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May/June 2009 | Issue Twenty Four
 
Dallas Lifestyle Arbiters
Looking to learn the low-down on the city’s movers and shakers? Herein lies the prize, with a most proper offering of decadent Dallas details from the stars of the scene. From top-notch entertainment and cutting-edge skincare to expert edification on style and fitness, these ladies and gents have the know-how for all things high-brow.
 
 
Bridget Boggess
Seeking stylish consultation?  Behold Boggess…that’s Bridget Boggess, the founder of Dress Marie, a company offering exclusive style consulting, wardrobe management, and personal shopping services.  Bridget’s work allows her the ability to connect over clothes in a way that reaches deeply into the lives of her clients. “I love to make everyone look and feel their best.  I feel that I’m really helping people find their inner self by dressing them on the outside; it’s very rewarding for me.”  A native of the Dallas area with a background in dance performance, the stylist retains a love for the beauty of theatrical costumes, Hollywood glamour, and vintage clothing.  For Bridget, Dallas provides some of the most diverse and easily acquired offerings, culturally and artistically speaking.  “There’s such an abundance of interesting people and interesting restaurants, and we’re definitely the fashion capital of the South. There’s that influence from every angle, I would say. 
 
Bridget Boggess
 
  Fashion and art is a lot more accessible here, and I love Dallas because you don’t have to go far to get all of those things.”  For focused fashion assistance, this pro necessarily knows.

Visit: www.DressMarie.com
 
 
Guillaume Coutheillas
 
DJ Guillaume
His craft involves cutting a mean rug, yet DJ Guillaume happens to be the man behind the music.  A world-traveled DJ and entertainer based in Dallas, and the founder of Lifestyle Design Services, Guillaume literally runs the show, from strategic planning pre-event to working the crowd whilst the fete unfolds.  From the beaches of Mexico and Saint Barts to the mountains of Colorado, Guillaume brings forth stylish renderings of song in the most luxurious of locales and, of course, finds Dallas to be amongst the top of the opulent.  “In Dallas, people always dress up and their hair is always done, it’s always washed!” laughs Guillaume.  “The dining situation here is amazing, and it’s part of what makes the city attractive.  When my family comes from Europe, they love the food here.”  Guillaume’s work allows for a great deal of creative freedom and provides him the opportunity for interacting with interesting individuals in a variety of exquisite environments. 
 
  “I get to make people dance!  It’s doing something that brings energy and happiness.  I do birthdays, weddings, and celebrations for charities so there’s a great energy surrounding the work.”  A lover of fashion himself, Guillaume particularly enjoys traveling the miles in high style.  “I do a lot of fashion-related events and at times I’ll even become part of the show, I’ll wear whatever is part of the theme or be involved in the design.”  With DJ Guillaume as the pulse of the party, it’s never the same old song.

Visit: www.LifestyleDS.com
 
 
D’Andra Simmons
Had a hard night?  Fortunately, femme, D’Andra Simmons’s pristine products offer relief from the plight.  The founder of Hard Night Good Morning, Simmons’ turns out Facial Cocktail serums, moisturizers, cleansers, masques, and toners in a line that has become one of the most refreshingly renowned on the market. Dissatisfied in her search for substantial skin care, Simmons launched her own beauty line in 2007 with more than a decade of experience in the nutrition and skin care industries and the desire to create formulas boasting integrity and purity.  During her travels to South America, Africa, and China, Simmons has sourced the most comprehensive essential oils and botanical extracts, including Camelia Sinesis Leaf oil, Honey Bush Tea, and Acai, amongst other exquisite ingredients.  Simmons’ revolutionary Hard Night Good Morning line is the product of her skillful efforts to combining these natural elements with cutting-edge components. 
 
D’Andra Simmons
 
  Savvy in business and a most generous giver in areas beyond, Simmons is intrinsically invested in cultivating philanthropic endeavors and supporting charitable organizations.  “My heart is all about service and giving back to the community.  You have to have a selfless nature to be able to have the true blessings of life.”  And life, as it is in Dallas, for Simmons, is quite divine.  “We have a mixture of New York and LA in the Southwest.  We have glamorous women that love stylish clothes.  We have this fabulous new arts center, the Winspear Opera House and Performing Arts Center that is going to put us on the map as one of the best cites in America.  We have a lot of people here that are very well-traveled, well-spoken, and well-educated.”  Well-said of D, D’Andra!

Hard Night Good Morning is available online and at The Spa at the Stoneleigh and The Ritz-Carlton Spa.

Visit: www.DAndraSimmons.com
 
 
Will Amason
 
Will Amason
There’s a wealth of worth when it comes to getting stylishly in shape.  Thankfully, the gem of all gyms has made its divine debut in Dallas.  Equinox Fitness Clubs, named “Best Gym in America” by Fitness Magazine, recently opened its Highland Park location and will open another in Preston Hollow this fall.  Getting fit has never been more fabulously feasible, thanks to Will Amason, one of the industry’s top personal trainers and Equinox’s exclusive fitness specialist.  As manager of group fitness at Equinox, Amason’s role is to oversee all group classes offered at the gym, from yoga to cycling to boxing and beyond.  In this regard, his contributions are beyond measure and are perfectly in line with the company’s exclusive and all-encompassing focus on fitness and health.  “What sets Equinox apart is its vision and its ability to offer very creative innovative programming that is current,” says Amason. 
 
“Each club is challenged to continually come up with new programs and each Equinox has such keen talent all the way around.”  For Amason, the true value lies in providing comprehensive services that address a myriad of needs for his clients.  “At Equinox, our instructors deliver an educational experience and a workout experience, and are essentially entertaining the client for an hour,” says Amason.  “Being a fitness trainer, it’s very rewarding to deliver that experience.”  For fitness that hits every notch, flock to Equinox

Visit: www.EquinoxFitness.com
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