Winnipeg Free Press: Life & Style

DeSoto's lives again ... for one cherry night

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:46:32 CDT

IN the mid-1980s, Winnipeggers flocked to a nostalgia-themed nightclub that was more American Grafitti than Flashdance. Now the alumni dancers and employees of DeSoto's Cabaret are holding a reunion for all former staff and customers who may be nostalgic for nostalgia. It takes place June 11 at...

Brogue vogue

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:52:01 CDT

This past week, shoe aficionados across the globe celebrated their appreciation for the always funky and endlessly fabulous creations of Canadian shoe designer John Fluevog as part of International Fluevog Day. For those who have yet to experience the joy a Vog brings to your style repertoire,

StreetStyle: Brenda Johnson

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:52:52 CDT

Brenda Johnson Sadly, fashion marketers gear their energy to a younger audience, not leaving much guidance for older generations. Brenda Johnson's found that sticking with classics, using pops of colour and designing her own outfits is how she stays current and trendy. Johnson recently returned

Maralee Caruso

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:51:01 CDT

Maralee Caruso Anchor, CTV News If your house were on fire, heaven forbid, what's the one item contained within that you would try to take with you? (People, pets and computers not included.) My children's baby photo albums. I have two sons, Connor, 10 and Ryder, 7. They are my whole world!

Running the numbers

Sat, 18 May 2013 06:32:33 CDT

40.5 -- Percentage of Facebook users around the world who changed their relationship status to "single" in 2012 3.2 -- Percentage whose status indicates their relationship is "complicated" 1.3 -- Percentage who are in an "open"

Chess

Sat, 18 May 2013 08:50:01 CDT

THERE isn't much that happens in the arena of world championship chess that is devoid of controversy, so the battle over this year's title match was predictable. Viswanathan Anand, the reigning world champion and a popular figure in his native India, will meet challenger Magnus Carlsen of Norway

Explore Desire seminars to 'push the boundaries'

Thu, 16 May 2013 09:28:37 CDT

They wanted more. And the sexologist delivered. Six months after his women-only sexuality seminar drew a sold-out crowd to the Radisson Hotel, Winnipeg's Dr. Reece Malone is back with three new workshops aimed at helping both genders Explore Desire. The seminars, on May 25, again at the

Siteseeing

Thu, 16 May 2013 10:21:28 CDT

Instatrend; Daily Mashup; 12 Years of DFA: Too Old To Be New, Too New To Be Classic; Bud Light DJ Battle; MP3 of the Week: Primus; Video of the Week: The Gaslamp Killer -- In The Dark

Pets of the Week

Tue, 14 May 2013 03:17:09 CDT

Zina This is Zina. She was hatched on 12/12/12. She is a bundle of energy and loves to cuddle and give kisses. She also loves veggies! -- Irene Wagner Rupert Rupert is four years old and was adopted from the Winnipeg Humane Society. He enjoys opening cupboards, sniffing shoes and

Nivea Sensitive anti-perspirant roll-on

Tue, 14 May 2013 09:25:34 CDT

ON THE SHELF: Nivea Sensitive anti-perspirant roll-on has no added alcohol or preservatives and is free of fragrance. It has chamomile extract and avocado oil to soothe sensitive skin. Costs $3.69 to $4.49 at drug stores and supermarkets. FEATURES: With more workplaces and gyms adopting a "No