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NYFW backstage beauty: The Chinese military meets ’40s Hollywood at Jason Wu

Lesa Hannah — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:00:10 +0000

See all the pictures from backstage » When I arrived backstage at Jason Wu, the designer himself was receiving a touch-up from makeup artist Diane Kendal. These are the things you witness if you get to the venue early enough. Once he scooted out of her chair, Kendal proceeded to rhyme off all of Wu’s [...]

Afternoon beauty fix: Sudden change in your skin? You may have to treat it from within

Rebecca Perrin — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 19:30:08 +0000

My regularly oily skin has been crazy dry this winter. How do I find a moisturizer that won’t clog my pores and make me break out? Your skin offers a clear indication of your internal health—the fact that you usually have oily skin and suddenly have dry skin suggests you may have altered your diet, [...]

There’s a new nail polish made almost entirely from gold. (But wait ’til you see how much it costs!)

Ilmie Dharmaratna — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:00:47 +0000

Performers don’t need to worry about leaving this weekend’s Grammy Awards without taking home the gold—because along with the usual gift bag of luxe products, they’ll receive a nail polish made almost entirely from 24k gold! Created by at-home gel polish company Red Carpet Manicure, “Amor 24” contains more than an ounce of gold in [...]

Afternoon beauty fix: The trick to avoiding winter hat hair–while still staying warm!

Rebecca Perrin — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:00:03 +0000

How is it possible to keep a hairstyle in the winter when I’ve got to wear a hat? By the time I get to work my efforts have been squashed… literally! Choosing between warmth and a hairstyle isn’t fair when you need both. If you like volume and regularly blow out your hair in the [...]

2 spring beauty trends that will make you look and feel the Valentine’s Day va-va-voom

Paige Dzenis — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:00:59 +0000

It may only be February, but spring is certainly in the air. And you know what else is in the air this time of year? Love! With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there’s no better a time to treat yourself and change up your beauty routine. We’ve plucked two of our favourite looks from [...]

Afternoon beauty fix: Dry, flaky skin fighting with your foundation?

Rebecca Perrin — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 19:30:33 +0000

My flaky and dry skin is causing my foundation to look awful. How can fix my face so makeup looks nice again? No foundation, no matter how hydrating it may be, will look its best when worn over skin suffering from deterioration. To get your skin smooth and primed to retain moisture, try using a [...]

Nail Corner: 5 red and pink manicures that were made for Valentine’s Day!

Paige Dzenis — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 17:00:39 +0000

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, [...]

Listen: Liv Tyler sings for Givenchy’s newest Very Irrésistible perfume

Paige Dzenis — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:00:03 +0000

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 [...]