Here Comes the Sun By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Spring is in full bloom in Mexico, and we are already getting a hint of the sweltering dog days of summer that lie ahead. The scorching sun may be a welcome visitor after a year of covid-19 lockdowns and cold, winter nights, but with the advent of the summer season, your skin demands
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Thando Nomthandazo Dlomo, wife of South African Ambassador to Mexico Dennis Thokozani Dlomo, was a semi-finalist in the Mrs. South African beauty competition. A native of the KwaMashu township, just north of Durban, Nomthandazo Dlomo worked as a project officer in the KwaZulu-Natal region of South Africa, as well as as a business advisor for Tradepoint South
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Good for You, Good for the Environment By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS In an ideal politically correct world, all good beauty products would be Earth-friendly and responsibly sourced. But, for the most part, the majority of eco-conscious face creams, body washes and shampoos that claim to help the environment may make a tiny dent in staving off pollution, but just don’t cut
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Highlights and Lowlights from the 93rd Oscars By KELIN DILLON The 93rd Academy Awards ceremony was held on Sunday, April 25, and all the biggest stars brought out their best garments for Hollywood’s premier awards show. As always, while some actors and addresses brought out all the stops and shined in the spotlight, others fizzled in the flashbulbs of the
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Out, Damned Spot! Lady Macbeth might not have been able to get rid of that “damned spot” that linked her to Duncan’s untimely demise, but now you can erase those nasty little discolorations that mar your complexion in just three days. Garnier’s new Light Complete Vitamin C Serum (sold in Mexico under the name Garnier Express Aclara
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Mexico Designers Set to Show at Russian Fashion Week By KELIN DILLON A handful of Mexican designers will show their latest collections at the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia (MBFWR) this upcoming Thursday, April 22, via curated fashion films, giving worldwide exposure to a choice selection of Mexican brands, set to be broadcast live on international publications like Vogue Russia. The
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Local Inspiración There is a brand new skincare line on the global beauty market, and it is 100 percent Mexican in origin. Maëlys Skincare, based out of Mexico City’s artsy Colonia Condesa and inspired by and for Mexican women, is produced in the United States and designed to offer the quality and efficiency of high-end international products for
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Kris Goyri’s Quetzalcóatl Dreams By KELIN DILLON Mexico designer Kris Goyri has released his latest collection with the help of an ad campaign that instantly transports viewers to a fashion-filled fantasy land. The newest offering from the sartorial star’s spring/summer 2021 release, called Quetzalcóatl, was shot in La Casa Orgánica, a beautiful house just outside the borders of Mexico City
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Sapica Does Its Best To Fill Its Own Shoes By KELIN DILLON Sapica’s 84th edition begins today. Tuesday, March 9, from León, Guanajuato, showcasing the latest and greatest in shoe design from Mexico’s footwear capital in a blended in-person and virtual conference that has adapted to the worldwide covid-19 pandemic. The event will be held, as usual, in Poliforum León,
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The Power of Orchids By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS They are exotic, mysterious and one of the most sought-after flowers on Earth. Simultaneously delicate and resilient, orchids are have always been beloved for their singular elegance and instantly recognizable beauty. Found in nearly every climate, the more than 35,000 species of orchid have carried symbolic and therapeutic weight in countless cultures throughout
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