Sunday, February 28, 2010
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Saturday, February 27, 2010
Cabin Fever
Friday, February 26, 2010
My Death by Detox
Natalie Svetlana Ast, 18, a journalism student and aspiring model died yesterday from drinking too much water. Ms. Ast died of water intoxication, at 11 p.m. last night after going on a detox diet.
Despite her young age, Ms. Ast was known in her community as a vibrant personality and an avid dancer and artist. She started ballet lessons at the age of four and grew into a multi-disciplinary dancer studying flamenco, tango and jazz. She was a Rising Star semi-finalist two years in a row and had the opportunity to dance at the Canadian National Exhibition. As an artist, Ms. Ast would paint and draw, influenced by her late grandfather who was a painter. She formed her high school’s art council and two of her original murals hang on the school walls.
She displayed a love of life and volunteered at many charities, such as the Santa Clause Parade and numerous animal charities. She wanted to develop her humanitarian efforts by being part of the Miss Universe Canada pageant. She was a GTA and Central Ontario finalist, and competed in a pageant in late November 2009 amongst 43 other girls.
Throughout her life, Ms. Ast grew up surrounded by animals. She cared for many pets, while also volunteering at shelters and animal hospitals. It was a dream of hers to own an alpaca farm, and her parents are converting their cottage in the Kawarthas into a hobby farm in memory of their daughter.
Ms. Ast loved to travel and experience different cultures, and aspired to become a fashion journalist. She was a first year journalism student at Ryerson University while juggling a modeling career and dance classes.
Ms. Ast’s funeral will take place on Friday Feb. 12, at York Cemetery. Since life was one huge party for her, an after party will take place in her honour at Wetbar on Richmond Street later that evening.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
My Little Pony meets Wicked
Monday, February 22, 2010
Dreaming of Bugatti
Saturday, February 20, 2010
IKEA
Friday, February 19, 2010
Who & What's HOT @ the Olympics so far...
The Virtues of a nice Bubblebath...
The bubbles fill the tub with sudzy aromas of lavender. You sink in, and all your troubles melt away. This is an ideal way for me to end my day, and although the childish bubblebath rarely occurs in our adult lives, I believe it's time to re-imbrace it into our everyday routine.
In MTV's groundbreaking television show, Jersey Shore, Snooki decides to take a bubble bath...Hilarity ensues and champagne is involved, but Snooki seems to be enjoying herself (was a shower head involved?...that we will never know). It may look fun to empty out half a bottle of bubble bath into a jacuzzi tub (which amplifies bubble production) and then have your own foam party, but having to fight with bubbles isn't exactly relaxing. I reccommend adding 2-3 capfuls or a couple pumps of bubble bath as soon as you first turn on the tap. That way the bubbles have time to grow but won't suffocate you.As far as my personal picks for the best bubble bath, nothing can parrallel Vitabath. The instant you throw it into running water, bubbles begin to form and you are immediately being relaxed by the aromatherapy... did I mention that the green one (my scent of choice) turns the water a bit green? Sounds gross but you are truly indulging in the spa experience in your own home.
Lush carries a wide variety of bubble-bath magic. I got the 'sex bomb' bath bomb (pictured above) for my birthday... and besides its suggestive look, the bomb fizzed and filled my bathroom with a sweet smell. I wasn't crazy about the smell (I prefer more organic smells like green tea or lavender) but it was definitely a treat. I used the sparkly bath bomb once, and I tell you that it should only be used if you want to have a layer of tacky sparkles all over your body and tub. Cleaning my bathtub was a bitch. I had sparkles everywhere... next time, I'm using it at a hotel. (I feel bad for the maids though!)
There are many nay-sayers out there when it comes to baths. People think it takes too much time, or it painfully reminds them of their childhood. They clearly don't know how to unwind... Baths are not only good for relieving cramped or pulled muscles, they save the environment too. A 20 minute shower uses around 40 gallons of water, while a bath uses around 20-30. In our stressful lives, it's good to take 20 minutes out of our day to alleviate stress. I don't recall ever having a "relaxing" shower. I'm usually frantically trying to wash my hair before the cold water comes pouring out, making me scream in shock.
This is my dream tub... too bad it costs a fortune!
Bring on the rubber duckies! Bathtime is even more fun with someone... or with something waterproof...
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Hit the G-Spot... or scroll through it
The mouse (obviously) resembles a vadge. Brought to you by Andy Kurovets, it is definitely a statement on your desktop. (Imagine the reaction of your coworkers!) The "special button" in the centre ;) shortcuts you to your favourite webpage or program. I can't decide if the computer mouse is clever or trying too hard. I recommend this product for men, you might as well learn some valuable interpersonal skills while playing Warcraft.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Vienna waits for you...
If a man doesn't do a quadruple jump, then he is not a man
A wise man by the name of Evgeni Plushenko once said, "If a man doesn't do a quadruple jump, then he is not a man." Kind of ironic, coming from a man clad in a unitard adorned with rhinestones.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
How to Survive a Cold...
Sunday, February 14, 2010
I hope you don't mind that I put down in words...how wonderful life is while LOVE is in the world.
Happy Valentine's Day! Since today is dedicated to celebrating love, here are some of my favourite quotes that promote this approach to life.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Love, Lust and LINGERIE
Thursday, February 11, 2010
We're going places, they never dreamed of...Oh
RIP Alexander McQueen
Rykiel pour H&M
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Thoughts on Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day. Those two words, and their meaning can incite fear, anxiety and panic into some people. To others, the words bring back recollections of fond, fuzzy memories (mostly mushy).