AS spring break approaches, celiulite becomes a concern for sun-seekers preparing to bare all. Orange-peel skin is common to women of all shapes and sizes, say's Mary Mackenzie, fitness _pro- grammer for the North Vancouver Recreation Cornmission. Women — whether slim or more gencrously propor- tioned — have a greater tendency than men_ to deposit fat around their - midsection. “There is no specialty fat cailed cellulite,” —_says Mackenzie. “Cellulite is the appearance that’s created when you have fat that lies between the muscle and the skin.” As it squishes - through the connective tis- sue (like chicken wire), the fat causes the skin’s surface to pucker and dimple. Biotherm’s — Celluli- Zone cream ($48 for 200 mL), available in March at the beauty counter, romis- es to “erase dimple skin.” A “tri-active zone com- lex” of caffeine, gingko iloba and cola acts on problem areas to reduce the appearance of fatty deposits. Silicon, ginseng and thermal plankton help improve the skin’s texture, condition and resilience. Consumers should be wary of any product’s claims. Regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight is the best way to keep cellulite in check, says Mackenzie. — Layne Christensen SoftLight.” The ultimate Advanced Laser technology experience of for the lasting removal of hair-free skin excess and unwanted hair. awaits you. Call tuday for your free consultation. orth ray re news ‘§ FASHION NEWS photo Paut MeGrath A-WEAR’S spring ad campaign (above) push- es the beundaries of good taste. The allure of body art continues, keeping mehndi artists like Kaip-Joshi (left) in trade. Tag Heuer’s newest sports watch, the Kirium Ti5 with rub- ber strap and titanium case, hits the shelves this spring. Sunday. February 21, 1999 — North Shore News — 15 “up posters a matter of taste A-WEAR’S clever new ad campaign is attract- ing attention. The store’s campaign to promote new spring merchan- dise consists of four images, two of which are displayed in poster format in the Vancouver clothing company’s Park Royal storefront. In one, a man holds up 4 conveni'ace store clerk, who comments to the robber: “Cool jacket. In the other, a policeman frisks a woman in a form-fitting suit and tells her “Nice fabric.” The campaign was created by Vancouver ad agency Palmer Jarvis DDB. It’s underlying theme is: “A-Wear clothes stand out in every situation,” says creative director Chris Staples. “We're trying to show deliberately ridiculous situa- tions. What we're trying to say is that in these situations, A- Wear clothes are so amazing that they get noticed.” Tr was the campaign, not DERMAL LASER CENTRE 926-2609 200 - 265 25th Street West Vancouver Safthaghs Laser ts safe for all shin tyyes. Reviles mas sari. the clothes, that North Van res- ident Shirley Smith noticed on a recent visit to the mall. But A- Wear shouldn’t count on get- ting any of Smith’s business. “Disrespecttul to the police department” and “insulting” was how Smith, 64, saw the campaign. She promptly fired off a letter to the West Van Police, requesting the signs be removed. Staples, who says the cam- paign has been popular with A- Wear’s youthful market, sug- gests Smith might be missing the point. “Our target group — the people who would actually buy A-Wear clothes totally understands that this is humour, thar this is light, thar this is just a joke. This is in no means meant to be a slam against policemen or anyone.” 900 Mehndi hit the mainstream last spring when style-makers Sharon Stone, Mira Sorvino and Madonna declared the ancient body art a hands-down winner. This spring, expect it to show up at grad parties every- where as teens continue to catch on to the trend. In East Indian culture, Go Wild with Woods Personalize your windows with wood blinds. Available in a wide variety of stains and finishes. WINDOW COVERINGS Wood Blinds Sale ends February 28/99 mehndi is applied on special occasions and is a popular adornment at weddings. A paste made from the crushed leaves of the henna plant is applied to the skin with a plas- tic cone, similar to the way a pastry chef applies icing to a cake, The dye is absorbed, imprinting the design on the skin. Mehndi artist Kalp-Joshi has been painting in henna since she was a child in Bombay. She currently plies her trade Fridays through Sundays at Out of Affica, upstairs at Lonsdale Quay. and Fridays and Saturdays at Hatz Hair Design on Lonsdale Avenue. For Valentine’s Day, Kalp- Joshi adorned young lovers with mehndi rings, necklaces and bracelets whose filigree designs cleverly concealed a sweetheart’s initial. She can ere- ate most designs in under 10 minutes, Prices start at $10 for a ring and increase for more complicated designs. Expect the design to last anywhere from one to three weeks before it fades away. o90 Tag Heuer’s newest time- piece ts no lightweight, Made of titanium-aluminum alloy, the case of the Kirium Tid is 50% lighter than its steel coun- terpart. But it carries 2 hefty price tag of $3,400. The Swiss watchmaker has equipped its newest sports watch with ETA quartz move- ment and a vuicanized black rubber strap. Find the Kirlum Tid in stores this April. “Kelita’’ Concert Thirty-two churches of North Vancouver are excited to join hands and offer a free concert with “Kelita”, a contemporary Canadian artist, Sunday, February 21 at 7pm at the Centennial Theatre, Lonsdale and 23rd. The concert is part of the Power To Change media campaign presently being run on Lower Mainland television, newspaper and radio outlets. Kelita is Alberta born and raised. Singing professionally for over a dozen years she has garnered numerous Juno CCMA nominations for her vocal talents. She has collaborated with June award winner Susan Aglukark in Susan’s winning album This Child. She considers artists like Carole King. James Taylor, aid The Carpenters to have had a profound influence on'her professional carcer. Over the years she has shared the stage with Reba, Randy ‘Fravis., Waylon Jennings aid Michelle Wright. The concert is free to the community but tickets guaranteeing seats are available by calling the Delbrook Baptist Church, 985-4011, the North Shore Alliance Church 984-6422 or St. Simon’s Anglican Church (Deep Cove) 929-1643.