/* =========================================================
   SLG GOLD - LUXURY BLOG & JOURNAL STYLESHEET
   Design System: Deep Navy (#002938 / #0F2D3D), Royal Gold (#D4AF37 / #ECC75C),
   Warm Cream (#FAF7ED), White (#FFFFFF)
   Typography Standard:
     Desktop:
       H1: 48px / 54px (Roboto)
       H2: 36px / 48px (Roboto)
       H3: 24px / 36px (Roboto)
       P: 16px / 28px (Poppins)
       List: 17px / 28px (Poppins)
     Mobile:
       H1: 32px / 1.3 (Roboto)
       H2: 26px / 1.32 (Roboto)
       H3: 22px / 1.35 (Roboto)
       P: 16px / 1.35 (Poppins)
   ========================================================= */

:root {
    /* Color Palette */
    --primary-dark: #002938;
    --primary-darker: #071822;
    --primary-light: #FAF7ED;
    --gold: #D4AF37;
    --gold-bright: #ECC75C;
    --gold-deep: #C59A29;
    --gold-light: #FFE895;
    --gold-text-grad: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE895 0%, #ECC75C 40%, #D4AF37 75%, #B8860B 100%);
    --dark-text: #1A1A1A;
    --secondary-text: #5F6B7A;
    --muted-text: #8A96A3;
    --white: #FFFFFF;
    --cream: #FAF7ED;
    --cream-card: #FFFFFF;
    --cream-border: #E8E0D0;
    --pill-inactive-bg: #EFE9DC;
    --pill-inactive-text: #3A4753;

    /* Strict Typography System */
    --font-heading: 'Roboto', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --font-body: 'Poppins', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif;
    --font-sans: 'Roboto', sans-serif;

    /* Shadows & Radii */
    --radius-pill: 9999px;
    --radius-card: 16px;
    --radius-sm: 8px;
    --shadow-card: 0 8px 30px rgba(15, 45, 61, 0.06);
    --shadow-card-hover: 0 16px 42px rgba(15, 45, 61, 0.12);
    --shadow-gold: 0 8px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
}

/* Reset & Base Page Setup */
*, *::before, *::after {
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

html, body {
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

body.blog-page {
    background-color: var(--cream);
    color: var(--dark-text);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 28px;
    margin: 0;
    padding-top: 80px; /* Offset for fixed navbar */
    -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
}

/* Remove header drop shadow on blog page */
body.blog-page .slg-header {
    box-shadow: none !important;
}

/* Global Headings & Typography Standards (Matches Desktop Sticky Note) */
h1 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 48px;
    line-height: 54px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

h2 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 48px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

h3 {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 36px;
    font-weight: 600;
}

p {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 28px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

ul, ol, li {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 17px;
    line-height: 28px;
}

/* =========================================================
   UNIVERSAL NON-HERO SECTION PADDING RULE
   Strictly enforces 40px top & bottom across all non-hero sections
   ========================================================= */
body.blog-page .blog-search-section,
body.blog-page .blog-articles-section,
body.blog-page .blog-topics-section,
body.blog-page .blog-latest-section {
    padding-top: 40px !important;
    padding-bottom: 40px !important;
}

body.blog-page .editors-pick-container,
body.blog-page .blog-cta-container {
    padding-top: 40px !important;
    padding-bottom: 40px !important;
}

.blog-main-content {
    background-color: var(--cream);
    min-height: 100vh;
    overflow-x: hidden;
    width: 100%;
}

/* =========================================================
   SECTION 1: HERO SECTION
   Matches Mockup: Ornate Gold Bangle on Dark Velvet/Teal
   ========================================================= */
.blog-hero-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    min-height: 520px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    background-color: var(--primary-darker);
}

.blog-hero-bg {
    position: absolute;
    inset: 0;
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 1;
}

.blog-hero-bg-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: right center;
    display: block;
}

/* Shadow removed as requested */
.blog-hero-overlay {
    display: none;
}

/* Hero Content Container with generous top spacing */
.blog-hero-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 3;
    max-width: 1280px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 70px 24px 80px 24px;
}

.blog-hero-content {
    max-width: 620px;
}

/* Eyebrow Tag: THE SLG GOLD JOURNAL —— */
.blog-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.blog-eyebrow-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2.4px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    color: #FAF7ED;
}

.blog-eyebrow-line {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 38px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    margin-left: 14px;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

/* Main H1 Title (Sticky Note: 48px / 54px Roboto) */
.blog-hero-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 48px;
    line-height: 54px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.blog-hero-title .title-white {
    display: block;
    color: #FFFFFF;
}

.blog-hero-title .title-gold {
    display: block;
    color: var(--gold-bright);
    background: var(--gold-text-grad);
    -webkit-background-clip: text;
    -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Paragraph Description (Sticky Note: 16px / 28px Poppins) */
.blog-hero-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 28px;
    color: rgba(250, 247, 237, 0.88);
    margin: 0 0 32px 0;
    font-weight: 400;
    max-width: 590px;
}

/* Hero CTA Button: Explore Articles -> (Shadow removed) */
.blog-hero-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECC75C 0%, #D4AF37 100%);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.blog-hero-btn .btn-arrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-hero-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE895 0%, #ECC75C 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: none;
}

.blog-hero-btn:hover .btn-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* =========================================================
   SECTION 2: SEARCH & FILTER PILLS
   ========================================================= */
.blog-search-section {
    background-color: var(--cream);
    padding: 40px 24px;
}

.blog-search-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Search Bar Pill Form */
.blog-search-wrapper {
    max-width: 740px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

.blog-search-bar {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1.5px solid var(--cream-border);
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    padding: 6px 6px 6px 22px;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(15, 45, 61, 0.05);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.blog-search-bar:focus-within {
    border-color: var(--gold);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 24px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
}

.search-icon-box {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #7A8794;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    margin-right: 10px;
}

.blog-search-input {
    flex: 1;
    border: none;
    outline: none;
    background: transparent;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    color: var(--dark-text);
    padding: 8px 4px;
}

.blog-search-input::placeholder {
    color: #8C99A5;
    font-size: 14.5px;
}

.blog-search-btn {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECC75C 0%, #D4AF37 100%);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 12px 34px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    flex-shrink: 0;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-search-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE895 0%, #ECC75C 100%);
    transform: scale(1.02);
}

/* Category Filter Pills */
.blog-categories-wrap {
    margin-top: 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 10px;
}

.filter-pill {
    background-color: var(--pill-inactive-bg);
    color: var(--pill-inactive-text);
    border: 1px solid rgba(15, 45, 61, 0.07);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
    padding: 9px 20px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
    user-select: none;
    -webkit-user-select: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.filter-pill svg {
    pointer-events: none;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.filter-pill:hover {
    background-color: #E5DECD;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
}

.filter-pill.active {
    background-color: var(--primary-dark);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-weight: 600;
    border-color: var(--primary-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(15, 45, 61, 0.22);
}

/* =========================================================
   SECTION 3: ARTICLES 3-CARD UNIFORM GRID
   All 3 Cards Have the Exact Same Structure, Size, and Styling
   ========================================================= */
.blog-articles-section {
    background-color: var(--cream);
    padding: 40px 24px;
}

.blog-articles-container {
    max-width: 1280px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}

/* Section Header Row */
.blog-section-header {
    display: flex;
    align-items: flex-end;
    justify-content: space-between;
    gap: 20px;
    margin-bottom: 36px;
    padding-bottom: 20px;
    border-bottom: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.22);
}

.blog-section-header-left {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    max-width: 720px;
}

.column-eyebrow {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.eyebrow-dash {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 26px;
    height: 2px;
    background: var(--gold);
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.eyebrow-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.8px;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Section Heading (Sticky Note: 36px / 48px Roboto) */
.blog-section-heading {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 48px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin: 0 0 6px 0;
}

.blog-section-sub {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 28px;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    margin: 0;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.blog-section-header-right {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.articles-count-badge {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid var(--cream-border);
    padding: 7px 16px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(15, 45, 61, 0.04);
}

.count-number {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    width: 20px;
    height: 20px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: var(--gold);
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
}

.view-all-link {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--gold-deep);
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.view-all-link .link-arrow {
    display: inline-block;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.view-all-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold);
}

.view-all-link:hover .link-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* =========================================================
   NEW MODEL LUXURY EDITORIAL LAYOUT (EXACT MOCKUP MATCH)
   Featured Hero Showcase + Wave Divider + 3-Column Magazine Grid
   ========================================================= */

/* 1. FEATURED HERO SHOWCASE */
.blog-hero-showcase {
    width: 100%;
    margin-bottom: 28px;
    display: block;
}

.blog-card-hero-mockup {
    position: relative;
    border-radius: 24px;
    overflow: hidden;
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 32px rgba(0, 41, 56, 0.08);
    background: #052431;
    transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
}

.blog-card-hero-mockup:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 20px 48px rgba(0, 41, 56, 0.14), 0 0 28px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7);
}

.hero-mockup-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 48% 52%;
    min-height: 440px;
    align-items: stretch;
    position: relative;
    background: #052431;
}

.hero-mockup-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    overflow: hidden;
    height: 100%;
    min-height: 440px;
    background: #002938;
}

.hero-mockup-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

.blog-card-hero-mockup:hover .hero-mockup-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

.hero-mockup-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 18px;
    left: 18px;
    z-index: 4;
    background: #D8A84E;
    color: #002938;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.hero-badge-star {
    font-size: 11px;
    color: #002938;
}

/* S-Curved Wave Divider on Left of Content */
.hero-wave-divider {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    left: -36px;
    width: 38px;
    height: 100%;
    z-index: 3;
    pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-wave-svg {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    display: block;
}

.hero-mockup-content {
    position: relative;
    background: #052431;
    padding: 38px 42px 34px 44px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    justify-content: center;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-lotus-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    top: 14px;
    right: 18px;
    width: 110px;
    height: 95px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.hero-mockup-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #D4AF37;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-mockup-meta {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #A9B8C2;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-meta-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}

.hero-meta-item svg {
    color: #D4AF37;
}

.hero-meta-dot {
    color: #D4AF37;
    font-size: 14px;
}

.hero-mockup-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 27px;
    line-height: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    margin: 0 0 12px 0;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-mockup-title a {
    color: #FFFFFF;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.hero-mockup-title a:hover {
    color: #ECC75C;
}

.hero-mockup-excerpt {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    line-height: 22px;
    color: #BDCBD4;
    margin: 0 0 18px 0;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 3;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-mockup-pills-row {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 8px;
    margin-bottom: 22px;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
}

.hero-feature-pill {
    background: #031A24;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
    color: #E2E8F0;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 5px 13px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.diamond-icon {
    color: #ECC75C;
    font-size: 10px;
}

.hero-mockup-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.hero-mockup-cta {
    background: #D8A84E;
    color: #002938;
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    text-decoration: none;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 14px rgba(216, 168, 78, 0.3);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.hero-mockup-cta:hover {
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 8px 20px rgba(216, 168, 78, 0.45);
    color: #002938;
}

.hero-mockup-cta .btn-arrow {
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.hero-mockup-cta:hover .btn-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.hero-tag-pill {
    background: #031A24;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    color: #ECC75C;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 6px 14px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
}


/* 2. SUBHEADER: LATEST ARTICLES */
.latest-articles-subheader {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin: 32px 0 20px 0;
}

.subheader-eyebrow {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1.5px;
    color: #A0782C;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 6px;
}

.subheader-nav-arrows {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
}

.nav-arrow-btn {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #D5CCC0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    color: #554D41;
    font-size: 13px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
}

.nav-arrow-btn:hover {
    border-color: #D4AF37;
    color: #002938;
    background: #FAF7EE;
}


/* 3. THREE-COLUMN LUXURY EDITORIAL GRID (9 CARDS) */
.blog-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 24px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

.blog-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid #ECE7DE;
    border-radius: 20px;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 18px rgba(0, 41, 56, 0.04);
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    height: 100%;
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.blog-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 30px rgba(0, 41, 56, 0.09);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
}

.blog-card-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 195px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #002938;
}

.blog-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.55s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

.card-category-badge {
    position: absolute;
    top: 13px;
    left: 13px;
    z-index: 2;
    background: #002938;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.55);
    color: #ECC75C;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 10.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 0.9px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 5px 12px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
}

.card-category-star {
    color: #ECC75C;
    font-size: 10px;
}

.blog-card-body {
    padding: 18px 20px 18px 20px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    background: #FFFFFF;
}

.card-meta-line {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 7px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 11.5px;
    color: #6B7280;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.card-meta-line svg {
    color: #D4AF37;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.card-meta-dot {
    color: #D4AF37;
    font-size: 12px;
}

.blog-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 17.5px;
    line-height: 24px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #002938;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
    min-height: 48px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.blog-card-title a {
    color: inherit;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .blog-card-title a {
    color: #A0782C;
}

.blog-card-excerpt {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    line-height: 19px;
    color: #64748B;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
    min-height: 38px;
    display: -webkit-box;
    -webkit-line-clamp: 2;
    -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
    overflow: hidden;
}

.card-tags-row {
    display: flex;
    gap: 7px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.topic-tag-pill {
    background: #FAF7EE;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
    color: #70551E;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 3px 10px;
    border-radius: 9999px;
}

.card-footer-row {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 12px;
    border-top: 1px solid #F1ECE2;
    text-decoration: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.read-article-link {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #002938;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-card:hover .read-article-link {
    color: #A0782C;
}

.card-circle-arrow {
    width: 28px;
    height: 28px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    border: 1px solid #D5CCC0;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    color: #002938;
    font-size: 13px;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.blog-card:hover .card-circle-arrow {
    background: #D8A84E;
    border-color: #D8A84E;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* =========================================================
   EMPTY STATE FOR SEARCH & FILTER
   ========================================================= */
.no-articles-state {
    display: none;
    text-align: center;
    padding: 60px 20px;
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border-radius: var(--radius-card);
    border: 1px solid var(--cream-border);
    max-width: 580px;
    margin: 40px auto;
}

.no-articles-state.visible {
    display: block;
}

.no-articles-icon {
    font-size: 42px;
    margin-bottom: 16px;
}

.no-articles-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 36px;
    color: var(--primary-dark);
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.no-articles-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 28px;
    color: var(--secondary-text);
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
}

.reset-filter-btn {
    background: var(--primary-dark);
    color: #FFFFFF;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 10px 24px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    transition: background 0.25s ease;
}

.reset-filter-btn:hover {
    background: var(--gold-deep);
}

/* =========================================================
   SECTION 4: EDITOR'S PICK SECTION
   Exact Match to Mockup Design
   Background: images/gold saving blog.webp
   ========================================================= */
.blog-editors-pick-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #FAF7ED;
    background-image: url('../images/gold%20saving%20blog.webp');
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center center;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    min-height: 560px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
}

.editors-pick-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 1440px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 5% 40px 48%;
    box-sizing: border-box;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    align-items: center;
}

.editors-pick-content {
    max-width: 580px;
    width: 100%;
}

/* Eyebrow: — EDITOR'S PICK */
.editors-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 12px;
    margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.editors-eyebrow .eyebrow-line {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 32px;
    height: 2px;
    background: #C59A29;
    border-radius: 2px;
}

.editors-eyebrow .eyebrow-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2.2px;
    color: #5F6B7A;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Title (H2) - Roboto 36px / 48px Matching Sticky Note */
.editors-pick-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 48px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.editors-pick-title .title-dark {
    display: block;
    color: #0F2D3D;
}

.editors-pick-title .title-gold {
    display: block;
    color: #C59A29;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Paragraphs (Poppins 16px / 28px Matching Sticky Note) */
.editors-pick-p1 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 28px;
    color: #55636E;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
    font-weight: 400;
    max-width: 560px;
}

.editors-pick-p2 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 28px;
    color: #55636E;
    margin: 0 0 28px 0;
    font-weight: 400;
    max-width: 560px;
}

/* CTA Button */
.editors-btn-wrap {
    margin-top: 6px;
}

.editors-pick-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #DEAA40 0%, #D4AF37 50%, #C9962D 100%);
    color: #0F2D3D;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 15px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 13px 32px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.editors-pick-btn .btn-arrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 16px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.editors-pick-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECC75C 0%, #DEAA40 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    color: #0F2D3D;
}

.editors-pick-btn:hover .btn-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* =========================================================
   SECTION 5: TOPICS EXPLORATION SECTION
   "Find What Matters to You"
   Exact Match to Mockup Design
   ========================================================= */
.blog-topics-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(ellipse at 50% 15%, #0A3648 0%, #04222D 55%, #021720 100%);
    background-color: #04222D;
    padding: 40px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Corner Flourishes */
.topics-flourish {
    position: absolute;
    top: 0;
    width: 130px;
    height: auto;
    z-index: 1;
    pointer-events: none;
    opacity: 0.95;
}

.topics-flourish-left {
    left: 0;
}

.topics-flourish-right {
    right: 0;
}

/* Container */
.topics-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1320px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Header */
.topics-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px auto;
}

.topics-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.topics-eyebrow-line {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 36px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: #C59A29;
    border-radius: 1px;
}

.topics-eyebrow-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2.6px;
    color: #E5C875;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.topics-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 48px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #FAF7ED;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.topics-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 28px;
    color: #CAD8E2;
    margin: 0 auto 14px auto;
    max-width: 680px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.topics-lotus-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.topics-lotus-divider {
    display: block;
}

/* 5 Cards Grid */
.topics-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: 16px;
    align-items: stretch;
    margin-top: 28px;
}

/* Individual Topic Card */
.topic-card {
    background: #FCF8F0;
    border-radius: 26px 26px 18px 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    box-shadow: 0 10px 26px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.22);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
    position: relative;
}

.topic-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-8px);
    box-shadow: 0 18px 38px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.32), 0 0 18px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.3);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.7);
}

/* Card Image Header & Arch */
.topic-card-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 156px;
    overflow: visible;
    background: #FAF7ED;
}

.topic-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center top;
    display: block;
    border-radius: 24px 24px 0 0;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.topic-card:hover .topic-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Overlapping Circle Badge */
.topic-card-badge {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: -22px;
    left: 16px;
    width: 44px;
    height: 44px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECC75C 0%, #D4AF37 100%);
    border: 3.5px solid #FCF8F0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(15, 45, 61, 0.16);
    z-index: 3;
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}

.topic-card:hover .topic-card-badge {
    transform: scale(1.1);
}

/* Card Body */
.topic-card-body {
    padding: 30px 16px 20px 16px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
    background: #FCF8F0;
}

.topic-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F2D3D;
    margin: 0 0 8px 0;
}

.topic-card-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 28px;
    color: #55636E;
    margin: 0 0 16px 0;
    flex: 1;
}

/* Card Footer with Circular Arrow Button */
.topic-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: flex-start;
    margin-top: auto;
}

.topic-card-btn {
    width: 34px;
    height: 34px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECC75C 0%, #D4AF37 100%);
    color: #0F2D3D;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 3px 10px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
}

.topic-card-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE895 0%, #ECC75C 100%);
    transform: scale(1.12);
    box-shadow: 0 5px 14px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    color: #0F2D3D;
}

/* Bottom Wave Ribbon */
.topics-bottom-ribbon-wrap {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 0;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    overflow: hidden;
    line-height: 0;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.topics-bottom-ribbon-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: auto;
    max-height: 68px;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center bottom;
    display: block;
}

/* =========================================================
   SECTION 6: LATEST ARTICLES SECTION
   "Fresh Insights for Your Next Decision"
   Exact Match to Mockup Design
   ========================================================= */
.blog-latest-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #FAF7ED;
    padding: 40px 0;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0;
}

/* Watermarks */
.latest-watermark {
    position: absolute;
    width: 280px;
    height: 250px;
    pointer-events: none;
    z-index: 1;
}

.latest-watermark-left {
    top: 0;
    left: -40px;
}

.latest-watermark-right {
    top: 0;
    right: -40px;
}

.latest-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1320px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 0 32px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Header */
.latest-header {
    text-align: center;
    max-width: 780px;
    margin: 0 auto 40px auto;
}

.latest-eyebrow {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    gap: 14px;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.latest-eyebrow-line {
    display: inline-block;
    width: 36px;
    height: 1.5px;
    background: #C59A29;
    border-radius: 1px;
}

.latest-eyebrow-text {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 2.6px;
    color: #5F6B7A;
    text-transform: uppercase;
}

.latest-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 48px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
}

.latest-title .title-dark {
    color: #0F2D3D;
}

.latest-title .title-gold {
    color: #C59A29;
}

.latest-subtitle {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 28px;
    color: #5F6B7A;
    margin: 0 auto 14px auto;
    max-width: 680px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

.latest-lotus-wrap {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    align-items: center;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

.latest-lotus-divider {
    display: block;
}

/* 3 Cards Grid */
.latest-cards-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: 28px;
    align-items: stretch;
}

/* Individual Card */
.latest-card {
    background: #FFFFFF;
    border: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
    border-radius: 18px;
    overflow: hidden;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(15, 45, 61, 0.05);
    transition: transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
}

.latest-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-6px);
    box-shadow: 0 14px 32px rgba(15, 45, 61, 0.12), 0 0 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.2);
    border-color: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.6);
}

.latest-card-img-wrap {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    height: 220px;
    overflow: hidden;
    background: #FAF7ED;
}

.latest-card-img {
    width: 100%;
    height: 100%;
    object-fit: cover;
    object-position: center;
    display: block;
    transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

.latest-card:hover .latest-card-img {
    transform: scale(1.05);
}

/* Card Body */
.latest-card-body {
    padding: 22px 24px 22px 24px;
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    flex: 1;
}

.latest-card-category {
    display: inline-block;
    align-self: flex-start;
    padding: 4px 13px;
    background: #F6EDE0;
    color: #8A6418;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 11px;
    font-weight: 600;
    letter-spacing: 1.2px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}

.latest-card-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 10px 0;
}

.latest-title-link {
    color: #0F2D3D;
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.latest-title-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.latest-card-excerpt {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 28px;
    color: #5F6B7A;
    margin: 0 0 20px 0;
    flex: 1;
}

/* Card Footer */
.latest-card-footer {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: space-between;
    margin-top: auto;
    padding-top: 14px;
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
}

.latest-meta-group {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 14px;
}

.latest-meta-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 5px;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 12.5px;
    color: #6B7888;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.latest-cta-link {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 8px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #0F2D3D;
    transition: color 0.25s ease;
}

.latest-cta-circle {
    width: 30px;
    height: 30px;
    border-radius: 50%;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECC75C 0%, #D4AF37 100%);
    color: #0F2D3D;
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    transition: all 0.25s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.25);
}

.latest-cta-link:hover {
    color: var(--gold-deep);
}

.latest-cta-link:hover .latest-cta-circle {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE895 0%, #ECC75C 100%);
    transform: translateX(3px) scale(1.05);
}

/* Bottom Notice Banner */
.latest-notice-banner {
    margin-top: 38px;
    background: #FAF6ED;
    border: 1.5px dashed rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.45);
    border-radius: 18px;
    padding: 22px 36px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 28px;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 10px rgba(15, 45, 61, 0.03);
}

.latest-notice-left {
    flex-shrink: 0;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
}

.latest-notice-icon {
    width: 52px;
    height: 56px;
    object-fit: contain;
    display: block;
}

.latest-notice-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 44px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.latest-notice-right {
    flex: 1;
}

.latest-notice-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 24px;
    line-height: 36px;
    font-weight: 700;
    color: #0F2D3D;
    margin: 0 0 4px 0;
}

.latest-notice-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 28px;
    color: #5F6B7A;
    margin: 0;
}

/* =========================================================
   SECTION 7: BLOG FINAL CTA BANNER
   "Have a Question About Gold Savings?"
   Background: images/blog-cta.webp
   ========================================================= */
.blog-cta-section {
    position: relative;
    width: 100%;
    background-color: #03212C;
    background-image: url('../images/blog-cta.webp');
    background-repeat: no-repeat;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center right;
    min-height: 520px;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    overflow: hidden;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 0;
}

.blog-cta-container {
    position: relative;
    z-index: 2;
    max-width: 1360px;
    width: 100%;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 40px 40px;
    box-sizing: border-box;
}

.blog-cta-content {
    max-width: 580px;
    width: 53%;
}

/* Heading (H2) - Roboto 36px / 48px Matching Sticky Note */
.blog-cta-title {
    font-family: var(--font-heading);
    font-size: 36px;
    line-height: 48px;
    font-weight: 700;
    margin: 0 0 14px 0;
    letter-spacing: -0.3px;
    color: #FAF7ED !important;
}

.blog-cta-title .cta-title-light {
    display: block;
    color: #FAF7ED !important;
}

.blog-cta-title .cta-title-gold {
    display: block;
    color: #ECC75C !important;
    margin-top: 4px;
}

/* Description (Poppins 16px / 28px Matching Sticky Note) */
.blog-cta-desc {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 16px;
    line-height: 28px;
    color: #CAD8E2 !important;
    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
    max-width: 540px;
    font-weight: 400;
}

/* Buttons Row */
.blog-cta-btns {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 16px;
    margin-bottom: 34px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-cta-primary-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #ECC75C 0%, #D4AF37 50%, #C9962D 100%);
    color: #0F2D3D;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 13px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.28);
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.blog-cta-primary-btn .btn-arrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-cta-primary-btn:hover {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFE895 0%, #ECC75C 100%);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 6px 22px rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.4);
    color: #0F2D3D;
}

.blog-cta-primary-btn:hover .btn-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

.blog-cta-secondary-btn {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
    border: 1.5px solid rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.65);
    color: #FAF7ED;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 14.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    padding: 12px 28px;
    border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
    text-decoration: none;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    cursor: pointer;
    white-space: nowrap;
}

.blog-cta-secondary-btn .btn-arrow {
    display: inline-block;
    font-size: 15px;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease;
}

.blog-cta-secondary-btn:hover {
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.15);
    border-color: #ECC75C;
    color: #FFFFFF;
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.blog-cta-secondary-btn:hover .btn-arrow {
    transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* 3 Trust Badges Row */
.blog-cta-badges {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 22px;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.blog-cta-badge-item {
    display: inline-flex;
    align-items: center;
    gap: 10px;
    color: #FAF7ED !important;
}

.blog-cta-badge-item span {
    color: #FAF7ED !important;
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 500;
}

.cta-badge-icon {
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}

.cta-badge-text {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
}

.badge-line1 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13.5px;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: #FAF7ED !important;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.badge-line2 {
    font-family: var(--font-body);
    font-size: 13px;
    font-weight: 400;
    color: #CAD8E2 !important;
    line-height: 1.25;
}

.blog-cta-badge-divider {
    width: 1px;
    height: 32px;
    background: rgba(212, 175, 55, 0.35);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}