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Upper Canada Soap has a new body balm on shelves this month, and it claims to battles three of a beauty maven's biggest annoyances: dry skin, sunburns, and insect bites. Not only that, but Naturally Body Butter Balm (also called a wonder stick) comes in the form of a stick small enough to fit in your purse. It's 100% natural too.

The stick shape is meant to allow for easy application on...
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If you've popped into Banana Republic over the last few days you've probably found yourself on the way to the change room with an armload of their new soft and versatile Chinos collection.

I got the chance to eyeball the lot of it and I can honestly say I wanted it all. The Safari inspired pieces are easy to mix and match with your existing wardrobe from the Fitted Crinkle Blazer ($124)...
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Red carpet fashions are an infusion of classic looks and true Hollywood glamour -- this season’s fashion trends include jewel toned colours and varying shades of gold. Drew Barrymore donned a nude one-shouldered dress by Atelier Versace at the 2010 Golden Globes, while at the 82nd Academy Awards Sandra Bullock shimmered in silver Marchesa and Miley Cyrus was regal in a metallic...
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Sultry smoky-soft eyes are The Look for glamour and romance, just like those we saw on Oscar's red carpet last night.  While many sported the signature look, none did it better than the stunning Kate Winslet.

Kate Winslet at the Golden Globes 2010

Her neutral lips and glowing skin set allow the eyes to take center stage.  Classic and elegant, here’s how to make her look yours.

What...
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This is a marriage of two classic homestyle foods - Shepherd's Pie and Chicken Pot Pie with a twist!
 
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts (or 4 thighs)
4 cups chicken broth
2 carrots, peeled and diced
1 large sweet potato
1 large parsnip
1/4 tsp salt
Pinch nutmeg

1/3 cup butter
carrots (cooked, from previous step)
1 stick celery, diced
1 clove garlic, minced
1 onion, diced
1/2 tsp each thyme and sage
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With the SPF myths battling the skin cancer realities out there, choosing the right sunscreen for you is a more challenging feat than you might think. We caught up with Kristen Ma, owner of Toronto’s Pure + Simple Beauty, and BeautyGeek Janine Falcon to get the scoop on suncare shopping.  

ChickAdvisor: What is SPF (sun protection factor)?

Kristen Ma: SPF is the given factor multiplied...
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To celebrate the release of today's Alice in Wonderland in 3-D from Walt Disney Pictures, Swarovski has unveiled a collection of jewelery pieces inspired by the film. The face of Cheshire Cat, a donut pendant and Red Queen earrings are just a few of the animated designs that make up the line.




Which one do you like? Are you going to see the movie?



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It's never to late to try something new!

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British DJ Ruth Flowers, 69 year-old, mixes music at a recording studio in Paris.


Thanks to Twitter, we learned about this Grandma who discovered her passion for spinning at her Grandson's birthday and now plays at top clubs around Europe. Do you love it?

Read more: http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story...
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