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Hair-free legs, armpits and bikini lines are the ultimate hot weather accessory.  For on-the-go results with the least inconvenience, hair removal creams are a safe bet: you can be smooth and hairless in as little as 3 minutes.  Results last a few days longer than shaving; however, depilatory creams are not recommended for those with sensitive skin or who are picky about product scent.
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Keeping your makeup looking fresh in the sweltering heat can be tricky. Try these  products and tips to help you beat the summer heat.
 
For your Face


The key for makeup that stays put is a good primer: it not only primes and evens out the surface of your skin, but also creates a barrier between your makeup and skin. Try Per-fekt Beauty Skin Perfection Gel (2) or Laura Mercier Oil Free...
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Fruity Sangrias are popping up on menus everywhere because of their communal potential - ideal for outdoor entertaining on the patio. This easy-to-make and refreshing crowd pleaser goes quickly so you may want to double the recipe.
 

2 750 mL bottles of white wine or Prosecco (sparkling wine)
1 1 L (1 qt) bottle of sprite or club soda
2 1 L (1 qt) bottles of peach (and white grape, if...
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It isn't always easy coming up with a theme to pose to, but today we discovered we were all wearing dresses $30 or less and that seemed as good a theme as any.  Can you guess the prices for each dress?  The first person to guess the prices correctly in the comments and will get a free beauty product from our stash.
Guess the price pose-off
You'd love it if we'd spill the beans on how much this sweet...
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Summer is the peak season for weddings, and that means many of you are probably scrambling to throw together bridal showers for your sister, cousin, or best friend.

It’s nice to give the shower a theme because it will be easier to narrow down ideas for games, party favours, and decorations. Here are some of our favourites:

“Stock the Pantry”
Mail out a blank recipe card with the invitation and...
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Making news this morning is not only the (supposedly shocking – but I’m not buying that) exit of Ellen DeGeneres from megahit American Idol but rumours of cohost Kara DioGuardi’s ouster as well.  With Simon Cowell gone, we’re wondering what, other than our genuine like of Randy Jackson, will have us tuning in next season? 

On a personal note, it won’t be the caterwauling...
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I will be the first to admit I didn't expect Annabelle's eyeshadows to make a fan out of me. Since I am spoiled by the latest and greatest beauty launches, I'm more likely to get excited over a new sample of YSL than a shadow that retails for $4.25. Well, Annabelle has proved me wrong!





Have you tried Annabelle's mono shadows? What did you think?

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Have you been to Mark's Work Warehouse recently?  You might be surprised.  Shocked is probably a better word.
Marks Work Warehouse
In the past this is not a store I'd consider shopping at unless I was planning on doing some renos or yard work (which would require me to have a house and/or a yard - of which, I possess neither).  Alternatively, if I needed a gift for a lumberjack Marks would be top...
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In a superscientific poll on ChickAdvisor (point, click, vote), it was recently revealed that Mascara is the most important part of our makeup routine.  It's no wonder, then, that mascara products have dominated our Hotlist since its inception, ranging from tried-and-true favourites to the newest hot products on the market.

With so many products to choose from, which lashpaints topped our...
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Epilators deliver a convenient, long-lasting and mess-free hair removal alternative to waxing and shaving, so the only question remaining is: why haven't you tried one yet?

Although the buzzing sound of an epilator sounds terrifying, we at ChickAdvisor HQ know its bark is worse than its bite.  We've been talking epilator love in our forum - come read what others had to say about their...
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