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Style is more than the clothes we wear or the trends we follow—it’s the stories we tell without speaking. It’s the confidence in our walk, the intention behind our choices, and the energy we carry into the world. It’s how we live, how we create, and how we express who we truly are.
This month, we celebrate style in all its forms— from fashion and design to the way we shape our lives with elegance and authenticity. We’ve curated a collection of stories highlighting local tastemakers and visionaries who don’t just follow trends—they define them. People who embody what it means to live beautifully, intentionally, and with purpose.
September marks a transition. As summer fades and a new season begins, it’s the perfect time to reinvent, refresh, and realign. Whether it’s updating your wardrobe, changing your environment, or simply rediscovering a piece of yourself you’ve tucked away, this is your invitation to step into the next version of you—bolder, brighter, and more fully expressed.
At its core, style is about identity. So, what’s your style saying about you? My hope is that this issue inspires you to show up as your most powerful, radiant self— not just in what you wear, but in how you move through the world.
Here’s to embracing change, owning your story, and doing it all with style.
With love and gratitude,
CAMILLA
DORAND, PUBLISHER
September 2025
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Camilla Dorand | camilla.dorand@citylifestyle.com
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Paige Candee | paige.candee@citylifestyle.com
CONTRIBUTING WRITERS
Jessica Vargas, Rishma Khimji, Sienna Sinclair, Alexander Fraser, Vivian Greggory, Andres Molina
CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS
Michele Sylvester, Jessica Vargas, Christine Winter, Christina Spence, Casey Jade
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1: City Lifestyle & Braintrust celebrate the first annual Spring Into Summer Party hosted at Braintrust headquarters. 2: Braintrust Founder Kurt Ouchida and his team gather to celebrate the inaugural event. 3: Henderson City Lifestyle Publisher Crissie Bown, Kurt Ouchida, and Red Rock & South Vegas City Lifestyle Publisher Camilla Dorand. 4: Charleston Peak Winery provided wine tastings for guests. 5: Chef Moralva delighted the group with a festive Paella dish and a variety of delicious appetizers. 6: Arturo Castro Sr. with Kathryn Vergos. 7: Dustin Klein and Joe Lupo.
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Jennifer Santana, owner of Infinite Wellness, secured second place at the National Jiu-Jitsu Championship. After overcoming knee injuries through stem cell therapy, Jennifer returned to competition and later established Infinite Wellness to offer regenerative therapies and personalized care for others to have a similar transformation. Her journey from patient to competitor and clinic founder underscored the potential of advanced healing methods to support both athletic achievement and broader well-being—on and off the mat. infinitewellness.info
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Acne Clinic Las Vegas Welcomes Two New Advanced Estheticians
Acne Clinic Las Vegas by Justina has announced the addition of two new apprentices, Mercedes Rizo and Joleen Singian, to its team. Both are joining as Advanced Estheticians and, with training from Lead Advanced Esthetics Trainer Tori Prieto, are on track to become Corrective Skincare Specialists. The clinic emphasizes continued growth while maintaining its commitment to personalized, results-oriented skincare for its clients. acneclinic.co
How service, compassion, and custom creations redefine style for women seeking beauty—and confidence—from the inside out
THE SIGNATURE OF SERVICE: STYLE THAT EMPOWERS
In the world of beauty, true style is more than what meets the eye, it’s a feeling, a transformation, and, for many, a renewal of confidence. Nowhere is this more evident than at Christina Spence Hair (christinaspencelasvegas.online ), where service style and artistry combine to create life-changing results for women who are experiencing thinning hair.
Christina Spence, a hair extension specialist and self-described “confidence creator,” knows firsthand the emotional journey of hair loss--because she’s lived it. “I’ve walked this journey myself,” she shares. Her personal experience fuels her mission: to help every woman who sits in her chair feel seen, heard, and beautifully transformed.
STYLE AS COMPASSION: THE CHRISTINA SPENCE EXPERIENCE
What sets Christina apart isn’t just her technical expertise, but her approach to service. Each appointment begins with a thoughtful consultation, where Christina listens to her clients’ stories, hair history, and dreams for their look. “I ask about their lifestyle, vision, and how much maintenance they’re comfortable with,” she explains. This deep dive ensures that every color, cut, and extension placement is tailored to the individual—never a one-size-fits-all solution.
ARTICLE BY SIENNA SINCLAIR PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTINE WINTER AND CHRISTINA SPENCE
For Christina, true style means embracing authenticity. She aims for each client to walk away feeling like an enhanced version of their best self. “When it’s done right, they should feel like themselves, just elevated,” she says. The process is both an art and a partnership, with Christina guiding each woman through choices that suit her hair type, daily routine, and personality.
Perhaps the most powerful testament to Christina’s style philosophy is the impact she has on her clients’ lives. She recalls a favorite transformation: a woman who had withdrawn from social life due to thinning hair. After a gentle, customized extension application, the client was brought to tears—tears of joy and recognition. “She messaged me later saying, ‘I feel like me again.’ That’s why I do what I do,” Christina reflects.
These moments are the heart of Christina’s service style: blending technical mastery with empathy and turning hair appointments into experiences of self-discovery and renewed confidence.
Christina’s creations are defined by their natural look and feel. She has spent years perfecting methods that are gentle, discreet, and, most importantly, supportive of healthy hair. Her extensions are placed with precision, and color is custom-blended for a seamless match. The result? Transformations that are undetectable to the eye and comfortable to wear—allowing clients to move through life with conviction.
But Christina’s commitment doesn’t end with the final style. She provides ongoing support, styling education, and product guidance to ensure every client can maintain their look with ease. From curling tips to healthy hair strategies, her advice is as personalized as her services.
In the hands of Christina, style becomes a journey—not just of outward transformation, but of inner empowerment. Her blend of compassion, artistry, and education is redefining what it means to look and feel beautiful.
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• Brush gently with a detangling or extension-safe brush, starting at the ends.
• Always dry roots before bed to prevent matting.
• Schedule regular trims and moveups to keep hair looking fresh.
• Sleep on a silk pillowcase or braid hair to avoid tangling.
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It usually begins innocently enough. A casual scroll before bed, a curated carousel of “just for you” pieces, and a well-placed flash sale that appears almost too perfectly timed. In less than a minute, your order is confirmed. Tomorrow, it ships.
This is the new ritual of retail: elegant in its efficiency, frictionless by design, and powered by technologies most consumers never see. What once required a leisurely afternoon of browsing now unfolds in the palm of a hand, guided not by stylists or seasons, but by algorithms trained to know us intimately.
Yet beneath the gloss of personalization lies something far more intricate. After more than two decades in technology and cybersecurity, I have come to see fashion’s digital evolution not only as a matter of taste, but also as a matter of systems. These systems are quietly sophisticated, engineered to monitor behavior, anticipate desire, and keep us tethered to a cycle of beautifully disguised overconsumption.
Fast fashion has evolved into a global engine of speed and scale. Today’s most dominant brands operate with the precision of tech companies, responding not to creative direction but to real-time data. What once took
months to develop is now replicated and shipped in days.
Some companies, like Shein and Temu, release thousands of new items per week, using consumer engagement as a feedback loop. The consumer becomes the trend forecaster and focus group, often without realizing it.
It is a business model that rewards immediacy and thrives on volume. But its true brilliance lies in something less visible: its ability to make desire feel organic when it is anything but. What feels personal is, in fact, deeply programmed.
While these applications bring unprecedented access and convenience, they also raise significant concerns about privacy and security. Digital storefronts collect far more data than style preferences. They gather location data, device details, browsing behavior and sometimes even request access to personal photo libraries or microphones.
These are not hypothetical concerns. Major players in the fashion e-commerce space have experienced significant breaches, compromising millions of user accounts. In fashion, as in any data-rich industry, privacy is not a guarantee.
The same data-driven tools that have made fashion feel fast and disposable are reclaimed and reimagined by platforms that prioritize intention over volume. These innovations do not reject technology, they refine it.
Wardrobe management applications now use AI to help individuals rediscover what they already own. They catalog existing pieces, suggest combinations, and identify gaps with the precision of a stylist. Rental platforms offer high-end fashion without long-term commitment, extending
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WE can choose IS DISCERNMENT.”
garment life while reducing environmental impact. And luxury resale marketplaces use AI to authenticate and personalize the secondhand experience, turning sustainability into a refined process. Even virtual try-on tools and intelligent fit applications are reducing unnecessary returns and minimizing waste while restoring confidence in the digital dressing room.
Fashion has always reflected culture. Today, it also reveals our relationship with technology. What we buy, how we browse, and where we share our data, are digital signals that are shaping the future of technology and AI.
The future of style may still shimmer with innovation; the most meaningful shift will come from our sustained fulfilment.
In a world driven by acceleration, the most luxurious thing we can choose is discernment.
Rishma Khimji has spent more than 25 years in the technology sector and currently leads innovation and technology at the Las Vegas airport system. She writes about the intersection of technology, security, and modern living.
WHERE MODERN DESIGN MEETS CUTTING-EDGE CARE
ARTICLE BY VIVIAN GREGGORY
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MICHELE SYLVESTER
Radiant Smiles ( radiantsmilesnv.com ) has been a trusted dental care provider in Henderson for more than 20 years, and now, with their newly designed office serving southwest Las Vegas, they bring their signature fusion of style and advanced care to even more Southern Nevadans.
Stepping inside, you’re welcomed by an open, sunlit space alive with biophilic design and soothing color palettes. “Our office was designed to feel more like a spa than a traditional dental practice,” says Dr. Adrian Ruiz. “Every detail—from the contemporary finishes and open, airy spaces to the private treatment rooms—reflects our commitment to providing elevated care with a personal touch.”
Each element—from soft furnishings and curated artwork to private treatment suites— reinforces a thoughtful approach to dental care. “Our style reflects our philosophy: modern, meticulous, and all about making patients feel confident and cared for,” Dr. Ruiz explains. This philosophy is evident in little comforts, like lavender-infused neck wraps and plush seating, which transform dental visits into calming, even restorative experiences.
Radiant Smiles’ high-end technology is seamlessly woven into the design. Patients benefit from state-of-the-art equipment: Digital Scanners, 3D imaging, CT scans, and Laser Periodontal Therapy—all chosen to deliver precise results and maintain a refined aesthetic. “Technology is at the heart of both our results and our style,” says Dr. Ruiz. “Our technology isn’t just functional—it looks sleek and minimal, complementing the clean, sophisticated aesthetic of our space.”
Patient experience isn’t only about the latest tools—it’s the entire journey, from the soothing waiting lounge with entertainment and refreshments to customizable treatment environments featuring Netflix, modern ergonomics, and calming amenities. “Visiting the dentist doesn’t have to be stressful. We designed our office to feel like a retreat,” adds Dr. Ruiz.
Brand identity permeates every detail: crisp staff uniforms, branded artwork, and a cool, harmonious palette reinforce a polished, approachable, and luxurious atmosphere. “Our brand and style are an extension of the care we
“Our style reflects our philosophy: modern, meticulous, and all about making patients feel confident and cared for.”
provide: polished, modern, approachable, and luxurious,” Dr. Ruiz emphasizes.
Radiant Smiles understands that oral health is foundational to confidence and style. “Your smile is the ultimate style statement—it lights up your entire look,” says Dr. Ruiz. Whether through Veneers, Clear Aligners, Implants, or Smile Makeovers, every treatment is tailored to help patients look and feel their best.
With their growth into southwest, Radiant Smiles has expanded its patient-centered approach, innovative care, and attention to detail and has set a new benchmark for what a dental practice can be.
Radiant Smiles specializes in Cosmetic Dentistry, Clear Aligners, Dental Implants, Smile Makeovers, and Comprehensive Family Care. The practice also offers sameday appointments because, as Dr. Ruiz puts it, “Your dream smile shouldn’t have to wait.” This commitment to accessibility complements their focus on quality and luxury.
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Step into the future of stylish living, where smart technology and refined design work in perfect unison. Premiere Audio Video Integration ( premierelv. com ) has redefined how we think about smart homes—proving that high-tech living doesn’t disrupt interior beauty, but instead enhances it. Under the direction of President and Owner Kim Wicklund, the company designs and installs systems that merge innovative convenience with understated sophistication.
With the current design trends, a truly stylish home means more than curated art or sleek furniture. The most coveted spaces are intuitive, connected, and visually seamless—where technology serves both form and function. “Our approach is rooted in collaboration—with homeowners, interior designers, and builders—to create environments where technology enhances rather than disrupts the aesthetic,” Kim explains. That thoughtful philosophy guides every project, from initial planning to final installation. Whether it’s the secure network behind the scenes, the centralized video systems, or the immersive audio zones, each system integrates with architectural intent. Wiring and equipment are kept discreet or hidden, while speakers, screens, control panels, and even curtains are tailored to flow with the design of the home. One standout feature? The lighting.
Gone are the days of basic overheads or impractical lamps. With smart lighting systems like Lutron’s Ketra, Premiere offers illumination that adapts to your lifestyle and elevates the atmosphere. Whether it’s an energetic dinner party or a quiet evening unwinding, lighting scenes can be adjusted with simple voice commands or preset moods programmed into a phone or wall panel.
“Clients love setting the tone with just a touch, whether for a cozy movie night or a bright morning in the kitchen,” Kim says. “It becomes part of how people interact with—and enjoy—their space.”
Speaking of movie nights, no room highlights the union of technology and drama more boldly than the custom home theater featured in this residence. Designed with motorized blackout curtains, smart dimmable lights, hidden speakers, and seamless video, the room transforms at the press of a button.
“With a single command, the room darkens, the curtains part to reveal the screen, and immersive audio fills the space—delivering both drama and elegance,” Kim shares.
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