http://www.chickadvisor.com/articles/The latest ChickAdvisor articles and news about beauty products and fashion.2012-02-22T14:52:07-05:002012-02-22T14:52:07-05:00en-usCopyright 2006, 2010 ChickAdvisor Inc.ChickAdvisor Inc.60http://static.chickadvisor.com/main/images/misc/chickadvisorLogo300x100.jpghttp://www.chickadvisor.com/article/spring-2012-fashion-week-beauty-trends-with-valentino-and-donna-karan/Are you a dark and sultry or light and sweet kind of chick? Those were the beauty trends presented to us during the Spring 2012 fashion shows at Valentino and Donna Karan. At Donna Karan, we saw a deep, intense lip that also had an ombre effect . The lips were almost stained looking and popped out against a minimal face. Brows were also strong, and bigger , framing the model's eyes. As for...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/spring-2012-fashion-week-beauty-trends-with-valentino-and-donna-karan/2012-02-22 09:34:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/diy-drinks-brazilian-lemonade-recipe/So, I know that lemonade is typically a summertime drink, but in the middle of winter, after the holidays have long passed and all your left with some grey weather, a bit some Brazilian lemonade is exactly what the doctor ordered! This very refreshing, tart and tasty beverage is the perfect antidote to a dull day and it's so lip-smackingly delicious you'll be craving more! The recipe is a...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/diy-drinks-brazilian-lemonade-recipe/2012-02-22 09:32:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/honey-wheat-sunflower-bread-recipe/Like most people, I was once intimidated by the thought of making my own bread. It's a lengthy process and (presumably) easy to flub, but I come from a long line of German women who make fantastic brrrrread from scratch all the time (and yes, it's important to roll the "r" or it doesn't count) so defeat is not an option. This Christmas I received a stand mixer with a dough...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/honey-wheat-sunflower-bread-recipe/2012-02-21 10:35:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/nail-art-pose-off-comment-to-win/Here at ChickAdvisor HQ, we're firm believers in fabulous nail art. I guess you could even say that we're obsessed with it! We're all about changing up our nail looks and trying out new styles so this week, we pulled off some adorable nail art designs and decided to pose off in them. Alexandra Alexandra is wearing Essie Polish in Bangle Jangle with a sheer pink glitter top coat. Then...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/nail-art-pose-off-comment-to-win/2012-02-20 09:52:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/contests-and-prizes-for-the-week-of-february-20-26/For some of us Canadians, February 20th is Family Day, a day we celebrate those nearest and dearest and spend a little time with them. We like to think of all you chicks as our own little internet family so to celebrate this fact, we've got two awesome contests with two very cool prizes for you! Of course, we're always up for adding new members to the family, so before I tell you about...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/contests-and-prizes-for-the-week-of-february-20-26/2012-02-20 09:51:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/yay-or-nay-angelina-jolies-red-carpet-style/When I first saw this dress, I kept flip flopping back and forth on whether or not I liked it. When I looked at the dress on it's own, I couldn't help but be underwhelmed and a bit confused. I mean, why the flower? And why so big? However, when I looked at the dress in it's entirety, with Angelina, I kind of dug the sophisticated and soft lines of the flower, mixed with a modern and...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/yay-or-nay-angelina-jolies-red-carpet-style/2012-02-20 09:51:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/we-love-fridays-infinity-knot-ring/I'm kind of a jewellery fanatic. I love rings especially because the right one takes an outfit to whole other level of chicness! They're such an easy way to dress up an outfit. Maybe it's the amount of massive cocktail rings that we've been seeing for the past few months but lately, I am obsessed with simple, sweet and small bands. I came across this infinity knot band on Etsy the...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/we-love-fridays-infinity-knot-ring/2012-02-17 10:32:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/new-york-fashion-week-fallwinter-2012-beauty-trends-with-new-spring-makeup/New York Fashion Week is all about the trend spotting . Whether it's on the streets or on the runway , in February, New York becomes a hot bed for all things cool. Browsing some of the hot beauty trends to come out so far, we stumbled upon this wearable look from Derek Lam Fall/Winter 2012. I like to think of this look as "Bridget Bardot meets up-all-night-party girl"; almost like you...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/new-york-fashion-week-fallwinter-2012-beauty-trends-with-new-spring-makeup/2012-02-17 10:00:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/diy-red-velvet-latte-recipe/Valentine's Day may be over, but I think there's still a little bit of love in the air. Sidenote: If you're also feeling the love, you may want to head on over to our Share the Love contest before it closes! Now, back to business; because I'm still feeling all warm and gooey from all those delicious desserts I've been eating this Valentine's, I asked our local coffee place...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/diy-red-velvet-latte-recipe/2012-02-16 09:18:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/8-customer-service-tips-and-how-to-get-what-you-want-from-a-store/Okay girlfriends, whether you procrastinated after the Christmas holiday or your sweetie's Valentine's Day gift was bought in the after-season sales, you might have a few challenges returning that unwanted or ill-fitting gift. Is your store's return policy iron-clad, or do you have options? As former retail sales clerks, some of our ChickAdvisor staffers put their heads together to...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/8-customer-service-tips-and-how-to-get-what-you-want-from-a-store/2012-02-15 09:00:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/valentines-day-dessert-red-velvet-cupcakes-for-two-recipe/Today is Valentine's Day and while the whole 'flowers and evening out' thing is great, it's really just about being with your sweetie. So tonight, why not stay in with your Valentine and munch on some delicious and decadent red velvet cupcakes? This recipe makes four cupcakes, the perfect amount for two people (because let's face it, can you ever eat just one?). Pair these red...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/valentines-day-dessert-red-velvet-cupcakes-for-two-recipe/2012-02-14 11:32:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/diy-valentines-day-craft-how-to-make-a-friendship-bracelet/Happy Valentine's Day to all our Chicks! In honour of this very special holiday and to celebrate our love for all our online BFFs (like you!), we're going to be show you how to make a very cute and easy friendship bracelet! Consider this a token of appreciation and love for all that you've done for us! As an added bonus, after making a few of these babies (and believe me, they only...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/diy-valentines-day-craft-how-to-make-a-friendship-bracelet/2012-02-14 09:30:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/contests-and-prizes-for-the-week-of-february-13-19/We don't think there's anything better than a brand new, glossy and gorgeous lipstick, do you? So, with that in mind, we've got a luscious lips giveaway for you this week! Like every week, we have two contests and two prize packs to go with them. To enter in the contests, click the links (in pink) below and follow the instructions on the page. This week our contests are: Yay or Nay:...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/contests-and-prizes-for-the-week-of-february-13-19/2012-02-13 07:00:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/new-product-review-club-febreze-car-vent-clips/Sponsored Why do we love “new car smell”? Because it’s the smell we associate before pets, before spilled drive-thru takeout, before a roadtrip with your bean-burrito-eating boyfriend. Truth is, no one wants to travel long distances in a car that stinks. I don’t even want to go on a quick grocery run if I haven’t given my car a thorough mucking out ( I have kids, remember? More on that...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/new-product-review-club-febreze-car-vent-clips/2012-02-13 00:00:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/yay-or-nay-fergie-wears-colour-blocking-trend/She's fergalicious, that's for sure, but can she pull off the colour blocking trend? And in leather and shoulder pads no less? Fergie was recently spotted strutting her stuff in an airport with arm-candy-husband Josh Duhamel. First, let me say that this lady seems to be showing no signs of aging. I must figure out what her secret is. Now that that's over with, let's get into the...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/yay-or-nay-fergie-wears-colour-blocking-trend/2012-02-13 00:00:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/arm-candy-pose-off-cute-bracelets-bangles-and-rings/While the term 'Arm Candy' usually brings to mind images of P.Y.T. (i.e. pretty young things) draped all over someone's arm on the red carpet, this week we're posing off with another kind of arm candy: baubles and bracelets and bangles (oh my!). We heard about the so-called 'Arm Party' from the Man Repeller blog , referring to the statement-making and unrestrained stacking...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/arm-candy-pose-off-cute-bracelets-bangles-and-rings/2012-02-13 00:00:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/gratuitous-hotties-our-top-10-fictional-boyfriends/Hey Chicks, I'd like to introduce you to my new boyfriend. Make that my ten new boyfriends. Sure, they may not exactly be "real" or whatever (minor detail), but these ten temptations have the stuff love songs and stories are made of. Importantly, we nominate these 10 hunks for their staying power, not their playing power. Perhaps we should have named this post "Top 10 Fictional...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/gratuitous-hotties-our-top-10-fictional-boyfriends/2012-02-10 11:00:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/valentines-day-gift-guide-for-her/Valentine's Day is fast approaching and if your significant other isn't in the running to win 'Best Gift Giver Ever'; it may be time to drop a few (gentle, yet forceful) hints. Feel free to print this baby out and leave strategically around the house. Alternatively, treat yourself this holiday with a little sumthin' sumthin' and relish in your fabulousness! (from left to...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/valentines-day-gift-guide-for-her/2012-02-10 07:00:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/valentines-day-dresses-and-accessories-round-up/What's even better than chocolates? How about cute dresses, fabulous jewels and sweet purses? This Valentine's Day, put a little feminine flirtatiousness in your step with these gorgeous accessory and dress options! Dresses (from left) BCBGeneration One Shoulder Ruffled Jacquard Dress (C$152.00) Sears Jolie Front Knotted Chiffon Cocktail Dress (on sale, C$44.99 ) Urban Outfitters...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/valentines-day-dresses-and-accessories-round-up/2012-02-09 00:00:00http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/20-products-for-soft-and-kissable-valentines-day-lips/Whether or not you already have a valentine this holiday, you've got to be prepared for any kisses coming your way. This means you've got to have a smooth, soft and kissable pucker not matter the time or day! Getting that perfect pout is easy with these simple steps and products you'll need to get your smoocher on! Step 1: Exfoliate First things first: scrub and exfoliate your lips to...http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/20-products-for-soft-and-kissable-valentines-day-lips/2012-02-09 00:00:003