DIY Articles
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday August 22, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWith the Toronto International Film Festival making it's way into the city any time now, we'll be inundated with celebs, photogs and red carpet events. This got me thinking about all the prep that goes into an A lister event. Only I'm not talking about guest books and table settings, I'm talking about deciding on your dress, your makeup and shoes!
Now, I was a...
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday August 8, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basContinuing our series of cute tee makeovers, this week I'm showing you my favourite DIY tee I've done so far. It's also the most time consuming and requires quite a few items, but I think when you see the results, you'll agree that it's worth it!
This DIY can be done with an oversized or a fitted tee. You'll just need to omit/add some steps to get it just right (but...
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Alexandra C. |
Friday July 27, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basLast week, I showed you how to revamp an old tee into a cute work out tank. This week, strap on your seat belts and get ready for part 2 in our tee makeovers!
We're going to be re-purposing an old, boxy and oversized tee into a cute, fringed tee. This one is going to be perfect in the summer heat and come fall, throw on a boyfriend cardi for a boho look.
So, let's get...
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Alexandra C. |
Friday July 20, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIf you're like me, you probably have a huge collection of souvenir tees from various events. That charity run you did last August (yup, you've got that tee) or that time you volunteered for the food bank (that one is somewhere in your closet too). The tees just seem to accumulate until you don't have any drawer space left.
Well, why not re-purpose those old t-shirts and...
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Alexandra C. |
Thursday July 12, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basAs some of you chicks may or may not know, I love getting my hands dirty and getting crafty. Whether it's revamping some furniture or creating a custom flavoured drink, I'm down for some DIY! Getting all artsy can be a bit tricky. It takes lots of time and some serious crafting skills which sometimes, I just don't have. Which is why I love to find really simple projects that I can do...
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Aliza |
Wednesday July 11, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basWe here at ChickAdvisor love nails and nail art, but sometimes doing the same old classic red polish can get a bit 'ho-hum'. With summer here, I thought it would be fun to take a look at some fabulous new nail polish collections and some gorgeous colours we can't keep our eyes off of! Plus, if you're looking for some nail art inspiration, we've got a gallery of gorgeous styles....
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Alexandra C. |
Tuesday July 3, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus bas(image via nomoredirtylooks.com)
When a beauty product is endorsed by Cleopatra herself, you know it's going to be good. Which is why I'm anticipating this edition of Beauty Detective where I'm investigating... Milk! Sounds more farm detective than beauty detective but milk used as a toner or in a bath has been a beauty secret of women for a long time. Queen Elizabeth...
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Alexandra C. |
Friday June 29, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI love cooking, but it's also kind of a stressful task. With just a slip up here and a misread ingredient there, you can suddenly find yourself with a dish that not even the dog will eat.
That's where these nifty little 'kitchen hacks' come in handy. They're tips and tricks that can help save you time, money and generally make your life easier.
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Ali |
Tuesday June 19, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basI saw this in a magazine listed as a top tip of designers. It's something I've never heard of before, but apparently painting the inside of a black lampshade shocking pink or red is not only a design statement, it creates softer mood lighting. Since I'm such a newbie to this whole D.I.Y business, I thought this fool-proof project had my name all over it. I got a gorgeous...
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Alexandra C. |
Wednesday June 13, 2012
Pour lire cet article en français, voir plus basIt's summer season ladies and therefore prime wedding season; which means that you may be receiving some invites in the mail any time now. On the flip side, you may be one of the chicks sending out invites and 'save the date' cards.
The biggest wedding trend right now is to DIY it. Getting your hands a little dirty to create something beautiful and unique for your...
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