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All too often women who are threatened by the idea of beauty dismiss it as too much trouble or vain. But, as the recent Australian study shows much of what makes skin beautiful is healthful. The same sunscreen that protects your skin from deadly cancer is also one of your best beauty treatments. The same can be said for a healthful diet and exercise. Healthful habits are a beauty’s best friend.
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Over my years as a beauty editor many women have confided that they would love to be more glamorous or chic but they don’t dare. They fear they would look foolish or less professional. It’s sad. While no woman should feel obliged to look like a starlet or model, fear should never hold anyone back from indulging in their feminine side. So darlings, go ahead and dare to be anyone you want to be.
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And please drop by my site www.luxuryofpearls.com for the most stunning pearls at drop dead prices. I have used all my editor shopping savvy to bring you the same fabulous pearls I wear at amazing prices. And yes, the pearls are all real. We already back ordered on several styles!
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Darlings, as we approach Mother’s Day my thoughts turn to the women who have mentored me over the years. I it is debt I can never repay, but one that I try to pay forward by offering guidance and encouragement to younger people whenever I can. I am truly grateful to all of all them. They helped me, as Diane von Furstenberg said so well, “to become the woman I wanted to be.” So this Mother’s Day darlings remember and honour all the women in your life who have helped you become the woman you want to be!
DolceDolce will take a brief hiatus! During this time we will be updating the website with some “best of summer" articles, and check out our Facebook page too! We will return with a new DolceDolce on May 28! In the meantime, the DolceDolce team will be busy reviewing everything you will need for a fun and fashionable summer. We’ll also be researching some exotic new things in far-off lands!
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Shortly after the Boston Marathon bombings, singer Neil Diamond flew to Boston. He showed up Fenway Park to sing Sweet Caroline. The song has become a Red Sox tradition. I am not a sports fan, but I was moved by the power of that shared moment. People of all ages, colours, and backgrounds united to watch a ballgame and sing their song. It is exactly what the terrorists hate about our free society, and one of our greatest strengths. It was a sweet moment in many ways.
Gracey Hitchcock
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Darlings, I am still in shock from the attack on the Boston Marathon. This week the violence once again hit home. And for in my case it very close to home. I grew up in Lexington, Massachusetts.The injuries sustained by the runners and the bystanders are horrific. The bombs may be “low-tech,” as the reports say, but their builders know how to inflict massive misery. Sadly, attacks like the one and on other soft targets may be our new “normal” as we learn to live with the same type of fear and uncertainty that has plagued the rest of the world for decades.
The very thought of it leaves me reeling.
Darlings, be kind. Kindness is a greatly underestimated weapon in the fight against darkness.
Gracey Hitchcock
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Recently, I was invited to go to the Mandarin Oriental Spa in Atlanta for the Peaches and Cream Journey. It is an almost two-hour treatment that exfoliates and moisturizes your skin from top of your head to the bottom of feet. And even though this is a very busy time for me, I made time to go. I learned long ago that a massage can be a very effective way to recharge, especially when I have a demanding schedule.
I have always loved the Mandarin Oriental Spas, and the Atlanta version was lovely. I was led to my own spacious room where my therapist began the “journey” by soaking, scrubbing, and massaging my feet. Then, she gently dry-brushed my body. This is so good for your circulation you should try it at home. Then, skin softening apricot kernel exfoliation was used to slough off any dead skin. It was followed by warm cream and peach oil, and a gentle massage. It smelled heavenly. A relaxing red clay scalp massage ended the treatment. This destroys your hair. If you plan to try this treatment do not plan to go anywhere before your wash and blow dry your hair or have a scarf ready.
I just wanted to relax and enjoy feeling super soft and pampered. I could have spent the afternoon on the terrace or enjoying the steam room, but alas, duty called. I was off and running.
Massage is more than just a way to ease sore muscles. It is a mind-body therapy.
According to experts such as the Mayo Clinic, massage can help to alleviate stress, anxiety, and insomnia, as well digestive problems. Massage is good for you. It helps you slow down and recharge. It is TLC at its best.
Darlings, take time to recharge. If you don’t take of yourself, you can’t take care of anyone else! Have a sweet week!
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Darlings, we have all heard the expression “nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” And yet so many people put off filing their taxes for years as the penalties pile up. Or, they scramble at the last minute and miss hundreds if not thousands of dollars of deductions. If you have not filed this year it is still not too late to get good tax advice, even if your records are a mess. Call a professional and they can file an extension and give you time to get yourself in order. They can even help you sort things out. And don’t be embarrassed. Tax professionals are like doctors; they have seen and heard it all. The sooner you deal with your taxes the sooner the mess and worry goes away 
My tax expert is Buffie the Tax Heiress. She and her staff can help anyone who has to file U.S. taxes. Don’t be fooled by the cute name, Buffie, AKA Mrs. Purselle, is all business and super qualified. The cute name is just to relax anyone who might be intimidated by taxes or the idea of a stuffy firm (like me). But whatever you do darlings, get your taxes filed.
Life is sweeter when you know your taxes are squared away and you are saving money in your 401K or your RRSP. Smart women are smart about money too. I always say that you are never too old or too young to take care of yourself. Well darlings, you are never too poor, too young, or too old to save, invest, and prosper.
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Fixing a small flaw like stretch marks or blemishes isn’t about trying to be perfect or pleasing others. It is about feeling good about you. If fixing a small flaw makes you feel more confident, why hesitate? Feeling more confident lets you relax and focus on your work and relationships. So darlings, never let anyone make you feel vain or self-conscious about taking care of youself. Remember, feeling beautiful helps to make life sweet.
Until next week, please sign-up if you haven’t already by emailing your info to domore@dolcedolce.com. DolceDolce is free. And please forward us to all your friends. And please give us your comments by emailing us at the same address. We want to know what you think. Please LIKE us on FACEBOOK http://www.facebook.com/pages/dolcedolcecom/215363998481866 look for our logo! Let’s start the conversation! Gracey Hitchcock Editor Photo by: www.yanka.ca © DolceDolce® 2013 All DolceDolce content is copyright
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