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MEN’S STYLE CELEBRITY STYLE ORLANDO ISRAEL WOMEN’S STYLE LISA JANE MEATES SPRING INTO FOURTEEN BEAUTY COUNTER THE BIBLE OF GASTRONOMY THE ART OF EMPOWERING WOMEN THE FASHIONABLE DICTIONARY LORRIE GOULET SPRING IN SWITZERLAND PREPARING FOR THAT SUMMER BODY
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pringtime has always been about renew, rebirth and re-blossoming into a better, more colorful version of our self. Basking in the warmth of the sun brings a feeling that that we have arrived to a certain level of calm or optimism. To really appreciate fashion and style we must embrace the new with nostalgia of the past, sometimes with a tinted lens. Styles come and go, rinse then repeat. Photographers work hard to capture not only current fashion and societal trends, but also the essence of style in the camera’s eye. In fashion as in society we must continually evaluate our couture to suit our needs. We spend countless hours in engaging ourselves in different roles and must dress for these roles accordingly. Many times it may mean upgrading or accessorizing our appearance for a new season, job position, relationship or event. Our featured Celebrity this month, Exemplifies this premise; The Amazing Spiderman 2 star, Andrew Garfield has consistently incorporated fashion styles and design aesthetic with his red carpet appearances as well as every day living. Be sure to check out the web-slinger’s sartorial side on pages 34 and 35. When reading through the interviews in this issue; from entrepreneurs Ariana Pierce and Corey Woods to Photographer Josh Garrick their passion and drive invoke in us a resolve that the entrepreneurial spirit is alive and within reach for all of us. I hope this spring issue allows you capture some of the rebirth of spring, appreciate the inner calm of the season, experience of new styles, new journeys, and new friends. Isn’t that what spring is all about?
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The double-breasted blazer is officially back. Neon trainers are finding their place amongst the fashionable set, floral prints are blooming, and the man bag is just getting started.
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If you don’t have the attitude or the If you don’t the attitude orofthe swagger, thehave most handsome clothes swagger, the most handsome of clothes will look sloppy. will look sloppy. As The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is hitting posters, buses and screens around the world we thought we'd take a look at the fashion of the man playing every boy’s dream role. Andrew Garfield is the guy to watch in the style A s The Amazing Spider-Man 2 is2hitting posters, buses and screens world we thought we'dsuits, take the a arena as The Amazing Spider Man launches worldwide. Inpast pressaround junkets,the Garfield sported skinny
look the fashion the man playing boy’sand dream role. Andrew Garfield is the guy to watch in thewas style kindsatseen on smallofframe male modelsevery in Milan Paris, a body shape not unlike Garfield’s. Garfield arena asout TheinAmazing Spider Man—2 Gucci, launches worldwide. junkets, GarfieldHe sported skinny suits, the decked high fashion labels Burberry, TomInpast Ford, press Alexander McQueen. strutted out in kinds seen on small frame male Milan and bodycoat shape notsweater unlike Garfield’s. Garfield(in was everything from an electric bluemodels suit (in in Moscow) to aParis, plaidasport with and black trousers decked highsuit fashion Gucci, Ford, He strutted out instyle Berlin) out to aindark with alabels crisp — white shirtBurberry, and navyTom silk tie (in Alexander London). InMcQueen. Paris, Garfield won major everything from an aelectric blue suit (in Moscow) to Balenciaga. a plaid sportNot coata with trousers (inlook, points for sporting razor sharp burgundy suit from lot ofsweater young and guysblack can pull off the Berlin) to a dark crisp coupled white shirt and silktailoring tie (in London). In (take Paris,note Garfield major style but Garfield withsuit his with lithe aframe with thenavy precise of the suit of thewon shoulders of the points a razor sharp burgundy suit from Balenciaga. Not a lot of young guys can pull off the look, jacket for andsporting the perfect length of the trousers). but Garfield with his lithe frame coupled with the precise tailoring of the suit (take note of the shoulders of the One can argue that it’s fail-safe when designers custom-make clothes for you. Part of that is true. But if you don’t jacket and the perfect length of the trousers). have the attitude—or even the swagger—the most handsome of clothes will look sloppy. One can argue that it’s fail-safe when designers custom-make clothes for you. Part of that is true. But if you don’t have the Garfield attitude—or even the swagger—the handsome clothes will look Andrew knows through his sartorial most choices that theyofare redefining howsloppy. actors should look like. After years of sloppy clothes, ill-fitting red carpet suits and variations of Ashton Kutcher and Justin Bieber mash ups, Andrew knows his sartorial choices that they arestyles redefining howwith actors look like. After Garfield Garfield proves that you through can be young and still look sharp. Their resonate the should many styl-ish men years of sloppy clothes, ill-fitting red carpet suits and variations of Ashton Kutcher and Justin Bieber mash ups,on featured in street style blogs. Now if only the actors in Hollywood paid attention, there’d be more male ogling Garfield proves that you can be young and still look sharp. Their styles resonate with the many styl-ish men the red carpet. featured in street style blogs. Now if only the actors in Hollywood paid attention, there’d be more male ogling on the red carpet.
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Next Season Photographer Carlos Velez Wardrobe Styling Ryan Wharton Hair & Make-up Briana Chapman Model Allie - NEXT Model Valeska - NEXT
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lorida Native, Orlando Israel, is an emerging Fashion Designer and Fashion Photographer based in New York City. Israel began his artistic career during high school when he attended The Osceola County School for the Arts as a Visual Arts Major. At the ripe age of 18, he set out to leave Florida and move to New York to pursue a career in Fashion and to create his own identity.
“I don’t like to stick myself into one specific category. I am a creative thinker and I highlight the same beauty that I see... with anything I choose to use: a camera, a pair of dressmaker shears, or a paintbrush.” Now at 20, Orlando attends Parsons The New School for Design and has interned with V-Agency and the CR Fashion Book. Inspired by the work of Guy Bourdin, Helmut Newton, Gustave Courbet as well as pop culture and contemporary fashion, Orlando Israel has managed to create a world of imagery of it’s own.
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SPRING INTO FOURTEEN Massiel Mancebo
Spring, it comes around every year with the promise of reinventing ourselves, and creating a whole new style outlook. For most, the new year may begin on January 1st, but for the true fashion devotees, the new year begins when the spring fashions begin to unfold. We’ve been waiting patiently for the spring/summer 14 collections to arrive and infiltrate our lives along with the warmer temperatures, higher hemlines, and – bright colors. It’s nothing new that spring is an awakening, and that with it comes along flower prints, lighter fabrics, vivacious shades, and interesting shapes. This year, spring fashion revolves around an effervescent lively femininity. Spring dresses with sporty, fun, and simple cuts a la Claire McCardell, remind us what fun American girl fashion was all about; feminine silhouettes, in bold hues, accessorized by sporty socks, and tennis player collars. This spring everything screams fun and playful, enveloped in a no-nonsense elegance. Have no idea what to pair those floral pants from last year with? Shimmer and shine and a lipstick in a delicious shade of wine. This spring anyone can join in on the fun. Mixing and matching prints is where the fun begins. Oscar de la Renta does this marvelously in his SS14 ready to wear collection by incorporating houndstooth, gingham, and lace, meshed together in bright royal blues and whites. Polka dots and flowers are layered together on beautiful flared dresses in a new way, paying homage to pop art and youthfulness. Along with these trends come the true fusion of art and fashion, blending the artistry of craft and construction seamlessly, while maintaining the same vivacious atmosphere, which carries on throughout the rest of spring trends. Along with refreshing spring pret-a-porter, we are seeing yet another renaissance –the modern bride. Oxford shirts embroidered with delicate late flowers in airy organza, flow into flowery white skirts, together they form a new type of wedding dress. Pockets are the new ‘something new’ in these surprising and confident wedding dresses that say a lot more about the brides personality and tastes. This spring femininity is fun and playful. It is loud and vivacious, but not at all in the aggressive and serious interpretation, we may have seen in previous years. Rather than making a declaration, this spring says: “Let’s have fun together, let’s play in the fields, paint the town, and put flowers in our hair, but let’s do it with a statement”.
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Retoucher Corday Cardwell and Harana Zhang Wardrobe Stylist Luis Antonio Ayuso Wardrobe Asst Latease Nunez Hair & Make-Up Steven Carl Story Models Alina Pokidova (Talent direct) Kiara Pace (BENZ) Top Cheerful yellow knitted top- Liz Claiborne- $48 Skirt Vintage linen butter yellow skirt- $125 Necklace Chunky yellow tear drop necklace - Bon posh -$29 Bracelet Yellow snake skin embossed bangle - Bon posh -$15 Bracelet Yellow enamel buckle bracelets - Bon posh - $15
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Top Silk graphic floral print shirt -Cwonder-$128 Crop Top Navy blue Crop top-Decree-$25 Pants Electric blue wide-leg pants-9&CO-$80 Earrings Royal blue double drop earrings-Cwonder-$ 34 Bracelet Blue enamel bracelets - Bon posh -$15 Bracelet Chunky blue with CZ - Bon posh - $58 Bracelet Navy blue Italian leather with crystals $68 Sunglasses Wild fox sunnies- provided by Charyli-$ 178
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INTERVIEW As a hairstylist, I love to talk to other people in my industry and see their point of view of where the trends are going each season.
AMMON CARVER Matrix Mizu NY Salon 505 Park Ave New York, NY 10022 (212) 688-6498
Tell us about yourself: I’ve been a professional hair stylist for 12 years, and 10 of those I’ve worked with Matrix. Do you have a favorite designer or style icon for this spring? I’m always obsessed with John Varvatos, I simply love everything in the store. I’m also a big fan of Marc Jacobs’ artistic style. What would you say the must have hair trends are for Spring 2014? This spring is all about the long bob. Sophisticated and yet feminine. Look for more of the color-graduation happening with hair color, and with the rise of all theblow dry bars, women are leaning more towards full-bodied, perfectly finished hair on a daily basis. What products would you use to support these trends? I’m a big fan of mousse for voluminous looks. My favorite is ‘Go Big’ from Design Pulse. Lightweight oils and serums are perfect to keep hair shiny and frizz free; my latest go-to serum is Biolage Smooth proof serum. Are there any trends that you wish would go away? I don’t have any trends that are driving me crazy at the moment. Are there any celebrities right now that you feel might have the next most influential hair trend? I think it’s a good idea to keep your eye on Jennifer Lawrence, she seems to be a big trendsetter. What is the next big thing that you are working on? I’m always working on 10 things at the same time. Next on the agenda is a Biolage launch event in Brazil, I’ll be using Google glasses to educate hairstylists from a whole new perspective. What is the next big thing your company is coming out with? There are some great top secret projects coming up for me personally, but with Matrix there are great events taking place: Biolage Reinvention, a new All-American trend collection called Denim Code, and some incredible new education events called Programs of Passion.
Spring is a great time to revamp your look, and New York City’s top hairstylists Ammon Carver from Matrix Salon, and Jorge Luis from Laicale Salon, let us know what’s the new look for 2014. BY: ANGEL CARDONA
JORGE LUIS Laicale Salon NYC 129 Grand St, New York, NY 10013 (212) 219-2424 Tell us about yourself: My name is Jorge Luis, I am the runway director for Laicale Salon in NYC. I have been a hair stylist since 1981, graduated in LA then went back to Mexico, where I am from originally, moved to NYC in 1996, where I started at the prestigious Louis Licari salon, worked mainly in New York City Upper East Side , then joined the Prive Salon in 2008, and more recently Laicale Salon. Do you have a favorite designer or style icon for this spring? I have been leading countless shows with amazing designers but there is one that caught my eye DOMINIC LOUIS, I just did the show and it gets better and better. What would you say the must have hair trends are for Spring 2014? the spring hair trend that I have noticed with my clients is long bobs ( bellow the shoulders ) think Alexa Chung, Kate Moss, As for colors , I favor a multi dimensional color. Using my balyage technique . What products would you use to support these trends? As for products,well, i use LAICALE & Oribe Product’s, ALWAYS , either at shoots as well as on the runways or on celebrities. Smoother No Frizz - use before a blow dry or when air drying. Smoothes cuticle, light weight. You can mix with any product so very versatile. Great for combatting humidity. Molding paste - love it for smoothing fly aways after a blow dry or adding piecy-ness around the hairline. Equally great for short hair. Adds texture and volume but never builds up or looks heavy (or greasy - can’t think of a nicer way to say that!). You can layer it all day. A little in the tips of your fingers and then twirl and shape strands Are there any trends that you wish would go away? I REALLY wish extentions will take a backseat. Hair need to breathe and take a rest. So I am pro long bobs. My clients and taking a break from them. And another horrific trend is BAD OMBRÉ , I mean when done Propertly it can be beautiful. But I seem it on the streets of. NYC done so badly my eyes go blind. Are there any celebrities right now that you feel might have the next most influential hair trend? As for celebs, I love Alexa Chung’s style, I am a fan of ‘effortless chic’ and she epitomizes it perfectly. What is the next big thing that you are working on?My next project is to learn the agency business , I have always been fascinated, we sign stylist , make up artist and photographers. So it will be a fascinating experience. 63
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Yo u n g, B o ld & F earless Where did you get the inspiration to start your business? I Come from generations of entrepreneurs. I knew I wanted to achieve the same level but wanted to do it on my own. At the age of thirteen I started a writing for children and teens blog on how to succeed or how to talk to their parents. A few years later, I started The Billionheir Girl’s Club. It was a place for girls to learn about etiquette, beauty, fashion and entrepreneurial skills. It also included a line of fashionable accessories and T-shirts. How did you come to get into the Superstar Nail Lacquer business? it was originally going to be clothing line but the market was oversaturated at the time, making their t-shirts and accessories so I brought the idea to my mother and together we got a chemist, manufacturer and decided to make a conference to test out Superstar Nail Lacquer. It ended up selling out with in the first 30 minutes. My vision was a nail polish line to match the runway. I wanted it to be fast drying, where women could feel good about themselves, where a woman on the go could get in and out with out having to worry about ruining the polish. My over all thought was having a polish that matched the clothing lines on the runway. How do you stay up to date on current fashion trends and styles –and—how do you incorporate that into new colors for your brand? I attend fashion week, read magazines, look at other bloggers, I love to see what the colors are on the runway to incorporate it to the line. I base all my colors on those designs so that girls can just accent their looks for the current season. There is an underlying sense that the fashion world is still not racially equal. As a young, African American female, do you feel there are barriers to success within the fashion world, due to your race or gender? I turn it into a positive thing, I know there will be challenges but I never dwell on it, it just fuels my fire and now those same people who once turned me down are approaching me to work with me. How do you balance work, school and your personal life? I keep a strict calendar, and I really concentrate on setting my priorities. You are also an author, What are your favorite subjects and what motivates you to write? I had a lot of inspiration from teens asking me questions about how to be successful in life.
You travel frequently for speaking engagements…what do You enjoy most about being such a young and successful entrepreneur? I strive to be the best all the time, I love to be able to touch other people’s lives in a positive way . You have the most creative names for your polishes… How do you come up with them? I come up with a concept and then link all the new colors to that specific concept. How does it feel to have a product that is used by so many celebrities? Amazing, it was incredible for me to have Miley Cyrus wearing my brand, and the first time Superstar Nail Lacquer was in Glamour Magazine. It was crazy for me because Glamour is such a big beauty magazine What celebrities would you like to see wearing your nail polish? Definitely Beyonce and would love Jennifer Lawrence also. Who are your role models? My mother, she taught me everything I know and expects more out of me than anyone else. What motivated you to make your products, vegan friendly and toxin free? I wanted something healthy, pregnant mothers were a big inspiration since a lot of moms worry about chemicals harming the baby. Everyone deserves to look fabulous. What is on the horizon for you and your company? New ventures - more stores, and branching out even more internationally. The company is already growing so much I am excited to see where it goes. I have new lacquer styles and colors on the horizon. I love coming up with new concepts and new lines but it takes a couple of months, a lot of research and hard work, but it is definitely something I enjoy. I love to incorporate Celebrity Marketing Campaigns I send out the new concepts and colors to bloggers. And I love to have release parties to introduce the new polishes and see how they test with the public. Find out more about Ariana at: www.arianapierce.com www.thebillionheirclub.blogspot.com www.superstarnaillacquer.com
Interview by: Jen Lumiere
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GASTRONOMY Mugaritz is a mysterious place, a place of differences and exchanges. At the crossroads of Errenteria and Astigarraga, Spain; A magnificent and majestic oak tree greets visitors as they arrive to experience the culinary sensations that move people, that plunge them into a certain thickness, into a mist, into pure emotion. Where one might only see grass, At Mugaritz they imagine infinite life; where there is a flower, they see breathing architecture. They cook to make you experience nature: only when you get lost in nature will you be able to fully enjoy it. Mugaritz was founded fourteen years ago and nowadays it is considered unanimously as one of the best restaurants in the world. The place where it stands is the border of two limiting villages Errenteria and Astigarraga so the
restaurant is divided in two by a virtual line. A bicentenary oak. Mugaritz in Basque language means oak (aritz) and border (muga). Mugaritz sits in the crossroads between different artistic and knowledge disciplines. Mugaritz exists because we want to enjoy the experience of creating culture through gastronomy. Our essential aim is not to “feed� our hosts, is to provoke emotions in our visitors. The important thing is not what we do, but what we make feel. Through gastronomy, understood as language, we can awake, affect, perfect elements that make sense to our condition of human beings. Visiting Mugaritz is an experience that can not be explained: you have to experience it.
We want to transcend and want to create culture through our own model. We are curious and like to question things. We enjoy transfering experiences and knowledge that we have learnt and have incorporated to our legacy.Our customers are also an active part of the project and give sense to our daily efforts. Just by the fact of visiting Mugaritz they are committed to the experience, giving us value. We have to fullfill their expectation and try to maintain our identity at the same time. We are inconformists. Doubt is part of our philosophy and we reinvent ourselves day after day. We search for more than what we have. The need of learning and continous growth is part of us. We try not to draw limits and not stick ourselves to what we have learned. We invite you to visit and learn more about Mugaritz.
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Article Written by Curator of Jai Gallery - Coralie Claeysen-Gleyzon
In a contemporary cultural environment filled with millions of manipulated photographic images of beautiful women it can be difficult to reassess the meaning of what true beauty is. Portrayed here are the works of six emerging fine art photographers who have chosen to challenge the typical clichéd notion of beauty and are portraying women in an unconventional way. These young photographers are the ones challenging perceptions of what beauty is and where it truly resides. They are the ones who help change perceptions of women.
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Erika Rech’s Sarah revisits a subject that is traditionally deemed beautiful and feminine. The only clue that we are looking at a ballerina is the rather graceful posture of the legs and the pristine ballerina shoes… If one were to trace a diagonal through the image, the top half offers a completely different aspect: a disheveled and dirty -yet pretty- young woman in an animal-like stance.
James Cornetet’s Unconventional series features naturally beautiful women in various situations where they can just BE, naturally, away from the pressure of having to wear makeup, do their hair and pose in front of the camera. His minimalist approach concentrates on simple aspects in his subjects, accentuating the angles of a face, the shadows and curves of the body and the texture of the skin. The resulting portraits exude sensuality and strength.
Michael Rothwell’s Inception pays homage to a woman’s pregnant body. Pregnancy is traditionally pictured as a beautiful happening in a woman’s life. The predominance of the scar in this image challenges this perception. It talks of the pain of life and birth, the discomfort of pregnancy and the uncontrollable changes to a woman’s body.
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Many of these photographers have also chosen to empower women, refusing to fetishize them and portraying them as objects of sexual desire. The Two Women in Douglas Nesbitt’s photograph are strong and independent; their unfaltering gaze is determined, almost defiant.
In Kristen Wheeler’s Femme Dans Le Miroir we are witnessing a private moment: a nude woman looking at a ref lection of herself, getting ready or playing roles in the mirror perhaps. The woman in this mirror does not rely on the male gaze in order to exist. We are not voyeurs: the photographer simply seems absent and we, the viewers, are just a fly on the wall.
Patricia Lois Nuss’ series entitled Madonnas explores the representation of the mother in all its fragility, reality and simplicity. It draws attention to the challenge modern women are up against: the inability for any woman to ever equal the perfect and idealized figure of the Madonna. Nuss replaces it with an alternative reality that women can live up to: real women with doubts, emotions, flaws, strengths and hopes. Lucas Dulac’s Salome focuses on capturing a raw moment; the split second that makes a powerful photographic image, while being in the urban environment. That passersby suddenly becomes the muse of the photographer, because the blue morning light, the raspberry pink of her lips and coat, and her beautiful distinctive hair just happen to create such a visual harmony that it almost should be accompanied by music.
These pieces were featured as part of the Unconventional Photography Exhibition at Jai Gallery (Orlando, Florida) in February 2014.
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lix Gres |al-eecks-gray| Remember those long draped, silk gowns worn by the movie goddesses of the 1930s? We can thank Alix Gres for bringing back those luxurious silhouettes seen before the roaring twenties. She’s also famous for creating ‘cut-outs’ that exposed the skin in an elegant way. Alix Gres was the ‘it’ designer of the 1930s, a talented sculptress, she created haute couture for elite old Hollywood actresses such as Greta Garbor and Marlene Dietrich. There is now a sole perfume house of her brand under the name “Parfum Grés”, which operates in Switzerland.
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elphos gown |del-fo-uhs| One of the most artfully created gowns in the history of garment making, the delphos gown was a intricately pleated silk gown, most notably made by Spanish designer Mariano Fortuny in 1907. The gown is such a rarity, that nowadays it can only be seen at museums such as the MOMA in New York City. It was inspired and given the name ‘delphos’ after the Greek statue of the Charioteer of Delphi. It is said that although several designers have attempted to replicate the technique used by Fortuny, no one has even come close to recreating it. Some even say he destroyed all instructions on his techniques, leaving us a true fashion mystery.
In order to be irreplaceable one must always be different. -Coco Chanel
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THE FASHIONABLE DICTIONARY Fashionable facts, and quirky biographies, for the fashion lover, the dedicated reader, and the history fanatic. Massiel Mancebo
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alenciaga | bah-len-see-ah-gah| Cristobal Balenciaga, the king of all Spaniard designers, and referred to as “ the master of us all” by designer Christian Dior. It’s no exaggeration. He truly is the master of the ultra structured and unapologetic silhouette. Taking cue from the Spanish Renaissance and the bold landscape of his native Basque country, Balenciaga is known for creating notable and unique styles such as: the spherical balloon jacket (1953) and the sack dress (1957). His most notable protégés included designers Oscar de la Renta, and Givency among others. The current creative director at Balenciaga is designer Alexander Wang.
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edora |fuh-do-rah| You think of Frank Sinatra, and immediately that classic image of him wearing a crisp well tailored suit, and that hat -what’s it called? A fedora. Before Frank wore it, before Michael Jackson tipped it over in his music video, and Indiana Jones made it look adventurous, fedoras got their name in 1882 from a play by French dramatist Victorien Sardou, about a princess named Fédora Romanoff.
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oco Chanel |coh-coh shu-nel| Who can speak of fashion without mentioning the woman who released women from the complexity of corsets? From humble and difficult beginnings, Gabrielle (coco) Chanel became the most influential designer of the 1920s. By using fabrics unknown to the time such as: jersey and tricot, she created rectangular, shorter dresses, that led way to the ‘boyish’ and playful silhouettes of the roaring twenties. Aside from being known as the creator of the “little black dress” and the classic tweed suit, Coco Chanel was a true visionary who marched to the beat of her own fashionable drum.
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lsa Schiaparelli |skyap-uh-rell-ee| Salvador Dali was the father of surrealistic art, and Elsa the mother of surrealistic fashion. Pairing up her artistic skills with those of Dali, and Jean Cocteau, Schiaparelli created some of the most extravagant, abstract, and shocking garments ever seen by mankind. We may not associate lobsters with fashion, but to Schiaparelli, Salvador Dali’s painting of a lobster on a silk skirt was just what the fashion world needed. The most notable archenemy of Coco Chanel, she continued to shock audiences with over the top pieces, bright colors, and of course her fragrance by the name of Shocking (1936) -what else would she call it? The name fits perfectly.
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ivenchy |jsee-vawn-chi| Hubert de Givenchy was one of the most prominent designers of true haute couture. Famous for using actress Audrey Hepburn as his muse, he created almost every gown she wore in some of her most notable movies, such as: Sabrina (1953) and of course the famous black dress everyone fell in love with from Breakfast at Tiffany’s (1961). In a way, Givenchy understood the female elegance better than any other designer, he designed for the princess in every woman. It comes as no surprise that princess Grace Kelly of Monaco, and U.S. first lady Jacqueline Kennedy were also among some of his most notably faithful customers.
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ssey Miyake |ee-say mee-ah-kay| Born in Hiroshima, Japan in 1938, Issey Miyake is one of the most poetic, simple, and elegant designers. Have you ever noticed those black turtle necks worn religiously by the late Steve Jobs? Those were designed by Issey Miyake. He is famous for creating simple, futuristic and imaginative pieces, as well as for his fragrances. The light aquatic fragrance ‘L’eau d’Issey’, was born from his request to create a fragrance that smelled like water: Clean, fresh, and extremely simple.
arl Largerfeld |lah-gur-feld| Known for his audacious quotes just as much as he’s known for wearing sunglasses at night, Karl Lagerfeld is the current head designer for Chanel. An amazing illustrator and fashion visionary, Karl has managed to create quite the following among fashion lovers, as well as an immense amount of controversy due to his brash statements. Karl is both greatly loved, and greatly hated. Perhaps the only one who can truly understand him is his Persian cat Choupette, whom he’s said he’d marry if it were legal.
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alston |hauls-tonn| Roy Halston was known as the iconographic designer of the 1970s, the era of studio 54. His long dresses, and jumpsuits in the trademark trapeze cuts, and dramatic neck plunges were worn by the elite of 70s fashion, such as: Bianca Jagger, Liza Minnelli, Anjelica Houston, and Lauren Becall. He was most known for his use of ultrasuede, but what a lot of people don’t know is that he was an expert milliner and created the classic ‘pillbox hat’ worn by first lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Today, the company continues to run successfully under the name of Halston Heritage.
ane Birkin |jei-n-bur-kin| Ah the famous Birkin bag. It costs more than most luxurious designer bags. Let’s be honest -it can cost about the same as a vehicle. A rising star from the ‘swinging sixties’ era in London, Jane Birkin is an English actress and singer, well known for her particularly distinctive beauty. Birkin was on a flight from Paris to London in 1981, when chief executive of Hermés Jean-Louis Dumas saw her struggling with a straw bag. She explained to him that she hadn’t found a leather weekend bag that was comfortable enough to hold, and from this complaint the Birkin bag was born.
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alique |la-leek| René Jules Lalique was a French glass designer, best known for his wonderful perfume bottle designs. Lalique partnered with French perfumer and business man Francois Coty to forever revolutionize the concept of what perfume bottles should look like. Lalique designed beautiful bottles for brands such as: Guerlain, Molinard, d’Orsay and Worth. The most famous being the dove flacon for Nina Ricci’s L’Air du Temps. In a way he was the first to develop a beauty product in a fashionable way. 91
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“Caryatid back” by: Josh Garrick
A HEART FOR
GREECE
AN INTERVIEW WITH PHOTOGRAPHER AND ARTIST, JOSH GARRICK.
At the house with the perfect sunsets and East to West positioning, amidst Greek ruins, and old books, you simply breathe Greece. Sipping a cup of hot green tea, surrounded by artifacts and a plethora of paintings, it is here, where Socrates’ words resound: “Wisdom begins in wonder”. BY: MASSIEL MANCEBO
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photograph from the No Stone Unturned series, 2012, ©J. Garrick
T he term “old-soul” is often applied to those who belong in a time before their own.
Perhaps it is not that these types of ‘souls’ are not fit for our current world, but that they are inherently attached and curious to a world they never saw. The ancient Greeks believed in many things, but the one thing all of the great philosophers had in common was their ardent passion for wisdom. Their infinite search for greater wisdom brought them to create magnificent monuments in the arts, culture, and music. Such is the case of photographer and artist Josh Garrick. A man with a passionate beating heart for Greece, which motivates one to look further, see more, and of course ‘say yes’. When asked about his love for Greece he is quick to build a knot in his throat; he loves Greece –and it’s authentically evident. “It’s an incredible thing, when the plane touches down in Athens I feel like I’ve come home. It means so much to me. It never became more clear to me that I am a man with a foot in two countries, I am truly proud of being an American, but I also feel Greek. I am proud of that”, said Garrick as he rapidly poured himself his favorite green tea in a curious and colorful mug. The presence of Greece is evident throughout his lovely home. Artifacts, rocks, and columns decorate every inch from the inside and it extends out into the back lawn. “I like to add a bit of the Greek ruins to my backyard” he says with
delight. “The funny thing is, sometimes the people who would cut the lawn would pick up the columns, thinking they had fallen over. I kept pushing it back down and then they’d pick it up –eventually they got the point”. Although this may seem like the everyday patterns of a collector attached to his collectives, it is evident that these pieces are a lot more meaningful to Garrick. In each of them he finds a piece of the land that his soul has always called home, and in each he is reminded time and time again of how blessed and honored he has been in life. “ I’ve had born Greeks say to me: ‘you are more Greek than most of us’. This to me is the best compliment I’ve ever received. I am the first American to exhibit at The National Archaeological Museum of Greece, and in addition to this, I am the first non-Greek to exhibit there in 125 years.” Garrick is proud to state that he has always depended on the kindness of strangers; in between laughter and tears, he will tell you about all of his wonderful encounters with the Greeks that became his family. “The way I was received by the Greeks was unforgettable. I will never forget, there was this Greek family that adopted me for both Christmas and the New Year so that I would not be alone” he says with
tears beginning to form in his eyes. “They didn’t speak a lot of English, and the mother of this family had actually practiced her English just so she could say to me: ‘I am lucky for you to be my friend’. I was simply amazed at this incredible generosity, to think that she made all of this effort to cook, and clean, and entertain all of those guests, and still took the time to learn English just to say that.” The Greek press also welcomed him with open arms and recognized him as one of their own. But of course, one must wonder how a ‘farm boy’ from Pennsylvania (as he calls himself) would grow to love a world so different from his own; according to Garrick the origins of his passion are unclear. He can recall a few brief encounters with ancient Greece, including a small Greek monument he created while in the 7th grade which was featured in a local county fair. “I did well enough to enter my project in the county fair and I got a blue ribbon for it! I don’t know if this affected me so much to have ancient Greece become the biggest part of my life, but it definitely affected me. I had a woman once ask me: ‘why Greece?’ I come from a farm in Pennsylvania; ancient Greece was as foreign to me as Star Wars. I wish I had a concrete answer to explain why I love Greece, but I do not.” Garrick went on to study anything related to Greece. If Greece was involved in any way, Garrick was there, even participating in a small role for a college
A living room full of wonderful collections and artefacts. By: Massiel Mancebo
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Josh Garrick holds one of his favorite pieces, by the poolside. By: Massiel Mancebo
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Left: A table with Greek elements in the home of Josh Garrick. Right: Horse sculpture. By:Massiel Mancebo
-theater production of Oedipus Rex. “It was a small role” he says “but someone had to come in at the end to take over the town, and that was me. I really started out as a photojournalist, and then, a very wonderful friend offered me a trip to anywhere I wanted to go in the world, and of course, I said Greece. This was my very first trip out of graduate school and it was my first trip there. Once I arrived, I realized it was so hard to take a bad photo in Greece; Greece is so beautiful. I felt I had never seen color as intense as I saw there. This trip made me begin to focus on the fine arts aspect of photography.” Garrick is just as enthusiastic to speak about his time in New York City, both as a student of Columbia University, and a professor at the School of Visual Arts. “I always say that studying at Columbia University made me a writer and researcher, but teaching at the School of Visual Arts made me an artist. I was able to sit and listen to lectures by famous artists such as: Milton Glaser and Tony Palladino, at the same time listening to all of these famous people formed the beginning of my art collection.” Garrick jumps around from corner to corner of his home to show us all of the pieces he has collected throughout the years. He loves to explain how a lot of the paintings and illustrations are a mix of work by both students and famous artists seamlessly blended together into a wonderful collage of artwork. He also explains that many of his pieces came from his optimistic boldness, which led him to ask other artists to trade pieces of art. “I would go up to these famous people and say: ‘would you like to trade a piece of art?’ I can’t believe I did that! But, the crazy thing is that they would say yes. This also taught me that artists all over the world like to feel appreciated.” When asked about some of his favorite Greek experiences, Garrick’s eyes light up, as if he has too many wonderful things going through his mind. He speaks about the colors of the Mediterranean in a way that makes us wonder why we aren’t there ourselves. According to Garrick, his most memorable moment in Greece was the first time he visited the town of Delphi. “When I take students there, I tell them to go with the feeling of mystery that envelops the place. There’s really something so mysterious there, you can really feel it. I’ll never forget the day our bus pulled in and a sudden thunderstorm broke
over mount Parnassus, it was a big storm, but it was short lived. Just as fast as the storm started it ended, and then suddenly we saw a flock of eagles who took off and began flying around us. It almost felt like it was a welcoming from Zeus himself.” In the midst of our conversation with Garrick, he’d break off into stories about his adventures, and how he was the only American who has been able to climb the scaffolding in the Parthenon. “I have been so fortunate to have been able to photograph the ancient places of Greece, in the future I would like the opportunity to photograph even more detailed work. For example, in the past year I was able to photograph the caryatid from behind. Each of the ladies is sculpted individually, and they all have such detailed hairstyles, this is why I love to photograph detail because now others can see those details.” What is Garrick doing when he’s not taking pictures? He says it is difficult to answer. He is always involved in art in some way or another. He is a dedicated theater aficionado stating that he loves Broadway and is proud of the fact that he can lose himself in a performance. “I’m proud that I can empathize with the conflict going on, though I always find myself wishing that I could have caught some of the most emotive moments on film.” he said. When asked about his favorite Greek philosopher, without hesitating he states Socrates. “We don’t know anything about Socrates as stated from himself, what we know about him we know from Plato. It all says that he was certainly one of the most extraordinary people that walked the earth. His innate sense of goodness was unmatchable until Jesus became a teacher.” he says with great conviction. Garrick’s motto is a simple one yet simultaneously complex: “say yes”, that is the very core of what he lives by. “When I first realized that I had received an invitation to showcase my work, I knew it was going to be the biggest project of my life. If I had considered all of the variables that would have stood in my way, I might not have done it, but this is why I live by the motto ‘say yes’. I’ve lived my life by saying yes.” Garrick’s emanating transparency is evident from the moment you walk into his house, and yet one may dare to say that he walks a similar path to that of his favorite philosopher Socrates. He is enthusiastic and lively to talk about his beloved Greeks and
-the work of those he admires, and yet his own manner is that of someone gentle, kind-hearted, and friendly. Perhaps he will rely on a sort of ‘Plato’ to explain to others the true essence of who he is. Perhaps the words of dedication from his long time close Greek friend Marios Voutsinas describe him in a way where we can understand him best. “He taught me the history of my own country in his unique way. I will never forget that summer on the island of Delos when –in the merciless afternoon heat- he narrated the history of that breathtaking place, so intensely and with such passion, that tears came to my eyes…His immense and unselfish love for Greece has taught me to be more patient with my own country. His generous and perceptive eye reflected with imagination the antiquities of our country in a most loving and respectful way. As a Greek and as his personal friend, I thank him dearly! Josh is a true philhellene artist. He is not just “the brother I should have had” but also the friend that I have chosen to have.”
Bocephalus by: Josh Garrick
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LORRIE GOULET THEArt OF SCULPTURE by:Jay D'Alba Photos by :Paul Staunton
The recognition of beauty, in any form, is universal. But what, indeed, is beauty? Perhaps the finest description is offered by Thomas Aquinas who said; “Beauty is harmony, unity, and radiance”. These elements comprise the essence of the sculpture of Lorrie Goulet. This combination results in the miraculous, as Goulet’s works contain palpable energy. Goulet breathes life into stone!
Lorrie Goulet’s life of art began at the age of seven when she began as a student of Mrs. Aimee Voorhees at the Inwood Pottery Studio, New York City. “Because of my time at the Pottery, my life in art was very much influenced. I became a sculptor, and have never forgotten the wise advice and support I received from Mrs. Voorhees.” At age eleven she graced the front page of the New York Journal American newspaper for her efforts on behalf of the studio of her teacher. Goulet wrote a letter to New York City Mayor Fiorello H. LaGuardia that resulted in a 90 day reprieve from the studio’s eviction from the city park that had been its home. Goulet artistic studies continued and she subsequently enrolled in Black Mountain College in North Carolina where she studied painting with Joseph Albers. He and his wife, Anni, lifelong artistic adventurers, were among the leading pioneers of twentieth-century modernism.
Each work is an adventure, new, unique. The form often comes as a surprise, a miracle. I never know where I’m going, but I know when I get there.”
But she does have a secret that she freely shares. “You would think that after years of carving every day I would have more muscles, but I don’t. My secret is gravity, one of the four great forces of the universe. My hammer is only 20 ounces but when I raise it above my ear, it comes down on my steel tool like a sledge. Gravity does the work. As the hammer recoils I establish a tempo. And when I reach what feels to me a perfect rhythm, the chips just fall like magic, and the form appears.” Direct Carving is the oldest art form dating back more than 30,000 years; she describes its essence as a relationship with the stone. “It’s harmony, with the heart leading the mind. The soul is pure. One to one. The stone is my friend. I don’t impose my control upon the stone, but we do share a communication, a dialogue, where our energies harmonize, and we become one. ” A frequent reaction to Goulet’s work is the perception of a life force that seemingly emanates from the pieces. But how can stone, with its eons of inanimate existence, be perceived as living? While Aquinas is correct that “Beauty is harmony, unity, and radiance”, perhaps it is Goulet who provides a more accurate definition, as within her work it is revealed that beauty lives!
Goulet also studied sculpture with Jose De Creeft, who became her mentor and to whom she subsequently married. De Creeft is one the creative giants of the 20th Century, yet the world hasn’t yet fully appreciated his genius. Since her career in art began, she has created over 500 pieces of sculpture, along with several hundred paintings. Goulet’s work is represented in numerous museums including the Hirshorn in Washington, D.C., The Museum of the Archdiocese of New York, The National Academy of Design, The Wichita Art Museum, The Erie Art Museum, and others. She has conducted more than 30 one person shows, including her 1998 exhibition entitled “Fifty Years of Making Sculpture” at The National Museum of Women in The Arts in Washington, D.C.
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Goulet’s method of sculpture is Direct Carving in stone and wood, without the use of models or machetes. Her medium consists of stone such as granite, marble, and alabaster, and woods such as mahogany, ebony, teak, and lignum vitae. When she begins a piece she doesn’t have a preconceived idea in mind. “I am like an Archaeologist with a hammer instead of a toothbrush.
Her book: The Sculptures of Lorrie Goulet | And five meditations on sculpture by Lorrie Goulet | Fine Art is available at: http://www.blurb.com/b/4794595-the-sculptures-of-lorrie-goulet
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“You are authentic when you are yourself, and when you are yourself you become an icon, you stand out naturally.” -Corey Woods
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Life through visionary
sunglasses By: Massiel Mancebo LM: Where do your main sources of inspiration
this was what you wanted to do?
come from?
CW: I’m an artist. I’ve always sketched, always
LM:If you could create a set of sunglasses that
CW: Nature, I tend to take from nature a lot.
drew, I was always involved in some sort of
saw the world in a specific way, what would
The colors, shapes the gradients, that tends
design. But I think the idea of launching this
that be?
to be a great source of inspiration. However,
brand came directly after I graduated college
CW: Well It’s so funny that you say that
I’d say my inspiration is unstable. There is
right in the midst of the recession. I wanted to
because that dream was brought into full
not a primary source; it is more like a honey
create a business, but not just any business, I
fruition. On February 11, 2014, I launched a
bee that likes to travel from exotic flower to
want a business that would really be authentic
ground breaking one-hundred-piece histori-
piping tulip, to secluded rose, and extract and
to me. I’m all about authenticity, and I wanted
cal eyewear collection. My insuperable 100+
experience the essence of that particular pollen.
to create something that I would enjoy. I’ve
piece collection, “The Glassification of Corey
I have eclectic taste buds, and blatantly discard
Woods,” is the largest eyewear
anything that does not satisfy them.
collection ever released by any designer in the
LM: What do you think about what you do? How would you describe your job? CW: I’m definitely a super entrepreneur, I’m a man of many talents. I sketch and design the pieces as well as see to their full execution. I select the materials and test their effectiveness in the YEROC lab. I oversee the manufacturing process to ensure that my pieces are brought to the exact physical state that I envisioned. I select the best materials from around the globe, so if that means that I have to extract many different materials from a plethora of countries then I will. In fact, in the upcoming new YEROC collection there are pieces that have been made in Italy, Australia, France, Tokyo,
We’ve all heard the phrase
“seeing life through rose colored glasses”, but is this truly possible? For sunglass designer, entrepreneur, and visionary Corey Woods, life is one great vision of purpose and giving back to the world. Join us as Lapalme magazine spends quality time with Corey Woods of the YEROC brand to discuss matters of inspiration, fashion, and the things that make him smile.
entire world. This monumental collection will explore the magnification of the human personality through multifarious physical forms and beautiful contoured shapes. They are different glasses that express different emotions. I wanted people to see the world from different lives, different cultures, and perspectives. LM: What is the foundation (motto) of your brand? CW: YEROC lies in an illimitable belief of individualism. YEROC revolves around being just as you authentically are. You are authentic when you are yourself, and when you are yourself you become an icon, you stand out naturally, hence my aphorism and that of YEROC:
and the U.S.A. As far as what I do being
always loved fashion and sunglasses. I just
“Standing Out is a Natural Consequence of
important, I’d say that there is a true mission
thought, wouldn’t it be magnificent if I created
Being an Icon”. Even when someone tries to
behind YEROC eyewear. A large part of the
my own line of sunglasses? I had this idea in my
rearrange your natural,
proceeds go to a charity which is contextually
mind and I just relentlessly proceeded and went
relevant to eyewear. This charity provides
after it. The special thing about this is that it’s
eyewear to children who have a vision problem
also symbolic because everyone has perspec-
and cannot necessarily afford it. This definitely
tive, everyone has a vision, and my vision is for
makes me feel like my job is meaningful.
an enhanced future. I wanted to create a poetic
LM: At what point in your life did you feel that
symbolism behind the brand.
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physical, or behavioral composition, they can-
LM: Do you have a celebrity crush?
the process of writing
not rearrange the mental composition of your
CW: Yes! (laughs) can I say two?
a book. I also do a lot of community based
thoughts. They cannot break that mirror inside
LM: You can say as many as you’d like!
things, I enjoy teaching dance classes.
that reflects who you truly are; it’s just a matter
CW: Okay, so I have to say Angelina Jolie, but I
LM: Wow, you dance as well?
of whether you look at that mirror. When I look
am particularly in love with the one they call the
CW: Oh yes, and I sing! (laughs).
at YEROC I see the outward reverse reflection of
Queen Bee. I have quite a few though, I have to
LM: Yes, definitely multi talented.
what society sees: an absolute authentic version
keep some a secret! Maybe in the next interview
CW: I am definitely not your average designer.
of myself.
(laughs).
LM: Describe your greatest motivation in life?
LM: At what moment did you realize that your
LM: What’s the best part about being the owner
CW: Human philanthropy motivates me. I’m
dreams had come true, that you had ‘made it’?
of your own brand?
moved by kindness, doing great things for peo-
CW: It has actually been a very humbling experi-
CW: The best part of being the CEO of
ple who have less than you. That sense of helping
ence. One day I got a call from one of my friends,
your own company is that I can control the
has always resonated throughout my life. My
he works in Miami and he said to me: “Everyone
creative initiative of the company; I can steer my
ultimate goal in all of my businesses has been to
here is wearing YEROC”. It wasn’t just celebrities and famous people but just regular everyday people. It was an amazing feeling. LM: Which piece from your collection do you feel describes you the best? CW: Well, all of the pieces kind of describe me in some way so it’s hard to choose. But if I had to choose one, I’d say The Icon describes me best. It was the first piece I ever created and the piece that launched my company. I am a trendsetter and The Icon marked the exordium of YEROC. LM: If you could raid someone’s closet, whose would it be? CW: Hmm… It would have to be Anna Wintour. As the editor of Vogue she would have access to
“Human philanthropy motivates me. I’m moved by kindness, doing great things for people who have less than you. That sense of helping has always resonated throughout my life. My ultimate goal in all of my businesses has been to make a continental change.”
the men’s closet. If it was male?
make a continental change. I can’t wait until I’m a billionaire so I can spend many more millions on that change, and a campaign for good. LM: What would you say to an aspiring entrepreneur like yourself? CW: I would tell someone venturing in this industry to stay on course, driving with only their vision. I would tell them not to get distracted by the attractive signs hanging overhead or the bolstering billboards that offer big flat dreams. I would tell that person that there are exits everywhere, and to think twenty times before leaving your dream stranded on the side of the road. I would also say to stay positive and optimistic, see the light at the end of the tunnel. Don’t think: “Oh my god it’s
Indisputably, Tom Ford.
brand in any direction I desire. This adaptive
too far!” Just be glad a light shines at all.
LM: Is there a memorable fashion person/figure/
dexterity is so freeing and enables me to mold
LM: Where do you see your brand going in the
collection that inspired you?
my company into the exact shape that I see fit.
next 5-10 years?
CW: First I would say Tom Ford definitely. I
The most challenging part of being a CEO is that
CW: YEROC eyewear will become the eminent
remember seeing a menswear collection he did
the 9-5 work hour period does not exist when
industry leader in the fashion optical world. Are
when he was the creative director of Gucci. In
you are a CEO. My job is a never ending shift;
you ready to YEROC?
that collection I saw that fashion is not only
It’s more like 9 to eternity (laughs).
high-end but it is beautiful. Of course I’d also
LM: When you are not designing, what are you
say Anna Wintour. I’d also say Kimora Lee
doing?
Simmons. She’s a mogul, she’s a fashionista, she’s
CW: I am smiling, baking, reading, writing,
fabulous, and she’s powerful.
loving, donating, shopping, dancing, and when
I love to know that a woman of that prestige
I’m not riding on a plane, I’m walking on the
loves my product.
runway. I’m involved with social media, I’m in
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SPRING IN SWITZERLAND Written by Dan and Deb at www.theplanetd.com
When thinking of Switzerland, one of the words that comes to mind is utopia. It’s one of the most orderly places you’ll ever visit. The rolling green hills are flawlessly manicured, cows and colorful houses dot the landscape with the striking Swiss Alps framing the scene perfectly in every direction. The cities are impeccable and oh so cosmopolitan and the entire country is perfectly punctual. Switzerland is easy to navigate on the always prompt Swiss Rail, its residents are wealthy and comfortable and you feel so happy surrounded by such beauty, you’re compelled to twirl through the hills like Julie Andrews singing the Sound of Music. It may sound a little too perfect and having you think it may be a little dull, but Switzerland is also one of the most adventurous, exciting and action packed vacations you could ever take! We all know that hiking through the Swiss Alps is a must do adventure in Switzerland and scaling to new heights on its many peaks is a must, but there are a few unique activities just waiting to be had in Switzerland that will get your imagination running.
1. E-Bikes
What is an ebike? An ebike is the ultimate chill out biking experience. It runs exactly like a regular bicycle, but there is an electric motor on it. There is just enough battery power to keep from from having to work too hard when climbing hills and enough oomph to let you fly through the straightaways.
2. Trotti Bikes
Trotti biking has to be one of the zaniest things we’ve ever done, especially in Grindelwald. What is a trotti bike you ask? Simple, it’s a scooter. But these scooters are a little more rugged, they have brakes and the Swiss are just a little more crazy than other people allowing tourists to zip through the countryside as they balance on two precarious wheels while dodging cows, tractors and their fellow bikers.
3. High Ropes
The best thing about rope parks is that most routes end with a zip line! Not only do you get a workout and fun as you tackle obstacles in mid air, you also end with the thrill of zipping down to the ground.Do you have a fear of heights? Well, the high ropes may just be the thing you need to get over that fear.
4. Via Ferrata
Known as the iron route, Via Ferratas date back centuries to help connect mountain routes. Ladders, cable bridges and wooden steps are attached to the side of mountains where brave souls climb routes daring to look down as they tightrope their way across deep valleys. Don’t worry though, you are constantly clipped onto a cable and always safe and attached. It was in World War I that troops used these cables and ladders attached to rock faces to move at hight altitudes and now it has gone on to a favourite pastime all through the Pyrenees, Dolomites and of course the Swiss Alps. Anyone can do it. Switzerland is a small country and it’s easy to get around. The Swiss rail system is easy and efficient or you can rent a car to have the freedom of being on your own schedule. You can find all these things to do throughout the country, so start planning your Switzerland adventure today! To find out more about vacationing in Switzerland Contact Dan or Deb at www.Planetd.com
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With summer right around the corner many people struggle with getting those last few pounds off with fad diets and exercise routines. In the past few years as a trainer I’ve heard all types of strategies from the latest celebrity diet trend, to some sort of fad ‘cleanse’, or a crazy high intensity workout 3 tim¬es per day all to shed those last few inches. By following some of these strategies you can actually do more harm to your body than good. Keeping all that in mind I’m going to give you some healthier tips when it comes to fitness and nutrition to help you get that body beach ready in the next few months.
First off you want to stay properly hydrated throughout the day. Not only is water important for the daily function of many organs in the body such as the liver and kidneys but it also functions as a natural appetite suppressant, as well as helping the body metabolize its stored fat. This means drinking plenty of water ( and NO this doesn’t mean your favorite diet beverage or soda) and is essential if you want to get that body beach ready! The average adult body is composed of between 50-65% water and that’s what it needs to thrive and perform and this is especially important when exercising. A good starting point is around 0.5-1 oz of water for every pound of bodyweight. Try cycling your daily intake of carbs OR calories to shed those pounds and keep the body guessing! Long-term fad / low calorie diets can actually trigger your body to burn less calories and sometimes even muscle which can lead to plateaus. Remember less muscle = lower metabolism. This is why you see the ‘Yo-Yo’ effect when people come off these types of longterm quick fix diets. Also remember as a good general rule the less processed the better when it comes to food. When it comes to strength training and cardio, I’ve had many people tell me, “I’m going to do cardio to burn off all the fat first and then do weights”. This is a popular misconception because again the more muscle that you build, the more it ramps your metabolism up! A great program to get that body Summer ready would include BOTH strength training, cardio as well as some core exercises. For the foundation of your routine try doing exercises that target more than one muscle group such as squats, pushups, pull-ups and dips. Make sure to warm up properly and stretch before beginning and at the end of the workout. At the end of the routine try jogging, sprints or even a few sets of jump ropes to really melt the pounds off!! Remember the key to getting that body ‘Summer ready’ is to focus on your nutrition first and foremost, have a solid workout routine planned out and get a good night’s rest when you go to bed ( 8-10 hours) and drink plenty of water. Do all of these and you’ll be well on your way to achieving the body of your dreams in a few short months! 118
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