By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS September is Mexico’s “Mes de la Patria” (national month), and there is no better way to celebrate the country than by dressing yourself in national products and giving yourself a Viva México glow. Indigenous Jewelry The culture and art of Mexico are fundamental treasures that capture the beauty and richness of the nation’s ancient past. And nowhere
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By THÉRÉSE MARGOLIS The Irish-American poet John Boyle O’Reilly once wrote: “The red rose whispers of passion, and the white rose breathes of love; O, the red rose is a falcon, and the white rose is a dove.” Throughout history, roses have been associated with love, passion and beauty, and they have always been a key ingredient in beauty products. The
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS During the last few months, we have all become experts in home manicures, in-house hair care and do-it-yourself facials. Indeed, the covid-19 lockdown has tweaked our talents in personal hygiene, makeup applications and (almost) salon-perfect hairstyling. But just because now you are no longer confined to the four walls of your 40-square-meter apartment, doesn’t mean you should
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS It’s transition season, that awkward period between summer and fall, when it’s just too hot to wear long sleeves in midday, but you still need to grab a sweater in the evening. Gone are the days of morning-to-night breezy dresses and open-toe sandals. Instead, closed shoes and boots, and a more sophisticated, buttoned-down wardrobe are expected. Makeup
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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 Back in the early 19th century, stylish women in Europe highlighted their eyelashes by applying a mixture of residual soot from oil-burning lamps and kohl from powdered charcoal. Today, however, modern cosmetic firms have developed complex mascara formulas that they claim can thicken, lengthen, curl, illuminate, condition and darken your lashes in one way or another to
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By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS If there is one word that defines what makeup is going to look like this summer, it’s “shine.” Yes, after a subdued, understated, matted fall and winter, it’s time to let your inner radiance shine through and make your skin’s natural dewy complexion sparkle, accented by glittery shades of deep terracotta and gilded coral on lips, cheeks
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FIGHTING OFF THE ELEMENTS By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS Between pollution, UV rays and the endless list of terrible things we expose ourselves to every day — lack of sleep, poor diet, stress, tobacco, alcohol consumption, lack of exercise and the list goes on — we are doing more to age our skin and bodies than Mother Nature and our personal gene
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THE SKINNY ON SKINCARE By THÉRÈSE MARGOLIS If you want beautiful skin (and who doesn’t), you have to commit to a rigorous twice-daily routine of cleansing, toning and moisturizing, as well as the faithful use of sunscreens. Your morning routine should also entail applying a serious serum to help boost the effects of your moisturizer, and your evening routine
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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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