Our Blog For July 2012
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday July 18, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basYou've seen press-on nails, and maybe you've even used them before. But how about press-on toenails? I know what you're thinking: 'What? How do those work? Can you walk in them?' Well, it's exactly what I thought when they landed on my desk. I was so curious to see how these babies looked and felt...
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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday July 17, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWe've all been there, you go to bed looking pretty darn cute (if you do say so yourself); your skin is luminous and you can hardly see any under eye circles (sweet!). Then, you wake up well rested and out of nowhere, a big, red bump has appeared and made it's home on your face. So not fun!
First...
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Aliza |
Tuesday July 17, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWhether you're a makeup pro or a minimalist, cat eyes are a simple and easy addition to your make up routine no matter what your mood. The thing I love about cat eyes is I can create simple ones for a nice every day look or try different kinds to get a more vivacious look.
The Right...
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Alexandra C. |
Monday July 16, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basEvery week, we dole out some awesomesauce prizes for two fabulous and fun giveaways! This week is definitely no exception!
We're giving out two prize packs this week to help keep you lookin' gorgeous! Want to know what they are?
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Alexandra C. |
Monday July 16, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIn the famous words of Beyonce: "if you liked it then you should have put a ring on it"! We decided to take Beyonce's advice this week, so for this edition of the Pose Off we're rolling out some of our favourite pieces of finger bling and showing off how we stack and style them. Check out our fancy fingers, enter in our...
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Alexandra C. |
Friday July 13, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIs there anything more refreshing than mint in the summer time? It's easy to see why mint is hot this season. It's feminine, light and it's the perfect burst of colour with a neutral palette. I love that mint comes in different shades to suit different skin...
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Alexandra C. |
Friday July 13, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basAs a child (and, I'll admit it, full grown adult), my favourite princess was Ariel from The Little Mermaid. I love the idea of a beautiful sea siren with her flowing locks and beautiful jewel tone fish scales. Now that it's summer and I'm all about hitting the beach, I've been inspired by my favourite princess to bring you...
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday July 12, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basAs some of you chicks may or may not know, I love getting my hands dirty and getting crafty. Whether it's revamping some furniture or
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ChickAdvisor Team |
Thursday July 12, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWhen I first started wearing makeup, I was about 13 years old. I had no clue what I was doing, so I used the worst possible makeup for my face. I would purchase the least expensive items and slather them on, hoping it looked passable. I can't help but look back now and think to myself, I wish someone had been there to guide me through...
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Aliza |
Thursday July 12, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basTarget announced this week that they will be teaming up with Neiman Marcus and collaborating with 24 designers all at ONCE on 50 gifts in time for Christmas! This is music to my ears! The collection will launch on December 1st both in store and online and feature 24 designers with each designer working on 1...
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday July 12, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basA little while back, we posted this video: a first impression of using the lip tattoo. If you've never heard of lip tattoos before, chances are, you're looking dubiously at your computer screen right now...
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Ali |
Wednesday July 11, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basToday was an interesting day. It started with my baby picking out what I should wear to work. He pointed at my closet and when I asked him what I should wear, he lunged for this dress. I think he chose well. Agreed?
I was pretty sore all day...
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Claire |
Wednesday July 11, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI’m a mom of 3 and work full-time. Between soccer practices, school events, birthday parties, and tight work deadlines, my motto has to be “Work Hard And Play Hard”. Especially when 3 teachers from 2 different schools call within the space of 15 minutes asking me to pick...
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Claire |
Wednesday July 11, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basNope, we're not talking about the latest in canine couture. Today we start a new series on our backyard barbeque favorites! First up is my personal guilty pleasure: the good ol' hot dog.
I can see you shaking your head in...
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Aliza |
Wednesday July 11, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWe here at ChickAdvisor love nails and nail art, but sometimes doing the same old classic red polish can get a bit 'ho-hum'. With summer here, I thought it would be fun to take a look at some fabulous new...
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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday July 10, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basBecause the weather changes so drastically here in the summer, I always feel like it's the perfect time to take a look at some of the products and pieces I'm using. I re-evaluate whether or not they're working for me and if not, I toss them aside and get ready to experiment a bit to find something that works...
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Ali |
Tuesday July 10, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI'd like to say that since becoming a Mom my skincare regimen has simplified, but that would be a lie. Despite having less time to take care of my skin, I'm using a lot more products these days. Since my boy is both a night owl and an early...
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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday July 10, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basA while back, I wrote an article about how to lose weight. I mentioned how much I dislike the act of jogging. I'm convinced jogging is an evil conspiracy by running shoe...
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Aliza |
Monday July 9, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basHey! I'm Aliza and I'm thrilled to have joined the ChickAdvisor team as an intern! I've been an active member of the site for years and it feels great to join the family. Let me tell you it's tight knit around here and everyone has made me feel so welcomed. I LOVE IT! I am really looking forward to meeting and...
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Alexandra C. |
Monday July 9, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus bas(image via glamholic.com)
I usually debate on how a certain makeup, hair style or outfit looks on a celeb in Yay or Nay. This time, however, I don't think it should even be up for discussion...
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Alexandra C. |
Monday July 9, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIt's about a billion degrees here in Toronto today. Saying that it's hot is an understatement. Despite the heat, I'm still trucking along and trying to keep my cool. Especially when it comes to my beauty routine. If you're like me and are having trouble keeping that makeup from melting and that hair from frizzing, check out...
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Alexandra C. |
Friday July 6, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basLately, I've been feeling all sorts of summery; fun, colourful and crazy. Ok, that's not exactly a feeling but you know what I mean, right? It's that feeling that you can only get in summer time. When the weather is fabulous, the BBQs are delicious and the cottage is calling...
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Alexandra C. |
Friday July 6, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basChicks, I have mentioned this before (I pretty much tell every person I meet this) but I can't tell you enough how much I love a good beard on a man. I...
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Ali |
Thursday July 5, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIt's no secret we are caffeine junkies here at ChickAdvisor H.Q; and the $2 drink at 2 from Sense Appeal is a total enabler. In the picture below that, you...
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ChickAdvisor Team |
Thursday July 5, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basThis past weekend, we Canadians celebrated Canada Day with a long weekend. The weather was on our side and the sun was blazing the entire weekend. Now, if you're smart,
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