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Aug 01 2011 12:00 PM ET
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Para-Athlete Oscar Pistorius: The New Face of Thierry Mugler

Oscar PistoriusCourtesy Thierry Mugler

As a para-athlete, South Africa native Oscar Pistorius has faced many challenges in his life. Born with a congenital malformation, he had his legs amputated as a baby and learned to walk with prosthetic limbs. But the triple world-record holder was determined not to let his past get in the way of his dreams.

Now, Pistorius is expanding his triumphs as the new face of Thierry Mugler A*Men fragrance. “The story of A*Men is one of heroic fantasy,” the brand said in a statement. “It evokes inner strength, determination, power and charisma.” For Pistorius, being a part of the campaign was a natural choice. “I was really drawn in by what the A*Men brand entails and the way in which it talks about surpassing your boundaries and goals,” he tells PEOPLE. “I believe that you are not disabled by your disabilities, but abled by you abilities. I believe we all have barriers in life but that we have the ability to overcome them through a mindset of success and a will of perseverance.”
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Aug 01 2011 10:30 AM ET
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Gwyneth Paltrow Shares Her Beach Bag Essentials

Gwyneth Paltrow Summer Essentials
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Not only does Gwyneth Paltrow know how to turn heads in her itsy bitsy bikinis, but she’s a pro when it comes to knowing what to bring with her to the beach, too. The actress shares all of her summer favorites — a mix of old-school picks and new travel-ready finds — in her most recent GOOP newsletter.

From classically tailored shorts for men and women from Orlebar Brown (“They are both wearable for everyday and can just as easily be used as swimsuits,” she says), to versatile Turkish towels and sun-proof swimwear, she fills readers in on all of her warm-weather essentials.

As for summer beauty products, she’s all about miracle multi-tasking finds that can easily be packed in a beach tote or carry-on, like Adara, a travel-size pure organic coconut oil that works as a gentle makeup remover, moisturizer and hair conditioning treatment.
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Aug 01 2011 09:30 AM ET

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