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Health & Fitness

Looking For A Better Love Life? It May Be Right Under Your Nose!

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By Dr. Thomas Connelly Summer Issue 2012       As we all know, when it comes to love, relationships, and even sex, being physically attractive to our partner is an important criterion. Yeah, you can “buy” attractiveness to a degree – the pole dancers at “Foxy’s Fun House” will pretty much make Quasimodo feel like a handsome stud – but for this article, we’ll focus more on actual attractiveness vs. the kind seen through the green haze of dollar bills. When people think of physical attractiveness, there’s a certain part that nature plays – some people are just more attractive than others in a “natural” sense. But even then, almost anyone can look “good enough” with some effort. Exercise, cleanliness, good grooming habits, clean clothing and shoes, and well maintained hair are steps anyone can take to look “better”. But you know, one of the most important things often goes overlooked – your teeth. And here’s the big thing about teeth: they might not be the first thing one notices, but they are probably one of the biggest deal-breakers when it comes to dating, romance, and sex. Not having the nicest shirt in the world may not matter so much (especially since your date may be picturing you without it anyway.) But enter the dating pool sporting a brown smile, missing or rotted teeth, or an infected tooth giving off an odor? Ugh… watch the opposite sex run for the hills. (Before I move on, I want to state that even though I’m focusing on single people and dating, this information is also for people already in relationships. Trust me, husbands and wives/boyfriends and girlfriends are just as affected by bad teeth. So if you aren’t “getting enough”, maybe something with the toothbrush isn’t in order.) Ok, so what makes for a good set of datable teeth? Well, there are a few things 1. The biggest factor in teeth and relationships is cleanliness. Brushing and flossing everyday will go a long way in ensuring that your teeth aren’t going to keep you from corralling the person of your dreams. While there are many more things people do to beautify their smiles, brushing and flossing daily are the basic building blocks that everyone can participate in. Also, it goes without saying that avoiding smoking, and limiting staining beverages like coffee can also help quite a bit. 2. The next step after basic brushing and flossing is seeing your dentist regularly and getting the dental work you need done. This means getting cavities filled, and it means getting those root canals, crowns, bridges, and implants when they are needed. There is nothing more unappealing than an infected or dead tooth front and center (or, even worse, no tooth at all.) Plus, besides the appearance factor, having healthy teeth provides a wealth of other health benefits. 3. Next up is straight and properly spaced teeth. Now, I am not suggesting outright perfection is needed here: in all honesty, most people need not be too concerned with a perfect smile in this regard. However, that said, teeth that are all over the place won’t be doing you many favors, either. 4. Lastly, once the above three issues are handled, the next step for some people is teeth whitening. This gives one that “movie-star smile”, and can really make a difference. With the advances made in the field of cosmetic dentistry in the last few years, there are very few reasons to not be able to find some type of assistance to restore some dazzle to your teeth. As these practices become more common, they also become more affordable to the public, which makes cosmetic dentistry a benefit that almost anyone can enjoy. ______________________________________________________ Outside of physical looks, there are also other factors to consider regarding this issue. Having a set of bad teeth can lead to a lot of embarrassment and stress in a person. People with bad teeth usually know they have bad teeth. This can lead to a number of problematic symptoms, such as low-self esteem, withdrawing from social activities, or even a reluctance or total resistance to smiling. People simply do not feel good about themselves when they know there is an obvious issue that leads to rejection or social awkwardness. It’s not the 1800’s anymore: having a good-looking set of teeth has become a standard in today’s social circles. In addition, having a set of healthy, white teeth exudes an air of confidence, makes a great first impression, and has been proven in studies to increase a person’s chance of success with the opposite sex. Basic things such as brushing and flossing, and even avoiding things such as smoking and keeping coffee to a minimum can go a long way in helping one score. Hey, there is always a chance for romance as long as people take care of themselves. With a little bit of prevention, and being proactive when a problem does arise, hooking up with that dream date is just a smile away.

Fashion, Fashion 101

Evelyne Verpaalen brings European fashion to the USA

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Summer Issue 2012 MSM: Can you tell us a little about your career as a model? EV: When I was fifteen I was spotted by a model agent from Amsterdam and was offered a contract with them. I didn’t have the aspiration to be a model but since I didn’t know exactly what I wanted to do with my life, it was a great chance for me to take a little time to explore and see the world. After graduating I started modeling internationally and lived in Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Germany and London. Four years ago I signed with Ford Models and since then I have been living in Amsterdam, New York and Miami. I love the USA, but I also can’t say goodbye to my roots and family/ friends from Holland. It’s the perfect balance to live in both. Clients include Coca Cola, Special K, Target, Livera Lingerie, Elegance, Talkies Magazine, Nouveau, Filippa K, Wrangler, Perfectly Basics, Marks & Spencer, Elle, Marie Claire, FHM, Boots Health & Beauty, Flair, Bella and She Magazine. MSM: What inspired you to import a boot collection? EV: I first saw the L’diR boots while I was modeling in Italy and had never seen anything like these boots before, so I had to buy them. When I would wear my boots, people asked me where I had bought them and when I told them that they were only sold in little boutiques in Italy the people always reacted a bit disappointed. I contacted the designers and now I sell the L’diR boots in my online store www.eveintheusa.com I am also the agent of the brand for South Florida, so other stores can carry the boots too. Each pair is handmade in Italy and I love the ‘secret heel’ inside the leather boot. I do not design the boots myself, but I do give advise to the brand on the trends that would go well with the US customer. MSM: How do you balance your career as a model and your business? EV: Modeling is a lot of traveling and waiting, so in my ‘waiting moments’ I work on my site, shipping orders, keeping updates and responding to requests etc. During the traveling for my modeling I usually spot the trends and discover new brands. I love unique pieces that you don’t find everywhere. Good quality, yet affordable and trendy. An online store sounds easy but it takes a lot of time, sometimes I fall asleep with my laptop still on my lap. MSM: What plans do you have in store for your company? Can we expect to see a store in Miami? EV: First focus is to expand the website of www.eveintheusa.com. Besides L’diR boots I now carry bracelets from Brazil and I am really excited to have the label Fab. I love their bags and accessories. They are very popular in Europe and I’m a fan of their designs and colors.  I just ordered new collections and I have connected with great new designers and I can’t wait to add all these exciting brands to my webstore. In the future I definitely see an Eveintheusa store as a possibility. I would love to mix a bit of Dutch hospitality in with it: Shopping and Stroopwafels (my favorite dutch sirop waffles) or something! MSM: What can we look forward to in both your modeling career and career as an entrepreneur? EV: More fun stuff, in front of the camera and online! www.eveintheusa.com www.zoenyc.com  

Beauty, Body

Maximiliano Palacio

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Captain of the CREED fragrance company polo team 2012. The team plays in the US, England and Argentina.  Based in Paris, CREED is the world’s only privately held luxury fragrance dynasty passed from father to son since 1760, serving more than eight royal houses and leaders in every field for over 250 years. www.creedboutique.com     ROYAL-OUD    2.5 oz, $300 Available at: www.neimanmarcus.com    

Beauty, Skin Care

Summer Beauty Secrets

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By Samantha Marie Summer Issue 2012       I encourage you to always have products with SPF accessible, even when you go outside to the mailbox. I’d often neglect to wear sunscreen, because I developed irritation from products containing fragrance, and high amounts of alcohol. It is very difficult to find skin care products that are suitable for ultra sensitive skin. Once I discovered a few products that worked well with my skin type, it made a huge difference overall. I find my skin is more radiant and smooth. How often do you wear sunscreen? Is your answer, sometimes? or never? The following text, provided by various sources, explains the importance of wearing sun screen. According to the CDC : Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States. The two most common types of skin cancer—basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas—are highly curable. However, melanoma, the third most common skin cancer, is more dangerous. About 65%–90% of melanomas are caused by exposure to ultraviolet (UV) light. What is  Ultraviolet (UV) Light?  UV Rays are an invisible kind of radiation that comes from the sun, tanning beds, and sunlamps. UV rays can penetrate and change skin cells. I can assure you this piece of information is more than enough to convince me to wear SUNSCREEN! Here is some great advice provided by Lawrence Gibson, M.D., a dermatologist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. •Avoid the sun during peak hours. Generally, this is between 10 a.m and 4 p.m. — regardless of season. These are prime hours for exposure to skin-damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, even on overcast days. •Wear protective clothing. This includes pants, shirts with long sleeves, and sunglasses. Top it off with a wide-brimmed hat. In addition, consider investing in special sun-protective clothing for golf, gardening, walking, running — even swimming. •Use sunscreen. Liberal use of sunscreen is a key part of any program to protect yourself from the sun. •Apply generous amounts of sunscreen to dry skin 30 minutes before you go outdoors. •Use sunscreen on all skin surfaces that will be exposed to sun — especially your face, ears, hands, arms and lips. If you don’t have much hair on your head, apply sunscreen to the top of your head or wear a hat. •Coat your skin well and rub sunscreen in thoroughly. •Reapply sunscreen every two hours — more often if you’re perspiring. •Reapply sunscreen immediately after swimming. •Remember that sand, water and snow reflect sunlight and make it even more important to use sunscreen. •Since UVA rays penetrate glass and clouds, use sunscreen even when it’s cloudy or you’re indoors but in rooms with lots of windows. To understand more about sunscreen options please visit the following link: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/best-sunscreen/MY01350 Here is a list of sunscreen products that I use regularly containing SPF: • EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 – This product is Noncomedogenic, paraben-free, fragrance-free and sensitivity-free. What I love most about this product is it calms and protects sensitive, acne-prone skin. It is a very lightweight, oil-free formula leaves no residue on skin’s surface, and you can wear it under makeup. I encourage models to apply this product prior to photoshoots. I find my skin is less irritated after the application of makeup products used at shoots when I apply this product. The product creates a barrier between your skin and the makeup products, that will reduce the intensity of any irritation or break outs from miscellaneous makeup products. •NARS Pure Sheer SPF Lip Treatment This product comes in a variety of shades, so you can choose one that is practically invisible, one that offers subtle hint of color, or one that will enhance any lip color you put on underneath. I try often to use this underneath and on top of colors makeup artists apply to my lips during photo shoots, because of its super moisturizing benefits. Certain lip liners and lip stains/sticks can cause your lips to become dry and chapped.  Vitamin E is infused in the lip treatment, polar berries and açai oil to provide antioxidants and long-lasting hydration; A great product to use after applications of harsh products. • Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist Sunblock SPF 45 This product is great for those with sensitive skin because it is waterproof, sweatproof, non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores), and oil-free. I mist this on my legs, arms, shoulders, and neck every day. Even if I am only driving in my car, I still spray any part of my upper body that is exposed. The uv rays will penetrate right through the car window, even windows that are tinted. The product features Helioplex®, that provides superior balanced broad-spectrum protection against UVA-aging and UVB-burning rays in an ultra-light. The non-greasy finish is another reason why I prefer using this product, especially when I spray it on my arms, and hands. I would love to hear from you! If you want to ask about any products or share your experiences with new products, send an email to: mail@samanthaspage.com

Accessories, Fashion

MJ BARTON – A Girl We Can’t Help but “Pick” Out of the Crowd

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By Reagan Lightsey Photo Credit: Crafted by light Summer Issue 2012   When I met MJ Barton for coffee on Lincoln Road, I had an idea of what I was expecting; but, when I sat down with the smart, ambitious—not to mention downright pretty—Chicago native and creator of Electric Picks, I quickly found out that she isn’t your run-of-the-mill trendy jewelry designer. A graduate of Arizona State University, MJ got a job (by accident, no less) in the Public Relations department at Ocean Drive Magazine. From there, she began working with and eventually planning and directing charity events throughout Miami. RL: “So, from your own event planning company to jewelry design…did you always know this was what you eventually wanted to do?” MJB: “No, I actually—I know this sounds crazy—I had a dream about a guitar pick in a bracelet while I was living in Miami. That’s when I decided to move to New York and pursue jewelry design.” RL: “That’s a pretty brave move—just going for it like that…” MJB: “I know! But, I thought, for fashion that’s really where you have to be, LA or New York.” RL: “But you like to move around a lot, right?” MJB: “I do. I like to say I have led a bit of a gypsy lifestyle simply because I’ve lived a number of places in a pretty short period of time—Chicago, Arizona, Ireland, Miami, and now New York.” RL: “I read somewhere that you grew up playing the piano…so why the guitar pick as the driving force of your jewelry?”   MJB: “I have a mutual love for jewelry and music…I played the piano for eleven years, but I have to say the guitar is my favorite instrument.” RL: “Do you play?” MJB: “Ha-ha! I took lessons for four years, but I wasn’t that good,” she added, probably all-too modestly. RL: “Who are your musical influences? Who inspires you?” MJB: “I love Bruce Springsteen and The Roots—I think they’re such amazing musicians! And Carlos Santana is my favorite guitarist; he’s amazing! But I really love music in general: classic rock, jazz, and hip-hop music—they are all part of a universal language that speaks to everyone.” MJ takes a sip of coffee and the rows of beaded, guitar pick-accented bracelets shift down her arm. The edgy jewelry takes on a cool, sophisticated, rocker-chic look on her tiny wrist. In my mind’s eye I begin to envision everyone from Kate Moss to Keith Richards sporting the crystallite, skull-laden pieces. RL: “So…back to your big move… you just up and moved to New York; what was that experience like—working to break into a pretty tough industry?” MJB: “Ok, well, I moved in May and I had my first sale in July—” RL: “You mean LAST May? And you already have Victoria’s Secret Angels and pro-football players (Nina Agdal and the Miami Dolphin’s own tight end Anthony Fasano, just to name a few) wearing your jewelry?” MJB: “Well, it was completely organic growth. It was sort of serendipitous the way that people came into my life. They all taught me so much about the industry along the way. And I began to take classes. Also, I began selling the bracelets on FAB.com.  That’s where Urban Outfitters saw me.” RL: “Tell me about Urban Outfitters. What was your reaction when they picked up your line?” MJB: “Oh, I was completely floored. We just launched Electric Picks at the end of September. Urban Outfitters said they wanted orders in time for Christmas. Then they sold out! They just recently reordered, so we will continue to work with them.” RL: “That’s pretty huge. Where do you see the line going—a.k.a., what can we expect out of Electric Picks?” MJB: “Of course I’d like to see the line expand…” RL: “I for one would love to see you do t-shirts eventually—” MJB: “Wow… (MJ laughs) Maybe? What you can expect is the eventual expansion to necklaces.” RL: “I can’t wait!”—And I seriously can’t, because I am already in love with the bracelets’ rocker-chic vibe—“My favorite so far is the Joplin (black beading with a hot pink skull and a fleur-de-lis guitar pick). MJB: “Really?!” (MJ grins and reaches into her bag.) “That’s awesome, because that is just like the one I brought you!” And this girl is for real! She reaches across the table and hands me what has now become one of my very favorite accessories—which, I have literally worn every other day since our interview: the I-WANT-CANDY black onyx bracelet. It’s a great example of what her line stands for: edgy, modern, fashion-forward conversation pieces. So, if you’re like us and simply can’t wait to get your hands on some “Rock n’ Roll for Your Wrist,” as MJ puts it, you can find her collection at Zoe NYC at 19th and Collins or at Therapy and the W Hotel. Otherwise, you can check out the full line at www.electricpicks.com. Either way, these pieces will certainly help you be “pick[ed]” out of the crowd.  

Fashion, Fashion 101

THE HEAT IS ON

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By Isabel Salazar Photo by Jason Basset Summer Issue 2012     Are you ready to start swimsuit shopping? Summer is here and the HEAT is on. Before you hit your favorite swimsuit shop, you must know what styles and trends are hot this summer. Swimsuits this season are fun, sexy, playful, modern and a bit sassy. There are lots to choose from whether you’re a bold trendsetter or a modern lover of the latest color palette. Pinks are strong same as all shades of blue like ultramarine, royal and indigo. Other colors to look for are mint green, soft pink, coral, and the always trendy black and white. Tangerine is definitely the color of the year, whether you go for soft “fruity” hues like melon and peach. All bikinis aren’t itsy bitsy this year; one of the hottest swimwear trends is the high-waisted bikini. I am particularly not a fan of this trend, but the most conservative ladies appreciate it. Please keep in mind your body shape before choosing a swimsuit. Based on your height, weight and skin tone, certain suits types will work better. If you are PETITE, diagonal stripes are the way to go. If you are AVERAGE HEIGHT, solid colors work best. TALL, you will look great no matter what. Supermodel you!! Vertical or horizontal stripes will work. SLIM? Light colors a must. If you are small on top use ruffles to your advantage by adding volume at the top. If you are top heavy use ruffles on the bottom to balance your hips with your bust. For the fuller figure- embrace the vintage trend, halters are a great choice. * Animal print, leopard, tiger, snake… no matter the species, animal prints are bold and bright this season. * Crochet, inspired by the 1970’s, crochet is certainly making a comeback this summer. * Fringe, if you are looking for a new two-piece, try bandeau triangle or halter tops embellished with fringe. * Color- blocking is definitely the most trendy of the season, you can mix and match separates that you already own, so don’t be afraid to mix colors. If you want to emphasize the bust and de-emphasize the hips, select a darker solid bottom and a lightear floral or animal print top. Two-pieces are still hot but we’ve seen more one-pieces, monokinis and tankinis dominating the fashion runways this year. Go for electric colors, shiny textures, exotic prints that make us think of far away places… Bora Bora? All these HOT SEXY makes for plenty of motivation to get you started on your summer work out pronto!!  

Beauty, Body

BOND NO. 9 – MSM One on One with Laurice Rahme

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By Sandra Mateu Summer Issue 2012       In homage to the city where anything is possible, artist and founder Laurice Rahme created a collection of fragrances that give every neighborhood of New York City a scent of its own. Bond No.9 is a brand that brings back the art aspect of perfume-making, while developing fragrances that go hand in hand with the ever-changing world of today. Wall Street, Chinatown, New Haarlem and Brooklyn, just to name a few, already have a perfume of its own. Each of them offers a taste of its people, its food, and its culture with a touch of progressiveness typical of the city that doesn’t sleep.  Bond No.9 offers a modern proposal by creating fragrances not only for men or women, but also unisex and “by making scents contemporary by adding a twist to the classic fragrance notes,” as her creator carefully explained. Rahme, who has an extensive and impressive background in the beauty industry having worked for Lancome, Annick Goutal and Creed, thought that New York City needed to be celebrated. She started her mission in 2003 by opening a boutique in NoHo, New York. “The name of our brand comes from our first boutique opened on 9 Bond Street. I wanted to honor every neighborhood of NYC and since I know the City very well, I started pairing their scents such as their delicious food, especially desserts and spices, to their location and creating a fragrance to celebrate it,” explained Rahme. While sitting at the second floor of Saks Fifth Avenue – Dadeland Mall in Miami, Florida, Laurice shows me a beautiful collection of gorgeous bottles of Bond No.9 and lets me try on Central Park West, a fragrance that comes with a cute necklace/bracelet and rose pin. As Rahme explained, Central Park West consists of “Narcissus mingled with tangy ylang ylang and a pinch of piquant pepper; a beckoning white-petal mélange and majestic gardenia.” She also tells me about their new scent Sag Harbor coming out on Memorial Day. “Sag Harbor is the only marine oud on the market. It is an easy going, sophisticated and enticingly beautiful fragrance,” said Rahme. Laurice came to Miami this May 11th and 12th for a special event at Saks Fifth Avenue where she not only promoted her fragrances, but also autographed bottles. This event donated 10% of the sales to three community organizations: Jewish Community Services Shalom Bayit, Women’s Fund of Miami Dade and La Liga Contra el Cancer (The League against Cancer). At the end of the interview, I asked Laurice if Bond No.9 had any plans of expanding her fragrance collection to other cities, and she proudly responded: “New York City deserves this celebration, especially with everything it has gone through. We want to stick to our mission and infuse the island of Manhattan with delicious scents.” Captivated by the enthusiasm and good energy of the conversation I dared to ask one more question. Hypothetically speaking, I said to Rahme, if there was a remote possibility of creating a fragrance for the city of Miami, what would it smell like? She laughed and responded without hesitation: “Ohhhh It would smell very, very sexy dear.” www.bondno9.com

Health & Fitness, Healthy Recipes

Healthy Summer Recipes – Tropical Chicken

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By S.D’Giff TROPICAL CHICKEN *Recommended to serve on a bed of yellow or brown rice*     Ingredients • 4 (3 oz) chicken breasts • 1/2 cup coconut lite milk • 1 can (20 oz) Dole Pineapple Slices • 2 tbsp of sugar (sugar in the raw is my preference) • 1 tsp salt • 1 cup chicken broth • 1 tbsp of rum (or rum extract) • 1 tbsp lemon juice • 1/2 tsp thyme Directions 1. Heat large pan on stove with olive oil and add chicken breasts once heated. 2. Pour 1 cup of chicken broth over chicken breasts. 3. Add sugar, salt, lemon juice, and thyme. 4. Once the chicken is cooked pour coconut milk and 1/4 cup of    pineapple juice over chicken and let simmer for 2 minutes. 5.Garnish each chicken breast with a pineapple slice.

Smiling woman enjoying a glass of orange juice in a bright kitchen, embracing a healthy lifestyle.
Body, Health & Fitness

5 Tips to Maintain Your Weight Loss FOR GOOD

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By Lifetime Mom Melissa Chapman We’ve all been there– in fact I’ve been there many times. I’d embark on some sort of crash fad diet and lose a solid 10 to 15 pounds. Of course once I stopped drinking the shakes and staying on said diet, those pounds came right back on, and fast, and I felt like a complete and utter failure. And yes, much to my chagrin I have repeated this vicious cycle of losing and then gaining the weight back at least a handful of times and it’s never very pretty. Somehow, once I got married and had kids my post c-section muffin top, while unsightly, was not as high on my list of priorities as other pressing things like feeding my anorexic dog, running my kids to their gym classes (I know how ironic) or just keeping the house from falling down around me. Life in general just completely railroaded me into a routine of taking care of every one and thing except for myself. But I finally decided it was time. My turning point came when my daughter asked me if I wanted to start shopping at Lane Bryant (not that there’s anything wrong with that) and I realized I just didn’t feel good. And it’s a not about a goal weight for me– I don’t own a scale, it’s about how I feel in clothes, it’s about wanting to wear clothes and be able to tuck in my shirt. It’s about not dreading THE THOUGHT OF wearing a bathing suit. It’s about feeling lighter which translates into ultimately feeling better. But I also don’t want to just lose weight and then after my fad diet is over and done with, gain it all back. Well according to Ingrid Macher, a certified holistic health coach, personal trainer, and fitness motivator, I don’t have to give up on my body. Macher admits once she met and married her soul mate, she gained 50 pounds of happiness. Fitness was no longer a priority; and after trying everything from extreme exercise routines to dangerous pills and almost every diet she could find, with no results, she figured out her problem – she was missing the most important element of the process – getting the right mindset. Like most people trying to lose weight, she realized she was setting herself up for failure from the start.  So she dedicated her time and effort to staying positive and motivated, and as a result was able to lose 50 pounds of fat in 90 days, and reach a healthy 117 pounds. But most importantly, for the last three and a half years, she’s been able to keep the weight off without even trying due to her new mindset. Of course seeing that she’s been able to maintain this weight loss, is to me, a true measure of her success and so I asked her to  share her top 5 tips for keeping the pounds off. Her advice will resonate whether you’re trying to maintain a weight loss or even if you’re just starting out on your journey to lose weight. 1. Stay positive and always make time for yourself. University studies have shown that having a positive outlook and mental attitude about your health brings greater physical results without even changing your diet or exercise routine! I found this to be the #1 key to losing all those ugly pounds and keeping them off. 2. Have a “cheat day” once a week. Having a cheat day restores your body’s energy levels & kicks it out of starvation mode and back to burning fat, which is what we want right? Knowing that you can have whatever you want 1 day a week also helps you stay motivated the rest of the week. 3. Write down everything you eat, drink, AND how you feel, in a journal. This will make you think twice about cheating on the other 6 days and help you to stay accountable to yourself as well as help you realize how certain foods are affecting you physically and emotionally. 4. Prepare your meals for the week ahead of time – every Sunday can be your preparation day, separate your foods into portions so they are ready to eat throughout the week. This will prevent you from having temptations to make bad decisions for your meals, and it will save you time and money. 5. Find the exercise routine that fits your personality. Getting your exercise in should not be a miserable chore. Find some type of activity that you enjoy and start doing it regularly. Ride bikes with your family, take your pet for a walk, if you like to dance, try Zumba. Be adventurous; don’t be afraid to try new things until you find the one that you love the most. That will give you the drive and enjoyment to stay healthy. _____________________________________________ In addition to these strategies, Macher has found that certain foods can cause a train wreck in your new healthy lifestyle. Products that contain artificial sweeteners, like “diet” sodas and energy drinks, will actually cause you to have MORE cravings because these ingredients cause your body to expect sugar when it’s not receiving it. Additionally, excessive consumption of refined carbohydrates, processed foods, and dairy causes your body to store the excess energy as sugar, which will then turn into fat. But it’s not just food that can make you fat, behaviors in our daily activities that can really sabotage our effort to stay fit include; skipping meals, inadequate sleep, drinking too much alcohol, and the worst offense, having negative people in your life. “The biggest challenge I have found that women face every day is dealing with peer pressure from friends and family that don’t understand that you have a new lifestyle. Some people may even criticize and make negative comments trying to make you feel bad, but you must realize that these actions are only a reflection of their own insecurities,” says Macher.

Events, LIFESTYLE

FLORIDA here we come!!

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Summer is here and you and your family need a vacation, what better place to visit than Florida? Since there are so many places to choose from, the question is where? We are lucky to have the world’s most beautiful beaches and Florida is known for having year-round sunshine.     Miami In Miami you can get the best of both worlds with the beauty of the natural blue beaches as well as the thrills and excitement of urban living by the ocean, including countless clubs for wild nightlife and centers for fashion and entertainment, not to mention plenty of eye candy. The Florida Keys When you think of the Caribbean you think of fruity frozen drinks, warm breezes, clear blue waters and fun sunny beaches. That’s exactly what the Keys are like and you don’t even need a passport. Orlando Walt Disney World It has become one of the top vacation spots in the USA, especially for families, with 5 theme parks, 2 water parks, a shopping district, theme hotels and more. There’s something to do for everyone. Tampa and the Tampa Bay area Despite being overshadowed by attention grabbers, Tampa has grown into an understated, yet continuously growing entertainment destination. While in Tampa visit Busch Gardens and the Aquarium. Naples Beautiful pearly white sand, rolling waves and elegant mansions on millionaire’s row, what else can you ask for. Daytona Beach Twenty-three miles of sparkling white sandy beaches and beautiful blue-green waves, their famous fruity cocktails are a must have. Let’s not forget Palm Island, Cocoa Beach, Captiva, and Boca Raton. Grab your SPF we are ready to go!! By Isabel Salazar

Luxury

Wedding Planner Guide

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          BRIDAL DRESSES Sasha’s Bridal Boutique, LLC Miami, Florida 305-661-0355 www.sashasbridal.com The Bridal Garden – Non Profit NYC 212-252-0661 www.bridalgarden.org BRIDAL FLOWERS Ocean Florist, Inc. 42110 Fisher Island Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33109 305-531-9401 www.oceanflorist.net The Flower Bazaar 920 5th Street Miami Beach, FL 33139 305-604-3433 www.theflowerbazaar.com WEDDING CATERING A Alexander Event 1101 Holland Drive, # 25 Boca Raton, FL 33487 561-243-ALEX www.alexanderevent.com WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY & VIDEOGRAPHY Chris Knight www.chrisknightphoto.com Riki Cheung www.rikicheung.com WEDDING EVENT PLANNING AND Events 10751 SW 102 Ave Miami, Fl 33176 (305) 878-2352 www.andevents.net WEDDING RINGS & JEWELRY Tara Rose – Ring Finger Studio Miami Florida 786-457-9053 www.ringfingerstudio.com WEDDING MAKEUP ARTISTS & HAIR STYLISTS  Jenna Marie Streitenfeld Kiss This Makeup LLC Owner/Multi Media Makeup Artist, Hair Stylist & Beauty Advisor 847-909-5613 www.kissthismakeup.com Miriam Ross-Behar Licensed Makeup Artist/Skin Care Specialist/Hair Stylist/Certified Xtreme Lash Stylist 954-242-2888 www.makeupartistmiriam.com Roma Demartino Hairstylist Licensed Cosmetologist Certified Makeup artist 347-617-7200 www.romademartino.com Renata D. www.rendevouswithbeauty.com 513-545-6583 Josie Miller Makeup & Hair www.josiemiller.com 917-545-9526 Giselle Mendez gismendez@aol.com 239-404-8823

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