Our Blog For January 2013
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday January 16, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIt's my personal belief that the right lipstick can take you anywhere. It's the finishing touch that brings everything together. The icing on the cake, so to speak. When it comes to dressing for occasions or certain events, once you've got your clothes picked out, picking the perfect lip colour is the next...
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday January 16, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basTruth be told, I hate award shows. They're usually a giant snore fest for me. However, I decided to sit down and watch the Golden Globes the other night and I was actually kind of glad I did because: A. I got to watch
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Claire |
Tuesday January 15, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basAfter the holidays I discovered some forgotten cranberries at the bottom of my fridge. Looking over to the counter at some browning bananas, I immediately thought of my favourite loaf cake.
My husband calls this "casseroling" - combining leftovers of this and that he...
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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday January 15, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basVitamin C is great for anti-aging as it brightens skin and helps to reduce lines and wrinkles. Now, I'm not at the whole anti-aging phase just yet, but it has recently come to my attention that my skin loves vitamin C. I just can't get enough of the stuff. For the past little while I...
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Alexandra C. |
Monday January 14, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus bas(image via enna-larissa.tumblr.com)
Each week we put together two prize packs full of beauty-ful products for two chicks to win and this week...
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ChickAdvisor Team |
Monday January 14, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basSo the Golden Globes happened. Funny ladies Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosted and a whole bunch of shiny awards were given out.
But...
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Alexandra C. |
Monday January 14, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basAt this time of the year, it becomes imperative to start surrounding yourself with all that makes you feel cozy and cuddly. Whether it's wrapping yourself in a warm throw or snuggling up with a furry friend, it's time for all things comforting.
With all that snuggling (and not to...
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Alexandra C. |
Friday January 11, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basYou're probably already aware that I'm a huge vintage freak. Whether it's clothing, movies or
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Alexandra C. |
Friday January 11, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWe were recently invited by Cougar Boots, to take a look at their pop up shop that just happened to be down the street from us. We perused their winter boots collection and they were kind enough to let us pick out a pair for...
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday January 10, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus bas#1 BB and CC Creams
BB (Beauty Balm) creams were one of the major beauty products of 2012 and the buzz about CC...
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday January 10, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basPeriods suck. Period. They are no fun, and we don't need to pretend that they are, but we do need to get on with our lives when they hit.
As a cramp sufferer, I've become an expert at dealing with them and trying to put on a happy face (no matter how much I want to punch the next person who speaks...
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ChickAdvisor Team |
Wednesday January 9, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basAward season is upon us (psst--Golden Globes are coming up this Sunday!), and since it neatly coincides with the start of a fresh new year we're...
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday January 9, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWe recently received a forum question from a lovely chick who had some issues with her work wardrobe. Member
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday January 9, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIt's 2013 and there is a ton to look forward to this year, especially when it comes to beauty. Sure, we'll be sad as we bid aideau to the oxblood lip, but we're very soon going to be saying hello to a whole new collection of spring makeup and that's exciting.
In Part One of 2013 Beauty...
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Ali |
Tuesday January 8, 2013
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For a girl who struggles over which variety of apples to buy at the supermarket, I'm not sure how I'm going to handle this. The time has come for me to choose where I'll redeem some of my hard earned points from my American Express...
Continue ReadingFor a girl who struggles over which variety of apples to buy at the supermarket, I'm not sure how I'm going to handle this. The time has come for me to choose where I'll redeem some of my hard earned points from my American Express...
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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday January 8, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basBeing an adult is hard. Like, super hard you guys. For realsies. So sometimes, it becomes necessary to #treatyoself. If you aren't already familiar with this concept, it's the idea that once in a while, you just need to throw caution to the wind and indulge yourself in some gratuitously unnecessary...
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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday January 8, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basExfoliating your face a few times a week should be part of your skincare routine. By removing dead skin cells, it helps to keep your skin smooth, reduce acne and refine your complexion.
Like any skincare or beauty product, exfoliators can get pricey. Plus, I think...
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Alexandra C. |
Monday January 7, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basNormally, I like Elle Fanning's outfits. I respect her as a budding fashionista who takes risks and has no fear when it comes to finding her personal style.
Which is why I am going to attempt to go easy on Miss Fanning though it will be difficult, because this dress is a...
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Alexandra C. |
Monday January 7, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basCome mid-January, my skin is screaming for a little TLC. It needs some extra special attention with the cold weather, snow, wind, sleet and rain. Not to mention the fact that it's still in recovery from the holiday season.
To make sure that I treat it right (so it doesn't rebel in mean...
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Alexandra C. |
Monday January 7, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWith the holidays behind us, the work piling up and our New Year's resolutions looming over us, I think we all need a bit of a break. So, sit back and take a quick moment to enter in some contests so you can have a chance at winning some amazing prizes.
What amazing prizes? Well, that is a secret, but what I can...
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Alexandra C. |
Friday January 4, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basOverindulging is a well known holiday tradition, right? Only, after the holidays are done, Present Alexandra is not such a fan of Past Alexandra's decision to observe that tradition. I don't know about you but I don't think I can look at another plate of turkey. Or mashed potatoes. Or stuffing. And please, don't...
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Alexandra C. |
Friday January 4, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWhat's with winter and black? It's like as soon as the cold weather hits, we all collectively put away anything pastel or bright and instead opt for greys, blacks and the occasional white. Wearing all those dark colours seriously gets me in a funk. I am fairly certain that S.A.D. (seasonal affective disorder) is in part...
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday January 3, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basNew years resolution time is here and I'm going to bet that at the top of many of our lists is '
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday January 3, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWith all the beauty products out there, I admit that sometimes I find myself in a state of beauty ennui. It all gets to be the same after a while. Hydrating cleanser? Yawn. Been there, done that. It takes something really interesting and special to wake me up from this beauty product...
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday January 2, 2013
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI will admit, though I'm not a fan of Demi Lovato, whenever I see her on the red carpet I admire her. She's pretty fearless in her fashion choices and (while I don't have it on any real authority) I get the feeling that she genuinely loves and enjoys whatever she's wearing. So even if she doesn't always...
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