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Chanel - Fall 2013 beauty

Paris F/W ’13: Is face art the new nail art? You’ve gotta see Chanel’s bedazzled eyelids!

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Posted on Monday, March 11/2013

I guess it was inevitable. With nail art getting crazier and crazier over the last year or so—reaching its pinnacle with elaborate 3D elements glued onto the nail beds—crafty types were bound to... > continue reading

Bottega Veneta - Fall 2013 beauty

Milan F/W ’13: Big, bad-ass hair at Bottega Veneta and Just Cavalli

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Posted on Tuesday, March 5/2013

Do you remember when Marc Jacobs, for his Marc by Marc show in S/S ’11, busted out the most incredible, over-the-top, ’70s-inspired hair? Like total Grace Coddington frizz kind of hair: It was my favourite—possibly... > continue reading

Antonio Berardi - Fall 2013 makeup

London F/W ’13: New ways to wear a red lip—no matter what your skin tone

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Posted on Saturday, March 2/2013

The London shows are always known for that whole bare-faced, “English rose” complexion thing, which is cool, but you know what? It’s also a little boring from a beauty editor perspective. Sure, it’s... > continue reading

Rodarte - Fall 2013 hair

New York F/W ’13: Pretty ponytails, beautiful braids and awesome updos for new hair inspiration

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Posted on Wednesday, February 20/2013

I’m usually more interested in the makeup side of things at Fashion Week, but that’s only because there can be seasons when you’ll see show after show after show of girls with super-slick,... > continue reading

Oscar de la Renta - Fall 2013 makeup

New York F/W ’13: Get ready for the berry- (or wine-!) stained lip

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Posted on Tuesday, February 19/2013

Berries. Wine. Fruit. I’ve heard all of these things used to describe a stained lip. (And obviously I prefer wine—who doesn’t?) But the point is the same: we’re after the colour and texture... > continue reading

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The 5 big makeup trends from Spring 2013 Couture Week—and how to wear them in real life

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Posted on Thursday, January 24/2013

When it comes to makeup, Couture Week may bring the crazy—but I love me some crazy. For the past few days, the world’s haute couture designers have been showing their collections in Paris,... > continue reading

Chanel - Spring 2013 makeup

Paris S/S ’13: Silver shadow, low buns and… French manicures?! The beauty gods at Chanel have spoken

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Posted on Wednesday, October 10/2012

Everyone’s panties are in a twist about how Chanel sent models down the runway last week in French manicures. (French! Manicures! I kid you not.) But we’re going to get to that (obviously... > continue reading

Emma Stone - Miu Miu Spring 2013

Paris S/S ’13: The top 5 hair and makeup looks… from the celebs sitting in the front row

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Posted on Friday, October 5/2012

Sometimes what’s going on with the spectators at Fashion Week is at least as interesting as what’s barrelling down the runways themselves. While we’re waiting on what “Prophet Pete” (as Canadian Living beauty... > continue reading

Lanvin - Spring 2013 beauty

Paris S/S ’13: It’s time to part your hair to the side… WAY over to the side

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Posted on Tuesday, October 2/2012

Oh look! It’s another micro-trend, and this one—unlike the controversial two-toned lip or rainbow eyeshadow—is genuinely non-scary. It’s also a really, REALLY easy way to change your hair without having to cut it,... > continue reading

Gucci - Spring 2013 beauty

Milan S/S ’13: Gucci’s brown smoky eyes will make you wanna ditch your blacks and greys

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Posted on Monday, October 1/2012

I don’t know why, exactly—well, maybe because smoke itself is actually grey—but whenever I hear “smoky eyes” I think grey, black, charcoal. Sooty. Which is why most of us don’t dare attempt them... > continue reading