Creative FashionDirector/Editor in Chief of Maxine Digital Magazine
Tokyo, Japan
Joined June 2012
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Maxine Van-Cliffe retweeted
I love this photo of Prince William taken today on The Mall outside of Buckingham Palace. HRH is so at ease with people and boring out with the public, but this is part of a much more clever game. He is showing just how deranged the former spare and mare are.
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Elizabeth Taylor receiving a Cartier diamond and ruby suite, from husband Mike Todd in 1957. “We had rented a villa near St.-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, about three months into our marriage. I was in the pool, swimming laps, and Mike came outside to keep me company” she recalled. “I got out of the pool and put my arms around him. He was holding a red leather box, and inside was a ruby necklace. It was like the sun, lit up and made of red fire. First, Mike put it round my neck and smiled. Then he bent down and put matching earrings on me. Next came the bracelet. Since there was no mirror around, I had to look into the water. The jewelry was so glorious, ripping red on blue like a painting. I just shrieked with joy, put my arms around Mike’s neck, and pulled him into the pool after me. It was a perfect summer day and a day of perfect love.”
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The famous crane shot in Alfred Hitchcock’s “Notorious” (1946). The shot starts high above a crowded ballroom and descends to a tight close-up of a tiny cellar key clutched in Ingrid Bergman’s hand. Hitchcock told Francois Truffaut that he employed macro-to-micro transition; the camera moves from a wide view of the party, representing the oblivious, unknowing world surrounding Bergman, to her tightly clenched fingers. It was done using an elevator crane and a manual focus pull to track the action smoothly across the descent, and remains as arresting now as it was then.
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Madonna at 68 does not look ageless. She looks worked on.
That is Megyn Kelly’s point, and she is not against a facelift. She said she may get one. The problem is the nonstop version. Tight skin, heavy lips, filler that adds weight. You do not say she cannot be 68. You say she is 68 and the procedures are the story.
She put Michelle Pfeiffer, Sharon Stone, and Angela Bassett beside it. Same age. A few lines. Still themselves.
Not a ban on surgery. A plea for an off switch. Eternal youth is a bad quest if you stop looking like you.
Maxine Van-Cliffe retweeted
STRAVAGANZA SICILIANA
In the #DGSS27 Women’s Fashion Show, the family archive comes to life. Crochet, intricate #DGFattoAMano artistry and inherited pieces carry the memory of tradition into the present, reinterpreted through instinct and individuality. Stravaganza Siciliana transforms what is passed down into something uniquely personal.
Rewatch the show at bit.ly/DG_SS27WomenShow
#DolceGabbana #MadeInItaly
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I love the slash of red in this gold Balmain evening gown, photographed for Vogue in 1954.
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Marjoram tea isn't just a folk remedy — it has real clinical data behind it now.
In a randomized, placebo-controlled pilot study, women with PCOS who drank marjoram tea twice daily saw meaningful improvements in insulin sensitivity and reductions in DHEA-S, an adrenal androgen that runs high in PCOS.
A 2025 study went further, using serum metabolomics and molecular docking to map exactly how marjoram's compounds — particularly apigenin and oleic acid — interact with the hormonal and metabolic pathways disrupted in PCOS. Researchers found measurable improvements in oxidative stress markers, hormone levels, and ovarian tissue health.
It's not a replacement for a broader treatment plan, but it's a legitimate complementary option — not just folk wisdom.
I broke down this study plus 10 other research-backed marjoram benefits (blood pressure, pain relief, memory, antimicrobial effects) here →thehealthyrd.com/11-marjoram…
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The Odyssey smashes £800m at box office as Christopher Nolan epic breaks director's all-time record
gbnews.com/celebrity/christo…
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BREAKING: Keir Starmer cries as he resigns as UK Prime Minister. Sad end to a dismal tenure. Never seen such a big election win end in such abject failure so fast. Bottom line: he wanted power but didn’t know how to lead the country.
He was the ultimate man without a plan.
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We couldn’t be more proud to introduce The Earthshot Prize 2025 Finalists.
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Maxine Van-Cliffe retweeted
7) HIIT is the best form of exercise:
Why?
- Releases human growth hormone (active for 24hrs)
- Can be done in just 15 min
- Strengthens the heart
PS: Don't forget to do it on an empty stomach!
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6) Remove glucose to remove cancer cells:
Barbara says cancer cells consume 15x the amount of glucose compared to normal cells.
Here's why removing it works:
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4) Stop putting nylon/polyester on your feet:
Your feet are the largest pours on your body and when you sweat, they will absorb the chemicals.
Barbara suggests natural fibers like cotton and leather.
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3) Spend more time in the sun:
Her only rules? No more than 15 minutes at a time and absolutely no sunscreen.
Here's why "the doctor in the sky" is so powerful:
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If you hate working out on an empty stomach, try BCAAs.
It's the best way to provide your body with energy during exercise, especially when glycogen stores are low.
These have all 9 essential amino acids, no calories, no fillers, and no bloating:
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Barbara follows a low-carb, plant based diet.
Her typical breakfast is:
Cherries and peaches dipped in chia seed, almonds, sour dough bread, olive oil, avocado, cayenne pepper, black beans.
She explains the dangers of a high-carb diet:
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Meet the 71-year-old woman who can cure any disease:
Barbara O'Neill.
She’s the world's #1 holistic doctor.
Here are her 7 controversial rules for superior health & longevity:
1) Carbs make you fat, not fats:
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I hope you've enjoyed this thread.
(And maybe even learned something)
If you did, consider reposting it to share with friends:
Meet the 71-year-old woman who can cure any disease:
Barbara O'Neill.
She’s the world's #1 holistic doctor.
Here are her 7 controversial rules for superior health & longevity:
1) Carbs make you fat, not fats:
Maxine Van-Cliffe retweeted
Stella McCartney’s faux corporate show set-up, complete with personalized office badges and sticky notes (and the most uncomfortable office chairs I have ever sat in).
