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Nail bitters of the world, there is a cure. Thanks to you reviewers, I've discovered it.

I've been biting my nails for literally as long as I can remember. I've tried everything to stop, from:
  • that foul-tasting lacquer (which led me to spend a recess spitting out the horrid taste in the playground garbage), to
  • getting gel nails one summer (a good temporary solution, but left my nails...
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Those of you who have been web geeking around for a while know how to write some basic html. For the rest of you, if you want to link to something you are talking about in the forums here, this is how to do it:

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If you do it correctly, it will appear like this: My favourite restaurant is Osteriacicerietria.
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If you haven't taken a peek in our forums lately, you may have missed we are teaming up with our friends at Dove for a mini cocktail party for ChickAdvisor members this Thursday night!

The party will include pink champagne, cupcakes and of course... swag.

See what we've been doing this afternoon?


When our friends at Benefit got wind of the festivities, they sent over a little bit of Lemon...
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The Oscar nominations may be out as of this morning, but we're still in a debate over who owned the red carpet at Sunday's Grammy Awards. These lovely ladies are among contenders:



In this Georges Chakra gown, Carrie Underwood gets our vote for most elegant.


Glee's Lea Michele was ready for a good time in this one-shouldered Romana Keveza.



Is Beyoncé mimicking a statuette or a...
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Now that we are all cozy in our new office, the ChickAdvisor H.Q girls decided it would be fun to kick off a little bit early the last Friday of every month for a group activity, hence "Fun Friday" was born. Last week was the first and here's what we did...



An afternoon at Dark Horse Espresso Bar for cappuccinos, raspberry oat bars and conversations that can't be printed publicly was...
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Ah, my naughty Valentine...  That sexy little note you slipped in my pocket got me feeling frisky, and now it's time to return the favour!


*Body Truffles - a series of 9 delicious complementary products in 3 chocolatey flavours.  Includes a melting body bar, fondue body scrub, bath truffle fizzie, foaming bath powder, flavoured lip butter, bubble bath, body crème, body soufflé, and...
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Forget Paris, Rome, and the Florida Keys.  This year, try a vacation destination off the beaten tourist track!

Sunset over the Grand Canyon (photo credit Amanda Williams)

Road trips are to America what backpacking is to Europe — see a lot, spend a little. The key is to make it last as long as possible. So while the journey from Los Angeles to the Grand Canyon in Arizona takes only a few hours...
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Some years it’s just bound to happen.  You’re a single girl, and just as you’ve shelved your sparkling pumps until next year’s holiday season, your favourite stores are suddenly taken over by a crush of red and pink.  Valentine’s Day is coming, and it seems every card and confectionery maker in the world is hell-bent on making sure you know it.

As the new decade gets underway,...
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Some people say "a picture is worth a thousand words".  Others prefer a velvet box filled with something sparkly ;)  Either way, we've rounded up our top Valentine's Day gift suggestions, from sweet to sassy:

Valentine's Day Gift Guide
*Sula Shea Lip Butters are 90% organic - perfect for smooching! Choice of 3 flavours, $9 USD each

*GAP's cozy Valentine PJ pants, choice of 2 styles.  $34.50 CAD /...
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