5 Surprising Beauty Myths Busted

Not too long ago, we discussed a few common beauty mistakes. I will shamefully admit that I was guilty of committing more than one of them. This got me thinking about what else I might be doing wrong when it comes to beauty. 

Perhaps the beauty advice my mother gave me as a young teen wasn't actually as accurate as I thought? With this in mind, I set out to do some beauty detective...

Tip Tuesday: Easy DIY Pore Strips

Blackheads? More like blarrghhhheads. No one likes when these little guys come around. Thankfully, there's a simple, inexpensive DIY to help you get rid of the nasty things. 

What you need: 
 

1 Tbsp Unflavored Gelatin
1 1/2 to 2 Tbsp Milk (in a microwave-safe bowl) 
Sticks to stir with and apply 

Here's the how-to: 
 

Mix the gelatin and the milk together until...

Earth Day 2013: Deals, Discounts & Freebies

Happy Earth Day Chicks! 

What are you doing to celebrate this day? Stocking up on some eco-friendly products or perhaps putting those DIY skills to use? Or maybe just enjoying some vitamin D and fresh air? 

If you're going to be doing some Earth Day shopping, you're in luck because there are a few great deals to score out there in honour of Mother Nature. 

Here's a few...

Review of the Week: Foundation (April 22-28)

You may remember from previous articles that my skin and I haven't exactly been on great terms lately. She's (my skin is a lady, afterall) been rebelling hardcore and I'm not happy. While I've been treating and cleansing, I'm still not quite ready to venture out into the world without some extra coverage. 

That's where our Review of the Week comes in! This...

Chick Picks: Venus Razors (plus Enter to WIN a 1-Year Supply!)

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Recently we offered 30 of our readers the opportunity to try the entire lineup of Venus cartridges and handles (did you know that any Venus cartridge fits any Venus handle anytime? In a custom-size-fits-none world, this is huge).

Our lucky testers put their legs, underarms, and bikini areas through the ringer to give the 411 on which Venus pairings they loved best. About time too, since...

16 Easy Spring Craft Ideas for Kids

My kids have the End-Of-School countdown started and are already celebrating by staging elaborate wars between their assortment of Lego Stormtroopers and Webkinz (score: Webkinz 0, The Empire 682). 

Wanting to steer their energies away from the Dark Side, I spent last night's "me time" looking for more constructive outlets for their fertile imaginations. It's also Earth Day this...

We Love Fridays: Salt and Pepper Friendship Necklace

Salt and pepper go together like PB & J, or, well, like salt and pepper. Food always tastes better with a pinch of each!

If you and your bestie are as close as salt and pepper are, then this necklace duo is for you. 


How cute are these? 

I love that these aren't the cheesy, broken heart friendship necklaces that (admit it) we all had as kids. It's chic, grown up and playful....

6 Beauty Collections We Need: Summer 2013

Every time a new season comes around, I say that it's my favourite time of the year for beauty collections. I've said it for the holiday collections and more recently, for the spring ones. You may not believe me, but I really meant it every time! Gals, this time I'm totally and utterly serious and 100% committed when I say, summer is my absolute favourite time for beauty...

Would You Stop Washing Your Hair... Forever?

I've mentioned in the past that my hair has been less than healthy. After years of a salon boycott and DIY experiments with ombre and numerous shades, my ends were left with a rough, straw like appearance. With my recent haircut and shorter style, I've been trying hard to keep it healthy and in good shape. Part of this has been laying off the hair dye (seriously, I have a problem) and...

16 Eco-Friendly Beauty Products To Try This Earth Day

April 22nd is Earth Day and while Mother Nature and I haven't exactly been on the best of terms lately (um, where exactly is spring?), this Earth Day, I'm going to try and call a truce. In fact, I'm even going to celebrate all that is green and earthy in the best way possible - with a huge beauty haul! 

Going green with your beauty is easier now than ever. There are some great...