By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS After months of home gym-ing (the old faithful trend mill and improvised weights in the form of water bottles for lifting), it is great to finally get back outdoors and do some real sports. But while we may have done our lock-down workouts in our PJs or birthday suits (hey, no one was watching), the return to
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Summer is now in full swing, and despite rocky earthquakes, hurricane-strength storms and extended pandemic lockdowns, people in Mexico are finally beginning to venture out and socialize more, taking advantage of the sunny, smog-free weather (all those factory closings helped cleanup the air), albeit between bouts of heavy rains. True, it may be a little too soon
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Okay, so the covid-19 lockdown in Mexico is finally beginning to relax, with some companies in some parts of the nation cautiously reopening and some of us bravely venturing outside our doors again, albeit armed with several layers of face masks, face shields and at least a half gallon of hand sanitizer. This is not to say
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS The forever-young U.S. shopping mall retailer Aéropostale has just launched its new spring/summer collection, curated from Mexico City’s vibrantly edgy colors and trendy urban street style and promoting social unity. The chic, new, D.F.-inspired collection is the first in a broader line by the New York-based company to showcase various major cities around the globe throughout 2020
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Fall Made Easy By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS This week’s selection of new products and garments encompasses a wide range of beauty and fashion items to save you time, keep you looking sharp and help you transition seamlessly from the carefree days of summer casual to the more polished look of back-to-school or the conventional style of autumn office dressing. Getting back
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