Lipstick Lifestyle

What are your excuses for not exercising? Do lack of sleep, lack of energy or bad weather sound familiar?

Nintendo is changing the way we view fitness by introducing us to Wii Fit. It combines fitness and fun. All you need are a Wii, a TV and the special Wii Balanced Board - a precisely engineered board that senses both weight and shifts in movement and balance.

There are four training modes that target the body’s core: yoga, balance games, strength training and aerobics. And from there you can take part in 40 fun and physical activities.

Wii Fit begins by analyzing your fitness level via your body mass index and then tracks your progress, each time you partake in Wii exercise. You can set goals, check your Wii Fit Age and even make a little virtual person that looks like you.

We had great fun bouncing a virtual soccer ball off our head and pretending we were an Olympic ski jumper. What will you try - virtual snowboarding, twirling a virtual hula hoop or taking part in a virtual step aerobics class?

Nintendo
www.nintendo.com
Available at The Bay, Best Buy, Sears and Target

We love New York City. And no matter if it’s for 24 hours or for a week (heavenly!) jump in and don’t expect to get any sleep!

GETTING AROUND
NYC is definitely a walking city, but don’t hesitate to take transit – its affordable, clean and safe, and when the taxis disappear from 4-6pm, it’s the best option to get downtown.

SLEEP
The Gramercy Park Hotel is old-style NYC mixed with modern flourishes in a boutique hotel. W Hotel Midtown is a sleek bargain for a great locale mid-Manhattan. For budget conscious, subscribe to Quikbook for its weekly hotel deals newsletter.

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We love summer and the hot weather and the cute clothes that come with it, but sometimes a tank top just doesn’t cut it as your outfit of choice. That’s why we’re loving this flirty little blouse from H&M (available in sizes 2-12). It adds a certain breeziness to your wardrobe with it’s ruffled cap-sleeve, pretty bow tie and delicate buttons.

It’s the perfect piece to take you from an office meeting to cocktails on the patio after work. Pair it with jeans or a cute pencil skirt and you’ll be sure to turn heads with your summer glow and easy breezy style.

And isn’t purple a royal colour?

H&M
www.HM.com
Available at H&M stores across North America or online at www.HM.com