French Fashion Couture House LA METAMORPHOSE Launches Luxury Perfume Collection

 

French fashion couture house LA METAMORPHOSE launched a new luxury perfume collection, and its theme is based on the numbers that make beauty. Everything in nature is measurable and subject to numbers and a number is the essence of all things. To know the world and its regularity means to know the numbers that rule the world and thus to see the truth about ourselves and our existence.

Pythagoras was the first one to notice the appropriate pitch ratios in musical intervals, explaining them by the fact that music is, in a way, mathematics. The order of the heavens also expressed itself through the musical spectrum. Pythagoras believed that numbers somehow rule the world because different phenomena could be reduced to numerical relations. Hence the numbers that explain the universe.

Based on these concepts, the woman wearing the La Metamorphose No. 4 fragrance is said to be open and willing to discover her place in the universe. Looking for answers, ready for what life and good fortune will bring her. Number four is strength and delicacy encompassed in the secret of life of each of us. Searching for harmony and endlessness of your own soul

In addition, the woman wearing the La Metamorphose No. 6 fragrance is said to be charismatic and courageous, but at the same time realizes everything in a delicate and subtle way, without losing the value of her heart and the openness of her soul and mind. She is mysterious and undiscovered like a flower. Every day she blooms in her femininity again, trying to achieve the most beautiful version of herself, and thus, dazzles and remains eternal.

La Metamorphose 4 description by the Perfumer:

The delicate scent of a blooming rose emphasizes femininity and sensuality, while the jasmine breath of a spring flower takes us to the memories of holidays and moments spent on the French Riviera. La Metamorphose 4 is a fragrance for a delicate and romantic woman who wakes up each morning with a smile on her lips, waiting for what the day will bring her… Maybe a new love, an everlasting romance with life or just beautiful and unforgettable moments…

  • Fragrance Head notes: Rose
  • Middle notes: Lilly of valley
  • Base notes: Jasmin

La Metamorphose 6 description by the Perfumer:

A classic rose, complemented by the sweetness of lilies, provides the basis for elegance that lasts forever. On the other hand, jasmine, filled with the dryness of wood, adds class and sophistication to a woman who wears this perfume. La Metamorphose 6 is a fragrance for a self-confident woman who pursues her goals and realizes all her plans. Charismatic and courageous, but at the same time executing everything in a subtle way, without losing the delicacy of the heart and open-mindedness. She is mysterious and undiscovered like a flower, as she blooms in her femininity every day, striving to achieve the most beautiful version of herself.

  • Fragrance Head notes: Rose
  • Middle notes: Lilly of valley
  • Base notes: Jasmin and wood

See more at www.mephistopheles.fr

Vanessa Reiser Runs Across New York States to Promote Awareness of Narcissistic Domestic Abuse

Vanessa Reiser is a survivor of a specific type of abuse, Narcissistic Domestic Abuse. She will wear a wedding dress for a 285-mile entire one-woman run to symbolize the silent victims who fall prey to this at the hands of their partners. The NYC Narcissistic Abuse Run’s mission is to help bring light to this lesser-known form of abuse.

Vanessa, a clinical therapist, will begin her journey in Oswego, NY and plans to complete her run 12 days later, arriving at Jay Hood park, New York City.

“People tend to think of a narcissist as someone who has an inflated ego. However, there is trauma that is caused by narcissistic abuse and runs deeper than most realize,” says Reiser, a licensed psychotherapist in New York, New Jersey and Massachusetts that specializes in narcissistic abuse and domestic violence. Her experience has led her to begin her non-profit Tell A Therapist that is dedicated to connecting people nationwide with empathetic clinicians in their area that specialize in narcissistic abuse and narcissism recovery.

Studies show that domestic violence calls to police and shelters in the U.S. have risen between 6% and 21% (variation depending on data source) since the start of the pandemic, with the largest increase happening the first five weeks of quarantine. Calls to shelters and hotlines have also increased. Google searches for information about domestic violence hotlines have also gone up, with spikes last April, a time when most of the U.S. was under stay-at-home orders. Some centers are reporting an increase of 70% in calls to the centers in New York.

“What I want the world to know is that narcissism is not about selfies. As a psychotherapist, I know the clinical criteria someone has to meet to be diagnosed as a narcissist, but I did not know the true meaning of what narcissistic abuse was and what it was like for the victims who lived with it, until I started to research. I am now part of a tribe; a group of special superheroes who have survived it. The damage that true narcissists cause is so tremendous; the daily circular conversations, the gaslighting, the lack of empathy, the controlling behaviors, the isolation, manipulation, insatiable attention-seeking, addictive behaviors, anxiousness, entitled thinking, love-bombing, future-faking, lying, cheating, devaluing, and silent treatment are continuous and demented.”

Vanessa also has a goal to raise $200,000 through her run and will donate all proceeds to Domestic Violence Centers in each County she runs through. For a map of Vanessa’s 285-mile route, visit https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/4192459672. For more information on narcissistic abuse and how to support Vanessa’ run, please visit www.tellatherapist.org.

Vanessa’s run goes through the following New York State counties:

  • Oswego County
  • Onondaga County
  • Madison County
  • Otsego County
  • Delaware County
  • Sullivan County
  • Orange County
  • New York County (Manhattan)

 

VANESSA’S STORY

When Vanessa was first told, by one of her ex’s first victims, that this person was a “narcissist,” She had no idea what this meant, even though she knew her abuser was deeply flawed. As a psychotherapist, Vanessa knew the clinical criteria someone has to meet to be diagnosed as a narcissist but she did not know the true meaning of what narcissistic abuse was, and what it was like for the victims who lived with it, until she lived with one. Vanessa was now part of a tribe; a group of special superheroes who have survived it. The damage that true narcissists cause is so tremendous; the daily circular conversations, the gaslighting, the lack of empathy, the controlling behaviors, the isolation, manipulation, insatiable attention-seeking, addictive behaviors, anxiousness, entitled thinking, love-bombing, future-faking, lying, cheating, devaluing, and silent treatment are continuous and demented. Vanessa had become used to this bad behavior but when the final straw was in 2019 when left her stranded in Provincetown, Cape Cod and she had to take a rental car all the way home and just to see she was padlocked out of the house. She knew he was demented when he began to threaten Vanessa’s social work license and actively tried to get her kicked off the board of The Center for Safety and Change. Vanessa stayed because of the fake tears and love bombing, but after a few more months, she left him for good on March 25, 2020. It was ugly; he spit on her, called her a fat whore, told her her father (who died when Vanessa was 18; she’s now 47) was a loser and bleached her clothes in the driveway as she was trying to flee the home with the help of a friend. He, subsequently, threatened her social work license, wrote a letter to the Center for Safety and Change, the local domestic violence center where Vanessa sits on the board, trying to get her kicked off claiming HE was the victim of domestic violence!

Vanessa filed a restraining order in April 2020 and he went and got one the DAY AFTER. On 11/28/2020, a man slashed her tires behind the apple store whilst she was sitting in her car, she had suspicion it was him and then the next day, he coincidently went to the police and tried to file a complaint against me for some supposed incident that occurred in July (6 months prior).

Vanessa was so afraid at first but she knew the only way out was to come into her power; her self-love.

Narcissism is a popular buzzword that is used incorrectly when people are taking selfies or behaving selfishly. Narcissistic people engage in WAY more serious form of chronic manipulation and devaluation of their victims, leaving victims feeling worthless, confused, inadequate, depressed, anxious and even suicidal. Vanessa shook for 9 days after she left her abuser and the data tells us that it is similar to coming off of a drug. This is the trauma bond. The narcissist is a “One Trick Pony” that always repeats the same interactions around the same issues and does it in the same places with the same story on repeat and you might even wonder if there is a “playbook” somewhere that they all learn from.

This experience made Vanessa realize that this was something she needed to make part of her work as a clinician. It is her mission to bring awareness around this issue. She strongly supports all victims and never blames. If someone as strong and as smart as her can become a victim of this Stockholm Syndrome, it can truly affect anyone. Even though she got her MSW from USC, being with this toxic partner would be the most important thing Vanessa could’ve ever learned; her rebirth. This has translated into a new mission for her. She does this for all of the victims of domestic violence.

Foolproof Strategies for Establishing a Food Business

Nik Fields of Chic Chef Co has been able to build a multi-million-dollar brand by inventing her own spin on fun and whimsical gourmet foods, spice blends, and kitchen essentials, and transitioned her booming online business to expand to a brick-and-mortar spice shop and cafe located in her hometown Phoenix, AZ, where the queen rules the organic culinary throne.

She has been analyzing Black females in the culinary industry and states, “Black women are among the fastest-growing entrepreneurs, but only 4% are chefs or in the culinary industry. Then COVID happened, which led to a huge impact on the economy.”

Fields states people who opened businesses during the pandemic have certain advantages. Similar to start-ups competing with legacy companies, they may have lower overhead costs and the agility to adapt to a shifting environment easily outside of normal working conditions.

Nik has also formulated a strategy that will make establishing a business foolproof during the pandemic. Here are her business secrets:

  1. Create a marketing plan. This is the meat and potatoes of your business, written on paper for potential investors or partners.
  2. Location– The location of your business will determine your success. Think about what your guests’ needs will be currently.
  3. Since Covid-19, a lot of real estate agencies, landlords and property managers are offering full build-out options for new construction sites, rent abatement up to 1 year, location signage and tenant options that will cover move-in cost and equipment. A down market allows more room for negotiations, which means more perks and less capital given up front.
  4. Think About Your Digital Marketing Strategy– Let’s face it: Social media reigns supreme when it comes marketing, but posting on social media shouldn’t be your end-all of marketing and advertising. Create marketing campaigns, purchase ads, join Facebook groups and, obtain interns from high school or college to create content for your social media platforms.
  5. Master your esthetic, your style and rock it out! What’s your P.O.D? Point of difference. What makes you unique to the industry? Why would consumers want to shop or purchase from you? Capitalize on being you!

About Nik Fields

Chef Nik, better known as “Nik the Chic Chef or “Foodie with a Cause” has merged her passion for food and life and has gained national recognition for her amazing culinary art skills having prepared cuisine for celebrities such as Jess Hilarious, Supa Cent, Angie Stone, Vivica Fox, Tisha Campbell, Tichina Arnold, Snoop Dog, Sharon Stone, Tony Goldwyn, Famke Janssen, Shar Jackson, Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Vincenzo Williams as well as Personal Chef to Phoenix Cardinals football player, Chris Johnson (CJ2K) and many others. Chef Nik has been featured in People Magazine, The Doctors on NBC, HGTV as well as several series on Bravo and VH1. Nik Fields’ philanthropic efforts to provide food and clean water to villages in the Dominican Republic has garnered international acclaim. Her nonprofit organization Waste Not Want Not (WNWN Inc.) encourages households and restaurants to limit food waste.

www.chicchefco.com

Viva Tequila Festival Mexico Experience Tour Honored by the TASTE AWARDS

Atlanta’s Viva Tequila Festival was honored at this year’s TASTE AWARDS (aka, the TASTY Awards). Often called the “Oscars of Food, Fashion and Lifestyle Media,” this edition of the Taste Awards highlighted Viva Tequila Mexico Experience under the category of OUTSTANDING CULINARY & TRAVEL EXPERIENCE. This year, as for many awards shows, the Taste Awards had a virtual broadcast that reached viewers across the globe, from Japan and South Africa to England, Poland and Italy, and from New Zealand to Mexico, Brazil and Argentina.

Hosted by wine, beer and spirits purveyor Juan Bonilla, dubbed “Mr. Tequila,” the Viva Tequila Festival Mexico Experience tour takes participants on an exclusive trip down the historic timeline of Mexico’s Tequila Trail, providing in-depth understanding of the different regions that cultivate Tequila, the history of this iconic Mexican spirit and its importance in local, national and international economies.

The Viva Tequila Festival Mexico Experience tour visits several cities, including Tlaquepaque, Tequila, Atotonilco and Guadalajara to provide a local perspective of the manufacturing of Tequila. Participants are able to mingle with locals and admire and shop for unique Mexican works of art, both folk and fine, all while sipping limited edition craft Tequilas from distilleries that embody traditional to modern styles of manufacturing.

Highlights includes visits to the Fortaleza and Don Nacho craft distilleries as well as hacienda of José Cuervo, where participants bottle their own Reserva de la Familia, and enjoy a tasting in the property’s private cellar and then dinner at the Tienda de Raya, both opened exclusively for Viva Tequila Festival.

Tour participants are treated to stays in centuries-old haciendas that were once home to some of Mexico’s wealthiest people. They can enjoy a morning horseback ride at the historic, 17th century Hacienda Labor de Rivera or disconnect and relax with a spa treatment at Hacienda El Carmen Hotel & Spa.

Other winners at this year’s Taste Awards included recipients of the new ANDREW ZIMMERN DISCOVERY AWARD. This award honors the mission to discover new cultures, flavors or talent. The inaugural honorees of this new award are noted chefs Andrew Zimmern and Tyler Florence.

Other well-known personalities who won or were honored at the Taste Awards include Ming Tsai, Selena Gomez, Idris Elba, Dylan Dreyer, Chef John Folse and Lidi Bastianich, along with Bravo’s Top Chef, America’s Test Kitchen, NHK, the Africa Channel and New Soul Kitchen.

The Taste Awards have included appearances by stars, celebrities, producers and executives from networks and platforms such as the Food Network, the Style Network, Bravo, the Cooking Channel, TLC, Discovery, Lifetime, E! Entertainment Television, PBS, Create TV, APT, NBC, ABC, the CW, HGTV, the Travel Channel, HD Net, Hulu, YouTube, Dreamworks, Esquire Network, FYI Network, The History Channel, Bio, iHeart Radio, Sony Pictures, APT, Myx TV, Netflix, Amazon Prime and more. See them at www.TheTasteAwards.com.

For more information on Viva Tequila Festival’s tours, visit www.vivatequilafestival.com.

Madre Mezcal Secures $3 Million Series A Round to Grow Top Mezcal Brand

Madre Mezcal, one of the fastest growing mezcal brands in America, recently raised $3,000,000 to apply to the brand’s growth strategy to new products and new markets. The Series A round was led by Room 9, a NYC-based venture capital studio that specializes in investing in the consumer sector.

Amid an increasingly competitive mezcal category, Madre has found success through a grassroots strategy aimed at introducing new consumers to the mezcal category. With the additional funding, Madre is being poised to expand its word-of-mouth campaign, largely driven by in-person activations and online engagement. The priorities of the funded Madre brand will be to expand its product range to target new consumption occasions, while also expanding its distribution and marketing efforts in new countries, US states, and online.

“Beyond a great-tasting, easy-to-drink mezcal, Madre’s success has been a result of working closely with the communities that have driven word-of-mouth for the brand,” says Chris Stephenson, CEO of Madre. “For us to expand while continuing this successful path, we needed a partner that recognizes the cultural authenticity that fuels our approach. With Room 9, we’ve found a partner that understands the growth opportunities through product, geography and digital expansion, and encourages the brand development through cultural engagement.”

Room 9 is an early-stage venture capital studio whose selective portfolio spans across the consumer, food, beverage and technology sectors and includes Jot Coffee, Los Sundays Tequila and Cleancult. Room 9 Founder, Anish Bhatia previously led fundraising efforts for Los Sundays, an award-winning tequila brand based out of Orange County, CA, and currently sits on their Advisory Board.

About Madre
Distilled with both the newcomer and the seasoned consumer in mind, Madre is a ‘gateway mezcal that offers beautifully well-balanced flavor with smooth finish. With less smoke than most mezcals, Madre opens palates to a new market of consumers thanks to its signature blend of espadin and cuishe. Madre is a certified artisanal product from Mexico, hand made by mezcaleros in open air palanques located in the rural hills of Oaxaca. Using local water and natural airborne yeast, Madre’s flavor is directly tied to the earth it comes from. https://www.madremezcal.com/

About Room 9
Room Nine is not your typical early-stage VC. Our Creative Agency + Venture Studio model is for the misfits who create, deviants who innovate and dreamers who dare tell their stories. Our generation craves authenticity more than ever and at Room Nine we celebrate their fearless pursuit of design and culture. Room Nine’s portfolio spans across consumer, food, beverage and technology sectors. Our mission is to discover, partner with and fund authentic brands and founders.

MUSIC VIDEO: Dua Lipa – Levitating Featuring DaBaby

About Dua Lipa:
Born and raised in London to Kosovar-Albanian parents Dua Lipa signed to Warner Records in 2015, releasing her self titled debut in 2017 which featured the hit singles, ‘Be The One’, ‘IDGAF’, ‘Hotter Than Hell’ & her first UK #1 hit ‘New Rules’.

Critical success soon followed as Dua Lipa picked up Brit Awards for ‘Best Female Solo Artist’ and ‘Best British Breakthrough Act’ as well as Grammy Awards for ‘Best New Artist’ and ‘Best Dance Recording’ for the track ‘Electricity’ in collaboration with Silk City.

Her second internationally acclaimed studio album ‘Future Nostalgia’ was released in 2020 and included the hit singles ‘Don’t Start Now, ‘Break My Heart’, ‘Hallucinate’ and ‘Levitating’, with the remix album ‘Club Future Nostalgia’ following shortly after featuring guest appearances from ‘Blackpink’, ‘Missy Elliott’, ‘Madonna’ and ‘Gwen Stefani’.