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Style and Fashion IN THE MAGAZINE WORLD, THE SEPTEMBER ISSUE IS THE MOST ANTICIPATED ARRIVAL OF THE YEAR. It’s the unofficial first look at this season’s fashion trends and predictions for the upcoming year. It’s the issue fashionistas can’t wait to get their hands on. So it is with much excitement that we present you with our own localized style and fashion issue.

But lifestyle involves more than just fashion. It's an all-encompassing way of living.

To that end, we also offer some tips for creating a stylish home with fine art, improving your fitness through kickboxing and even a lesson in chic cocktail presentation.

We give you some different looks from Grayse by Kelly and Marie Gray on pages 26-27. Then you can hit the town sporting your new look and check out all the local hot spots like Skyloft in Laguna Beach.

Your personal style is a reflection of your personality, lifestyle and taste. And we’re always looking for ways to put our best foot forward.

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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2019

FEATURES 16 SkyLoft Change Your View!

22 9Round Kickboxing Comes to Town Center Meet Holly Tabrizi

26 Grayse for the Modern Woman A Modern Collection of Specialty Separates Designed to Dress Women with Quality, Luxury and Style

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28 For the Love of Art...

When it Comes to Art, Anything Goes…or Does It?

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DEPARTMENTS 4

Lifestyle Letter

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Hot Spot

22 Now Open 26 Trend Setter 28 Renovate & Refine 32 Culinary Creations 34 Lifestyle Calendar

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GOOD TIMES

Art-E Awards The annual Art-E Awards was recently held at the historic women's club of Laguna Beach. Produced by Dance Discovery Foundation, the Art-E Awards recognizes and celebrates the contribution and accomplishments of leaders, teachers, artists, administrators, institutions and arts advocates with a track record of contributing to the performing arts and the advancement of performing arts education. Art-EAwards.com

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AROUND TOWN interested in being a sponsor for the parade. A variety of sponsorship levels and benefits are available.

CHOC CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL HONORED WITH RESUSCITATION RECOGNITION AWARD CHOC Children’s Hospital has received the Get With The Guidelines-Resuscitation Silver Plus Award for implementing specific quality improvement measures outlined by the American Heart

Laguna Niguel was named among North

Association for the treatment of patients who suf-

America's top 25 "Better City for Pets" certified

fer cardiac arrests in the hospital.

cities. The certified cities work to create a friendly

More than 200,000 adults and children have

environment for pets and a commitment to pet-

an in-hospital cardiac arrest each year. The pro-

friendly programs and policies. Laguna Niguel

gram was developed with the goal to save lives

scored especially well in "homes and parks."

through consistently following the most up-to-date research-based guidelines for treatment.

“It is very exciting to be recognized for our petfriendly programs and policies," Mayor John Mark

CHOC received the award for meeting specific

Jennings says. "Pets enhance not just our physical

measures in treating pediatric in-hospital cardiac

and emotional health, but help build community and

arrest patients. CHOC.org

add to the high quality of life here in Laguna Niguel.“

LAGUNA NIGUEL HOLIDAY PARADE THEME ANNOUNCED The Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade is pleased to announce this year’s theme, “Celebrating 30”.

We are excited to celebrate the 30th Anniversary

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LAGUNA NIGUEL APPOINTS TAMARA LETOURNEAU AS ITS NEW CITY MANAGER On Tuesday, July 16, the City Council of Laguna Niguel named Tamara Letourneau as the city man-

of our city.

The parade will be held on Saturday, Dec. 14 at

ager. This decision concluded a nationwide execu-

10 a.m. on Crown Valley Parkway, between Nueva

tive recruitment search conducted by the city that

Vista Drive and Central Park Drive.

resulted in attracting more than 40 qualified appli-

Entry applications are now being accepted

cants. The city manager implements the policies

through Oct. 10. Applications are available on the

established by the City Council and has full manage-

parade website at LagunaNiguelParade.com.

ment responsibility for all city services and activities.

Past entries include diverse community groups,

“Tamara’s distinguished career having twice

youth and school groups, equestrian units,

served as a city manager and also as a local

car

government consultant, as well as her talent for

clubs,

military

organizations,

marching

bands and athletic teams.

The Laguna Niguel Holiday Parade Committee is currently looking for volunteers to help plan the parade, parade day volunteers and local businesses 12

LAGUNA NIGUEL RECOGNIZED WITH THE 'BETTER CITY FOR PETS' CERTIFICATION

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creating solutions will make her an outstanding city manager for Laguna Niguel," Mayor John Mark Jennings says.

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ROTARY CLUB OF LAGUNA NIGUEL SUPPORTS MILITARY FAMILIES The Rotary Club of Laguna Niguel presented the Laguna Niguel Military Support Committee with a check in the amount of $2,500 at their recent car wash at the Plaza de La Paz Shopping

Center. President

Mark

Montgomery thanked the men and women of the USS Stockdale for their service to our country. The Military Support Committee was established to sustain and enhance the relationship between the City of Laguna Niguel, the USS Stockdale, the First Battalion, Fourth Marine Regiment and the

First

Assault

Helicopter

Battalion, 140th Aviation Regiment.

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HOT SPOT

ARTICLE MIKE GERARD

SkyLoft CHANGE YOUR VIEW!

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ONE

OF

THE

GREATEST

THINGS

ABOUT LIVING IN LAGUNA NIGUEL IS EASY ACCESS TO SUCH A WIDE VARIETY OF TREMENDOUS LIFESTYLE ACTIVITIES. Among the best of these are dining and entertainment.

In

July,

we

featured

Mozambique

Restaurant in Laguna Beach and its amazing rooftop. There is another great rooftop experience worth sharing, however, and it’s presented by Skyloft—Mozambique’s sister restaurant. Skyloft sits on top of the historic Heisler building located at 422 S. Coast Highway.

The

Heisler

building

is

an

iconic

structure in the area. It was built in 1931 and named after its developer, H.G. Heisler, who was an early pioneer in the development of Laguna Beach.

In addition to its notable location, Skyloft is among Laguna Beach’s hottest restaurants.

Featuring a hip and fun atmosphere with full bar service and full menu served on the rooftop, it’s a gathering place for locals and savvy tourists alike. The excellent and unique menu offerings include fantastic smokehouse meats, the freshest seafood and nightly surprise specials in both swank interior or panoramic rooftop dining.

Leading the menu is a succulent smokehouse barbecue selection including beef brisket, chicken, pulled pork shoulder and pork spare ribs. All meats are smoked on-site, and the lineup has Southern, Cajun, barbecue and comfort food influences as CONTINUED >

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well. In addition, Skyloft offers a wide variety of burgers, steaks, sea-

and tequila” day on Tuesdays. Whatever day you choose to visit,

food and other American contemporary dishes.

you’ll find specialty menus with special pricing, hand-crafted cock-

Boasting two full bars, Skyloft is well-known by locals for its

tails and local craft brews.

popular happy hour, late-night happy hour and all-night happy hour

Even Skyloft’s weekend brunch menu is one-of-a-kind, begin-

Mondays beginning at 3 p.m. year-round (even during Monday night

ning at 11 a.m., offering traditional and happy creations for adults

football!). Additionally, Skyloft delivers Laguna’s most popular “tacos

and kids alike.

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On the entertainment front, live bands from a variety of genres perform every Thursday through Sunday. The ambiance is welcoming and extremely fun. The entire package is well worth experiencing.

Skyloft is an interesting, innovative and diverse dining and entertainment experience. The food is both excellent and unique, and the service outstanding. We highly recommend you give it a try.

Skyloft restaurant opens at 11 a.m. daily. It’s located at 422 S. Coast Highway in Laguna Beach. For reservations, call 949.715.1550. SkyloftOC.com I OpenTable.com 20

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LAGUNA NIGUEL

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NOW OPEN MEET HOLLY TABRIZI

9Round Kickboxing Comes to Town Center

ARTICLE MIKE GERARD | PHOTOGRAPHY KAREN REUTER

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WORKING OUT WITH A TRAINER IS AN EFFECTIVE WAY

Being a health enthusiast, I hired a personal trainer again at $78

TO MEET YOUR FITNESS GOALS, BUT IT CAN BE HARD TO

an hour and started training. After a month, I realized I had spent

PLAN SESSIONS AROUND YOUR BUSY SCHEDULE—

about $4,300 and could not afford to keep my personal trainer.

PLUS IT’S EXPENSIVE. Holly Tabrizi offers a solution with her

In 2003, I came across 9Round Fitness. It was an amazing

innovative 9Round Kickboxing business located in Laguna

concept, and I quickly realized that the 9Round model would

Niguel Town Center.

not only solve my problems, but it would help many people like me who have a busy lifestyle.

WHAT IS YOUR BACKGROUND? HOW DID YOU GET INTO KICKBOXING AND PERSONAL FITNESS?

9Round offered a 30-minute full-body workout with no class times—meaning I could walk in anytime and get a knowledgeable

I have a master’s degree in accounting and finance, and I am

personal trainer with no appointments! It sounded too good to be

a CPA. I moved to California back in 2012 and started working

true. I looked into it some more and discovered I could be the first

as an accountant in the corporate world doing audits and taxes

franchise in the Orange County and LA area. I loved the concept of

for multi-million-dollar companies. Even though I enjoyed my

no classes and burning 500 calories in 30 minutes. On top of that, it

work, I knew my passion involved not only mastering finances

came with a nutritional guide complete with meal plans. I decided to

but also helping others to master their body and mind. This gives

introduce this gym to the Orange County/LA area, and I am proud

them control of their total health.

that many owners in the area are either my previous members, or

I believe that positive energy and enthusiasm is very conta-

they have been inspired by me to open a fitness club as well.

gious. Therefore, my dream was always to create a crowd full of energy and enthusiasm so that we could absorb the outside world and make them strong mentally and physically.

I had spent a lot of money on my own personal trainers. But

HOW LONG HAVE YOU LIVED IN ORANGE COUNTY? I’ve lived here since 2012. My first 9Round was established in Costa Mesa, and Laguna Niguel is our second location.

with my super busy work and university class schedule, I struggled to keep my training appointments. As a result, I was forced

WHY IS TOWN CENTER A GREAT SPOT FOR A STUDIO?

to pay penalties for missed appointments and continuously had

Town center is centrally located with a spacious parking lot

to reschedule. I felt my fitness slipping away and knew something

and a wide variety of businesses. It’s a super convenient shop-

needed to change. So, I left my job and started to look for differ-

ping center located on the corner of Crown Valley Parkway

ent business ventures in the fitness field.

and Niguel Road. Easy access and spacious parking are key.

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WHAT KIND OF SERVICES DO YOU OFFER? We offer 30-minute cardio kickboxing. There are no set class times. You can walk in any time and work with a trainer. It’s fast, effective and efficient circuit training. Exercises are changing every single day to target all muscle groups and trainers are always included—as is the nutritional guide with meal plans.

WHO IS YOUR TYPICAL CLIENT? WHAT KIND EXPERIENCES DIFFER FROM PERSON TO PERSON? Our members are men, women and children 10 years of age and older.

Most members have never had routine workouts in their lives. Some have never worked out before at all, and some do a routine workout in other gyms, but they cannot commit to any specific classes. We also have some members who are coming back from an injury or surgery.

Whether you are an experienced kickboxer or a working mom or dad who has a busy lifestyle, we’ve got you covered. Everyone exercises on their own level, and there is no peer pressure.

Since we offer no class times, people love to work out in our gym. They can walk in anytime during our operating hours, seven days a week, and get a killer workout with training on-demand—no need to make any appointments. For beginners, we have a specific first-timer workout, and we make sure we do a health assessment in advance of training. Then, we modify workouts to make sure each student is comfortable. Every member works out at their own pace and ability level. This is a not a group class. You may walk in and see seven people are working out, or you may walk in and see only two people are there in different stations.

Our mission is to make people stronger—both physically and mentally—in 30 minutes!

9Round Laguna Niguel is located at 30100 Town Center Drive, Suite S. For more information, visit 9Round.com or call 949.218.6611.

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TREND SETTER

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RENOVATE & REFINE

FOR THE LOVE OF ART...

WHEN IT COMES TO ART, ANYTHING GOES...OR DOES IT?

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ARTICLE SUZANNE BARBER, ART CONSULTANT

MY FAVORITE THING ABOUT BEING AN ART CONSULTANT IS VISITING MY CLIENTS’ HOMES AND GETTING A REAL FEEL FOR WHAT BEST SUITS THEM. I usually immediately envision different works of art in the spaces they show me. Then I come back with a few options for them to choose from, and viola—a home show is born, and it becomes a beautiful, celebratory and memorable experience! The sense of satisfaction when a new work of art is positioned perfectly is extremely rewarding for me, my artists and my clients.

In choosing art, I have the following simple tips for my most frequently asked questions.

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LO V E I T DO YOU LOVE IT? DOES IT SPEAK TO YOU? THEN GET IT! Choosing or agreeing on artwork can be challenging. Artwork is a reflection of the homeowner’s personality. How does it make you feel? Does it make you feel happy, elated or calm? Would you like to feel that way every time you look at it? If so, then it’s your art. I have clients who toil and research for months over which art to choose, while others walk in the door and say, “I love that and I have to have it.” Both ways work!

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DESIGN IT SHOULD THE ART MATCH MY COUCH, OR SHOULD MY COUCH MATCH MY ART? NEITHER! When a potential client says, "My designer will not let me get that piece," I laugh and say, “Get it anyway.” I actually enjoy working with designers because they know exactly what they want. Again, it goes back to what is the goal or feeling for the room. Nothing freshens up the energy in a home more than new art.

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COMMISSION IT CAN’T FIND THE RIGHT SIZE FOR THE RIGHT PLACE? Commissions are a great solution, and the price is usually comparable to existing pieces of the same size by the same artist. Many of our artists love painting commissions as they are a challenge for them. Start with an existing image and go from there with your art consultant.

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PL ACE IT HOW DO YOU HANG YOUR NEW PAINTING? Have the gallery deliver and professionally install your artwork for you. Hanging artwork at eye-level of the center of the painting is the norm but does not have to be. Some clients prefer one huge bold piece while others choose a collage of artwork.

You have the creative freedom to place your artwork where it will be enjoyed the most. The family room, dining room, kitchen and bedroom are the most prevalent places that artwork is usually placed first. I enjoy moving paintings to different locations around the house to get the right fit.

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VA LU E I T HOW IS ART PRICED, AND HOW CAN YOU DETERMINE THE VALUE OF ART? Allow your art consultant to inform and educate you on the artist. Ask if the artist has a large body of collectors and a reputation of being in high-demand and still highly collected, as well as a history of appreciation in value. Original artwork will have certificates of authenticity that can be used for insurance purposes and in determining ongoing value.

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ART WORK

BY JENNY SIMON Jenny has developed her own unique abstract painting technique using palette knives and her hands to apply multiple layers of oil paint creating a rich quality and texture. Inspired by nature, this self-taught artist uses radiant color to silently speak to the spirit.

ART CONSULTANT: Suzanne Barber, The Signature Gallery GALLERY DIRECTOR: Richard Sills The Signature Gallery is located at 220 Forest Ave. in Laguna Beach. For more information, call 949.376.4244 or visit TheSignatureGallery.com.

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DRESS UP YOUR

CULINARY CREATIONS

THESE BEAUTIFUL BEVERAGES ARE SURE TO TURN HEADS

DRINK BOLD COLORS. Fresh florals. An eye-catching shimmer. The perfect embellishment.

We’re talking cocktails, not the catwalk.

BLUE M ARTINI WITH FLORAL ICE CUBES + 2 ounces Absolut Citron + 1/2 ounce Blue Curaçao

But like fashion, the art of mixology is full of

+ 1/2 ounce lemonade

ways to push the limits with creative twists

+ 1 ounce Sprite

on classic recipes and unique adornments

+ Edible flowers such as rose,

guaranteed to turn heads. There’s no reason

lavender, hibiscus and nasturtiums

your personal style can’t extend to the drink in your hand.

These options are bound to taste as delicious as they look.

Pour Sprite into ice cube trays and add edible flower combinations. Let freeze overnight.

Combine

ARTICLE CATE MARIAN

Absolut

Citron,

Blue

Curaçao, lemonade and ice cubes in martini shaker. Shake and strain into a martini glass.

Allow ice cubes to melt, gradually filling the glass with Sprite and garnishing the drink with beautiful botanicals.

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FIG + THYME S PA R K L I N G LEMONADE + Thyme simple syrup + 1/2 cup sugar + 1/2 cup water + 1 bunch thyme + 2 fresh figs + 3/4 ounce lemon juice + 3/4 ounce thyme syrup + 3/4 ounce Sprite In a small saucepan, simmer sugar, water and thyme leaves over low heat for 5 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Remove from heat and let the thyme infuse into the syrup for at least 10 minutes.

For the cocktail, muddle figs and

PA S S I O N F R U I T FA U X - J I T O

lemon juice in the bottom of a glass.

Add ice, 3/4 of the thyme syrup and Sprite. Stir and garnish with fig and a sprig of thyme.

+ Passion fruit (2 tablespoons) + Mint leaves (6-8 chopped, plus 2-3 small sprigs)

Muddle

passion

fruit,

mint

leaves, sugar and lime juice in bottom of glass.

+ Sugar (2 teaspoons)

Fill with crushed ice.

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Finish with club soda and stir.

Lime (.5 oz, freshly squeezed)

+ Club soda (1 oz)

Garnish with slice of passion fruit, pineapple and mint sprigs.

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SEPTEMBER

LIFESTYLE CALENDAR

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YOUTH COMMITTEE MEETING

PACIFIC SYMPHONY: TCHAIKOVSKY FIREWORKS SPECTACULAR

'ROMANCE OF THE MISSION' BENEFIT GALA

annual joint meetings with the City

Pacific Amphitheatre

Mission San Juan Capistrano presents its

Council and the Parks and Recreation

No summer in SoCal would be complete

"Romance of the Mission" benefit gala on

Commission. Their goal is to cre-

without

annual

Friday, Sept. 20 featuring Grammy Award-

ate a positive working relationship

blockbuster outdoor concert featuring

winning producer and vocalist Steve Tyrell.

with the City Council and other city

Tchaikovsky's thrilling "1812 Overture,"

Carol and Don Dorkowski will be honored

organizations in an attempt to give

as well as the composer’s greatest

for their extensive support and commit-

the teens of Laguna Niguel a strong

hits. This show is complete with live

ment to Mission San Juan Capistrano

voice and presence in the community.

cannons and a brilliant fireworks finale.

preservation efforts. The pre-concert

CityofLagunaNiguel.org

All tickets include OC Fair admission.

reception starts at 6 p.m. followed by the

OCFair.com

concert and dinner. MissionSJC.com

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SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: PANJIVE STEEL DRUM

OHANA MUSIC FESTIVAL 2019

Sea Country Senior and

Ohana is a three-day music festival at

Families get to tour real, working

Community Center

Doheny State Beach. With a diverse

tall ships. They also can experience liv-

Panjive will be performing live in

music lineup, Ohana will donate a por-

ing history encampments, sea chanteys

the Sea Country Courtyard, 1:30-3

tion of proceeds to the San Onofre Parks

concerts and cannon battles at sea.

p.m. Admission is free, and seating

Foundation, a California nonprofit that

Friday evening, the ships sail as a parade

is limited. No reservation is required.

cooperatively works with the California

at sunset. The best view is from the

CityofLagunaNiguel.org

state parks to develop, preserve and

Laguna Niguel City Hall Council Chambers

Youth Committee members attend

6-8 TALL SHIPS FESTIVAL

Ocean Institute, Dana Point

The Ocean Institute on Dana Point hosts the Tall Ships Festival for the 34th year.

OC Fair and Event Center,

Pacific

Symphony's

Mission San Juan Capistrano

Doheny State Beach, Dana Point

breakwater behind the Ocean Institute.

enhance the recreation and experience

TallShipsFestival.com

of California's unique and beautiful coastal parks. OhanaFest.com

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R O C K B E AT S S C I S S O R S .

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