tilt-a-twirl

As soon as I saw the ad campaign for Kate Spade's new fragrance, "Twirl", I was immediately mesmerized. It's a beautiful snapshot, playing on the retro vibe so popular right now, but tempered with a modern feel. Check it out:



This isn't some generic perfume ad with a man and a woman half naked on a beach- it tells a story. A glamourous one at that. It might not be revolutionary, but it had me intrigued enough to march into The Bay to see if the scent was as good as the campaign.

And after seeing Britney Spear's latest ad for her new fragrance, "Radiance", I fully welcome an ad that draws me in rather than one that forces me away- enter Britney:



What is up with the cheesiness? Why is Britney walking on water? And why the tacky, ghetto fab bottle?
I can't be bothered to decode. I bet it stinks too, like some cheap perfume that Shopper's Drug Mart sells for $19.99 and tries to trick us into buying even though we know we're being duped into it but we can't help it because it's only $19.99!!!

You know how at perfume counters they tell you to sniff coffee beans to neutralize the scents you've been smelling? Consider the clip below my version of online coffee beans, and rid yourself of the stank that is Britney Spears' Radiance ad campaign. Enjoy!

i want to be the only girl (in these clothes)

Rihanna's video for Only Girl (In The World) is out! The song is ok and the concept for the video is nothing we haven't seen before. BUT, the video is stunning to watch. It features shots of Rihanna traipsing around in beautiful open landscapes while dancing and singing in drop-dead gorgeous clothing. For me, the wardrobe choices and styling are what make this video unforgettable. Her clothing is clean, feminine and pretty and they complement her persona in the video. The whole thing reminds me a Vogue editorial shoot that could have taken place in the '90s. Watch it now:

why is food so good?

I can't stop watching the Food Network! I've always been a fan, but lately I can't turn it off. It's actually kind of pathetic, because some days I've been watching for so long that the programs start to loop again. Crazy!  If I watched Throwdown with Bobby Flay earlier that day and the same episode comes on again after a few hours, I'll probably still watch it. Like maybe if I watch it again, I can pray for a different outcome. Maybe the second time around, Bobby will pull through and make the better cioppino, hands down. Like the judges will change their mind and realize that the chipotles and the adobe sauce really does work well in every dish. If only!

I even enjoy watching Diners, Drive-ins and Dives, even though the host, Guy Fieri, kind of grosses me out. He's always hacking away at some huge piece of meat, sweating and grunting until he manages to choke out his " that's money" seal of approval. Despite this, he is pretty entertaining and you have to admire his gusto.

Guy Fieri loves his job

Being a proud Canadian, I've got to show love to the Canadian programs as well. Chef at Home star Michael Smith nails it everytime ( even without a recipe-extra points!) with his simple yet hearty home-cooked fare. Chuck Hughes of Chuck's Day Off is in a league all of his own, he is that good. My all-time favourite was The Main with Anthony Sedlak, but I don't think his program runs anymore. Regardless, the man could whip up a mouth-watering meal in no time flat. He is also quite easy on the eyes...you feel me??

So kudos to the Food Network producers-they sure know what they are doing because they've got me hooked.