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Fabulous Finds at the Clothing Show
Hey ya’ll
One of the great things about summer approaching is the spring/summer clothing show in Toronto, held at the Queen Elizabeth Building in the EX grounds.
I was there all weekend and I stumbled across so many lovely boutiques and booths, I pretty much wanted to buy everything!
FOOD – Now I had known Mark Pollard for a few years now and dreamed of his Sprucewood Shortbread cookies and I was so happy to see that they were at the Clothing show!
Many years ago he had come up with the idea that shortbread could be unique, savory snacks. Nowadays in the Sprucewood line Mark has 9 different flavors, my favorites are Maple, Dark chocolate, Lemon Zest and Rosemary Cheese.
Mark’s shortbread cookies were so good that they were featured in the Ontario Pavilion at the Vancouver Olympic Games!! Ever the gentleman Mark said “It’s a great honour for a company our size”
If you have a cocktail party or just a general craving for something delicious, check out Sprucewood Shortbread cookies at fine food shops, grocery stores and regional winery tasting retail rooms. or HERE www.sprucewoodbrands.comFASHION – I feel that feathers in accessory designs are so great and IN right now and it was perfect that I ran into Christine Hart of HartBoutique. www.hartboutique.com
At her booth she had so many different styles of feather earrings and she explained to me that they were all collected from roosters in a humane and dignified way. Now that’s what i call conscious fashion.
Christine, who is just the sweetest person told me that her vision and mission for her company is to “be Gorgeous and be Giving.” A portion of the profits are given to micro-fiance charities so women in developing countries can have the chance to start their own business. Not only are her products beautiful but her mission is something I can definitely support.
So ladies! The next time you see someone walking by with KA POW eye catching feather earrings and you feel that you may want them too… Go and get a pair from HartBoutique and support a great cause!xoxo
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@ULuvkaVodka or nothing
I discovered 2 beautiful, hypnotic and artful things this week. One is the House of Balloons by the sultry songster who goes by TheWeekndXO from Toronto and the other is U’Luvka Vodka from Poland. They are both extremely special to me: not the way a rainbow makes you smile but more like how a rainy storm makes you feel introspective, calm and content. Beautiful things know no boundaries.
U’Luvka vodka is a catch to one’s eyes. The twisted glass teardrop shaped bottle stands out as a work of art and beauty representing the synergy between male and female, while the ancient alchemical glyph logo combines symbols for man, woman, sun and moon . The alchemical history of the brand can be traced back to the Polish Royal Court of 1606, and these historical values underpin U’Luvka as a “modern brand with ancient roots”.
For U’Luvka is the zenith of ultra premium vodka, inspired by the 17th Century Polish Royal Court. In 1603 King Sigismund III of Poland commissioned the famous alchemist Sendivogius to develop a vodka of the finest purity and quality that could be enjoyed by his royal court all night long, yet leaving them feeling good with just pleasant memories the next day!
But U’Luvka is much more than just gorgeous on the eye • it is probably the most appealing vodka you will ever taste, translated into a deliciously elegant and smooth texture, with fresh and clean floral notes. It’s lightly buttery with impressive sweet, savoury and spicy flavours, aniseed freshness and a long vibrant grain finish, which will tease and please the most demanding connoisseurs.
Elegance and quality have won U’luvka countless international awards, including ‘Best Vodka’ and ‘Master for Packaging and Design’. Hence U’luvka has a guaranteed special place in the shelves of the swankiest bars, clubs and restaurants in the world. From Ski resorts in the Swiss Alps to the busy trendy cocktail bars in London, U’Luvka is a favourite, shaken or stirred.
So look out for U’Luvka while you’re travelling and propose a toast to ‘Friendship, Love and Pleasure’. U’Luvka is available as a 70cl signature bottle, a magnum, or as a gift set with a pair of traditional ‘legless’ glasses and a cocktail recipe book. Coming soon: Look out for U’Luvka’s Friendship, Love and Pleasure Travel Box containing a 10cl miniature, two legless glasses and cocktail recipe book • the perfect gift!
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Tonight in Toronto
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Super Skin Makeover With @Clarisonic
For my early birthday present, my girl Amanada hooked me up with a Clarisonic Mia. I had no idea what this was even though I have seen it in Sephora and in magazines. I have never really had problems with my skin but the New York city summer heat coupled with my impromptu sleep over at his place definitely created more blemishes than I like.
Beauty products are no longer just lipstick, powder and paint! Technology like the Clarisonic has taking cleansing to a whole new level. This is a hand held deep pore cleanser that is RECHARGEABLE, WATER PROOF and reveals beautiful skin in 1 minute. How you ask? Well the smart people who made Sonicare toothbrush invented this to remove makeup, and minimize pores and improve tone and texture.
I’m in love with my Clarisonic! How will I ever go back to a muslin cloth or a lil scrubby loofah?
Here are some fun facts
1. 6x more makeup removal than manual cleansing
2. 61% greater absorption of Vitamin C after use
3. moves over 300x per second (woah!)
Like it hand held mini car wash ha ha
This is a beauty must have for everyone! Check it out at Sephora or @clarisonic on Twitter 🙂
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Glorias Grand Meltdown
I went to Glorias yesterday, for those who are not familiar with Glorias Restaurant,They offer a new alternative to Tex-Mex cuisine with a dash of Salvadoran flavor. So i went to go see Hangover 2 yesterday (Which by the way i highly recommend 🙂 Before the movie some friends and i went to Glorias for some food and adult drinks. Well i started out smart and had a Mango Margarita at first, then somehow i made the biggest mistake in my life by ordering the drink you see above called ‘Gloria’s Grand Meltdown’
Its components are: A Big 16 OZ frozen sangria swirl with a shot of grand marnier on top (They say a shot, but it tasted like 5 honestly:)
If your ever here, its a must you try this bad boy out and do not say i did NOT warn you ;)…3309 Esperanza Crossing suite 100
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Saroop Bharwani is the Co-Founder of United Front Clothing. With iconic pieces like “Keys to the City”, we just had to get to know him a little bit better.
City you live in: Toronto, Canada
If there was a theme song in your life, it would be:“Be” – Common
What is the best advice you can give to young entrepreneurs?Be Persistent and Adaptable. The great idea you believe in and work so hard for will likely not be the same idea you end up succeeding with.
What do you think is the key to being successful?Always keep your end goal and purpose in mind to stay on course. The path to achieving ones dream is a bumpy road full of curves and roadblocks, and in order to get past the difficult times, practice the art of perseverance.
What is your favorite quote that keeps you motivated?“Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration.” – Thomas A. EdisonIf you want to win the T-Shirt, Tweet @UnitedFront_UF Gimme the shirt off your back! @heydoyou
