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By Rebecca Perrin | May 22nd, 2012 | 3:00 pm
We’re still in a state of pre-summer bliss after a wonderful long weekend of almost unseasonably warm weather—and it’s safe to say that Beauty Fix readers are as well! This week we’re taking on questions that have everything to do with pre-summer prep: what the season’s best hairstyles are, a new eyeliner trick for summer, and how to pack for your vacation while still leaving lots of room for souvenirs.
By Paige Dzenis | May 18th, 2012 | 9:00 am
With the May long weekend just a day away, it’s official: summer is here! While you might be ready to bounce out of your office chair and hit the cottage/park/patio as soon as possible, we have a few suggestions on how to make your long weekend even better—beauty-wise, that is! From the newest trend in waxing to a sure-fire way to cure those Monday night “the weekend is over” blues, here’s your guide to getting ready for the weekend faster than you can say TGIF.
Count ‘em down! 5 ways to get ready for the long weekend » Read more »
By Dallas Curow | May 17th, 2012 | 1:00 pm
Left: Marni Spring 2012 photography by Peter Stigter. Right: Photography and makeup by Dallas Curow. Model: Adriane/Folio Montreal.
Marni’s Spring 2012 collection was suspended between girlish youth and confident womanhood. Although the ‘60s chic looks were structured and clean, little hints of whimsy appeared throughout. It was the collection’s playful accessories—two-toned oxfords and clutches—that inspired makeup artist Tom Pecheux to create the orange and white beauty look. By using shadows instead of liners, and by perking up the cheeks and lips with sheer products, you can make this work for real life. The bright, light colours are what make this look youthful and fun, so don’t be shy about using these creamsicle hues.
By Paige Dzenis | May 16th, 2012 | 1:00 pm
From lips to nails, shades of burgundy were all over the Fall 2012 runways—and, because stars are always the first to embrace a trend, the deep red lip has now dominated red carpets. Camilla Belle and Lana Del Rey both wore the colour at the Met Gala, Katy Perry can’t stop matching her just-dyed indigo hair with her lipstick, and even Jennifer Lopez is a fan of the vampy look. Of course, Nail Corner wanted to take the trend a step further: why just paint your lips and nails a shade of burgundy when you can actually paint tiny lips on your nails?
By Rebecca Perrin | May 15th, 2012 | 1:30 pm
While tales of six figure wedding costs can make any bride-to-be nervous, a little resourcefulness can go a long way to keep a budget under control. For instance: doing your own makeup on your wedding day! (And, as a way of getting in extra practice, for all the related events leading up to your big day!) Consider that even Kate Middleton DIY’d her bridal look—and who can argue that they’ll be more scrutinized than a Queen-to-be? After all, while we all dream of looking like a princess, there’s nothing better than looking like a super-pretty version of yourself. From bridal hair tips to wedding-ready looks that can go from day to night, this week’s Beauty Fix has all the answers.
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By Paige Dzenis | May 11th, 2012 | 4:00 pm
Photography by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images
If you’re obsessed with Christian Louboutin‘s red-soled shoes, you may have heard that he just announced plans for a luxury beauty line. While we’re privy to his inspiration (the statue of ancient Egyptian queen Nefertiti) and the launch date (late 2013), we’ll have to wait to see what products the collection will offer. Louboutin admitted that the popularity of “Louboutin manicures” (which Adele did so well at the Grammys) were part of what prompted him to make the move into beauty—and we’ll take that as a hint that polish will be included. But what else? Instead of blindly guessing, we’re turning to the shoes for the answer!
Play along! What are the shoes trying to tell us about the forthcoming makeup collection? » Read more »
By Dallas Curow | May 10th, 2012 | 4:30 pm
Left: Fendi Spring 2012 photography by Peter Stigter. Right: Photography and makeup by Dallas Curow. Model: Alana/Folio Montreal.
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Smart Italian women—scientists and mathematicians, to be exact—were Fendi’s Spring 2012 muses. Models appeared with bouffant, slightly disheveled faux bobs meant to remind us of eccentric scientists. (Einstein, hello!) Their eyes were slightly obscured by frameless shades resembling lab glasses. Behind the shades, the models’ eyes were gilded with gold or silver leaf, which makeup artist Peter Phillips had applied generously to create a raw texture while echoing the shape of the glasses. Read more »
By Paige Dzenis | May 9th, 2012 | 3:00 pm
Considering how long it’s been popular, can black nail polish now be considered classic? Lauren Conrad brought it to the masses on many an episode of The Hills, it’s a common colour for starlets to wear on the red carpet, and almost every polish brand has one—or more!—black shades. While a dark manicure still stands out, a graphic design can give it even more power. This week, inspiration came from Chloé‘s Spring 2012 collection. I mixed stripes of black and white polish to create a slim design and left a sliver bare in the middle—just like the deep V-neck of the Chloé button-down.
Way Off Broadway, episode 11: I can barely hear my heart beating!
They said/We said: Thought fish pedicures were disgusting? Turns out they’re dangerous too!
Film noir: Osez le noir et blanc avec les robes et accessoires du moment
