Pamela's Archive

Bundle up with style this season with the hottest trench coats:

Edgy Leather
Blumarine Fall 2010, Victoria Beckham (wearing Loewe), Fergie

We saw leather trenches on the runways of Blumarine, Hermes, Burberry Prorsum and Bottega Veneta.  We love how the black supple leather lends an edgy yet classic feel. 

Get this Look
Splurge: Cole Haan Lambskin Leather Three Quarter Length Trench, $995USD

We were invited to preview Billabong's latest collection this week and we're surprised by how much the brand has expanded beyond swimwear.  We even had the wonderful opportunity to meet one of Billabong's buyers and we chatted about Fall trends, such as knits, details, and plaid.  Here are some of our favourites:

Today's mail brought us gorgeous shades of pinks and bronzes housed in beautiful packaging by Lancome.


(1) The Color Design Palette in Pink. Party. Pretty. ($52)
(2) Le Vernis in Ms. Perfectly Pink ($22)
(3) Tropiques Minerale Bamboo Bronzer ($52)
(4) Juicy Tubes 100% Natural Origin in Pink Precious, Blushing Beauty, Rose Pretty and Sheerfully Sweet ($22)


We were most excited about the Juicy Tubes...

Whether you're ready to finally join the 21st Century and ditch your 35mm camera or just due for an upgrade, check out our picks for the newest digital cameras this summer:
Kid-Friendly: Canon PowerShot D10 12.1MP ($349.99CAD) is waterproof, shockproof, and freezeproof!
Tech Savvy: Nikon Coolpix S3000 12.0MP ($159.95CAD) - this latest model allows for full shooting control with the 3.0"...

One of the many reasons why I love summer is the countless new beauty products introduced each year.  Each time, I'm surprised with better beauty tools that replace last year's favourites - but these 5 will always top my list:
(1) Benefit Garden of Good and Eva is my favourite summer fragrance because it's light and flowery with some citrus.  It's so refreshing and the...

Hair-free legs, armpits and bikini lines are the ultimate hot weather accessory.  For on-the-go results with the least inconvenience, hair removal creams are a safe bet: you can be smooth and hairless in as little as 3 minutes.  Results last a few days longer than shaving; however, depilatory creams are not recommended for those with sensitive skin or who are picky about product scent.

Epilators deliver a convenient, long-lasting and mess-free hair removal alternative to waxing and shaving, so the only question remaining is: why haven't you tried one yet?

Although the buzzing sound of an epilator sounds terrifying, we at ChickAdvisor HQ know its bark is worse than its bite.  We've been talking epilator love in our forum - come read what others had to say about their...

Who wants to deal with hair removal everyday and battle annoying stubble?  With waxing, you can expect to be hair free for up to 4 weeks and experience finer growth over time: well worth the mess, time, and short-lived discomfort.

Here are the top-rated waxes on ChickAdvisor:
Parissa Warm Wax delivers salon results at drugstore prices. 

Veet Salon Line Wax Strips is perfect for slipping in...