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Think pink! _

This is the color that will be everywhere in the coming months!

Ιt may be about a month since Maison Valentino and Pierpaolo Piccioli unveiled the house’s new collection for next fall, but everyone in the fashion world keeps talking about that «magic» moment, the pink color that dominated. For a long time, pink belongs to the shades that have monopolized our interest and we have given it the necessary space in our wardrobe, all fashionistas want to include it in their outfits. The spring period and the onset of bright colors is the ideal opportunity to try it. From shirts, blazers, outerwears and accessories you will find it in all pieces, depending on your taste and needs.

Delphi silk scarf fuchsia, MIA PAPA, miapapa.com

Dopamine dressing _

2022’s Biggest Jewelry Trends Are So Joyful.

Lace ring with diamonds, gold 18kt, Christina Soubli. www.christinasoubli.com

The fashion industry has made it clear that timelessness is a key element. Especially in jewelry, which are must-items to complete a set, it would be good to create all time classic collections that we can have for many years. While the industry has faced its fair share of woes thanks to lockdowns and travel restrictions, it seems that many of us are turning to jewellery – a satisfyingly forever purchase if ever there was one – while holidays and restaurants have remained frustratingly off-limits. The need for our jewellery to spark joy is stronger than ever. While the trends cycle turns more slowly in jewellery than in fashion, there is no denying the shift towards our desire for “dopamine dressing” to fine jewellery.

Eros, the God of love _

Dior’s new capsule collection is dedicated to the God of Love

Inspired by Dior Cruise 2022 presented in Athens in June 2021, the house releases timeless items, such as the Lady Dior bag and the silk scarf, which with the stamp of Dior Cupidon depicting Eros - the Greek god of love - acquired a romantic character for the month of February, on the occasion of Valentine’s Day. The collection -apart from the fashion pieces- also consists of an impressive notebook, a candle and a mug.

Greek Name: Πεσκανδρίτσα _

(Pehs – kahn – DREE – tsah)

The traditional Greek diet is known for the simple preparation of tasty food made in Greece, which has shaped the dietary habits of Greeks from ancient times up to the present. Its main advantage is that the Greek diet is based on three principles: Variety – Moderation – Balance. A tasty fish with few bones to pick off, many Greeks enjoy peschandritsa baked in the oven with tomato and herbs. Some chefs also fry the tails of smaller animals for an alternative meze, and boil the heads of larger ones for fish soup.

Ρeskandritsa saganaki pendant with Arcadia feta, dill and tomato sauce at the base, Cookoovaya, Xatzigianni Mexi 2A, Athens

Save 10 years of life _

The foods that should be on your table if you want to save 10 years of life

Researchers from the University of Norway have found that by reducing meat we gain about 2 years of life, eating more vegetables increases life expectancy by 2.5 years in women and men. If we consume whole grain products then our average life increases over years, while with nuts we gain another 2 years! The earlier these changes are made in adulthood, the greater the expectation! However, it is never too late! Even if one does them at 80, one gains 3.4 years of life, according to the researchers. Of course, there are differences depending on the nutritional profile but also on the general health of the people who decide to make these changes. Unpleasant is the news for those who eat healthy, since the changes in their own expectation are not spectacular, even if they follow more closely the recommendations of researchers.

Travolta: The big fish! _

A top fish restaurant, with many creative dishes especially in the raw versions

In Greece more and more people know «Travolta» as one of the best fish shops in Athens, than those who remember how an actor who became a Hollywood star by dancing disco, gave his name to a hangout tied to the history of the area. From a menu that you could try for weeks until you run out, squid and fish skewers, dishes perhaps unprecedented in their kind, stand out as grilled stars, while in the pan the level goes up even more: big and small fish embrace from crust addictively crunchy and salty, but the flesh remains juicy and alive, as proof of a craft that deserves a seat at the university! Which, of course, is not a bad idea at all.

Travolta Athens, 33 Arkadias & Saint Paul str, Peristeri, Athens.

I Love You Deeply! _

Alonnisos: Greek island set to host underwater weddings

Wanting to boost its reputation as a global diving destination, Alonissos launches the «I Love You Deeply» campaign, offering a unique opportunity to those who want a wedding out of the ordinary: from this summer, you will be able to get married not just in the water of, but also below them. The island of Sporades - already a pole of attraction for those who know the beauties of the northern part of the Aegean - has found itself again in the center of international interest thanks to both the National Marine Park established there in 1992 and the formation of the ancient shipwreck of the island of Peristera model underwater museum. Given that around the latter there was already a mobility for weddings on beaches or on private yachts, the municipal authority began to think of further methods of stimulating the region’s underwater tourism, culminating in the decision behind the campaign «I Love You Deeply».

Olive Tourism _

A New Greek Travel Trend is Born

Olive oil tastings, visits to the presses, themed walks and dedicated museums: olive tourism is evolving as a new travel sector centered on Greece’s greatest national product. The term «olive tourism» was first used in Spain in 2002 to describe the totality of travel experiences relating to the olive and to olive oil. In Greece, the first steps were taken around fifteen years ago and were centered around the olive harvest. Today, the notion of olive tourism covers everything from visits to olive presses and olive oil tasting sessions to spa treatments using olive-based products. The recent initiative by the Tourism Ministry to introduce a quality mark and standards for olive presses which are open to the public formalizes the development of a promising new sector.

Beauty trend _

Natural and Cutting Edge The New Wave of Greek Cosmetics

Natural is the new gorgeous – in its quest to give its customers a healthy, happy and rejuvenated look, the cosmetics industry in Greece is at the forefront of a return to plant-based ingredients. Greece was among the first countries to earn a reputation in the new field of natural cosmetics. Its flora provided all the ingredients the industry needed in order to create safe cosmetics with high concentrations of extracts from plants – extremely effective against a plethora of issues related to skin aging – while its scientists possessed the know-how required to compete with bigger global brands.

LUXURY, PRIVATE VILLA BY THE SEA!

Μirazur Villa located in Drosia, near the charming city of Preveza, enjoys the unlimited view of the Ionian Archipelago. The villa boasts breathtaking sea views from the floor-to-ceiling windows, bedroom balconies and outdoor terrace. The fully equipped three-storey villa can accomodate up to 10 persons.

DELTA restaurant _

Gastronomy - Sustainability - Culture

Delta is the uppercase 4th letter of the Greek alphabet. A triangle with three sides in perfect harmony. Just like Delta restaurant. A project shaped by three principles: Gastronomy - Sustainability – Culture. A fine-dining restaurant, featuring contemporary Greek cuisine, opens its doors at the Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center (SNFCC). With a focus on sustainability and culinary excellence, the SNFCC and Dipnosofistirion catering, with support from the Stavros Niarchos Foundation (SNF), are creating a gastronomic destination that fits the values and character of the SNFCC.

For more info and online reservations: deltarestaurant.gr The SNFCC food & beverage spots are open in strict compliance with Hellenic Public Health Organization protection measures.

Amino – Animo _

Now body and spirit have found their food!

AMINO as amino acid, the structural component of proteins and muscle tissue, and ANIMO from the Latin “animus” which means spirit, soul. An award-winning instant energy drink from organic proteins of almond, rice, sunflower seed. With a natural taste of cocoa or vanilla and prebiotic inulin for better absorption and function of the intestine, Power Mix helps to strengthen the body and regulate metabolism.

When we make a choice based on our intuition alone, we make the right decision in 90% of cases. Source: Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

The best supplements _

For your health

Bodyguard, Sky Premium Life

Enhanced dietary supplement for a strong immune system and reduction of fatigue with Shampoo, Beta Glucanes, vitamins B12, C, D3, K2, Selenium, Zinc and Copper.

MSM & Vitamin C, Sky Premium Life

Dietary supplement with MSM and vitamin C, which contributes to the normal formation of collagen, for the normal function of cartilage, joints and bones.

GABA, Sky Premium Life

Dietary supplement with the amino acid GABA, magnesium and vitamin B6, which help in good psychological mood, relaxation and normal functioning of the nervous system.

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SUMMER 2022

Style

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