Read Full ArticleWinterlicious and Dine Out Vancouver Twice a year in Toronto and Vancouver, some of the finest restaurants dish up 3 course meals for fixed price. Toronto's Winterlicious features lunches starting at $15 and dinners ranging from $25-$35 (+ taxes and gratuity). Dine Out Vancouver's fixed price meals are $18, $28 or $38.Dine Out Vancouver's menus feature a BC VQA wine pairing, that compliments each restaurant's culinary expertise. This is a great opportunity to sample food from restaurants... | ||
Read Full ArticleeBay Tips from a Self-Proclaimed eBaholic Now that we’re officially knee deep in the recession, we’ve got two options – 1. curb spending completely (boo!) or 2. spend more wisely. While the first option is periodically more sensible, it’s far less fun. So lets go with the latter!Now there are many ways to spend less, but we’re not talking about sacrificing quality or style here. Now more than ever is a good time to start using eBay for your shopping needs. No matter what your heart’s desire – brand new pair of Frye boots... | ||
Read Full ArticleMovie Night Save the Date: Confessions of a Shopaholic We are excited to announce our next movie night in Toronto! After the sell out success of the Sex and the City movie night last May, we're once again heading to the movies as a group to see Confessions of a Shopaholic on Thursday, February 19th.We are still working out the final details, but for now, please save the date and check back on ChickAdvisor often for more information.Have a great weekend! | ||
Read Full ArticleHow to Quit Your Job and Start a New Career Somewhere between New Year's free flowing champagne and getting hit with deadlines upon your return to the rat race, you probably made an impulsive resolution to switch jobs. Time off during the holidays can lead to such introspection, so who can blame you?But is it a good idea, in this economy, to jump ship? Some important considerations before you swagger into the manager's office with your resignation:1. Do you have a clear idea of what you'd like to do?It's not enough to... | ||
Read Full ArticleMascara Wars Mascara is the most important product in most of our makeup bags. It can transform sleepy eyes, add eyelashes where they seemed not to exist before, and create instant drama. It's also one product that can be worn alone and still make a big impact. That's probably why we're willing to shell out any price if we find one that out performs. As you may have guessed, the notion of rubbing dark substances on our lashes came from the Egyptians thousands of years... | ||
Read Full ArticleCreamsicle's Chocolate Heart Attack Cookies What better way to keep warm in the winter than to add a few extra layers? The recipe you are about to discover will help you do just that, but instead of bundling up with extra clothing, it will be the extra fat that will keep you toasty. Now before you click away, you may just want to jot this recipe anyway because these cookies are so rich and delicious you'll probably be satisfied with just one a day, and the rich cocoa-y smells that will fill your kitchen when they are... | ||
Read Full ArticleFinding the Perfect Boots Boot shopping is supposed to be fun, but generally it's a huge pain in the butt. All of the stores carry the same merchandise, the souls are too slippery, heels are too high, the calves are too thin, or there are just too many buckles, bells and whistles. That's before you even get to looking at the price tag. With all of the winter sales, this is the perfect time to find that elusive pair of boots to take you through the winter and well into next fall. The best... | ||
Read Full Article5 Easy Eco Solutions Going green hasn't been this trendy since the 70's. Chances are, decreasing your eco-footprint made your New Year's Resolutions List this year. The difference is, these days we are just as concerned about saving the planet as safeguarding our own health.But where to begin? If you care about such things, you already know about recycling and the benefits of organic food. It's like dieting - those first 10 pounds are pretty easy, but taking it to the next level is trickier.A recent... | ||
Read Full ArticleOrganic Beauty: Guilt-Free Makeup & Skincare If you resolved this year to live a greener lifestyle, that should include your beauty routine. Products with more natural and organic ingredients are not only better for your body's largest organ, but the environment as well.Though it's still fairly difficult to find a good selection of reasonably accessible organic and all natural makeup, more than ever companies are creating organic beauty products that are better for you and the environment. Many of these can be found... | ||
Read Full ArticleDAVIDsTEA: A spot of tea with the founder of a hot new chain This ain't your granny's tea shop. A hot trend (literally), a young founder and a desire to make tea the drink of choice for the fun and fashionable. We sipped a spot of tea with David Segal, the founder of DAVIDsTEA, at their first location (Toronto's Queen St. W!) to find out the story behind this hopeful new chain and to get a few tips for budding entrepreneurs.ChickAdvisor:What inspired you to start your own Tea business?David:I always liked tea. I drank basic... | ||
Read Full ArticleSweet Talk with Sugarlime Founder Karen Buder Canadian west coast readers may already be familiar with Sugarlime, a popular Vancouver based jewelry company that makes original and highly covetable pieces. The company was founded by husband and wife duo, Karen & Mike Buder, who were bitten by the jewelry bug on a trip to Asia. Sugarlime's pieces are worn by a number of A list celebrities and they are the exclusive jeweler to eTalk Daily's entertainment and fashion reporter, Susie Wall.We sat down with the bubbly Karen at... | ||
Read Full Article8 Fashion Resolutions With the start of a new year comes much reflection. And sometimes embarrassment. What did I learn last year? What could I do better? Since a large part of my job revolves around fashion, this seemed like a natural place to start with my list of resolutions. In no particular order, here are 8 fashion crimes committed in '08 that I plan to improve on:1. Stop forcing the outfitSo what happened here you ask? Good question! I found these high waisted shorts... | ||
Read Full Article5 Beauty Resolutions I'm not really one to make an actual list of New Year's Resolutions. After all, if you are determined to make changes in your life it's pretty lame to wait until some arbitrary date on the calendar to decide about it, no?And yet we find ourselves in a reflective frame of mind after the Christmas holiday. I'm sure it has nothing to do with the mounds of cookies and imported chocolates we gorged on while shlepping around in Charlie Brown fleecy pajamas for three days straight.No... | ||
Read Full ArticleBlackberry Ricotta Crepes Everyone has their own holiday routine. For us, New Year's brunch with friends is the last hurrah before succumbing to the realities of winter and that dead time until the much-awaited May long weekend.Always on the lookout for a perfect main dish, we've cycled through Eggs Benedict and Belgian Waffles to go with the obligatory mimosa (fresh-squeezed, of course). This year I'm all about ricotta crepes drenched with homemade blackberry sauce. They are surprisingly simple!Crepes1 cup... | ||
Read Full ArticleFinding a Baby Sitter It seems like just yesterday I was a teen fielding babysitting requests for New Year's Eve. Now the tables have turned and I'm the one making panicked calls to the daughters of my friends.New to this game? Here are a few pointers, from someone who's seen both sides...Wanted: a mature sitter with experienceBudget: not importantSolution: hire a serviceA professional sitter should be insured and have a recent criminal background check on file with the service. Rates will vary widely by... | ||
Read Full ArticleWhen To Say "I Love You" I love you… um… Hello?You’re on a romantic date with a guy you’ve been seeing for… let’s say, three months. The sky is filled with stars, he’s wearing your favourite shirt on him and you’re absolutely, positively sure that he’s The One – your soul mate. So after he leans in for a goodnight kiss, you say the three words you’ve wanted to say since the third date: I love you. Only… he doesn’t respond. Or, he responds with an excuse about needing to get up early for work... | ||
Read Full ArticleWider Calf Boots: A Leg Up For Curvier Gams Year after year, stylish knee-high boots seem to be only for the slender of leg; choices for curvier gams appear limited to uninspired shiny stretch vinyl or short, below-the-calf heights. If you're a girl in need of tall boots with a roomier fit, though, don't despair. In a determined search for the holy-boot grail this Fall, I've managed to track down a variety of brand names and a few retailers with the right stuff.Town Shoes and Ron White yielded the most selection. At... | ||
Read Full ArticleWinnipeg ChickAdvisor First Meet-Up We had our first cafe meet up here in snowy Winnipeg last week. Despite the frigid temperatures (-40!!), a handful of you came out forsome gossip, lattes and snacks at the Fyxx Espresso Bar in the Exchange. A great time was had by all and we hope to do this again soon!Preferably in the summer next time...Thanks for coming and Merry Christmas to all :) | ||
Read Full ArticleChick Picks 2008: Recommended Items What makes us beautiful? Flower child basics of inner peace and love are essential, but sometimes we practical women do need a little extra help. Our members have spoken - here are some of your favourite recommendations from 2008 (a.k.a. your boyfriend's Stocking Stuffer Shopping List):Best Mascara: Maybelline Colossal Volum' Express This recent Product Review Club offering made a splash with its psychedelic packaging and claims of ginormous winkers. The selection of a mascara is... | ||
Read Full ArticleGift Ideas for Men Why are women so much easier to shop for than men? I could think of 10 things to get my sister for Christmas but when it comes to the husband I often find myself stumped. While some guys may appreciate the lovely scrap book of special memories you spent hours putting together or the snowflake sweater you knitted for him, most men will likely prefer something more practical. So what are some good gift ideas for men? I decided to interview the husband for a few tips.In no... | ||
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