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Thursday January 5, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basBefore the holidays, we posted two big giveaways and today, we're finally announcing the winners!
In our Nail Polish Art and review giveaway, we asked all of you chicks to submit your most creative and unique nail art and we were thrilled to see what everyone came up with! From rhinestones to glitter to stamps and water marbelling, it's clear that you chicks know your way around a...
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Wednesday January 4, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basCake pops have officially taken the baking world by storm and it's easy to see why. They are adorable, bite sized and when it comes to decorating them, the possibilities are endless!
The actual cake pops are easy to make and only require a few ingredients and directions- this video from Starbucks (who provided a cake pop kit for us) explains it easily.
The best part of making cake pops...
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Tuesday January 3, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI firmly believe in brunch- it's the best of both worlds! You get to sleep in and then eat an enormous meal of all the best stuff from breakfast and lunch. I'm not sure why anybody eats anything but brunch foods!
Case in point: Bacon & Egg Breakfast Cups...
You'll need:
Muffin Tray
6 eggs
6-8 bacon strips
(makes 6 bacon-egg cups)
Using raw bacon, microwave the...
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Monday January 2, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basAfter the stress of the holidays (and not to mention that late night New Years Eve bash), you need some time to decompress. Is there any better remedy for your stress than a warm, therapeutic bath?
I don't think so! So, with that in mind, we have an easy to follow and simple to recreate DIY bath bomb recipe. You and your body will thank me, when you're slipping into an aromatic tub...
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Monday January 2, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basThe pudding shot is a new way to eat your drink and enjoy it very, very, very much too! I like to call it 'grown up dessert'.
What's great about this recipe as well, is that you can change it up and customize it with different flavours- if chocolate isn't your thing, do vanilla or even strawberry and switch the alcohols suggested here for your favourites!
You can also create...
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Friday December 30, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basSleek, stylish, sophisticated- what more could a lady ask for? This We Love Friday, we are looking at the fabulous Reed Krakoff Leather Tote.
Here's what I love about a great handbag: they can instantly make you feel put together and chic. In a steely grey, with silver metallic accents- this bag is for the cool, collected and fierce woman who never backs down!
In particular, I love...
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Wednesday December 28, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus bas"Oh, wow, gee, thanks for....this".
You know that uncomfortable moment when you open the tasteful packaging to reveal an unneeded or otherwise inexplicable gift. (Or are you blissfully unaware of this problem? Here's a heads up.)
So there you are with a pile of gifts that you don't want/can't use: what next? In a word, "Regifting" (or, passing off your gift to someone else, ideally...
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Wednesday December 28, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWant to know how to have quite possibly the best day of your life? Get a jar of Nutella. That's it.
Nutella, with it's perfect combination of chocolate and hazelnut is one of my favourite things in the world, which why I thought it would make an amazing cocktail- and I was right.
Here's what you'll need:
1 1/2 cups milk
1/3 cup of chopped hazelnuts
2 tbsp...
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Tuesday December 27, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI get a serious case of muteness or blabbermouth when talking to people (i.e. men) who are crazy good looking and/or extremely cool. So I feel like I would have a really hard time carrying on a conversation if I ever came in contact with either of these gorgeous guys for this week's Gratuitous Hottie Face Off.
This week we're pitting the lovable James Franco against the sexy Ashton...
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Monday December 26, 2011
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIf you're anything like me, when you shop, you spend about an hour debating whether or not any particular item is worth your hard earned money. You try it on, look in the mirror, do the spin (booty check!) and then ask any available stranger for advice. I also have a tendency to take photos of whatever I'm eyeing and text/tweet/facebook them to any and all friends.
Now, my...
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