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Is something in the air? Anne Hathaway pulls an Emma Watson; Fergie and Nicole Richie go back to blonde

Celeb Beauty

Posted on Tuesday, August 31/2010

Wowza—I can barely keep up with all the celeb hair switcheroos lately! Must be something to do with fall coming (sob!). Some of us become compelled to make big changes—like getting bangs (even... > continue reading

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The Mad Men ladies rocked the Emmys… but the chicks from The Hills? Not so much

Red Carpet Report

Posted on Monday, August 30/2010

If I could invent an award for the best red carpet hair and makeup at the Emmys last night, there’s no question: the Mad Men ladies would be a shoo-in. January Jones and... > continue reading

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Victoria’s Secret is here! And so are some fab beauty prodz…

News

Posted on Friday, August 27/2010

Huzzah! Finally, we don’t have to cross the border to visit Victoria’s Secret—yesterday, their first Toronto store opened at Yorkdale Shopping Centre, and earlier this month, the first Canadian store launched in Edmonton.... > continue reading

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Getting your picture taken? How to look skinny and hot

Tips & Tricks

Posted on Thursday, August 26/2010

There’s nothing like a professional photo shoot to make you realize just how many Botox, teeth-whitening and spinning sessions you really need. I’m serious. The camera has this uncanny ability to pick up... > continue reading

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(Million-dollar) reader question: Is there a difference between salon and drugstore hair products?

Reader Questions

Posted on Tuesday, August 24/2010

Oh boy. Reader Kate really cut to the chase with this question, didn’t she: [A]s far as using a good shampoo and conditioner for damage, do you find there is a big difference... > continue reading

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See? Bangs ARE big—Kim Kardashian just got ‘em. Oh, and Hilary Duff went red

Celeb Beauty

Posted on Monday, August 23/2010

That’s it—I hereby declare bangs an Official Hair Trend. Kim Kardashian just got hers (update: okay, so an eagle eye commenter just pointed out they’re clip-ins), and before that I was drooling over... > continue reading

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Lanvin backstage at Paris Fashion Week. Fall Winter 2010 collections.

Around the beauty blogosphere: Blunt bangs, ’20s- and ’30s-inspired makeup and maybe the best hair tool ever

Link Love

Posted on Saturday, August 21/2010

Considering bangs? Blunt, straight-across ones are the way to go—not only were they on the runway at Lanvin, but they’re all over the (very fashionable) Flare office. Cute staff pics! [Flare]

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10 little tips for getting awesomely sexy, feline, Angelina-esque eyes

Tips & Tricks

Posted on Friday, August 20/2010

I might take issue with Angelina Jolie’s weight problem* (or lack thereof—will you LOOK at those skeletal, veiny arms?), but in the eye makeup department, she always, always nails it. * Is she... > continue reading

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Remember the Order of Operations in math? Well, this is like that—but for your face

Tips & Tricks

Posted on Thursday, August 19/2010

If you’re of the Barbie school of thought (“Math is hard!”), then I hope I haven’t ruined your day by mixing math with makeup. And skincare. But seriously—you should’ve been paying attention in... > continue reading

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What to do if your hair is dry, damaged and all-around looking a bit crap

Tips & Tricks

Posted on Wednesday, August 18/2010

Is every day a Bad Hair Day for you? (Kind of like the movie Groundhog Day, but with your hair?) Maybe you were the victim of an overzealous colourist (it’s happened to me);... > continue reading

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