It's no secret that I have claimed to be a "makeup junkie". I will proudly admit to my addiction. No matter how many products fall into my makeup kit, there are my holy grail of products that this gal just can't live without! Here are the top 10 must-haves in my beauty stash (in no particular order):

1. Shu Uemura Eye Lash Curler: My lashes are stick straight. Shu Uemura lash curlers are...

Joy David-Tilberg is one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. This is the girl who holds your bag while you indecisively try outfit after outfit during a busy ShopCrawl, delivering compliment after enthusiastic compliment despite suffering from a nasty sinus cold (not that I would personally know this.... okay, yes). Is she all softy? Or is there more than meets the eye...

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I know - it's only November, but everyone is excitedly gearing up for Spring and since I'm not a winter lover this makes me very happy.

Old Navy's collection is a cheery and versatile. Even if you don't normally shop here, the accessories are a smart buy. Gossip Girl inspired headbands are a steal for around $12.




These boots are only $39.50. Can you believe it?

Flower pins can be...

This week's Style Collective kiss is from Catriona Smart, a.k.a Coco from Coco & Lowe, an online social media site that reaches women who are fashion forward and engaged in enhancing their lifestyle.

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We started our site in 2008 because Lowe and I found we were constantly getting questions like "where did you get that" or...

After the excitement of Spring/Summer 2010's international Fashion Weeks, surely you can’t help but feel a little bummed at the cold months to come.  While you will have to wait to get your Dior, Marc Jacobs and Pink Tartan spring fix, trendy stores are stocking the looks you’re craving adapted for now - Fall 2009.


From florals to plaid, bold prints were all the rage in Europe and NYC...

We always knew Mom's apple pie was the very best.  So it came as no surprise to us when her perfectly spiced, exquisitely light-crusted creation won top honours at a recent local baking competition.  It goes without saying that Mom's pie is now a mandatory addition to any family shindig. 

"You must have patience to assemble a pie," she tells us.  "It is really a work of...

The Body Shop Body Butter needs no introduction. These popular colourful pots of nourishing goodness are a staple in many a Chick's beauty regimen. Your pregnant sister loves it for her growing belly and your best friend slathers it on year round for soft, supple skin.

Now that the seasonal battle with dry flaky skin is in full swing, you might want to consider making this part of your routine...

Booking your wedding venue is probably the most important decision of the entire wedding planning process.  Did you know that the ceremony and reception venues and their associated costs for site fees, food & beverage will consume at least 50% of your total budget?  Finding the perfect location can easily take weeks or months and, understandably, can be one of the most stressful...