/*
Theme Name: Alternatively Chic
Theme URI: https://alternativelychic.com
Author: Alternatively Chic
Author URI: https://alternativelychic.com
Description: A clean, modern, editorial-inspired WordPress theme for Alternatively Chic — Fort Lauderdale Personal Stylist & Fashion Blog. Features full homepage layout, Book a Styling Session CTA, newsletter popup, Instagram feed section, and complete blog support.
Version: 1.0.0
Requires at least: 6.0
Tested up to: 6.5
Requires PHP: 7.4
License: GNU General Public License v2 or later
License URI: https://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html
Text Domain: alternatively-chic
Tags: blog, fashion, portfolio, custom-menu, featured-images, full-width-template, sticky-post, threaded-comments, translation-ready
*/

/* === RESET & BASE === */
*, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; font-size: 16px; }
body {
  background: #FAF7F2;
  color: #1C1C1C;
  font-family: 'Jost', sans-serif;
  font-weight: 300;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  line-height: 1.6;
}
img { max-width: 100%; height: auto; display: block; }
a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { cursor: pointer; border: none; background: none; font-family: inherit; }

/* === CSS VARIABLES === */
:root {
  --cream: #FAF7F2;
  --warm-white: #FFFCF7;
  --charcoal: #1C1C1C;
  --soft-black: #2A2A2A;
  --gold: #C9A96E;
  --gold-light: #E8D5B0;
  --dusty-rose: #D4A5A5;
  --stone: #8C8580;
  --light-stone: #C8C4BE;
  --border: #E8E4DF;
  --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
  --font-editorial: 'Playfair Display', Georgia, serif;
  --font-sans: 'Jost', sans-serif;
  --max-width: 1400px;
  --section-pad: 100px 40px;
  --radius: 0px;
}

/* === TYPOGRAPHY === */
h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2; }
p { line-height: 1.8; }

/* === LAYOUT HELPERS === */
.site-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; }
.section-pad { padding: var(--section-pad); }
@media (max-width: 768px) { :root { --section-pad: 60px 20px; } }

/* === BUTTONS === */
.btn-primary {
  display: inline-block; background: var(--gold); color: #fff;
  padding: 16px 36px; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 10px;
  font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.btn-primary:hover { background: var(--charcoal); color: #fff; }

.btn-dark {
  display: inline-block; background: var(--charcoal); color: #fff;
  padding: 14px 32px; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; transition: background 0.3s;
}
.btn-dark:hover { background: var(--gold); }

.btn-outline {
  display: inline-block; border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.35); color: #fff;
  padding: 16px 36px; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; transition: all 0.3s;
}
.btn-outline:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

.btn-gold {
  display: inline-block; text-align: center; background: #b56f76; color: #fff;
  padding: 18px 40px; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; transition: background 0.3s, color 0.3s;
}
.btn-gold:hover { background: var(--charcoal); color: #fff; }

.btn-ghost {
  display: inline-block; text-align: center;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.2); color: rgba(255,255,255,0.6);
  padding: 18px 40px; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; transition: all 0.3s;
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }

/* === SECTION LABELS === */
.section-label {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 12px;
  font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-label::after { content: ''; flex: 1; max-width: 60px; height: 1px; background: var(--gold); }
.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 16px;
}
.section-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--stone); }

/* === ANNOUNCEMENT BAR === */
.announcement-bar {
  background: var(--charcoal); color: var(--gold-light);
  text-align: center; padding: 10px 20px;
  font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
}
.announcement-bar a {
  color: var(--gold); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold);
  padding-bottom: 1px; margin-left: 12px; transition: opacity 0.2s;
}
.announcement-bar a:hover { opacity: 0.7; }

/* ============================================================
   SITE HEADER
   ============================================================ */
#site-header {
  background: #ebebe6;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 200;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}
.header-inner {
  max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 40px;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr auto 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  height: 80px;
}

/* ── HIDE desktop navs on mobile, show hamburger ── */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .header-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr auto;
    padding: 0 20px;
  }
  /* Hide EVERYTHING inside the nav columns */
  #site-header .nav-left,
  #site-header .nav-right {
    display: none !important;
    visibility: hidden !important;
    pointer-events: none !important;
  }
  .mobile-toggle {
    display: flex !important;
  }
}

/* ── Desktop nav shared styles ── */
.site-nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
}

/* Target all nav links — both direct <a> and WordPress <li><a> */
.site-nav a,
.site-nav li a,
.site-nav .menu-item > a {
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--soft-black);
  position: relative;
  padding-bottom: 2px;
  transition: color 0.2s;
  display: inline-block;
  white-space: nowrap;
}
.site-nav a::after,
.site-nav li a::after,
.site-nav .menu-item > a::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute; bottom: 0; left: 0;
  width: 0; height: 1px;
  background: var(--gold);
  transition: width 0.3s ease;
}
.site-nav a:hover::after,
.site-nav li a:hover::after,
.site-nav .menu-item > a:hover::after,
.site-nav .current-menu-item > a::after { width: 100%; }
.site-nav a:hover,
.site-nav li a:hover,
.site-nav .menu-item > a:hover { color: var(--charcoal); }

/* WordPress menu ul/li reset */
.site-nav ul.primary-menu {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 32px;
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
}
.site-nav ul.primary-menu li {
  list-style: none; margin: 0; padding: 0;
}

/* Book Now button */
.nav-book-btn,
.nav-book-btn:visited {
  background: #b56f76 !important;
  color: #fff !important;
  padding: 8px 20px !important;
  font-size: 9px !important;
  letter-spacing: 2px !important;
  white-space: nowrap;
  transition: background 0.3s !important;
  display: inline-block !important;
}
.nav-book-btn::after { display: none !important; }
.nav-book-btn:hover { background: var(--charcoal) !important; color: #fff !important; }
.nav-right { justify-content: flex-end; }

/* Logo */
.site-logo { text-align: center; text-decoration: none; display: block; }
.site-logo .wordmark {
  display: block; font-family: var(--font-display);
  font-size: 22px; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: 6px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--charcoal);
}
.site-logo .tagline {
  display: block; font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--stone); margin-top: 2px;
}

/* Hamburger button — hidden on desktop */
.mobile-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  cursor: pointer; padding: 4px;
  background: none; border: none; z-index: 401;
}
.mobile-toggle span {
  display: block; width: 22px; height: 1px;
  background: var(--charcoal);
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
  transform-origin: center;
}
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; transform: scaleX(0); }
.mobile-toggle.active span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ============================================================
   DESKTOP DROPDOWN SUBMENUS
   ============================================================ */
.site-nav .menu-item-has-children,
.site-nav li.menu-item-has-children { position: relative; }

.site-nav .sub-menu {
  display: none;
  position: absolute;
  top: 100%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: var(--warm-white);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  min-width: 220px;
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
  z-index: 500;
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0; padding: 0;
  /* 12px invisible padding on top = hover bridge so mouse can travel down */
  padding-top: 12px;
}

/* The invisible bridge — fills gap between link and dropdown */
.site-nav .sub-menu::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: -12px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 12px;
  background: transparent;
}

/* Show on hover of the parent li */
.site-nav li.menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu,
.site-nav .menu-item-has-children:hover > .sub-menu { display: block; }

/* Sub-menu items */
.site-nav .sub-menu li { display: block; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
.site-nav .sub-menu li a {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 20px;
  font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--soft-black) !important;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: static;
}
.site-nav .sub-menu li:last-child a { border-bottom: none; }
.site-nav .sub-menu li a:hover { background: var(--cream); color: var(--gold) !important; }
/* Kill the underline animation on sub-menu items */
.site-nav .sub-menu li a::after { display: none !important; }

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE NAV OVERLAY
   ============================================================ */
.mobile-nav-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(28,28,28,0.45);
  z-index: 399;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.35s ease;
  backdrop-filter: blur(2px);
}
.mobile-nav-overlay.open { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }

/* ============================================================
   MOBILE NAV DRAWER — slide in from right
   ============================================================ */
.mobile-nav-drawer {
  position: fixed; top: 0; right: 0;
  width: min(320px, 85vw); height: 100vh;
  background: var(--warm-white);
  z-index: 400;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateX(100%);
  transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
  box-shadow: -8px 0 40px rgba(28,28,28,0.12);
  overflow-y: auto;
}
.mobile-nav-drawer.open { transform: translateX(0); }

/* Drawer header */
.mobile-drawer-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 22px 24px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.mobile-drawer-logo {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 15px; font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--charcoal);
}
.mobile-nav-close {
  color: var(--stone); font-size: 20px; background: none; border: none;
  cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; line-height: 1; transition: color 0.2s;
}
.mobile-nav-close:hover { color: var(--charcoal); }

/* Drawer nav */
.mobile-drawer-nav {
  flex: 1; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.mobile-drawer-nav > a,
.mobile-drawer-nav > button.parent-link {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 16px 24px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 10px; font-weight: 400;
  letter-spacing: 2.5px; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--soft-black);
  border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: none; text-align: left; width: 100%;
  transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.mobile-drawer-nav > a:hover,
.mobile-drawer-nav > button.parent-link:hover { color: var(--gold); background: var(--cream); }

/* + toggle icon */
.mobile-drawer-nav > button.parent-link::after {
  content: '+'; font-size: 20px; color: var(--gold);
  font-weight: 200; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}
.mobile-drawer-nav > button.parent-link.expanded::after { transform: rotate(45deg); }

/* Submenu panel */
.mobile-submenu {
  display: none; flex-direction: column;
  background: var(--cream); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.mobile-submenu.open { display: flex; }
.mobile-submenu a {
  display: block; padding: 13px 24px 13px 42px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 9px;
  letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--stone);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  transition: color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.mobile-submenu a:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.mobile-submenu a:hover { color: var(--gold); background: var(--warm-white); }

/* Drawer footer */
.mobile-drawer-footer { padding: 20px 24px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); flex-shrink: 0; }
.mobile-drawer-footer a {
  display: block; text-align: center;
  background: var(--gold); color: white; padding: 15px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 10px;
  letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; transition: background 0.3s;
}
.mobile-drawer-footer a:hover { background: var(--charcoal); }

/* ============================================================
   NEWSLETTER POPUP
   ============================================================ */
.popup-overlay {
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(28,28,28,0.65);
  z-index: 1000; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px); opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}
.popup-overlay.visible { opacity: 1; pointer-events: all; }
.popup-box {
  background: var(--warm-white); width: min(540px, 92vw);
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  overflow: hidden; position: relative;
  transform: translateY(20px); transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}
.popup-overlay.visible .popup-box { transform: translateY(0); }
@media (max-width: 500px) { .popup-box { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .popup-visual { display: none; } }
.popup-visual {
  background: linear-gradient(160deg, #D4A5A5 0%, #C9A96E 55%, #8C8580 100%);
  min-height: 340px; display: flex; align-items: flex-end;
  justify-content: center; padding-bottom: 28px;
	background-image: url(https://i0.wp.com/alternativelychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/vanessa-1.png?resize=500%2C500&ssl=1);
    background-size: cover;
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center bottom;
}
.popup-visual-text {
  font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 52px; font-weight: 300;
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3); letter-spacing: 8px;
}
.popup-form-area { padding: 44px 32px; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; }
.popup-close-btn {
  position: absolute; top: 14px; right: 18px; font-size: 18px;
  color: var(--stone); background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; z-index: 1;
  transition: color 0.2s;
}
.popup-close-btn:hover { color: var(--charcoal); }
.popup-eyebrow { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); }
.popup-headline { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 26px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.25; color: var(--charcoal); }
.popup-desc { font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--stone); font-weight: 300; }
.popup-form-area input[type="text"],
.popup-form-area input[type="email"] {
  width: 100%; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: transparent; padding: 10px 0; font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 12px; color: var(--charcoal); outline: none;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px; transition: border-color 0.2s;
}
.popup-form-area input:focus { border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }
.popup-form-area input::placeholder { color: var(--light-stone); }
.popup-submit {
  background: var(--charcoal); color: white; padding: 14px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase; cursor: pointer; margin-top: 6px;
  transition: background 0.3s; border: none; width: 100%;
}
.popup-submit:hover { background: var(--gold); }
.popup-skip {
  font-size: 10px; color: var(--light-stone); text-align: center; cursor: pointer;
  letter-spacing: 1px; background: none; border: none;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); transition: color 0.2s; width: 100%;
}
.popup-skip:hover { color: var(--stone); }

/* ============================================================
   HERO
   ============================================================ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   HERO SECTION — Updated with Photo Collage
   Replaces the existing .hero-section block in style.css
   hero-bg-layer is REMOVED. All other classes kept identical.
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── Core hero shell ── */
.hero-section {
    position: relative;
    min-height: 90vh;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #1C1C1C; /* fallback while images load */
}

/* ── Atmospheric layers (kept, unchanged) ── */
.hero-glow {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 15% 60%, rgba(201,169,110,0.10) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse at 80% 80%, rgba(212,165,165,0.06) 0%, transparent 50%);
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-grid {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background-image:
        linear-gradient(rgba(201,169,110,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px),
        linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(201,169,110,0.03) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size: 80px 80px;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Two-column layout ── */
.hero-content-wrap {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: var(--max-width);
    margin: 0 auto;
    width: 100%;
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0;
    align-items: stretch;
    min-height: 90vh;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   LEFT TEXT COLUMN
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-text-col {
    position: relative;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    padding: 80px 60px 80px 40px;
}

/* Dark gradient overlay behind text for legibility */
.hero-text-overlay {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: linear-gradient(
        105deg,
        rgba(28, 28, 28, 0.97) 0%,
        rgba(28, 28, 28, 0.95) 50%,
        rgba(28, 28, 28, 0.70) 80%,
        rgba(28, 28, 28, 0.0)  100%
    );
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 0;
}

.hero-text-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    max-width: 520px;
}

/* ── Typography — unchanged from original ── */
.hero-eyebrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--gold);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.hero-eyebrow::before {
    content: '';
    display: block;
    width: 40px;
    height: 1px;
    background: var(--gold);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hero-headline {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: clamp(44px, 5vw, 60px);
    font-weight: 300;
    line-height: 1.1;
    color: white;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.hero-headline em {
    font-style: italic;
    color: var(--gold-light);
}
.hero-subheadline {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
    max-width: 460px;
    margin-bottom: 48px;
    font-weight: 200;
    letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}
.hero-cta-group {
    display: flex;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   RIGHT COLLAGE COLUMN
════════════════════════════════════════ */
.hero-collage {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 90vh;
}

/* Dark-to-transparent overlay on left edge of collage
   so text column blends smoothly into photos */
.hero-collage::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 120px;
    height: 100%;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, #1C1C1C, transparent);
    z-index: 10;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Subtle dark vignette on top of entire collage — highlights title area */
.hero-collage::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background:
        linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(28,28,28,0.35) 0%, transparent 35%),
        linear-gradient(to top,    rgba(28,28,28,0.25) 0%, transparent 30%);
    z-index: 9;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* Gold accent line — top of collage */
.collage-accent-line {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: 40px;
    right: 0;
    height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(to right, var(--gold), transparent);
    z-index: 11;
}

/* Gold corner accent — bottom right */
.collage-corner-accent {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 32px;
    right: 32px;
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    border-right: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid var(--gold);
    opacity: 0.5;
    z-index: 11;
    pointer-events: none;
}

/* ── Individual collage photo items ── */
.collage-item {
    position: absolute;
    overflow: hidden;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.55);
    transition: transform 0.6s ease, box-shadow 0.6s ease;
}
.collage-item:hover {
    transform: scale(1.02) translateY(-3px) !important;
    box-shadow: 0 16px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
    z-index: 20 !important;
}
.collage-item img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
}

/*
  6-photo staggered editorial layout
  Grid reference (% of collage width/height):
  ┌──────────────────────────────────┐
  │  [1 large]    [2 portrait]       │
  │               [2 portrait]       │
  │  [3 square]   [4 landscape] [  ] │
  │  [5 small ]   [6 small    ]      │
  └──────────────────────────────────┘
*/

/* Photo 1 — Large portrait, top-left anchor */
.collage-item--1 {
    top: 5%;
    left: 4%;
    width: 44%;
    height: 52%;
    z-index: 4;
    border: 2px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.25);
}

/* Photo 2 — Tall portrait, right side, starts higher */
.collage-item--2 {
    top: 2%;
    right: 4%;
    width: 38%;
    height: 46%;
    z-index: 3;
}

/* Photo 3 — Square, overlaps photo 1 bottom, offset right */
.collage-item--3 {
    top: 48%;
    left: 16%;
    width: 36%;
    height: 30%;
    z-index: 6;
    border: 2px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.3);
}

/* Photo 4 — Landscape, right-center */
.collage-item--4 {
    top: 44%;
    right: 6%;
    width: 42%;
    height: 28%;
    z-index: 5;
}

/* Photo 5 — Small, bottom-left */
.collage-item--5 {
    bottom: 4%;
    left: 4%;
    width: 30%;
    height: 22%;
    z-index: 7;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.2);
}

/* Photo 6 — Small, bottom-right, slight overlap */
.collage-item--6 {
    bottom: 3%;
    right: 4%;
    width: 46%;
    height: 24%;
    z-index: 6;
}

/* ════════════════════════════════════════
   RESPONSIVE
════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* Tablet: stack collage below text, collage becomes horizontal strip */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .hero-content-wrap {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        min-height: auto;
    }
    .hero-text-col {
        padding: 80px 40px 60px;
        min-height: 60vh;
    }
    .hero-text-overlay {
        background: linear-gradient(
            180deg,
            rgba(28,28,28,0.97) 0%,
            rgba(28,28,28,0.90) 100%
        );
    }
    .hero-collage {
        min-height: 420px;
        height: 420px;
    }
    .hero-collage::before {
        /* change to top gradient on tablet */
        width: 100%;
        height: 80px;
        background: linear-gradient(to bottom, #1C1C1C, transparent);
    }

    /* Re-layout collage for horizontal strip */
    .collage-item--1 { top: 5%;  left: 2%;  width: 28%; height: 88%; z-index: 4; }
    .collage-item--2 { top: 3%;  left: 22%; width: 22%; height: 55%; z-index: 3; }
    .collage-item--3 { top: 5%;  left: 40%; width: 20%; height: 88%; z-index: 5; border: 2px solid rgba(201,169,110,0.3); }
    .collage-item--4 { top: 3%;  left: 58%; width: 22%; height: 55%; z-index: 4; }
    .collage-item--5 { bottom: 4%; left: 22%; width: 20%; height: 40%; z-index: 6; }
    .collage-item--6 { top: 5%;  right: 2%; width: 22%; height: 88%; z-index: 4; }

    .collage-corner-accent { display: none; }
}

/* Mobile: single-column, collage becomes a scrolling film-strip */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .hero-section { min-height: auto; }
    .hero-text-col { padding: 60px 20px 48px; min-height: 55vh; }
    .hero-collage  { min-height: 280px; height: 280px; }

    /* Tighter positions on mobile */
    .collage-item--1 { top: 4%;  left: 1%;  width: 30%; height: 90%; }
    .collage-item--2 { top: 2%;  left: 25%; width: 22%; height: 52%; }
    .collage-item--3 { top: 4%;  left: 42%; width: 22%; height: 90%; }
    .collage-item--4 { bottom: 3%; left: 25%; width: 18%; height: 42%; }
    .collage-item--5 { top: 4%;  right: 16%; width: 20%; height: 60%; display: none; }
    .collage-item--6 { top: 4%;  right: 1%;  width: 22%; height: 90%; }

    .collage-accent-line { left: 20px; }
    .hero-cta-group { flex-direction: column; }
    .hero-cta-group .btn-primary,
    .hero-cta-group .btn-outline { text-align: center; justify-content: center; }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
    .hero-collage { min-height: 220px; height: 220px; }
    .collage-item--3 { display: none; }
    .collage-item--6 { right: 1%; width: 28%; }
}

/* ── Booking widget is hidden (collage replaced it) ── */
.hero-booking-widget { display: none; }

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES TICKER
   ============================================================ */
.services-ticker-wrap { background: var(--gold); padding: 18px 0; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; }
.ticker-track { display: inline-flex; gap: 60px; animation: ticker 22s linear infinite; }
.ticker-track span { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: white; display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 20px; }
.ticker-track span::before { content: '✦'; font-size: 8px; }
@keyframes ticker { 0% { transform: translateX(0); } 100% { transform: translateX(-50%); } }

/* ============================================================
   ABOUT INTRO
   ============================================================ */
/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   ABOUT INTRO SECTION — Updated with video button + lightbox
   Add this to your style.css, replacing the existing about-
   section rules (search for .about-intro-section).
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

/* ── About Section Container ── */
.about-intro-section {
    background: var(--warm-white);
    border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.about-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 80px;
    align-items: center;
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .about-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 40px;
    }
}

/* ── Left: Photo column ── */
.about-image-col {
    position: relative;
    aspect-ratio: 4/5;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--dusty-rose));
}
.about-image-col img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
}
.about-image-col::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -1px;
    right: -1px;
    width: 60%;
    height: 60%;
    border: 2px solid var(--gold);
    pointer-events: none;
}
.about-img-placeholder {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 12px;
}
.about-img-placeholder .monogram {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 80px;
    font-weight: 300;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
    letter-spacing: 8px;
}
.about-img-placeholder p {
    font-size: 9px;
    letter-spacing: 3px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5);
}

/* ── Right: Text column ── */
.quote-mark {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 80px;
    color: var(--gold-light);
    line-height: 0.5;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.about-pull-quote {
    font-family: var(--font-display);
    font-size: 28px;
    font-weight: 400;
    font-style: italic;
    line-height: 1.5;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    margin-bottom: 24px;
}
.about-body {
    font-size: 13px;
    line-height: 2;
    color: var(--stone);
    margin-bottom: 36px;
}

/* ── Button row: Meet Vanessa + Watch My Story side by side ── */
.about-btn-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* ── Watch My Story button ── */
.btn-watch-story {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 9px;
    padding: 0;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    font-family: var(--font-sans);
    font-size: 10px;
    font-weight: 500;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: var(--charcoal);
    transition: color 0.25s;
    text-decoration: none;
    line-height: 1;
}
.btn-watch-story:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}
.btn-watch-story:hover .watch-icon {
    background: var(--gold);
    border-color: var(--gold);
    color: #fff;
}

/* Play icon circle */
.watch-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--charcoal);
    color: var(--charcoal);
    transition: background 0.25s, border-color 0.25s, color 0.25s;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.watch-icon svg {
    display: block;
    /* nudge polygon play icon slightly right to visually centre it */
    transform: translateX(1px);
}

/* ═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
   VIDEO LIGHTBOX
═══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */
.video-lightbox {
    position: fixed;
    inset: 0;
    z-index: 9999;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 20px;

    /* hidden by default */
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: opacity 0.35s ease, visibility 0.35s ease;
}
.video-lightbox.is-open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
}

/* Dark blurred backdrop */
.video-lightbox-backdrop {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    background: rgba(10, 9, 8, 0.92);
    cursor: pointer;
}

/* Inner container */
.video-lightbox-inner {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 1;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 900px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 16px;

    /* slide up on open */
    transform: translateY(24px);
    transition: transform 0.35s ease;
}
.video-lightbox.is-open .video-lightbox-inner {
    transform: translateY(0);
}

/* Close button — top right */
.video-lightbox-close {
    position: absolute;
    top: -48px;
    right: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
    border-radius: 50%;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.2s;
    color: #fff;
    padding: 0;
}
.video-lightbox-close:hover {
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
}

/* Video frame — 16:9 aspect ratio */
.video-lightbox-frame {
    width: 100%;
    aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
    background: #000;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

/* If the video is portrait/vertical (9:16), override on mobile */
@media (max-width: 600px) {
    .video-lightbox-frame {
        aspect-ratio: 9 / 16;
        max-height: 70vh;
    }
    .video-lightbox-inner {
        max-width: 340px;
    }
}

/* Caption below video */
.video-lightbox-caption {
    font-size: 10px;
    letter-spacing: 2.5px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: rgba(255,255,255,0.3);
    text-align: center;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Prevent body scroll when lightbox is open (set by JS) */
body.lightbox-open {
    overflow: hidden;
}

/* ============================================================
   SERVICES GRID
   ============================================================ */
.services-section { background: var(--cream); }
.services-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 0; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
.book-everywhere-link { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px; font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); font-family: var(--font-sans); }
.book-everywhere-link::after { content: '→'; transition: transform 0.2s; }
.book-everywhere-link:hover::after { transform: translateX(4px); }
.services-grid-layout { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 1px; background: var(--border); border: 1px solid var(--border); margin-top: 56px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .services-grid-layout { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); } }
@media (max-width: 600px) { .services-grid-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.service-item { background: var(--warm-white); padding: 40px 32px; transition: background 0.3s; }
.service-item:hover { background: var(--charcoal); }
.service-item:hover .service-num { color: var(--gold); }
.service-item:hover .service-item-title { color: var(--gold-light); }
.service-item:hover .service-item-desc { color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.service-item:hover .service-item-arrow { border-color: var(--gold); color: var(--gold); }
.service-num { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.service-item-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 30px; font-weight: 600; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 14px; line-height: 1.3; transition: color 0.3s; }
.service-item-desc { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--stone); margin-bottom: 28px; transition: color 0.3s; }
.service-item-arrow { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 36px; height: 36px; border: 1px solid var(--border); color: var(--stone); font-size: 14px; transition: all 0.3s; }

/* ============================================================
   CTA BAND
   ============================================================ */
.cta-band { background: var(--charcoal); padding: 80px 40px; }
.cta-band-inner { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr auto; gap: 60px; align-items: center; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .cta-band-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 32px; } }
.cta-eyebrow { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cta-headline { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(32px, 4vw, 54px); font-weight: 300; color: white; line-height: 1.2; }
.cta-headline em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }
.cta-sub { font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); margin-top: 16px; }
.cta-actions { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 14px; min-width: 220px; }
.cta-rate-note { font-size: 10px; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.22); text-align: center; letter-spacing: 1px; }

/* ============================================================
   BLOG SECTION
   ============================================================ */.blog-section { background: var(--warm-white); }
.blog-section-header { display: flex; align-items: flex-end; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 56px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 20px; }
.view-all-link { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--charcoal); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--charcoal); padding-bottom: 2px; transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s; }
.view-all-link:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
.blog-posts-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 32px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .blog-posts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; } .post-card.is-featured { grid-column: span 1; } }
@media (max-width: 560px) { .blog-posts-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } .post-card.is-featured { grid-column: span 1; } }
.post-card { display: block; text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
.post-thumb { overflow: hidden; margin-bottom: 20px; aspect-ratio: 4/3; background: var(--cream); }
.post-card.is-featured .post-thumb { aspect-ratio: 4/3; }
.post-thumb img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.6s ease; }
.post-card:hover .post-thumb img { transform: scale(1.04); }
.post-category { font-size: 8px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.post-card-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.35; color: var(--charcoal); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.post-card.is-featured .post-card-title { font-size: 20px; }
.post-excerpt { font-size: 12px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--stone); }
.post-meta { margin-top: 14px; font-size: 10px; color: var(--light-stone); letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.pagination { margin-top: 60px; display: flex; justify-content: center; gap: 8px; }
.page-numbers { display: inline-flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; width: 40px; height: 40px; border: 1px solid var(--border); font-size: 12px; color: var(--stone); transition: all 0.2s; }
.page-numbers.current, .page-numbers:hover { background: var(--charcoal); color: white; border-color: var(--charcoal); }
/* ============================================================
   INSTAGRAM SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.instagram-section { background: var(--cream); padding-bottom: 100px; }
.ig-section-header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 40px; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
.ig-handle-link { font-size: 12px; color: var(--stone); }
.ig-handle-link a { color: var(--charcoal); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--charcoal); padding-bottom: 1px; transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s; }
.ig-handle-link a:hover { color: var(--gold); border-color: var(--gold); }
.ig-feed-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(6, 1fr); gap: 4px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .ig-feed-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); } }
.ig-cell { aspect-ratio: 1; overflow: hidden; position: relative; cursor: pointer; }
.ig-cell img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; transition: transform 0.4s ease; }
.ig-cell:hover img { transform: scale(1.06); }
.ig-cell-overlay { position: absolute; inset: 0; background: rgba(28,28,28,0); display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; transition: background 0.3s; }
.ig-cell:hover .ig-cell-overlay { background: rgba(28,28,28,0.4); }
.ig-cell-overlay svg { opacity: 0; transition: opacity 0.3s; width: 24px; height: 24px; fill: white; }
.ig-cell:hover .ig-cell-overlay svg { opacity: 1; }
.ig-ph { width: 100%; height: 100%; }

/* ============================================================
   CONTACT SECTION
   ============================================================ */
.contact-section { background: var(--cream); }
.contact-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } }
.contact-photo { position: relative; aspect-ratio: 3/4; overflow: hidden; background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--gold-light), var(--dusty-rose)); }
.contact-photo img { width: 100%; height: 100%; object-fit: cover; }
.contact-photo-ph { position: absolute; inset: 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; justify-content: center; gap: 12px; }
.contact-photo-ph .monogram { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 64px; font-weight: 300; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.4); }
.contact-photo-ph p { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); }
.contact-form-wrap { padding: 20px 0; }
.contact-intro { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 20px; font-style: italic; color: var(--stone); margin-bottom: 8px; }
.contact-name { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 32px; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.contact-body { font-size: 13px; line-height: 2; color: var(--stone); margin-bottom: 32px; }
.contact-details { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 40px; }
.contact-details a { font-size: 12px; color: var(--stone); transition: color 0.2s; }
.contact-details a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.wpcf7 input[type="text"], .wpcf7 input[type="email"], .wpcf7 input[type="tel"], .wpcf7 textarea,
.contact-form-native input, .contact-form-native textarea {
  width: 100%; border: none; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); background: transparent;
  padding: 12px 0; font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 12px; color: var(--charcoal);
  outline: none; letter-spacing: 0.5px; transition: border-color 0.2s; display: block; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.wpcf7 input:focus, .wpcf7 textarea:focus,
.contact-form-native input:focus, .contact-form-native textarea:focus { border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }
.wpcf7 input::placeholder, .wpcf7 textarea::placeholder,
.contact-form-native input::placeholder, .contact-form-native textarea::placeholder { color: var(--light-stone); }
.wpcf7 textarea, .contact-form-native textarea { min-height: 100px; resize: vertical; }
.wpcf7 input[type="submit"], .contact-form-native input[type="submit"], .contact-form-native button[type="submit"] {
  background: var(--charcoal); color: white; border: none; padding: 16px 40px;
  font-family: var(--font-sans); font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase;
  cursor: pointer; transition: background 0.3s; width: auto; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 0;
}
.wpcf7 input[type="submit"]:hover, .contact-form-native input[type="submit"]:hover,
.contact-form-native button[type="submit"]:hover { background: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   SINGLE POST
   ============================================================ */
.single-post-header { background: var(--warm-white); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 80px 40px 60px; }
.single-post-header .site-inner { max-width: 800px; }
.post-header-cat { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.post-header-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(36px, 5vw, 60px); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.post-header-meta { font-size: 11px; color: var(--light-stone); letter-spacing: 1px; }
.post-featured-img { width: 100%; max-height: 560px; object-fit: cover; }
.post-content-area { padding: 80px 40px; }
.post-content-area .site-inner { max-width: 800px; }
.post-body { font-size: 15px; line-height: 2; color: #2A2A2A; }
.post-body h2 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 32px; margin: 48px 0 20px; }
.post-body h3 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 24px; margin: 36px 0 16px; }
.post-body p { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.post-body img { margin: 40px auto; }
.post-body a { color: var(--gold); border-bottom: 1px solid var(--gold-light); }
.post-body blockquote { border-left: 3px solid var(--gold); padding: 20px 32px; margin: 40px 0; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 22px; font-style: italic; color: var(--stone); }

/* ============================================================
   PAGE TEMPLATES
   ============================================================ */
.page-hero { background: var(--charcoal); padding: 100px 40px 80px; position: relative; overflow: hidden; }
.page-hero::after { content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 70% 50%, rgba(201,169,110,0.1) 0%, transparent 60%); }
.page-hero .site-inner { position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.page-hero-eyebrow { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 4px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.page-hero-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(40px, 5vw, 70px); font-weight: 300; color: white; line-height: 1.15; margin-bottom: 20px; }
.page-hero-title em { font-style: italic; color: var(--gold-light); }
.page-hero-sub { font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.8; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.5); max-width: 560px; }
.styling-intro { background: var(--warm-white); }
.styling-intro-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.5fr; gap: 80px; align-items: start; }
.styling-body p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.9; color: var(--stone); margin-bottom: 16px; }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .styling-intro-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 40px; } }
.process-steps { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0; }
.process-step { display: flex; gap: 32px; align-items: flex-start; padding: 32px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); }
.step-number { flex-shrink: 0; width: 48px; height: 48px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--gold); color: #fff; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 18px; }
.step-content h4 { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 20px; font-weight: 400; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.step-content p { font-size: 14px; color: var(--stone); line-height: 1.8; }
.services-offered-grid { display: grid; gap: 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); margin-top: 60px; }
.service-offered-item { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 2fr; gap: 40px; padding: 48px 0; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); align-items: start; }
.service-offered-title { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: clamp(18px, 2vw, 24px); font-weight: 400; line-height: 1.3; color: var(--charcoal); }
.service-offered-body p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.9; color: var(--stone); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.service-offered-body ul { padding-left: 0; margin-top: 12px; }
.service-offered-body ul li { font-size: 13px; color: var(--stone); padding: 6px 0 6px 20px; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); position: relative; }
.service-offered-body ul li::before { content: '✦'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--gold); font-size: 8px; top: 9px; }
@media (max-width: 768px) { .service-offered-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 20px; padding: 36px 0; } }

/* ============================================================
   FOOTER
   ============================================================ */
#site-footer { background: #111; color: rgba(255,255,255,0.55); padding: 80px 40px 40px; }
.footer-grid { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr 1fr; gap: 60px; padding-bottom: 60px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07); }
@media (max-width: 900px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 40px; } }
@media (max-width: 480px) { .footer-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; } }
.footer-brand .footer-logo { display: block;
    font-size: 0;
    color: transparent;
    background-image: url("https://alternativelychic.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/altlogo_upscaled_white-e1776847606764.png");
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-position: center;
    background-size: contain;

    width: 180px;
    height: 60px;

    margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-brand-desc { font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.8; color: rgba(255,255,255,60%); max-width: 280px; }
.footer-col-title { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--gold); margin-bottom: 20px; }
.footer-col ul { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
.footer-col ul li a { font-size: 12px; color: rgba(255,255,255,50%); transition: color 0.2s; letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.footer-col ul li a:hover { color: var(--gold); }
.footer-bottom { max-width: var(--max-width); margin: 0 auto; padding-top: 32px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 16px; }
.footer-copy { font-size: 11px; color: rgba(160,130,50,1); letter-spacing: 0.5px; }
.footer-social-links { display: flex; gap: 20px; }
.footer-social-links a { font-size: 10px; letter-spacing: 2px; text-transform: uppercase; color: rgba(255,255,255, 60%); transition: color 0.2s; }
.footer-social-links a:hover { color: var(--gold); }

/* ============================================================
   SCROLL ANIMATIONS
   ============================================================ */
.ac-reveal { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.7s ease, transform 0.7s ease; }
.ac-reveal.revealed { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ============================================================
   WORDPRESS CORE
   ============================================================ */
.wp-block-image { margin: 40px 0; }
.alignwide { margin-left: -40px; margin-right: -40px; }
.alignfull { margin-left: calc(-50vw + 50%); margin-right: calc(-50vw + 50%); }
.screen-reader-text { position: absolute; left: -9999em; }
.skip-link { position: absolute; top: -100px; left: 0; z-index: 9999; padding: 10px 20px; background: var(--gold); color: white; transition: top 0.2s; }
.skip-link:focus { top: 0; }
.comments-area { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 60px 40px; }
.comment-list { list-style: none; }
.comment { border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 32px 0; }
.comment-author { font-family: var(--font-display); font-size: 18px; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.comment-meta { font-size: 11px; color: var(--light-stone); margin-bottom: 16px; }
.comment-content p { font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.8; color: var(--stone); }

/* ============================================================
   MISC
   ============================================================ */
.ac-contact-notice { padding: 16px 24px; margin-bottom: 24px; font-size: 13px; letter-spacing: 0.5px; line-height: 1.6; }
.ac-contact-notice.success { background: #f0faf3; border-left: 3px solid #4caf7d; color: #2d6a4f; }
.ac-contact-notice.error { background: #fff5f5; border-left: 3px solid var(--dusty-rose); color: #7a3030; }
.lifestyle-cat-card { display: block; text-decoration: none; }
.blog-filter-bar { display: flex; gap: 24px; flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
.blog-filter-bar a { font-size: 9px; letter-spacing: 3px; text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--stone); padding-bottom: 3px; border-bottom: 1px solid transparent; transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s; }
.blog-filter-bar a:hover, .blog-filter-bar a.active { color: var(--gold); border-bottom-color: var(--gold); }
@media (max-width: 640px) { .lifestyle-cats-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr !important; } }