet, $32, Swarovski, Century City Mall, 310-557-3705, swarovski.com
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Hermès Constance Elan bag in leather and silverplated hardware, $7200, Hermès, Beverly Hills, 310-278-0890 Nina Ricci top, $1690, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
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ON ANDREA: Mark Zunino silver beaded bubble-hem taffeta cocktail dress, $6800; Mark Zunino maribou bolero, $2900, Mark Zunino, 310- 276-1454 Christofle Pleine Lune bracelet, $910; Pleine Lune large ring, $700, Pavilion Christofle, Beverly Hills, 310-858-8058
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ON KRISTEN: Mark Zunino rusched satin single shoulder cocktail dress, $4800, Mark Zunino, 310-276-1454 Christofle Chrisofle Palm necklace, $2165, Pavilion Christofle, Beverly Hills, 310-858-8058
ON LAUREL: Vera Wang Poiret tank $650, Vera Wang tulle skirt, $695, Vera Wang, 323-602-0174 Designer Millinery by Diana Cavagnero cobalt floral headpiece, $900, Designer Millinery, San Diego, 619-239-4287 Jimmy Choo Zulu yellow suede nappa clutch, $975, Jimmy Choo Mendez yellow heel, $995, Jimmy Choo, Beverly Hills, 310-860-9045 Valentino citrine leather bow belt, $395, Valentino, Beverly Hills, 310-247-0103 Neil Lane rose gold and diamond bracelet, $75,000; Neil Lane silver and gold cuff with floral motif, $6125, Neil Lane, LA, 310-275-5015 Bvlgari gold and citrine drop earrings, $12,000, Bvlgari, Beverly Hills, 310-858-9216 In each model’s hand: Christofle Kawali Roemer glass, $250 each, Pavilion Christofle, Beverly Hills, 310-858-8058
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Genlux sets the table at Sur Restaurant with this season’s colorful looks. Dessert, anyone? Photography: TraceyMorris.com Stylist: Kelvin Seah / AIM Artists, aimartist.com Makeup: Camille Clark / AIM Artists using Givenchy, aimartist.com Hair: Cori Bardo / Celestine Agency, celestineagency.com Models: Laurel Stovall / LA Models; Guillermo Zapata, Kristen Doute, Andrea Oddy, actor Matias Desiderio, Peter Madrigal, and Jonnie Logue Photo Assistants: Alexander Fink (1st), Phets Phonansa Andrew Taylor, Nicholas C Stylist Assistants: Paloma Ibarra, Jared Mason, Edu Salas, Lauren Tayler Guy Digtial tech: Robert Morris Production Assistant: Holly Landfield Digital retoucher phets.phonasa@gmail.com Location: Sur Restaurant, W. Hollywood, sur-restaurant.com Art Director: Stephen Kamifuji
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Yves Saint Laurent fuchsia cotton blouse, $890, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Vera Wang halter neck tulle dress, $1695, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 The Lookbook by Charles Albert clear quartz and silver bib necklace, $2750; clear quartz square-cut ring, $325, The LookBook Collection by Charles Albert, 800-410-1112, Jimmy Choo Mercury gold elaphe material mix heel, $1095, Jimmy Choo Cara rainbow glitter fabric clutch, $1295, Jimmy Choo, Beverly Hills, 310-860-9045
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OPPOSITE: ON LAUREL: Stella McCartney top, $1595, Naeem Khan sequined jumper, $4990, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Tiffany & Co. large Aegean bracelet, $8250; Tiffany & Co. small doughnut bangle, $10,000, Tiffany & Co., Beverly Hills, 310-273-8880 ON GUESTS (clockwise from men’s watch on right hand) David Yurman watch, $3850, David Yurman, Beverly Hills, 310-888-8618 ON JOHNNY: Gucci shirt, $395, Versace black and white jacket, $995, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 ON MATIAS: Etro grey suit and dress shirt, prices upon request, Etro, Beverly Hills, 310-248-2855; ON KRISTEN: Mark Zunino black beaded gown, $7900; Mark Zunino rhinestone bracelets, price upon request, Mark Zunino, West Hollywood, 310- 276-1454; ON ANDREA: Temperley black lace gown, price upon request, Temperley London, West Hollywood, 323-782-8000; Mark Zunino rhinestone earrings and rings, prices upon request, Mark Zunino, 310-276-1454 Table setting: All Christofle, prices upon request, Pavillion Christofle, Beverly Hills, 310-858-8058
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ON LAUREL: Lanvin silk top $1960, Oscar de la Renta ruffled dress $2490, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Neil Lane coral and gold earings, $7500; bangles, $9000, $8000 and $9000, Neil Lane, 310-275-5015 ON ANDREA: Temperley gown, price upon request, Temperley London, 323-782-8000
ON JOHNNY: Gucci black and white shirt, $395, Versace black and white jacket, $995, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 ON KRISTEN: Mark Zunino bracelets, prices upon request, Mark Zunino, 310- 276-1454 ON MATIAS: Etro grey suit, price upon request, Etro, Beverly Hills, 310-248-2855 Table setting: All Christofle, prices upon request, Pavilion Christofle, Beverly Hils, 310-858-8058
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ON PETER: Dolce & Gabbana silver silk blend blazer, $2450, Dolce & Gabbana gold sequin scarf, $1595, Dolce & Gabbana, Beverly Hills, 310-888-8701 On GUILLERMO: Etro black dress shirt, price upon request, Etro, Beverly Hills, 310-248-2855 Bally taupe blazer, $1595, Bally, Beverly Hills, 310-271-3310 Table setting: All Christofle, prices upon request, Pavilion Christofle, Beverly Hils, 310-858-8058
ON LAUREL: Dior dress, $2800, Christian Cota sequin tulle shrug, $2400, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Designer Millinery by Diana Cavagnaro citrine headpiece, $800, Diana Cavagnaro, 619-239-4287 Harry Winston diamond link bracelet, $265,000; princess necklace, $120,000; pearl drop earrings, $42,000, Harry Winston, Beverly Hills, 310-728-1128
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ON LAUREL: Brian Reyes printed blouse, $990, Zac Posen multi-bow cocktail dress , $3590, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 David Yurman layered necklace, $11,500, David Yurman, Beverly Hills, 310-888-8618 Christofle Trianon candlestick, $780; 5 light, $2250, Pavillion Christofle, Beverly HIlls, 310-858-8058
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ON LAUREL: Dolce & Gabbana body suit, $1195; Dolce & Gabbana raffia corset, $1395; Dolce & Gabbana black lace skirt, $995, Dolce & Gabbana, Beverly Hills, 310-888-8701 Dolce & Gabbana jeweled necklace, $2695, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Valentino fringed leather clutch, price upon request, Valentino, Beverly Hills, 310-247-0103 ON ANDREA: Mark Zunino silver dress, $6800; maribou bolero, $2900, Mark Zunino, 310-276-1454 ON MATIAS: John Varvatos one-button slim suit, $1695; tee, $165; crinkle tie-dye scarf, $195, John Varvatos, 310-859-2970 David Yurman Watch, $3850, David Yurman, Beverly Hills, 310-888-8618
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Valentino black taffeta rosette bolero, $1590, Valentino lace leggings, $1850, black and white pearl clutch, $1995, Valentino, Beverly Hills, 310-247-0103 Tobi Tobin Grace silk chiffon shell, $450, Tobi Tobin, LA, 310-289-0951 RenĂŠ Caovilla lace and crystal heel, $995, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Harry Winston lattice bracelet, $160,000; straight-line bracelet, $275,000; Nightlife earrings, price upon request, Harry Winston, Beverly Hills, 310-271-8554 Bvlgari Dia bracelet, $99,000, Elisia bracelet, $42,100, Bvlgari, Beverly Hills, 310-858-9216
Photography: Schefz.com Styling: Kelvin Seah / AIM Artists, aimartist.com Makeup: Cathy Highland / AIM Artists, aimartist.com Hair: Jason Stanton / CloutierAgency.com Grooming: Erica Glaub / AIM Artists, aimartist.com Manicure: Beth Fricke / Artist by Timothy Priano using O.P.I. Male aerialist models: Felipe Flores at Envy Model & Talent Maximiliano Torandell at MSA Agency Will Zinser, Mathieu Leopold at Lucent Dossier Agency Model: Veronica Taylor / LA Models Stylist Assistants: Paloma Ibarra, Alyssa Whitrock and Ariel Tinsey Location: Smashbox Studios, Culver City Spray tans on models courtesy of Spray Tan LA, spraytanla.com Art Director: Stephen Kamifuji
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Bottega Venetta black strapless dress, $1500, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Neil Lane necklace, $36,750; cocktail ring, $8500; gold cuff, $10,000; two gold bangles, $2700 each, Neil Lane, LA, 310-275-5015 Harry Winston flower brooch, $170,000, Harry Winston, Beverly Hills, 310-271-8554 Jimmy Choo Private gold heel, $1250, Jimmy Choo, Beverly Hills, 310-860-9045
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Lanvin black silk halter dress, $3740, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Elie Saab Couture mauve suede platform, price upon request, ElieSaab.com Neil Lane gold and turquoise bangle, $6900; bangles, $16,500 each; gold and turquoise ring, $6500; gold bracelet, $9500, Neil Lane, LA, 310-275-5015 Amrapali gold onyx and pearl earrings, price upon request, AmrapaliJewels.com
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Giambattista Valli white shirt, $1390, Marc Jacobs black silk high-waist pant, $495, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Paule Ka tan platform pump, price upon request, PauleKa.com Amrapali gold and diamond cuff, price upon request, AmrapaliJewels.com Neil Lane cocktail ring, $2500; gold earrings, $21,000, Neil Lane, LA, 310-275-5015
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Marc Jacobs black and white floral print silk dress, $2500, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Sutra blue sapphire and diamond earrings, $5760, Moondance Jewelry Gallery, Santa Monica, 310-395-5516 Neil Lane necklace worn as bracelet, $72,000; cocktail ring, $5500, Neil Lane, LA, 310-275-5015 Jimmy Choo Nevis metallic suede heel, $1195, Jimmy Choo, Beverly Hills, 310-860-9045
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 43
Valentino black silk taffeta rosette belted dress, $5690; white leather belt with crystal starburst buckle, $695, Valentino, Beverly Hills, 310-247-0103 Jimmy Choo Maddox zebra pony heel, $1295, Jimmy Choo, Beverly Hills, 310-860-9045 Neil Lane silver bangles, ball bracelet, prices upon request, Neil Lane, LA, 310-275-5015 Amrapali Victorian rose-cut diamond ring, $2730, AmrapaliJewels.com
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Burberry trench coat, $3995, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Bally black belt, $295, Bally, Beverly Hills, 310-271-3310 Elie Saab Couture powder-pink heel, price upon request, ElieSaab.com Bvlgari Parentsi earrings, price upon request; lariat necklace, $63,000, Bvlgari, Beverly Hills, 310-858-9216 Tiffany & Co. bracelets, $19,750, $14,425, Tiffany & Co., Beverly Hills, 310-273-8880
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New York photographer and writer Elizabeth Waugh creates images for Genlux and shares a poetry excerpt from her eighth book, from White Noise, scheduled for release July 2010 Photography: ElizabethWaugh.com; Stylist: PamelaShepard.com Creative Consultant: Sarah Bernstein / propstylista.com Makeup: Roberto Casey for Studio 522 / robertocasey.com Hair: Charley Montgomery Models: Marissa / Wilhelmina NY (brunett); Angelique (Major Model Management NY (blonde) Manicure: Tracylee Percival / Vue 2 for Priti NYC 1st Assistant: Ashley Hardiman; 2nd Assistant: James Orlando, Corey Martin Makeup Assistant: Amanda Dorfman Digtial imaging: Joshua Meckes Creative Director: Stephen Kamifuji
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Opposite: Rafael Cennamo strapless gown with ostrich feather layer, $3270,by special order only, Rafael Cennamo, NY, 212- 300-0044 Martine Wester monochrome art deco–inspired necklace, $154, Art Deco crystal drop earrings, $53, martinewester.com Yasmin & Jazmin sterling silver with 18K gold square ring, $616, yasminandjazmin.com This page: Chocheng dress, price upon request, Chocheng Atelier, NY, 212-967-5044
The Queen answered; I am a fixture of ether and ash, I am a magnetic field hung in the tremendous arc of a white winter sky. I reside in a conversation of opposites, forever transfixed in a moment, broken from time’s progression, suspended between dusk and dawn but wholly within neither. I am bound to the floor of a room worn with age, a room I cannot locate, forever being lashed by light coming through its windows. I am an effervescent transfusion of rose petals in oil, of dried and windblown fields, of Elysium, of a scrap of secret paper forgotten on a northbound train.
two queens
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 47
Chocheng dress, price upon request, Chocheng Atelier, NY, 212-967-5044
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Dolce & Gabbana black silk jaquard jacket with stone embellishment, $4350, Dolce & Gabbana, Beverly Hills, 310-888-8701 Chrissy L venom snake earrings, $195, shopchrissyl.com Poom Fine Jewelry the dylan bangle in rose gold and diamonds, $4500, poomfinejewelry.com
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 49
Rafael Cennamo halter rope gown, $9100, by special order only, Rafael Cennamo, NY, 212-300-0044
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Rafael Cennamo white couture gathered bodice knot dress, $6000, by special order, Rafael Cennamo, NY, 212-300-0044 Martine Wester crystal flower necklace, $596, martinewester.com
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 51
CHANEL gold necklace, price upon request, CHANEL metal and strass ring, $285, select CHANEL boutiques, 800-550-0005
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Beauty: Skin Prep: Sircuit Cosmeceuticals Molecular Mist, $36, sircuitskin.com All by Make Up For Ever: FACE: HD Foundation in sand, $40; HD Microfinish Powder in Universal shade, $15, 5 Camouflage Cream Palette No. 1, $36 LIP: Matte lipstick in Intense Red 506, $19; CHEEK: Satin Sculpting Blush in Indian Pink, $24; EYE: Aqua Eyes eyeliner pencil in White and Silver, $18; Star Powder shadow in White with Silver Highlights, $19, Lengthening Mascara in Black 01, $19, All at Sephora.com
beauty QUEEN New York photographer Jeff Licata and makeup artist Aeriel Payne pair CHANEL’s elegant jewelry with a strong beauty look for spring. Photographer: Jeff Licata / AllanHardy.com Stylist: Fredo / Artists by Timothy Priano / New York Makeup: Aeriel Payne / Agency Gerard Management NY using Make Up For Ever Hair: Tyler Laswell / ContactNYC.com using Tresemmé Manicurist: Shamina J. Di Mauro / Ken Barboza+Associates Photo Assistant: Paul Draine Stylist assistant: Caitlin Cowger Location: Jack Studios, New York, JackStudios.com Special thanks to Olivia Magowan at CHANEL Model: Anastasia / Elite Models New York Art Director: Stephen Kamifuji
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 53
CHANEL metal and strass necklace, $555; CHANEL metal and strass ring, $285; CHANEL camelia pin, price upon request, select CHANEL boutiques, 800-550-0005 Kiki De Montparnasse wrap teddy, $295, Kiki De Montparnasse boutique, LA, 323-951-9545
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CHANEL metal, glass, pearl, and strass necklace, $2250, select CHANEL boutiques, 800-550-0005 Kiki de Montparnasse pin-up bra, $150, Kiki De Montparnasse boutique, LA, 323-951-9545 Yves Saint Laurent double-crepe cotton short $550, select YSL boutiques
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 55
CHANEL pearl, glass, and metal necklace, $1750, CHANEL headpiece, price upon request, select CHANEL boutiques, 800-550-0005 OMO Norma Kamali halter Bill Mio, $350, normakamalicollection.com
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CHANEL metal, glass, pearl, and strass necklaces, $2295, $1750, CHANEL metal necklace, $355, select CHANEL boutiques, 800-550-0005 Naeem Khan pleated ivory chiffon caftan with macrame threadwork embroidery $4890, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 57
The house needs paint, the doors are falling off their hinges, the faucets need repair—but who cares?—spring looks are in the air!
grey gardens
Photographer: MelissaRodwell.com Stylist: Kelvin Seah / Aim Artists, aimartist.com Makeup: Sally Wang / CloutierAgency.com Hair: Jason Stanton at CloutierAgency.com Stylist’s Assistants: Paloma Ibarra, Alyssa Whitrock, Lauren Tayler Guy Manicure: Beth Fricke / Artists by Timothy Priano using O.P.I. Set Designer: Jamie Dean / jamiedeanstudio.com Model: Zinta / Photogenics Agency, photogenicsmedia.com Photographer’s 1st Assistant: Tyler Mitchell; 2nd Assistant: David Solomini Location: Out of Frame Studio, Hollywood, outofframela.comw Art Direction: Stephen Kamifuji
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Zac Posen silksatin printed gown with tulle underlay, $6290, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Valentino patent tote with silk chiffon rosettes, $4550, Valentino, 360 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, 310-247-0103 Jimmy Choo Quatre black suede studded heel, $1395, Jimmy Choo, 240 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, 310-860-9045 Tiffany and Co. Shlumberger collection bracelets, $60,000, $85,000, $320,000, Tiffany and Co., 210 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, 310-273-8880
PHOTOGRAPHY BY
MELISSA RODWELL
STYLED BY
KELVIN SEAH
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 59
Talbot Runhof dress, price upon request, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Carrera y Carrera white gold and diamond peacock earrings, $17,225, carreraycarrera.com Jenny Packham rhinestone hair comb, price upon request, jennypackham.com
60 GENLUX SPRING II / 2010
CHANEL lace dress with attached pin, $15,865, YSL purple satin cropped jacket, $1695, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Bvlgari pastel colored sapphire earrings, $62,000; Bvlgari gold and pearl bracelet, $55,000; Bvlgari mauve satin clutch, $750, 201 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, 310-858-9216
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 61
Valentino pink cocktail dress, $4990, Valentino pink and onyx rosette belted trench, $5950, Valentino, 360 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, 310-247-0103 Jimmy Choo Daphne zebra/leopard pony clutch, $1495, 866-JCHOO-US, jimmychoo.com Elie Saab lavender suede platform heel, price upon request, eliesaab.com Tiffany & Co. diamond and pink tourmaline drop earrings, $34,500, Tiffany and Co., 210 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, 310-273-8880
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Lanvin navy bustier with fushia rosette dress, $3195, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Talbot Runhof beanie, price upon request; Zac Posen applegreen silk-satin fitted cropped jacket, $1590, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Paule Ka Tan heel, price upon request, PauleKa.com Sutra Jewels gold and pink rubalite and diamond drop earrings, $8000, Moondance Jewelry Gallery, Santa Monica, 310-395-5516 Zorab Atelier pink tourmaline and white-gold flower ring, $62,259, zorabcreation.com Le Vian diamond and gold cuff, $25,647, levian.com
64 GENLUX SPRING II / 2010
Jenny Packham crystal-encrusted white tulle baby doll, price upon request, jennypackham.com Jimmy Choo Zulu black embossed with star studs clutch, $595, Jimmy Choo, 240 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, 310-860-9045 Carrera y Carrera Mumtaz Mahal white-gold and diamond necklace, $115,000, carreraycarrera.com
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 65
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Elie Saab couture brocade and silk chiffon cocktail dress, Elie Saab ankle-tie leather platform, prices upon request, eliesaab.com Tiffany and Co. gold and diamond maple pin worn in hair, price upon request, Tiffany and Co., 210 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, 310-273-8880 Amrapali silver and gold sunburst cuff, price upon request, amrapalijewels.com Zorab Atelier black diamond cougar ring, $16,710, zorabcreation.com Jimmy Choo Daphne leopard and neon clutch, $1495, Jimmy Choo, 240 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, 310-860-9045
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 67
Espaco Fashion black and red dress, price upon request, espacofashion.com.br Swarovski boreal jet bracelet, $360; Swarovski line ring, $280, Swarovski stores nationwide, 800-426-3088, swarovski.com Dana Davis poppy black patent shoe with crystal embellishment, $450, danadavis.com
PHOTOGRAPHY BY
ROBERT LOBETTA STYLED BY
EBONY CHEYNE
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Romona Keveza one- shoulder black tulle mermaid gown, price upon request, romonakeveza.com Perrin Paris spider gloves in black, $189, Perrin Paris 1893, Beverly Hills, 310-786-9936
ghostly gala Gowns float center stage at our very haunted high tea. Sugar anyone?
Photography: Robert Lobetta / robetlobetta.com Stylist: Ebony Cheyne / ebonydeecheyne.com Stylist and Production Assistant: Jacqueline M Lee Hair: Omar Antonio at ME, Omar Antonio Salon, Benicia, CA Hair Assistant: Jaskaran Samra and Melissa Adelaide Makeup: Nichole Servin / nicholeservin.com Makeup Assistants: Erin Dennison and Laura D’antonio Creative Production: Nichole Servin Digital Manipulation: Kay Lobetta Retouching: Ebony Cheyne / edcdigital.com Studio: Screaming Broccoli / screamingbroccoli.net Models: Jacklyn, Alex, and Dallas / Ford Models Los Angeles Ria Zonic / Stars Management, San Francisco Galadriel, and Alonna / Nous Models, Los Angeles Creative Director: Stephen Kamifuji
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 69
Reem Acra tulle embroidered gown in antique gold, $5940, Reem Acra Boutique, NY, 212-308-8760 Seth Pratt gold shoulder armor, price upon request, special order, Closet Chameleon, LA, 310-854-7282 Alex and Chloe necklaces, from $90–$270, alexandchloe.com Bodyamr embellished headband in black worn at neck, price upon request, Beckley, LA, 310-652-3500 Miriam Haskell vintage filigree and hand-molded Italian resin cuff, $680; Miriam Haskell gold tassell earings, price upon request, miriamhaskell.com Misis flower jeweled ring, price upon request, misis.it
70 GENLUX SPRING II / 2010
Jenny Packham pink chiffon and tulle evening skirt worn as gown with embellished waist and ruffle trim chiffon top, price upon request, jennypackham.com Miles McNeel necklace worn at waist, price upon request, milesmcneel.com Vintage gold belt, price upon request, Closet Chameleon, 310-854-7282 Swarovski Levity long necklace worn at waist, $400, Swarovski boreal jet bracelet, $360, swarovski.com Martin Katz black opal, white-gold, diamond and sapphire ring, $74,000, martinkatz.com
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Georges Chakra Couture bronze sequined short dress covered with muslin in shades of green and gray, price upon request, georgeschakra.com Alejandro Ingelmo Sophia pump in taupe, $415, Diavolina, LA, 310-550-1341 Vintage save the queen belt worn on shoulders, $165, Closet Chameleon, West Hollywood, 310-854-7282 Miles McNeel gold and blue cuff, price upon request, milesmcneel.com Michelle Monroe gold star fish ring, price upon request, gold and black stone ring, price upon request, michellemonroestudios.com
Zuhair Murad green beaded longsleeve gown with keyhole front, price upon request, zuhairmurad.com Swarovski Heritage Ring, $150, swarovski.com Martin Katz black opal and white gold diamond and sapphire ring, $74,000, martinkatz.com
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 73
Georges Hobeika chartreuse cap-sleeve gown with beaded neckline, price upon request, georgeshobeika.com
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Reem Acra silk-satin faced organza draped strapless gown in field rose, $5470, Reem Acra Boutique, NY, 212-308-8760 Martin Katz white gold and diamond cuff, $159,000; diamond chain necklace, $295,000; platinum-set diamond chandelier earrings, $79,000, martinkatz.com
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 75
royal sitting
Top Ford New York model Amanda Charlwood jets to San Francisco for a special sitting with photographer Erik Almås
PHOTOGRAPHY BY
ERIK ALMÅS STYLED BY
SHANNON DUNN
76 GENLUX SPRING II / 2010
Marc Jacobs black gathered top with ruffle pearl embroidery, $550, black patent leather ballet flat, $525, Marc Jacobs, San Francisco, 415-362-6500; Marc Jacobs, LA, 323-653-5100 Black satin Agent Provacateur brief, stylist’s own Vera Wang crystal moth brooch, $200, Neiman Marcus, San Francisco, 415-362-3900
Photographer: ErikAlmas.com Stylist: Shannon Dunn / shannon@sdunnstylist.com Hair and Makeup: France Pierson / francepierson.com Prop Stylist: Rosy Fridman Stylist Assistant: Arianna Barrera Photographer’s 1st Assistant: Tom Hood 2nd Assistant: Tyler Jacobsen Assistant/PA: Audrey Rudolf Model: Amanda Charlwood / Ford Models New York Location: Dogpatch Studios, San Francisco Producer: Filiz Rezvan Creative Director: Stephen Kamifuji
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 77
House of Nines Design Daphne straw, ribbon and peacock feather bridal crown, $400, houseofninesdesign.com Chloe cotton and lace peasant top, $2150, Saks Fifth Avenue, San Francisco, 415-986-4300; Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 J.Crew pale-pink fishnet tights, $20, J. Crew, Westfield Century City, 310-286-7595 Mansoor & Gore gold South Sea pearl drop earrings, $1585, Mansoor & Gore, Palo Alto, 650-327-5667, mansoorgore.com
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Jan Warnock black duchess silk dress coat, $872, Harputs Union, San Francisco 415-392-2222 Morgane Le Fay Adela feather capelet (modified with black lace collar), $990, Morgane Le Fay, Santa Monica, 310-393-4447 Rings Eclectic by Melanie Lynn Silver and mother-ofpearl ring, $90, ringseclectic.com
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 79
Morgane Le Fey Epona ivory organza gown with wide skirt and raw cut appliques, $3200, Morgane Le Fay, Santa Monica, 310-393-4447 Rag & Bone navy cotton cutaway jacket, $540, Barneys New York, Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400 Rings Eclectic by Melanie Lynn Carnelian and faux pearl ring, $90, ringseclectic.com 1950s amber and filigree link bracelet, $325, Torso Vintages, San Francisco, 415-391-3166 Vintage brass and velvet brooch, stylist’s own
80 GENLUX SPRING II / 2010
Marc Jacobs gold and blue sleeveless floral stretch jaquard scoopneck dress with ruching at waist, $895, Marc Jacobs, San Francisco, 415-362-6500; Marc Jacobs, LA, 323-653-5100 Peter Som navy sheared mink cape, $2995, Saks Fifth Avenue, San Francisco, 415-986-4300; Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Mansoor & Gore 22K blue tourmaline cabochon ring with granulation on bezel, $3080, Mansoor & Gore, Palo Alto, 650-327-5667, mansoorgore.com 1950s rhinestone tiara, $245, 1920s celestial brooch, $445, Torso Vintages, San Francisco, 415-391-3166
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 81
Marc Jacobs fishnet stretch jacquard bustier, $1900, Marc Jacobs, San Francisco, 415-362-6500; Marc Jacobs, LA, 323-653-5100 Grey Victorian long skirt, $745, Torso Vintages, San Francisco, 415-391-3166 Rings Eclectic by Melanie Lynn Carnelian and faux pearl ring, $90, ringseclectic.com Rings Eclectic by Melanie Lynn Turquoise and faux pearl ring, price upon request, ringseclectic.com Vintage military medals and ribbon on waist, stylist’s own
82 GENLUX SPRING II / 2010
CHANEL charcoal lace dress with satin cockades, $7300, CHANEL, Beverly Hills, 310-278-5500 Petite rhinestone tiara, ,$225, Torso Vintages, San Francisco, 415-391-3166 Mansoor & Gore antique silver charm chain necklace with linked South Sea pearls & Victorian pendant, $4720, Mansoor & Gore, Palo Alto, 650-327-5667, mansoorgore.com
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 83
Oscar de la Renta pale grey tie-neck chiffon blouse, $990, Saks Fifth Avenue, San Francisco, 415-986-4300; Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 1950s tiara, $245, Torso Vintages, San Francisco, 415-391-3166
84 GENLUX SPRING II / 2010
Morgane Le Fay Marishka chiffon top with button collar, $640, Morgane Le Fay, Santa Monica, 310-393-4447 A House of Nines Design Daphne straw, ribbon and peacock feather bridal crown, $400, houseofnineswdesign.com Agent Provocateur lace and satin retro brief, stylist’s own
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 85
Monique Lhuillier rust silk jersey asymetrically draped gown, $2650, Monique Lhuillier, LA, 323-655-1088 Rings Eclectic by Melanie Lynn Carnelian and faux pearl ring, $90, ringseclectic.com Wolford tights modified to socks, stylist’s own
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PHOTOGRAPHY BY
ANDREW MATUSIK STYLED BY
VANESSA SHOKRIAN Photography: AndrewMatusik.com using Canon D1s and location Photography: using Canon G9 Makeup: Joanna Schlip / CloutierAgency.com Hair: Carlos Ortiz / CloutierAgency.com Manicure: Marsha Bialo / Next Artists LA Stylist Assistant: Paloma Ibarra Models: Natalie Savic / Photogenics, photogenicsmedia.com Mike Rose / Photogenics, Photogenics, photogenicsmedia.com 3D Imaging: Daniel Kay Yoon Location: Smashbox Studios, Culver City, smashboxstudios.com Art Direction: Stephen Kamifuji
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CHECK MATE
Top New York image-maker Andrew Matusik captures this season’s bright-as-white looks in a super-sized duel in the desert.
Rami Kashou gown, $4500, ramikashou.com Jimmy Choo shoe, $1095, jimmychoo.com Charlotte Björlin D’Elia diamond heart ring, $6000, Deanna Hamro Swarovski earrings, $900, Anndra Neen cage cuff, $650, Roseark, 323-822-3600 Tacori silver diamond ring, $4890; green 18K gold frame cocktail ring, $710, tacori.com Misis lizard rinestone ring, price upon request, misis.it
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 89
On him: Etro suit, $2230, Etro, Beverly Hills, 310-248-2855 Simon Spurr shirt, $425, Confederacy, LA 323-913-3040 Arfango loafer, $771, Barneys New York, Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400
BCBG Max Azria dress, $488, BCBGMaxAzria Boutique, Beverly Hills, 310-275-3024, bcbg.com Jimmy Choo shoe, $895, jimmychoo.com Charolette Ben Amun star bracelet, $180, ben-amun.com Arturo Rios headpiece, price upon request, arturorios.com
90 GENLUX SPRING II / 2010
Azzedine Alaïa white cotton shirt, $965; skirt $1300, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Ports 1961 organza ballet flat, $250, Ports 1961, LA, 323-951-9696 Deanna Hamro Swarovski crystal and silver earrings, $900, Roseark, LA, 323-822-3600 Tobi Tobin Fawn necklace, $1500; Jackie necklace, $4500, Tobi Tobin Design, LA, 310-289-0951 Charlotte Björlin D’Elia yellow gold and rosecut diamond heart ring, $6000, Roseark, 323-822-3600, roseark.com 18K rose-gold and white-diamond framed ring, $1490, tacori.com Ben Amun bracelet, $240, ben-amun.com Perrin Paris 1893 Attelage glovebag, $669, Perrin Paris 1893, Beverly Hills, 310-786-9936 Palace Costume white top hat, stylist’s own
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 91
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Ports 1961 dress, $825, Ports 1961, LA, 323-951-9696 Jimmy Choo shoes, $895 jimmychoo.com Tobi Tobin princess necklace, $2000, Tobi Tobin Design, LA, 310-289-0951 Ben Amun earrings, $155, 212-944-6480, ben-amun.com Palace Costume crown, stylist’s own
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 93
Joseph white chiffon blouse, $325, Diavolina, LA, 310-550-1341 Haute Hippie feather skirt, $595, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Diavolina shoes, price upon request, Diavolina, LA, 310-550-1341 Nana Bijou crystal drop earrings, $115, nanabijoujewelry.com Ben Amun bracelet, $250, ben-amun.com Tacori silver diamond square ring, $4890, 18k rose gold and white-diamond framed ring, $1490, tacori.com Palace Costume hair pieces, stylist’s own
94 GENLUX SPRING II / 2010
Perrin Paris 1893 leather glove, $349, Perrin Paris 1893, Beverly Hills, 310-786-9936 Charlotte BjÜrlin D’Elia sterling silver and 18K gold cuff, $4500, rosecut diamond and yellow-gold ring, $6000, Roseark, 323-822-3600, roseark.com Ben Amun bracelet, $240, ben-amun.com On him: Simon Spurr tux, $2790, Confederacy, 323-913-3040 John Varvatos Star USA shirt, $125, John Varvatos, West Hollywood, 310-859-2791
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 95
Bodyamr gown, price upon request, Beckley, West Hollywood, 310-652-3500 Jimmy Choo wedge, $495, jimmychoo.com Charlotte Björlin D’Elia sterling silver and 18K gold cuff, $4500, Roseark, 323-822-3600, roseark.com Palace Costume hat, stylist’s own
96 GENLUX SPRING II / 2010
Ports 1961 silk chiffon slip dress, $100, Ports 1961, LA, 323-951-1930 Eres Lydia bra, $230, panties, $200, Eres Beverly Hills, 310-246-1008 Christian Louboutin shoe, $875, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Tacori diamond earrings, $6390; diamond necklace, $2290, tacori.com Charlotte BjÜrlin D’Elia sterling silver and 18K gold cuff, $4500, Roseark, LA, 323-2822-3600, roseark.com Arturo Rios headpiece, price upon request, arturorios.com
SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 97
PHOTOGRAPHY BY
BRAKHAx2 STYLED BY
JESSICA PASTER
Neil Lane ring and earrings, prices upon request, Neil Lane, Beverly Hills, 310-275-5015 Marc Jacobs top, $1300, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
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William Randolph Hearst’s immense wealth was fueled by the sensationalist style of journalism that he is credited for inventing—but as Lydia Hearst, one of the heirs to that fortune, shares with STEPHEN CHRISTOPHER, she prefers living way under the tabloids’ radar.
LYDIA’s golden rule SPRING II / 2010 GENLUX 99
Christian Dior top, $2090, Christian Dior skirt, $750, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Tiffany & Co. 18K yellow gold citirine cushion Sparkler ring in 8.5cts, $1500, Tiffany & Co., Beverly Hills, 310-273-8880 Damiani Sofia Loren gold and diamond necklace, $45,000, Damiani chignon rose and white gold diamond earrings, $8980, Damiani Boutique, Beverly Hills, 310-862-1320
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ydia Hearst is not your stereotypical modern-day heiress. She doesn’t smoke, drink or do drugs. You’ll rarely see her being chased by the paparazzi. She manages her own money, has never been on a reality show, and doesn’t see herself having a fragrance named after her anytime soon. Her only quirk might be her collection of rare and exotic beetles, butterflies and spiders that fill an entire wall of her New York City home.
“I’m much more of a homebody,” says Lydia shyly. “I know everyone says that, but I really am.” All of her sedate under-the-TMZ-radar living is ironic since it was her great-grandfather, William Randolph Hearst, who invented tabloid journalism eons ago. He made a fortune doing it. And built a castle to prove it. “I haven’t been to Hearst Castle since I was three or four,” Lydia recalls. “All I remember is milking a goat and drinking the milk from a bucket there. It was warm and grassy and probably wasn’t very sanitary, but it’s a sweet memory. I’d love to go back.” In 1950, the Hearst family donated the home to the State of California, but still owns the 82,000 acres of land surrounding it, including a priceless 18-mile stretch of undeveloped coastline. Lydia arrives for our interview at the Café Rodeo at the Luxe Hotel on Rodeo Drive wearing Acne jeans, a Helmut Lang t-shirt and Lanvin flats and carrying a Chanel handbag. She is much more petite than you’d expect of one of fashion’s top supermodels. She stands only about 5-foot-7 (size 0-2 dress). She wears just a touch of makeup over a flawless complexion, an asset she attributes to “staying away from the three worst things you can do to your skin: cigarettes, alcohol, and the sun. I don’t go in the sun at all— which is pretty obvious,” she laughs, pointing to her milky white arm. “And I drink a ton of water.” I’m ready to fire off questions about her mother Patricia Hearst’s 1976 controversial ordeal with the Symbionese Liberation Army (the SLA, as they were known—a complicated story in which Patricia served nearly two years in prison for bank robbery—though she would later be pardoned by President Bill Clinton); about her father, Bernard Shaw, her mom’s former bodyguard, who ended up marrying Patricia only two months after her release; and about the more-than-likely titillating details of Lydia’s personal fortune.
But Lydia leans in with her big, innocent green eyes, and softly whispers, “So…what do you want to know?” Her vulnerable demeanor derails my planned interrogation. Okay, I caved. I open with “So...how’d you become a successful fashion model?” and other more innocuous queries. “Eileen Ford of Ford Models spotted me at the Louis Lucari salon in New York. Neil Hamil and Eileen were the only ones who originally saw potential in me,” Lydia explains, “I’m shorter than most fashion models, so to help get me in the door we dropped the ‘hyphen-Shaw’ from my last name.” Their plan worked. Photographer Steven Meisel, indisputably the top (and highest-paid) fashion photographer in the world, was one of the first to call the heiress in for a casting. The casting, and ultimately the photoshoot, turned out to be any model’s equivalent of winning the Super Lotto. “My very first shoot was for the cover of Italian Vogue with Steven Meisel,” Lydia beams. The shoot stamped the Good Housekeeping (a Hearst publication) seal of approval squarely on Lydia’s forehead. “Two weeks after my cover came out, I did the Prada campaign with Steven,” she recalls, before rattling off the rest of her résumé. “I’ve done over fifty international fashion magazine covers. I’ve worked with top photographers like Terry Richardson, Steven Klein, Patrick Demarchelier, Mario Testino, Craig McDean, and Ellen von Unwerth.” Before she was Lydia Hearst, international supermodel, she was Lydia Hearst-Shaw of Wilton, Connecticut, born on September 19, 1987, who grew up living…well, the simple life. “Contrary to what most people think,” she says persuasively, “I didn’t grow up in Manhattan or Los Angeles. I grew up in a small town in the middle of the woods and I was bused to the local public high school.” Then she shares more things that, gosh darn it, (continued)
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make her just like you and me. “My first car was a silver 1987 Volvo station wagon with a navy interior. It was my dad’s old car. As a junior and senior, I had an after-school job at the Outdoor Sports Center. I used to know everything about athletic wear.” Wait. C’mon, Lydia, you’re kidding, and I used to have a paper route delivering the San Francisco Chronicle (a Hearst paper). I really did. To this day, Lydia values her family over all else, and mentions that she talks to her parents often. “Like five times a day…but no, I’m not into the Skype thing,” she says about the latest telecom craze. “It kind of creeps me out. I actually put a sticker over my computer camera. I feel like I’d be the idiot eating cookies and watching a movie and realizing I’m broadcasting to the world.”
The Golden Touch According to Forbes. com, the multibillion-dollar Hearst Corporation ranks in the top 100 of America’s largest private companies. It spins its golden web across real estate, publishing, television, radio, entertainment, syndication and interactive media. At last count, they own 53 newspapers and over 200 magazines, with stakes in the A&E Network, Lifetime, the History Channel, and ESPN. Tack on the family’s 42-story Hearst Tower on 57th Street in New York and their 47-story Hearst Tower in Charlotte for good measure, and it’s doubtful that opening an overdraft-protected checking account for Lydia’s children’s children may ever be a concern.
One thing Lydia spends money on is her collections of books, posters, and bugs that fill her New York home. Yes, bugs. “I collect first-edition books. I have Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures Underground and Mark Twain’s The Diary of Adam and Eve. I also collect original-print film posters. I have Blowup, Citizen Kane (the Orson Welles film based on the life of William Randolph Hearst), 8 1/2, and Midnight Cowboy. There’s also one wall that’s covered in framed butterflies, beetles, spiders, and almost every rare and exotic bug. My favorite is the Egyptian Scorpion. It’s a beautiful purple and pink bug. I wouldn’t want one crawling on me, necessarily, but I love looking at it. If you’re ever in New York, you’ll have to come to tea and see it.” Um, no, that’s okay. Lydia is also a tireless volunteer. In a lower and serious voice she explains, “I went on a mission to Cairo for Operation Smile (an organization
that performs surgery on needy patients with cleft lips and palates). It’s a life-altering experience to witness the drastic change that happens overnight for these patients.” Lydia anticipates going back on missions twice more this year. “When I’m in New York, I deliver meals three days a week for an organization called God’s Love We Deliver (a food-delivery service for those stricken with HIV/AIDS and other debilitating conditions). Lydia is also a contributor to The American Friends of Versailles (a nonprofit that helps care for the grounds and fountains there). “Actually, the best concert I’ve ever seen was Jimmy Buffet performing a benefit there. It was so random. Here he is singing “Cheeseburger in Paradise” at the Palace of Versailles! What are the chances of that happening?” Now in Los Angeles, Lydia is ready to take on acting. She’s studying with coach Penny Allen and is represented by Chuck James at ICM. “We actually met on the set of John Waters’ Cry-Baby when I was only four. My mom was in the film, and he represented her. I work with Wilhelmina as my new print agent—they are a great team. I also don’t see any reason why I can’t transition into other aspects of the arts. At least as models we know that we can look good on camera, and now with high-def...easy.” Surprisingly, to this day Lydia has not worked with a Hearst publication—a lineup that includes Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar and Town and Country. “I’ve only worked with Condé Nast,” she claims, adding, “But is there anything better than Vogue? Vogue is Vogue— it’s like winning an Oscar. But don’t get me wrong, I love Harper’s too!” she adds with a wink, just in case Glenda Bailey might be listening. G
Photography: Brakhax2 / brakhax2.com Production: Buddy Joe for Commercial Head Films Stylist: Jessica Paster / CelestineAgency.com Makeup: Annie Ing / CelestineAgency.com using M •A •C Cosmetics Hair: Hair by Robert Steinken for Cloutier Remix using Phyto and Kiehl’s Prop and Set Stylist: John Geary / CelestineAgency Manicure: Marsha Bialo / Next Artists Los Angeles using China Glaze Photo Assistants: Levi Tenenbaum; Stylist Assistants: Kelly Johnson Production assistant: Rosalind Rivas Digtial tech: Kim Millard / DIY Digital, diy-digital.com Retouching: Scott Dorman Location: Smashbox Studios, Hollywood Catering: Sur Restaurant, sur-restaurant.com Creative Director: Stephen Kamifuji
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Missoni suit, $405, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Martin Katz diamond and yellow gold chain necklace as belly chain, $130,000, Martin Katz yellow diamond hoop earrings, $165,000, yellow diamond ring, $95,000, Martin Katz, Beverly Hills, 310-276-7200 Sergio Rossi shoe, $750, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Tiffany & Co. Jean Schlumberger white enamel bracelets, $27,000, $22,000, Tiffany & Co. 18K gold and diamond Hands bracelet, $14,000, Tiffany & Co., Beverly Hills, 310-273-8880 Bvlgari High Jewelry Collection 18K yellow gold with diamonds, emeralds and sapphire ring, price upon request, Bvlgari, Beverly Hills, 310-858-9216
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Reem Acra jacquard halter dress in gold leaf, $1800, Reem Acra Boutique, NY, 212-308-8760 Tiffany & Co. earrings, $6500, Tiffany & Co., Beverly Hills, 310-273-8880 Martin Katz ring and bracelet, prices upon request, Martin Katz, Beverly Hills, 310-276-7200
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Alaia dress, $4120, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Damiani anthera rose gold diamond earrings, $5390, Damiani special-edition gomitolo venezia rose-gold ring, $7840, Damiani Boutique, Beverly Hills, 310-862-1320 Sergio Rossi shoes, $1200, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900, sergiorossi.com John Galliano enamel inlay sunglasses (New arrival in store), $690, Dan Deutsch Optical Outlook, Beverly Hills, 310-246-9468
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Vera Wang shirt dress, $895; Brian Atwood black and gold shoes, $795; Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills 310-550-5900 Frey Wille Miss bangle (wide) Sphinx green handcrafted enamel set in brass plated mounting, $755, Frey Wille (narrow) Ultra bangle Sphinx green handcrafted-enamel set in brass-plated mounting, $635, Frey Wille, Santa Monica, 310-260-2639 Neil Lane plain gold (3 combo) bangles, prices upon request, Neil Lane ring, price upon request, Neil Lane, Beverly Hills, 310-275-5015 Tiffany & Co. 18K Paloma Picasso hammered link bracelet, $8250, Tiffany & Co., Beverly Hills, 310-273-8880 Bvlgari High Jewelry Collection 18K yellow gold earrings with sapphires and diamonds, price upon request, Bvlgari, Beverly Hills, 310-858-9216 Costume Department leggings, $38, costumedept.com
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GENLUX CHANEL dress, $14,995, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 Miriam Haskell earring, $140, miriamhaskell.com
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Genlux Fashion Editor’s Picks
Balmain SS10 Collection
Marc Jacobs pinstripe shortsleeve jacket with all-over ruffle detail, $1600; pinstripe bloomer short with ruffle detail, $625, Marc Jacobs, LA, 323-653-5100, marcjacobs.com
GENLUX 2010 Best Dressed List 10 Best-Dressed Women:
Alexander Wang Frejal double-layer boot, $675, netaporter.com Balmain SS10 Collection
Amy Astley Lauren Bush Agyness Deyn Daphne Guinness Kate Moss Margherita Missoni Demi Moore Julianne Moore Tilda Swinton Erin Wasson
Balmain military wool jacket, $9235, netaporter.com
10 Best-Dressed Men:
Moschino Cheap and Chic silk sleeveless dress with tuxedo-back detail, $750, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
Linda Masquefa Casaya gold, gray, and black dyed python minaudière, $2295, lindamasquefa.com (only five made)
Tom Brady George Clooney Johnny Depp Tom Ford Jefferson Hack Lenny Kravitz Brad Pitt Hedi Slimane Pharrell Williams Jay -Z Alexander McQueen FW10 Collection
Linda Masquefa Casaya cylinder black python with gold, diamond-shaped accents minaudiére with black python straps, $1895, lindamasquefa.com (only five made)
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Andrew Gn draped jersey top with epaulettes; silk moiré shorts with velvet sash; platform suede strappy sandal with applique, prices upon request, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
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David Yurman ring, $2650, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
BRITWEEK and Springtime are here! —George Blodwell These are exciting times—what with springtime smiles and the arrival of BritWeek festivities. BritWeek kicks off with a star-studded soccer match, the British Consul General’s garden party, and the charity ball with Sir Richard Branson. For you fashionistas, we have our G enlux British Designer of the Year Award and fashion show. This year we are honoring Matthew Williamson, and the Genlux fashion show will showcase his fabulous collection. Call for your tickets to this event before they sell out (310-275-5700). An homage to the late Alexander McQueen might even be in order. I will miss him and his genius tailoring and rebel sprit.
Pastel suits abound this spring/summer, and Sir Paul Smith is right on cue. This season, Sir Paul’s sneakers are fun and quirky—wear them. Lanvin suits and summer coats are spectacular. You must try one on! Lanvin has left out the back of the collar—a subtle and very effective twist. Etro, master of color combining, has some breathtaking shirts to add sophistication to any outfit. Tom Ford shirts with discs add a new take on classics with this simple but clever design. The black-diamond cufflinks and ring from David Yurman are so cool, they’re hot. Then, of course, there’s always Gucci!
Etro floral print woven shirt, $385, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
Paul Smith teal blazer, $930; gray knit shirt, $420; teal trouser, $350; teal T-shirt, $205, Paul Smith, LA, 323-951-4800; Paul Smith, San Francisco, 415-352-3520; paulsmithusa. com
David Yurman cufflinks, $2650, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900 Prada shoe, $395, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
Lanvin long coat, $3245, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
Tom Ford woven shirt, $875, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
Paul Smith teal trench coat, $1355; teal trouser, $410; teal t-shirt, $200, Paul Smith, LA, 323-951-4800; San Francisco, 415-352-3520; paulsmithusa.com
Bensimon shoe, $58, American Rag Cie, LA, 323-935-3154
Paul Smith shoe, $165, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
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Gucci skinny jacket, $2350; dark blue v-neck, $690; steel v-neck, $690; skinny pant, $650; scarf, $675; leather with GG plaque buckle, $225; black leather moccasin $960, select Gucci stores, 800-456-7663, gucci.com
Spanx undershirt, $58, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
Photo courtesy of Genlux Magazine, Photo by Marc Baptiste
Luxe Hotel Rodeo Drive, 360 North Rodeo Drive, Beverly Hills, California 90210, T/310.273.0300 F/310.859.8730 www.luxehotelrodeodrive.com
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Fit for a queen.—zeta grafF
Asprey fancy-colored diamond ring, price upon request, Asprey, NY, 212-688-1811, asprey.com
David Morris 41.89ct natural melo pearl ring set with intense yellow diamonds, price upon request, davidmorris.com
Stephen Webster Jewels Verne 18K white gold and white diamond pavé with briolette diamond drops earrings, price upon request, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-275-5700; stephenwebster.com
Solange Azagury-Partridge yellow gold, enamel, and rubies ring, $39,800, Solange Azagury-Partridge, NY, 212-879-9100
Dior Fine Jewelry white gold ring with diamonds, aquamarines, tsavorite garnets, sapphires, pink sapphires, and paraïba tourmalines, price upon request, Dior, Beverly Hills, 310-859-4700
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Spring is in the AIR—zeta grafF
Givenchy fringe necklace, price upon request, givenchy.com
CHANEL bag, price upon request, select CHANEL boutiques, 800-550-0005
Fendi Cinderella shoe, price upon request, Fendi, Beverly Hills, 310-276-8888
CHANEL clog, price upon request, select CHANEL boutiques, 800-550-0005
Louis Vuitton Nomad sandal, price upon request, Louis Vuitton, Beverly Hills, 310-859-0457
Balenciaga bootie, price upon request, Barneys New York, Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400
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Fendi clutch, price upon request, Fendi, Beverly Hills, 310-276-8888
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HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH? —by ALMIE ROSE
ometimes, with a freakish Hulk-like passion, I really hate the Internet and text messaging. It’s too easy to get in touch with people, and that’s the problem. It’s almost impossible to play hard-to-get when you are literally not hard to get, and no one else is, either.
I was told that it’s a good thing to want people to know that you like them. Big Bird was always hugging people and had lots of celebrity friends hugging him back. Even DeNiro hugged Big Bird. On Valentine’s Day you would bring in bagfuls of paper valentines, one for everyone, and you would get one from everyone too, because that’s just how it worked. E.T. reached out and touched Eliot with his finger, and that damn kid almost fell to the ground he was so excited. So when did it become a bad thing to let people know you were interested? Or, more accurately, how often can you call and/ or text someone before you look desperate and undesirable? How much is too much? I’ve been on both the giving and receiving end of Constant Texting Syndrome (or CTS). It’s just so easy to send a quick thought out to someone else. With a flick of your finger you can ask someone, “Watcha doin?” and not have to wait on the other end of the line, trudging through the valley of awkward silence that you sometimes cross when on the phone. You know those conversations. They begin with such hope and vigor, where your voice is about two octaves higher than it should be, and quickly descend into silences so bizarrely spaced that you eventually ask the other person, “Are you high?” If you’re lucky, they are. Then you can think, “Oh, this dying conversation has nothing to do with me, thank God” and ask them if they’d rather talk about Fraggle Rock. But if you send that innocent, breezy ”Just wanted to see how you’re doin” (never with a G on the end, because you’re keepin it casual) text and you don’t hear back, you suddenly feel like you want to
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kill yourself. “They’re probably just napping” is the first reasonable explanation you come up with, but before long you find yourself rehashing everything you know about them and their lives, mentally mapping out what you think they’re doing with their day, stealing clues from previous emails and online profiles the way birds steal crumbs of food: “I know that Bo likes to jog in the mornings, so he’s probably off doing that, and then later he’s probably having a lunch meeting and I know he has a show in a few days so he’s probably at band rehearsal and he’ll probably get to my text/voice mail as soon as he’s done with that unless it’s a Thursday, in which case he’s probably visiting his brother and they probably went to see that new John Cusack movie because he has a Say Anything poster hanging in his room so he’s probably catching the 9 o’clock show at The Grove.” Hopefully, you know someone who can slap you before you get to this point. The worst thing to do is send another text. That’s the quickest way to Crazytown. It’s like buying a first-class ticket. It doesn’t make sense; this technology was created for us to get in touch with each other at a faster and easier rate, but God forbid you actually do that. Sometimes we pretend that the Internet doesn’t even work. “Maybe he just didn’t get my email,” you think, as if the Internet is an old bus that breaks down from time to time. You also do this when someone you’re trying to avoid sends a barrage of emails. “I’ll ignore this, and if they question me later I’ll tell them my Internet was down.” It’s the new socially accepted lie, like “Sorry, there was traffic.” We all buy it because the other option is that we were purposefully being ignored, and that’s unbearable. I think if either party is saying more than the other person, it’s probably too much (or if for every text they send, you send three to five). By “saying,” I literally don’t mean “saying”; I mean that new medium of sending messages out into space through phones or computers or magic or however it works, I have no idea. To me it’s magic that anyone is ever able to function at all. We’re a complicated species.
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gENLUXshop BRITWEEK SOCIAL CALENDAR This spring marks the fourth edition of BritWeek. I’m so proud to see this celebration of all things British continue to grow each year, and I’m delighted that we’ve expanded our festivities to another major Californian city, San Francisco. During each year’s BritWeek, I look forward to seeing the best in British fashion, and this year is no exception, as Genlux will be sending down the runway the renowned designs of Matthew Williamson during a fashion show on May 8. We look forward to seeing you there! —Nigel Lythgoe, president of BritWeek
Todd Lynn 2009 BritWeek Genlux Designer of the Year
2009 BritWeek Designer of the Year Fashion Show and Awards
Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair
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April 24 (Sat) BritWeek Fashion Show and British Designer Awards April 28 (Wed) Architecture and Design Evening at the Pacific Design Center featuring leading British designers May 1: (Sat) BritWeek Artists' Reception and Opening of BritWeek Group Art Show (May 1–9) May 4: (Tue) BritWeek/British American Business Council Conference: Young Entrepreneurs Who Are Changing the Face of the World at the Paley Center for Media in Beverly Hills May 4: (Tue) BritWeek/UK Trade & Investment California Business Innovation Awards Dinner at the Four Seasons Hotel at LA–Beverly Hills
May 8: (Sat) BritWeek Genlux Fashion Show May 11: (Tue) British Royal Designers Symposium at the Pacific Design Center hosted by Arnold Schwartzman, OBE, and Sir Ken Robinson
All Photos: Rex Gelert, rexgelert.com
April 17 (Sat) BritNight with the LA Galaxy Celebrity Soccer Match and MLS game at Home Depot Center April 20 (Tue) Red Carpet Launch of BritWeek2010 at the British Consul General’s Residence April 22 (Thurs) Star-studded BritWeek Gala Dinner benefiting Save the Children and Virgin Unite in Beverly Hills with special guest Sir Richard Branson April 23 (Fri) The BritWeek Film and Television Summit at The Beverly Hilton April 24 (Sat) Music Industry Reception at the British Consulate Residence
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GENLUXSHOP GENLUXSHOP BRITISH INVASION THE BRITISH AREN’T COMING—THEY’RE HERE! AND WE HAVE THEM TO THANK FOR THESE JOLLY-GOOD FINDS AND DESTINATIONS. —SHANNON L. BOWEN In 1939, after Britain and France declared war on Germany, the British Ministry of Information created an ad campaign to boost the morale of the British people, putting up posters with slogans like “Your Courage, Your Cheerfulness, Your Resolution Will Bring Us Victory.” But the most intrinsically British of the posters—which read “Keep Calm and Carry On”—was never issued. A bookseller discovered a copy of the poster nearly 60 years later, and now it’s available as a work of art. I like this version, with an antiqued Union Jack in the background. Framed, $124, decorativethings.com The china, the finger sandwiches, the trifles, the scones… Few traditions are more quintessentially English than afternoon tea, offered daily 2:30–5 p.m. at the Montage Beverly Hills. Relax in the hotel’s Grand Lobby while tea experts serve artisanal teas and a harpist plays in the background. Call for reservations. 225 N. Cañon Dr, Beverly Hills, 310-860-7800, montagebeverlyhills.com
From the High Tea Bakery, purveyor of “custom dainties,” these Imperial Cookies will turn your tea service into something fit for a queen. Large box with 12 cookies, $35; medium box with 12 minicookies, $19; HighTeaBakery.com
At the Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens, you can stroll through three acres of roses before sitting down for a spot of Earl Gray at the Rose Garden Tea Room, home to a decadent spread of finger sandwiches, domestic and imported cheeses, fresh fruits, salads, and petite desserts. Or sign up for the Tea & Tour, which includes a private docent-led walking tour and concludes in the tea room. Tea room, $24.95 per person; 626-683-8131. Tea & Tour, $60 per person; 626-405-2240. Reservations required. huntington.org
A proper tea service is a work of art—like this ornate 1880 silver set by London-born designer Frederick Elkington. It’s among the many British Decorative Arts on display at LACMA. 5905 Wilshire Blvd, LA, 323-857-6000, lacma.org
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“Bond, James Bond.” Say it like you mean it with the Bond Attache in black lido calf leather from Asprey, purveyor of the finest in British luxury goods. $3950, Asprey at the Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, 310-550-0520, asprey.com
The Hall at Palihouse Holloway is dispelling the notion that British cuisine is nothing but mushy peas. Stop in during this charming courtyard brasserie’s Roast Sunday Lunch and indulge in tasty English classics like roast beef and Yorkshire pudding, fish and chips, and sticky toffee pudding. You can even play a bit of backgammon or pick up a British Sunday paper. And don’t forget the bloody Marys. They’re bloody delicious. 8465 Holloway Dr, West Hollywood, 323-656-4020, palihouse.com
For the English gentleman in your life, U.K. designer Paul Smith’s cheerful cufflink case is lined with purple suede and wrapped in multi-striped leather. $425, paulsmith.co.uk/us
What’s a “yob”? How bad a word is “bloody”? While at the pub, should you tip? Britannia in Brief authors Banker and Mullins seek to answer pressing questions such as these in this witty little tome about all things British. $15, decorativethings.com
FIT FOR A KING
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE A MEMBER OF THE ROYAL FAMILY TO INDULGE IN THESE PRINCELY DELIGHTS. —SHANNON L. BOWEN
From kings of Las Vegas nightlife Victor Drai and Jesse and Cy Watts, Drai’s Hollywood is finally open for business atop the new W Hollywood at Hollywood and Vine. Hollywood royalty is already making itself comfortable here, cozying up in booths in the indoor lounge and lounging in the cabanas that line the nightclub’s open-air poolside patio. Look out for the Sunday pool parties! 6250 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, 323-962-1111, draishollywood.com
Caviar, or sturgeon roe, has long been a delicacy sought after by royalty all over the world. And for almost a century, Petrossian has been the purveyor of choice for those in the know. But Petrossian’s LA outpost, once a simple café and caviar shop, is still a bit of a secret. Recently reborn as a posh but comfortable white-on-white space, the restaurant offers culinary delights like a foie gras crème brûlée. And the boutique is replete with temptations like fine jams and pâtés, French chocolates, and of course, a caviar selection that is simply nonpareil. Petrossian, 321 N. Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, 310-271-6300, petrossian.com
From Ireland-born designer Tom Binns—whose designs have been seen on a member of our very own American royal family, Michelle Obama—comes the latest iteration of his Get Real collection. A collaboration with John Eshaya of Jet, these supersoft jersey Ts have been silkscreened with images of bejeweled necklaces, like this one featuring a pendant in the shape of the Iron Cross, a military decoration of the Kingdom of Prussia. $144, Fred Segal, Santa Monica, 310-393-4477, johneshaya.com
Beyond being one of the great joys of fine cuisine, caviar is also the secret weapon in La Prairie’s new White Caviar Illuminating Système. At the heart of the collection’s White Caviar Illuminating Cream (50ml, $450), White Caviar Illuminating Serum (30ml, $450), and Illuminating Eye Serum (15ml, $250) is golden caviar, which contains highly concentrated omega-3 fatty acids that promote firming and bolster the skin’s antioxidant defenses. Available at The Spa by La Prairie at the Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, 310-887-2505, beverlyhillshotel.com; shoplaprairie.com
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Pricey facelifts aren’t uncommon in Los Angeles, but at $33 million, the Four Seasons Los Angeles at Beverly Hills is sure to have broken some kind of record. A favored destination of heads of state from around the world, the hotel has updated all of its guestrooms and suites, its ballroom, Windows Lounge, Cabana restaurant, and pool. And newcomer Culina restaurant is already earning raves with its modern Italian cuisine and “live action” crudo bar where you can snap up fresh raw seafood delicacies like the Gamberetti Marinati with lemon oil, basil, Italian parsley, and peperoncino. Had one too many grappas? Check into the elegant, redone, Oriental-themed Royal Suite at $4950 per night. 300 S. Doheny Dr, Beverly Hills, 310-273-2222, fourseasons.com
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The accomplished former model and stunning mother of three tells Genlux her travel secrets. Wife of Oscar-winning actor Forest Whitaker, Keisha is a real beauty with a huge heart. She’s involved with many charities, including Hope North, an orphanage in Uganda for misplaced child soldiers from the war. In 2007, she partnered with makeup artist AJ Crimson to create the luxury cosmetics line Kissable Couture. What project are you
YSL hobo bag, price upon request, YSL, Beverly Hills, 310-271-4110 Maya Brenner Massachusetts Judith Leiber turquoise necklace with a diamond crocodile trim and at Boston, $300, matching detachable mayabrenner.com wristlet, $2995,
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I’ve been writing a blog for Oprah.com called Every Monday Matters. It’s a way to make a difference in the world 52 Mondays a year. I really love writing it…it channels my creative juices. working on?
If you could take only one person on vacation, who would it be? That’s a hard question for me. I have three daughters, so I will say Autumn, Sonnet and True. I love spending time with them! The other day my friend Jordan told me she started taking vacations with each of her daughters. Recently Forest and I brought Autumn to San Francisco. It was nice to have that special time.
I love Capri, Martha’s Vineyard, Santa Barbara, and Paris.
What are your favorite places to escape to?
Do you overpack or underpack? I am an overpacker. It’s so bad! I keep trying to stop, but it’s chronic. Name three items you couldn’t leave behind.
My Louboutins, cashmere wrap, white Ts, and a good jean. Oops…that’s four! How do you go from day to night without bringing
I bring lots of accessories, clutches, strappy heel sandals, and comfortable ballet flats by Sue London. I also bring Hermès and Burberry belts and lots of jewelry. I’m obsessed with two things right now: My Maya Brenner Mass., necklace. I wear it almost every day and my black-diamond hoops by Cynthia Bach.
your entire closet with you?
Christian Louboutin Luly cuoio nappa pump, $995, Christian Louboutin, West Hollywood, 310-247-9300, christianlouboutin.com
What shoes do you bring?
Louboutins
YSL hobo, and a vintage Marni—also hobo.
What handbags?
What’s your favorite item this season? The color cargo pants and the boyfriend jackets.
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Bamford Organic Exfoliating Body Cleanser, $52, barneys.com
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The quintessential jetsetter, Alice Bamford seeks and finds beauty across the globe. Adventurer, photographer, businesswoman and filmmaker (she collaborated with director Wes Anderson on The Dar jeeling Limited and Fantastic Mr. Fox), Alice Bamford hails from one of Britain’s most celebrated families. The daughter of Sir Anthony and Lady Carole Bamford, she travels the world in style while expanding her family’s luxury eco-friendly businesses, including Daylesford Organic, a sustainable farm, and Bamford Bath and Body. What projects are you working on right now?
A documentary on sustainable living with the working title Daily Bread, and a stunning project in Malibu that combines equine therapy, an educational working organic farm, and delicious products. If you could take only one person in your life on vacation with you, who would it be and why?
Bamford’s Weekender Gift Set: Botanic Eucalyptus Shampoo, Conditioner, Botanic Geranium Body Lotion, and Body Wash. Cotton bag designed and handmade in an Indian village adopted by the Lady Bamford Charitable Trust. $50, barneys.com
My beautiful mama, Lady Carole Bamford. She’s my absolute inspiration. We share the same thirst for adventure, local culture and rituals, characters, humor, and beauty. And as my guide extraordinaire, David Tang of The China Club, with whom I just went to Havana. India, absolutely! Jodhpur, Udaipur, and the countryside in between, with much time spent on horseback. Rohet Garh is my Indian home just outside Jodhpur. It’s a gorgeously restored ancient fort and writers’ retreat. I stayed there while working and researching The Dar jeeling Limited.
What is your favorite place to escape to?
What do you pack? Jodhpurs, worn-in cowboy boots, Bamford cashmere shrugscarves, Eres bikinis, a Moncler anorak, and a white style coat, $3450; organic silk Chloé dress à la the 1975 film Picnic at Hanging Rock. cashmere cowl-neck sweater, What three items could you not leave behind?
$995, Barneys New York, Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400
A Porthault travel pillow, Bamford Bath & Body Moisture Balm and travel candles, and Moleskin notebooks.
How do you go from day to night without taking your entire closet with you?
I slip into a pair of Louboutins and the softest jodhpur shawl.
What shoes do you pack? Cowboy boots, trainers, and the highest, sexiest Louboutins known to man!
Bamford’s Organic Moisture Balm, $44, barneys.com
A fabulous psychedelic Mary Poppins– style bag from Mexico and a mini Hermès Kelly bag.
What handbags?
The Bamford Bath & Body Weekender Set, made in Ladiapur, India; these and other products are the community’s key to empowerment and freedom for a brighter future.
What’s your favorite item this season?
Bamford organic soap, one 175g bar, $28; Complete with a bakery, creamery, café, and retail store, the set of three 50g bars, $40, barneys.com Bamford family’s Daylesford Organic farm, located in England’s Cotswolds region, has raised the bar for artisanal, organic goods.
Nikki Sixx and Kelly Gray trade quips on truths, rumors, and who will play them in their inevitable biopic. (Don’t hold your breath, Johnny Depp.) —marsha takeda morrison Say what you will about what goes on backstage at a Mötley Crüe concert, but in 2006 it was also the scene of a meeting that would launch a clothing powerhouse. This is where St. John Knits scion Kelly Gray met Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx, and having discovered their shared love of fashion, would go on to start Royal Underground. As you can see, these two go together like, well, rock and roll. I’m sure you’ve told this story a thousand times, but for the 1001th time, how did the two of you meet? GRAY: Well, Nikki always says this is a bad thing, but we met backstage at a Mötley Crüe concert. SIXX: It doesn’t sound very good to say that I met Kelly backstage at a Mötley Crüe concert. Somehow that just doesn’t sound right. GRAY: But Nikki, to me that just sounds like a normal place to meet! I was at a concert with my friend Tommy [Lee] and he invited me to a Mötley Crüe show. I was very apprehensive about going because I’d Googled their concerts and I was nervous it might be a little rough for my appetite. I showed up wearing a Dolce & Gabbana dress and Manolo heels. I was quite fascinated by Nikki—I called him Mr. Sixx because I didn’t know what else to say. He let me go on calling him that for quite a bit longer. SIXX: We’ve spent the rest of our relationship with me trying to get her to reenact that—calling me Mr. Sixx. But it doesn’t happen so much anymore. She just calls me Mr. Late. Considering your backgrounds, you seem like a classic case of opposites attracting. GRAY: It’s kind of like two magnets! It’s an attraction and opposite points of view, made up of strengths and weaknesses. SIXX: With Kelly’s experience and life in fashion and my experience—not in the fashion industry, but living a life of fashion since I was a kid—we fit together like a hand in a glove. From the outside it’s like the odd couple, but from the inside it’s like it makes perfect sense. GRAY: Nikki has a great eye for fashion and detail, and the art of Royal is in the details. He has a way of putting himself together, and ninety percent of the population aspires to look that cool. It’s my job to try to translate that and make it possible for everybody to look like that.
Kelly, is it true that the mannequins in the Beverly Hills St. John boutique are based on your likeness? GRAY: Yes, it’s not a myth! They used to be, but not anymore. But yes, the rumor is true! Do you still wear St. John?
GRAY: I had a pretty amazing collection, and I’m not going
to say it gets as much wear as it did in the old days. I’m a big fan of Royal now; I’m quite proud to be embraced by the music industry.
And Nikki, do your Crüe bandmates wear Royal Underground? SIXX: We wear St. John knits. [laughs] The guys love RU, as do so many of my peers. I was on tour with Mötley recently, and Joe Perry was opening for us. Backstage I noticed that Joe was wearing the same RU cashmere zip-up as me. We just started laughing—it was almost like we called each other before the show and said, “Now, you wear the black one...” Any plans to branch out the Royal Underground brand into non-fashion endeavors? GRAY: Nikki and I have talked about so many ideas and so many wonderful things to put our brand stamping on, but it’s kind of like juggling—you want to make sure you can juggle all the balls without dropping one before you throw in another one. And so at this point it would be like throwing in knives instead of oranges. SIXX: It’s hard, because we get excited and we’re like, “Let’s do a Royal Underground hotel!” and people say, “What? You’re insane!” But part of the excitement of doing something like this is that there’s always an element of complete insanity. Why do something like this? Chances are failure. Who would play the two of you in “Royal Underground: the Movie?” GRAY: [laughing] I’ve got mine, but now I don’t want to say because I’m embarrassed! Nikki, I’d pick Johnny Depp for you. SIXX: What? For me? I’m way more handsome than him! GRAY: Well, I’d pick Keira Knightley. SIXX: There you go, The Movie. We’ll put that on our wish list next to furnishings and hotels. And we’ll reconvene with this conversation in ten years and see where we’re at.
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gENLUXshop Calla Lily pendant with white diamonds and pink sapphires, $10,000 Regent clutch in orange polished crocodile with gold-plated metal accessories, $5200 1781 Handbag in black millennium crocodile, $19,750 Rose earrings in white gold set with 1.26cts of diamonds, $6500
After more than two centuries, Asprey, purveyor of the finest in British luxury goods, is upholding the tradition of superb craftsmanship. —Shannon L. Bowen
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ll luxury goods are not created equal. Any discerning shopper worth her stilettos knows that. Once upon a time, the logo of a storied fashion house ensured that an item was truly exclusive: crafted by skilled artisans and made of high-quality and often rare materials. Now, such genuinely special goods are much harder to find—unless you’re at Asprey, where, after more than 225 years, the highest caliber of craftsmanship remains the order of the day. Originally established as a silk-printing business in the English village of Mitcham in the late 1700s, Asprey opened its flagship store in 1847 on London’s famed Bond Street, where it also installed a collection of workshops— for gold- and silversmiths, watchmakers, leather workers, jewelers, and designers—that still exists today. The brand quickly evolved into one of the world’s foremost purveyors of luxury goods, including fine jewelry, timepieces, silver, china, crystal, and leather goods, and earned the first of its royal warrants, from Queen Victoria, in 1862. In 2006, the brand even received its own coat of arms in recognition of its commitment to unique craftsmanship and luxury. Appropriately, Asprey’s only West Coast boutique is located in the Beverly Hills Hotel, no stranger to royal visitors. “With the Beverly Hills Hotel, there is a very private feeling, and our shared clientele made sense for us,” says store manager Dominique Sachs. “Asprey has long been a favorite of Hollywood royalty as well as British royalty. … The privacy of the boutique in the hotel has great appeal to those with a high profile wishing to shop for jewelry or
special gifts.” Special gifts, indeed. The brand has a long tradition of catering to the whims of its wealthy and wellknown clients. In 1925, HM Queen Mary commissioned a necklace for HRH Princess Margaret’s 18th birthday. In 1930, the Maharajah of Patiala commissioned five teak traveling trunks, one for each of his wives. And in 1973, a bespoke chess set was commissioned for the birthday of none other than Ringo Starr. And you too can walk into the Beverly Hills boutique and commission something extraordinary. Bespoke commissions are “highly important to the brand, and so many of our customers want to create something completely unique—something just for them,” Sachs says. “With our resources and workshops, we can do just about anything our customers dream up.” Of course, the shelves at Asprey are already full of the stuff of dreams, like the 1781 collection, which includes two must-have handbags available in crocodile, python, and ostrich and a weekender in calf leather with crocodile trim—all fashioned after an early traveling satchel. There’s also the Mayfair square, an oversized, envelope-shaped clutch that’s proving especially popular this season. Clearly, after more than two and a quarter centuries, Asprey is sticking by one of its original ad campaigns, which proclaimed “articles of exclusive design and high quality, whether for personal adornment or personal accompaniment and to endow with richness and beauty the table and homes of people of refinement and discernment.”
Asprey, at the Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd, Beverly Hills, 310-550-0520, asprey.com
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LES HABITUDEs. classic with a twist. les habitudeS’ April TONG is known around town as ‘the dress whisperer.’ HERE, she shares her uncanny ability to pick out the perfect dress with our own Almie Rose.
he outside looks like a castle, the inside a museum. Eartha Kitt’s C’est Si Bon slinks out of the speakers. A wall is lined with white slips hanging from racks; above them is a shelf covered in thigh-high black leather boots. This is Les Habitudes. “We’re not trendy,” says April Tong, the store’s resident ‘dress whisperer’ (coined by her adoring fans/customers), “We’re more classic.” Or, maybe, judging from the juxtaposition of a lacey embroidered gown with hard metal jewelry and a shearling coat, ‘classic with a twist.’ Founded in 1982, Les Habitudes is a Los Angeles standby for stunning and original bridal and evening wear. Celebrities have gone from the Robertson store to red-carpet events and their own weddings in Les Habitudes gowns. Does one need to be famous to shop here or is it merely recommended? “We’ve helped everyone,” April stresses. “Everyone! People fly from out-of-state or overseas just to shop here—from, I would say, any financial background. We have people who just shop our sales. It runs the gamut.” One can understand why. Pieces in this store, some adorned with semi-precious gems like amethyst and rose quartz, are breathtakingly beautiful and unique, and furthermore, any dress can be customized to accommodate anyone, including Les Habitudes’ youngest customer, a 10 year old. “We actually cut adult dresses down to size, which is really fun. We never say no. At least I never do.” What’s one of the more unusual requests they’ve had? “Tessa Virtue won a gold medal for ice dancing, and her mother came in here in November of last year. She said, ‘This is going to be an odd request, but do you ever do skating outfits out of these dresses?’ And I said, ‘I’ve
never done it, but I’d love to try.’ ”Precautions needed to be taken: for example, would Virtue need to jump in them? “‘Well, there’s lifts. It’s a little different from actual figure skating; they don’t do axels and stuff like that, but they do do lifts. So I said, ‘Come in, and bring the leotard, and we’ll do it.’ And we did it.” A customer emerges from behind a dressing-room curtain, wearing a beaded gown that looks as though it was practically sculpted on her. She looks perfect. “You’re a hot-looking mom!” April gushes, without a trace of false sincerity. “I picked hers,” she explains. “I just put it on her. I said, ‘Put this on,’ and she made a face but said OK. And she bought it.” Is this what customers mean when they call April a ‘dress whisperer?’—how she somehow instinctively knows what would look good on whoever walks in? She laughs. “I eyeball ‘em. It takes me three seconds. Three seconds or less. They don’t know I’m doing it. I can’t help it. I already did you! I know you’re not looking for anything, but I can’t help it.” Since I have to make everything about me, I have to know, what would April pick out for me? “Well, just from looking at you, you’re a fun, funky style.” (It may have been my Michael Jackson military-style jacket with my Serge Gainsbourg T-shirt that gave that away.) “I’d definitely do a two-piece. I’d do a black skirt, I’d bustle that up.” She points to one serenely draped on a mannequin. “I’d put you in leather boots, and I’d tell you to match that with a T-shirt. And get one of those [another point] sweaters, and you’re out of here! And one of those leather jackets.” And she’s absolutely dead-on.
Les Habitudes, 101 N. Robertson Blvd, LA, 90048, 310-273-2883
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Miansai WWII silver city medallion necklace on grosgrain ribbon, $325, What Goes Around Comes Around, LA, 323-836-0252
Dolce & Gabbana skirt, $725, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211
Z Spoke by Zac Posen belt, $165, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211
Balmain Spring/Summer 2010
 Z Spoke by Zac Posen jacket, $495, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310275-4211
Alexander McQueen military-inspired top, $3960, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
Volcom Anika army green cargo shorts, $42, Volcom, LA, 323-933-2442
Balmain oversized military shirt, $1345, netaporter.com
Alexander Wang black cotton canvas vest, $725, netaporter.com
Louis Vuitton monogram stripes Neo, $2960, Louis Vuitton foxtail charm, $1120, Louis Vuitton, Beverly Hills, 310-859-0457 Panerai Mare Nostrum (unique editions of 99 units) 52 mm in diameter, AISI 316L brushed-steel watch with personalized green fabric, leather strap, and large-size brushed-steel buckle, $37,000, Panerai, Beverly Hills, 310-228-1515
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Prada trench coat, $1760, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
Dior stitched straw hat, $650, Dior, Beverly Hills, 310-859-4700
Michele Cala Mercer satchel, $595, michele.com
Albertus Swanepoel Tijuana straw sunhat, $220, netaporter.com
3.1 Philip Lim lamĂŠ harem shorts, $350, netaporter.com
Lanvin patent leather ballerina flat, $515, netaporter.com
Roger Vivier Miss Viv pink patent-leather bag, $2525, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
Loewe Amazona bag, $1500, Bergdorf Goodman, NY, 212-753-7300; eshop.loewe.com
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Helmut Lang cracked leather paneled shorts, $700, netaporter.com
Haurex Ivresse crystal bezel and stainless steel case watch, $850, 866-425-9882
MCM Notte hobo, $895, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211, saks.com
Camilla Skovgaard wide cross-band sandal, $512, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211
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gENLUXshop Ralph Lauren Blue Label shorts, $760, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211
Thomas Wylde shorts, $760, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
Gucci tangerine Ikat hand-woven soft nappa biker jacket, $730; stretch viscose jersey tank with tie detail, $350; black lux shorts, $735, Gucci, select Gucci stores, 800-456-7663, gucci.com
Bebe sequined shorts, $89, Bebe, Beverly Hills, 310-271-2338, bebe.com
Yves Saint Laurent carnation linen canvas jacket with back knot detail, $3675; white double crepe cotton bra, $470; flannel gray linen canvas shorts, $550, Yves Saint Laurent, Beverly Hills, 310-271-4110, ysl.com
Prada shorts, $450, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
Heather beige jersey shorts with silk overlays, $106, Bella Rosa, Los Gatos, 408-354-4206
Bottega Veneta cotton-crepe rolled shorts, $850, netaporter.com Z Spoke by Zac Posen shorts, $195, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211 T by Alexander Wang tie-waist jersey shorts, $98, netaporter.com
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Yves Saint Laurent black linen canvas bolero, $3675; nude linen canvas sleeveless top, $690; white leather shorts with knot detail, $2850, Yves Saint Laurent, Beverly Hills, 310271-4110, ysl.com
Silvia Tcherassi Bitters brown shorts, $250; Acacia green blouse, $420; Narcisco green necklace, $320, silviatcherassi.com
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gENLUXshop Harry Winston 4ct emerald-cut diamond ear studs set in platinum, price upon request, Harry Winston, Beverly Hills, 310-728-1128 Â
Donna Karan dress, $1595, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550-5900
Swarovski Nirvana Flash lacquer painted ring surrounded by clear crystal, $170, Swarovski, Century City Mall, 310-557-3705, swarovski.com
Dana Davis Poppy black patent heel with crystal stones embellishment, $450, danadavis.com
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Judith Leiber Alleta clutch in dark black and silver stingray, $1395, judithleiber.com Â
Oliver Peoples Lamour oversized semi-rimless feminine sunglasses, $390, Dan Deutsch Optical Outlook, 310-246-9468
Missoni Capalbio woven mini dress, $825, netaporter.com
Carla Wax long baroque pearl necklace, $245, carlawax.com
MiH Paris slim-leg jeans in white, $179, Madison, LA, 310-651-3662 Dior Granville ostrich medium tote, $12,000, by special order, 800-929-DIOR
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Bloch Antoinette silk-satin ballerina flat, $150, netaporter.com
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GENLUX BEAUTY EDITOR’S PICKS
HERE ARE TWELVE OF THE BEST NEW BEAUTY PRODUCTS AND TREATMENTS TO HIT THE EPIDERMIS—DAWN SHAND JOHNSON Sunday Riley Ceramic Slip Cleanser, $45, Barneys New York, Beverly Hills, 310276-4400, barneys.com
JUVÉDERM™ Ultra Plus XC is a dermal filler developed using the proprietary HYLACROSS™ technology, a technologically advanced manufacturing process that results in a malleable, smooth gel that flows easily into the skin and creates a smooth, natural look and feel. Created for a nearly painless experience with immediate results that last up to 12 months. Dr. Ezra Kest, 310-276-1252, thekestclinic.com
LaLicious paraben- and sulfate-free Coconut Cream Sugar Soufflé Scrub makes skin super-soft and buttery. $34, lalicious.com
Booty Parlor Don’t Stop solid perfume with pheromones, $16, bootyparlor.com
Ecocert-certified L’Occitane Organic Body Lotion, a long-lasting moisturizer with organic olive tree extracts, $24, loccitane.com
Argan oil-infused Moroccanoil leaves hair supple and shiny and cuts down on drying time. $39, moroccanoil.com
CHANEL Nouvelle Vague, $23, Nordstrom Glendale Galleria, 818502-9922, chanel.com
Omorovicza Gold Shimmer Oil, $80, neimanmarcus.com
CellCeuticals Photodefense Anti-Photoaging Daily Skin Protector SPF 55+/PA+++ combats premature aging and reverses damage, while providing broad-spectrum sun protection. $45, cellceuticalskincare.com
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The first at-home microdermabrasion system, Crystalift uses crystals and vacuum lifting technology to rejuvenate skin in 10 minutes. $195, blissworld.com; crystalift.com
SK-II Cellumination Essence Hydrating Serum, 30ml, $150; 50ml, $220, sk-ii.com; saks.com
Korres Eau de Toilette natural fragrance in Rose Wood/Blackcurrant/Cyclamen is free of synthetic non-biodegradable compounds. 3.38oz, $45, Studio at Fred Segal, 310-394-8509; sephora.com
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Dubbed the “Guru of Glow” by Jessica Simpson and Eva Longoria, Lea Eigard created the EMrx Red Carpet Treatment to
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The beauty wizards at Bliss have announced two new offerings that will help you spring-clean your way to a flawless complexion: the ‘Pore’-fector Gadget and Triple Oxygen+C Energizing Cream. The ‘Pore’fector, $185, generates sonic vibrations that deep-clean clogged pores and massage products into the skin; plus, it comes in a kit that includes a recharging base, power adaptor, 6.7oz bottle of Daily Detoxifying Facial Toner, and two samples of Bliss Steep Clean 15-minute Facial Mask. And if you love Bliss’s in-spa Triple Oxgyen Treatment facial, you’ll love the new Triple Oxygen+C Energizing Cream, $54, a lightweight gel-cream with a trio of oxygen ingredients and lipid-soluble supercharged Vitamin C. sephora.com; blissworld.com
BRUSH UP New
from superstar makeup artist Pat McGrath and Dolce & Gabbana this season is a collection of essential makeup brushes. There’s one for powder, $55; blush, $48; eye shadow, $30; and blending, $32; as well as a retractable lip brush, $29. saksfifthavenue.com
tighten, tone, lift, and rejuvenate skin for a glowing complexion. The treatment uses a Sapphire 3 photo system, in which a polychromatic LED and micro-current work together to create muscle tone and oxygenate the skin. $200, The Eigard Method, 417 N. Camden Dr, Beverly Hills, 310-278-2221, theeigardmethod.com
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Latisse is the first and only FDA-approved prescription treatment for eyelash hypotrichosis (inadequate or not enough eyelashes), growing them longer, fuller, and darker. The Kest Clinic, LA, 310-276-1252, thekestclinic.com Loews Santa Monica Beach Hotel
SEEING SPOTS
If you’ve recently welcomed a little bundle of joy into the world, you’ve probably been less joyful about the accompanying melasma, or “preggers mask,” an unwelcome tan or dark facial discoloration that gets worse with exposure to sunlight. While melasma often disappears spontaneously after you’ve given birth or stopped hormone therapy, explains the Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgical Group’s Dr. Fardad Forouzanpour, sunscreen is the most important factor when it comes to successful results, and “treatments like Topicalde pigmenting agents can facilitate the process.” ¶ You can try Cosmelan, a combination of depigmentation agents that decreases the production of melanin, the culprit behind sun spots and hormone-
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induced melasma. “The initial treatment with Cosmelan is always done in the doctor’s office and involves evaluation of the skin type,” says Dr. Forouzanpour,“followed by cleansing with a degreasing agent in order to remove dead cells, skin oils, and old debris.” Once your skin is squeaky clean, a Cosmelan 1 mask is applied and left on for six to ten hours, depending on skin type (you can go home wearing the mask). After the appropriate amount of time has passed, remove the mask with water and a neutral cleanser, then immediately apply mesoestetic Hydra-vital factor K cream. Melasma treatment, $850, Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgical Group, 8500 Wilshire Blvd, Ste 1020, Beverly Hills, 866-NEW-SELF, perfectself.com/cosmelan
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DOWN WITH FROWNS. UP WITH DYSPORT! Dysport is the latest treatment in helping to keep wrinkles at bay. It is primarily
used for temporary improvement in the look of moderate to severe frown lines between the eyebrows in adults younger than 65 years of age. Dr. Ezra Kest, one of the leading experts in the use of Botox has added Dysport to his arsenal of wrinkle-reducing injectables. Dr. Kest can be reached at The Kest Clinic, 310-276-1252, thekestclinic.com
Dr. Ezra Kest, The Kest Clinic
LIGHT ON Sur, the West
Hollywood eatery that has delighted our senses with beautiful sights, smells, tastes, and textures, has made it possible for us to take home a bit of its energy and ambiance: The patchouli-scented Sur Candle, which imparts warmth and calm. $35, Sur, 606 N. Robertson Blvd, West Hollywood, 310-289-2824, surrestaurantandbar.com
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Next time you’re strolling through Nordstrom at the Grove, look for much-loved U.K. import Jo Malone’s new lifestyle boutique. 323-930-2230, jomalone.com
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(DON’T) LET THE SUNSHINE IN! FROLICKING POOLSIDE AT CHATEAU MARMONT? DR. DAVIS B. NGUYEN HAS SOME WISE WORDS ABOUT REPAIRING SUN DAMAGE—AND MAKING SURE IT DOESN’T HAPPEN AGAIN. —DAWN SHAND JOHNSON Double-Board Certified, Beverly Hills Facial Plastic Surgeon Dr. Davis Nguyen trained at Harvard, Yale, and with the famed Dr. Kamer of the renowned Lasky Clinic. Here he gives his tips on sun damage and sun protection: Photo: Lee Brubaker
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What level of SPF do you suggest that people wear, and how often should it be reapplied?
For daily exposure, I recommend a minimum of SPF30. For prolonged sun exposure, like during vacations or outdoor events, I recommend a broad-spectrum physical blocker with titanium and zinc, like Solar SPF58 ($35).
Photo: Lee Brubaker
What treatments can you do to correct sun damage?
Fractionated CO2 laser is an ablative resurfacing treatment that corrects hyperpigmentation (sun spots) and improves fine lines, wrinkles, tone, and texture of the skin. The CO2 laser removes layers of photodamaged skin, encouraging cellular turnover and the formulation of new collagen, the effect of which is a more youthful, rejuvenated appearance. A minimum of three treatments is required, at one-month intervals, in order to see maximum results. Due to the laser’s fractionation, downtime— which was once three to five weeks—is now a mere three to five days. A series of three treatments for the face costs $3000.
Significant correction of sun damage—and the hyperpigmentation effects of conditions like melasma—can also be achieved with a Vi Peel treatment consisting of a combination of phenol, TCA, Salicylic acid, Retin-A, and Vitamin C. Application is relatively quick and can be done during your lunch hour, with peeling occurring on the third, fourth, and fifth days after treatment. Full healing takes one week. Vi Peels can be repeated in a series over several months and “boosted” for maximum effect. At the Linden Clinic, the cost of one treatment is $300; a series of three costs $750; and each “booster” costs $50. What sun protection products do you suggest for post-procedure Photo: Michelle Hood skin?
Following a laser or Vi Peel treatment, it is particularly important to avoid re-damaging the skin through overexposure to the sun. I advise patients to wear sunscreen daily, like Kinerase’s Procedure Recovery with SPF30; unlike many exfoliating anti-aging moisturizers, its gentle ingredients will not irritate or harm delicate post-procedural skin. It is specially formulated to hydrate and protect skin, encouraging faster healing and enhancing the results of a given treatment. As a surgeon, one of my primary concerns is post-procedural healing and optimal scar management. I advise my patients to use a two-step system to protect their incisions: Start with a thin layer of Kelocote silicone scar gel, and once it dries, apply Kinerase’s Procedure Recovery with SPF30 ($45) for optimal scar protection and healing.
DR. NGUYEN’S SUN DAMAGE SOLUTIONS!
Photo: Lee Brubaker
Dr. Nguyen’s post-laser moisturizer of choice is Kinerase Procedure Recovery with SPF30. A gentle moisturizer, it’s perfect for preventive protection from the sun’s harmful rays. $105, available at Dr. Nguyen’s office.
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“For optimal scar healing after any surgical procedure,” says Dr. Nguyen, “patients should use a silicone scar gel like Kelocote layered with a sunscreen like Kinerase’s Procedure Recovery with SPF30. Protecting your scars from the effects of the elements and the sun’s damaging rays will help to ensure that they gradually fade away.” $45, available at Dr. Nguyen’s office
Vi Peel treatment, with phenol, TCA, Salicylic acid, Retin-A, and Vitamin C, is great for evening-out skin tone; lightening, brightening, and correcting the damaging effects of sun; and treating melasma stains. One treatment, $300; series of three treatments, $750; booster treatment, $50; available at The Spa at Linden Clinic For more infor mation contact: Davis B. Nguyen, M.D., Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 9735 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 216, Beverly Hills, 310-550-0288, drdavisnguyen.com
ON THE GREEN SCENE
IN BEVERLY HILLS, GIGI’S STANDS FOR “GOING GREEN” —DAWN SHAND JOHNSON
“When I started as an apprentice in a salon in 1961, I was 11 years old. At that
time the products were toxic and had very strong chemicals. This caused the clients as well as the hairdresser to develop allergies and health problems. Around 1984, I started mixing natural ingredients—vegetables, acidic fruits, herbs—for use in coloring, highlights, straightening, and other treatments. A perfect green salon environment is one without toxins in the air or irritants on the clients’ hair and scalp, but one that still leaves the hair soft and shiny and the scalp healthy.” —GiGi, GiGi Vision Hair Salon, 434 N. Roxbury Dr, Beverly Hills, 310-273-0851
Wen ReMoist Hydrating Mask, made with natural ingredients, $58, qvc.com
Leonor Greyl Shampooing Reviviscence, for dehydrated, brittle hair, $62, beautyhabit.com
With fair-trade super antioxidant açai berry and conditioning argan oil, Biolage’s Colorcarethérapie Delicate shampoo, $18, and conditioner, $19, are sulfate-, paraben-, and silicone-free. matrix.com
Roman Salon eco-colorist Danielle Kelly on nontoxic hair coloring:
BLEACHING & LIGHTENING: “Color lines that
lift pigment from the hair shaft have to use chemicals such as ammonia. In my search for an eco color line, I found that a lot of products claiming to be nontoxic actually contain large amounts of ammonia. The eco-friendly color line I use has no ammonia and does not lift pigment—it only deposits it. It’s herbal-based, not petroleumbased, which is good because part of being green is not just avoiding toxic chemicals but using renewable resources such as plant-based products like lavender oil or walnut extract, which has been used to dye things for thousands of years by the indigenous peoples of North America. The color also has oleic acid, a component of camellia oil, and is similar to a person’s natural sebum. Best of all, I am able to help people feel better about themselves without destroying the eco-system.”
WHAT TO AVOID:
“The key ingredients of shampoo and conditioner a person should look out for and avoid are parabens and sodium lauryl sulfate. These ingredients are not good for the environment, people, or hair color.”
Kim Vo Embellish with Blue Lotus Volumizing Masque is free of sulfates and sodium chloride. $45, kimvo.com
HIGHLIGHTS & BLOND HAIR: “If a client
wants highlights and wants to stay in the non-toxic realm, I lowlight the hair with shades of eco-friendly color, making their existing hair color the highlight. This illusion of highlights creates dimension and shine. For gray hair, I deposit several levels of blond eco-friendly color, using the same technique as traditional highlights. Lastly, if a client just can’t live without their blond color, I will meet them halfway and use a less toxic color to lighten the hair. The less toxic color has lower amounts of chemicals than traditional color lines; still, I only do this for highlights, not as an all-over tint.” Danielle Kelly, Roman Salon, West Hollywood, 310-854-1030, romansalonla.com
BEAUTY HAIR DO’S
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Eufora Beautifying Serum, $39.99, sleekhair.com
Alterna Hemp Organics Ocean Waves Texturizing Spray, $20, beauty.com; studiobeautymix.com
Aquage SeaExtend Shampoo and Conditioner are sulfate-free and based on renewable botanicals like extracts of seaweed, kelp, and algae. $52 for both, Chroma Salon, 323-466-6353, aquage.com
Tigi, the Love, Peace & the Planet Collection is free of parabens, laureth sulfates, and artificial colors and fragrances. $18.95–$22.95, tigihaircare.com
Number 4 Clarifying Shampoo is100% vegan and free of sulfates, glutens, and parabens. $45, number4hair.com
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BEAUTY MAKEUP TRENDS
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M·A·C Blush Ombre in Azalea Blossom, $25, maccosmetics.com
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TRY YOUR HAND AT SPRING’S WHITE-HOT TREND: PASTELS—WITH TIPS FFROM CHANEL’S RACHEL GOODWIN, AND SOME OF THIS SEASON’S TOP FINDS. —DAWN SHAND JOHNSON What is the best way to wear pastels?
Pastels look best when worn in light, sheer textures. See-through washes of color are easiest to apply, but most of all, look soft and ultra-feminine. Rachel Goodwin, CHANEL makeup artist
Are there any rules to wearing pastels?
I think it’s safe to say that pastels look most beautiful when
BEST EYE COSMETICS
“CHANEL’S SPRING 2010 RUNWAY MAKEUP SEEMED SO FULL OF WHIMSY, ROMANCE, AND OPTIMISM. I WAS TOTALLY INSPIRED BY THE PALE WHISPERS OF MUTED PASTELS ON THE EYES, LIPS, AND CHEEKS. THE GIRLS SEEMED TO BE RADIATING PURE INNOCENCE AND FEMININITY. MY PASSION FOR PASTELS WAS REKINDLED AT THE SHOW LAST FALL, BUT THIS TIME IN A WHOLE NEW WAY.” —CELEBRITY MAKEUP ARTIST RACHEL GOODWIN OF CHANEL
La Prairie, the Cellular Treatment Eye Color Ensemble palette houses four soft pastel eye shadows. $70, ShopLaPrairie.com
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How can you make this look fresh and new?
Pairing lavender eyelids with natural skin, slightly contoured cheeks, and a nude lip looks effortless, fresh, and thoroughly modern.
For me, it’s about creating a focal point. Luckily the pastels of today are less chalky and dense than the
Shu Uemura Égerie Eye Shimmer Duo, with shimmering creamy liquid and a glittering powder, in Shiny Mint, Starry Violet, and Glint Blue, $42, Barneys New York, Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400; shuuemura.com
Giorgio Armani Nude Contrast Palette, with four shimmery, contrasting nudes, $58, Saks Fifth Avenue, Beverly Hills, 310-275-4211; GiorgioArmaniBeauty.com
BEST CHEEK COLORS
Paul & Joe Face Color #17 adds a light touch of peach and pink to the cheeks. $24, beautyhabit.com
ones of the past, which makes it more difficult to make mistakes. The best way to keep pastels from looking childlike or retro is to emphasize one feature with color, and to use restraint.
CHANEL Spring/ Summer 2010 Ready-to-Wear
Organic Glam Mascara, $35, organicpharmacy.com
Philosophy The Color of Grace Art of Blushing includes three sheer blushes. $35, philosophy. com; sephora.com
worn one or two shades at a time. A pale mint eye shadow paired with a peachy nude lip or a taupe eye and pale pink lip can look modern and chic as long as the colors aren’t too overwhelming.
Nars D. Gorgeous is a matte dusty lilac. $23, narscosmetics.com; sephora.com
BEST FACE COSMETICS Larenim Youth Dew Luminizer, with a hint of pink, $21, Nature Mart, 323-660-0052; larenim.com
CHANEL’s limited-edition Les Trompe-L’Oeil de Chanel Temporary Skin Art pack includes five sheets of temporary tattoos—55 designs in all—of some of the brand’s most iconic symbols. $75, Nordstrom at The Grove, 323-930-2230; chanel.com Mally Beauty Finish Line Eye Brightening Face Luminizer adds hint of sheen and sparkle to the skin. $22.80, qvc.com
Confessions of a Concealaholic by Benefit includes all of the brand’s top concealers. $36, ulta.com; sephora.com
Urban Decay Razor Sharp Ultra Defining Finishing Power, $30, urbandecay.com; sephora.com
BEST LIP COLORS
Shu Uemura Nude Rouge Unlimited Nude Beige, $23, Barneys New York, Beverly Hills, 310-276-4400; shuuemura.com
CHANEL Rouge Allure Lip Color in Incognito, $30, Nordstrom at The Grove, 323-930-2230; chanel.com
Hourglass Hydrating Lip Gloss in Eden, $26, sephora.com; barneys.com
Nars Cruising, $24, CHANEL narscosmetics.com; Glossimer in sephora.com Futile, a light and sparkly pink gloss, $27, Nordstrom, Glendale Galleria, 818-502-9922; chanel.com Jemma Kidd Ultimate Lipstick Duo in Wendy, with balm and a creamy lipstick, $19, dermstore.com
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“I promise not to make you feel like you’re entering the chaos of a reality show or a place where you’re just a number. I’m a cosmetic surgeon with a long, proven educational and professional track record with many, many satisfied clients. Give me a call at 310-360-0504 to schedule your complimentary consultation.” —Dr. Forouzanpour
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8500 Wilshire Blvd. Suite 1020, Beverly Hills, California 90211 (310) 360-0504 1-866-NEWSELF perfectself.com
BEST NAIL COLOR Jessica Perchance to Dream, $7.50, Jessica’s Nail Clinic, 310-659-9292
Breast augmentation, Liposuction, Mini Face-Lift, Mesotherapy, Botox, Restylane and the newest injectable treatments All procedures at the Beverly Hills Cosmetic Surgical Group are performed by Board-Certified surgeons.
From CHANEL: Nouvelle Vague, Mistral Pink, Inattendu, Tendresse, and Particuliare, $23, Nordstrom, Glendale Galleria, 818-502-9922; chanel.com
Dr. Fardad Forouzanpour, D.O., F.A.C.O.S., was raised in Los Angeles and attended UCLA. He went on to complete his medical studies at Midwestern University in Chicago and served a five-year residency in general and trauma surgery. He completed a fellowship sponsored by the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery where he trained in total facial and body aesthetic and cosmetic surgery. Dr. Forouzanpour successfully passed the board examinations sponsored by the American Board of Cosmetic Surgery.
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sircuit skin cosmeceuticals’ Michael Wolfgeher tells our ALMIE ROSE how he went from deniM and inseams to moisturizers and serums. About eight years ago, Michael Wolfgeher was a denim impresario who said he practically “bled blue.” Now he’s the man behind Sircuit®Skin Cosmeceuticals, a skincare line loved by celebrities from Jeremy Piven to Charlize Theron. Having started in Wolfgeher’s garage, Sircuit is now available across the country and on the Web, and shipped off to places as far as Norway. Tell us a little bit about your background. I’m originally from Tacoma, Washington. I moved here 25 years ago and got involved in the garment business and made jeans for a living. I had quite a big company in the ’80s––Steele Jeans. We rocked it. We were at $70 million. And then it kind of went bust.
Sircuit®Skin Cosmeceuticals o.m.g. anti-aging serum, $150, sircuitskin.com
And you came out unscathed? I came out totally unscathed, but I also came out not wealthy. (Laughs) I kind of stumbled on this skincare opportunity. After I left the garment business, I had a T-shirt company. During all this time of traveling for the company I was starting to look pretty haggard. I would stop by Neiman Marcus and Barneys and all the stores, and talk to the women at the counter. I would buy everything they recommended. I’d bring it home, put it on, and break out. Every single time. And I couldn’t figure out for the life of me what it was. So I asked a friend who was into skincare, “If you ever run across anything I need, let me know.” Within a few days, he brought over a little sample and said, “You gotta try this—it’s using a new tech called Chiral technology.” I took it, went upstairs, washed my face, and was floored. It was the weirdest thing—the only way I can describe it is that my skin felt right. It was one of those “Oh my God” moments. When I came downstairs I asked, “Do you have a moisturizer?” And he said we could make one. We just kind of started this little thing, and I developed a line for myself. But coming from my background in the garment business, I didn’t have any
insight into the cosmetic business. So I spent about eight months shopping all the department stores, did a lot of research in the technology, and thought, “I’ll give it a shot.” How did you get your product out there? In the first six months we did skincare parties. That was sort of a test market for me just to see if what I felt about the products was translating. People flipped out, and we sold a lot of product. Then we branched out, and everyone said, “You have to have a website.” Once we had the website up, everything just kind of happened. We started in the house, in the garage, and we kept going until we literally took over the entire house. Everything in the living room and dining room was computers and people and employees. Now we’re in a new building that we completely redesigned, and it’s beautiful. What makes Sircuit Skin Cosmeceuticals different from other skincare products? Our product is pure product. So many other products are just a little bit of whatever is good—and then a lot of water, preservatives, and other stuff. And so we formulated a whole different way than what companies do today. It’s superconcentrated; you need just a little bit. The success of our company is simply based on the fact that not only is our look appealing, but the products perform. They go way beyond what people expect from a skincare line. What’s the signature product? There’s not necessarily one specific product we’re known for. The o.m.g. serum is a popular one. Great name. People really respond to our names. But when I did it eight years ago it was very controversial, and I took a lot of flack for it. I knew that what I had inside the bottle was very unique, so I had to position the line in a really unique way.
Sircuit®Skin Cosmeceuticals are are available online at sircuitskin.com
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As Coco Before Chanel reminded us last year, a determined woman can do anything she wants if she only puts her mind to it. But Englandborn designer Paula Thomas doesn’t need reminding. As “strong,” “assertive” and “elegant” as the women who love her edgy, rocker-chic clothes, she’s already lived the dreams of countless young fashion addicts. After a successful career as a model—Thomas’s first fashion memory is of being on the cover of ID magazine in London—she ventured behind the scenes, becoming the creative partner of Julien MacDonald. But she was destined to set out on her own, and after consulting for a number of Milanese fashion houses, she pursued the dream of her own label. In 2006, Paula Thomas for Thomas Wylde—now simply Thomas Wylde—was born. With her line now sold in 183 boutiques around the world, and a diffusion line, menswear, fragrance and eyewear collections in the works, it’s no wonder that Thomas cites as one of her fashion icons a woman who “built a company and a business by herself ”: Coco Chanel. —Shannon L. Bowen ON AND OFF THE PLANE:
What’s in your carry-on? My laptop, my contactlens solution, and my new designs for the upcoming season What’s on your iPod? “Soldier of Love” by Sade Reading material? The Red Riding Quartet by David Peace
Thomas Wylde Bound lycra dress, $875; M-16 barolo leather bag, $1750, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550 -5900
What’s your packing essential for LA? Flip-flops
Where do you...
Stay in LA? Chateau Marmont Shop? Maxfield
Thomas Wylde Bomb lycra dress with snakeskin print, $800, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-5505900
LA FAVORITES
Restaurant: Cora’s Coffee Shoppe in Venice Museum: MOCA Beach: El Matador Neighborhood: Abbott Kinney in Venice Time of year: All year
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Thomas Wylde M-16 barolo leather bag, $1750, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550 -5900
What’s the first thing you do to unwind? When I get home from Paris and see my two French bulldogs, William and Thomas, whom I miss terribly, I pour myself the largest vodka and soda I can possibly muster. How do you look refreshed after a long flight? Don’t drink, moisturize every 30 minutes, and drink loads of water. What do you wish LA had more of that London has? More good theatre What do you wish London had that LA has? Better weather
Thomas Wylde Attack fox-fur jacket, $11,500; M-16 barolo leather bag, $1750, Neiman Marcus, Beverly Hills, 310-550 -5900
Photos: Steve Duncan
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What packing essentials do you recommend for friends visiting LA? It’s more about your attitude than what you physically pack. Make sure to bring a free spirit and good, positive energy!
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