Global activist Maude Barlow supports water campaign

Maude Barlow, best-selling Canadian author and human rights activist, is the chair of the board of Food & Water Watch.   Maude Barlow is the recipient of 11 honorary doctorates as well as many awards, including the 2005 Right Livelihood Award, the Citation of Lifetime Achievement which she received at the 2008 Canadian Environment Awards, the 2009 Earth Day Canada Outstanding Environmental Achievement Award, the 2009 Planet in Focus Eco Hero Award, and the 2011 EarthCare Award, the highest international honour of the Sierra Club (U.S.).

Water is a public good, not a commodity

Quote from Maude Barlow blog;

What I can tell you is that the struggle for water justice is the most powerful struggle I know and absolutely key to all the others. We need democratic, just and public control of water if we are to survive.  And the beauty of it is that the struggle for this water justice will teach us what we need to know about to live more lightly on this lovely planet and live more gently with one another.  I thank you with all my heart for the wonderful fight you are putting up against this corporate power play going under the banner of austerity. I know water warriors around the world are with you in your fight to protect Europe’s water for the earth and future generations.  As the late American scientists Carl Sagan said, we are by accident of fate alive at an absolutely critical moment in the history of our planet. “Don’t sit this one out! Do something!” he said. We won’t sit it out and what we do today will steer us to the sustainable and just future we know is possible.”

Read the full article and her speech here: http://canadians.org/blog/?p=19556

Robin Thicke, Pharrell & T.I. new video - In The “Blurred Lines”

Robin Thicke drops the video for his latest single “Blurred Lines.” Not to be outdone by 20/20 Future experience we’ve all been having, #THICKE enlists a crazy beat from Star Trak, adopts a hashtag mononym and invites T.I. and Pharrell out to party with a bunch of models. This track, a jamabout flirting produced by Pharrell with a few guest verses from T.I.  A light hearted video that stars three musicans and three models at a photoshoot.  

Luxury Men watches to wear this Spring

TW Steel watches use Japanese quartz movements from Citizen Miyota and Swiss quartz movements from Ronda.

TW Steel's range of watches come largely in 45 mm and 50 mm diameter variants made from stainless steel. The "Canteen" models feature a crown cap attached by a "hook" or "hinge" to the side of the watch case. At BASELWORLD 2011, TW Steel launched its new CEO (Collection ExtraOrdinary) Goliath collection, which is a more formal, dress-look for the brand. The collection also introduced Swiss Made watches to the TW Steel line, with the CE3015, a Swiss-made watch with a Swiss Ronda 585 caliber movemen

TW Steel watch

Marc Coblen is an innovative brand for fashion-minded men and women alike.  A wide range of accessories means that hundreds of combinations are possible. Available in three basic Marc Coblen models (42 mm, 45 mm and 50 mm) with chronograph and ‘3-hand’ clockwork in steel, rosé gold plating, and black coating. Additionally you can select from 10 different colored straps in leather with croco print or comfortable silicone rubber.

The bezels come in 10 different colors, some of which feature Swarovski crystals. Marc Coblen also offers hard-wearing hammered and ceramic bezels in timeless black and white.

Marc Coblen is all about colors, materials and a sense of fashion. Whether you prefer trendy, colorful, casual, rugged or romantic, you can create your own magical combination!

Marc Coblen

Carl F. Bucherer

Carl F. Bucherer is a worldwide distributed, independent watch brand with over 90 years of experience in creating high-quality watches in the premium segment.  The famous Swiss retailer has been producing watches since 1919 and the name “Bucherer” is well-known amongst watch collectors.

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Vacation Must-Haves – Meet Adar & Adena

Vacation Must-Haves – Meet Adar & Adena

With warm weather fast approaching and Spring break on the horizon, we would like to share two vacation must-have styles from the Isolá Spring 2013 collection. The ADAR is a standout style with exotic studded detailing and a subtle 1 inch wedge. This unique ankle strap sandal is available in three neutral colorways and is the perfect match for a bold patterned Spring look. 

The ADENA sandal, a reigning favorite, has been reintroduced in new colors for Spring 2013. Available in five lust-worthy hues, this style features luxe metallic accents and a 3/4 inch gold plated heel for the perfect lift. The braided ankle wrap detail gives this Grecian thong an updated look. With both styles retailing for under $100, the ADAR and ADENA are both on trend and accessible. 

ADAR and ADENA are available now from www.isolashoes.com. 

TV host makeover at Caravan Stylist Studio

Elisa Cavaliere is the TV host for Beauty Within TV with a focus on fashion, beauty and to motivate women around the globe. She was getting ready for Beauty Within TV ”Insta-gram" extravaganza at Caravan Stylist Studio, an innovative wardrobe and beauty concept that pairs actresses, taste makers and media influencer with top fashion designers and beauty experts, located within the historic Carlton hotel.  “This exquisite space provides an ideal setting for our celebrity guests, designers and beauty experts,” said Claudine DeSola, the creator of the studio who also oversees all styling. 

 

 Elisa came into Caravan for a hair and make up styled for the event.  One of the hair products sponsor was Salon Grafix.  It’s always a pleasure when we get such a delightful makeover with inspiring people like Claudine Desola. After the hair and makeup was and done Elisa and I chatted it up and the conversation of Salon Grafix was top on our list.  Elisa said she loved the line Salon Grafix.  We viewed a few of their Healthy hair nutrition your hair is the one that suffers with over styling. Salon Grafix Healthy Hair Nutrition is perfect to give back to your hair what styling takes away. Salon Grafix was the product sponsor for Beauty Within Insta-gram gift bags.  The Customers loved the product!! Here are a few of our favorite from Salon Grafix...

 Salon Grafix Healthy Hair Nutrition Conditioning Cleanser is a lather-free conditioning cleanser and a true haircare miracle that cleanses your hair without stripping the natural oils it needs to stay healthy, shiny and full of body. It is a single step haircare regimen that will replace your shampoo, daily conditioner, deep conditioner, leave-in conditioner and detangler, all in one product! 

Salon Grafix High Gloss Hair Spray This is an amazing new light-reflecting, firm, but flexable hold hair spray perserves color, strengthens hair and adds incredible shine. 

www.salongrafix.com

www.carnavanstylistsstudio.com

Basil Soda with Beauty Within TV at Paris Fashion Week Fall 2013-2014

Fashion designer Basil Soda 

BASIL SODA Fall Winter 13/14 Presentation 6th of March at Hotel Crillon, Paris

 Basil Soda studied architecture, fashion design and hat making in Beirut before moving to the Arabian Peninsula – where he masters the art of embroidery – he then joined Elie Saab as foreman.  Basil architecture work can be seen in this collection with textures and and elliptical shapes. 

  Throughout the years and whatever the country, Basil Soda has always felt at liberty to create. His unique expertise at hand, he establishes, in 2000, his very own brand and Fashion House. From his new sanctuary, Basil Soda talks openly of his love of architecture, from which he has borrowed fine-cut lines, a unity of space and pure volumes. Architecture. A favorite subject and constant source of inspiration. 

Basil Soda creates each silhouette directly on the mannequin. Surrounded by his team, he converses daily with the matter, refines a cut, assists, confers… in a lair full of embroidery, shimmering crystals and colorful cutouts. Perfectionism as an art.

Beautiful haute couture gowns showing at Paris Fashion Week

Images from Pauline Dornan

New Hip Hop sound - Sirah

Sirah is a female emcee signed to Atlantic Records who hails from Los Angeles and has a different sound than most female rappers in the business today. Some of her influences include Joni Mitchell, Big Pun, Black Thought, Erykah Badu & Lauryn Hill and if we have to describe her sound, we would say Electronic mixed with Hip-Hop.  She has this Lauryn Hill intelligence and poetic tone, while still allowing herself to have fun.  She belts out creativity and originality while maintaining and concise direction for her songs.   Sprinkle in some social consciousness, danceability and the absence of her, or anyone in I think she has the potential to be embraced across various genres. Future fashion maven, present day poet, a voice of the youth and  Hip Hop Rock Star .  Her song,'My City', was featured in the Washington Heights trailer and her music has been heard in  the first two episodes of Reality TV show Washington Heights.

My City  

Love Me Now

I grew up super duper poor, povertyHad a junkie daddy, sad story, got me a lot of Socrates wisdomNo shot at being popular see,They don’t like you if you’re fat, rap & don’t let your snatch hang, obviously, duhI got my title stole by little biddy bitches with a lot of hype but no soulLotta big dick interests, get you signed, but know your roleIts called pimpin, chicken headed syphilis,Catch it then you gotta get some medicine

 Sirah (@Sirah). Part time rapper but a full time friend. Smile, you have teeth. Download the C.U.L.T. Too Young To Die Mixtape for FREE ...  

sirahmusic.bandcamp.com 

 http://sirahmusic.com

Fatima Guerrout fashion presentation in Paris

Beauty Within TV attended Paris Fashion Week this year.  We met with Fatima Guerrout fashion designer featuring new items for the Fall of 2013-2014.

 Fatima Guerrout designer at Paris Fashion week, worked for John Galliano collaborating with the most reowned Fashion houses in Paris, such as Christian Dior , Givenchy & Cerruti.   Fatima joined with her sister Berahem, lawyer and manager, creating her own label.The designs of Fatima Guerrout Fall 2013-2014 presentation in Paris, exudes elegance, with lace, tulle and silk. 

 Fatima Guerrout presented her ready to wear collection at Musette Paris, shoes and accessories company

 

Fatima Guerrout was a guest designer at Musette 69 rue Saint Martin. Musette is a new shop that opened in November of last year and is a shoe and bag boutique.

More on Fatima Guerrout http://fatimaguerrout.com, for shoes and bags log onto  www.musetteparis.fr

Images provided by Sarah-Binty Conte & Pauline Dornan (BWTV International Media)

Lara Spencer wears Carmen Marc Valvo Calzature on Good Morning America

 Lara Spencer wears Carmen Marc Valvo on today’s Oscars Celebration segment of Good Morning America. The GMA anchor wore a Carmen Marc Valvo dress paired with Carmen Marc Valvo Calzature BETH booties in black – a style from the designer's new footwear collection launching for Fall 2013. 

Image Credit: ABC

Lianne Spiderbaby in Mara Hoffman at the Oscars with Quentin Tarantino

Quentin Tarantino's girlfriend Lianne Spiderbaby wore a Mara Hoffman gown during her appearance at the 85th Academy Awards last night.

Lianne wore her custom Mara Hoffman "Beaded Crinkle Gown", which is part of their Fall/Winter 2012 collection.

Mara Hoffman on dressing Lianne Spiderbaby for the Oscars:

"It was an honor and an interesting challenge to create this dress for the Oscars, as it's a little outside of our comfort zone. Luckily it was a very collaborative effort between our team and Lianne; neither of us had to make any compromises and the dress turned out beautifully. We applaud Lianne for choosing a designer that is a bit off the beaten path of typical Oscars designers!"

Lianne also wore a Mara Hoffman gown while attending the Golden Globes with Quentin earlier this year. 

Website: www.marahoffman.com

All image provided by Getty Images

Stacy Igel "Boy Meets Girl" at MBFW Fall 2013

Shateria Moragne and Sergio Davila at MBFW Fall Collections 2013

Shateria Moragne

Host: Leodee Dawson

Sergio Davila

Host: Jayson Cross

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Sex Tips that every woman should know

 

Sex Tip: Date Outside Your Age Range

“Wouldn’t you like to see what a man with, say, 10 more years of sexual experience than you is like in bed or 10 years younger”  Don’t be afraid to find out.

Sex Tip: Know How to Give Yourself an Orgasm

The easier it is for you to bring yourself to the edge, the better your success will be with a partner.

Sex Tip: Send Him a Sexy Photo

No, you don’t have to be naked. In fact, a sexy outfit (that shows a lot of skin) can be just as good. If he doesn’t respond with some combination of the words OMG, Damn, Sexyand Wow, find someone more appreciative ASAP.

Sex Tip: Explore Your Back Door

With the right guy and a lot of lube, you’d be surprised at how much your thoughts about anal sex might change. Or how the feeling of a finger (or his tongue) nearby can make other acts all the more appealing

Sex Tip: Have a Quickie

 Rush home during your lunch hour and have your man meet you. Get naked, get it on, get back to work. We can pretty much guarantee you’ll both be dying to return home and do it again at the end of the day.

Sex Tip: Watch Porn

It has to be said, so we’re saying it: Plenty of women like porn too. Watch it while you masturbate for a little extra inspiration

Sex Tip: Know How to Give a Great Blow Job

No matter how good you are in bed, giving a great BJ is what legends are really made of. Practice makes perfect, but comparing notes with friends or reading some of these blow job tips can speed up the process.

Sex Tip: Use a Sex Toy Together

Many women do not climax from intercourse alone.. So don’t be afraid to bring your vibrator to bed. An orgasm is an orgasm however you get there—but combining your guy with some extra battery power can make it much more intense for both of you.

Sex Tip: Initiate Sex

Who says men are the natural aggressors? If you want someone (whether it’s a guy you’ve been on five dates with who has yet to invite you upstairs, or your boyfriend of a year who looks fine as hell in his boxers and T-shirt), just grab him and start the action yourself.

Sex Tip: Have a Totally Meaningless Hookup

Forget living happily ever after. Sometimes a girl just needs a guy to get busy with. No small talk—, you don’t even have to exchange numbers. Just pick the hottest guy at the bar and have as much fun as you want

Ring Master highlighting some of the newest rings this Spring

Call them fashion's great game changers: these extravagant rings by Ring Master.

These rings knows how to have fun. After all, it is called a Ring Master.

It's also a wicked spotlight stealer calling attention to one's hands (and artsy manicure) and part of fashion's ongoing obsession with the retro luxury trend.

No other time of the year "gives you full permission to wear a hand full" of opulent cocktail rings, whether the gemstones are real or faux.  These rings also are the perfect accessory for any occassion.

How to wear them; Here are 5 tips various ring styles:

Rings add personality and drama to any look.  Rings bring attention to your hands, so maintain your manicure 

  1.Keep the rings all in the family, but it's also fine to mix them up.

  2.Gold, sterling silver rings or marcasite, because of their neutral tones, can go with everything.

 

3. Colorful gemstones, precious or semi-precious, add a luxe look to your outfit.

4. Gigantic geometric shapes in metals and chunky crystals are bold and fabulous.

5.Novelty rings with animal motifs - bird, giraffe, starfish, panther - add fun and personality.

Best New Girl Group "The Saturdays"

The Saturdays are an English-Irish girl group based in London, England. The group consists of Mollie King, Rochelle Humes, Frankie Sandford, Vanessa White and Una Heal. The band formed in 2007 and subsequently signed a record deal with Fascination Records, a sub-division of Polydor Records.

The band rose to fame with the release of their debut single "If This is Love", which gave them their first top-ten hit.

The Saturdays are a pop phenomenon with magnetic appeal and tremendous talent.

In the U.K., The Saturdays have 11 top 10 singles, three top 10 albums and recently wrapped its first

tour.

Inspiration to other women battling with depression

Beyond the glamor of pop stardom, however, the women also concede it's not easy juggling their careers with family life. Plus, one of the girls (Frankie) also opens up about her battle with depression.

"The thing that only really helped me was talking to people that were going through the same thing and being honest with my friends and family," she said. "That's my role; we're up there every day doing songs and we influence people and I think to use my position to be able to help other people and for them to realize that anyone can have depression, no matter what you're doing, who you are and I think that's the main point."

The girls live together in an apartment in LA, while filming their reality series. the girls — (which airs on Sundays at 10 p.m. on E!) — have big plans