By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS No More Brassy Blondes Nothing says beauty like a healthy head of long, luxurious locks. And should that hair just happen to be blonde, the impact of its sway increases at least threefold. According to a recent study conducted at University College London, lighter hair increases men’s ratings for youth, health and attractiveness in a woman by
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Garnier’s Obao Tattoo Mujer deodorant just got a new product ambassador and spokesperson, the super-versatile and always-energetic Mexican singer, ballerina, flamenco dancer, athlete and television personality María José, also known as La Josa. The former Kabah vocalist and solo star of six studio albums, La Josa is today one of Mexico’s most successful and beloved singers on
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Thando Nomthandazo Mbokazi-Dlomo, wife of South African Ambassador to Mexico Dennis Thokozani Dlomo, was just named a semi-finalist in the Mrs. Royal International Pageant, a prestigious African beauty competition. Mbokazi-Dlomo, who last year was a finalist in the Mrs. South Africa competition, was selected as one of 31 Mrs. Royal International semi-finalists on Saturday, May 14. The
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Ah! With the great post-covid demasking, we can all finally breathe a collective sigh of relief. No more smudged lipstick when we take off that face covering to eat, or ackward do-I-take-it-off-or-leave-it-on encounters with friends and coworkers. And no more toting around humongous bottles of skin-irritating hand sanitizers and disinfectant sprays. So with the new reveal of
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Gorilla Art Work Kipling, the Belgian luggage and handbag brand with that cute little gorilla as its mascot, has just released its latest collection, Key Valley, with a variety of unisex pieces whose launching will be spaced out over the next few months. And in keeping with the spirit of spring renewal (especially after two years of
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Flowers in the Palace Ah, spring! After three long months of winter (and nearly two years of psychological winter with covid-19 lockdowns and endless masking protocols), the first signs of real springtime are in the air. The jacarandas are in full bloom across Mexico, and everywhere you look, people are out and about. Indeed, those weary days of cold are
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS For the St. Valentines weekend of Saturday, Feb. 12, through Monday, Feb. 14, love was literally in the air in Mexico City’s upscale Colonia Polanco as the Mexican Aromaria Interior Fragrances company brought it new home perfume Scent of a Kiss to the great outdoors. The sensual blend of the aromas of fresh primroses, wild musk and
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Palacio de Hierro department stores across Mexico launched a new holistic health, body and beauty campaign on Thursday, Jan. 13, which includes wellness, personal care and gastronomy. The campaign — aimed at the entire Totalmente Palacio community and titled Este Año Seré… (This Year I Will Be….) — is intended to help Mexico’s premiere department store’s clients
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Christmas is right around the corner (just 10 days away), so if you haven’t filled your gift list yet, now is definitely the time to do so. With Amazon and other deliver services suffering serious backlogs due to supply-chain breakdowns and other distribution issues, getting off the couch and doing in-person shopping may be your best option
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Take to the Skies By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS The year is finally wrapping up and its time to forget about work and worries, log off your computer and give yourself some much-needed vacation time. With most of us now fully vaccinated against covid-19 and travel restrictions easing both inside Mexico and worldwide, pack up and head out for a holiday adventure.
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