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CULT FAVORITE SKINCARE LINES developed by DERMATOLOGISTS & SCIENTIFIC RESEARCHERS  Words, Judith Ecochard Plenty has been written about the effectiveness of some of the world’s skincare products out on the market. No surprise, like fashion…the concept of  high / low---mixing up the inexpensive with the pricier, holds true in beauty products too. We’ve demoed products from three lines over the past few weeks---to experience and review. After all, EXUVIANCE®, IMMUNOCOLOGIE™, LUMIXYL™  don't have the marketing might, or will perhaps, of major cosmetics companies. Exuviance® is a collection of skin care regimes with the MO of anti-aging ---reduce wrinkles and pore size, even out and firm up skin tone etc… And also has line of products geared towards the acne prone…all under the umbrella of the very well respected NeoStrata company.  We’ve attended enough aesthetically oriented medical conferences--- so we’ve heard about NeoStrata for years from other Derm...

Honoring Jackson Browne Norma & Russ Ramsey, Pastor James Wuye and Imam Muhammad Ashafa WITH Hosts Farah Pandith, Rosie Perez, Steven Van Zandt, Mo' Rocca Dinner, Live Auction & Concert Hammerstein Ballroom, NYC Archbishop of South Africa's Desmond Tutu's words of wisdom..." You must be the change you   wish to see in the world.  ..."  have inspired  the "We ARE FAMILY® FOUNDATION A non-profit organization founded by legendary songwriter and producer Nile Rodgers---dedicated to promoting peace through interfaith understanding and actions... PLUS: Programs...including the Three Dot Dash ---that supports teen leaders around the world who are actively working on projects that address basic human needs and promoting a more peaceful society. We say, AMEN...to that. At the annual gala, a massive assortment of musicians, actors, philanthropists and supporters gathered at the Hammerstein Ballroom in midtown Manhattan... And the party star...

West 37th Street, NYC Inspired the the exuberant canvases of Latin American artists, the cordial Angle Sanchez delivered a knock-out collection of  evening wear in his showroom. The models, posed in sky high heels ...in beautiful, one shouldered and strapless beautifully draped cocktail frocks. Black Crepe One Shouldered Dress- with folded front panel and sequin detail at the neckline. Yves Klein Blue popped---on left Color blocked, geometric designs ---also nods to the artwork of that early part of the decade---with intricate sequins detail  and insets. We thought this amazing--- This Orange Crepe cocktail dress with one shoulder folds draped and tiered skirt --- elegant and flattering.   Orange strapless crepe cocktail dress with side draping that continues to cascade in the back ...perfect.  The designer, Angel Sanchez with two gals from his showroom. Some skinny pants.  Like wearing a work of art...geometrically pieced coc...