Feel good, French style

“Keep Calm and Carry On.” I suppose this is Kate Middleton’s mantra of choice as Royal Wedding frenzy reaches its height. I’m not marrying Prince William on Friday (sorry, Will, my heart is taken) but I do love this classic British saying.

It was initially a poster produced by the British government during the beginning of World War II intended to raise morale under the threat of impending invasion. But, it still works for any urban warrior.

When something happens that makes you upset, angry ...

I neglected my blog last week, but that doesn’t mean I wasn’t thinking of you.

Last Tuesday, I attended Vital Voices’ moving celebration of women leaders from around the world. The likes of Hillary Clinton, Diane von Furstenberg and Tina Brown took the Kennedy Center stage to honor visionary change-makers from around the world.

Fatema Akbari and her daughter started successful businesses in Afghanistan, where they are creating jobs for both women and men. Kah Walla (a graduate of Howard University) is revolutionizing politics, and ...

I happened upon the most delicious breakfast last week, Dorset Cereals. They are made in Poundbury, the English village created by Prince Charles in the beautiful county of Dorset.

What does Kate Middleton eat for breakfast? Hopefully she’s not missing out on her future father-in-law’s muesli!

But I know it’s not very green to encourage you to buy cereal imported all the way from the U.K. Instead, try Bob’s Red Mill muesli (at your health food store or Whole Foods).

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I got my wish for a Springtime honeymove to Paris, and spent a week reveling in unseasonably warm weather.

I couldn’t resist snapping this photo so you could admire the season’s first daffodils and a pair of cute Frenchies in the Marais (by the way – available and looking for dates!).

My week included speaking at a conference on sustainable fashion. Indeed, French women are in love with all things natural and bio (organic).

My friend Sylvie sent me to her favorite bio spot, Cococook.

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Finally, some common sense on the newsstand! I couldn’t help pick up the last issue of Life & Style which declares, “You have cellulite? So what!”

I’m sure that if men had cellulite, it would be as coveted as rosy cheeks and perfect blow-outs. In the meantime, what a relief to see stars like Holly Madison, Kim Kardashian, Sienna Miller and Jessica Alba embracing their dimples (just like me!)

Since cellulite has a lot to do with genetics and hormones, it’s often out of your control. Better ...