Innholdsfortegnelse for February 2023 i Luxury Trending Magazine

Make-Up Artist: TAKIA SCOTT @sophisticatedimages and SEAN JAN VELANO @janvelano Hair Stylist: SIMON TORREZ Creative Director: ROSALINA TRAN LYDSTER @rosalinalydster Jewelry By: DIAMANTE BY ROSALINA Rosalina’s Assistant: JASMINE NGUYEN and CHIEU ANH NGUYEN BTS Photographer: BRANDON JAMES @man.behindthecam Videographer Assistant: VANESSA HERBRUGER Copy Editor: KIEDO VILLANUEVA @kei_villanueva Art Director: NIGEL JOHN DEL MUNDO @nigeldelmundo Public Relations: RASHENA FRANKLIN Executive Producer: QIANA JAMES @qianajames Photographer: VINCENT GOTTI @vinniegotti Photographed at: CIEL Restaurant & Lounge in Houston TX @cielhtx Maria Moncada Alaoui is the General Manager at BMW of West Houston. Starting in the automotive industry in an administrative role more than 25 years ago, she worked her way up to management and has been with BMW for 15 years. In her current role, she is responsible for the operational and financial…

Make-Up Artist: SEAN JEAN VELANO @janvelano Hair Stylist: DENISE EAST @denise_thestylist.2 Creative Director: ROSALINA TRAN LYDSTER @rosalinalydster Jewelry By: DIAMANTE BY ROSALINA Rosalina’s Assistant: JASMINE NGUYEN and CHIEU ANH NGUYEN BTS Photographer: BRANDON JAMES @man.behindthecam Videographer Assistant: VANESSA HERBRUGER Copy Editor: KIEDO VILLANUEVA @kei_villanueva Art Director: NIGEL JOHN DEL MUNDO @nigeldelmundo Public Relations: RASHENA FRANKLIN Executive Producer: QIANA JAMES @qianajames Photographer: VINCENT GOTTI @vinniegotti Photographed at: CIEL Restaurant & Lounge in Houston TX @cielhtx Johnte’ Archer-Adotama, JD is the founder and CEO of J. Archer Insurance Group/Archer Commercial Insurance Group, a multi-national independent insurance brokerage, and notable Arthur J. Gallagher Connect Partner, AON and Willis Towers Watson Diversity Solution partner. Raised by a village of strong men and women, who at different times in her life made sure she was safe…

Creative Director: ROSALINA TRAN LYDSTER @rosalinalydster Jewelry By: DIAMANTE BY ROSALINA Rosalina’s Assistant: JASMINE NGUYEN and CHIEU ANH NGUYEN BTS Photographer: BRANDON JAMES @man.behindthecam Videographer Assistant: VANESSA HERBRUGER Copy Editor: KIEDO VILLANUEVA @kei_villanueva Art Director: NIGEL JOHN DEL MUNDO @nigeldelmundo Public Relations: RASHENA FRANKLIN Executive Producer: QIANA JAMES @qianajames Photographer: VINCENT GOTTI @vinniegotti Photographed at: CIEL Restaurant & Lounge in Houston TX @cielhtx Dr. CleRenda McGrady is a wife, mother of four, philanthropist, online private school teacher, and entrepreneur. As the founder of ReNew Coaching Center, CleRenda firmly believes that when we renew our thoughts, we transform our lives. The creator of several women’s self-development initiatives such as the full day masterclass “The Esther Experience” and the eight week course “Wise Wives Win,” she is passionate about teaching, supporting, and inspiring…

HMUA: VICTORIA VILLA @victoriavilla_ Creative Director: ROSALINA TRAN LYDSTER @rosalinalydster Jewelry By: DIAMANTE BY ROSALINA Rosalina’s Assistant: JASMINE NGUYEN and CHIEU ANH NGUYEN BTS Photographer: BRANDON JAMES @man.behindthecam Videographer Assistant: VANESSA HERBRUGER Copy Editor: KIEDO VILLANUEVA @kei_villanueva Art Director: NIGEL JOHN DEL MUNDO @nigeldelmundo Public Relations: RASHENA FRANKLIN Executive Producer: QIANA JAMES @qianajames Photographer: VINCENT GOTTI @vinniegotti Photographed at: CIEL Restaurant & Lounge in Houston TX @cielhtx April Marie Salazar has always had a natural talent for storytelling and a drive for creating change. That talent and drive turned into a passion for books, children’s and novels alike. As a published author, she now gets to share her written stories with the world. She is the owner and founder of RAZALAS Publishing LLC, where she’s published three amazing children’s books…

Make-Up Artist: ALEX MASON @alexreigh Hair Stylist: TAKIA SCOTT @sophisticatedimages Creative Director: ROSALINA TRAN LYDSTER @rosalinalydster Jewelry By: DIAMANTE BY ROSALINA Rosalina’s Assistant: JASMINE NGUYEN and CHIEU ANH NGUYEN BTS Photographer: BRANDON JAMES @man.behindthecam Videographer Assistant: VANESSA HERBRUGER Copy Editor: KIEDO VILLANUEVA @kei_villanueva Art Director: NIGEL JOHN DEL MUNDO @nigeldelmundo Public Relations: RASHENA FRANKLIN Executive Producer: QIANA JAMES @qianajames Photographer: VINCENT GOTTI @vinniegotti Photographed at: CIEL Restaurant & Lounge in Houston TX @cielhtx Michael Vo is a tenured industry professional with over 15 years of experience directing the planning and management of multimillion dollar restaurant and food service operations. His passions led him to complete his education at the University of Houston - Conrad Hilton College of Hotel and Restaurant Management. His experience includes leadership and General Manager roles at…

Models: PEGGY DUNCAN and ALAYSIA CLEMONS @peggyduncan & @alaysiaclemons Featured Fashion Designer: CELESTIAL @drea.bydesign Fashion Stylist: JONATHAN SAN JUAN @jonathan.designs Hair Stylist: BRANDON HOFFMAN @brandonjh MUA: ANDREA OROZCO @artistrybydre Featured Jewelry Designer: BARBARA LEE SYCIP @barbaraleedesignsltd Featured Pastry Chef: DORENE TAN MUZII @bychefd Videographer: CineCTRLMedia @cineCTRL Art Director: NIGEL JOHN DEL MUNDO @nigeldelmundo Photographer: VINCENT GOTTI @vinniegotti Shot on Location: K-Café Patisserie and Tea House @kcafeteahouse…

Hair Stylist: BLO POAST OAK @blopostoak Creative Director: ROSALINA TRAN LYDSTER @rosalinalydster Rosalina’s Assistant: JASMINE NGUYEN and CHIEU ANH NGUYEN BTS Photographer: BRANDON JAMES @man.behindthecam Videographer Assistant: VANESSA HERBRUGER Copy Editor: KIEDO VILLANUEVA @kei_villanueva Art Director: NIGEL JOHN DEL MUNDO @nigeldelmundo Public Relations: RASHENA FRANKLIN Executive Producer: QIANA JAMES @qianajames Photographer: VINCENT GOTTI @vinniegotti Photographed at: CIEL Restaurant & Lounge in Houston TX @cielhtx Melanie Dinh of Melanie Dinh Realty is prepared to help her clients make the best decisions, whether they’re buying their dream home or selling a current property. Melanie loves helping others build wealth through real estate. Her local areas of expertise include River Oaks, Tanglewood, Rice Military, Houston Heights, Midtown, Oak Forest, Spring Branch, Memorial, and downtown Houston. She attributes her parents’ influence and experience as…

Creative Director: ROSALINA TRAN LYDSTER @rosalinalydster Jewelry By: DIAMANTE BY ROSALINA Rosalina’s Assistant: JASMINE NGUYEN and CHIEU ANH NGUYEN BTS Photographer: BRANDON JAMES @man.behindthecam Videographer Assistant: VANESSA HERBRUGER Copy Editor: KIEDO VILLANUEVA @kei_villanueva Art Director: NIGEL JOHN DEL MUNDO @nigeldelmundo Public Relations: RASHENA FRANKLIN Executive Producer: QIANA JAMES @qianajames Photographer: VINCENT GOTTI @vinniegotti Photographed at: CIEL Restaurant & Lounge in Houston TX @cielhtx Perla M. Guerra is the founder and creative designer of the fashion brand “Perla la Baroque.” She creates custom-made textile pieces that carry the message “I am PLB” as a reminder that we are all powerful, loved, and blessed, and we must believe in ourselves. Perla also is the cofounder and CEO of Kartal Construction Company, which specializes in all types of concrete foundation work. She graduated from…

Make-Up Artist: ALEX MASON @alexreigh Hair Stylist: PAKIS KANTALAS Creative Director: ROSALINA TRAN LYDSTER @rosalinalydster Rosalina’s Assistant: JASMINE NGUYEN and CHIEU ANH NGUYEN BTS Photographer: BRANDON JAMES @man.behindthecam Videographer Assistant: VANESSA HERBRUGER Copy Editor: KIEDO VILLANUEVA @kei_villanueva Art Director: NIGEL JOHN DEL MUNDO @nigeldelmundo Public Relations: RASHENA FRANKLIN Executive Producer: QIANA JAMES @qianajames Photographer: VINCENT GOTTI @vinniegotti Photographed at: CIEL Restaurant & Lounge in Houston TX @cielhtx Harriet Gertner is passionate about “giving back,” and the charitable causes she supports. After her first husband, Larry Rosmarin, suffered and died from diabetes and kidney failure, Harriet made it her mission to help defeat diabetes in America, while helping others also battling the disease. She was just 38 years old at the time. When the American Diabetes Association honored Harriet for her unwavering…

@rosalinalydster HMUA: ARTEMIO IBARRA @art_ibarra Copy Editor: KIEDO VILLANUEVA @kei_villanueva Art Director: NIGEL JOHN DEL MUNDO @nigeldelmundo Floral Designer: ALAN TADO @noovobloom Photographer: VINCENT GOTTI @vinniegotti Rosalina Tran Lydster is a Vietnamese third-generation jewelry designer who currently resides in the Bay Area, California. She is the owner of Diamante’ by Rosalina. She credits her mom, who had a great sense of style, for her love and knowledge of design. “My mom dressed socialites and dignitaries in Saigon throughout the 1960s. As a trendsetter, she was tough, but kind, and always delivered on promises. Her success came from her creativity, and never accepting ‘no’ for an answer.” Rosalina is well-known for her collection throughout Neiman Marcus, and has been named one of the official jewelers for the Academy Awards. In 2008,…

Make-Up: ALEX MASON @alexreigh Hair: NAY MONROE @_naymonroe Jewelry: NVSME “Fly In Love” Collection @shopnvsmejewelry Dress: CHASTITY SEREAL @chastitysereal Creative Director: ROSALINA TRAN LYDSTER @rosalinalydster BTS Photographer: BRANDON JAMES @man.behindthecam Videographer Assistant: VANESSA HERBRUGER Copy Editor: KIEDO VILLANUEVA @kei_villanueva Art Director: NIGEL JOHN DEL MUNDO @nigeldelmundo Public Relations: RASHENA FRANKLIN Photographer: VINCENT GOTTI @vinniegotti Photographed at: CIEL RESTAURANT & LOUNGE in Houston Texas Award-winning TV producer turned media personality Alexis “Fly” Jones’ name initially made airwaves when she served as a Top 10 market producer for KHOU Ch.11’s “Great Day Houston” with host Deborah Duncan, for 8 years. In 2021, she became a household name when she stepped from behind the camera to the front as a cast member and fan-favorite from Will Packer’s hit show “Ready To Love: Season…

HMUA: SEAN JAN VELANO @janvelano Creative Director: ROSALINA TRAN LYDSTER @rosalinalydster Jewelry By: DIAMANTE BY ROSALINA Rosalina’s Assistant: JASMINE NGUYEN and CHIEU ANH NGUYEN BTS Photographer: BRANDON JAMES @man.behindthecam Videographer Assistant: VANESSA HERBRUGER Copy Editor: KIEDO VILLANUEVA @kei_villanueva Art Director: NIGEL JOHN DEL MUNDO @nigeldelmundo Public Relations: RASHENA FRANKLIN Executive Producer: QIANA JAMES @qianajames Photographer: VINCENT GOTTI @vinniegotti Photographed at: CIEL Restaurant & Lounge in Houston TX @cielhtx Petra Bergstein-Higby is the President and co-founder of the San Francisco, California based, The Caviar Co. When she and sister, Saskia started the company, their mission was to make caviar “more approachable.” The Texas natives also opened a champagne and caviar-tasting room in Tiburon, California. Those who know her best would not be surprised to learn Petra was happy to remain in the…

Make-Up Artist: ALEX MASON @alexreigh Hair Stylist: TAKIA SCOTT @sophisticatedimages Creative Director: ROSALINA TRAN LYDSTER @rosalinalydster Jewelry By: DIAMANTE BY ROSALINA Rosalina’s Assistant: JASMINE NGUYEN and CHIEU ANH NGUYEN Clothes Provided by: BANANA REPUBLIC @bananarepublic BTS Photographer: BRANDON JAMES @man.behindthecam Videographer Assistant: VANESSA HERBRUGER Copy Editor: KIEDO VILLANUEVA @kei_villanueva Art Director: NIGEL JOHN DEL MUNDO @nigeldelmundo Public Relations: RASHENA FRANKLIN Executive Producer: QIANA JAMES @qianajames Photographer: VINCENT GOTTI @vinniegotti Photographed at: CIEL Restaurant & Lounge in Houston TX @cielhtx Victoria Tai, also known as Flower Queen, is the Principal of Winward Home, the finest home décor destination offering the best selection of deluxe faux floral arrangements and complementing décor accessories. Born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area, Victoria has traveled and lived throughout Asia, including Tokyo, Hong Kong,…

Make-Up Artist: TAKIA SCOTT @sophisticatedimages and SEAN JAN VELANO @janvelano Hair Stylist: SIMON TORREZ Creative Director: ROSALINA TRAN LYDSTER @rosalinalydster Jewelry By: DIAMANTE BY ROSALINA Rosalina’s Assistant: JASMINE NGUYEN and CHIEU ANH NGUYEN BTS Photographer: BRANDON JAMES @man.behindthecam Videographer Assistant: VANESSA HERBRUGER Copy Editor: KIEDO VILLANUEVA @kei_villanueva Art Director: NIGEL JOHN DEL MUNDO @nigeldelmundo Public Relations: RASHENA FRANKLIN Executive Producer: QIANA JAMES @qianajames Photographer: VINCENT GOTTI @vinniegotti Photographed at: CIEL Restaurant & Lounge in Houston TX @cielhtx Lissette Kadlecek is the Chief Operating Officer of Greater Houston Roofing, LLC. She has received accolades for streamlining operations, increasing profits, and maximizing market penetration. With over 17 years of corporate experience in the oil and gas, and commercial and industrial construction industries, she is a decisive leader who promotes operational improvements. Finding success…

Make-Up Artist: BELAAN BEAUTY @belaanbeauty Hair Stylist: D MITCHELL SALON @dainamitchell Copy Editor: KIEDO VILLANUEVA @kei_villanueva Art Director: NIGEL JOHN DEL MUNDO @nigeldelmundo Public Relations: RASHENA FRANKLIN Photographer: JOANNA BOOTH @sanguineportraiture Qiana James is the founder of Friendly Faces Senior Care. Having aspired to be an entrepreneur since she was eight years old, she was finally able to make that dream a reality in 2010 when she formed Friendly Faces. The agency provides private pay in-home caregiver services for seniors; ensuring they can live independent, happy lives in the comfort of their own homes with dignity and grace. Qiana and Friendly Faces have been honored with several awards and acknowledgments, including Provider of Choice, Employer of Choice, Top Home Care for Houston award, Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Company in America…