Lululemon Tamed My Ta Tas

One of the best parts about my job as a Fitness Instructor and Personal Trainer is my relationship with Lululemon as the Ambassador for the Square One location in Mississauga.

As an Ambassador, not only do I teach IntenSati in the store and at community events, but I also get to give them my feedback about their clothing and how to make it better.

There has never been a better time for me than now to give them my feedback as my belly and other parts started to enlarge and expand and share it with you.

The one and only thing I was nervous about when I got pregnant was maintaining my fashion sense both in the gym and out as well as pre and post-pregnancy. Because of my physique, I'm not afraid to show off my body. So, fitted tops and flattering pants are a must. I also don't want to spend a fortune on maternity clothes if I'm not going to have another baby in few years.

Last . They not only look great now, but they'll look great once he/she chooses to grace us with his/her presence.

The Be Still Pant
They pants are incredible and feel like pyjamas, but don't look it. They can be worn slighly dress depending on what top you wear. Wear them low rise or high on the hip and if you're like me, you can fold down the top and and they still look great. These pants flatter any body shape.

The Ta Ta Tamer
This is a miracle bra! there are a lot of sport bras out there that can turn your ta tas into sausage rolls. This bra tames your girls without smooshing them down. Great for B+ to D(ish) cups. The cups are removable, the straps adjustable with a crossover option and the lycra is high for maximum support.

Freedom Batwing Tee
Nothing feels better after a workout like a 100% pima cotton t-shirt. This tee is great in the yoga studio, coffee with the girls or dinner out. Loose up top and fitted on the bottay, this tee is great for any figure. It's also preshrunk - no surprises after washing. Oh, I forgot...it's a great tee to wear when you're going out for Chinese buffet. Let your belly hang.

Persistance Tank
The ideal shelfless tank to wear over a full support bra. It goes perfect with the Ta Ta Tamer bra. Change the look of this tank with adjustable strap width for custom coverage. It skims the torso and has longer length. A drawcord at the hem prevents the top from riding up and looks great no matter what's going on with your belly.

The Power Y Tank
This longer tank is perfect for layering. The built in mesh bra has room for padding and ultimate breathability. The racerback allows for full range of motion. This tank looks amazing under the Bat Wing Tee and comes in a multitude of colours.

Stay tuned for more great items from Lululemon.

Aloette Breast Cancer Fundraiser

ALOETTE 'BREAST CANCER' FUNDRAISER SALE!
Sale only October 5 to 16! (No orders taken after the16th)
Not available at shows! Better than tv discounts!

As a company of women we know the importance of helping prevent and cure breast cancer.
We are doing this very special sale to help fund a new 'early detection' coil machine. All we
are asking is that you check out the packages below (some items never before on sale) and 'treat
yourself' while helping a fabulous cause. A percentage of all sales is going to this cause along
with $5.00 from the sale of every book (Scary Diagnosis - see below)!

Package #1 - Bag of Hope
Our Black Total Skin Care Bag ($50.00)
Light Cream Concealer ($11.00)
Lip Perfection ("Ageless Lips") ($12.95)
Cell Regenerex Anti Aging Serum ($79.95)
Multi Use Brush (22.50)
Powder Liner Brush ($22.50)
Serenity Split Lipstick (2 colours in 1 - $15.95)

Retail Value of $214.85! Now Only $59.95!!! Save $154.90!

Package #2 - Pink Dreams
Serenity Split Lipstick ($15.95)
Pink Bath Silk Hot Soy Manicure Candle ($35.95)
Hand & Body Silk ($17.00)
Warming Sugar Scrub ($28.50)
Heather Rose Lip Pencil with brush on tip. ($15.00)
Finishing Hair Spray ($14.50)

Retail Value of $126.90 Now Only $49.95!! Save $76.95!!

Package #3 - Black Velvet
Black Velvet Shoe Bag ($10.00)
*Spa Indulgence Essential Body Cream ($47.95)
*Spa Indulgence Body Wash ($35.95)
*Spa Indulgence Organic Bath Soaks ($35.95)
*Spa Loofa ($5.00)
Finishing Hair Spray ($14.50)
* These Spa products are 100% organic with the Lavender/Camomile scent

Retail Value of $149.35 Now Only $49.95! Save almost $100.00!!

Package #4 - Platinum Travel - 'TRY ME' SIZE
Pure Radiance Cleanser (1/2 size) $19.75
Bioactive Mist (1/2 size) $22.25
White/Gold Purse/Bag (12.00) Full Size *WHILE SUPPLIES LAST OF THIS.
Light Cream Concealer ($11.00) Full Size
Serenity Lip Stick ($15.95) Full Size
Finishing Hair Spray $14.50) Full Size
Spa Indulgence Bath Soaks ($35.95) Full Size

Retail Value of $131.40 Now Only $49.95! Save $81.45

NO SUBSTITUTIONS IN PACKAGES
SUPER SALE ITEMS
All our regular Super Sale items are available along with the following.
1 with every $30.00 order.

1. Scary Diagnosis; How I Took Charge Of My Health & Life
And How You Can Take Charge Of Yours by Alan Geller
www.scarydiagnosis.com
This book is an easy to read, inspiring book of hope and practical advise
for anyone who is experiencing their own scary diagnosis or wants to help
a loved one. It is also a great resource for prevention of any auto-immune
disorder.
Retail Value of $ ................$19.95
with $5.00 donated to the fundraiser.

2. IMAGINE FRAGRANCE 3 PIECES COLLECTION
Retail $75.00 ....................Now $16.95

3. PINK QUILTED BAG & MINI BRUSH SET & ORIGINAL
ADVANCED EYE RECOVERY! (Not 'pro')
This fits your Posh Palette among other things!
Retail $75.00.............$19.95 LIMITED QUANTITIES

This sale FLYER is treated as we treat 'tv' sales. One time only!
Contact me right away! Don't miss out! Ordering ENDS October 16th.
aliza.blair@gmail.com

Say "Thank You, Thank You, Thank You" not "Please, Please, Please"

We can all remember as kids being prompted by our parents to - ‘use the magic words’ PLEASE and THANK YOU. They believed in the importance of good manners as being one of the tools we needed to be successful and ‘accepted’ by other people in life.

What I have learned in recent years is that on another level these words have a whole other power. If we are constantly thinking ‘please, please, please’ when focusing on our dreams and goals, they often remain dreams because we are operating without faith. Yes we have the desire but we are not believing - we are in fact begging, which is an attitude of lack.

When we ‘ask’ for what we want with ‘praise and thanksgiving’ for already receiving it, we are now operating in faith and belief. That changes everything. I’m not talking ‘magic’ here and God is not Santa Clause, but He does want us to have faith and to ask for what we desire.

When we are surrounded by negative news or difficult times personally, it is easy to ‘fall back’ into old habits that don’t serve us. These habits will keep us where we are or at the least delay our progress forward. Don’t beat yourself up about ‘falling back’. Just start again. Each day is a new day. Each moment in the day we get to choose our attitude and focus.

There is opportunity in every adversity. If you truly want to reach your goals and bring the positive into your life start NOW to change the words you are using. Change the ‘please, please, please, to THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU for everything that is happening and for the outcome you want but may not be able to see just yet! This is the most powerful WORK you can do.

When you have this attitude of gratitude, people will want to experience what you have and for them to have it they will need to do things that others will be grateful for. That’s how it all comes back.

On a recent Oprah show, 2 families were on. One family was told their daughter was in a serious car accident and close to death. The other family was told their daughter died. The first family sat vigil over their daughter only to find out weeks later that it was not their daughter but the other girl who was in that hospital bed! Their daughter was dead. This family did not get a lawyer. They did not lash out. They called on their faith and forgave, but here is what hit me the most about this story…..

Months later, the girl who lived met with this family who lost their daughter and said “Our family has had a happy ending, I feel so sad for yours.” The father of the dead girl said “Our family has a happy ending too. We just haven’t seen it yet.” They will see her in heaven and know it all! What an example!

You may have tons of things happening in your life right now. You may be worried about your job, bills, family, etc. You may be doing just fine but want to go to a whole new level this year. Whatever it is, see it in your mind as done and say THANK YOU for it being done without a concern about ‘how’. Say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU! Start today! It will change your life!

SPECIAL HOSTESS BONUS! ALL 4GET YOUR NEW SPA INDULGENCE COLLECTION FOR only $24.95!!

Hold you show (Min. $300.00) August 23 to September 6 and you will be the first to receive all
4 of our long awaited Natural Spa products!

Collection includes: Body Wash $22.50 CDN, Exfoliating Sugar Scrub: $36.00 CDN, Body Souffle: $22.50 CDN, Body Butter Balm: $28.00 CDN. All yours for only $24.95!

I can't begin to tell you who intoxicating the scent is! Think 'creamsicle'! (Orange/Vanilla)

You will love the quality of these amazing products. See flyer below! Be one of the very
few who will receive this special offer! Even our consultants paid more!

YOU'LL THANK ME WHEN YOU GET YOUR PRODUCTS! ONLY A FEW DATES LEFT!!!!
September for most of us is like a '2nd New Year!' Let's celebrate together and be one of the first to get these amazing products!

At Aloette we have been anxiously awaiting them for 2 years and I can tell you they were worth the wait!

WOW!!! I just used the body wash, sugar scrub and the soufflé and it is all to die for!! The soufflé is the best moisturizer I’ve ever used.
It is thick until you work it in your hands then it just melts. The scent is amazing too!! This is going to be such a huge seller Deborah...
I can’t wait to introduce it to my shows in a few weeks!! My skin is incredibly soft!!
I’m so excited!! Andrea

You can see from Andrea's testimony we KNOW you'll love these products! Everyone who has even just smelled them is thrilled!

What are you waiting for? Call me or email aliza.blair@gmail.com to book your show today! You don't want to miss out on this.

Clarifying What you Want

This past Tuesday night we had our monthly Sati Leader call. It's a call where all the Sati Leaders in the U.S. and Canada get on the to discuss the past months homework, readings, and what to focus and work on going forward.

This last call Patricia asked us to reflect on what it means to be a spiritual leader, what is a spiritual leader and are we spiritual leaders. My answer was a definite yes.

I gained some clarity on that call that made me reflect on what I do as a Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor and Leader of IntenSati. I am the lens that helps mankind focus on it's passions. I am a spiritual leader. I infuse every thing that I and touch with passion for life. Living life to it's fullest. Playing full out.

I've taken a lot of risks, but I know why. I am meant to be that beacon of light for people when they can't see there's, have lost it or need to know how to create it in themselves.

I'm meant to be that beacon because I'm not perfect. I'm learning too. Everything I learn, I share with my clients, colleagues, friends and family, which in turn makes me a better teacher and leader.

Therefore, I invite you to attend Sweat Revolution. A day devoted to six complimentary classes delivered by amazing instructors, me being one of them. If you've ever wanted to know what IntenSati is all about, but were too afraid to come on your own, then grab a friend, bring a yoga mat and enjoy the day. This event is being presented by Lululemon Square One. I guarantee you one of the best days you've ever had. Come rediscover your light.

With gratitude and love,

Aliza

Sweat Revolution

August 8th, 2009

Square One Mall, Hazel Walk outside the empire movie theatre.

Appreciate Your Body - Today!

If you will start appreciating your body, just for the sake of appreciating it, not for the ulterior motive of getting it whipped into shape, but just for the reasons of appreciating it. If you would just breathe on purpose and smell delicious air on purpose and bask in the beauty of the day on purpose and revel in the dexterity of your body on purpose and feel the vitality of your body on purpose and appreciate your body on purpose, you'll start tuning yourself to that vibrational escrow image of yourself and your body must follow the vibrational suit, it just has to.

Abraham-Hicks - Orlando, Fl 10 November 2007

July 4th - Aloette on THE SHOPPING CHANNEL

July 4th - Aloette on THE SHOPPING CHANNEL!

Here are the AMAZING Shopping Channel Specials however, along with these kits I have an EXTRA SPECIAL PACKAGE for you that IS NOT AVAILABLE THROUGH TV but only through me, your Beauty Consultant! If you've been thinking it's time to 'kick up your anti-aging' and want to try our Platinum Line this is the best introduction price ever!

Please remember that Purchase With Purchase ('add on and save') is considered a SUPER SALE! All orders must be in to me no later than Tuesday July 7th. Please feel free to share this with your family and friends and have them contact me! NEVER CALL TV! You will pay more and not get the same specials! I'm never sold out! My contact info is at the bottom.

PLATINUM BASICS (Not available on tv. Just through me!)
Pure Radiance Cleanser
Bio Active Mist
Cellular Day Defence
Night Recovery Pro
Advanced Eye Recovery
Retail Value of $288.40.... NOW ONLY $99.00!....Save $189.40!!!

Also don't forget our TIME REPAIR SERUM IS A SUPER SALE FOR ONLY $16.95!!

Also check out the Show Stopper. Two Enzyme Peels, Two Nutri-Hydrating Mists for $59.95! What a steal of a deal!

Ageless Confidence
Achieve dramatic age defiance with this advanced anti-aging duo.
Kit includes: Ageless Science & Cellular Day Defense
Retail Value: $319.00...YOURS FOR $89

Lose the Lines
Smooth away the look of lines on the spot with precision Pro Repair Line Freeze.
Retail Value: $59.95...YOUR FOR $19.95

SHOW STOPPER! Restore and Rejuvenate
Firm, refinish and rehydrate aging skin for a renewed, healthy radiance.
Kit includes:
2 Time Restore
2 Enzyme Peel
2 Nutri-Hydrating Mist
Retail Value: $245.80...YOURS FOR $59.95
**Add Skin Renewal Mud Masque for only $12.95 and Save. Regular: $21.00

Correct and Prevent
Minimize past (and future) skin damage with this corrective/protective kit.
Kit includes:
Multi-active Prevention Plus
C3 Cellular Correcting Comple
Age Defiance Pro
Retail Value: $209.85...YOURS FOR $69.95

Eye Perfection
Define your eyes and defy your age with dazzling colour and advanced eye care.
Kit includes:
Harlequin compact
Lift & Glow Eye Prep
Advanced Eye Recovery
Waterproof Mechanical Eye Definer in Black
Retail Value: $152.40...YOURS FOR $39.95

Colour Control
Target red, splotchy and uneven skin with this colour-correcting trio.
Kit includes:
Redness Reduction
Pure Radiance Mist
Pure Radiance Cleanser
Retail Value: $133.95...YOURS FOR $39.99

Bronzed Beautiful
Create that flawless summer look with this sun-inspired collection.
Kit includes:
Bronze Wash
Flawless HP
Liquid Lip Shine in Morning Dew
Retail Value: $127.20...YOURS FOR $34.99

Spa Indulgence
Pamper your skin and your senses with luxurious home spa collection.
Kit includes:
Essential Body Creme
Pure Glow Body Wash
Detoxifying Bath Soak
Loofah
Soy Candle in Orange Vanilla
Retail Value: $167.80...YOURS FOR $59.95

Captivating Eyes
Highlight your eyes and hide signs of aging with this eye and brow kit.
Kit includes:
Pink Cosmetic Bag
Multi-Use Brush
Brow works Trio
Look Alive
Heavenly Sheen
Brow & Liner Makeup Brush
Line Control Gel
Retail Value: $125.95...YOURS FOR $39.95

SUPER SALES! One with every $30.00 order. PWP- ADD ON AND SAVE –

SUPER SALE TIME REPAIR ANTI WRINKLE SERUM!
Regularly $48.00 NOW ONLY $16.95.......SAVE $31.05

Skin Renewal Mud Masque NOW ONLY! $12.50…..SAVE! $8.50

Pro Repair Line Freeze NOW ONLY! $19.95…..SAVE! $40.00

Soothe N’ Smooth NOW ONLY! $14.95…..SAVE! $19.05

Cellular Day Defense NOW ONLY! $24.95...SAVE! $45

**The Sooth N’ Smooth will be featured for $17.50 on TV but you, our VIP friend will save more when ordering through your Personal Beauty Consultant because we appreciate you!

Aliza Blair
Can-Fit Pro FIS, PTS
Aloette Beauty Consultant Executive
Lululemon Athletica Square One Ambassador
647.201.3256 aliza.blair@gmail.com

Updates!

Hello everyone,

It's been awhile. It's been an exciting last 30 days.

Since my last post, I have become an Ambassador for Lululemon's Square One location in Mississauga. I didn't get one Lou Lou, but I got another. Coincidence? I think not.

I've also just been awarded Instructor of the Year for GoodLife's Mississauga Region. The Top 5 Instructors of Year will be released at the GoodLife Awards Gala in August at the Can-Fit Pro conference. The Top Instructor of The Year wins a trip to New Zealand to take classes with our Elite Master Trainers at Les Mills. G, Rachael, see you in New Zealand. I'm practicing my thank you speech now.

I'll be heading to Winnipeg next week to do an exclusive IntenSati class. So, if you're in the city, contact Sonia Lemoine for details (sonialemoine@shaw.ca). Once I have more info, I'll post it here and on my FB and Twitter.

Dr. Wayne W. Dyer on Ellen

The true meaning of EGO. Love it.

Ellen DeGeneres Commencement Speech at Tulane University (2009-05-16)

I love this! I've watched it twice now and have laughed harder each time.

The Art of Pivoting

Well, my journey to being Lou Lou Magazine Smart Set's "IT GIRL" is done. I really enjoyed the process. I'm so blessed to have so many people who were on the journey with me and voting everyday. I'm so honoured and blessed to have been one of 15 finalists out of 3500 entrants. I'm so honoured, blessed and grateful to have made it to the Top 8.

I do have my favourite and will continue to vote for her and that is Brianne Hobson because she's from Oak Bluff, Manitoba!

I call this post "The Art of Pivoting" because I could steep in my disappointment or I could move on to my next venture. If you know me, you know that I already have my eyes on the horizon. I never stay in a valley for too long. So, what do you do when things don't go your way? Do you stay in the valley, or do you move on to the next peak? Talk to me.

Have a wonderful long weekend.

With love and gratitude,

Aliza

Success is Mine!

Wow! That was close. I've made it to the Top 8 Finalists in the Lou Lou Magazine Smart Set "IT GIRL" contest. Thank you to all who voted and voted and voted.

One thing this contest has taught me is that when you put as much focus and attention on a direct aim, your results are sure to be nothing less than FANTASTIC!

I'm going to use this kind of focus and attention towards my Personal Training and Aloette businesses. 2009 is 2000Mine.

VOTE FOR ME NOW!

Just found out that I'm at risk this week. Please keep me safe and vote. Send out the link to everyone you know and get them to vote to.

Thanks!
Aliza

"IT GIRL" Update

We're in week two of the "IT GIRL" contest and I tell you, I have a really good feeling about this. I say "we" because we (you the voters and me) are in this together. It's because of your efforts that we are making this happen.

One thing this contest has reiterated to me is that you have nothing to lose and everything to gain for any situation or experience. Laugh in the face of fear. Get out of your comfort zone because you have no idea what's on the other side of it. Ten out of ten times it's usually something amazing.

Thank you for continuing to vote. Three potential "IT GIRLS" will be eliminated this week.

Keep me in it to win it. AND...Don't forget to send me your nomination for who should receive the opportunity to share this shopping spree with me.

With love and gratitude,

Aliza

ALOETTE SHOPPING CHANNEL SPECIALS

& FLAWLESS ON SUPER SALE!!

May 2nd:

12am.-1am; 3am-4am; 7am-8am; 9am-11am; 1pm-2pm; 4pm-5pm; 7pm-9pm; 11pm-12pm

May 3rd:

9am-10am; 12pm-1pm; 4pm-5pm; 9pm-10pm

SHOW STOPPER – Treatment Collection
Age Defiance Pro Age Defiance has Triple Peptide Strength!
Age Defiance Pro Cellular Day has a 'natural' SPF of 15!!!
Cellular Day Defense
Line Relief Concentrate
Retail $299.80…NOW ONLY! $69.99…Save! $229.81

BLOCKBUSTER – Complexion Correction
Night Recovery Pro Correct and Brighten discoloured, blotchy, uneven skin!
Lumitone HP Pro
Lumitone PC Spot Treatment
Retail $289.80…NOW ONLY! $69.95…Save! $219.85

AGELESS SCIENCE PLUS
Ageless Science Ionic Energy Mist AMAZING IMMEDIATE BENEFITS!
Ageless Science Active Energy Mist
Redefine Nourishing Masque
Retail $329.95…NOW ONLY! $89.99…Save! $239.96

PLATINUM CLEANSING KIT
Pure Radiance Cleanser
Bio Active Mist
Retail $84.00…NOW ONLY! $35.99…Save! $48.01

ALL ABOUT EYES
Eye Recovery Pro Named # 1 Eye Cream by Fitness Magazine!
Eye Recovery Pro Works on: lines, wrinkles, 'hooded eyes', dark circles!
Lift & Glow Eye Prep
Eye Colour Mix Mini
Retail $204.95…NOW ONLY! $59.95…Save! $145.00

ULTIMATE REPAIR
Cell Regenerex This product has a Nobel Prize Winning ingredient! Results quickly!
Time Restore Firming Serum Time Restore is an ALL TIME FAVOURITE!
BIO C
Retail $178.00…NOW ONLY! $53.95…Save! $125.90

REDNESS REDUCTION DUO
Redness Reduction
Redness Reduction
Retail $99.90…NOW ONLY! $39.95…Save! $59.95

ALOETTE LIPS
Platinum Lip Treatment
Pro Repair Line Freeze
Long Wear Lip Colour – Baby Doll
Retail $131.40…NOW ONLY! $39.95…Save! $91.45

RADIANCE 90 DAY
Radiance Skin Care Supplement – 180 capsules
Please try these if you have 'any' skin, hair or nail issues!
Retail $179.85…NOW ONLY! $69.99…Save! $109.86

ALOETTE BODY CARE
Spa Indulgence Floral Infusion Botanical Mist
Spa Indulgence Body Polish
Slimming Meso Firm
Retail $149.85…NOW ONLY! $39.95…Save! $109.90

*Enzyme Peel Duo*…NOW ONLY! $39.95…Save! $51.95

SUPER SALES - 1 with every $30.00 order

FLAWLESS HP & LACED IN BEAUTY!
We are putting together the most amazing skin primer WITH our make up kit LACED IN BEAUTY!
(Only the primer is available through tv.) Customer Testimony on Flawless: "It's the main product that if I went on vacation and found out I'd forgotten it, I'd be heartbroken."
RETAIL VALUE OF $100.00 ........NOW ONLY $22.50..........Save $77.50!!!!!

Multi Active Prevention Plus…NOW ONLY! $24.99…Save! $24.97
This product REVERSES environmental and sun damage!!!
Our president's husband has seen years off his 'age' by using this!

Eye Restore Complex…NOW ONLY! $16.95…Save! $21.96

Be sure to contact me DIRECTLY and NOT TV!! We are the same company! I can save you on shipping and Handling charges and we have NO WEIGHT charges! Plus we're never sold out! (Ordering from tv is only for women without a consultant.)

ALOETTE IS HIRING!

Have you been saying "SOMEDAY I'LL....'
- Be debt free and eliminate this money stress in my life and marriage?
- Take my kids to Disney world or go to Hawaii with my husband?
- I'll take a winter vacation EVERY YEAR?
- I'll have this home the way I want it?
-......what else are you saying 'SOMEDAY I'LL' to?

With no investment in inventory, no packaging and not deliveries
Aloette provides you with your own home based business!
We'd love to have you give it a try!


ORDERS MUST BE IN TO ME by Tuesday May 5th at the latest.

Thank you for keeping me safe...keep voting!

So, I'm still safe. If you've been voting you should have received the newsletter update with all the potential "IT GIRLS" who are at risk. I'm safe this week, but keep the votes coming in order to keep me in the competition.

Thank you for all your votes. Please send me your nominations for the woman in your life who deserves a shopping spree. Send your nomination to aliza.blair@gmail.com.

Keep voting everyday!
http://www.louloumagazine.com/english/dealscontest/contests/itgirl/article.jsp?content=20090326_141048_5640

With sincere gratitude,
Aliza

Check out what the Lou Lou blog is saying about me!

http://blogs.louloumagazine.com/itgirl/

Have you voted yet?

Okay, you've had your coffee....brushed your teeth...and here you are, online. Did you vote for me yet? Make your vote part of your daily ritual until May 21st. Thank you!

You can vote once per day, but send the link and info to all your friends and family and get them to vote too.
Here it is:

http://www.louloumagazine.com/english/dealscontest/contests/itgirl/article.jsp?content=20090326_141048_5640

Or

http://www.smartset.ca/index.cfm?lang=en

Remember, I'll be sharing this with one lucky person. So email your nomination to aliza.blair@gmail.com. Tell me why this person deserves to win a $1,750 shopping spree. Now stop reading and go vote!

Tara McMullen Photography

Hi Everyone,

Tara McMullen is one of the amazing photographers who took the pics of my Smart Set pics and website. Check her out. AMAZING does not say enough, but the pictures speak 1,000 words.

www.taramcmullen.com

Smart Set | Lou Lou Magazine "IT GIRL" contest

Hello all,

Thank you very much for your support in my participation of the Smart Set Lou Lou Magazine "IT GIRL" Contest.

I saw the ad the contest in Lou Lou Magazine and thought it would be pretty cool. Since buying our house, I haven't really shopped much for myself. It's all been for the house and most recently, I haven't shopped at all. I also wear gym cloths to work every day now and thought it would be a great way to update my wardrobe. But, it is a National contest and didn't know if I'd get selected, but I defintely wanted to be and I have been. For those of you who know me, know that I practice the art of co-creating life. This is a GREAT example of that. I sent the picture in, had the faith that I would be selected and I was. If you're interested in how this works, ask me. I'll tell you a story about how I visualized winning a flat screen TV/DVD at my work Christmas party and the I did. That's a whole other post.

A lot of people have been asking what I had to do to be selected.

1. I had to send in a picture of myself. Pretty easy as I have photos from an amazing photographer; Tara McMullen and Melanie Webster. I selected one and sent it in.

2. When I got the confirmation email that I had been selected, to say that I was elated doesn't even cover it! But there were certain criteria that I had to follow.

A. I had to go to a selected Smart Set location and take photos of four looks; Denim, 9-5, Summer Chic and an Express my Smart Set Self look.

B. I had to send them in along with my video.

3. Here's what happens next.

The public vote will be held from April 24 at noon to May 21st at 11h59 PM. Only one vote per day/per user (so tell your friends and family members to come back every day to vote for you!)

Each Wednesday, starting on April 29, finalists with the least votes will be put AT RISK. But be careful! Anyone can go. It doesn’t mean that a finalist not AT RISK won't be eliminated. Elimination will take place as follows:

May 1, four finalists with the least amount of votes will be eliminated.

May 8, three finalists with the least amount of votes will be eliminated.

May 15 and 21, two finalists with the least amount of votes will be eliminated.

If I am still a finalist, for each elimination round, my picture will be updated, on the website to show one of the four Smart Set looks. The four remaining finalists will be declared the LOULOU and Smart Set “It Girls” after signing the proper legal releases.

Each winner will receive a $3,500 Smart Set gift card PLUS our pictures will be featured in LOULOU magazine.

A photoshoot and interview will take place in Montreal (transportation and accommodations included if needed). Details will be given to the 4 winners. Each Monday, a webisode will be posted online with our experts’ comments.

SO PLEASE VOTE EVERY DAY!

Oh yeah, by the way, I'm going to split the $3,500 wardrobe with one lucky person. I want you to nominate a woman in your life who deserves to have a shopping spree. It could be your mum, sister, sister-law, aunt, cousin, Personal Trainer, Favourite fitness instructor, daughter...a special woman who deserves to be pampered.