Montreal Fashion Week: The dispatch from day two including Martin Lim, Eve Gravel, and more!
Nail Corner: 5 red and pink manicures that were made for Valentine’s Day!
Art class: Quirky illustrations star in our Spring trend photo shoot
What’s in your bag, Lewis Mirrett?
Stella McCartney lends face to PETA for anti-leather campaign
By Paige Dzenis | February 8th, 2012 | 12:00 pm
There’s nothing better than a holiday to inspire a great manicure—and for us, Valentine’s Day sits at the top of the list. After all, pink and red are the most popular polish colours available. From tiny hearts to handwritten love letters, we have five manicures to share that are sure to, at the very least, inspire a night in with your true love: nail polish.
By Paige Dzenis | February 7th, 2012 | 4:00 pm
Liv Tyler has worked with Givenchy since 2003, but late last year it was announced that her role as spokesperson was evolving: she would be the voice of a new perfume. And when we say voice, we really mean it: Tyler recorded a cover of the INXS hit “Need You Tonight” as the official song of Givenchy’s forthcoming fragrance Very Irrésistible Givenchy Electric Rose. While the scent isn’t scheduled to hit counters until April, the song is ready for your listening pleasure. However, consider this a sneak peek—there’s a music video in the works and it’s sure to be a sensory overload!
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By Rebecca Perrin | February 7th, 2012 | 2:30 pm
Why do I love my hair colour in the summer but not in the winter? I colour it the same shade all year!
In the winter, we’re affected by more than a drop in temperature: our skin washes out due to the lack of sun, we wear darker colours, and we spend way more time indoors. These things considered, it makes sense for your beloved colour to appear lackluster during the cooler months. So how best to combat a dull dye? Brighten your complexion by boosting your shade a few notches. Read more »
By Rebecca Perrin | February 6th, 2012 | 2:30 pm
My partner has complained that my dry feet feel scratchy in bed! How can I soothe my soles so that I’m soft to sleep beside?
The bottoms of your feet are a high-traffic area for water loss—they have loads of sweat pores to extract hydration, though they have no sebaceous glands to produce oil or moisture on their own. Even more menacing to their texture is the fact that your soles play host to the thickest skin on your body, meaning it’s extra tough for external aids to permeate and protect. Read more »
By Rebecca Perrin | February 3rd, 2012 | 2:00 pm
What was supposed to be a relaxing afternoon turned rather stressful after my facialist told me that a patchy of red blotchy skin was a sign of sun damage. What can I do to prevent it from getting worse?
UV exposure can show itself in different ways—enlarged pores, thick skin cells, discolouration—and it’s as equally important to care for damage already done as it is to proactively prevent it. I recommend returning oils that have been depleted by the sun (twice per day) to calm redness and reduce swelling. Read more »
By Paige Dzenis | February 3rd, 2012 | 11:00 am
Photography by Korby Banner
Shiseido announced this morning that Jennifer Connelly will be their first ever global spokesperson—a decision that was made on the eve of the brand’s 140th anniversary. WWD reports that Connelly will make her Shiseido debut as the face of their Future Solution LX skincare line with an ad campaign this fall. Read more »
By Paige Dzenis | February 3rd, 2012 | 10:00 am
Photography by Peter Stigter
Couture week has come to a close and we have a few brief moments to absorb this last showing of Spring trends before moving on to a new season. Next week, Fall 2012 presentations begin in New York (and we’ll be there!) so until then, let’s look back at the beauty from Paris.
While we’ve already fallen in love with the blue nails and eyes at Chanel and wondered if Jean Paul Gaultier’s homage to Amy Winehouse was apropos, there’s much more beauty to obsess over. Indeed, couture week is known for celebrating the avant-garde—what, the faces fully painted in pastel brights at Alexis Mabille didn’t convince you? We scoured the shows and uncovered a handful of new beauty trends you’ll actually want to try at home.
By Rebecca Perrin | February 2nd, 2012 | 2:00 pm
I don’t like to wear much makeup but it’s been hinted to me that I look tired. What can I wear to perk up my face without compromising my natural self?
“No makeup” makeup was a major trend on the Spring runways: Proenza Schouler, Chloé, and Burberry Prorsum all had it, to just name a few. A clean face is the most natural looking, though entirely nude isn’t necessarily the most flattering (or professional!) look for work or an evening out. We love the clean, dewy skin that makeup artist Pat McGrath created for Stella McCartney and it only takes three products to recreate. Read more »
Montreal’s Joe Beef takes first place in the annual Piglet Tournament of Cookbooks
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