November 29th, 2011, 11:00 am |
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by Michelle
I went shopping on the weekend and encountered my first Christmas music of the season—although I hear some places have been playing it since October. Yowza! I think my reaction to it (anxiety, annoyance) means that I’m nowhere near ready to start thinking about the holidays.
Unless we’re talking nail polish, that is. Do YOU have a holiday nail polish wardrobe? Because you really should. See, it’s all about outfit coordination. Sure, you can totes get by with a classic red from seasons past… but the beauty stakes are getting higher in this category. You’ll be so much more on trend if you play with metallics, glitters or unusual shades like navy, green or vampy burgundy. Here’s a look at what’s new this year, along with my favourite colour picks. Consider it my early bird gift to you! Keep reading »
I don’t know about you, but for me September was one big blur. Keeping up with the ‘big four’ Fashion Weeks (New York, London, Milan and Paris) is always daunting—there are the endless tweets to read, livestreams to watch and photo galleries to click through. And that’s just to check out the hair and makeup! Now that Paris has wrapped up and we’re just about to head into Toronto (come on, you can do it!), I’ve had a chance to get a closer look at an emerging Fashion Week beauty category: nail art! Here are the top 10 manicures I’m obsessing over right now. Keep reading »
Did you get up at the crack of dawn to watch the royal wedding? Le sigh… even if you’re not a “wedding person,” you have to admit that Kate looked absolutely beautiful in her Sarah Burton dress. (OH at Westminster Abbey: William telling her those exact words as well!) I’m a huge fan of lace, as well as sleeves, so seeing the lacey sleeves made me very, very happy. (Can we PLEASE make this a trend instead of all those heavy-on-the-cleavage, nightclub-appropriate wedding gowns that were popular in the ’00s?)
Keeping with the understated theme, of course, were Kate’s rather excellent choices in hair, makeup and nails. Setting an example for brides everywhere, she hasn’t gone for anything outrageous—like an elaborate updo or heavier-than-usual makeup—she just looks like herself, only better.
Let’s take a closer look, shall we? Here are five fun facts to know about Kate’s big day: Keep reading »
