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Monday, 29 November 2010
Jean-Claude Biguine launched its fourth salon in the city
On 17th Oct Jean-Claude Biguine launched its fourth salon in the city, in Juhu, with a Sunday brunch and a debut collection showing by Junelia Aguiar. Enjoying the lazy Sunday brunch and joining Jean-Claude Biguine in its celebrations were guests including Kim Jagtiani, Carol Gracias, Tarana Vaswani, Nausheen Sardar Ali, AD & Sabina Singh, Rocky S, Simone Singh & Farhad Samar, Kunal Rawal, Riyaz Gangji among others. A relaxed Sunday evening came to an end as the glowing faces of the guests reciprocated the soothing and heavenly experience of the place.
Wednesday, 24 November 2010
TEAMOBRIEN'S athlete of the month
Sommer has been selected as TEAMOBRIEN'S athlete of the month.
Sommer has had an amazing 2009 competition season...In her interview Sommer explains all of the obstacles that she overcame this season to continue to compete and conquer her fears and achieve all of fitness goals. Sommer is a HUGE asset to our team...she is so caring and giving and when Sommer isn't competing, she is back stage helping her teammates prep for showtime. We are lucky to have Sommer on our team and part of our family. Love you girl...Sommer is now prepping for the 2010 competition season....good luck girl!!
1. DATE OF BIRTH: March 11, 1978
2. BORN/GREW UP IN? Born: Scarborough, ON
3. CURRENT RESIDENCE: Burlington, ON
4. MARITAL STATUS: Single
5. HEIGHT: 5'4.5"
6. WEIGHT: OFFSEASON: 120 lbs. COMPETITION: 110 lbs.
7. CURRENT OCCUPATION: Writer/Editor for bodybuilding/fitness magazines
8. FAVORITE HOBBY: Weight training
9. FAVORITE FOOD: Italian ... when I get a cheat, of course!
10. FAVORITE MUSIC: Hip Hop and R &B
11. BEST BODYPART: Back? LOL
12. YEARS TRAINING: 12 years, 1.5 years for comps
13. EMAIL ADDRESS: info@sommerrobertson.com
14. WEBSITE: sommerrobertson.com
15. HOW DID YOU GET INTERESTED IN FITNESS/WEIGHT TRAINING?I first started training to gain back strength lost as a result of injuries from a car accident around the age of 20. At the time, I was living in a small town that only had one gym. It was the tiniest facility with limited equipment. There were no TVs, no studios, and everything was segregated into one large open room -- nothing like the commercial gyms in bigger cities. It was always crowded with typical gym-goers but there were a handful of bodybuilders that trained there. I would watch in awe as these massive and shredded guys tossed around the weights. Then one day one of the guys approached me to give me some pointers on my training and as we began talking he asked me if I had ever thought of competing. His name was Jim McArthur (a.k.a sweetcheeks). Although I already had a basic understanding of weight training and proper athlete nutrition from my university studies (Kinesiology and Health Sciences), I had limited knowledge of fitness competition training and his tips began to make a huge difference in my physique. In the months that followed he continued to give me advice here and there, and eventually I started talking with many of the other bodybuilders that trained there. Andy Laird, Big Bill, Sean and Dean Crandon ... all of them were very helpful in giving me training and nutrition advice. I also started buying bodybuilding and fitness magazines looking for more information on competing, training and diet. I attended my first show as a spectator in the summer of 2002. It was the Canadian MuscleMania Championships held in Toronto, Ontario. Several us from the gym attended the show together to support Dean, who was competing in the show as a heavyweight -- a class he absolutely destroyed before also taking the overall!! I remember being so mesmerized as I watched all of the competitors step on stage, and from that moment I was hooked! I attend a few other shows in the years that followed, many of them put on by FAME, and knew that one day I would eventually gather up the nerve to compete. Not long after I finished my studies, I decided that I didn't want to work in a clinic setting anymore. I wanted to work in the bodybuilding/fitness industry with the athletes, so I went to MuscleTech and eventually that lead me to the magazines ... and finally, I took up competing with the encouragement of Mindi and Dennis.
16. HOW WAS YOUR FIRST SHOW? ANY INTERESTING EXPERIENCES? My first show was the 2009 Mississauga and South Central Fitness, Figure and Bodybuilding Championships, a provincial qualifier. To be honest, the show went way better than I had expected. Aside from being terrifeid of the stage to begin with, I also had a major set back to deal just days before the show.Two days before I was set to take the stage, I injured my wrist during routine practice. At the time, however, I had no idea how bad the injury really was. The friday morning before the show I went to see Mindi and Dennis, so that they could make any necessary final adjustsments to my diet. I showed them my brusied and swollen wrist, and right away they suspected it was fractured. I wasn't able to put any pressure on my wrist and because of that, I actually wasn't sure I'd even be able to compete at all. After a few minutes of speaking with them though, I decided I was going to take my chances and follow through with the competition. I had spent 4 months dieting, training and prepping myself emotionally to finally fulfill my dream of competing in fitness, and I wasn't willing to throw away all of that hard work. But in order to do so, I knew that I would have to make some changes in my routine. Mindi and Dennis didn't want me to put any more strain on my wrist before the show, so I spent the final hours leading up to pre-judging taking care of last minute details, icing my wrist and trying to mentally re-choreograph my routine. A few days after the show I went to the doctors to have an x-ray done on my wrist, and sure enough, I had fractured the schapoid (a small bone in the wrist joint). Because this bone receives little blood supply in comparison, I was told I would have to wear a cast a little longer -- up to eight weeks. This news was very depressing, as had just qulaified for the Ontario's. Although I wasn't able to train, I stayed on my diet. About a week later, I decided to remove the cast and take my chances once again for the June 20th show, which was the national qualifier. Thankfully, I made it through the show and qualified for the 2010 Nationals.
17. WHAT DO YOU LIKE OR DISLIKE ABOUT COMPETING?I've always loved to train and have wanted to compete in fitness for years, but I've also been very shy and lacked the confidence needed to take that plunge. As an ex-gymnast, I'm used to being evaluated on skill, not how my physique looks and how it compares to others. That's the part about competing in fitness that I've always found to be the most difficult. It's taken me a very long time to gather up the nerve to finally commit to getting over that fear, but now that I have, I can't wait to step on stage again.
18. FUTURE GOALS IN THE INDUSTRY?Ultimately my goal as a competitor is to be a contender at the Canada's for a pro card; however, I know that I need to add more muscle and regain some of my gymnastics skills in order to do so. I'm dedicated to the hard work involved, so the rest is up to the judges. At the same time, I have been blessed to work with so many of the industry's top athletes, coaches and/or nutritionists in my career as a writer/editor for bodybuilding/fitness publications, and helping others reach their goals and get recognition in this sport has always been my passion. I would like to continue doing so and in the future, maybe have my own publication.
19. WHAT DO YOU SEE YOURSELF DOING IN 10 YEARS?I've always tried to live by the motto: "You don't know what tomorrow brings." Although I would like to turn pro in fitness and maybe someday have my own publication, I am open to what the future has in store ... but I know whatever that is, it will be in this industry. I am truly passionate about this sport and couldn't possibly see myself anywhere else.
20. ANY ADDITIONAL NOTES? PEOPLE YOU WOULD LIKE TO THANK?Some of the words that have helped me through my journey thus far, have been: There will always be obstacles to overcome. Situations and people may try to hold you back, but never let it hold you down. This world will tell you who you are, until YOU start to tell the world who you are. That said, I have been blessed (especially this past year) to have the support and encouragement of so many people on my journey to becoming a stronger person and, in reaching my career and competitive goals. First and foremost, I want to thank my parents; no matter what choices I make, I know they will always love me and accept me for who I am. I'm thankful to Mindi and Dennis for coaching and mentoring me, as well as being true friends. They, along with the rest of Team O'Brien, have truly believed in me and have shown me how to believe in myself. I'm forever grateful for my little brother Michael for standing by me always and even more so during my competition prep; he helped me cook my meals, critiqued my posing, trained with me, and his artistic gift for music and dance kept me smiling (and tripping over my own feet!) when I was absolutely miserable and exhausted during countless 1 AM routine practices. Auntie Laurie, Nana, Rosie, Sabs, Berns, Denyse, Chrissy, Jaime, Cecilia, Rach, Yolanda, Gloria, Cindy, Renee, Liana and Ang, I'm blessed to have all of you ladies in my life. MUA, Valeria Nova ... you always ROCK! And last but not least, Robb Armstrong, Kevin Horton, Bill Wilmore, Tony Beason, Scheppy, Mike Lacomb, Allen Riley, Rob from BUC, Kris Gethin, Dwayne Jackson, Larry Pepe, Tony Monchinski, and my MT crew Bailey, Wynia, PK, G-Unit and Bigs, thank you for your support during my prep and shows, and for your continued words of encouragement. I'm sure I could go on, but Mindi only has so much room on her page!
21. COMPETITION HISTORY-PLEASE INCLUDE PLACINGS. 2009 Mississauga & South Centrals Fitness Champion2009 Ontario Fitness Champion
Sommer is now prepping for the 2010 competition season....good luck girl!!
CONGRATULATIONS TO FITNESS STAR, SOMMER ROBERTSON!
Sommer has been selected as TEAMOBRIEN'S athlete of the month.
Sommer has had an amazing 2009 competition season...In her interview Sommer explains all of the obstacles that she overcame this season to continue to compete and conquer her fears and achieve all of fitness goals. Sommer is a HUGE asset to our team...she is so caring and giving and when Sommer isn't competing, she is back stage helping her teammates prep for showtime. We are lucky to have Sommer on our team and part of our family. Love you girl...Sommer is now prepping for the 2010 competition season....good luck girl!!
1. DATE OF BIRTH: March 11, 1978
2. BORN/GREW UP IN? Born: Scarborough, ON
Wishing you all the best....We love you girl....MYMUNA NASRIN
CONGRATULATIONS TO TEAMOBRIEN'S MYMUNA NASRIN!!!!
Mymuna Nasrin competed at one of the most prestigious competitions in the Fitness Industry last evening. Mymuna headed to Columbus Ohio to compete at the ARNOLD CLASSIC in the Amateur Bikini Division...Mymuna had an amazing off season and really dialed in for this show, bringing her best overall package to the stage....Mymuna placed an amazing 3rd place finish!
Watch out for this stunning woman in future events...Mymuna will be shooting with Muscular Development today....what a great opportunity...We are soooo proud of you Mymuna....Enjoy every second of it....
Found on Girls of SAF-MYMUNA'S ROAD TO THE IFBB BIKINI PRO CARD
It is 5 a.m. on a Monday morning. I could have stayed in bed for an extra hour, but my mind is racing. All I can think about these days and nights is earning that IFBB Pro card. After placing 3rd at the Arnolds, I am now dying to win this Bikini division at the CBBF National Natural Physique Championships (Canadian Bodybuilding Federation on April 3, 2010), held in Laval,Quebec, my hometown. I can't remember if I have ever been this hungry for a win before. This has got to be the "ultimate desire"! I want to earn it, I have to be the best, I gotta go get it! I am ready, I see it, I feel it. It is in my blood. Like my older sister says, "Honey, you can almost taste it . . . you are so close!!"
Four years after my very first show, I will be back on the very same stage that I once started with the best damn physique that I could ever possibly bring. For the first time in my life, I am going to that stage not to have fun, get some experience and exposure, meet new beautiful girls, but, ultimately, just to win my IFBB Pro card!!
Wish me luck!
Mady Carter
Congratulations Mady!!
13 year old Fitness Sensation, Mady Carter competed last weekend at the INBF Northern States Super Natural American & Canadian Challenge and walked away with another title...This little dynamite is on fire!
Mady is currently preparing for a few upcoming shows and I am very excited to be coaching her. Mady has so much passion and dedication to the sport of fitness and bodybuilding. She represents this sport very well and is on a mission to be a positive role model for other young girls....Mady is truly an inspiration!
Fitness Star Model
Brigitte Blais competed last weekend at the Fitness Star Model Search and placed 3rd overall....Brigitte is a single mother of a beautiful little girl, business owner, fitness model and she is part of the TEAMOBRIEN family....Brigitte worked incredibly hard to dial in for this event. To date, Brigitte brought her best package to the fitness stage....
Dennis and I know you have what it takes to do well in future events...key word-Discipline!!!
Stay focused and keep training hard B!!
I want to go camping
I want to go camping
gah, i need something new in my life
i have alot of money right now....and i dont know what to myself lol
why did drake make a video for "over"
i want a bubble machine!
so i'm looking for one on ebay
eugene is the best dressed person i know
today was awful, but atleast i looked good ;)
i packed on alot of makeup today
men will be men, but i play the game just like a man
i should be doing my humanities honor project, but im writing this ish
i feel so disconnected from everything right about now. like, i'm not interested in anything i used to be interested in. don't even have the same feelings towards the people in my life anymore. alot of my relationships are broken and i'm not trying to fix them....but how about i dont care? which seems odd and a bit selfish, but yet such a relief. and like, i cant even say something is wrong with me. because there really isn't. this sense of carelessness has just overcome me and it feels damn good.
on the other hand, i want to get married. not necessarily in love. i just wanna be able to say i'm married. that's all.
hope you're up on my tumblr: estheticpleasure.tumblr.com ;)
Monday, 22 November 2010
Magic once more
Seven women. One cover. A historic moment. Yeah, that’s pretty much what happened one sultry summer’s day at a suburban studio. Estrogen was bouncing off the walls and there was something in the air that day, something extraordinary, irreversible and magical. Waheeda Rehman, Rekha, Hema Malini, Karisma Kapur, Kareena Kapoor, Deepika Padukone and Sonam Kapoor. Yeah we are patting ourselves on the back a bit. Come on, where else would you find these gorgeous, utterly talented and totally fantastic women on one cover together? It looks damn easy but we can tell ya, it was a Herculean task. Yes, right down to the banal matching of dates. If Kareena was free then Deepika wasn’t, if Hemaji could shoot then someone else was unavailable on that day. After much going back and forth we settled on one date, one photographer (the ever dependable Dabboo Ratnani) one stylist (the unshakeable Jayati Bose) and numerous make-up hair wizards (one for each!) and fittings, fittings and more fittings.
Lead up to the shoot
We had Jayati heading to Waheedaji’s house to show her saris and was she nervous about meeting the legendary beauty. But Waheedaji was grace personified and the fittings went off without any fuss. Hemaji was a tougher nut to crack but finally she was happy too. Rekha would wear her own stuff and there was no two ways about that. We knew she would come up with something exotic. So it was exquisite gowns for the Kapoor sisters and funky dresses for Sonam and Deepika. Sounded totally exciting!
Day of the shoot
Sonam gives us a lecture on Karl Lagerfeld and Marc Jacobs even as pancake is deftly applied to her face and her hair is being oppressed into curls. Deepika is looking so thin, we want to faint. But she slaps us and tells us that she is actually fat. Ya right! Karisma is going bonkers because of a miniscule sty in her eye that is invisible to our eyes at least but she is fretting nevertheless. But make-up man Ritesh expertly covers it up. Kareena wants to leave. She has been chanting she has places to go, things to do since the moment she came in but yet she obliges for some close-ups patiently. Waheedaji is thrilled to see Sonam (the Delhi-6 connection) and Hemaji is giving a slightly breathless Jitesh a wideberth because she thinks he is some gushy fan who has come to stalk her. Finally, we tell her that he is the editor and she says, ‘Oh he looks like a little boy! Jitesh goes blush-blush. He is so excited to see Waheedaji and Hemaji especially. He is on backslapping terms with the rest but Waheedaji and Hemaji are iconic for him (and for the rest of us).
The shoot progresses without a hitch. Everything is hunky dory. There’s much girly banter in the air. Shutterbug Dabboo Ratnani, whose doll-like daughter also makes an appearance at the shoot, goes click-click, snap snap endlessly. Until he announces it was a wrap. The ladies disperse. Some linger on to chat with us in their vans while others head straight for their cars. As for us, it was all in a day’s work and what a day it was.
Sunday, 21 November 2010
Fashion - Style Decoded
Here we decode Kangna Ranaut’s style factor this season. From classic aviators to a poor hairdo, we give you a lowdown on her style file. Take a look.
PINK BLUNDER
Well, well, pink is another girlie favourite that always looks great. But Ms Ranaut seems to have got it all wrong. She teams this pretty floral cotton dress and a pastel cardigan with those golden flip-flops. The hairdo does not help either. Phew!
RED POWER
Wearing bright red on a casual day out is not the best fashion funda, but Kangna pulls off this frill-inspired dress with ease. She teams it up with brown aviators and white flip-flops for the casual look.
ON THE MOVE
We absolutely love this chic ensemble Kangna sported on her way to a film set. Her trademark aviators teamed up with a casual shirt and denims are perfect for a day out, whether it is shopping or a brunch.
Friday, 19 November 2010
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