I believe Substantial lifestyle experiences can inspire people to connect to craftsmanship, beautiful design, philanthropy, and nature-inspired food, but importantly, connect to other people. Life style is an authentic reflection of our values, and I create experiences that help people distill their values, and love their life.
Mahin
Clear your calendar! Substantial Living's exclusive mindful style and cuisine workshop kicks off on April 22nd. Fashion designer Kamila Dmowska will showcase her approach to design and women's fashion. Special discounts will be offered at the event for Kamila's boutique dresses. Mahin Arastu's Eating with Meaning cuisine features healthy and nature-inspired beautiful foods. Napa winemaker, Cody Ewers, will be showcasing small-lot, socially conscious artisan wines from Preamble Winery. Multi-talented Justine Li will be playing violin. Join us for a stylish curated event with lots of Substantial conversation about food, fashion, music and wine! A percentage of profits will be donated to a non-profit orphanage abroad as we believe in moving towards being a Substantial, mindful global community.
Mahin believes that in today's world we are encouraged with values of individualism and monetary success, and while good, it leaves us disconnected in other ways. In her life, authentic connection came from food, travel, and philanthropic experiences, where people could connect to eachother regardless of status, ethnicity, religion, etc. She presents new and exciting Eastern cuisine and flavors and history, savory spices and dishes mixed with Western ideas. Substantial Living will teach you how to appreciate culinary art and relinquish any food-related apprehensions, practice the art of conversation, and experience food and spaces differently. These discoveries will open up a new world, where cooking and entertaining, will become a part of your substantial lifestyle, and inspire you to connect with people in a more sustainable way.
Mahin Arastu has a BS in Neurobiology, Physiology, and Behavior Science from the University of California, Davis and an MBA from Babson College. Her research in neuroscience has been published in NY Times, Wall Street Journal, and Fortune Magazine, as well as prominent scientific journals. Mahin lives in Russian Hill, San Francisco. She loves the ocean, running, cooking, design, reading, music, people and traveling.
Kamila believes a quality dress with a good fit shouldn't be a luxury when it's an everyday necessity. After many years of frustration of not being able to find a good quality designer dress that doesn't cost a fortune, she decided to start her own brand- Kamila Dmowska exclusively based online. Kamila creates dresses from luxury materials in modern silhouttes that will become your wardrobe staples. All dresses are made and manufactured in New York's garment district and sold direct to consumers online making high- end fashion accesible to young professional women. Women wearing Kamila's dresses can effortlessly transition from work to last minute event.
Kamila Dmowska studied Fashion Design at Parsons the New School of Design, International School of Costume and Fashion Design and completed international business at SFSU. Her designs were featured at Vogue, Soma, In Style, Gala magazine and San Francisco Chronicle. Kamila lives in San Francisco and calls her favorite island Manhatann where she frequetly visit for work and time off. She is addicted to morning coffee, yoga and fashion.
www.mahinarastu.com www.kamiladmowska.com
