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NYC Fashion Week: Favourite Fall 2012 Trends

Another season of New York fashion week madness has come to a close and the "Glitterati" have moved on to prepping for Oscar's big night. Retailers and press alike have already begun to descend upon the showrooms of the star designers of NYC fashion week for closer inspections of the looks that were presented and to begin predicting what is to be coveted, and what you'll be wearing this fall.

8 Ways to Get Out of a Workout Rut

Thirty minutes on the elliptical followed by 25 minutes in the weight room and a 5 minute stretch week after week after week. Sound familiar? Sound *yawn* boring? The best way to get bored and to plateau is to stick to one routine.

Tricks of the Trade: Red-Carpet Worthy Photos

Just in time for TIFF, I'd like to share my favourite tried and true tricks for striking a red carpet worthy pose. As a stylist, I get called on to help celebrities look their best and be photo-ready at all times.

Make Your Own Summer Signature Cocktail

Was there ever a job that you wanted to try, maybe just for a day, or a little longer? I’ve always wanted to try bartending. For my sister’s birthday I got to give one of my "dream jobs" a try, not only by tending to the bar, but also by creating her signature cocktail The Jaded Pear.

Last 10 Pound Bootcamp's Maria Thomas Ready to Shred: Video Blog #4

Four more days till the wedding and, needless to say, things are a bit frantic. Where did the time go? Cooking? No time for that! Thankfully, I live close to Whole Foods where I can pick up ready-made healthy, convenient foods.

Ask an Expert: Harold Melvin's Guide to Guilty Pleasure Shopping

It's all about guilty pleasures this month, so I've prepared a list of my top luxury splurges. Once in a while, even the most budget conscious gal needs to loose control and treat herself with a shopping spree. I feel the best investments (when you don't have a boundless budget ) for the occasional spending spree are in shoes and accessories. These items keep you looking fresh, updated and powerful, while adding interest to your existing wardrobe. The trick to snapping up a lavish item without regret is to invest in top quality pieces that nod to a trend, but still have classic sensibility. Choosing wisely guarantees it will be an item you'll love to revisit season after season. So grab your wallets and lets indulge in one of the guiltiest pleasures of all--SHOPPING !!!!

Last 10 Pound Bootcamp's Maria Thomas Ready to Shred: Video Blog #3

Nutritionist and slice.ca Ask an Expert extraordinaire Maria Thomas is getting married August 26 and needs to trim some weight to fit into her wedding dress! When we heard this here at Slice we asked her politely (okay, maybe cajoled a little) if she would video blog her experience. Of course, she's using Tommy Europe's book, The 10-Pound Shred! Read her posts every Wednesday all this month!

Last 10 Pound Bootcamp's Maria Thomas Ready to Shred: Video Blog #2

Nutritionist and slice.ca Ask an Expert extraordinaire Maria Thomas is getting married August 26 and needs to trim some weight to fit into her wedding dress!

Last 10 Pounds Bootcamp's Maria Thomas Ready to Shred!

Nutritionist and slice.ca Ask an Expert extraordinaire Maria Thomas is getting married August 26 and needs to trim some weight to fit into her wedding dress!

Ask an Expert: Harold Melvin's Secrets to Using Shapewear

In my daily work styling clients for red carpet appearances, it’s very important for my clients to hit the red carpet looking flawless. To help achieve perfection, I employ the use of foundation garments (or shapewear) to give my girls a smooth and lean appearance; a woman’s best accessory is a svelt physique.

Ask an Expert: Brad, our bulldog is destroying our house! Help!

Hi Brad! We are newlyweds with an adorable old english bulldog named Rani. She is super sweet, cute, and loves attention and affection. Unfortunately those same qualities are what is causing the problems. Because she gets so much attention and love from us, when other dogs come around she becomes incredibly defensive and although she plays with them she plays very rough with other dogs and has even made my sister's dog bleed....

Ask an Expert: Harold Melvin on Being Confident in Swimwear

Well ladies, here in New York we’re in the midst of a full on heat wave and I can’t think of anything else but lounging at the beach and frolicking in the surf. So I thought what better topic to discuss than swimsuits for every body type.

Ask an Expert: Harold Melvin's Top Bridal Trends

What's popular in bridal wear for 2012? There are many trends surfacing and resurfacing in bridal fashion this year, but have no fear ladies--I'm here to dissect each trend for you and guide you through the most important fashion choice of your life! A great starting point is to choose your wedding colours. Your colour choices will dictate the tone of your event as well as: the design of the invitations, flower choices, lighting and the shape, tone, and texture of your wedding dress. Try contrasting colours such as rich navy blue paired with bold fuchsia or mixing up warm jewel tones such as: emerald green, amethyst, azure blue, and warm yellows. Take "matching" out of your vocabulary and replace it with "contrast and compliment". Now that you've got your colours sorted out, let's move on to selecting the perfect dress!

Wedding Blog: Tips for Outdoor Weddings

When it comes to planning for an outdoor wedding there are all sorts of extra things to take into consideration. Lucky for us, wedding planners Pamela Kelly and Maria Badian share these useful tips

Ask an Expert: Gina Sole shares her tips on finding the right amount for a wedding gift

Q: With so many different styles of weddings, how much money is appropriate for a wedding gift?

Ask an Expert: Harold, how can I wear all white this summer?

Question: White makes me look washed out but is such a hot trend this summer. Any tips on how to wear it? Answer: Well, ladies, I have a few simple tried and true tricks to help you look killer in your summer whites!

Ask an Expert: Brad, my older dog is getting grumpy!

Question: I have had two cocker spaniels now for 12 years. My female has always been vocal (squeaks when she is happy and makes throaty noises when unhappy, like a moan/growl).

Ask an Expert: Harold, how can I add interest to my look for the Spring/Summer season?

Question: Harold, how can I add interest to my look for the Spring/Summer season?

Ask an Expert: Jason, what are the hottest trends?

Question: Jason, what are some of the hottest trends right now in hair color/cut?

Ask an Expert: Brad, what should I do about an aggressive dog owner?

Hello, My question is how to deal with an out-of-control dog owner at dog parks. Recently while at the dog park with my 13-month-old black lab, a woman with her full-grown Bernese Mountain dog went completely ballistic at me while our dogs were playing together.

Ask an Expert: Brad, my puppy needs training!

Hi Brad, I have a soon to be eight-month-old Standard Poodle. From watching your show, I know I have to take the role as Alpha; however, I'm not quite sure I have done that.

Ask an Expert: Jason, what products will protect my colour-treated hair?

Question: Are there certain shampoos, products or techniques which can make my hair color last longer? Answer: Great question. While hair colour will always fade, there are many little tricks that you can do to extend it's vibrancy between appointments. First of all, you definitely want to use a great shampoo for colour-treated hair

Ask an Expert: Harold Jay Melvin's Top Spring Fashion Trends

If you're like me and you're OVER the cold depressing weather we've been receiving lately, let's warm ourselves up with some delightful spring fashion and style our winter blues away!

Ask an Expert: Jason, I want to lighten my dark hair!

Question: I am planning on getting highlights. I am of south-Asian background. Currently my hair is black. Any advice?

Ask an Expert: Maria, how can I cook for a family and for my diet?

Question: Maria, as the primary chef in the house, how do you balance a weight loss/ diet plan for the entire family?

Ask an Expert: Jason, I need wedding day inspiration!

Question: Jason, what should I know when thinking about my hair for my wedding?

Ask an Expert: Jason, I want shiny hair like Bethenny!

Question: Hi Jason, I would like my hair to be shiny like Bethenny's. What's the best way to do that?

Ask an Expert: Brad, my dog is afraid of noises!

I have a rescue now for over a year. He is a great dog, reasonably obedient, and it was a fairly easy to erase his aggressive behavior when I got him. (He would snap at any dog that came near him.) He now sees me as alpha (working on my girlfriend. He listens to her, but behaves a little more like she's a pack mate instead of an alpha.)

Ask An Expert: Tommy, I have 4 months to lose 20lbs and I'm not seeing results with my workouts, help!

Tommy, I have 4 months to lose 20 lbs. I walk 45 minutes a day and 3 times a week I do Kettle Worx, not sure if you are familiar with this program, and I'm really not seeing any results. I'm 48 years old, always been active and in very good health... What must I increase in order to see results?

Ask An Expert: Maria, what are some things I can do to boost my immune system?

Maria, I’ve got the flu – yet again! I've had it a couple times this year. Can you give me a few immune booster tips so that my body can repair itself and be prepared for the next virus that comes around?

Ask An Expert: Brad, Why Does My Dog Misbehave When Other Dogs Are Around?

Q: Hello, I enjoy watching your show. My dog is 2 years old and everytime i take him for a walk, once he sees another dog or sometimes people he starts to bark loudly and get out of control and it is embarassing. Not sure of what I can do. He has already gone to dog school.

Ask An Expert: Jason, Why Do Hairstylists Tell Me Not To Wash My Hair After I Colour It?

Q: Jason, why do hairstylists tell me not to wash my hair for 2 days after I color it?

Ask An Expert: Maria, How Many Calories Should I Eat While I'm Not Active?

Q: Hi Maria! Well I’m having trouble losing weight I’m 5'6 weight at about 130 pounds. I am not active, I do a bit of the fitness dvd such as hip hop abs. I’m not sure how much calories I should be eating. Help!

Ask An Expert: Jason, Can Products Help Me Achieve The Curly Look?

Q: I have naturally very straight hair. Are there any products that will give me get curls without perming it?

Ask An Expert: Tommy, Are The Calorie Counters On Fitness Machines Accurate?

Q: Hi Tommy, I often use fitness machines like the elliptical and arc trainer to complete the cardio portion of my workout. I have always paid close attention to the calorie counters on these machines, and placed a great deal of faith in the fact that they are counting the calories I burn correctly. However, lately I have begun to wonder just how exactly these machines calculate these figures. Are these calorie counters actually accurate?

Ask An Expert: Maria, I Can't Change My Eating Habits! Please Help!

Q: I am trying to lose weight or my wedding and for the rest of my life.. I am from the west indies and most of what we eat and grew eating is high in starch and calories. My question is how do I get healthy choices for me and my family and cook better choice foods and get motivation to exercise.

Ask An Expert: Jason Lee Shows Us Inspiration From The Academy Awards

The Academy Awards are like the Super Bowl for fashion and beauty. So much depends on this one night and hair trends are often defined by how the celebrities style their hair for the red carpet. Here is a breakdown of the trend setting hair styles from Oscar night and tips on how to re-create them at home yourself.

Ask An Expert: Jason, If I Cut My Hair Short, Will More Hair Grow Back?

Q: Jason, Is it true if I cut my hair really short that more hair will grow as a result?

Ask An Expert: Maria, What Are The Symptoms Of A Food Allergy/Sensitivity?

Q: What are the symptoms of someone either having an allergy or a sensitivity to a certain type of food? I’ve noticed that when I eat onions, I really get bad indigestion. Can that be an allergy?

Ask An Expert: Jason, My Bob Hairstyle's Too Wide At The Bottom. Please Help!

Q: Jason, I recently went short and got a bob. I'm really happy with it, but sometimes it's a little too wide at the bottom and it makes me look like my mother. Any advice?

Ask An Expert: Maria, I'm Gaining Weight Instead Of Losing Weight! Please Help!

Q: I have a question. I am a pretty active mother of two who is trying to lose my last ten pounds. I enrolled in an intense weight training program for a month which combines interval exercises and weights. Instead of losing weight, I noticed that after two weeks I’m up two!!!! I am eating 6 small meals a day and have jacked up my protein. I find this very discouraging....what gives?

Ask An Expert: Maria, How Many Calories Should I Be Consuming?

Q: Hi Maria: Well I’m having trouble losing weight I’m 5'6 weight at about 130 pounds. I am not active, I do a bit of the fitness dvd such as hip hop abs. I’m not sure how much calories I should be eating Help!

Ask An Expert: Jason Lee Interviews Oprah's Stylist, Andre Walker - Pt. 2

In this second part of my 2-part Interview with Andre Walker (Oprah Winfrey's personal stylist for the past 25 years and the man behind Andre Walker hair), we cover the questions you guys have inquired about. From money saving tips to what you can do between hair coloring appointments, Andre and I also discuss what advice he has given Oprah over the years!

Ask An Expert: Jason Lee Interviews Oprah's Stylist, Andre Walker - Pt. 1

Andre Walker has been Oprah's hairdresser for the past 25 years. He is one of the hair industry's greatest talents and has won 7 Emmy's to prove it (I bet even Vidal Sassoon can't say that!) Andre is also responsible for introducing Halle Berry to her now infamous short haircut and has recently launched his own hair care line. In part 1 of my 2 part interview with Andre, he talks about his favorite Oprah 'hairdo', what Keratin is and shares a great tip on how to take care of dry winter hair.

Ask An Expert: Maria, Which Foods Can Be Nutritious, But Also Have High Calories?

Q: Sometimes I get confused when people tell me that nutritious foods like nuts, can cause me to gain weight. Can you list a few nutritious foods that people can easily think they’re being healthy by eating them, but at the same time, gain weight by eating them?

Ask An Expert: Jason, I Want To Go Darker! How Dark Should I Go?

Q: Jason, I want to dye my hair darker brown but I don't want my skin to look too pale. Any advice?

Ask An Expert: Maria, My Kids Are Asking For Candies! Any Healthier Suggestions?

Q: The kids lately have been asking for all the candy that is in the stores. Do you have some “healthier” suggestions to treat them to some thing good?

Ask An Expert: Jason, I Have Really Long Hair. Any Up-Do Suggestions?

Q: I have extremely long hair (down to the bottom of my bottom) and have googled like crazy to try and find easy up do's but with no luck. I wear braids everyday and would love a change.

Ask An Expert: Maria, I'm Not Seeing Results After Eating Well And Working Out!

Q: I need help with nutrition. I'm 5'5 and 160 pounds, I work out with a personal trainer twice a week for an hour, then I work out on my own for another day, however I don't feel like I'm getting results. For a while I was doing Isagenix which is two "meal replacement" protein shakes a day and a meal (400-600 cals), still nothing. Now I'm eating breakfast, lunch and dinner, with 3 small snack in-between, and I'm still not losing any weight.

Ask An Expert: Brad, I Have A Dog That Jumps Up! Please Help!

Q: Dear Brad, I have a three year old Boston Terrier who always jumps up on hind legs on peoples legs when meeting or greeting them. How can I stop this behavior? Can you help me please?

 
 
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