Love'n November

 

 

November is a classically romantic month--which might explain why there are so many summer birthdays...

Colder weather encourages us to stay inside, cozy up by a fire, and spend time with friends and family.

 

Here are some tips to make November 2012 the best yet!

 

First of all--the cranberry color is the color of the season. It is extremely complimentary to all skin tones. The red invokes dominance and sensuality while the darker shade of cranberry is slimming. Raw cranberries have moderate levels of Vitamin C, dietary fiber and the essential dietary mineral, manganese, as well as a balanced profile of other essential micronutrients which means the fruit itself will help slim your figure.

 

Cranberries are sweet and tart and can be complimented by a variety of flavors.

The drink in the picture up above has been affectionately titled Beso De Cranberries--it is cranberry juice (or syrup) with a frozen cranberry & ice blend of Vodka Tonic.

The beso (kiss) is from the mint leaf added as the garnish.

Very similar is the Cape Cod (a lighter Cosmo) which has hints of lime juice and a garnish lime twist.

 

Nothing says DIY like frozen berries and mint garnish.

 

Beso De Cranberries:

3oz Cranberry Juice
3oz Tonic

1.5 oz Vodka

(Frozen) Cranberries
Ice

Days in November to celebrate
Last day to vote is November 6th
The Leonids meteor show reaches its peak around
November 17th
International Men's Day is commemorated on
November 19th
Thanksgiving is observed on the
 fourth Thursday in November
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving
Cyber Monday is on the Monday after Thanksgiving

Month-long events for November
National Novel Writing Month-NaNoWriMo
International Drum Month

Movies coming out THIS November
November 2: Festival of Lights
November 9:
Skyfall 007
Lincoln
A Royal Affair
Dangerous Liasons
November 16th:
Breaking Dawn - the last movie of the twilight saga
Anna Karenina
November 21st:
Life of Pi
Silver Linings
 

 So find your warmest knit dress, some fabulous matching jewelry, paint your nails deep red, grab your favorite drink in the seasonal red cup from Starbucks, and get ready for the best November you've ever had!
 

For more ideas to make November 2012 the best yet, check out some of these links:

 

• Beauty Buzz in the City Queen Vic Nail Polish
• Hydrating Hair Ideas from Spain -- Cranberry Juice for Brunettes
• Old Blighty Butter London Nail Polish
• More Movies coming out this November from moviefone.com
• Cranberry Hot Toddy from Foodnetwork.com
• Cranberry Vodka Recipie from Foodnetwork.com
• Ocean Spray Recipe Page
• IMDb "Sweet November" staring Keanu Reeves and Charlize Theron
• Cranberry Wikipedia



Cash & Carry in San Francisco

 

The Annual Cash & Carry show is going on THIS WEEKEND!

Come to the Concourse Exhibition Hall in San Francisco between 10am to 5pm Friday, Saturday, & Sunday* to get some amazing deals from 200 exhibitors of fine and fashion jewelry, gift and collectibles, apparel, fashion accessories, seasonal merchandise, gourmet food products, found items, and home furnishings.

 

Visit the Zaya Inc booth for some outstanding low prices on the newest jewelry lines.

Post pictures of wearing your favorite Zaya purchase to the Zaya Inc facebook and receive a discount to any I Bar bay area location of your choice!**

 

If you're not at the world series...you should be at Cash and Carry. It is the perfect opportunity to get ready for the holidays without the Black Friday madness!

 

For more information go to:

http://www.weshows.com/sfcashcarry.html

http://www.biztradeshows.com/trade-events/sanfrancisco-cash-carry.html

 

*Sunday from 10am-4pm

**Offer Available for Emeryville, Walnut Creek, and Menlo park

go to www.facebook.com/zayainc

Breast Cancer Awareness Month



October has always been synonymous with the Halloween spirit, but it is also a very important month for women all around the world.

"Pinkwashing" in your local businesses has been criticized for being, "passive" and "superficial" (Huffington Post); but ultimately the power of bright pink, positive thoughts and actions have reclaimed the dark and scary October days.

Did you know: One in eight women will be diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I Bar Inc has decided to donate 1/8th of every purchase on Wednesday, October 24th 2012, to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. In addition, if you come into our Emeryville, Menlo Park, or Walnut Creek locations wearing pink--you can get double credits on your threading punchcard!

Doctors and scientists are trying to discover how and why certain changes in DNA cause normal breast cells to become malignant and develop into cancerous tumors. Although they do not yet know the cause of breast cancer, there are recommendations to help prevent breast cancer and promote early detection including regular breast self-examinations, clinical check-ups & mammograms.

Know the risk factors:

• The highest risk factors are being female, aging, and physical inactivity
• Menstrual history: if you began menstruating before age 12 or completed menopause after age 55
• Family history of breast cancer
• Your risk increases slightly if you are currently using the pill or have in the past 10 years
• If you have never had children or had your first child after age 30
• If you consume one or more alcoholic drinks a day
• If you are overweight; especially after menopause
• If you have been exposed to Chest radiation therapy as a child or young adult
• If you carry the genetic mutations BRCA1 or BRCA2
• Post menopause hormone therapy can increase your risk
• High breast tissue density: this is a mammographic measure of the amount of glandular tissue relative to fatty tissue in the breast

Know the symptoms:

• A new lump or mass
• A hard mass with irregular edges that is painless
• Discharge from the nipple - NOT breast milk
• Redness or pain in the nipple, or on the breast skin
• Nipple retraction (turned inward)
• Swelling of the breast that is generalized with no distinct lump

Know the statistics:

• Men - an estimate of 2,190 new cases will occur in 2012, with 410 deaths
• In 2012 the American Cancer Society estimates that 226,870 new cases of invasive breast cancer (stages I-IV) will be diagnosed among women in the US, with 39,510 deaths--roughly one death every 13 minutes.
• Only 5% of breast cancers diagnosed are Stage IV (metastasized)
• In the United States a woman will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer (on average) every 2.3 minutes
• Breast Cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, after lung cancer
• 1 of every 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime

Merchants and retailers across America have adopted October as Breast Cancer Awareness month and raise millions of dollars to support Breast Cancer Research charities.

Do the Research -- For more information on how you can fight for the cure or where we found these statistics, please use the links below:

• Breast Cancer Research Foundation: FAQ & Statistics
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Breast Cancer Statistics
• List of National Organizations that Directly Fund Cancer Treatment
• Huffington Post - Breast Cancer Awareness Month: 5 Ways to Move Beyond 'pinkwashing' To Really Fight For A Cure