カトリーヌ・ドヌーブが来週の火曜日まで、映画のプロモーションとHOPEというチャリティ組織の活動で東京に来ています。昨夜、カトリーヌはミキモト氏をフランス大使公邸でのデイナーに招待したんだけど、ミキモト夫人がニューヨーク出張中ということで、私が代理で同伴させてもらったの。
Catherine Deneuve is in Tokyo until next Tuesday for her movie and also for her charity work for HOPE. She invited Mr. Mikimoto for diner last night, at the residence of the French Ambassador and he kindly invited me to join him as his beautiful wife was traveling to New York on a business trip.

ミキモトさんのおかげで、カトリーヌ・ドヌーブと実際にお会いして、素晴らしい時間を過ごせたわ！私は、カトリーヌ・ドヌーブをテレビで見て育ち、彼女はいつだって私のファッションアイコンだった。彼女は女性としての魅力をすべて持っていると思うわ。意志の強さ、知性、ユニークさのすべてを備えながら、エレガントだし洗練されているのよ。彼女の強いパーソナリティと自由な精神、そして教養があって人道主義者なところが大好きだわ。
Thank you to Mr Mikimoto I had the privilege to meet her personally and to spend quality time with her. I grew up watching Catherine on TV and she has always been a fashion and beauty icon to me. She is everything that I think is truly attractive in a woman. She has a strong will, intelligence, uniqueness, she is deeply elegant and sophisticated, I love her strong personality, her free spirit, she is cultured and humanitarian.

友人のフォトグラファー、Andrea Keatsもディナーに合流したの。Andreaは、雨の中東京マラソンに参加したのよ。彼女も心が大きくて自然なエレガントさを持っている素敵な女性だわ。
My beautiful friend and photographer, Andrea Keats joined us for diner. Andrea is running the Tokyo Marathon today under the rain. Another amazing woman with a big heart and a natural elegance.

ミキモトさん、9年間の素晴らしい友情をありがとう。
Mikimoto san, thank you for being such a delightful friend since the past 9 years.

ヤフービューティーのイネス・レッスン、見ていない人は是非チェックしてね！

http://beauty.yahoo.co.jp/special/muj/lesson/lesson2/yuki.html

３月３日には「バッグの中見せて！」イネス・リグロン編もアップされます。

http://beauty.yahoo.co.jp/

マーク・ジェイコブスのコレクションをみると、ミリタリートレンドを秋から春へ上手にシフトする方法が分かるわ。このまま終わるトレンドだとは思ってなかったでしょ？私はミリタリーテイストが大好き！ずっと好きだったわ。今が旬のTechno Twillの3つボタンジャケットは、クローゼットのコレクションに加えるべきマストアイテムよ。
Marc Jacobs shows us how to take the military trend from fall to spring! You didn’t think we were going to leave it behind, did you? I love this look! Always did. Today’s Techno Twill 3-Button Jacket is a must-have addition to any closet.

マーク・ジェイコブスは、いつだって私のお気に入りのデザイナーの1人よ。彼は、洋服を「FASHION！」に変える方法をよく知ってるの。彼のスタイルに間違いはないわ。
As one of my all-time favorite designers, Marc Jacobs always knows how to make clothes that scream FASHION! You cannot go wrong with him.

NYファッションウィークの最後の夜を飾った、マークの2010年秋/冬コレクションは、まさに「ＷＯＷ！」の一言！今回は、日本の影響を受けたデザインで　メイクも歌舞伎からインスパイアされたものだったわ。
Marc’s F/W 2010 Collection, shown last night at New York Fashion Week was a big WOW! This time he shows us a Japanese-influenced collection featuring a make-up inspired from the kabuki.

このカッチリしたミリタリー調のオリーブ色のジャケットが欲しいわ。アナタも手に入れたらどう？ハイウェストの位置で締めたベルトの下に着るのは、ミニスカートかドレスね。そうすればどこまでがジャケットの裾で、どこからがドレスのフリルが分からないミックスされた感じになるわ。ヘアはコンパクトにまとめてヘアーアクセをつけたら、素敵なスタイルの完成よ！
I want that structured, militia-inspired olive jacket. You should get it and wear it his way—belted over a mini-skirt or dress, so that you don’t know where the ruffles on the jacket end and the frilly bottoms begin. Then, pull up your hair into a tight bun, add on an unexpected hair adornment et VOILA!

もちろん、ロングスカートやパンツとも合わせてもOKよ。
Of course you can wear it with a long skirt of pants as well.

see: www.marcjacob.com

How to do a breast self-examination

Early detection save lives!

Taking a few minutes to do a breast self-exam a minimum of once a month can make a lifetime of difference. Nearly 70% of all breast cancers are found through self-exams and with early detection the 5-year survival rate is 98%. If you find a lump, schedule an appointment with your doctor, but don’t panic out of 10 lumps are not cancerous. For additional peace of mind, call your doctor whenever you have concerns.

Now, 1 in 23 Japanese women get breast cancer!!! Incredibly high percentage. And among advanced countries, the number is only increasing in Japan!

If you remember how your breast from month to month, you will be able to notice even a small change. Early detection is key to breast cancer survival. My mother survived, many of my friends as well. I want to make sure you will as well, because I care about you.

HOW TO DO A BREAST SELF-EXAM

In the Shower

Fingers flat, move gently over every part of each breast. Use your right hand to examine the left breast, left hand for the right breast. Check for any lump, hard knot, or thickening. Carefully observe any changes in your breasts.

Before a Mirror

Inspect your breasts with your arms at your sides. Next, raise your arms high overhead.

Look for any changes in the contour of each breast, a swelling, a dimpling of the skin, or changes in the nipples. Then rest your palms on your hips and press firmly to flex your chest muscles. Left and right breasts will not exactly matchfew women’s breasts do.

Lying Down

Place a pillow under your right shoulder and put your right arm behind your head. With the fingers of your left hand flat, press your right breast gently in small circular motions, moving vertically or in a circular pattern covering the entire breast.

Use light, medium, and firm pressure. Squeeze the nipple; check for discharge and lumps. Repeat these steps for your left breast.

Breast Cancer Signs & SYMPTOMS

Generally, early breast cancer does not cause pain. Even so, a woman should see her health care provider about breast pain or any other breast cancer symptoms that do not go away. Common signs & symptoms of breast cancer include:

A change in how the breast or nipple feels You may experience nipple tenderness or notice a lump or thickening in or near the breast or in the underarm area. A change in how the breast or nipple looks This could mean a change in the size or shape of the breast or a nipple that is turned slightly inward. In addition, the skin of the breast, aureole or nipple may appear scaly, red or swollen or may have ridges or pitting that resembles the skin of an orange. Nipple discharge

You must see this website CLICK HERE!

http://allabout.co.jp/health/womenshealth/closeup/CU20040725A/index.htm

And to the beautiful women who are suffering right now, do not give up, believe in being well again. Challenges are opportunities to find out who we are, you are soon to discover the incredible strength that is inside of you.

I am thinking of you, you will be fine.

All my love, Ines