Let him run his fingers through your uber-sleek, pin straight hair - none of that "stuck in the middle with you" business.  Here are a few quickie tips and prods to get the look you want:



Tip 1: Use flat irons made with tourmaline or ceramic like the Sedu Ionic Ceramic Tourmaline Flat Iron that cause less damage to your hair.

Tip 2: Try a flat iron heat protectant spray such...

We're posing this week in our favourite Little Black Dresses, and this round our newbies Mary and Oendrila were recruited for the task too.  (It's a tough job, but you know...)


Mary adds sass to her worktime-to-playtime LBD with delicate peeptoe pumps and a bold masculine-style watch.


Speaking of shoes, how about Cathy's royal blue pumps?  They amp up her casual-chic LBD...

We are loving statement earrings as a way to add drama to any outfit this holiday season.  From drop to chandelier and all styles in between, statement earrings can transform any outfit from drab to fab.

Overkill Alert: If you do choose bold earrings to polish off your outfit, leave the other accessories understated or at home - less is more.

Here are some great statement earrings under $50...

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Fess up – you’ve been curious about permanent hair removal for a while, haven’t you? Has the price tag been holding you back? (We’re quite sure the rosy prospect of long term hairlessness couldn’t possibly be the reason…)
 
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(or, Why It Sucks to be Born in December)

I hate my birthday. Seriously. Hate it. Not in the way that lady sitcom characters hate it because omg-omg-omg it means they’re getting olllld and is that a laugh line? No, I hate my birthday because it falls on quite possibly the least celebratory day of the year.

December 28 places you smack dab between the exhaustion of Christmas and the ability to get...

If you wear no other piece of jewelry this season, invest in a statement cuff bracelet for guaranteed glamour.  Unlike statement necklaces, cuffs aren't as in-your-face (literally) so you can wear them again and again!

We like big stones, delicate and artsy designs, and brightly coloured cuffs to add edgy elegance to your favourite LBD:

Bold Stones
(clockwise from top left) BCBG Hinged Stone...

My favourite holiday cookie is the time old classic, the Gingerbread Man. In Christmases past, my mum and I would bake our own Gingerbread family, and I would go to town decorating my Gingerbread version of me.  Fast-forward 20 years and very little has changed except that now instead of decorating just one cookie, I bake and style one too many!

To make your own batch, follow my super simple...

Every season can be hard on your skin, from allergy-irritating Spring and Fall to humidity-stressing Summer and Winter.  The good news is, we found 10 helpful tips to deal with winter-strained skin:

(1) Switch to an Oil-based Moisturizer
Your favourite summer face creams cannot shield you from the moisture-stripping effects of low humidity, so switch to a heavier, oil-based lotion to create a...

It's not just the best way to a man's heart: elegant dishes and easy fixes make kitchen duty fun and adventurous.  Try one of these popular ChickAdvisor recipes for your Christmas brunch or New Year's Eve bash:

Most Popular Appetizer/Light Dish: Gourmet Grilled Cheese
Gourmet Grilled Cheese Sandwiches in 2 delicious varieties topped this category.  Runners-up included the

When it comes to dresses, the LBD (Little Black Dress) is a must-have favourite.  Its simplicity and versatility means that you have a lot of freedom to accessorize with practically zero risk of mismatching.

The effortlessly chic Diane Kruger, Michelle Trachtenberg, and model Amber Valletta

Isaac Mizrahi Spring 2011, Stella McCartney Fall 2010, and Alexander Wang Fall 2010

Here are a few of our...