Precious Hearts fundraising Dinner & Gala
April 5, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
Only Cupid was missing on Feb. 12, 2010, when The Precious Hearts fundraising dinner and auction gala inspired love at the Venetian Banquet & Hospitality Centre. In commemoration of beloved leaders Read more
Local Talent Delivers
April 5, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
On Jan. 10th, 2010, Vaughan residents Mark Pagliaroli and Antonio Ienco celebrated the successful premiere of their film Genesis, a story which is set three years after a nuclear world war. Audiences intently tuned into the story of character David Orwell, an officer whose duty is to shelter a group of small-town innocent civilians from a gang of criminals. Along with directors Pagliaroli and Ienco, actors Eli Martyr, Lina Franci and Christina Frondella worked long and hard over the course of two years to produce this mind-captivating film. Read more
Brainchild
April 5, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
Police officers Lisa and Jarrod Boon were overjoyed when they became the parents of a beautiful healthy girl on Feb. 18, 2009. But just four months after Suri Olivia Boon was born, she was diagnosed with ATRT, a form of aggressive malignant brain tumour. “We just couldn’t believe it. We never asked why it was happening, Read more
Valentini Continues Cystic Fibrosis Support
April 5, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
Love was in the air on Feb. 17th, 2010. Guests schmoozed at Six Degrees Event Centre for the annual Valentini event, enjoying delectable hors d’oeuvres and delicious cocktails. Ticket purchases were sealed with generous intentions, as proceeds went to supporting cystic fibrosis research and treatment. To top this tender night off with the spirit of love, Oscar-styled gift bags were handed out to each and every guest. Read more
Beauty — Day and Night Coverage
April 5, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under Beauty
Nighttime — Make yourself dazzle, even in the darkness.
Anna Sui Moisture Rich Fluid Foundation
Give your face a flawless finish for a successful night out on the town.
Yves Rocher Eye Shadow and Mascara
Let your eyes stand out and illuminate even the darkest room with this sultry, smoky toned eye shadow palette and mascara.
Halle – Pure Orchid
Feel exotic, feminine and desirable throughout the evening with Pure Orchid, the latest fragrance from Halle Berry. Read more
Power of Women Exchange
April 5, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under People & Places
The Toronto Power of Women Exchange kicked off the year with its newest chapter: Toronto East. Sweet ladies delved in delicious delights at a cocktail reception, held at Blue Danube Conference Hall prior to the trade show for businessmen and businesswomen. Over 200 leading professionals gathered around to network and support speakers Tina Dezsi and Lia Bandola. The trade show was a hit – inspiring women from all over the world to reach for the stars. www.powe.ca
Jennifer Cohen — Unleash your Inner Rock Star
April 5, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under Health
Jennifer Cohen is a health, fitness and lifestyle expert who has trained a wide range of people, from working men and single mothers, to Hollywood’s Keanu Reeves, Gabrielle Union and some of the Playboy Playmates. Cohen has written a book filled with on-the-go daily workout routines that can be done in your home, office or even while you’re out shopping.
No Gym Required: Unleash Your Inner Rock Star, teaches a reader to think outside the box when it comes to everyday routines and environmental challenges. The message Cohen is trying to get out is that “everything you need is right around you if you can just learn to use it.”
The book kicks with tips and tricks, including stacking books or magazines as a platform on which to do lunges, using Read more
Fitness and Nutrition Tips
April 5, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under Health
1: There are so many different ways to take our workouts to the next level but we seem to get stuck in the same routine. Take some time to really explore all that your health club has to offer. Why not try a new kind of exercise that you don’t usually do to get different muscles working? A little push can make a big difference. www.elementsfitnesstoronto.com
2: In-home personal training could be a fast and effective way to get results. Having someone come to you means a hassle-free, no-excuses solution to your workout woes. www.puremotivationfitness.com
3: The most common mistake made by most trainees is under-eating. Muscle needs to be fed the proper nutrients. Skipping meals or not eating at least your basic metabolic requirements Read more
Bodylogix Supplements
April 5, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under Health
The myriad fitness regimes and supplements on the market, combined with frantic schedules, can make it difficult to find safe and effective, personalized health products.
A name that has provided the public with many of their healthcare needs over the years has now introduced the latest in innovative fitness. Shoppers Drug Mart has teamed up with Bodylogix to unveil a comprehensive line of healthy supplements that are tailored to busy businessmen, businesswomen, and parents on the go.
Bodylogix helps bring fitness into the future. By purchasing Bodylogix supplements at any Shoppers Drug Mart location, you also gain free access to www.bodylogix.com, where an online personal trainer and nutritionist will start a customized health and Read more
What Men Want — Hot New Fashion
April 5, 2010 by City Life Staff
Filed under Fashion
Not only is this season a time for blooming new life, it’s an excuse to embrace some hot, new fashion.
▶A classic designer T-shirt is a spring wardrobe must-have. Strut your stuff in one from Canadian fashion line HardiHood Clothing. www.hardihoodclothing.com
▶Let sophistication wrap around your neck with this sterling silver marine link chain from Ben Moss Jewellers. www.benmoss.com
▶With a slogan that reads “I am what you are not,” Hardihood Clothing promotes uniqueness and individualism with its edgy urban wear. www.hardihoodclothing.com
▶ A mix of black onyx and stainless steel, this cross pendant gives wearable strength. Read more