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  • M∙A∙C & MARCEL WANDERS

    23-Nov-10 11:28 | Jessica Green (administrator)
    “If I have a basic motivation, it’s to inspire people to make their life a Masterpiece!” Is that not what they do every day at M∙A∙C?

    So it is that the Dutch industrial designer – known for everything from his “Happy Hour” Chandelier to his futuresonic way with old Delft porcelain, and for co-founding now-iconic design collective Droog AND the amusing, classicism-meets-futurism objects of his own group, Moooi (from the Dutch word for “beauty,” but with an extra “o” for extra-beautiful!) – wandered HERE…It had to be!

    M∙A∙C partners with Marcel Wanders – his first foray into the world of cosmetics – and design sophisticates (and people with innate and irreverent tastes) will be bonkers for these limited-edition Lipstick, Lip Gloss, Sheer Mystery Powder, Air of Style Scent Concentrate, and his signature brush and clutch creations, not least of all for their arresting packaging – fine collectors’ items all! But also for the rich palette, inspired by 17th-century Flemish painting, and particularly, Vermeer – “The Girl With a Pearl Earring” – and the idea of an artist painting a portrait, and falling in love.

    “Always, with a sense of love in the product…” he says. Marcel speaks the M∙A∙C language.
     
    M∙A∙C & MARCEL WANDERS on counter starting November 24, 2010 until December 26, 2010
     
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  • CUT THE CLUTTER!

    14-Sep-10 11:06 | Jessica Green (administrator)
    We’ve all been that woman -  head buried in her purse, frantically plumbing its depths for that ringing cell phone, the misplaced wallet or the cap to her favorite lipstick. Cutting the stress of a messy bag doesn’t mean cutting down on essentials. My Tagalong’s Purse Organizer is the stylish option that puts everything in its place.
     
    Designed to fit in just about any bag, the satin purse organizer features 16 perfect pockets that hold everything from receipts and wallets to lash-lengthening mascara and sunglasses. Its structured design and metal handles make transferring your essentials a snap. No need to rely on the same bag day in and day out. The purse organizer moves easily from one bag to another, letting you switch styles without anything ever getting left behind again.  From evening bags to about-town bags, the eye-catching collection blends sexiness with sensibility, featuring an array of colors and prints including basic black, gold and leopard print as well as a jewel-tones such as aqua, garnet and ruby.

    My Tagalongs Satin Purse Organizer retails for $28 for small bags and $30 for larger bags and is available on www.mytagalongs.com
     
    The Satin Purse Organizer is the latest edition to the My Tagalongs My Purse Organizer collection. A 12-pocket, drawstring, washable nylon version is also available at www.mytagalongs.com. The Nylon Purse Organizer is available in a variety of pretty patterns and colors including hot pink, blue and brown floral and a zebra stripe. It retails for $18 for small bags and $20 for larger bags.
     
     
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  • THE FACELIFT OF THE FUTURE – Stem Cells in Facial Rejuvenation

    10-Sep-10 05:00 | Jessica Green (administrator)
    The facelift is still the gold standard of facial rejuvenation. It is perceived as one of the key procedures that evolves over the span of a surgeon’s career, as he or she develops a better understanding of what constitutes a youthful face and gains confidence and experience. Eventually, the surgeon will come to add his or her personal signature to conventional methods. Dr. Sam Rizk’s, M.D., F.A.C.S.  foremost goals are a natural and long-lasting result and a rapid recovery.

    Consumers seeking to regain the plump, smooth skin of their youth are attracted to the newest generation of facelift procedures, called the Stem Cell Facelift.  When used in conjunction with Dr. Rizk’s 3D high-definition technology, the result is a youthful glowing face with appropriate definition coupled with rapid recovery. His variation of a Stem Cell Facelift offers a novel approach to facial rejuvenation. It manifests as a two-part procedure: a modified deep plane facelift using 3D telescopic technology, plus fat grafting. The patient’s own fat is harvested from donor areas such as the hips, abdomen, or thighs, and then injected into facial areas that need extra volume or fullness. This technique allows Dr. Rizk to address the two main conditions associated with facial aging: sagging neck and jowls (facelift) plus volume loss to fill out fat-depleted areas (cell enhanced fat transfer).

    Dr. Rizk believes using the patient’s own fat is superior to using synthetic or commercially available dermal fillers because it has the potential to last longer. In many cases, 50 percent of the grafted fat can last five years or longer. Because it is the patient’s own tissue, there is no risk of reaction or rejection, and most patients have an adequate supply of fat to obtain the grafts from. There is also substantial evidence that fat contains adult stem cells which may enhance its ability to rejuvenate the quality and texture of the skin and promote healing.  The use of stem cells from fat is currently being investigated around the world for the treatment of many conditions including cardiovascular disease, soft tissue defects, and wound healing.

    Combining surgery with fat transfer delivers the dual benefit of volumization, plus the additional possibility of enhanced collagen production.  The methods used for harvesting the fat as well as processing have never been standardized among practitioners.  Dr. Rizk has recently begun to utilize PureGraft 250 from Cytori Therapeutics, San Diego, California.  The PureGraft fat grafting system is the only FDA approved device in the U.S. that was designed for removing and preparing a patient’s own fat for re-injection. Up until now, fat grafting methods and results varied widely among practitioners. Common complications have included skin irregularities, contour defects, prolonged bruising and swelling, as well as inconsistent outcomes and duration of results.  PureGraft has proven beneficial to standardize the process of rapid fat transfer by delivering more predictable outcomes and accuracy. PureGraft allows me to clean the patient’s fat quickly, filter out blood and other unwanted debris, leaving it sterile and pure.

    Learn more about facelifts at www.faceliftonline.com

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  • Smelly Towels? Smelly Washer? Natural, Non-Toxic Cleaner Removes Mold & Mildew Smells From Fabrics AND Wash Machines

    07-Sep-10 11:36 | Jessica Green (administrator)
    It's a problem that happens in homes across the nation. Towels, clothes and other fabrics can often harbor a serious stench of mold, mildew and fungus that won't go away no matter how many times they get washed. Now a new product called Smelly Towel Cleaner can remove those odors from fabrics, all in a non-toxic, environmentally friendly manner.  Just a half-teaspoon of Smelly Towel with detergent as a booster will not only remove foul odors, it can also enhance colors and keep towels and clothing looking like new.

    Invented by a veteran residential appliance repairman, the company's original product, Smelly Washer Cleaner, attacks the moldy wash machine itself, oftentimes the cause of the problem. The washing machine can harbor more fungus than any other place in the home. Fungus spores often collect on residue left behind from detergents and fabric softeners and result in a mildew-like smell.  One tablespoon of Smelly Washer powder added to a hot cycle can bring a washer back to a healthy state.

    Medical experts agree that many fungi and molds can cause serious health problems and should be kept away from sensitive people, the elderly and children. Both Smelly Washer and Smelly Washer will easily remove odor-causing fungus and mold buildup without using harsh chemicals.

    Smelly Towel & Smelly Washer sell for $16.99 per 12 ounce at www.smellywasher.com. They're also available nationally at stores such as Ace Hardware; Hardware Hank; Do It Best; and many other retailers.

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  • City and Colour, Stars, Gord Downie to headline three-day Festival Music House at Toronto International Film Festival

    06-Sep-10 11:24 | Jessica Green (administrator)
    Festival Music House, the official three-day musical component of the Toronto International Film Festival, will take place at The Roosevelt Room on Monday, September 13, Tuesday, September 14 and Wednesday, September 15, during the height of the Festival.
     
    Headlining the three-night gala will be Montreal indie pop trailblazers Stars (September 13), Juno Award-winning and Platinum-selling singer-songwriter City And Colour (September 14) and The Tragically Hip front man and folk-rock legend Gord Downie (September 15).
     
    Produced in conjunction with Arts & Crafts Productions, the exclusive, by-invitation-only event will feature an impressive array of Canadian musical talent, performing privately for Festival delegates, producers, directors, writers, actors and music supervisors in an extremely intimate setting.
     
    Festival Music House promises to engage and entertain attendees, all the while honouring the nation’s diverse and sublimely gifted musical landscape. In its inaugural year, Festival Music House received more than 400 artist submissions, with the final lineups carefully selected by a panel of artists and industry insiders.
     
    Additional musical highlights will include performances from Newmarket, Ontario indie “it kids” Tokyo Police Club, Toronto rock gods Zeus, Montreal-born piano genius Chilly Gonzales and up-and-coming Vancouver outfit The Racoons.

    Doors open at 8 p.m., and the first band plays at 8:30 p.m. each evening.
     
    The promise of each Festival Music House showcase is to play gracious host to film and television industry elite, who will be simultaneously immersed in world-class musicianship and a level of luxury that’s become synonymous with the Toronto International Film Festival.
     
    September 13
    Stars
    Basia Bulat
    Coeur de Pirate
    Chilly Gonzales
    Royal Wood

    September 14
    City and Colour
    Tokyo Police Club
    Hawksley Workman
    Creature
    The Racoons

    September 15
    Gord Downie
    Zeus
    Beast
    Born Ruffians
    Diamond Rings
     
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  • Save the date!

    03-Sep-10 11:03 | Jessica Green (administrator)
    WHEN: On October 6, 2010, join us at 6 PM for a social media seminar.

    WHO: An esteemed panel of social media experts from the fashion, design and beauty industries.

    WHAT: The panel     will share their experiences, tips and tricks, and how they're using social media to maximize the success of their businesses.

    Come learn about the tools and best practices specific to our industry and start getting the buzz going!

    Don't forget to join us on Facebook and Twitter.
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  • Lancôme invents RÉNERGIE LIFT VOLUMETRY

    31-Aug-10 14:47 | Jessica Green (administrator)
    The new RENERGIE LIFT VOLUMETRY range introduces 2-day creams (to be used on the face and neck. These exceptional products have been developed thanks to the unique expertise of Lancôme’s formulation experts, perfecting textures at a molecular level in order to reconcile the irreconcilable: an intense lifting action in textures that ensures day-long comfort.
     
    RENERGIE LIFT VOLUMETRY is available in two unique textures: both rich and velvety, they are extremely easy to apply, delivering a fresh and gentle finish and allowing skin to feel instantly soothed, with renewed substance. For the ultimate refinement, “velvet” agents ensure a powder-soft touch.
     
    RÉNERGIE LIFT VOLUMETRY
    Volumetric Lifting and Shaping Cream
    Firming – Anti-wrinkle
     
    Rénergie Lift Volumetry will be available as of September 1st 2010 at Lancome.ca and all Lancôme counters. $110 /50 ml.
     
     
    RÉNERGIE LIFT VOLUMETRY EYE
    Volumetric Lifting and Shaping Eye Cream
    Firming – Anti-wrinkle
     
    Rénergie Lift Volumetry Eye will be available as of September 1st 2010 at Lancome.ca and all Lancôme counters. $80 /50 ml.

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  • What do false teeth, a disco ball, and cigarette butts have in common?

    27-Aug-10 14:39 | Jessica Green (administrator)
    They are all items recovered from along Canada’s shorelines during the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup!
     
    With more than 750 cleanup sites registered across Canada, it is not too late to register for the 17th annual Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup as a Site Coordinator or Cleanup Participant. Most shoreline litter originates from land and land-based activities, so by stepping up and signing up, we are all taking action to stop one of the most widespread pollution problems endangering our oceans and waterways. Plus, what peculiar item do you think you’ll find along your shoreline?
     
    For more information on the program, check out shorelinecleanup.ca or call 1-877-427-2422.
     
    About the Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup
    The Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup is a Vancouver Aquarium conservation in action program that began in 1994 with a handful of Vancouver Aquarium employees who wanted to participate in the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup. 
     
    In 2009, nearly 57,000 Canadians registered to cleanup 1,568 sites across Canada. Over 160,900 kg of litter was removed from a cumulative distance of 2,500 km of shoreline, which is equivalent to the approximate driving distance from Vancouver to the Manitoba/Ontario border. 
     
    Some of the more unusual items found in the past include a message in a bottle (the message said, “Please don’t litter”), false teeth, a living room set, a canoe made out of duct tape, wedding dress, disco ball, a hotel safe, a toboggan, a mini trampoline and a clothesline complete with poles and pins.

    Now in its 17th year, this year’s Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup takes place from September 18–26, 2010. For more information or to register please visit shorelinecleanup.ca
     
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  • Wild for blueberries!

    12-Aug-10 17:34 | Jessica Green (administrator)
    Celebrate wild blueberry month at the Evergreen Brick Works Wild Blueberry Festival Sponsored by the Wild Blueberry Association of North America: A fun and delicious way to celebrate our favourite berry.
     
    Featuring:  wild blueberry pizza baking activity for kids, Slow Food bake sale, wild blueberry sampling, Southbrook Wines fruit wine tasting, blueberry pie contest with celebrity judges and fabulous prizes, live bluegrass band and live graffiti painting by ‘Under the Radar’
     
    Enjoy dishes made with wild blueberries provided by the Wild Blueberry Association of North America and prepared by Toronto’s top chefs including Chris McDonald (Cava, XOCOCAVA), Brad Long (Food Network’s Restaurant Makeover), Anthony Rose (The Drake Hotel), Martin Couprie (Pangaea), Buddha Dog and others.
     
    WHEN: Sunday August 15th from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

    WHERE: Evergreen Brick Works at 550 Bayview Avenue, Toronto

    Parking on-site is extremely limited due to construction. For information on free shuttle bus service, visit http://ebw.evergreen.ca/visit/

    For more information on the Wild Blueberry Association of North America and wild blueberries, visit www.wildblueberries.com

     
     
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  • Girlfriends Getaway Weekend in the beautiful town of Huntsville

    09-Aug-10 11:58 | Jessica Green (administrator)
    A gal pal escape and a amazing weekend of rejuvenation, relaxation, bonding and letting loose.
     
    Girlfriends Getaway Weekend 2010 is an event designed for the modern busy women to give them a chance to get back to taking the time for themselves and doing the things they love.  This year’s 4th annual Girlfriends’ Getaway Weekend is boasting with Sponsor and Vendor opportunities. The weekend has lots to offer which you can be part of:
     
    The “Pretty in Pink” Opening Reception will kick off the weekend in style on the Friday Night, a cocktail opening reception featuring the Beautiful You Show, fashion show, cocktails and tapas, Live Entertainment and more!
     
    The Beautifully You Show is a wellness marketplace offering fun and interactive booths such as health and nutrition information, makeup sampling, clothing and jewelry designers. The girls get to experience new trends in beauty and enjoy advice from experts. The Beautiful You Show will be held during the opening Pretty in Pink reception and the Pre-Concert Cocktails.
     
    In Town Shopping Special, Workshops and Spotlight Series
    On the Saturday during the day, the Town of Huntsville will open their doors with shopping specials, workshops and 20  minute spotlight series. Workshops will include Cleansing Safely, Dance Grooves, Yoga Workshops and more. Retailers will participate in 20 minute mini workshops ‘Spotlight Series’ with make-up demos, hair trends, food and nutrition tips and more.
     
    Kathleen Edwards Concert
    The Good Lovelies will start off the evening with an opening performance followed by well know artist Kathleen Edwards.

    “Let’s Get Wild After Party”,
    Following the concert, the girls will let there hair down during the “Let’s Get Wild” After party featuring line dancing, live DJ, entertainment & more.
     
    Don’t miss out and get involved in this exciting event!
     
    Girlfriends Getaway Weekend is hosted by The Town of Huntsville and produced by Paradigm Events in Muskoka.
     
    CONTACT US
    Paradigm Events in Muskoka
     
    Michelle Planche, CMP
    President & Producer
     michelle@paradigmevents.com
    416-760-0360
    1-877-760-0360
    Muskoka@paradigmevents.com
    www.eventsinmuskoka.com
     

     
     
     
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