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How-to: Betsey Johnson S/S ’12 makeup

The look: “A sheer veiled eye with just the right amount of definition creates subtle sexiness. The vibrant burst of pink lips brings the look to another level.“—Stila global director of ...

1 day ago

ZOMG! We’ve had a facelift

Welcome to the brand new BEAUTY EDITOR! Isn’t she purty? It’s kind of like the big reveal on that show The Swan, except without the Chiclet teeth, plastic boobies and skating costume ball...

4 days ago

How-to: Emma Stone’s Met Ball makeup

The look: “I paired a classic eye shape with whimsical lashes and transparent red lips for an ultra-feminine, ballerina-inspired look. To accentuate her eyes, I lined her upper lids with a very fine ...

6 days ago

How-to: Rodarte S/S ’12 makeup

The look: “It’s a really beautiful, round, smoky eye with gradations of blue. It’s like ‘Starry Night’ and then there’s this beautiful lavender lip, complemented by warm skin.”— lead artist Jam...

6 days ago

How-to: DSquared² S/S ’12 hair

The look: Rock summer festival. The inspiration: “I took my inspiration from a vision of a rebellious young woman having the summer of a lifetime, full of carefree adventure. The DSquared² woma...

6 days ago

How-to: Moschino Cheap & Chic S/S ’12 hair

The look: “Healthy mind, body and hair.” The inspiration: “I wanted the hair look to capture the simplicity of nature, something fresh and young to reflect the carefree attitude of ...

6 days ago

Diane Kruger is KILLING it at Cannes, guys! Check her out, plus 8 more film fest females

Wouldn’t it be great to be in Cannes right now? I could totes squeeze in some yacht time in between red carpet galas and photo shoots. This is what celebs like Diane Kruger, Naomi Watts and Sal...

22 may 12

How-to: Carolina Herrera S/S ’12 hair

The look: Orlando Pita for Orlo Salon using Moroccanoil created a unique, gracefully looped ponytail to complement the elegant look of the designs. It was shaped into a triangular form and balanced w...

22 may 12

How-to: Badgley Mischka S/S ’12 hair

The look: Cascades of luminous curls flowing in a graceful triangular shape and resting on a smooth, sculptural foundation of a bold French twist. “This look is all about the preparation of the hair....

22 may 12

How-to: Jeremy Scott S/S ’12 hair

The look: Barbie goes country. The inspiration: The American Wild West (think: Elly May Clampett in The Beverly Hillbillies) and Mrs. Robinson in The Graduate. “I wanted to have fun with the hair and...

22 may 12

How-to: Thakoon S/S ’12 makeup

The look: Strong brows and luminous skin. The inspiration: “It’s the ideal of the iconic American cowboy gone multicultural. The color story came from India, inspired by the spice market—but wi...

22 may 12

S-P-F: Three letters I’ve grown to love (and why you should too!)

Summer’s right around the corner—and it just wouldn’t be complete without the obligatory sun warnings and sunscreen reminders. Now listen, before you all moan and groan over the ‘SPF-is-y...

16 may 12 1 person likes this

8 new(ish) skin-perfecting products to help you ace your base—and they’re mostly under $20!

Pre-beauty editor era, one of my favourite activities used to be late-night trips to Shoppers Drug Mart to troll the aisles of the makeup section (where I’d inevitably scoop up a dozen or so sw...

14 may 12 2 people like this

Check out the belles of the Met Ball! Plus, 8 top beauty trends to pay attention to… NOW

The Oscars red carpet may get more press, but it’s the Met Ball one that actually REALLY matters. I’m talking about the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute gala benefit, ...

10 may 12

You might colour-block your outfit this spring… but would you colour-block your face?

Most days, when I walk around my neighbourhood lately, I can count at least five or ten girls wearing red, yellow or mint-green jeans. (Which is why I may pass on this trend, but we’ll see.) I&...

07 may 12

So red lips—yes, RED!—are big for spring… and here are a bunch of ways to wear them

Remember when fashion had rules? Like no white after Labour Day, and not mixing your metals, and having to match your shoes with your handbag? Then all of that went out the window—VERY out the window...

03 may 12

Do you use a facial mist? Because you might be doin’ it wrong—or missing out on these other ways to...

My face is, like, SO dewy today. That’s because I started off my morning with a facial at the International Dermal Institute—a.k.a. the place where Dermalogica skin therapists go to train, and ...

02 may 12

Because sharing is caring: Let me tell you about the skincare regimen I’ve been following lately

It’s a beauty paradox. Out of all the categories of upkeep—hair, nails, makeup, etc.—it’s no secret that I think SKIN is by far the most important. And yet, skincare products are next to ...

28 apr 12

Happy Earth Month! 5 new natural products that I LOVE… to help you go green in style

Oh right, it’s Earth Month, isn’t it? I used to be so into my organic beauty prodz… but then vanity took over and I realized that wrinkle prevention was a higher priority than chemi...

25 apr 12

I’ve decided on my spring fragrance this year—have you? Here are 10 new scents you should know about

So the weather outside may be frightful. (Did anyone leave the house last night? OMG, I nearly caught hypothermia on the way home.) But that doesn’t change the fact that next week we’ll b...

24 apr 12

So many celebrity hair changes lately! Let’s talk about Katy (purple), Anne (short), Gwyneth (Ombré...

Wowza! Have you noticed how many celebs have changed up their hair lately? Mostly colour, but also—in the case of Anne Hathaway—cut. (But maybe that one doesn’t count as much, since it’s ...

19 apr 12

I just met the man who single-handedly created the dry shampoo trend. And he wants to tell you: you...

Fact: meeting celebrity hairdressers and makeup artists is usually more exciting (at least for beauty editors) than meeting the actual celebrities themselves. I know this is hard to believe and yes, ...

17 apr 12

Hitting the gym? Here’s your pre- and post-workout beauty plan for skin, hair and makeup

What would I do without all the men in my life? I have this guy and this guy and this guy… and now, the newest member of the team, this guy. I like to call him Trainer George. And basically, I ...

14 apr 12 2 people like this

These 5 readers played beauty editor for the day at our Pantene Aqua Light event—come check out the...

SPONSORED: We whipped our hair back and forth! Seriously, we did. Thanks, Willow Smith, for the inspiration—and thank you Pantene for the ultimate in weightless hair products. Let me explain. Last we...

11 apr 12

Hello, spring: 5 runway beauty looks that I want to wear in real life (and so will you!)

Spring technically arrived on March 20th, but to me it never feels official until Easter weekend. And now, let’s face it: the beauty work begins. Not only is it time to re-dedicate ourselves to...

09 apr 12 1 person likes this

Love hair products? Live in Toronto? Don’t miss this event hosted by Pantene!

SPONSORED: I’ve already over-shared about how attending beauty events is kinda sorta the best part of a beauty editor’s job description. (But I still love to write! No, really.) But if yo...

05 apr 12

Do women hate other women for being beautiful? Let’s talk about The Pretty Penalty—and if it really...

So a classic Daily Mail piece ran the other day—and I’m still not sure whether it’s legit or if we all got punk’d. The writer, one 41-year-old Samantha Brick, insists that her ̶...

04 apr 12

Newsflash: You might have rosacea and not even know it! Could your skin benefit from a kinder, gent...

One “opportunity” that working in this industry frequently offers is the chance to have your very own hair/skin/nails/other body parts judged by whichever so-called beauty expert happens ...

03 apr 12

ACM Awards ’12: OMG, Taylor Swift looks amazing! Plus: Carrie Underwood’s makeup mask; Nicole Kidma...

Last night, the Academy of Country Music gave out some awards. No, I didn’t watch—frankly, I wasn’t even going to cover it on here until I saw the pics. And then I knew we had to talk. Ma...

02 apr 12

Why yes, you CAN do your own bouncy blowout at home! 10 pro tips for a salon-style blow-dry

Remember how I told you guys that I won’t let just anyone do my makeup? Pretty early on in my beauty editor career—after having one too many keener makeup artists attempt to “show me̶...

29 mar 12

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