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20 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday March 1, 2008 30's THE ESSENTIALS OF SKIN CARE KRISTA'S CLOTHING PROVIDED BY: AVANTÉ BOUTIQUE, 905-815-9130, 302 LAKESHORE ROAD EAST Scapa Creme jacket $199, Pants $139, Fabrics and styles from Europe, cotton/linen, Black Bustier by Simon Chang $120, Long necklace by Rita B $199, Striped Purse $42 www.oakvillebeaver.com The first and most important step in skin care is preventing damage. Sun, wind, pollutants and simply aging can degrade the condition of your skin. Common complaints include dry and itchy skin, wrinkles, sagging, color changes, and age spots. To help your skin along the way, exercise, rest, and good nutrition are important steps. A proper diet isn't just good for your overall health, it also helps to ensure that your skin will receive all of the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients that it needs to maintain and repair itself. And water is great for your skin! The sun is one of the most common skin care problem among women. Ultraviolet radiation damages the skin and can lead to wrinkles, premature aging, age spots, and even cancer. Take extra precautions to make sure your skin is not exposed to the sun's rays. Use a natural sunscreen, or a moisturizer that contains sunscreen (at least SPF 15) every day. This doesn't however mean that you should lock yourself inside all day, like some sort of vampire. Dry skin is very common, especially with age since older skin has fewer sweat and oil glands than younger skin. Avoid using harsh soaps when bathing, and if possible, cut back on the number of baths or showers each week. Follow up your bath with a moisturizing lotion. GET PROFESSIONALLY FITTED FOR A BRA AT INSIDE STORY, DOWNTOWN OAKVILE Women and their bras. An ageless ongoing challenge to match the fit to the body. Except at Inside Story... Service personified, it is here that any woman of size or age can walk in and know they will leave with the perfect bra in hand. So skilled is staff at Inside Story, one need only enter and be `sized-up' to perfection by an expert. "Our fitters will look at a woman and determine by her back what size bra she will require," says Lida, owner of this divine lingerie boutique. A long-time favourite of downtown Oakville, Lida's shop offers charm by its mere presence, plus the finest product and service to its clientele. "We listen to what the customer wants...and then we go from there." Offering a vast selection of bras, staff is knowledgeable on each product they sell. Skillfully trained, fitters have the ability to select the style and size to suit you best without having to measure. Once a client's size has been determined, that and their personal preference are recorded for future visits. Shopping for a bra need not be a challenge, ladies. Walk through the door of Inside Story and discover what can be a very pleasing experience... BILL'S CLOTHING PROVIDED BY: THE RUNNING COMPANY 905-815-1952, 118 THOMAS STREET Jacket by Saucony $99.99, Pants by Sugoi $109.99, Shirt by Insport $74.99 THANKS TO OUR MODELS KRISTA AND BILL VISIT AVANTÉ FOR BEAUTIFUL GARMENTS, AFFORDABLE PRICES AND EXCITING SPRING TRENDS Avanté has been providing residents of Oakville with quality garments at affordable prices for the past eight years. Avanté has all that's needed to build a beautiful wardrobe for spring. Offering everything from casual to formal wear, in sizes four to 16, and accessories including jewellery, handbags, scarves, belts, shawls and footwear. The stylish clothing and accessories are European influenced, imported from Germany, Holland, France, as well as Canada. "We pride ourselves in making women look good from head to toe," says Anna, Owner of Avanté. Anna explains that a woman in her 30's should wear clothing that suits her body. Trends this season emphasize brightly printed tops, animal prints, metallics and feminine blouses. A musthave in everybody's wardrobe this spring is a dress. Whether it's a sundress or work-dress, there is something for everyone at Avanté. Trends that can be easily incorporated into everybody's weekend wardrobe this season are tunic tops and shorter dresses with leggings. For corporate 30-somethings try a fashion jacket with a printed or solid-coloured skirt, choosing a length that will compliment you. Throw on a fashion handbag, some jewellery, a pair of beaded sandals and you're ready to start the day. For more information stop in to Avanté at 312 Lakeshore Road East or call 905.815.9130. ? ? ? ges s? ms A? le or t s? allen ea es? parents sharing the same ool? b P p e Now yourcan connect withd p o ugh D ttitu otherblu t ch ty id sch experiencessues? s sup ? y g g 24/7 the nin in no PARENT-TOedin paFORUM @ ar s at rivalr ine is need h a e PARENT ren y p i g e s wit s a Tra tinand TVO are lookingtf recognize and reward children whog madela difference! al em Parent ttyCityGet Teen Brea toSingle Birthd Probl Siblin havescip Speci Di Po Your families' best local resource! Sponsored by