Tag Archives: France

From Madame Figaro

By: Gabriela Yareliz I read an article that was all about restoring our body and skin and detoxing. It speaks of the dangers of some fad diets and fasting, but the benefits of some simpler purer diets and a more controlled and safe fasting. Here is an excerpt (the heading is linked to the article): LesContinue reading “From Madame Figaro”

This Month’s Picks: January

1] “You had to take risks, follow some paths and abandon others. No one can make a choice without feeling afraid.” Paulo Coelho, Brida 2] Priyanka Chopra for Guess. I am a fan. 3] “But some things, no matter how unlikely, are just supposed to happen. You know what I mean. Some things just smackContinue reading “This Month’s Picks: January”

Source

By: Gabriela Yareliz One of my favorite writers, Marcel Pagnol, wrote Manon des Sources. It’s part II to Jean de Florette. It’s a story about a “source” (spring) that is blocked off, which starts all kind of trouble in a small French village for a family, and it costs the family’s father his life. TheContinue reading “Source”

This Week’s Picks: October 13, 2013

By: Gabriela Yareliz So, last week, I was all about not getting sick. Well, I got sick. It was like black plague, plus cold meds. Despite the craziness, it was such a blessed week. I can’t even explain. This week, I had some really meaningful moments. 1] “Honesty is a very expensive gift; don’t expectContinue reading “This Week’s Picks: October 13, 2013”

Weird News

1] Primaries for the Democratic Candidate for the Mayoral Race in NYC (Sept. 10) Looks like De Blasio is in the lead. He flaked on the Q & A, and the event was canceled at the church last week. Still, he seems to be one of the best options out there. We’ll see what happens.Continue reading “Weird News”

Nouveau look pour une nouvelle vie

By: Gabriela Yareliz A fantastic M6 FRANCE show that shows how far a little bit of makeup, time and clothes can go. It can change the way you live your life, the way you relate to others and the way you see yourself. These stylists transform people. Makeup artists, hair stylists, fashion stylists… I amContinue reading “Nouveau look pour une nouvelle vie”

This Week’s Picks: July 14, 2013; A ray into a fabulous heart: Europa

By: Gabriela Yareliz Happy jour de la bastille! Bastille day (France’s National Holiday!) This week’s theme of my picks is extra-Euro. Embracing the little European inside. 1] Cambardi Suitcases 2] Sophia Loren style 3] DO it— Do what you dream. 4] Marianne 😉 5] Yesterday, Florida. Tomorrow, New York. Someday, Monte Carlo. 6] Marie AntoinetteContinue reading “This Week’s Picks: July 14, 2013; A ray into a fabulous heart: Europa”

Cannes 2013

By: Gabriela Yareliz Cannes 2013! Ahhh… I wish I was there. I saw Cara Delevingne, and she TOOK MY BREATH AWAY. SHE LOOKS AMAZING. Favorite look I have seen so far: Sonam Kapoor’s press look, from her Instagram, was also lovely. Marion Cotillard (who is always lovely). Ines de La Fressange (in the past) onContinue reading “Cannes 2013”