Table of contents for Winter 2022 in Chic Compass

It feels like the world is in some odd supercharged energy field right now. I can’t explain it, but I can certainly feel it! I am experiencing it daily in so many areas of my life. I am pretty sure I am not alone in this feeling. At this writing, we are about to soar into 2022, and we pulled out all stops this time to bring you some intriguing stories. We have the multi-talented Debbie Gibson as our cover for this edition, and she exemplifies what can happen when you have immense talent and business acumen. She is a true role model for future generations of female performers. It was such a delight and honor to have her grace our cover. Then we whisk you off to London for…

Fashion Week powered by Art Hearts Fashion was held in Los Angeles October 14th – 17th, 2021, where national and international designers presented their collections for the spring/summer looks of 2022. A vast array of designers, insiders, and celebrities attended this spectacular event, where we received a preview of what will be fashionable for spring/summer 2022 … and the designs were striking. Chic Compass was thrilled to cover this show and give you a sneak peek of the creations from these amazing designers bringing you the latest season trends.…

Wanda Luna is the owner and director of Universal Furniture Design LLC, a minority-owned company established November 30, 2013. The company’s philosophy is to provide quality products, superior workmanship, exceptional service, affordable prices, a reasonable time frame, and loyalty regarding furniture design and manufacture. Her company’s services include furniture reupholstery, furniture restoration, furniture refinishing, drapery, manufacturing of furnishings, and custom furniture. It also includes pickup, delivery, and installation. Its primary customers are hotels, restaurants, bars, nightclubs, medical facilities, and also private residences. Most of their work involves custom furniture, reupholstery, and draperies for local casinos and restaurants, with the majority of their business referrals coming from repeat customers and word of mouth. Wanda is also a board member of the Hospitality Network Board and has been its Vice President for…

Anna Gupta is a high-end luxury brand for women founded by Designer & Stylist and Model Anna Gupta. Anna attended the Fashion Design School in Los Angeles and is now based there. She is originally from Russia, where she showed a passion for the arts and creating from an early age. Anna presented her collections, and in December 2019, she won four Awards for her garments at the Graduation Fashion Show “Gold Thimble.” In 2020, she created her brand Anna Gupta, with a mission to provide high fashion pieces that are unique one-of-a-kind designs. Anna was honored to debut her couture collection at the Los Angeles Fashion Week in October 2021, where she received accolades. Tell us about your show. What was your inspiration for your collection? “When I…

It takes a certain type of personality and desire to be an independent representative of manufacturers, and Mitch Zerg fits that bill without a doubt. Mitch created MZA in 1985, a manufacturers rep firm specializing in products for the architectural and design community with an emphasis on hospitality design products. It seemed to be in Mitch’s blood from the very beginning having come from two generations of furniture and showroom professionals that preceded him. In fact, his mother, Phyllis Zerg, ran a beautiful showroom in Los Angeles called Cal-Mode that was instrumental in getting him an appointment to meet with the owners of Cal-Mode to be a sales rep, and the third generation was born! Currently, MZA represents a host of impressive brands offering furniture lines for both interior and…

As the cover of this edition of Chic Compass magazine, fabulous, talented Debbie Gibson brings your attention to the idea that you can create the life you want if you work hard and follow your heart. Like her, we all have dreams, and like others in this magazine, you will see how they have succeeded. And that is what this issue of Chic Compass magazine is all about … following your heart. Once again, our multi-talented writers have done a splendid job bringing us stories that demonstrate how that has played a part in many lives. In this same vein, it is our pleasure to share Ann Parenti’s delightful winding tale of how she became the publisher of Chic Compass magazine and Wanda Luna’s story of becoming the owner of…

In true Debbie Gibson fashion, 2021 ended on a high note, entirely on-brand for the eternally electric youth - with a pajama party. Her “live” Q & A CAMEO event brought together fans and former music mentors to celebrate the 35th anniversary of “Only in My Dreams,” the debut single that turned a 16-year-old Long Island musical theater prodigy into the “original pop princess.” It capped off a year Gibson could only have imagined in her wildest dreams. Literally. In the last year, Gibson landed her first co-headlining Las Vegas residency at the Venetian with New Kids on the Block’s Joey McIntyre; released The Body Remembers, her first original pop album in 20 years, and debuted “Christmas Star,” her very first self-penned Christmas single, all through her own label Stargirl…

Have you ever met an Earth Angel? I believe I did when I was introduced to David Robeck, President/CEO of Bridge – Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. What makes him so unique, you might ask? As a start, he straightened out the nonprofit’s mess when he joined it and made it increasingly profitable by obtaining a national accreditation and improving stakeholder relationships, which enabled Bridge to purchase a second location at 4221 McLeod Drive in 2018. Redesigning and overseeing the new reconstruction of the 46,000 sq. ft. building (the former Silver State Schools Credit Union headquarters) was a formidable task that allowed him to focus on setting up a large number of shelter beds for adults in outpatient treatment. Where did this drive come from? Brought to Las Vegas as…

Muscles and mascara. A cowboy hat and nail polish. Disco balls, line dancing, and a stepladder. It’s a list of ingredients that you'd never expect to find in a one-man country show. But that’s how young singer Chase Brown rolls, and the hot Texas native somehow manages to make it all work. Sin City’s reigning "rhinestone cowboy" has been gaining popularity and notoriety like never before. So, it only seems fitting that he’s packing them in at a brand-new residency inside NOTORIETY Live, a popular downtown music venue at the corner of Fremont Street and Las Vegas Boulevard. With twenty years of performances under his flashy belt buckle, Chase has earned a loyal following of fans from several different musical genres. He appeals to both young and old, gay and…

When talking about “wine country,” many think of Napa, Sonoma, and even Paso Robles and Monterey County. There is more. So much more. Just north of Santa Barbara, you will find The Sta. Rita Hills encompassing the small towns of Lompoc, Buellton, and Solvang. The Sta. Rita Hills is part of the larger Santa Ynez Valley AVA, located between the towns of Lompoc and Buellton, with the Purisima Hills on the north and the Santa Rosa Hills on the south. From its creation in 2001 through 2006, the wine appellation was officially named Santa Rita Hills AVA. The Formal name change resulted from a protest by and negotiations with Vina Santa Rita. This substantial Chilean wine producer was concerned about the AVA name diluting its international brand value. In…