'Strut For A Cure' Gala starring COCO ROCHA & DRAGONETTE ~ Toronto


Thursday May 27th 7:00 pm
The Berkeley Church, 315 Queen Street East, Toronto

SHOW FEATURING
COCO ROCHA
JEANNE BEKER
DRAGONETTE

FASHION SHOW FEATURING
TODD LYNN, UK

AFTERPARTY BY
JOJOFLORES, Gotsoul Montreal/Monk by Templar
ADRIEN VILLANOVA, Paris/Saint-Tropez
DREK MARTINEZ, NYC/LA
DJ KEIDY, Miami

THE CAUSE
100% of dollars raised will go towards a cure for children's cancer!

übermodel & übermom Gisele Bündchen loves Yoga ~ Vogue ~ April 2010


Joan Juliet Buck talks to the übermodel about her eco interests and life with Tom Brady in April's Vogue

Are you feeling motivated yet to do yoga and get connected with the earth? Get some new yoga gear at Luxual Boutique

Pantone Fall 2010 & Winter 2011 Fashion Color report & app for iPhone


Endive / Golder Glow / Living Coral / Lipstick Red / Purple Orchid / Chocolate Truffle / Lagoon / Woodbine / Oyster Gray / Rose Dusk

Pantone app for iPhone

Who says you can’t take it with you? Not Pantone. Now with the myPANTONE for iPhone and iPod Touch app you have access to a variety of PANTONE® color libraries and the ability to build color palettes and share them with colleagues and clients. myPANTONE offers graphic, web, fashion and apparel designers a way to take

PANTONE colors with you wherever you go. Can’t remember what a color looks like, now you can have Portable Color Memory™.

The Must-Have Color Trends For Fall 2011

Heavenly Flowers launch ~ Soho ~ New York



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Alessandra Ambroiso at the launch of Heavenly Flowers, which she recently described as perfume for Mommy's on the Go! If you look closely she is wearing it on her wrist. For close up visit the Victoria's Secret website @ Limited-edition Heavenly Flowers™ Solid Fragrance Bracelet

Victoria's Secret ~ Yorkdale Mall ~ Toronto


Victoria's Secret will be opening in Yorkdale Mall on August 20, 2010.

Alessandra Ambrosio ~ Fitness Activities to do at home ~ Brazil Butt Lift

effortless look...love the scarf

Watch this interview with Alessandra Ambrosio on balancing her career, family life, beauty and body. The SECRET is ...eat 5 times a day, the rest is genetics!!!

Also, the new perfume for Mommies on the Go! very cool ~ can't wait to smell it.

Fitness Activities to do at home , here is a move that works: The Brazil Butt Lift


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Anja Rubik ~ Numéro 113 ~ May 2010

Gisele Bündchen ~ yoga style

Jessica Alba in NYC ~ casual style

The Best Home Workout ~ Exercise Routine by DeStorm

Melanie Fiona ~ Ay Yo

Daria Werbowy ~ Harper’s Bazaar Spain ~ May 2010

Gisele Bündchen ~ Vogue Korean ~ May 2010

Harper's Bazaar ~ Gwyneth Paltrow cover and interview with designer Tara Subkoff of IOC


After being diagnosed with a brain tumor and undergoing surgery, fashion designer and actress has emerged stronger than ever. In the May issue of Harper’s Bazaar, Subkoff recounts her life-altering struggle, opens up about how the harrowing recovery has changed her, and shares her lifestyle resolutions. Plus, she reveals her plans to revamp her clothing line and talks about her upcoming movie appearances.

Read more here: www.harpersbazaar.com/tara

Bad Shoes & the Women Who Love Them ~ Leora Tanenbaum


This May, Sex and the City 2 will debut, and iconic high-heeled, pointy-toed shoes (that have grown to unbelievable heights in recent years) will 'carrie' women into theaters across the country. Is there anything wrong with this picture?

Bad Shoes & the Women Who Love Them is a lighthearted wake-up call to women to make informed decisions when buying and wearing fashionable shoes. The book explores our desires to wear 'bad shoes', delves into the fascinating history and psychology of them, and gives us the information we need to buy pairs that are both cute and comfy. Illustrated throughout by Vanessa Davis, Bad Shoes is a fun, adorable, and informative read that I'm positive your readers will love.

Kendra Scott ~ "Danielle" Earrings in Turquoise

Want to add POP to your wardrobe this Spring? EASY! Buy these Turquoise Kendra Scott "Danielle" earrings. You know Turquoise will never go out of style, but if that is not your color visit www.kendrascott.com for color options. Also, check out what starts already love their Kendra Scott's Danielle earrings!

Earth Day with LIV GRN a unique lifestyle brand


LIV GRN is geared toward the modern-day eco-savvy market - merging style and comfort with earth sustaining materials. The collection draws inspiration from the modern-day Eco enthusiast, creating a look that is both sexy and carefree, with an edge of sophistication. Consistent attention to detail, quality and modern styling position LIV GRN at the forefront of casual fashion, where global inspiration meets everyday needs.

LIV GRN also donates 10% of profits to GLOBAL GREEN, (www.globalgreen.org). Eco celeb fans include Cameron Diaz, Jessica Alba, Maria Menounos and many more.

http://www.livgrn.com

All garments use the finest 100% organic cotton yarns
All woven labels are 100% organic cotton
All hangtags are made of 100% recycled paper
All garments are manufactured in the usa, leaving behind a very small carbon footprint.

bee loved with the new bugaboo bee




bugaboo bee stroller

Bugaboo answers the call of the modern, mobile parent with the compact, easy and nimble Bugaboo Bee. Grows with your child from infant to toddler. Available May 1, 2010. Visit www.bugaboo.com for store locations near you.

Key features of the new Bugaboo Bee include:

GROW ~ grows with your child from infant to toddler

COMPACT ~ compact for life on the fly

SMOOTH ~ designed for a smooth ride

Did you know that Bugaboo contributes 1% of all revenue to the Global Fund to help elimate AIDS in Africa. Think about how many bugaboo strollers you see each day :-)

Quick Wardrobe Tips from Madame Paulette

It really is time to start switching over your closets as we prepare for Spring!

To make sure that your winter wardrobe looks its best next year, John Mahdessian of Madame Paulette offers these tips for a smooth transition next Fall. The high-end couture cleaner even offers a Closet Concierge service where they will clean and digitally catalog each piece, while storing it in their climate-controlled vaults in New York. If this isn’t an option for you, try these tips at home.

1. Now is the time to evaluate your wardrobe for items that you no longer wear, look at each piece and think about the last time you wore it. If it no longer fits on you or in your wardrobe – donate it! There are several organizations out there that would welcome your pieces, like Housing Works and the Salvation Army.

2. Make sure that each piece is clean thoroughly before packing. Particles left on items can stain and set into your clothes after several months of storage. Cleaning the clothes also means that insects will be less likely to take up residence in your sweaters. Pay attention to care labels and launder or dry clean the pieces before stashing them away. Any stains should be removed, either professionally or with a Madame Paulette Stain Removal Kit.

2.Place folded items in large plastic containers with airtight lids that can easily be stacked and stored under beds, in closets or in storage. Bed, Bath and Beyond or the Container Store have bins in all shapes and sizes. If you don't have adequate room to store these containers, you might want to consider a professional facility like Manhattan Mini-Storage, or Madame Paulette.

3.While no pest-deterrent is guaranteed, try cedar, lavender or rosemary in the containers with the clothing. Moth balls tend to be too harsh for many of your clothing items and have a less than pretty smell when you open up the containers come fall.

4.While you should hang suits and costs, never hang sweaters or other knit items that can become misshapen by long term hanging. If your items can’t be hung, stack them in garment bags away from water and carpeting. Stack your folded items from the lightest items on top to the heaviest items on bottom. Stacking items loosely will allow air to still circulate.

5.Remember Clean, Cool, Dark, and Dry. Your storage area must be all four of these in order to protect your clothing. Clean any area thoroughly before storing. Choose a place that is not likely to be exposed to heat. A dark place will prevent fading and keep the area and clothing cool. Make sure the storage area is dry because wetness will attract mildew and insects.
When in doubt, always ask the professionals. Madame Paulette offers cleaning, tailoring and laundering, all across the country, as well as has a Professional Stain Removal Kit.. You can get more information at www.madamepaulette.com or by calling 212.838.6827

Check back luxual for a review of the Professional Stain Removal Kit

What I am listening to ~ Alicia Keys ~ Unthinkable (I'm Ready)

Anna Jagodzinska ~ Numéro #112 April 2010

Deep Dark Chocolate Cake from Cook Yourself Thin

Deep Dark Chocolate Cake

The Yoga Body Diet: Slim and Sexy in 4 Weeks (Without the Stress)

This diet gives you a long and lean yoga body by teaching you how to eat right for your type. No yoga experience is necessary, and you don't even have to be able to touch your toes to follow the program. With a simple self-test, discover whether you are Pitta (fire: tending toward irritability), Kapha (earth: tending toward sluggishness), or Vata (air: a bit on the flighty side). Once you know your type, the 8-week plan provides eating guidelines, meal plans, and 75 recipes—adaptable to each type—for food that tastes nothing like bland diet fare. While most weight-loss programs encourage speed and cardio, the exercise component of The Yoga Body Diet slows the body’s systems, decreasing stress, blood pressure, and cultivating balance in the body. It’s the perfect solution to the stresses of the modern woman’s lifestyle.

Add More ~ing to Your Life ~ Gabrielle Bernstein