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Editor's Note
Miss Universe Top 10
How to star a Blog
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Luxury Travel in Africa
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Best Roles Watches for Women
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The Director of Mister Grand International USA
Aytana Quezada
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Millionaire in Training for kids
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Editor's Note
Letter from the Director
My whole life has been dedicated to empower myself and to empower others. Through the elements of art, beauty and fashion, I have been able to display and to share that power. We are celebrating the birth of my magazine, LUXE VARIÉ, which is the latest celebration of the essence of those elements. Our purpose is to join forces from all corners of the world, and create something special. This journey will serve as a platform to display our ideas, talents and the unique elements of our cultures. This merge, will serve as a catalyst to create class and glamour.
I am Marie Llanos Llanos and hereby, I am inviting you to join me in this new journey called LUXE VARIÉ.
Marie Llanos Llanos
Marie LLanos Llanos
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STAFF Owner, Publisher & Editor-in-Chief
Marie Llanos Llanos
Editorial assistants
Mirna Torres
Kenny Ledee
Photographer Credits
NYC Photographer
Los Angeles Time
Miss Universe
Social
Aytana Quezada
Fashion Columnist- Russia
Anastasia Buteeva
Collaborators
Rolf Galvao
Jayson Santana
Peyton Castillo
SUBMISSIONS
We welcome freelance arts, photo, and story submissions .However we cannot reply personally to unsuccessful pitches.
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CONTRIBUTORS
Diana Mahrach, Kim Porter, Sinoman Bernard,
Susanna Nicoletti
Cover Front Model - Aytana Quezada
Cover Back Model - Andrea Meza (Photo by Los Angeles Time)
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MISS UNIVERSE 2020 ANDREA MEZA
Miss Universe 2020: Miss Mexico won our hearts with her changing beauty standards answer Delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Miss Universe Competition took place in Hollywood on Sunday, 16 May, with Mexico’s Andrea Meza taking home the crown.
Meza was asked how would she have handled COVID-19 if she was the leader of her country. She responded by saying that she would have a lockdown earlier and that it is important to “take care of our people.” In her concluding statement, Meza focused on changing beauty standards, stating that beauty is not only about how people look but about “people’s hearts” and the way they love themselves.
"We live in a society that more and more is more than advanced, and as we advance as a society, we've also advanced with stereotypes," she said. "Nowadays beauty isn't only the way we look. For me, beauty radiates not only in our spirit, but in our hearts and the way that we conduct ourselves. Never permit someone to tell you that you're not valuable."
Miss Universe 2020: Top 10 evening gown competition Amanda Obdam, Miss Universe Thailand 2020 competes on stage as a Top 10 finalist in an evening gown of her choice during the 69th Miss Universe Competition on May 16, 2021 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida airing LIVE on FYI and Telemundo. Contestants from around the globe have spent the last few weeks touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown.
Kimberly Jimenez, Miss Universe Dominican Republic 2020 competes on stage as a Top 10 finalist in an evening gown of her choice during the 69th Miss Universe Competition on May 16, 2021 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida airing LIVE on FYI and Telemundo. Contestants from around the globe have spent the last few weeks touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown.
Miss Philippines Rabiya Mateo appears onstage at the Miss Universe 2021 Preliminary Competition at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino on May 14, 2021 in Hollywood, Florida.
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Miqueal-Symone Williams, Miss Universe Jamaica 2020 competes on stage as a Top 10 finalist in an evening gown of her choice during the 69th Miss Universe Competition on May 16, 2021 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida airing LIVE on FYI and Telemundo. Contestants from around the globe have spent the last few weeks touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown.
Janick Maceta Del Castillo, Miss Universe Peru 2020 competes on stage as a Top 10 finalist in an evening gown of her choice during the 69th Miss Universe Competition on May 16, 2021 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida airing LIVE on FYI and Telemundo. Contestants from around the globe have spent the last few weeks touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown.
Andrea Meza, Miss Universe Mexico 2020 competes on stage as a Top 10 finalist in an evening gown of her choice during the 69th Miss Universe Competition on May 16, 2021 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida airing LIVE on FYI and Telemundo. Contestants from around the globe have spent the last few weeks touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown.
Ivonne Cerdas, Miss Universe Costa Rica 2020 competes on stage as a Top 10 finalist in an evening gown of her choice during the 69th Miss Universe Competition on May 16, 2021 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida airing LIVE on FYI and Telemundo. Contestants from around the globe have spent the last few weeks touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown. Julia Gama, Miss Universe Brazil 2020 competes on stage as a Top 10 finalist in an evening gown of her choice during the 69th Miss Universe Competition on May 16, 2021 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida airing LIVE on FYI and Telemundo. Contestants from around the globe have spent the last few weeks touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown.
Estefania Soto Torres, Miss Universe Puerto Rico 2020 competes on stage as a Top 10 finalist in an evening gown of her choice during the 69th Miss Universe Competition on May 16, 2021 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida airing LIVE on FYI and Telemundo. Contestants from around the globe have spent the last few weeks touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown.
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Adline Castelino, Miss Universe India 2020 competes on stage as a Top 10 finalist in an evening gown of her choice during the 69th Miss Universe Competition on May 16, 2021 at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida airing LIVE on FYI and Telemundo. Contestants from around the globe have spent the last few weeks touring, filming, rehearsing and preparing to compete for the Miss Universe crown.
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How to Start a Blog 2021 By: Kim Porter
How to start a blog? – It is 2021 already and a lot of people are starting their blogs for various reasons. It seems like COVID-19 has pushed us all to go online, be it for leisure or for making money. Given the easy and quick steps to initiate one, every one of us wants to own our blogs where we can jot down our thoughts or simply sell the products we are good marketing at.
But what an overwhelming majority does not know is the right procedure for initiating a blog. Hence, they end up regretting and quitting it in the end wasting all the money and hours they spent on starting it. Thus, to help you avoid that road of misery and waste, we thought to list the most essential things you need to know before you start your blog.
Let’s start unwrapping now!
1- Pick your niche wisely
When we’re in a rush and excited to lay our hands on our blog immediately, we often tend to ignore the intricacies involved. You can’t just make a blog and decide your niche later. No! Your niche has to be carefully selected as per your taste and talents first and then you can go get yourself a blog. This way, it would be a lot easier and practical for you to work on your favorite niche easily. And you can start earning from it in a matter of no time! But just shooting your luck in the air without any target can lead you to a bad failure
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2- Spend some time in finding the right domain and hosting
Yet again, we’d argue that you do your research before opting for a domain and hosting services. You’d find a plethora of options available for your domain name but you have to select the one which matches your best interests. Your domain name should be unique and represent your niche well. Remember, the wrong hosting can ruin your entire blogging career. While a lot of bloggers may be using Tumblr or Blogger.com, we’d, nevertheless, recommend you to go for WordPress.com for the diversity and flexibility in the options. Plus, so far, WordPress has been the best platform for blogging.
3- Add some blogging plugins
If you are serious about making your blog, we are sure by now you already have acquainted with the term SEO. With the built-in plugins of WordPress, you can track the traffic of your blog and analyze
your
content.
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Plugins > Add New and here you’d have an option of Yoast SEO which is the standard of WordPress. It will help you track the details of your blog SEO wise. You can maximize your traffic through Yoast SEO if you keep following the guidelines
4- Last but not least; great content is the king
So
by
now,
you
are
well-acquainted
with
the
basics
of
starting
a
blog.
Let’s
reveal
the
last
yet
equally significant point here which is, content. Without writing compelling, and eye-catching content,
you
cannot
push
people
to
keep
revisiting
your
blog
even
with
all
the
above-mentioned
things.
Remember, content is the real king in the game of blogging. Write unique stuff with some appealing tricks. Add relevant pictures and videos in between the paragraphs to engage your readers. Don’t forget to mention the sources of the pictures you took from. Skipping this can get you in trouble.
5Stay steady and updated
We’re sure you’ve heard that slow and steady wins the race. Regardless of how fancy of a blog
you’ve built or what plugins and hosting you have, if you are not constant with uploading content on
your
blog,
chances
are,
you
may
lose
the
game. So
the
key
is
to
stay
updated
and
keep
your
viewers engaged with a daily dose of entertainment. And that’s pretty much it guys! There are also some tools to help you succeed on your online journey. Sign up to download your free copy!
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LUXURY TRAVELS IN AFRICA 2021
LUXURY TRAVEL By Sinoman Bernard
WHEN PLANNING A VACATION, MOST PEOPLE KIND OF FORGET ABOUT THIS WONDERFUL CONTINENT OF AFRICA. IT CAN OFFER SO MUCH TO TRAVELERS AND IT HAS A VAST VARIETY OF PLACES THAT CAN BE VISITED. I HAVE KNOWN TO BE THE PLACE TO SATISFY EVEN THE PICKIEST ONES; FROM THE ARCHITECTURE AND THE ARCHAIC RUINS TO THE LUXURY HOTELS, IT WILL TAKE YOUR BREATH AWAY. IT HAS CONTENT TO PLEASE HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS AS WELL AS NATURE LOVERS. DOWN BELOW ARE PRESENTED SOME OF THE LUXURY TRAVEL LOCATIONS IN AFRICA
Rovos Rail
SETTLED IN SOUTH AFRICA, THIS IS A TRUE TREAT FOR THE ONES THAT WOULD LOVE TO EXPERIENCE ORIENT EXPRESS AND ITS WONDERS. IT PACKS A WHOLE FEW DAYS TO TRAVEL AROUND SOUTH AFRICA, DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF DAYS YOU WOULD LIKE TO SPEND LIKE THIS. EVERY CART OR ROOM HAS ITS OWN BATHROOM AND IT IS VERY SPACIOUS. WITH FOOD AND DRINKS ON DEMAND, YOU WILL FEEL LIKE YOU NEVER WANT TO LEAVE THIS TRAIN.
ONE OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVE THINGS ON THIS TRAIN IS THE EXISTENCE OF THE TERRASSE THAT CAN BE USED TO SIT BACK, REST AND ENJOY THE LANDSCAPE YOU ARE PASSING BY. OF COURSE, THERE ARE PLANNED STOPS WITH FIELD TRIPS INCLUDED INTO THIS RIDE, SO YOU GET TO EXPERIENCE THE TOWNS YOU ARE PASSING THROUGH AS WELL AS THE WONDERFUL NATURE THAT SURROUNDS THE WHOLE PATH. IN ADDITION TO THE EXPERIENCE, THERE ARE GALA SUPPERS ON THE TRAIN ITSELF IN ORDER TO MAGNIFY THE EXPERIENCE EVEN MORE.
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Bisate Lodge
BISATE LODGE IS SITUATED IN RWANDA, THE COUNTRY THAT HAS A REPUTATION AND NOT SO BRIGHT HISTORY. IT IS GOOD TO KNOW THAT THAT IS ALL BEHIND THEM NOW AND THAT THE WHOLE COUNTRY HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS IN ORDER TO BREAK FROM THE STIGMA CREATED AROUND IT. THEY HAVE INCORPORATED NATURAL BEAUTY INTO THE TOURISTIC OFFER AND MADE NATIONAL PARK AROUND THE VOLCANIC AREA. THIS TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT, IT OFFERS THE STROLL AROUND NATURE WITH WILD ANIMALS IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT.
EVERYTHING IS MADE IN SUCH A WAY THAT IT COMPLIMENTS THE WILDERNESS AND ALL THE LUXURY VILLAS ARE LOCATED AT THE EDGE OF THE FORESTS PROVIDING PEACEFUL VACATION. A MUST IS THE SO-CALLED MOUNTAIN GORILLA TRACK SINCE IT ENABLES TOURISTS TO MEET ENDANGERED SPECIES OF ANIMALS. THE WHOLE PLACE IS ORIENTED IN HABITAT PRESERVATION AND SPECIES PROTECTION, SO A TRUE NATURALIST WILL BE AWOKEN IN THE TOURISTS. IT IS A PLACE TO REMEMBER AND IF YOU PICK IT, YOU WON’T REGRET IT.
Tswalu Kalahari
LOCATED IN SOUTH AFRICA, IT HAS BEEN LABELED AS ONE OF THE MOST LUXURIOUS PLACES TO VISIT. TSWALU IS LOCATED ON THE FURTHEST SOUTH OF THE KALAHARI, AND THE BEST WAY TO GET TO YOUR DESTINATION IS BY A PRIVATE PLANE OR THE HELICOPTER.
WITH A MAXIMUM NUMBER OF QUESTS THAT ARE LOW, YOU WILL HAVE A VERY PRIVATE EXPERIENCE.WITH A VERY DISTINCT FLORA AND FAUNA, IT WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH A VERY UNIQUE EXPERIENCE OF NATURE.
WORKING WITH THE VERY BEST IN THEIR JOB, SUCH AS BEST CHEFS ON THE MICHELIN STAR LIST, GOURMET MEALS ARE GUARANTEED. THE FURTHER EXPANSION OF THIS LOCATION INCREASES THE UNIQUENESS OF THE VISIT.
Safari
NO MATTER WHERE IN AFRICA, A SAFARI IS A MUST. THIS IS A UNIQUE OPPORTUNITY TO OBSERVE WILD AND ENDANGERED ANIMALS IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT. ALMOST ALL LOCATIONS IN AFRICA OFFER THIS KIND OF EXPERIENCE BUT PAY ATTENTION WHEN PICKING THE RIGHT ONE FOR YOU. LUXURIOUS LOCATIONS WILL PROVIDE A MORE PERSONALIZED EXPERIENCE. SOME OF THEM ARE KENYA, ETHIOPIA, AND SOUTH AFRICA. EXPERIENCE OF OBSERVING ANIMALS THAT ARE DANGEROUS AND ENDANGERED FROM CLOSE PROXIMITY IS A LIFE-CHANGING EXPERIENCE AND WILL CHANGE YOUR VIEW OF THE WORLD ALL AROUND YOU.
DON’T LET THIS OPPORTUNITY SLIP THROUGH YOUR FINGERS, GO TO GOSHENISAFARIS AND BOOK YOUR SAFARI TRIP TODAY.
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Royal Mansour
ROYAL MANSOUR IS LOCATED IN MARRAKECH, MOROCCO AND IT WILL PROVIDE AN EXQUISITE EXPERIENCE TO ANYONE WHO VISITS IT. WITH MANY HIDDEN GEMS, IT IS IN MOST CASES PERCEIVED AS A MAGICAL SITE TO VISIT. ROYAL MANSOUR IS IN THE VERY CENTER OF MARRAKECH, AND IT IS SORT OF A REFUGE FROM ALL THE BUSTLE AND HUSTLE OF A BUSY CITY CENTER.
WITH A VAST THREE FLOORS AND MORE THAN FIFTY RAIDS’ IT IS A TRUE MASTERPIECE OF ARCHITECTURE. WITH FOOD THAT IS VERY SPECIFIC AND CRUCIAL TO THE WHOLE CULTURE, A MAJORITY OF TRADITIONAL DISHES WILL BE PRESENTED TO YOU TO TRY.
IN ADDITION TO THIS, SINCE THIS IS A PLACE THAT INTERNATIONAL CULTURES VISIT, MOST RESTAURANTS WILL OFFER DISHES THAT ARE NOT TRADITIONAL AND PERHAPS MORE FAMILIAR TO THE TOURISTS. THIS PLACE ALSO HAS A BREATHTAKING GARDEN MAKING TOURISTS FORGET ABOUT WHERE THEY ARE. WITH THE SPA THAT YOU CAN VISIT, THIS PLACE IS A TRUE HEAVEN ON EARTH. Beyond Ngorongoro Crater Lodge
SET IN TANZANIA, THIS PLACE IS AN OASIS. THE VILLA IS SET AT THE VERY EDGE OF THE INACTIVE VOLCANO, AND ITS LOCATION PROVIDES A VERY UNIQUE VIEW. INSIDE IS NO LESS IMPRESSIVE WITH VERY SPECIFIC ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN OF IT. IT PROVIDES AN AMAZING SENSATION AND MIX OF FRENCH AND AFRICAN INTERIOR DESIGN. OF COURSE, THE SERVICE INSIDE OF THE PALACE IS EXTRAORDINARY, MAKING YOU FEEL LIKE A TRUE EMPEROR. THIS LOCATION IS CONSIDERED ONE OF THE BEST FOR SAFARI EXPERIENCE DUE TO THE LANDSCAPE.
Conclusion
THERE ARE SO MANY PLACES THAT CAN BE VISITED IN AFRICA. WE HAVE PICKED SOME OF THE MOST LUXURIOUS.
FROM THE TRAIN EXPERIENCE TO THE LUXURY VILLAS, AFRICA OFFERS A LOT OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE EXPLORATION OF NATURE AND INCLUDES SAFARIS AND VISITS TO NATIONAL PARKS WHERE WILDLIFE CAN BE OBSERVED IN THEIR NATURAL HABITAT, BEING JUST A FEW METERS FROM ONE OF THE MOST DANGEROUS ANIMALS IN TE WORLD.
WITH A CULTURE THAT IS UNIQUE AND INCORPORATION OF NATURE IN THE LIVING SPACES, AFRICA OFFERS A TRULY BREATHTAKING HOLIDAY THAT WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR A LONG TIME.
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I to Inspiring Photographer biography to Make You Hungry for Shooting. Successful photographer become idols for newbies. It’s always interesting to see them in life, to take a glance behind the scenes, and hear their unique stories on how they got into photography.
Since I was a child, I have taken photographs of everyday moments and small happenings in my life, and assembled the photos into albums. I used to watch other photographer's photographs which helped a lot to improve my photography skills. My life's work is creating photographs and albums that tell stories of moments and happenings in the lives of my clients. I have done weddings, fashion and portraits professionally since 2016.
Why do I do weddings? although I am more familiar as a fashion photographer. I do wedding photography to explore my creativity while documenting amazing moments in my clients lives. I am a Dubai based photographer. I have done many celebrity shoots and many fashion shows.
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ROLEX WATCHES
The Best Rolex Watches for Women in 2021
Every woman needs a watch. And nothing says timeless and sophistication like a Rolex. These iconic and timeless Swiss watches are quite luxurious, stylish, and durable, and when wearing them, there is a sense of prestige like no other. It is not weird that Rolex is the favorite brand of many celebrities including Selena Gomez, Rihanna, Kim Kardashian, and Victoria Beckham. In this article, you will be able to read about the best Rolex watches for women. Let’s take a look:
Lady Datejust 31 Silver Diamond Dial Steel and Everose Gold Jubilee Watch
If you love the combination of steel, silver, and rose gold, this watch will give you that “wow” factor that you are looking for. The band has the signature Rolesor link style which implements two different metals for an eye-catching contrast. Like all Rolex watches, this model features a waterproof design and has a scratch-resistant sapphire crystal dial. The finest and most beautiful detail on it is the diamond hours markers.
Datejust 36 Mother of Pearl Dial Watch
While Rolex is famous for the linked metal bands on their products, their first models were made with a leather strap. This model keeps that tradition alive, especially by using black leather in order to contrast the white gold case and the diamond bezel. Other features worth mentioning is the dial which is made from mother-of-pearl. Rolex has been connected to the sea for a long time, so it is fitting that this watch has a nautical theme.
These Rolex watches will add sophistication, style, and class to your every outfit and they are suitable for almost every occasion. Hence, start browsing through the wide range of watches that will both have style and function.
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For women’s Rolex watches, some of the best investment pieces for 2021 come from older, discontinued models that are only now starting to experience a resurgence of appreciation. Lady Datejust 28 Chocolate Diamond Dial Jubilee Watch A smaller, more elegant version of the original men’s Date just was released in 1957. This model shows off the lovely combination of rose gold, stainless steel, and a chocolate dial, and it features a mesmerizing diamond bezel and hour markers. This will allow you to accessorize in a gentle and feminine way.
Lady Datejust 26 Black Dial Stainless Steel Oyster Watch If you have slim wrists or if you simply want a more delicate timepiece, this slim watch will be perfect for you. This design features stainless steel components, a combination of 18-karat white gold, and black dials that make it quite formal and professional, hence making it perfect for formal events or work
Lady Datejust 31 Pink Dial Stainless Steel and Everose Gold Jubilee Bracelet Watch
This modern version of the classic Rolex style offers a nice version that combines beauty and strength. The diamond hour markers and the rose gold dial adds a feminine touch to the stainless steel used. Rolex rose gold watches all have an Everose alloy that will not tarnish, even under the harshest conditions. This Jubilee bracelet is yet another watch that combines five links for the extra comfortable wear.
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Aytana Quezada CEO of Kry Cosmetic & National Director
Of Mister Grand USA 2021!
ENTREPRENEUR AND E M P OW E R E D WO M A N
A woman born in Machala, Ecuador, Aytana comes from a very hard working family. The third child of three
She went to public school and graduated from a well known public high school in her hometown. After that she enrolled in the University of Machala and started to prepare for an English Teaching Career. Aytana loved teaching English to kids and teenagers for a few years. Staying humble to herself, Aytana mentioned in an interview with the Latino Channel Telemundo for their show ‘Un Nuevo Dia’, “I’m so grateful and blessed. Going through Castings put me into West New York Fashion Week where I met the principal Director and founder Marie Llanos who called me one night to tell me she liked my photos and invited to be part of her Runway. I cried for hours and praying to God for that opportunity”
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The Fashion Week appearance and achievement of one dream, was a perfect springboard to accomplish her lifelong passion makeup. In January 2020 she made a promise to herself that this will be her greatest year ever. She started working and thought on how she would like her own Cosmetic company to be represented. Of Course staging true to her roots and her free, non judgemental spirit, she created KRY Cosmetics. Kry Cosmetics is a homage to her family as the first two initials represent her niece and nephew's first names and the Y to represent herself (Kenya=K ; Rafael=R , Aytana =Y) .
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MISTER GRAND USA 2021. WHICH IS THE BIGGEST CHALLENGE IN LIFE.
I H AV E AC C E P T E D B E C A U S E I K N OW T H AT I ’ M R E A DY TO TA K E O F F.
Mister Grand International is one of the biggest International male pageants since 2017 and it’s now ready to take off in its edition 2021!
MGI has its identity as a pageant for men who are athletic, requiring skills to be competitive in nature at any given sport. This contest has two main concepts: Camaraderie and Competitiveness. Camaraderie means a winner must have the spirit of sportsmanship that he must carry out during his entire reign. A Competitive man should be energetic and have a great mindset and be able to respond positively during the competition. The Winner of Mister Grand International title will undergo several sessions during his reign l, such as photo shoots, ramp modeling, fashion shows, Tv commercials, Speaking engagements, corporate visits and humanitarian activities from the Philippines and from our partners around the world . With that said , I can promise Mister Grand USA 🇺 🇸 2021 under my responsibility will send the best delegate to represent us.
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Summer 2021 Hottest Bikinis for All Body Types: Two-Piece Swimsuits for Women
Summer is here, and if you’re hoping to rock bikinis at the beach or pool, then we’re here to help! Summer is the perfect season to show off a bit more skin than usual, and two-piece swimsuits can really help with that. Bikinis are also great to wear when tanning (safely and with sunscreen), because they make sure more of your body gets that gorgeous glow.
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Little Island
New York City's newest park, Little Island, opens to public
Little Island, a new, free public park pier within the larger Hudson River Park, opened to the public on May 21, 2021, providing New Yorkers and visitors from around the world with a unique green space unlike any other in New York City. Planned in partnership with the Hudson River Park Trust, Little Island was funded primarily through Barry Diller and the Diller-Von Furstenberg Family Foundation through an extraordinary philanthropic gift to the Hudson River Park.
INNOVATIVE DESIGN
Components of the pier, nestled among more than 350 species of flowers, trees and shrubs, include a 687-seat amphitheater and an intimate stage and lawn space, along with dazzling views of other portions of Hudson River Park, New York City and the Hudson River. Little Island was designed by Thomas Heatherwick of Heatherwick Studio, with landscape design by Signe Nielsen of MNLA. The landscape provides a visually surprising and inspiring experience as visitors walk across the park. The plantings are varied to provide an environment that changes with the seasons, with flowing trees and shrubs, fall foliage and evergreens. More than 66,000 bulbs and 114 trees have been planted, some of which will grow to 60 feet tall.
Designed by Heatherwick Studio, Little Island’s distinct exterior is supported by concrete piles. On top of the piles, 132 concrete “tulips” make up the structure of the park. Each tulip’s shape is unique and has a different weight load capacity to hold the soil, lawns, overlooks and trees. The original Pier 54 piles remain to provide habitat for aquatic life.
PROGRAMMING
Beginning in June, Little Island will host a season of programming to foster and support New York City-based artists. The majority of events will be free, and ticketed events will be primarily free or low-cost. There will be performances and educational programming six days a week, with offerings from music, dance, circus, spoken word and more. Programming ranges from surprise performances with local performers to special events with renowned New York City arts organizations.
The pier is open daily, with the same operating hours as the rest of Hudson River Park (6:00 AM–1:00 AM).
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It provides natural spaces to explore and new venues for live performances and cultural events.
OPINION: 2021 WILL BE THE YEAR OF PRADA.
Susanna Nicoletti
By:
After a facing a number of challenging years, 2021 is the year Prada will prove its strength and leadership in terms of business management, creativity and innovation, thanks to all of its preparations in digital, sustainability and communications, says Susanna Nicoletti.
Earlier this month, Prada’s racing team Luna Rossa Prada Pirelli, lost 7-3 to the Emirates Team New Zealand, after 10 hard-fought regattas. What seems like a defeat for the team – being excluded from the next challenge by the winning team – may however only be for a passing moment, for if it’s one skill Prada is best at, it is resilience. Resilience is elasticity, the capacity to recover quickly from difficulties and Prada has certainly proved to be a great example of it in all the different chapters of its own history. The past six years have not been an easy ride for the Italian fashion house. Prada had been struggling to catch up with the times, particularly compared to other luxury brands in the market like Gucci, whose appeal to younger, more digitally native consumers has left a lot to be envied by many of its peers. But Prada's efforts to catch up are finally paying off. Earlier this month, the company reported that its sales and profits had bounced back at the end of 2020, from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, which was helped by strong demand in China and the wider Asia region. Prada noted that its response to the market changes and its strengthening of its relationship with local customers had nearly completely offset the absence of tourists. The resilience of Prada is largely down to its ability to evolve and to rise from the ashes, which can evidently be seen through its very precise and well thought-out internal reorganisation, that peaked with the announcement of the creative partnership with designer Raf Simons, resulting in its success in a post-COVID era
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While typically other brands have benefited from a long wave of success, resulting in a inclination to rest on their laurels until the idyllic vision they had of themselves was hit hard by the pandemic, Prada started a deep rethinking of its business models well in advance, having experienced the need to keeping the pace with the likes of Gucci over the past few years. Indeed, 2021 is the year Prada proves its strength and leadership in terms of business management, creativity and innovation, thanks to its renewed focus on digital, sustainability and communication.
Digital presentation
Firstly, Prada’s willingness to experiment with digital has resulted in a sharper and more impactful online presence. This was clearly evident at its latest digital presentations of its Mens’ and Womens’ collections at the start of the year which demonstrated a masterclass in how brands should harness both their digital communication and marketing strategy. Using the dramatic backdrop created by Rem Khoolas' OMA/AMO Studio, Prada presented a concept that was both intriguing and powerful, sharp in details and features. The result was a strong, impactful and contemporary approach that was fully developed across all touchpoints, both physical and digital.
It’s important to note that Prada’s digital evolution has been enhanced with the arrival of Lorenzo Bertelli, son of Miuccia Prada and CEO Patrizio Bertelli, as the head of marketing and communications, who has been successful in convincing Prada’s board of the strategic importance of online. Prada reported that its ecommerce sales more than tripled in 2020 compared to 2019levels. And last year, it launched revamped its website and expanding its e-commerce offering in new key markets.
Heritage and sustainability
Prada’s initiatives to move towards more sustainable products while at the same time maintaining its heritage is another point to note. The development of its Re-Nylon project, which launched in 2019, reflects the spirit of the times.
By taking one of the classic staples and iconic materials that made Prada successful and evolving it into a revisited must-have of Prada, the Italian fashion house has shown that it is in line with the zeitgeist. The idea of turning the brand’s hallmark into a flagship of sustainability couldn’t be more aligned with global sentiment that is taking over the customers approach to fashion shopping. And, once again, the development of a full marketing strategy around this project enhanced its credibility in a very competitive, global market.
New Communications Formats
Prada was one of the first brands to believe in the power of movies, having featured the likes of Sir Ben Kingsley and Helena Bonham Carter for the famous, branding exercise of a short movie masterpiece “A Therapy” launched in 2012 as well as the Miu Miu Women’s Tales series commissioned in 2011 to female movie directors on the occasion of the Venice Film Festival, and 2013 Wes Anderson “Castello Cavalcanti”. These new communication formats prove the ability of the brand to develop a fresh approach and to create a brand-new customer experience, enhancing the iconic products and magnifying the brand thanks to a very original, cinematic vision of fashion.
Photo: Courtesy of Prada.
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Luna Rossa
Finally, we return to the Luna Rossa. Despite its defeat, Luna Rossa (the Silver Bullet, as it is called by the Kiwis) is raised as a champion in the kingdom of sailing. Luna Rossa, inspired by a famous Neapolitan song, is a state of mind. It represents the quest for excellence that Prada as a group has always pursued. Courage and resilience have always been some of the key values of this adventure all over the globe and a sort of a brand statement. In this case, brand positioning is not just an exercise written on paper, it is defined by precise activities enhancing the brand message and synthesised in a living mission statement. Successful collaborations with American poet and activist Amanda Gorman and cult movie director Sofia Coppola to the futuristic locations created by one of the most prestigious architecture studios in the world, the acquisition of quintessentially Milanese food mecca Pasticceria Marchesi, and targeted collaborations with sportswear brands like Adidas, Prada has risen from its ashes several times and, thanks to its habit of going against the flow, the group had the chance to get prepared well in advance to face the postCOVID chapter in fashion with determination and clear vision.
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Millionaire in training: how to teach your kid to think like an entrepreneur
Kids are just a sponge. When you expose them to things like brainstorming and prototyping, they get it. They are almost naturals at it. By becoming an entrepreneur — whether it is simply putting up a neighborhood lemonade stand, launching a landscaping business or developing a new app — kids can learn about budgeting, saving, spending and investing.
“It makes you value money more,” said Henske, who developed and runs his firm’s smart-money kids program. “It’s hard to make it. It’s hard to keep it.”
It also helps children develop perseverance by learning from their failures, and it begins to introduce critical thinking, said Don Bossi, president of FIRST, a nonprofit organization that helps foster innovations by students K-12 in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM).
“Failure is part of the learning process,” he said.
“If they try something and it doesn’t work, instead of putting it down and walking away, nurture them,” he said.
You can ask, ”‘What did you learn from that? What can you do to make it better?’”
Foster creativity
The good news is young kids already think creatively.
“Something about growing up sort of beats the creativity out of us,” Bossi said.
“Young kids aren’t as constrained by history or what they know,” he added. “They are not afraid of being wrong.
“They are not afraid of being told their idea is crazy. They are not afraid of failure.” Henske agrees, pointing out that adults tend to group-think.
So, if your kid has a great idea, be curious about it and help nurture it. Even if it is a “whacky” one, he said.
“The second you start stifling it … they lose their confidence and start getting into group-think,” he warned.
Brainstorm
Does your kid want to find a way to start making money?
The first thing to do is ask them what they can do to make it happen. That’s where brainstorming comes in.
“Some kids will say, ‘I can rake the leaves,’ or ‘I can make the beds,’” Henske said. “You say, ‘Wow, could you build a business around that?’” Henske likes to encourage brainstorming by using mind maps. It can be as simple as picking up a pen and paper or using an online tool, such as mindmeister.com.
For example, his 15-year-old son came to him for money because he couldn’t get a job until he turned 16. Henske turned it around and asked him to come up with an idea to earn it on his own. His son is now developing an app and website that connects teens to neighbors who need chores done around the house.
“There are cool opportunities for parents,” he said. “All you have to do is be aware and be on the lookout for it.”
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Find a mentor
Kids don’t always like to take advice from their parents. If your name is Mom or Dad, that pretty much means that you don’t know anything until that child turns 30,” quipped Henske. That’s why it’s important to have your child find mentors who can help guide them. It can be a local businessman, a family friend or an expert in the given field. To help explain his or her idea, your kid can even build a prototype to show to local experts, FIRST’s Bossi suggested. That could lead to success down the road. “Think ‘Shark Tank’ but at a local level,” he said.
Research the market
If you think your kid’s idea has the potential to turn into a business, first research the market to see what the need is and assess the competition. Come up with a business model and, if it is a product, figure out how much it would cost to produce it. "If all those things look good … your kid could start to talk to angel investors to see if someone can fund it, taking it from prototype and concept to production and maybe a real business,” said Bossi.
teach life lessons along the way
As you guide your children through building and running their business, talk to them about profits and taxes, Henske said. You can also have them read books about famous entrepreneurs. But don’t overdo it. Don’t get caught up, as a parent, trying to use the fire-hose method: You bring the kids in the room one day and sit in the room for five hours and teach them how to be entrepreneurs,” warned Henske. Instead, think about doing it a bit at a time.
-Let it drip a little, let it sit and then talk about it,” he said. “And see what they come up with.
-Or even let it sit a couple of weeks,” he added.
The bottom line
If you take the time to teach and guide your kids, they’ll soak it all up. 'Kids are just a sponge,” Bossi
said. “When you expose them to things like brainstorming and prototyping, they get it.
“They are almost naturals at it.” There may also be a price to pay if you don’t, warned Henske.
“If we don’t teach our kids to be entrepreneurs, which really means having an idea and taking control of your own destiny, they are going to grip onto their first job and when it changes and goes away, they are not going to be able to deal,” he said. "As a parent, that should scare the heck out of us.”
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