2009 February | Chic Galleria

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Microdermabrasion At Home | February 20, 2009

It certainly is wonderful to visit a spa and have a professional facial, which can often include a peel or a microdermabrasion session, but this just may not always be a treatment that is within your budget. As skin care companies become more aware of what customers want, they are increasingly bringing spa type products to the market for at home use, and I’m glad to say that many companies offer peels and/or microdermabrasion solutions that you can use in the privacy of your own home. Safe and also highly effective, these products address issue such as fine lines, hyperpigmentation, … Read More »

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Jack Mackenroth’s Take on Michael Kors | February 20, 2009

Project Runway alum, designer Jack Mackrenroth, is dishing up Fashion Week in NYC at NewNowNext.com! Chic Galleria is thrilled to have the opportunity to share his articles.

I was really looking forward to the Michael Kors show. I have not seen him in forever and I was supposed to have a brief pre-show interview with him but when I arrived his PR team had already packed up the check-in. Oh well. I figured I would try for post-show. Right. Not.

The show was excellent. I know that everyone is talking recession doom and gloom but you couldn’t tell from the Kors … Read More »

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Victorinox by Pierre-Henri Mattout | February 20, 2009

Project Runway alum, designer Jack Mackrenroth, is dishing up Fashion Week in NYC at NewNowNext.com! Chic Galleria is thrilled to have the opportunity to share his articles.

Done with that madness at Michael Kors’, I headed over to the New York Public Library for the 1909 Victorinox menswear collection by Pierre-Henri Mattout. He’s super handsome and really cool. I enjoyed chatting with him immensely. Victorinox/Swiss Army was founded 125 years ago so Pierre-Henri is modernizing the collection by designing a more cutting edge younger line. It’s his second season as Creative Director and I loved the collection.

Pierre-Henri told me he was … Read More »

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Passion Punch | February 20, 2009

Passion Punch

1 tub Raspberry flavor drink mix
2 cups cold cranberry juice cocktail
2 cups water
2 cups sparkling water or club soda
1/2 cup fresh or frozen raspberries

1. Empty the drink mix into a large pitcher.
2. Add the cranberry juice and water; stir until mix is dissolved. Refrigerate until chilled.
3. Just before serving, stir in sparkling water. Pour over frozen raspberries in tall glasses or martini glasses.

Photo Credit © Daniel Gilbey | Dreamstime.com

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WOMEN: From Limitation To Possibility | February 19, 2009

In the Spirit: The Inspirational Writings of Susan L. Taylor. It is full of highlights and underlined pages. There was a blue card sticking out that said “Possibilities” that caught my eye. It was placed midway in a chapter entitled, “New Beginnings.” The paragraphs highlighted from another time read:

“Our divinity gives us dominion. …We know this, but we don’t trust it. We possess the creative energy to “re-form” our lives, to reshape the world. Although we have the power to fulfill our divine plan, few of us do. Most people settle for small lives. We sense the great possibilities that … Read More »

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Barbie Overload With Jack Mackenroth | February 19, 2009

Project Runway alum, designer Jack Mackrenroth, is dishing up Fashion Week in NYC at NewNowNext.com! Chic Galleria is thrilled to have the opportunity to share his articles.

As the world becomes increasingly eco-friendly, by unveiling her first ever full runway collection, Barbie continually reminds us of one thing. PLASTIC IS FANTASTIC!! That b**ch must have some massive walk-in closets in that dream house of hers because she has a lot of fabulous clothes.

The Barbie show on Valentine’s Day was a mob scene and definitely the show of most interest this season. 50 different designers each designed one look inspired by the … Read More »

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Fashion Week With Tim Hamilton | February 19, 2009

Project Runway alum, designer Jack Mackrenroth, is dishing up Fashion Week in NYC at NewNowNext.com! Chic Galleria is thrilled to have the opportunity to share his articles.

From Twinkle I dashed back out into the cold to see the Tim Hamilton installation. I like his clothes-although I can never fit into any of them-but again I am a sucker for menswear designers and male models. Although the models are so young now I’m beginning to feel like a lecherous old troll as I ogle them and take photos. Oh well. It’s all in the name of fashion.

I went to his show … Read More »