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Fall fragrances part 3: Florals

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Posted on Wednesday, September 30/2009

Yesterday’s post looked at the spicier side of scents this fall. But notes like vetiver, amber and patchouli certainly aren’t for everyone. Perhaps you prefer your fragrances to be of the floral genre?... > continue reading

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Fall fragrances part 1: The latest spicy, woody (sexy!) scents

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Posted on Tuesday, September 29/2009

I’m generally not a lover of cooler weather—but there are a couple of things I DO like about the autumn season. One: the opportunity to wear new boots and coats. And two: being... > continue reading

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Trend alert: Roller ball applicators

Trend Alert

Posted on Monday, September 28/2009

Beauty, like fashion, cycles in trends. And when one manufacturer comes out with something cool, chances are you’ll see a version of the same concept in a handful of OTHER lines in less... > continue reading

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Makeup tips you can actually use from YSL’s Val Garland (part 2 of 2)

Tips & Tricks

Posted on Friday, September 25/2009

So yesterday we took a look at YSL’s newest makeup offerings, which are making me want to get all glammed up a la Michelle Pfeiffer in Scarface. (Visuals here—kind of a similar look,... > continue reading

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Channeling Studio 54: Val Garland presents YSL’s Autumn Look (part 1 of 2)

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Posted on Thursday, September 24/2009

Of all the stunning visuals for this fall’s new makeup collections, this one from Yves Saint Laurent has to be my favourite. So Studio 54, isn’t it? Back in the spring, we beauty... > continue reading

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In a beauty pinch? Gawdawful advice from Cosmo…

Beauty Diary

Posted on Wednesday, September 23/2009

Oh, Cosmo. You kill me. Here’s some VERY BAD beauty advice they’re dispensing in their October issue. This little gem was sent to me courtesy of the lovely Jill (beauty editor at Glow).... > continue reading

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Classic AND a bargain: Revlon Nail Polish

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Posted on Wednesday, September 23/2009

The other day, Revlon hosted Toronto’s beauty press at my favourite type of beauty event: the mani-pedi. Forget cocktail parties or elaborate fine dining. I’m happiest chit-chatting about products while some kind soul... > continue reading

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New York S/S ’10: Fashion Week beauty don’ts

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Posted on Tuesday, September 22/2009

One of the reasons I wanted to start a beauty blog—after years writing about beauty for magazines—was because I’ve got more room here to EXPLAIN the trends. Sitting in my lofty tower as... > continue reading

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So pretty it doesn’t matter how good it smells: Lola Marc Jacobs

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Posted on Tuesday, September 22/2009

Sometimes a perfume bottle is so pretty it really doesn’t matter what’s inside it. It could be empty for all I care—I just want it because of how darn cute it will look... > continue reading

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First look: Ralph Lauren Spring ’10

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Posted on Monday, September 21/2009

I make no secret of the fact that I’d be perfectly happy abandoning city life for a place in the countryside, where I could grow my own flowers and veggies, bake pies with... > continue reading

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