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June 14, 2011 · Filed under Lifestyle
American actress JoAnna Garcia Swisher has decided to ‘go there’ – and she’s teamed up with Merck in the launch of Let’s Go There, a campaign that encourages women to talk to their healthcare provider about their birth control options.
The campaign, which has debuted on Facebook(facebook.com/letsgothere), is the culmination of a massive survey among 2,000 US women between the ages of ages 20 and 39. The survey did uncover that some women may be stuck in a rut when it comes to their birth control.
“My girlfriends and I often share our tips and secrets on how we manage to juggle everything in our lives without ever having to settle. As the daughter of an OB/GYN, I learned from an early age the importance of educating myself to better understand my health options,” said JoAnna Garcia Swisher, 31.
“I am excited to partner with Merck on Let’s Go There to encourage other women to take charge of all aspects of your life, whether career or relationships, or most importantly – your health.”
“Today, with all the different birth control options available, it’s important to take time to talk to your healthcare provider about what method best fits your lifestyle.”
How Women Think (Finally revealed!)
With their busy and often demanding schedules, a majority of women using hormonal birth control (52 percent) admit that they rarely evaluate how well their birth control method fits their lifestyle needs, the survey said.
Most women using hormonal birth control (86 percent) claim they are satisfied or very satisfied with their current method. Yet interestingly, 7 in 10 (70 percent) would change something about it; of those who would change something about their current birth control method, 43 percent would change having to take it every day.
Today’s woman has a take charge attitude: 87 percent of women feel comfortable expressing her opinion and 69 percent feel comfortable “making the first move” with her significant other or a potential partner she’s interested in.
In fact, 72 percent of women stated they refuse to settle for anything less than what truly makes them happy.
Most women say they would seek out new employment or a new assignment if they felt unsatisfied with their job (78 percent) and nearly 9 out of 10 (87 percent) unmarried women say they would end a relationship if they felt unsatisfied with someone they were dating.
When it comes to what makes them happy, women are more likely to value their physical health (54 percent) than their looks (38 percent), and more women care about what they do for a living (42 percent) than how much money they make (27 percent).
SOURCE Merck
June 6, 2011 · Filed under Charity, Lifestyle
Miss Universe 2010 Ximena Navarrete is all the way out to try and make the lives of poor children better in her hometown of Guadalajara through Children International, a US-based humanitarian organization.
“It was difficult for me to see the poverty and how these families struggle to get by in the city where I grew up,” said Navarrete, 23.
“But now I have seen the life-changing work Children International is doing with children and teens in Mexico. They are giving impoverished children a chance to live better lives.”
The beauty queen met with several children and their families supported by Children International. A number of kids received medical and dental care, educational assistance, clothing and other necessities that they could not afford.
In a country with 44 percent poverty rate and a city riddled with slums filled with families living on less than $1 a day, Children International provides assistance to over 15,000 poor children there.
“We are grateful to Miss Universe’s dedication to improving the lives of children in her hometown,” said Children International’s President and CEO Jim Cook.
“Her support has brought to light the deep poverty that exists behind the scenes in Guadalajara,” he added.
SOURCE Children International
May 3, 2011 · Filed under Lifestyle
Hat fashion is having its greatest resurgence in decades. It’s on the streets, the big screen, the music arena, and on the small screen. Check out what hats celebrities are wearing on TV:
Matthew Bomer on USA’s “White Collar”
Bomer, who plays a former conman turned FBI agent, has been seen wearing a grey short brimmed fedora or a black Indiana Jones style large-brimmed fedora. Although “White Collar” is set in modern times, they wear a stylish conservative attire that is a throwback to 50’s and 60’s fashion.
Matt Smith of BBC’s “Doctor Who”
People have been getting some glimpses of the cast of Doctor Who, as they are filming the Series 6 of the award-winning Science Fiction show. Apparently, the opening episodes have the Doctor wearing a large cowboy hat for the episodes.
John Hamm of AMC’s “Mad Men”
John Hamm pulls off “Don Draper”, the debonair 1960’s Ad executive perfectly. A large part of the look is the fedoras he wears. In winter months, it’s the larger brimmed fedoras, like an Indiana Jones hat. In summer months, it’s the stingy brimmed fedoras that finish the look.
February 23, 2011 · Filed under Apparel, Beauty, Fashion & Makeup, Jewelry, Lifestyle
This prom season DressGoddess is introducing the ultimate one-of-a-kind prom dress for Prom 2011: The $13,997 Prom Dress. The world’s most expensive prom dress to date.
The $13,997 Prom Dress, exclusively available only at DressGoddess, is designed by renowned prom fashion designer La Femme and customized by DressGoddess with an assortment of genuine diamonds valued at more than $13,000 and hand sewn throughout the bodice of the prom dress.
One of the hottest prom dresses for 2011, the $13,997 Prom Dress is inspired by the new La Femme 15987.
“We have been selling prom dresses since 1969. Starting in January of each year, our customers search for the most unique prom dress ever created,” said Jon Liney, president of DressGoddess.
“The $13,997 Prom Dress delivers exactly this…exclusive one of a kind extravagance. Victoria’s Secret has their $2,000,000 Bra and now DressGoddess has the $13,997 Prom Dress.”
Since typical prom dresses range in price from $200 to $800, DressGodddess offers customers the original La Femme 15987 design for $398.
“La Femme’s original creation is just as beautiful and more economical,” added Jon Liney of DressGoddess. “This is how to purchase the $13,997 Prom Dress for less.”
Available in sizes 00 thru 12, this classic sequined gown with a sweetheart neckline and high slit epitomizes striking Hollywood glamour. The gorgeous silver form fitting La Femme evening dress ensures a memorable entrance and exit at any prom.
The $13,997 Prom Dress as well as the $398 La Femme 15987 will be available for purchase in early March 2011.
SOURCE DressGoddess.com
February 4, 2011 · Filed under Accessories, Beauty, Fashion & Makeup, Lifestyle
Celebrity music icon, actress and designer Jennifer Lopez, ‘the ultimate modern goddess’, is now the first-ever global ambassador for Gillette Venus.
The Venus Goddess “will inspire women around the world to ‘reveal the goddess in you,’ which means feeling their most confident, powerful and beautiful, inside and out,” said a statement from Gillette Venus.
Lopez – and her amazing legs – will star in all elements of brand’s 2011 holistic marketing campaign, supporting the total brand portfolio that includes TV and print advertising, public relations, digital, social media and in-store communications.
The campaign also includes Jennifer’s exclusive remake of the iconic Venus song, plus the launch of a new philanthropic effort dedicated to empowering women through education: the Venus Goddess Fund for Education.
Lopez said:
“The Venus brand empowers women and speaks to the ‘goddess’ in every one of us,”
“Every woman is a goddess in her own right when we let our best feminine self shine through. Venus keeps my legs looking beautiful, giving me the confidence to feel just like a goddess.”
“Jennifer shared much of her personal experience as part of this campaign, and she’s every bit a goddess relaxing at home with her children, or performing on-stage, showing off those rock star legs,” said Sonia Fife, General Manager, Global Venus, P&G Beauty.
Lopez added:
“Music is one of my great passions, so being able to record a remake of the iconic Venus song was a really special part of this campaign. I love that I could express my own passion and creativity, and hopefully inspire other women to do the same…whatever it is they love doing.”
SOURCE Gillette Venus
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