Last week I went to check out “Bond Martini Thursdays” at the TIFF Bell Lightbox. How could I refuse? Martinis AND the James Bond exhibit…what a great combination.  I was so going to this event!!

Bond Martini Thursdays is on now till  Jan 17th. If you order a special Bond inspired martini from a participating restaurant then you receive 20% off admission to Designing 007: Fifty Years of Bond Style.  Sounds like the perfect date (except I needed a date…oops did I just say that?).

I started off the evening with a MONEY PENNY Martini. It was exactly what I needed on a Thursday nite after a long day at work.

Hello. Martini. I’m Vicky

While sipping on my martini, I had the opportunity to nibble on some Bond inspired appetizers that Chef Bangerter  had created for this special evening. Could not stop eating these eggs topped with caviar!

Love the tray.

After completing my martini and inhaling a lot of amazing appetizers, I headed into the exhibit. I’m a Bond fan so I knew that this exhibit would speak to me and it did.

A very James Bond-like entrance.

The fashion section, the travel section, and the weapon section were all highlights for me. Not to mention the photo exhibit of all the actors who had the privilege of playing James Bond (um..eye candy). I probably spend a few extra minutes at this section. LOL No photography was allowed so I have no photos to share with you except the entrance.

This is definitely a GNO (great night out).

For More Info:

TIFF Bell Lightbox, 350 King St East. (416) 968 3456

Bond Martini Thursdays…click here for participating restuuarants.

The exhibit is free for TIFF members.

Tickets on sale here.

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I’ve been getting my hair straightened for “occasions” over the last 10 years. Anytime I had  a wedding to go to, or a bar mitzva, or a party…I seem to have been booking an appointment to get my hair “smoothed out”.  I love the feel of having straight hair and try not to wash my hair for 3-4  days after getting my hair straightened so I can enjoy it to the max!!

In mid September, I had my hair straightened and took the following photo.

Ottawa – Sept 17

It’s such a different look than this photo that I took earlier in September.

Montreal – Sept 1

During the month of September I complimented two friends about their STRAIGHT hair. Both women told me they had a keratin treatment and now have straight hair for 5 months. I was impressed.

One  of those women told me to call  Natural Solutions at the Promenade Mall and to book an appointment with Massimo. I did just that.

Here’s what happend:

They shampooed my hair using a special keratin shampoo.

the magical potion!!

My hair was then dried.

My hair was then flat ironed. (a lot!!)

Two hours later, I left the salon with STICK STRAIGHT HAIR and was told not to get it wet for 48 hours and not to put it in clips or a pony tail.

After 48 hours I washed my hair, went to bed and woke up with PRETTY STRAIGHT HAIR. I flat ironed it a bit and bingo – straight hair.

Now l look like this and will continue to look like this for the next 5 months.

WHY DID I NOT DO THIS A LONG TIME AGO? that’s the big question!!

For more info:

Natural Solutions, 1 Promenade Circle, Promenade Mall (near Sears)

(905) 889-3300

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