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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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Soft and cuddly are in. It’s all about magic, and after nearly two years of lockdown, facial masks and social distancing, we all need a little magic. Cartoon wizardry and cute little animated characters are part of the new feel-good advertising model, and a lot of smart companies both in Mexico and around the globe are revamping
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Get Happy! By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS For the most part, the global covid-19 pandemic is finally over, and rather than locked up and isolated, we are back to going out and socializing. And that alone is reason enough to don your favorite glad rags and put on a gleeful face. Whether you are decking yourself out in La La Land yellow
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS The first-ever Queretaro Fashion Show (QSF), held in the capital city’s majestic, 18th century, baroque Centro de Artes Queretaro (Ceart), on Saturday, Oct. 30, not only showcased the central Mexican state’s dynamic economic recovery after the 18-month covid-19 pandemic shutdown, but also served to reignite the city’s elite social circles and spotlight its extraordinary versatility as a
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Thigh-high, rhinestone-studded stiletto boots and flowy, silky, floor-length evening frocks made for an unexpectedly elegant look at the Sivuplé and Steve Madden sustainable fashion parade at the NH Hotel Reforma in Mexico City on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The stunning combination of the party-ready, statement-making pairing combined cosmopolitan chic with down-to-earth practicality since bare shoulders plus exposed toes
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Indulging Your Inner Self By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS When someone once accused U.S. actress Vanessa Hudgens of overindulging in luxury products and seemingly endless spa days, her response was short and to the point: “You have to love yourself before you can love anyone else,” she said. “I am just engaging in a little self-love.” And while most of us cannot
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Mexico’s Fashion Icons By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Always one step ahead of the latest fashion trend, Mexican handbag designer Jaime Ibiza has dedicated his latest collection to the women of Mexico who have set the style for the nation to become Mexico’s fashion icons. His new collection, appropriately called Iconos (Icons), is a homage to seven of Mexico’s most important fashion-conscious
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Mexican film and television star Grettel Valdez — of “Buscando a Frida” and “Sobre las Huellas” fame — will open the first-ever Queretaro Fashion Show (QFS) in that state’s capital on Saturday, Oct. 30. The catwalk, which will be held inside the Centro de Artes Queretaro (Ceart), will showcase the latest designs of four Mexican fashion houses,
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS After 30 years of working his magic on catwalks and high-end celebrity clients, New York hairstylist Michael Johnson has given up the hustle and bustle of the Big Apple in exchange for the hustle and bustle of Mexico City. On Wednesday, Oct. 13, Johnson, a Los Angeles native who grew up in Chicago before consolidating his
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS After nearly two years of lockdown due to the covid-19 pandemic, San Miguel de Allende is set to host the eighth edition of the Dress to Give Fashion Days from Wednesday, Nov. 3, through Friday, Nov. 5. A total of 16 different designers, including one from Argentina, will participate in the three-day fashion events that is intended
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