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South Africa Travel Feature

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 23:14:14 +0000

This summer, when South Africa hosts the 2010 FIFA World Cup, there will be plenty of ways to take in the country’s amazing diversity and impressive effort to become Africa’s oasis of modernity. Whether it’s nature or luxury one seeks, South Africa defies expectations. Down the coast, foodies and wine connoiseurs will find a veritable goldmine at the Cape Winelands in Western Cape. Surfers come for the world renowned point breaks at Jeffrey’s Beach in Eastern Cape. And from the exquisite beaches of Cape Town to the vast landscape of Kruger National Park, South Africa will be a formidable playground for more than just footballers.

(6 – 8 pages)

Fashion’s Favorite Bloggers

admin — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 04:08:35 +0000

By documenting their daily outfits, sartorial lusts, and fashion influences, bloggers have become an integral part of the fashion world. So we turn the cameras on 4 of the most popular bloggers to see how they do it all with such mass appeal. The lovely Garance Dore, whose blog is filled with illustrations and street style photographs, is the epitome of a chic Parisian. Known more for her wicked ability to mix outrageous vintage finds with high-end accessories, Rumi Neely of Fashiontoast has become an icon for her effortless, bohemian style. Similarly, Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes, has become the go-to girl for the latest footwear trends with her collection of covetable shoes, and let’s not forget Elin Kling, the most famous blogger/stylist from Sweden with her blog, Style by Kling. From clothing collaborations and styling gigs to modeling contracts and designer muses, these seemingly everyday girls are becoming much bigger than their own blogs.

(4 – 8 pages)

Stylish men’s fashion at Pitti Uomo in Florence

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 08:06:29 +0000

Italian men are famous for being the most stylish in the world. Each season, the trendiest Italians gather at Pitti Uomo in Florence where designers present the best new men’s fashion trends. Our photographer was there to capture the most handsome looks with more than 100 street fashion photos.

(2 – 4 pages)

Lucy Liu: Fashion Shoot and Interview

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:45:02 +0000

In 2010, Lucy Liu is still the most famous Asian star in America. Very few actresses reap the freedom that Lucy Liu has afforded herself in her life and career. More than just a prolific actress with lead roles in films such as Charlie’s Angels, Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle, and Kill Bill Volume 1, Lucy fosters a deep passion for painting and photography, and a strong commitment to humanitarian and charity work. On her global travels with UNICEF, she sees a world that is far more compelling than celebrity. With an enlightened eloquence, Lucy Liu speaks to us about her life in films and philanthropy.

(6 – 10 pages)

New Fashion Designer Johan Ku

admin — Tue, 19 Jan 2010 01:32:51 +0000

From the humble beginnings of his life in Taipei, London-based Johan Ku has made a name for himself in his native country. Raised by a single mother, the former graphic designer changed careers to follow his artistic dreams, and is currently taking the fashion world by storm. Entering with a collection he titled “Emotional Sculpture”, Ku won the Avant-Garde division of the Gen Art Styles competition in New York, the first time ever for a Taiwanese native. Unsatisfied with the limitations of the fashion industry in Taiwan, he has set his sights abroad, and is a fashion designer worth watching in the years to come.

(2 – 4 pages)

Maggie Q Sexy: Fashion Shoot and Interview

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 16:21:56 +0000

Maggie Q is the epitome of a sexy strong woman – an iron fist in a velvet glove. Whether performing onscreen stunts and martial arts or supporting compassionate causes, she has found a balance of body, mind, and soul. The Hawaii-born Euro-Vietnamese actress has a sultry yet accessible appeal that’s already taken Asia by storm, and her international presence is more prolific than ever, with many action films (”Mission: Impossible III,” “Live Free or Die Hard”) and an ever-growing collection of comedic and dramatic roles (”New York, I Love You”) under her belt. Now with a number of new releases in 2010 (The King of Fighters, Rogue’s Gallery, Priest), Maggie Q is well on her way to world domination.

Photos by Randee St. Nicholas

(6 pages)

Maggie Q: Fashion Shoot and Interview

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 15:03:57 +0000

Maggie Q is the epitome of a beautiful strong woman – an iron fist in a velvet glove. Whether performing onscreen stunts and martial arts or supporting compassionate causes, she has found a balance of body, mind, and soul. The Hawaii-born Euro-Vietnamese actress has a sultry yet accessible appeal that’s already taken Asia by storm, and her international presence is more prolific than ever, with many action films (”Mission: Impossible III,” “Live Free or Die Hard”) and an ever-growing collection of comedic and dramatic roles (”New York, I Love You”) under her belt. Now with a number of new releases in 2010 (The King of Fighters, Rogue’s Gallery, Priest), Maggie Q is well on her way to world domination.

Photos by Randee St. Nicholas

(6 – 10 pages)

Feature Interview: Woody Harrelson

admin — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 09:41:04 +0000

With the success of his most recent movie Zombieland, Woody Harrelson is at the top of his game again. The Academy Award-nominated star of “Natural Born Killers,” “The People vs. Larry Flint” and “No Country for Old Men” has never been busier with a stack of movies coming out in 2010. But that’s not what really drives him. Woody Harrelson is first and foremost an environmental activist who also walks the walk. Whether on a raw food diet, promoting hemp or old growth forests, his sincerity has touched the lives of many, Hollywood stars as well as ordinary people. We had the pleasure of spending some time with him in Los Angeles.

(4 pages)

Interview by Darrah De Jour

Women’s Hobbies Around the World

admin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 01:46:37 +0000

In this fast paced world, it seems everyone is working around the clock to get ahead. But some women don’t want their work to define them. They indulge their true passions after work, when they practice their hobbies. In eight different countries around the world, we discovered who was hiding behind the engineer, the high power executive, the English teacher. We found musicians, make-up artists, paddleboarders and many other unique personalities living life to its fullest. Cities: Paris, Moscow, Los Angeles, Rio, Mumbai, Cape Town (South Africa), Dubai and Hawaii.

(8 – 10 pages)

Ten Reasons to Visit Phuket

admin — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:32:43 +0000

World travelers seeking luxury, adventure, and unique local flavours need look no further than Phuket, Thailand. A picturesque island known for its pristine beach hideaways and natural wonders, it is a tropical destination that caters to the adventurer who also enjoys finer things; one might go for a daytime elephant trek and spend the evening relaxing by the pool with a glass of champagne. A weekend in Phuket is one filled with discovery. We explore Phuket and the colorful culture found in every corner of this magical island.

(6 – 8 pages)