Read Full ArticleNew York Fashion Week Indie Party Fashion Pics Last week New York City was buzzing with designers, celebrities and media from all over the world. Fashion Week was at hand and this year, it was brought to you by 50 year old Barbie. I wasn't going to attend because of the preparations for our Movie Night on Thursday, but then on a whim and a compelling invitation from a friend, hopped a last minute flight to check out some of the early festivities and do a little research. While I missed the opportunity to be... | ||
Read Full ArticleChicks Night Out at the Movies Event Pictures On Thursday February 19th, 60 ChickAdvisor members headed out for our second ever Movie Night to see Confessions of a Shopaholic at the Varsity Cineplex in Toronto. After the movie we enjoyed cocktails, a skinbar and a goodie bag loaded with products. If you haven't seen the movie yet, definitely check it out. It's really cute and fun. The overall consensus was that though it was different from the book, it was well done and Isla Fisher was fabulous as Becky... | ||
Read Full Article5 Spring Must Haves Bad economy or not, the change of seasons is nearly upon us and the question on everyone's mind is, What will be the wardrobe staples this year? The major Spring/Summer 2009 runway shows revealed both new and classic trends. Here are your 5 spring must-haves for 2009:1. A pencil skirtAll the buzz is that 2009 is the year of the skirt! Every shape and length is in. A great black semi-casual pencil skirt is a must. It looks great with a t-shirt and strappy sandals or you can dress it up with... | ||
Read Full ArticleDo You Speak Prada Party Pics Last night we attended HeyDoYou.com's Do You Speak Prada? Shopaholic Party. Guests gussied up and partied to the sounds of DJ Lissa Monet, drank martini's from DavidsTea (you ladies remember this guy), and shopped Juzd, Bombshell Cosmetics, Brazen Hussy and Jeweler, Josie Tecson. Makeup Forever gave free makeovers and Buff Nail Bar did manicures for hours. Founder Yvonne Kai could not have been cuter in her black and pink ensemble. We met up with... | ||
Read Full ArticleNew Product Review Club: Softlips Organic Lip Balm We are pleased to announce another goodie for our Product Review Club! Several months ago our Product Review Club introduced you to Softlips PURE Natural Lip Balms, which were a big hit. Now Softlips is back with a new line of delectable organic lip balms and they want you to be the first to try it!Softlips Organic Lip Balm is certified organic, 100% natural and contains premium ingredients including Coconut Oil, Olive Oil, Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter and Vitamin E. It is free of... | ||
Read Full ArticleChicks Night Out at the Movies: Confessions of a Shopaholic Last Chance Our next movie night is selling out fast! Toronto members: On February 19th we're heading out to see Confessions of a Shopaholic at the Scotiabank Cineplex theatre at John and Richmond. Join us for the 7pmish screening, followed by cocktails in the V.I.P room and a loot bag for everyone. There will be 50 of us and it should be silly fun.The tickets are on sale for $20 each and must be purchased in advance. GET TICKETS NOWRead more about this and join the discussion. | ||
Read Full ArticleNaughty Gift Ideas for Your Valentine If you’re anything like me, you naively believed that finding Prince Charming would mean the end of bad sex. For it is common knowledge that the combination of love and shagging amounts to toe curling, mind blowing lovemaking, right? Well… not exactly; it’s far too easy to fall into a slump. All of a sudden you find yourself stirring in bed following a limp quickie waiting for your guy to fall asleep so you can “accidentally” knee him in the stomach. While your passive aggressive bed... | ||
Read Full ArticleChicks Night Out at the Movies: Confessions of a Shopaholic On Thursday February 19th, 2009, dress up, shake off all this economy doom and gloom, and join us for a night at the movies! On the heels of the smashing success of our Sex and the City movie night, we're heading out as a group to see Confessions of a Shopaholic, based on the best selling series by Sophie Kinsella.We will be going as a group of 60 to the Bay/Bloor Cineplex Varsity Theatre. It's on the 2nd floor of the Manulife Center and we will be attending the 7pm... | ||
Read Full ArticleSpring 2009 International Runway Report Although it seems ridiculous for many of us to start thinking of flowing skirts and dresses – what with three feet of snow outside the door –the time has arrived to look forward to Spring 2009, and how the runway shows overseas will influence our closets.The shows in Paris and Milan are my picks as the keynotes for Spring 2009 trends – and many have emerged that not only reflect the time that we’re in, but forecast the things to come. With the economic forecast looking grim, fashion is... | ||
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 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 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 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 ArticleFashion Faux Pas: Love it or Lose it? Countless times I’ve looked through my closet, flipped through every single piece of clothing I own, and stomped out of my room, defeated, exclaiming ‘I have nothing to wear!’ Of course, there are things that I could wear, but the sweater I reached for is so out dated, and I can’t remember if skinny jeans are in right now – or whether it even matters.If you can relate at all, it’s time for a closet over-haul. Fashion faux pas these days work at lightning speed - only true Superwomen... | ||
Read Full ArticleChristmas Gift Guide Part 3: Popular Gifts for Kids Whether you're a Mom, an auntie or buying presents for your friend's tots, it's easy to stress about finding the perfect gift for the kids. It's probably safe to say no one needs another teddy bear, so here are a few gift ideas to help get you started.The Tiny People (birth-24 months)Babies aren't particularly discriminating. Heck, they spend most of their days sucking on their toes and eating the Cheerios you missed on your last sweep through with the vacuum cleaner. Your... | ||
Read Full ArticleHoliday Gift Guide Part 2: Babe on a Budget By now, unless you’re living under one luxurious rock, you know that economic times are tough. But, it’s the holiday season, and you still want to give the ones you love something meaningful, so what’s a girl to do? Scratch that digital camera for dad, and the cashmere sweater for sis off your list, and instead get your creative juices flowing with some economical, yet squeal-worthy gifts. 1. For your sister Sally: gather your favourite childhood photos, log on to... | ||
Read Full ArticleGift Guide: Everyone on Your List Retailers try to make it seem like it's so easy to find the perfect gift for everyone on your list but the truth is, it's a huge pain in the @ss! Sweating in the mall, with your heavy winter coat slung over your arm, bumping shoulders with the masses, frantically blowing your savings (or making a hefty dent on your credit card) on various whatnot so you can feel like Santa this year, with 3 inch heels and hair all over the place.STOP!You need a plan, a budget and you should seriously... | ||
Read Full ArticleFinding the Perfect Sweater Dress Sweater dress, sweater dress, wherefore are thou sweater dress?Lately I’ve been looking to jump on board the sweater dress bandwagon... I mean WHAT could be better than head to toe angora, wool or better yet, cashmere!However, the wagon is taking off shortly and I’m still looking for the ticket counter. If I walk out of a change room wearing one more ‘tight and skimpy’ get up, I’m going to have to seriously consider bringing back the term, “Hoochie Mamma”.Tight and skimpy –... | ||
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