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(7681, 1, '2010-04-09 13:09:06', '2010-04-09 17:09:06', 'So. Sick. Of these celebrities being all cutesy about how they don''t need to do anything to look good.\n\nAt least <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/07/gwyneth-paltrow-on-british-vogue-i-can-eat-what-i-want/">Gwyneth admits</a> she has to exercise like a fiend with Tracy Anderson in order to eat whatever she wants and "not even have to think about" her body.\n\nWhen asked about plastic surgery, Demi Moore, in <em>ELLE UK</em>''s May issue, says "I have had something done, but it''s not on my  face."\n\nAnd then—and then!—she goes on to say that while she used to do obsessive sh*t like bike 35 miles before breakfast, now she eats pasta like a normal person. "The irony is that when I  abandoned that desire to dominate my body, it  actually became the body  that I''d always wanted."\n\nThey really want us to believe it''s all unicorns and rainbows, don''t they? Note to celebs: this is why we buy <em>In Touch</em>''s biannual "Celebs With Cellulite" issue.', 'Demi Moore in ELLE UK: &quot;I had plastic surgery, but not on my face&quot;', 'So. Sick. Of these celebrities being all cutesy about how they don''t need to do anything to look good.\n\nAt least <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/07/gwyneth-paltrow-on-british-vogue-i-can-eat-what-i-want/">Gwyneth admits</a> she has to exercise like a fiend with Tracy Anderson in order to eat whatever she wants and "not even have to think about" her body.\n\nWhen asked about plastic surgery, Demi Moore, in <em>ELLE UK</em>''s May issue, says "I have had something done, but it''s not on my  face."', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'demi-moore-in-elle-uk-i-had-plastic-surgery-but-not-on-my-face', '', '', '2010-04-09 13:09:06', '2010-04-09 17:09:06', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7681', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(7746, 1, '2010-04-13 12:14:51', '2010-04-13 16:14:51', 'Are you a <a href="http://www.mtv.com/shows/jersey_shore/series.jhtml" target="_blank"><em>Jersey Shore</em></a> fan? I''ve just started watching season one and my God! What I would give to be able to do make-unders on these people. (First step, quit the tanning...)\n\nStill, we wouldn''t watch the show if there wasn''t something fascinating about their "style." And Pantene seems to think so too.\n<p style="text-align: left;">They''ve just tapped Snooki to appear as an entrant in their <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/06/pantene-wants-you-to-be-the-worlds-first-reality-hair-star/">Reality Hair Star Contest</a>. Here''s the vid—watch for the pouf to rear its ugly head:</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/fuPPdmKRhYY&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/fuPPdmKRhYY&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>', 'Snooki and her pouf enter Pantene&#039;s Reality Hair Star Contest', 'Are you a <a href="http://www.mtv.com/shows/jersey_shore/series.jhtml" target="_blank"><em>Jersey Shore</em></a> fan? I''ve just started watching season one and my God! What I would give to be able to do make-unders on these people. (First step, quit the tanning...)\n\nStill, we wouldn''t watch the show if there wasn''t something fascinating about their "style." And Pantene seems to think so too.\n<p style="text-align: left;">They''ve just tapped Snooki to appear as an entrant in their <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/06/pantene-wants-you-to-be-the-worlds-first-reality-hair-star/">Reality Hair Star Contest</a>. Here''s the vid—watch for the pouf to rear its ugly head:</p>', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'snooki-and-her-pouf-enter-pantenes-reality-hair-star-contest', '', '', '2010-04-13 12:14:51', '2010-04-13 16:14:51', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7746', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(7752, 1, '2010-04-13 13:48:11', '2010-04-13 17:48:11', 'If you''ve been reading for a while, you know how much I adore Charles Baker Strahan, celebrity hairstylist for <a href="http://www.herbalessences.ca/en_CA/default.jsp" target="_blank">Herbal Essences</a> and go-to hair guy for Leighton Meester.\n\nWell, now he''s helped Herbal Essences score a MAJOR coup in signing on Leighton as the new face (hair?) for the brand.\n\nApparently Charles—who lives in the same building as she does!—got her on to using the products, and then  one thing led to another... and now she''s edged out the much-hyped Blake Lively for a beauty deal.\n\n(Sorry Blake, but thanks to Charles, Leighton really does have the better hair now. And I hear that hair companies prefer brunettes anyway, since darker hair tends to reflect more shine.)\n\nNo details yet on ad campaigns, etc.—but she will be the rep for all of North America, which is exciting. Herbal Essences, will you PLEASE bring her to Toronto for an appearance?', 'Leighton Meester is the new face (hair?) of Herbal Essences', 'If you''ve been reading for a while, you know how much I adore Charles Baker Strahan, celebrity hairstylist for <a href="http://www.herbalessences.ca/en_CA/default.jsp" target="_blank">Herbal Essences</a> and go-to hair guy for Leighton Meester.\n\nWell, now he''s helped Herbal Essences score a MAJOR coup in signing on Leighton as the new face (hair?) for the brand.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'leighton-meester-is-the-new-face-hair-of-herbal-essences', '', '', '2010-04-13 13:48:11', '2010-04-13 17:48:11', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7752', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(7758, 1, '2010-04-13 15:19:07', '2010-04-13 19:19:07', 'Would you buy a scent endorsed by Fergie?\n\nHer very first fragrance deal (now a given for any female celeb) is with Avon and it''s called Outspoken by Fergie. Avon reps will begin selling it in September.\n\nFergie, who is also on the cover of ELLE''s May issue, tells <a href="http://www.wwd.com/media-news/fashion-memopad/fergis-says-a-little-touch-up-is-fine-kates-myth-misses-3031866" target="_blank">WWD</a>: "I didn''t want to call it Dutchess, or Glamorous, or Fergalicious, or  something that I''ve already done. I didn''t want it to be so cutesy. I wanted it to  be strong and empowering, something that represents me as a whole woman,  a fearless woman."\n\nAm I the only one wondering how "strong" and "empowering" it is to look the other way when your husby''s <a href="http://perezhilton.com/2009-10-30-josh-duhamel-has-cheated-on-fergie-before" target="_blank">been caught cheating with a stripper</a>?', 'Fergie teams up with Avon to launch new fragrance: &quot;Outspoken&quot;', 'Would you buy a scent endorsed by Fergie?\n\nHer very first fragrance deal (now a given for any female celeb) is with Avon and it''s called Outspoken by Fergie. Avon reps will begin selling it in September.\n\nFergie, who is also on the cover of ELLE''s May issue, tells <a href="http://www.wwd.com/media-news/fashion-memopad/fergis-says-a-little-touch-up-is-fine-kates-myth-misses-3031866" target="_blank">WWD</a>: "I didn''t want to call it Dutchess, or Glamorous, or Fergalicious, or  something that I''ve already done. I didn''t want it to be so cutesy. I wanted it to  be strong and empowering, something that represents me as a whole woman,  a fearless woman."', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'fergie-teams-up-with-avon-to-launch-new-fragrance-outspoken', '', '', '2010-04-13 15:19:07', '2010-04-13 19:19:07', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7758', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(7772, 1, '2010-04-13 16:43:58', '2010-04-13 20:43:58', 'Last night I was lucky enough to score an invite to the <a href="http://www.genieawards.ca/" target="_blank">Genie Awards</a>, a.k.a Canada''s version of the Oscars. (My partner in crime was my good pal and fellow ex-magazine editor Marilisa of <a href="http://thechicstorm.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Chic  Storm</a>—make sure to check out her blog, it''s a  must-read!)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/john-frieda-frizz-ease-moisture-barrier-hair-spray.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7782" title="john-frieda-frizz-ease-moisture-barrier-hair-spray" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/john-frieda-frizz-ease-moisture-barrier-hair-spray-110x300.jpg" alt="" width="110" height="300" /></a>Our invite was courtesy of <a href="http://www.johnfrieda.ca/" target="_blank">John Frieda</a>, whose talented stylists were responsible for many of the gorgeous hairstyles.\n\nMore to come on those soon, including how-tos—but first can we talk about Diane Kruger and Joshua Jackson? Diane was there last night to support her man, who ended up winning the Genie for Best Actor.\n\nI can see why she digs him—not only is he handsome but he''s also totally modest: when he stepped up to accept the award he said "I can''t believe I won something!" THEN, to the delight of the audience, in his acceptance speech he told Diane he loved her. Awwww...\n\nSadly I didn''t have the chance to get all up in their face to gawk or ask about beauty tips—I don''t think Diane was down with the after-party at The Guvernment—but I DID score a how-to from John Frieda''s creative consultant Alain Larivée.\n\nHere''s a better look at the hair (sorry for the blurry back shot):\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/diane-kruger-genie-awards.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7774" title="diane-kruger-genie-awards" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/diane-kruger-genie-awards.png" alt="" width="600" height="480" /></a>\n\nAnd here''s how to get it:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/john-frieda-frizz-ease-straight-fixation.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7781" title="john-frieda-frizz-ease-straight-fixation" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/john-frieda-frizz-ease-straight-fixation-110x300.jpg" alt="" width="110" height="300" /></a>"This is a very easy, DIY look that is on-trend for  this summer and is easily acheived at home," says Alain.\n<ol>\n	<li>Apply <a href="http://www.johnfrieda.ca/en/products_frizz_ease_style_straight_fixation_creme.asp" target="_blank">Frizz-Ease Straight Fixation</a> to wet hair.</li>\n	<li>Blow dry using your fingers [to rake through the hair] from root to tip to achieve a non-finished natural wave.</li>\n	<li> Create a centre part, leaving a few front strands loose to acheive the ''undone'' look.</li>\n	<li> Pull the rest of your hair back to the nape of your neck. Take hair and wrap it into a circular tight bun and secure with bobby pins.</li>\n	<li>Finish the style with <a href="http://www.johnfrieda.ca/en/products_frizz_ease_style_firm_hold_spray.asp" target="_blank">Frizz-Ease Moisture Barrier Hair Spray</a>.</li>\n</ol>\nWhat do you think of Diane''s hair? Of her boyfriend? Do you love them or what?\n\n<em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photos: Gossipcenter.com</span></em>', 'Diane Kruger at the Genie Awards: Get the look with John Frieda', 'Last night I was lucky enough to score an invite to the <a href="http://www.genieawards.ca/" target="_blank">Genie Awards</a>, a.k.a Canada''s version of the Oscars. (My partner in crime was my good pal and fellow ex-magazine editor Marilisa of <a href="http://thechicstorm.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Chic  Storm</a>—make sure to check out her blog, it''s a  must-read!)', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'diane-kruger-at-the-genie-awards-get-the-look-with-john-frieda', '', '', '2010-04-13 16:43:58', '2010-04-13 20:43:58', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7772', 0, 'post', '', 5),
(7565, 1, '2010-04-14 10:01:27', '2010-04-14 14:01:27', 'After reading some <a href="http://www.naturalnews.com/022575.html">scary reports</a> about the carcinogenic chemicals in hair dyes—not to mention living through some MAJOR dye-induced damage a few years back—I was super-eager to try <a href="http://www.inoa-us.com/inoa/_en/_us/index.aspx#/page=dispatch">INOA</a>.\r\n\r\nIt''s a new, ammonia-free, in-salon permanent colour system by L''Oréal Professionnel (INOA is short from Innovation No Ammonia).\r\n\r\nNow some salons DO use no-ammonia colours already—but the difference with this one is that it''s permanent (not a demi), provides 100 percent gray coverage, and it doesn''t damage or dry out your hair.\r\n\r\nI gave it a try a few weeks ago at Toronto''s <a href="http://www.tazhair.com/">Taz Hair</a>. (By the way, if you''re looking for a new colourist, I''ve been seeing <a href="http://www.tazhair.com/tazteam.htm">Joanna</a> for a few years now and she is amazing.)\r\n\r\nAnyway, INOA was basically my last hurrah (I think) with all-over permanent colour. On the recommendation of my new favourite hair guy <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/16/how-to-do-a-side-braid-or-updo/">Charles Baker Strahan</a>, I''ve decided to go back to my lightish brown base with blonde highlights. So I got Joanna to use INOA to colour-correct the non-highlighted pieces, in order to take out my previous reddish tint.\r\n\r\nThe dye takes a bit longer than most to mix up because it''s oil-based, but that''s also what makes it safe even on sensitive scalps. Not only does it give off ZERO odour (you know how most hair salons have that noxious ammonia scent, right?), it also won''t burn or irritate. My hair has been feeling silky-soft ever since—and from what I can tell beneath the highlights, the colour looks great.\r\n\r\nExpect to pay a little bit more (about $15 or so) than you would with a regular dye. And understand that it''s by no means 100 percent natural—although it''s definitely a step in the right direction.\r\n\r\n<em>See <a href="http://inoa.ca/inoa/index-ca.aspx" target="_blank">inoa.ca</a> to find a salon near you.</em>', 'Service review: INOA Ammonia-Free Hair Colour', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'service-review-inoa-ammonia-free-hair-colour', '', '', '2011-10-25 00:39:32', '2011-10-25 00:39:32', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7565', 0, 'post', '', 110),
(7653, 1, '2010-04-21 09:01:11', '2010-04-21 13:01:11', 'Are you in love with serums as much as I am? (Read <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/12/30/editors-pick-this-works-active-serum/">here</a> and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/31/how-to-treat-oily-skin-hormonal-acne-and-post-acne-marks/">here</a> if you need to get up to speed.)\n\nIf you''re already a devotee, I have a tip for you: make sure you wait at least 5 to 10 minutes after you apply your serum to let it fully absorb into your skin.\n\nIf you apply your moisturizer too soon, you could be diluting the product and not getting the full benefits. (And trust me—serums, because of their liquid nature, can hold on to TONS more good-for-your-skin active ingredients than your moisturizer can.)\n\nThis is something I was doing until very recently, but now I know better... and so do you!', 'Quick tip: How to apply serums', 'Are you in love with serums as much as I am? (Read <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/12/30/editors-pick-this-works-active-serum/">here</a> and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/31/how-to-treat-oily-skin-hormonal-acne-and-post-acne-marks/">here</a> if you need to get up to speed.)\n\nIf you''re already a devotee, I have a tip for you: make sure you wait at least 5 to 10 minutes after you apply your serum to let it fully absorb into your skin.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'quick-tip-how-to-apply-serums', '', '', '2010-04-21 09:01:11', '2010-04-21 13:01:11', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7653', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(7661, 1, '2010-04-15 09:10:01', '2010-04-15 13:10:01', 'I knew there would be great things to come from <a href="http://www.revlon.com/" target="_blank">Revlon</a> after top makeup artist Gucci Westman (formerly of Lancôme) joined the company as global artistic director.\n\n<a href="http://www.revlon.com/Revlon-Home/Products/Lips/Lipstick/NEW-Revlon-ColorBurst-Lipstick.aspx" target="_blank">This lipstick</a> is the best example—it''s one product beauty editors all over are talking about (and wearing) right now.\n\nWhat''s so great about it? It feels completely sheer and weightless, is super moisturizing, and yet the pigments are intense and lovely—all things that I''m sure you know are unfortunately quite rare at the drugstore level.\n\nAlso there are no cheapie drugstore shimmers here either, folks—all in all, I swear this stuff is as good (or better) as most department store offerings.\n\nOut of the 20 shades, my colour picks are Ruby (a GREAT blue red), Peach (a sophisticated nudey coral) and Fuchsia (VERY spring ''10—see the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/06/first-look-bottega-veneta-spring-10/">Bottega Veneta</a> show for reference).\n\nThe best part is that they''re only $11.95 each, and the packaging is even kinda nice with the Chanel-inspired quilting detail.\n\nPrediction: runaway hit.\n\n<em>Available in June at mass retailers and drugstores across Canada.</em>', 'Sneak peek: Revlon ColorBurst Lipstick', 'I knew there would be great things to come from <a href="http://www.revlon.com/" target="_blank">Revlon</a> after top makeup artist Gucci Westman (formerly of Lancôme) joined the company as global artistic director.\n\n<a href="http://www.revlon.com/Revlon-Home/Products/Lips/Lipstick/NEW-Revlon-ColorBurst-Lipstick.aspx" target="_blank">This lipstick</a> is the best example—it''s one product beauty editors all over are talking about (and wearing) right now.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sneak-peek-revlon-colorburst-lipstick', '', '', '2010-04-15 09:10:01', '2010-04-15 13:10:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7661', 0, 'post', '', 8),
(7756, 1, '2010-04-16 13:04:11', '2010-04-16 17:04:11', 'What a week!\n\nFirst Blair Waldorf—I mean Leighton Meester—was announced as the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/13/leighton-meester-is-the-new-face-hair-of-herbal-essences/">new global ambassador for Herbal Essences</a>.\n\nNow <a href="http://www.nicolebyopi.com/" target="_blank">Nicole by OPI</a>—<a href="http://www.opi.com/" target="_blank">OPI</a>''s mass market line of nail lacquers and treatments—is introducing a limited edition collection inspired by <a href="http://www.cwtv.com/shows/gossip-girl" target="_blank"><em>Gossip Girl</em></a>.\n\nToronto''s beauty press got a preview of the four shades earlier this week when OPI founder Suzi Weiss-Fischmann came to town (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/08/sneak-peek-the-hong-kong-collection-by-opi/">as I''ve mentioned before</a>, her visits are always must-attend events on the beauty editor circuit). Here she is having a chat with <a href="http://www.citytv.com/cityline" target="_blank">Cityline</a>:\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nicole-by-opi-launch-suzi-weiss-fischmann.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-7897 aligncenter" title="nicole-by-opi-launch-suzi-weiss-fischmann" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nicole-by-opi-launch-suzi-weiss-fischmann.jpg" alt="OPI founder Suzi Weiss-Fischmann, Nicole by OPI Gossip Girl Collection, Cityline" width="600" height="450" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\nAfter that we had a delicious lunch—that''s me on the far right at the back, with kind of a dumb expression on my face:\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nicole-by-opi-editors-lunch1.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-7898 aligncenter" title="nicole-by-opi-editors-lunch" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nicole-by-opi-editors-lunch1.jpg" alt="Nicole by OPI Gossip Girl Collection, beauty editors launch" width="600" height="450" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\nAnd then we all got manicures. (I know, we''re spoiled rotten.)\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nicole-by-opi-launch-manicures.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7900" title="nicole-by-opi-launch-manicures" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nicole-by-opi-launch-manicures.jpg" alt="Nicole by OPI Gossip Girl Collection, beauty editors launch" width="600" height="450" /></a></p>\nHere''s a closer look at the four shades in the collection. From left to right: <strong>Too Rich for You</strong> (a rich blue with a tiny bit of green), <strong>Scandals, Secrets  and Sparkle</strong> (sparkly silver), <strong>Party in the Penthouse</strong> (deep blue) and  <strong>Nicole....Spotted!</strong> (shimmery green).\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nicole-by-opi-gossip-girl-collection.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7894" title="nicole-by-opi-gossip-girl-collection" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nicole-by-opi-gossip-girl-collection.png" alt="Nicole by OPI Gossip Girl Collection nail polish colours" width="600" height="355" /></a></p>\nToo Rich for You was DEFINITELY the most popular choice amongst the editors, although Suzi was wearing Party in the Penthouse and it looked great too. Both are really deep colours with just a hint of sparkle—I never thought I''d like blue (OR sparkle, for that matter) on my nails, but I''ll definitely be wearing these! Plus you can''t help but love a nail polish that''s called Too Rich for You—right?\n\nAnother bonus: like OPI, Nicole by OPI products contain no DBP, toluene or formaldehyde. They''re really the same quality as OPI''s regular collection, just available at mass (instead of at spas and salons) and with more emphasis on fun, bright colours. (There are 48 regular shades.)\n\nBut sad face—<strong>you''ll have to wait until mid-August to get your hands on these limited-edition ones.</strong>\n\nEach lacquer in the line will be $10.49 and they''ll be out for a limited time at select Wal-Mart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Loblaws, Jean Coutu, Uniprix, Katz Group and London Drugs locations across Canada. Also: if you buy Gossip Girl: The Complete Third Season on DVD, you''ll get a coupon for $1 off.\n\n<strong>Have you ever tried Nicole by OPI? What do you think about these shades? Do you think Blair and Serena would like them?</strong>', 'Sneak peek: Nicole by OPI Gossip Girl Collection', 'What a week!\n\nFirst Blair Waldorf—I mean Leighton Meester—was announced as the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/13/leighton-meester-is-the-new-face-hair-of-herbal-essences/">new global ambassador for Herbal Essences</a>.\n\nNow <a href="http://www.nicolebyopi.com/" target="_blank">Nicole by OPI</a>—<a href="http://www.opi.com/" target="_blank">OPI</a>''s mass market line of nail lacquers and treatments—is introducing a limited edition collection inspired by <a href="http://www.cwtv.com/shows/gossip-girl" target="_blank"><em>Gossip Girl</em></a>.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sneak-peek-nicole-by-opi-gossip-girl-collection', '', '', '2010-04-16 13:04:11', '2010-04-16 17:04:11', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7756', 0, 'post', '', 16),
(7766, 1, '2010-04-14 14:21:49', '2010-04-14 18:21:49', 'Here''s a gorgeous—and dead easy—hairdo to copy, courtesy of Hilary Duff. (This is from her appearance at <em>Good Housekeeping</em>''s 125th anniversary party the other night.)\n\nAs I keep rambling on about, hair this year is all about dry, slightly messed up textures... and I''m sure you know that braids are real big too.\n\nHow easy is this though? Just make sure your hair isn''t too slick (use a texturizing product or beach spray to mess it up first), then just braid, wrap and pin.\n\nCan''t get enough of braids? Check out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/16/how-to-do-a-side-braid-or-updo/">this post on how to do a side braid or updo</a>.', 'More braid spotting: Hilary Duff&#039;s textured, braided bun', 'Here''s a gorgeous—and dead easy—hairdo to copy, courtesy of Hilary Duff. (This is from her appearance at <em>Good Housekeeping</em>''s 125th anniversary party the other night.)\n\nAs I keep rambling on about, hair this year is all about dry, slightly messed up textures... and I''m sure you know that braids are real big too.\n\nHow easy is this though? Just make sure your hair isn''t too slick (use a texturizing product or beach spray to mess it up first), then just braid, wrap and pin.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'more-braid-spotting-hilary-duffs-textured-braided-bun', '', '', '2010-04-14 14:21:49', '2010-04-14 18:21:49', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7766', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(7794, 1, '2010-04-14 11:57:31', '2010-04-14 15:57:31', 'SJP is on the cover of May <em>Vogue—</em>looking pretty great I might add—and in the interview inside talks up the forthcoming <a href="http://www.sexandthecitymovie.com/" target="_blank"><em>Sex and the City 2</em></a> movie (also out in May).\n\nAs much as there is a part of me—a BIG part—that loathes <em>SATC</em> and all the cultural clichés it spawned (the comparison of myself and all writerly types to Carrie is particularly irritating) I know I''ll still go see it. <em>Mais oui!</em>\n\nAnd if you''re a REALLY big fan, you''ll want to check out her new, appropriately-timed fragrance, called <a href="http://www.sarahjessicaparkerbeauty.com/sjpnyc" target="_blank">SJP NYC</a>. It''s directly inspired by the fictional Carrie Bradshaw character and is all about the strawberry. (Kind of a young-ish note considering Carrie and her pals are in their 40s.... but then again, the fan base is at least a decade or two younger, so I guess it makes sense.)\n\nSurprisingly, if you dig around for reviews, the perfume experts seem to like it. (As do I... I''ve never pretended to be that sophisticated when it comes to scents.) I don''t, however, love the multi-coloured packaging—although thankfully the bottle inside is just plain glass.\n\n<em>$45-59; available now at department and drug stores across Canada.</em>\n\nP.S. Here''s the second trailer in case you missed its debut last week:\n\n<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/MjWl-82Yau4&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/MjWl-82Yau4&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>', 'Sarah Jessica Parker&#039;s new scent, new movie and new Vogue interview', 'SJP is on the cover of May <em>Vogue—</em>looking pretty great I might add—and in the interview inside talks up the forthcoming <a href="http://www.sexandthecitymovie.com/" target="_blank"><em>Sex and the City 2</em></a> movie (also out in May).\n\nAs much as there is a part of me—a BIG part—that loathes <em>SATC</em> and all the cultural clichés it spawned (the comparison of myself and all writerly types to Carrie is particularly irritating) I know I''ll still go see it. <em>Mais oui!</em>', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sarah-jessica-parkers-new-scent-new-movie-and-new-vogue-interview', '', '', '2010-04-14 11:57:31', '2010-04-14 15:57:31', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7794', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(7844, 1, '2010-04-15 16:22:15', '2010-04-15 20:22:15', 'This just in!\n\nTo kick off the summer months, Holt Renfrew have a special <a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com/holts/pages/promotions/summer-beauty-notes.dot?language_id=1" target="_blank">beauty promotion</a> on for one day only: this Saturday, April 17th.\n\nWith every $250 purchase in the Holts beauty department, you''ll receive a $25 Holts Gift Card.\n\nThe promotion is on at all Holt Renfrew locations across Canada and applies to cosmetics, skincare and fragrances.\n\nFor a list of Holts beauty brands, see <a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com/holts/pages/brands/brands.dot?language_id=1&amp;gender=women&amp;bType=groom" target="_blank">here</a>.', 'Holt Renfrew summer beauty notes one-day promotion: Saturday April 17th', 'This just in!\n\nTo kick off the summer months, Holt Renfrew have a special <a href="http://www.holtrenfrew.com/holts/pages/promotions/summer-beauty-notes.dot?language_id=1" target="_blank">beauty promotion</a> on for one day only: this Saturday, April 17th.\n\nWith every $250 purchase in the Holts beauty department, you''ll receive a $25 Holts Gift Card.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'holt-renfrew-summer-beauty-notes-one-day-promotion-saturday-april-17th', '', '', '2010-04-15 16:22:15', '2010-04-15 20:22:15', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7844', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(7850, 1, '2010-04-15 16:37:29', '2010-04-15 20:37:29', 'Okay, so did I mention I''ve been sucked into watching <em><a href="http://www.mtv.com/shows/jersey_shore/series.jhtml" target="_blank">Jersey Shore</a></em>?\n\nAt first, it was all rather horrifying—the tanning, the nails, the lingerie-as-outerwear—but like a trainwreck, I couldn''t turn away.\n\nNow, it''s doing something crazy to my brain. I''m at Season One, Episode Eight, and I''m starting to think that Ronnie is kind of cute... and that maybe JWoww''s chunky highlights kind of work for her. What is happening to me?\n\nAnyway, I was intrigued to hear about <em>Harper''s Bazaar</em>''s May issue, in which they give the <em>Jersey Shore</em> females a "charm school" makeover (with a little help from Tinsley Mortimer and Lizzie Post).\n\nYou can see the slideshow <a href="http://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/fashion-articles/jersey-shore-makeover-pictures-0510?link=rel&amp;dom=aol_stylelist&amp;src=syn&amp;con=art&amp;mag=har" target="_blank">here</a>. Do they look uncomfortable or what?\n\nP.S. My favourite line from the Stylelist.com write-up:\n\n"Snooki... rolled up to the shoot in a trucker hat, while  JWoww <strong>attacked from all fronts</strong> in a hooded pink sweat suit, Ugg-style  boots, a studded Christian  Audigier bag, purple-streaked hair and a hot-pink, bedazzled French  manicure."\n\nGod I love this show.', 'Harper&#039;s Bazaar makes over the girls of Jersey Shore', 'Okay, so did I mention I''ve been sucked into watching <em><a href="http://www.mtv.com/shows/jersey_shore/series.jhtml" target="_blank">Jersey Shore</a></em>?\n\nAt first, it was all rather horrifying—the tanning, the nails, the lingerie-as-outerwear—but like a trainwreck, I couldn''t turn away.\n\nNow, it''s doing something crazy to my brain. I''m at Season One, Episode Eight, and I''m starting to think that Ronnie is kind of cute... and that maybe JWoww''s chunky highlights kind of work for her. What is happening to me?', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'harpers-bazaar-makes-over-the-girls-of-jersey-shore', '', '', '2010-04-15 16:37:29', '2010-04-15 20:37:29', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7850', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(7862, 1, '2010-04-15 17:06:55', '2010-04-15 21:06:55', 'Stars—they''re just like us!\n\nIn case you haven''t seen them yet, here are the unretouched images (below and above) that Britney Spears recently released from the photo shoot for her campaign with Candies:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Britneys-Unretouched-Photos-From-Candies-Ads.jpeg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7864" title="Britneys-Unretouched-Photos-From-Candies-Ads" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Britneys-Unretouched-Photos-From-Candies-Ads.jpeg" alt="" width="500" height="487" /></a>\n\nNow let me be clear—I actually think she has a great, curvy, normal figure. (Especially when you consider she''s got two kids and probably eats Cheetos all day long.)\n\nBut I still wanted to show you her cellulite, because really—doesn''t it make you feel better about your own bod? I certainly do.', 'Britney Spears has cellulite, too', 'Stars—they''re just like us!\n\nIn case you haven''t seen them yet, here are the unretouched images (below and above) that Britney Spears recently released from the photo shoot for her campaign with Candies:', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'britney-spears-has-cellulite-too', '', '', '2010-04-15 17:06:55', '2010-04-15 21:06:55', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7862', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(7873, 1, '2010-04-16 11:32:49', '2010-04-16 15:32:49', 'You know how some bath and body products practically hit you over the head with their scent? (I''m talking to you, <a href="http://www.yvesrocher.ca/control/main/" target="_blank">Yves Rocher</a>.)\n\nWell, the first thing that struck me about the <a href="http://www.thann.ca/thann-collection.html" target="_blank">Thann</a> bath and body products I sampled recently was that they don’t have the usual sickly-sweet, overly feminine-floral  fragrance that we’re used to in body care products.\n\nThis stuff is truly unisex—and in a good way.\n\nThe second thing I noticed was that their fragrance is SUPER subtle—and yet they linger on your skin all day long.\n\nThann is one part of <a href="http://www.thann.ca/" target="_blank">Harnn &amp; Thann</a>, a Thai retailer of skin, body and hair products with an emphasis on high-quality natural ingredients. The company produces two complimentary lines (<a href="http://www.thann.ca/harnn-collection.html" target="_blank">Harnn</a> and <a href="http://www.thann.ca/thann-collection.html" target="_blank">Thann</a>—kind of like the yin and the yang), and while both are equally popular in Asia, they focus on Thann in the Canadian market.\n\nI tried the Aromatic Wood collection, which is based on nutmeg, tangerine and orange oils and had me smelling my arm all day long. Other collections include Mediterranean Floral, Oriental Essence, Sea  Foam, Shiso and Rice, and individual products include scrubs, shower gels, body milks, massage oils, shampoos and conditioners.\n\nThese would make a great gift, either for the guy in your life or for anyone that likes non-dessert-like, botanical-based scents.\n\n<em>Order online from thann.ca, or see <a href="http://www.thann.ca/where-to-find-us.html" target="_blank">here</a> for retail locations.</em>', 'Finally! A unisex bath &amp; body option: Harnn &amp; Thann', 'You know how some bath and body products practically hit you over the head with their scent? (I''m talking to you, <a href="http://www.yvesrocher.ca/control/main/" target="_blank">Yves Rocher</a>.)\n\nWell, the first thing that struck me about the <a href="http://www.thann.ca/thann-collection.html" target="_blank">Thann</a> bath and body products I sampled recently was that they don’t have the usual sickly-sweet, overly feminine-floral  fragrance that we’re used to in body care products.\n\nThis stuff is truly unisex—and in a good way.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'finally-a-unisex-bath-body-option-harnn-thann', '', '', '2010-04-16 11:32:49', '2010-04-16 15:32:49', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7873', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(7886, 1, '2010-04-16 12:14:58', '2010-04-16 16:14:58', '<p style="text-align: left;">The <a href="http://www.johnfrieda.ca/en/default.asp" target="_blank">John Frieda</a> team just sent me a few more how-tos for a few more hair looks from the Genie Awards on Monday night (check out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/13/diane-kruger-at-the-genie-awards-get-the-look-with-john-frieda/" target="_blank">Diane Kruger''s hair how-to here</a>), so I thought I''d share.</p>\nHere''s Kristin Booth rocking “The Sleek Straight”... and here''s what to do:\n<ol>\n	<li> Spray <a href="http://www.johnfrieda.ca/en/products_frizz_ease_style_heat_defeat_spray.asp?gclid=CKeV26TNi6ECFYd-5QodZzAbRA&amp;ef_id=1771:3:s_b72c2954ed9c0b494c0f6a0501f96b2e_5291802579:S8iLoUNIYWUAABzRcJMAAAGA:20100416160905" target="_blank">Frizz-Ease Heat Defeat protective styling spray</a> through damp hair to properly prepare and protect hair from damage caused by heat styling tools.</li>\n	<li>Work <a href="http://www.johnfrieda.ca/en/products_root_awakening_style_strength_restoring_lotion.asp" target="_blank">Root Awakening Strength Restoring Smoothing Lotion</a> throughout the hair to reduce volume, prevent frizz and provide manageability and style control.</li>\n	<li>Section hair and blow dry, pulling the hair straight.</li>\n	<li>Once again section the hair into small sections and use a flat iron throughout the hair from root to tip to create a sleek, straight look.</li>\n	<li>Finish hair with <a href="http://www.johnfrieda.ca/en/products_frizz_ease_style_100_shine_mist.asp" target="_blank">Frizz-Ease 100% Shine glossing mist</a> for a glistening finish worthy of the red carpet.</li>\n</ol>', 'Kristin Booth at the Genie Awards: Get the look with John Frieda', '<p style="text-align: left;">The <a href="http://www.johnfrieda.ca/en/default.asp" target="_blank">John Frieda</a> team just sent me a few more how-tos for a few more hair looks from the Genie Awards on Monday night (check out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/13/diane-kruger-at-the-genie-awards-get-the-look-with-john-frieda/" target="_blank">Diane Kruger''s hair how-to here</a>), so I thought I''d share.</p>\nHere''s Kristin Booth rocking “The Sleek Straight”... and here''s what to do:', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'kristin-booth-at-the-genie-awards-get-the-look-with-john-frieda', '', '', '2010-04-16 12:14:58', '2010-04-16 16:14:58', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7886', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(7906, 1, '2010-04-19 10:08:14', '2010-04-19 14:08:14', '<a href="http://www.origins.com/" target="_blank">Origins</a> is celebrating Earth Month with a free concert in NYC tonight that will also be live streamed to the web! The concert will feature Grammy award winner Macy Gracy and will be hosted by <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Malin Akerman</span> Juliette Lewis.\r\n\r\nWatch it live at <a href="http://www.origins.com/liveconcert/" target="_blank">origins.com/liveconcert</a> beginning at 10 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. PST tonight.\r\n\r\nPS—don''t forget about Origins'' other Earth Month initiatives. If you visit an Origins counter on Thursday, April 22nd, you’ll be able to trade in any beauty or grooming product (regardless of brand) to receive a FREE full-size <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/www.origins.com'');" 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 onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/www.origins.com'');" 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>.\r\n\r\nPLUS! In case you haven''t heard, BeautyEditor.ca is giving away an Earth Month hair and skincare gift basket from Ojon and Origins. <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/08/win-it-a-hair-and-skincare-gift-basket-from-ojon-and-origins/">Click here to enter</a>.', 'Watch the Origins Rocks Earth Month Concert tonight!', '<a href="http://www.origins.com/" target="_blank">Origins</a> is celebrating Earth Month with a free concert in NYC tonight that will also be live streamed to the web! The concert will feature Grammy award winner Macy Gracy and will be hosted by <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Malin Akerman</span> Juliette Lewis.\r\n\r\nWatch it live at <a href="http://www.origins.com/liveconcert/" target="_blank">origins.com/liveconcert</a> beginning at 10 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. PST tonight.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'watch-the-origins-rocks-earth-month-concert-tonight', '', '', '2011-10-13 01:41:05', '2011-10-13 01:41:05', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7906', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(7907, 1, '2010-04-20 11:59:31', '2010-04-20 15:59:31', 'What do French bulldogs have to do with makeup primer?\n\nNot a whole lot—but that didn''t stop <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/" target="_blank">NARS</a> founder François Nars from putting his pup Marcel''s mug in ads for the brand''s newest launch (available in June at NARS counters across Canada).\n\nCalled Pro-Prime, the collection includes the <strong>Skin Smoothing Face Prep</strong> ($36), which can be used under your regular primer or on top of your makeup to create a matte finish. It also claims to smooth out large pores, fine lines and rough spots.\n\nThe other product in the range is the <strong>Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base</strong> ($29), which prevents eyeshadows—even cream ones—from smudging, creasing and caking.\n\nSounds good, NARS. Real good. (Primers are VERY popular this year, I tell you.)\n\nAnd yes, my heart melts a bit when I look at Marcel. Apparently they plan to release more photos of him in the next few weeks, along with tips on making your makeup last, on their <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/NARS-Cosmetics/53590256386?ref=ts" target="_blank">Facebook page</a>. You''ve got to love a company that does weird stuff like this, right?\n\nI''ll leave you with this glamour shot:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/marcel-nars-nautical.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7909" title="marcel-nars-nautical" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/marcel-nars-nautical.jpg" alt="" width="563" height="720" /></a>', 'Sneak peek: NARS Pro-Prime Collection (and canine mascot Marcel)', 'What do French bulldogs have to do with makeup primer?\n\nNot a whole lot—but that didn''t stop <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/" target="_blank">NARS</a> founder François Nars from putting his pup Marcel''s mug in ads for the brand''s newest launch (available in June at NARS counters across Canada).', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sneak-peek-nars-pro-prime-collection-and-canine-mascot-marcel', '', '', '2010-04-20 11:59:31', '2010-04-20 15:59:31', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7907', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(7914, 1, '2010-04-21 10:53:20', '2010-04-21 14:53:20', 'Some people dream of what it would be like if they could meet (or date) a celebrity.\n\nI dream of what my hair would look like if I could have just one cut—JUST ONE!—with <a href="http://www.sallyhershberger.com/" target="_blank">Sally Hershberger</a>. (I know such perks are probably a given for New York editors, but it''s a different ballgame up here. Sadly.)\n\nYou know Sally, right? She''s the hairstylist who created Meg Ryan''s famous shagg cut back in the day. And she was the first hairstylist to charge jaw-dropping prices (currently US$800 for a cut, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sally_Hershberger" target="_blank">apparently</a>).\n\nBut us little people can get a bit of the Sally in our everyday ''dos, thanks to her eponymous line of products, available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart.\n\nThe line launched last year and I missed the event, so I was super excited to attend this years'' launch of five new products—and of course, I wanted to see Sally in action.\n\nThe verdict? This woman is COOL. Her hair looks cool, her all-black outfit was cool, just the way she SPOKE was cool. (I''m just not sure I''d want to be one of her assistants. And are you following <a href="http://www.stylelist.com/2010/04/09/marie-robinson-opens-nyc-salon/" target="_blank">the drama</a> about her employees'' departure to open a new salon? Yowza.)\n\nHere''s another pic:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Sally-Hershberger-Toronto-March-2010-3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7917" title="Sally-Hershberger-Toronto-March-2010-3" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Sally-Hershberger-Toronto-March-2010-3.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="902" /></a>\n\nOne of the highlights: when she casually referred to doing "Tom and Nicole''s" hair, back when they were a couple—AT THEIR HOUSE. Honestly, the secrets these hair people must be privy to? I''d pay a lot of money for that scoop.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/sally-hershberger-new-styling-products.png"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-7919" title="sally-hershberger-new-styling-products" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/sally-hershberger-new-styling-products.png" alt="" width="309" height="286" /></a>Anyway—back to the products, which are all very reasonably priced and help you achieve Sally''s signature shaggy, layered look. (There was one poor girl at the event without any layers at all and Sally was NOT down with that.)\n\nLaunching this month are <strong>Go With the Blow</strong> (a heat styler), <strong>Genius Spray Wax</strong> (which I used to create a messy, voluminous style <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/13/diane-kruger-at-the-genie-awards-get-the-look-with-john-frieda/">at the Genies</a>), <strong>Shagg Liquid Gel</strong> (a lightweight gel), <strong>Soft Rock Hairspray</strong> (a brushable, flake-free spray) and the <strong>Shagg Style Primer for Layered Hair</strong>, which is basically a spray that gives your hair "guts" before you do anything else to it. Each product is $11.99 and available this month at Shoppers.\n\nI''ll leave you with a few more pics of the event so you can see Sally in action!\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Sally-Hershberger-Toronto-March-2010-demo.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7922" title="Sally-Hershberger-Toronto-March-2010-demo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Sally-Hershberger-Toronto-March-2010-demo.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="420" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Sally-Hershberger-Toronto-March-2010-demo-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7924" title="Sally-Hershberger-Toronto-March-2010-demo-2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Sally-Hershberger-Toronto-March-2010-demo-2.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="411" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Sally-Hershberger-Toronto-March-2010-demo-3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7927" title="Sally-Hershberger-Toronto-March-2010-demo-3" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Sally-Hershberger-Toronto-March-2010-demo-3.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="419" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Sally-Hershberger-Toronto-March-2010-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7926" title="Sally-Hershberger-Toronto-March-2010-2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Sally-Hershberger-Toronto-March-2010-2.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="436" /></a>', 'Sally Hershberger visits Canada to launch new products; oozes coolness', 'Some people dream of what it would be like if they could meet (or date) a celebrity.\n\nI dream of what my hair would look like if I could have just one cut—JUST ONE!—with <a href="http://www.sallyhershberger.com/" target="_blank">Sally Hershberger</a>. (I know such perks are probably a given for New York editors, but it''s a different ballgame up here. Sadly.)', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'sally-hershberger-visits-canada-to-launch-new-products-oozes-coolness', '', '', '2010-04-21 10:53:20', '2010-04-21 14:53:20', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7914', 0, 'post', '', 5);
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(7930, 1, '2010-04-19 14:12:15', '2010-04-19 18:12:15', 'Would you buy mouthwash from this guy?\n<p style="text-align: left;">I would. If you don''t know him—this is <a href="http://www.shaunmajumder.com/" target="_blank">Shaun Majumder</a>, best known to Canadians for his role on <em><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/22minutes/" target="_blank">This Hour Has 22 Minutes</a></em>. Here''s a clip from a recent appearance on <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/stevenandchris/" target="_blank"><em>Steven and Chris</em></a>:</p>\n\n<p style="text-align: center;"><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/9JfO8epIN8A&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/9JfO8epIN8A&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/scope-outlast-mouthwash-long-lasting-mint.png"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-7936" title="scope-outlast-mouthwash-long-lasting-mint" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/scope-outlast-mouthwash-long-lasting-mint-300x300.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Anyway, P&amp;G tapped Shaun for a launch event the other week where he provided some serious LOLs. (And believe me, I never use that "word.")\n\nShaun did a skit that not only wove in the bad breath-fighting benefits of two new products from Crest and Scope, but also had us discussing breast implants (he''s against them) and Newfie jokes.\n\nSo—not your usual press event.\n\nA bit about the new products: <a href="http://www.scope.ca/en_CA/crest-products/product/Scope_Outlast_Mouthwash_Mint" target="_blank">Scope Outlast Mouthwash</a> is crazy powerful. They are NOT kidding when they say it lasts up to five times longer than regular mouthwashes.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/crest-extra-white-plus-scope-outlast-toothpaste.png"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-7937" title="crest-extra-white-plus-scope-outlast-toothpaste" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/crest-extra-white-plus-scope-outlast-toothpaste-300x300.png" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Combine it with the <a href="http://www.scope.ca/en_CA/crest-products/product/Crest_Extra_White_Plus_Scope_Outlast_Toothpaste_Mint" target="_blank">Crest Extra White Plus Scope Outlast Toothpaste</a> and you''ve basically turbo-charged your fight against bad breath.\n\nBoth products are available now. And P&amp;G, you might want to consider signing this guy on as a spokesperson. Here''s a pic of myself (and Marilisa of <a href="http://thechicstorm.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">The Chic Storm</a>, although I had to hide her face as she''s uncomfortable with the resemblance to <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Costanza" target="_blank">George Costanza</a> in this shot). We were total fan girls!\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/scope-shaun-majumder.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7940" title="scope-shaun-majumder" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/scope-shaun-majumder.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="360" /></a>', 'Shaun Majumder presents new products from Scope and Crest; makes us LOL', 'Would you buy mouthwash from this guy?\n<p style="text-align: left;">I would. If you don''t know him—this is <a href="http://www.shaunmajumder.com/" target="_blank">Shaun Majumder</a>, best known to Canadians for his role on <em><a href="http://www.cbc.ca/22minutes/" target="_blank">This Hour Has 22 Minutes</a></em>. Here''s a clip from a recent appearance on <a href="http://www.cbc.ca/stevenandchris/" target="_blank"><em>Steven and Chris</em></a>:</p>', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'shaun-majumder-presents-new-products-from-scope-and-crest-makes-us-lol', '', '', '2010-04-19 14:12:15', '2010-04-19 18:12:15', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7930', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(7943, 1, '2010-04-20 09:15:18', '2010-04-20 13:15:18', 'Is it just me or are nail colour trends moving at lightening speed these days?\n\nThe next big one is <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Nails-LE-VERNIS-89314" target="_blank">Nouvelle Vague</a> from Chanel''s summer collection (<a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/What%27s-New-89720" target="_blank">Les Pop-Up de Chanel</a>).\n\nIt''s a chalky turquoise that reminds me of Tiffany blue—and since it''s only available for a limited time beginning in May, there''s no doubt it''ll sell out in a flash. (I jumped up and down when I got sent a sample—thank you Chanel!)\n\nThe other polishes include <strong>Riviera</strong>, a great hot pink, and <strong>Mistral</strong>, which is surprisingly pretty—a medium pink with subtle sparkle. (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/16/sneak-peek-nicole-by-opi-gossip-girl-collection/" target="_blank">I told you</a> I''m suddenly into sparkle these days.) Check out <a href="http://www.alllacqueredup.com/2010/03/chanel-nouvelle-vogue-mistral-riviera-swatches-review-and-comparisons.html" target="_blank">All Lacquered Up</a> for pics on actual nails.\n\nAnd take a look at the rest of the collection too. I''m in love with the Rouge Allure lipsticks in <strong>Génial </strong>(bright pink) and <strong>Super </strong>(bright coral). Yes, it''s all about the brights for summer.', 'Next big nail polish trend: Nouvelle Vague by Chanel', 'Is it just me or are nail colour trends moving at lightening speed these days?\n\nThe next big one is <a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/Makeup-Nails-LE-VERNIS-89314" target="_blank">Nouvelle Vague</a> from Chanel''s summer collection (<a href="http://www.chanel.com/en_US/fragrance-beauty/What%27s-New-89720" target="_blank">Les Pop-Up de Chanel</a>).\n\nIt''s a chalky turquoise that reminds me of Tiffany blue—and since it''s only available for a limited time beginning in May, there''s no doubt it''ll sell out in a flash. (I jumped up and down when I got sent a sample—thank you Chanel!)', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'next-big-nail-polish-trend-nouvelle-vague-by-chanel', '', '', '2010-04-20 09:15:18', '2010-04-20 13:15:18', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7943', 0, 'post', '', 5),
(7958, 1, '2010-04-19 10:41:34', '2010-04-19 14:41:34', '<p style="text-align: left;">Just stumbled across this hilarious vid and had to share. (If you''re not familiar with <a href="http://chatroulette.com/" target="_blank">Chat Roulette</a>, <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/21/weekinreview/21bilton.html" target="_blank">read this first</a>.)</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/hKT1Ie9lWU8&amp;color1=0xb1b1b1&amp;color2=0xcfcfcf&amp;hl=en_US&amp;feature=player_embedded&amp;fs=1" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="340" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/hKT1Ie9lWU8&amp;color1=0xb1b1b1&amp;color2=0xcfcfcf&amp;hl=en_US&amp;feature=player_embedded&amp;fs=1" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>\n\nHave you ever played Chat Roulette? I''m fairly sure it''s a sign of the apocalypse.', 'Chat Roulette makeup tutorial', '<p style="text-align: left;">Just stumbled across this hilarious vid and had to share. (If you''re not familiar with <a href="http://chatroulette.com/" target="_blank">Chat Roulette</a>, <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/21/weekinreview/21bilton.html" target="_blank">read this first</a>.)</p>', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'chat-roulette-makeup-tutorial', '', '', '2010-04-19 10:41:34', '2010-04-19 14:41:34', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7958', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(7978, 1, '2010-04-22 16:52:12', '2010-04-22 20:52:12', 'Since it''s Earth Day and all, I thought I''d share with you some of my all-time favourite natural and organic beauty products. Most of these are what I call Desert Island Products—i.e. if I were stranded somewhere, I would MOST DEFINITELY need to take these. I don''t just love them because they''re natural, of course—they make my list because they WORK. Here goes:\n<h2>1. Josie Maran Natural Volume Lip Gloss</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/editors-picks-josie-maran-0409.jpg"><img class="aligncenter  size-full wp-image-901" title="editors-picks-josie-maran-0409" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/editors-picks-josie-maran-0409.jpg" alt="" width="306" height="306" /></a>Long time readers will know I rave about this product a lot, as I''ve simply never used a better lip gloss. It ticks off all my boxes: natural, super-moisturizing, non-sticky, long-lasting, plumping... and it''s even yummy-tasting! I wear <a href="http://www.josiemarancosmetics.com/product.html?pid=1064" target="_blank">Daring</a>, but when it runs out (or maybe next time I''m in Sephora) I want to get something brighter, like <a href="http://www.josiemarancosmetics.com/product.html?pid=1064" target="_blank">Precious</a>. Josie Maran is also launching a lip stain which I''ll be testing out very soon—stay tuned!\n<h2>2. Nvey Eco Organic Erase Concealer</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nvey_eco_organic_erase_concealer_neutral.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7997" title="nvey_eco_organic_erase_concealer_neutral" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nvey_eco_organic_erase_concealer_neutral.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a>\n\nI''m a bit paranoid that regular concealers will clog my pores (or any blemish I''m trying to hide), so that''s why this certified organic one is my go-to. Not only is it certified organic, but it also has the best creamy, blendable texture—and unlike many natural concealers, actually gives complete coverage without feeling heavy.\n<h2>3. Pure + Simple Rainforest Pressed Powder Foundation</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/pure+simple-pressed-powder.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7999" title="pure+simple-pressed-powder" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/pure+simple-pressed-powder.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Sorry for the small image here! <a href="http://pureandsimple.ca/" target="_blank">Pure + Simple</a> is a Toronto-based natural spa chain (you can buy their products in-store or online). I''ve been using their powder, which can also be mixed with moisturizer to make a cream foundation, for YEARS. It''s anti-bacterial and a natural sunblock, and depending on the coverage you want, you can apply it with a sponge or a brush. I love the fresh, botanical (not makeup-y) scent.\n<h2>4. Pure + Simple All Natural Sunscreen SPF 30 for Oily/Impure Skin</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/pure+simple-sunscreen-for-oily-impure-skin.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7023" title="pure+simple-sunscreen-for-oily-impure-skin" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/pure+simple-sunscreen-for-oily-impure-skin.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="500" /></a>\n\nBeauty editors always rant about wearing sunscreen year-round (at least SPF 30), but I understand non-compliance. If your skin is on the oily side, adding an extra layer of sunscreen under your makeup can turn you into a greaseball by 2pm. Happily, this one doesn''t do that—it''s incredibly light and like all <a href="http://pureandsimple.ca/" target="_blank">Pure + Simple</a> products, smells really fresh. It''s also made with zinc oxide and titanium dioxide instead of potentially irritating chemicals.\n<h2>5. Weleda Deodorant</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/weleda-WILD-ROSE-deodorant.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8000" title="weleda WILD ROSE deodorant" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/weleda-WILD-ROSE-deodorant.jpg" alt="" width="487" height="600" /></a>Remember the story about Kate Hudson''s hairdresser being stuck somewhere without proper styling products and having to use her <a href="http://usa.weleda.com/our-products/shop/wild-rose-deodorant.aspx" target="_blank">Weleda Wild Rose Deodorant</a> in her hair before a big red carpet appearance? Apparently she said it was the best her hair had ever looked. Not that I''m advocating you use it for that purpose—I mention it because it''s the best natural deo I''ve tried. Not sticky, smells nice and lasts the longest. (If you''re not into roses, the Citrus scent is nice too.)\n<h2>6. Consonant Body Organic Foaming Face Wash</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/consonant-body-foaming-face-wash.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8001" title="consonant-body-foaming-face-wash" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/consonant-body-foaming-face-wash.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="300" /></a>\n\nThis is what I''m using now and I can''t get enough! <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/31/how-to-treat-oily-skin-hormonal-acne-and-post-acne-marks/">As you know</a>, I love a good foaming face wash, and this one would be great on all but the driest skin types. Don''t miss Consonant''s soaps as well—they smell great, last a long time and come with a handy sponge to store them on, so they won''t get soggy in the shower.\n<h2>7. Physicians Formula Organic Wear Liquid Foundation SPF 15</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/physicians-formula-organic-wear-_1242328042_LRG.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-1595" title="physicians-formula-organic-wear-_1242328042_LRG" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/physicians-formula-organic-wear-_1242328042_LRG.jpg" alt="" width="210" height="210" /></a>I never liked liquid foundation until <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/06/liquid-foundation-i-actually-like-physicians-formula-organic-wear-liquid-foundation-spf-15/">I found this one last July</a>. Mainly because of the scent (are you sensing a trend here?). I''ve always felt like pores would rebel if I slathered them in those heavily-fragranced foundations. This one smells clean, like lavender, and has a lightweight but medium coverage finish with a hint of glowiness. You can''t beat the price ($21.99).\n<h2>8. David Babaii for WildAid Bohemian Beach Spray</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/david-babaii-wildaid-beach-spray.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8003" title="david-babaii-wildaid-beach-spray" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/david-babaii-wildaid-beach-spray.jpg" alt="" width="400" height="400" /></a>\n\nWhat''s with me and Kate Hudson products? (First the Weleda deodorant, and now this line—Kate is David''s client and appeared in the ads.) Anyway, I''m a HUGE fan of beach texturizing sprays, and this one smells deliciously tropical.\n<h2>9. Red Flower Guaiac Organic Perfume</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/red-flower_guiac.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2318" title="red flower_guiac" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/red-flower_guiac.jpg" alt="" width="145" height="263" /></a>\n\nThis is my favourite fragrance in the world, and it smells so unusual that it''s difficult to even find the words to describe it. It''s very botanical, a bit woody and a bit citrusy. (Oh, and a bit expensive: US$186 for 15 mL. Of course.) Read up on it <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/10/editors-pick-guaiac-by-red-flower/">here</a> (Chandler Burr is also a fan). Also in my frequent fragrance rotation: everything by <a href="http://www.lavanila.com/" target="_blank">Lavanila</a>, <a href="http://www.artisanparfumeur.us/store/product_info.php?products_id=273" target="_blank">L''Artisan Parfumeur''s L''Eau de Jatamansi</a> and all the scents by <a href="http://www.upurea.com/brand/tsi_la_organics" target="_blank">Tsi-La Organics</a>.\n<h2>10. Dr. Hauschka Spruce Bath</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dr-hauschka-spruce-bath.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8004" title="dr-hauschka-spruce-bath" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dr-hauschka-spruce-bath.jpg" alt="" width="350" height="350" /></a>\n\nChristmas is my favourite holiday, and this bath oil—which contains spruce essential oil from Norway—is basically like Christmas in your bath tub. Of course, I don''t need to tell you that Dr. Hauschka is GRANDDADDY of natural beauty, right? If there''s one brand to trust, it''s this one. (Oh, and if you don''t take baths, please consider starting. I did an interview not long ago with an esthetician who said that half the reason you look so good after a spa treatment is that you''ve simply given your body a chance to relax. Most women in their late 20s and 30s who see the signs of aging are seeing them because they are STRESSED. So take the time for a relaxing bath and you could see benefits in your complexion too.)\n\nWhat are YOUR favourite natural and organic beauty products?', 'Editor’s picks: My top 10 natural and organic beauty products', 'Since it''s Earth Day and all, I thought I''d share with you some of my all-time favourite natural and organic beauty products. Most of these are what I call Desert Island Products—i.e. if I were stranded somewhere, I would MOST DEFINITELY need to take these. I don''t just love them because they''re natural, of course—they make my list because they WORK. Here goes:', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'editors-picks-my-top-10-natural-and-organic-beauty-products', '', '', '2010-04-22 16:52:12', '2010-04-22 20:52:12', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7978', 0, 'post', '', 7),
(7981, 1, '2010-04-22 13:38:50', '2010-04-22 17:38:50', '<a href="http://www.esquire.com/women/women-issue/christina-hendricks-sexy-0510?click=esq_new#img" target="_blank"><em>Esquire</em></a>''s May issue is their "Women" issue—and <a href="http://www.amctv.com/originals/madmen/" target="_blank"><em>Mad Men</em></a>''s Christina Hendricks (on the cover, above) has taken top honours as the best-looking woman of all.\r\n\r\nDon''t you agree?\r\n\r\nHere she is inside:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/christina-hendricks-hot-watermelon-0510-lg.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7983" title="christina-hendricks-hot-watermelon-0510-lg" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/christina-hendricks-hot-watermelon-0510-lg.jpg" alt="" width="460" height="625" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/02-christina-hendricks-wallpaper-0909-lg.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7987" title="02-christina-hendricks-wallpaper-0909-lg" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/02-christina-hendricks-wallpaper-0909-lg.jpg" alt="" width="460" height="625" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/05-christina-hendricks-sexy-0909-lg.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7988" title="05-christina-hendricks-sexy-0909-lg" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/05-christina-hendricks-sexy-0909-lg.jpg" alt="" width="460" height="400" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/01-christina-hendricks-cleavage-0909-lg.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7986" title="01-christina-hendricks-cleavage-0909-lg" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/01-christina-hendricks-cleavage-0909-lg.jpg" alt="" width="460" height="625" /></a>\r\n\r\nCan you even stand these photos? So. Foxy. Not only does Christina play my favourite character on my favourite show, but she''s single-handedly redefining what it is to be beautiful these days (i.e. voluptuous and pale instead of tanned, blonde and stick-thin).\r\n\r\nTake note of a few key beauty points that we can learn from Ms. Hendricks here:\r\n<ol>\r\n	<li><strong>Clearly, she avoids the sun like the plague.</strong> Although we''ve spent decades focused solely on wrinkles, SKIN TONE is the new kid on the block. You just can''t get this kind of luminosity if you''re into sunbathing. So wear your SPF (a natural one, please) and check out products that target hyperpigmentation. (My current favourite: <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/31/how-to-treat-oily-skin-hormonal-acne-and-post-acne-marks/">Lumixyl</a>.)</li>\r\n	<li><strong>The HAIR.</strong> It''s a vibrant, flaming red, for sure—but it''s also tasteful and believable. (She''s naturally a dark blonde.) Don''t try to DIY to get this look, and even choose your colourist with caution. Red fades fast too, so stock up on hair products that are designed to keep your colour (look for colour-protective ones instead of hydrating ones—<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/16/how-to-do-a-side-braid-or-updo/">as I noted here</a>, too much hydration can disperse the dye molecules).</li>\r\n	<li><strong>The bronzey eyeshadow.</strong> If you want to make your eye colour pop, wear an eyeshadow in the opposite colour. (Remember the colour wheel?) This bronze shade perfectly compliments her blue eyes and also picks up the tones of her hair.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>The curls.</strong> I''m not skilled (or patient) enough to do this myself, but I''m guessing they were done with an actual curling iron instead of the flat irons that are <em>de rigueur</em> these days. How do I know? Notice that the curls are a bit tighter and start high up on the head, unlike flat iron curls, which are more loose and dropped-out. Also very important: the ends aren''t curled under (this is the key to modern-looking curls).</li>\r\n</ol>\r\nDo you love Christina Hendricks as much as I do? Honestly, even though I just went back to blonde highlights (and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/16/how-to-do-a-side-braid-or-updo/">Charles Baker Strahan</a> told me I couldn''t do red), I REALLY want her hair colour. And skin. And figure, obviously!', 'Christina Hendricks is the best-looking woman, says Esquire (and I concur)', '<a href="http://www.esquire.com/women/women-issue/christina-hendricks-sexy-0510?click=esq_new#img" target="_blank"><em>Esquire</em></a>''s May issue is their "Women" issue—and <a href="http://www.amctv.com/originals/madmen/" target="_blank"><em>Mad Men</em></a>''s Christina Hendricks (on the cover, above) has taken top honours as the best-looking woman of all.\r\n\r\nDon''t you agree?\r\n\r\nHere she is inside:', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'christina-hendricks-is-the-best-looking-woman-says-esquire-and-i-concur', '', '', '2011-10-13 01:40:57', '2011-10-13 01:40:57', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7981', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(8010, 1, '2010-04-23 10:19:47', '2010-04-23 14:19:47', '<strong>UPDATE: Scroll down for images of the line (photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.britishbeautyblogger.com/2010/04/burberry-cosmetics.html" target="_blank">BritishBeautyBlogger</a> and <em>WWD</em>).</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.burberry.com/" target="_blank">Burberry</a> is launching a makeup line: is this huge news or what?\r\n\r\nA little bird told me about this a while ago (and yes, I hear it IS coming to Canada).\r\n\r\nBefore, fragrances were our only Burberry beauty option—but now we can get our hands on a range of 96-strong collection of makeup items (wow!).\r\n\r\nThe range will include sheer foundation, blush, pressed powder, bronzer, liquid foundation, eye shadow, eyeliner, lip gloss, lipstick and mascara—each with the packaging etched in the signature check design. The outer packaging, like the iconic Burberry trenchcoat, will be beige.\r\n\r\nHere''s what Burberry chief creative officer Christopher Bailey had to say about the launch:\r\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>“It all started because I felt that, at shows and the shoots, the whole [Burberry] attitude is epitomised through the shoes, the bags, the clothes, the accessories, but then the face was the one thing I really struggled with. When we were doing make-up, I felt like we weren’t able to get the right attitude. It was either caked-on make-up or then just the wrong colours, the wrong tones, the wrong spirit for make-up. I wanted it to be this kind of effortless elegance."</em></p>\r\nBrit models Lily Donaldson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Nina Porter will star in a Mario Testino-shot ad campaign—all wearing trenchcoats, of course!\r\n\r\n<strong>Confirmed: it will launch in July at Holt Renfrew in Canada.</strong> Nordstrom will be the retailer in the U.S.\r\n\r\n<strong>How do you feel about Burberry? Are you excited about this launch?</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Here''s what it looks like:</strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/burberry-makeup.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8016" title="burberry-makeup" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/burberry-makeup.png" alt="" width="600" height="360" /></a>\r\n</strong>', 'Coming soon: Burberry makeup!', '<strong>UPDATE: Scroll down for images of the line (photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.britishbeautyblogger.com/2010/04/burberry-cosmetics.html" target="_blank">BritishBeautyBlogger</a> and <em>WWD</em>).</strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.burberry.com/" target="_blank">Burberry</a> is launching a makeup line: is this huge news or what?\r\n\r\nA little bird told me about this a while ago (and yes, I hear it IS coming to Canada).', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'coming-soon-burberry-makeup', '', '', '2011-10-13 01:40:51', '2011-10-13 01:40:51', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8010', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(7869, 1, '2010-04-23 12:13:08', '2010-04-23 16:13:08', '<a href="http://www.joe.ca/" target="_blank">Joe Fresh</a> is doing for nail polish what it did for clothes: namely, making it available at a price you''d swear they were losing money on.\n\nEach polish in their new collection, which launched last month, is just $4—or you can get three for $10. Crazy!\n\nThere are 27 shades: 18 permanent ones (made up of pinks and reds, above) and the rest to change seasonally. Here are the spring colours:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Joe-Nail-Polish-Spring-2010-Colours.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8024" title="Joe Nail Polish - Spring 2010 Colours" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Joe-Nail-Polish-Spring-2010-Colours.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="694" /></a>\n\nI tried Coral, which is the one in the centre of the top row in the first pic. LOVE the colour—it needs two coats but then it really pops. Really pretty for summer on your fingers or toes.\n\nWhat I don''t love, however, is the brush. Sorry Joe, but it''s not great (it''s a bit too wide and makes it too easy for the polish to deposit over your cuticles). This is the problem with so many polishes, and it happens at all price points—even Rescue Beauty Lounge''s polishes have a brush that bothers me. (OPI, in my opinion, is still the Queen of Quality Brushes.) However, if you''re fairly dexterous, you might be okay with it—just spend a bit of extra time with the application and clean it up afterward with a cotton bud dipped in nail polish remover.\n\nStill, we''re talking about a $4 nail polish here, folks. Also, even though these are bargain basement prices, they''ve still been formulated without formaldehyde, toluene, DBP or camphor.\n\n<em>Available now at select Loblaws stores across Canada.</em>', 'Product review: Joe Fresh Nail Polish', '<a href="http://www.joe.ca/" target="_blank">Joe Fresh</a> is doing for nail polish what it did for clothes: namely, making it available at a price you''d swear they were losing money on.\n\nEach polish in their new collection, which launched last month, is just $4—or you can get three for $10. Crazy!', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'product-review-joe-fresh-nail-polish', '', '', '2010-04-23 12:13:08', '2010-04-23 16:13:08', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=7869', 0, 'post', '', 8),
(8034, 1, '2010-04-26 12:49:28', '2010-04-26 16:49:28', 'Have you heard? Celebs are going for the chop!\n\n<strong>Renée Zellweger</strong> and <strong>Hayden Panettiere</strong> recently traded their long locks for short, cropped styles.<strong> Heidi Klum</strong>, whose hair has hovered around her shoulders for years, went a few inches shorter with a long bob and bangs. And model <strong>Agyness Deyn</strong> has gone all Sinéad O''Connor on us.\n\nDo you like any of these ''dos? I''m loving Hayden''s, actually—I think it really suits her. (I always found something was "off" about her look, and now I know why. The long hair didn''t work with her features.) Not loving the other cuts though, especially Renée''s. Girl needs a new stylist!\n\nWhat do you think?\n\n<script src="http://static.polldaddy.com/p/3111873.js" type="text/javascript"></script>\n<noscript>\n<a href="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/3111873/">Which celeb wears her cropped cut best?</a><span style="font-size:9px;"><a href="http://polldaddy.com/features-surveys/">online surveys</a></span>\n</noscript>', 'Heidi, Renée, Hayden or Agyness: Whose short haircut looks best?', 'Have you heard? Celebs are going for the chop!\n\n<strong>Renée Zellweger</strong> and <strong>Hayden Panettiere</strong> recently traded their long locks for short, cropped styles.<strong> Heidi Klum</strong>, whose hair has hovered around her shoulders for years, went a few inches shorter with a long bob and bangs. And model <strong>Agyness Deyn</strong> has gone all Sinéad O''Connor on us.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'heidi-renee-hayden-or-agyness-whose-short-haircut-looks-best', '', '', '2010-04-26 12:49:28', '2010-04-26 16:49:28', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8034', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8042, 1, '2010-04-26 15:43:58', '2010-04-26 19:43:58', 'Okay, so it''s not <em>really</em> caviar in this new treatment from <a href="http://www.kerastase-usa.com/_en/_us/conso/home/home.aspx" target="_blank">Kérastase</a>, called <a href="http://www.kerastase-usa.com/_en/_us/conso/products/chronologiste/waitlist.aspx" target="_blank">Chronologiste</a>. It''s something called "mimetic caviar," which I understand is a lab-derived equivalent. (Because really—who wants their hair to smell like fish eggs?)\n\nAnyway, listen up, because this is probably the most decadent hair treatment I''ve ever come across.\n\nThe claim is that Kérastase has taken ALL the benefits of ALL their products, and combined them into one "super-treatment," which is available in both in-salon and at-home versions and is suitable for all hair types.\n\nThis puppy does it all: it volumizes, hydrates, strengthens, repairs, smooths, adds shine and offers UV protection. Amazing right?\n\nHere''s how it works. Each Chronologiste kit comes with two ingredients: the caviar pearls and a mask containing hydrating ceramides and vitamin E. They''re designed to be mixed together at the last minute, just before application. You then work the concoction through wet, just-shampooed hair from roots to tips and massage it into your scalp. After leaving it in for 10 minutes or so, you just rinse out and style as normal.\n\nI got to try out the 30-minute in-salon treatment (which includes a  shampoo, scalp massage and style) a few weeks back at Toronto''s <a href="http://www.hairontheavenue.ca/" target="_blank">Hair on the Avenue</a>, and WOW—my ends felt incredibly silky and strong. It totally deep-sixed the flat-iron-induced damage I had along the lower third of my ends—something no masque or conditioner has ever managed to do before.\n\nYes, it''s pricey—$75 for the in-salon treatment or $150 for 10 applications at home. But I''m thinking that if this replaced the need for a whole bunch of masques, conditioners and serums, it could actually save you money in the long run.\n\nRight? Or am I just an enabler when it comes to big-ticket beauty items?\n\nWhat do you think—are you intrigued by an all-in-one hair treatment or do you think $150 is too pricey, no matter what it promises to do?', 'Caviar for your hair? Mais oui! Meet Chronologiste, Kérastase&#039;s new super-treatment', 'Okay, so it''s not <em>really</em> caviar in this new treatment from <a href="http://www.kerastase-usa.com/_en/_us/conso/home/home.aspx" target="_blank">Kérastase</a>, called <a href="http://www.kerastase-usa.com/_en/_us/conso/products/chronologiste/waitlist.aspx" target="_blank">Chronologiste</a>. It''s something called "mimetic caviar," which I understand is a lab-derived equivalent. (Because really—who wants their hair to smell like fish eggs?)\n\nAnyway, listen up, because this is probably the most decadent hair treatment I''ve ever come across.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'caviar-for-your-hair-mais-oui-meet-chronologiste-kerastases-new-super-treatment', '', '', '2010-04-26 15:43:58', '2010-04-26 19:43:58', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8042', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(8052, 1, '2010-04-26 18:15:10', '2010-04-26 22:15:10', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>\n\nSummer definitely requires a bit of extra work in the beauty department. There''s self-tanning to be done, frizzy hair to be tamed with and large pores to be dealt with.\n\n<strong>How cool would it be if all the beauty products you needed to look great all summer long were delivered to your doorstep?</strong>\n\nWell, that''s exactly what I''ve organized with <a href="http://www.johnfrieda.ca/" target="_blank">John Frieda</a>, <a href="http://www.jergens.ca/en/index.asp" target="_blank">Jergens</a> and <a href="http://www.biore.ca/en/index.asp" target="_blank">Bioré</a>!\n\nI''m giving away a <strong>Summer Survival Kit </strong>with the following products—and you''ll get a new delivery each month over the course of the summer!\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/summer-survival-kit.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8055" title="summer-survival-kit" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/summer-survival-kit.png" alt="" width="600" height="570" /></a>\n\nHere''s what each delivery will include:\n<ul>\n	<li><a href="http://www.johnfrieda.com/products/product_detail.asp?productLine=frizz_ease&amp;pid=94" target="_blank">John Frieda Frizz-Ease Thermal Protection Hair Serum</a> ($14.99)</li>\n	<li><a href="http://www.johnfrieda.com/products/product_detail.asp?productLine=frizz_ease&amp;pid=122" target="_blank">John Frieda Frizz-Ease Straight Fixation Smoothing Creme</a> ($10.49)</li>\n	<li><a href="http://www.johnfrieda.com/products/product_detail.asp?productLine=frizz_ease&amp;pid=61" target="_blank">John Frieda Frizz-Ease Secret Weapon Flawless Finishing Creme</a> ($10.49)</li>\n	<li><a href="http://www.johnfrieda.com/products/product_detail.asp?productLine=frizz_ease&amp;pid=62" target="_blank">John Frieda Frizz-Ease 100% Shine Glossing Mist</a> ($10.49)</li>\n	<li><a href="http://www.johnfrieda.com/products/product_detail.asp?productLine=frizz_ease&amp;pid=123" target="_blank">John Frieda Frizz-Ease Heat Defeat Protective Styling Spray</a> ($10.49)</li>\n	<li><a href="http://www.johnfrieda.com/products/product_detail.asp?productLine=frizz_ease&amp;pid=58" target="_blank">John Frieda Frizz-Ease Clearly Defined Style Holding Gel</a> ($10.49)</li>\n	<li><a href="http://www.biore.ca/en/132.asp" target="_blank">Bioré Purify Steam Activated Cleanser</a> ($12.99)</li>\n	<li><a href="http://www.biore.ca/en/66.asp" target="_blank">Bioré Refresh Daily Cleansing Cloths</a> ($12.99)</li>\n	<li><a href="http://www.jergens.ca/en/ourcollection/product.asp?productId=1" target="_blank">Jergens Natural Glow Revitalizing Daily Moisturizer</a> ($9.99)</li>\n	<li><a href="http://www.jergens.ca/en/ourCollection/product.asp?productId=36" target="_blank">Jergens Natural Glow Daily Foaming Moisturizer</a> ($9.99)</li>\n	<li><a href="http://www.jergens.ca/en/ourcollection/product.asp?productId=8" target="_blank">Jergens Natural Glow Daily Facial Moisturizer SPF 20</a> ($9.99)</li>\n	<li><a href="http://www.jergens.ca/en/ourcollection/product.asp?productId=5" target="_blank">Jergens Ultra Care Extra Dry Skin Moisturizer</a> ($6.99)</li>\n	<li><a href="http://www.jergens.ca/en/ourCollection/product.asp?productId=34" target="_blank">Jergens  Naturals Skin Renewing Daily Moisturizer</a> ($7.99)</li>\n</ul>\nThat''s a prize value of more than $130 EACH MONTH! (WOW!)\n\n<strong>Enter to win after the jump!</strong><!--more-->\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/2010/04/26/win-it-a-monthly-summer-survival-kit-from-john-frieda-jergens-and-biore/">here</a> to see the box.)  This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until May 9th at 11:59pm EST.</strong></p>\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/1TIT2HZP32"></script>', 'Win it: A monthly Summer Survival Kit from John Frieda, Jergens and Bioré!', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'win-it-a-monthly-summer-survival-kit-from-john-frieda-jergens-and-biore', '', '', '2010-04-26 18:15:10', '2010-04-26 22:15:10', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8052', 0, 'post', '', 9),
(8060, 1, '2010-04-28 14:16:16', '2010-04-28 18:16:16', 'If you''ve been paying attention, you know that having an even skin tone has emerged as a BIG beauty goal these days.\n\nSo instead of wrinkles—which are, let''s face it, pretty tough to do anything about once they appear—it''s sun damage, hyperpigmentation, post-acne marks and redness that you want to erase with your skincare regimen. It''s all about having glowy, luminous skin—so what if you''ve got a few lines here and there?\n\nMeet Emmy and Gemini Award-nominated makeup artist <strong>Lise Kuhr</strong>, whose recent credits include working with Dakota Fanning on the set of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1325004/" target="_blank"><em>Twilight:   Eclipse</em></a>. Lise also works with <a href="http://www.bio-oil.com/" target="_blank">Bio-Oil</a> and was recently in town to talk about how you can treat skin discolourations—or at least cover them with makeup until they fade. Here''s our Q&amp;A:\n<h2><strong>Q. What''s a good skincare regimen for someone concerned about evening out her skin tone?\n</strong></h2>\nA. "Improving the appearance of uneven tone can be a huge confidence booster for any woman, but you don’t have to spend like a movie star to buy a quality skincare product.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bio-oil1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8063" title="bio-oil" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bio-oil1.jpg" alt="" width="176" height="240" /></a>"I love <a href="http://www.bio-oil.com/" target="_blank">Bio-Oil</a> because it’s affordable, quickly absorbs and is one of the best products around for helping to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone. Apply it twice daily, massaging in a circular motion, for a minimum of three months.\n\n"Something that I recommend for everyone is being diligent about taking a multi-vitamin daily, and being aware of any deficiencies you might have, such as iron.  As you heal your skin with a topical application, also nourish your body''s ability to heal more quickly from the inside out."\n<h2><strong>Q. What''s the best way to hide skin discolourations with makeup?\n</strong></h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/hourglass-veil-fluid-in-sand.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-8064" title="hourglass veil fluid in sand" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/hourglass-veil-fluid-in-sand.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="250" /></a>A. "Before I get to  covering specific areas of discolouration, I generally start with a  foundation, as this alone will often sufficiently cover some of the less  pronounced discoloured areas.\n\n"Once the foundation is on, I have a better idea of which  product I will need to hide the still-visible spots of concern.  Some  concealers are highly pigmented and opaque, whereas others will be quite  sheer in contrast.  To customize a concealer for yourself, you can  always mix a little of your foundation to your concealer of choice.\n\n"When covering brown spots, a  concealer with a pink undertone can be very effective.    If your post-acne scars are still red, a  concealer with yellow undertones will be your best choice.\n\n"When discoloured areas are hidden, set your make-up with a  light powder, as this will help protect it and give longevity."\n<h2><strong>Q. What are your insider tips for keeping skin looking great?</strong></h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/BurtsBees-sunscreen.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-8067  alignright" title="BurtsBees-sunscreen" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/BurtsBees-sunscreen-124x300.jpg" alt="" width="124" height="300" /></a>A. "Keeping your skin looking great doesn’t have to be that difficult.  I live by these five simple tips:\n\n"<strong>Live Well</strong>: Getting your beauty sleep is probably one of the easiest ways to keep yourself looking great. Other lifestyle choices, like reducing stress and eating properly, can also contribute to an overall look of well-being.\n\n"<strong>Cleanse, Exfoliate and Moisturize</strong>: Find a daily skin care routine that works for you and stick to it. And remember – always wash your face before bed.\n\n"<strong>Protect Skin from the Sun</strong>: If you’re going to be spending time in the sun, you need to protect your skin. Wear a hat, stay in the shade or apply sun block. Excessive exposure to the sun can lead to premature aging, sunburns and even skin cancer.\n\n"<strong>No Smoking</strong>: Stopping smoking at any age will improve your outward appearance. If you decide to quit, take the opportunity to adopt habits like regular exercise.\n\n"<strong>Stay Hydrated</strong>: Dehydration starves skin of one of its most vital nutrients. Start drinking water first thing in the morning and continue to replenish throughout the day."', 'Hollywood makeup artist Lise Kuhr on treating (and hiding!) skin discolourations', 'If you''ve been paying attention, you know that having an even skin tone has emerged as a BIG beauty goal these days.\n\nSo instead of wrinkles—which are, let''s face it, pretty tough to do anything about once they appear—it''s sun damage, hyperpigmentation, post-acne marks and redness that you want to erase with your skincare regimen. It''s all about having glowy, luminous skin—so what if you''ve got a few lines here and there?', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'hollywood-makeup-artist-lise-kuhr-on-treating-and-hiding-skin-discolourations', '', '', '2010-04-28 14:16:16', '2010-04-28 18:16:16', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8060', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8071, 1, '2010-04-27 10:44:13', '2010-04-27 14:44:13', 'There''s nothing groundbreaking about a new, cute pattern on a tweezer, but I''m liking this collaboration all the same. <a href="http://www.tweezerman.com/international.cfm" target="_blank">Tweezerman</a>, if you''re not familiar with them, pretty much sets the gold standard in brow tweezing. Seriously—if you''ve been struggling with a cheap-o tweezer, please consider these cute designs an incentive to switch. It may change your life.\n\nAnd it makes sense that Tweezerman is collaborating with <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/home.html" target="_blank">Benefit</a>. In case you hadn''t heard, Benefit now has Brow Bars at select Holt Renfrew locations, where you can get your brows shaped for $23. So it only makes sense to be able to buy the tools they use right then and there.\n\nBesides the two tweezers pictured (the slanted one on the top is $32 and the pointed slant one is $42), the line includes a brow-shaping brush ($17) and eyelash curler ($28).\n\n<em>Available now at select Holt Renfrew locations and in May at Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques and Murale stores across Canada.</em>', 'Out now: Tweezerman for Benefit Brow Tools', 'There''s nothing groundbreaking about a new, cute pattern on a tweezer, but I''m liking this collaboration all the same. <a href="http://www.tweezerman.com/international.cfm" target="_blank">Tweezerman</a>, if you''re not familiar with them, pretty much sets the gold standard in brow tweezing. Seriously—if you''ve been struggling with a cheap-o tweezer, please consider these cute designs an incentive to switch. It may change your life.\n\nAnd it makes sense that Tweezerman is collaborating with <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/home.html" target="_blank">Benefit</a>. In case you hadn''t heard, Benefit now has Brow Bars at select Holt Renfrew locations, where you can get your brows shaped for $23. So it only makes sense to be able to buy the tools they use right then and there.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-tweezerman-for-benefit-brow-tools', '', '', '2010-04-27 10:44:13', '2010-04-27 14:44:13', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8071', 0, 'post', '', 6),
(8076, 1, '2010-04-27 12:46:41', '2010-04-27 16:46:41', 'I thought <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/07/this-woman-spends-47000-on-hair-extensions-makes-beauty-editors-cry/">Brandi Irwin, the woman who spends $47,000 a year on hair extensions</a>, was bad.\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Now we have a mom who tells <a href="http://tyrashow.warnerbros.com/" target="_blank"><em>The Tyra Show</em></a> that she has shelled out more than $80,000 on her daughter and son''s manicures, facials and pedicures. (She says: "They love it. They can''t go without it. I feel we''re in a time now where beauty is everything.")</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Am I and my beauty editor peers to blame for this insanity? Please say no!</p>\r\nWatch the vid:\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>', 'This Mom spends $80,000 on her kids'' beauty treatments', 'I thought <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/07/this-woman-spends-47000-on-hair-extensions-makes-beauty-editors-cry/">Brandi Irwin, the woman who spends $47,000 a year on hair extensions</a>, was bad.\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Now we have a mom who tells <a href="http://tyrashow.warnerbros.com/" target="_blank"><em>The Tyra Show</em></a> that she has shelled out more than $80,000 on her daughter and son''s manicures, facials and pedicures. (She says: "They love it. They can''t go without it. I  feel we''re in a time now where beauty is everything.")</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Am I and my beauty editor peers to blame for this insanity? Please say  no!</p>\r\nWatch the vid:', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'this-mom-spends-80000-on-her-kids-beauty-treatments', '', '', '2011-10-13 01:40:47', '2011-10-13 01:40:47', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8076', 0, 'post', '', 2);
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(8081, 1, '2010-04-27 13:57:27', '2010-04-27 17:57:27', 'Okay, I know <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/12/editors-pick-clean-outdoor-shower-fresh-eau-de-parfum/" target="_blank">Clean''s latest fragrance</a>—which combines two of my favourite notes, grass and laundry—was an Editor''s Pick just the other day.\n\nBut I can''t help it. I love everything Clean makes! And this <a href="http://www.cleanperfume.com/products_en_2_6_0_0_2-Original-Dry-Shampoo.php" target="_blank">new dry shampoo</a> is no exception.\n\n(You know about dry shampoos, right? They let you go an extra day without washing your hair... plus they''re genius for adding texture and body.)\n\nAnyway, why is <a href="http://www.cleanperfume.com/products_en_2_6_0_0_2-Original-Dry-Shampoo.php" target="_blank">this one</a> so good? Because it''s a powder that you sprinkle in—not a spray—and it has a pointed tip that allows you to get REALLY close to the roots. (Contrast that with most dry shampoo sprays, which require you to spray from 10 inches away or whatever.) So that equals more de-greasing power in my books.\n\nThe formula also contains a new, cotton-based technology that self-adjusts to  help absorb excess oil throughout the day. PLUS it has a time-released fragrance that makes your hair smell super fresh instead of like you washed it yesterday.\n\nSmart, aren''t they, these Clean people? This product really ticks all my boxes.\n\nOne caveat: because it''s a white powder, I''m not sure how well this would work on darker hair. (You don''t want it to make your roots look grey.) One trick I use is to not put it directly on my part—I lift up sections of hair and apply it underneath. Rubbing it in a bit with your fingertips helps too.\n\n<em>Et voilà!</em> An extra day out of your hairstyle.\n\n<em>$28 each; available in May at Sephora.</em>', 'New favourite dry shampoo discovery! Clean Dry Shampoo', 'Okay, I know <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/12/editors-pick-clean-outdoor-shower-fresh-eau-de-parfum/" target="_blank">Clean''s latest fragrance</a>—which combines two of my favourite notes, grass and laundry—was an Editor''s Pick just the other day.\n\nBut I can''t help it. I love everything Clean makes! And this <a href="http://www.cleanperfume.com/products_en_2_6_0_0_2-Original-Dry-Shampoo.php" target="_blank">new dry shampoo</a> is no exception.\n\n(You know about dry shampoos, right? They let you go an extra day without washing your hair... plus they''re genius for adding texture and body.)', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-favourite-dry-shampoo-discovery-clean-dry-shampoo', '', '', '2010-04-27 13:57:27', '2010-04-27 17:57:27', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8081', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(8089, 1, '2010-04-28 09:09:38', '2010-04-28 13:09:38', 'Now you can match your toenails to your shoes—<a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng" target="_blank">Aldo</a> is launching a line of 14 nail polish shades that coordinate with their summer footwear offerings.\n\n<span style="text-decoration: line-through;">No word yet on the launch date, so keep an eye out next time you''re shoe shopping.</span> These hit stores on April 26th.\n\nEach polish is just $6<span style="text-decoration: line-through;">.99</span>, and you''ll be able to find them at Aldo stores across Canada or at aldoshoes.com.', 'Coming soon: Aldo Nail Polish', 'Now you can match your toenails to your shoes—<a href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng" target="_blank">Aldo</a> is launching a line of 14 nail polish shades that coordinate with their summer footwear offerings.\n\n<span style="text-decoration: line-through;">No word yet on the launch date, so keep an eye out next time you''re shoe shopping.</span> These hit stores on April 26th.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'coming-soon-aldo-nail-polish', '', '', '2010-04-28 09:09:38', '2010-04-28 13:09:38', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8089', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(8118, 1, '2010-04-29 09:18:38', '2010-04-29 13:18:38', '<a href="http://www.people.com/people/" target="_blank"><em>People</em></a> magazine''s annual beauty barometer is out tomorrow, and while the usual suspects (Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry and Scarlett Johansson) are on the list, I''m more interested in the newcomers.\r\n\r\nThat would be Zoë Saldana, Sofia Vergara, Katy Perry, Amanda Seyfried, Kristen Stewart and Jessica Szohr.\r\n\r\nOh, and some kid with great hair named Justin Bieber. (Maybe you''ve heard of him?)\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/justin_bieber.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8122" title="justin_bieber" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/justin_bieber.jpg" alt="" width="397" height="594" /></a>\r\n\r\nI''m going to go with Zoë and Amanda as my favourite new faces... but tell me what you think:\r\n\r\n<script type="text/javascript" src="http://static.polldaddy.com/p/3127342.js"></script>\r\n\r\n<noscript>&lt;br /&gt; &lt;a href="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/3127342/"&gt;Who''s Your Favourite New Face in People''s 2010 "Most Beautiful" List?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;span style="font-size:9px;"&gt;&lt;a href="http://polldaddy.com/features-surveys/"&gt;online surveys&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;</noscript>', 'Who''s your favourite new face in People''s 2010 &quot;Most Beautiful&quot; list?', '<a href="http://www.people.com/people/" target="_blank"><em>People</em></a> magazine''s annual beauty barometer is out tomorrow, and while the usual suspects (Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry and Scarlett Johansson) are on the list, I''m more interested in the newcomers.\r\n\r\nThat would be Zoë Saldana, Sofia Vergara, Katy Perry, Amanda Seyfried, Kristen Stewart and Jessica Szohr.\r\n\r\nOh, and some kid with great hair named Justin Bieber. (Maybe you''ve heard of him?)', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'whos-your-favourite-new-face-in-peoples-2010-most-beautiful-list', '', '', '2011-10-13 01:40:40', '2011-10-13 01:40:40', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8118', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8126, 1, '2010-04-29 19:31:41', '2010-04-29 23:31:41', 'It''s Twestion Time! That''s Twitter Question Time for short.\r\n\r\nToday''s query is from <a href="http://twitter.com/FranZingone" target="_blank">@FranZigone</a> (no, that''s not her above), who asks: <strong>"Any recos for a good anti-wrinkle cream for a 24 yr old? Tried Biotherm last time. What do u suggest?"</strong>\r\n\r\nNow I should also say here that Fran didn''t just ask ME this question. (My Twitter handle is <a href="http://twitter.com/Beauty_Editor" target="_blank">@Beauty_Editor</a>, by the way, in case you want to ask Twestions of your own.) No, Fran also asked this of two other, very smart beauty editors (both of whom you should also follow). Their responses?\r\n\r\n<a href="http://twitter.com/LesaHannah" target="_blank">@LesaHannah</a>: At 24???!!! It''s called SUN SCREEN! :)\r\n\r\nand\r\n\r\n@<a href="http://twitter.com/KFlemming" target="_blank">KFlemming</a>: Sunscreen! That''s it.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/burts-bees-radiance-spf-15-day-lotion.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8132" title="burts-bees-radiance-spf-15-day-lotion" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/burts-bees-radiance-spf-15-day-lotion.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="420" /></a>And of course, they''re right, Fran. But I''m going to expand on this a bit more, since (a) I have room here and (b) I like to be servicey.\r\n\r\nSo let''s talk about sunscreen first. Absolutely, it''s the number one thing you can do at any age—but especially when you''re only 24—to prevent premature aging. (Don''t believe me? Take a gander at <a href="http://www.skinsight.com/diseaseGroups/sunDamage.htm" target="_blank">these here photos</a>.)\r\n\r\nI''m a huge fan of <strong>physical block-type sunscreens</strong>: zinc oxide and titanium dioxide. The chemical load is less and they''re great for sensitive or acne-prone skin (for some people, the ingredients in regular sunscreens can be irritating or cause breakouts). <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/22/editors-picks-my-top-10-natural-and-organic-beauty-products/">As I mentioned here</a>, my favourite one in the world is <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?page=shop.product_details&amp;flypage=shop.flypage&amp;product_id=1543&amp;category_id=673&amp;manufacturer_id=0&amp;option=com_virtuemart&amp;Itemid=27" target="_blank">Pure + Simple''s All Natural Sunscreen SPF 30 for Oily/Impure Skin</a>; it also comes in Sensitive and Anti-Aging formulas.\r\n\r\nYou can also look for <strong>moisturizers with the sunscreen conveniently built-in</strong>. One I''m loving right now is <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Radiance-SPF-15-Day-Lotion/dp/B001R2S8MC" target="_blank">Burt''s Bees Radiance SPF 15 Day Lotion</a>, which is a great basic moisturizer for any skin type (it also has anti-wrinkle benefits and will make your skin look more luminous). <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P61207&amp;shouldPaginate=true&amp;categoryId=5729" target="_blank">Boscia Oil-Free Daily Hydration SPF 15</a> is another good one. But really, the key thing for anti-wrinkle protection during the day is to just wear sunscreen of any kind, period.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/skinceuticals-retinol.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-8134" title="skinceuticals-retinol" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/skinceuticals-retinol.jpg" alt="" width="167" height="312" /></a>At night, it''s never too early to start using a product from the <strong>retinoid family</strong>—vitamin A derivatives that stimulate collagen production and can, over time, reduce fine lines and sun damage. (They can also help with blemishes and, as I''ve mentioned a few times here, are still the gold standard in anti-aging.) <a href="http://www.skinceuticals.com/_us/_en/catalog/correct/Retinol-0.5.htm" target="_blank">SkinCeuticals</a> makes a great retinol product in both 0.5% and 1.0% concentrations—but it''s a bit pricey. I like <a href="http://www.neostrata.ca/" target="_blank">NeoStrata</a>''s anti-aging offerings too, and their <a href="http://www.neostrata.ca/products/-category/anti-wrinkle/anti-wrinkle-night-complex/71/" target="_blank">Anti-Wrinkle Night Complex</a> contains retinol, is for all skin types and is at a lower price point. One more option: <a href="http://dermaglow.ca/enca/nuvage-face/nuvage-anti-aging-therapy" target="_blank">Dermaglow has a line called Nuvage</a>, which is designed for women looking to prevent the first signs of aging. The <a href="http://dermaglow.ca/enca/nuvage-face/nuvage-anti-aging-therapy" target="_blank">Anti-Aging Therapy</a> product doesn''t have retinol, but it does have antioxidants and peptides, which are two other ingredient families to look for.\r\n\r\nLast thing: I didn''t mention eye creams because unless you have a super-sensitive eye area, you can just use your regular face cream all over. (And <a href="http://www.cosmeticscop.com/skin-care-facts-eye-creams-treating-eye-area-wrinkles.aspx" target="_blank">Paula Begoun</a> agrees with me.) Sure, an eye cream is nice to have, but it''s not really a necessity—and I think at 24 you want to keep your regimen fairly simple.\r\n\r\nAnyone have more tips for Fran? Are you shocked that I just dissed eye cream? Or are you still wondering how a 24-year-old could possibly already be worrying about wrinkles?', 'Twestion time: What''s a good anti-wrinkle cream for a 24-year-old?', 'It''s Twestion Time! That''s Twitter Question Time for short.\r\n\r\nToday''s query is from <a href="http://twitter.com/FranZingone" target="_blank">@FranZigone</a> (no, that''s not her above), who asks: <strong>"Any recos for a good anti-wrinkle cream for a 24 yr old? Tried Biotherm   last time. What do u suggest?"</strong>', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'twestion-time-whats-a-good-anti-wrinkle-cream-for-a-24-year-old', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:24:03', '2011-09-14 21:24:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8126', 0, 'post', '', 11),
(8139, 1, '2010-04-30 12:19:36', '2010-04-30 16:19:36', '<em><strong>UPDATE</strong>: I''ve concluded that this procedure does not work—my feeling is that any weight loss that people experience comes from the supplement, Curva (NOT the Zerona sessions themselves). To read the full series of posts on my experience, see here: <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">a Q&amp;A with Dr. Mulholland</a>, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">the pre-treatment measurements and photos</a>, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/12/zerona-review-my-first-two-sessions/">my first two sessions</a>, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/17/zerona-review-my-mid-treatment-measurements/">the mid-treatment measurements</a>, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/21/zerona-review-my-post-treatment-measurements/">post-treatment measurements</a> and then <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/06/02/zerona-review-my-final-measurements-for-now/">final measurements</a>. I then started a second round of (six) treatments, but once again did not experience any changes. <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2011/07/06/so-i-went-to-muskoka-let-a-handsome-plastic-surgeon-do-liposonix-on-me-and-came-home-with-thinner-thighs-whee/">I believe that LipoSonix sounds more promising</a>.</em>\r\n\r\nHave you heard of <a href="http://www.myzerona.com/" target="_blank">Zerona</a>? It''s a new laser treatment that''s been generating a LOT of buzz lately because it apparently melts away inches of fat—without any pain or invasiveness. Like a laser liposuction, if you will.\r\n\r\nI know, it sounds way too good to be true. But then I read <a href="http://www.thedoctorstv.com/DrOrdon/posts/2682-Zerona-Non-Invasive-Liposuction" target="_blank">this post</a> by <a href="http://www.thedoctorstv.com/DrOrdon" target="_blank">Dr. Drew Ordon</a> of the TV show <a href="http://www.thedoctorstv.com/" target="_blank"><em>The Doctors</em></a>: <!--more-->\r\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><em>Hi Everyone,</em></strong></p>\r\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><em>When something sounds too good to be true, it usually is. But you cannot argue with results. Inches are inches, and the Zerona removes inches, more than four inches on the "test" case we did for </em>The Doctors<em>. I have to say, I didn''t believe it at first either.</em></strong></p>\r\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><em>The Zerona laser simply shines a laser light upon the areas where the fat is to be reduced. The laser biochemically creates a "hole" in the cell wall of the lipocyte (fat cell), and the cell contents are spilled out into the space between the cells, where lymph resides. And just like with lymph, it is absorbed, and the waste is excreted from the body. Basically, the Zerona has been shown to reduce inches of fat by sucking the fat cells dry.</em></strong></p>\r\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><em>We will have to wait and see what the long term results are, but for now, the evidence shows that we have a new way to reduce figure flaws without surgery.</em></strong></p>\r\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><em>Dr. Drew Ordon</em></strong></p>\r\nAnd that''s what convinced me to give it a test drive at Dr. Stephen Mulholland''s <a href="http://www.spamedica.com/" target="_blank">SpaMedica</a> clinic in Toronto. Hopefully I''ll look like the photo above when I''m done.\r\n\r\nThere are going to be six treatments across the next two weeks, so I''m going to share with you the step-by-step in a series of posts.\r\n\r\nWhat I won''t be sharing, however, are any before and after pics! I hear from Janine from <a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a> that I''m going to be asked to slip into a paper thong today for some confidence-killing photos. Yikes!\r\n\r\nAnyway, stay tuned for more—I''ll be giving you all the deets plus a Q&amp;A I did with Dr. Mulholland. And feel free to ask anything else you want to know along the way. I''ll make sure your questions get answered too.\r\n\r\n<em>Disclaimer: Dr. Mulholland has very generously allowed me to do the series of treatments free of charge for this review. My thighs thank him.</em>', 'So today I start Zerona—a fat-burning laser treatment...', '<em><strong>UPDATE</strong>: I''ve concluded that this procedure does not work—my feeling is that any weight loss that people experience comes from the supplement, Curva (NOT the Zerona sessions themselves). To read the full series of posts on my experience, see here: <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">a Q&amp;A with Dr. Mulholland</a>, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">the pre-treatment measurements and photos</a>, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/12/zerona-review-my-first-two-sessions/">my first two sessions</a>, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/17/zerona-review-my-mid-treatment-measurements/">the mid-treatment measurements</a>, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/21/zerona-review-my-post-treatment-measurements/">post-treatment measurements</a> and then <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/06/02/zerona-review-my-final-measurements-for-now/">final measurements</a>. I then started a second round of (six) treatments, but once again did not experience any changes. <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2011/07/06/so-i-went-to-muskoka-let-a-handsome-plastic-surgeon-do-liposonix-on-me-and-came-home-with-thinner-thighs-whee/">I believe that LipoSonix sounds more promising</a>.</em>\r\n\r\nHave you heard of <a href="http://www.myzerona.com/" target="_blank">Zerona</a>? It''s a new laser treatment that''s been generating a LOT of buzz lately because it apparently melts away inches of fat—without any pain or invasiveness. Like a laser liposuction, if you will.\r\n\r\nI know, it sounds way too good to be true. But then I read <a href="http://www.thedoctorstv.com/DrOrdon/posts/2682-Zerona-Non-Invasive-Liposuction" target="_blank">this post</a> by <a href="http://www.thedoctorstv.com/DrOrdon" target="_blank">Dr. Drew Ordon</a> of the TV show <a href="http://www.thedoctorstv.com/" target="_blank"><em>The Doctors</em></a>:', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'so-today-i-start-zerona%e2%80%94a-fat-burning-laser-treatment', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:23:34', '2011-09-14 21:23:34', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8139', 0, 'post', '', 9),
(8146, 1, '2010-05-03 10:53:57', '2010-05-03 14:53:57', 'If you like your makeup <em>au naturel</em>—as well as paraben-free—you''ll want to check out <a href="http://ca.loccitane.com/homepage/new-paeonia-body-care-makeup,19,1,931,33886.htm" target="_blank">L''Occitane</a>''s new, limited-edition makeup collection, called <a href="http://ca.loccitane.com/natural-formulas-make-up,19,1,7017,0.htm" target="_blank">Paeonia (Peony)</a>.\r\n\r\nAll the products contain actual peony extracts (which are supposed to have skin-softening benefits); they''ve also limited synthetic pigments and silicones to 2 and 5 percent respectively.\r\n\r\nI got press samples of the <a href="http://ca.loccitane.com/natural-formulas-make-up/l%27esp%C3%A9rance-face-colour-powder,19,1,7017,90533.htm" target="_blank">eyeshadow</a> and <a href="http://ca.loccitane.com/natural-formulas-make-up/%C3%A9toile-des-neiges-illuminating-powder,19,1,7017,90544.htm" target="_blank">all-over illuminating powder</a>, and they smelled—yes, smelled—AMAZING.\r\n\r\nHowever, what I really think is the standout in the collection is something called <a href="http://ca.loccitane.com/natural-formulas-make-up/rougir-comme-une-pivoine-lip-cheek-tinted-water,19,1,7017,90516.htm" target="_blank">Peony Tinted Water</a>, which I didn''t get to try but appears to be a natural lip and cheek stain.\r\n\r\nOtherwise, I think this line would be great for someone who wants pure products and is into a natural look (nothing is highly pigmented here, so it''s not for your advanced makeup junkie). Oh, and it''s a bit pricey—everything is between $20 and $36.\r\n\r\nAvailable now for a limited time at L''Occitane boutiques in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and Toronto.', 'Out now: L''Occitane Paeonia (Peony) Makeup Collection', 'If you like your makeup <em>au naturel</em>—as well as paraben-free—you''ll want to check out <a href="http://ca.loccitane.com/homepage/new-paeonia-body-care-makeup,19,1,931,33886.htm" target="_blank">L''Occitane</a>''s new, limited-edition makeup collection, called <a href="http://ca.loccitane.com/natural-formulas-make-up,19,1,7017,0.htm" target="_blank">Paeonia (Peony)</a>.\r\n\r\nAll the products contain actual peony extracts (which are supposed to have skin-softening benefits); they''ve also limited synthetic pigments and silicones to 2 and 5 percent respectively.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-loccitane-paeonia-peony-makeup-collection', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:23:31', '2011-09-14 21:23:31', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8146', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8151, 1, '2010-05-04 10:04:25', '2010-05-04 14:04:25', 'I am swooning here. All because of the newest scent from <a href="http://www.hermes.com/" target="_blank">Hermès</a>: <a href="http://www.voyagedhermes.com/" target="_blank">Voyage d''Hermès</a>.\r\n\r\nI didn''t expect to fall in love with this one. After all, it''s unisex. And I''ve been known to prefer more <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/22/editors-picks-my-top-10-natural-and-organic-beauty-products/">obscure, unusual scents</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">But this is a triumph—truly!</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">If you live in a town with an Hermès store, you may have noticed it, along with this beautiful artwork, in the windows:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Hermes-Window2-vert.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8162" title="Hermes-Window2-vert" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Hermes-Window2-vert.jpg" alt="" width="617" height="896" /></a></p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">These pictures are by French artist <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_Giraud" target="_blank">Moebius</a> (a.k.a. Jean Giraud), and they''re meant to evoke what Voyage d''Hermès is all about: travel. (Like all things Hermès, they''re actually so beautiful that my friend C., a beauty editor at <em>Flare</em>, even went so far as to have the ones in the press kit framed for her new house, and they look AMAZING.)</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">But back to the travel theme—the whole point of this scent, designed by Hermès in-house fragrance maestro <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean-Claude_Ellena" target="_blank">Jean-Claude Ellena</a>, is to evoke the emotions surrounding a journey. Check out the ad (filmed by<em> National Geographic </em>photographer Eric Valli):</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><object width="560" height="340" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" 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/MecP3ArahRc&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed width="560" height="340" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/MecP3ArahRc&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" allowFullScreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" /></object></p>\r\nThe scent itself is woody and citrusy, but not too much so. If you''re concerned about the unisex factor, don''t be. It never veers too far into masculinity for me—it''s really quite light and fresh. And then when it dries down, it''s very soft; really what you''d call a skin scent, actually. And that''s the great thing about Ellena''s creations: they never overpower and they''re never common. (The notes, if you''re wondering, include angelique, white musk, juniper berry, Australian sandalwood and cedar.)\r\n\r\nThe bottle is also worth mentioning, because it has this cool swivel mechanism that reminds me of a USB key. But, of course, it''s MUCH nicer—shiny and silver and utilitarian in an expensive, Hermès way.\r\n\r\nPlus, I can''t help but point out the enormous cachet that will instantly be yours when you wear this and people say "Gosh, you smell SO good!" And you will nonchalantly shrug and say, "Oh, this? It''s Hermès..."\r\n\r\n<em>$105-$145; available now at Hermès boutiques in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal.\r\n</em>', 'Editor''s pick: Hermès Voyage d''Hermès', 'I am swooning here. All because of the newest scent from <a href="http://www.hermes.com/" target="_blank">Hermès</a>: <a href="http://www.voyagedhermes.com/" target="_blank">Voyage d''Hermès</a>.\r\n\r\nI didn''t expect to fall in love with this one. After all, it''s unisex. And I''ve been known to prefer more <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/22/editors-picks-my-top-10-natural-and-organic-beauty-products/">obscure, unusual scents</a>.\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">But this is a triumph—truly!</p>', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'editors-pick-hermes-voyage-dhermes', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:23:20', '2011-09-14 21:23:20', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8151', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(8159, 1, '2010-05-03 11:17:39', '2010-05-03 15:17:39', 'Could there BE a better fit for <a href="http://covergirl.ca/en_ca/" target="_blank">CoverGirl</a> than Taylor Swift? I don''t think so—she''s perfect!\r\n\r\nIt''s just been announced that the 20-year-old will be repping a new line of luxury products from CoverGirl set to debut in January 2011.\r\n\r\nThat''s right—I said LUXURY. Verrrrry interesting. Here''s a sneak peek from the set where they shot the print ads:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/taylor-swift-covergirl-ad.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8172" title="taylor-swift-covergirl-ad" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/taylor-swift-covergirl-ad.gif" alt="" width="576" height="384" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd in other news, Penélope Cruz is the new "ambassadress" for <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/catalog/subcategory.aspx?CategoryCode=AXEFragrance^F1_Tresor&amp;" target="_blank">Lancôme Trésor</a>, the classic fragrance that was first launched in 1990 and has been repped by Kate Winslet, Inés Sastre and Isabella Rossellini in the past.\r\n\r\nMario Testino is the photographer for the ad campaign, which we''ll see later this year. Here''s a sneak peek of that one:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/penelope-cruz-tresor-ad.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8173" title="penelope-cruz-tresor-ad" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/penelope-cruz-tresor-ad.jpg" alt="" width="590" height="393" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd pssst! I ALSO hear that Lancôme has some big mascara news coming up—and you should know that they make EXCELLENT mascaras. I''ll keep you posted!', 'New celeb faces: Taylor Swift for CoverGirl and Penélope Cruz for Lancôme Trésor', 'Could there BE a better fit for <a href="http://covergirl.ca/en_ca/" target="_blank">CoverGirl</a> than Taylor Swift? I don''t think so—she''s perfect!\r\n\r\nIt''s just been announced that the 20-year-old will be repping a new line of luxury products from CoverGirl set to debut in January 2011.\r\n\r\nThat''s right—I said LUXURY. Verrrrry interesting. Here''s a sneak peek from the set where they shot the print ads:', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-celeb-faces-taylor-swift-for-covergirl-and-penelope-cruz-for-lancome-tresor', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:23:24', '2011-09-14 21:23:24', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8159', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8186, 1, '2010-05-04 10:46:44', '2010-05-04 14:46:44', 'The Costume Institute Gala—a.k.a the Met Ball—took place last night in New York. And can we just take a moment to appreciate Miss Taylor Swift (who happens to also be the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/03/new-celeb-faces-taylor-swift-for-covergirl-and-penelope-cruz-for-lancome-tresor/">newest face of CoverGirl</a>, by the way)?\r\n\r\nI''ve <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/02/01/2010-grammy-awards-taylor-swift/">harped on Taylor before</a> for never switching up her look. Waves? Check. Sideswept bangs? Check. Flicked-out eyeliner and rosy lips? Check and check.\r\n\r\nMaybe it''s because I haven''t seen her on the red carpet in a while, but I''m TOTALLY digging her look this time.\r\n\r\nMostly because of the gorgeous, ethereal hair that looks like it''s been pinned under in a faux bob. Suddenly I don''t mind the curls and sideswept bangs, because this makes it all look very modern.\r\n\r\nThe red lips are also a bolder choice than usual. Maybelline New York makes a fabulous one called Very Cherry—check it out over at <a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/2010/05/03/pro-how-to-one-maybelline-new-york-eyestudio-palette-three-looks/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a>.\r\n\r\n[polldaddy poll=3151593]', 'Met Ball 2010: Taylor Swift', 'The Costume Institute Gala—a.k.a the Met Ball—took place last night in New York. And can we just take a moment to appreciate Miss Taylor Swift (who happens to also be the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/03/new-celeb-faces-taylor-swift-for-covergirl-and-penelope-cruz-for-lancome-tresor/">newest face of CoverGirl</a>, by the way)?\r\n\r\nI''ve <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/02/01/2010-grammy-awards-taylor-swift/">harped on Taylor before</a> for never switching up her look. Waves? Check. Sideswept bangs? Check. Flicked-out eyeliner and rosy lips? Check and check.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'met-ball-2010-taylor-swift', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:23:17', '2011-09-14 21:23:17', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8186', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(8191, 1, '2010-05-04 10:57:16', '2010-05-04 14:57:16', 'Well how about that—I think this is Rachel Bilson''s BeautyEditor.ca debut!\r\n\r\nAnd doesn''t she look fantastic?\r\n\r\nShe looks young, she looks fresh... and here are a few reasons why:\r\n\r\n1. The hair style. It''s very beachy and casual but not so much that it''s out of place. (The Met Ball is a <em>gala</em>, after all.)\r\n\r\n2. The hair colour. Notice that it gets a lot lighter at the ends but doesn''t look deliberately dyed or anything like that. This is called ombré.\r\n\r\n3. The eyes. Love the tightlining in black around the eyes and the silvery grey on the lids. Perfection.\r\n\r\n4. The cheeks. They gleam. I think they''re my favourite part of the whole look and I am dying to know what she used to get that effect.\r\n\r\n[polldaddy poll=3151613]', 'Met Ball 2010: Rachel Bilson', 'Well how about that—I think this is Rachel Bilson''s BeautyEditor.ca debut!\r\n\r\nAnd doesn''t she look fantastic?\r\n\r\nShe looks young, she looks fresh... and here are a few reasons why:', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'met-ball-2010-rachel-bilson', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:23:12', '2011-09-14 21:23:12', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8191', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8196, 1, '2010-05-04 11:17:12', '2010-05-04 15:17:12', 'I love Naomi Watts. And here she is rocking some serious lippy last night.\r\n\r\nI''ve always been a huge fan of blonde hair with red lips (when done in a classy, not trashy way, of course). And this example is particularly nice because it''s a deeper, almost wine-coloured shade. It''s very grown-up.\r\n\r\nPlus, it picks up the colour of her earrings and dress without being too matchy-matchy. Nice pick, Naomi!\r\n\r\nThe blush is a nice touch too—I always recommend it with a red lip as without it, you can start looking too severe and fashiony. Blush keeps it young and pretty.\r\n\r\n[polldaddy poll=3151623]', 'Met Ball 2010: Naomi Watts', 'I love Naomi Watts. And here she is rocking some serious lippy last night.\r\n\r\nI''ve always been a huge fan of blonde hair with red lips (when done in a classy, not trashy way, of course). And this example is particularly nice because it''s a deeper, almost wine-coloured shade. It''s very grown-up.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'met-ball-2010-naomi-watts', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:23:09', '2011-09-14 21:23:09', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8196', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8207, 1, '2010-05-04 11:37:14', '2010-05-04 15:37:14', 'Even though I write about makeup a lot, I don''t wear a ton of it myself. Or at least, I don''t want to LOOK like I do.\r\n\r\nAnd Kirsten Dunst''s makeup here is a perfect example of what I aspire to most of the time.\r\n\r\nLet''s not kid ourselves—the girl is probably wearing a truckload of makeup. But it sure doesn''t look like she is.\r\n\r\nMy favourite part is the highlighting going on at the inner corners of the eyes. Without it, this look could fall a bit flat, but the slight shimmer gives it a more special occasion spin. Look for a pale eyeshadow with a bit of shimmer and make sure to blend it really well.\r\n\r\nAlso notice the lining around the eyes—this part is key if you want to look dressed up with an otherwise bare-ish face.\r\n\r\nAnd finally, you may know that I don''t hop on the updo bandwagon often... but Kirsten is one that can pull them off.\r\n\r\n[polldaddy poll=3151677]', 'Met Ball 2010: Kirsten Dunst', 'Even though I write about makeup a lot, I don''t wear a ton of it myself. Or at least, I don''t want to LOOK like I do.\r\n\r\nAnd Kirsten Dunst''s makeup here is a perfect example of what I aspire to most of the time.\r\n\r\nLet''s not kid ourselves—the girl is probably wearing a truckload of makeup. But it sure doesn''t look like she is.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'met-ball-2010-kirsten-dunst', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:23:06', '2011-09-14 21:23:06', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8207', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8211, 1, '2010-05-04 11:47:14', '2010-05-04 15:47:14', 'I did a post a few months back on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/12/17/celeb-transformation-nicole-richie-hairstyles/">Nicole Richie''s various hair transformations</a>. At the time, she''d gone from "bronde" (a dirty brownish-blonde that was neither here nor there) to a medium, chocolatey brown.\r\n\r\nNow she''s gone even darker—and while I was always in the brunette camp, I''m not so sure about this colour. It''s pretty severe!\r\n\r\nI think I prefer Nicole''s skin tone with a lighter, more sunstreaked style.\r\n\r\nBut I won''t lie—if we''re talking about the style here, it''s GORGE. This is how boho hair dresses up.\r\n\r\nAnd don''t you think the bangs look very fresh with the rest of it wavy? You don''t see that very often—usually it''s waves, no bangs, or at least just sideswept bangs—but me likey.\r\n\r\nAnd I''m very glad she let it be all about the hair, with a basic smokey eye and simple nude lip.\r\n\r\n[polldaddy poll=3151717]', 'Met Ball 2010: Nicole Richie', 'I did a post a few months back on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/12/17/celeb-transformation-nicole-richie-hairstyles/">Nicole Richie''s various hair transformations</a>. At the time, she''d gone from "bronde" (a dirty brownish-blonde that was neither here nor there) to a medium, chocolatey brown.\r\n\r\nNow she''s gone even darker—and while I was always in the brunette camp, I''m not so sure about this colour. It''s pretty severe!', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'met-ball-2010-nicole-richie', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:23:02', '2011-09-14 21:23:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8211', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8153, 1, '2010-05-10 10:00:03', '2010-05-10 14:00:03', 'Quick update on the <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/www.aldoshoes.com'');" href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng" target="_blank">Aldo</a> polishes <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/28/coming-soon-aldo-nail-polish/" target="_blank">I blogged about the other day</a>—samples arrived in the mail shortly thereafter, so I gave ''em a test drive. And I''ve gotta say: I''m impressed!\r\n\r\nThe first thing you''ll notice is how über-bright the colours are. But even if you''re usually a pale pink kind of gal, you might surprise yourself at how much you like these shades. (I did.) I''ll probably skip the yellow (Daisy on a Date) and bright blue  (Thunderbolt Love), but <strong>I''m loving the violet </strong>(La Vie Violette, not pictured) <strong>and the various pinks</strong> (Bright Idea, Pink of Me and Mini Bikini).\r\n\r\nThe quality is also great. No issues with the brush (sorry, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/23/tried-tested-joe-fresh-nail-polish/">Joe Fresh</a>) and these seem to dry really, really fast. There''s also a clear, fast-drying base/top coat in the collection.\r\n\r\nI can confirm that they''re in stores now and are just $6 (not $6.99 as I posted earlier). Definitely a beauty bargain for summer toes (and fingers, if you dare)!', 'Product review: Aldo Nail Lacquer', 'Quick update on the <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/www.aldoshoes.com'');" href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng" target="_blank">Aldo</a> polishes <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/28/coming-soon-aldo-nail-polish/" target="_blank">I blogged about the other day</a>—samples arrived in the mail shortly thereafter, so I gave ''em a test drive. And I''ve gotta say: I''m impressed!', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'product-review-aldo-nail-lacquer', '', '', '2011-09-13 01:28:09', '2011-09-13 01:28:09', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8153', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(8216, 1, '2010-05-05 10:00:48', '2010-05-05 14:00:48', 'I''m introducing a new, hopefully semi-regular feature here at BeautyEditor.ca called "Babe in the Biz"—and I couldn''t be more thrilled that <strong>Kristen Ma</strong> is our inaugural beauty babe to kick things off!\r\n\r\nA bit of background: if you''re anything like <em>moi</em>, you''re a bit of a voyeur (no, not in <em>that</em> way, silly!) about other people''s grooming routines. I LOVE hearing about what insidery types are using, doing and recommending when it comes to beauty. And I hope you do too! That''s why I''m opening things up for a few of my favourite beauty gals around town—and beyond—to share with us what they know. And you never know, I might toss a few guys into the mix as well.\r\n\r\nNow... let me introduce Kristen! <!--more-->\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kristen-ma-2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8227" title="kristen-ma-2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kristen-ma-2.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="450" /></a>Beauty Insider Credentials</strong> As the co-owner of <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/" target="_blank">Pure + Simple Spas</a>, I have amalgamated my experience as an esthetician (nine years of experience) with my background as an Ayurvedic practitioner. However, a lot of my knowledge has come from my own trials and tribulations with acne. You would be surprised how enlightening being a personal guinea pig for a plethora of products and treatments can be. But I also think being a beauty insider means that you not only have knowledge but [also] divulge precious little beauty secrets. Holistic beauty education is really important to me, and was what inspired me to write <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?page=shop.product_details&amp;flypage=shop.flypage&amp;product_id=1641&amp;category_id=257&amp;manufacturer_id=0&amp;option=com_virtuemart&amp;Itemid=27#Excerpt" target="_blank"><em>Beauty: Pure + Simple</em></a>, which was recently published by McArthur and Co. <strong><em>[Ed''s note: Kristen also writes a beauty blog, <a href="http://holisticvanity.ca/" target="_blank">Holistic Vanity</a>, which is a must-read if you''re interested in holistic beauty.]</em></strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/rachel-mcadams.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-8229" title="rachel-mcadams" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/rachel-mcadams-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a>Beauty Icon </strong>I really like <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/natalie-portman/">Natalie Portman</a>. She''s a vegetarian. She''s talented and makes interesting decisions. I also deeply respect <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/rachel-mcadams/">Rachel McAdams</a>. I have done her facial before, and not only is she very beautiful in person, but she also insisted on bicycling to the spa in the name of being environmentally responsible. I think that being beautiful is also about consciousness—not only picture-perfect features. That''s just boring. True beauty often radiates from people through their actions.\r\n\r\n<strong>Top Five Beauty Products </strong> 1. I do not go anywhere without my <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&amp;page=shop.product_details&amp;flypage=&amp;category_id=585&amp;product_id=1644&amp;Itemid=27" target="_blank">Pure + Simple Organic Rosehip Face Oil</a>. It''s amazingly restorative and excellent for sun damage. 2. <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?page=shop.product_details&amp;flypage=shop.flypage&amp;product_id=374&amp;category_id=713&amp;manufacturer_id=0&amp;option=com_virtuemart&amp;Itemid=27" target="_blank">Jane Iredale Black Plus Cream Eye Shadow</a>. It is great for smoky eyes without making you look powdery. I also use a tiny amount on a brush to fill in my brows, because nothing is more important than great eyebrows. 3. My only unnatural indulgence is <a href="http://www.blincinc.com/mascara.php" target="_blank">Kiss Me Mascara</a>. I am so no-fuss that the easy removal of this mascara is a must-have. 4. <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?page=shop.browse&amp;category_id=762&amp;option=com_virtuemart&amp;Itemid=27&amp;vmcchk=1&amp;Itemid=27" target="_blank">Pure + Simple Flawless Complexion</a>. This is a sheer liquid mineral foundation. It evens out your skin tone and gives you a great dewy finish. 5. Of course, a good natural sun block. I currently use the <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?page=shop.product_details&amp;flypage=shop.flypage&amp;product_id=1537&amp;category_id=674&amp;manufacturer_id=0&amp;option=com_virtuemart&amp;Itemid=27&amp;vmcchk=1&amp;Itemid=27" target="_blank">Anti-Aging SPF 30 by Pure + Simple</a>. Sun is the most damaging thing for our skin—an SPF should be an essential for everyone.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/flawless-complexion-pure+simple.png"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-8234" title="flawless-complexion-pure+simple" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/flawless-complexion-pure+simple-300x247.png" alt="" width="300" height="247" /></a>Beauty Splurge</strong> You need to splurge on a good moisturizer. It''s what feeds your skin as well as your protective barrier. It''s on your skin all-day, so you want something of quality.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beauty Bargain</strong> Accessory items like exfoliants, which are not on your skin for long. Or just use something in your kitchen like baking soda.\r\n\r\n<strong>First Fragrance</strong> My mother was always into natural beauty, so even the first fragrance I wore had to be pure. It was an organic, oil-based roll-on that was a blend of rose and citrus essential oils.\r\n\r\n<strong>Current Fragrance</strong> I use an organic perfume from a French line called <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?page=shop.browse&amp;category_id=433&amp;option=com_virtuemart&amp;Itemid=27" target="_blank">Maedy''s</a>. Unlike other natural perfumes, even the base is made from organic plant-derived alcohol. I have a few, but my favorite is the <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?page=shop.product_details&amp;flypage=shop.flypage&amp;product_id=1240&amp;category_id=433&amp;manufacturer_id=0&amp;option=com_virtuemart&amp;Itemid=27" target="_blank">Vetiver</a> (I love citrusy smells).\r\n\r\n<strong>Weird Beauty Habit</strong> LOL—I actually used Shatavari Ghee on my chest at night for bust firming. It''s clarified butter that has been infused with rejuvenating Ayurvedic herbs. It really works—and while it''s embarrassing to admit it—I swear by the stuff. You just have to get over smelling like a snack bar at the movie theatre.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/pure+simple-rosehip-oil.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium  wp-image-8232" title="pure+simple-rosehip-oil" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/pure+simple-rosehip-oil-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a></strong><strong>Biggest Beauty Fa</strong><strong>il</strong> LOL...I totally shouldn''t tell you this... I did an IPL hair removal on my bikini right before taking my mother to the Korean Body Scrub Spa for her birthday. I really wanted to fit the IPL into my schedule but promised my mom I would take her. Well, after any type of light therapy or laser you should never do anything heating. Saunas, hot tubs, steam, etc. Well, the Korean Body Scrub process involves all of the above. My bikini area was bright red for over a week and I was afraid I would scar. Thank God for Rosehip oil. [It was] such a ridiculous thing to do. Definitely a failure because I know better. It''s just so tempting to try to get everything done and off the weekly list. The worst is, even right after the IPL treatment, I was rushing it so much I told my IPL practitioner to skip the post-treatment cooling phase. I was like: "I''ll be fine—late for a meeting!" and jumped off the bed.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beauty Pet Peeve</strong> I cringe when I see unkempt eye brows.\r\n\r\n<strong>Best Beauty Secret </strong>Use facial oils. Forget what you may think about oils making you break out or [look] greasy. If you get a good quality vegetable oil, your skin will thank you. I even found that our <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?page=shop.product_details&amp;flypage=shop.flypage&amp;product_id=1005&amp;category_id=555&amp;manufacturer_id=0&amp;option=com_virtuemart&amp;Itemid=27" target="_blank">Pure + Simple Pure Skin Face Oil</a> clears up your complexion and regulates overactive sebaceous glands.\r\n<strong> </strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Beauty Career Advice</strong> Make sure you take time to ground, relax and restore your body despite how much you want to accomplish. You can''t promote a concept of beauty when you''re running yourself ragged. Plus, you risk burning out. Trust me, I learned the hard way.\r\n\r\nMake sure you check out Pure + Simple if you''re in the Toronto area (or visit it online), along with Kristen''s book and blog! And let me know what you thought of this inaugural "Babe in the Biz" feature! Anyone else you''d like to see featured (or questions you want me to ask)?', 'Babe in the Biz: Pure + Simple''s Kristen Ma', 'I''m introducing a new, hopefully semi-regular feature here at BeautyEditor.ca called "Babe in the Biz"—and I couldn''t be more thrilled that <strong>Kristen Ma</strong> is our inaugural beauty babe to kick things off!\r\n\r\nA bit of background: if you''re anything like <em>moi</em>, you''re a bit of a voyeur (no, not in <em>that</em> way, silly!) about other people''s grooming routines. I LOVE hearing about what insidery types are using, doing and recommending when it comes to beauty. And I hope you do too! That''s why I''m opening things up for a few of my favourite beauty gals around town—and beyond—to share with us what they know. And you never know, I might toss a few guys into the mix as well.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'babe-in-the-biz-pure-simples-kristen-ma', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:22:28', '2011-09-14 21:22:28', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8216', 0, 'post', '', 6);
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(8239, 1, '2010-05-07 11:42:57', '2010-05-07 15:42:57', '<em><strong>UPDATE</strong>: I’ve concluded that this procedure does not work—my feeling is that any weight loss that people experience comes from the supplement, Curva (NOT the Zerona sessions themselves). To read the full series of posts on my experience, see here: <a href="../2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">a Q&amp;A with Dr. Mulholland</a>, <a href="../2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">the pre-treatment measurements and photos</a>, <a href="../2010/05/12/zerona-review-my-first-two-sessions/">my first two sessions</a>, <a href="../2010/05/17/zerona-review-my-mid-treatment-measurements/">the mid-treatment measurements</a>, <a href="../2010/05/21/zerona-review-my-post-treatment-measurements/">post-treatment measurements</a> and then <a href="../2010/06/02/zerona-review-my-final-measurements-for-now/">final measurements</a>. I then started a second round of (six) treatments, but once again did not experience any changes. <a href="../2011/07/06/so-i-went-to-muskoka-let-a-handsome-plastic-surgeon-do-liposonix-on-me-and-came-home-with-thinner-thighs-whee/">I believe that LipoSonix sounds more promising</a>.</em>\r\n\r\nLet''s get this out of the way first. My first appointment for <a href="http://www.myzerona.com/" target="_blank">Zerona</a>—the series of fat-burning laser treatments I''m trialling at <a href="http://www.spamedica.com/" target="_blank">SpaMedica</a> in Toronto (if you''re just joining us, read more about it <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/30/so-today-i-start-zerona%E2%80%94a-fat-burning-laser-treatment/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/" target="_blank">here</a>)—involved a pair of these. <!--more-->\r\n\r\nOh yes. And let''s not even TALK about where I got that photo. (Apparently there are sites out there that AUCTION THEM OFF. Unused, I hope. God, people are weird.)\r\n\r\nAnyway, don''t let that scare you off. The reason you need to wear them is so that you can get before and after photos taken—a process which is, I''ll admit, not all that pleasant, but necessary nonetheless.\r\n\r\nBefore that even happens though, you get a more detailed explanation of what the treatments are all about. (At SpaMedica, this is with Tracey Beaudry, director of operations. She tries a lot of this stuff herself, so she can tell you honestly about what the treatment actually involves and feels like.)\r\n\r\nHere are a few interesting tidbits that Tracey shared with me:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Like Dr. Muholland mentioned the other day, <strong>Zerona is for all-over fat loss—not spot treating</strong>. If you''re more concerned about one particular area of fat, like your belly, you''d be better off going with something like <a href="http://www.velashape.com/" target="_blank">VelaShape</a>, which is more targeted (but also more painful—Zerona isn''t supposed to hurt at all).</li>\r\n	<li><strong>You''ll lose PURE FAT.</strong> Sounds good, right? Most people, when they lose weight, will initially lose water. With Zerona, we''re talking about losing three to four pounds of fat only. Hurray!</li>\r\n	<li>For best results, <strong>you should take a supplement called Curva</strong>, which helps the fat flush itself out of your system. (It''s basically a high dose of niacin, which is totally safe, but may cause a bit of flushing for a few minutes after you take it—just FYI.) Curva is included in the treatment package, so they''ll give you a bottle at your first appointment, and you should start taking it about a week before your treatments start. Note: Curva is optional—it''s got fish oil in it so it''s not suitable for vegans.</li>\r\n	<li>During the two-week treatment period, you also need to <strong>avoid alcohol and fatty foods (sorry) and drink eight glasses of water a day</strong>. Also try to get regular exercise—at least two 30-minute sessions per week.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Each treatment session is 40 minutes</strong>: 20 minutes on your front and 20 minutes on your back. You can talk on the phone, work on your laptop, read or just relax during the sessions. SpaMedica recommends maintenance sessions of Zerona twice a year.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAfter I got the rundown,  it was time for photos—and the dreaded thong! I had to don it in this room:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-treatment-room.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8251" title="zerona-treatment-room" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-treatment-room.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd that''s where they take photographs of you wearing it (just showing your body from neck to knees). I won''t lie—it''s pretty traumatic, although it''s just you and the medical esthetician in the room, and she''s very discreet. But they''ve gotta do it—they take photos at the beginning and then when you finish all the treatments—so you can see the difference.\r\n\r\nAfter that, you get your measurements taken VERY thoroughly from neck to knees. Also a bit ego-crushing, but they do this at the start, mid-way through and at the end.\r\n\r\nSo next week I start the actual fat-burning. Stay tuned for the play by play!', 'My review of Zerona: The pre-treatment photos, measurements... and paper panties!', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties', '', '\nhttp://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/30/so-today-i-start-zerona%E2%80%94a-fat-burning-laser-treatment/', '2011-10-13 04:29:13', '2011-10-13 04:29:13', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8239', 0, 'post', '', 8),
(18521, 1, '2011-10-13 04:28:35', '2011-10-13 04:28:35', '<em><strong>UPDATE</strong>: I’ve concluded that this procedure does not work—my feeling is that any weight loss that people experience comes from the supplement, Curva (NOT the Zerona sessions themselves). To read the full series of posts on my experience, see here: <a href="../2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">a Q&amp;A with Dr. Mulholland</a>, <a href="../2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">the pre-treatment measurements and photos</a>, <a href="../2010/05/12/zerona-review-my-first-two-sessions/">my first two sessions</a>, <a href="../2010/05/17/zerona-review-my-mid-treatment-measurements/">the mid-treatment measurements</a>, <a href="../2010/05/21/zerona-review-my-post-treatment-measurements/">post-treatment measurements</a> and then <a href="../2010/06/02/zerona-review-my-final-measurements-for-now/">final measurements</a>. I then started a second round of (six) treatments, but once again did not experience any changes. <a href="../2011/07/06/so-i-went-to-muskoka-let-a-handsome-plastic-surgeon-do-liposonix-on-me-and-came-home-with-thinner-thighs-whee/">I believe that LipoSonix sounds more promising</a>.</em>\r\n\r\nLet''s get this out of the way first. My first appointment for <a href="http://www.myzerona.com/" target="_blank">Zerona</a>—the series of fat-burning laser treatments I''m trialling at <a href="http://www.spamedica.com/" target="_blank">SpaMedica</a> in Toronto (if you''re just joining us, read more about it <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/30/so-today-i-start-zerona%E2%80%94a-fat-burning-laser-treatment/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/" target="_blank">here</a>)—involved a pair of these. <!--more-->\r\n\r\nOh yes. And let''s not even TALK about where I got that photo. (Apparently there are sites out there that AUCTION THEM OFF. Unused, I hope. God, people are weird.)\r\n\r\nAnyway, don''t let that scare you off. The reason you need to wear them is so that you can get before and after photos taken—a process which is, I''ll admit, not all that pleasant, but necessary nonetheless.\r\n\r\nBefore that even happens though, you get a more detailed explanation of what the treatments are all about. (At SpaMedica, this is with Tracey Beaudry, director of operations. She tries a lot of this stuff herself, so she can tell you honestly about what the treatment actually involves and feels like.)\r\n\r\nHere are a few interesting tidbits that Tracey shared with me:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Like Dr. Muholland mentioned the other day, <strong>Zerona is for all-over fat loss—not spot treating</strong>. If you''re more concerned about one particular area of fat, like your belly, you''d be better off going with something like <a href="http://www.velashape.com/" target="_blank">VelaShape</a>, which is more targeted (but also more painful—Zerona isn''t supposed to hurt at all).</li>\r\n	<li><strong>You''ll lose PURE FAT.</strong> Sounds good, right? Most people, when they lose weight, will initially lose water. With Zerona, we''re talking about losing three to four pounds of fat only. Hurray!</li>\r\n	<li>For best results, <strong>you should take a supplement called Curva</strong>, which helps the fat flush itself out of your system. (It''s basically a high dose of niacin, which is totally safe, but may cause a bit of flushing for a few minutes after you take it—just FYI.) Curva is included in the treatment package, so they''ll give you a bottle at your first appointment, and you should start taking it about a week before your treatments start. Note: Curva is optional—it''s got fish oil in it so it''s not suitable for vegans.</li>\r\n	<li>During the two-week treatment period, you also need to <strong>avoid alcohol and fatty foods (sorry) and drink eight glasses of water a day</strong>. Also try to get regular exercise—at least two 30-minute sessions per week.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Each treatment session is 40 minutes</strong>: 20 minutes on your front and 20 minutes on your back. You can talk on the phone, work on your laptop, read or just relax during the sessions. SpaMedica recommends maintenance sessions of Zerona twice a year.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAfter I got the rundown,  it was time for photos—and the dreaded thong! I had to don it in this room:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-treatment-room.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8251" title="zerona-treatment-room" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-treatment-room.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd that''s where they take photographs of you wearing it (just showing your body from neck to knees). I won''t lie—it''s pretty traumatic, although it''s just you and the medical esthetician in the room, and she''s very discreet. But they''ve gotta do it—they take photos at the beginning and then when you finish all the treatments—so you can see the difference.\r\n\r\nAfter that, you get your measurements taken VERY thoroughly from neck to knees. Also a bit ego-crushing, but they do this at the start, mid-way through and at the end.\r\n\r\nSo next week I start the actual fat-burning. Stay tuned for the play by play!', 'My review of Zerona: The pre-treatment photos, measurements... and paper panties!', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8239-revision-5', '', '', '2011-10-13 04:28:35', '2011-10-13 04:28:35', '', 8239, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/10/8239-revision-5/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(8243, 1, '2010-05-04 17:35:24', '2010-05-04 21:35:24', '<em><em><strong>UPDATE</strong>: I’ve concluded that this procedure does not work—my feeling is that any weight loss that people experience comes from the supplement, Curva (NOT the Zerona sessions themselves). To read the full series of posts on my experience, see these posts: <a href="../2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">the pre-treatment measurements and photos</a>, <a href="../2010/05/12/zerona-review-my-first-two-sessions/">my first two sessions</a>, <a href="../2010/05/17/zerona-review-my-mid-treatment-measurements/">the mid-treatment measurements</a>, <a href="../2010/05/21/zerona-review-my-post-treatment-measurements/">post-treatment measurements</a> and then <a href="../2010/06/02/zerona-review-my-final-measurements-for-now/">final measurements</a>. I then started a second round of (six) treatments, but once again did not experience any changes. <a href="../2011/07/06/so-i-went-to-muskoka-let-a-handsome-plastic-surgeon-do-liposonix-on-me-and-came-home-with-thinner-thighs-whee/">I believe that LipoSonix sounds more promising</a>.</em>\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/30/so-today-i-start-zerona%E2%80%94a-fat-burning-laser-treatment/">Like I mentioned on Friday</a>, I''m trying out <a href="http://www.myzerona.com/" target="_blank">Zerona</a>—a fat-burning laser—at Toronto''s <a href="http://www.spamedica.com/" target="_blank">SpaMedica</a>.\r\n\r\nYou guys probably have a lot of questions. In my circles, I''m finding that they fall in one of two camps: either "You''re going to strip down to a paper thong and let a laser blast away your fat—say what?" or "Tell me everything and sign me up immediately!" <!--more-->\r\n\r\nSo assuming you''re in the latter group, I thought I''d share with you a Q&amp;A I did with Dr. Stephen Mulholland, a cosmetic plastic surgeon and owner of SpaMedica. (If his name sounds familiar, <a href="http://video.citytv.com/video/detail/64086689001.000000/CityLine-Feb-3-2010-Looking-Younger-Without-The-Knife/" target="_blank">you might have seen him on CityLine</a>.)\r\n\r\nNow Dr. Mulholland doesn''t actually DO the treatments himself—they''re done by a trained medical esthetician—but as the owner of the clinic and one of the country''s leading experts, he''s DEFINITELY in the know about the latest devices for body shaping.\r\n\r\nHere''s the lowdown on what Zerona does and why he''s introduced it to his patients: <!--more-->\r\n\r\n<strong>Why did you decide to introduce Zerona in your practice? </strong>There are so many men and women who have tried every diet with limited success that it was inevitable that fat reduction technologies would be developed. First came the focal reduction technologies, or spot treatments. But Zerona causes a uniform fat loss over the full area being treated, just like in fat loss through dieting. Over 90 percent of people get a response and we can guarantee a loss of 3-9 inches. That means every woman can come down a dress size.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ZeronaLaser.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8140" title="ZeronaLaser" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ZeronaLaser.jpg" alt="" width="372" height="587" /></a>How long has it been available in Canada? </strong>Zerona was launched in the US in June of 2009 and in Canada in December of 2009. Great feedback so far!\r\n\r\n<strong>How does the treatment work? </strong>The cold laser beam that passes over the body has a 635 nm wavelength and proprietary pulse that creates a microscopic hole in the fat cell membrane. The triglyceride (fat) leaks out and is safely processed by the lymph and digestive systems. It’s whisked out of the body. Tens of millions of cells do this—thus the loss of inches.\r\n\r\n<strong>What makes Zerona different from previous fat-dissolving treatments?</strong> There’s no pain or discomfort of any kind, no downtime, it’s generalized vs. a spot treatment—and it’s guaranteed.\r\n\r\n<strong>Who is a good candidate for Zerona? </strong>Most people will lose inches with Zerona, but I think the people who are going to be the happiest are those who carry that extra 10 or 15 pounds that they just can’t seem to lose—that extra dress size. It’s also best for someone who makes good lifestyle choices—it’s up to you to keep the fat off post-Zerona.\r\n\r\n<strong>Who should NOT have the procedure? </strong>Zerona isn’t right for someone who is pregnant, who has light sensitivity problems or who has unrealistic expectations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Where are the ideal treatment areas? Will some areas of the body have better results than others?</strong> Zerona can be used from neck to knees. It works best in areas that have what I would call “wiggly” fat.\r\n\r\n<strong>Patients need to have six treatments within two weeks—why does it need to be so often?</strong> It takes six treatments scheduled close together for Zerona to effectively open the pores. If you leave it longer than 48 hours between [sessions], the pores can close.\r\n\r\n<strong>Are there any side effects?</strong> No, just disappointment if the patient’s expectations are unrealistic.\r\n\r\n<strong>What results can most people expect and how quickly are they visible? </strong>You can expect [to lose] 3 to 9 inches over multiple areas that will very visible within the two weeks, but optimized in one month. It’s up to you to maintain the lifestyle that will keep the fat from returning. One of the very good things about Zerona is that fat cells are not damaged or removed—it’s a very gentle process. And yes, you can repeat it.\r\n\r\nStay tuned for my next post in this series—all about the pre-treatment photos, measurements... and paper panties I had to wear (no, I''m not joking). In the meantime, let me know if you''ve got a question I didn''t answer yet!\r\n\r\n<strong>UPDATE</strong>: I almost forgot to let you know the pricing. Zerona is sold in a package of six sessions along with a niacin supplement called Curva (which helps the fat flush out more effectively) for $2,999.', 'My review of Zerona: A Q&amp;A with Dr. Stephen Mulholland of SpaMedica in Toronto', '<em><em><strong>UPDATE</strong>: I’ve concluded that this procedure does not work—my feeling is that any weight loss that people experience comes from the supplement, Curva (NOT the Zerona sessions themselves). To read the full series of posts on my experience, see these posts: <a href="../2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">the pre-treatment measurements and photos</a>, <a href="../2010/05/12/zerona-review-my-first-two-sessions/">my first two sessions</a>, <a href="../2010/05/17/zerona-review-my-mid-treatment-measurements/">the mid-treatment measurements</a>, <a href="../2010/05/21/zerona-review-my-post-treatment-measurements/">post-treatment measurements</a> and then <a href="../2010/06/02/zerona-review-my-final-measurements-for-now/">final measurements</a>. I then started a second round of (six) treatments, but once again did not experience any changes. <a href="../2011/07/06/so-i-went-to-muskoka-let-a-handsome-plastic-surgeon-do-liposonix-on-me-and-came-home-with-thinner-thighs-whee/">I believe that LipoSonix sounds more promising</a>.</em>\r\n</em>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/30/so-today-i-start-zerona%E2%80%94a-fat-burning-laser-treatment/">Like I mentioned on Friday</a>, I''m trying out <a href="http://www.myzerona.com/" target="_blank">Zerona</a>—a fat-burning laser—at Toronto''s <a href="http://www.spamedica.com/" target="_blank">SpaMedica</a>.\r\n\r\nYou guys probably have a lot of questions. In my circles, I''m finding that they fall in one of two camps: either "You''re going to strip down to a paper thong and let a laser blast away your fat—say what?" or "Tell me everything and sign me up immediately!"', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:22:31', '2011-09-14 21:22:31', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8243', 0, 'post', '', 47),
(8254, 1, '2010-05-05 16:34:25', '2010-05-05 20:34:25', 'I love these ladies! I know I''ve <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/13/sneak-peek-harajuku-lovers-sunshine-cuties/">posted about them before</a>, but now they''re available all together as one set. Because let''s face it—you don''t just want ONE, right?\r\n\r\nWouldn''t this make a fab Mother''s Day gift? That is—if your mom is like mine. Some of us never really let go of our childhood doll obsession. Like mother, like daughter.\r\n\r\n(But seriously now—these are the only "dolls" I have in my house. I swear.)\r\n\r\n<em>$120 for the set; available at Murale.</em>', 'Mother''s Day gift idea: Gwen Stefani Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties Blockbuster Set', 'I love these ladies! I know I''ve <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/13/sneak-peek-harajuku-lovers-sunshine-cuties/">posted about them before</a>, but now they''re available all together as one set. Because let''s face it—you don''t just want ONE, right?\r\n\r\nWouldn''t this make a fab Mother''s Day gift? That is—if your mom is like mine. Some of us never really let go of our childhood doll obsession. Like mother, like daughter.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mothers-day-gift-idea-gwen-stefani-harajuku-lovers-sunshine-cuties-blockbuster-set', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:22:23', '2011-09-14 21:22:23', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8254', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8259, 1, '2010-05-06 12:00:00', '2010-05-06 16:00:00', '<a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/catalog/subcategory.aspx?CategoryCode=AXEFragrance^F1_TresorInLove&amp;" target="_blank">Lancôme Trésor in Love</a> is the younger, fresher version of its big sister <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_EN/_ca/catalog/subcategory.aspx?CategoryCode=AXEFragrance^F1_Tresor&amp;" target="_blank">Trésor</a> (for which <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/03/new-celeb-faces-taylor-swift-for-covergirl-and-penelope-cruz-for-lancome-tresor/">Penélope Cruz is the new face</a>).\r\n\r\nI know they''re supposedly going after a younger market, but if your mom ever wore Trésor (one of the big perfume classics), she''ll probably like this too.\r\n\r\nIt''s definitely on the fruity-floral side, much more so than the original. The notes include jasmine, Turkish rose, musk, cedar, pear, nectarine, bergamot, violet and pink peppercorn.\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">I love the packaging—the bottle is adorned with a black satin rosette.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">Here''s the French TV commercial—Elettra Wiedemann, daughter of Isabella Rosellini, is the face:</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: center;"><object width="560" height="340" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" 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/CPzjD6HBZnI&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed width="560" height="340" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CPzjD6HBZnI&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" allowFullScreen="true" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" /></object></p>\r\n<em>From $58; at Lancôme counters across Canada and lancome.ca.</em>', 'Mother''s Day gift idea: Lancôme Trésor in Love', '<a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/catalog/subcategory.aspx?CategoryCode=AXEFragrance^F1_TresorInLove&amp;" target="_blank">Lancôme Trésor in Love</a> is the younger, fresher version of its big sister <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_EN/_ca/catalog/subcategory.aspx?CategoryCode=AXEFragrance^F1_Tresor&amp;" target="_blank">Trésor</a> (for which <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/03/new-celeb-faces-taylor-swift-for-covergirl-and-penelope-cruz-for-lancome-tresor/">Penélope Cruz is the new face</a>).\r\n\r\nI know they''re supposedly going after a younger market, but if your mom ever wore Trésor (one of the big perfume classics), she''ll probably like this too.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mothers-day-gift-idea-lancome-tresor-in-love', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:22:04', '2011-09-14 21:22:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8259', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(8264, 1, '2010-05-06 12:32:46', '2010-05-06 16:32:46', 'Everyone may be talking about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/23/coming-soon-burberry-makeup/">Burberry''s new makeup line</a> (out in July at Holt Renfrew), but they''ve also got some fragrance news: <a href="http://us.burberry.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4052420" target="_blank">Burberry Sport for Women</a>.\r\n\r\nFirst and foremost, this is a FRESH fragrance (it does have the word "Sport" in the title, after all).\r\n\r\nBurberry chief creative officer Christopher Bailey wanted it "to feel fresh and clean... to evoke memories of being by the sea and reflect a real sense of nature and the outdoors."\r\n\r\nIn other words: perfect if your mom is the outdoorsy type. (Well, outdoorsy only to the point where she still wears perfume, obviously.)\r\n\r\nNotes include mandarin, sea salt, magnolia, honeysuckle, musk, cedar wood and my favourite—solar notes.\r\n\r\n<em>From $72; at The Bay, Sears, Sephora, Holt Renfrew, Ogilvy and Murale stores across Canada.</em>', 'Mother''s Day gift idea: Burberry Sport for Women', 'Everyone may be talking about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/23/coming-soon-burberry-makeup/">Burberry''s new makeup line</a> (out in July at Holt Renfrew), but they''ve also got some fragrance news: <a href="http://us.burberry.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4052420" target="_blank">Burberry Sport for Women</a>.\r\n\r\nFirst and foremost, this is a FRESH fragrance (it does have the word "Sport" in the title, after all).', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mothers-day-gift-idea-burberry-sport-for-women', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:22:01', '2011-09-14 21:22:01', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8264', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8270, 1, '2010-05-05 16:36:13', '2010-05-05 20:36:13', 'You and your mom might have to fight over this one.\r\n\r\nIt''s a very chic little palette containing a vial of <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P110113" target="_blank">For Her</a> eau de parfum (one of MY mom''s faves) along with a pale pink blush and lip balm.\r\n\r\nClever, right? Because despite all the random stuff I carry around with me in my bag—it''s a hazard of the job, I swear—probably 90 percent of the time all I use are the lip balm, blush and perfume.\r\n\r\n<a href="http://www.narcisorodriguez.com/" target="_blank">Narciso Rodriguez</a>, you are so smart, you. Get this fast though—it''s limited edition.\r\n\r\n<em>$110; available for a limited time exclusively at Holt Renfrew.</em>', 'Mother''s Day gift idea: Narciso Rodriguez For Her Perfume and Beauty Palette', 'You and your mom might have to fight over this one.\r\n\r\nIt''s a very chic little palette containing a vial of <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P110113" target="_blank">For Her</a> eau de parfum (one of MY mom''s faves) along with a pale pink blush and lip balm.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mothers-day-gift-idea-narciso-rodriguez-for-her-perfume-and-beauty-palette', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:22:18', '2011-09-14 21:22:18', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8270', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8274, 1, '2010-05-06 09:34:55', '2010-05-06 13:34:55', 'If mom (or you!) likes light, not-too-complicated—but still chic—fragrances, <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/guerlain/index.jspz" target="_blank">Guerlain</a>''s <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/int/en/base.html#/en/home-parfum/catalogue-parfums/women-fragrances/parfum-aqua-allegoria-page-gamme/" target="_blank">Aqua Allegoria range</a> is worth getting acquainted with.\r\n\r\nThey''re great for summer, and every year they add something new to the stable.\r\n\r\nThis time, it''s <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/int/en/base.html#/en/home-parfum/catalogue-parfums/women-fragrances/parfum-aqua-allegoria-page-gamme/aqua-allegoria-flora-nymph-a.html" target="_blank">Flora Nymphea</a>, which is focused on three notes: lilac, orange blossom and honey. Yum!\r\n\r\nThe other Aqua Allegoria offerings, though not new, will also wow you—did I ever love them when I smelled these at the press preview way back in January!\r\n\r\nThere''s Pamplelune (grapefruit and bergamot), Herba Fresca (grass and green tea), Mandarine Basilic (mandarin and basil) and Tiaré Mimosa (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/03/summer-scent-guerlain-aqua-allegoria-tiare-mimosa/">which I sang the praises of last year</a>). All delicious—trust me.\r\n\r\n<em>$58; at Guerlain boutiques and Sephora stores across Canada.</em>', 'Mother''s Day gift idea: Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nymphea', 'If mom (or you!) likes light, not-too-complicated—but still chic—fragrances, <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/guerlain/index.jspz" target="_blank">Guerlain</a>''s <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/int/en/base.html#/en/home-parfum/catalogue-parfums/women-fragrances/parfum-aqua-allegoria-page-gamme/" target="_blank">Aqua Allegoria range</a> is worth getting acquainted with.\r\n\r\nThey''re great for summer, and every year they add something new to the stable.\r\n\r\nThis time, it''s <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/int/en/base.html#/en/home-parfum/catalogue-parfums/women-fragrances/parfum-aqua-allegoria-page-gamme/aqua-allegoria-flora-nymph-a.html" target="_blank">Flora Nymphea</a>, which is focused on three notes: lilac, orange blossom and honey. Yum!', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mothers-day-gift-idea-guerlain-aqua-allegoria-flora-nymphea', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:22:14', '2011-09-14 21:22:14', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8274', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8278, 1, '2010-05-07 10:39:02', '2010-05-07 14:39:02', 'If you have a cool mom—or at least one that likes to think she is—then there''s probably no better beauty gift than this new, limited-edition scent from <a href="http://www.prada.com/fragrances" target="_blank">Prada</a>.\r\n\r\nAnd not just because of the packaging, which, like ALL things Prada, is impossibly stylish.\r\n\r\nIt''s what''s inside that counts, right? So I think she''ll be pleased with this juice—it''s pretty, but it''s definitely not your standard designer floral.\r\n\r\n<em>Tubereuse</em> is French for tuberose, so obviously that''s the main note, but there''s also lots of citrus (blood orange) and greenery (vetiver) in here. They sort of tone down the tuberose so it doesn''t hit you over the head as some tuberose scents tend to do. The effect is more subtly feminine and very fresh. Check out <a href="http://canadianbeauty.com/prada-infusion-de-tuberose/" target="_blank">this review</a> at Canadian Beauty for more.\r\n\r\n<em>From $90; at Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.</em>', 'Mother''s Day gift idea: Prada Infusion de Tubereuse', 'If you have a cool mom—or at least one that likes to think she is—then there''s probably no better beauty gift than this new, limited-edition scent from <a href="http://www.prada.com/fragrances" target="_blank">Prada</a>.\r\n\r\nAnd not just because of the packaging, which, like ALL things Prada, is impossibly stylish.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mothers-day-gift-idea-prada-infusion-de-tubereuse', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:21:57', '2011-09-14 21:21:57', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8278', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8286, 1, '2010-05-07 11:02:55', '2010-05-07 15:02:55', '<p style="text-align: left;">Usually, I''m not one to go for gift set-type things, but I''m making an exception for this one from Givenchy. Because how cute is the clutch it comes with? Love those studs—nicely done, Givenchy.</p>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;">It comes with a 50 mL fragrance and 100 mL body lotion, and is available in three scents: Very Irresistible Givenchy, Ange ou Demon and Ange ou Demon Le Secret.</p>\r\nFrom $87; at Bay stores across Canada.', 'Mother''s Day gift idea: Givenchy Clutch and Fragrance Set', '<p style="text-align: left;">Usually, I''m not one to go for gift set-type things, but I''m making an exception for this one from Givenchy. Because how cute is the clutch it comes with? Love those studs—nicely done, Givenchy.</p>', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'mothers-day-gift-idea-givenchy-clutch-and-fragrance-set', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:21:54', '2011-09-14 21:21:54', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8286', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8307, 1, '2010-05-07 16:32:20', '2010-05-07 20:32:20', 'Just because we can all use a pick-me-up on a rainy Friday:\r\n\r\nI saw these pics yesterday over at <a href="http://theviesociety.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">The Vie Society</a> (a blog you MUST follow) and just had to give you a taste. (After all, GoodPlasticSurgery.com and AwfulPlasticSurgery.com are my twin obsessions.)\r\n\r\nLook closely, girls. Above, we have Blake Lively.\r\n\r\nNow Scarlett Johansson:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/scarlett-johansson-nose-job.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8313" title="scarlett-johansson-nose-job" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/scarlett-johansson-nose-job.jpg" alt="" width="459" height="315" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd then there''s Miss Kim Kardashian—whose nose isn''t the only thing that looks a bit suspect:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kim-kardashian-nose-job.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8309" title="kim-kardashian-nose-job" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kim-kardashian-nose-job.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="356" /></a><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kim-kardashian-butt-implants.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8311" title="kim-kardashian-butt-implants" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kim-kardashian-butt-implants.jpg" alt="" width="497" height="494" /></a><a href="http://theviesociety.tumblr.com/post/576530407/and-well-i-could-go-on-for-days" target="_blank">As Vie says</a>:\r\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><em>Take-home message: (almost) every woman in Hollywood considered the  paragon of female beauty has been constructed… tweaked, twanked,  twooted.\r\n</em></strong></p>\r\nVisit <a href="http://theviesociety.tumblr.com/post/576530407/and-well-i-could-go-on-for-days" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://theviesociety.tumblr.com/post/576531168/after-discussing-the-dress-last-night-i-gushed-to" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://theviesociety.tumblr.com/post/576530828/which-then-led-to-talks-about-kim-kardashian" target="_blank">here</a> for more pics/commentary. What do YOU think of all these surgical enhancements? Are you pro or against?', 'Blake Lively, Scarlett Johansson and Kim Kardashian have all had some serious rhinoplasty', 'Just because we can all use a pick-me-up on a rainy Friday:\r\n\r\nI saw these pics yesterday over at <a href="http://theviesociety.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">The Vie Society</a> (a blog you MUST follow) and just had to give you a taste. (After all, GoodPlasticSurgery.com and AwfulPlasticSurgery.com are my twin obsessions.)', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'blake-lively-scarlett-johansson-and-kim-kardashian-have-all-had-some-serious-rhinoplasty', '', '', '2011-09-13 01:29:04', '2011-09-13 01:29:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8307', 0, 'post', '', 6),
(8318, 1, '2010-05-08 14:00:23', '2010-05-08 18:00:23', 'Do you apply <strong>cream blush</strong> with your fingers? Of course you do. But Janine had a Eureka moment this week involving a blush brush and yes, CREAM blush. Do try this at home. [<a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/2010/05/06/blush-brush-use-one-with-cream-blush/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a>]\r\n\r\nWho says <strong>Uggs </strong>are over? Not me! Lots of editors were buzzing about Ugg Australia''s fashion show in Toronto earlier this week, hosted by Jeanne Beker. Check out these event pics and new styles. [<a href="http://cocoandlowe.com/blog/2010/05/05/events-ugg-australia/" target="_blank">Coco&amp;Lowe</a>]\r\n\r\n<strong>Beehive hair</strong> is making a comeback! If you''re thinking about a DIY, here''s some inspiration from Katherine Heigl, Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé. [<a href="http://blog.chickadvisor.com/2010/05/beehive-hair-making-comeback.html" target="_blank">ChickLit</a>]\r\n\r\nAnd if you need a <strong>necklace</strong> to go with that beehive—or any updo, for that matter—this feathered number would be a gorgeous pick. [<a href="http://givegoodgift.ca/?p=3502" target="_blank">Gifted</a>]\r\n\r\n<strong>Mother''s Day</strong> is tomorrow, and besides checking out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/category/gift-guides/">my gift guide</a>, you should also take a peek at these easy-to-make, mom-friendly cocktail recipes. [<a href="http://athome.kimvallee.com/2010/05/easy-to-make-cocktail-recipes-for-mothers-day/" target="_blank">At Home with Kim Vallée</a>]\r\n\r\nFashion is having a <strong>preppy moment</strong> with boat shoes, tennis sweaters and canvas totes. [<a href="http://www.thestylehouse.ca/?p=1267" target="_blank">The Style House</a>]', 'Style Collective weekly round-up: A Eureka makeup moment, the new beehive and the return of the Ugg boot', 'Do you apply <strong>cream blush</strong> with your fingers? Of course you do. But Janine had a Eureka moment this week involving a blush brush and yes, CREAM blush. Do try this at home. [<a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/2010/05/06/blush-brush-use-one-with-cream-blush/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a>]\r\n\r\nWho says <strong>Uggs </strong>are over? Not me! Lots of editors were buzzing  about Ugg Australia''s fashion show in Toronto earlier this week, hosted  by Jeanne Beker. Check out these event pics and new styles. [<a href="http://cocoandlowe.com/blog/2010/05/05/events-ugg-australia/" target="_blank">Coco&amp;Lowe</a>]', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'style-collective-weekly-round-up-a-eureka-makeup-moment-the-new-beehive-and-the-return-of-the-ugg-boot', '', '\nhttp://imabeautygeek.com/2010/05/06/blush-brush-use-one-with-cream-blush/', '2011-10-13 01:40:36', '2011-10-13 01:40:36', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8318', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8351, 1, '2010-05-09 11:00:25', '2010-05-09 15:00:25', 'Like I''ve been saying, <strong>Prada-esque orange, glossy lips</strong> are VERY big this season. Here''s how to get them. [<a href="http://www.imtheitgirl.com/2010/05/beauty-fridays-burnt-orange-kiss.html" target="_blank">I''m the It Girl</a>]\r\n\r\nHow great did <strong>Rachel McAdams </strong>look in <em>Sherlock Holmes</em>? Here''s Arianne''s take on her makeup. [<a href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2010/05/irene-adler-inspired-fotd/" target="_blank">Glitter Geek</a>]\r\n\r\nSix beauty brands you might not realize are <strong>Canadian</strong>. Check ''em out! [<a href="http://www.beautycrazed.ca/2010/05/my-six-picks-canadian-beauty-brands.html" target="_blank">Beauty Crazed</a>]\r\n\r\nThe beauty blogosphere''s been going gaga for <strong>Illamasqua makeup</strong>. You can''t buy it in Canada yet, but Michelle was lucky enough to get some goodies so we can see what all the fuss is about. [<a href="http://www.lipstickrules.com/2010/05/illamasqua-body-electrics-review.html" target="_blank">Lipstick Rules</a>]\r\n\r\n<strong>Cream blushes</strong> seem to be making a comeback. Joy reviews Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Blush. It''s paraben-free! [<a href="http://make-upjunkie.blogspot.com/2010/05/beauty-review-make-up-for-ever-hd.html" target="_blank">Makeup Junkie</a>]', 'Around the beauty blogosphere: How to get Prada lips, Rachel McAdams'' makeup and six beauty brands you might not know are Canadian', 'Like I''ve been saying, <strong>Prada-esque orange, glossy lips</strong> are VERY big this season. Here''s how to get them. [<a href="http://www.imtheitgirl.com/2010/05/beauty-fridays-burnt-orange-kiss.html" target="_blank">I''m  the It Girl</a>]\r\n\r\nHow  great did <strong>Rachel McAdams </strong>look in <em>Sherlock Holmes</em>? Here''s  Arianne''s take on her makeup. [<a href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2010/05/irene-adler-inspired-fotd/" target="_blank">Glitter   Geek</a>]', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'around-the-beauty-blogosphere-how-to-get-prada-lips-rachel-mcadams-makeup-and-six-beauty-brands-you-might-not-know-are-canadian', '', '', '2011-10-13 01:40:33', '2011-10-13 01:40:33', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8351', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(8363, 1, '2010-05-09 15:00:38', '2010-05-09 19:00:38', 'Last minute <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/mothers-day-2010/">Mother''s Day gift ideas</a>!\r\n\r\nGet the inside scoop on which beauty products <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/05/babe-in-the-biz-pure-simples-kristen-ma/">Pure + Simple''s Kristen Ma</a> (a beauty expert, spa owner, author and beauty blogger) loves.\r\n\r\nMy favourite celeb beauty looks from the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/met-ball-2010/">2010 Met Ball</a>.\r\n\r\nThe latest on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">my trial of Zerona</a>, a fat-burning laser treatment.\r\n\r\nWhy this <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/04/editors-pick-hermes-voyage-dhermes/">fragrance</a> is my new favourite.', 'Best of BeautyEditor.ca: Last minute Mother''s Day gifts, beauty expert Kristen Ma and my new favourite fragrance', 'Last minute <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/mothers-day-2010/">Mother''s Day gift ideas</a>!\r\n\r\nGet the inside scoop on which beauty products <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/05/babe-in-the-biz-pure-simples-kristen-ma/">Pure + Simple''s Kristen  Ma</a> (a beauty expert, spa owner, author and beauty blogger) loves.\r\n\r\nMy favourite celeb beauty looks from the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/met-ball-2010/">2010 Met Ball</a>.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'best-of-beautyeditor-ca-last-minute-mothers-day-gifts-beauty-expert-kristen-ma-and-my-new-favourite-fragrance', '', 'http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/05/babe-in-the-biz-pure-simples-kristen-ma/\nhttp://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/04/editors-pick-hermes-voyage-dhermes/', '2011-10-13 01:40:25', '2011-10-13 01:40:25', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8363', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8666, 1, '2010-05-11 09:00:07', '2010-05-11 13:00:07', 'Sometimes it''s best to leave well enough alone—at least when it comes to your wrinkles.\r\n\r\nAccording to a piece in the <em>Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology</em> cited in the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/beauty/article-1275841/Botox-backlash-New-evidence-reveals-miracle-jab-actually-GIVE-wrinkles.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a>, one of the least-known side effects of using lots of <strong>Botox</strong> is that it actually creates MORE wrinkles.\r\n\r\nYup. Apparently when you immobilize SOME of your facial muscles, it can cause OTHERS to come into play, making new wrinkles more prominent. Oh, the irony!\r\n\r\nThis isn''t news to most beauty industry insiders, actually. They even have a name for it. Ever heard of <strong>bunny lines</strong>?\r\n\r\nLet me present Exhibit A: Miss <strong>Nicole Kidman</strong>. See those wrinkles around the bridge of her nose when she smiles? Telltale Botox sign. (Okay, I know the fact that her forehead is as smooth as a drum also betrays her.)\r\n\r\nAnyway, some docs pre-empt the bunny effect by injecting around the nose as well as the forehead... but I''m not sure about this. A few extra jabs here and there and suddenly, you''re a complete Freeze Face.\r\n\r\nWhat do you think? Are you pro-Bo or are there enough cautionary tales out there that you''ve sworn off ever using it?\r\n\r\n<em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo: Daily Mail</span></em>', 'Wait a minute—Botox actually GIVES you wrinkles?', 'Sometimes it''s best to leave well enough alone—at least when it comes to your wrinkles.\r\n\r\nAccording to a piece in the <em>Journal of Cosmetic  Dermatology</em> cited in the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/beauty/article-1275841/Botox-backlash-New-evidence-reveals-miracle-jab-actually-GIVE-wrinkles.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a>, one of the least-known side effects of using lots of <strong>Botox</strong> is that it actually creates MORE wrinkles.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'wait-a-minute%e2%80%94botox-actually-gives-you-wrinkles', '', '', '2011-10-13 01:40:20', '2011-10-13 01:40:20', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8666', 0, 'post', '', 6),
(8674, 1, '2010-05-11 11:00:17', '2010-05-11 15:00:17', 'They''re calling it The Pob.\r\n\r\nAs in a Posh bob. After all, it IS vintage Posh Spice, no?\r\n\r\nVictoria was spotted yesterday at Heathrow with her hair down and I have to say, I''m digging it. Now we know why she was wearing her hair up so much lately—she was growing it out for the big reveal.\r\n<pre>[polldaddy poll=3185305]</pre>\r\n<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Photo: Sky Entertainment</em></span>', 'What do you think of Victoria Beckham''s long bob?', 'They''re calling it The Pob.\r\n\r\nAs in a Posh bob. After all, it IS vintage Posh Spice, no?\r\n\r\nVictoria was spotted yesterday at Heathrow with her hair down and I have to say, I''m digging it. Now we know why she was wearing her hair up so much lately—she was growing it out for the big reveal.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-do-you-think-of-victoria-beckhams-long-bob', '', '', '2011-09-13 01:27:47', '2011-09-13 01:27:47', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8674', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8679, 1, '2010-05-11 13:00:30', '2010-05-11 17:00:30', '<strong>Katy Perry</strong> snagged the top spot in <a href="http://www.maxim.com/girls/articles/90539/2010-hot-100.html" target="_blank"><em>Maxim</em>''s Hot 100</a> list (a.k.a. "the definitive list of the world''s most beautiful women").\r\n\r\nAnd okay, I can get behind this—especially because I''d expect it to be someone blonder and more model-like (such as <strong>Brooklyn Decker</strong>, who came in at #2).\r\n\r\nIt''s nice to see that boys dig Katy''s quirky look. Fun fact: did you know she''s actually a natural blonde?\r\n\r\nKaty also bears an uncanny resemblance to <strong>Zooey Deschanel </strong>(#73), no? I love that dark hair/blue eyes combo, don''t you?\r\n\r\nIf you''re after Katy''s pin-up girl look, watch <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/16/how-to-do-pin-up-girl-makeup/">this vid</a> I did with makeup artist <strong>Paul Venoit</strong> on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/16/how-to-do-pin-up-girl-makeup/">how to do pin-up girl makeup</a>, and check out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/10/how-to-look-like-katy-perry/">these pics</a> from the set of the TV show <em>Look-A-Like</em>, where I got to witness <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/10/how-to-look-like-katy-perry/">a Katy Perry transformation</a>.\r\n\r\nFor the rest of <em>Maxim</em>''s list, see <a href="http://www.maxim.com/girls/articles/90539/2010-hot-100.html" target="_blank">here</a>.', 'Katy Perry tops Maxim''s Hot 100 list', '<strong>Katy Perry</strong> snagged the top spot in <a href="http://www.maxim.com/girls/articles/90539/2010-hot-100.html" target="_blank"><em>Maxim</em>''s Hot 100</a> list (a.k.a. "the definitive list of the world''s most beautiful women").\r\n\r\nAnd okay, I can get behind this—especially because I''d expect it to be someone blonder and more model-like (such as <strong>Brooklyn Decker</strong>, who came in at #2).', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'katy-perry-tops-maxims-hot-100-list', '', '', '2011-09-13 01:27:33', '2011-09-13 01:27:33', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8679', 0, 'post', '', 1);
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(8781, 1, '2010-05-12 12:41:15', '2010-05-12 16:41:15', '<em><strong>UPDATE</strong>: I’ve concluded that this procedure does not work—my feeling is that any weight loss that people experience comes from the supplement, Curva (NOT the Zerona sessions themselves). To read the full series of posts on my experience, see here: <a href="../2010/05/07/2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">a Q&amp;A with Dr. Mulholland</a>, <a href="../2010/05/07/2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">the pre-treatment measurements and photos</a>, <a href="../2010/05/07/2010/05/12/zerona-review-my-first-two-sessions/">my first two sessions</a>, <a href="../2010/05/07/2010/05/17/zerona-review-my-mid-treatment-measurements/">the mid-treatment measurements</a>, <a href="../2010/05/07/2010/05/21/zerona-review-my-post-treatment-measurements/">post-treatment measurements</a> and then <a href="../2010/05/07/2010/06/02/zerona-review-my-final-measurements-for-now/">final measurements</a>. I then started a second round of (six) treatments, but once again did not experience any changes. <a href="../2010/05/07/2011/07/06/so-i-went-to-muskoka-let-a-handsome-plastic-surgeon-do-liposonix-on-me-and-came-home-with-thinner-thighs-whee/">I believe that LipoSonix sounds more promising</a>.</em>\r\n\r\nLast week, I told you about my encounter with <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">some measuring tape and a pair of paper panties</a>. Since then, I''ve had two actual <strong>Zerona</strong> sessions—I have four more to go—so today, I''m going to tell you what those were like. <!--more-->\r\n\r\n(And if you''re just joining my Zerona fat-burning journey, find out what it''s all about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/30/so-today-i-start-zerona%E2%80%94a-fat-burning-laser-treatment/">here</a>, and then read <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">this Q&amp;A</a>.)\r\n\r\nHonestly? It''s no big deal at all. I''d heard stories of people trying out fat-reducing treatments where the spa SAID it wouldn''t hurt... but it, in fact, DID hurt—A LOT—and they emerged with welts all over the treated area. (Not to point fingers, but I <em>think </em>that happened with UltraShape.)\r\n\r\nThere''s none of that here. Trust me—with Zerona, you don''t feel a single thing.\r\n\r\nHere''s how it all goes down (with pics!): <!--more-->\r\n\r\nFirst, you''re escorted into the treatment room and told to strip down to the dreaded <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">paper thong</a> again. (By now, we''re quite well-acquainted.) You''re also given a pair of protective sunglasses to wear, which is standard for any laser treatment, since exposure to the laser light can harm your eyes.\r\n\r\nThere''s a treatment bed in the room that looks like this (although it won''t be all rumpled—it''s only like that because I took this photo after my session):\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-treatment-bed.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8788" title="zerona-treatment-bed" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-treatment-bed.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\nOnce you''ve undressed, you lie down. I usually start on my stomach, so I can read, although it''s a bit awkward because you have to hold your arms out to the side so the machine can get at the maximum surface area. Oh, and you actually have to slip out of your bra as well. Fun fact: it penetrates paper but not clothing. So unless you''ve got a paper bra hanging around... off it goes.\r\n\r\nThen your medical esthetician comes in and wheels the machine over. It looks like this:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-device-1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8789" title="zerona-device-1" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-device-1.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-device-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8790" title="zerona-device-2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-device-2.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\nThe device has to be positioned so all the heads (there are four) are about six inches away from your body, all hovering around your trunk area. Once it''s in place, your esthetician leaves the room and you just lie there for 20 minutes while little red laser beams circle around your body.\r\n\r\nAfter 20 minutes passes, your esthetician comes back again to flip you over to the other side for another 20 minutes. Note: on your back, you have to be topless with your arms up, so really the only thing you can do is snooze. And yes, it''s a little weird to be lying there practically naked, but the ladies are VERY discreet. (And for people in that business, you''re just another body, right? They really don''t care about your cellulite.)\r\n\r\nAnd that''s the whole process! Again—it''s painless and you feel nothing at all. There could be worse ways to drop a few pounds, yes?\r\n\r\nMid-way through the treatments is another measuring session, so I''ll share results of that next time—hopefully I''ll get some results!\r\n\r\nAs always, drop me a line in the comments if there''s anything you''re curious about or that I haven''t covered yet and you want me to find out.', 'Zerona review: My first two sessions', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'zerona-review-my-first-two-sessions', '', '\nhttp://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/', '2011-10-13 04:27:48', '2011-10-13 04:27:48', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8781', 0, 'post', '', 64),
(18520, 1, '2011-09-14 21:21:50', '2011-09-14 21:21:50', '<em><strong>UPDATE</strong>: I’ve concluded that this procedure does not work—my feeling is that any weight loss that people experience comes from the supplement, Curva (NOT the Zerona sessions themselves). To read the full series of posts on my experience, see here: <a href="../2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">a Q&amp;A with Dr. Mulholland</a>, <a href="../2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">the pre-treatment measurements and photos</a>, <a href="../2010/05/12/zerona-review-my-first-two-sessions/">my first two sessions</a>, <a href="../2010/05/17/zerona-review-my-mid-treatment-measurements/">the mid-treatment measurements</a>, <a href="../2010/05/21/zerona-review-my-post-treatment-measurements/">post-treatment measurements</a> and then <a href="../2010/06/02/zerona-review-my-final-measurements-for-now/">final measurements</a>. I then started a second round of (six) treatments, but once again did not experience any changes. <a href="../2011/07/06/so-i-went-to-muskoka-let-a-handsome-plastic-surgeon-do-liposonix-on-me-and-came-home-with-thinner-thighs-whee/">I believe that LipoSonix sounds more promising</a>.</em>\r\n\r\nLet''s get this out of the way first. My first appointment for <a href="http://www.myzerona.com/" target="_blank">Zerona</a>—the series of fat-burning laser treatments I''m trialling at <a href="http://www.spamedica.com/" target="_blank">SpaMedica</a> in Toronto (if you''re just joining us, read more about it <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/30/so-today-i-start-zerona%E2%80%94a-fat-burning-laser-treatment/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/" target="_blank">here</a>)—involved a pair of these. <!--more-->\r\n\r\nOh yes. And let''s not even TALK about where I got that photo. (Apparently there are sites out there that AUCTION THEM OFF. Unused, I hope. God, people are weird.)\r\n\r\nAnyway, don''t let that scare you off. The reason you need to wear them is so that you can get before and after photos taken—a process which is, I''ll admit, not all that pleasant, but necessary nonetheless.\r\n\r\nBefore that even happens though, you get a more detailed explanation of what the treatments are all about. (At SpaMedica, this is with Tracey Beaudry, director of operations. She tries a lot of this stuff herself, so she can tell you honestly about what the treatment actually involves and feels like.)\r\n\r\nHere are a few interesting tidbits that Tracey shared with me:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li>Like Dr. Muholland mentioned the other day, <strong>Zerona is for all-over fat loss—not spot treating</strong>. If you''re more concerned about one particular area of fat, like your belly, you''d be better off going with something like <a href="http://www.velashape.com/" target="_blank">VelaShape</a>, which is more targeted (but also more painful—Zerona isn''t supposed to hurt at all).</li>\r\n	<li><strong>You''ll lose PURE FAT.</strong> Sounds good, right? Most people, when they lose weight, will initially lose water. With Zerona, we''re talking about losing three to four pounds of fat only. Hurray!</li>\r\n	<li>For best results, <strong>you should take a supplement called Curva</strong>, which helps the fat flush itself out of your system. (It''s basically a high dose of niacin, which is totally safe, but may cause a bit of flushing for a few minutes after you take it—just FYI.) Curva is included in the treatment package, so they''ll give you a bottle at your first appointment, and you should start taking it about a week before your treatments start. Note: Curva is optional—it''s got fish oil in it so it''s not suitable for vegans.</li>\r\n	<li>During the two-week treatment period, you also need to <strong>avoid alcohol and fatty foods (sorry) and drink eight glasses of water a day</strong>. Also try to get regular exercise—at least two 30-minute sessions per week.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Each treatment session is 40 minutes</strong>: 20 minutes on your front and 20 minutes on your back. You can talk on the phone, work on your laptop, read or just relax during the sessions. SpaMedica recommends maintenance sessions of Zerona twice a year.</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nAfter I got the rundown,  it was time for photos—and the dreaded thong! I had to don it in this room:\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-treatment-room.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8251" title="zerona-treatment-room" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-treatment-room.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></a>\r\n\r\nAnd that''s where they take photographs of you wearing it (just showing your body from neck to knees). I won''t lie—it''s pretty traumatic, although it''s just you and the medical esthetician in the room, and she''s very discreet. But they''ve gotta do it—they take photos at the beginning and then when you finish all the treatments—so you can see the difference.\r\n\r\nAfter that, you get your measurements taken VERY thoroughly from neck to knees. Also a bit ego-crushing, but they do this at the start, mid-way through and at the end.\r\n\r\nSo next week I start the actual fat-burning. Stay tuned for the play by play!', 'My review of Zerona: The pre-treatment photos, measurements... and paper panties!', '<em><strong>UPDATE</strong>: I’ve concluded that this procedure does not work—my feeling is that any weight loss that people experience comes from the supplement, Curva (NOT the Zerona sessions themselves). To read the full series of posts on my experience, see here: <a href="../2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">a Q&amp;A with Dr. Mulholland</a>, <a href="../2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">the pre-treatment measurements and photos</a>, <a href="../2010/05/12/zerona-review-my-first-two-sessions/">my first two sessions</a>, <a href="../2010/05/17/zerona-review-my-mid-treatment-measurements/">the mid-treatment measurements</a>, <a href="../2010/05/21/zerona-review-my-post-treatment-measurements/">post-treatment measurements</a> and then <a href="../2010/06/02/zerona-review-my-final-measurements-for-now/">final measurements</a>. I then started a second round of (six) treatments, but once again did not experience any changes. <a href="../2011/07/06/so-i-went-to-muskoka-let-a-handsome-plastic-surgeon-do-liposonix-on-me-and-came-home-with-thinner-thighs-whee/">I believe that LipoSonix sounds more promising</a>.</em>\r\n\r\nLet''s get this out of the way first. My first appointment for <a href="http://www.myzerona.com/" target="_blank">Zerona</a>—the series of fat-burning laser treatments I''m trialling at <a href="http://www.spamedica.com/" target="_blank">SpaMedica</a> in Toronto (if you''re just joining us, read more about it <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/30/so-today-i-start-zerona%E2%80%94a-fat-burning-laser-treatment/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/" target="_blank">here</a>)—involved a pair of these.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8239-revision-4', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:21:50', '2011-09-14 21:21:50', '', 8239, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8239-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(8801, 1, '2010-05-12 14:37:41', '2010-05-12 18:37:41', 'Meet <strong>Henna</strong>! She''s a fellow beauty blogger—and many of you may know her already from her great site, <a href="http://canadianbeauty.com/" target="_blank">Canadian Beauty</a>. Henna''s been beauty blogging since way back in 2006, so I guess it would be an understatement to say that she''s tried a lot of products! In particular, she''s a bit of a perfume connoisseur. So read on for some of her insider picks as well as all-around beauty tips!\r\n\r\n<strong>Beauty Insider Credentials </strong>I''m a beauty insider because I''m obsessed with finding the best of everything.  It''s not just that I love beauty products and getting dressed up. I love to try the newest products out there and that''s what I''m always doing!\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/tina_fey.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8805" title="tina_fey" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/tina_fey.jpg" alt="" width="289" height="400" /></a>Beauty Icons </strong>My beauty icons include <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/kim-kardashian/">Kim Kardashian</a> (I love her glam look), <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/amanda-seyfried/">Amanda Seyfried</a> (she''s the new "it girl" and looks fresh and pulled together), <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/gwyneth-paltrow/">Gwyneth Paltrow</a> (she''s a natural beauty and a great actress) and <strong>Tina Fey</strong> (she''s got beauty and brains!).\r\n\r\n<strong>Top Beauty Products</strong> Right now I can''t live without my <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_EN/_ca/catalog/product_color.aspx?prdcode=13802y&amp;CategoryCode=AXEMakeup^F1_Complexion^F2_Com_MinPowder^F3_Com_MinPowders&amp;vname=name&amp;" target="_blank">Lancôme Ageless Minérale foundation</a>—it is so lightweight and photographs so well.  I can never live without mascara—<a href="http://www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com/_us/_en/musthaves/index/eyes-to-kill.htm" target="_blank">Armani Eyes to Kill</a> is a favourite right now. <strong><em> [Ed''s note: How great is that name?] </em></strong><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml;jsessionid=AXYHCDHMNGIDUCV0KQRQIGQ?brandId=1073&amp;categoryId=S10501" target="_blank">Dior eyeshadow quads</a> are a must: a new one each season is ideal because they always have the latest colours and lovely formulas.  In the summer I love a good bronzer—<a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/product/mpp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT640" target="_blank">Estée Lauder''s Bronze Glow</a> is good this summer, as is <a href="http://www.lancasterus.com/" target="_blank">Lancaster''s</a>.  And I''m obsessed with perfume. These days I''m rotating between <a href="http://www.sisley-cosmetics.com/?page=produit&amp;id_produit=229&amp;type_categorie=edsi&amp;clef_categorie=3_125" target="_blank">Sisley''s Eau No. 2</a>, <a href="http://www.jomalone.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY6542&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD6516" target="_blank">Jo Malone Wild Fig and Cassis</a> and <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3062849" target="_blank">Dior''s Escale a Pondichery</a>.  I spray perfume on everything, especially when I''m travelling.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome-ageless-minerale-foundation.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-8808" title="lancome-ageless-minerale-foundation" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome-ageless-minerale-foundation-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Beauty Splurge</strong> Foundation—if you wear it every day, you need it to look flawless and feel good on your skin.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beauty Bargain</strong> Scrimp on basic moisturizers and cleansers.  I always go to the drugstore for things like shampoo, conditioner, face wash, body wash and lip balm.  You don''t have to spend a lot to take good care of your skin, and a lot of the drugstore brands contain active ingredients such as AHA''s and BHA''s.  I really like <a href="http://www.neutrogena.ca/en/index.asp" target="_blank">Neutrogena</a> as a brand that has everything at affordable prices. <!--more-->\r\n\r\n<strong>First Fragrance</strong> <a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=1765200" target="_blank">Ralph Lauren Romance</a>.  I don''t love it anymore, but I still have the bottle and I can recognize it on anyone.  It''s a pretty girly perfume and whenever I wear it, it takes me back to high school.\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/sisley-eau-de-sisley-no-2-eau-de-toilette.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-8810" title="sisley-eau-de-sisley-no-2-eau-de-toilette" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/sisley-eau-de-sisley-no-2-eau-de-toilette-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" /></a>Current Fragrance</strong> As I said, I''m rotating between three scents.  I like the <a href="http://www.sisley-cosmetics.com/?page=produit&amp;id_produit=229&amp;type_categorie=edsi&amp;clef_categorie=3_125" target="_blank">Sisley  Eau No. 2</a> because it''s a true chypre, and so fresh.  It has amazing lasting power but really doesn''t overwhelm you because of its freshness.  Sisley only comes out with scents once in a few years, so they really control the quality of their scents and have a great batting average. I like <a href="http://www.jomalone.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY6542&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD6516" target="_blank">Jo  Malone''s Wild Fig and Cassis</a> because I actually really like fig scents.  I have a thing for them.  The great thing about the Fig and Cassis is that you mostly only smell the fig for the top and middle of the scent, and then it turns into this beautiful floral that''s so feminine and pleasant to wear. <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3062849" target="_blank">Dior''s Escale a Pondichery</a> takes me back to a family trip to Kerala, India, that I once took. [It was the] best trip ever, so I love this scent.  It''s really light, so I spritz it all over as a body spray.\r\n\r\n<strong>Weird Beauty Habit</strong> Is dousing everything with my perfume normal?  Sometimes even my towel and bath mat get a spritz or two.  What can I say, I like things to smell good!\r\n\r\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chi-straightener.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6961" title="chi-straightener" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chi-straightener-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Biggest Beauty Fail</strong> Well, this was an easy question.  For two years, I curled my hair with a curling iron three times a week.  It pretty much wrecked my hair, and it took another two years for it to grow back to normal.  Never again, is all I''m going to say.  These days I work with the natural texture and wave of my hair.  Yes, I have bad hair days once in a while, but I had those anyway so I don''t let it bother me too much.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beauty Pet Peeve</strong> Foundation that doesn''t match your skin colour.  Make sure that you check your foundation in different kinds of light before you commit to buying it.  This is mostly a huge problem with mineral foundations.\r\n\r\n<strong>Best Beauty Tip</strong> Oh wow, where to start?  I guess the main thing is to ask for help with different parts of your routine—ask a good hair stylist for help working with your natural hair, ask a dermatologist for skincare help and consult makeup gurus (including bloggers!) on what makeup looks good on you.  I also ask my friends what they think of my foundation because that''s the most difficult thing to get absolutely right.\r\n\r\n<strong>Beauty Blogging Advice</strong> Make sure you''re committed to working a lot without any pay.  Do this because you love it, and take some time to really work on your writing, not just your makeup technique.\r\n\r\nDon''t forget to check out Henna''s site, <a href="http://canadianbeauty.com/" target="_blank">Canadian Beauty</a>, or <a href="http://twitter.com/canadianbeauty" target="_blank">follow her on Twitter</a>!\r\n\r\nAnd since "Babe in the biz" will be a BeautyEditor.ca regular feature, let me know in the comments if there''s anyone else you''d love to see featured—or additional questions you''d like me to ask! Coming next week: one of my favourite hair and makeup artists, <a href="http://andreaclaire.onsugar.com/" target="_blank">Andrea Claire</a>!', 'Babe in the Biz: Canadian Beauty''s Henna Singh', 'Meet <strong>Henna</strong>! She''s a fellow beauty blogger—and many of you may know her already from her great site, <a href="http://canadianbeauty.com/" target="_blank">Canadian Beauty</a>. Henna''s been beauty blogging since way back in 2006, so I guess it would be an understatement to say that she''s tried a lot of products! In particular, she''s a bit of a perfume connoisseur. So read on for some of her insider picks as well as all-around beauty tips!', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'babe-in-the-biz-canadian-beautys-henna-singh', '', '', '2011-09-13 01:26:52', '2011-09-13 01:26:52', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8801', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(8109, 1, '2010-05-13 13:00:24', '2010-05-13 17:00:24', 'Well not OVER, over.\r\n\r\nBut definitely falling out of the makeup rotation, no?\r\n\r\nIt''s funny—I used to joke about the annual fall lipstick story that every magazine on the planet would run (the ones I worked at included). You know it. It proclaims: "Lipstick is back!" And yet, did it ever actually catch on? No, not even with me, a beauty editor with access to all kinds of gloriously expensive lipstick options. Gloss was pretty much my go-to right from when I first got into this industry, in 2004, until, well, now.\r\n\r\nI guess it takes a while for these kinds of cultural shifts to happen, but I think change is in the air. And I don''t mean on the runways—I mean with real people. (Some signs: the fuchsia lipstick <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/08/oscars-2010-beauty-trends/">Sandra Bullock and Maggie Gyllenhaal wore at the Oscars</a>, and all the buzz surrounding <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/17/new-makeup-launches-march-2010/">Rouge Coco</a>, Chanel''s big lippie launch this spring.) Tell me if I''m wrong, but isn''t gloss starting to look a tiny bit out of date? I''m not saying I won''t still wear it, but these days I''m finding that it''s lipstick—or lip stains—that look more fresh and modern.\r\n\r\nThat overly goopy, glassy look—think <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/carrie-underwood/">Carrie Underwood</a>-style—is dead to me. (Unless it''s the highly-saturated <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/08/first-look-prada-spring-10/">Prada spring ''10 version</a>, of course.) But cast your eye back to the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/08/oscars-2010-beauty-trends/">Oscars round-up</a> I did: the gloss, if it''s there, is very understated, not super-shiny. <!--more-->\r\n\r\nIt also doesn''t hurt that there are some SERIOUSLY good formulas out this year that leave the lipsticks of yore—with their too-brown or too-shimmery pigments—in the dust. Besides my Rouge Cocos, I—along with every other beauty editor out there—am loving <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/15/sneak-peek-revlon-colorburst-lipstick/">Revlon''s new ColorBurst Lipstick</a> (out in June) for its sheer, Gucci Westman-approved shades. And I''ll be posting soon about a couple of amazing lip stains from Stila and Josie Maran that have recently landed on my desk.\r\n\r\nWhat about you—have you switched up your lips lately?\r\nCould you?\r\nWould you?', 'Is it just me or is lip gloss kind of over?', 'Well not OVER, over.\r\n\r\nBut definitely falling out of the makeup rotation, no?\r\n\r\nIt''s funny—I used to joke about the annual fall lipstick story that every magazine on the planet would run (the ones I worked at included). You know it. It proclaims: "Lipstick is back!" And yet, did it ever actually catch on? No, not even with me, a beauty editor with access to all kinds of gloriously expensive lipstick options. Gloss was pretty much my go-to right from when I first got into this industry, in 2004, until, well, now.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'is-it-just-me-or-is-lip-gloss-kind-of-over', '', '', '2011-09-13 01:26:29', '2011-09-13 01:26:29', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8109', 0, 'post', '', 17),
(8854, 1, '2010-05-14 18:07:30', '2010-05-14 22:07:30', 'Like I''ve been saying, lately I''m not feeling lip gloss AT ALL. But sometimes full-blown lipstick is TOO MUCH, right?\r\n\r\nSo for those times—or when it''s meltingly hot out and you need something that will stay put—it''s all about the lip stain. It''s also great stuff for makeup newbies who normally wouldn''t dream of putting lipstick—all that pigment!—on their lips. Think of it as Starter Lipstick.\r\n\r\nWhen this stain from <strong>Stila</strong> (<em>$32, <a href="http://www.stilacosmetics.com/product_detail.asp?PMID=766&amp;catID=150&amp;departID=1" target="_blank">stilacosmetics.com</a>, Murale and Beautymark</em>) showed up at my door, it immediately found a home in my handbag. It''s that perfect pinky-red shade, and what''s also great about it is that it''s not drying, as some lip stains can be.\r\n\r\nYou can also use it on your cheeks, and although you''ll have to work quickly to blend it, I highly recommend doing so, as you''ll immediately look 200% healthier and younger. Really!', 'Editor''s pick: Stila Raspberry Crush Lip &amp; Cheek Stain', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'editors-pick-stila-raspberry-crush-lip-cheek-stain', '', '', '2011-09-15 16:21:26', '2011-09-15 16:21:26', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8854', 0, 'post', '', 7),
(8859, 1, '2010-05-18 11:16:03', '2010-05-18 15:16:03', 'You guys know I love all things <strong>Josie Maran</strong>, so when I heard she was making lip stains—which have <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/13/is-it-just-me-or-is-lip-gloss-kind-of-over/">recently given lip glosses the boot</a> in my makeup bag—I HAD to get my hands on one.\r\n\r\nLike the <strong>Stila </strong>one <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/14/editors-pick-stila-raspberry-crush-lip-cheek-stain/">I blogged about the other day</a>, these can be used on both lips and cheeks. The difference is that while Stila''s has a brush tip (kind of like a Touche Éclat pen), Josie''s version (<em>$25, Sephora</em>) is like a magic marker.\r\n\r\nI don''t know about you, but there''s something about painting my lips with a magic marker-like device that makes me feel like I''m rubbing chemicals on my lips. So how great is it that this one is free of parabens, suflates, synthetic fragrances, petrochemicals, phthalates, GMOs and triclosan? And it''s not some wimpy eco product either—the stuff really lasts. It''s available in six shades: I was sent Mambo (toasted beige that actually looks red on me), but I might scoop up Jitterbug (bright pink), Flamenco (cherry red) and Jive (coral).\r\n\r\nAnd my Josie Maran shopping list keeps growing: I''ve just heard from L., beauty editor at <em>FASHION</em>, that her new Argan Oil SPF 40 is DIVINE.', 'Editor’s pick: Josie Maran Magic Marker Lip &amp; Cheek Stain', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'editors-pick-josie-maran-magic-marker-lip-cheek-stain', '', '', '2011-09-15 16:19:10', '2011-09-15 16:19:10', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8859', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(8863, 1, '2010-05-13 09:00:41', '2010-05-13 13:00:41', 'As far as makeup goes, <strong>Giorgio Armani </strong>is just about the ultimate. The pigments! The textures! It''s no wonder that makeup artists RAVE about the foundations (one of Giorgio''s has been in every makeup artist''s kit I''ve encountered).\r\n\r\nTwo new and limited-edition goodies have now arrived that you should know about. I mentioned one of them, the<strong> Blushing Fabric Second Skin Blush</strong> (<em>$45, Holt Renfrew</em>) <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/17/new-makeup-launches-march-2010/">back in March</a> and was jumping up and down when it came in the mail. (Giorgio, I love you long time.) It is, quite simply, a triumph of texture and technology. In fact, they''re calling it a "cosmetic textile" along the same lines as a couture dress—that''s how well it glides over your skin. The woman behind it is none other than the great <strong>Linda Cantello</strong>, formerly of YSL and one of the most talented yet down-to-earth makeup artists you will ever meet (I interviewed her once as a newbie beauty ed). According to Linda, you should apply this blush in a figure eight motion from the apples of your cheeks right up to the temples, in order to help it melt in and enhance your natural glow.\r\n\r\nThe other new prod is the <strong>Face Fabric Radiance Second Skin Brightening Makeup </strong>(<em>$55, Holt Renfrew</em>), which is not quite a foundation but more of a "perfecting veil" (YSL makes one also, which may be where Linda got the idea?). It goes on very sheer, but you WILL notice the difference—suddenly, your skin will look that little bit more flawless.\r\n\r\nAct fast for these puppies, though—as I said, both are limited edition and according to Giorgio''s PR, the blush is already almost sold out!', 'Out now (but act fast!): Giorgio Armani Blushing Fabric Second Skin Blush and Face Fabric Radiance Second Skin Brightening Makeup', 'As far as makeup goes, <strong>Giorgio Armani </strong>is just about the ultimate. The pigments! The textures! It''s no wonder that makeup artists RAVE about the foundations (one of Giorgio''s has been in every makeup artist''s kit I''ve encountered).\r\n\r\nTwo new and limited-edition goodies have now arrived that you should know about.', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-but-act-fast-giorgio-armani-blushing-fabric-second-skin-blush-and-face-fabric-radiance-second-skin-brightening-makeup', '', '', '2011-09-13 01:26:39', '2011-09-13 01:26:39', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8863', 0, 'post', '', 5),
(8871, 1, '2010-05-17 08:59:07', '2010-05-17 12:59:07', 'I''m an arts and crafts type of girl myself, so I love that <strong>M.A.C</strong>''s newest collection, <strong>Prêt à Papier</strong> (<em>$14.50-27.50, <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.ca/index.tmpl?ngextredir=1" target="_blank">maccosmetics.com</a></em>) was inspired by craft paper.\r\n\r\nThis range is all about the beiges (from parchment to vellum paper) with the occasional "colour spill" of coral. LOVE.\r\n\r\nM.A.C sent me a sample of their classic <strong>Paint Pot</strong> ($20), available in this collection in two shades: Coral Crepe and Groundwork. It''s meant to be used as a cream shadow, but I''m loving the coral on cheeks too.\r\n\r\nAnd just back on the "paper" theme—when it comes to press materials, M.A.C make some of the most beautiful around. (They''re more like mini-magazines, in fact.) So I was delighted that as part of this launch they ALSO sent me a paper doll booklet with little outfits by Cynthia Rowley, Greta Constantine, Zandra Rhodes and Daniel Vosovic! It''s NOT for sale, mind you, so don''t go looking for it or I''ll be in trouble. But I have to share them with you—because who doesn''t love paper dolls? Photos after the jump. <!--more-->\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-paper-dolls-cynthia-rowley.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8874" title="mac-paper-dolls-cynthia-rowley" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-paper-dolls-cynthia-rowley.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="800" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-paper-dolls-greta-constantine.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8875" title="mac-paper-dolls-greta-constantine" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-paper-dolls-greta-constantine.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="800" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-paper-dolls-daniel-vosovic.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8876" title="mac-paper-dolls-daniel-vosovic" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-paper-dolls-daniel-vosovic.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="800" /></a>', 'Out now: M.A.C Prêt à Papier collection', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-m-a-c-pret-a-papier-collection', '', '', '2011-09-15 16:22:26', '2011-09-15 16:22:26', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8871', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(18448, 1, '2011-09-15 16:21:11', '2011-09-15 16:21:11', 'Hold that needle! <strong>Botox</strong> actually <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/11/wait-a-minute%E2%80%94botox-actually-gives-you-wrinkles/">GIVES you wrinkles</a>.\r\n\r\nI put <strong>Aldo</strong>''s new $6 nail polish to the test and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/10/product-review-aldo-nail-lacquer/">here''s how it performed</a>.\r\n\r\nGet the inside scoop on <strong>beauty blogger Henna Singh</strong>''s <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/12/babe-in-the-biz-canadian-beautys-henna-singh/">favourite products and beauty tips</a>.\r\n\r\nCommenters have <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/13/kate-hudson-is-the-new-face-of-almay/">lots to say</a> about <strong>Kate Hudson</strong> as the new face of Almay.\r\n\r\nAlthough I''ve been writing magazine stories for years about <strong>the return of lipstick</strong>, this time I really mean it—<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/13/is-it-just-me-or-is-lip-gloss-kind-of-over/">here''s why</a>.', 'Best of BeautyEditor.ca: Botox backlash, a new cheapie nail polish and the end of lip gloss', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8920-revision-4', '', '', '2011-09-15 16:21:11', '2011-09-15 16:21:11', '', 8920, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8920-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(8880, 1, '2010-05-13 15:04:36', '2010-05-13 19:04:36', 'Wow, it seems like there''s been a lot of celebrity beauty endorsement action going on lately!\r\n\r\nThe latest star to lend her mug to a beauty brand is Miss <strong>Kate Hudson</strong>, who last appeared in ads for <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/17/editors-pick-david-babaii-for-wildaid/">David Babaii for WildAid</a> (one of my favourite eco hair lines).\r\n\r\nShe''s now the global brand ambassador for <strong>Almay</strong> and not only will she appear in their advertising campaigns, she''ll also be involved in philanthropic events such as tonight''s Almay Rainforest Concert in NYC (benefits go to The Rainforest Foundation and Lady Gaga, Sting and Elton John are on the ticket!).\r\n\r\nIt''s hard to believe Kate hasn''t been snapped up by a major beauty brand already, no? I think Almay tapped her as they''re trying to play up a "natural" positioning and Kate''s a real green beauty girl. (Although Almay''s definition of natural may not match yours—they''re not about being organic, more just hypoallergenic and fragrance-free products.) But tell me what YOU think about this pairing:\r\n\r\n[polldaddy poll=3194187]', 'Kate Hudson is the new face of Almay', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'kate-hudson-is-the-new-face-of-almay', '', '', '2011-10-13 01:40:15', '2011-10-13 01:40:15', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8880', 0, 'post', '', 7),
(8887, 1, '2010-05-18 08:46:40', '2010-05-18 12:46:40', 'Back in March, I was lucky enough to meet Australian hair guru <strong>Kevin Murphy</strong> (read my <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/11/editors-pick-kevin-murphy/">tribute post</a> to his amazing eponymous line, if you missed it the first time around). And I just realized I neglected to post the wisdom he shared re: this season''s hair trends.\r\n\r\nHere''s what he told me:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Bangs are still in style.</strong> In fact, based on his advice, I got my Nicole Richie-esque fringe last month. Kevin told me to get bangs, but long, angled ones (i.e. longer at the sides). And you know what? He was right—they look great (if I don''t say so myself), and can be parted either in the middle or off to one side. Usually, I part them in the middle because...<!--more--></li>\r\n	<li><strong>The middle part is back. </strong>We''ve been seeing a lot of side parts over the past few years, but right now it''s the middle that looks the most modern. (See: <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/2010-peoples-choice-awards-diane-kruger/">Diane Kruger at the People''s Choice Awards</a>. LOVE.)</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Lock up your flat iron.</strong> You won''t need it this season, unless you''re using it to curl, not straighten. (Not sure how? Here''s a good <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/23/get-the-look-diane-kruger-hollywood-awards-gala-beverly-hills/">video tutorial</a>.) The look is about a soft curl and natural textures...</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Think fluffy and slightly flyaway. </strong>Really, it''s bedroom hair. Note: you don''t want frizz, but you don''t want too much definition either.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Dry shampoo should be your new BFF. </strong>Kevin makes a <a href="../2010/03/11/editors-pick-kevin-murphy/">good one</a>, and lately I''ve been loving <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/27/new-favourite-dry-shampoo-discovery-clean-dry-shampoo/">this one from Clean</a>. At the drugstore, you can''t go wrong with Klorane''s. Dry shampoo is really the perfect product for this season''s look, because you want hair to have a matte, almost powdery texture (Kevin''s words, not mine). Note: he doesn''t mean you should have visible white powder in your hair—just the dry texture it imparts. Make sense?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhat do you think about the hair look for summer? Does it work with your natural texture or are you itching for a side-parted, dead-straight style?', 'Kevin Murphy''s spring/summer 2010 hair trends', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'kevin-murphys-springsummer-2010-hair-trends', '', '', '2011-09-15 16:21:00', '2011-09-15 16:21:00', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8887', 0, 'post', '', 6),
(8914, 1, '2010-05-15 11:00:48', '2010-05-15 15:00:48', 'On the heels of my post last week on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/blake-lively-scarlett-johansson-and-kim-kardashian-have-all-had-some-serious-rhinoplasty/">celeb rhinoplasties</a> (and possibly butt implants, in the case of Kim Kardashian), Janine tracked down these shots of celebs before and after retouching with <strong>Photoshop</strong> (ahem... Fauxtoshop). Worth a look if you''re having a bad hair/skin/body day. [<a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/2010/05/14/f-is-for-fauxtoshop-stars-before-and-after-photo-retouching/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a>]\r\n\r\nSpeaking of Kim Kardashian: she owns the pimped-out <strong>makeup vanity </strong>of my dreams. [<a href="http://cocoandlowe.com/blog/2010/05/13/wanted-vanity-girl-hollywood-makeup-desk/" target="_blank">Coco&amp;Lowe</a>]\r\n\r\nI know I talk a lot—too much, probably—about wildly expensive makeup. But that''s not to say you can''t look equally gorgeous on a budget of, say, $50. That''s the challenge a ChickAdvisor member put forth and here''s how her <strong>makeover</strong> turned out. [<a href="http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/beauty-school-beauty-on-a-budget" target="_blank">ChickAdvisor</a>]\r\n\r\nAllie alerts us to a new website offering <strong>daily deals</strong> on spa treatments, yoga classes, haircuts and more. [<a href="http://givegoodgift.ca/?p=3681" target="_blank">Gifted</a>]\r\n\r\nPlanning on doing some <strong>outdoor entertaining</strong> this summer? Kim rounds up some fab and affordable finds from Ikea. [<a href="http://athome.kimvallee.com/2010/05/summer-entertaining-finds-at-ikea/" target="_blank">At Home with Kim Vallée</a>]', 'Style Collective weekly round-up: Celeb Fauxtoshop before-and-afters, the Rolls Royce of makeup mirrors and an under-$50 makeover', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'style-collective-weekly-round-up-celeb-fauxtoshop-before-and-afters-the-rolls-royce-of-makeup-mirrors-and-an-under-50-makeover', '', '\nhttp://imabeautygeek.com/2010/05/14/f-is-for-fauxtoshop-stars-before-and-after-photo-retouching/', '2011-10-13 01:40:09', '2011-10-13 01:40:09', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8914', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(8920, 1, '2010-05-16 15:00:11', '2010-05-16 19:00:11', 'Hold that needle! <strong>Botox</strong> actually <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/11/wait-a-minute%E2%80%94botox-actually-gives-you-wrinkles/">GIVES you wrinkles</a>.\r\n\r\nI put <strong>Aldo</strong>''s new $6 nail polish to the test and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/10/product-review-aldo-nail-lacquer/">here''s how it performed</a>.\r\n\r\nGet the inside scoop on <strong>beauty blogger Henna Singh</strong>''s <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/12/babe-in-the-biz-canadian-beautys-henna-singh/">favourite products and beauty tips</a>.\r\n\r\nCommenters have <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/13/kate-hudson-is-the-new-face-of-almay/">lots to say</a> about <strong>Kate Hudson</strong> as the new face of Almay.\r\n\r\nAlthough I''ve been writing magazine stories for years about <strong>the return of lipstick</strong>, this time I really mean it—<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/13/is-it-just-me-or-is-lip-gloss-kind-of-over/">here''s why</a>.', 'Best of BeautyEditor.ca: Botox backlash, a new cheapie nail polish and the end of lip gloss', '', 'publish', 'open', 'open', '', 'best-of-beautyeditor-ca-botox-backlash-a-new-cheapie-nail-polish-and-the-end-of-lip-gloss', '', 'http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/10/product-review-aldo-nail-lacquer/\nhttp://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/12/babe-in-the-biz-canadian-beautys-henna-singh/', '2011-10-13 01:40:02', '2011-10-13 01:40:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=8920', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(18643, 1, '2011-10-25 01:47:16', '2011-10-25 01:47:16', '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', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '7001-revision-2', '', '', '2011-10-25 01:47:16', '2011-10-25 01:47:16', '', 7001, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/10/7001-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18518, 1, '2011-10-13 01:39:29', '2011-10-13 01:39:29', '<a href="http://www.origins.com/" target="_blank">Origins</a> is celebrating Earth Month with a free concert in NYC tonight that will also be live streamed to the web! The concert will feature Grammy award winner Macy Gracy and will be hosted by <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Malin Akerman</span> Juliette Lewis.\n\nWatch it live at <a href="http://www.origins.com/liveconcert/" target="_blank">origins.com/liveconcert</a> beginning at 10 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. PST tonight.\n\nPS—don''t forget about Origins'' other Earth Month initiatives. If you visit an Origins counter on Thursday, April 22nd, you’ll  be  able to trade in any beauty or  grooming product (regardless of brand) to  receive a FREE full-size <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/www.origins.com'');" 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 onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/www.origins.com'');" 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\nPLUS! In case you haven''t heard, BeautyEditor.ca is giving away an Earth Month hair and skincare gift basket from Ojon and Origins. <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/08/win-it-a-hair-and-skincare-gift-basket-from-ojon-and-origins/">Click here to enter</a>.', 'Watch the Origins Rocks Earth Month Concert tonight!', '<a href="http://www.origins.com/" target="_blank">Origins</a> is celebrating Earth Month with a free concert in NYC tonight that will also be live streamed to the web! The concert will feature Grammy award winner Macy Gracy and will be hosted by <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Malin Akerman</span> Juliette Lewis.\n\nWatch it live at <a href="http://www.origins.com/liveconcert/" target="_blank">origins.com/liveconcert</a> beginning at 10 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. PST tonight.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '7906-revision-3', '', '', '2011-10-13 01:39:29', '2011-10-13 01:39:29', '', 7906, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/10/7906-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18513, 1, '2011-10-13 01:40:49', '2011-10-13 01:40:49', '<strong>UPDATE: Scroll down for images of the line (photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.britishbeautyblogger.com/2010/04/burberry-cosmetics.html" target="_blank">BritishBeautyBlogger</a> and <em>WWD</em>).</strong>\n\n<a href="http://www.burberry.com/" target="_blank">Burberry</a> is launching a makeup line: is this huge news or what?\n\nA little bird told me about this a while ago (and yes, I hear it IS coming to Canada).\n\nBefore, fragrances were our only Burberry beauty option—but now we can get our hands on a range of 96-strong collection of makeup items (wow!).\n\nThe range will include sheer foundation, blush, pressed powder, bronzer, liquid foundation, eye shadow, eyeliner, lip gloss, lipstick and mascara—each with the packaging etched in the signature check design. The outer packaging, like the iconic Burberry trenchcoat, will be beige.\n\nHere''s what Burberry chief creative officer Christopher Bailey had to say about the launch:\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>“It all started because I felt that, at shows and the shoots, the whole [Burberry] attitude is epitomised through the shoes, the bags, the clothes, the accessories, but then the face was the one thing I really struggled with. When we were doing make-up, I felt like we weren’t able to get the right attitude. It was either caked-on make-up or then just the wrong colours, the wrong tones, the wrong spirit for make-up. I wanted it to be this kind of effortless elegance."</em></p>\nBrit models Lily Donaldson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Nina Porter will star in a Mario Testino-shot ad campaign—all wearing trenchcoats, of course!\n\n<strong>Confirmed: it will launch in July at Holt Renfrew in Canada.</strong> Nordstrom will be the retailer in the U.S.\n\n<strong>How do you feel about Burberry? Are you excited about this launch?</strong>\n\n<strong>Here''s what it looks like:</strong>\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/burberry-makeup.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8016" title="burberry-makeup" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/burberry-makeup.png" alt="" width="600" height="360" /></a>\n</strong>', 'Coming soon: Burberry makeup!', '<strong>UPDATE: Scroll down for images of the line (photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.britishbeautyblogger.com/2010/04/burberry-cosmetics.html" target="_blank">BritishBeautyBlogger</a> and <em>WWD</em>).</strong>\n\n<a href="http://www.burberry.com/" target="_blank">Burberry</a> is launching a makeup line: is this huge news or what?\n\nA little bird told me about this a while ago (and yes, I hear it IS coming to Canada).', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8010-autosave', '', '', '2011-10-13 01:40:49', '2011-10-13 01:40:49', '', 8010, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/10/8010-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18389, 1, '2011-09-14 21:18:41', '2011-09-14 21:18:41', '<em><em><strong>UPDATE</strong>: I’ve concluded that this procedure does not work—my feeling is that any weight loss that people experience comes from the supplement, Curva (NOT the Zerona sessions themselves). To read the full series of posts on my experience, see these posts: <a href="../2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">the pre-treatment measurements and photos</a>, <a href="../2010/05/12/zerona-review-my-first-two-sessions/">my first two sessions</a>, <a href="../2010/05/17/zerona-review-my-mid-treatment-measurements/">the mid-treatment measurements</a>, <a href="../2010/05/21/zerona-review-my-post-treatment-measurements/">post-treatment measurements</a> and then <a href="../2010/06/02/zerona-review-my-final-measurements-for-now/">final measurements</a>. I then started a second round of (six) treatments, but once again did not experience any changes. <a href="../2011/07/06/so-i-went-to-muskoka-let-a-handsome-plastic-surgeon-do-liposonix-on-me-and-came-home-with-thinner-thighs-whee/">I believe that LipoSonix sounds more promising</a>.</em>\n</em>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/30/so-today-i-start-zerona%E2%80%94a-fat-burning-laser-treatment/">Like I mentioned on Friday</a>, I''m trying out <a href="http://www.myzerona.com/" target="_blank">Zerona</a>—a fat-burning laser—at Toronto''s <a href="http://www.spamedica.com/" target="_blank">SpaMedica</a>.\n\nYou guys probably have a lot of questions. In my circles, I''m finding that they fall in one of two camps: either "You''re going to strip down to a paper thong and let a laser blast away your fat—say what?" or "Tell me everything and sign me up immediately!" <!--more-->\n\nSo assuming you''re in the latter group, I thought I''d share with you a Q&amp;A I did with Dr. Stephen Mulholland, a cosmetic plastic surgeon and owner of SpaMedica. (If his name sounds familiar, <a href="http://video.citytv.com/video/detail/64086689001.000000/CityLine-Feb-3-2010-Looking-Younger-Without-The-Knife/" target="_blank">you might have seen him on CityLine</a>.)\n\nNow Dr. Mulholland doesn''t actually DO the treatments himself—they''re done by a trained medical esthetician—but as the owner of the clinic and one of the country''s leading experts, he''s DEFINITELY in the know about the latest devices for body shaping.\n\nHere''s the lowdown on what Zerona does and why he''s introduced it to his patients: <!--more-->\n\n<strong>Why did you decide to introduce Zerona in your practice? </strong>There are so many men and women who have tried every diet with limited success that it was inevitable that fat reduction technologies would be developed. First came the focal reduction technologies, or spot treatments. But Zerona causes a uniform fat loss over the full area being treated, just like in fat loss through dieting. Over 90 percent of people get a response and we can guarantee a loss of 3-9 inches. That means every woman can come down a dress size.\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ZeronaLaser.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8140" title="ZeronaLaser" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ZeronaLaser.jpg" alt="" width="372" height="587" /></a>How long has it been available in Canada? </strong>Zerona was launched in the US in June of 2009 and in Canada in December of 2009. Great feedback so far!\n\n<strong>How does the treatment work? </strong>The cold laser beam that passes over the body has a 635 nm wavelength and proprietary pulse that creates a microscopic hole in the fat cell membrane. The triglyceride (fat) leaks out and is safely processed by the lymph and digestive systems. It’s whisked out of the body. Tens of millions of cells do this—thus the loss of inches.\n\n<strong>What makes Zerona different from previous fat-dissolving treatments?</strong> There’s no pain or discomfort of any kind, no downtime, it’s generalized vs. a spot treatment—and it’s guaranteed.\n\n<strong>Who is a good candidate for Zerona? </strong>Most people will lose inches with Zerona, but I think the people who are going to be the happiest are those who carry that extra 10 or 15 pounds that they just can’t seem to lose—that extra dress size. It’s also best for someone who makes good lifestyle choices—it’s up to you to keep the fat off post-Zerona.\n\n<strong>Who should NOT have the procedure? </strong>Zerona isn’t right for someone who is pregnant, who has light sensitivity problems or who has unrealistic expectations.\n\n<strong>Where are the ideal treatment areas? Will some areas of the body have better results than others?</strong> Zerona can be used from neck to knees. It works best in areas that have what I would call “wiggly” fat.\n\n<strong>Patients need to have six treatments within two weeks—why does it need to be so often?</strong> It takes six treatments scheduled close together for Zerona to effectively open the pores. If you leave it longer than 48 hours between [sessions], the pores can close.\n\n<strong>Are there any side effects?</strong> No, just disappointment if the patient’s expectations are unrealistic.\n\n<strong>What results can most people expect and how quickly are they visible? </strong>You can expect [to lose] 3 to 9 inches over multiple areas that will very visible within the two weeks, but optimized in one month. It’s up to you to maintain the lifestyle that will keep the fat from returning. One of the very good things about Zerona is that fat cells are not damaged or removed—it’s a very gentle process. And yes, you can repeat it.\n\nStay tuned for my next post in this series—all about the pre-treatment photos, measurements... and paper panties I had to wear (no, I''m not joking). In the meantime, let me know if you''ve got a question I didn''t answer yet!\n\n<strong>UPDATE</strong>: I almost forgot to let you know the pricing. Zerona is sold in a package of six sessions along with a niacin supplement called Curva (which helps the fat flush out more effectively) for $2,999.', 'My review of Zerona: A Q&amp;A with Dr. Stephen Mulholland of SpaMedica in Toronto', '<em><em><strong>UPDATE</strong>: I’ve concluded that this procedure does not work—my feeling is that any weight loss that people experience comes from the supplement, Curva (NOT the Zerona sessions themselves). To read the full series of posts on my experience, see these posts: <a href="../2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">the pre-treatment measurements and photos</a>, <a href="../2010/05/12/zerona-review-my-first-two-sessions/">my first two sessions</a>, <a href="../2010/05/17/zerona-review-my-mid-treatment-measurements/">the mid-treatment measurements</a>, <a href="../2010/05/21/zerona-review-my-post-treatment-measurements/">post-treatment measurements</a> and then <a href="../2010/06/02/zerona-review-my-final-measurements-for-now/">final measurements</a>. I then started a second round of (six) treatments, but once again did not experience any changes. <a href="../2011/07/06/so-i-went-to-muskoka-let-a-handsome-plastic-surgeon-do-liposonix-on-me-and-came-home-with-thinner-thighs-whee/">I believe that LipoSonix sounds more promising</a>.</em>\n</em>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/30/so-today-i-start-zerona%E2%80%94a-fat-burning-laser-treatment/">Like I mentioned on Friday</a>, I''m trying out <a href="http://www.myzerona.com/" target="_blank">Zerona</a>—a fat-burning laser—at Toronto''s <a href="http://www.spamedica.com/" target="_blank">SpaMedica</a>.\n\nYou guys probably have a lot of questions. In my circles, I''m finding that they fall in one of two camps: either "You''re going to strip down to a paper thong and let a laser blast away your fat—say what?" or "Tell me everything and sign me up immediately!"', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8243-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:18:41', '2011-09-14 21:18:41', '', 8243, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8243-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(18437, 1, '2011-09-15 12:23:14', '2011-09-15 12:23:14', 'This is a simple test video.  Its an amazing video, but its just for testing.', 'Test Video Post', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'test-video-post', '', '', '2011-10-13 05:37:01', '2011-10-13 05:37:01', '', 0, 'http://two.adambaird.net/?post_type=video&#038;p=18437', 0, 'video', '', 2),
(18257, 1, '2011-09-15 16:31:06', '2011-09-15 16:31:06', 'You guys know I love all things <strong>Josie Maran</strong>, so when I heard she was making lip stains—which have <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/13/is-it-just-me-or-is-lip-gloss-kind-of-over/">recently given lip glosses the boot</a> in my makeup bag—I HAD to get my hands on one.\n\nLike the <strong>Stila </strong>one <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/14/editors-pick-stila-raspberry-crush-lip-cheek-stain/">I blogged about the other day</a>, these can be used on both lips and cheeks. The difference is that while Stila''s has a brush tip (kind of like a Touche Éclat pen), Josie''s version (<em>$25, Sephora</em>) is like a magic marker.\n\nI don''t know about you, but there''s something about painting my lips with a magic marker-like device that makes me feel like I''m rubbing chemicals on my lips. So how great is it that this one is free of parabens, suflates, synthetic fragrances, petrochemicals, phthalates, GMOs and triclosan? And it''s not some wimpy eco product either—the stuff really lasts. It''s available in six shades: I was sent Mambo (toasted beige that actually looks red on me), but I might scoop up Jitterbug (bright pink), Flamenco (cherry red) and Jive (coral).\n\nAnd my Josie Maran shopping list keeps growing: I''ve just heard from L., beauty editor at <em>FASHION</em>, that her new Argan Oil SPF 40 is DIVINE.', 'Editor’s pick: Josie Maran Magic Marker Lip &amp; Cheek Stain', '', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8859-autosave', '', '', '2011-09-15 16:31:06', '2011-09-15 16:31:06', '', 8859, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8859-autosave/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18441, 1, '2011-09-14 21:26:29', '2011-09-14 21:26:29', 'Back in March, I was lucky enough to meet Australian hair guru <strong>Kevin Murphy</strong> (read my <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/11/editors-pick-kevin-murphy/">tribute post</a> to his amazing eponymous line, if you missed it the first time around). And I just realized I neglected to post the wisdom he shared re: this season''s hair trends.\r\n\r\nHere''s what he told me:\r\n<ul>\r\n	<li><strong>Bangs are still in style.</strong> In fact, based on his advice, I got my Nicole Richie-esque fringe last month. Kevin told me to get bangs, but long, angled ones (i.e. longer at the sides). And you know what? He was right—they look great (if I don''t say so myself), and can be parted either in the middle or off to one side. Usually, I part them in the middle because...<!--more--></li>\r\n	<li><strong>The middle part is back. </strong>We''ve been seeing a lot of side parts over the past few years, but right now it''s the middle that looks the most modern. (See: <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/2010-peoples-choice-awards-diane-kruger/">Diane Kruger at the People''s Choice Awards</a>. LOVE.)</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Lock up your flat iron.</strong> You won''t need it this season, unless you''re using it to curl, not straighten. (Not sure how? Here''s a good <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/23/get-the-look-diane-kruger-hollywood-awards-gala-beverly-hills/">video tutorial</a>.) The look is about a soft curl and natural textures...</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Think fluffy and slightly flyaway. </strong>Really, it''s bedroom hair. Note: you don''t want frizz, but you don''t want too much definition either.</li>\r\n	<li><strong>Dry shampoo should be your new BFF. </strong>Kevin makes a <a href="../2010/03/11/editors-pick-kevin-murphy/">good one</a>, and lately I''ve been loving <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/27/new-favourite-dry-shampoo-discovery-clean-dry-shampoo/">this one from Clean</a>. At the drugstore, you can''t go wrong with Klorane''s. Dry shampoo is really the perfect product for this season''s look, because you want hair to have a matte, almost powdery texture (Kevin''s words, not mine). Note: he doesn''t mean you should have visible white powder in your hair—just the dry texture it imparts. Make sense?</li>\r\n</ul>\r\nWhat do you think about the hair look for summer? Does it work with your natural texture or are you itching for a side-parted, dead-straight style?', 'Kevin Murphy''s spring/summer 2010 hair trends', 'Back in March, I was lucky enough to meet Australian hair guru <strong>Kevin Murphy</strong> (read my <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/11/editors-pick-kevin-murphy/">tribute post</a> to his amazing eponymous line, if you missed it the first time around). And I just realized I neglected to post the wisdom he shared re: this season''s hair trends.\r\n\r\nHere''s what he told me:', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8887-revision-3', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:26:29', '2011-09-14 21:26:29', '', 8887, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8887-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(18261, 1, '2010-04-29 09:18:38', '2010-04-29 13:18:38', '<a href="http://www.people.com/people/" target="_blank"><em>People</em></a> magazine''s annual beauty barometer is out tomorrow, and while the usual suspects (Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry and Scarlett Johansson) are on the list, I''m more interested in the newcomers.\n\nThat would be Zoë Saldana, Sofia Vergara, Katy Perry, Amanda Seyfried, Kristen Stewart and Jessica Szohr.\n\nOh, and some kid with great hair named Justin Bieber. (Maybe you''ve heard of him?)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/justin_bieber.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8122" title="justin_bieber" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/justin_bieber.jpg" alt="" width="397" height="594" /></a>\n\nI''m going to go with Zoë and Amanda as my favourite new faces... but tell me what you think:\n\n<script src="http://static.polldaddy.com/p/3127342.js" type="text/javascript"></script>\n<noscript>\n<a href="http://answers.polldaddy.com/poll/3127342/">Who''s Your Favourite New Face in People''s 2010 "Most Beautiful" List?</a><span style="font-size:9px;"><a href="http://polldaddy.com/features-surveys/">online surveys</a></span>\n</noscript>', 'Who&#039;s your favourite new face in People&#039;s 2010 &quot;Most Beautiful&quot; list?', '<a href="http://www.people.com/people/" target="_blank"><em>People</em></a> magazine''s annual beauty barometer is out tomorrow, and while the usual suspects (Julia Roberts, Angelina Jolie, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Lopez, Halle Berry and Scarlett Johansson) are on the list, I''m more interested in the newcomers.\n\nThat would be Zoë Saldana, Sofia Vergara, Katy Perry, Amanda Seyfried, Kristen Stewart and Jessica Szohr.\n\nOh, and some kid with great hair named Justin Bieber. (Maybe you''ve heard of him?)', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8118-revision', '', '', '2010-04-29 09:18:38', '2010-04-29 13:18:38', '', 8118, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/04/8118-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18262, 1, '2010-04-27 12:46:41', '2010-04-27 16:46:41', 'I thought <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/07/this-woman-spends-47000-on-hair-extensions-makes-beauty-editors-cry/">Brandi Irwin, the woman who spends $47,000 a year on hair extensions</a>, was bad.\n<p style="text-align: left;">Now we have a mom who tells <a href="http://tyrashow.warnerbros.com/" target="_blank"><em>The Tyra Show</em></a> that she has shelled out more than $80,000 on her daughter and son''s manicures, facials and pedicures. (She says: "They love it. They can''t go without it. I  feel we''re in a time now where beauty is everything.")</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Am I and my beauty editor peers to blame for this insanity? Please say  no!</p>\nWatch the vid:\n<p style="text-align: center;"><script src="http://player.ooyala.com/player.js?deepLinkEmbedCode=Jta3JjMTrhKY8MRJ4bohrKruZJdLtgGW&amp;width=416&amp;embedCode=Jta3JjMTrhKY8MRJ4bohrKruZJdLtgGW&amp;height=234"></script></p>', 'This Mom spends $80,000 on her kids&#039; beauty treatments', 'I thought <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/07/this-woman-spends-47000-on-hair-extensions-makes-beauty-editors-cry/">Brandi Irwin, the woman who spends $47,000 a year on hair extensions</a>, was bad.\n<p style="text-align: left;">Now we have a mom who tells <a href="http://tyrashow.warnerbros.com/" target="_blank"><em>The Tyra Show</em></a> that she has shelled out more than $80,000 on her daughter and son''s manicures, facials and pedicures. (She says: "They love it. They can''t go without it. I  feel we''re in a time now where beauty is everything.")</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Am I and my beauty editor peers to blame for this insanity? Please say  no!</p>\nWatch the vid:', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8076-revision', '', '', '2010-04-27 12:46:41', '2010-04-27 16:46:41', '', 8076, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/04/8076-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18263, 1, '2010-04-23 10:19:47', '2010-04-23 14:19:47', '<strong>UPDATE: Scroll down for images of the line (photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.britishbeautyblogger.com/2010/04/burberry-cosmetics.html" target="_blank">BritishBeautyBlogger</a> and <em>WWD</em>).</strong>\n\n<a href="http://www.burberry.com/" target="_blank">Burberry</a> is launching a makeup line: is this huge news or what?\n\nA little bird told me about this a while ago (and yes, I hear it IS coming to Canada).\n\nBefore, fragrances were our only Burberry beauty option—but now we can get our hands on a range of 96-strong collection of makeup items (wow!).\n\nThe range will include sheer foundation, blush, pressed powder, bronzer,  liquid foundation,  eye shadow, eyeliner, lip gloss, lipstick and  mascara—each with the packaging etched in the signature check design. The outer packaging, like the iconic Burberry trenchcoat, will be beige.\n\nHere''s what Burberry chief creative officer Christopher Bailey had to say about the launch:\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em>“It all started because I felt that, at shows and the shoots, the  whole  [Burberry] attitude is epitomised through the shoes, the bags,  the  clothes, the accessories, but then the face was the one thing I  really  struggled with. When we were doing make-up, I felt like we  weren’t able  to get the right attitude. It was either caked-on make-up  or then just  the wrong colours, the wrong tones, the wrong spirit for  make-up. I  wanted it to be this kind of effortless elegance."</em></p>\nBrit models Lily Donaldson, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and Nina Porter will  star in a Mario Testino-shot ad campaign—all wearing trenchcoats, of  course!\n\n<strong>Confirmed: it will launch in July at Holt Renfrew in Canada.</strong> Nordstrom will be the retailer in the U.S.\n\n<strong>How do you feel about Burberry? Are you excited about this launch?</strong>\n\n<strong>Here''s what it looks like:</strong>\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/burberry-makeup.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8016" title="burberry-makeup" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/burberry-makeup.png" alt="" width="600" height="360" /></a>\n</strong>', 'Coming soon: Burberry makeup!', '<strong>UPDATE: Scroll down for images of the line (photos courtesy of <a href="http://www.britishbeautyblogger.com/2010/04/burberry-cosmetics.html" target="_blank">BritishBeautyBlogger</a> and <em>WWD</em>).</strong>\n\n<a href="http://www.burberry.com/" target="_blank">Burberry</a> is launching a makeup line: is this huge news or what?\n\nA little bird told me about this a while ago (and yes, I hear it IS coming to Canada).', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8010-revision', '', '', '2010-04-23 10:19:47', '2010-04-23 14:19:47', '', 8010, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/04/8010-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18264, 1, '2010-04-22 13:38:50', '2010-04-22 17:38:50', '<a href="http://www.esquire.com/women/women-issue/christina-hendricks-sexy-0510?click=esq_new#img" target="_blank"><em>Esquire</em></a>''s May issue is their "Women" issue—and <a href="http://www.amctv.com/originals/madmen/" target="_blank"><em>Mad Men</em></a>''s Christina Hendricks (on the cover, above) has taken top honours as the best-looking woman of all.\n\nDon''t you agree?\n\nHere she is inside:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/christina-hendricks-hot-watermelon-0510-lg.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7983" title="christina-hendricks-hot-watermelon-0510-lg" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/christina-hendricks-hot-watermelon-0510-lg.jpg" alt="" width="460" height="625" /></a><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/02-christina-hendricks-wallpaper-0909-lg.jpg"></a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/02-christina-hendricks-wallpaper-0909-lg.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7987" title="02-christina-hendricks-wallpaper-0909-lg" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/02-christina-hendricks-wallpaper-0909-lg.jpg" alt="" width="460" height="625" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/05-christina-hendricks-sexy-0909-lg.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7988" title="05-christina-hendricks-sexy-0909-lg" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/05-christina-hendricks-sexy-0909-lg.jpg" alt="" width="460" height="400" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/01-christina-hendricks-cleavage-0909-lg.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7986" title="01-christina-hendricks-cleavage-0909-lg" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/01-christina-hendricks-cleavage-0909-lg.jpg" alt="" width="460" height="625" /></a>\n\nCan you even stand these photos? So. Foxy. Not only does Christina play my favourite character on my favourite show, but she''s single-handedly redefining what it is to be beautiful these days (i.e. voluptuous and pale instead of tanned, blonde and stick-thin).\n\nTake note of a few key beauty points that we can learn from Ms. Hendricks here:\n<ol>\n	<li><strong>Clearly, she avoids the sun like the plague.</strong> Although we''ve spent decades focused solely on wrinkles, SKIN TONE is the new kid on the block. You just can''t get this kind of luminosity if you''re into sunbathing. So wear your SPF (a natural one, please) and check out products that target hyperpigmentation. (My current favourite: <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/31/how-to-treat-oily-skin-hormonal-acne-and-post-acne-marks/">Lumixyl</a>.)</li>\n	<li><strong>The HAIR.</strong> It''s a vibrant, flaming red, for sure—but it''s also tasteful and believable. (She''s naturally a dark blonde.) Don''t try to DIY to get this look, and even choose your colourist with caution. Red fades fast too, so stock up on hair products that are designed to keep your colour (look for colour-protective ones instead of hydrating ones—<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/16/how-to-do-a-side-braid-or-updo/">as I noted here</a>, too much hydration can disperse the dye molecules).</li>\n	<li><strong>The bronzey eyeshadow.</strong> If you want to make your eye colour pop, wear an eyeshadow in the opposite colour. (Remember the colour wheel?) This bronze shade perfectly compliments her blue eyes and also picks up the tones of her hair.</li>\n	<li><strong>The curls.</strong> I''m not skilled (or patient) enough to do this myself, but I''m guessing they were done with an actual curling iron instead of the flat irons that are <em>de rigueur</em> these days. How do I know? Notice that the curls are a bit tighter and start high up on the head, unlike flat iron curls, which are more loose and dropped-out. Also very important: the ends aren''t curled under (this is the key to modern-looking curls).</li>\n</ol>\nDo you love Christina Hendricks as much as I do? Honestly, even though I just went back to blonde highlights (and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/16/how-to-do-a-side-braid-or-updo/">Charles Baker Strahan</a> told me I couldn''t do red), I REALLY want her hair colour. And skin. And figure, obviously!', 'Christina Hendricks is the best-looking woman, says Esquire (and I concur)', '<a href="http://www.esquire.com/women/women-issue/christina-hendricks-sexy-0510?click=esq_new#img" target="_blank"><em>Esquire</em></a>''s May issue is their "Women" issue—and <a href="http://www.amctv.com/originals/madmen/" target="_blank"><em>Mad Men</em></a>''s Christina Hendricks (on the cover, above) has taken top honours as the best-looking woman of all.\n\nDon''t you agree?\n\nHere she is inside:', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '7981-revision', '', '', '2010-04-22 13:38:50', '2010-04-22 17:38:50', '', 7981, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/04/7981-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(18265, 1, '2010-04-19 10:08:14', '2010-04-19 14:08:14', '<a href="http://www.origins.com/" target="_blank">Origins</a> is celebrating Earth Month with a free concert in NYC tonight that will also be live streamed to the web! The concert will feature Grammy award winner Macy Gracy and will be hosted by <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Malin Akerman</span> Juliette Lewis.\n\nWatch it live at <a href="http://www.origins.com/liveconcert/" target="_blank">origins.com/liveconcert</a> beginning at 10 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. PST tonight.\n\nPS—don''t forget about Origins'' other Earth Month initiatives. If you visit an Origins counter on Thursday, April 22nd, you’ll  be  able to trade in any beauty or  grooming product (regardless of brand) to  receive a FREE full-size <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/www.origins.com'');" 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 onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/www.origins.com'');" 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\nPLUS! In case you haven''t heard, BeautyEditor.ca is giving away an Earth Month hair and skincare gift basket from Ojon and Origins. <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/08/win-it-a-hair-and-skincare-gift-basket-from-ojon-and-origins/">Click here to enter</a>.', 'Watch the Origins Rocks Earth Month Concert tonight!', '<a href="http://www.origins.com/" target="_blank">Origins</a> is celebrating Earth Month with a free concert in NYC tonight that will also be live streamed to the web! The concert will feature Grammy award winner Macy Gracy and will be hosted by <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Malin Akerman</span> Juliette Lewis.\n\nWatch it live at <a href="http://www.origins.com/liveconcert/" target="_blank">origins.com/liveconcert</a> beginning at 10 p.m. EST / 7 p.m. PST tonight.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '7906-revision', '', '', '2010-04-19 10:08:14', '2010-04-19 14:08:14', '', 7906, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/04/7906-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18266, 1, '2010-05-16 15:00:11', '2010-05-16 19:00:11', 'Hold that needle! <strong>Botox</strong> actually <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/11/wait-a-minute%E2%80%94botox-actually-gives-you-wrinkles/">GIVES you wrinkles</a>.\n\nI put <strong>Aldo</strong>''s new $6 nail polish to the test and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/10/product-review-aldo-nail-lacquer/">here''s how it performed</a>.\n\nGet the inside scoop on <strong>beauty blogger Henna Singh</strong>''s <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/12/babe-in-the-biz-canadian-beautys-henna-singh/">favourite products and beauty tips</a>.\n\nCommenters have <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/13/kate-hudson-is-the-new-face-of-almay/">lots to say</a> about <strong>Kate Hudson</strong> as the new face of Almay.\n\nAlthough I''ve been writing magazine stories for years about <strong>the return of lipstick</strong>, this time I really mean it—<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/13/is-it-just-me-or-is-lip-gloss-kind-of-over/">here''s why</a>.\n<ul></ul>', 'Best of BeautyEditor.ca: Botox backlash, a new cheapie nail polish and the end of lip gloss', 'Hold that needle! <strong>Botox</strong> actually <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/11/wait-a-minute%E2%80%94botox-actually-gives-you-wrinkles/">GIVES you wrinkles</a>.\n\nI put <strong>Aldo</strong>''s new $6 nail polish to the test and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/10/product-review-aldo-nail-lacquer/">here''s how it performed</a>.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8920-revision', '', '', '2010-05-16 15:00:11', '2010-05-16 19:00:11', '', 8920, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8920-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18267, 1, '2010-05-15 11:00:48', '2010-05-15 15:00:48', 'On the heels of my post last week on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/blake-lively-scarlett-johansson-and-kim-kardashian-have-all-had-some-serious-rhinoplasty/">celeb rhinoplasties</a> (and possibly butt implants, in the case of Kim Kardashian), Janine tracked down these shots of celebs before and after retouching with <strong>Photoshop</strong> (ahem... Fauxtoshop). Worth a look if you''re having a bad hair/skin/body day. [<a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/2010/05/14/f-is-for-fauxtoshop-stars-before-and-after-photo-retouching/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a>]\n\nSpeaking of Kim Kardashian: she owns the pimped-out <strong>makeup vanity </strong>of my dreams. [<a href="http://cocoandlowe.com/blog/2010/05/13/wanted-vanity-girl-hollywood-makeup-desk/" target="_blank">Coco&amp;Lowe</a>]\n\nI know I talk a lot—too much, probably—about wildly expensive makeup. But that''s not to say you can''t look equally gorgeous on a budget of, say, $50. That''s the challenge a ChickAdvisor member put forth and here''s how her <strong>makeover</strong> turned out. [<a href="http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/beauty-school-beauty-on-a-budget" target="_blank">ChickAdvisor</a>]\n\nAllie alerts us to a new website offering <strong>daily deals</strong> on spa treatments, yoga classes, haircuts and more. [<a href="http://givegoodgift.ca/?p=3681" target="_blank">Gifted</a>]\n\nPlanning on doing some <strong>outdoor entertaining</strong> this summer? Kim rounds up some fab and affordable finds from Ikea. [<a href="http://athome.kimvallee.com/2010/05/summer-entertaining-finds-at-ikea/" target="_blank">At Home with Kim Vallée</a>]', 'Style Collective weekly round-up: Celeb Fauxtoshop before-and-afters, the Rolls Royce of makeup mirrors and an under-$50 makeover', 'On the heels of my post last week on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/blake-lively-scarlett-johansson-and-kim-kardashian-have-all-had-some-serious-rhinoplasty/">celeb rhinoplasties</a> (and possibly butt implants, in the case of Kim Kardashian), Janine tracked down these shots of celebs before and after retouching with <strong>Photoshop</strong> (ahem... Fauxtoshop). Worth a look if you''re having a bad hair/skin/body day. [<a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/2010/05/14/f-is-for-fauxtoshop-stars-before-and-after-photo-retouching/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a>]', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8914-revision', '', '', '2010-05-15 11:00:48', '2010-05-15 15:00:48', '', 8914, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8914-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18268, 1, '2010-05-13 15:04:36', '2010-05-13 19:04:36', 'Wow, it seems like there''s been a lot of celebrity beauty endorsement action going on lately!\n\nThe latest star to lend her mug to a beauty brand is Miss <strong>Kate Hudson</strong>, who last appeared in ads for <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/17/editors-pick-david-babaii-for-wildaid/">David Babaii for WildAid</a> (one of my favourite eco hair lines).\n\nShe''s now the global brand ambassador for <strong>Almay</strong> and not only will she appear in their advertising campaigns, she''ll also be involved in philanthropic events such as tonight''s Almay Rainforest Concert in NYC (benefits go to The Rainforest Foundation and Lady Gaga, Sting and Elton John are on the ticket!).\n\nIt''s hard to believe Kate hasn''t been snapped up by a major beauty brand already, no? I think Almay tapped her as they''re trying to play up a "natural" positioning and Kate''s a real green beauty girl. (Although Almay''s definition of natural may not match yours—they''re not about being organic, more just hypoallergenic and fragrance-free products.) But tell me what YOU think about this pairing:\n\n[polldaddy poll=3194187]', 'Kate Hudson is the new face of Almay', 'Wow, it seems like there''s been a lot of celebrity beauty endorsement action going on lately!\n\nThe latest star to lend her mug to a beauty brand is Miss <strong>Kate Hudson</strong>, who last appeared in ads for <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/17/editors-pick-david-babaii-for-wildaid/">David Babaii for WildAid</a> (one of my favourite eco hair lines).', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8880-revision', '', '', '2010-05-13 15:04:36', '2010-05-13 19:04:36', '', 8880, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8880-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18269, 1, '2010-05-11 09:00:07', '2010-05-11 13:00:07', 'Sometimes it''s best to leave well enough alone—at least when it comes to your wrinkles.\n\nAccording to a piece in the <em>Journal of Cosmetic  Dermatology</em> cited in the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/beauty/article-1275841/Botox-backlash-New-evidence-reveals-miracle-jab-actually-GIVE-wrinkles.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a>, one of the least-known side effects of using lots of <strong>Botox</strong> is that it actually creates MORE wrinkles.\n\nYup. Apparently when you immobilize SOME of your facial muscles, it can cause OTHERS to come into play, making new wrinkles more prominent. Oh, the irony!\n\nThis isn''t news to most beauty industry insiders, actually. They even have a name for it. Ever heard of <strong>bunny lines</strong>?\n\nLet me present Exhibit A: Miss <strong>Nicole Kidman</strong>. See those wrinkles around the bridge of her nose when she smiles? Telltale Botox sign. (Okay, I know the fact that her forehead is as smooth as a drum also betrays her.)\n\nAnyway, some docs pre-empt the bunny effect by injecting around the nose as well as the forehead... but I''m not sure about this. A few extra jabs here and there and suddenly, you''re a complete Freeze Face.\n\nWhat do you think? Are you pro-Bo or are there enough cautionary tales out there that you''ve sworn off ever using it?\n\n<em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo: Daily Mail</span></em>\n<div id="TixyyLink"><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/beauty/article-1275841/Botox-backlash-New-evidence-reveals-miracle-jab-actually-GIVE-wrinkles.html#ixzz0nchpKq9l"></a></div>', 'Wait a minute—Botox actually GIVES you wrinkles?', 'Sometimes it''s best to leave well enough alone—at least when it comes to your wrinkles.\n\nAccording to a piece in the <em>Journal of Cosmetic  Dermatology</em> cited in the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/beauty/article-1275841/Botox-backlash-New-evidence-reveals-miracle-jab-actually-GIVE-wrinkles.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a>, one of the least-known side effects of using lots of <strong>Botox</strong> is that it actually creates MORE wrinkles.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8666-revision', '', '', '2010-05-11 09:00:07', '2010-05-11 13:00:07', '', 8666, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8666-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18270, 1, '2010-05-09 15:00:38', '2010-05-09 19:00:38', 'Last minute <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/mothers-day-2010/">Mother''s Day gift ideas</a>!\n\nGet the inside scoop on which beauty products <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/05/babe-in-the-biz-pure-simples-kristen-ma/">Pure + Simple''s Kristen  Ma</a> (a beauty expert, spa owner, author and beauty blogger) loves.\n\nMy favourite celeb beauty looks from the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/met-ball-2010/">2010 Met Ball</a>.\n\nThe latest on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">my trial of Zerona</a>, a fat-burning laser treatment.\n\nWhy this <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/04/editors-pick-hermes-voyage-dhermes/">fragrance</a> is my new favourite.\n<ul></ul>', 'Best of BeautyEditor.ca: Last minute Mother&#039;s Day gifts, beauty expert Kristen Ma and my new favourite fragrance', 'Last minute <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/mothers-day-2010/">Mother''s Day gift ideas</a>!\n\nGet the inside scoop on which beauty products <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/05/babe-in-the-biz-pure-simples-kristen-ma/">Pure + Simple''s Kristen  Ma</a> (a beauty expert, spa owner, author and beauty blogger) loves.\n\nMy favourite celeb beauty looks from the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/met-ball-2010/">2010 Met Ball</a>.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8363-revision', '', '', '2010-05-09 15:00:38', '2010-05-09 19:00:38', '', 8363, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8363-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18271, 1, '2010-05-09 11:00:25', '2010-05-09 15:00:25', 'Like I''ve been saying, <strong>Prada-esque orange, glossy lips</strong> are VERY big this season. Here''s how to get them. [<a href="http://www.imtheitgirl.com/2010/05/beauty-fridays-burnt-orange-kiss.html" target="_blank">I''m the It Girl</a>]\n\nHow  great did <strong>Rachel McAdams </strong>look in <em>Sherlock Holmes</em>? Here''s  Arianne''s take on her makeup. [<a href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2010/05/irene-adler-inspired-fotd/" target="_blank">Glitter Geek</a>]\n\nSix beauty brands you might not realize are <strong>Canadian</strong>. Check ''em out! [<a href="http://www.beautycrazed.ca/2010/05/my-six-picks-canadian-beauty-brands.html" target="_blank">Beauty Crazed</a>]\n\nThe beauty blogosphere''s been going gaga for <strong>Illamasqua makeup</strong>. You can''t buy it in Canada yet, but Michelle was lucky enough to get some goodies so we can see what all the fuss is about. [<a href="http://www.lipstickrules.com/2010/05/illamasqua-body-electrics-review.html" target="_blank">Lipstick Rules</a>]\n\n<strong>Cream blushes</strong> seem to be making a comeback. Joy reviews Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Blush. It''s paraben-free! [<a href="http://make-upjunkie.blogspot.com/2010/05/beauty-review-make-up-for-ever-hd.html" target="_blank">Makeup Junkie</a>]', 'Around the beauty blogosphere: How to get Prada lips, Rachel McAdams&#039; makeup and six beauty brands you might not know are Canadian', 'Like I''ve been saying, <strong>Prada-esque orange, glossy lips</strong> are VERY big this season. Here''s how to get them. [<a href="http://www.imtheitgirl.com/2010/05/beauty-fridays-burnt-orange-kiss.html" target="_blank">I''m  the It Girl</a>]\n\nHow  great did <strong>Rachel McAdams </strong>look in <em>Sherlock Holmes</em>? Here''s  Arianne''s take on her makeup. [<a href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2010/05/irene-adler-inspired-fotd/" target="_blank">Glitter   Geek</a>]', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8351-revision', '', '', '2010-05-09 11:00:25', '2010-05-09 15:00:25', '', 8351, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8351-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18272, 1, '2010-05-08 14:00:23', '2010-05-08 18:00:23', 'Do you apply <strong>cream blush</strong> with your fingers? Of course you do. But Janine had a Eureka moment this week involving a blush brush and yes, CREAM blush. Do try this at home. [<a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/2010/05/06/blush-brush-use-one-with-cream-blush/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a>]\n\nWho says <strong>Uggs </strong>are over? Not me! Lots of editors were buzzing  about Ugg Australia''s fashion show in Toronto earlier this week, hosted  by Jeanne Beker. Check out these event pics and new styles. [<a href="http://cocoandlowe.com/blog/2010/05/05/events-ugg-australia/" target="_blank">Coco&amp;Lowe</a>]\n\n<strong>Beehive hair</strong> is making a comeback! If you''re thinking about a DIY, here''s some inspiration from Katherine Heigl, Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé. [<a href="http://blog.chickadvisor.com/2010/05/beehive-hair-making-comeback.html" target="_blank">ChickLit</a>]\n\nAnd if you need a <strong>necklace</strong> to go with that beehive—or any updo, for that matter—this feathered number would be a gorgeous pick. [<a href="http://givegoodgift.ca/?p=3502" target="_blank">Gifted</a>]\n\n<strong>Mother''s Day</strong> is tomorrow, and besides checking out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/category/gift-guides/">my gift guide</a>, you should also take a peek at these easy-to-make, mom-friendly cocktail recipes. [<a href="http://athome.kimvallee.com/2010/05/easy-to-make-cocktail-recipes-for-mothers-day/" target="_blank">At Home with Kim Vallée</a>]\n\nFashion is having a <strong>preppy moment</strong> with boat shoes, tennis sweaters and canvas totes. [<a href="http://www.thestylehouse.ca/?p=1267" target="_blank">The Style House</a>]', 'Style Collective weekly round-up: A Eureka makeup moment, the new beehive and the return of the Ugg boot', 'Do you apply <strong>cream blush</strong> with your fingers? Of course you do. But Janine had a Eureka moment this week involving a blush brush and yes, CREAM blush. Do try this at home. [<a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/2010/05/06/blush-brush-use-one-with-cream-blush/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a>]\n\nWho says <strong>Uggs </strong>are over? Not me! Lots of editors were buzzing  about Ugg Australia''s fashion show in Toronto earlier this week, hosted  by Jeanne Beker. Check out these event pics and new styles. [<a href="http://cocoandlowe.com/blog/2010/05/05/events-ugg-australia/" target="_blank">Coco&amp;Lowe</a>]', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8318-revision', '', '', '2010-05-08 14:00:23', '2010-05-08 18:00:23', '', 8318, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8318-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18273, 1, '2010-05-18 11:16:03', '2010-05-18 15:16:03', 'You guys know I love all things <strong>Josie Maran</strong>, so when I heard she was making lip stains—which have <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/13/is-it-just-me-or-is-lip-gloss-kind-of-over/">recently given lip glosses the boot</a> in my makeup bag—I HAD to get my hands on one.\n\nLike the <strong>Stila </strong>one <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/14/editors-pick-stila-raspberry-crush-lip-cheek-stain/">I blogged about the other day</a>, these can be used on both lips and cheeks. The difference is that while Stila''s has a brush tip (kind of like a Touche Éclat pen), Josie''s version (<em>$25, Sephora</em>) is like a magic marker.\n\nI don''t know about you, but there''s something about painting my lips with a magic marker-like device that makes me feel like I''m rubbing chemicals on my lips. So how great is it that this one is free of parabens, suflates, synthetic fragrances, petrochemicals, phthalates, GMOs and triclosan? And it''s not some wimpy eco product either—the stuff really lasts. It''s available in six shades: I was sent Mambo (toasted beige that actually looks red on me), but I might scoop up Jitterbug (bright pink), Flamenco (cherry red) and Jive (coral).\n\nAnd my Josie Maran shopping list keeps growing: I''ve just heard from L., beauty editor at <em>FASHION</em>, that her new Argan Oil SPF 40 is DIVINE.', 'Editor’s pick: Josie Maran Magic Marker Lip &amp; Cheek Stain', 'You guys know I love all things <strong>Josie Maran</strong>, so when I heard she was making lip stains—which have <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/13/is-it-just-me-or-is-lip-gloss-kind-of-over/">recently given lip glosses the boot</a> in my makeup bag—I HAD to get my hands on one.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8859-revision', '', '', '2010-05-18 11:16:03', '2010-05-18 15:16:03', '', 8859, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8859-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18274, 1, '2010-05-18 08:46:40', '2010-05-18 12:46:40', 'Back in March, I was lucky enough to meet Australian hair guru <strong>Kevin Murphy</strong> (read my <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/11/editors-pick-kevin-murphy/">tribute post</a> to his amazing eponymous line, if you missed it the first time around). And I just realized I neglected to post the wisdom he shared re: this season''s hair trends.\n\nHere''s what he told me:\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Bangs are still in style.</strong> In fact, based on his advice, I got my Nicole Richie-esque fringe last month. Kevin told me to get bangs, but long, angled ones (i.e. longer at the sides). And you know what? He was right—they look great (if I don''t say so myself), and can be parted either in the middle or off to one side. Usually, I part them in the middle because...<!--more--></li>\n	<li><strong>The middle part is back. </strong>We''ve been seeing a lot of side parts over the past few years, but right now it''s the middle that looks the most modern. (See: <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/07/2010-peoples-choice-awards-diane-kruger/">Diane Kruger at the People''s Choice Awards</a>. LOVE.)</li>\n	<li><strong>Lock up your flat iron.</strong> You won''t need it this season, unless you''re using it to curl, not straighten. (Not sure how? Here''s a good <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/23/get-the-look-diane-kruger-hollywood-awards-gala-beverly-hills/">video tutorial</a>.) The look is about a soft curl and natural textures...</li>\n	<li><strong>Think fluffy and slightly flyaway. </strong>Really, it''s bedroom hair. Note: you don''t want frizz, but you don''t want too much definition either.</li>\n	<li><strong>Dry shampoo should be your new BFF. </strong>Kevin makes a <a href="../2010/03/11/editors-pick-kevin-murphy/">good one</a>, and lately I''ve been loving <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/27/new-favourite-dry-shampoo-discovery-clean-dry-shampoo/">this one from Clean</a>. At the drugstore, you can''t go wrong with Klorane''s. Dry shampoo is really the perfect product for this season''s look, because you want hair to have a matte, almost powdery texture (Kevin''s words, not mine). Note: he doesn''t mean you should have visible white powder in your hair—just the dry texture it imparts. Make sense?</li>\n</ul>\nWhat do you think about the hair look for summer? Does it work with your natural texture or are you itching for a side-parted, dead-straight style?', 'Kevin Murphy&#039;s spring/summer 2010 hair trends', 'Back in March, I was lucky enough to meet Australian hair guru <strong>Kevin Murphy</strong> (read my <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/11/editors-pick-kevin-murphy/">tribute post</a> to his amazing eponymous line, if you missed it the first time around). And I just realized I neglected to post the wisdom he shared re: this season''s hair trends.\n\nHere''s what he told me:', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8887-revision', '', '', '2010-05-18 08:46:40', '2010-05-18 12:46:40', '', 8887, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8887-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18442, 1, '2011-09-13 01:25:40', '2011-09-13 01:25:40', 'Hold that needle! <strong>Botox</strong> actually <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/11/wait-a-minute%E2%80%94botox-actually-gives-you-wrinkles/">GIVES you wrinkles</a>.\r\n\r\nI put <strong>Aldo</strong>''s new $6 nail polish to the test and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/10/product-review-aldo-nail-lacquer/">here''s how it performed</a>.\r\n\r\nGet the inside scoop on <strong>beauty blogger Henna Singh</strong>''s <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/12/babe-in-the-biz-canadian-beautys-henna-singh/">favourite products and beauty tips</a>.\r\n\r\nCommenters have <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/13/kate-hudson-is-the-new-face-of-almay/">lots to say</a> about <strong>Kate Hudson</strong> as the new face of Almay.\r\n\r\nAlthough I''ve been writing magazine stories for years about <strong>the return of lipstick</strong>, this time I really mean it—<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/13/is-it-just-me-or-is-lip-gloss-kind-of-over/">here''s why</a>.\r\n<ul></ul>', 'Best of BeautyEditor.ca: Botox backlash, a new cheapie nail polish and the end of lip gloss', 'Hold that needle! <strong>Botox</strong> actually <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/11/wait-a-minute%E2%80%94botox-actually-gives-you-wrinkles/">GIVES you wrinkles</a>.\r\n\r\nI put <strong>Aldo</strong>''s new $6 nail polish to the test and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/10/product-review-aldo-nail-lacquer/">here''s how it performed</a>.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8920-revision-3', '', '', '2011-09-13 01:25:40', '2011-09-13 01:25:40', '', 8920, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8920-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18275, 1, '2010-05-17 08:59:07', '2010-05-17 12:59:07', 'I''m an arts and crafts type of girl myself, so I love that <strong>M.A.C</strong>''s newest collection, <strong>Prêt à Papier</strong> (<em>$14.50-27.50, <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.ca/index.tmpl?ngextredir=1" target="_blank">maccosmetics.com</a></em>) was inspired by craft paper.\n\nThis range is all about the beiges (from parchment to vellum paper) with the occasional "colour spill" of coral. LOVE.\n\nM.A.C sent me a sample of their classic <strong>Paint Pot</strong> ($20), available in this collection in two shades: Coral Crepe and Groundwork. It''s meant to be used as a cream shadow, but I''m loving the coral on cheeks too.\n\nAnd just back on the "paper" theme—when it comes to press materials, M.A.C make some of the most beautiful around. (They''re more like mini-magazines, in fact.) So I was delighted that as part of this launch they ALSO sent me a paper doll booklet with little outfits by Cynthia Rowley, Greta Constantine, Zandra Rhodes and Daniel Vosovic! It''s NOT for sale, mind you, so don''t go looking for it or I''ll be in trouble. But I have to share them with you—because who doesn''t love paper dolls? Photos after the jump. <!--more-->\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-paper-dolls-cynthia-rowley.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8874" title="mac-paper-dolls-cynthia-rowley" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-paper-dolls-cynthia-rowley.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="800" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-paper-dolls-greta-constantine.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8875" title="mac-paper-dolls-greta-constantine" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-paper-dolls-greta-constantine.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="800" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-paper-dolls-daniel-vosovic.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8876" title="mac-paper-dolls-daniel-vosovic" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-paper-dolls-daniel-vosovic.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="800" /></a>', 'Out now: M.A.C Prêt à Papier collection', 'I''m an arts and crafts type of girl myself, so I love that <strong>M.A.C</strong>''s newest collection, <strong>Prêt à Papier</strong> (<em>$14.50-27.50, <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.ca/index.tmpl?ngextredir=1" target="_blank">maccosmetics.com</a></em>) was inspired by craft paper.\n\nThis range is all about the beiges (from parchment to vellum paper) with the occasional "colour spill" of coral. LOVE.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8871-revision', '', '', '2010-05-17 08:59:07', '2010-05-17 12:59:07', '', 8871, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8871-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18276, 1, '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', 'Hold that needle! <strong>Botox</strong> actually <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/11/wait-a-minute%E2%80%94botox-actually-gives-you-wrinkles/">GIVES you wrinkles</a>.\n\nI put <strong>Aldo</strong>''s new $6 nail polish to the test and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/10/product-review-aldo-nail-lacquer/">here''s how it performed</a>.\n\nGet the inside scoop on <strong>beauty blogger Henna Singh</strong>''s <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/12/babe-in-the-biz-canadian-beautys-henna-singh/">favourite products and beauty tips</a>.\n\nCommenters have <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/13/kate-hudson-is-the-new-face-of-almay/">lots to say</a> about <strong>Kate Hudson</strong> as the new face of Almay.\n\nAlthough I''ve been writing magazine stories for years about <strong>the return of lipstick</strong>, this time I really mean it—<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/13/is-it-just-me-or-is-lip-gloss-kind-of-over/">here''s why</a>.\n<ul></ul>', 'Best of BeautyEditor.ca: Botox backlash, a new cheapie nail polish and the end of lip gloss', 'Hold that needle! <strong>Botox</strong> actually <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/11/wait-a-minute%E2%80%94botox-actually-gives-you-wrinkles/">GIVES you wrinkles</a>.\n\nI put <strong>Aldo</strong>''s new $6 nail polish to the test and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/10/product-review-aldo-nail-lacquer/">here''s how it performed</a>.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8920-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '', 8920, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8920-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18443, 1, '2011-09-13 01:25:52', '2011-09-13 01:25:52', 'On the heels of my post last week on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/blake-lively-scarlett-johansson-and-kim-kardashian-have-all-had-some-serious-rhinoplasty/">celeb rhinoplasties</a> (and possibly butt implants, in the case of Kim Kardashian), Janine tracked down these shots of celebs before and after retouching with <strong>Photoshop</strong> (ahem... Fauxtoshop). Worth a look if you''re having a bad hair/skin/body day. [<a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/2010/05/14/f-is-for-fauxtoshop-stars-before-and-after-photo-retouching/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a>]\r\n\r\nSpeaking of Kim Kardashian: she owns the pimped-out <strong>makeup vanity </strong>of my dreams. [<a href="http://cocoandlowe.com/blog/2010/05/13/wanted-vanity-girl-hollywood-makeup-desk/" target="_blank">Coco&amp;Lowe</a>]\r\n\r\nI know I talk a lot—too much, probably—about wildly expensive makeup. But that''s not to say you can''t look equally gorgeous on a budget of, say, $50. That''s the challenge a ChickAdvisor member put forth and here''s how her <strong>makeover</strong> turned out. [<a href="http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/beauty-school-beauty-on-a-budget" target="_blank">ChickAdvisor</a>]\r\n\r\nAllie alerts us to a new website offering <strong>daily deals</strong> on spa treatments, yoga classes, haircuts and more. [<a href="http://givegoodgift.ca/?p=3681" target="_blank">Gifted</a>]\r\n\r\nPlanning on doing some <strong>outdoor entertaining</strong> this summer? Kim rounds up some fab and affordable finds from Ikea. [<a href="http://athome.kimvallee.com/2010/05/summer-entertaining-finds-at-ikea/" target="_blank">At Home with Kim Vallée</a>]', 'Style Collective weekly round-up: Celeb Fauxtoshop before-and-afters, the Rolls Royce of makeup mirrors and an under-$50 makeover', 'On the heels of my post last week on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/blake-lively-scarlett-johansson-and-kim-kardashian-have-all-had-some-serious-rhinoplasty/">celeb rhinoplasties</a> (and possibly butt implants, in the case of Kim Kardashian), Janine tracked down these shots of celebs before and after retouching with <strong>Photoshop</strong> (ahem... Fauxtoshop). Worth a look if you''re having a bad hair/skin/body day. [<a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/2010/05/14/f-is-for-fauxtoshop-stars-before-and-after-photo-retouching/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a>]', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8914-revision-3', '', '', '2011-09-13 01:25:52', '2011-09-13 01:25:52', '', 8914, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8914-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18277, 1, '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', 'On the heels of my post last week on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/blake-lively-scarlett-johansson-and-kim-kardashian-have-all-had-some-serious-rhinoplasty/">celeb rhinoplasties</a> (and possibly butt implants, in the case of Kim Kardashian), Janine tracked down these shots of celebs before and after retouching with <strong>Photoshop</strong> (ahem... Fauxtoshop). Worth a look if you''re having a bad hair/skin/body day. [<a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/2010/05/14/f-is-for-fauxtoshop-stars-before-and-after-photo-retouching/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a>]\n\nSpeaking of Kim Kardashian: she owns the pimped-out <strong>makeup vanity </strong>of my dreams. [<a href="http://cocoandlowe.com/blog/2010/05/13/wanted-vanity-girl-hollywood-makeup-desk/" target="_blank">Coco&amp;Lowe</a>]\n\nI know I talk a lot—too much, probably—about wildly expensive makeup. But that''s not to say you can''t look equally gorgeous on a budget of, say, $50. That''s the challenge a ChickAdvisor member put forth and here''s how her <strong>makeover</strong> turned out. [<a href="http://www.chickadvisor.com/article/beauty-school-beauty-on-a-budget" target="_blank">ChickAdvisor</a>]\n\nAllie alerts us to a new website offering <strong>daily deals</strong> on spa treatments, yoga classes, haircuts and more. [<a href="http://givegoodgift.ca/?p=3681" target="_blank">Gifted</a>]\n\nPlanning on doing some <strong>outdoor entertaining</strong> this summer? Kim rounds up some fab and affordable finds from Ikea. [<a href="http://athome.kimvallee.com/2010/05/summer-entertaining-finds-at-ikea/" target="_blank">At Home with Kim Vallée</a>]', 'Style Collective weekly round-up: Celeb Fauxtoshop before-and-afters, the Rolls Royce of makeup mirrors and an under-$50 makeover', 'On the heels of my post last week on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/blake-lively-scarlett-johansson-and-kim-kardashian-have-all-had-some-serious-rhinoplasty/">celeb rhinoplasties</a> (and possibly butt implants, in the case of Kim Kardashian), Janine tracked down these shots of celebs before and after retouching with <strong>Photoshop</strong> (ahem... Fauxtoshop). Worth a look if you''re having a bad hair/skin/body day. [<a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/2010/05/14/f-is-for-fauxtoshop-stars-before-and-after-photo-retouching/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a>]', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8914-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '', 8914, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8914-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18444, 1, '2011-09-13 01:26:04', '2011-09-13 01:26:04', 'Like I''ve been saying, lately I''m not feeling lip gloss AT ALL. But sometimes full-blown lipstick is TOO MUCH, right?\r\n\r\nSo for those times—or when it''s meltingly hot out and you need something that will stay put—it''s all about the lip stain. It''s also great stuff for makeup newbies who normally wouldn''t dream of putting lipstick—all that pigment!—on their lips. Think of it as Starter Lipstick.\r\n\r\nWhen this stain from <strong>Stila</strong> (<em>$32, <a href="http://www.stilacosmetics.com/product_detail.asp?PMID=766&amp;catID=150&amp;departID=1" target="_blank">stilacosmetics.com</a>, Murale and Beautymark</em>) showed up at my door, it immediately found a home in my handbag. It''s that perfect pinky-red shade, and what''s also great about it is that it''s not drying, as some lip stains can be.\r\n\r\nYou can also use it on your cheeks, and although you''ll have to work quickly to blend it, I highly recommend doing so, as you''ll immediately look 200% healthier and younger. Really!', 'Editor''s pick: Stila Raspberry Crush Lip &amp; Cheek Stain', 'Like I''ve been saying, lately I''m not feeling lip gloss AT ALL. But sometimes full-blown lipstick is TOO MUCH, right?\r\n\r\nSo for those times—or when it''s meltingly hot out and you need something that will stay put—it''s all about the lip stain. It''s also great stuff for makeup newbies who normally wouldn''t dream of putting lipstick—all that pigment!—on their lips. Think of it as Starter Lipstick.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8854-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-13 01:26:04', '2011-09-13 01:26:04', '', 8854, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8854-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18278, 1, '2010-05-14 18:07:30', '2010-05-14 22:07:30', 'Like I''ve been saying, lately I''m not feeling lip gloss AT ALL. But sometimes full-blown lipstick is TOO MUCH, right?\n\nSo for those times—or when it''s meltingly hot out and you need something that will stay put—it''s all about the lip stain. It''s also great stuff for makeup newbies who normally wouldn''t dream of putting lipstick—all that pigment!—on their lips. Think of it as Starter Lipstick.\n\nWhen this stain from <strong>Stila</strong> (<em>$32, <a href="http://www.stilacosmetics.com/product_detail.asp?PMID=766&amp;catID=150&amp;departID=1" target="_blank">stilacosmetics.com</a>, Murale and Beautymark</em>) showed up at my door, it immediately found a home in my handbag. It''s that perfect pinky-red shade, and what''s also great about it is that it''s not drying, as some lip stains can be.\n\nYou can also use it on your cheeks, and although you''ll have to work quickly to blend it, I highly recommend doing so, as you''ll immediately look 200% healthier and younger. Really!', 'Editor&#039;s pick: Stila Raspberry Crush Lip &amp; Cheek Stain', 'Like I''ve been saying, lately I''m not feeling lip gloss AT ALL. But sometimes full-blown lipstick is TOO MUCH, right?\n\nSo for those times—or when it''s meltingly hot out and you need something that will stay put—it''s all about the lip stain. It''s also great stuff for makeup newbies who normally wouldn''t dream of putting lipstick—all that pigment!—on their lips. Think of it as Starter Lipstick.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8854-revision', '', '', '2010-05-14 18:07:30', '2010-05-14 22:07:30', '', 8854, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8854-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18445, 1, '2011-09-13 01:26:20', '2011-09-13 01:26:20', 'Wow, it seems like there''s been a lot of celebrity beauty endorsement action going on lately!\r\n\r\nThe latest star to lend her mug to a beauty brand is Miss <strong>Kate Hudson</strong>, who last appeared in ads for <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/17/editors-pick-david-babaii-for-wildaid/">David Babaii for WildAid</a> (one of my favourite eco hair lines).\r\n\r\nShe''s now the global brand ambassador for <strong>Almay</strong> and not only will she appear in their advertising campaigns, she''ll also be involved in philanthropic events such as tonight''s Almay Rainforest Concert in NYC (benefits go to The Rainforest Foundation and Lady Gaga, Sting and Elton John are on the ticket!).\r\n\r\nIt''s hard to believe Kate hasn''t been snapped up by a major beauty brand already, no? I think Almay tapped her as they''re trying to play up a "natural" positioning and Kate''s a real green beauty girl. (Although Almay''s definition of natural may not match yours—they''re not about being organic, more just hypoallergenic and fragrance-free products.) But tell me what YOU think about this pairing:\r\n\r\n[polldaddy poll=3194187]', 'Kate Hudson is the new face of Almay', 'Wow, it seems like there''s been a lot of celebrity beauty endorsement action going on lately!\r\n\r\nThe latest star to lend her mug to a beauty brand is Miss <strong>Kate Hudson</strong>, who last appeared in ads for <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/17/editors-pick-david-babaii-for-wildaid/">David Babaii for WildAid</a> (one of my favourite eco hair lines).', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8880-revision-3', '', '', '2011-09-13 01:26:20', '2011-09-13 01:26:20', '', 8880, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8880-revision-3/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18279, 1, '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', 'Wow, it seems like there''s been a lot of celebrity beauty endorsement action going on lately!\n\nThe latest star to lend her mug to a beauty brand is Miss <strong>Kate Hudson</strong>, who last appeared in ads for <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/17/editors-pick-david-babaii-for-wildaid/">David Babaii for WildAid</a> (one of my favourite eco hair lines).\n\nShe''s now the global brand ambassador for <strong>Almay</strong> and not only will she appear in their advertising campaigns, she''ll also be involved in philanthropic events such as tonight''s Almay Rainforest Concert in NYC (benefits go to The Rainforest Foundation and Lady Gaga, Sting and Elton John are on the ticket!).\n\nIt''s hard to believe Kate hasn''t been snapped up by a major beauty brand already, no? I think Almay tapped her as they''re trying to play up a "natural" positioning and Kate''s a real green beauty girl. (Although Almay''s definition of natural may not match yours—they''re not about being organic, more just hypoallergenic and fragrance-free products.) But tell me what YOU think about this pairing:\n\n[polldaddy poll=3194187]', 'Kate Hudson is the new face of Almay', 'Wow, it seems like there''s been a lot of celebrity beauty endorsement action going on lately!\n\nThe latest star to lend her mug to a beauty brand is Miss <strong>Kate Hudson</strong>, who last appeared in ads for <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/17/editors-pick-david-babaii-for-wildaid/">David Babaii for WildAid</a> (one of my favourite eco hair lines).', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8880-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '', 8880, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8880-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18446, 1, '2011-09-13 01:25:20', '2011-09-13 01:25:20', 'I''m an arts and crafts type of girl myself, so I love that <strong>M.A.C</strong>''s newest collection, <strong>Prêt à Papier</strong> (<em>$14.50-27.50, <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.ca/index.tmpl?ngextredir=1" target="_blank">maccosmetics.com</a></em>) was inspired by craft paper.\r\n\r\nThis range is all about the beiges (from parchment to vellum paper) with the occasional "colour spill" of coral. LOVE.\r\n\r\nM.A.C sent me a sample of their classic <strong>Paint Pot</strong> ($20), available in this collection in two shades: Coral Crepe and Groundwork. It''s meant to be used as a cream shadow, but I''m loving the coral on cheeks too.\r\n\r\nAnd just back on the "paper" theme—when it comes to press materials, M.A.C make some of the most beautiful around. (They''re more like mini-magazines, in fact.) So I was delighted that as part of this launch they ALSO sent me a paper doll booklet with little outfits by Cynthia Rowley, Greta Constantine, Zandra Rhodes and Daniel Vosovic! It''s NOT for sale, mind you, so don''t go looking for it or I''ll be in trouble. But I have to share them with you—because who doesn''t love paper dolls? Photos after the jump. <!--more-->\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-paper-dolls-cynthia-rowley.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8874" title="mac-paper-dolls-cynthia-rowley" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-paper-dolls-cynthia-rowley.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="800" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-paper-dolls-greta-constantine.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8875" title="mac-paper-dolls-greta-constantine" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-paper-dolls-greta-constantine.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="800" /></a>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-paper-dolls-daniel-vosovic.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8876" title="mac-paper-dolls-daniel-vosovic" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-paper-dolls-daniel-vosovic.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="800" /></a>', 'Out now: M.A.C Prêt à Papier collection', 'I''m an arts and crafts type of girl myself, so I love that <strong>M.A.C</strong>''s newest collection, <strong>Prêt à Papier</strong> (<em>$14.50-27.50, <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.ca/index.tmpl?ngextredir=1" target="_blank">maccosmetics.com</a></em>) was inspired by craft paper.\r\n\r\nThis range is all about the beiges (from parchment to vellum paper) with the occasional "colour spill" of coral. LOVE.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8871-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-13 01:25:20', '2011-09-13 01:25:20', '', 8871, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8871-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18280, 1, '2010-05-13 13:00:24', '2010-05-13 17:00:24', 'Well not OVER, over.\n\nBut definitely falling out of the makeup rotation, no?\n\nIt''s funny—I used to joke about the annual fall lipstick story that every magazine on the planet would run (the ones I worked at included). You know it. It proclaims: "Lipstick is back!" And yet, did it ever actually catch on? No, not even with me, a beauty editor with access to all kinds of gloriously expensive lipstick options. Gloss was pretty much my go-to right from when I first got into this industry, in 2004, until, well, now.\n\nI guess it takes a while for these kinds of cultural shifts to happen, but I think change is in the air. And I don''t mean on the runways—I mean with real people. (Some signs: the fuchsia lipstick <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/08/oscars-2010-beauty-trends/">Sandra Bullock and Maggie Gyllenhaal wore at the Oscars</a>, and all the buzz surrounding <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/17/new-makeup-launches-march-2010/">Rouge Coco</a>, Chanel''s big lippie launch this spring.) Tell me if I''m wrong, but isn''t gloss starting to look a tiny bit out of date? I''m not saying I won''t still wear it, but these days I''m finding that it''s lipstick—or lip stains—that look more fresh and modern.\n\nThat overly goopy, glassy look—think <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/carrie-underwood/">Carrie Underwood</a>-style—is dead to me. (Unless it''s the highly-saturated <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/08/first-look-prada-spring-10/">Prada spring ''10 version</a>, of course.) But cast your eye back to the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/08/oscars-2010-beauty-trends/">Oscars round-up</a> I did: the gloss, if it''s there, is very understated, not super-shiny. <!--more-->\n\nIt also doesn''t hurt that there are some SERIOUSLY good formulas out this year that leave the lipsticks of yore—with their too-brown or too-shimmery pigments—in the dust. Besides my Rouge Cocos, I—along with every other beauty editor out there—am loving <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/15/sneak-peek-revlon-colorburst-lipstick/">Revlon''s new ColorBurst Lipstick</a> (out in June) for its sheer, Gucci Westman-approved shades. And I''ll be posting soon about a couple of amazing lip stains from Stila and Josie Maran that have recently landed on my desk.\n\nWhat about you—have you switched up your lips lately?\nCould you?\nWould you?', 'Is it just me or is lip gloss kind of over?', 'Well not OVER, over.\n\nBut definitely falling out of the makeup rotation, no?\n\nIt''s funny—I used to joke about the annual fall lipstick story that every magazine on the planet would run (the ones I worked at included). You know it. It proclaims: "Lipstick is back!" And yet, did it ever actually catch on? No, not even with me, a beauty editor with access to all kinds of gloriously expensive lipstick options. Gloss was pretty much my go-to right from when I first got into this industry, in 2004, until, well, now.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8109-revision', '', '', '2010-05-13 13:00:24', '2010-05-13 17:00:24', '', 8109, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8109-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18281, 1, '2010-05-13 09:00:41', '2010-05-13 13:00:41', 'As far as makeup goes, <strong>Giorgio Armani </strong>is just about the ultimate. The pigments! The textures! It''s no wonder that makeup artists RAVE about the foundations (one of Giorgio''s has been in every makeup artist''s kit I''ve encountered).\n\nTwo new and limited-edition goodies have now arrived that you should know about. I mentioned one of them, the<strong> Blushing Fabric Second Skin Blush</strong> (<em>$45, Holt Renfrew</em>) <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/03/17/new-makeup-launches-march-2010/">back in March</a> and was jumping up and down when it came in the mail. (Giorgio, I love you long time.) It is, quite simply, a triumph of texture and technology. In fact, they''re calling it a "cosmetic textile" along the same lines as a couture dress—that''s how well it glides over your skin. The woman behind it is none other than the great <strong>Linda Cantello</strong>, formerly of YSL and one of the most talented yet down-to-earth makeup artists you will ever meet (I interviewed her once as a newbie beauty ed). According to Linda, you should apply this blush in a figure eight motion from the apples of your cheeks right up to the temples, in order to help it melt in and enhance your natural glow.\n\nThe other new prod is the <strong>Face Fabric Radiance Second Skin Brightening Makeup </strong>(<em>$55, Holt Renfrew</em>), which is not quite a foundation but more of a "perfecting veil" (YSL makes one also, which may be where Linda got the idea?). It goes on very sheer, but you WILL notice the difference—suddenly, your skin will look that little bit more flawless.\n\nAct fast for these puppies, though—as I said, both are limited edition and according to Giorgio''s PR, the blush is already almost sold out!', 'Out now (but act fast!): Giorgio Armani Blushing Fabric Second Skin Blush and Face Fabric Radiance Second Skin Brightening Makeup', 'As far as makeup goes, <strong>Giorgio Armani </strong>is just about the ultimate. The pigments! The textures! It''s no wonder that makeup artists RAVE about the foundations (one of Giorgio''s has been in every makeup artist''s kit I''ve encountered).\n\nTwo new and limited-edition goodies have now arrived that you should know about.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8863-revision', '', '', '2010-05-13 09:00:41', '2010-05-13 13:00:41', '', 8863, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8863-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(18282, 1, '2010-05-12 14:37:41', '2010-05-12 18:37:41', 'Meet <strong>Henna</strong>! She''s a fellow beauty blogger—and many of you may know her already from her great site, <a href="http://canadianbeauty.com/" target="_blank">Canadian Beauty</a>. Henna''s been beauty blogging since way back in 2006, so I guess it would be an understatement to say that she''s tried a lot of products! In particular, she''s a bit of a perfume connoisseur. So read on for some of her insider picks as well as all-around beauty tips!\n\n<strong>Beauty Insider Credentials </strong>I''m a beauty insider because I''m obsessed with finding the best of everything.  It''s not just that I love beauty products and getting dressed up. I love to try the newest products out there and that''s what I''m always doing!\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/tina_fey.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8805" title="tina_fey" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/tina_fey.jpg" alt="" width="289" height="400" /></a>Beauty Icons </strong>My beauty icons include <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/kim-kardashian/">Kim Kardashian</a> (I love her glam look), <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/amanda-seyfried/">Amanda Seyfried</a> (she''s the new "it girl" and looks fresh and pulled together), <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/gwyneth-paltrow/">Gwyneth Paltrow</a> (she''s a natural beauty and a great actress) and <strong>Tina Fey</strong> (she''s got beauty and brains!).\n\n<strong>Top Beauty Products</strong> Right now I can''t live without my <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_EN/_ca/catalog/product_color.aspx?prdcode=13802y&amp;CategoryCode=AXEMakeup^F1_Complexion^F2_Com_MinPowder^F3_Com_MinPowders&amp;vname=name&amp;" target="_blank">Lancôme Ageless Minérale foundation</a>—it is so lightweight and photographs so well.  I can never live without mascara—<a href="http://www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com/_us/_en/musthaves/index/eyes-to-kill.htm" target="_blank">Armani Eyes to Kill</a> is a favourite right now. <strong><em> [Ed''s note: How great is that name?] </em></strong><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/brand_hierarchy.jhtml;jsessionid=AXYHCDHMNGIDUCV0KQRQIGQ?brandId=1073&amp;categoryId=S10501" target="_blank">Dior eyeshadow quads</a> are a must: a new one each season is ideal because they always have the latest colours and lovely formulas.  In the summer I love a good bronzer—<a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/product/mpp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT640" target="_blank">Estée Lauder''s Bronze Glow</a> is good this summer, as is <a href="http://www.lancasterus.com/" target="_blank">Lancaster''s</a>.  And I''m obsessed with perfume. These days I''m rotating between <a href="http://www.sisley-cosmetics.com/?page=produit&amp;id_produit=229&amp;type_categorie=edsi&amp;clef_categorie=3_125" target="_blank">Sisley''s Eau No. 2</a>, <a href="http://www.jomalone.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY6542&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD6516" target="_blank">Jo Malone Wild Fig and Cassis</a> and <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3062849" target="_blank">Dior''s Escale a Pondichery</a>.  I spray perfume on everything, especially when I''m travelling.\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome-ageless-minerale-foundation.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-thumbnail wp-image-8808" title="lancome-ageless-minerale-foundation" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome-ageless-minerale-foundation-150x150.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="150" /></a>Beauty Splurge</strong> Foundation—if you wear it every day, you need it to look flawless and feel good on your skin.\n\n<strong>Beauty Bargain</strong> Scrimp on basic moisturizers and cleansers.  I always go to the drugstore for things like shampoo, conditioner, face wash, body wash and lip balm.  You don''t have to spend a lot to take good care of your skin, and a lot of the drugstore brands contain active ingredients such as AHA''s and BHA''s.  I really like <a href="http://www.neutrogena.ca/en/index.asp" target="_blank">Neutrogena</a> as a brand that has everything at affordable prices. <!--more-->\n\n<strong>First Fragrance</strong> <a href="http://www.ralphlauren.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=1765200" target="_blank">Ralph Lauren Romance</a>.  I don''t love it anymore, but I still have the bottle and I can recognize it on anyone.  It''s a pretty girly perfume and whenever I wear it, it takes me back to high school.\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/sisley-eau-de-sisley-no-2-eau-de-toilette.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-8810" title="sisley-eau-de-sisley-no-2-eau-de-toilette" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/sisley-eau-de-sisley-no-2-eau-de-toilette-195x300.jpg" alt="" width="195" height="300" /></a>Current Fragrance</strong> As I said, I''m rotating between three scents.  I like the <a href="http://www.sisley-cosmetics.com/?page=produit&amp;id_produit=229&amp;type_categorie=edsi&amp;clef_categorie=3_125" target="_blank">Sisley  Eau No. 2</a> because it''s a true chypre, and so fresh.  It has amazing lasting power but really doesn''t overwhelm you because of its freshness.  Sisley only comes out with scents once in a few years, so they really control the quality of their scents and have a great batting average. I like <a href="http://www.jomalone.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY6542&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD6516" target="_blank">Jo  Malone''s Wild Fig and Cassis</a> because I actually really like fig scents.  I have a thing for them.  The great thing about the Fig and Cassis is that you mostly only smell the fig for the top and middle of the scent, and then it turns into this beautiful floral that''s so feminine and pleasant to wear. <a href="http://shop.nordstrom.com/S/3062849" target="_blank">Dior''s Escale a Pondichery</a> takes me back to a family trip to Kerala, India, that I once took. [It was the] best trip ever, so I love this scent.  It''s really light, so I spritz it all over as a body spray.\n\n<strong>Weird Beauty Habit</strong> Is dousing everything with my perfume normal?  Sometimes even my towel and bath mat get a spritz or two.  What can I say, I like things to smell good!\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chi-straightener.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-6961" title="chi-straightener" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chi-straightener-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a>Biggest Beauty Fail</strong> Well, this was an easy question.  For two years, I curled my hair with a curling iron three times a week.  It pretty much wrecked my hair, and it took another two years for it to grow back to normal.  Never again, is all I''m going to say.  These days I work with the natural texture and wave of my hair.  Yes, I have bad hair days once in a while, but I had those anyway so I don''t let it bother me too much.\n\n<strong>Beauty Pet Peeve</strong> Foundation that doesn''t match your skin colour.  Make sure that you check your foundation in different kinds of light before you commit to buying it.  This is mostly a huge problem with mineral foundations.\n\n<strong>Best Beauty Tip</strong> Oh wow, where to start?  I guess the main thing is to ask for help with different parts of your routine—ask a good hair stylist for help working with your natural hair, ask a dermatologist for skincare help and consult makeup gurus (including bloggers!) on what makeup looks good on you.  I also ask my friends what they think of my foundation because that''s the most difficult thing to get absolutely right.\n\n<strong>Beauty Blogging Advice</strong> Make sure you''re committed to working a lot without any pay.  Do this because you love it, and take some time to really work on your writing, not just your makeup technique.\n\nDon''t forget to check out Henna''s site, <a href="http://canadianbeauty.com/" target="_blank">Canadian Beauty</a>, or <a href="http://twitter.com/canadianbeauty" target="_blank">follow her on Twitter</a>!\n\nAnd since "Babe in the biz" will be a BeautyEditor.ca regular feature, let me know in the comments if there''s anyone else you''d love to see featured—or additional questions you''d like me to ask! Coming next week: one of my favourite hair and makeup artists, <a href="http://andreaclaire.onsugar.com/" target="_blank">Andrea Claire</a>!', 'Babe in the Biz: Canadian Beauty&#039;s Henna Singh', 'Meet <strong>Henna</strong>! She''s a fellow beauty blogger—and many of you may know her already from her great site, <a href="http://canadianbeauty.com/" target="_blank">Canadian Beauty</a>. Henna''s been beauty blogging since way back in 2006, so I guess it would be an understatement to say that she''s tried a lot of products! In particular, she''s a bit of a perfume connoisseur. So read on for some of her insider picks as well as all-around beauty tips!', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8801-revision', '', '', '2010-05-12 14:37:41', '2010-05-12 18:37:41', '', 8801, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8801-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18283, 1, '2010-05-12 12:41:15', '2010-05-12 16:41:15', '<em><strong>UPDATE</strong>: I’ve concluded that this procedure does not work—my feeling is that any weight loss that people experience comes from the supplement, Curva (NOT the Zerona sessions themselves). To read the full series of posts on my experience, see here: <a href="../2010/05/07/2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">a Q&amp;A with Dr. Mulholland</a>, <a href="../2010/05/07/2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">the pre-treatment measurements and photos</a>, <a href="../2010/05/07/2010/05/12/zerona-review-my-first-two-sessions/">my first two sessions</a>, <a href="../2010/05/07/2010/05/17/zerona-review-my-mid-treatment-measurements/">the mid-treatment measurements</a>, <a href="../2010/05/07/2010/05/21/zerona-review-my-post-treatment-measurements/">post-treatment measurements</a> and then <a href="../2010/05/07/2010/06/02/zerona-review-my-final-measurements-for-now/">final measurements</a>. I then started a second round of (six) treatments, but once again did not experience any changes. <a href="../2010/05/07/2011/07/06/so-i-went-to-muskoka-let-a-handsome-plastic-surgeon-do-liposonix-on-me-and-came-home-with-thinner-thighs-whee/">I believe that LipoSonix sounds more promising</a>.</em>\n\nLast week, I told you about my encounter with <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">some measuring tape and a pair of paper panties</a>. Since then, I''ve had two actual <strong>Zerona</strong> sessions—I have four more to go—so today, I''m going to tell you what those were like. <!--more-->\n\n(And if you''re just joining my Zerona fat-burning journey, find out what it''s all about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/30/so-today-i-start-zerona%E2%80%94a-fat-burning-laser-treatment/">here</a>, and then read <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">this Q&amp;A</a>.)\n\nHonestly? It''s no big deal at all. I''d heard stories of people trying out fat-reducing treatments where the spa SAID it wouldn''t hurt... but it, in fact, DID hurt—A LOT—and they emerged with welts all over the treated area. (Not to point fingers, but I <em>think </em>that happened with UltraShape.)\n\nThere''s none of that here. Trust me—with Zerona, you don''t feel a single thing.\n\nHere''s how it all goes down (with pics!): <!--more-->\n\nFirst, you''re escorted into the treatment room and told to strip down to the dreaded <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">paper thong</a> again. (By now, we''re quite well-acquainted.) You''re also given a pair of protective sunglasses to wear, which is standard for any laser treatment, since exposure to the laser light can harm your eyes.\n\nThere''s a treatment bed in the room that looks like this (although it won''t be all rumpled—it''s only like that because I took this photo after my session):\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-treatment-bed.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8788" title="zerona-treatment-bed" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-treatment-bed.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></a>\n\nOnce you''ve undressed, you lie down. I usually start on my stomach, so I can read, although it''s a bit awkward because you have to hold your arms out to the side so the machine can get at the maximum surface area. Oh, and you actually have to slip out of your bra as well. Fun fact: it penetrates paper but not clothing. So unless you''ve got a paper bra hanging around... off it goes.\n\nThen your medical esthetician comes in and wheels the machine over. It looks like this:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-device-1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8789" title="zerona-device-1" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-device-1.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-device-2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8790" title="zerona-device-2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-device-2.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></a>\n\nThe device has to be positioned so all the heads (there are four) are about six inches away from your body, all hovering around your trunk area. Once it''s in place, your esthetician leaves the room and you just lie there for 20 minutes while little red laser beams circle around your body.\n\nAfter 20 minutes passes, your esthetician comes back again to flip you over to the other side for another 20 minutes. Note: on your back, you have to be topless with your arms up, so really the only thing you can do is snooze. And yes, it''s a little weird to be lying there practically naked, but the ladies are VERY discreet. (And for people in that business, you''re just another body, right? They really don''t care about your cellulite.)\n\nAnd that''s the whole process! Again—it''s painless and you feel nothing at all. There could be worse ways to drop a few pounds, yes?\n\nMid-way through the treatments is another measuring session, so I''ll share results of that next time—hopefully I''ll get some results!\n\nAs always, drop me a line in the comments if there''s anything you''re curious about or that I haven''t covered yet and you want me to find out.', 'Zerona review: My first two sessions', '<em><strong>UPDATE</strong>: I’ve concluded that this procedure does not work—my feeling is that any weight loss that people experience comes from the supplement, Curva (NOT the Zerona sessions themselves). To read the full series of posts on my experience, see here: <a href="../2010/05/07/2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">a Q&amp;A with Dr. Mulholland</a>, <a href="../2010/05/07/2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">the pre-treatment measurements and photos</a>, <a href="../2010/05/07/2010/05/12/zerona-review-my-first-two-sessions/">my first two sessions</a>, <a href="../2010/05/07/2010/05/17/zerona-review-my-mid-treatment-measurements/">the mid-treatment measurements</a>, <a href="../2010/05/07/2010/05/21/zerona-review-my-post-treatment-measurements/">post-treatment measurements</a> and then <a href="../2010/05/07/2010/06/02/zerona-review-my-final-measurements-for-now/">final measurements</a>. I then started a second round of (six) treatments, but once again did not experience any changes. <a href="../2010/05/07/2011/07/06/so-i-went-to-muskoka-let-a-handsome-plastic-surgeon-do-liposonix-on-me-and-came-home-with-thinner-thighs-whee/">I believe that LipoSonix sounds more promising</a>.</em>\n\nLast week, I told you about my encounter with <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">some measuring tape and a pair of paper panties</a>. Since then, I''ve had two actual <strong>Zerona</strong> sessions—I have four more to go—so today, I''m going to tell you what those were like.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8781-revision', '', '', '2010-05-12 12:41:15', '2010-05-12 16:41:15', '', 8781, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8781-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18284, 1, '2010-05-11 13:00:30', '2010-05-11 17:00:30', '<strong>Katy Perry</strong> snagged the top spot in <a href="http://www.maxim.com/girls/articles/90539/2010-hot-100.html" target="_blank"><em>Maxim</em>''s Hot 100</a> list (a.k.a. "the definitive list of the world''s most beautiful women").\n\nAnd okay, I can get behind this—especially because I''d expect it to be someone blonder and more model-like (such as <strong>Brooklyn Decker</strong>, who came in at #2).\n\nIt''s nice to see that boys dig Katy''s quirky look. Fun fact: did you know she''s actually a natural blonde?\n\nKaty also bears an uncanny resemblance to <strong>Zooey Deschanel </strong>(#73), no? I love that dark hair/blue eyes combo, don''t you?\n\nIf you''re after Katy''s pin-up girl look, watch <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/16/how-to-do-pin-up-girl-makeup/">this vid</a> I did with makeup artist <strong>Paul Venoit</strong> on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/16/how-to-do-pin-up-girl-makeup/">how to do pin-up girl makeup</a>, and check out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/10/how-to-look-like-katy-perry/">these pics</a> from the set of the TV show <em>Look-A-Like</em>, where I got to witness <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/10/how-to-look-like-katy-perry/">a Katy Perry transformation</a>.\n\nFor the rest of <em>Maxim</em>''s list, see <a href="http://www.maxim.com/girls/articles/90539/2010-hot-100.html" target="_blank">here</a>.', 'Katy Perry tops Maxim&#039;s Hot 100 list', '<strong>Katy Perry</strong> snagged the top spot in <a href="http://www.maxim.com/girls/articles/90539/2010-hot-100.html" target="_blank"><em>Maxim</em>''s Hot 100</a> list (a.k.a. "the definitive list of the world''s most beautiful women").\n\nAnd okay, I can get behind this—especially because I''d expect it to be someone blonder and more model-like (such as <strong>Brooklyn Decker</strong>, who came in at #2).', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8679-revision', '', '', '2010-05-11 13:00:30', '2010-05-11 17:00:30', '', 8679, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8679-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18285, 1, '2010-05-11 11:00:17', '2010-05-11 15:00:17', 'They''re calling it The Pob.\n\nAs in a Posh bob. After all, it IS vintage Posh Spice, no?\n\nVictoria was spotted yesterday at Heathrow with her hair down and I have to say, I''m digging it. Now we know why she was wearing her hair up so much lately—she was growing it out for the big reveal.\n<pre>[polldaddy poll=3185305]</pre>\n<span style="font-size: xx-small;"><em>Photo: Sky Entertainment</em></span>', 'What do you think of Victoria Beckham&#039;s long bob?', 'They''re calling it The Pob.\n\nAs in a Posh bob. After all, it IS vintage Posh Spice, no?\n\nVictoria was spotted yesterday at Heathrow with her hair down and I have to say, I''m digging it. Now we know why she was wearing her hair up so much lately—she was growing it out for the big reveal.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8674-revision', '', '', '2010-05-11 11:00:17', '2010-05-11 15:00:17', '', 8674, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8674-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18286, 1, '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', 'Sometimes it''s best to leave well enough alone—at least when it comes to your wrinkles.\n\nAccording to a piece in the <em>Journal of Cosmetic  Dermatology</em> cited in the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/beauty/article-1275841/Botox-backlash-New-evidence-reveals-miracle-jab-actually-GIVE-wrinkles.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a>, one of the least-known side effects of using lots of <strong>Botox</strong> is that it actually creates MORE wrinkles.\n\nYup. Apparently when you immobilize SOME of your facial muscles, it can cause OTHERS to come into play, making new wrinkles more prominent. Oh, the irony!\n\nThis isn''t news to most beauty industry insiders, actually. They even have a name for it. Ever heard of <strong>bunny lines</strong>?\n\nLet me present Exhibit A: Miss <strong>Nicole Kidman</strong>. See those wrinkles around the bridge of her nose when she smiles? Telltale Botox sign. (Okay, I know the fact that her forehead is as smooth as a drum also betrays her.)\n\nAnyway, some docs pre-empt the bunny effect by injecting around the nose as well as the forehead... but I''m not sure about this. A few extra jabs here and there and suddenly, you''re a complete Freeze Face.\n\nWhat do you think? Are you pro-Bo or are there enough cautionary tales out there that you''ve sworn off ever using it?\n\n<em><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Photo: Daily Mail</span></em>\n<div id="TixyyLink"><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/beauty/article-1275841/Botox-backlash-New-evidence-reveals-miracle-jab-actually-GIVE-wrinkles.html#ixzz0nchpKq9l"></a></div>', 'Wait a minute—Botox actually GIVES you wrinkles?', 'Sometimes it''s best to leave well enough alone—at least when it comes to your wrinkles.\n\nAccording to a piece in the <em>Journal of Cosmetic  Dermatology</em> cited in the <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/beauty/article-1275841/Botox-backlash-New-evidence-reveals-miracle-jab-actually-GIVE-wrinkles.html" target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a>, one of the least-known side effects of using lots of <strong>Botox</strong> is that it actually creates MORE wrinkles.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8666-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '', 8666, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8666-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18508, 1, '2011-10-13 01:39:28', '2011-10-13 01:39:28', 'Last minute <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/mothers-day-2010/">Mother''s Day gift ideas</a>!\r\n\r\nGet the inside scoop on which beauty products <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/05/babe-in-the-biz-pure-simples-kristen-ma/">Pure + Simple''s Kristen  Ma</a> (a beauty expert, spa owner, author and beauty blogger) loves.\r\n\r\nMy favourite celeb beauty looks from the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/met-ball-2010/">2010 Met Ball</a>.\r\n\r\nThe latest on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">my trial of Zerona</a>, a fat-burning laser treatment.\r\n\r\nWhy this <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/04/editors-pick-hermes-voyage-dhermes/">fragrance</a> is my new favourite.\r\n<ul></ul>', 'Best of BeautyEditor.ca: Last minute Mother''s Day gifts, beauty expert Kristen Ma and my new favourite fragrance', 'Last minute <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/mothers-day-2010/">Mother''s Day gift ideas</a>!\r\n\r\nGet the inside scoop on which beauty products <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/05/babe-in-the-biz-pure-simples-kristen-ma/">Pure + Simple''s Kristen  Ma</a> (a beauty expert, spa owner, author and beauty blogger) loves.\r\n\r\nMy favourite celeb beauty looks from the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/met-ball-2010/">2010 Met Ball</a>.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8363-revision-4', '', '', '2011-10-13 01:39:28', '2011-10-13 01:39:28', '', 8363, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/10/8363-revision-4/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18287, 1, '2010-05-10 10:00:03', '2010-05-10 14:00:03', 'Quick update on the <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/www.aldoshoes.com'');" href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng" target="_blank">Aldo</a> polishes <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/28/coming-soon-aldo-nail-polish/" target="_blank">I blogged about the other day</a>—samples arrived in the mail shortly thereafter, so I gave ''em a test drive. And I''ve gotta say: I''m impressed!\n\nThe first thing you''ll notice is how über-bright the colours are. But even if you''re usually a pale pink kind of gal, you might surprise yourself at how much you like these shades. (I did.) I''ll probably skip the yellow (Daisy on a Date) and bright blue  (Thunderbolt Love), but <strong>I''m loving the violet </strong>(La Vie Violette, not pictured) <strong>and the various pinks</strong> (Bright Idea, Pink of Me and Mini Bikini).\n\nThe quality is also great. No issues with the brush (sorry, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/23/tried-tested-joe-fresh-nail-polish/">Joe Fresh</a>) and these seem to dry really, really fast. There''s also a clear, fast-drying base/top coat in the collection.\n\nI can confirm that they''re in stores now and are just $6 (not $6.99 as I posted earlier). Definitely a beauty bargain for summer toes (and fingers, if you dare)!', 'Product review: Aldo Nail Lacquer', 'Quick update on the <a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/www.aldoshoes.com'');" href="http://www.aldoshoes.com/ca-eng" target="_blank">Aldo</a> polishes <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/28/coming-soon-aldo-nail-polish/" target="_blank">I blogged about the other day</a>—samples arrived in the mail shortly thereafter, so I gave ''em a test drive. And I''ve gotta say: I''m impressed!', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8153-revision', '', '', '2010-05-10 10:00:03', '2010-05-10 14:00:03', '', 8153, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8153-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18288, 1, '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', 'Last minute <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/mothers-day-2010/">Mother''s Day gift ideas</a>!\n\nGet the inside scoop on which beauty products <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/05/babe-in-the-biz-pure-simples-kristen-ma/">Pure + Simple''s Kristen  Ma</a> (a beauty expert, spa owner, author and beauty blogger) loves.\n\nMy favourite celeb beauty looks from the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/met-ball-2010/">2010 Met Ball</a>.\n\nThe latest on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">my trial of Zerona</a>, a fat-burning laser treatment.\n\nWhy this <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/04/editors-pick-hermes-voyage-dhermes/">fragrance</a> is my new favourite.\n<ul></ul>', 'Best of BeautyEditor.ca: Last minute Mother&#039;s Day gifts, beauty expert Kristen Ma and my new favourite fragrance', 'Last minute <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/mothers-day-2010/">Mother''s Day gift ideas</a>!\n\nGet the inside scoop on which beauty products <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/05/babe-in-the-biz-pure-simples-kristen-ma/">Pure + Simple''s Kristen  Ma</a> (a beauty expert, spa owner, author and beauty blogger) loves.\n\nMy favourite celeb beauty looks from the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/met-ball-2010/">2010 Met Ball</a>.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8363-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '', 8363, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8363-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18289, 1, '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', 'Like I''ve been saying, <strong>Prada-esque orange, glossy lips</strong> are VERY big this season. Here''s how to get them. [<a href="http://www.imtheitgirl.com/2010/05/beauty-fridays-burnt-orange-kiss.html" target="_blank">I''m the It Girl</a>]\n\nHow  great did <strong>Rachel McAdams </strong>look in <em>Sherlock Holmes</em>? Here''s  Arianne''s take on her makeup. [<a href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2010/05/irene-adler-inspired-fotd/" target="_blank">Glitter Geek</a>]\n\nSix beauty brands you might not realize are <strong>Canadian</strong>. Check ''em out! [<a href="http://www.beautycrazed.ca/2010/05/my-six-picks-canadian-beauty-brands.html" target="_blank">Beauty Crazed</a>]\n\nThe beauty blogosphere''s been going gaga for <strong>Illamasqua makeup</strong>. You can''t buy it in Canada yet, but Michelle was lucky enough to get some goodies so we can see what all the fuss is about. [<a href="http://www.lipstickrules.com/2010/05/illamasqua-body-electrics-review.html" target="_blank">Lipstick Rules</a>]\n\n<strong>Cream blushes</strong> seem to be making a comeback. Joy reviews Make Up For Ever HD Microfinish Blush. It''s paraben-free! [<a href="http://make-upjunkie.blogspot.com/2010/05/beauty-review-make-up-for-ever-hd.html" target="_blank">Makeup Junkie</a>]', 'Around the beauty blogosphere: How to get Prada lips, Rachel McAdams&#039; makeup and six beauty brands you might not know are Canadian', 'Like I''ve been saying, <strong>Prada-esque orange, glossy lips</strong> are VERY big this season. Here''s how to get them. [<a href="http://www.imtheitgirl.com/2010/05/beauty-fridays-burnt-orange-kiss.html" target="_blank">I''m  the It Girl</a>]\n\nHow  great did <strong>Rachel McAdams </strong>look in <em>Sherlock Holmes</em>? Here''s  Arianne''s take on her makeup. [<a href="http://www.glittergeek.ca/2010/05/irene-adler-inspired-fotd/" target="_blank">Glitter   Geek</a>]', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8351-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '', 8351, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8351-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18290, 1, '2010-05-07 16:32:20', '2010-05-07 20:32:20', 'Just because we can all use a pick-me-up on a rainy Friday:\n\nI saw these pics yesterday over at <a href="http://theviesociety.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">The Vie Society</a> (a blog you MUST follow) and just had to give you a taste. (After all, GoodPlasticSurgery.com and AwfulPlasticSurgery.com are my twin obsessions.)\n\nLook closely, girls. Above, we have Blake Lively.\n\nNow Scarlett Johansson:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/scarlett-johansson-nose-job.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8313" title="scarlett-johansson-nose-job" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/scarlett-johansson-nose-job.jpg" alt="" width="459" height="315" /></a>\n\nAnd then there''s Miss Kim Kardashian—whose nose isn''t the only thing that looks a bit suspect:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kim-kardashian-nose-job.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8309" title="kim-kardashian-nose-job" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kim-kardashian-nose-job.jpg" alt="" width="480" height="356" /></a><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kim-kardashian-butt-implants.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8311" title="kim-kardashian-butt-implants" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kim-kardashian-butt-implants.jpg" alt="" width="497" height="494" /></a><a href="http://theviesociety.tumblr.com/post/576530407/and-well-i-could-go-on-for-days" target="_blank">As Vie says</a>:\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><em>Take-home message: (almost) every woman in Hollywood considered the  paragon of female beauty has been constructed… tweaked, twanked,  twooted.\n</em></strong></p>\nVisit <a href="http://theviesociety.tumblr.com/post/576530407/and-well-i-could-go-on-for-days" target="_blank">here</a>, <a href="http://theviesociety.tumblr.com/post/576531168/after-discussing-the-dress-last-night-i-gushed-to" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://theviesociety.tumblr.com/post/576530828/which-then-led-to-talks-about-kim-kardashian" target="_blank">here</a> for more pics/commentary. What do YOU think of all these surgical enhancements? Are you pro or against?', 'Blake Lively, Scarlett Johansson and Kim Kardashian have all had some serious rhinoplasty', 'Just because we can all use a pick-me-up on a rainy Friday:\n\nI saw these pics yesterday over at <a href="http://theviesociety.tumblr.com/" target="_blank">The Vie Society</a> (a blog you MUST follow) and just had to give you a taste. (After all, GoodPlasticSurgery.com and AwfulPlasticSurgery.com are my twin obsessions.)', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8307-revision', '', '', '2010-05-07 16:32:20', '2010-05-07 20:32:20', '', 8307, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8307-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18291, 1, '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', 'Do you apply <strong>cream blush</strong> with your fingers? Of course you do. But Janine had a Eureka moment this week involving a blush brush and yes, CREAM blush. Do try this at home. [<a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/2010/05/06/blush-brush-use-one-with-cream-blush/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a>]\n\nWho says <strong>Uggs </strong>are over? Not me! Lots of editors were buzzing  about Ugg Australia''s fashion show in Toronto earlier this week, hosted  by Jeanne Beker. Check out these event pics and new styles. [<a href="http://cocoandlowe.com/blog/2010/05/05/events-ugg-australia/" target="_blank">Coco&amp;Lowe</a>]\n\n<strong>Beehive hair</strong> is making a comeback! If you''re thinking about a DIY, here''s some inspiration from Katherine Heigl, Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé. [<a href="http://blog.chickadvisor.com/2010/05/beehive-hair-making-comeback.html" target="_blank">ChickLit</a>]\n\nAnd if you need a <strong>necklace</strong> to go with that beehive—or any updo, for that matter—this feathered number would be a gorgeous pick. [<a href="http://givegoodgift.ca/?p=3502" target="_blank">Gifted</a>]\n\n<strong>Mother''s Day</strong> is tomorrow, and besides checking out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/category/gift-guides/">my gift guide</a>, you should also take a peek at these easy-to-make, mom-friendly cocktail recipes. [<a href="http://athome.kimvallee.com/2010/05/easy-to-make-cocktail-recipes-for-mothers-day/" target="_blank">At Home with Kim Vallée</a>]\n\nFashion is having a <strong>preppy moment</strong> with boat shoes, tennis sweaters and canvas totes. [<a href="http://www.thestylehouse.ca/?p=1267" target="_blank">The Style House</a>]', 'Style Collective weekly round-up: A Eureka makeup moment, the new beehive and the return of the Ugg boot', 'Do you apply <strong>cream blush</strong> with your fingers? Of course you do. But Janine had a Eureka moment this week involving a blush brush and yes, CREAM blush. Do try this at home. [<a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/2010/05/06/blush-brush-use-one-with-cream-blush/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a>]\n\nWho says <strong>Uggs </strong>are over? Not me! Lots of editors were buzzing  about Ugg Australia''s fashion show in Toronto earlier this week, hosted  by Jeanne Beker. Check out these event pics and new styles. [<a href="http://cocoandlowe.com/blog/2010/05/05/events-ugg-australia/" target="_blank">Coco&amp;Lowe</a>]', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8318-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '2011-09-12 23:20:31', '', 8318, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8318-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
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(18598, 1, '2011-10-20 19:08:58', '2011-10-20 19:08:58', 'I love beauty (obviously). And I love to read (I''m a total book nerd). So, you won''t need much explanation when I say that I get super-psyched about beauty books.\r\n\r\nYep, even though beauty blogs—like this one you''re reading right here!—are amazing at providing instant intel on the latest and greatest, there''s something about the tactile experience of sitting down and cracking open a book that makes me feel all warm ''n fuzzy. I love knowing they''re there and that I can flip through their pages at any time for help. (See? Nerd.)\r\n\r\nFrom makeup how-to''s to face mask recipes to which vitamins to take for glowing skin, I''ve found it all in my growing collection. If you happen to be literary keener like me—or if you''re just looking for some new tips—here are five of my favourite reads.  <!--more-->\r\n<h2>Beauty: Pure + Simple by Kristen Ma</h2>\r\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/BeautyPureSimple.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19378" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/BeautyPureSimple.jpg" alt="Beauty: Pure and Simple" width="500" height="500" /></a></strong></p>\r\nThis book is amaze. The author is <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/kristen-ma/">Kristen Ma</a>, co-owner of the Toronto spa chain Pure + Simple (which also sells fantastic natural products like <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/07/28/reader-question-how-do-i-stop-my-sunscreen-or-any-other-skin-product-from-balling-up-and-pilling-on-my-face/">this sunscreen</a> and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2011/06/02/reader-question-if-im-supposed-to-re-apply-sunscreen-every-two-hours-eeks-how-do-i-dewit-without-mucking-up-my-makeup/">this mineral powder</a>). Michelle also profiled Kristen <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/05/babe-in-the-biz-pure-simples-kristen-ma/">here</a>. In this book, she gives us tons of useful information about Ayurveda, a 5,000-year-old Indian system of traditional medicine, and how it relates to our health and beauty. She once suffered from acne and only until she started learning about holistic treatments and addressing the underlying causes of her symptoms did she experience relief. If you want the goods on natural beauty care, this is your book!\r\n\r\n<strong>Buy it now</strong>: <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Beauty-Pure-Simple-Kristen-Ma/dp/1552788385?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1318598839&amp;sr=1-1&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=beautyeca-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641" target="_blank">$18.77 at Amazon.ca</a>\r\n<h2>Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual: For Everyone from Beginner to Pro by Bobbi Brown</h2>\r\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Bobbi-Brown-Makeup-Manual.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19376" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Bobbi-Brown-Makeup-Manual.jpg" alt="Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual" width="340" height="400" /></a></strong>\r\n\r\nI heart <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/bobbi-brown/">Bobbi Brown</a>, and this beautiful book is one of my faves because it separates info into "Basics" and "Artistry" (<em>très </em>helpful for novices like <em>moi</em>). The Basics section covers loads of info, from tools, skincare and lip tips to a 10-step guide to achieving perfect makeup. There''s also an amazing skincare glossary and a section on how to choose the right foundation and blush (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/11/22/no-offense-but-youre-probably-making-one-of-these-7-mistakes-with-your-foundation/">Eagle offenders</a> may want to pay special attention).\r\n\r\n<strong>Buy it now</strong>: <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Bobbi-Brown-Makeup-Manual-Everyone/dp/0446581356?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1318599128&amp;sr=8-2&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=beautyeca-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641" target="_blank">$16.05 at Amazon.ca</a>\r\n<h2>Organic Body Care Recipes: 175 Homemade Herbal Formulas for Glowing Skin &amp; a Vibrant Self by Stephanie Tourles</h2>\r\n<strong class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19416"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Organic-Body-Care-Recipes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19416" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Organic-Body-Care-Recipes.jpg" alt="Organic Body Care Recipes" width="320" height="341" /></a></strong>\r\n\r\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/stephanie-tourles/">Stephanie Tourles</a> is a licensed esthetician, herbalist and aromatherapist, and I''m totally obsessed with all of her fab natural recipes. Cleansers, toners, serums, body oils, bath soaks and scrubs—this book''s got it all. I received it as a Christmas present a few years ago, and since then have gone nuts whipping up my own body butters and hair rinses (and you know I love me some <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2011/08/23/ever-made-your-own-face-mask-whip-up-these-budget-friendly-beauty-treatments-to-get-glowing-the-natural-way-no-birkenstocks-required/">DIY face masks</a>).\r\n\r\n<strong>Buy it now</strong>: <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Organic-Body-Care-Recipes-Homemade/dp/1580176763?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1318599315&amp;sr=1-1&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=beautyeca-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641" target="_blank">$16.57 at Amazon.ca</a>\r\n<h2>Best in Beauty: An Ultimate Guide to Makeup and Skincare Techniques, Tools and Products by Riku Campo</h2>\r\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Best-in-Beauty.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19396" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Best-in-Beauty.jpg" alt="Best in Beauty" width="375" height="500" /></a></strong><strong></strong>\r\n\r\nThis book came out last summer and I simply couldn''t resist it. The cover drew me in and the gorgeous layout and photography inside got me hooked. <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/riku-campo/">Riku Campo</a> is an international makeup artist and hairstylist and divulges all the best makeup, techniques and tools—plus, he shares a fab hangover cure to keep you looking fresh the morning after (not that you or I would ever need such a thing).\r\n\r\n<strong>Buy it now</strong>: <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Best-Beauty-Ultimate-Skincare-Techniques/dp/1439148252?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1318605870&amp;sr=8-2&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=beautyeca-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641" target="_blank">$21.41 at Amazon.ca</a>\r\n<h2>Eat, Drink and Be Gorgeous: A Nutritionist''s Guide to Living Well While Living it Up by Esther Blum</h2>\r\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Eat-Dink-and-Be-Gorgeous.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-19397" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Eat-Dink-and-Be-Gorgeous.jpg" alt="Eat, Drink, and Be Gorgeous" width="460" height="460" /></a></strong>\r\n\r\nOMG. Who doesn''t want to "live well while living it up?!" I have so many bookmarks and dog-eared pages in this book, from sections on "eating gorgeous" to "drinking gorgeous" (for example, instead of a Cosmo, try a Pomegranate martini). There are also chapters devoted to banishing PMS and low energy, including an awesome Q&amp;A section. This little book is indispensable!\r\n\r\n<strong>Buy it now</strong>: <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Eat-Drink-Be-Gorgeous-Nutritionists/dp/0811855406?s=books&amp;ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1318606065&amp;sr=1-1&amp;_encoding=UTF8&amp;tag=beautyeca-20&amp;linkCode=ur2&amp;camp=15121&amp;creative=330641" target="_blank">$15.64 at Amazon.ca</a>\r\n\r\n<strong><em>Elizabeth Oborne is a Vancouver-based writer and holistic nutritionist. 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(18354, 1, '2010-05-07 11:02:55', '2010-05-07 15:02:55', '<p style="text-align: left;">Usually, I''m not one to go for gift set-type things, but I''m making an exception for this one from Givenchy. Because how cute is the clutch it comes with? Love those studs—nicely done, Givenchy.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">It comes with a 50 mL fragrance and 100 mL body lotion, and is available in three scents: Very Irresistible Givenchy, Ange ou Demon and Ange ou Demon Le Secret.</p>\nFrom $87; at Bay stores across Canada.', 'Mother&#039;s Day gift idea: Givenchy Clutch and Fragrance Set', '<p style="text-align: left;">Usually, I''m not one to go for gift set-type things, but I''m making an exception for this one from Givenchy. Because how cute is the clutch it comes with? Love those studs—nicely done, Givenchy.</p>', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8286-revision', '', '', '2010-05-07 11:02:55', '2010-05-07 15:02:55', '', 8286, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8286-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
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(18355, 1, '2010-05-07 10:39:02', '2010-05-07 14:39:02', 'If you have a cool mom—or at least one that likes to think she is—then there''s probably no better beauty gift than this new, limited-edition scent from <a href="http://www.prada.com/fragrances" target="_blank">Prada</a>.\n\nAnd not just because of the packaging, which, like ALL things Prada, is impossibly stylish.\n\nIt''s what''s inside that counts, right? So I think she''ll be pleased with this juice—it''s pretty, but it''s definitely not your standard designer floral.\n\n<em>Tubereuse</em> is French for tuberose, so obviously that''s the main note, but there''s also lots of citrus (blood orange) and greenery (vetiver) in here. They sort of tone down the tuberose so it doesn''t hit you over the head as some tuberose scents tend to do. The effect is more subtly feminine and very fresh. Check out <a href="http://canadianbeauty.com/prada-infusion-de-tuberose/" target="_blank">this review</a> at Canadian Beauty for more.\n\n<em>From $90; at Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.</em>', 'Mother&#039;s Day gift idea: Prada Infusion de Tubereuse', 'If you have a cool mom—or at least one that likes to think she is—then there''s probably no better beauty gift than this new, limited-edition scent from <a href="http://www.prada.com/fragrances" target="_blank">Prada</a>.\n\nAnd not just because of the packaging, which, like ALL things Prada, is impossibly stylish.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8278-revision', '', '', '2010-05-07 10:39:02', '2010-05-07 14:39:02', '', 8278, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8278-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18356, 1, '2010-05-06 12:32:46', '2010-05-06 16:32:46', 'Everyone may be talking about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/23/coming-soon-burberry-makeup/">Burberry''s new makeup line</a> (out in July at Holt Renfrew), but they''ve also got some fragrance news: <a href="http://us.burberry.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4052420" target="_blank">Burberry Sport for Women</a>.\n\nFirst and foremost, this is a FRESH fragrance (it does have the word "Sport" in the title, after all).\n\nBurberry chief creative officer Christopher Bailey wanted it "to feel fresh and clean... to evoke memories of being by the sea and reflect a real sense of nature and the outdoors."\n\nIn other words: perfect if your mom is the outdoorsy type. (Well, outdoorsy only to the point where she still wears perfume, obviously.)\n\nNotes include mandarin, sea salt, magnolia, honeysuckle, musk, cedar wood and my favourite—solar notes.\n\n<em>From $72; at The Bay, Sears, Sephora, Holt Renfrew, Ogilvy and Murale stores across Canada.</em>', 'Mother&#039;s Day gift idea: Burberry Sport for Women', 'Everyone may be talking about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/23/coming-soon-burberry-makeup/">Burberry''s new makeup line</a> (out in July at Holt Renfrew), but they''ve also got some fragrance news: <a href="http://us.burberry.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4052420" target="_blank">Burberry Sport for Women</a>.\n\nFirst and foremost, this is a FRESH fragrance (it does have the word "Sport" in the title, after all).', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8264-revision', '', '', '2010-05-06 12:32:46', '2010-05-06 16:32:46', '', 8264, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8264-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18357, 1, '2010-05-06 12:00:00', '2010-05-06 16:00:00', '<a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/catalog/subcategory.aspx?CategoryCode=AXEFragrance^F1_TresorInLove&amp;" target="_blank">Lancôme Trésor in Love</a> is the younger, fresher version of its big sister <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_EN/_ca/catalog/subcategory.aspx?CategoryCode=AXEFragrance^F1_Tresor&amp;" target="_blank">Trésor</a> (for which <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/03/new-celeb-faces-taylor-swift-for-covergirl-and-penelope-cruz-for-lancome-tresor/">Penélope Cruz is the new face</a>).\n\nI know they''re supposedly going after a younger market, but if your mom ever wore Trésor (one of the big perfume classics), she''ll probably like this too.\n\nIt''s definitely on the fruity-floral side, much more so than the original. The notes include jasmine, Turkish rose, musk, cedar, pear, nectarine, bergamot, violet and pink peppercorn.\n<p style="text-align: left;">I love the packaging—the bottle is adorned with a black satin rosette.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Here''s the French TV commercial—Elettra Wiedemann, daughter of Isabella Rosellini, is the face:</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/CPzjD6HBZnI&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="340" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CPzjD6HBZnI&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>\n\n<em>From $58; at Lancôme counters across Canada and lancome.ca.</em>', 'Mother&#039;s Day gift idea: Lancôme Trésor in Love', '<a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/catalog/subcategory.aspx?CategoryCode=AXEFragrance^F1_TresorInLove&amp;" target="_blank">Lancôme Trésor in Love</a> is the younger, fresher version of its big sister <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_EN/_ca/catalog/subcategory.aspx?CategoryCode=AXEFragrance^F1_Tresor&amp;" target="_blank">Trésor</a> (for which <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/03/new-celeb-faces-taylor-swift-for-covergirl-and-penelope-cruz-for-lancome-tresor/">Penélope Cruz is the new face</a>).\n\nI know they''re supposedly going after a younger market, but if your mom ever wore Trésor (one of the big perfume classics), she''ll probably like this too.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8259-revision', '', '', '2010-05-06 12:00:00', '2010-05-06 16:00:00', '', 8259, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8259-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18358, 1, '2010-05-06 09:34:55', '2010-05-06 13:34:55', 'If mom (or you!) likes light, not-too-complicated—but still chic—fragrances, <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/guerlain/index.jspz" target="_blank">Guerlain</a>''s <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/int/en/base.html#/en/home-parfum/catalogue-parfums/women-fragrances/parfum-aqua-allegoria-page-gamme/" target="_blank">Aqua Allegoria range</a> is worth getting acquainted with.\n\nThey''re great for summer, and every year they add something new to the stable.\n\nThis time, it''s <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/int/en/base.html#/en/home-parfum/catalogue-parfums/women-fragrances/parfum-aqua-allegoria-page-gamme/aqua-allegoria-flora-nymph-a.html" target="_blank">Flora Nymphea</a>, which is focused on three notes: lilac, orange blossom and honey. Yum!\n\nThe other Aqua Allegoria offerings, though not new, will also wow you—did I ever love them when I smelled these at the press preview way back in January!\n\nThere''s Pamplelune (grapefruit and bergamot), Herba Fresca (grass and green tea), Mandarine Basilic (mandarin and basil) and Tiaré Mimosa (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/03/summer-scent-guerlain-aqua-allegoria-tiare-mimosa/">which I sang the praises of last year</a>). All delicious—trust me.\n\n<em>$58; at Guerlain boutiques and Sephora stores across Canada.</em>', 'Mother&#039;s Day gift idea: Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nymphea', 'If mom (or you!) likes light, not-too-complicated—but still chic—fragrances, <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/guerlain/index.jspz" target="_blank">Guerlain</a>''s <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/int/en/base.html#/en/home-parfum/catalogue-parfums/women-fragrances/parfum-aqua-allegoria-page-gamme/" target="_blank">Aqua Allegoria range</a> is worth getting acquainted with.\n\nThey''re great for summer, and every year they add something new to the stable.\n\nThis time, it''s <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/int/en/base.html#/en/home-parfum/catalogue-parfums/women-fragrances/parfum-aqua-allegoria-page-gamme/aqua-allegoria-flora-nymph-a.html" target="_blank">Flora Nymphea</a>, which is focused on three notes: lilac, orange blossom and honey. Yum!', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8274-revision', '', '', '2010-05-06 09:34:55', '2010-05-06 13:34:55', '', 8274, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8274-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18359, 1, '2010-05-05 16:36:13', '2010-05-05 20:36:13', 'You and your mom might have to fight over this one.\n\nIt''s a very chic little palette containing a vial of <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P110113" target="_blank">For Her</a> eau de parfum (one of MY mom''s faves) along with a pale pink blush and lip balm.\n\nClever, right? Because despite all the random stuff I carry around with me in my bag—it''s a hazard of the job, I swear—probably 90 percent of the time all I use are the lip balm, blush and perfume.\n\n<a href="http://www.narcisorodriguez.com/" target="_blank">Narciso Rodriguez</a>, you are so smart, you. Get this fast though—it''s limited edition.\n\n<em>$110; available for a limited time exclusively at Holt Renfrew.</em>', 'Mother&#039;s Day gift idea: Narciso Rodriguez For Her Perfume and Beauty Palette', 'You and your mom might have to fight over this one.\n\nIt''s a very chic little palette containing a vial of <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P110113" target="_blank">For Her</a> eau de parfum (one of MY mom''s faves) along with a pale pink blush and lip balm.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8270-revision', '', '', '2010-05-05 16:36:13', '2010-05-05 20:36:13', '', 8270, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8270-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18360, 1, '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '<em><strong>UPDATE</strong>: I’ve concluded that this procedure does not work—my feeling is that any weight loss that people experience comes from the supplement, Curva (NOT the Zerona sessions themselves). To read the full series of posts on my experience, see here: <a href="../2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">a Q&amp;A with Dr. Mulholland</a>, <a href="../2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">the pre-treatment measurements and photos</a>, <a href="../2010/05/12/zerona-review-my-first-two-sessions/">my first two sessions</a>, <a href="../2010/05/17/zerona-review-my-mid-treatment-measurements/">the mid-treatment measurements</a>, <a href="../2010/05/21/zerona-review-my-post-treatment-measurements/">post-treatment measurements</a> and then <a href="../2010/06/02/zerona-review-my-final-measurements-for-now/">final measurements</a>. I then started a second round of (six) treatments, but once again did not experience any changes. <a href="../2011/07/06/so-i-went-to-muskoka-let-a-handsome-plastic-surgeon-do-liposonix-on-me-and-came-home-with-thinner-thighs-whee/">I believe that LipoSonix sounds more promising</a>.</em>\n\nLet''s get this out of the way first. My first appointment for <a href="http://www.myzerona.com/" target="_blank">Zerona</a>—the series of fat-burning laser treatments I''m trialling at <a href="http://www.spamedica.com/" target="_blank">SpaMedica</a> in Toronto (if you''re just joining us, read more about it <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/30/so-today-i-start-zerona%E2%80%94a-fat-burning-laser-treatment/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/" target="_blank">here</a>)—involved a pair of these. <!--more-->\n\nOh yes. And let''s not even TALK about where I got that photo. (Apparently there are sites out there that AUCTION THEM OFF. Unused, I hope. God, people are weird.)\n\nAnyway, don''t let that scare you off. The reason you need to wear them is so that you can get before and after photos taken—a process which is, I''ll admit, not all that pleasant, but necessary nonetheless.\n\nBefore that even happens though, you get a more detailed explanation of what the treatments are all about. (At SpaMedica, this is with Tracey Beaudry, director of operations. She tries a lot of this stuff herself, so she can tell you honestly about what the treatment actually involves and feels like.)\n\nHere are a few interesting tidbits that Tracey shared with me:\n<ul>\n	<li>Like Dr. Muholland mentioned the other day, <strong>Zerona is for all-over fat loss—not spot treating</strong>. If you''re more concerned about one particular area of fat, like your belly, you''d be better off going with something like <a href="http://www.velashape.com/" target="_blank">VelaShape</a>, which is more targeted (but also more painful—Zerona isn''t supposed to hurt at all).</li>\n	<li><strong>You''ll lose PURE FAT.</strong> Sounds good, right? Most people, when they lose weight, will initially lose water. With Zerona, we''re talking about losing three to four pounds of fat only. Hurray!</li>\n	<li>For best results, <strong>you should take a supplement called Curva</strong>, which helps the fat flush itself out of your system. (It''s basically a high dose of niacin, which is totally safe, but may cause a bit of flushing for a few minutes after you take it—just FYI.) Curva is included in the treatment package, so they''ll give you a bottle at your first appointment, and you should start taking it about a week before your treatments start. Note: Curva is optional—it''s got fish oil in it so it''s not suitable for vegans.</li>\n	<li>During the two-week treatment period, you also need to <strong>avoid alcohol and fatty foods (sorry) and drink eight glasses of water a day</strong>. Also try to get regular exercise—at least two 30-minute sessions per week.</li>\n	<li><strong>Each treatment session is 40 minutes</strong>: 20 minutes on your front and 20 minutes on your back. You can talk on the phone, work on your laptop, read or just relax during the sessions. SpaMedica recommends maintenance sessions of Zerona twice a year.</li>\n</ul>\nAfter I got the rundown,  it was time for photos—and the dreaded thong! I had to don it in this room:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-treatment-room.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-8251" title="zerona-treatment-room" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zerona-treatment-room.jpg" alt="" width="600" height="450" /></a>\n\nAnd that''s where they take photographs of you wearing it (just showing your body from neck to knees). I won''t lie—it''s pretty traumatic, although it''s just you and the medical esthetician in the room, and she''s very discreet. But they''ve gotta do it—they take photos at the beginning and then when you finish all the treatments—so you can see the difference.\n\nAfter that, you get your measurements taken VERY thoroughly from neck to knees. Also a bit ego-crushing, but they do this at the start, mid-way through and at the end.\n\nSo next week I start the actual fat-burning. Stay tuned for the play by play!', 'My review of Zerona: The pre-treatment photos, measurements... and paper panties!', '<em><strong>UPDATE</strong>: I’ve concluded that this procedure does not work—my feeling is that any weight loss that people experience comes from the supplement, Curva (NOT the Zerona sessions themselves). To read the full series of posts on my experience, see here: <a href="../2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">a Q&amp;A with Dr. Mulholland</a>, <a href="../2010/05/07/my-review-of-zerona-the-pre-treatment-photos-measurements-and-paper-panties/">the pre-treatment measurements and photos</a>, <a href="../2010/05/12/zerona-review-my-first-two-sessions/">my first two sessions</a>, <a href="../2010/05/17/zerona-review-my-mid-treatment-measurements/">the mid-treatment measurements</a>, <a href="../2010/05/21/zerona-review-my-post-treatment-measurements/">post-treatment measurements</a> and then <a href="../2010/06/02/zerona-review-my-final-measurements-for-now/">final measurements</a>. I then started a second round of (six) treatments, but once again did not experience any changes. <a href="../2011/07/06/so-i-went-to-muskoka-let-a-handsome-plastic-surgeon-do-liposonix-on-me-and-came-home-with-thinner-thighs-whee/">I believe that LipoSonix sounds more promising</a>.</em>\n\nLet''s get this out of the way first. My first appointment for <a href="http://www.myzerona.com/" target="_blank">Zerona</a>—the series of fat-burning laser treatments I''m trialling at <a href="http://www.spamedica.com/" target="_blank">SpaMedica</a> in Toronto (if you''re just joining us, read more about it <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/30/so-today-i-start-zerona%E2%80%94a-fat-burning-laser-treatment/" target="_blank">here</a> and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/" target="_blank">here</a>)—involved a pair of these.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8239-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '', 8239, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8239-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18361, 1, '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '<p style="text-align: left;">Usually, I''m not one to go for gift set-type things, but I''m making an exception for this one from Givenchy. Because how cute is the clutch it comes with? Love those studs—nicely done, Givenchy.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">It comes with a 50 mL fragrance and 100 mL body lotion, and is available in three scents: Very Irresistible Givenchy, Ange ou Demon and Ange ou Demon Le Secret.</p>\nFrom $87; at Bay stores across Canada.', 'Mother&#039;s Day gift idea: Givenchy Clutch and Fragrance Set', '<p style="text-align: left;">Usually, I''m not one to go for gift set-type things, but I''m making an exception for this one from Givenchy. Because how cute is the clutch it comes with? Love those studs—nicely done, Givenchy.</p>', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8286-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '', 8286, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8286-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18362, 1, '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', 'If you have a cool mom—or at least one that likes to think she is—then there''s probably no better beauty gift than this new, limited-edition scent from <a href="http://www.prada.com/fragrances" target="_blank">Prada</a>.\n\nAnd not just because of the packaging, which, like ALL things Prada, is impossibly stylish.\n\nIt''s what''s inside that counts, right? So I think she''ll be pleased with this juice—it''s pretty, but it''s definitely not your standard designer floral.\n\n<em>Tubereuse</em> is French for tuberose, so obviously that''s the main note, but there''s also lots of citrus (blood orange) and greenery (vetiver) in here. They sort of tone down the tuberose so it doesn''t hit you over the head as some tuberose scents tend to do. The effect is more subtly feminine and very fresh. Check out <a href="http://canadianbeauty.com/prada-infusion-de-tuberose/" target="_blank">this review</a> at Canadian Beauty for more.\n\n<em>From $90; at Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.</em>', 'Mother&#039;s Day gift idea: Prada Infusion de Tubereuse', 'If you have a cool mom—or at least one that likes to think she is—then there''s probably no better beauty gift than this new, limited-edition scent from <a href="http://www.prada.com/fragrances" target="_blank">Prada</a>.\n\nAnd not just because of the packaging, which, like ALL things Prada, is impossibly stylish.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8278-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '', 8278, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8278-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18363, 1, '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', 'Everyone may be talking about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/23/coming-soon-burberry-makeup/">Burberry''s new makeup line</a> (out in July at Holt Renfrew), but they''ve also got some fragrance news: <a href="http://us.burberry.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4052420" target="_blank">Burberry Sport for Women</a>.\n\nFirst and foremost, this is a FRESH fragrance (it does have the word "Sport" in the title, after all).\n\nBurberry chief creative officer Christopher Bailey wanted it "to feel fresh and clean... to evoke memories of being by the sea and reflect a real sense of nature and the outdoors."\n\nIn other words: perfect if your mom is the outdoorsy type. (Well, outdoorsy only to the point where she still wears perfume, obviously.)\n\nNotes include mandarin, sea salt, magnolia, honeysuckle, musk, cedar wood and my favourite—solar notes.\n\n<em>From $72; at The Bay, Sears, Sephora, Holt Renfrew, Ogilvy and Murale stores across Canada.</em>', 'Mother&#039;s Day gift idea: Burberry Sport for Women', 'Everyone may be talking about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/23/coming-soon-burberry-makeup/">Burberry''s new makeup line</a> (out in July at Holt Renfrew), but they''ve also got some fragrance news: <a href="http://us.burberry.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4052420" target="_blank">Burberry Sport for Women</a>.\n\nFirst and foremost, this is a FRESH fragrance (it does have the word "Sport" in the title, after all).', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8264-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '', 8264, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8264-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18364, 1, '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '<a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/catalog/subcategory.aspx?CategoryCode=AXEFragrance^F1_TresorInLove&amp;" target="_blank">Lancôme Trésor in Love</a> is the younger, fresher version of its big sister <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_EN/_ca/catalog/subcategory.aspx?CategoryCode=AXEFragrance^F1_Tresor&amp;" target="_blank">Trésor</a> (for which <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/03/new-celeb-faces-taylor-swift-for-covergirl-and-penelope-cruz-for-lancome-tresor/">Penélope Cruz is the new face</a>).\n\nI know they''re supposedly going after a younger market, but if your mom ever wore Trésor (one of the big perfume classics), she''ll probably like this too.\n\nIt''s definitely on the fruity-floral side, much more so than the original. The notes include jasmine, Turkish rose, musk, cedar, pear, nectarine, bergamot, violet and pink peppercorn.\n<p style="text-align: left;">I love the packaging—the bottle is adorned with a black satin rosette.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Here''s the French TV commercial—Elettra Wiedemann, daughter of Isabella Rosellini, is the face:</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/CPzjD6HBZnI&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="560" height="340" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/CPzjD6HBZnI&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;rel=0" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>\n\n<em>From $58; at Lancôme counters across Canada and lancome.ca.</em>', 'Mother&#039;s Day gift idea: Lancôme Trésor in Love', '<a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/catalog/subcategory.aspx?CategoryCode=AXEFragrance^F1_TresorInLove&amp;" target="_blank">Lancôme Trésor in Love</a> is the younger, fresher version of its big sister <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_EN/_ca/catalog/subcategory.aspx?CategoryCode=AXEFragrance^F1_Tresor&amp;" target="_blank">Trésor</a> (for which <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/05/03/new-celeb-faces-taylor-swift-for-covergirl-and-penelope-cruz-for-lancome-tresor/">Penélope Cruz is the new face</a>).\n\nI know they''re supposedly going after a younger market, but if your mom ever wore Trésor (one of the big perfume classics), she''ll probably like this too.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8259-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '', 8259, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8259-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18365, 1, '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', 'If mom (or you!) likes light, not-too-complicated—but still chic—fragrances, <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/guerlain/index.jspz" target="_blank">Guerlain</a>''s <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/int/en/base.html#/en/home-parfum/catalogue-parfums/women-fragrances/parfum-aqua-allegoria-page-gamme/" target="_blank">Aqua Allegoria range</a> is worth getting acquainted with.\n\nThey''re great for summer, and every year they add something new to the stable.\n\nThis time, it''s <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/int/en/base.html#/en/home-parfum/catalogue-parfums/women-fragrances/parfum-aqua-allegoria-page-gamme/aqua-allegoria-flora-nymph-a.html" target="_blank">Flora Nymphea</a>, which is focused on three notes: lilac, orange blossom and honey. Yum!\n\nThe other Aqua Allegoria offerings, though not new, will also wow you—did I ever love them when I smelled these at the press preview way back in January!\n\nThere''s Pamplelune (grapefruit and bergamot), Herba Fresca (grass and green tea), Mandarine Basilic (mandarin and basil) and Tiaré Mimosa (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/03/summer-scent-guerlain-aqua-allegoria-tiare-mimosa/">which I sang the praises of last year</a>). All delicious—trust me.\n\n<em>$58; at Guerlain boutiques and Sephora stores across Canada.</em>', 'Mother&#039;s Day gift idea: Guerlain Aqua Allegoria Flora Nymphea', 'If mom (or you!) likes light, not-too-complicated—but still chic—fragrances, <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/guerlain/index.jspz" target="_blank">Guerlain</a>''s <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/int/en/base.html#/en/home-parfum/catalogue-parfums/women-fragrances/parfum-aqua-allegoria-page-gamme/" target="_blank">Aqua Allegoria range</a> is worth getting acquainted with.\n\nThey''re great for summer, and every year they add something new to the stable.\n\nThis time, it''s <a href="http://www.guerlain.com/int/en/base.html#/en/home-parfum/catalogue-parfums/women-fragrances/parfum-aqua-allegoria-page-gamme/aqua-allegoria-flora-nymph-a.html" target="_blank">Flora Nymphea</a>, which is focused on three notes: lilac, orange blossom and honey. Yum!', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8274-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '', 8274, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8274-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18366, 1, '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', 'You and your mom might have to fight over this one.\n\nIt''s a very chic little palette containing a vial of <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P110113" target="_blank">For Her</a> eau de parfum (one of MY mom''s faves) along with a pale pink blush and lip balm.\n\nClever, right? Because despite all the random stuff I carry around with me in my bag—it''s a hazard of the job, I swear—probably 90 percent of the time all I use are the lip balm, blush and perfume.\n\n<a href="http://www.narcisorodriguez.com/" target="_blank">Narciso Rodriguez</a>, you are so smart, you. Get this fast though—it''s limited edition.\n\n<em>$110; available for a limited time exclusively at Holt Renfrew.</em>', 'Mother&#039;s Day gift idea: Narciso Rodriguez For Her Perfume and Beauty Palette', 'You and your mom might have to fight over this one.\n\nIt''s a very chic little palette containing a vial of <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P110113" target="_blank">For Her</a> eau de parfum (one of MY mom''s faves) along with a pale pink blush and lip balm.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8270-revision-2', '', '', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '2011-09-14 21:11:19', '', 8270, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2011/09/8270-revision-2/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18367, 1, '2010-05-05 16:34:25', '2010-05-05 20:34:25', 'I love these ladies! I know I''ve <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/13/sneak-peek-harajuku-lovers-sunshine-cuties/">posted about them before</a>, but now they''re available all together as one set. Because let''s face it—you don''t just want ONE, right?\n\nWouldn''t this make a fab Mother''s Day gift? That is—if your mom is like mine. Some of us never really let go of our childhood doll obsession. Like mother, like daughter.\n\n(But seriously now—these are the only "dolls" I have in my house. I swear.)\n\n<em>$120 for the set; available at Murale.</em>', 'Mother&#039;s Day gift idea: Gwen Stefani Harajuku Lovers Sunshine Cuties Blockbuster Set', 'I love these ladies! I know I''ve <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/01/13/sneak-peek-harajuku-lovers-sunshine-cuties/">posted about them before</a>, but now they''re available all together as one set. Because let''s face it—you don''t just want ONE, right?\n\nWouldn''t this make a fab Mother''s Day gift? That is—if your mom is like mine. Some of us never really let go of our childhood doll obsession. Like mother, like daughter.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8254-revision', '', '', '2010-05-05 16:34:25', '2010-05-05 20:34:25', '', 8254, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8254-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18368, 1, '2010-05-05 10:00:48', '2010-05-05 14:00:48', 'I''m introducing a new, hopefully semi-regular feature here at BeautyEditor.ca called "Babe in the Biz"—and I couldn''t be more thrilled that <strong>Kristen Ma</strong> is our inaugural beauty babe to kick things off!\n\nA bit of background: if you''re anything like <em>moi</em>, you''re a bit of a voyeur (no, not in <em>that</em> way, silly!) about other people''s grooming routines. I LOVE hearing about what insidery types are using, doing and recommending when it comes to beauty. And I hope you do too! That''s why I''m opening things up for a few of my favourite beauty gals around town—and beyond—to share with us what they know. And you never know, I might toss a few guys into the mix as well.\n\nNow... let me introduce Kristen! <!--more-->\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kristen-ma-2.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8227" title="kristen-ma-2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kristen-ma-2.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="450" /></a>Beauty Insider Credentials</strong> As the co-owner of <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/" target="_blank">Pure + Simple Spas</a>, I have amalgamated my experience as an esthetician (nine years of experience) with my background as an Ayurvedic practitioner. However, a lot of my knowledge has come from my own trials and tribulations with acne.  You would be surprised how enlightening being a personal guinea pig for a plethora of products and treatments can be.  But I also think being a beauty insider means that you not only have knowledge but [also] divulge precious little beauty secrets.  Holistic beauty education is really important to me, and was what inspired me to write <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?page=shop.product_details&amp;flypage=shop.flypage&amp;product_id=1641&amp;category_id=257&amp;manufacturer_id=0&amp;option=com_virtuemart&amp;Itemid=27#Excerpt" target="_blank"><em>Beauty: Pure + Simple</em></a>, which was recently published by McArthur and Co. <strong><em>[Ed''s note: Kristen also writes a beauty blog, <a href="http://holisticvanity.ca/" target="_blank">Holistic Vanity</a>, which is a must-read if you''re interested in holistic beauty.]</em></strong>\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/rachel-mcadams.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-8229" title="rachel-mcadams" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/rachel-mcadams-225x300.jpg" alt="" width="225" height="300" /></a>Beauty Icon </strong>I really like <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/natalie-portman/">Natalie Portman</a>.  She''s a vegetarian. She''s talented and makes interesting decisions.  I also deeply respect <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/tag/rachel-mcadams/">Rachel McAdams</a>.  I have done her facial before, and not only is she very beautiful in person, but she also insisted on bicycling to the spa in the name of being environmentally responsible.  I think that being beautiful is also about consciousness—not only picture-perfect features. That''s just boring.  True beauty often radiates from people through their actions.\n\n<strong>Top Five Beauty Products </strong> 1. I do not go anywhere without my <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&amp;page=shop.product_details&amp;flypage=&amp;category_id=585&amp;product_id=1644&amp;Itemid=27" target="_blank">Pure + Simple Organic Rosehip Face Oil</a>.  It''s amazingly restorative and excellent for sun damage. 2. <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?page=shop.product_details&amp;flypage=shop.flypage&amp;product_id=374&amp;category_id=713&amp;manufacturer_id=0&amp;option=com_virtuemart&amp;Itemid=27" target="_blank">Jane Iredale Black Plus Cream Eye Shadow</a>. It is great for smoky eyes without making you look powdery.  I also use a tiny amount on a brush to fill in my brows, because nothing is more important than great eyebrows. 3. My only unnatural indulgence is <a href="http://www.blincinc.com/mascara.php" target="_blank">Kiss Me Mascara</a>. I am so no-fuss that the easy removal of this mascara is a must-have. 4. <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?page=shop.browse&amp;category_id=762&amp;option=com_virtuemart&amp;Itemid=27&amp;vmcchk=1&amp;Itemid=27" target="_blank">Pure + Simple Flawless Complexion</a>.  This is a sheer liquid mineral foundation.  It evens out your skin tone and gives you a great dewy finish. 5. Of course, a good natural sun block.  I currently use the <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?page=shop.product_details&amp;flypage=shop.flypage&amp;product_id=1537&amp;category_id=674&amp;manufacturer_id=0&amp;option=com_virtuemart&amp;Itemid=27&amp;vmcchk=1&amp;Itemid=27" target="_blank">Anti-Aging SPF 30 by Pure + Simple</a>.  Sun is the most damaging thing for our skin—an SPF should be an essential for everyone.\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/flawless-complexion-pure+simple.png"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-8234" title="flawless-complexion-pure+simple" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/flawless-complexion-pure+simple-300x247.png" alt="" width="300" height="247" /></a>Beauty Splurge</strong> You need to splurge on a good moisturizer.  It''s what feeds your skin as well as your protective barrier.  It''s on your skin all-day, so you want something of quality.\n\n<strong>Beauty Bargain</strong> Accessory items like exfoliants, which are not on your skin for long. Or just use something in your kitchen like baking soda.\n\n<strong>First Fragrance</strong> My mother was always into natural beauty, so even the first fragrance I wore had to be pure.  It was an organic, oil-based roll-on that was a blend of rose and citrus essential oils.\n\n<strong>Current Fragrance</strong> I use an organic perfume from a French line called <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?page=shop.browse&amp;category_id=433&amp;option=com_virtuemart&amp;Itemid=27" target="_blank">Maedy''s</a>.  Unlike other natural perfumes, even the base is made from organic plant-derived alcohol.  I have a few, but my favorite is the <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?page=shop.product_details&amp;flypage=shop.flypage&amp;product_id=1240&amp;category_id=433&amp;manufacturer_id=0&amp;option=com_virtuemart&amp;Itemid=27" target="_blank">Vetiver</a> (I love citrusy smells).\n\n<strong>Weird Beauty Habit</strong> LOL—I actually used Shatavari Ghee on my chest at night for bust firming.  It''s clarified butter that has been infused with rejuvenating Ayurvedic herbs.  It really works—and while it''s embarrassing to admit it—I swear by the stuff.  You just have to get over smelling like a snack bar at the movie theatre.\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/pure+simple-rosehip-oil.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium  wp-image-8232" title="pure+simple-rosehip-oil" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/pure+simple-rosehip-oil-300x300.jpg" alt="" width="300" height="300" /></a></strong><strong>Biggest Beauty Fa</strong><strong>il</strong> LOL...I totally shouldn''t tell you this...  I did an IPL hair removal on my bikini right before taking my mother to the Korean Body Scrub Spa for her birthday.  I really wanted to fit the IPL into my schedule but promised my mom I would take her. Well, after any type of light therapy or laser you should never do anything heating.  Saunas, hot tubs, steam, etc.  Well, the Korean Body Scrub process involves all of the above.  My bikini area was bright red for over a week and I was afraid I would scar.  Thank God for Rosehip oil. [It was] such a ridiculous thing to do.  Definitely a failure because I know better.  It''s just so tempting to try to get everything done and off the weekly list. The worst is, even right after the IPL treatment, I was rushing it so much I told my IPL practitioner to skip the post-treatment cooling phase.  I was like: "I''ll be fine—late for a meeting!" and jumped off the bed.\n\n<strong>Beauty Pet Peeve</strong> I cringe when I see unkempt eye brows.\n\n<strong>Best Beauty Secret </strong>Use facial oils.  Forget what you may think about oils making you break out or [look] greasy.  If you get a good quality vegetable oil, your skin will thank you.  I even found that our <a href="http://www.pureandsimple.ca/index.php?page=shop.product_details&amp;flypage=shop.flypage&amp;product_id=1005&amp;category_id=555&amp;manufacturer_id=0&amp;option=com_virtuemart&amp;Itemid=27" target="_blank">Pure + Simple Pure Skin Face Oil</a> clears up your complexion and regulates overactive sebaceous glands.\n<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>Beauty Career Advice</strong> Make sure you take time to ground, relax and restore your body despite how much you want to accomplish.  You can''t promote a concept of beauty when you''re running yourself ragged.  Plus, you risk burning out.  Trust me, I learned the hard way.\n\nMake sure you check out Pure + Simple if you''re in the Toronto area (or visit it online), along with Kristen''s book and blog! And let me know what you thought of this inaugural "Babe in the Biz" feature! Anyone else you''d like to see featured (or questions you want me to ask)?', 'Babe in the Biz: Pure + Simple&#039;s Kristen Ma', 'I''m introducing a new, hopefully semi-regular feature here at BeautyEditor.ca called "Babe in the Biz"—and I couldn''t be more thrilled that <strong>Kristen Ma</strong> is our inaugural beauty babe to kick things off!\n\nA bit of background: if you''re anything like <em>moi</em>, you''re a bit of a voyeur (no, not in <em>that</em> way, silly!) about other people''s grooming routines. I LOVE hearing about what insidery types are using, doing and recommending when it comes to beauty. And I hope you do too! That''s why I''m opening things up for a few of my favourite beauty gals around town—and beyond—to share with us what they know. And you never know, I might toss a few guys into the mix as well.', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8216-revision', '', '', '2010-05-05 10:00:48', '2010-05-05 14:00:48', '', 8216, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8216-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0),
(18369, 1, '2010-05-04 17:35:24', '2010-05-04 21:35:24', '<em><em><strong>UPDATE</strong>: I’ve concluded that this procedure does not work—my feeling is that any weight loss that people experience comes from the supplement, Curva (NOT the Zerona sessions themselves). To read the full series of posts on my experience, see these posts: <a href="../2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">the pre-treatment measurements and photos</a>, <a href="../2010/05/12/zerona-review-my-first-two-sessions/">my first two sessions</a>, <a href="../2010/05/17/zerona-review-my-mid-treatment-measurements/">the mid-treatment measurements</a>, <a href="../2010/05/21/zerona-review-my-post-treatment-measurements/">post-treatment measurements</a> and then <a href="../2010/06/02/zerona-review-my-final-measurements-for-now/">final measurements</a>. I then started a second round of (six) treatments, but once again did not experience any changes. <a href="../2011/07/06/so-i-went-to-muskoka-let-a-handsome-plastic-surgeon-do-liposonix-on-me-and-came-home-with-thinner-thighs-whee/">I believe that LipoSonix sounds more promising</a>.</em>\n</em>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/30/so-today-i-start-zerona%E2%80%94a-fat-burning-laser-treatment/">Like I mentioned on Friday</a>, I''m trying out <a href="http://www.myzerona.com/" target="_blank">Zerona</a>—a fat-burning laser—at Toronto''s <a href="http://www.spamedica.com/" target="_blank">SpaMedica</a>.\n\nYou guys probably have a lot of questions. In my circles, I''m finding that they fall in one of two camps: either "You''re going to strip down to a paper thong and let a laser blast away your fat—say what?" or "Tell me everything and sign me up immediately!" <!--more-->\n\nSo assuming you''re in the latter group, I thought I''d share with you a Q&amp;A I did with Dr. Stephen Mulholland, a cosmetic plastic surgeon and owner of SpaMedica. (If his name sounds familiar, <a href="http://video.citytv.com/video/detail/64086689001.000000/CityLine-Feb-3-2010-Looking-Younger-Without-The-Knife/" target="_blank">you might have seen him on CityLine</a>.)\n\nNow Dr. Mulholland doesn''t actually DO the treatments himself—they''re done by a trained medical esthetician—but as the owner of the clinic and one of the country''s leading experts, he''s DEFINITELY in the know about the latest devices for body shaping.\n\nHere''s the lowdown on what Zerona does and why he''s introduced it to his patients: <!--more-->\n\n<strong>Why did you decide to introduce Zerona in your practice? </strong>There are so many men and women who have tried every diet with limited success that it was inevitable that fat reduction technologies would be developed. First came the focal reduction technologies, or spot treatments. But Zerona causes a uniform fat loss over the full area being treated, just like in fat loss through dieting. Over 90 percent of people get a response and we can guarantee a loss of 3-9 inches. That means every woman can come down a dress size.\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ZeronaLaser.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-8140" title="ZeronaLaser" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ZeronaLaser.jpg" alt="" width="372" height="587" /></a>How long has it been available in Canada? </strong>Zerona was launched in the US in June of 2009 and in Canada in December of 2009. Great feedback so far!\n\n<strong>How does the treatment work? </strong>The cold laser beam that passes over the body has a 635 nm wavelength and proprietary pulse that creates a microscopic hole in the fat cell membrane. The triglyceride (fat) leaks out and is safely processed by the lymph and digestive systems. It’s whisked out of the body. Tens of millions of cells do this—thus the loss of inches.\n\n<strong>What makes Zerona different from previous fat-dissolving treatments?</strong> There’s no pain or discomfort of any kind, no downtime, it’s generalized vs. a spot treatment—and it’s guaranteed.\n\n<strong>Who is a good candidate for Zerona? </strong>Most people will lose inches with Zerona, but I think the people who are going to be the happiest are those who carry that extra 10 or 15 pounds that they just can’t seem to lose—that extra dress size. It’s also best for someone who makes good lifestyle choices—it’s up to you to keep the fat off post-Zerona.\n\n<strong>Who should NOT have the procedure? </strong>Zerona isn’t right for someone who is pregnant, who has light sensitivity problems or who has unrealistic expectations.\n\n<strong>Where are the ideal treatment areas? Will some areas of the body have better results than others?</strong> Zerona can be used from neck to knees. It works best in areas that have what I would call “wiggly” fat.\n\n<strong>Patients need to have six treatments within two weeks—why does it need to be so often?</strong> It takes six treatments scheduled close together for Zerona to effectively open the pores. If you leave it longer than 48 hours between [sessions], the pores can close.\n\n<strong>Are there any side effects?</strong> No, just disappointment if the patient’s expectations are unrealistic.\n\n<strong>What results can most people expect and how quickly are they visible? </strong>You can expect [to lose] 3 to 9 inches over multiple areas that will very visible within the two weeks, but optimized in one month. It’s up to you to maintain the lifestyle that will keep the fat from returning. One of the very good things about Zerona is that fat cells are not damaged or removed—it’s a very gentle process. And yes, you can repeat it.\n\nStay tuned for my next post in this series—all about the pre-treatment photos, measurements... and paper panties I had to wear (no, I''m not joking). In the meantime, let me know if you''ve got a question I didn''t answer yet!\n\n<strong>UPDATE</strong>: I almost forgot to let you know the pricing. Zerona is sold in a package of six sessions along with a niacin supplement called Curva (which helps the fat flush out more effectively) for $2,999.', 'My review of Zerona: A Q&amp;A with Dr. Stephen Mulholland of SpaMedica in Toronto', '<em><em><strong>UPDATE</strong>: I’ve concluded that this procedure does not work—my feeling is that any weight loss that people experience comes from the supplement, Curva (NOT the Zerona sessions themselves). To read the full series of posts on my experience, see these posts: <a href="../2010/05/04/my-review-of-zerona-a-qa-with-dr-stephen-mulholland-of-spamedica-in-toronto/">the pre-treatment measurements and photos</a>, <a href="../2010/05/12/zerona-review-my-first-two-sessions/">my first two sessions</a>, <a href="../2010/05/17/zerona-review-my-mid-treatment-measurements/">the mid-treatment measurements</a>, <a href="../2010/05/21/zerona-review-my-post-treatment-measurements/">post-treatment measurements</a> and then <a href="../2010/06/02/zerona-review-my-final-measurements-for-now/">final measurements</a>. I then started a second round of (six) treatments, but once again did not experience any changes. <a href="../2011/07/06/so-i-went-to-muskoka-let-a-handsome-plastic-surgeon-do-liposonix-on-me-and-came-home-with-thinner-thighs-whee/">I believe that LipoSonix sounds more promising</a>.</em>\n</em>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2010/04/30/so-today-i-start-zerona%E2%80%94a-fat-burning-laser-treatment/">Like I mentioned on Friday</a>, I''m trying out <a href="http://www.myzerona.com/" target="_blank">Zerona</a>—a fat-burning laser—at Toronto''s <a href="http://www.spamedica.com/" target="_blank">SpaMedica</a>.\n\nYou guys probably have a lot of questions. In my circles, I''m finding that they fall in one of two camps: either "You''re going to strip down to a paper thong and let a laser blast away your fat—say what?" or "Tell me everything and sign me up immediately!"', 'inherit', 'open', 'open', '', '8243-revision', '', '', '2010-05-04 17:35:24', '2010-05-04 21:35:24', '', 8243, 'http://two.adambaird.net/2010/05/8243-revision/', 0, 'revision', '', 0);
