Mork and Mindy

In a half-sleep mode, I was getting ready for the gym the other day and happened to catch a few minutes of the old (late 70s to early 80s) sitcom Mork and Mindy. I realize that I miss sitcoms - the innocense of them...with the bad one-liners and the seemingly easiness of complex relationships. Like, he was a martian? Really? Priceless. Before 'reality' tv and the self-depricating themes of more recent sitcoms (like, Friends), shows like Mork and Mindy had a HUGE imagination shown in the trappings of everyday life. Check out this epi (shown in five parts on youtube, only two have been posted) how it mentions very quickly some of the major issues that plague us today - and the source for many commercials on CNN - energy conservation and prescription pills. Ha!

The Elephant in the Room

Let's talk about it.
I absolutely love costume jewellery. I always seem to need just ONE more wooden bangle, silver stud set or statement necklace. I can never seem to quench my over zealous thirst for more and more accessories. I really feel it was makes an outfit. This summer, I told myself I would experiment more with belts...from the big and bold to the tiny and ornate. But I stumbled upon this website pnkElephant.com and proclaimed I will stick to the evils (bangles, necklaces,earrings) that I know. Wow! Each piece funky and unique, colourful and playful. My faves include this LOVE ring and this tiny spike-multi metallic cuff. Hot.

Oh, Bill...

Did She?

Ummmm...Tracy? Can we tawk?

The other night, I was flipping through channels and stopped when I noticed one of the hosts of Canadian infotainment show Etalk looking kinda...different. You know the kind of different when you're not really sure what the 'it' is? A tan? Newly shaped eyebrows? Dreadful frosted lipstick? What? I'm trying so hard not to have any judgement whatsoever on my girl Tracy if she did indeed have a lil work done. Not just because it is non of my business but because I really like Tracy. I loved watching her on the early days of Canadian urban programming as a MuchMusic vj - with her huge hoop silver earrings, army hat and bright red lips.

I remember when she was a judge on the reality show for MuchMusic's next VJ - I was in awe with her post-baby gorgeousness. She looked like she snacked on vitamins and orgasms. But now with this difference I'm wondering if this look is the 'under-the-knife' kind. Hmmmmmm...

Asha

How You Wear Down There!

How much angst do you have for the dreaded bikini wax? Beauty is pain, right? Well maybe not....so much. A friend of mine sent me an article on the Hard Bikini Wax bikini treatment. Apparently, it is easier on the skin than the traditional gut wrenching bikini wax. The treatment is designed with those who are prone to ingrown hairs and overall sensitive skin - promises of ease because of the absence of strip removal. The wax itself hardens and then taken off. Interesting...

I told some of my girls of my GEE Beauty experience a few months ago. It was wonderful. The Rosedale spa offers an array of bikini line treatments (think veggazled!) and facials that have adorable names like Give Me Some Air . The place is very clean and the ambience calming. The next time you and your friends want to indulge in some pampering...this is the place for you.

Asha

xoxo :)

Cleanses Gone Clear!

Lately, I've been hearing a lot about different concoctions that people are doing all with the effort to cleanse out the system. For a long time I thought that cleanses were reserved for celebrities like Madonna and Gwenyth or the very body concious. More recently, I am hearing more and more people participating in different cleanses to drop pounds quickly. When Beyonce had raved about dropping pounds quickly for a movie role, I first heard of Master Cleanse. One of the blogs that I frequent Trinidad Carnival Diary , gives a detailed account of when she tried it just before the two days that require one to wear almost nothing! Who could blame her, right? Then last Friday, I recieved an email about ,Total Cleanse a delivery juice cleanse service that prides itself on being a moderate and delicious way to detoxify your bod. While I enjoy reading and hearing about the trial of these cleanses they never really appeal to me...I know that quick pounds off means quicker pounds back on. Also, I love food way too much! Just the thought of going without for 12 days makes me weak. I hit the gym HARD so that I can enjoy a plethora of palettables :)
One of my aunts, however, did put me onto a parsley drink that is meant to cleanse the liver Not that I really thought, my liver needed cleansing per se, but I am trying to get more greens into my diet so I thought, why not? It was all very simple. Boil a bunch of parsely, and keep the water from the contents of the pot in a bottle refrigerated. Then, once a day, drink a cup of it until finished. The method advises enough for about 10 days. My cleanse went on for 12 days because I forgot about it for two days. Anyhoo, the first day I found it hard to like. The following day and thereafter, I drank the parsley water with a lot of ice and that seemed to help me tolerate it better.
After the twelve days were up, I didn't feel any different whatsoever but I did feel a sense of accomplishment. Yay me! I know I didn't do a drastic cleanse, but I couldn't help but thinking, this whole ting ain all dat. But THEN!...came the compliments! In four days, 3 people asked what I had been using on my skin, how come I'm glowing and if I just came back from vacation? Yes! But I didn't do anything different, I thought. Wait. Could it really be? While cleansing my liver I (better) cleansed my face? Score! It could also be that the sun is out a lot more and my vitamin D deprived body is finally getting what it craves. I dunno. But this couldn't hurt my beauty regimen now could it? Vanity be dammed...I'm onto this parsley cleanse :)


xoxo

Asha :)

Everythings Like.... Lychee

Spring has me in the mood (more than usual) for things whimsical, light and sugary!

Yesterday me and some of my besties went for brunch, a movie and then drinks. It was a fab day of 'liming'. While at brunch one of my girls asked our server for some lychee tea. Unfortunately, the restaurant (MILESTONES - get the spinach and feta omellette when you go there - yum!) doesn't carry this tea. I, however, quickly made the mental note that I will someday try it. It just sounds heavenly. I've always loved the fruit, introduced to me by my Mum YEARS ago on our frequent jaunts to China Town. We always had the canned version in the house but I truly looked forward to us getting the fresh version too.

After our movie we decided to get a few drinks at yet another restaurant (MOXIES). There, two of my girlfriends ordered lychee martinis. I felt for something refreshing so I got my often go to drink, a mohito. Although after sampling their lychee martinis I was sorry I didn't get the same....divine!

Today I needed a break from writing press releases and hearing my office mate send her "honey" kisses via the phone, so I mosied on over to Sephora for a little beauty fun. And what did I discover? One of my favourite brands, FRESH, carries a Lychee Eau de Parfum!! One quick spritz in the air and I declared, "I must have this"! I was going to get the small rollerball size for my clutch but then opted for the 1 oz. spray because I loved it that much and thought it would look sweet on my vanity.

I was telling a friend about lychee popping up everywhere and then she told me that MAC carries a Lychee Luxe lipglass . Truth be told, I am more of a lip gelee kind of gal but I do like to stick to a theme. Next time I am in there I will give my lips this sweet treat.



xoxo



Asha