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We often receive samples or press releases of new products coming out into the market. Some are great, others... well, not so much. We'll try to post the ones we think would interest you most on this blog.

Herbal Essences has done it again. They recently scored points with the ChickAdvisor crowd for their new and improved line of shampoos, conditioners and mousses including Body Envy. Now...
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Um, you might want to check our forums...Today we're giving away 1 Skeyndor Vitamin C Protective Cream SPF 10 (value of $50) courtesy of SpaBoutique.ca.

To win, you must respond to the forum topic that we have posted in our forums called "Freebie Friday..."

For more info on this Freebie Friday read this
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This one's from Makeup Junkie...

Beauty for a good cause is definitely a reason to splurge without feeling guilty. From February 15 - 25 L'Oreal Paris is auctioning two diamond versions of the compact made with 115 brilliant-cut...


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This post from "It's My Life" scares the $#*% out of us. The moms in the crowd will relate. Those of us without kids may want to stock up on birth control. Either way, a great write up...

Parenthood will bring you to your knees and build you up again from the ground up. Before you bring that little screaming adorable bundle of joy home from the hospital you might think that you know what...
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Another delicious recipe from Epicurious.com

1 3/4 lb halibut fillet (1 1/2 inches thick)
3 garlic cloves
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/3 cup mayonnaise

Accompaniment: lemon wedges

Follow the link for cooking instructions and to read up on more great recipes.

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How much would you spend to impress?

A knock off LV bag sighting is as common (and tacky) as your coworkers extra long acrylic nails. Though this trend is thankfully on the wane in Toronto, it still seems many of us would rather shell out for a fake bag and have the illusion of wealth than buy a better quality one that doesn't announce its name...
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This is crazy.

Sunbathing is out.
Self-tanner and tinted beauty products are in, but only when it's done right (and that's the problem).
'Fake bake' is definitely out.
Looking pale is supposed to be in, but really - it's not.
Sunlight is good for you, Sunlight is bad for you.

I'm confused.

Our society is hung up on the latest trends, but slowly we are returning to our parents'...
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For those of you needing a little extra space (ok, so that would be most of us!), check out these useful tips from Fabulously Broke in the City...

1. Add shelves above doorways.
2. Banish room-darkening shadows with additional light fixtures.
3. Put glass shelves across deep-set windows.
4. Use a chest or an ottoman with storage inside as a coffee table.
5. Put low bookcases along a sofa...
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Read I Am Fashion's take on the Milan Fall/Winter '08 Fashion Week offerings...

Usually I just skim pass Alberta Ferretti, because the styles are always so similar. Very delicate, feminine and girly. But this time, when I glanced at the first shots, I was surprised to find them to be Jill Sander-esque minimalistic! Albeit in a more styled and flattering way. The jeweled tones of blue...
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Get out your kohl pencils, ladies. Black liner is back, so says Makeup Junkie...

Every woman needs that little black liner. Whether it was black liner or black shadow, eyes were edgy and rocker chic at Diane Von Furstenberg, Reem Acra, Nanette Lepore, L'Wren Scott, Temperley,...

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