It's time to dig in, you grow girl!
Created for farmers in 1853 by Levi Strauss, the super practical garment - durable, sturdy, easy to slip on and off - became the outfit of choice for women joining the work forces during the World war. Holding on to their new-found independence afterwards, women also held on to their kickass dungarees, even turning them into a symbol of feminism during the 60s and 70s.
One of its most beloved features? The multitude of pockets, traditionally seen as unnecessary for women. And now we, a new generation of avid 'gardenistas', use those same pockets to stash our seeds and shears, keeping our hands free to create the gardens of our dreams. And believe us, squatting amongst the budding greens, digging in the soil, we feel as sensual in our dungarees as in our slinky satin nightgowns. Because we're flourishing, feminine feminist style.
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Building bridges
From the Erasmus Bridge and the Mercedes-Benz Museum to Qatar’s metro network; Ben van Berkel’s iconic landmarks bring people together in rapturous beauty, again and again. I talked with the Dutch architect and educator about sensuality, ‘healthy’ buildings and the remarkable parallels between our designs.
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More than a feeling
Don’t ignore your emotions; they are much more powerful than you can imagine. By linking the magical world of emotions with hard science, Dutch scientist Pierre Capel, professor emeritus in experimental immunology, shows us the consequences of our feelings and the power of our minds. The message: we can do much more than we think. “Meditate. It’s the single best thing you can do for your health.”
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Marlies Says
Keto curious?
The fact that I feel bikini-confident all year round is, of course, a nice bonus. But for me, the biggest payoff of following the keto diet is the way it optimizes my health and gives me tons of energy.
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Super (skin) food
‘If you can’t eat it, why put it on your skin?’. I pretty much live by this beauty adage. After all, with your skin being one of your body’s largest organs, anything – and I mean anything! – you put onto your skin will end up in your bloodstream.
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