HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!

Hi, its been a while since I have caught you up on things since I have been back from Spain. Spain was spectacular. The country itself is so gorgeous and we got to do so much in the short time we were there. When we first landed, we went straight to Alejandro Sanz ranch in the country about 2 hours from Madrid. Wow, it was gorgeous. So beautiful, and filled with nature and so green. I was surprised to see how green it was there, because the temperature was about 70 degrees. However, the coolest thing is the mountains that surrounded his ranch were snow covered. Incredible, how it can be such a perfect temperature below and snow topped mountains. It was surreal. Alejandro had the 4th most famous chef in the world come cook for us at his house. His name is QuieQuie Dacosta. He was spectacular. In fact, I never never seen anything presented like that before in my life. He created actual forests and scenes with our food. (smog and all and I will have to share pictures so you can understand). It was an experience of a lifetime. Then he and Raquel, put together a flamenco party for us and invited all the people they wanted us to meet from Spain. It was the best time. I mean this wasn't just any flamenco singer, this was Pitingo, the most famous flamenco singer of all the country of Spain. I recall my daughter saying as he sang "mom, how can someone sing so good":) We went to Madrid for a couple days, where Alejandro had a private tour for all of us of the Prado Museum. Oh my god, the masterpieces in that museum, took my breath away. Of course fabulous food everywhere we went and all of our friends came in town so we could be together. There was Antonio and Shakira, and Paulina and Nicolas, David Bisbal and Elena and Marc and Maria and DJ Irie. We then went to spend the night on a trip to Sevilla that Alejandro put together. It was the most magnificent place I have ever seen. It was like a fairy-tale city with the most beautiful buildings that are over 2000 years old and from the Roman times. The city's cathedral is hard to even describe is it so amazing. Search them out online. You will be amazed. We stayed in the Hotel Alfonso XIII... one of the most gorgeous hotels ever. We didn't get much time alone because the paparazzi were all over us thinking Alejandro and Raquel had gotten married. (that wasn't true of course, not yet:) Of course, we did so many other things while we were there on our trip and Alejandro made it so memorable. Amber was not ready to leave and I don't think JR nor I was either. Amber had an amazing time and loved everything. I know it is one of the last few trips we will have together as a family alone as she approaches college and starts to do her own thing. So I will treasure every single moment with her. We stopped in NYC on the way back to Miami for a few days to check on Jennifer and Marc and the babies. They are growing so fast and are SO beautiful. Amber and I helped Jennifer for a couple days because believe it or not, she has no nanny and she and Marc are talking care of Emme and Max alone. They are amazing and they are great at it. They just get a babysitter when they need it at night for an event. And they love every second of it and they should because they are such good babies. Emme is so sweet and content all the time and Max is like a athlete already. His body is like JR's at the top, so muscular and thick. I love them. Amber loves them so much too and it is great to have that time with her with the twins, because I get to tell her all the things I remember about her when she was that age. Of course, Jennifer is skinny again and always gorgeous and she glows like I have never seen. We are all planning our summer vacation now in June and all the kids are going. I love being in a house of kids and all their laughter and innocence, like when Amber and Brooke are singing in the house SO LOUD or playing the piano so loud at 2 am, but I don't mind at all. I love every single moment with them. I want to mention for a minute the Hogan Family as I brought up Brooke. I am sad by what has happened since the tragedy of the accident with Nick and his friend, John. There is no sense in me getting into the details, other than it was horrible for all in involved. Nick was wearing his seat belt that tragic day, when he made a mistake with his friend John in the car as they raced with their friends. However, John was 22 years old and knew what they were doing and DID NOT wear his seat belt. Of course all people involved made a horrible mistake and John of course is still suffering from this accident as will Nick emotionally for the rest of his life. He was sentenced at 17 years old in jail yesterday for 8 months. A punishment we do not agree with at all, and I don't want to discuss all the details that I know. However, I know that children will be children and 17 is still a child. Our kids make mistakes along the way, that is how they learn. I made tons of them as did JR, as did most of the people I know who will admit to it. No I didn't race on the streets before, but I did other things I got away with, that I am not proud of today. I pray for John and I pray for Nick every single day. I ask you to do the same. I pray for Linda and Hulk who we spoke to just the night before the sentencing, as this as torn apart their family literally. And Linda will be without her Nick for Mother's Day this weekend. Don't be so fast to judge. We all make bad decisions sometime, we make mistakes as we grow. We make mistakes now as adults and all we can do is hope we can grow and learn from them. I know Nick is growing and I know what he has learned. We love Nick and Brooke like our own children. Brooke practically lives with us and they couldn't come from finer parents. So during this Mother's Day, while you get pampered by your kids, be sure to hug them tight and love them no matter what. (and think of Linda, for me please) I will be spending a day doing nothing but resting, playing by the pool and watching MARKET AMERICA ON KIMORA'S...LIFE IN THE FAB LANE, at 8pm on Style network and laughing with Amber, Jr and Steve Ashley. Exactly what I choose to do if given any choice. God Bless all of you and of course all of our Mom's out there. May you have the most beautiful day ever and remember why you are...
Lots and Lots of Love,
Loren

Dillard's

I am so excited! For quite some time, many of you have poured in response after response for us to try and bring Dillard’s onboard. We would like to announce that Dillard’s is now a Market America partner store!

Dillard’s offers everything from apparel for men, women, junior’s and children. They also carry handbags, accessories, as well as products for your home.

Loren

Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane

As many of you may remember, Kimora Lee Simmons launched Fabulosity, a line of cosmetic products, in conjunction with Market America at February’s Leadership School in Miami.

This coming Sunday, Market America will be featured on her reality show, “Kimora: Life in the Fab Lane.” For those that attended Leadership School, you already know firsthand just how fabulous her line of cosmetics are. Sunday, the whole world will know as well! Make sure to catch the episode which premieres Sunday at 8 pm EST on the E! Network.

Click here to see a sneak preview of the upcoming show.

Hot Topic

Many of you having been requesting the store, Hot Topic for quite a while. We wanted to let you know that they were recently added as a Market America partner store. Hot Topic features apparel, music, as well as shoes for teenagers. I particularly like their line of retro t-shirts from the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s.

eLuxury.com

Glad to be back from my trip, but I’m totally exhausted! Hope you all are enjoying all of the partner stores that we have been adding for you all. In a recent blog entry, many people asked where they could find Louis Vuitton on the Internet. As you are probably aware, Louis Vuitton doesn’t sell their products through a lot of different stores. I’m happy to report that one of our partner stores, eLuxury.com, offers authentic Louis Vuitton handbags and accessories. In addition, they also carry Marc Jacobs, Dolce & Gabbana (D&G), as well as Dior! Look for eLuxury.com under the Shop Partners tab on marketamerica.com!

Bagsbuy.com

In all of the excitement over my new shoes from Famous Footwear, I forgot to mention that I also picked up a really great over-sized bag, the Lazaro Shania, for my trip from bagsbuy.com, a new partner store. Bagsbuy.com carries a variety of bags and is offering free shipping and no tax on items! Over-sized bags are perfect for a day-trip, because you can carry just about anything with you. At the same time, they are very fashionable and comfortable to carry. The particular bag that I ordered is made of soft leather and comes in orange, ivory, or green. I chose the orange, because the color gives it a vintage look! Shop bagsbuy.com to get the right bag for whatever occasion!









Loren

Genetic Denim - Exclusive Interview with creator Ali Fatourechi

Back in February, we launched Genetic Denim, designer jeans made to fit your contour. Just this past week, I had the opportunity to sit down with Ali Fatourechi, founder of Genetic Denim to discuss what makes Genetic Denim so comfortable and popular! Below are some of the questions from the interview.

1. How did you come up with the name Genetic Denim?
   
   Genetics are different from person to person, jeans are no exception. That is why we created the dominant fit and the recessive fit. Jeans are a mainstay in our everyday lives. As we all know, buying jeans can be a difficult process because some facet just doesn't fit right. With Genetic Denim, you have the ability to get a great pair of jeans that
   fits your own genetics, regardless of your size or shape and yet still feel comfortable wearing them!
   
   
2. Genetic Denim offers two distinct fits to their jeans, what is the
   difference between the two?
   
   The two fits are dominant and recessive. A dominant fit is a fuller jean with a little extra room and an un-contoured top. The other type of fit, a recessive fit, is a low rise jean. This particular jean provides a sexier and tighter fitting jean.
   
   
3. What makes Genetic Denim so special?
   
   Genetic Denim is known to have the softest denim in the market. The handfeel feels like butter. And most importantly it fits everyone. If you look at all the celebs that wear Genetic Denim, they are all different shapes and sizes. From Jennifer Lopez to Mary Kate Olsen.
   
   
4. What celebrities are wearing Genetic Denim and why?
   
   We have celebrities like Jessica Simpson, Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton, Fergie and Cameron Diaz all wearing Genetic Denim. Ever since they launched their jeans a year and a half ago, they have become a favorite with celebrities. Genetics are sold in the best stores in America from Kitson to Saks Fifth Ave.
   
   
5. How much do your jeans retail for?
   
   Our jeans retail from $198 - $253. With Market America though, they range from $130 - $180.
   
   
6. Who wears the jeans that are featured on Market America?
   
   Cameron Diaz and Paris Hilton wear our Recessive Bootcuts in Carbon and Xenon, Jennifer Lopez and Jessica Simpson wear our Zinc Straight legs and Lindsay Lohan and Jamie-Lynn Sigler wear our Twisted seams.
   
   

Many thanks to Ali Fatourechi for taking the time to discuss Genetic Denim jeans with us. Let us know how you're loving your Genetic Denim!

Loren