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Alexandra C. |
Friday August 31, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basEmbellished collars, studded shoulders and lapels and metallic details are some of the 'it' trends this fall. They're popping up everywhere; on dresses, jackets, blazers, tees and even bottoms. The rule of thumb this season seems to be: if it's studded, wear it.
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Alexandra C. |
Friday August 31, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basStackable, square ice cream scoops? Say what?! Yes, these perfect ice cream shaping blocks can be yours!
Finally, a scooper and server all-in-one...
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday August 30, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWe all know that food is awesome. But what can make food even more awesome? Little tips and tricks that take a delicious meal to over the top deliciousness. I found 10 simple food combos, recipes and additions that you can make to bring a dish up to the next level of drool worthy. Are you...
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday August 30, 2012
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August is coming to an end, but we think we've still got a few weeks of excellent BBQ weather left. Plus, who says there has to be a rule about when and where you have to BBQ? We say BBQ'ing is always a good idea. All year round and no matter what the weather! So when the lovely Lisa, who you might remember as the author of the
August is coming to an end, but we think we've still got a few weeks of excellent BBQ weather left. Plus, who says there has to be a rule about when and where you have to BBQ? We say BBQ'ing is always a good idea. All year round and no matter what the weather! So when the lovely Lisa, who you might remember as the author of the
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday August 29, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basLately, I've noticed that my prized powder possession, my Nars Blush, has been acting a bit off. It's sad to admit, but I fear our relationship has become toxic. It's just not the same compact I once loved. It's changed and I don't like how different it's become.
Is this story familiar...
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Tuesday August 28, 2012
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There is no denying that fall is the best season to shop for clothes. The rich colours, layers and textures are always exciting to play with. Back to school is a great excuse to spice up your wardrobe with new trending pieces...
Continue ReadingThere is no denying that fall is the best season to shop for clothes. The rich colours, layers and textures are always exciting to play with. Back to school is a great excuse to spice up your wardrobe with new trending pieces...
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Ali |
Tuesday August 28, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basThough the Eat Local movement has been popular for some time, drinking local isn't as often considered when choosing wine. Yet Canada has so much to offer from our wine regions. People come from all over the world to visit the Okanagan Valley and the Niagara region to sample our famous...
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Alexandra C. |
Monday August 27, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basThis week, we've got a major case of prize-itis and the only cure is our weekly contests! I think we've outdone ourselves; We've got two fabulous prize packs that are sure to make you drool! For reals. Don't believe me? Check 'em out for yourself:
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Alexandra C. |
Monday August 27, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWe're not only switching up our contests this week, we're also switching up our closets!
Here at ChickAdvisor, we each have our own individual styles. And not to be overly cheesy, but that's what makes working together so much fun. While Mandy is a fan of mixing sheers, leathers and knits...
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Alexandra C. |
Monday August 27, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basOne of the pieces of beauty advice my mother gave me, which I will always follow, is to moisturize, moisturize, moisturize. Using facial lotions and creams to get that covetable soft skin is so important to keep you looking and feeling your best!
When it comes to a product of such importance, you've got...
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Alexandra C. |
Friday August 24, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI've never been a big watch wearer. I always felt that they were too bulky and chunky for my wrist. No matter what style I wore, it always felt uncomfortable. However, I was recently gifted a watch and I thought, 'what the heck? I'll give it a chance!'. I started...
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Alexandra C. |
Friday August 24, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIt's almost my birthday (#winkwinknudgenudge) and it's Friday and it's one week 'til the Labour Day weekend. If that isn't a reason enough to celebrate and have a delicious drink, I don't know what is. Today, I've got a doozy of a drink recipe for you! It's a twist on a White Russian...
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday August 23, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basRemember the days of juice boxes, Dunkaroos and Fruit Roll Ups? If you're like me, this wasn't so much 10 years ago as it was 10 days ago. Yes, that's right. I'm an adult woman who enjoys a good juice box every now and then and I don't think there's anything wrong with that! However, I do think the rest of my lunch...
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday August 23, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basThe extent of my wine knowledge comes from watching the movie Sideways and repeating phrases like 'full bouquet' and 'nutty undertones'. While I wouldn't be able to tell you the difference between a $10 and $100 bottle of wine, I do count myself as a wine fan and enjoy the occasional glass with a nice meal...
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday August 22, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWith the Toronto International Film Festival making it's way into the city any time now, we'll be inundated with celebs, photogs and red carpet events. This got me thinking about all the prep that goes into an A lister event. Only I'm not talking about guest books and table settings, I'm talking...
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday August 22, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWith September just around the corner, we've been overdosing on fall makeup and fashion. Two of the trends that stuck with us were the bold crimson lip and big, full brows as seen at Yves Saint Laurent, Oscar de la Renta and Chanel. The vampy, deep lip in shades of red, magenta and purple isn't for a wallflower but we're...
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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday August 21, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWe've all got them. We're all guilty of it. I'm talking about dirty little beauty secrets. Whether it's that you once over-plucked your brows into a permanent surprised expression or that you secretly covet those dollar store beauty bargains, we all have a few secrets...
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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday August 21, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basUnfortunately, we weren't all born with Anne Hathaway's doe eyed peepers. Some of us mere mortals have to fake it with a little help along the way. Small eyes can recede and get lost. But when you...
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Alexandra C. |
Monday August 20, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basJessica Biel is proof that while you can take the girl out of the wholesome family tv show, you can never take the wholesome family tv show out of the girl. No matter what Ms. Biel wears, no matter what edgy haircut she has going on, all I can picture when I look at her is Mary from Seventh...
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Alexandra C. |
Monday August 20, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basHere at ChickAdvisor, we've got your back. We're looking out for you and your beauty needs and wishes. Which is why this week, we're giving away two skincare prizes so you can give yourself (and your lovely face) some well deserved TLC.
Wondering what you can get your hands on this...
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Alexandra C. |
Monday August 20, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basAs someone who dabbles in beauty, I often get asked questions about makeup from friends and family and even people I've just met! The number one question I get asked all the time is 'What's a good mascara?'. It seems that the ladies can't get enough of the stuff. Of course, there's a good reason for that. Mascaras...
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Alexandra |
Friday August 17, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basEven though it's mid August, in my mind, it's the first week of July and I've got my whole summer ahead of me. Say what you will; that I'm "in denial" or what have you, but I refuse to let go of summer until it hits less than 5 degrees.
In my efforts to avoid fall at all costs, I...
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Alexandra C. |
Friday August 17, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basRemember a little while back when The Hunger Games was being all buzzed about? Apparently I had been living under a rock, because I was most likely the last person to have not read the book. But I...
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday August 16, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI am completely head over heels, in love with the Dolce and Gabana Fall 2012 collection. Like, so in love I would drain my entire bank account to own one piece of the collection. Sadly though, I have the feeling that even my life savings wouldn't cover the price of a top from the collection. Le sigh. Of course, even if I did have the funds to...
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