/* ==========================================================================
   AURELIA LUXURY BOUDOIR & PINUP PHOTOGRAPHY - STYLESHEET
   Inspired by jenniferwilliams.com editorial aesthetic
   ========================================================================== */

:root {
  --font-serif: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-script: 'Pinyon Script', cursive;
  --font-sans: 'DM Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  --bg-primary: #FAF8F5;
  --bg-secondary: #F3EFEA;
  --bg-dark: #141312;
  --bg-card: #FFFFFF;
  
  --text-dark: #1D1C1A;
  --text-muted: #66625D;
  --text-light: #FAF8F5;
  
  --accent-gold: #C5A059;
  --accent-gold-hover: #B08B43;
  --accent-taupe: #A38B78;
  --accent-rose: #D1B2A5;
  --accent-sand: #EADBCE;
  
  --border-light: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
  --border-subtle: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
  
  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 15px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 45px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
  
  --transition: all 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

/* Base & Reset */
* {
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  background-color: var(--bg-primary);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.7;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: inherit;
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

ul {
  list-style: none;
}

.container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 24px;
}

.section-padding {
  padding: 100px 0;
}

.bg-alt {
  background-color: var(--bg-secondary);
}

.text-center {
  text-align: center;
}

.mt-4 {
  margin-top: 2.5rem;
}

/* Typography Hierarchy */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.section-subtitle {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.section-title {
  font-size: 2.8rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.script-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: block;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
}

.section-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.gold-divider {
  width: 60px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin: 16px auto 24px auto;
}

/* Buttons */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 10px;
  padding: 14px 34px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  border-radius: 2px;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--text-dark);
  color: var(--text-light);
  border-color: var(--text-dark);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-outline {
  background-color: transparent;
  color: var(--text-light);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
}

.btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: #fff;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  border-color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold-hover);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.btn-nav {
  padding: 10px 22px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
}

.btn-nav:hover {
  background-color: var(--text-dark);
}

.btn-block {
  width: 100%;
}

/* 1. TOP ANNOUNCEMENT BAR */
.top-bar {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #D4AF37;
  padding: 10px 0;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.top-bar-content {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
}

.top-bar-link {
  color: #fff;
  text-decoration: underline;
  margin-left: 15px;
  font-weight: 500;
}

.top-bar-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* 2. NAVIGATION HEADER */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 1000;
  background-color: rgba(250, 248, 245, 0.95);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.header-container {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: 85px;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.logo-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1;
}

.logo-subtitle {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  position: relative;
  padding: 6px 0;
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 0;
  height: 1.5px;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.nav-link:hover::after,
.nav-link.active::after {
  width: 100%;
}

.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
}

.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block;
  width: 25px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--text-dark);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

/* 3. HERO SECTION WITH LUXURY SLIDER & TYPEWRITER */
.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 88vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
  background-color: #141312;
}

/* Background Slider */
.hero-slider {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 20%;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: scale(1.04);
  transition: opacity 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1), transform 8s ease-out;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 2;
}

/* Light, clear, soft gradient overlay so image shines bright & clear */
.hero-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(16, 15, 14, 0.6) 0%, rgba(16, 15, 14, 0.28) 45%, rgba(16, 15, 14, 0.05) 100%);
  z-index: 3;
}

/* Slider Arrow Controls */
.slider-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(20, 19, 18, 0.4);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
  width: 52px;
  height: 52px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
}

.slider-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.slider-arrow.prev {
  left: 28px;
}

.slider-arrow.next {
  right: 28px;
}

/* Slider Dots */
.slider-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.slider-dots .dot {
  width: 35px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  border-radius: 2px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.slider-dots .dot.active {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  width: 55px;
}

.hero-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 4;
  max-width: 820px;
  padding-top: 40px;
  padding-bottom: 40px;
}

/* Handwriting Effect */
.handwriting-effect {
  color: #F0E2D4;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  display: inline-block;
  opacity: 0;
  animation: inkFadeIn 1.4s ease-out forwards 0.2s;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

@keyframes inkFadeIn {
  0% {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(6px) scale(0.98);
    filter: blur(2px);
  }
  100% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
    filter: blur(0);
  }
}

.hero-title {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  text-shadow: 0 3px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

/* Typewriter Animation Effect */
.typewriter-dynamic {
  color: #E6C894;
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  position: relative;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
  border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(230, 200, 148, 0.4);
}

.typing-cursor {
  display: inline-block;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 300;
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  margin-left: 2px;
  line-height: 0.8;
  vertical-align: middle;
  animation: blinkCursor 0.8s infinite;
}

@keyframes blinkCursor {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50% { opacity: 0; }
}

.hero-desc {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #F5F1EB;
  max-width: 650px;
  margin-bottom: 36px;
  font-weight: 300;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
}

.hero-cta-group {
  display: flex;
  gap: 18px;
}

/* STUDIO HIGHLIGHTS BAR (Below Banner - Clean & Luxury) */
.studio-highlights-bar {
  background-color: #fff;
  padding: 28px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
}

.highlights-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  align-items: center;
}

.highlight-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  padding: 8px 14px;
  border-right: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.highlight-item:last-child {
  border-right: none;
}

.highlight-icon {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
}

.highlight-text strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.highlight-text span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.3;
  display: block;
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .highlight-item:nth-child(2) {
    border-right: none;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .highlights-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .highlight-item {
    border-right: none;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    padding-bottom: 14px;
  }
  .highlight-item:last-child {
    border-bottom: none;
  }
}

/* PRESS SECTION */
.press-section {
  background-color: #fff;
  padding: 30px 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  text-align: center;
}

.press-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--accent-taupe);
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.press-logos {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 40px;
}

.press-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: #8C827A;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.press-badge:hover {
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

/* 4. THE EXPERIENCE SECTION */
.experience-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 24px;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.experience-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 40px 28px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  position: relative;
  transition: var(--transition);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.experience-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.experience-card.active-card {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #FAF6F0 100%);
}

.step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  color: var(--accent-sand);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.card-icon {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.12);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.experience-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.experience-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.card-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 12px;
}

/* Experience Showcase Breakdown */
.experience-showcase {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: center;
  background-color: #fff;
  border-radius: 6px;
  padding: 40px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.showcase-img-box {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.showcase-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 480px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 25%;
  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

.showcase-img-box:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.03);
}

.floating-badge {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: 25px;
  background-color: rgba(20, 19, 18, 0.9);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 16px 20px;
  border-radius: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.3);
}

.floating-badge i {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.floating-badge strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.floating-badge small {
  color: #D6D0C7;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
}

.showcase-text h3 {
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  margin: 10px 0 18px 0;
}

.showcase-text p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.check-list {
  margin-bottom: 30px;
}

.check-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.check-list i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* 5. PORTFOLIO SECTION (Matching Reference Screenshot) */
.reference-portfolio-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.5rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.reference-portfolio-title em {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-transform: none;
  margin-right: 6px;
}

.reference-portfolio-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  color: var(--accent-taupe);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 35px;
}

/* CONTINUOUS NON-CROPPED PORTFOLIO CAROUSEL (Live Reference) */
.portfolio-carousel-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  padding: 10px 0;
}

.portfolio-carousel-viewport {
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: auto;
  overflow-y: hidden;
  scrollbar-width: none; /* Firefox */
  -ms-overflow-style: none; /* IE/Edge */
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  cursor: grab;
  user-select: none;
}

.portfolio-carousel-viewport::-webkit-scrollbar {
  display: none; /* Chrome, Safari */
}

.portfolio-carousel-viewport:active {
  cursor: grabbing;
}

.portfolio-carousel-track {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  width: max-content;
  padding: 0 12px;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease-out;
}

.portfolio-carousel-item {
  position: relative;
  height: 540px;
  flex: 0 0 auto;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #141312;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.portfolio-carousel-item img {
  height: 100%;
  width: auto;
  max-width: none;
  object-fit: contain; /* 100% natural, ZERO cropping! */
  display: block;
  transition: transform 0.6s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.carousel-item-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(20, 19, 18, 0.75) 0%, rgba(20, 19, 18, 0) 50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 24px 15px;
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.carousel-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  transform: translateY(8px);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.carousel-item-overlay i {
  font-size: 1.3rem;
  color: #fff;
  transform: scale(0.85);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}

.portfolio-carousel-item:hover img {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

.portfolio-carousel-item:hover .carousel-item-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
}

.portfolio-carousel-item:hover .carousel-tag {
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.portfolio-carousel-item:hover .carousel-item-overlay i {
  transform: scale(1);
}

/* Carousel Nav Buttons */
.portfolio-carousel-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(20, 19, 18, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: #fff;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.portfolio-carousel-nav:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #141312;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.portfolio-carousel-nav.prev {
  left: 20px;
}

.portfolio-carousel-nav.next {
  right: 20px;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .portfolio-carousel-item {
    height: 380px;
  }
  .portfolio-carousel-nav {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}

.portfolio-filters {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.filter-btn {
  padding: 10px 24px;
  background-color: transparent;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-light);
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 30px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.filter-btn:hover,
.filter-btn.active {
  background-color: var(--text-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border-color: var(--text-dark);
}

.portfolio-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

.portfolio-card {
  position: relative;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  background-color: #fff;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.portfolio-card.hide {
  display: none;
}

.portfolio-img-wrap {
  position: relative;
  height: 480px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.portfolio-img-wrap img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.portfolio-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(0deg, rgba(20, 19, 18, 0.9) 0%, rgba(20, 19, 18, 0.2) 60%, rgba(20, 19, 18, 0) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: flex-end;
  padding: 30px;
  color: #fff;
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(10px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-img-wrap img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.portfolio-card:hover .portfolio-overlay {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: translateY(0);
}

.gallery-category {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.portfolio-overlay h4 {
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.view-btn {
  background: transparent;
  color: #fff;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
  padding: 8px 18px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  cursor: pointer;
  align-self: flex-start;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.view-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* 6. ABOUT SECTION */
.about-container {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-image-wrapper {
  position: relative;
}

.about-image-wrapper img {
  border-radius: 4px;
  width: 100%;
  height: 560px;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.about-stamp {
  position: absolute;
  top: -20px;
  right: -20px;
  background-color: var(--text-dark);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 24px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  text-align: center;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  width: 110px;
  height: 110px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
}

.about-stamp span {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.about-stamp small {
  font-size: 0.6rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: #fff;
}

.about-content-column p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.about-stats {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 20px;
  margin: 35px 0;
  padding: 24px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
}

.stat-number {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.signature-block {
  margin-top: 25px;
}

.signature-text {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  line-height: 1;
}

.signature-block small {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--accent-taupe);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
}

/* VIP GUIDE SECTION */
.vip-guide-section {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #1C1A18 0%, #2A2623 100%);
  padding: 70px 0;
  color: #fff;
}

.vip-guide-box {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 50px;
  align-items: center;
}

.vip-text h3 {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 2.3rem;
  margin: 8px 0 16px 0;
}

.vip-text p {
  color: #D6D0C7;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
}

.guide-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.guide-form input {
  padding: 14px 18px;
  border-radius: 2px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.guide-form input::placeholder {
  color: #A8A096;
}

.privacy-note {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: #A8A096;
  margin-top: 10px;
  text-align: center;
}

/* 7. FULL-WIDTH PHOTOGRAPHIC TESTIMONIAL BILLBOARD (Live Reference Exact Match) */
.testimonial-billboard-section {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 720px;
  height: 85vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  overflow: hidden;
  color: #fff;
  background-color: #141312;
}

.testimonial-billboard-slider {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
}

.billboard-slide {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-size: cover;
  background-position: center 25%;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transform: scale(1.02);
  transition: opacity 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1), transform 8s ease-out, visibility 1.4s ease;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  text-align: center;
  z-index: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.billboard-slide.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  transform: scale(1);
  z-index: 2;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

/* Crystal-clear bright photo background with whisper-light overlay */
.billboard-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.16);
  z-index: 2;
}

.billboard-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 3;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 40px 24px;
}

.billboard-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
  line-height: 1.2;
  font-weight: 500;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 4px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.billboard-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  color: #ffffff;
  margin-bottom: 25px;
  font-weight: 400;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8), 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
}

.billboard-author {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.author-sig {
  font-family: 'Pinyon Script', cursive;
  font-size: 3.8rem;
  color: #ffffff;
  line-height: 1;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.billboard-read-more-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 12px 30px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  color: #ffffff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border-radius: 2px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  background: rgba(20, 19, 18, 0.25);
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.billboard-read-more-btn:hover {
  background: #ffffff;
  color: #141312;
  border-color: #ffffff;
  text-shadow: none;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Billboard Arrow Controls */
.billboard-arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  background: rgba(20, 19, 18, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
  color: #fff;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 1rem;
}

.billboard-arrow:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #141312;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.08);
}

.billboard-arrow.prev {
  left: 30px;
}

.billboard-arrow.next {
  right: 30px;
}

.billboard-dots {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 10;
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
}

.bb-dot {
  width: 32px;
  height: 3px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
  border-radius: 2px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.bb-dot.active {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  width: 50px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VIP BOUDOIR PREPARATION GUIDE CALLOUT SECTION
   ========================================================================== */
.vip-guide-section {
  padding: 85px 0;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FAF8F5 0%, #F3EDE5 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
}

.vip-guide-box {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #181716 0%, #242220 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.45);
  border-radius: 8px;
  padding: 55px 50px;
  box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0,0,0,0.18), 0 0 30px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.1);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.15fr 1fr;
  gap: 45px;
  align-items: center;
  color: #fff;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.vip-guide-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -50px;
  right: -50px;
  width: 200px;
  height: 200px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.vip-guide-box .script-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  display: block;
}

.vip-guide-box h3 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.5rem;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.vip-guide-box p {
  color: #D6D0C7;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.vip-form-box .guide-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 12px;
}

.vip-form-box input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 14px 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.vip-form-box input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.25);
}

.vip-form-box input::placeholder {
  color: #9C958C;
}

.vip-form-box .btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #141312;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 16px;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
  cursor: pointer;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.vip-form-box .btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: #fff;
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #141312;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.vip-form-box .privacy-note {
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  color: #9C958C;
  margin-top: 10px;
  display: block;
  text-align: center;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .vip-guide-box {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    padding: 40px 25px;
    gap: 30px;
  }
}

/* EDITORIAL BLOG & JOURNAL SECTION */
.blog-section {
  background-color: #fff;
}

.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 32px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PORTFOLIO INTRO EDITORIAL HEADER (Below Full-Width Banner)
   ========================================================================== */
.portfolio-intro-header {
  padding: 60px 20px 40px 20px;
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  text-align: center;
}

.portfolio-page-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 2.7rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 3.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #141312;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.portfolio-page-main-desc {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: #383431;
  font-style: italic;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.portfolio-page-main-desc .permission-link {
  color: #141312;
  text-decoration: underline;
  text-underline-offset: 4px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.portfolio-page-main-desc .permission-link:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   THE DETAILS 6-PORTAL VISUAL NAVIGATION (Exact Reference Match)
   ========================================================================== */
.the-details-section {
  padding: 70px 20px 85px 20px;
  background-color: #ffffff;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.9);
}

.the-details-header {
  text-align: center;
  margin-bottom: 45px;
}

.details-script-title {
  font-family: 'Pinyon Script', cursive;
  font-size: 4.4rem;
  color: #1a1918;
  font-weight: 400;
  display: inline-block;
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1;
  text-transform: lowercase;
}

.the-details-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr);
  gap: 18px;
  max-width: 1560px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.detail-portal-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: #141312;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.detail-portal-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
}

.detail-img-box {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 440px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #1a1918;
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.detail-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.2, 1, 0.3, 1), filter 0.5s ease;
}

.detail-portal-card:hover .detail-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}

.detail-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
  transition: background 0.3s ease;
}

.detail-portal-card:hover .detail-overlay {
  background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);
}

.detail-label-box {
  padding-top: 18px;
  text-align: left;
}

.detail-title {
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2.2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: #141312;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  transition: color 0.3s ease;
}

.detail-portal-card:hover .detail-title {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.detail-underline {
  display: block;
  width: 32px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: #141312;
  transition: width 0.3s ease, background-color 0.3s ease;
}

.detail-portal-card:hover .detail-underline {
  width: 100%;
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

@media (max-width: 1200px) {
  .the-details-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
  }
  .detail-img-box {
    height: 380px;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 640px) {
  .the-details-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 14px;
  }
  .detail-img-box {
    height: 260px;
  }
  .details-script-title {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
  }
}

.blog-card {
  background: #fff;
  border-radius: 4px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.blog-img-box {
  position: relative;
  height: 440px;
  overflow: hidden;
  background-color: #141312;
}

.blog-img-box img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  transition: transform 0.7s cubic-bezier(0.25, 1, 0.5, 1);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-img-box img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

.blog-date-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  right: 18px;
  background: rgba(20, 19, 18, 0.88);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 6px 14px;
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
}

.blog-content {
  padding: 32px 28px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-category {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  display: block;
}

.blog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.55rem;
  line-height: 1.35;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-title {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.blog-excerpt {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-read-link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  padding-top: 16px;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.blog-read-link i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-read-link {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-read-link i {
  transform: translateX(6px);
}

@media (max-width: 992px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 35px;
  }
  .blog-img-box {
    height: 380px;
  }
}

/* 8. FAQ SECTION */
.faq-accordion {
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 40px auto 0 auto;
}

.faq-item {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  border-radius: 4px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.faq-item.active {
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.faq-question {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 22px 28px;
  text-align: left;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 15px;
}

.faq-icon {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 1rem;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-icon {
  transform: rotate(45deg);
}

.faq-answer {
  max-height: 0;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: max-height 0.4s ease-out;
  padding: 0 28px;
}

.faq-item.active .faq-answer {
  padding-bottom: 24px;
}

.faq-answer p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

/* 9. CONTACT / BOOK A CALL SECTION */
.contact-wrapper {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 60px;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

.contact-info-col p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  margin: 18px 0 35px 0;
}

.contact-details {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 24px;
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 18px;
}

.contact-item i {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-top: 4px;
}

.contact-item strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
}

.contact-item span {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.form-card {
  background-color: var(--bg-card);
  padding: 45px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.form-card h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-subtext {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 18px;
}

.form-group {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.form-group label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.form-group input,
.form-group select,
.form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border: 1px solid #D6D0C7;
  border-radius: 3px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text-dark);
  background-color: #FAF8F5;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.form-group input:focus,
.form-group select:focus,
.form-group textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background-color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   GLOBAL LUXURY CALL TO ACTION (CTA) STRIP
   ========================================================================== */
.cta-strip {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(14, 13, 12, 0.94) 0%, rgba(20, 19, 18, 0.96) 100%), url('images/testimonial_bg_2.jpg') center 30%/cover no-repeat;
  color: #fff;
  padding: 95px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
  overflow: hidden;
  width: 100%;
}

.cta-strip::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle at center, rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.14) 0%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-strip .container {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cta-strip .script-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  font-size: 3rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  display: block;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

.cta-strip .cta-title,
.cta-strip h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 3.2rem;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  line-height: 1.25;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.9);
}

.cta-strip .cta-desc,
.cta-strip p {
  color: #E2DDD5;
  font-size: 1.18rem;
  line-height: 1.8;
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 35px auto;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

.cta-strip .cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 20px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.cta-strip .btn-primary,
.cta-strip .btn-gold {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #141312 !important;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  font-weight: 600;
  padding: 16px 36px;
  box-shadow: 0 8px 25px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.cta-strip .btn-primary:hover,
.cta-strip .btn-gold:hover {
  background-color: #fff;
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #141312 !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.cta-strip .btn-outline {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  padding: 16px 34px;
  font-weight: 500;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.cta-strip .btn-outline:hover {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
  border-color: #FFFFFF;
  color: #FFFFFF !important;
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .cta-strip {
    padding: 70px 15px;
  }
  .cta-strip .script-tagline {
    font-size: 2.4rem;
  }
  .cta-strip .cta-title,
  .cta-strip h2 {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  .cta-strip .cta-desc,
  .cta-strip p {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .cta-strip .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
  }
  .cta-strip .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   LUXURY BOOK NOW CONSULTATION POPUP MODAL (Header Trigger)
   ========================================================================== */
.booking-popup-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(8, 7, 6, 0.9);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  z-index: 3500;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease, visibility 0.4s ease;
}

.booking-popup-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.booking-modal-dialog {
  background: #181716;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.5);
  border-radius: 8px;
  max-width: 900px;
  width: 100%;
  max-height: 95vh;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,0.95), 0 0 50px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.3fr;
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.92) translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.booking-popup-modal.active .booking-modal-dialog {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.booking-modal-img {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  background: #0E0D0C;
}

.booking-modal-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  display: block;
}

.booking-modal-img-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.15) 0%, rgba(20, 19, 18, 0.9) 100%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 24px 20px;
}

.booking-modal-badge {
  align-self: flex-start;
  background: rgba(14, 13, 12, 0.85);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.booking-perks-list {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 0;
  margin: 0;
}

.booking-perks-list li {
  color: #fff;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  text-shadow: 0 1px 4px rgba(0,0,0,0.8);
}

.booking-perks-list li i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.booking-modal-content {
  padding: 26px 30px;
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
}

.booking-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 14px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #D6D0C7;
  font-size: 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.booking-modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.booking-modal-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 0;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.booking-modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.15;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.booking-modal-desc {
  color: #C8C2B8;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.booking-modal-form .form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.booking-modal-form .form-group {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.booking-modal-form label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  color: #D6D0C7;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

.booking-modal-input,
.booking-modal-form select,
.booking-modal-form textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 8px 11px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.86rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.booking-modal-input:focus,
.booking-modal-form select:focus,
.booking-modal-form textarea:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
}

.booking-modal-form select option {
  background: #181716;
  color: #fff;
}

.booking-modal-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 11px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #141312;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.84rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.2px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  margin-top: 4px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
}

.booking-modal-submit-btn:hover {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #141312;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.booking-modal-privacy {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 7px;
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  color: #8C857B;
}

.booking-modal-privacy i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-right: 4px;
}

@media (max-width: 860px) {
  .booking-modal-dialog {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .booking-modal-img {
    height: 160px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .booking-modal-content {
    padding: 22px 18px;
  }
  .booking-modal-form .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   VIP STUDIO WELCOME / LEAD POPUP MODAL (Page Load Trigger)
   ========================================================================== */
.vip-welcome-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(8, 7, 6, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  z-index: 3000;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px;
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  transition: opacity 0.5s ease, visibility 0.5s ease;
}

.vip-welcome-modal.active {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
}

.vip-modal-dialog {
  background: #181716;
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.45);
  border-radius: 8px;
  max-width: 860px;
  width: 100%;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: 0 25px 70px rgba(0,0,0,0.9), 0 0 50px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  position: relative;
  transform: scale(0.92) translateY(20px);
  transition: transform 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.vip-welcome-modal.active .vip-modal-dialog {
  transform: scale(1) translateY(0);
}

.vip-modal-img {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  min-height: 100%;
  background: #0E0D0C;
}

.vip-modal-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  object-position: center 20%;
  display: block;
}

.vip-modal-img::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0,0,0,0.1) 0%, rgba(24, 23, 22, 0.4) 100%);
}

.vip-modal-badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: 18px;
  background: rgba(14, 13, 12, 0.85);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.4);
  font-size: 0.68rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  padding: 5px 12px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  z-index: 2;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
}

.vip-modal-content {
  padding: 30px 32px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  color: #fff;
}

.vip-modal-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  right: 14px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #D6D0C7;
  font-size: 2rem;
  cursor: pointer;
  line-height: 1;
  transition: color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
  z-index: 10;
}

.vip-modal-close:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  transform: rotate(90deg);
}

.vip-modal-tagline {
  font-family: var(--font-script);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-bottom: 2px;
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.vip-modal-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.95rem;
  color: #fff;
  line-height: 1.2;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  font-weight: 400;
}

.vip-modal-desc {
  color: #D6D0C7;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.vip-form-group {
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.vip-form-input {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 13px 16px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
  border-radius: 4px;
  color: #fff;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  transition: border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
}

.vip-form-input:focus {
  outline: none;
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
}

.vip-form-input::placeholder {
  color: #8C857B;
}

.vip-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 15px;
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #141312;
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
  border-radius: 4px;
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: var(--transition);
  margin-top: 6px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 8px;
  box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.35);
}

.vip-submit-btn:hover {
  background: #fff;
  border-color: #fff;
  color: #141312;
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 25px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
}

.vip-dismiss-link {
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 14px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #8C857B;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: underline;
  transition: color 0.2s ease;
}

.vip-dismiss-link:hover {
  color: #D6D0C7;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .vip-modal-dialog {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    max-height: 90vh;
    overflow-y: auto;
  }
  .vip-modal-img {
    height: 220px;
    min-height: auto;
  }
  .vip-modal-content {
    padding: 30px 22px;
  }
  .vip-modal-title {
    font-size: 1.8rem;
  }
}

/* 10. LUXURY LIGHTBOX MODAL WITH ULTRA-SMOOTH TRANSITION & GALLERY NAVIGATION */
.lightbox-modal {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(10, 9, 8, 0.94);
  z-index: 2000;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 30px;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  opacity: 0;
  visibility: hidden;
  pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), visibility 0.4s ease;
}

.lightbox-modal.show {
  opacity: 1;
  visibility: visible;
  pointer-events: auto;
}

.lightbox-close {
  position: absolute;
  top: 25px;
  right: 30px;
  background: rgba(20, 19, 18, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  color: #fff;
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2010;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.lightbox-close:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #141312;
  transform: rotate(90deg) scale(1.08);
}

/* Lightbox Prev/Next Arrow Buttons */
.lightbox-nav {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  background: rgba(20, 19, 18, 0.65);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
  color: #fff;
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  z-index: 2010;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  transition: var(--transition);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
}

.lightbox-nav:hover {
  background: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #141312;
  transform: translateY(-50%) scale(1.12);
}

.lightbox-nav.prev {
  left: 30px;
}

.lightbox-nav.next {
  right: 30px;
}

.lightbox-content {
  max-width: 950px;
  max-height: 90vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2005;
  transform: scale(0.92);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), opacity 0.35s ease;
}

.lightbox-modal.show .lightbox-content {
  transform: scale(1);
  opacity: 1;
}

.lightbox-content img {
  max-height: 80vh;
  max-width: 90vw;
  width: auto;
  border-radius: 3px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
  transition: opacity 0.25s ease-out;
}

.lightbox-caption {
  margin-top: 16px;
  color: #FFFFFF;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  text-align: center;
  text-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.8);
}

.lightbox-counter {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  margin-top: 4px;
  font-weight: 600;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .lightbox-nav {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    font-size: 1rem;
  }
  .lightbox-nav.prev { left: 10px; }
  .lightbox-nav.next { right: 10px; }
  .lightbox-close { top: 15px; right: 15px; width: 40px; height: 40px; font-size: 1.4rem; }
}

/* Success Modal */
.success-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.7);
  z-index: 2000;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 20px;
}

.success-modal.show {
  display: flex;
}

.modal-card {
  background-color: #fff;
  padding: 40px;
  border-radius: 6px;
  max-width: 480px;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent-gold);
}

.success-icon {
  width: 70px;
  height: 70px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.15);
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin: 0 auto 20px auto;
}

.modal-card h3 {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.modal-card p {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 25px;
}

/* FLOATING ACTION BUTTON */
.floating-book-btn {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 30px;
  right: 30px;
  background-color: var(--text-dark);
  color: #fff;
  border: 2px solid var(--accent-gold);
  padding: 14px 22px;
  border-radius: 50px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
  z-index: 990;
  transition: var(--transition);
}

.floating-book-btn:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  color: #fff;
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}

/* 10. FOOTER */
.site-footer {
  background-color: var(--bg-dark);
  color: #D6D0C7;
  padding: 80px 0 30px 0;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(197, 160, 89, 0.2);
}

.footer-top {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.5fr 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 60px;
  padding-bottom: 50px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
}

.footer-brand .logo-title {
  color: #fff;
}

.footer-brand p {
  margin: 18px 0 24px 0;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  max-width: 320px;
}

.social-links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 14px;
}

.social-links a {
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  color: #fff;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
}

.social-links a:hover {
  background-color: var(--accent-gold);
  border-color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-links h4,
.footer-contact h4 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  color: #fff;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}

.footer-links li {
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.footer-links a {
  color: #A8A096;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-links a:hover {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.footer-contact p {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
}

.footer-contact i {
  color: var(--accent-gold);
}

.footer-bottom {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: 30px;
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: #8C827A;
}

/* RESPONSIVE DESIGN */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .experience-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
  .testimonials-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  .experience-showcase,
  .about-container,
  .vip-guide-box,
  .contact-wrapper {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  .hero-features {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }
  
  .main-nav {
    position: absolute;
    top: 85px;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: var(--bg-primary);
    padding: 30px 24px;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border-subtle);
    display: none;
  }
  
  .main-nav.open {
    display: block;
  }
  
  .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 18px;
  }
  
  .top-bar {
    display: none;
  }
  
  .hero-title {
    font-size: 2.6rem;
  }
  
  .section-title {
    font-size: 2.2rem;
  }
  
  .experience-grid,
  .portfolio-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .form-row {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
  
  .footer-top {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
  }
  
  .footer-bottom {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 12px;
    text-align: center;
  }
  
  .about-stats {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    text-align: center;
  }
}