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Last Call for the Winter Games
Despite starting off with the tragic death of Georgian luger, Nodar Kumaritashvili, and being trashed in the foreign press for all the misfires, Vancouver breathed a collective sigh of relief this weekend as the Winter Games came together.
Athletic accomplishments and personal bests were set with Team Canada winning 14 gold medals for the Winter Olympics.
Sidney Crosby to the Rescue: After leading the charge for most of the gold medal hockey game, Team Canada gave up a goal (with less than a minute to go) to send the game into overtime. Team USA had the momentum and Ryan Miller, but Nova Scotia’s Sidney Crosby saved the country from a collective nervous breakdown (does Sidney have a girlfriend?) The New York tabloids are calling him “Sid Vicious” but he’s just Sid the Kid to us.
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Makeup Routine of an Olympic Skating Champion
In today’s world, men wear makeup. Especially men involved with figure skating.
If you had to get tips from any of the figure skaters on Team USA, Johnny Weir would probably be your go-to makeup guy.
StyeList asked the flamboyant skater which makeup product he wouldn’t be caught dead without when skating.
Instead of naming one product, Weir offered these five top sellers for those of us who live and work on and off the ice.
Latest Pastime of Bull & Bear Followers
What do Wall Street bankers do after a stressful day of watching the Dow Jones Industrial Average dip and jive? They turn on the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games to check out the latest curling match.
According to the New York Times, curling is like “chess on ice,” which even appeals to the CNBC crew who replace market chatter with curling when the closing bell rings.
Highs and Lows of Athletic Performance at the Winter Games
If you’ve been following the Canadian female athletes at the 2010 Winter Games, you may feel like you’ve been riding a rolling coaster.
So far, the best moments for the women have included Joannie Rochette elegantly skating to a bronze medal days after her mother died of a heart attack. Recalling her mother’s advice, Rochette chose to skate because her mother wanted her to be a strong person. Most of us couldn’t summon that level of courage in an entire lifetime. Rochette was awarded the Vancouver 2010 Terry Fox Award along with Petra Majdic of Slovenia for embodying the best in the human spirit.
The Sun Shines All Year!
Whether you’re on the slopes or shopping at outdoor boutiques, winter is not the time to let down your guard. If you’re outside for long periods of time, you risk double exposure: UV rays from the sun and the reflection of light off of snow.
Sunscreen may not be sexy but it can keep your skin hydrated and young while you get your winter game on.
The good news about winter protection is that’s there’s a slew of products, that target different areas of your face and body.
Vancouver Now Famous for Winter Games, Scenery and Botox
Vancouver isn’t just home to picture postcard scenery and world class skiing, according to NBC’s Today Show in town to cover the Winter Games.
The city is also the birthplace of cosmetic Botox pioneered by Vancouver couple, Jean and Alastair Carruthers. Botox, or Botulinum toxin, is famous for smoothing out expression lines (and the ability of some Hollywood actress to act when its overused).
Replenishing and Reshaping Lip Cream
Although aging in the lip area is more subtle than the rest of your face, genetic and environmental factors (like exposure to sunlight) may lead to lip lines and wrinkles. Your lips also become thinner and lose volume over time.
While some of the causes of aging lips are inevitable, the right lip formula can rejuvenate your lips. L’Absolu Crème De Brillance from Lancome contains Pro-Xylane™, typically found in skin care products, to visibly replenish and reshape your lips.
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Shopping in Downtown Vancouver Jon Hamm Style
Since Mad Men has been on hiatus, Jon Hamm has been busy shooting films like Sucker Punch in Vancouver and hosting Saturday Night Live (Hamm got rave reviews for his second appearance on SNL, especially his sketch as Massachusetts Senator Scott Brown).
Although we may be able to forgive him for predicting US hockey gold over Team Canada, we still can’t wait to see the beardless Don Draper when Mad Men comes back to air later this year. A premiere date for the fourth season of Mad Men has yet to be announced.
Couple Skate Near Perfect Performance
What’s the best medicine to help deaden the pain of Team Canada’s recent hockey loss? A gold medal performance by Canadian ice dance duo, Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir. The couple have been skating together for 14 years and have now set the bar even higher for future ice dancers.
The home crowd at the Pacific Coliseum, which included Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban, were lucky enough to witness the first North American team to win the Olympic ice dancing gold medal. At ages 20 and 22, Virtue and Moir are also the youngest Olympic ice dancing champions in history.
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Mark Salling and Kevin McHale in Vancouver
Vancouver 2010 has been celebrity headquarters since the Winter Games started over a week ago. Even members of the Glee cast have been checking out the local festivities.
Mark Salling and Kevin McHale were in town for the weekend, and managed to score some goodies from the HBC Canadian Olympic Team clothing collection. Wonder if they picked up any red mittens?
They’re on their way back to LA looking “Canadian”, but you can find out which hot spots they made it to in Vancouver on their Twitter pages.
There’s Got to Be a Morning After
Our Canadian pride (and team) may have taken a beating after Team USA’s stunning win in the preliminary round of Olympic hockey. However, there is life after the game.
Here are some mood lifters to help you move past the pain.
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Kelly Osbourne’s Bedtime Weight Loss Secret
In the middle of winter, you may be tempted more than usual to snack on a big bowl of buttered popcorn or a slice of toast with peanut butter before bed. Will the calories you consume late at night work for you or against you?
For years, we’ve been hearing that eating before bedtime may lead to weight gain. The most vocal supporter of this advice has been Oprah’s diet guru, Bob Greene, who recommends that you stop eating at least two to three hours before bedtime.
The theory behind a late night calorie cutoff is that you won’t get the same metabolism-boosting benefit because your body begins preparing for sleep a couple of hours after dinner. If you eat close to bedtime, your body doesn’t dip into stored fat. You may even end up storing more fat.
Shaun White Shares his Hair Secret
Shaun White may have won a gold medal at Vancouver 2010 for snowboarding, but just as many people are curious about his flowing red hair as the double McTwist 1260 he landed at Cypress Mountain.
People magazine posed the question to White, who shared his hair care routine which involves “an awesome new product – called water. ” White said he just uses hotel shampoo and conditioner every other day, otherwise it gets huge. Two days of snowboarding with a helmet on also helps as his hair “looks better dirtier.”
Red Hot for Vancouver 2010
Even Oprah Winfrey has been lusting after the Vancouver 2010 red mittens. Wearing a pair of red mittens with a patriotic US Olympic Ralph Lauren polo shirt, Oprah scooped Matt Lauer who had picked up mittens for the talk show host in Vancouver.
Oprah also scored 300 mittens from HBC for her audience. Who would have thought a Chicago crowd would squeal over red mittens with a white maple leaf?
Fight Winter Hand Syndrome with Avocado Oil
During the winter, you can’t walk down the street without someone pulling out a lip balm to swipe over their dry, cracked lips. But what about your hands?
Cold temperatures outside and dry heat inside play rough with your hands causing dry patches of skin. If you’re looking for results, don’t reach for any old body cream. The skin on your hands is thin and needs a lotion that soothes, hydrates, and restores moisture.
Celine Dion a No Show at Opening Ceremonies
Celine Dion is one of Canada’s most notable performers. That’s why her conspicuous absence from the Opening Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games is raising questions.
According to Access Hollywood, the singer’s representative indicated that despite being approached several times, Dion never planned on participating and was involved with fertility treatments.
While the Vancouver 2010 Winter Games kicked into gear, Dion appeared on the Oprah Show. She also attended the Miami Beach premiere of her new movie, Celine: Through the Eyes of the World.
Go Dutch with Clogs
Traditionally, clogs have been associated with granola-loving hippies more than trendy models. Except for recent months with modern versions of the clog showing up on fashion runaways like the high-heeled clogs of Chanel and the white leather clogs of the Joe Fresh 2010 collection.
The slip on shoe has also made an appearance on the cover of Vogue UK worn by model turned TV personality, Alexa Chung. Celebrities like Ashley Olsen and 90210 star Shenae Grimes have both been spotted in the rediscovered trend.
Escape to the Island
Jake is down to the final three contestants, but he must send one woman home as only two will meet his family. Who will Jake invite to spend an intimate night in a fantasy suite, and will she accept?
Fantasy date with Gia: Jake meets up with Gia in jean cutoffs and an off the shoulder striped tee, and asks her if she likes boats (didn’t they take a ride in a boat on the Hudson?). They travel to Gros Islet to enjoy tropical fruit, cheap souvenirs, and island dancing.
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Celebrities Descend on Vancouver
Vancouver had two reasons to party yesterday. Not only did Alexandre Bilodeau win Canada’s first gold medal in the men’s moguls, but Cindy Crawford was spotted at an event for luxury watch brand, Omega, at the Fairmont Hotel.
Crawford is one of the ambassadors for Omega visiting Vancouver during the 2010 Winter Games. Other Omega ambassadors include Michael Phelps (in town on February 18th), Nicole Kidman, Apolo Ohno, and George Clooney (a Clooney watch is on in Vancouver). Crawford has visited the Vancouver Aquarium and the Capilano Suspension Bridge while in town, in addition to representing Omega at various events.
West Coast Inspired Fashion
Following up on its success with the official Vancouver 2010 Park Life collection, Aritzia is providing the outfits for medal bearers and athlete escorts for the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.
The Aritzia design team has created three outfits with an updated West Coast heritage look:
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Opening Ceremonies Highlights
If you missed the Opening Ceremonies of the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics, here are some of the highlights (mostly musical) from the show.
O Canada Remix: Nikki Yanofsky in a red origami fold dress and red heels kicked off the ceremonies with a jazzed up rendition of the Canadian anthem, which is certain to stir up traditionalists. I Believe, the Olympic theme sung by Yanofsky, is still topping the Canadian iTunes chart.
Valentine’s Day Beauty Gifts from Head to Toe
If you’re hoping for something special from your Valentine, why not suggest one of these beauty treats.
Love & Toast Sugar Grapefruit Hand Cream–Love & toast may not sound romantic, but the botanical scent of pink grapefruit, organic citrus, and warm musk lily makes this lightweight cream deliciously luxurious. Skin softening Shea butter, macadamia nut, and olive fruits leave your hands hydrated but not greasy.
Hot Spots for Beauty Junkies
If you’re visiting Vancouver for the 2010 Winter Games and run out of your favorite lip gloss or concealer, you don’t need to have a beauty meltdown. Vancouver has it covered when it comes to beauty boutiques and retailers.
BeautyMark, Yaletown
Located in Vancouver’s trendiest downtown neighborhood, BeautyMark is well-known for carrying the top of the line in skin, hair, and makeup products (think Pink Sugar, Kiss Me Mascara, Mario Badescu, and more). If you’re in desperate need of a brow arch, makeup artist Alisha Noon (the Anastasia of Vancouver) can find the best shape for your face. You can also score the latest in accessories including cow-friendly (non-leather) handbags from Mimi & Marge and local bling from Lolo Jewellery. 103-1120 Hamilton Street, 604-642-2294.
How to Winterize Your Lips
You wouldn’t let your precious car go without a winter tuneup. So why let your lips take a beating from blowing winds and cooler temperatures.
Here are some tips to make sure you can easily wear the hottest lip colors of the season.
Celebrities Added to Final Days of Vancouver 2010 Olympic Torch Relay
If you’re visiting downtown Vancouver on Friday morning (February 12th) and think you just saw Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger carrying the Olympic torch, your imagination is not running wild. The star of The Terminator and the California legislature will be making an appearance as an official Olympic torch bearer as the relay hits the Stanley Park Seawall walkway just after 7 am PST.
Fans of Michael Buble can see the singer carrying the Olympic torch in Vancouver on Thursday, February 11th along Pacific Street from Howe to Richards at approximately 8:00 pm PST.
Haven’t We Been Here Before
Jake crosses the country to meet the families of Gia, Ali, Tenley, and Vienna. He thinks all the drama is over but is it just about to heat up again?
New York, New York: Jake and Gia take a romantic ride down the Hudson River where Jake
plays photographer and psychoanalyst. He wonders about Gia’s past relationships. She tells
Jake about a “bad guy” who cheated on her and her last boyfriend (the professional baseball
player?) who she fought with all the time.
A Song You Can Believe in
Nikki Yanofsky may not be a household name yet, but the singer soon will be with the release of the song I Believe for the Vancouver 2010 Games. The 16-year old prodigy has been well received in jazz venues for several years, and now the inspirational Olympic tune is sure to bring the Montreal native plenty of mainstream attention.
The song was composed by award-‑winning Canadian composer, Stephan Moccio who has written songs for Céline Dion, Josh Groban, and Sarah Brightman. Moccio collaborated on the lyrics with Alan Frew of Glass Tiger. Hailed as a young Ella Fitzgerald, Yanofsky was the clear choice of the co-writers to sing I Believe: “Alan and I were very passionate about her voice from the beginning. We really want to see a young girl represented and Canada to be introduced to a new voice.”
Let the Games Begin!
If you’re not a football fan, tune in with millions of other non-sporty types to the sixth consecutive year of the Animal Planet Puppy Bowl.
This year’s lineup features 20 puppy players who will take to a miniature indoor football field to compete in a showdown of cuteness. You can watch the live action as puppies rough and tumble with each other (and some toys) while demonstrating athletic excellence. To maintain sportsdoglike conduct, a referee will oversee puppy fouls and penalties like “unnecessary ruffness.”
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Sporty Accessories from Chanel
With the Super Bowl just around the corner, you may need an extra pigskin for a quick pickup game during half time. If your stocks are in the black, Chanel has the perfect designer football for you at $195.
What’s unique about a Chanel football? A Channel logo, of course.
The black and white colors of this sports accessory also set it apart from the brown and white markings of the football you’ll see for the upcoming Super Bowl.
Sports Action Pose or Sexualized Pose?
Usually, it’s the annual swimsuit issue of Sports Illustrated that raises eyebrows. The center of the firestorm this time is the cover shot of US skier, Lindsey Vonn, two-time World Cup Champion on the Winter Olympics preview issue.
The controversy surrounds the pose of the skier, who is bent over in what some critics call a “sexualized” position. Others contend the cover focuses too much on Vonn’s appearance (sophisticated makeup and flowing hair) which detracts from her athletic abilities.
Lightweight Cream for Noticeably Thicker Hair
Now that extensions are available to the masses, the race is on for thicker, fuller hair. If you’re not up for extension tricks ‘n tracks, Full Thickening Cream from Living Proof may be your best bet for more fullness and body.
Flat hair is the result of fine hair that lays flat, one on top of the other. Full Thickening Cream is a lightweight formula with a new technology, called Poly Beta Amino Ester-1, that creates thickening points on each strand. With volume lasting throughout the day, fans of the unique bounce technology gush about the natural movement and shape they get from the cream.
Aloe Vera Based Eye Makeup Remover
With beauty trends like smoky eyes and winged eyeliner, you need a gentle makeup remover that can whisk away even the most stubborn makeup. The Green Beaver Eye Make-up Remover with natural emollients thoroughly removes all traces of eye makeup from clumpy mascara to thick eyeliner without irritation.
Suitable for sensitive skin, the Green Beaver Eye Make-up Remover is a unique lotion with a calming blend of Aloe Vera and Vitamin E to condition the eye area and strengthen lashes. Natural emollients derived from the seeds of various plants dissolve makeup without over-drying.
Just squeeze a small amount of the eye makeup remover from the tube on a cotton pad and gently swipe away. Eye makeup comes off easily without tugging or pulling that can age delicate skin. If you love the cool and clean feeling you get from this makeup remover, go ahead and multi-task by removing facial makeup as well.
Hats that Make a Big Flap
They may be the hat of choice in rugged frontiers like the Yukon and Siberia, but trapper hats are a new find in chilly urban centers this winter.
Perfect for the current frigid temperatures across the globe, this stylish accessory is warming up celebrities like Rihanna, Elle MacPherson, and Lily Allen.
Trapper hats not only keep you warm (around 10 per cent of body heat is lost through the head in cold weather), the sassy hat with ear flaps can be the centerpiece of your outerwear.
It’s not the Sex Appeal, it’s the Heart Appeal
Jake is taking heat for eliminating four contestants last week. Will he step it up for all of the contestants in romantic San Francisco? Or, will the rivalry between the contestants take center stage?
What’s Your Fortune: Jake first picks Tenley to join him on a tour of Chinatown. The couple travel in style (on a private trolley) while they sample the sights and the local food. They visit a fortune cookie factory where they write their fortunes to be revealed later.
At the Coit Tower, Jake quizzes Tenley over dinner about her marriage and divorce. Tenly wonders about pilots and their faithfulness. Jake answers in pilot code: “Cheating is a matter of choice.” They open up their fortune cookies which both read: Kiss me. Aw!
