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Envision this:

Your makeup is flawless, you’re having a great hair day, you throw on your signature little black dress, sky-high slingbacks, and you head for the door.  Sounds like a dream evening, right?  But just as you’re about to leave, you snag a quick glimpse of your snappy-looking self in a mirror and – GASP – pesky antiperspirant marks are smeared down the sides...

We asked our favourite trainer, George Gianniotis from G2 Kinetics Personal Training to design a full body workout to get us ready for the summer.  What we love about Trainer George's moves is that they incorporate multiple muscles at once so you get fast results.  Recently, he put us through the paces with 7 intense but seriously effective moves.

What you need:
1 stability ball
2 hand...

Blue and white nautical stripes are a must-have addition to any stylish wardrobe.  It's a quintessential Spring style that we saw once again on the Paris Spring 2011 Runways.  Now here's how to translate the Parisian runways to real life:

Weekend Shopping
J Crew dress $78, J Crew belt $32.50, Steve Madden 'Genisis' $89.95

For the ultimate in weekend chic, pair a casual...

Three eye makeup trends we expect to see this spring are:

Bold & Bright Matte ColourChristian Dior Spring 2011

Last year we saw plenty of blended palettes but now it's all about a monochromatic look. Paired with the simple monochromatic and colour blocking fashion trends seen in New York for S/S 2011, it makes for a bold statement wearable on any complexion tone.  We'd wear...

Speaking at a recent skincare event, Dr. Maha Dutil, top Toronto dermatologist, said 3 out of 4 women have some level of skin sensitivity. Are you one of them? 

Dr Dutil explained that skin sensitivities can come from a number of factors, including your genes, skin conditions (such as eczema or rosacea), using too many products with preservatives, alcohol or fragrances, and allergies...

The glamorous gowns that showcase at New York Fashion Week are always a major highlight, and Fall/Winter 2011's selection was no exception.

Trend: Sheer Black
Michael Kors, Alexander Wang, Yigal Azrouel

Trend: Vibrant Reds
Diane von Furstenberg, Chado Ralph Rucci, Farah Angsana
Jason Wu, Monique Lhullier, Prabal Gurung

Trend: Shimmery Metallics
Halston, Oscar, Yigal Azrouel

Trend: Thigh-high slits

Designers at New York Fashion Week brought back the hot looks in outerwear from 2010 into Fall/Winter 2011:

Oversized Blazers
Many collections were clearly menswear-influenced, oversized blazers replaced cropped jackets and typical trenches.

Yigal Azrouel, DKNY
Steven Alan (both)

Ponchos & Capes
The slip-over coverups were embellished with fur, fringe and zipper details.

Rag & Bone, Milly,...

"All that ever holds somebody back, I think, is fear. For a minute I had fear. I went into the dressing room and shot my fear in the face..."
~ Lady Gaga

I'm afraid of just three things in this world: spiders, the look my Dad gives me when he's truly angry with me, and speaking in front of people.

The first two make perfect sense: spiders are the devil's children sent to terrorize me with...