What is one of the most beautiful and healthiest gifts you can give your Mama? Manhattan Fruitier! Manhattan Fruitier makes the most delicious and beautiful fruit baskets you have ever seen! FRUIT BASKET you say? Are you crazy? NO….. Manhattan Fruitier’s baskets are like a work of art! Filled with the most beautiful fruit artfully arranged with flowers, chocolates, cheese, crackers and biscotti! The choice is yours! I received my first basket 15 years ago…. It was like Christmas morning opening that basket! Filled with exotic fruits from foreign lands and some of the most beautiful chocolates and handmade cookies you have ever seen!! Your mother will thank you a million Thank Yous!!

www.manhattanfruitier.com

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I know that Spring is officially here when I see the strawberry trucks on Mulholland! Meaning there is an abundance of Oxnard strawberries and they are here in Los Angeles to sell them. They are huge, sweet and soooooooo great for us! Read on My Super Strawberry Lovin Peeps…..

One cup of strawberries contains 49 calories and ZERO grams of fat….. and three grams of hunger busting fiber….. Meaning a weight watchers best buddy!  Of all fruit, berries are the richest in antioxidants…. Studies show that a diet rich in berries helps fight free radical damage that can contribute to skin issues and cancer. Low in Calories, Check… High in Fiber, Check…High in Antioxidants, Check… EAT STRAWBERRIES!!

P.S…. Please make sure you purchase and eat only ORGANIC strawberries!! We don’t want those dirty pesticides on our food!

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Forget the statement necklace….. The new Statement Collars are here! NYC designers Christine Rhee and Linh Thi Do are making some seriously loud fashion noise with their beautiful interpretations of the collar. The girls decided that their wardrobes could be vastly improved by a different kind of accessory… VIOLA….  The Collar was born! We bring you F/W 2011…..

www.elevenobjects.com

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Okay My Beautiful Planetary Peeps!! I woke up at 6am and felt a huge relief for the first time in weeks!! Mercury is OUT RETROGRADE!!! YAY!! Retrograde ended on the 23rd, but takes a day or so to get back up to speed. This retrograde started the last week of March…What is retrograde you ask? Read on……

The most commonly discussed “retrograde” motion is the apparent backward motion of a planet caused by it’s being lapsed by another planet, or vise-versa. Both planets move in a direct (eastward) motion around the Sun, but the planet on the outside (larger) orbit, and when it passes the slower-moving planet, each sees the other one as apparently moving backwards relative to it’s usual motion around the sky. Now…. In this “Retrograde” motion, neither planet is actually moving backwards…. It only appears that way during the time that one laps the other. Now what it means for us…..

Soooooo Mercury in Retrograde is about as welcome as getting a tooth pulled! Generally speaking, it is not a time to make major commitments or important decisions… Delays and postponements and mix-ups are at an all time high…. In a laymen’s speak… It’s a sucky time… BUT… YAY!! It’s all over for now!! Our next one won’t hit until August so take a deep breath and it’s now time to have some serious fun!!

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I was at the check out stand at a local health food store (no names here… I’ll tell you all about that at a later date) when a little bowl of balls caught my eye…. What where they? It was the day before Easter, so I just assumed that they were little chocolate eggs!! Much to my surprise they were little dirt balls (thank god I smelled it before popping it in my mouth!). But not just any dirt balls… They were Greenaid “Seedbombs’…. YES!! SEEDBOMBS!! The latest weapon in Gorilla Gardening! What’s this all about you ask? Read on My Beautiful Gorilla Gardners……

Seedbombs… Made of clay, compost and seeds, the reason? A popular means of combating the many forgotten gray spaces we encounter every single day…. From vacant lots to sidewalk cracks… To be thrown anonymously into derelict urban sites to temporary reclaim and transform them into places worth looking at and caring for. Greenaid is setting up accessible quarter operated candy machines for means of selling these beautification balls. So by just using the coins in your pocket, you will be able to make a small and meaningful contribution to your city!

Look for a machine in your hood or see about renting or buying one for your business! Let’s keep American green!! YAY!!

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We hope your Easter is filled with light and love!

Love,

Team Fabulous365, BoB and Pearl

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Especially when it can be worn around our necks! To know me…. is to know that wearing scarfs is about one of my favorite things on the planet….. And when I recently saw Hale Berry wearing this amazing scarf….. I knew I had to have one too! The Napali by TDM Design Scarf is 100% cashmere and handmade by Nepalese women using all natural dyes and materials. Besides providing wages and jobs to local women, the company invests 20 percent of all profits to provide the Nepalese employees with family healthcare services and private education for their children.

www.tdmdesigninc.com

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Did you know that American’s buy over 700 million Peeps over the Easter Season? This makes Peeps the MOST popular (non-chocolate) Easter candy! Need a way to spice up your Easter Weekend? Make some Peep S’Mores…. YAY for Peeps!! Happy Easter Weekend…..

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With that said….. Let’s talk about the Seven Wonders of the World…. Now I bet you didn’t know that there are several different interpretations of The Seven Wonders of the World.  We have 1. The Ancient Seven… 2. The New Seven…. 3. The Seven Wonders of The Natural World and…. 4. The Modern Seven Wonders of The World… And I hope you don’t mind, but I am adding to this list… The Seven Wonders of The Fashion World… Let’s get started My Curious Earth Babies….

The Original Seven Wonders are….. 1.The Pyramids of Egypt  2. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon 3. The Statue of Zeus at Olympia  4. The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus  5. The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus  6. The Colossus at Rhodes  7. The Pharos of Alexandria…. Since none of these are relevant except for The Pyramids… We are moving on….

The New Seven are…. 1. Chiche’n Itza’ (the Maya site in Yucatan Mexico)  2. The Christ of Redeemer (the statue overlooking Rio De Janerio, Brazil)  3. The Great Wall of China (in China) 4. Machu Pichu (in Peru)  5. Petra (the Palace Tombs of the ancient Nabataean City)  6.T he Roman Colosseum (Rome)  7. The Taj Mahal (India)

The Natural Seven…. 1. Mount Everest in Nepal  2. Victoria Falls in Zambia/Zimbabwe  3. Grand Canyon in Arizona USA  4. Great Barrier Reef in Australia  5. Northern Lights  6. Paricutin Volcano in Mexico  7. Harbor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

The Modern Seven…. 1. Channel Tunnel  2. CN Tower  3. Empire State Building  4. Golden Gate Bridge  5. Itaipu Dam  6. Netherlands North Sea Protection Works  7. Panama Canal

Laura’s Seven Fashion Wonders of The World….. 1. Louis Vuitton  2. Chanel  3. Prada  4. Gucci  5. YSL  6. Valentino  7. Ralph Lauren

Happy Earth Day to you! May you have the pleasure of visiting all of the Seven Wonders of the World… And may you wrap yourselves in the Luxury of The Seven Wonders of the Fashion World! This is an amazing and beautiful planet that we live on…. Let’s try our best to keep it that way. Even the smallest effort helps…

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EAT BREAKFAST! Starting your day off with oatmeal has been proven to ward off hunger and help you make better food choices for the rest of the day! According to the WCR (Weight Control Registry) 80% of people who have lost 30 pounds or more have kept the weight off by eating breakfast…. Oatmeal is the number one breakfast choice…. Read on My Oat Lovin Beauties….

A new study from Pennsylvania State found that people that included whole grains in their diets lost more stomach fat than those that ate refined grains. How it works…. Oats are comprised of 55% soluble fiber and 45% insoluble… Soluble fiber turns like gel when digested and moves through the intestinal track very slowly, binding with fatty acids and reducing the absorption of sugar along the way….. Which keeps us full and our cravings sidelined. Insoluble fiber helps with fat loss by keeping us regular (pooing).

Studies have shown that if we do not eat two hours upon waking, that our metabolisms will slow down! Like I said…. EAT BREAKFAST…. YAY for oatmeal!!

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YIKES! After a visit to the wonderful Dr. Kamran Kalpari yesterday, I realized that this just could be my problem….. Let me digress….

A few months back while in the Dominican Republic, I had a shower experience that was downright horrifying! Now don’t go all Psycho on me…. It wasn’t that bad! But if you have been to the Dominican you know that drinking the water is not an option. In fact a quick shower is recommended and don’t let the water get in your mouth. I was so intent on not letting the water get in my mouth that when the water hit my eye lashes I didn’t think a thing of it until I dropped to my knees in scorching pain as if acid had been poured into my eyes! The pain was so bad that I couldn’t open my eyes for an hour! What in God’s name happened? I had been traveling the country and visiting many dusty and windy places. Theory… Dust on my eyelashes were hit with water and went into my eyes. What’s an dirty eyelash infected girl to do? Read on My Fluttering Fabulous Fillies……

According to Dr. Kalapri my incident is more common than I thought. Solution? Keep those beautiful lashes clean! Keep eyelashes clean by putting just a dab of shampoo on them and rinse well without getting water or shampoo in eyes. After your eyelashes are clean, brew a cup of warm black tea and with several napkins, swipe closed eyes and eyelashes with the brew with a clean napkin each time. There is a compound in the tea that will disinfect your eyes and lashes.

What a truly wonderful experience to go to an M.D. and have a prescription given that is all natural without antibiotics….. and it actually works!! Thank you Dr. Kalpari…. I actually listened this time!!

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Madame Chocolat…. By far one of the most beautiful and magical places I have had the pleasure of visiting. Think of a miniature Willy Wonka Chocolate Factory…. Where all of your dreams can come true! If you can think it… Madame Chocolat can make it… out of chocolate of course!

Madame Chocolat aka: Hasty Torres, who grew up in the San Fernando Valley, graduated from the University of Southern California with a business degree and then attended Le Cordon Bleu satellite culinary school in Pasadena, California. Upon graduation from Le Cordon Bleu, she had the honor of working with the legendary Master Pastry Chef and Chocolatier, Jacques Torres in NYC. It was after intense formal training with Chef Torres that Hasty returned to Los Angeles to open and become…. Madame Chocolat.

In all my life… I have never had a more wonderful chocolate experience then the day I walked into Madame Chocolat and was handed a warm cup of pure Belgium chocolate right out of the vat. Each  Season becomes more special as Madame Chocolat creates signature specialties for each Holiday… I bring you Easter a la Madame Chocolat…..

Three Foot Custom Chocolate Easter Bunny 500.00

Two Foot Chocolate Easter Egg

WWW.MADAME-CHOCOLAT.COM

Hasty Torres… The Beautiful Madame Chocolat

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May your Passover be filled with Love, Joy and Chocolate Matzo!

Love,

Team Fabulous365.com

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Yes! You heard me CHERRIES! Over the past two weeks everywhere I turn I run into CHERRIES! I have read 8 different articles, every dessert menu has them on it…. even in and on main dishes these days! That’s because word is out on the incredible benefits that these beautiful little red spheres bring to us. Read on My Beautiful Cherry Blossoms….

Inflammation….. Our world is filled with things that cause inflammation in our bodies. Not Good! Cherries to the rescue! Research done at East Lancing’s Michigan State University, reveals that cherries are loaded with “anthocyanins,” the compounds that give cherries their beautiful red color, are some serious anti-inflammatories…. 10 times stronger than aspirin and ibuprofen.”Anthocyanins help shut down the powerful enzymes that kick start tissue inflammation, so they can prevent, as well as treat, many different kinds of pain,” explains Muraleedharan Nair, Ph.D., professor of food science at Michigan State University.

What a great way to treat pain! Enjoy 20 cherries daily (fresh, dried, frozen) until your pain goes away! PLEASE remember to brush your teeth after eating…. as we don’t want to stain our pretty teeth!! Cherry season is right around the corner!! YAY for Cherries!!

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I just read about this in my “Feng Shui” newsletter and thought it was so interesting that I had to write about it!! There is a Feng Shui cure that is suppose to bring you quick, cold hard cash and I am going to tell you all about it… right here…. Right now!! Read on My Money Loving Monkeys!!

This philosophy promises quick cash in your pocket by following a simple and fun abundance philosophy. Stack nine one dollar bills one on top of another and then roll them up so they look like a cigar. Then tie it with 9 or 198 inches of of GREEN or RED thread, yarn, string or ribbon (or you can just use a rubber band) and then place it in the back of your refrigerator. NEVER put money in the freezer!! There is the possibility of freezing assets when doing so!! When your nine bills are placed like this with the intent of quick cash, rumor has it there is not a faster way to acquire some extra money. I personally have not tried this….. So if you do…. Please let us know what happens!!

GOOD LUCK!!! YAY!!

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Spring 2011 and Lanvin bring a theme of insect motifs of moths, butterflies, bees and lilies as the source of inspiration of jewelry. Leather cuffs and metal chokers decorated with pretty rhinestones conjure up visions of the renaissance.  Theses Nature-oriented designs are modern, bold, and unique.

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Spelled…. MUXO…. A new line of handbags by Camilla Alves. The name means “Goddess of the Water” in an African language….. The look means FABULOUS!! American inspired….. manufactured and sourced all within the United States of America, these handmade leather and suede purses are sure to get some attention on your arm! Here are a few of our favorites…..

Balsa $371.00

Oxum Storm $1350.00

Paulista’s Little Sister $995.00

Queen of the Sea $1800.00

LAX $1395.00

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With the Royal Wedding right around the corner we thought we would feature a few of the many party favors that are hitting the market. It’s just heating up, so right before the wedding we will show a few more…. But for now, here are a few of our favorites…..

The Royal Pez Collection

Royal Tea Bags

Dunkin Donuts Royal Wedding Donut

“Kiss Me Kate” Beer

“Crown Jewels” Condoms

The GE Kate and Will Refrigerator

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When the ABC Guru speaks we listen!! Our very own BFF Liz Pryor, gave us a sizzling hot tip today!! “The 17 Day Diet” YES!! So hot that it’s gone viral…. Facebook, Twitter, Oprah, Dr. Phil and of course… The Guru. Read on My Thin Lizzy’s……

Dr. Michael Moreno, diet creator and author of the book, The 17 Day Diet,” has said that people that follow his diet will archive results that last a lifetime!

The diet has four cycles… Each cycle consists of 17 days where dieters vary the carbs, fruits, proteins and vegetables they eat in order to stimulate their metabolism and promote weight loss.

According to Moreno, it takes 17 days before the body starts to recognize the diet as as a habit and the metabolism starts to slow as a result. Capping off the diet is a 17 minute walk a day.

With all the hype….. we are in! Ordered off Amazon today…. And we will for sure be reporting back in on this one!! Thanks Guru!!

WWW.AMAZON.COM

Dr. Micheal Moreno

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85% of the test subjects saw a reduction in the appearance of creases along the forehead, between the eyes and around the mouth after 30 days of use. World renown health and aging expert Dr. Nicholas Perricone has created the first skin care treatment to deliver the body’s master antioxidant, Glutathione, directly to the skin. This patent pending formula dramatically reduces the appearance of creases and other signs of accelerated skin aging…….

These are the claims in the ads for Dr. Perricone’s new product “Acyl-Glutathione”…. So yesterday I went and bought the cream… 175.00… and today my skin feels moister and more hydrated. Before you run out and buy, I would like to give it another two week test run before I give it a solid two thumbs up. Wouldn’t it be fun if it truly does what it says it will?

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I have a short list of three healthy things that can help lift our moods…. Eating fatty, sugary chocolaty things are not the only way to go to get a lift….. Read on My Happy Little Campers…….

Put some protein in the mix….. Keeping protein on board not only helps with weight loss, but can help keep your brain in a happy place. Protein rich foods, such as eggs, fish and lentils are naturally high in tyrosine, an amino acid that helps boost the brain’s feel good chemical dopamine.

Perk me up….. With some java…. A recent study at the University of Georgia Department of Kinesiology suggests that breakfast paired with 200 milligrams of caffeine (about a cup of Joe) improves your mood. Don’t go over a 24 ounce rule… Or that buzz will go south on you!!

B happy me! Vitamin B is the vitamin that makes sure that your life is mood swing and anxiety free! Make sure your body is not “B” deficient! Take a “B” complex vitamin or start your day with Kashi U, which has the recommended daily allowance of B’s and is a fortified whole grain cereal…. Topped off with a little 1% milk and a banana…. Viola!

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According to my daily Cosmic Calendar…… Today is the best day so far in April!! Good vibrations are plentiful as the Sun parallels Mercury and Venus forms an inspirational, 72-degree rapport with Pluto. The Sun-Mercury linkage helps neutralize some uncertainty happening because of the messenger Gods still in reverse until April 23rd.

So take advantage of today’s great alignments and opportunities coming your way, since Mars wrangles with Saturn tomorrow morning while a fairly long lunar void cycle holds court for over 10 hours during a later time span Wednesday…. HAPPY FABULOUS COSMIC TUESDAY!!  YAY!!!

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