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"If my clothes can make a woman happy…she’s making everyone else happy and when she’s beautiful, she makes the world beautiful." — Lubov Azria

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Katharine L’Heureux ON Beauty

Founder & CEO, Kahina Giving Beauty

Q: What are the beauty items you could not live without?

A: Argan Oil, Argan Oil, Argan Oil I also love the organic and Fair for Life shea butter leave-in conditioner from Beautiful Curls. I wear very little makeup, but when I want a little more finish, I use the RMS Living Luminizer. READ MORE »

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Katharine L’Heureux ON Cooking & Food

Founder & CEO, Kahina Giving Beauty

Q: If you love to cook, can you share a favorite recipe?

A: I always bring home lots of Moroccan spices when I travel there. I like to cook very simply and rarely use measurements. Cumin, tumeric and coriander make everything taste exotic and delicious. Here’s a recipe that works for any fish and chicken: Marinade: Olive oil Lemon juice Coriander garlic Combine together and marinate the chicken pieces or fish. Combine tomatoes, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, salt ... READ MORE »

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Katharine L’Heureux ON Style

Founder & CEO, Kahina Giving Beauty

Q: Who are your favorite designers?

A: I like clothes that are easy to wear, but with interesting lines. Bibbhu Mohapatra is one of my favorites, and not just because he is a great friend. He manages to create an edgy, progressive look with classic and beautifully cut pieces. For everyday, I love Donna Karan. She understands the way I want to feel comfortable but still look ... READ MORE »

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Katharine L’Heureux ON Motherhood

Founder & CEO, Kahina Giving Beauty

Q: How do you balance career and motherhood?

A: I have three kids, ages 7, 15 and 17.  Each of them requires my attention and focus in different ways.  My office is currently the dining room table in my Manhattan loft.  This way, I am usually home when they need me and I can pick up my youngest from school most days.  The biggest challenge is when I travel ... READ MORE »

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Katharine L’Heureux ON Health

Founder & CEO, Kahina Giving Beauty

Q: What are the top 3 things that you do to stay healthy?

A: I have always exercised, tried to eat right, and got plenty of sleep, but I have to admit that it’s getting harder to adhere to a healthy regimen with the amount of travel I need to do these days.  Now, the top thing I do to stay healthy is to try to keep my stress levels down.  When I can’t ... READ MORE »

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Josie Maran ON Beauty

Chief Eco Officer, Josie Maran Cosmetics

Q: What are the beauty items you could not live without?

A: I cannot live without Argan Oil—it’s my favorite moisturizer for skin, hair and nails. So, it was a must that I include this 100% organic wonder-ingredient in the Josie Maran Cosmetics line. Argan Oil is an all-natural, 100% organic, chemical-free beauty marvel that works. I use my Argan Oil in the mornings and at night. It keeps my skin fresh ... READ MORE »