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16 - The Oakville Beaver Weekend, Saturday March 3, 2007 Model's clothing provided by: SILKEBORG 166 Lakeshore Rd E., 905-337-3155 20's HEALTH in your 20's you are finishing school and are starting out in the work world. Lisa Newman, Co-ordinator of Health, fitness and recreation for the Oakville YMCA explains that it is important to develop healthy habits that can last a lifetime. "Sedentary activities can quickly take over, like television, computer games etc and a sedentary lifestyle can lead to health issues like Type two diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, etc," she says. The YMCA offers a variety of physical activities and classes, but it is about more than just that, it is also a great place to meet friends who have similar interests in staying healthy and active and having fun. "We see many friends come together here on a regular basis, whether to work out and 'spot' each other in the wellness centre, or to shoot some hoops," says Lisa. "Many opportunities exist to volunteer at the Y, including coaching basketball, working with youth in a leadership program, or assisting with swimming lessons. There are many ways to help out and stay active at the same time." FASHION & BEAUTY Your 20's are the perfect time to experiment with new, fun hairstyles, highlights Diesel's collar and leash provided by: BARK & FITZ 334 LAKESHORE RD E. , 905-842-2756 and colours. Try something different that expresses who you are. The same can be said about fashion. This is the time you may want to start discovering you own personal style ­ or maybe you want to embrace the trends of the season. TOP YOUNG FASHION LOOKS FOR SPRING 2007: · Dresses - Every style imaginable from ultra short, mini, knee and maxi · Futurist - Space Odyssey 60s retro futurist, fantasy armour, satins, patent, leather · Metallics - Sweet wrapper looks, gold, silver, shimmer, shine, gleam, lustre & sparkle · Romantic Looks - Soft layers, floral looks, softer colours, bows, delicacy lace · Folkloric Styling - Folksy traditional, paisley border prints, peasant necklines · Slouch Looks - Easy jersey dressing, Brit boy and soft casual over sizing · Luxury Sport - Sophisticated sporty looks in luxury glamorous fabrics · Bold Prints - Monochrome patterns in oversized abstract and organic imagery · Neon Brights - Dazzling Colour, clashing colour mixes · 80's Body Conscious - Cling, fit and glamour Thanks to our experts: YMCA of Oakville, 410 Rebecca Street, 905-845-3417 Storage Solutions for older homes and smaller spaces HOW DOES ONE UPDATE THE TIGHT CRAMPED CLOSETS OF YESTERDAY TO ACCOMMODATE THE WARDROBES OF TODAY? Consult a professional - some unique design solutions can provide double and triple storage capacity within the existing area--a custom design will accommodate any angle or obstacle. Using hardware of various widths and depths, every inch of space can be utilized from the floor to the ceiling. Incorporating drawers and baskets into the design can take the place of furniture in the bedroom, which in turn increases the living space. Often, when closet space is limited or nonexistent, the trend is to convert an existing room into a walk-in closet. These typically have a starting price of around $1,500.00. Not everyone has the luxury of sparing a room for this, so a good idea is to start looking at how to maximize the efficiency of the existing areas. Most older homes have nooks which, when approached correctly, can lead to multiple storage opportunities. While most homeowners choose a closet system constructed using either white or almond finish, there are dozens of wood grain finishes available like Maple, Cherry, Mahogany and Walnut. There are also abstracts and lots of primary color solids, which are very popular in children's rooms. Other decorative and functional options go a long way to dress up and enhance the utility of a closet system. Raised panel drawers and door fronts, acrylic doors, jewelry inserts, drawer & shelf dividers, sliding belt and tie racks, valet bars, are just a few of options.When done professionally, this will be a one-time purchase that will last forever, provide plenty of added storage and be a pleasure to use. Provided by Closet & Storage Concepts, 1047 North Service Road, East, Oakville. 905.337.2900 www.closetandstorageconcepts.ca You're hired! Landing your dream job INTENTION, CONNECTION, PROJECTION An enormous part of your 20's is spent building the foundation for your future independence, and breaking into your industry of choice is not always easy. With limited or no experience you fight to get a shot to prove yourself. 20-somethings fret no more! Here are three steps to help you land your dream job: · Set your intention: always be clear on what you want, or as clear as you can be. Write it down, say it to yourself, believe it is true. · Make a connection, find out everything you can about your intention, seek out people who will help you achieve it, be persistent. People will help you! · Utilize projection: visually project your intention from your resume to your appearance. How you present yourself is critical to how you are perceived and remembered. Life is a journey, you do not have to have it all figured out! Know your heart, learn from your experiences. 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