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Did you know there was even such a thing as Sun Awareness Week? Well, it's happening now. It certainly makes sense to pay extra attention to your sunscreen as the weather gets warmer.

While many of us may stick to certain brands for nostalgic reasons (who doesn't love the smell of banana boat?), the products we used as kids might not be the best for us now. Consider the SPF4 we wore as...
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We love to buy fruits and veggies in season. Intense flavors, wide availability and economy-proof prices make grocery shopping any other way seem foolish.

This month we're pleased to present a delicious member recipe... and it's dessert (translation: no-brainer). 

Not only does it look ridiculously delicious, it's also high in Vitamins C and K, folate, manganese, potassium,...
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Somewhere, there is a room full of people who decide what colours we’ll all be wearing in 2011. Or so they think. (They are Pantone – global authority on color and provider of professional colour standards for the design industries). Really? Are they the ones truly influencing us on what colour cocktail dress we select for that see-and-be-seen fundraiser?

What about Anna Wintour, or her...
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Foundation is the key to picture-perfect skin.

No no! you protest. A consistent skincare regimen is the key!

The truth is, only a good foundation can take your look to the next level - hiding blemishes, evening skintone, and camouflaging the aftermath of a late night with one martini too many. Could the right foundation be the most important part of your makeup wardrobe?

We scoured your reviews to...
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My favourite, Anthony Hopkins is more than just an acting legend. Did you know he is also an accomplished artist and composer? Hopkins has referred to himself as a 'shy artist' but thankfully, due to the efforts of his wife, Stella, his artwork is shown internationally... and currently, right here in Toronto (Mississauga) until June 10th!

If you'd like to take a peek, the exhibition of...
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Recessionista ShopCrawl
It's two weeks before the ShopCrawl, and those of you lucky enough to score a ticket might want to clean out your closet, purge the rejects and make space for the new arrivals!

We've done a wee bit of pre-shopping to pick out must haves from each store with a little advice from store managers on their hottest items.  Even if you aren't able to join us for the ShopCrawl, it's a...
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You may be a creature of habit when it comes to your favoured fragrance, but the world's perfumers aren't backing down without a fight. More than 300 new perfumes were released this past year, so kiss goodbye that aged bottle of CK One, toss the drawerful of “free gift with purchase” samples and stop sneaking spritzes of your little sister's Hillary Duff With Love, because these...
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Lazy summer evenings means Dad at the grill wearing that silly "Kiss the Cook" apron you bought him in 8th grade, an ice-cold Bud in hand. I think we can all agree that no one rocks the 'Q like Dad, and mine is no exception. He shares his never-fail grilling pointers with us:

For starters, is there anything you can't cook on the grill?
Dad: There’s not much you can’t grill unless it’s...
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