WINTER 2013: HOLIDAT GIFT GUIDE

December 2013

5ToWays Get What You Want

Renee

Bhagwandeen Of Americas Next Top Model " ...The show gave me a love life . "

Simply Floral

Battle of the Trends

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Trips, Gifts & Fits

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Nicole Magazine is for the complex woman who has been yearning for something more. We are more than sex and stilettos, we are woman hear us ROAR.

3 Letter From The Editor

Nicole Magazine is for you and me.

4 Socially Savvy

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Apps you didn't know you needed and our recommendation on who to follow next.

Cover - Renee Bhagwandeen Live. Laugh. LOVE. America's next top model (Cycle 20) contestant talks love and finding romance on reality TV.

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Black & White vs. Winter Florals. Two of the falls biggest trends go head to head.

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5 Ways To Get What You Want

See. Believe. Achieve. How to get what you want out of your life.

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Travel: Climate Control

Weather you're looking to escape the cold

or make the most of it, we've got you

covered on 2 hot trips that are fa la la la fabulous.

12 Fitness

Fitness tips and tricks for the gal on the go.

14 Beat Holiday Breakouts

Keep skin clear this holiday season.

15 Holiday Gift Guide

This year skip giving dad another tie. We've got some of the most unique gift ideas for EVERYONE on your list.

17 Runway To Reality

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The hottest fall/winter runway look translated for the everyday woman.

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Editor - In - Chief NICOLE DOSWELL Creative Director | Maya Lopez Fashion Editor | Randy Silver Travel & Accessories Editor | Lori Riviere Fitness Contributor | Janet Jones CONTRIBUTORS Laura Pol | Photographer, Simply Floral Roberto Chamorro | Twerking Around the Christmas Tree ADVERTISING SALES Sophia Ipstein ART DEPARTMENT Art Director | Jorge Gonzalez Graphic Designer | Marvin Pivacek Masthead Designer | Daimion Peppers NEW YORK OFFICE 325 West 38th Street, Suite 1700 | New York, NY 10018 www.NicoleMagazine.com

Letter From The Editor When we decided to start this magazine, people said we were crazy. "Magazines are dead," everyone said, and we agree.

The old standard of magazine publishing is dead because today's woman is smart, savvy and can read between the lines. They know when the advice given is masked as editorial content but really comes from a key advertiser. They know when a story has been recycled and regurgitated 50 times in 50 different ways.

Newsstands are filled with magazines that are designed to line the pockets of the suits and investors, who are mostly men.

When online media companies and blogs began to pop up women flocked to this "new media" with fervor and excitement and let's face it, we all get a good bit of news, fashion tips and other lifestyle material from online resources. However, in the last few years volume of online media content has become completely overwhelming and we felt it was time to get back to basics in a totally modern, fresh and future seeking way. So, we created Nicole Magazine to give women something to read cover-to-cover with real, engaging fresh content. Think of us as the curators

of the huge wealth of information out there. We promise to give you something you have yet to discover in each issue.

We promise never to sell out to advertisers. We promise to always care about what's new fresh, affordable, but also what's worth the "splurge." Most of all, we promise to create a magazine you actually want to read cover to cover...and the best part is we distribute the magazine in Blo Blow-dry bars, salons, spas and boutiques where you actually have the time to read it cover to cover! Enjoy the journey!

Nicole Doswell, Managing Editor

Nicole Magazine is published 4 times per year (March, June, September and December) by Nicole Magazine Inc., 325 West 38th Street, Suite 1700, New York, NY 10018. Periodical Postage paid at the Miami, Florida office. Subscription for the U.S. $29.50 one year, $50 two years. $38.50 for Canada. Single copies $7.50 plus postage. Claim for undelivered copies not honored after 30 days from publication. Copyright 2013, Nicole Magazine, Inc.

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Socially Savvy The internet can seem like a large place, even larger when you're trying to access it from the palm of your hand! From apps to social media we have access to tons of information with the extension of an index finger! We are here to make this big digital world just a little smaller, with apps to download and people to follow on your most essential possession...YOUR PHONE!

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apps to make your life easier or at least more interesting.

1. Car Finder: A Pocket Parking Pal 2. Find iPhone: The iPhone Hunter 3. InstaVid: Instagram video collage maker 4. My Fitness Pal: THE calorie Counter 5. MyScript Calculator: The show you work calculator 6. Perfect365: Personal catfisher 7. Snapfish: Make some space on your phone 8. Tinder: Grinder for straight people 9. Trip Advisor: Personal Travel Assistant

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The Reality Of Love With Renee Cover Look: Sequin Bandage Dress $199. Available at LuxeModa.com.

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We had the chance to sit down with America's Next Top Model's Renee Bahgwandeen and talk to her about her love life and how her relationship status went from "Single" to "It's Complicated."

"--[America's Next Top Model] gave me a love life. I met my prince charming on the show. "

Nicole: How has America's Next Top Model affected your love

same place at the same time for more than like a month or

life?

two, which is kind of stupid, but it’s comfortable to me.

Renee: It gave me a love life...I met my prince charming (Mar-

I’m moving to LA soon, so maybe this whole long distance thing

vin Cortés) on the show. ((blush))

can end?, but I don’t know. I don’t want to say we are a cou-

Nicole: You live in Florida and Marvin lives in California; would

ple, cause right now we are just doing us and focusing on our

you move for love?

careers.

Renee: For love I would do anything. I'm a Libra we are all

But I do think that the relationships that lasted that were long

about love and will do anything for it. [However], with where

distance I did get to know them a lot more because I wasn’t so

I am at in my love life right now I don't think so, because my

focused on being together all the time. I think that if the inten-

career comes first.

tion is to ultimately be in the same place then a long distance

Nicole: What tips would you have for any girl dating a guy in

relationship can work. If you can handle not being in the same

the industry?

place at the same time and still be strong -- I think you can

Renee: Wow, that's a hard one ((hmm))... Don't!--Just kidding

be married and have a hundred kids and be with your prince

(lol). Make sure that you have a great understanding of each

charming.

other and know your boundaries. Also, know each other well enough to know what's real and not real--even though you're in the public eye, it's your relationship and no one should have an input on what is going on with it.

Nicole: What role has technology played in your long distance relationship?

Renee: [Technology] helps because if it was just phones I don’t know what I would do. Right now he’s mad at me I had to post a picture on Instagram to declare my love in front of the whole world.

Nicole: Do find you learn more about him as a person because you’re forced to talk due to the long distance?

Renee: Yes, I do. Truth be told, I’ve never not had a long distance relationship; I travel a lot and I’ve never been in the

Dream Date Made For TV

Renee and Marvin share a kiss during an elephant ride , which made for her ideal date.

Simply Floral

B l a c k & W h i t e V s . F l o r a l P r i n t s : B a tt l e O f T h e T r e n d s

Laura Pol

Photography stylist Models (Left to Right)

Lori Riviere Makeup Artist Anny Valerio & Damica Clark Hair Elio Chang of Blo Dry Bar Courtney O'Conner, Katie Luddy, Olivia Guan, & Rebecca Dias Location The Flat Miami

From Left to Right: Beaded Dress $80. Mavis Pump in Black $33 Available Shopluvb.com | Black Strapless Mesh Dress with Leather Trim $20. Available at Shopluvb.com | Racer Fitted Dress in Black $20 . Available at Shopluvb.com

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Top Left: Floral Strapless Dress $69. Available at Touch Boutique | Top Right: Rose Print Blouse $72. Available at Oasis-stores.com | Bottom Left: The Rosas Bomber Jacket $136. Available at Shopluvb. com Black Geo Jacquard Pencil Skirt $55. Available at Oasis-stores. com. | Bottom Right: Lovelace Dress in Floral $69. Available at Shopluvb.com

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From Left to Right:Deep V Jumpsuit $69. Available at Shopluvb. com | Black & White Striped Cutout Mini $55. Available at Touchdolls.com | The Mana Dress $143. Available at Shopluvb. com | White Lace Maxi Dress $88. Available at Touch Boutique Black Blazer $98. Available at Touch Boutique

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5 Ways To Get

What You Want

by Vanessa Scotto

Vanessa Scotto is a Life Coach and Educator. Vanessa’s innovative blend of Neuroscience, Psychology, Eastern Wisdom has helped hundreds of clients experience life-transforming adventures. For more info on Vanessa go to www.vanessascotto.com In life many of us stand in our own way to success. Here are 5 ways you can take control over your life and get what you want!

Don't wait for fear to pass Waiting to act until you have no fear will keep you waiting forever. Anything worth doing triggers fear. What defines people who succeed is that they feel the fear and act anyway. If you've been stuck in fear let Nelson Mandela inspire you: “I felt fear myself more times than I can remember, but I hid it behind a mask of boldness. The brave man is not he who does not feel afraid, but he who conquers that fear.”

Don't Take It Personally In business, and in life, people's actions are rarely about you. They're not aim-

ing to take you down or disrespect you.

They're aiming to make themselves happy. When you're swept up in the “how dare you do this to me cycle,” emotions can create negative reactions and cloud your decisions. By remembering it's not about you personally you're free to see more angles and make powerful choices.

Ask For What You Need Successful people confidently ask for what they want. Often we worry about bothering people or hearing the word no. The bottom line is you have the right to ask and they have the right to say no.

There are no villains and victims, just adults with rights. Don't worry about the results. Just know that asking is the first step to getting.

Be Helpful Movers and shakers know how to create and leverage relationships. No one does it alone. To build a network first be useful to others. Rather than wondering what they can do for you, think about what you can do for them. By acting with genuine generosity you create the types of networks that will uplift you in return.

Shift your expectations Stress arises when our expectations and reality clash. Big dreams aren't meant to be easy. The right path there will bring lots of serendipity but everything in life has its challenges. When you hit a road bump don't despair or give up. See it as part of the journey that will bring you closer to where you want to be.

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...I want to travel

by Lori Riviere

to a

Tropical Paradise

Quick FAQs

Pack your bags and head for the Costa Baja Resort & Spa in La Paz Mexico.

Resort: CostaBaja Resort & Spa (H H H H H)

The five star resort features water and mountain views yielding amazing panoramas from every room, a golf course, world class restaurants, a spa and sandy beaches ready for your weary winter body.

Location: La Paz Mexico Price: $165 -$600/night Getting There: Fly direct to La Paz from LAX or fly into Las Cabos and take a car to La Paz. What To Pack:

No matter what type of vacationer you are, Costa Baja has something for everyone.

Swim with seals, snorkel or take a plunge in the breathtaking Sea of Cortez.

The resort is a short ride away from the town center complete with nightclubs, dining and shopping to suit every taste. We love the fact that the resort is brand spanking new; rooms are spacious and there are on-site dining options for those days when walking more than 100 yards seems like a chore.

Feeling Beachy

Necklace: Turquoise Anak $20 by Lily & Eve |Coverup: Marcia Kaftan $143 by Simbi.|Swim: Sleek Monokini

by Toxic Sadie $124. Available at ToxicSadie.com. |Protect: SuperGoop Sunscreen in SPF 30 and 50. Available at GBSbeauty.com

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...I want a in the holiday City

by Lori Riviere

There is no better place to get in the holiday spirit than New York City. From dancing sugar plum fairies at Lincoln Center to gliding on the ice at Rockefeller Center there are plenty of kitschy, touristy, saccharine sweet things to do to get in the holiday spirit. Everyone writes about those, but we here at Nicole Magazine want to show you our New York…the things to do, places to go and stuff to eat off the beaten path but every bit as good as the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall and Hot Chocolate at Serendipity 3.

Shop This newly opened Greenwich Village gift store, Kado NYC, has something for everyone and every budget in the perfect holiday friendly environment. Check off everyone on your shopping list in this mecca for the cute, chic, unusual and soon to be trendy.

Kado NYC 192 Bleeker Street New York, NY 10012 917.793.5400 KadoNYC.com Style Room Shopping Tour Experiences is a fashionista’s dream tour. Owner, Karen Parker O’Brien, gets tour-goers VIP access to New York City’s most exclusive showrooms where shoppers are treated to wholesale prices on the hottest designer labels and special treats like champagne, meet and greets with designers and sneak peeks at unseen collections.

Style Room Shopping Tours Fashion District / Garment Center, New York City, NY 10018 646.245.5316 StyleRoom.com

See Every December, Julliard has month filled with endof-semester performances free and open to the public.

Visit Julliard.edu for a calendar of performances Do Bar Car Nights: Adults-Only Viewing of Holiday Train Show at The New York Botanical Gardens is the perfect way to channel your inner child and gaze at pretty lights under starry night skies with an adult beverage. Fridays, December 6 & 20, and Saturdays, December 7, 14, & 21; 7–10 p.m.

New York Botanical Gardens 2900 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, NY 10458 718.817.8716 NYBG.org Eat La Lanterna whisks you away into a cozy New York City hideaway, complete with a crackling fire in the antique fireplace and lantern-filled courtyard. The desserts are delectable and the ambiance provides the perfect escape from the cold.

La Lanterna 129 McDougal Street (Between West 3rd and 4th Streets) New York, NY 10012 Lalanternacaffe.com 212.529.5945

What to Pack

Shoes: $136. Elbaz Leather Booties available at Anthropologie.com Outerwear: $650. Mackage Adali F3 Black Down Coat with Fur Trimmed Hood available at Mackage.com Purse: $448. Kooba Leroy Crossbody available at Kooba.com

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Twerking

Around the

Christmas Tree

by Janet Jones

The holiday season has arrived, which means our social calendars fill up quickly with many events that involve food. Factor in the cooler weather which often leads to the rationalization that a "chunky sweater can hide the muffin top I've developed by shoving all sorts of yummy carbs, triple buttered everything and pies baked by heaven's angels� into your mouth, and before you know it, you’ve packed on extra unwanted pounds. But fear not, as these effective moves from The Vixen Workout (www.vixenworkout.com) done in a sequence will help you keep the right kind of curves.

32 Hip-Swings Stand with your hands in the Hunger Pose and legs in a wide V. Swing your hips side to side (not bending your knees) and twist your waist as far as you can.

For example, when you swing your hip right, your left elbow goes back and the right goes forward. This exercise helps slim hips & waistlines 8 Slow Knee Rises with punches Bring one of your knees up and your chest down to meet your knee, while punching down as hard as you can. Alternate knees.

8 Fast Knee Rises Keep your chest straight, and almost running in place get your knees up. *Repeat Knee Rise combination 4 times 8 Burn Combo Jump Lunge Right, Jump Lunge Left, Jump Squat Feet Together 8 Work B*tch Combos 2 Jump Squats. In the squat position, bring you left knee in & out and do the same in & out with the right knee.

Finish in a Plank for 1 minute Push off the floor, raising up onto toes and resting on the elbows. Keep your back flat, in a straight line from head to heels. Tilt your pelvis and contract your abdominals to prevent your rear end from sticking up in the air or sagging in the middle.

REPEAT 3 times

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If you fall off the fitness wagon, get right back on it.

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Beat Holiday Breakouts:

Keep Skin Clear This Season

by Aryka Ishmon We all know that the stress of the holidays can take a toll on our skin which can lead to breakouts. Add in late nights of holiday party hopping and who can blame a girl for crashing as soon she gets home without washing off her makeup and the grime of the day? We asked an expert, Dermatologist, Director of Ethnic Skincare at University of Miami and Co-founder of Specific Beauty, Dr. Heather Woolery Lloyd to see what really happens when you skip the evening scrub in favor of sweet slumber.

Dr. Llyoday says that "when you sleep in your makeup it can become comedogenic and cause breakouts. By removing makeup every night can prevent these holiday flares." She also suggests skipping the harsh scrubs for something more gentle. "Gentle exfoliation in the winter is important because the skin is much mores sensitive, so avoid harsh scrubs that contain sharp edged particles," quips Lloyd.

Perfect for the tired or forgetful (or tipsy) girl, who can't muster the strength to wash up at the end of the night, yet doesn't want breakouts are the Specific Beauty Exfoliating Cleansing Cloths. These affordable ($10, www.specificbeauty. com) and easy-to-use double sided wipes - one side has textured beads for exfoliation and the other side is a smooth for easy and gentle makeup removal - require no rinsing or water so there is no excuse to clean your face. The wipes are fragrance, oil and alcohol free and contain a blend of Aloe, Green Tea and Vitamin E to soothe and calm the skin. The Specific Beauty Exfoliating Cleansing Cloths are hypoallergenic and are gentle enough for daily and nightly use.

Leave the wipes bedside if needed, and that way waking up will be much prettier!

Beauty Bite

Save time and money with Specific Beauty Exfoliating Cleansing Cloths ($10).

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All I want for Chri stm Fashionista

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Beauty Maven

Antique Button Bracelet by Val Colbert. Prices starting at $200. Available at ValColbert.com | Brandamont Pirette Bodysuit $78. Available at Brandamont.com | Hayden Harnett Bowdoin Clutch $248. Available at HaydenHarnett.com | Charriol Ael Watch $960. Available at Bloomingdales.

LUSH Season's Tweetings Gift Set $59.95. Available at LushUSA.com | Isola Limited Holiday Collection of Natural Scrubs $40. Available at IsolaBody.com | Armour Beauty Holiday Trio Set $48. Available at Armourbeauty.com.

Techie

Smartstick Charger in Silver $24. Available at Fab.com | Ready to Roll Bluetooth® enabled keyboard $58. Available at HenriBendel.com | iHome IBN24 Bluetooh® Rechargeable Mini Speaker $79.99. Available at Ihomeaudio.com.

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1965 VW Camper Van Play Tent $59.99. Available at Themonsterfactoryusa.com | Mo Smells Christmas Press and Smell Book $17.95. Available at Amazon.com | Ponytail Pals $8.99. Available at Ponytailpals.com.

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The Decent Man care kits from left to right: Deodorant Wipes $6, Lint Mitts $7, Collar Guards $6. Available at GBSbeauty.com. | Camo Bowtie $35. Available at BullandMoose.com | Tumi Delta Moneyclip Cardcase $65. Available at Fab.com.

Archipelago Holiday Mini Tin $7.50. Available at Shoparchipelago.com | Divine Milk Chocolate Toffee and Sea Salt Bar $3.99. Available at WorldMarket.com | SkinnyMe Half Pound Weight Bangles $34.99/set. Available at Skinnymefashion.com | Twoolies Handmade Stuffed Toys and Shapes starting at $19.99. Available at KadoNYC.com | Tea Deep Diver Tea Infuser $16.95. Available at KadoNYC.com.

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Runway To Reality

Chloé Winter 2013 - London

This haute look walked down the runway, for Chloé's Autumn Winter 2013 collection in London

Blouse: $43.99 @ Macys by Keds | Bag: $180 Tuxedo-Junction Bowler by Betsey Johnson | Pant: $49.83 Wide Leg Pant by ASOS

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