We have some new faces at ChickAdvisor HQ!

Hello Ladies,

My name is Mary and I'm super excited to join ChickAdvisor as an intern.



I am a recent graduate of the University of Toronto where I did a Double Major in East Asian Studies and Religion (way different, no?).

Anyway, spending quality time with my boyfriend and our pet dog is one of my absolute favourite things to do.



Skincare is something...

Whatever the season's Beauty Look, the one trend that never goes out of style is rich, youthfully glossy hair.  These are the most popular cuticle-taming hair serums on ChickAdvisor right now:


(1) Biosilk Silk Therapy is ideal for all hair types and worth the investment ($18-ish)

(2) One reader said "Moroccanoil is my hair's Crack In A Bottle" - a hit with users and beauty editors...

Between many friends and holiday tunes, I stirred up a bit of controversy when I asked what the perfect holiday hors d’oeuvre was. In order to keep the peace, I offered to cook whatever the popular vote decided upon – and after much deliberation, shrimp scampi was the consensus. I used The Barefoot Contessa’s version and changed it up just a bit according to which fresh things I could find...

Drawing inspiration from 60s hair icons Twiggy and Edie Sedgewick, the newest It-hairstyle is the polished and pretty pixie cut.


The beauty of a pixie cut is that it won't make you a slave to styling products, gizmos and gadgets.  You can add volume or create a piecey look by simply using your fingers.  Use a bit of styling wax to hold in place and you're all set!

Some of our...

Matthew Williamson for Net-a-porter (sold out)

Matthew Williamson has done bridal before, specifically with Net-a-porter in Spring 2010.  So we're not very surprised that he's decided to make a fashion foray into a day job.  Matthew Williamson Bridal is slated to launch in May 2011.

Matthew Williamson RTW S/S 2011

Given his affinity for flowing textures and beautiful draping, we...

The latest craze in manicures is not a fad so much as The (supposed) Answer to one of our biggest beauty pet peeves: How can I get my nail polish to last, or even make it out of the salon unscathed?

This is the reason I haven't treated myself to a mani or pedi in nearly two years.  Whether gingerly slipping on my flip flops (even in below freezing temps) or trying to fish my wallet out of...

Stuck on a few last gifts?  (This is assuming, of course, that you have in fact started...) 

We found some goofy gag gifts that should make for some Christmas morning merriment:


How's he supposed to shovel the walk without mustache protection?  Try Etsy's listings for "Beard Beanies", from $8.  Loverboy, on the other hand, needs Mistletoe-To-Go for all his smooching...

Our blogger posse is going golden this week...

ImTheItGirl's crushing on this gold sequined clutch from BCBG (C$65 / US$58)

... and BeautyGeeks explains the right way to wear pale blond (yes, it's an art)

On to food, Gifted loves these fair trade chocolate coins for Hanukkah (heck, for any time really)...

... and these Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies (via AtHomeWithKimVallee) look way too...

We gave you a preview of the draped dress trend in our coverage of Draped Cocktail Dresses, and we now bring you some more formal and elegant styles ideal for holiday banquets and gala events.

Angelina Jolie, Megan Fox, and Gemma Arterton on the red carpet

As seen for S/S 2011: Elie Saab, J. Mendel, Malandrino

Check out these 9 draped gowns for your shopping inspiration...
A.B.S. by Allen Schwartz...