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Illume Candles in Health Magazine

Mon, 8 Apr 2008 00:11:20 GMT

posted by CLPR

Be sure to pick up the current issue of Health Magazine. Our client Illume is part of a layout about ways to turn a bedroom into a soothing place.

Included in the recommendations are getting a non-glowing alarm clock, selecting sleepwear that doesn't scratch or constrict, picking out an amazing set of sheets, and relaxing to some candlelight ...ala Illume.

The story appears on page 37 and is lovely!

Event Planning: putting together an eco-friendly party

Thu, 28 Mar 2008 14:59:04 GMT

posted by CLPR

Last night Social Vibe launched their eco friendly and socially conscious brand to the press with a green party at Le Deux in Hollywood. Attendees included Mena Suvari, Kelly Joy (shown here), Jessica Kinni, and William Romeo.

The party was perhaps most notable because it benefited the Surfrider Foundation (a grassroots group that helps protect oceans, beaches and surf spots around the world from pollution), and it was eco friendly.

The green party trend isn't new, but it's definitely building steam--especially as we get into the summer months--as a predominant theme for launches and premieres from coast to coast.

What constitutes an Eco friendly party? Some decorate with sprouted grass and bamboo in pots, offer organic vodka and napkins made from recycled paper, and call it a day. Others go all out, planning every detail down to the type of dye used in the decorative fabric draped above the room.

The Los Angeles Times recently ran an article about green event planning, based on that list, here are my tips:

Invitations -- Use recycled or tree-free paper and soy-based inks. Or use the web based invitation service from Pingg.com which allows users to create gorgeous electronic invitations, send them via email, sms, facebook, personal web page, and more.

Flowers -- Use flowers and plants from local and organic farms. Donate flowers to a worthy cause after the event. Localharvest.org is a great source for finding local growers.

Food -- Locally grown organic foods are fresher, pesticide-free and less fuel is burned transporting them. To avoid waste, don't over cater. Send leftovers to a composting program. Again Localharvest.org can help source regionally grown foods.

Beverages -- Use bottled water in biodegradable bottles -- biotaspringwater.com, serve organic wine, and vodka.

Venue -- Outdoor venues use less power for air conditioning and lighting, or choose a Eco friendly hotel or building.

Favors and goodie bags -- source Eco friendly and organic products such as candles, soaps, services, and other ingenious goodies. Place in reuseable bags.

For more on event planning information and ideas, please visit our CLPR Events Blog.

mid-life chocohologie

Tue, 13 Feb 2008 15:46:34 GMT

posted by CLPR

I've been musing over this NYT's Modern Love essay for the past couple days.

The article, entitled "A Valley of Misery between peaks of Joy" discusses the happiness arc of people around the world.

To paraphrase the article:

"...researchers had compiled data on two million people from around the world and determined that the average earthling’s happiness chart was in the shape of a U, with the trough representing the decades-long downer of middle age and the narrow tips being twin emotional highs of youth and old age.......when it comes to tales from my fellow mid-lifers, I most often find myself reading about regret and claustrophobia, fantasies surreptitiously indulged, old flames cyberstalked...."

Come on now, really? My Mother always told me that life begins at 40, but I believe it doesn't get going these days till 50. Personally, my 20's were a continuous scramble to come up with rent money while trying to get through college, internships, and an insatiable appetite for going to clubs. (My excuse is the scientific fact that human brains aren't fully developed until late 20's). That was no happiness peak for me...

So who are these miserable mid-lifers? Oh, naturally, the ones trapped in bad, or at least boring, marriages the article goes on. Which leads me to a point I'd like to make, tomorrow being Valentine's Day and all. When the temptation to stay in a bad relationship gnaws at you, with the rationale that being alone on Valentine's Day is somehow worse than being with someone that's really not right for you, shake yourself out of it. Think of the day as a celebration of avoiding regret and claustrophobia....

A lovely box of chocolates from the world famous Knipschildt Chocolatier and a copy of the visually indulgent Marie Antoinette is a great way to enjoy V-day, with or without a significant other.

BTW, this Fritz Knipschildt Chocolatier fellow makes his chocolates much as they do in the film Chocolat, (another great V-day film) with spices, ginger, chile peppers, and if you want to spend the big bucks, real truffles (those are a $250 a bite treat that topped Forbes most expensive chocolate list recently).

His little works of art can be found at Dean & Deluca, Whole Foods, Balducci's and online.

Knipschildt also operates Chocopologie, a chocolate cafe (!!!!) and retail store in Norwalk, Connecticut. Are you serious??? Sounds like my new second home and a place that will be very busy tomorrow.

BTW - the New York Times Modern Love is hosting a college essay contest that looks exciting. All you 20 something kids working your way through your first happiness peak should get your 2000 words in before your decades long mid-life crisis sets in.

The must-have accessory in Japan, little pink cars.

Wed, 21 Feb 2008 14:35:49 GMT

posted by CLPR

What to get for the gal who has everything?

A pink EK Wagon from Mitsubishi, of course.

At least that's the thinking behind a number of Japanese automobile brands.

According to the thewindingroad.com, Nissan, Mitsubishi, and Honda have all rolled out little pink cars, which are fitted with either 1,000cc to 1,500cc engines (sub-compacts), and 660cc for minicars. These are designed (obviously) to appeal to Japanese women - either first time car owners, or housewives.

Nissan's Sakura colored March model was in rolled out in June 2007, and quickly became the model's second favorite color in Japan.

The little pink March won the grand prize at the Auto Color Awards 2008 from the Japan Fashion Association...all right!!

And while we American gals might gush over the little cars with an authentic sounding exclamation of kawaii!!! (cute in Japanese) we won't be able to get our hands on these little gems in the US. They're made for the Asian market only.

Instead we'll have to indulge our love of pink with something far less practical. We suggest either a Laura Mercier Mosaic Shimmer Bloc in Orchid Mosaic ($38), a Prada Pleated Tote ($1950) - or the stunning Christian Louboutin Crepe Peep Toe Pumps shown above ($875)

How To Become A Glamour Model

Mon, 12 Aug 2008 05:14:31 GMT

posted by mandarich

How To Become A Glamour Model:
Top 2 Sites To Help You Get There!

With everything in life there is an ebb and flow. Without individuals interested in studying medicine, we would have no doctors. Without strong pallets for grape varietals, we would lack new blends of breathtaking wine. Just like there is a need for animal lovers to educate themselves to become veterinarians, there will always be a need for the beautiful people of the world to put one stiletto in front of the other and take the first step into the world of glamour modeling .

There are many types of glamour models, whether your interest is modeling swimsuits, fitness, lingerie or boudoir photography, your personality and drive will be the key elements to your achievement. To become a successful model you must first understand that beauty will only get you so far, so we recommend that you run through a little checklist to make sure that you have the other necessary components to make sure that you fully capitalize off of all that you can. First of all, confidence is everything; if you don’t believe in yourself, than who will? Obviously if you are considering – or just inquiring – about entering the glamour industry, then either you or people around you have thought more than once that you have what it takes.