GLASSES OF THE WEEK: DOLCE & GABBANA GOLD ED.

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This week’s GOTW is for all the magpies out there that have a love for all things shiny! Design duo Dolce & Gabbana have designed a new line of sunglasses, all models within the “Gold Edition” are in 18-carat gold- plated metal and available in yellow or white gold and feature latest generation polarized glass lenses.

This classic Dolce&Gabbana aviator model as you’ll see from the image above is completely foldable thanks to the 45° cut along the front. The packaging includes a special hook so that the sunglasses can be hung on a belt loop. A touch of unique elegance and functionality presented in exclusive packaging: a true collector’s item.

Dolce&Gabbana Gold Edition eyewear will be on sale in Dolce&Gabbana boutiques and in selected stores worldwide starting from June 2012.

AMBER ROSE PHOTOSHOOT FOR BLACKBOOK

Amber Rose stars in a David Field shoot for BLACKBOOK’s June/July issue called “A. Rose in Spanish Harlem”. The model plays with both sides of her gender in this very androgynous shoot; looking like a cross between Annie Lennox and Grace Jones in a Givenchy by Riccardo Tisci suit from the SS12 menswear collection.

RIHANNA POSES FOR ESQUIRE MAGAZINE

Pop Princess Rihanna posed nude for Esquire’s July issue, only ink and army dog tags adorned the singer’s body for the cover. Inside the mag Riri wore some sexy black fishnet like lingerie from Agent Provocateur, teamed with a black Fleet Ilya visor and camouflage batty riders (hot pants)! Another shot shows her wearing a camo jacket over a solid black set with cut out detail. Give me that body and I’ll rock that outfit all day long! Actually I probably wouldn’t but I know someone that definitely would!

ONCA: PROTECTION IN A SACHET

The new beauty and health supplement ONÇA has 21 natural ingredients, one of its many unique ingredients is Buriti, which is the best fruit for producing beta-carotene which is proven to directly help protect the skin from harmful sun rays, and there is no better oral substance.

To understand the importance of beta-carotene is to get into science I am afraid!

In short it is the main safe dietary source of vitamin A which is essential for normal growth and development, immune system function and vision. It quenches singlet oxygen, a reactive molecule that is generated in the skin by exposure to the Sun which can induce precancerous changes in cells. Singlet oxygen is capable of triggering free radical chain reactions. Onça has antioxidant properties such as Beta-Carotene that help the body to neutralise free radicals – reactive and highly energised molecules which are formed through normal biochemical reactions, or through exogenous sources such as air pollution or cigarette smoke. Free radicals can damage lipids in cell membranes as well as the genetic material in cells, and the resulting damage may lead to the development of cancers.

The fact is that the Sun is our greatest life source but at the same time it is responsible for oxidation in our skin cells, it is the anti-oxidants in Onca from these super-fruits that provide the best possible oral protection.

OTHER BENEFITS:
·         Camu Camu has anti-inflammatory and anti –allergic properties, fighting free radicals
·         Assists in the cleansing of body from the inside out, putting life back it to hair and skin.
·         Vitamin C has been proven to help us feel less stressed
·         Aids the body to absorb Iron – assisting in the synthesis of collagen
·         Helps intestinal function
·         The large concentration of Calcium is important for healthy teeth and bones
·         High levels of Vitamin B1, helping to ensure the nervous system functions efficiently

ONÇA consists of two drinks a day, one in the morning and one in the evening. While the morning supplement will provide you with all the nutrients you need to keep you energized, the evening dose supports the body’s recovery and beautifies as you sleep supporting the skins renewal with its collagen boosting abilities whilst also supporting the hair, nails and nerves.I recommend taking it with a really tasty smoothie full of more super-fruits for that extra boost!

GETTING FIT FOR 2012: HEALTH M.O.T.

I finally got my health M.O.T. from Nuffield Health, as you would expect it’s not the greatest. However it’s better than I would’ve thought, a close friend of mine was shocked, and I mean truly shocked at the fact that my Cholesterol level was good because of my love affair with butter! The outcome was as expected – drink more water (fluids in general), exercise more/be more active, and drink less alcohol (I don’t have a problem with alcohol believe me)!  One of my queries was the hip to weight ratio, I’m going to ask if they can double check it for me as the measurements didn’t make sense, to him or I. Take a look at all the things they tested, I think the heart rate is a bit off as he decided to tell me about the blood test just before it!