Pleasures

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From awesome
aromatherapy
to zany zoo escapades -
here's an
alphabetical look
at the joys of the season.

LINDA BACHRACK
Special to The Jewish News

is for Aromatherapy
Based on flowers distilled
into essential oils, aromather-
apy has been known since
the time of the ancient
Egyptians. More than
3,000 essential oils have
been identified and their
aromas have a powerful effect on
our minds and bodies.
Aromatherapy helps to balance
emotions and put us in touch
with all our senses. To stimulate
and uplift, try rose absolute or car-
damom; to energize, light a lemon
or sage-scented candle; to relax,
soak in a chamomile bath.
Bergamot is said to relieve depres-
sion, while sandalwood quells anx-

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1999

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iety. Patchouli seduces and lavender
calms. Aromas created by nature dur-
ing the summertime include verbena,
tea, patchouli, lotus flower, lavender,
jasmine, honey-
suckle, citron and
-bergamot. Bring
romantic summer
vacation memories
almost to within
reach while restor-
ing some harmony
and balance.

Eau de Toilette in
Tea fragrance,
L'Occitane, Somerset
Collection, Troy.

Black mesh
tankini by
Ann Cole at
Jacobsons.

is for Sikind
Take the plunge this sum-
mer in one of the new
two-piece swimsuit
shapes. String bikinis may
be great for adolescent
sunbathing,
but designers
had more
mature figures
in mind when
they intro-
duced the
tankini and
the bandeau
or halter top
with a high-
waisted brief.
The tankini
features a
tummy-hiding
tank top and a
bikini bottom.
Look for them
in sari pat-
terns, paisleys,
jungle prints
or utilitarian
khaki. Hip-
hugging belts
and boy-cut
bottoms also
are trendy this
summer. Find
the hottest suits at Polo Sport,
Neiman Marcus, J. Crew, Don
Thomas and Banana Republic.
Calvin Klein makes some of
the most flattering swimwear.