Bikini & Lingerie Fashion Show at the SupperClub Amsterdam

Thank you:
Photography : Ron Stam & Ralph Lemarechal
Lingerie & Swimwear : Carol Malony,Caffe,Lybethras,Rygy,Aqua Di Lara,Salt Swimwear,Miranda M
Choreography : Styling Amsterdam PR
Make-up :Make-up and hair: Esther Dijkman Make-up Artist & Hairstylist
Make-up: Gloria Babic - de Veer
Make-up: Natalia Kustarjo
Hair: Dominique Vleer WINNAAR Hairfashion Award 2008& Newcomer of the Year' bij Coiffure award 2009 and Gerben Ton
DJ:Hero de Janeiro
Models:Chantal,Monique,Cyntia,Natasja,Rhina,Eveline,
Charlotte,Charisa,Valerie,Danique
Nail:Universal Nails by Kim
JADE Drinks-Amber Schimmelpennink
And The Supperclub Team
And everyone who support me.
Lots of
Love & Peace

Pink Hibiscus Skincare in Europe

Australian made, owned and created, Pink Hibiscus skincare has become a firm favourite with many celebrities including Jackie O, Miss World Australia 2007 Caroline Pemberton and Bessie Bardot.

The boutique range was developed by Natalie Aroyan who wanted to create skincare that offered quality at an affordable price. Deliciously pampering, the range features products that treat both the skin and the soul.

No longer do you need to visit a beauty salon because Pink Hibiscus offers all you need to maintain and pamper that gorgeous skin that everyone desires...and it’s delivered direct to your door!

Ethically minded, their products are cruelty free and packaged in 100% recyclable material. They pride themselves on that ‘personal touch’ and their clientele are an integral part in the evolution and development of their brand. When you purchase one of their products, you become a part of their family...so welcome and enjoy the Pink Hibiscus difference today.

For more info in Europe: info@fashionableonline.com

or

www.pinkhibiscus.com.au

Carol Malony lingerie was designed with a singular goal: to bring sexy, stylish, exciting lingerie with European flair to the market at a good value.
It’s sexy, it’s quality, and it’s collectible—Vive la Revolution!!!!

Lhasa: Adventures in Tibet

Lhasa is a place I dream about. I've read more books about Tibet than I can count. I've seen loads of films, visited exhibitions and put the Buddhist holy land on my travel "to do" list and yet a part of me hesitates. What worries me is the altitude -- I like my oxygen.

It takes me a good three days to acclimate when I fly from my house (altitude 330 feet) to my parents' house (altitude 8,000 feet). That's three days of gulping water, restless nights and bad dreams. Lhasa, at 12,000 feet above sea level, is half again as high.

Over at Travelbite, Kelly Gilblom has posted a story about her own Tibetan adventure and she doesn't sugar coat a thing. Kelly's trip from Shanghai to Lhasa was, long, dirty, nauseating and more than worth it.

Click here to read "Travel Blog: Seven Days in Tibet."



Image credit: ROAD IN THE MOUNTAINS
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Outrigger Canoes

A few days ago, I mentioned that some members of my Adventure Club and I attended a Dragon Boat & Outrigger Canoe clinic on the Anacostia River. Last week, I wrote about Dragon Boats so I thought I'd cover the Outrigger Canoes (OC) today.

The outrigger is a canoe that has a floating support on one or both sides that helps to keep the boat stable. The canoe that I tried had a single outrigger on the port (left) side, and six seats for the paddlers. Like a Dragon Boat, OC paddling is a full body workout. Unlike the Dragon Boat, only one person sits in a seat so a paddler will alternate paddling on the port or starboard side of the boat; 15 strokes to the left, switch, 15 to the right, switch. That helps because if you're in an OC, you're going to be paddling for a couple of hours.

If Dragon Boat races are sprints then Outrigger Canoe races are marathons; OC races can range upward of 20 miles in the open ocean. Sometimes, in very long races, team members trade off but if you're serious about Outriggers, you have to be prepared for the long haul.

You may be thinking that you're too old to handle an endurance sport like this but you'd be wrong. All of the women and men who lead our clinic were older than me and a several were retired. Looking at OC websites, it's easy to find competitions for people of all ages including 60+.

OC racing is the state sport of Hawaii and popular around the world. If you're interested in Outrigger Canoes as an alternative to an ordinary workout or for the fun of joining a team, check out these sites:

Australian Outrigger Canoe Racing Association

East Coast Outrigger Racing Association

Northern California Outrigger Canoe Association

OCPaddler

The Perseids are Coming! The Perseids are Coming!

If you've been reading along for a little while you know I'm a fan of meteor showers. They're free, they're entertaining and they let your imagination drift away into the heavens. That said, tonight and tomorrow night, planet Earth will be drifting through a big cosmic dust bunny left by Comet Swift-Tuttle. All those little bits of debris will be entering our atmosphere approximately where the constellation Perseus appears overhead. Don't worry if you don't know your star locations, the best plan of attack is to just lie in a lawn chair or on a blanket and look up. If you're in a region free from light pollution you may see dozens of meteors per hour. That means a lot of wishing!

If you'd like to learn a little more about the Perseid meteor shower, click here for an article from NASA.

Thanks for the reminder, Abbie!



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Julie & Julia: Adding Zest to Life

Over the weekend I saw the new film, Julie & Julia and loved it! The movie is a wonderful blending of two true tales into a single delicious creation. Nora Ephron's screenplay follows the lives of Julie Powell and Julia Child, easily alternating between decades and continents. Julie lives over a pizzeria with her husband and spends her days listening to the troubles of individuals affected by the 9/11 terror attacks. Julia's story begins in 1948, when she and her husband relocate to Paris after he is assigned to a job in the embassy.

Julie and Julia are women of different times, different backgrounds and different mindsets but they have two things in common: both know that their lives aren't fulfilling and both love cooking (in Julia's case it's more about the eating). Julia dedicates her time in France to learning to cook. Julie dedicates a year of her life to cooking everything in Julia's cookbook and blogging about it.

I loved this film not just because Meryl Streep's Julia Child is shockingly spot on. Not just because Amy Adams' Julie feels like someone I know. Not just because Nora Ephron's script is funny and touching. I really loved this film because it's all about women who make their lives better by following a passion. (Note to self: passion=good, obsession=bad) I saw myself in their lives and felt a desire to go out and add more zest to my own existence.

Life can be awfully routine and difficult but filling the holes with passion can add polish to all the dull spots. Finding something to be passionate about seems to be the challenge. I guess that's why I like to try new things, one of these days I'll find the ONE thing that defines me. I hope you do too.