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Harajuku Girl: Natalia Fabia

By Kathryn Romeyn | Photography by Ethan Pines | Riviera magazine | September 2, 2010

Punk pixie—and new O.C. res—Natalia Fabia provokes in paint

If Orange County’s homegrown punk princess, Gwen Stefani, picked up a paintbrush, the result might look something like Cherokee Geisha, a bold yet graceful composition of a chic, Harajuku-esque siren. But the pretty, pink-haired painter behind the work is actually Natalia Fabia, Costa Mesa’s newest artistic provocateur. read more

Neighborhood Eats: Summer House

By Stefanie Phan | Photography by Edward Duarte | Riviera magazine | September 2, 2010

CdM’s got a new neighborhood hotspot good enough for mom

Corona del Mar’s newest eatery, Summer House (2744 E. Coast Hwy., CdM, 949.612.7700), fits so well into the quaint beach-town you’d think the three-month-old resto channeling a cozy East Coast vibe has been here all along. The eatery comes from husband-and-wife team Mark and Cindy Holechek, who ran Bungalow a few doors down and Cabana in Laguna Beach. read more

Celeb Profile: Naomi Watts

By Kevin Gray | Images by Sheryl Nields/Copious Management | Riviera magazine | September 1, 2010

The alluring Naomi Watts has seduced David Lynch, Woody Allen and... King Kong. But can the famously fragile beauty kick it up Angelina-style in her next role as real-life spy Valerie Plame?
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Restaurant Review: Raya

By Troy Johnson | Photography by Edward Duarte | Riviera magazine | September 1, 2010

Global Mexican food star Richard Sandoval finally brings it home with Raya at the Ritz-Carlton read more

Make The Cut

Photography by Warwick Saint | Styling by Gianne Couji at Kramer + Kramer | Riviera magazine | September 1, 2010

Form follows texture...dare to rock it this fall!

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The High Life: Bluemarine & Michael Kors

Photography by David Drebin, daviddrebin.com | Styling by Mindy Saad, celestineagency.com | Riviera magazine | September 1, 2010

As luxury returns, the drama unfolds...

View full-sized images HERE! read more

O.C. Real Estate 2010: Hot 'Hood in 2011?

Burning Question: What neighborhood do you think will be hot in 2011?

“Lido Isle! Lido was the last to feel the recession and is selling in all price ranges, with beach cottages in the $1,250,000 range up to multimillion dollar luxurious bayfront homes. Where else can you find beaches, tennis courts, boat docks, parks, playgrounds and privacy in close proximity to world-class shopping and restaurants?” –Alison McCormick, Teles Properties read more

Art of the Surf: Wolfgang Bloch

By Daniella Walsh | Photography by Sal Owen | Riviera magazine | August 30, 2010

Laguna artist Wolfgang Bloch’s ocean vistas are hot properties in O.C.—and in NYC, too

Undulating waves resembling the windblown sand of a beach border a pitch-black sky and a small, brushed suggestion of a breaking wave. This vista has been conjured up by Ecuadorian-born artist Wolfgang Bloch—and “conjured” may be most accurate word, since the work is not only a painting. read more

Wine Guide: Sommelier René Chazottes

By Virginia Namkung | Photography by Sal Owen | Riviera magazine | August 30, 2010

The Pacific Club’s super sommelier, René Chazottes, prescribes a glass of wine a day. We’ll drink to that! read more

Help for Haiti: Don't Forget Pendant

By Erin Magner | Riviera magazine | August 26, 2010

Judith Leiber and actress Maria Bello have unveiled the “Don’t Forget” pendant ($95) in support of the Haiti chapter of women’s rights charity Vital Voices. All profits will help bring education, networking opportunities and other initiatives to Haitian women.

Available at judithleiber.com. read more

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