Amahlia Stevens
1. If you had a different career, what would you do?
Be a painter.
2. What’s your most prized possession?
An original Lino-cut by my favorite illustrator, François Berthoud, depicting a CHLOE dress from 1994.
3. Favorite drink?
Fresh coconut water.
4. What are you cutting out because of the economy?
Excess.
5. Fantasy purchase?
A group of prints by Louise Bourgeois that I saw at ArtBasel.
6. What can’t you live without?
Love and saltwater.
7. What’s next on your “to do” list?
Meet my girlfriends for Champagne at sunset.
8. Biggest regret?
I don’t regret; I learn.
9. Cause that you’re most interested/involved in?
Heal The Bay. Vitamin A is donating a portion of the new Eco-Chic GREEN BiKini collection to Heal The Bay.
10. Your dream day in OC?
A morning swim in the ocean at its warmest, early morning yoga with Josh, few hours of hiking in Laguna, another ocean swim, then sunset snacks at the Montage.
11. Favorite place for breakfast?
Ramos House in San Juan Capistrano.
12. What was the best day of your life?
There are too many good answers not just one.
13. Last concert that you went to?
The Ziggens.
14. Favorite vacation spot?
Anywhere on a pristine beach where I can swim.
15. What do you love and hate about Orange County?
I love the hills and the coves and the sunshine; don’t love the development of planned communities that wipe out authentic California architecture and landscape.
16. Favorite books?
Art historical novels.
17. Favorite restaurants in Orange County
Vine in San Clemente, TABU in Laguna Beach.
18. Biggest professional accomplishment?
Developing the first Vitamin A collection made from 100% recycled nylon yarns!
19. What’s your biggest fear?
Fear itself.
20. Secret most people don’t know about you.
I was a swimsuit model way back in the day.
