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

By Paige Dzenis | February 9th, 2012 | 11:00 am

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Peter Som Spring 2012 and Anna Sui Spring 2012, photography by Peter Stigter

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 the Spring 2012 runways that are sure to spark your interest: bright-purple eyes at Peter Som and Cacharel, and Anna Sui’s very romantic pink cheeks and eyes. Read on to learn more about each one and see the products that will help you duplicate the looks at home!

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Fashion

Sugar High: Soft pastels and frothy silhouettes are on the menu this spring

By FASHION Staff | February 9th, 2012 | 10:00 am

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Sugar High. From left to right: Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Versace Spring 2012. Photography by Peter Stigter.

From left to right: Ralph Lauren, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Versace Spring 2012. Photography by Peter Stigter.

By David Livingstone

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Louis Vuitton show for Spring 2012 opened with the tinkling of a music box and the rising of a scrim to reveal a carousel carrying girls in pale dresses on cream-coloured ponies. It might have seemed a saccharine set-up, but such a response could just be a bad case of not getting it. The news of the season is gentle news. That’s what Marc Jacobs got so right at Louis Vuitton. All the white and those whitened pastels—a key colour trend, favoured by both traditionalists such as Ralph Lauren and more experimental types such as Christopher Kane and Hussein Chalayan—might have appeared to be borrowed from a bag of miniature marshmallows. But the candied palette was not there simply to satisfy a sweet tooth. It also appeals to a Bluetooth appetite when dished out in fabrics that are marvels of modern technology—things like foam organza, silk cellophane and laser-cut leatherette. For the theory-minded, it’s tempting to conclude from the fact that we live in times when you see toddlers dressed in skull patterns and infants swaddled in camo-print blankets that it’s only logical their moms should start playing with pink and baby blue. Read more »

Scene » Red carpet

Vicky B. to the Oscars? Charlize, Gwyneth, and Cameron are all reportedly after the designer for Hollywood’s biggest night

By Nicola St. George-Hyslop | February 6th, 2012 | 3:00 pm

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Photography by Mike Marsland/Getty Images

If having an Oscar red carpet moment is any indication of a designer (and a celebrity designer at that) making it, then Victoria Beckham has definitely made it. The perennially best-dressed Charlize Theron, Gwyneth Paltrow, and Cameron Diaz are reportedly seeking the designer’s flattering, fitted wears for Hollywood’s biggest night.

A secret source told the Daily Mirror that, “Although it’s a great place to be in, Victoria’s been working day and night to keep up with demand.” So, what will the A-list be wearing? Check out our best guesses!

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Beauty

From the faux bobs at Dior to Christophe Josse’s glitter eyebrows, we present 4 of our favourite beauty trends from couture week

By Paige Dzenis | February 3rd, 2012 | 10:00 am

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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.

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Rose does Joe Fresh! Michelle loves bright nails! Our 4 beauty picks from the Screen Actors Guild Awards

By Paige Dzenis | January 31st, 2012 | 11:00 am

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It seemed like many were playing it safe on the red carpet at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this weekend. The dresses were pretty, but there was nothing overtly jaw-dropping, and in terms of beauty the trend seemed to lean towards keeping it simple. Dare we say that the stars (and their stylists!) are holding back until the Oscars? We’ll have to wait until February 26 to find out. But until then, here are four looks that managed to stand out:

Rose Byrne does Joe Fresh! »
Michelle Williams’ bright nails! »
Ashlee Simpson’s short and sculpted hair! »
Dianna Agron’s fishtail braid! »
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Scene » Red carpet

Red carpet showdown: View all the looks from the 2012 Golden Globes and vote for your favourite!

By Randi Bergman | January 16th, 2012 | 9:00 am

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Photography by Jason Merritt/Getty Images

From Charlize Theron‘s feminine froth, to Reese Witherspoon‘s red hot, to Rooney Mara‘s black-on-black, last night’s red carpet at the 2012 Golden Globes was certainly a kaleidoscopic feast for the eyes. (A feast that will usher in countless trends, to be sure.) Amidst all the showstopping beauty, who came out on top? To help narrow it down, we’ve got the trends down to an ombré effect. Check out our mega slideshow, and tell us who was your favourite of the night!

See all the red carpet looks! »
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Jump to Trend 1: Icy Hot »
Jump to Trend 2: Frothy Pastels »
Jump to Trend 3: Brights »
Jump to Trend 4: Jewel Tones »
Jump to Trend 5: Black on Black »
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Shopping

Vancouver It girl: Manjy Sidoo

By Joy Pecknold | January 13th, 2012 | 1:00 pm

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Vancouver it girl: Manjy Sidoo

Editor: Sarah Casselman

Manjy Sidoo’s magnum opus may be motherhood (she has two teenage boys with her hubby David, a former CFL player), but her philanthropic endeavours are a close second. She’s a director at the Sidoo Family Foundation and a board member of the Vancouver Opera (VO), which she joined 10 years ago for the Chanel Gala 2002 fundraiser. Today, she’s a regular participant in VO events (and one of the best-dressed, in her sweeping Oscar de la Renta gowns), such as Purseuasion Designer Bag Auction and Luncheon, and Overture, an onstage dinner she’s co-chairing this year. This intersection of art and fashion inspires her involvement. “Fashion is all around us. It’s hard for me not to have a heightened awareness of my aesthetic surrounding,” she says. “If I see a beautiful dress or antique or piece of art, I have a visceral reaction.”

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Beauty

Afternoon beauty fix: A dry concealer won’t help those dark circles

By Rebecca Perrin | January 6th, 2012 | 2:00 pm

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How can I cover dark circles beneath my eyes without the concealer settling into the creases of my skin?
Aside from keeping your skin well moisturized and protected from the sun, one of the best things you can do is use a concealer with a watery texture, opposed to one that’s cakey and thick. An aqueous composition will help pigments blend right into your skin instead of sitting firmly on top. The ingredients list for Dior Diorskin Nude Concealer ($30 at Sephora) boasts nearly 50 per cent mineralized water, so it’s extremely lightweight in texture but holds plenty of pigment. YSL’s Touche Éclat ($40 at Sephora) has practically reached celebrity status thanks to its ability to brighten and conceal the evidence of a sleepless night, and Laura Mercier’s Secret Concealer ($22 at Holt Renfrew) has a buttery texture and a slight pink pigment to neutralize any deep-blue crescents beneath your eyes.

In need of an afternoon beauty pick-me-up? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com.

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