Lipstick Lifestyle

Would you be able to air dry all of your laundry, learn shorthand to reduce paper waste or forgo take-out for the sake of green living? Vanessa Farquharson, author and journalist for the National Post in Toronto, did just that on her yearlong quest to lessen her ecological footprint. She tackled one new green change every day for an entire year - a leap year. (more…)

We love summer. Why? Because it means patio season. And, patio season means partaking in a delicious beverage or two - like the Mojito.

Here is a tasty variation of the ever popular Mojito that we think you’ll enjoy.

Ingredients:
2 parts ABSOLUT VODKA
1 part raw sugar syrup
Soda water
1 Orange or red grapefruit
1 Lemon
Mint leaves

Directions:
Muddle mint leaves, lemon and orange slices gently with sugar in a rocks glass
Add ice and 2 oz. ABSOLUT vodka and stir
Top up with soda water
Garnish with an orange and lemon wedge, and top with a sprig of mint

Simply refreshing!

Bartender secret: Roll and lightly squeeze citrus fruit before pressing it in order to get out more juice.

ABSOLUT VODKA
www.absolut.ca
Available at your local liquor store

We are delighted to tell you that our favourite chain store from the U.S. has made its way to Toronto. Anthropologie is full of clothes, beauty products, books and home items. Each unique item will add whimsy and fun to your home or wardrobe.

Located in the new Shops at Don Mills – Don Mills Road and Lawrence Avenue East. It is fitting that this urban chic shop opened in Toronto’s newest open-air mall. (more…)

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Would you like to win a laptop? LG is running a contest to find a name for their X120 mini-laptop. Three of these cute little guys will be awarded to the contestants who come up with the most popular, most creative, and most stylish names.  We have of course entered the contest.  Our names are LG Trend and the LG Freedom Notebook.

We feel that the LG X120 might be the ultimate mobile companion for us gals on the go. With a 10” LED backlit screen, built-in wireless connectivity, and weighing just 1.26 kg, this mini laptop is always ready to go, and ready to play.

The contest runs until June 10, 2009 and is open to residents of Canada (excluding Quebec) who are of 16 years of age or older.

www.lg.ca/whatchamacallit

Get a glimpse into Kat Von D’s world - the well known star of TLC’s number one rated show, “LA INK.” This Guinness World Record setting tattoo artist shares her life, work and passion with us in her first book, High Voltage Tattoo. (more…)