By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It’s no secret that a man’s facial skin is different from that of a woman. It’s thicker, and coarser, and exposed to a whole lot more abuse, starting with a daily bout with a razorblade. And then there is that matter of testosterone, which as men age decreases, leading to less firmness and reduced elasticity (which, if
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AWESOME ACCESSORIES By THÉRÈSE MAROLIS It would be great if all of us could afford an entire new wardrobe every season, but sheer economics tend to make that an unlikely possibility for most women. I know my wardrobe is primarily stocked with recyclable classics that can be worn year in, year out, and then temporarily retired for a fashion
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Beauty Game-Changers By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Maybe you can’t invent a better mousetrap, but you sure can create better beauty products, and this week we have some serious game-changers that will no doubt revolutionize the way you dry your hair, deal with hyperpigmentation (sun spots), go to the beauty salon and even decorate your home, making being beautiful (and being surrounded
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BEAUTY AND THE BEACH By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Easter Week is almost here, and that means a lot of Mexicans will be heading to the beach to soak up the sun’s rays and relax along the oceanfront. But sun and sand can wreak havoc on your complexion and hair, as can the chlorine in pools and salt in the ocean air. When
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SPRING/SUMMER FASHION FLASH By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS As winter finally subsides and warm weather begins to be the norm again in Mexico, fashion designers from across the country and abroad are beginning to roll out their spring/summer collections. This year is a year of anything goes, with understated breezy linen basics from the likes of Catamaran to got-to-have, over-sized prints in
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS San Miguel de Allende will host its fourth annual edition of Dress to Give Fashion Days from Wednesday, April 25, through Friday, April 27. The multifaceted display of fashion and art will showcase more than 20 Mexican designers, including the latest collection by the world-renowned house Piñeda Covalin, as well as up-and-coming Mexican visual artists. All of the money
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TWEAKING YOUR STYLE By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Whether you are going for sophistication and elegance or playfully casual chic, the clothes you wear and the beauty products your use express your individual style and are a vital part of your personal brand and recognizable identity. From that hauntingly memorable perfume that becomes your signature scent to those oh-so-chic, wear-anywhere, wedgies that
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS They are a ubiquitous part of Mexican culture that have survived and evolved over the centuries, and are as fashionable and adaptable today as they have ever been. Shawls (or rebozos, as they are generally known in Mexico) are a universal element of Mexican cultural heritage, worn by rural indigenous and modern-day urban fashionistas alike. “The rebozo
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS A group of international diplomatic ladies were the guests of honor on Thursday, Jan. 8, at a special midmorning preview of the high-end Spanish design house Novios de Protocolo’s latest couture collection of formalwear for men hosted by the brand’s founder and global CEO, Mariano García Forcada, and his daughter, Ruth García Broto, who both flew in
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Zen Tresses Orofluido, the Spanish haircare line that provides natural nourishment, protection and shine to tresses with the first-ever hair serum tested in the Sahara Desert, has a new line of shampoos, conditioners, treatment masques and elixirs especially created for Asian hair. Orofluido Asia Zen Control. An enticing blend of hair-nourishing ingredients based on treasured Asian secrets,
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