Wearing white after Labour Day
September 8th, 2010 by Mandy
HOW TO WEAR WHITE AFTER LABOUR DAY (Stylelist.com)
What are some white pieces women should be wearing now?
“A white sweater always looks good. A white coat can be a knockout piece. In a sea of black, all eyes will be on you in a white wool or cashmere coat.”
As the weather gets colder weather, what white pieces look great?
“A white cardigan or white jeans are still OK. Layer things with other fall items. A sleeveless white sheath dress can be worn with boots as summer transitions into fall. A white jacket, as long as it has some structure, can be worn over a black top or turtleneck. As it gets cooler, you can still go all white with wool pants and a cashmere turtleneck or sweater — that’s called winter white and looks incredibly luxurious.”
Does head-to-toe white work, or is it too much?
“It works best when there’s some texture and is not too shiny. A luxe white sweater and winter white wool pants or a skirt. Also, this is a dressy look. When going more formal, be careful that you don’t slide into bridal territory.” All white can look great if you’re in good shape. “But it can make you look fat if you’re not. Better to use white as an accent piece where you want attention. If you have a big butt, don’t dress it in white pants.”
What’s the story with white shoes?
“Nude shoes are so much sexier and will make you look thinner and longer. Don’t wear white shoes — not even in sneakers. They look nerdy.”
Any other white items women should simply steer clear of?
“Definitely hosiery. Ditto for white fishnets and white tights and white leggings. They will make you look fat. Legs look 10 pounds heavier encased in white.”
What are the rules on undergarments when wearing white?
“Don’t wear white underwear, ever. Nude is better than white, especially under a white tee. Why white is the most popular bra color is a mystery. It should be nude.”
Impossible Trivia - Wednesday
September 8th, 2010 by Mandy
America’s Got Talent finals
September 8th, 2010 by Mandy
4 go through tonight. Here’s who I hope makes it (yes I listed 5 but Fighting Gravity and Jeremy are tied for my final spot)
Prince Poppycock
Michael Grimm
Michael Grasso
Fighting Gravity
Jeremy Vanschoonhoven
Bad complexion?? This may help you out… :)
September 7th, 2010 by Mark Kinsman
1. “Start with good skin care,”
says McGrath. Exfoliating will prevent the makeup you later apply from looking flaky. McGrath suggests using Olay Dual Action Cleanser and Pore Scrub to get the job done.
2. Make sure to moisturize.
“I massage moisturizer into the skin and really get the blood flowing to prep skin for makeup,” says McGrath. Smooth a generous dose over the face and neck. (Try Garnier Nutritioniste Moisture Rescue Lightweight UV-Lotion or La Roche-Posay Anthelios SX Daily Moisturizing Cream.)
3. Spot correct.
“Hyperperfection isn’t about slathering on a full face of foundation,” says McGrath. Instead, warm up a liquid or cream formula by rubbing it between your fingers, then only blend it into any dark spots or red splotches. To ensure skin looks exceptionally flawless, McGrath even covers discoloration on the neck and chest. (For moderate coverage, we love Yves Saint Laurent Teint Radiance foundation; for slightly stronger coverage, try L’Oréal Paris Visible Lift Serum Absolute foundation.)
4. Brush up.
“Rather than using your fingers to apply concealer, use a small pointed brush for more precise application,” McGrath says. Paint it on each problem area in tiny dots, then tap around it with your finger to blend completely. Use a matte concealer under the eyes and around the nose (McGrath likes Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage). If you have dry skin, go for a creamy one (McGrath’s pick is Cover Girl and Olay Simply Ageless Concealer).
5. Get a glow on.
To give skin a radiant look (no, not even models are born with it), McGrath suggests using highlighter on a whopping nine areas of the face: the cheekbones, bridge of the nose, brow bones, cupid’s bow, chin, and inner corners of the eyes. “Highlighter should be the same tone as your skin or a shade or two lighter,” says McGrath. Powder versions are best suited to oily complexions (McGrath suggests Make Up For Ever Compact Shine-On), while creamy formulas are ideal for normal or drier skin (McGrath’s choice is Kevyn Aucoin The Mousse Glace).
6. Blot well.
Gently blot the face with a tissue or blotting papers, concentrating on the T-zone to absorb shine, says McGrath. She likes The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil Facial Blotting Tissues.
7. Dust up.
Sweep powder over the T-zone, under the eyes, and around the mouth and chin. “Leave the cheekbones dewy. This makes the skin appear more luminous,” says McGrath. Try Cover Girl Clean Pressed Powder or Clinique Stay-Matte Sheer Pressed Powder
8. Stay dewy.
“If you find that your makeup doesn’t look as fresh throughout the day, try a hydrating spray to remoisturize,” McGrath suggests. For an afternoon pick-me-up, we like a spritz of Avène Thermal Spring Water facial spray.
Hope those help!! :)
Man defies all the odds and pitches with his feet!!! Amazing video!!!
September 3rd, 2010 by Mark Kinsman
Impossible Trivia - Thursday
September 2nd, 2010 by Mandy
Impossible Trivia - Wednesday
September 1st, 2010 by Mandy
Terry Fox became the first Canadian whose image has appeared on a general-circulation Canadian coin. What coin did he appear on and in what year?
The Loonie in 2005
America’s Got Talent
September 1st, 2010 by Mandy
Another great night of tv. And I DO think there’s room for two magicians.
Here’s my top 5 picks of the night.
Michael Grasso
Murray
Haspop
Michael Lipari and Ashleigh Dejon
Fighting Gravity
Acts I’d prefer not to see go on
Debra Romer…we already have taylor swift sorry hunny
Jackie Evancho…is just kinda creepy. Where are her parents in the recapy thing? Something tells me they’ve pushed her like crazy. I’m not impressed. by some little girl who’s been forced into practicing her butt off so her parents can be rich. Let her be a kid.
Impossible Trivia - Tuesday
August 31st, 2010 by Mandy
Is there a Timmins landmark that pays tribute to Terry Fox’s name?
The Terry Fox trails/old traintracks in the south end of town
Dancing with the Stars official lineup
August 31st, 2010 by Mandy
- Brandy, singer
- Jennifer Grey, actress, Dirty Dancing
- Margaret Cho, comedienne, actress
- Audrina Patridge, reality star, The Hills
- Florence Henderson, actress, The Brady Bunch
- Bristol Palin, former first daughter of Alaska
- Rick Fox, former NBA champ
- Michael Bolton, singer
- Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, reality star, Jersey Shore
- David Hasselhoff, actor, Baywatch
- Kurt Warner, former NFL champ
- Kyle Massey, actor, Disney’s Cory in the House
The new season of “Dancing With the Stars” starts September 20 on ABC.

