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"Primavera" is Spanish for springtime, and this fresh colorful dish from MizzRobin is a quick and simple one-skillet meal that's guaranteed to please.

1 tsp canola or olive oil
2-3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced

Stirfry the chicken with the oil in a hot skillet or wok. When just done, set chicken aside in a dish.

1 small onion, chopped
1 cup broccoli flowerets
1 red pepper, sliced
1 green...
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Inspired by the ancient art of Georgian felting, Norman and Gio Gaudet are the creative force behind the Gaudet Fashion House. They debuted their Fall 2009 collection at LG Fashion Week in Toronto, introducing the fashion world to their modern and intricately crafted line of outerwear.

ChickAdvisor spoke to Norman Gaudet after the frenzy of Fashion Week died down, to get to know more about...
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It’s official, Wedding Season is upon us. If, like Katherine Heigel in “27 Dresses,” you’re finding that you’re always a bridesmaid but never a bride, now is the time to embrace the upside of being single! Even when attending, let’s say, your best friend’s wedding.

Let’s examine a case study to illustrate what NOT to do:

Maria is the maid of honor at Sasha’s wedding. At age 29,...
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You’re probably busy cleaning out your closet to make that seamless transition from winter wear to spring sundresses. Now is also a great time to clean out your makeup bag and since the Spring 2009 make-up trends blend simple with stand-out eyes, you’ll only have to invest in a few key items to get a flawless spring look.

This year's top trend is smokey eyes with tropical-inspired colors....
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This last weekend I was invited to a brunch by my fashion blogger friend, Danielle Meder of Final Fashion. It seems she knew a clever local Entrepreneur who wanted to get the word out about her business and decided to invite a few fashion bloggers and media for a Sunday brunch and a chat.

L-R Jennifer Campbell of Fashion Magazine and Susan Nagy

Susan Nagy is the owner of La Perlerie, a bright little...
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Maybe I'm just not hip enough, but can someone please explain to me how these are fashionable? Christian Louboutin, shoe god, is taking us down a road I surely don't wish to follow. No word yet on whether these babies will sport a red sole.

And just think: these come on the heels of the news that Crocs may not be in business for much longer. (Happy dance)

Would you wear these? And if so,
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Psst! On your wedding day, don't be doing one of these cheesy veil shots, ok?

Would you take your husband's last name when you marry? Our Chicks are burning up the forums debating the question.

Reasons for:

* Family Unity - Shouldn't your children have the same name as you? Hyphenating seems like an obvious compromise, but Johnny's going to have a tough time in first grade writing out...
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Bikini season looms! So, how can we eat delicious but healthy food as we crawl out of hibernation, and dive in to Spring? Think seasonal produce.

Apples are a fruit that’s always at the supermarket and available in many varieties. Nutrition benefits of the apple abound, from high fibre content to antioxidants. But how do you know which apple suits the time of year? This April, Empire, Red...
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The skinny-over-caffeinated-indoor-sunglass-wearing-people have gone into hiding again - a dead giveaway that all the major fashion weeks have come to a close.

Looking back on all the shows, Fall/Winter 2009 is all about black, metallic and form fitting clothes with interesting shapes. We highlight some stand-outs from the Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver Fashion Weeks:

Denis Gagnon ~ Montreal...
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