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(4916, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'shop-the-beauty-closet-december', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4916', 0, 'post', '', 8),
(4929, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'its-all-about-glam-country', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4929', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4937, 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)? 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(4950, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'tried-tested-december', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4950', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(4963, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'celeb-of-the-month-jennifer-lopez', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4963', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4968, 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>', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'enter-to-win-the-body-shop-holiday-giveaway', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4968', 0, 'post', '', 7),
(4975, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'xmas-gift-guide-for-mom', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4975', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(4986, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'beauty-gift-guide-for-green-girls', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4986', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4993, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'beauty-gift-guide-for-makeup-junkies', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4993', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5001, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-to-do-glam-holiday-hair', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5001', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5010, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'celeb-transformation-nicole-richies-hairstyle-and-hair-colour-evolution', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5010', 0, 'post', '', 6),
(5026, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'beauty-gift-guide-for-the-boyz', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5026', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5033, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'xmas-gift-guide-stocking-stuffers', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5033', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(5041, 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!', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'merry-christmas-to-you', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5041', 0, 'post', '', 6),
(5100, 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)', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'breaking-news-britney-spears-goes-brunette-again', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5100', 0, 'post', '', 5),
(5201, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'sex-and-the-city-2-beauty-preview', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5201', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(5208, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'editors-pick-this-works-active-serum', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5208', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5234, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'top-10-beauty-trends-of-the-00s', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5234', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(5274, 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?', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'could-your-skin-look-better-without-botox', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5274', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(5284, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-year-beauty-inspiration-elles-21-looks-in-21-days', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5284', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(5295, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-zoya-reverie-collection', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5295', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(5301, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-estee-lauders-love-your-lips-collection', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5301', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(5316, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', '5-ways-to-soothe-chapped-lips', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5316', 0, 'post', '', 5),
(5321, 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?', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'mariah-carey-or-helen-mirren-which-star-got-it-right', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5321', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(5327, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'breaking-news-kate-gosselin-gets-a-new-do', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5327', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(5334, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-benefit-stay-dont-stray-stay-put-primer-for-concealers-and-eyeshadows', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '2011-10-25 13:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5334', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5340, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-peoples-choice-awards-jessica-alba', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5340', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(5346, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-peoples-choice-awards-ginnifer-goodwin', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5346', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(5354, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-peoples-choice-awards-carrie-underwood', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5354', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(5359, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-peoples-choice-awards-diane-kruger', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5359', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5366, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-peoples-choice-awards-sandra-bullock', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5366', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5375, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-peoples-choice-awards-olivia-wilde', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5375', 0, 'post', '', 5),
(5384, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-peoples-choice-awards-sofia-vergara', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5384', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5392, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-peoples-choice-awards-kate-walsh', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5392', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5420, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-peoples-choice-awards-taylor-swift', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5420', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5426, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'sneak-peek-the-hong-kong-collection-by-opi', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5426', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(5435, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'sneak-peek-m-a-c-give-me-liberty-of-london-collection', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5435', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(5454, 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?', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'would-you-wear-a-chanel-tattoo', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5454', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(5460, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'get-a-free-profile-pic-with-estee-lauder', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5460', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(5472, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'sneak-peek-harajuku-lovers-sunshine-cuties', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5472', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(5478, 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?', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'mila-kunis-or-rosario-dawson-which-star-got-it-right', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5478', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(5486, 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', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'katy-perry-avril-lavigne-and-jenna-fischer-to-rep-proactiv', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '2011-10-25 13:52:00', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5486', 0, 'post', '', 5),
(5491, 1, '2010-01-14 12:54:31', '2010-01-14 16:54:31', 'When flat irons first came on the scene in the early ''00s, it was all about getting your hair as stick-straight as possible. Now—thank God—the look has a bit more bounce to it, with more volume at the roots and a slight curve at the ends. In the pics above from the People''s Choice Awards last week, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/2010-peoples-choice-awards-sofia-vergara/" target="_blank">Sofia Vergara</a> showcases it best—although you''ll also want to do this if you''re pinning your hair back like <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/2010-peoples-choice-awards-sandra-bullock/" target="_blank">Sandra Bullock</a> or the Pussycat Dolls'' Nicole Scherzinger (unless, of course, you really <em>want</em> that slicked-to-the-head look).\n\n<a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml;jsessionid=TSYFSNOVU1MQICV0KQNRHOQ?brandId=Sultra" target="_blank">Sultra</a>, who make the cutest animal-print flat irons (if you''re into that sort of thing), available at Sephora, sent me a tutorial for creating straight hair with a bit of body. I''ve modified it to give you a bit more detail—the tools you''ll need are a good quality ceramic flat iron, round brush, heat-protective products and volumizing spray. <strong>Keep reading for step-by-step instructions...</strong>\n\n<strong> </strong><!--more--><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/sultra-laser-iron.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-5494" title="sultra-laser-iron" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/sultra-laser-iron.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>1. Start by shampooing and conditioning your hair: if you''re prone to frizz, use smoothing products, but if your hair is already fine and straight, go for volume-building products. Towel dry, and then spray with a heat-protective product, as well as a volumizer at the roots. Blow dry.\n\n2. Divide hair into four equal quadrants. (Make a centre part from your forehead to the nape of your neck, and then divide it above each ear back across to the centre part.) Loosely pin up each section with jumbo clips.\n\n3. Beginning at the bottom of the first quadrant and working up, take a 1/2 inch horizontal section and gently clamp it between the plates of a ceramic flat iron. (Make sure the section is narrower than the plates.) Get as close to the root as possible.\n\n4. Holding the iron in one hand and a round brush in the other, slowly glide the iron away from the root, placing the brush underneath the hair, following the iron with the brush.\n\n5. Twist both the iron and the brush at the ends so that the hair wraps around the brush.\n\n6. Repeat steps 3, 4 and 5 until all sections are complete.', 'How-to: Get straight hair with body', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-to-get-straight-hair-with-body', '', '', '2010-01-14 12:54:31', '2010-01-14 16:54:31', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5491', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(5499, 1, '2010-01-14 13:11:02', '2010-01-14 17:11:02', 'Just 29 days to go until the <a href="http://www.vancouver2010.com/" target="_blank">Olympics</a> kick off in Vancouver—and if you''re a fan girl (as well as a makeup girl), you may want to check out <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/index.aspx?" target="_blank">Lancôme</a>''s Gold Fascination collection. Inspired by Canada''s best female athletes, the limited-edition range includes boxes designed by Canadian artist Raphael Mazzucco.\n\nDid you hear me? I said boxes. Yep, it''s just the outer packaging that''s different—inside, the products have the usual Lancôme black plastic cases. And for that I was disappointed. The artwork is pretty, but who is going to hang on to a tiny piece of cardboard that used to house your eyeshadow quad? Not me. (Sorry Lancôme.)\n\n<em>Available now exclusively at Bay stores across Canada.</em>', 'Out now: Lancôme Gold Fascination collection', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-lancome-gold-fascination-collection', '', '', '2010-01-14 13:11:02', '2010-01-14 17:11:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5499', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(5506, 1, '2010-01-15 10:26:04', '2010-01-15 15:26:04', 'Just when I post a tutorial (yesterday) about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/14/how-to-get-straight-hair-with-body/" target="_blank">how to get straight hair with body</a>, I see this: <strong>Marion Cotillard</strong>—whose look I normally adore—sporting some super-tight, super-frizzy curls. Is it a perm or just pin curls? I suspect the latter, but I guess we''ll have to wait and see.\n\nIn the meantime, I hear that <strong>tighter curls</strong> (as opposed to the wavy hair that''s been in fashion for a quite a while) are making somewhat of a comeback. And <strong>frizz</strong>, too. (Yes, really. I met with <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/12/16/ask-the-expert-how-to-do-glam-holiday-hair/" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris official hair artist Eric Del Monaco</a> last month and he confirmed this.)\n\nAll good news, I''m sure, for naturally curly folk. Or is it? What do you think of this look?\n\n<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Photo: StyleList.com</em></span>', 'Marion Cotillard&#039;s frizzy curls: Beauty Do or Beauty Don&#039;t?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'marion-cotillards-frizzy-curls-beauty-do-or-beauty-dont', '', '', '2010-01-15 10:26:04', '2010-01-15 15:26:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5506', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(5515, 1, '2010-01-15 17:53:49', '2010-01-15 22:53:49', 'In March, L''Occitane will finally jump on the organic bandwagon—but they''re doing it with a twist. <a href="http://usa.loccitane.com/FO/Catalog/Product.aspx?prod=15CV150O8" target="_blank">Ma Crème Nature</a> is a new "do-it-yourself" moisturizer that you actually have to mix up yourself, and then keep in the fridge for up to six weeks. It''s preservative-free and certified organic by Ecocert.\n\nOn the one hand, I love this idea—especially for people with sensitive skin that reacts to common chemical preservatives. (In this regard, <a href="http://usa.loccitane.com/FO/Catalog/Product.aspx?prod=15CV150O8" target="_blank">the reviews on L''Occitane''s U.S. site</a>, where it''s already available, seem quite promising.) Plus, major props to L''Occitane for trying something new. It was getting boring there in the world of skincare, no?\n\nBut I still have to wonder: how many of us could use up an entire jar of face cream in just six weeks? I mean, yes, it''s a hazard of the job that I''ve got my fingers in many, many pots (so to speak), but this seems like a short shelf life. Especially at $46 a pop.\n\nI''ll report back if I can get my hands on a sample. In the meantime, let me know what you think. Will you be adding this cream to your spring beauty shopping list?\n\n<em>Available in March at select L''Occitane boutiques across Canada, loccitane.ca or toll-free mail-order (1-877-212-0238).</em>', 'Sneak peek: L’Occitane Ma Crème Nature', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sneak-peek-loccitane-ma-creme-nature', '', '', '2010-01-15 17:53:49', '2010-01-15 22:53:49', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5515', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5540, 1, '2010-01-18 10:02:15', '2010-01-18 14:02:15', 'At the grocery store over the weekend, I couldn''t help but grab a copy of <em>People</em> to look at <strong>Heidi Montag</strong>''s latest surgical transformation.\n\nI don''t need to add to the chorus of people shouting about how horrifying this is (even as we give her credit for owning up to the procedures, as well as her PR genius). What I will touch on, however, is how this all adds up to one great big beauty mistake. In case you were wondering, it''s NEVER a good idea to:\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Inflate your breasts to porn star proportions. </strong>(The new ones are size DDD, and she wants to go bigger.) Look at Kate Hudson—is she any less attractive with her tiny A-cups?</li>\n	<li><strong>Ditto for the lips.</strong> If you''ve got naturally thin lips, work ''em. (What do you think all those plumping lip glosses are for?) Injecting them with filler looks fake and cheap.</li>\n	<li><strong>Get Botox at age 23.</strong> I know Heidi lives in sunny California, but come on. Do you really have wrinkles at age 23?</li>\n	<li><strong>Let a surgeon give you a brow lift.</strong> Some of us have naturally arched brows. Crafting them on those who don''t is just plain creepy.</li>\n	<li><strong>Dabble too much in cheek injections, or worse, cheek implants.</strong> While I understand the motivation behind the cheek work (it gives them more of a feminine curve, whereas before, she looked a bit mannish), this is a slippery slope. Playing around too much with this stuff ends up masculinizing females and feminizing men. Here, it''s sort of gone into tranny territory, no?</li>\n</ul>\nThe whole thing is just sad, because if you go back and watch Season One episodes of <em>The Hills</em>, Heidi was really quite cute and attractive—much more so than Lauren.\n\nWhat do you think about Heidi''s $30,000 worth of plastic surgery?', 'Heidi Montag &quot;addicted to plastic surgery&quot;', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'heidi-montag-addicted-to-plastic-surgery', '', '', '2010-01-18 10:02:15', '2010-01-18 14:02:15', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5540', 0, 'post', '', 8),
(5549, 1, '2010-01-18 12:02:55', '2010-01-18 16:02:55', 'So <strong>Jennifer Aniston</strong> did her usual last night: glowy tan, understated makeup and to-die-for blonde highlights. It''s boring, but it works—and I can''t say I wouldn''t do the same if I were in her shoes.\n\nLet''s take a closer look at the hair for a minute. We know, of course, that Jen is a natural brunette, but doesn''t this look like she was born with it? I''m guessing that her hairdresser does an all-over demi-permanent colour to warm up her ashy base, and then adds tons of verrrry fine blonde highlights all over in various shades, staggering them at the roots so they don''t look too obvious. She never makes the mistake of going too blonde; plus, there are lowlights (look at the ends of her hair and you''ll see).\n\nIt''s an art, people. But it''s damn hard to find a hairdresser capable of this. In Toronto, the closest I''ve come is my girl Joanna at <a href="http://www.tazhair.com/" target="_blank">Taz Hair</a>.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Jennifer Aniston', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-jennifer-aniston', '', '', '2010-01-18 12:02:55', '2010-01-18 16:02:55', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5549', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(5556, 1, '2010-01-18 12:14:53', '2010-01-18 16:14:53', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Penelope_Cruz-2010-Golden_Globe_Awards.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5557" title="Penelope_Cruz-2010-Golden_Globe_Awards" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Penelope_Cruz-2010-Golden_Globe_Awards.png" alt="" width="300" height="383" /></a>Cascading chestnut waves, smokey brown eyes, perfectly arched brows: <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-jennifer-aniston/" target="_blank">Jennifer Aniston</a> wasn''t the only one who stuck to a formula that worked last night. <strong>Penélope Cruz</strong> looks gorgeous here, and the only thing I could dare fault her on is her tanned complexion. (This picture doesn''t quite reveal the extent of it, probably because of the flash.) Judging from recent reports of her frolicking on the beach with Javier Bardem in Brazil, this tan is the sun kind—not from a bottle.\n\nEasy, Penélope. I''m all for spending time in the sun (gotta get those vitamin D levels up, after all), but you wouldn''t want to ruin your movie star looks. The best fake tan I''ve ever used (with NO SMELL) is <a href="http://www.lavera.com/products/Self_Tanner_Sunless_Tanning_Lotion-89-1000015.html" target="_blank">Lavera''s Self-Tanning Lotion</a>.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Penélope Cruz', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-penelope-cruz', '', '', '2010-01-18 12:14:53', '2010-01-18 16:14:53', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5556', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5560, 1, '2010-01-18 12:26:41', '2010-01-18 16:26:41', 'Apparently <strong>Jennifer Garner</strong>''s stylist is Rachel Zoe—and after seeing her look last night, I feel like we need to have a word. Doesn''t this look terribly dated? I''m not a fan of the half-up hair mullet, at least not when it''s done this way, with sort of a bouffant at the front and no piecey bits to soften it. (The way <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/05/11/mandy-moore-woman-of-1000-hairstyles/#more-1092" target="_blank">Mandy Moore used to do it</a>—all Brigitte Bardot-esque—is what to aim for.)\n\nAnother gripe: the boring makeup. I love natural-looking makeup, but what IS it about this that drives me crazy? That brick-coloured lip? Boring brown eyeshadow? It''s just giving me a case of the yawns.\n\nAnd finally, I''m concerned about how gaunt she''s looking. Jen, PLEASE take a cue from <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-christina-hendricks/" target="_blank">Christina Hendricks</a> and realize that curves are incredibly sexy.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Jennifer Garner', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-jennifer-garner', '', '', '2010-01-18 12:26:41', '2010-01-18 16:26:41', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5560', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5564, 1, '2010-01-18 12:41:57', '2010-01-18 16:41:57', 'I think it''s safe to say that most of us would kill to look like <strong>January Jones</strong>. (Did you SEE her on the cover of <a href="http://www.gq.com/women/photos/200911/january_jones_mad_men_cover_story" target="_blank"><em>GQ</em></a> last year? Hubba hubba.) But I just don''t think her look last night did her justice.\n\nMainly it''s the hairband. It''s so IN YOUR FACE, all shiny and black and weirdly positioned right at the hairline. Aren''t we sort of over hairbands now anyway—and the whole uber-groomed, 1950s neatness ushered in by the likes of <em>Gossip Girl</em>''s Blair Waldorf character? As mentioned in my post last week about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/15/love-it-or-hate-it-marion-cotillards-frizzy-curls/" target="_blank">Marion Cotillard</a>, hair is moving in the direction of unkemptness (tighter curls and yes, frizz), so this just doesn''t feel like it''s quite on trend.\n\nOtherwise, I do like the matte skin, minimal blush, false lashes and raspberry-red lips.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: January Jones', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-january-jones', '', '', '2010-01-18 12:41:57', '2010-01-18 16:41:57', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5564', 0, 'post', '', 1);
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(5568, 1, '2010-01-18 12:50:34', '2010-01-18 16:50:34', 'Not much to say here about <strong>Julia Roberts</strong>, other than MAN! Does this woman scrub up well. Last night, she seemed to go her own way with more dressed-down choices: a shorter dress and this casual (but still stunning) hair and makeup. No surprises here, but she looks great.\n\nIn December, Julia became the latest "ambassadress" for Lancôme, joining the brand''s other faces: Kate Winslet and Anne Hathaway.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Julia Roberts', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-julia-roberts', '', '', '2010-01-18 12:50:34', '2010-01-18 16:50:34', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5568', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5574, 1, '2010-01-18 13:04:25', '2010-01-18 17:04:25', 'I''m on the fence about <strong>Maggie Gyllenhaal</strong>—not just her red carpet look last night, but in general. But let''s focus on last night.\n\nWhere she got it right, I think, was in the makeup department. She has the most amazing bright blue eyes, and the contrast with the berry lips really makes ''em pop. The rest is simple: just some false lashes and a hint of blush, but nothing too OTT.\n\nThe hair, though, isn''t her best look. I''m not a huge fan of super-slick updos in general, even though I can appreciate the mad skillz that go into achieving them. Unless you''re a model or possess some FINE bone structure (see <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-january-jones/" target="_blank">January Jones</a>), they''re too harsh for most faces. I would have liked to see something softer on Maggie, maybe some sideswept bangs or controlled curls with some escaping tendrils.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Maggie Gyllenhaal', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-maggie-gyllenhaal', '', '', '2010-01-18 13:04:25', '2010-01-18 17:04:25', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5574', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5578, 1, '2010-01-18 17:41:57', '2010-01-18 21:41:57', '<strong>Marion Cotillard</strong> traded her <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/15/love-it-or-hate-it-marion-cotillards-frizzy-curls/" target="_blank">frizzy bob</a> for a pompadour updo last night. Hey—at least the girl is willing to take some beauty risks. I''m not in love with this hair, but she''s gorgeous enough to pull it off. Notice that she didn''t wear any earrings, which I think keeps the look very young and fresh. (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-jennifer-garner/" target="_blank">Jennifer Garner</a>, are you listening?)\n\nThe makeup is also right up my alley. Smokey blue eyeliner, which is mostly UNDER the eyes, adds sex appeal without being too matchy-matchy with the dress. Love that her lips are left bare, and how perfect are those brows?', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Marion Cotillard', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-marion-cotillard', '', '', '2010-01-18 17:41:57', '2010-01-18 21:41:57', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5578', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5586, 1, '2010-01-18 17:51:34', '2010-01-18 21:51:34', 'Since she cropped her hair short, <strong>Ginnifer Goodwin</strong> has really come into her own, hasn''t she? Last night, she went with the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/2010-peoples-choice-awards-ginnifer-goodwin/" target="_blank">same look she sported at the People''s Choice Awards</a>—not that there are too many ways to change up that hair, obviously. (This time, the bangs came down a bit more across her forehead, but otherwise it''s the same gamine-chic ''do.)\n\nWhat I can''t get over is her SKIN. Dewy peaches and cream perfection. When your complexion is that good, you don''t need to do much else with the makeup. Just the basics: nicely arched brows, a bit of gloss and blusher, and winged-out eyeliner to dress things up.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Ginnifer Goodwin', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-ginnifer-goodwin', '', '', '2010-01-18 17:51:34', '2010-01-18 21:51:34', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5586', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(5590, 1, '2010-01-18 18:00:42', '2010-01-18 22:00:42', 'I''ll always have a soft spot for my beauty doppelganger <strong>Nicole Kidman</strong>. (She''s my celebrity double—I''ve always been told that I look like her, which was cool 10 years ago, but becomes less and less so as she dabbles in lip injections and Botox. Please stop, Nicole!)\n\nAnyway—questionable dermatological procedures aside, I think she looked great last night. Particularly because I''m falling in love with this NEXT BIG HAIR TREND: the side bun. Ain''t it purty? (Once I get my hands on a good tutorial for this, I''ll post a how-to.)\n\nShe has also taken her hair back to a more flattering auburn hue, which I definitely prefer over the blonde we''ve seen in recent years. (Despite appearances, though, she''s actually a natural blonde, not a redhead.)', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Nicole Kidman', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-nicole-kidman', '', '', '2010-01-18 18:00:42', '2010-01-18 22:00:42', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5590', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(5596, 1, '2010-01-18 18:13:03', '2010-01-18 22:13:03', 'Catching up on the Globes gossip today, it seems like most people loved <strong>Drew Barrymore</strong>''s hair and makeup. Me? I miss the old Drew. The Drew that wore that crazy-ass big, blonde, bouffant, Marilyn Monroe-style hair at these same awards last year.\n\nThis, of course, is still very pretty. The side-parted updo is <em>très</em> elegant along with the subtle eye makup and matte pink lip. It''s just not sexy, you know? I''ve come to expect a bit of rock ''n'' roll from Drew, so let''s hope she brings it when it counts: at the Oscars.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Drew Barrymore', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-drew-barrymore', '', '', '2010-01-18 18:13:03', '2010-01-18 22:13:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5596', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(5601, 1, '2010-01-18 18:29:10', '2010-01-18 22:29:10', 'Here''s another example (along with <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-jennifer-garner/" target="_blank">Jennifer Garner</a>—sorry to keep snarking on you, Jen) of a hairstyle that ages you. <strong>Diane Kruger</strong> usually gets it right, but last night things went very, very wrong. It''s another half-mullet, with the upper part of her locks held back with a jewelled barette and the underneath part curled in what looks like ringlets.\n\nDiane gets a pass because, after all, she used to be a model—so it''s hard to make her look BAD. (And of course I get that you need to harmonize your hair with your dress, so one might be tempted to try the Old Hollywood Hair.)\n\nI just think it rarely works outside the pages of a magazine. Check out her fantastic (and younger, fresher) <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/2010-peoples-choice-awards-diane-kruger/" target="_blank">mid-length waves at the People''s Choice Awards</a> and then come back here and tell me if I''m wrong.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Diane Kruger', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-diane-kruger', '', '', '2010-01-18 18:29:10', '2010-01-18 22:29:10', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5601', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5606, 1, '2010-01-18 18:43:19', '2010-01-18 22:43:19', 'Is <strong>Christina Hendricks</strong> sex on a stick or what? I''m seriously tempted to go dye my hair fire-engine red and buy the most obnoxious push-up bra I can find. I''m so glad she''s still working the va-va-va-voom Joan Holloway/Harris thing, because I''m not ready to let that go yet. (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-january-jones/" target="_blank">January Jones</a>, take notice: maybe you should have gone more Betty Draper last night.)\n\nNot sure how well this hair or makeup would work in real life—it''s pretty over-the-top—but on the red carpet? It''s the kind of thing beauty editors go gaga over. (Unlike, say, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-drew-barrymore/" target="_blank">Drew Barrymore</a>''s fairly uninspiring choices last night.) It''s all about the contrast of that crazy hair (albeit in a classic over-one-eye style) with the almost fluoro-red lips against the milky, milky skin.\n\nAlso: is it time to toss out the notion that redheads can''t wear red lipstick?', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Christina Hendricks', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-christina-hendricks', '', '', '2010-01-18 18:43:19', '2010-01-18 22:43:19', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5606', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5631, 1, '2010-01-19 05:28:24', '2010-01-19 09:28:24', 'As we saw <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/08/first-look-chanel-spring-10/" target="_blank">on the runway last year</a>, Chanel''s spring 2010 makeup collection—called <a href="http://uma.chanel.com/makeup/colour-collection.php" target="_blank">Les Impressions de Chanel</a>—is all about a neutral palette. Namely, browns, beiges and khaki. You''d think it was 1994 all over again, wouldn''t you?\n\nOf course, I can''t go on without mentioning once again the latest nail polish showstopper: Particulière, a brownish lilac colour. No idea if there are waiting lists in Canada for this, but since the collection launched yesterday, I''d suggest heading on down to your Chanel counter, stat!\n\nMore photos after the jump.<!--more-->\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-spring-2010-makeup-empreinte-de-chanel.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5634" title="chanel-spring-2010-makeup-empreinte-de-chanel" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-spring-2010-makeup-empreinte-de-chanel.png" alt="" width="600" height="800" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-spring-2010-makeup-le-vernis.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5636" title="chanel-spring-2010-makeup-le-vernis" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-spring-2010-makeup-le-vernis.png" alt="" width="600" height="230" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-spring-2010-makeup-les-4-ombres.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5638" title="chanel-spring-2010-makeup-les-4-ombres" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-spring-2010-makeup-les-4-ombres.png" alt="" width="600" height="744" /></a>\n\n<em>Available now at Chanel counters across Canada.</em>', 'Out now: Chanel Spring 2010 Makeup Collection', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-chanel-spring-2010-makeup-collection', '', '', '2010-01-19 05:28:24', '2010-01-19 09:28:24', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5631', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5661, 1, '2010-01-19 18:32:12', '2010-01-19 22:32:12', '<strong>Kate Hudson </strong>has quite a bit of shimmer and frosting going on here (the eyes, the lips, the cheeks). The golden rule is that you pick one area to focus on, instead of wearing them all at once—so I''m not sure why this doesn''t this bother me. Could be the blonde hair and fair skin, which gives it all an Ice Queen sort of effect.\n\n(Then there''s the issue of bronzer. Too much? Maybe. Plus, it''s not really in the same colour family as those silvery, frosty shades.)\n\nPerhaps what pulls it all together are the eyes. It appears her makeup artist went for a feline effect, lining them all the way around and especially emphasizing the inner corners.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Kate Hudson', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-kate-hudson', '', '', '2010-01-19 18:32:12', '2010-01-19 22:32:12', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5661', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5671, 1, '2010-01-19 18:58:10', '2010-01-19 22:58:10', 'Reader Jill D. commented yesterday that perhaps it was because of the rain in L.A. Sunday night that so many starlets, including <strong>Cameron Diaz</strong>, wore slicked-back hairstyles to the Globes. Makes sense if you''re prone to frizz, although you could always pick up some of <a href="http://www.johnfrieda.ca/en/20_282.asp" target="_blank">John Frieda''s Weather Works</a> (a weather-proofing styling cream).\n\nAnyway, I don''t mind Cammy''s simple pulled-back hair. (And, like <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-marion-cotillard/" target="_blank">Marion Cotillard</a>—no earrings!)\n\nThe pop of red on the lips is pretty too. Cameron just needs a bit more powder, or better yet, some of those rice paper sheets, to control the shine on her cheeks and T-zone.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Cameron Diaz', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-cameron-diaz', '', '', '2010-01-19 18:58:10', '2010-01-19 22:58:10', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5671', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5674, 1, '2010-01-19 19:08:06', '2010-01-19 23:08:06', 'I have a lot of love for <strong>Emily Blunt</strong>. Maybe because I sort of want to BE Emily Blunt (she''s engaged to my TV boyfriend, John Krasinski, don''t you know?). But this—this is not good. Can you see what''s happening here? There''s a distinct difference between the colour of her face and the colour of her neck and chest.\n\nAnd believe me, I sympathize. (Hands up if you apply sunscreen on your face, but let your body get a bit of a tan... doesn''t everybody do that?) But clearly, Emily needs to fire her makeup artist because she hasn''t done a good job with either selecting the foundation colour or blending it out properly.\n\nOtherwise, love the lilac eyeshadow, love the hair. Just wish that Emily pulled a <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-christina-hendricks/" target="_blank">Christina Hendricks</a> and showed off her naturally pale skin, instead of this tanning business. It would have been so much more striking with her dark hair.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Emily Blunt', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-emily-blunt', '', '', '2010-01-19 19:08:06', '2010-01-19 23:08:06', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5674', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5680, 1, '2010-01-19 19:22:24', '2010-01-19 23:22:24', 'Possibly this is way too casual for the Globes, but I don''t care—I ADORE what <strong>Kate Bosworth</strong> did with her hair and makeup on Sunday. The slightly mussed-up side-braid (which is in the same family as the side-bun) was a big runway trend, seen at <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/14/first-look-miu-miu-spring-10/" target="_blank">Miu Miu</a> and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/15/first-look-crazy-brows-slightly-less-crazy-hair-at-alexander-wang/" target="_blank">Alexander Wang</a>. With the blonde hair, it gives her this whole milkmaid vibe that I''m really digging right now.\n\nThe makeup—or lack thereof—is great too. If you''ve got good skin, you don''t have to cake it on to look "dressed up." In fact, I love the contrast of a dressier gown with a bare face. (Kate Moss, obviously, is a master at that.) This is a face you could take anywhere: groomed brows, shiny berry gloss and lots of mascara and blush.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Kate Bosworth', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-kate-bosworth', '', '', '2010-01-19 19:22:24', '2010-01-19 23:22:24', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5680', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5690, 1, '2010-01-19 18:13:03', '2010-01-19 22:13:03', 'First, it was <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/23/get-the-look-diane-kruger-hollywood-awards-gala-beverly-hills/" target="_blank">Diane Kruger</a>. Then, Marion Cotillard, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/2010-peoples-choice-awards-jessica-alba/" target="_blank">Jessica Alba</a>, and finally <strong>Zoe Saldana</strong>. I won''t say I told you so, but mid-length waves are REAL hot right now. I really like this look on Zoe because it''s a modern take on Old Hollywood Hair (which, when taken too literally, tends to be a bit stiff and formal). These waves have movement and look touchable, plus the shorter length keeps it fresh.\n\nCan''t fault her makeup either: check out the ever-so-subtle plummy undertones in the eyeshadow, blush and lip gloss. It all harmonizes together but nothing screams "Look at me!" You just notice her pretty eyes and smile.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Zoe Saldana', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-zoe-saldana', '', '', '2010-01-19 18:13:03', '2010-01-19 22:13:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5690', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5694, 1, '2010-01-19 17:52:48', '2010-01-19 21:52:48', 'Here, on <strong>Kate Winslet</strong>, is pretty much the perfect updo. And speaking of updos, I need to talk about yesterday''s posts on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-maggie-gyllenhaal/" target="_blank">Maggie Gyllenhaal</a>, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-drew-barrymore/" target="_blank">Drew Barrymore</a> and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-january-jones/" target="_blank">January Jones</a>. My friend M. just gave me grief for hating on them, so I thought I''d just clarify that we''re all about the hair and makeup here at BeautyEditor.ca. Their dresses, I''m sure, were gorgeous, but I rest my case with the updo situation.\n\nJust compare and contrast with Kate''s lovely look. There''s a deep side part, which softens it up, and the bangs fall ever so gently over one eye. The hair has a bit of a wave (texture—even frizz—is the next big thing in hair this year). And the bun sits fairly low on the head, which keeps it effortless but still sophisticated. (There''s something about high buns that I dislike... possibly because they can so easily look like Bridesmaid Hair. And you know that if I''m capitalizing that phrase, it''s not a good thing.)', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Kate Winslet', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-kate-winslet', '', '', '2010-01-19 17:52:48', '2010-01-19 21:52:48', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5694', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5612, 1, '2010-01-20 14:49:13', '2010-01-20 18:49:13', 'I''m not quite sure how Garnier''s latest offering in home hair colour differs from formulas like <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/haircolour/all-over-colour/excellence-to-go.aspx" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Excellence-to-Go</a> and <a href="http://www.clairol.com/niceneasy/perfect_10/index.jsp" target="_blank">Clairol''s Perfect 10</a>, but at least it''s good to have options. <a href="http://www.garnier.com/herbashine/index.aspx" target="_blank">HerbaShine</a> is ammonia-free and, like the other brands, works in just 10 minutes. It''ll cover up to 70 percent of greys and lasts up to 28 shampoos. The point of difference they seem to be emphasizing are the bamboo extracts, which apparently help to improve hair''s strength and flexibility. I like how natural-looking the 18 shades are ($10.49 each).\n\n<em>Available now at drugstores and mass retailers across Canada.</em>', 'Out now: Garnier Herbashine Ammonia-Free Colour', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-garnier-herbashine-ammonia-free-colour', '', '', '2010-01-20 14:49:13', '2010-01-20 18:49:13', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5612', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5618, 1, '2010-01-21 13:52:36', '2010-01-21 17:52:36', 'Pretty much everything Chanel puts out for sale is lust-worthy. (Well, wait a minute... I take that back. At the Chanel outlet store in New Jersey—the only one in North America—I saw a lot of overpriced crap.) Anyway, that was fashion—this is makeup. And the new Vitalumière Éclat compact foundation falls squarely in the must-have camp.\n\nCan''t quite tell from the press release whether it''s a completely new product or just reformulated, but either way, it contains a new, high-tech light-diffusing complex that brings more radiance to the skin. Although I''m not a fan of silicones (I have a fear, which may or may not be irrational, that they''ll clog my pores), they''ve also been added here in order to give it the feel of a cream in a pressed powder format, with no oiliness.\n\nYou can use it two ways: with the brush, for a sheer effect, or with the sponge, for more coverage. Bonus: it includes SPF 10.\n\n<em>Available now in six shades ($75 each) at Chanel beauty counters across Canada.</em>', 'Out now: Chanel Vitalumière Éclat Comfort Radiance Compact Makeup', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-chanel-vitalumiere-eclat-comfort-radiance-compact-makeup', '', '', '2010-01-21 13:52:36', '2010-01-21 17:52:36', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5618', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(5624, 1, '2010-01-21 13:57:51', '2010-01-21 17:57:51', 'The spring 2010 makeup collection from <a href="http://ca.clarins.com/index.php" target="_blank">Clarins</a> takes inspiration from the cotton flower, but is not, as I asked at the press preview, formulated with any actual cotton fibres. (Oh well!)\n\nThe range centres around the colour (well, non-colour) white, which happens to be my hue of choice too. Their key words: serenity, simplicity, spirituality. We could all use a bit more of those, right?\n\nI''ve got my eye on a couple of the limited-edition palettes...\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Clarins-Cotton-Flower-Collector-Face-Palette.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5626" title="Clarins-Cotton-Flower-Collector-Face-Palette" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Clarins-Cotton-Flower-Collector-Face-Palette-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Collector Face Palette, $42</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Clarins-Cotton-Flower-Collector-Eye-Palette.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-5627" title="Clarins-Cotton-Flower-Collector-Eye-Palette" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Clarins-Cotton-Flower-Collector-Eye-Palette-300x296.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="296" /></a>Collector Eye Palette, $42</p>\n<em>Available in February at Clarins counters across Canada.</em>', 'Sneak peek: Clarins Cotton Flower Spring 2010 Makeup Collection', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sneak-peek-clarins-cotton-flower-spring-2010-makeup-collection', '', '', '2010-01-21 13:57:51', '2010-01-21 17:57:51', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5624', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(5655, 1, '2010-01-22 12:24:33', '2010-01-22 16:24:33', 'I preferred <strong>Olivia Wilde</strong>''s makeup at the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/2010-peoples-choice-awards-olivia-wilde/" target="_blank">People''s Choice Awards</a> (less eye makeup, more strawberry lip), but her hair is killing it here. This is the ponytail of my dreams: high up on the head, cheerleader-style, and with gorgeously bouncy curls. No doubt this was achieved with extensions—which I''m normally against—but I think this works. It''s a more youthful alternative to the updo.\n\nMakeup is a bit OTT, unfortunately. I would have gone with a more neutral shade on the lip—this sort of clashes with the eye makeup—or instead, done less purple on the eyes.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Olivia Wilde', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-olivia-wilde', '', '', '2010-01-22 12:24:33', '2010-01-22 16:24:33', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5655', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(5719, 1, '2010-01-22 12:59:12', '2010-01-22 16:59:12', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/isabel-lucas-2010-golden-globe-awards.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5788" title="isabel-lucas-2010-golden-globe-awards" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/isabel-lucas-2010-golden-globe-awards.png" alt="" width="300" height="397" /></a>More ombré hair—this time, on Aussie actress <strong>Isabel Lucas</strong> (ex-girlfriend of Adrian Grenier). This look is more deliberate and high-contrast than <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/20/2010-golden-globe-awards-rose-byrne/" target="_blank">Rose Byrne</a>''s more subtle take. And Rose is Australian too, funnily enough...\n\nThere''s a whole Bohemian vibe to this that I like—centre-parted, casually pulled-back, not super-straight—although I''m not sure it''s fancy enough for the Globes. Not that it''s really possible to make Isabel look bad—she''s gorgeous.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Isabel Lucas', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-isabel-lucas', '', '', '2010-01-22 12:59:12', '2010-01-22 16:59:12', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5719', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5720, 1, '2010-01-20 14:18:28', '2010-01-20 18:18:28', 'On <em>True Blood</em> star <strong>Anna Paquin</strong>, another example of a GOOD updo (as opposed to bad, i.e. too severe/tight/slicked-back, etc.). You can''t tell from this picture, but her hair was gathered up in a low bun, similar to <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/19/2010-golden-globe-awards-kate-winslet/" target="_blank">Kate Winslet</a>''s style. Anna went for the same formula with the bangs, too: side-parted and draping over one eye for a soft, effortless vibe. LOVE!\n\nAlso notice how Anna''s makeup coordinates with her show-stopping gold-sequinned dress. With so much action below the neck, you can''t even TRY to compete in the makeup stakes. So the thing to do is glowy skin, glossy lips and neutral colours.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Anna Paquin', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-anna-paquin', '', '', '2010-01-20 14:18:28', '2010-01-20 18:18:28', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5720', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5727, 1, '2010-01-20 14:35:47', '2010-01-20 18:35:47', 'I''ve always been a fan of <strong>Chloë Sevigny</strong>—but her Golden Globes hair and makeup? Dreadful. And don''t think I''m saying that because Chloe''s not classically beautiful. I''ve always admired her quirky look and how she embraces her unconventional beauty. (She could have tweaked her nose or other facial features by now, but so far seems to have shunned the Hollywood predilection for plastic surgery.)\n\nNo, the reason I don''t like this is simple: it makes her look OLD. Individually, the pulled-back hair, heavy brown eyeshadow, contoured cheeks, red lips and jumbo earrings could have worked. But all together? No.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Chloë Sevigny', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-chloe-sevigny', '', '', '2010-01-20 14:35:47', '2010-01-20 18:35:47', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5727', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5732, 1, '2010-01-20 14:46:48', '2010-01-20 18:46:48', 'Here''s a great example of how to wear a sparkly hair clip, modelled by <em>Damages</em> star <strong>Rose Byrne</strong>. At first, I wasn''t sure if it was overkill (her dress, if you didn''t see it, has a similar diamond embellishment at the waist). But I''m going to give it a pass, mostly because it''s just so divinely girly—my inner four-year-old is loving this hair.\n\n(Also notice that her highlights start several inches down the hair shaft—a modified take on the whole ombré trend we''re seeing on celebs like Alexa Chung lately.)\n\nMy one wish: a tad less blush. Otherwise, good job on the subtle cat eyes and great colour on the lips.', '2010 Golden Globe Awards: Rose Byrne', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-golden-globe-awards-rose-byrne', '', '', '2010-01-20 14:46:48', '2010-01-20 18:46:48', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5732', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5737, 1, '2010-01-20 15:17:23', '2010-01-20 19:17:23', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>\n\nIt''s time for <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca">BeautyEditor.ca</a>''s first contest of 2010! This year, I''m trying to score some juicy prizes for you that are exclusive to this site, so I''m pleased to announce the very first one: a <strong>Valentine''s Day hair makeover from Sassoon Salon in Toronto</strong>.\n\nThe prize includes a consultation, colour treatment, cut and style by a Sassoon Salon senior stylist, valued at approx. $350.\n\nAnd yes, we''re talking about <em>that </em><a href="http://www.sassoon.com/" target="_blank">Sassoon</a>. (Here''s the blurb from the PR: "Sassoon is an international brand renowned for working to accentuate hair''s natural texture with superior cuts and colour. The Sassoon Salon experience is tailor-made to enhance the personal style of its clients; complementing face shape, skin tone and individual personality.")\n\nI had my hair cut and coloured there a few years ago, when I was at <em>ELLE Canada</em>, and trust—they''ll do a great job. (Their hallmark, after all, is precision.) And what a great way to refresh your frost-bitten locks so that you can celebrate V-Day in style, whether you''re single or taken.\n\nThe only catch is that transportation''s not included, so you must be able to make your own way to downtown Toronto for the makeover. Enter to win after the jump!<!--more-->\n<p class="alert"><strong>HOW TO WIN: Sign up for BeautyEditor.ca’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="http://beautyeditor.ca/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/2010/01/20/win-it-a-350-valentines-day-hair-makeover-from-sassoon/" 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 February 2nd.</strong></p>\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/DBK18PGWZP"></script>', 'Win it: A $350 Valentine&#039;s Day hair makeover from Sassoon!', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'win-it-a-350-valentines-day-hair-makeover-from-sassoon', '', '', '2010-01-20 15:17:23', '2010-01-20 19:17:23', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5737', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(5752, 1, '2010-01-21 17:40:11', '2010-01-21 22:40:11', 'I''ve already <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/heidi-montag-addicted-to-plastic-surgery/" target="_blank">shared my views</a> on <em>The Hills</em>'' Heidi Montag and her $30,000 worth of plastic surgery. But as disturbing as the images in <em>People</em> were, they weren''t anywhere near as frightening as this latest pic, which REALLY shows off her surgeon''s work. (And not in a good way.)\n\nGood job, doc—she now looks like a MAN. A 43-year-old man. (She''s 23.)', 'Heidi Montag: Before and after', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'heidi-montag-before-and-after', '', '', '2010-01-21 17:40:11', '2010-01-21 22:40:11', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5752', 0, 'post', '', 9),
(5759, 1, '2010-01-21 17:52:59', '2010-01-21 22:52:59', 'Here''s <strong>Hayden Panettiere</strong> yesterday showing off some new red locks. She''s getting grief on the blogosphere already for the shade, which kinda seems to clash with her skin tone. Or is it just the baseball cap and bare face that are making this look bad? I think I prefer her as a blonde, but it''s hard to tell here—I think I''ll reserve judgement until I see her with more makeup and an actual hairstyle.\n\n(It''s worth noting, however, that no matter what your skin tone, bold hair shades are always risky if you''re a dressed-down sort of gal. I mean, I love <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-christina-hendricks/" target="_blank">Christina Hendricks</a>, but I''m not sure how good that hair looks swept up in a ponytail at the gym with no makeup.)\n\nWhich colour do you prefer on Hayden?', 'Love it or hate it: Hayden Panettiere&#039;s red hair', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'love-it-or-hate-it-hayden-panettieres-red-hair', '', '', '2010-01-21 17:52:59', '2010-01-21 22:52:59', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5759', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5762, 1, '2010-01-22 11:16:04', '2010-01-22 15:16:04', '<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.covergirl.ca/en_ca/" target="_blank"></a>CoverGirl and <a href="http://olay.ca/ca_en/indexhb.jsp" target="_blank">Olay</a> are expanding their Ellen DeGeneres-repped <a href="http://www.covergirl.ca/en_ca/products/collections/simply_ageless/" target="_blank">Simply Ageless</a> line this month with two new products, an Eye Concealer and a Corrector. The concealer is for brightening the eye area (bonus: it also helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles), while the corrector is for hiding more severe dark circles (it has lots of yellow pigment to counteract the blue and purple). Both glide on really well and on me, didn''t seem to crease—I''m guessing that''s because they contain Olay Regenerist serum, which is packed with skin conditioners as well as vitamins and antioxidants.</p>\nJust before Christmas, I met with CoverGirl makeup pro <strong>Greg Wencel</strong>, who gave me some tips on getting the most out of your concealer:\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Choose a colour that''s half a shade to one full shade darker than you think you need.</strong> Greg says women tend to go lighter, and that''s a mistake. (Hello, reverse raccoon eyes!) If you can''t see the concealer after you''ve applied it, that''s the right shade.</li>\n	<li><strong>Buy two different shades. </strong>Since your skin tone changes with the seasons, it''s also a good idea to have a few different shades on hand to blend as necessary.</li>\n	<li><strong>Apply it with a flat concealer brush.</strong> Forget your fingers. For the most natural effect, choose a small- to medium-sized synthetic brush.</li>\n	<li><strong>Everyone needs concealer under the eyes. </strong>Then apply it anywhere else you have darkness, and also to cover redness around the nose.</li>\n	<li><strong>Don''t overuse it.</strong> Greg says many women make the mistake of using concealer as their foundation, or applying a too-thick layer of product. Don''t.</li>\n	<li><strong>Apply your foundation first.</strong> If you''re applying concealer under your foundation, you''re essentially wiping it away. Do the opposite. When you apply foundation first, you''ll also need less concealer on top.</li>\n	<li><strong>Keep it clean.</strong> Don''t leave the lids off, as the product can oxidize. Putting your finger in the pot can spread bacteria, so (again), use a brush. Wipe the concealer with a makeup wipe every so often to clean off the surface.</li>\n</ul>\n<em>CoverGirl &amp; Olay Simply Ageless Concealer and Corrector are available now for $14.99 each at mass-market retail outlets across Canada.</em>', 'Concealer tips from CoverGirl&#039;s Greg Wencel', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'concealer-tips-from-covergirls-greg-wencel', '', '', '2010-01-22 11:16:04', '2010-01-22 15:16:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5762', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5792, 1, '2010-01-25 09:54:25', '2010-01-25 13:54:25', '<strong>Christina Hendricks</strong>, you saucy minx. I cannot get enough of this woman! Here we have another killer red carpet look, thanks mostly to the to-die-for red dress she''s wearing. (She bravely let the public choose her outfit, in a contest with Degree that saw $50,000 go to charity.)\n\nIn beauty terms though, once again it''s all about the contrast of that porcelain skin with the flaming red hair. I like the soft makeup here (a nice change from <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-christina-hendricks/" target="_blank">her Globes look</a>, which was all about a retro red lip). The slightly purple-grey eyeshadow works beautifully with that muted pink lip.\n\nOnly criticism? I wish the makeup artist did a better job of blending the eyeshadow at the outer corners to give it a softer edge instead of that sharp angle.', '2010 SAG Awards: Christina Hendricks', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-sag-awards-christina-hendricks', '', '', '2010-01-25 09:54:25', '2010-01-25 13:54:25', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5792', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5797, 1, '2010-01-25 18:07:33', '2010-01-25 22:07:33', 'Aside from the fact that she''s wearing a mustard yellow dress—a colour I just cannot get behind, neither here nor on Michelle Williams when she wore a similar hue to the Oscars in 2006—I think <strong>Diane Kruger</strong> looked pretty great on Saturday night. Well, as great as you can look when you''re wearing a mustard yellow dress.\n\nI mean, think about how wrong the makeup could go, people! If it were me in that frock, I''m sure I''d look totally sallow and washed-out. But somehow this bright red lip and warm brownish-rust shadow work with her complexion. Not to mention how much they make her baby blues pop! So it''s a great example of what to do, makeup-wise, if you ever end up wearing an odd shade like this.', '2010 SAG Awards: Diane Kruger', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-sag-awards-diane-kruger', '', '', '2010-01-25 18:07:33', '2010-01-25 22:07:33', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5797', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5799, 1, '2010-01-25 09:44:22', '2010-01-25 13:44:22', 'Love the hair, hate the makeup. That''s what I have to say about <strong>Drew Barrymore</strong>''s SAG Awards look. First the hair. Unlike the Globes—when I expressed my disappointment in her <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-drew-barrymore/" target="_blank">ho-hum, slicked-back hairstyle</a>—she really went for it here. Yes, it''s over the top, but that''s Drew. I dare say, it reminds me of that blonde bouffant bob she wore at the Globes in ''09. No, it''s not for everyone, but it''s fun and youthful.\n\nMakeup gets a fail though, mainly because her lips are practically SCREAMING for some colour. I imagine it was pretty in person, but when you''re being photographed on the red carpet, you require some extra colour selection skillz. Just a few shades deeper, and maybe some more blush, would have elevated this.\n\n<strong>UPDATE</strong>: The makeup how-to just popped in my inbox. Looks like we can blame Dior for the lip area fail (the makeup artist used DiorAddict lip colour in Beige Negligee and DiorAddict Ultra Gloss in Jersey Pink... both too pale). Much of the rest is CoverGirl though! Foundation is Clean Liquid Makeup, blush is Simply Ageless and on the eyes it''s Smoky ShadowBlast.', '2010 SAG Awards: Drew Barrymore', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-sag-awards-drew-barrymore', '', '', '2010-01-25 09:44:22', '2010-01-25 13:44:22', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5799', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5803, 1, '2010-01-25 09:37:51', '2010-01-25 13:37:51', 'Unlike her <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/19/2010-golden-globe-awards-kate-hudson/" target="_blank">Ice Queen look at the Globes</a>, <strong>Kate Hudson</strong> opted instead for more bronzey makeup here—and I''m torn as to which look I like better. (Maybe neither. My favourite Kate is Hippie Kate, who is a bit more <em>au naturel </em>on the makeup side, and also wears her hair down and long, Boho dresses.)\n\nBut this is still nice. Well, maybe slightly too much bronzer, and her skin looks a tad dry. But otherwise, nice. Notice the hair. It''s good. All twisty and textured, like she was just at the beach and then loosely pinned it up. (You can fake the texture with a sea salt spray, like <a href="http://www.bumbleandbumble.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT72&amp;PRODUCT_ID=221" target="_blank">Bumble and Bumble''s Surf Spray</a>.', '2010 SAG Awards: Kate Hudson', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-sag-awards-kate-hudson', '', '', '2010-01-25 09:37:51', '2010-01-25 13:37:51', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5803', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5807, 1, '2010-01-25 09:26:50', '2010-01-25 13:26:50', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Penelope_Cruz_arrives_at_the_16th_Annual_Screen_Actors_Guild_Awards.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5806" title="Penelope_Cruz_arrives_at_the_16th_Annual_Screen_Actors_Guild_Awards" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Penelope_Cruz_arrives_at_the_16th_Annual_Screen_Actors_Guild_Awards.png" alt="" width="300" height="410" /></a>Another day, another awards show. On Saturday night, it was the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Awards, and here''s Miss <strong>Penélope Cruz</strong> looking simply incredible.\n\nLet me point out that side-swept hair (along with the side chignon) is a MAJOR red carpet trend this year. (Besides Penélope, Mariah Carey and Michelle Monaghan wore a version of this look too. But Penélope did it best, natch—with soft waves that don''t look too "done".)\n\nThings I also adore: the slightly 60s, black eyeliner-rimmed eyes, pinky gloss and gorgeous tone on tone highlights. WIN.', '2010 SAG Awards: Penélope Cruz', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-sag-awards-penelope-cruz', '', '', '2010-01-25 09:26:50', '2010-01-25 13:26:50', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5807', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5828, 1, '2010-01-26 09:24:33', '2010-01-26 13:24:33', 'I <a href="http://twitter.com/Beauty_Editor" target="_blank">twittered</a> about this the other day, but I think it deserves its own post here, too—<a href="http://usa.weleda.com/our-products/shop/skin-food.aspx" target="_blank">Weleda''s Skin Food</a> is, in a word, amazing. I had a bad cold last week, and the aftermath of running through an entire box of Kleenex in one day was a war zone in my nasal area. You know, red, flaky, tender skin. This little cream was a godsend and healed me in 24 hours.\n<p style="text-align: left;">I''m a big fan of all things Weleda, by the way (if you haven''t tried their <a href="http://usa.weleda.com/our-products/categories/deodorants.aspx" target="_blank">all-natural deodorant spray</a>, you really should invest in that too). I got to know the company for an <em>ELLE Canada </em>piece last year on "wildcrafted" beauty—i.e. companies that use exotic ingredients and in some cases, sustainable harvesting practices. Weleda is all about biodynamic farming—they don''t use any chemicals or pesticides, and even pick their crops at a certain time of day to ensure optimal nutritive benefits for your skin. (Yes, it really IS supposed to make a difference.) Love them!</p>', 'Editor&#039;s pick: Weleda Skin Food', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'editors-pick-weleda-skin-food', '', '', '2010-01-26 09:24:33', '2010-01-26 13:24:33', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5828', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(5833, 1, '2010-01-25 19:10:40', '2010-01-25 23:10:40', 'I''m not on board the <em>Glee</em> train, but for those of you who are—here''s <strong>Lea Michele</strong>. (Love this green dress with her hair colour.) Her makeup happens to be <a href="http://chantecaille.com/" target="_blank">Chantecaille</a>—a new brand at Holt Renfrew that''s worth checking out. (Read <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/03/chantecaille-at-holt-renfrew/" target="_blank">this post</a> for a bit of scoop on what it''s about.)\n\nHere''s the lowdown on this look:\n\n"I wanted to create an old Hollywood meets new Hollywood vibe....merge the classic starlet with a modern twist and have Lea channel a young, bronzed Ava Gardner. The color and cut of the dress were the main focus and I just wanted to compliment it and not overshadow it. Lea and I agreed that a glowy/shimmery look with a little smoky eye was the way to go."—Melanie Inglessis, makeup artist\n\nFind out the Chantecaille products she used after the jump.<!--more-->\n<ul>\n	<li>Nano Gold Energizing cream: "Prepare the skin with this moisturizing balm for an amazing/ illuminating base for the make up. Gives skin an instant all-over glow."</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>Super Lip sheer in Eclipse: "For a natural look, I dabbed the lip color with my ring finger in the middle of Lea''s mouth and asked her to blot her lips together…it’s a very natural way to deposit a color onto your lips."</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>La Baleine blanche, illuminating face powder: "Loosely apply the illuminating face powder after your foundation, and use a big fluffy brush and dust all over face. Be careful not to pick up too much product with your brush as you want to avoid blotchiness. It is always better to build up the product then having to take it down. Pay special attention to your cheekbones and browbones for that instant red carpet glamour!"</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>Cheek shade in Wind: "To keep the look fresh and young always apply a peachy color - just on the apple of the cheek, very lightly. It instantly brightens the face!"</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>Le Stylo in black: "A perfect way to apply a very thin liner by your top lash line, the velvet tip and the light texture make it really easy to apply. A good way to define your eyes without the "heavy" 60''s look…"</li>\n</ul>', 'How-to: Get Lea Michele&#039;s SAG Awards look', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-to-get-lea-micheles-sag-awards-look', '', '', '2010-01-25 19:10:40', '2010-01-25 23:10:40', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5833', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(5846, 1, '2010-01-27 11:01:27', '2010-01-27 15:01:27', '<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.palladiobeauty.com/" target="_blank">Palladio Beauty</a> sent me some of their makeup to try, and while I think the brand needs to do a bit more work in their positioning—the journalist in me is bothered that there doesn''t seem to be a particular niche they fill or story behind them—I thought they had some rather cool little products, especially for the (low) price points. (Okay, maybe THAT''S their positioning.)</p>\n(They also say their products are enriched with vitamins and herbs, but when the label also screams out "PARABENS!" I feel that message sort of gets lost... no?)\n\nMy favourites: the <a href="http://www.palladiobeauty.com/lipstain.html" target="_blank">Lip Ink</a>, a lip stain that could give CoverGirl''s version a run for its money; the <a href="http://www.palladiobeauty.com/eyeinks.html" target="_blank">Eye Ink </a>(notice a theme here?), a tiny but easy to apply felt-tip liquid liner; and the <a href="http://www.palladiobeauty.com/ricepaper.htm" target="_blank">Rice Paper Blotting Tissues</a>—just because the packaging is so adorable.\n\nThey didn''t send me Canadian prices, but everything I looked at on their website was under US$10. So if you''re on a budget—and unlike me, not bothered by the paraben thing—this line is worth a look. Lipstick Rules has a more detailed review <a href="http://www.lipstickrules.com/2009/08/expanding-my-makeup-horizon-palladio.html" target="_blank">here</a>.\n\nAvailable at Sally Beauty Supply stores across Canada—<a href="http://stores.sallybeauty.com/" target="_blank">see here for locations</a>.', 'Product review: Palladio Beauty', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'product-review-palladio-beauty', '', '', '2010-01-27 11:01:27', '2010-01-27 15:01:27', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5846', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(5860, 1, '2010-01-28 15:34:34', '2010-01-28 20:34:34', 'Why is it that anything Chanel sends down the runway—no matter how outrageous—always, ALWAYS manages to look SO RIGHT?\n\nCase in point: this ri-donk-ulous Minnie Mouse-style hairdo, no doubt achieved by winding copious amounts of fake hair into two gigantic buns. Notice the hair also has streaks of grey (or maybe it''s white). Is this a sign that maybe, just maybe, prematurely grey types will one day be able to rock those silver strands?\n\nOkay... maybe not. But I still love this! (Not for real life, understand... just fantasy fashion land.) The heavy bangs look really fresh—and see that fabulous dusty rose and grey frayed chiffon bow? I predict H&amp;M and/or Forever21 will have some version of it available in the next eight weeks.\n\nMakeup, of course, is totally covetable. The lipstick (shade name: Genial) won''t be out until summer, but reminds me of a less glossy version of the orangey-red lips at <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/08/first-look-prada-spring-10/" target="_blank">Prada for spring ''10</a>. Love the cool/warm contrast: warm lips, silvery lids.', 'First Look: Chanel Spring &#039;10 Couture', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-chanel-spring-10-couture', '', '', '2010-01-28 15:34:34', '2010-01-28 20:34:34', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5860', 0, 'post', '', 3);
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(5867, 1, '2010-01-28 15:56:23', '2010-01-28 19:56:23', 'I''m sure you''ve heard the buzz about 13-year-old fashion blogger Tavi. Now, just in case you weren''t already feeling inadequate, there''s 15-year-old Ava Anderson, beauty entrepreneur. The American teen has just launched her very own skincare line, called <a href="http://www.avaandersonnontoxic.com/default.aspx" target="_blank">Ava Anderson Non-Toxic</a>, which consists of a cleanser, toner, moisturizer, exfoliator, eye makeup remover and lip scrub (cosmetics are planned next!).\n\nI have to hand it to the girl—she''s taking a stand on something I was just chatting about with <em>FASHION</em>''s beauty ed yesterday: "greenwashing." The term refers to companies (and there are A LOT of them) trying to position themselves as "natural" and "organic," when in reality they''re still full of toxic chemicals. (HUGE pet peeve of mine because it''s both misleading and confusing for customers... and I think in the long run, detrimental for these brands.) Anyway, the inspiration for Ava''s line came about when she learned that some so-called natural ranges were in the greenwashing biz.\n\nSo (as the name suggests), she decided to create a completely non-toxic line—all her products score a zero on the Environmental Working Group''s <a href="http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/" target="_blank">Cosmetic Safety Database</a>.\n\nMy only hesitation with this company is that they seem to have some sort of Amway-style multi-level marketing thing going on. But it looks like you can order products from the site directly too <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">(and they ship to Canada)</span>. UPDATE: No word yet on Canadian shipping.\n\nWhat do you think of this 15-year-old beauty entrepreneur?', 'Move over, Tavi: 15-Year Old Ava Anderson launches Ava Anderson Non-Toxic', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'move-over-tavi-15-year-old-ava-anderson-launches-ava-anderson-non-toxic', '', '', '2010-01-28 15:56:23', '2010-01-28 19:56:23', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5867', 0, 'post', '', 12),
(5876, 1, '2010-01-29 09:15:55', '2010-01-29 14:15:55', 'Two celebs, two updos—but the effect couldn''t be more different. At the <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1244659/" target="_blank"><em>Extraordinary Measures</em></a> premiere in Hollywood, <strong>Keri Russell</strong> pulled her curls back into a loose, low-on-the-head bun. Add low-key earrings and makeup (love that shimmer on her cheeks) and the result? Effortless but chic.\n\n<strong>Jessica Simpson</strong>, on the other hand, was all about the backcombing, creating a giant 60s-style bouffant and side-parted bangs that fell over one eye. A little heavier on the makeup here, too—black-rimmed eyes and contoured cheeks. (The pouty lips add to the effect.)\n\nSo who wins? I''m with Keri on this one. Her look is younger, fresher and MUCH less contrived—it doesn''t seem like she tried too hard, and that''s attractive. Plus, I''ll always prefer a fresh face to a heavily made-up one. I really wish Jess would wear a bit less makeup on the red carpet—underneath all that warpaint she''s a gorgeous girl.\n\nWhat do you think? Do you prefer Keri''s or Jessica''s updo? Are you a <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0134247/" target="_blank"><em>Felicity</em></a> kind of gal or do you miss <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0380934/" target="_blank"><em>Newlyweds: Nick and Jessica</em></a>?', 'Keri Russell or Jessica Simpson: Who Wore the Updo Best?', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'keri-russell-or-jessica-simpson-who-wore-the-updo-best', '', '', '2010-01-29 09:15:55', '2010-01-29 14:15:55', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5876', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5883, 1, '2010-01-29 09:46:46', '2010-01-29 14:46:46', 'Does this say "spring" to you? More like Marilyn Manson, no?\n\nBut I won''t lie... I kinda dig this makeup from Givenchy''s spring couture show. Not that I''m recommending you go for the full glam-rock effect. (Maybe don''t bleach out your eyebrows, say.)\n\nStill, I think the braver among us could take a cue from this brighter twist on Goth makeup. Take the eyes, for example. This version is a bit sooty, but I''m loving the effect of the blue glitter on top of a standard-issue black smokey eye. Just clean this up a bit—do a less exaggerated smokey effect and just concentrate the glitter from lash line to crease—and you''ve got something different to wear out this Saturday night.\n\nUnless you''re basically flawless, I''m not sure us non-model types should wear such bright red lipstick with these eyes, although it looks great on the runway. Maybe wear them separately. I''m loving how many red lips we''re seeing for spring. It was getting boring for a while there with so many pink, peach and lavender glosses!', 'Sneak Peek: Givenchy Spring &#039;10 Couture', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sneak-peek-givenchy-spring-10-couture', '', '', '2010-01-29 09:46:46', '2010-01-29 14:46:46', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5883', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(5902, 1, '2010-02-05 11:10:45', '2010-02-05 15:10:45', 'In beauty circles, there''s been a lot of talk lately about moisturizers that don''t just provide short-term hydration—dozens of manufacturers are coming out with creams that help skin retain moisture OVER TIME<em></em>.\n\nSounds good, right? (Especially for us Canucks who are in dry skin hell right now.)\n\nOne of the newest examples of these extended-moisture products is <a href="http://www.sears.ca/product/estee-lauder-hydrationist-maximum-moisture-creme-for-dry-skin/A0003557870833394000" target="_blank">Estée Lauder''s Hydrationist Creme for Dry Skin</a> ($48), which I  can''t help but point out comes in a gorgeous blue and gold jar. (It''s also available in lotion, SPF 15 and normal/combination skin formats.) Besides the instant moisture boost, which lasts 24 hours, it strengthens the skin barrier—meaning you could ultimately end up needing LESS moisturizer over time. Neat, huh?\n\nThe other thing to remember is that dehydrated skin is more prone to signs of premature aging. (This is why pretty much every beauty company''s "studies" show decreases in wrinkles, etc., when testers use their products versus nothing at all.) Still—it''s worth remembering that dry skin accentuates wrinkles... so swap out your usual moisturizer for a richer one until, say, April.\n\n<em>Estée Lauder Hydrationist</em><em> ($48) is available now at Estée Lauder counters across Canada.</em>', 'Out Now: Estée Lauder Hydrationist', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-estee-lauder-hydrationist', '', '', '2010-02-05 11:10:45', '2010-02-05 15:10:45', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5902', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5914, 1, '2010-02-04 11:16:33', '2010-02-04 15:16:33', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/13/katy-perry-avril-lavigne-and-jenna-fischer-to-rep-proactiv/" target="_blank">I did a negative post on ProActiv</a> the other week because I''ve heard so many horror stories—and I think, in general, it''s just too harsh for many skin types. But this is also why I think <a href="http://www.skinid.ca//" target="_blank">Skin ID</a>, a brand new range of acne products from Neutrogena, could be a big hit.\n\nThe reason? It''s completely customized to your skin—in fact, you can''t even get your hands on the stuff in stores. What you do is visit <a href="http://www.skinid.ca//" target="_blank">skinid.ca</a> to complete a series of questions about your skin issues (as well as your lifestyle—that''s important too) and after running them through some super-complicated algorithms (developed with the help of dermatologists), it spits out a personalized product recommendation. Then they send you the three products (out of a possible 25 regimens) along with a bonus salicylic acid spot treatment and a travel bag.\n\nNot bad for $49.99. If you''re not happy with the results, they have a money-back guarantee. Bonus: you also get access to real dermatologists who will answer any acne questions you have within 72 hours.\n\nThis is such a cool concept, I can see it working for other skin (or even hair) issues as well. I love high-tech beauty! Visit <a href="http://www.skinid.ca//" target="_blank">skinid.ca</a> for more info.', 'Out now: Skin ID from Neutrogena', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-skin-id-from-neutrogena', '', '', '2010-02-04 11:16:33', '2010-02-04 15:16:33', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5914', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5936, 1, '2010-02-03 11:02:43', '2010-02-03 15:02:43', 'I''m completely obsessed with my hand sanitizer spray (<a href="http://www.seventeen.com/fashion/special/style-blog/burts-bees-hand-sanitizer" target="_blank">Burt''s Bees Aloe and Witch Hazel</a>, which, sadly, has been discontinued in Canada). So it''s a bit sloppy of me to have waited so long to try <a href="http://www.beautysoclean.com/products/cosmetic-sanitizer-wipes" target="_blank">Beauty So Clean''s Cosmetic Sanitizer Wipes</a> ($12.50 for 48), which are like hand sanitizers for your makeup.\n\nP&amp;G Beauty makeup pro Greg Wencel, whose <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/22/concealer-tips-from-covergirls-greg-wencel/" target="_blank">concealer tips</a> I shared the other day, got me thinking that I really must give <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/31/macgyver-beauty-the-concealer-on-the-go-trick/" target="_blank">my concealer</a>—along with the rest of my makeup—a wipe-down. (I''m guilty of sometimes dipping my fingers into the pot, which spreads bacteria and can''t be good for skin either... possibly even perpetuating a vicious concealer-requiring circle. Eek!) Anyway, these wipes, which are saturated with ethyl alcohol, lime oil and chamomile, were just the ticket—strong enough to kill any nasties, but gentle enough not to ruin the texture of the makeup. Beauty So Clean also makes a spray version, as well as a brush cleanser.\n\n<em>Available at The Bay and Murale stores across Canada or order online at beautysoclean.com.</em>', 'Product review: Beauty So Clean Cosmetic Sanitizer Wipes', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'product-review-beauty-so-clean-cosmetic-sanitizer-wipes', '', '', '2010-02-03 11:02:43', '2010-02-03 15:02:43', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5936', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5941, 1, '2010-02-03 11:11:52', '2010-02-03 15:11:52', 'Unless you''ve been hiding under a rock the past few years—or never set foot in Sephora, in which case why ARE you reading this blog?—you''re likely already aware of (and may even own) <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/" target="_blank">NARS</a>'' cult favourite, looks-good-on-everyone powder blush shade, Orgasm. It''s become so popular that NARS makes it in lip gloss, nail polish and solid cream blush ("The Multiple") versions.\n\nAnd now, it''s also an <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml;jsessionid=W0Q0QA3PPCHTOCV0KQRRHOQ?id=P254215&amp;categoryId=B10" target="_blank">Illuminator</a>—a genius little wonder product that makes your complexion look bright and luminous and all-around healthier. I think I actually like this product better than the blush, to be honest—I haven''t been using the latter for a while now as I''m not feeling the glittery bits anymore, at least for day. The Illuminator feels more current: I just dab a bit along my cheekbones (over top of my blush) and it blends in seamlessly to give a glowy, but not shiny, finish.\n\nIn other words—try this, you will love it.\n\nAvailable <span style="text-decoration: line-through;"></span>in March at Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.', 'Editor&#039;s pick: Nars Orgasm Illuminator', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'editors-pick-nars-orgasm-illuminator', '', '', '2010-02-03 11:11:52', '2010-02-03 15:11:52', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5941', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(5958, 1, '2010-02-02 13:17:44', '2010-02-02 17:17:44', 'I thought <strong>Carrie Underwood</strong> looked great—in her typical country and western way—<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/2010-peoples-choice-awards-carrie-underwood/" target="_blank">at the People''s Choice Awards</a> a few weeks back. But Sunday night, her hair just did NOT do it for me. (We''ll talk about makeup in a sec.) This is like an ''00s version of the "Rachel" cut, i.e. a heavy top layer with lots of under-cutting and curled inward to frame the face. It''s dated—maybe something you''d expect on a TV anchorwoman or politician. And I''ve already mentioned that I think her colour is slightly too blonde.\n\nAlso notice the heavy handedness of the makeup (particularly her too-matte complexion, heavy shadow and overdone brows). No, it''s not horrific, but when you look at someone like <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/2010-peoples-choice-awards-olivia-wilde/" target="_blank">Olivia Wilde</a> (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/2010-peoples-choice-awards-olivia-wilde/" target="_blank">at the People''s Choice Awards</a>, not <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/22/2010-golden-globe-awards-olivia-wilde/" target="_blank">the Globes</a>), you see a major difference. Also? Carrie and Olivia are about the same age (25, 26). But Carrie could easily pass for 10 years older. Shame.', '2010 Grammy Awards: Carrie Underwood', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-grammy-awards-carrie-underwood', '', '', '2010-02-02 13:17:44', '2010-02-02 17:17:44', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5958', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5961, 1, '2010-02-01 12:14:27', '2010-02-01 16:14:27', 'Seriously, <strong>Beyoncé</strong>? You''re wearing tinsel in your hair? Or are they silver beads attached to some kind of hairnet contraption? I had to zoom in real close in this photo, but I still can''t tell. But I remain seriously disturbed.\n\nNot to mention I''m also bothered by your eyebrows (too dark), hair colour (too blonde) and eyeshadow (not quite applied properly). What a shame, because you are, obviously, gorgeous. See? Even gorgeous people fail at beauty.\n\nThis is what happens when your mother is your stylist.', '2010 Grammy Awards: Beyoncé', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-grammy-awards-beyonce', '', '', '2010-02-01 12:14:27', '2010-02-01 16:14:27', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5961', 0, 'post', '', 5),
(5967, 1, '2010-02-02 12:49:21', '2010-02-02 16:49:21', '<strong>Jennifer Hudson</strong> is a beauty chameleon, always switching things up on us—and I love her for it. Tell me, does she ever look bad? No. (Of course, she''s got such a pretty face that she can pull off just about anything.)\n\nLoved this Grammys hair and makeup. It''s all about the glossy fuchsia lips taking centre stage—I liked that she kept everything else low-key, going for subtle cat eyes and a hint of silvery shadow on the lids. Normally I don''t recommend blunt-cut bangs for anyone with a rounder face shape (they tend to exaggerate the widest part of your face, so are best for long and narrow types), but I''m making an exception here. I think she looks cute as a button!', '2010 Grammy Awards: Jennifer Hudson', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-grammy-awards-jennifer-hudson', '', '', '2010-02-02 12:49:21', '2010-02-02 16:49:21', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5967', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5970, 1, '2010-02-01 12:01:45', '2010-02-01 16:01:45', '<strong>Katy Perry</strong> is a living, breathing cartoon. Isn''t she? Gorgeous girl, but sometimes I wonder if she isn''t made of plastic. But hey—it''s a look, and she works it. Last night the theme was Bettie Page meets Indian Princess, or something like that.\n\nNow, I will never, EVER recommend getting this haircut. I inadvertently had a version of this, thanks to a bang trim gone wrong, and it took me more than two years to grow it out. So if you''re thinking of it, buy some of those clip-in bangs before you commit. It''s a very hard haircut to pull off.\n\nI don''t recommend this makeup, either—although again, I can appreciate that it''s Katy''s signature style. I just think it''s way too heavy all around and contributes to that "plastic" appearance. But maybe that''s what she was going for. Or else, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/13/katy-perry-avril-lavigne-and-jenna-fischer-to-rep-proactiv/" target="_blank">as a new ProActiv spokesperson</a>, she''s done a good job covering up any signs that she needs the products.\n\n<strong>PS – Don’t forget to <a href="../2010/01/20/win-it-a-350-valentines-day-hair-makeover-from-sassoon/" target="_blank">click here</a> for a chance to win a $350 Valentine’s Day hair makeover from Sassoon Salon in Toronto!</strong>', '2010 Grammy Awards: Katy Perry', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-grammy-awards-katy-perry', '', '', '2010-02-01 12:01:45', '2010-02-01 16:01:45', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5970', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5973, 1, '2010-02-02 13:04:18', '2010-02-02 17:04:18', 'I''m used to seeing <strong>Kristen Bell</strong> looking more conservative, or maybe it''s just her straight-laced character in the previews for <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-jennifer-aniston/" target="_blank"><em>When In Rome</em></a>. Either way, it''s nice to see her get a bit more rock ''n roll here, at least with her hair. I''m really loving centre parts right now—possibly induced by too much exposure to <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/02/01/2010-grammy-awards-taylor-swift/" target="_blank">Taylor Swift</a>''s hair crutch, the sideswept bang. Kristen''s hair is fine and straight (a texture I am all too familiar with), so it looks like this was achieved with some kind of texturizing spray to get those slightly messy, piecey bits.\n\nI''m also loving the colour. In recent years, I''ve not been a fan of bleached blonde, but like I said <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-jennifer-aniston/" target="_blank">here</a>, it''s palatable because of the lowlights.', '2010 Grammy Awards: Kristen Bell', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-grammy-awards-kristen-bell', '', '', '2010-02-02 13:04:18', '2010-02-02 17:04:18', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5973', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5976, 1, '2010-02-01 11:45:48', '2010-02-01 15:45:48', 'As you may know, I''m fairly conservative in my beauty choices. I don''t wear much makeup, prefer pink—not green or blue—on my nails, and after some poorly-advised hair colour experimentation, I''ve returned to my signature "bronde" (a sort of nothing in-between hue that''s close to my natural mousy brown). This is why I just don''t "get" <strong>Lady Gaga</strong>. But then, it would be REALLY boring if everyone followed my <em>au naturel</em> take on beauty.\n\nSo let''s see if we can break this down. We''ve got some candy-pink lips, exaggerated brows, grey eyeshadow and what looks like a canary yellow wig. Could you do any of these elements alone? Yes—at least the first three, worn with fresh skin and not much other makeup. Skip the wig though—that''s just WRONG.', '2010 Grammy Awards: Lady Gaga', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-grammy-awards-lady-gaga', '', '', '2010-02-01 11:45:48', '2010-02-01 15:45:48', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5976', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(5982, 1, '2010-02-01 11:28:13', '2010-02-01 15:28:13', 'Last time we saw <strong>Nicole Kidman</strong>, I was raving about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-nicole-kidman/" target="_blank">her very on-trend side chignon</a>. (Commenter Britt, however, pointed out some errant blush on her chin, which I think was actually a sunburn.) Thankfully, I couldn''t detect any signs of a beauty fail last night. In fact, I''m really loving this softer, curlier updo. It''s kind of like Old Nicole—you know, back when she was with Tom and she''d wear her hair in those wild auburn curls? (Not to be mistaken with the Old Nicole of more recent vintage, which saw her adopt some very aging beauty habits, such as borderline grey-blonde hair, a Botox addiction and a disturbingly plumped upper lip.)\n\nAnyway, I really love this colour and style. And her makeup''s great too. As you get older, less is definitely more—I love that Nicole knows enough not to shellack on her makeup a la <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/02/01/2010-grammy-awards-miley-cyrus/" target="_blank">Miley Cyrus</a>.\n\n<strong></strong>', '2010 Grammy Awards: Nicole Kidman', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-grammy-awards-nicole-kidman', '', '', '2010-02-01 11:28:13', '2010-02-01 15:28:13', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5982', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(5985, 1, '2010-02-01 11:39:45', '2010-02-01 15:39:45', '<strong>Rihanna</strong> went very Snow Queen last night—a trend we saw on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/19/2010-golden-globe-awards-kate-hudson/" target="_blank">Kate Hudson at the Golden Globes</a>. But of course, it''s MUCH more exaggerated here, as RiRi is wont to do. I love it though—particularly because the silvery white shadow is not just over, but also under the eyes. It makes a beautiful contrast with her skin tone... and those mega-long false lashes, although not advisable for the street, look great.\n\nNot sure about the hair—great colour, but are the sides of her head shaved? Yikes!', '2010 Grammy Awards: Rihanna', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-grammy-awards-rihanna', '', '', '2010-02-01 11:39:45', '2010-02-01 15:39:45', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5985', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5988, 1, '2010-02-01 11:52:01', '2010-02-01 15:52:01', 'Are you bored with <strong>Taylor Swift</strong>? I am. Incredibly, terribly bored. It''s not that she doesn''t look pretty—she does. In fact, I LOVE this hair and makeup. Matte porcelain skin, black liquid liner on the upper lash line, false lashes and ruby-red lips. Oh, and she really knows how to work with  her curly hair—usually parted on the side and with a bit of a bang sweeping across the forehead.\n\nBut is it just me or is it always the SAME? Every single time I see this girl, it''s a variation on the above. Just once, I wish she''d straighten her hair, part it in the centre, wear it in a ponytail—or all three. And wouldn''t you love to see her with less makeup? Maybe some nude gloss, a bit of bronzer, some light, shimmery shadow and no falsies?\n\nWhat do you think? Or am I being too hard on poor old Taylor?', '2010 Grammy Awards: Taylor Swift', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-grammy-awards-taylor-swift', '', '', '2010-02-01 11:52:01', '2010-02-01 15:52:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5988', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(5991, 1, '2010-02-01 11:13:57', '2010-02-01 15:13:57', 'Okay, I''ll admit it: I am a secret <strong>Miley Cyrus</strong> fan. No, not of Miley Cyrus THE PERSON—please, give me a little credit. But her songs. Come on, admit it: haven''t you sung along to "Party in the USA" or "The Climb"?\n\nAnyhoo—now that THAT''s out of the way, let''s check out her look at the Grammys last night. Gorgeous hair colour, no? This is what I dream of replicating, but never really succeed at. It really brings out her blue eyes.\n\nBut the makeup? No. Not on a 17-year-old. It''s pretty, but it''s too mature. Maybe some 17-year-old Eastern European model could pull this off, but it just doesn''t go with Miley''s baby face. I''d prefer less eyeshadow, no false lashes, more blush and a warmer, berry-toned lip. I mean, GAWD—when you''re a teenager,  you should REVEL in the fact that you barely even REQUIRE makeup. Yes?', '2010 Grammy Awards: Miley Cyrus', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', '2010-grammy-awards-miley-cyrus', '', '', '2010-02-01 11:13:57', '2010-02-01 15:13:57', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5991', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(6029, 1, '2010-02-02 20:07:20', '2010-02-03 00:07:20', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Beauty-Basket.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6030" title="Beauty Basket" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Beauty-Basket-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>\n\n<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered! </strong>\n\nOkay, so I lied. I <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/20/win-it-a-350-valentines-day-hair-makeover-from-sassoon/" target="_blank">told you</a> guys that in 2010 I was only going to do contests that are exclusive to this site... but I just couldn''t pass this one up. <a href="http://fashionmagazine.com/" target="_blank">FASHION Magazine</a> asked a few of their favourite bloggers—including <em>moi</em>, how nice!—to help spread the word about their <a href="http://fashionmagazine.com/beautyawards" target="_blank">8th Annual Readers'' Choice Beauty Awards</a>.\n\nIf you haven''t seen FASHION''s February issue yet, go pick it up on newsstands until Feb. 8th—there''s a 9-page spread all about the beauty products voted as winners by FASHION''s readers and beauty editors. (Or you can check out <a href="http://fashionmagazine.com/beautyawards" target="_blank">fashionmagazine.com/beautyawards</a>.)\n\nNow the best part: I''ve got one ENORMOUS basket of beauty loot—$500 worth of loot—to give away to one lucky reader. (See why I didn''t want you to miss this? Yo, check out the photo. That''s a whole lotta product... including some Chanel!)\n\nEnter to win after the jump!<!--more-->\n<p class="alert"><strong>HOW TO WIN: Sign up for BeautyEditor.ca’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="http://beautyeditor.ca/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/2010/02/02/win-it-a-500-beauty-basket-from-fashion-magazine/" 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 February 15th.</strong></p>\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/5EFR6IQ8P5"></script>', 'Win it: A $500 beauty basket from FASHION Magazine!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'win-it-a-500-beauty-basket-from-fashion-magazine', '', '', '2010-02-02 20:07:20', '2010-02-03 00:07:20', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6029', 0, 'post', '', 5),
(6062, 1, '2010-02-04 14:36:59', '2010-02-04 18:36:59', 'In the past couple of months, there''s been a flurry of stories (see <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/style/trends-deconstructed-grey-hair/article1440686/" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/beauty/article6948640.ece" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://www.stylelist.com/2010/02/01/gray-hair-is-having-its-moment-it-can-even-get-you-a-date/" target="_blank">here</a>) about grey hair—not hiding it, but wearing it DELIBERATELY. I flirted with the idea of doing a piece on this back in my <em>ELLE Canada</em> days, so it''s not all that new of a concept, although it''s certainly picking up speed, with all the faces above recently sporting a version of the trend.\n\nClockwise, from top left: <strong>Kate Moss</strong>, whose dalliance with "greylights" only lasted 24 hours (she''s now gone blonde again); <strong>Pink,</strong> who went uber-platinum for the Grammys; socialite <strong>Pixie Geldof</strong>, whose grey came about from a bleach job gone wrong; <strong>Helen Mirren</strong>, who sets the gold—or should we say silver—standard on aging gracefully; a grey-haired model at <strong>Gareth Pugh</strong>''s spring 2010 show; and 13-year-old fashion blogger <strong>Tavi Gevinson</strong>, who recently sported a blue-grey rinse.\n\nOh, and in case you missed my post, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/28/first-look-chanel-spring-10-couture/" target="_blank">Chanel''s spring couture show</a> had grey-haired models too.\n\nFashion never fails to surprise, does it? I don''t know about you, but I''m not about to adopt this trend for real life. Not even Kate Moss can pull it off, and that''s saying something. (Plus, as gorgeous as Helen Mirren is, I still think swapping blonde for grey is the best anti-aging trick in the book.)\n\nWhat do you think of the grey hair trend?', 'Trend alert: Grey hair', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'trend-alert-grey-hair', '', '', '2010-02-04 14:36:59', '2010-02-04 18:36:59', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6062', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(5882, 1, '2010-02-10 08:07:00', '2010-02-10 12:07:00', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/MAC-Tabloid-Beauty-Collection.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6156" title="MAC-Tabloid-Beauty-Collection" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/MAC-Tabloid-Beauty-Collection.jpg" alt="" width="360" height="255" /></a><a href="http://www.maccosmetics.ca/index.tmpl?ngextredir=1" target="_blank">M.A.C</a> is kind of killing it this year. First we heard about the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/11/sneak-peek-m-a-c-give-me-liberty-of-london-collection/" target="_blank">Give Me Liberty of London collection</a> (due out in April), and now there''s <strong>Tabloid Beauty</strong>—a line of high-definition makeup for regular folks, launching in Canada in March.\n\nWhat''s high-definition makeup, you say? It''s makeup designed to withstand the imperfection-magnifying powers of HD technology, giving you a flawless finish while still looking natural. And unlike M.A.C''s previous high-def collections, which were geared more toward makeup artists, this one is dead easy to use—no airbrushing required.\n\nThe line includes not one, but two of that essential high-def product, the primer. One fills in fine lines, while the other reduces the appearance of pores. The rest of the collection is filled out with mascara and long-wearing liner and lip colour. All encased in cheeky comic book-style packaging.\n\nPrediction: This one''s a winner.\n\n<em>Available starting Feb. 18th at M.A.C counters across Canada.</em>\n\n<strong>PS – Don’t forget to <a href="../2010/02/02/win-it-a-500-beauty-basket-from-fashion-magazine/" target="_blank">click here</a> for a chance to win a $500 beauty basket filled with the winning products from FASHION Magazine’s 8th Annual Readers’ Choice Beauty Awards!</strong>', 'Sneak peek: M.A.C Tabloid Beauty collection', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sneak-peek-m-a-c-tabloid-beauty-collection', '', '', '2010-02-10 08:07:00', '2010-02-10 12:07:00', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5882', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5890, 1, '2010-02-08 10:35:43', '2010-02-08 14:35:43', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/vasanti_tinted_lip_balm.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5891" title="vasanti_tinted_lip_balm" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/vasanti_tinted_lip_balm.jpg" alt="" width="148" height="300" /></a> Canadian makeup line <a href="http://www.vasanticosmetics.ca/can/" target="_blank">Vasanti Cosmetics</a> recently became available at Shoppers and Rexall locations—you may have spotted its swank blue and red packaging or read about it over at <a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a> or the now-on-hiatus <a href="http://www.sugarshockbeauty.com/" target="_blank">Sugarshock</a>.\n\nWhy should you care? Well, I was intrigued by the brand''s initial concept of catering to women with South Asian or other yellow-based skintones (it was, after all, founded a decade ago by three Canucks of South Asian descent). But now they''ve re-launched with options for every ethnicity, so I just had to put a few products to the test.\n\nOn the subject of skin stuff, I tried the <a href="http://www.vasanticosmetics.ca/us/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=9&amp;Manufacturer=2&amp;Vendor=3" target="_blank">Face Base Powder Foundation</a>—and even on my not-very-yellowish Scottish skin, the colour was flattering and natural-looking. But I have to warn you—I''m only suggesting it for oily skin types. On me it was way too drying... maybe I''ll revisit in the summer.  I''d give a miss to their concealer option, the <a href="http://www.vasanticosmetics.ca/us/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=26&amp;Manufacturer=2&amp;Vendor=3" target="_blank">Liquid Cover-Up</a>, which offers both too much liquid and not enough covering-up (and was also very, very yellow on me).\n\nThey have some cute colour options, especially the <a href="http://www.vasanticosmetics.ca/us/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=4&amp;Manufacturer=2&amp;Vendor=3" target="_blank">Tinted Lipbalm</a>, which SugarShock <a href="http://www.sugarshockbeauty.com/2009/09/lip-service-vasanti-cosmetics-tinted.html" target="_blank">also sang the praises of</a>. The <a href="http://www.vasanticosmetics.ca/us/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=38&amp;Manufacturer=2&amp;Vendor=3" target="_blank">Gel Lip &amp; Cheek Stains</a> are also pretty, but use them on your lips only—despite their claims, they''re annoyingly not very spreadable on your cheeks, so you could end up with patchy bits.\n\nSkip the <a href="http://www.vasanticosmetics.ca/can/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=12&amp;Manufacturer=2&amp;Vendor=3" target="_blank">Lipshine</a> lip gloss (non-sticky but too goopy) and the loose <a href="http://www.vasanticosmetics.ca/us/SearchResult.aspx?CategoryID=1&amp;Manufacturer=2&amp;Vendor=3" target="_blank">Shimmer Powders</a> (nothing against Vasanti here <em>per se</em>, but I just don''t get the point of them, and there wasn''t enough pigment to make them work as eye shadows).\n\n<em>Available at select Shoppers Drug Mart and Rexall Pharma Plus locations and online at amazon.com and vasanticosmetics.com.</em>', 'Review: Vasanti Cosmetics', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'review-vasanti-cosmetics', '', '', '2010-02-08 10:35:43', '2010-02-08 14:35:43', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5890', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(5907, 1, '2010-02-09 06:36:07', '2010-02-09 10:36:07', '<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.rocskincare.ca/" target="_blank">RoC</a> pretty much dominates the retinol category at the drugstore level—retinol being the weaker, over-the-counter version of tretinoin (Retin-A). <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/14/skincare-must-have-the-single-ingredient-all-derms-love/" target="_blank">Every derm I speak to</a> still considers retinoids to be the gold standard in anti-aging, so if you can''t tolerate prescription versions, RoC''s new line, <a href="http://well.ca/products/roc-retin-ox-wrinkle-correxion_22349.html?affid=BEAUTY" target="_blank">Retin-Ox Wrinkle Correction</a>, could be a good option.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Besides the retinol—which as you may know, accelerates skin cell turnover and stimulates collagen and elastin production—it contains two other anti-aging powerhouse ingredients:  hyaluronic acid, which holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water and helps plump skin from within, and peptides (the newest darlings of the anti-aging world), which stimulate collagen production and repair.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"></p>\nQuite a big anti-aging punch here for a drugstore line. It''s available in a day cream, night cream, serum and eye cream.\n\n<em>Priced from $36-50 and available now at drugstores across Canada.</em>', 'Out Now: RoC Retin-Ox Wrinkle Correxion Line', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-roc-retin-ox-wrinkle-correxion-line', '', '', '2010-02-09 06:36:07', '2010-02-09 10:36:07', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5907', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(5921, 1, '2010-02-05 11:14:40', '2010-02-05 15:14:40', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Quo-Spring-2010.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-5922" title="Quo Spring 2010" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Quo-Spring-2010.png" alt="" width="300" height="406" /></a>As much as I adore Shoppers Drug Mart—a.k.a. the female Canadian Tire—I feel like I haven''t given <a href="http://shoppersdrugmart.ca/english/beauty/products/quo_cosmetics/index.html" target="_blank">Quo</a>, its house brand of cosmetics, much love over the years. Not for any particular reason, mind you—more because other, more glamorous brands with names like Dior, Chanel and YSL were screaming for my attention.\n\nBut honestly? Quo has some pretty innovative stuff on offer. (And the photo at left really doesn''t do them justice.) In their spring collection, the Jumbo Lip-Gloss Sticks ($12) and Jumbo Eyeshadows ($12) are really fun to apply, and the colours go on very sheer and subtle. (What I''m trying to say is: they don''t feel cheap.)\n\nI''m also a big, big fan of the BFF Super Shaper Eye Wand ($15), which is a dual-ended liner and shadow that would be perfect for travel. (The liner is thicker and more angled than any I''ve seen before, so it''s dead easy to apply. And the shadow is self-dispensing and not messy at all.) I''m not sure why it''s got BFF in the name, but I''m making it MY new BFF. They didn''t send me the All-Over Colour Stick (pictured), but I imagine it''s similarly clever.\n\nAlso: the quad in this pic is the Renaissance Eye Quad ($20), which is WAY nicer in person. (Really cute case. Trust.)\n\n<em>Available in March at Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores across Canada.</em>', 'Sneak peek: Quo Spring 2010 Makeup', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sneak-peek-quo-spring-2010-makeup', '', '', '2010-02-05 11:14:40', '2010-02-05 15:14:40', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5921', 0, 'post', '', 6),
(5928, 1, '2010-02-09 06:41:25', '2010-02-09 10:41:25', 'At Loblaws the other night, I saw a display for <a href="http://www.aveeno.ca/en/" target="_blank">Aveeno</a>''s new hair care line, <a href="http://www.walmart.ca/Canada-FeaturedPage.jsp?selection=listingDetails&amp;assetId=61915&amp;imageId=87271&amp;departmentId=144&amp;categoryId=407&amp;tabId=9" target="_blank">Positively Nourishing</a>, and realized I hadn''t given it a test drive yet. At the media launch back in November, there was so much talk about it being great for damaged hair (which mine, thankfully, is not—anymore) that I figured it would be way too heavy for my fine, straight hair.\n\nBut what the heck—I gave it a shot anyway and was really, really surprised. Normally I need to shampoo every other day, and depending on the products I use, my second-day hair sometimes doesn''t hold up too well. These products (I used the Volumize ones) didn''t weigh my hair down at all, even though it made my locks feel nice and soft. (Sometimes volumizing products can dry you out a bit—I have to admit that my beloved <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/04/22/editors-pick-tresemme-24-hour-body-shampoo/" target="_blank">TRESemmé 24 Hour Body</a> does that, so I don''t use it too often.)\n\nAnyway, if you''re in the market for a value-priced shampoo and conditioner, you could do worse than this line.\n\n<em>Priced at $8.99 each and available at food, drug and mass merchandisers across Canada.</em>', 'Product review: Aveeno Positively Nourishing Hair Care Collection', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'product-review-aveeno-positively-nourishing-hair-care-collection', '', '', '2010-02-09 06:41:25', '2010-02-09 10:41:25', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=5928', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(6093, 1, '2010-02-08 12:21:05', '2010-02-08 16:21:05', 'Did you know that some beauty companies devote as much attention to creating the right scent for their skincare products as they do with actual perfumes? It''s true (yes, I did a story on this a year or so back), and has to do with the whole user experience. Apparently if you don''t like the scent of your moisturizer, you''re less likely to use it—or buy it again. Groundbreaking, I know.\n\nEssentielles, <a href="http://www.vichy.com/" target="_blank">Vichy</a>''s latest skincare range for face and body, is based on rose polyphenols and has an addictive smell that''s reminding me of my fave floral fragrance, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/29/fall-fragrances-part-one-the-latest-spicy-woody-sexy-scents/" target="_blank">Guerlain Idylle</a>. Seriously. And if that''s not reason enough to check it out, consider that rose is really good for your skin: it''s hydrating, an antioxidant and <strong>particularly soothing for sensitive skin</strong>.\n\nRose is also normally crazy expensive, so I think this line (priced from $12-$20) is really good value. There''s a shower gel, body cream, facial cleanser and two types of moisturizers (a rich cream and light emulsion).\n\n<em>Available now at drugstores across Canada.</em>', 'New help for sensitive skin: Vichy Essentielles', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-help-for-sensitive-skin-vichy-essentielles', '', '', '2010-02-08 12:21:05', '2010-02-08 16:21:05', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6093', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6118, 1, '2010-02-09 08:19:36', '2010-02-09 13:19:36', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jessica-alba-valentines-day-premiere.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6119" title="jessica-alba-valentines-day-premiere" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jessica-alba-valentines-day-premiere.png" alt="" width="330" height="366" /></a>At this week''s Hollywood premiere of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0817230/" target="_blank"><em>Valentine''s Day</em></a>—a chick flick I''ll happily admit to wanting to see—<strong>Jessica Alba</strong> debuted a new hairstyle: a tousled bob. It''s also a darker hue than we''re used to on Jess (she first showed off this colour <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/2010-peoples-choice-awards-jessica-alba/" target="_blank">at the People''s Choice Awards</a> last month).\n\nDo we like this? I think so. It''s nice to see celebs switching it up instead of sticking with the same past-the-shoulder style. And I think this will be surprisingly versatile with the long bangs. I can''t wait to see her wear it stick-straight and glossy.\n\nWhat do you think of Jessica''s new ''do? Are you going to see <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0817230/" target="_blank"><em>Valentine''s Day</em></a>?', 'Jessica Alba Debuts a New &#039;Do', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'jessica-alba-debuts-a-new-do', '', '', '2010-02-09 08:19:36', '2010-02-09 13:19:36', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6118', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(6131, 1, '2010-02-09 08:51:53', '2010-02-09 13:51:53', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kate-gosselin-shorter-hair.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6132" title="kate-gosselin-shorter-hair" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kate-gosselin-shorter-hair.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="400" /></a>Without the help of good lighting, a wind machine and an army of photo-retouching specialists at <em>People</em> magazine, <strong>Kate Gosselin</strong>''s hair is, well, not something Ted Gibson should be crowing about. I was willing to give her (and him) the benefit of the doubt when I first saw <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/breaking-news-kate-gosselin-gets-a-new-do/" target="_blank">the extensions on the cover of <em>People</em> last month</a>, but now, I''m sorry to say, Kate is squarely back in Bad Hair Town. Ted lopped off several inches to get this shoulder-length style, but unfortunately it looks like the "haircuts" I used to give my Barbies when I was 7. Sorry Ted—I love you and all, but this isn''t working for me.\n\nAMIRITE? Or is just the pissy expression that seems permanently etched into her face?', 'Kate Gosselin Goes Shoulder-Length', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'kate-gosselin-goes-shoulder-length', '', '', '2010-02-09 08:51:53', '2010-02-09 13:51:53', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6131', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(6139, 1, '2010-02-09 14:05:48', '2010-02-09 18:05:48', '<p style="text-align: left;">Well whaddya know—it''s a day for celebrity hair changes! Or maybe, I have a big deadline (or three) and I''m procrastinating having to start writing. So much easier to blog, <em>non</em>?</p>\nOn that note, just came across this pic of Miss <strong>Drew Barrymore</strong> with some brand new hair extensions. I love the longer length on her (fits in so well with her hippie vibe) BUT they do look a bit mismatched, colour-wise.\n\n<script src="http://static.polldaddy.com/p/2674991.js" type="text/javascript"></script>\n<noscript>\n<a href="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/2674991/">What do you think of Drew Barrymore''s new hair extensions?</a><span style="font-size:9px;"><a href="http://www.polldaddy.com">survey software</a></span>\n</noscript>', 'Love It or hate It: Drew Barrymore&#039;s hair extensions', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'love-it-or-hate-it-drew-barrymores-hair-extensions', '', '', '2010-02-09 14:05:48', '2010-02-09 18:05:48', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6139', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6163, 1, '2010-02-11 09:40:20', '2010-02-11 13:40:20', '<p style="text-align: left;">I''m in the middle of several big writing deadlines (eek!) so until I finish, I''m leaving you with this—my favourite in a series of new "manmercials" from Old Spice.</p>\n\n<p style="text-align: center;"><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="560" height="340" 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/owGykVbfgUE&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="340" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/owGykVbfgUE&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>', 'The Man Your Man Could Smell Like', '<p style="text-align: left;">I''m in the middle of several big writing deadlines (eek!) so until I finish, I''m leaving you with this—my favourite in a series of new "manmercials" from Old Spice.</p>', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-man-your-man-could-smell-like', '', '', '2010-02-11 09:40:20', '2010-02-11 13:40:20', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6163', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(6170, 1, '2010-02-11 18:37:32', '2010-02-11 22:37:32', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/alexander-mcqueen.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6171" title="alexander-mcqueen" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/alexander-mcqueen.jpg" alt="" width="336" height="471" /></a> I''m sure you''ve heard the news by now, but more details are <a href="http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/fashion/article7024163.ece" target="_blank">here</a>. McQueen''s office released this statement:\n\n"On behalf of Lee McQueen''s family, Alexander McQueen today announces the tragic news that Lee McQueen, the founder and designer of the Alexander McQueen brand has been found dead at his home. At this stage it is inappropriate to comment on this tragic news beyond saying that we are devastated and are sharing a sense of shock and grief with Lee''s family. Lee''s family has asked for privacy in order to come to terms with this terrible news and we hope the media will respect this."\n\nRest in peace, Alexander.', 'R.I.P., Alexander McQueen', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'r-i-p-alexander-mcqueen', '', '', '2010-02-11 18:37:32', '2010-02-11 22:37:32', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6170', 0, 'post', '', 2);
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(6184, 1, '2010-02-11 19:17:57', '2010-02-11 23:17:57', '<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>UPDATE: For anyone reading this who is struggling with acne, please head over to <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/09/02/the-single-best-product-evah-for-your-skin-is-not-in-fact-an-actual-skincare-product/">my post about the best skincare product EVAH</a>—it''s amazing for clearing up blemishes (and more of a long-term solution than the Zeno). </strong></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Last month, we heard about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/13/katy-perry-avril-lavigne-and-jenna-fischer-to-rep-proactiv/" target="_blank">Katy Perry, Avril Lavigne and Jenna Fischer repping the acne line ProActiv</a>. Today, <a href="http://myzeno.com/" target="_blank">Zeno</a> announced that <a href="http://www.mtv.ca/tvshows/the-city/index.jhtml" target="_blank"><em>The City</em></a> star Whitney Port will star in a US$15 million ad campaign to promote Hot Spot, their thermal blemish-clearing device. AS IF that girl''s got acne. Just sayin''...</p>\nThe Zeno gadget, however, is pretty clever. What it does is heat up when you hold it on a pimple (you need to hold it there for 2.5 minutes) in order to destroy the acne-causing bacteria. They claim that if you do two to three treatments over 24 hours at the first sign of a pimple, 90 percent of blemishes will disappear or fade in one day! (It''s also available in <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/04/30/zeno-cold-sore-treatment-device/" target="_blank">a cold sore version</a>.) The other cool thing about Hot Spot—which is different from the version I was sent a few years back when the company first launched—is that it''s able to read the temperature of your skin in order to emit just the right amount of heat. Neat!\n\nAs usual, no word yet on whether this will be available in Canada. But in the meantime, tell me what you think of Zeno—if you''ve used it. I always forget to use mine. Does it work for you?', 'Whitney Port is the new face of Zeno Acne Device', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whitney-port-is-the-new-face-of-zeno-acne-device', '', '', '2010-02-11 19:17:57', '2010-02-11 23:17:57', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6184', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(6193, 1, '2010-02-12 13:40:01', '2010-02-12 17:40:01', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/erin-wasson-x-rvca-fall-2010-beauty.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6196" title="erin-wasson-x-rvca-fall-2010-beauty" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/erin-wasson-x-rvca-fall-2010-beauty.png" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></a>\n\nThe first pic I saw of this show was of the model on the left, and I thought, "Pretty." THEN I saw the model on the right and changed my mind. As if the single, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/15/first-look-crazy-brows-slightly-less-crazy-hair-at-alexander-wang/" target="_blank">Alexander Wang Spring 2010</a>-esque eyebrow weren''t enough, these girls also have a swipe of dark eyeliner under their bottom lips (although you can''t see it very well in these shots). Oh, and some models had crimped hair, too.\n\nSo what can we take from this? I say the following: 1), that full brows are still hot, 2) that lining just your bottom lip (in LIP liner, please) can actually make your mouth look fuller, and 3) that a bit of crimping in the under-layers of your hair can give it body—if you dare. The rest of the makeup is actually quite pretty—I love the shading on the eyes.\n\n<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Photos: Style.com</em></span>\n\n<strong>PS – Don’t forget to <a href="../2010/02/02/win-it-a-500-beauty-basket-from-fashion-magazine/" target="_blank">click here</a> for a chance to win a $500 beauty basket filled with the winning products from FASHION Magazine’s 8th Annual Readers’ Choice Beauty Awards!</strong>', 'Fall 2010 New York Fashion Week: Erin Wasson x RVCA', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fall-2010-new-york-fashion-week-erin-wasson-x-rvca', '', '', '2010-02-12 13:40:01', '2010-02-12 17:40:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6193', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6201, 1, '2010-02-12 14:00:22', '2010-02-12 18:00:22', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ryan-reynolds-hugo-boss-fragrance.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6203" title="ryan-reynolds-hugo-boss-fragrance" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ryan-reynolds-hugo-boss-fragrance.png" alt="" width="280" height="280" /></a><a href="http://www.wwd.com/beauty-industry-news/actor-ryan-reynolds-tapped-by-hugo-boss-2459601?src=nl/mornReport/20100212&amp;browsets=750786827566" target="_blank"><em>WWD</em></a> reports today that our very own <strong>Ryan Reynolds</strong> will star in the ad campaign for a new <a href="http://www.hugoboss.com/main.php?cid=zz&amp;lan=en&amp;from=hbcomOpener&amp;gotoURL=boss-black-man-fragrances_en_dsl" target="_blank">Hugo Boss</a> men''s fragrance, called Boss. No word yet on when it will hit stores.\n\nAre we happy about this? Maybe not if you read <a href="http://www.laineygossip.com/Ryan_Reynolds_walking_hand_in_hand_with_Scarlett_Johansson_in_New_York.aspx?CatID=0&amp;CelID=20011" target="_blank">Lainey</a>... her name for Ryan Reynolds is "Crusty." Ha! More <a href="http://www.laineygossip.com/Ryan_Reynolds_walking_hand_in_hand_with_Scarlett_Johansson_in_New_York.aspx?CatID=0&amp;CelID=20011" target="_blank">here</a>.\n\n<strong>PS – Don’t forget to <a href="../2010/02/02/win-it-a-500-beauty-basket-from-fashion-magazine/" target="_blank">click here</a> for a chance to win a $500 beauty basket filled with the winning products from FASHION Magazine’s 8th Annual Readers’ Choice Beauty Awards!</strong>', 'Ryan Reynolds is the new face of Hugo Boss', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'ryan-reynolds-is-the-new-face-of-hugo-boss', '', '', '2010-02-12 14:00:22', '2010-02-12 18:00:22', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6201', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(6211, 1, '2010-02-16 10:34:47', '2010-02-16 14:34:47', 'What a family: twin sisters Jean and Jane Ford founded <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/home.html" target="_blank">Benefit</a> in the late 1970s, and now, Jean''s daughters, Annie and Maggie Ford Danielson, work for the company as makeup trend artists and brand authorities. (In fact, according to <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/online/style/2009/07/benefit.html" target="_blank">this</a> <em>Vanity Fair</em> article, they came up with the concepts for Benefit''s most recent fragrance launch, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/26/benefit-crescent-row-collection/" target="_blank">Crescent Row</a>.) Aren''t they gorgeous?\n\nThis weekend—if you''ll be in Toronto, that is—you can meet Annie and Maggie at Sephora. They''ll be here to launch <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/first-look-benefit-stay-dont-stray-stay-put-primer-for-concealers-and-eyeshadows/" target="_blank">Stay Don''t Stray</a>, their new eye primer (read my review <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/first-look-benefit-stay-dont-stray-stay-put-primer-for-concealers-and-eyeshadows/" target="_blank">here</a>) and you can book a complimentary demo on how to use it.\n\n<strong>Where:</strong> Sephora at the Toronto Eaton Centre\n\n<strong>When:</strong> Friday, February 19th from 1pm - 7pm and Saturday, February 20th from noon to 6pm', 'Meet Benefit&#039;s Makeup Trend Artists in Toronto', 'What a family: twin sisters Jean and Jane Ford founded <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/home.html" target="_blank">Benefit</a> in the late 1970s, and now, Jean''s daughters, Annie and Maggie Ford Danielson, work for the company as makeup trend artists and brand authorities. (In fact, according to <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/online/style/2009/07/benefit.html" target="_blank">this</a> <em>Vanity Fair</em> article, they came up with the concepts for Benefit''s most recent fragrance launch, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/26/benefit-crescent-row-collection/" target="_blank">Crescent Row</a>.) Aren''t they gorgeous?', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'meet-benefits-makeup-trend-artists-in-toronto', '', '', '2010-02-16 10:34:47', '2010-02-16 14:34:47', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6211', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6216, 1, '2010-02-16 12:37:43', '2010-02-16 16:37:43', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>\n\nWe all wear body lotion, right? (I hope?) Well, here''s an easy way your next purchase of it can support the <a href="http://www.starlightcanada.org/" target="_blank">Starlight Children''s Foundation</a>—a non-profit organization that helps seriously ill kids and their families through entertainment, education and family activities—at the same time. <a href="http://snowangel.curel.ca/en/" target="_blank">Curel''s Snow Angels program</a> runs until March 31st and for every bottle of Curel purchased, they''re donating one dollar to the Starlight Children''s Foundation. PLUS THERE''S A FUN TWIST! Families and friends are invited to photograph themselves making snow angels and upload them to <a href="http://snowangel.curel.ca/en/" target="_blank">curel.ca</a>—for every photo uploaded, that''s another dollar donated.\n\n<strong>Here''s where the contest comes in:</strong> Curel have also generously offered up a Snow Angels gift basket valued at $100 for one lucky reader!\n\nHere''s what it includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>Curel Itch Defense Skin Balancing Moisture Lotion</li>\n	<li>Curel Life Stages pregnancy and motherhood Moisture Lotion</li>\n	<li>Curel Life Stages menopause &amp; beyond Moisture Lotion</li>\n	<li>Curel Life Stages age-defying Moisture Lotion</li>\n	<li>Curel Extreme Care intensive Moisturizer</li>\n	<li>Curel Continuous Care original formula Moisture Lotion</li>\n	<li>2 sets of mittens and hat</li>\n</ul>\n<p class="alert"><strong>HOW TO WIN: Sign up for BeautyEditor.ca’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="http://beautyeditor.ca/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/2010/02/16/win-it-a-100-snow-angels-gift-basket-from-curel/" 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 February 28th.</strong></p>\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/TZYL0HI27Z"></script>', 'Win it: A $100 Snow Angels gift basket from Curel', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'win-it-a-100-snow-angels-gift-basket-from-curel', '', '', '2010-02-16 12:37:43', '2010-02-16 16:37:43', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6216', 0, 'post', '', 18),
(6234, 1, '2010-02-17 20:58:04', '2010-02-18 00:58:04', 'With the <strong>Olympic Games</strong> in Vancouver overlapping this week with New York Fashion Week, it''s been hard to pay attention to the latter. So instead of following the trends on the catwalk—there''ll be loads of time for that later—I''m taking a cue from fresh-faced, athletic beauties like <strong>Maëlle Ricker</strong> and <strong>Lindsey Vonn</strong>. (In case you haven''t been tuning in, Ricker won a gold medal for Canada in snowboard cross, while Vonn, an American, struck gold in downhill skiing.) They''re just two examples of how gorgeous the natural look can be. (If only all of us could get those rosy cheeks and glowing skin <em>sans</em> makeup.) My guess? These ladies likely have a bare-bones beauty regimen that involves cold weather essentials like these.\n<h2>1. Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask</h2>\nMy new winter obsession. This sinks in right away and has a deliciously fruity scent. I love that you can wear it overnight—and because it''s clear (not blue or green!) you won''t go scaring anyone.\n<h2>2. Green Beaver Après Ski Winter Lip Balm</h2>\nI''m a huge fan of Green Beaver—and not just because founder Alain Ménard is one of the nicest guys around. This all-natural balm is a staple in my handbag. It''s hydrating and gives lips a nice shine without being overly greasy.\n<h2>3. Clinique Deep Comfort Hand and Cuticle Cream</h2>\nDon''t ever leave home without a good hand cream. This one is fast-absorbing—besides hands, massage it into your nails and cuticles to ward off brittleness.\n<h2>4. Consonant Body Ultra Moisturizing Organic Face Cream</h2>\nEverything I''ve tried from this Canadian organic beauty company has been amazing, so this dry-skin moisturizer should be no exception. When I read the ingredients on the label, I feel strangely comforted—there are absolutely no nasties.\n<h2>5. L''Oréal Paris Everstrong Deep Replenishing Masque</h2>\nAt least once or twice a week, use a mask like this from about mid-way down your hair shaft through to the ends. I like this one because it''s sulfate-free.\n<h2>6. Vaseline Intensive Rescue Clinical Therapy Skin Protectant Body Lotion</h2>\nWhen you''ve got to call in the big guns, go for a no-nonsense clinical-strength product, which helps lock in moisture for 24 hours. BIG bonus: this has an amazing vanilla scent.', 'Inspiration board: Olympic beauty', 'With the <strong>Olympic Games</strong> in Vancouver overlapping this week with New York Fashion Week, it''s been hard to pay attention to the latter. So instead of following the trends on the catwalk—there''ll be loads of time for that later—I''m taking a cue from fresh-faced, athletic beauties like <strong>Maëlle Ricker</strong> and <strong>Lindsey Vonn</strong>. (In case you haven''t been tuning in, Ricker won a gold medal for Canada in snowboard cross, while Vonn, an American, struck gold in downhill skiing.) They''re just two examples of how gorgeous the natural look can be. (If only all of us could get those rosy cheeks and glowing skin <em>sans</em> makeup.) My guess? These ladies likely have a bare-bones beauty regimen that involves cold weather essentials like these.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'inspiration-board-olympic-beauty', '', '', '2010-02-17 20:58:04', '2010-02-18 00:58:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6234', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(6409, 1, '2010-02-18 18:30:46', '2010-02-18 22:30:46', 'As far as winter goes, we''re not out of the woods yet—it''s more like that hideous stage where you can''t bear to wear the black turtleneck AGAIN, and yet you''re not at all ready to bare all in anything requiring a faux tan. What to do? Play with your hair and makeup, of course. No matter what you''re wearing, check out this month''s beauty tips to help get you through the last leg of cold weather and excited for spring. No <em>rendez-vous</em> with a bathing suit change room mirror required.\n\n<strong>Tip #1: Brighten up a natural look with a berry-hued lip stain.</strong> Rashida Jones just oozes coolness—I''m still sad that she''s no longer dating my TV boyfriend John Krasinski. (Although Emily Blunt is quite lovely too.) But Rashida has this low-key beauty thing going on: here, she doesn''t do much to her hair, and on her face, lets her freckles shine through. Along with the barest hint of liner and blush, the berry lip stain is all she needs to dress up her look. How refreshing when we''re used to seeing stars (hello, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/02/02/2010-grammy-awards-carrie-underwood/">Carrie Underwood</a>) with a full face of pancake makeup.\n\n<strong>Tip #2: Wear your hair in a chic side chignon. </strong>It''s only the hottest red carpet hairstyle around right now. (Check it out on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-nicole-kidman/">Nicole Kidman</a> and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/08/2010-peoples-choice-awards-taylor-swift/">Taylor Swift</a>.) Christina Applegate''s version is just perfect: not too messy and not too "done," just somewhere in between. Check out <a href="http://www.29secrets.com/sections/beauty/how-make-sexy-side-bun" target="_blank">this tutorial</a> for the how-to.\n\n<strong>Tip #3: Get ready for spring with bright pink lips. </strong>I''m a gloss girl—and probably you are too. But I''m coming around to the idea of grown-up lipstick like this pinky-coral on Jessica Biel. See how face-brightening it is? If you really want to feel extravagant, watch this space for news on Chanel''s Rouge Coco lipstick, launching in March. (<a href="http://www.fashionmagazine.com/blogs/beauty/beauty-closet-confidential/2009/12/04/swag-report-chanel-rouge-coco-buttons/" target="_blank">This</a> was part of the press kit, which beauty editors around the world were raving about.)\n\n<strong>Tip #4: Warm up your skin with auburn hair. </strong>Don''t get me wrong—I''m no Audrina Patridge fan. But when I saw this recent pic, I became intensely jealous of her hair colour. Sometimes adding the hint of red to brown hair can look very, very wrong, but this is just right: see how it enhances her complexion? My friend E. used to swear by a <a href="http://www.garnier.ca/kim/en/index.aspx?cible=nutrisse" target="_blank">Garnier</a> box colour to get this effect. Your mileage may vary, so if in doubt, see a professional.\n\n<strong>Tip #5: Beachy waves are always in style. </strong>After <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-jennifer-garner/">a misstep at the Globes</a>, it''s good to see Jennifer Garner back in fine form with a by-the-book beachy hairstyle. (She must have spotted <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-julia-roberts/">Julia Roberts'' do at the same event</a> and decided to call her hairdresser.) Will this ever go out of style? Nope. Does it flatter almost everyone? Yep. To achieve it, you''ll need to get quite comfortable with a flat iron and some salt spray (I''m still using <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/17/editors-pick-david-babaii-for-wildaid/">David Babaii for WildAid</a>''s version... it seems to last forever). Check out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/23/get-the-look-diane-kruger-hollywood-awards-gala-beverly-hills/">this video</a> for instructions.\n\n<strong>Tip #6: Add a pop of colour with bright blue liner.</strong> Think you need to save your electric blues and greens for summer? Think again. As Gabrielle Union demonstrates, with the right outfit—please don''t wear this with a sweatshirt and Uggs—a hint of bright colour around the eyes can shock and delight. Miss Union went the matchy-matchy route here, but you don''t have to. And remember, if you''re doing colour on the eyes, go for neutral makeup everywhere else.', 'Celeb beauty tips: February', 'As far as winter goes, we''re not out of the woods yet—it''s more like that hideous stage where you can''t bear to wear the black turtleneck AGAIN, and yet you''re not at all ready to bare all in anything requiring a faux tan. What to do? Play with your hair and makeup, of course. No matter what you''re wearing, check out this month''s beauty tips to help get you through the last leg of cold weather and excited for spring. No <em>rendez-vous</em> with a bathing suit change room mirror required.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'celeb-beauty-tips-february', '', '', '2010-02-18 18:30:46', '2010-02-18 22:30:46', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6409', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(6424, 1, '2010-02-19 17:49:13', '2010-02-19 21:49:13', 'Okay, I''m officially Olympics-obsessed. And proving that I can find a beauty angle for just about anything, today''s post is all about metallic makeup. (In shades of gold, silver and bronze—get it?) The most extreme example is this runway shot from Chanel''s fall/winter 2008 show, where models wore gold pigment not only on their lids but also in their hair. For real life, stick with your lids only and concentrate the colour from lash line to crease. Or for a more sheer effect, you can do a light wash of silver across the lids like Jennifer Lopez. Here are a few of my top picks for getting a gilted look:\n<h2>1. Zoya Nail Polish in Laney</h2>\nFrom the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/05/out-now-zoya-reverie-collection/">Reverie collection</a>, which hit stores last month, this is the perfect high-shine silver.\n<h2>2. Lancôme Ô My Rose Le Vernis Colour and Shine Nail Polish in B.B. Sand</h2>\nAnother metallic option, this one from Aaron de Mey''s gorgeous collection for Lancôme. Out this month.\n<h2>3. Thierry Mugler Ombre Stellaire Mono Eye Shadow in Mercury</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/30/editors-picks-november/">I''ve raved before</a> about how much I love this shadow, which can go as sheer or as pigmented as you like. (Just layer until you get the desired concentration of colour.) Expensive, but you won''t be disappointed.\n<h2>4. YSL Golden Gloss Shimmering Lip Gloss in Simply Gold</h2>\nThe subtle gold pigments in this gloss make for a fun twist on your usual basic nude. Plus, it smells amazing!\n<h2>5. Clinique Shimmering Tones Powder in Golden Bronze</h2>\nClinique does a version of this compact every year. Not only is it pretty to look at, but it''s also quite versatile—you can use the colours individually on your eyes or even lips, or swirl the colours around with a big, fluffy brush and sweep it across the high points of your face for a bronzey glow.', 'Gilt trip: Metallic makeup', 'Okay, I''m officially Olympics-obsessed. And proving that I can find a beauty angle for just about anything, today''s post is all about metallic makeup. (In shades of gold, silver and bronze—get it?) The most extreme example is this runway shot from Chanel''s fall/winter 2008 show, where models wore gold pigment not only on their lids but also in their hair. For real life, stick with your lids only and concentrate the colour from lash line to crease. Or for a more sheer effect, you can do a light wash of silver across the lids like Jennifer Lopez. Here are a few of my top picks for getting a gilted look:', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'gilt-trip-metallic-makeup', '', '', '2010-02-19 17:49:13', '2010-02-19 21:49:13', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6424', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6434, 1, '2010-02-22 20:42:20', '2010-02-23 00:42:20', 'One of my favourite beauty editor tasks is sorting through all the fashion week images to see what kinds of beauty trends are emerging. (Of course, in the magazine world, these aren''t published until we do our twice-annual beauty trend reports—but on the wild wild web, we can see and talk about fall trends right away. Neat!) <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/fashion-week-spring-2010/">Last fashion week</a>, I did a write-up of each show separately, but this year, I''m re-thinking that—I feel like it''s much more useful to see the trends in groupings. And whaddya know: after browsing the first batch—from the New York shows—I ID''d five key trends. Details after the jump (and apologies if this post takes forever to load—I''ve probably packed too many images in here!).\n<h2>Trend #1: Blue Eye Makeup</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010-blue-eye-makeup.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7115" title="new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010-blue-eye-makeup" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010-blue-eye-makeup.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="245" /></a>\n\nRemember when blue eyeshadow used to be completely cringe-worthy? Not anymore. In more grey-blue tones, it suddenly looks moody and modern. At Derek Lam, the models wore intense colour all the way from lash line to crease, while at Jason Wu, it was more of a light, silvery wash. (The latter is the way to go for daytime, obvs.) My hands-down favourite—probably of ALL these NYC looks—is from Diane von Furstenberg, where the blue was just a hint at the inner corners of an otherwise FIERCE, cat-like look.\n<h2>Trend #2: Rosy Lips and Cheeks</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010-rose-makeup.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7116" title="new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010-rose-makeup" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010-rose-makeup.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="240" /></a>\n\nBring on the lip stain! The natural, fresh-faced look always makes an appearance on the catwalks, and this year it seems to be all about just-bitten lips with rosy cheeks. The models at Ralph Lauren, Marc by Marc Jacobs and Michael Kors all wore a version of this. Notice the blush has peachy tones, while the lips are more berry. You don''t have to be too matchy-matchy.\n<h2>Trend #3: Loud Lips</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010-lips.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7117" title="new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010-lips" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010-lips.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="249" /></a>\n\nOf course, fall wouldn''t be fall without some bold lips—and from the looks of things, anything goes this year. (Remember fall ''07 when it was literally designer after designer showing the retro red lips? Not happening this year.) Donna Karan stuck with classic red, Max Azria did the same orange colour that will be hot this summer, and Proenza Schouler revived the almost-black lips of fall ''08. It''ll be interesting to see what lip trends come out of the other cities'' fashion weeks... stay tuned!\n<h2>Trend #4: Centre Parts</h2>\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010-centre-parts.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7118" title="new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010-centre-parts" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010-centre-parts.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="240" /></a></strong>LOTS of centre parts so far—not just at 3.1 Phillip Lim, Narciso Rodriguez and Marc Jacobs but also Ralph Lauren, Marc by Marc Jacobs, Proenza Schouler, Thakoon and Anna Sui. Whew! It''s all about working with your natural texture, too, although most of these styles do have a bit of volume. It also doesn''t look too perfect, which is good news for those of us who have trouble with the heat-styling tools. Hurrah!\n<h2>Trend #5: Brown Makeup and Contouring</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010-brown-makeup.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7119" title="new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010-brown-makeup" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010-brown-makeup.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="240" /></a>\n\nLast fashion week, I mentioned the return of brown makeup (seen at <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/08/first-look-chanel-spring-10/">Chanel</a> and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/07/first-look-emilio-pucci-spring-10/">Pucci</a> for spring ''10). Here''s some more of it at Thakoon, Anna Sui and Oscar de la Renta. But it''s not just about brown eyeshadow and rosy-brown blush and lipstick. It''s about contouring the face, ''80s style—eek! I''ve never attempted this, but <a href="http://www.amynadinebeauty.com/2010/02/lauren-conrad-signature-look-with.html?utm_source=feedburner&amp;utm_medium=feed&amp;utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AmyNadineTheBeautyQueen+%28AMY+NADINE+THE+BEAUTY+QUEEN%29&amp;utm_content=Google+Reader">here''s a non-scary tutorial from Lauren Conrad''s makeup artist</a> on how to "push forward" your eye area with makeup. It looks pretty!', 'New York Fashion Week Fall 2010 beauty trends', 'One of my favourite beauty editor tasks is sorting through all the fashion week images to see what kinds of beauty trends are emerging. (Of course, in the magazine world, these aren''t published until we do our twice-annual beauty trend reports—but on the wild wild web, we can see and talk about fall trends right away. Neat!) <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/fashion-week-spring-2010/">Last fashion week</a>, I did a write-up of each show separately, but this year, I''m re-thinking that—I feel like it''s much more useful to see the trends in groupings. And whaddya know: after browsing the first batch—from the New York shows—I ID''d five key trends. Details after the jump (and apologies if this post takes forever to load—I''ve probably packed too many images in here!).', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010-beauty-trends', '', '', '2010-02-22 20:42:20', '2010-02-23 00:42:20', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6434', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(6463, 1, '2010-02-24 13:50:11', '2010-02-24 17:50:11', 'The beauty products debuting in stores this month are an interesting mix: not quite spring stuff, but definitely more intriguing than the usual heavy moisturizers, etc., that reign supreme from November through January. I''m most excited about <a href="http://www.shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com/haircare/index.aspx?">Shu Uemura</a>''s foray into hair care and <a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/nighttreatments/midnight-recovery-concentrate.htm">Kiehl''s</a> yummy new skin oil (more on those in a bit). But there are also fab scents from <a href="http://www.balenciaga.com/us/en/balenciaga/Women/Fragrance.aspx">Balenciaga</a> and <a href="http://www.jomalone.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY7578&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD15902">Jo Malone</a>, skin-perfecting treatments from <a href="http://shop.elizabetharden.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3929455&amp;cp=2779912&amp;parentPage=family">Prevage</a> and <a href="http://www.burtsbees.com/natural-products/face-acne/">Burt''s Bees</a>, and make-you-pretty cosmetics from <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-ysl-make-up-look/c38_91/p500/y-mail-complexion-palette-limited-edition/product_info.html">YSL</a> and <a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT647&amp;PRODUCT_ID=8274">Estée Lauder</a>. Here''s Part One of the inside scoop on this month''s new and notable products. Stay tuned for Part Two on Friday!\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jo-malone-red-roses.png"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6472" title="jo-malone-red-roses" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jo-malone-red-roses.png" alt="" width="190" height="327" /></a>Jo Malone Red Roses Fragrance Chronicle</h2>\nLove rose fragrances? Then you''ll love this. For the sake of my bathroom cabinet-style artwork, I''ve just showed you Jo Malone''s original Red Roses fragrance here—but the "fragrance chronicle" is so much more. It''s an entire set, which "tells the story" of how the scent was derived from seven of the world’s most expensive varieties of rose. Besides Red Roses (30 mL), it also includes 9 mL accords of Moroccan Mint Leaf, Ice Rose and Honeycomb. At Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.\n<h2>Burt''s Bees Natural Acne Solutions Targeted Spot Treatment</h2>\nThis is pretty groundbreaking—Burt''s Bees have just come out with what they''re saying is the first and only "truly natural" anti-blemish line. All the other companies use synthetic active ingredients, but these products contain natural botanical extracts like willow bark, witch hazel, tea tree and borage. That means it controls oil without irritating your skin—hurrah! Besides the spot treatment there''s also a cleanser, moisturizer and scrub. At natural grocery, drug, gift and specialty stores, select mass retailers such as Walmart and burtsbees.ca.\n<h2>Kiehl''s Midnight Recovery Concentrate</h2>\nSo I''ll forgive Kiehl''s for springing a psychic on us at the launch event—this new skin oil is amazing. You just apply a couple of drops every night, either alone or underneath your regular moisturizer, and it supposedly helps your skin repair and regenerate itself. I''m loving that it''s paraben-free and contains 99.8 percent natural ingredients (think evening primrose and lavender essential oils). It absorbs fast so no need to worry about feeling greasy. Plus it smells incredible. At Kiehl''s stores and select Holt Renfrew locations across Canada.\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/john-frieda-root-awakening-gel.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6474" title="john-frieda-root-awakening-gel" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/john-frieda-root-awakening-gel.png" alt="" width="114" height="378" /></a>John Frieda Root Awakening Strength Restoring Gel</h2>\nI''m always being asked for recommendations of good-quality products at drugstore prices. For your hair—if it''s considered "normal"—you really can''t go wrong with John Frieda''s Root Awakening line, which launched last year. Now they''ve added styling products to the mix, including a smoothing lotion, hair spray and this gel. Yes, gel. It''s not at all like the sticky ''80s versions, though—I tried it on damp hair just at my roots and was pleasantly surprised at how well it stood in for my usual volumizing sprays. At grocery stores, drugstores and other mass-market retailers across Canada.\n<h2>Prevage Face Anti-Aging Serum</h2>\nMy mom should really be writing about this one, since she''s head-over-heels in love with the Prevage line. It really does work (on fine lines, age spots and other discolourations), thanks to the active ingredient idebenone, which is a potent antioxidant. If you have oily skin or you''re too young for full-on anti-aging creams but still want to do the prevention thing, this serum is the perfect choice. You can wear it alone or under moisturizer. At The Bay, Sears, Shoppers Drug Mart, Sephora, London Drugs and Pharma Plus.\n<h2>Shu Uemura Art of Hair Muroto Volume Amplifying Shampoo</h2>\nI wrote about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/12/02/shop-the-beauty-closet-december/">hair guru Oribe''s eponymous line</a> last December, and now it looks there''s some stiff competition from Shu Uemura, whose Art of Hair collection just arrived at Holt Renfrew and is equally luxe. I was treated to a shampoo, treatment and blow-dry a few weeks back and must confess: my hair hasn''t looked that good in a LONG time. I even went a record three days without having to wash it! I tried the Muroto Volume range (pictured), which has a scent reminiscent of D&amp;G Light Blue, but the line also includes Full Shimmer (for coloured hair), Moisture Velvet (for dry hair), Silk Bloom (for damage) and Prime Plenish (for "time-weakened" hair). PS: Is the packaging to die for or what? At Holt Renfrew.\n\nDon''t forget to check in again on Friday for Part Two...just in time for some weekend beauty shopping!', 'New beauty launches: February (part one)', 'The beauty products debuting in stores this month are an interesting mix: not quite spring stuff, but definitely more intriguing than the usual heavy moisturizers, etc., that reign supreme from November through January. I''m most excited about <a href="http://www.shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com/haircare/index.aspx?">Shu Uemura</a>''s foray into hair care and <a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/nighttreatments/midnight-recovery-concentrate.htm">Kiehl''s</a> yummy new skin oil (more on those in a bit). But there are also fab scents from <a href="http://www.balenciaga.com/us/en/balenciaga/Women/Fragrance.aspx">Balenciaga</a> and <a href="http://www.jomalone.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY7578&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD15902">Jo Malone</a>, skin-perfecting treatments from <a href="http://shop.elizabetharden.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3929455&amp;cp=2779912&amp;parentPage=family">Prevage</a> and <a href="http://www.burtsbees.com/natural-products/face-acne/">Burt''s Bees</a>, and make-you-pretty cosmetics from <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-ysl-make-up-look/c38_91/p500/y-mail-complexion-palette-limited-edition/product_info.html">YSL</a> and <a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT647&amp;PRODUCT_ID=8274">Estée Lauder</a>. Here''s Part One of the inside scoop on this month''s new and notable products. Stay tuned for Part Two on Friday!', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-beauty-launches-february-part-one', '', '', '2010-02-24 13:50:11', '2010-02-24 17:50:11', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6463', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6481, 1, '2010-02-26 10:15:02', '2010-02-26 14:15:02', 'There''s so much goodness in the beauty closet this month—a.k.a. new beauty products that you should know about—I couldn''t fit them all into one post. So here''s Part Two—if you missed Part One, get the lowdown the first six products <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/02/24/new-beauty-launches-february-part-one/">here</a>. My top picks? The totally covetable palette from <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-ysl-make-up-look/c38_91/p500/y-mail-complexion-palette-limited-edition/product_info.html">YSL</a> and gorgeous-on-your-dresser <a href="http://www.balenciaga.com/us/en/balenciaga/Women/Fragrance.aspx">Balenciaga</a> fragrance. Happy shopping!\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-prep-and-prime.png"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6476" title="mac-prep-and-prime" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-prep-and-prime-195x300.png" alt="" width="195" height="300" /></a>M.A.C Tabloid Beauty Prep + Prime Instant Line Filler</h2>\nI gave you <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/02/10/sneak-peek-m-a-c-tabloid-beauty-collection/">a sneak peek</a> of this not long ago, so this will just be a quick re-cap. The Tabloid Beauty collection is a line of hi-def makeup that''s easy enough for even makeup novices to master (and get a flawless finish, whether you''re being photographed or not). This primer goes on top of your foundation but before the rest of your makeup to soften any fine lines. There''s another version for oil control and pore-minimizing. Read more about the rest of the collection <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT2197&amp;PRODUCT_ID=4451">here</a>. At M.A.C counters across Canada.\n<h2>L''Oréal Paris Go 360° Clean Deep Exfoliating Scrub with Beads for All Skin Types</h2>\nThis is kind of a neat idea—each cleanser in this collection of four comes with a flexible plastic "cleansing disc" that you use to apply the product to get a more thorough cleansing. (I tried it and it''s not harsh at all, just a gentle scrubbing action.) After you''re done, it pops back into the bottle for handy storage. Also available in combination, normal-to-dry and sensitive skin formulas. At mass market retailers and drugstores across Canada.\n<h2>Estée Lauder Love Your Lips Kissable Lip Gloss</h2>\nAlso gave you a <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/05/first-look-estee-lauders-love-your-lips-collection/">sneak peek</a> of this back in January, so I''ll keep this short and sweet. EL makes some really nice glosses—yes, really—and the heart-adorned packaging on this one makes it special. Available in four shades. At Estée Lauder counters across Canada. (But act fast! The website says they''re already sold out!)\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/balenciaga-perfume.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6513" title="balenciaga-perfume" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/balenciaga-perfume-300x244.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="244" /></a>Balenciaga Paris Eau de Parfum</h2>\nGorgeous, gorgeous bottle, no? The scent itself—the first major one from Balenciaga since Cristobal in 1998—is a floral chypre with notes of violet, bergamot, spices, pepper, carnation, oakmoss, cedar, vetiver and patchouli. But it''s one that you need to try before you buy (<a href="http://www.nstperfume.com/2010/02/12/balenciaga-paris-perfume-review/">Now Smell This</a> describes it as "edgy"). Charlotte Gainsbourg is the face. At Holt Renfrew stores this month, and in April at Murale and select Bay stores across Canada.\n<h2>YSL Limited Edition Y-Mail Complexion Palette</h2>\nThe best part of this palette isn''t really the product itself—it''s the miniature "handbag" that it comes packaged in (see visual <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-ysl-make-up-look/c38_91/p500/y-mail-complexion-palette-limited-edition/product_info.html">here</a>), inspired by the grown-up, $1,000+ versions. Unless that''s in your budget, this is a nice option. Available in two shade families, one can be used as a pearly highlighter while the other is a luminizing blush. At Yves Saint Laurent counters across Canada.', 'New beauty launches: February (part two)', 'There''s so much goodness in the beauty closet this month—a.k.a. new beauty products that you should know about—I couldn''t fit them all into one post. So here''s Part Two—if you missed Part One, get the lowdown the first six products <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/02/24/new-beauty-launches-february-part-one/">here</a>. My top picks? The totally covetable palette from <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-ysl-make-up-look/c38_91/p500/y-mail-complexion-palette-limited-edition/product_info.html">YSL</a> and gorgeous-on-your-dresser <a href="http://www.balenciaga.com/us/en/balenciaga/Women/Fragrance.aspx">Balenciaga</a> fragrance. Happy shopping!', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-beauty-launches-february-part-two', '', '', '2010-02-26 10:15:02', '2010-02-26 14:15:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6481', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6521, 1, '2010-03-01 18:44:21', '2010-03-01 22:44:21', 'Doesn''t it seem like nail polish trends are on warp speed lately? It''s tough to keep up—even in the past six months or so, we''ve seen three <em>mayjah</em> ones. <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/26/the-nail-polish-every-beauty-editor-will-be-wearing-this-fall/">Yves Saint Laurent''s Stormy Grey</a>—which I dubbed "<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/26/the-nail-polish-every-beauty-editor-will-be-wearing-this-fall/">the nail polish every beauty editor will be wearing</a>"—kicked things off last fall. And then there was the love affair with jade green (a trend I happily sat out). Now, as predicted when we saw <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/08/first-look-chanel-spring-10/">Chanel''s Spring 2010 show</a> last October, it''s all about taupe.\n\nThink warm, mushroomy shades—some even have a hint of lilac. Consider them the new neutrals: unlike previous nail trends like blues and greens, this is a colour that goes with everything. (Clearly Lily Allen, Sandra Bullock, Demi Moore, Gwyneth Paltrow and Kate Beckinsale think so too.) Below, my top taupe polish picks. (But act fast! When it comes to polish trends, Chanel does the trend-setting... and I''ve just received their summer collection with some brand new lust-after shades. Stay tuned!)\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/particuliere-chanel.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7106" title="particuliere-chanel" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/particuliere-chanel.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="240" /></a>Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in Particulière</h2>\nThe shade that started it all. Limited edition, so if you can still find it, snap it up now! (Sadly, I didn''t get a sample... but I still think it''s the prettiest of all.)\n<h2>Essie Nail Polish in Mink Muffs</h2>\nA number of beauty eds I know are fond of a similar Essie shade, Chinchilly, which is also lovely—but Mink Muffs has a bit more warmth.\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/opi-over-the-taupe.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7107" title="opi-over-the-taupe" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/opi-over-the-taupe.jpg" alt="" width="221" height="264" /></a>OPI Nail Polish in Over the Taupe</h2>\nOPI actually has two taupe offerings—this shade, which I prefer (it''s a bit more pinkish) and a darker, more brownish one called You Don''t Know Jacques.\n<h2>Lippmann Collection Nail Color in Waking Up in Vegas</h2>\nAvailable at Holt Renfrew, this is more of a chalky, greyish taupe.\n<h2>Sally Hansen Nail Color in Commander in Chic</h2>\nIf you''re not quite ready to give up your dark, vampy nails, this could be a good compromise—it''s the deepest of these taupe offerings, with a definite purple tinge.\n\nWhat do you think of the taupe polish trend? Do you have a favourite shade? Do tell—inquiring minds want to know!', 'Trend alert: Taupe nails', 'Doesn''t it seem like nail polish trends are on warp speed lately? It''s tough to keep up—even in the past six months or so, we''ve seen three <em>mayjah</em> ones. <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/26/the-nail-polish-every-beauty-editor-will-be-wearing-this-fall/">Yves Saint Laurent''s Stormy Grey</a>—which I dubbed "<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/26/the-nail-polish-every-beauty-editor-will-be-wearing-this-fall/">the nail polish every beauty editor will be wearing</a>"—kicked things off last fall. And then there was the love affair with jade green (a trend I happily sat out). Now, as predicted when we saw <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/08/first-look-chanel-spring-10/">Chanel''s Spring 2010 show</a> last October, it''s all about taupe.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'trend-alert-taupe-nails', '', '', '2010-03-01 18:44:21', '2010-03-01 22:44:21', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6521', 0, 'post', '', 5),
(6530, 1, '2010-03-02 12:39:14', '2010-03-02 16:39:14', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>\n\nLucky you! Why? You could be one of the first to try a brand new anti-aging product from <a href="http://neostrata.ca/">NeoStrata</a>. This month, the brand launches their <a href="http://neostrata.ca/products/-category/anti-wrinkle/anti-expression-line-cream/127/">Anti Expression Line Cream</a> ($37.75 for 50 mL), and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca">BeautyEditor.ca</a> is giving away ten of them! What it does is zero in on expression-line wrinkles, as well as pigmentation issues, thanks to a combo of glycolic acid and the peptide complex Myoxinol. But that''s not all—each prize pack will also include the tried-and-true <a href="http://neostrata.ca/products/-category/anti-wrinkle/eye-contour-anti-wrinkle-cream/69/">Eye Contour Anti-Wrinkle Cream</a> ($30.75 for 15 mL), which contains Matrixyl, another powerful peptide. The total value of each prize pack is $67.50, and you''ve got ten chances to win! Enter after the jump.\n<p class="alert"><strong>HOW TO WIN: Sign up for BeautyEditor.ca’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="http://beautyeditor.ca/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/2010/03/02/win-it-one-of-ten-anti-aging-prize-packs-from-neostrata/" 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 March 16th.</strong></p>\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/11Q2RTVHTW"></script>', 'Win it: One of 10 anti-aging prize packs from NeoStrata', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'win-it-one-of-10-anti-aging-prize-packs-from-neostrata', '', '', '2010-03-02 12:39:14', '2010-03-02 16:39:14', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6530', 0, 'post', '', 14);
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(6542, 1, '2010-03-03 20:54:06', '2010-03-04 00:54:06', '<p style="text-align: left;">I''ve always had a bit of a girl crush on <a href="http://www.nbc.com/heroes/"><em>Heroes</em></a> star Ali Larter—quite possibly stemming from her turn as accused murderer and liposuction-getting exercise instructor Brooke Windham in <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0250494/"><em>Legally Blonde</em></a>. (Don''t judge, but I''ve probably seen that movie <em>at least</em> 20 times on various hungover Sundays over the years.) Or, it might have started even earlier—anyone remember <a href="http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/archive/permalink/allegra_coleman/">a profile of "Allegra Coleman"</a> in <em>Esquire</em> back in the day? She was dubbed "Hollywood''s Next Dream Girl," but it was a complete hoax—one that sucked me in, mind you—and Ali, a model at the time, portrayed the fictional persona. Obviously, a good career move. So good, in fact, that we''re here to talk about her other oeuvre: great hair and makeup. Let''s take a gander at Ali''s surprisingly adventurous choices over the past few months.</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ali-larter-1.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6548 aligncenter" title="ali-larter-1" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ali-larter-1-240x300.png" alt="" width="240" height="300" /></a></p>\nI love a red lip on a blonde, and Ali really went for it here (this pic is from a Calvin Klein party at the end of January). With a colour this saturated, you need a perfect application (use a lip brush) and just a bit of definition around the eyes. I also love the blonde/red lips combo with a healthy sweep of blush. (But then again, when do I NOT like blush?)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ali-larter-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6549" title="ali-larter-2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ali-larter-2-240x300.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="300" /></a>\n\nThis is a softer look, thanks to a shimmery pink gloss and blush on the cheeks. To dress it up, really play up your lashes. You could also do a ''60s-style winged-out black liner on the upper lash line.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ali-larter-3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6550" title="ali-larter-3" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ali-larter-3-240x300.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="300" /></a>\n\nDo you like Ali as a redhead? I do—somehow she looks a bit sexier in this shade. If you''re going to make this dramatic of a change, though, go see a pro. And be aware that the smart people that make hair dyes STILL can''t figure out how to prevent red from fading the fastest.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ali-larter-4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6552" title="ali-larter-4" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ali-larter-4-240x300.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="300" /></a>\n\nMaybe not Ali''s best look here—she kind of resembles Fergie a bit, don''t you think? (Sorry Fergie.) I don''t think this hair is that flattering for her squarish face shape, although I''m a big fan of the half-up, half-down style in general. This would have looked better with a side part or some loose tendrils. Oh, and more makeup.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ali-larter-5.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6553" title="ali-larter-5" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ali-larter-5-240x300.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="300" /></a>\n\nI love these soft bangs on Ali. Since she has a bit of an angular face, they really flatter her and draw attention to her eyes. And what a gorgeous colour job—I''m seriously coveting those blonde highlights.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ali-larter-6.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6554" title="ali-larter-6" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ali-larter-6-240x300.jpg" alt="" width="240" height="300" /></a>\n\nLast but not least, this one is probably my favourite. She just glows, you know? I''m obsessed with this hair—the deep side part is another easy but dramatic way to dress up your hair for evening. (Well, sort of easy. I''m still trying to master that perfect flip she''s got going on.) The makeup''s just perfect: pinks with a hint of gold and an extra bit of definition at the eyes to make them pop.\n\nWhich one of these Alis is YOUR favourite?', 'Celeb transformation: Ali Larter', '<p style="text-align: left;">I''ve always had a bit of a girl crush on <a href="http://www.nbc.com/heroes/"><em>Heroes</em></a> star Ali Larter—quite possibly stemming from her turn as accused murderer and liposuction-getting exercise instructor Brooke Windham in <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0250494/"><em>Legally Blonde</em></a>. (Don''t judge, but I''ve probably seen that movie <em>at least</em> 20 times on various hungover Sundays over the years.) Or, it might have started even earlier—anyone remember <a href="http://www.museumofhoaxes.com/hoax/archive/permalink/allegra_coleman/">a profile of "Allegra Coleman"</a> in <em>Esquire</em> back in the day? She was dubbed "Hollywood''s Next Dream Girl," but it was a complete hoax—one that sucked me in, mind you—and Ali, a model at the time, portrayed the fictional persona. Obviously, a good career move. So good, in fact, that we''re here to talk about her other oeuvre: great hair and makeup. Let''s take a gander at Ali''s surprisingly adventurous choices over the past few months.</p>', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'celeb-transformation-ali-larter', '', '', '2010-03-03 20:54:06', '2010-03-04 00:54:06', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6542', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6559, 1, '2010-03-05 15:22:45', '2010-03-05 19:22:45', 'Compared to <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/02/22/runway-report-new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010/">New York</a>, London''s Fashion Week has a younger, edgier, more experimental vibe. While New York is all about looking polished and well-groomed—think the typical Michael Kors show, where the models look like they stepped off a private jet—London is slightly rough around the edges. Their designers seem to take more risks—which, of course, keeps things interesting for us. However, as far as beauty goes, I''ve got good news: these trends are still very wearable. Here''s my lowdown on the four big ones:\n\n<strong>Eye Spy</strong>: Just like we saw in New York, there''s some experimentation going on in London with eyeshadow. (But not too much—lips seem to be the bigger story for fall.) At Erdem, it was the classic smoky eye story but with a twist: it''s done in a pretty plum palette, which would flatter just about everyone. (And don''t you love the ballerina hair and black headbands? Adorable.) Matthew Williamson went for a stronger look, sending models out with a swipe of charcoal shadow above the crease. I''m not sure I''d do this myself, but surprisingly, I don''t hate it. With the gleaming pale skin, it looks kind of cool and strong.\n\n<strong>Pastel Garden</strong>: After overdosing on pink in my younger years, I''ve been shying away from pastels of all kinds. But Jonathan Saunders shows how it''s done right, makeup-wise: a sheer wash of grey-ish lavender on the lids paired with pinky cheeks and lips. There''s also a touch of illuminating product on the cheeks. Pretty! The models at Christopher Kane had, well, that classic English Rose look. (Sorry—you knew you''d get that reference at least once when discussing London Fashion Week.)\n\n<strong>Slicked</strong>: I''m mildly horrified by the slicked-back, ''80s-style, wet-look hair that''s going on at Richard Nicoll and Marios Schwab. Please, God, don''t let this trend come back! If you''re so inclined, I think the Marios Schwab example is more wearable—the product is used to hold a deep side part in place, instead of just slicking everything straight back. And one more thing, if I may? Skip the oversized ''80s earrings. This one looks like a jumbo paper clip.\n\n<strong>Disco Fever</strong>: I''ve got to say, I''m a huge fan of the Blondie-esque hair and makeup at Roksanda Ilincic. I''ve no idea how to achieve the hair—you''ll need some mad skillz to achieve that level of awesome, fuzzy curl—so I won''t advise you on that. But the makeup looks easy: it''s all about the glossy red mouth (also seen at the aforementioned Richard Nicoll). Whereas red lips have been fairly matte in the past few seasons, gloss, as well as the slightly brownish-red colour, makes them look fresh. Very early ''80s, but this time, in a good way.\n\nWhat do you think of these London looks? Will you be trying any of them out? Which one is your favourite?', 'London Fashion Week Fall 2010 beauty trends', 'Compared to <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/02/22/runway-report-new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010/">New York</a>, London''s Fashion Week has a younger, edgier, more experimental vibe. While New York is all about looking polished and well-groomed—think the typical Michael Kors show, where the models look like they stepped off a private jet—London is slightly rough around the edges. Their designers seem to take more risks—which, of course, keeps things interesting for us. However, as far as beauty goes, I''ve got good news: these trends are still very wearable. Here''s my lowdown on the four big ones:', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'london-fashion-week-fall-2010-beauty-trends', '', '', '2010-03-05 15:22:45', '2010-03-05 19:22:45', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6559', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(6602, 1, '2010-03-08 21:08:57', '2010-03-09 01:08:57', 'Did you watch the Oscars? I''m sure I''m not the only one who thought they were a bit boring this year—even, sadly, the fashion and beauty. (Where is Bjork when you need her?) Not that I''d volunteer to push the boundaries myself, mind you. I totally get it that celebs want to play it safe lest they end up on some worst-dressed list. Still, I can''t help but wish that Oscars Night was a bit more like a fashion show, with a bunch of fun and interesting looks to gaze at. This year''s one standout beauty trend was the bold pink mouth; most of the stars stuck with tried-and-true makeup and classic updos. The good news? You certainly couldn''t go wrong playing copycat with any of these looks. Here''s my round-up of the best red carpet beauty moments for you to peruse and ponder.\n<h2>Oscars 2010 Beauty Trend #1: Clean &amp; Natural</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/red-carpet-report-2010-academy-awards-diane-kruger-zoe-saldana-carey-mulligan.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7088" title="red-carpet-report-2010-academy-awards-diane-kruger-zoe-saldana-carey-mulligan" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/red-carpet-report-2010-academy-awards-diane-kruger-zoe-saldana-carey-mulligan.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="265" /></a>\n\n<strong>Seen On</strong>: <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/25/2010-sag-awards-diane-kruger/">Diane Kruger</a>, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/19/2010-golden-globe-awards-zoe-saldana/">Zoe Saldana</a>, Carey Mulligan\n\n<strong>The Look</strong>: There''s something terrifically fresh about wearing an almost-bare face with an over-the-top dressy gown. (Kate Moss was actually the queen of this look.) These gals kept their makeup to a minimum, mostly emphasizing the eyes with a bit of neutral or pinky shadow, and in Carey''s case, some false lashes. Lips and cheeks get a gentle kiss of colour, but the focus is really on great, great skin.\n\n<strong>Tip</strong>: To avoid looking washed out, go a bit heavier than usual on the blush and mascara.\n<h2><strong>Oscars 2010 Beauty </strong><strong>Trend #2: Tickled Pink</strong></h2>\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/red-carpet-report-2010-academy-awards-vera-farmiga-maggie-gyllenhaal-sandra-bullock.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7089" title="red-carpet-report-2010-academy-awards-vera-farmiga-maggie-gyllenhaal-sandra-bullock" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/red-carpet-report-2010-academy-awards-vera-farmiga-maggie-gyllenhaal-sandra-bullock.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="265" /></a></strong><strong>Seen On</strong>: Vera Farmiga, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/18/2010-golden-globe-awards-maggie-gyllenhaal/">Maggie Gyllenhaa</a>l, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/2010-peoples-choice-awards-sandra-bullock/">Sandra Bullock</a>\n\n<strong>The Look</strong>: So effortless and fresh, no? My favourite is Maggie''s version—a shock of bubblegum, almost Day-Glo pink that constrasted nicely with her blue dress. Sandra''s shade was more of a deeper fuchsia, which is a nice change from red for you lipstick wearers. And Vera went the matchy-matchy route, pairing bright rose pink lips with a gown of the same hue. Note the matte texture too.\n\n<strong>Tip</strong>: If you''re not sure you can pull off a full-blown bright pink, try it in baby steps: use a pink lip stain, which will have a slightly muted effect.\n<h2><strong><strong>Oscars 2010 Beauty </strong></strong><strong>Trend #3: Glam Updos</strong></h2>\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/red-carpet-report-2010-academy-awards-anna-kendrick-rachel-mcadams-amanda-seyfried.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7090" title="red-carpet-report-2010-academy-awards-anna-kendrick-rachel-mcadams-amanda-seyfried" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/red-carpet-report-2010-academy-awards-anna-kendrick-rachel-mcadams-amanda-seyfried.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="265" /></a></strong><strong>Seen On:</strong> Anna Kendrick, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried\n\n<strong>The Look:</strong> Lots of updos this year, but these three were my favourites. Anna''s is all about the controlled waves, which were casually (but not really... who are we kidding?) gathered into a slightly messy updo. Maybe a bit too many tendrils at the front, but overall a look I''m a fan of. (As you may know, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/19/2010-golden-globe-awards-kate-winslet/">I don''t think everyone can pull of the severe, scraped-back style</a>). Rachel and Amanda, on the other hand, went for classic buns, which have an almost ''60s feel. Rachel''s is placed higher on the head (a ballerina-like look), while Amanda''s is lower and more classic.\n\n<strong>Tip</strong>: Not everyone can pull off every updo. Consider the shape of your face (and the state of your skin!) before you scrape it all back. A loose, messy style is the most forgiving. And please: stay away from anything that looks like it belongs at the prom!\n<h2><strong>Oscars 2010 Beauty </strong><strong>Trend #4: The Eyes Have It</strong></h2>\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/red-carpet-report-2010-academy-awards-penelope-cruz-natalie-portman-kristen-stewart.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7091" title="red-carpet-report-2010-academy-awards-penelope-cruz-natalie-portman-kristen-stewart" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/red-carpet-report-2010-academy-awards-penelope-cruz-natalie-portman-kristen-stewart.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="265" /></a></strong><strong>Seen On:</strong> <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/25/2010-sag-awards-penelope-cruz/">Penélope Cruz</a>, Natalie Portman, Kristen Stewart\n\n<strong>The Look</strong>: There''s a reason smoky eyes are a beauty classic: they flatter everyone! While I talk a good game about various beauty trends, let''s face it—if I had to walk the red carpet, you can bet your Botox this is what I''d be wearing. My favourite version is on Natalie, not just because she always looks pretty and fresh, but also because she chose an unusual bluish-purple shade. Oh! And what do we see here: a smile on Kristen Stewart? Will wonders never cease.\n\n<strong>Tip</strong>: One hazard of smoky eyes is that your eyeshadow can crease, big time. Make sure you use a primer all over the eye to help it stay put (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/first-look-benefit-stay-dont-stray-stay-put-primer-for-concealers-and-eyeshadows/">Benefit makes a new, good one</a>). It also can''t hurt to use waterproof mascara and eyeliner, and go over any lines with powder eyeshadow to add staying power.\n<h2><strong>Oscars 2010 Beauty </strong><strong>Trend #5: Retro Glamour</strong></h2>\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/red-carpet-report-2010-academy-awards-cameron-diaz-kate-winslet-charlize-theron.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7092" title="red-carpet-report-2010-academy-awards-cameron-diaz-kate-winslet-charlize-theron" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/red-carpet-report-2010-academy-awards-cameron-diaz-kate-winslet-charlize-theron.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="265" /></a></strong><strong>Seen On</strong>: <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/19/2010-golden-globe-awards-cameron-diaz/">Cameron Diaz</a>, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/19/2010-golden-globe-awards-kate-winslet/">Kate Winslet</a>, Charlize Theron\n\n<strong>The Look</strong>: A red carpet event isn''t complete without a bit of old-fashioned screen siren action. This is pretty much Kate Winslet''s go-to look and she does it well, although I prefer her a bit less "done" and wish she''d gone a bit bolder on the lips. Cameron does a more modern interpretation: the hair is a bit tousled and the makeup just a touch less retro. And finally, there''s Charlize, whose understated makeup and hair serves to mainly show off those billion-dollar earrings.\n\n<strong>Tip</strong>: When going for a retro look, don''t go too literal. It will look fresher if you concentrate on just one element (either hair or makeup) and then keep the rest of your look low-key.\n\nWhat did YOU think of the Oscars? Which were your favourite (and least favourite) red carpet beauty looks?', 'Oscars 2010 beauty trends', 'Did you watch the Oscars? I''m sure I''m not the only one who thought they were a bit boring this year—even, sadly, the fashion and beauty. (Where is Bjork when you need her?) Not that I''d volunteer to push the boundaries myself, mind you. I totally get it that celebs want to play it safe lest they end up on some worst-dressed list. Still, I can''t help but wish that Oscars Night was a bit more like a fashion show, with a bunch of fun and interesting looks to gaze at. This year''s one standout beauty trend was the bold pink mouth; most of the stars stuck with tried-and-true makeup and classic updos. The good news? You certainly couldn''t go wrong playing copycat with any of these looks. Here''s my round-up of the best red carpet beauty moments for you to peruse and ponder.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'oscars-2010-beauty-trends', '', '', '2010-03-08 21:08:57', '2010-03-09 01:08:57', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6602', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(6612, 1, '2010-03-10 09:29:35', '2010-03-10 13:29:35', 'Good golly—since <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1014759/">Tim Burton''s cinematic take</a> opened last Friday (a very important date!), we''ve been officially gripped by <em>Alice in Wonderland</em> fever. Not only are <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvtuTmBwN7g">makeup tutorials popping up on YouTube</a> for recreating the characters played by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvtuTmBwN7g">Anne Hathaway</a> (think blood-red lips, strong brows and a ghostly pallor) and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTl3ePEmhi4">Helena Bonham Carter</a> (blue shadow, heart-shaped lips and a Kabuki complexion), a handful of brands have hopped on the <em>Alice</em> bandwagon, too. <a href="http://www.stellamccartney.com/">Stella McCartney</a>, <a href="http://www.tombinnsdesign.com/">Tom Binns</a> and <a href="http://www.swarovski.com/Web_CA/en/index">Swarovski</a> have all introduced <em>Alice</em>-inspired jewellery, while fashion designer <a href="http://www.temperleylondon.com/">Alice Temperley</a> has an <em>AIW</em> collection and <a href="http://www.claires.com/">Claire''s Accessories</a> opened an <em>AIW</em> pop-up store in London. But if you''re looking for a more affordable fix, beauty products—as always—are your ticket. Here''s a quick rundown of the Alice beauty action out there:\n\n1. and 4. <a href="http://www.paul-joe-beaute.com/en/index.html#/c10sp_disney/">Paul &amp; Joe Alice in Wonderland Collection</a>: If you haven''t come across Paul &amp; Joe''s cosmetics line, it''s worth checking out purely for satiating your inner four-year-old girl. This limited-edition collection has a vintagey feel and comes in two colour palettes: "Fantasy" and "Daydream." Each consists of a cute little refillable tin containing blotting powder (that''s #1 above) and a lip treatment stick (#4). See <a href="http://www.paul-joe-beaute.com/en/index.html#/shop_canada">here</a> for where to buy.\n\n2. and 3. <a href="http://www.opi.com/">OPI Alice in Wonderland Collection</a>: I told you about this one <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/09/first-look-opi-alice-in-wonderland-collection/">back in November</a>—it''s a range of four limited-edition shades, including Absolutely Alice (pictured—a glittery blue), Mad as a Hatter (a glittery silver), Thanks so Muchness! (a metallic red) and Off With Her Red! (also pictured—a tomato red). The latter is the most wearable, obviously, but the glitter is kind of fun, no? (Again, I blame any momentary lapse in good beauty judgement on that inner four-year-old girl.) At professional salons and spas across Canada.\n\n5. <a href="http://www.urbandecay.com/categories/AliceInWonderlandPalette.cfm">Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland Book of Shadows</a>: This is one for true fans—it''s a fully loaded eye makeup palette that opens up to a scene of Alice in the mushroom forest. (Do you remember that part?) It includes 16 eyeshadows with names like White Rabbit and Jabberwocky, primer and eye pencils. At Sephora stores across Canada.\n\nWhat do you think of these <em>Alice</em> beauty products? Have you seen the movie yet? Will you be doing your makeup like Anne or Helena? (Please say no!)', 'Alice in Wonderland beauty products', 'Good golly—since <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1014759/">Tim Burton''s cinematic take</a> opened last Friday (a very important date!), we''ve been officially gripped by <em>Alice in Wonderland</em> fever. Not only are <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvtuTmBwN7g">makeup tutorials popping up on YouTube</a> for recreating the characters played by <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YvtuTmBwN7g">Anne Hathaway</a> (think blood-red lips, strong brows and a ghostly pallor) and <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nTl3ePEmhi4">Helena Bonham Carter</a> (blue shadow, heart-shaped lips and a Kabuki complexion), a handful of brands have hopped on the <em>Alice</em> bandwagon, too. <a href="http://www.stellamccartney.com/">Stella McCartney</a>, <a href="http://www.tombinnsdesign.com/">Tom Binns</a> and <a href="http://www.swarovski.com/Web_CA/en/index">Swarovski</a> have all introduced <em>Alice</em>-inspired jewellery, while fashion designer <a href="http://www.temperleylondon.com/">Alice Temperley</a> has an <em>AIW</em> collection and <a href="http://www.claires.com/">Claire''s Accessories</a> opened an <em>AIW</em> pop-up store in London. But if you''re looking for a more affordable fix, beauty products—as always—are your ticket. Here''s a quick rundown of the Alice beauty action out there:', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'alice-in-wonderland-beauty-products', '', '', '2010-03-10 09:29:35', '2010-03-10 13:29:35', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6612', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(6630, 1, '2010-03-11 15:45:09', '2010-03-11 19:45:09', 'So last week I was 30 minutes late to meet the Australian hair god <a href="http://www.kevinmurphy.com.au/">Kevin Murphy</a>, after having a dyslexic moment regarding our meeting location. How embarrassing. (Ivana, please forgive?) But that''s not the only reason I''m dedicating today''s editor''s picks post to his range of hair products. Frankly, I would''ve done it anyway—that''s how much I believe in his line. I''ve actually been a longtime fan of Mr. Murphy, whose claim to fame is his career as a "session stylist" (that means a hairstylist that works on photo shoots for magazines, advertisements and fashion shows—and let''s face it, where you''ll find all the REALLY GOOD hair people). When I lived in Australia, I went through a couple of jars of his genius beachy hair texturizer (the original and still the best), now called <a href="http://www.kevinmurphy.com.au/product.php?mode=product_detail&amp;cat=48&amp;prod_id=41">Hair Resort</a>. But products aren''t the only reason to heart him. He''s a bit of a web guru as well: if you visit his site, you''ll find a virtual library of <a href="http://www.kevinmurphy.com.au/podcasts.php?type=KM">how-to podcasts</a>. Anyway, you MUST get acquainted with his stuff. Here are a few of my favourite products—and a sneak peek at what''s coming out this spring and summer!\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kevin-murphy-hydrate-me-wash.gif"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-6644" title="kevin-murphy-hydrate-me-wash" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kevin-murphy-hydrate-me-wash.gif" alt="" width="191" height="296" /></a>1. <a href="http://www.kevinmurphy.com.au/product.php?mode=product_detail&amp;cat=48&amp;prod_id=43">Fresh Hair Dry Cleaning Spray</a> ($22) is a kick-ass spray that cleans your hair (for those days you can''t be bothered washing) and adds texture (which, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/15/love-it-or-hate-it-marion-cotillards-frizzy-curls/">as I''ve been saying</a>, is a BIG deal trend this year). I''ve tried A LOT of these products over the years and (along with <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/05/26/how-to-make-your-blow-out-last/">Ojon''s</a>) this is my favourite. It leaves no powdery white residue and smells amazing. <a href="http://www.kevinmurphy.com.au/podcasts.php?mode=podcast_detail&amp;hair_type_id=&amp;type=KM&amp;pod_id=409">Here''s the podcast</a>.\n\n2. <a href="http://www.sleekhair.com/24826.html">Hydrate Me Wash</a> and <a href="http://www.sleekhair.com/24827.html">Hydrate Me Rinse</a> ($26 each) are a brand-new shampoo and conditioner duo that deliver moisture to dry hair. What I like about them is that they''re built with collagen- and elastin-building  ingredients that until now, we''ve only seen in skincare.\n\n3. <a href="http://www.kevinmurphy.com.au/podcasts.php?mode=podcast_detail&amp;hair_type_id=&amp;type=KM&amp;pod_id=410">The Screen Siren Kit</a> ($48) is out in April and contains everything you need for a modern take on retro Old Hollywood hair: the <a href="http://www.kevinmurphy.com.au/product.php?mode=product_detail&amp;cat=48&amp;prod_id=40">Anti-Gravity volumizer</a>, eight hair curlers (so good they''re worth the price alone), six pin clips and a comb. When I got my paws on this kit I was blown away by the quality of the curlers, clips and comb—they''re definitely beyond anything you''ll find at the drugstore. What''s even cooler is that you can instantly call up the <a href="http://www.kevinmurphy.com.au/podcasts.php?mode=podcast_detail&amp;hair_type_id=&amp;type=KM&amp;pod_id=410">Screen Siren how-to video</a> by scanning the barcode on the box with your Blackberry.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kevin-murphy-hair-resort.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6646" title="kevin-murphy-hair-resort" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kevin-murphy-hair-resort-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>4. The Surfer Girl Kit ($36) won''t arrive until July, nor is the corresponding how-to video online yet. But keep an eye out for it: it contains my fave <a href="http://www.kevinmurphy.com.au/product.php?mode=product_detail&amp;cat=48&amp;prod_id=41">Hair Resort Beach Texturizer</a>, eight curler clips, a texture net (whose purpose I have now forgotten, but it''s probably something genius), and a comb.\n\n5. <a href="http://www.kevinmurphy.com.au/product.php?mode=product_detail&amp;cat=48&amp;prod_id=41">Hair Resort Beach Texturizer</a> ($22) gets scrunched into damp or dry hair to get that fantastic beach look. This spring/summer, I am going to be ALL ABOUT this product.\n\n6. The <a href="http://www.lovekevinmurphy.com/?p=544">Smoothing Brush</a> is out this month as part of another kit ($79.95), which includes the Hydrate Me products. I almost can''t believe they''re only charging $80 for all of this—the brush is a very high-quality boar bristle version, and if you''ve got dry hair it can actually help smooth it out. (Yes, really!)\n\n7. Last but not least, we have the <a href="http://www.kevinmurphystore.com/categories/finish/Kevin-Muphy-Hair-Curlers.htm">Hair Curlers</a> ($36 for a set of 12), which—I kid you not—have changed my life. I''ve ditched my <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/04/03/the-velcro-roller-volume-trick/">velcro ones</a> because these don''t snag at all, and have the smartest way of fastening (with a ball attached to an elastic...you kind of have to use them to know what I''m talking about). I think everyone should have a set of these.\n\nYou can find Kevin Murphy products at Delineation in Toronto along with a bunch of other locations across Canada—see <a href="http://www.kevinmurphy.com.au/salon_finder.php?mode=search_salons&amp;search_salons=&amp;country_search=CA&amp;city_search=ON&amp;Submit=+">here</a> to find one near you.\n\nDo you love this stuff or what?', 'Editor&#039;s pick: Kevin Murphy', 'So last week I was 30 minutes late to meet the Australian hair god <a href="http://www.kevinmurphy.com.au/">Kevin Murphy</a>, after having a dyslexic moment regarding our meeting location. How embarrassing. (Ivana, please forgive?) But that''s not the only reason I''m dedicating today''s editor''s picks post to his range of hair products. Frankly, I would''ve done it anyway—that''s how much I believe in his line. I''ve actually been a longtime fan of Mr. Murphy, whose claim to fame is his career as a "session stylist" (that means a hairstylist that works on photo shoots for magazines, advertisements and fashion shows—and let''s face it, where you''ll find all the REALLY GOOD hair people). When I lived in Australia, I went through a couple of jars of his genius beachy hair texturizer (the original and still the best), now called <a href="http://www.kevinmurphy.com.au/product.php?mode=product_detail&amp;cat=48&amp;prod_id=41">Hair Resort</a>. But products aren''t the only reason to heart him. He''s a bit of a web guru as well: if you visit his site, you''ll find a virtual library of <a href="http://www.kevinmurphy.com.au/podcasts.php?type=KM">how-to podcasts</a>. Anyway, you MUST get acquainted with his stuff. Here are a few of my favourite products—and a sneak peek at what''s coming out this spring and summer!', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'editors-pick-kevin-murphy', '', '', '2010-03-11 15:45:09', '2010-03-11 19:45:09', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6630', 0, 'post', '', 10),
(6632, 1, '2010-03-17 15:26:09', '2010-03-17 19:26:09', 'Beauty junkies, hold on to your wallets! This month''s crop of new makeup products is one of the best I''ve seen. Lots of lovely things to give you a pre-summer glow, with a few cult beauty must-haves in the mix. Here''s your shopping list:\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-rouge-coco-lipstick.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7070" title="chanel-rouge-coco-lipstick" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-rouge-coco-lipstick-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Chanel Rouge Coco Lipstick</h2>\nChanel''s big launch for spring 2010 is this new range of lipsticks. The 30 shades take their names from the life of Ms. Coco herself. I like Orchidee, a soft coral. $38 each, at Chanel counters.\n<h2>Bobbi Brown Colour Strips Palette</h2>\nAlthough I''m usually not a palette girl (most of the time, I hate one of the colours), you honestly can''t go wrong with one of Bobbi''s. This one contains five eyeshadows and three shades of Pot Rouge. Three new colour families are launching for spring; Bonfire, shown here, is the most neutral/wearable.  $70 each, at Holt Renfrew.\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/estee-lauder-bronze-goddess-liquid-eyeshadow.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-7074" title="estee-lauder-bronze-goddess-liquid-eyeshadow" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/estee-lauder-bronze-goddess-liquid-eyeshadow-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Estée Lauder Limited Edition Bronze Goddess Collection</h2>\nHave you noticed? Estée is becoming a real powerhouse when it comes to clever, beautifully-packaged makeup. Example: this Liquid Eyeshadow. The collection also includes a bronzing gel, blush, lip gloss, nail polish, mascara and gloss stick. $20-45 each, at Estée Lauder counters.\n<h2>Physicians Formula Bamboo Wear</h2>\nUsually when I see a Physicians Formula product, I think: "Why didn''t I think of that?" This one is no exception: packaged in sustainable materials, it''s a refillable compact that holds either powder or bronzer. Both have an incredibly silky texture and help to absorb oil and blur fine lines. $9.79-$13.99 each, at drugstores.\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/giorgio-armani-blushing-fabric.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7072 alignright" title="giorgio-armani-blushing-fabric" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/giorgio-armani-blushing-fabric-268x300.png" alt="" width="268" height="300" /></a>Giorgio Armani Blushing Fabric Second Skin Blush<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: small;"> </span></h2>\nGiorgio Armani makeup is basically the ultimate when it comes to quality and results. (Just ask any makeup artist.) This blush has 3D technology to melt seamlessly into the skin. $45 each, at Holt Renfrew.\n<h2>Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Cream Blush</h2>\nAnother blush option. (Something about the warmer weather makes me want to wear cream blushes, I guess.) This one contains treatment ingredients to "lift and contour" your cheeks. Don''t think it will have much of an effect—but I''m enjoying it nonetheless. Available in three shades. $30 each, at Elizabeth Arden counters.\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nars_orgasmilluminator.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-7073" title="nars_orgasmilluminator" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nars_orgasmilluminator-157x300.jpg" alt="" width="157" height="300" /></a>Nars Orgasm Illuminator</h2>\nThis was one of my <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/02/03/editors-pick-nars-orgasm-illuminator/">beauty editor''s picks</a> not too long ago, and I still stand by that. Don''t be scared if you''ve never tried an illuminator before—this one is pretty goof-proof if you apply it just to the tops of your cheekbones. $36 each, at Holt Renfrew and Sephora.\n<h2>Lancôme L’Absolu Crème de  Brillance Lip Gloss</h2>\nAnother makeup product with treatment benefits (notice a theme here?). This lip gloss contains the proprietary anti-aging ingredient Pro-Xylane, which helps plump up the lips. Plus, it''s supposed to keep them hydrated for up to 10 hours. Available in eight shades. $33 each, at Lancôme counters.\n<h2>Guerlain Terracotta Teint d''Ailleurs</h2>\nHow much do I love Guerlain''s annual Terracotta collection? A lot. This is their standout product from this year''s range: it''s a gel-textured tinted moisturizer that boosts your natural tan and gives you SPF 10 protection. Plus, how gorgeous is the packaging? $54 each, at Guerlain counters and stores.\n\nWhat do you think of this month''s new makeup products? What''s on your shopping list?', 'New makeup launches: March 2010', 'Beauty junkies, hold on to your wallets! This month''s crop of new makeup products is one of the best I''ve seen. Lots of lovely things to give you a pre-summer glow, with a few cult beauty must-haves in the mix. Here''s your shopping list:', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-makeup-launches-march-2010', '', '', '2010-03-17 15:26:09', '2010-03-17 19:26:09', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6632', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(6790, 1, '2010-03-12 19:04:43', '2010-03-12 23:04:43', 'Oh, those Italians. You can always count on them to bring the sex appeal. (And the yummy pasta.) It''s the same every year: just when beauty editors everywhere are despairing for the lack of ANY DISCERNIBLE NEW TRENDS—based mostly on the uniform "prettiness" that comes out of New York—Milan''s designers send their models rockin'' down the runways with big hair, bright lips and even a touch of crazy colour on the eyelids. (And if you like this stuff, just wait until we get to Paris, yo.) Yes, I know you''ll probably only execute maybe a fraction of these trends in real life, but it''s the stuff magazines are made of! And blogs. Read on for the key trends:\n<h2>Trend #1: Red Lips... with a Slick of Gloss</h2>\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/milan-fashion-week-fall-2010-red-lips.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7079" title="milan-fashion-week-fall-2010-red-lips" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/milan-fashion-week-fall-2010-red-lips.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="305" /></a></h2>\nGod, I adore this ode to the Robert Palmer girls at DSquared². (More street-wearable versions showed up at Dolce &amp; Gabbana and Gianfranco Ferré.) Notice that it''s not a matte red, but not super-glossy either. Aim for in between, and also invest in a lip brush—you''ll need it to get that precise application.\n<h2>Trend #2: Hot Girl Hair</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/milan-fashion-week-fall-2010-hair.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7080" title="milan-fashion-week-fall-2010-hair" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/milan-fashion-week-fall-2010-hair.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="310" /></a>\n\nThis hair (seen at Pucci, Versace and Gucci) is the hair of my dreams. (I''d like to think I got somewhere close to this with the help of a few Herbal Essences products and the hands of their AMAZING celebrity stylist, Charles Baker Strahan, the other day—an experience which I''ll post about soon. Promise.)\n<h2>Trend #3: Brown Shadow</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/milan-fashion-week-fall-2010-brown-shadow.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7081" title="milan-fashion-week-fall-2010-brown-shadow" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/milan-fashion-week-fall-2010-brown-shadow.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="310" /></a>\n\nIgnore the hair clips above (backstage at Cavalli) and instead, zero in on that heavy application of brown shadow. Kind of fresh, no? And you know I''ve been going on about brown shadow''s comeback for a while now. (It also showed up at Marni and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/02/22/runway-report-new-york-fashion-week-fall-2010/">in New York</a> at Thakoon, Anna Sui and Oscar de la Renta. And, of course, Chanel way back in the fall.) The way I do it? With a lighter brown colour that has a hint of sparkle (I use a shadow from Guerlain <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/08/first-look-chanel-spring-10/">mentioned here</a>) and I apply it along the upper AND lower lashes. Then I kind of extend it up to the crease with my trusty <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/15/first-look-subtle-shine-at-carolina-herrera/">Dior cream shadow</a>.\n<h2>Trend #4: Hair Piled High on the Head</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/milan-fashion-week-fall-2010-updos.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7082" title="milan-fashion-week-fall-2010-updos" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/milan-fashion-week-fall-2010-updos.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="310" /></a>\n\nThis hair, at Fendi, looks amazing, and like the model just carelessly twisted it up in, like, 30 seconds. I''m sure it takes AT LEAST half an hour—and is not for mere mortals like you and I to attempt. But if I find a how-to, I''ll post it. Hair also reached new heights at Prada (held back with wide scarves) and Marni. (Although I''m not a fan of the wet-look roots at Marni... absolutely disastrous for real life.)\n<h2>Trend #5: Crazy Brights and Gothic Lips</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/milan-fashion-week-fall-2010-brights-goth.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7083" title="milan-fashion-week-fall-2010-brights-goth" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/milan-fashion-week-fall-2010-brights-goth.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="300" /></a>\n\nGiorgio Armani''s models had a real Alien Girl aesthetic, with slashes of bright pink and purple angled across the eyelids. Also seen: the return of the circa-2008 black lip at Missoni.\n\nWhat do you think of the trends out of Milan? Which one is your favourite? Are you eating pasta tonight?', 'Milan Fashion Week Fall 2010 beauty trends', 'Oh, those Italians. You can always count on them to bring the sex appeal. (And the yummy pasta.) It''s the same every year: just when beauty editors everywhere are despairing for the lack of ANY DISCERNIBLE NEW TRENDS—based mostly on the uniform "prettiness" that comes out of New York—Milan''s designers send their models rockin'' down the runways with big hair, bright lips and even a touch of crazy colour on the eyelids. (And if you like this stuff, just wait until we get to Paris, yo.) Yes, I know you''ll probably only execute maybe a fraction of these trends in real life, but it''s the stuff magazines are made of! And blogs. Read on for the key trends:', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'milan-fashion-week-fall-2010-beauty-trends', '', '', '2010-03-12 19:04:43', '2010-03-12 23:04:43', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6790', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(6849, 1, '2010-03-16 16:47:01', '2010-03-16 20:47:01', 'Have you ever tried to follow the instructions magazines like to give you for putting your hair in an updo? Yeah. It''s next to impossible to follow them. (And I write the damn things!) We like to tell you it''s <em>SO EASY</em>, but I''ve heard more than one hairdresser divulge that they leave out a bunch of steps for the sake of simplicity. And then things get chopped out because of word counts.\n\nSorry ''bout that.\n\nAnyway, I''m here today to give you some instructions that really are idiot-proof. Last week, along with my friend S. from <em>ELLE</em>, I got to spend a whole hour with the formidable <strong>Charles Baker Strahan</strong>, celebrity hairstylist for <a href="http://www.herbalessences.ca/en_CA/default.jsp">Herbal Essences</a> and probably one of the most talented guys I''ve met so far in this industry. Really! (I''m not sure if I''m supposed to divulge who his clients are, so just have a gander at <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Baker_Strahan">his Wikipedia page here</a>. Impressive, no?) We talked hair care, we talked colour, we talked highlights, and then... best of all... he showed us a bunch of styling tricks, including <strong>how to do a side braid or updo</strong>, that I''m feeling rather confident about replicating.\n\nKeep reading to check out the how-tos. <em>YES YOU CAN!</em>\n<h2>How to Do a Side Braid</h2>\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/alexanderwang-side-braid.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-6871 alignright" title="alexanderwang-side-braid" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/alexanderwang-side-braid.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="480" /></a>1. Wash and condition your hair with the appropriate products for your hair type. </strong>\n\nSide note: If you colour or highlight your hair blonde, you want to use products that HYDRATE. (Try <a href="http://www.herbalessences.ca/en_CA/collections/hello_hydration/default.jsp">Hello Hydration</a>.) But if you colour your hair red or brunette, you want products specifically formulated to maintain COLOUR-TREATED hair. (Eg. <a href="http://www.herbalessences.ca/en_CA/collections/colour_me_happy/default.jsp">Colour Me Happy</a>.) The reason is because hydrating products can disperse the dye molecules and fade your colour faster. Did you know this? I didn''t. Charles says finding this out is an "aha" moment for many people. Yup.\n\n<strong>2. If you have long hair, lightly apply a split-end protecting product on your ends. </strong>(Eg. <a href="http://www.herbalessences.ca/en_CA/collections/long_term_relationship/split-end_protector.jsp">Long-Term Relationship Leave-In Split-End Protector</a>.)\n\n<strong>3. Apply a small amount of mousse (such as <a href="http://www.herbalessences.ca/en_CA/collections/tousle_me_softly/mousse.jsp">Tousle Me Softly Mousse</a>) to damp or dry hair. </strong>\n\nCharles'' genius trick: he worked it into my roots with the pads of his fingers, vigorously moving them back and forth to create movement in the underneath layers of my hair. Honestly, he could have stopped here and my hair would have looked all Blake Lively-esque.\n\n<strong>4. Blow hair dry, continuing with the pads-of-the-fingers trick. Don''t use a brush.</strong>\n\nIf your hair is already dry, you can rough it up a bit by spraying your fingertips with hairspray (<a href="http://www.herbalessences.ca/en_CA/collections/body_envy/hair_spray.jsp">Body  Envy Volumizing Hairspray</a>) and then working it into the ends so they look "piece-y" and "frayed."\n\n<strong>5. Working in sections (about 2 inches each, but don''t make them too perfect), curl your hair with a medium-barreled curling iron. </strong>\n\nTip: don''t clamp the iron down on the ends and then roll up. That can create creases. The best way to do it is to wrap the hair around the OUTSIDE of the curling iron, holding it in place for a few seconds to set.\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/miumiu_spring2010_beauty1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full  wp-image-6870" title="miumiu_spring2010_beauty" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/miumiu_spring2010_beauty1.jpg" alt="" width="320" height="480" /></a></strong><strong>6. Lightly run your fingers through your hair to tease and gently separate the curls. Spray with a volume-building hairspray. </strong>(Eg. <a href="http://www.herbalessences.ca/en_CA/collections/body_envy/hair_spray.jsp">Body Envy Volumizing Hairspray</a>.)\n\n<strong>7. Starting at one side, loosely braid your hair across the back of your head (working  pieces in as you move across, sort of like a sideways French braid). Secure it on the other side with a clear elastic band. </strong>\n\nTip: it''s SUPPOSED to look messy and loose, so don''t braid too tight. It''s also a good idea,  if you part your hair to one side, to have the braid end on the same side as where your hair falls over one eye.\n\n<strong>8. Spray again with hairspray, and you''re done!</strong>\n<h2>How to Do a Side Updo</h2>\nIf you want to wear your hair up, just follow steps 1-7 above. Then, instead of letting it hang loose, twist and pin the braid into a bun. Secure it with bobby pins (use two a time in a criss-cross shape to make it hold properly). Then spray with hairspray.\n<h2>Updo Variation: Knots</h2>\nThis is what Charles did on my friend S. Instead of braiding the hair, he actually tied it into a series of knots. Yes! It looked really good. He did maybe five or six in total, and just working pieces in as he moved across the back of the head. Spray with hairspray.\n\nOne more thing you can do: use your bobby pins as a decoration, not just to hold your hair. Charles had some really great grey ones in his kit, and he put them all in a row at the back of S.''s hair. Pretty (and a bargain)!\n\nSo. Will you be trying the side braid or updo? I hope so! Let me know how these tips work for you.', 'How-to: Do a side braid or updo', 'Have you ever tried to follow the instructions magazines like to give you for putting your hair in an updo? Yeah. It''s next to impossible to follow them. (And I write the damn things!) We like to tell you it''s <em>SO EASY</em>, but I''ve heard more than one hairdresser divulge that they leave out a bunch of steps for the sake of simplicity. And then things get chopped out because of word counts.\n\nSorry ''bout that.\n\nAnyway, I''m here today to give you some instructions that really are idiot-proof.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-to-do-a-side-braid-or-updo', '', '', '2010-03-16 16:47:01', '2010-03-16 20:47:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6849', 0, 'post', '', 4);
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(6888, 1, '2010-03-19 10:49:57', '2010-03-19 14:49:57', 'You''ve heard of Latisse, yes? It''s the prescription treatment  for growing your lashes longer, thicker and darker—and like most things that are awesome, not available in Canada just yet. (Health Canada is currently reviewing it but no word on a release date.)\n\nNow some cool news: we don''t have to wait to get in on the lash-lengthening action.\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lumigan.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-7063" title="lumigan" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lumigan.jpg" alt="" width="218" height="291" /></a>Lumigan for Eyelash Growth</h2>\nI did some, uh, investigative journalism a few weeks back and happily discovered that the active ingredient (bimatoprost) in Latisse is ALSO present in another prescription product called Lumigan, which we CAN get here (both are made by Allergan). Lumigan is used to treat glaucoma, but according to the ophthalmologist I spoke with, any MD can safely prescribe it off-label for your lashes.\n\n(What''s an off-label prescription, you ask? It''s just like some people take the birth control pill for acne, not birth control.) While Latisse comes in single-dose applications, you can use a Q-Tip to apply Lumigan to the base of your lashes once daily for four to six weeks (and then twice a week thereafter).\n\nYou may have heard stories about the stuff changing your eye colour, but the MDs I talked to felt these concerns were minor. (Studies were done of people putting the drops IN THEIR EYES, not on the roots of their lashes, and even then the incidence of iris darkening was only 1.5 percent.) You just need to be super-careful about how you apply it, as it WILL trigger hair growth. You don''t want any weird strays on your eyelids!\n<h2>New Lash Growth Products</h2>\nIf you''ve tried Latisse or Lumigan, I''d love to hear your experience—otherwise, in the meantime, you can rock some of these over-the-counter lash growth products. What they do is encourage blood circulation to the eyelash hair follicles and strengthen them to prevent them from falling out. The result? A longer eyelash growth phase, which means lashes appear longer and thicker. (But note: they don''t actually make lashes grow... if they did, they''d be prescription products.) Still, who cares if they LOOK longer, right?\n\nHere are some products to try:\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/loreal-lash-serum1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7064" title="loreal-lash-serum" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/loreal-lash-serum1-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>L''Oréal Paris Lash Boosting Serum</h2>\nThis just launched with the promise that when applied daily, it will transform your lashes in four weeks. Use it alone at night and under mascara during the day. L''Oréal Paris are actually giving away 500 of these puppies right now! Head on over <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/_en/_ca/serum/login.aspx" target="_blank">here</a> to enter.\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/smashbox-lash-dna.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7065" title="smashbox-lash-dna" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/smashbox-lash-dna-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Smashbox Lash DNA Mascara</h2>\nDon''t have time to apply a nighttime treatment? This product has lash-enhancing amino acids and proteins blended  right into regular mascara. I was sold on the promise of a "doe-eyed"  effect.\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jan-marini-lash.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full  wp-image-6894" title="jan-marini-lash" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/jan-marini-lash.jpg" alt="" width="147" height="147" /></a>Jan Marini Marini Lash Eyelash Conditioner</h2>\nJan Marini was the first company to come out with an OTC lash  booster, which if I''m not mistaken, was so close to the prescription  version that they had to reformulate. This new edition contains peptides  and can be used on eyebrows too.\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/cargo-lash-activator-night.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6898" title="cargo-lash-activator-night" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/cargo-lash-activator-night-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="147" height="147" /></a>Cargo LashActivator Night</h2>\nCargo already offers LashActivator, a black mascara with  lash-enhancing properties. This spring, they''re launching a nighttime  treatment, which doubles as a volumizing primer under your mascara. The  claim: 169 percent improvement over the natural rate of lash growth in  30 days.\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/fusionbeauty-stimulashfusion.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-7066" title="fusionbeauty-stimulashfusion" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/fusionbeauty-stimulashfusion-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Fusion Beauty StimuLashFusion Intensive Night Conditioning Lash Enhancer</h2>\nThis product doubles as an eyebrow growth-booster, but takes a little longer—six weeks—to work its magic. Bonus: no parabens.\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Talika-Lipocils.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-7067" title="Talika Lipocils" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Talika-Lipocils-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Talika Eyelash Lipocils</h2>\nAnother newcomer: this is a twice-daily treatment to lengthen and thicken lashes in 28 days. I like that it''s plant-based (nettle, lethicin, apple extract, etc.) but wish they''d left out the parabens.\n\nDisclaimer: I am not an MD so please speak to your doctor before using any of these products!\n\nAnd the last word goes to this lady:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/crazy-long-lashes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-6889" title="crazy-long-lashes" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/crazy-long-lashes-300x225.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="225" /></a>', 'Trend alert: Lash growth products', 'You''ve heard of Latisse, yes? It''s the prescription treatment  for growing your lashes longer, thicker and darker—and like most things that are awesome, not available in Canada just yet. (Health Canada is currently reviewing it but no word on a release date.)\n\nNow some cool news: we don''t have to wait to get in on the lash-lengthening action.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'trend-alert-lash-growth-products', '', '', '2010-03-19 10:49:57', '2010-03-19 14:49:57', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6888', 0, 'post', '', 20),
(6909, 1, '2010-03-22 10:00:57', '2010-03-22 14:00:57', 'Paris Fashion Week is always my favourite—isn''t it everyone''s? The best clothes, the best models... and definitely the best hair and makeup. This is the place where all the beauty trends from New York, London and Milan come together, and it''s always a bit of a mixed bag. Yes, Paris has its fair share of the edgy and downright bizarre (see my <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/20/more-fashion-week-beauty-donts/">Fashion Week Beauty Don''ts from the spring 2010 shows</a>). But there are also supremely wearable classics, like voluminous hair and gorgeous, gleaming bare skin. And finally, there are what I like to call Beauty Trends That Make You Go Hmmm: red lips with a glittery twist (at Givenchy), DayGlo makeup (at Yves Saint Laurent and Miu Miu), and dark—but painterly—eye makeup (at Chanel and Jean Paul Gaultier). Here''s a closer look: <!--more-->\n<h2>Trend #1: Red Lips, 3 Ways</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/paris-fashion-week-fall-2010-red-lips.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7055" title="paris-fashion-week-fall-2010-red-lips" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/paris-fashion-week-fall-2010-red-lips.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="305" /></a>\n\nRed lips with a glossy texture—not matte—were spotted in New York, London AND Paris. But the best example has to be the ones at Givenchy (above). OF COURSE they were created by makeup artist extraordinaire Pat McGrath, who used red lip liner, red lipstick, glitter and gloss. (Also notice: the models aren''t even wearing mascara, so as to make the contrast between lips and eyes that much greater.)\n\nIf this is all TOO MUCH, consider the orange-red lipstick from Karl Lagerfeld, or the dark, wine-coloured stains at Christian Dior.\n<h2>Trend #2: Dark, Painterly Eyes</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/runway-beauty-paris-fashion-week-fall-2010-eyes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7056" title="runway-beauty-paris-fashion-week-fall-2010-eyes" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/runway-beauty-paris-fashion-week-fall-2010-eyes.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="305" /></a>\n\nThe eye makeup at Chanel, above (and also Jean Paul Gaultier) was like a miniature work of art on the eyelids. At Chanel, global makeup director Peter Philips took inspiration from the handbags and shoes (!!!) to create a printed, textured, graphic look. From afar, the effect was a bit grungy—but of course, the application was very, very deliberate.\n\nStill, the smoky eye won''t go away—at Lanvin the take was very Mod.\n<h2>Trend #3: Pale, Bare Skin</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/runway-beauty-paris-fashion-week-fall-2010-bare-skin.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7057" title="runway-beauty-paris-fashion-week-fall-2010-bare-skin" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/runway-beauty-paris-fashion-week-fall-2010-bare-skin.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="305" /></a>\n\nAs neurotic as it may sound, there''s always a trend in skin texture, be it dewy or matte or luminous, etc. The trend this year is just normal, clean, bare skin—no fancy stuff. The best example was at Stella McCartney (above), but also check out Balenciaga and Dries Van Noten.\n<h2>Trend #4: Electric Brights</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/paris-fashion-week-fall-2010-bright-makeup.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7058" title="paris-fashion-week-fall-2010-bright-makeup" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/paris-fashion-week-fall-2010-bright-makeup.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="305" /></a>\n\nWill you allow me to gush about the makeup at Miu Miu again? (I screwed up last week and had this down as a Milan show, but it actually was in Paris.) Anyway, it''s makeup I''d never in a million years think would look good (slashes of purple and orange? Say what?) and yet it DOES. Also take note of Yves Saint Laurent''s fun fuchsia lips, which were also echoed on the lids. All these bright colours—it''s definitely not what you''d expect to see for fall, but it''s refreshing, no?\n<h2>Trend #5: Voluminous Hair</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/paris-fashion-week-fall-2010-volume-hair.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7059" title="paris-fashion-week-fall-2010-volume-hair" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/paris-fashion-week-fall-2010-volume-hair.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="300" /></a>\n\nPut away your straightening irons, ladies. (Unless you''re going to use them to create curls and waves.) Voluminous hair is where it''s at for fall, whether it''s loose, eye-grazing waves (at Chloé, above), a full, bouncy ponytail (at Louis Vuitton) or a full-on teased ''do (at Nina Ricci). Hair piled high on the head (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/12/milan-fashion-week-fall-2010-beauty-trends-red-lips-big-hair-and-more/">as we saw in Milan</a>) is also HUGE: notice the big buns at Karl Lagerfeld and Chanel.\n\nWhat do you think of the Paris Fashion Week beauty trends? Will you be teasing your hair, trying a glittery red lip, or—eek!—slicking on some orange and purple eyeliner?', 'Paris F/W &#039;10: Hair and makeup trends', 'Paris Fashion Week is always my favourite—isn''t it everyone''s? The best clothes, the best models... and definitely the best hair and makeup. This is the place where all the beauty trends from New York, London and Milan come together, and it''s always a bit of a mixed bag. Yes, Paris has its fair share of the edgy and downright bizarre (see my <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/20/more-fashion-week-beauty-donts/">Fashion Week Beauty Don''ts from the spring 2010 shows</a>). But there are also supremely wearable classics, like voluminous hair and gorgeous, gleaming bare skin. And finally, there are what I like to call Beauty Trends That Make You Go Hmmm: red lips with a glittery twist (at Givenchy), DayGlo makeup (at Yves Saint Laurent and Miu Miu), and dark—but painterly—eye makeup (at Chanel and Jean Paul Gaultier). Here''s a closer look:', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'paris-fw-10-hair-and-makeup-trends', '', '', '2010-03-22 10:00:57', '2010-03-22 14:00:57', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6909', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(6935, 1, '2010-03-25 20:20:24', '2010-03-26 00:20:24', 'Who doesn''t love a "guess the celebrity" game? It''s one of my favourite pages in <a href="http://www.usmagazine.com/"><em>Us Weekly</em></a>—the, um, only magazine I actually still subscribe to. (Did I just admit that?) Pre-blog era, I used to read dozens of mags each month, but now—in an admittedly career-limiting move, given I still WORK in magazines—I''ve got less time to read them. And really, the gossip rags are pretty great as far as trend-watching goes. My longtime hair guy (the one I always return to after playing guinea pig at various beauty launches) has been saying for AT LEAST 10 years—way before such publications began to multiply—that seeing how celebs make trends work in real life is far more instructive than looking at airbrushed photos of models. (I also used to read the now-defunct socialite-watching site, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/06/beauty-inspiration-park-avenue-peerage/">Park Avenue Peerage</a>, for the same reason.)\n\nAnyway, in a decidedly <a href="http://www.usmagazine.com/"><em>Us</em></a>-inspired post, I thought it would be fun (and who are we kidding, anti-depressive) to take a look at some bad celebrity photos today. See if you can guess who''s who above, and then find out if you were right below.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ashlee-and-jessica-simpson.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6942" title="ashlee-and-jessica-simpson" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ashlee-and-jessica-simpson.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="625" /></a>\n<h2>1. Ashlee and Jessica Simpson</h2>\nHow awesome are these Laura Ashley dresses and the teased, too-short bangs?\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/elisabeth-hasselbeck.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6944" title="elisabeth-hasselbeck" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/elisabeth-hasselbeck.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="625" /></a>2. Elisabeth Hasselbeck</h2>\nUm, Sally Jessy Raphael called and wants her glasses back. (I still think they''re kind of cute though.)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/renee-zellweger.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6945" title="renee-zellweger" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/renee-zellweger.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="625" /></a>\n<h2>3. Renée Zellweger</h2>\nShe could stand in for Kelly Bundy, no?\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/taylor-swift.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6946" title="taylor-swift" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/taylor-swift.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="625" /></a>\n<h2>4. Taylor Swift</h2>\nThis was a hard one! Taylor has such a signature look now that I didn''t recognize her with the Bo Derek hair.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/julianne-moore.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6947" title="julianne-moore" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/julianne-moore.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="625" /></a>\n<h2>5. Julianne Moore</h2>\nOk—is this woman capable of EVER looking bad?\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/katie-holmes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6948" title="katie-holmes" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/katie-holmes.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="625" /></a>\n<h2>6. Katie Holmes</h2>\nOh, Katie. You look so happy and innocent pre-Tom and Baby Sci.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/katherine-heigl.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6949" title="katherine-heigl" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/katherine-heigl.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="625" /></a>\n<h2>7. Katherine Heigl</h2>\nDoesn''t she remind you of Rachel McAdams in <em>Mean Girls</em> here? She seems to have survived the ''80s unscathed, style-wise. Good photo.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/michelle-pfeiffer.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6950" title="michelle-pfeiffer" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/michelle-pfeiffer.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="625" /></a>\n<h2>8. Michelle Pfeiffer</h2>\nSo ''80s-tastic I can''t even take it. But the hair—without the strange decoration—is rather <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/12/milan-fashion-week-fall-2010-beauty-trends-red-lips-big-hair-and-more/">Fendi fall ''10</a>, isn''t it?\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/beyonce.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6951" title="beyonce" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/beyonce.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="400" /></a></p>\n\n<h2>9. Beyoncé</h2>\nAwww...\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kate-hudson.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-6952" title="kate-hudson" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kate-hudson.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="625" /></a>\n<h2>10. Kate Hudson</h2>\nI see the resemblance to Kate here,  but seriously—if you just saw this childhood photo, would you ever in a million years dream that she''d grow up to be so gorgeous?\n\nHow''d you do on your guesses? Which celebrity flashback is your favourite? I''m going to have to go with Michelle Pfeiffer for $200, Alex...\n\n<em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photos: Hollywood.com</span></em>', 'Just for fun: Guess the celebrity', 'Who doesn''t love a "guess the celebrity" game? It''s one of my favourite pages in <a href="http://www.usmagazine.com/"><em>Us Weekly</em></a>—the, um, only magazine I actually still subscribe to. (Did I just admit that?) Pre-blog era, I used to read dozens of mags each month, but now—in an admittedly career-limiting move, given I still WORK in magazines—I''ve got less time to read them. And really, the gossip rags are pretty great as far as trend-watching goes.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'just-for-fun-guess-the-celebrity', '', '', '2010-03-25 20:20:24', '2010-03-26 00:20:24', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6935', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(6958, 1, '2010-03-26 08:26:51', '2010-03-26 12:26:51', 'Last year—inspired by Hadley Freeman''s brilliant book <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/www.amazon.ca'');" href="http://www.amazon.ca/Meaning-Sunglasses-Almost-Things-Fashionable/dp/0143114999/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1245598624&amp;sr=8-2" target="_blank"><em>The Meaning of Sunglasses: And a Guide to Almost  All Things Fashionable</em></a>—I wrote about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/24/quote-the-beauty-therapists-banter/">Beauty Therapist Judgement</a>. You know: it''s the well-meaning but mildly insulting evaluation of your skin, feet, nails, hair or whatever body part your beauty professional is treating—usually accompanied by some stupidly obvious advice about what you SHOULD be doing, such as drinking more water or using foot cream.\n\nIf you hate this kind of thing, as I do—and yet still require some high-tech beauty maintenance—then you''re probably a good candidate for one (or more) at-home beauty gadgets. Inspired by the devices used by dermatologists, hairdressers and other pros, you can now treat all kinds of beauty issues in the privacy of your own home, whether it''s removing unwanted hair, smoothing out your locks or giving yourself an anti-aging light therapy treatment. Sure, it might take a bit longer to get the results you would from a professional visit, but they''re definitely more affordable. Plus, you can maintain results yourself.\n\nI''ve also gotta say: out of all the beauty swag I''ve tried and tested over the years, I freakin'' LOVE my beauty gadgets. They''ve changed my life and I''m really not kidding. Here''s the lowdown on which ones I recommend investing in—and then a few honourable mentions to consider.\n<h2>The Best Beauty Gadgets: Worth Every Penny</h2>\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Clarisonic.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-6959 alignright" title="Clarisonic" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Clarisonic.jpg" alt="" width="176" height="240" /></a>Clarisonic Classic Sonic Skin Cleansing System</h2>\nThis puppy runs around $200 or so, but I swear it''s a bargain. Hear me out: you''ll never need to buy an exfoliator again (unless you want to top this up with a gentle hydroxy-acid one, possibly). Nor would you really need microdermabrasion (which I don''t think is that great for your skin anyway, but that''s another post for another day). It''s basically like a giant electric toothbrush for your face, and MAN does it leave your skin clean and soft. I especially enjoy it when I need to remove copious amounts of makeup, or anything with silicone, which can clog your pores. In fact, it''s advisable if you''re prone to any pore-clogging or breakouts in general.\n\nFun facts: it''s twice as effective as manual cleansing and six times as effective as manual cleansing at removing makeup. It will also help any topicals you''re applying after cleansing (eg. <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/14/skincare-must-have-the-single-ingredient-all-derms-love/">retinol</a>) to penetrate better, as they won''t get shut out by a leftover layer of dead skin cells, oil or makeup. More info <a href="http://www.clarisonic.com/us/shop/sonic-cleansing-system-classic.php">here</a>. You can buy it at Holt Renfrew.\n<h2>UPDATE: Clarisonic Mia Sonic Skin Cleansing System</h2>\nA Twitter question (a Twestion) just came through asking about the Clarisonic Mia, which is a smaller (and cheaper—by about $50) version of the Classic. (See <a href="http://www.clarisonic.com/us/shop/sonic-cleansing-system-mia.php">here</a>.) I''ve never tried the Mia, but as far as I can tell, the only difference is the size, amount of charge it holds and the fact that it only has one speed instead of two. I never even use the two different speeds on my Classic, so if I were buying one now? I''d go for the Mia. Plus it comes in pink and yellow...\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/silkn.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6960 alignleft" title="silkn" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/silkn-255x300.jpg" alt="" width="204" height="240" /></a>Silk''n Home Hair Removal System</h2>\nI won''t lie: this one costs a lot. About $800. BUT... so does laser hair removal, and so does waxing. I''ve dabbled in both over the years with mixed results. (Although if you''re in the Toronto area and are looking for a good waxing lady, I have to send you to <a href="http://www.fashionmagazine.com/shops/beaut-par-zai/">Beauté Par Zai</a>, who I adore and who also has the best prices in town, hands down. Tell her Michelle sent you.) Anyway, as much as it hurt me to break up with Zai after years of bonding over hot wax, I had to try this device over the winter. (You can''t use it when you have a tan.) You''re supposed to use it every couple of weeks initially, and it works the same as a laser treatment—you just put the device on the treatment area and press a button to release pulses of light.\n\nThe verdict? Impressive. I''m still doing sessions—I''ve maybe done four on my legs and underarms so far—but the hair is now MUCH finer and softer, and takes way longer to grow in. I never experienced these results with waxing. And laser hair removal at the derm''s office? No thank you. The last time I did it, back in ''06, I nearly fainted. More info <a href="http://www.silkn.com/">here</a>. You can buy the device at SpaMedica in Toronto.\n<h2>Chi Ceramic Straightening Iron</h2>\nOkay, I know just about everyone has a flat iron by now—even though we''re using them to curl instead of straighten these days. But I can''t resist recommending my favourite. Chi was the original ceramic one and is still the very best, in my opinion. I''ve had mine for about six years now and it''s still going strong. Get it at Trade Secrets.\n\nNB: Another beauty editor fave (well, specifically my friend J.''s) is T3''s version... but I find the temperature a bit too hot (although it''s adjustable, I can never figure it out).\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/t3-hairdryer.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-6962 alignright" title="t3-hairdryer" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/t3-hairdryer.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a></h2>\n<h2>T3 Tourmaline Evolution Hair Dryer</h2>\nUntil I found this hair dryer, I struggled with various cheap-o versions that tended to emit <em>l''eau de burning hair </em>rather too frequently, and usually had a lifespan of about six months. Like my Chi, I''ve had this T3 dryer for at least five years now and I have no complaints. The main benefit of tourmaline dryers is that they reduce drying time (apparently by up to 60 percent), are less damaging and instead of roughing up your hair cuticle, leave your hair silky and smooth. More info <a href="http://www.t3hairproducts.com.au/evolution.php">here</a>. Buy one at Holt Renfrew or Sephora.\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/oral-b-triumph-smart-guide.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-6963 alignleft" title="oral-b-triumph-smart-guide" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/oral-b-triumph-smart-guide.jpg" alt="" width="246" height="333" /></a></h2>\n<h2>Oral-B Electric Toothbrush</h2>\nWhat''s a gadget story without mentioning electric toothbrushes? What an invention. They just don''t compare with manual toothbrushes: you get such a lovely thorough clean feeling when you use one of these, there''s no going back once you''ve tried one. Oral-B makes a version with a built-in timer (you know you''re supposed to brush for at least two minutes each time, right?). At drugstores.\n<h2>The Best Beauty Gadgets: Honourable Mentions</h2>\n<h2>Zeno Blemish Clearing Device</h2>\nAs I mentioned in <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/02/11/whitney-port-the-new-face-of-zeno-acne-device/">this post</a>, Zeno has since introduced a 2.0 version of their original zit-zapping device, but they both work along the same premise: you hold it to the pimple for 2.5 minutes while it heats up to destroy bacteria. (There''s also a <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/04/30/zeno-cold-sore-treatment-device/">cold sore version</a>.) Note, however, that you need to use it at the first sign of the pimple, and it might not work on all types of acne (eg. cystic acne). It''s worth checking out if you need to deal with the occasional pimple... but to be completely honest, I prefer this next product:\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/thermaclear_device.jpg"><img class="size-large wp-image-6968 alignleft" title="thermaclear_device" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/thermaclear_device-402x1024.jpg" alt="" width="118" height="301" /></a></h2>\n<h2>ThermaClear</h2>\nThis is another acne-clearing device, and it works similarly to Zeno. Why do I like it better? Because you only have to hold it to your skin for a second or two, versus 2.5 minutes per pimple with Zeno. (The zap is a bit intense, but nothing unbearable.) It also doesn''t require replacement cartridges—while the Zeno does (and they can get really expensive). Again, try it with the caution that it might not work on severe types of acne. More details <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml?brandId=ThermaClear&amp;list=list">here</a>. At Sephora.\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/baby_quasar.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-6966 alignright" title="baby_quasar" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/baby_quasar.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="175" /></a>Baby Quasar LED Light Therapy</h2>\nThis is a light therapy device that treats your skin with various wavelengths of light in order to help with concerns like fine lines, skin tone and acne. It takes a good half hour to complete a treatment as you pass the device over the various quadrants of your face. (It doesn''t hurt at all though.) When you''re first starting out with it, you''re supposed to do the treatment every day and then gradually move to maintenance sessions once or twice a week. But that''s been my downfall: I just haven''t been able to make the time commitment yet to using this often enough to see results. Yep, I''m a slacker. If you''ve tried it, let me know! The device is $400+ and you can buy it <a href="http://www.dermstore.ca/profile_Baby+Quasar_500592.htm">here</a>.\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/tanda.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-6967 alignleft" title="tanda" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/tanda-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a></h2>\n<h2>Tanda Skincare System</h2>\nThis one—which I do have at home...somewhere—is similar to the Baby Quasar in that it treats with different wavelengths of light. There are actually two heads: blue for acne and red for anti-aging. I must confess that I haven''t got around to trying this one yet either. Have you? Let me know! It''s available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora.\n\nSo tell me: what''s YOUR favourite beauty gadget? I''d love to hear if you''ve had any successes with any of these... or if there''s anything you''re dying to try!', 'Best beauty gadgets: Clarisonic, Silk&#039;n, Chi, T3 and more', 'Last year—inspired by Hadley Freeman''s brilliant book <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/www.amazon.ca'');" href="http://www.amazon.ca/Meaning-Sunglasses-Almost-Things-Fashionable/dp/0143114999/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1245598624&amp;sr=8-2" target="_blank"><em>The Meaning of Sunglasses: And a Guide to Almost  All Things Fashionable</em></a>—I wrote about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/24/quote-the-beauty-therapists-banter/">Beauty Therapist Judgement</a>. You know: it''s the well-meaning but mildly insulting evaluation of your skin, feet, nails, hair or whatever body part your beauty professional is treating—usually accompanied by some stupidly obvious advice about what you SHOULD be doing, such as drinking more water or using foot cream.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'best-beauty-gadgets-clarisonic-silkn-chi-t3-and-more', '', '', '2010-03-26 08:26:51', '2010-03-26 12:26:51', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6958', 0, 'post', '', 18),
(6982, 1, '2010-03-29 10:51:14', '2010-03-29 14:51:14', 'Today''s editor''s picks may seem a bit random. What they have in common—aside from my endorsement—is that they''re all hitting stores this month or next. Here''s why I like each one:\n<h2>Cosmo''s Sexiest Beauty Secrets: The Ultimate Guide to Looking Gorgeous</h2>\nI can''t resist a good beauty guide, and this one—written by <em>Cosmopolitan</em>''s editors—covers all the basics. (And here I thought it was just going to be full of catch-a-man tricks.) Lots of good advice here, including a really helpful section on haircuts and colour with lots of modern photos you could bring to show your hairdresser. Worth a look if you don''t have something like this already in your collection. Out April 6th in Canada (see <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/1588168298/ref=pd_lpo_k2_dp_sr_1?pf_rd_p=485327511&amp;pf_rd_s=lpo-top-stripe&amp;pf_rd_t=201&amp;pf_rd_i=1588167259&amp;pf_rd_m=A3DWYIK6Y9EEQB&amp;pf_rd_r=0YHM17T84ZQWKXBSCZSP">here</a>).\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls-acai-toning-mist.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7046" title="kiehls-acai-toning-mist" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls-acai-toning-mist-188x300.jpg" alt="" width="188" height="300" /></a>Kiehl''s Limited Edition Açai Toning Mist</h2>\nAs I''ve mentioned before, I''m a big fan of <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/02/how-to-clear-clogged-pores/">Kiehl''s Açai Damage-Minimizing Cleanser</a>, which is one of the best foaming cleansers I''ve tried. (And organic too!) I''m also a habitual facial mister and am loving the one in this line. Also organic, it''s supposed to clarify, tighten pores and restore radiance. For a limited time you can get one designed by Julianne Moore, Pharrell  Williams, Jeff Koons or Malia Jones, with proceeds going to the  Rainforest Alliance. Details <a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/toners/ltd-edition-acai-damage-protecting-toning-mist-julianne-moore.htm">here</a>.\n\nHIGHLY recommended for your desk at work to combat the drying effects of indoor heating and A/C, refresh your makeup or just give you a mid-afternoon boost. Trust me, ALL beauty eds have a facial mist on their desks.\n<h2>Clarins Gentle Beauty Soap</h2>\nI''m so excited that Clarins has introduced their very first organic product (certified by EcoCert). You can use this on face or body and it smells amazing in that signature Clarins citrusy way. It suits all skin types and contains organic shea butter and hazelnut oil.\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/tresemme-naturals-radiant-volume-shampoo.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-6993" title="tresemme-naturals-radiant-volume-shampoo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/tresemme-naturals-radiant-volume-shampoo.jpg" alt="" width="244" height="362" /></a>TRESemmé Naturals Radiant Volume Shampoo and Conditioner</h2>\nOkay, so you need to know that this line isn''t <em>completely</em> natural... if you''re a purist, you should probably go elsewhere (eg. Noah''s or Whole Foods) and prepare to spend a bit more on less mainstream products. I''m okay with this range though, because as much as I TRY to be natural, sometimes performance and price are more important factors—especially when it comes to hair products. You may know about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/04/22/editors-pick-tresemme-24-hour-body-shampoo/">my love for TRESemmé''s 24 Hour Body range</a>—one of the best performing drugstore lines and GREAT value. With the Naturals products, I got the same crazy volume but with a "lower sulfate" formula in the shampoo and no silicones in the conditioner. That''s good enough for me! <a href="http://www.tresemme.com/naturals/products/radiant-volume-shampoo.aspx">More info here</a>.\n\nPS. Although it saddens me to say this, skip <a href="http://www.tresemme.com/fresh-start/products/dry-shampoo.aspx">TRESemmé''s Fresh Start Dry Shampoo</a> and instead spend your bucks on a higher-end one from <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/11/beauty-editors-pick-kevin-murphy/">Kevin Murphy</a> or <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/05/26/how-to-make-your-blow-out-last/">Ojon</a>. I was super excited that a drugstore brand was finally coming out with a dry shampoo (at a drugstore price!), but dry shampoos and tricky. They really need to do a good job of absorbing the oil and this one felt a bit greasy (as in more grease than I started with). I also detected a bit of grey-ish residue, which can be a problem on non-blondes.\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/benefit-confessions-of-a-concealaholic.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-6995" title="benefit-confessions-of-a-concealaholic" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/benefit-confessions-of-a-concealaholic-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Benefit Confessions of a Concealaholic</h2>\nThese little kits that Benefit keeps coming out with get me every time! This one I REALLY identify with, being a bit of a concealer addict myself. It contains mini versions of That Gal (a brightening face primer), Erase Paste (an eye-area concealer), Boi-ing (a truly industrial-strength concealer for zits and stuff), Lemon Aid (eyelid primer) and Eye Bright (a pinky eye-area brightener), plus two brushes. It''s $44 for the lot, but what great value!\n\nWhat''s YOUR take on these new products? Anything you''re planning to try?', 'Editor&#039;s picks: March', 'Today''s editor''s picks may seem a bit random. What they have in common—aside from my endorsement—is that they''re all hitting stores this month or next. Here''s why I like each one:', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'editors-picks-march', '', '', '2010-03-29 10:51:14', '2010-03-29 14:51:14', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=6982', 0, 'post', '', 5);
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(7001, 1, '2010-03-31 16:59:48', '2010-03-31 20:59:48', 'It''s reader question time! Today I''ve got some advice for reader Giselle, who is looking for a skin care regime that treats oily skin, breakouts AND their pain-in-the-butt aftermath, post-acne marks. She writes:\r\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><em>"I''m having trouble finding a good skin care regime for myself. I have oily skin and seem to break out a lot at my time of month. A lot of SPF moisturizers cause breakouts. I also have brown spots on my face, from old breakouts and age I suppose."</em></strong></p>\r\nNow Giselle is in her early 50s, but what I''m going to recommend applies to pretty much everyone over age 25. So if any of these issues apply to you (or even if they don''t), stay with me here:\r\n<h2>Treating Hormonal Acne Naturally</h2>\r\nI promise I WILL get to the product regimen part... but first things first: if you tend to break out at certain times of the month (join the club), it''s worth a little effort to see if you can re-balance those hormones. Yes, medications like the birth control pill, spironolactone, Accutane and antibiotics can help, but I''m generally against them. They''re short-term fixes with some serious side effects (<a href="http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=52585">breast cancer</a>, anyone?). I''m also on the fence about laser treatments—they can work, but again, not necessarily permanently, and they can get REALLY expensive.\r\n\r\nAlthough it''s undoubtedly more challenging, you CAN do a lot naturally through diet and lifestyle to at least lessen the severity of those monthly breakouts. (The payoff is that it''s going to make much more of a difference than any product you put on your skin topically, plus you can improve your overall health at the same time.)\r\n<h2>What to Eat for Acne</h2>\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/organic-meadow-butter.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7018" title="organic-meadow-butter" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/organic-meadow-butter-300x170.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="170" /></a>By far the best information on nutrition is from the <a href="http://www.westonaprice.org/">Weston A. Price Foundation</a>, which advocates cutting out ALL processed crap (including soy—a major baddie) and upping your quantities of healthy saturated fats like butter and coconut oil. Yep, you read that right. Fat is not the enemy—unless it''s hydrogenated vegetable or soybean oils. I''ve eliminated those (along with the vast quantities of nuts and seeds I used to eat) and started slathering everything in butter and coconut oil. I know it sounds strange, but it''s made a MAJOR difference in my skin. It''s also important to eat enough protein—and I mean ANIMAL protein—which most of us females don''t get enough of. And you probably already know that sugar and white flour are the absolute worst, so avoid them like the plague. You can read more about the WAPF approach to acne <a href="http://www.westonaprice.org/Acne.html">here</a>.\r\n\r\n<strong>UPDATE: I''m convinced that taking cod liver oil has actually made the BIGGEST difference in the texture and quality of my skin (and eliminating breakouts). <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/09/02/the-single-best-product-evah-for-your-skin-is-not-in-fact-an-actual-skincare-product/">For more details please see this post</a>.</strong>\r\n<h2>Liver Detox and Acne</h2>\r\nMany natural health practitioners also say that acne is connected to the liver, which processes our hormones, and I believe that too. If you''re feeling very brave, you can try a liver and gallbladder flush, which can remove blockages (intrahepatic stones) in the area that may be contributing to hormonal breakouts. (Too much information to explain in one post, but <a href="http://sensiblehealth.com/">this site</a> is a wonderful resource.) However, there are two schools of thought: some say you need to flush to get rid of these stones, but <a href="http://www.westonaprice.org/Gall-Stones.html">WAPF says</a> they''re a side effect of not consuming enough healthy fats, and once you change your diet they will dissolve.\r\n\r\nOkay, now on to product recommendations!\r\n<h2>Skin Care for Acne-Prone Skin: Morning <strong></strong></h2>\r\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/aveda-outer-peace-foaming-cleanser.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7020" title="aveda-outer-peace-foaming-cleanser" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/aveda-outer-peace-foaming-cleanser-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Start with a basic gel cleanser (nothing creamy).</strong> I really like the foaming cleansers by Kiehl''s (<a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/cleansers/acai-damage-minimizing-damage-cleanser.htm">Açai Damage-Minimizing Cleanser</a>), <a href="http://www.consonantbody.com/consonantbody/">Consonant Body</a> (Organic Foaming Face Wash) and Aveda (<a href="http://www.aveda.com/product/CATEGORY10889/PROD10347/Skin_Care/Acne/index.tmpl?ngextredir=1">Outer Peace Foaming Cleanser)</a>. At the drugstore, try <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/02/27/neutrogena-oil-free-acne-wash-in-pink-grapefruit/">Neutrogena Oil-Free Acne Wash</a>, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/04/10/a-makeup-artists-best-budget-beauty-buys/">Olay Foaming Face Wash</a> or <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/02/26/shop-the-beauty-closet-february-part-two/">L''Oréal Paris Go 360° Clean</a>. Unless your skin is very oily, be careful with cleansers labelled as specifically for acne-prone or oily skin—many of them can be too drying. Also be cautious with cleansers that have added exfoliating properties—I prefer exfoliating with hydroxy acid toners (see below), so you want to be careful about doubling up lest you irritate your skin.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/la-roche-posay-mela-d-serum.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7022 alignleft" title="la-roche-posay-mela-d-serum" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/la-roche-posay-mela-d-serum-167x300.jpg" alt="" width="117" height="210" /></a><strong>Apply a serum.</strong> I''m a huge fan of serums because they''re more powerful than moisturizers (due to their liquidy format, formulators can infuse them with higher proportions of active ingredients). This is where you can treat both the pigmentation issues and the signs of aging. I use <a href="http://www.laroche-posay.us/_us/_en/consumer/catalog/ByType/Aging/mela-d-serum.htm">La Roche Posay Mela D Serum</a> (which specifically targets dark spots); Clinique also has a new product out called <a href="http://www.clinique.ca/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY8325&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD7125">Even Better</a>. Don''t be afraid to use more than one serum though! You can layer on an anti-aging one, like <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/12/30/editors-pick-this-works-active-serum/">This Works Active Serum</a>. I''ve also been using the new <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/02/24/shop-the-beauty-closet-february-part-one/">Prevage Anti-Aging Serum</a>, which is pricey but super effective on both pigmentation and fine lines. (It''s just a little silicone-y, so get a sample first to make sure it doesn''t break you out.)\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/pure+simple-sunscreen-for-oily-impure-skin.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7023 alignright" title="pure+simple-sunscreen-for-oily-impure-skin" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/pure+simple-sunscreen-for-oily-impure-skin-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a><strong>Wear a natural sunscreen.</strong> If you''ve got oily skin, you don''t really need to layer on moisturizer and then sunscreen—it will make you too greasy. Just put on your sunscreen (and maybe some eye cream, if you need it). Sunscreen is really important to protect any areas of pigmentation from getting darker. As for breaking out—that''s caused by the chemicals in mainstream sunscreens, so I''d use a natural sunscreen with zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. My favourite facial sunscreen of all time is <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?page=shop.product_details&amp;flypage=shop.flypage&amp;product_id=1542&amp;category_id=673&amp;manufacturer_id=0&amp;option=com_virtuemart&amp;Itemid=27">Pure + Simple All Natural Sunscreen SPF 30 for Oily/Impure Skin</a>—it''s lightweight and not greasy at all. <a href="http://www.lavera.com/catalog/Sunscreens-1000014-1.html?show=info">Lavera</a> is another good brand, but if you visit a health food store I''m sure you''ll find other options. Remember to apply sunscreen all over your face, neck and chest.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/hourglass-mineral-primer.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7025 alignleft" title="hourglass-mineral-primer" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/hourglass-mineral-primer-300x268.png" alt="" width="180" height="161" /></a>\r\n\r\n<strong>Use a mattifying or oil-control lotion or primer</strong>. This step will help absorb oil throughout the day so your skin doesn''t look as shiny. I''ve had good luck with <a href="http://www.dermadoctor.com/product.asp?productid=2125&amp;src=ppc&amp;ecamp=ggl&amp;gkey=oc8&amp;AID=2024&amp;s_kwcid=TC|7475|oc8||S|p|3514164313">OC8 Mattifying Gel</a> and <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P210575&amp;categoryId=C17271">Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer</a>. NeoStrata is introducing a new Oil-Free Mattifying Fluid this spring that you may also want to check out.\r\n<h2>Skin Care for Acne-Prone Skin: Evening</h2>\r\n<strong>Cleanse your skin again.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dermaglow-radiance-glycolic-gentle-peel-solution.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7028 alignright" title="dermaglow-radiance-glycolic-gentle-peel-solution" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dermaglow-radiance-glycolic-gentle-peel-solution-202x300.jpg" alt="" width="202" height="300" /></a></strong><strong>A few times a week, use a gentle exfoliating toner.</strong> I prefer hydroxy acid toners instead of actual scrubs with beads. They will not only remove dead skin build-up that can clog pores, but will also help fade the post-acne marks. Some products to try: <a href="../2009/12/07/tried-tested-december-balmshell-e-l-f-cosmetics-neostrata-rare-elements-the-soap-girl-and-zuii-organics/">NeoStrata Skin Renewal Peel Solution</a> (or a new version out this spring, the Toning Solution Level 2 with 10% Glycolic Acid and 2% Salicylic Acid) or <a href="../2009/08/04/whats-new-dermaglow-radiance-glycolic-10-gentle-peel-solution-50/">Dermaglow Radiance Glycolic 10% Gentle Peel Solution</a>. The very best one I''ve tried is from <a href="../2009/11/30/editors-picks-november/">Biologique Recherche</a> (Lotion P50), but Canadians can only order it online from Beautyhabit.com. I also like the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/26/the-best-beauty-gadgets-clarisonic-silkn-chi-t3-and-more/">Clarisonic</a> a few times a week for some extra buffing power.\r\n\r\n<strong>Apply your serum again.</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lumixyl-topical-brightening-creme.png"><img class="size-medium wp-image-7029 alignleft" title="lumixyl-topical-brightening-creme" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lumixyl-topical-brightening-creme-161x300.png" alt="" width="161" height="300" /></a></strong><strong>Use a treatment product.</strong> Depending on which issue is bothering you most, this could be something for the pigmentation issues or breakouts or both. For pigmentation, if you want to call in the big guns, I''d go with <a href="http://www.lumixyl.net/index.php?option=com_content&amp;view=article&amp;id=10&amp;Itemid=10">Lumixyl</a>, a hydroquinone-free brightening cream sold at select dermatologist offices. I''ve used it for a few days and can already see a difference. For acne, you want a product that won''t dry you out too much (flaky, crusty skin is much worse than a pimple). If your breakouts are mild, you can spot treat them by dabbing on a clay mask. Bentonite clay is the best—it won''t ever "burn" your skin but it dries it out amazingly well. You can buy it at the health food store and just mix with water. Otherwise, if your acne is all over, apply a thin layer of a hydroxy acid treatment over your entire face. <a href="http://www.dgskincare.com/productdetails.cfm?SKU=MD031521">MD Skincare''s All Over Blemish Solution</a> and <a href="http://www.juicebeauty.com/store/blemish-clearing-serum.html">Juice Beauty''s Blemish-Clearing Serum</a> are good, non-irritating options. Benzoyl peroxide products are NOT a good idea as they generate free radicals which can lead to accelerated aging. No thanks!\r\n\r\n<strong>Don''t forget eye cream, lip balm, and some night cream on your neck and chest (aging shows there too)!</strong>\r\n\r\nThat''s it! You can also throw in a masque once a week depending on what your skin needs (moisture, oil-control, etc.).\r\n\r\nDo you have any tips or product recommendations for oily skin, hormonal acne or post-acne marks? Would love to hear them!', 'How to treat oily skin, hormonal acne and post-acne marks', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-to-treat-oily-skin-hormonal-acne-and-post-acne-marks', '', '', '2011-10-25 01:47:46', '2011-10-25 01:47:46', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7001', 0, 'post', '', 62),
(7364, 1, '2010-04-05 14:28:34', '2010-04-05 18:28:34', 'For quite a while now, we''ve been seeing models on the catwalk with blonde, bleached-out eyebrows. But have you ever tried—or would you consider trying—to do it at home?\n\nI don''t mean anything extreme (like the model on the left here), but just a shade lighter. That''s the advice I got the other week from a Chanel makeup artist who did my makeup—he said my eyes would stand out a lot more and it would go better with my hair (to which I''ve recently added more blonde highlights). So I decided to take him up on it this weekend!\n\nIt''s super easy to do at home, although you may want a friend to help you (I got my mom to do it). Just mix up some <a href="http://www.jolenindia.com/">Jolen cream bleach</a>, which you can buy at any drugstore, and apply it to your brows for about half the time they recommend. (So on my brown eyebrows, it took about five minutes to get them one or two shades lighter—all I wanted was a lighter brown, not blonde.)\n\nIt''s best to err on the side of caution—you can always go lighter if you don''t get the right shade the first time. If you''re afraid to DIY, you can always just ask your colourist to do it next time you''re at the salon—I''ve done that before too (although the results were exactly the same, so I''d rather save my $$$).\n\nI''ve gotta say, I''m really loving how this looks. It DEFINITELY makes your eyes stand out more. What about you—ever done this? Any plans to give it a shot?', 'Have you ever bleached your eyebrows?', 'For quite a while now, we''ve been seeing models on the catwalk with blonde, bleached-out eyebrows. But have you ever tried—or would you consider trying—to do it at home?\n\nI don''t mean anything extreme (like the model on the left here), but just a shade lighter. That''s the advice I got the other week from a Chanel makeup artist who did my makeup—he said my eyes would stand out a lot more and it would go better with my hair (to which I''ve recently added more blonde highlights). So I decided to take him up on it this weekend!', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'have-you-ever-bleached-your-eyebrows', '', '', '2010-04-05 14:28:34', '2010-04-05 18:28:34', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7364', 0, 'post', '', 7),
(7379, 1, '2010-04-06 08:19:37', '2010-04-06 12:19:37', 'Katharine McPhee, is that you? After a year-long stint as a blonde, she''s gone back to her natural brunette—all for a new role in a comedy pilot called "The Pink House."\n\nAll I can say is Hallelujah! I thought the blonde was so unflattering—if you''re going to do the solid colour thing on dark hair, you''ve got to be absolutely meticulous (like Gwen Stefani) and get touch-ups every 10 days or so.\n\nBut that''s just me—what do you think?\n\n<script src="http://static.polldaddy.com/p/3012630.js" type="text/javascript"></script>\n<noscript>\n<a href="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/3012630/">What do you think of Katharine McPhee''s return to brunette?</a><span style="font-size:9px;"><a href="http://www.polldaddy.com">polls</a></span>\n</noscript>', 'Love it or hate it: Katharine McPhee goes back to brunette', 'Katharine McPhee, is that you? After a year-long stint as a blonde, she''s gone back to her natural brunette—all for a new role in a comedy pilot called "The Pink House."\n\nAll I can say is Hallelujah! I thought the blonde was so unflattering—if you''re going to do the solid colour thing on dark hair, you''ve got to be absolutely meticulous (like Gwen Stefani) and get touch-ups every 10 days or so.\n\nBut that''s just me—what do you think?', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'love-it-or-hate-it-katharine-mcphee-goes-back-to-brunette', '', '', '2010-04-06 08:19:37', '2010-04-06 12:19:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7379', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(7390, 1, '2010-04-06 08:46:05', '2010-04-06 12:46:05', 'Okay, so we can officially put the blonde jokes to rest. According to <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/7552146/Blondes-paid-more-than-other-women.html" target="_blank">this story</a> in the Telegraph, being blonde pays off BIG TIME:\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>"A study in the journal Economics Letters reported that having blonde  hair<strong> boosts pay by £1,600 a year</strong> for a woman earning £22,000 a year – the  average    salary in Britain."</em></p>\nAnd as if THAT weren''t enough:\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>"....in addition to their preferential pay packets blondes also <strong>marry  wealthier    men</strong>, who earn an average of six per cent more than the husbands of  other    women."</em></p>\nNo fair!', 'A good reason to go blonde', 'Okay, so we can officially put the blonde jokes to rest. According to <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/lifestyle/7552146/Blondes-paid-more-than-other-women.html" target="_blank">this story</a> in the Telegraph, being blonde pays off BIG TIME:\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>"A study in the journal Economics Letters reported that having blonde  hair<strong> boosts pay by £1,600 a year</strong> for a woman earning £22,000 a year – the  average    salary in Britain."</em></p>\nAnd as if THAT weren''t enough:', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'a-good-reason-to-go-blonde', '', '', '2010-04-06 08:46:05', '2010-04-06 12:46:05', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7390', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(7506, 1, '2010-04-06 12:09:03', '2010-04-06 16:09:03', '<p style="text-align: left;">If there''s one thing you do, makeup-wise, before leaving the house, it should be putting a touch of concealer at the inner corners of your eyes. <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/02/24/how-to-look-well-rested/">As I''ve said before</a>, just getting rid of the darkness there wakes up your whole face and makes you look prettier—even if you don''t wear a stitch of anything else. (Well, I hope you''re wearing clothes, obviously.)</p>\nLately I''ve been loving this <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">Eyelid Primer</a> from Canadian line <a href="http://www.pandorasmakeupbox.com/">Pandora''s Box</a> because it not only primes your lids for shadow application, it also doubles as an eye-area concealer for fair or medium complexions. I''m not really sure if you''re <em>supposed</em> to use it that way, but I''m finding it works great both all over my lids and at the aforementioned inner corners. It has great "slip" (probably due to silicones, which I''m okay with in that area) and then dries down to a nice, matte finish.\n\nEven if you don''t do the concealer thing, I still recommend it for helping your eyeshadow to stay put—especially for summer. For more hot-weather (and/or oily skin) makeup help, check out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/26/ask-the-expert-how-can-i-get-makeup-to-last-on-my-oily-skin/">these tips that Pandora''s Box founder Susan Kirsch</a> shared with me back in November.\n\n<em>Available now at Murale and pandorasmakeupbox.com.</em>', 'Editor&#039;s pick: Pandora&#039;s Makeup Box Eyelid Primer', '<p style="text-align: left;">If there''s one thing you do, makeup-wise, before leaving the house, it should be putting a touch of concealer at the inner corners of your eyes. <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/02/24/how-to-look-well-rested/">As I''ve said before</a>, just getting rid of the darkness there wakes up your whole face and makes you look prettier—even if you don''t wear a stitch of anything else. (Well, I hope you''re wearing clothes, obviously.)</p>', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'editors-pick-pandoras-makeup-box-eyelid-primer', '', '', '2010-04-06 12:09:03', '2010-04-06 16:09:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7506', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(7519, 1, '2010-04-07 14:25:31', '2010-04-07 18:25:31', 'Meet Brandi Irwin, the woman who, according to the <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/fashion/this_woman_spends_year_on_her_hair_JT3VhetIX8vNjOzKGM4weM/0"><em>New York Post</em></a>, has an annual budget for hair extensions that''s more than most people make in a year.\n\nLet''s break this down: she spends $10,000 three times a year to have the extensions put in, plus colour sessions at $300 a pop every six weeks and $65 twice-weekly blowouts.\n\nAll that to look like an ''80s porn star.\n\nOF COURSE her name is Brandi (with an "i"). Geez Brandi, don''t you know that your Before looks better than your After?', 'This woman spends $47,000 on hair extensions; makes beauty editors cry', 'Meet Brandi Irwin, the woman who, according to the <a href="http://www.nypost.com/p/entertainment/fashion/this_woman_spends_year_on_her_hair_JT3VhetIX8vNjOzKGM4weM/0"><em>New York Post</em></a>, has an annual budget for hair extensions that''s more than most people make in a year.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'this-woman-spends-47000-on-hair-extensions-makes-beauty-editors-cry', '', '', '2010-04-07 14:25:31', '2010-04-07 18:25:31', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7519', 0, 'post', '', 12),
(7526, 1, '2010-04-12 10:17:34', '2010-04-12 14:17:34', 'Why is it that beauty waiting lists always seem to emerge from the UK? The latest buzz is for <a href="http://www.strivectin.com/resurfacing/resurfacing_serum.html">StriVectin''s new Overnight Facial Resurfacing Serum</a>, which according to the <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/beauty/7555490/New-sleep-in-a-bottle-facial-cream-selling-out-across-UK.html"><em>Telegraph</em></a> has waiting lists across the country.\n\nI''m not sure what the situation is here in Canada—it''s been out for a few months now—but now that it''s officially entered cult product status, I''d recommend getting your hot little hands on a bottle stat!\n\nThe deal with this product is that it''s like "sleep in a bottle"—you use it under your regular night cream every night and it removes dull skin, diminishes pores and wrinkles, brightens your skin tone and improves luminosity. Not bad huh? AND it''s suitable for all skin types and won''t irritate.\n\nJennifer Lopez, Kelly Osbourne and Kylie Minogue are all rumoured to be fans. And for what it''s worth, my mom is also raving about this. I let her give my sample a test drive and she says her skin has never felt so smooth. Now I think I''ll need to get that sample back!\n\n<!-- BEFORE ACI -->\n\n<em>$68 each, at select Sephora, Shoppers Drug Mart, The Bay, Holt Renfrew and  Sears stores across Canada.</em>', 'New cult hit: StriVectin Overnight Facial Resurfacing Serum', 'Why is it that beauty waiting lists always seem to emerge from the UK? The latest buzz is for <a href="http://www.strivectin.com/resurfacing/resurfacing_serum.html">StriVectin''s new Overnight Facial Resurfacing Serum</a>, which according to the <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/fashion/beauty/7555490/New-sleep-in-a-bottle-facial-cream-selling-out-across-UK.html"><em>Telegraph</em></a> has waiting lists across the country.\n\nI''m not sure what the situation is here in Canada—it''s been out for a few months now—but now that it''s officially entered cult product status, I''d recommend getting your hot little hands on a bottle stat!', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-cult-hit-strivectin-overnight-facial-resurfacing-serum', '', '', '2010-04-12 10:17:34', '2010-04-12 14:17:34', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7526', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(7532, 1, '2010-04-07 08:00:32', '2010-04-07 12:00:32', 'The blonde we all love to hate is on British Vogue''s May cover—and might I add, sporting the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/05/have-you-ever-bleached-your-eyebrows/">pale brows</a> I mentioned the other day. (Although I suspect hers are natural, not <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/05/have-you-ever-bleached-your-eyebrows/">bleached</a> like yours truly.)\n\nA few choice beauty tidbits:\n<ul>\n	<li>She''s still working out like crazy with celeb trainer <a href="http://action.tracyandersonmethod.com/">Tracy Anderson</a>, who seems to have made a career out of the arm circle. Easy, G.—Tracy and her past protégé, Madonna, look borderline ana.</li>\n	<li>She admits to having "''frizzy Cabbage Patch doll hair"—and yet, says she doesn''t chemically process it. Can you see Gwynnie battling it out with her blowdryer and flatiron every morning? I call BS—unless she has an in-house personal hairdresser. It''s possible, but why wouldn''t she just get a Brazilian Keratin treatment?</li>\n	<li>She''s still better than us, because now that she''s lost 20 pounds of post-baby weight, "I can eat what I want, as long as I exercise...it’s so great because I don’t have to think  about it. I can just enjoy  life.”</li>\n</ul>\nI really miss the old, Brad Pitt-era Gwyneth—don''t you?', 'Gwyneth Paltrow on British Vogue: &quot;I can eat what I want&quot;', 'The blonde we all love to hate is on British Vogue''s May cover—and might I add, sporting the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/05/have-you-ever-bleached-your-eyebrows/">pale brows</a> I mentioned the other day. (Although I suspect hers are natural, not <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/05/have-you-ever-bleached-your-eyebrows/">bleached</a> like yours truly.)\n\nA few choice beauty tidbits:', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'gwyneth-paltrow-on-british-vogue-i-can-eat-what-i-want', '', '', '2010-04-07 08:00:32', '2010-04-07 12:00:32', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7532', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(7542, 1, '2010-04-07 12:39:09', '2010-04-07 16:39:09', 'Ah well—just when I thought (hoped?) the celebrity fragrance trend might be waning, I come across <a href="http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2010/03/18/beyoncs-perfume-sells-3-million-in-just-one-month/?xid=rss-topheadlines">this report</a> about Beyoncé''s first fragrance, called <a href="http://www.beyonceparfums.com/en/us/">Beyoncé Heat</a>, selling US$3 million in its first month on the shelves. During an in-store appearance in NYC, 72,000 bottles were sold in a single hour!\n\nNow that IS impressive. But no surprises here—according to the expert nose at <a href="http://www.nstperfume.com/2010/02/04/beyonce-heat-perfume-review/">Now Smell This</a>, it''s your typical fruity, synthetic-smelling, mass scent with notes of red vanilla orchid, magnolia, neroli, blush peach, honeysuckle nectar,  almond macaroon, crème de musk, sequoia milkwood, tonka bean and amber.\n\n(I believe "celebrity fruit-fest" is their term, which I''m officially adopting... although the musk and amber make it slightly warmer.)\n\nDespite what the beauty pundits are saying, though (including moi—an admitted fragrance snob), even if it''s not exactly what you''d call unique, it does smell GOOD. Could sales be in the millions if it didn''t?\n\n<em>Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix stores across Canada.</em>', 'Beyoncé Heat is on fire!', 'Ah well—just when I thought (hoped?) the celebrity fragrance trend might be waning, I come across <a href="http://stylenews.peoplestylewatch.com/2010/03/18/beyoncs-perfume-sells-3-million-in-just-one-month/?xid=rss-topheadlines">this report</a> about Beyoncé''s first fragrance, called <a href="http://www.beyonceparfums.com/en/us/">Beyoncé Heat</a>, selling US$3 million in its first month on the shelves. During an in-store appearance in NYC, 72,000 bottles were sold in a single hour!', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'beyonce-heat-is-on-fire', '', '', '2010-04-07 12:39:09', '2010-04-07 16:39:09', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7542', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(7549, 1, '2010-04-09 10:15:27', '2010-04-09 14:15:27', 'Are <a href="http://www.chloe.com/#/en">Chloé</a> ads the best or what? I have a "haircuts" folder on my computer that I use to file away my inspirations, and the Chloé models—with their bouncy, perfect hair—tend to make frequent appearances. They are all too cool for school... but I can pretend, right?\n\nEqually cool is the new fragrance collection that the brand is debuting this spring. (Isn''t the ad so simple and perfect?)\n\nCalled <a href="http://www.chloe.com/#/collections/fragrance/new/en">Eau de Fleurs</a>, it''s a trio of single-note feminine florals, each one developed by a different female perfumer and based on a different raw material.\n\nThere''s Lavande (a sweet lavender), Capucine (based on a grassy-smelling flower called nasturium) and Néroli (a very soapy orange blossom).\n\nThe concept is very Marc Jacobs Splash—these are light, not complex scents that would be perfect for the summer months.\n\nI''m really digging these. (If I can''t get my hair to look like a Chloé girl, at least I can smell like one.)\n\n<em>$135 each; available now at Holt Renfrew and select Bay and Murale stores across Canada.</em>', 'Out Now: Chloé Eau de Fleurs Collection', 'Are <a href="http://www.chloe.com/#/en">Chloé</a> ads the best or what? I have a "haircuts" folder on my computer that I use to file away my inspirations, and the Chloé models—with their bouncy, perfect hair—tend to make frequent appearances. They are all too cool for school... but I can pretend, right?\n\nEqually cool is the new fragrance collection that the brand is debuting this spring. (Isn''t the ad so simple and perfect?)', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-chloe-eau-de-fleurs-collection', '', '', '2010-04-09 10:15:27', '2010-04-09 14:15:27', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7549', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(7558, 1, '2010-04-08 08:58:12', '2010-04-08 12:58:12', 'Only Marc Jacobs would think to call a fragrance range "the Patisserie Collection." Isn''t your mouth watering already?\n\nThis year''s limited edition  <a href="http://www.marcjacobsfragrances.com/">Splash collection</a> (an annual launch that''s now eagerly anticipated by beauty eds) was inspired by the simple act of sitting outside, eating macaroons at a patisserie. And so three mouthwateringly delicious new scents were born: Pomegranate, Biscotti and Apple. Yum.\n\nI''m a BIG Jolly Ranchers fan so my pick is the fresh, slightly tart Apple!\n\n<em>$85 each; available now at Holt Renfrew, Sephora and select Bay stores across Canada.</em>', 'Out now: Marc Jacobs 2010 Splash Collection', 'Only Marc Jacobs would think to call a fragrance range "the Patisserie Collection." Isn''t your mouth watering already?\n\nThis year''s limited edition  <a href="http://www.marcjacobsfragrances.com/">Splash collection</a> (an annual launch that''s now eagerly anticipated by beauty eds) was inspired by the simple act of sitting outside, eating macaroons at a patisserie. And so three mouthwateringly delicious new scents were born: Pomegranate, Biscotti and Apple. Yum.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-marc-jacobs-2010-splash-collection', '', '', '2010-04-08 08:58:12', '2010-04-08 12:58:12', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7558', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(7594, 1, '2010-04-08 09:55:06', '2010-04-08 13:55:06', 'Do I detect the work of <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/16/how-to-do-a-side-braid-or-updo/">Charles Baker Strahan</a> here?\n\nQuite possibly. This hair—spotted this week at the premiere of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1279935/"><em>Date Night</em></a> (in theatres tomorrow)—certainly has his signature look. In other words: all tousled and messy, but in a good way, like she barely even tried to look that good. There is just something cool about not looking like you tried too hard.\n\nAnyway, I''m loving that loose braid in the back. Notice the dry, borderline frizzy texture, which is really hot right now. To DIY, check out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/16/how-to-do-a-side-braid-or-updo/">these tips on creating a side braid or updo</a>—just change the braid to a single one at the back of your head.\n\n<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Photos: Glamour.com</em></span>', 'Leighton Meester at the premiere of Date Night', 'Do I detect the work of <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/16/how-to-do-a-side-braid-or-updo/">Charles Baker Strahan</a> here?\n\nQuite possibly. This hair—spotted this week at the premiere of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1279935/"><em>Date Night</em></a> (in theatres tomorrow)—certainly has his signature look. In other words: all tousled and messy, but in a good way, like she barely even tried to look that good. There is just something cool about not looking like you tried too hard.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'leighton-meester-at-the-premiere-of-date-night', '', '', '2010-04-08 09:55:06', '2010-04-08 13:55:06', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7594', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(7603, 1, '2010-04-08 10:59:40', '2010-04-08 14:59:40', 'So here''s the deal: <em>Marie Claire</em> is saying that they didn''t apply a stitch of makeup to Jessica Simpson''s face before shooting her for the cover of their May issue—nor did they retouch the photo.\n\nAre you buying this?\n\nI''ve made the pic nice and large for you to use your super sleuthing skills. Tell me what you think!\n\n<script src="http://static.polldaddy.com/p/3024497.js" type="text/javascript"></script>\n<noscript>\n<a href="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/3024497/">Do you think Jessica Simpson is really makeupless and unretouched on the cover of Marie Claire?</a><span style="font-size:9px;"><a href="http://www.polldaddy.com">survey</a></span>\n</noscript>', 'Is Jessica Simpson really makeupless and unretouched on Marie Claire?', 'So here''s the deal: <em>Marie Claire</em> is saying that they didn''t apply a stitch of makeup to Jessica Simpson''s face before shooting her for the cover of their May issue—nor did they retouch the photo.\n\nAre you buying this?\n\nI''ve made the pic nice and large for you to use your super sleuthing skills. Tell me what you think!', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'is-jessica-simpson-really-makeupless-and-unretouched-on-marie-claire', '', '', '2010-04-08 10:59:40', '2010-04-08 14:59:40', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7603', 0, 'post', '', 7),
(7610, 1, '2010-04-08 13:39:45', '2010-04-08 17:39:45', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who  entered!</strong>\n\nApril is Earth Month—so to celebrate, I''ve organized a giveaway with two of my favourite earth-friendly brands, <a href="http://www.ojon.com/" target="_blank">Ojon</a> and <a href="http://www.origins.com/" target="_blank">Origins</a>.\n\nEnter to win a hair and skincare gift basket worth more than $200 and including:\n<ul>\n	<li><a href="http://www.origins.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY5756&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD16027" target="_blank">Origins A Perfect World SPF 25 Age-defense  moisturizer with white tea</a></li>\n	<li><a href="http://www.origins.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY5816&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD15971" target="_blank">Origins Brighter By Nature High-potency brightening peel with  fruit acids</a></li>\n	<li><a href="http://www.origins.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY5812&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD15537" target="_blank">Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask to quench skin’s  thirst</a> (a <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/02/17/inspiration-board-olympic-beauty/">BeautyEditor.ca favourite</a>!)</li>\n	<li><a href="http://www.ojon.com/products/N07A-01-0001" target="_blank">Ojon Revitalizing 2-min Hair Mask</a></li>\n	<li><a href="http://www.ojon.com/products/N03L-01-0001" target="_blank">Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment Spray</a></li>\n	<li><a href="http://www.ojon.com/products/N02L-01-0001" target="_blank">Ojon Ultra Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner</a></li>\n</ul>\nAnd just FYI—now''s a good time to pick up Ojon''s famous <a href="http://www.ojon.com/products/OJT0001" target="_blank">Restorative Hair Treatment</a>.  For the month of April, they''re donating 10 percent of sales at  Sephora to the Rainforest Alliance, a non-profit group dedicated to promoting standards for sustainability that conserve wildlife and  wildlands.\n\nAnd don''t forget to visit Origins on April 22nd—you''ll  be  able to trade in any beauty or grooming product (regardless of brand) to  receive a FREE full-size <a href="http://www.origins.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY6014&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD101" target="_blank">Checks and Balances Frothy Face Wash</a> or <a href="http://www.origins.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY5756&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD13717" target="_blank">A  Perfect World Antioxidant Cleanser with White Tea</a>.\n<p class="alert"><strong>HOW TO WIN: Sign up for 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;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank">email newsletter</a> or <a 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/2010/04/08/win-it-a-hair-and-skincare-gift-basket-from-ojon-and-origins/">here</a> to see the box.)  This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until April 22nd at 11:59pm EST.</strong></p>\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/HY650G4I0A"></script>', 'Win it: A hair and skincare gift basket from Ojon and Origins!', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who  entered!</strong>', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'win-it-a-hair-and-skincare-gift-basket-from-ojon-and-origins', '', '', '2010-04-08 13:39:45', '2010-04-08 17:39:45', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7610', 0, 'post', '', 11),
(7625, 1, '2010-04-09 09:20:10', '2010-04-09 13:20:10', 'If you''re like me, you''re already VERY familiar with the concept of "5 à 7."\n\n(If you don''t <em>parlez français</em>—it''s the classy French term for happy hour.)\n\nNow <a href="http://www.chanel.com/" target="_blank">Chanel</a> is adopting it for a new service at Holt Renfrew''s Bloor Street location in Toronto. And guess what—they''re even serving mocktinis!\n\nHere''s the deal: every Thursday and Friday between 5 and 7pm, you can book in to get your makeup done. You get to choose from a whole menu of different looks (with cool names like "Bronze Goddess," "Red Carpet" and "Seasonal Chic"), PLUS you get to learn one pro technique—basically a how-to lesson on either brows, skin, lips, smoky eyes or false lashes.\n\nThe cost is just $75, redeemable in Chanel products. AND, unlike many a department store makeover I''ve had, they actually do a good job. I got the Bronze Goddess treatment at the launch event a couple weeks ago and it was gorge—understated, glowy and easy to replicate at home. (And they give good advice—this is where I got the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/05/have-you-ever-bleached-your-eyebrows/">brow-bleaching</a> idea, actually.)\n\nCall 416-922-2333 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              416-922-2333      end_of_the_skype_highlighting to book your spot. You can even reserve the whole table if you bring five friends! LOVE THIS.\n\n<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Photo: Chick Lit Blog</em></span>', 'Chanel 5 à 7 Makeovers at Holt Renfrew in Toronto', 'If you''re like me, you''re already VERY familiar with the concept of "5 à 7."\n\n(If you don''t <em>parlez français</em>—it''s the classy French term for happy hour.)\n\nNow <a href="http://www.chanel.com/" target="_blank">Chanel</a> is adopting it for a new service at Holt Renfrew''s Bloor Street location in Toronto. And guess what—they''re even serving mocktinis!', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chanel-5-a-7-makeovers-at-holt-renfrew-in-toronto', '', '', '2010-04-09 09:20:10', '2010-04-09 13:20:10', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7625', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(7647, 1, '2010-04-12 11:44:03', '2010-04-12 15:44:03', 'ZOMG! The fragrance gods have answered my prayers.\n\nThey''ve taken two of my all-time favourite fragrance notes—soap and grass—and combined them in one must-have scent.\n\nIt''s called <a href="http://www.cleanperfume.com/products_en_1_1_0_12_20-Outdoor-Shower-Fresh.php" target="_blank">Clean Outdoor Shower Fresh Eau de Parfum</a> and I am in love.\n\nYou may know <a href="http://www.cleanperfume.com/#" target="_blank">Clean</a> already—it was founded in 2003 by a  Canadian woman named Randi Shinder, who also created  <a href="http://www.fusionbeauty.com/default2.aspx" target="_blank">Fusion Beauty</a>. (She''s obviously a marketing genius.) I love the idea  behind Clean—according to <a href="http://www.sepfora.com/browse/tt/index.jhtml?categoryId=C8127&amp;tt=school" target="_blank">this Q&amp;A</a> with Randi, it''s "for the woman who doesn''t respond to typical fragrance ads... Clean is for people  that just want to smell good." Each scent starts with a bar of soap and then different notes are added from there to create a fragrance.\n\nThe notes in this one, if you''re wondering, include aquatic accord, bergamot, violet, muguet, water lily, tropical rain accord, musk and sandalwood. They dry down to this very soft, floral, almost skin scent.\n\nWhat makes me love Clean even more: the scents are made without parabens, synthetic alcohol or preservatives.\n\n<em>Available now at Sephora stores across Canada.</em>', 'Editor&#039;s pick: Clean Outdoor Shower Fresh Eau de Parfum', 'ZOMG! The fragrance gods have answered my prayers.\n\nThey''ve taken two of my all-time favourite fragrance notes—soap and grass—and combined them in one must-have scent.\n\nIt''s called <a href="http://www.cleanperfume.com/products_en_1_1_0_12_20-Outdoor-Shower-Fresh.php" target="_blank">Clean Outdoor Shower Fresh Eau de Parfum</a> and I am in love.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'editors-pick-clean-outdoor-shower-fresh-eau-de-parfum', '', '', '2010-04-12 11:44:03', '2010-04-12 15:44:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7647', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(7668, 1, '2010-04-12 15:10:21', '2010-04-12 19:10:21', 'Are you a <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/catalog/product_color.aspx?prdcode=11501m&amp;CategoryCode=AXEMakeup^F1_Lips^F2_Lip_Gloss&amp;" target="_blank">Juicy Tubes</a> fan?\n\nIf so, then you''ll want to mark your calendar for May 21st.\n\nThat''s the day when Lancôme—to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its legendary Juicy Tubes lip gloss—is introducing Juicy Tubes 100% Natural Origin, a limited edition collector''s edition of five shades.\n\nIf the adorable packaging doesn''t get you (it was designed by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama), you''ll probably like the fact that they''re made entirely of natural-origin ingredients. (No, it''s not organic or anything like that, but the pigments were derived from natural colouring agents... which sounds a heck of a lot better than chemical names like "D&amp;C Red No. 21" doesn''t it?)\n\nAnd if you''re concerned that they''ve gone and changed the formula, rest assured: I tried my preview sample and it felt (and smelled) EXACTLY like the original.\n\n<em>$22 each; available May 21st in limited quantities at all Lancôme counters in department stores across Canada.</em>', 'Sneak peek: Lancôme Juicy Tubes 100% Natural Origin Lip Gloss', 'Are you a <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/catalog/product_color.aspx?prdcode=11501m&amp;CategoryCode=AXEMakeup^F1_Lips^F2_Lip_Gloss&amp;" target="_blank">Juicy Tubes</a> fan?\n\nIf so, then you''ll want to mark your calendar for May 21st.\n\nThat''s the day when Lancôme—to celebrate the 10th anniversary of its legendary Juicy Tubes lip gloss—is introducing Juicy Tubes 100% Natural Origin, a limited edition collector''s edition of five shades.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sneak-peek-lancome-juicy-tubes-100-natural-origin-lip-gloss', '', '', '2010-04-12 15:10:21', '2010-04-12 19:10:21', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7668', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(7674, 1, '2010-04-13 10:43:27', '2010-04-13 14:43:27', 'Are beauty brands getting smarter or what? <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/haircolour/all-over/colorist-secret.aspx" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris</a> has just launched a new line of salon-inspired hair treatments that even die-hard salon goers like <em>moi</em> will want to try. Seriously.\n\nThe collection is called <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/haircolour/all-over/colorist-secret.aspx" target="_blank">Colorist Secrets</a>, and it includes three GENIUS products:\n<ul>\n	<li><a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/haircolour/all-over/colorist-secret/haircolour-remover.aspx" target="_blank">Haircolour Remover</a> ($13.99) removes permanent colour, whether you did it yourself or got it done at the salon, in one step that takes just 20 minutes. Total lifesaver, right? I know more than a few people (including myself) who''ve shampooed with harsh, drying dish soap multiple times for days on end, in order to fade a colour. This is MUCH more gentle, and after you use it, you can re-dye immediately.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li><a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/haircolour/all-over/colorist-secret/brass-banisher.aspx" target="_blank">Brass Banisher</a> ($11.99), as you might guess, eliminates brassiness. It''s ammonia-free, only takes five minutes and tones down gold, red and orange tones in natural, highlighted and colour-treated hair. I love that you can can even use it right after colouring or highlighting to balance your new colour. I''ll start using this instead of forking over $20 for it at my hairdresser''s.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li><a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/haircolour/all-over/colorist-secret/shine-gloss.aspx" target="_blank">Shine Gloss</a> ($11.99) is a shine-boosting treatment for that takes only 10 minutes and lasts up to six weeks. You can use it on natural, highlighted and colour-treated hair—it''s especially good for a mini-boost in between colourings. Oh, and if the concept sounds familiar, you''re right—it''s just like <a href="http://www.clairol.com/naturalinstincts/ShineHappy/SHhome.jsp" target="_blank">Clairol''s Shine Happy</a>, which launched a few years back.</li>\n</ul>\nAnyway, what do YOU think of these hair prodz? Smart, right?', 'Out now: L&#039;Oréal Paris Colorist Secrets', 'Are beauty brands getting smarter or what? <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/haircolour/all-over/colorist-secret.aspx" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris</a> has just launched a new line of salon-inspired hair treatments that even die-hard salon goers like <em>moi</em> will want to try. Seriously.\n\nThe collection is called <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/haircolour/all-over/colorist-secret.aspx" target="_blank">Colorist Secrets</a>, and it includes three GENIUS products:', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-loreal-paris-colorist-secrets', '', '', '2010-04-13 10:43:27', '2010-04-13 14:43:27', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7674', 0, 'post', '', 39);
