Read Full ArticleHat Trick: Tips & Trends As if fighting skin cancer, wrinkles, and a bad-hair day weren’t reason enough to don a brim – hats are the go-to accessory this summer.Anyone who has ever burned their scalp, and had to suffer through the pain of subsequent brushing, or the day when their entire part peels off - just once is enough to swear on a silk headscarf ‘never again!’ - will rejoice that this summer hats are as stylish as ever.This summer’s hat trend is all about protecting your scalp, face, ears and neck from... | ||
Read Full ArticleBest of Deodorants & Anti-Perspirants It's Monday morning and you have an important presentation to make to the big wigs upstairs. The elevator is crowded and someone has a bad case of B.O. Surely it's not ... you?You won't get far if you're wafting eau de locker room like a nebula of nasty. We checked out the top-rated anti-perspirants and deodorants on ChickAdvisor for you:1. Dove Ultimate ClearCost: $5ishYou love the variety of mild scents and the non-irritating ingredients which can even soothe a bad case of... | ||
Read Full ArticleBudgeting for your Big Day So you're engaged! Congratulations! As your newly engaged glow starts to fade and you get into the nitty gritty of planning the biggest day of your life, you may find that what we call the wedding "money train" is lurking just around the corner. When clients come in to meet with me, I typically find that their budget expectations are grossly underestimated. The average wedding cost in Canada is approximately $24,000; however, that figure is much higher when you get married in an urban... | ||
Read Full ArticleRaspberry & Honey Creme Brulee Treat yourself and a friend to this classic french custard with twist. An impressive dessert that's surprisingly easy to make and tweak using your favourite seasonal fruits!Preheat oven to 325F. Whisk together Yolks and Honey until smooth, add whipping cream and vanilla. Divide mixture into 2 ramekins, and place in a casserole dish. Pour boiling water into casserole dish until water is half way up the ramekins. Bake for 35 minutes, or until golden.Meanwhile, heat raspberries and honey in a... | ||
Read Full ArticleBest Books for the Beach I have 2 requirements for vacation: peace and quiet. The frantic pace of life makes taking time off to run around sightseeing or outlet shopping seem more stressful than it really ought to be.No. My idea of vacation is setting my feet in the surf, a large umbrella overhead, a flamboyant cocktail in one hand and a great book in the other. Here are my must-reads for Summer '09:ChicklitThe very best beach fare is light, fun and slightly ridiculous. My top nod simply must go to Sophie... | ||
Read Full ArticleHow to Plan Your Best Backyard Bash When summer arrives, our favourite thing is hosting back yard parties. But how to entertain without spending hours at the grill (we hate to sweat) or all night in the kitchen (we mustn’t miss out on the gossip)? Easy! Whether you have a sprawling garden, a city patio or a bijoux balcony, here are some ideas that will have your friends talking for weeks:Set the Scene - Simple details that will transform your outdoor space into the perfect backdrop:* For a rustic look, put fresh flowers in... | ||
Read Full ArticleYour Summer Beauty Makeover: Our Expert's Tips What is the remedy for pale, lack-luster skin? A sexy summer glow, and that is what summer skin is all about. Sun-kissed skin looks healthier, more radiant. Summer is a time when makeup should look effortless, never cakey or heavy. Bring sexy back to your skin this summer with these makeup must-haves!Tinted Moisturizer with SPFMy Pick: Cosmedicine Honest Face Skin Tint & Treatment SPF 20Put away heavy foundations and even out your skin tone with a tinted moisturizer. I really love... | ||
Read Full ArticleBest of Member Advice: Love, Lust, & Relationships Relationships, whomever they involve, are a cornerstone in our lives. They can be messy, fulfilling, complicated, refreshingly simple - sometimes all of the above. One thing is certain: the perfect relationship does not exist.Where do you turn when you need solid counsel? We rounded up some of the best no-nonsense advice found on the ChickChat forum here on ChickAdvisor.On Love...A guy friend I’ve known for years tried to make a move on me, even though I have a boyfriend!... | ||
Read Full ArticleMadame Paree: Meet the Parisian Woman Sophie-noun1. The French version of Sophia.2. A thin beautiful woman mostly found smoking and avoiding food at all costs.3. The stereotypical Parisian woman.Before arriving in Paris, one can nearly guarantee that a rendezvous with one of many Sophies is inevitable. What one doesn’t expect is to come across enough Sophies to fill the date book of any attractive and eligible man for at least a decade. (Or woman, if they’re so inclined.) However, before you tattoo your date book with several... | ||
Read Full ArticleBalmshell Cosmetics: Interview with the Twin Founders Balmshell girls, Jennifer and Fiona Lees, 31 are identical twins. The blonde sisters finish each other's sentences, exude the same feisty energy and share the same vision to create the best lip gloss on the market.The similarities don't stop there. Jen and Fiona got engaged on the same day and are both getting married this year. But before you get too excited, there will not be a double wedding - one is in August, the other in November.What is especially remarkable about the pair is... | ||
Read Full ArticleFrugalista: Tips from a Coupon Ninja Once, they would have called you "cheap". Now, it's just plain smart.Saving money wherever you can has gone from Gran & Gramp's penny pinching casseroles to the modern frugalista. It's gotten so popular, you might soon be invited to a home party seminar. Huh? Think Tupperware party ... with coupons.However, there is much more to saving a buck than simply clipping and redeeming. You could save so much money, it feels like stealing! And after the first time you make it out... | ||
Read Full ArticleFresh Summer Appetizers Backyard party planned? Check.Guest list invited and RSVPs confirmed? Check.Menu? Ho hum...Once again, we can count on Dad to offer up his best barbecue tips to ensure party perfection. Don't be stuck in the kitchen with a hot stove when you could be outside expertly working the grill with an ice cold Corona in hand and your cousin's hot roommate in sight.Appy #1: Grilled OystersWith apologies to coastal dwellers, oysters can be a mystery to some ground pounders so a... | ||
Read Full ArticleIs My Period Normal? Mood swings, uncomfortable cramps and eating everything that isn’t nailed down to your kitchen counter is just the beginning of what some women have to deal with once a month when “Aunt Flow” comes a knockin’! But even though the PMS fog has lifted, you're still experiencing strange irregularities - scratching your head wondering “Hey, is that really normal??” To break down the “facts” from the “fiction”, Fertility Specialist Dr. Ari Baratz from... | ||
Read Full ArticleGorgeous Hair Inside and Out I was braced for any number of oh-so-casual comments on the state of my hair when I walked into the salon a few weeks ago.To start, my natural frugality had led me toward many budget-friendly barbers, and life as a mom of three with as many community commitments as store loyalty cards made the good ol' ponytail my hairstyle of convenience. Surely I wasn't the first client to nervously enter a chic établissement several notches above my usual haunt? Robert Barbosa, owner of... | ||
Read Full ArticleBest of Cafes Let's take a mental inventory of our vices, shall we?Smoking - out Excessive Drinking - out Budget-busting Handbag Splurges - on hold... at least for the time being Finding the best velvety-smooth latté in town - a personal quest and non-negotiable It's not a vice: it's a necessity, we at ChickAdvisor HQ firmly believe. And in the interests of making your search just a little simpler, we scoured the web for the most decadent froth we could find... | ||
Read Full ArticleWedding Series: Wedding Dress Trends When it comes to finding your dream day gown, there are countless options for brides. Any bride who has already been through the process will tell you that finding the gown can be the most frustrating task during the entire wedding planning process! To help you through the myriad of choices, here is my quick guide on the latest wedding gown trends for late 2009 into 2010: Shorter Dresses For non-traditional brides, or even those that might be thinking of... | ||
Read Full ArticleLuxury Camping: How to Tent in Style "Think about it, babe," he pleads. "You, me... in the middle of nowhere with just a tent and a Coleman stove?"Unfortunately for him, you're more of an indoor gal. Summer camp as a 10-year-old was fun, but the thought of rewarmed baked beans, a lumpy sleeping bag, and a dive in the lake as a shower substitute is just not your thing. Let's not even talk about the, um, call of nature.Or maybe you're the one trying to coax your metrosexual squeeze into a weekend outdoor getaway? He... | ||
Read Full ArticleSultry Summer Cocktails What could be better than beautiful summer weather? Beautiful summer weather plus delicious summery cocktails, of course! We recently caught up with the delightful Alessandro Bonucci of B Espresso Bar in Toronto and asked him for his best inside tips for making fantastic summer cocktails. ChickAdvisor: Alessandro, what’s important when you’re making cocktails? Alessandro Bonucci: I love to make simple cocktails that have only three or four ingredients in them. In summer, of course, it’s... | ||
Read Full ArticleAge-Defying: Top Products for Younger-Looking Skin Fresh, naturally young skin has an expiry date. It comes due sometime post puberty - a tiny window of time between the acne-ravaged teen years and the last year or two before your 30th birthday (or as I like to call it, the first anniversary of my 29th).Many skincare specialists claim we should start wrinkle prevention in our early 20s for best preservative results. In the past most anti-aging products have been marketed to mature women, but recently a new push for younger consumers is gaining... | ||
Read Full ArticleTrend-Spotting: What's New in Sunglasses The days are longer and the sky is brighter, so accessory-junkies rejoice, there may be a shopping trip in your future. This season’s sunglasses are out, and there is a pair to satisfy every girl.Dominating the trends is my personal favourite, the ubiquitous oversized frame. A recent visit to the Optometrist for prescription sunglasses played out like a game of tug of war, with me pleading ‘the biggest frames you have’, and the doc responding, ‘sweetie, we can’t make them that big’... | ||
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