Wednesday, 21 November 2012

current staples

current staples

I've recently switched up some of my previously mentioned diet staples. I'm saying no to many of my faves, under the advice of a trusted health practitioner, who did a series of tests on me since I seem to have the symptoms of IBS...

Bye, bye: Coffee, wheat, cows milk, red meat, soy, oats, corn, barley, rye, spelt, citrus fruit (except lemon), kamut, yams, flax seeds, garlic, onions, kidney beans and last, but certainly not least... ALCOHOL.

Hello: brown rice, greens (spring mix, spinach, etc), cocoa, tea, avocado, almonds (blanched only), almond milk, berries, fish, chicken, sprouted beans, eggs and goat cheese (which I am struggling to get into).

I've been sticking to this (with the exception of a couple tiny doses) for a month and a half, and I've never felt better! My stomach feels like it has healed a great deal, and is no longer irritated and in pain. Hopefully it will heal enough to be able to handle some of those foods (and drinks!) again. I am going for a follow up early December... so my fingers are crossed!

For info on the lady I go to (Cheryn Donaldson, aka- miracle worker), go to www.bodymindconnection.net. I don't know that I should be telling you about her, since it already takes a couple months to get an appointment LOL ;). I can't even begin to describe what she does (muscle testing, acupressure, kinesiology, holistic medicine and nutrition etc). She's helped me, and people I know, with food sensitivities, skin disorders, emotional issues, goal setting, decision-making and stress management. 

Basically, she can get to the root problem instead of pills and quick fixes. That's what it's all about in my books.

PS- I'll post some new recipes soon!

Saturday, 17 November 2012

Model Crush: Magdalena Frackowiak

Born in Poland in 1984, Magdalena started modeling at the age of 16 and hit it big in the international scene in 2006. She has landed tons of huge shows (including Victoria's Secret) and many campaigns such as Ralph Lauren, Alessandro Dell'Acqua, Lanvin, Jimmy Choo and Louis Vuitton. She is currently #23 in the Top 50 on Models.com. 

For me, she's always a stand-out on the runway, and I am in awe of most of her editorial work. She seems to be able to adapt so well, sometimes in awkward looks, as a classic beauty or all out sex-symbol. The makings of an amazing model!




  












Monday, 12 November 2012

holiday-sweater

holiday-sweater

I'm currently cold and in the mood for Christmas-y, Holiday sweaters. The types that were in those cheesy Christmas photos back in the day, or something that an Alpine ski bunny would sport. I love mixing it up with something a bit dressier, like a skirt or layered over a blouse, chambray or demin shirt.

I think H&M wins in this category, for best selection and value. So many stores don't really have any of these styles. Here is a selection from H&M, all $29.95-$34.95:


Items in collage (click for links):
Chunky knit cardigan
$51 - asos.com



Chunky knit sweater
$45 - asos.com


Chunky knit sweater
$45 - asos.com


Sweater
canada.forever21.com


Forever 21 knit top
forever21.com


Skirt
asos.com


Thursday, 8 November 2012

super-model skin

super-model skin

I often wonder how a model's skin survives a fashion week. Show after show, make up on, make up off, over and over again. It seems pretty brutal! I did a little research, and while there are tons of different products they use, these were some of the most common or popular for both models and makeup artists.



Here are some more of their personal tricks and favourite products:


  • Daria Werbowy washes her face with lemon juice and Kate Moss washes her face with warm milk.
  • Cindy Crawford gets facials and microdermabrasion bi-monthly.
  • Not all models use expensive products! Karlie Kloss swears by Ponds Cold Cream, Cara Delevigne uses Nivea Creme nightly and Jessica Stam loves Neutrogena Liquid Facial Cleansing Formula.
  • Anja Rubik uses Clinique 7-Day Scrub Cream to exfoliate daily.
  • Liu Wen drinks a lot of water, and orange juice for vitamin C.
  • Lily Aldridge uses her Clarisonic with Cetaphil to remove her makeup. 
  • Miranda Kerr takes Tahitian Noni Juice, and uses coconut and rosehip oils to help give her skin a natural glow.
  • Many models, including Cara Delevigne and Lily Donaldson, mentioned that they love "Simple" brand face wipes (which are very affordable and now available in Canada).
  • Pat McGrath relies on SK-II Brightening Derm Revival Masks on models before applying makeup at shows.
  • Charlotte Tibury uses Guerlain Aqua Day Comfort Cream to prep skin.
  • Tom Pecheux mixes Rodin Olio Lusso with Estée Lauder DayWear Advanced Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant Creme and Idealist Even Skintone Illuminator to make model's skin glow for shows.
  • Oh, and if a model gets a bad pimple before an important show, she might opt to get a cortisone cream, or even injection, from a doctor :s. 

Overall Faves, in collage, available through these links:
Sk ii
sephora.com


Estée lauder
nordstrom.com


Carmex
$7.65 - colette.fr


Face care
$2.06 - superdrug.com


Sk ii
saksfifthavenue.com


La mer
barneys.com


Nivea
$4.71 - nelly.com


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