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Posted by Ali | Friday January 16, 2009

Save the Date: Chick's Night Out at the Movies

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We are excited to announce our next movie night in Toronto! After the sell out success of the Sex and the City movie night last May, we're once again heading to the movies as a group to see Confessions of a Shopaholic on Thursday, February 19th.

We are still working out the final details, but for now, please save the date and check back on ChickAdvisor often for more information.

Have a great...

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Posted by Ali | Friday January 16, 2009

Win Tickets to the I Am A Shopaholic Event!

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Our friends at HeyDoYou are having a big bash around the Shopaholic theme on February 12th. It is not a screening to see the film (we're actually planning one of those - stay tuned!), rather a big cocktail party "for those who love retail therapy, statement jewelry, fashion everything, beauty products, taking photos, Facebooking them, looking great, and trendsteering."

With music from...

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Posted by Ali | Wednesday January 14, 2009

Top 7 Sad Movie Soundtracks

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Some films have such beautiful and haunting soundtracks you may find yourself tempted to illegally downl buy them so you can relive the moments over and over in your mind or at least turn up the volume and pretend your life is a movie and this is your sound track. It's perfect as accompanying music when you want to bawl and feel sorry for yourself.

Now the trouble is, there are so many amazing...

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Posted by Ali | Sunday January 11, 2009

What's on ChickAdvisor This Week

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Posted by Ali | Friday January 9, 2009

Friday Fun: Would You Eat Squirrel?

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Photo credit: David Azia for The New York Times

During lunch, Alex mentioned that the British are into eating squirrels. I was torn between vomiting or sharing this with you for a Friday laugh.

Apparently there is an over-abundance of squirrels in the UK, and what better way to deal with it than to saute it in a lovely sauce, add some side veggies and serve it for dinner. Topping it with hazelnuts...

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Posted by Ali | Friday January 9, 2009

New Product Alert: Organic Cream Perfumes

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A California based cream perfume company has launched a Premium Organic Collection of solid perfumes in the Canadian natural products market. Working with internationally renowned perfumers and the local artisans of Grasse, France to develop premium 100% natural and certified organic perfume oils, The Cream Perfume Company has also developed a healthier alternative to the alcohol solvents normally...

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Posted by Ali | Tuesday January 6, 2009

Ron White 13th Annual Shoe Drive for the Homeless

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Ron White partners with celebs and local charities for

13^th Annual Shoe Drive for the Homeless

RON WHITE, Canada’s leading footwear retailer, announced today that it will be partnering with Academy Award winner Jeremy Irons, actor/producer/director Paul Gross, singer Suzie McNeil, Olympic Gold Medalist and Canadian flag bearer Adam van Koeverden, Broadway sensation Louise Pitre, media...

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Posted by Ali | Monday January 5, 2009

Toronto: Sherway Gardens Winter Antiques Sale

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We just got word from our friends at Ashworth and Associates of the Winter Antiques Sale at Sherway Gardens.

It features thousands of fabulous antiques and collectibles including vintage clothing, unique antique furniture, accessories and a variety of decorator items from whimsical east coast folk art to classic architectural items. The show also offers a rare opportunity to visit vendors from...

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