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THEY GOT IT RIGHT!!!!!

CONGRATULATIONS SCOTTY!!!!

Another Idol gone...and I'm glad too. I am also glad whomever got it right, America or the Producers, all this is fixed anyway but I am glad the right one won....

I stopped calling in after the second year and did not watch Idol for a couple of years too. I returned this year because of the new judges, I missed Simon but I was willing to give it a try. So I started watching, not really impressed but stuck with it until they let go of Pia.

Whomever really votes got it so wrong, I, like so many other people were outraged and really upset. I checked allover the place, Facebook, Twitter, Bloggers, every social site had something to say. Needless to say, I stopped watching it and basically got updates from my local FOX channel but kept seeing that Stefano...How he stayed there is beyond me but it pays to be cute...He should be doing porn but that's my opinion. 

I have always been a fan of Idol, sick of Ryan Seacrest and sometimes yo yo Randy Jackson but I am on the fence with next year....In my opinion, again whomever votes, this is my take on Idol. 

Year 1, right choice-Kelly Clarkson

Year 2, wrong choice-it should have been Clay Aiken but he went onto bigger better things-Ruben out of gas, although i do love some of his songs

Year 3, hard for me cause i liked both but Fantasia did well, loved her summertime version but Diana also went onto Broadway 

Year 4, right choice-Carrie Underwood-no one better, sorry BO

Year 5, wrong choice-it should have been Katherine McPhee, sorry Taylor loved you too but she won

Year 6, UN-IMPRESSIVE, it was obvious, it was going downhill for me and many others, although right choice with Jordin Sparks, blake what were you thinking....

Year 7, wrong choice-it should have been David Archuleta not David Cook

Year 8, Saw it on and off-I did not like either, Kris Allen-Duh? and Miss Lambert too Gay for me and I'm  GAY!!!! Although I do think he's GORGEOUS

Year 9, Did not see it at all, Lee Dwyze won but I can't tell you if he deserved it

Year 10, New judges, maybe a new spin, PIA strongest singer gone, I stopped watching it..although I loved Scotty from the get go, I actually picked him as the winner but lost interest. I'm sure PIA will do fine and as soon as her CD is out, I'm buying it but she should have been at the end with Scotty.

I am very happy and pleased he won....we will see about next year. On another note, I heard that this was supposed to be Idol's last year...It's not though, I heard Ryan mention the auditions cities for next year. 

Whatever, no sense of stressing now but we'll see about next year....Looking forward to catching XFactor and Do you think you can Dance.....

Viktor Franovik 

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HEALTH QUEST TO LOSE WEIGHT......

Let’s talk about us for a while, in other words, can we talk? I look at myself in the mirror everyday and ponder on how am I going to stay and look young, how am I going to lose weight and keep it off and how am I going to help and cure any illnesses I might have.

Like many of us, I have a weight issues and try to take it off. From starving myself to eliminating carbs and sugars, or just eating proteins, or eating “wabbit food” and drinking gallons of water, working out, walking, bla, bla, bla; nothing seems to work fast enough. 

So like everyone else, I run to the Internet and start to research and look for that miracle pill, procedure, and/or gimmick.

Well I remembered someone had told me about cinnamon, and how Cinnamon helps glucose levels and diabetic type 2 patients. I looked around and googled Cinnamon which took me to different organic herb websites, and then some.

In my search, I found this article regarding weight loss, see attached. I hope it’s true because I will be trying it. If any of my readers are professionals in this area, please comment on it. Read up!

Cinnamon Lotion to Reduce Belly Fat

By LissaJ, eHow Contributor

Belly fat makes it hard to fit into attractive pants, skirts or shirts. Belly fat also disrupts the way that your natural waist looks and makes you look heavier than you are. Help rid yourself of belly fat by coupling a good diet with a proper exercise routine and adding in cinnamon lotion to help your skin tighten. Cinnamon lotion is mostly used in cellulite massage, and according to Natural Fat Loss's site on Home Remedies for Cellulite, the massage with cinnamon lotion can help reduce the cellulite that adds to belly fat.

Cinnamon

Make a cinnamon based essential oil massage lotion by taking a lotion base, like a plain, unscented and unflavored massage lotion, and adding one tablespoon of cinnamon for every 12 ounces of lotion. Or, purchase a cinnamon based lotion at your local department store or health products store. Add other essential oils, or purchase a lotion with cinnamon and other oils as you wish. Those that work well with cinnamon to reduce belly fat include clove, chamomile, germanium, sandalwood, rosemary and lavender. You can combine these oils with cinnamon and use liberally and freely to help promote a reduction in belly fat.

Apply Massage

Use the cinnamon lotion with added essential oils to massage your belly and other areas where fat has built up. The cinnamon triggers your skin to tighten and firm by helping to rejuvenate your skin cells, break down dying cells and build new cells. Cinnamon acts as an accelerator, helping new skin cells to grow more quickly to replace cells that are old and damaged. As new skin cells grow, they use up the energy stored in the cellulite, or belly fat. As the energy is burned up, so is the fat itself.

Tightening

Repeat the massage twice a day, being sure to massage all areas of your belly. Along with the rejuvenation of cells, cinnamon helps to tighten and firm your skin by causing it to constrict. Cinnamon naturally causes constriction, and as your skin constricts and become tighter, the belly fat or cellulite disappears. 

Continue to use cinnamon lotion on your skin, and to infuse your massage with other essential oils that are also fat fighting. After six to eight weeks of massage, you will find a reduction in the amount of belly fat you have.


I am going to give this a whirl and see if this really works, in the meantime, I've put myself on somewhat of a diet...I'm really just watching what i eat.....


Viktor Franovik

15 Big Benefits of Water

Whether you want shinier hair, younger skin, a healthier body or all three, pure, clear water is the world's best beauty elixir.

Add Shine
For years, hairdressers have been saying a cool-water rinse leaves hair glossier. Is it true? Yes! The chilly temp constricts the cuticle layer of your hair so it lies flatter; making strands smoother and more reflective.

Cleanse and Condition
Too much seawater can dry out your locks, but oceans are good for something -- their nutrient-rich waters support marine botanicals (like sea kelp) that can cleanse, repair and detangle strands. Try this nourishing combo:

Depth Refresh Daily Shampoo ($10; Drugstore.com) cleanses without drying, thanks to hydrating sea lettuce and red algae extract in a purified-water base.

Rusk Deepshine Sea Kelp Conditioner ($14; Ulta stores) is packed with marine extracts, such as sea kelp, that strengthen and add shine. Plus, UVB absorbers help shield your hair from the sun's damaging rays.

Tame Tresses
Soft shower water leaves hair more manageable because there are few mineral salts (pesky molecules that can make strands rough and prone to tangles).

If you have hard water (find out here), install a water-softening shower filter. It can stop your color from fading, too.

Prevent Damage
You probably know from firsthand experience that chlorinated or salty water can turn healthy hair into a frizzy mess.

But the fix is easier than you think. "Just rinse your hair in the shower or under a hose before swimming," says Laini Reeves, owner and creative director of Essensuals London, a salon in Los Angeles. "The strands will absorb their fill of clean water, so they won't be able to soak up as much of the damaging water." After your dip, coat hair with conditioner for extra protection from the sun.

Make Waves
Ever heard of setting lotions, those old-fashioned solutions that help hair hold a curl? Well, water is truly the most natural setting lotion available. Each of your strands is made up of hydrogen bonds that separate when hair is wet, according to Jeni Thomas, a Pantene senior scientist. If you manipulate hair's texture while wet, "the hydrogen bonds reform as it dries, holding the new shape."

Here's how to use that little bit of chemistry to your advantage: Mist hair with water, separate it into four sections, twist each into a small bun and secure with a pin. Blow-dry (or air-dry), then unravel for soft waves.

Create a Lasting Style
Conditioners contain ingredients like dimethicone and plant oils that smooth and detangle your strands. But that nice slippery feeling they leave behind can actually make your hair harder to style. Reeves says you can fix this problem by misting on a water-based primer, like Shu Uemura Art of Hair Depsea Moisture Foundation ($33; Shu Uemura Art of Hair), after detangling but before applying styling products. "It absorbs some of the oil and rebalances the moisture level of your hair so the style you create will hold longer," she explains.

Brighten Eyes
A cold compress helps reduce under-eye inflammation, but you can get a similar effect with H2O. "As water evaporates from skin, the surface becomes cooler," cosmetic chemist Ni'Kita Wilson explains, so a splash of water can depuff temporarily. For a long-term solution, try a cooling, water-rich eye gel like Vichy Aqualia Antiox Anti-Fatigue Eye Stick ($28; drugstores) with brightening citrus polyphenol.

Firm Your Skin
For centuries, people in Eastern Europe have gone to bathhouses for water therapy to detoxify and tighten their skin. The process, which involves a steam-room session to open pores, followed by a cold-pool plunge to shock skin, is easy to replicate at home, according to Eva Scrivo, a New York City-based beauty expert and host of Beauty Talk on Sirius Satellite Radio.

Just soak a washcloth in steaming hot (but bearable) water, then lay it over your face for a minute. Next, wash with your favorite cleanser and rinse with warm water. For your "plunge," splash with cold water about 15 times. "It may sound old-fashioned, but it really works to invigorate and tighten your skin," Scrivo says.

Smooth Lines
Wrinkles are less noticeable when skin cells are well hydrated, according to Dr. Howard Murad, author of "The Water Secret: the Cellular Breakthrough to Look and Feel 10 Years Younger." He suggests using a moisturizer with humectants, which help attract water to skin cells. Try Olay Total Effects Plus Cooling Hydration ($19; drugstores).

Add Radiance
Hydrating from the inside makes skin more luminous, nutritionist and author of "The O2 Diet" Keri Glassman says. To see results, drink eight glasses a day. It sounds like a lot, but many women need that much to see a difference in their skin, she notes.

Correct Your Complexion
No matter what your skin woe, there's a natural water source from around the world that can help -- and a closer-to-home product with the same effect!

Find out which products use mineral-rich H2O from around the globe here.

Tone Muscles
Water is about 12 times more resistant than air, so it takes more effort to move while submerged, according to Terry-Ann Gibson, associate professor of kinesiology at Boise State University. That means exercises you do in a pool are extra-effective muscle sculptors.

An easy one to try: Stand in water up to your neck, then move your arms and legs as if you're cross-country skiing for one minute.

Dedimple Legs
Losing weight improves the look of cellulite, but hydrating from the inside out is the No. 1 natural way to plump skin so underlying fat cells are less noticeable. You can hydrate and slim down by eating water-rich fruits and veggies.

One study in Japan showed women who got their H20 this way had smaller waists and lower BMls than those who sipped their fluids. Some of the most water-rich foods are now in season!

Here are a few ways to "eat" your water.

Reduce Anxiety
Zen Buddhist monks have incorporated water features in their meditative gardens for hundreds of years because of their soothing sounds. And studies show listening to nature -- particularly running water and waves -- helps reduce anxiety. Feeling stressed? Place a tabletop fountain at your desk or download the sounds of the surf at Nature Music Download.

Improve Your Sleep
Soaking in a hot bath before bed can help you transition into a deeper, more restful sleep, a study at Loughborough University found.

This bedtime ritual, inspired by the super-luxe Indochine Indulgence treatment from La Costa Resort and Spa in California, will help you get your z's.

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BAYFRONT MAGAZINE LAUNCHES IN SOUTH FLORIDA

September 22, 2010

MIAMI BEACH, LIV CLUB

FONTAINEBLEAU HILTON

Julie Rabbani, Editor in Chief of Bayfront Magazine hosted a lavish launch at LIV last night. Julie was surrounded by friends, family, photographers, associates, colleagues, local celebrities and featured designers Viktor and Francisco of Franovik Designs.

The evening was hot, as most Miami Beach nights are, the music was kicking, drinks flowing and the most beautiful people came out on a Wednesday night to celebrate.

Julie looked dashing last night, and the magazine…..the STAR of the evening was sensational. I saw people flipping through the pages, some folks spotted us and came over to congratulate us and ask us why ECO COUTURE; as we explained the why, what, and how most got the picture of what we were all about.

It’s about helping the environment and making use of what we have and recreating instead of tossing or putting it away in storage. Recycling is what we do, it’s more than just ECO, it’s creating “Wearable Pieces of Art” and giving back to the community; another part of Franovik, which is fundraising for needy causes.

As we waited for LIV to open its’ doors, we took a tour with a bottle of bubbly as we walked all over. It’s been a while since I last visited the Fontainebleau; the renovations are really good. The HUGE bar as you walk in was packed, as I walked out to the pool the breeze was inviting, it said “just lay by the pool and enjoy” not in a suit unfortunately….Maybe next time we will make it a day.

All and all it was a great evening full of energy, Miami is such a party town. We met new people and made new friends locally and from the West Coast of Florida, SUP NAPLES!!!!!

Thank you Julie, and your staff. You really made us feel special!  We are so looking to the future and building on our relationship. Who knows, we could do a launching of Models & Designers, our magazine in Naples too…..

Much Love,

Viktor Franovik

Yolandita Monge-The Ultimate Diva

Saturday, September 11, 2010

San Juan, Puerto Rico

 I had the pleasure and honor to view and work with the Ultimate Puerto Rican Diva, Yolandita Monge. The show was the Puerto Rican Coliseum.

The show started with a parade of drag queens dressed representing all of Yolandita’s stages in her career. Among the Drag Queens was the vivacious Jessica Wild, finalist in Rupaul’s Drag Race.

The concert was a tribute to 20 years of her “Vivencias” album, which was one of her top selling albums.

Yolandita took us on a rollercoaster of emotions, from the soft “Cierra los Ojos” to “Por Ti”, her opening number.

The performance was a winner, depending on the song; she was transformed into a Madonna type performance, especially when the bed prop came out, Scandalous! 

The crowd of course participated singing along with her. Yolandita took sometime to take requests from her fans, which I thought was very special.

That coliseum was packed, they had to bring more chairs and people were standing to see her; I had to give up my seat for a last minute invitation. Trust me, I was happy going backstage and to the area.

She and the family are personal friends of mine so I have the pleasure of being in the melting pot of her performance. We, Franovik Designs, will be dressing her as well.

The highlight of the show was the closing song where the whole coliseum became a block party; there were “Vejigantes”, Puerto Rican Folklore, performers on stilts matching bands, stompers, everyone jumping and singing. It was AWESOME!

I heard through the grapevine that their will be an encore presentation in another location in Puerto Rico when she returns from Dominican Republic where she has two presentations.

For Yolandita fans this is a show that you must see and for those that are not fans, become fans….She’s AMAZING!

Viktor Franovik