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Beauty, Body, Fashion, Shows & Events

Erwin Creed of the House of CREED visits Miami

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          Erwin CREED, 31, seventh generation of the House of CREED, looks forward to meeting clients, signing bottles and presenting special new offerings from Paris during his upcoming US visit. Thursday, November 8th, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Neiman Marcus Bal Harbour 9700 Collins Ave. Bal Harbour, Florida 305.865.6161 Friday, November 9th, from 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. Neiman Marcus Coral Gables 390 San Lorenzo Ave. Coral Gables, FL 786.999.1000   www.creedboutique.com  

Events, Fashion, Swimwear

FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami Beach

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            10-12-2012: Guria Beachwear presented by Sensa Weight Loss System At a star studded event at Funkshion in Miami Beach, designer Camila Ckless mesmerized the audience with amazing designs from her Guria beachwear collection. Patti Stanger of Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker representing Sensa walks the runway. The American Heart Association presented it’s “Go Red For Women” National campaign to create awareness surrounding America’s #1 killer of women – Heart Disease. The event showcased red dresses on the runway created and donated by top fashion designers from around the world. The dresses were auctioned off with proceeds being donated to the AHA. Photo: MSM      

Culinary

Haute French cuisine for the world’s hottest city

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  If your looking for fine authentic French dining, look no further than Le Boudoir with three locations in Coral Gables, Downtown and Brickell. Owner and Chef Vincent Benoliel is a Paris born restauranteer. He is a self-taught entrpreneur that picked up on valuable skills working at a young age for his grandparents family owned restaurant in Cannes, France. Chef Vincent owns and operates his three locations with the help of Executive Chef Alain Dumas, a veteren Chef with over three decades of experience in the restaurant industry. Guests can expect to enjoy many fine classic dishes including escargot in a brie grantinee and coq au vin, using only the freshest, top quality ingredients. Their croissants and pastries are the freshest and their morsels are a work of art.   leboudoir.com 169 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables Florida 305.442.0801 186 SE 12th Terrace,  Miami Florida 305-373-2333 & 21 NW Miami Court Downtown Miami 305-433-3389.

Health & Fitness

RESORT PICK OF THE SEASON – ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa

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-Located at 10295 Collins Avenue in beautiful Bal Harbour, this resort occupies 750 feet of Florida’s most saught after beaches. -Enjoy 180° panoramic views, unique outdoor terraces, ocean front pool and a 10,000 square foot waterfront spa. -When it comes to dining they have everything to satisfy your appetite at Mister Collins oceanview bar and signature restaurant.   ONE Bal Harbour Resort & Spa 10295 Collins Avenue Bal Harbour, Florida 33154 USA Tel 305-455-5400 www.oneluxuryhotels.com  

Health & Fitness, Health & Fitness

YOGA – THE HARMONY OF SOUL

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    THE HARMONY OF SOUL Yoga is my passion. The first time I took a yoga class I knew it would change my life. It made me feel invigorated, stress-free, healthy, strong, graceful and feel more beautiful on the inside as well as the outside. I continued to practice yoga and every time I discovered more benefits such as weight loss, resolution of my scoliosis, mental clarity and a feeling of unity of my body, mind and spirit. Some of the most common questions that I hear every day as an instructor are; why should I do yoga and what benefits does it bring? The answer is very simple. Yoga induces one’s health on many levels: psychological, physical, biochemical, intellectual and spiritual. If people are healthy they are happy. Yoga is a great way to escape every day stress for anyone. It is a path through which you can resolve your emotional and psychological problems by meditation, exercising pranayama (deep breath) and asanas (body positions). Everyone expresses different levels of stress over a lifetime, that translates into muscle strain and eventually creates a tension shell over the body. Yoga has a large variety of exercises channeled towards relaxation that can help you unlock that tension shell and prevent future physical and mental stress by creating a stronger willpower, a mental ballast and an ability to enjoy life easily. Moreover, a person who is free of the muscular and psychological tension will experience an improved quality of sleep. Yoga is also a perfect road to physical well-being. The exercises that are done during a yoga practice help to restore the proper structure of spine, normalize the work of musculoskeletal system and all the internal organs, regulate blood circulation, endocrine system, digestive tract and respiratory system. After every practice you will find yourself feeling limber, relaxed and as light as a snowflake. In terms of biochemistry, yoga helps to lower the levels of glucose, sodium, cholesterol, white blood cells and increase the levels of hemoglobin, lymphocytes and thyroxine in blood. Hence, it can prevent or regulate existing conditions such as diabetes, obesity, sports injuries, arthritis, osteoporosis and countless others. Everybody can find something in themselves to fix with yoga. Yoga improves the intellectual abilities by properly regulating hemispheric interactions of the brain which forms wholeness and interconnection of all psychological processes. Furthermore, the practice influences spatial thinking and teaches the brain to develop creative approaches to solving any problem and increases the quality and volume of attention and memory. Do not be surprised to find yourself more successful in your career, social circles and socio-economic standing. Harmony of soul is another element that is exercised through meditation during a yoga practice. You will learn to balance your life, love the world as it is and ultimately find peace. Indeed, yoga has a very unique system that enforces development and unification of every component of human psyche and body. You will not find any other activity that offers such a wide range of work on yourself physically, mentally and spiritually all at once. __________ Polina Ivko is a Yoga instructor in South Florida born and raised in Kiev, Ukraine. She got her first taste of exercise as a ballet and traditional dance student at Kiyanochka Choreography Academy at the age of 6. Through out her life she was looking for ways to balance and unite mind, body and heart. Finally, she found herself in yoga. After an extensive training, she became an instructor at the age of 16. Currently, Polina specializes in many formats such as yoga, pilates, cardio training and silver sneakers. For a consultation, please contact her at: indulgeinyogahealth@yahoo.com

Health & Fitness

READY TO ROCK YOUR HALLOWEEN COSTUME?

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5 Tips to Get Your Body READY TO ROCK Your Halloween Costume       Boo! One of the most special holidays is right around the corner. I have to say it’s my favorite one, Halloween! And as we all know, Miami is the perfect place to spend this time, with incredible events and parties everywhere. I love this time of the year because for one day I get to be whatever I want – a superhero, a movie star, or maybe even a sexy nurse. So if you are like me and love this festivity, here are 5 tips that will help you to rock that hot Halloween costume! 1) Start incorporating fat burning foods into your meals every day. What are “fat burning foods” you ask? Avocados, grapefruits, chicken, fish, eggs, oatmeal, nuts, and berries. Eating these foods will put you on the fast track to getting lean and sexy in no time. 2) You need to supercharge your body with these super foods – Raw Maca Powder, Goji Berries, Spirulina, Chia Seeds, and Apple Cider Vinegar. These foods pack a powerful punch of nutritional value, helping you stay healthy, energized, lose weight.. and even keep you looking younger than ever! 3) Cut out the sugar! Nothing can ruin your attempts to lose weight faster than sugar, sugar sitting in our body turns into fat! This 1 ingredient is hiding everywhere in all the drinks and foods we eat – this includes sodas, juices, desserts, and white carbohydrates. Instead of these nutritional sins, replace them with whole grain foods, fruits, vegetables, water with squeezed lemon, and green tea (or Oolong tea to burn even more fat!). 4) Eat meals more often. By eating small meals often throughout the day, you will increase your metabolism, reduce your cravings, avoid over-eating, and you’ll be less likely to make bad decisions on what to eat. Make sure you include protein in every meal because it takes longer to be digested.Work out your legs! Our leg muscles are the largest muscles in our body, so when we do any kind of physical activity involving our legs, it requires a lot of energy. In this process, you not only build your sexy legs but also burn fat from your whole body. 5) Work out your legs! Our leg muscles are the largest muscles in our body, so when we do any kind of physical activity involving our legs, it requires a lot of energy. In this process, you not only build your sexy legs but also burn fat from your whole body. Whatever your plans are for this Halloween, remember to smile, have fun, and enjoy the good times with friends. And if you apply these 5 tips over the next few weeks, I guarantee you will not only feel better and have more energy, but you’ll be sexier than ever and rock that Halloween costume! _____________ Ingrid Macher is a holistic health coach, personal trainer, and fitness motivator. After finding the key to losing 50 pounds in 90 days herself, she has found it her duty to help everyone to become more healthy and happy. On her website, she reveals how she did it in her free eBook: 9 Simple Secrets I Used to Melt Away 50 Pounds – my9secrets.com 9 Secretos que me Ayudaron a Perder 50 Libras Rapidamente – 9secretos.com Are you ready to change your life?

Fashion, Fashion 101

Interview with Aqua Di Lara’s Reyhan Sofraci

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              MSM: How do you feel about participating in the Mercedes-Benz Swim Fashion Week? It is always an unforgettable experience. We love going to Miami every season as it is the first time that we showcase our collection to the industry and to our customers. The people, the vibe the ambiance, it is all so amazing. We love working with the team there to put on one hell of a show! MSM: To showcase Aqua Di Lara’s 2013 S/S collection in Miami you teamed up with Maui Jim sunglasses, Isola footwear, Zoya Nail Polish and Swarovski Elements? Tell us a little bit about it. There has always been perfect brand synergy with all our sponsors, bringing our looks to life. We have worked with Maui Jim Sunglasses, Zoya Nail Polish, Swarovski Elements crystals, Cutler hairstylists and Make up Forever artists for the last two consecutive years. Maui Jim – a brand that has built a reputation for quality – really knows how to up their game each season with innovative styles made with their signature Polarized lenses. We really value how they work and their dedication. Their sunglasses and brand value truly complement our suits perfectly. Zoya nail polish really sets itself apart from other polish brands. They offer a gorgeous product in a huge palette of colors with new hues added each season. Their polish just glides so smoothly, dries so quickly and lasts! We love their nail polish and definitely keep a rainbow of colors in our bags everywhere we travel. Swarovski Elements is known to offer some of the most gorgeous crystal stones it the merket. Combining their stones with our eccentric designs truly creates that sought after one-of a kind jaw dropping swimsuit pieces. Cutler creates the most beautiful art with hair – this year we let them take the stand and do what they felt best matched our looks. They captured it beautifully with the up-do that showcased the detailing of the back of our suits. I was lucky to have them do my hair this year – Finally I had bouncy hair in the Miami heat! The Make Up Forever team is always so much fun! So talented and such a pleasure to work with. Their products and quality definitely feel like second skin. We love working with them every year. I had the pleasure of having my make up done by one of their lead stylists this year – no more dripping makeup in the heat – all I can say to them over and over was Thank you! We worked with Isola for the first time this year. We absolutely loved their shoes. I personally wore one pair on the runway and walked and danced in them all night long – so comfortable! I did not want to take them off! MSM: 2013’s collection embraces and enhances the classical hourglass silhouette, which is one of the brand’s trademarks. What are some of the comments and feedback you have received from doing this through the years? We have always shown praise to curvaceous women and I believe people have grown to appreciate this aspect of our brand. We always keep this in mind when we are designing ensuring that fit, construction and style can accentuate our positives and increase the confidence of these beautiful women. With the placement of lines and the play on colors and prints, we celebrate this idealized female form. MSM: There is a sense of sexy-elegance in your designs with Aqua Di Lara’s 2013 S/S collection with some nude paneling, flesh colored fabrics, cut-outs, and the specific locations of strips and straps. What inspires you? There is definitely a common thread that can be seen in our collection throughout the years. I have always been very inspired by lingerie, eveningwear and architecture. I love angles, beauty and drapes. We divided our collection into two categories this year – the Black and the White Label. As we have such a strong passion for the feminine and beautiful and also a love for bold and edgy designs, this gave us the chance to express both our passions. White label is inspired by an escape to Eden and the Black label is by the Ethereal Goddess. Prints and silhouettes can reflect these two categories. This year we decided to reinvent the one-piece. People love monokinis however there is always the concern of tan lines. So what we wanted to do is to bring in looks that provided the coverage however showcased a look that still captured that sex appeal. We achieved this by playing with the cuts and the nude paneling. MSM: The White Label collection is matched with an assortment of beautiful dresses and cover-ups. What did you envision when creating this pair? I absolutely adore the touch of silks. I love the way it caresses the skin and flows with the slight touch of the wind. We wanted to match our suits with an assortment of dresses and coverups that our loyal customers can wear over their suits and wear from day to night. We wanted to create something that looked like body paint and make a statement adorning the body with such beauty. Our prints are lush and colorful and cuts are comfortable and chic, it was a perfect addition to complete the Aqua Di Lara woman’s lifestyle. MSM: What is your favorite White Label design and Black Label design? Reyhan: My favorite from the White label is our Benecia dress offered in our lavish Amaranta green print. From the Black label my favorite is the Dania one piece that is comprised of linear contrast paneling and square neck line. MSM: The campaign was shot at the beautiful Aruba. Tell us a little about the experience. The island is one of the most beautiful I have ever seen. It has such a diverse landscape that each side of the land has a different gem to discover. The people are so kind and warm and

Shows & Events

The Business of Fashion Models 2012

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MADE in FASHION & ENTERTAINMENT (MiFE) presents “The Business of Fashion Models 2012” on Saturday July 21st, 2012.                         From those who ‘MADE IT’…to those who DREAM of ‘MAKING IT’ in FASHION. The MiFE TEA Talks is the first of its kind series that aims to cover the business of fashion through panel discussions, Q+A Sessions, and inspirational conversations with the world’s leading professionals, and to help educate and inform those wishing to enter the industry with honest and direct topics that will uplift and help those who dream to be in the fashion industry. The event will feature a panel discussion of top model & celebrity casting agents, photographers, models, and other industry experts, speaking on the topic of “The First Three Years of Becoming a Model.” Beverly Peele, former supermodel will speak openly about her life story of triumph and failures in her talk “What’s Behind the Cover?” Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri, former model and celebrity photographer will discuss “Life After Vogue,” and will show a clip from her recent short film featured at the Cannes Film Festival. Celebrity Fashion Panel to have an open and candid discussion about the tumultuous first 3 years of becoming a model. Hear the true stories of what it takes to develop a successful career in fashion modeling. Told from top model agents, fashion photographers, and the former editor of Cosmopolitan Magazine. Topics include: – The TRUTH of what TOP MODEL AGENTS and casting directors LOOK FOR – The HIGHS and LOWS of the fashion industry – What it takes to make it and stay on top – SECRETS to getting clients to book you over and over – Where to go – the top cities for fashion & entertainment – How do you get from $1,500 to $15,000 a day What does it take to become a glamour fashion model? What happens behind the scenes? How does a model reach the top to become featured on the cover of glossy magazines? These answers will be discussed in an honest, candid discussion amidst the top known names in the fashion industry including former top model agent Tyron Barrington, top fashion photographer Marcus Klinko, former editor of Cosmopolitan Judy Goss, as well as many more industry experts. Beverly Peele, former Supermodel, actress, rose to fame in the late 1980s and 1990s, appearing mostly in Mademoiselle and Elle magazine. She appeared on about a dozen fashion magazine covers. Beverly made the cover of Vogue and Seventeen magazine numerous times during her modeling career. Tyron Barrington, former top model agent TYRON BARRINGTON, now a leading fashion Producer & Casting Director for Fortune 500 companies such as AVON MARK Cosmetics, TARGET, BMW, L’OREAL FERIA, ELLE, etc. He’s helped built some of the biggest names in fashion and entertainment, including leading man Matthew Fox of ABC-TV “LOST”, TYSON BECKFORD, CARRIE OTIS, KIMORA LEE SIMMONS, to name a few, and has been featured on ABC TV News program NIGHTLINE. He has negotiated every top contract in fashion from Calvin Klein, Versace, Gucci, YSL, Chanel and Prada. His departure in 2003 as an agent made the pages of the NY Post newspaper not once but twice. He went on to becoming a leading casting director for clients such as L’oreal Feria, Levi’s, Target, Carter’s, Osh Kosh B’Gosh, etc. to name a few and currently produces for the iconic American brand Avon “Mark” producing for such celebrities as Lauren Conrad (MTV ‘The Hills’) and Ashley Greene (Twilight series). www.barringtonmgt.com Markus Klinko, Photographer and TV Personality French-Hungarian Markus Klinko was born in Switzerland, the son of a French Horn player, and began piano at 3. He spent his teens studying harp in Paris at the National Conservatory. Markus had an illustrious career as one of the world’s preeminent classical harp soloists. He was the first harpist with a major recording label contract, and released award-winning albums for EMI Classic, and played concerts around the globe. In 1994, after receiving the “Grand Prix du Disque” (European equivalent to a Grammy) for his last recording with the Paris Opera Bastille Orchestra, Markus decided to follow his passion to begin a career in photography. Two weeks later he met Indrani Pal-Chaudhuri and they began their extraordinary relationship and creative collaboration that is now known around the world. www.markusklinko-indrani.com Judy Goss, TV Host, Author, Entrepreneur, began her successful career in the entertainment world as a high fashion model for Ford Models in New York City where she traveled extensively around the world appearing in campaigns such as Armani, L’Oreal and Nivea. After modeling, she became a highly regarded model agent at two of the world’s leading modeling agencies, New York Models and Ford NY. After working as an agent she went on to become an editor for Cosmopolitan then More Magazines. After two months with More, she was named their national media spokesperson interviewing notable women such as former first lady Laura Bush, Barbara Corcoran, Nora Ephron, Jean Chatzky and many more, along with traveling the country making TV appearances for More’s Nationwide Model Search. Judy is constantly seen on countless TV networks nationwide including ABC, NBC & CBS TV as a “Lifestyle Expert.” Judy hosted “Women Power” for News Butterfly TV which aired on Time Warner, and most recently More Magazine’s Reinvention Convention for nationally acclaimed Better TV as well as “City Buzz” and “The Cooking Show”. She is also the author of “Break Into Modeling for Under $20” published by St. Martin’s Press. www.judygoss.com “The Business of Fashion Models 2012” will be held at: The Colony Theatre 1040 Lincoln Road Miami Beach, FL 33139 Saturday, July 21st, 2012 12 – 5pm Ticket Cost: $75 The Event will SELL OUT. Tickets and more information available at: www.mife.biz www.eventbrite.com http://www.facebook.com/MIFEevent www.twitter.com/MIFEevent

Culture, Film, Showbiz

Acting 101 – The Actor’s Resource

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The ACTOR’S Resource Training The Acting School of South Florida Lori Wyman Casting TV/Film Auditioning Weekend Workshop Headshots Bob Lasky Paul Greco Agency List SAG Franchised Benz Model-Talent Agency 2211 7TH AVENUE TAMPA, FL 33605 813-242-4400 Diamond Agency, Inc. The 160 INTERNATIONAL PARKWAY SUITE 150 HEATHROW, FL 32746 407-830-4040 Elite Miami Model & Talent Agency 119 WASHINGTON AVE SUITE 501 MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139 305-674-9500 Gilla Roos Miami 1000 5TH ST STE 203 MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139 305-357-0601 Greer Models and Talent LLC, Karen 20205 NE 15TH COURT MIAMI, FL 33179 954-347-2486 Level Model and Talent Inc 12807 W HILLSBOROUGH AVE TAMPA, FL 33635 813-814-4944 Martin & Donalds Talent Agency 2131 HOLLYWOOD BLVD STE 304 HOLLYWOOD, FL 33020 954-921-2427 Runways, The Talent Group Inc. 1688 MERIDIAN AVENUE, MIAMI BEACH, FL 33139 305-673-8245 Stellar Talent Agency 3001 W HALLANDALE BEACH BLVD, STE 303 HALLANDALE, FL 33009 954-241-7376 Unions Actor’s Equity SAG-AFTRA

Events

18th Annual InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball

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On June 7, InterContinental Miami hosted its annual kickoff celebration In honor of the upcoming 18th Annual InterContinental Miami Make-A-Wish Ball. The exclusive gathering of this pure philanthropic and charitable pursuit included South Florida’s leading philanthropists, and featured exciting announcements in anticipation of about this year’s India-themed Ball, to be held on Saturday, November 3. “I am honored to be a part of a mission that has impacted so many lives,” said Robert Hill, Ball Host and General Manager of InterContinental Miami. “As a result of 17 nights of fundraising, the hotel and Foundation have together raised enough funds to grant 2,300 Wishes for children with life-threatening medical conditions across South Florida. It is because of this unique 17-year partnership, the committee’s passion for the cause and our generous donors’ unwavering support that we have made – and will continue – to make the Ball one of the most anticipated and successful fundraising events of the year.” Shareef Malnik, Ball Chairman and proprietor of  The Forge Restaurant | Wine Bar, lead the evening’s anticipated moment with news on the Ball’s latest endeavor, the “Chairman’s Challenge.” “As Chairman of the Ball, it is my mission to find new and innovative ways to take our fundraising efforts to the next level,” said Malnik. “As part of the ‘Chairman’s Challenge,’ I have for the past eight months challenged some of the community’s leading philanthropists and businesses to underwrite the cost of the Ball for the next five years. I am thrilled to announce that to date, I have received an impressive 14 commitments and am confident six more outstanding individuals will rise to the challenge before November 3, marking yet another incredible milestone.” Norman Wedderburn, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Southern Florida continued, “I am truly touched by the support we continue to receive from our community. It is because of these generous individuals that we continue to break records and achieve fundraising milestones year after year. I would like to give special thanks to Shareef Malnik and Gabrielle Anwar, star of USA Network’s ‘Burn Notice’ and the 2012 Ball’s celebrity auctioneer, who together not only conceived the ‘Chairman’s Challenge,’ but are also the first donors of the Challenge.” Speaking to the impact of a Wish, Trevor Daycock, brother of Wish Child Emily and volunteer intern at Make-A-Wish Southern Florida, recounted his sister’s battle with epilepsy and the renewed sense of happiness and hope the Foundation provided his family by granting her wish to travel to London. Notable guests included the Founding Benefactors Howard and Barbara Glicken; former Make-A-Wish Foundation Chairmen of The Board Robby Elias and Bert deArmas; Star Benefactor James Ferraro; philanthropist Sanford Ziff and wife Baroness Beatrice Clancy; Antonio Misuraca, Michael Capponi; and Monica Heftler; Bonnie Eletz; owners of Levinson Jewelers, Mark and Robin Levinson.

Health & Fitness

Bikini Body Beverages

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How To Drink Your Way Slim And Sexy By Ingrid Macher Summer Issue 2012     Now that beach season is in full swing, it’s time to bring out the bikinis. This can be either good news or bad news for you, depending on how you’ve treated your body over the past year.  If you made healthy living a priority and have that slim and sexy body all ready to go, you probably can’t wait to show it off. If on the other hand, you still have a few pounds to lose, then you’re probably dreading the fact the clothes are shrinking smaller and there’s less fabric to hide behind. But you shouldn’t worry. It’s a long summer and you still have time.  If you’re eating right and exercising but still not seeing the results you want on the scale(or in the mirror), what I’m about to share can make an immediate difference in getting you a beach body you can be proud of. See, just eating all the right foods isn’t enough to drop those stubborn pounds. The foods you eat only make up half of what you consume. The other half comes from what you drink. And if you make the poor beverage choices most people make, those calories can add up fast and stunt your weight loss efforts. Especially now, as the weather gets hotter and we have to drink more often just to stay hydrated. So while it’s great you decided to pass on that greasy cheeseburger for a healthy chicken salad, it’s all wasted if you’re washing it down with a sugary soda. By making the wrong choices, you can literally be washing away all hope of ever getting that head-turning beach body. What are the wrong choices? Well, first and foremost, you want to avoid all sugary drinks. This includes soda, sports drinks, and iced tea. It also includes all the high-sugar fruit juices that are more like liquid candy than they are actual fruit.  These drinks are all incredibly high in calories, with most of those calories coming from simple sugar. This spikes insulin, wreaks havoc on your blood sugar, and is easily stored as fat. However, don’t think you can just drink the “Lite”, “sugar-free” or “diet” versions of these drinks. While having much less sugar, these drinks are full of toxic artificial sweeteners that mimic its effects. They also cause sugar cravings, making it much harder for you to eat healthy. You’re going to also want to avoid drinks loaded with caffeine. This includes coffee and other energy drinks (many of which are also loaded with sugar). These stimulants stress your adrenal glands. They also dehydrate you, making it much harder for you to shed the pounds. Yes, I know they provide a short-term energy boost, but this is almost always followed by a crash. You also need to limit your consumption of alcohol. I know it’s not what you want to hear, and the occasional drink is fine, but not while you’re trying to lose weight. Alcohol also dehydrates you, makes you crave junk food, and impairs your judgment. Plus, when you take into account all the high-sugar, high-calorie mixers used in most drinks, it becomes a two-headed monster of bikini body destruction. So, what should you drink? Well, the obvious choice is water. It makes up around 70% of our bodies and is needed by all of our cells to function. It has 0 calories, keeps you hydrated, and helps eliminate toxins. Plus, if you drink it cold, it burns fat! A study has shown just by drinking eight glasses of ice cold water per day, you’ll burn 7.3 extra pounds of fat per year! Water is that special. If you find it boring or tasteless, try drinking it with a squirt of lemon or lime. Another great drink is hibiscus tea, also known as “Jamaican water.” It comes from the flower of the Hibiscus tree. It’s rich in nutrients and has a great natural fruity flavor. Hibiscus tea has been shown to lower blood pressure as well as bloating, giving you the appearance of a slimmer waistline. If you feel you need an extra boost of energy, you should try oolong tea, which is a healthy substitute for coffee. In addition to its great taste, it has been shown to increase our rate of fat burning by 12%. In fact, its metabolism boosting effects are an incredible 250% more effective than green tea, which is known for its weight loss effects. Don’t underestimate how important the liquids you’re drinking are to your appearance. By eliminating all those empty calories from unhealthy drinks, you’re giving your body the boost it needs to shed the fat and finally form the slim and sexy beach body guaranteed to impress.  www.burn20.com

Fashion, Fashion 101

NADJA ATWAL ON FASHION

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Summer Issue 2012 Nadja Atwal is one of those rare people who are a jack of all trades and master of several. The six foot tall former beauty queen and fashion model, who studied psychology and life coaching, became a foreign correspondent and media expert. She is a lifestyle and PR mastermind, owner of Pole Position Management working with supermodels, celebrities and brands lining up for her guidance. She recently co-produced a feature film with Eva Longoria based on a bestseller novel which helps people to be successful at online dating. She is a passionate activist against child trafficking and pro animal rights, published writer and photographer, yet says being married is in the end what means everything to her. Her husband is a young, handsome scientist and Professor for genetic cancer research. She is a mom to 6 month old Alexus who is one of the most booked baby models in New York. For Miami Shoot magazine, she sat down to guide us through the style jungle of this summer. Undoubtedly we are facing one big summer “dictate” ; skinny jeans in bright colors. I don’t mind the color aspect, BUT, while skinny jeans don’t look good on real skinny people (jeans do require a butt), they don’t work at all for size 12 and above. So given that the average American is supposedly a size 14, one would expect to find people wearing colour-popping skintight stuff to be a rarity. Instead, it has become a uniform and white noise for my eyes.  Plus the new ultra-flat ballerina shoe trend (which really only looks good on ballerina-like ladies in the end) doesn’t help here as it makes the legs look unnecessarily shorter and thicker. I’m all for color, but find there are sexier ways to flaunt yellow, bright pink and green than in something that makes you look like a cartoon sausage.  By the time the Miami summer hits its high notes, jeans are too much fabric anyway. The way I have been flaunting my curves since spring in all types of colors are the beautiful shapely polo shirts from the Rugby collection of Ralph Lauren. I even went that far to order one of the Polo mini dresses with my first name initial “N” on them and wore those over dark straight leg jeans with high heels to a birthday party. I landed tons of compliments because of the formfitting shape and enough buttons to look less polo match and more  ‘hello gorgeous’. A stylist then told me that shirts with initials are what all of Milan is currently ‘tottalli crrrrazy” about. I had no idea but welcomed the Italian solidarity with my taste… After all, I never see more well-dressed people than in Italy. Another great way to flash some color is via accessories. When we throw on that white tank top or black little dress, these new types of scarf-necklaces and cuffs (generally made of classic t-shirt fabric) look effortlessly stylish. There are many labels to choose from – I went with the Necklush. The sexiest summer dresses for the night out have the retro factor.  I wore 50s style way before MAD MEN was around and one label that delivers the best retro glam for unbelievably low prices is Stop Staring (www.stopstaringclothing.com). When you look at all the celebs that wear their designs to movie premieres, no one has to feel odd to show up anywhere high profile in a 150 dollar dress. If you prefer an upgrade to first class, then check out Roland Mouret  – his yellow O’Hara dress tattooed itself into my mind. But lets talk beach and swimwear. Labels like Beachbunny Swimwear have shown us for years how we can turn a bikini into a major bedroom attraction. The lingerie-swimwear hybrid trend is one of the best fashion ideas in decades. Even in New York I‘ve seen women sporting bikini tops under their shirts and blouses – and no, I’m not talking The Hamptons – but Soho! In fact swimwear has become so versatile, it should be called “everywear”. Now something that may seem to lack practicality but surely has that head-turner effect when you lounge all cool by the pool, are the crochet-overlay one pieces by Robin Piccone. I got this great shot of topmodel Elaine Alden posing in it and tried it on myself. It’s more comfortable than I thought and yes, turns more heads than a tennis match. I do like when fashion pulls double duty – my favorite items are those that look fabulous and have a part or all of the proceeds go to a great cause. The new must haves are the  FUR SUX  t- shirts and tank tops from my favorite t-shirt label David & Goliath in support for PETA.  And since it is never too early to teach your child respect for animals, the label was EQ enough to also provide cute onesies and footies for the little ones. I simply could not resist and got my baby boy one in every color and included a photo I shot of him in the green one.  Simply an adorable design that fights the immense cruelty and endless pain that animals have to endure when being killed for the senseless fur industry. Finally, the one must have of the summer is: a sexy tunic. There is stunning stuff from Melissa Odabash to Zara, but I’ve never found this tunic that was able to go from day to night, beach to beach party, plane to poolside, business to pleasure.  In general, too many designers focus too much on cleavage and not enough on shoulder – which is the far classier concept for seduction. If I am cut out down to Brazil, that tunic will indeed only serve as a cover up on the beach. That is why I love the off-the shoulder style which is sexy, yet classy enough to go anywhere. And since I could not find the very tunic with all the versatility

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