Monday, October 10, 2011

Cozy Up for the Cure

Snuggle into bed during Breast Cancer Awareness Month wearing the La Vie en Rose Limited Edition PJ Set. Part of the proceeds of this 100% cotton two-piece ensemble will go towards the Roses of Hope Foundation, the lingerie maker's organization which has donated over $650,000 to the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation and several other charities since its establishment in 2002. Available only until October 31st, be sure to get this comfy pink-and-grey PJ set to show your support for breast cancer research and finding a cure.

$39.95 at lavieenrose.com
($15 of every purchase will be donated to the Roses of Hope Foundation)

Friday, October 7, 2011

Give it a Go - Timbaland feat. Veronica Gardner

To kick off your long weekend, have a listen to this hot new track from Timbaland, featured on the Real Steel movie soundtrack, and then check out the film which opens in theatres everywhere today!


Happy Thanksgiving, ladies, and see you on Monday!

Thursday, October 6, 2011

Gals We Admire: Giorgina Bigioni

She's president and publisher of digital magazine The Kit so it's no wonder Giorgina Bigioni spends most of her day online with clients and her team. Find out more about Bigioni, including what she thinks is simultaneously the biggest challenge and the biggest strength in her profession.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

Movie Worth Watching: Real Steel

He's played a superhero, an English duke, a neuroscientist, a cattle drover, and now he can add "robot boxing trainer" to his extensive list of film credits. Get ready for Real Steel, an action-packed film with the multi-talented Hugh Jackman.


Watch the official Real Steel movie trailer here:


Real Steel hits theatres everywhere October 7th. Don't miss it!

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

6 Tips for Overqualified Job Seekers

Yes, it does happen. Some job hunters find themselves to be too qualified for the position. This is often the case for those who are looking to switch careers, but  potential employers may be wary of giving them a chance. In How to get a job if you're overqualified, career coaches Robert Hellmann of The Five O'Clock Club, David Couper of Los Angeles, and Eileen Wolkstein of New York offer some key advice if you find yourself to be in this predicament. 

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Monday, October 3, 2011

5 Ways to Dress Like Kate

She captured the heart of Prince William and the eyes of the fashion-conscious. "Chic", "elegant" and "trendsetting" are just a few words associated with Kate Middleton's choice of wardrobe. It's no wonder the Duchess of Cambridge was named to this year's Vanity Fair International Best Dressed List.

Here's a fun way to emulate the great Kate's style—by dressing up your nails in CND colours that mimic five of the stylish dresses she wore during the Royals' Tour to Canada in July 2011.

Handiwork Reward

After a hard day's work of tapping away at the keyboard, the sweet-smelling CND Almond Moisture Scrub is just the kind of therapy our hands have been longing for. This luxurious scrub is made of fine mineral salts, refined sugar, jojoba soft beads and sweet almond oil, leaving our hands feeling soft and deeply conditioned. Nothing like a little TLC for our phalanges!

$10.95 USD (3.4 oz); To find a retailer near you, go to cnd.com/Locate/Find-A-Store.aspx


Hey beauty lovers! Check out 5 Ways to Dress Like Kate for five fabulous nail colours that give your manicured hands the royal treatment.