MyLooks celebrates the launch of MyLooks Center of Excellence for Cosmetic Surgery in Miami. An exclusive VIP reception took place on Friday, May 10th at the Cruz Building in Coconut Grove. The reception with more than 150 guests was hosted by Dr. Darryl J. Blinksi and exclusively covered by MSM. Photos by Imani Ogden MSM AROUNDTOWN
By Polina Ivko To quote Benjamin Franklin, “One should eat to live, not live to eat.” Since the beginning of time, human society searched for sources and ways of improving their longevity and quality of life. Do you recall the fountain of youth or recent hormone therapies? In the history of modern science there were many successful experiments done to test the effects of nutrition and diet on our health. The recent rave is about calorie restriction. This dietary regimen promises to improve lifespan, promote weight loss, boost body repair function and survival rate after a major trauma or disease. The research on calorie restriction dates back to 1930s. Initially, the studies consisted of experiments on small animals under various nutritional conditions. For example, in 1982 Dr. Donald K. Ingram at the National Institute of Aging, Baltimore, Md., conducted a study in which mice fed every other day lived 82% longer than mice fed every day. Currently, Dr. Luigi Fontana at the Washington University School of Medicine is working with people who switched to a daily calorie restriction diet. It will take many years to get the true results, however, Dr. Fontana already observed some life improvements of the subjects and even calls them “new species.” He predicts that “calorie restricters” lifestyle will change how a human body works and ultimately result in better and longer life. You may have heard of many stars, models and gurus talk not only about what they eat, but also about how much they eat. For instance, a supermodel mentioned in countless interviews that she eats at her stomach’s want, but gives the indulgences up for a few days before or after that. Also, Fauja Singh, marathon runner, is a living proof of calorie restriction benefits. The man is 101 years old who has been active all his life, never had a surgery, has no signs of heart disease and takes no medication. He believes that the secret is in his diet that consists of simple foods and half-portions. In other words, Singh eats half of the amount of calories a regular person consumes. So, what is really happening in your body during fasting that makes you healthier? Scientists at the Whitehead Institute tied cell hyperactivity with mTORC1 (mechanistic target of rapamycin complex 1) which decreased production of ketone, a known sign of aging in mice. When you fast, your blood glucose and insulin levels decrease aiding in mTORC1 inhibition, hence, prolonging your life. Calorie restriction is an up and coming trend in the health and fitness world, that might not have enough scientific evidence yet, but is certainly worth your attention. Take a look around at your friends and family, evaluate their dietary lifestyle and make your own conclusions. http://www.miamishoot.com/msmwinter2012/files/70.html
1. Cleanse your skin with a gentle cleanser and WARM water. A hot shower may feel great during the cold temperatures, but it will destroy the top layer of your skin that helps retain moisture and will dry out your skin even faster. Stay away from soaps that have strong antibacterial ingredients and deodorants that contain skin irritating ingredients. 2. Modify your facial skin care routine by skipping the toners and astringents. These products are for drying out excess oils in the skin and may dry you out further during the winter. Use sparingly in case you do need it. 3. With cold windy dry air and hot heat pounding at your skin daily, moisture is continuously being pulled. Apply moisturizer frequently throughout the day as often as your skin feels tight and dry. 4. Do not ditch your sun protection just because the days are shorter. Using an SPF is important no matter what time of year it is. Use a minimal SPF of 15 to ensure sun protection and re-apply every 1-2 hours. 5. Exfoliating will help clear skin of dead dry cells that build up on your skin’s surface. This will help keep your skin smooth and promote new skin growth. Be sure not to over exfoliate this can damage the new cell growth and decrease the potency of your moisturizer. 6. Don’t forget that your lips have skin too. Exfoliate your pout with a yummy sugar scrub and follow up with a moisturizing lip balm.
Erwin Creed is amongst the current generation of the Creed Perfume house. Now 31, Eriwin is deemed the future head of the House of Creed. Erwin is a true artisan. He has been active alongside his father, master perfumer Oliver Creed, at the age of eight at the fragrance workshop. Erwin’s artistry, flourishes throughout the scents of Himalaya (2002), Original Vetiver (2004), Love in White (2005), Original Santal (2006), limited editions Feuille Verte (2006), Royal Ceylan (2006), Fleur de Gardenia (2006), Virgin Island Water (2007) and Acqua Fiorentina (2009). For over six generations Creed has maintained a clientele of hollywood stars, athletes, recording artists, as well as notable members. http://www.miamishoot.com/msmwinter2012/files/62.html
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
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
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
Hanae Mori No.6 is a scent that awakens your spirit and liberates your soul. The power of the wind and sun combined in No.6 will rejuvenate your mind and body. This fragrance is a divine charitable pursuit. Hanae Mori No.6 is an ode to the butterfly, as well as to the mind. By Samantha Marie 3.4 ounces, $95 Available May 2012 at: www.HanaeMoriParfums.com Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue, Nordstrom’s, select Macy’s, select Lord and Taylor stores. In Canada, Holt Renfrew
Master Perfumer Oliver Creed, has captured the essence of Royalty with White Flowers. Celebrated with hand picked ingredients, offered in a hand blown Pochet glass bottle, White Flowers, A Royal Exclusive. Creed Fragrances has certainly defined the characteristics of White Flowers, with utmost accuracy. 8.4 ounces, $575 Available at: www.creedboutique.com www.neimanmarcus.com www.bergdorfgoodman.com Text by Samantha Marie
by S. D’Giff The essence of copra, lime of the Antilles, white bergamot and mandarin orange from Sicily, captures the resplendency, and the exotic wondrous majesty of a promising love affair. The felicitous pairing of the Hibiscus, ginger, ylang-ylang and Indian jasmine, create warmth, for lovers to relish the serenity of their tropical escape. Sugar cane and white rum of the Antilles, and, musk from Tonkin, fully embrace the blissful desires amongst the hopeful coupling. The essence of Virgin Island Water celebrates the honeymoon of young lovers in unison. For more information, visit www.creedboutique.com