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SAG Awards ’11: Smokin’ eyes! Pink lips! Sexy hair! The celebs busted out their best beauty looks and I’m (mostly) impressed

Red Carpet Report

Posted on Monday, January 31/2011

Here we go again! Another Sunday in January, another awards show for our celebrity-gawking pleasure: this time, the SAG (Screen Actors Guild) Awards, held yesterday in LA. At the SAGs, the vibe, and... > continue reading

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It’s almost V-Day! And if you’re still looking for the perfect gift (to give OR receive), Shoppers Drug Mart can help

Posted on Monday, January 31/2011

Sponsored V-Day approaches! And that may fill you with excitement or dread, depending on your current relationship status. Regardless: you have to admit that it’s a great excuse to partake in a little... > continue reading

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Paris S/S ’11 Couture: Valentino is inspiring me to wear purple eyeshadow, while Armani Privé confirms that purple lips are indeed scary

Fashion Week

Posted on Friday, January 28/2011

Besides Chanel’s gorgeous twist on wingy eyeliner and blush, another makeup highlight from Paris Couture Week has to be the purple shadow at Valentino. It has me asking myself: Self, why don’t you... > continue reading

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The importance of finding your “Life Cut,” plus other random bits of hair wisdom from my mane man Bill Angst

Beauty Diary

Posted on Thursday, January 27/2011

Yesterday, I spent $170 on a haircut. Happily. I know that sounds kind of insane, but I firmly believe that your haircut (and also hair colour) is one of the most important things—if... > continue reading

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Paris S/S ’11 Couture: As usual, Chanel turns something so simple (eyeliner, blush) into utter gorgessity

Fashion Week

Posted on Wednesday, January 26/2011

It’s Couture Week! And that means the few remaining designers who still do haute couture are showing off their wares to socialites and celebs alike, in Paris (of course). The ironic thing about... > continue reading

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Video: Black eyeliner with a nude lip looks mighty FIERCE—and Gucci Westman wants to show you how to do it right

Fashion Week

Posted on Tuesday, January 25/2011

Let’s interrupt the little love affair we have going on with bright lipsticks for just a moment, shall we? Because sometimes a girl just has to go back to the black eyeliner/nude lips... > continue reading

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Winter sux! (Anyone else sick of this whole “living in Canada” thing?) But here’s my Rx for soft, smooth, flake-free skin

Tips & Tricks

Posted on Monday, January 24/2011

I like winter in theory. Snow is pretty (and cold air does wonderful things for rosy cheeks). You get to wear cute boots, and lots of layers, and black tights are a girl’s... > continue reading

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Reader question: How do I camo my Eagle? (In other words: my face is lighter than my neck—help!)

Reader Questions

Posted on Friday, January 21/2011

My goodness, it’s been a while since we did a reader question around here. But after this week’s Golden Globes coverage—and seeing how y’all were so delighted to engage in a bit of... > continue reading

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SCORE: A free sample of Clairol’s newest haircolour!

Posted on Thursday, January 20/2011

UPDATE: It’s time for the big reveal: Clairol’s mystery product is Nice ‘n Easy Color Blend Foam… and now’s your chance to score a FREE sample! Go visit Clairol’s Facebook page, “like”, and... > continue reading

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Can we talk about lipstick again? Because there are some new ones—and balms and stains and liners, too!—that deserve your attention

New Products

Posted on Wednesday, January 19/2011

I think I sound like a broken record these days, so forgive me. Just last week my blog sista Anya, who writes the delightful fashion-focused site I’m the It Girl out of Vancouver,... > continue reading

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