Read Full ArticleDouble Duty Beauty Food Slice, chop, & dice. Stick 'em in your salad and put it on your face?It's true. Some of the yummiest foods pull double duty as easy DIY beauty products. From face to all-over body care, we scoured the net for the best beauty food tips we could find:AvocadoEat it:A summer staple in super-easy guacamole, California-style salads (we love this recipe), or slipped into a roasted chicken sandwich - the avocado is loaded with fiber, Vitamins C and K, folate, and omega fatty acids but low... | ||
Read Full ArticleTrends in Hair Color: the Lipstick Effect Spring and reinvention go hand in hand and your hair seems the logical place to start. Nothing showcases your personality quite like a new 'do-- as long as it jives with the trend. The bob? Forget it! The pixie? No way!! This year ditch the cut, because according to Clairol’s Creative Director of Colour & Style Marcy Cona, this season it’s all about colour! “In the past, the shape or style of hair came first and colour second. Not anymore! The hot trend today is custom... | ||
Read Full ArticleChoose the Perfect Song for Your First Dance As a wedding planner, one of the decisions many of my clients struggle with is selecting a song for their First Dance at the wedding reception. What should be a romantic moment can turn nerve wracking with 150 pairs of eyes watching the new couple sashay across the dance floor.I try to remind couples that the First Dance is really a perfect way for you and your new hubby to spend a few moments alone together. Away from the crowd and last-minute decisions, the best remedy is to tune... | ||
Read Full ArticleRecessionista ShopCrawl June 18 09 Hey Everyone! We have another fabulous ShopCrawl lined up on Thursday June 18th in the Bloor/Yorkville area! Our 5th ShopCrawl, Recessionista is guaranteed to help y'all forget about... uh, the recession! How you ask? Because the discounts are silly good, and you get so much for free it doesn't make financial sense NOT to go! There will be up to 100 women taking the neighborhood by storm, getting exclusive deals on all purchases, followed by an awesome... | ||
Read Full ArticleProduct Review Club: Breyers Double Churn Ice Cream Attention Ice Cream Aficionadas! Ladies, loosen your belts, kick off your stilettos and prepare for a delicious assault on your tastebuds! Breyers has just launched their most mouthwatering, irresistible ice cream flavours yet - just in time for summer!Introducing, Breyers Double Churn Dark Chocolate Velvet, Banana Cream Pie and Chocolate Cheesecake – three new bakery-inspired flavours that are perfect for those of us who enjoy a simple yet extravagant indulgence. Now for the best... | ||
Read Full ArticleAuthentic British Eats for Victoria Day Ah, the long-awaited Victoria Day long weekend. While Canadians might immediately think of keggers and Bar-B-Que, perhaps this year you’re rather in the mood to try an authentically British celebration in honour of the holiday.Then you remember that Brits are famous for enjoying a quick pint at the local pub. But how do you choose among every Union-Jack-sporting watering hole claiming to be the real thing and identify one that’s genuinely old-school? As a British ex-pat, I have a few... | ||
Read Full ArticleBattle of the Bronze: The Best Sunless Tanners In this pre-Olympic year, we're seeing metallics on every runway and retail window display. But contrary to popular prejudice, the only medal you're dreaming about these days is bronze - for the healthy glowing skin that looks like you spent hours baking in the sun but without the whole slathered-in-Banana-Boat-cancer-prevention dance.Tanning your baby oil-basted leather is but a shameful memory, and although pale skin has been trying to make a serious comeback for a few years now, a... | ||
Read Full ArticleSummer 2009 Swimsuit Trends So, you've been eating nothing but probiotic yogurt and guzzling gallons of water in a drastic effort to maintain that impossibly flat stomach of yours. Or perhaps you haven't. But no matter what you've been doing for the past six months, even if it’s included cuddling with Orville, chilling with Ben & Jerry or getting “Lay”d, your butt is getting into a bathing suit!No more – ‘But my gut and butt are in a rut’ – you are going to look sexy this summer regardless... | ||
Read Full ArticleProduct Review Club: Maybelline New York Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara 50 Reviewers Wanted: Maybelline New York Pulse Perfection Vibrating MascaraCalling all Beauty Junkies! Maybelline New York is launching their most innovative and premium mascara yet! We are pleased to introduce you to Pulse Perfection, Maybelline's first vibrating mascara.As the #1 mascara brand in the world, Maybelline is known for offering the best technology at an unbeatable price point. Pulse Perfection Vibrating Mascara is no exception, delivering the prestigious... | ||
Read Full ArticleIconic Arm Candy With trends coming and going faster than you can scream ‘gotta have it’, it makes you wonder will there ever be another ‘Birkin’? Maybe or maybe not, but there’s definitely a bevy of beautiful bags old and new that have left a mark on the fashion world becoming icons of their generation.Buying a timeless classic is not an inexpensive venture, but there are a few that won’t leave you homeless, starting with Fendi. Famous for its exclusivity (once a style sells out it will never be... | ||
Read Full ArticleUnder-the-Radar Romantic Destinations You’re lying on the beach, the rush of waves slowly lulling you to sleep, the sun’s rays keeping you warm. Maybe you’re sipping wine at an ocean view restaurant or getting a massage at a spa retreat.Why you've decided to splurge on a getaway with your squeeze isn't important. Even with the rotten economy, taking a great vacation without breaking the bank is still possible; in fact, now may even be the best time to get a fantastic deal.The Budget-Conscious TripAnne Banas of... | ||
Read Full ArticleMexican Beans and Rice with Spunky Tofu This past spring, my husband and I decided to go vegetarian for the months of February and March. Our main reason was the Christian season of Lent, but we also wanted to see if we could push ourselves to reduce our meat consumption.Eating vegetarian is a great way to reduce your ecological footprint, save money on groceries, and can also result in weight loss and greater overall health. In order to cash in on those health benefits, it is important to replace the protein and minerals you would... | ||
Read Full ArticleA Cut Above: Tips for Meat-atarians I come from a family full of sport hunters and fishers, so there is never a good excuse for serving substandard meaty fare. I guess you could call us meat-atarians. My father is - without a word of boast - quite simply the best chef never to run his own restaurant. He's also my go-to call for any type of meat emergency, as this article proved to be. If you've ever been embarrassed by a mediocre roast or questionable sushi, read on:First things first: how do you know if your grocer's... | ||
Read Full ArticleEco Friendly Spring Cleaning Were you inspired by Earth Day to clean up your act? Fact is, your house isn't going to clean itself and the environment needs a break, too. So spring into green clean and get your house fresh and beautiful in the most eco-friendly way.Armed with these three Earth-friendly cleaning formulas and some old rags, preferably worn t-shirts, socks and other recycled cloth goods, you will be set for the easiest spring cleaning ever.What you'll need:*vinegar*Lavender essential oil*corn... | ||
Read Full ArticleBeauty Essentials with SPF Spring cleaning your closet is so cathartic - out with the old, in with the new, right? (Especially shopping for the new!)But before putting on that fabulous new spring ensemble and packing a picnic for the park, don’t forget to take care of the one fashion statement that never goes out of style: beautiful skin.For the FaceTo achieve and maintain radiant skin, sunscreen should be used year round to protect your skin from ultra violet rays. By opting for a drugstore body sun block which is... | ||
Read Full ArticleCanadian Designer Series: Sunny Fong Project Runway Canada Season 2 winner, Sunny Fong is a comeback kid. In 2005, the Ryerson film school graduate turned designer had to shut down his label, VAWK, when he ran out of money. Project Runway Canada was his final attempt at making it as a designer. After snagging first place, Sunny finally got his big break! We chatted with Sunny (he's so sweet!) the day after his big win to learn a little bit more about the man behind the winning label.ChickAdvisor:You said in one of the episodes... | ||
Read Full ArticleBlanket for 4? Perfect Picnic Recipes With flowers in bloom and the warm sun beckoning, a picnic in the park is just what's needed to push you out of your funk. While a trip to the ready-made section of the grocery store may be an easy fix, a light and healthy menu keeps you on track with your pre-summer slimdown plan.We suggest this delicious picnic feast, low in fat but packed with fiber, protein and vitamins. Grab a few friends; there's enough here for 4.Sweet Potato Salad3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1... | ||
Read Full ArticleCanadian Designer Series: Lucian Matis Since his appearance on Project Runway Canada, designer Lucian Matis has been gaining momentum and catching the attention of the fashion industry.This year at LG Fashion Week in Toronto, Lucian closed off the week with his earthly and organic collection “City Hunter”. ChickAdvisor had a chance to ask the Romanian-born designer about his inspirations, his latest collection, and plans for the future.ChickAdvisor: What inspires you?Lucian Matis: Everything inspires me; I find beauty and... | ||
Read Full ArticleNails 101: Tips & Trends Polish change? Yes please!French manicure? Oh la la!But what do the rest of the services offered at your local nail salon really entail? From Silk Wraps to Acrylic Overlays, we’re here to nail down the facts!AcrylicsWe begin with a nail trend reminiscent of the crazy eighties. Recognized as the most hated member of the nail extension family, Acrylic nails are the cheapest, thickest and most durable of all. Unfortunately, they also cause significant damage, as the process requires drilling of... | ||
Read Full ArticleEco Trend: Plantable Paper We recently had the privilege of discovering a most unique stationary brand. Conceived by Winnipeg (Canada) mother/daughter duo, Mary Reimer and Heidi Reimer-Epp, Botanical PaperWorks uses plantable paper as a positive alternative to the tree hacking variety. All you have to do is plant the stationary and watch the wildflowers grow! The entire product line is tree-free – from greeting cards and confetti to wedding invitations and favours.Having managed to turn her idea into a booming... | ||
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