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The Toronto Fashion Incubator is holding its annual Guilty Pleasures Sale at The Drake Hotel tomorrow from 9am to 4pm.

Every year, the TFI teams up with The Drake during Winterlicious to put creations on sale from its accessory, apparel and giftware designers. A silent auction with 20 gifts to be won will take place over the entire duration of the event. Highlights include:


  • A $240 gift...
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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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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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Thanks to some crafty chefs out there, Lady Gaga has one-upped her idol Madonna in the department of...confectionary goods. That's right, some faithful fans have commemorated the pop superstar's most memorable looks on frosted cookies. Highlights include her Kermit the Frog get-up and hooded body suit (with frontal mask included) from her Bad Romance music video.






Photos via Refinery 29


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If you haven't noticed it in our deals section yet, take note that Over the Rainbow's Winter Sale is currently on. It's only happening for one more week! Take 50% off Fall and Winter merchandise, including items from Penguin, True Religion and Free People.

Over the Rainbow is located at 101 Yorkville Ave. in Toronto.

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You've called the Beeswax Lip Balm unbelievable. You've claimed the Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream works like magic. It's clear that Burt's Bees is receiving some rave reviews among you ChickAdvisor members. But how much do you know about the brand bringing you your favourites? Check out these 7 fun facts about the company:


  1. Burt's Bees products consist of ingredients that can be...
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There are some secrets to being a woman that will forever remain unknown to men. For instance, the reality that our 'natural look' actually takes 20 minutes to perfect. Or, the fact that we ovulate. Yet again, the misfortune that our stilettos sometimes sink into the grass and get caught between sidewalk cracks.

Lucky for us, entrepreneurs Becca Brown and Monica Murphy set out to make that...
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Starting this coming Sunday, you can spot retro furnishings, score hand-picked vintage clothing, and scavenge for hip glassware all in the same place. If you live in Toronto, head to Sherway Gardens (Hwy 427 & the QEW) for the 16th Annual Winter Antiques Sale, Toronto’s largest antiquing event.


“Check out fun fifties designer bling that would blow the shades off Sammy…stylin’vintage...
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