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I have a deep dark confession to make. After a major haircut a while back, I vowed to be good to my locks. Well, I didn't really make good on that promise. I've been washing it daily, contrary to my own advice, and I just haven't been very nice to it in general (sorry hair!) 

With my hair in rough shape, I'm never felt like a worse beauty blogger. But, I will try and redeem myself. I've been...
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Oh Miley. We need to talk. 

With an upcoming album release (entitled Bangerz, soon to be a classic?) and hot off a controversial MMVA performace, Miley Cyrus and hottie Liam Hemsworth have announced the end of their engagement. Sad face, Miley, sad face! 

Rumours about why the pair have split are circulating, and it's hard not to gossip when the star has made some seriously drastic style...
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The other day, we broke down the best nail art designs and polish shades hot off the New York Fashion Week runway. Well today, we're doing the same thing for beauty. 

Spring is generally, a lighter season for makeup. While fall gives us the return of the smoky eye and a few jewel tones, spring usually shows us pretty pinks and bare faced beauty. This year was no exception. We saw dewy...
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(image via OPI for Joanna Mastroianni)

Has the chilly wind in the air got you wishing that summer would return to us? We're in the same boat, you and I. Unfortunately, the chances of this happening are slim to none. At least we can channel some of that summer spirit into our manicure. 

We just wrapped up Spring/Summer 2014 New York Fashion Week and the runway graced us with gorgeous nail...
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Not only has NYFW just recently come to a close, but here in our own hometown of T Dot, we've just closed the curtain on TIFF. It was a whirlwind of late night film screenings, parties, dinners and celeb spotting and we. are. pooped. Not only do we need a serious nap, but our skin needs some TLC too! 

That's why I put together this round up of skin saviours to help detox and recover and repair...
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I usually only go for a matte lip, I've always found it more chic and fashionable. Lately however, I've been really attracted to a glossy lip. Maybe it's all that shininess? In any case, I'm just loving a glossy lippie which is why this week, I want you to review one for me! 

When you review a lip gloss from Sept 16-22, you'll automatically be entered to win a prize pack worth approx...
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When you're expecting a baby, one of the first purchases is a crib. It's important to get a good quality one; after all, those babies need their sleep! This week, we want you to review a crib. When you do, you'll automatically be entered to win a prize pack worth around C$35.00. The more reviews you enter, the better your chances are of winning. 

Ready to tell us about your fave cribs? Head...
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I have a friend who lives in Europe and one day while we were chatting, she casually mentioned Zara Home and I was like, "wait a sec, rewind and go back to Zara whatnow?". Apparently, Zara Home is a thing and being in Canada, I was not informed. Bummer. 

Fast forward a couple of months and I received some MAJOR news. Zara Home was coming to Canada! Rejoice! They recently opened their first two...
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A while back, we set up one of the most serious and life altering questions for you: Is puppy Boo or Jiff cuter? It was tough. Feelings were hurt and wounds needed time to heal. Prepare yourselves for yet another cuteness battle chicks. Today, it's kitten time. 

Two of my favourite cats on Instagram are Lil' Bubz and Snoopy Babe. OMG chicks, these cats are so very cute, you'll want...
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By now, the only way you haven't heard about ShopCrawl, is if you've literally been living under a rock. But hey, I don't know how you like to spend your free time so in case you have been dwelling under a boulder, here's the lowdown. 

This year, ChickAdvisor has partnered with FASHION Magazine to bring back the ShopCrawl presented by the new 2014 Ford FiestaShopCrawl is a shopping...
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