Sophia Lamar's Raw Jalapeno Diet

I had to corner Sophia Lamar at the Chris Benz show because she is the quintessential counter-culture fashionista. Lamar is quite a fixture of the downtown party set and I have seen her out and about, but have never had the opportunity to speak with her one-on-one, so what a treat this was. Her image is that of an uber-diva, but she is as sweet as sweet as can be. So what is Sophia's secret weapon for getting through it all? You are not going to believe this, but espresso and jalapenos! "I swear," she said, "I eat one or two jalapenos raw and they give me a lot energy. I have a lot hangovers so when I wake up I [eat jalapenos] and I sweat the alcohol and I'm ready again."

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