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Beauty Fix: The one product you need for a post-baby date night, kissable lip glosses and perfumes, and other makeup tricks for sexy times

By Rebecca Perrin | May 8th, 2012 | 10:00 am

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There’s no denying that we tend to prim and preen even more than usual when we’re vying to impress the opposite sex. And while confidence is always the best way to look attractive, it certainly helps to have a few other beauty tricks up your sleeve when it comes to feeling extra special for your special someone. This week, Beauty Fix has your best bet for a post-baby date night, a lip gloss that encourages kissing, and other tricks to keep the romance alive.

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In need of a beauty fix? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com. Read more »

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No sun? No problem. 7 bronzer picks to impart some artificial light

By FASHION Staff | May 8th, 2012 | 10:00 am

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Bronzers

We feel like beauty vandals swirling our fluffy brush into bronzers imprinted with designs as pretty and perfect as these.

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Runway to Real Life: Easy tips to help you master Moschino’s smoky eye makeup!

By Dallas Curow | May 3rd, 2012 | 1:00 pm

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Left: Moschino Spring 2012 photography by Peter Stigter. Right: Photography and makeup by Dallas Curow. Model: Adriane/Folio Montreal.

Inspired by Spain’s rich cultural traditions and mythologies, Moschino’s Spring 2012 collection definitely brought the drama. Models sashayed with toreador swagger, wearing ruffled dresses, jingling gold bells and even donning bullfighter hats. Makeup artist Tom Pecheux dreamed up a look that was a tribute to Mexican painter Frida Kahlo, anchored by a strong brow, dramatic smoky eyes and contoured cheeks. The smudginess of the eyes had a painterly quality that was a perfect accompaniment to the vivid collection.

Since the classic black smoky eye is essentially the makeup equivalent of a little black dress, this is a great and wearable look for any special event. We’ll share some tips and tricks for creating a Moschino-worthy version that will stay put all night long.

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Nail Corner: A tribal manicure inspired by Burberry Prorsum’s zig-zaggy prints

By Paige Dzenis | May 2nd, 2012 | 2:30 pm

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Our spring trend guide continues to be a source of inspiration for Nail Corner, and this week Burberry Prorsum’s tribal prints have been transformed into a manicure. For this design, mushroom-grey and deep-blue stripes are brought to life with alternating rows of neon orange, creating a zigzag pattern that almost pulses off the nail. And just like Burberry’s pattern, this manicure is asymmetrical—which adds even more movement and fun to the design.

Grab some nail art brushes and find out how to do this mani! » Read more »

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The cat-eye: We look to icons of different eras for inspiration—plus, tips for painting your own

By FASHION Staff | May 1st, 2012 | 2:00 pm

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The cat-eye

Jonathan Saunders Spring 2012. Photography by Peter Stigter

The cat-eye is having a moment. Celia Ellenberg takes us through its many versions over the years and finds out how to execute them.

While spring tends to signal the arrival of all beauty things light and bright, the runways told a different story this season as designers embraced a certain graphic cosmetic accoutrement that’s seen an impressive evolution over the past few centuries. Behold, the rebirth of the cat-eye. Black-rimmed upper lash lines were the makeup look of choice at shows such as Ruffian and Dolce & Gabbana, and while the backstage miracle workers made it look easy, mastering the perfect flick on your own can be a different story. We’ve gathered eight eyeliner icons and asked Hourglass Cosmetics’ artistic director Gina Brooke and makeup artist Pati Dubroff to weigh in on whether the liquid pen is truly mightier than the kohl pencil when it comes to crafting the perfect winged liner. Because, according to Brooke, “if you use the right products, getting the look is not an issue.”

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CLEOPATRA | AUDREY HEPBURN | SOPHIA LOREN | BRIGETTE BARDOT | BETTY DRAPER | KATE MOSS | AMY WINEHOUSE | ADELE

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Beauty Fix: A better after-shower routine, how to wear dark lipstick in the summer and why you should buy face cream at the farmer’s market

By Rebecca Perrin | May 1st, 2012 | 12:00 pm

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We certainly wouldn’t be alone in saying that our favourite thing about makeup, skincare and other beauty products is that there’s so much to choose from. But at the same time, it can be very easy to get lost in the sea of choice. If you’ve ever hummed and hawed for weeks on end about what eyeshadow colour to try next, you know what we’re talking about. This week, Beauty Fix is here to help you make a decision: we have definitive answers that will make you confident in your next beauty purchase, from lipstick trends for summer to switching up your after-shower routine.

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In need of a beauty fix? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com. Read more »

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From the Queen to Lady Gaga, Essie polish has adorned nails for more than 30 years. We meet the woman behind the brand

By Lesa Hannah | May 1st, 2012 | 10:00 am

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Essie

Photography by Christopher Stevenson

Essie Weingarten steps off the elevator on the penthouse level of New York’s Mondrian SoHo hotel and is greeted by a wall covered floor to ceiling with framed photos of the most iconic nail polish shades she’s created over the past 30 years. “Oh my God, this is amazing!” she says, marvelling at the tributes to colours like “Mademoiselle,” “Wicked” and “Chinchilly” that her team has surprised her with as part of a dinner in her honour. As the founder of one of the most well-known brands in the category—seriously, walk into any nail bar, particularly in Manhattan, and you’ll see that her bottles dominate the shelves—Weingarten, originally from Queens, has much to celebrate. Not only did L’Oréal acquire her company in 2010, providing distribution of Essie to even more countries, but her colours are worn by everyone from the Queen (Her Majesty is fond of “Ballet Slippers”) to Lady Gaga (she paired “Merino Cool” with her infamous meat dress). Read more »

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Have hair envy after seeing how healthy Lindsay Lohan’s long red locks look? Here are 5 ways to make longer hair look its best

By Paige Dzenis | April 30th, 2012 | 4:30 pm

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Photography by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images

Right on the heels of the announcement that she is indeed playing Liz Taylor in a made-for-TV biopic, Lindsay Lohan makes a red carpet appearance that actually doesn’t have us questioning the casting choice. In fact, the floor-length gown and bright-eyed smile is enough to almost make us forget her ongoing troubles. (Related: Mean Girls came out eight years ago today, how?!) The real star of Lohan’s look at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, however, is her hair. The cascading, loose curls are flawless and also prove that she really does look best as a redhead. Sure, some well-done extensions deserve a bit of credit—but their undetectable nature is another reason why Lohan looks so good. We’re not the only ones with hair envy, right?

Here are five ways make your long hair look as good as LiLo’s! » Read more »

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