Remark Magazine Sept/Oct 2014

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A LAZY GIRL’S GUIDE TO THE KAMA SUTRA THE POWER OF RED NAILS

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EXERCISES FOR THE ULTIMATE BODY

ADD SOME ACTION TO YOUR DAILY ROUTINE FOR BETTER HEALTH

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16 A DRAMATIC SUITOR 26 BEAUTY MARK 28 REGAL GEMS 102 THE POWER OF RED NAILS 104 THE PERFECT POUT LEISURE

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14 BOOK-MARK 22 BEHIND THE LENS: WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY 36 QUICK & DIRTY UPHOLSTRY DIY 66 ENHANCE YOUR SMILE 86 BE TRUE, TO YOU 88 CELEBRITY SPOTLIGHT: RICHARD GUNN 124 MODERN DAY JETIQUETT FOOD 56 DRINKS 82 FETA FRITES 84 ZUCCHINI, PARMESAN AND POPPY SEED FRITES

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40 SIMPLY, DENIM 46 MONOCHROMATIC MAGIC

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52 INTER GALACTIC 60 THE SEDUCTIVE SOUL 68 DE-COATED 76 RAVEN 106 SINCE YOU LEFT ME 114 SAVED BY THE BELLES TRAVEL 10 COBBLE BEACH GOLF RESORT AND SPA HEALTH 92 5 EXERCISES FOR THE ULTIMATE BODY 96 5 SIMPLE WAYS TO ADD SOME ACTION 100 A LAZY GIRL’S GUIDE TO THE KAMA SUTRA

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SEPTEMBER & OCTOBER 2014

a letter from the editor

EDITOR IN CHIEF: KRISTIE STOODLEY DIGITAL EDITOR IN CHIEF ONLINE: SHADI BAS

It’s that time of the year where summer is winding down and

COPY WRITERS: JOANNA NICOL RAVNEET TAKHAR LISA MACDONALD JORDAN CUMBERLAND

we transition into fall as the weather gets a tad cooler. The leaves are starting to change and so should your wardrobe and beauty regime. Put your feet up, relax and enjoy with our latest issue as we bring you a wide range of fashion

CREATIVE DIRECTOR: CARMINE NAPOLITANO

stories to help you with your own transition and your

CONTRIBUTORS WRITERS: CLARE BOWIE LISA MACDONALD TIFFANY PRATT DR. GARY GLASSMAN MARIO RIGBY SHADI BAS DR. ALEXANDER YU YAEL GOTTESMAN DR. JESSICA KULAK DELIA LUPAN EMILY KLINE LAUREN “PANTS” PANTOLIANO

changing wardrobe.

From coats galore to mouth-watering food, drink recipes to even a DIY project, we have a variety of topics in this issue to spark anyone’s fancy. Discover some new bed moves with our latest sex article, get to know the rugged Richard Gunn, and discover the power of red nails.

We want to thank all the contributors in this issue for helping us make this issue special. Without you we could not

PHOTOGRAPHERS: MICHAEL KAI YOUNG DALTON LOUIS TONI MARIE FOX HARVARD DIANA RAGLAND KENDRA STORM RAE JEFF KENNETH LEE ANDY LEE KELSEY GOODWIN HUDSON TAYLOR ADAMO DE PAX

have done it. We are grateful for all your talent, hard work, and support. To our readers, thank you again for enjoying us and spreading the word. We strive to be better each issue because of you, and we are thankful for all the support.

Remember to always be you and always be REMARKable!

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COVER CREDITS: PHOTOGRAPHER: HUDSON TAYLOR MAKEUP: LEIBI CARIAS USING MAC COSMETICS HAIR: VERONICA NUNEZ USING UNITE STYLIST: ALEXANDER SHERA MODEL: TAYLOR MCCLURE @ONE MANAGEMENT NYC CLOTHING: JUMPER: THE RUBY FASHION SHOES-ZARA

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TRAVEL

THE COBBLE BEACH GOLF RESORT AND SPA

BY LISA MACDONALD

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TRAVEL

W

e all know that Georgian Bay, located on Lake Huron in Northern Ontario is breathtakingly beautiful.

But did you know that it’s fabulous? Like, round up your girlfriends for a weekend away fabulous? Did you know it’s romantic? Like, take a few days off work and plan a short get away with your significant other romantic?

Did you know that it is home to a world class golf course and spa? Like, grab another couple and head up north for the ultimate play and relax getaway? Did you know that it’s a foodie destination? Like, drop what you’re doing right now and make a reservation before everyone else finds out about it type of dining?

I didn’t. Not until I experienced the Cobble Beach Golf Resort and Spa about 20 minutes North of Owen Sound, Ontario. About two hours north of where we live in Toronto, I made the trip a family affair, bringing up my fiancée, mum and dad. That’s one of the great things about this destination – there’s something for everyone. It’s perfect for a girls weekend, a boys weekend, a mixed doubles weekend and even for a cross generational weekend.

I assumed that the surroundings would be breathtaking, but didn’t expect for the inn itself to rival the beauty of nature. Built in 2006, the accommodations are pristine and elegantly luxurious. While there are a few cottages available for your enjoyment, the rooms at the inn are only a few steps away from both the relaxing spa, offering a full range of services from nail treatments to facials and massages, and the first class Sweetwater restaurant.

What truly sets Coble Beach apart from everywhere else is the dinning. Surrounded by panoramic views of the bay on all sides, the restaurant offers up supremely decadent and delicious food created by Chef Tim Johnston. Of special note, is the scrumptious Lobster Mac n’ Cheese and the House Smoked Salmon with Quinoa and Sesame Yogurt.

The Sweetwater restaurant balances the line perfectly between traditional and innovative cuisine; something that is comforting, but with

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TRAVEL a twist. My party and I were lucky enough to partake in one of Chef Johnston’s tasting menus and wine pairings. Across the board, from the tantalizing wild mushroom croquette appetizers, to the perfectly seasoned pheasant terrine, right down to the sous-vide Angus Strip Loin Steak, everything was perfectly executed, and for lack of a better word, thoroughly yummy!

Operations Manager Greg Gutowski expertly paired every wine,

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which took us around the world, from California, to Tuscany and back to Ontario. The whole experience was indulgent, decadent and worth every calorie!

The surprises continued to present themselves throughout our trip to Georgian Bay. Not being familiar with many Ontario Vineyards outside of Niagara, Coffin Ridge Winery was a most

welcome surprise. The vineyard takes its name from the hills it is nestled into, which legend has it, is haunted by the ghosts of stranded British sailors who succumbed to our Canadian winters and were never given a proper burial. The vineyard has paid homage to its colourfully macabre past by naming some of its tastiest offerings “Into the Light White”, “Back from the Dead Red” and “Resurrection Rosé”. Coffin Ridge does have offering in the LCBO and I would highly encourage you to pick up a bottle.

Not being a golfer myself, I figured the perfect companion on this trip would be my father, an avid and skilled golfer who has teed off all over the world and has played alongside the likes of the “Great White Shark” himself, Greg Norman. While I could

easily assess the beauty of the course, which was vibrant and pristinely maintained, even after the harshest of winters we just experienced, I left it up to the well-seasoned golfer to evaluate the actual course itself. According to my father, “One of the Top five courses I have ever played.”

The Cobble Beach Golf Resort and Spa is like a unicorn in the mist – it’s so well rounded, offering something for everyone, that you assume it must just be a figment of your imagination. But alas, this place does exist. Bring your appetite, your golf bag and your spa shoes and head up north to Cobble Beach – you won’t be disappointed!

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LEISURE BOOKMARK

THE BRIDESMAIDS

BY EIMEAR LYNCH REVIEWED BY LISA MACDONALD

Most of us have been there. Some of us have been luckier than others. Some of us have found that the experience brought us closer together. For some of us, it pushed our friendship past the limit and there was no going back. Being a bridesmaid, depending on the person, can either be a huge honour or a monumental pain-in-theass. In her most recent work “The Bridesmaids”, Eimear Lynch chronicles the tales of almost 60 different real-life bridesmaids, and their stories are all over the spectrum.

In the chronicle told in the chapter titled “The Muse”, the experience of the bridesmaid was inspiring, almost magical.

These two particular grooms asked their wedding party, all strong women who inspired them to be better men, not to be bridesmaids, but “muses”. Each woman walked down the aisle to “Feeling Good” by Nina Simone and the grooms went out of their way to make sure the women knew how important they were in their lives. The experience left the bridesmaid feeling truly honoured and special.

Conversely, the experience detailed in the chapter “The Almost Bridesmaid” is truly the things that movies are made of. The bride was so demanding and unreasonable that the woman who shared her story actually ended up being kicked out of the wedding party and her whole family was disinvited to the wedding.

Lynch does a great job of covering every angle of the experience and there truly are some gems along the way, whether they be moving, horrifying or hilarious. Almost every woman can relate to these stores in some shape, way or form and it’s a riot to read the various chapters and know that someone else out there has gone through what we’ve been through or maybe even worse!

“The Bridesmaids” is a simple and easy read. It will definitely make you wonder about what kind of bride you were or might be!

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A DRAMATIC SUITOR PHOTOGRAPHY BY MICHAEL KAI YOUNG

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REAL EXPERIENCE, REAL PEOPLE

BEHIND THE LENS:

WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY WITH

KELSEY GOODWIN

BY EMILY KLINE PHOTOGRAPHY BY KELSEY GOODWIN

Capturing the moments of the union between two people in love is an important aspect of any wedding. Photographing these highlights of their special day allow people to look back and reminisce on one of the most special days of their lives. Hiring a photographer is stressful. Determining if their style is right for you is tricky, and for the price you will be paying, you want to make sure you get the right professional for the job.

Kelsey Goodwin has a talent for capturing the moments in life we want to remember. Below Kelsey explains how her obsession with photography started, what you need to know when hiring a photographer for your wedding day, and dishes on some behind the scene stories.

TELL US A BIT ABOUT WHO KELSEY GOODWIN IS? I was conceived in an airplane washroom over Reno Nevada. Don’t ask me how I know that and feel free not to share it. I really enjoy the scents of vanilla, leather and chlorine (but not all together) and I’m not truly happy with myself unless I’m productive. I love science fiction movies, random facts, audiobooks and slippers (the only thing stopping me from bringing them to friends’ houses is social deviance).

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HOW DID YOUR ADDICTION TO PHOTOGRAPHY START? When I was 16, my mom bought me a photo shoot with a local photographer.

I had always been very interested in photography; I took photos obsessively and had many scrapbooks and journals. During the photo shoot, I asked the photographer about his equipment and history, so he offered me an after school assisting position. I learned how to compose images and manipulate them in photoshop. I was hooked from then on. I remember looking at wedding photographers’ websites and just knowing that one day I would be doing that.

WHAT MADE YOU DECIDE TO GET INTO WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHY? As a hopeless romantic, it was my immediate choice. I love Taylor Swift songs and cheesy romance novels. I love bringing a fashion editorial approach to my portraits, but a photojournalism approach on the wedding day is super important because it’s a raw capture of the emotions that surround a wedding celebration.

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WHAT IS YOUR FAVOURITE THING ABOUT SHOOTING WEDDINGS? They remind me that the world is full of beauty and love. One of my favourite moments to photograph in particular is something I figured out after shooting so many; when the witnesses are signing, the bride and groom always have a moment. It’s the first official moment after they are husband and wife and the look they share says it all.

YOUR LEAST FAVOURITE THING?

It’s also helpful to be in two places at once - I usually have my second shooter photograph the guys getting ready while I’m with the girls in the morning. Afterwards, we sync our time stamps up so that when we deliver the photos, the couple gets to see the moments in chronological and simultaneous order. As a bride, it’s really cool to see that in the moment when your mom’s eyes welled up when she saw you in your dress, your groom was doing his tie, looking at his reflection with an anticipated expression.

day well spent!

WHAT ARE NORMAL PRICES FOR WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHERS? ARE THERE USUALLY PACKAGES AVAILABLE?

DO YOU WORK WITH AN ASSISTANT?

wedding investment can be anywhere from 3-6 thousand dollars,

It can be an exhausting job for a number of reasons. This doesn’t stop me from leaving a wedding at the end of the day floating on a cloud. A

What is a normal price for a wedding dress? A handbag? A typical

I always encourage an additional shooter. From a technical standpoint,

packages including albums are common options and a great way to get

even with backup cameras and dual card slots, when it comes down to

more bang for your buck.

it, a camera is just a piece of equipment, which means it’s always better to have someone else covering the same moment, just in case. The most important reason being the ability to get two angles at once. It’s especially helpful during the ceremony when you want both the shot of the bride and her father walking down the aisle - and the groom’s reaction. It’s also great for two simultaneous close-ups of the bride and groom’s faces during their vows and the reaction of the guests as well.

A common misconception is that if you hire an inexpensive photographer instead of a seasoned pro, or get uncle bob to take the photos (because he has a nice camera) that the photos will turn out just fine. I’m not saying that everyone needs to invest in a boutique wedding photographer, sometimes couples prefer to emphasize the food etc. instead. There is no right or wrong way to plan your wedding day, but if the photography is an important aspect for you, I highly recommend hiring a professional.

You won’t regret it and you really do get what you pay for.

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WHAT ARE THREE THINGS COUPLES SHOULD LOOK FOR WHEN HIRING A PHOTOGRAPHER?

Mostly, my advice to the couple during our shoot

8:30am). I tried to emulate their African Kuduru

is to relax, have fun, look each other in the eyes

moves, the evidence of that hilarious endeavour

and live in the moment. I remind them that this

can be found on Youtube.

1. Choose a photographer that you want to be

really breathe and acknowledge that they are now

friends with. They are going to be at your side all

husband and wife.

day and if they are fun to be around, it will really

is their time together, it’s their first moment to

WHO IS EASIER TO WORK WITH? THE BRIDE AND HER GIRLS, OR THE GROOM AND HIS MEN?

enhance your entire experience.

WHAT IS YOUR MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT SHOOTING AT A WEDDING?

2. You want the photographer’s work to resonate

I have seen so many funny and magical moments.

girly details and the hair/makeup and dress donning

with you.

One of my favourites is when I was shooting a

shots. Everything that morning with the bride is a

wedding in Barbados a couple of years ago. Right

ceremony and tends to have more emotional moments.

3. Hire someone with confidence because that will reflect their ability to adapt to any lighting situation and provide much-needed direction.

ANY DO’S OR DONT’S FOR POSING FOR WEDDING PHOTOS? I will pretty much try any pose before I rule it out.

You never know what is going to suit the couple/ environment and this adventurous attitude has led to some pretty unique images.

I do tell my brides to breathe through their mouth because it reminds them to breathe and makes them look relaxed and feminine. When the groom wraps his bride in a hug from behind, I remind my brides that he is your protector; therefore you should keep your arms inside of his. In some wedding photos, I see the bride’s arms on the outside of the hug which makes her arms bulge and elbows bend at an awkward angle. We learn several tips like this during our engagement shoot so that on the wedding day it becomes second-nature.

after the beach ceremony, the bride and groom spontaneously ran into the water, followed by

They are all easy to work with. I have to admit it’s more fun photographing the bride and the girls, I love frilly

The guys are hilarious and easy to work with -

the bridal party and pretty much everyone else –

cufflinks and shooters.

including me with my camera held high from the

LEND US ONE MORE PIECE OF ADVICE FOR OUR READERS?

waves. Luckily the bride lent me some dry clothes for the reception. This is the same bride that asked if we could do her trash the dress photos on the same day as the wedding - before the ceremony! Paradise for me.

MOST HILARIOUS MOMENT? There have been several hilarious moments, sweet anecdotes and kids being kids - weddings have a way of bringing people together in all ranges of

People always ask me if I’ve ever had any bridezillas. I can honestly say that I have not.

I’ve had stressed out brides but they are always worried if people are having fun more than anything. That’s when I tell them my analogy: when you have a dinner party you are always worried about the music and if everyone’s

emotions including humour.

beverages are full etc. But when you’re at

Involving myself, I photographed a wedding in

Except this is a wedding, and everyone loves

Africa a couple years ago when the groom called

weddings and the bride should remember that

for me to bust a move on the dance floor. This

these people love her and came willingly.

someone’s house you are just happy to be there.

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REGAL GEMS PHOTOGRAPHY BY KENDRA STORM RAE

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PHOTOGRAPHER: KENDRA STORM RAE MODELS: MIRIAM WINKLER & ANNE CLAIRE MAKEUP & HAIR: SHAWNNA DOWNING PHOTO RETOUCHER: VLAD HIGH-END RETOUCHER JEWELLERY: HALO & CO

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QUICK & DIRTY UPHOLSTRY DIY

BY TIFFANY PRATT | PHOTOGRAPHY BY KOKO TCHORBADJIAN

The first thing I say to my fellow makers and

people that want to attempt a DIY is: “you do not have to be “good” at anything to do it”. I am living proof. I try a lot of projects just by winging it to get the job done. I have learned a lot along the way that I would love to share.

Today, I will share some quick and dirty tricks to reupholster a chair in case you fall in love with a gem on the side of the street and want to make it yours. It happens all the time.

THINGS YOU WILL NEED:

HOT GLUE COTTON BATTEN SCISSORS FABRIC TRIM STAPLE GUN STAPLES BRISTOL BOARD SCREW DRIVER MUSIC

PHASE #1

ASSESS THE SITUATION If you see something at a market or on the side of the street, the first thing you need to do is check out the condition of the found goods. Is the structure is good shape? Is it worthy of the love you are about to bestow? Is the padding in good shape? Will you need to replace anything?

This is the time where you ask yourself if you will end up spending more on fixing it than finding another gem.

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PHASE #2

ACCEPT THE MISSION If you decided that this chair is going to change the face of your room and your life, then collect your supplies, carve the time and get started! Please find all of the items listed above and do not collect $500 or pass go onto phase #3 unless you have it all. Head outside or in some spacious place then rock on.

PHASE #3

DESTRUCTION AND CREATION Pull your screwdriver or scissors out and tear the seat off and check out the condition of your padding. If in the raw, and your padding looks ample, leave it. If not, then trace an extra layer or two of cotton padding and hot glue that puppy on top of the existing padding. Then pull out your new fabric and roughly cut out a generous amount of it to tightly wrap around your new padding.

Get your staple gun and load it up and start tacking it down. Cut off the excess fabric from around the stapled edge. Trace your seat shape out on Bristol board and seal up the fabric edge.

PHASE #4

THE CHERRY ON TOP Once you have your seat recovered in the new fabric, now is the time to add any fancy new trims to it with some good old hot glue. This makes any “unprofessional� ripples or edges disappear instantly and create a fun textured finish. Once this final touch is added, it is time to get that screwdriver out and replace the seat.

Hey! You did it! Yeah you did. You recovered your own chair and it looks really good. Really good!

Happy upholstering, upcycling and antiupping to you!

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JASON TROTZUK, THE FOUNDER OF FIDELITY DENIM

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SIMPLY, DENIM

BY SHADI BAS

Jeans are quite possibly the most valuable article of clothing one can own. They can be dressed up or down and paired with nearly anything, which makes a good quality pair of jeans incredibly valuable. I had the opportunity to speak Jason Trotzuk, the founder of FIDELITY DENIM. I spoke to him about the importance of a pair of jeans, why jeans are so valuable and how one should care for them.

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FASHION WHY JEANS? I started doing this. Bands like

WHERE DOES THE INSPIRATION FOR FIDELITY DENIM COME FROM?

Nirvana had a huge movement, and

We got our inspiration for our girls

that’s what everyone wore and there

from PINTEREST and street styles.

was no changing. They were also

There were certain women whose taste

cheap. I could find good old jeans at

levels we identified with. I think that’s

value village for $5 or $10. I think

what inspires style for most people.

it will slowly be brought back by

People can often get confused by

the younger generation. Denim is

looking at ad campaigns thinking, “this

becoming more and more acceptable.

is what I'm supposed to be wearing”.

Blue jeans were a real big deal when

HOW LONG, IN YOUR OPINION, SHOULD A PAIR OF GOOD QUALITY JEANS LAST? A couple of years, taking into

When that’s not the case at all because in actuality, the product is often too expensive and never sells. The ads are simply for driving attention.

you can make. Denim is no longer what

IN YOUR OPINION ARE DIFFERENT TYPES OF JEANS BETTER SUITED FOR DIFFERENT BODY TYPES?

I would consider the stand alone staple

Absolutely. If you’re super tall and

in your closet. It is a lot more useful.

skinny you can pretty much get away

consideration how often you wear them.

Jeans are arguably the best purchase

HOW SHOULD ONE TAKE CARE OF JEANS?

with anything. However I think it’s important to understand your body type and what looks good on you and

I would say wash them lovingly. The

what does not. If people want to look

problem with low quality denim is

good and adopt certain looks they

that it loses shape when you wash it.

have to be prepared to let go of some things…we hold on to shit way too long

Generally, I would wash them in cold

and as a result we look really bad. You

water, and for drying them put the

see some people who look really great

dryer on low and reduce the dryer

because they work at it. My advice is

heat. If you air dry them they’re

to find your muse, someone who is an

going to be stiff, but if you want

icon, and follow that. What I like is

really soft jeans you can actually

that all my FIDELITY girls always like

tumble them in the dryer, cold, for

to look a certain way. They don’t like

about an hour.

to make foolish mistakes, instead they

WHO DO YOU TARGET WITH YOUR DESIGNS?

stay true to their core style.

It also comes down to quality, if you

I would say at FIDELITY, our tag line

want jean styles that are compatible

is that we try to develop jeans for the

with most body types, the skinny, and

modern day man and woman. We try

the relaxed skinny, are the way to go.

to cater to their fashionable lifestyle to

However it’s important that you have a

an effect that they can look and feel

good quality denim

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ENHANCE YOUR SMILE

BY DR. GARY GLASSMAN

Bright red lips add instant glam to any

abundance of saliva helps to wash away excess

daily in order to remove plaque and bacteria.

look, but yellowing teeth can make this look

food particles that would otherwise stick to

Flossing is also a must. We often focus on

difficult to pull off. How do you go about

your teeth. Your saliva is natures’ detergent

removing the excess food and plaque, but

keeping your smile bright and shining?

and helps to neutralize acidic conditions in the

staining occurs between teeth as well. Flossing

mouth, which can lead to tooth erosion and

gets down into the areas toothbrushes can’t

decay. Take it one step further and rinse with

reach helping prevent staining and keeping

water after every meal to wash away food

gums healthy. So be proactive, remove the

particles.

food and plaque that cause tooth decay and

EVALUATE WHAT YOU’RE EATING Gooey, sugary foods are going to stick to your teeth where bacteria will cling to the surface and cause decay. Start by limiting your sugar intake. Remember, it’s not just candy and

USE A MOUTH RINSE

sweet treats you have to be mindful of. Sugary

Antibacterial mouth rinses are good for more

drinks are often more harmful as they are able

than just freshening your breath. They can be

to flow easily between teeth and cause staining

really helpful for whitening your teeth as well.

and decay. Juice, red wine, coffee and tea are

An antibacterial mouth rinse can help to slow

also major tooth staining culprits.

the process of yellowing by killing the bacteria

Conversely, there are some foods that can help protect your teeth. Crunchy vegetables act like a natural toothbrush. They’re naturally abrasive so as you’re chewing, you’re also

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that form plaque on the surfaces of teeth. Not only will your mouthwash reduce the speed of tartar buildup, it will also control tooth decay and gingivitis.

scrubbing away stubborn plaque. Eating

BRUSHING AND FLOSSING

crunchier foods like celery and carrots

It’s easier to prevent stains than to try and

also increases your saliva production. This

remove them. It’s important to brush twice

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staining before they even become a problem.

Plus, no matter how white your teeth are, red, puffy gums are not attractive.

ONE LAST TIP Now that you’ve got those nice white teeth, don’t ruin the effect of your lipstick with dry, flakey lips. While you’re brushing, take some time to exfoliate your lips! Simply spread some of the toothpaste on your lips and brush your lips in a circular motion to lift away dead skin cells. Once you’re done, moisturize your lips and you’re all set!

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FETA FRITES

BY ANNE DE LA FOREST, AUTHOR OF FRITES PRINTED WITH PERMISSION FROM JACQUI SMALL LLP

400 g (14 oz) of Feta cheese (or another sheep’s cheese) 2 tbsp of flour 2 eggs 3 tbsp of dried breadcrumbs 2 litres (8. cups) of cooking oil Table salt Freshly ground black pepper Leave the feta in the fridge until the last minute so that it remains nice and firm.

Cut the feta into sticks about 1 cm (. in) wide.

Put the flour into a dish, beat the eggs in a second dish and mix the breadcrumbs with a pinch of salt and a twist of pepper, in a third dish.

Heat the fryer to 170°C (338°F). Put the sticks of feta into each dish in sequence, coating them with the flour, then the eggs and finally the breadcrumbs.

Place them carefully in the basket and lower into the oil. Cook for 3 minutes.

Drain the feta frites and tip them onto a large plate covered with kitchen paper. Remove the paper and season if necessary.

Serve immediately.

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ZUCCHINI, PARMESAN AND POPPY SEED FRITES

1 kg (2.2 lb) of courgettes (Zucchini) 2 eggs 2 tbsp of flour 3 tbsp of dried breadcrumbs 2 tbsp of parmesan, grated 1 tsp of poppy seeds 2 litres (8. cups) of cooking oil Table salt Freshly ground black pepper Heat the fryer to 170째C (338째F).

Wash the courgettes (zucchini) well and dry them carefully with a clean, dry cloth.

Cut the courgettes (zucchini) lengthways into large slices, then cut them again into fairly thin sticks about 10 cm (4 in) long.

Beat the eggs in a bowl, put the flour into a second bowl and mix the bread-crumbs, Parmesan and poppy seeds in a third. Add salt and pepper to all three bowls.

Dip the courgette (zucchini) pieces first in the flour, then in the eggs and finally in the breadcrumb mixture. Place each one carefully in the frying basket.

Fry for 5 minutes, keeping a close eye on them.

Remove the courgettes (zucchini) frites from the fryer. Salt generously and enjoy whilst still hot.

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LEISURE

BY CLARE BOWIE

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LEISURE Ever wish you were someone who

about confidence than threads; it

helicopter parenting back then, no

could keep calm and carry on? So

embodies the spirit of trusting yourself,

family walks, no bicycle helmets,

calm that you don’t even notice how

now that you have stopped wondering

seat belts, sun cream or mini boxes

trite and tiresome that phrase is? You

and worrying what everybody else

of raisins and we turned out alright,

laugh out loud all the time and you

thinks of you. You don’t have to be

give or take the odd head injury or

never do any of the following three

boring but if you keep a Goldilocks

malignant melanoma.

things; fight with your cling film, have

perspective and make sure everything

imaginary confrontations with your

feels “just right” then you have found

SAVVY SOCIALISING

boss or consider road rage as a favourite

your style. Not too young, not too old,

This is the perfect time to break the old

hobby. A certain level of apathy might

not too tight, not too loose... blah, blah.

habits. Say no to those socially stagnant

be nice but that kind of tolerance is

Your bum may not be peachy and your

nights out when you end up drinking too

inconceivable and frankly, unforgivable.

thighs have never even heard of a gap

much to ease the pain of the banality.

but they’re part of your parcel so sort

No more conversations that include

out your sartorials.

any of the following words; recycling

I’ve had a bit of an epiphany lately (not just about the effectiveness of little self scrutiny in my spare time has

THOU SHALT (PROBABLY) NOT JUDGE

cemented my suspicions that it may

No more watching Come Dine With

be time to grow up and own up to the

Me or MasterChef for the sole purpose

real me. The plan is to try and put a

of guessing the subject’s age and then

stop to all the futile whinging, stressing

smugly sniggering, “26? I think you

and people pleasing/bashing (it’s

mean 36, love!” Maybe try to control

complicated) and just be me, but maybe

your censure when you encounter a

a wee bit nicer.

Facebook PDA; “Happy birthday to

a foundation brush, by the way). A

Six simple steps to achieve the real (and sometimes slightly calmer) you:

DON’T SWEAT ALL THE SMALL STUFF It’s only natural to feel apoplectic when drivers refuse to indicate or people stand waaay too close to you in the supermarket queue. But, maybe it’s time to stop sulking about that imagined snub from a friend who didn’t “like” your latest FB post or the obvious stream of zero comments when you wore your new trousers with the embellished pockets last Friday night. Let go of the satanic thoughts and purge the people pleasing. It will be cathartic to care less about the one-up-mum-ship and listen to your own life rules and expectations, whether that means facing your fears or fleeing from them. It’s your sweaty stuff and you can decide!

DRESS LIKE KYLIE NOT MILEY Not gold-hot-pants Kylie, but classy Kylie, elegant yet edgy. This is more

my beautiful wife, who enriches my life more and more each day”. Now, I’m guessing that you live with this wonderful creature, so would it not be an idea to just, I don’t know, say Happy

bins, Walmart vouchers, office politics, potties or reward charts. Only go out with people you really want to go out with. At this stage you know who your tribe is; that misshapen bunch, who you have a proper laugh with. Also, and I shouldn’t really have to tell you this but drinks should be one colour, unsullied by pomegranate, salt or umbrellas and should never be accompanied by a “down in one” chant. You have to know your limitations before you can fully embrace this personality ownership business.

Birthday to her or even go retro and buy

Phase out the Friends with no benefits

her a birthday card? It’s not going to

Now that you’ve established who the

be easy but it may be worth tweaking

real ones are you need to phase out the

the tolerance levels to a point where

others. Yes, there’s a history there, but,

you can accept (but never understand)

if any of the following applies, it’s time

that many people do, genuinely, “heart”

to let go:

lots of things, and PTSL at moderately funny jokes.

You don’t really like them.

IT’S OK TO BE A 5:2 MOM

You suspect they don’t really like you either.

Mother is not synonymous with martyr.

Accept that you are a bit of a mardy mum and sometimes you would rather watch The Real Housewives of Vancouver than make rubber band bracelets with your daughters. Let them inhale a bag of sugar occasionally and run wild and unwashed around the house. Go with the laissez (faire-

You can’t remember the last time you actually LOL-ed when you spent time together.

You’re glad there’s no LOL-ing, because you know that your laughter lines would be surreptitiously and gleefully examined and recorded.

Simple!

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THE RUGGED

RICHARD GUNN

BY YAEL GOTTESMAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY DIANA RAGLAND

Richard Gunn is best known for his role as Sketchy in “Dark Angel,” starring alongside Jessica Alba. He also stars with Charlize Theron, Chloe Grace Morretz and Nicholas Holt in “Dark Places,” which will be out this fall. If those two roles haven’t kept Richard busy enough, he stars in the hit

WHAT HAS BEEN YOUR FAVOURITE ROLE TO DATE? ‘Vince’ from the film “For the Love of Money”. How often do you get to run a switchblade comb through your moustache on screen, sing ‘Flock of Seagulls’, and get paid for it?

War in Colorado. The show is

DO YOU HAVE A FAVOURITE GENRE YOU LIKE TO FILM?

currently in its second season.

Sci-Fi / Fantasy.

Looking to the near future for

which is based on true events.

WHAT WAS THE ROLE THAT STARTED YOUR CAREER? WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO PURSUE THAT ROLE?

Shooting will begin later on in

I was cast as a series regular on

the year. Among other shows

“Dark Angel.” It was my first

in which Richard has made an

major audition. I met the show-

appearance in are “Dexter”,

runner/co-creator Chic Eglee

and “The Mentalist”.

a few months before. Then I

show “Granite Flats,” which takes place during the Cold

his acting roles, Richard was just cast in the paranormal thriller “Ghost Station”,

Below, in this Q&A with Richard, you will learn everything about this selfproclaimed “bad-ass”.

WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO PURSUE ACTING? I was a very shy kid. My high school guidance counsellor pushed me to try acting or speech classes, and frankly what could be more terrifying for an introvert? I chose drama. I was surprised with the outcome, something just clicked. Performing was liberating for me, as well as, challenging and terrifying. For all of these reasons though, I loved it.

heard that James Cameron was producing. I was a big fan of his past work in “Terminator” and “Aliens.” I guess I just got lucky. What did Seneca say?

Luck is opportunity meets preparation. So yeah, I guess it was a bit of that.

WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR IN A SCRIPT BEFORE YOU AGREE TO SIGN ON TO A PROJECT? I look for truthful writing.

Honest humanity has to be there, otherwise audiences will not connect with the script and neither will I.

WHO DO YOU LOOK UP TO AS YOUR ACTING INSPIRATIONS? Gary Cooper, Sean Bean, Sam Elliott, Robert Duvall, Kevin Costner, Ben Kingsley, just to name a few inspirations.

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BEAUTY

Decoding The First Date

BY MELISSA GROSSER

The process of dating can be a stressful, nerve wrecking, hit or miss situation that the majority of people dread in the beginning. When you meet someone or are set up with “the one”, at least according to your mutual friends, you may approach the first date as a job rather than a fun opportunity to interact with an individual who is fresh and new to your world.

Instead of treating a first date like a chore, transform it into a fun activity – a chance to experience something new and feeling good as you do it.

Setting The Date To gauge what your date is like, pick up the phone and have a conversation for a few minutes. Get a feel for the person and start to learn what they like. If the conversation flows, dive right in and set up the in-person date. Skip the typical coffee shop – try to find an interactive activity where you two can talk and experience something fun. Rather than experiencing something that feels like a job interview, this is a better way to determine chemistry and common interests when you are relaxed and having fun.

Pre-Date Prep No matter what the background is on the first date – whether you are excited or not, it is important to put your best foot forward. Once you establish where the date will take place, make sure your wardrobe selection is appropriate for the activity. In terms of the actual look, put forth effort so you appear put together and you are showing off your physical attributes with confidence. Let your best self shine through to your date without overdoing yourself.

Aside from your attire, keep your mind open and clear. No pre-date research is necessary. Go into it and learn about your date first hand.

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LEISURE WHAT WAS THE MOST REWARDING, AND YET MOST CHALLENGING ASPECT ABOUT WORKING ON SUCH A SUCCESSFUL SHOW LIKE “DEXTER”?

I worked on the second episode of season one, before the show reached phenomenon status.

Having a guest role on a show is always a challenge. The cast and crew know each other, and then you, the new kid, comes along. The real pleasure is when one of the series regular cast member’s makes you feel invited and respected.

WHAT DO YOU ENJOY DOING WHEN YOU ARE NOT ACTING? I enjoy sleeping a lot, sleeping is highly underrated. Seriously though, I have a vintage motorcycle that I have wanted to rebuild for a long time. I like to work with my hands. My wife and I have a cabin in Lake Gregory, and in between sailing and BBQs, I like to work on the place. I have also been known to play a few classical pieces on the guitar.

WHAT GOALS DO YOU HAVE FOR YOUR CAREER IN THE FUTURE? I know there’s a good beauty pageant contestant answer for this one. Of course I have goals, I want it all. Then again, if I focus on that, I am not living in the moment.

WOULD YOU AGREE YOU’RE KIND OF A BADASS? Yes, yes I would.

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5 EXERCISES FOR THE ULTIMATE BODY

BY MARIO RIGBY

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LIFESTYLE I see it all of the time, people on the treadmill generating

makes a big difference. It’s also important to mention that

sweat-baths for a few hours attempting to work off those

few exercises work as many muscles as the squat, so it’s

five or ten extra pounds at the gym. I don’t blame them,

an excellent multi-purpose activity useful for toning and

sweating a lot feels like you’re doing a ton of work and

tightening your behind, abs, and, of course, your legs.

burning loads of calories. However, and you may have heard this one before, calories are best burnt during sleep and inactivity. While doing mass cardio does burn a lot of calories, it isn’t the most efficient way to burn calories. One of the most time-efficient ways to burn more calories is to actually gain more muscle. For every pound of additional muscle you gain, your body will burn an additional 50-70 calories per day. So, if you gain ten pounds of muscle, you will automatically burn 500-700 more calories per day than you did before. Thus, those days of worrying about

DEADLIFTS After the squat, the deadlift is the second most important exercise. The deadlift is the most effective exercise for building the core. It is a compound movement that works a variety of muscles groups: hamstrings, glutes, spinal erector, biceps, traps, forearms and quads. It is imperative that this movement be performed to perfection, otherwise injuries are imminent. Begin with no bar at all and just watch your technique in the mirror, then proceed to use a

the muffin you had late at night are over.

light bar and eventually graduating to a weighted bar.

The fitness industry is an overabundance of workout

SHOULDER PRESS

programs and exercises that all seem to have the solutions to give you that six-pack in five days, or perfectly sculpted body you’ve always wanted. For the most part, any exercise done with proper technique and the right amount of rest, weight, reps and sets can be positively affective. Nonetheless to get really fit you need one thing that trumps everything else; hard work and high intensity.

Below I have listed the top five exercises everyone must include in to gain maximum results, whether to lose weight, gain muscle or just tone (lose weight and gain

Everyday movements like picking things up, throwing, punching and pressing things over head all involve the shoulder. The shoulder is the most moveable and unstable joint in the body. To remain stable, it must be kept in place by muscles, ligaments, and tendons therefore the shoulder muscles must be strengthened to keep it strong, flexible and coordinated. Men typically want broader shoulders, while women on the other hand prefer slender and smaller shoulders. If your body type is of broad stature than that is the way you will look with added

muscle simultaneously).

muscles, if you’re slender your muscles will also look

PUSH UP

body would take years of disciplined training and specific

slender on you. To broaden the shoulders of a slender

The push up is a fundamental exercise, it requires you

nutrition programs geared toward bulking. As a result

to basically push your body up off the ground. If you

never fear ladies and work those shoulders.

are struggling with that, perhaps it’s time to work on it. The push up may be the most frequently used upper body exercise in the fitness world. Here’s why, pushups exercise the pectoral muscles, triceps, and anterior deltoids, with supplementary benefits to the midsection as a whole. The push up builds upper and mid body strength that can add definition to your physique.

Upper body strength tends to be a woman’s number one weakness as far as body strength goes, and most try to solve the problem by ignoring it all together, while the opposite needs to happen. Spend time building your upper body strength with elevated push ups and combine bench presses to your weekly workout routine.

SQUATS Probably the most powerful and functional exercise is the squat. Squats work the entire lower body, specifically the quadriceps, hamstrings, glutes, and the muscles that make up the calves. When doing squats, foot placement

PLANKS The plank is one of the best exercises for a flat, toned stomach because it works all of the muscles in your core, including the rectus abdominus (the “six-pack muscles” you can see), transverse abdominus, internal and external obliques, hips, and back. I would rather train my clients’ core doing plank than all the other fancy exercises out there. To increase the intensity, add weight to the back for resistance or create an un-balanced surface to strengthen the internal obliques more.

There you have it. Give the cardio machine a little break and execute these exercises in your weekly workout routine. You will be glad that you did.

For more information you can email Mario at info@ mariofitness.ca or follow him on Instagram @ FitBoyMario.

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HEALTH Kick away the sedentary practices in your busy work life by incorporating these five simple exercises into your busy schedule.

BRING A YOGA BALL TO WORK AND BE A TEAM PLAYER BY SHARING IT AMONGST YOUR COWORKERS Sometimes we need to ditch our sitting chair for a more core engaging seat.

Use a yoga ball anywhere from 20 to 30 minutes and pass it on to another coworker and get them to do the same. Don’t forget to repeat in the second half of your workday.

WALK OVER INSTEAD OF EMAILING OR CALLING YOUR CO-WORKER In a big office setting, sometimes it’s just easier to pick up the phone for a quick question or sending an email. It’s time to change that habit and walk over to them. Face to face talk is not only engaging, but it also gets you out of the chair.

DESK BOUND? HAVE NO FEAR HERE ARE SOME STRETCHES YOU CAN DO! • Cross the right leg over the left with the outside of the right shin resting just above the knee. Hold this position for a minute and do the same on the other side.

• Extend one leg at a time until it is parallel to the ground and flex the toes towards you at the very end. Complete 20 reps for each leg.

• Grab the bottom of your chair and let the neck side bend to the right for 30 seconds and to the left for 30 seconds.

Repeat every 1 - 2 hours!

ALL I ASK IS 5 MINUTES OF YOUR TIME BEFORE YOU SHOWER My favourite activity to tackle balance, strength and stretching is with a few yoga poses. Not sure which ones to do? Jump on yoga.com and there are a ton of poses with great instructional videos. Select five that you’d like to do, give a minute for each pose or 30 seconds for each side for the same pose.

Remember, know your limit and stretch within it.

Not a big fan of yoga? Take the stairs for five minutes listening to your favourite songs. By the time you’re done singing and stair-mastering you’re set for your shower.

SUNDAY PLANK DAY If Sunday is your R & R day for a Netflix marathon of your favourite TV shows, challenge yourself to hold up a plank between episodes or commercial breaks. Start flat on your stomach with you arms in front of you. Place your forearms on a pillow (if you have hardwood/concrete flooring) or on the ground parallel to each other and set the balls of your feet on the ground and lift. Make sure that body is in a straight line and if this is too much of a challenge, drop the knees and give that a try. Do your best to hold the pose for as long as the commercial break or for a minute between episodes.

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A LAZY GIRL’S GUIDE TO THE KAMA SUTRA

BY LAUREN “PANTS” PANTOLIANO

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HEALTH What’s your favourite sexual position? Reverse cowgirl?

lovemaking, hop off, and give yourselves a quick chance

Doggy-style? Good ‘ole Missionary? Mine is spooning. That’s

to stretch, before engaging in the Flying Fish. Your lover

right, the laziest of all positions for both partners, where you

should kneel on a pillow on the bed or floor with his bum on

are both technically on the bottom and all that’s required is

his heels so you can straddle his lap, chests pressed together

a little back and forth hip action. I don’t love it because it

as you ease your vagina around his penis, while wrapping

often culminates in a rocking orgasm (it often doesn’t after

your calves around his knees behind your back. Just before

all), but because I am by nature, a lazy girl. When it comes

neither of you can hold on any longer, have him throw

to keeping things thrilling in the bedroom, I tend to stick

you onto your back, pushing your right leg upwards while

to the tried, tested and true. That is why I have never read

penetrating you with each of his legs stretched out on either

the Kama Sutra. I am so lazy that instead of researching

side of your left leg. He can kiss, nibble, suck or bite on your

Mallanaga Vatsyayana’s original work for this article, I got

right foot as he thrusts. The deep penetration of Opening

a version that is simply a position-a-day guide, which is

the Heavenly Gate is a major turn-on for the man, and the

only one component of the teachings. Claudia Blake’s Kama

sensuality of having his mouth on your foot is a welcome

Sutra: A Position a Day, 365 Days a Year provides some

treat for you.

background on the original teachings of Kama Sutra, but focuses on the positions, using minimal text, real models engaged in the positions, and encourages lovers to have fun

KINKY Start out by laying on your back on the bed with your head

while trying something new.

hanging over the edge. Have your man walk up to you, and

For those of you like myself who want to bring something

you until it is hard. From there, take as much of his penis in

different to the boudoir but just are not up for reading

your mouth as you can, Swallowing the Stalk. Roll over and

a centuries-old text with patriarchal undertones, I have

get on all fours with your hips spread wide so he can lick

curated a guide to some of the freakiest (and easiest)

at you from behind for Tasting the Figs. Now it’s time for

positions to save my fellow laid-back ladies time and

some creative mutual stimulation. Lay down on your back

energy when wanting to wow their lovers. I have selected

with your legs slightly spread. Your man can lay on his belly

two sexual moods or mindsets as jumping-off points for

over you with his head towards your feet, his penis resting

starting each “session”: Romantic and Kinky. If you want

on your vulva and his legs spread out on either side of your

to ease into these new and sometimes challenging positions,

head. In Opening Love’s Pages you can knead, rub and

I recommend starting with Romantic. If you’re looking to

tease all of his parts, returning the favour while feeling his

get a reaction from your man and perhaps experiment with

hardness against your lower belly (and clit if it is exposed).

some new techniques or body parts, Kinky is for you. There

When he can’t wait for penetration any longer, move into

are many other types of positions that are very acrobatic as

Half-Curled. Roll onto your stomach and have him come

well, but since this is the lazy girl’s guide to the Kama Sutra,

into a half-kneeling position where your right leg is wrapped

I’ll leave those for the more athletic ladies out there.

around his back, with his right leg bent underneath yours.

ROMANTIC Start off with some sensual foreplay. Rolling the Pearl

dangle his penis over your face, dipping and rubbing it on

Your left leg should be straight out behind you with his left leg on the outside of it.

involves the man sitting on the bed or floor with his legs

Since this is a guide for those of us who don’t want to try

straight ahead and slightly splayed. The woman sits on her

too hard, I suggest trying one position at a time, playing

man’s lap, with her back pressed firmly to his chest, her feet

with the techniques until you’re ready to go through a full

between his ankles and her knees falling open. The man

session. Remember that practice makes perfect and laughter

then wraps his arms around her hips and gently massages

can help you to relax even when you are embarrassed and

her clitoris with his fingertips on both sides of it, moving

convinced you’re not doing something right. Sometimes

the fingers on each hand in a different direction. Once you

a little effort is all that’s needed to shake things up in the

can’t handle any more teasing, turn yourself around on top

bedroom.

of him, plant your feet on either side of his hips so he can hold onto each with his hands while sitting up, and lean back with your hands on each of his shins. This should allow his penis to glide into you while you both rock back and forth in Victory. Maintaining the romance of face-to-face

Until next time, keep it safe, keep it sexy; and when all else fails, keep it as a great story. xox Pants

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The Power Of Red Nails

BY DELIA LUPAN

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BEAUTY In recent years we’ve seen a myriad of nail art trends that are changing every season; new manicure techniques and patterns are surfacing, and various nail polish shades are being conceived. We’ve seen it all, from variations of French manicures, to magnetic nail polishes and all imaginable textures. Despite the evolution of trendy nail designs, one nail polish color that has always been seductive is red.

Classic, glamorous and powerful, red nail polish has continuously been a beauty icon. No wonder it is one of the greatest selling cosmetic items of all times.

How could it not be, when all the fashionable ladies wore it over and over again; who wouldn’t want nails like Marilyn Monroe?

The red lips/red nails recipe was undeniably the leading style of the 1950’s, and the shiny red trend was the essence of glamour in Hollywood. It was Tinseltown that handed the red nail polish its admired charm and the cosmetic companies were ecstatic to help all women copy this style. Red echoed the luxury and richness of the stars and was also empowering for women, being such a strong and vivacious colour.

To this day, the red nail look is still renowned as a fundamental statement maker. No matter how many times we’re curious about up-to-the-minute nail art, red nail polish will always hold a place in our hearts. Flawless red nails can make you feel equally glamorous and refined at the same time.

The true power colour for our nails is red and lucky for us, there are never-ending shades. There are many different colors to choose from: cherry red, burgundy, scarlet, crimson, or just the classic red. If you think red polish is not for you, you just haven’t found your perfect shade yet. It can be so versatile, but still, many women shy away from this color, as it can be overwhelming. The main thing to remember when choosing the perfect red is being open to its endless possibilities. Allow yourself the liberty to explore and try the reds from head to toe.

Red nail polish still is and will remain a fashion icon for a long time. It is timeless and gorgeous any time of the year, not only during the holiday season.

Wearing it shows that you are sassy and not afraid to be bold, as red will always remain a symbol for passion and confidence.

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BY DR. JESSICA KULAK

BEAUTY Are lip implants the new beauty

a natural shape and contour. As a

trend? Kylie Jenner has sparked

facial plastic surgeon, I perform this

plastic surgery rumors with her

procedure daily in the office and find

recent lip enhancements. Is it just

patients have very little downtime.

makeup or is it permanent lip

The volume from hyaluronic acid

implants that are taking Hollywood

fillers will typically last around 6-9

by storm?

months in most patients.

Whether Kylie has actually had a

Over the last few years, lip

lip enhancement procedure or not,

implant procedures have become

her recent pictures and Instagram

increasingly popular, providing

posts show a popular aesthetic goal

a great permanent option for

for women of all ages- achievement

people who desire fuller lips. This

of the perfect pout. Recent trends

is especially popular with patients

show an increasing number of

that have tried fillers in the past

women and even men are seeking

and know that they enjoy the look

out products and procedures to

of a fuller lip. For many patients

enhance their lips. Full and shapely

that want to maintain the look of

lips embody beauty and youth,

fuller lips, fillers will often need

and are important in overall facial

to be injected several times a year,

attractiveness. Women of all ages,

which can become costly and

whether born with thin lips or those

tiresome. Permanent fillers in the

that find that their lips have deflated

lips, such as liquid silicone, can

over time, look for options to plump

lead to lumps and distortions that

up their pout. While skillfully

are difficult to correct. I strongly

applied makeup and lip plumpers

advise my patients to stay away

can help highlight the lips and make

from injecting anything permanent

them appear fuller, this effect is

into their lips. On the other hand,

temporary and often unpredictable.

solid silicone lip implants, such as the Permalip lip implant is

The most popular lip enhancement

easily placed in the office to give a

procedure is to inject the lips with a

permanent lip enhancement that

hyaluronic acid based fillers such as

feels and appears quite natural. The

Juvederm or Restylane. Hyaluronic

implant is made of a solid silicone

acid is a substance that is found

material that is soft and flexible,

normally in our skin and body and

and comes in different sizes to meet

is slowly dissolved naturally by our

each patients needs. While the

body. It is a clear gel-like substance

Permalip implant will provide a

that can be precisely injected to add

permanent volume enhancement, it

volume to the lip and define the

can be easily removed if needed. The

lip shape and border. Despite the

Permalip lip implant nicely fills out

overdone and obviously enhanced

the lips, giving a fuller and rounder

lips that are often popularized

appearance without the “trout

by celebrities and the media, lip

pout� or duck appearance that can

injections can often be quite natural

occur with too much injectable lip

and subtle. The key to a beautiful

filler. Lip implants do require more

enhancement with lip filler injections

recovery time than injectable fillers,

is to find a skillful and experienced

but most people are looking pretty

physician that can add a balanced

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MODERN DAY JETIQUETTE EXPLORING THE PRIVATE PLANE EXPERIENCE.

BY HILLARY RUNGE

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LEISURE If you have been invited to fly on a private plane, you have just received a Golden Ticket from Willie Wonka himself. After you have RSVPd in your best “Absolutely, Darling” for this luxe trip, what should you know about flying private? Well, it ain’t your momma’s station wagon…

KNOW YOUR RIDE. You would “Google” a prospective blind date, would you not? Private aircraft can range from a four (4) seat light jet to a luxury heavy jet (e.g., a GV or G-five) – no two planes are the same. If you show up with 4 cases of luggage to sit on a light jet, your luggage may wind up staying home. Conversely, it would not be appropriate to show up in cut off shorts and a bikini top for a ride on a GV (unless you were already cast in that video).

On smaller light jets, you will be given a seat and the cargo space is extremely limited. Heavy Jets tend to be the quintessential aircraft for luxury with space to recline, dining and work areas, and a flight attendant. There are many different shapes and sizes of aircraft in between those two extremes. One client was surprised to discover that some private aircraft does not offer lavatories with doors. The lavatory is a passenger seat that can be separated from the rest of the passengers by a curtain. On a co-ed flight, this can prove a bit daunting for the bathroom shy. Educate yourself on what to expect so that you are most comfortable during your trip.

DUDE, WHERE’S YOUR CAR? The terminal

TIMELINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS. We have all heard the rock n’ roll stories of running late for flights, but you are not a rock n’ roll star (yet). Stories you may not hear of is that most A-listers do arrive on time for their flights with exception of work conflicts. Being late does not make you cool. Pilots have to file flight plans for departure and takeoff. Plan to be at the FBO (Fixed Base Operator) no less than 15 minutes in advance of departure.

TSA AND FAA. The good news is you will not have to stand on line with the masses in the terminal.

However, you will still need your government issued photo id (passport for international flights, valid Driver’s License for domestic flights). Also, please leave your contraband at home. Some incidents are best left for reality television stars, Ron White, and Justin Bieber - not you.

SIMPLY PACKED IS CLASSY. Have you ever seen an your favorite stars with tons of luggage?

Their glamour equipment travels Jetson-style in only one oversized carry on and checked luggage you never see. That’s because they make other arrangements for their Haute Couture wardrobes – even when they fly privately. One regular carry on and an average size checked piece of luggage that is not overweight is standard. Some aircraft have very limited cargo space, so make sure to only bring the essentials. If you must bring two (2) pairs of shoes for each day of your one week vacation, consider shipping your luggage to the

or FBO (Fixed Based Operator) is the small

hotel or home in advance.

building most private aircraft use for takeoff and

RESPECT THE CREW. Respect the crew.

landing. The staff is usually very accommodating, especially in larger cities. Call ahead and ask if they have parking available for the length of your trip as parking may be limited. The staff will advise you as to what is available.

HOSTESS WITH THE MOSTESS. Much like a dinner party, it is appropriate to bring an on-board gift for your host or hostess. (If you do go the discount department store route, make sure the sticker on the bottom of the spa candle is completely removed. And, no, Cold Duck does not count as

Respect the crew. Manners and etiquette still apply above 2500 feet.

Now that you have the basics down, it’s selfie time because you don’t want to miss this opportunity. Put on that glossy pout and pose for this hopefully first of many in a lifetime experience. Economy and Coach may never be the same for you, Superstar. You will definitely be invited to travel with style again. And when you are ready to hire your own aircraft, give us a call.

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