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If you want to visit a gay friendly and laidback European country, then Sweden and its capital city of Stockholm should be first on your list.

Stockholm is made up of fourteen islands connected by 30 bridges. Vacationing there is like going back in time to the city’s medieval origins but with all the benefits of today’s technology.

Made up of walking paths and cobblestoned streets, Stockholm is relaxed and its pace is much slower than in America. It’s a pleasant change to see the locals walking and riding their bikes to work.

When planning your trip, make sure that you pack a good pair of walking shoes so you can experience some of the natural beauty of Stockholm on foot.

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[ DAY 1 ] On the first day, as I arrived in Stockholm at the ARLANDA AIRPORT, all I could think about was the excitement of meeting other friends in LGBT media (and, of course, visiting the ABBA Museum). On the way to the baggage claim, I walked through the “Hall of Fame” - large portraits of Swedish icons from past and present.

After taking the 20-minute train ride into the heart of the city, our first stop was breakfast at the Clairon Sign Hotel, within walking distance from the ARLANDA EXPRESS STATION. www.arlandaexpress.se The CLARION SIGN HOTEL is the largest hotel in the city and combines the best of Scandinavian architecture and design. The style of Sweden definitely shows in the unique

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SWEDEN IS RECOGNIZED AS ONE OF THE MOST SOCIALLY LIBERAL COUNTRIES IN EUROPE AND IN THE WORLD. RECENT POLLS INDICATE THAT A LARGE MAJORITY OF SWEDES SUPPORT LGBT RIGHTS.”

furniture in the hotel’s lobby and in the design of the AMERICAN TABLE BRASSERIE that hosted our delicious breakfast. The American Table Brasserie’s communal and intimate style shows in its two large, long tables where you can sit and socialize with new friends or simply dine alone. www.clarionsign.se After breakfast, we moved on to The Fashion World of Jean Paul Gaultier: From the Sidewalk to the Catwalk at the ARKITEKTUR & DESIGNCENTRUM. The exhibit details the glamorous career of world famous fashion designer Jean Paul Gaultier and is headed to New York next, so don’t miss a chance to see it with your own eyes. www.arkdes.se After the exhibit, we walked by the water, enjoying the peaceful and lush island in the middle of bustling Stockholm, until we arrived at the eco-friendly and award-winning HOTEL SKEPPSHOLMEN. Built from 1699 to 1702, the beautiful and charming 17th century building has all the peace and quiet of a historic home, even though it was created with the purpose of housing Karl XII’s Royal Marines. I really enjoyed the hotel’s restaurant, LANGA RADEN. Both the seafood cuisine and the food presentation were wonderful. www.hotelskeppsholmen.se For our final destination of the day, we walked to the dock and boarded a speedboat and later a sailboat appropriately called “Out.” The ride was fantastic as we enjoyed nature in the middle of the STOCKHOLM ARCHIPELAGO, the largest archipelago in Sweden and the second largest in the Baltic Sea. After enjoying a light snack of coffee and cinnamon rolls SHE - 27 - 11/13

aboard Out, we arrived at ISLAND LODGE, a small, uninhabited island which was once used as a torpedo depot by the Swedish military. The eco-friendly Island Lodge is as close to nature as one can get. There’s no electricity, Internet or phone access on the island, so be sure to factor that into your vacation plans. Even though guests sleep in tents and use porta potties, the tents are spacious with plump beds and luxurious bed linen. Each tent has a great view of the water and the stunning sunset. If you’re a nature girl, you’ll love the natural, sustainable comforts of Island Lodge. www.islandlodge.se [ DAY 2 ] I rose early in the brisk, 30-degree weather to see the gorgeous sunrise through my tent window. We departed from Island Lodge after breakfast to catch the archipelago ferry back to Stockholm. I had just enough time to take a quick shower and change at the 5-star SHERATON HOTEL, located in the very heart of Stockholm’s business district. www. sheratonstockholm.com Our first stop was FOTOGRAFISKA, one of the world’s largest museums for contemporary photography. Fotografiska is located inside Stora Tullhuset, on the docks of Stadsgården in Stockholm. The museum presents four major exhibitions and approximately 20 smaller annual exhibitions. After exploring the museum, we were all ready for a light, organic lunch in the Fotografiska BISTRO, which had a perfect view of Stockholm’s inlet. www.fotografiska.eu It was time to head to the classic and exclusive department store NORDISKA KOM-

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from the cover You know her and have heard her amazing voice from American Idol and The Voice and a bunch of news headlines. Now, Frenchie Davis talks to She Magazine about TV, Broadway and coming out as she gets ready to visit South Florida to headline at one of the biggest events for women in the country, Aqua Girl, taking place in Miami Beach, May 15th - 19th. Make sure you bring this issue to get it autographed!

WHAT DO YOU REMEMBER MOST ABOUT THE VOICE AND WORKING WITH CHRISTINA AGUILERA? What I remember most is the amazing friendships I built with the other contestants. I love them like family, and I am forever changed for the better since having them in my life.

YOU’VE ACCOMPLISHED SO MUCH–THE TV SINGING COMPETITIONS, STUDIO ALBUM RELEASES, BROADWAYAND CONCERT TOURS. WHERE DO YOU FEEL MOST COMFORTABLE?

[Laughs] Sometimes, but I accept that it comes with the territory and appreciate the fact that were it not for those two shows, people may not be interviewing me in the first place.

I would say Broadway. I love being on stage.

WHAT’S BEEN THE HARDEST THING ABOUT BEING IN THE CELEBRITY

DOES IT GET ANNOYING AT TIMES TO HAVE THE VOICE AND IDOL COME UP IN, I AM GUESSING, ALMOST EVERY INTERVIEW?

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The loss of privacy. I first entered this business because I genuinely love to sing, and I’m good at it. But, most of the things that come with being in this business have nothing to do with singing at all. It’s strange that people in other professions can work hard to reach their full potential and still have a private life, but artists are expected to relinquish their rights to any privacy whatsoever in exchange for reaching their full potential. It is a bit unfair, but life is too short to be mad about it. So, I just choose to embrace it.

I UNDERSTAND YOU CAME OUT TO YOUR MOM AT AGE 16. AS WE CELEBRATE MOTHER’S DAY THIS MAY, CAN YOU EXPAND ON THE RELATIONSHIP WITH HER AS WELL AS YOUR MOM’S SUPPORT IN YOUR LIFE AND IN YOUR COMING OUT PROCESS?

My mother taught me so much about being strong and owning who I am. She was the oldest of six, from a poor family and was the first one in her family to go to college. She marched and protested during the civil rights era. Her life experiences gave her the conviction that she would raise children who would never apologize for who they are. It was actually a bigger deal to the public than it was to my mom. She had many LGBT friends, and she wasn’t really shocked or bothered by it.

She simply said “ok” when I told her. [Laughs] She is awesome, and I love her a lot.

WE READ IN OTHER INTERVIEWS THAT YOU DECIDED TO PUBLICLY COME OUT BECAUSE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH A WOMAN. WAS THERE SOMETHING SPECIFIC THAT TRIGGERED THE PROCESS,OR DID YOU JUST WANT TO LET EVERYONE KNOW YOU WERE IN LOVE?

Well, I was doing a magazine interview, and the interviewer asked about my love life– wanting to know if I was seeing someone.

When I replied “Yes,” he asked if it was a man or a woman. In that moment, I decided that I had to either come out or lie, and I am many things but a liar isn’t one of them.

IS SHE STILL YOUR SIGNIFICANT OTHER? I AM SURE OUR READERS WANT TO KNOW, AND WE DO TOO!

Yes! She is!

CAN YOU GIVE US SOME INSIGHT ON WHAT IT’S LIKE TO DATE FRENCHIE DAVIS?

[Laughs] I don’t know. My partner can probably answer that alot better than me, but I can tell you that there is a lot of laughter involved and a lot of talking involved. We laugh a lot, and we talk about EVERYTHING. Those are two of my

“THE JOURNEY TO SELFLOVE IS A LIFELONG ONE. THE WORLD IS FULL OF PEOPLE WHO WILL GO OUT OF THEIR WAY TO MAKE YOU FEEL CRAPPY ABOUT YOURSELF, BUT AT SOME POINT YOU HAVE TO TELL YOURSELF, ‘I’M NOT WHAT

OTHER PEOPLE SAY I AM. I AM WHAT GOD SAYS I AM, AND I’M F*CKING AWE SOME!’” favorite things about our relationship.

DO YOU FEEL THAT COMING OUT SO PUBLICLY HAS HAD ANY KIND OF IMPACT ON YOUR CAREER IN ONE WAY OR ANOTHER?

Not particularly because most of my loyal fans are LGBT. It probably made my fans love me more.

YOU HAVE TALKED ABOUT HOMOPHOBIA WITHIN THE AFRICAN AMERICAN AND BLACK COMMUNITY. WAS THAT AN ISSUE FOR YOU WHEN COMING OUT? DO YOU FEEL THAT HOMOPHOBIA HAS CHANGED A BIT?

It was a huge issue when I came out publicly.

It was a big part of the reason that my father was so afraid for me to be out. I think it really came to a head when I did an interview on a black radio show, and they were so cruel and disrespectful. The interview ended with a guy yelling: “Let a man into the bedroom!” It broke my heart because this was a show that I grew up listening to, and before this experience, I had a lot of respect for the host as I considered him a strong voice for the African American community. It was very disappointing. I think it’s slowly changing, but we have a long way to go.

I HAVE TO TELL YOU THAT I LOVE YOUR PUBLICITY PHOTOS FROM THE FAR SHOTS TO THE TIGHT SHOTS. I FEEL A SENSE OF PRIDE AND GOOD SELF ESTEEM. WAS IT ALWAYS LIKE THAT FOR YOU?

Oh no. The journey to self-love is a lifelong one.

The world is full of people who will go out of their way to make you feel crappy about yourself, but at some point you have to tell yourself, “I’m not what other people say I am. I am what God says I am, and I’m f*cking awesome!”

YOU’VE PERFORMED AT A TON OF PRIDE FES-

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TIVALS RECENTLY. TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO FEEL THAT KIND OF COMMUNITY SUPPORT?

There are no words to describe what it feels like to do what I love and share my gift with my own community. It feels amazing.

WE’VE ALWAYS HEARD THAT BROADWAY HAS ITS CHALLENGES–THE SCHEDULE, THE LIVE AND THE INSTANT AUDIENCE RESPONSE–WHAT DO YOU TAKE AWAY FROM THE EXPERIENCE? Discipline. Eight shows a week will certainly teach you discipline and how to care for your instrument.

HOW MUCH INPUT DO YOU LIKE TO HAVE WHEN GOING INTO THE STUDIO WITH A NEW PROJECT?

Lots. I co-write, and I do a lot of vocal arrangements, not only for myself but for other artists as well.

WHO WERE SOME OF THE IDOLS YOU HAD WHEN GROWING UP?

Ella, Aretha, Whitney, Sylvester, Grace Jones and Freddie Mercury.

WHEN YOU ARE NOT WORKING, WHAT CAN WE FIND YOU DOING FOR FUN?

Hosting dinner parties and game nights for my friends, reading a book at the beach, power walking and teaching voice to my students.

YOU’VE HAD SUCH GREAT SUPPORT FROM A NUMBER OF HEAVY HITTERS LIKE ROSIE O’DONNELL. HOW DOES THAT MAKE YOU FEEL?

It feels amazing to be supported and respected by people I respect a great deal.

TELL US ABOUT HOW YOU’VE EVOLVED OVER THE PAST 10 YEARS SINCE AMERICAN IDOL.

The short answer is that I’ve grown a lot musically and spiritually. I’ve gotten a lot better at accepting things that I can’t change and busting my ass to change what I can. And that, my friends, is the key to having peace and happiness.

THIS MONTH YOU WILL BE AT AQUA GIRL PERFORMING AND MAKING AN APPEARANCE AT THE MIAMI VIP PARTY. WHAT CAN WE EXPECT TO SEE, HEAR AND ENJOY?

I’ve heard of Aqua Girl, but this will be my first time attending. I am really excited about it.

People can expect to hear some good singing and music that will make them want to dance.

WE LOOK FORWARD TO IT ENJOYING YOUR PERFORMANCE!

Aw, thank you for interviewing me!

WWW.FRENCHIEDAVIS.ORG

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Tabatha Coffey has devoted her professional life to achieving excellence as a successful business woman, company owner, hair designer and educator. Drawing on her years of hands-on experience, Tabatha now travels the country helping struggling business owners turn things around for the fifth season of Bravo’s Tabatha Takes Over. With her signature edgy style, tough love approach and exceptional skills as an artist and as a business person, Tabatha’s professional instincts transcend the realm of beauty and give owners and staff the tools they need to create successful businesses.

We recently spoke to Tabatha about her 5th season, which just premiered on April 4th.

GROWING UP IN AUSTRALIA, YOU SPENT MUCH OF YOUR TIME AROUND STRIP CLUBS AND DRAG QUEENS. HOW DID THAT CONTRIBUTE TO YOUR SENSE OF SELF AND THE WOMAN YOU HAVE BECOME?

My parents owned drag queen strip clubs in Australia, and it was a very colorful world filled with creative and interesting people. When I was young I had the opportunity to be backstage helping them create their looks. They all had stories to tell. I talk about it quite a bit in my book It’s Not Really About The Hair.The performers always looked fabulous and insisted on doing their own thing, nomatter what the cost. That helped make me a stronger and more unique person aswell.

YOU HAVE SAID THAT THE TIME YOU SPENT WITH DRAG QUEENS LENT ITSELF TO YOUR STYLE AS A HAIRDRESSER. HOW SO?

The drag queens were fearless in trying new things and really cultivated their personalities through their look. They taught me the relationship between inner and outer beauty and the powerful impact that looking the way you want to look on the outside has on how you feel on the inside.

I SAW THAT YOU NOW HAVE YOUR OWN LINE OF WIGS AND EXTENSIONS BY LUXHAIRCALLED “HOW.” WHAT WAS BEHIND YOUR DECISION TO LAUNCH THIS NEW PRODUCT LINE?

I have plans to launch several lines and started with hairpieces because they canreally transform how someone looks and feels instantaneously.

I also wanted womento be able to have the hair they always wanted or be able to change their lookwithout the commitment. So many women suffer from thinning hair and feelembarrassed by it, and I wanted to give them secret weapons to always looking andfeeling fabulous.

WITH SO MANY WIG LINES OUT THERE, WHAT DO YOU FEEL SEPARATES YOUR LINE FROM THE PACK?

The quality of my exclusive KeralonTMfiber is phenomenal. It looks, feels andresponds like real hair – in some cases even better than real hair. The styles aremodern and playful and all designed by me. The color selection is vast to ensurethat everyone out there can blend to their pre-existing color, and each shade is multitonal for natural results.

Like everything I do I worked hard on this to give womenthe hair they have always dreamed of but never been able to achieve before.

I NOTICED FROM YOUR TWITTER POST THAT YOU ARE A FAN OF “SHARK TANK.” WHAT IS IT ABOUT THAT SHOW THAT HAS MADE YOU A FAN?

I am a businesswoman and entrepreneur, so I love seeing people with a dream tryingto realize it. I enjoy the sharks’ tough love wisdom. It’s not unlike what Idispense on my show Tabatha Takes Over.

NOT THAT YOU HAVE A WHOLE LOT OF TIME TO SIT AROUND WATCHING TV, BUT WHAT ARE SOME OTHER SHOWS THAT CAN CLAIM YOU AS A FAN?

Of course I am a Bravo junkie, but I also can’t resist a good Law and Order marathon. I am mildly obsessed with American Horror Story.

YOU’RE ALSO VERY PASSIONATE ABOUT FASHION. WHO ARE SOME

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IT’S ALL ABOUT THE FOOD IN MIAMI, FORT LAUDERDALE AND TAMPA BAY!

Any day is a good day to take your girl, your mom, friends or anyone special out, but if you can take her or them out to nice restaurants for three-course prix fixe meals for the next 3 months…that’s even better! Whether you are in Miami, Fort Lauderdale or Tampa, there are over 90 restaurants in your area to choose from.

From Mexican to Chinese, from contemporary to continental cuisine, from steak to seafood, there are plenty of menus to choose from. Cheers and bon appétit!

[ Miami Spice ]

[ Dine Tampa Bay ]

Now in its 12th year, the Annual Miami Spice Restaurant Program has a lot to offer, bringing residents and visitors discounted threecourse lunch and dinner menus and a number of new culinary events and promotions. From August 1 - September 30, more than 170 participatingluxury restaurants and fine dining restaurants in Greater Miami and the Beaches will offer special Miami Spice menus with options to please any palate. All Miami Spice menus include an appetizer, entrée and dessert as part of the fixed price (excludes tax & gratuities). Miami Spice showcases the very best of Miami cuisine

Delight in two weeks of exclusive prix fixe menus defined by delicious appetizers, enticing entrees and divine desserts at Tampa Bay’s own restaurant week, August 16th - 30th.In its fourth year, Dine Tampa Bay has over 90 participating restaurants this year. Choose from classic favorites to the latest culinary hot spots serving fondue, tapas and sushi to the award-winning restaurants of South Tampa and the gourmet gems on the beaches. Whether you live in Tampa or have a trip planned, come and enjoy a prixfixe dinner for $25, $35 or $45 per person at a number of participating fine-dining Tampa Bay

(lunches $19 or $23; dinners $33 or $39) and features signature dishes created by world-renowned chefs.

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restaurants. Beverages, gratuity and tax are not included in the price, and the prices are for dinner menus only.

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[ Miami & Fort Lauderdale Spa Months ] It ends on Aug 31st, so don’t miss out on the sixth annual Miami Spa Month where you can enjoy special treatments for $99 at Miami’s premier spas. Greater Miami and the Beaches are renowned for luxury spas that are ranked among the “Best Spas in America.” Choose among the 36 participating spas for a well-deserved spa day. You can also choose hotel packages that include promotions on rooms or breakfast in selected participating locations. Receive a 10% discount during Miami Spa Month spas when using MasterCard. WWW.MIAMISPAMONTH.COM Moving a bit north, September 1st - 30th it will be Lauderdale Spa Chic month. Restore yourself with aromatherapy massage, facial, loofah scrub and reflexology - all for just $99 (a 50% savings). It feels so good to be pampered. WWW.SUNNY.ORG

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[ Dine Out Lauderdale ] Later in the year, the night out continues in Fort Lauderdale with Dine Out Lauderdale, a sixweek celebration of the area’s top restaurants, chefs and cuisine. From October 1st - November 7th, a selection of Greater Fort Lauderdale restaurants are offering specially-created, threecourse menus at a $35 fixed price. Enjoy the very best of Greater “Fork” Lauderdale’s restaurants set amid a tropical backdrop of turquoise waters, golden sands, emerald palms and sun-kissed skies. Discover the mouthwatering ingredients that make dining here so Lauderlicious. And yes, there is an app for this! Sort out the local restaurant landscape with the “Fork Lauderdale” app where you can explore the current culinary scene and more.

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GET CUSHIONED! I am totally in love with this new case for the iPhone 5, it’s called the Cushion Wrap. Recently released by Adopted, the emerging fashion tech accessories New York-based brand, the CUSHION WRAP case pairs the patent-pending metallized frame with upholstered panels of stain-resistant, soft-grip silicone for maximum comfort and wear. The Cushion Wrap provides superior hand-feel and substantial protection, along with open access to all buttons and ports. It is available in 9 different colors for the femme, butch, queen, king and anything in between. >> GETADOPTED.COM | $49.00

A TRIBUTE OR STILL

A MONEY-MAKING MACHINE? Who doesn’t love this iconic woman? And how can you not! As this August 5th marks the 51st year of her passing— yes, there are new products soon to be released with MARILYN MONROE as the image of these items. Is it a tribute to her or just another opportunity to give consumers and fans another piece of her? I guess it is up to you. Earlier this year, our friends at Macy’s started carrying the Marilyn Monroe clothing line. September will mark the launch of Marilyn Monroe’s shoe line that will include flats, pumps, booties and boots. More than likely they will be available at Macy’s too, $39 - $79. Last but not least, Sexy Hair has licensed the rights to launch a set of ads in October with Marilyn’s images to sell their Big Sexy Hair line. Would you be buying into it? >> MARILYNMONROE.COM

READY , SET . GO & GET THEM ON!

Springblade

This one is for all my sporty grls... Oh, I can’t wait to go try a pair of these women’s running shoes on!

Adidas introduced their new line for men and women on August 1st, SPRINGBLADE, the first running shoe with individually tuned blades engineered to help propel runners forward with one of the most effective energy returns in the industry.

Unlike anything seen or experienced before, Springblade features unique blades that are individually tuned and highly responsive to help you move forward, delivering an explosive energy sensation and a smooth, responsive ride.

Aren’t they the collest looking running shoes? For us girls, besides this hot pink, they are also available in metallic silver/blue. You can find them at your local sport stores. >> ADIDAS.COM | $180

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MARCH 2013 / VOLUME 15 / ISSUE 2

IN THIS ISSUE

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20 features

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16 LAUREN FOSTER

30 NOTICIAS

All you need to know for this year’s events.

Entérate lo que sucede en nuestros paises.

20 INTERVIEW WITH DIDO

We recently spoke with True Blood’s start as she gets ready to host Her Winter Party

24 MIAMI BEACH GAY PRIDE Quick Q&A with Leisha & Camila

26 JUST 4 FUN

Check out this sexy photoshoot!

28 WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH A look at women who have made a difference in life as we now know it.

32 VISITING PALM SPRINGS

31 YO SOY MUJER

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06 DIRECTOR’S CHAIR 10 MULTIMEDIA 14 IN THE NEWS 22 SHE GIRL Meet Durty from Tampa, FL

34 ARCHIVES

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There is no set date yet for the GOOGLE GLASS to be on shelves, nor is there a set price. According to The New York Times, price will range between $200-$600. Other say it will be no more than $1,500. I am not sure this will be my kind of gadget to spend money on but I will definitly give it a test! >> GOOGLE.COM/GLASS

This is one piece I would love to have in my bedroom, but the price can be as major as its technology. It’s the OLED TV (organic light-emitting diode) which has been available for a few months but we sure will hear about it more in 2014. Manufactured by Samsung, Panasonic, LG and Sony, prices range between $2,300 and $14,999. Even though LG’s curved 77-inch 4K OLED won a CES 2014 “Best of Innovations” award in New York this past November, there are some issues with this kind of technology (as expected). So, make sure you do your homework and read consumer reports and reviews first to know its pros and cons.

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Rumored to be available in May 2014, the iPHONE 6 is said to come with a larger screen. According to DisplaySearch, Apple is testing a 4.7-inch panel with 720x1280 resolution and a 5.7-inch display with full-HD 1080p resolution for the new iPhone.

Other Apple products set to release in 2014 are the 12.9-inch iPAD PRO in April and the anticipated iWATCH set for an autumn 2014 release date. The wearable device is believed to use a flexible display, with fitness-focused features coming preloaded.

Battery life will be boosted by utilising low-powered Bluetooth, allowing the iWatch to connect to an iPhone and hoover up info such as emails, texts and app notifications.

Oh my, which one to go for? >> APPLE.COM

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Just like anything that makes a fashion statement, Polaroid comes back but technology renewed! THE SOCIALMATIC POLAROID camera is set to launch in 2014 for under $250 according to designer Antonio De Rosa. Point, shoot, share and print, this smart digital camera will definitly be the “it” thing to have if you a social butterfly! It’ll have a 14-megapixel front camera and a 2-megapixel rear-facing camera, LED flash, a 4.3-inch touchscreen, 4 gigs of internal storage, ste. .. .. .. .. .. .. . reo speakers (for video playback), GPS, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and Socialmatic instant filters. You can test it at the International CES of Las Vegas, January 7-10 at Polaroid booth to officially launch Polaroid Socialmatic. >> SOCIAL-MATIC.COM SHE - 26 - 01/14

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Designed to fit a standard wine bottle, simply insert Corkcicle into the bottle’s opening, in place of the cork, and sit and relax as you enjoy your wine at the perfect temperature. CORKCICLE is a great idea for a hostess gift as well as something fun for your family and friends. Available in standard cork or cool colors. >> Under $25 | corkcicle.com Looking for the perfect gift for your someone special? An exciting interpretation of Elsa Peretti’s famous heart design, Tiffany & Co. presents THE FULL HEART RING. In sterling silver with a round .05 carat brilliant diamond it’s sure to let her know how you really feel. Also available in solid design with no diamond. You can also include the Tiffany ERA MINI SQUARE LOVE PENDANT in sterling silver. >> Ring $200-$675 Pendant $175 | tiffany.com

JUMPFROMPAPER is a playful, cartoon-like and innovative line of designer bags and satchels. The bold outlines, bright and vibrant colors will be sure to turn heads and be the talk of the town. Are they real? Yes they’re real. Although slim in appearance, each JumpFromPaper bag has a roomy interior to accommodate an iPad/tablet, book, magazines, and your everyday accessories. A zipper bottom expands the bag for extra room. >> Under $100 | jumpfrompaper.us

Voted Best Tech Toy of the 2012 International Toy Fair, the iBuku Pet turns an iPhone or iPod touch into an interactive toy for kids. Made from a cushy, kid-safe, nontoxic, Phthalate-Free and AZO Dye Free material. The IBUKU PETS doll is also washable and easy-to-clean.

For additional battery power, iBuku Pets will offer an optional integrated battery back up (sold separately). The free iBuku Apps can be downloaded on iTunes. >> $25 | ibukupets.com SHE - 27 - 12/12

¡Celebrando su 29 Aniversario!

Miami/Miami Beach Nov. 27 - Dic. 1 Este año, White Party celebra su 29º aniversario.

Como varios años pasados, no hay sola una fiesta, ha convertido a varios eventos que se llevarán a cabo en muchos sitios por todas partes de las ciudades de Miami y Miami Beach, incluyendo la famosa fiesta Muscle Beach. Nuestra guía presenta las fiestas más populares para información sobre todas los eventos de White party puedes visitar su pagina web www.whiteparty.org .

Miércoles, 27 de noviembre

White Martini 9pm-3am • Mova Lounge 1625 Michigan Ave. Miami Beach Comienza la semana con un trago y una sonrisa en Mova en la fiesta ¨White Martini¨ a las 9pm.La única gay bar de South Beach que especializa en el arte de preparar el Martini Perfecto- batido con entrenamiento fabuloso y mezclado por un montón de hombres súper guapos. Mova sería el lugar perfecto para lanzar la semana deWhite Party.

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White Martini coincide con la fiesta deliciosa ¨Miércoles Universitario¨ (College Night Wednesday). Ven para conocer y disfrutar los hombres universitarios más calientes del sur de la Florida.

Jueves, 28 de noviembre

White Journey 10pm – 5 am • Score Bar 1437Washington Ave.Miami Beach El baile inaugural de la Semana Fiesta Blanca Anual 29a ™, White Journey estrena una semana de fiestas llenas de diversión en el lugar favorito de Miami Beach de locales y visitantes. Un fiesta emocionante en la nueva ubicación de Score en el corazón de South Beach.

Viernes, 29 de noviembre

Salvation:White Dreams 10pm - 8 am • Club Space 34 NE 11th St. Miami

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Esta noche estelar que te trae a otra dimensión de la vista, el sonido y la fantasía y está garantizado para mantenerte bailando toda la noche en el distrito de entretenimiento de Miami. Deja que todos tus sueños se hagan realidad.

Sábado, 30 de noviembre

White Splash Pool Party 11am-5pm • National Hotel 1677 Collins Ave.Miami Beach Semana de la Fiesta Blanca sigue abriendo los apetitos con esta exuberante escenario tropical que incluye una piscina infinito de 205 pies , varios bares,salonesVIP y zonas privadas.

TheWhite Party 10pm-5am • Soho Studios 2136 NW 1st Ave. Miami No faltes la experiencia del talento para el espectáculo y el genio de la música electrónica del

super-star DJ Israeli Offer Nissim cuando empezamos el 29 ª Anual White Party—Las Orquídeas en Flor en Soho Studios en el distrito de Wynwood de Miami. SeTestigo de este legendario DJ en directo mientras se gira para miles de niños de circuitos, artistas, amantes de la moda, los amantes de la música electrónica de baile y juerguistas todos vestidos de color blanco en el evento esencial de White Party Week . La tradición y la celebración de la White Party sigue vivo!

Disfruta de copas gratuitas (Open Bar) desde 10 p.m. - Medianoche. Compra boletos para las bebidas por adelantado en el website y ahorre.

También puedes comprar boletos para bebidas en el Centro de bienvenida o en las estaciones de entradas designadas en el evento.

Servicio de transporte de ida y vuelta estará disponible desde el hotel anfitrión—National Hotel. Servicio de aparcacoches también estará disponible por $ 10 en el evento.

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Domingo, 1 de diciembre

Lunes, 2 de diciembre

Muscle Beach Party

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1pm-9pm • 12 St.Beach, Miami Beach Muscle Beach Party es el baile al aire libre, donde miles de hombres y mujeres festejan y se gozan con vigor. Vive de nuevo "Woodstock en la playa" en la fiesta de este año como Flower Power lanza una bomba con una explosión de la paz,flores y un montón de amor libre.

Agarra tu pandereta y tus amigos,y un trago y pasa un tiempo maravilloso y sexy. Participa en un homenaje del Día Mundial del Sida internacional y todo termina con fuegos artificiales. Todos somos hermanos .Paz.Amor. La compasión por todos.

11pm-5am •Twist Nightclub 1057Washington Ave. Miami Beach La última oportunidad de ver a todo el mundo que conociste durante la semanaWhite Party.

Swan Song (La Canción del Cisne) prepara el escenario como la fiesta favorita de los locales y las turistas también. Se lleva a cabo en el legendario edificio de entretenimiento, un lugar favorito de todo el mundo.

Discoteca Twist es el único lugar para la despedida final y una¨ gracias¨ muy grande de Care Resource y la 29ªWhite PartyWeek.

Para información de boletos para eventos individuales o varias fiestas y pases para transporte, visita www.whiteparty.org

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New Celebrity Judges Announced for RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 6 RuPaul is back with a new crop of celebrity guest judges to help transform “herstory” with thehighlyanticipatedsixthseasonofthegroundbreaking series, “RuPaul's Drag Race.” This February, Logo TV, Viacom's television, digital and social brand focused on the LGBT community, introduces 14 of the nation's fiercest drag queens including Adore Delano,

April Carrion, BenDeLaCreme, Bianca del Rio, Courtney Act, Darienne Lake, Gia Gunn, Joslyn Fox, Kelly Mantle, Laganja Estranja, Magnolia Crawford, Milk, Trinity K. Bonet and Vivacious, who will compete for the crown and determine who will walk away with a $100,000 cash prize and the coveted title of “America's Next Drag Superstar.” Season six of “RuPaul's Drag Race” premieres Monday, February 24that9p.m.ETonLogoTV. “This season of 'RuPaul's Drag Race' is perfect for viewers who want to 'butch it up' after watching a monthofOlympicfigureskating!”exclaimedRuPaul.

Once again, RuPaul will be joined by the hottest celebrities in pop culture today to help judge every second of the face primping, wig snatching and tuck tightening action. This season's celeb guest judges include Neil Patrick Harris, Adam Lambert, Khloe Kardashian, Lena Headey, Linda Blair, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Heather McDonald, Eve, Trina, Leah Remini, Jaime Pressly, Paula Abdul, Mike Ruiz, David Burtka and Bob Mackie alongside show regulars Michelle Visage and Santino Rice.

Together they will decide who will stay, lip-sync for their life or “Sashay Away.” Additional guest appearances this season include: Lucian Piane, Gillian Jacobs, Lainie Kazan, Bruce Vilanch, Chaz Bono, Georgia Holt and US Weekly Entertainment Director, Ian Drew.

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Paula Abdul

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Also, companion series “Untucked: RuPaul's Drag Race” returns for an all-new season of the backstabbing, backbreaking and backstage dramathatyoudidn'tseeontherunway. RuPaul narrates the explosive episodes of raw, behindthe-scenes moments from the new season. And if the pressure of the main stage wasn't enough, you never know who will stop by to keep the girls on their high-heeled toes. New episodes of “Untucked: RuPaul's Drag Race” air each week following“RuPaul'sDragRace.”

In the end, only one contestant will have what it takes to win the coveted title of

“America's Next Drag Superstar,” and a prize package that includes a sickening supply of Colorevolution Cosmetics and a cash prize of $100,000.

“RuPaul's Drag Race” and “Untucked: RuPaul's Drag Race” are produced by World of Wonder Productions with Fenton Bailey, Randy Barbato, Tom Campbell, Mandy Salangsang, Steven Corfe and RuPaul Charles serving as executive producers.

Additionally, David Cortez from World of Wonder serves as executive producer for “Untucked: RuPaul's Drag Race.” Brent Zacky and Pamela Post serve as executive producers for Logo.

Be sure to check out RuPaul's new album Born Naked available for iTunes download at midnight on Monday, February 24th. For more information on “RuPaul's Drag Race” and sneak preview clips, go to LogoTV.com.

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