I’m a certified beauty junkie, so it was a difficult mission to narrow my summer must-haves to only 5 products. Here they are…*drumroll…*

(1)    Clarisonic is hands down one of the best beauty investments I’ve ever made. I’ve had mine for over 4 years and still works wonders, reducing breakouts and leaving my skin clean and smooth.

(2)    I love the...

You may not think it the most sophisticated looking piece of arm candy, but the trendiest wrists this summer are all wrapped up. Light and easy, the style goes with any outfit and has been seen dazzled up with pearls or even some glitzy rhinestones. 

Splurge
Chan Luu Leather Wrap with Stainless Steel Beads ($295, Bloomingdale’s) or Tory Burch Triple Wrap ($95, Toryburch.com)

Modest LuxuryVita...

Cream and gel blushes are not new, but only recently are they starting to gain major traction against their powdered competitors.  These formulas are ideal for hot and humid conditions and easily double as lip colour when you're on the go.  Here are the top 10 cream blush products on ChickAdvisor:

(1) Maybelline New York Dream Mousse Blush ($8ish) wears light for a youthful natural...

Humidity tends to make hair unruly no matter how long you spend styling it. To give your hair a fighting chance, try these top frizz-fighting products:


For damage control, reach for Schwarzkopf Professional BC hairtherapy Repair Rescue treatment and Sealed Ends (1) or Moroccanoil Light (3).  These products condition your strands, treating the sun and heat damage that lead to frizz. 

For...

The quickest and cheapest way to give your home a facelift is a fresh coat of paint. Paint colours on trend right now are ‘barely there’ pastels. Here are three looks that will work in almost any room in your house.

Lavender Romance

Lavender offers a serene feeling in a room and is best when accessorized with metallics and rich fabrics. The contrast of light lavender against dark wood creates a...

Whether you're ready to finally join the 21st Century and ditch your 35mm camera or just due for an upgrade, check out our picks for the newest digital cameras this summer:
Kid-Friendly: Canon PowerShot D10 12.1MP ($349.99CAD) is waterproof, shockproof, and freezeproof!
Tech Savvy: Nikon Coolpix S3000 12.0MP ($159.95CAD) - this latest model allows for full shooting control with the 3.0"...

When was the last time you truly spoiled yourself?  Clairol Natural Instincts wants to invite a select group of Toronto-area ChickAdvisor readers to attend a VIP day of pampering, where you’ll be treated to a Clairol Natural Instinct hair colour makeover to give you soft, shiny and rich looking hair, professional makeup application, cocktails, snacks, and a photoshoot to snap before and...

Chelsea Clinton walked down the aisle on her father's arm this weekend in a beautiful ivory, strapless gown. Chelsea was dressed by Vera Wang who also attended the wedding.

The dress featured a draped bodice accentuating her tiny waist with a swirling skirt and train. The skirt is gathered ivory silk organza, and the bodice had diagonal pleats of tulle. The finishing touch was the eye-catching...

One of the many reasons why I love summer is the countless new beauty products introduced each year.  Each time, I'm surprised with better beauty tools that replace last year's favourites - but these 5 will always top my list:
(1) Benefit Garden of Good and Eva is my favourite summer fragrance because it's light and flowery with some citrus.  It's so refreshing and the...