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Friday, July 12, 2013

Beauty Blogosphere 7.12.13

What's going on in beauty this week, from head to toe and everything in between.

From Head...
Crop top: Cristen and Caroline nail it again with their podcast on what short hair symbolizes on women. (Bonus: You'll learn the real story behind Mia Farrow's pixie cut.)

...To Toe...
Toeing the line: Note to those hoping to deploy fraud to avoid paying full price for a pedicure, as was the case with a Connecticut woman this week who stopped the pedicure midway through and insisted on paying only $10: Dash out on the early side. "Police observed the final coat of polish on Parker’s nails and asked her to pay the full $22, which she refused, according to police." She was charged with sixth-degree larceny for theft of services.

...And Everything In Between:

Lady in red: Protests in Turkey and an icon of femininity colliding with tear gas combine to make a "hers" restroom sign in a university town in central Anatolia.

Working women: Along with the increase of women in India entering the paid urban workforce comes a demand for professional wares. Enter Unilever, with its new collection through the Lakme line, called 9 to 5.

Little yellow bottle: Clinique's Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion = The New Coke of beauty products?

Humpty hump: A Dubai company is entering the beauty sector with a product that truly hasn't been seen before in most of the world: camel milk beauty products. And naturally, the company name is Camelicious.

Dress for success: I thought it was a relatively new strain of feminism that saw women championing conventional markers of femininity (dresses, makeup, etc.) as a way of proclaiming feminist identity while holding on to those icons. Turns out it's not new at all: The leading British suffrage organization "used women’s fashionable dress to offer an overtly political argument: women could be both fashionable English women and militant Suffragettes."

AAthletes: "For the modern athlete, the question isn't whether breasts get in the way—it's a question of how to compete around them." (via Caitlin)

Oil me up: Can you use oils as sunscreen? The answer seems to be not really, though Venusian Glow reports positively on using raspberry seed oil, with an SPF of 28 to 50, placing it within the recommended SPF zone. (Other testers, not so much.) What's more probable is that research in this direction will come into play in creating a natural sunscreen, as indicated by research in India. Good thing too, since the glitter sunscreen market has been cornered already. Also relevant: What's the difference between sunscreen and sunblock?

On modesty: I'm intrigued by the idea of this woman's "modesty experiment," in which a feminist with (apparently) no religious beliefs that dictate modesty covered her hair, shunned makeup, and dressed modestly for nearly a year. The concept of modesty is complicated and I'm hoping that the writer, Lauren Shields (who blogs here), untangles much of that complication in her forthcoming book. But as Katie J.M. Baker points out at Jezebel, as it stands now, the experiment feels like it's missing something. The conclusions in the Salon piece are a tad pat, and the blog's emphasis on how glad she is to have ended the experiment seems uneven. Fingers crossed for a more meditative analysis to come; I trust it's there.

"Formulated with...": From a cosmetic chemist blog, a snapshot of "weasel words" the industry uses to imply claims that can't be stated directly. (Also, pssst: If you're into cosmetics science, pre-order The Beauty Brains' newest book, provocatively titled It's OK to Have Lead in Your Lipstick.)

Race daze: One of the things you hear over and over again from athletic women is how focusing on what their bodies can do rather than what their bodies look like is like a (temporary) wormhole out of self-objectification. Fit and Feminist's examination of race photos—the photos of sweaty, determined women who are focusing on exertion and crossing a finish line instead of controlling a goofy facial expression—considers what happens when those two ways of being collide.

Sniffer: The biggest factor men consider when choosing a cologne is, apparently, whether their partner likes it (which makes sense if worn according to a lovely guideline I once read—that the correct amount to wear was just enough so that a person embracing you would catch a whiff, and no one else). Any guesses as to what the biggest factor women consider is?

Make Up—Make Down, Sanja Iveković, 1976

Make Up—Make Down: The private ritual of cosmetics is part of its draw for many women—but that's just it, it's private. In her 1976 video piece Make Up—Make Down, Croatian artist Sanja Iveković lets us become privy to the intimacy of someone else's ritual: the heavy breath, the focus on the decolletage, the ritualistic opening of makeup jars. It's particularly interesting given that Iveković created the piece when Croatia was part of the former Yugoslavia—a time and place that cast makeup under a light of suspicion. (Thanks to Sarah Nicole for the link.)

Sitting pretty: Samvid has a nice mini-roundup of art that asks larger questions about beauty—including the recent "Barbie" designed to mimic the average 19-year-old woman's measurements.

Reproductive rights: "My body my choice" can be extended to pregnant women in dealing with comments from strangers—specifically male strangers, for this guest writer at Feminist Figure Girl.

Just my size: It's interesting to me how many of my female friends (and myself) have no problems saying that they have a definite body type they prefer in male partners—tall, chubby, muscular, skinny, whatever. Honestly, it's the kind of talk that would get me up in arms were a man to say it, which I'll admit is sexist of me; the more I read stories from men with body image concerns, the more it'll sink in that it's the same damn thing, but for now the knee-jerk reaction isn't the same. Perhaps it would be if there were "No Fat Dudes" baby tees? Whatever the case, this piece about being a lady "chubby chaser" is interesting, and makes me wonder about how much stock women place in being comparatively smaller than their partners.

This has potential to be cool: Online video makeup and hair consultations.

This has potential to be terrorizing: cosmetics chain partnering with facial recognition tech firm to detect customers' moods and allow them to send out personalized offers. (Now anti-drone apparel can go masstige!)

Bodily integrity: I can't think of a lovelier idea for helping sex workers connect with each other—and with their own bodies—than the community-organized day of spa and wellness treatments called "Whores' Bath."

Stripped: Theoretically I like the concept of nudity-as-liberation, but outside of the occasional nudist colony treatise (ugh) most of what you see on the matter focuses on the "is striptease/burlesque feminist?" question (to which I'd say, whatever). But! Gala Darling's report of a confidence class in which every participant shimmied naked down a runway is revelatory.

"I don't see my body as a canvas": I'm still pondering all the fantastic responses I got when I asked readers about why they wore makeup—and one particularly insightful response comes from Tatiana at her own blog.

Color me Edith: The Downton Abbey makeup line now exists, and now we can all try to have Lady Mary's skin and totally fail.

Ugly I: Several searing insights in this piece on the possibility of reclaiming "ugly"—made all the sharper when she points out to the reader that people's instincts are to discount the mere possibility that the writer might be ugly...which is exactly what I did when I saw her picture. Why does ugly seem so untouchable, as though it's the worst possible thing someone could be? (Still, I'm not as sure as the writer is here about the relationship between beauty and, say, humor: She wonders if she'd still be a stand-up comic were she conventionally beautiful, whereas I've heard plenty of other women in comedy wonder if the best way to get booked is to be hot.") (Thanks to Joy for the link!)

Ugly II: There are some wince-worthy parts of this essay on "ugly privilege" (since when is it only beautiful women who are sexually assaulted?), but it's an interesting illustration of the dynamics that come into play in female friendships where beauty is concerned. It's deeply uncomfortable stuff to talk about, particularly for feminists (okay, particularly for this feminist), so props for touching on a difficult topic, even if misguided. (Thanks to Rachel for the link!)

On "inner beauty": "The problem with the 'beauty is an attitude' logic is that it places all the blame and responsibility on women." Sing it, sister. The smartest critique of this line of thinking that I've ever read.

Anon was a woman: Why aren't models usually credited by name in fashion magazines? On illustrative shots it's one thing, but a fashion shoot is demanding of all laborers involved, and while it's routine to credit hairstylists, manicurists, etc., you rarely see the models acknowledged. Emily at The Closet Feminist raises the question and makes some excellent points. (Side note: In all my years copy editing magazines, mostly fashion-oriented, my only client that regularly credited models by name was a men's magazine.)

  1. *sigh* Sometimes I get depressed at the state of feminism in women's beauty culture. Thanks for the links, some of which addressed it.

    1. I feel like it's sometimes a complex dance--two steps forward, one step back.

  2. I'm a little perplexed by the last link, as it is customary to credit the models in the magazines that I read regularly. I read Allure, which always credits its models, but perhaps it is less common to credit models in American magazines?

    1. Interesting! I don't read Allure regularly enough to say if the American version credits its models but will make a point of noting next time I see it. In general it's not common—you do see it occasionally but it's still far more the exception rather than the rule. I wonder if that's changing now, though. Interesting that it's happening in other nations—are you in Europe?

  3. Yes, I mostly read a mishmash of European fashion and beauty magazines, but keep in mind that my observation may just be confirmation bias on my part. I can't be certain if crediting models in most magazines in Europe and other parts of the world is the norm.

    Btw I really love your blog, especially these roundups, where you present disparate views on beauty in an impartial yet critical way.

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A guide to experience skiing at budget price in Korea

Skiing in Jisan Ski Resort, Korea (Photo: Frida)

People only living in four season countries have the privilege to experience this exciting sport. If you are living in a tropical country, then you will have to fly all the way to one of these countries to be able to experience Skiing.

For someone who never tried ski before, it could be exciting or could be scary. But the experience is worth the adrenaline.

Going outside to hangout and chill in a park or doing outdoor activity is not a convenient option during winter. If you get bored and want to do a new activity, Skiing is perfect outdoor activity.  Playing outside on the white carpet of snow breathing cold winter air made me hold my breath for a moment. I was awesome to see the scenery from the peak of the slope.

Me, taking a rest in the slope (Photo: Frida)

I went with my friends to Jisan Ski Resort for my first skiing experience recently.

We reserved seats for the free shuttle bus that the resort provided from Gwanghwamun to take us to the Jisan Ski Resort. It took around 75 minutes to take us there. The shuttle bus is available at 9 A.M. to Jisan and coming back to Seoul at 5 P.M.

Here is the website to reserve the shuttle bus http://www.jisanresort.co.kr/eng/index.html

Korea has several other ski resorts available in the country. But when you have limited time and budget, Jisan Ski Resort can be your best option. To play there, you will only need to pay for KRW 20,000 to rent the ski equipment for 4 hours.

If you have your parachute Jacket, pants and gloves, you are ready to go. But if you do not have them, you can rent it in the resort with KRW 10,000 for Jacket, KRW 10,000 for pants and you can buy the gloves for KRW 15,000 in the store inside the rental room.

It is all what you basically have to spend to enjoy your winter ski vacation. If you are beginner, I would recommend you not to pay for extra KRW 47,000 to rent the elevator since it is better for you you to practice and spend more time in the lower slopes. But you definitely have to go to the top at least once just to enjoy the sensation of the fast skiing in the steep and longer slope.

In Jisan Ski Resort, they have 4 different slopes for skiing, starting from the left side for beginner and to the right side of the mountain where the slopes is steeper and longer. It was so amazing to see people playing in the “more expert” areas. I could imagine the feeling might be like they were flying.

And do not worry about falling down while sliding on the slope because  the snow is actually sort of pillowy and it would not hurt that much. Enjoy the skiing experience and winter season!

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The consolation will be mostly physical. Other than the gentle noise made by soft, background music or white noise, like the rolling thunder of the ocean’s waves or the feint, sonorous whistle of those mammalian giants of the sea, not a sound ensues. This is accompanied by soft lighting, usually in the form of scented or aromatic candles. But those who may suffer from depression should continue to seek out verbal and clinical help from a psychological or psychiatric therapist.

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Spring 1993 / 2.10

20th Anniversary Issue

Capilano at Twenty
Roberta Rees
Hand of a Thief
Cherie Geauvreau
Six Poems
Christian Boek
Two Poems
Sheila Lawson
Alice Tepexcuintle
Three Poems
Karen Mac Cormack
Seven Poems
Madonna Hamel
Sister Jupiter's Rubber Soul
Yasmin Ladha
Lakshmi Opens and Closes
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Nadine Shelly
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COVER: Details from In-between, 1992 Installation, silk-screen on 2 copper sheets 8' x 3' each

CHRISTIAN BOK is a doctoral student at York University, where he is writing a dissertation on the theoretical relationship between science and poetry. "Fractal Geometry," a poem from Crystallography, is due to appear in a forthcoming issue of Descant, and "Radiant Inventories," an essay about Christopher Dewdney, is being published in an upcoming issue of Canadian Poetry. Bok's work has also appeared in recent issues of Canadian Literature, Studies in Canadian literature, English Studies in Canada, and Open Letter.

SUSAN CREAN is a writer, critic, and long time cultural activist who has worked on behalf of artists particularly in the area of copyright. Her most recent book, Twist and Shout, an anthology of feminist writings from This Magazine, was published in 1992. She was chair of the Writers' Union of Canada in 1991/92.

CHERIE GEAUVREAU has published Fiction and poetry in several journals and anthologies including Canadian Fiction Magazine, PRISM International, The American Voice, and SNAPSHOTS out of Black Moss Press. Her first collection of poetry is forthcoming from Brick Books. She lives and writes on Salt Spring Island.

MADONNA HAMEL has been writing since childhood and has in the last six years brought her body into her art making. Her recent works reflect a need to re-connect the psyche with the body and to challenge the growing eroticism of voyeurism and alienation. Her collages work as spontaneous therapeutic tools to connect fragments of a personal revolution. Her influences include: delta blues, free jazz, experimental film, Flamenco dance, clotheslines, Alice Miller, Joni Mitchell, Kurt Schwitters, and a partridge in a pear tree.

YASMIN LADHA is the author of a collection of short stories, Lion's Grandaughter and Other Stories (NeWest Press, 1992) and "Bridle Hands on the Maple," a long poem published in chapbook form by DisOrientation Press, 1992.

SHEILA LAWSON is a visual artist who works with photographs as well as video and electronic imaging. Her work has appeared at Birganart (Toronto), Cold City Gallery (Toronto). and she has been a participant in Roundup (Toronto) from 1981 through 1991. She holds a BA from the University of Guelph and currently lives in London, England where she is completing her MA in Visual Arts at Goldsmiths' College. Her copper pieces are being considered for an exhibition at Economist Plaza in London this July, and she has another exhibition at Birganart in the fall of 1993. The work represented in this issue employs images culled from amateur snapshots.

LAZER LEDERHENDLER works as an English instructor and free-lance translator in the city of Montreal where he was born. The poems published in this issue are from a book-length collection entitled The Inner City Exhibits, which is primarily concerned with the invention of male sexuality and masculinity, and with its connection to the city. He is currently working on a novel (thanks to a Canada Council grant).

KAREN MAC CORMACK's work has been published in magazines in Canada, the USA, the UK and Australia (Writing, PRISM International, What!, Notus, Triage, Fragmente, Overland, et al). She was contributing editor to AVEC magazine (Penngrove, California). Her published books of poetry include Quill Driver (Nightwood Editions, 1989), Quirks and Quillets (Chax Press, 1991). A new book is forthcoming this year: Implexures (Chax Press, Tucson). She lives in Toronto.

ROBERTA REES writes prose and poetry. She published a book of poetry, Eyes Like Pigeons, with Brick Books in 1992. A novel, Afterdamp, recently won the 1992 Alberta Culture and Multiculturalism Fiction Competition, and will be published in the fall of 1993 by Red Deer College Press.

NADINE SHELLY is currently living in Vancouver, although her home is on Salt Spring Island. In 1990, Exile Editions published her first book of poetry, Barebacked with Rain, at which time she received the Morley Callaghan Protege Award from the Toronto Arts Award Foundation. Her work has previously appeared in editions of Exile and Grain magazines, and last year she read at the Vancouver International Writers and Readers Festival. Interspersed with travel and study she is working on a second collection.

ALICE TEPEXCUINTLE is a Vancouver poet interested primarily in performance poetry. She performed most recently with Sheri-D Wilson, Kedrick James, and Coat Cooke in Calgary's High Performance Rodeo in January/93, and her work appeared in the last issue of The Capilano Review.


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Thursday, 21 May 2015

The Generation of Z @ Dept W

Trapped in a quarantined facility, you scuttle quickly and quietly through deserted corridors led by armed forces. Blood and brain juice drips down walls, ramshackle barricades block your path, and the screeches and moans of deadly zombies form a perpetual soundtrack. Narrowly escaping the clutches of the walking dead, you’re ushered into a small room to discover a prisoner who holds information that undermines your whole operation and throws your escape into disarray. Should you let him survive? The facility self-destruct sirens whir, sweat trickles down your back, and zombies are threatening to break down the doorway that serves as flimsy protection. There’s no time to lose.

You’d be forgiven for thinking this is the plot of a video game. But this is The Generation of Z, a theatrical promenade performance in an abandoned warehouse in East London. You’re thrown into the midst of a zombie apocalypse and, guided by a group of soldiers, must escape. You might head to the medical bay to help treat a wounded soldier, assist a young man desperately searching for his sister, or stumble across a cure for the outbreak. No matter what, you will get blood on you.

There’s no denying that immersive theatre is currently in vogue, but a distinction needs to be made between immersive and interactive theatre. The Generation of Z does an incredible job of creating a believable world, inspired by countless horror games and films. The set design of each area is intricately detailed – the initial holding area alone is filled with missing persons posters, detritus left behind in a hurry, and blood splatters from past battles. There’s a genuine sense of history and tension that’s only heightened by the excellent cast. Clever sods will spot the odd person planted in the audience, but the lead soldiers do a great job of barking orders, relaying the story and (of course) ensuring our safety. Lose the cynical hat and it’s easy to lose yourself in this world, creeping silently and strafing around corners.

This isn’t, however, a particularly interactive show. There are the odd moments where the audience are called upon to participate, but for the most part you’re ushered through the scenario like a theme park ride. Occasionally there are choices to be made – you’ll want to go more than once to see the effects of your decisions – but the overall narrative arc and outcome are fixed. And there are always difficulties with this form of storytelling: it creates an atmosphere like no other, but the story is told through small snippets of information that are easily lost in the crackle of walkie-talkies and zombie wails. Plot points are quickly forgotten and the ending, too, comes all too suddenly with little explanation, as if the writers struggled to find a conclusion.

Then again, it’s the thrill of the action that you’ll be interested in and, by the very nature of the dangerous scenario, it’s understandable that the audience are side-lined. If you want to solve puzzles and headshot zombies then pick up a PlayStation controller. But if you’re looking for an adrenaline-fuelled ride that no standard theatre can replicate, then The Generation of Z is a must-see. Better yet, if you’re looking to truly participate, you can even sign up to be a zombie yourself.

Mmmm braaaaaaaiiiins.

Watch: The Generation of Z runs at Dept W until 5th July.


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“The cemetery is the ghost of Roodepoort West. It is the last vision of the vibrant African location that once stood where the suburban houses now stand. Like a ghost, the cemetery continues to haunt the people, now living miles away in Dobsonville, who remember its past." - Michelle Hay.

Below are notes prepared by the heritage team from the City of Johannesburg for a speech delivered at the unveiling ceremony of a blue plaque for Juliwe Cemetery during Heritage Month 2017. The speech was read out by Mr Kepi Madumo, Executive Director for Community Development, on behalf of the MMC. The notes tell the story of the forced removals of the African community from Roodepoort West to Dobsonville and the fight to save the cemetery from destruction.

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What the Heck Happened with Society?

There is a meme going around on social media that is too profane for me to post on here as this is a family friendly site, but I am sure you are all familiar with it.  It has a picture of a classic film star or musician next to one of someone (or something) that has gained popularity here in the 21st century.  The caption reads “Men (or Women) What the (bleep) Happened?”

It means to deliver the message that at one time we were classy people with classy taste, and these days…well, not so much.

Do you believe this is true? Or are we clinging to a romanticized view of what we think society was like in the decades before most of us came into being? Continue reading


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Tuesday, September 27, 2016

So Easy Posole

This very simple recipe is a family favorite! It is fast and requires minimal prep or cleanup. Even my daughter Ryann loves to help! Shredding the chicken is her favorite part:)

*5 to 6 cups roasted chicken, shredded (or 2 rotisserie chickens, shredded)
*2 large cans white hominy, rinsed
*Large white onion, coarsely diced
*1-2 jalapeños finely diced
*4-6 garlic cloves diced
*10 cups chicken broth
*Fresh squeezed lime juice from four limes
*2 limes cut into wedges for garnish
*Fresh diced cilantro
*Chipotle pepper seasoning (I use 2 teaspoons or more so season to taste)
*2 avocados

*Everything gets cooked in a single stock pot

1: Sweat garlic, jalapeño, and onion in olive oil until onion is translucent
2: Add hominy and shredded chicken
3: Add chicken broth and chipotle seasoning
4: Toss in 3/4 of chopped cilantro
5: Bring to simmer then turn to low until ready to serve
6: Add fresh lime juice prior to serving. (If you add it to soon, it cooks off and you can't taste it.)
7: Throw avocado, a pinch of cilantro, and a pinch of chipotle seasoning on top once bowled. Squeeze some lime on top and you're ready to go!

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Monday, August 20, 2012

Elements Showcase NYC August 2012

The Blond and I spent a joyful afternoon and evening at the Elements Showcase sticking our noses into just about everything we could. Elements is a curated fragrance and cosmetics show that comes to NYC twice a year (in January and in August) and offers buyers and media a chance to see, smell and experience the most exciting stuff from emerging brands as well as to catch up with established ones. It's always exciting to make new discoveries and reconnect with old friends.

Speaking of old friends, it's interesting to note that some veteran and classic brands are making a strong comeback. The house of Houbigant had a booth tonight, as did Lalique with their gorgeous limited edition bottles (above. The 2011 edition on the left and the 2012 one that will be available this holiday season is on the right). But the interesting and exciting news come from Jacomo and Jean Patou(!!!). As a big fan of the 1978 Jacomo Silences I was happy to see a new version (Silences Eau de Parfum Sublime) that a) smells good, and b) shows a significant effort to remain respectful to the original. It's a reformulation, of course, and some of the edge has been lost to (insert swear word) IFRA, but if the new Silences will seduce more people to join the green side I will not complain. Jacomo also (re)launched their masculine Jacomo de Jacomo, a hairy chested 1980s classic.  But here's the biggest news belong to Jean Patou. Since I reported last summer that the forces of darkness at P&G sold the house, I've been waiting to see where the new owners, Design Parfums, will take it. Apparently, they put their in-house perfumer, Thomas Fontaine in charge of the daunting task of reworking the Patou catalog and fixing the damage. The result, the reintroduction of Joy, 1000 and Sublime will hit the shelves this holiday season. There's also some talk about limited editions from the Ma Collection (nothing definite at this point, mostly good intentions and careful baby steps), and a relaunch of (are you sitting?) Patou Pour Homme. I'll believe it when I smell it (and hold and kiss the bottle), but I'm giddy with excitement at the idea.

The main event at the show today was a panel discussing the topic Art & Commerce: Can They Live Together?  The participants (above, from left) were Carlos Huber from Arquiste, Mandy Aftel of Aftelier, Christopher Brosius of CB I Hate Perfume (wearing a black kilt and accessorized to the nines), and Jessica Richards from Shen Beauty (a Brooklyn-based cosmetics and apothecary store). Moderated by Virginia Bonofiglio from FIT, the panel discussed some of the business and creative aspects of perfumery in the age of Internet media. Both Brosius and Aftel agreed that having full control and responsibility of pricing and inventory does not clash with their artistic work. On the contrary: they're free of pressures and demands of a marketing department and the their pricing is determined by the actual cost of the raw materials they use. They're artists who own their business and would not have it any other way.

There was a lot of sniffing (yes, that's me above), exploring new lines that I want to see in the stores ASAP like the four fragrances by Olfactive Studio which was probably the best and most intriguing perfume house in the show. They're inspired and centered around the visual: modern photography. The result is striking, both in smell and in form. It doesn't hurt that their values are:
"Respect for perfumers: A perfumer is an artist who is at his or her best when creating fragrances for himself or herself, without instructions or marketing constraints. Would we ask a painter to alter his painting to make it fit in with our living room? Let's value the "perfumers' proofs"; those unaltered perfumes. "An authentic olfactory concept: original, never-smelled-before olfactive creations, with strong personalities, made with beautiful raw materials (natural raw materials are given preference), and, without price constraints! We prefer to invest in the quality of raw materials rather than in advertising."

There were also several cosmetics and skin care makers, old and new.  As you'd expect, there's a lot of emphasis on eco-friendly natural and sustainable ingredients. It will take me some time to go through the skin care samples and make heads from tales, but you can expect to read some more. As for makeup, I was delighted to meet Kristen Kjaer Weis, the founder of Kjaer Weis. She showed me the three new colors coming out for fall (one in each product category: an eye shadow, a lip color and a cream blush. See below) and also told me that Kjaer Weis will soon launch a mascara and a range of six foundations. I'm thrilled.

There's a lot to re-smell, read and process. You'll hear about many of the new fragrances and products in the coming weeks. I'll leave you with one last photo of an exhausted, perfumed and overstimulated Non-Blonde leaving the show. Two second before the husband took the picture I managed to tear a strap in my sandal, so I was a) unable to walk, and b) not amused. But all's well that smells well, right?

Gaia Fishler

  1. Great report Gaia, I'm so very excited about the news regarding Patou, especially Sublime... Do you think there's any chance Eau de Patou might be returning?
    Very cute dress by the way.

  2. Gaia! Your hair is absolutely stunning! I knew it was long, but to see it in its full glory is an amazing sight, and I am so jealous .... Like Elizabeth, I am very thrilled to read that Patou might be coming back to form, and also glad about Jacomo. Thank you for doing all that hard work for us! Jillie

  3. Doesn't Designer Perfumes also own Scherrer now? I have a new and old version of the EDP and the new is quite close. If so, they deserve an award just for saving Scherrer, speaking of green.

  4. I enjoyed your report, Gaia, especially since I couldn't go this time. I'm seconding Elizabeth on the dress and Jillie on your hair. The polka dot paired with the reverse pattern looks so chic! And your hair is just gorgeous.

  5. It was really fantastic to get the chance to talk with you Gaia, I enjoyed it so much and could hardly tear myself away! And thank you for this terrific post about the Fragrance Foundation panel – it was exciting to find out I had so much in common with Christopher Brosius!
    xo Mandy

  6. Wow your hair is the stuff dreams are made of!Absolutely glorious!

  7. You look great - and what beautiful hair!
    Thanks for posting about this event. I did wonder what it was like ...

  8. Gaia: May I please have some of your hair? I used to have long, thick hair so I remember what a trial caring for it can be. I would give anything to have it back!

  9. Curious? Any natural perfumers? I have allergies now that keep me from my old favorites and have been turning toward the naturals like Aftelier. I am now in search of the new perfumers that really keep it pure.

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Dead People and Their Ideas

I think about dead people. Not because they are dead - this is not about any maschoistic exercise thinking about deadness - but of their ideas. I seek my intellectual stimulation not just from Wired magazine, looking at all those gadgets of the future, but also trying to understand what Adam Smith or Karl Marx would say about technology, society and progress. But such habit of looking back makes me lonely - I am often without company in the midst of excited conversations about gadgets and possibilities.  But, oddly, this does not make me feel old: It makes me feel alive.

Whatever you may think of this self-justification, there is something lovably naive about all this chatter about technology. Lots of people believe that whatever we are experiencing - this progress - is unprecedented. Consider, for example, this magic of hailing a cab through Uber, or getting a handyman through Handy! This is denting the universe - they would claim! While it is certainly denting the universe in a way - Uber's billions could buy out all the possessions of most of us - that exalted claim of changing lives as has never been done before is at best narcissistic. We have never been before - as we never hailed a cab on a smartphone - but this is deja vu all over again for those who could think what public transport would have appeared like for those lucky humans when it appeared. Lord Curzon, the Victorian in a time-wrap, once fought with a bus driver as he would not drop him at home: Our sense of loss with Uber may be compared with that.

Forgetfulness have its virtues. We forget, particularly those moments of the end of the world that pervade our lives from time to time, and that allows us to move forward. It is easy, but mistaken, to transpose this individual virtue as a collective goal: To seek to achieve historical amnesia does not make us move forward, but back - as we forget, we repeat! This is where Dead People and their ideas are infinitely useful: They are those counsellors who stand outside our time, and even if we do not fully understand history, their ideas are useful bulwork against the collective forgetting that we make ourselves capable of.

So, unlike being old - I do not start my sentences with "In 1972" - a life pursuing Dead People and their ideas may be alive, filled not just with I-was-here-before moments but also a view of what comes next. It is not the pursuit of lost time, but rather the voices from out of our time that give me a sense of perspective: We have been triumphant about our technological progress before, just as much, and as economic historians are pointing out now, our recent progress may be hollow in comparison. We do not know, we can not know - such judgement would surely be the preserve of a future generation - and it is only the thought that would matter.

Future is exciting, and past matters - but we live in the Present. But the present is just a moment, something so temporal, almost without its own presence: Caught between the legacy of the past and expectations of the future, the present is merely a negotiation. And, bereft of meaning in itself, it is that perspective, balance, or tension, between the Past and the Future that gives the Present its meaning. In this, some intimacy with dead people and their ideas give us that perspective.

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2014 Lexus IS C

Lexus has offered the very first retractable hard-top in the popular premium-luxury convertible segment with SC 430.

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‘Don’t answer it,’ I told her. ‘Not yet, anyway. You have to let me send him a couple more first.’

The next text message was more explicit. It told him how desperate she was to give him another blowjob and to eat his KFC, which we all knew was a euphemism for something completely different. The phone rang again and we fell about laughing. ‘He must be so horny for you right now,’ I joked. We let it go to voicemail, but no message was left.

One more text message and that’s it, we agreed. We had seen a photo of him in his bedroom on Facebook. This time the language was not only sexual but it described what we wanted to do to him on his purple bedspread with pink matching cushions – just the two of us girls and him. We mentioned how much we each loved his grey and purple curtains and wanted to do all kinds of nasty stuff up against his lovely sash windows.

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McEverest or Die! The Madness of Consumerism on the World’s Highest Peak

There have been media reports of a fight between Sherpas and climbers on the slopes of Mount Everest. Not surprised. Rich white men without compassion or mountaineering experience have been throwing dollars at the world’s highest mountain for a couple of decades now and the atmosphere at base camp is one of sloth, luxury and […]


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The little blue passport

Let me start with a disclaimer: Bribery is bad, really bad. In fact, it should only ever be used with small children. The trouble is, when you sometimes operate in areas that have a morally ambiguous  business environment combined with a weaponised bureaucracy, the requests can get pretty persistent and persuasive.

Having had to get past military roadblocks, petty bureaucrats and dodgy customs officials in various somewhat remote countries, often carrying stuff they don’t want me to take through (ranging from people to, in one memorable instance, high explosives), I’ve learnt that handing over money can sometimes be circumvented by charm, talking about football (or whatever sport they are most passionate about) or mentioning your close personal relationship with their boss. However, if all else fails there is one thing, more highly prized than money, that will always open doors and persuade bewhiskered military types to look the other way: the little blue passport, Viagra.

If there is one thing that your average machismo-ridden border sadist wants more than the ability to buy the expensive kind of vodka, it is the mythical status that they believe Viagra can supply. They can always get money from the next poor sap, but only you can turn them into a love god. In short, Viagra opens doors and should always be part of your travelling kit. Moreover, today I find out that it can improve physical performance at altitude. Truly, is there anything that little blue pill can’t do?


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Eighteen pristine fairways will challenge even the most avid golfer while welcoming even beginners to the game.

Panoramic views to the sea and Granite Island combined with wonderful on-course fauna and bird life make the Victor Harbor Golf Club one of South Australia’s most beautiful and unique.

Just 90 kilometres south of Adelaide, the course is accessible and popular with locals and visitors alike.

It’s worth the drive just to experience the thrill of the famous first tee, which was named one of Australia’s most iconic golf holes by Golf Digest in 2013.

Eighteen pristine fairways will challenge even the most avid golfer

The private course is always happy to welcome guests and visitors can take advantage of the “Play and Stay” deal and see how close to par, 72, you can get.

Or you could just stroll down for a round if you’re lucky enough to live locally.

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Benefits of the Custom Trade Show Display

Customization is a mainstream plan in the public exhibition industry in that most organizations need to tweak their public expo shows with their logos, designs, innovation and endowments. You find that a great deal of exhibitors commit a ton of time and assets in modifying the outside of their presentations and lose center around the benefits of redoing the show plan itself. Custom trade show display plans guarantee you numerous advantages that make your stall stick out, catch eye of guests and achieve your expo points. Below are the benefits of the custom trade show display.

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Known by various titles throughout the years (K.A.S.H., Stillborn the Massive, and the most current, K. Banger), the Aquarian-born Keith K. Salandy is a standout for his dynamic presence in the local Perth Amboy, New Jersey Hiphop community.

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Local shows, parties, and showcases were the early venues for K., along with making homemade hip hop tracks in basements and backyard shacks.

K. performed for his first time in Elizabeth, New Jersey when he was fourteen years oldalone.

Too young to even be in the club that was called The Palace, the promoters allowed the young and eager man to perform and discovered a first place winner in their talent search contest.

This led to another performance at The Palace and the Elizabeth High School Athletic Center, one of the largest gymnasiums in New Jersey, where K. (known as K.A.S.H. at the time) opened up for hot artists such as George LaMond and Nice & Smooth.

Venues where K. Banger has performed to date in New Jersey include Birch Hill, Club Bene, The Vault, Crossroads Theater, Chapter One Café, The Court Tavern, Herman’s Corner & Flamingo’s (local clubs in Perth Amboy, NJ where K. has played as a percussionist and has organized for open mic sessions), Club Zanzabar, and the Robert Treat Hotel.

In New York, S.O.B’s, Nuyorican Poet’s Café, CBGB’s, Club 101 on 7th Avenue, Club Speed, Wetland’s, Baby Jupiter, The Bottom Line, Downtime, and NYU, where K. has opened up for the tap dance sensation Savion Glover.

Other venues include "All That" open mic in Philadelphia, various clubs in Atlanta, and moreas an MC and a percussionist for Hiphop, open mic, and reggae shows.

In addition to onstage performance, K. enjoys local celebrity by giving interviews and having tracks played on 88.7 FM and 90.3 FMtwo radio stations located at Rutgers University, the state college of New Jersey.

As a result, K. Banger has been charting CMJ magazine for spins on 90.3 The Core FM for over 4 weeks and counting.

Other stations that are buzzing the sounds of K. Banger include 91.9 FM in Long Island (The Wondertwinz radio show), WPNT in the Bronx, and who knows where else.

With downloads available on https://www.tradebit.com, https://www.tradebit.com, and underground tracks leaking worldwide via https://www.tradebit.com, the music of K. Banger is reaching far and wide! Alongside performances and self-promotion, K. has managed to get on commercial album releases as well.

In 1996, K. Banger (known as Still at the time, and even today) made his debut album appearance with his high school friend Miilkbone on a song called "Murder Verbs" (Capitol Records) with various MCs.

K. would also meet up with Subverse Music recording artists Scienz of Life in 1999 to record "Ghettoz tah Galaxies" for their underground debut album while performing as the group’s percussionist for many shows in New York and Atlanta.

Being on the Intagalactic Entertainment and DJ Knowledge mix tapes also added a little more buzz to K. Banger’s up and coming name status.

K. is currently on Miilkbone’s new album and single "A Few Good Men" (XCaliber Entertainment/WEA) with Hiphop veteran Tame One and Motown’s Chop Diesel.

The video is due to air on BET and other channels as well, with the new album (released April 17, 2001) already in stores.

Banger is also a studying musician that has acquired the skills of reading and writing music through classical and jazz piano, and various percussion instruments.

By attending private lessons in his hometown and Boy’s Harbor music school for boys and girls in Spanish Harlem, K. has learned a wealth of information about jazz, classical, and Latin music, thus broadening his horizons in Hiphop culture.

In fact, K. was accepted into the Berkley College of Music in Boston after only one year’s experience with Latin percussion instruments.

An impressive achievement.

As one of the owners of an up and coming independent label called The Dirt Department, in addition to his many other accomplishments, the outcome is clearK. Banger is destined to be one of the greats in Hiphop and all genres of music.

Producers with whom K. Banger has worked with include Mufi (U.N.I.T.Y.the gold single by Queen Latifah), The Wooze (producer for V2 Records), Nick Wiz (Shabaam Sadiq, Kool G Rap, Chino XL, Cypress Hill), Chop Diesel (Motown Records), Lil Scienz & ID 4 Windz of Scienz of Life (Subverse Music) and fresh talent such as Mark Amir, H. Black, Theory of PHD, and DJ Knowledge.

We can’t forget engineers like Mike Davis (Bad Boy Entertainment, Nas), and P.E. Stickland III (better known as Palm Pictures recording artist "Elwood").

And although we’re waiting for the screening to make sure, it looks like K. will be making an appearance in "Word" by Tony Films, which is a Hiphop documentary that will be distributed oversees within the next year.

Keep an eye out for this up and coming talent!

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Jamie Oliver's Minestrone

It's cold, cloudy, wet, dark and to top it I ran out whole basil leaves as I chopped what I had  for the soup, so had non for garnish . Low light  plus poor garnish :(( result - photographic disaster. It might be 'World Margarita Day' today yesterday but my heart is set to drink the minestrone and my heart is set on taking pictures ( read great pictures). After two three hours of agony with over 100 pictures of the soup and a bad neck pain (literally) I went to pick up finally teen from school. After my mono syllable answers she figured I had created a disaster in the kitchen, I told her the soup is awesome but yes the kitchen is in disaster as I might have tried at least 5 different soup bowls and heated the soup so many times and the pictures are worth the is then that I had a brain wave and begged her to model for me. On second thought I did not have to beg as she readily agreed and even thou am not very happy with the end result, but at least it is worth sharing ( my creative side is dead and I don't even know if these pix are worth sharing) anyway the pictures might not be 5 star but the recipe is ! And if you want to make me feel better please go ahead, I would love that, a hug or a smile often cheers me up .. and as for the neck pain I took acetaminophen already .

Am glad I took the evening off , a good nite sleep and with my favorite (read huge) cup of coffee  am back with renewed enthusiasm and fresh ideas threatening to overflow. I will still welcome hugs, so don't hold yourself back:)) hope you are all having a great weekend.

I have been reading Jamie's Italy by Jamie Oliver - I just love the book and want to try everything and eat almost everything in the book ....
Jamie is very passionate about his minestrone and recommends 'soffritto' meaning slowly frying vegetables to give a strong intense flavor base. For the broth he recommends a bollito misto (mixed boiled meats) he also recommends a light chicken broth or ham (though it is very British, but popular in Tuscany too) but... since am a vegetarian my only option was vegetable soup and loved the intense flavors.

7 oz. cannellini or borlotti beans, if dried soaked overnight. (I used kidney bean)
1 bay leaf
1 tomato, squashed
1 small potato, peeled
sea salt and freshly ground pepper
olive oil
2 small red onions, peeled and finely chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
2 sticks of celery, trimmed and chopped
1/2 head of fennel, chopped
3 cloves of garlic, peeled and finely chopped
basil small bunch leaves and stem separated
2 14 oz can of plum tomatoes
2 small zucchini, quartered and sliced
a glass of red wine
1/2 lb. swiss chard or spinach, washed and roughly chopped
2 cups of vegetable stock
2 oz. dried pasta
extra virgin olive oil
block of parmesan cheese to serve
crushed red pepper (optional)
Add fresh or dried and soaked beans to a pan of water with the bay leaf, squashed tomato, and potato - this flavors the beans and help soften the skins.  cook until tender. drain discard the bay leaf, tomato and potato, season with pepper, salt and EVOV.

While the beans are being cook, make the soffrito. Heat some olive oil in a pan, add onions, carrots, celery, fennel, garlic and finely sliced basil stems. Sweat slowly over low flame, with the lid ajar for 15-20 min until soft, not brown.  Add tomatoes, zucchini, and red wine, simmer for 15 min.

Add chard or spinach, stock and beans.  Put the dried into the soup, stir and simmer till the pasta is cooked.

If the soup is thick add more stock or reserved cooking water.  Season with salt and pepper, I got tempted and had to add crushed red pepper ( u know my thing for spice ;)) Serve hot with torn basil leaves, a dash of olive oil and some freshly grated parmesan. Enjoy with your favorite bread. While you enjoy this soup, I need to head back to get my kitchen in order, there seems to be props everywhere.

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  1. Hi sim,

    I love the pictures you post. They are awesome. You have a great

  2. Hey the second pic looks good... give ur self a break!
    I hope ur neck is better!

  3. Perfect soup for the winter. Love your clicks.

  4. looks perfect for the cold weather.. Nice pot

  5. LOVE that bowl...and of course the soup....sounds perfect for this weather

  6. Your photos are absolutely fine and show the food off beautifully - as well as the boots! I love Jamie Oliver's food. His flavours are always fabulous.

  7. Hi Simi,

    Caught your bowl on foodgawker and loved loved loved the bowl...Is it one of those hand made, to be hand washed ceramic bowl? the minestrone soup look to die for and i am sure your finally teen would have loved to dig in to in right after school, specially on a snowy cold day!

  8. healthy and fresh soup perfect for cold weather..nice clicks

  9. Trust me, I can totally understand you. Sometimes I bang my head on the wall to get a good picture as well. The pictures are awesome. they turned out really well....don't feel bad.

  10. Looks yummy..... wonderful clicks,great space happy to follow you.

  11. What a comforting soup! Love that bowl of yours :)

  12. Hi Simi,

    This recipe actually reminds me of a soup I used to make when my kids were younger. Your pictures are stunning and I am soooo impressed that you would go through 5 bowls... but well worth it.

  13. Sending a big hug. Love the recipe and I think the pics look wonderful, too!

    1. Thank you Betsy, hugs back ! Thank you so much for pinning this.

  14. National Hug Day! Jan 21, 2014....I just a little late :D Lovely photos, I can't wait to make !

  15. Here i found nice environment to get new ideas and views and the i have read the comments of this blog and these are really nice and it is glad to comment here.

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They also provide some insight into how people view dating and make romantic choices.

Here are 5 questions that interracial couples are sick of hearing and being asked. These questions reveal some of the misconceptions that those involved with UK interracial dating deal with all the time.

How big of a problem are your cultural differences?
The misconception here is that cultural differences are a problem, when they aren’t a negative thing at all. Different cultures have a different perspective that can only add to another.

Many couples find that their differences strengthen and grow their relationships, not tear them apart.

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Honestly this is pretty offensive. If the only thing we have in common is our skin color, everyone on the planet would be in a relationship. It hopefully takes more than the same skin color to continue seeing a person day after day for hours on end.

One of the main reasons you are together is because of your similarities. You probably have values, interests and mindsets that align.

Is your home life weird because you live with someone who’s so different?
People believe that a difference in racial background is enough to affect daily life. Interracial couples have to figure out when they can go on vacation, which flavor of coffee they want to buy and who is responsible for which household cleaning tasks around the house.

Thinking a Latina woman doesn’t work because her husband is white, when they both have steady jobs is a mindset rooted in racism (not to mention misogyny). Assuming to know what anyone’s home life structure looks like at all is a bad idea.

Don’t you want kids who look like you?
A particularly telling question, this assumes we want children because they are our mini-mes and a real, true mini-me must share your skin color exactly. On one level, our kids are going to look like us genetically, because genetics.

On another note, a lack of one feature doesn’t mean kids don’t look like their parents. A kid with brown eyes like her mom can also look like her father who has blue eyes.

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As these common questions show, UK interracial couples quickly learn not to take it personally when someone needs some time to take in their interracial relationship, while others are fascinated or delighted about it.

At the end of the day, two people like each other and have decided to spend lots of time together. If that’s not easy to understand, we are all doomed.


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