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Fall Into Fashion IT’S GETTING TO BE THE TIME OF YEAR WHERE WE BEGIN TO THINK ABOUT THE NEWEST AND BEST LOOKS FOR THE FALL SEASON. We begin to envision the perfect ensemble for all the upcoming special events and social gatherings this year. In that spirit, we hope you enjoy the September fashion issue of Paradise Valley Lifestyle. On the cover, you may recognize Oscar De las salas, who is involved with many local organizations and charities, and an architect who holds a master's in interior architectural design. Oscar is well-known and respected in the fashion world for his bold and dramatic fashion sense. He also has a history in fashion design.
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You will also read about Scylvia-Elvira Danese, a one-woman powerhouse of all things fashion and sewing who is also known locally as the “Fairy Godmother of Fashion.” You will get a glimpse at some of her beautiful handmade gowns just in time for event season. The dress in my photo above was hand-painted and created by this Fairy Godmother! Don’t forget the importance of creating the perfect look with makeup. Hear from beauty expert and owner of the well-known Pucci Salon Debora Capaldi on tips and tricks for makeup trends this season (hair and makeup in my photo above was by Pucci Salon). You will also learn details about the much-anticipated upcoming Phoenix Fashion Week, showcasing all the season’s hottest looks on the runway. Last, you will get a sneak peek into what is being considered the “Rodeo Drive” of the
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more than 60 luxury and specialty boutiques, while the dining destinations will be led by best-in-class, celebrated local and international chefs—something to look forward to! Whether or not you consider yourself a fashionista, your personal style is a reflection of your personality, lifestyle and taste. Always look for ways to put your best foot forward.
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Before we part ways, I would like to give a warm welcome to our new editor, Michelle Glicksman, who brings extensive experience in our community as an established writer and leader in her industry. For any news you would like to share with Paradise Valley Lifestyle, please direct those inquiries to Michelle at michelle.glicksman@lifestylepubs.com. Be grateful, be kind and live well,
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INSIDE THE ISSUE SEPTEMBER 2019
FEATURES 14 Fashion-Forward Phoenix Fashion Week Gears Up for Another Big Year
18 Style, Design and Passion for Community Meet Oscar De las salas
32 The Fairy Godmother of Fashion Scylvia-Elvira Danese Loves to Save the Day
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36 Makeup Looks That Transition from Day to Night Two Fall Looks Created by Debora Capaldi
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Lifestyle Letter
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Good Times
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Around Town
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Back Stage
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GOOD TIMES
Wellness Wednesday at LA Fitness The Paradise Valley location of LA Fitness—and other locations around the state—held a "Wellness Wednesday" event on July 24. Designed to help Arizona seniors reach their fitness potential, the open house-style event included complimentary classes, information about exercise programs, health screenings and more. The Phoenix Suns' Golden Grannies also participated in the event, and 3TV was on-site, as well.
Style of Scottsdale This back-to-school event was held at Scottsdale Fashion Square and featured a fashion show; hands-on hair and makeup beauty bars; a mini performance by the nonprofit theater group Desert Stages; and a Million Dollar Teacher Tree, where families could select apples that listed donation requests from Arizona educators. PHOTOGRAPHY BY HAUTE MEDIA PHOTOGRAPHY
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AROUND TOWN
JOIN THE HEELS FOR HEALING AND ANNUAL DIVA DASH
of Camelback Mountain and The Phoenician Golf Course and scores of high-end finishes,” Joanna
On Sept. 28, shoppers have the opportunity
says. The gated development will have three
to "pump" up their shoe and handbag game in a
two-bedroom units totaling 2,491 square feet and
fun and helpful way. Florence Crittenton hosts its
11 three-bedroom units with 2,971 square feet. The
11th Annual Heels for Healing and Diva Dash at
project, which is located at one of the most iconic
its upscale retail store, Flo's on 7th. Gently used
locations in the Southwest, already has two reserva-
high heels and handbags donated from members
tions. “The enclave is surrounded by the prestigious
of the community are up for grabs with all pro-
and recently remodeled Phoenician Golf Course.
ceeds from the event benefiting the nonprofit’s
The villas have impressive, unobstructed views
life-changing programs for girls, young women and
of fairways and Camelback Mountain,” Christine
their families. The day kicks off with the Diva Dash
says. Pricing for the two-bedroom villas starts at
at 8:30 a.m., followed by a one-of-a-kind shopping
$1,457,000. Three-bedroom villas prices start at
experience at 10 a.m. where shoppers will enjoy
$1,738,000. LuxianScottsdale.com
incredibly low prices on gently used designer heels at 7:30 a.m., with light refreshments available for
BURLINGTON STORES MAKES LARGE DONATION TO ARIZONA HELPING HANDS
competitors and attendees. Leading up to Heels
Arizona Helping Hands, a locally based nonprofit
for Healing and the Diva Dash, Florence Crittenton
organization dedicated to providing basic essential
will be accepting donations of new and like-new
needs to boys and girls in foster care throughout
designer, formal, casual and vintage shoes and
Arizona, recently received a generous donation
handbags until Friday, Sept. 27. For more informa-
from Burlington Stores, the national off-price
tion, visit FloCrit.org.
retailer, of more than 18,000 units of new children’s
and handbags. Check-in for the Diva Dash begins
underwear. This donation was made possible
SEPTEMBER IS CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS MONTH
gram, hosted in partnership with Delivering Good,
According to the American Childhood Cancer
a national nonprofit organization dedicated to
Organization, "In the U.S., 15,780 children under
providing people impacted by poverty and tragedy
the age of 21 are diagnosed with cancer every year;
with new merchandise through a network of local
approximately one-fourth of them will not survive the
agency partners to offer hope, dignity and self-es-
disease." September has been marked as Childhood
teem to at-risk children, families and individuals.
Cancer Awareness Month to spotlight the types of
Through this program, Burlington has donated
cancer that typically affect children, such as neural
thousands of pallets of new products to local agen-
and brain tumors, leukemia, lymphomas, sarco-
cies within the communities where it has stores.
mas and other cancers, and to help raise funds for
Burlington Gives Back is a program dedicated
research. There are many ways to support the cause,
to donating new merchandise to local nonprofit
from sporting a gold ribbon to attending an event to
organizations in communities surrounding its
donating money. For more information about local
stores. Delivering Good, as the program’s official
AZCancerFoundation.org,
national nonprofit partner, identifies local nonprofit
organizations,
visit
PhoenixChildrensFoundation.org ChildrensCancerNetwork.org,
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through the retailers’ Burlington Gives Back pro-
amongst
or
organizations in the retailer’s store communities
many
to receive such merchandise. To learn more, visit
other resources.
Delivering-Good.org/community-partners.
RUSS LYON SOTHEBY'S INTERNATIONAL PRESENTING LUXIAN SCOTTSDALE
COLD BEERS & CHEESEBURGERS PARTNERS WITH 'ROUND IT UP AMERICA'
Russ Lyon Sotheby’s International Realty is pre-
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is providing guests
senting Luxian Scottsdale, a new exclusive bou-
the opportunity to “round up” their purchases upon
tique enclave at Camelback Mountain. Russ Lyon
the close of credit card sales and give back to local
Sotheby’s International Realty brokers Joanna
charities in need. In partnership with Round It Up
Wilkins and Christine Arnold are listing the lux-
America, a nonprofit organization that promotes
ury Luxian development. “Luxian Scottsdale fea-
the simple yet powerful “round up” practice, Cold
tures just 14 luxury villas with unparalleled views
Beers & Cheeseburgers is spearheading the giving
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program at all its Arizona locations throughout 2019. Through Oct. 31, the benefiting charity of the roundup donations is Prostate Onsite Project, while Nov. 1 through Dec. 31 benefits the Pat Tillman Foundation. ColdBeers.com
HELP FOR ARIZONA ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE Every week, volunteers and staff from the Arizona Animal Welfare League (AAWL) drive across the state to take in dozens of homeless animals from overcrowded and underfunded rural shelters. These trips, sometimes lasting more than 10 hours a day, help the shelter save hundreds of lives a year. In June, the rural rescue program lost one of its lifelines when one of AAWL’s two transport vans was hit and damaged in a rollover accident.
SUNLIFE ORGANICS JUICE BAR TO OPEN AT SCOTTSDALE FASHION SQUARE
No animals were in the vehicle at the time of the
SunLife Organics plans to open its first store
accident, and the operator suffered minor injuries,
outside of California at Scottsdale Fashion Square
but the loss significantly reduced AAWL’s ability to
this fall. SunLife Organics exists for three simple
provide life-saving resources and pet rescues in
reasons—to love, heal and inspire. The juice-bar-
the far reaches of Arizona.
meets-café concept for SunLife Organics was
With the help of a matching donation from
born from the journey to sobriety for founder and
AAWL Board Chair Amrita Sahasrabudhe, the
owner Khalil Rafati, who credits juicing and super-
shelter is trying to raise $27,000 to replace the
foods with healing his body and mind, as well as
truck. Members of the community can donate at
jump-starting a passion for making natural ingre-
AAWL.org/lifeline.
dients and remedies as delicious and appealing as
FALL FITNESS AT THE CITIZENS CLUB AT MOUNTAIN SHADOWS Fall weather calls for plenty of opportunities to get outside and embark on scenic fitness, wellness and
possible. The store will be located in the shopping center’s newly redeveloped luxury wing.
AZ ON THE ROCKS OFFERS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
social activities at The Citizens Club at Mountain
Klimberz is an after-school experience that will
Shadows. From downward-facing dog in the moon-
create hungry, exhausted and happy kids! Kids
light to lunges on the lawn, there is something for
will build self-confidence, self-esteem, problem
everybody in the shadow of Camelback Mountain.
solving, large motor skills, focus, hand/eye coordi-
The wellness series commences with Blue Sky
nation, awareness and of course, fun!
Bootcamp on Saturday, Oct. 12, at 9 a.m. on the
These classes are a great way for students
lawn facing Camelback Mountain. This high-en-
to learn the basics of climbing, improve upon
ergy class builds strength and burns fat with the
their current ability, work toward being on our
use of kettlebells, medicine balls and bodyweight
Ascenders youth climbing team or just have fun!
exercises. Looking to wind down and tap into
Classes are one hour once a week and run in
your inner senses before starting a busy week?
four-week sessions.
Try out Moonlight Yoga on Oct. 13 at 6 p.m. on the
The fall session runs Labor Day through
Camelback Overlook rooftop deck. Go on a guided
Thanksgiving, with the spring session beginning
journey with wellness and yoga guru Veronica Clark
in January. Students must register in advance
and experience utmost tranquility as you breathe
for classes!
with intention through an hour-long yoga class.
Secure your child’s space now!
Stick around afterward for a glass of wine under the
Instructors will provide a report at the end of
stars. Prefer to pair your yoga routine with brunch
each month to document your child’s progress.
and mimosas? Join in on Namaste for Brunch on Saturday, Oct. 19, from 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m. September 2019 | Paradise Valley Lifestyle
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Get a Sneak Peak at Steak 44’s Million Dollar Expansion New Dining Bar and Additional Intimate Dining Rooms Among the New Offerings Paradise Valley Lifestyle Magazine and Steak 44 guests are getting the first glimpse of what many are calling the most anticipated restaurant renovation of the year. After nearly a year long transformation, Steak 44 just unveiled its brand new and sexy expansion this month. Routinely called the Valley’s Best Steakhouse by diners and critics alike, the renovation includes an additional 2,000-square-feet and several more high-end amenities. Among the new offerings -- a new dining bar, state-of-the-art butcher room for their master butcher, bakery, kitchen additions and several more dining rooms including opening up the original private back rooms. The design of the new space was influenced from the design improvements the restaurant used in its two newest steakhouses to open, Steak 48 Chicago in the City’s red hot River North Neighborhood and Steak 48 Houston in the well-known upscale River Oaks area of Houston. Unlike the main bar, the dining bar is for diners only, and accommodates reservations for seats at the bar in advance for a full dinner. The new dining rooms offer another unique feel, yet are still warm and inviting and are a great compliment to the already popular Steak 44.
Steak 44 is located in Phoenix on 44th Street at Camelback at 5101 N. 44th St., Phoenix, AZ 85018 Reservations can be made online at www.steak44.com or by calling (602) 271-4400.
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ARIZONA WILL ONCE AGAIN BE IN THE SPOTLIGHT FOR FASHION AS PHOENIX FASHION WEEK RETURNS
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FOR ITS 11TH YEAR FROM OCT. 3-5 AT TALKING STICK RESORT. More than 5,000 attendees from around the world will be on hand for a mix of runway shows, trunk sales, fashionable workshops, and hip after-parties. The event, which is the leading fashion industry event in the Southwest, has a mission to “bridge national and international designers with retailers, boutiques, fashionistas, and top fashion media globally.” Phoenix Fashion Week kicks off on Thursday, Oct. 3, with the Fashionably Pink Celebrity Fashion Show, benefiting the charity Don’t Be a Chump, Check for a Lump. Here, 25 breast cancer survivors will model stunning dresses provided by Glam Squad Couture. Each designer will design one outfit inspired by the color pink to be modeled on the runway.
ARTICLE MICHELLE GLICKSMAN PHOTOGRAPHY COURTESY OF PHOENIX FASHION WEEK
Thursday night also includes Community Night, a runway show featuring 12 Arizona-based designers who each show two looks on the runway. In all, there are approximately eight runway fashion shows each night of the event, featuring a total of nine established designers, 10 emerging designers and 10 accessory designers. The established brands include Rocky Gathercole (from the Philippines), Yas Couture (from Kuwait), élevée lifestyle (from Los Angeles), ACONAV (from Phoenix,
PHOENIX FASHION WEEK GEARS UP FOR ANOTHER BIG YEAR
a Native American designer who just designed a gown for the red carpet at the Tony Awards and did a commissioned custom dress for Walt Disney World) and Christine Adar (from Chicago).
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The business of fashion seminar series, Thursday, Friday and Saturday kicks off at 9 a.m. with fashion business workshops taught by industry experts that teach people how to launch their own beauty or fashion business. Then, from 5:30–10 p.m. the Style Villa is open. These shopping meccas, which include 12 pop-up shops by local lifestyle brands and retailers, are open to the public with no ticket needed. Doors open at 7:45 p.m. for the nightly fashion shows, which begin around 8 p.m. The runways will feature Holiday 2019 and Spring 2020 collections from the mix of emerging and established designers from around the world. Hip after-parties are held after the shows at various local venues. Though Phoenix Fashion Week culminates in this weekend of shows and events, the program is year-long and includes a model boot camp, where the Top Model is announced during the runway shows, designer boot camp and more. “At Phoenix Fashion Week we are celebrating emerging fashion talent, from designers to models to stylists,” says Executive Director Brian Hill. “I love to see people grow toward their dreams,” he says of Phoenix Fashion Week. “It starts over every year for me. A new group of fashionistas is going to be molded on how to succeed in this challenging industry. They had big dreams, and now they’re able to pursue them by focusing on the business side of their brand. It’s just really rewarding for me personally to see that happening, and to see it happen again and again.” For more information or tickets, visit PhoenixFashionWeek.com. September 2019 | Paradise Valley Lifestyle
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[style, design and passion for community with oscar de las salas]
OSCAR DE LAS SALAS WORKS AT GENSLER, A GLOBAL ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN AND PLANNING FIRM, WHERE HE IS A PROJECT MANAGER AND CONTRIBUTES TO BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT. Currently, he has his pulse on the happenings in and around Phoenix, with two large Roosevelt District hospitality projects, urban projects for local municipalities, and a series of projects that include helping developers to bring hospitality and workspace projects into the Arizona market. However, his roots in Arizona stem from his philanthropic efforts and impeccable eye for design, as well. “My husband and I are fortunate to be Individual Honorees at the annual Valley Youth Theater (VYT) fundraiser, I will be hosting the NOCHE EN BLANCO and I also am part of the Friends of Phoenix Public Art, as well as the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Advisory Council. I am the chairman of this year’s ARTrageous gala to benefit Scottsdale Arts art programs as well.” Artforms such as architecture and fashion design have blended throughout Oscar’s career and played an important role in who he is today. “I am a graduated architect with a master’s in interior architectural design, and anything design lingers around me all the time. It was a way of life, starting in my hometown of Colombia.” The importance of being “pulled together” has been a longtime family tradition for Oscar. His aunt has been a couture and costume workshop owner his whole life, and he recalls that the “ladies of society” used to come to the docks to see what was coming into port before the goods migrated to the city boutiques. The chance of getting a desirable Chanel suit, a Dior skirt or a Schiaparelli blouse at a bargain was a conquest. “I was asked to go to my aunt’s studio and draw some of the catalog mannequins, as I was able to draw at that level. I was the one who was asked to pull together ideas and ultimately give my design input. The result was a final design and sketches that were created and sold. “My work with fashion design is only activated for those who are very close to me—my family and very close friends. And it is the same for the talent with which I work. I develop close relationships with my seamstresses and tailors. Unfortunately, my head seamstress died of complications of breast cancer recently, and it’s been difficult to find someone with the same knowledge, ability, and who is as enthusiastic as she was. We worked together, yes, but I also lost a close friend. That is how personal design is to me.”
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STYLE, DESIGN AND PASSION FOR COMMUNITY
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“Style goes beyond your look; it comprises your demeanor and your ability to calmly stand in front of a crowd. Style is a notable discipline on practicing good manners, creating impeccable personal hygiene and an awareness of one’s physical and intellectual self” –OSCAR DE LAS SALAS
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STYLE, DESIGN AND PASSION FOR COMMUNITY Oscar has created custom-made gowns for Brazilian model and humanitarian Micheline Etkin to attend the Golden Globes and Miss Utah for her Miss USA pageant in 2017. He has also created a couture wedding gown for his good friend Jill Krigsten Riley. Currently, he is sourcing material for two gowns that will be worn at the annual American Heart Association’s Phoenix Heart Ball. Oscar feels that style is “the art of becoming you” and the ability of being you regardless of what the world out there thinks of you. For fall, he sees the distinction between the rest of the world and what those here in the Sonoran Desert reach for. “We are seeing a distinct change toward bold colors in menswear. Chartreuse and mustard are showing up in jackets and cardigans, while dark maroons and chocolate colors are appearing in suede jackets with combinations of different grays—not to mention the tangerine and pumpkin colors that have been a staple for two seasons. A new trend is taking more risk for the gents—a subtle print and colorful socks under grays and blues for the daily attire. The use of sneakers with suits is a trend that ‘millennial-minded men’ have acquired and labeled as part of their unconformity with the establishment—at least when it comes to men’s fashion.” Oscar is very comfortable in owning his own fashion sense. “My preferred element leads my choices: my love for large botanical prints, prints with dramatic skulls and my love of geometric prints in black and white drive me to mix and match as loudly as I can and as often as possible.” He says his current work in architecture is a form of design that he carries throughout his other artistic ventures. “I have turned my talents to help make things happen in my own backyard, always having the world of arts and youth as a line of work and as my focus. I have used all my talents to create place, to create unity and community, while maintaining a passion for style and a unique approach.”
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DRIVER’S NOTEBOOK
2019 Corvette Grand Sport
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IN MY FAMILY WE PLAY A CAR GAME CALLED “VET.” When we’re out driving and see any year or model of a Corvette, we shout out the word “VET” to collect points based on who called it first. We’ve played this for years, which is why driving this “VET” was extra fun! Personally, I have always liked the Corvette and its unmistakable body shape. The Chevrolet Corvette is a great all-American sports car and oftentimes seems to be overlooked amongst its European peers. With its iconic body style coated in Blade Silver Metallic and a splash of Torch Red fender hash marks, it surely turns heads on the road. Boasting a slick black convertible top that can be lowered remotely at speeds of up to 30 mph and a Z06-Style rear spoiler, it has sleek lines that make this baby fun to look at. The cockpit has classy jet black leather interior with a clean look and easy-to-use controls, including an eight-way power seat adjuster for maximum comfort for the driver and passenger. This vehicle has all the electronic features you would ever need like a premium Bose audio system with Bluetooth streaming capabilities, as well as a convenient 4G LTE Wi-Fi Hot Spot. The Corvette Grand Sport drives like it’s on rails, with an eightspeed paddle-shift auto transmission, giving you ultimate driving control. The 460 horsepower and 6.2 L V8 engine launches you from 0 to 60 in 3.6 seconds. The 2019 Corvette Grand Sport is no exception in the world of sports cars and is deserving of exploration. If you have not experienced driving one, I would highly recommend it. With all it has to offer, it is very reasonably priced at $84,030.
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LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF
FENDI Private Residences will also open
SCOTTSDALE ROAD BETWEEN LINCOLN
its first ground-up residential enclave in
DRIVE AND INDIAN BEND ROAD SITS
North America at The Palmeraie with 41
THE EXPANSE OF LAND THAT, WHEN
bespoke residences.
COMPLETED, WILL HOUSE ONE OF THE
There will also be The Palmeraie Offices,
MOST DESIRABLE DESTINATIONS IN
numerous Class-AA+ offices set within
THE VALLEY: THE PALMERAIE.
two- and four-story buildings designed
A master-planned community spanning
with glass balconies.
122 acres, it will include shopping and dining
“An integral component of The Palmeraie’s
destinations, multimillion-dollar homes and
revolutionary design is the extensive, intricate
a 215-room Ritz-Carlton hotel surrounded
landscape. With its vibrant colors, diverse
by 81 single-level Ritz-Carlton Residence
textures and architectural shapes, the lush
Villas and 39 single-family Ritz-Carlton
landscaping at The Palmeraie is the yin to
Residences Estate Homes.
the modern architecture’s yang, enhancing
The Villas are priced from the mid-$1 mil-
the look, feel and sense of place,” notes a
lion to just over $5 million and range from
recent release about the property. “There
1,700 square feet to more than 4,800 square
will be an unexpected visual interplay of
feet. The Estate Homes—where homeown-
experiences sprinkled throughout the lushly
ers can opt to have an auto showcase gal-
planted ‘Green Walls’, vine-covered trellises
lery where an elevator can bring their exotic
and lavishly planted outdoor spaces such as
vehicle to be on display in their home—
the focal water gardens. Groves of flowering
begin in the low $5 million range and are
evergreen trees combined with soaring palm
offered from 5,500 square feet to more than
trees create a shaded, idyllic atmosphere.
12,000 square feet.
Where luxe meets lush, The Palmeraie forges
The villas and estate homeowners will
a new oasis and aesthetic for Scottsdale.”
experience a “resort within a resort,” with
The resort and first phase of Villa
their own clubhouse; fitness facilities;
Residences are expected to be completed
director of residences; concierge; priority
by spring 2020, while the initial phase of
access to hotel amenities; and other perks
retail and restaurants, as well as the offices,
such as in-residence dining, housekeeping
are expected to be open by the end of 2020.
and engineering services.
Future plans for the destination include
The retail and restaurant component will
a selection of collectible luxury residences,
include more than 60 luxury and specialty
a best-in-category gourmet grocery store
boutiques, while the dining destinations
and food emporium, as well as a world-
will be led by best-in-class, celebrated
class boutique hotel.
local and international chefs.
For more information, visit ThePalmeraie.com.
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LOCAL LIMELIGHT
The Fairy Godmother of Fashion SCYLVIA-ELVIRA DANESE LOVES TO SAVE THE DAY
SCYLVIA-ELVIRA DANESE, OWNER OF DANESE CREATIONS, IS A ONE-WOMAN POWERHOUSE
It was a similar dress rescue in 1985 that earned Scylvia her name of the “Fairy Godmother of Fashion.”
OF ALL THINGS FASHION AND SEWING. You’ve
“I love what I do; I make what the customer wants, and fit
likely seen her gown designs on local or national TV—
it exquisitely to their body,” she says. “My designs fit every
they’ve been everywhere from morning news shows to
body because they’re custom-designed and altered—and I’m
worn by celebs at the Emmy Awards and the Country
known for getting things done quickly and with quality detail.”
Music Association Awards. They’ve appeared on Oprah and Inside Edition, too. Whether it’s custom designs,
Scylvia shares that she has customers from around the world come to her shop.
tailoring, alterations or fabrics—basically anything that
“Many of my customers prefer to ‘shop’ in their closets,
involves sewing for both men and women—she’s been a
then they bring in the pieces to me because I am an expert
local go-to for decades.
at alterations and can help make the designs properly fix
Dubbed the “Fairy Godmother of Fashion” and the
their bodies,” she explains.
“Boob Whisperer” (for helping women find the right bra
In addition to outerwear, she has been called the “Boob
size), Scylvia is a third-generation tailor who has been in
Whisperer” because she helps women find the right size fit
business in Arizona since 1971.
for their bras.
“I started sewing very young because I did not like what my mom would make me wear,” she shares. As a child and into early adulthood, she worked alongside her mom at her shop. “This [tailoring] was not going to be my profession, but I thank God that it is,” she says. “I was going to be a lawyer, but I got married, had children and went into business tailoring for myself.” Her favorite part of her job is “saving the day.” For
“In my estimate, 9 out of 10 women are wearing the wrong size bra and 8 out of 10 don’t know how to put it on, and I help with both,” she says. A properly fitted bra, she notes, can help a woman seem 10 pounds lighter in a matter of minutes. Scylvia works with menswear, as well. Given her talent set, she is often asked to tailor suits. “Men shouldn’t be afraid to have a properly fitted suit!” she says.
example, recently she worked overnight for a long-term
In addition to her shop, Scylvia has two grown children and
client, essentially making her wedding dress from scratch
eight grandchildren. While her son and daughter both work in
because the original one did not fit properly.
other industries now, they grew up helping in her shop.
“Her original dress was not cut correctly, and it was
“I’ve built my business on having quality work done when
see-through,” Scylvia explains. “She came in at 5:30 p.m.,
you [the customer] needs it,” she says. “My motto is ‘Yes, we
when I was supposed to close at 3 p.m., and I made the
can. Just say when!’”
dress overnight—after all, I’m in a room surrounded by fabric with every fabric available to me. We did the fit at
Danese Creations is located at 3902 E. Indian School Road in
10 p.m. and her wedding day was saved.”
Phoenix. To learn more, call 602.955.1313 or follow the shop on Facebook at Facebook.com/pg/DANESECREATIONS.
ARTICLE MICHELLE EVERSON PHOTOGRAPHY WHITNEY DINOTA
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DIY ARTICLE MICHELLE GLICKSMAN PHOTOGRAPHY WHITNEY DINOTA
Makeup Looks that Transition from Day to Night
TWO FALL LOOKS CREATED BY DEBORA CAPALDI
DEBORA CAPALDI HAS ALWAYS LOVED THE SALON INDUS-
Today, Debora has been the owner of the Valley’s popular Pucci
TRY AND MAKEUP. A makeup artist who previously worked for
Salon (Pucci was one of her nicknames) for 28 years. The salon
Lancôme and taught makeup classes, she knew early on that one
moved into its current Scottsdale Road location nine years ago.
day she wanted to own a salon.
Even as the owner, Debora continues to provide makeup services.
“I’ve always loved makeup, even as a young girl. The way it
“I love colors and what they create, but I enjoy teaching people how
enhances someone’s best features—it has a way of transforming the
to simplify their makeup as well,” she says, sharing that in today’s fash-
face. It’s magical. It also has the power to boost one’s confidence and
ion world, there isn’t just one popular current makeup look.
visually express your personality. It affects your mood, whatever look
“Today we have so many different looks. You can go from smokey
is created. I love applying makeup to someone when they are relaxed
to tawny to bold to natural to fantasy. There are so many looks that are
and pampering themselves. As they wait until I finally say, ‘You can
acceptable now. But the most important thing is really teaching peo-
look now. I’m finished.’ It’s my favorite part to see their expression of
ple how to apply it and make them look and feel good,” Debora says.
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MODEL 1
This look was also designed to play up the model’s eyes.
“I carried a tawny look through her entire eye, even under her brow bone,” Debora says. “I actually brought the color almost all the way up. She has such a beautiful eye shape that I accentuated a little more into the crease. In the inner corner, I put a lot of highlight just to open the eye a bit. “She has beautiful eyes, so I carried that color underneath her eye, as well.” She then contoured her cheeks using almost the same color as on her eyes. Keeping with the tawny look, Debora lined the model’s lips and used a matte finish on her mouth using liner and lipstick that again carried through the same tones.
MODEL 2
This look was created to accentuate the model’s green eyes.
“It’s smokey but kind of a gold disco eye. It’s not too dark, so it’s something you could actually wear during the day, but it carries through the night too. It has a gold disco-y eye around the lid, with a lot of shimmer,” Debora explains. To get the look, Debora applied a toasty flat color to the crease to create more depth. A shimmery brownish copper color—perfect for fall—was brushed over the entire lid. “I didn’t put a lot under her lid, just very lightly accentuated to give her eye shape. I wanted to define the shape of her eyes,” she says. Debora applied a soft, matte cheek color, but minimal so as not to draw away from the shimmer on the eye. To finish the look, she used a flesh-color lipstick tone to bring out the natural lip color, with some clear gloss on top.
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SEPTEMBER
LIFESTYLE CALENDAR
5
includes: Sept. 7, Shallow Water;
Friday
Sept. 14, British Invasion; Sept. 21,
Dinner at The Royal Palms, featur-
LOST ‘80S LIVE FEATURES A FLOCK OF SEAGULLS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS WANG CHUNG & MORE
Dueling Pianos; Sept. 28, Sugahbeat.
ing celebrated local chefs, as well
ScottsdaleQuarter.com
as Visiting All-Star Tiffany Derry.
sees
the
Gala
Benefit
On Saturday, the Foundation will
13-15
host
JUNK IN THE TRUNK VINTAGE MARKET
20-29
Vapors, Boys Don’t Cry and Real Life
Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market
at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 5 at
brings together more than 150 vin-
FALL ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK
the historic Celebrity Theatre.
tage curators and handmade artisans
During these 10 days, diners can
LOST ‘80S LIVE presents a once-
from across the country to provide
take
in-a-lifetime, nostalgia-driven lineup
over 120,000 square feet of shopping
meals and prix-fixe menus for just
performed live on one stage, on one
enjoyment to Valley residents. With
$33 or $44 per person at partici-
epic night. Headlining the Phoenix
a reputation for featuring quality ven-
pating restaurants around the state.
tour is none other than A Flock of
dors selling unique items and inspir-
ArizonaRestaurantWeek.com
Seagulls, a group that made a major
ing design, the market continues to
splash with “I Ran (So Far Away),”
be a popular attraction for vintage
“Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of
enthusiasts across the Southwest.
You)” and many others. Everybody
JunkInTheTrunkVintageMarket.com
Celebrity Theatre
Get lost in the ‘80s with A Flock of Seagulls and special guests Wang Chung, Farrington & Mann (original vocalists of When in Rome UK), The
WestWorld of Scottsdale
Wang Chung Tonight with “Wang Chung” of course and their unforgettable tunes like “Dance Hall Days” and “Let’s Go.” The iconic ‘80s guest list continues with Farrington
14 SIPPIN' SERIES: SPANISH WINES
a
cooking
demonstration.
JamesBeard.org/TasteAmerica
Various locations
advantage
of
three-course
21 WINE WOMEN & SHOES Chateau Luxe
Fresh Start Women’s Foundation holds its Third Annual Wine Women & Shoes luncheon at Chateau Luxe.
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts
This luncheon is the Auxiliary Board’s
in Rome UK) best known for “The
Kick off the 2019-20 Sippin’ Series
signature event and serves as a key
Promise” and “Heaven Knows;” as
season with a tour of wines that have
annual fundraiser for Fresh Start
well as Boys Don’t Cry singing “I
turned Spain into a regional force
Women's Foundation and includes a
Want to Be a Cowboy;” The Vapors
to be reckoned with. Explore varied
fashion show, exclusive shopping and
singing “Turning Japanese;” and Real
regions, spirits and concepts with
more. WineWomenAndShoes.com
Life with their hits “Send Me Angel”
professionals from Young’s Market
and “Catch Me I’m Falling.”
in an intimate, fun and educational
& Mann (original vocalists of When
setting. This is a 21-plus event only.
SEP 7 -OCT 26 EIGHTH ANNUAL FALL CONCERT SERIES AT SCOTTSDALE QUARTER
ScottsdalePerformingArts.com
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22 19TH ANNUAL BEHIND THE FLAMES ANNUAL SCOTTSDALE FIREFIGHTER CHARITIES DINNER Dominick's Steakhouse
JAMES BEARD FOUNDATION’S TASTE AMERICA
Join
Various Locations
Pitcher Randy Johnson, Olympic Gold
Featuring
This three-day cross-country culi-
Medalist Misty Hyman and Musician
local bands, the event kicks off on
nary event kicks off on Thursday with
and
Saturday, Sept. 7, from 5-7 p.m.,
Raising the Bar, a reception where
be honored. Charities benefiting
and runs every Saturday through
guests can meet and mingle with
from the dinner include Vista Del
Oct. 26. The September lineup
rising star mixologists and chefs.
Camino
Scottsdale Quarter
Enjoy fall's cooler evenings during the free Fall Concert Series at Scottsdale
Quarter.
Scottsdale
firefighters
at
this annual dinner, where Hall of Fame
Rapper
Food
Isaiah
Bank,
Acosta
will
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LIFESTYLE CALENDAR Prevention Institute, Scottsdale Gateway Alliance, City of Scottsdale Youth Deployment and the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer 3-Day Walk. ptocco@scottsdalefirefighters.org
26-29 DIRECTOR'S CHOICE Orpheum Theatre
Celebrating some of Ballet Arizona Artistic Director Ib Andersen’s most beloved ballets, Director’s Choice is an evening of contemporary works that push the boundaries of ballet and includes a performance of the Victorian ice rink-inspired Les Patineurs. BalletAZ.org
27 FOURTH ANNUAL SIP, SHOP & STYLE Saks Fifth Avenue
Saks Fifth Avenue at Biltmore Fashion Park and Mom Style Lab celebrate new fall fashions at this popular event. Guests will be treated to a fashion show, styling advice, beauty update, bubbly and shopping. Special style expert Angela Keller and celebrity makeup artist Lisa Moore will share fall wardrobe and makeup trends. MomStyleLab.com
30 MONDAY NIGHT CHEF'S TABLE: RED STITCH WINE GROUP + RICH AURILIA Hotel Valley Ho
Each month, Hotel Valley Ho pairs wines or spirits with a special four-course menu created for the evening. Enjoy conversation from Executive Chef Russell LaCasce and the pairings of Red Stitch Wine Group. There will also be a special guest: owner of Red Stitch and former San Francisco Giants player Rich Aurilia. Reservations required. HotelValleyHo.com
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