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DIANE JONG 

Diane Jong aspires to see the 

world, and show the world the 

world she sees, using the medium 

of and the mobility made possible 

by photography. She is currently 

based in Los Angeles as a part 

of FWD Studio LA, though 

hopes to soon include other 

cities abroad within her creative 

stomping grounds. 

NINO VIA 

Born and raised in Rome, Italy, 

Nino moved to New York City and 

received a full scholarship to FIT 

(Fashion Institute of Technology). 

Having been an assistant designer 

to Ralph Lauren, Giorgio di 

Sant’Angelo and Ron Shamask, 

Nino brings his knowledge of fabric, 

color, silhouette, texture – all 

the elements of good design – to 

his photography. 

Nino’s Fashion, Lifestyle and 

Celebrity images have appeared 

in Harper’s Bazaar, Hamptons, 

Downtown, Men’s Health, LA 

Fashion Magazine, etc. 

He’s a faculty member of the 

Fashion Design Department 

at FIDM (Fashion Institute of 

Design & Merchandising). 

“Fashion photography Italian 

style – Clean Modern Sexy.” – 

www.ninovia.com 

FLAMINIA FANALE 

Fashion and portrait photographer, 

Flamina Fanale was born 

in Palermo, Italy, reinvented in 

Finland and optically enhanced in 

Los Angeles, where she photographs 

friends, celebrities and anyone willing 

to step in front of the camera. 

JOHN RENUCCI 

John Renucci MD FACS is 

founder and CEO of TURO Skin (a 

professional skin care line for men). 

He is a board certified plastic surgeon 

who specializes in aesthetic surgery. 

He is a partner at Plastic Surgery 

Associates and a board member for 

Premier Skin Care. Dr. Renucci 

is a clinical assistant professor at 

Michigan State University. He is a 

member of the American Society for 

Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) 

and American Society of Plastic 

Surgeons (ASPS), and a fellow of the 

American College of Surgeons (ACS). 

RACHEL JERAFFI 

Born in Bristol, England, grew up 

mostly in Israel, and a few years in 

Virginia, where her father worked 

with NASA. 

Rachel served two years in the 

Israeli Navy, and spent a year 

traveling throughout the U.S and 

Europe before entering photography 

school. It was during her travels that 

she discovered the camera. 

After graduating, she began 

shooting fashion in Tel-Aviv. 

In 1990, she married and moved 

to Los-Angeles. In late 1992, while 

pregnant with her first child, she 

began taking self-portraits of her 

pregnancy and in 1994 she decided to 

offer this service to other women and 

opened her home-studio in Encino. 

Rachel made a name for herself 

as a maternity photographer, and 

her work was featured in the SAG 

Awards retreat room, LA Times, 

N.Y Times, British ‘Sun’, Pregnancy 

Magazine, TLC, and NBC among 

others. Her client list includes 

celebrities from the entertainment, 

music and sports worlds. 

In late 2011 Rachel decided to go back 

to fashion work, where she has 

been working since on building her 

portfolio and getting her work out there. 

www.jeraffi.com 

CATHERINE ASANOV 

Catherine Asanov is an 

established fashion, commercial, 

advertising and celebrity 

photographer based in Los Angeles 

and NYC. Her first photograph was 

on an 8×10 film camera at the age 

of 16. She instantly fell in love with 

the magical process of the darkroom 

and continued to explore every angle 

of photography. After majoring in 

photography at Savannah College 

of Art and Design and graduating 

Valedictorian of her class, she 

passionately launched her career. 

Soon after making the move to LA, 

she became published in major 

magazines and had the opportunity 

to work with clients such as Charles 

David, Sunglass Hut, Sony Music/ 

RCA Records, Creative Recreation, 

and Penny Loves Kenny, just to name 

a few. She has also been featured 

in an exhibition alongside one of 

her most influential photographers, 

Richard Avedon. 

Catherine is one of the most 

sought-after photographers due to 

her creativity, her vision for design, 

the high-level of her work, and her 

attention to client needs. 

www.catherineasanov.com 

MARTA ELENA 

Marta elena was born and raised in a remote area of 

Venezuela until the age of 20. After coming to the United 

States for awhile she then went to Europe where she was 

based in Paris as a model for almost 10 years. 

She then returned to the US where she began , with the 

exception of a few classes , teaching herself photography. 

At the moment she lives in Los Angeles with her dog Oliver... 

MORGANNE PICARD 

Morganne Picard’s singing and modeling career 

skyrocketed in Paris in her early teens, while attending 

metaphysics classes with La Sorbonne University’s 

professors. She was signed by Warner Brother’s 

International, and her ravishing looks and vocal talent 

catapulted her to the limelight at the famous Parisian 

nightclubs Chez Castel and Les Bains Douches. She grace 

d runways and fashion magazines around the world. In 

Manhattan, Morganne honed her Jazz career at worldrenowned 

venues as The Blue Note and Nell’s, before 

relocating to Los Angeles, and transporting her European 

flare. She brings her love of the stars in the sky, to our 

astro fashion forecast. 

morganne.com 


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LETTEREDITOR 

from the 

photo by john skalicky 

Jeffrey Scott puts the final 

touch on model Bryce Draper 

as photographer Zeke Ruelas 

watches on. 

making a makhazin 

RANDY DUNBAR 

A 

magazine is a process. It starts with an idea and 

reaches out to others to join in the process—because 

no magazine is done alone. There is the writing, the 

photography, and the design: the three essentials ingredients that 

go into making the stew we call a publication. 

The word “magazine” is derived from the Arabic word 

“makhazin” or “storehouse,” and was generally thought to mean a 

collection of loosely-related stuff all bundled together in one big, 

beautiful package. 

A story often begins with a notion, a drawing on a sheet of 

paper, an inspiration (frequently from other magazines!) and a 

collaboration begins between a team of people. 

We borrow heavily from friends, mostly photographers who 

give gracefully their time and talents to an endeavor. We cajole 

companies, writers, parking lot attendants to help create what can 

only, in the end, be called a vision. 

This issue is visionary, picking from some of the most talented 

individuals that LA has to offer. Young fashion designers on their 

way up, to masterful imagery by, yes, visionaries. This issue holds 

the promise of the future.

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Maz Durbin 

Founder of the LA-based style and fashion website, Sassenfras, 

talks about her “signature” style 

Can you tell me a bit about the history of Sassenfras? 

Sassenfras was born in April of 2012, in a period of professional 

malaise. I was a bit lost, burnt out mentally and just unsure of what 

my next move was going to be. It started as an Australian-based 

blog with only a handful of readers. Within three months, I saw I 

was getting more California-based readers than homegrown ones. 

By October of 2012 I was on a plane to LA, meeting with potential 

PR firms to find one that could help me grow in the USA. 

With a PR firm in place, the site has grown beyond my original 

expectations with a healthy and ever-creasing readership, almost 

16,000 fans on Facebook, and a raft of interviews and features with 

various LA designers 

under its belt. 

Where does the 

name Sassenfras 

come from? 

I’d love to be able to 

tell you it has a deep 

significance, but truth 

be told I was sitting in 

my favorite armchair, 

my mind a bit of a 

blank when I sounded 

it out in my head. I 

jumped on Google 

straightaway to make 

sure I hadn’t heard 

it somewhere else. I 

couldn’t find any reference 

to it anywhere, 

and it felt so perfect. It sounded sassy, feminine, and most importantly, 

it was memorable. 

Have you always been interested in the concept of a 

signature style? 

I have. The men and women I consider to be style icons all have a 

“signature”. For example, Isabella Blow’s signature was an extraordinary 

hat (usually designed by her friend and collaborator, Philip 

Treacy), Debbie Harry’s is her platinum blonde hair, and with Anna 

Wintour, it’s her hair/sunglasses and elegant ladylike attire. 

What does having a signature style mean to you? 

A signature style is a means of specifically expressing who you are 

as an individual. If you regularly update your look with trends, then 

you’re expressing a general love for fashion and that is perfectly 

fine. A signature style is powerful, because it’s expressing your loves, 

passions, and interests. It becomes your own unique identifier. 

It’s important because when your personality and your style are 

aligned, it creates a powerful confidence. A signature style says to 

the world that you know who you are and are not afraid to express 

it on your own terms. 

How did you move from graphic design to the creation 

of Sassenfras? 

Fashion and graphic design are both visual languages so it seemed a 

natural progression. The idea of creating a blog or a website wasn’t 

daunting because I’d already 

done those. The 

creation of captivating 

images using type, 

color, and photography 

is what I love to do. 

Combining that love 

with an almost lifelong 

investment in reading 

and learning about 

fashion made sense to 

me. 

What are your 

future goals for 

Sassenfras? 

I want Sassenfras to be 

the go-to website for 

women who are ready 

to become style icons 

in their own right. I want the website to be a place of inspiration, 

where individual women of all ages, sizes, shapes, and ethnicities 

are valued and celebrated for their style. I think what we all want 

in life is to be remembered and valued for who we are. I want 

Sassenfras to be a place where lovers of style can come to find 

those pieces that will make them burst with confidence. Our style 

is just one way to become what I think all of us most wish to be: 

extraordinary. 

Photo by Ellie Luna styled by Tiana Freeman for Freeman x Bell 

Do you feel that Los Angeles has a special kind of 

style or is influential for you? 

Absolutely! It’s not that LA produces one particular kind of style, 

it’s that it is the ultimate style melting pot. From Los Feliz to 

Downtown you will see wonderfully diverse and confident self-expression 

from men and women alike. 

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sealed a deal with Barbara Corcoran, and have since appeared on The Chew, 

Katie Couric, and Good Morning America. After such debuts, the company was 

named Best Food Truck in LA for 2012 and 2013. Since then local foodies have been lining 

up for their signature cult classic, The Lobster Roll. This buttery treat cannot only be found 

on the truck but now on your very own door step. CML started an E-commerce business 

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“I understand how it 

is to shop with a little 

one—it’s nearly impossible,” 

said Michelle 

Helseth, owner of the 

recently opened Native 

Boutique in Eagle Rock. 

She wanted her store to 

be Mom and Kid friendly, 

making sure there’s a play area with snacks for 

children. Soon, a TV will be installed for kids to 

watch their favorite cartoons. 

The aesthetics of the store was inspired by the 

Baz Luhrmann movie The Great Gatsby. She 

wanted women to feel warm, comfortable and 

cozy while shopping. She’s aware that a woman’s 

body changes after she gives birth, and wanted to 

offer clothes to honor that change. 

“We can be mothers, but still be women who 

can be attractive,” she said. 

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Over the last decade, the gentrification of Downtown 

Los Angeles has led to a cultural renaissance, making 

it an epicenter for restaurants, nightlife, shopping, and 

ultra-lux, high-rise apartment homes. Situated just blocks from 

Staples Center and L.A. Live, in the trendy South Park neighborhood, 

is Vertigo Salon. 

This full-service, luxury salon and spa boasts a talented roster 

of beauty professionals that includes hairstylists, manicurist/ 

pedicurists, makeup artists, massage therapists, licensed estheticians, 

and air-brush tanning experts. Located in the penthouse of 

the historic Standard Oil Building, this 5,000 sq. ft. space blends 

old Hollywood glamour with simple, modern elegance. The salon 

features sleek concrete floors, plush white couches, beveled 

glass mirrors, and black crystal chandeliers throughout. One look 

at the space and you might think you’ve just stepped into a chic 

Beverly Hills celebrity hangout, instead of an urban, concrete 

office building in the heart of Downtown LA. 

What once served as regional headquarters for John D. 

Rockefeller’s legendary company, now houses renowned brands 

such as Keratase, KMS California, and Murad Skin Care. The 

space lends itself not only to beauty services, but to hosting 

events as well; most recently the FIDM MODE Magazine 

launch party. 

The juxtaposition of the early 20th Century metropolitan 

office space and the sleek design of a modern beauty salon encapsulate 

the continued reformation of Downtown LA. 

Vertigo Salon is open six days a week at 605 W. Olympic 

Boulevard. For more information, visit vertigosalonla.com. 

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MULE POWER 

A strange name, a sordid history, 

made popular by Hollywood starlets, 

the mule promises to be “the” fashion 

shoe this spring 

Let’s get this out of the way: mules were often associated 

with prostitutes, then again, this was in the 18th century 

and we’ve come a long way, baby. 

It wasn’t until the 1950’s when a young actress 

named Marilyn Monroe made the 

mule popular, as did a host of other 

actresses like Jane Russell and 

Jayne Mansfield. 

Mules became to be known as clogs in the 60s and 

the popularity of this shoe was susbstantial in both culture 

and sales. 

Open or closed toe, high or low heel, chunky or thin, 

the venerable mule always makes a statement. 

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Two Toned Mule 

Nina Ricci Mules 

Alexander Wang 

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LA DESIGNERS 

Bex Taylor Klaus is far from your typical upand-coming 

actress. She quickly developed a 

cult fanbase after viewers were str uck by her 

gender-bending character, Bullet, on Netflix’s 

revived season of AMC’s The Killing. Catch 

her on the upcoming season of Arrow, as 

streetwise DC sidekick, “Sin.” 

master class 

Former FIDM student, Alejandro Ortega takes on the 

fashion world...in his own way 

BY SARA BERKES 

Q Describe what you do in one 

sentence. 

I do moral ambiguity on a professional scale. 

Q Where are you from? 

Atlanta, GA 

Q Where are you going? 

Chasing the shadows. 

Q What drives you there? 

To be an actor is to visit the dark places others 

strive to stay away from. I want to visit those 

dark places. I always find the most interesting 

spots of light there. 

Q If you were to explain your belief 

or theory of life to a 5 year old, 

what would you say? 

Even when life sucks, there is magic 

everywhere. You just have to remember to look 

up. 

Q What’s your guilty pleasure? What 

form does it take? (ex: Baking, 

reading teenage thriller novels, etc) 

I have this theory that if you feel any guilt, 

it’s not a true pleasure. That being said, I do 

have a deep love for Disney princesses and 

honestly cannot get enough of the old cartoon 

movies! 

Former FIDM student Alejandro Ortega 

loves fashion. Growing up in Morelia, 

Mexico, Alejandro’s mother was a tailor, 

fashion designer, and founder of a fashion 

institute, and it was at twelve years old, after seeing 

his mother’s first fashion show, that Alejandro realized 

fashion was his calling. 

Inspired by fashion greats such as Cristobal 

Balenciaga, Yves Saint Laurent, and Christian Dior, 

whom he describes as “innovators, creators, and masters 

in the world of fashion,” Alejandro sees being 

a fashion designer as “like being an actor. I can be 

anyone when it comes to creating fashion. You are 

always casting for new roles.” 

Graduating from FIDM’s Fashion Design program 

PHOTOGRAPHED in 2011, Alejandro BYreceived a full scholarship 

KELLY WEBB 

to present his Debut show in 2012. His show was 

such a success that he was offered a second full 

scholarship to study haute couture at the prestigious 

Koefia Institute in Rome. Along with studying 

fashion in school, Alejandro has had plenty of 

hands-on work in the industry. As associate designer 

at Bocanegra, Alejandro had the opportunity to dress 

celebrities such as Eva Longoria, Reese Witherspoon, 

and Mila Kunis. He has also worked for Louis 

Verdad, David Salom, Akiko, Kevin Hall, Elisabetta 

Rogiani, and French-American company, Jomsy Inc. 

As for where he gets his own design inspiration, 

Alejandro notes that it can come “from anything, 

whatever catches my attention. It can be on the 

street, at a restaurant, while driving… anything with 

color, shape, and texture. But it has to be unique,” 

he says. “I am not a classic guy, I always like to be 

different.” 

Like the fashion greats that have come before 

him, Alejandro has big dreams for his future in the 

industry. “They had a dream, and now their houses 

have transformed into empires. I would like to be 

the next one, I would like to have my own empire… 

and I will!” 

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LA DESIGNERS 

dance into fashion 

Ballroom champion Suzanne Sapperstein, sashays her 

way from parquet to the runway with Essera.88 

PHOTOGRAPHED BY MATTHEW MITCHELL 

STYLED BY TALIA M C ILWAIN 

LINUS PETTERSSON RETOUCHING 

In 2008, Swedish born Suzanne Saperstein put on her first pair of ballroom dance shoes 

and set her goal to become nothing less than the world champion of Latin ProAm. Upon 

discovering that the best dance coach in the world, Norwegian born Espen Salberg, had 

retired to Bali, and only still coached a few select champions in the world, Suzanne packed 

up her things and then Russian dance partner and flew across the 

world. Suzanne’s enthusiasm to practice and perfect her routine under 

the tutelage of such a legendary coach left her feeling more driven 

than ever. 

Besides being a world-class dance coach, Espen also worked as a 

fashion designer, drawing his inspiration from his time in the professional 

dance world. A short time after arriving in Bali, Suzanne attended 

Espen’s black tie birthday, and Espen generously offered one of his 

gowns to Suzanne for the evening. As fate would have it, the Scandinavian 

due would go on to produce women’s evening wear line, Essera88, 

and a world champion trophy only eighteen months later. 

Soon after, another twist of fate fortuitously brought Suzanne, 

who was wearing one of Espen’s designs, face to face with Marigay 

McKee, CMO at Harrods Department Store in London. As Suzanne 

had become a fixture in the world of couture, Marigay was keen to 

know which designer she was wearing. Although Marigay had not 

come across Espen’s line before, she was drawn to Suzanne’s passion for 

the talented designer and saw an opportunity to challenge the duo to 

put together an exclusive collection for Harrods. Espen and Suzanne 

jumped at the exciting opportunity and together they overcame the 

fifteen-hour time difference with sleepless nights and endless phone 

Suzanne Saperstein 

conversations. Espen explains, “We wanted to appeal to modern women 

that work, travel, and do not want to spend a fortune on a dress but still look and feel great.” 

All of the designs are unique in their beauty, yet also in that they do not wrinkle and are 

machine washable. Suzanne clarifies, “You can throw them in your bag going to work, and 

take them out when happy hour or dinner time comes around and still look amazing.” 

Both Espen and Suzanne agree that Essera88 is about making today’s lifestyle easier for


women. Suzanne remarks, “Who carries an iron around any longer or wants to 

spend a lot of money and time on dry cleaning? I think women should be able 

to let loose, enjoy themselves, go out for a night of dancing and if someone spills 

a drink on you, who cares? Just drop the dress in the sink and the next morning 

after icing your feet and nursing that hangover, the dress will be as good as new. 

Trust me…it works!” 

Essera88 was formed from a shared passion and embodies the spirit of the 

new generation of women. No matter if you are a single working gal, or married 

with kids, you can slip into one of these spectacular dresses and embrace your 

femininity, beauty, and enjoy what makes you the strong woman that you are. 

For more information on Suzanne Saperstein visit essera.com 

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LA PHOTOGRAPHY 

b y randy dunba r 

Welcome to the world of Franz 

Szony. Born in Reno, Nevada 

and currently living in Los 

Angeles, Franz Szony’s work 

takes us on visual adventure into 

the world of the subconscious, 

where fashion meets Freud in 

a phantasmagorial world of 

images. Complicated vignettes 

that require hours of production 

and even more hours of 

computer manipulation, each 

image tells a story that we are 

invited to decipher. 

We sat down with Franz 

to get a better idea about his 

process, work and his upcoming 

gallery show in Palm Springs 

later this month. 

Image to the right: Self-portrait of Franz Szony 

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“Art is a zeitgeist that cannot be touched. 

It can be expressed in never-ending ways but 

the core of “art” is subjective indefinitely.” 

Lets start with your name, it’s so European, 

yet you’re from Reno? How did your parents 

come to give you the name Franz? 

Yes, very Euro, its Czech and German. My fathers side of the 

family wanted to name me “Fido” but fortunately my mom 

vetoed that and named me Franz. My grandfathers name is 

Francois, my fathers name is Ferenc…do you see a trend here? 

In the process of creating your images, how 

much is created after the photo is taken? 

I try to set-up as much as I can prior, so the the scene is 

“photo ready” …most people don’t actually realize that my 

photographs are completely physical. I’ve often heard people 

think they are stock photographs or fully composited, but 

in reality I build the set completely and photograph each 

character in the scene separately. That being said, I focus on 

color alteration and tinting after the photograph is completed, 

and a few other magic touches. 

When you look for inspiration, where do you 

usually go? 

I’m mostly inspired from worlds that no longer exists / 

times past. Im inspired from illustrations, children’s stories, 

mythology, and theatrical characters. I love traveling, I could 

sit at a cafe and people watch all day. Although I always feel 

enlightened when staring at a beautiful sunset or enjoying 

a haunting thunderstorm… I’m most inspired sitting in a 

library with a stack of beautiful old books. Pierre et Gilles, 

Joel Peter Witkin, Marc Davis, Alastair and Harry Clarke and 

George Melies are all brilliant artists who greatly inspire me. 

You have worked with Furne One, any other 

designers who you have worked with? 

I’ve done a lot of work with Furne because we share the 

same love and aesthetic of drama, silhouette and theatricality. 

The universe definitely aligned the two of us. I have 

photographed Michael Cinco’s work for an editorial, which 

is also magnificent. I would like to expand my connection 

with other designers. I would greatly love to photograph 

the works of the great “GGMM” I like to call it. (Gaultier, 

Galliano, Mugler and McQueen). 

What is the soundtrack you listen to while 

working? 

I mostly listen to orchestral music while I work, even during 

the photoshoots this is what I play. It sets the tone for the 

models and really puts people into character. Heavy beats 

are great for bringing out the fierceness in a model, but 

Tchaikovsky and Les Baxter help a model bring out the 

emotion and character of a model. When I work on the 

photo in post, I listen to a lot of Thomas Newman, John 

Debney, Alan Silvestri. Enigma and Goldfrapp or also quite 

lush and cinematic. 

Is your work about art, fashion, the subconscious, 

all of the above? 

I like to create work as a theatrical exploration of all of 

the above, somewhat. I’m not sure if my work is “about 

art” because art is a zeitgeist that cannot be touched. It 

can be expressed in never-ending ways but the core of 

“art” is subjective indefinitely. Although I express fashion 

in my images, I also never want to make work that follows 

a trend or can be pinpointed to any specific time or place. 

Transcendentalism is something I embody in my work, it 

forces the viewer to think at a higher level when something 

cannot be easily understood or identified. I love to celebrate 

androgyny for the same reasons. I think when these 

philosophies are applied, it inherently takes the viewer into a 

“sub-conscious” state of mind. Much like that of dreaming, 

the joy is to find the space in-between your thoughts. 

The exhibit in Palm Springs has a theme, a 

subject? 

The exhibit in Palm Springs will be a continuation of my 

show Hapenis, which I’ve shown at the Project One Gallery 

in San Francisco and here in Los Angeles at the PopTart 

Gallery. Each piece of my work takes roughly 3-4 months to 

create, so as of now my gallery shows are a continuation of 

the next with pieces added as I progress. The show reception 

will be the evening of Thursday February 20th and will run 

for four weeks. 

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Q Describe what you do in one 

sentence. 

I shine light on others aiming to inspire, uplift and 

create humor through art forms of being a TV host 

personality and actress. 

Q How would you describe your 

fashion style? 

You caught me at the perfect time. I’m actually 

defining my personal style right now. As a kid, 

I got hand me downs from my big brother and 

it usually looked like boys cargo pants. Now 

I’m entering a new phase of life where I love a 

comfortable, classy, beachy style. 

But frankly, in my perfect world, I would never 

want to wear the same outfit twice. I am always on 

the lookout for new trends and designers because 

I am so attracted to what is fresh and unique. My 

style comes down to expressing what I am feeling 

moment by moment and, like many women, that 

is changing constantly! 

Q Favorite designers? 

What’s been catching my eye on the runway lately 

is Sachika Twins, YOZE, Altaf Maneshia, and 

Alexander McQueen. My attitude is open and 

soulful right now where I see beauty all around me. 

The designers that catch my attention usually touch 

me with a positive, bright, and subtly sexy energy. 

Q What’s your superpower or what’s 

your spirit animal? 

My superpower is the ability to see real visions. 

I’ll see a vision in my mind’s eye and often it 

will be manifested. It takes a lot of concentration 

and discipline to get connected to my higher 

consciousness, but it’s worth it when I do tap into 

it. The results, well that’s a longer interview to be 

shared in a more intimate time setting. I’ve got 

stories. My favorite moments are when I’ll get 

receive a vision for someone else and it blesses them 

in a special way. 

My spirit animal is the enchanted unicorn, flying, 

jubilant and vibrant. 

PHOTOGRAPHED BY 

CSABA FIKKER 

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Spring brings out the best in us. 

It’s a different light and we move 

easily in its glow. 

It’s a time of color, change and a cleaning of the 

closet. Here are some examples of spring as it 

can only be in LA...

well 

ramed 

retro frames add a bit 

of class to the glass 

PHOTOGRAPHY BY Catherine Asanov 

MAKEUP : HEIDDIS ROS REYNISDOTTIR 

HAIR: CANTRELL MITCHELL 

NAIL ARTIST: ELISA WISHAN 

WARDROBE STYLIST: AYANNA JAMES 

MODELS: SVIETLANA, CONSTANCE + SARAH @ 

ENVY 

ALL FRAMES COURTESY OF CATEYE SPECTACLES 

www.cateyespectacles.com 

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Pierre Cardin 

70’s vintage suns 

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‘Style is a way to say who you are without 

having to speak.’ 

—RACHEL ZOE 

stylish 

A PORTFOLIO OF PEOPLE 

photographed by flaminia fanale 

Sure, you can have Paris, New York and London, 

but Los Angeles continues to draw some of the most 

interesting people on the planet. 

People with style, flair, flamboyance and panache. 

The selection here is random, and covers a variety 

of ages and careers. 

These people all call LA home and we let their style speak 

for themselves. 

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leopold nunan 

PERFORMANCE ARTIST 

SINGER 

CEO OF FASHIONOFBRAZIL.COM 

Originally from 

Copacabana, Rio de Janiero, Brazil 

Favorite articles of clothing 

Shoes 

Your style is a combination of… 

I go through phases, I’ve been 

a little obsessed with the LA urban 

trend lately but I am sure that 

Carnaval is my major inspiration. 

ton aguilar 

FASHION STYLIST

tony frere 

MANAGING PARTNER, 

CHIEF CREATIVE OFFICER, 

ELEVATION 29 GROUP 


Livingston, Montana 

PHOTOGRAPHED BY MATTHEW MITCHELL 

STYLED BY BRUNO LIMA 

HAIR+MAKE UP BY GABRIEL VALDEZ 

DIGITAL POST ALEJANDRO CHAPA 


Sunglasses and a white robe 


Feeling, connectivity, 

jazz and sensuality 

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sabrina petrini 

LEADS SINGER IN ROCK BAND 

KINGQUEEN 


Sweden 


My leather jacket, it always works 

and my DJ Ashba ring 


Clean rock ‘n’ roll and street swag

max smith 

COSTUME/FASHION/LIFESTYLE STYLING 

& DESIGN 


Los Angeles 


generally a hat but ofttimes a 

scarf 


Hobo/Chic 

michel berandi 

DESIGNER/MUSICIAN 


Paris, France 


My14K/Diamond skull 

engagement ring, naked 


Medieval fanaticism, political 

pornography, and psycho-sexual 

terrorism 

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Pink fur jacket by FAUBOURG DU TEMPLE 

Cream satin shirt by CHAGOURY COUTURE 

White/gold pants by CHAGOURY COUTURE 

Gold ring by LIA SOPHIA 

s. scott conner M-L.M.T. 

UN-EMPLOYED LATE NIGHT TALK SHOW 

HOST AS WELL AS, THE CREATOR & 

DESIGNER OF STERLING-SCOTT TIES, AT 

WWW.STERLING-SCOTT.COM 


616, 918, 713, and the 5O5 BABY... 

And now I’m swingin’ in the 424!!! 


Other than each new STERLING- 

SCOTT Tie... I would have to go 

with my 13ft long, multi-colored 

scarf that was hand knitted, just 

for me out of LOVE, and yarn 

made from 100% recycled plastic 

bottles! 


Eclectic Kool, shaken with a 

mixed palette of vintage finds 

and tailored shirts, then stirred 

with a confident shoulders back 

posture that makes whatever one 

is wearing look ten times better, 

and topped off with a dash of an 

unexpected colored accessory 

(such as a STERLING-SCOTT 

pocket Sq, or opposing colored 

socks) that when dialed in.... 

makes it all POP! 


flaminia fanale 

PHOTOGRAPHER 


Palermo, Italy 

Favorite article of clothing 

Leather jackets and silver rings 

Your style is 

Eclectic with strong 80’s punk 

influences 

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girl funk 

STYLIST • JEWELRY DESIGNER 


Bakersfield, CA 


Anything from Jeffrey Campbell 


Retro, futuristic girl who lives in every decade 


sean jackson 

MUSICIAN 


Ohio 


Brown leather boots 


I pull ideas from music, 

skateboarding, and other people. 

I grew up in a place where it was 

pretty cold. So I’m always looking 

for clothes that are durable and 

functional, but still polished. 

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Are you up in Canada? 

Yes, I’m going to Canada on the 29th of this month. I’m going to 

shoot a movie, tentatively called “13 Steps” but they’re still working 

on the name of the movie. The producer and director is Ivan 

Godoy and there’s another lead character that plays Cairo, which 

is one of those gangster cartel people. He kills my family and his 

name is Tero who is played by Raoul Trujillo. He’s been in Apocalypto 

and Riddick. It’s exciting to work with new people. 

Let’s start with the beginning, you were born where? 

I was born in Queens, New York. 

But you grew up… 

We moved to Los Angeles when I was like 15. 

I moved to Miami at 21. 

What drew you to Miami? 

Yes. I was working with a Latin Grammy winning producer there 

but that was just not working out so well and I had an opportunity 

to come to New York and I did. 

ton aguilar 

FASHION STYLIST, ARTIST 


Born and raised in Los Angeles 


Anything I can drape on myself 

and get out the door. 

You’re also a singger/musician… which came first, the music or the 

acting? 

Since I was seven years old, I saw six or seven, I can’t remember 

— I saw The Bodyguard in Spanish in the Dominican Republic. I 

was also raised in the DR from 6 to 15 years old, and I went to an 

American school there, where I saw The Bodyguard and I was so in love 

with Whitney Houston, I told my mom I wanted to be a singer and an 

actress. When my mom heard me sing, she put me in classes and said 

“We’re moving to Hollywood, baby.” 

Your mother was very supportive? 

Yeah, and I have to say I was raised by five wonderful women. My 

mother was 15 when she had me, so she had her sisters raise me with 

her, as well as a very good friend of the family, Diana Martin, who 

lives in New York. They’re Italian-American, and they sent me every 

summer to New York with them, so I was raised with them, and I was 

a part of the family. They’re like my aunt and uncle, but they’re not 

blood-related. 

Your style is 

My style is derived from influences 

around me and what I like — be it 

art, culture, music or even an old 

piece of cloth, I find everything to 

be inspiring and i’m sure I can find 

some style in it or a way to wear it. 

How long have you been on Orange is the New Black? 

I was in the first season, and I’m still moving forward. 

Do people recognize you? Has it changed your life dramatically? 

Yes, it has. I didn’t think it would, but I take the train in New 

York, and people are like, “Can I take a picture of you?” It’s crazy. 


A DAY OF 

SHINE ON 

Shelley Caudill Onyx 

Leather Tank; Gucci 

Leather Pump; Moods of 

Norway Petra Ocean Coat; 

Detroit Trash Monogram 

Necklace (3) , F+Jolie Chain 

Clutch; Fifteen-Twenty 

Sequin Short; Milk the Goat 

Stars Align Ring, (Model 

right in Love.Nail.Tree 

Cigarettes Long Sleeve Tee) 

Photography: Diane Jong 

Makeup: Robert Bryan 

Hair: Jao Correia 

Styling: Ashley Church 

Model: Mikayla @ Hollywood Model Management 

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Jacket and Crop Pants: Francisco Flores 

Bag: Diane Gail 

Head Chain: Stylist’s own 

Bangles: H&M 

Shoes: Michael Antonio 

SHEER DELIGHT 

Sachika Lace Long Sleeve Blouse; 

Jakimac Harness. 


Jacket and Crop Pants: 

Francisco Flores 

Bag: Diane Gail 

Head Chain: Stylist’s 

own 

Bangles: H&M 

Shoes: Michael Antonio 

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Crop pants with Vest and Silk 

Pink Shirt: Eric Garcia 

Earrings: Vintage Chanel 

Shoes: Anne Michelle 

Rings: H&M 

MEN’S CLUB 

Tosh (LT) in Café Bleu 

Button Down, Move Hat , 

H&M Tie, Tallia Imported 3 

Piece Suit with Ascot; 

Jerreth (Cntr) in Sand 

Paisley Button Down, 

Angelico Blazer; Hugo Boss 

Trouser; Luis (RT) Moods of 

Norway 2 Piece Suit; Klein 

Epstein and Parker Blue 

Button Down; Hugo Boss 

Tie, Mezlan Belt. 

Available at 

Genltemna’s Closet. 


Denim Pants and Jacket and Crop Top: 

Jung Eun Lee 

Belt: Topshop 

Watch: Nordstrom 

Bangle: H&M 

Earrings: Charlotte Russe 

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Jumpsuit: David Wang 

Shoes: Anne Michelle 

Ring & Bracelet: H&M 

Earrings: Claire 

Shoulder chain: Topshop 

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Skirt with Long Vest and 

Top: Ji Yeon Lee 

Rings & Earrings: H&M 


In a 

Painterly 

Style 

Frida Kahlo’s bright colors, folk skirts and peasant 

tops are a perfect match for Southern California 

PHOTOGRAPHED BY RACHEL JERAFFI 

STYLED BY JESSE J COLLECTIONS 

HAIR BY DAVID HARRINGTON 

MAKE-UP BY JOANNE ADOLFO 

ASSISTANT STYLIST: SHEREE MASON 

SET DESIGN BY RACHEL JERAFFI 

RETOUCHING BY LUCIA ARIN PINTOS 

MODEL: MONIQUE H/OTTO 

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Casual 

Fridays 

Tosh (LT) DSQUARED 

Jacket, Duffie Pant, Klein 

Epstein and Parker Button 

Down, Bacco Bucci Boot; 

Jerreth (RT) Hugo Boss Jacket, 

Klein Epstein and Parker 

Button Down, Duffie Pant, 

Mezlan Shoes. 

Blouse: Yona Baraschi 

Skirt - Pheenix 

Shoes - Love Culture 


Bra by La Perla, 

available at laperla.com, 

lace beaded collar by 

Dar Sara, vintage pearl 

headband, stylist own. 

Body Suit - VS 

Jacket - Pheenix 

Shoes - Chinese Laundry 

Jewelry - Foreign Exchange; 

Monet

efinement 

Five Sultry Looks for Special Occasions 

Jacket - Hazel 

Jewelry - Betsy Johnson

Lace bodysuit and head 

piece by Dar Sara, 

darsara.com 

Diamond stud earrings 

Geary’s of Beverly Hills, 

gearys.com.

Black dress vintage Alexander 

McQueen, available at PRB 

studio, PRBPR.com, gold earrings 

& necklace stylist own. 

Blouse - Jesse J Collections 

Pants - Joie 

Shoes - Unlisted 

Jewelry - Troy’s

Dress - Gold Hawk 

Shoes - Vintage 

Jewelry – Vintage 

Lace jumpsuit by Dar Sara, darsara.com, rose earrings and 

necklace by Kuumba, kuumbajewelry.com, pearl & star ring 

stylist own.

Pearl bra & lace 

bolero, available 

at PRB Studio, 

PRBPR.com, 

vintage cuff, stylist 

own. Gold hoop 

by Kuumba, 

kuumbajewelry.com. 

Dress - Gold Hawk 

Jewelry – Vintage

LESS IS MORE 

PHOTOGRAPHY — MATTHEW MITCHELL 

MODEL RYAN RUNYEON — WILHELMINA 

GROOMING — FELIX BUSTAMANTE 

STYLING—NATHAN UNCE 

POST PRODUCTION — ALEJANDRO CHAPA 

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ZIGZAG SWEATER BY VERSACE, 

SWIMWEAR BY GUCCI, SILVER AND 

LEATHER RING BY LUCY WOLVERT 


SHIRT BY JEAN PAUL GAULTIER 

SLEEVELESS GRAY SWEATER BY ANTHONY FRANCO 

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BLACK JACKET WITH STUDDED 

SHOULDERS- ANTHONY FRANCO, 

SHIRT- DONNA KARAN, PANTS- 

ANTHONY FRANCO, BELT- MARC BY 

MARC JACOBS, BOWTIE TOM FORD 


MENS SUIT BY ANTHONY FRANCO, 

SHIRT PRADA

BLACK WOOL COAT BY DOLCE & GABBANA, 

SHREDDED T-SHIRT BY JAMES PERSE, HOUND- 

STOOTH LEGGINGS BY H AND M, RED HIGH TOPS 

BY AIR JORDAN, BELT MARC BY MARC JACOBS, 

SILVER CHAIN BY LUCY WOLVERT

SHIRT ESTIVAN RAMOS, FRINGE 

COVER BY JACKIMAC, SILVER 

CUFF LUCY WOLVERT, STUDDED 

CUFF BY CRYOFLESH, 

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COAT BY LANVIN, 

GLASSES TOMFORD 


Hiding in Plain Sight 

fashion can be found in the oddest of places 

PHOTOGRAPHY: RACHEL JERAFFI/JERAFFI.COM 

MODELS: SIMHA/ WILHELMINA 

MONIQUE VICTORIA/OTTO 

MAKEUP:CASSIE LYONS FOR MAKEUP FOREVER 

HAIR: GLENDA LEMUS 

STYLING: JESSE J COLLECTIONS 

ASSISTANT STYLIST: SHEREE MASON 

RETOUCHING: LUCIA ARIN PINTOS 

SET DESIGN: RACHEL JERAFFI 

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Coat:vintage 

Gloves: Vintage 


Dress: Mike Vensel. 

Jewelry: Marianna 

Harutunian 

Shoes: Guilty Soles 

Flair 

Echo + Air Jay Leggings; 

Nissa Ring; Deepa Gurnani 

Sequin Coil Shrug; Q 

by Pasquale Metallic 

Metal Cuff Heel; Estevan 

Ramos Feather Halter 

Top; Belt-Stylists Own 

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Sporty 

Echo + Air Jay Leggings; 

Nissa Ring; Deepa Gurnani 

Sequin Coil Shrug; Q 

by Pasquale Metallic 

Metal Cuff Heel; Estevan 

Ramos Feather Halter 

Top; Belt-Stylists Own 

Flair 

Bustier: Vintage. Dress: Madambaah 

Jewelry: Louise Marianna Green Millinery Harutunian 

Rider hat. Maybelline Shoes: Alba 

FIT Me Foundation 

#225. Applied with 

Beauty blender sponge: 

Beautyblender.net 


Dress: Mike Vensel. 

Jewelry: Marianna 

Harutunian 

Shoes: Alba 

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Dress: Jobbeh 

Chic 

Louise Green Millinery 

Ivory & Grey Hat with 

Grey Sash. Tommy Bahama 

Sunglasses. 

Revlon Individual 

lashes, black. 


Dress: Emily Dacarett. 

Jewelry: Marianna Harutunian 

Jewel mask: Marianna 

Harutunian 

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Bodysuit: Topshop. 

Jewelry: Marianna Harutunian 

Jacket: Vintage 

Sunglasses: Marianna Harutunian 


photographed by 

MATTHEW MITCHELL 

make-up by BETH CARTER 

BETHCARTERMAKEUP.COM 

model BRIANNA MICHELLE 

LA TALENT + MAJOR MODELS NYC 

ALINA KOVBAN RETOUCHING 

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Necklace: Vintage

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Evening Gowns: Lloyd Klein Couture

FAC Facts 

the 

A man’s guide to looking younger 

BY JOHN RENUCCI, MD, FACS 

More men are focused on looking better 

Ok men, let’s be honest with ourselves: We really do care about getting old and we 

care about how we look. According to the American Society of Aesthetic Plastic 

Surgery, over 950,000 procedures were performed on men in 2012, an increase of 

18% from 2011. The data also shows that non-surgical procedures enjoyed the most 

significant gain of 21.5%. These include botox, hair removal and hyaluronic acid fillers 

(570,000 procedures) I can attest to the success of these procedures as I perform 

them every day in my office. These are proven treatments that counter the effects of 

aging and damage that has already taken a toll on our skin. Now that we can admit 

that we care about how our skin looks, logically we should shift our focus toward prevention. 

Don’t worry, prevention should not by synonymous with inconvenience, hassle, 

or expense. Think of the terms “simple” and “efficient”. 

Skin care for men can and should be simple 

Let’s focus on hydration and protection. A simple, underutilized form of prevention is 

the daily use of a well-selected facial moisturizer. Even though men have thicker skin 

than women and the testosterone in our systems stimulates more oil production from 

our sebaceous glands, daily cleansing and shaving can strip our skin of both moisture 

and natural oils that help to protect it. Water in the skin is an important structural 

component for maintaining plump, smooth skin. Regular use of a facial moisturizer can 

fortify our natural skin barrier and replenish the natural hydration elements in the outer 

layers of our skin thereby reducing the occurrence of dry, scaly, susceptible skin. 

PHOTOGRAPHED BY ZEKE RUELAS 

GROOMING BY JEFFREY SCOTT 

MODEL: BRYCE DRAPER FROM DT MODEL MANAGEMENT 

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THE 

Coat by BALLY 

Black turtle neck by BALLY 

Beige beaded long skirt by KAYAT 

Studded heels by CESARE PACIOTTI 

The first thing anyone sees is the face. It is the first impression. 

Let’s make 

it a good one by getting into some habits that will prolong that 

youthful look and preserve your skin. BY DRJOHN RENUCCI 


Moisturizers are not just for women 

Most moisturizers have a combination of humectants 

and emollients to optimize hydration. Keeping 

it simple, humectants draw water into the outer 

layers of the skin from both the deeper layers as 

well as from the environment, and emollients act 

to seal moisture in by forming a protective barrier. 

Emollients also help to make the skin feel soft and 

smooth. Because men have oilier skin than women, 

manufacturers of 

skin care for men 

have formulated 

products that combine 

humectants and 

emollients that are 

light, oil-free, and 

non-comedogenic 

(will not clog pores). 

So, you don’t have to 

feel like you’re wearing 

a shiny, heavy, 

acne-producing 

product. 

Looking to 

reduce wrinkles 

and aging 

skin? Use protection 

Well-hydrated skin 

will look and feel 

better, but it won’t 

likely lead to long-term wrinkle reduction. How can 

we achieve more significant long term effects? By 

using a broad-spectrum SPF in our moisturizer. It 

is estimated that 90% of the skins’ visible aging is 

caused by sun exposure. A recent study by Green 

in 2013 revealed that daily use of sunscreen with an 

SPF 15 reduced skin aging by 24% when compared 

to subjects who only used sunscreen intermittently. 

Even if you aren’t concerned about wrinkles, you 

should care about skin cancer as men have a significantly 

higher incidence of sun related skin cancer 

when compared to women. Of course, as the study 

reveals, daily use of an SPF 15 sunscreen helps, but 

using a broad-spectrum SPF 30 during more extensive 

exposure is recommended. 

Find a 

moisturizer 

that you like 

and use it 

daily…you 

won’t regret 

it 

The process is quite 

simple if you consider 

how impactful applying 

daily moisturizer 

to your skin can 

be. Hydration and 

protection should 

start at an early age 

because the damaging 

effects from the 

sun (uv radiation) 

and environment 

(wind, pollution) 

tend to be cumulative. 

To keep your 

routine simple, look 

for a moisturizer that 

is light in feel, non-comedogenic, hypoallergenic, and 

has a broad-spectrum UVA/UVB coverage. If you 

have trouble finding one you like, seek advice from a 

knowledgeable skin care specialist. Don’t wait until 

you notice wrinkles. Hydrate and protect your skin 

now as you will thank yourself years down the road. 

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shelf life 

Take back the bathroom with a generous supply 

of products that serve your skin from sun up to 

sun down 

photographed by joey tron 

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Don’t wait until 

you notice wrinkles. 

Hydrate and protect 

your skin 

now as you will 

thank yourself years 

down the road. 


You won’t be lacking energy nor charisma in February! The Sun, which is present in 

your sign places you on the front of the stage and urges you to express your creativity, 

your desires and the force to achieve them. Let go of the past that haunts you, a 

history that required you to silence your feelings. There’s an emotional 

climate in the air that is more inviting to you and your query. It’s 

AQUARIUS 

time to assess opportunities that are in front of you and exercise your 

power of seduction freely! Fortunately for you, it is a perfect time to enjoy the support 

of your peers. You can rely on spirited kindred spirits, and be enterprising. Push 

Get ready to create change this month. Concoct the 

situations that will allow you to change your fate at your 

own will. It’s not in your nature to follow trends anyways. 

You will have more decision-making in your life at work 

and at home because you will instinctively 

remember some facts of the past that didn’t 

ARIES 

work for you. Act courageously through 

those situations to advance your projects. Your 

emotional life calls for attention though, so let go of that 

tom-boy look and imagine how Venus would dress in 

this day and age. I suggest wearing color for a change. 

Red for love. 

This month will push you towards the outskirts of 

your expectations and projects, in all areas. Your constructive 

attitude will attract you to the best possible conditions 

for your progress. You will focus on the current 

culture and what flows harmoniously with your loved 

ones. Your efficiency increases primarily because you 

move with serenity. You are getting closer to 

points of views, techniques and strategies that 

TAURUS 

you had neglected so far. Finally you will unlock 

funds, to support your projects. Do not go splurging 

those funds to redecorate. Your projects will have far 

more impact on your life than a new couch. 

You will feel happy to put an end to obsolete situations 

at the beginning of this month. A wind of adventure 

is blowing inside of you and that will lead to new 

knowledge. Overall, it’s a month that moves! An influx 

of energy helps you to move quickly and advance your 

day-to-day affairs. This tempo will help you to 

GEMINI 

love with more lightness, not to be confused 

with frivolity in your expressions. Your sentimental 

life will be the focus this month, regardless of 

your present situation, to redress some of the trends that 

you’ve held on to. 

The stars this month lead you to new trails, in all 

areas. You will be less in need of security and traditions, 

because you feel a greater need for discovery and change, 

that will enhance your relationships to a more fluid and 

profound understanding. You will face adversity with 

efficiency. The stars allow you to solve family or relationship 

troubles. It is on the whole a month of 

CANCER 

fruitful actions that come to term. Your love 

life is in the spotlight. You won’t miss opportunities 

to oxygenate your love bubble. If single, your 

charm is positively attracting possibilities available to you! 

Global climate pushes you to see big this month as 

you evaluate your ambitions. You have great ideas and 

your projects take off. The stars help you refocus more 

efficiently to the construction of your ideals, with a lot 

of pragmatism. It is an ideal time to renew your life in all 

areas. However, an effort should be made towards your 

family life to calm tensions. Your love life looks exciting 

this month, but there will be a few emotional moments 

that you’ll need to manage with gloves to avoid 

conflicts. If you’re solo, you will be exposed to 

LEO 

events that can generate lightning! If in a relationship 

your partner will be more assertive, less flexible than 

ordinary, this month. 

Global inflows push you into battle this month. 

You are walking the walk and this can be positive if you 

channel this energy in the right place. The influx of love 

will soothe things in relational terms, and will considerably 

help you put oil on the wheels that are in the 

workings. You will feel freer in your initiatives and goals. 

You will have resources to make plans for the future and 

in accordance with your strategies. It’s time to see your 

banker to solicit the funds you need. This month will 

be constructive for your projects. The love 

of your life is reinforced this month. You will 

VIRGO be more inclined to develop intimacy and be 

open, emotionally speaking, and even show 

your faults and weaknesses. What will prove as picture 

of perfection transpires from the good health of your 

loved ones. It is up to you to seek the real source of your 

fears and check its proportions in relation to the current 

situation, to healthily reassess your position for the rest of 

the year. Maybe it’s time to take off your sunglasses, put 

mascara on and stare into your lover’s eyes. 

This month will be dominated by transits of the stars, 

which will have a certain impact in all areas of your life. 

How you communicate, especially in your social life, 

will have huge influences on your life and enhance your 

external image. 

Your practical efforts will give results. Venus finally 

allows you to improve certain links, including at the 

family level, as well as for everything in the vicinity. You 

will have a positive approach to win your arguments! 

You are standing center stage and your role will mobilize 

considerable energy. In your personal business, you move 

efficiently. You will energize your love life this month, 

and you’ll find it is a priority to be less hesitant 

than the ordinary. The best statement for you 

LIBRA 

will be to release some weight! If you are in a 

situation in which you are too dependent on a partner, 

and their dreams, then dream bigger to achieve that 

dream. Your personal creativity will emerge spontaneously, 

and this will help you to find a better balance of life. 

Home is where the heart is and your heart is in the right 

place. Fashionably correct! 

This month will be highly active. In fact, you’ll have 

ants in your heels and you will tend to feel guilty if you 

allow yourself to rest. An influx of energy will set the 

tone to a fast-paced lifestyle, which leaves very little 

time for reflection. Take the opportunity to act on the 

projects you started to see them come to fruition. The 

stars allow you to set up the beginnings of a long-term 

project in the right direction. You’ll have plenty to do to 

reconcile external requests with the overabundance of 

what you do in your personal life. Your family circle will 

have difficulty understanding why you work so hard and 

neglect your health. An unexpected displacement may 

call into question your predetermined plans. Keep up 

the hope and you will be reborn. If you are 

SCORPIO 

single, you will attract a lover with whom 

you have affinity with. Your dark side will 

see the light! If you are in a relationship, your bond 

will grow, but be careful not to sit too deeply on your 

laurels with love. Emotionally, you’ll have a better level 

of understanding this month. There will be an influx 

of energy that will make you formidable in the art of 

the limits and you will inspire some initiatives which will bring you a rush, a bath of 

thrills, and restore your the sense of adventure. Trust your instincts and your support 

system to help you revitalize those dreams, which may have recently fallen flat. You 

are poised to shine this month, so go out and make the best of it. I suggest leaving the 

house, shutting the laptop down and getting some fresh air at a bistro or outside mall. 

Meet up with friends, old and new, and do some window shopping. Perhaps a new 

trinket is just what you need to put some pep back in your step. 

seduction. Enjoy it and pick a partner who matches your 

actual expectations! 

The planetary influences will push you out of a certain 

comfort zone in relational terms. This influx of energy 

will push you into claims that you’ll carry out subtlety. 

It’s up to you to undertake these very profound changes 

in your lifestyle. The transit of beauty in your sign is loosening 

up your inflow of mental optimism that pushes 

you forward, to create situations that radically change 

your everyday life. Your efforts on your external image 

are the fruits in all areas. There will be situations to build 

new relationships on the career level. This month will be 

a time of expansion. Couples will have facilities through 

dialogue to strengthen their cohesion by finding new 

compromises. If you’re solo, it’s time 

SAGITTARIUS 

to get out of your shell and go to new 

places, meet new people of your fancy! 

Your love life is at the center. External circumstances 

encourage you to not rush anything, to observe more 

and better understand your relationships, your suitors, 

and your partner. From this point of view, there is a delay, 

so it is the time to catch up, in order to adjust your expressions, 

without denying that you’re basically loveable. 

You have style, so flaunt it with fun and flare. 

Astrological impulses booster up your philosophy of 

life this month. Indeed, the influx of energy will give 

you a positive point of view and creativity for everything 

that represents new beginnings, radical changes. 

You are in charge of your own destiny and direct the 

course on the correct path. You will be exposed to 

situations that arouse your emotions 

and in turn, your deepest values. You’ll 

CAPRICORN 

paradoxically be highly efficient in 

acting in your social life, to get your messages across. 

This month will be very positive and constructive! The 

transit of stars in your Constellation will bring you a 

current of financial luck. You are fully in agreement 

between reason and attachments. New meetings of the 

minds this month may lead you far, positively. Projects 

won’t be difficult, as long as you are not forcing anything 

or anyone! Your love life this month will not rest, 

far from it. 

Your sign will open doors at a relational level, and 

you will have more facility to link up new knowledge to 

your values. You will encounter brakes on some of your 

projects, but you will succeed if you use pragmatism and 

common sense. Do not discourage too quickly. Your 

love life will evolve slowly this month, and 

PISCES 

you will naturally tend to leave more time 

for yourself. Your individual development will 

be promoted, which will have a positive impact in your 

near future. The incoming vibe of love will evolve your 

sentimental life and create more exchanges with others. 

Expect more movements and changes of the heart that 

will either bring you closer to the elect of your heart, or 

get you out of isolation. If you’re solo, your friendliness 

will promote new meetings of the minds. 

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