Abrams Mamma Milano: Lessons from the Motherland Coffee Table Book

After moving from Manhattan to Milan 20 years ago, with no job, no friends, and no patience for the Italian way of life, J.j. Martin realized she had no option but to surrender to the vibrant but slow-paced lifestyle. In so doing, she discovered more joy (and success) than she could ever have imagined. In this uplifting volume, Martin invites you to jump on board and join her on her journey - an outsider's evolution through life, love, loss, creativity, and magic - to today's beloved "Milano." Dive into the delights of Italian fashion, food, and good living; meet some of Italy's leading female tastemakers (the "La DoubleJ Babes"); tap into Martin's spiritual secrets for unleashing inner creativity and wisdom; and more - all with a dash of LaDoubleJ vintage chic and oodles of Italian style. This feel-good book is a celebration and a creation story - both of a brand and of becoming your own woman, the Italian way."

After moving from Manhattan to Milan 20 years ago, with no job, no friends, and no patience for the Italian way of life, J.j. Martin realized she had no option but to surrender to the vibrant but slow-paced lifestyle. In so doing, she discovered more joy (and success) than she could ever have imagined. In this uplifting volume, Martin invites you to jump on board and join her on her journey - an outsider's evolution through life, love, loss, creativity, and magic - to today's beloved "Milano." Dive into the delights of Italian fashion, food, and good living; meet some of Italy's leading female tastemakers (the "La DoubleJ Babes"); tap into Martin's spiritual secrets for unleashing inner creativity and wisdom; and more - all with a dash of LaDoubleJ vintage chic and oodles of Italian style. This feel-good book is a celebration and a creation story - both of a brand and of becoming your own woman, the Italian way."

What It Is:A powerful Dior Prestige night cream with Midnight Rosapeptide that reveals visibly denser, more rested and radiant skin.Skin Type:Normal, dry, combination, oilySkin Concern:Fine lines and wrinklesWhat It Does:Reveal skin that looks three times denser, fresher, more rested and radiant.* Concentrated in Midnight Rosapeptide, an ingredient that accelerates nocturnal revitalization, this skincare cream rejuvenates skin after the day's external stress** and makes the night count twice.***How To Use It:- Apply each night, after cleansing and prepping the skin with Dior Prestige Le Nectar Premier (sold separately).- Warm a generous pea-size dot of Le Baume de Minuit cream between your hands.- Inhale the delicate fragrance to help relax the senses.- Massage and smooth the cream over the entire face in wide, upward strokes, moving from the center outward.- Extend the skincare routine by applying the cream to the neck and decollete.- Use as a revitalizing mask once or twice a week. Apply Le Baume de Minuit to the face in a thick layer. After 15 minutes, massage the excess into the face and neck.*Clinical assessment of 33 women by a dermatologist to evaluate the progress of the product's performance. Comparison between the effect after the first night of use and the effect after 1 month.**Self-assessment by scoring 33 women. Comparison between clinical signs in the evening before versus after applying the product.***Self-assessment by scoring 33 women. Comparison between the morning after applying the product the previous evening and the morning without product application the previous evening. Assessment of the effect on crow's feet wrinkles and forehead wrinkles and on plump aspect of the skin.

What It Is:A powerful Dior Prestige night cream with Midnight Rosapeptide that reveals visibly denser, more rested and radiant skin.Skin Type:Normal, dry, combination, oilySkin Concern:Fine lines and wrinklesWhat It Does:Reveal skin that looks three times denser, fresher, more rested and radiant.* Concentrated in Midnight Rosapeptide, an ingredient that accelerates nocturnal revitalization, this skincare cream rejuvenates skin after the day's external stress** and makes the night count twice.***How To Use It:- Apply each night, after cleansing and prepping the skin with Dior Prestige Le Nectar Premier (sold separately).- Warm a generous pea-size dot of Le Baume de Minuit cream between your hands.- Inhale the delicate fragrance to help relax the senses.- Massage and smooth the cream over the entire face in wide, upward strokes, moving from the center outward.- Extend the skincare routine by applying the cream to the neck and decollete.- Use as a revitalizing mask once or twice a week. Apply Le Baume de Minuit to the face in a thick layer. After 15 minutes, massage the excess into the face and neck.*Clinical assessment of 33 women by a dermatologist to evaluate the progress of the product's performance. Comparison between the effect after the first night of use and the effect after 1 month.**Self-assessment by scoring 33 women. Comparison between clinical signs in the evening before versus after applying the product.***Self-assessment by scoring 33 women. Comparison between the morning after applying the product the previous evening and the morning without product application the previous evening. Assessment of the effect on crow's feet wrinkles and forehead wrinkles and on plump aspect of the skin.

What It Is:A refreshing serum that acts as a true radiance energy booster. Discover a cocktail of vitamins and hyaluronic acid in a 94% natural-origin formula.* Revitalize, hydrate and moisturize your skin, revealing a vibrant healthy glow.Key Ingredients:- Organic French pink pomelo improves cell renewal.- Wild pink peppercorn contains fatty acids and increases cell energy.- Stabilized vitamin C improves the absorption of actives within the skin.How To Use It:- Distribute one or two drops of the serum over the fingertips without warming, to maintain a fresh sensation on your skin.- Place your hands in front of your face to inhale the energizing fragrance.- Apply the serum in upward strokes over the entire face from the center outward.- To boost circulation and reveal a natural glow, gently pat the skin in an upward motion, then lightly pinch, moving from the jawline to the cheekbones and brows.- For the total Perfecto glow, embellish your lips with Rose Perfecto Lip Balm.Clinical Results:- Skin's radiance improved by 53%.**- Skin was 35% more moisturized after use.**- Skin's texture was 23% more refined.***Value calculated on the basis of Iso 16128-1 & Iso 12128-2. Percentage of water included. Remaining 6% contribute to the performance, sensoriality and stability of the formula.**Based on self-assessment by scoring for 31 women, after 28 days.

What It Is:A refreshing serum that acts as a true radiance energy booster. Discover a cocktail of vitamins and hyaluronic acid in a 94% natural-origin formula.* Revitalize, hydrate and moisturize your skin, revealing a vibrant healthy glow.Key Ingredients:- Organic French pink pomelo improves cell renewal.- Wild pink peppercorn contains fatty acids and increases cell energy.- Stabilized vitamin C improves the absorption of actives within the skin.How To Use It:- Distribute one or two drops of the serum over the fingertips without warming, to maintain a fresh sensation on your skin.- Place your hands in front of your face to inhale the energizing fragrance.- Apply the serum in upward strokes over the entire face from the center outward.- To boost circulation and reveal a natural glow, gently pat the skin in an upward motion, then lightly pinch, moving from the jawline to the cheekbones and brows.- For the total Perfecto glow, embellish your lips with Rose Perfecto Lip Balm.Clinical Results:- Skin's radiance improved by 53%.**- Skin was 35% more moisturized after use.**- Skin's texture was 23% more refined.***Value calculated on the basis of Iso 16128-1 & Iso 12128-2. Percentage of water included. Remaining 6% contribute to the performance, sensoriality and stability of the formula.**Based on self-assessment by scoring for 31 women, after 28 days.

What It Is:A refreshing serum that acts as a true radiance energy booster. Discover a cocktail of vitamins and hyaluronic acid in a 94% natural-origin formula.* Revitalize, hydrate and moisturize your skin, revealing a vibrant healthy glow.Key Ingredients:- Organic French pink pomelo improves cell renewal.- Wild pink peppercorn contains fatty acids and increases cell energy.- Stabilized vitamin C improves the absorption of actives within the skin.How To Use It:- Distribute one or two drops of the serum over the fingertips without warming, to maintain a fresh sensation on your skin.- Place your hands in front of your face to inhale the energizing fragrance.- Apply the serum in upward strokes over the entire face from the center outward.- To boost circulation and reveal a natural glow, gently pat the skin in an upward motion, then lightly pinch, moving from the jawline to the cheekbones and brows.- For the total Perfecto glow, embellish your lips with Rose Perfecto Lip Balm.Clinical Results:- Skin's radiance improved by 53%.**- Skin was 35% more moisturized after use.**- Skin's texture was 23% more refined.***Value calculated on the basis of Iso 16128-1 & Iso 12128-2. Percentage of water included. Remaining 6% contribute to the performance, sensoriality and stability of the formula.**Based on self-assessment by scoring for 31 women, after 28 days.

What It Is:A powerful Dior Prestige night cream with Midnight Rosapeptide that reveals visibly denser, more rested and radiant skin.Skin Type:Normal, dry, combination, oilySkin Concern:Fine lines and wrinklesWhat It Does:Reveal skin that looks three times denser, fresher, more rested and radiant.* Concentrated in Midnight Rosapeptide, an ingredient that accelerates nocturnal revitalization, this skincare cream rejuvenates skin after the day's external stress** and makes the night count twice.***How To Use It:- Apply each night, after cleansing and prepping the skin with Dior Prestige Le Nectar Premier (sold separately).- Warm a generous pea-size dot of Le Baume de Minuit cream between your hands.- Inhale the delicate fragrance to help relax the senses.- Massage and smooth the cream over the entire face in wide, upward strokes, moving from the center outward.- Extend the skincare routine by applying the cream to the neck and decollete.- Use as a revitalizing mask once or twice a week. Apply Le Baume de Minuit to the face in a thick layer. After 15 minutes, massage the excess into the face and neck.*Clinical assessment of 33 women by a dermatologist to evaluate the progress of the product's performance. Comparison between the effect after the first night of use and the effect after 1 month.**Self-assessment by scoring 33 women. Comparison between clinical signs in the evening before versus after applying the product.***Self-assessment by scoring 33 women. Comparison between the morning after applying the product the previous evening and the morning without product application the previous evening. Assessment of the effect on crow's feet wrinkles and forehead wrinkles and on plump aspect of the skin.

What It Is:Dior Prestige's first intensive revitalizing face and neck serum that enhances, densifies and gives radiance to the skin and complexion.Set Includes:- Dior Prestige Le Nectar Premier 1 oz.- Dior Prestige Le Nectar Premier Refill 1 oz.Skin Type:For all skin types.Skin Concern:Dullness.What It Does:Dior Prestige Le Nectar Premier is the first serum with the vitality of Rose de Granville buds. Rosapeptide Premier, a potent infusion, visibly enhances skin texture and radiance. Wrinkles diminish while the face appears refined and seems plumper.How To Use It:The first technique specifically designed by Dior spa experts to enhance the benefits of Dior Prestige Le Nectar Premier:- Warm 2 or 3 pumps of Dior Prestige Le Nectar Premier between your hands.- Smooth over the entire face in wide, upward strokes, moving from the center outward.- Extend the application to the neck, from the top down.Clinical Results:In 1 month:-9 years on deep wrinkles*-7 years on expression lines*x3 smoother skin**Based on clinical evaluation by a dermatologist of forehead and crow's feet wrinkles and modeling analysis, on 31 women, after 1 month.

What It Is:A luxurious eye cream that helps visibly improve six eye parameters, including crow's feet, wrinkles around the eyes and under-eye bags.Skin Type:Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Tested for tolerance under ophthalmological control.Skin Concern:Wrinkles, fine lines, roughness, dehydrated skin and loss of firmness.What It Does:Formulated with a new exclusive ingredient, a peptide created using biotechnology, in combination with Perpetual Rose extract and proxylane, this eye cream helps visibly reduce multiple forms of wrinkles and smooth the eye contour. Within hours, skin elasticity and firmness are improved, the eye area is moisturized with hydration lasting up to 24 hours. In four weeks, see visible improvement on eye wrinkles, including crow's feet, under-eye wrinkles, wrinkles between the eyes and reduced appearance of under-eye bags.How To Use It:- Use daily in the morning and at night. Apply as the last step in your routine. Take a small amount of product and warm between fingertips. Dab several small pearls of the cream to the delicate skin under the eye and onto the brow bone. Gently smooth the cream into the eye contour, moving from inner to outer corners. Repeat using two fingers, smooth the outer eye area followed by the area between the eyes, using upward motions. Repeat until the product is fully absorbed.- Pair with Absolue Serum, Absolue Soft Cream and Absolue Rich Cream (sold separately).Clinical Results:Visibly improve six eye parameters in four weeks:- Under-eye bags -26.91%*- Under-eye wrinkles -19.75%*- Wrinkles between eyes (glabellar) -17.63%*- Crow's feet wrinkles -16.5%*- Fine lines -7%**- Smoothness +5%***Based on clinical testing with 53 women after four weeks.**Based on clinical testing with 41 women after four weeks.

What It Is:A luxurious eye cream that helps visibly improve six eye parameters, including crow's feet, wrinkles around the eyes and under-eye bags.Skin Type:Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Tested for tolerance under ophthalmological control.Skin Concern:Wrinkles, fine lines, roughness, dehydrated skin and loss of firmness.What It Does:Formulated with a new exclusive ingredient, a peptide created using biotechnology, in combination with Perpetual Rose extract and proxylane, this eye cream helps visibly reduce multiple forms of wrinkles and smooth the eye contour. Within hours, skin elasticity and firmness are improved, the eye area is moisturized with hydration lasting up to 24 hours. In four weeks, see visible improvement on eye wrinkles, including crow's feet, under-eye wrinkles, wrinkles between the eyes and reduced appearance of under-eye bags.How To Use It:- Use daily in the morning and at night. Apply as the last step in your routine. Take a small amount of product and warm between fingertips. Dab several small pearls of the cream to the delicate skin under the eye and onto the brow bone. Gently smooth the cream into the eye contour, moving from inner to outer corners. Repeat using two fingers, smooth the outer eye area followed by the area between the eyes, using upward motions. Repeat until the product is fully absorbed.- Pair with Absolue Serum, Absolue Soft Cream and Absolue Rich Cream (sold separately).Clinical Results:Visibly improve six eye parameters in four weeks:- Under-eye bags -26.91%*- Under-eye wrinkles -19.75%*- Wrinkles between eyes (glabellar) -17.63%*- Crow's feet wrinkles -16.5%*- Fine lines -7%**- Smoothness +5%***Based on clinical testing with 53 women after four weeks.**Based on clinical testing with 41 women after four weeks.

What It Is:A luxurious eye cream that helps visibly improve six eye parameters, including crow's feet, wrinkles around the eyes and under-eye bags.Skin Type:Suitable for all skin types, including sensitive skin. Tested for tolerance under ophthalmological control.Skin Concern:Wrinkles, fine lines, roughness, dehydrated skin and loss of firmness.What It Does:Formulated with a new exclusive ingredient, a peptide created using biotechnology, in combination with Perpetual Rose extract and proxylane, this eye cream helps visibly reduce multiple forms of wrinkles and smooth the eye contour. Within hours, skin elasticity and firmness are improved, the eye area is moisturized with hydration lasting up to 24 hours. In four weeks, see visible improvement on eye wrinkles, including crow's feet, under-eye wrinkles, wrinkles between the eyes and reduced appearance of under-eye bags.How To Use It:- Use daily in the morning and at night. Apply as the last step in your routine. Take a small amount of product and warm between fingertips. Dab several small pearls of the cream to the delicate skin under the eye and onto the brow bone. Gently smooth the cream into the eye contour, moving from inner to outer corners. Repeat using two fingers, smooth the outer eye area followed by the area between the eyes, using upward motions. Repeat until the product is fully absorbed.- Pair with Absolue Serum, Absolue Soft Cream and Absolue Rich Cream (sold separately).Clinical Results:Visibly improve six eye parameters in four weeks:- Under-eye bags -26.91%*- Under-eye wrinkles -19.75%*- Wrinkles between eyes (glabellar) -17.63%*- Crow's feet wrinkles -16.5%*- Fine lines -7%**- Smoothness +5%***Based on clinical testing with 53 women after four weeks.**Based on clinical testing with 41 women after four weeks.

What It Is:A limited-edition set of best-selling Renergie products, featuring Renergie H.c.f. Triple Serum.Set Includes:- Renergie H.c.f. Triple Serum 0.67 oz.- Renergie H.p.n. 300-Peptide Cream 0.16 oz.- Renergie Eye Cream 0.16 oz.Skin Type:Suitable for all skin types, including oily skin and sensitive skin.Skin Concern:Volume loss, firmness, fine lines, wrinkles, dark spots.What It Does:- Renergie H.c.f. Triple Serum combines hyaluronic acid, vitamin C plus niacinamide and ferulic acid for one-dose benefits.- Renergie H.p.n. 300-Peptide Cream helps improve wrinkles, dark spots and lower face sagging.- Renergie Eye Cream hydrates and brightens skin around the eye.How To Use It:- Use the products daily, in morning skincare routine and evening skincare routine.- Apply Renergie H.c.f. Triple Serum on a clean face and neck using outward and upward motions for a visibly lifted effect.- Gently apply a pea-size amount of Renergie Eye Cream to the lower eye contours (under-eye area). Smooth the cream all around the eye using light strokes, moving from the inner to outer corners of the eyes until the cream is completely absorbed.- Follow with Renergie H.p.n. 300-Peptide Cream. Apply on the face, neck and decollete after cleansing, toning and using your facial serums. Gently massage into skin using small, upward, circular motions until the cream is fully absorbed.

What It Is:A gentle daily 3-in-1 gel facial cleanser, with Golden Gentian extract, that cleanses, exfoliates pore-clogging debris and removes makeup for clear, refined, radiant skin.Skin Type:For all skin typesSkin Concern:Makeup removal, clogged pores and dead skin cellsWhat It Does:- Water-activates into a silky foam that gently removes makeup, pollutants and dead skin cells without disturbing the skin's moisture balance- Gently polishes away makeup, impurities and pollution- Leaves skin soft, smooth, hydrated and refined- Helps clear clogged pores and revive radianceKey Ingredients:- Gentle Complex with Golden Gentian and lemon balm extracts soothes and softens.- Kiwi extract energizes to boost skin's radiance.- Soapwort extract's gentle foam removes all traces of dirt and grime for a clean, balanced, clear complexion.- Moringa Seed extract purifies and refines while preserving skin's moisture balance.- Microbeads gently exfoliate and clear impurities for a fresh, clean complexion.How To Use It:- Apply a dime-size amount over damp face and neck and work into a lather. Avoid eye area.- Gently massage over skin using circular motions, moving outward from the center of your face.- Rinse with warm water and follow with the Clarins Toning Lotion for your skin type.Clinical Results:99% - Skin is clean and clear*98% - Skin is soft*98% - Exfoliating grains are soft**Based on consumer tests with 103 women after one use; tested for 14 days

What It Is:A gentle daily 3-in-1 gel facial cleanser, with Golden Gentian extract, that cleanses, exfoliates pore-clogging debris and removes makeup for clear, refined, radiant skin.Skin Type:For all skin typesSkin Concern:Makeup removal, clogged pores and dead skin cellsWhat It Does:- Water-activates into a silky foam that gently removes makeup, pollutants and dead skin cells without disturbing the skin's moisture balance- Gently polishes away makeup, impurities and pollution- Leaves skin soft, smooth, hydrated and refined- Helps clear clogged pores and revive radianceKey Ingredients:- Gentle Complex with Golden Gentian and lemon balm extracts soothes and softens.- Kiwi extract energizes to boost skin's radiance.- Soapwort extract's gentle foam removes all traces of dirt and grime for a clean, balanced, clear complexion.- Moringa Seed extract purifies and refines while preserving skin's moisture balance.- Microbeads gently exfoliate and clear impurities for a fresh, clean complexion.How To Use It:- Apply a dime-size amount over damp face and neck and work into a lather. Avoid eye area.- Gently massage over skin using circular motions, moving outward from the center of your face.- Rinse with warm water and follow with the Clarins Toning Lotion for your skin type.Clinical Results:99% - Skin is clean and clear*98% - Skin is soft*98% - Exfoliating grains are soft**Based on consumer tests with 103 women after one use; tested for 14 days

What It Is:A gentle daily 3-in-1 gel facial cleanser, with Golden Gentian extract, that cleanses, exfoliates pore-clogging debris and removes makeup for clear, refined, radiant skin.Skin Type:For all skin typesSkin Concern:Makeup removal, clogged pores and dead skin cellsWhat It Does:- Water-activates into a silky foam that gently removes makeup, pollutants and dead skin cells without disturbing the skin's moisture balance- Gently polishes away makeup, impurities and pollution- Leaves skin soft, smooth, hydrated and refined- Helps clear clogged pores and revive radianceKey Ingredients:- Gentle Complex with Golden Gentian and lemon balm extracts soothes and softens.- Kiwi extract energizes to boost skin's radiance.- Soapwort extract's gentle foam removes all traces of dirt and grime for a clean, balanced, clear complexion.- Moringa Seed extract purifies and refines while preserving skin's moisture balance.- Microbeads gently exfoliate and clear impurities for a fresh, clean complexion.How To Use It:- Apply a dime-size amount over damp face and neck and work into a lather. Avoid eye area.- Gently massage over skin using circular motions, moving outward from the center of your face.- Rinse with warm water and follow with the Clarins Toning Lotion for your skin type.Clinical Results:99% - Skin is clean and clear*98% - Skin is soft*98% - Exfoliating grains are soft**Based on consumer tests with 103 women after one use; tested for 14 days

About The Brand With a mission to empower all women through fitness and beyond, Tamara Hill-Norton started Sweaty Betty in 1998. Designed for performance and style, Sweaty Betty believes in treating every day like it's made for moving-and always pushing to do better-whether it's in your workout or your life. By crafting clothes that are meant to last, and doing so from responsibly sourced materials and plastic bottles, Sweaty Betty helps you care for your body and the planet.

About The Brand With a mission to empower all women through fitness and beyond, Tamara Hill-Norton started Sweaty Betty in 1998. Designed for performance and style, Sweaty Betty believes in treating every day like it's made for moving-and always pushing to do better-whether it's in your workout or your life. By crafting clothes that are meant to last, and doing so from responsibly sourced materials and plastic bottles, Sweaty Betty helps you care for your body and the planet.

About The Brand With a mission to empower all women through fitness and beyond, Tamara Hill-Norton started Sweaty Betty in 1998. Designed for performance and style, Sweaty Betty believes in treating every day like it's made for moving-and always pushing to do better-whether it's in your workout or your life. By crafting clothes that are meant to last, and doing so from responsibly sourced materials and plastic bottles, Sweaty Betty helps you care for your body and the planet.

About The Brand With a mission to empower all women through fitness and beyond, Tamara Hill-Norton started Sweaty Betty in 1998. Designed for performance and style, Sweaty Betty believes in treating every day like it's made for moving-and always pushing to do better-whether it's in your workout or your life. By crafting clothes that are meant to last, and doing so from responsibly sourced materials and plastic bottles, Sweaty Betty helps you care for your body and the planet.

About The Brand With a mission to empower all women through fitness and beyond, Tamara Hill-Norton started Sweaty Betty in 1998. Designed for performance and style, Sweaty Betty believes in treating every day like it's made for moving-and always pushing to do better-whether it's in your workout or your life. By crafting clothes that are meant to last, and doing so from responsibly sourced materials and plastic bottles, Sweaty Betty helps you care for your body and the planet.

About The Brand With a mission to empower all women through fitness and beyond, Tamara Hill-Norton started Sweaty Betty in 1998. Designed for performance and style, Sweaty Betty believes in treating every day like it's made for moving-and always pushing to do better-whether it's in your workout or your life. By crafting clothes that are meant to last, and doing so from responsibly sourced materials and plastic bottles, Sweaty Betty helps you care for your body and the planet.

About The Brand With a mission to empower all women through fitness and beyond, Tamara Hill-Norton started Sweaty Betty in 1998. Designed for performance and style, Sweaty Betty believes in treating every day like it's made for moving-and always pushing to do better-whether it's in your workout or your life. By crafting clothes that are meant to last, and doing so from responsibly sourced materials and plastic bottles, Sweaty Betty helps you care for your body and the planet.

About The Brand With a mission to empower all women through fitness and beyond, Tamara Hill-Norton started Sweaty Betty in 1998. Designed for performance and style, Sweaty Betty believes in treating every day like it's made for moving-and always pushing to do better-whether it's in your workout or your life. By crafting clothes that are meant to last, and doing so from responsibly sourced materials and plastic bottles, Sweaty Betty helps you care for your body and the planet.