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Your wedding day isn’t just about getting that dream dress. It’s also the perfect opportunity to spoil your guests with a fabulous meal. We consulted our favourite wedding planner, Cynthia Martyn, for some fresh, original ideas for that all-important menu.

Cocktail Reception
An evening drinks reception with a gorgeous array of cocktails promises a truly fun celebration. Remember though, the...
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I have a soft spot for trendy sneakers, so when I hear about trendy AND French sneakers, my ears really perk up! After all, the French know style, as did Princess Diana, Jane Birkin, and Brigitte Bardot - all of whom adopted Bensimon sneakers as a style staple.

Bensimon sneakers were launched in the 1970s as a "disposable shoe for French women". Head to France and you will see that these are a...
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For those of us who have been lusting after Burberry's Soft Knot Hobo Bag but can't seem to stomach the price tag of $1295 USD, we may have a solution...



Danier's Fall 2010 collection will feature this knotted leather bag that looks very similar to Burberry's hobo. Danier's version will retail at a more appealing price, between $149 and $199.

Danier...
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Candlelight. A jazz pianist playing softly in the corner. The gentle clink of wineglasses filled with a vintage worth more than your next car payment.

And then the hostess seats a family of 4 at the table beside you. Are you horrified?

A recent article in the New York Times (via CNN) is drawing heat for giving the nod to high-end NYC-area restaurants that not only deign to allow younger patrons...
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Have you ever seen wallpaper like this?

Graham & Browns Frames wallpaper is popular the world over but is only now available in Canada. What makes people love it? You can completely customize it with your own pictures, drawings, clippings and random whatnot. Have kids? Why not let them draw right on the wall? Ok, honestly that idea makes me shudder, but I can see the appeal for a kids bedroom...
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In honour of National Hamburger Month, White Castle fast-food chain has come out with a special kind of scented candle - eau-de-burger!

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The candle comes in a ceramic holder that is shaped like the box of a White Castle Slider sandwich and will fill your home with these luxurious scents:

Top Notes: diced sweet onions and crisp pickle
Middle Notes: beef patty, cheese and ketchup
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Fruits & Passion Canada is offering 40% off foot-care products! All foot-care creams, butters, gels and more are only $10 each! As a bonus, if you spend $40 you will get a free Foot-Care Duo gift! The offer is valid in Canada only until May 31, 2010.

See more great deals here.
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We read an interesting article on BeautyEditor.ca today about Botox injections allegedly causing more wrinkles. Apparently one of the little known sides effects is that freezing the muscles in one area of the face more strongly stimulates other facial muscles, making those areas more prone to wrinkling!


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Notice the wrinkles at the bridge of Nicole Kidman's nose? Well,...
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Do you cringe at the thought of being seen without makeup? If you've been avoiding the beach because you can't bear to see your eyeliner wash away, Cargo has a solution. The CARGO Swimmables Waterproof Pencil Collection is a group of 5 limited edition, highly-pigmented, waterproof eye pencils that promise to stay put in rain, humidity, and on hot sweaty days.

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We had a few gloomy, rainy days last week outside ChickAdvisor H.Q. and it got us thinking: just because the weather is dull doesn't mean your style should be too! We found some great umbrellas to brighten your look on a gloomy day.

This Kate Spade Multistripe Umbrella ($75 USD) is so cute you may even want to carry it around in clear weather!

This vintage Bella Pagoda ($129 USD) is classic and...
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