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Our Blog For March 2007

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My husband and I have lived in a certain downtown condominium for nearly 3 years, and we have yet to hear a single concierge make a fire alarm announcement that sounds like they know what they are doing - much less like they know how to speak. I find this highly annoying.

Take tonight's alarm at midnight: 12:00am - Dude leans on a warning buzzer for about 45 seconds, which is done to notify us...

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This is from the Gothamist, who got it from NY Times, but we thought it was pretty funny.

Here's a funny article in the NY Times House & Garden section about apartment decor as relationship dealbreakers. Here are some of the examples:

- Stuffed animals

- A grown man's room looking 'like a teenager's room. The computer was up there and the twin bed, his clothes were all...

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If you still have your white eyeliner kicking around from a few years ago, you're in luck cause it looks like it's back. Here's another one from I Am Fashion:

Now I am no expert about makeup so I was always thought white eyeliners weren't that versatile. I thought they were only useful in useful in doing the 60's mod look, as done in the Dior FW05 show. But apparently, there...

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For some reason the video went a little wonky when we uploaded it, but here's a little piece about some of the controversy surrounding the Canadian Fashion Industry.
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This might explain why Conair gave all media flat irons at L'Oreal Fashion Week last week. I Am Fashion explores the trend of straight hair.

Straight hair was all the rage in the SS07 runway shows and the uber glamourous Oscars. Now we all know that the models and celebs have professional hair stylist straightening their hair with brushes and straighteners. But how could normal people like...
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Miuccia Prada is considered to be the ultimate trend setter when it comes to runway fashion. I Am Fashion isn't feeling this latest trend and we must admit, neither are we. Here's their take on the Prada Collection.

I simply cannot ignore it anymore as a catwalk anomaly there for show, Prada fringe accessories are everywhere. On the catwalk on their clothes, their bags.. . . on more of...
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We've been doing a terrible job of it, and according to WebMD, so are many of you. Though it might be more tempting to spend every extra penny on cute summer shoes, it might be better invested in more veggies, more often.


A new report shows Americans are actually getting worse at eating their vegetables. This is hardly the first study to document dismal diet habits. Last week, the CDC gave U...

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EBeauty daily shares a few tips on keeping your legs hairfree for spring. Though we recommend the epilator as the most important must-have accessory in your bathroom, this post is about shaving for those of you who are squimish at the thought of ripping those little suckers out by the root.

Great legs are a beauty asset, but they quickly lose sex appeal when they are stubbly. Since we are quickly...

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These are as popular in New York as "Street Meat" in Toronto. Epicurious.com brings you the delicious recipe. Enjoy!

Though reminiscent of the warm soft pretzels you may have had at baseball games or on the street, these are even better because they're fresh. Serve with yellow mustard. Click through for the full recipe.





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I Am Fashion on NYC designer, Phillip Lim. Enjoy!

In the past few seasons, Phillip Lim has been one of the NY's new 'big' fashion designers. People love his clothes because they're chic, girly but not overly so, wearable and don't look cheap. I've always thought his designs were pretty and loveable, but I wasn't too interested in them. Maybe because I can't quite...

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An interesting review from BlogTO on Reliable Fish & Chips. Enjoy!

Sometimes the map is the territory.



I was prepared to be dazzled-- or in the absence of awe, hoping to at least buoy a Reliable Fish & Chips review on the raft of my unbridled anglophilia and the orthodoxy of an RC upbringing. I mean I wanted to love this place more than I want a new Exploding Hearts album. In the end...
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We're still here at the conference (people are speaking as I rudely type this) but I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who wished us well. It wasn't as scary as I imagined and we got 1st place so we'll definitely be talking more about this. Yay!
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The Gothamist has written an interesting little blurb about Karl Lagerfeld, one of the most influential designers of our time with a very distinct (odd?) personality. Interesting...

We finally got around to reading the profile of fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld in the New Yorker. Certainly, he's got his quirks. But we liked learning about what Lagerfeld, who reads in English, French, German,...

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More then ever, designers are seeing the need to create clothing for the plus-sized fashionista. This is great news for curvy gals who would love to wear designer but have been stuck with limited selection. TheBudgetFashionista fills us in on a two designers who have recently launched plus size collections.

Calvin Klein and Michael Kors now have plus size lines available at select Macys, Lord &...

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It's all about the bum. When it comes to buying jeans, pockets are King (Queen?). Depending exactly where they are positioned on your tush can be the difference between looking fab, flat or fat. IAmFashion seems to share our obesssion with jean pockets. Here's her take on the Victoria Beckham pockets from Rock and Republic.

I've always been intrigued with the Victoria Beckham for Rock...

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Nothing detracts from a pretty face like acne. Whether you are a teenager suffering through this or well into your 20s or 30s and those nasty suckers are still there, you'll want to read up on this. WebMd tackles acne treatments that really work.

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We've been hearing for years that yogurt is good for us, but what specifically are the health benefits?

According to WebMD, yogurt can help reduce your risk for osteoporosis, high blood pressure, lactose intolerance, colon cancer and other gut issues. It has also been known to discourage vaginal problems like (shudder) yeast infections and can help you feel fuller, which is a great way to lose...

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