The February Issue

FASHION AFFAIR

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THE HEART OF FASHION

Love

is in the

HAIR

THE SCIENCE OF HAIR COLOR

& VINTAGE

theFloral

Issue

FORIA TAKES ORGASMS TO THE HIGHEST LEVEL

LIGHT UP THE NIGHT

WITH LINGERIE THATglows

Dress: AKRIS Plexiglass Necklace and Earrings: PHILIPPE FERRANDIS Long Necklace: VALÉRIE CICCARELLI Cuff: SWAROVSKI Shoes:VERSACE

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buy me a rose

Photographer: ERIC OUAKNINE - ericouaknine.com | Production: EOP PARIS Models: ECHO NITTOLITTO & CAMILLE S. MUA: STéPHANE DUSSART | Hair: HéLéNE RABU Wardrobe Stylist: MICKAëL CARPIN

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Swimsuit: LA PERLA Necklace and Earrings: SWAROVSKI Right Hand Ring/Bracelets: REMINISCENCE Left Hand Ring: SWAROVSKI Shoes:GUISEPPE ZANOTTI Sunglasses:ACUITIS Bag:COACH

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Swimsuit: SEAFOLLY Necklace: MARGIELA MM6 Earrings: REMINISCENCE Right Hand Cuff: SWAROVSKI Left Hand Bracelet: GAS, Ring: PHILIPPE FERRANDIS Shoes:CHRISTIAN LOUBOUTIN Bag: DSQUARED2

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Swimsuit: ERES Necklace, Earrings, Cuff: PHILIPPE FERRANDIS Belt: PATRIZIA PEPE

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ARGAN OIL

A true skin SUPER FOOD, our 100% pure Argan Oil is incredibly rich in Vitamin E, Essential Fatty Acids, and Proteins. Helping to fight lines, improve cell regeneration, and minimize scars and stretch marks while restoring texture, elasticity and tone.

Lightweight and easily absorbed! With its multipurpose benefits and super nutritious content, this oil is often referred to as “liquid gold!” This is the perfect addition to your body care routine during the winter months by simply adding a few drops to your body lotion, as the essential fatty acids nourish, deeply hydrate and help prevent that dry, flaky skin that occurs as a result of the dry, winter air.

“My skin has never felt so nourished and soft. I immediately felt the difference after just one use. This will be a product that I plan to use for a lifetime.

Thank you ACURE for creating an affordable and effective product for the whole family!”

-EIC, Fashion Affair Magazine

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DRY SKIN? TRY THESE!

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Argan Stem Cell + Argan Oil Cell Stimulating Body Wash This Cell Stimulating body wash moisturizes as it cleanses. With Moroccan argan stem cells, organic argan oil, CoQ10, sea buckthorn oil, and pumpkin seed oil to rehydrate and stimulate healthy regeneration, your skin will glow with renewed radiance.

Sulfate-free, coconut amino acids and a fermented sugar soap offer a satisfying bubble.

Lemongrass + Gotu Kola Stem Cell Firming Lotion This unique antioxidant formula restores buoyancy to skin and stimulates collagen production with firming gotu kola stem cells, chlorella growth factor, and resveratrol probiotics, all the while organic argan oil and cocoa butter replenish much needed moisture and our Curoxidant Blend offers optimal protection against free radical damage and our Skin Immune Technology supports the skins immune functions.

We believe that each and every one of us can make an enormous impact on the world.

By making small changes in the items we use, the purchases we make and the way we approach each day, we all really can change the world!

Each day you vote with your dollars, supporting the companies that share your values.

We believe in creating a sustainable company culture, one where each decision is carefully weighed based upon the impact.

WHY ORGANIC? Environmental Benefits Organic food production is a much more natural and sustainable enterprise than conventional farming. This is because organic agriculture does not use any synthetic pesticides or inputs that often remain present in soil and water long after the crops have been harvested, and may potentially create additional damage to ecosystems (such as the current crisis with bee populations).

Also, organic agricultural methods encourage recycling, for instance using manure as a natural fertilizer in fields.

Nutrition & Health Benefits

It has been scientifically validated that many organic foods offer higher quantities of important vitamins and nutrients than their conventional counterparts. Certainly, the consumption of organic foods reduces the amount of pesticide residues and other potential toxins ingested. This has proven to be a particularly important benefit for infants and small children.

Social Benefits

Most organic farmers operate smaller scale family farms where they have a strong, personal connection to the land they are farming. The purchase of organic food supports these farmers, their families, and their communities.

” ACUREORGANICS.com We believe in pursuing a triple bottom line.

People and planet are just as important as profit.

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THE NAME The second you slip into your LuminoGlow lingerie, you will emit ‘The LuminoGlow’. That is, a literal glow due to the high-tech lace, as well as an inner glow. The name LuminoGlow reflects this luminescence – the glow you will feel inside and out.

THE PHILOSOPHY Designed in Australia at the LuminoGlow HQ, each and every piece visibly exudes luxury, sensuality and panache. LuminoGlow invests in only the finest Italian lace and fabrics, which are carefully crafted into exquisite garments that are beautifully soft against the skin.

Nothing is left to chance, with the glow-in-the-dark lace strategically positioned to complement the lingerie and accentuate the body.

Alluring in the light and provocative in the dark, LuminoGlow will empower the modern woman.

THE VISION LuminoGlow was founded in 2008

by Jan Hawley – a self-confessed visionary with an eye for design and a passion for lingerie. Andrea Monti, an Italian with textiles expertise, needed no convincing to come on board. Together, Jan and Andrea have dedicated all of their efforts to creating the ultimate designer glow-in-the-dark lingerie with no shortage of luxury, femininity and seductiveness.

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The Banker’s Wife $145.00 A deconstructed vintage rhinestone shoe clip hangs off vintage gold chain. It closes with a lobster clasp and hangs 20” long. Made from vintage and deadstock materials; your bracelet will be totally unique and one-of-a-kind.

We’ll handpick one for you from a limited stock.

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INSPIRED BY HER LOVE OF STORIES, MANY OF NEELY PHELAN’S JEWELRY DESIGNS BLEND ANTIQUE & VINTAGE EMEMENTS TO TELL A UNIQUE STORY & REINVENT TIMELESS CLASSICS.

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Vintage Cut Steel Shoe Buckle Reg Price: $325.00

SALE! $227.00 A vintage cut steel shoe buckle is revamped into a gorgeous bracelet. It hangs off gold, brass or silver vintage chain and closes with a magnetic rhinestone clasp.

Made from vintage and dead-stock materials; your bracelet will be totally unique and one-of-a-kind. We’ll handpick one for you from a limited stock.

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Vintage Dress Clip With Spikes $150.00 A deconstructed vintage rhinestone shoe clips hang off vintage gold chain on a rhinestone fish hook. Gold spikes dangle from the earring.

For pierced ears.

Made from vintage and deadstock materials; your earrings will be totally unique and one-of-a-kind. We’ll handpick one for you from a limited stock.

Each piece is totally unique and may vary from what is pictured!

Made in the USA!

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Crawford Denim was started by hardworking and fair-minded folks with a passion for creating. The brand is named in honor of our beloved mom and uncle, who taught us the true value of family, friends and being kind to others.

It is a hand-crafted, small batch denim brand in which our family legacy lives through the simplicity of the designs. We started our career working in American factories to help create clothing for iconic brands and learned the trade from true craftsmen.

With Crawford Denim, we are proud to return to our roots of using goods made in the USA by manufacturing our blend of artisanal clothing in Southern California.

Our Vintage Collection is a curated selection of rare finds and unique items that have influenced our designs. The styles are a reflection of our history, our story and the way we choose to mix the present with the past. We have selected a few of these pieces to offer along with our current Crawford Denim seasonal collection.

We believe that jeans are a way of life and it is our mission to make you look and feel great in our denim. Thank you for your support of Crawford Denim and Vintage Co.

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WOMEN’S JUMPSUIT $265.00 The ultimate

one-piece in fashion, our Jumpsuit is butter soft and easy to wear. This piece is a flawless style for the season.

Elasticized waist with self drawcord and adjustable straps make this jumpsuit customizable.

Ankle length inseam.

Available in solid black or Army Green. Hand-crafted in California.

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MEN’S POPLIN PLAID BUTTON-UP SHIRT $98 Our perfect

button up shirt is offered now in 100% Cotton Poplin Plaid. Red, bright blue, yellow and hints of teal create quintessential springtime plaid.

Pre-washed to bring out the natural properties in this easy to wear, light-weight fabric. Hand-crafted in California.

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MEN’S SKINNY JEAN Men’s Skinny $165 JeanTheis our slimmest fit.

Made from Cone Mills 99% cotton/ 1% spandex darkest indigo denim, these jeans are sewn with matching thread to emphasis the narrow silhouette.

They are cut slightly larger than your size, as they will shrink to fit you perfectly. The dark indigo will transfer to lighter fabrics until washed several times.

Hand-crafted in California.

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KATHKATH

Vintage Rose Luxury XL Silk Scarf

THE WORLD’S LUXURY BAZAAR OF FASHION ACCESSORIES

Vintage Rose luxury silk scarf is inspired by our love of roses in full bloom and is one of KathKaths bestselling designs.

The truly unique print of bold bloomed roses in pink, white and black, this extra large silk scarf makes a stunning statement piece, while retaining a timeless classic feel.

Description The scarf is digitally printed using 100% silk habotai, creating a vibrant print on a lightweight fabric. It has a gorgeous drape and sheen, and is warm in winter and cool in summer. The perfect versatile accessory in an amazing size.

$489.00

BLISSFUL CASE

Vintage Camera iPhone case

Show off your signature style with our BlissfulCASE for your iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s!

“One of the hearts of NY;” that’s what we call our studio in Brooklyn. We love to make anything with our hands and wanted to put some pretty clothing on our beloved iPhones since we’re always with them.

Tired of either tedious mass-produced cases or crazy dorky prints, we ended up making our own iPhone cases with our own artwork.

$24.99

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JESSICA DE LOTZ JEWELRY This newly redesigned cheeky winking eye ring is made from a vintage dolly eye, riveted within a silver eye socket and sitting within a decorative silver ring with a fleur-de-lis claw setting.

A Black Diamond sparkle is set into the centre of the eye.

This is a LIMITED EDITION item and only a small number will be sold in my Boticca store.

Each will be stamped with a small number.

KRISTA R

Venice Bold Antique Textile Collar

Bold necklaces inspired by bohemian charm and Art Deco fashion are made of treasured vintage and antique textiles and trims with rich beading and embroidered details.

$266.00

DAREEN HAKIM

$501.00 Le Parisien: Only Available in Black Inspired by its namesake, the City of Lights, this over-sized sleek clutch is romantic and whimsical, yet fierce and avant-garde.

Description Despite its size, it can be understated and classy in the beautifully python series, or overstated with a point of view in our new Ombré Lizard combo. Either way, don’t let the slim silhouette fool you, as the inside pillows out into roomy comfort.

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RUMISU

Different Strokes for Different Folks...

Silk Scarf All Rumisu designs are illustrated by hand, then transferred and digitally printed. Each scarf comes in a linen and handembroidered bag. The edges are hand-rolled where each scarf comes with a unique crocheted charm that carries forward the traditional Turkish art of ‘oya’.

These crochet characters and the hand-embroidered fabric case that each scarf comes in, are hand-made in Southeastern Turkey in cooperation with a UNDP project that aims to foster sustainable economic development of the region’s women.

Illustrated by Deniz Yegin Ikiisik

$237.00

ANN-MARIE FAULKNER MILLINERY Teal Floral Zari Headband Inspired by the rich colours and patterns from Wes Anderson’s film ‘The Darjeeling Ltd.’ This headband has been hand stitched using a traditional Indian trimming. Embroidered with cotton threads, metal yarns, sequins and delicate wire springs. Its lined in a wool felt to prevent slipping and secured to the head with a grosgrain ribbon making it very easy to wear. The ribbon ends have also been hand beaded with glass beads.

$135.00

Piñata Tooled Leather Purse White

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BEARA BEARA

Amora Leather Handbag Red

Inspired by classic designs, the vibrancy of life and individualism, Beara Beara bags are designed in the wonderful world of London and handcrafted by our skilful craftsmen in Bolivia. By choosing Beara Beara, you are not only buying a one-of-a-kind bag but also helping to support the livelihoods of others.

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CLAUDIA BALDAZZI Cameo Bouquet Earrings

Aphrodite Collection - A Romantic, Delicate and harmonious Collection inspired by the Goddess of Nature and Fertility, Aphrodite, the protagonist of Works of Art by S. Botticelli’s “The Birth of Aphrodite” and the “Spring”. Sensual, surrounded by a fatal aurea into a magic and enchanting atmosphere ...

Flower Bouquet Earrings, with Flower ear pins, branches with leaves embellished with Light Green Cameo, tiny Light Green and White Ceramic Flowers and Swarovski Crystal Light Green and Luminous Green. The Cameo Bouquet Light Green Earrings are very weightless and very easy to wear; they give a romantic touch to your everyday Look. All Handmade in Italy by me, with Love and Passion.

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OUR PHILOSOPHY The GOLD ELEMENTS line offers advanced and effective cosmetic treatments and customized facials, giving an over all treatment to the skin.

It also aids the reduction of wrinkles and helps brighten the complexion. Inspired by advanced cosmetic research it contains effective age defying ingredients combined with trace elements of gold to give a youthful appearance to your skin.

HISTORY For over thousands of years, genuine gold has been used in all cultures to glamour the human body. Long admired for its ability to remain unchanged and untarnished by time and environment, pure gold endures as the ultimate natural element.

Gold continues as a source of inspiration, artistry, creativity, charisma, and of course, enduring love. It sustains our senses and fires our imagination.

The GOLD ELEMENTS line of products brings all these magical assets directly to you, in unique, active skin care applications.

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MANUFACTURING

The GOLD ELEMENTS line of products is immaculately produced with our own unique manufacturing process.

We pressure mount the gold leaves until a pliable cosmetic golden tissue is formed, so that when they are introduced into the cosmetic application the results are remarkable.

This unique process allows tiny particles of gold to envelop the top layer of skin, creating a wonderfully subtle and radiant sheen. All skin types benefit in appearance from this uniquely stimulating and soothing application.

The residual reflective particles cause light to dance across the skin, minimizing blemishes, wrinkles, and fine lines.

Gold Elements is sold in more than 20 countries and territories, Gold Elements represents supreme luxury.

The GOLD ELEMENTS name has already become synonymous with the most luxurious and glamorous gold cosmetic products available today.

Long-lasting expertise combined with constant innovation, has made GOLD ELEMENTS one of the most vital and exceptional lines created especially for your beauty.

goldelements-usa.com D’or Facial Peeling (50ml / 1.7fl.oz)

D’or

A soft, golden facial peel, enriched with active ingredients to assist in removing dead skin cells, dirt and unclogging pores. It helps to condition and balance the skin, leaving it feeling fresh, smooth, renewed, and healthy looking. It allows your skin to “breathe” while instantly soothes, for perfectly clean, soft and comforted skin.

$149.00

FACIAL PEELING

APPLICATION: Apply a small amount onto clean, dry face and massage gently in soft circular motions for a few seconds.

Wash away with warm water.

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Photographer & Retouch: Hartmut Nörenberg | www.hart-worx.com Model: Widget - www.model-widget.de MUA: Carina Musitowski - musitowski.com

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ON THE COVER

LOVE IS IN THE HAIR LET’S GET DOWN TO THE ROOTS

BY JENI TETAMORE

An infinite palette comes down to the proportions of only two pigments. The science behind why your hair is the color it is goes deep into the cellular level of your existence. Melanocytes are large star shaped cells whose branches are called dendrites found most usually at the bottom of the hair follicle. This is where melanin is created in the form of small grains of pigment which are injected into the keratinocytes of the hair shaft formed by the lengthening of dendrites.

So, from the very beginning you were meant to be a blonde, brunette, or red head!

Back to those two pigments. Eumelanin has a color variation

between a brownyred and black and is generated by the amino acid, tyrosine, and transformed by an enzyme, tryrosinase.

It begins it journey as a rice-shaped granule.

The second pigment has a less precise form, is diffused and spotty, and is called phaeomelanin with color variations ranging from yellow to red. However, in addition to the tyrosine, phaeomelanin also as another amino acid essential to its productions called cysteine, which is rich in sulphur.

It is the proportion of eumelanin and phaeomelanin that then determine the exact tone of each individual hair on a person’s head because

each hair follicle could have a slightly different ratio. However, in addition to these pigments, genetics also comes into play, helping to determine which amino acids and melanin a person is most likely to have.

But this is the reason why we don’t have one shade of brown, one shade of blonde, or one shade of red throughout the human race. It is because the palette possibilities are endless.

So it’s Not My Kid’s Turning my Hair Gray?

Nope. It’s mostly because your chance of turning gray increases by 10-20% every decade after you turn 30.

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The Library of Congress Science Reference webpage helps explain the overall process a little better.

Our hair grows in three phases: • Anagen: This is the active growth stage of the hair fiber and can last from 2-7 years. At any given moment 80-85% of our hair is in the anagen phase.

• Catagen: Sometimes referred to as the transitional phase, which is when hair growth begins to “shut down” and stop activity. It generally lasts 10-20 days.

• Telogen: this occurs when hair growth is completely at rest and the hair fiber falls out.

At any given time, 10-15% of our hair is in the telogen phase, which generally lasts 100 days of scalp hair. After the telogen phase, the hair growth process starts over again to the anagen phase.

Every person continues to go through this cycle until other changes in the body begin to take place. For those who are predisposed to balding, hormonal changes beginning blocking hair follicle production. And, while not everyone will go bald, everyone will eventually go gray because of what Dr. Desmond Tobin describes as the slow-down 30 FASHIONAFFAIRMAGAZINE.COM

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of the “melanogentic clock”. This “clock” slows down or stops melanocyte activity, decreasing the pigment hair receives at the follicle, and usually occurs just

before the individual hair is preparing to fall out or be shed, so the root will appear pale.ii There are internal and external

factors when considering how when hair might go gray. Internal, or intrinsic, factors include – genetic defects, hormones, body distribution, and age. External, or extrinsic, factors include – climate, pollutants, toxins, and chemical exposure.

For instance, our bodies naturally produce small amounts of hydrogen peroxide. However, if it builds up on the hair shafts, it can lead to the gradual loss of hair color.ii This may give you cause to pause the next time you pick that box of hair color, when you think about it. Even darker tones and red tones have hydrogen peroxide in them. You may be inadvertently turning yourself gray faster by trying to cover the gray you currently have.

A quandary to be sure.

Do Blondes Have More Fun? This is not a new question. This isn’t even a relatively new question. In fact, Darwin (yes, that’s right, the Charles Darwin of On the Origin of Species fame) researched the sexual selection of blonde hair in women for his book The Descent of Man and Selection in Relation to Sex published in 1871....

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And what did he find?

“NOT ENOUGH DATA TO SUPPORT HIS THEORY THAT BLONDE HAIR IS SEXUALLY SELECTED AND HAD TO DROP THE SUBJECT!” Additionally, there have been two blonde mutations in our human history – the traditional Caucasian blonde where there are a higher number of women than men who retain their blonde hair naturally to adulthood. These women have been scientifically proven to have more estrogen than brunettes and often have other features that men find desirable due to their lower levels of testosterone such as finer facial features, smaller nose, smaller jaw, pointed chin, narrow shoulders, smooth skin, and less body hair coupled with higher energy levels and playfulness.iii In a further study, it was also shown that blondes will often earn more and marry richer, however, it’s not all fun and games. A woman dyed her hair in all three colors (at different times, obviously) and went out to a variety of bars to see how men reacted to her. The perception was that as a blonde she was actually less attractive and less intelligent (as compared to brunette) and needier (as compared to being a red head), so the researchers concluded that the men might believe blondes are simply “easier”. Whether this is true or not, it was a matter of perception.

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The second mutation of the blonde gene can be found most dramatically on the Solomon Islands in Melanesia. Scientists for the longest time thought that the light skinned, blonde, blueeyed genetics was because they were mostly found in the frigid north where they couldn’t have absorbed as much Vitamin D from the sun if they had been darker. This would not explain the dark, dark skin found on the Solomon Islands coupled with their blonde, blonde hair and often light colored eyes.

Researchers have determined that the mutation in their blonde gene happened sometime between 5,000 and 30,000 years ago, long before there could have been any European influence.

Are Brunettes Boring?

Common stereotypes include trustworthy, faithful, eventempered, clever, gifted, confident, stable, and imagination-less. Put another way – boring.

I love breaking down stereotypes!

90% of the world’s population is some tone of brunette ranging from chestnut to deepest blueblack. It’s not that they are more responsible, or stick-in-the-muds, or smarter than blondes or red heads, it’s just that there are so many more of them that it makes it difficult for those who want to pigeon-hole them the way blondes get a bum-wrap for being ditzy and red-heads for being fiery that single stereotype just won’t do.

Brunettes (or brunet if you are a man) are often seen as more approachable simply because it is not unusual to have brown hair (black hair, in this case,

will actually fall into its own category, because researchers found that those with black hair are often perceived as cool and superior. Go figure.) However, there is the catch-22 that there is little excitement in having dark hair because it is so prevalent.

This is where that whole boring stereotype starts creeping in.

However, the study where the woman dyed her hair the three different colors? Researchers asked men at the same night club to rate the photographs of the same woman as a blonde, brunette, and redhead. As a brunette, men rated her “more attractive, intelligent, approachable, competent, and arrogant (because of those superior brains, perhaps?)”.iv I do have to wonder how many of them also had dark hair…

Redheads are a Pain?

With their reputation of being fiery and stubborn, maybe some do feel like they are, but the more appropriate question to ask is “How do redheads experience pain?”

Wait. What?

That’s right. Those who have red hair have a very specific gene mutation called MC1R, which not only codes for melanocortin-1 receptor, but also affects other health conditions. Dentists and anesthesiologists alike have noticed the difference between treating those with red hair versus those who are blonde or brunette.

First, redheads are resistant to anesthetics from the ‘-caine’ family. So traditional doses of Novocain, Lidocaine, etc., will

have little effect on redheads. Coupled with this, redheads appear to be far more sensitive to pain and sensations of hot and cold. Other health risks include: • Increased risk of Parkinson’s. Redheads are almost twice as likely to develop this disease as compared to those who have black hair.

• More likely to develop skin cancer due to the mutation preventing MC1R from properly binding to a gene called PTEN, which helps protect against cellular changes that promote cancer.

• Women between 25 and 42, who are fertile, are 30% more likely to develop endometriosis, where tissue from the uterus grows outside the uterus, usually resulting in extreme pain.

However, those who were infertile, had a reduced risk compared to those of other hair colors.

• An increased chance of having Congenital Melanocytic Naevi, which are brown or black birthmarks that can cover up to 80% of the body.

However, only about 1 in 20,000 children have large or multiple CMN, it’s just that being a redhead puts you at a greater risk.

However, lest you think that redheads are whiners or wimps, I assure you that is not the case at all. While these may be ways that they may suffer more, they are also tougher due to their genetics in other areas. Redheads may not like the cold, but most will suck down curry sauce and hot food that would make the rest of us cry like babies. They are also less sensitive to other types of pain, most specifically stinging or pricking (this also helps explain why they are so resistant to drugs that must be injected into their subcutaneous areas).

In years past, their red hair and fair skin may have also helped them absorb more Vitamin D from the sun to help them fight off rickets, a debilitating disease effecting the joints.

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So, it may be true that redheads are feistier, but maybe they need to be in order to compensate for the fact that they require 20% more anesthetic than people of other hair color to achieve the same effects and a lower threshold for pain due injury or surgery. If that’s what helps them, then I say that’s fair.

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Foria is a first of its kind all natural sensual enhancement oil thoughtfully designed for women - a blend of nourishing liquid coconut oil and labtested cannabis oil from California-grown marijuana.

Our proprietary formula was inspired by the historical use of cannabis as an aphrodisiac in traditional cultures around the world. This ancient wisdom has been validated by the recent groundswell of scientific research into the health benefits of marijuana. Foria harnesses the complex powers

of marijuana to create a potent “therapeutic aphrodisiac.”

Foria is created by The Werc Shop using a revolutionary solventless process that provides Because we believe that health a highly refined cannabis and pleasure are naturally extract affording maximum inseparable, we chose to make bioavailability. Testing of the Foria with 100% natural liquid extract for cannabinoid content is performed at multiple stages coconut oil. Besides being delicious to eat, our coconut to ensure excellent quality oil has a naturally low pH control and accurate dosing of the final formulation. that is great for skin care Final filling and packaging is and ideal for maintaining a healthy vaginal pH - one key to performed under careful review for purity and cleanliness with fighting off yeast and bacteria - thereby promoting natural every batch being tested for contaminants before release. harmony and balance within the body.

We are dedicated to ensuring the highest standards of safety, purity, and consistency in our medical marijuana products.

Your health and satisfaction are our top priorities and we are proud to bring you one of the purest medical marijuana products on the market today.

30 ml spray bottle (approximately 30 servings) $88.00...indescribable pleasure..

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The pleasure we experience, whether alone or with a partner, is a deeply enriching and healing part of our lives.

Foria was created to benefit women’s health and wellbeing by opening the door to natural, euphoric pleasure.

As an all-natural plant-based medicinal, Foria works with your body to facilitate unique wellness experiences.

For some women, it may awaken arousal and heighten sensation making orgasms more intense, fuller, or easier to access.

For others, it can help promote natural lubrication, reduce pain and tension, and create the relaxation necessary for sensual experience, or restorative rest. Foria works with you, wherever you might find yourself on the pleasure spectrum.

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Blonde Photographer : Eric Ouaknine Hair: Celine Antunes - PROFESSIONAL AMBASSADOR/SCHWARZKOPF ModelS: Sergent Camille & Eva Biechy ASSISTANT: Yoel Georges | stylist: Laura DeVillebonne MUA: Stephane Dussart

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Jaleh (pronounced zsa-leh) was born from the idea that women’s clothing can be wearable and versatile without compromising style. We are dedicated to creating effortlessly unique styles for work, leisure, travel, or wherever your day takes you.

Jaleh is proud to have all of our products manufactured in the USA. Jaleh blends romance, sophistication and comfort to match the lifestyle of today’s modern woman. Our mission is to provide women with a collection of essential, everyday pieces that withstand time and wear. All of our design, development and manufacturing is done in the USA, so you can feel confident wearing Jaleh.

Effortless essentials to be worn from brunch until bedtime.

XOXO...

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MINI-CLUTCH SPEAKER™ DAZZLING DIAMOND

Portable, Wireless, Bluetooth® Speaker, Speakerphone and Functional Clutch All In One. The Mini-Clutch Speaker™ offers the best in sound quality and design. It effortlessly pairs with any Bluetooth®-enabled device, has a built-in speakerphone for hands-free calls, opens to reveal a mirror, has a pocket for daily essentials, can connect to non-Bluetooth devices via aux-in jack and if your phone is running out of battery, it can charge any USB enabled device.

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Crop Top, Long Skirt: Annalisa Coco Necklaces: M-mode

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LEFT: Crop Top, Short & Long Skirt: Annalisa Coco Necklaces: M-mode Diadem with skulls: Bijoux Shoes: Love Shoes MIDDLE/RIGHT Crop Top: Annalisa Coco Bracelet & Earrings: Bijoux Skull Rings: Ganesha Shoes: Love Shoes

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n the last ten years or so there has been a growing trend among those who don’t have to go consignment and thrift store shopping for the savings who are still frequenting these and other second-hand shops.

Upon further research, it’s become apparent that it is because they are finding name-brand designer such as Chanel, St. Laurent, Vuitton, Hermes, and more at discount prices due to the fact that the previous owner didn’t realize what a prize they had and simply gave it away.

With websites now catering to what we now call “vintage couture”, people are wondering if it is worth the investment. Well, think of it in the same way as you would in buying a piece of fine art by a noted master. There is the Chanel women’s suit from the 1960’s that was originally purchased for $805 at auction and in less than six years resold for $3,220 (quoted prices are actual realized prices at major auction houses).

This comes out to more than a 300% appreciation (Pradhan).

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make you feel. Hollywood actresses have been doing this for years – buying vintage couture dresses from designers who their own icons wore. The silhouettes tend to be utterly feminine without being “girly”, bold without being gaudy, and if they are gaudy they weren’t that way when they were created! They are often highly structured, which also tends to be very flattering to all female body types. And the construction is incomparable to anything you can buy off the rack.

However, be prepared to take care of your vintage clothes. Pack it in acid-free tissue, use padded hangers, and not everything can be dry-cleaned (many items are all cotton or all silk, linen, etc.). Take it to someone you really trust to not just blast away with chemicals. It some cases you will simply wash on delicate and allow to dry flat.

Now, if you are hoping to also own a piece of history and maybe look upon it as an investment, you can start by going to your local consignment boutique and/or thrift store. Or, if you want to save time and effort, there are several websites that cater to this type of shopping. A few examples are in this very issue but you can never have too many resources for fabulous fashion.

Happy Shopping!

• vintagecouture.com • priyankapradhan.com • modcloth.com

VINTAGE Article written by Jeni Tetamore

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Moo Roo Renew is a new concept in luxury vintage up-cycling. Each piece of furniture, decor, accessory or handbag has begun its journey as overlooked or damaged.

It is then transformed into a one of a kind Moo Roo work of art by award winning designer, Mary Norton, and her team of artisans.

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MRS. ROBINSON “THE FLING” $225.00 MRS. ROBINSON “THE AFFAIR” $175.00 Handmade, one of a kind Leopard cuffs.

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Moo Roo handbags were originally made by hand on designer, Mary Norton’s dining room table after having had a dream one night and naming the brand after her two daughters (Micah-Moo & Reilly-Roo). The brand had meteoric success becoming the red carpet staple for celebrities, fashionistas and the darling of the fashion press from 1998-2009. Sadly designer Mary Norton, lost her business in 2009 due to the recession and the wrong investment partners. Over the next three years Mary also faced many other personal struggles and losses that sunk her into depression.

MOOROORENEW.COM Her deep faith and her wonderful daughters, pulled Mary up and through the darkness. Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Mary chose to take all of the lessons she had learned in business and in life with the creation of her brand Moo Roo Renew. The brand and products are a reflection of Mary’s personal and professional journey and is by far her best work to date. The Moo Roo Renew brand is made from broken, overlooked or forgotten vintage items that are then reimagined with the signature Moo Roo whimsical twist and created into one of a kind treasures. In her new shop, located on historic King Street in Charleston, South Carolina, customers can find upcycled vintage furniture, home décor, accessories and of course handbags. While there, they can watch Mary or one of her artisans, working on creations in the back studio or possibly book a seat at Mary’s Artisan dinners held weekly in the store. Having come full circle, back to creating one of a kind items by hand, on a “dining room table” designer Mary Norton knows now “There’s no place like home.”

Moo Roo Renew

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MOO ROO RENEW 1970’S CROSSBODY FOREST GREEN SUEDE CANTEEN BAG WITH 3-D GARDEN SCENE $365.00 This is the coolest little bag. I would totally wear this with jeans and a t-shirt or a chic dress out. The forest green suede tends more into the blue tones. It is embroidered with a delicate clear beaded hummingbird and then has three dimensional silk flowers and a butterfly to make it come off the bag in the unique Moo Roo Renew manner. It is a little fantasy for your hip. Perfect condition and one of a kind.

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Butter Me Up!

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Sweet Cheeks has everything from lotion bars,essential oil perfumes to lip scrubs. We only use essential oils and the best raw material for you and your skin.

Sweet Cheeks All Natural was started after I had children. My son had eczema…bad. It started as a mission to find a product that would provide relief but did not come with a scary list of side effects. Totally frustrated with what I found, I set out on a mission to create what was needed. Our original product, “Baby Butter” was born. I realized when requests for “this” and “that” started pouring in that I had tapped into something.

I wanted all natural bath and body products that would be good for their skin and good for their earth.

To that end,all of our oils are plant based, which means that they are absorbed into the skin and don’t just sit on top of the skin. We believe that stellar ingredients will make a stellar product so from start to finish we are putting our best in so you have the best.

We also believe you should have a bath and body and skin care products that works best for you, so please contact us if you would

like to customize any of our products. Since we don’t use any synthetic or petroleum based products in our product, not only is Sweet Cheeks better for you and better for your baby, it is better for the earth.

When deciding to make a company, the hard part wasn’t what ingredients to use to make our bath and body line, but how to package them in a way that was gentle to the earth.

To that end, most of Sweet Cheeks products are in glass containers. We are working hard to get all of them in glass and/or with as minimal packaging as possible.

We invite you to come back to nature and feel beautiful!

SweetCheeksAllNatural.com

Body Butters (4oz) $27.00

Available in Rosemary Mint, Orange Blossom, Amber Vanilla, Lavender or Unscented!

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The world is a great, big place full of wonder and possibilities, most of which we have yet to explore.

With our newly minted column, “Wanderlust,” we hope to introduce you to locations new and old, trendy and vintage. So, whether you are taking time for yourself or suddenly find your business travel bag in hand and en route to one of our eclectic locations, we will get you all the dish and even show you how to dress like the locals.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS

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CITYCENTRE is Houston’s trendy destination for fashionable shopping and dining. If the power of businessmen who rule these parts and the fine restaurants who court them peaks your interest, then a stay at the Hotel Sorella at CITYCENTRE is a must-visit. Nestled discreetly inside this sprawling 37-acre outdoor shopping arena is Hotel Sorella. Conde Nast Traveler recently praised this creative extension of The Valencia Group, and it’s apparent from the moment you step through the lobby doors that you’ll regret checking out.

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800 Sorella Court | Houston, TX 77024 | (713) - 973 - 1600

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fter a long and tedious flight, the only thing fresh and welcoming were the faces of the bellhop, the front desk attendant and maid in the elevator. Yes, everyone who catered to my every need was on point—a feat I had yet to accomplish.

That was, until I saw my penthouse suite...

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here opulence is your traveling companion, Hotel Sorrella knows how to give you grace with plenty of space. You will be enchanted by its European Murano glass chandelier in the main lobby and the tasteful, custom décor details at every step. Too bad this business trip didn’t allot for more down time, as Hotel Sorrella and its immediate surroundings pulsates to a vibration not normally associated with Houston. As this city busts at the seams, this local hub hums to a much more leisurely beat.

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he Penthouse exudes finesse and was the ultimate in comfort and luxury. The manicured room was spotless and sound proof with large screen TV’s adorning every room. The Penthouse floors of Hotel Sorrella play host to mini-caves for the most sophisticated traveler. My love for large bathtubs prompted this upgrade and no regret was had on my end. Friends who popped by for visits in-between meetings ended up staying for much longer than lunch.

THE PE PENTHOUSE PERKS

VIP Access to signature City Centre restaurants Complimentary Wi-Fi Dry Cleaning and Laundry Service Complimentary Breakfast Separate Dining Room and Office Full Kitchen Perfect for Families and for Entertaining

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Whether nestled in a Junior Suite or a 3 bedroom Penthouse, Hotel Sorella does not skimp out on any of the comforts.

Imported marble and hardwood floors, walk in showers-even private spacious open-air balconies on certain floors! The floor-to-ceiling windows made me feel one with the hypnotic and expansive skyline. The Viking fridge was stocked with the Texas staple, Shiner Bock beer, which was a welcome friend to this weary traveler settling in after a long flight. Throw in a quick load of clothes to the suite’s private washer and dryer before drawing a bath and one should feel human again soon.

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VALENTINE’S DAY g e t a w a y The “Sky’s the Limit” at Houston’s acclaimed Hotel Sorella CITYCENTRE with an exclusive weekend package promising the ideal mix of adventure and pampering. It’s the perfect way to pop the question or celebrate a milestone in high-style. Stake your claim to some of the finest accommodations in the city: indulge your culinary fantasies with a chef-prepared meal for two in your suite’s dining room, explore the lush waterways of Buffalo Bayou with a private kayak tour, take to the air with a choice of a helicopter excursion through downtown and over the ship channel or a casino day in Lake Charles.

This is your time to unwind while recounting your journey with a couple’s spa retreat.

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The Sky’s the Limit Package Includes:

*Friday and Saturday night stay for two in the Presidential Suite or a Penthouse Suite * Multi-course, chef prepared dinner for two served in the suite dining room *Terry Hershey Park private, two-hour kayak tour for two with guide *Helicopter tour for two with limo transfers ** Spa Adventures and Casino Package also available! *Daily breakfast for two Contact the Director of Sales and Marketing @713.827.3503.

Rates start at $3,000 and up. Offer is subject to availability!

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AUSTIN-tatious look!

Eclectic, but never at the expense of taste: that is Carrano. To get on the happy path in life, follow in the satisfied footprints of the well-heeled slightly ahead of you.

Carrano is a high-end Brazilian footwear brand, keeping you in fine feather with arm candy and accessories aplenty.

Gold hematite sandals will make you wish the summer vacation was already here.

Every click of their website will seduce your senses and your time.

It’s hard to have a bad day when you have it all pulled together.

This, the Carrano woman knows.

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Ringing the bell for strength, human connection through art and taking a strong stance for violence against women is the visionary, Chetna Singh.

Bridging the gap between art, fashion and inspiration is her debut line of original artwork scarves digitally printed on pure Indian Silk.

The quality is apparent at the touch and the selection: thoughtful.

The Henna Horse, (pictured) part of the new collection, is pen and ink work by the artist/designer digitally printed on pure silk twill with rolled edging.

It is available as a 180x60 cm scarf in a very limited quantity.

DULY NOTED: Half of all proceeds from Chetnas’ Breakthrough Scarf will go towards the fight against domestic violence.

Chetna makes philanthropy look fabulous.

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Sit down, grasp your pearls and fan yourself, this is exciting! Meridian 110 has seduced your pocketbook in the past with must have totes and colorful shoulder bags galore.

Val Thompson has her pulse on luxurious knitwear for plus size women. Most good ideas do blossom out of our own personal frustrations and observations on what may be missing in the current fashion circus.

Cushie B. is a refreshing solution to a common problem; what is available for women with curves?

If Val had her way, it would be deep red, over-sized dropped shoulder sweaters and silk chiffon kimonos overflowing from your pantry. 100% Viscose Yarn from Italy is the perfect detailed accent on your chic, open-neck sleeveless top. Every piece of clothing feels like a vacation.

This is no time to ration your excitement.

www.cushieb.com

This season is coming back to the basics; what you need vs. what you already have.

Accentuate your busy routine with a 3-in-one medley consisting of... clutch, iPad case and flat soft pouch.

All. In. One. This year is already proving to be much busier than last, who has time for all that purse-dumping?

The larger totes in your closet have earned all that display space, Meridian 110’s clutch will not compete and will only need a fraction of your visual admiration.

At least for now...

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Net Fabric- Karstadt Cologne Headpiece- Miss Eiselt Sequence Dress - ZARA

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Net Fabric- Karstadt Cologne Headpiece- Miss Eiselt

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florals Article by Jeni Tetamore

Vegetation motifs have been discovered in pottery and jewelry since ancient times.

However, applying those same principles to fabric proved to be quite challenging. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Persians would decorate

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their robes with clasps and pins that would give the impressions of flowers and leaves. It wasn’t until the Sassanian Empire in Middle Persia, the last Iranian empire before the rise of Islam, which ruled from 224 to 651 CE that some major innovations occurred in the decoration of wearable fabric in the form of floral and vegetation patterns.

While the tribal designs were most often in geometric patterns, the textile masters of the time developed the beginnings of what would eventually become our modern day brocading techniques. Brocades are most often signified in flowers and vegetation patterns, but brocaded silk weaving dates back to before the Sassanid dynasty.

With the rise of Islam and the outlawing of men being allowed to wear gold, much of the art was lost for many years when the masters escaped Persia. However, while men could not wear the beautiful fabrics any longer, during the Qajar era brocaded silk and velvet

were heavily used to upholster the furniture and the curtains of the royal courts, so the art forms began to gain popularity again.

As the regality and sumptuousness of these fabrics gained fame and the world became a smaller place with those from all over the world beginning to make pilgrimages and bringing back such items as the spoils of wars, those in Europe and Asia began experimenting with the floral motifs in their own fashions.

Meanwhile, in China, the Tang Dynasty was making its own inroads in floral weaving, coming into power about the time Sassanian Empire was coming to a close. This particular specimen is silk with the floral patterns being constructed of a weft-faced compound twill. The vibrant colors is a hallmark of Asian art and fabric, especially considering that this particular piece was made sometime in the late 8th or early 9th century.

However, the floral pattern had taken root in the world of fashion now and it was considered a product in high demand, whether it was flowers painted onto the cloth at the hems of the dresses

or embroidered painstakingly all over the cloth or roller printed as it was in the 17th and 18th centuries to create gingham, women and men believed that floral and vegetation patterns were a sign of wealth and health and vibrancy.

Designers who are taking floral prints to all new levels this year include: Hentsch Man’s “La Cantina” Collection • Jeremy Scott • Topman Design’s Gordon Richardson Vintage Florals • Joseph Altruzarra • Diane von Furstenberg • Sharif Hamza • Temperley London • Carolina Herrera • Victoria Beckham •

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a -Spring/Summer 2015 Beaded Headwear Collection

LEFT & RIGHT Models in Desigual at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Spring 2015 at The Theatre at Lincoln Center on September 4, 2014 in New York City. Photo

by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Mercedes-Benz

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Put A Little Spring In Your Step Charlotte Olympia Arizona Suede-Trim Mesh Platform Sandal, Wheat $1495 - Pre-Order NeimanMarcus.com

NICHOLAS KIRKWOOD RESORT 2015 COLLECTION

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Brogue Oxfords $85.00 + Print Floral Wedges $105.00 aliexpress.com

Dolce & Gabbana’s Spring 2015 Mary Jane really opens doors...

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Manolo Blahnik BB Floral-Print Satin Pump Coral/Anthracite $845.00 NeimanMarcus.com

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Images courtesy of designers on Etsy.com

on etsy...

sevdacholakova

Polymer Clay Floral Earrings

$17.90

Atomicfireball

Vintage John Fluevog Chelsea Boots From England Mens Size 7 $145.00

VintageMeetModern

Tyrolean New York Iridescent Blue Carnival Glass Beaded Handbag

$220.00

irisdesign1

14k Gold Plated Earrings Coated Resin $65.00

myartisanstore

Gold-Filled Filigree Floral Ring with Amethyst $40.70

SarahNicolle

Vintage Sterling Silver Handmade Thai Cuff Bangle

$299.00

sneller8190 Victorian Jet Floral Necklace Earrings Set

$522.00

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DeAlmeidaDesigns Sweetheart Floral Halter Neck Dress

$133.18

Bartinki

Flower Collar Necklace

$89.00

kiamichi7

Vintage Selini Chunky Bracelet

$75.00

storyofthings

Vintage 1960s SAKS FIFTH AVE Floral Pumps SZ. 7.5

$145.00

jahannamartinez unique headbands

$25.00

Kitschtopia Celluloid Floral Earrings

$34.99

StorylandVintage 1950s handbag vintage $18.00

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For over 25 years Spectrum has committed itself to providing consumers innovative storage and organization solutions while offering the best in service, quality and value. As one of the leading design and manufacturing firms in the housewares industry, we take great pride in listening to our customers and designing items that meet their needs. Spectrum products are, functional, fashionable and built to last.

Spectrum’s innovative design team is committed to providing organization solutions for nearly every room. If you are looking for

kitchenware, pantryware, counter top organization, baskets, hooks, racks, wine racks, or bath accessories, our product design and quality make Spectrum the right choice.

Spectrum holds over 400 design patents and continues to introduce unique and inspired products to meet the changing tastes and needs of our customers throughout the world. Sold in over 50 countries, the depth and versatility of our range makes Spectrum items perfect everywhere.

PRODUCTS WE CARRY: Baskets & Trays • Bath • Hair Care & Beauty Organization • Closet • Hooks & Racks • Key Racks & Mail Organizers •

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myBella Over the Cabinet Styling Center

$19.99

Spectrum’s myBella™ Over the Cabinet Styling Center frees up precious cabinet space by organizing all of your essential beauty care products.

This hair care organizer clears most sink bowls, shelves and plumbing and requires no installation. Simply slide the height-adjustable foam-padded brackets over your cabinet door (brackets are also removable for wall-mounting). Made of heat resistant steel, it accommodates hair dryer nozzles up to 3” wide. *Includes two removable brackets and mounting hardware.

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Vintage Top | EMMANUEL KHANH Dressing Factory (92 rue de Grenelle, Paris) Vintage Skirt | YVES SAINT LAURENT Dressing Factory (92 rue de Grenelle, Paris) Necklace | NADKA MADE WITH LOVE

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RELEASE Artistic Director & Stylist: TATIANA TERRINE | Photographer: GREGORY BOUSSAC Hair: VIRGINIE MOISSON | Mua: LUDOVIC CADEO Model: ELISA ZELLINI @VIP Models

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Shirt | ROBERTO COLLINA Skirt | MARIA BOYAROVSKAYA Earrings | METRON Lessisrare.fr Necklace | CORALIE DE SEYNES Lessisrare.fr Rings | BERNARD DELETTREZ Lessisrare.fr Cuff | BEADS Lessisrare.fr Shoes | JIMMY CHOO

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Voodoo Vixen is a vintage inspired label, which infuses retro, pin-up and rockabilly styles with classic silhouettes to flatter the modern woman. Designed to compliment your curves and make you stand out from the crowd, our unique designs are influenced by the glamorous styles of the past, whilst following current trends and fashion movements.

Based in the heart of buzzing East London, Voodoo Vixen is designed between our inhouse designers in both L.A and London.

Our custom prints are designed in-house and our garments are always made from quality fabrics.

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Oh how Mini-Mouse grew up! Presented in heavy stretch jersey, with beautiful bows running down the side, this dress will keep you feeling warm and looking wonderful.

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Price: ÂŁ49.95 / $75.81 Available now in Sizes S, M, L, XL

Stunning emerald green flared dress with soft lace overlay. Also features heart-shaped neckline in tafeta and round lace collar.

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Price: £65.99 / $100.15 Available now in sizes S, L, XL

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John Pham combined his passion, vision, and expertise of the modeling industry to pave the way for the next wave of talent. As founder and CEO of ModXchange.com, a networking website for models, John encourages and facilitates aspiring individuals to make rewarding and career-enhancing connections. Since the inception of the website three years ago, John’s vision has come to life with a large and diverse following of individuals sharing a common passion. In addition to showcasing their portfolios, ModXchange notifies interested users about casting calls and job opportunities, while also accompanying each account with a blogging feature. Users may post their pictures and embed videos right on the page. The platform is a great avenue to help these new talent gain the exposure they need. And to top it all off, ModXchange.com is not just for models.

The site presents networking opportunities and job postings for actors, writers, makeup artists, photographers, and others in the fashion industry. ModXchange has become the prototype for creative professionals in expressing and sharing their ideas.

Even with this proven success, John has not allowed it lead to complacency. He has evolved the website time and time again, making improvements to design, interface, security features, and many other aspects that are valued by its users. Perhaps the success of his website stems from the same passion and work ethic he infused into his modeling career. He has worked with respected agencies and modeled for high-end magazines over the past decade. The same charismatic personality and positive attitude that gained him success in his modeling career is apparently receiving the same success in drawing creative talent to his website. modXchange | modXchange.com Aspire | Live | Inspire 118  FASHIONAFFAIRMAGAZINE.COM

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“The platform is a great avenue to help these new talents gain the exposure they need.

And to top it off, ModXchange.com is not just for models...”

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FASHION HELPING OTHERS IN THE NAME OF

UNDERWEAR FOR HOPE

Naja’s Spring/Summer 2015 Collection

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Naja, a digitally driven, forward-thinking innovator in the lingerie industry, has officially launched to rave reviews. Billed as the, “radically different, thoughtful lingerie brand for smart, courageous and sexy women,” the brand was pioneered by Colombianborn CEO, Catalina Girald.

No stranger to the fashion and technology industries, Girald founded MOXSIE, one of the first venturefunded fashion sites for independent designers, which was later sold to Fab. com.

Naja is a breath of fresh air in an industry that hasn’t changed appreciably in decades. When asked about the direction of the young company, Girald answered, “We celebrate strong women.

We’ve done away with fans blowing fake wind into our models’ hair, and dated lingerie designs. Our fresh designs, pricing and mission to empower women are challenging the industry, and we’re building the first billion-dollar online lingerie brand for the next generation woman.”

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The company offers exclusive designs paired with the highest quality of fabrics, placing significant focus on structural changes and better product design. Features reserved almost exclusively for luxury lingerie, such as breathable memory foam cups and ultrasonic sealed straps, are now being brought to consumers at fair prices.

Naja uses Peruvian sourced Pima cotton for the softest feel, and intelligent fabrics with odor and sweat wicking properties for real women with performance needs, all while remaining health and eco-conscious by using no phthalate materials and water based dyes.

Perhaps the most intriguing thing about Naja is the company’s dedication to changing women’s lives.

Through Naja’s Underwear for Hope program, the company donates a percentage of profits to training women in the poorest and most violent areas of the world to sew.

Naja then employs them so that they can help themselves and their children. With each purchase of Naja, consumers can feel good knowing that they are contributing to changing a woman’s life.

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Naja is committed to the empowerment of women.

Through our Underwear for Hope program and our partnership with the Golondrinas Foundation in Colombia, Naja trains single or head of household mothers to sew. Naja then employs them so that they can help themselves and their children. When you educate a woman, everything changes.

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How it works.

A percentage of every purchase you make goes toward supporting our entrepreneurial sewing program for women through the Golondrinas Foundation. And for every bra purchase you make, you contribute directly to the employment of a single mother. How it works: When you buy a bra, Naja gives you a lingerie wash bag so that you can wash your undergarments.

Each lingerie bag is made at home by one of the women that we employ through Underwear for Hope.

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Naja is a product of our passions and beliefs: a love for beautifully designed things, a bit of rebelliousness, and a deep desire to make the world a better place.

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“Buy a bra, give a single mother work.”

UNDERWEAR FOR HOPE STORIES Maria Jaramillo, 36 years old | Barrio Caicedo, Colombia

My name is Maria, I am one of the “displaced” in Colombia—after gangs killed my sister, I was forced to leave our village with my three girls and my sister’s two girls. The violence hit me very hard. I didn’t know what to do. I wanted to die, but I couldn’t because I had them to take care of. Now, I try to teach children about the violence and I have a group of about 50 kids. I cleaned up a little park around the corner and on weekends I turn it into an activity center—I teach the children to plant, we fry potato chips in kettles, and we draw. I really try to focus on the boys, because war is made by men. I make them draw flowers so that they understand that flowers are not just for girls. I tell them that just because their mothers mop it doesn’t mean that they can’t. I teach them that when they join gangs, they destroy entire families. And I teach them that one shouldn’t wait for things to be given to them, things should be earned. Sometimes I think I want to leave this neighborhood, it has become just as violent as where I used to be from. But, I can’t. The children, they need me.

As of November 2013, Maria works full time through Underwear for Hope. She hopes to use what she earns to educate her daughters and her nieces and to build a play house in the park for her 50 children to play in.

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