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February 21st, 2012

Olivier Martinez Opening French Restaurant In Miami

Halle Berry’s fiance, Olivier Martinez, is opening a French restaurant on South Beach.

He tells People magazine:

“I love the interesting and international people I have met in Miami. So when my friend Michael Martin said he found a space for a restaurant and lounge where we could bring in the best aspects from the South of France, I was excited and wanted to get involved.”

Along with restaurateur Jean-Phillippe Bernard, Olivier and Michael decided to name the hot spot “Villa Azur”.

The menu will include both French and Italian-inspired cuisine, Martin explains:

“Olivier and I love Miami and want to bring the glamour and allure of the South of France to this melting pot of a town.”

Its design is said to consist of antique woods and chandeliers.

Sounds fancy!

[Photo by Tina Gill/PR Photos]

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January 4th, 2012

Keep Your New Year’s Resolutions (No Willpower Required!)

Every year, I make a slew of New Year’s resolutions…everything from flossing my teeth nightly to cutting back on online shopping. (That’s a really tough one!) In all honesty, I find most resolutions difficult to keep! Do you feel my New Year’s pain? Check out this article from YouBeauty.com on how to make, keep and stick to your New Year’s Resolutions! Instead of just talking about them, be about them!

By learning these simple tricks to take willpower out of the equation, you can check those ever-elusive goals off your to-do list once and for all.  

  1. Start small. 
  2. Be specific. 
  3. Ask for help. 
  4. Anticipate setbacks.
  5. Have patience. 

Check out the full article: http://www.youbeauty.com/mind/new-years-resolutions

 

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December 21st, 2011

Wrap Your Gifts A La The French

Oui! We are serious! There is a perfectly Parisian way to wrap your gifts this holiday season, and our friends at L’Occitane have shared it with us. Check out the how-to below.

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November 2nd, 2011

5 Tips For Enjoying Your Halloween Candy

Trick-or-treating is fun, but that much sugar can be scary for your teeth. Here are five tips for enjoying your Halloween treats, courtesy of Dr. Singh, funder and CEO of Arch Dental.

1.       Choose candy that melts quickly and can be eaten easily.

2.       Have a glass of water after eating candy to wash away the sugar and neutralize the acid.

3.       Avoid grazing on candy; it increases the time sugars are in contact with tooth enamel.

4.       Have a treat with or after a meal, followed by a thorough tooth-brushing .

5.       Time is of the essence when it comes to teeth and sugar. If not removed by brushing, or swishing with water, sugar from any source can increase the likelihood of cavities.

 

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October 20th, 2011

Love It: Soap and Paper Factory Room Diffuser

To say that I’m obsessed with candles is putting it mildly. Let’s just say I have a “burning” desire to have my apartment smell heavenly 24/7. French vanilla, lavender, apple cinnamon, pumpkin spice…I don’t discriminate when it comes to scents.

As if the fragrance gods were listening, yesterday I received a Soap and Paper Factory Gardenia Room Diffuser. Oil based and environmentally friendly, the sexy glass jar looks pretty in my living room, and the floral smell is delicious and subtle. In other words, the scent doesn’t molest your nose when you walk through the front door! Plus, I don’t have to remember to blow out a candle when I leave the apartment. Now I’m just crossing my fingers that the giant exersaucer my son jumps around in doesn’t bump into something and knock this oil over! (Which I’m sure will happen now that I’ve said it out loud!)

Anyway, I haven’t posted in “Lifestyle” for a while, so I thought I’d give you the 4-1-1 on this easy, and pretty, way to spice up any room. The Soap and Paper Factory’s room diffusers come in seven different scents (like Green Tea and Jasmine) and are $32 a pop on SoapandPaperFactory.com. Check them out!

 

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September 14th, 2011

The Bath And Body Works Home Fragrance Event

Mmmm. I just love the smell of apples and cinnamon, or french vanilla, or pumpkin spice when I walk into a room! This Fall, learn how to fragrance every room in your home with the help of Bath and Body Works. On September 17th, stop by your local store between 11 AM and 3 PM for the fabulous Home Fragrance Event. You’ll receive a personalized home fragrance profile for every room, learn tricks and tips on how to spice up your home’s scent, and get a free gift with any purchase. You’ll also be able to check out the brand new Fall fragrance collection. Head to BathandBodyWorks.com/Event, or the brand’s Facebook page, for more info!


 

           

                                   

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September 9th, 2011

Megan Fox Comments On Curvy Figure

Megan Fox showed off a healthier figure last month in Los Angeles, and she credits giving up Veganism for helping her gain some needed pounds!

The actress told Amica magazine:

“For a year and a half, until about four months ago, I followed a strict vegan diet based on raw fruits and vegetables. No bread, no sugar and coffee. But I had lost too much weight.”

Her trainer Harley Pasternak previously commented on her slim physique:

“Believe it or not she has this really fast metabolism. With her it’s really about she’s eating enough of the right things. People thought ‘Oh she must be anorexic,’ but she’s far from that!”

Now, Megan eats “a bit of everything” and works out three times a week.

What do you think of her new curves?

[Photo by Solarpix/PR Photos]

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July 21st, 2011

Eat Your Way To Wrinkle-Free Skin

5 Foods For Wrinkle Protection

5 Foods for wrinkle prevention:

Blueberries

Higher in antioxidants than strawberries. They are also high in vitamin C and can help strengthen collagen formation, thereby reducing the signs of aging.

 

green_teaGreen Tea

A cup of green tea is a rich source of the antioxidant epigallocatechin, which helps fight aging.

 

tomatoesTomatoes

Lycopene in tomatoes has been shown to reduce skin cell damage and redness. To get the best benefit mix some extra-virgin olive oil into your tomato sauce to enhance

the absorption of lycopene.

sunflowerSunflower seeds

Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of the fat-soluble vitamin, vitamin E. Vitamin E has been shown to prevent cell damage from free radicals.

 

salmon

Fish Oils

Cold-water fish, such as salmon and tuna, is an excellent source of omega-3 oils necessary for beautiful-looking skin. Supplement with distilled fish oil daily (approximately 2 to 3 grams per day).

 

In addition, to improve the texture of your skin and reduce fine lines, make sure your system is properly hydrated. Minimize dehydrators such as alcohol and coffee and substitute a minimum of 6 to 8 glasses of distilled water or herbal tea daily.

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