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I usually debate on how a certain makeup, hair style or outfit looks on a celeb in Yay or Nay. This time, however, I don't think it should even be up for discussion. I'll say it now: Kelly Osbourne is killing it in this cover for the magazine Glamholic. Seriously, she's even workin' those lilac locks

Here's where I take issue though: she...
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It's about a billion degrees here in Toronto today. Saying that it's hot is an understatement. Despite the heat, I'm still trucking along and trying to keep my cool. Especially when it comes to my beauty routine. If you're like me and are having trouble keeping that makeup from melting and that hair from frizzing, check out our beach beauty routine article with tons of tips, tricks...
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This past weekend, we Canadians celebrated Canada Day with a long weekend. The weather was on our side and the sun was blazing the entire weekend. Now, if you're smart, when you see the sun beating down on you at the beach, you layer on the sunscreen like it's going out of style. However, if you're like me (Alexandra), you think to yourself, 'Naw, I don't think I need any...
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With the warm weather in full force, what better way to cool off than going to the beach. Of course, a trip to the beach is never as simple as throwing a suit and towel into a bag. There's your makeup, your skin and your hair to think of! The wind, sun, and humidity can melt your makeup or give your hair a bad case of the frizzies. That's why we're here! We have a whole whack of...
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When a beauty product is endorsed by Cleopatra herself, you know it's going to be good. Which is why I'm anticipating this edition of Beauty Detective where I'm investigating... Milk! Sounds more farm detective than beauty detective but milk used as a toner or in a bath has been a beauty secret of women for a long time. Queen Elizabeth...
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Another week is upon us which means we have two brand new contests and two fabulous new prize packs for you! Are you excited chicks? Because you should be! 

You're probably thinking to yourself, 'com'on now, get on with the prizes, would ya?'. So, without further ado, I present you our two prize packs for this week: 
 

Mary Kay Lash Love Waterproof Mascara in I Love...
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Last week, Miranda showed off some of her summer style and the week before, I posed off in my own casual weekend fashion. This week, we're tossing it up a bit with a summer makeup lookbook! I wanted to give you a taste of what I would wear on an everyday basis during the summer months and also show you how I put to use some of the beauty practices we've been chatting about lately.
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I mentioned in the Ways to Treat a Sunburn article that I am on the fairer side of the skin spectrum. Otherwise known as pasty white. When summer rolls around and I pile up on the sunscreen (so as to not burn my paper white face), I feel good I knowing that I am protecting my skin. Though I will admit, I feel a twinge of jealous when I see all those tanned bodies at the beach. For that,...
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It's my personal belief that one can never have too many lipsticks. Because just when you think you've seen everything, along comes another lipstick shade or product that blows everything you've ever tried out of the water. So clearly, you need to get your hands on it. 

I've been busy building quite the lipstick collection these past few months. I've...
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Summer time means shorts, swim suits and sandals. Which in turn means shaving, waxing and pedicures. While it's nice to treat yourself to a fun and relaxing spa day every so often; it isn't always possible to make the trip. Which is where the at home pedicure comes in handy! 

Creating a spa like atmosphere right in your own bathroom is actually pretty simple. Why not try and DIY some...
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