L'INTERVIEW PARISIENNE DE VIVIENNE WESTWOOD

La creatice british ouvre au printemps un flagship en plein Paris, au 175, rue Saint-Honore. L'occasion d'une mini-interview touristique.

Pourqoi ouvrir aujourd'hui a Paris?
Parce que ce le centre culturel de l'Europe depuis Colbert. La politique economique de ce monsieur a ete ce qui pouvait arriver de mieux a la France, selon moi. Le continent entier s'est 'francise", les Francais ont ete en avance pendant des siecles. Ils en ont tire leur qualite de meneurs culturels. C'est aussi la raison pour laquelle je defile A Paris, d'ailleurs.


Un mot sur ce nouveau lieu?
Que nous avons mis seix ans a trouver, entre parentheses..Il existe a Londres un musee que j'adore, la Wallace Collection. On peut y voir dew pieces rasssemblees entre 1760 et 1880, dont un grand nombre viennent de France:des peintures (des Watteau surtout), du mobilier, de la porcelaine de Sevres...Cela nous a inspire pour certains details de decoration, que nous avons melange s a des meubles plus bruts, pour donner un sentiment de spontaneite.




Des monuments de Parisdont vous ne vous lassez pas?
L'institutde France, le Louvre, Versailles, en s'eloignant un peu..Mais ce que je prefere, ce sont les statues, celles des jardins du Luxembourg ou du parc de Saint-Cloud, ou j'aime aller diner.


Votre hotel de predilection?
Je descends toujours a l'hotel du Louvre.


Ce qui vous plait a Paris?
En plus du fait que ce ne pas une ville defiguree par les buildings des speculateurs immobiliers, j'aime que les Francais semblent tooujours convaincus que ce qu'ils font merite d'etre bien fait.

THE DETOX FOR WOMEN SHOPPING LIST

REFRIGERATOR:
- Greens for salads: romaiine lettuce, baby lettuces, spinach, etc.
-Greens for  juicing: kale, romaine, collard, spinach, dandelion, bok choy, watercress
-Veggies for munching: carrots, tomatoes, cabbage, beets
 -Veggies for cooking: broccoli, zucchini, summer squash, spaghetti squash, asparagus, brussels
   sprouts, beets etc. based on season
-Raw goat cheese
-Organic butter
-Organic butter
-Organic eggs from cage-free hens
-Fresh wild fish (salmon, snapper, cod, trout, halibut)

FREEZER
-Laloo's goat's milk ice cream
-Frozen green juices for last-minute weekend or overnight trips


COUNTER TOP

-Starchy vegetables: sweet potatoes  and yams, pumpkins, acorn squash
-Avocado
-Lemons

THE OXYGENATOR

This elixir is great for increasing circulation. Enjoy the feeling of warmth as the ginger and chilies work to remove the blockages to your Life Force Energy. The beet will encourage bowel elimination and the sweetness of the carrots will soften the taste of the ginger and cayenne pepper, making for a smooth, pleasurable beverage.


Makes about 2 1/2 cups:
- 1 pound carrots
- medium beet
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper or fresh serrano chilli

Put each ingredient one at  a time through the mouth aof a high-powered juicer. Pour the large juice into a large bowl and enjoy!

THE GREAT ELIMINATOR

Makes 3 to 4 cups

-1 medium or large beet
-1 cucumber
- 1/2 to 1 head romaine lettuce
-10 medium carrots
-1 inch fresh ginger (optional)

Put each ingredient one at a time through the mouth of a high-powered juicer. Pour the juice into a large glass and enjoy!

LIFE FORCE ENERGY POWER-ADE

MAKES 3 TO 4 CUPS
 -6 to 8 leaves fresh kale with stems 
-1 to 2 packets of stevia or liquid Nu Naturals stevia drops (as needed for sweetness)
-1 whole lemon with peel
-1 whole medium beet
-1 head celery or 2 cucumbers
-1 to 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (optional)

Put each ingredient one at a time through the mouth of a high-powered juicer. Pour the juice into a large glass and enjoy!

LIBRI DA LEGGERE PER L'ESTATE

1. SEDUZIONE CON FINALE A SORPRESA

Sembra una storia gia scritta e vissuta mille volte: undongiovanni seriale e la sua ultima conquista, destinata a soffrire ed essere lasciata. Ma Bianca, che disegna fiori e vive in una casa piena di piante e di acqua che fa pensare a un piccolo paradiso con la sua purezza ha qualque chance di spiazzarlo.
Una storia quasi perfetta di Mariapia Veladiano Guardia.

2. NEI LUOGHI DI OGGI I SEGRETTI DI IERI

L'autore parte dai bei ricordi d'infanzia dai boschi incontaminatidove cacciava insieme al nonno, per arrivare a luoghi che nascondono incofessabili segreti, anche queli dalla sua famiglia; una mappa degli orrori che il nostro continente si porta dietro, scoprendo cicatrici e vittime da non dimenticare.
Paesaggi contaminati di Martin Pollack.

3. L'INCONTRO DI DUE OPPOSTI

 Lei, Maria, e una bellisima avvocatessa di succeso tutta casa e famiglia.
Lui, Colin, e un affascinante ribelle che sta provando a rigare dritto. I due non sembrano avere proprio nulla in comune, ma il destino li fa incontrare in una notte di pioggia per rimescolare inaspettatamente le carte del loro futuro.
Nei tuoi occhi di Nicholas Sparks, Sperling&Kupfer

SOUS LE SOLEIL DE SOLENZARA

D'origine 100% corse, le createur PIERRE HARDY, adule des Parisiennes, dress un tableau impressioniste de son ile de beaute.


INSPIRATION PITTORESQUE. Contrastes de paysages entre mer et montagne, odeurs de pins maritimes et de menthe melees aux feuilles de chataignier, en bord de riviere..Et si pieces ultra-desirables et eclatantes de couleurs de Pierre Hardy puisaient leur force picturale au coeur de la Mediterranee?

MADELEINE DE PROUST. Enfant, il passait ses vacances a Ghisoni, dans les montagnes de Haute-Corse, la partie de ses grands-parents. Mais a l'age de 20 ans, il dessine les plans de sa propre maison plus au sud, sur les hauteurs de Solenzara, au nord de PortoVecchio. Il se souvient de s'etre fait cette reflexion:"Si je peux dessiner une chaussure, je peux dessiner une maison".

COMME UN LEZARD. Se qualifiant d '"antisportif", il ne nage pas mais adore bronzer "comme un lezard" sur le sable. Adolescent, il dormait a la belle etoile sur la plage, quand la Corse etait encore deserte. Il aime la plage de Rondinara, qui dessine un cercle absolument parfait, et le sable blanc de Rccapina.

LE JAPON FANTASME. Pareil a un bonsai geant, le decor tourmente des aiguilles de Bavella, avec ses roches grises, ses arbres qui resistent au vent et ses tapis de mousse en bord de lac lui rappellent le Japon.

A DAY IN THE DETOX LIFE

"Ok , I'm out of bed-now what do I do?"


Nothing. First, we give body time to breathe. Then move. This is the best time to exercise. Rebounding first thing in the morning on a completely empty stomach is an ideal exercise for this lifestyle. Yoga, dance, or any other form of movement you prefer would certainly be fine as well. Try to take advantage of this moment of emptiness. What you used to perceive as a time of lack will start to be filled with the understanding that chi or Life Force Energy is another source of "food" for your body; as you stop needing caffeine or a heavy breakfast, you will start to feel realy good, peaceful, energized, and clear at this time while your systemis empty and quiet. We have been condtioned to see emptiness as a bad thing-as something that needs to be filled with outside substances. Instead, as the body becomes balanced and the energy flows better, you will actually come to enjoy the emptiness and see it as a fine and pleasant thing to be used to your advantage as you make decisions about your day, and your life, as you stretch and move your body without liquids or foods moving around inside you.
Then, when the body has a call for something we start with:
-Pure Water
-Vegetable Juices


What about lunchtime? The morning was great but now I am starting to get hungry.
Time to have your firs meal of the day. Lunch will be a big, raw vegetable salad topped with a whole avocado.
Alternatives or plus if not enough:
-Steamed Vegetables
-Baked sweet potato

Afternoon Snack:
-Soup
Idea: A delicious Pumpkin Soup


Afterwards you could have more veggie juice.

Raw veggies are always safe-you could dip them into cleansinf dipping sauce like a fresh guacamole or salsa.


Getting early to bed is always a good idea!

THE "NATURAL LOOK" CAN REQUIRE A LOT OF MAKEUP

When we hear someone say for the thousandth time how ironic it is that beauty editors don't wear makeup, we just smile and nod. The truth is that we have just picked up enough tricks over the years so that the foundation, concealer, blush, highlighter, and powder look like just a little glow.
EXFOLIATE, EXFOLIATE, EXFOLIATE. Even the best makeup in the world will look like dirt.if it is applied on top of skin that is dry, dull, or flaky. Regular sloughing, whether with chemicals (like glycolic aci  d home peels or nighly application of retinoids) or a gentle, grainy scrub will make skin more radiant-and allow you to wear less makeup.
Some makeup artists believe it is heresy to apply foundation directly to bare skin. They say makeup primer creates a remarkably smooth surface. If you don't want to add an extra step ad a new product, just massage moisturizer onto clean skin. Makeup will then seem to melt itno the face rather than sit awkwardly on top of it.
The famous rule about getting ready, then removing one accessory before you leave the house applies just as well to makeup. After you have done your face, turn away from the mirror then quickly turn back. You might be surprised to see that your blush suddenly looks to bright, or the shimmer on your eyes is more disco than dazzling. A light dusting of powder will tone it down.

 

FRAGRANCE: FIVE TOP TIPS

Women tread a fine line when applying a scent; Spritz on too little, and you might as well be wearing nothing; pour on too much, and you may find co-workers  gasping for air. Here's how to choose a scent that suits you, and how to wear it well:
1. It is easy to reach sensory overload in the perfume aisle at adepartment store. Consider rounding up a batch a scent strips (or better yet, samples) and trying them at home before you buy. When sniffing, clear your head by sticking your nose in your sleeve or in a bag of coffee between strips (many stores now offer the beans).
2. Once you have identified a contender, dab just a bit on one or two places, like a wrist and the inside of the opposite elbow. It takes about ten minutes for the scent to mix with your skin chemistry, but also wait to see how it mellows or changes through the day. It is OK if it smells different at sundown-as long as you like the results.
3. To keep fragrance from simply wafting away the pros recommend layering it on-for example use the body wash in the shower paired with a few dabs of eau de parfum (a concentrated formula) or rub on the body lotion followed by the eau de toilette (a lighter spray). Just note that two layers is plenty; three is overskill. In general, anyone within arm's reach should be able to catch a subtle hint of your scent.
4. If you have spritzed yourself one or ten times too many, you don't have to jump in the shower. Alcohol or witch hazel dabbed on the wrist or any other bombed -out bod part will remove oil based formulas.
5. To keep from overdosing, switch fragrances from time to time your nose can become desensitized to your signature scent, and when you suddenly have to put on twice as much to be able to smell it yourself, you risk overpowering others.

  

THE FIVE-STEP PLAN TO HEALTHY HAIR

We once walked into a fellow editor's office and found her in what appeared to be a state of religious ecstasy. Turned out she hadn't found salvation, but rather a split end that had frayed a record-setting eight times. When hair is so damaged that it snaps or spllits that  dramatically, you need to take steps to save it.

1. Lay off the chemicals
Even the strongest har can't withstand a full-on assault of peroxide and straightening solution. Talk to your stylist or colorist about how to give it a rest for at least three months (it may require a different cut or daily routine to camouflage roots or unwanted waves).
2. Shampoo gently
Hair that's weak or damaged needs a moisturizing shampoo. Wash as infrequently as possible, and unless hair is filthy, there is no need to scrub hard-just rub shampoo into the scalp, and let the runoff clean the ends.
3. Don't stint on conditioner
Those weekly deep treatments some consider a luxury are now a necessity for you. Consider slathering them on every other day before shampooing (to fill in cracks), then following the wash with a regular rinse -out formula.
4. Protect yourself
If you can't lay off the blow-dryer completely, at least minimize further damage. Coat strands with a protective styling product, wait until hair is mostly dry (so you spend less time under the nozzle), using the warm setting instead of hot, keep the dryer six inches from the head, and not point it on one area for too long. If you insist on flatironing, coat hair first with a leave-in conditioner or silicone- based product.
5. Stay out of the sun
UV rays dry out hair and ruin its color. Before going outside douse your hair with a leave-in sunscreen  treatment-or better yet, wear a hat.

 

HAIR: THE 10 COMMANDMENTS

1. SIGN LANGUAGE WORKS BETTER THAN WORDS WITH STYLISTS. POINT TO EXACTLY WHERE YOU WANT HAIR TO FALL.
2. FINE HAIR LOOKS THICKER WHEN IT'S CUT SHOULDER LENGTH OR SHORTER.
3. NATURALLY WAVY HAIR NEEDS JAGGED ENDS TO KEEP IT FROM GETTING TOO BUSHY.
4. TO PREVENT THE BOZO LOOK, GROW CURLY HAIR AT LEAST TO YOUR SHOULDERS.
5. LONG HAIR SHOULD'NT EXTEND PAST YOUR BREASTS.
6. BANGS ARE UNIVERSALLY FLATTERING-UNLESS YOU HAVE COWLICKS OR TIGHT CURLS.
7. FOR BELIEVABLE BLOND HIGHLIGHTS, ASK FOR UP TO FIVE DIFFERENT SHADES OF COLOR.
8. IF YOU DECIDE TO GO BROWN, DO IT GRADUALLY TO KEEP FROM ENING UP TOO DARK.
9. IF YOU HAVE YOUR NEW CUT OR COLOR, TALK TO THE SALON MANAGER-MOST MISTAKES CAN BE FIXED.
10. SOMETIMES THE ONLY CURE FOR DAMAGED, SPLIT, OR FRIED HAIR IS A SHARP PAIR OF SCICCORS.

 

MES CHEVEUX ET LEURS AMIS

Envie 'd'un volume naturel, d'eclaircil quelques meches, de redonner du corps a des longueurs a bout de souffle? En exclu, quatre nouveautew bluffantes:

ANGELA'S CLASSIC "GREEN LEMONADE" A LA DETOX FOR WOMEN

Makes 1 serving
- 1 head romaine lettuce or celery
-5 to 6 stalks kale (any type)
- 1 to 2 packets of stevia or liquid Nu Naturals stevia drops (as needed for sweetness)
- 1 whole organic lemon (you don't have to peel it)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons fresh ginger (optional)

Process the vegetables through the juicer by admitting one vegetable at a time through the mouth of a juicer. The fiber will shoot out of the juicer into one container, while the spoot will eject the fresh juice into another container. Poor into a large glass and drink! Notice how the lemoncuts out the "green" taste that most people try to avoid.

THE CLASSIC DAILY AVOCADO SALAD

The simple, savory sweetness of a creamy avocado mixed with stevia and lemon is the ultimate, easy gourmet concoction. Add more avocado to this salad if you 'd like it heartier. The more you mix it up, the creamier it gets.
Makes 2 to 4 servings
1/4 to 1/2 pound mesclun or baby romaine lettuce
1 ripe avocado, chopped
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
2 to 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3 to 4 packets stevia
1 tablespoon diced fresh pepper to taste
2 tablespoons diced sweet onion (optional)

Toss all of the ingredients together in a large salad bowl and serve!

Enjoy your meal!

CLASSIC CHOPPED SALAD!

Makes 4 servings
- 1 cup fresh haricots verts (green beans)
- 3 ears fresh corn, kernels cut from cob
- 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
- 2 cups grape tomatoes, sliced in half
- 1 zucchini, chopped
- 3 tablespoons fresh chives, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- Stevia to taste
- 1 teaspoon fresh garlic, diced

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl.
Enjoy your meal!

STREET ART/PRINTEMPS-ETE 2016

Printemps-Ete 2016: de joggings chics en hoodies de luxe, les designers ont repense les classiques du sportswear pourlaisser planer sur les podiums l'empreinte cool d'une street culture revisitee..

LES SACS MUGLER PAR DAVID KOMA

La saison Printemps-Ete 2016 est l'occassion pour le designer de se lancer en maroquinerie. D'ou des handbags raccord avec l'esprit du show, ou se sont succededes silhouettes du 'romantisme des adieux en temps de guerre" on cite. Blanc, noir, marine et kakisont convoques dans cette nouvelle ligne d'accessoires epures et architecturesse revendiquant comme artistiquement fonctionelles...

SI VOUS ETES A MILAN..L'IMAGE VOLEE

Quelle est la frontiere entre influence et copie? La parfaite originalite existe-t-elle? Qu'y a-t-il au commencement? Fidele a ses exigences en matiere de questionnements artistiques, attachee comme toujours a une selectivite pointue, la fondation Prada s'interroge sur le cheminement de l'imspiration, travaux, images, visions dont chaque artiste se nourrit pour construire son propre style...Une exposition thematique d'autant plus interessante qu'elle est incarnee par quelque 80 oeuvres, des annees 1820 a aujourd'hui, eclectisme de qualite au fil duquel croiser John Baldessari, Oliver Laric, Sara Cwynar, entre autres. Last but not least: les nouvelles signees Ian McEwan et Ali Smith a decouvrir dans le catalogue publie a cette occasion.
"L'image volle" du 17 mars au 28 aout a la fondation Prada, Milan.
 fondazioneprada.org

VIVA LA RIVOLUZIONE

Ci vuole coraggio per campiare qualcosa che a gia successo. E la scommessa di Sisley, con Sisleya Global Anti-Age, un prodotto lanciato nel 1999 dopo 10 anni di ricerca, diventato un bestseller mondiale. Oggi, dopo altri 17 anni di studi, si evolve in Sisleya L'integral Anti Age, con una formula revisitata a doppia azione. Una crema speciale che non contrasta solo l'invechiammento genetico legato a fattori biologici, ma anche quello comportamentale, causato dall'impatto che la vita quotidianna ha sulla nostra pelle. Stress, fumo, inquinamento cattive abitudini alimentari sono fattori che influiscono sull'estetica destabilizzando il ciclo vitale delle cellule. La nuova Sisleya, invece, contiene tre ingredienti naturali che lo proteggono: la mimosa di Constantinopoli ripara i danni, la lindera favorisce la produzione di energia metre soia e lievito stimolano la longevita cellulare.

SALONE B&B MILANO

Anche l'Italia ha finalmente il suo salone Bumble&Bumble, marchio di hairstyle nato a New York nel 1977, che strizza l'occhio al mondo della moda e ai look da star. In realita e uno spazio gia noto:la Suite 01, in via Spartaco 4 a Milano: arredato come un loft dal gusto vintage, e pensato come un'oasi di relax. Non a caso, l'area lavaggio ha tre poltrone con massagio shiatsu. E, per le fan del marchio, c'e anche una zona di vendita dei prodotti, dagli shampoo alle spazzole professionali (suite01coiffeur.com)

LOVE COACH: DIMMI COMME SI FA

12 mila sms: tanti ne reicevono Carlotta Quadri e Laura Gaulthier nel corso delle loro trasmissioni su Radio 105. Ora arriva il loro manuale d'amore Love coach, un trainer degli affari di cuore per conquistare luomo che ci piace (E. Mondadori Electa,pagg.128, 14,90 euro).