Feel good, French style

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 ...

Guess who’s coming for a visit? The Buddhist monk, poet and activist Thich Nhat Hanh. He recently released tour dates in the U.S., including public events in NYC.

I discovered Thich Nhat Hanh when a friend suggested I read Peace is Every Step.  The title alone intrigues: can you take a step and feel more peaceful? The book explores the idea of walking meditation. I think of it as trying to keep your mind in the present, using your senses to experience the ...

You may watch Sofia on the award-winning hit show Modern Family. Just like the show, Sofia Vergara is refreshing.

When I first met her, I was expecting a lot of Hollywood craziness, but what I got was a down to earth woman. She seems to have her priorities straight -- family and loved ones come first.

Sofia is also, as we know, a gorgeous, sexy man magnet. I asked her to share a few tips.

Elisa: What makes a woman sexy? Is it physical or more about an attitude?

Sofia: Being attractive ...

After a long winter, are your pipes starting to feel a little rusty like mine?

I recently caught up with Denise Mari, founder of Organic Avenue, and asked her to share her detox tips. Organic Avenue is the NYC-based healthy lifestyle company famous for its LOVE* (Live. Organic. Vegan. Experience.), detox cleanses, and celebrity following (Gwyneth Paltrow, Alicia Silverstone and Russell Simmons are all fans).

Here is Denise’s advice on getting some of your own LOVE* going, whether you’re looking to detox, cleanse or simply add some ...