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Need a little motivation to get your body moving? Nintendo may have just the answer for you, with their new Personal Trainer: Walking game ($60, futureshop.ca) which aims to turn all of your daily movements into an interactive and fun experience. Read the rest of this entry »
I have a confession to make that some sport enthusiasts may shudder at: I’ve run, biked, and played in the same sneakers for eight years. And though they served me well in my high school cross country days, they’ve recently been pushed aside to make way for a new, flashier sneaker–the Nike LunarGlide+ (available July 1, $150, nike.com). With neon orange trim that almost glows, these lightweight shoes are decidedly cooler than the dingy sneaks I have sitting at home. But what really sets them apart is how they feel. Read the rest of this entry »
Photography by Cylla von Tiedemann
With a Toronto summer on the horizon, any chance to escape the stifling heat and smog of the city should not be passed up. For those looking to breathe a little easier after a sweltering, stressful day, Passport to Prana, internationally-known instructor YuMee Chung’s four-year-old yoga marketing concept, is once again offering an amazing deal that relaxes and revitalizes. Read the rest of this entry »
Photography by Setareh Sarmadi
Amye Kurson understands the style-savvy sporty set’s quandary–how to combine fashion, function and a hint of girlie without having to lug around a musty, plain-Jane duffle bag? After identifying this void in the athletic accessories market, Kurson founded Ame & Lulu, a line of feminine, flirty gear that now has everything from golf bags and club covers to jewellery pouches and everyday totes. Read the rest of this entry »
There are certain health-related chores we’re all repeatedly told to do, but how many of us actually do them? Exercise? Check. Lots of water and veggies? Check. Flossing? Occasionally. At-home breast exam? Never. For the latter I’m definitely not alone and a new handheld device is aiming to change that by making self-exams easier. Read the rest of this entry »
Photo via Charity Buzz
Style mavens with a social conscience (and cash to spare) take note: you too can make like Anna and eye up the lust-worthy clothes and accessories of New York Fashion Week through oversized shades. The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights is auctioning off a day at the tents with Vogue’s editor-at-large André Leon Talley on charitybuzz.com. Read the rest of this entry »
In an age of recession-spurred frugality, you’d think luxury items would claim almost faux pas status. But while DIYs and grunge-inspired looks reign on style blogs and downtown streets, the online luxe market is still going strong, with sites like Net-a-Porter’s sister site The Outnet (theoutnet.com) and Gilt Groupe (gilt.com) offering designer goods at reduced prices. Calgary’s Karen Hamilton has carved her own niche in this growing market Read the rest of this entry »
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