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<span style="background-color: #fff9ee; color: #222222; font-family: Georgia, Utopia, 'Palatino Linotype', Palatino, serif; font-size: 15px; line-height: 21.559999465942383px;">When I started blogging in 2009, my mother and mother in law had just passed away, Twitter was 3 years old, Facebook was 5 years old, Tumblr was 2 years old and Pinterest wasn't born yet..:) The big bloggers of today were yet to be discovered. Scott Schuman and Garance Dore my early idols and among the first to lead the way have reinvented themselves in new ways and we must too. </span><br />
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It is 2014 now, technology has leaped and I have leaped too. I changed careers last year and I am in love my new world of New Media and Web Design. Sometimes it takes a long time to find your true calling, I have found mine. Blogging in 2014 is big business, bloggers are "a dime a dozen" now, even Gwyneth Paltrow is a blogger ( love her blog GOOP) but, some normal, hard working amazing ladies and men have cut through the masses with their unique voices and amazing talent and have achieved monetary gains for all of their hard work. And blogging is hard work. I applaud all of them and invite you to look at a budding talent on the way like Ashma John of http://online-runway.com/<br />
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Technology and media is changing daily, and I must do the same. I can no longer devote daily time to my blog, take care of my family and run a business. I need outlets which would require less time, like Tumblr, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest and Facebook ( Deeg Consulting and Passport To The World). Change has come. </div>
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I would like to thank all of my friends who supported my blog over the years, my friend Tracy who wrote unselfishly for the blog, " Dispatches from London" and Shelley who always gave wonderful advice on the blog. I would not be here without my 'village" of wonderful friends. I would like to thank my friend John H who led me down a new path as I was changing careers and kept this mind from falling off a cliff. Thank you John! </div>
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There's nothing like Christmas in London Town. Each area in London tends to get into the festivities by decorating and lighting up the streets at a different time, rather than all at the same time. This allows the locals to visit and enjoy the events at different locations if they want to, and usually they do. It is said that the feel for Christmas begin when Fortnum and Mason reveals their windows. With this in mind, I thought it might be nice to provide you with some photos of how a variety of areas within London decorated for Christmas 2013. I hope you enjoy them.</div>
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John Lewis's Christmas story this year was based on a bear and hare. Below are a couple of shots of their innovative window displays in which they used every day articles to create the animals.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Lights in Old Bond Street<br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xg5CcCktIxE/UsFi_RMA1_I/AAAAAAAAARM/3-whYCoax3c/s1600/D-G+window.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="font-size: medium; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xg5CcCktIxE/UsFi_RMA1_I/AAAAAAAAARM/3-whYCoax3c/s320/D-G+window.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
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The D&G window</div>
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Arcades on Piccadilly<br />
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Wimbledon held a Winter Wonderland at the beginning of December which was aimed at getting the families out with their little ones. Thus the photos reflect this aim.</div>
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The bouncy castle - a large Christmas pudding</div>
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The Ritz<br />
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Covent Garden<br />
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Duke of York (Chelsea)<br />
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St James's (Pall Mall)<br />
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Of course there are many Christmas Carol concerts held in a variety of Churches and other venues. Here's a taste of what the Royal Albert looked like for one such carol concert.<br />
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Carols by Candlelight set in period costumes</div>
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Merry Christmas (it is still Christmastide) and a very Happy New Year to all.<br />
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<i>Photos courtesy: Tracy Gravesande</i><br />
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I visited Sephora a few weeks ago and during my perusal around the store, I tested some of the lip products, glosses, from different brands. Then, I started checking prices , I was horrified....$30:00, $34:00 ..... Ladies, what happened to the cost of Lip Gloss !?<br />
Lip Gloss lasts all of 30 minutes if you take a sip of water and zero minutes if you kiss someone on the lips. $30:00 ?!<br />
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The brands which fall into this category are some of my favorites YSL, Marc Jacobs, Laura Mercier my eternal favorite, rings in at gasppppp!! $38.00 dollars! Bobbi Brown, Jeanne Lobell of Stila, Laura Mercier started the fresh face, nude lip gloss look years ago and the cost of lip gloss has grown steadily ever since. My personal favorite is Hourglass because it stays for a while and actually moisturizes your lips without peeling. But even Hourglass rings in at $28.00! Bobbi Brown has actually kept her prices in control in the mid twenties and Stila, which is another favorite is still in the lower teens to twenties price range. Bare Minerals has a gloss for $18.00.<br />
I am think Lip Smackers may have to make a comeback in my makeup bag very soon!<br />
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I put my favorite brand of Macarons from Laduree to a taste test this weekend, after a dear friend who lives in New York City suggested I try the Macarons from <a href="http://macaroncafe.com/macarons-flavors">Macaron Cafe NYC</a> . He liked Laduree but felt that they lose a bit of freshness after the long daily flight from Paris.<br />
I have long been a <a href="http://www.laduree.com/en_int/#langues">Laduree</a> fan but they only deliver within New York City in order to preserve the freshness of the Macarons. I have had to settle for a bite or two once or twice a year during visits to New York.<br />
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Macaron Cafe... had an advantage over Laduree, because they ship anywhere within the United States.<br />
I ordered a box online with mixed flavors, with a few of my Laduree favorites, Rose, Violette and Lavender along with the standards Vanilla and Pistachio for husband and daughter.<br />
The macarons arrived as stated this past Wednesday the day before Thanksgiving. The instructions were to keep them refrigerated and everyone knows that Macarons are best eaten at room temperature.<br />
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<b>Taste Test</b> - On Thanksgiving day just before lunch everyone choose their two favorite flavors from the box and we set them out for the the room temperature moment of truth.<br />
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MC macarons are larger in size that LD, but the colors are beautiful, rich and vibrant. The fillings were creamy and delicious. Since I did not have LD to compare on the spot, I had to recall my memories of LD over the years.<br />
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LD's inner filling packs a deadly and potent punch especially with flavors like Rose and Lavender, you can really taste all Rose or all Lavender.<br />
MC's outer shell gives you more Macaron for your money and it is delicious. My husband liked MCs macarons better. The outer shell has some heft to it.<br />
MC's fillings are delicious and they have more flavor varities that LD which is always nice.<br />
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I guess we have the best of both if you like a delicate outer shell, LD is the one for you, for something more substantial, MC is for you.<br />
Either way we are winners!<br />
And if you live in NYC you have the best of both worlds, now if we can just get <a href="http://www.pierreherme.com/products/macarons/degustation.html">Pierre Herme</a> to starting selling and deliver in the US......Heaven!<br />
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Thanksgiving Cocktail to match the Macarons, something very refreshing - Limonello ( 1 oz), Gilbey's London Dry Gin ( 1 oz), Loads of Ice, Club Soda and a touch of Bitter Lemon. Serve!<br />
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The finished look is clean, not super volumized, classy and defined, no clumping. If you have tried it , send your thoughts and<br />
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From the moment I read My Family and Other Animals, Corfu was put on my list of places, <b>"I had to visit"</b>. Reading the other two books, which continued to bring the island to life, cemented my slight obsession with the island.<br />
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This year I was finally able to make good on my promise to visit it one day. Disappointed I was not!<br />
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A truly wonderful place with a history that includes occupation by the Romans, the Venetians (for some 500 years or so), the British (for about 50 years) which means that the layout of the towns is a splendid mixture of cobbled streets and narrow alleys to architecture that is Venetian and Byzantine, not to mention Parisienne in Corfu Old Town.<br />
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It is home to over 4 million Olive Trees which were the primary industry for the islanders for most of their past, and to this day practically every single family still relies on the olive tree for their income when the tourist season closes.<br />
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If you're wondering what there is to do in Corfu, the truth is that you're limited only by your imagination. In addition to being a paradise for those who simply want to relax on a beach since there are so many from which to choose, it is also a haven for the more adventurous and active with a plethora of activities - from horseback riding, hiking, diving and snorkelling to sailing around the island and to other islands in the vicinity.<br />
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<i style="text-align: center;"> Monastery of the Virgin of Vlachema, Corfu Town</i><br />
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Accommodation comes in all forms, from private rental apartments to all-inclusive deals all over the island, which is quite large. There is definitely a north / south and east / west divide. Staying in the extreme north of the island, which looks out to Albania, was a one-hour bus journey to the capital, Corfu Town. <br />
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Getting around the island is easy by public transportation. One simply needs to keep the bus timetables handy and be open to them running about 10 mins or so late. It does not appear as if there is a public transportation system for the south of the island. Renting a car is, of course, another way of traversing the island. <br />
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The Corfiots are friendly, welcoming people and were always happy to chat and talk about their island.<br />
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There are way too many sights and sites to talk about, however, here are a few of my favourites.<br />
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<b>Kalami Bay</b><br />
Seeing this was a must because this is where Gerald Durrell and his family lived in the 1930s and actually where they still have a home.<br />
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Located in the North West of the island, travelling from the bottom to the top of this area on the narrow, winding road has to be experienced. To put into into perspective, this is the road on which the car chase in For Your Eyes Only was filmed. Despite the hair-raising experience, the views are incredible. The photo below is a view looking down into one of the bays in the area.<br />
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Taking a cruise to one or some of the many islands in the area is a must. Here's some of the scenery along the way to Paxi and AntiPaxi.<br />
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To visit Corfu and not spend some time in the capital, Corfu Town which is comprised of the Old Town and the New Town, would not do justice to your visit to the island. There is much to see in do in the capital despite its size. There are two fortresses, Byzantine cathedrals, Neo-Classical Palaces (well one), Roman ruins of cities, museums, excellent shopping...and the list goes on.<br />
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There is so much more to experience on this verdantly green island, from admiring the scenery inland and out to sea (the Ionian and the Adriatic seas border it), to eating wonderfully fresh food (seafood, vegetables,meats, pastries and cakes), not to mention the abundant flowers and plants everywhere, being able to sit in a local taverna and wander through sleepy towns and villages, it's impossible to fully describe the experience in one blog.<br />
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Suffice it to say, a trip to Corfu would definitely not go amiss for anyone, whether couples or families. It's definitely a different world.<br />
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TB has launched a Signature Fragrance and Beauty Line. In typical Tory fashion the fragrance and packaging is impeccable and the line is guaranteed to be a smashing success I am sure.<br />
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New Lucky editor Eva Chen is definitely a Social Media expert and I am following Eva on all of the social media platforms, she is on point.<br />
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NY Mag The Cut posted a "top 30" of the best dressed for Fashion Month. Some of the old guard are on the list, Natalie Joos, Taylor TH, Giovanna, Shala, The Russian Pack... Anna of course but there are some newbies. These women and one man <a href="http://nymag.com/thecut/2012/10/thirty-most-stylish-people-from-fashion-month.html">Fashion Month </a>put on a show of their own for us during the Fashion month. However, there are two individuals who shall remain nameless who are loved by the fashion photographers but not by me. They on my list of one of the worst dressed women in the business ( not Anna, I love Anna). They are two of the worst dressed fashion offenders during Fashion Month, but they shall remain nameless. Enjoy the link and my pictures below!<br />
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Natalia Alverdian - Her own style, love her sense of individuality.<br />
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Michelle Elie ( Garage Magazine) - Over the top but she still manages to look totally amazing. I love Ms Elie.<br />
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The campaign to get more models of color onto the fashion runways began with Bethann Hardison, Iman and Naomi Campbell during Fashion Week last month and the NY casting agents had to get with the program. Black women are expected to spend more than 1.1 TRILLION dollars by 2015 (<a href="http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/10/black-buying-power-to-rea_n_1086369.html">Black Spending Power</a>) For the first time in decade every show I previewed on <a href="http://www.style.com/">http://www.style.com/</a> walked at least one or two black or asian models on the runway ( no other minorites but that will change). Women have to hit the industry where it hurts, with dollars. If we stop spending they will be more inclusive.<br />
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Here are a few highlights from NY Magazine from MARCH of this year ( little or none). Europe was still lagging behind but we are getting there. Things have got to change!! Thank you Bethann, Naomi and Iman!!<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11094086812284888995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511927339948769834.post-91719273986505959992013-09-12T08:55:00.003-04:002013-09-12T09:19:37.871-04:00Mademoiselle C - Carine Roitfeld Movie Opens in the US today <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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All from my local Kroger <a href="http://www.kroger.com/deli_bakery/Pages/gourmet_cheese.aspx">Gourmet Cheeses</a> at Ansley in Atlanta. Thank you Kroger for making life so easy!!<br />
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Manchego Cheese<br />
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Delish Chocolate Crisps - Walgreens <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/good-%26-delish-cashew-crisps/ID=prod6159120-product">Chocolate Crisps. </a><br />
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Campari Sangria - Muddle Oranges in Campari, add Champagne or Prosecco and a splash of seven up<br />
Brandy Milk Punch - half and half, brandy, vanilla extract, cinnamon, simple syrup.<br />
St Germain and Champagne. - 1/4 St Germain and rest Champagne.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11094086812284888995noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511927339948769834.post-57441910252576487772013-06-15T19:57:00.001-04:002013-06-15T19:57:33.602-04:00Summer Essentials Part `1 - Supergoop , Dr Pat Wexler , Hotel Towels and Delish Chocolate <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Citronella Geranium plants for the deck , patio and outside entertaining. Awesome! <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Mosquito-Citronella-Geranium-Repellent-Plants/dp/B0088CPI40">At your local place or where else? Amazon of course!</a><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11094086812284888995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511927339948769834.post-91164551168454093942013-06-03T10:21:00.004-04:002013-06-03T10:24:33.366-04:00Tropical Print Skirt - Joe Fresh at JC Penney <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I saw this picture of Victoria Beckham wearing this beautiful skirt this weekend ( see link above) and I found myself thinking about the Joe Fresh skirt I saw at JC Penney at few weeks ago. I tried it on, it fit perfectly, the quality is top class but I was out of time to purchase it. Well, it landed in my online shopping bag today and is on the way to it's final home in my closet. With a white shirt, this would be beautiful too.<br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11094086812284888995noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2511927339948769834.post-29634503092747108452013-04-13T09:28:00.000-04:002013-04-13T09:34:26.128-04:00What I carry - Travel 2013 .....Weleda, Embryolisse, Armani Luminous Silk, What's in my bag <br />
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Linkedin <a href="http://www.linkedin.com/">http://www.linkedin.com/</a> has a wonderful series titled " What I carry" . People describe what they carry professionally while on the road .. good business practices, smiles etc.<br />
I carry my family, my smile and my sense of humor.<br />
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<li>Cod Liver Oil Capsules or Liquid - <a href="http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/store/jump/productDetail/Health_&_Beauty/Health_&_Beauty/Remedies/Cod_Liver_Oil/49579?searchid=7SPFGPLA&feedid=googleproductsearch&gdftrk=gdfV21961_a_7c336_a_7c4822_a_7c49579_d_REG&gclid=CJGa2uTPx7YCFRQEnAodkkwAog&&jadid=18564091338&jap={adposition}&jkId=gpt:pt_614&js=1&jsid=20123&jt=1&jr=http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/store/jump/productDetail/Health_%26_Beauty/Health_%26_Beauty/Remedies/Cod_Liver_Oil/49579%3Fsearchid%3D7SPFGPLA%26feedid%3Dgoogleproductsearch%26gdftrk%3DgdfV21961_a_7c336_a_7c4822_a_7c49579_d_REG&gclid=CJGa2uTPx7YCFRQEnAodkkwAog">Cod Liver Oil- For Energy, Heart Health</a></li>
<li>Barlean's The Essential Woman <a href="http://www.soap.com/p/barleans-essential-woman-liquid-62967?site=CA&utm_source=Google&utm_medium=cpc_S&utm_term=BRL-053&utm_campaign=GoogleAW&CAWELAID=1372836237&utm_content=pla&adtype=pla&cagpspn=pla">The Essential Woman </a></li>
<li>Flaxseed Capsules - <a href="http://www.target.com/p/nature-made-flaxseed-oil-180-ct-value-size/-/A-10994371?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C10994371&CPNG=Health+Beauty&kpid=10994371&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=10994371">Flaxseed- For long term female health </a></li>
<li>Niacin - <a href="http://www.gnc.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2133443&CAWELAID=293850571&cagpspn=pla">Niacin- Memory Loss! </a></li>
<li>Clarisonic - <a href="http://www.sephora.com/mia-skin-cleansing-system-P285163?om_mmc=Googlepla,_requestid=42976,cm_mmc=us_search-_-GG-_-pla-_-,ci_src=17588969,ci_sku=1201904">Once a week </a></li>
<li>Cleanser- Estee Lauder Nutritious - <a href="http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/estee-lauder-nutritious-radiant-vitality-2-in-1-foam-cleanser?ID=596126&CategoryID=30078&LinkType=PDPZ1">Estee Lauder - 2 in 1 foaming cleanser - Perfect for travel and gentle on skin.</a> and CeraVe- <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/products/prod.asp?pid=162032&aid=336064&aparam=cerave%20hydrating%20cleanser&scinit1=cerave%20hydrating%20cleanser&creative=23175722475&device=c&network=g&matchtype=e">Cerave- Gentle and hydrating for all skin types </a></li>
<li> Moisturizer - 4 moisturizers for any type of weather - <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/4048/s/embryolisse-lait-creme-concentre-75-ml/?gclid=CNiX37_Rx7YCFQgFnQodcxsA5w">Embryolisse</a> or <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Dr-Hauschka-Cream-Rose-1-0-Ounce/dp/B001V9LUZS">Rose Day Cream </a> or <a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2109845&isCrossSell=true&cp=2073258.3601857">DR Pat Wexler- Amazing product line. </a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Laura-Mercier-Moisturizer-Spectrum-Sunscreen/dp/B008H1I9RK/ref=sr_1_12?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1365857130&sr=1-12&keywords=laura+mercier+tinted+moisturizer">Laura Mercier - Compact</a></li>
<li>Essential - Vitamin E oil- <a href="http://www.vitacost.com/jason-vitamin-e-pure-natural-skin-oil-maximum-strength?csrc=GPF-PA-078522040316&ci_gpa=pla&ci_kw=&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=078522040316&gclid=CIiwx67Tx7YCFRRdnAodGw8AMg">Beautiful glow and great for all skin types. </a></li>
<li>Serum - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/LANCOME-VISIONNAIRE-ADVANCED-SKIN-CORRECTOR/dp/B005HMDHQA">fights lines and wrinkles </a></li>
<li>Eye- anything from Lancome works for me. <a href="http://www.hsn.com/products/lancome-high-resolution-eye-refill-3x-cream/5389799?sz=2&sf=BS0196&ac=INCBS0196&cm_mmc=Shopping%20Engine-_-PLA-_-Beauty-_-5389799&channel=Froogle&mr:referralID=1b1a9cc2-a43a-11e2-a969-001b2166c2c0">Eye Cream </a></li>
<li>Eye Serum - Estee Lauder <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/estee-lauder-advanced-night-repair-eye-serum-infusion/3416060?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=estee_lauder_'advanced_night_repair_eye'_serum_infusion:635146&cm_pla=skin/body_treatment:women:moisturizer&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:referralID=f6ec8f02-a439-11e2-a969-001b2166c2c0">Eye Serum </a></li>
<li> Body - <a href="http://www.walgreens.com/store/c/cerave-moisturizing-lotion/ID=prod6091731-product?ext=gooPersonal_Care_PLA_Lotions_prod6091731_pla&adtype={adtype}&kpid=prod6091731&sst=4b1656b5-7a61-a448-f289-00004cd1b5a6">CeraVe</a>, <a href="http://www.drugstore.com/johnsons-baby-creamy-baby-oil-cocoa-and-shea-butter/qxp232132">Johnson's Creamy Baby Oil </a> </li>
<li>Essentials - <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Vaniply-Ointment-Skin-Protectant-2-5/dp/B004Q1B5CG/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1365856742&sr=1-2&keywords=vaniply">Vaniply</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Weleda-Skin-Food-2-5-Ounce/dp/B000ORV3NC/ref=sr_1_1?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1365856770&sr=1-1&keywords=weleda+skin+food">Weleda</a>, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Cetaphil-Therapeutic-Cream-6-Total-Ounce/dp/B001ET785Q/ref=sr_1_2?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1365856798&sr=1-2&keywords=cetaphil+hand+cream">Cetaphil Therapeutic </a></li>
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<li> Toners /Mists- <a href="http://www.bigelowchemists.com/c-o-bigelow-vitamin-boost-alcohol-free-toner-no-1672.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=productfeed&utm_campaign=googleshopping&gclid=CLWa0pnXx7YCFRRdnAodGw8AMg">Vitamin Boost Toner </a> or <a href="https://www.nourishsavannah.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70_102&products_id=401&zenid=f3aad481a10f3770f030c001d6f48510">Nourish Savannah Lavender Mist </a></li>
<li> Primer - <a href="http://www.sephora.com/veil-mineral-primer-spf-15-P210575">Hourglass - no residue </a></li>
<li>Base- Armani Maestro Fusion <a href="http://www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com/Maestro-Foundation/A300,default,pd.html?dwvar_A300_color=2&start=2&cgid=foundation">Maestro </a> is amazing. Armani Face Fabric <a href="http://www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com/face-fabric-foundation/A347,default,pd.html?dwvar_A347_color=0%2e5&start=2&cgid=gab-new-face">Face Fabric </a> is amazing, Armani Luminous Silk <a href="http://www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com/luminous-silk-foundation/A041,default,pd.html?dwvar_A041_color=10&cgid=foundation">Luminous Silk </a> is amazing. I will say no more this stuff is amazing!!! They blend into skin imediately and never move all day. You look fresh, natural and slightly finished. Amazing. </li>
<li>Powder - <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mac-mineralize-skinfinish-natural/2908904?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=m.a.c_'mineralize'_skinfinish_natural:112611&cm_pla=makeup:women:powder&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:referralID=c08e87a0-a439-11e2-a969-001b2166c2c0">Flawless - Mac </a></li>
<li>Eye concealer - <a href="http://www.sephora.com/argan-blend-concealer-P282703?skuId=1308154">Must use this every day!! - Josie Maran Concealer</a> / Laura Mercier Secret Camoflauge is also excellent. </li>
<li> Blush - <a href="http://www.barneys.com/Armani-Beauty-Blushing-Fabric/00505006911362,default,pd.html?device=c&network=g&matchtype=&gclid=CJrL76Hax7YCFQyDnQod6A4AyA">Armani Skin Blush </a> ( they can do no wrong in my book ) and <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Blush-JOUES-CONTRASTE-118706">Gives a nice shimmer to cheekbones - Beautiful from Chanel </a></li>
<li>Eye ( I do not use a liner) - I love the natural look but anything from L'oreal <a href="http://www.myotcstore.com/store/p/5407-Loreal-Hip-High-Intensity-Pigments-Bright-Eye-Shadow-Duo-Brazen-118-2-ea.aspx?utm_source=shopping_otc&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=product&gdftrk=gdfv23047_a_7c861_a_7c2706_a_7calll46402">L'Oreal Hip Eye </a> is great and Chanel <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Eyeshadow-ILLUSION-D'OMBRE-122567">Chanel Eye </a> is also amazing. </li>
<li>Mascara - after all these years there are four I carry along with primer, the rest I leave at home. One of them from Prescriptives is discontinued ( I bought supplies before they were gone, the brush is excellent) <a href="http://www.target.com/p/l-oreal-voluminous-mascara/-/A-13697439?ref=tgt_adv_XSG10001&AFID=Google_PLA_df&LNM=%7C12912151&CPNG=Health+Beauty&kpid=12912151&LID=PA&ci_src=17588969&ci_sku=12912151">Voluminous</a> / <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Mascara-INIMITABLE-89111">Chanel</a> / <a href="http://www.ulta.com/ulta/browse/productDetail.jsp?skuId=2231443&productId=xlsImpprod3460265&navAction=push&navCount=1&categoryId=cat80040?cmpid=PSGO&CAWELAID=920277367&catargetid=1542180377&cagpspn=pla">Benefit</a> / <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/mac-prep-prime-lash/2864445?cm_cat=datafeed&cm_ite=m.a.c_prep_+_prime_lash:155285&cm_pla=makeup:women:lash&cm_ven=Google_Product_Ads&mr:referralID=ab2338c0-a43b-11e2-9389-001b2166c62d">Mac Primer</a>. </li>
<li>Lips- I only wear gloss or balm - <a href="http://www.niveausa.com/products/lip-care">Nivea</a>/ <a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/1575/5499/Best-Sellers/index.tmpl?cm_mmc=GoogleProductSearch-_-Null-_-Null-_-Null">Clinique</a> / <a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/1603/5342/Makeup/Lip_Glosses/Long-Last-Glosswear/index.tmpl">Clinique</a> / <a href="http://www.sephora.com/extreme-sheen-high-shine-lip-gloss-P272812?om_mmc=Googlepla,_requestid=42976,cm_mmc=us_search-_-GG-_-pla-_-,ci_src=17588969,ci_sku=1281567">Hourglass</a>/ <a href="http://www.birchbox.com/shop/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/1874/s/stila-lip-glaze/?gclid=CLOsyqfdx7YCFQg6nAodjmUACw">Stila </a></li>
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One of my favorite women in the world, Salma Hayek <a href="http://coolercleanse.com/">Cooler Cleanse- Co Founded by Salma</a> shared her favorite juicing recipe with Vogue as as a part of her Fashion week prep. I have to admit I have never juiced before but this recipe seems like something I could actually handle. I know my daughter would love it!<br />
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<strong style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Essential Green Juice</strong><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><em style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Ingredients</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">: </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Handful of spinach</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">3 stalks of celery</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Small handful of parsley</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">3 leaves of green kale</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">2 Bartlett pears, seeded</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">1/4 lemon, peeled</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">1/2 cucumber, peeled</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><em style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;">Instructions</em><span style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">:</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;" /><span style="background-color: white; color: #272727; font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; line-height: 18px;">Bunch up the spinach, parsley, and kale and push through juicer with the celery and pear. Follow with the cucumber and lemon. Scrape off the foam and serve over ice. For variation, add dandelion greens or watercress.</span><br />
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"When Jennifer Scott arrived at the doorstep of a grand Sixteenth Arrondissement apartment as a foreign exchange student, she was greeted by the woman who would become her mentor and the inspiration for the way she lived long after her time abroad was over. Madame Chic took the casual California teenager under her wing, revealing the secrets of how the French elevate the little things in life to the art of living.</div>
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Each chapter of <i>Lessons from Madame Chic </i>reveals a valuable secret Jennifer learned while under Madame Chic’s tutelage in Paris—tips you can incorporate into your own life, no matter where you live or the size of your budget. Embracing the classically French aesthetic of quality over quantity, aspiring <i>Parisiennes </i>will learn to master the art of eating (deprive yourself not), dressing (the ten-item wardrobe), grooming (<i>le no-makeup look</i>), and living à la française. From entertaining with easy flair and formality to cultivating allure while living an active, modern life, <i>Lessons from Madame Chic </i>is the essential handbook for anyone wanting to incorporate that Parisian je ne sais quoi into her daily life."</div>
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My favorite chapter is the 10 Item Wardrobe, Chapter 4. The author details how her host in Paris "Madame Chic" rotates 10 key basics each week and manages to still look chic and stylish. There are ten basics in summer and 10 in winter. This does not include outerwear, jackets, accessories, special occasion clothing, layering pieces and shoes. 10? Ms Scott gave some advice on how to cull and organize your closet in order to achieve what I think would be nothing short of a miracle for the average American woman. I am going through a transition in my life and something about this change appealed to me. I am always standing in front of my bulging closet complaining that I have nothing to wear. What if I only had a capsule wardrobe of 10...? Could I really only work with 10? The thought of it sent bells of rebellion ringing in my head, I could not do 10 but maybe.... I could do 20 ? For 1 month? I could definitely do 20!<br />
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<li>Pull items you have not worn for the last 6 months and set aside. </li>
<li>Pull items that no longer fit and set aside</li>
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Weather - The weather in Atlanta is unpredictable, in the winter the temperature can veer wildly from 20 degrees on Monday to 70 degrees on Friday. <br />
Work- Some of your items must include work wear ( accessories will be needed to ensure you look different every day).<br />
Dry Cleaning/ washing - You will need to get your dry cleaning done in order to keep your clothing fresh.<br />
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<li>1 pair black skinny jeans </li>
<li>1 pair creme skinny jeans</li>
<li>1 pair dark rinse skinny jeans</li>
<li>1 black cashmere sweater</li>
<li>1 sheer black sweater</li>
<li>1 navy cashmere sweater</li>
<li>1 cable gray sweater</li>
<li>1 cable tan sweater</li>
<li>1 pair black boot cut pants</li>
<li>1 pair long boot cut pants </li>
<li>1 pair black cropped pants</li>
<li>1 white shirt</li>
<li>1 navy blue check shirt</li>
<li>1 striped top ( navy) </li>
<li>1 striped top ( red) </li>
<li>1 black leather skirt</li>
<li>1 black pleated skirt</li>
<li>1 tan knit skirt </li>
<li>1 black dress</li>
<li>1 leather vest ( wear over a black tee) </li>
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Please note : I chose skinny jeans because I can wear them with boots in the fall and winter.<br />
As of today I am still working on culling, that is going to take a very long time. I have to stick with it.<br />
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I know it is my second shoe post this week but I like this line because it may mean the return to high heels without a platform ....finally ...<br />
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I noticed that several women at the recent Couture shows in Paris stepping high in Gianvito Rossi pumps <a href="http://www.gianvitorossi.com/springsummer-2013-3">http://www.gianvitorossi.com</a> and they looked beautiful...different. <br />
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Gianvito Rossi is the son of the famous Sergio Rossi. The pumps are crafted in Italy, his signature pumps are a must have on everyone's list. <br />
Available at Net a Porter, Barneys <a href="http://www.barneys.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BNY-Site/default/Search-Show?q=gianvito+rossi&x=0&y=0&gclid=CIPY8PSFhLUCFQUFnQod5RAAyw">Barneys</a> and other stockists. <br />
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<a href="http://www.all-theprettybirds.com/">http://www.all-theprettybirds.com/</a> Check out Tamu one of my favorite bloggers All The Pretty Birds) in her Rossi Pumps in this link. <br />
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