Chocolate – Healthy and Fashionable?
Posted on 18. Oct, 2009 by Kirsten Daly in Fashion, Health & Nutrition
Salon du Chocolat - UPI Photo/David Silpa
Healthy Chocolate
The health benefits of chocolate are being toted by such renown organizations such as the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Dr. Norman K Hollenberg, physician and professor of medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School; Dr. Carl Keen of the University of California-Davis nutrition department as well as others.
Recent studies are now attributing healthy benefits such as:
- promoting blood flow
- helping the body to process nitric oxide (NO)
- healthier blood pressure
- increases antioxidant levels in the blood
- increases serotonin levels in the brain, resulting in a sense of well-being
Read The Health Benefits of Chocolate and the scientific report – Chocolate’s Potential Health Benefits – and its Effect on Chronic Fatique Syndrome Patients.
Paris – Making a Statement with Chocolate Fashion
This past week, at the 15th annual Salon du Chocolat de Paris fashion was ’sweeeet’! “A host of French celebrities took to the catwalk, modeling creations inspired by and embellished with t he decadent sweet treat.” – Mail Online
The fashion show highlighted creations with chocolate buttons, hats, corsets and crinoline and much more. Some of the celebrities included model Laetitia Rey and Actress Carole Brana, singer Dominique Magloire wearing an ancient Roman creation and television presenter Virginie de Clausade wearing a warrior-inspired outfit.
Over 400 chocolatiers presented their latest innovations this year at the annual event which was held at the Paris Expo centre.”This year’s operatic theme will see Belgian chocolate company Leonidas join forces with Swarovski crystal to build a scaled-down version of the Paris Opera out of chocolate, while patissier Dalloyau will be making a large-scale version of their trademark Opera cake.” — Mail Online
Parisian Fashion Sense: Style of the Week
Posted on 02. Jun, 2009 by Kirsten Daly in Fashion
“Drawing its inspiration from bright colour palettes and bold patterns, the multi-label fashion boutique offers a selection of chic cocktail dresses, enticing resort-wear and indulgent clothing to chill in…
…Unpretentious garments with glowing prints and eye-catching embroidery from Class by Roberto Cavalli is offered for the modern, independent woman. French label Antik Batik combines exotic style with its ethnic-chic presence. Focusing on bright, sunny colours and embellishments, bold prints and fine craftsmanship, stylish silk tunics and kaftans which are still so “in”, swamped the catwalk.
Bright colour palettes and bold patterns
American-based designer Trina Turk, well-known for her sophisticated signature prints and an amazing fit, makes her debut in Malaysia. Inspired by the multicultural mix, architecture and landscape of Los Angeles and California, her collection of must-haves speaks of casual sophistication.
Known for its wearable clothes which incorporates classic American sportswear, the Alannah Hill label presents pretty knits and silky lace camisoles. Her signature printed frocks will definitely bring out the little girl in you.
Bringing sexy into the boardroom, Malene Birger’s sensuous and alluring collection will appeal to women who believe in power dressing. Her line of wearable silk dresses and sheer blouses, although seductive, brings out elegance and femininity with a classic touch.
New Straits Times“
Le couturier américain Ralph Lauren fait un impact sur le monde de mode en créant de bons vêtements pour les hommes et des femmes. Rendez visite à Vetements de Marque Online, un magasin en ligne qui vend les vêtements authentiques de quelques concepteurs américains comprenant Ralph Lauren.
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