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    BEAUTY: BEST CLEANSERS FOR THE NEW YEAR

    A New Year – A New You Start Your Year With A Fresh Perspective & A Fresh Face Here is a list of our favorite cleansers to wipe away the day, weeks, months, or year for a fabulous clean slate from our beauty editor. This England based skincare company believes in the ‘naked truth’ and uses strong warrior ingredients found in nature for their Light + Energy Serum Cleanser like Saffron Extract, Sea Buckthorn Fruit Oil, Arnica Flower CO2, and Wild Abyssinian Oil, to produce this balm like vegan cleanser that turns into beautiful nourishing milky consistency when added to…

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    SUCCESS FOR AZIMUT: FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW

    The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the leading boat show in the United States, has confirmed the success of the Italian brand, Azimut|Benetti in the USA, as the shipyard announced a US sales success of $50 million USD. This exciting result accelerates the brand’s growth with the goal of becoming the top ranking yacht builder in the USA. The good health of Azimut Yachts in America is also underscored by the rise in the number of visits to the stand – up 20% on last year – not only by people from the US, but also from Canadian and South…

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    JEWEL SPOTLIGHT: KUNZITE

    Arguably the most delicious color range in the gemstone world, Kunzite is the cotton candy colored variety of the mineral spodumene. Delicate pastel pink to intense violet-ish purple, Kunzite is loved for the special hues available making it possible for designers to create impressive designs. In fact the Smithsonian Institution has a prized faceted heart-shaped kunzite that weighs a stunning 880 carats. Due to its pleochroic characteristic, meaning that it flashes two different shades of visible color, it shows the best color when you look down the length of the crystal. The pegmatite deposits that the rough kunzite crystals are…

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    QUOTES: THANK YOU & GRATITUDE

    The American holiday, Thanksgiving, is reportedly based on the Pilgrims who first came to the New Land with almost nothing and really had no skills to survive the coming winter, and as legend has it, the Native Americans decided to share with the newcomers a wonderful meal, each bringing what they could to the table. This beautiful tale has stayed with Americans and has since become one of the most nationally celebrated holidays in all the land, crossing boarders and religions with the simple idea that to give is to receive and to receive is to give. Sharing a table,…

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    JEWEL SPOTLIGHT: FIRE OPAL

    Likened to fire yet born of water, Fire Opal is a very intriguing jewel with an ancient and storied past. Fire opal is a particular variety and color range found within the opal family. From India, Persia, and all the way to deserts of Australia, opals have been cherished as a symbol for everything from passionate love to giving the gift of prophesy. One thing is certain, opal made a mark on every culture where she was found. The Mayan and Aztec Empires in particular had access to the mining locals where the special Fire Opal variety is found. They…

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    ROGER VIVIER: REINVENTING AN ERA

    Gherardo Felloni gave us a cinematic approach at Paris Fashion Week debuting his first collection from Roger Vivier with ‘Hotel Vivier.’ Six women occupying five different rooms with five different roles to play in his production of his Spring/Summer 2019 collection. An Actress. A Lyrical Singer. A Dancer. A Photographer. A Sculptor. Each being the supporting actress to the lead characters, the shoes being displayed. To set the stage upon entering ‘Hotel Vivier’ you were greeted by the lady of the house where she would guide you through the captivating imagination of Gherado and tell his side of the story.…

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    RESTAURANTS: SUNDAY BRUNCH IN NYC

    What is a weekend in the city without a scrumptious brunch? Whether it’s the bottomless mimosas or the delightful balance between stacks of buttermilk pancakes and rich, crispy fried chicken, the brunch club wins over most New Yorkers and it easy to see why. The culinary expertise in the city is world renowned and its the perfect way to round out the weekend, coming down from whatever mischief Saturday night found you in. Here are five of our favorite picks for unforgettable brunch menus throughout the city. Viva La Brunch!   BUVETTE – WEST VILLAGE Loved from New York, to…

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    LOOKBOOK: BERTA FALL COLLECTION 2019

    Berta Balilti’s presentation of beautiful brides was breathtaking at the recent Bridal Week New York. The highly anticipated runway show delivered  on her signature sparkle meets daringly sexy curves and cuts. The detailing on gossamer-like fabrics evoked a modern fairytale princess who left blushing at the door and opted for radiant confidence instead.   Delicate florals were, of course, on show but so were elements that mimicked the arcing curved pattern of butterfly wings, bold embroideries, and glittering geometrics patterns. From ball gowns to mermaids and even a mini cocktail gown that definitely had burlesque inspirations, Berta ensured that there…

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    EXCLUSIVE: ROJA DOVE & THE PASSION OF PERFUME

    Known the world over as maker of the most exquisite and premium fragrances in the world Roja Dove is not just an exceptional perfumer, he is more of a Renaissance man within the industry; perfumer, writer, businessman, creator. Sought after by museums, institutions, and, yes, even his country, to offer his acutely precise insights into the intoxicating world of ethereal experiences only to be had by the most innocuous of actions, breathing in. There are books upon books and an entire science behind the world of scents and fragrances. The rich historical tapestry filled with secrets and wisdom across the…

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    FASHION: JUSTIN ALEXANDER SIGNATURE FALL 2019

    New York’s Bridal Week was a delicious soiree of white as designers showcased their visions for blushing brides in the coming fall 2019 season. Justin Alexander presented his Signature collection meant for modern women around the world, feminine and timeless. Elegant silhouettes meet delicate detailing, a classic Justin Alexander style that brides around the world have sought out. So it is fitting that these same globe trotting ladies were his inspiration for this collection; from Oslo to Taos, Berlin to Bristol.   The collection features a very chic classic vibe with a few cheeky surprises like a sheer beaded jumpsuit…