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Does the warm weather have you itching for the free wheeling fun of an open vehicle?  Scooters are trendy, fun, and economical, but because of seating and speed limitations they are best suited for city dwellers with light loads.

Steal: TNG Venice $1499 (2-stroke engine, 49cc)
* An affordable scooter with all the basics, perfect for beginner riders.

Brand Lover: Honda CHF50 $2949 (4-stroke...
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Evan Biddell finished with a flourish during the debut season of Project Runway Canada, taking top honours and instantly transferring his success to the Canadian design scene.  He shares his passion for design, his reaction to the comparisons with Alexander McQueen, and why Toronto needs a fashion intervention:

ChickAdvisor: Back when you were starting out, what motivated you to jump into the...
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Uses for Human Hair
If you thought it was enough that you could curl AND straighten your hair, you're completely underestimating your tresses. Human hair actually makes up a huge business and is used in more ways that I'll bet many of us would like to know.

Food
It might sound unappealing, but human hair can actually be used as an additive in food. Hair is rich in an amino acid called L-cysteine that can be...
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Itching for a vacation?

Here are 3 hot tips for saving on vacation:
1. Don’t be too picky about the destination! Get your dates in check and and choose the best deal - wherever that may be. Itravel2000.com let’s you search packages within a whole region so you can find the best deal.

2. Book well in advance. The low-cost carriers will book up 3-4 weeks in advance, so the earlier you can book, the...
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We've heard about airbrush makeup but the idea of implementing it into a daily routine probably sounds too fancy-dancy for a lot of us.



Sephora has recently teamed up with TEMPTU AIRbrush Makeup System and they tell us that this product delivers pro results with total ease. TEMPTU has been used on catwalks such as Christian Dior and on TV shows like Gossip Girl and Desperate Housewives.

We...
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If you are a fan of clear bra straps you may be interested in their cousin, the Invisibelt.

The Invisibelt is a buckless belt that claims to give a slimming effect. It'll set you back $20 USD and is meant to be worn under fitted tops so you won't have any of that awful buckle bulge (I guess that is the slimming effect?).

Do you think it's tacky? Would you buy this?
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Montreal based company Second Denim created Yoga Jeans ($110 CAD) to look like ordinary jeans...but fit and feel like yoga pants! They are made from 97% brushed cotton and 3% elastane, which makes them stretchy enough to actually do yoga in them!

Sounds a bit like jeggings you say?

Well it's the same idea, but jeggings fit like leggings - which we all know expose every lump and bump on your...
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At about 1:44 pm today, a minor Earthquake hit Toronto with tremors lasting about 10 seconds. Apparently the quake was centered around the Quebec-Ontario border and measured 5.5 on the Richter scale.

We didn't feel anything at the ChickAdvisor office, but there are reports that it was felt in Toronto, Ottawa, Windsor and as far as Boston and Cleveland.

No injuries have been reported - let's...
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Okay so the brand isn't new, but bodyFood opened a Toronto location this past May - and we like what we see.



bodyFood is a Canadian line that makes face and body products from 100% natural ingredients. It's all about using essential oils to nourish and soothe your mind and body through aromatherapy.



You can pick up pre-made products (average price $30 CAD), but the highlight of bodyFood is...
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Today, Sears sent us a look at their 2010 Summer Collection. The line is inspired by designers like Max Mara, Marc Jacobs, and Matthew Ames.
The Bright Ideas edition includes:

It's all about bright, bold colour this summer! Colours like Sunny Yellow, Cobalt Blue...
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