Glowing Beyond Breast Cancer:

Editor-in-Chief: Sonya LaRae

Senior Editor:Leah Leslie

Photos Provided by: Miss Mascara, Google.com and A. Brandenkowski

Vlog Post:Denise Toledo

Hello Fabulous LaPazions, this October marked a very special Breast Cancer Awareness month for us here at Lapazimageing Fashion Forward.  We’d like to thank all of you that have supported our amazing campaign DIVAS FOR THE CURE #PINKUnitesUsAll with our affiliates Najaam Lee of Gosh!About: and Jennifer Baker of Mind of a Diva:We’re thrilled and very excited to introduce the newest member of our Lapazimageing family, Owner/Founder and Licensed Makeup Artist Denise Toledo:

Denise Toledo has partnered with us to give you all the most amazing, fashion forward and stunning Vlog post on a bi-weekly basis. Denise entered this partnership strong with her very first post for our outstanding campaign DIVAS FOR THE CURE #PinkUnitesUsAll. Without fail Denise has done it once again; by stepping up to give you all a final vlog post to mark this momentous event and campaign.  This vlog post is dedicated to our fabulous, beautiful and always stunning breast cancer survivors, and those that are still going through the struggle and battle or those that are coming through this battle.

Denise is going to be showing you all how to accomplish the JLo “Glow” because we know right at this time your skin may not be looking as supple, healthy and even as usual. Denise, will also walk you through how to shape and define your eyebrows so; if and when you loose them you’ll be able to frame your face beautifully. As an added bonus, Denise gives Mrs. Garrison who is a breast cancer survivor and has made her 5 year mark of being cancer free a stunning makeover. We cannot wait to let you see this amazing video and to hear your feedback once again on Denise and the amazing tutorials she’s giving:LaPazions, we’ve really enjoyed being apart of the fight and looking to help in the cure for breast cancer. We want to keep the movement going so, we have already started working on our plans to keep things going and how we can bring awareness, education and support to those facing this major illness. We send our love and support to ALL the women and men that may be battling breast cancer and we solute you survivors who have beaten/kicked cancers butt!!

To book a consultation with Denise Toledo please visit http://www.missmascara.com

Don’t forget to visit our affiliates for more information regarding tips, articles, support and much more for breast cancer.

 

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Jean Paul Gaultier Takes Over Brooklyn:

Editor-in-Chief: Sonya LaRae

Senior Editor: Leah Leslie

Photographs Provided by: A. Brandenkowski and Google.com

Article by: Marisol DeGaines-Fashion Journalist/Certified Image Consultant

Hello Fabulous LaPazions, last night at the Brooklyn Museum Jean Paul Gaultier launched his sneak peak of his amazing exhibit “The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier.”

This amazing exhibit is the only stop on the East Coast Venue so; you don’t want to miss it because its only here from October 25, 2013-February 23, 2014. This is the first of its kind an exhibit dedicated to the French groundbreaking couturier, celebrating his years of design from the sidewalks to the catwalks. How media played a large part in his life, to his mother and grandmother’s influence and the many years of dressing A-list celebs. Who will ever forget the iconic moment when we saw Madonna in the cone bra vogueing her butt off and the dancers killing it!! I know for myself I became and instant lover of all things Madonna and all things Gaultier! We have a video that the Fabulous Designer put together for this exhibit and how excited he is to be in Brooklyn at the museum and that people are going to get to celebrate his creativity, genius and pure beauty when it comes to couture fashion:

Jean Paul Gaultier the Man who brought us dynamic designs!

We know how you all are LaPazions you want us to wet your appetite for the exhibit and you know I would never disappoint you so here are a few shots from last nights amazing event:If you’d like more information regarding the exhibit please visit http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/exibitions/jean_paul_gaultier

We cannot wait to hear what your thoughts are and if you’ll be visiting the exhibit. Give us your feedback!

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Your Skin on Chemo/Radiation Therapy:

Editor-in-Chief: Sonya LaRae

Senior Editor: Leah Leslie

Article by: Sonya LaRae-Certified Image Consultant/Certified Lifestyle Coach

Photographs Provided by: Google.com, Bing.com and Miss Mascara-

Vlog Post: Denise Toledo Miss Mascara

Hey Fabulous LaPazions, we’re still going strong with our campaign “Divas For The Cure” along with our affiliates Gosh!About and Mind of a Diva. Today, I thought I would speak a little about skincare during this very tuff period you’re or may have gone through. I want to talk about the effects on your skin that you maybe going through at this time with chemo/radiation therapy.

Finding a safe and effective routine during treatment may be more challenging then you think; due to the side effects of radiation on the body and skin. Did you know your skin is your largest organ and often reflects what's going on inside our bodies; from stress, sickness, anxiety you name it our bodies absorbs it. In doing a little research and speaking with a few experts, I found out that treatments weaken the immune system. Your skins ability to protect itself from elements also diminishes over the period of treatment. Did you also know that dehydration and photosensitization of your skin is a common side effect?

Well here are a few tips to keep in mind:

1. Keep your skin as moist as possible at all times (You’ll hear this in our vlog post from Denise and a great product to try).

2. All products that come into contact with your skin MUST be free of toxins, dyes and synthetic fragrances.

3. Purchase products that soothe your skin with gentle ingredients such as: chamomile, passion flower or sunflower oil.

4. Try essential oils to replace your skin’s natural oils, which get depleted during treatments.

5. Use mineral makeup and protect the skin with a safe, natural SPF with broad spectrum protection to block UV rays.Now here are a few products you should think about avoiding:

1. Drying Alcohols

2. Perfumes and synthetic fragrances

3. Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (we all need to avoid this ingredient)

4. Any harsh and abrasive cleansers and household cleaning products.

Now ladies most importantly for cancer patients is avoiding negativity-This truly serves NO purpose in your recovery. Yes your skin may feel and look harsh but, remember you’re prepared with the helpful tips we shared and keeping a good outlook will also help you in feeling looking and reacting better!

At this time we’d like to introduce you to our new affiliate Denise Toledo of Miss Mascara; who is such an amazing Makeup Artist that we’ve partnered with to do Vlog postings on a bi-weekly basis. I asked Denise joined us for our campaign DIVAS FOR THE CURE to give great beauty tips and she didn’t let us down! I’ll  formally introducing Denise in 2 weeks so stick close:We wanted to also give you a few bonus beauty tips to make apart of your beauty therapy:

Shop for Wigs: This is a fab time to experiment with new looks and colors-see who you feel like on a given day and have fun. Loosing ones hair can be very traumatic. Remember not all women loose their hair during treatment but, its good to have a plan B.

Re-Create Eyebrows: Purchase an eyebrow stencil along with a natural colored eyebrow pencil. Practice either filling in sparse eyebrows or draw in with a feathering technique for natural eyebrows if eyebrows are completely gone. Don’t get frustrated because this takes a little practice to get right and as the old saying goes practice makes better.

I sincerely hope this post was informative, helpful and uplifting! Please remember to visit our affiliates website http://www.goshabout.wordpress.com and http://www.mindofadiva.com for more informative and uplifting articles and to book a beauty season with Denise Toledo of Miss Mascara go to: http://www.missmascara.com

Join our amazing campaign DIVAS FOR THE CURE by using #PinkUnitesUsAll and keep spreading the word!!

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What Message is Elle Mag Sending:

Editor-in-Chief:Sonya LaRae

Senior Editor:Leah Leslie

Photographs by:Elle Magazine and Google.com

Article by: Sonya LaRae-Certified Image Consultant/Certified Lifestyle Coach

Hey LaPazion, many of you are maybe fans of Elle magazine but, coming next week on the stands we’re going to have Actress/Comedian Melissa McCarthy donning the cover; which is fabulous in its self-I have some issue and several others seem to be raising eyebrows as well. You see McCarthy looks fabulous until you get to her outfit, I mean what exactly was Elle thinking?

I mean in all honesty this is a milestone for the magazine as you know because they haven’t had any women per say of size on any of their issues and now that they’ve decided to have Melissa why would they stick her in and ill fitted sack of a coat? Why wouldn’t they hire a Fabulous Stylist i.e. ME to style this gorgeous curvy star? What message are they really sending to women with curves? I find myself being a little insulted that they would go all out for hair and makeup but, stick her in a gunny sack! I find its time for women of all shapes and sizes to be celebrated and taken on as sexy icons and that real women can see the Fashion industry isn’t just about a size 0 but, can appreciate and uplift Every lady out here that maybe reading, watching or buying the merchandise. ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE AND ELLE YOU NEED TO BE ASHAMED!!

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Nutrition for Breast Cancer Patients:

Editor-in-Chief:Sonya LaRae

Senior Editor:Leah Leslie

Article by:Sonya LaRae-Certified Lifestyle Coach/Certified Image Consultant

Photos Provided:Google.com

Hello Fabulous LaPazions, in continuing our campaign “Divas For the Cure” many times after a diagnosis of breast cancer, women tend to re-evaluate their nutrition and health practices. We’re going to be speaking a little bit about diet and making changes for a healthier life/lifestyle after being diagnosed and surviving breast cancer.

Many times most women start to think about the cause of the cancer, is there diets-lack of exercise what? Yes diet can play a roll in a faster recovery so, we’re going to discuss a few ideas. Remember there are no food or dietary supplements that will act as “magic bullet” to prevent breast cancer from returning. Here are a few things you should try to implement sooner than later:

1). Increase intake of fruits, veggies and whole grains

2). Decrease fat intake to <30 percent of calories

3). Minimize intake of cured, pickled and smoked foods i.e. lunch meats

4). Achieve and maintain a healthy weight (no more than 5-10 lbs. over normal weight)

5). Alcohol consumption-should be done in moderation, if at all depending on your meds and what your doctor suggest

You should receive a nutritional consultation to setup something that will be more beneficial for your particular lifestyle and don’t limit yourself from eating healthier choices.

We hope this article is helpful and remember we’re here for you and hope you’ll also join our affiliates:Jennifer Baker-Founder/President, Editor-in-Chief of Mind of a Diva located at: http://www.mindofadiva.com for informative and helpful articles regarding #BreastCancerAwareness Month. Join Najaam Lee on Gosh!About located at: http://www.goshabout.wordpress.com where she will help you through her Holistic and Ayurveda techniques.

We hope you’ll join our campaign and tell others so we can keep bringing awareness and fighting for a cure! Join DIVAS FOR THE CURE and if you’re on twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram use hash tag #PinkUnitesUsAll

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Ending A Great Partnership:

Editor-in-Chief:Sonya LaRae

Senior Editor: Leah Leslie

Article by:Marisol DeGaines-Senior Fashion Journalist/Certified Image Consultant

Photograph Provided by: A. Brandinkowski and Google.com

 

 

Good Fabulous Monday LaPazions! Many of you may or may not of heard already that the ever so fabulous and sometimes quirky Designer Marc Jacobs is departing from Louis Vuitton after 16 years of partnering. Mr. Jacobs will be, actually has left LVMH as of this past Wednesday to concentrate on his namesake line.

During Paris Fashion Week Mr. Jacobs gave us a departure show that kind of took us from one period to another in his fabulous career with the label to the new collection which; was very dark and a little somber. I guess it was very fitting for this show being that this is a ending of a great collaboration of fine creativity, luxury label and the ending of something that has brought in billions of dollars for the both brands.Now amid all the praises and admiration that Chairman and Chief Executive Bernard Arnault gave to Mr. Jacobs; we also know that the relationship had a few issues per “rumors” that have been circulating, that LVMH has had difficulties with the Designer sometimes erratic behavior.(side note: we can attest to this from the spring/summer14 show at MBFW)

Then amid all this splitting from LVMH he also split from long term boyfriend and hottie Lorenzo Martone:I guess Marc is cleaning house to move forward to new, bigger and better things that are on his horizons. We’re excited for Marc Jacobs for the success of his new cosmetic line that he’s launching well launched via Sephora and Neiman Marcus. We cannot wait to see where he will take his namesake label and many other major projects that we know he has underway.

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Bringing Breast Health Front and Center:

Editor-in-Chief:Sonya LaRae

Senior Editor:Leah Leslie

Article by:Sonya LaRae-Certified Image Consultant/Certified Lifestyle Coach

Photographs Provided by: Google.com, American Cancer Society and Ask.com

Hello LaPazions, we’re really moving forward on our campaign Divas For the Cure “Pink Unites Us All!” with Gosh!About http://www.goshabout.wordpress.com and Mind of a Diva http://www.mindofadiva.com You all may have seen our tweets and some of you have started to re-tweet and use our hash tag #PinkUnitesUsAll

Ladies this post we want to speak with you about doing self examinations, the importance of it and how often you should be examining, what are the six signs of possible breast cancer and how often you should have a mammogram. With these statistics all women should check their breast for lumps, thickness and other changes. By examining your breast regularly you will know how your breast normally feel and look. How often should you be doing a self breast exam and what is the proper way to do and examination?You should check your breast about once a month about a week after your period-Checking your breasts in the shower can be a convenient way to get the self exam into your routine. How do you do the exam? Press firmly with the pads of your fingers-Move your left hand over your right breast in a circle. Check all over and under your armpit and do the same for the other breast. If you detect or think you’ve detected a lump you should contact your doctor immediately so they can check and see if it is a lump or just a fatty pocket. 

How Often Should You Get a Mammogram:

The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends:

• Women ages 50 to 74 years should get a mammogram every 2 years.
• Women younger than age 50 should talk to a doctor about when to start and how often to have a mammogram.

Here are six signs you need to look for when your examining your breasts:

  1. Lumps

  2. Dimple or indentations

  3. Rash on breast

  4. Breast skin puckering

  5. Nipple discharge

  6. Sudden shrinkage or growth

We hope that you’ll take this information and share it with loved ones, friends, sisters, mothers, cousins you name it so they can be aware and keep their breast healthy. To support our campaign we’re asking all of you that have twitter or Google+ to use the hash tag #PinkUnitesUsAll

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Making Pink Fashionable:

Editor-in-Chief:Sonya LaRae

Senior Editor:Leah Leslie

Article by:Sonya LaRae-Certified Image Consultant/Certified Lifestyle Coach

Photographs: Google.com, Gosh!About and Mind-of-a Diva

Good Fabulous Breast Cancer Awareness Month LaPazions! Many of you may or may not know that October is “Breast Cancer Awareness Month.” We here at Lapazimageing Fashion Forward have partnered up with two of our affiliates that are ready to bring education to all ladies globally. First we have Gosh!About which is run by President/CEO Creative Director, Certified Image Consultant/Certified Lifestyle Coach: Najaam LeeMind-of-a Diva President/Founder, Lifestyle Blogger/Journalist: Jennifer BakerFor the full-month of October Lapazimageing Fashion Forward located at: http://www.lapazimageingfashion.blogspot.com Gosh!About located at: http://www.goshabout.wordpress.com and Mind-of-a Diva located at: http://www.mindofadiva.com will be posting fabulous articles with the best information regarding breast health, self examinations, stories from survivors, facts, ways you can take precautions and so much more! Please, Please make sure that you pass the word to your girlfriends, friends, mothers, sisters, associates you name it-so they can be informed and educated.

Please make sure you know the correct way to do a breast exam, and if your not sure go to your primary. Breast Cancer kills more women each year then any other disease and the numbers are on the rise!

Stay informed, keep yourself educated and make sure your breast are healthy.

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