Read Full ArticleSpring Clean Your Closet in 5 Steps How many of us have wished that a friend would secretly sign us up for a wardrobe revamp reality show in hopes of getting thousands (upon thousands) of dollars worth of clothing and ultimately a clean, more organized closet? Personally, I’d pretend to dress like a Cyclops circus clown if it meant having my closet organized.But yea, that's probably never going to happen. However! We can still get immaculate closets with a bit of effort, dedication and attitude. Here’s how:Step... | ||
Read Full ArticleProduct Review Club: Nestle NOIR Mousse Delicate Chocolate We are pleased to introduce you to another batch of chocolatey goodness from the sweet people at Nestlé NOIR. Last year they made our mouths water with velvety smooth chocolate bars in Intense, Éclat Caramel, Éclat Noir & Cherry. Now they will once again tempt our taste buds with their new Nestlé NOIR Mousse Délicate Chocolates. Available in Dark Chocolate and Milk Chocolate, the Mousse Délicates have a smooth hard outer shell filled with a silky mousse created using... | ||
Read Full ArticleMushroom & Herb Penne Recipe This recipe is repurposed from a very sexy cook book, David Rocco's Dolce Vita. I made it the same way he did a few times and then tweaked it a bit to turn it into a pasta sauce. The herbs with the mushrooms are surprisingly delicious and it's so easy, you can fool everyone you are a pro chef.Ingredients for 4 people:10-15 regular brown mushrooms or 8ish Porcini mushrooms2 sprigs fresh mint2 sprigs fresh oregano2 gloves pressed or finely chopped garlic3-4 Tblsp heavy cream like whipping... | ||
Read Full ArticlePour Les Pieds Top Rated Products for Fearless Feet You're sitting on the patio of your favorite bistro sipping on a perfectly chilled Chardonnay. You casually recross your legs, glowing with a fresh layer of sunless tanner and displayed perfectly under a flirty sundress and that really expensive pair of sandals. (But it's an investment splurge, so it's all good.)The last thing you need to worry about in those killer heels are your gnarly feet - and we're not speaking surfer-ese for sweeeet. Putting your best foot forward might... | ||
Read Full ArticleThe Boyfriend Jean: How to Wear It PROCEED WITH CAUTION: Boyfriend jeans ahead!Okay, they’re not so much ‘ahead’ as they’re -*ahem*- here. Quick! Veer to the left, the right, make an illegal U-turn! Attach your skinny jeans to your radio antenna while you shriek warrior chants as a sign of your valiant victory! WE WANT TO STAY SKINNY!But in the distance you see a crowd. A plethora of people spanning the entire width of the road, just standing, staring…waiting for you. And this isn’t a crowd full of strangers wanting... | ||
Read Full ArticleCanadian Designer Series: Gaudet Inspired by the ancient art of Georgian felting, Norman and Gio Gaudet are the creative force behind the Gaudet Fashion House. They debuted their Fall 2009 collection at LG Fashion Week in Toronto, introducing the fashion world to their modern and intricately crafted line of outerwear.ChickAdvisor spoke to Norman Gaudet after the frenzy of Fashion Week died down, to get to know more about Canada’s newest design house. To see the entire Fall 2009 collection, visit the Gaudet website... | ||
Read Full ArticleHappily Never After? 3 Common Relationship Mistakes It’s official, Wedding Season is upon us. If, like Katherine Heigel in “27 Dresses,” you’re finding that you’re always a bridesmaid but never a bride, now is the time to embrace the upside of being single! Even when attending, let’s say, your best friend’s wedding.Let’s examine a case study to illustrate what NOT to do:Maria is the maid of honor at Sasha’s wedding. At age 29, she’s feeling the pressure from her traditional Italian family to hurry up and produce some bambinos... | ||
Read Full ArticleChicken Primavera with Shanghai Noodles "Primavera" is Spanish for springtime, and this fresh colorful dish from MizzRobin is a quick and simple one-skillet meal that's guaranteed to please.1 tsp canola or olive oil2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, slicedStirfry the chicken with the oil in a hot skillet or wok. When just done, set chicken aside in a dish.1 small onion, chopped1 cup broccoli flowerets1 red pepper, sliced1 green pepper, sliced10 mushrooms, slicedAdd the vegetables in the order shown to the hot skillet and... | ||
Read Full ArticleSpring Beauty Preview You’re probably busy cleaning out your closet to make that seamless transition from winter wear to spring sundresses. Now is also a great time to clean out your makeup bag and since the Spring 2009 make-up trends blend simple with stand-out eyes, you’ll only have to invest in a few key items to get a flawless spring look.This year's top trend is smokey eyes with tropical-inspired colors. Start with an eye primer to smooth creases and hold the eyeshadow in place, such as Urban... | ||
Read Full ArticleCrunchy Chicken Salad with Apples Bikini season looms! So, how can we eat delicious but healthy food as we crawl out of hibernation, and dive in to Spring? Think seasonal produce.Apples are a fruit that’s always at the supermarket and available in many varieties. Nutrition benefits of the apple abound, from high fibre content to antioxidants. But how do you know which apple suits the time of year? This April, Empire, Red Delicious or Idared are varieties that flourish, and continue to do so straight through until July. Check... | ||
Read Full ArticleStandouts of the Canadian Fall/Winter/09 Fashion Weeks The skinny-over-caffeinated-indoor-sunglass-wearing-people have gone into hiding again - a dead giveaway that all the major fashion weeks have come to a close.Looking back on all the shows, Fall/Winter 2009 is all about black, metallic and form fitting clothes with interesting shapes. We highlight some stand-outs from the Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver Fashion Weeks:Denis Gagnon ~ Montreal Fashion WeekThere was an amazing mix of fabrics ranging from silks to leathers and furs. He used his... | ||
Read Full ArticleFitness at Home: 5 Tips In a few short weeks we'll be peeling off our warmer layers and working to banish our skin's sickly winter pallor with a few indulgent sunbathing sessions in the park.What's this... showing skin? Time to get in shape! If price, spare time, convenience and privacy are issues for you, working out at home may be the answer. With these benefits comes one major disadvantage: how do you stay motivated without access to shiny equipment and the watchful eye of a studly personal trainer?1... | ||
Read Full ArticleProduct Review Club: Maybelline New York Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation We are very excited to introduce you to new Dream Liquid Mousse Foundation from Maybelline New York.At ChickAdvisor H.Q we get to test a lot of new products before they hit the market (yes, we hate us too), so if we like something, it's well vetted. This new foundation from Maybelline New York is our current go to foundation for its impeccably smooth yet natural looking finish. It's no surprise we love it, since Maybelline's original Dream Matte Mousse is the #1... | ||
Read Full ArticleRandom Popular Product: Bio-Oil Wonder serum or just a brilliant marketing? Bio-Oil is on everyone's mind, and surprisingly, it's one of most popular searched items that drives traffic to ChickAdvisor. Though only a few of you have reviewed it, women are googling this product in droves and coming to ChickAdvisor to read about it. So we decided it was time to find out more about this product, and whether it deserves its rep.According to the manufacturer, Bio-Oil is intended to improve the appearance... | ||
Read Full ArticleBackStage Beauty with Eddie Maleterre ChickAdvisor had a chance to chat with world-renowned make-up artist Eddie Maleterre backstage at Toronto Fashionweek.Maleterre’s passion for enhancing the natural beauty of a woman is apparent – he works under pressure, smiling and laughing the whole time.Maleterre let us watch over his shoulder as he transformed one of designer Joeffer Caoc’s runway models. As he worked, he passed on his expert tips in creating this season’s hottest look – the Smoky Eye.“All the emphasis is on the... | ||
Read Full ArticleChocolate Truffles Easter - a time of reflection for some, a convenient excuse to break out the chocolate for others. This year, bid econochocolate a sneering adieu and try your hand at homemade truffles. They are easier than you think! ChickAdvisor member Pammy offers up her famous truffle recipe. Enjoy! Two-layer Chocolate Truffles Gooey inner goodness: 6 oz of quality chocolate (baking chocolate will do) in the flavor of your choice (dark, white, milk, etc) 2 Tbsp butter 1/4 cup whipping cream Slowly melt... | ||
Read Full ArticleToronto Fashion Week Celeb Sightings The lounge in Fashionweek’s main tent can be hectic at times. This is where the Who’s-Who of Canadian fashion pack themselves into tight quarters to schmooze and chat about the latest collections in between shows. On one side of the tent media personalities type frantically, posting their impressions of the last runway show online. On the other side, fashion icon Jeanne Beker interviews designers about their design inspiration. Amidst the buzzing energy, ChickAdvisor caught up with a pair... | ||
Read Full ArticleFashionWeek: How to Wear It Fashion is only art if you don't know how to use it. We break down some of the highlights of Toronto's FashionWeek Fall 2009: Zoran Dobric The Inspiration: The Serbian-born designer’s latest collection was inspired by the art of Gustav Klimt, electronica, and rap music. The Collection:The clothing is architectural, structural and geometric. The colour palette is predominately black and gray, with pops of pink and purple in his 60’s inspired dresses. From Runway to... | ||
Read Full ArticleHot Party Ideas for Rainy Days Spring has officially begun, but many of us just aren't feeling it yet. The trees are bare, the grass brown and crusty, and right now it seems like Spring is just another date on the calendar.Hiding indoors need not be a drag, so we rounded up a few fun party ideas to make time fly.Lazy Days Wine & Cheese MixerWe're slow coming out of hibernation, so keeping an event low-key is a must. Make it simple with a wine and cheese mixer or 'Battle of the Bands' Rock Band sing-off;... | ||
Read Full ArticleLG Fashion Week Fall 09 Picks and Pans I've been going to Toronto Fashion Week for 5 years since it was at the Liberty Grand and front rows were often supplemented with event staff to make shows look more full than they were. It took us practical Canadians a few seasons to warm up to fashion that wasn't imported and bedecked with our favourite European logos. Now Canadian Designers are starting to get some of the recognition they deserve, and that means bigger Fashion Week turnouts than ever. This season saw some... | ||
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