Claire's Archive

Jason Wu is branching out into nailwear, we're hearing.  And Girlfriends, we like what we're seeing.


The designer came to popular awareness thanks to Michelle Obama, and counts the lovely Natalie Portman (People's Choice Awards, 2011) among his clientele.

"Every season I play with different ways of using color in my collection, so it was a natural choice to collaborate with CND on...

Boxers or Briefs?  So hard to decide...

Move over, Manties.  There's a new padded gitch in town.  Want to impress your date?  Add volume and definition "down there" for her anticipatory pleasure!

(Of course, once the undies are shed, all bets are off.)

Designer Andrew Christian is offering up the Shock Jock Flirt Boxer and Brief that features a soft hidden cup that's...

The evolution of Starbucks (the logo, that is)

The times, they are a'changing at Ye Olde Coffee Shoppe. 

Starbucks unveiled its new logo for 2011 yesterday... and understandably there's been a big reaction from the masses.  (I guess no one told them about that little problem GAP had a few months back?)

While simplicity in design is usually a good thing, it seems counterintuitive to...

Here we are coming up on New Year 2011, and it's time to take stock of the year gone by.  Somewhere deep in my pile of "To-Dos" is last year's list of resolutions, and without looking at it (hey, I didn't keep track all year so why start now?) I know there is the odd item or two left undone.

I generally scoff at New Year's Resolutions because they are either so vague or such...

We've been talking about our top-rated Makeup and Skincare products of 2010, as well as your favourite featured Recipes on ChickAdvisor.   Today it's all about Bath & Body.

PrepDeodorant: Top Splurge - Secret Clinical Strength (1); Top Steal - Dove Ultimate Clear Anti-Perspirant(2)
Body Wash: Top Splurge - Philosophy Ultra Rich 3-in-1 (3); Top Steal - Dove Deep Moisture...

Girlfriends, Christmas has arrived! 

Today, December 24, millions of men will make sheepish inquiries to their wives: "So, what do you want for Christmas, sweet cheeks?" (and then promptly nip out to take care of "a quick errand").  Millions of grandmas will pull out holiday cakes and cookies from the freezer to thaw (having, of course, completed the task of baking somewhere back in...

Our StyleCollective friends have us feeling all warm and fuzzy inside (and at this time of year, that's a good thing):


Gifted has a funtabulous gift idea for a party hostess - felted mistletoe!  Make sure to wrap it up in a uniquely personalized way, like using colourful yarn over simple packing paper (as seen on Coco&Lowe).


Not so much the "outdoorsy type"?  BeautyGeeks has the secret...

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...

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