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What could be better than beautiful summer weather? Beautiful summer weather plus delicious summery cocktails, of course!

We recently caught up with the delightful Alessandro Bonucci of B Espresso Bar in Toronto and asked him for his best inside tips for making fantastic summer cocktails.

ChickAdvisor: Alessandro, what’s important when you’re making cocktails?

Alessandro Bonucci: I love to...
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Fresh, naturally young skin has an expiry date. It comes due sometime post puberty - a tiny window of time between the acne-ravaged teen years and the last year or two before your 30th birthday (or as I like to call it, the first anniversary of my 29th).

Many skincare specialists claim we should start wrinkle prevention in our early 20s for best preservative results. In the past most anti-aging...
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The days are longer and the sky is brighter, so accessory-junkies rejoice, there may be a shopping trip in your future. This season’s sunglasses are out, and there is a pair to satisfy every girl.

Dominating the trends is my personal favourite, the ubiquitous oversized frame. A recent visit to the Optometrist for prescription sunglasses played out like a game of tug of war, with me pleading...
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Happy Independence Day to our American readers! Today, cities across the US will blow up around $130 million worth of fireworks, celebrating freedom from British rule.

Ironic, considering Britain is now one of America's most important allies and our 6th largest trading partner...

So this 4th, light some roman candles and pinwheels, eat BBQ, and kiss a Brit for luck. Happy 4th!

Do you have holiday...
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Hey, Happy Canada Day, eh?

Raise a Moosehead with your friends, sit back and enjoy the fireworks!

Sorry Toronto. I wonder how many people will be setting off their own fireworks, since the city union is celebrating Bah Humbug Day?
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For many of us, summer is a season cut far too short.  We will brave by turns rain, mosquitos and urban humidity to bask in the warm temperatures and fresh air.  Eating indoors, for one, is soooo last season.

From economy-wise eats to chi chi celeb hotspots, we scoured the web for top-rated patio restaurants.  Bon appetit!
 
In Toronto

Sassafraz
100 Cumberland Street (Yorkville)
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For most of us, it isn't really summer without getting out of the city for a beach getaway. The trick is to find the perfect spot - sun, sand, water, and local attractions all factor into the decision.

We've done the homework for you. Our list of top-rated North American beaches is sure to find a fit for everyone and every budget.

Hanalei Bay Beach
Kauai, Hawaii, United States.

Why it’s hot:...
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Nada Shepherd knew she wanted to be a fashion designer when she was just five years old – “but in all fairness” she adds, “I also thought I wanted to be a dentist, shrink, doctor, astronaut, ad executive and athlete.”

But that desire to do it all has propelled Shepherd from one of a multitude of fashion students and designer hopefuls to creative director of her own line, NADA. “You name...
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"Hit the road, Jack, and dontcha come back no mo', no mo', no mo'..."

Shaving, yanking, tweezing, waxing? The savage delight we take in removing that unwanted body hair easily overcomes the discomfort and inconvenience. There are few things more mood-busting during a pool party than suddenly realizing you forgot to groom "down there" or missed a large strip of hairy calf.

Yuck. We want...
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