Our Blog For June 2011
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ChickAdvisor Team |
Wednesday June 22, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basEver felt a little ho-hum and then put on some lipstick and felt magically transformed? Or, do you prefer to keep it simple with a bit of lip balm as you head out the door? We're firm believers in the power of face paint, so we thought we'd do a side-by-side comparison and see what you think: Bare lip or bold lip, what's...
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Siofan |
Tuesday June 21, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basThere's a reason why Mother Nature made so many tropical fruits in shades of orange—the colour is mouthwatering. This summer, from papaya to tangerine to good ol' orange, the hot hue is packed with punch. Brands like Mango, Zara, Banana Republic, and more, filled stores with bold and washed out orange pieces. So...
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Alexandra C. |
Monday June 20, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIn case you missed the MMVAs on Sunday, June 19th, here is everything you need to know and maybe a few things you didn't:
Selena Gomez hosted the 2011 Much Music Video Awards and boyfriend Justin Bieber showed up to the...
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Tasha |
Monday June 20, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basBlue is everywhere these days: blue sky, blue water...blue eye shadow. It’s a tough colour to wear, but when you use it properly it’s a stunning way to add some colour to your look this summer. So ChickAdvisor asked Covergirl make-up artist Greg Wencel to give us some tips on how to go...
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ChickAdvisor Team |
Monday June 20, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basForget raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens. Those only give you the warm 'n fuzzies.
We want to know what really makes you tick: the perfect
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Tammy |
Monday June 20, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWe love and value your opinions greatly. In fact, we love your reviews so much, we're starting a new fun game called "Review of the Week".
Here's the scoop: Every week over the summer, we'll pick one product type or place we'd like you to write a review of for the chance to...
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Siofan |
Friday June 17, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWe're all for lusting after this season's It shoes, but when we look at what gets the most wear each summer, it's our unassuming, ask-nothing-in-return, probably-cost-$20, flip-flops. We slip them on when we don't want to give much thought to what we're wearing, we carry them in our bag for when our heels get painful, and we know...
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ChickAdvisor Team |
Friday June 17, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basThis week on the Style Collective: One of our favourite Canadian stores opens in the Big Apple, we learn the scoop on mineral sunscreen, the perfect picnic sandwich served up in a bread bowl, and more!
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Siofan |
Friday June 17, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basFuchsia, whether in a bouquet of flowers or on your fingers and toes, conjures up chic French elegance and romance. These easy fuchsia pieces take that same sensibility and transfer it to your closet.
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Nora |
Thursday June 16, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus bas...And other questions that come up during instant messenger conversations.
I’m what some people would describe as intense. I’m a girl who wants the gold star on top of her paper, even when the paper in question is really a client presentation I built in PowerPoint, or a friendship, or...
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Tammy |
Thursday June 16, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basGraduation time is coming up and you know what a graduate wants more than finishing school? Presents! It's hard to think of something special, but not to kitschy, to get your grad—below are some gift ideas that are bound to please as much as taking off that gown.
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday June 16, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basResort collections have a different feeling than the Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer seasons. Being far removed from the traditional times, I feel like you never know what exactly you are going to get. While some designers may follow a certain trend and have distinct themes with cohesive collections, others completely veer...
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ChickAdvisor Team |
Wednesday June 15, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basTo beat the heat we're opting for easy summer updos. There's been quite a few chic ones around the office lately—from knots, to twists to headbands, it's easy to put a unique spin on one of these and make it your own.
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Tasha |
Wednesday June 15, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basRemember in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory the Oompa-Loompas had fabulous orange skin and sang a warning when Violet Beauregarde and the other misbehaving children stepped out of line? Or the Jersey Shore crew who took GTL (Gym, Tan, Laundry) to the extreme? The orange...
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Tuesday June 14, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIs Facebook the first thing you check when you roll out of bed in the morning? We want to wake up with you. Is checking your News Feed the last thing you do at night? Let us tuck you in.
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Siofan |
Tuesday June 14, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basDeep reds can sometimes feel more fall than summer since they're so saturated and rich, and frankly they can be a bit intimidating to wear. Have you ever felt empowered when wearing red on your nails? Get that same boldness when incorporating the colour into your wardrobe this summer. Heads can't help but turn when...
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So your Dad is awesome and you really want to get him something meaningful that he likes this Father’s Day but why is it so hard?! Mother’s Day is a breeze: spa day, beauty products, brunch, jewelry, flowers or sweets—Moms typically aren’t hard to buy for. Dads, on the other hand, usually get reduced to awkward...Continue Reading
So your Dad is awesome and you really want to get him something meaningful that he likes this Father’s Day but why is it so hard?! Mother’s Day is a breeze: spa day, beauty products, brunch, jewelry, flowers or sweets—Moms typically aren’t hard to buy for. Dads, on the other hand, usually get reduced to awkward...
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Heather W. |
Monday June 13, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI abandoned braids as a suitable style after a lengthy sixth grade pigtail phase that earned me the nickname Pippi Longstocking.
Hardly juvenile anymore, pretty plaits appeared on Spring/Summer runways at Erdem, Alexander McQueen and Givenchy, weaving their way on to the list of must-try...
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Tasha |
Monday June 13, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWhy fry like an egg on the sidewalk (or at the beach, or by the pool, or in a tanning salon, or in your backyard nowhere near any water to justify that bikini you’re wearing) to get that perfect summer glow, when a dusting...
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Claire |
Monday June 13, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basPatio season has officially begun, and whether you have a sprawling backyard terrace or only a 14th-floor juliet balcony, entertain your guests in style with one of these refreshing mixes that incorporate fresh fruit and zesty flavours!
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ChickAdvisor Team |
Friday June 10, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basSummer salads that will get you grilling, bright orange nails that are simply thrilling, sunglasses perfect for chilling, and more, on the Style Collective this week...
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Siofan |
Friday June 10, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basFeeling blue? We are too! From our hands to our toes, we're taking the eternal cool of denim and painting our nails in washed out indigos and smokey blues. The colour is showing up in many designers summer collections, and not just in new denim fabrics and washes reminiscent of the '70s, but in pretty blouses and...
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Siofan |
Thursday June 9, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basAt last night's CMT Music Awards, sheer fabrics like lace and chiffon were the major trend. From full length white lace, to sheer black bodices that ran the gamut from gothic to refined (as refined as seeing someone's bra through the panel can be), singers weren't afraid to show their summer skin. Surprisingly...
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Thursday June 9, 2011
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It wasn’t all that long ago when “beautiful skin” was decided by the number of hours we could log on the beach basted in baby oil. Whether sun-baked or fake-baked, the farther you could get away from your natural skin tone...
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Siofan |
Thursday June 9, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basLooking at Doutzen Kroes up close you are acutely aware that God broke the mold when He made her. No wonder Victoria's Secret tapped her as an Angel, her beauty is almost unbelievable in its perfection. So while she likely doesn't have to work out to keep her amazing figure, it's actually something she likes to...
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