There’s a new nail polish made almost entirely from gold. (But wait ’til you see how much it costs!)
Reynard Li + Jeremy Laing Present: A process
Daily steal: Sheer heart-print tights, $14
Fan of The Hunger Games? Joe Fresh wants to send you to the Toronto premiere! Plus: enjoy this hilarious Lana Del Rey spoof video
They said/We said: Could Blue Ivy Carter be the next fashion mogul?
All posts under ‘Beauty is hard’
By Jacquelyn Francis | February 10th, 2010 | 9:00 am
Nothing ruins the thrill of high fashion shoes quite like a blister. These SpareSoles ($40, ago.net) are the perfect affordable solution. Available in silver, black and gold, these waterproof and skid-resistant ballet flats come tucked into 6 x 5 inch wristlet that turns into a tote for the shoes you’ve just removed. So go ahead! Break those shoes in and wear them with pride. Relief is waiting in your handbag.
By Susie Sheffman | October 26th, 2009 | 1:56 pm
Like all hopeful curly haired girls out there, my daughter Molly and I will try anything once–especially if it swears to smooth and de-frizz! It’s magic to our ears and we’re suckers every time! Each new product we eagerly unwrap fills us with happy straight hair dreams and promises to seduce us with life-changing, lock-loving results. (Trust me we’ve got the overflowing cupboard full of tried-once, SO not-happening products to prove it!) But just when we were about to swear off all styling products for good and embrace our not so fab frizz forever, along came true love in a bottle. And we’ve got the Living Proof ($26 each, sephora.com)! Read more »
By Adriana Ermter | August 25th, 2009 | 11:25 am
Photography by Peter Stigter
I’ve got a great pair. They’re traffic stopping, authentically beautiful and genuinely all mine. Of course, I’m talking about my eyelashes.
Super long and thick, my lashes naturally curl upwards. They define and separate with the application of any mascara, regardless of price, performance or formulation. They consistently attract the attention of friends, colleagues and strangers who all ask: are your eyelashes real? And I never have to wear falsies. My eyelashes are perfect just the way they are.
I can say that. I have crap thin blonde hair, miniscule eyebrows and jiggly thighs–my eyelashes are all that I have.
Yet it still burns me when I see models in television and print ad campaigns, clearly wearing a row of false eyelashes, while promoting the next must-have mascara. It’s not fair. It misrepresents. Read more »
By Jennifer Campbell | July 29th, 2009 | 1:30 pm
We’re always torn about silly products. Sure they’re fun to play around with, but they always seem like things the earth doesn’t need. Case in point: On the Cuff (onthecuff.net), absorbent sponge cuffs designed to soak up water that runs down your arms while you wash your face. Read more »
By Gillian DiCesare | May 7th, 2009 | 11:00 am
Photography by Setareh Sarmadi
I’m not one to turn down a dare–when playing truth or dare as a teen I would always pick the latter. So when Nair challenged me to swap my usual shaving routine of swiping a Venus razor up my legs with their Shower Power Hair Removal Cream ($10, at drugstores) I couldn’t say no. Read more »
By Jennifer Campbell | April 30th, 2009 | 12:18 pm
Picture it: Los Angeles, 2009. Bonhams is auctioning off the estate of Estelle “Sophia Petrillo” Getty on June 14. Choice item’s include Sophia’s glasses and straw handbag. [W]
Video from the Matthew Williamson for H&M party, complete with a clip of Grace Jones’ performance. It feels just like we were there. Except we weren’t. [My Fashion Life]
Fantasy hair: Don’t try it at home. Or ever. [The Frisky]
“It’s emotionally activated? What happens when you put it on your lips at the wrong time of the month or when you’re pregnant? Will your lips explode?” and other things overheard at Sephora. [Allure]
By Jennifer Campbell | April 3rd, 2009 | 2:02 pm
RODARTE Spring 2009. Photography by Peter Stigter
Know who likes to read on Fridays? Nobody! For your viewing pleasure, Susie Bubble has some pics of lovely shoes. [Style Bubble]
James Perse, maker of super-soft tees, is no longer lending out their wares for photo shoots. Well they will. For a fee. [WWD, via Fashionista]
Would you wax your eyebrows off to see the Jonas Brothers? (Note: our 13-year-old cousin totally would.) [Glamour]
By Adriana Ermter | March 2nd, 2009 | 12:03 pm
We’re proud to announce our newest video series, Beauty 101, hosted by beauty director Adriana Ermter. Every month, we’ll feature a new pair of hair and makeup how-to videos filled with advice from industry experts. First up: defined brows and the perfect half-up/half-down hairdo.
Things get weird: Rob Ford takes comfort in a midnight ride on the TTC
SOUND SEEKERS: The Glass Chain plays Ritual, plays Local Ivan, Erin Saoirse, and more
Babies in the House? Rookie MP Finds Parliament and Parenthood Don’t Mix
Film noir: Osez le noir et blanc avec les robes et accessoires du moment
