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(18794, 1, '2009-09-22 05:00:47', '2009-09-22 10:00:47', 'One of the reasons I wanted to start a beauty blog—after years writing about beauty for magazines—was because I''ve got more room here to EXPLAIN the trends.\n\nSitting in my lofty tower as a magazine editor, I''d often run images straight from the runways... and God help you if you took us literally. I mean, it''s great to say that black lipstick is fashionable—but do we really want people rocking a full Marilyn Manson? Of course not.\n\nThe good news is that with every beauty trend, there''s a way to adapt it so it''s wearable. (Well... most of the time, anyway.) Which is why I''ve rounded up a list of my top beauty don''ts—straight from the runways of New York Fashion Week—with some thoughts on how to fix ''em for real life. Here we go! <!--more-->\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/calvinklein_face2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3345 aligncenter" title="calvinklein_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/calvinklein_face2.jpg" alt="calvinklein_face" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\n<strong>Calvin Klein</strong>\n\n<strong>The Look: </strong>"I forgot my mattifying face powder at home today."\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>The Fix</strong>: Listen carefully: Dewy good. Greasy BAD ( at least when it''s deliberate, like this look... even her hair looks kinda unwashed). If you''re prone to shine on the T-zone, carry some of those blotting papers in your purse (<a href="http://www.tweezerman.com/scripts/item.cfm?gc=F&amp;sc=CT&amp;itemsku=2803-R" target="_blank">these ones from Tweezerman</a> are excellent), or try a mattifying range like <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/26/kiehls-rare-earth-collection/" target="_blank">Kiehl''s Rare Earth line</a>. A good powder for chasing shine is the classic <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT159&amp;PRODUCT_ID=301" target="_blank">M.A.C Blot Powder</a>.</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3349" title="marcjacobs_face2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/marcjacobs_face2.jpg" alt="marcjacobs_face2" width="320" height="480" /></p>\n<strong>Marc Jacobs</strong>\n\n<strong>The Look</strong>: "I moonlight part-time as a clown."\n\n<strong>The Fix:</strong> Oh dear. Where do we start here? Obviously MJ was being theatrical here. The girls actually look cool from a distance—like little dolls or ballerinas. SO. To adapt it for real life, stick with the topknot, just skip the drawn-on brows and tone down the eyeliner and lipstick. Swap the white face powder for a sheer tinted moisturizer and add some blush too, so you''re not so morbidly pale. (<a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/Blush-C39_makeup_7.aspx" target="_blank">NARS Orgasm</a> works on anyone and everyone.)\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3353" title="31philliplim_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/31philliplim_face.jpg" alt="31philliplim_face" width="320" height="480" /></p>\n<strong>3.1 Phillip Lim</strong>\n\n<strong>The Look</strong>: "Oh, no I don''t have an eye infection—I just like orange eyeshadow."\n\n<strong>The Fix:</strong> In my world, orange eyeshadow is NEVER okay. Just don''t do it—you''ll get all kinds of inquiries about the state of your health. Orange, however, is great on the lips or cheeks, so that''s where I suggest you wear it. (Caution: orange lipstick can make your teeth look more yellow, so use <a href="http://www.whitestrips.com/en_CA/home/?247SEM" target="_blank">Whitestrips</a> beforehand!). <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/Lip-Lacquer-C13_makeup_7.aspx" target="_blank">NARS, as usual, has a great orange balm called Cariabe</a> that you could try.\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3354" title="narcisorodriguez_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/narcisorodriguez_face.jpg" alt="narcisorodriguez_face" width="320" height="480" /></p>\n<strong>Narciso Rodriguez </strong>\n\n<strong>The Look</strong>: "I haven''t seen sunlight since 2006."\n\n<strong>The Fix</strong>: Now this look isn''t terrible. (It''s so neutral, what''s there to hate, really?) But I''ve always maintained that EVERYONE —even 5''10", Eastern European, poreless-skinned models—looks better with a bit of blush. Trust. If you''re not keen on the aforementioned NARS Orgasm, you could try a cream version like <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/09/do-the-russian-princess-thing-guerlains-beaute-slave-fall-look/#more-3135" target="_blank">Guerlain''s lovely Russian Doll Radiant Blush</a> (but get it now—it''s limited edition).\n<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3355" title="rodarte_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/rodarte_face.jpg" alt="rodarte_face" width="320" height="480" /></p>\n<strong>Rodarte</strong>\n\n<strong>The Look</strong>: "I was an extra on the set of <em>The Lost Boys</em>."\n\n<strong>The Fix</strong>: <a href="http://www.sugarshockbeauty.com/2009/09/rodarte-gets-inked-for-spring.html" target="_blank">SugarShock had a post about Rodarte the other day</a>, where I commented that I wasn''t a fan of this look. I just can''t get on this Goth bandwagon. But I get it—there''s something appealing about a rich, dark mouth. Just not THIS dark. I''d lighten it up with a more plummy shade (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/31/wearing-makeup-like-its-1929-dior-jazzclub-autumn-look/#more-3028" target="_blank">Dior has a nice one this season called Decadent Plum</a>). And I hate to harp on the blush thing—but just a hint of it would make this look less vampire and more chic.\n\n<em>Photos: Style.com</em>', 'New York S/S &#039;10: Fashion Week beauty don&#039;ts', 'One of the reasons I wanted to start a beauty blog—after years writing about beauty for magazines—was because I''ve got more room here to EXPLAIN the trends.\n\nSitting in my lofty tower as a magazine editor, I''d often run images straight from the runways... and God help you if you took us literally. I mean, it''s great to say that black lipstick is fashionable—but do we really want people rocking a full Marilyn Manson? Of course not.\n\nThe good news is that with every beauty trend, there''s a way to adapt it so it''s wearable. (Well... most of the time, anyway.) Which is why I''ve rounded up a list of my top beauty don''ts—straight from the runways of New York Fashion Week—with some thoughts on how to fix ''em for real life. Here we go!', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3340-revision', '', '', '2009-09-22 05:00:47', '2009-09-22 10:00:47', '', 3340, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3340-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18795, 1, '2009-09-22 05:00:40', '2009-09-22 09:00:40', 'Sometimes a perfume bottle is so pretty it really doesn''t matter what''s inside it. It could be empty for all I care—I just want it because of how darn cute it will look on top of my dresser.\n\nAnd that''s the case with <a href="http://lolamarcjacobs.com/" target="_blank">Lola</a>, Marc Jacobs'' hotly-anticipated olfactory follow-up to <a href="http://www.daisymarcjacobs.com/" target="_blank">Daisy</a>. (Yes, that''s a giant, multi-layered plastic bouquet on the top, and yes, it''s too cute for words.) But back to Daisy—Daisy and me, well, we were cool, but she was a little immature for me, if you know what I mean. But Lola is different. Lola is Daisy''s older sister, and she''s more serious. (I know this because of notes like pear d''anjou, fuchsia peony, geranium and musk. My verdict? Sophisticated but not heavy.)\n\nAnd have you noticed? Lola''s so popular right now that she modelled for EVERY fashion magazine this month. (Don''t believe me? Take a look—she''s being featured everywhere!) And there''s no doubt in my mind that she''s currently sitting pretty atop MANY a beauty editor''s dresser (as all highly covetable new products are wont to do after photo shoots).\n\nI wonder if she''s made friends with LeeLee, Sofia or Gina yet? (They''re the gals from <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/26/benefit-crescent-row-collection/" target="_blank">Benefit''s recently launched Crescent Row collection</a>). Not sure what the deal is right now with using first names for fragrances, but I do hope they all get along.\n\n<strong>Lola Marc Jacobs</strong>\nAvailable in Eau de Parfum ($79 for 50 mL or $105 for 100 mL), Sensual Body Lotion ($49 for 150 mL), Silky Shower Gel ($42 for 150 mL) and Luxurious Body Cream ($59 for 140 g). At Holt Renfrew, Sephora and Murale stores (and in October, department and drug stores) across Canada.', 'So pretty it doesn&#039;t matter how good it smells: Lola Marc Jacobs', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3379-revision', '', '', '2009-09-22 05:00:40', '2009-09-22 09:00:40', '', 3379, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3379-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18796, 1, '2009-09-21 11:00:36', '2009-09-21 16:00:36', 'I make no secret of the fact that I''d be perfectly happy abandoning city life for a place in the countryside, where I could grow my own flowers and veggies, bake pies with fruit from my orchard, and have a dozen or so animals roaming wild around the property. (Of course, this country abode would need to be less than 3o minutes from a Whole Foods, a shopping mall and some decent restaurants and nightlife—which is why that vision remains a fantasy, at least for the near future.)\n\nUntil then, I''ll have to satisfy myself with the cool country vibe Ralph Lauren had going for his spring show. LOVE LOVE LOVE this. <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/18/first-look-bouncy-shiny-happy-hair-at-anna-sui/" target="_blank">I wrote the other day that I''d be happy to wear Anna Sui''s Total Look day in, day out for an entire season</a>... well, it looks like she''s got competition now.\n\nHere''s the full body shot:<!--more-->\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ralphlauren_body.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3364" title="ralphlauren_body" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ralphlauren_body.jpg" alt="ralphlauren_body" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nAnd here''s the head shot:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ralphlauren_face.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3363" title="ralphlauren_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ralphlauren_face.jpg" alt="ralphlauren_face" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nDoesn''t it make you want to run off to a farm too? (At least, if we could look this good mucking about in the mud and hay etc.?)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/drhauschka_rougepowder.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3360" title="drhauschka_rougepowder" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/drhauschka_rougepowder.jpg" alt="drhauschka_rougepowder" width="230" height="280" /></a>This is simple makeup, and the key is great skin. It just looks like it glows from within, doesn''t it? I know I''m becoming a Blush Nazi, but it''s essential to pull this off. One you might like—since this looks a bit more tawny than pinky—is <a href="http://www.drhauschka.com/natural-skin-care-products/decorative-cosmetics/face/details.aspx?id=184&amp;product=Rouge+Powder+in+Soft+Terracotta+-+" target="_blank">Dr. Hauschka''s Rouge Powder</a>. It has zero glitter (unlike my nighttime favourite, <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/Blush-C39_makeup_7.aspx" target="_blank">NARS Orgasm</a>), so it''s actually more of a natural look for day. And it''s totally pure, so it will NEVER clog your pores.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/covergirl_lipstain.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3361" title="covergirl_lipstain" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/covergirl_lipstain-185x300.jpg" alt="covergirl_lipstain" width="185" height="300" /></a>A couple more things: Notice the very, very subtle hint of white highlighter at the inner corners of the eyes, which lights up her whole face (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/15/first-look-surprisingly-wearable-white-shadow-at-donna-karan/" target="_blank">I talked about that technique here</a>). And to get the rosy look on the lips, a lip stain would be ideal. Go for one that''s not too dark—I hear <a href="http://www.covergirl.com/products/product.jsp?productId=outlast_lipstain" target="_blank">CoverGirl''s Outlast Lipstains</a> are excellent, and the one I''d try would be Flirty Nude.\n\nThe hair looks easy, not too fussy—just a nice, smooth blowout. Don''t forget the jaunty cap, of course!\n\n<em>Photos: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Milkmaid Chic at Ralph Lauren', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3359-revision', '', '', '2009-09-21 11:00:36', '2009-09-21 16:00:36', '', 3359, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3359-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18797, 1, '2009-09-21 06:15:57', '2009-09-21 10:15:57', 'The beauty world was shocked—SHOCKED, I tell you!—when parent company Estée Lauder announced on Thursday that they''re shuttering <a href="http://www.prescriptives.com/home.tmpl?ngextredir=1" target="_blank">Prescriptives</a>. Across the beauty blogosphere (and Twitterverse) you could almost hear a collective gasp. Apparently the brand was under-performing, which is no surprise in these recessionary times: most of us are trading off all but our most essential prestige products for their mass-market equivalents.\n\nSO. If you use anything in the line, it''s time to go shopping! Distribution ends January 31st, but I''d bet most die-hard fans are stockpiling their favourites NOW. Some to consider: the cult <a href="http://www.prescriptives.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY14715&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD1030" target="_blank">Flight Cream</a>,<a href="http://www.prescriptives.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY21094&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD11718&amp;cm_vc=XCATEGORY21094" target="_blank"> Super Line Preventor Xtreme</a>, and my personal favourite, <a href="http://www.prescriptives.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY2275&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD907" target="_blank">Calyx</a>. Fragrances always have memories attached to them. I''ll really miss it.\n\nUPDATE: Calyx lives on! The fragrance will continue to be distributed through Aramis Designer Fragrances. Thanks, EL!', 'R.I.P., Prescriptives', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3373-revision', '', '', '2009-09-21 06:15:57', '2009-09-21 10:15:57', '', 3373, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3373-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18798, 1, '2009-09-18 12:15:47', '2009-09-18 16:15:47', 'Via one of my sister blogs, <a href="http://givegoodgift.ca/?p=1705" target="_blank">Gifted</a>—head on over there now and enter to win:\n<blockquote>I’ve been a fan of Rowenta’s clothing steamers for quite some time (once you steam, you’ll never waste time ironing again), but now they’ve just launched a new beauty line to make your locks (not frocks) look good. This professional flat iron (used to style stars’ hair before the red carpet at the TIFF Tastemakers Lounge) features 3 temperature settings and titanium technology on the plates to help kill bacteria and resist scratching and peeling. A perfect gift for your favourite starlet.\n\nRowenta Beauty Professional Flat Iron, $219.\n<p class="alert"><strong>Psst…you can win one of these fabulous flat irons by subscribing to receive GIFTED daily by signing up <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=givegoodgift/ayRf&amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank">here</a>. All subscribers will be entered. Winner chosen September 30th.</strong></p>\n</blockquote>', 'Win a Rowenta Flat Iron at Gifted!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3330-revision', '', '', '2009-09-18 12:15:47', '2009-09-18 16:15:47', '', 3330, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3330-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18799, 1, '2009-09-18 06:00:30', '2009-09-18 11:00:30', 'Fashion shows, as you know, are not about NORMAL. They''re meant to inspire! Shock! Confuse! Etc.\n\nI can appreciate that—and I do enjoy spying little beauty and fashion trends here and there. BUT... there''s usually at least one element of each designer''s vision that I don''t like. (Or at least, not for my boring life!) See examples: <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/16/first-look-rainbow-eyes-at-derek-lam/" target="_blank">rainbow eye makeup</a>, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/17/first-look-matte-lips-matte-skin-and-a-great-big-bow-at-marc-by-marc-jacobs/" target="_blank">OTT bow action</a>, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/15/first-look-crazy-brows-slightly-less-crazy-hair-at-alexander-wang/" target="_blank">knee-high socks (?)</a>, for starters.\n\nBut <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/09/do-the-russian-princess-thing-guerlains-beaute-slave-fall-look/" target="_blank">as you also may know</a>, I love making up hypothetical beauty situations, such as this one:\n\n<strong>If you had to wear the Total Look—that means the clothes, hair, makeup, everything!—from just one designer ALL season long, which would it be?</strong>\n\nFor me, there''s no question: Anna Sui. These gals look gooooooooood. Take a look:<!--more-->\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/annasui_body.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3321" title="annasui_body" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/annasui_body.jpg" alt="annasui_body" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nHere''s the close-up:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/annasui_face.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3320" title="annasui_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/annasui_face.jpg" alt="annasui_face" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nIs that not the nicest hair you''ve seen in a long, long time? If my hair did this every morning, I''d be a happy girl. See, it''s not straight, but it''s not curly. It''s got body, but not too much body. It''s really just the vision of health.\n\nHow to do it? It starts, obviously, from the inside out (but I won''t bore you with a healthy lifestyle lecture—you know the basics, and they DO make a difference).\n\nThe right colour is also key: as you may notice, models always have GREAT colour. It never clashes with their skin tone—and you rarely see obvious highlights. It''s "you, only better" hair.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/tresemme_24hrbodyshampoo.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3324" title="tresemme_24hrbodyshampoo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/tresemme_24hrbodyshampoo-202x300.jpg" alt="tresemme_24hrbodyshampoo" width="202" height="300" /></a>And you knew I''d get to this: you have to keep it in good condition. Use the right products (something volume-building and suitable for colour-treated hair would be good) and get regular trims to keep ratty ends at bay.\n\nAs for styling, you could probably achieve this look with <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/04/03/the-velcro-roller-volume-trick/" target="_blank">the velcro roller volume trick</a>. So pretty!\n\n<em>Photos: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Bouncy, Shiny, Happy Hair at Anna Sui', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3319-revision', '', '', '2009-09-18 06:00:30', '2009-09-18 11:00:30', '', 3319, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3319-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18800, 1, '2009-09-18 05:00:54', '2009-09-18 10:00:54', 'I''ve always been partial to Icy Blondes. You know, Grace Kelly, Kim Novak, Tippi Hedren.\n\nOh wait—I guess those are all Hitchcock Blondes. (He had a bit of an obsession too.) Here''s a more contemporary example (although still from the same era): Betty Draper, the flaxen-haired ex-model that January Jones plays on the hit show <em>Mad Men</em>.\n\nThe appeal of the Icy Blonde is that she''s simply not like you or I—she''s untouchable. Cool, detached, elegant, effortless, immaculate. THIS is the Icy Blonde.\n\nSure, she sounds like someone you want to hate on. But wouldn''t it be cool to BE her?\n\nThat''s why I adored the hair and makeup at Michael Kors for spring. You just know Betty D. would be all over it. Here''s the breakdown:<!--more-->\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/michaelkors_body.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3309" title="michaelkors_body" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/michaelkors_body.jpg" alt="michaelkors_body" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nAnd the close-up:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/michaelkors_face.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3310" title="michaelkors_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/michaelkors_face.jpg" alt="michaelkors_face" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nOkay, first of all, let''s just ignore poor Vlada''s under-eye bags. We all know models do not eat or sleep during fashion week, so give a kid a break, yes?\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/duwop_violeteyes.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3316" title="duwop_violeteyes" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/duwop_violeteyes.jpg" alt="duwop_violeteyes" width="250" height="250" /></a>Instead, let''s focus on the gorgeousness of that eye makeup. Purple, as you may know, is one of the big colours of the fall season, and it shows no sign of letting up next spring. (Try <a href="http://shop.duwop.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=142" target="_blank">this little palette from DuWop</a> to get the look.) Here, it looks like they''ve used the standard smokey eye technique, but—and this is VERY important—grounded it with fine black liner along the inner lash line.\n\nAnd in case you were tempted to smudge—no, no, no. The precision part is key with this look. Do you think Grace Kelly would have EVER gone for that sooty, smudgey look? Of course not!\n\nI''m loving that the cool tones continued on the lips with an icy pink. No blush.\n\nAnd will we ever get tired of the headband thing? I''m not at all sick of them yet, and think this transparent plastic one is adorable (very futuristic-looking). KEY MOVE: bust out your flat iron and then smooth down any frizzies with hairspray or serum. (Just think: "What would Grace do?" and you''ll know what to do.)\n\nP.S. I may have failed to mention that you don''t, in fact, have to be blonde to rock this look. It''s equally pretty on brunettes—see?\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/michaelkors_face2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3311" title="michaelkors_face2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/michaelkors_face2.jpg" alt="michaelkors_face2" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\n<em>Photos: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Modern Ice Queen at Michael Kors', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3308-revision', '', '', '2009-09-18 05:00:54', '2009-09-18 10:00:54', '', 3308, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3308-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18801, 1, '2009-09-17 06:00:49', '2009-09-17 11:00:49', 'Here''s a beauty equation for you: What the red lip is to fall is what the fuchsia lip is to spring. That is, essential.\n\nI love me some bold lip—especially when it''s done like this one at Marc by Marc Jacobs.\n\n(Confession: Marc had me worried for a while there, what with the downright scary faces in his Marc Jacobs show, which happened before this one. Powdered-white skin with clownish brows and lips. Frightening, I tell you. In the next few months, they''ll be showing up as "beauty don''ts" in magazines around the world... trust.)\n\nThankfully, Marc redeemed himself—at least from a beauty POV—with this look. Let''s take a gander at the head-to-toe, shall we?<!--more-->\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/marcbymarcjacobs_body.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3300" title="marcbymarcjacobs_body" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/marcbymarcjacobs_body.jpg" alt="marcbymarcjacobs_body" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nNow at a distance, that bow in her hair is actually pretty adorable, no? Here''s the close-up:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/marcbymarcjacobs_face.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3301" title="marcbymarcjacobs_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/marcbymarcjacobs_face.jpg" alt="marcbymarcjacobs_face" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nOkay... maybe not. For real life, I''d probably swap it out for a cute, Blair Waldorf-style hairband.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/armani_lasting-silk-foundation.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3303" title="armani_lasting silk foundation" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/armani_lasting-silk-foundation-159x300.jpg" alt="armani_lasting silk foundation" width="159" height="300" /></a>But I''m definitely all over this makeup. And how EASY would this be? Nothing on the eyes save a lick of mascara, no blush... just gorgeous matte skin and a matte fuchsia lip. For the skin, may I suggest <a href="http://www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com/_us/_en/newproducts/index/lasting-silk-uv-spf20.htm" target="_blank">Giorgio Armani''s Lasting Silk Foundation</a>? (Armani foundations are generally considered by makeup artists to be THE BEST—I can remember when I used to do beauty shoots at a magazine I once worked for and they''d always mysteriously go missing...)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nars_schiap.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3304" title="nars_schiap" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nars_schiap.jpg" alt="nars_schiap" width="150" height="180" /></a>As for the lip, I''m partial to NARS for bold colours, and I think <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/Lipstick-C10_makeup_1.aspx" target="_blank">Schiap</a> (a semi-matte) is just about the ultimate hot pink.', 'First Look: Matte Lips, Matte Skin... and a Great Big Bow at Marc by Marc Jacobs', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3299-revision', '', '', '2009-09-17 06:00:49', '2009-09-17 11:00:49', '', 3299, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3299-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18802, 1, '2009-09-17 05:00:29', '2009-09-17 10:00:29', 'As I mentioned <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/15/beauty-trendspotting-tiff-and-nyfw/" target="_blank">here</a>, I was lucky enough to attend the premiere of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1172233/" target="_blank"><em>Whip It</em></a> earlier this week (thanks, P&amp;G Beauty!). It was one of those evenings where you think: "God, I love this job." Cocktails, complimentary hair and makeup touch-ups, car service to the event and Drew Barrymore herself as the MC. Oh, and the movie was pretty fab too.\n\nBut let''s dissect Drew''s new look. As you may have heard, she''s currently sporting a blonde lob (that''s beauty slang for "long bob"!) with jet black ends. Kinda like she just dipped it in a big ''ol bottle of hair dye. Yeah, I don''t get it either.\n\nStill, Drew is cuteness personified, so I hate to hate on her, you know? I just wanted to give her a jar of Pantene deep conditioner, or something (hey, she''s the face of CoverGirl—another P&amp;G brand).... or maybe just some scissors. Something tells me no hairdresser going to own up to performing this colour job.\n\nBesides The Hair, Drew also had some very electric-blue, Rihanna-esque nails going on. Along with a bright yellow McQueen gown. One word: ballsy. I love her even more for <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/toronto-international-film-festival-2009/2009/09/14/drew-barrymore-ditches-her-whip-it-after-party-for-sweaty-bettys/" target="_blank">heading to Sweaty Betty''s instead of her after-party</a>.\n\nAs with every TIFF event where a celeb is on the premises, it was madness both surrounding the red carpet and even inside—every single person was shoving cameras in Drew''s face like some kind of zoo creature. If I were famous, I''d definitely be known as a giant b*tch because that''s gotta get annoying.\n\nBut that, uh, didn''t stop me from snapping some pics anyway—including one of Drew and her man Justin (Long—of <em>He''s Just Not That Into You</em> and the PC vs. MAC commercials). These photos are terrible quality so don''t judge... I know I''ll never be a paparazzi. But here they are:\n\n<!--more-->On the red carpet:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0522.JPG"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3292" title="IMG_0522" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0522-299x224.jpg" alt="IMG_0522" width="299" height="224" /></a>\n\nThe Dress (notice Juliette Lewis on the right):\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0536.JPG"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3294" title="IMG_0536" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0536-225x300.jpg" alt="IMG_0536" width="225" height="300" /></a>\n\nThe Embrace (awwww!):\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0538.JPG"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3295" title="IMG_0538" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0538-300x225.jpg" alt="IMG_0538" width="300" height="225" /></a>', 'TIFF Spotting: Drew Barrymore&#039;s Two-Toned Hair', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3281-revision', '', '', '2009-09-17 05:00:29', '2009-09-17 10:00:29', '', 3281, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3281-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18803, 1, '2009-09-16 05:00:11', '2009-09-16 10:00:11', 'You''ve heard of the expression "Business in the front, party in the back"—yes? (If not, take a gander at <a href="http://www.ratemymullet.com/" target="_blank">this here site</a> and you''ll get the picture.)\n\nWell, based on the hair and makeup at Derek Lam, it''s got a new interpretation: "Business on the top, party on the eyelids."\n\nAh yes, the ''80s are back—SO THEY TELL US. And yet, if you look at the hair, it says sweet, office-appropriate, almost ''40s-esque curls. What the devil is going on here?\n\nLet''s take a look at the full-body shot:<!--more-->\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dereklam_body.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3273" title="dereklam_body" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dereklam_body.jpg" alt="dereklam_body" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nTotally cute (although that''s a scandalously short little frock there). Now the close-up:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dereklam_face.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3274" title="dereklam_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dereklam_face.jpg" alt="dereklam_face" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nFirst off all, kudos for pushing the envelope with this crazy rainbow eye. I do totally respect that. Hey, it''s fashion!\n\nBUT. No woman in her right mind who is not (a) absolutely, flawlessly drop-dead gorgeous AND (b) under age 25 is going to be able to wear this. Ahhh fashion.\n\nSo how do we do this? We take inspiration. We wear one, at most two different eyeshadow colours. (Use three bright ones like the gal here and you''re entering Crazy Town.) <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/05/20/lise-watier-eye-shine-in-bleu-lagoon/" target="_blank">We swipe a touch of turquoise liner under our eyes</a>. We rock some mauve shadow from lash line to crease.\n\nAnd most importantly of all—we don''t wear much else on our face. (See? Even the makeup artists on this show knew enough to leave the lips and cheeks alone.)\n\nAs for the hair: it''s gorgeous, but I''m old school—I''d probably pair it with more traditional makeup instead of this rainbow action. Looks like it was moussed within an inch of its life, curled all over with a flat iron, teased and tousled and then pinned up. That''s all I''ve got.\n\n<em>Photos: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Rainbow Eyes at Derek Lam', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3272-revision', '', '', '2009-09-16 05:00:11', '2009-09-16 10:00:11', '', 3272, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3272-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18804, 1, '2009-09-15 09:43:01', '2009-09-15 14:43:01', 'I can still remember the day when white eye shadow finally clicked for me. See, I wasn''t a girl who grew up really experimenting with makeup—at least not outside the confines of my own home. Maybe it was just the university I went to, but if you so much as wore a skirt to class one day, you''d get weird looks from everyone. Crazy makeup? Definitely frowned upon.\n\nNot long after I graduated, I found myself in one of those nightclubs where the bathroom is like some magical oasis complete with makeup artist, hairstylist, etc. (More fun than being on the dance floor, in fact.) And this is where I first found out what white eye shadow can do for your eyes. It''s an old standby makeup artist trick: apply a dab at the inner corners of the eyes, and they''ll pop like crazy. I think I busted out that look every time I went out for the next three years.\n\nNow it''s nice to see a new twist on how to wear white shadow, at Donna Karan.<!--more-->\n\nHere''s the head to toe:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/donnakaran_body.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3267" title="donnakaran_body" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/donnakaran_body.jpg" alt="donnakaran_body" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nAnd the close-up:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/donnakaran_face.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3268" title="donnakaran_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/donnakaran_face.jpg" alt="donnakaran_face" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nIsn''t it cool to see such an opaque white all over the lid? (Well not all over—just from the lash line to the crease.) The grey dress would have looked lovely with a regular black liner, but the white is so much more modern and cool. It''s almost like a reverse 1960s eye, with the shadow sort of winged out at the outer corners. And true to form, doesn''t this make her eyes look all bright and wide awake?\n\nBest worn, of course, with not much else happening on the face—just great skin with some peachy-pink blush and maybe some lip balm.\n\nNot sure what, exactly, is happening with the hair—possibly a faux bob? I don''t love those, but I do like the smoothness and simplicity, which again keeps the focus on the eyes.\n\n<em>Photos: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Surprisingly Wearable White Shadow at Donna Karan', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3263-revision', '', '', '2009-09-15 09:43:01', '2009-09-15 14:43:01', '', 3263, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3263-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18805, 1, '2009-09-15 06:10:30', '2009-09-15 11:10:30', 'Since I started focusing on the beauty and health beats in my magazine writing, I don''t pretend to know much about fashion anymore. But I do know this: apparently seats at Alexander Wang''s show were some of the most coveted of the season.\n\n(Sad admission: I got that fact via <a href="http://laineygossip.com/Rachel_McAdams_sits_next_to_Anna_Wintour_at_Alexander_Wang_prompting_speculation_she_will_cover_Vogu.aspx?CatID=0&amp;CelID=0" target="_blank">Lainey Gossip</a>, who reports that our very own Rachel McAdams sat next to Anna Wintour. Apparently a cover may be in the works, to coincide with Rachel''s role in the upcoming <em>Sherlock Holmes</em> movie. Go Rachel!)\n\nI''m not going to comment on the clothes, since that''s not my thing, but I AM going to comment on the beauty look.<!--more-->\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/alexanderwang-body.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3255" title="alexanderwang-body" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/alexanderwang-body.jpg" alt="alexanderwang-body" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nNow, from this pic, everything looks pretty normal, right? (Well, aside from what looks like two triangular cut-outs that line up right under her, uh, nipples. But oops! I said I wasn''t going to comment on the fashion.)\n\nHere''s the close-up:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/alexanderwang-face.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3254" title="alexanderwang-face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/alexanderwang-face.jpg" alt="alexanderwang-face" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/benefit_speedbrow.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-3259" title="benefit_speedbrow" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/benefit_speedbrow-150x150.jpg" alt="benefit_speedbrow" width="150" height="150" /></a>Now I''m all for good eyebrow grooming, but this is taking the concept of an eyebrow brush too far, no? I suppose we can re-interpret this for the street by simply combing our brows upward with a nifty little product like <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P107406&amp;shouldPaginate=true&amp;categoryId=5333" target="_blank">Benefit''s Speed Brow</a>—I''d probably trim, though, if my brows started sticking up like this lady''s.\n\nThe rest of the makeup is really blah, but I''m sort of digging the hair. It''s likely achieved here with extensions, but if you''ve got hair that''s past your shoulders, you could do a slightly shorter version. I love the messiness of it, but maybe that''s because I wouldn''t need any hair products to get my hair to do this. Score!\n\n<em>Photos: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Crazy Brows, Slightly Less Crazy Hair at Alexander Wang', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3253-revision', '', '', '2009-09-15 06:10:30', '2009-09-15 11:10:30', '', 3253, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3253-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18806, 1, '2009-09-15 05:10:15', '2009-09-15 10:10:15', 'Boy, am I ever glad we''re not living in the early-noughties anymore. Don''t you look back at what we used to wear in 2003, 2004, and think—God, how tacky? One of my biggest pet hates is all that shimmer and glitter we used to wear. As in, lips, cheeks <em>and</em> eyes—and not tiny little shimmer fragments, these were like giant crystals! Paired with those J.Lo-style fake tans and bleached-out blonde hair, who did we think we were, Vegas showgirls?\n\n(I hope you know what I''m talking about... otherwise, if that was just me, then this is pretty embarrassing.)\n\nOf course, a touch—just a TOUCH—of shine is nice. It''s pretty. It makes your skin glow, your lips look 22.47% bigger*, and shaves AT LEAST five years off your age*.\n\n*Totally accurate statistics, of course.\n\nMay I present to you Shine Done Right? <!--more-->This is from Carolina Herrera the other day. Here''s the head to toe:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/carolinaherrera-body.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3244" title="carolinaherrera-body" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/carolinaherrera-body.jpg" alt="carolinaherrera-body" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nAnd here''s the close-up:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/carolinaherrera-face.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3245" title="carolinaherrera-face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/carolinaherrera-face.jpg" alt="carolinaherrera-face" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nGorgeous, right?\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior_eyeshowbeige.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-3248" title="dior_eyeshowbeige" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior_eyeshowbeige-150x150.jpg" alt="dior_eyeshowbeige" width="150" height="150" /></a>This is totally achievable at home. Looks like two different shades of shimmery shadow—one a soft brown for contouring the lid and then a white one for around the inner corners. I LOVE how the shimmer is extended all the way up the lid—something I often do with <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P177722&amp;categoryId=B70" target="_blank">this product from Dior</a> (in beige), which I can''t recommend enough. Notice the subtle black, slightly winged-out eyeliner on the upper lash line.\n\nI like how the lips look moist but not glossy. (I''m kinda over that super-high shine gloss look now anyway.) Probably done with a creamy, semi-matte lipstick, blotted a few times.\n\nAs for hair—it needs to be like this, just pulled back simply. With all the shine happening on the eye, big hair would just be too much.\n\n<em>Photos: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Subtle Shine at Carolina Herrera', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3243-revision', '', '', '2009-09-15 05:10:15', '2009-09-15 10:10:15', '', 3243, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3243-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18807, 1, '2009-09-15 05:00:01', '2009-09-15 10:00:01', 'As if it''s not enough of a lifestyle adjustment when the calendar flips from August to September (don''t tell me people ever outgrow that "back to school" feeling)—we''ve got TIFF and New York Fashion Week (technical name: <a href="http://www.mbfashionweek.com/newyork/" target="_blank">Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week</a>) to contend with as well! (TIFF, of course, is short for <a href="http://www.tiff.net/default.aspx" target="_blank">Toronto International Film Festival</a>, which continues until the 19th. And if you''re in need of hair help for a festival soiree, may I send you to <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/10/going-to-a-tiff-party-get-red-carpet-ready-hair/" target="_blank">this post for tips from worldSALON''s Brian Phillips</a>?)\n\nWhile TIFF is all about celeb spotting, Fashion Week is a bit more exciting, at least from a beauty point of view, because we get a sneak peek at what hairstyle, nail polish colour and eye shadow we''ll all be wearing six months from now. So for the next few days, I''ll be posting some of my favourite Fashion Week looks. DO try these at home. (And isn''t it great that you can wear this stuff now, as opposed to waiting until spring 2010 to wear the clothes? Another reason I love beauty.)\n\nI''ll be keeping my eye out for TIFF beauty pics too. (I did end up making it out to a couple of shindigs, most notably the premiere of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1172233/" target="_blank"><em>Whip It</em></a>, where Drew Barrymore sported a most unusual two-toned hairdo. Stay tuned for photos! And definitely see the movie when it comes out in October—you''ll love it.)\n\nLet''s get inspired to try some new looks this fall!', 'Beauty Trendspotting: TIFF and NYFW', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3236-revision', '', '', '2009-09-15 05:00:01', '2009-09-15 10:00:01', '', 3236, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3236-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18808, 1, '2009-09-14 05:39:37', '2009-09-14 09:39:37', 'When I read about <a href="http://www.sulabeauty.com/content/paint-and-peel" target="_blank">Sula''s Paint &amp; Peel Polish</a> over at <a href="http://www.sugarshockbeauty.com/2009/08/quick-change-artist-sula-paint-and-peel.html" target="_blank">SugarShock</a>, I KNEW I had to try it. The concept is simple: safe, water-based nail polish that peels right off—no remover required. Yes, I''m having another "Why Didn''t I Think of This First?" beauty moment.\n\nSee, the folks at <a href="http://www.sulabeauty.com/content/home" target="_blank">Sula</a> are smart. Not a big surprise, actually, since the Toronto-based company is headed up by none other than perfumer <a href="http://www.susannelang.com/" target="_blank">Susanne Lang</a>, whose eponymous mix-and-match scents I count amongst my favourites. (And who I hope, if she''s reading this, might consider launching a similarly-minded eco-friendly fragrance sometime soon, since Sula''s eau de parfums aren''t organic. Please, Susanne?)\n\nBut back to nail polish, and why Ms. Lang is SMART. I''ve been known to (A) be lazy, (B) have an obsession with toxic substances in my beauty products, and (C) neurotically pick at my nail polish until it flakes off, leaving unattractive chips. This stuff satisfies me on all three counts. On first brush, it smells strangely like the white glue kids across Canada are probably spreading over their art projects this week, but no matter. It dries REALLY quickly and to me, seemed much easier to work with than its mainstream nail polish cousins.\n\nIt''s also free of the "big three" nail polish chemicals—formadelhyde, toluene and phthalates. The fun part, of course, is the peeling. SO satisfying—and how great is it that you''re not taking off the upper layer of your nail in the process?\n\nOne caveat: it doesn''t last a long time, especially if you like to shampoo daily. (I applied it on a Saturday afternoon, and it was half-peeled off when I came out of the shower Sunday morning. I''m guessing the formula doesn''t agree with hot water or scrubbing action.) However, keep in mind that I tried it on bare nails, and it''s supposed to work better if you layer it on top of their <a href="http://www.sulabeauty.com/content/metallic-top-base-coat" target="_blank">base coat</a> and under their <a href="http://www.sulabeauty.com/content/permanent-top-coat" target="_blank">top coat</a> (just like normal polish).\n\nNot crazy about the <a href="http://www.sulabeauty.com/catalog/12/paint_peel_trend_collection" target="_blank">fall colour collection</a>—it features mostly blues and greens, and I''m more of a classic pink girl—but I''m liking the look of <a href="http://www.sulabeauty.com/content/modern-mauve" target="_blank">Modern Mauve</a>, <a href="http://www.sulabeauty.com/content/crimson-red" target="_blank">Crimson Red</a> and <a href="http://www.sulabeauty.com/content/perfect-pink" target="_blank">Perfect Pink</a> (pictured).\n\n<em>$9 each at select boutiques across Canada (see <a href="http://www.sulabeauty.com/content/where-find-sula-products" target="_blank">here</a> for list).</em>', 'Product review: Sula Nail Polish', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3223-revision', '', '', '2009-09-14 05:39:37', '2009-09-14 09:39:37', '', 3223, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3223-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18809, 1, '2009-09-11 05:55:19', '2009-09-11 09:55:19', 'What''s that you say? You don''t want to channel Heather Graham, like EVER?\n\nOkay, let me explain. You see, I was sent this lip gloss (<a href="http://well.ca/beauty/products/loreal-paris-infallible-never-fail_13334.html?AFFID=BEAUTY" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Infallible Never Fail Plumping Lipgloss</a>, to be exact) and it immediately reminded me of her. It''s bright red and super glossy, and all I could think of was this picture (circa her <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118749/" target="_blank"><em>Boogie Nights</em></a> era), where she does the over-the-top, wide-eyed doll-face look SO VERY WELL.<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/loreal_infallible.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2621" title="loreal_infallible" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/loreal_infallible.jpg" alt="loreal_infallible" width="85" height="210" /></a>\n\nIt''s not for everyone, but I kind of love it. Because you can go on for weeks and weeks with your plain Jane neutral lip and beige eyeshadow and subtle blush, and it''s all so very BORING after a while. Then along comes Heather, all big eyes and lips and hair, and it''s FUN. (Pair all that with a red bustier dress, however, and you might get a tad more attention than you were looking for.)\n\nMaybe I also like this look because I share this quality with Heather where sexy just comes across as doll-like (which is actually fine by me). Some people put on a red lip and it''s like, whoa—too hot to handle! Me? I put it on and look like one of the kids on <a href="http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/toddlers-tiaras/about-toddlers-and-tiaras.html" target="_blank">Toddlers and Tiaras</a>.\n\nSo this lip gloss, well, it''s just a suggestion. A $13.95 suggestion. (It plumps your lips for six hours, too!) Because who said beauty has to be so darn serious all the time?', 'For days when you want to channel Heather Graham', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3198-revision', '', '', '2009-09-11 05:55:19', '2009-09-11 09:55:19', '', 3198, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3198-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(18810, 1, '2009-09-10 05:24:14', '2009-09-10 09:24:14', '<a href="http://www.tiff08.ca/default.aspx" target="_blank">Toronto''s International Film Festival</a> (affectionately known as TIFF for short) kicks off today, with George Clooney and Oprah Winfrey leading the star-studded guest list. (Other attendees include Penelope Cruz, Naomi Watts, Clive Owen, Colin Firth, Ewan McGregor, Jennifer Garner, Colin Farrell and Drew Barrymore. Yowza!)\n\nTIFF parties are funny. I skipped them last year—possibly because the more I''m exposed to this stuff, the more I want to have a beer, at a pub, in my jeans—but back when I was a newly minted magazine editor, they were can''t-miss events on my September social calendar. Basically, they remind me of lunching at <a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/losangeles/D40894.html" target="_blank">The Ivy</a>: you might as well be chopped liver because everybody''s looking slightly past your shoulder to clock the celebs shuffling through enroute to the VIP area.\n\nOf course, like most formal events, getting ready is the <em>real</em> fun part. Am I right? It''s an excuse to play with your hair, try out new makeup, etc. And with that in mind—whether you''re going to a TIFF party or not—I thought you''d enjoy this how-to video from <a href="http://world.ca/" target="_blank">worldSALON</a>''s Brian Phillips. (As you may know, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/24/looking-for-a-new-colourist-torontos-worldsalon-rocked-my-world/" target="_blank">I''m a big fan of worldSALON and their colouring techniques</a>.) Here, Brian uses salt spray and a neat twisty technique to achieve a gorgeous updo, but if you did this, your hair would look equally stunning even if you left it down.\n\n<object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="480" height="295" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZOAwyWQ_Xm8&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZOAwyWQ_Xm8&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>', 'Going to a TIFF party? Get red carpet-ready hair', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3190-revision', '', '', '2009-09-10 05:24:14', '2009-09-10 09:24:14', '', 3190, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3190-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18811, 1, '2009-09-09 05:00:11', '2009-09-09 09:00:11', 'Asking a beauty editor to choose her favourite makeup brand is like asking a mother to pick her favourite child: impossible. But if I could only use one brand of makeup for the rest of my life, Guerlain would definitely be among the top five contenders.\n\nThis fall''s collection is called "Beauté Slave"—that''s French for Slavic Beauty. And it''s gorge. Natalia Vodianova is the face, and I''m loving this whole Russian doll look: the rosy cheeks, the undone hair, the floral tapestries. Makes me want to ditch my minimalist black and welcome fall with a floor-sweeping gypsy dress.\n\nHere''s the full scoop. (Hint: if you can only pick one thing from this collection, make it the pretty Russian Doll cream blush or the KissKiss Baby tinted lip balm. The eyeshadows are just too pretty for me to bear messing up with a makeup brush...)<!--more-->\n<table border="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_volga-princess.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3137" title="guerlain_volga princess" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_volga-princess.jpg" alt="guerlain_volga princess" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml;jsessionid=VXLUKBDKSHHECCV0KRRQ5UQ?id=P243233&amp;categoryId=C7992&amp;shouldPaginate=true" target="_blank">Guerlain Volga Princess Eyes and Lips Palette</a></td>\n<td>$75</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_ombre-eclat-in-tsarina2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3141" title="guerlain_ombre eclat in tsarina" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_ombre-eclat-in-tsarina2.jpg" alt="guerlain_ombre eclat in tsarina" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P243235&amp;categoryId=C12214" target="_blank">Guerlain Ombre Éclat 4 Shades Eyeshadow</a> in Tsarina</td>\n<td>$62</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_russian-doll.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3138" title="guerlain_russian doll" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_russian-doll.jpg" alt="guerlain_russian doll" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P243234&amp;categoryId=RPYMAL&amp;shouldPaginate=true" target="_blank">Guerlain Russian Doll Radiant Blush</a> (Limited Edition)</td>\n<td>$45</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_kisskissbaby.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3144" title="guerlain_kisskissbaby" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_kisskissbaby.jpg" alt="guerlain_kisskissbaby" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P243203&amp;shouldPaginate=true&amp;categoryId=1132" target="_blank">Guerlain KissKiss Baby Lipstick</a> (Tinted Lip Balm) in Cristal Nude, Red Nude, Honey Nude, Rosewood Nude, Romantic Nude and Rosy Nude</td>\n<td>$35 each</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_rouge-g.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3145" title="guerlain_rouge g" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_rouge-g.jpg" alt="guerlain_rouge g" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P236400&amp;categoryId=C12214" target="_blank">Guerlain Rouge G de Guerlain Jewel Lipstick Compact</a> in Giovanna and Graziella</td>\n<td>$48 each</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_le2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3142" title="guerlain_le2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_le2.jpg" alt="guerlain_le2" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P204735&amp;shouldPaginate=true&amp;categoryId=1132" target="_blank">Guerlain Le 2 de Guerlain Mascara</a> in Nuit 2 Bohème (Intense Plum)</td>\n<td>$37</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_retractable-eye-pencil.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3143" title="guerlain_retractable eye pencil" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_retractable-eye-pencil.jpg" alt="guerlain_retractable eye pencil" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P243232&amp;shouldPaginate=true&amp;categoryId=1132" target="_blank">Guerlain Retractable Eye Pencil</a> in Gold, Silver, and Bohemian</td>\n<td>$30 each</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\nAt Guerlain Boutiques, Holt Renfrew, Ogilvy, The Bay, Sears, Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora stores across Canada.', 'Out now: Guerlain &quot;Beauté Slave&quot; Fall Makeup Collection', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3135-revision', '', '', '2009-09-09 05:00:11', '2009-09-09 09:00:11', '', 3135, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3135-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18812, 1, '2009-09-07 05:52:49', '2009-09-07 09:52:49', 'If you spend a lot of time in the beauty blogosphere, you''ve probably heard inklings about a new concept: <strong>members-only online</strong> <strong>beauty sales</strong>. (Not to be confused, <a href="http://iheartbeauty-katherine.blogspot.com/2009/09/who-is-fairest.html" target="_blank">as I Heart Beauty''s Katherine pointed out</a>, with the magazine beauty sale, which is a nightmare of epic proportions. As any beauty staffer will attest, offering up Dior and Chanel makeup at $1 apiece—with proceeds going to charity—seems to bring out the worst in humankind.)\n\nPrivate sales have existed for a while now in fashion (<a href="http://www.ruelala.com/" target="_blank">RueLaLa</a> and <a href="http://www.glamlist.com/" target="_blank">GlamList</a> are two examples) but not in beauty—until now. Just launched last week, <a href="http://www.thefairest.com/DefaultT1.aspx" target="_blank">The Fairest</a> hosts 24 to 48-hour-long sales featuring brands like Jurlique, Tarte and Butter London at up to 75 percent off. Although they don''t currently ship outside of the U.S., <a href="http://www.temptalia.com/the-fairest-private-sample-sale-launches" target="_blank">my sources tell me</a> they should be offering this service very soon. In the meantime, check out <a href="http://blog.thefairest.com/" target="_blank">Who''s the Fairest?</a>, the site''s daily beauty blog (headed up by beauty blogger extraordinaire <a href="http://jolienadine.com/index.html" target="_blank">Nadine Jolie</a>).\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/theskinny.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3184" title="theskinny" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/theskinny-300x228.jpg" alt="theskinny" width="300" height="228" /></a><a href="http://shoptheskinny.com/" target="_blank">The Skinny</a> is another new site, set to launch in October. Their angle is all about skin: they''ll be offering  up to 75 percent off on skincare brands like Perricone MD, Lisa Hoffman Beauty, 100% Pure, International Orange, Dermaquest and Organic Apoteke. They''ll give you advice on picking the right products, too, with educational videos and personalized recommendations. Like The Fairest, The Skinny doesn''t ship to Canada—YET. (But it''s definitely in their short-term plans to start doing so.) Until then, you can still <a href="http://shoptheskinny.com/" target="_blank">sign up</a> for the chance to win some amazing product giveaways (which Canadians are absolutely eligible to win!) and of course, get access to their educational videos.', 'New retail concept: The online beauty sale', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3182-revision', '', '', '2009-09-07 05:52:49', '2009-09-07 09:52:49', '', 3182, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3182-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18813, 1, '2009-09-04 05:37:54', '2009-09-04 09:37:54', 'I''m thinking the answer is no. But not so fast—let''s just say you''ve got money to burn. What could possibly justify the kind of price tag attached to Sisley''s Supremÿa at Night (which is just launching now at Holt Renfrew)?\n\nWell, first of all, let me say that Sisley makes EXCELLENT products. Always high quality and the owners get really involved right down to the smallest details. (They''re also one of the few beauty companies that haven''t been snapped up by one of the Grand Poobahs of the beauty biz, i.e. L''Oréal, Estée Lauder or P&amp;G... which probably explains a few things.)\n\nSo what makes this cream worth $850? Something called Phyto-Complex LC 12, which is supposed to be a "longevity complex." The complex contains four active botanicals that are supposed to extend the lifespan of skin cells. (Sound familiar? I just blogged about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/02/next-big-skincare-thing-sirtuins/" target="_blank">the trend towards sirtuins in skincare</a>, and although I''m not completely certain this is what Sisley is talking about here, it seems to be along the same lines.)\n\nThe other compelling thing about this product is that it''s supposed to feel like a cream, but acts as powerfully as a serum. Quick lesson on textures: serums, because they''re thinner and lipid-based, can typically handle a higher percentage of active ingredients than can be added to creams. So Sisley has, apparently, managed some scientific feat with this one in order to get lots of actives infused within a cream texture.\n\nWhat''s a little disappointing to my geeky beauty brain is that the results were spectacular—but they were on lab cultures ("skin tissue explants"), not actual living, breathing, human females. In the lab, this product was able to double the life of the skin cells. Will it do that on your face? That''s the <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">million dollar</span> $850 question.\n\nStill, if this is anything like the rest of Sisley''s skincare line, I have no doubt that it''s amazing and WILL give you a firmer, smoother and more luminous look—even if your skin cells don''t shave off half their age.\n\nAvailable now at Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.', 'Would you pay $850 for a night cream?', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3169-revision', '', '', '2009-09-04 05:37:54', '2009-09-04 09:37:54', '', 3169, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3169-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18814, 1, '2009-09-03 05:00:42', '2009-09-03 10:00:42', 'The other day, I wrote about how there''s usually <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/26/the-nail-polish-every-beauty-editor-will-be-wearing-this-fall/" target="_blank">a Nail Colour of the Moment that defines each fall season</a> (hint: this year, it''s grey). Well, hold that thought because it has another application: skincare.\n\nNo, I don''t mean it''s suddenly <em>de rigeur</em> to have a grey pallor—I mean that skincare (specifically <em>anti-aging</em> skincare) goes through trends too. It''s just a bit slower than makeup.\n\nFor as long as I can remember, the focus has been on wrinkles as enemy number one. And that hasn''t changed. But a couple of years ago, there was the whole even skin tone thing (a trend that first came about with <a href="http://olaydefinity.ca/" target="_blank">Olay''s Definity line</a>, and continues to this day).\n\nAnd now, the issue that needs fixing is sagging. Listen up, because here are the key words you''ll be seeing on skincare products this fall and beyond: LIFT, PLUMP, FIRM, SCULPT, REBUILD.\n\nAfter the jump, details on the latest lifting lotions and potions.<!--more-->\n<table border="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-ultra-correction_day-cream.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3111" title="chanel ultra correction_day cream" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-ultra-correction_day-cream.jpg" alt="chanel ultra correction_day cream" width="150" height="203" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-skin-care-precision-anti-wrinkle-firming-ultra-correction-lift-lifting-firming-day-cream-spf-15-/product/SKPRE5F8" target="_blank">Chanel Ultra Correction Lift Lifting Firming Day Cream SPF 15</a></td>\n<td>$176 for 50 g</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-ultra-correction_day-fluid.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3108" title="chanel ultra correction_day fluid" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-ultra-correction_day-fluid.jpg" alt="chanel ultra correction_day fluid" width="195" height="245" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-skin-care-precision-anti-wrinkle-firming-ultra-correction-lift-lifting-firming-day-fluid-spf-15-/product/SKPRE5F7" target="_blank">Chanel Ultra Correction Lift Lifting Firming Day Fluid SPF 15</a></td>\n<td>$176 for 50 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-ultra-correction_concentrate.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3109" title="chanel ultra correction_concentrate" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-ultra-correction_concentrate.jpg" alt="chanel ultra correction_concentrate" width="195" height="245" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-skin-care-precision-anti-wrinkle-firming-ultra-correction-lift-sculpting-firming-concentrate-/product/SKPRE5F6" target="_blank">Chanel Ultra Correction Lift Sculpting Firming Concentrate</a></td>\n<td>$200 for 30 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-ultra-correction_night.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3110" title="chanel ultra correction_night" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-ultra-correction_night.jpg" alt="chanel ultra correction_night" width="195" height="245" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-skin-care-precision-anti-wrinkle-firming-ultra-correction-lift-ultra-firming-night-cream-/product/SKPRE5FB" target="_blank">Chanel Ultra Correction Lift Ultra Firming Night Cream</a></td>\n<td>$180 for 50 g</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_lifter1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3105" title="lancome_lifter" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_lifter1.jpg" alt="lancome_lifter" width="180" height="180" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/catalog/product1.aspx?prdcode=090323&amp;CategoryCode=AXESkincare^F1_Smoothing^F2_Smo_AntiWrinckle^F3_Smo_Ant_Day&amp;vname=name&amp;" target="_blank">Lancôme Rénergie Microlift R.A.R.E. Intense Repositioning Lifter</a></td>\n<td>$115 for 24 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_liftereye1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3106" title="lancome_liftereye" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_liftereye1.jpg" alt="lancome_liftereye" width="180" height="180" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/catalog/product1.aspx?prdcode=090343&amp;CategoryCode=AXESkincare^F1_Smoothing^F2_Smo_AntiWrinckle^F3_Smo_Ant_Day&amp;vname=name&amp;" target="_blank">Lancôme Rénergie Microlift R.A.R.E. Intense Repositioning Eye Lifter</a></td>\n<td>$80 for 15 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/elizabeth-arden_plump-perfect-moisture-cream.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3103" title="elizabeth arden_plump perfect moisture cream" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/elizabeth-arden_plump-perfect-moisture-cream.jpg" alt="elizabeth arden_plump perfect moisture cream" width="300" height="300" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://shop.elizabetharden.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3633656&amp;cp=2779948" target="_blank">Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift and Firm Moisture Cream SPF 30</a></td>\n<td>$80 for 49 g</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/elizabeth-arden_plump-perfect-moisture-lotion.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3104" title="elizabeth arden_plump perfect moisture lotion" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/elizabeth-arden_plump-perfect-moisture-lotion.jpg" alt="elizabeth arden_plump perfect moisture lotion" width="250" height="400" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://shop.elizabetharden.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3633655&amp;cp=2779911&amp;parentPage=family" target="_blank">Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift and Firm Moisture Lotion SPF 30</a></td>\n<td>$80 for 50 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nivea_day1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3100" title="nivea_day" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nivea_day1.jpg" alt="nivea_day" width="212" height="202" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://well.ca/products/nivea-visage-expert-lift-day-care_13764.html?AFFID=BEAUTY" target="_blank">Nivea Visage Expert Lift Day Care</a></td>\n<td>$27.99 for 50 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nivea_night1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3101" title="nivea_night" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nivea_night1.jpg" alt="nivea_night" width="212" height="204" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://well.ca/products/nivea-visage-expert-lift-night-care_13767.html?affid=BEAUTY" target="_blank">Nivea Visage Expert Lift Night Care</a></td>\n<td>$27.99 for 50 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nivea_eye1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3102" title="nivea_eye" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nivea_eye1.jpg" alt="nivea_eye" width="191" height="317" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://well.ca/products/nivea-visage-expert-lift-eye-care_13765.html?affid=BEAUTY" target="_blank">Nivea Visage Expert Lift Eye Care</a></td>\n<td>$27.99 for 15 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/olay_superstructure.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3099" title="olay_superstructure" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/olay_superstructure.jpg" alt="olay_superstructure" width="245" height="315" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.olay.com/boutique/regenerist/products/re1031?tab=ingrelist" target="_blank">Olay Regenerist Superstructure Cream SPF 25</a></td>\n<td>$39.99 for 50 mL</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>', 'Trend alert: Firming skincare products', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3098-revision', '', '', '2009-09-03 05:00:42', '2009-09-03 10:00:42', '', 3098, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3098-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18815, 1, '2009-09-02 06:00:46', '2009-09-02 10:00:46', '<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/LO-MMS3_Gallery_Joan_0732.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3120" title="LO MMS3_Gallery_Joan_0732" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/LO-MMS3_Gallery_Joan_0732.jpg" alt="LO MMS3_Gallery_Joan_0732" width="440" height="330" /></a></p>\n\nGosh, that''s a mouthful, no? Too much alliteration this early in the morning.\n\nAnyhoo, just wanted to share a little treat M.A.C sent me—a Q&amp;A with Lana Horochowski, the head of the makeup department for the cast of <em>Mad Men</em>. (We''re all a little bit obsessed with <em>Mad Men</em> these days in the beauty world.) <span style="font-size: small;">Enjoy!</span><!--more-->\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Q: You’re the new department head at <em>Mad Men</em> for Season 3. Will you be making any changes to any character''s makeup?</strong></span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: Since we are moving a little forward into the future, we have changed up the color palette for each character to go along with the time period. </span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Q: When you were preparing for this season, did you do any research for inspiration?  If so, what most inspired you?</strong></span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: Weeks and weeks of meetings and research. I love looking through the old magazines. They are a great reference and a huge source of inspiration; however, we do try to keep the characters looking like real people that do their own makeup and not like movie stars with a makeup artist standing by. Magazines and old movies are a great guideline for a basic look and color selection. </span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/LO-MMS3_Gallery_Betty_0122.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3123" title="LO MMS3_Gallery_Betty_0122" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/LO-MMS3_Gallery_Betty_0122.jpg" alt="LO MMS3_Gallery_Betty_0122" width="300" height="225" /></a>Q: How would you describe the looks of each one of the characters?  How do they differ?</strong></span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: Joan Holloway- always put together, very sassy and sexy</span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">Betty Draper- although she is a housewife she is an ex model, so her makeup is clean but very current for the period</span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">Peggy Olson- Peggy is a young and fresh faced business woman of that period, she is a very clean natural makeup </span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Q: What are your key products for creating the makeup looks for the main female characters?</strong></span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: Joan Holloway- We do a heavier eye on Christina, so the key products would be eyeliner and strip lashes.</span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">Betty Draper- Betty has two distinct looks, her at home look and her going out/evening look. For home she is very natural, basically a sheer foundation, think black eyeliner and mascara. Evening Betty goes a little thicker on the liner and a brighter lipstick, but aalways coordinated with her clothing.</span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">Peggy Olson- Since the key to Peggy’s look is to appear as though she is wearing no makeup, a great foundation is super important.  Also, a natural cheek and lip stain is applied to give her a little color. </span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac_vegasvolt.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3130" title="mac_vegasvolt" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac_vegasvolt.jpg" alt="mac_vegasvolt" width="140" height="200" /></a>Q: What are your favorite M·A·C products for each character?</strong></span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: Joan Holloway- Cream Colour Base in Virgin Isle, Fluidline in Blacktrack and Rich Ground, brown and black, and Eye Shadow in Soft Brown.</span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">Betty Draper- Cream Colour Base in Virgin Isle, Blushcreme in Posey, and <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.ca/templates/products/sp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY15113&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD1439" target="_blank">Lipsticks in Vegas Volt</a>, Lip Pencil in Redd and Cherry</span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">Peggy Olson- Eye Shadow in Orb, Vanilla, and Soft Brown and Blot Powder </span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/LO-MMS3_Gallery_Peggy_0851.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3125" title="LO MMS3_Gallery_Peggy_0851" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/LO-MMS3_Gallery_Peggy_0851.jpg" alt="LO MMS3_Gallery_Peggy_0851" width="300" height="225" /></a>Q: Everyone always notices the lips on the show, but brows seem to play a very important part to the look.</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Can you talk about the brows on the show?</strong></span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: Women of the 60''s had a stricter code of style and etiquette, so people tended to follow the trends closer to the book.  Nowadays, women have a variety of different brow styles so we are constantly tweezing, shaping, and filling the brows to recreate the look of the period. </span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-false-eyelashes.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3129" title="mac-false-eyelashes" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-false-eyelashes.jpg" alt="mac-false-eyelashes" width="360" height="460" /></a>Q:</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Each character has the most perfect lashes framing her eyes.  What are your favorite lashes to use to get that perfectly plump line of lashes?</strong></span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: We love the <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.ca/templates/products/mp.tmpl?ngextredir=1&amp;CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY15100" target="_blank">M·A·C individual lashes as well as the traditional strip lashes</a>.</span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Q: Do you collaborate with the hair and costume departments when coming up with a look?</strong></span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: Absolutely!  We have at least three meetings per episode to create the look as a unit. I could not do this show without Lucia Mace (hair), Janie Bryant (costumes), and my fabulous key Ron Pipes! </span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Q: There seems to be a lot of making out on the show, how many times do you have to redo those red lips?  Does it get messy?</strong></span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: We do what we can to seal the lip color, but we still have to go in every take to perform a minor clean up. </span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac_fluidline.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3128" title="mac_fluidline" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac_fluidline.jpg" alt="mac_fluidline" width="150" height="150" /></a>Q: What can real women take away from the show’s look and incorporate into their everyday look?</strong></span>\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: Well, a great start would be lining the top lash line only with a gel liner like <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT151&amp;PRODUCT_ID=898" target="_blank">M·A·C Fluidline</a>.  We love this product for recreating the perfect 60''s eye.  Also, replacing gloss and sheer or shimmer lipsticks with matte reds, bright pinks, and corals help create a more retro look.  Lastly, instead of a powder blush try using creme in pinks and corals to create a flushed looking cheek.  For evening, strip lashes are always a bonus.</span>', 'Mad Men makeup from M.A.C', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3118-revision', '', '', '2009-09-02 06:00:46', '2009-09-02 10:00:46', '', 3118, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3118-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18816, 1, '2009-09-02 05:00:11', '2009-09-02 09:00:11', 'After churning out beauty features for a few years now, I''ve developed the bad habit of over-using certain expressions. One of those is "<strong>turn back the clock</strong>"—a rather clichéd turn of phrase I tend to employ when writing anti-aging or skincare stories.\n\nBut what if you actually COULD turn back the clock, really? That''s the Next Big Thing happening in skincare right now—I kid you not.\n\nThe concept is called sirtuin technology, and in layman''s terms, here''s what it''s about:<!--more-->\n\nOur bodies naturally produce these tiny enzymes called sirtuins. When the sirtuins are stimulated—by particular skincare ingredients, such as resveratrol—the process can actually lengthen the lifespan of our skin cells.\n\nAwesome, right?\n\nWell, maybe. I wrote a feature on this a few months back, and according to one top Canadian derm I interviewed, the jury''s still out on how deeply these products can penetrate. So, yes, sirtuin technology DOES inhibit the aging process in theory—but by how much isn''t yet clear.\n\nBeauty hype or beauty breakthrough? I''ll let you be the judge. (And check out <a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/03/01/is-avon-anew-ultimate-with-sirtuin-technology-an-antiaging-breakthrough/" target="_blank">this post</a> over at <a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/" target="_blank">The Beauty Brains</a>. The Brains aren''t convinced of sirtuins'' efficacy, but commenters report good results from these products.)\n\nFor your consideration, here are a few of the latest sirtuin-based skincare products:\n<table border="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/estee_time-zone-eye.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3089" title="estee_time zone eye" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/estee_time-zone-eye.jpg" alt="estee_time zone eye" width="311" height="311" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT987&amp;PRODUCT_ID=6504" target="_blank">Estée Lauder Time Zone Anti-Line/Wrinkle Eye Creme</a></td>\n<td>$50 for 15 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/clinique_youth-surge-age-decelerating-moisturizer.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3090" title="clinique_youth surge age decelerating moisturizer" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/clinique_youth-surge-age-decelerating-moisturizer.jpg" alt="clinique_youth surge age decelerating moisturizer" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.clinique.ca/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY4914&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD7096" target="_blank">Clinique Youth Surge SPF 15 Age Decelerating Moisturizer </a></td>\n<td>$58.50 for 50 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/avon_ultimate-anew-night.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3091" title="avon_ultimate anew night" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/avon_ultimate-anew-night.gif" alt="avon_ultimate anew night" width="185" height="195" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://shop.avon.ca/avonshop_en/default.asp?rep_phone=&amp;rep_email=&amp;newdept=&amp;s=EN_GGL_BR&amp;c=iProspect&amp;otc=avon_anew&amp;level1_id=1&amp;level2_id=6&amp;pdept_id=22" target="_blank">Avon Anew Ultimate Age Defying Night Cream</a></td>\n<td>$39 for 50 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ren_sirtuin-phytohormone.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3092" title="ren_sirtuin phytohormone" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ren_sirtuin-phytohormone.jpg" alt="ren_sirtuin phytohormone" width="106" height="360" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.renskincare.com/product-REN-Sirtuin-Phytohormone-Replenishing-Cream-%E2%80%93-mature-skin-31131.htm" target="_blank">REN Sirtuin Phytohormone Replenishing Cream</a></td>\n<td></td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>', 'Next big skincare thing: Sirtuins', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3088-revision', '', '', '2009-09-02 05:00:11', '2009-09-02 09:00:11', '', 3088, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3088-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18817, 1, '2009-09-01 13:16:33', '2009-09-01 17:16:33', 'Maybe I''m an idiot, because after attempting to use sulfate-free shampoos, oh, I don''t know—a dozen times?—I never could figure out the big deal about them... let alone why they were allowed on store shelves.\n\nLet me explain: sulfates are bad in that they can strip colour from your hair. But they''re also a good thing because they produce the lather which—duh—helps spreads the product around and gets your scalp clean. Now I know all these new, sulfate-free shampoos say they contain other types of surfactants that do the job, but when I used them, my hair just did NOT feel clean. And really, that''s the point of this whole process, yes?\n\nAnyway, I FINALLY figured out why these puppies weren''t working for me. <!--more-->\n<h2>How to Use Sulfate-Free Shampoos</h2>\nYou have to wash twice! Yes, it''s a bit wasteful, but you only need a small amount for the first application. Work it through your scalp, not your ends (and don''t worry that it''s not lathering). Rinse, then  apply a bit more shampoo—you can use a more generous size this time. The second application should lather up nicely, leaving your scalp squeaky clean, just like normal shampoo (but better).\n<p style="text-align: left;">I''ve yet to find a scientific explanation for this double-shampoo method through extensive Google searching, but so what? It works. (Who knows, maybe it''s similar to the <a href="http://beaut.ie/blog/?p=2256" target="_blank">double-cleansing theory</a> put forth by Dermalogica when they launched <a href="http://www.dermalogica.com/ca/products.html#/products/product-use/cleansers/precleanse" target="_blank">PreCleanse</a>.)</p>\n\n<h2 style="text-align: left;">The Best Sulfate-Free Shampoos</h2>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Wondering which shampoos are sulfate-free? Here are the top ones I''ve tried:</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_sunflowershampoo.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3075" title="kiehls_sunflowershampoo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_sunflowershampoo.jpg" alt="Kiehl''s Sunflower Color Preserving Shampoo" width="220" height="350" /></a><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/hair/concern/sunflower-oil-color-preserving-shampoo.htm" target="_blank">Kiehl''s Sunflower Color Preserving Shampoo</a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">$25.50 for 250 mL</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/johnmasters_evening-primrose-shampoo.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3076" title="johnmasters_evening primrose shampoo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/johnmasters_evening-primrose-shampoo.jpg" alt="John Masters Organics Evening Primrose Shampoo for Dry Hair" width="113" height="435" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.johnmasters.ca/dhs.htm" target="_blank">John Masters Organics Evening Primrose Shampoo for Dry Hair</a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">$22.50 for 250 mL</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/david-babaii_hydrating-shampoo.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3077" title="david babaii_hydrating shampoo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/david-babaii_hydrating-shampoo.jpg" alt="David Babaii for WildAid Hydrating Moisturizing Shampoo" width="300" height="300" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.db4wildaid.com/product.aspx?id=99&amp;bag=add" target="_blank">David Babaii for WildAid Hydrating Moisturizing Shampoo</a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">$15.95 for 400 mL</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/loreal-everpure_volume-shampoo.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3078" title="loreal everpure_volume shampoo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/loreal-everpure_volume-shampoo.jpg" alt="L''Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Volume Shampoo" width="305" height="262" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://well.ca/products/loreal-paris-hair-expertise_10033.html?affid=BEAUTY" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Volume Shampoo</a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">$10.99 for 250 mL</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/moroccanoil_shampoo.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3085" title="moroccanoil_shampoo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/moroccanoil_shampoo.gif" alt="MoroccanOil Moisture Repair Shampoo" width="300" height="300" /></a><a href="http://www.moroccanoil.com/en/our-products.html" target="_blank">Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo</a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">$18.50 for 250 mL</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">(Haven''t tried <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/22/moroccanoil-a-miracle-worker-for-any-hair-type/">Moroccanoil</a> yet? Read my review and find out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/22/moroccanoil-a-miracle-worker-for-any-hair-type/">why Moroccanoil is a miracle-worker for any hair type</a>!)</p>', 'The trick to using sulfate-free shampoos... and my top five picks', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2647-revision', '', '', '2009-09-01 13:16:33', '2009-09-01 17:16:33', '', 2647, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/2647-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18818, 1, '2009-09-01 12:24:08', '2009-09-01 16:24:08', 'Try reading <a href="http://gawker.com/5347066/the-plight-of-prints-lucky-ones" target="_blank">this</a> first. Unfortunately, it''s all true.\n\nThat said, I''m not one of those magazine people who laments the changing media landscape and the rise of blogs, etc. I LIKE the immediacy of the web and the democratization of ideas—who says journalists are the only ones who get to lead the conversation? (Ironically, when I was an editor, I''d often surf the blogosphere for story ideas and whispers of new trends. How''s that for a role reversal?)\n\nNow we''re seeing all kinds of bricks-and-mortar editor types (like <em>moi</em>) dipping their toes into the blog world, which I think is a great thing. But cumulatively, when coupled with the economic downturn, there''s a downside to all this webby/bloggy action. Like the article says, it''s harder than ever to get—or keep—a job in media these days. (And the glam factor is quickly drying up too. Think <a href="http://www3.ttc.ca/" target="_blank">TTC</a>, not <a href="http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2008/11/fashion_executives_kiss_town_c.html" target="_blank">Town Cars</a>.)\n\nSo if you''re intent on breaking into magazines, just know that you''ve got to (A) have a real passion for the work and (B) be hella persistent. It also doesn''t hurt to (C) have a trust fund and (D) a back-up career plan.', 'Just in case this blog has you thinking about a career in magazines...', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3060-revision', '', '', '2009-09-01 12:24:08', '2009-09-01 16:24:08', '', 3060, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/09/3060-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(18819, 1, '2009-08-31 17:46:58', '2009-08-31 21:46:58', 'Last year, even before the economy started tanking, we saw the emergence of a Roaring Twenties revival, at least style-wise. Economically, the comparison was apt, too, since the Dow Jones then promptly took a nose dive. It remains to be seen how that''s all going to play out with my bank account, but at least I can still wear my makeup like it''s 1929... er, August 2008. Think flapper-esque, think femme fatale, think Old Hollywood. If <a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/woman-makeup-summer-look/" target="_blank">Dior''s newest collection</a>—called "Jazzclub" and inspired by the Jazz Age— is any indication, it''s all about a smokey eye AND a bold lip. (Bonus points for any sequins or lamé on your person.)\n\nAfter the jump, details on what the new collection includes. (My personal favourites: the AWESOME brow pencil and eyeliner, and the pretty plum polish.)<!--more-->\n<table border="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_eye-palette.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3034" title="dior jazzclub_eye palette" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_eye-palette.png" alt="dior jazzclub_eye palette" width="330" height="402" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/women-makeup-eyes/woman-makeup-eyes-eyeshadows/dior-jazzclub-001.html_pane=tint" target="_blank">Dior Jazzclub Limited Edition Couture Eye Palette</a> in Smoky Jazz</td>\n<td>$70</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_purplejazz.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3046" title="dior jazzclub_purplejazz" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_purplejazz.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_purplejazz" width="300" height="262" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/women-makeup-eyes/woman-makeup-eyes-eyeshadows/dior-jazzclub-001.html_pane=tint" target="_blank">Dior Jazzclub Limited Edition Couture Eye Palette</a> in Purple Jazz*</td>\n<td>$70</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_1colour.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3036" title="dior jazzclub_1colour" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_1colour.png" alt="dior jazzclub_1colour" width="330" height="402" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/women-makeup-eyes/woman-makeup-eyes-eyeshadows/1-couleur-056.html" target="_blank">Dior 1-Colour Extreme</a> in Trendy Taupe</td>\n<td>$32</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_browstyler.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3040" title="dior jazzclub_browstyler" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_browstyler.png" alt="dior jazzclub_browstyler" width="330" height="402" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/women-makeup-eyes/woman-makeup-eyes-brows/diorshow-brow-styler-001.html" target="_blank">Dior Brow Styler</a> in Universal Brown</td>\n<td>$30</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_5colour.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3044" title="dior jazzclub_5colour" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_5colour.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_5colour" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/women-makeup-eyes/woman-makeup-eyes-eyeshadows/5-couleurs-5-colour-eyeshadow-173.html" target="_blank">Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow</a> in Night Butterfly</td>\n<td>$58</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_2colour.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3045" title="dior jazzclub_2colour" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_2colour.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_2colour" width="250" height="247" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/women-makeup-eyes/woman-makeup-eyes-eyeshadows/2-couleurs-8.html" target="_blank">Dior 2-Colour Eyeshadow</a> in Cocktail Look</td>\n<td>$37</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_diorliner.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3037" title="dior jazzclub_diorliner" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_diorliner.png" alt="dior jazzclub_diorliner" width="330" height="402" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/women-makeup-eyes/woman-makeup-eyes-eyeliners/diorliner-precision-eyeliner-888.html" target="_blank">Dior Diorliner Precision Eyeliner</a> in Plum</td>\n<td>$35</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_ultragloss-taffeta-plum.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3047" title="dior jazzclub_ultragloss taffeta plum" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_ultragloss-taffeta-plum.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_ultragloss taffeta plum" width="110" height="400" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/woman-makeup-lips/woman-makeup-lips-gloss/dior-addict-ultra-gloss-reflect-light-re-957.html" target="_blank">Dior Ultra-Gloss Reflect Light Reflecting Lip Gloss</a> in Taffeta Plum</td>\n<td>$31</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_dior-addict-negligee-pink.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3048" title="dior jazzclub_dior addict negligee pink" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_dior-addict-negligee-pink.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_dior addict negligee pink" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/woman-makeup-lips/woman-makeup-lips-lipsticks/dior-addict-lip-color-993.html" target="_blank">Dior Addict Lipcolor</a> in Negligee Pink</td>\n<td>$31</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_lipcolour-negligee-pink.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3042" title="dior jazzclub_lipcolour negligee pink" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_lipcolour-negligee-pink.png" alt="dior jazzclub_lipcolour negligee pink" width="330" height="402" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/woman-makeup-lips/woman-makeup-lips-lipsticks/dior-addict-lip-color-673.html" target="_blank">Dior Addict Lipcolor</a> in Decadent Plum**</td>\n<td>$31</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_creme-de-gloss-sweet-praline.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3054" title="dior jazzclub_creme de gloss sweet praline" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_creme-de-gloss-sweet-praline.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_creme de gloss sweet praline" width="283" height="424" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/woman-makeup-lips/woman-makeup-lips-gloss/rouge-dior-creme-de-gloss-creamy-lipglos-38.html" target="_blank">Dior Crème de Gloss Creamy Lipgloss</a> in Sweet Praline</td>\n<td>$31</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_contour.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3053" title="dior jazzclub_contour" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_contour.png" alt="dior jazzclub_contour" width="330" height="402" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/woman-makeup-lips/woman-makeup-lips-lipliners/dior-contour-lipliner-pencil-943.html" target="_blank">Dior Contour Lipliner Pencil</a> in Thrilling Plum</td>\n<td>$26</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_vernis-red-dahlia.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3049" title="dior jazzclub_vernis red dahlia" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_vernis-red-dahlia.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_vernis red dahlia" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/women-makeup-nails/woman-makeup-nails-nailacquers/dior-vernis-long-wearing-nail-lacquer-981.html" target="_blank">Dior Vernis Long-Wearing Nail Lacquer</a> in Red Dahlia**</td>\n<td>$23</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_vernis-black-plum.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3039" title="dior jazzclub_vernis black plum" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_vernis-black-plum.png" alt="dior jazzclub_vernis black plum" width="330" height="402" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/women-makeup-nails/woman-makeup-nails-nailacquers/dior-vernis-long-wearing-nail-lacquer-981.html" target="_blank">Dior Vernis Long-Wearing Nail Lacquer</a> in Black Plum</td>\n<td>$23</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_high-shine-designer-coral.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3052" title="dior jazzclub_high shine designer coral" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_high-shine-designer-coral.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_high shine designer coral" width="200" height="307" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/woman-makeup-lips/woman-makeup-lips-lipsticks/dior-addict-high-shine-spectacular-shine-189.html" target="_blank">Dior Addict High Shine Lipstick </a>in Designer Coral</td>\n<td>$31</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_high-shine-sketch-pink.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3051" title="dior jazzclub_high shine sketch pink" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_high-shine-sketch-pink.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_high shine sketch pink" width="160" height="160" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/woman-makeup-lips/woman-makeup-lips-lipsticks/dior-addict-high-shine-spectacular-shine-189.html" target="_blank">Dior Addict High Shine Lipstick</a> in Sketch Pink</td>\n<td>$31</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_diorkiss-strawberry.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3050" title="dior jazzclub_diorkiss strawberry" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_diorkiss-strawberry.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_diorkiss strawberry" width="300" height="300" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/woman-makeup-lips/woman-makeup-lips-gloss/diorkiss-27.html" target="_blank">Dior DiorKiss Luscious Lip-Plumping Gloss</a> in Strawberry Smoothie</td>\n<td>$23</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n* Dior Jazzclub Limited Edition Couture Eye Palette in Purple Jazz is exclusive to Holt Renfrew.\n\n** Dior Addict Lipcolor in Decadent Plum and Dior Vernis Long-Wearing Nail Lacquer in Red Dahlia are exclusive to Sephora.\n\nAll other products available at Dior counters across Canada.', 'What&#039;s new: Dior &quot;Jazzclub&quot; Autumn Look', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3028-revision', '', '', '2009-08-31 17:46:58', '2009-08-31 21:46:58', '', 3028, 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(18820, 1, '2009-08-31 10:24:09', '2009-08-31 14:24:09', 'Today is the most depressing day of the year, no? As the final day in August, it''s the unofficial Last Day of Summer. And I think we can all—at least all of us Ontarians—say that this summer was the summer that never was, weather-wise. Pink Zimmerman bikini, I hardly knew ye.\n\nBut let''s get ourselves in a better frame of mind. There are new fall boots and coats—and oh yes, makeup!—to contemplate. One collection that''s getting me in an autumn sort of mood is this new, paraben-free one from <a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/" target="_blank">Lise Watier</a>. (Throw tartan on anything and I''m happy, okay?)\n\nBesides the limited-edition <a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/en/products/eyeshadows/quatuor-vibrations" target="_blank">Quatuor Eyeshadow Quartet</a> ($34, pictured above), here''s what it includes:<!--more-->\n<table border="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_vibrations-metal-ink.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3017" title="lisewatier_vibrations metal ink" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_vibrations-metal-ink.png" alt="lisewatier_vibrations metal ink" width="214" height="254" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/en/products/eyeliners-1/metal-ink-green" target="_blank">Métal Ink Long Lasting Eyeliner</a></td>\n<td>$19 (limited edition; available in charcoal or green)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_vibrations-duo-bronze.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3018" title="lisewatier_vibrations duo bronze" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_vibrations-duo-bronze.png" alt="lisewatier_vibrations duo bronze" width="214" height="254" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/en/products/cheeks/duo-bronze-glow" target="_blank">Duo Bronze &amp; Glow Face &amp; Cheek Powder</a></td>\n<td>$28 (limited edition)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_quatuor-eyeshadow-in-les-classiques.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3019" title="lisewatier_quatuor eyeshadow in les classiques" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_quatuor-eyeshadow-in-les-classiques.png" alt="lisewatier_quatuor eyeshadow in les classiques" width="214" height="254" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/en/products/eyeshadows/quatuor-les-basiques#/70143" target="_blank">Quatuor Eyeshadow Quartet in Les Classiques</a></td>\n<td>$30 (regular product)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_eyeshine-in-smokey-brown.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3020" title="lisewatier_eyeshine in smokey brown" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_eyeshine-in-smokey-brown.png" alt="lisewatier_eyeshine in smokey brown" width="214" height="254" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/en/products/eyeliners-1/eye-shine-aqua#/70664" target="_blank">Eye Shine Metallic Waterproof Eyeliner in Smokey Brown</a></td>\n<td>$16 (regular product)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_rouge-gourmand-in-sugar.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3022" title="lisewatier_rouge gourmand in sugar" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_rouge-gourmand-in-sugar.png" alt="lisewatier_rouge gourmand in sugar" width="214" height="254" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/en/products/lipsticks/rouge-gourmand-tiramisu-2#/70249" target="_blank">Rouge Gourmand Lipstick in Sugar</a></td>\n<td>$18 (regular product)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_rouge-gourmand-in-caramel.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3021" title="lisewatier_rouge gourmand in caramel" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_rouge-gourmand-in-caramel.png" alt="lisewatier_rouge gourmand in caramel" width="214" height="254" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/en/products/lipsticks/rouge-gourmand-tiramisu-2#/71248" target="_blank">Rouge Gourmand Lipstick in Caramel</a></td>\n<td>$18 (regular product)</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody></table>\nAvailable now at drugstores and mass-market retailers across Canada.', 'Out now: Lise Watier Vibrations Collection', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '3014-revision', '', '', '2009-08-31 10:24:09', '2009-08-31 14:24:09', '', 3014, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/3014-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18821, 1, '2009-08-28 05:00:24', '2009-08-28 10:00:24', 'I don''t know about you, but I love reading profiles on fashion insider types, whether the subject is a stylist, model or fellow beauty editor like Ingeborg Van Lotringen. She''s the beauty editor of <em>Cosmopolitan</em> UK, and did a Q&amp;A recently with the fashion site <a href="http://www.myfashionlife.com/archives/2009/08/18/cosmopolitans-beauty-editor-ingeborg-van-lotringen-reveals-her-secrets/" target="_blank">My Fashion Life</a>:\n<blockquote><strong><em>"Ingeborg Van Lotringen has the kind of job that most girls dream of. As beauty editor of Cosmopolitan, one of the world’s best known glossy magazines, she’s in charge of a beauty cupboard full to the brim with amazing goodies. Forget having to pay £100 for the latest face cream, Ingeborg gets sent it for free before its even available in the shops."</em></strong></blockquote>\n<a href="http://www.myfashionlife.com/archives/2009/08/18/cosmopolitans-beauty-editor-ingeborg-van-lotringen-reveals-her-secrets/" target="_blank">Read the rest here.</a>', 'Beauty Insider: Cosmo UK&#039;s Ingeborg Van Lotringen', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2960-revision', '', '', '2009-08-28 05:00:24', '2009-08-28 10:00:24', '', 2960, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2960-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18822, 1, '2009-08-27 17:20:35', '2009-08-27 21:20:35', 'Until a few months ago, I hadn''t darkened the door of an H20+ store since the mid-1990s. (Why? I''m not sure. Maybe I wrongly associated it with Northern Reflections and Cotton Ginny.) Anyway, when I met with H20+ founder Cindy Melk a few months ago, I learned that the company actually has a HUGE following, with locations all over the world (something that can''t be said for its other ''90s counterparts).\n\nThis year—which happens to be the brand''s 20th anniversary—H20+ is coming out with the <a href="http://www.h2oplus.com/retail2002/productdetails.aspx?productid=100-00260-000" target="_blank">Face Oasis Ultra Hydrator</a> ($50 for 50 mL). <!--more-->It''s actually a new take on their best-selling cult product, the <a href="http://h20plus.com/retail2002/productdetails.aspx?productid=100-00158-000" target="_blank">Face Oasis Hydrating Treatment</a>, but the new one provides five times the moisture of the original. Which is actually quite something, because it''s completely oil-free with a light gel texture. It also contains H20+''s signature marine extracts, which help firm and plump your skin.\n\nAt H20+ stores across Canada.\n<p class="alert"><strong>GET A FREE SELF-TANNER! </strong>I''m giving away 50 (yes, FIFTY!) <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/_en/_ca/products/product-sheet.aspx?code=Sk9_12#tab:profits" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzers</a> (read more about them <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a>). All you have to do is <strong>sign up for BeautyEditor.ca''s </strong><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then <strong>enter your name and email address</strong> in the box below. (If you’re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.)</p>\n\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/MB4CP7VZGQ"></script>\n\nThis giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until <strong>August 31st<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> at midnight</span></strong>. One entry per email address.', 'Out now: H20+ Face Oasis Ultra Hydrator', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2954-revision', '', '', '2009-08-27 17:20:35', '2009-08-27 21:20:35', '', 2954, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2954-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18823, 1, '2009-08-27 05:01:27', '2009-08-27 09:01:27', 'Antioxidants aren''t just for skincare products—now they''re making their way into lip treatments, too.\n\nInfused with vitamin C, this <a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/CATEGORY4903/PROD15119/Makeup/Lipsticks/index.tmpl" target="_blank">sheer lip colour from Clinique</a> ($22.50 each) moisturizes while it protects. It''s available in eight natural-looking shades and you can buy it now at Clinique counters across Canada.', 'Out now: Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie Antioxidant Lip Colour', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2948-revision', '', '', '2009-08-27 05:01:27', '2009-08-27 09:01:27', '', 2948, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2948-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18824, 1, '2009-08-26 16:46:01', '2009-08-26 20:46:01', 'If you''ve ever tried mattifying skincare products, you know they can be hit and miss. And the misses? Well, they can be downright ugly. I''m talking about the chalky white residue that sets up shop on your T-zone in place of the usual shininess. (Uh, I''d rather just take the oil, thanks.) Anyway, I''m happy to attest that <a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/home/index.aspx" target="_blank">Kiehl''s new Rare Earth Collection</a> does none of this nonsense: it just plain works. (I was actually treated to a facial using these products a few weeks ago, and I was devoid of shine from mid-afternoon up until bedtime. Not bad!) Here''s what the collection includes:<!--more-->\n<table border="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_cleanser.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2590" title="kiehls_cleanser" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_cleanser.jpg" alt="kiehls_cleanser" width="220" height="350" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/cleansers/rare-earth-deep-pore-daily-cleanser.htm" target="_blank">Kiehl''s Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser</a> ($29.50 for 150 mL)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_tonic.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2592" title="kiehls_tonic" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_tonic.jpg" alt="kiehls_tonic" width="220" height="350" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/toners/rare-earth-pore-refining-tonic.htm" target="_blank"> Kiehl''s Rare Earth Pore Refining Tonic</a> ($26.50 for 250 mL)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_lotion.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2593" title="kiehls_lotion" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_lotion.jpg" alt="kiehls_lotion" width="220" height="350" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/moisturizers/rare-earth-pore-minimizing-lotion.htm" target="_blank">Kiehl''s Rare Earth Pore Minimizing Lotion</a> ($39 for 75 mL)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_masque.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2594" title="kiehls_masque" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_masque.jpg" alt="kiehls_masque" width="220" height="350" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/facial-masques/rare-earth-pore-cleansing-masque.htm" target="_blank">Kiehl''s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque</a> ($26 for 142 g)</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody></table>\n<p class="alert"><strong>GET A FREE SELF-TANNER! </strong>I''m giving away 50 (yes, FIFTY!) <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/_en/_ca/products/product-sheet.aspx?code=Sk9_12#tab:profits" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzers</a> (read more about them <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a>). All you have to do is <strong>sign up for BeautyEditor.ca''s </strong><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then <strong>enter your name and email address</strong> in the box below. (If you’re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.)</p>\n\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/MB4CP7VZGQ"></script>\n\nThis giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until <strong>August 31st<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> at midnight</span></strong>. One entry per email address.', 'New range alert: Kiehl&#039;s Rare Earth Collection', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2920-revision', '', '', '2009-08-26 16:46:01', '2009-08-26 20:46:01', '', 2920, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2920-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18825, 1, '2009-08-26 16:25:08', '2009-08-26 20:25:08', 'Celebs like Oprah, Madonna and Sting refer to <a href="http://www.canyonranch.com/" target="_blank">Canyon Ranch</a>, a luxury wellness spa in Tucson, Arizona, as simply "The Ranch." But for those of us who can''t make the yearly sojourn for a series of facials, body wraps and meditation classes, at least there''s the skincare. <a href="http://www.canyonranchproducts.com/skin_care/" target="_blank">Canyon Ranch Your Transformation</a> is the spa''s signature skincare line, and the latest addition to it is the <a href="http://www.canyonranchproducts.com/skin_care/" target="_blank">Intensive Moisture Mask</a> ($99 for 240 mL). Yes, it''s pricey, but it''s also wonderfully moisturizing (so it''s an ideal winter splurge for dry skin types). The product contains a proprietary Pro-NAD complex, an active form of vitamin B3 that helps the skin repair itself and resist damage. <!--more-->At PIR Cosmetics in Toronto or at <a href="http://www.pircosmetics.com" target="_blank">pircosmetics.com</a>.\n<p class="alert"><strong>GET A FREE SELF-TANNER! </strong>I''m giving away 50 (yes, FIFTY!) <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/_en/_ca/products/product-sheet.aspx?code=Sk9_12#tab:profits" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzers</a> (read more about them <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a>). All you have to do is <strong>sign up for BeautyEditor.ca''s </strong><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then <strong>enter your name and email address</strong> in the box below. (If you’re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.)</p>\n\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/MB4CP7VZGQ"></script>\n\nThis giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until <strong>August 31st<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> at midnight</span></strong>. One entry per email address.', 'What&#039;s new: Canyon Ranch Your Transformation Recovery Intensive Moisture Mask', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2915-revision', '', '', '2009-08-26 16:25:08', '2009-08-26 20:25:08', '', 2915, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2915-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18826, 1, '2009-08-26 16:03:13', '2009-08-26 20:03:13', 'Out now: this trio of kitschy scents from Benefit. They''re cute enough to buy just for the packaging alone, but I actually like the scents, too. <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/product/B00275VI7U/sr=1-5/qid=1251319387/ref=sr_1_5/183-5980817-3392730?ie=UTF8&amp;n=164982011&amp;bcBrand=core" target="_blank">Laugh With Me LeeLee</a> is the woody floral, <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/product/B00275PFEM/sr=1-6/qid=1251319387/ref=sr_1_6/183-5980817-3392730?ie=UTF8&amp;n=164982011&amp;bcBrand=core" target="_blank">Something About Sofia</a> is an oriental floral, and my personal favourite (for the name alone—but don''t read too much into that) is <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/product/B00275PFFQ/sr=1-4/qid=1251319387/ref=sr_1_4/183-5980817-3392730?ie=UTF8&amp;n=164982011&amp;bcBrand=core" target="_blank">My Place Or Yours Gina</a>, a very on-trend woody oriental.<!--more-->\n\nEach eau de toilette spray is $45 for 30 mL and available at Holt Renfrew on Bloor St. in Toronto and at Murale, Sephora and Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques across Canada.\n<p class="alert"><strong>GET A FREE SELF-TANNER! </strong>I''m giving away 50 (yes, FIFTY!) <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/_en/_ca/products/product-sheet.aspx?code=Sk9_12#tab:profits" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzers</a> (read more about them <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a>). All you have to do is <strong>sign up for BeautyEditor.ca''s </strong><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then <strong>enter your name and email address</strong> in the box below. (If you’re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.)</p>\n\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/MB4CP7VZGQ"></script>\n\nThis giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until <strong>August 31st<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> at midnight</span></strong>. One entry per email address.', 'What&#039;s new: Benefit Crescent Row Collection', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2903-revision', '', '', '2009-08-26 16:03:13', '2009-08-26 20:03:13', '', 2903, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2903-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18827, 1, '2009-08-26 10:00:26', '2009-08-26 14:00:26', 'One of the things I love about fall is that without fail, there''s a hue of nail polish that defines the season. You know what I''m talking about—remember <a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-makeup-nails-nail-colour-le-vernis-nail-colour-/product/MANPR010" target="_blank">Chanel Blue Satin</a> or <a href="http://www.chickadvisor.com/item/opi-lincoln-park-after-dark.html" target="_blank">OPI''s Lincoln Park After Dark</a>? Well, this year the polish to have is from <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-nails/c38_53/p184/la-laque-long-lasting-nail-lacquer/product_info.html" target="_blank">Yves Saint Laurent</a>, and the shade you want is Stormy Grey.\n\nBack in the spring, when YSL had their fall media preview, there was an insane amount of gushing by all of us editor types when this colour was revealed. (It''s dark! But not black! And it goes with all our winter grey outfits!)\n\nNevermind that my year-old nephew is somewhat alarmed by grey fingernails. It''s stylish!  (What do boys know, anyway?)\n\n<a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-nails/c38_53/p184/la-laque-long-lasting-nail-lacquer/product_info.html" target="_blank">Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Long-Lasting Nail Lacquer in Stormy Grey</a>, $24. At The Bay flagship stores in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, and Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.', 'The nail polish every beauty editor will be wearing this fall', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2690-revision', '', '', '2009-08-26 10:00:26', '2009-08-26 14:00:26', '', 2690, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2690-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18828, 1, '2009-08-24 12:35:22', '2009-08-24 16:35:22', 'Last week, I wrote about how <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/21/editors-pick-l%e2%80%99oreal-paris-hip-high-intensity-pigments-metallic-eyeshadow-duo-in-magnetic-9-95/" target="_blank">beauty editors are always fielding offers to get their makeup done</a>. Well, the same thing goes for haircuts and colours: most of us can get by, if we so desire, on a constant stream of freebies, and it''s a rare beauty editor who can''t name off at least 20 salons who''ve treated her tresses.\n\nDespite—no, I''m quite sure it''s <em>because of</em>—that fact, I''ve almost developed an aversion to over-the-top, trying-too-hard, fancy-pants hair salons. You know the drill: décor that wouldn''t look out of place in <em><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/" target="_blank">Architectural Digest</a></em>, a gazillion underfed and overdressed assistants, lattes and freshly-squeezed juices at the ready, and stylists who greet you like you''re their new BFF.\n\nAll of that sounds like it could be kind of great, in a way, but I prefer the focus to be on The Hair, you know? That''s why I''m adding a new destination to my Little Black (Beauty) Book: Toronto''s <a href="https://www.world.ca//index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=10&amp;Itemid=11" target="_blank">worldSALON</a> (hereafter referred to as simply "World").\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/brianphillips.gif"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2871" title="brianphillips" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/brianphillips-200x300.gif" alt="brianphillips" width="200" height="300" /></a>Full disclosure: I was invited to experience the salon <em>gratis</em> a few weeks ago, for a colour job and a trim. The brainchild of hair guru <a href="http://www.artistgrouplimited.com/brian-phillips" target="_blank">Brian Phillips</a> (that''s him in the pic at right—he''s worked with Kim Cattrall, Nora Jones and Jessica Stam), World has actually been around for 20 years, but as with most things really worth knowing about, it''s a bit of a well-kept secret.\n\n(In general, I prefer my hair salons to be slightly obscure and as far away from Yorkville as possible, which is why I''m a longtime patron of <a href="http://www.fashionmagazine.com/shops/angst/" target="_blank">Bill Angst</a>. World has a similar vibe: it''s downtown, but off the beaten track, and the space itself, which is sun-filled and crowded with plants, feels so homey that I didn''t want to leave! I also spotted a model during my visit, which is always a good sign.)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/labiosthetique.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2868 alignleft" title="labiosthetique" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/labiosthetique.jpg" alt="labiosthetique" width="148" height="185" /></a>Okay, you''re probably wondering when I''ll get to talking about The Hair. It was great. Really, really great. One of the other reasons I''m a new World fan girl is because they use a hair colouring system called <a href="http://www.labiosthetique.de/english/produkte/color.html" target="_blank">La Biosthetique</a>, which has one of the lowest ammonia contents on the market. If you''re like me and are bothered by the chemical fumes that give you an olfactory smackdown upon entering most salons, you need to check this place out. Besides having no detectable odour, <a href="http://www.labiosthetique.de/english/produkte/color.html" target="_blank">La Biosthetique</a> colour won''t fade as quickly either, says my colourist, Johanna.\n\nIt''s been a couple of weeks, and so far, so good: my colour looks rich and perhaps I''m hallucinating, but my ends don''t feel as dried-out as they normally do. (I got a few highlights as well, so if you''re in the market for those too, definitely visit Johanna—she''s a master at making them ultra-fine and natural-looking.)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/worldCLEAN.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2869 alignright" title="worldCLEAN" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/worldCLEAN.jpg" alt="worldCLEAN" width="236" height="300" /></a>You can also purchase <a href="https://www.world.ca//index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=46&amp;Itemid=164" target="_blank">worldPRODUCTS</a>! They include a gentle cleanser (worldCLEAN) and leave-in moisturizer/shaper (worldPROTECT), and are made without artificial fragrances, parabens or sodium lauryl sulphate. (And they''re not just for hair: you can even use them on your body.)\n\nAnd finally—I know you don''t, at this point, need another reason to go here, but here is one more: World is committed to being as green as possible. They use solar panels to heat hot water and donate monthly to the Sierra Legal Defense Fund, T.E.A. (Toronto Environmental Alliance), Greenpeace and Habitat for Humanity''s World House.\n\nworldSALON is at 132 Adelaide St. E., Toronto.', 'Service review: worldSALON', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2859-revision', '', '', '2009-08-24 12:35:22', '2009-08-24 16:35:22', '', 2859, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2859-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18829, 1, '2009-08-21 05:00:00', '2009-08-21 09:00:00', 'As a beauty editor, you''re often fielding offers to get your makeup done, as a way to "experience" whatever new makeup collection is launching. After several applications gone wrong—let''s just say more than a few so-called "artists" wanted to display their <em>entire collections</em> on my face—I established a general rule of always going DIY. (Similar to <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/04/29/truer-words-were-never-spoken/" target="_blank">my no-free-haircuts or colours rule</a>, which I actually broke recently, but thankfully, with good results. More on that soon!)\n\nAnyway, I''ve made a couple of exceptions with the makeup rule for some truly excellent artists that I thought I could learn something from. And I did:\n\nTakeaway #1 was that I should always line my eyes in navy blue, instead of black. Why? It''s less hard-looking but equally stunning, and I dare say adds a bit of <em>je ne sais quoi</em> to your look. (Black is so predictable, no?)\n\nPoint #2 that I picked up: use eyeshadow, not liner, for a longer-lasting application. One I''m liking right now is <a href="http://well.ca/beauty/products/loreal-paris-hip-metallic-duo_12578.html?related_product=12576?AFFID=BEAUTY" target="_blank">L’Oréal Paris''s new HIP High Intensity Pigments Metallic Eyeshadow Duo in Magnetic</a>. The label doesn''t say it''s waterproof, but it might as well be: this didn''t crease on me like 99% of all other eyeshadows. (The label DOES say it''s metallic, but if it''s there, it''s verrrrry subtle.)\n\nYou should also know about tip #3: apply it with a damp, angled brush. I spritz mine with an Evian atomiser (because I''m obnoxious like that), but you could also just pass it under running tap water and then pat it dry with a tissue. Either way, the dampness makes it easier to apply and is supposed to make the colour deeper and longer-lasting, too.', 'How-to: Apply eyeshadow as liner', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2629-revision', '', '', '2009-08-21 05:00:00', '2009-08-21 09:00:00', '', 2629, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2629-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18830, 1, '2009-08-20 05:00:46', '2009-08-20 09:00:46', 'Usually, I''m a lip colour minimalist, but there''s one beauty preview I usually attend—which happens every spring and fall—that always inspires me to try a red mouth. Without fail, one of the effortlessly gorgeous makeup artists I meet with has <strong>totally covetable, slightly matte, crimson-coloured lips</strong>.\n\nOf course, I could never quite master the same look at home (despite owning approximately 1,723 red lipsticks). So this year, I found out the secret: <strong>red lip pencil</strong>. Not actually owning a red lip pencil, that fun fact stuck in my mind for many months, until I got sent <a href="http://www.pupa.it/ENG/Catalogue/SchedaProdotto.aspx?IDProdotto=372&amp;IDTipologia=354&amp;IDLinea=75" target="_blank">Pupa''s new True Lips Lip Liner Smudged Pencil</a> in #7 (Shocking Red). <!--more-->\n\nThe reason I''m slightly afraid of lip pencils is because they tend to be on the dry side (making them both hard to blend and exacerbating any flakiness on your lips). And more importantly, they can look weirdly dated. (One false move and you''re into mid-90s ring-around-the-lips territory.)\n\nHowever, this little number from Pupa changed all that. I didn''t expect to like it, but it''s actually moisturizing without adding any glossiness (which is <em>très</em> important—this look is all about the matte texture). The texture of the pencil itself is one of the best I''ve tried: <strong>smooth and blendable</strong> (again, this is key because the look requires you to fill in your entire lips, not just outline the edges).\n\nAnd finally, the shade (again, it''s #7: Shocking Red) is the ultimate true red. It flatters just about anyone, and you can trust me on that. I just tried it on my mom and four-year-old niece (who, under my tutelage, is a products junkie in the making) and it looked great on all three of us.\n\n<strong>Pupa</strong> | <a href="http://www.pupa.it/ENG/default.aspx" target="_blank">pupa.it</a>\n\nAt spas and select drugstores across Canada.\n<p class="alert"><strong>GET A FREE SELF-TANNER! </strong>I''m giving away 50 (yes, FIFTY!) <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/_en/_ca/products/product-sheet.aspx?code=Sk9_12#tab:profits" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzers</a> (read more about them <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a>). All you have to do is <strong>sign up for BeautyEditor.ca''s </strong><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then <strong>enter your name and email address</strong> in the box below. (If you’re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.)</p>\n\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/MB4CP7VZGQ"></script>\n\nThis giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until <strong>August 31st<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> at midnight</span></strong>. One entry per email address.', 'Fab find: Pupa True Lips Lip Liner Smudged Pencil', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2414-revision', '', '', '2009-08-20 05:00:46', '2009-08-20 09:00:46', '', 2414, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2414-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18831, 1, '2009-08-19 05:00:46', '2009-08-19 09:00:46', 'Nothing ruins your day faster than an emerging sp0t, smack dab in the middle of your chin. As if that weren''t enough, try being a beauty editor: the pressure to have flawless skin (along with perfectly blown-out hair and manicured nails) is intense. As a result, I''ve tried more than my fair share of blemish-busting treatments (I won''t even get into the diet side of things—those are stories for another day). Here, a few of my favourite topical treatments:\n<h2>Avène Diacnéal Skincare Lotion</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/avene-diacneal.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7251" title="avene-diacneal" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/avene-diacneal-196x300.jpg" alt="" width="196" height="300" /></a>\n\nIf you''ve got sensitive skin, start slowly with this cult-favourite acne cream (yes, it''s that powerful). Available at most drugstores, it dries up zits almost overnight, thanks to a combination of glycolic acid and retinaldehyde (which is in the retinoid family and speeds up exfoliation). It''s also paraben-free and non-comedogenic . Since it''s extremely drying, I save this one for emergencies only.\n<h2><strong>Dermalogica Concealing Spot Treatment</strong></h2>\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dermalogica-concealing-spot-treatment.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7252" title="dermalogica-concealing-spot-treatment" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dermalogica-concealing-spot-treatment-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>\n</strong>\n\nI often wonder if what people use to camouflage their zits isn''t actually <em>causing</em> the problem. The solution? This new treatment, which simultaneously covers and treats blemishes. Dab it on spots before applying foundation and they might just be gone by the end of the day, thanks to ingredients like zinc oxide, salicylic acid and sulfur. I wasn''t sure I''d like the texture at first since it seems quite watery, but if you let it sit a minute it dries down nicely and covers well.\n\n<strong>UPDATE</strong>: I''ve decided I don''t like this product all that much. It seems to dry down to this crusty finish... not appealing.\n<h2>ilike Organic Skin Care Herbal Clay Spot Treatment</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ilike-herbal-clay-spot-treatment.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7253" title="ilike-herbal-clay-spot-treatment" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ilike-herbal-clay-spot-treatment.jpg" alt="" width="36" height="120" /></a>\n\nThis is like a clay mask in wand form, which works surprisingly well to dry up blemishes without causing the dreaded flakiness that plagues those of us with sensitive skin. I love that there are only three ingredients on the label: herbal clay, zinc oxide and clove oil. It also doubles as a concealer, although I haven''t tried it for that purpose yet.\n<h2>Laboratoire Remède Intensive Double Serum</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/laboratoire-remede-intensive-double-serum.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7254" title="laboratoire-remede-intensive-double-serum" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/laboratoire-remede-intensive-double-serum-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>\n\nThis is a new and improved version of one of my favourite acne treatments, the Double Oxygenating Booster. And hear this: nothing—I repeat, nothing—could dissolve a blemish faster than that stuff. (You could actually feel the product tingling, which was très satisfying.) The new version adds 10 percent vitamin C to the oxygenating active formula and can be used either all over the face under moisturizer, or as a spot treatment.\n<h2>Clear Clinical Acne Treatment Cream</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/clear-clinical-acne-treatment-cream.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7255" title="clear-clinical-acne-treatment-cream" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/clear-clinical-acne-treatment-cream-142x300.jpg" alt="" width="142" height="300" /></a>\n\nFormulated by Toronto dermatologist Dr. Lisa Kellett of <a href="http://www.dlkonavenue.com/" target="_blank">DLK on Avenue</a>, this 5 percent benzoyl peroxide cream is gentle enough to use all over your face, but still fight blemishes. The secret? Moisturizing rosehip oil.', '5 really great acne treatments', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2448-revision', '', '', '2009-08-19 05:00:46', '2009-08-19 09:00:46', '', 2448, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2448-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(18832, 1, '2009-08-18 05:00:48', '2009-08-18 09:00:48', 'My fingernails take a lot of abuse, thanks to my career of choice. Between hammering away at my computer keyboard for hours on end, and testing oodles of nailpolish, it''s no wonder they''re usually frail and peeling into multiple layers. (Gross!) Finally, I had to put the kibosh on nailpolish of any kind, and instead asked my manicurist at <a href="http://dovespa.ca/" target="_blank">Dove Spa</a> (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/11/editors-pick-dove-spa/" target="_blank">read my review of Dove Spa here</a>) to help me nurse them back to health. After a decadent paraffin treatment and a polish-free clean-up, they''re looking miraculously strong, long and—amazingly—confined to one layer only.\n\nNow, I''m resolved to keep them that way. My friend B. introduced me to <a href="http://www.sallyhansen.com/product.cfm?product=354" target="_blank">this nifty pen from Sally Hansen</a> that you can whip out of your bag to keep your cuticles nourished all day long. (Because I suspect that I might have been a tad, er, inattentive in duly oiling and moisturizing my fingertips.) Obviously, I''m blaming my negligence on not having the oil in a pen form, which is so much more convenient. This one contains sweet almond oil, mango seed butter and tea tree oil—all good stuff for thirsty cuticles.\n\n<em>Sally Hansen is at select drug stores and mass retailers across Canada.</em>', 'Fab find: Sally Hansen Quick Care Massaging Cuticle Treatment', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2397-revision', '', '', '2009-08-18 05:00:48', '2009-08-18 09:00:48', '', 2397, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2397-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18833, 1, '2009-08-17 05:00:28', '2009-08-17 09:00:28', 'There''s a reason why my friends call me the MacGyver of beauty. The other night, we were dining <em>al fresco</em> when a band of crazed mosquitos let loose upon our ankles. Curiously, I''d just been sent <a href="http://www.lotusaroma.com/english/index.php" target="_blank">Lotus Aroma''s Nature Lover Trio</a> of essential oils, and just happened to have them in my car. Each pack contains a 15 mL bottle of citronella oil (which repels bugs), lavender oil (which soothes stings) and tea tree oil (which disinfects). What better time than the present to give them a go?<!--more-->\n\nSince we were dealing the problems of bite prevention <em>and</em> itch relief, the four of us rubbed a few drops of all three oils over our legs. Result: we sent the suckers packing, and the desire to scratch eased up. Another bonus: the oils are totally safe and chemical-free. (You''ve heard about the <a href="http://www.alive.com/1864a5a2.php?subject_bread_cramb=605" target="_blank">harmful side effects of DEET</a>, haven''t you?)\n\nSo while my friends used to laugh at me because my purse is usually one big <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mr._Dressup" target="_blank">Tickle Trunk</a> of beauty products, they''re not laughing now. Ha!\n\n<strong>Lotus Aroma Nature Lover Trio</strong> | <a href="http://www.lotusaroma.com/english/index.php" target="_blank">lotusaroma.com</a>\n\nAvailable at major pharmacies and specialty stores across Canada.\n<p class="alert"><strong>GET A FREE SELF-TANNER! </strong>I''m giving away 50 (yes, FIFTY!) <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/_en/_ca/products/product-sheet.aspx?code=Sk9_12#tab:profits" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzers</a> (read more about them <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a>). All you have to do is <strong>sign up for BeautyEditor.ca''s </strong><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then <strong>enter your name and email address</strong> in the box below. (If you’re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.)</p>\n\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/MB4CP7VZGQ"></script>\n\nThis giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until <strong>August 31st<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> at midnight</span></strong>. One entry per email address.', 'Fab find: Lotus Aroma Nature Lover Trio', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2385-revision', '', '', '2009-08-17 05:00:28', '2009-08-17 09:00:28', '', 2385, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2385-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18834, 1, '2009-08-13 10:57:19', '2009-08-13 14:57:19', 'What''s the deal with all of those dual-ended mascaras coming out these days, yo? On one end is the regular mascara (which I understand) and on the other, some kind of strange white goop (which I do not). Okay, I know it''s supposed to prime your lashes and make them look thicker before you put on the mascara, but I haven''t had great success with it yet. (Last time I tried one, I think my lashes looked grey with a few white clumpy bits.)\n\nLuckily, when I visited the set of <a href="http://www.lookaliketv.com/" target="_blank">Look-A-Like</a> last week—an amazing celebrity-double makeover show that you should most definitely check out—I learned a better trick for boosting the fullness of your lashes. <!--more-->\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/PaulVenoit.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2373" title="PaulVenoit" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/PaulVenoit.jpg" alt="PaulVenoit" width="297" height="369" /></a>This is not only (a) cheaper than buying new mascara and (b) easy enough for a six-year-old to master, it''s also (c) endorsed by makeup artist extraordinaire <a href="http://www.venoit.com/" target="_blank">Paul Venoit</a>. (He''s the real mastermind behind the <a href="http://www.lookaliketv.com/" target="_blank">Look-A-Like</a> transformations. I observed "Katy Perry" last week, and he totally blew my mind with the gorgeous retro makeup. More on that in a few weeks.)\n\nBut I digress—here''s the trick, courtesy of Paul:\n\nBefore you apply mascara, <strong>dust some regular loose face powder over your lashes</strong>. Make sure to coat both sides (they shouldn''t be clumpy, but definitely powdered-looking). Then, sweep on your usual mascara. Your lashes should look thicker and fuller... no fancy-pants new mascara required.\n\nYou''re welcome.', 'The budget-friendly, pro-tested trick for thicker lashes', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2371-revision', '', '', '2009-08-13 10:57:19', '2009-08-13 14:57:19', '', 2371, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2371-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18835, 1, '2009-08-11 10:41:51', '2009-08-11 14:41:51', 'As someone who suffers from slight germ-phobia (yes, I''m that person who won''t touch the subway poles and uses paper towel to open the doors in public bathrooms) I''m always thrilled when I encounter an environment that seems designed for people like me. Example: the <a href="http://www.dovespa.ca/" target="_blank">Dove Spa</a>. Wait—you didn''t know Dove was suddenly in the spa business? Well, yes. They''re <a href="http://www.dovespa.co.uk/" target="_blank">kind of a big deal in the U.K. already</a> (although I''ve not visited them there), and last year, they opened their first Canadian location in Oakville, Ont. This spring marked the launch of an uptown Toronto outpost, which I was lucky enough to visit the other week. And let me tell you—it was a clean freak''s dream come true. All white tile and fluffy towels and smart-looking estheticians in vaguely medical-style uniforms. Bliss.\n\nMay I present to you Exhibit A:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dove_pedicurestation.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2343" title="dove_pedicurestation" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dove_pedicurestation.gif" alt="dove_pedicurestation" width="550" height="234" /></a>\n\nSee what I mean?\n\nI had a mani-pedi (they carry OPI and Spa Ritual polishes), which was excellent, but they also offer an astounding array of other services. (Their menu includes not just the standard hair removal/facial/massage fare but also teeth whitening, reiki, ear coning and um, COLONICS.) You can also purchase products from Dove''s professional skincare line (which isn''t available in stores), as well as a bunch of cult favourites that I can''t remember the names of right now, but which were (trust me) quite impressive. (If you squint at this photo, perhaps you can guess some of them.)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dove_retail.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2342" title="dove_retail" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dove_retail.gif" alt="dove_retail" width="550" height="234" /></a>\n\nPrices are in line with other spa treatments (a classic pedicure, for example, is $50), and they seem to be running LOTS of specials lately. Visit <a href="http://www.dovespa.ca/index.html" target="_blank">dovespa.ca</a> for more details.', 'Review: Dove Spa', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2330-revision', '', '', '2009-08-11 10:41:51', '2009-08-11 14:41:51', '', 2330, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2330-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18836, 1, '2009-08-10 11:09:49', '2009-08-10 15:09:49', 'Last year, when I was on staff at a fashion magazine, we did a story on organic perfumes—a category that''s been gaining ground recently thanks to the blossoming eco movement. Fragrance experts tend to scoff, of course, at the entire concept, since synthetic raw materials have formed the basis for most scents ever since Chanel No. 5 hit the market in the 1920''s. (It was the first scent derived entirely from artificial ingredients—before that, fragrances contained only botanicals like rose, sandalwood and lavender.) Fine perfumery is definitely an art—synthetics and all—so as a beauty editor, I wasn''t sure how I felt about naturals. (How could they even <em>begin</em> to match the sophistication of creations by perfumers like Annick Goutal or Hermès'' Jean-Claude Ellena?) But ever the intrepid reporter, once we finished the aforementioned story, I thought I''d try out one of the scents: Guaiac by <a href="http://redflower.com/" target="_blank">Red Flower</a>, a New York-based purveyor of luxury organic beauty products.\n\nOn first application, it just smelled so <em>different</em>. I was used to vanilla or watery notes. This was fresh and earthy and citrusy. At first, I wasn''t sure I liked it, but the more I wore it, the more I fell in love with it. Now, I see that it was slightly ahead of the trend: chypre (woody) notes are the next big thing in fragrances (as opposed to the sickly-sweet dessert-type scents that have been in favour for the past few years). Also, as an allergy-sufferer, I tend to sneeze, practically on cue, whenever I spray a mainstream fragrance—but this doesn''t happen with Guaiac.\n\nAnyway, the other day I decided to Google my beloved scent, since I''d never bothered finding out much more about it. Imagine my delight when I came across <a href="http://themoment.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/07/03/scent-notes-guaiac-by-red-flower/" target="_blank">this review</a> by the brilliant <em>New York Times</em> perfume critic Chandler Burr, who gave Guaiac four stars:\n<blockquote>“Red Flower Organic Perfume in Guaiac” (the thing’s official mouthful of a name), created by Alkalay and the perfumer George Devoe, is enchanting. It is also startling, a result of the oddness that comes as much from what you are not smelling — the absence of the ubiquitous synthetic musk Galaxolide, for example — as what you are. Nor does the perfume smell like guaiac wood, at least not patently. It smells like the sweet sunlight-filled citric burst you get from gashing the peel of an exquisitely fresh orange with your thumbnail mixed with the scent of warm hay (very fresh, with no trace of dust) and a clear mint-like freshness that manages not to have the slightest trace of literal “mint.” Its sweet comes without sugar. It is so straightforward that it smells mysterious, and it is so simple, so nakedly, lucidly pure that it smells naïve. If Guaiac is a universe away from the rich, plush, Frenchly elaborated pre-war Guerlains, it is just as far from the early 21st century minimalist intellectual art scents of Frédéric Malle and Le Labo. Both those schools produce brilliant perfumes. This is something else. One feels about this perfume as one would a tiny blossom, impossibly lovely, ridiculously fragile, evanescent.</blockquote>\n<a href="http://themoment.blogs.nytimes.com/2008/07/03/scent-notes-guaiac-by-red-flower/" target="_blank">Read the whole thing.</a> (And yes, wouldn''t it just figure that the scent I fall in love with is also one of the most expensive: US$186 for just 15 mL. Darn.)', 'Editor&#039;s pick: Guaiac by Red Flower', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1675-revision', '', '', '2009-08-10 11:09:49', '2009-08-10 15:09:49', '', 1675, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/1675-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18837, 1, '2009-08-06 10:08:26', '2009-08-06 15:08:26', '<p style="text-align: left;">Here''s a confession that might seem odd for someone who has spent the better half of her career working at fashion magazines: I don''t really look at the fashion spreads. Why? Because I think they''re (with a few exceptions) boring. It''s not that I don''t like fashion—I do. But I''d MUCH rather see how the models and/or celebs are working their red lips/liquid leggings/skyscraper heels/whatever on the street, in REAL LIFE. Way more helpful for my own personal beauty and wardrobe decisions, obviously.<!--more--></p>\n\nGossip weeklies excel at the street style thing, of course. (Thanks, paparazzi!) And I won''t deny I love a cheeky look at <em>US Weekly </em>and <em>People StyleWatch</em> when I''m at the nail or hair salon. But it feels a bit forced, because celebs are mostly clueless about style—as evidenced by the fact that so many of them won''t so much as visit the grocery store without consulting Rachel Zoe—and they also tend to play it a bit too safe (I''m looking at you, Jennifer Aniston). Although I get that—would YOU take a fashion risk if the paps were camped outside your front door?\n\nAnyway, in search of new beauty (and style) inspiration, I''ve come across a more fruitful source: socialites.\n\nOne of my favourite photo-blogs is a little site called <a href="http://parkavepeerage.com/" target="_blank">Park Avenue Peerage</a>. Sure, these ladies are as rich, connected and well-groomed as their Hollywood cousins, if not more so. But they''re not as plastic-looking, and their style is definitely more interesting.\n\nAbove, the gorgeous Amanda Hearst, who might just be my new beauty icon. And below, more of my favourite pics from the site:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/amandahearstriverk.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2349" title="amandahearstriverk" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/amandahearstriverk.jpg" alt="amandahearstriverk" width="454" height="683" /></a>\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/daisylowe1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2350" title="daisylowe1" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/daisylowe1.jpg" alt="daisylowe1" width="454" height="699" /></a></strong>\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jessicajoffe.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2351" title="jessicajoffe" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jessicajoffe.jpg" alt="jessicajoffe" width="454" height="700" /></a></strong>\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/michellelydia.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2352" title="michellelydia" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/michellelydia.jpg" alt="michellelydia" width="454" height="701" /></a></strong>\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zanigugelmann.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2353" title="zanigugelmann" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zanigugelmann.jpg" alt="zanigugelmann" width="454" height="683" /></a></strong>\n\n<strong>GET A FREE SELF-TANNER! </strong>I''m giving away 50 (yes, FIFTY!) <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/_en/_ca/products/product-sheet.aspx?code=Sk9_12#tab:profits" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzers</a> (read more about them <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a>). All you have to do is <strong>sign up for BeautyEditor.ca''s </strong><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then <strong>enter your name and email address</strong> in the box below. (If you’re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.)\n\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/MB4CP7VZGQ"></script>\n\nThis giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until <strong>August 8th<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> at midnight</span></strong>. One entry per email address.', 'Beauty Inspiration: Park Avenue Peerage', 'Here''s a confession that might seem odd for someone who has spent the better half of her career working at fashion magazines: I don''t really look at the fashion spreads. Why? Because I think they''re (with a few exceptions) boring. It''s not that I don''t like fashion—I do. But I''d MUCH rather see how the models and/or celebs are working their red lips/liquid leggings/skyscraper heels/whatever on the street, in REAL LIFE. Way more helpful for my own personal beauty and wardrobe decisions, obviously.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1948-revision', '', '', '2009-08-06 10:08:26', '2009-08-06 15:08:26', '', 1948, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/1948-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18838, 1, '2009-08-05 05:04:58', '2009-08-05 09:04:58', 'Via <a href="http://www.thestylehouse.ca/?p=802" target="_blank">The Style House</a>:\n<blockquote>This is your opportunity to test drive the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">entire new collection of six OPI Matte lacquers</span> (value of $10.95 each). Tip: To maintain the matte finish refrain from using base coat, top coat or drying drops. Some also advise against using hand lotion, but better a little shine than alligator skin… Simply send a comment that includes your name and email address (will not be posted) for a chance to be selected at random. Contest closes this Friday, August 7th.</blockquote>\n<a href="http://www.thestylehouse.ca/?p=802" target="_blank">Head on over there now to enter.</a>', 'Win it: The Style House Is giving away OPI Matte Nail Polish', 'Via <a href="http://www.thestylehouse.ca/?p=802" target="_blank">The Style House</a>:\n<blockquote>This is your opportunity to test drive the <span style="text-decoration: underline;">entire new collection of six OPI Matte lacquers</span> (value of $10.95 each).  Tip: To maintain the matte finish refrain from using base coat, top coat or drying drops. Some also advise against using hand lotion, but better a little shine than alligator skin…\n\nSimply send a comment that includes your name and email address (will not be posted) for a chance to be selected at random. Contest closes this Friday, August 7th.</blockquote>\n<a href="http://www.thestylehouse.ca/?p=802" target="_blank">Head on over there now to enter.</a>', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2237-revision', '', '', '2009-08-05 05:04:58', '2009-08-05 09:04:58', '', 2237, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2237-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18839, 1, '2009-08-04 17:01:55', '2009-08-04 21:01:55', 'Aside from the fact that I''m not sure this is appropriate for August in Los Angeles, I''m loving Kim''s take on the feathered hairpiece. There are so many ways this could go very, very wrong... but worn with loose, flowing locks and all-black outfit, the look is definitely more sultry than sweet. Here''s what you need to steal this look:<!--more-->\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-2305" title="covergirl_lashblast luxe mascara" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/covergirl_lashblast-luxe-mascara-150x150.jpg" alt="covergirl_lashblast luxe mascara" width="150" height="150" />\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/benefit_lip-gloss.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-2304" title="benefit_lip gloss" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/benefit_lip-gloss-150x150.jpg" alt="benefit_lip gloss" width="150" height="150" /></a>\n\n<em><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kerastase_oleo-relax.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-2306" title="kerastase_oleo relax" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kerastase_oleo-relax-150x150.jpg" alt="kerastase_oleo relax" width="150" height="150" /></a></em>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_crayon-kohl.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-2307" title="lancome_crayon kohl" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_crayon-kohl-150x150.jpg" alt="lancome_crayon kohl" width="150" height="150" /></a>\n\n<em><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nars_highlighting-bronzing-blush-duo.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-2308" title="nars_highlighting bronzing blush duo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nars_highlighting-bronzing-blush-duo-150x150.jpg" alt="nars_highlighting bronzing blush duo" width="150" height="150" /></a></em>\n\n \n\n<em> </em>\n\n<em> Photo: People.com</em>\n<p class="alert"><strong>GET A FREE SELF-TANNER! </strong>I''m giving away 50 (yes, FIFTY!) <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/_en/_ca/products/product-sheet.aspx?code=Sk9_12#tab:profits" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzers</a> (read more about them <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a>). All you have to do is <strong>sign up for BeautyEditor.ca''s </strong><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then <strong>enter your name and email address</strong> in the box below. (If you’re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.)</p>\n\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/MB4CP7VZGQ"></script>\n\nThis giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until <strong>August 8th<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> at midnight</span></strong>. One entry per email address.', 'Get the look: Kim Kardashian', 'Aside from the fact that I''m not sure this is appropriate for August in Los Angeles, I''m loving Kim''s take on the feathered hairpiece. There are so many ways this could go very, very wrong... but worn with loose, flowing locks and all-black outfit, the look is definitely more sultry than sweet. Here''s what you need to steal this look:', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2210-revision', '', '', '2009-08-04 17:01:55', '2009-08-04 21:01:55', '', 2210, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2210-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18840, 1, '2009-08-04 10:57:23', '2009-08-04 14:57:23', 'One of the best ways to get glowy skin AND keep breakouts at bay is an application of glycolic acid toner. A couple of weeks ago, I talked an East Coast derm who loves the stuff—he said it''s better than salicylic acid or mechanical scrubs, and that studies even show it has a mild collagen-stimulating effect.\n\nFor years, I''ve been a fan of <a href="http://www.neostrata.ca/products/-ingredient/glycolic-acid/toning-solution/52/" target="_blank">NeoStrata''s 8% version</a>—in fact, it was the only one I could find that came in a toner format instead of a cream or a cleanser. But choice is always a good thing, so I''m happy to announce that Dermaglow have come out with a toner of their own. (And at 10% glycolic acid, it''s even stronger. Take that, NeoStrata!)\n\nThis one is suitable for all skin types, but it''s best to start slowly in case of irritation (try applying just a few times a week, or every other night, to start).\n\nBonus: the exfoliating action removes dead skin cells, so it will improve the penetration of any active ingredients in products you put on top. It''s also paraben- and fragrance-free.\n\n<em>Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores and other major drug retailers across Canada.</em>', 'What&#039;s new: Dermaglow Radiance Glycolic 10% Gentle Peel Solution', 'One of the best ways to get glowy skin AND keep breakouts at bay is an application of glycolic acid toner. A couple of weeks ago, I talked an East Coast derm who loves the stuff—he said it''s better than salicylic acid or mechanical scrubs, and that studies even show it has a mild collagen-stimulating effect.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2180-revision', '', '', '2009-08-04 10:57:23', '2009-08-04 14:57:23', '', 2180, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2180-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18841, 1, '2009-08-04 08:33:13', '2009-08-04 12:33:13', 'There''s a curse in my family: all the men have luxurious, dark super-long eyelashes. And us womenfolk? Short, pale, anemic little stubs. Which is why I think I need <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/catalog/product1.aspx?prdcode=26601y&amp;CategoryCode=AXEMakeup^F1_Eyes^F2_Eye_Mascaras^F3_Eye_Mas_Specialists&amp;vname=name&amp;" target="_blank">this new innovation from Lancôme</a>. You see, it''s not just a mascara primer (a category which, I''ll confess, I''ve never been that interested in... I mean, who''s got the time for the extra step of painting white goop on your lashes <em>before</em> the black stuff?). No, this little guy doesn''t mess around: it actually helps promote lash <em>growth</em>. Weird, right?<!--more-->\n\nSo here''s how it works: like its cousin, <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/catalog/product_oscillation.aspx?prdcode=18101p&amp;CategoryCode=AXEMakeup^F1_Eyes^F2_Eye_Mascaras^F3_Eye_Mas_Specialists&amp;vname=name&amp;" target="_blank">the original Lancôme Ôscillation</a>, the wand vibrates (which is pretty cool in itself). The vibration action massages the lashes at their base, which is supposed to help them look thicker and longer and make any new growth more visible. The formula also contains an anti-hair loss complex and a circulation-boosting amino acid, both of which strengthen lashes and prevent premature lash loss.\n\nIs it a gimmick? Maybe. But, like most women, I''m willing to try anything that gives my lashes a boost. You can use this under any mascara.\n\n<strong>Lancôme</strong> | <a href="http://lancome.ca" target="_blank">lancome.ca</a>\n\n<em>Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and <a href="http://lancome.ca" target="_blank">lancome.ca</a>, and at Lancôme counters across Canada as of August 6th.</em>\n<p class="alert"><strong>GET A FREE SELF-TANNER! </strong>I''m giving away 50 (yes, FIFTY!) <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/_en/_ca/products/product-sheet.aspx?code=Sk9_12#tab:profits" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzers</a> (read more about them <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a>). All you have to do is <strong>sign up for BeautyEditor.ca''s </strong><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then <strong>enter your name and email address</strong> in the box below. (If you’re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.)</p>\n\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/MB4CP7VZGQ"></script>\n\nThis giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until <strong>August 8th<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> at midnight</span></strong>. One entry per email address.', 'What&#039;s new: Lancôme Ôscillation Powerbooster, $39', 'There''s a curse in my family: all the men have luxurious, dark super-long eyelashes. And us womenfolk? Short, pale, anemic little stubs. Which is why I think I need <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/catalog/product1.aspx?prdcode=26601y&amp;CategoryCode=AXEMakeup^F1_Eyes^F2_Eye_Mascaras^F3_Eye_Mas_Specialists&amp;vname=name&amp;" target="_blank">this new innovation from Lancôme</a>.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '2168-revision', '', '', '2009-08-04 08:33:13', '2009-08-04 12:33:13', '', 2168, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/08/2168-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18842, 1, '2009-07-31 05:31:17', '2009-07-31 09:31:17', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/macgyver.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1939" title="macgyver" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/macgyver.jpg" alt="macgyver" width="268" height="378" /></a>\n\nDon''t you hate it when you''ve got crazy-ass dark circles or an emerging spot, both of which require concealer on your person at all times? As if that wasn''t problematic enough, it gets even <em>more</em> complicated if your concealer of choice comes in a pot. (Right now, I''m loving <a href="http://www.nveymakeup.com/eco_products_fp.html" target="_blank">Nvey''s Organic Erase</a>.) While the pot is fine at home, emergency touch-ups outside the home don''t always happen in a bathroom (clean or otherwise), making it highly likely you''ll be transferring some icky germs in there with your grubby fingers. (And I don''t have to tell you that those germs can make any spots you have even worse.)\n\nMy solution?<!--more-->\n\nA retractable lip brush:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/japonesque_lipbrush.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1940 aligncenter" title="japonesque_lipbrush" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/japonesque_lipbrush.jpg" alt="japonesque_lipbrush" width="122" height="363" /></a>It''s so genius I''m wondering why I didn''t think of this before. (Uh, just make sure you ONLY use it for concealer, obvs!) I''m using <a href="http://www.japonesque.com/catalogue.cfm?fla=productsSplash" target="_blank">one by Japonesque</a>, which has the perfect tip for covering up blemishes or blending concealer at the inner corners of my eyes. Best of all, it''s totally sanitary—no fingers required!\n<p class="alert"><strong>GET A FREE SELF-TANNER! </strong>I''m giving away 50 (yes, FIFTY!) <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/_en/_ca/products/product-sheet.aspx?code=Sk9_12#tab:profits" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzers</a> (read more about them <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a>). All you have to do is <strong>sign up for BeautyEditor.ca''s </strong><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then <strong>enter your name and email address</strong> in the box below. (If you’re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.)</p>\n\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/MB4CP7VZGQ"></script>\n\nThis giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until <strong>August 8th<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> at midnight</span></strong>. One entry per email address.', 'MacGyver beauty: The Concealer-on-the-Go Trick', 'Don''t you hate it when you''ve got crazy-ass dark circles or an emerging spot, both of which require concealer on your person at all times? As if that wasn''t problematic enough, it gets even <em>more</em> complicated if your concealer of choice comes in a pot. (Right now, I''m loving <a href="http://www.nveymakeup.com/eco_products_fp.html" target="_blank">Nvey''s Organic Erase</a>.) While the pot is fine at home, emergency touch-ups outside the home don''t always happen in a bathroom (clean or otherwise), making it highly likely you''ll be transferring some icky germs in there with your grubby fingers. (And I don''t have to tell you that those germs can make any spots you have even worse.)\n\nMy solution?', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1920-revision', '', '', '2009-07-31 05:31:17', '2009-07-31 09:31:17', '', 1920, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/07/1920-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18843, 1, '2009-07-29 05:18:55', '2009-07-29 09:18:55', '<p style="text-align: left;">I''m no beauty snob, but sometimes drugstore makeup can be hit and miss. (Example: most mass brands'' mineral foundations. They just don''t provide the same coverage as higher-end lines like <a href="http://www.bareminerals.com/" target="_blank">bareMinerals</a>.)</p>\nThat said, the drugstore is often home to undiscovered gems like two products I recently stumbled upon from <a href="http://www.maybellinenewyork.ca/caeng/home.aspx" target="_blank">Maybelline New York</a>:\n<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/maybelline_concealer.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1893 aligncenter" title="maybelline_concealer" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/maybelline_concealer.jpg" alt="maybelline_concealer" width="147" height="292" /></a>The <a href="http://www.maybellinenewyork.ca/caeng/products/face/l29l51l65l2825l2826.htm" target="_blank">Mineral Power Concealer</a> could almost double for <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/index_en.asp?page=gbasp/maquillage/&amp;logo=1" target="_blank">Guerlain''s Touche de Teint</a>. Yes, I''m quite serious! Both are creamy and perfect for covering up dark shadows at the inner corner of the eyes and redness around the nose and mouth. I tried Sand (there are five other shades) and just a little dab went a long way. Colour me impressed!</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/maybelline_definealine.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1894 aligncenter" title="maybelline_definealine" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/maybelline_definealine.jpg" alt="maybelline_definealine" width="147" height="292" /></a>Although <a href="http://www.maybellinenewyork.ca/caeng/products/eyes/l29l30l41l211l2837.htm" target="_blank">Define-A-Line Eyeliner</a> isn''t waterproof, I can almost forgive that because just like <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/24/top-eyeliner-pick-benefit-automatic-eyeliner-pencils/" target="_blank">Benefit''s new Automatic Eyeliner Pencils</a>, it has an impressive ultra-fine precision tip. Available in six shades; I like Ebony Black best for creating a thicker-lash look. (The fine tip is fantastic for getting between individual lashes along the upper lash line.)</p>\n<em>Priced at <a href="http://well.ca/beauty/products/maybelline-mineral-power-natural_5898.html?AFFID=BEAUTY" target="_blank">$8.29 (for the concealer)</a> and <a href="http://well.ca/beauty/products/maybelline-define-a-line-eyeliner_12299.html?AFFID=BEAUTY" target="_blank">$8.39 (for the eyeliner)</a> from <a href="http://well.ca/beauty?AFFID=BEAUTY" target="_blank">Well.ca</a>. Also available at drugstores and mass market retailers across Canada.</em>', 'Drugstore finds: Maybelline New York Mineral Power Concealer and Define-A-Line Eyeliner', '<p style="text-align: left;">I''m no beauty snob, but sometimes drugstore makeup can be hit and miss. (Example: most mass brands'' mineral foundations. They just don''t provide the same coverage as higher-end lines like <a href="http://www.bareminerals.com/" target="_blank">bareMinerals</a>.)</p>\n\nThat said, the drugstore is often home to undiscovered gems like two products I recently stumbled upon from <a href="http://www.maybellinenewyork.ca/caeng/home.aspx" target="_blank">Maybelline New York</a>:', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1892-revision', '', '', '2009-07-29 05:18:55', '2009-07-29 09:18:55', '', 1892, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/07/1892-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18844, 1, '2009-07-29 04:59:42', '2009-07-29 08:59:42', 'Although I can''t get behind <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/02/disturbing-new-trend-man-makeup/" target="_blank">"guyliner" and "manscara"</a>, I CAN support guys taking good care of their skin with products like those in the <a href="http://www.xyhomme.com/_int/_en/index.asp?idtravail=95" target="_blank"><strong>XY Homme</strong></a> range, a new men''s-only line from skincare experts <strong>La Roche-Posay</strong>. (Check out my review of Hydreane Teinte, their latest tinted moisturizer, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/21/for-sensitive-skin-la-roche-posay-hydreane-teinte/" target="_blank">here</a>.)\n\nThe collection was designed with men''s specific skin needs in mind: compared to women, they have thicker and oilier skin that''s more prone to redness, ingrown hairs and dehydration.<!--more-->\n\nThe <strong>Hydrating Barrier Gel </strong>($27) and <strong>Normalizing Anti-Redness Balm</strong> ($27) won''t clog pores while hydrating dry skin and soothing irritation.\n\nFor shaving, there''s the <strong>Soap-Free Emollient Shaving Foam</strong> ($15) and the <strong>Micro-Exfoliating Emollient Shaving Gel</strong> ($15). Both suit sensitive skin, with the latter providing a gentle buffing action to prevent ingrown hairs.<em> </em>\n\n<em>Available at drugstores across Canada.</em>\n<p class="alert"><strong>GET A FREE SELF-TANNER! </strong>I''m giving away 50 (yes, FIFTY!) <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/_en/_ca/products/product-sheet.aspx?code=Sk9_12#tab:profits" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzers</a> (read more about them <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a>). All you have to do is <strong>sign up for BeautyEditor.ca''s </strong><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then <strong>enter your name and email address</strong> in the box below. (If you’re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.)</p>\n\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/MB4CP7VZGQ"></script>\n\nThis giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until <strong>August 8th<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> at midnight</span></strong>. One entry per email address.', 'For the boys: La Roche-Posay XY Homme', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1914-revision', '', '', '2009-07-29 04:59:42', '2009-07-29 08:59:42', '', 1914, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/07/1914-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18845, 1, '2009-07-28 05:16:56', '2009-07-28 09:16:56', 'I ALWAYS forget to use foot cream. Usually, I''m sitting in the pedicure chair at the nail salon when I suddenly remember I haven''t touched it in weeks and have to apologize for the sorry state of my feet.\n\n<a href="http://int.clarins.com/beauty-product/body/shape-up-your-skin/hand-care/foot-beauty-treatment-cream/P0202/C020204007/" target="_blank"><strong>Clarins Foot Beauty Treatment Cream</strong></a> just might get me in the habit. I''ve been meaning to try it after reading <a href="http://www.sugarshockbeauty.com/2009/06/skin-fix-clarins-foot-beauty-treatment.html" target="_blank">SugarShock''s rave review</a>, and thankfully, I fully concur. Unlike other ones I''ve tried, this isn''t greasy and absorbs fast—so there''s minimal slip-and-slide action when you put on your shoes after applying it.\n\nIt also has a faint gardener''s cream-type scent (I think it''s the thyme essential oil, which disinfects). Delish!\n\n<em>Priced at $37. Available at Clarins counters across Canada.</em>', 'Feet treat: Clarins Foot Beauty Treatment Cream', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1905-revision', '', '', '2009-07-28 05:16:56', '2009-07-28 09:16:56', '', 1905, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/07/1905-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18846, 1, '2009-07-27 05:40:15', '2009-07-27 09:40:15', 'I''m not sure if it''s a Canada-wide phenomenon or not, but at least in Toronto this summer, there''s only one way to describe the weather: crappy.\n\nAs I mentioned <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/08/the-great-sunscreen-debate-some-controversial-advice/" target="_blank">here</a>, I''m not a tanner anymore, but even still—by the halfway point of summer, I''ve usually got a bit of colour. This year? Nada.\n\nTime to pull out the faux glow. Just when you thought there couldn''t be any more innovations in self-tanners, there are—really:<!--more-->\n<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.en.nivea.ca/products/show/27799" target="_blank"><strong><strong> </strong></strong></a><strong><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nivea_smoothlegs.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1928 aligncenter" title="nivea_smoothlegs" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nivea_smoothlegs.jpg" alt="nivea_smoothlegs" width="143" height="317" /></a></strong>Nivea''s Smooth Legs Summer Touch</strong> (<a href="http://well.ca/products/nivea-summer-touch-smooth-legs_13295.html?AFFID=BEAUTY" target="_blank">$9.29 at Well.ca</a>) not only gradually builds a natural-looking tan, it also reduces the appearance of hair on your legs. Over time, the hair appears softer, so you can get more time in between hair removal sessions. (Hint: you could use it on your arms, too.)</p>\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jergens_cellulite.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1930" title="jergens_cellulite" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jergens_cellulite.jpg" alt="jergens_cellulite" width="116" height="230" /></a>Jergens</strong> has a trio of innovations this year. For the body, there''s <strong>Natural Glow Daily Moisturizer</strong> in <a href="http://www.jergens.ca/en/ourCollection/product.asp?productId=7" target="_blank"><strong>Firming</strong></a> and <a href="http://www.jergens.ca/en/ourCollection/product.asp?productId=1" target="_blank"><strong>Revitalizing</strong></a> versions ($11.29, also at Well.ca). The former reduces the appearance of cellulite in seven days, while the latter has antioxidants and vitamin E that help your (fake) tan last twice as long.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jergens_face.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1931" title="jergens_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jergens_face.jpg" alt="jergens_face" width="116" height="230" /></a>And remember the oft-repeated beauty wisdom about self-tanners not providing sun protection? Well, scratch that. Jergens also has a new <a href="http://www.jergens.ca/en/ourCollection/product.asp?productId=8" target="_blank"><strong>Natural Glow Daily Facial Moisturizer</strong></a> (<a href="http://well.ca/products/jergens-natural-glow-face-daily_6647.html?AFFID=BEAUTY" target="_blank">$11.29 at Well.ca</a>) with broad-spectrum SPF 20 protection.\n<em>\nAvailable online at <a href="http://well.ca/beauty?AFFID=BEAUTY">Well.ca</a> or at drugstores and mass-market retailers across Canada.</em>', 'New self-tanners from Nivea and Jergens', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1925-revision', '', '', '2009-07-27 05:40:15', '2009-07-27 09:40:15', '', 1925, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/07/1925-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18847, 1, '2009-07-24 11:34:02', '2009-07-24 15:34:02', 'Here''s a blanket statement: if you use eyeliner, I think it should be waterproof.\n\nMy friend <a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/" target="_blank">Janine</a> (who is, incidentally, also a makeup artist) turned me on to the wonders of waterproof liner a couple of years ago, and I''ve never looked back. (Honestly, it DOES make a difference with the raccoon factor, as I used to forever be wiping errant smudges from my upper and lower lids. Not anymore.)\n\n<a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/home.html" target="_blank">Benefit</a> does a particularly good job on the waterproofing front—their <a href="http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P229208&amp;categoryId=RPYMAL&amp;shouldPaginate=" target="_blank">BADgal waterproof liner</a> is on frequent rotation in my makeup bag—and now the company has come out with <a href="http://sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P235521&amp;categoryId=C10339#" target="_blank">Automatic Eyeliner Pencils</a>. As in, no more sharpening AND no more smudges. They draw a really thin line, which is perfect for daytime (you can always build upon it for evening). And the wand is dual-ended, with a sponge tip on the other side for easy blending, if you so choose. Available in three neutral colours—my favourite is Wink O'' Ink (a gray-black).\n\n<em>Priced at $26. Available at Holt Renfrew on Bloor St. in Toronto and at Murale, Sephora and Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques across Canada.</em>', 'Product review: Benefit Automatic Eyeliner Pencils', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1886-revision', '', '', '2009-07-24 11:34:02', '2009-07-24 15:34:02', '', 1886, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/07/1886-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(18848, 1, '2009-07-22 05:15:28', '2009-07-22 09:15:28', 'One of the most remarkable beauty developments over the past couple of years is this: oil is your friend.\n\nI used to be one of those people who freaked out at the concept of putting anything that wasn''t oil-free on my face. Now, I''m a die-hard face oil addict. (<a href="http://uk.lizearle.com/products_details.php?range=94&amp;groupid=225&amp;mnuid=&amp;S=35d472234a6339d5c97ba" target="_blank">Liz Earle''s Superskin Concentrate</a> is my current oil of choice.)\n\nThe same theory used to apply to my hair—wasn''t it all about <em>removing</em> oil, not adding it back in?\n\nWell, no. Not if you''ve encountered the <a href="http://moroccanoil.com/" target="_blank">Moroccanoil</a> line of products. A few weeks ago, I met with Carmen Tal, the Montreal-based owner of the company, along with her daughter. And hear this: they have GREAT hair. <!--more-->\n<h2>Why Moroccanoil Works</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/moroccan-oil-store-products.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7711" title="MoroccanOil hair products" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/moroccan-oil-store-products-300x165.jpg" alt="MoroccanOil hair products hair serum" width="300" height="165" /></a>Moroccanoil products are all based on argan oil, a wonder ingredient derived from Morocco that is equal parts antioxidant, UV protector, vitamin-infuser and hair-strengthener. So your hair actually looks and feels healthier and silkier—but not greasier—when you use these products. (That''s right—it''s not greasy AT ALL. And believe me, I would tell you. I have the kind of straight, fine hair that can''t handle any type of hair serum, styling lotion, etc.)\n\nThe star product in the line is the original Moroccanoil Treatment ($39 for 100 mL). All you need is a few drops: it gets rid of frizz like nothing else and really helps dry ends look healthier. It enhances coloured locks, too—some colourists even use it as a pre-colour treatment because it improves shine, elasticity and the depth of colour.\n<h2>New Moroccanoil Products</h2>\nRecently, Carmen introduced a few new products to the line: the Moisture Repair Shampoo ($18.80 for 250 mL), Moisture Repair Conditioner ($19.80 for 250 mL) and the Restorative Hair Mask ($39 for 250 mL). All left my hair wonderfully silky, and the scent is to die for. If you''re like me and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/03/summer-scent-guerlain-aqua-allegoria-tiare-mimosa/" target="_blank">love anything tropical</a>, you''ll adore this even more.\n\nPS: the Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo is sulfate-free! Before you use it, find out my <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/01/the-trick-to-using-sulfate-free-shampoos-and-my-top-five-picks/">trick to using sulfate-free shampoos</a>.\n\n<em>Priced from $18.80-$39. Available at select hair salons across Canada (see </em><a href="http://moroccanoil.com/" target="_blank"><em>moroccanoil.com</em></a><em> for locations).</em>', 'Moroccanoil: A miracle-worker for any hair type', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1841-revision', '', '', '2009-07-22 05:15:28', '2009-07-22 09:15:28', '', 1841, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/07/1841-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18849, 1, '2009-07-21 05:39:39', '2009-07-21 09:39:39', 'As someone with sensitive skin, I know all too well how certain products can cause redness, irritation, and even rashes and swelling. (And they can sometimes turn on you suddenly, after years of using them with no problems—which is why, <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-complexion-concealer/c38_40_45/p141/touche-eclat-radiant-touch/product_info.html" target="_blank">YSL Touche Éclat</a>, you''re pretty much dead to me now. <em>Le sigh</em>.)\n\nOne line I''ve had absolutely no trouble with is <a href="http://www.laroche-posay.ca/_en/_ca/index.aspx" target="_blank">La Roche-Posay</a>, which specializes in treating sensitive skin. What''s the secret? Thermal spring water, which actually comes from <a href="http://www.laroche-posay.com/interhtml/histoireeauseculaire.htm" target="_blank">the town of La Roche-Posay in France</a>. I was lucky enough to visit on a press trip back in 2007, and we got to not only bathe in the water, but also gulp some down from a fountain in the centre of the village. The water is extremely high in selenium, which soothes inflammation and has natural antioxidant properties. In fact, it''s so beneficial that La Roche-Posay (the town) is home to a medical spa where people from all over France come to find relief for severe burns, eczema and other skin conditions.\n\nThe latest spring water-infused product from La Roche-Posay (the brand) is Hydreane Teinte, a tinted moisturizer that reduces skin sensitivity. (It''s the tinted version of the <a href="http://hydreane.laroche-posay.com/_int/_en/index.asp" target="_blank">Hydreane skincare line</a>—which comes in Light and Rich versions—for sensitive skin.)\n\nI tested the lightest shade, Sand (it''s available in two others) and found it gave my skin a nice, even glow, with perhaps more coverage than most tinted moisturizers offer. (However, if you''re looking for full coverage, try <a href="http://www.laroche-posay.com/INTERHTML/toleriane-corrective-fluid-foundation-description.htm" target="_blank">La Roche-Posay Toleriane Corrective Fluid Foundation</a>. I actually used to use it as a concealer, since it''s fairly opaque and has a nice, creamy consistency for easy blending.)\n\nOne caution with Hydreane Teinte: it''s quite moisturizing, so it''s perfect year-round for drier skin types—but us combination or oily girls may want to save it for the winter months, when skin needs extra hydration.\n\n<em>Priced at $25.50 for 40 mL. Available at drugstores across Canada.</em>', 'Found! A tinted moisturizer for sensitive skin', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1804-revision', '', '', '2009-07-21 05:39:39', '2009-07-21 09:39:39', '', 1804, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/07/1804-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18850, 1, '2009-07-20 10:08:08', '2009-07-20 14:08:08', 'If you''re as obsessed with <em><a href="http://www.amctv.com/originals/madmen/" target="_blank">Mad Men</a></em> as I am (and not just for the acting—I''m totally coveting the clothes, hair and makeup!), you''ll want to pop by a <a href="http://www.bananarepublic.ca/br_eng/" target="_blank">Banana Republic</a> store between July 21st and August 11th. All you need to do is pick up your Casting Call entry code and then <a href="http://madmencastingcall.amctv.com" target="_blank">submit</a> a photo of yourself in your best <em>Mad Men</em> style... and then you could win a walk-on role PLUS a $1,000 Banana Republic gift card.\n\nFor some hints on how to get the <em>Mad Men</em> look, check out Banana Republic''s style guide <a href="http://media.amctv.com/madmen/castingcall/MM_BR_StyleGuide.pdf" target="_blank">here</a>.\n\nThe new season begins August 16th. Can''t wait!', 'July 21-August 11: Mad Men casting call at Banana Republic', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1756-revision', '', '', '2009-07-20 10:08:08', '2009-07-20 14:08:08', '', 1756, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/07/1756-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18851, 1, '2009-07-20 05:17:05', '2009-07-20 09:17:05', 'Recently, I found <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/06/liquid-foundation-i-actually-like-physicians-formula-organic-wear-liquid-foundation-spf-15/" target="_blank">a liquid foundation I''m in love with</a> (yes, miracles do happen). But it got me thinking back to all the tips I''ve received over the years about the right way to apply it.\n\nSome makeup artists swear by sponges, which you can buy at the drugstore. Me? Not so much. I think they waste too much product, and then you have to clean them, which can be a bit of a pain.\n\nOthers prefer the foundation brush, which is flat and made of synthetic fibres (not animal hair). I have <a href="http://www.bobbibrowncosmetics.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?ngextredir=1&amp;CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY2568&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD7557" target="_blank">a good one from Bobbi Brown</a>, which I sometimes use. But despite the fact that it''s supposed to make blending easier (and theoretically using less product), I do find it gives me a heavier look. Plus there''s that whole clean-up factor afterwards.\n\nSo my application method of choice is simply my fingers. <!--more-->Start with clean ones, obviously, and then squirt a bit of the foundation on the back of your hand. NEVER apply it directly from the bottle as it will look way too heavy.\n\nThen, dabbing a bit on your fingers at a time, apply—starting from the centre of your face and working outward. (This is VERY important so that you avoid the "mask" look at your jaw line.) The areas where foundation is most needed are around the nose, mouth, chin and forehead, so it just makes sense that you concentrate application there and then gently blend it out as you reach the outer areas of your face.\n\nFor best results, apply it in a gentle massaging motion. This will warm up the product and help it melt into your skin for the most natural look.\n\nEt voila! Now all you need to do is set with powder, and of course, wash your hands.', 'How-to: Apply liquid foundation', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1789-revision', '', '', '2009-07-20 05:17:05', '2009-07-20 09:17:05', '', 1789, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/07/1789-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18852, 1, '2009-07-19 05:14:40', '2009-07-19 09:14:40', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>\n\nAs a beauty editor, you get to know that certain brands excel at certain things. For example, Lancôme makes the best mascaras, M.A.C and NARS always have the most cutting-edge colours, and Shu Uemura rules for false lashes and eyelash curlers.\n\nAnd self-tanning products? Definitely L''Oréal Paris (as well as its sister brand, Lancôme).\n\nThe newest from L''Oréal Paris: <strong><a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/_en/_ca/products/product-sheet.aspx?code=Sk9_12#tab:profits" target="_blank">Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzer</a></strong>, a gradual self-tanning lotion that contains the skin-hydrating antioxidant vitamin E and light-reflecting micro-pearls for a bit of extra glow. Even better: it''s quick-drying and transfer-resistant. I haven''t tried it yet myself, but I also hear it doesn''t have the usual icky self-tanner scent.\n<p class="alert"><strong>Wanna try it?</strong> I''m giving away 50 (yes, FIFTY!) of them. All you have to do is <strong>sign up for BeautyEditor.ca''s </strong><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then <strong>enter your name and email address</strong> in the box below. (If you''re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.)</p>\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/MB4CP7VZGQ"></script>\n\nThis giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until <strong>August 8th<span style="font-weight: bold;"> at midnight</span></strong>. One entry per email address.', 'Win it: One of 50 L&#039;Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzers', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1814-revision', '', '', '2009-07-19 05:14:40', '2009-07-19 09:14:40', '', 1814, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/07/1814-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18853, 1, '2009-07-17 11:54:22', '2009-07-17 15:54:22', 'Confession: ever since I started working in the beauty biz, I''ve thought about creating my own line of skincare products. So I have to admit that I''m a bit jealous of Jessica Burman from Kitchener, Ont., who in 2004 launched <a href="http://www.cocoonapothecary.com/index.html" target="_blank">Cocoon Apothecary</a>, a line of all-natural products formulated with certified-organic botanicals.\n\nSometimes it can be hit and miss with natural products, but I was thrilled that I actually LOVED the stuff Jessica sent me to try. When most of the stuff that crosses my desk is full of ingredients I can''t even pronounce, I appreciate that I can actually identify nearly every item on the very short ingredient lists on the labels.\n\nJessica recently switched to packaging everything in <strong>eco-friendly glass</strong>, not plastic bottles. And you can tell just by smelling the products that what''s inside are lots of<strong> good-for-your-skin essential oils</strong>. (I hate the chemical smell of faux lavender, for example, but this stuff is the real thing.)\n\nHere''s what I tried:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/cocoonapothecary_touchyfeely.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1778 alignleft" title="cocoonapothecary_touchyfeely" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/cocoonapothecary_touchyfeely.jpg" alt="cocoonapothecary_touchyfeely" width="60" height="163" /></a>\n<p style="text-align: left;">The <a href="http://www.cocoonapothecary.com/organic_lotion_03.html" target="_blank"><strong>Touchy Feely Body Lotion</strong></a> ($20 for 240 mL) contains organic lavender and rosemary essential oils and is not only incredibly moisturizing but also relieves minor skin irritations from insect bites or sunburns.</p>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/cocoonapothecary_petalpurity.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1781 alignleft" title="cocoonapothecary_petalpurity" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/cocoonapothecary_petalpurity.jpg" alt="cocoonapothecary_petalpurity" width="60" height="172" /></a>\n<p style="text-align: left;">The <a href="http://www.cocoonapothecary.com/organic_cleanser.html" target="_blank"><strong>Petal Purity Facial Cleanser</strong></a> ($16 for 100 mL) somehow manages to remove all traces of dirt, oil and makeup without stripping my skin. The secret? Organic almond and coconut essential oils, which bind to pollutants and gently remove them from your pores. But thanks to purifying geranium and lavender essences, it doesn''t make me break out.</p>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/cocoonapothecary_roseycheeks.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-1774 alignleft" title="cocoonapothecary_roseycheeks" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/cocoonapothecary_roseycheeks.jpg" alt="cocoonapothecary_roseycheeks" width="60" height="172" /></a>\n\nThe <strong><a href="http://www.cocoonapothecary.com/organic_moisturizer.html" target="_blank">Rosey Cheeks Facial Cream</a></strong> ($40 for 100 mL) contains natural sources of vitamin A (retinol—read more about how much derms love it <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/14/skincare-must-have-the-single-ingredient-all-derms-love/" target="_blank">here</a>), as well as organic rosehip, avocado and green tea oils. Besides hydrating and smoothing, it helps diminish scars and sun damage. Sign me up!\n<p class="alert"><strong>One more reason to love this line: BeautyEditor.ca readers can receive 25% off!</strong> Just visit the website at <a href="http://www.cocoonapothecary.com/index.html" target="_blank">cocoonapothecary.com</a> and use the word "BEAUTY" as your discount code. Happy shopping!</p>', 'Exclusive: 25% off at Cocoon Apothecary', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1773-revision', '', '', '2009-07-17 11:54:22', '2009-07-17 15:54:22', '', 1773, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/07/1773-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18854, 1, '2009-07-17 10:04:38', '2009-07-17 14:04:38', 'In case you can''t read the text in this ad—if you book a Make Up For Ever consultation at Sephora either today or tomorrow, you''ll score a FREE Make Up For Ever travel pouch! Visit <a href="http://www.sephora.com/canada/" target="_blank">sephora.com/canada</a> for Sephora locations across Canada.', 'July 17 &amp; 18: Make Up For Ever event at Sephora', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1759-revision', '', '', '2009-07-17 10:04:38', '2009-07-17 14:04:38', '', 1759, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/07/1759-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18855, 1, '2009-07-16 15:42:59', '2009-07-16 19:42:59', 'When I read about <a href="http://www.luckymag.com/blogs/beauty/2008/04/if-you-arent-into-coconut-skip-this-post.html" target="_blank"><em>Lucky</em> beauty assistant Cat Marnell''s adoration for The Body Shop''s Coconut range</a> (specifically, the Body Butter), I knew I had to get my hands on it. (Ref: <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/03/summer-scent-guerlain-aqua-allegoria-tiare-mimosa/" target="_blank">this post</a>, where I explained my fixation with beachy fragrance notes like Coppertone sunscreen, tropical flowers and obviously, coconut.)\n\nAnyway, finally—as of last week, in fact—the <a href="http://thebodyshop-ca.stores.yahoo.net/landing-coconut-range.html" target="_blank">Coconut collection</a> is available in Canada. And now I''m obsessed with it.\n\nIt includes a scrub, soap, foaming bath, lip butter, hand wash, shower cream and the aforementioned Body Butter. But since I''ve never been a huge fan of the latter—I find them way too greasy—I was delighted that there''s also a lighter version, the <a href="http://thebodyshop-ca.stores.yahoo.net/bnewmilbodlo1.html" target="_blank">Milk Body Lotion</a>. What''s genius about it is that it''s thin enough to be dispensed through a spray pump, which makes the daily post-shower lotion application a LOT faster. But thanks to the high-quality organic virgin coconut oil it contains, the lotion is still super-hydrating.\n\nThat makes <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/13/not-just-for-babies-live-clean-baby-moisturizing-baby-lotion/" target="_blank">two new body lotion finds</a> for me in one week—yikes! (I''ll have to create a rotation between this and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/13/not-just-for-babies-live-clean-baby-moisturizing-baby-lotion/" target="_blank">Live Clean Baby''s version</a>.)\n\nPriced at $16. Available at The Body Shop stores across Canada, or order online at <a title="The Body Shop" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/www.thebodyshop.ca'');" href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/" target="_blank">www.thebodyshop.ca</a>.', 'Product review: The Body Shop Coconut Milk Body Lotion', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1745-revision', '', '', '2009-07-16 15:42:59', '2009-07-16 19:42:59', '', 1745, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/07/1745-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18856, 1, '2009-07-15 05:31:56', '2009-07-15 10:31:56', 'I don''t have kids yet, so I''m not exactly an expert on beauty for pregnant moms. But that''s why I''m delighted to share a Q&amp;A I had with mom and ex-model <a href="http://health.discovery.com/convergence/runway-moms/liza.html" target="_blank">Liza Elliott-Ramirez</a>. Based in New York, Liza runs <a href="http://www.expectingmodels.com/" target="_blank">Expecting Models</a>, a modelling agency entirely devoted to pregnant models, AND she stars in the reality show <em><a href="http://health.discovery.com/convergence/runway-moms/runway-moms.html" target="_blank">Runway Moms</a></em> (which is coming soon to Canada!). She''s also a big fan of <a href="http://www.bio-oil.com/en/uses.html" target="_blank">Bio-Oil</a>, the cult-favourite scar/stretch mark/uneven skin tone oil (they hosted her trip to T.O.).\n\nHere''s what Liza had to say about modelling, reality TV and looking good during and post-pregnancy:<!--more-->\n\nYou got your start in this biz as a professional (non-expecting!) model. How did that come about? I was scouted on the beach in the Hamptons by a photographer when I was 14 years old. We did a photo shoot and I used those images for a portfolio and went into an agency and got signed. My entry into the business was pretty easy—I was very lucky.\n\nTell us a bit about your pre-pregnancy modelling career... was it as it as glamorous as everyone would believe? Some of it is very glamourous—like walking down a runway and wearing couture in photo shoots, but it’s a competitive business and you have to win jobs by pounding the pavement and doing a lot of casting calls. In New York City, there are lots of models competing for fewer jobs and casting is tough. In Japan, I would go to 28 castings a day and thought my feet would fall off.  You win some jobs and not others and you don’t know why, so you have to have tough skin and roll with the punches… and never take it personally.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/expectingmodels.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-1705" title="expectingmodels" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/expectingmodels.jpg" alt="expectingmodels" width="176" height="267" /></a>What made you decide to launch <a href="http://www.expectingmodels.com/" target="_blank">Expecting Models</a>? When I became pregnant with my first child, my agent told me to come back when I was to my pre-pregnancy body. I knew there had to be a market for pregnant models, so I started to reach out to clients and companies I thought would be a good fit. There was so much work I was turning jobs down, [so] in 2001, I founded <a href="Expecting Models" target="_blank">Expecting Models</a>. We are the only agency that specializes in professional pregnant models for the fashion and commercial world.\n\nDid  your modelling experience prepare you for your new role as a reality TV star on <em><a href="http://health.discovery.com/convergence/runway-moms/runway-moms.html" target="_blank">Runway Moms</a></em>? Absolutely. It was a great way to learn to be natural on camera. Reality is so different from scripted television. I prefer reality TV because it gives people the essence of the truth—it''s real situations.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Bio-Oil-Pack-and-Bottle1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1721" title="Bio-Oil Pack and Bottle" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Bio-Oil-Pack-and-Bottle1-268x300.jpg" alt="Bio-Oil Pack and Bottle" width="268" height="300" /></a>What''s the best way to take care of your skin throughout your pregnancy? Great skin is the foundation of every pregnancy beauty routine, especially when it’s summer and you’re showing more skin around the beach or pool. For silky skin: moisturize! Exfoliate your body with gentle soap and a coarse cloth in the shower, and then apply <a href="http://www.bio-oil.com/en/uses.html" target="_blank">Bio-Oil</a> head-to-toe on your skin. Focus on the belly area morning and night.\n\nFresh, clean make up is always best: your skin emits a natural glow so don’t cover it up. Powder can make you look older. Tinted moisturizer with SPF, a little bronzer and a soft neutral lip gloss enhances the glow. Add glamour with a smudge of dark liner across the upper lash line. For swelling in the eye zone, apply spoons chilled in the fridge for a few minutes before makeup application.\n\nPregnant or not, what are the three beauty products you can''t live without?\n<ol>\n	<li><a href="http://www.bio-oil.com/en/uses.html" target="_blank">Bio-Oil</a>:  I’m so in love with this product—my son and husband are big fans too. It keeps your skin hydrated and evens out your skin tone.</li>\n	<li>Eyeliner: It''s one of those quick and easy tools that helps open up your eyes.</li>\n	<li>Lip gloss: You can just pop it on mirror-free, smoosh up your lips and you’re ready to go.</li>\n</ol>\nDo you have any advice for aspiring models? Don’t give up. Don’t take “NO” personally and achieve at least three things a day that will help you get closer to your dream. That way you are always on the road to success.\n\nLastly, what are you tips for balancing career and motherhood? Don’t place emphasis on having to get the job done during normal business hours, especially if you can work on a freelance basis to spend more time with your kids. In the early days, do your best to sleep when your baby sleeps and time yourself with how long you realistically think you can work with a baby. Actually estimate that something will take you 40 minutes, set a timer and stick to it. That will help you learn about your limits, how long things really take and force you to pay attention to how long you are working. I know it sounds cliché but you have to take time out for you—eat properly, take time to rest and do it as often as you can. Because if Mom is falling apart, the family starts to follow suit. Love the job that you do and then leave it at work so you can enjoy the time with your family in body and mind. And remember, from baby onwards…. everything else will be pending!', 'Beauty Insider: Liza Elliott-Ramirez, Founder of Expecting Models', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1696-revision', '', '', '2009-07-15 05:31:56', '2009-07-15 10:31:56', '', 1696, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/07/1696-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18857, 1, '2009-07-14 05:40:15', '2009-07-14 09:40:15', 'Last week, I interviewed no less than SIX dermatologists. And while I can''t tell you what, exactly, we spoke about (that''ll come out in a future magazine article I''m writing) I <em>can</em> say that there''s one skincare ingredient ALL of them recommended as part of a good skincare regimen.\n\nAny guesses?<!--more-->\n\nIt''s <strong>retinoic acid</strong>. Otherwise known as Retin-A or Tretinoin (by prescription) or retinol (which is what you see in beauty products). It''s a derivative of vitamin A, and the reason derms love it is because there''s a heap of good research behind it—unlike most other ingredients you see on product labels. In other words, there''s actual PROOF that it really does work.\n\nAnd what does it do? Try all of the following:\n\n- it helps smooth out wrinkles\n\n- it can give skin a slightly firmer appearance\n\n- it can diminish mild-to-moderate cases of acne\n\n- it evens out skin tone and texture\n\nMany people (including moi) thought retinoids might not be the greatest to use long-term since they thin out your skin. But let me bust that myth right now—they don''t. I posed this question to all six derms, and they said it actually does the opposite—it makes skin slightly denser. Sweet.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ROC_Multicorrexion-Serum-bottle.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1726" title="ROC_Multicorrexion Serum bottle" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ROC_Multicorrexion-Serum-bottle-155x300.jpg" alt="ROC_Multicorrexion Serum bottle" width="155" height="300" /></a>If you''ve got sensitive skin, start with a product containing retinol (it''s milder) and gradually work your way up to a higher concentration of it. (Or ask your derm for a prescription version.) One to try: <strong>RoC''s new Multi-Correxion Anti-Age Intensive Serum Express Multi-Action</strong>. Apply it morning and night before moisturizing for a one-two punch against wrinkles, dark marks, sagging, dryness and uneven tone and texture.\n\n<em>Priced at $47. Available at drugstores across Canada.</em>\n<p class="alert"><strong>\n</strong></p>', 'Skincare must-have: The single ingredient ALL derms love', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1677-revision', '', '', '2009-07-14 05:40:15', '2009-07-14 09:40:15', '', 1677, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/07/1677-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18858, 1, '2009-07-13 05:37:54', '2009-07-13 09:37:54', 'If using baby lotion as my body moisturizer is wrong... I don''t want to be right.\n\nSpecifically, it''s the lotion in <a href="http://www.live-clean.com" target="_blank">Live Clean''s new Baby line</a> that has me all a-flutter. You know how babies always smell ridiculously good? Well, I think I''ve stumbled upon their secret because I can''t stop smelling myself.\n\nOther great things about this lotion: it absorbs quickly, isn''t greasy and contains certified organic botanicals like lavender and chamomile.\n\nAnd if it''s safe enough for babies, it''s good enough for me. Like everything else in the line (which includes a shampoo, baby bath, and "non-petroleum" jelly), it''s free of parabens and phthalates.\n\nPriced at $6.99. Available at Sobey''s in the Maritimes and Loblaws, Wal-mart, Pharma Plus and London Drugs stores across Canada.', 'Not just for babies: Live Clean Baby Moisturizing Baby Lotion', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1683-revision', '', '', '2009-07-13 05:37:54', '2009-07-13 09:37:54', '', 1683, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/07/1683-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18859, 1, '2009-07-10 05:57:50', '2009-07-10 09:57:50', 'Okay, so this isn''t exactly about beauty—but I still want to recommend that you go see the indie film  <a href="http://www.valentinomovie.com" target="_blank"><strong><em>Valentino: The Last Emperor</em></strong></a>. It opens today, and earlier this week I was lucky enough to get a sneak preview (complete with a post-movie Q&amp;A session with the director, Matt Tyrnauer, special correspondent for <em>Vanity Fair</em>). <em>Time </em>said it was "flawless," <em>The Globe</em> calls it "beautiful in every way"—I say it''s an absolutely hilarious inside look at the crazy world of fashion.\n\nHere''s where it''s playing across Canada:\n\n<strong>Toronto</strong>: <a href="http://amcyongeanddundas.com" target="_blank">AMC Cinemas</a>, Yonge and Dundas, and <a href="http://www.cinemaclock.com" target="_blank">The Royal</a>, 608 College Street\n\n<strong>Vancouver</strong>: <a href="http://www.cinemark.com" target="_blank">Tinseltown</a>, 88 West Pender\n\n<strong>Montreal</strong>: <a href="http://www.cinemaduparc.com" target="_blank">Cinéma du Parc</a>, 3575 Park Avenue\n\nVisit <a href="http://www.valentinomovie.com" target="_blank">valentinomovie.com</a> for more info.\n<p class="alert"><strong>Don’t forget!</strong> You can still win Genuine Health’s Healthy Skin Chocolate Soft Chews. (Read more about them <a href="../enter-to-win-genuine-health-healthy-skin-chocolate-soft-chews/" target="_blank">here</a>.) Here’s what to do if you want to WIN:\n1. Subscribe to BeautyEditor.ca’s <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank">email newletter</a> or <a href="../feed" target="_blank">RSS feed</a>.\n2. <a href="mailto:michelle@beautyeditor.ca" target="_blank">Send me an email</a> with the subject line “Chocolate” and include your name, address and telephone number.\nThe first five people to respond will each receive one package of Genuine Health Healthy Skin Chocolate Soft Chews. Please note: you must be a resident of Canada to win.', 'Fun film: Valentino: The Last Emperor', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '1657-revision', '', '', '2009-07-10 05:57:50', '2009-07-10 09:57:50', '', 1657, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/07/1657-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18860, 1, '2010-01-13 17:54:07', '2010-01-13 21:54:07', '<a href="http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/katy-perry-and-avril-lavigne-tapped-for-proactiv-2409052?src=nl/mornReport/20100113" target="_blank"><em>WWD</em></a> reports today that Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne and Jenna Fischer are the latest faces to join Proactiv''s stable of celebrity spokespeople. I guess money talks—each is reportedly being paid in the millions of dollars in exchange for endorsing the anti-acne products in infomercials.\n\nDoes anyone really believe they actually use this stuff? Or that it even works in the first place? I''ve not tried it, but the reviews I''ve read are mixed, and it just seems like a glorified benzoyl peroxide preparation, which you can find at any drugstore.', 'Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne and Jenna Fischer to rep Proactiv', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5486-revision', '', '', '2010-01-13 17:54:07', '2010-01-13 21:54:07', '', 5486, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5486-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18861, 1, '2010-01-13 14:42:55', '2010-01-13 19:42:55', '<a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1037705/" target="_blank"><em>The Book of Eli</em></a> is set to launch in Canada this weekend, and at the premiere party in Hollywood on Monday night were Mila Kunis (who has a lead role) and Rosario Dawson.\n\nI was simultaneously impressed and disappointed when I saw these pics. Impressed, because I can''t remember the last time I saw Ms. Mila on the red carpet—and looking so fab, I might add. How stellar is this eye makeup? There''s some serious artistry there in terms of the lining-the-waterline trick (plus some false lashes, I suspect), both of which makes eyes pop without the heaviness of a dark, smokey shadow.\n\nRosario, on the other hand, underwhelms here. Gorgeous as she is, this is weekend hair and makeup—it''s pretty, but wouldn''t it be nice to see a brighter lipstick, more emphasis on the eyes or a more voluminous hair style? I''m not snarking—more often than not, I don''t practice what I preach—but you can clearly see the contrast between Mila''s look (polished) and Rosario''s (blah).\n\nThe bottom line: when cameras are around, always, ALWAYS make an effort.\n\nDo you agree?', 'Mila Kunis or Rosario Dawson: Which star got it right?', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5478-revision', '', '', '2010-01-13 14:42:55', '2010-01-13 19:42:55', '', 5478, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5478-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18862, 1, '2010-01-13 14:15:54', '2010-01-13 18:15:54', 'I don''t know about you, but right about now—as we Canadians enter the loooooong stretch of winter that won''t let up until at least March or April—I''m dreaming of escape to a sunny locale. And when (if?) I get there, I want to look just like one of Gwen Stefani''s bathing suit-clad <strong>Harajuku Lovers</strong>. (Specifically, I like the gal on the far left side with the big white shades.)\n\nThis limited-edition fragrance collection, called <strong>Sunshine Cuties</strong>, features the mini fashion plates decked out in their stylish togs (complete with pedicured toes!).\n\nHere''s the lowdown on the scents:\n<ul>\n	<li>Love: fruity floral</li>\n	<li>Lil'' Angel: citrus vanilla</li>\n	<li>Music: sensuous floral</li>\n	<li>Baby: dewy floral</li>\n	<li>G: creamy musk</li>\n</ul>\n<em>Available in March at drug stores, Murale, Sears and Sephora stores across Canada.</em>', 'Sneak peek: Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5472-revision', '', '', '2010-01-13 14:15:54', '2010-01-13 18:15:54', '', 5472, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5472-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18863, 1, '2010-01-11 13:49:53', '2010-01-11 17:49:53', 'Now this is a GREAT idea: Estée Lauder is hosting a cross-Canada event to help you update your social media profile photo.\n\nEach participant will get a professional makeup application and photo (you''ll get a hard copy and a digital via email), plus a 10-day supply of foundation. Oh, and did I mention? It''s totally FREE!\n\nUse the pic for your blog, Facebook, Linked In, Twitter or dating site profile.\n\nView times, locations and sign-up instructions after the jump.\n\n<strong>UPDATE: New times and locations added at Murale stores across Canada, see below in BOLD.</strong>\n\n<!--more--><span style="font-family: Tahoma; font-size: x-small;"><strong> </strong></span>\n<h2>Toronto and GTA</h2>\nStart Time: Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 10:00am\n\nEnd Time: Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 4:00pm\n\nLocation: Holt Renfrew Bloor Street\n\nStreet: 50 Bloor Street West\n\nCity/Town: Toronto, ON\n\nCall ahead to reserve your makeup and photo session: 416-922-2333\n\n* Offer good while supplies last. Quantities limited. One to a customer, please.\n\n-----\n\n<strong>Murale at the Shops at Don Mills\n</strong>\n\n<strong>Date: Friday, March 26th and Saturday, March 27th\n</strong>\n\n<strong>Time: 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. both days\n</strong>\n\n<strong>20 Marie Labatte Road, Toronto\n</strong>\n\n<strong>Phone: 416-384-1858</strong>\n\n-----\nStart Time: Saturday, April 10th, 2010 at 10:00am\n\nEnd Time: Saturday, April 10th, 2010 at 4:00pm\n\nLocation: The Bay Fairview\n\nStreet: 1800 Sheppard Avenue East\n\nCity/Town: Toronto, ON\n\nCall ahead to reserve your makeup and photo session: 416-491-2010\n\n* Offer good while supplies last. Quantities limited. One to a customer, please.\n\n-----\n\nStart Time: Saturday, April 17th, 2010 at 10:00am\n\nEnd Time: Saturday, April 17th, 2010 at 4:00pm\n\nLocation: The Bay Yorkdale\n\nStreet: 3401 Dufferin St. (at Highway # 401)\n\nCity/Town: Toronto, ON\n\nCall ahead to reserve your makeup and photo session: 416-789-8011\n\n* Offer good while supplies last. Quantities limited. One to a customer, please.\n\n-----\n\nStart Time: Thursday, April 29th, 2010 at 12:00pm\n\nEnd Time: Thursday, April 29th, 2010 at 8:00pm\n\nLocation: The Bay Bloor Street\n\nStreet: 44 Bloor Street East\n\nCity/Town: Toronto, ON\n\nCall ahead to reserve your makeup and photo session: 416-972-3333\n\n* Offer good while supplies last. Quantities limited. One to a customer, please.\n\n-----\n\nStart Time: Friday, May 14th, 2010 at 12:00pm\n\nEnd Time: Friday, May 14th, 2010 at 8:00pm\n\nLocation: Sears Yonge and Dundas\n\nStreet: 290 Yonge Street\n\nCity/Town: Toronto, ON\n\nCall ahead to reserve your makeup and photo session: 416-349-7111\n\n* Offer good while supplies last. Quantities limited. One to a customer, please.\n\n-----\n<h2>Vancouver</h2>\nStart Time: Thursday, February 18th, 2010 at 11:00am\n\nEnd Time: Sunday, February 21ST, 2010 at 4:00pm\n\nLocation: Sears on Robson\n\nStreet: 701 Granville Street\n\nCity/Town: Vancouver, BC\n\nCall ahead to reserve your makeup and photo session: 604-685-7112\n\n* Offer good while supplies last. Quantities limited. One to a customer, please.\n\n-----\n\nStart Time: Thursday, February 11th, 2010 at 11:00am\n\nEnd Time: Saturday, February 13th, 2010 at 5:00pm\n\nLocation: The Bay Vancouver Downtown\n\nStreet: 674 Granville Street\n\nCity/Town: Vancouver, BC\n\nCall ahead to reserve your makeup and photo session: 604-681-6211\n\n* Offer good while supplies last. Quantities limited. One to a customer, please.\n\n-----\n<h2>Calgary</h2>\nStart Time: Thursday, February 4th, 2010 at 11:00am\n\nEnd Time: Saturday, February 6th, 2010 at 4:00pm\n\nLocation: Holt Renfrew Calgary\n\nStreet: 510 8th Avenue SW\n\nCity/Town: Calgary, AB\n\nCall ahead to reserve your makeup and photo session: 403-269-7341\n\n* Offer good while supplies last. Quantities limited. One to a customer, please.\n\n-----\n\n<strong>Murale at the Southcentre Mall</strong>\n\n<strong>Date: Friday, March 26th and Saturday, March 27th\n</strong>\n\n<strong>Time: 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. both days\n</strong>\n\n<strong>100 Anderson Road SE, Calgary\n</strong>\n\n<strong>Phone: 403-278-8302</strong>\n-----\n<h2>Ottawa</h2>\nStart Time: Friday, April 9th, 2010 at 12:00pm\n\nEnd Time: Friday, April 9th, 2010 at 8:00pm\n\nLocation: The Bay Bayshore\n\nStreet: 100 Bayshore Drive\n\nCity/Town: Ottawa (Nepean), ON\n\nCall ahead to reserve your makeup and photo session: 613-596-9810\n\n* Offer good while supplies last. Quantities limited. One to a customer, please.\n\n-----\n<h2>Montreal, Point-Claire, Laval</h2>\n<strong>Murale at the Place Ville Marie</strong>\n\n<strong>Date: Wednesday, March 31st and Thursday, April 1st\n</strong>\n\n<strong>Time: 11:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. both days\n</strong>\n\n<strong>1, Place Ville Marie, Montréal\n</strong>\n\n<strong>Phone: (514) 875-1593 </strong>\n\n-----\nStart Time: Thursday, April 15th, 2010 at 12:00pm\n\nEnd Time: Thursday, April 15th, 2010 at 8:00pm\n\nLocation: The Bay Montreal\n\nStreet: 585, rue Ste-Catherine Ouest\n\nCity/Town: Montreal, QC\n\nCall ahead to reserve your makeup and photo session: 514-281-4422\n\n* Offer good while supplies last. Quantities limited. One to a customer, please.\n\n-----\n\nStart Time: Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 at 10:00am\n\nEnd Time: Tuesday, May 4th, 2010 at 4:00pm\n\nLocation: The Bay Le Carrefour Laval\n\nStreet: 3045, boulevard Le Carrefour\n\nCity/Town: Laval, Québec\n\nCall ahead to reserve your makeup and photo session: 450-687-1540\n\n* Offer good while supplies last. Quantities limited. One to a customer, please.\n\n-----\n\nStart Time: Saturday, May 15th at 10:00am\n\nEnd Time: Saturday, May 15th at 4:00pm\n\nLocation: The Bay Pointe-Claire (Fairview Pointe-Claire)\n\nStreet: 6790, route Trans-Canada\n\nCity/Town: Pointe-Claire, QC\n\nCall ahead to reserve your makeup and photo session: (514) 697-4870\n\n* Offer good while supplies last. Quantities limited. One to a customer, please.', 'Get a FREE Profile Pic with Estée Lauder', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5460-revision', '', '', '2010-01-11 13:49:53', '2010-01-11 17:49:53', '', 5460, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5460-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18864, 1, '2010-01-11 13:04:23', '2010-01-11 17:04:23', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-transfer-tattoos.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5455" title="chanel-transfer-tattoos" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-transfer-tattoos.jpg" alt="" width="239" height="359" /></a>Okay, so they''re only temporary (let''s not even TALK about the subsect that''s so Chanel-obsessed that they get the interlocking C''s in permanent ink). But these tatts are surely a step up from the ubiquitous dolphins, butterflies and yin-yang symbols—no?\n\nFirst seen at the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/08/first-look-chanel-spring-10/" target="_blank">Chanel spring ''10 show</a>, the brand is now launching a limited-edition set of 55 transfer tattoos—featuring lace, chains, birds and rosary beads—in March.\n\nSince I''m firmly in the anti-tattoo camp (I don''t even have my ears pierced, let alone body art!), this is one beauty trend I''ll be sitting out. (Plus, at <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">£49</span> $75 for the set, they''re not cheap—I''d rather put that money in the piggy bank to save up for a 2.55.)\n\nWhat do you think?\n\nUPDATE: Well, what do you know—Chanel sent me some! Very pretty, actually. In Canada, they''ll be $75 and available starting March 15th at select Chanel boutiques across Canada.\n\n<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>\n</em></span>', 'Would you wear a Chanel tattoo?', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5454-revision', '', '', '2010-01-11 13:04:23', '2010-01-11 17:04:23', '', 5454, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5454-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18865, 1, '2010-01-11 05:00:39', '2010-01-11 09:00:39', 'Is anything more quintessentially English than the Liberty print? In style or not, I''ve always loved these dainty florals, but lately—thanks to their inclusion in lines by <a href="http://blog.liberty.co.uk/436/kate-moss-topshop-and-liberty-for-spring-2009/" target="_blank">Kate Moss for TopShop</a>, <a href="http://www.fabsugar.com/1091035" target="_blank">Chloe Sevigny for Opening Ceremony</a> and <a href="http://blog.liberty.co.uk/344/nike-liberty-coming-soon/" target="_blank">Nike</a>—they''ve made the leap from grandma territory to high fashion.\n\nAnd now... drumroll please... M.A.C is following suit with makeup. (ZOMG! How much do we want this collection?!?)\n\nAvailable in Canada in April, the range will include lipsticks, gloss, eyeshadow, nail polish, blush and powder. The accessories—makeup bags and a fab scarf—are pretty covetable too.\n\nThe packaging is too cute. More photos after the jump.<!--more-->\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-collection2.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5442" title="mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-collection2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-collection2.png" alt="" width="530" height="400" /></a>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Lipglass (four shades), $16.50 each. Lipsticks (four shades), $16.50 each.</p>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-lipstick-lipglass.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5441" title="mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-lipstick-lipglass" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-lipstick-lipglass.png" alt="" width="530" height="820" /></a>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Eye shadow (five shades), $17.50 each.</p>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-eyeshadow.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5443" title="mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-eyeshadow" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-eyeshadow.png" alt="" width="530" height="820" /></a>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Nail lacquer (two shades), $14.50 each.</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-nail-lacquer.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5446" title="mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-nail-lacquer" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-nail-lacquer.png" alt="" width="530" height="820" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Powder blush (two shades), $22 each.</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-powder-blush.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5448" title="mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-powder-blush" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-powder-blush.png" alt="" width="530" height="820" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Scarf, $115 each.</p>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-scarf.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5449" title="mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-scarf" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-give-me-liberty-of-london-scarf.png" alt="" width="530" height="780" /></a>\n\n<em>Available in April at all M.A.C locations across Canada.</em>', 'Sneak peek: M.A.C Give Me Liberty of London collection', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5435-revision', '', '', '2010-01-11 05:00:39', '2010-01-11 09:00:39', '', 5435, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5435-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18866, 1, '2010-01-08 11:17:48', '2010-01-08 15:17:48', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/opi-hong-kong-collection.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5427" title="opi-hong-kong-collection" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/opi-hong-kong-collection.jpg" alt="" width="518" height="382" /></a>One of my favourite events on the beauty editor circuit is <a href="http://www.opi.com/" target="_blank">OPI</a>''s annual luncheon with Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, the company''s executive VP and artistic director. She visits Toronto every fall to present the following year''s spring colour collection (always inspired by a particular location around the world), and it''s fascinating to hear her predictions of the next hot colour trends.\n\nBeing a pale pink and classic red sort of girl, I was a bit taken aback this time around by all the crazy colour choices (inspired by eclectic Hong Kong, as the name suggests). Of all of them, Suzi told us that <strong>jade</strong> will be the big one. (Called <strong>Jade is the New Black</strong>, it''s the second from the left in the top row above.)\n\nPart of the tradition after lunch—and what a wonderful tradition it is!—is for all the editors to have manicures with the new colours, and I can attest that at least 60% went for the jade. I''ll be honest: I''m not a fan... maybe for the toes though. I went for <strong>Panda-Monium Pink</strong> (second from the right, bottom row), which is not pink at all but a lovely pale lavender.\n\nP.S. Did you know that OPI polishes are now formulated without DBP, toluene and formaldehyde?\n\n<em>Available in February at professional salons and spas across Canada.</em>', 'Sneak peek: The Hong Kong Collection by OPI', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5426-revision', '', '', '2010-01-08 11:17:48', '2010-01-08 15:17:48', '', 5426, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5426-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(18867, 1, '2010-01-08 10:27:31', '2010-01-08 14:27:31', 'Probably the prettiest look of the night was <strong>Taylor Swift</strong>''s wavy side bun, paired with a pop of bright pink on the lips and flushed cheeks. (Doesn''t look like that rumoured breakup with the <em>other</em> Taylor got this girl down, does it?)\n\nThis lip colour reminds me of Revlon''s classic Cherries in the Snow, which is one of my favourite winter pedicure shades. They also make it in <a href="http://www.revlon.com/ProductCatalog/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=41" target="_blank">a lipstick</a>, so you could indeed get this look by blotting it on like a stain and then pressing some lip balm on top for a touch of dewiness (not gloss). For the cheeks, a stain like <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P1272" target="_blank">Benefit Benetint</a> would be just lovely.', '2010 People&#039;s Choice Awards: Taylor Swift', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5420-revision', '', '', '2010-01-08 10:27:31', '2010-01-08 14:27:31', '', 5420, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5420-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18868, 1, '2010-01-07 16:36:44', '2010-01-07 20:36:44', 'I''m intrigued by the eye makeup TV doc <strong>Kate Walsh</strong> was sporting last night—it''s a silvery, bronzey mix with a hint of blue for good measure. It kind of reminds me of the ethereal eye makeup we saw at <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/19/first-look-giorgio-armani-spring-10/" target="_blank">Giorgio Armani''s spring show</a> (although that was in a different colour palette and without so much sparkle).\n\nOne other thing to note: it''s hard to see in this small pic, but the colour is concentrated not at the outer edges of the eyelids, but at the inner corners. (The pale silver hue extends right up to the innermost part of the brows.) I first saw the technique on Daria Werbowy in the ads for Lancôme''s pigment-free <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/makeup/animations/luci/technology.aspx" target="_blank">L.U.C.I. eyeshadows</a> when they launched a few years ago: check out the image <a href="http://www.lancome.it/_it/_it/catalog/product1.aspx?prdcode=218013&amp;CategoryCode=AXEMakeup^F1_Complexion^F2_Com_FluidCounceal&amp;vname=name&amp;" target="_blank">here</a>. In a silvery palette, it''s definitely a space-age twist on your usual shadow application!', '2010 People&#039;s Choice Awards: Kate Walsh', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5392-revision', '', '', '2010-01-07 16:36:44', '2010-01-07 20:36:44', '', 5392, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5392-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18869, 1, '2010-01-07 15:35:37', '2010-01-07 19:35:37', 'Rising star <strong>Sofia Vergara</strong> (of the TV show <a href="http://tvguide.ca/Interviews/Features/Articles/090923_modern_family_GD.htm" target="_blank">Modern Family</a>) rivalled <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/2010-peoples-choice-awards-sandra-bullock/">Sandra Bullock</a> last night in the glossy hair stakes. (According to Vergara''s Wikipedia page, it''s a dye job though—she''s naturally got light brown locks.)\n\nI''m a fan of everything but the mouth area here. What''s going on? I can''t quite put my finger on it, but her lips just don''t look... right. Maybe it''s the Chiclet-like veneers. Or maybe it''s the too-matte finish on the lipstick. Looks like M.A.C Twig, circa 1994.', '2010 People&#039;s Choice Awards: Sofia Vergara', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5384-revision', '', '', '2010-01-07 15:35:37', '2010-01-07 19:35:37', '', 5384, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5384-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18870, 1, '2010-01-07 15:06:24', '2010-01-07 19:06:24', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/12/31/top-10-beauty-trends-of-the-00s/" target="_blank">As I noted a few posts back</a>, lip gloss really had its day in the ''00s—and shows no sign that it''s going out of style any time soon. But sometimes it''s nice to remember our old friend lipstick, especially lipstick that''s not red. (Doesn''t it seem like it''s either one or the other—clear gloss or bright red lipstick?)\n\nIt doesn''t have to be that way, as <em>House</em> star <strong>Olivia Wilde </strong>so elegantly reminded us last night. I am going gaga over this not-quite-red but not-quite-pink colour. It reminds me of a shade M.A.C used to make (maybe they still do?) called Strawberry Blonde. Time to dig that up out of the archives. It pairs beautifully with this simple makeup. (For the subtle shimmer on the lids, please try <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P177722&amp;categoryId=B70" target="_blank">Dior''s EyeShow cream shadow in Undressed Beige</a>... it''s one of my all-time, can''t-live-without, must-have products!)', '2010 People&#039;s Choice Awards: Olivia Wilde', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5375-revision', '', '', '2010-01-07 15:06:24', '2010-01-07 19:06:24', '', 5375, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5375-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18871, 1, '2010-01-07 14:46:59', '2010-01-07 18:46:59', 'This is Pantene commercial hair. You know—the impossibly glossy and super-straight hair that those shampoo models have, which I always suspect is digitally enhanced. Here it is in real life—and whatever Sandra''s using to get this look, I want IN. (I suspect there was, at minimum, some smoothing shampoo and conditioner, plus styling products to straighten and provide heat protection from the flat iron.)\n\nThe tucked-behind-one-ear style is actually a variation on a style we saw on <a href="http://www.oscar.com/redcarpet/?pn=gallerybyyear&amp;g=1&amp;i=70" target="_blank">Gwyneth Paltrow at the 2007 Oscars</a> (remember that blush-toned Zac Posen gown?). Loved it then, love it now.', '2010 People&#039;s Choice Awards: Sandra Bullock', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5366-revision', '', '', '2010-01-07 14:46:59', '2010-01-07 18:46:59', '', 5366, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5366-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18872, 1, '2010-01-07 14:28:08', '2010-01-07 18:28:08', 'Let it be said that <strong>Diane Kruger</strong> knows what works. And in this case, it''s mid-length waves, natural makeup and a white dress—which she wore last night AND <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/23/get-the-look-diane-kruger-hollywood-awards-gala-beverly-hills/" target="_blank">at the Hollywood Awards Gala</a> back in November. (Well, she did wear different dresses—but both were white!)\n\nIt looks like quite a few of Hollywood''s leading ladies have followed suit with this hair trend: <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/2010-peoples-choice-awards-jessica-alba/" target="_blank">Jessica Alba wore the same style</a> last night, and Marion Cotillard showed off <a href="http://blogs.fashionweekdaily.com/?p=24016" target="_blank">a slightly straighter version</a> at the <em>Nine </em>premiere in December.', '2010 People&#039;s Choice Awards: Diane Kruger', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5359-revision', '', '', '2010-01-07 14:28:08', '2010-01-07 18:28:08', '', 5359, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5359-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18873, 1, '2010-01-07 14:06:00', '2010-01-07 18:06:00', 'Yee haw! <strong>Carrie Underwood</strong>—newly engaged to our very own Mike Fisher of the Ottawa Senators—looked every bit the country songstress last night. In other words, she went for big hair, big lashes and lots and lots of lip gloss.\n\nNot the most natural look, but at least she''s gone for a shorter cut, which makes the bold blonde highlights a little more palatable. I just want to have a word with her makeup artist: this would have looked ten times better with a lighter hand in the eye area and a tad less blush.', '2010 People&#039;s Choice Awards: Carrie Underwood', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5354-revision', '', '', '2010-01-07 14:06:00', '2010-01-07 18:06:00', '', 5354, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5354-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18874, 1, '2010-01-07 13:54:53', '2010-01-07 17:54:53', 'How well does <strong>Ginnifer Goodwin</strong> pull off this short haircut? She''s cute as a button! It works because she sticks with the three cardinal rules of short hair:\n\n1. Always have <strong>super-groomed brows</strong>,\n\n2. Never try this look unless you have <strong>flawless skin</strong>,\n\nand\n\n3. You MUST add one (or more) <strong>feminine touches</strong>. (The lush faux lashes, simple earrings and oversized flower on her shoulder all work to keep the look out of tomboy territory.)', '2010 People&#039;s Choice Awards: Ginnifer Goodwin', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5346-revision', '', '', '2010-01-07 13:54:53', '2010-01-07 17:54:53', '', 5346, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5346-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18875, 1, '2010-01-07 13:23:48', '2010-01-07 17:23:48', 'Here''s Jess last night showing off one of my favourite hair styles (uh, maybe because I do this too): mid-length waves. If you look closely, you''ll detect some longish bangs parted to the sides—these waves are a clever way to camouflage bangs if you''re trying to grow them out. (And super easy to do with a flat iron, once you get the hang of it. Check out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/23/get-the-look-diane-kruger-hollywood-awards-gala-beverly-hills/" target="_blank">this post</a> for help.)\n\nHow do you feel about her dark brown colour? It''s a little TOO dark for my liking... I think her brown eyes pop more when she goes for lighter, honey shades.', '2010 People&#039;s Choice Awards: Jessica Alba', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5340-revision', '', '', '2010-01-07 13:23:48', '2010-01-07 17:23:48', '', 5340, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5340-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18876, 1, '2010-01-07 12:32:09', '2010-01-07 16:32:09', 'Here''s a product I can''t wait to test drive: <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml%3Bjsessionid=0W22NADMRY5TQCV0KQNQX0Q?id=P253113&amp;categoryId=5333" target="_blank">Benefit''s Stay Don''t Stray Stay-Put Primer for Concealers and Eyeshadows</a> is meant to go all around the eyes to help your eyeshadow AND concealer last longer.\n\nClever, no? Because while I''ve used eyeshadow primers, I''m not in the habit of using all-over-the-face primers on a daily basis. So this is a great spot treatment product for that zone. (It''s also a fantastic option for anyone with lids that don''t have a crease—<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/19/first-look-valentino-spring-10/" target="_blank">think Chanel Iman</a>—meaning their shadow tends to migrate north after a few hours.)\n\nWhat you do is apply three tiny dots on your lids, then three more under the eyes. Blend, then apply your concealer and shadow as usual. If you''re fair skinned, you might be able to get away without concealer as this has a nice tint and creamy, blendable texture.\n\nOne gripe: it''s a small bottle, so you don''t get a ton of product. And the pump tends to squirt out a generous amount, so be careful!\n\n<em>Available in February at Sephora stores across Canada. (Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques, Murale and select Holt Renfrew locations will carry it in March.)</em>', 'First look: Benefit Stay Don&#039;t Stray Stay-Put Primer for Concealers and Eyeshadows', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5334-revision', '', '', '2010-01-07 12:32:09', '2010-01-07 16:32:09', '', 5334, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5334-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18877, 1, '2010-01-07 08:20:43', '2010-01-07 12:20:43', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/05/28/public-service-announcement-kate-gosselins-unfortunate-haircut/" target="_blank">I''ve not been kind</a> about reality star Kate Gosselin''s hedgehog-style cut—so nobody is happier than me to see her rocking some long, blonde extensions. Check out her before and after, on the cover of <em>People</em>:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kate-gosselin-new-hair-people-magazine-cover.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5328" title="kate-gosselin-new-hair-people-magazine-cover" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kate-gosselin-new-hair-people-magazine-cover.png" alt="" width="600" height="390" /></a>\n\nThe man behind the look? New York-based celebrity hair guru <a href="http://www.tedgibsonsalon.com/" target="_blank">Ted Gibson</a> (who is apparently now on <a href="http://tlc.discovery.com/fansites/whatnottowear/whatnottowear.html" target="_blank">What Not To Wear</a>...how did I miss that?). It took him 20 hours to sew these puppies in—ouch!', 'Breaking news: Kate Gosselin gets a new &#039;do', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5327-revision', '', '', '2010-01-07 08:20:43', '2010-01-07 12:20:43', '', 5327, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5327-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18878, 1, '2010-01-06 18:43:43', '2010-01-06 23:43:43', 'Both Mariah Carey and Helen Mirren walked the red carpet at the Palm Springs International Film Festival Awards Gala on Tuesday. Both gals went for understated hair and makeup: Mariah paired pink blush and lip gloss with a simple straight blowout, while Helen chose a rosier shade on the mouth and lids and rocked a casual hairdo.\n\nSo who wins? I''m going with Helen on this one. Mariah''s heaving bosom is getting in the way, and she just doesn''t do "natural" that well (her foundation, for starters, is a bit too pancake-textured for my liking). Helen, on the other hand, is simply gorgeous—wrinkles and all. If she''s had work done, it''s verrrry subtle. (<a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1035510/Helen-Mirren-bikini-queen-reigns-supreme-63.html" target="_blank">And have you SEEN her bod</a>? Sorry, but she''s 64 and looks better in a bikini than I do!)\n\nWhose look do you prefer?', 'Mariah Carey or Helen Mirren: Which Star Got it Right?', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5321-revision', '', '', '2010-01-06 18:43:43', '2010-01-06 23:43:43', '', 5321, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5321-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18879, 1, '2010-01-06 11:03:01', '2010-01-06 15:03:01', 'If, like me, you can look outside and see snow right now, there''s a good chance you''re also dealing with a chapped lips problem. The biggest culprits, obviously, are the cold, windy weather and bone-dry indoor heating (a humidifier would be a great investment to combat that)—but you should also be careful to avoid licking your lips and even sleeping with your mouth open. Staying hydrated helps too: in the winter, try drinking your water at room temperature (it''s easier to get down that way) or swapping it for caffeine-free herbal teas.\n\nNow the fun part—what to slather on your poor, chapped mouth. Here are my top five winter favourites:\n\n(Click on an image below to enlarge. To close slideshow, click the image again.)\n\n[nggallery id=2]\n\nFrom left to right:<!--more-->\n\n1. <a href="http://www.byterry.com/en/boutique_voir_produit.php?id=38" target="_blank"><strong>By Terry Baume de Rose</strong></a>: Expensive, but SO worth it. Non-sticky, extremely long-lasting and delicately scented with real rose extracts. Bonus: you can also apply it to your cuticles. <em>At Sephora stores across Canada.</em>\n\n2. <strong><a href="http://sarahapp.com/?p=view_product&amp;product_id=5" target="_blank">The Lip Scrub by Sara Happ</a></strong>: If you like chocolate, you will DIE. So much more enjoyable than trying to buff off the flakes with an old toothbrush. <em>At BeautyMark in Vancouver or <a href="http://www.beautymark.ca/products.php?product=2550&amp;set=" target="_blank">beautymark.ca</a>.</em>\n\n3. <strong><a href="http://www.clarksbotanicals.com/products.html" target="_blank">Clark''s Botanicals Ultra Rich Lip Balm</a></strong>: This cult favourite is full of plant-based ingredients (aloe leaf, sweet almond oil, shea butter), lasts forever and REALLY repairs. <em>Order online at <a href="http://www.clarksbotanicals.com/" target="_blank">clarksbotanicals.com</a>.</em>\n\n4. <a href="http://www.greenbeaver.com/dry_skin" target="_blank"><strong>Green Beaver Winter Lip Balm</strong></a>: Two reasons I''m fan: it''s 100% Canadian and 100% natural. This has a smooth, emollient texture without being oily (hello, Kiehl''s). <em>See <a href="http://www.greenbeaver.com/store_listing" target="_blank">here</a> for locations.</em>\n\n5. <a href="http://www.bioderma.com/en/home.html" target="_blank"><strong>Bioderma Atoderm Lip Balm</strong></a>: This just landed on my desk and I''m already loving it—it''s fragrance-free and shiny enough to replace your favourite lip gloss. <em>At drugstores across Canada.</em>', '5 Ways to Soothe Chapped Lips', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5316-revision', '', '', '2010-01-06 11:03:01', '2010-01-06 15:03:01', '', 5316, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5316-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18880, 1, '2010-01-05 17:34:04', '2010-01-05 21:34:04', '<a href="http://www.esteelauder.ca/index.tmpl?ngextredir=1" target="_blank"></a>Estée Lauder probably isn''t the first brand you think of for trendy makeup, but maybe it''s time you reconsidered—at least in the lip department. I''ve raved before about the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/08/summer-lips-estee-lauder-pure-color-gloss-sticks/" target="_blank">Pure Color Gloss Sticks</a>, and more recently, the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/21/two-red-lipsticks-two-price-points/" target="_blank">limited-edition Simply Red lipstick</a>. Here''s one more to check out: the <strong>Love Your Lips collection</strong>, a limited-edition range of 12 lipsticks ($23 each) and four glosses ($21 each). I can''t get enough of this packaging—and how cute is the engraved “L♥VE” on the front and back of the lipstick bullet?\n\nGuaranteed to turn that winter frown upside down, no?\n\nAvailable in February at Estée Lauder counters across Canada.', 'First look: Estée Lauder&#039;s Love Your Lips collection', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5301-revision', '', '', '2010-01-05 17:34:04', '2010-01-05 21:34:04', '', 5301, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5301-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18881, 1, '2010-01-05 12:16:32', '2010-01-05 16:16:32', 'There was a time when I wouldn''t be caught dead wearing metallic nail polish. But here we are. Yes, folks, it''s a trend—perhaps the chip-prone matte finishes didn''t go over all that well with customers. <a href="http://www.artofbeauty.com/scrpt/scr.dll/cat?brand=2" target="_blank">Zoya</a>''s newest collection, called Reverie, features six new shades, ranging from the requisite silver (Laney) to a futuristic violet (Adina). And as you may know, I love Zoya for leaving out yucky chemicals like toluene, DBP and formaldehyde.\n\nAvailable this month at select spas and salons across Canada, see <a href="http://www.artofbeauty.com/scrpt/scr.dll/salon?brand=2" target="_blank">here</a> for locations.', 'Out now: Zoya Reverie Collection', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5295-revision', '', '', '2010-01-05 12:16:32', '2010-01-05 16:16:32', '', 5295, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5295-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18882, 1, '2010-01-04 09:31:10', '2010-01-04 13:31:10', 'New year, new you? That''s what they say, anyway. Just came across <a href="http://www.elle.com/Beauty/Makeup-Skin-Care/DIY-Beauty-Makeup-Looks-From-the-Runway/%28imageIndex%29/0/%28play%29/false" target="_blank">this</a> feature on ELLE.com, where beauty editor Janna Johnson dares to try 21 different makeup looks in 21 days. I missed it back in December, but think it''s entirely appropriate as a bit of early-2010 beauty inspiration.\n\nAbove are my favourites, but check out the whole thing <a href="http://www.elle.com/Beauty/Makeup-Skin-Care/DIY-Beauty-Makeup-Looks-From-the-Runway/%28imageIndex%29/0/%28play%29/false" target="_blank">here</a>.', 'New Year beauty inspiration: ELLE&#039;s 21 looks in 21 days', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5284-revision', '', '', '2010-01-04 09:31:10', '2010-01-04 13:31:10', '', 5284, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5284-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18883, 1, '2010-01-04 09:10:14', '2010-01-04 13:10:14', 'As we saw in last week''s <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/12/31/top-10-beauty-trends-of-the-00s/" target="_blank">Top 10 Beauty Trends of the ''00s</a>, Botox has become ubiquitous. But there''s also a bit of a backlash brewing, with stars like Rachel Weisz and Kate Winslet speaking out against it. (Weisz thinks it should be banned for actors, likening it to steroids for athletes.) And of course, we''re all aware of the cautionary tale that is Nicole Kidman''s forehead.\n\nOthers are realizing that maybe their skin looks better without it. Journalist Beatrice Aidin recounts in London''s <a href="http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/1ea10200-f4cd-11de-9cba-00144feab49a.html" target="_blank"><em>Financial Times</em></a>:\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>"It’s six months since I gave up Botox – seven years after I first became a human pin cushion. And here’s the weird thing: I swear my skin has never looked better.</em></p>\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>"I first started to think about quitting after a fellow beauty editor noted, just as I was about to book a Botox top-up, that I looked better without the jab. Was it possible, I thought, that one day this period in the beauty world might be seen in the same way as the endless cigarettes and lunchtime martinis of </em><em>Mad Men: a moment of collective insanity from which, thank God, we have recovered?"</em></p>\n<a href="http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/1ea10200-f4cd-11de-9cba-00144feab49a.html" target="_blank">Read the whole thing</a>.\n\nPersonally, I think you walk a very fine line when getting injections of any kind. It''s critical that you see the right doctor (the Dr. Spock eyebrows are a too common side effect with inexperienced practitioners). And be subtle about it. As I like to say, "Botox is the new wrinkles." In other words, that ageless, wrinkle-free look you''re after? It actually looks older than just living with those crow''s feet.\n\nAre you a Botox fan or do you prefer to be <em>au naturel</em>?', 'Could your skin look better without Botox?', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5274-revision', '', '', '2010-01-04 09:10:14', '2010-01-04 13:10:14', '', 5274, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/01/5274-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18884, 1, '2009-12-31 13:39:28', '2009-12-31 18:39:28', 'Can it really be the last day of 2009—and the entire decade? Yikes! Let''s take a look back at the beauty trends that defined us...\n\n(Click on an image below to enlarge. To close slideshow, click the image again.)\n\n[nggallery id=1]\n\nFrom left to right:<!--more-->\n<ol>\n	<li><strong>Long, straight hair</strong>: In the early ''00s, it was all about uber-long and stick-straight locks. Key tools: a ceramic flat iron and hair extensions.</li>\n	<li><strong>The Brazilian bikini wax</strong>: Grooming down below went to whole new levels, with bikini waxes going mainstream and women opting for "the landing strip" or even going totally bare.</li>\n	<li><strong>Fake tans</strong>: Blame it on J. Lo. We had a love affair with self-tanners in the early part of the decade and saw the rise of salon spray-tan services too.</li>\n	<li><strong>The bob / lob</strong>: Around 2006, celebs went for the chop. First, it was Rihanna, then Victoria Beckham. Gwyneth Paltrow went for the "lob," a longer, shoulder-grazing bob.</li>\n	<li><strong>Luscious lips</strong>: Goodbye, lipstick. Shiny lip gloss was (and is) all the rage, and the trend for plumped-up lips (a la Jessica Simpson) continues to drive sales of plumping glosses AND cosmetic injections.</li>\n	<li><strong>Organic beauty</strong>: No longer for hippies, organic products hit the mainstream at all price points (Stella McCartney''s Care was one of the first luxury organic lines). Mineral makeup became popular too.</li>\n	<li><strong>Crazy nail colours</strong>: Hard Candy was the first to shake up nail polish hues in the ''90s, but the trend didn''t let up, with Chanel''s Black Satin, Blue Satin and now Jade driving the frenzy.</li>\n	<li><strong>Gleaming skin</strong>: The last half of the ''00s saw makeup companies focusing on perfecting our complexions like never before. Illuminators and shimmer products became must-haves.</li>\n	<li><strong>Long lashes</strong>: Long a staple on the red carpet, long lashes became attainable for all of us, with new technological advancements in mascaras, lash extension services and an array of falsies.</li>\n	<li><strong>Non-invasive cosmetic procedures</strong>: A huge boon for dermatologists, this decade saw Botox and cosmetic fillers surge in popularity.</li>\n</ol>\nWhat were your favourite trends of the ''00s? Did I leave any off the list?', 'Top 10 beauty trends of the &#039;00s', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5234-revision', '', '', '2009-12-31 13:39:28', '2009-12-31 18:39:28', '', 5234, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/5234-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18885, 1, '2009-12-30 11:19:40', '2009-12-30 15:19:40', 'Do you use a serum? I did a piece in<em> ELLE Canada</em> on them not long ago—they''re basically light, translucent fluids that can deliver a higher percentage of skin-beautifying active ingredients into your dermis than, say, your usual moisturizer. (And those ingredients aren''t just for lines and wrinkles: serums can improve texture, hydration and tone too.) Since they''re so light, you can layer them under your usual cream or lotion. Or, if you''ve got oilier skin, you can even wear them alone... although maybe not in the winter in Canada!\n\nAt the ''rents over the holidays I did some rummaging through my products arsenal—if you caught <a href="http://blog.chickadvisor.com/2009/11/colour-sensational-kisses-michelle.html" target="_blank">this piece</a>, you know that my old bedroom is sort of a makeshift beauty closet—and one of the products I reacquainted myself with is <a href="http://www.thisworks.com/home/shop/18/31/active-serum" target="_blank">This Works Active Serum</a> (available at Holt Renfrew stores across Canada). <a href="http://www.thisworks.com/" target="_blank">This Works</a>, if you''re not familiar with it, was founded by <a href="http://www.thisworks.com/home/about/kathy-phillips" target="_blank">ex-UK Vogue beauty director Kathy Phillips</a>, who decided to create her own line when she couldn''t find products that contained therapeutic levels of essential oils. (Translation: products that really work.) And so, a brand was born. I interviewed Phillips last year and trust me: she really, really knows her stuff.\n\nCase in point: the award-winning <a href="http://www.thisworks.com/home/shop/18/31/active-serum" target="_blank">Active Serum</a>—infused with vitamin C, ginseng, guava and algae—seriously rivals the more high-tech options out there in terms of hydrating, brightening and tightening. But it comes <em>sans</em> chemicals. It also has the most amazing ylang-ylang scent (the main reason I fell in love with <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/27/decleor-a-cult-favourite-goes-paraben-free/" target="_blank">Decléor''s Ylang Ylang Purifying Night Balm</a>). I''ll be using this all winter along with <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/30/editors-picks-november/" target="_blank">my Biologique Recherche Paris routine</a>.\n\nWhat about you—have you jumped on board the serum train? Which ones tickle your fancy?', 'Editor&#039;s pick: This Works Active Serum', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5208-revision', '', '', '2009-12-30 11:19:40', '2009-12-30 15:19:40', '', 5208, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/5208-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18886, 1, '2009-12-30 10:03:49', '2009-12-30 14:03:49', 'Are you excited for <em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1261945/" target="_blank">Sex and the City 2</a></em>? Or are you "so over it" as my fellow journos all declared at a get-together last night? (The latter, I think, has to do with constantly being told over the past few years that we''re "so Carrie Bradshaw" even though the only thing we had in common was working in fashion magazines. Sadly, the whole Cosmo-drinking, Manolo-wearing fashion girl has become a bad cliché.)\n\nIn case you haven''t seen it, here''s the trailer (movie release date is May 28th, 2010):\n\n<object width="560" height="340"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/G14s9CdbQXY&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/G14s9CdbQXY&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x3a3a3a&color2=0x999999" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>\n\nIt''s light on plot details, so let''s discuss the beauty looks (of course). Check out:\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Carrie</strong>''s deep side part, "bronde" hue and new fixation with head wraps. (Aside: why does she wear her sunglasses indoors, then take them off when she gets outside?)</li>\n	<li>Another deep side part—this time with a chic bob—on <strong>Miranda</strong>, who also sports some gorgeous red lips (who said redheads can''t wear red?)</li>\n	<li>More red lips on <strong>Samantha</strong>, who seems to be channeling Old Hollywood now (love them with the shimmery gold dress and the swimsuit)</li>\n	<li><strong>Charlotte</strong> looks exactly the same: yawn.</li>\n</ul>\nWhat do you think? Will you watch this sequel when it comes out in May? Or should these ladies disappear quietly from the big (and small) screen?', 'Sex and the City 2: Beauty preview', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5201-revision', '', '', '2009-12-30 10:03:49', '2009-12-30 14:03:49', '', 5201, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/5201-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18887, 1, '2009-12-29 19:28:23', '2009-12-30 00:28:23', 'First, it was <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/12/17/celeb-transformation-nicole-richie/" target="_blank">Nicole Richie</a>. Now, it''s Britney Spears who has gone to the dark side.\n\nTake a look at her yesterday at the Mondrian Hotel in L.A., sporting her new brunette ''do.\n\nIt''s been a while since we''ve seen Brit''s hair looking healthy, so I can support this choice: brunette is best when you''re dealing with a fried, over-processed situation. It camouflages the damage and makes hair look shinier.\n\n(And I know of what I speak: I went this same route—although without the preceding head-shaving incident—after making the mistake of going solid colour peroxide blonde a few years back... it took my hair about a year to recover, thanks to a darker hue and lots of <a href="http://www.redken.com/products/haircare/extreme" target="_blank">Redken Extreme</a>.)\n\nI still prefer Britney as a blonde, though.\n\nWhat do you think? Yay or nay on Brunette Britney?', 'Breaking news: Britney Spears goes brunette (again)', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5100-revision', '', '', '2009-12-29 19:28:23', '2009-12-30 00:28:23', '', 5100, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/5100-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18888, 1, '2009-12-24 22:36:28', '2009-12-25 02:36:28', '<p style="text-align: left;">Thanks VERY much for dropping by the site this year—especially to anyone who shared thoughts, advice or words of encouragement via the comment boxes, <a href="mailto:michelle@beautyeditor.ca" target="_blank">email</a>, <a href="http://twitter.com/Beauty_Editor" target="_blank">Twitter</a> or in person. (Bless you!)</p>\nBlogging will be sporadic for the next little while as I catch up with family and friends (and catch up on some much-needed beauty sleep!), but I''m officially back on January 4th to help you get 2010 off to a beautiful start.\n\nUntil then... Merry Christmas!', 'Merry Christmas to YOU!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5041-revision', '', '', '2009-12-24 22:36:28', '2009-12-25 02:36:28', '', 5041, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/5041-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18889, 1, '2009-12-22 13:56:55', '2009-12-22 18:56:55', 'The whole idea of Christmas stockings is kinda weird—insert a bunch of tiny presents into a big ol'' sock—and yet, it''s one of my favourite rituals. Maybe it''s because I''m a sucker for quantity (sometimes at the sake of quality) and love receiving five or ten little gifts at once. Is that wrong?\n\nBeauty products, of course, make the perfect stocking stuffers. (But you knew I was going to say that!)\n\nToday, I''m sharing with you a few clever little things I''ve noticed around the shops, plus a couple of old favourites—all great gifts and relatively inexpensive, too!<!--more-->\n\n1. <a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3797467" target="_blank">Bath &amp; Body Works Lambie Sleep Mask</a>: When I was in NYC two years ago for Bath &amp; Body Works'' Canadian launch, my friend V. and I went CRAZY for their Lambie line. (They sell all manner of lamb things, including slippers, blankets and actual toy lambs.) This eye mask, of course, is essential for proper beauty sleep. <em>At Bath &amp; Body Works stores across Canada.</em>\n\n2. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P42204" target="_blank">Smith''s Rosebud Salve</a>: If you''re one of the 0.1 percent of the population who hasn''t tried this multitasking lip balm (use it on dry cuticles too), buy one for yourself as well as your giftee. A classic. <em>At Sephora stores across Canada.</em>\n\n3. <a href="http://www.origins.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY5786&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD15538" target="_blank">Origins Peace Out Peace of Mind Duo to Go</a>: This is a peppermint-infused anti-stress lotion (just dab a bit on the temples, earlobes and back of neck). Attached to a keychain, it goes anywhere for on-the-spot relief—and comes with yummy mints, too. <em>At select Bay stores in Victoria, B.C., Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal and at origins.com.</em>\n\n4. <a href="http://www.covergirl.com/products/product.jsp?productId=outlast_lipstain" target="_blank">CoverGirl Outlast Lip Stain</a>: I''ve written about this amazing (and well-priced) lip stain <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/07/first-look-stella-mccartney-spring-10/" target="_blank">before</a>... at under $10, why not pick up two or three shades? <em>At mass-market retailers across Canada.</em>\n\n5. <a href="http://mytagalongs.com/index.php?prodid=5" target="_blank">My Tagalongs Handywoman''s Kit</a>: Don''t you hate it when you tear your nail or have a ragged cuticle, but you''re away from home and <em>sans</em> tools? This is a great kit to have in your purse or office desk drawer. It contains scissors, tweezers, a nail file, toothpick and pen. <em>See <a href="http://mytagalongs.com/index.php?showpage=RETAILERS" target="_blank">here</a> for where to buy.</em>\n\n6. <a href="http://www.organicsurge.com/PRD_ProductDetail.aspx?cid=348&amp;prodid=3670&amp;Product=New-Lavender--Geranium-Hand--Nail-Cream" target="_blank">Organic Surge Lavender &amp; Geranium Hand and Nail Cream</a>: This is a constant in my handbag: the purse-sized format doesn''t take up much room and the fresh-scented formula moisturizes well but absorbs quickly. Bonus points for the organic extracts and 91 percent naturally derived ingredients. <em>At Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.</em>\n\n7. <a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3799844" target="_blank">Bath &amp; Body Works Shea Butter-Infused Socks</a>: Another winner from Bath &amp; Body Works: socks that come complete with hydrating shea butter. These last up to 25 washes.  <em>At Bath &amp; Body Works stores across Canada.</em>\n\n8. <a href="http://www.lestaitai.com/" target="_blank">Les Tai Tai Model Mirror</a>: Possibly my favourite gift idea of the season. <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/23/gift-idea-les-tai-tai-model-mirror/" target="_blank">I posted about these</a> a few weeks back—these mirrors come with embedded LED lights for perfect makeup application. The best part are the clever slogans and images, though (choose from 12). <em>At Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.</em>', 'Xmas Gift Guide: Stocking stuffers', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5033-revision', '', '', '2009-12-22 13:56:55', '2009-12-22 18:56:55', '', 5033, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/5033-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18890, 1, '2009-12-18 13:22:00', '2009-12-18 18:22:00', 'Gosh darn it, why are boys so hard to buy presents for? I''m stumped every year—mostly because I''d LIKE to gift beauty products, but they don''t make for that special of a gift when people know I don''t pay for them. (Don''t hate—see <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/06/full-disclosure/" target="_blank">this post</a> for more deets.)\n\nYOU, most likely, don''t have that problem (not that it''s a huge problem as far as problems go). Anyhoo! Today''s post is all about beauty gifts for guys. I mean grooming gifts, actually—let''s stick with the manly lingo. These are great because it''s like two gifts for the price of one: ultimately, you get to be the beneficiary because your guy will be sweet-smellin'' and smooth-skinned. (That''s not selfish, is it?)\n\nAnd who better to act as the star of this photo montage than my secret crush, <a href="http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000240/" target="_blank">Mr. Skeet Ulrich</a> (oh yes, the same Skeet that was in such late-''90s hits as <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0117571/" target="_blank"><em>Scream</em></a> and <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0120769/" target="_blank"><em>The Newton Boys</em></a>). Isn''t he dreamy? I once read that he ditched Hollywood for a farm in Virginia, and have dug him ever since.\n\nBut I digress. Let''s talk about beauty for boyz...<!--more-->\n\n1. <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/mens-fragrance-la-nuit-de-lhomme-fragrance/c37_110_111/p426/la-nuit-de-lhomme-eau-de-toilette-spray/product_info.html" target="_blank">Yves Saint Laurent La Nuit De L''Homme Eau de Toilette Spray</a>: I was gaga for the original YSL L''Homme, which launched back in 2006, and this new flanker (that''s scent-speak for line extension—a variation on the original) is a spicier version. Notes include cardamom, cedar and coumarin (which is like freshly-cut grass). See <a href="http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/04/22/yves-saint-laurent-lhomme-la-nuit-de-lhomme-fragrance-reviews/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.nstperfume.com/2009/04/22/yves-saint-laurent-lhomme-la-nuit-de-lhomme-fragrance-reviews/" target="_blank">here</a> for more detailed reviews, but as always with scent, try before you buy. At Sephora stores across Canada.\n\n2. <a href="http://ca.fruits-passion.com/en/prod/fiche.asp?IDprod=1096&amp;IDcat=43&amp;pageactive=1&amp;enr=1&amp;IDsous=67" target="_blank">Fruits &amp; Passion F/P Homme Numero 003 Shower Gel for Hair and Body</a> ($15): While you and I generally recoil from them, guys LOVE two-in-ones. Which is why this handy gel—which doubles as a body wash and shampoo—is a great stocking stuffer. Numero 003 is the brand''s newest scent (with marine and woody notes) and this contains extra moisturizing ingredients like vitamin B5 and glycerine. At Fruits &amp; Passion stores across Canada.\n\n3. <a href="http://www.bigelowchemists.com/product_info.php/products_id/6423" target="_blank">C.O. Bigelow Barber Elixir White Ultra-Light Body Lotion</a> ($13): Not all guys are in the habit of using body lotion, but your man lives in Canada, you need to get on that! This one''s perfect—unisex, apothecary-style packaging and a masculine (woody/bergamot/citrus) scent. At Bath &amp; Body Works stores across Canada. (While you''re there, pick up some of their GREAT <a href="http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2095294" target="_blank">lip gloss</a> <em>pour toi</em>.)\n\n4. <a href="http://www.pacorabanne.com/parfums/#/1million" target="_blank">Paco Rabanne One Million Eau de Toilette Spray</a> ($56 for 50 mL): Okay, so Paco Rabanne might not be the first name that comes to mind when you think about men''s fragrances, but <a href="http://ca.askmen.com/fashion/grooming/paco-rabanne-1-million.html" target="_blank">word on the street</a> is that you shouldn''t judge a book (or in this case, scent) by its cover. This is a nice, woody juice, with notes of grapefruit, cinnamon, leather, amber and white wood. And though the packaging is slightly gaudy, it''s almost perfect for gifting around the theme of "making your guy feel like a million bucks!" At department and drugstores across Canada.\n\n5. <a href="http://ww2.guerlain.com/int/en/base.html#/en/home-parfum/catalogue-parfums/men-fragrances/men-fragrances-guerlain-homme/guerlain-homme-eau-de-parfum-2.html" target="_blank">Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum Intense </a>($110 for 80 mL): What caught my eye when reading this press release was the word "mojito." Yep, that''s one of the major notes in both the original Guerlain Homme and this flanker. What''s the difference? This version is more woody (patchouli, cedar and vetiver). Plus, how great is this bottle? At Guerlain boutiques, Holt Renfrew, Ogilvy, Murale, The Bay and Sears stores across Canada.\n\n6. <a href="http://www.playgivenchy.com/en/fragrance.php" target="_blank">Givenchy Play Eau de Toilette</a> (now available in a gift set along with After-Shave lotion for $85): You may be aware that Justin Timberlake was the face of this new-ish scent, and since I caught him the other night on Saturday Night Live''s Christmas Special, I''m interrupting this post for a quick MUST-SEE video... which if you ask me, is reason enough to buy this scent (although definitely NOT brought to you by Givenchy).\n\n<object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="425" height="344" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/WhwbxEfy7fg&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="344" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/WhwbxEfy7fg&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>\n\nAt The Bay and Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.\n\n7. <a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/men/shave/ultimate-brushless-shave-cream---white-eagle.htm" target="_blank">Kiehl''s Ultimate Brushless Shave Cream</a>: As anti-grooming as most males are, I''ve yet to meet one who didn''t appreciate the excellent quality and (like C.O. Bigelow) the apothecary-style design of wares from Kiehl''s. You can''t go wrong with this uber-rich shave cream. At Kiehl''s stores across Canada.', 'Xmas Gift Guide: For the boyz', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5026-revision', '', '', '2009-12-18 13:22:00', '2009-12-18 18:22:00', '', 5026, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/5026-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18891, 1, '2009-12-17 13:21:41', '2009-12-17 18:21:41', 'Many Halloweens ago—back when <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0362153/" target="_blank">The Simple Life</a> was on TV and belly-baring jeans and Ugg boots were considered stylish—my friend and I decided to dress up as Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. Except neither of us wanted to be Nicole. It was back in her blonde-and-black hair extensions phase—need I say more? So we went as Paris and Paris.\n\nBut who''s laughing now? Over the years, Nicole has blossomed into one of Young Hollywood''s most stylish starlets (thanks, of course, to <a href="http://www.rachelzoe.com/welcome4" target="_blank">Rachel Zoe</a>''s expert guidance). And now, it''s Paris whose bad hair, strange outfit choices (and even stranger boyfriend choices) makes me cringe.\n\nOne of the things I like most about Nicole (speaking as a former hair chameleon myself), is that she''s not afraid to change it up when it comes to her hair colour and style. (She''s not quite as adventurous as <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/05/11/mandy-moore-woman-of-1000-hairstyles/" target="_blank">Mandy Moore, woman of 1,000 hairstyles</a>, but getting there.)\n\nAnd have you heard? This week, she debuted some new brunette locks. Now let''s discuss the transformation.\n\n<!--more-->\n\nI''ll start at the beginning:\n<h2>Long and Blonde (With Multi-Coloured Extensions)</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nicole-richie-2003.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7235" title="nicole-richie-2003" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nicole-richie-2003-240x300.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="300" /></a>\n\nJust to see how far we''ve come, here''s Nicole circa 2004. Those extensions—what was she thinking?!?\n<h2>Blonde Bob</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nicole_richie_blonde_bob.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7233" title="nicole_richie_blonde_bob" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nicole_richie_blonde_bob.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>\n\nThis is the look that made us all fall in love with her a teensy bit. Right? It''s just so darned CUTE. Love the sideswept bangs, and the shorter length and lighter makeup allow her to carry off the bright blonde hue.\n<h2>Long and Blonde</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nicole-richie-long-blonde.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7232" title="nicole-richie-long-blonde" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nicole-richie-long-blonde-240x300.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="300" /></a>\n\nI''m not a fan. Are you? Don''t get me wrong—I love the bohemian look, but this is way too blonde and a bit too scruffy. I also think it''s kinda obvious that she''s got extensions in, and that''s one of my pet peeves. Pretty makeup, though.\n<h2>Shoulder-Length Waves</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Nicole-Richie-shoulder-length-waves.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7234" title="Nicole-Richie-shoulder-length-waves" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Nicole-Richie-shoulder-length-waves-220x300.jpg" alt="" width="220" height="300" /></a>\n\nI love this and in fact showed it to my hairdresser when I recently chopped off four inches. This length is great because you can do messy waves without looking, well, messy. And the warmer blonde colour is much more suited to Nicole''s skin tone.\n<h2>Medium-Length "Bronde"</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nicole-richie-bronde.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7231" title="nicole-richie-bronde" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nicole-richie-bronde-240x300.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="300" /></a>\n\nHere we see that the transformation to brunette was already in progress. This is how you do it if you''re on the fence—in stages. Although I can''t say I love this dishwater colour... kind of blah and borderline greasy-looking, no? <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/20/look-of-the-day-nicole-richie-march-of-dimes-celebration-of-babies-los-angeles/" target="_blank">As I mentioned before, I do love this plum makeup palette on her</a>.\n<h2>Long Brunette</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nicole-richie-new-brunette-hair.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7236" title="nicole-richie-new-brunette-hair" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nicole-richie-new-brunette-hair-229x300.jpg" alt="" width="229" height="300" /></a>\n\nAnd here we are at Nicole''s current shade. I love it! Do you? I wish this photo was a bit closer up, as you''d see how this transformed her skin into peaches and creams gorgeousness. And it looks like the extensions are back in, but somehow looking more realistic in the darker hue. Now, darn it, I kinda want to go darker myself...\n\nWhat do you think? What''s your favourite Nicole Richie hairstyle? Do you prefer her as a blonde, brunette or somewhere in between?', 'Celeb transformation: Nicole Richie&#039;s hairstyle and hair colour evolution', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5010-revision', '', '', '2009-12-17 13:21:41', '2009-12-17 18:21:41', '', 5010, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/5010-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(18892, 1, '2009-12-16 05:00:10', '2009-12-16 09:00:10', 'A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of catching up with <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/_en/_ca/experts/bio.aspx?code=Eric_Del_Monaco&amp;page=Biography_Eric_Del_Monaco" target="_blank">Eric Del Monaco, official hair artist and colourist for L''Oréal Paris in Canada</a> and one of the nicest guys in the biz. (Truly—I once had to interview him at 10pm on a Friday night, and he couldn''t have been more gracious about the unfortunate timing. Even though he probably wanted to throw darts at my head.)\n\nSince he spends a BIG chunk of his time overseeing all the hair for Toronto Fashion Week twice a year, Eric is THE MAN when it comes to translating Runway Hair to Reality Hair. Which brings me to the topic of this month''s Ask The Expert post:\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>How do we create glam, sexy, ON TREND hair for the upcoming sweep of holiday parties... and of course, NYE?</strong></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><strong>(AND—most importantly—how do we do it if we''ve got to go to somehow make this miraculous transformation in the poorly-lit, supremely unflattering office bathroom?)</strong></p>\nDon''t worry—it CAN be done. Here''s Eric''s easy peasy advice for getting a reasonable facsimile of what Drew, Rachel and Scar-Jo are sporting in the pic above:<!--more-->\n\n<strong>1. START WITH THE RIGHT PRODUCTS</strong>\n\nYou DEFINITELY need a volumizing shampoo. (Are you bored yet of me recommending <a href="http://well.ca/products/tresemme-24-hour-body-shampoo_11763.html?AFFID=BEAUTY" target="_blank">TRESemmé''s 24 Hour Body</a>? Okay, how about <a href="http://well.ca/products/vive-pro-glossy-volume-shampoo_17551.html?AFFID=BEAUTY" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Vive Pro Glossy Volume Shampoo</a>? I heard somewhere that the line was a verrrrry close formulation to Kérastase, which is owned by the same company but triple the price.) Then, while hair is still wet, apply a mousse (Eric likes <a href="http://well.ca/products/studio-line-volummax-volumizing_8227.html?AFFID=BEAUTY" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Studio Line Volum''Max Volumizing Mousse</a>) to the roots. And of course, what kind of beauty editor would I be if I didn''t mention that you need a heat-protecting product before you blow-dry?\n\n<strong>2. CURL, CURL, CURL</strong>\n\nAfter you''ve moussed, protected and blow-dried, curl your hair all over with a large-barreled iron. If you have to go to work, do this in the morning and then loosely tie your hair up and out of your face. (This will keep the curls intact.)\n\n<strong>3. GET SOME SEXY TEXTURE</strong>\n\nNews flash: it''s all about texture right now. Think slightly messy, borderline frizzy but in a romantic, Jane Austen movie way.\n\nSo come 5pm, let that hair down—and then go to town with texturizing products. Spray your hair upside down with the classic <a href="http://www.loreal-paris.co.uk/styling/elnett.aspx" target="_blank">Elnett hairspray</a> (it''s cheap AND it works—you''ll find it in every hairdresser''s kit). To rough up the texture even more, apply a wax or a paste like <a href="http://well.ca/products/loreal-studio-line-mineral-fx_14744.html?AFFID=BEAUTY" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Studio Line Mineral FX Messy Look Paste</a>. (But no gels, says Eric.)\n\n<strong>4. TRY A RELAXED UPDO</strong>\n\nSo even though we just let our hair down, after we''ve textured the shizzle out of it, we can''t leave it like that. No, putting it back up—either completely up or half up—will be MUCH classier, trust me. And the good news is that updos are <em>real </em>relaxed this season. According to Eric, you don''t want anything too constructed.\n\nSo use your fingers to RAKE it off your face (don''t you love the word RAKE?) and pin back random sections until you''re satisfied. You could even do a side-bun like the one Scarlett J. is working in the above photo.\n\nOh! And are you aware of the proper technique for bobby pinning you hair? (I''ll fess up to only learning about this recently.) To pin up one section, you need not one but TWO pins. You criss-cross them—it''s the criss-crossing that makes the hair STAY.\n\n<strong>5. ADD AN ACCESSORY</strong>\n\nNow the finishing touch. Who doesn''t love an accessory? I think most women have an inner magpie, and what could be prettier than a shiny brooch or jewel sitting delicately in your hair? You could also do a satin hairband (if you''re still channeling Blair Waldorf, that is) or even go OTT with a <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/17/first-look-matte-lips-matte-skin-and-a-great-big-bow-at-marc-by-marc-jacobs/" target="_blank">Marc by Marc Jacobs-style bow</a>. My personal favourite—and Eric''s—is the feather-adorned fascinator. No point spending big bucks though. I buy them at Forever 21 (see current selection <a href="http://canada.forever21.com/category.asp?catalog_name=FOREVER21&amp;category_name=acc_hat_hairgoods&amp;page=all&amp;pgCount=25" target="_blank">here</a>).\n<p class="alert"><strong>P.S. Don''t forget to <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/12/09/enter-to-win-the-body-shop-holiday-giveaway/" target="_blank">click here</a> for a chance to win a $150 holiday gift basket from The Body Shop!</strong></p>', 'How-to: Do glam holiday hair', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '5001-revision', '', '', '2009-12-16 05:00:10', '2009-12-16 09:00:10', '', 5001, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/5001-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18893, 1, '2009-12-15 05:00:53', '2009-12-15 10:00:53', 'Buying for the Makeup Junkie (whether she''s your friend or family member) is both easy and hard:\n<ul>\n	<li>Easy, because there are just so many darned cute things in the shops right now... you''re guaranteed to find AT LEAST 36 different options she''ll go crazy for.</li>\n	<li>Hard, because you''ll ALSO want to buy them for yourself.</li>\n</ul>\n<em>Un petit problème, non? </em>\n\nThat''s why I''m presenting today''s gift options with a warning: shop for them at your own risk! Here''s the scoop:<!--more-->\n\n1. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P249100&amp;categoryId=C17300" target="_blank">Tsumori Chisato for Shu Uemura Planet Cat Palette ($85, Limited Edition)</a>: Okay, I''ll say it: I''m a cat person. (If you met our cat, you''d understand. Trust.) And one little-known fact is that cat people kinda sorta like things adorned with cats... like <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/product/48750" target="_blank">this Marc by Marc Jacobs bag</a> I almost bought the other week. And, of course, this limited edition cat palette by Japanese designer Tsumori Chisato. Of course, the other thing that makes it fabulous is that it''s Shu Uemura—a favourite of any makeup aficionado—and that it contains a LOT of makeup in one compact space. (Specifically, three eyeshadows, one cream eyeliner, one cream highlighter, one blush and two dual-ended applicators.) <em>At Holt Renfrew stores across Canada. </em>\n\n2. <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Allure-Confessions-Beauty-Linda-Wells/dp/082125779X" target="_blank"><em>Allure: Confessions of a Beauty Editor</em> by Linda Wells</a>: I love <em>Allure</em> magazine for those handy little beauty tidbits that you always pick up—like how to hold the curl in your eyelashes or the proper way to apply under-eye concealer—and this book is chock-full of ''em. Consider it an essential for any budding beauty editor''s bookshelf. <em>At Amazon.ca.</em>\n\n3. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P247240&amp;categoryId=C17650&amp;shouldPaginate=true" target="_blank">Sephora Flashy Liner Waterproof Gift Set</a> ($26): <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/30/editors-picks-november/" target="_blank">As I''ve mentioned before</a>, I consider waterproof eyeliner a must-have for its budge-proofing abilities. And so should your beloved Makeup Junkie, whoever she is. This set offers great value—seven miniature pencils in a full colour spectrum (silver, mauve, copper, brown, blue, green and black). <em>At Sephora stores across Canada.</em>\n\n4. <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P247382&amp;categoryId=C12001" target="_blank">Tarte Crown Jewels Lipgloss Multi-Gift Set ($51)</a>: I''m a BIG fan of <a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/" target="_blank">Tarte</a>—I think their eco chic concept is absolutely spot on. And I''m loving this lip gloss set. It actually can be split up into three separate sets (of five lip glosses each) or you can gift the entire thing—up to you. The glosses are divided into three varieties: "Glittering Green Goddesses," "Dazzling Divas" and "Twinkling Trendsetters." All formulated without parabens, phthalates, sulfates, GMOs or triclosans (chemicals often found in antibacterials which can adversely affect the thyroid gland). <em>At Sephora stores across Canada. </em>\n\n5. <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/www.yslbeautyus.com'');" href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-nails/c38_53/p184/la-laque-long-lasting-nail-lacquer/product_info.html" target="_blank">Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Long-Lasting Nail Lacquer in Stormy Grey</a> ($24): You may have missed my post titled "<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/26/the-nail-polish-every-beauty-editor-will-be-wearing-this-fall/" target="_blank">The Nail Polish Every Beauty Editor Will Be Wearing This Fall</a>." It''s this one. Because honestly—makeup junkies need to pay attention to their nails too, and grey is this year''s <em>de rigeur </em>shade. If you can''t get your hands on it, other good greys are <a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/2009/08/28/f-is-for-fluid-shine-giorgio-armani-fluid-shine-nail-polish-42/" target="_blank">Giorgio Armani''s in #42</a> and <a href="http://www.essieshop.com/product_info.php?cPath=31&amp;products_id=690" target="_blank">Essie''s Chinchilly</a>. <em>At The Bay flagship stores in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, and Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.</em>\n\n6. <a href="http://www.lauramercier.com/store/shop/Brush-Sets_Touch-Up-Brush-Set_prod250006" target="_blank">Laura Mercier Touch-Up Brush Set</a> (Limited Edition): Fact: most products come with cheap-ass brushes that you''re best off tossing in the trash. You really need quality construction for the smoothest, most professional makeup application. Laura Mercier makes some of the best brushes EVER, and this kit is a superb introduction (if your recipient is starting from scratch) or a handy travel set (for the girl who has almost everything). It contains mini sizes of the  Cheek Colour Brush,  All Over Eye Colour Brush,  Eye Crease Brush and Flat Eye Liner Brush—all in a gorgeous bronze patent case. <em>At Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.</em>\n\n7. <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/product/B002JKYKBE?bcBrand=core" target="_blank">Benefit Celebutante Personal Stylist Makeup Kit</a> ($45): You''ve no doubt seen this amaaaazing makeup kit if you''ve been surfing the beauty blogosphere the past month or two. I can''t promise you''ll find it now (Benefit''s website says it''s out of stock) but just in case, I''ll prepare you. It contains the following products: High Beam complexion enhancer, Benetint lip and cheek stain, Dallas face powder, two shades each of lipstick and eyeshadow and one lip gloss. Crazy, right? Is there a female on earth who wouldn''t be delighted to receive this?', 'Xmas Gift Guide: For makeup junkies', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4993-revision', '', '', '2009-12-15 05:00:53', '2009-12-15 10:00:53', '', 4993, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/4993-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18894, 1, '2009-12-14 05:00:59', '2009-12-14 10:00:59', 'Got a friend or family member who prefers her beauty products <em>sans </em>parabens and synthetic ingredients? Forget run-of-the-mill health food store finds—most of them are great, but certainly not special enough for gifting. No, what you''re after are luxe, beautifully packaged and high-quality wares like the selection I''ve picked out for you today.\n\nAnd just an aside: I once interviewed model-turned-ecopreneur and author <a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/lifeandstyle/2009/dec/06/jo-woods-pop-up-restaurant" target="_blank">Jo Wood</a> (ex-wife of Rolling Stones rocker Ronnie Wood and founder of UK organic beauty line <a href="http://www.jowoodorganics.com/" target="_blank">Jo Wood Organics</a>). One of the reasons she created her line (which,  unfortunately, is no longer available in Canada) was because she couldn''t find anything organic that wasn''t also in horrible packaging. She used to buy beauty products and then pour them into pretty glass jars that she could display in her bathroom.\n\nHappily, those days are over—there are now dozens of aesthetically pleasing AND natural choices out there. Here are a few of my favourites:<!--more-->\n\n1. <a href="http://www.elementalherbology.com/" target="_blank">Elemental Herbology Velvet Skin Winter Body Wash</a>: I met Elemental Herbology founder Kristy Goodger back in the summer when her line first debuted at Holt Renfrew, and—in another case of "I wish I thought of that!"—I''m seriously impressed by this range. Formulated without mineral oils, sulphates, parabens, synthetic fragrances or colours, everything has an authentic botanical scent (so if you''ve got a pal who loves Aveda fragrances, she''ll adore this too). With tuberose, evening primrose oil and rose, the Body Wash is truly decadent. <em>At Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.</em>\n\n2. <a href="http://www.josiemarancosmetics.com/product.html?pid=1070" target="_blank">Josie Maran Argan Oil</a>: You know <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/04/19/editors-pick-josie-maran-plumping-lip-gloss/" target="_blank">I love me some Josie Maran Lip Gloss</a>. Did you know she also makes one of the best argan oils on the market? (At least <a href="http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemID=100022/Argan_oil/Josie_Maran_Cosmetics/Moisturizers" target="_blank">according to reviews</a> on Makeup Alley.) This is a great gift idea because it''s a true multitasker: use it as a moisturizer, split end sealer, acne scar lightener, cuticle smoother and more. Best of all, it''s 100 percent organic. <em>At select Sephora stores across Canada.</em>\n\n3. <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Naturally-Healthy-Energetic-Radiant-Organic/dp/0283070412/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1260656771&amp;sr=1-1" target="_blank"><em>Naturally: How to Look and Feel Healthy, Energetic and Radiant the Organic Way</em></a> by Jo Wood: Any natural beauty devotee will love this folksy book, which outlines Jo''s organic journey—after becoming ill, she dramatically changed her diet and environment. You''ll find tips on organic eating, beauty and creating a greener home. Lots of fun recipes too! <em>At Amazon.ca.</em>\n\n4. <a href="http://www.revolutionorganics.com/product_freedomGlow.html" target="_blank">Revolution Organics Freedom Glow Beauty Balm</a>: It can be tricky buying cosmetics for others, but I don''t think you can go wrong with this multitasking coloured balm-in-a-stick. (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/29/editors-pick-revolution-organics/" target="_blank">I''ve written about it before</a>, and still in love!) This product comes in rose, peach and bronze. I use all three, depending on my mood and other makeup, and they ALL look great—use ''em on cheeks, lips, eyelids and decolletage. They''re made with 85 percent certified organic ingredients (and no chemicals or synthetics) and are<em> très</em> handy to pop in your purse. <em>See <a href="http://www.revolutionorganics.com/whereToBuy.html" target="_blank">here</a> for retailers.</em>\n\n5. <a href="http://www.consonantbody.com/" target="_blank">Consonant Body Spearmint and Sage Organic Body Soap</a>: Who doesn''t love soap? Especially this brand''s—as I''ve mentioned before, it''s my hands-down favourite as far as soaps go. Why not gift three or four in a pretty package for a friend? I love all the scents, not just this one. <em>See <a href="http://www.getconsonant.com/online" target="_blank">here</a> for retailers.</em>\n\n6. <a href="http://www.saffronrouge.com/living-nature/luminous-pressed-powder" target="_blank">Living Nature Luminous Pressed Powder</a>: I discovered this cult favourite New Zealand line through a gift certificate I needed to use up at online organic retailer Saffron Rouge. Although Living Nature makes hair, skin and body products too, this powder is particularly popular. It contains natural reflective properties that really do give your skin a nice glow. Everything is made from indigenous New Zealand plant ingredients obtained through   sustainable farming practices. <em>At SaffronRouge.com.</em>\n\n7. <a href="https://store.drhauschka.com/b2c/ecom/ecomEnduser/items/itemDetail.aspx?&amp;page=&amp;store=&amp;itemNum=LMBO&amp;siteId=1&amp;bulkexists=0" target="_blank">Dr. Hauschka Lemon Body Oil</a>: What green girl worth her salt doesn''t love some Dr. Hauschka? The brand sells an impressive array of high-quality body oils, each designed for a different purpose. This lemon one is great for soothing muscles post-workout and it also works on cellulite (but perhaps don''t tell your friend that''s why you bought it).<em> At select health food stores and Sephora stores across Canada.</em>', 'Xmas Gift Guide: For green girls', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4986-revision', '', '', '2009-12-14 05:00:59', '2009-12-14 10:00:59', '', 4986, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/4986-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18895, 1, '2009-12-11 18:00:46', '2009-12-11 23:00:46', 'When it comes to beauty products, my mom is incredibly spoiled. Anti-aging products probably account for more than 60 percent of what lands on my desk... and since the majority of them are simply too rich for my skin, guess who acts as my go-to tester?\n\nYup, my mother is a lucky lady. Once I became a beauty editor, I slowly began weaning her off her lifelong beauty regimens (goodbye, Clinique 3-step) and on to more luxurious and/or high-tech lines like Chanel, Sisley and Guerlain. And now that I''ve created full-blown addictions to certain favourite products, she''s never going to let me get another job!\n\nBut I digress. For today''s post, I''ve collected a number of products that would be perfect for ANY mom—including mine. So if you''re still looking for the perfect present, read on:<!--more-->\n\n1. <a href="http://ca.loccitane.com/19/1/931/72494/homepage/sweet-cherry-body-cream.htm" target="_blank">L''Occitane Sweet Cherry Body Cream</a> ($48): Who doesn''t love L''Occitane? There''s something so lovely and authentically French about this line, and they have the absolute BEST seasonal offerings I''ve seen. Just gorgeous packaging that you''ll want to leave out on your counters. This luxe body cream contains sweet almond oil and pure cherry extract straight from Provence (so you don''t get that sickly-sweet, fake scent that''s all too common in seasonal products). Expect the same wonderful textures that we''ve come to know and love from L''Occitane. <em>At L''Occitane stores across Canada or order online at loccitane.ca.</em>\n\n2. <a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-skin-care-precision-complete-anti-aging-care-sublimage-essential-regenerating-cream-texture-supreme-/product/SKPRE58Z" target="_blank">Chanel Précision Sublimage Essential Regenerating Cream</a>: So let''s say you''ve got big bucks to spend—how about $375—and you want to really spoil your mom. Could it be anything but Chanel? Of course not. Nothing can describe the joy of opening a box with those interlocking Cs. Nothing! Assuming your mom is 50+, the line I''d check out is Sublimage. It''s their newest anti-aging range, promising to restore firmness, radiance and hydration while evening out skin tone. It also does the dishes. <em>At Chanel beauty counters across Canada.</em>\n\n3. <a href="http://www.crabtree-evelyn.com/eng/products/hands-feet/hand-care/hand-treatments/hand_treatments?79487" target="_blank">Crabtree &amp; Evelyn Citron Honey &amp; Coriander Rejuvenating Hand Remedy</a> ($24.95): If there''s one thing Crabtree &amp; Evelyn excels at (besides the wonderful quaint English country vibe), it''s HAND CREAMS. Specifically, they''re experts in something called a "hand ritual," which includes cleansing with a gentle scrub, moisturizing and then layering in treatment products to fight dryness or aging. This Hand Remedy falls in the latter camp—it contains peptides to plump the skin and sugar and pea extracts to even skin tone. The scent is a mouthwatering citrus. <em>See crabtree-evelyn.com for stores or to order online.</em>\n\n4. <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/YOU-Beautiful-Owners-Manual-Beauty/dp/1416599851" target="_blank"><em>You Being Beautiful: The Owner''s Manual to Inner and Outer Beauty</em> by Michael F. Roizen and Mehmet C. Oz</a>: I love this book because it really underlines that beauty starts with good health. (We tend to forget that when faced with the latest pretty lip gloss or eyeshadow palette.) There''s good advice in here for looking, feeling and BEING more beautiful. Which reminds me... I need to re-read my copy! <em>At Amazon.ca.</em>\n\n5. <a href="http://commerce.solux.ca/bellapella/index_en.php?SCREEN=item&amp;department=12&amp;item=226" target="_blank">Bella Pella Silver Fir Citrus Bath Salts</a>: I received a sample of the soap version of this scent back in the summer—and used it up immediately, so taken was I by the authentic "tree" scent. The salts are of the Dead Sea variety, and that''s essential silver fir oil (did you know such thing existed?) lending it the addictive scent. Bonus: Bella Pella is a Canadian (Montreal-based) company. <em>Fashion</em>''s beauty director <a href="http://www.fashionmagazine.com/blogs/daily-steal/2009/12/01/the-daily-steal-holiday-bath-treats-from-7/" target="_blank">is a fan too</a>. <em>Order online at bellapella.com.</em>\n\n6. <a href="http://ww2.guerlain.com/int/en/base.html#/en/home-makeup/catalog-makeup/makeup-lips/maquillage-levres-lesrougesalevres/" target="_blank">Guerlain Rouge G Lipstick</a> ($48): <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/05/21/guerlain-rouge-g/" target="_blank">I''ve written before</a> about the <em>objet d''art</em> that is Guerlain''s newest lipstick, and I just had to include it here. I don''t know about yours, but my mom still loves the idea of lipstick—as much as it''s taken a back seat lately to glosses. This one is perfection: the most genius bullet-like case that, with a click of a button, opens up to a handy little mirror. <em>At Guerlain Boutiques &amp; Institutes in Toronto and Montreal and Holt Renfrew and Ogilvy stores across Canada.</em>\n\n7. <a href="https://www.lindenleaves.com/go/ca" target="_blank">Linden Leaves Aromatherapy Synergy Body Oil</a> in Memories ($39.80): Although I''ve yet to sample the contents, this bottle of body oil wins the prize for the most amazing feat of packaging: just how DID they suspend real roses in there? No matter, it looks gorgeous—and because this line is based on aromatherapy, it''ll give your mom additional sensory benefits in addition to moisturizing dry skin. <em>Order online at lindenleaves.com.</em>', 'Xmas Gift Guide: For Mom', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4975-revision', '', '', '2009-12-11 18:00:46', '2009-12-11 23:00:46', '', 4975, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/4975-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18896, 1, '2009-12-09 11:22:17', '2009-12-09 15:22:17', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>\n\nChristmas just isn''t Christmas without <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/" target="_blank">The Body Shop</a>, is it? At least for me, that''s where it all started—a Green Apple Shower Gel under the tree, perhaps a Dewberry Body Lotion in my stocking... (Both, by the way, have resurfaced in the company''s <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/shopbyline-subcat-originals.html" target="_blank">Originals collection</a>, but I digress.)\n\nIn recent years, The Body Shop has really stepped up their game with some <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/gifts-subcat-new.html" target="_blank">seasonal holiday offerings</a>, and if you''re like me, you''ll want them all. My favourite scents are the mouthwatering <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/cranberryceleb.html" target="_blank">Merry Cranberry</a> and comforting <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/nvjoytoyourskin.html" target="_blank">Nutmeg and Vanilla</a>—each, along with <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/bvajoytoyourskin.html" target="_blank">Black Velvet Apricot</a>, are available in a variety of formats, including body lotion, body butter and bath &amp; shower gel.\n\nBecause what could be more festive than outfitting your bathroom with seasonal body products? (I''m serious!)\n\nTo help you along, <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/" target="_blank">The Body Shop</a> is giving away a prize pack valued at $150 to one lucky <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca" target="_blank">BeautyEditor.ca</a> reader. Enter to win after the jump!<!--more-->\n\nHere''s what the prize pack includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>One <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/makeup-eyecheekpalette.html" target="_blank">Winter Trend Eye &amp; Cheek Palette</a> ($26 value)</li>\n	<li>One <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/cranberryhandcreme.html" target="_blank">Merry Berry Hand Creme</a> ($16 value)</li>\n	<li>One <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/bvashowernectar.html" target="_blank">Black Velvet Apricot Shower Gel</a> ($13 value)</li>\n	<li>One <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/navbodybutter.html" target="_blank">Nutmeg &amp; Vanilla Body Butter</a> ($20 value)</li>\n	<li>One Bamboo Makeup Brush Roll ($75 value)</li>\n</ul>\n<p class="alert"><strong>HOW TO WIN: Sign up for <a href="../">BeautyEditor.ca</a>’s <a style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank">email newsletter</a> or <a style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; color: #000000;" href="../feed/" target="_blank">RSS feed</a> (if you’re not already a subscriber), and then enter your name and email address in the box below. (If you’re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/12/09/enter-to-win-the-body-shop-holiday-giveaway/" target="_blank"><span style="margin: 0px; padding: 0px; color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;">here</span></a> to see the box.) This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until December 18th.</strong></p>\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/XVAE46T4W7"></script>', 'Enter to win: The Body Shop holiday giveaway', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4968-revision', '', '', '2009-12-09 11:22:17', '2009-12-09 15:22:17', '', 4968, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/4968-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18897, 1, '2009-12-08 20:17:21', '2009-12-09 01:17:21', 'When you think about beauty (and style) chameleons, usually the celeb who comes to mind is Madonna. But after checking out the impressive hair and makeup range of Jennifer Lopez, I think she''s an equal contender. Let''s grab some beauty inspiration, shall we?\n<h2>Look 1: Sultry eyes</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jennifer-lopez_this-is-it-premiere1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7583" title="jennifer lopez_this is it premiere" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jennifer-lopez_this-is-it-premiere1-240x300.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="300" /></a>\n\nMost recently, J.Lo made an appearance at the L.A. premiere of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1477715/" target="_blank"><em>This Is It</em></a>, debuting the smokiest eyes (and palest skin) I think we''ve ever seen her wear. An exciting style change, <em>non</em>? To get this look, don''t worry about being perfect—it''s actually ALL about a heavy hand. Go a little crazy and LAYER a bunch of different (but coordinating) eyeshadow colours. (As you can see, she''s wearing a palette of blacks, greys, muted bronze and silver.) As for the rest of the face, you know the drill: bare, bare, bare. And wearing your hair up keeps it classy (not trashy).\n<h2>Look 2: Bardot-esque bangs</h2>\n<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jennifer-lopez-noche-de-ninos-gala.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7584" title="jennifer-lopez-noche-de-ninos-gala" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jennifer-lopez-noche-de-ninos-gala-240x300.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="300" /></a>\n</strong></span>\n\nHow do we feel about the sexy, sexy bangs in this next pic (from this summer''s Noche De Ninos gala in Beverly Hills)? I''m a BIG fan. Did you know that the best way to get body in your bangs is to blow dry them in the opposite direction? So for this look, flip ''em back and forth a few times as you blast them with your hairdryer. And of course, start things off right by using a volumizing shampoo and some kind of root-lifting product. (<a href="http://www.tresemme.com/volume/" target="_blank">TRESemmé''s 24 Hour Body line</a> is still the best one I''ve tried in that genre.)\n<h2>Look 3: Old Hollywood glam</h2>\n<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jennifer-lopez-benjamin-button-premiere.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7585" title="jennifer-lopez-benjamin-button-premiere" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jennifer-lopez-benjamin-button-premiere-240x300.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="300" /></a>\n</strong></span>\n\nProving that she doesn''t mess around, the next pic is classic glamour (it''s from the <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0421715/" target="_blank"><em>Benjamin Button</em></a> premiere last year). It looks impressive, but there''s no reason you or I couldn''t channel this exact same look. (Let''s face it—half the battle is a plunging neckline.) Curl your hair using the technique outlined <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/23/get-the-look-diane-kruger-hollywood-awards-gala-beverly-hills/" target="_blank">here</a> (use mousse, or at least hairspray, to make it hold), and then pop on some false eyelashes for extra drama (M.A.C and Shu Uemura both have an amazing array of lash options). The final touch is coating your lips in super-shiny gloss.\n<h2>Look 4: Bronzed goddess</h2>\n<span style="text-decoration: underline;"><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jennifer-lopez-2007.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7586" title="jennifer-lopez-2007" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jennifer-lopez-2007-240x300.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="300" /></a>\n</strong></span>\n\nAnd finally, we come to the J.Lo we all know and love: the bronzey, beachy, goddess J.Lo. I don''t think this look will ever go out of style—do you? (The pic, by the way, is from the L.A. premiere of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0458522/" target="_blank"><em>El Cantante</em></a>.) And really, it''s the most versatile of all these looks; it really could take you anywhere. A few things to note: the hair is straight and centre-parted, but it has BODY (so don''t skimp on the volumizing products). There''s definitely a glow, thanks to some subtle self-tanning (the best faux-tanner EVER is by <a href="http://www.lavera.com/catalog/category-1000015-1.html&amp;show=info" target="_blank">Lavera</a>... it''s a miracle product that really does not smell, AT ALL). And while the makeup is subtle, it''s mostly about the lashes, so use the most lengthening mascara you can get your hands on. (<a href="http://www.covergirl.com/products/product.jsp?productId=lashblast_length_mascara" target="_blank">CoverGirl LashBlast Length</a> is a new, and appropriate choice.)', 'Celeb of the Month: Jennifer Lopez', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4963-revision', '', '', '2009-12-08 20:17:21', '2009-12-09 01:17:21', '', 4963, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/4963-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18898, 1, '2009-12-07 15:32:48', '2009-12-07 19:32:48', 'I''ve said it before, and I''ll say it again: one of the best parts of a career in beauty is getting the opportunity to test a whack of different products every month. (It''s a trade-off, of course. While I rarely need to visit Sephora, my landlady—for some reason—STILL won''t accept lip gloss in lieu of rent cheques. Strange!)\n\nSo let''s get started. This month, I...\n<ul>\n	<li>dabbled with a number of natural lines: <a href="http://www.rare-elements.com/" target="_blank">Rare El''ements</a> (for hair), <a href="http://thesoapgirl.ca/" target="_blank">The Soap Girl</a> (for the body) and <a href="http://www.zuiiorganic.com/" target="_blank">Zuii Organics</a> (for makeup);</li>\n	<li>finally got to try <a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com/" target="_blank">e.l.f. Cosmetics</a>, which until now was only available in the U.S.;</li>\n	<li>discovered a <a href="http://www.neostrata.ca/products/-category/exfoliating/skin-renewal-peel-solution/35/" target="_blank">NeoStrata</a> hydroxy-acid peel that''s on par with the Dermaglow one I wrote about a few months back; and</li>\n	<li>gave <a href="http://www.balmshell.com/" target="_blank">Balmshell</a>—recently of <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/" target="_blank">Dragon''s Den</a> fame—a test drive.</li>\n</ul>\nAnd here''s my 100 percent honest, no B.S. review of each:\n\n<strong><a href="http://www.balmshell.com/Lip-Gloss.aspx" target="_blank"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/BalmShell-Lip-Gloss.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7346" title="BalmShell-Lip-Gloss" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/BalmShell-Lip-Gloss-230x300.jpg" alt="" width="230" height="300" /></a>Balmshell Lip Gloss</a> </strong>($20 each, available at <a href="http://www.balmshell.com/Lip-Gloss.aspx" target="_blank">balmshell.com</a>): This line is the brainchild of two Canadian identical twin sisters who are quite bombshell-like themselves (seriously—check out <a href="http://www.balmshell.com/About.aspx" target="_blank">this photo</a>). I think in the extremely crowded cosmetics sphere, it makes sense for a new line to focus on doing one thing right—think of Smythe and jackets—and in this case, it''s lip gloss. (At least they started out that way—I understand they also make cheek stains now, although I haven''t tried them.) But back to gloss. The idea is that it''s the "perfect lip gloss": moisturizing, high-shine and in cute packaging. One side of the gloss—the side with the kitschy floating artwork—actually unscrews to make a key chain.\n\nMy thoughts? It IS a pretty great lip gloss. You get shine without that goopy feeling, and I love how moisturized my lips feel. The fact that it''s paraben-free is another bonus. My only hesitation is the gimmicky, almost Sex And The City-style branding, packaging and product names. It all feels a bit dated—like it could be straight outta 2004—but maybe that''s because I''m so beyond over that TV show! One TV show I''m not over, however, is <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/" target="_blank">Dragon''s Den</a>—LOVE. IT. I missed <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/pitches/balmshell.html" target="_blank">the Balmshell episode</a> where the founders pitched their business to get more money for marketing and advertising... but it sounds like the dragons had similar feedback about the brand messaging.\n<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>\n<a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com/" target="_blank"><strong><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/elf-liquid-eyeshadow.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7347" title="elf-liquid-eyeshadow" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/elf-liquid-eyeshadow-300x162.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="162" /></a></strong>e.l.f. Cosmetics</strong></a> ($4.99-12.99, at Zellers stores across Canada): Hurrah! I''d always been curious about e.l.f., and finally it''s available in Canada. I interviewed the founder, Scott Vincent Borba, a few years back, and was extremely impressed by his savvy way of coming out with products women want before they even know they want them... if that makes any sense. (He also founded Borba, a clever line of beauty supplements that''s I think is so far only sold in the U.S.)\n\nAnyway, let''s talk about e.l.f. Can you believe the prices? Everything is under $12.99. I think that''s incredible value—and the packaging looks great too. I love the <a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com/eyes/liquid_eyeshadow" target="_blank">liquid eyeshadows</a> (not that much different from ones YSL came out with a few years ago), <a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com/eyes/regular_&amp;_waterproof_mascara_duo" target="_blank">mascara</a>, and <a href="http://www.eyeslipsface.com/eyes/brightening_eye_color" target="_blank">eyeshadow</a>. Skip the eyelash curler though—that''s one beauty tool you should never skimp on. (Shu Uemura''s version is the original cult favourite and still the best.)\n<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>\n<strong><a href="http://www.neostrata.ca/products/-category/exfoliating/skin-renewal-peel-solution/35/" target="_blank"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/neostrata_skin-renewal-peel-solution.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7348" title="neostrata_skin-renewal-peel-solution" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/neostrata_skin-renewal-peel-solution-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>NeoStrata Skin Renewal Peel Solution</a></strong> (at drugstores): A few months ago I wrote about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/04/whats-new-dermaglow-radiance-glycolic-10-gentle-peel-solution-50/" target="_blank">Dermaglow''s Radiance Glycolic 10% Gentle Peel Solution</a>, saying that it was even stronger than (what I thought at the time) was NeoStrata''s comparative offering. Well, let me take that back. The lovely P., publicist for NeoStrata, kindly pointed out that NeoStrata DOES have a peel on par with Dermaglow''s: it''s called the <a href="http://www.neostrata.ca/products/-category/exfoliating/skin-renewal-peel-solution/35/" target="_blank">Skin Renewal Peel Solution</a>, and it contains 10 percent each of glycolic acid and gluconolactone (both hydroxy acids).\n\nIf you''re in the market for a gentle peel (something you could use once or twice a week, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/12/04/holiday-party-prepper-your-beauty-essentials/" target="_blank">as I mentioned here</a>), this is a good choice. I found it slightly more tingly than Dermaglow''s version, but it didn''t leave my skin red or irritated. In fact, it was baby soft!\n<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>\n<strong><a href="http://www.rare-elements.com/" target="_blank"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/rare-elements-shampoo.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7350" title="rare-elements-shampoo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/rare-elements-shampoo.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>Rare El''ements</a></strong> (US$34-44, at <a href="http://www.lilou-organics.com/" target="_blank">Lilou Organics</a>, <a href="http://www.luckyscent.com/" target="_blank">LuckyScent</a> and <a href="http://www.natureofbeauty.com/" target="_blank">The Nature of Beauty</a>): This Beverly Hills-based hair line launched in 2008 and sits nicely in the relatively new category of "natural luxury." The products are made with natural and organic ingredients, including pure essential plant and nut oils, exotic rainforest butters and other botanicals. But there''s also technology behind it, so you don''t have to worry about fading colour or not getting enough protection from the effects of styling or chemical treatments.\n\nThere are three products: a shampoo, conditioner and a "pre-shampoo treatment." I didn''t try the latter, but I did use the shampoo and conditioner. Both were fantastically luxurious and extremely moisturizing. In fact, they were so moisturizing that they just didn''t work for my hair type—as much as I REALLY, REALLY wanted them to. I love this line, but it''s not for people with stick-straight hair—normally, I can get away with washing my hair every other day, but with this line, I needed a shampoo the very next day. I''d recommend it for anyone with dry, curly and/or coarse hair. You''ll have MUCH better luck with it than I did.\n<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>\n<a href="http://thesoapgirl.ca/" target="_blank"><strong><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/the-soap-girl-cranberry-citrus.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7351" title="the-soap-girl-cranberry-citrus" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/the-soap-girl-cranberry-citrus-300x257.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="257" /></a></strong>The Soap Girl Cranberry Citrus Sugar Scrub and Solid Body Butter</strong></a> (at thesoapgirl.ca): Sarah Crawley  is a Maritime "mompreneur" who''s been producing her all-natural line, <a href="http://thesoapgirl.ca/" target="_blank">The Soap Girl</a>, for the past 10 years. The products are infused with organic ingredients, are ethically-produced right here in Canada, and free of parabens, phthalates, SLS and dyes.\n\nI tried a couple of products from the Cranberry Citrus line: the <a href="http://thesoapgirl.ca/shop/" target="_blank">Solid Body Butter</a> ($15) and the <a href="http://thesoapgirl.ca/shop/" target="_blank">Sugar Scrub</a> ($28). First, the good things: I love the texture of this scrub. It''s not too oily and doesn''t leave an oil slick behind in the tub. It melts into your skin after a minute or so of scrubbing, so you''re left beautifully moisturized—you could even skip lotion. I also love the packaging—simple but pretty. What I didn''t like so much? The Body Butter comes in a tube just like a deodorant stick... and while I appreciate the idea, it''s still an odd feeling trying to coat your body with moisture that way. And finally, the scent: I didn''t love it. (Too sweet, almost chemical-smelling... although I know this is a natural line.) I prefer more botanical scents, so maybe Sarah will be inspired to create something a bit more authentic in a future product batch.\n<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>\n<strong><a href="http://www.zuiiorganic.com/" target="_blank"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zuii-organics.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7352" title="zuii-organics" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zuii-organics-300x197.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="197" /></a>Zuii Organics</a></strong> (at The Big Carrot in Toronto and select health stores across Canada): As you may know, I''m a BIG fan of anything natural or organic, so I was super excited to try this organic makeup line, which comes from Australia and is produced from flowers. That''s right—FLOWERS. They somehow transform rose petals, jasmine and chamomile flowers into makeup. (Oh—and add in minerals, essential oils and plant extracts too.) The idea is that the makeup actually improves the health of your skin while you wear it.\n\nAfter testing a number of the products, I think this is a range that I''d cherry-pick from. The <a href="https://www.zuiiorganic.com/products/Certified-Organic-Flora-Foundation.html" target="_blank">Powder Foundation</a> is great—although it''s not high coverage, it''s natural-looking and I felt quite secure in the knowledge that it wouldn''t clog my pores! I also liked the <a href="https://www.zuiiorganic.com/products/Certified-Organic-Flora-Lip-Tint.html" target="_blank">Lip Tint</a>: nice and shiny, with organic rose, beeswax and aloe vera for moisture. The <a href="https://www.zuiiorganic.com/products/Certified-Organic-Flora-Blush.html" target="_blank">Blush</a> is highly pigmented so you need to be very light-handed, but it''s a good, talc-free option. Biggest disappointments were the <a href="https://www.zuiiorganic.com/products/Certified-Organic-Flora-Liquid-Foundation.html" target="_blank">Liquid Foundation</a> and the <a href="https://www.zuiiorganic.com/products/Certified-Organic-Flora-Lipstick.html" target="_blank">Lipstick</a>. With the former, I loved the texture and coverage, but the scent was just odd, and I wouldn''t use it for that reason alone. And the <a href="https://www.zuiiorganic.com/products/Certified-Organic-Flora-Lipstick.html" target="_blank">Lipstick</a>, while a pretty colour, was incredibly drying—not at all like the "creamy formula" that''s promised.\n<p style="text-align: center;">***</p>\nWhat do you think? Have you tried any of the brands I reviewed this month?', 'Tried &amp; tested: December', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4950-revision', '', '', '2009-12-07 15:32:48', '2009-12-07 19:32:48', '', 4950, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/4950-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(18899, 1, '2009-12-04 11:23:43', '2009-12-04 15:23:43', 'Do you ever have more fun GETTING READY for a party than you do at the party itself? It''s happened to me a lot, actually. But maybe not so surprising when you consider my apartment could give Sephora a run for its money.\n\nAnyway! You definitely don''t need a truckload of products to get party-ready. Just the right ones. (And a hot dress.)\n\nOn that note, I''ve rounded up a few tips and product suggestions to help you get ready—and recover from—your next holiday shindig.\n\n<strong>The Night Before</strong>: If you know you''ve got a special event coming up, it''s worth putting in a little advance effort when it comes to your skin. And you know what that means... yes, EXFOLIATION! I''m not, in general, an advocate of overdoing it—this is where I part company with many derms, at least the ones who try to push their chemical peels and microdermabrasion treatments no matter what your skin type. (My "aha" moment was a talk I attended where Burt''s Bees'' VP of R&amp;D explained how manufacturers KNOW excessive exfoliation contributes to long-term damage... it just gives you short-term results because it triggers inflammation. That''s why those oxygen facials make you look so good—your poor skin is trying to recover!)\n\nSo what''s a healthy level of exfoliation? <!--more-->It really depends on the strength of what you''re using, but once or twice a week is probably a good starting point. I like the sound of this new product from <a href="http://www.strivectin.com/resurfacing/resurfacing_serum.html" target="_blank">StriVectin: the Overnight Facial Resurfacing Serum</a> ($68, at select Sephora, Shoppers Drug Mart, The Bay, Holt Renfrew and Sears stores across Canada). While facial scrubs manually buff off dead skin cells, this formula uses plant-based enzymes to do the same job. Plus you get other ingredients (like red algae and willowherb) that minimize large pores and even out your colour. Sounds like a good investment to me!\n\nAnother exfoliating product I just LOVE right now, in case you missed that post, is <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/30/editors-picks-november/" target="_blank">Biologique Recherche Paris'' Lotion P50</a>. I use it twice daily.\n\n<strong>Before You Go Out: </strong>Ever noticed that after a night of too many cocktails, you wake up to some crazy-ass new wrinkles? They''re not really aging (at least that''s what I tell myself). It''s dehydration. Which is fine when you''ve got a few days to recover—bring on the Gatorade—but what to do when you''ve got a back-to-back holiday party schedule?\n\nThe answer is that you need to attack the problem both inside and out. Drink gallons of water and consider a few sachets of something like <a href="http://www.emergenc.com/" target="_blank">Emergen-C</a>, a tasty little powder that restores lost electrolytes, antioxidants, vitamins... and basically anything else the alcohol has killed. Next: you need to put moisture back into your skin. I''d slather on a hydrating face mask (I like <a href="http://www.skinceuticals.com/_us/_en/catalog/moisturize/Hydrating-B5-Masque.htm" target="_blank">Skinceuticals Hydrating B5 Masque</a> because it''s chock full of hyaluronic acid, but not oily). And to combat those newborn crow''s feet? Try one of the new high-tech cloth masks on the specific trouble zone—something like <a href="http://elizabethgrantcom.x-shops.com/store/product.php?productid=16352&amp;cat=306&amp;page=1" target="_blank">Elizabeth Grant Biocollasis Complex Advanced Cellular Age Defense Eye Power Pads</a> on your eyes for 15 minutes would work wonders, I reckon.\n\nFinally, when it comes to your makeup, it''s all about the big decision: EYES or LIPS? For the former, <a href="http://www.maybelline.com/index.html" target="_blank">Maybelline New York''s EyeStudio eyeshadow quads</a> ($11.99) just arrived on my desk and they are simply AMAZING. Come in a zillion different colour palettes—all very sparkly and happy-looking. If you prefer lips, a product I''m loving right now is <a href="http://www.goshamericas.com/lips.asp" target="_blank">Gosh Velvet Touch Lipstick</a> ($15) in Hot''n Sweet, a beautiful cool red.\n\n<strong>Take With You: </strong>Have you discovered the joy that is a purse-sized sample of perfume? I don''t know why, but skinny little bottles that I can tuck into my makeup bag make me so very happy. And they''re so affordable! Just out is this one: <a href="http://www.garage.ca/(S(meak5u55sqle3b45qbswjjnx))/productDetail.aspx?productId=14343&amp;displayGroupId=43" target="_blank">Garage GRG Mini Spray Perfume</a> ($12.90 for 10 mL, at Garage stores across Canada). It''s cheap and cheerful, and I actually do like this scent. (I''ll wager that men will, too. <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/03/06/ageless-anti-age-perfume/" target="_blank">Read up on the whole concept of Ageless Anti-Age Perfume</a> if you need more details.)\n\n<strong>When You Get Home:</strong> Of course, you would never fall asleep without removing your makeup... right? Just in case, though, you might want to tuck something like <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/skincare-top-secrets/c39_101/p458/top-secrets-sleep-restoring-skincare-palette/product_info.html" target="_blank">Yves Saint Laurent Top Secrets Beauty Sleep Restoring Skincare Palette</a> (available at Holt Renfrew and The Bay flagship stores in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal) into your handbag. (Well...if your bag is big enough to hold more than your credit card.) This little jar is GENIUS and I''m totally in love with it. It opens up to two different compartments: one with a non-oily face cream and the other a nourishing lip balm. Clever AND chic.\n\nAnd the last thing I''ll leave you with (after what turned out to be an EPIC post)? Just a little tune to get you in the mood.\n\n<object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="480" height="385" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/5lSQ9Z5wsVE&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="385" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/5lSQ9Z5wsVE&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>', 'Holiday party prepper: Your beauty essentials', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4937-revision', '', '', '2009-12-04 11:23:43', '2009-12-04 15:23:43', '', 4937, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/4937-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18900, 1, '2009-12-03 20:56:52', '2009-12-04 00:56:52', 'It''s safe to say that country music has truly crossed over. But what about adding a dash of Nashville style to your beauty regimen?\n\nWhile I''d never suggest you adopt a Dolly Parton-esque get-up, a nod to country glamour never hurt anyone.... especially in the lead-up to the holidays. If you''re ever going to get away with big hair, pouty lips and loooooong lashes, it''s this month. Right?\n\nOur best beauty icon for this look is the always gorgeous <strong>Faith Hill</strong>—can you believe this woman is 42? There''s a lesson here: she really doesn''t ever stray from what works (fresh skin, blonde waves, mid-length hair and lots of blush). In the younger set, <strong>Taylor Swift</strong> plays it a little bit country and a little bit rock ''n roll, with some seriously covetable blonde curls setting off her porcelain skin. (Much preferable to <strong>Carrie Underwood</strong>, who I find a tad blonderexic and over-tanned.)\n\nHere''s what you''ll need to channel the glammed-up country look:<!--more-->\n\n1. <strong><a href="http://www.parfumsgivenchy.com/make_up/face_powders/prisme_again_visage/presentation_9_80_410.html" target="_blank">Givenchy Le Prisme Visage Compact Face Powder Quartet</a>,</strong> $49: If the cameras are always on you, it''s understandable you''d want the most flattering, light-reflecting face powder. This one was first introduced 20 years ago and recently reformulated for a smoother, more hydrating texture. Use the colours separately or swirl them together with a big, fluffy brush. Available in six shades and sold exclusively at Sephora stores across Canada.\n\n2. <strong><a href="http://www.faithhillfragrances.com/" target="_blank">Faith Hill Parfums Eau de Toilette</a></strong>, $35 for 30 mL: You don''t have to be a Faith Hill fan to like this scent. It''s a light, non-offensive and very affordably-priced option—you really can''t go wrong. The notes include crisp pear, neroli, pink peony, jasmine, gardenia, musk and vetiver. I love the simple glass bottle with the pretty black bow. Available at drug stores and mass retailers across Canada.\n\n3. <strong><a href="http://www.kerastase.com/dispatch/index.aspx" target="_blank">Kérastase Reflection Chroma Thermique Thermo-Polishing Repairing Care</a></strong>: Any celeb in the public eye has to have perfect hair. And if you''re a country music star, that means one thing: the bigger, the better. Enter this new product, which is specifically designed to repair damage from the daily use of blow-dryers, straightening and curling irons. Available at select salons across Canada.\n\n4. <a href="http://us.clarins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/beauty-products_lips_joli-rouge_C050302006_10051_10204_-1_31251_15507_10383" target="_blank"><strong>Clarins Joli Rouge Lipstick</strong></a>, $27: No country star would be caught dead without her signature pink lips. This creamy formulation adds a hit of intense colour. Look for the Palazzo d''Oro Christmas version, which is a gold/silver duo that can be worn alone or over lipstick for extra glam. Available at select Bay, Sears, Holt Renfrew, Ogilvy and Murale stores across Canada.\n\n5. <strong><a href="http://www.covergirl.ca/en_ca/" target="_blank">CoverGirl LashBlast Length Mascara</a></strong>: If you don''t want to go all out with false lashes, at least go for a mascara like this one. As the name implies, it''s all about length. Nylon technology makes it possible to stretch the look of lashes by up to 80 percent. Impressive! Available at drugstores and mass-market retailers across Canada.\n\n6. <strong><a href="http://www.consumer.philips.com/c/haircare/salonstraight-sonic-hp4666_15/prd/en/ca/" target="_blank">Philips SalonStraight Sonic Straightener</a><span style="font-weight: normal;">, $99</span></strong>: Even though this tool is technically for straightening, it''s rare that we see Faith or Taylor without their signature waves. So I''m suggesting you use it to get gorgeous dropped-out curls. It''s super easy—check <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/23/get-the-look-diane-kruger-hollywood-awards-gala-beverly-hills/" target="_blank">this post and video tutorial</a> if you need help. Visit philips.ca for locations.', 'It&#039;s all about... Glam country', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4929-revision', '', '', '2009-12-03 20:56:52', '2009-12-04 00:56:52', '', 4929, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/4929-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18901, 1, '2009-12-02 13:57:38', '2009-12-02 17:57:38', 'If you''ve ever seen <em><a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0458352/" target="_blank">The Devil Wears Prada</a>,</em> or more recently, <em><a href="http://www.theseptemberissue.com/#/home" target="_blank">The September Issue</a></em>, you know that an integral part of most fashion magazines is the fashion closet. (Although despite how it was depicted as a free-for-all in the first movie, it''s DEFINITELY not like that in real life—everything is meticulously logged and returned to designers after borrowing.)\n\nBut did you know that there are BEAUTY CLOSETS too? They really don''t get a lot of play, do they? Depending on the magazine (and organizational skills of the resident beauty editor), they can either look like a mini-Sephora or the bargain bin at Wal-Mart. Obviously we''re aiming for Sephora. (The very best one I''ve seen belonged to <a href="http://www.fashionmagazine.com/beauty/" target="_blank">the gals at </a><em><a href="http://www.fashionmagazine.com/beauty/" target="_blank">Fashion</a></em>, actually. Nice work, L.!)\n\nAnother little-known fact: most of us beauty peeps have "beauty closets" in our homes too. Besides my own stash for personal use, I organize everything according to what month each product hits the stores. So I thought I''d create a new feature here on BeautyEditor.ca—a peek into MY beauty closet, so to speak, so you can plan your shopping lists (if you''re so inclined).\n\nHere''s the lowdown on what''s new and notable in the month of December:\n<h2>1. Bobbi Brown Tinted Eye Brightener</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bobbi-brown-tinted-eye-brightener.jpg"><img class="aligncenter  size-medium wp-image-7724" title="bobbi-brown-tinted-eye-brightener" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bobbi-brown-tinted-eye-brightener-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>\n\nAvailable in eight shades, this is a hybrid concealer-slash-eye treatment that not only covers up dark under-eye circles, but also includes high-tech skincare ingredients to brighten and hydrate. At Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.\n<h2>2. OPI Holiday Wishes Collection</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/opi-holiday-dear-santa.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full  wp-image-7725" title="opi-holiday-dear-santa" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/opi-holiday-dear-santa.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>\n\nThis collection includes 12 lacquers ($10.95 each) plus three two-in-one lip glosses ($17.50 each). When the calendar says December, I automatically switch to a festive shade of polish on my toes. You? The standout in this collection is the Dear Santa (pictured), a glittery red. At professional salons and spas across Canada.\n<h2>3. Oribe Hair Care Collection</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/oribe_shampooforbrilliance.jpg"><img class="aligncenter  size-medium wp-image-7726" title="oribe_shampooforbrilliance" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/oribe_shampooforbrilliance-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>\n\nIf your Kérastase just isn''t cutting it any more in terms of luxurious, high-end hair lines, consider giving this range a test drive. I haven''t tried the Shampoo for Brilliance and Shine (pictured) just yet, but based on the packaging alone, I''m seriously impressed. (Honestly, these are the most gorgeous, gothic shampoo bottles you will ever see.) Word on the street from beauty editors like <a href="http://britishbeautyblogger.blogspot.com/2009/11/review-oribe-hair-care.html" target="_blank">BritishBeautyBlogger</a> is that the stuff inside performs, too. At BeautyMark in Vancouver, <a href="http://www.beautymark.ca/" target="_blank">beautymark.ca</a> and Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.\n<h2>4. Rimmel London Sweet Seduction Colour Palette</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/rimmel-sweet-seduction-palette.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7727" title="rimmel-sweet-seduction-palette" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/rimmel-sweet-seduction-palette-300x293.gif" alt="" width="300" height="293" /></a>\n\nThere are a lot of palettes out there, but this one is perhaps the most well-priced. It contains a whopping six shades of eyeshadow, a powder blush and four shades of lip gloss. If it''s good enough for Kate, will you try it? At Shoppers Drug Mart and select London Drug stores across Canada.\n<h2>5. Nuxe Nirvanesque First Expression Lines Eye Contour Cream</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nuxe-nirvanesque-eye-contour-cream.png"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7728" title="nuxe-nirvanesque-eye-contour-cream" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nuxe-nirvanesque-eye-contour-cream-300x234.png" alt="" width="300" height="234" /></a>\n\nIf you''re noticing the first signs of crow''s feet, consider this anti-aging eye cream specifically designed for women as young as 25. (They do say to start early!) It contains botanicals that not only soothe but also penetrate to the cellular level to reduce "skin stress" and inflammation. Optical correction pigments reflect light and brighten the look of dark circles. At The Bay, Ogilvy and pharmacies across Canada.\n<h2>6. Philip Kingsley Hair Care Collection</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/philip-kingsley-elasticizer.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7729" title="philip-kingsley-elasticizer" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/philip-kingsley-elasticizer.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>\n\nPhilip Kingsley is a world-renowned scalp and hair expert (otherwise known as a trichologist) who has nursed to health the tresses of everyone from Kate Winslet to Renee Zellweger. (Fun fact: he''s also said to have coined the phrase "Bad Hair Day." Imagine that!) I''d long heard about the cult status of his famous Elasticizer (a water and weather shield for the hair, pictured). Starting this month, we Canucks can get our hands on it, along with the rest of his range. At Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.\n<h2>7. Revlon ColorStay Mineral Finishing Powder</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/revlon_colorstay.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7730" title="revlon_colorstay" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/revlon_colorstay.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\n\nThis talc-free powder provides a shine-reducing and imperfection-diffusing final touch to your makeup routine. Available in three marbleized palettes (pictured shade: Brighten). At mass-market retailers and drugstores across Canada in late December.\n<h2>8. L''Oréal Paris Telescopic Explosion Mascara</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/loreal_telescopicexplosionmascara.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7731" title="loreal_telescopicexplosionmascara" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/loreal_telescopicexplosionmascara-300x277.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="277" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/28/new-skincare-concept-the-roller-ball/" target="_blank">As I''ve said before</a>, what happens in beauty is that one manufacturer will come up with an innovation in prestige cosmetics, and six months later  you''ll see it at a mass-market price point. Such is the case with this ball-shaped mascara wand. Look familiar? (If not, <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P218317" target="_blank">have a gander at Givenchy Phenomen''Eyes</a>.) I haven''t tested either yet (I''m still working on using up the remnants of the last gimmick—vibrating mascara) but the idea here is that the unique shape of the applicator allows you to get a precision application for better separation, lengthening and volume. At mass-market retailers and drugstores across Canada.\n<h2>9. Origins Starting Over Age-Erasing Moisturizer with Mimosa</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/origins_startingovermoisturizer.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7732" title="origins_startingovermoisturizer" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/origins_startingovermoisturizer-234x300.jpg" alt="" width="234" height="300" /></a>\n\nThis moisturizer, which is also available in an oil-free format, uses potent plant ingredients to rebuild collagen. The promised results: smoother skin, more even texture, reduced lines and wrinkles and a plumper appearance. At select Bay stores in Victoria, B.C., Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal and at origins.com.', 'Shop the beauty closet: December', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4916-revision', '', '', '2009-12-02 13:57:38', '2009-12-02 17:57:38', '', 4916, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/4916-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18902, 1, '2009-12-01 15:13:41', '2009-12-01 19:13:41', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>\n\nDo you have curly hair? Does it behave itself?\n\nNo? Well keep reading, gorgeous—because <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca">BeautyEditor.ca</a> is offering up the chance to win a <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">couple of</span> prize<span style="text-decoration: line-through;">s</span> that could be the solution. The line is called... ahem... <a href="http://www.frizzoff.com/" target="_blank">Curly Hair Solutions</a>, and like the name implies, it promises to solve the problems of coarse, dry, frizzy, unruly hair. Developed by hairstylist Jonathan Torch of The Curly Hair Institute in Toronto—a guy so committed to helping out curly-haired folk that he dedicated his entire salon to it—the products keep hair at the proper pH level, never build up (they''re made without silicones) and are safe for colour- and chemically-treated locks.\n\nAfter the jump, watch a clip of Jonathan on <a href="http://www.citytv.com/cityline" target="_blank">Cityline</a> back in October, and find out deets on what <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca">BeautyEditor.ca</a> is giving away!\n<p style="text-align: left;">(Note - there''s a short ad that plays at the start of this video)</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><object id="veohFlashPlayer" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="410" height="341" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="name" value="veohFlashPlayer" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.veoh.com/static/swf/webplayer/WebPlayer.swf?version=AFrontend.5.4.7.1002&amp;permalinkId=v1607469zdqESrMt&amp;player=videodetailsembedded&amp;videoAutoPlay=0&amp;id=anonymous" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed id="veohFlashPlayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="410" height="341" src="http://www.veoh.com/static/swf/webplayer/WebPlayer.swf?version=AFrontend.5.4.7.1002&amp;permalinkId=v1607469zdqESrMt&amp;player=videodetailsembedded&amp;videoAutoPlay=0&amp;id=anonymous" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" name="veohFlashPlayer"></embed></object><span style="font-size: xx-small;">\n</span>\n\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Now! Here''s what you could WIN:</p>\n<strong>One Curly Hair Solutions Love Your Locks Kit (valued at $50)</strong>: Includes Curl Keeper, Tweek, ReMane Straight, Silk Shampoo, Treatment Shampoo, Pure Silk Protein, Conditioner, Silk Leave In Conditioner, Slip Detangler and Gel. This prize is available to both Canadian and U.S. residents.\n\n<span style="text-decoration: line-through;">OR</span>\n\n<strong><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">One Personal Styling and Consultation with Jonathan Torch (valued at $100)</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">: </span><a href="http://www.frizzoff.com/theconsultation.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Click here</span></a><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"> for details about Jonathan''s approach. This prize is only open to Toronto residents as the consultation will take place at The Curly Hair Institute in Toronto.</span> [Ed: Jonathan''s publicist tells me he''s "too busy" to make good on this prize now. Sorry, gals! I''m as disappointed as you are.]\n<p class="alert"><strong>HOW TO WIN: Sign up for <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca">BeautyEditor.ca</a></strong><strong>’s </strong><a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #000000; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newsletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #000000; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed/" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a><strong> (if you’re not already a subscriber), and then enter your name and email address in the box below. (If you’re reading this post in a reader, click <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #000000; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/12/01/enter-to-win-curly-hair-solutions-love-your-locks-kit-and-personal-styling-and-consultation-with-jonathan-torch/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.) This giveaway runs until December <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">9th</span> 7th.</strong></p>\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/CFSU8KT85W"></script>', 'Enter to win: Curly Hair Solutions Rock Your Locks Kit', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4907-revision', '', '', '2009-12-01 15:13:41', '2009-12-01 19:13:41', '', 4907, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/12/4907-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18903, 1, '2009-11-30 06:00:01', '2009-11-30 10:00:01', 'This month, I fell in love with two vastly different—but equally lovely—eyeshadows, a toner that really DOES live up to its hype, and a strange little pot of perfecting makeup.\n<h2>M. Asam Magic Fini</h2>\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/m-asam-magic-fini.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-7239 aligncenter" title="m-asam-magic-fini" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/m-asam-magic-fini.jpg" alt="" width="271" height="271" /></a></h2>\nOne of my weird travel habits is visiting the pharmacies in any country I happen to be in—yes, even in the U.S.—to scope out what cool stuff they have that we don''t have in Canada. This funky little pot resembles products I swear I''ve seen in Thailand. But Thai it''s not—M. Asam is a luxury European brand that''s been in business since the early 1960s. And now it''s available in Canada. This product, called Magic Fini, really IS magic. Trust. Even though it''s scarily dark in the pot, it suits all skin tones and instantly melts into your skin, concealing uneven tone, wrinkles, enlarged pores and other imperfections. Seriously—I was more than pleasantly surprised by how it created a natural-looking matte finish on top of my end-of-day makeup. My only gripe? I wish it came in a tube instead of a pot. Available at The Bay and Sears stores across Canada.\n<h2>Thierry Mugler Ombre Stellaire Mono Eye Shadow in Mercury</h2>\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/thierrymugler_ombrestellaire.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7240" title="thierrymugler_ombrestellaire" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/thierrymugler_ombrestellaire.png" alt="" width="180" height="270" /></a>\n</strong>\n\nYou may have heard me raving about this <a href="http://twitter.com/Beauty_Editor" target="_blank">on Twitter</a> the other day. Who knew I could fall in love with a silver eyeshadow? But YES. It happened. Thierry Mugler is a genius, I tell you. Most silver shadows are a tad scary because of all that pigment—messy, glittery, drag queen-y. This one? Silky, sheer, easily blendable and buildable to the intensity you want. I feel sorry for all my other shadows now because I want to wear this one—only this one—day AND night. If you never thought there was a difference between $9 eyeshadow and $49 eyeshadow, try this and then we''ll talk. Available exclusively at The Bay stores across Canada.\n<h2>Pür Minerals Pür Intensity Gel Eyeliner in Plum Quartz</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/pur-minerals-gel-eyeliner.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7241" title="pur-minerals-gel-eyeliner" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/pur-minerals-gel-eyeliner.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\n\nNot sure why, but I never jumped on the gel eyeliner train—I''ve always been more of a liquid liner girl. But sometimes we have to revisit things, and after <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/17/look-of-the-day-ginnifer-goodwin-a-single-man-screening-hollywood/" target="_blank">reader Allie commented on her preference for gel liners</a> a few weeks ago, I was determined to give this product a go. Armed with an angled brush, I''ve been sweeping it along my upper lash line, and because it''s waterproof, it stays put! (I have <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/19/first-look-valentino-spring-10/" target="_blank">Chanel Iman-style eyes, i.e. no eyelid creases</a>, so non-waterproof liners tend to end up somewhere near my brows.) What also helps: the pretty plum colour is fairly sheer (although buildable), so mistakes are easily corrected. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.\n<h2>Biologique Recherche Paris Lotion P50</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/biologique-recherche-lotion-p50.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7243" title="biologique-recherche-lotion-p50" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/biologique-recherche-lotion-p50-186x300.jpg" alt="" width="186" height="300" /></a>\n\nI can count on one hand the number of times I''ve actually purchased a beauty product in the past few years (I know... feel free to hate me), but I was so intrigued by the hype for this toning lotion that I forked out some big bucks to import it from the U.S. last month. A couple years ago, I covered it in a story in <em>ELLE Canada</em> on cult beauty products, and since then I''ve read some mighty impressive testimonials on <a href="http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemId=39672/Lotion_P50/Biologique_Recherche/Toners" target="_blank">Makeup Alley</a> and on the blogs of <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/online/style/2009/08/sunhee-grinnell-photograph-by-davis.html" target="_blank"><em>Vanity Fair</em></a> and <a href="http://www.style.com/beauty/beautycounter/2008/10/p50-lotion-life-changing-yes-pretty-much/" target="_blank">Style.com</a>. My take? It''s definitely the best toner I''ve ever used—pore-tightening, non-drying, dead-skin-cell-eliminating and imperfection-lightening—and like everyone who''s tried it warns, I may have just developed a rather expensive habit. Available at Beautyhabit.com.', 'Editor&#039;s picks: November', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4901-revision', '', '', '2009-11-30 06:00:01', '2009-11-30 10:00:01', '', 4901, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4901-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18904, 1, '2009-11-27 11:16:06', '2009-11-27 15:16:06', 'Canadians, it''s Black Friday south of the border—aka The Biggest Shopping Day of the Year—and I dare say, some of that discount goodness is creeping north. After the jump, get all the delicious scoop on hot beauty deals from The Body Shop, Lush, Saffron Rouge, Lancôme, Blo, <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Kiehl''s</span> and Claire''s! (And readers, if you hear of any more deals, please post them in the comments...thanks!)<!--more-->\n\n<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">The Body Shop</span></strong>: TODAY ONLY—buy any three products for just $30. Offer good at all <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/?utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_campaign=CA_Brand&amp;utm_content=Top+Brand&amp;utm_term=body%20shop" target="_blank">Body Shop</a> retail locations (not online).\n\n<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Lush</span></strong>: TODAY ONLY—purchase $65 or more at Lush.ca and you''ll get a FREE limited-edition wrapped gift when you enter the promo code <strong>BLKFRI09</strong> at checkout. The free gift consists of two limited-edition holiday Bubble Bar Slices in a gift-wrapped box.\n\n<a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lush-1.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4887" title="lush-1" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lush-1.png" alt="lush-1" width="510" height="340" /></a>\n\nand one more Lush offer—get a free Medium Snow Fairy Shower Gel when you spend $70, or a Large Snow Fairy Shower Gel when you spend $90. Just enter <strong>SNOWFAIRY09</strong> at checkout:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lush-2.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4888" title="lush-2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lush-2.png" alt="lush-2" width="510" height="330" /></a>\n\n<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Saffron Rouge</span></strong>: Until December 5th, get 15% off your order—just enter the code EDITOR during checkout. <a href="http://www.saffronrouge.com/" target="_blank">Saffron Rouge</a> is North America''s largest retailer for natural and organic skincare products, mineral makeup and cosmetics.\n\n<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Lancôme</span></strong>: Two offers on Lancome.ca. (They can''t be combined, unfortunately.) First, with any purchase over $50 and the coupon code <strong>GIFT</strong>, you get a gift set worth $103 which includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>Renergie Microlift R.A.R.E. Superior Lifting Cream SPF 15 (15 ml)</li>\n	<li>Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover</li>\n	<li>Color Design Sensational Effects Lip Color (Sugared Maple)</li>\n	<li>Compact with Colour Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadows (in Drape, The New Black, Honeymoon and Designer)</li>\n	<li>Definicils High Definition Mascar</li>\n	<li>Lancome Signature Cosmetic Case</li>\n</ul>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4889" title="lancome" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome.png" alt="lancome" width="540" height="324" /></a></p>\nThe other offer applies to any purchase. With the coupon code <strong>BBOX</strong>, you''ll have the chance to buy the Holiday Beauty Box for $65. It''s a $313 value and includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>Renergie Microlift R.A.R.E. Superior Lifting Cream SPF 15 (15 ml)</li>\n	<li>Creme Radiance Clarifying Cream-to-Foam Cleanser (60 ml)</li>\n	<li>Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover (Full Size)</li>\n	<li>Hypnose Custom Volume Mascara (Full Size)</li>\n	<li>Color Design Sensational Effects Lip Color (All Done Up)</li>\n	<li>Color Design Sensational Effects Lip Color (Trendy Mauve)</li>\n	<li>Juicy Tubes Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss (Magic Spell)</li>\n	<li>Color Fever Lasting Radiance Sensual LipColor (Prune Drama Girl)</li>\n	<li>Compact with Colour Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadows (in Daylight, Waif, Snap, Filigree, Pose, Color Du Jour, Designer, Guest List and Statuesque)</li>\n	<li>Blush Subtil Powder Blush (in Aplum and Cedar Rose)</li>\n	<li>Cilis Booster XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Base</li>\n	<li>Lancome Signature Traincase</li>\n</ul>\nShipping is free on purchases over $85 for Lancome.ca members.\n\n<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Blo</span></strong>: Give the gift of great hair! Buy a gift certificate for a $35 blow dry—it will be sent to your recipient on a personalized postcard and includes tax and shipping. Visit <a href="http://www.blomedry.com/" target="_blank">blomedry.com</a> for locations.\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/blo_hohoblo.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4886" title="blo_hohoblo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/blo_hohoblo.jpg" alt="blo_hohoblo" width="504" height="360" /></a></p>\n<strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Kiehl''s</span></span></strong><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">: Free shipping on all orders of $50 and more until December 18th.</span> Reader Yulanda has kindly informed me that this offer applies to the U.S. only. Boo!\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\n<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Claire''s</span></strong>: Get $10 off any $20 purchase. Just print off the image below and bring it into any <a href="http://www.claires.com/locator/default.asp" target="_blank">Claire''s store</a> to get the discount:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/claires.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4884" title="claires" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/claires.png" alt="claires" width="486" height="185" /></a>', 'Beauty deals: The Black Friday edition', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4883-revision', '', '', '2009-11-27 11:16:06', '2009-11-27 15:16:06', '', 4883, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4883-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18905, 1, '2009-11-26 06:10:40', '2009-11-26 10:10:40', 'Remember when spring makeup meant shades of pale pink and lavender? Not anymore. I''ve got the inside scoop on Lancôme''s spring makeup collection—called Ô My Rose and available in February—and it''s a gorgeously dark palette. From what I gather, artistic director Aaron de Mey is trying to do away with the notion that we can''t wear dark colours in warmer weather. He was also inspired by the energy, style and femininity of the 1960s. Here''s what the collection will include:<!--more-->\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_popncheeks.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4749" title="lancome_omyrose_popncheeks" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_popncheeks.jpg" alt="lancome_omyrose_popncheeks" width="500" height="333" /></a>Pop''n''Cheeks Blush in Coral Flirt, $38</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_popnpetrol.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4752" title="lancome_omyrose_popnpetrol" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_popnpetrol.jpg" alt="lancome_omyrose_popnpetrol" width="500" height="333" /></a>Pop''n''Palette Eye Colour Quartet in Pop''n''Petrol, $54</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_popncopper.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4751" title="lancome_omyrose_popncopper" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_popncopper.jpg" alt="lancome_omyrose_popncopper" width="500" height="333" /></a>Pop''n''Palette Eye Colour Quartet in Pop''n''Copper, $54</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_kholgloss_poppetrol.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4756" title="lancome_omyrose_kholgloss_poppetrol" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_kholgloss_poppetrol.jpg" alt="lancome_omyrose_kholgloss_poppetrol" width="475" height="110" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Le Khôl Gloss High-Shine Eye Pencil in Pop Petrol, $31 (also available in B.B. Sand)</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_babykiss_coralmadraque.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4757" title="lancome_babykiss_coralmadraque" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_babykiss_coralmadraque.jpg" alt="lancome_babykiss_coralmadraque" width="489" height="297" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">BaBy Kiss lip colour in Coral Madraque, $35</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_levernis_poppetrol.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4753" title="lancome_omyrose_levernis_poppetrol" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_levernis_poppetrol.jpg" alt="lancome_omyrose_levernis_poppetrol" width="208" height="430" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Le Vernis Colour and Shine Nail Polish in Pop Petrol, $21</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_levernis_bbsand.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4754" title="lancome_omyrose_levernis_bbsand" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_levernis_bbsand.jpg" alt="lancome_omyrose_levernis_bbsand" width="205" height="436" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Le Vernis Colour and Shine Nail Polish in B.B. Sand, $21</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Plus:</p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Ink Artliner in Pop Petrol, $38</li>\n	<li>Le Khôl Gloss in Pop Petrol and B.B. Sand, $31.50</li>\n	<li>Flash Retouche in Universal Light, $35</li>\n	<li>Le Crayon Khôl in Pop Petrol, $27</li>\n	<li>La Laque Fever in Coral Bliss and Swinging Copper, $32</li>\n	<li>Hypnôse Drama in Pop Petrol, $30</li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: small;"><em>All products will be limited edition and available at <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/index.aspx" target="_blank">Lancome.ca</a>, department stores and selected pharmacies across Canada in February 2010.</em></span>', 'First look: Lancôme Ô My Rose Spring 2010 Makeup Collection by Aaron de Mey', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4746-revision', '', '', '2009-11-26 06:10:40', '2009-11-26 10:10:40', '', 4746, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4746-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18906, 1, '2009-11-26 06:00:54', '2009-11-26 10:00:54', 'Susan Kirsch is a Toronto-based makeup artist and the creator of brand-spanking-new makeup line <a href="http://pandorasmakeupbox.com/" target="_blank">Pandora''s Makeup Box</a>—which has been receiving rave reviews across the blogosphere. (Stay tuned for my test drive soon—but in the meantime, check out reviews by <a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/2009/11/17/happy-face-pandoras-makeup-box-is-worth-smiling-about/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a> and <a href="http://www.lipstickrules.com/2009/11/pandoras-makeup-box-swatches.html" target="_blank">Lipstick Rules</a>.)\n\nOne of the cool things about the line is that the products are designed to really LAST. The product I''ve been most intrigued with is the <a href="http://www.pandorasmakeupbox.com/index.php?option=com_ixxocart&amp;Itemid=32&amp;lang=en&amp;p=catalog&amp;parent=6&amp;pg=1" target="_blank">Eye Lid Primer</a>, but there are also long-lasting shadows, lipsticks and blushes.\n\nWith that theme in mind, I asked Susan for some tips on how to get makeup to last longer on oily complexions. Here are her tips for your skin, eyelids and cheeks:<!--more-->\n\n<strong>SKIN</strong>:\n<ul>\n	<li>Mattify your skin with a product specially designed to absorb oil. (Look for the word "matte" on the label. You can also use powder-free face blotting tissues, a pore minimizing product or even a touch of witch hazel.)</li>\n	<li>Dust your face with a loose powder or powder foundation.</li>\n</ul>\n<img class="size-full wp-image-4859 alignright" title="blush-out-of-wrap" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/blush-out-of-wrap.jpg" alt="blush-out-of-wrap" width="195" height="200" />\n\n<strong>CHEEKS</strong>:\n<ul>\n	<li>Avoid cream blush (powder is better).</li>\n	<li>Make sure your skin is dry to the touch before you apply blush.</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>EYELIDS</strong>:\n<ul>\n	<li>Apply eyelid primer—but not to the crease of your eyelids. (Press it on from the lash line to the crease, and then from the crease to the eyebrow.)</li>\n	<li>Set the primer with two coats of matte eyeshadow, and then continue your regular shadow application.</li>\n	<li>Use a waterproof pencil to line your eyes, and then seal it with liquid liner (or in a pinch, you can use a shadow-based eyeliner applied wet).</li>\n	<li>If you''re using eyeliner under your eyes, apply more to the inside of the lash line and press some powder underneath the lashes to absorb the oil.</li>\n	<li>Use a water-based mascara (eg. Kiss Me or other waterproof mascara).</li>\n</ul>\n<em>Pandora''s Makeup Box is available at Murale at the Shops at Don Mills in Toronto and at </em><a style="color: #2a5db0;" href="http://www.pandorasmakeupbox.com/" target="_blank"><em>pandorasmakeupbox.com</em></a><em>.</em>', 'How-to: Get makeup to last on oily skin', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4856-revision', '', '', '2009-11-26 06:00:54', '2009-11-26 10:00:54', '', 4856, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4856-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18907, 1, '2009-11-25 10:00:31', '2009-11-25 14:00:31', '<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>The Look</strong>: It''s all about the brows.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>The Lowdown</strong>: Following along from <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/24/get-the-look-kate-beckinsale-hollywood-awards-gala-beverly-hills/" target="_blank">yesterday''s Kate Beckinsale post</a>—showcasing her pretty much FLAWLESS brows—I thought I''d post this pic of Camilla Belle, an actress I''m familiar with more for her appearances in <em>People StyleWatch</em> and <em>Us Weekly</em> (my guilty pleasures) than any actual acting she''s done. (Seriously—what is she famous for, other than for dating a Jonas brother?)</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Anyway! Back to this look. It''s a perfect example of how full, perfectly groomed brows really frame and "dress up" your face.... to the extent that she really doesn''t need much other makeup.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">And we''re not talking bushy caterpillars, folks. These have been expertly shaped—I recommend threading over waxing as it''s less irritating to the skin—and then filled in with a brow pencil or powder. Honestly, they really are The Great Underrated Facial Feature. No?</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Thin, overplucked brows = Ur Doin It Wrong.</p>', 'Get the look: Camilla Belle, 2012 Premiere, Los Angeles', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4459-revision', '', '', '2009-11-25 10:00:31', '2009-11-25 14:00:31', '', 4459, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4459-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18908, 1, '2009-11-24 10:44:07', '2009-11-24 14:44:07', '<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>The Look</strong>: Smoky brown eyes and perfectly-arched brows.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>The Lowdown</strong>: I''m a big, big fan of this look on Miss Beckinsale (although generally not, it must be said, a fan of her work—sorry). Anyway! This eye makeup looks lovely, doesn''t it? I''m also mesmerized by those brows. Why have I never noticed how great her brows are?</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">To get the eyes right, you need a few shades of browns, i.e. a lighter colour for all over the lid, a medium shade (here it looks a little bronzy) for the crease, and something uber-dark for lining around the lashes. (I''d also suggest a black or dark brown eyeliner or liquid liner... or you could just wet an angled brush to apply the darkest shade of shadow for a liner effect.) And go for black mascara, not brown.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Sephora has a neat little palette that I was going to post about later (and may still do so) but what the heck—I''ll tell you about it now: the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P247241&amp;categoryId=RVP" target="_blank">Brown Smoky Eyes Palette</a>. It''s $49 and even comes with step-by-step instructions in case the above was insufficient.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">And oh! The brows. My all-time favourite, as I''ve mentioned before, is <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/31/wearing-makeup-like-its-1929-dior-jazzclub-autumn-look/" target="_blank">Dior''s Brow Styler</a>. It. Is. Amazing. Did you know that unless you''ve got VERY dark skin or VERY dark hair, 99% of us will suffice with filling in our brows with a light taupe-ish colour? So this pencil should suit, well, just about everyone. Run, do not walk, to snatch it up now.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Et voila! You look like Kate.</p>', 'Get the look: Kate Beckinsale, Hollywood Awards Gala, Beverly Hills', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4481-revision', '', '', '2009-11-24 10:44:07', '2009-11-24 14:44:07', '', 4481, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4481-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(18909, 1, '2009-11-23 08:00:22', '2009-11-23 13:00:22', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lestaitai_modelmirror.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5223" title="lestaitai_modelmirror" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lestaitai_modelmirror.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="320" /></a>Here''s another product to add to my list of "I Wish I Thought Of That" business endeavours: <a href="http://www.lestaitai.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=1" target="_blank">The Model Mirror</a>. It''s the brainchild of <a href="http://www.lestaitai.com/" target="_blank">Les Tai Tai</a>, a company founded by two London-based Canadian women, Monieka Bos and Terry Chan, who quit their jobs as lawyers to start their business three months ago. (Colour me impressed!)\n\nEach Model Mirror is 10 x 8 cm and contains eight embedded LED lights, making it easy to see—and touch up—your makeup wherever you are. They come complete with a replaceable battery and branded chamois cloth. But the best part—OBVIOUSLY—are the cute slogans and images on the front! My favourites are<!--more--> <a href="http://www.lestaitai.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&amp;products_id=31" target="_blank">Excuse Moi</a>:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lestaitai_modelmirror_excusemoi.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4773" title="lestaitai_modelmirror_excusemoi" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lestaitai_modelmirror_excusemoi.jpg" alt="lestaitai_modelmirror_excusemoi" width="228" height="287" /></a>and <a href="http://www.lestaitai.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&amp;products_id=28" target="_blank">Geez Bubby</a>:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lestaitai_modelmirror_geezbubby.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4774" title="lestaitai_modelmirror_geezbubby" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lestaitai_modelmirror_geezbubby.jpg" alt="lestaitai_modelmirror_geezbubby" width="228" height="287" /></a>Plus there are <a href="http://www.lestaitai.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=1" target="_blank">ten others</a> to choose from. (Note that designs are printed in limited runs with new designs released regularly.)\n\nThis would make a PERFECT gift for your girlfriends, mom, sister... who wouldn''t love this?!?\n\nI can''t wait to hear more from this company—Monieka tells me that this is just the first of an entire line of cool products for women.\n\n<em>Priced at $39 each and available at Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.</em>', 'Xmas Gift Guide: Les Tai Tai Model Mirror', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4735-revision', '', '', '2009-11-23 08:00:22', '2009-11-23 13:00:22', '', 4735, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4735-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18910, 1, '2009-11-23 07:00:57', '2009-11-23 11:00:57', '<strong>The Look</strong>: Mid-length soft waves.\n\n<strong>The Lowdown</strong>: Diane always looks flawless, but I''m especially loving her easy, soft waves here. (And since I''m due to get my hair cut tomorrow, I''ll be officially adopting this look in less than 48 hours.) If you''ve got stick straight hair like I do, you''ll be relieved to know that creating these waves is DEAD EASY once you get the hang of it. You actually do it with a flat iron (not a curling iron), and the best way to learn is to watch—not read—about it.\n\nBut first—prep your hair with a heat-protecting product. And consider some mousse: when <a href="http://www.judyinc.com/michellerosen/book1.html" target="_blank">Toronto makeup artist extraordinaire Michelle Rosen</a> did my hair for the <em><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/17/tiff-spotting-drew-barrymores-two-toned-hair/" target="_blank">Whip It</a></em><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/17/tiff-spotting-drew-barrymores-two-toned-hair/" target="_blank"> premiere</a> in September, she told me mousse was the best product for making curls hold in straight hair. (So lose those mental images of ''80s-era moussed bangs and embrace it, folks!)\n<p style="text-align: left;">Here''s a little video tutorial I found on YouTube showing how to curl your hair with a flat iron. Let me know how you get on!</p>\n\n<p style="text-align: center;"><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="480" height="385" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Sv-JSQbcuHk&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="385" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Sv-JSQbcuHk&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>', 'How-to: Get Diane Kruger&#039;s mid-length waves', '<strong>The Look</strong>: Mid-length soft waves.\n\n<strong>The Lowdown</strong>: Diane always looks flawless, but I''m especially loving her easy, soft waves here. (And since I''m due to get my hair cut tomorrow, I''ll be officially adopting this look in less than 48 hours.) If you''ve got stick straight hair like I do, you''ll be relieved to know that creating these waves is DEAD EASY once you get the hang of it. You actually do it with a flat iron (not a curling iron), and the best way to learn is to watch—not read—about it.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4477-revision', '', '', '2009-11-23 07:00:57', '2009-11-23 11:00:57', '', 4477, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4477-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18911, 1, '2009-11-23 05:00:56', '2009-11-23 09:00:56', '<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\nSlowly but surely, that old makeup rule about not emphasizing your eyes AND lips is falling by the wayside. Doesn''t this model—wearing <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-ysl-make-up-look/c38_91/index.html" target="_blank">YSL''s holiday makeup collection</a>—look impossibly glamorous? Here''s what this range includes.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/yls_yourlovelypalette_lips.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4763" title="yls_yourlovelypalette_lips" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/yls_yourlovelypalette_lips.jpg" alt="yls_yourlovelypalette_lips" width="308" height="337" /></a>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-ysl-make-up-look/c38_91/p471/your-lovely-palette-collector-duo-lip-color-palette/product_info.html" target="_blank">Your Lovely Palette Duo pour les Lèvres</a>, $82 (limited editon)</p>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_yourlovelypalette_eyes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4764" title="ysl_yourlovelypalette_eyes" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_yourlovelypalette_eyes.jpg" alt="ysl_yourlovelypalette_eyes" width="308" height="337" /></a>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/limited-editions/c71/p472/your-lovely-palette-collector-duo-eye-colour-palette/product_info.html" target="_blank">Your Lovely Palette Duo pour les Yeux</a>, $82 (limited edition)</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_toucheeclat_collector.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4766" title="ysl_toucheeclat_collector" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_toucheeclat_collector.jpg" alt="ysl_toucheeclat_collector" width="400" height="530" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-complexion-concealer/c38_40_45/p141/touche-eclat-radiant-touch/product_info.html" target="_blank">Touche Éclat Collector  in No. 1-Luminous Radiance or No.2-Luminous Ivory</a>, $50 (limited edition)</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_minitoucheblush.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4765" title="ysl_minitoucheblush" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_minitoucheblush.jpg" alt="ysl_minitoucheblush" width="308" height="337" /></a><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-ysl-make-up-look/c38_91/p473/mini-touche-blush-limited-edition/product_info.html" target="_blank">Mini Touche Blush No. 11</a>, $50 (limited edition)</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Plus these new basic shades:</p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-ysl-make-up-look/c38_91/p474/new-fard-a-levres-rouge-pur-pure-lipstick/product_info.html" target="_blank">Rouge Pur Lipstick in No. 149-Black Tulip, No.150-Sublime Red, No.151-Sweet Dark Purple and No.152-Pink Grenadine</a>, $35 each</li>\n	<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-complexion-foundation/c38_40_44/p145/teint-parfait-complexion-enhancer/product_info.html" target="_blank">Teint Parfait in No.9-Sunkissed Beige</a>, $52</li>\n	<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-lips-lip-gloss/c38_42_51/p177/golden-gloss-shimmering-lip-gloss/product_info.html" target="_blank">Golden Gloss in No.17-Golden Cherry and No.18-Golden Lavender</a>, $34 each</li>\n	<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-lips-lip-gloss/c38_42_51/p179/touche-brillance-sparkling-touch-for-lips/product_info.html" target="_blank">Touche Brilliance in No.16-Glittering Fuchsia and No.17-Opium Red</a>, $35 each</li>\n</ul>\n<em>Available now at The Bay flagship stores in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, and at Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.</em>', 'Out now: Yves Saint Laurent End-Of-Year 2009 Makeup Collection', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4761-revision', '', '', '2009-11-23 05:00:56', '2009-11-23 09:00:56', '', 4761, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4761-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18912, 1, '2009-11-20 11:00:47', '2009-11-20 15:00:47', 'It''s so hard to keep up with <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/node/n/164953011/181-1749302-3791824?ie=UTF8&amp;bcBrand=core" target="_blank">Benefit</a> these days: I tell you, it feels like something amazing from them arrives on my desk practically every week. The latest is <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/product/B001P72H9O/sr=1-4/qid=1257815752/ref=sr_1_4/181-1749302-3791824?ie=UTF8&amp;n=164989011&amp;bcBrand=core" target="_blank">"Hello Flawless!"</a>, a light but industrial-strength powder that works as a spot cover-up, all-over foundation or sheer finishing powder.\n\nThis is one of those all-purpose multitasking products that would make a great addition to your purse, especially if you''re planning on any office-to-party scenarios in the lead-up to Christmas and New Year''s.\n\nI applied it with a sponge (it''s included) and it worked like a dream on erasing my usual blotchiness. The sponge also works well if you pat it directly on individual blemishes—just dust off the excess with a brush (yippee! that''s also included). It works as an all-over shine-busting powder, too, if you apply it with a brush (consider swapping out the flat one with a big, fluffy, oversized one). Since the product''s texture is so sheer, you just build in layers to get the coverage level you want.\n\n<em>Priced at $44 each and available at Sephora, Murale and select Holt Renfrew and Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques. Available in three shades.</em>', 'Product review: Benefit &quot;Hello Flawless!&quot; Custom Powder Cover-Up', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4337-revision', '', '', '2009-11-20 11:00:47', '2009-11-20 15:00:47', '', 4337, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4337-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18913, 1, '2009-11-20 09:00:47', '2009-11-20 13:00:47', '<strong>The Look</strong>: Perfect plums.\n\n<strong>The Lowdown</strong>: Purple is really having a moment this fall—especially the plummy shades Nicole wears here. I love that it''s all so LIGHT! See, people? Purple isn''t at all scary when you do it like this!\n\nAs I mentioned yesterday in the case of <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/19/look-of-the-day-kristen-bell-assassins-creed-ii-launch-west-hollywood/" target="_blank">Kristen Bell</a>, it''s a good idea to make sure your lips and cheeks are in harmony with the tones you put on your eyes. May I recommend the simply excellent new <a href="http://www.clinique.com/cms/expert_tips_trends/trends/holiday09_face.tmpl" target="_blank">Black Tie Violets holiday colour collection from Clinique</a> (just out this month)? It makes all of this harmonizing business a no-brainer. After the jump, details on what it includes.<!--more-->\n\nThe essentials from this collection are this gorgeous Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quad in Black Tie Violets ($32.50)... (**Sold out on the U.S. site, so move fast on this one, Canadians!)\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/CLINIQUE-Colour-Surge-Eye-Shadow-Quad_reference.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4696" title="CLINIQUE-Colour-Surge-Eye-Shadow-Quad_reference" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/CLINIQUE-Colour-Surge-Eye-Shadow-Quad_reference.jpg" alt="CLINIQUE-Colour-Surge-Eye-Shadow-Quad_reference" width="420" height="420" /></a></p>\nthe <a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/CATEGORY23690/PROD15256/Expert_Tips__Trends/Black_Tie_Violets/Face/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Shimmering Stripes Powder Blusher in Tuxedo Plums</a> ($38.50):\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4693" title="clinique_shimmering stripes blusher" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/clinique_shimmering-stripes-blusher.jpg" alt="clinique_shimmering stripes blusher" width="250" height="250" />\n\nthe <a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/CATEGORY23689/PROD10559/Expert_Tips__Trends/Black_Tie_Violets/Lips/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine gloss in Double Plum</a> ($22.50):\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/clinique_full-potential-lips-double-plum.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4695" title="clinique_full potential lips double plum" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/clinique_full-potential-lips-double-plum.jpg" alt="clinique_full potential lips double plum" width="250" height="250" /></a>\n\nand the <a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/CATEGORY23690/PROD15256/Expert_Tips__Trends/Black_Tie_Violets/Face/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Brush-On Cream Liner in Violet Luxe</a> ($16). (I know I always say this, but the liner—especially along the waterline, as Nicole''s done here—really elevates the look. I always, always ground any colour I put on my eyes with a dark liner.)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Clinique_brush-on-cream-liner.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4694" title="Clinique_brush on cream liner" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Clinique_brush-on-cream-liner.jpg" alt="Clinique_brush on cream liner" width="250" height="250" /></a>\n\n<em>All limited edition and available now at Clinique counters across Canada.</em>', 'Look of the day: Nicole Richie, March of Dimes Celebration of Babies, Los Angeles', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4521-revision', '', '', '2009-11-20 09:00:47', '2009-11-20 13:00:47', '', 4521, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4521-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18914, 1, '2009-11-19 08:25:52', '2009-11-19 12:25:52', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>\n\nAnother day, another contest, folks. This one is particularly exciting because we''re giving away not one, but FIVE prize packs!\n\nWhat''s up for grabs is a selection of products from <a href="http://www.jouviance.com/english/jouviance.html" target="_blank">Jouviance</a>, a Canadian line that I think you''ll be hearing a lot more about in the future. It was developed seven years ago by a Quebec dermatologist who just couldn''t find any skincare products he wanted to recommend to his patients. So he decided to create his own!\n\nThe result is truly modern: a top-notch, results-driven line containing the very latest anti-aging ingredients like peptides, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and ceramides... but without parabens, dyes, artificial fragrances, mineral oils or occlusive silicones. There''s also some impressive multitasking going on, <a href="http://www.sugarshockbeauty.com/2009/07/beauty-multi-tasking-jouviance.html" target="_blank">as Kristen from SugarShock noted</a>: the <a href="http://www.jouviance.com/english/ecoraj_logique.html" target="_blank">Anti-Aging Cream</a>, for example, is a 3-in-1 day cream, night cream and eye cream, and the <a href="http://www.jouviance.com/english/ecopur_logique.html" target="_blank">Cleansing Milk</a> is a cleanser, makeup remover and moisturizer.\n\nHow fantastic is that? (So fantastic, actually, that the Anti-Aging Cream won <em>Châtelaine</em>''s Top 100 Beauty Award in 2007.)\n\nEach prize includes a full-sized bottle of the <a href="http://www.jouviance.com/english/ecopur_logique.html" target="_blank">Cleansing Milk</a> (180 mL), the <a href="http://www.jouviance.com/english/serum_logique.html" target="_blank">Eye Serum</a> (15 mL), <a href="http://www.jouviance.com/english/ecoraj_logique.html" target="_blank">Anti-Aging Cream</a> (50 mL) and <a href="http://www.jouviance.com/english/ecodefense_logique.html" target="_blank">Antioxidant Emulsion</a> (15 mL)—plus a cute quilted handbag! Each prize is valued at more than $200. Enter to win after the jump.<!--more-->\n<p class="alert"><strong>HOW TO WIN: Sign up for </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca" target="_blank"><strong>BeautyEditor.ca</strong></a><strong>''s </strong><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newsletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed/" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a><strong> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then enter your name and email address in the box below. (If you''re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/19/enter-to-win-one-of-five-200-jouviance-anti-aging-packs/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.) This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until November 30th.</strong></p>\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/BBDWN8ZO14"></script>\n\n<span style="font-family: ''Century Gothic'', ''Times New Roman'', ''Bitstream Charter'', Times, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, ''Times New Roman'', ''Bitstream Charter'', Times, serif;">\n</span></span>', 'Enter to win: One of five $200 Jouviance anti-aging packs!', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4661-revision', '', '', '2009-11-19 08:25:52', '2009-11-19 12:25:52', '', 4661, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4661-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18915, 1, '2009-11-19 06:10:59', '2009-11-19 10:10:59', '<strong>The Look</strong>: A bold orange-red lip.\n\n<strong>The Lowdown</strong>: I love a red lip on a blonde—with scraped-back hair, it looks so fresh and classic. While most of us stick to the blue-red lipstick family, Kristen''s sporting a warmer, orangey shade here, which is quite lovely. The problem with warm reds is that unless you''re a celeb who can afford frequent Zoom whitening sessions, they can make your teeth look frighteningly yellow. So proceed with caution—preferably after a full-fledged week or two of Whitestrips usage.\n\nThe other little trick to note with this look is that if you DO go with an orangey red, you really need to keep your blush and eyeshadow in the same colour family. Think coral, not pink for the cheeks, and a warm earthy tone on the lids.', 'Look of the day: Kristen Bell, Assassin&#039;s Creed II Launch, West Hollywood', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4531-revision', '', '', '2009-11-19 06:10:59', '2009-11-19 10:10:59', '', 4531, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4531-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18916, 1, '2009-11-19 04:55:47', '2009-11-19 09:55:47', '<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/fruits-and-passion_scented-deicing-salt.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4654" title="fruits and passion_scented deicing salt" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/fruits-and-passion_scented-deicing-salt.jpg" alt="fruits and passion_scented deicing salt" width="481" height="490" /></a></p>\n\nWhen I received Fruits &amp; Passion''s Christmas mailing a few months back, I had no idea what was in this bucket—I just assumed it was some kind of bath product.\n\nBut no! It''s the craziest thing—SCENTED salt that you can sprinkle outside your front door to melt the ice!\n\nJust when you thought beauty companies couldn''t come up with any new ideas, right? I just love this—I only wish I lived somewhere I could actually use it. It has a delicious cranberry scent and comes with a cute little wooden scoop. It''s also a bargain: $16 for a giant 1 kg bucket.\n\nAvailable at Fruits &amp; Passion boutiques across Canada or at <a href="http://ca.fruits-passion.com/en/prod/fiche.asp?IDprod=996&amp;IDcat=43&amp;pageactive=1&amp;enr=1&amp;IDsous=70" target="_blank">fruits-passion.com</a>.', 'Xmas Gift Guide: Fruits &amp; Passion Winter Berries Scented De-Icing Salt', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4653-revision', '', '', '2009-11-19 04:55:47', '2009-11-19 09:55:47', '', 4653, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4653-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18917, 1, '2009-11-19 04:50:48', '2009-11-19 08:50:48', 'Hands up if you used one of <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/" target="_blank">The Body Shop</a>''s perfume oils in high school! I was partial to Vanilla, White Musk and Dewberry, none of which I can stomach now. Okay, maybe the Vanilla... but certainly, none of them shout "<em>haute</em> fragrance."\n\nThat''s all changed now, though. Judging by the company''s most recent olfactory creations, it''s now possible to put out a fragrance that''s simultaneously affordable but not affordable-smelling (if you catch my drift). As I mentioned back in March, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/03/03/the-body-shop-moroccan-rose-eau-de-toilette/" target="_blank">I really liked The Body Shop''s Moroccan Rose Eau de Toilette</a>, which was surprisingly modern and fresh—especially when you consider how rose fragrances typically remind people of little old grannies. Now, the company is introducing <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/fragrance-loveetcedp.html" target="_blank">Love Etc...</a>, a happy, fruity, floral kind of scent. (Notes include pear, neroli, bergamot, jasmine, vanilla and sandalwood.)\n\nThe crazy part is that it''s only $29.50 for a 50mL bottle of eau de parfum, which is more concentrated than an eau de toilette (and most big-deal brands sell EDTs at double the price). It''s also—for the eco-minded among us—the world''s first eau de parfum made from community trade alcohol sourced from organic sugar cane in Ecuador.\n\n<em>Eau de parfum, $29.50 for 50 mL and $24 for30 mL; Body wash, $15; Body lotion, $16.50. At The Body Shop stores across Canada and </em><a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/fragrance-subcat-whatsnew.html" target="_blank"><em>thebodyshop.ca</em></a><em>.</em>', 'Fall in love with The Body Shop&#039;s Love Etc...', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4364-revision', '', '', '2009-11-19 04:50:48', '2009-11-19 08:50:48', '', 4364, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4364-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18918, 1, '2009-11-18 05:35:38', '2009-11-18 10:35:38', 'Last Christmas, I fell in love with a limited-edition, glittery green liquid liner from The Body Shop. Random, right? I mean, I''m the girl who—despite owning enough makeup to open my own Sephora—seems to somehow always revert back to a wardrobe of grey, beige and navy on my eyelids. (Actually, that happens in my clothing choices too. Hmmm...)\n\nAnyway, I found myself loving that green liner because it added just the slightest hint of unexpected colour and sparkle. And while the green is long gone (this season, the Body Shop has <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/makeup-definesparkle.html" target="_blank">silver and black versions</a>), I''ve just discovered <a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/en/products/eyeliners-1/eye-glitter-smokey-gold-2" target="_blank">Lise Watier''s</a> VERY close approximation. You can buy the Eye Glitter individually in a whole bunch of shades, including green or the Smokey Gold pictured above. But I''m all over the Mini Eye Glitters Set, which contains four mini tubes sized at 2.5 mL each (compared to the 6 mL full-sized versions). And really, since this is probably something you''ll be saving for holiday parties, I think 2.5 mL is plenty!\n\nBesides Smokey Gold, the set includes Midnight Star (blue), Opale (white) and Black Diamond (charcoal). I love the fine tip of the applicator—use it to paint a thin line right at the lash line. Even if you''re not a "glitter person," I think you''ll be pleasantly surprised.\n\nBut oh! We were talking about GIFTING this, weren''t we? Well, I won''t tell...\n\n<em>Priced at $29 for the set and available now at drugstores and mass-market retailers across Canada.</em>', 'Xmas Gift Guide: Lise Watier Mini Eye Glitters Set', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4601-revision', '', '', '2009-11-18 05:35:38', '2009-11-18 10:35:38', '', 4601, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4601-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18919, 1, '2009-11-18 05:30:07', '2009-11-18 09:30:07', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ooops.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-4615 alignleft" title="Oops!" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ooops.jpg" alt="Oops!" width="283" height="424" /></a>Got any strange beauty habits? I sure do—despite having interviewed dozens of experts over the years who''ve told me the "right" way to do things. Sometimes the little quirks just work, you know?\n\nSo now it''s confession time:\n<ul>\n	<li>Some people manage to work out mascara clumps with the mascara wand itself. Others use an eyelash comb. Me? This isn''t something I''m proud of, but... I lick my right ring finger and sort of wiggle it through the lashes. It''s gross, but it''s fast, and it works. I''m too lazy and unskilled to use actual tools.</li>\n	<li>Possibly part of the reason my mascara gets clumpy is because I''m guilty of keeping it well past the three-month mark. Er... oops?</li>\n	<li>I find plucking stray hairs... on my legs, armpits, eyebrows, anywhere... oddly satisfying. It''s almost relaxing! Bonus points for ingrowns.</li>\n	<li>One time, Tweezerman sent over its professional pedicure line, and ever since then, I''ve enjoyed the little foot callus shaving tool a little TOO much. It''s like a weapon. Let me just say there have been crime scenes in my bathroom.</li>\n	<li>I''m not, as you may have gathered, terribly creative with my OWN makeup... but I DO have this strange habit of layering things. Like I won''t just use a powder blush—I''ll put it on and then dab a cheek stain on top. Or I''ll line my eyes with not just a liquid liner, but also an eyeliner pencil, cream liner AND shadow. We''re talking the same line here. It''s either overkill or genius—I can''t decide which.</li>\n	<li>I''ve never met a magnifying mirror I could step away from. Examining my pores (and their imperfections) is endlessly fascinating. And I won''t deny performing the occasional surgery on emerging blemishes. I know you''re not <em>supposed to</em>... but you can''t just LEAVE it there!</li>\n</ul>\nSo I''ve spilled... now it''s your turn. What are your bizarro beauty habits?', 'What are your weird beauty habits?', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4613-revision', '', '', '2009-11-18 05:30:07', '2009-11-18 09:30:07', '', 4613, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4613-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18920, 1, '2009-11-18 05:10:41', '2009-11-18 09:10:41', '<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nina-ricci_ricci-ricci.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4608" title="nina ricci_ricci ricci" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nina-ricci_ricci-ricci.jpg" alt="nina ricci_ricci ricci" width="441" height="575" /></a></p>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/07/first-look-emilio-pucci-spring-10/" target="_blank">Like Lily Donaldson</a>, Jessica Stam is another model I''m slightly obsessed with. (It''s her alien-like eyes! I covet them!) Now I think my obsession is taking on a whole new level, thanks to this new campaign for the latest fragrance from Nina Ricci, called Ricci Ricci. I mean, COME ON JESSICA. You already kill me with your inability to take a bad picture, and now you''re wearing cat ears, leather motorcycle gloves and a black strapless corset? I want to BE YOU. At least for Halloween next year. Isn''t this the perfect catwoman costume?\n\nBut back to the fragrance. I had high hopes—based, obviously on the ad above, as well as the fact that the packaging is girly without being too saccharine. (I love that there''s no brand name on it. And that bow is a close second to <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/22/so-pretty-it-doesnt-matter-how-good-it-smells-lola-marc-jacobs/" target="_blank">the bouquet topper on Marc Jacob''s Lola</a>, <em>je pense.</em>)\n\nPlus! The scent contains two of my favourite things: RHUBARB (!!!) and tuberose. (Very excited about the rhubarb, if you can''t tell.) There''s also belle de nuit, rose, bergamot, sandalwood and patchouli.\n\nSo? The verdict? Me likey. Me likey A LOT. And I usually feel very indifferent to most mainstream fragrances, partially because I''m a bit of an organic snob (check out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/10/guaiac-by-red-flower-my-favourite-scent—ever/" target="_blank">my ode to Red Flower Guaiac, my all-time favourite</a>). But honestly, I really am loving this one. It''s fresh and it''s floral, but it''s not cloying. I''d definitely wear this for winter evenings.\n\n<em>Eau de Parfum Spray, $78 for 50 mL / $98 for 100 mL; Glamorous Body Lotion, $38 for 200 mL; Audacious Shower Gel, $38 for 200 mL.</em>', 'Ricci Ricci by Nina Ricci (and why Jessica Stam makes me want to wear it)', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4607-revision', '', '', '2009-11-18 05:10:41', '2009-11-18 09:10:41', '', 4607, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4607-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18921, 1, '2009-11-18 05:00:50', '2009-11-18 09:00:50', '<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\n\n<strong>The Look</strong>: Berry lips and flushed cheeks.\n\n<strong>The Lowdown</strong>: Isn''t Amy Adams cute as a button here? I just love her look—so fresh and natural. (And I''ve forgiven her now for that horrendous dress choice at the Oscars earlier this year.) Here, it looks like she used a berry-coloured stain on the lips and then topped it with a clear gloss. Looks simple, but to get this much colour, not just any stain will do. Skip the Benetint and go for something like <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P150751&amp;categoryId=C8360&amp;shouldPaginate=true" target="_blank">Urban Decay''s Lip Envy</a> in Greedy, which gives a VERY rich pigment and really lasts (trust me). Keep it in the same colour family on the cheeks with something rosy like <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.ca/templates/products/sp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY15104&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD7518" target="_blank">M.A.C Blushcreme in Posey</a>.', 'Get the look: Amy Adams, BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards, Century City', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4515-revision', '', '', '2009-11-18 05:00:50', '2009-11-18 09:00:50', '', 4515, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4515-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18922, 1, '2009-11-17 11:33:29', '2009-11-17 16:33:29', 'Got a girlfriend with a thing for Eastern-style decor? She''ll want to display this palette front and centre wherever she applies her makeup. The <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P246609&amp;categoryId=B10" target="_blank">Hands of Hope Collection</a> contains nine gorgeous, jewel-toned eyeshadows, each embossed with the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamsa" target="_blank">Hamsa hand</a> (a symbol of peace, hope, prosperity and protection against the evil eye!). They''re enclosed in an embossed case—complete with a stunning jewel in the centre. The best part of all: you''re getting a $90 value for just $29.\n\n<em>Available now at Sephora stores, Sephora.com, Murale and select independent beauty boutiques across Canada.</em>', 'Xmas Gift Guide: Cargo Hands of Hope Collection', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4592-revision', '', '', '2009-11-17 11:33:29', '2009-11-17 16:33:29', '', 4592, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4592-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18923, 1, '2009-11-17 06:00:05', '2009-11-17 10:00:05', '<strong>The Look</strong>: Winged-out eyeliner.\n\n<strong>The Lowdown</strong>: Liquid liner is one of the trickiest beauty moves to master at home and one of the best ways to "dress up" your face without using a ton of makeup. Every expert seems to have a different technique, and truthfully? You and I will probably never be able to do it as well as they do. But we can come close. Here''s how I do it:\n\nHalf the battle is using the right liquid liner. Look for one with a very fine tip—that way, there''s less risk of screwing it up and you can build the line to get the thickness you want. <a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/product/mpp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT635&amp;page=all&amp;sortby=display_order" target="_blank">Estée Lauder''s Double Wear Zero-Smudge Liquid Eyeliner</a> has never failed me. I also like <a href="http://www.revlon.com/ProductCatalog/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=48" target="_blank">Revlon''s Colorstay Liquid Liner</a>. I start by closing my eye and sweeping the brush as close as possible to the lashes, from the mid-point of the lid (about where your eyeball is) to the outer edge. Try to flick it up and out ever so slightly at the corners to get that doe-eyed look. I do this all in one motion—<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/25/makeup-tips-you-can-actually-use-from-ysls-val-garland-part-two-of-two/" target="_blank">as YSL''s Val Garland says</a>, you''ve got to do it with conviction! Then I open my eye and fill in the area from the mid-point of the lid to the inner corner (for some reason, I find it easier to draw a fine line in that area when my eye is open). Now let it dry.\n\nMy next step is using a waterproof eyeliner pencil to go over the line and fill in any gaps between it and my lashes, as well as lining the inner lashline (just lift up your lashes and colour in the area at the roots). This makes a HUGE difference, trust me! Your lashes will look thick and your eyes will pop, but it won''t look like you''re wearing much eye makeup. You can also go over the line with some shadow and an angled brush to build it up a bit for more of an evening look. Don''t forget to finish with generous amounts of mascara!', 'Look of the day: Ginnifer Goodwin, A Single Man Screening, Hollywood', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4508-revision', '', '', '2009-11-17 06:00:05', '2009-11-17 10:00:05', '', 4508, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4508-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18924, 1, '2009-11-17 05:00:21', '2009-11-17 09:00:21', '<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/matrix-biolage_colorcaretherapie-shampoo.bmp"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4346" title="matrix biolage_colorcaretherapie shampoo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/matrix-biolage_colorcaretherapie-shampoo.bmp" alt="matrix biolage_colorcaretherapie shampoo" width="86" height="402" /></a>Years ago, I was working at a magazine where my then-editor scoffed at my idea of covering natural and organic beauty (at the time, the category was in its infancy, at least in Canada). Fast forward almost five years, and it''s so mainstream that even the most unexpected beauty brands are jumping on the <em>au naturel</em> bandwagon. I love it when I''m right about things!\n\nThe latest example is the <a href="http://www.matrix.com/products/biolage/colorcaretherapie/" target="_blank">Biolage Colorcarethérapie Delicate Care</a> from Matrix. I''ve always associated Biolage with high-end hair salons (perhaps because it was my very first "expensive" shampoo, back when I was 17 and at the beginning of a life-long highlighting addiction). So when I heard they were coming out with a line of sulfate- and paraben-free products, made with organic and fair-trade ingredients, I did a double take. And then dashed off an email to Matrix''s PR gal to see if I could try it.\n\nUnlike many sulfate-free products, the <a href="http://www.matrix.com/products/biolage/colorcaretherapie/delicate_care_shampoo.aspx" target="_blank">Delicate Care Shampoo</a> ($15) smells, feels and lathers up just like a "normal" shampoo. (And that''s a good thing—check out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/01/the-trick-to-using-sulfate-free-shampoos-and-my-top-five-picks/" target="_blank">this post on the "trick" to making MOST sulfate-free shampoos work for you</a>.) It, along with the <a href="http://www.matrix.com/products/biolage/colorcaretherapie/delicate_care_conditioner.aspx" target="_blank">Delicate Care Conditioner</a> ($22.50) comes infused with mega-conditioning argan oil and antioxidant-rich acai berry, which helps protect colour from fading. After using this duo, my hair felt super-silky and soft—I''d guess the results would be even more impressive on coarse or curly hair (mine is fine and stick-straight).\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/matrix-biolage_colorcaretherapie-oil.bmp"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4348" title="matrix biolage_colorcaretherapie oil" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/matrix-biolage_colorcaretherapie-oil.bmp" alt="matrix biolage_colorcaretherapie oil" width="107" height="316" /></a>The line also includes the <a href="http://www.matrix.com/products/biolage/colorcaretherapie/delicate_care_masque.aspx" target="_blank">Delicate Care Masque</a> ($24.50), which repairs and restores moisture to damaged hair. And finally, there''s the <a href="http://www.matrix.com/products/biolage/colorcaretherapie/delicate_care_oil.aspx" target="_blank">Delicate Care Organic Certified Oil</a> ($19.95), which is certified by Ecocert and helps smooth and protect the hair cuticle. But CAUTION: one or two drops are all you need. I overdid it with this one and it didn''t absorb as well as I''d hoped it would and left the ends of my hair looking quite limp and greasy. To be on the safe side, I''d only recommend it for curly-haired girls who can handle the extra oil.\n\n<strong>The bottom line:</strong> this is a good choice for coloured or damaged hair, especially coarse, thick, curly hair in need of added moisture... especially as we head into the colder months. It''s nice to finally have a natural alternative amongst the salon brands.\n\n<em>Available exclusively in salons; call 1-888-422-6879 for locations.</em>\n\n<strong> </strong>', 'Product review: Matrix Biolage Colorcarethérapie Delicate Care', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4342-revision', '', '', '2009-11-17 05:00:21', '2009-11-17 09:00:21', '', 4342, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4342-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18925, 1, '2009-11-16 13:13:01', '2009-11-16 17:13:01', '<strong>The Look</strong>: A smooth, straight "lob" (long bob).\n\n<strong>The Lowdown</strong>: Wash your hair with volume-building products (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/04/22/editors-pick-tresemme-24-hour-body-shampoo/" target="_blank">TRESemmé''s 24 Hour Body Shampoo</a> is AWESOME), and then work a heat-protecting product through the hair and a volumizing spray at the roots. Blow-dry upside down until almost dry, then part hair in a deep side part. Use a round brush to smooth down the top layer as you finish drying, and then go over the ends with a flat iron. To finish, rub a drop or two of shine serum (I like <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/17/editors-pick-david-babaii-for-wildaid/" target="_blank">David Babaii for WildAid''s version</a>) through the hair to add shine and smooth down flyaways.', 'Look of the day: Thandie Newton, 2012 Premiere, Los Angeles', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4455-revision', '', '', '2009-11-16 13:13:01', '2009-11-16 17:13:01', '', 4455, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4455-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18926, 1, '2009-11-16 05:00:23', '2009-11-16 09:00:23', 'A couple of weeks ago, Lancôme launched its first foray into the stem-cell anti-aging category, <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/about/brand/lancomenews/09-11/index.aspx" target="_blank">Absolue Precious Cells</a>. It joins a handful of similar products (such as <a href="http://amatokinstore.com/" target="_blank">Amatokin Emulsion</a> and <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P201719&amp;categoryId=C17913&amp;shouldPaginate=true" target="_blank">Dior Capture R60/80 XP</a>), so I think it''s safe to say we''re witnessing a <em>bona fide</em> trend here, folks. (That''s why I''m dubbing them the Next Big Beauty Thing... not to be confused with my previously-posted Next Big Beauty Thing, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/02/next-big-skincare-thing-sirtuins/" target="_blank">sirtuins</a>. I think they can both co-exist nicely... although not in the same product, obviously. You''ll have to pick your poison.)\n\nSo what, exactly, is the deal with stem cell creams, anyway? I was just poking around the Interwebs and came across <a href="http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/beauty/article6716673.ece" target="_blank">this</a> rather interesting article in <a href="http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/beauty/article6716673.ece" target="_blank"><em>The Times</em></a>. (I ADORE the Brits'' take on beauty matters. They handle the topic like true investigative journalists instead of letting themselves be seduced by every gorgeous package that comes their way... as I know I''m often guilty of. It''s also KEY to note that newspaper beauty stories are generally more forthright than those in magazines... just follow the advertising dollars, ladies.)\n\nAnyway! As <em>The Times</em> nicely explains, we''re not talking about ACTUAL stem cells—embryonic or otherwise—being infused in these little jars. (At least, not in Canada. I wouldn''t put it past other, sketchier countries. I won''t tell you where it was from, but once, I got sent some bizarro skincare product containing PLACENTA. I almost threw up.) No, these stem-cell products encourage our OWN stem cells to proliferate, generating new, more radiant skin.\n\nOr do they? Check out this quote from Tamara Griffiths, a consultant dermatologist for the British Skin Foundation research charity:\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;">[She says that the science behind Lancôme’s stem-cell product is sound, but that doesn’t mean the product is the breakthrough that the company claims.] “The coarse wrinkles and loss of elasticity of the skin, which people commonly associate with an ‘old’ appearance, are due to changes in the collagen and elastic fibres in the dermis,” she says. “This product will not have any effect on these changes and will not repair damage in the dermis, so the overall impact may be less than consumers’ expectations.”</p>\nHmmmm.... But then there''s this point (which we ALL tend to forget):\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em><strong>The problem is comm</strong><strong>on to all anti-ageing cosmetics: if they really do have a radical effect on the skin’s cells, and change the way skin looks and functions long-term, then they would cease to be a cosmetic and would have to be regulated by the much stricter rules applied to drugs. So the big cosmetics manufacturers build in limits to the power of their products. The bad news for consumers is that stem-cell cosmetics won’t offer a miraculous rejuvenation. The good news is that they’re unlikely to harm you.</strong></em></p>\nSo there you have it. As luxurious these creams feel and as nice as they look on your countertop, don''t expect miracles from a non-prescription skincare product. It''s just not POSSIBLE. And if you''re<em> really </em>serious about anti-aging, don''t even think about leaving the house without sunscreen (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/08/the-great-sunscreen-debate-some-controversial-advice/" target="_blank">preferably a chemical-free one, of course</a>).\n\n<em>Lancôme Absolue Precious Cells Advanced Regenerating and Replenishing Cream, $170 for 50 mL; Lancôme Absolue Nuit Precious Cells Advanced Regenerating and Restoring Night Cream, $185 for 50 mL; Lancôme Absolue Yeux Precious Cells Advanced Regenerating and Replenishing Eye Cream, $120 for 15 mL. Available at </em><a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/about/brand/lancomenews/09-11/index.aspx" target="_blank"><em>Lancome.ca</em></a><em> and at selected Lancôme counters across Canada.</em>', 'Next big beauty thing: Stem cells', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '4352-revision', '', '', '2009-11-16 05:00:23', '2009-11-16 09:00:23', '', 4352, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2009/11/4352-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
