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(2647, 1, '2009-09-01 13:16:33', '2009-09-01 17:16:33', 'Maybe I''m an idiot, because after attempting to use sulfate-free shampoos, oh, I don''t know—a dozen times?—I never could figure out the big deal about them... let alone why they were allowed on store shelves.\n\nLet me explain: sulfates are bad in that they can strip colour from your hair. But they''re also a good thing because they produce the lather which—duh—helps spreads the product around and gets your scalp clean. Now I know all these new, sulfate-free shampoos say they contain other types of surfactants that do the job, but when I used them, my hair just did NOT feel clean. And really, that''s the point of this whole process, yes?\n\nAnyway, I FINALLY figured out why these puppies weren''t working for me. <!--more-->\n<h2>How to Use Sulfate-Free Shampoos</h2>\nYou have to wash twice! Yes, it''s a bit wasteful, but you only need a small amount for the first application. Work it through your scalp, not your ends (and don''t worry that it''s not lathering). Rinse, then  apply a bit more shampoo—you can use a more generous size this time. The second application should lather up nicely, leaving your scalp squeaky clean, just like normal shampoo (but better).\n<p style="text-align: left;">I''ve yet to find a scientific explanation for this double-shampoo method through extensive Google searching, but so what? It works. (Who knows, maybe it''s similar to the <a href="http://beaut.ie/blog/?p=2256" target="_blank">double-cleansing theory</a> put forth by Dermalogica when they launched <a href="http://www.dermalogica.com/ca/products.html#/products/product-use/cleansers/precleanse" target="_blank">PreCleanse</a>.)</p>\n\n<h2 style="text-align: left;">The Best Sulfate-Free Shampoos</h2>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Wondering which shampoos are sulfate-free? Here are the top ones I''ve tried:</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_sunflowershampoo.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3075" title="kiehls_sunflowershampoo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_sunflowershampoo.jpg" alt="Kiehl''s Sunflower Color Preserving Shampoo" width="220" height="350" /></a><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/hair/concern/sunflower-oil-color-preserving-shampoo.htm" target="_blank">Kiehl''s Sunflower Color Preserving Shampoo</a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">$25.50 for 250 mL</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/johnmasters_evening-primrose-shampoo.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3076" title="johnmasters_evening primrose shampoo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/johnmasters_evening-primrose-shampoo.jpg" alt="John Masters Organics Evening Primrose Shampoo for Dry Hair" width="113" height="435" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.johnmasters.ca/dhs.htm" target="_blank">John Masters Organics Evening Primrose Shampoo for Dry Hair</a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">$22.50 for 250 mL</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/david-babaii_hydrating-shampoo.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3077" title="david babaii_hydrating shampoo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/david-babaii_hydrating-shampoo.jpg" alt="David Babaii for WildAid Hydrating Moisturizing Shampoo" width="300" height="300" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.db4wildaid.com/product.aspx?id=99&amp;bag=add" target="_blank">David Babaii for WildAid Hydrating Moisturizing Shampoo</a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">$15.95 for 400 mL</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/loreal-everpure_volume-shampoo.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3078" title="loreal everpure_volume shampoo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/loreal-everpure_volume-shampoo.jpg" alt="L''Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Volume Shampoo" width="305" height="262" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://well.ca/products/loreal-paris-hair-expertise_10033.html?affid=BEAUTY" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Volume Shampoo</a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">$10.99 for 250 mL</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/moroccanoil_shampoo.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3085" title="moroccanoil_shampoo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/moroccanoil_shampoo.gif" alt="MoroccanOil Moisture Repair Shampoo" width="300" height="300" /></a><a href="http://www.moroccanoil.com/en/our-products.html" target="_blank">Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo</a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">$18.50 for 250 mL</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">(Haven''t tried <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/22/moroccanoil-a-miracle-worker-for-any-hair-type/">Moroccanoil</a> yet? Read my review and find out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/22/moroccanoil-a-miracle-worker-for-any-hair-type/">why Moroccanoil is a miracle-worker for any hair type</a>!)</p>', 'The trick to using sulfate-free shampoos... and my top five picks', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-trick-to-using-sulfate-free-shampoos-and-my-top-five-picks', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:40', '2011-10-25 13:51:40', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=2647', 0, 'post', '', 15),
(2690, 1, '2009-08-26 10:00:26', '2009-08-26 14:00:26', 'One of the things I love about fall is that without fail, there''s a hue of nail polish that defines the season. You know what I''m talking about—remember <a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-makeup-nails-nail-colour-le-vernis-nail-colour-/product/MANPR010" target="_blank">Chanel Blue Satin</a> or <a href="http://www.chickadvisor.com/item/opi-lincoln-park-after-dark.html" target="_blank">OPI''s Lincoln Park After Dark</a>? Well, this year the polish to have is from <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-nails/c38_53/p184/la-laque-long-lasting-nail-lacquer/product_info.html" target="_blank">Yves Saint Laurent</a>, and the shade you want is Stormy Grey.\n\nBack in the spring, when YSL had their fall media preview, there was an insane amount of gushing by all of us editor types when this colour was revealed. (It''s dark! But not black! And it goes with all our winter grey outfits!)\n\nNevermind that my year-old nephew is somewhat alarmed by grey fingernails. It''s stylish!  (What do boys know, anyway?)\n\n<a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-nails/c38_53/p184/la-laque-long-lasting-nail-lacquer/product_info.html" target="_blank">Yves Saint Laurent La Laque Long-Lasting Nail Lacquer in Stormy Grey</a>, $24. At The Bay flagship stores in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, and Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.', 'The nail polish every beauty editor will be wearing this fall', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'the-nail-polish-every-beauty-editor-will-be-wearing-this-fall', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=2690', 0, 'post', '', 5),
(2859, 1, '2009-08-24 12:35:22', '2009-08-24 16:35:22', 'Last week, I wrote about how <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/21/editors-pick-l%e2%80%99oreal-paris-hip-high-intensity-pigments-metallic-eyeshadow-duo-in-magnetic-9-95/" target="_blank">beauty editors are always fielding offers to get their makeup done</a>. Well, the same thing goes for haircuts and colours: most of us can get by, if we so desire, on a constant stream of freebies, and it''s a rare beauty editor who can''t name off at least 20 salons who''ve treated her tresses.\n\nDespite—no, I''m quite sure it''s <em>because of</em>—that fact, I''ve almost developed an aversion to over-the-top, trying-too-hard, fancy-pants hair salons. You know the drill: décor that wouldn''t look out of place in <em><a href="http://www.architecturaldigest.com/" target="_blank">Architectural Digest</a></em>, a gazillion underfed and overdressed assistants, lattes and freshly-squeezed juices at the ready, and stylists who greet you like you''re their new BFF.\n\nAll of that sounds like it could be kind of great, in a way, but I prefer the focus to be on The Hair, you know? That''s why I''m adding a new destination to my Little Black (Beauty) Book: Toronto''s <a href="https://www.world.ca//index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=10&amp;Itemid=11" target="_blank">worldSALON</a> (hereafter referred to as simply "World").\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/brianphillips.gif"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2871" title="brianphillips" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/brianphillips-200x300.gif" alt="brianphillips" width="200" height="300" /></a>Full disclosure: I was invited to experience the salon <em>gratis</em> a few weeks ago, for a colour job and a trim. The brainchild of hair guru <a href="http://www.artistgrouplimited.com/brian-phillips" target="_blank">Brian Phillips</a> (that''s him in the pic at right—he''s worked with Kim Cattrall, Nora Jones and Jessica Stam), World has actually been around for 20 years, but as with most things really worth knowing about, it''s a bit of a well-kept secret.\n\n(In general, I prefer my hair salons to be slightly obscure and as far away from Yorkville as possible, which is why I''m a longtime patron of <a href="http://www.fashionmagazine.com/shops/angst/" target="_blank">Bill Angst</a>. World has a similar vibe: it''s downtown, but off the beaten track, and the space itself, which is sun-filled and crowded with plants, feels so homey that I didn''t want to leave! I also spotted a model during my visit, which is always a good sign.)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/labiosthetique.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2868 alignleft" title="labiosthetique" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/labiosthetique.jpg" alt="labiosthetique" width="148" height="185" /></a>Okay, you''re probably wondering when I''ll get to talking about The Hair. It was great. Really, really great. One of the other reasons I''m a new World fan girl is because they use a hair colouring system called <a href="http://www.labiosthetique.de/english/produkte/color.html" target="_blank">La Biosthetique</a>, which has one of the lowest ammonia contents on the market. If you''re like me and are bothered by the chemical fumes that give you an olfactory smackdown upon entering most salons, you need to check this place out. Besides having no detectable odour, <a href="http://www.labiosthetique.de/english/produkte/color.html" target="_blank">La Biosthetique</a> colour won''t fade as quickly either, says my colourist, Johanna.\n\nIt''s been a couple of weeks, and so far, so good: my colour looks rich and perhaps I''m hallucinating, but my ends don''t feel as dried-out as they normally do. (I got a few highlights as well, so if you''re in the market for those too, definitely visit Johanna—she''s a master at making them ultra-fine and natural-looking.)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/worldCLEAN.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-2869 alignright" title="worldCLEAN" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/worldCLEAN.jpg" alt="worldCLEAN" width="236" height="300" /></a>You can also purchase <a href="https://www.world.ca//index.php?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=46&amp;Itemid=164" target="_blank">worldPRODUCTS</a>! They include a gentle cleanser (worldCLEAN) and leave-in moisturizer/shaper (worldPROTECT), and are made without artificial fragrances, parabens or sodium lauryl sulphate. (And they''re not just for hair: you can even use them on your body.)\n\nAnd finally—I know you don''t, at this point, need another reason to go here, but here is one more: World is committed to being as green as possible. They use solar panels to heat hot water and donate monthly to the Sierra Legal Defense Fund, T.E.A. (Toronto Environmental Alliance), Greenpeace and Habitat for Humanity''s World House.\n\nworldSALON is at 132 Adelaide St. E., Toronto.', 'Service review: worldSALON', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'service-review-worldsalon', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=2859', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2903, 1, '2009-08-26 16:03:13', '2009-08-26 20:03:13', 'Out now: this trio of kitschy scents from Benefit. They''re cute enough to buy just for the packaging alone, but I actually like the scents, too. <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/product/B00275VI7U/sr=1-5/qid=1251319387/ref=sr_1_5/183-5980817-3392730?ie=UTF8&amp;n=164982011&amp;bcBrand=core" target="_blank">Laugh With Me LeeLee</a> is the woody floral, <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/product/B00275PFEM/sr=1-6/qid=1251319387/ref=sr_1_6/183-5980817-3392730?ie=UTF8&amp;n=164982011&amp;bcBrand=core" target="_blank">Something About Sofia</a> is an oriental floral, and my personal favourite (for the name alone—but don''t read too much into that) is <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/product/B00275PFFQ/sr=1-4/qid=1251319387/ref=sr_1_4/183-5980817-3392730?ie=UTF8&amp;n=164982011&amp;bcBrand=core" target="_blank">My Place Or Yours Gina</a>, a very on-trend woody oriental.<!--more-->\n\nEach eau de toilette spray is $45 for 30 mL and available at Holt Renfrew on Bloor St. in Toronto and at Murale, Sephora and Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques across Canada.\n<p class="alert"><strong>GET A FREE SELF-TANNER! </strong>I''m giving away 50 (yes, FIFTY!) <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/_en/_ca/products/product-sheet.aspx?code=Sk9_12#tab:profits" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzers</a> (read more about them <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a>). All you have to do is <strong>sign up for BeautyEditor.ca''s </strong><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then <strong>enter your name and email address</strong> in the box below. (If you’re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.)</p>\n\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/MB4CP7VZGQ"></script>\n\nThis giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until <strong>August 31st<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> at midnight</span></strong>. One entry per email address.', 'What&#039;s new: Benefit Crescent Row Collection', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'whats-new-benefit-crescent-row-collection', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=2903', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2915, 1, '2009-08-26 16:25:08', '2009-08-26 20:25:08', 'Celebs like Oprah, Madonna and Sting refer to <a href="http://www.canyonranch.com/" target="_blank">Canyon Ranch</a>, a luxury wellness spa in Tucson, Arizona, as simply "The Ranch." But for those of us who can''t make the yearly sojourn for a series of facials, body wraps and meditation classes, at least there''s the skincare. <a href="http://www.canyonranchproducts.com/skin_care/" target="_blank">Canyon Ranch Your Transformation</a> is the spa''s signature skincare line, and the latest addition to it is the <a href="http://www.canyonranchproducts.com/skin_care/" target="_blank">Intensive Moisture Mask</a> ($99 for 240 mL). Yes, it''s pricey, but it''s also wonderfully moisturizing (so it''s an ideal winter splurge for dry skin types). The product contains a proprietary Pro-NAD complex, an active form of vitamin B3 that helps the skin repair itself and resist damage. <!--more-->At PIR Cosmetics in Toronto or at <a href="http://www.pircosmetics.com" target="_blank">pircosmetics.com</a>.\n<p class="alert"><strong>GET A FREE SELF-TANNER! </strong>I''m giving away 50 (yes, FIFTY!) <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/_en/_ca/products/product-sheet.aspx?code=Sk9_12#tab:profits" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzers</a> (read more about them <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a>). All you have to do is <strong>sign up for BeautyEditor.ca''s </strong><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then <strong>enter your name and email address</strong> in the box below. (If you’re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.)</p>\n\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/MB4CP7VZGQ"></script>\n\nThis giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until <strong>August 31st<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> at midnight</span></strong>. One entry per email address.', 'What&#039;s new: Canyon Ranch Your Transformation Recovery Intensive Moisture Mask', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'whats-new-canyon-ranch-your-transformation-recovery-intensive-moisture-mask', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=2915', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(2920, 1, '2009-08-26 16:46:01', '2009-08-26 20:46:01', 'If you''ve ever tried mattifying skincare products, you know they can be hit and miss. And the misses? Well, they can be downright ugly. I''m talking about the chalky white residue that sets up shop on your T-zone in place of the usual shininess. (Uh, I''d rather just take the oil, thanks.) Anyway, I''m happy to attest that <a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/home/index.aspx" target="_blank">Kiehl''s new Rare Earth Collection</a> does none of this nonsense: it just plain works. (I was actually treated to a facial using these products a few weeks ago, and I was devoid of shine from mid-afternoon up until bedtime. Not bad!) Here''s what the collection includes:<!--more-->\n<table border="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_cleanser.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2590" title="kiehls_cleanser" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_cleanser.jpg" alt="kiehls_cleanser" width="220" height="350" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/cleansers/rare-earth-deep-pore-daily-cleanser.htm" target="_blank">Kiehl''s Rare Earth Deep Pore Daily Cleanser</a> ($29.50 for 150 mL)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_tonic.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2592" title="kiehls_tonic" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_tonic.jpg" alt="kiehls_tonic" width="220" height="350" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/toners/rare-earth-pore-refining-tonic.htm" target="_blank"> Kiehl''s Rare Earth Pore Refining Tonic</a> ($26.50 for 250 mL)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_lotion.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2593" title="kiehls_lotion" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_lotion.jpg" alt="kiehls_lotion" width="220" height="350" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/moisturizers/rare-earth-pore-minimizing-lotion.htm" target="_blank">Kiehl''s Rare Earth Pore Minimizing Lotion</a> ($39 for 75 mL)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_masque.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2594" title="kiehls_masque" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kiehls_masque.jpg" alt="kiehls_masque" width="220" height="350" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/facial-masques/rare-earth-pore-cleansing-masque.htm" target="_blank">Kiehl''s Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque</a> ($26 for 142 g)</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody></table>\n<p class="alert"><strong>GET A FREE SELF-TANNER! </strong>I''m giving away 50 (yes, FIFTY!) <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/_en/_ca/products/product-sheet.aspx?code=Sk9_12#tab:profits" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzers</a> (read more about them <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a>). All you have to do is <strong>sign up for BeautyEditor.ca''s </strong><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then <strong>enter your name and email address</strong> in the box below. (If you’re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.)</p>\n\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/MB4CP7VZGQ"></script>\n\nThis giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until <strong>August 31st<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> at midnight</span></strong>. One entry per email address.', 'New range alert: Kiehl&#039;s Rare Earth Collection', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-range-alert-kiehls-rare-earth-collection', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=2920', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(2948, 1, '2009-08-27 05:01:27', '2009-08-27 09:01:27', 'Antioxidants aren''t just for skincare products—now they''re making their way into lip treatments, too.\n\nInfused with vitamin C, this <a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/CATEGORY4903/PROD15119/Makeup/Lipsticks/index.tmpl" target="_blank">sheer lip colour from Clinique</a> ($22.50 each) moisturizes while it protects. It''s available in eight natural-looking shades and you can buy it now at Clinique counters across Canada.', 'Out now: Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie Antioxidant Lip Colour', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-clinique-vitamin-c-lip-smoothie-antioxidant-lip-colour', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=2948', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(2954, 1, '2009-08-27 17:20:35', '2009-08-27 21:20:35', 'Until a few months ago, I hadn''t darkened the door of an H20+ store since the mid-1990s. (Why? I''m not sure. Maybe I wrongly associated it with Northern Reflections and Cotton Ginny.) Anyway, when I met with H20+ founder Cindy Melk a few months ago, I learned that the company actually has a HUGE following, with locations all over the world (something that can''t be said for its other ''90s counterparts).\n\nThis year—which happens to be the brand''s 20th anniversary—H20+ is coming out with the <a href="http://www.h2oplus.com/retail2002/productdetails.aspx?productid=100-00260-000" target="_blank">Face Oasis Ultra Hydrator</a> ($50 for 50 mL). <!--more-->It''s actually a new take on their best-selling cult product, the <a href="http://h20plus.com/retail2002/productdetails.aspx?productid=100-00158-000" target="_blank">Face Oasis Hydrating Treatment</a>, but the new one provides five times the moisture of the original. Which is actually quite something, because it''s completely oil-free with a light gel texture. It also contains H20+''s signature marine extracts, which help firm and plump your skin.\n\nAt H20+ stores across Canada.\n<p class="alert"><strong>GET A FREE SELF-TANNER! </strong>I''m giving away 50 (yes, FIFTY!) <a href="http://www.lorealparis.ca/_en/_ca/products/product-sheet.aspx?code=Sk9_12#tab:profits" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Sublime Bronze Luminous Bronzers</a> (read more about them <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a>). All you have to do is <strong>sign up for BeautyEditor.ca''s </strong><a onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then <strong>enter your name and email address</strong> in the box below. (If you’re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/19/its-a-mega-giveaway-win-one-of-50-loreal-paris-sublime-bronze-luminous-bronzers/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.)</p>\n\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/MB4CP7VZGQ"></script>\n\nThis giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until <strong>August 31st<span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold"> at midnight</span></strong>. One entry per email address.', 'Out now: H20+ Face Oasis Ultra Hydrator', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-h20-face-oasis-ultra-hydrator', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=2954', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(2960, 1, '2009-08-28 05:00:24', '2009-08-28 10:00:24', 'I don''t know about you, but I love reading profiles on fashion insider types, whether the subject is a stylist, model or fellow beauty editor like Ingeborg Van Lotringen. She''s the beauty editor of <em>Cosmopolitan</em> UK, and did a Q&amp;A recently with the fashion site <a href="http://www.myfashionlife.com/archives/2009/08/18/cosmopolitans-beauty-editor-ingeborg-van-lotringen-reveals-her-secrets/" target="_blank">My Fashion Life</a>:\n<blockquote><strong><em>"Ingeborg Van Lotringen has the kind of job that most girls dream of. As beauty editor of Cosmopolitan, one of the world’s best known glossy magazines, she’s in charge of a beauty cupboard full to the brim with amazing goodies. Forget having to pay £100 for the latest face cream, Ingeborg gets sent it for free before its even available in the shops."</em></strong></blockquote>\n<a href="http://www.myfashionlife.com/archives/2009/08/18/cosmopolitans-beauty-editor-ingeborg-van-lotringen-reveals-her-secrets/" target="_blank">Read the rest here.</a>', 'Beauty Insider: Cosmo UK&#039;s Ingeborg Van Lotringen', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'beauty-insider-cosmo-uks-ingeborg-van-lotringen', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=2960', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3014, 1, '2009-08-31 10:24:09', '2009-08-31 14:24:09', 'Today is the most depressing day of the year, no? As the final day in August, it''s the unofficial Last Day of Summer. And I think we can all—at least all of us Ontarians—say that this summer was the summer that never was, weather-wise. Pink Zimmerman bikini, I hardly knew ye.\n\nBut let''s get ourselves in a better frame of mind. There are new fall boots and coats—and oh yes, makeup!—to contemplate. One collection that''s getting me in an autumn sort of mood is this new, paraben-free one from <a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/" target="_blank">Lise Watier</a>. (Throw tartan on anything and I''m happy, okay?)\n\nBesides the limited-edition <a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/en/products/eyeshadows/quatuor-vibrations" target="_blank">Quatuor Eyeshadow Quartet</a> ($34, pictured above), here''s what it includes:<!--more-->\n<table border="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_vibrations-metal-ink.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3017" title="lisewatier_vibrations metal ink" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_vibrations-metal-ink.png" alt="lisewatier_vibrations metal ink" width="214" height="254" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/en/products/eyeliners-1/metal-ink-green" target="_blank">Métal Ink Long Lasting Eyeliner</a></td>\n<td>$19 (limited edition; available in charcoal or green)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_vibrations-duo-bronze.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3018" title="lisewatier_vibrations duo bronze" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_vibrations-duo-bronze.png" alt="lisewatier_vibrations duo bronze" width="214" height="254" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/en/products/cheeks/duo-bronze-glow" target="_blank">Duo Bronze &amp; Glow Face &amp; Cheek Powder</a></td>\n<td>$28 (limited edition)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_quatuor-eyeshadow-in-les-classiques.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3019" title="lisewatier_quatuor eyeshadow in les classiques" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_quatuor-eyeshadow-in-les-classiques.png" alt="lisewatier_quatuor eyeshadow in les classiques" width="214" height="254" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/en/products/eyeshadows/quatuor-les-basiques#/70143" target="_blank">Quatuor Eyeshadow Quartet in Les Classiques</a></td>\n<td>$30 (regular product)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_eyeshine-in-smokey-brown.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3020" title="lisewatier_eyeshine in smokey brown" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_eyeshine-in-smokey-brown.png" alt="lisewatier_eyeshine in smokey brown" width="214" height="254" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/en/products/eyeliners-1/eye-shine-aqua#/70664" target="_blank">Eye Shine Metallic Waterproof Eyeliner in Smokey Brown</a></td>\n<td>$16 (regular product)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_rouge-gourmand-in-sugar.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3022" title="lisewatier_rouge gourmand in sugar" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_rouge-gourmand-in-sugar.png" alt="lisewatier_rouge gourmand in sugar" width="214" height="254" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/en/products/lipsticks/rouge-gourmand-tiramisu-2#/70249" target="_blank">Rouge Gourmand Lipstick in Sugar</a></td>\n<td>$18 (regular product)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_rouge-gourmand-in-caramel.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3021" title="lisewatier_rouge gourmand in caramel" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_rouge-gourmand-in-caramel.png" alt="lisewatier_rouge gourmand in caramel" width="214" height="254" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/en/products/lipsticks/rouge-gourmand-tiramisu-2#/71248" target="_blank">Rouge Gourmand Lipstick in Caramel</a></td>\n<td>$18 (regular product)</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody></table>\nAvailable now at drugstores and mass-market retailers across Canada.', 'Out now: Lise Watier Vibrations Collection', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-lise-watier-vibrations-collection', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3014', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(3028, 1, '2009-08-31 17:46:58', '2009-08-31 21:46:58', 'Last year, even before the economy started tanking, we saw the emergence of a Roaring Twenties revival, at least style-wise. Economically, the comparison was apt, too, since the Dow Jones then promptly took a nose dive. It remains to be seen how that''s all going to play out with my bank account, but at least I can still wear my makeup like it''s 1929... er, August 2008. Think flapper-esque, think femme fatale, think Old Hollywood. If <a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/woman-makeup-summer-look/" target="_blank">Dior''s newest collection</a>—called "Jazzclub" and inspired by the Jazz Age— is any indication, it''s all about a smokey eye AND a bold lip. (Bonus points for any sequins or lamé on your person.)\n\nAfter the jump, details on what the new collection includes. (My personal favourites: the AWESOME brow pencil and eyeliner, and the pretty plum polish.)<!--more-->\n<table border="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_eye-palette.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3034" title="dior jazzclub_eye palette" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_eye-palette.png" alt="dior jazzclub_eye palette" width="330" height="402" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/women-makeup-eyes/woman-makeup-eyes-eyeshadows/dior-jazzclub-001.html_pane=tint" target="_blank">Dior Jazzclub Limited Edition Couture Eye Palette</a> in Smoky Jazz</td>\n<td>$70</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_purplejazz.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3046" title="dior jazzclub_purplejazz" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_purplejazz.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_purplejazz" width="300" height="262" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/women-makeup-eyes/woman-makeup-eyes-eyeshadows/dior-jazzclub-001.html_pane=tint" target="_blank">Dior Jazzclub Limited Edition Couture Eye Palette</a> in Purple Jazz*</td>\n<td>$70</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_1colour.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3036" title="dior jazzclub_1colour" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_1colour.png" alt="dior jazzclub_1colour" width="330" height="402" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/women-makeup-eyes/woman-makeup-eyes-eyeshadows/1-couleur-056.html" target="_blank">Dior 1-Colour Extreme</a> in Trendy Taupe</td>\n<td>$32</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_browstyler.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3040" title="dior jazzclub_browstyler" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_browstyler.png" alt="dior jazzclub_browstyler" width="330" height="402" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/women-makeup-eyes/woman-makeup-eyes-brows/diorshow-brow-styler-001.html" target="_blank">Dior Brow Styler</a> in Universal Brown</td>\n<td>$30</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_5colour.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3044" title="dior jazzclub_5colour" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_5colour.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_5colour" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/women-makeup-eyes/woman-makeup-eyes-eyeshadows/5-couleurs-5-colour-eyeshadow-173.html" target="_blank">Dior 5-Colour Eyeshadow</a> in Night Butterfly</td>\n<td>$58</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_2colour.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3045" title="dior jazzclub_2colour" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_2colour.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_2colour" width="250" height="247" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/women-makeup-eyes/woman-makeup-eyes-eyeshadows/2-couleurs-8.html" target="_blank">Dior 2-Colour Eyeshadow</a> in Cocktail Look</td>\n<td>$37</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_diorliner.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3037" title="dior jazzclub_diorliner" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_diorliner.png" alt="dior jazzclub_diorliner" width="330" height="402" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/women-makeup-eyes/woman-makeup-eyes-eyeliners/diorliner-precision-eyeliner-888.html" target="_blank">Dior Diorliner Precision Eyeliner</a> in Plum</td>\n<td>$35</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_ultragloss-taffeta-plum.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3047" title="dior jazzclub_ultragloss taffeta plum" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_ultragloss-taffeta-plum.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_ultragloss taffeta plum" width="110" height="400" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/woman-makeup-lips/woman-makeup-lips-gloss/dior-addict-ultra-gloss-reflect-light-re-957.html" target="_blank">Dior Ultra-Gloss Reflect Light Reflecting Lip Gloss</a> in Taffeta Plum</td>\n<td>$31</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_dior-addict-negligee-pink.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3048" title="dior jazzclub_dior addict negligee pink" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_dior-addict-negligee-pink.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_dior addict negligee pink" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/woman-makeup-lips/woman-makeup-lips-lipsticks/dior-addict-lip-color-993.html" target="_blank">Dior Addict Lipcolor</a> in Negligee Pink</td>\n<td>$31</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_lipcolour-negligee-pink.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3042" title="dior jazzclub_lipcolour negligee pink" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_lipcolour-negligee-pink.png" alt="dior jazzclub_lipcolour negligee pink" width="330" height="402" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/woman-makeup-lips/woman-makeup-lips-lipsticks/dior-addict-lip-color-673.html" target="_blank">Dior Addict Lipcolor</a> in Decadent Plum**</td>\n<td>$31</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_creme-de-gloss-sweet-praline.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3054" title="dior jazzclub_creme de gloss sweet praline" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_creme-de-gloss-sweet-praline.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_creme de gloss sweet praline" width="283" height="424" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/woman-makeup-lips/woman-makeup-lips-gloss/rouge-dior-creme-de-gloss-creamy-lipglos-38.html" target="_blank">Dior Crème de Gloss Creamy Lipgloss</a> in Sweet Praline</td>\n<td>$31</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_contour.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3053" title="dior jazzclub_contour" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_contour.png" alt="dior jazzclub_contour" width="330" height="402" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/woman-makeup-lips/woman-makeup-lips-lipliners/dior-contour-lipliner-pencil-943.html" target="_blank">Dior Contour Lipliner Pencil</a> in Thrilling Plum</td>\n<td>$26</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_vernis-red-dahlia.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3049" title="dior jazzclub_vernis red dahlia" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_vernis-red-dahlia.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_vernis red dahlia" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/women-makeup-nails/woman-makeup-nails-nailacquers/dior-vernis-long-wearing-nail-lacquer-981.html" target="_blank">Dior Vernis Long-Wearing Nail Lacquer</a> in Red Dahlia**</td>\n<td>$23</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_vernis-black-plum.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3039" title="dior jazzclub_vernis black plum" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_vernis-black-plum.png" alt="dior jazzclub_vernis black plum" width="330" height="402" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/women-makeup-nails/woman-makeup-nails-nailacquers/dior-vernis-long-wearing-nail-lacquer-981.html" target="_blank">Dior Vernis Long-Wearing Nail Lacquer</a> in Black Plum</td>\n<td>$23</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_high-shine-designer-coral.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3052" title="dior jazzclub_high shine designer coral" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_high-shine-designer-coral.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_high shine designer coral" width="200" height="307" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/woman-makeup-lips/woman-makeup-lips-lipsticks/dior-addict-high-shine-spectacular-shine-189.html" target="_blank">Dior Addict High Shine Lipstick </a>in Designer Coral</td>\n<td>$31</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_high-shine-sketch-pink.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3051" title="dior jazzclub_high shine sketch pink" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_high-shine-sketch-pink.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_high shine sketch pink" width="160" height="160" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/woman-makeup-lips/woman-makeup-lips-lipsticks/dior-addict-high-shine-spectacular-shine-189.html" target="_blank">Dior Addict High Shine Lipstick</a> in Sketch Pink</td>\n<td>$31</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_diorkiss-strawberry.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3050" title="dior jazzclub_diorkiss strawberry" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_diorkiss-strawberry.jpg" alt="dior jazzclub_diorkiss strawberry" width="300" height="300" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://beauty.dior.com/usa/en/base.html#/en/woman/makeup/woman-makeup-lips/woman-makeup-lips-gloss/diorkiss-27.html" target="_blank">Dior DiorKiss Luscious Lip-Plumping Gloss</a> in Strawberry Smoothie</td>\n<td>$23</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\n* Dior Jazzclub Limited Edition Couture Eye Palette in Purple Jazz is exclusive to Holt Renfrew.\n\n** Dior Addict Lipcolor in Decadent Plum and Dior Vernis Long-Wearing Nail Lacquer in Red Dahlia are exclusive to Sephora.\n\nAll other products available at Dior counters across Canada.', 'What&#039;s new: Dior &quot;Jazzclub&quot; Autumn Look', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'whats-new-dior-jazzclub-autumn-look', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '2011-10-25 13:51:41', '', 0, 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(3060, 1, '2009-09-01 12:24:08', '2009-09-01 16:24:08', 'Try reading <a href="http://gawker.com/5347066/the-plight-of-prints-lucky-ones" target="_blank">this</a> first. Unfortunately, it''s all true.\n\nThat said, I''m not one of those magazine people who laments the changing media landscape and the rise of blogs, etc. I LIKE the immediacy of the web and the democratization of ideas—who says journalists are the only ones who get to lead the conversation? (Ironically, when I was an editor, I''d often surf the blogosphere for story ideas and whispers of new trends. How''s that for a role reversal?)\n\nNow we''re seeing all kinds of bricks-and-mortar editor types (like <em>moi</em>) dipping their toes into the blog world, which I think is a great thing. But cumulatively, when coupled with the economic downturn, there''s a downside to all this webby/bloggy action. Like the article says, it''s harder than ever to get—or keep—a job in media these days. (And the glam factor is quickly drying up too. Think <a href="http://www3.ttc.ca/" target="_blank">TTC</a>, not <a href="http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2008/11/fashion_executives_kiss_town_c.html" target="_blank">Town Cars</a>.)\n\nSo if you''re intent on breaking into magazines, just know that you''ve got to (A) have a real passion for the work and (B) be hella persistent. It also doesn''t hurt to (C) have a trust fund and (D) a back-up career plan.', 'Just in case this blog has you thinking about a career in magazines...', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'just-in-case-this-blog-has-you-thinking-about-a-career-in-magazines', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:40', '2011-10-25 13:51:40', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3060', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(3088, 1, '2009-09-02 05:00:11', '2009-09-02 09:00:11', 'After churning out beauty features for a few years now, I''ve developed the bad habit of over-using certain expressions. One of those is "<strong>turn back the clock</strong>"—a rather clichéd turn of phrase I tend to employ when writing anti-aging or skincare stories.\n\nBut what if you actually COULD turn back the clock, really? That''s the Next Big Thing happening in skincare right now—I kid you not.\n\nThe concept is called sirtuin technology, and in layman''s terms, here''s what it''s about:<!--more-->\n\nOur bodies naturally produce these tiny enzymes called sirtuins. When the sirtuins are stimulated—by particular skincare ingredients, such as resveratrol—the process can actually lengthen the lifespan of our skin cells.\n\nAwesome, right?\n\nWell, maybe. I wrote a feature on this a few months back, and according to one top Canadian derm I interviewed, the jury''s still out on how deeply these products can penetrate. So, yes, sirtuin technology DOES inhibit the aging process in theory—but by how much isn''t yet clear.\n\nBeauty hype or beauty breakthrough? I''ll let you be the judge. (And check out <a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/2008/03/01/is-avon-anew-ultimate-with-sirtuin-technology-an-antiaging-breakthrough/" target="_blank">this post</a> over at <a href="http://thebeautybrains.com/" target="_blank">The Beauty Brains</a>. The Brains aren''t convinced of sirtuins'' efficacy, but commenters report good results from these products.)\n\nFor your consideration, here are a few of the latest sirtuin-based skincare products:\n<table border="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/estee_time-zone-eye.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3089" title="estee_time zone eye" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/estee_time-zone-eye.jpg" alt="estee_time zone eye" width="311" height="311" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT987&amp;PRODUCT_ID=6504" target="_blank">Estée Lauder Time Zone Anti-Line/Wrinkle Eye Creme</a></td>\n<td>$50 for 15 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/clinique_youth-surge-age-decelerating-moisturizer.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3090" title="clinique_youth surge age decelerating moisturizer" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/clinique_youth-surge-age-decelerating-moisturizer.jpg" alt="clinique_youth surge age decelerating moisturizer" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.clinique.ca/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY4914&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD7096" target="_blank">Clinique Youth Surge SPF 15 Age Decelerating Moisturizer </a></td>\n<td>$58.50 for 50 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/avon_ultimate-anew-night.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3091" title="avon_ultimate anew night" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/avon_ultimate-anew-night.gif" alt="avon_ultimate anew night" width="185" height="195" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://shop.avon.ca/avonshop_en/default.asp?rep_phone=&amp;rep_email=&amp;newdept=&amp;s=EN_GGL_BR&amp;c=iProspect&amp;otc=avon_anew&amp;level1_id=1&amp;level2_id=6&amp;pdept_id=22" target="_blank">Avon Anew Ultimate Age Defying Night Cream</a></td>\n<td>$39 for 50 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ren_sirtuin-phytohormone.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3092" title="ren_sirtuin phytohormone" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ren_sirtuin-phytohormone.jpg" alt="ren_sirtuin phytohormone" width="106" height="360" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.renskincare.com/product-REN-Sirtuin-Phytohormone-Replenishing-Cream-%E2%80%93-mature-skin-31131.htm" target="_blank">REN Sirtuin Phytohormone Replenishing Cream</a></td>\n<td></td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>', 'Next big skincare thing: Sirtuins', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'next-big-skincare-thing-sirtuins', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:40', '2011-10-25 13:51:40', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3088', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(3098, 1, '2009-09-03 05:00:42', '2009-09-03 10:00:42', 'The other day, I wrote about how there''s usually <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/26/the-nail-polish-every-beauty-editor-will-be-wearing-this-fall/" target="_blank">a Nail Colour of the Moment that defines each fall season</a> (hint: this year, it''s grey). Well, hold that thought because it has another application: skincare.\n\nNo, I don''t mean it''s suddenly <em>de rigeur</em> to have a grey pallor—I mean that skincare (specifically <em>anti-aging</em> skincare) goes through trends too. It''s just a bit slower than makeup.\n\nFor as long as I can remember, the focus has been on wrinkles as enemy number one. And that hasn''t changed. But a couple of years ago, there was the whole even skin tone thing (a trend that first came about with <a href="http://olaydefinity.ca/" target="_blank">Olay''s Definity line</a>, and continues to this day).\n\nAnd now, the issue that needs fixing is sagging. Listen up, because here are the key words you''ll be seeing on skincare products this fall and beyond: LIFT, PLUMP, FIRM, SCULPT, REBUILD.\n\nAfter the jump, details on the latest lifting lotions and potions.<!--more-->\n<table border="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-ultra-correction_day-cream.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3111" title="chanel ultra correction_day cream" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-ultra-correction_day-cream.jpg" alt="chanel ultra correction_day cream" width="150" height="203" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-skin-care-precision-anti-wrinkle-firming-ultra-correction-lift-lifting-firming-day-cream-spf-15-/product/SKPRE5F8" target="_blank">Chanel Ultra Correction Lift Lifting Firming Day Cream SPF 15</a></td>\n<td>$176 for 50 g</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-ultra-correction_day-fluid.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3108" title="chanel ultra correction_day fluid" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-ultra-correction_day-fluid.jpg" alt="chanel ultra correction_day fluid" width="195" height="245" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-skin-care-precision-anti-wrinkle-firming-ultra-correction-lift-lifting-firming-day-fluid-spf-15-/product/SKPRE5F7" target="_blank">Chanel Ultra Correction Lift Lifting Firming Day Fluid SPF 15</a></td>\n<td>$176 for 50 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-ultra-correction_concentrate.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3109" title="chanel ultra correction_concentrate" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-ultra-correction_concentrate.jpg" alt="chanel ultra correction_concentrate" width="195" height="245" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-skin-care-precision-anti-wrinkle-firming-ultra-correction-lift-sculpting-firming-concentrate-/product/SKPRE5F6" target="_blank">Chanel Ultra Correction Lift Sculpting Firming Concentrate</a></td>\n<td>$200 for 30 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-ultra-correction_night.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3110" title="chanel ultra correction_night" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-ultra-correction_night.jpg" alt="chanel ultra correction_night" width="195" height="245" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-skin-care-precision-anti-wrinkle-firming-ultra-correction-lift-ultra-firming-night-cream-/product/SKPRE5FB" target="_blank">Chanel Ultra Correction Lift Ultra Firming Night Cream</a></td>\n<td>$180 for 50 g</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_lifter1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3105" title="lancome_lifter" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_lifter1.jpg" alt="lancome_lifter" width="180" height="180" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/catalog/product1.aspx?prdcode=090323&amp;CategoryCode=AXESkincare^F1_Smoothing^F2_Smo_AntiWrinckle^F3_Smo_Ant_Day&amp;vname=name&amp;" target="_blank">Lancôme Rénergie Microlift R.A.R.E. Intense Repositioning Lifter</a></td>\n<td>$115 for 24 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_liftereye1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3106" title="lancome_liftereye" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_liftereye1.jpg" alt="lancome_liftereye" width="180" height="180" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/catalog/product1.aspx?prdcode=090343&amp;CategoryCode=AXESkincare^F1_Smoothing^F2_Smo_AntiWrinckle^F3_Smo_Ant_Day&amp;vname=name&amp;" target="_blank">Lancôme Rénergie Microlift R.A.R.E. Intense Repositioning Eye Lifter</a></td>\n<td>$80 for 15 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/elizabeth-arden_plump-perfect-moisture-cream.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3103" title="elizabeth arden_plump perfect moisture cream" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/elizabeth-arden_plump-perfect-moisture-cream.jpg" alt="elizabeth arden_plump perfect moisture cream" width="300" height="300" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://shop.elizabetharden.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3633656&amp;cp=2779948" target="_blank">Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift and Firm Moisture Cream SPF 30</a></td>\n<td>$80 for 49 g</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/elizabeth-arden_plump-perfect-moisture-lotion.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3104" title="elizabeth arden_plump perfect moisture lotion" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/elizabeth-arden_plump-perfect-moisture-lotion.jpg" alt="elizabeth arden_plump perfect moisture lotion" width="250" height="400" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://shop.elizabetharden.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3633655&amp;cp=2779911&amp;parentPage=family" target="_blank">Elizabeth Arden Ceramide Plump Perfect Ultra Lift and Firm Moisture Lotion SPF 30</a></td>\n<td>$80 for 50 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nivea_day1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3100" title="nivea_day" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nivea_day1.jpg" alt="nivea_day" width="212" height="202" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://well.ca/products/nivea-visage-expert-lift-day-care_13764.html?AFFID=BEAUTY" target="_blank">Nivea Visage Expert Lift Day Care</a></td>\n<td>$27.99 for 50 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nivea_night1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3101" title="nivea_night" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nivea_night1.jpg" alt="nivea_night" width="212" height="204" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://well.ca/products/nivea-visage-expert-lift-night-care_13767.html?affid=BEAUTY" target="_blank">Nivea Visage Expert Lift Night Care</a></td>\n<td>$27.99 for 50 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nivea_eye1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3102" title="nivea_eye" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nivea_eye1.jpg" alt="nivea_eye" width="191" height="317" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://well.ca/products/nivea-visage-expert-lift-eye-care_13765.html?affid=BEAUTY" target="_blank">Nivea Visage Expert Lift Eye Care</a></td>\n<td>$27.99 for 15 mL</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/olay_superstructure.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3099" title="olay_superstructure" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/olay_superstructure.jpg" alt="olay_superstructure" width="245" height="315" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.olay.com/boutique/regenerist/products/re1031?tab=ingrelist" target="_blank">Olay Regenerist Superstructure Cream SPF 25</a></td>\n<td>$39.99 for 50 mL</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>', 'Trend alert: Firming skincare products', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'trend-alert-firming-skincare-products', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:40', '2011-10-25 13:51:40', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3098', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3118, 1, '2009-09-02 06:00:46', '2009-09-02 10:00:46', '<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/LO-MMS3_Gallery_Joan_0732.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3120" title="LO MMS3_Gallery_Joan_0732" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/LO-MMS3_Gallery_Joan_0732.jpg" alt="LO MMS3_Gallery_Joan_0732" width="440" height="330" /></a></p>\n\nGosh, that''s a mouthful, no? Too much alliteration this early in the morning.\n\nAnyhoo, just wanted to share a little treat M.A.C sent me—a Q&amp;A with Lana Horochowski, the head of the makeup department for the cast of <em>Mad Men</em>. (We''re all a little bit obsessed with <em>Mad Men</em> these days in the beauty world.) <span style="font-size: small;">Enjoy!</span><!--more-->\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Q: You’re the new department head at <em>Mad Men</em> for Season 3. Will you be making any changes to any character''s makeup?</strong></span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: Since we are moving a little forward into the future, we have changed up the color palette for each character to go along with the time period. </span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Q: When you were preparing for this season, did you do any research for inspiration?  If so, what most inspired you?</strong></span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: Weeks and weeks of meetings and research. I love looking through the old magazines. They are a great reference and a huge source of inspiration; however, we do try to keep the characters looking like real people that do their own makeup and not like movie stars with a makeup artist standing by. Magazines and old movies are a great guideline for a basic look and color selection. </span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/LO-MMS3_Gallery_Betty_0122.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3123" title="LO MMS3_Gallery_Betty_0122" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/LO-MMS3_Gallery_Betty_0122.jpg" alt="LO MMS3_Gallery_Betty_0122" width="300" height="225" /></a>Q: How would you describe the looks of each one of the characters?  How do they differ?</strong></span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: Joan Holloway- always put together, very sassy and sexy</span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">Betty Draper- although she is a housewife she is an ex model, so her makeup is clean but very current for the period</span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">Peggy Olson- Peggy is a young and fresh faced business woman of that period, she is a very clean natural makeup </span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Q: What are your key products for creating the makeup looks for the main female characters?</strong></span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: Joan Holloway- We do a heavier eye on Christina, so the key products would be eyeliner and strip lashes.</span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">Betty Draper- Betty has two distinct looks, her at home look and her going out/evening look. For home she is very natural, basically a sheer foundation, think black eyeliner and mascara. Evening Betty goes a little thicker on the liner and a brighter lipstick, but aalways coordinated with her clothing.</span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">Peggy Olson- Since the key to Peggy’s look is to appear as though she is wearing no makeup, a great foundation is super important.  Also, a natural cheek and lip stain is applied to give her a little color. </span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac_vegasvolt.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3130" title="mac_vegasvolt" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac_vegasvolt.jpg" alt="mac_vegasvolt" width="140" height="200" /></a>Q: What are your favorite M·A·C products for each character?</strong></span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: Joan Holloway- Cream Colour Base in Virgin Isle, Fluidline in Blacktrack and Rich Ground, brown and black, and Eye Shadow in Soft Brown.</span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">Betty Draper- Cream Colour Base in Virgin Isle, Blushcreme in Posey, and <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.ca/templates/products/sp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY15113&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD1439" target="_blank">Lipsticks in Vegas Volt</a>, Lip Pencil in Redd and Cherry</span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">Peggy Olson- Eye Shadow in Orb, Vanilla, and Soft Brown and Blot Powder </span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/LO-MMS3_Gallery_Peggy_0851.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3125" title="LO MMS3_Gallery_Peggy_0851" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/LO-MMS3_Gallery_Peggy_0851.jpg" alt="LO MMS3_Gallery_Peggy_0851" width="300" height="225" /></a>Q: Everyone always notices the lips on the show, but brows seem to play a very important part to the look.</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Can you talk about the brows on the show?</strong></span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: Women of the 60''s had a stricter code of style and etiquette, so people tended to follow the trends closer to the book.  Nowadays, women have a variety of different brow styles so we are constantly tweezing, shaping, and filling the brows to recreate the look of the period. </span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-false-eyelashes.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3129" title="mac-false-eyelashes" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-false-eyelashes.jpg" alt="mac-false-eyelashes" width="360" height="460" /></a>Q:</strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong> </strong></span><span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Each character has the most perfect lashes framing her eyes.  What are your favorite lashes to use to get that perfectly plump line of lashes?</strong></span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: We love the <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.ca/templates/products/mp.tmpl?ngextredir=1&amp;CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY15100" target="_blank">M·A·C individual lashes as well as the traditional strip lashes</a>.</span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Q: Do you collaborate with the hair and costume departments when coming up with a look?</strong></span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: Absolutely!  We have at least three meetings per episode to create the look as a unit. I could not do this show without Lucia Mace (hair), Janie Bryant (costumes), and my fabulous key Ron Pipes! </span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong>Q: There seems to be a lot of making out on the show, how many times do you have to redo those red lips?  Does it get messy?</strong></span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: We do what we can to seal the lip color, but we still have to go in every take to perform a minor clean up. </span>\n\n<span style="font-size: small;"><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac_fluidline.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3128" title="mac_fluidline" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac_fluidline.jpg" alt="mac_fluidline" width="150" height="150" /></a>Q: What can real women take away from the show’s look and incorporate into their everyday look?</strong></span>\n<span style="font-size: small;">A: Well, a great start would be lining the top lash line only with a gel liner like <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT151&amp;PRODUCT_ID=898" target="_blank">M·A·C Fluidline</a>.  We love this product for recreating the perfect 60''s eye.  Also, replacing gloss and sheer or shimmer lipsticks with matte reds, bright pinks, and corals help create a more retro look.  Lastly, instead of a powder blush try using creme in pinks and corals to create a flushed looking cheek.  For evening, strip lashes are always a bonus.</span>', 'Mad Men makeup from M.A.C', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'mad-men-makeup-from-m-a-c', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:40', '2011-10-25 13:51:40', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3118', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(3135, 1, '2009-09-09 05:00:11', '2009-09-09 09:00:11', 'Asking a beauty editor to choose her favourite makeup brand is like asking a mother to pick her favourite child: impossible. But if I could only use one brand of makeup for the rest of my life, Guerlain would definitely be among the top five contenders.\n\nThis fall''s collection is called "Beauté Slave"—that''s French for Slavic Beauty. And it''s gorge. Natalia Vodianova is the face, and I''m loving this whole Russian doll look: the rosy cheeks, the undone hair, the floral tapestries. Makes me want to ditch my minimalist black and welcome fall with a floor-sweeping gypsy dress.\n\nHere''s the full scoop. (Hint: if you can only pick one thing from this collection, make it the pretty Russian Doll cream blush or the KissKiss Baby tinted lip balm. The eyeshadows are just too pretty for me to bear messing up with a makeup brush...)<!--more-->\n<table border="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_volga-princess.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3137" title="guerlain_volga princess" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_volga-princess.jpg" alt="guerlain_volga princess" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml;jsessionid=VXLUKBDKSHHECCV0KRRQ5UQ?id=P243233&amp;categoryId=C7992&amp;shouldPaginate=true" target="_blank">Guerlain Volga Princess Eyes and Lips Palette</a></td>\n<td>$75</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_ombre-eclat-in-tsarina2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3141" title="guerlain_ombre eclat in tsarina" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_ombre-eclat-in-tsarina2.jpg" alt="guerlain_ombre eclat in tsarina" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P243235&amp;categoryId=C12214" target="_blank">Guerlain Ombre Éclat 4 Shades Eyeshadow</a> in Tsarina</td>\n<td>$62</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_russian-doll.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3138" title="guerlain_russian doll" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_russian-doll.jpg" alt="guerlain_russian doll" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P243234&amp;categoryId=RPYMAL&amp;shouldPaginate=true" target="_blank">Guerlain Russian Doll Radiant Blush</a> (Limited Edition)</td>\n<td>$45</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_kisskissbaby.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3144" title="guerlain_kisskissbaby" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_kisskissbaby.jpg" alt="guerlain_kisskissbaby" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P243203&amp;shouldPaginate=true&amp;categoryId=1132" target="_blank">Guerlain KissKiss Baby Lipstick</a> (Tinted Lip Balm) in Cristal Nude, Red Nude, Honey Nude, Rosewood Nude, Romantic Nude and Rosy Nude</td>\n<td>$35 each</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_rouge-g.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3145" title="guerlain_rouge g" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_rouge-g.jpg" alt="guerlain_rouge g" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P236400&amp;categoryId=C12214" target="_blank">Guerlain Rouge G de Guerlain Jewel Lipstick Compact</a> in Giovanna and Graziella</td>\n<td>$48 each</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_le2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3142" title="guerlain_le2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_le2.jpg" alt="guerlain_le2" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P204735&amp;shouldPaginate=true&amp;categoryId=1132" target="_blank">Guerlain Le 2 de Guerlain Mascara</a> in Nuit 2 Bohème (Intense Plum)</td>\n<td>$37</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_retractable-eye-pencil.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3143" title="guerlain_retractable eye pencil" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_retractable-eye-pencil.jpg" alt="guerlain_retractable eye pencil" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P243232&amp;shouldPaginate=true&amp;categoryId=1132" target="_blank">Guerlain Retractable Eye Pencil</a> in Gold, Silver, and Bohemian</td>\n<td>$30 each</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\nAt Guerlain Boutiques, Holt Renfrew, Ogilvy, The Bay, Sears, Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora stores across Canada.', 'Out now: Guerlain &quot;Beauté Slave&quot; Fall Makeup Collection', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-guerlain-beaute-slave-fall-makeup-collection', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:40', '2011-10-25 13:51:40', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3135', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(3169, 1, '2009-09-04 05:37:54', '2009-09-04 09:37:54', 'I''m thinking the answer is no. But not so fast—let''s just say you''ve got money to burn. What could possibly justify the kind of price tag attached to Sisley''s Supremÿa at Night (which is just launching now at Holt Renfrew)?\n\nWell, first of all, let me say that Sisley makes EXCELLENT products. Always high quality and the owners get really involved right down to the smallest details. (They''re also one of the few beauty companies that haven''t been snapped up by one of the Grand Poobahs of the beauty biz, i.e. L''Oréal, Estée Lauder or P&amp;G... which probably explains a few things.)\n\nSo what makes this cream worth $850? Something called Phyto-Complex LC 12, which is supposed to be a "longevity complex." The complex contains four active botanicals that are supposed to extend the lifespan of skin cells. (Sound familiar? I just blogged about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/02/next-big-skincare-thing-sirtuins/" target="_blank">the trend towards sirtuins in skincare</a>, and although I''m not completely certain this is what Sisley is talking about here, it seems to be along the same lines.)\n\nThe other compelling thing about this product is that it''s supposed to feel like a cream, but acts as powerfully as a serum. Quick lesson on textures: serums, because they''re thinner and lipid-based, can typically handle a higher percentage of active ingredients than can be added to creams. So Sisley has, apparently, managed some scientific feat with this one in order to get lots of actives infused within a cream texture.\n\nWhat''s a little disappointing to my geeky beauty brain is that the results were spectacular—but they were on lab cultures ("skin tissue explants"), not actual living, breathing, human females. In the lab, this product was able to double the life of the skin cells. Will it do that on your face? That''s the <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">million dollar</span> $850 question.\n\nStill, if this is anything like the rest of Sisley''s skincare line, I have no doubt that it''s amazing and WILL give you a firmer, smoother and more luminous look—even if your skin cells don''t shave off half their age.\n\nAvailable now at Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.', 'Would you pay $850 for a night cream?', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'would-you-pay-850-for-a-night-cream', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:40', '2011-10-25 13:51:40', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3169', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(3182, 1, '2009-09-07 05:52:49', '2009-09-07 09:52:49', 'If you spend a lot of time in the beauty blogosphere, you''ve probably heard inklings about a new concept: <strong>members-only online</strong> <strong>beauty sales</strong>. (Not to be confused, <a href="http://iheartbeauty-katherine.blogspot.com/2009/09/who-is-fairest.html" target="_blank">as I Heart Beauty''s Katherine pointed out</a>, with the magazine beauty sale, which is a nightmare of epic proportions. As any beauty staffer will attest, offering up Dior and Chanel makeup at $1 apiece—with proceeds going to charity—seems to bring out the worst in humankind.)\n\nPrivate sales have existed for a while now in fashion (<a href="http://www.ruelala.com/" target="_blank">RueLaLa</a> and <a href="http://www.glamlist.com/" target="_blank">GlamList</a> are two examples) but not in beauty—until now. Just launched last week, <a href="http://www.thefairest.com/DefaultT1.aspx" target="_blank">The Fairest</a> hosts 24 to 48-hour-long sales featuring brands like Jurlique, Tarte and Butter London at up to 75 percent off. Although they don''t currently ship outside of the U.S., <a href="http://www.temptalia.com/the-fairest-private-sample-sale-launches" target="_blank">my sources tell me</a> they should be offering this service very soon. In the meantime, check out <a href="http://blog.thefairest.com/" target="_blank">Who''s the Fairest?</a>, the site''s daily beauty blog (headed up by beauty blogger extraordinaire <a href="http://jolienadine.com/index.html" target="_blank">Nadine Jolie</a>).\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/theskinny.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3184" title="theskinny" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/theskinny-300x228.jpg" alt="theskinny" width="300" height="228" /></a><a href="http://shoptheskinny.com/" target="_blank">The Skinny</a> is another new site, set to launch in October. Their angle is all about skin: they''ll be offering  up to 75 percent off on skincare brands like Perricone MD, Lisa Hoffman Beauty, 100% Pure, International Orange, Dermaquest and Organic Apoteke. They''ll give you advice on picking the right products, too, with educational videos and personalized recommendations. Like The Fairest, The Skinny doesn''t ship to Canada—YET. (But it''s definitely in their short-term plans to start doing so.) Until then, you can still <a href="http://shoptheskinny.com/" target="_blank">sign up</a> for the chance to win some amazing product giveaways (which Canadians are absolutely eligible to win!) and of course, get access to their educational videos.', 'New retail concept: The online beauty sale', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-retail-concept-the-online-beauty-sale', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:40', '2011-10-25 13:51:40', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3182', 0, 'post', '', 8),
(3190, 1, '2009-09-10 05:24:14', '2009-09-10 09:24:14', '<a href="http://www.tiff08.ca/default.aspx" target="_blank">Toronto''s International Film Festival</a> (affectionately known as TIFF for short) kicks off today, with George Clooney and Oprah Winfrey leading the star-studded guest list. (Other attendees include Penelope Cruz, Naomi Watts, Clive Owen, Colin Firth, Ewan McGregor, Jennifer Garner, Colin Farrell and Drew Barrymore. Yowza!)\n\nTIFF parties are funny. I skipped them last year—possibly because the more I''m exposed to this stuff, the more I want to have a beer, at a pub, in my jeans—but back when I was a newly minted magazine editor, they were can''t-miss events on my September social calendar. Basically, they remind me of lunching at <a href="http://www.frommers.com/destinations/losangeles/D40894.html" target="_blank">The Ivy</a>: you might as well be chopped liver because everybody''s looking slightly past your shoulder to clock the celebs shuffling through enroute to the VIP area.\n\nOf course, like most formal events, getting ready is the <em>real</em> fun part. Am I right? It''s an excuse to play with your hair, try out new makeup, etc. And with that in mind—whether you''re going to a TIFF party or not—I thought you''d enjoy this how-to video from <a href="http://world.ca/" target="_blank">worldSALON</a>''s Brian Phillips. (As you may know, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/24/looking-for-a-new-colourist-torontos-worldsalon-rocked-my-world/" target="_blank">I''m a big fan of worldSALON and their colouring techniques</a>.) Here, Brian uses salt spray and a neat twisty technique to achieve a gorgeous updo, but if you did this, your hair would look equally stunning even if you left it down.\n\n<object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="480" height="295" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZOAwyWQ_Xm8&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZOAwyWQ_Xm8&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>', 'Going to a TIFF party? Get red carpet-ready hair', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'going-to-a-tiff-party-get-red-carpet-ready-hair', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:40', '2011-10-25 13:51:40', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3190', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3198, 1, '2009-09-11 05:55:19', '2009-09-11 09:55:19', 'What''s that you say? You don''t want to channel Heather Graham, like EVER?\n\nOkay, let me explain. You see, I was sent this lip gloss (<a href="http://well.ca/beauty/products/loreal-paris-infallible-never-fail_13334.html?AFFID=BEAUTY" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Infallible Never Fail Plumping Lipgloss</a>, to be exact) and it immediately reminded me of her. It''s bright red and super glossy, and all I could think of was this picture (circa her <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0118749/" target="_blank"><em>Boogie Nights</em></a> era), where she does the over-the-top, wide-eyed doll-face look SO VERY WELL.<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/loreal_infallible.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2621" title="loreal_infallible" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/loreal_infallible.jpg" alt="loreal_infallible" width="85" height="210" /></a>\n\nIt''s not for everyone, but I kind of love it. Because you can go on for weeks and weeks with your plain Jane neutral lip and beige eyeshadow and subtle blush, and it''s all so very BORING after a while. Then along comes Heather, all big eyes and lips and hair, and it''s FUN. (Pair all that with a red bustier dress, however, and you might get a tad more attention than you were looking for.)\n\nMaybe I also like this look because I share this quality with Heather where sexy just comes across as doll-like (which is actually fine by me). Some people put on a red lip and it''s like, whoa—too hot to handle! Me? I put it on and look like one of the kids on <a href="http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/toddlers-tiaras/about-toddlers-and-tiaras.html" target="_blank">Toddlers and Tiaras</a>.\n\nSo this lip gloss, well, it''s just a suggestion. A $13.95 suggestion. (It plumps your lips for six hours, too!) Because who said beauty has to be so darn serious all the time?', 'For days when you want to channel Heather Graham', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'for-days-when-you-want-to-channel-heather-graham', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3198', 0, 'post', '', 5),
(3223, 1, '2009-09-14 05:39:37', '2009-09-14 09:39:37', 'When I read about <a href="http://www.sulabeauty.com/content/paint-and-peel" target="_blank">Sula''s Paint &amp; Peel Polish</a> over at <a href="http://www.sugarshockbeauty.com/2009/08/quick-change-artist-sula-paint-and-peel.html" target="_blank">SugarShock</a>, I KNEW I had to try it. The concept is simple: safe, water-based nail polish that peels right off—no remover required. Yes, I''m having another "Why Didn''t I Think of This First?" beauty moment.\n\nSee, the folks at <a href="http://www.sulabeauty.com/content/home" target="_blank">Sula</a> are smart. Not a big surprise, actually, since the Toronto-based company is headed up by none other than perfumer <a href="http://www.susannelang.com/" target="_blank">Susanne Lang</a>, whose eponymous mix-and-match scents I count amongst my favourites. (And who I hope, if she''s reading this, might consider launching a similarly-minded eco-friendly fragrance sometime soon, since Sula''s eau de parfums aren''t organic. Please, Susanne?)\n\nBut back to nail polish, and why Ms. Lang is SMART. I''ve been known to (A) be lazy, (B) have an obsession with toxic substances in my beauty products, and (C) neurotically pick at my nail polish until it flakes off, leaving unattractive chips. This stuff satisfies me on all three counts. On first brush, it smells strangely like the white glue kids across Canada are probably spreading over their art projects this week, but no matter. It dries REALLY quickly and to me, seemed much easier to work with than its mainstream nail polish cousins.\n\nIt''s also free of the "big three" nail polish chemicals—formadelhyde, toluene and phthalates. The fun part, of course, is the peeling. SO satisfying—and how great is it that you''re not taking off the upper layer of your nail in the process?\n\nOne caveat: it doesn''t last a long time, especially if you like to shampoo daily. (I applied it on a Saturday afternoon, and it was half-peeled off when I came out of the shower Sunday morning. I''m guessing the formula doesn''t agree with hot water or scrubbing action.) However, keep in mind that I tried it on bare nails, and it''s supposed to work better if you layer it on top of their <a href="http://www.sulabeauty.com/content/metallic-top-base-coat" target="_blank">base coat</a> and under their <a href="http://www.sulabeauty.com/content/permanent-top-coat" target="_blank">top coat</a> (just like normal polish).\n\nNot crazy about the <a href="http://www.sulabeauty.com/catalog/12/paint_peel_trend_collection" target="_blank">fall colour collection</a>—it features mostly blues and greens, and I''m more of a classic pink girl—but I''m liking the look of <a href="http://www.sulabeauty.com/content/modern-mauve" target="_blank">Modern Mauve</a>, <a href="http://www.sulabeauty.com/content/crimson-red" target="_blank">Crimson Red</a> and <a href="http://www.sulabeauty.com/content/perfect-pink" target="_blank">Perfect Pink</a> (pictured).\n\n<em>$9 each at select boutiques across Canada (see <a href="http://www.sulabeauty.com/content/where-find-sula-products" target="_blank">here</a> for list).</em>', 'Product review: Sula Nail Polish', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'product-review-sula-nail-polish', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3223', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(3236, 1, '2009-09-15 05:00:01', '2009-09-15 10:00:01', 'As if it''s not enough of a lifestyle adjustment when the calendar flips from August to September (don''t tell me people ever outgrow that "back to school" feeling)—we''ve got TIFF and New York Fashion Week (technical name: <a href="http://www.mbfashionweek.com/newyork/" target="_blank">Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week</a>) to contend with as well! (TIFF, of course, is short for <a href="http://www.tiff.net/default.aspx" target="_blank">Toronto International Film Festival</a>, which continues until the 19th. And if you''re in need of hair help for a festival soiree, may I send you to <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/10/going-to-a-tiff-party-get-red-carpet-ready-hair/" target="_blank">this post for tips from worldSALON''s Brian Phillips</a>?)\n\nWhile TIFF is all about celeb spotting, Fashion Week is a bit more exciting, at least from a beauty point of view, because we get a sneak peek at what hairstyle, nail polish colour and eye shadow we''ll all be wearing six months from now. So for the next few days, I''ll be posting some of my favourite Fashion Week looks. DO try these at home. (And isn''t it great that you can wear this stuff now, as opposed to waiting until spring 2010 to wear the clothes? Another reason I love beauty.)\n\nI''ll be keeping my eye out for TIFF beauty pics too. (I did end up making it out to a couple of shindigs, most notably the premiere of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1172233/" target="_blank"><em>Whip It</em></a>, where Drew Barrymore sported a most unusual two-toned hairdo. Stay tuned for photos! And definitely see the movie when it comes out in October—you''ll love it.)\n\nLet''s get inspired to try some new looks this fall!', 'Beauty Trendspotting: TIFF and NYFW', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'beauty-trendspotting-tiff-and-nyfw', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3236', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3243, 1, '2009-09-15 05:10:15', '2009-09-15 10:10:15', 'Boy, am I ever glad we''re not living in the early-noughties anymore. Don''t you look back at what we used to wear in 2003, 2004, and think—God, how tacky? One of my biggest pet hates is all that shimmer and glitter we used to wear. As in, lips, cheeks <em>and</em> eyes—and not tiny little shimmer fragments, these were like giant crystals! Paired with those J.Lo-style fake tans and bleached-out blonde hair, who did we think we were, Vegas showgirls?\n\n(I hope you know what I''m talking about... otherwise, if that was just me, then this is pretty embarrassing.)\n\nOf course, a touch—just a TOUCH—of shine is nice. It''s pretty. It makes your skin glow, your lips look 22.47% bigger*, and shaves AT LEAST five years off your age*.\n\n*Totally accurate statistics, of course.\n\nMay I present to you Shine Done Right? <!--more-->This is from Carolina Herrera the other day. Here''s the head to toe:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/carolinaherrera-body.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3244" title="carolinaherrera-body" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/carolinaherrera-body.jpg" alt="carolinaherrera-body" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nAnd here''s the close-up:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/carolinaherrera-face.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3245" title="carolinaherrera-face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/carolinaherrera-face.jpg" alt="carolinaherrera-face" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nGorgeous, right?\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior_eyeshowbeige.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-3248" title="dior_eyeshowbeige" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior_eyeshowbeige-150x150.jpg" alt="dior_eyeshowbeige" width="150" height="150" /></a>This is totally achievable at home. Looks like two different shades of shimmery shadow—one a soft brown for contouring the lid and then a white one for around the inner corners. I LOVE how the shimmer is extended all the way up the lid—something I often do with <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P177722&amp;categoryId=B70" target="_blank">this product from Dior</a> (in beige), which I can''t recommend enough. Notice the subtle black, slightly winged-out eyeliner on the upper lash line.\n\nI like how the lips look moist but not glossy. (I''m kinda over that super-high shine gloss look now anyway.) Probably done with a creamy, semi-matte lipstick, blotted a few times.\n\nAs for hair—it needs to be like this, just pulled back simply. With all the shine happening on the eye, big hair would just be too much.\n\n<em>Photos: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Subtle Shine at Carolina Herrera', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-subtle-shine-at-carolina-herrera', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3243', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3253, 1, '2009-09-15 06:10:30', '2009-09-15 11:10:30', 'Since I started focusing on the beauty and health beats in my magazine writing, I don''t pretend to know much about fashion anymore. But I do know this: apparently seats at Alexander Wang''s show were some of the most coveted of the season.\n\n(Sad admission: I got that fact via <a href="http://laineygossip.com/Rachel_McAdams_sits_next_to_Anna_Wintour_at_Alexander_Wang_prompting_speculation_she_will_cover_Vogu.aspx?CatID=0&amp;CelID=0" target="_blank">Lainey Gossip</a>, who reports that our very own Rachel McAdams sat next to Anna Wintour. Apparently a cover may be in the works, to coincide with Rachel''s role in the upcoming <em>Sherlock Holmes</em> movie. Go Rachel!)\n\nI''m not going to comment on the clothes, since that''s not my thing, but I AM going to comment on the beauty look.<!--more-->\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/alexanderwang-body.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3255" title="alexanderwang-body" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/alexanderwang-body.jpg" alt="alexanderwang-body" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nNow, from this pic, everything looks pretty normal, right? (Well, aside from what looks like two triangular cut-outs that line up right under her, uh, nipples. But oops! I said I wasn''t going to comment on the fashion.)\n\nHere''s the close-up:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/alexanderwang-face.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3254" title="alexanderwang-face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/alexanderwang-face.jpg" alt="alexanderwang-face" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/benefit_speedbrow.jpg"><img class="alignright size-thumbnail wp-image-3259" title="benefit_speedbrow" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/benefit_speedbrow-150x150.jpg" alt="benefit_speedbrow" width="150" height="150" /></a>Now I''m all for good eyebrow grooming, but this is taking the concept of an eyebrow brush too far, no? I suppose we can re-interpret this for the street by simply combing our brows upward with a nifty little product like <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P107406&amp;shouldPaginate=true&amp;categoryId=5333" target="_blank">Benefit''s Speed Brow</a>—I''d probably trim, though, if my brows started sticking up like this lady''s.\n\nThe rest of the makeup is really blah, but I''m sort of digging the hair. It''s likely achieved here with extensions, but if you''ve got hair that''s past your shoulders, you could do a slightly shorter version. I love the messiness of it, but maybe that''s because I wouldn''t need any hair products to get my hair to do this. Score!\n\n<em>Photos: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Crazy Brows, Slightly Less Crazy Hair at Alexander Wang', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-crazy-brows-slightly-less-crazy-hair-at-alexander-wang', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3253', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3263, 1, '2009-09-15 09:43:01', '2009-09-15 14:43:01', 'I can still remember the day when white eye shadow finally clicked for me. See, I wasn''t a girl who grew up really experimenting with makeup—at least not outside the confines of my own home. Maybe it was just the university I went to, but if you so much as wore a skirt to class one day, you''d get weird looks from everyone. Crazy makeup? Definitely frowned upon.\n\nNot long after I graduated, I found myself in one of those nightclubs where the bathroom is like some magical oasis complete with makeup artist, hairstylist, etc. (More fun than being on the dance floor, in fact.) And this is where I first found out what white eye shadow can do for your eyes. It''s an old standby makeup artist trick: apply a dab at the inner corners of the eyes, and they''ll pop like crazy. I think I busted out that look every time I went out for the next three years.\n\nNow it''s nice to see a new twist on how to wear white shadow, at Donna Karan.<!--more-->\n\nHere''s the head to toe:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/donnakaran_body.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3267" title="donnakaran_body" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/donnakaran_body.jpg" alt="donnakaran_body" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nAnd the close-up:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/donnakaran_face.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3268" title="donnakaran_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/donnakaran_face.jpg" alt="donnakaran_face" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nIsn''t it cool to see such an opaque white all over the lid? (Well not all over—just from the lash line to the crease.) The grey dress would have looked lovely with a regular black liner, but the white is so much more modern and cool. It''s almost like a reverse 1960s eye, with the shadow sort of winged out at the outer corners. And true to form, doesn''t this make her eyes look all bright and wide awake?\n\nBest worn, of course, with not much else happening on the face—just great skin with some peachy-pink blush and maybe some lip balm.\n\nNot sure what, exactly, is happening with the hair—possibly a faux bob? I don''t love those, but I do like the smoothness and simplicity, which again keeps the focus on the eyes.\n\n<em>Photos: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Surprisingly Wearable White Shadow at Donna Karan', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-surprisingly-wearable-white-shadow-at-donna-karan', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3263', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(3272, 1, '2009-09-16 05:00:11', '2009-09-16 10:00:11', 'You''ve heard of the expression "Business in the front, party in the back"—yes? (If not, take a gander at <a href="http://www.ratemymullet.com/" target="_blank">this here site</a> and you''ll get the picture.)\n\nWell, based on the hair and makeup at Derek Lam, it''s got a new interpretation: "Business on the top, party on the eyelids."\n\nAh yes, the ''80s are back—SO THEY TELL US. And yet, if you look at the hair, it says sweet, office-appropriate, almost ''40s-esque curls. What the devil is going on here?\n\nLet''s take a look at the full-body shot:<!--more-->\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dereklam_body.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3273" title="dereklam_body" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dereklam_body.jpg" alt="dereklam_body" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nTotally cute (although that''s a scandalously short little frock there). Now the close-up:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dereklam_face.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3274" title="dereklam_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dereklam_face.jpg" alt="dereklam_face" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nFirst off all, kudos for pushing the envelope with this crazy rainbow eye. I do totally respect that. Hey, it''s fashion!\n\nBUT. No woman in her right mind who is not (a) absolutely, flawlessly drop-dead gorgeous AND (b) under age 25 is going to be able to wear this. Ahhh fashion.\n\nSo how do we do this? We take inspiration. We wear one, at most two different eyeshadow colours. (Use three bright ones like the gal here and you''re entering Crazy Town.) <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/05/20/lise-watier-eye-shine-in-bleu-lagoon/" target="_blank">We swipe a touch of turquoise liner under our eyes</a>. We rock some mauve shadow from lash line to crease.\n\nAnd most importantly of all—we don''t wear much else on our face. (See? Even the makeup artists on this show knew enough to leave the lips and cheeks alone.)\n\nAs for the hair: it''s gorgeous, but I''m old school—I''d probably pair it with more traditional makeup instead of this rainbow action. Looks like it was moussed within an inch of its life, curled all over with a flat iron, teased and tousled and then pinned up. That''s all I''ve got.\n\n<em>Photos: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Rainbow Eyes at Derek Lam', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-rainbow-eyes-at-derek-lam', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3272', 0, 'post', '', 5);
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(3281, 1, '2009-09-17 05:00:29', '2009-09-17 10:00:29', 'As I mentioned <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/15/beauty-trendspotting-tiff-and-nyfw/" target="_blank">here</a>, I was lucky enough to attend the premiere of <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1172233/" target="_blank"><em>Whip It</em></a> earlier this week (thanks, P&amp;G Beauty!). It was one of those evenings where you think: "God, I love this job." Cocktails, complimentary hair and makeup touch-ups, car service to the event and Drew Barrymore herself as the MC. Oh, and the movie was pretty fab too.\n\nBut let''s dissect Drew''s new look. As you may have heard, she''s currently sporting a blonde lob (that''s beauty slang for "long bob"!) with jet black ends. Kinda like she just dipped it in a big ''ol bottle of hair dye. Yeah, I don''t get it either.\n\nStill, Drew is cuteness personified, so I hate to hate on her, you know? I just wanted to give her a jar of Pantene deep conditioner, or something (hey, she''s the face of CoverGirl—another P&amp;G brand).... or maybe just some scissors. Something tells me no hairdresser going to own up to performing this colour job.\n\nBesides The Hair, Drew also had some very electric-blue, Rihanna-esque nails going on. Along with a bright yellow McQueen gown. One word: ballsy. I love her even more for <a href="http://www.torontolife.com/daily/toronto-international-film-festival-2009/2009/09/14/drew-barrymore-ditches-her-whip-it-after-party-for-sweaty-bettys/" target="_blank">heading to Sweaty Betty''s instead of her after-party</a>.\n\nAs with every TIFF event where a celeb is on the premises, it was madness both surrounding the red carpet and even inside—every single person was shoving cameras in Drew''s face like some kind of zoo creature. If I were famous, I''d definitely be known as a giant b*tch because that''s gotta get annoying.\n\nBut that, uh, didn''t stop me from snapping some pics anyway—including one of Drew and her man Justin (Long—of <em>He''s Just Not That Into You</em> and the PC vs. MAC commercials). These photos are terrible quality so don''t judge... I know I''ll never be a paparazzi. But here they are:\n\n<!--more-->On the red carpet:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0522.JPG"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3292" title="IMG_0522" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0522-299x224.jpg" alt="IMG_0522" width="299" height="224" /></a>\n\nThe Dress (notice Juliette Lewis on the right):\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0536.JPG"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3294" title="IMG_0536" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0536-225x300.jpg" alt="IMG_0536" width="225" height="300" /></a>\n\nThe Embrace (awwww!):\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0538.JPG"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3295" title="IMG_0538" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0538-300x225.jpg" alt="IMG_0538" width="300" height="225" /></a>', 'TIFF Spotting: Drew Barrymore&#039;s Two-Toned Hair', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'tiff-spotting-drew-barrymores-two-toned-hair', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3281', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3299, 1, '2009-09-17 06:00:49', '2009-09-17 11:00:49', 'Here''s a beauty equation for you: What the red lip is to fall is what the fuchsia lip is to spring. That is, essential.\n\nI love me some bold lip—especially when it''s done like this one at Marc by Marc Jacobs.\n\n(Confession: Marc had me worried for a while there, what with the downright scary faces in his Marc Jacobs show, which happened before this one. Powdered-white skin with clownish brows and lips. Frightening, I tell you. In the next few months, they''ll be showing up as "beauty don''ts" in magazines around the world... trust.)\n\nThankfully, Marc redeemed himself—at least from a beauty POV—with this look. Let''s take a gander at the head-to-toe, shall we?<!--more-->\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/marcbymarcjacobs_body.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3300" title="marcbymarcjacobs_body" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/marcbymarcjacobs_body.jpg" alt="marcbymarcjacobs_body" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nNow at a distance, that bow in her hair is actually pretty adorable, no? Here''s the close-up:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/marcbymarcjacobs_face.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3301" title="marcbymarcjacobs_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/marcbymarcjacobs_face.jpg" alt="marcbymarcjacobs_face" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nOkay... maybe not. For real life, I''d probably swap it out for a cute, Blair Waldorf-style hairband.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/armani_lasting-silk-foundation.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3303" title="armani_lasting silk foundation" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/armani_lasting-silk-foundation-159x300.jpg" alt="armani_lasting silk foundation" width="159" height="300" /></a>But I''m definitely all over this makeup. And how EASY would this be? Nothing on the eyes save a lick of mascara, no blush... just gorgeous matte skin and a matte fuchsia lip. For the skin, may I suggest <a href="http://www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com/_us/_en/newproducts/index/lasting-silk-uv-spf20.htm" target="_blank">Giorgio Armani''s Lasting Silk Foundation</a>? (Armani foundations are generally considered by makeup artists to be THE BEST—I can remember when I used to do beauty shoots at a magazine I once worked for and they''d always mysteriously go missing...)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nars_schiap.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3304" title="nars_schiap" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nars_schiap.jpg" alt="nars_schiap" width="150" height="180" /></a>As for the lip, I''m partial to NARS for bold colours, and I think <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/Lipstick-C10_makeup_1.aspx" target="_blank">Schiap</a> (a semi-matte) is just about the ultimate hot pink.', 'First Look: Matte Lips, Matte Skin... and a Great Big Bow at Marc by Marc Jacobs', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-matte-lips-matte-skin-and-a-great-big-bow-at-marc-by-marc-jacobs', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3299', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3308, 1, '2009-09-18 05:00:54', '2009-09-18 10:00:54', 'I''ve always been partial to Icy Blondes. You know, Grace Kelly, Kim Novak, Tippi Hedren.\n\nOh wait—I guess those are all Hitchcock Blondes. (He had a bit of an obsession too.) Here''s a more contemporary example (although still from the same era): Betty Draper, the flaxen-haired ex-model that January Jones plays on the hit show <em>Mad Men</em>.\n\nThe appeal of the Icy Blonde is that she''s simply not like you or I—she''s untouchable. Cool, detached, elegant, effortless, immaculate. THIS is the Icy Blonde.\n\nSure, she sounds like someone you want to hate on. But wouldn''t it be cool to BE her?\n\nThat''s why I adored the hair and makeup at Michael Kors for spring. You just know Betty D. would be all over it. Here''s the breakdown:<!--more-->\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/michaelkors_body.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3309" title="michaelkors_body" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/michaelkors_body.jpg" alt="michaelkors_body" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nAnd the close-up:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/michaelkors_face.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3310" title="michaelkors_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/michaelkors_face.jpg" alt="michaelkors_face" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nOkay, first of all, let''s just ignore poor Vlada''s under-eye bags. We all know models do not eat or sleep during fashion week, so give a kid a break, yes?\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/duwop_violeteyes.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3316" title="duwop_violeteyes" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/duwop_violeteyes.jpg" alt="duwop_violeteyes" width="250" height="250" /></a>Instead, let''s focus on the gorgeousness of that eye makeup. Purple, as you may know, is one of the big colours of the fall season, and it shows no sign of letting up next spring. (Try <a href="http://shop.duwop.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&amp;ProdID=142" target="_blank">this little palette from DuWop</a> to get the look.) Here, it looks like they''ve used the standard smokey eye technique, but—and this is VERY important—grounded it with fine black liner along the inner lash line.\n\nAnd in case you were tempted to smudge—no, no, no. The precision part is key with this look. Do you think Grace Kelly would have EVER gone for that sooty, smudgey look? Of course not!\n\nI''m loving that the cool tones continued on the lips with an icy pink. No blush.\n\nAnd will we ever get tired of the headband thing? I''m not at all sick of them yet, and think this transparent plastic one is adorable (very futuristic-looking). KEY MOVE: bust out your flat iron and then smooth down any frizzies with hairspray or serum. (Just think: "What would Grace do?" and you''ll know what to do.)\n\nP.S. I may have failed to mention that you don''t, in fact, have to be blonde to rock this look. It''s equally pretty on brunettes—see?\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/michaelkors_face2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3311" title="michaelkors_face2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/michaelkors_face2.jpg" alt="michaelkors_face2" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\n<em>Photos: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Modern Ice Queen at Michael Kors', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-modern-ice-queen-at-michael-kors', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3308', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(3319, 1, '2009-09-18 06:00:30', '2009-09-18 11:00:30', 'Fashion shows, as you know, are not about NORMAL. They''re meant to inspire! Shock! Confuse! Etc.\n\nI can appreciate that—and I do enjoy spying little beauty and fashion trends here and there. BUT... there''s usually at least one element of each designer''s vision that I don''t like. (Or at least, not for my boring life!) See examples: <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/16/first-look-rainbow-eyes-at-derek-lam/" target="_blank">rainbow eye makeup</a>, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/17/first-look-matte-lips-matte-skin-and-a-great-big-bow-at-marc-by-marc-jacobs/" target="_blank">OTT bow action</a>, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/15/first-look-crazy-brows-slightly-less-crazy-hair-at-alexander-wang/" target="_blank">knee-high socks (?)</a>, for starters.\n\nBut <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/09/do-the-russian-princess-thing-guerlains-beaute-slave-fall-look/" target="_blank">as you also may know</a>, I love making up hypothetical beauty situations, such as this one:\n\n<strong>If you had to wear the Total Look—that means the clothes, hair, makeup, everything!—from just one designer ALL season long, which would it be?</strong>\n\nFor me, there''s no question: Anna Sui. These gals look gooooooooood. Take a look:<!--more-->\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/annasui_body.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3321" title="annasui_body" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/annasui_body.jpg" alt="annasui_body" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nHere''s the close-up:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/annasui_face.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3320" title="annasui_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/annasui_face.jpg" alt="annasui_face" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nIs that not the nicest hair you''ve seen in a long, long time? If my hair did this every morning, I''d be a happy girl. See, it''s not straight, but it''s not curly. It''s got body, but not too much body. It''s really just the vision of health.\n\nHow to do it? It starts, obviously, from the inside out (but I won''t bore you with a healthy lifestyle lecture—you know the basics, and they DO make a difference).\n\nThe right colour is also key: as you may notice, models always have GREAT colour. It never clashes with their skin tone—and you rarely see obvious highlights. It''s "you, only better" hair.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/tresemme_24hrbodyshampoo.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3324" title="tresemme_24hrbodyshampoo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/tresemme_24hrbodyshampoo-202x300.jpg" alt="tresemme_24hrbodyshampoo" width="202" height="300" /></a>And you knew I''d get to this: you have to keep it in good condition. Use the right products (something volume-building and suitable for colour-treated hair would be good) and get regular trims to keep ratty ends at bay.\n\nAs for styling, you could probably achieve this look with <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/04/03/the-velcro-roller-volume-trick/" target="_blank">the velcro roller volume trick</a>. So pretty!\n\n<em>Photos: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Bouncy, Shiny, Happy Hair at Anna Sui', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-bouncy-shiny-happy-hair-at-anna-sui', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3319', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3330, 1, '2009-09-18 12:15:47', '2009-09-18 16:15:47', 'Via one of my sister blogs, <a href="http://givegoodgift.ca/?p=1705" target="_blank">Gifted</a>—head on over there now and enter to win:\n<blockquote>I’ve been a fan of Rowenta’s clothing steamers for quite some time (once you steam, you’ll never waste time ironing again), but now they’ve just launched a new beauty line to make your locks (not frocks) look good. This professional flat iron (used to style stars’ hair before the red carpet at the TIFF Tastemakers Lounge) features 3 temperature settings and titanium technology on the plates to help kill bacteria and resist scratching and peeling. A perfect gift for your favourite starlet.\n\nRowenta Beauty Professional Flat Iron, $219.\n<p class="alert"><strong>Psst…you can win one of these fabulous flat irons by subscribing to receive GIFTED daily by signing up <a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=givegoodgift/ayRf&amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank">here</a>. All subscribers will be entered. Winner chosen September 30th.</strong></p>\n</blockquote>', 'Win a Rowenta Flat Iron at Gifted!', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'win-a-rowenta-flat-iron-at-gifted', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3330', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3359, 1, '2009-09-21 11:00:36', '2009-09-21 16:00:36', 'I make no secret of the fact that I''d be perfectly happy abandoning city life for a place in the countryside, where I could grow my own flowers and veggies, bake pies with fruit from my orchard, and have a dozen or so animals roaming wild around the property. (Of course, this country abode would need to be less than 3o minutes from a Whole Foods, a shopping mall and some decent restaurants and nightlife—which is why that vision remains a fantasy, at least for the near future.)\n\nUntil then, I''ll have to satisfy myself with the cool country vibe Ralph Lauren had going for his spring show. LOVE LOVE LOVE this. <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/18/first-look-bouncy-shiny-happy-hair-at-anna-sui/" target="_blank">I wrote the other day that I''d be happy to wear Anna Sui''s Total Look day in, day out for an entire season</a>... well, it looks like she''s got competition now.\n\nHere''s the full body shot:<!--more-->\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ralphlauren_body.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3364" title="ralphlauren_body" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ralphlauren_body.jpg" alt="ralphlauren_body" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nAnd here''s the head shot:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ralphlauren_face.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3363" title="ralphlauren_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ralphlauren_face.jpg" alt="ralphlauren_face" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nDoesn''t it make you want to run off to a farm too? (At least, if we could look this good mucking about in the mud and hay etc.?)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/drhauschka_rougepowder.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3360" title="drhauschka_rougepowder" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/drhauschka_rougepowder.jpg" alt="drhauschka_rougepowder" width="230" height="280" /></a>This is simple makeup, and the key is great skin. It just looks like it glows from within, doesn''t it? I know I''m becoming a Blush Nazi, but it''s essential to pull this off. One you might like—since this looks a bit more tawny than pinky—is <a href="http://www.drhauschka.com/natural-skin-care-products/decorative-cosmetics/face/details.aspx?id=184&amp;product=Rouge+Powder+in+Soft+Terracotta+-+" target="_blank">Dr. Hauschka''s Rouge Powder</a>. It has zero glitter (unlike my nighttime favourite, <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/Blush-C39_makeup_7.aspx" target="_blank">NARS Orgasm</a>), so it''s actually more of a natural look for day. And it''s totally pure, so it will NEVER clog your pores.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/covergirl_lipstain.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-3361" title="covergirl_lipstain" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/covergirl_lipstain-185x300.jpg" alt="covergirl_lipstain" width="185" height="300" /></a>A couple more things: Notice the very, very subtle hint of white highlighter at the inner corners of the eyes, which lights up her whole face (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/15/first-look-surprisingly-wearable-white-shadow-at-donna-karan/" target="_blank">I talked about that technique here</a>). And to get the rosy look on the lips, a lip stain would be ideal. Go for one that''s not too dark—I hear <a href="http://www.covergirl.com/products/product.jsp?productId=outlast_lipstain" target="_blank">CoverGirl''s Outlast Lipstains</a> are excellent, and the one I''d try would be Flirty Nude.\n\nThe hair looks easy, not too fussy—just a nice, smooth blowout. Don''t forget the jaunty cap, of course!\n\n<em>Photos: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Milkmaid Chic at Ralph Lauren', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-milkmaid-chic-at-ralph-lauren', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3359', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(3373, 1, '2009-09-21 06:15:57', '2009-09-21 10:15:57', 'The beauty world was shocked—SHOCKED, I tell you!—when parent company Estée Lauder announced on Thursday that they''re shuttering <a href="http://www.prescriptives.com/home.tmpl?ngextredir=1" target="_blank">Prescriptives</a>. Across the beauty blogosphere (and Twitterverse) you could almost hear a collective gasp. Apparently the brand was under-performing, which is no surprise in these recessionary times: most of us are trading off all but our most essential prestige products for their mass-market equivalents.\n\nSO. If you use anything in the line, it''s time to go shopping! Distribution ends January 31st, but I''d bet most die-hard fans are stockpiling their favourites NOW. Some to consider: the cult <a href="http://www.prescriptives.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY14715&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD1030" target="_blank">Flight Cream</a>,<a href="http://www.prescriptives.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY21094&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD11718&amp;cm_vc=XCATEGORY21094" target="_blank"> Super Line Preventor Xtreme</a>, and my personal favourite, <a href="http://www.prescriptives.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY2275&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD907" target="_blank">Calyx</a>. Fragrances always have memories attached to them. I''ll really miss it.\n\nUPDATE: Calyx lives on! The fragrance will continue to be distributed through Aramis Designer Fragrances. Thanks, EL!', 'R.I.P., Prescriptives', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'r-i-p-prescriptives', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3373', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(2946, 1, '2009-10-01 21:00:58', '2009-10-02 01:00:58', 'I know we''ve been hearing about the "Return of the 1980s" for a few seasons now, but it''s only within the past couple of weeks that I''ve actually felt like that pronouncement is true. First, I saw <em>ELLE Canada</em>''s 80s-tastic September cover (I swear, it could have said September 1989 and I wouldn''t have known the difference). Then, I went shopping. Seems our sartorial options this year are limited to pleated pants, rolled-up cuffs, jazz shoes and the like. Ew.\n\nBut hey—maybe I can come around with the makeup, at least. Especially when it''s <a href="http://uma.chanel.com/makeup/colour-collection.php" target="_blank">Chanel</a>! (Mais oui!) Perhaps it''s the model''s short hair and plummy eyes and lips, but this pic feels très late-80s to me. Of course, that wasn''t the REAL inspiration for this look. It was Venice—apparently a city Mademoiselle Chanel adored. (I''m thinking that was before all the stinky pigeons took over.)\n\nAnyway, as always, the makeup is gorgeous—whether you''re after an 80s-face or not. Here''s what it includes:<!--more-->\n<table border="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_joues-contraste.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3455" title="chanel_joues contraste" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_joues-contraste.jpg" alt="chanel_joues contraste" width="137" height="172" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-makeup-face-blush-joues-contraste-powder-blush-/product/MAFMU170" target="_blank">Chanel Joues Contraste Powder Blush</a> ($47) in Fresque</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_les-tissages_tweed-sienna.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3456" title="chanel_les tissages_tweed sienna" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_les-tissages_tweed-sienna.jpg" alt="chanel_les tissages_tweed sienna" width="100" height="110" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-makeup-face-blush-les-tissages-de-chanel-blush-duo-tweed-effect-/product/MAFMU561" target="_blank">Chanel Les Tissages de CHANEL Blush Duo Tweed Effect</a> ($52) in Tweed Sienna</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_poudre-douce.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3457" title="chanel_poudre douce" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_poudre-douce.jpg" alt="chanel_poudre douce" width="100" height="110" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-makeup-face-powder-poudre-douce-soft-pressed-powder-/product/MAFMU55C" target="_blank">Chanel Poudre Douce Soft Pressed Powder</a> ($54) in Pêche Caresse</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_eye-gloss.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3458" title="chanel_eye gloss" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_eye-gloss.jpg" alt="chanel_eye gloss" width="137" height="172" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-makeup-eyes-eye-shadows-eye-gloss-exclusive-creation-/product/MAEMU2BJ" target="_blank">Chanel Eye Gloss Luminous Cream Quadra Eye Shadow  (Limited Edition) </a>($65)</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_les-4-ombres-murano.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3459" title="chanel_les 4 ombres murano" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_les-4-ombres-murano.jpg" alt="chanel_les 4 ombres murano" width="100" height="110" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-makeup-eyes-eye-shadows-les-4-ombres-de-chanel-quadra-eye-shadow-/product/MAEMU170" target="_blank">Chanel Les 4 Ombres Quadra Eye Shadow</a> ($61)  in Murano</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_aqua-alta.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3464" title="chanel_aqua alta" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_aqua-alta.jpg" alt="chanel_aqua alta" width="117" height="140" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-makeup-eyes-eye-shadows-irreelle-duo-silky-eyeshadow-duo-/product/MAEMU29D" target="_blank">Chanel Irréelle Duo Silky Eyeshadow Duo</a> ($48) in Acqua Alta</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_rouge-allure.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3461" title="chanel_rouge allure" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_rouge-allure.jpg" alt="chanel_rouge allure" width="137" height="172" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-makeup-lips-lipstick-rouge-allure-luminous-satin-lip-colour-/product/MALPR35Y" target="_blank">Chanel Rouge Allure Luminous Satin Lip Colour</a> ($37 each) in Clandestine, Comedia, Amusing, Captive, Intuitive and Instinctive</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Chanel_PralinedOr.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3463" title="Chanel_Pralined''Or" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Chanel_PralinedOr.jpg" alt="Chanel_Pralined''Or" width="100" height="110" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-makeup-lips-lip-liners-le-crayon-levres-precision-lip-definer-/product/MALPR080" target="_blank">Chanel Le Crayon Lèvres Precision Lip Definer</a> ($26) in Praline d''Or</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_gondola.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3207" title="chanel_gondola" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_gondola-300x300.jpg" alt="chanel_gondola" width="168" height="168" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-makeup-nails-nail-colour-le-vernis-nail-colour-/product/MANPR010" target="_blank">Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour</a> ($26) in Gondola</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-nail-polish-intermezzo.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-thumbnail wp-image-3462" title="chanel nail polish intermezzo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-nail-polish-intermezzo-150x150.jpg" alt="chanel nail polish intermezzo" width="150" height="150" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour" target="_blank">Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour</a> ($26) in Intermezzo</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody></table>', 'Out now: Chanel Fall Makeup Collection', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-chanel-fall-makeup-collection', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=2946', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3230, 1, '2009-10-02 05:00:06', '2009-10-02 09:00:06', 'Do you wear mineral makeup? It''s been a huge craze in the beauty world over the past few years, but truth be told, what''s out there can be a bit of a minefield. The whole premise behind mineral makeup is that it''s better for your skin: free of drying and/or pore-clogging preservatives, alcohol, talc, dyes, emulsifiers, perfume and mineral oil. Sadly, as it became popular, a whole whack of mainstream brands jumped on the bandwagon—and in my opinion, their versions aren''t of the same quality.\n\n<img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3627" title="BareMinerals" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/BareMinerals-300x292.jpg" alt="BareMinerals" width="180" height="175" />\n\nOf course, you might not notice this if you don''t have sensitive or problem skin, or don''t require high-coverage formulas. But since my skin is as sensitive as it gets, AND I''m an admitted natural products fiend, I''ve been on the hunt for while now for a mineral makeup brand to call my own. (And yes, I''ve tried the ever-popular <a href="http://www.bareminerals.com/" target="_blank">bareMinerals</a>, but I''m a bit on the fence about it, despite how much <a href="http://jolienadine.com/blog/2009/07/29/tricks-for-flawless-bareminerals-application/" target="_blank">Jolie Nadine raves about the line</a>. As <a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a>'' Janine points out, it tends to make pores look larger and can leave a weird sheen on the skin. I also feel like I''m wearing a TON of makeup by the time I finish with all that buffing action.)\n\nHappily, Toronto-based makeup artist Charlotte Johnstone introduced me to mineral makeup line <a href="http://www.colorescience.com/1280x1024/flash/index.html" target="_blank">Colorescience</a> about a month or so ago—and I''ve been using it ever since!\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/colorescience_foundation_brush.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3631" title="colorescience_foundation_brush" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/colorescience_foundation_brush.jpg" alt="colorescience_foundation_brush" width="325" height="325" /></a>\n\nI want to call this a best-kept secret, because I''d never heard of the line before, but it''s actually been featured in <em>Glamour, InStyle, Allure</em> and many other mags. And trust me: for a tiny, independently-owned company, that''s a GREAT sign that the products are awesome. (As a beauty editor, there''s a lot of pressure to feature mostly advertisers'' products—so wherever I could, I''d try to sneak in my favourite indie brands. So that''s a tip for next time you''re browsing a magazine!)\n\nAnyway, there are several reasons I think <a href="http://www.colorescience.com/1280x1024/flash/index.html" target="_blank">Colorescience</a> is great:\n<ul>\n	<li>It''s made up of the highest-quality minerals, along with high-tech, good-for-your-skin ingredients like peptides, salicylic acid and hyaluronic acid.</li>\n	<li>It''s free of all the aforementioned "baddies": talc, mineral oil, dyes, emulsifiers, alcohol, preservatives and perfume.</li>\n	<li>It''s naturally UVA- and UVB-resistant. So there''s no need for the extra step of sunscreen.</li>\n</ul>\nHere, a few of the items currently on heavy rotation in my makeup routine:\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Colorescience_Corrector-Kit.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3633" title="Colorescience_Corrector Kit" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Colorescience_Corrector-Kit.jpg" alt="Colorescience_Corrector Kit" width="427" height="237" /></a></p>\n<a href="http://www.colorescience.com/1280x1024/flash/index.html" target="_blank">Colorescience Corrector Kit</a>: I never thought I could use a mineral-based concealer until I tried this handy kit. I''m in love! The coverage is amazing—it works on dark circles and even blemishes—and the five shades enable you to custom-blend for the perfect hue. The darker ones can also double as bronzer or eyeshadow, and you can use the lightest shade as a highlighter! It even works as an all-over foundation.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/colorescience-suncanny.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3634" title="colorescience-suncanny" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/colorescience-suncanny.jpg" alt="colorescience-suncanny" width="250" height="279" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://www.colorescience.com/1280x1024/flash/index.html" target="_blank">Colorescience Suncanny Foundation Brush - SPF 20</a>: I always thought it was unrealistic for derms to scream about applying sunscreen on our faces not just in the mornings but also before our lunch hours and going home at night. That just ruins your makeup! So this product is so, so clever. It''s a powder foundation that also doubles as a sunscreen, AND it''s in a handy, go-anywhere brush. So now there''s no excuse not to be sun-protected.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/colorescience-be-still-hydrating-mist.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3635" title="colorescience-be-still-hydrating-mist" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/colorescience-be-still-hydrating-mist.jpg" alt="colorescience-be-still-hydrating-mist" width="178" height="500" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://www.colorescience.com/1280x1024/flash/index.html" target="_blank">Colorescience Aromatherapy Gem Spritzers</a>: Mineral makeup looks best when, after applying it, you lightly spritz your face with an atomiser to set the powder. These ones are infused with pharmaceutical-grade aromatherapy oils for extra skin-soothing benefits.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/colorescience_lip-polish.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3636" title="colorescience_lip polish" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/colorescience_lip-polish.jpg" alt="colorescience_lip polish" width="300" height="300" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://www.colorescience.com/1280x1024/flash/index.html" target="_blank">Colorescience Lip Polish</a>: Who knew lip products came in mineral versions too? This little wand has a fresh peppermint scent and gives long-lasting colour while it hydrates your lips. And while it''s not labelled as an SPF product, it also contains the natural sunscreens zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, making it a great choice for summer.\n\nAvailable at<span style="line-height: 18px;"> worldSALON, 132 Adelaide St. E., Toronto, (416) 594-1402 and select medical spas and salons across Canada. For more locations visit <a href="http://www.colorescience.com/1280x1024/flash/index.html" target="_blank">colorescience.com</a>.</span>', 'Review: Colorescience Mineral Makeup', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'review-colorescience-mineral-makeup', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3230', 0, 'post', '', 8),
(3340, 1, '2009-09-22 05:00:47', '2009-09-22 10:00:47', 'One of the reasons I wanted to start a beauty blog—after years writing about beauty for magazines—was because I''ve got more room here to EXPLAIN the trends.\n\nSitting in my lofty tower as a magazine editor, I''d often run images straight from the runways... and God help you if you took us literally. I mean, it''s great to say that black lipstick is fashionable—but do we really want people rocking a full Marilyn Manson? Of course not.\n\nThe good news is that with every beauty trend, there''s a way to adapt it so it''s wearable. (Well... most of the time, anyway.) Which is why I''ve rounded up a list of my top beauty don''ts—straight from the runways of New York Fashion Week—with some thoughts on how to fix ''em for real life. Here we go! <!--more-->\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/calvinklein_face2.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3345 aligncenter" title="calvinklein_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/calvinklein_face2.jpg" alt="calvinklein_face" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\n<strong>Calvin Klein</strong>\n\n<strong>The Look: </strong>"I forgot my mattifying face powder at home today."\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>The Fix</strong>: Listen carefully: Dewy good. Greasy BAD ( at least when it''s deliberate, like this look... even her hair looks kinda unwashed). If you''re prone to shine on the T-zone, carry some of those blotting papers in your purse (<a href="http://www.tweezerman.com/scripts/item.cfm?gc=F&amp;sc=CT&amp;itemsku=2803-R" target="_blank">these ones from Tweezerman</a> are excellent), or try a mattifying range like <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/26/kiehls-rare-earth-collection/" target="_blank">Kiehl''s Rare Earth line</a>. A good powder for chasing shine is the classic <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT159&amp;PRODUCT_ID=301" target="_blank">M.A.C Blot Powder</a>.</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3349" title="marcjacobs_face2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/marcjacobs_face2.jpg" alt="marcjacobs_face2" width="320" height="480" /></p>\n<strong>Marc Jacobs</strong>\n\n<strong>The Look</strong>: "I moonlight part-time as a clown."\n\n<strong>The Fix:</strong> Oh dear. Where do we start here? Obviously MJ was being theatrical here. The girls actually look cool from a distance—like little dolls or ballerinas. SO. To adapt it for real life, stick with the topknot, just skip the drawn-on brows and tone down the eyeliner and lipstick. Swap the white face powder for a sheer tinted moisturizer and add some blush too, so you''re not so morbidly pale. (<a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/Blush-C39_makeup_7.aspx" target="_blank">NARS Orgasm</a> works on anyone and everyone.)\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3353" title="31philliplim_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/31philliplim_face.jpg" alt="31philliplim_face" width="320" height="480" /></p>\n<strong>3.1 Phillip Lim</strong>\n\n<strong>The Look</strong>: "Oh, no I don''t have an eye infection—I just like orange eyeshadow."\n\n<strong>The Fix:</strong> In my world, orange eyeshadow is NEVER okay. Just don''t do it—you''ll get all kinds of inquiries about the state of your health. Orange, however, is great on the lips or cheeks, so that''s where I suggest you wear it. (Caution: orange lipstick can make your teeth look more yellow, so use <a href="http://www.whitestrips.com/en_CA/home/?247SEM" target="_blank">Whitestrips</a> beforehand!). <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/Lip-Lacquer-C13_makeup_7.aspx" target="_blank">NARS, as usual, has a great orange balm called Cariabe</a> that you could try.\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3354" title="narcisorodriguez_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/narcisorodriguez_face.jpg" alt="narcisorodriguez_face" width="320" height="480" /></p>\n<strong>Narciso Rodriguez </strong>\n\n<strong>The Look</strong>: "I haven''t seen sunlight since 2006."\n\n<strong>The Fix</strong>: Now this look isn''t terrible. (It''s so neutral, what''s there to hate, really?) But I''ve always maintained that EVERYONE —even 5''10", Eastern European, poreless-skinned models—looks better with a bit of blush. Trust. If you''re not keen on the aforementioned NARS Orgasm, you could try a cream version like <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/09/do-the-russian-princess-thing-guerlains-beaute-slave-fall-look/#more-3135" target="_blank">Guerlain''s lovely Russian Doll Radiant Blush</a> (but get it now—it''s limited edition).\n<p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3355" title="rodarte_face" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/rodarte_face.jpg" alt="rodarte_face" width="320" height="480" /></p>\n<strong>Rodarte</strong>\n\n<strong>The Look</strong>: "I was an extra on the set of <em>The Lost Boys</em>."\n\n<strong>The Fix</strong>: <a href="http://www.sugarshockbeauty.com/2009/09/rodarte-gets-inked-for-spring.html" target="_blank">SugarShock had a post about Rodarte the other day</a>, where I commented that I wasn''t a fan of this look. I just can''t get on this Goth bandwagon. But I get it—there''s something appealing about a rich, dark mouth. Just not THIS dark. I''d lighten it up with a more plummy shade (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/31/wearing-makeup-like-its-1929-dior-jazzclub-autumn-look/#more-3028" target="_blank">Dior has a nice one this season called Decadent Plum</a>). And I hate to harp on the blush thing—but just a hint of it would make this look less vampire and more chic.\n\n<em>Photos: Style.com</em>', 'New York S/S &#039;10: Fashion Week beauty don&#039;ts', 'One of the reasons I wanted to start a beauty blog—after years writing about beauty for magazines—was because I''ve got more room here to EXPLAIN the trends.\n\nSitting in my lofty tower as a magazine editor, I''d often run images straight from the runways... and God help you if you took us literally. I mean, it''s great to say that black lipstick is fashionable—but do we really want people rocking a full Marilyn Manson? Of course not.\n\nThe good news is that with every beauty trend, there''s a way to adapt it so it''s wearable. (Well... most of the time, anyway.) Which is why I''ve rounded up a list of my top beauty don''ts—straight from the runways of New York Fashion Week—with some thoughts on how to fix ''em for real life. Here we go!', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'new-york-ss-10-fashion-week-beauty-donts', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3340', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(3371, 1, '2009-09-28 05:00:23', '2009-09-28 09:00:23', 'Beauty, like fashion, cycles in trends. And when one manufacturer comes out with something cool, chances are you''ll see a version of the same concept in a handful of OTHER lines in less than 12 months.\n\nSuch is the case with the latest skincare craze: the roller ball. It’s basically a tool to help massage in the product as you apply it—a metal ball that rolls around (replacing the standard tube-type tip). The idea is that it helps decrease puffiness and boosts circulation. (You may have also seen the same device in those portable-size perfume bottles, like the one on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/10/guaiac-by-red-flower-my-favourite-scent%E2%80%94ever/" target="_blank">my beloved Red Flower Guaiac</a>.)\n\nI’m fairly certain the first company to come out with this concept was <a href="http://www.byterry.com/" target="_blank">By Terry</a> (in the VIP Skin Expert Peace &amp; Glow Roll-On). Launched in Canada last year, this is from the line created by French makeup artist—and MAJOR innovator—Terry de Gunzburg, who was also the brains behind <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-complexion-concealer/c38_40_45/p141/touche-eclat-radiant-touch/product_info.html" target="_blank">Yves Saint Laurent’s iconic Touche Éclat</a>.\n\nSo does the roller thingamajig work? I’m not convinced it’s going to perform miracles. But hey—it feels nice and it seems to cool the skin. I’d keep this at work for those mid-afternoon moments where you catch a glimpse of your haggard, tired-looking self in the bathroom mirror and panic. This might help!\n\nHere’s the lowdown on this fall’s selection. (One more—from Olay—is coming in January, too, but I''ve been told it''s too early to share details on that.) So... let''s roll!\n<table border="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Sampar_Eye_Rule.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3419" title="Sampar_Eye_Rule" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Sampar_Eye_Rule.jpg" alt="Sampar_Eye_Rule" width="186" height="248" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.sampar.com/en/products/age-antidote/eye-rule" target="_blank">Sampar Paris Age Antidote Eye Rule</a> fills in fine lines and wrinkles and reduces dark circles and puffy eyes.$89 for 10 mL, at The Bay stores across Canada.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nuxe_roll-on.png"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3420" title="nuxe_roll on" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nuxe_roll-on-300x234.png" alt="nuxe_roll on" width="300" height="234" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://en.nuxe.com/les-soins/aroma-vaillance-express-fiche-17.html" target="_blank">Nuxe Aroma-Valliance Express Deep Wrinkle Filler Roll-On</a> targets deep wrinkles on the forehead and around the eyes and lips.$49 for 15 mL, at The Bay and Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/garnier-nutritioniste-skin-renew.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3422" title="garnier-nutritioniste-skin-renew" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/garnier-nutritioniste-skin-renew.jpg" alt="garnier-nutritioniste-skin-renew" width="250" height="236" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://well.ca/products/garnier-nutritioniste-skin-renew_7881.html?affid=BEAUTY" target="_blank">Garnier Nutritioniste Skin Renew Awakening Face Massager</a> softens fine lines and boosts circulation for a more radiant appearance.$19.99 for 50 mL, at drugstores and mass retailers across Canada.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/vichy_eye-roll-on.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3421" title="vichy_eye roll on" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/vichy_eye-roll-on.jpg" alt="vichy_eye roll on" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.vichyconsult.co.uk/products-AQYX0001/facial-skin-care/aqualia-thermal/aqualia-thermal-eye-roll-on.aspx" target="_blank">Vichy Aqualia Thermal Eye Roll-On</a> targets dehydration lines around the eyes and under-eye bags and circles.$34 for 15 mL, at drug stores across Canada.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/by-terry_peace+glow-roll-on.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3426" title="by terry_peace+glow roll on" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/by-terry_peace+glow-roll-on.jpg" alt="by terry_peace+glow roll on" width="250" height="250" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.sephora.fr/browse/product.jhtml?id=P51641" target="_blank">By Terry VIP Skin Expert Peace &amp; Glow Roll On</a> softens signs of fatigue, stimulates microcirculation and relaxes skin tissues.$78, at Sephora and Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/roc_eye-roll-on.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3576" title="roc_eye roll on" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/roc_eye-roll-on-300x300.jpg" alt="roc_eye roll on" width="300" height="300" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.rocskincare.ca/" target="_blank">RoC Complete Lift Eye Roll-On</a> lifts and firms the eye area while decreasing the appearance of puffiness. $15 for 30 mL, at drugstores across Canada.</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>', 'Trend alert: Roller ball applicators', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'trend-alert-roller-ball-applicators', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3371', 0, 'post', '', 5),
(3379, 1, '2009-09-22 05:00:40', '2009-09-22 09:00:40', 'Sometimes a perfume bottle is so pretty it really doesn''t matter what''s inside it. It could be empty for all I care—I just want it because of how darn cute it will look on top of my dresser.\n\nAnd that''s the case with <a href="http://lolamarcjacobs.com/" target="_blank">Lola</a>, Marc Jacobs'' hotly-anticipated olfactory follow-up to <a href="http://www.daisymarcjacobs.com/" target="_blank">Daisy</a>. (Yes, that''s a giant, multi-layered plastic bouquet on the top, and yes, it''s too cute for words.) But back to Daisy—Daisy and me, well, we were cool, but she was a little immature for me, if you know what I mean. But Lola is different. Lola is Daisy''s older sister, and she''s more serious. (I know this because of notes like pear d''anjou, fuchsia peony, geranium and musk. My verdict? Sophisticated but not heavy.)\n\nAnd have you noticed? Lola''s so popular right now that she modelled for EVERY fashion magazine this month. (Don''t believe me? Take a look—she''s being featured everywhere!) And there''s no doubt in my mind that she''s currently sitting pretty atop MANY a beauty editor''s dresser (as all highly covetable new products are wont to do after photo shoots).\n\nI wonder if she''s made friends with LeeLee, Sofia or Gina yet? (They''re the gals from <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/26/benefit-crescent-row-collection/" target="_blank">Benefit''s recently launched Crescent Row collection</a>). Not sure what the deal is right now with using first names for fragrances, but I do hope they all get along.\n\n<strong>Lola Marc Jacobs</strong>\nAvailable in Eau de Parfum ($79 for 50 mL or $105 for 100 mL), Sensual Body Lotion ($49 for 150 mL), Silky Shower Gel ($42 for 150 mL) and Luxurious Body Cream ($59 for 140 g). At Holt Renfrew, Sephora and Murale stores (and in October, department and drug stores) across Canada.', 'So pretty it doesn&#039;t matter how good it smells: Lola Marc Jacobs', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'so-pretty-it-doesnt-matter-how-good-it-smells-lola-marc-jacobs', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '2011-10-25 13:51:39', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3379', 0, 'post', '', 5);
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(3385, 1, '2009-09-23 05:00:29', '2009-09-23 09:00:29', '<p style="text-align: left;">The other day, <a href="http://www.revlon.com/ProductCatalog/ProductDetails.aspx?CategoryID=4&amp;SubCategoryID=15&amp;ProductID=90" target="_blank">Revlon</a> hosted Toronto''s beauty press at my favourite type of beauty event: the mani-pedi. Forget cocktail parties or elaborate fine dining. I''m happiest chit-chatting about products while some kind soul is scrubbing the dead stuff off the soles of my feet.</p>\nNow I''ll be the first to admit that Revlon isn''t the sexiest of brands. (I''m a packaging fanatic and theirs definitely needs an upgrade. It''s so ''90s!) But product-wise, at least when it comes to NAILS, you can colour me impressed. Sometimes, you have to get over your inner beauty snob (or at least <em>I</em> do) and just try stuff out. And that''s what I did.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/revlon_cherries-in-the-snow.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3386" title="revlon_cherries in the snow" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/revlon_cherries-in-the-snow.jpg" alt="revlon_cherries in the snow" width="200" height="200" /></a>Did you know that Cherries in the Snow—a gorgeous blue-red—is one of the brand''s original shades, first released in the 1950s? It still looks amazing today. In fact, Revlon surprised me with a number of great reds (Revlon Red and Raven Red are two others) in flat tones—I find their shimmery shades a little tacky. I prefer my fingers neutral, so if you''re looking for a go-with-anything pink, Sheer Petal is just the ticket.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/revlon_silver-screen.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3389" title="revlon_silver screen" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/revlon_silver-screen.jpg" alt="revlon_silver screen" width="215" height="215" /></a>Their new shades for fall are surprisingly pretty. I''ve blabbed about grey nail polish to death, so I''d wear Silver Screen, a gorgeous metallic grey. And for dark polish fans, there''s Hot for Chocolate (a rich, deep, black-brown) and Midnight Affair (deep navy).\n\nBonus: all the polishes are DBP-, toluene- and formaldehyde-free. Now where else can you find that for $4.99?\n\nRevlon Nail Enamel, $4.99 each. At <a href="http://well.ca/beauty/products/revlon-nail-enamel_4017.html?AFFID=BEAUTY" target="_blank">Well.ca</a> and drugstores across Canada.\n\nUPDATE: This might just be the longest-lasting polish I''ve ever worn too. Sheer Petal has been on my fingernails EIGHT chip-free days and counting...', 'Classic AND a bargain: Revlon Nail Polish', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'classic-and-a-bargain-revlon-nail-polish', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3385', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3395, 1, '2009-09-30 05:00:19', '2009-09-30 09:00:19', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/29/fall-fragrances-part-one-the-latest-spicy-woody-sexy-scents/" target="_blank">Yesterday''s post</a> looked at the spicier side of scents this fall. But notes like vetiver, amber and patchouli certainly aren''t for everyone. Perhaps you prefer your fragrances to be of the floral genre? If so, there are some GORGEOUS ones this year. Read on—and check in again tomorrow for our final chapter: fruity fragrances.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/michael-kors_very-hollywood.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3436" title="michael kors_very hollywood" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/michael-kors_very-hollywood.jpg" alt="michael kors_very hollywood" width="250" height="250" /></a><a href="http://www.michaelkors.com/store/catalog/catalogPage.jhtml?tid=P6&amp;itemId=cat2102&amp;parentId=cat152&amp;masterId=cat101" target="_blank"><strong>Very Hollywood Michael Kors</strong></a><strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>What it is</strong>: White floral\n\n<strong>Notes</strong>: black currant, mandarin, amber, gardenia\n\n<strong>My take</strong>: This is a big, bold, glamorous scent. I don''t think I''d wear it everyday—it''s more of a special occasion fragrance—but as an MK scent fan (I love his liberal use of gardenia), I think this is a winner.\n\nLuxe Perfume Spray, $375 for 30 mL; Eau de Parfum Spray, $56 for 30 mL / $78 for 50 mL / $105 for 100 mL; Limited-Edition Gem Solid Perfume Ring, $50. At Holt Renfrew and Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/marc-jacobs_lola.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3437" title="marc jacobs_lola" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/marc-jacobs_lola-300x299.jpg" alt="marc jacobs_lola" width="300" height="299" /></a><a href="http://lolamarcjacobs.com/" target="_blank"><strong>Lola Marc Jacobs</strong></a>\n\n<strong>What it is</strong>: Warm floral\n\n<strong>Notes</strong>: pear d’anjou, fuchsia peony, geranium, musk\n\n<strong>My take</strong>: As I mentioned previously, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/22/so-pretty-it-doesnt-matter-how-good-it-smells-lola-marc-jacobs/" target="_blank">the bottle is so pretty it really doesn''t matter how good this smells</a>. But the juice is good too: it''s a slightly heavier, sweeter take on the ever-popular Daisy.\n\nEau de Parfum, $79 for 50 mL / $105 for 100 mL. At Holt Renfrew, Sephora and Murale stores (and in October, department and drug stores) across Canada.<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mariah-carey_forever-fragrance.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3439" title="mariah carey_forever fragrance" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mariah-carey_forever-fragrance-300x300.jpg" alt="mariah carey_forever fragrance" width="300" height="300" /></a><a href="http://shop.elizabetharden.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3773232&amp;cp=2879146" target="_blank"><strong>Forever Mariah Carey</strong></a>\n\n<strong>What it is</strong>: Modern floral\n\n<strong>Notes</strong>: neroli, lotus blossom, green apple, tuberose, gardenia, white musk\n\n<strong>My take</strong>: So... I don''t actually hate this. You think it’s going to be the typical dime-a-dozen celebrity scent, but the musk and tuberose give it a little something special. It''s fresh and clean, and perhaps more subtle than most white florals. I''m impressed!\n\nEau de Parfum Spray, $63 for 50 mL / $78 for 100 mL; Parfum, $220 for 15 mL. At department stores across Canada in October.<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/yves-rocher_tendre-jasmin.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3433" title="yves rocher_tendre jasmin" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/yves-rocher_tendre-jasmin-200x300.jpg" alt="yves rocher_tendre jasmin" width="200" height="300" /></a><a href="http://www.yvesrocher.ca/control/category/~category_id=3000/~pcategory=3000" target="_blank"><strong>Yves Rocher Tendre Jasmin</strong></a>\n\n<strong>What it is</strong>: Floral\n\n<strong>Notes</strong>: jasmine, mandarin, citron, orange blossom, mimosa\n\n<strong>My take</strong>: My word—this scent was created by haute parfumeur Jacques Cavallier, who has created many of the world''s bestselling fragrances, including the delectable YSL elle! I''ve yet to test it, but it sounds promising, especially at this price point.\n\nEau de Parfum, $69 for 50 mL. At Yves Rocher Beauty Centres across Canada, yvesrocher.ca or 1-800-361-2746.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/flacon-folies-neiges.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3580" title="flacon folies neiges" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/flacon-folies-neiges-200x300.jpg" alt="flacon folies neiges" width="200" height="300" /></a><a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/fr/categories/view/parfum-s-6" target="_blank"><strong>Lise Watier Folies Neiges</strong></a>\n\n<strong>What it is: </strong>Floral green\n\n<strong>Notes: </strong>orange, mandarin, white flowers\n\n<strong>My take: </strong>Oh, Canada! Our very own Mitsou Gélinas is the muse for this scent. And no lie—I''d wear this. It''s light and fresh, and it DOES sort of smell like snow. Amazing!\n\nEau de toilette spray, $55 for 50 mL / $75 for 100 mL. At select department stores and drugstores across Canada.', 'Fall fragrances part two: Florals', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'fall-fragrances-part-two-florals', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3395', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(3404, 1, '2009-09-23 15:40:37', '2009-09-23 19:40:37', '<p style="text-align: left;">Oh, <em>Cosmo</em>. You kill me. Here''s some VERY BAD beauty advice they''re dispensing in their October issue. This little gem was sent to me courtesy of the lovely Jill (beauty editor at <em>Glow</em>).</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/cosmospread0921091.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7717" title="cosmospread092109" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/cosmospread0921091.jpg" alt="" width="560" height="388" /></a></p>\nClick on <a href="http://cache-foo-08.gawkerassets.com/gawker/assets/images/39/2009/09/cosmospread092109.jpg" target="_blank">this link</a> to enlarge the image. And please tell me you''ll never do this. I can''t think of anything a guy would love LESS than a gross old thong as a hair tie.\n\nThe editors must be laughing their asses off when they print this stuff, no? There really are no words.', 'In a beauty pinch? Gawdawful advice from Cosmo...', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'in-a-beauty-pinch-gawdawful-advice-from-cosmo', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3404', 0, 'post', '', 9),
(3469, 1, '2009-09-24 11:13:29', '2009-09-24 15:13:29', 'Of all the stunning visuals for this fall''s new makeup collections, this one from <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-ysl-make-up-look/c38_91/index.html" target="_blank">Yves Saint Laurent</a> has to be my favourite. So Studio 54, isn''t it?\n\nBack in the spring, we beauty folk got the inside scoop on how to create it. It was a huge thrill to meet <strong>Val Garland</strong>, one of the world''s TOP makeup artists and currently the artistic advisor for YSL. (You can watch a video interview of her <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/i57/insider-videos/information.html" target="_blank">here</a>.) Not only did she demonstrate all the products for us on a model, but she also gave us some GREAT tips (great as in I actually hadn''t heard most of them before—quite a feat considering I''ve been writing about makeup for some time now).\n\nHere''s what Val had to say about the inspiration for this collection:\n\n<strong>"It''s a celebration of women. [It''s looking at] a really manicured moment, from the 1940s right up to the 1980s. It''s about sculpted faces, statement red lips, brows... there''s something for everyone. We saw a lot of grey and black clothes on the catwalks, so this collection is about embracing colour. Makeup is making a comeback."</strong>\n\nAmen to that! Before I tell you more about what the collection includes, here are some pics of the makeup, the model she demonstrated on and Val herself.\n\nFirst, here''s the makeup. GORGEOUS, no? We all sat at tables and were served champagne and gourmet French fries while we got to play with it. (And yes, that''s my idea of heaven. It was like art class for grown-ups!)\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0494.JPG"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3484" title="IMG_0494" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0494-1024x768.jpg" alt="IMG_0494" width="465" height="349" /></a></p>\nNow here''s the gorgeous model. One of the things Val was demonstrating was a chartreuse eye shadow (you''ll see it in the pic above) that looks quite vivid in the palette, but is in fact very wearable on the face.\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0492.JPG"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3480" title="IMG_0492" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0492-768x1024.jpg" alt="IMG_0492" width="430" height="574" /></a></p>\nSee how pretty it is when she closes her eyes? Never thought I would love something like this, but I do.\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0493.JPG"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3482" title="IMG_0493" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0493-768x1024.jpg" alt="IMG_0493" width="430" height="574" /></a></p>\nAnd here''s Ms. Garland herself (chatting with my friend Malena of <em>Hello!</em> magazine.)\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0495.JPG"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-3489" title="IMG_0495" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/IMG_0495-1024x768.jpg" alt="IMG_0495" width="419" height="314" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">And finally—after the jump, I''ve got the lowdown on each piece in the collection. Stay tuned for <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/25/makeup-tips-you-can-actually-use-from-ysls-val-garland-part-two-of-two/" target="_blank">Part Two</a> tomorrow where I''ll be sharing Val''s awesome makeup tips!<!--more--></p>\n\n<table border="0">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_gloss-volupte-frozen-cherry.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3501" title="ysl_gloss volupte frozen cherry" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_gloss-volupte-frozen-cherry-274x300.jpg" alt="ysl_gloss volupte frozen cherry" width="274" height="300" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-lips-lip-gloss/c38_42_51/p446/gloss-volupte-sheer-sensual-gloss-stick-spf-9/product_info.html" target="_blank">YSL Gloss Volupté Sheer Sensual Gloss Stick SPF 9 ($35)</a> in No. 1-Iced Lychee, No. 2-Chilled Raspberry, No. 3-Frozen Cherry and No. 4-Frosted Plum</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/YSL_palette-y.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3495" title="YSL_palette y" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/YSL_palette-y-274x300.jpg" alt="YSL_palette y" width="274" height="300" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-ysl-make-up-look/c38_91/p448/palette-y-collector-palette-for-the-complexion/product_info.html" target="_blank">Limited Edition YSL Palette Y Collector Powder for the Complexion ($78)</a></td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_creme-de-blush.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3496" title="ysl_creme de blush" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_creme-de-blush-274x300.jpg" alt="ysl_creme de blush" width="274" height="300" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-complexion-blush-bronzer/c38_40_46/p445/creme-de-blush-cream-blush/product_info.html" target="_blank">Limited Edition YSL Crème de Blush Cream Blush ($48)</a> in No. 1-Velvety Peach, No. 2-Powdery Rose and No. 3-Silky Praline</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_la-lacque-stormy-grey.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3502" title="ysl_la lacque stormy grey" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_la-lacque-stormy-grey-274x300.jpg" alt="ysl_la lacque stormy grey" width="274" height="300" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/limited-editions/c71/p453/la-laque-long-lasting-nail-lacquer/product_info.html" target="_blank">Limited Edition YSL La Laque Long-lasting Nail Lacquer ($24)</a> in No. 39-Stormy Grey</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_eye-duo-peach-brown.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3500" title="ysl_eye duo peach brown" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_eye-duo-peach-brown-274x300.jpg" alt="ysl_eye duo peach brown" width="274" height="300" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-ysl-make-up-look/c38_91/p451/ombres-duolumieres-eyeshadow-duo/product_info.html" target="_blank">YSL Ombres Duolumières Eye Shadow Duo ($52)</a> in No. 21-Anise Green/Intense Plum and No. 23-Pearly Peach/Mink Brown</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_5-colour-harmony-midnight.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3499" title="ysl_5 colour harmony midnight" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_5-colour-harmony-midnight-274x300.jpg" alt="ysl_5 colour harmony midnight" width="274" height="300" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-ysl-make-up-look/c38_91/p450/ombres-5-lumieres-5-colour-harmony-for-eyes/product_info.html" target="_blank">YSL Ombres 5 Lumières 5 Colour Harmony for Eyes ($72)</a> in No. 7-Bronze Gold and No. 8-Midnight</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_mascara-sublime-grey.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3497" title="ysl_mascara sublime grey" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_mascara-sublime-grey-274x300.jpg" alt="ysl_mascara sublime grey" width="274" height="300" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-eyes-mascara/c38_41_47/p157/volume-effet-faux-cils-luxurious-mascara/product_info.html" target="_blank">YSL Luxurious Mascara for a False Lash Effect ($36)</a> in No. 8-Sublime Grey</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_rouge-volupte-exquisite-plum.JPG"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3503" title="ysl_rouge volupte exquisite plum" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_rouge-volupte-exquisite-plum-171x300.jpg" alt="ysl_rouge volupte exquisite plum" width="171" height="300" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-lips-lipstick/c38_42_50/p374/rouge-volupte-silky-sensual-radiant-lipstick-spf-15/product_info.html" target="_blank">YSL Rouge Volupté Silky - Sensual Radiant Lipstick SPF 15 ($38)</a> in No. 19-Frivolous Pink, No. 20-Spicy Pink, No. 21-Vibrant Brown and No. 22-Exquisite Plum</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_extreme-purple1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3210" title="ysl_extreme purple" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_extreme-purple1.jpg" alt="ysl_extreme purple" width="220" height="338" /></a></td>\n<td><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-ysl-make-up-look/c38_91/p452/la-laque-long-lasting-nail-lacquer/product_info.html" target="_blank">YSL La Laque Long-lasting Nail Lacquer ($24)</a> in No. 40-Extreme Purple</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table>\nAt The Bay flagship stores in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, and in Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.', 'Channeling Studio 54: Val Garland presents YSL&#039;s Autumn Look (part one of two)', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'channeling-studio-54-val-garland-presents-ysls-autumn-look-part-one-of-two', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3469', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(3477, 1, '2009-09-25 05:00:38', '2009-09-25 09:00:38', 'So <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/24/channeling-studio-54-val-garland-presents-ysls-autumn-look-part-one-of-two/" target="_blank">yesterday</a> we took a look at YSL''s newest makeup offerings, which are making me want to get all glammed up a la Michelle Pfeiffer in <em>Scarface</em>. (Visuals <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0086250/" target="_blank">here</a>—kind of a similar look, isn''t it?)\n\nBut no matter what type of makeup application you''re after, we can all use some handy tips to make things easier. Before I sat down to write this post, I reviewed my notes from my session back in the spring with Val Garland (YSL''s artistic advisor), and I was actually astounded by how much good advice she had.\n\n<strong></strong>So without further ado, may I present Makeup Tips You Can Actually Use:\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Do your eye makeup first.</strong> To prevent under-eye smudges, use a big blush brush to put powder under your eyes. That way, you can sweep it (along with any stray eye shadow) away after you finish.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Skin should look like skin.</strong> If your foundation feels dry or cakey, you can easily correct it by applying a bit of moisturizer on top.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/angelina-jolie_winged-out-eyeliner.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3519" title="angelina jolie_winged out eyeliner" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/angelina-jolie_winged-out-eyeliner-275x300.jpg" alt="angelina jolie_winged out eyeliner" width="275" height="300" /></a>Apply your eye liner with conviction!</strong> Tilt your head back slightly so that your eyes are half-closed and then sweep the brush across all in one motion. You can always fill in any gaps after.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Another eye liner tip: do your worst side first.</strong> That way, it will be easier to match it on your "good" side.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>For a cat-eye effect (like Angelina Jolie''s go-to look here), skip mascara on your bottom lashes</strong>—it will look more graphic and modern. (Mascara on the bottom lashes gives you more of a rounded-eye, 60s or 70s look.)</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_creme-de-blush.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3496" title="ysl_creme de blush" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_creme-de-blush-274x300.jpg" alt="ysl_creme de blush" width="274" height="300" /></a>Sculpting is a huge trend on the runways</strong>—but in real life, nobody wants to "look dead." Apply cream blush with your fingertips on the apples of the cheeks and just below the cheekbones.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Set your makeup</strong> with a finishing or setting powder to "bring the look together."</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li>But then you need to "take something away" for a more natural finish. Use a fan brush to <strong>apply a dab of moisturizer</strong> on the tops of the cheekbones. It brings light back into the skin.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong>Avoid using too much highlighter</strong>—it can make you look like the Tin Woman! Moisturizer works better for real life.</li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n	<li><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_rouge-volupte-exquisite-plum.JPG"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3503" title="ysl_rouge volupte exquisite plum" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_rouge-volupte-exquisite-plum-171x300.jpg" alt="ysl_rouge volupte exquisite plum" width="171" height="300" /></a>After you apply lipstick, soften the edges with your fingers</strong>—it feels more sexy and modern. When it''s too perfect, it looks old-fashioned.</li>\n</ul>\nMissed <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/24/channeling-studio-54-val-garland-presents-ysls-autumn-look-part-one-of-two/" target="_blank">Part One</a>? Check out YSL''s Autumn Look and more visuals <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/24/channeling-studio-54-val-garland-presents-ysls-autumn-look-part-one-of-two/" target="_blank">here</a>.', 'Makeup tips you can actually use from YSL&#039;s Val Garland (part two of two)', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'makeup-tips-you-can-actually-use-from-ysls-val-garland-part-two-of-two', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3477', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3538, 1, '2009-09-29 05:00:48', '2009-09-29 09:00:48', 'I’m generally not a lover of cooler weather—but there are a couple of things I DO like about the autumn season.\n\nOne: the opportunity to wear new boots and coats. And two: being able to debut a new, fall-ish fragrance (after months of summery notes like lemon verbena and lavender).\n\nAnd that''s where <strong>this week''s fragrance series</strong> comes in. As usual, we''re spoiled for choice this season, so I''ve decided to present to you our choices in three parts. Today, I''ve got your guide to the latest <strong>spicy, woody scents</strong> (think notes like amber, vanilla, musk, sandalwood and patchouli). These are the ones to wear for hot dates, big nights out or cosy, roaring-fireplace snuggle time. Mmmmmm...\n\n(More of a classic floral girl? Stay tuned for <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/30/fall-fragrances-part-two-florals/">Part Two</a> tomorrow.)\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/prada_leau-ambree.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3435" title="prada_leau ambree" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/prada_leau-ambree.jpg" alt="prada_leau ambree" width="400" height="400" /></a></p>\n<a href="http://www.prada.com/fragrances" target="_blank"><strong>Prada L’Eau Ambrée</strong></a>\n\n<strong>What it is</strong>: Woody floral\n\n<strong>Notes</strong>: Sicilian citrus, rose, amber, patchouli, vanilla\n\n<strong>My take</strong>: This will win you over, even if (like me) you''re not usually drawn to ambery scents. This is slightly powdery, which makes it more fresh than mysterious. Elegant, classic and not at all overpowering.\n\nEau de Parfum Spray, $95 for 50 mL / $120 for 80 mL. At department stores across Canada.\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3445" title="guerlain_idylle" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_idylle-260x300.jpg" alt="guerlain_idylle" width="260" height="300" />\n\n<a href="http://www.guerlain.com/index_en.asp?page=gbasp" target="_blank"><strong>Guerlain Idylle</strong></a>\n\n<strong>What it is</strong>: Floral chypre\n\n<strong>Notes</strong>: freesia, lilac, peony, jasmine, lily of the valley, white musk, patchouli, Bulgarian rose\n\n<strong>My take</strong>: <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/22/coming-soon-a-new-scent-from-guerlain/" target="_blank">As I mentioned in this post</a>, I LOVE this one. It''s like sticking your head in a big, beautiful bouquet of freshly-cut flowers. Gorgeously feminine—but as with all great fragrances, it has the hint of masculinity in the patchouli and musk. I''m convinced this will be a Guerlain classic.\n\nEau de Parfum Spray, $82 for 35 mL / $104 for 50 mL / $148 for 100 mL. At The Bay, Shoppers Drug Mart and independent prestige retailers across Canada in October.\n<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3532" title="juicycouture_couture couture fragrance" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/juicycouture_couture-couture-fragrance.jpg" alt="juicycouture_couture couture fragrance" width="325" height="406" /><a href="http://www.juicycouture.com/shoponline/fragrancebeauty/women/couturecouture/pg1" target="_blank"><strong>Couture Couture by Juicy Couture</strong></a></p>\n<strong>What it is</strong>: Oriental floral\n\n<strong>Notes</strong>: pink grapes, orange flower, mandarin, plum, honeysuckle, jasmine, sandalwood, amber, vanilla\n\n<strong>My take</strong>: <a href="http://www.elle.com/Beauty/Makeup-Skin-Care/New-Fragrance-by-Juicy-Couture" target="_blank">According to a recent <em>ELLE</em> story</a>, this scent (Juicy Couture''s third) was inspired by essential oils. Maybe that''s why I like this—it''s not your run-of-the-mill floral. Feminine with an unexpected undercurrent of earthiness.\n\nParfum, $350 for 30 mL; Eau de Parfum Spray, $76 for 50 mL / $99 for 100 mL. At department stores across Canada.\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3438" title="armani_idole darmani" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/armani_idole-darmani.png" alt="armani_idole darmani" width="322" height="360" /><a href="http://www.giorgioarmanibeauty.com/_int/_en/catalogue/FRAGRANCES/product.aspx?prdcode=AP31501&amp;tpcode=FRAGRANCES_HER_GA_IDOLE" target="_blank"><strong>Idole d’Armani</strong></a>\n\n<strong>What it is</strong>: Spicy floral\n\n<strong>Notes</strong>: bitter orange, pear, ginger, rose loukoum, jasmine, saffron absolute, patchouli, vetiver\n\n<strong>My take</strong>: Again, not your typical floral—the saffron and patchouli give it some interesting depth. There''s something quite sexy and strong about it. And how do I put this?—it''s the kind of scent that doesn''t hit you over the head...it melts into the skin and leaves you wanting more.\n\nEau de Parfum, $60 for 30 mL / $85 for 50 mL / $110 for 75 mL. At department stores and drugstores across Canada.\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3440" title="van cleef+arpels_feerie" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/van-cleef+arpels_feerie.jpg" alt="van cleef+arpels_feerie" width="244" height="499" /><a href="http://www.vca-parfums.com/en/feerie.html" target="_blank"><strong>Van Cleef &amp; Arpels Féérie</strong></a>\n\n<strong>What it is</strong>: Woody floral\n\n<strong>Notes</strong>: wild raspberries, violet, rose absolute, jasmine, musk, sandalwood\n\n<strong>My take</strong>: Sorry guys—I didn''t receive a sample of this, so haven''t actually smelled it yet. Gorgeous bottle—but <a href="http://www.nstperfume.com/2008/09/19/van-cleef-arpels-feerie-perfume-review/" target="_blank">Now Smell This</a> calls it a "wearable if not dreadfully interesting department store entry." Hmmmm...\n\nNatural Spray Eau de Parfum, $145 for 50 mL / $195 for 100 mL; Eau de Toilette Spray, $117 for 50 mL / $155 for 100 mL. At The Bay and Holt Renfrew stores across Canada in October.', 'Fall fragrances part one: The latest spicy, woody (sexy!) scents', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'fall-fragrances-part-one-the-latest-spicy-woody-sexy-scents', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3538', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3544, 1, '2009-10-01 05:00:33', '2009-10-01 09:00:33', 'Trends in scent—like gourmand or chypre notes—may come and go, but it seems like fruity fragrances are always in style. And guess what? <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/03/06/ageless-anti-age-perfume/" target="_blank">Research says they can make men think you''re up to 10 years younger</a>. I don''t know about you, but I''ll take all the help I can get! Here are three fruity picks from this fall''s crop of new scents. (Missed the rest of the season''s offerings? Check out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/29/fall-fragrances-part-one-the-latest-spicy-woody-sexy-scents/" target="_blank">Part One</a> and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/30/fall-fragrances-part-two-florals/" target="_blank">Part Two</a>.)\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3533" title="britney spears_circus fantasy fragrance" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/britney-spears_circus-fantasy-fragrance.jpg" alt="britney spears_circus fantasy fragrance" width="300" height="387" />\n\n<strong><a href="http://shop.elizabetharden.com/searchHandler/index.jsp?oos=true&amp;nullProductId=3756960" target="_blank">Circus Fantasy Britney Spears</a></strong>\n\n<strong>What it is</strong>: Fruity floral\n\n<strong>Notes</strong>: raspberry, apricot blossom, blue peony, water lily, sweetheart orchid, vanilla wood, musk, violet candy\n\n<strong>My take</strong>: Some might find this scent too young—and yes, there is an <em>eau de high school</em> about it—but I don''t care, I think it smells lovely. (I have a not-so-secret love for other slightly embarrassing celeb scents like Glow by J.Lo and SJP''s Lovely.) This one is fruity and delicious—don''t hold Britney against it!\n\nEau de Parfum Spray, $63 for 50 mL / $78 for 100 mL. At Sears and Shoppers Drug Mart stores in October.\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3434" title="nina ricci_nina" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nina-ricci_nina.jpg" alt="nina ricci_nina" width="250" height="250" />\n\n<a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P206118&amp;categoryId=B70" target="_blank"><strong>Nina by Nina Ricci (Limited Edition)</strong></a>\n\n<strong>What it is</strong>: Fresh fruity-floral\n\n<strong>Notes</strong>: toffee apple, peony, moonflower, praline, apple wood, musk\n\n<strong>My take</strong>: This scent was created by mega-perfumers Olivier Cresp and Jacques Cavallier. (Two years ago, I got to interview them in Paris—!!!—as they collaborated on the exquisite Yves Saint Laurent elle). This scent is a classic fruity-floral, so if you like your scents to be light and feminine, you''ll love this.\n\nEau de Toilette Spray, $89 for 80 mL. At Holt Renfrew, The Bay, Sears and drugstores across Canada in October.\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3432" title="elizabeth arden_5th ave style" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/elizabeth-arden_5th-ave-style.jpg" alt="elizabeth arden_5th ave style" width="300" height="359" /><span style="line-height: normal; font-size: 11px; -webkit-border-horizontal-spacing: 2px; -webkit-border-vertical-spacing: 2px;"><strong><a href="http://shop.elizabetharden.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2879146" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: small;">Elizabeth Arden 5th Avenue Style</span></a></strong></span>\n\n<strong><a href="http://shop.elizabetharden.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=2879146" target="_blank"></a><span style="font-weight: normal;"><strong>What it is</strong>: Fruity floral oriental</span></strong>\n\n<span style="font-weight: normal;"><strong>Notes</strong></span>: apple blossom, white chocolate truffle, vanilla, musk\n\n<strong>My take</strong>: Haven''t smelled this one yet, but the thinking behind it is that it''s supposed to evoke the energy of "the most stylish street in the world." (I''m picturing Mary Tyler Moore strutting her stuff right now.) I''m on the fence about the chocolate and vanilla—could be overkill. On the other hand, possibly a unique combination of sweet and fruity!\n\nEau de Parfum Spray, $56 for 75 mL / $70 for 125 mL. At Elizabeth Arden counters across Canada.', 'Fall fragrances part three: Fun and fruity', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'fall-fragrances-part-three-fun-and-fruity', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3544', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(3649, 1, '2009-10-05 11:45:02', '2009-10-05 15:45:02', 'When it comes to evening eye makeup, it''s usually a toss-up for me between cat, above, and smoky:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/smokyeye.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3651" title="smokyeye" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/smokyeye.jpg" alt="smokyeye" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nTruth be told, I usually prefer the cat eye, but it''s a look I can only pull off when I''m feeling particularly steady-handed (read: zero alcohol consumption before applying makeup). Of course, it''s reassuring that I can always do smoky if I mess things up—I just correct everything with lots of smudging, <em>et voilà</em>! Smoky eyes.\n\nAt least I think so. It often occurs to me that I could probably improve my technique, which is why I''m excited about two new kits that have just hit stores:\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_cateyekit.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3653" title="lisewatier_cateyekit" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lisewatier_cateyekit.jpg" alt="lisewatier_cateyekit" width="423" height="234" /></a></p>\n<a href="http://lisewatier.com/#/?page=mineral-brush" target="_blank">Lise Watier''s Limited Edition Cat Eye Kit</a> ($39) contains:\n<ul>\n	<li>a slightly frosted beige eyeshadow for sweeping over the entire lid</li>\n	<li>a black kohl pencil for lining your upper lash line</li>\n	<li>a deep black eyeshadow to set the liner</li>\n	<li>Mini Métamorfix, a liquid that transforms any powder eyeshadow into long-wearing eyeliner</li>\n	<li>an eyeshadow brush and the must-have angled eyeliner brush</li>\n</ul>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/pupa_smokyeyeskit.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3654" title="pupa_smokyeyeskit" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/pupa_smokyeyeskit.jpg" alt="pupa_smokyeyeskit" width="480" height="337" /></a></p>\n<a href="http://www.pupa.it/ENG/Catalogue/SchedaProdotto.aspx?IDProdotto=973&amp;IDTipologia=819&amp;IDLinea=75" target="_blank">Pupa''s Smoky Eyes Kit</a> ($29) contains:\n<ul>\n	<li>a four-shade eyeshadow palette with brush</li>\n	<li>smudge-proof eyeliner</li>\n	<li>available in two shades: brown (for a softer look) or black (for a dramatic effect)</li>\n</ul>\nBoth kits include step-by-step instructions. How clever is that?', 'Cat or smoky? Two new eye makeup kits', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'cat-or-smoky-two-new-eye-makeup-kits', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3649', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3660, 1, '2009-10-06 05:00:03', '2009-10-06 10:00:03', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/17/first-look-matte-lips-matte-skin-and-a-great-big-bow-at-marc-by-marc-jacobs/" target="_blank">I''ve said it before</a>, and I''ll say it again: what the red lip is to fall/winter, the fuchsia lip is to spring. And here it is at Bottega Veneta in Milan—although a slightly different take to <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/17/first-look-matte-lips-matte-skin-and-a-great-big-bow-at-marc-by-marc-jacobs/" target="_blank">the interpretation at Marc by Marc Jacobs</a>. Here, it''s worn with dewy-fresh skin. Don''t you just love the contrast between the perfectly-applied lip and the bare, <em>au naturel </em>face? SO fresh. (Because matte, truth be told, can take you into old-lady territory... I don''t care how "in" it is.)\n\nOne lippie that I think will work for this look is <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/08/summer-lips-estee-lauder-pure-color-gloss-sticks/" target="_blank">Estée Lauder''s Pure Color Gloss Stick in Pop Pink</a> (I *think* it''s the third one in from the left in the pic below). It''s sort of a hybrid gloss-cum-lipstick and VERY highly pigmented.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/esteelauder_purecolorglossstick.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3662" title="esteelauder_purecolorglossstick" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/esteelauder_purecolorglossstick.jpg" alt="esteelauder_purecolorglossstick" width="480" height="283" /></a>\n\nOne more thing about this look that I want to point out. Notice how she''s not wearing mascara (gasp!) and her eyelashes are NOT EVEN CURLED. But you know what? It looks good, doesn''t it? Let me let you in on a little beauty editor secret: NOT putting anything on your lashes can actually make you look younger. I know, it sounds like crazy talk in this mascara-obsessed world (okay, that''s MY world). But try it! You''ll see.\n\nOh and the bleached-out brows? Let''s not even go there. I''m just going to pretend they didn''t happen, because otherwise this makeup is just about perfect.\n\n<em>Photo: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Bottega Veneta Spring &#039;10', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-bottega-veneta-spring-10', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '2011-10-25 13:51:38', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3660', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(3669, 1, '2009-10-06 05:05:51', '2009-10-06 10:05:51', 'Ever had a conversation with yourself that sounded kinda like this:\n\n"Self, that lavender shade in my eyeshadow palette sure looks pretty! But no—I can''t wear that, are you crazy? I''d look ridiculous. Like a clown! No, that''s why I always stick to [sigh] beige."\n\nNo? Okay, maybe that was just me in my pre-beauty editor days. Not that I wear much colour now. In fact, yesterday I had a deskside and got asked—AGAIN—why beauty editors never wear makeup. And it''s true: they (we) don''t. The reason, I think, has more to do with sheer laziness than anything else. (Remember, magazines are staffed almost entirely with females and gay men, so there''s not a great deal of incentive to get dolled up everyday.)\n\nBUT! If we DID want to execute coloured eyeshadow, you can bet your B-cups we''d know how to do it! (See, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/01/just-in-case-this-blog-has-you-thinking-about-a-career-in-magazines/" target="_blank">employers might not value editing and writing skills much anymore</a>—as evidenced by the magazines folding left, right and centre these days—but at least I can say I learned SOMETHING from hanging around enough photo shoots and makeup artists.)\n\nSo. These purple eyes at Versace are a just-about-perfect version of coloured shadow. Forget the sheer application and just sweeping it on the top lid only—that look, to me, is a little too play-it-safe and out of date. No, you want to use it almost like a liner, rimming both the upper AND lower lash lines. Finish with lots and lots of mascara, blush and a pretty clear gloss.\n\n<em>Photo: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Versace Spring &#039;10', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-versace-spring-10', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3669', 0, 'post', '', 6),
(3675, 1, '2009-10-07 05:00:14', '2009-10-07 10:00:14', 'Is Lily Donaldson dreamy or what? Shown here at Pucci, she''s sporting the best example of gold eyeshadow I think I''ve ever seen. AND the best hair.\n\n(Not surprisingly, Lily was always a favourite whenever I''d have to compile the biannual fashion week beauty reports for <em>ELLE Canada</em>. The girl does not take a bad picture. Would''ve used her for every spread if I could.)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/macpigment_gold.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3677" title="macpigment_gold" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/macpigment_gold.jpg" alt="macpigment_gold" width="150" height="230" /></a>Here, it looks like the makeup artist applied a warm, medium-brown shadow in the crease and under the lower lashes—speaking of which, have you noticed just how much brown shadow is happening next spring? I sense a trend, kids!—and then took a quite sparkly bright gold and swept it from lid to crease. You''d need to use something like <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT154&amp;PRODUCT_ID=372" target="_blank">M.A.C Pigment</a> to get this effect as most golds that you find in palettes won''t have enough pigment. Of course, black liner and mascara is essential to "ground" it all.\n\nThe big surprise is the pink lip—a nice contrast, don''t you think? (Most people would do a lip in the same colour family, but a cool pink is more modern.)\n\nAnd OH GOD the hair. It''s centre-parted with the kind of loose waves you get when you leave your damp hair in braids. (Well, maybe with a teensy bit more body<em>—</em>I''d try a volumizing spray at the roots and blast it with a hairdryer for a few minutes to get some lift.)', 'First Look: Emilio Pucci Spring &#039;10', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-emilio-pucci-spring-10', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3675', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(3683, 1, '2009-10-07 05:05:53', '2009-10-07 10:05:53', 'As you know, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/06/first-look-bottega-veneta-spring-10/" target="_blank">I''ve been harping on all month long</a> about the beauty of a bold lip with an otherwise bare face. (Well, not <em>bare</em> bare—with my splotchy skin, that would be frightening—but as bare as you could reasonably leave the house with.) Here''s another example of it at Giambattista Valli.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/crest_whitestrips_advancedseal1.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3686" title="crest_whitestrips_advancedseal" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/crest_whitestrips_advancedseal1.jpg" alt="crest_whitestrips_advancedseal" width="200" height="200" /></a>While pinks seem to be the more popular choice for a bold lip next spring, that''s not to say you couldn''t do it in a saturated orangey-red like this. The problem, however (as I mentioned <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/22/fashion-week-donts-the-new-york-edition/" target="_blank">here</a>), is that orange-toned lipstick can make teeth look yellow. So before you do this, step it up with the teeth-whitening. Crest, by the way, happens to make an excellent product called <a href="http://www.whitestrips.com/en_CA/advanced-seal/index.jsp" target="_blank">Whitestrips Advanced Seal</a>, which you wear once a day for 30 minutes and grips to your teeth so well that you can even drink water at the same time. God, I just love technology.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nars_velvetmattepencil_redsquare.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3687" title="nars_velvetmattepencil_redsquare" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nars_velvetmattepencil_redsquare.jpg" alt="nars_velvetmattepencil_redsquare" width="250" height="250" /></a>Of course, my job here wouldn''t be complete without suggesting a product that''ll get you this look. And that, dear readers, is from NARS: the <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/Velvet-Matte-Lip-Pencil-C26_makeup_7.aspx" target="_blank">Velvet Matte Lip Pencil</a> in Red Square.\n\n<em>Photo: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Giambattista Valli Spring &#039;10', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-giambattista-valli-spring-10', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3683', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3695, 1, '2009-10-07 05:10:21', '2009-10-07 10:10:21', 'One thing which I will never, ever, understand, is how some women will don clothes that are short, tight, revealing and usually made of leather, along with stilettos, for DAYTIME on the WEEKEND. Maybe if this was happening in New York City or Paris, I''d buy it. But usually I spot these ladies on a Sunday morning in a suburban Toronto mall, and I''m just baffled. <em>Really? You''re wearing THAT to pick up the six-pack of cotton undies at The Bay???</em>\n\nEqually distressing to me is when people overdo it on weekend daytime makeup. Of course, I love checking out the latest looks from the runways—as I hope do you—but that doesn''t mean I (we) want to see heavy foundation, glitter and a smoky eye on a Sunday morning. There is just NO NEED. <em>AMIRITE?</em>\n\nInstead, let''s encourage these ladies to adopt the Pretty Weekend Face, epitomized best by Karlie Kloss here at Stella McCartney. I could stare at this picture all day.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/covergirl_outlastlipstain.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-3696 alignright" title="covergirl_outlastlipstain" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/covergirl_outlastlipstain.jpg" alt="covergirl_outlastlipstain" width="218" height="500" /></a>What you''re gonna need is blush—<a href="http://www.teye.ca/minerals/cheeks/mineral_blush/" target="_blank">TEYE Minerals makes a good cool-toned one</a>—and most importantly, a lip stain. <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/21/first-look-milkmaid-chic-at-ralph-lauren/" target="_blank">I''ve mentioned before</a> how great <a href="http://well.ca/beauty/products/covergirl-outlast-lip-stain_9228.html?affid=BEAUTY" target="_blank">CoverGirl''s Outlast Lipstains</a> are, and you really can''t beat them for the price (just $8.69 at <a href="http://well.ca/beauty/products/covergirl-outlast-lip-stain_9228.html?affid=BEAUTY" target="_blank">Well.ca</a>). Go for a darker shade like Berry Smooch, and then slick on a clear gloss over top.\n\nIt''s hard to tell from this photo whether Ms. Kloss also has eyeliner on, but let''s pretend she does. (I *think* I detect a bit of black, verrrrry slightly winged-out liner on the upper lash line.) My favourite bargain liquid liner is <a href="http://www.revlon.com/ProductCatalog/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=48" target="_blank">Revlon''s Colorstay</a> version (it has a good brush); you could also try <a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT635&amp;PRODUCT_ID=3300" target="_blank">Estée Lauder''s Zero-Smudge Liquid Eyeliner</a>. OR, for an even more subtle effect, just take a black or brown waterproof pencil and gently lift up your lashes to colour the inner rim of your upper lash line. It''ll make your lashes look instantly thicker and your eyes more awake... but NOBODY WILL KNOW you''ve got eye makeup on. Genius, no?\n\n<em>Photo: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Stella McCartney Spring &#039;10', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-stella-mccartney-spring-10', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3695', 0, 'post', '', 4);
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(3700, 1, '2009-10-06 16:45:12', '2009-10-06 20:45:12', 'By now you may have heard about the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/06/business/media/06adco.html?emc=eta1" target="_blank">U.S. Federal Trade Commission seeking to restrict gift-giving to bloggers</a>—or at least require full disclosure about what they''ve received. Although this doesn''t (I don''t think!) apply to Canada, I just had to comment.\n\nFirst, don''t get me wrong—I have no problem telling anyone who reads this blog that my credit cards haven''t gotten any action in the beauty boutiques of Shoppers Drug Mart or Holt Renfrew in YEARS. Since I''ve worked as a magazine beauty writer and editor for the past five years, beauty publicists send me news (and free samples) whenever they launch new products. Sometimes I write magazine articles about them; sometimes I blog; sometimes both. I hope it''s clear that I don''t blog FOR the free products, since most of the the time, I''m receiving them anyway because of my day job.\n\nWhich is why I think it''s a bit rich asking bloggers to fess up about their freebies when magazine editors do no such thing. In my time at <em>ELLE Canada</em>, I was on the receiving end of some pretty AMAZING freebies, but in New York, it''s a whole other stratosphere. I just came across this post from <a href="http://caseyculture.tumblr.com/post/205894028/u-s-seeks-to-restrict-gift-giving-to-bloggers" target="_blank">Casey Culture</a>, a blog I sometimes follow that''s written by an ex-beauty publicist in NYC, and thought I''d share her unique insight:\n\n<a href="http://caseyculture.tumblr.com/post/205894028/u-s-seeks-to-restrict-gift-giving-to-bloggers" target="_blank">Casey writes</a>:\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;">"As someone whose current job is to work with social media and whose job for the past two years has been to work with traditional press, I think <a style="color: #eca5d0;" href="http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125475547130664753.html#mod=todays_us_page_one" target="_blank">this</a> is pretty ridiculous.  I understand the desire for full disclosure, but why should a blogger <em>have</em> to write that a company sent them a product for review when magazine editors receive insane amounts of free products and never include a mention in their publications?</p>\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;">The Federal Trade Commission says that this move is “an effort to apply the same rules that already cover broadcast stations, newspapers and magazines to the Wild West marketplace of the World Wide Web.”  But that’s just not the case.</p>\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;">On top of receiving a never ending supply of free products ranging from $5-$1,000 and then claiming “oops, I can’t seem to find the $300 eye cream you just sent over - can you send another” [Ed: I''ve actually done this—and not on purpose. Sorry, beauty publicists!], they are also gifted luxurious extravagances that you and I can only dream of.  This used to be my job….to come up with gift ideas for editors to <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">bribe them</span> ensure they featured my clients in their glossy pages.</p>\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Heaven forbid you send an editor just a product sample and press release.  No, no.  Then it wouldn’t “stand out”.  [Ed: Oh dear, I''m guilty of this too...] During my time as a traditional beauty PR publicist/professional briber/sucker-upper, I gifted the following products to editors:</p>\n\n<ul style="padding-left: 30px;">\n	<li>Their choice of Jimmy Choo shoes</li>\n	<li>Cartier Love bracelet</li>\n	<li>Balenciaga wallet (<a style="color: #eca5d0;" href="http://caseyculture.tumblr.com/post/50884396/im-in-search-for-two-more-of-these-balenciaga" target="_blank">remember</a>?)</li>\n	<li>Wii and Wii Fit (<a style="color: #eca5d0;" href="http://caseyculture.tumblr.com/post/46849735/yes-there-are-aspects-of-the-beauty-publicists" target="_blank">remember how I had to stand in line at the crack of dawn</a>?)</li>\n	<li>Hanky Pankies up the wazoo</li>\n	<li>Global trips</li>\n	<li>Apple iPhone</li>\n	<li>Designer jeans</li>\n	<li>The list goes on…</li>\n</ul>\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;">Sadly, most of my clients didn’t even have big budgets.  Just imagine what the bigger brands give as gifts….er, don’t.  It will get you angry.</p>\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;">So do I think bloggers, who sometimes receive product in order to write an honest, real person review, should <em>have</em> to disclose where the product came from?  Only if editors have to start disclosing all the gifts they receive that sway what ends up in the magazine, along with a * next to each “best of the best” product pick that’s really just an advertiser."</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">And that, my friends, is why the blog medium is best for completely honest product reviews. Sure, magazines do a great job of communicating the trends and delivering advice from the top experts... but you better believe there''s a conscious effort to make sure advertisers'' products are included each month—regardless of how good they are. It''s just something to be aware of.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Anyway, I hope that explains my position on gifting—and that you''ll keep reading, freebies or not.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>UPDATE</strong>: <a href="http://nymag.com/daily/fashion/2009/10/whats_wrong_with_the_ftcs_new.html" target="_blank">The Cut agrees</a>: "People deserve to know when anyone is endorsing something simply because it''s free. But what about print publications? They may borrow clothes and send them back (though not even every article of clothing is returned), but that''s not the case for beauty products, which companies send to bloggers with no expectation that they''ll come back. (What would they do? Send them out again? "Dear <em>Marie Claire</em>, Enclosed is a jar of our BRAND NEW MOISTURIZER containing REAL PEARL SHAVINGS and THE BLOOD OF SEAHORSES that <em>Vogue</em> and <em>Elle</em> editors have already sampled. Thought you might enjoy a third go at it! Cheers, YOUTHFUL LOTIONS OF THE SEA.")"</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>UPDATE</strong>: <a href="http://libertylondongirl.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">LibertyLondonGirl</a> has posted a good summary of the issue <a href="http://heartifb.com/2009/10/06/ftc-final-guides/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>', 'Should beauty bloggers have to disclose their freebies?', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'should-beauty-bloggers-have-to-disclose-their-freebies', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3700', 0, 'post', '', 7),
(3726, 1, '2009-10-07 06:00:34', '2009-10-07 10:00:34', 'We''re barely three official weeks into fall, and I''m already dreaming of the tropics.\n\nSunny skies, white sand, a turquoise blue ocean and most importantly, the scent of coconut in the air. You know that fragrances are connected to our emotions, right? Well, for me, nothing transports me to my Happy Place—and wards off the cold-weather blues—quite like coconut-scented body wash, body lotion, shampoo, eau de toilette... heck, even Bounty bars, okay?\n\nHappily, I''ve just discovered two new essentials that I expect will get me through the winter. Both are available in Canada from <a href="http://www.beautymark.ca/" target="_blank">BeautyMark</a>, which if you haven''t discovered yet, you should—it''s THE emporium for cutting-edge, cult-favourite beauty products. (Plus! They offer free shipping on orders over $99!)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/malieorganics_coconutbodywash.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3728" title="malieorganics_coconutbodywash" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/malieorganics_coconutbodywash.jpg" alt="malieorganics_coconutbodywash" width="300" height="506" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://www.malie.com/" target="_blank">Malie Organics</a> is a Hawaii-based line of all-natural luxury spa products, and I''m currently in love with their <a href="http://www.beautymark.ca/brands.php?brand=282" target="_blank">Coconut Vanilla Organic Body Wash ($26 from BeautyMark</a>). And it''s no wonder: one of their secrets is a unique distilling process that takes native Hawaiian flowers and transforms them into potent hydrosols (floral waters), which are highly therapeutic and fragrant. (They''re also a gentler alternative to essential oils because they can be applied direct to the skin.) The body wash contains 70 percent organic ingredients and is free of petroleum, sulfates and parabens. I know $28 is pricey for a body wash, but this turns my daily shower into a decadent aromatherapy experience.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/adara_coconutlavenderoil.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3729" title="adara_coconutlavenderoil" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/adara_coconutlavenderoil.jpg" alt="adara_coconutlavenderoil" width="173" height="194" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://www.beautymark.ca/products.php?product=3842" target="_blank">Adara</a> is a line of high-quality coconut oils from Singapore—all organic, fair trade and preservative- and paraben-free. The one I''m using is the <a href="http://www.beautymark.ca/products.php?product=3842" target="_blank">Organic Coconut Virgin Oil in Soothing Lavender ($39.50 from BeautyMark</a>), and let me tell you why it deserves that $39.50 price tag. (I think I love this, if it''s possible, even more than the <a href="http://www.malie.com/" target="_blank">Malie</a> body wash.) Quite simply, this is the most multi-purpose product I think I''ve ever come across. First of all, coconut oil locks in moisture like nothing else, whether on your body as a lotion, or (in small amounts) as a leave-in conditioner in your hair. (OR, massage it in and cover with a shower cap 30 minutes before your shower for an all-natural deep conditioning treatment.) You can also use it as a spot treatment on pimples—coconut oil contains antibacterial lauric acid, which helps lessen inflammation and redness.\n\nMore uses: as a massage oil, split end treatment, pre-swimming hair protection, hand and foot lotion, or—the coolest surprise for me—as a scent in an aromatherapy burner.\n\nAvailable at <a href="http://www.beautymark.ca/index.php" target="_blank">beautymark.ca</a>.', 'Editor’s picks: Malie Organics and Adara', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'editors-picks-malie-organics-and-adara', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3726', 0, 'post', '', 6),
(3714, 1, '2009-10-08 05:15:52', '2009-10-08 10:15:52', 'Another day, another bold lip—this time at Prada. What do you think of this one, which is glossy and red—as opposed to <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/17/first-look-matte-lips-matte-skin-and-a-great-big-bow-at-marc-by-marc-jacobs/" target="_blank">matte and fuchsia</a>? Would you wear it? Are you bored yet? Were you reading this blog a minute ago but not anymore?\n\nYou know I love the whole contrast aspect of the way designers are playing this lip thing (i.e. with the otherwise bare face). It''s like the beauty equivalent of the fashion hi-low: the Chanel with the H&amp;M, the Miu Miu with the Zara... except in beauty, NOBODY CAN TELL which brand you''re wearing. (Unless, of course, you pull your lip gloss out of your handbag for a touch-up.)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/revolutionorganics_freedomgloss.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3716" title="revolutionorganics_freedomgloss" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/revolutionorganics_freedomgloss.jpg" alt="revolutionorganics_freedomgloss" width="162" height="162" /></a>So in the spirit of the hi-low, here are two options for getting these lips. (Unfortunately, I can''t help you on the pigtails or—ugh—yet another example of bleached-out brows. I can, however, offer up a good deep conditioning masque, which this gal looks like she needs: <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P93511" target="_blank">Ojon''s Restorative Hair Treatment</a> would work wonders on this mop top.) <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lorealparis_infalliblelipgloss.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3719" title="lorealparis_infalliblelipgloss" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lorealparis_infalliblelipgloss.jpg" alt="lorealparis_infalliblelipgloss" width="243" height="400" /></a>Back to the lips: <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/29/editors-pick-revolution-organics/" target="_blank">Revolution Organics</a> makes a beauty of a gloss called Freedom Gloss, and my favourite shade, Freedom, would give you a toned-down version of this look. For the more budget-minded, there''s <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/11/for-days-when-you-want-to-channel-heather-graham/" target="_blank">L''Oréal Paris Infallible Never Fail Plumping Lip Gloss</a>, which is actually even more pigmented—quite a feat at the $13.95 price point.\n\n<em>Photo: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Prada Spring &#039;10', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-prada-spring-10', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3714', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3740, 1, '2009-10-09 05:00:04', '2009-10-09 09:00:04', '<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.oneof365.com/" target="_blank">One of my favourite commenters</a> (and fellow magazine writer/blogger) <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/06/first-look-versace-spring-10/" target="_blank">made a point the other day</a> that all of this bright makeup we''ve been seeing on various designers'' runways can only be worn by those possessing flawless, dewy, 19-year-old Eastern European model-type skin.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">And yes, I think that''s partially true—I certainly don''t dare bust out a red lip if I have a huge, flaming zit competing for attention on my face. (It''s like the beauty equivalent of not wearing too many accessories, like picking a necklace OR earrings—not both.)</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chaseaston.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3758" title="chaseaston" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chaseaston.jpg" alt="chaseaston" width="200" height="267" /></a>However, I still think there''s a way to incorporate a teensy bit of bright makeup in a non-scary way, EVEN IF your parents didn''t pass along the good skin genes. And the perfect person to show you? Why, <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/" target="_blank">The Body Shop</a>''s resident makeup artist Chase Aston, of course!</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">I always love meeting with Chase because he uses brights like nobody else. You think the colours are completely unwearable when you see them in the packages, but then he works some magic on the models'' faces and they look sheer and pretty and amazing. The other cool thing is that he does most of this using not brushes but his fingers. He makes it all look so EASY.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Chase was in town the other week and I took some pics of three different looks that I''m going to show you.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Today''s look is 80s-inspired, and you could take just elements of this (i.e. eyes or lips) OR do the entire face. Here''s the before:</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_look1before.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3753" title="bodyshop_look1before" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_look1before.png" alt="bodyshop_look1before" width="450" height="523" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">And the after:</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_look1after.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3755" title="bodyshop_look1after" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_look1after.png" alt="bodyshop_look1after" width="450" height="545" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Now, in the words of Chase himself, here''s what to do:</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_eyetrio_moonlightlustre.gif"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3763" title="bodyshop_eyetrio_moonlightlustre" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_eyetrio_moonlightlustre.gif" alt="bodyshop_eyetrio_moonlightlustre" width="200" height="200" /></a>EYES</strong>: Use your fingers to blend lilac and grey shadow from the lash line up to the brow. (Find them both in <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/" target="_blank">The Body Shop</a>''s <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/eyetrio01.html" target="_blank">Eye Trio</a> in Moonlight Lustre.) To intensify the colour under the eyes, dampen an eyeliner brush before applying. Use an eyeliner pencil (like the <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/metalllicdefiner09.html" target="_blank">Metallic Eye Definer</a> in Brilliant Blue) to line under the lower lashes. Soften the line—for a more modern effect—by smudging some green shadow over top. <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/mascaracobalt.html" target="_blank">Cobalt mascara</a> will make eyes pop.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_blushtrio.gif"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3762" title="bodyshop_blushtrio" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_blushtrio.gif" alt="bodyshop_blushtrio" width="200" height="200" /></a>CHEEKS</strong>: Using a big, fluffy brush, apply your blush in a "double-C" pattern on each side of your face. Start from your hairline, move out to your temples, back in over the cheeks, and then out again, blending around the jawline. The product used here was the <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/blushtrio01.html" target="_blank">Blush Trio</a> in Cool Dusk (you can also use it on your eyes as shadow).</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>BROWS</strong>: Use a slanted brush to apply brow powder. (This will help the overall effect look more polished.) <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/" target="_blank">The Body Shop</a> makes a neat <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/bnewkitdisco.html" target="_blank">Eyebrow Kit</a>.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>LIPS</strong>: Prep them first with a lip balm, and then apply your lip colour with an eyeshadow brush (it produces a softer effect than a lip brush). Keep layering until you get the colour you want. Here, Chase used <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/cg59lip.html" target="_blank">ColourGlide Lip Color in Neon Pink</a>.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">See? Pretty, not scary. And I think almost all of us could get away with elements of this look. Stay tuned for Part Two next week!</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>', 'How-to: Not be afraid of bright makeup (part one)', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-to-not-be-afraid-of-bright-makeup-part-one', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3740', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(3766, 1, '2009-10-08 05:00:23', '2009-10-08 09:00:23', 'Everyone has been a bit breathless this week singing the praises of Chanel''s spring 2010 show, which took place in a giant replica of a barn. A <em>haute</em> hoedown, if you will. Yes, Karl''s still got it!\n\nAs a lover of rosy, flushed cheeks, I''m pretty darn happy with the makeup too. Doesn''t Dree Hemingway—Ernest was her great-grandpa, <em>but of course</em>—look gorgeously healthy here, like she just got back from apple-picking or horse-riding or some other fall-ish outdoor activity?\n\nOf course, I know this makeup is for spring, not fall. It''s just that the brown palette is usually reserved for the cooler months. But <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/07/first-look-emilio-pucci-spring-10/" target="_blank">as I noticed at the Pucci show</a>, we''re witnessing a trend, folks: brown—all ''90s-style—is BACK.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_terracottafardindieneyeshadow.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3768" title="guerlain_terracottafardindieneyeshadow" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/guerlain_terracottafardindieneyeshadow.jpg" alt="guerlain_terracottafardindieneyeshadow" width="250" height="250" /></a>A few suggestions: <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P234631&amp;categoryId=S10503&amp;shouldPaginate=true" target="_blank">Guerlain''s Terracotta Fard Indien Mineral Eyeshadow</a>, a product which I *thought* was limited-edition, but looks to be still available at Sephora. This is, in a word, AMAZING. Eyeshadow on a stick! What could be better? If you can''t find it, keep an eye out for the collection next March; hopefully it''ll include this again.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac_twiglipstick1.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3775 alignleft" title="mac_twiglipstick" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac_twiglipstick1-300x300.jpg" alt="mac_twiglipstick" width="210" height="210" /></a>For the blush, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/21/first-look-milkmaid-chic-at-ralph-lauren/" target="_blank">the Dr. Hauschka product I mentioned here</a> would work well. And for the lips, well what better product than the quintessential ''90s lip: <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.ca/templates/products/sp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY15113&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD1439" target="_blank">M.A.C Lipstick in Twig</a>?\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/forever21_ostrichclip.jpg"><img class="size-medium wp-image-3772 alignright" title="forever21_ostrichclip" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/forever21_ostrichclip-246x300.jpg" alt="forever21_ostrichclip" width="246" height="300" /></a>As for the hair—the models wore messy updos with various ornaments, even shafts of wheat—I think it''d be simply gorgeous for holiday parties. (Well, maybe not the wheat part...) The best sources I''ve found for inexpensive, sorta 1920s hairbands and clips are <a href="http://www.claires.com/" target="_blank">Claire''s</a> and <a href="http://www.forever21.com/Default.asp?cookie%5Ftest=1" target="_blank">Forever21</a>, which is where I found the ostrich number at right.\n\n<em>Photo: Style.com</em>\n\n<strong>UPDATE</strong>: <a href="http://iheartbeauty-katherine.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">I Heart Beauty</a> alerted me to the gorgeous lilac/grey nails. I wouldn''t be surprised if this shade is already wait-listed:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-nail-polish-spring-2010.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3782" title="chanel-nail-polish-spring-2010" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel-nail-polish-spring-2010-259x300.jpg" alt="chanel-nail-polish-spring-2010" width="259" height="300" /></a>', 'First Look: Chanel Spring &#039;10', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-chanel-spring-10', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3766', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(3786, 1, '2009-10-13 05:00:49', '2009-10-13 09:00:49', 'Today''s makeup demo, while ostensibly all about brights, does not look bright AT ALL. See, I really meant it when I said this wouldn''t be scary!\n\nIn case you missed <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/09/how-to-not-be-afraid-of-bright-makeup-part-one/" target="_blank">Part One</a> last week, I''m doing a little series here—with photos!—to show you some real-life examples of how to wear bright makeup, courtesy of <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/" target="_blank">The Body Shop</a> makeup artist Chase Aston, who I met with the other week.\n\nBecause really... who ya gonna trust? The (likely alien) catwalk models who are going to look good in ANY lip or eye colour? Or the (only <em>slightly</em> alien-esque) Toronto models who Chase demonstrated on <em>in front of my own eyes</em>? Don''t get me wrong, these girls are gorgeous too, but it would be harder to pull off <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/22/fashion-week-donts-the-new-york-edition/" target="_blank">this kind of craziness</a> in real life.\n\nSo. That''s settled then. Now I''m going to show you today''s look. The premise with this one is taking the makeup you wore to the office—a basic smokey eye—and then dialing it up for an evening party. (And okay, yes, I realize not all of you work in an office where it''s cool to rock the smokey eye at 9am. Hell, I work in that kind of office too. Here, <em>we don''t even wear makeup</em>. Ha! I work from home, that''s why.)\n\nAnyway, here''s the before, which already looks amazing, no?\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_look3before.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3791" title="bodyshop_look3before" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_look3before.png" alt="bodyshop_look3before" width="450" height="497" /></a>\n\nAnd now, the after:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_look3after.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3792" title="bodyshop_look3after" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_look3after.png" alt="bodyshop_look3after" width="450" height="507" /></a>\n\nHmmm... that didn''t show up as well in the photo as it did in real life, dammit! I hope you can detect that something DID INDEED HAPPEN in the eye area. (If not, you''re just going to have to trust me on these instructions.) Here''s what to do:\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_vibrantemerald.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3794" title="bodyshop_vibrantemerald" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_vibrantemerald.jpg" alt="bodyshop_vibrantemerald" width="50" height="50" /></a><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_liquidliner.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3795" title="bodyshop_liquidliner" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_liquidliner.jpg" alt="bodyshop_liquidliner" width="150" height="150" /></a>EYES</strong>: This is where the main action took place. Sweep the lilac shade from the <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/eyetrio01.html" target="_blank">Eye Trio</a> in Moonlight Lustre across the lid, and then line the eyes (top and bottom) with some black <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/bneweydiscon.html" target="_blank">Liquid Eyeliner</a>. To get the "wow" factor, go over the line with <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/metalllicdefiner09.html" target="_blank">metallic green pencil</a> (the shade is called Vibrant Emerald) and smudge it a bit. (The hard line isn''t really on trend right now.)\n\n<strong>CHEEKS</strong>: Add some colour with the <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/blushtrio01.html" target="_blank">Blush Trio</a> in Cool Dusk. (Chase, I think, even swirled it on here like a bronzer, to warm up the whole face. But PROCEED WITH CAUTION, yo.)\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_latteswirl.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3798" title="bodyshop_latteswirl" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_latteswirl.jpg" alt="bodyshop_latteswirl" width="280" height="280" /></a>LIPS</strong>: This gal''s got on a lovely nude lip in <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/cg64lip.html" target="_blank">Latte Swirl</a>.\n\nI''ve got one more set of pics to post, but since they''re more glowy nudes and plummy lips—not brights—I''m not saying they''re part of this series. Just that they''re awesome, and that you should definitely tune back in tomorrow for the lowdown.', 'How-to: Not be afraid of bright makeup (part two)', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-to-not-be-afraid-of-bright-makeup-part-two', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3786', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(3789, 1, '2009-10-14 05:00:02', '2009-10-14 09:00:02', 'Welcome to the final instalment in my series of makeup how-tos from <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/" target="_blank">The Body Shop</a>''s Chase Aston, which I personally got to witness first hand the other week. (Definitely take a peek at <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/09/how-to-not-be-afraid-of-bright-makeup-part-one/" target="_blank">Part One</a> and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/13/how-to-not-be-afraid-of-bright-makeup-part-two/" target="_blank">Part Two</a>, if you missed them... this is Part Three but not really because unlike the others, it''s not about brights. And I didn''t want to go back and have to change my headlines.)\n\nAnyhoo! Today''s makeup is what you''ll want to wear to all the holiday parties. I''m confident you could do this in 10 minutes, even in the grim lighting of your office bathroom, and STILL look like a million bucks.\n\nThis demo is on a model with possibly the most gorgeous skin I''ve ever been in the same room with. Here''s her before:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_look2before.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3787" title="bodyshop_look2before" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_look2before.png" alt="bodyshop_look2before" width="450" height="483" /></a>\n\nAnd the after:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_look2after.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3788" title="bodyshop_look2after" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_look2after.png" alt="bodyshop_look2after" width="450" height="441" /></a>\n\nNow, here''s how you do it. (Note: these colours will work on ANY skin tone.)\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_blushtrio_warmsunset.gif"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3803" title="bodyshop_blushtrio_warmsunset" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_blushtrio_warmsunset.gif" alt="bodyshop_blushtrio_warmsunset" width="200" height="200" /></a>FACE</strong>: Use a big, fluffy brush to sweep bronzer on the highest points of your face, where the sun would naturally hit. (Try <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/" target="_blank">The Body Shop</a>''s <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/blushtrio02.html" target="_blank">Blush Trio in Warm Sunset</a>, which is what Chase used here.) Then, warm it up with some pinky blush on the cheeks only (<a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/blushtrio01.html" target="_blank">Cool Dusk, the other Blush Trio palette</a>, works nicely).\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_eyetrio_sundownglow.gif"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3802" title="bodyshop_eyetrio_sundownglow" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_eyetrio_sundownglow.gif" alt="bodyshop_eyetrio_sundownglow" width="200" height="200" /></a>EYES</strong>: Take the golden shade from the <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/eyetrio02.html" target="_blank">Eye Trio palette in Sundown Glow</a>, and apply it all over the eyelid. Then, line the upper lash line with a <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/metalllicdefiner09.html" target="_blank">metallic amber pencil</a>. Now, here''s where it gets crazy, kids! Chase says <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/mascaracobalt.html" target="_blank">blue mascara</a> will make the eyes pop. And I have to say, even as a coloured mascara skeptic, it DID look good (although you won''t be able to tell from this photo).\n\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_lipstick_velvetwine.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3808" title="bodyshop_lipstick_velvetwine" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bodyshop_lipstick_velvetwine.jpg" alt="bodyshop_lipstick_velvetwine" width="60" height="60" /></a>LIPS</strong>: This lovely sheer lipstick looks dark in the tube but gorgeous on the lips—it''s <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/cg62lip.html" target="_blank">Colourglide Lip Color in Velvet Wine</a>.\n\nThat''s it! Now go forth... and catch the eye of Steve from Accounts!', 'How-to: Do 10-minute party makeup', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-to-do-10-minute-party-makeup', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3789', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(3812, 1, '2009-10-15 05:00:54', '2009-10-15 09:00:54', 'For those of you who fell in love with <a href="http://uma.chanel.com/" target="_blank">Chanel</a> Black Satin and never looked back, there''s a new collection from the brand—the limited-edition <a href="http://uma.chanel.com/noirs-vid.php" target="_blank">Noirs Obscurs</a>—that should be right up your alley.\n\nBy the way, you MUST visit <a href="http://uma.chanel.com/" target="_blank">Chanel</a>''s site and <a href="http://uma.chanel.com/noirs-vid.php" target="_blank">watch to the short video</a> for this collection. Doesn''t it make you want to dress up and go out DANCING? The track is a good one, too: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B7NnR8aAzKg" target="_blank">Needy Girl by Chromeo</a>.\n\n(Oh and for those of you who may wonder why I post a lot about the prestige brands'' collections, it''s because they, like top fashion designers, are usually the first to get on top of a new trend. You don''t have to buy it, but you sure can admire it.)\n\nSo. Based on these visuals, it looks like darker palettes are still <em>de rigeur</em> for fall:\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_noirsobscurs2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3814" title="chanel_noirsobscurs2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_noirsobscurs2.jpg" alt="chanel_noirsobscurs2" width="439" height="331" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_noirsobscurs3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3815" title="chanel_noirsobscurs3" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_noirsobscurs3.jpg" alt="chanel_noirsobscurs3" width="437" height="329" /></a></p>\nI have to admit, even though my makeup preferences are more in the shimmery beige/soft lavender/navy blue family, I love these images.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_rougeallure_maniac.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3817" title="chanel_rougeallure_maniac" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_rougeallure_maniac.jpg" alt="chanel_rougeallure_maniac" width="100" height="110" /></a>I''m just not sure too many of us could pull off those lips. I tried on the <a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-makeup-lips-lipstick-rouge-allure-luminous-satin-lip-colour-/product/MALPR35Y" target="_blank">Rouge Allure</a> ($37) in all three shades—Maniac, Hysteria and Obscure—and not only did I look frighteningly Goth, I also could not really detect any measurable difference between the three. So er... maybe skip the lipstick, unless you''re going for the Marilyn Manson look.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_gloss_furious.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3818" title="chanel_gloss_furious" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_gloss_furious.jpg" alt="chanel_gloss_furious" width="100" height="110" /></a>The gloss (<a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-makeup-lips-lip-gloss-aqualumiere-gloss-high-shine-sheer-concentrate-/product/MALPR369" target="_blank">Aqualumière in Furious</a>, $31), on the other hand, is quite lovely and sheer. And I can also get behind <a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-makeup-eyes-eye-liners-le-crayon-yeux-precision-eye-definer-/product/MAEMU010" target="_blank">Le Crayon Yeux</a> (eyeliner—$25) in Demoniac, a soft purple-grey.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_lesfoliesnoires.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3819" title="chanel_lesfoliesnoires" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_lesfoliesnoires-300x289.jpg" alt="chanel_lesfoliesnoires" width="300" height="289" /></a>However, the must-have in this collection (if you''re shopping around for a new palette, that is) is the <a href="http://uma.chanel.com/-makeup-eyes-eye-shadows-quatuor-boutons-de-chanel-les-folies-noires-/product/MAEMU2BK" target="_blank">Quatuor Boutons de Chanel in Les Folies Noires</a> ($68), which is one of the nicest eyeshadow quads I''ve seen from <a href="http://uma.chanel.com/" target="_blank">Chanel</a> in a while. Totally wearable, it includes black plus three almost-blacks: a burgundy, a green and a dark copper. All are embossed with the double C''s, which is almost a shame, because you know me—I get all collector-like about makeup and this one seems too pretty to mess up by actually using it. Shame!\n\nAt Chanel beauty counters across Canada.', 'Out now: Chanel&#039;s Noirs Obscurs', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-chanels-noirs-obscurs', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3812', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(3825, 1, '2009-10-20 05:00:09', '2009-10-20 10:00:09', 'Back in September, at the end of New York Fashion Week, I posted a collection of <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/22/fashion-week-donts-the-new-york-edition/" target="_blank">rather </a><em><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/22/fashion-week-donts-the-new-york-edition/" target="_blank">unadvisable</a></em><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/22/fashion-week-donts-the-new-york-edition/" target="_blank"> hair and makeup looks</a>. Of course, none of it was THAT bad. (Okay, maybe <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/22/fashion-week-donts-the-new-york-edition/" target="_blank">Marc Jacobs'' clown faces</a>, but that was it.) New York designers are generally pretty reasonable when it comes to beauty.\n\nBut those Europeans? CRAZY TOWN. When I was at <em>ELLE</em>, it was always a joy sifting through the fashion week images from Paris, London and Milan. These designers'' vision of crazy was truly breathtaking.\n\nSo. For the purpose of nothing except having a laugh today, please sit back, scroll on, and let the freak show begin! (Note: These images get progressively worse. Ha!) <!--more-->\n\nFirst up we have Christian Dior. Can you say OVERDONE? Some beauty pundits liked this look, but I''m not a fan of anything this retro. (They tried to modernize it with the clashing purple eyeshadow... but honestly? It just clashes.)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/christiandior_spring2010beauty.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3878" title="christiandior_spring2010beauty" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/christiandior_spring2010beauty.jpg" alt="christiandior_spring2010beauty" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nHere we have Marni''s attempt at <em>haute</em> gypsy. I don''t hate it, but I prefer to go about my day looking like I at least <em>tried</em> to cobble together a somewhat polished appearance. Just imagine how many hours the hair and makeup people put in to get the girls looking this bedraggled:\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3847" title="marni_spring2010beauty" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/marni_spring2010beauty.jpg" alt="marni_spring2010beauty" width="320" height="480" />\n\nRemember those circular hairbands with the teeth? Always hated them, but they were really "in" in the ''90s, and now Yves Saint Laurent has resurrected them. In multiples.\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3846" title="ysl_spring2010beauty" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_spring2010beauty.jpg" alt="ysl_spring2010beauty" width="320" height="480" />\n\nNow we have Roksanda Ilincic, where the models apparently got doused in copious amounts of oil and an ugly shade of rust-brown shadow. Doesn''t this gal look positively murderous? I guess I''d feel that way too if somebody made me go out in public like this.\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3848" title="roksandailincic_spring2010beauty" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/roksandailincic_spring2010beauty.jpg" alt="roksandailincic_spring2010beauty" width="320" height="480" />\n\nNow Luella, where they''ve taken the idea of the fun, kooky girl-woman and REALLY ran with it. This could put you off bows and blue eyeshadow <em>for life.</em>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/luella_spring2010beauty.jpg"> <img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3845" title="luella_spring2010beauty" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/luella_spring2010beauty.jpg" alt="luella_spring2010beauty" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nMost fashion weeks include at least one bird''s nest hairdo, and Lanvin does not disappoint:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lanvin_spring2010beauty.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3861" title="lanvin_spring2010beauty" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lanvin_spring2010beauty.jpg" alt="lanvin_spring2010beauty" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nNow, here come the REALLY good ones. At Comme des Garçons, there was a Marie Antoinette revival—complete with red and white hair, giant safety pins and some serious under-eye circles.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/commedesgarcons_spring2010beauty.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3862" title="commedesgarcons_spring2010beauty" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/commedesgarcons_spring2010beauty.jpg" alt="commedesgarcons_spring2010beauty" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nJohn Galliano''s show was said to be inspired by silent film stars facing their inevitable career demise. (Sounds like publishing.) I appreciate the artistry that went into this, I really do, but doesn''t this lady look like she''d haunt you? (Shudder.)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/johngalliano_spring2010beauty.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3871" title="johngalliano_spring2010beauty" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/johngalliano_spring2010beauty.jpg" alt="johngalliano_spring2010beauty" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nYohji Yamamoto can always be counted on to bring the crazy, and here we''ve got not only the aforementioned bird''s nest hairdo, but also some impressively bushy green eyebrows.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/yohjiyamamoto_spring2010beauty.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3877" title="yohjiyamamoto_spring2010beauty" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/yohjiyamamoto_spring2010beauty.jpg" alt="yohjiyamamoto_spring2010beauty" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nAnd finally, we have Alexander McQueen, where the models were perfectly alien-esque. Yowza!\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3856" title="alexandermcqueen_spring2010beauty" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/alexandermcqueen_spring2010beauty.jpg" alt="alexandermcqueen_spring2010beauty" width="320" height="480" />', 'S/S &#039;10: More Fashion Week beauty don&#039;ts', 'Back in September, at the end of New York Fashion Week, I posted a collection of <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/22/fashion-week-donts-the-new-york-edition/" target="_blank">rather </a><em><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/22/fashion-week-donts-the-new-york-edition/" target="_blank">unadvisable</a></em><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/22/fashion-week-donts-the-new-york-edition/" target="_blank"> hair and makeup looks</a>. Of course, none of it was THAT bad. (Okay, maybe <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/22/fashion-week-donts-the-new-york-edition/" target="_blank">Marc Jacobs'' clown faces</a>, but that was it.) New York designers are generally pretty reasonable when it comes to beauty.\n\nBut those Europeans? CRAZY TOWN. When I was at <em>ELLE</em>, it was always a joy sifting through the fashion week images from Paris, London and Milan. These designers'' vision of crazy was truly breathtaking.\n\nSo. For the purpose of nothing except having a laugh today, please sit back, scroll on, and let the freak show begin! (Note: These images get progressively worse. Ha!)', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'ss-10-more-fashion-week-beauty-donts', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:36', '2011-10-25 13:51:36', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3825', 0, 'post', '', 5),
(3839, 1, '2009-10-14 04:50:39', '2009-10-14 09:50:39', 'I used to work with a fashion editor—let''s just call her L. Hi, L!—whose wardrobe included all the major trends literally YEARS before they happened. Skinny jeans? She was already over them by the time I was in them. Those little jazz shoe things that are only now making their way into the shops? She was wearing them in 2006. L lives in Paris now, but I can only imagine what she''s wearing these days. Clearly, it will be hitting a mall near you circa 2015.\n\nAnyway! I do have a point, and I''m getting to it now. It''s that it must be particularly gratifying when you''ve been on top of a trend well before it happens. Because I''m slightly style-challenged—not terribly, but I''m no trendsetter—my focus is just on beauty, as you know. And thrillingly (well, sort of) I''ve just picked up on a trend that I''ve been doing for AGES: the side-braid! Hurrah!\n\nHere it is (above) at Miu Miu. If you recall, we also saw the side-braid in a messier, somewhat less attractive version, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/15/first-look-crazy-brows-slightly-less-crazy-hair-at-alexander-wang/" target="_blank">at Alexander Wang</a> in New York a few weeks back. This one here is much nicer, don''t you think? Of course, it''s also achieved with loads of fake hair.\n\nBut no need to worry about that—just do this with your REAL hair. Because I prefer air-drying, I usually do this when my hair''s damp, but the problem with that is you get a serious case of flat-head. So—blow-dry first with a bit of volumizer at the roots and sea spray through the rest of the hair, and THEN braid. You''ll have a bit more body and it will look deliberate (not lazy). Control the frizzes with some serum to finish.\n\nNice makeup helps too. How much do you love the faux lashes on the BOTTOM? So pretty. (For the best falsies, check out the <a href="http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/" target="_blank">Shu Uemura</a> lash bar at Holt Renfrew in Toronto and Vancouver.)', 'First Look: Miu Miu Spring &#039;10', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-miu-miu-spring-10', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3839', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3842, 1, '2009-10-15 05:10:13', '2009-10-15 10:10:13', 'I don''t quite know why, but I love this.\n\nI think it has something to do with the coral lips—see? more of the bright lips/bare face I keep ranting on about like a mad woman—and the shockingly white-blonde hair.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zoya_elodie.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3893" title="zoya_elodie" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/zoya_elodie.jpg" alt="zoya_elodie" width="150" height="150" /></a>I happen to adore coral everything, by the way. I know it''s not particularly in style, but I tend to wear it on my toes all year long, not just in the summertime. (My favourite shade? Embarrassingly, it''s Elodie from <a href="http://zoya.com/" target="_blank">Zoya</a>''s Hills collection. Remember poor Elodie? She was Heidi''s ex-coworker at Bolthouse and had the BEST line to Heidi: "You don''t even know what''s wrong or what''s right anymore... it''s so SAD." YES!)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/cargo_plantlove_evangeline.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3892" title="cargo_plantlove_evangeline" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/cargo_plantlove_evangeline.jpg" alt="cargo_plantlove_evangeline" width="200" height="296" /></a>But we were talking about lips, weren''t we? And I know just the shade of lipstick: it''s by <a href="http://www.cargocosmetics.com/product_44.html" target="_blank">Cargo, and it''s called Evangeline</a> (after Evangeline Lilly, I believe).\n\nAnd you know what? I didn''t even do any research to find that shade for you—I just KNEW. Sadly, that''s one of the side, er, benefits of having worked as a beauty editor. My brain COULD be filled with more important bits of knowledge, like how to split a dinner bill, or the plots in the complete works of Shakespeare or something. But no. I have an encyclopedia-like memory for lipstick. GREAT.\n\n<em>Photo: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Missoni Spring &#039;10', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-missoni-spring-10', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3842', 0, 'post', '', 0);
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(3850, 1, '2009-10-13 04:55:32', '2009-10-13 09:55:32', 'I wasn''t going to post anything about the beauty look at Chloé because I thought, at first glance, there was nothing to talk about. But then I noticed a pattern: all the girls had MAY-JUH BROWS. Oh, and pinky lips. But mostly it was about the brows.\n\nNow, I know what you may be thinking. You might not have come ''round to the full-brows thing yet. It''s okay, I get it. It''s not really all that long ago that I got over a LONG period of over-tweezing, which is a condition quite similar to blonderexia, in which you tell your esthetician: "No! More! I need more! I want [my hair blonder/my brows thinner]!" Etc. It really is a disease, I''m telling you.\n\nBut let me just show you how good full, defined brows can look. I swear they make you look younger (and seriously, it''s not just because these girls are 17 years old).\n\nHere we go. First up, brows with medium brown hair:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chloe_spring2010beauty3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3851" title="chloe_spring2010beauty3" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chloe_spring2010beauty3.jpg" alt="chloe_spring2010beauty3" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nDark brown hair:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chloe_spring2010beauty4.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3852" title="chloe_spring2010beauty4" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chloe_spring2010beauty4.jpg" alt="chloe_spring2010beauty4" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nMedium blonde hair:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chloe_spring2010beauty.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3853" title="chloe_spring2010beauty" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chloe_spring2010beauty.jpg" alt="chloe_spring2010beauty" width="320" height="480" /></a>And the blondest:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chloe_spring2010beauty2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3854" title="chloe_spring2010beauty2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chloe_spring2010beauty2.jpg" alt="chloe_spring2010beauty2" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nSee? They look good with any hair colour. And notice how they instantly make your face more polished—even if you aren''t wearing a lot of makeup otherwise? Yes, it''s a good trick.\n\n(The only other beauty tricks I like better are <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/02/24/how-to-look-well-rested/" target="_blank">the instant wake-up-your-face concealer trick</a> and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/07/first-look-stella-mccartney-spring-10/" target="_blank">the secret-eyeliner trick</a>. Go click on those links and check ''em out!)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_browstyler1.png"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3883" title="dior-jazzclub_browstyler" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/dior-jazzclub_browstyler1.png" alt="dior-jazzclub_browstyler" width="60" height="340" /></a>Anyway, back to brows. The product I''m loving best right now for natural-looking brows (did you hear me? I said NATURAL) is <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/31/wearing-makeup-like-its-1929-dior-jazzclub-autumn-look/" target="_blank">Dior''s Brow Styler</a>. The reason I like it is because of the oh-so-fine tip, which allows you to create the effect of real hair. Well, almost.\n\nOther good brow bets: anything by <a href="http://www.anastasia.net/" target="_blank">Anastasia Beverly Hills</a> or <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com:80/gp/browse.html/ref=sc_bb_c_3_169082011_2/178-5552503-2146413?ie=UTF8&amp;node=1289301011&amp;no=169082011&amp;me=A2CD3UT466CEX4&amp;bcBrand=core&amp;clicked=center-33" target="_blank">Benefit</a> (both available at Sephora).\n\n<em>Photos: Style.com</em>', 'First Look: Chloé Spring &#039;10', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-chloe-spring-10', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3850', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3858, 1, '2009-10-19 05:00:17', '2009-10-19 10:00:17', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/giorgioarmani_spring2010beauty.jpg"></a>If you hang around the beauty biz long enough, you start to recognize a fair bit of recycling of trends—especially in makeup. For example, I''m sure you recognize the perennial Return of the Red Lip story, which happens every year. Or that Matte Lipstick is Back (it never really catches on). And of course, The New Smoky Eye, which is what we see here.\n\nNew, it''s most definitely not—I''ve been seeing a version of this for years now—but I still think it''s pretty. Don''t you? The gist of it is that it''s all shimmery and light, as opposed to the typical heaviness (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/05/cat-or-smoky/" target="_blank">perfect example here</a>) that we generally associate with smoky eyes.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/armani_shadow.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3930" title="armani_shadow" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/armani_shadow.jpg" alt="armani_shadow" width="325" height="406" /></a>Here''s what I think went down backstage:\n<ol>\n	<li>Dark circles got the boot with a generous application of concealer at the inner corners of the eyes. (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/02/24/how-to-look-well-rested/" target="_blank">More details here</a>.)</li>\n	<li>They swept a neutral beige all over the lids.</li>\n	<li>On top of that, they layered a grey-brown (funnily enough, <a href="http://www.giorgioarmanibeauty-usa.com/_us/_en/makeup/eye/eye-shadow/maestro-eyeshadow.htm" target="_blank">Giorgio Armani makes a FAB one</a>) mostly at the outer corners, but also a teensy bit right under the inner part of the brows.</li>\n	<li><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/cargoeyelighter.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3931" title="cargoeyelighter" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/cargoeyelighter.jpg" alt="cargoeyelighter" width="250" height="250" /></a>Lots and lots of white shadow dusted in the inner corners of the eyes and blended underneath. <a href="http://www.cargocosmetics.com/product_24.html" target="_blank">Cargo makes a great little dual-ended white shadow pencil</a> that you could use here (one side is matte, the other, shimmery).</li>\n	<li>Black liner applied ONLY at the outer edges of the eyes, and applied in the waterline (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/07/first-look-stella-mccartney-spring-10/" target="_blank">my favourite eyeliner effect</a>.)</li>\n	<li>Mascara and icy pink lip gloss, but ixnay to the lushbay (meaning, NO BLUSH).</li>\n</ol>\nThe effect is sort of ethereal, no? I always, always love when people wear eye makeup like this. It''s a bit of work, yes, but it truly goes anywhere—day or night—without ever looking overdone.', 'First Look: Giorgio Armani Spring &#039;10', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-giorgio-armani-spring-10', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3858', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3873, 1, '2009-10-19 05:10:19', '2009-10-19 10:10:19', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/valentino_spring2010beauty.jpg"></a>Fashion is fickle. I just wrote you a post about <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/19/first-look-gio…mani-spring-10/" target="_blank">an ethereal, pale, light smoky eye</a>, and now here we are with THIS (at Valentino). The polar opposite: all graphic lines and heavy, heavy black.\n\nJust in case, you know, you wanted OPTIONS.\n\nOne reason I''m a fan of this look is because it works on people who lack creases in their eyelids. That would be me. And many, many Asian people. Oh, and the model Chanel Iman (this is from <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/06/first-look-bottega-veneta-spring-10/" target="_blank">Bottega Veneta</a>, but it gives you a good view of those lids):\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chaneliman.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3934" title="chaneliman" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chaneliman.jpg" alt="chaneliman" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nNow, here she is with the graphic liner at Valentino:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/valentino_spring2010beauty2.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3875" title="valentino_spring2010beauty2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/valentino_spring2010beauty2.jpg" alt="valentino_spring2010beauty2" width="320" height="480" /></a>\n\nSee? It gives the illusion of a crease because the liner (well, it''s mostly likely a combo of liner plus shadow) is extended up slightly higher on the lid. And notice how the colour is taken all the way from the inner corners.\n\nAll of this may not be important to you if you have normal eyelids, but for us crease-challenged people, it''s KEY. (Otherwise, we go through a daily caper known as The Case of the Missing Eyeshadow, which gets REAL old after a while, see?)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/makeupforever_waterproofliner.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3935" title="makeupforever_waterproofliner" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/makeupforever_waterproofliner.jpg" alt="makeupforever_waterproofliner" width="300" height="300" /></a>Tools you need: some INDUSTRIAL-strength black liner, and some black shadow over top to help it stay put. I hear, via <a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a>'' Janine, that <a href="http://www.makeupforever.com/int/en/products/#/int/en/products/eyes/eye-liner/eyeliner-waterproof/" target="_blank">Make Up For Ever</a> and <a href="http://www.goshamericas.com/eye.asp" target="_blank">Gosh</a> have some impressive waterproof options these days.\n\nLast thing: although Valentino Garavani retired in 2007 (Maria Grazia Chiuri and Pier Paolo Piccioli are now designing for the label), perhaps consider one more thing to get you all Valentino-esque. Go see the documentary (<em><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/10/fun-film-valentino-the-last-emperor/" target="_blank">Valentino: The Last Emperor</a></em>), which will not only give you a new appreciation for the grace and femininity of the clothing, but also make you laugh—A LOT—at the relationship between the man himself and his long-suffering business partner, Giancarlo Giammetti. It''s a must-see!', 'First Look: Valentino Spring &#039;10', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-valentino-spring-10', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3873', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(3896, 1, '2009-10-16 08:40:05', '2009-10-16 12:40:05', 'Ever watched the show <a href="http://lookaliketv.com/home.html" target="_blank">Look-A-Like</a>? It''s good TV—at least for me, a life-long lover of all things makeover-related. Now in its sixth season, the premise of the show is that a team of experts—a hairstylist, makeup artist, stylist and photographer—transform regular civilians into their celebrity doppelgangers. Fun, right?\n\nSince it''s filmed in Toronto, back in August I got to visit the set to see how it all goes down. And on that particular day of filming, the team was working on a Katy Perry transformation. (I''ll share some pics next week.) But really... WOW. Although the entire team was (is!) talented, I''ve gotta say that the one person who made the BIGGEST difference in the "Before" and "After" was the eternally upbeat makeup artist Paul Venoit. Talk about talented! I left that place with a brand new appreciation for the power of makeup.\n\nHappily, Paul was able to share some great tips on how to do classic, retro, pin-up girl makeup. So I''d like to present to you <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca" target="_blank">BeautyEditor.ca</a>''s very first video. How exciting! (But please don''t judge—you''ll notice some dodgy camera work, especially near the end, where I seemingly get VERY distracted by Paul''s bare chest/necklace combo and cut off his head. Oops!) <!--more-->\n<p style="text-align: left;">Here he is:</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="480" height="295" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/YwECaIjMudI&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/YwECaIjMudI&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>\n\n<p style="text-align: left;">Tune into Look-A-Like on Sundays at 8pm ET/5pm PT on the Star! and Fashion Television channels in Canada, and on Wednesdays at 8pm ET/5pm PT on the TV Guide Network in the U.S.</p>', 'Video: How to do Katy Perry pin-up girl makeup', 'Ever watched the show <a href="http://lookaliketv.com/home.html" target="_blank">Look-A-Like</a>? It''s good TV—at least for me, a life-long lover of all things makeover-related. Now in its sixth season, the premise of the show is that a team of experts—a hairstylist, makeup artist, stylist and photographer—transform regular civilians into their celebrity doppelgangers. Fun, right?\n\nSince it''s filmed in Toronto, back in August I got to visit the set to see how it all goes down. And on that particular day of filming, the team was working on a Katy Perry transformation. (I''ll share some pics next week.) But really... WOW. Although the entire team was (is!) talented, I''ve gotta say that the one person who made the BIGGEST difference in the "Before" and "After" was the eternally upbeat makeup artist Paul Venoit. Talk about talented! I left that place with a brand new appreciation for the power of makeup.\n\nHappily, Paul was able to share some great tips on how to do classic, retro, pin-up girl makeup. So I''d like to present to you <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca" target="_blank">BeautyEditor.ca</a>''s very first video. How exciting! (But please don''t judge—you''ll notice some dodgy camera work, especially near the end, where I seemingly get VERY distracted by Paul''s bare chest/necklace combo and cut off his head. Oops!)', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'video-how-to-do-katy-perry-pin-up-girl-makeup', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3896', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3902, 1, '2009-10-21 05:00:54', '2009-10-21 09:00:54', 'If you''re anything like me, you could probably use a little help in the photo department. And by that I don''t mean TAKING photos. I mean looking GREAT in them.\n\nI always cringe when that Moment of Truth comes—when iPhoto boots up and shows you the cold, hard truth...er, the photos you''ve just uploaded. I either look (a) like a deer in headlights, (b) awkward, (c) hippy, or (d) all of the above. Which is why I''m still using a headshot from 2007. (Is that the journalistic equivalent of those creepy online daters you hear about, who post photos that obviously date back to their pre-beer belly, pre-receding hairline years? I hope not.)\n\nAnyway! I vow that I''m NEVER going to take a bad photo again if I can help it, thanks to these tips from <a href="http://lookaliketv.com/" target="_blank">Look-A-Like</a> photographer Richard Sibbald. He shared these with me back in August when I visited the set (if you missed it, check out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/16/how-to-do-pin-up-girl-makeup/" target="_blank">this post for tips from his costar Paul Venoit on how to do pin-up girl makeup</a>).\n<p style="text-align: left;">Trust me—these are REALLY GOOD TIPS and you will use them FOR LIFE. (Mr. Sibbald is also easy on the eyes, no? Maybe it''s just me—I like that little eye-narrowing thing he had going on here.) Check it out: <!--more--></p>\n\n<p style="text-align: center;"><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="480" height="295" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/mv1thUunHwU&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/mv1thUunHwU&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>', 'Video: How to look good in pictures (starring Look-A-Like photog Richard Sibbald!)', 'If you''re anything like me, you could probably use a little help in the photo department. And by that I don''t mean TAKING photos. I mean looking GREAT in them.\n\nI always cringe when that Moment of Truth comes—when iPhoto boots up and shows you the cold, hard truth...er, the photos you''ve just uploaded. I either look (a) like a deer in headlights, (b) awkward, (c) hippy, or (d) all of the above. Which is why I''m still using a headshot from 2007. (Is that the journalistic equivalent of those creepy online daters you hear about, who post photos that obviously date back to their pre-beer belly, pre-receding hairline years? I hope not.)\n\nAnyway! I vow that I''m NEVER going to take a bad photo again if I can help it, thanks to these tips from <a href="http://lookaliketv.com/" target="_blank">Look-A-Like</a> photographer Richard Sibbald. He shared these with me back in August when I visited the set (if you missed it, check out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/16/how-to-do-pin-up-girl-makeup/" target="_blank">this post for tips from his costar Paul Venoit on how to do pin-up girl makeup</a>).\n<p style="text-align: left;">Trust me—these are REALLY GOOD TIPS and you will use them FOR LIFE. (Mr. Sibbald is also easy on the eyes, no? Maybe it''s just me—I like that little eye-narrowing thing he had going on here.) Check it out:</p>', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'video-how-to-look-good-in-pictures-starring-look-a-like-photog-richard-sibbald', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3902', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(3905, 1, '2009-10-26 05:00:29', '2009-10-26 09:00:29', 'Need some hands-on help with your beauty regimen? Estée Lauder has several holiday-oriented events planned for the coming weeks in Toronto and Calgary, so just passing along the info in case you want to check ''em out: <!--more-->\n\n<strong>Learn How To Get Your Skin and Makeup Ready for the Holidays a</strong><strong>t Holt Renfrew, Toronto and Calgary<span style="font-weight: normal;"> </span></strong>\n\n<strong>Toronto</strong><strong>:</strong> October 29, 30, 31<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>Calgary</strong><strong>: </strong>November 5, 6, 7\n\nThis October and November, Estée Lauder’s Premier Global Makeup Artist, Blair Patterson will demonstrate how to adapt your makeup routine for this season’s best trends!<strong> </strong>Join Blair at three Holt Renfrew locations in Toronto and Calgary for<strong> </strong>demonstrations throughout the day showing women the secrets to a flawless face &amp; how to achieve a glamorous holiday look.  From skincare &amp; foundation to the latest in lipstick, Blair Patterson will present the newest makeup trends seen on runways and celebrities this season.\n\n<strong>WHERE: </strong>\n\n<strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Estée<strong> </strong>Lauder counters at:</span></strong>\n<ul>\n	<li>Holt Renfrew, Yorkdale Mall, Toronto</li>\n	<li>Holt Renfrew, 60 Bloor Street West, Toronto</li>\n	<li>Holt Renfrew, Calgary Eaton Centre</li>\n</ul>\n<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong> </strong>\n\n<strong>WHEN:</strong>\n<ul>\n	<li>Thursday,<strong> </strong>October 29 (Holt Renfrew, Yorkdale Mall, Toronto), 12:00PM – 8:00PM</li>\n	<li>Friday, October 30 (Holt Renfrew, 60 Bloor Street West, Toronto), 11:00AM – 7:00PM</li>\n	<li>Saturday, October 31 (Holt Renfrew, 60 Bloor Street West, Toronto), 10:00AM – 5:00PM</li>\n	<li>Thursday,<strong> </strong>November 5 (Holt Renfrew, Calgary Eaton Centre, Calgary), 11:00 – 7:00pm</li>\n	<li>Friday,<strong> </strong>November 6 (Holt Renfrew, Calgary Eaton Centre, Calgary), 11:00AM – 7:00PM</li>\n	<li>Saturday,<strong> </strong>November 7 (Holt Renfrew, Calgary Eaton Centre, Calgary), 10:00AM – 5:00PM</li>\n</ul>', 'Toronto and Calgary: FREE Estée Lauder holiday skin and makeup demos', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'toronto-and-calgary-free-estee-lauder-holiday-skin-and-makeup-demos', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3905', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(3919, 1, '2009-10-16 15:31:45', '2009-10-16 19:31:45', 'To kick off the weekend, here''s a little beauty inspiration: a  70s-era Lauren Hutton. Even though most beauty and fashion folk are all  a-Twitter about <a href="http://www.amctv.com/originals/madmen/" target="_blank">Mad  Men</a> these days, I''m not about to do the Betty Draper thing when I''ve  got to bundle myself up with scarves, sweaters and boots. (Welcome to  Canada, eh? We''ve got a VERY narrow window for fall fashion.) But  Lauren''s sun-kissed natural look (well, maybe not THAT sun-kissed... we  do live in igloos here) works a treat when you have to don your woollens.\n\nOne thing  I''ll suggest you do, if you decide to go with the easy breezy no-makeup  look, is to fill in your brows. (In case you missed it, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/13/first-look-chloe-spring-10/" target="_blank">here are some inspirational shots from Chloé''s spring  show... and my current must-have brow pencil</a>.) And I might just wear  it with a side-braid, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/14/first-look-miu-miu-spring-10/" target="_blank">inspired by Miu Miu</a>.\n\nNow, if I may—could you cast your gaze back up on Lauren''s hair  colour? It''s natural. Do you love it? I do.\n\nAfter years of dyeing, I''m trying to start a movement - the Born  Again (Hair Colour) Virgins Club. After looking at dozens of models''  hair this past month for the various fashion weeks, it really hit home  that <em>next to none of them</em> colour their locks. I don''t know, it  just seems softer and more MODERN to go with your natural shade. (Well,  maybe with a few well-placed tone-on-tone highlights.) And trust me—I''m  saying this as an ex-blonde, ex-redhead and ex-brunette (my hair''s  currently "bronde," that in between brown/blonde shade). I''ve tried  almost all the colours in the rainbow and Mother Nature really knows  best.\n\nWhat do you think about becoming a Born Again Hair Colour  Virgin?', 'Born-again hair colour virgins', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'born-again-hair-colour-virgins', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3919', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(3959, 1, '2009-10-20 04:55:44', '2009-10-20 08:55:44', 'Is it just me, or is the name of this product EXCESSIVELY long?\n\nAnyhoo, let me tell you about it. Ever heard of the concept of double cleansing? As in washing your face not once, but TWICE? Yeah, I know that doesn''t sound radical at all, but I swear that when <a href="http://www.dermalogica.com/ca/products.html#/products/product-use/cleansers/precleanse" target="_blank">Dermalogica</a> first introduced this concept—via a product you may be familiar with, called <a href="http://www.dermalogica.com/ca/products.html#/products/product-use/cleansers/precleanse" target="_blank">PreCleanse</a>—beauty editors across the nation (okay, we''re all in Toronto) gasped in shock.\n\n"You mean if I only wash my face once, it''s not actually CLEAN? And that I''m actually leaving dirt, sunscreen, makeup and sebum on my face?"\n\nYES. It''s true. Oh, the horrors.\n\nNow, some people don''t like the idea of putting all that oil on their face (<a href="http://www.dermalogica.com/ca/products.html#/products/product-use/cleansers/precleanse" target="_blank">PreCleanse</a>, among others, is an oil, requiring emulsification with water). So may I present to you an alternative? I''ve been using <a href="http://www.physiciansformula.com/en-us/productdetail/skin/makeup-removers/01201.html" target="_blank">The Product Whose Name is Too Long</a> for a few weeks now as my initial cleansing step (I follow it up with <a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/collection/acai-damage-minimizing-damage-cleanser.htm" target="_blank">Kiehl''s Acai Damage-Minimizing Cleanser</a> for good measure) and I''m enjoying its creamy, gentle, easy-to-rinse-off texture.\n\nLike <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/06/liquid-foundation-i-actually-like-physicians-formula-organic-wear-liquid-foundation-spf-15/" target="_blank">my other favourite Physicians Formula product</a>, it contains organic lavender essential oil and is free of all the baddies: mineral oil (a BIG one if you''re trying to get clean—duh!), sulfates, parabens and synthetic preservatives, colours and fragrances.\n\nPriced at $15.79 each and available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.', 'Product review: Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Facial Makeup Remover Lotion', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'product-review-physicians-formula-organic-wear-100-natural-origin-facial-makeup-remover-lotion', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '2011-10-25 13:51:37', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3959', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(3970, 1, '2009-10-21 04:50:33', '2009-10-21 08:50:33', 'Both AMAZING.\n\nFirst up is <a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/product/spp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT649&amp;PRODUCT_ID=6662" target="_blank">Estée Lauder''s new, limited-edition Signature Lipstick in Simply Red</a> ($23, at select The Bay Estée Lauder counters across Canada).\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/esteelauder_simplyredlipstick1.gif"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3975" title="esteelauder_simplyredlipstick" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/esteelauder_simplyredlipstick1.gif" alt="esteelauder_simplyredlipstick" width="476" height="129" /></a></p>\nIt''s simply gorgeous.\n\nI fell in love with this immediately back in the summer when the company first sent it my way. It''s quite possibly the most stand-out physical specimen of a lipstick that I''ve ever seen. I know EL has a reputation for being a little on the er, elderly side, shall we say? (I mean that with no offense, but does your mom use Estée? Okay, mine too. So it''s no M.A.C or even YSL.) But this—this is a work of art. Even the lipstick itself has bevelled edges!\n\nMore affordable but equally chic is <a href="http://www.maybellinenewyork.ca/caeng/products/lips/l29l70l670l674l2882.htm" target="_blank">Maybelline New York''s ColorSensational Lipstick in Are You Red-Dy</a> ($9.99, at drugstores).\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/maybelline_areyoureddy1.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3979" title="maybelline_areyoureddy" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/maybelline_areyoureddy1.jpg" alt="maybelline_areyoureddy" width="300" height="400" /></a>For some reason, many mass-market lipsticks come with unnecessary shimmer or weird brownish tinges. Not this one. It''s a clear, true red that would work on almost anyone. Maybelline also threw in some extra hydrating power (in the form of vitamin E and honey nectar, yum).\n\nIsn''t it great to have OPTIONS?', 'Two red lipsticks, two price points', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'two-red-lipsticks-two-price-points', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:51:36', '2011-10-25 13:51:36', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3970', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(3988, 1, '2009-10-22 05:10:12', '2009-10-22 09:10:12', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/facial.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3989" title="facial" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/facial.jpg" alt="facial" width="450" height="583" /></a>\n\nOne of the perks of the job as a beauty editor is being invited to try—<em>gratis</em>—dozens of spa treatments around town. (And sometimes beyond. One of the best press trips EVER was to <a href="http://www.miravalresort.com/" target="_blank">Miraval</a>, a luxury spa resort in Arizona that''s also a favourite of Oprah''s.) Don''t hate us for it. Because seriously? Not many people would be happy to also make the salary of a janitor. (Probably editors make less, actually.) If only I could pay my rent in spa gift certificates...\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/omorovicza_plumpingcream.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3992" title="omorovicza_plumpingcream" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/omorovicza_plumpingcream.jpg" alt="omorovicza_plumpingcream" width="275" height="300" /></a>But back to the topic at hand. Which is Toronto''s <a href="http://www.parktoronto.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas/index.jsp?_requestid=380415" target="_blank">Stillwater Spa</a> (at the very chichi Park Hyatt Hotel), and its newest luxury skincare range, <a href="http://omorovicza.com/" target="_blank">Omorovicza</a>.\n\nOver the years, I''ve heard many a beauty editor rave about the blissful paradise that awaited them inside the Stillwater. Somehow, an invitation evaded me (gosh, that sounds obnoxious, doesn''t it? But true) and I remained ignorant of what could possibly be different about the place. A spa''s a spa, right?\n\nNope.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/stillwater_treatmentroom.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3990" title="stillwater_treatmentroom" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/stillwater_treatmentroom-300x147.jpg" alt="stillwater_treatmentroom" width="300" height="147" /></a>I finally made it there last month, and now I KNOW WHY. It''s not the decor, or the cosy waiting area with stacks of magazines, dimmed lights and your choice of lemon, cucumber OR orange water. (Although all are quite lovely, of course.)\n\nIt''s the estheticians.\n\nA few months back, I posted <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/23/quote-beauty-treatments-and-the-etiquette-thereof/" target="_blank">a few excerpts</a> from Hadley Freeman''s WONDERFUL book, <em><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Meaning-Sunglasses-Almost-Things-Fashionable/dp/0143114999/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&amp;s=books&amp;qid=1245598624&amp;sr=8-2" target="_blank">The Meaning of Sunglasses: And a Guide to All Things Fashionable</a></em>, about annoying/judgemental/underqualified beauty therapists. Let me refresh your memory with a few choice quotes:\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;">"Quite why almost all beauty treatment places insist on having this Indothaijapanesechinajungle mélange has never been fully explained. Maybe it’s because there are few things that will make you more in need of another massage than being forced to listen to toucans for ninety minutes and then enduring the embarrassment of seeing your masseuse—typically, a twenty-year-old aspiring American Idol from Detroit—bang some bronze cymbal over your half-naked body."</p>\nand\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;">"The beauty therapist is a species of mankind more cruel than a gynecologist’s assistant (”I promise this won’t hurt. You may, though, feel some discomfort…”), and we all have our own horror story. One friend settled herself down to a harmless massage only to hear the giggling observation, “Oh! Very pimply!” Another went for a facial, and as the facialist peered closely at her skin she asked my friend, “So, how old are you? Forty-three? Forty-five?” overestimating by almost a decade."</p>\n<img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-3991" title="omorovicza_thermalcleansingbalm" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/omorovicza_thermalcleansingbalm.jpg" alt="omorovicza_thermalcleansingbalm" width="250" height="250" />\n\nGod, I wish I wrote that. SO TRUE.\n\nBut! I''m happy to report that I experienced none of that with my therapist (Antonia). In fact, it was a Facial First: she told ME to shut up and relax! God love her. The 90-minute Mineral Facial ($250) consisted of an initial skin consultation, cleansing, exfoliation, extractions, mud mask and face, hand and foot massage. But you know, I had to look all that up, because I was so blissed-out, I barely remember what happened in there. And then proceeded to walk on clouds for the rest of the afternoon.\n\nIt was a good day.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/omorovicza_complexion_enhancer.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3996" title="omorovicza_complexion_enhancer" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/omorovicza_complexion_enhancer.jpg" alt="omorovicza_complexion_enhancer" width="237" height="316" /></a>As for the products: LUXE LUXE LUXE. The <a href="http://omorovicza.com/" target="_blank">Omorovicza</a> line (available exclusively at the Stillwater) hails from Hungary, where there are, apparently, some famous healing waters that help your skin stay young, taut and plump. In fact, the Hungarians are getting a bit of a reputation for great skincare—<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/05/13/editors-pick-eminence-organics-citrus-exfoliating-wash/" target="_blank">Eminence Organics</a> and <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/19/top-five-blemish-busters/" target="_blank">ilike</a> are two natural lines that I''m a big fan of, and they''re also from Hungary.\n\nFun fact (<a href="http://www.bellasugar.com/1639213" target="_blank">via Bella Sugar</a>): In the 14th century, Queen Elizabeth of Hungary had such beautiful skin that at the age of 60, she married a 30-year-old man (and as the story goes, he thought they were the same age). Must be that Miracle Water!\n\nThe crux of the line is a blend of minerals and actives that complement (and heighten the effects of) the healing water. And best of all, they contain no synthetics. I felt like my skin just drunk up all the goodness. And although pricey if you want to take them home, I think you''re getting good value here because of the quality ingredients.\n\n<a href="http://www.parktoronto.hyatt.com/hyatt/pure/spas/index.jsp?_requestid=380415" target="_blank">Stillwater Spa</a> is located at 4 Avenue Road, Toronto, (416) 925-1234', 'Service review: The Omorovicza facial', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'service-review-the-omorovicza-facial', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3988', 0, 'post', '', 6),
(4035, 1, '2009-10-23 05:10:27', '2009-10-23 09:10:27', 'Do you remember <a href="http://www.bourjois.com/" target="_blank">Bourjois Paris</a>? It used to be at Sephora a few years ago, and then quietly disappeared. That mystery hasn''t been explained to me, but no matter—it''s BACK. As of this month, it''s available exclusively at select Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix locations across Canada.\n\nWhy should you care? Well, first of all, I always think it''s kinda cool when there''s a story behind a brand. And this one? It debuted in 1863. Yes, 1863! Who knew?\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/blush-bourjois.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4037" title="blush-bourjois" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/blush-bourjois.jpg" alt="blush-bourjois" width="350" height="350" /></a>The very first product was a powder blush—the world''s first—which is still available today (it''s known as the <a href="http://www.bourjois.ca/index.cfm?cm=QCCFranchise&amp;ce=details&amp;primaryKey=1&amp;categoryID=0&amp;productID=25" target="_blank">Little Round Pot Blush</a>—cute!—and is $19). In fact, the company has not only preserved the same formula, but also some of the same shades, including the original Rosette Brune (now called Cendre de Rose Brune). It''s one of those healthy, looks-good-on-any-complexion shades—a true classic. But make sure you throw out the weirdly shaped brush that comes with it and use a big, fluffy one—otherwise, the colour (which is pretty intense) will go on streaky.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bourjois_illuminating-touch.gif"><img class="alignleft size-medium wp-image-4038" title="bourjois_illuminating touch" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/bourjois_illuminating-touch-300x300.gif" alt="bourjois_illuminating touch" width="300" height="300" /></a>Not everything in the line is circa 1863, of course. No, Bourjois is quite trendy (as you can see from the French mascara advertisement above). Biggest surprise? Just how pigmented all the colours are. I tried the <a href="http://www.bourjois.ca/index.cfm?cm=QCCFranchise&amp;ce=details&amp;primaryKey=1&amp;categoryID=0&amp;productID=31" target="_blank">Effet 3D Max Lipgloss</a> ($20) in 64 (a medium red), and my God—my lips were saturated with colour and looked almost vinyl, they were so shiny. Same thoughts on the <a href="http://www.bourjois.ca/index.cfm?cm=QCCFranchise&amp;ce=details&amp;primaryKey=1&amp;categoryID=0&amp;productID=216" target="_blank">Illuminating Touch powder</a> and the <a href="http://www.bourjois.ca/index.cfm?cm=QCCFranchise&amp;ce=details&amp;primaryKey=1&amp;categoryID=0&amp;productID=18" target="_blank">eyeshadows</a> ($17), which also come in cute little single-serve pots.\n\nI haven''t tried the mascaras yet, but they sound impressive—most notably, one called <a href="http://www.bourjois.ca/index.cfm?cm=QCCFranchise&amp;ce=details&amp;primaryKey=1&amp;categoryID=0&amp;productID=36" target="_blank">Liner Effect</a>, which is supposed to impart a doe-eyed look by emphasizing the roots of the lashes. WANT.\n\nSo here''s the bottom line: There are some GREAT, innovative and well-priced finds in this line. But let me repeat: you''ll need to apply everything with good-quality (and properly-sized brushes). Toss out the useless little brushes that come with the products! Aside from that, I think you''ll love this line for injecting equal parts French chic and <em>joie de vivre</em> into the whole <em>maquillage</em> process.', 'Say bonjour to Bourjois Paris—it&#039;s back in Canada', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'say-bonjour-to-bourjois-paris%e2%80%94its-back-in-canada', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4035', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(4044, 1, '2009-10-27 06:00:35', '2009-10-27 10:00:35', '<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/decleorfacial.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-4045" title="decleorfacial" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/decleorfacial-1024x1000.jpg" alt="decleorfacial" width="574" height="560" /></a></p>\n\nSee this lady here? She''s having a <span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.decleor.com/" target="_blank">Decl</a></span><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.decleor.com/" target="_blank">éor</a> facial—and if you''ve never had one, I strongly suggest you start dropping Christmas pressy hints to your significant other, STAT. (You can actually get them<span style="color: #000000;"> at select Bay locations across Canada.) The whole line is based on aromatherapy, using pure essential oils, and it''s HEAVEN.</span></span>\n\n<span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/decleor-aromessence-neroli-neroli-oil.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4047" title="decleor-aromessence-neroli-neroli-oil" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/decleor-aromessence-neroli-neroli-oil.jpg" alt="decleor-aromessence-neroli-neroli-oil" width="241" height="532" /></a>It was actually my friend C., a beauty editor at <em>Flare</em>, who first introduced me to <span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.decleor.com/" target="_blank">Decl</a></span><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.decleor.com/" target="_blank">éor</a></span>. </span></span>\n\n<span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;">The scene: the bathroom of a Sheraton hotel room in New York City, where three of us were triple-bunking post-press trip to take advantage of some stateside shopping. (Ever been to Woodbury Commons, home of the only Chanel outlet in North America, as well as discount YSL, Gucci, Miu Miu and Prada? Retail nirvana.) </span></span>\n\n<span style="color: #000000;"><span style="color: #000000;">Anyway, C. brought this tiny bottle of <span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.decleor.com/" target="_blank">Decl</a></span><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.decleor.com/" target="_blank">éor</a> </span>Aromessence Néroli essential oil with her, and it had an almost miraculous effect on post-airplane (and post-vodka-soda) dehydration. Intrigued, I did some digging and people SWEAR by this stuff. (Check out the <a href="http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemId=5764/Aromessence_Neroli/Decleor/Treatments" target="_blank">reviews on Makeup Alley</a>—one of my favourite sites for scoping out cult products.)</span></span>\n\nBesides a selection of pure essential oils—there are ones for acne, mature skin and pigmentation issues, for example—the line includes a huge range of skincare for both face and body. And now I''ll finally get to the point of this post, in case you were wondering... In September, the company started formulating some of them without parabens. The goal is to eventually remove them wherever possible (without compromising quality, of course), but for now, the entire Hydra Floral collection (which is for all skin types) is paraben-free. Besides the Aromessence Néroli ($70 for 15 mL), the Hydra Floral line includes:\n\n<a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/decleor-hydra-floral-50ml-face-moisturising-emulsion-for-all.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4046" title="decleor-hydra-floral-50ml-face-moisturising-emulsion-for-all" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/decleor-hydra-floral-50ml-face-moisturising-emulsion-for-all.jpg" alt="decleor-hydra-floral-50ml-face-moisturising-emulsion-for-all" width="350" height="350" /></a>\n<ul>\n	<li>"Flower Nectar" Moisturizing Cream ($54 for 40 mL / $69 for 50 mL)</li>\n	<li>"Fresh Flower" Moisturizing Emulsion ($69 for 50 mL)</li>\n	<li>"Flower Dew" Moisturizing Gel-Cream for Eyes ($47 for 15 mL)</li>\n	<li>"Flower Essence" Moisturizing Mask ($48 for 50 mL)</li>\n	<li>"Flower Petals" Eye and Lip Moisturizing Mask ($51 for 30 mL)</li>\n</ul>\nAt The Bay, Ogilvy, Sephora and select spas and institutes across Canada.\n\nPS - Although I don''t own the corresponding essential oil, I''ve been using <span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.decleor.com/" target="_blank">Decl</a></span><span style="color: #000000;"><a href="http://www.decleor.com/" target="_blank">éor</a>''s Ylang Ylang Purifying Night Balm with good results for the past few weeks. It seems to calm down the hormonal war zone around my chin area without drying it out, and if you''re at all a fan of ylang ylang oil... you will die when you smell it.</span>', 'Cult favourite Decléor goes paraben-free', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'cult-favourite-decleor-goes-paraben-free', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4044', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4072, 1, '2009-10-26 06:00:44', '2009-10-26 10:00:44', 'Got a Halloween party this week? Just quietly... in one of my procrastination-induced web-surfing stints the other day, I came across a series of Halloween looks, all modelled by the <a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/halloween-2009/" target="_blank">Tarte Cosmetics</a> team. And now I''m convinced—at least half the costume comes down to wearing the right (read: dramatic) makeup.\n\nAbove, we have Tarte''s gorgeous CEO-turned-Flapper Girl Maureen Kelly, who—just as an aside—has the most fascinating story of how she built her brand from nothing but a great idea and thousands in credit card debt. (I watched a documentary about her in the summer, which I must track down online one of these days for you guys to check out.)\n\nBut back to Halloween—hopefully these pics will get the creative juices flowing! Check out the links below to watch Tarte''s awesome how-to videos on how to recreate them (you can see the <a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/halloween-2009/halloween-2009-maureen.php">Flapper how-to video here</a>). Or, just head on over to <a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/halloween-2009/" target="_blank">Tarte''s Halloween page</a> now!\n\n<a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/halloween-2009/halloween-2009-maria.php" target="_blank">The vampire:</a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Tarte_Vampire.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4080" title="Tarte_Vampire" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Tarte_Vampire.jpg" alt="Tarte_Vampire" width="312" height="400" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/halloween-2009/halloween-2009-kristin.php" target="_blank">The cat:</a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Tarte_Cat.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4074" title="Tarte_Cat" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Tarte_Cat.jpg" alt="Tarte_Cat" width="343" height="400" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://blog.sephora.com/2009/10/show-us-your-boo-face-lovely-ladies-at.html" target="_blank">The devil:</a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Tarte_devil.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4076" title="Tarte_devil" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Tarte_devil.jpg" alt="Tarte_devil" width="239" height="400" /></a><a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/halloween-2009/halloween-2009-sonia.php" target="_blank">The Cleopatra:</a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Tarte_Cleopatra.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4077" title="Tarte_Cleopatra" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Tarte_Cleopatra.jpg" alt="Tarte_Cleopatra" width="328" height="400" /></a><a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/halloween-2009/halloween-2009-heather.php" target="_blank">The Zombie Bride:</a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Tarte_Zombie-Bride.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4078" title="Tarte_Zombie Bride" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Tarte_Zombie-Bride.jpg" alt="Tarte_Zombie Bride" width="340" height="400" /></a><a href="http://www.tartecosmetics.com/halloween-2009/halloween-2009-erica.php" target="_blank">The Mermaid</a>:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Tarte_Mermaid.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4079" title="Tarte_Mermaid" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Tarte_Mermaid.jpg" alt="Tarte_Mermaid" width="353" height="400" /></a>', 'Halloween makeup how-tos by Tarte Cosmetics', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'halloween-makeup-how-tos-by-tarte-cosmetics', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4072', 0, 'post', '', 6);
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(4089, 1, '2009-10-27 04:50:01', '2009-10-27 08:50:01', 'I have no idea whose back-of-head this is, but I''m admiring it all the same—because who wouldn''t want hair this shiny, smooth and glossy? That''s right—nobody.\n\nOne way you could get it is with this little miracle-worker:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/moroccanoil.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7209" title="moroccanoil" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/moroccanoil-200x300.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="300" /></a>\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\nThe star product in the argan oil-laced <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/22/moroccanoil-a-miracle-worker-for-any-hair-type/" target="_blank">Moroccanoil line</a> (available at salons), the <a href="http://www.moroccanoil.com/en/our-products.html" target="_blank">Moroccanoil Treatment</a> does it all: fights frizz, imparts shine, protects from UV, strengthens hair and intensifies colour. (Read my review to find out why <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/22/moroccanoil-a-miracle-worker-for-any-hair-type/">Moroccanoil is a miracle-worker for any hair type</a>.)\n\nBut it''s also $39 for 100 mL. Ouch.\n\nIf you''re not looking to splurge—after all, we ARE in a recession, even though I tempt you every day with new beauty products—why not try this just-launched alternative from <a href="http://www.live-clean.com/" target="_blank">Live Clean</a>:\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/LCargan_oil_treat.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-large wp-image-4109" title="LCargan_oil_treat" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/LCargan_oil_treat-442x1024.jpg" alt="LCargan_oil_treat" width="148" height="344" /></a></p>\nAt just $11.99 for 110 mL, the Live Clean Exotic Nectar Argan Oil Treatment contains (obviously) the same non-greasy but shine-producing argan oil, along with certified organic grape seed and olive oils and vitamin E. It''s also free of silicones, parabens, phthalates and phosphates.\n\nIt actually won''t set you back much if you decide to snap up the entire line—besides the treatment oil, it includes a shampoo, conditioner and a "smooth &amp; shine cream," each only $6.99.\n\nWant to know more? Since I''m not terribly frizz-challenged myself (lack of body is my Hair Achilles Heel), check out <a href="http://www.besthealthmag.ca/blog/post/live-clean-silicone-free-hair-care" target="_blank">this glowing review of the line</a> by my lovely (and more wavy-haired) editor Rhonda over at <em>Best Health</em>.\n\nLive Clean is at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.', 'Save vs. splurge: Argan oil hair treatments', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'save-vs-splurge-argan-oil-hair-treatments', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4089', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(4099, 1, '2009-10-28 05:00:12', '2009-10-28 09:00:12', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/GlossyLips.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4100" title="GlossyLips" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/GlossyLips.jpg" alt="GlossyLips" width="267" height="400" /></a>Let me start by saying I''ve never gotten on board the Lip Plumping Train.\n\nFirst of all, I don''t think my lips need fattening up. Well, maybe my top one does—but that''s more of a dermatological issue, and there''s no way I''m venturing down that path. (Ref: Pammy Anderson, Lisa Rinna)\n\nSecond, I CANNOT STAND the weird tingling sensation that occurs the moment you slick one of these products on your lips. It''s downright unsettling. And you know I''m a Green Girl—who knows what weird chemicals are in there causing that?\n\nAnd third, I don''t particularly enjoy the chapped, dried-out lips that seem to be correlated with using these products.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lipfusion-infatuation-lip-plumper.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4102" title="lipfusion-infatuation-lip-plumper" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lipfusion-infatuation-lip-plumper.jpg" alt="lipfusion-infatuation-lip-plumper" width="250" height="250" /></a>Which is why <a href="http://www.fusionbeauty.com/default2.aspx" target="_blank">Fusion Beauty</a>—the company I''m calling the "Granddaddy of Lip Plumping"—has caught me by surprise with their newest offering, called <a href="http://www.fusionbeauty.com/ProductInfo.aspx?ProductLineID=0CFB04B5-03EC-4DF3-8DE5-60617E535C5A&amp;tab=1&amp;banner=2" target="_blank">Infatuation</a>. (Okay, full name: <a href="http://www.fusionbeauty.com/ProductInfo.aspx?ProductLineID=0CFB04B5-03EC-4DF3-8DE5-60617E535C5A&amp;tab=1&amp;banner=2" target="_blank">LipFusion Infatuation Liquid Shine Multi-Action Lip Fattener</a>.)\n\nTheir press release seemed full of gobbledygook to me—there was talk of some new "Amplifat" technology, derived from a "perennial sea fern" and triggering two skin proteins ("ADFP" and "FABP5") to store fatty acids for a plumping effect. <em>Tu comprends?</em> Me neither. (I swear, I''ve GOT to get a science degree if I''m going to be able to continue working in this field.)\n\nBut no matter. In layman''s terms, the stuff''s not half bad. While I can''t <em>really</em> tell if it makes my lips look bigger—I guess I''ll take their word on that—I did enjoy how surprisingly moisturizing this is. It''s also scented of grapefruit, which somehow counteracts (and makes up for) the ever-present tingles.\n\nIt goes on a bit goopy but the colour I tried (Pucker Up; it''s available in five others) is quite saturated for a gloss. And finally—the best part—it''s paraben- and silicone-free.\n\nWill this replace my beloved <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/04/19/editors-pick-josie-maran-plumping-lip-gloss/" target="_blank">Josie Maran, a.k.a The Lip Gloss of My Dreams</a>? Probably not—but it just might enter my rotation. If you''re in the market specifically for a plumper, you can''t go wrong here.\n\n<em>Priced at $31 each. Available at select Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora stores across Canada.</em>', 'Pucker up: Fusion Beauty introduces Infatuation', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'pucker-up-fusion-beauty-introduces-infatuation', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4099', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(4112, 1, '2009-10-28 11:38:21', '2009-10-28 15:38:21', 'In case <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/26/halloween-makeup-how-tos-by-tarte-cosmetics/" target="_blank">this post</a> wasn''t enough, I just came across some fun Halloween looks courtesy of <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.com/" target="_blank">M.A.C</a>. And guess what? They also offer appointments for Halloween makeup application. (The price range will vary depending on what''s being done—so contact your local store to inquire about details.) How cool is that?\n<p style="text-align: left;">If you''re not so inclined, you can obviously do it all at home, with the help of M.A.C''s YouTube channel (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/maccosmetics">www.youtube.com/maccosmetics</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/dgmgyRX9Zn4&amp;hl=en&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/dgmgyRX9Zn4&amp;hl=en&amp;fs=1&amp;" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>\n\nYou can also check out M.A.C''s Facebook page (<a href="http://www.facebook.com/maccosmetics">www.facebook.com/maccosmetics</a>) for more ideas, as well as the below face charts (I''ve posted just a few of my favourites).\n\nPS - M.A.C predicts the hottest costumes this year will include Twilight-inspired vampires, Lady Gaga (<em>Ed: please say it''s not true</em>!), Betty Draper from Mad Men, Octomom Nadya Suleman, Brüno and Michael Jackson in Thriller.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/2_CS_BettyBoop.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4115" title="2_CS_BettyBoop" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/2_CS_BettyBoop.jpg" alt="2_CS_BettyBoop" width="390" height="335" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/4_FabF_Wicked.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4116" title="4_FabF_Wicked" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/4_FabF_Wicked.jpg" alt="4_FabF_Wicked" width="390" height="335" /></a>\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4117" title="3_CS_Pow" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/3_CS_Pow.jpg" alt="3_CS_Pow" width="390" height="335" />', 'More Halloween makeup ideas', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'more-halloween-makeup-ideas', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4112', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(4121, 1, '2009-10-29 05:00:22', '2009-10-29 09:00:22', '<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Remember <a href="http://www.bonnebell.com/" target="_blank">Bonne Bell</a> Lip Smackers? I don''t know about you, but I could not live without the things from high school right through the end of university. I had my "daytime" Lip Smacker, which was <em>sans </em>colour, and my "nighttime" Lip Smacker—Dr. Pepper, of course—which imparted just the barest hint of red tint to your lips. Keep in mind that I went to one of those schools were it was trendy to wear hospital pants and pajama bottoms as daywear, so you could say it took me a while to figure out the concept of actual lip gloss, let alone all the other fun stuff I now slap on my face daily.</p>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Green-Beaver-LipShimmer-in-Passion_5_99.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4122" title="Green-Beaver-LipShimmer-in-Passion_5_99" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Green-Beaver-LipShimmer-in-Passion_5_99.jpg" alt="Green-Beaver-LipShimmer-in-Passion_5_99" width="500" height="77" /></a>\n\nStill, old habits die hard, and lately, I''ve found myself loving <a href="http://www.greenbeaver.com/" target="_blank">Green Beaver</a>''s new and improved version of the Lip Smacker. These are called Organic Lip Shimmers, and Passion, the deepest shade, is better than anything <a href="http://www.bonnebell.com/" target="_blank">Bonne Bell</a> ever did. The colour is richer (but still not over the top), the balm more moisturizing, and the scent... it literally makes my mouth water. Like juicy fresh cranberries—which is appropriate, given cranberry seed extract is in the formula. Of course, it''s also certified organic, which always wins points with me.\n\nPriced at $5.99; <a href="http://www.greenbeaver.com/purchase_online" target="_blank">see here</a> for where to buy.', 'Like Lip Smackers, only better: Green Beaver Organic Lip Shimmers', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'like-lip-smackers-only-better-green-beaver-organic-lip-shimmers', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4121', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(4136, 1, '2009-10-30 11:24:31', '2009-10-30 15:24:31', 'What do you do when you''re going to an event that includes the possibility of having to make a speech in front of dozens of beautiful, fashionable people?\n\nYou get a blowout, of course.\n\nLast night, P&amp;G Beauty hosted the first-ever P&amp;G Beauty Awards, which recognized top talent in Canada''s beauty and fashion industry. Yours truly was up for an award in the Best Beauty Feature category (for a story I wrote for <em>ELLE Canada</em> a while back), and if there was ever a place you''d need Good Hair, this would be it.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/t3.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-4142 alignleft" title="t3" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/t3.jpg" alt="t3" width="250" height="250" /></a>So I headed to <a href="http://ritual.ca/RITUAL2/ritual2_home.html" target="_blank">Ritual 2</a>, a salon on Toronto''s King Street West, to pay a visit to their Blow &amp; Go Bar (an invitation graciously extended to me by management). The concept is that you can get your hair washed and styled in under 45 minutes for just $30—not bad, right? And to make it even easier, they offer <a href="http://ritual.ca/images/B&amp;G%20mag.pdf" target="_blank">a "menu" of six different hairstyles</a>. I chose the ever-reliable "Pretty at the Premiere," which you can see above on Ms. Zeta-Jones. (While my hair most definitely looked like this—thanks to my great stylist Tamara Gibson—my face, unfortunately, did not. Boo.)\n\nOther styling options include textured "bedhead" waves, super-voluminous curls, stick-straight or a basic smooth style, all with helpful photos to demonstrate. Which is a VERY GOOD thing because, if you''re anything like me, you become slightly fearful every time you sit in the chair of a new hairstylist. (Are they going to make my bangs too high or ''80s? etc.) Thanks to the photos, this does not happen.\n\nSo. I had Good Hair, Okay Makeup (I did it myself) and a Semi-Okay Outfit (again, self-styled). Did I end up winning that award and having to make a speech? Happily, no. (Most of us beauty writers don''t love making speeches—this is why we work in PRINT, not TV! My friend J., also up for an award, told me she felt like throwing up all night. Weeee!)\n\nBut the important thing is, I was like a Girl Guide: prepared.\n\nAnd then, when it was all over, along with J. and the rest of Canada''s "beauterati," I proceeded to consume A LOT of champagne, which is why this post is only going up now instead of at 7am. Er... oops?\n\n<a href="http://ritual.ca/RITUAL2/ritual2_home.html" target="_blank">Ritual 2</a> | 787 King Street West, Toronto, 416-306-0040 x2\n\nPS - BIG CONGRATS to my OTHER pal J.—as in Janine—for winning P&amp;G''s award for Best Beauty Blog. Head on over to <a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a> to check out her good work! Also a shout-out to Kristen at <a href="http://www.sugarshockbeauty.com/" target="_blank">SugarShock Beauty</a>, whose blog was also nominated. Yay blogs!', 'On beauty awards and blow-dry bars', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'on-beauty-awards-and-blow-dry-bars', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4136', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(4149, 1, '2009-11-02 05:00:52', '2009-11-02 09:00:52', 'Reader Melissa left a comment on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/20/editors-pick-physicians-formula-organic-wear-100-natural-origin-facial-makeup-remover-lotion/" target="_blank">this post</a> the other day and I decided to give it its VERY OWN post (instead of just leaving my response there in the comments box, where possibly nobody will find it).\n\nHere''s what she said:\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><strong><em>"I’m so glad that you posted about this product [<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/20/editors-pick-physicians-formula-organic-wear-100-natural-origin-facial-makeup-remover-lotion/" target="_blank">Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Facial Makeup Remover Lotion</a>]. I saw it at Shoppers and was tempted to give it a try. I’m using <a href="http://www.lushusa.com/shop/products/face/cleansers/ultra-bland" target="_blank">Ultrabland from Lush</a> as a makeup remover/precleanse. It is an oil based product and Lush uses parabens, as well as ’safe synthetics’. Those points made me think of finding an alternative product, especially since I think it’s contributing to some whiteheads I have on my face that don’t seem to want to disappear."</em></strong></p>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lush-ultra-bland.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4151" title="lush-ultra-bland" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lush-ultra-bland.jpg" alt="lush-ultra-bland" width="220" height="220" /></a>My answer (slightly expanded because now I have more room to blab on about this topic):\n\n<a href="http://www.lushusa.com/shop/products/face/cleansers/ultra-bland" target="_blank">Lush''s Ultra Bland Cleanser</a> is supposedly a cult product, although I didn''t feel the love when I tried it. What scares me is that it contains peanut oil and beeswax cream, two ingredients which just might be causing those whiteheads.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/shu_uemera_cleansing_oil.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4152" title="shu_uemera_cleansing_oil" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/shu_uemera_cleansing_oil.jpg" alt="shu_uemera_cleansing_oil" width="144" height="210" /></a>Not that I think a more liquidy, oil-based "precleanse" product would necessarily be any better. (Examples: <a href="http://www.shuuemura-usa.com/_us/_en/discover-shu-uemura/cleansing-oil-pioneer.aspx" target="_blank">Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil</a> or <a href="http://www.dermalogica.com/ca/products.html#/products/product-use/cleansers/precleanse" target="_blank">Dermalogica PreCleanse</a>) I know these manufacturers always SAY these products won''t clog pores or break you out, but I''ve heard mixed reviews. It seems to be a matter of trial and error and using the right oil for your skin type (mineral oil seems to be particularly problematic). In fact, you might even be able to use oil from your kitchen! Check out <a href="http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/viewthread.php?p=65024" target="_blank">this thread</a> on the oil cleansing method on the <a href="http://www.essentialdayspa.com/forum/" target="_blank">Essential Day Spa forum</a> (a GREAT place to dig around if you''re looking for real-life testimonials).\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/physiciansformula_makeupremover.jpg"><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-3960" title="physiciansformula_makeupremover" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/physiciansformula_makeupremover-300x300.jpg" alt="physiciansformula_makeupremover" width="210" height="210" /></a>As for the <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/20/editors-pick-physicians-formula-organic-wear-100-natural-origin-facial-makeup-remover-lotion/" target="_blank">Physicians Formula Organic Wear 100% Natural Origin Facial Makeup Remover Lotion</a>, I''m not sure that it would make a difference either way with whiteheads as it''s still quite creamy—although yes, it IS more natural.\n<h2>Good Cleansers for Clearing Clogged Pores</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/consonant_foamingface-wash.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4156" title="consonant_foamingface wash" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/consonant_foamingface-wash.jpg" alt="consonant_foamingface wash" width="160" height="320" /></a>I''m thinking the problem might, in fact, have to do with your cleanser not getting everything off at the end. In this case, you might consider stepping it up with a foam- or gel-based cleanser. Three of my favourites (all foam-based) are <a href="http://www.kiehls.com/_us/_en/face/cleansers/acai-damage-minimizing-damage-cleanser.htm" target="_blank">Kiehl’s Acai Damage-Minimizing Cleanser</a>, <a href="http://consonantbody.com/" target="_blank">Consonant Body Organic Foaming Face Wash</a> and <a href="http://www.aveda.com/templates/products2/spp.tmpl?ngextredir=1&amp;CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY10889&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD10347" target="_blank">Aveda Outer Peace Foaming Cleanser</a>. All are natural (the Kiehl''s product is certified organic), and they give a very thorough clean without stripping.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Juice-Beauty-Green-Apple-Peel-Full-Strength.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4158" title="Juice-Beauty-Green-Apple-Peel-Full-Strength" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Juice-Beauty-Green-Apple-Peel-Full-Strength.jpg" alt="Juice-Beauty-Green-Apple-Peel-Full-Strength" width="200" height="201" /></a>Otherwise, you might consider some sort of toner or weekly peel to gently exfoliate and prevent clogged pores. <a href="http://www.juicebeauty.com/za/JB?PAGE=PRODUCT&amp;PRODUCT.ID=235" target="_blank">Juice Beauty’s Green Apple Peel</a> is good (and natural) and they also make a <a href="http://www.juicebeauty.com/za/JB?PAGE=PRODUCT&amp;PRODUCT.ID=36" target="_blank">Blemish Clearing Serum</a> that might help—I''ve found it to be very mild and it doesn''t cause flakiness.\n<h2>Makeup Tips for Clogged Pores</h2>\nLast thing: if your whiteheads are coming out on your cheeks, check your blush. I used to get these when I used "stain" blushes (like <a href="http://www.vincentlongo.com/User/ViewProduct.aspx?ProductID=82" target="_blank">Vincent Longo''s</a>). I switched to a mineral powder (I usually wear <a href="https://store.drhauschka.com/b2c/ecom/ecomEnduser/items/itemDetail.aspx?&amp;page=&amp;store=&amp;itemNum=RP&amp;siteId=1&amp;bulkexists=0" target="_blank">Dr. Hauschka</a> or <a href="http://www.janeiredale.com/bronze_pp.html" target="_blank">Jane Iredale</a> now—I save my <a href="http://www.narscosmetics.com/Blush-C39_makeup_7.aspx" target="_blank">NARS Orgasm</a> for special occasions) and guess what? No more whiteheads.\n\nAnyone else have any anti-clogged pore tips for Melissa?', 'How-to: Clear clogged pores', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-to-clear-clogged-pores', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4149', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(4164, 1, '2009-11-02 04:50:59', '2009-11-02 08:50:59', 'This is the hot-off-the-press visual from Michael Kors'' limited-edition collaboration with Estée Lauder, due out in January. SO. GLAM.\n\nThere are two colour palettes. This one—the neutral one—is delightfully named Bel Air Beige and inspired by timeless California chic:\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/MichaelKors-Bel-Air-Beige-Product-Shot_ExpJan2011.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4168" title="MichaelKors Bel Air Beige Product Shot_ExpJan2011" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/MichaelKors-Bel-Air-Beige-Product-Shot_ExpJan2011.png" alt="MichaelKors Bel Air Beige Product Shot_ExpJan2011" width="540" height="238" /></a></p>\nThe pink one is all about Hollywood glamour and is called Rodeo Pink (as in Rodeo Drive... not cowboys):\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/MichaelKors-Rodeo-Pink-Product-Shot_ExpJan2011.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4169" title="MichaelKors Rodeo Pink Product Shot_ExpJan2011" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/MichaelKors-Rodeo-Pink-Product-Shot_ExpJan2011.png" alt="MichaelKors Rodeo Pink Product Shot_ExpJan2011" width="540" height="237" /></a></p>\nI don''t know about you, but I''ve got my eye on that raspberry nail polish.\n\nAvailable in January at select Estée Lauder counters across Canada.', 'First look: Estée Lauder Michael Kors Very Hollywood Color Collection', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-estee-lauder-michael-kors-very-hollywood-color-collection', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4164', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4176, 1, '2009-11-03 05:00:09', '2009-11-03 09:00:09', 'I can''t say I''m a fan of <a href="http://www.lillypulitzer.com/" target="_blank">Lilly Pulitzer''s </a>colour palettes and ginormous florals for my wardrobe... but on my face? YES YES YES. The designer has teamed up with M.A.C on a new, limited-edition colour collection due out in January.\n\nIt will include the gorgeous eyeshadow trio above, along with nail polishes, lip gloss and more.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-lillyland-gloss.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4180" title="mac-lillyland-gloss" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-lillyland-gloss.jpg" alt="mac-lillyland-gloss" width="550" height="445" /></a>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-lillyland-polish.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4181" title="mac-lillyland-polish" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/mac-lillyland-polish.jpg" alt="mac-lillyland-polish" width="550" height="561" /></a>\n\nAvailable at M.A.C counters across Canada in January and February.', 'First look: M.A.C in Lillyland collection', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-m-a-c-in-lillyland-collection', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4176', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(4185, 1, '2009-11-03 09:19:26', '2009-11-03 13:19:26', 'If you keep tabs on New York''s socialites (or "socials" for short), you may have heard of Olivia Chantecaille. She''s the creative director (and face) of cosmetics brand <a href="http://www.chantecaille.com/index.cfm" target="_blank">Chantecaille</a>, which was founded by her mother Sylvie over a decade ago.\n\nA former Estée Lauder executive who was reportedly the brains behind Prescriptives, Sylvie created the <a href="http://www.chantecaille.com/index.cfm" target="_blank">Chantecaille</a> line in the late 1990s with the goal of fusing the latest in cosmetics technology with the purest botanical ingredients. And now, it''s her daughter Olivia who helps keep the brand relevant by playing spokesmodel.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chantecaille_futureskin.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4188" title="chantecaille_futureskin" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chantecaille_futureskin.jpg" alt="chantecaille_futureskin" width="325" height="400" /></a>These days, there are few brands that we CAN''T get in Canada, but this one had limited distribution—it was only available at Delineation in Toronto (not sure if it''s still there).\n\nFINALLY though—you can get it now at Holt Renfrew in Vancouver and Toronto (Bloor St.). Hurray!\n\nI''ve only ever tried their lipsticks, but the line includes a full range of makeup, skincare and fragrance. I can''t wait to check out the much-raved-about <a href="http://www.chantecaille.com/product_makeup_detail.cfm?cat=4&amp;pid=88" target="_blank">Future Skin</a>, a lightweight, oil-free and vegan foundation with light-reflecting pigments and buildable coverage, as well as the tropical <a href="http://www.chantecaille.com/product_fragrance_detail.cfm?cat=28&amp;pid=452" target="_blank">Frangipane Perfume</a>.', 'What&#039;s new: Chantecaille at Holt Renfrew', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'whats-new-chantecaille-at-holt-renfrew', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '2011-10-25 13:52:05', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4185', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4196, 1, '2009-11-03 11:38:54', '2009-11-03 15:38:54', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/blast_xmas.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4195" title="blast_xmas" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/blast_xmas.jpg" alt="blast_xmas" width="545" height="545" /></a>\n\nHere''s a perfect excuse to visit the <a href="http://dovespa.ca/index.html" target="_blank">Dove Spa</a> in Toronto or Oakville, Ont. Receive a FREE $50 Gift Card with the purchase of a $100 Gift Card. Quantities are limited. Purchase in person or visit <a href="http://dovespa.ca/DetailPack/50GiftCard" target="_blank">dovespa.ca</a> to buy online.', 'Dove Spa $50 gift card offer', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'dove-spa-50-gift-card-offer', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4196', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4200, 1, '2009-11-04 18:32:13', '2009-11-04 22:32:13', 'Kate Winslet has been the face of <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/index.aspx" target="_blank">Lancôme</a> since 2007, bringing her breed of "everywoman" glamour to the fragrance Trésor and the Rénergie skincare line. Now, she''s collaborated with the lipstick department on a limited-edition collection called <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/catalog/product.aspx?prdcode=253039&amp;CategoryCode=AXEMakeup^F1_Lips^F2_Lip_Lipsticks&amp;vname=name&amp;var=&amp;&amp;" target="_blank">Lancôme L''Absolu Rouge Smoky Roses</a>. (Okay, I have no idea if <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/index.aspx" target="_blank">Lancôme</a> actually has a lipstick department. But wouldn''t it be awesome if they did? I''m picturing Santa''s Elves.)\n\nAnyway! There are six shades in total, but Kate hand-picked three of them (the "star" shades):\n<ul>\n	<li>Smoky Rouge (the red one in the pic below),</li>\n	<li>Rose Essencea (#2, I believe) and</li>\n	<li>Rustique (I *think* it''s the 3rd one in)</li>\n</ul>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_rouge-absolu-smoky-roses.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4202" title="lancome_rouge absolu smoky roses" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_rouge-absolu-smoky-roses.jpg" alt="lancome_rouge absolu smoky roses" width="581" height="499" /></a></p>\nFun fact: The packaging is based on <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/index.aspx" target="_blank">Lancôme</a> founder Armand Petitjean''s famous Clef de Coquette lipstick case, first created in 1951.\n\n<em>Priced at $35 each and available now at <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/catalog/product.aspx?prdcode=253039&amp;CategoryCode=AXEMakeup^F1_Lips^F2_Lip_Lipsticks&amp;vname=name&amp;var=&amp;&amp;" target="_blank">Lancome.ca</a> and all Lancôme counters across Canada.</em>', 'Yet another new lipstick option: Lancôme L&#039;Absolu Rouge Smoky Roses', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'yet-another-new-lipstick-option-lancome-labsolu-rouge-smoky-roses', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4200', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4213, 1, '2009-11-05 05:10:10', '2009-11-05 09:10:10', 'OF COURSE Marc Jacobs would be the first fragrance purveyor to actually come out with a solid perfume ring that I actually could see myself wearing. (Usually, they''re unbelievably gaudy and cheap-looking.) I didn''t love his Daisy ring—waaaaay too Flower Power—but this? What''s not to love?\n\nThe name of the scent, in case you didn''t immediately recognize the highly covetable signature packaging (or—duh!—read its cute little purple pouch), is Lola. And yes, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/22/so-pretty-it-doesnt-matter-how-good-it-smells-lola-marc-jacobs/" target="_blank">as I posted back in September</a>, the full-sized bottle is definitely sitting pretty atop many a beauty editor''s dresser right now. The ring''s probably a better investment though, all things considered. You can justify it as part fashion!\n\n<em>Priced at $49 and available in February at Holt Renfrew, Murale, Sephora, department and drug stores across Canada.</em>', 'Sneak peek: A perfume ring you&#039;ll actually want to wear', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'sneak-peek-a-perfume-ring-youll-actually-want-to-wear', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4213', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(4224, 1, '2009-11-06 05:00:39', '2009-11-06 09:00:39', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Lady-Gaga-Fare-Magazine-December-2009-Photos.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4225" title="Lady-Gaga-Fare-Magazine-December-2009-Photos" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Lady-Gaga-Fare-Magazine-December-2009-Photos.jpg" alt="Lady-Gaga-Fare-Magazine-December-2009-Photos" width="450" height="590" /></a>\n\nLady Gaga''s OTT schtick has worn thin for me, so I wouldn''t say I''m the biggest fan of this cover look. But then I read these quotes from her inside the mag:\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;">“Fashion saved my life. It was complete liberation… it made me feel powerful, ambitious and much more resilient.”</p>\n\nand\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;">“We all need an image that screams, ‘I’m an individual!’ I think Jennifer Aniston is beautiful — she’s gorgeous — but <strong>I prefer to look interesting rather than pretty</strong>.”</p>\n\nI''ve always been in the "I want to look pretty" camp—even more so as a beauty editor—so the concept of using an outrageous fashion and beauty sense as a form of therapy, in a way, is definitely foreign to me. But this gives me a bit more of an appreciation for what''s behind those outfits!\n\nWhat do you think? Do you prefer to look pretty or interesting?', 'Lady Gaga on FLARE&#039;s December cover', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'lady-gaga-on-flares-december-cover', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4224', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(4230, 1, '2009-11-06 05:10:34', '2009-11-06 09:10:34', 'Kate Hudson graces the cover of <em>British EL</em><em>LE</em> this December. <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1224665/Kate-Hudson-casts-girl-door-image-raunchy-new-shoot.html" target="_blank">As the UK''s </a><em><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1224665/Kate-Hudson-casts-girl-door-image-raunchy-new-shoot.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a></em><a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-1224665/Kate-Hudson-casts-girl-door-image-raunchy-new-shoot.html" target="_blank"> noted</a>, it''s all feline eye makeup...\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4234" title="katehudson-elleuk" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/katehudson-elleuk.jpg" alt="katehudson-elleuk" width="468" height="653" />\n\n...and an oiled-up bod:\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4232" title="kate-hudson-elle" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kate-hudson-elle.jpg" alt="kate-hudson-elle" width="468" height="650" />\n\nOn beauty, Kate says:\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;">"I love being a girl. I love clothes and I love the rituals of facials and body treatments, all the stuff girls get, make-up, scarves, hats."</p>\nShe also says she''s not opposed to Botox (which is a relief, because I''m tired of celebs lying about it, frankly):\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;">"Everyone’s so obsessed with who gets Botox, but it’s great! Are you kidding? The fact that women can avoid going under the knife and get a little Botox treat and not have to worry about it? I’m glad it’s there for when it’s time."</p>\nDo you think this shoot will help Kate cast off her girl-next-door image? (Personally, I''m enjoying seeing her with a little more edge.) Would YOU wear this extreme eyeliner?', 'How do we feel about Kate Hudson&#039;s eyeliner in British ELLE?', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-do-we-feel-about-kate-hudsons-eyeliner-in-british-elle', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4230', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(4250, 1, '2009-11-09 04:50:13', '2009-11-09 09:50:13', 'I was a BIG <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/" target="_blank">Body Shop</a> user back in the day. Remember? That was when "no animal testing" was a big deal and fruity-scented soaps and bath gels were a novelty (more on the latter soon, because a number of ''80s favourites are coming back!).\n\nBut over the years, as beauty became more sophisticated and the natural movement picked up speed, a disconnect started to develop (at least for me) between what the company used to stand for and what it had become. (Could we blame L''Oréal''s 2006 purchase of the once-independent chain? Or was it the rather scathing revelations of founder Anita Roddick''s shady business practices? <a href="http://www.nationalpost.com/news/story.html?id=41bea314-6b01-4697-83c1-593f4a22d0c1" target="_blank">This <em>National Post</em> article</a> from a couple years back, by the way, is a MUST-READ.) Whatever the cause, I think the brand went a bit too mainstream... and then saw competitors swooping in to offer substantially more organic, eco-friendly or socially-aware products. Which is kinda sad, right? Because once, The Body Shop OWNED that territory.\n\nAnyway, it''s so nice to see the company FINALLY getting with the organic program and introducing a line of Ecocert-certified organic skin care products called <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/nutriganics-skin-care.html" target="_blank">Nutriganics</a>. To me, this seems much more in line with their original hippie-dippie mission statement and the type of environmentally-aware customers they used to attract.\n\nThe line includes seven products designed to address the first signs of aging, including a cleanser, toner, serum, day cream, night cream, eye cream and face mask.\n\n<em>Priced from $14-24 and available at The Body Shop stores across Canada or at </em><a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/nutriganics-skin-care.html" target="_blank"><em>thebodyshop.ca</em></a><em>.</em>', 'Finally! The Body Shop launches the certified-organic Nutriganics Skin Care Collection', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'finally-the-body-shop-launches-the-certified-organic-nutriganics-skin-care-collection', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4250', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(4281, 1, '2009-11-09 05:00:10', '2009-11-09 09:00:10', 'You''ve probably heard, by now, of Lancôme''s big innovation of 2008: vibrating mascara. Now, in typical beauty marketer fashion, the brand is applying the same technology to another category: mineral foundation.\n\nDidn''t think you needed a foundation that delivered 7,000 vibrations per minute? Me neither. But then the <a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/makeup/foundations/oscillation-powerfoundation.aspx" target="_blank">Ôscillation PowerFoundation</a> came along and told me it would give my face an airbrushed finish, similar what I''d get from a professional makeup artist. (Apparently the vibrations break down the mineral powder and buff it into the skin more evenly, and the massaging action makes skin look brighter, smoother and more even-toned.)\n\nI got my hot little hands on a sample of this and—God, my job is SO HARD sometimes—tried it last weekend. The verdict? I don''t know if I''d go so far as to say I looked like a pro had done my makeup, but it the vibrating sponge applicator DID give rather impressively even coverage.\n\nThe downside: depending on how much of said coverage you want, you may have to apply it in layers... and it can make your skin look and feel a tad dry (or at least it did with mine). I DO like that it''s mineral, though, and that it has an SPF of 21. It''s also way less messy than the ol'' Bare Minerals tap ''n buff routine.\n\nThis puppy isn''t out in Canada for another couple of months, but I''d love to hear your thoughts on it if you do decide to check it out come January (or snap it up in the U.S., where—as usual—it''s already been launched).\n\n<em><a href="http://www.lancome-usa.com/makeup/foundations/oscillation-powerfoundation.aspx" target="_blank">Lancôme Ôscillation PowerFoundation</a> | Priced at $65 each and available in January at selected Lancôme counters across Canada and at </em><a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/index.aspx" target="_blank"><em>lancome.ca</em></a><em>.</em>', 'First look: Lancôme Ôscillation PowerFoundation', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-lancome-oscillation-powerfoundation', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4281', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(4310, 1, '2009-11-09 10:16:12', '2009-11-09 14:16:12', '<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong></p>\nIt''s that time of year again: the scaly-legs, dry-hands, chapped-lips time. Joy! Wouldn''t it be nice if you didn''t have to buy another hand cream, body lotion or lip balm for I don''t know... the next twelve months or so?\n\nWell YEE HAW! <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca" target="_blank">BeautyEditor.ca</a> is giving away the gift basket above from <a href="http://www.herbacincanada.com/" target="_blank">Herbacin</a>. Haven''t heard of the brand? It''s German, dahling... and it''s been going strong since 1905. I don''t know about you, but that tells me they''re doing something right! (Plus, German companies tend to have much higher standards in terms of quality and natural ingredients.)\n\nThe prize is valued at $80 and includes all manner of products to combat dry skin: hand creams, body lotion and lip balms.\n<p class="alert"><strong>HOW TO WIN: Sign up for </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca" target="_blank"><strong>BeautyEditor.ca</strong></a><strong>''s </strong><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newsletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed/" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a><strong> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then enter your name and email address in the box below. (If you''re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/09/enter-to-win-an-80-herbacin-gift-basket/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.) This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until November 23rd.</strong></p>\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/3WJHYG5142"></script>', 'Enter to win: An $80 Herbacin gift basket', '<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong></p>', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'enter-to-win-an-80-herbacin-gift-basket', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4310', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(4327, 1, '2009-11-09 15:46:46', '2009-11-09 19:46:46', '<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/OPI-Alice-in-Wonderland_Display-150.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4331" title="OPI Alice in Wonderland_Display 150" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/OPI-Alice-in-Wonderland_Display-150.png" alt="OPI Alice in Wonderland_Display 150" width="486" height="553" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">You may have heard that Disney''s <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1014759/" target="_blank"><em>Alice in Wonderland</em></a> will hit the big screens next March (directed by Tim Burton and starring Johnny Depp and Anne Hathaway). And clever <a href="http://opi.com/" target="_blank">OPI</a> is introducing a nail collection to match! The Alice in Wonderland collection hits stores in January and features four limited-edition shades. I''m partial to the two red shades (Off with Her Red! and Thanks so Muchness!)... I''ll assume the glittery blue and black are targeted at a younger audience.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Priced at $10.95 each and available in January at professional spas and salons across Canada.</em></p>', 'First look: OPI Alice in Wonderland collection', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-opi-alice-in-wonderland-collection', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4327', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(3985, 1, '2009-11-12 05:00:00', '2009-11-12 09:00:00', 'Here''s a problem that''s right up there with excessive sweating and weird body hair in a category I call Beauty Problems Nobody Wants to Talk About: hair loss.\n\nDid you know that 62 percent of the population suffers from it? At least, that''s what <a href="http://www.kerastase-usa.com/_en/_us/conso/home/home.aspx" target="_blank">Kérastase</a> tells me. And of course, they''ve just introduced a product line, Spécifique Densitive, to combat it, no matter what the cause. (And speaking of causes, hair loss can be triggered by everything from hormonal imbalances to stress, fatigue, pollution and even seasonal changes.)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kerastase_lotion-densitive-gl.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4278" title="kerastase_lotion densitive gl" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/kerastase_lotion-densitive-gl.jpg" alt="kerastase_lotion densitive gl" width="200" height="300" /></a>How this line works is by stimulating circulation and calming irritation on the scalp, as well as adding texture to individual strands to give the illusion of volume. It includes two shampoos: <a href="http://www.exclusivebeautyboutique.com/cgi-bin/mivavm?/mm5/merchant.mvc+Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=E&amp;Product_Code=201152&amp;Category_Code=201-15" target="_blank">Bain Prévention</a>, for strengthening normal hair to prevent and protect against hair loss, and <a href="http://www.exclusivebeautyboutique.com/cgi-bin/mivavm?/mm5/merchant.mvc+Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=E&amp;Product_Code=201151&amp;Category_Code=201-15" target="_blank">Bain Prévention GL</a>, which calms, nourishes and gives thinning hair more texture. There''s also <a href="http://www.exclusivebeautyboutique.com/cgi-bin/mivavm?/mm5/merchant.mvc+Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=E&amp;Product_Code=2011153&amp;Category_Code=201-15" target="_blank">Soin Densitive GL</a>, a texturizing spray that also soothes the scalp.\n\n<a href="http://www.exclusivebeautyboutique.com/cgi-bin/mivavm?/mm5/merchant.mvc+Screen=PROD&amp;Store_Code=E&amp;Product_Code=201152&amp;Category_Code=201-15" target="_blank">Bain Prévention</a>, by the way, might already be familiar to you, as it''s been part of the Kérastase range for a while—and now it''s got its very own category. I had a gander at <a href="http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemId=94847/Bain_Prevention/Kerastase/Shampoo" target="_blank">reviews over on Makeup Alley</a> and was so impressed, I might just try this myself on my volume-challenged locks. (My ND tells me it''s normal to lose about 100 strands of hair each day, but who wants to shed hair if they don''t have to?)\n\nAvailable online at <a href="http://www.exclusivebeautyboutique.com/cgi-bin/mivavm?/mm5/merchant.mvc+Screen=CTGY&amp;Store_Code=E&amp;Category_Code=201-15" target="_blank">exclusivebeautyboutique.com</a> (FREE shipping in Canada on orders over $75).', 'Help for thinning hair: Kérastase Spécifique Densitive', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'help-for-thinning-hair-kerastase-specifique-densitive', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=3985', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4084, 1, '2009-11-10 05:00:09', '2009-11-10 09:00:09', 'I just realized I forgot to post photos of the Katy Perry transformation I told you about a few weeks ago when I posted <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/16/how-to-do-pin-up-girl-makeup/" target="_blank">this little video of Look-A-Like''s Paul Venoit talking about pin-up girl makeup</a>.\n\nAbove is the photo of Katy herself that Paul used as inspiration for making over 18-year-old Liv as a mini Katy. And now... in case you ever doubted the power of hair and makeup, check out Liv before:\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Katy-Perry-Before.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4240" title="Katy Perry Before" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Katy-Perry-Before.png" alt="Katy Perry Before" width="432" height="648" /></a></p>\nAnd after:\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Katy-Perry-reveal.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4241" title="Katy Perry reveal" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Katy-Perry-reveal.png" alt="Katy Perry reveal" width="432" height="576" /></a></p>\nPretty incredible, no?\n\nJust to re-cap, here are Paul''s basic steps for achieving this look:\n<ul>\n	<li>FACE: After concealer to remove any discolorations, use a foundation brush to apply a cream foundation with an iridescent finish and then set with mineral powder.</li>\n	<li>BROWS: Fill in brows with an fine angled brush and brow powder.</li>\n	<li>EYES: Sweep powder in a neutral shade all over the eyelids, pressing it from lash line to brow. Apply a dark (black or brown) shadow along the lash line and then trace over it with black liquid liner, building winged-out tips at the ends. White liner at the inside corners of the eyes will give you a more open, alert, theatrical look. Curl the lashes and apply a black, volumizing mascara.</li>\n	<li>CHEEKS: Contour the cheeks with a light dusting of contour powder under the cheekbones, and then apply a poppy-pink blush on the apples of the cheeks. A touch of highlighter on top of the cheekbones helps blend the different shades together.</li>\n	<li>LIPS: Line and fill in lips with a red or pink lip pencil (or use a lip brush to blend). Apply red or pink lipstick over top and finish with a clear gloss.</li>\n</ul>\n<em>Tune into Look-A-Like on Sundays at 8pm ET/5pm PT on the Star! and Fashion Television channels in Canada, and on Wednesdays at 8pm ET/5pm PT on the TV Guide Network in the U.S.</em>', 'How-to: Look like Katy Perry', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-to-look-like-katy-perry', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4084', 0, 'post', '', 3);
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(4256, 1, '2009-11-11 05:00:33', '2009-11-11 09:00:33', 'I rarely cut my hair—like a couple times a year rare. As much as hairdressers warn us that we NEED to come back every six weeks or risk Bad Hair Forever, I rely on the state of my ends to tell me when I''m due for a trim, and it seems they only really get unbearable at the six-month point.\n\nExcept I''ve just screwed up that system, because I''ve been using this new product: <a href="http://www.theshoppingchannel.com/product/beauty/ojon+restorative+leave+in+treatment+399523.do?&amp;N=100038%20114705&amp;Ns=P_DATE_CREATED" target="_blank">Ojon Restorative Leave-In Treatment</a>.\n\nIt''s a creamy gel that you work through your hair while it''s damp, and it really does work to kill frizz and dryness. As a straight-haired person, I''ve always been afraid of such products—even when I apply them just to my ends—because there have been one too many times in my past when my attempts at de-frizzing have instead given me limp, greasy strands.\n\nNone of that here—despite the fact that it includes a whack of oils and essential fatty acids to repair and protect the hair.\n\nAnother cool bit: it comes in four versions (Blonde, Brown, Red and Clear), each formulated with subtle mica crystals and pigments to enhance your shade. And I can''t resist adding that these are free of silicones, sulfates, parabens and artificial colour.\n\nPriced at $31 each and available at Sephora and The Shopping Channel.', 'Product review: Ojon Restorative Leave-In Treatment', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'product-review-ojon-restorative-leave-in-treatment', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4256', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4260, 1, '2009-11-11 05:05:35', '2009-11-11 09:05:35', 'Even though it''s been available since October 19th, I''ve been holding off posting about <a href="http://uma.chanel.com/makeup.php" target="_blank">Chanel</a>''s Christmas makeup collection because it simply isn''t right to talk about Christmas before Halloween is over. Right?\n\nBut now we can gush over these gorgeous photos. The inspiration for this collection was an exquisite golden birdcage (that''s Cage Dorée in French) that was owned by Coco Chanel at her apartment on the Rue Cambon in Paris:\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_cagedoree_goldencage.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4262" title="chanel_cagedoree_goldencage" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_cagedoree_goldencage.jpg" alt="chanel_cagedoree_goldencage" width="450" height="383" /></a></p>\nThe star product in the line is this shimmering tweed highlighter (Les Tissages Lamés de Chanel, $69):\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_cagedoree_les-tissages-lames-de-chanel.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4263" title="chanel_cagedoree_les-tissages-lames-de-chanel" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_cagedoree_les-tissages-lames-de-chanel.jpg" alt="chanel_cagedoree_les-tissages-lames-de-chanel" width="450" height="424" /></a></p>\nHere''s the limited-edition four-colour eyeshadow quad (Les 4 Ombres in Bird of Paradise, $61). Not a huge fan of that orangey shade for the eye area though.\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_cagedoree_les-4-ombres.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4264" title="chanel_cagedoree_les-4-ombres" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_cagedoree_les-4-ombres.jpg" alt="chanel_cagedoree_les-4-ombres" width="450" height="299" /></a></p>\nThis limited-edition black-and-shimmery-charcoal eyeliner duo is more my style (La Ligne de Chanel in Celadon-Lamé, $47):\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_cagedoree_la-ligne-de-chanel.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4265" title="chanel_cagedoree_la-ligne-de-chanel" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_cagedoree_la-ligne-de-chanel.jpg" alt="chanel_cagedoree_la-ligne-de-chanel" width="450" height="372" /></a></p>\nLoving all the lip options in this collection (sadly, all are limited edition). That gorgeous bright pink lipstick is Aqualumière in Grenada ($33) and the gloss is Aqualumière Gloss in Hirondelle ($31):\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_cagedoree_lips.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4266" title="chanel_cagedoree_lips" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_cagedoree_lips.jpg" alt="chanel_cagedoree_lips" width="450" height="308" /></a></p>\nFinally, nails! As usual Chanel doesn''t disappoint. This is Le Vernis in Trapèze ($26), also limited edition:\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_cagedoree_le-vernis-in-trapeze.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4267" title="chanel_cagedoree_le vernis in trapeze" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/chanel_cagedoree_le-vernis-in-trapeze.jpg" alt="chanel_cagedoree_le vernis in trapeze" width="450" height="448" /></a></p>\nAvailable now at Chanel beauty counters across Canada.', 'First look: Cage Dorée de Chanel (Chanel&#039;s Christmas 2009 collection)', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-cage-doree-de-chanel-chanels-christmas-2009-collection', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4260', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4270, 1, '2009-11-13 04:50:45', '2009-11-13 08:50:45', 'If you fancy some ''80s skincare to match the fingerless gloves, shoulder pads and leggings that may have worked their way into your current wardrobe rotation, check out <a href="http://shop.elizabetharden.com/home/index.jsp" target="_blank">Elizabeth Arden</a>''s latest addition to the Vintage Edition Eight Hour Cream series. This time the cult favourite multitasker (use it as a lip balm, gloss, dry skin softener or cuticle cream) is packaged in ''80s punk rock style. Cute!\n\n<em>Priced at $20 and available for a limited time at department and drug stores across Canada.</em>', 'More &#039;80s redux: Elizabeth Arden &#039;80s Vintage Edition Eight Hour Cream', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'more-80s-redux-elizabeth-arden-80s-vintage-edition-eight-hour-cream', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4270', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4287, 1, '2009-11-10 04:50:34', '2009-11-10 08:50:34', 'Sometimes, I wonder if the whole concept of natural deodorant is one big scam, purely because some of the products I''ve tried seem to CREATE B.O. rather than chase it away. (I''m looking at you, <a href="http://www.tomsofmaine.com/products/deodorant.aspx" target="_blank">Tom''s of Maine</a>.) After doing a handful of interviews on the whole do-antiperspirants-cause-cancer subject over the years, I hate the thought of rubbing aluminum, parabens and other chemicals on my armpits every day. (The jury''s still out, but didn''t doctors also once tell us that smoking was harmless?)\n\nAnyway, given my career of choice, it''s become one of my product-finding missions to locate natural deodorants that actually perform better than simple soap and water. (Not that I''m knocking soap and water, actually. Since I''m chained to my computer most of the time, it''s not like I''m really<em> sweating</em> that much... it''s more of a mental, beauty editor thing that I need an additional product for that, er, area.)\n\nThere are VERY FEW natural deos that are in my inner circle: <a href="http://usa.weleda.com/our-products/shop/wild-rose-deodorant.aspx" target="_blank">Weleda</a>, of course (Kate Hudson once famously used it as a styling spray), <a href="http://www.origins.com/templates/products/sp_nonshaded.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY13684&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD13478" target="_blank">Origins Organics</a>, and now, a new product from Nuxe called <a href="http://en.nuxe.com/les-soins/tonific-deodorant-fiche-62.html" target="_blank">Tonific Deodorant</a>. It uses coconut oil and corn powder to absorb and neutralize sweat and odour, while Brazilian mimosa reduces perspiration. It''s not sticky, smells fresh (think lemon, orange, jasmine and cedarwood) and seems to last a really, really long time. Bonus: no aluminum or parabens.\n\n<em>Priced at $18 for a 50 mL roll-on and available at Ogilvy and The Bay stores across Canada.</em>', 'Product review: Nuxe Tonific Deodorant', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'product-review-nuxe-tonific-deodorant', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4287', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(4292, 1, '2009-11-12 05:20:44', '2009-11-12 09:20:44', 'Talk about exciting: I was just musing about how much I missed the OLD Body Shop—earnest marketing campaigns, tacky packaging and all—when I hear that the brand is reintroducing some of its bestselling products from the 1980s.\n\nRemember these?\n<ul>\n	<li>Fuzzy Peach Bath &amp; Shower Gel</li>\n	<li>Dewberry Bath &amp; Shower Gel</li>\n	<li>Banana Shampoo</li>\n	<li>Banana Conditioner</li>\n	<li>Dewberry Body Lotion</li>\n	<li>Green Apple Bath &amp; Shower Gel</li>\n	<li>Cucumber Freshening Water</li>\n	<li>Passion Fruit Facial Cleansing Gel</li>\n	<li>Cucumber Cleansing Milk</li>\n	<li>Ice Blue Shampoo</li>\n	<li>Carrot Moisture Cream</li>\n</ul>\nThey''re all back now, for a limited time and at a special 1980s price ($8.99)... so stock up! For a chance to win a year''s supply, vote for your favourites <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.com/_en/_ww/beauty-lounge/originals/originals.aspx" target="_blank">here</a>. (You can also <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.com/_en/_ww/beauty-lounge/originals/originals.aspx" target="_blank">share memories</a> of using the products and <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.com/_en/_ww/beauty-lounge/originals/originals.aspx" target="_blank">read</a> what other people had to say too.)\n\nStill feeling nostalgic? Check out this cute video from The Body Shop UK. Now if only they''d bring back those retro-fabulous green labels...\n\n<object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="480" height="295" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/9Dyt1KhqmoY&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="295" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/9Dyt1KhqmoY&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>', 'Blast from the past: The Body Shop Originals Collection', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'blast-from-the-past-the-body-shop-originals-collection', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4292', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4342, 1, '2009-11-17 05:00:21', '2009-11-17 09:00:21', '<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/matrix-biolage_colorcaretherapie-shampoo.bmp"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4346" title="matrix biolage_colorcaretherapie shampoo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/matrix-biolage_colorcaretherapie-shampoo.bmp" alt="matrix biolage_colorcaretherapie shampoo" width="86" height="402" /></a>Years ago, I was working at a magazine where my then-editor scoffed at my idea of covering natural and organic beauty (at the time, the category was in its infancy, at least in Canada). Fast forward almost five years, and it''s so mainstream that even the most unexpected beauty brands are jumping on the <em>au naturel</em> bandwagon. I love it when I''m right about things!\n\nThe latest example is the <a href="http://www.matrix.com/products/biolage/colorcaretherapie/" target="_blank">Biolage Colorcarethérapie Delicate Care</a> from Matrix. I''ve always associated Biolage with high-end hair salons (perhaps because it was my very first "expensive" shampoo, back when I was 17 and at the beginning of a life-long highlighting addiction). So when I heard they were coming out with a line of sulfate- and paraben-free products, made with organic and fair-trade ingredients, I did a double take. And then dashed off an email to Matrix''s PR gal to see if I could try it.\n\nUnlike many sulfate-free products, the <a href="http://www.matrix.com/products/biolage/colorcaretherapie/delicate_care_shampoo.aspx" target="_blank">Delicate Care Shampoo</a> ($15) smells, feels and lathers up just like a "normal" shampoo. (And that''s a good thing—check out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/01/the-trick-to-using-sulfate-free-shampoos-and-my-top-five-picks/" target="_blank">this post on the "trick" to making MOST sulfate-free shampoos work for you</a>.) It, along with the <a href="http://www.matrix.com/products/biolage/colorcaretherapie/delicate_care_conditioner.aspx" target="_blank">Delicate Care Conditioner</a> ($22.50) comes infused with mega-conditioning argan oil and antioxidant-rich acai berry, which helps protect colour from fading. After using this duo, my hair felt super-silky and soft—I''d guess the results would be even more impressive on coarse or curly hair (mine is fine and stick-straight).\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/matrix-biolage_colorcaretherapie-oil.bmp"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-4348" title="matrix biolage_colorcaretherapie oil" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/matrix-biolage_colorcaretherapie-oil.bmp" alt="matrix biolage_colorcaretherapie oil" width="107" height="316" /></a>The line also includes the <a href="http://www.matrix.com/products/biolage/colorcaretherapie/delicate_care_masque.aspx" target="_blank">Delicate Care Masque</a> ($24.50), which repairs and restores moisture to damaged hair. And finally, there''s the <a href="http://www.matrix.com/products/biolage/colorcaretherapie/delicate_care_oil.aspx" target="_blank">Delicate Care Organic Certified Oil</a> ($19.95), which is certified by Ecocert and helps smooth and protect the hair cuticle. But CAUTION: one or two drops are all you need. I overdid it with this one and it didn''t absorb as well as I''d hoped it would and left the ends of my hair looking quite limp and greasy. To be on the safe side, I''d only recommend it for curly-haired girls who can handle the extra oil.\n\n<strong>The bottom line:</strong> this is a good choice for coloured or damaged hair, especially coarse, thick, curly hair in need of added moisture... especially as we head into the colder months. It''s nice to finally have a natural alternative amongst the salon brands.\n\n<em>Available exclusively in salons; call 1-888-422-6879 for locations.</em>\n\n<strong> </strong>', 'Product review: Matrix Biolage Colorcarethérapie Delicate Care', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'product-review-matrix-biolage-colorcaretherapie-delicate-care', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4342', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(4352, 1, '2009-11-16 05:00:23', '2009-11-16 09:00:23', 'A couple of weeks ago, Lancôme launched its first foray into the stem-cell anti-aging category, <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/about/brand/lancomenews/09-11/index.aspx" target="_blank">Absolue Precious Cells</a>. It joins a handful of similar products (such as <a href="http://amatokinstore.com/" target="_blank">Amatokin Emulsion</a> and <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P201719&amp;categoryId=C17913&amp;shouldPaginate=true" target="_blank">Dior Capture R60/80 XP</a>), so I think it''s safe to say we''re witnessing a <em>bona fide</em> trend here, folks. (That''s why I''m dubbing them the Next Big Beauty Thing... not to be confused with my previously-posted Next Big Beauty Thing, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/02/next-big-skincare-thing-sirtuins/" target="_blank">sirtuins</a>. I think they can both co-exist nicely... although not in the same product, obviously. You''ll have to pick your poison.)\n\nSo what, exactly, is the deal with stem cell creams, anyway? I was just poking around the Interwebs and came across <a href="http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/beauty/article6716673.ece" target="_blank">this</a> rather interesting article in <a href="http://women.timesonline.co.uk/tol/life_and_style/women/beauty/article6716673.ece" target="_blank"><em>The Times</em></a>. (I ADORE the Brits'' take on beauty matters. They handle the topic like true investigative journalists instead of letting themselves be seduced by every gorgeous package that comes their way... as I know I''m often guilty of. It''s also KEY to note that newspaper beauty stories are generally more forthright than those in magazines... just follow the advertising dollars, ladies.)\n\nAnyway! As <em>The Times</em> nicely explains, we''re not talking about ACTUAL stem cells—embryonic or otherwise—being infused in these little jars. (At least, not in Canada. I wouldn''t put it past other, sketchier countries. I won''t tell you where it was from, but once, I got sent some bizarro skincare product containing PLACENTA. I almost threw up.) No, these stem-cell products encourage our OWN stem cells to proliferate, generating new, more radiant skin.\n\nOr do they? Check out this quote from Tamara Griffiths, a consultant dermatologist for the British Skin Foundation research charity:\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;">[She says that the science behind Lancôme’s stem-cell product is sound, but that doesn’t mean the product is the breakthrough that the company claims.] “The coarse wrinkles and loss of elasticity of the skin, which people commonly associate with an ‘old’ appearance, are due to changes in the collagen and elastic fibres in the dermis,” she says. “This product will not have any effect on these changes and will not repair damage in the dermis, so the overall impact may be less than consumers’ expectations.”</p>\nHmmmm.... But then there''s this point (which we ALL tend to forget):\n<p style="padding-left: 30px;"><em><strong>The problem is comm</strong><strong>on to all anti-ageing cosmetics: if they really do have a radical effect on the skin’s cells, and change the way skin looks and functions long-term, then they would cease to be a cosmetic and would have to be regulated by the much stricter rules applied to drugs. So the big cosmetics manufacturers build in limits to the power of their products. The bad news for consumers is that stem-cell cosmetics won’t offer a miraculous rejuvenation. The good news is that they’re unlikely to harm you.</strong></em></p>\nSo there you have it. As luxurious these creams feel and as nice as they look on your countertop, don''t expect miracles from a non-prescription skincare product. It''s just not POSSIBLE. And if you''re<em> really </em>serious about anti-aging, don''t even think about leaving the house without sunscreen (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/08/the-great-sunscreen-debate-some-controversial-advice/" target="_blank">preferably a chemical-free one, of course</a>).\n\n<em>Lancôme Absolue Precious Cells Advanced Regenerating and Replenishing Cream, $170 for 50 mL; Lancôme Absolue Nuit Precious Cells Advanced Regenerating and Restoring Night Cream, $185 for 50 mL; Lancôme Absolue Yeux Precious Cells Advanced Regenerating and Replenishing Eye Cream, $120 for 15 mL. Available at </em><a href="http://www.lancome.ca/_en/_ca/about/brand/lancomenews/09-11/index.aspx" target="_blank"><em>Lancome.ca</em></a><em> and at selected Lancôme counters across Canada.</em>', 'Next big beauty thing: Stem cells', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'next-big-beauty-thing-stem-cells', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4352', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4364, 1, '2009-11-19 04:50:48', '2009-11-19 08:50:48', 'Hands up if you used one of <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/" target="_blank">The Body Shop</a>''s perfume oils in high school! I was partial to Vanilla, White Musk and Dewberry, none of which I can stomach now. Okay, maybe the Vanilla... but certainly, none of them shout "<em>haute</em> fragrance."\n\nThat''s all changed now, though. Judging by the company''s most recent olfactory creations, it''s now possible to put out a fragrance that''s simultaneously affordable but not affordable-smelling (if you catch my drift). As I mentioned back in March, <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/03/03/the-body-shop-moroccan-rose-eau-de-toilette/" target="_blank">I really liked The Body Shop''s Moroccan Rose Eau de Toilette</a>, which was surprisingly modern and fresh—especially when you consider how rose fragrances typically remind people of little old grannies. Now, the company is introducing <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/fragrance-loveetcedp.html" target="_blank">Love Etc...</a>, a happy, fruity, floral kind of scent. (Notes include pear, neroli, bergamot, jasmine, vanilla and sandalwood.)\n\nThe crazy part is that it''s only $29.50 for a 50mL bottle of eau de parfum, which is more concentrated than an eau de toilette (and most big-deal brands sell EDTs at double the price). It''s also—for the eco-minded among us—the world''s first eau de parfum made from community trade alcohol sourced from organic sugar cane in Ecuador.\n\n<em>Eau de parfum, $29.50 for 50 mL and $24 for30 mL; Body wash, $15; Body lotion, $16.50. At The Body Shop stores across Canada and </em><a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/fragrance-subcat-whatsnew.html" target="_blank"><em>thebodyshop.ca</em></a><em>.</em>', 'Fall in love with The Body Shop&#039;s Love Etc...', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'fall-in-love-with-the-body-shops-love-etc', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4364', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4377, 1, '2009-11-13 06:00:03', '2009-11-13 11:00:03', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/avocado_face-mask.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-4378 alignleft" title="avocado_face mask" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/avocado_face-mask.jpg" alt="avocado_face mask" width="300" height="443" /></a>One of the absolute BEST parts of being a beauty editor or writer is the fact that people want to send you beauty products in the mail. And not only that, but they also come wrapped in all kinds of wonderful packages, sometimes with accessories. For example, one brand sent their new argan oil-based line with some super-cute Moroccan teacups, another housed its new makeup collection in a to-die-for makeup case, and of course, the cosy robe/slippers is an old standby for any company launching spa products. (Disclaimer: as I explained <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/06/full-disclosure/" target="_blank">here</a>, I''m on the receiving end of most of this stuff because of my day job as a beauty writer... it''s not the motivating factor behind what I blog about.) (Oh, and refer to <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/01/just-in-case-this-blog-has-you-thinking-about-a-career-in-magazines/" target="_blank">this</a> if the mention of beauty freebies made you jealous. Trust me, this profession isn''t exactly <em>secure</em> these days<em>.</em>)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Avocado.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4380" title="Avocado" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Avocado.jpg" alt="Avocado" width="350" height="227" /></a>Anyway! One of the more memorable packages I''ve received lately was an "Avocado Pack" from <a href="http://missavacado.com/" target="_blank">an organization promoting avocados from Mexico</a>. Food always make me happy, and this mailing came with the most perfect, delectable avocados I''ve ever tasted (along with some yummy guacamole, corn chips and even chocolate-avocado muffins).\n\nSo what does this have to do with beauty, you ask? GOOD QUESTION. Although I cheated and ATE the ones I was sent, avocados are actually amazing if you put them on your skin and hair. Think about it: instead of buying lab-derived products with so-called "active" ingredients, you can reap the benefits of using real, live, fresh fruit (yes, avocado is technically a fruit). And without all the chemicals, I might add!\n\nSome avocado beauty benefits:<!--more-->\n<ul>\n	<li>Avocado oil increases collagen in the skin, which can reduce wrinkles</li>\n	<li>Avocados contain sterolin, a protein that reduces age spots and helps heal sun damage and scars</li>\n	<li>They also contain vitamin B3, which soothes rashes and irritations</li>\n</ul>\nI''ll leave you with a few avocado recipes for your beauty inspiration... perhaps to try this weekend?\n\nAvocado Oily Skin Mask: In blender, combine 1/2 a ripe avocado with 1 egg white and 1 tsp lemon juice. Whirl until smooth. Apply evenly to face and leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.\n\nAvocado Enriching Hair Mask: In shallow bowl, mash 1 ripe avocado until smooth. Add 1 egg yolk and 1/2 tsp olive oil and stir until combined. Divide dry hair into sections and massage the mixture to each section, concentrating on ends. Allow to set for 30 minutes, and then rinse with warm water.\n\nAvocado Moisturizing Face Mask: In shallow bowl, mash 1/2 a ripe avocado until smooth. Add 1 tbsp plain yogurt and 1 tbsp honey; stir until combined. Apply evenly to face and leave on for 15 minutes, then rinse with warm water.\n\nAvocado Hand Treatment: In shallow bowl, mash 1/4 a ripe avocado until smooth. Add 1 egg white, 2 tbsp rolled oats and 1 tbsp lemon juice; stir until combined. Massage into hands and leave on for 20 minutes, then rinse with warm water.\n\nYou can also check out <a href="http://missavacado.com/" target="_blank">missavocado.com</a> for a whole whack of avocado good stuff, including recipes!', 'DIY beauty: Avocado recipes for great skin and hair', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'diy-beauty-avocado-recipes-for-great-skin-and-hair', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4377', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(4418, 1, '2009-11-11 16:03:20', '2009-11-11 21:03:20', 'Holy hairdryers! There''s been A LOT of contest love on <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca">BeautyEditor.ca</a> lately, and now I''m going to tell you about one more.\n\nBut first—let me introduce you to <a href="http://www.heiko.ca/" target="_blank">Heiko</a>. Heiko is a new, 100 percent natural (and 100 percent Canadian!) line that I''ve been meaning to post about for a while now. I get asked A LOT about which organic or natural lines I recommend for facial skincare, and honestly? Until recently, there haven''t been that many options.\n\nNow I haven''t, as of yet, had a chance to try Heiko''s wares, but I think it sounds like a great choice for anyone with sensitized skin (which, in Canada, is a lot of people—especially as we head into the good-skin-obliterating winter months). Formulated by a Quebec homeopathic biochemist using the principles of homeopathy, the <em>raison d''être</em> of this line is that it''s extremely GENTLE and doesn''t burden the skin with unnecessary ingredients. So you won''t find parabens, perfumes, preservatives or mineral oil here. All the products are made to suit any skin type and formulated with soothing essential oils.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/heiko_suncare.jpg"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-4420" title="heiko_suncare" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/heiko_suncare.jpg" alt="heiko_suncare" width="342" height="361" /></a>I''m particularly excited about their sun protection offerings because they''re entirely chemical-free! (Read <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/07/08/the-great-sunscreen-debate-some-controversial-advice/" target="_blank">here</a> if you missed my rant on that issue.) In fact, they were the first natural sunscreens to be approved by Health Canada. Instead of harmful chemicals, the products use zinc oxide to block out damaging rays.\n\nNow back to that contest I mentioned. From now until November 30th, Heiko is giving away 10 gift baskets consisting of the Heiko Cleansing Lotion, Exfoliant, Moisturizer &amp; Lip Therapy with a value of  $122.00.\n\nFor full contest info and to enter visit <a href="http://www.heiko.ca/contest" target="_blank">heiko.ca/contest</a>.\n\n<em>Heiko products are available across Canada at Pharma Plus, Loblaws and select Health Food Stores. </em>', 'Introducing Heiko… and a giveaway', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'introducing-heiko-and-a-giveaway', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '2011-10-25 13:52:04', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4418', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4455, 1, '2009-11-16 13:13:01', '2009-11-16 17:13:01', '<strong>The Look</strong>: A smooth, straight "lob" (long bob).\n\n<strong>The Lowdown</strong>: Wash your hair with volume-building products (<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/04/22/editors-pick-tresemme-24-hour-body-shampoo/" target="_blank">TRESemmé''s 24 Hour Body Shampoo</a> is AWESOME), and then work a heat-protecting product through the hair and a volumizing spray at the roots. Blow-dry upside down until almost dry, then part hair in a deep side part. Use a round brush to smooth down the top layer as you finish drying, and then go over the ends with a flat iron. To finish, rub a drop or two of shine serum (I like <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/06/17/editors-pick-david-babaii-for-wildaid/" target="_blank">David Babaii for WildAid''s version</a>) through the hair to add shine and smooth down flyaways.', 'Look of the day: Thandie Newton, 2012 Premiere, Los Angeles', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'look-of-the-day-thandie-newton-2012-premiere-los-angeles', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4455', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4508, 1, '2009-11-17 06:00:05', '2009-11-17 10:00:05', '<strong>The Look</strong>: Winged-out eyeliner.\n\n<strong>The Lowdown</strong>: Liquid liner is one of the trickiest beauty moves to master at home and one of the best ways to "dress up" your face without using a ton of makeup. Every expert seems to have a different technique, and truthfully? You and I will probably never be able to do it as well as they do. But we can come close. Here''s how I do it:\n\nHalf the battle is using the right liquid liner. Look for one with a very fine tip—that way, there''s less risk of screwing it up and you can build the line to get the thickness you want. <a href="http://www.esteelauder.com/product/mpp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CAT635&amp;page=all&amp;sortby=display_order" target="_blank">Estée Lauder''s Double Wear Zero-Smudge Liquid Eyeliner</a> has never failed me. I also like <a href="http://www.revlon.com/ProductCatalog/ProductDetails.aspx?ProductID=48" target="_blank">Revlon''s Colorstay Liquid Liner</a>. I start by closing my eye and sweeping the brush as close as possible to the lashes, from the mid-point of the lid (about where your eyeball is) to the outer edge. Try to flick it up and out ever so slightly at the corners to get that doe-eyed look. I do this all in one motion—<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/25/makeup-tips-you-can-actually-use-from-ysls-val-garland-part-two-of-two/" target="_blank">as YSL''s Val Garland says</a>, you''ve got to do it with conviction! Then I open my eye and fill in the area from the mid-point of the lid to the inner corner (for some reason, I find it easier to draw a fine line in that area when my eye is open). Now let it dry.\n\nMy next step is using a waterproof eyeliner pencil to go over the line and fill in any gaps between it and my lashes, as well as lining the inner lashline (just lift up your lashes and colour in the area at the roots). This makes a HUGE difference, trust me! Your lashes will look thick and your eyes will pop, but it won''t look like you''re wearing much eye makeup. You can also go over the line with some shadow and an angled brush to build it up a bit for more of an evening look. Don''t forget to finish with generous amounts of mascara!', 'Look of the day: Ginnifer Goodwin, A Single Man Screening, Hollywood', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'look-of-the-day-ginnifer-goodwin-a-single-man-screening-hollywood', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4508', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(4515, 1, '2009-11-18 05:00:50', '2009-11-18 09:00:50', '<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\n\n<strong>The Look</strong>: Berry lips and flushed cheeks.\n\n<strong>The Lowdown</strong>: Isn''t Amy Adams cute as a button here? I just love her look—so fresh and natural. (And I''ve forgiven her now for that horrendous dress choice at the Oscars earlier this year.) Here, it looks like she used a berry-coloured stain on the lips and then topped it with a clear gloss. Looks simple, but to get this much colour, not just any stain will do. Skip the Benetint and go for something like <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P150751&amp;categoryId=C8360&amp;shouldPaginate=true" target="_blank">Urban Decay''s Lip Envy</a> in Greedy, which gives a VERY rich pigment and really lasts (trust me). Keep it in the same colour family on the cheeks with something rosy like <a href="http://www.maccosmetics.ca/templates/products/sp.tmpl?CATEGORY_ID=CATEGORY15104&amp;PRODUCT_ID=PROD7518" target="_blank">M.A.C Blushcreme in Posey</a>.', 'Get the look: Amy Adams, BAFTA/LA Britannia Awards, Century City', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'get-the-look-amy-adams-baftala-britannia-awards-century-city', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4515', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(4592, 1, '2009-11-17 11:33:29', '2009-11-17 16:33:29', 'Got a girlfriend with a thing for Eastern-style decor? She''ll want to display this palette front and centre wherever she applies her makeup. The <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P246609&amp;categoryId=B10" target="_blank">Hands of Hope Collection</a> contains nine gorgeous, jewel-toned eyeshadows, each embossed with the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamsa" target="_blank">Hamsa hand</a> (a symbol of peace, hope, prosperity and protection against the evil eye!). They''re enclosed in an embossed case—complete with a stunning jewel in the centre. The best part of all: you''re getting a $90 value for just $29.\n\n<em>Available now at Sephora stores, Sephora.com, Murale and select independent beauty boutiques across Canada.</em>', 'Xmas Gift Guide: Cargo Hands of Hope Collection', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'xmas-gift-guide-cargo-hands-of-hope-collection', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4592', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4601, 1, '2009-11-18 05:35:38', '2009-11-18 10:35:38', 'Last Christmas, I fell in love with a limited-edition, glittery green liquid liner from The Body Shop. Random, right? I mean, I''m the girl who—despite owning enough makeup to open my own Sephora—seems to somehow always revert back to a wardrobe of grey, beige and navy on my eyelids. (Actually, that happens in my clothing choices too. Hmmm...)\n\nAnyway, I found myself loving that green liner because it added just the slightest hint of unexpected colour and sparkle. And while the green is long gone (this season, the Body Shop has <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/makeup-definesparkle.html" target="_blank">silver and black versions</a>), I''ve just discovered <a href="http://www.lisewatier.com/en/products/eyeliners-1/eye-glitter-smokey-gold-2" target="_blank">Lise Watier''s</a> VERY close approximation. You can buy the Eye Glitter individually in a whole bunch of shades, including green or the Smokey Gold pictured above. But I''m all over the Mini Eye Glitters Set, which contains four mini tubes sized at 2.5 mL each (compared to the 6 mL full-sized versions). And really, since this is probably something you''ll be saving for holiday parties, I think 2.5 mL is plenty!\n\nBesides Smokey Gold, the set includes Midnight Star (blue), Opale (white) and Black Diamond (charcoal). I love the fine tip of the applicator—use it to paint a thin line right at the lash line. Even if you''re not a "glitter person," I think you''ll be pleasantly surprised.\n\nBut oh! We were talking about GIFTING this, weren''t we? Well, I won''t tell...\n\n<em>Priced at $29 for the set and available now at drugstores and mass-market retailers across Canada.</em>', 'Xmas Gift Guide: Lise Watier Mini Eye Glitters Set', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'xmas-gift-guide-lise-watier-mini-eye-glitters-set', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4601', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4607, 1, '2009-11-18 05:10:41', '2009-11-18 09:10:41', '<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nina-ricci_ricci-ricci.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4608" title="nina ricci_ricci ricci" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/nina-ricci_ricci-ricci.jpg" alt="nina ricci_ricci ricci" width="441" height="575" /></a></p>\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/07/first-look-emilio-pucci-spring-10/" target="_blank">Like Lily Donaldson</a>, Jessica Stam is another model I''m slightly obsessed with. (It''s her alien-like eyes! I covet them!) Now I think my obsession is taking on a whole new level, thanks to this new campaign for the latest fragrance from Nina Ricci, called Ricci Ricci. I mean, COME ON JESSICA. You already kill me with your inability to take a bad picture, and now you''re wearing cat ears, leather motorcycle gloves and a black strapless corset? I want to BE YOU. At least for Halloween next year. Isn''t this the perfect catwoman costume?\n\nBut back to the fragrance. I had high hopes—based, obviously on the ad above, as well as the fact that the packaging is girly without being too saccharine. (I love that there''s no brand name on it. And that bow is a close second to <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/22/so-pretty-it-doesnt-matter-how-good-it-smells-lola-marc-jacobs/" target="_blank">the bouquet topper on Marc Jacob''s Lola</a>, <em>je pense.</em>)\n\nPlus! The scent contains two of my favourite things: RHUBARB (!!!) and tuberose. (Very excited about the rhubarb, if you can''t tell.) There''s also belle de nuit, rose, bergamot, sandalwood and patchouli.\n\nSo? The verdict? Me likey. Me likey A LOT. And I usually feel very indifferent to most mainstream fragrances, partially because I''m a bit of an organic snob (check out <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/10/guaiac-by-red-flower-my-favourite-scent—ever/" target="_blank">my ode to Red Flower Guaiac, my all-time favourite</a>). But honestly, I really am loving this one. It''s fresh and it''s floral, but it''s not cloying. I''d definitely wear this for winter evenings.\n\n<em>Eau de Parfum Spray, $78 for 50 mL / $98 for 100 mL; Glamorous Body Lotion, $38 for 200 mL; Audacious Shower Gel, $38 for 200 mL.</em>', 'Ricci Ricci by Nina Ricci (and why Jessica Stam makes me want to wear it)', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'ricci-ricci-by-nina-ricci-and-why-jessica-stam-makes-me-want-to-wear-it', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4607', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4613, 1, '2009-11-18 05:30:07', '2009-11-18 09:30:07', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ooops.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-4615 alignleft" title="Oops!" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ooops.jpg" alt="Oops!" width="283" height="424" /></a>Got any strange beauty habits? I sure do—despite having interviewed dozens of experts over the years who''ve told me the "right" way to do things. Sometimes the little quirks just work, you know?\n\nSo now it''s confession time:\n<ul>\n	<li>Some people manage to work out mascara clumps with the mascara wand itself. Others use an eyelash comb. Me? This isn''t something I''m proud of, but... I lick my right ring finger and sort of wiggle it through the lashes. It''s gross, but it''s fast, and it works. I''m too lazy and unskilled to use actual tools.</li>\n	<li>Possibly part of the reason my mascara gets clumpy is because I''m guilty of keeping it well past the three-month mark. Er... oops?</li>\n	<li>I find plucking stray hairs... on my legs, armpits, eyebrows, anywhere... oddly satisfying. It''s almost relaxing! Bonus points for ingrowns.</li>\n	<li>One time, Tweezerman sent over its professional pedicure line, and ever since then, I''ve enjoyed the little foot callus shaving tool a little TOO much. It''s like a weapon. Let me just say there have been crime scenes in my bathroom.</li>\n	<li>I''m not, as you may have gathered, terribly creative with my OWN makeup... but I DO have this strange habit of layering things. Like I won''t just use a powder blush—I''ll put it on and then dab a cheek stain on top. Or I''ll line my eyes with not just a liquid liner, but also an eyeliner pencil, cream liner AND shadow. We''re talking the same line here. It''s either overkill or genius—I can''t decide which.</li>\n	<li>I''ve never met a magnifying mirror I could step away from. Examining my pores (and their imperfections) is endlessly fascinating. And I won''t deny performing the occasional surgery on emerging blemishes. I know you''re not <em>supposed to</em>... but you can''t just LEAVE it there!</li>\n</ul>\nSo I''ve spilled... now it''s your turn. What are your bizarro beauty habits?', 'What are your weird beauty habits?', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'what-are-your-weird-beauty-habits', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4613', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(4653, 1, '2009-11-19 04:55:47', '2009-11-19 09:55:47', '<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/fruits-and-passion_scented-deicing-salt.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4654" title="fruits and passion_scented deicing salt" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/fruits-and-passion_scented-deicing-salt.jpg" alt="fruits and passion_scented deicing salt" width="481" height="490" /></a></p>\n\nWhen I received Fruits &amp; Passion''s Christmas mailing a few months back, I had no idea what was in this bucket—I just assumed it was some kind of bath product.\n\nBut no! It''s the craziest thing—SCENTED salt that you can sprinkle outside your front door to melt the ice!\n\nJust when you thought beauty companies couldn''t come up with any new ideas, right? I just love this—I only wish I lived somewhere I could actually use it. It has a delicious cranberry scent and comes with a cute little wooden scoop. It''s also a bargain: $16 for a giant 1 kg bucket.\n\nAvailable at Fruits &amp; Passion boutiques across Canada or at <a href="http://ca.fruits-passion.com/en/prod/fiche.asp?IDprod=996&amp;IDcat=43&amp;pageactive=1&amp;enr=1&amp;IDsous=70" target="_blank">fruits-passion.com</a>.', 'Xmas Gift Guide: Fruits &amp; Passion Winter Berries Scented De-Icing Salt', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'xmas-gift-guide-fruits-passion-winter-berries-scented-de-icing-salt', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '2011-10-25 13:52:03', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4653', 0, 'post', '', 4),
(4337, 1, '2009-11-20 11:00:47', '2009-11-20 15:00:47', 'It''s so hard to keep up with <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/node/n/164953011/181-1749302-3791824?ie=UTF8&amp;bcBrand=core" target="_blank">Benefit</a> these days: I tell you, it feels like something amazing from them arrives on my desk practically every week. The latest is <a href="http://www.benefitcosmetics.com/gp/product/B001P72H9O/sr=1-4/qid=1257815752/ref=sr_1_4/181-1749302-3791824?ie=UTF8&amp;n=164989011&amp;bcBrand=core" target="_blank">"Hello Flawless!"</a>, a light but industrial-strength powder that works as a spot cover-up, all-over foundation or sheer finishing powder.\n\nThis is one of those all-purpose multitasking products that would make a great addition to your purse, especially if you''re planning on any office-to-party scenarios in the lead-up to Christmas and New Year''s.\n\nI applied it with a sponge (it''s included) and it worked like a dream on erasing my usual blotchiness. The sponge also works well if you pat it directly on individual blemishes—just dust off the excess with a brush (yippee! that''s also included). It works as an all-over shine-busting powder, too, if you apply it with a brush (consider swapping out the flat one with a big, fluffy, oversized one). Since the product''s texture is so sheer, you just build in layers to get the coverage level you want.\n\n<em>Priced at $44 each and available at Sephora, Murale and select Holt Renfrew and Shoppers Drug Mart Beauty Boutiques. Available in three shades.</em>', 'Product review: Benefit &quot;Hello Flawless!&quot; Custom Powder Cover-Up', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'product-review-benefit-hello-flawless-custom-powder-cover-up', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4337', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(4459, 1, '2009-11-25 10:00:31', '2009-11-25 14:00:31', '<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>The Look</strong>: It''s all about the brows.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>The Lowdown</strong>: Following along from <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/24/get-the-look-kate-beckinsale-hollywood-awards-gala-beverly-hills/" target="_blank">yesterday''s Kate Beckinsale post</a>—showcasing her pretty much FLAWLESS brows—I thought I''d post this pic of Camilla Belle, an actress I''m familiar with more for her appearances in <em>People StyleWatch</em> and <em>Us Weekly</em> (my guilty pleasures) than any actual acting she''s done. (Seriously—what is she famous for, other than for dating a Jonas brother?)</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Anyway! Back to this look. It''s a perfect example of how full, perfectly groomed brows really frame and "dress up" your face.... to the extent that she really doesn''t need much other makeup.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">And we''re not talking bushy caterpillars, folks. These have been expertly shaped—I recommend threading over waxing as it''s less irritating to the skin—and then filled in with a brow pencil or powder. Honestly, they really are The Great Underrated Facial Feature. No?</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Thin, overplucked brows = Ur Doin It Wrong.</p>', 'Get the look: Camilla Belle, 2012 Premiere, Los Angeles', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'get-the-look-camilla-belle-2012-premiere-los-angeles', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4459', 0, 'post', '', 5);
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(4477, 1, '2009-11-23 07:00:57', '2009-11-23 11:00:57', '<strong>The Look</strong>: Mid-length soft waves.\n\n<strong>The Lowdown</strong>: Diane always looks flawless, but I''m especially loving her easy, soft waves here. (And since I''m due to get my hair cut tomorrow, I''ll be officially adopting this look in less than 48 hours.) If you''ve got stick straight hair like I do, you''ll be relieved to know that creating these waves is DEAD EASY once you get the hang of it. You actually do it with a flat iron (not a curling iron), and the best way to learn is to watch—not read—about it.\n\nBut first—prep your hair with a heat-protecting product. And consider some mousse: when <a href="http://www.judyinc.com/michellerosen/book1.html" target="_blank">Toronto makeup artist extraordinaire Michelle Rosen</a> did my hair for the <em><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/17/tiff-spotting-drew-barrymores-two-toned-hair/" target="_blank">Whip It</a></em><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/09/17/tiff-spotting-drew-barrymores-two-toned-hair/" target="_blank"> premiere</a> in September, she told me mousse was the best product for making curls hold in straight hair. (So lose those mental images of ''80s-era moussed bangs and embrace it, folks!)\n<p style="text-align: left;">Here''s a little video tutorial I found on YouTube showing how to curl your hair with a flat iron. Let me know how you get on!</p>\n\n<p style="text-align: center;"><object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="480" height="385" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Sv-JSQbcuHk&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="480" height="385" src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Sv-JSQbcuHk&amp;hl=en_US&amp;fs=1&amp;" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true"></embed></object>', 'How-to: Get Diane Kruger&#039;s mid-length waves', '<strong>The Look</strong>: Mid-length soft waves.\n\n<strong>The Lowdown</strong>: Diane always looks flawless, but I''m especially loving her easy, soft waves here. (And since I''m due to get my hair cut tomorrow, I''ll be officially adopting this look in less than 48 hours.) If you''ve got stick straight hair like I do, you''ll be relieved to know that creating these waves is DEAD EASY once you get the hang of it. You actually do it with a flat iron (not a curling iron), and the best way to learn is to watch—not read—about it.', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-to-get-diane-krugers-mid-length-waves', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4477', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(4481, 1, '2009-11-24 10:44:07', '2009-11-24 14:44:07', '<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>The Look</strong>: Smoky brown eyes and perfectly-arched brows.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;"><strong>The Lowdown</strong>: I''m a big, big fan of this look on Miss Beckinsale (although generally not, it must be said, a fan of her work—sorry). Anyway! This eye makeup looks lovely, doesn''t it? I''m also mesmerized by those brows. Why have I never noticed how great her brows are?</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">To get the eyes right, you need a few shades of browns, i.e. a lighter colour for all over the lid, a medium shade (here it looks a little bronzy) for the crease, and something uber-dark for lining around the lashes. (I''d also suggest a black or dark brown eyeliner or liquid liner... or you could just wet an angled brush to apply the darkest shade of shadow for a liner effect.) And go for black mascara, not brown.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Sephora has a neat little palette that I was going to post about later (and may still do so) but what the heck—I''ll tell you about it now: the <a href="http://www.sephora.com/browse/product.jhtml?id=P247241&amp;categoryId=RVP" target="_blank">Brown Smoky Eyes Palette</a>. It''s $49 and even comes with step-by-step instructions in case the above was insufficient.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">And oh! The brows. My all-time favourite, as I''ve mentioned before, is <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/08/31/wearing-makeup-like-its-1929-dior-jazzclub-autumn-look/" target="_blank">Dior''s Brow Styler</a>. It. Is. Amazing. Did you know that unless you''ve got VERY dark skin or VERY dark hair, 99% of us will suffice with filling in our brows with a light taupe-ish colour? So this pencil should suit, well, just about everyone. Run, do not walk, to snatch it up now.</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Et voila! You look like Kate.</p>', 'Get the look: Kate Beckinsale, Hollywood Awards Gala, Beverly Hills', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'get-the-look-kate-beckinsale-hollywood-awards-gala-beverly-hills', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4481', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(4521, 1, '2009-11-20 09:00:47', '2009-11-20 13:00:47', '<strong>The Look</strong>: Perfect plums.\n\n<strong>The Lowdown</strong>: Purple is really having a moment this fall—especially the plummy shades Nicole wears here. I love that it''s all so LIGHT! See, people? Purple isn''t at all scary when you do it like this!\n\nAs I mentioned yesterday in the case of <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/19/look-of-the-day-kristen-bell-assassins-creed-ii-launch-west-hollywood/" target="_blank">Kristen Bell</a>, it''s a good idea to make sure your lips and cheeks are in harmony with the tones you put on your eyes. May I recommend the simply excellent new <a href="http://www.clinique.com/cms/expert_tips_trends/trends/holiday09_face.tmpl" target="_blank">Black Tie Violets holiday colour collection from Clinique</a> (just out this month)? It makes all of this harmonizing business a no-brainer. After the jump, details on what it includes.<!--more-->\n\nThe essentials from this collection are this gorgeous Colour Surge Eye Shadow Quad in Black Tie Violets ($32.50)... (**Sold out on the U.S. site, so move fast on this one, Canadians!)\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/CLINIQUE-Colour-Surge-Eye-Shadow-Quad_reference.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4696" title="CLINIQUE-Colour-Surge-Eye-Shadow-Quad_reference" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/CLINIQUE-Colour-Surge-Eye-Shadow-Quad_reference.jpg" alt="CLINIQUE-Colour-Surge-Eye-Shadow-Quad_reference" width="420" height="420" /></a></p>\nthe <a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/CATEGORY23690/PROD15256/Expert_Tips__Trends/Black_Tie_Violets/Face/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Shimmering Stripes Powder Blusher in Tuxedo Plums</a> ($38.50):\n\n<img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4693" title="clinique_shimmering stripes blusher" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/clinique_shimmering-stripes-blusher.jpg" alt="clinique_shimmering stripes blusher" width="250" height="250" />\n\nthe <a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/CATEGORY23689/PROD10559/Expert_Tips__Trends/Black_Tie_Violets/Lips/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Full Potential Lips Plump and Shine gloss in Double Plum</a> ($22.50):\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/clinique_full-potential-lips-double-plum.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4695" title="clinique_full potential lips double plum" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/clinique_full-potential-lips-double-plum.jpg" alt="clinique_full potential lips double plum" width="250" height="250" /></a>\n\nand the <a href="http://www.clinique.com/product/CATEGORY23690/PROD15256/Expert_Tips__Trends/Black_Tie_Violets/Face/index.tmpl" target="_blank">Brush-On Cream Liner in Violet Luxe</a> ($16). (I know I always say this, but the liner—especially along the waterline, as Nicole''s done here—really elevates the look. I always, always ground any colour I put on my eyes with a dark liner.)\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Clinique_brush-on-cream-liner.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4694" title="Clinique_brush on cream liner" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/Clinique_brush-on-cream-liner.jpg" alt="Clinique_brush on cream liner" width="250" height="250" /></a>\n\n<em>All limited edition and available now at Clinique counters across Canada.</em>', 'Look of the day: Nicole Richie, March of Dimes Celebration of Babies, Los Angeles', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'look-of-the-day-nicole-richie-march-of-dimes-celebration-of-babies-los-angeles', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4521', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4531, 1, '2009-11-19 06:10:59', '2009-11-19 10:10:59', '<strong>The Look</strong>: A bold orange-red lip.\n\n<strong>The Lowdown</strong>: I love a red lip on a blonde—with scraped-back hair, it looks so fresh and classic. While most of us stick to the blue-red lipstick family, Kristen''s sporting a warmer, orangey shade here, which is quite lovely. The problem with warm reds is that unless you''re a celeb who can afford frequent Zoom whitening sessions, they can make your teeth look frighteningly yellow. So proceed with caution—preferably after a full-fledged week or two of Whitestrips usage.\n\nThe other little trick to note with this look is that if you DO go with an orangey red, you really need to keep your blush and eyeshadow in the same colour family. Think coral, not pink for the cheeks, and a warm earthy tone on the lids.', 'Look of the day: Kristen Bell, Assassin&#039;s Creed II Launch, West Hollywood', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'look-of-the-day-kristen-bell-assassins-creed-ii-launch-west-hollywood', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4531', 0, 'post', '', 0),
(4661, 1, '2009-11-19 08:25:52', '2009-11-19 12:25:52', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>\n\nAnother day, another contest, folks. This one is particularly exciting because we''re giving away not one, but FIVE prize packs!\n\nWhat''s up for grabs is a selection of products from <a href="http://www.jouviance.com/english/jouviance.html" target="_blank">Jouviance</a>, a Canadian line that I think you''ll be hearing a lot more about in the future. It was developed seven years ago by a Quebec dermatologist who just couldn''t find any skincare products he wanted to recommend to his patients. So he decided to create his own!\n\nThe result is truly modern: a top-notch, results-driven line containing the very latest anti-aging ingredients like peptides, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and ceramides... but without parabens, dyes, artificial fragrances, mineral oils or occlusive silicones. There''s also some impressive multitasking going on, <a href="http://www.sugarshockbeauty.com/2009/07/beauty-multi-tasking-jouviance.html" target="_blank">as Kristen from SugarShock noted</a>: the <a href="http://www.jouviance.com/english/ecoraj_logique.html" target="_blank">Anti-Aging Cream</a>, for example, is a 3-in-1 day cream, night cream and eye cream, and the <a href="http://www.jouviance.com/english/ecopur_logique.html" target="_blank">Cleansing Milk</a> is a cleanser, makeup remover and moisturizer.\n\nHow fantastic is that? (So fantastic, actually, that the Anti-Aging Cream won <em>Châtelaine</em>''s Top 100 Beauty Award in 2007.)\n\nEach prize includes a full-sized bottle of the <a href="http://www.jouviance.com/english/ecopur_logique.html" target="_blank">Cleansing Milk</a> (180 mL), the <a href="http://www.jouviance.com/english/serum_logique.html" target="_blank">Eye Serum</a> (15 mL), <a href="http://www.jouviance.com/english/ecoraj_logique.html" target="_blank">Anti-Aging Cream</a> (50 mL) and <a href="http://www.jouviance.com/english/ecodefense_logique.html" target="_blank">Antioxidant Emulsion</a> (15 mL)—plus a cute quilted handbag! Each prize is valued at more than $200. Enter to win after the jump.<!--more-->\n<p class="alert"><strong>HOW TO WIN: Sign up for </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca" target="_blank"><strong>BeautyEditor.ca</strong></a><strong>''s </strong><a href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newsletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed/" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a><strong> (if you''re not already a subscriber), and then enter your name and email address in the box below. (If you''re reading this post in a reader, click <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/19/enter-to-win-one-of-five-200-jouviance-anti-aging-packs/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.) This giveaway is open to Canadian residents only and runs until November 30th.</strong></p>\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/BBDWN8ZO14"></script>\n\n<span style="font-family: ''Century Gothic'', ''Times New Roman'', ''Bitstream Charter'', Times, serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, ''Times New Roman'', ''Bitstream Charter'', Times, serif;">\n</span></span>', 'Enter to win: One of five $200 Jouviance anti-aging packs!', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'enter-to-win-one-of-five-200-jouviance-anti-aging-packs', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4661', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(4735, 1, '2009-11-23 08:00:22', '2009-11-23 13:00:22', '<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lestaitai_modelmirror.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-5223" title="lestaitai_modelmirror" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lestaitai_modelmirror.jpg" alt="" width="500" height="320" /></a>Here''s another product to add to my list of "I Wish I Thought Of That" business endeavours: <a href="http://www.lestaitai.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=1" target="_blank">The Model Mirror</a>. It''s the brainchild of <a href="http://www.lestaitai.com/" target="_blank">Les Tai Tai</a>, a company founded by two London-based Canadian women, Monieka Bos and Terry Chan, who quit their jobs as lawyers to start their business three months ago. (Colour me impressed!)\n\nEach Model Mirror is 10 x 8 cm and contains eight embedded LED lights, making it easy to see—and touch up—your makeup wherever you are. They come complete with a replaceable battery and branded chamois cloth. But the best part—OBVIOUSLY—are the cute slogans and images on the front! My favourites are<!--more--> <a href="http://www.lestaitai.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&amp;products_id=31" target="_blank">Excuse Moi</a>:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lestaitai_modelmirror_excusemoi.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4773" title="lestaitai_modelmirror_excusemoi" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lestaitai_modelmirror_excusemoi.jpg" alt="lestaitai_modelmirror_excusemoi" width="228" height="287" /></a>and <a href="http://www.lestaitai.com/catalog/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&amp;products_id=28" target="_blank">Geez Bubby</a>:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lestaitai_modelmirror_geezbubby.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4774" title="lestaitai_modelmirror_geezbubby" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lestaitai_modelmirror_geezbubby.jpg" alt="lestaitai_modelmirror_geezbubby" width="228" height="287" /></a>Plus there are <a href="http://www.lestaitai.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=1" target="_blank">ten others</a> to choose from. (Note that designs are printed in limited runs with new designs released regularly.)\n\nThis would make a PERFECT gift for your girlfriends, mom, sister... who wouldn''t love this?!?\n\nI can''t wait to hear more from this company—Monieka tells me that this is just the first of an entire line of cool products for women.\n\n<em>Priced at $39 each and available at Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.</em>', 'Xmas Gift Guide: Les Tai Tai Model Mirror', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'xmas-gift-guide-les-tai-tai-model-mirror', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4735', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(4746, 1, '2009-11-26 06:10:40', '2009-11-26 10:10:40', 'Remember when spring makeup meant shades of pale pink and lavender? Not anymore. I''ve got the inside scoop on Lancôme''s spring makeup collection—called Ô My Rose and available in February—and it''s a gorgeously dark palette. From what I gather, artistic director Aaron de Mey is trying to do away with the notion that we can''t wear dark colours in warmer weather. He was also inspired by the energy, style and femininity of the 1960s. Here''s what the collection will include:<!--more-->\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_popncheeks.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4749" title="lancome_omyrose_popncheeks" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_popncheeks.jpg" alt="lancome_omyrose_popncheeks" width="500" height="333" /></a>Pop''n''Cheeks Blush in Coral Flirt, $38</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_popnpetrol.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4752" title="lancome_omyrose_popnpetrol" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_popnpetrol.jpg" alt="lancome_omyrose_popnpetrol" width="500" height="333" /></a>Pop''n''Palette Eye Colour Quartet in Pop''n''Petrol, $54</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_popncopper.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4751" title="lancome_omyrose_popncopper" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_popncopper.jpg" alt="lancome_omyrose_popncopper" width="500" height="333" /></a>Pop''n''Palette Eye Colour Quartet in Pop''n''Copper, $54</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_kholgloss_poppetrol.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4756" title="lancome_omyrose_kholgloss_poppetrol" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_kholgloss_poppetrol.jpg" alt="lancome_omyrose_kholgloss_poppetrol" width="475" height="110" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Le Khôl Gloss High-Shine Eye Pencil in Pop Petrol, $31 (also available in B.B. Sand)</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_babykiss_coralmadraque.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4757" title="lancome_babykiss_coralmadraque" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_babykiss_coralmadraque.jpg" alt="lancome_babykiss_coralmadraque" width="489" height="297" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">BaBy Kiss lip colour in Coral Madraque, $35</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_levernis_poppetrol.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4753" title="lancome_omyrose_levernis_poppetrol" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_levernis_poppetrol.jpg" alt="lancome_omyrose_levernis_poppetrol" width="208" height="430" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Le Vernis Colour and Shine Nail Polish in Pop Petrol, $21</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_levernis_bbsand.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4754" title="lancome_omyrose_levernis_bbsand" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome_omyrose_levernis_bbsand.jpg" alt="lancome_omyrose_levernis_bbsand" width="205" height="436" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;">Le Vernis Colour and Shine Nail Polish in B.B. Sand, $21</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Plus:</p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li>Ink Artliner in Pop Petrol, $38</li>\n	<li>Le Khôl Gloss in Pop Petrol and B.B. Sand, $31.50</li>\n	<li>Flash Retouche in Universal Light, $35</li>\n	<li>Le Crayon Khôl in Pop Petrol, $27</li>\n	<li>La Laque Fever in Coral Bliss and Swinging Copper, $32</li>\n	<li>Hypnôse Drama in Pop Petrol, $30</li>\n</ul>\n<span style="font-family: Garamond; font-size: small;"><em>All products will be limited edition and available at <a href="http://www.lancome.ca/index.aspx" target="_blank">Lancome.ca</a>, department stores and selected pharmacies across Canada in February 2010.</em></span>', 'First look: Lancôme Ô My Rose Spring 2010 Makeup Collection by Aaron de Mey', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'first-look-lancome-o-my-rose-spring-2010-makeup-collection-by-aaron-de-mey', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4746', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(4761, 1, '2009-11-23 05:00:56', '2009-11-23 09:00:56', '<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\nSlowly but surely, that old makeup rule about not emphasizing your eyes AND lips is falling by the wayside. Doesn''t this model—wearing <a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-ysl-make-up-look/c38_91/index.html" target="_blank">YSL''s holiday makeup collection</a>—look impossibly glamorous? Here''s what this range includes.\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/yls_yourlovelypalette_lips.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4763" title="yls_yourlovelypalette_lips" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/yls_yourlovelypalette_lips.jpg" alt="yls_yourlovelypalette_lips" width="308" height="337" /></a>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-ysl-make-up-look/c38_91/p471/your-lovely-palette-collector-duo-lip-color-palette/product_info.html" target="_blank">Your Lovely Palette Duo pour les Lèvres</a>, $82 (limited editon)</p>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_yourlovelypalette_eyes.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4764" title="ysl_yourlovelypalette_eyes" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_yourlovelypalette_eyes.jpg" alt="ysl_yourlovelypalette_eyes" width="308" height="337" /></a>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/limited-editions/c71/p472/your-lovely-palette-collector-duo-eye-colour-palette/product_info.html" target="_blank">Your Lovely Palette Duo pour les Yeux</a>, $82 (limited edition)</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_toucheeclat_collector.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4766" title="ysl_toucheeclat_collector" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_toucheeclat_collector.jpg" alt="ysl_toucheeclat_collector" width="400" height="530" /></a></p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-complexion-concealer/c38_40_45/p141/touche-eclat-radiant-touch/product_info.html" target="_blank">Touche Éclat Collector  in No. 1-Luminous Radiance or No.2-Luminous Ivory</a>, $50 (limited edition)</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_minitoucheblush.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4765" title="ysl_minitoucheblush" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/ysl_minitoucheblush.jpg" alt="ysl_minitoucheblush" width="308" height="337" /></a><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-ysl-make-up-look/c38_91/p473/mini-touche-blush-limited-edition/product_info.html" target="_blank">Mini Touche Blush No. 11</a>, $50 (limited edition)</p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Plus these new basic shades:</p>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-ysl-make-up-look/c38_91/p474/new-fard-a-levres-rouge-pur-pure-lipstick/product_info.html" target="_blank">Rouge Pur Lipstick in No. 149-Black Tulip, No.150-Sublime Red, No.151-Sweet Dark Purple and No.152-Pink Grenadine</a>, $35 each</li>\n	<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-complexion-foundation/c38_40_44/p145/teint-parfait-complexion-enhancer/product_info.html" target="_blank">Teint Parfait in No.9-Sunkissed Beige</a>, $52</li>\n	<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-lips-lip-gloss/c38_42_51/p177/golden-gloss-shimmering-lip-gloss/product_info.html" target="_blank">Golden Gloss in No.17-Golden Cherry and No.18-Golden Lavender</a>, $34 each</li>\n	<li style="text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.yslbeautyus.com/make-up-lips-lip-gloss/c38_42_51/p179/touche-brillance-sparkling-touch-for-lips/product_info.html" target="_blank">Touche Brilliance in No.16-Glittering Fuchsia and No.17-Opium Red</a>, $35 each</li>\n</ul>\n<em>Available now at The Bay flagship stores in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal, and at Holt Renfrew stores across Canada.</em>', 'Out now: Yves Saint Laurent End-Of-Year 2009 Makeup Collection', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'out-now-yves-saint-laurent-end-of-year-2009-makeup-collection', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4761', 0, 'post', '', 1),
(4856, 1, '2009-11-26 06:00:54', '2009-11-26 10:00:54', 'Susan Kirsch is a Toronto-based makeup artist and the creator of brand-spanking-new makeup line <a href="http://pandorasmakeupbox.com/" target="_blank">Pandora''s Makeup Box</a>—which has been receiving rave reviews across the blogosphere. (Stay tuned for my test drive soon—but in the meantime, check out reviews by <a href="http://imabeautygeek.com/2009/11/17/happy-face-pandoras-makeup-box-is-worth-smiling-about/" target="_blank">Beautygeeks</a> and <a href="http://www.lipstickrules.com/2009/11/pandoras-makeup-box-swatches.html" target="_blank">Lipstick Rules</a>.)\n\nOne of the cool things about the line is that the products are designed to really LAST. The product I''ve been most intrigued with is the <a href="http://www.pandorasmakeupbox.com/index.php?option=com_ixxocart&amp;Itemid=32&amp;lang=en&amp;p=catalog&amp;parent=6&amp;pg=1" target="_blank">Eye Lid Primer</a>, but there are also long-lasting shadows, lipsticks and blushes.\n\nWith that theme in mind, I asked Susan for some tips on how to get makeup to last longer on oily complexions. Here are her tips for your skin, eyelids and cheeks:<!--more-->\n\n<strong>SKIN</strong>:\n<ul>\n	<li>Mattify your skin with a product specially designed to absorb oil. (Look for the word "matte" on the label. You can also use powder-free face blotting tissues, a pore minimizing product or even a touch of witch hazel.)</li>\n	<li>Dust your face with a loose powder or powder foundation.</li>\n</ul>\n<img class="size-full wp-image-4859 alignright" title="blush-out-of-wrap" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/blush-out-of-wrap.jpg" alt="blush-out-of-wrap" width="195" height="200" />\n\n<strong>CHEEKS</strong>:\n<ul>\n	<li>Avoid cream blush (powder is better).</li>\n	<li>Make sure your skin is dry to the touch before you apply blush.</li>\n</ul>\n<strong>EYELIDS</strong>:\n<ul>\n	<li>Apply eyelid primer—but not to the crease of your eyelids. (Press it on from the lash line to the crease, and then from the crease to the eyebrow.)</li>\n	<li>Set the primer with two coats of matte eyeshadow, and then continue your regular shadow application.</li>\n	<li>Use a waterproof pencil to line your eyes, and then seal it with liquid liner (or in a pinch, you can use a shadow-based eyeliner applied wet).</li>\n	<li>If you''re using eyeliner under your eyes, apply more to the inside of the lash line and press some powder underneath the lashes to absorb the oil.</li>\n	<li>Use a water-based mascara (eg. Kiss Me or other waterproof mascara).</li>\n</ul>\n<em>Pandora''s Makeup Box is available at Murale at the Shops at Don Mills in Toronto and at </em><a style="color: #2a5db0;" href="http://www.pandorasmakeupbox.com/" target="_blank"><em>pandorasmakeupbox.com</em></a><em>.</em>', 'How-to: Get makeup to last on oily skin', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'how-to-get-makeup-to-last-on-oily-skin', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4856', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(4883, 1, '2009-11-27 11:16:06', '2009-11-27 15:16:06', 'Canadians, it''s Black Friday south of the border—aka The Biggest Shopping Day of the Year—and I dare say, some of that discount goodness is creeping north. After the jump, get all the delicious scoop on hot beauty deals from The Body Shop, Lush, Saffron Rouge, Lancôme, Blo, <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Kiehl''s</span> and Claire''s! (And readers, if you hear of any more deals, please post them in the comments...thanks!)<!--more-->\n\n<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">The Body Shop</span></strong>: TODAY ONLY—buy any three products for just $30. Offer good at all <a href="http://www.thebodyshop.ca/?utm_medium=ppc&amp;utm_source=Google&amp;utm_campaign=CA_Brand&amp;utm_content=Top+Brand&amp;utm_term=body%20shop" target="_blank">Body Shop</a> retail locations (not online).\n\n<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Lush</span></strong>: TODAY ONLY—purchase $65 or more at Lush.ca and you''ll get a FREE limited-edition wrapped gift when you enter the promo code <strong>BLKFRI09</strong> at checkout. The free gift consists of two limited-edition holiday Bubble Bar Slices in a gift-wrapped box.\n\n<a style="text-decoration: none;" href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lush-1.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4887" title="lush-1" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lush-1.png" alt="lush-1" width="510" height="340" /></a>\n\nand one more Lush offer—get a free Medium Snow Fairy Shower Gel when you spend $70, or a Large Snow Fairy Shower Gel when you spend $90. Just enter <strong>SNOWFAIRY09</strong> at checkout:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lush-2.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4888" title="lush-2" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lush-2.png" alt="lush-2" width="510" height="330" /></a>\n\n<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Saffron Rouge</span></strong>: Until December 5th, get 15% off your order—just enter the code EDITOR during checkout. <a href="http://www.saffronrouge.com/" target="_blank">Saffron Rouge</a> is North America''s largest retailer for natural and organic skincare products, mineral makeup and cosmetics.\n\n<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Lancôme</span></strong>: Two offers on Lancome.ca. (They can''t be combined, unfortunately.) First, with any purchase over $50 and the coupon code <strong>GIFT</strong>, you get a gift set worth $103 which includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>Renergie Microlift R.A.R.E. Superior Lifting Cream SPF 15 (15 ml)</li>\n	<li>Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover</li>\n	<li>Color Design Sensational Effects Lip Color (Sugared Maple)</li>\n	<li>Compact with Colour Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadows (in Drape, The New Black, Honeymoon and Designer)</li>\n	<li>Definicils High Definition Mascar</li>\n	<li>Lancome Signature Cosmetic Case</li>\n</ul>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4889" title="lancome" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/lancome.png" alt="lancome" width="540" height="324" /></a></p>\nThe other offer applies to any purchase. With the coupon code <strong>BBOX</strong>, you''ll have the chance to buy the Holiday Beauty Box for $65. It''s a $313 value and includes:\n<ul>\n	<li>Renergie Microlift R.A.R.E. Superior Lifting Cream SPF 15 (15 ml)</li>\n	<li>Creme Radiance Clarifying Cream-to-Foam Cleanser (60 ml)</li>\n	<li>Bi-Facil Double-Action Eye Makeup Remover (Full Size)</li>\n	<li>Hypnose Custom Volume Mascara (Full Size)</li>\n	<li>Color Design Sensational Effects Lip Color (All Done Up)</li>\n	<li>Color Design Sensational Effects Lip Color (Trendy Mauve)</li>\n	<li>Juicy Tubes Ultra Shiny Lip Gloss (Magic Spell)</li>\n	<li>Color Fever Lasting Radiance Sensual LipColor (Prune Drama Girl)</li>\n	<li>Compact with Colour Design Sensational Effects Eye Shadows (in Daylight, Waif, Snap, Filigree, Pose, Color Du Jour, Designer, Guest List and Statuesque)</li>\n	<li>Blush Subtil Powder Blush (in Aplum and Cedar Rose)</li>\n	<li>Cilis Booster XL Super-Enhancing Mascara Base</li>\n	<li>Lancome Signature Traincase</li>\n</ul>\nShipping is free on purchases over $85 for Lancome.ca members.\n\n<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Blo</span></strong>: Give the gift of great hair! Buy a gift certificate for a $35 blow dry—it will be sent to your recipient on a personalized postcard and includes tax and shipping. Visit <a href="http://www.blomedry.com/" target="_blank">blomedry.com</a> for locations.\n<p style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/blo_hohoblo.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4886" title="blo_hohoblo" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/blo_hohoblo.jpg" alt="blo_hohoblo" width="504" height="360" /></a></p>\n<strong><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Kiehl''s</span></span></strong><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">: Free shipping on all orders of $50 and more until December 18th.</span> Reader Yulanda has kindly informed me that this offer applies to the U.S. only. Boo!\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\n<strong><span style="font-size: medium;">Claire''s</span></strong>: Get $10 off any $20 purchase. Just print off the image below and bring it into any <a href="http://www.claires.com/locator/default.asp" target="_blank">Claire''s store</a> to get the discount:\n\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/claires.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-4884" title="claires" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/claires.png" alt="claires" width="486" height="185" /></a>', 'Beauty deals: The Black Friday edition', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'beauty-deals-the-black-friday-edition', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4883', 0, 'post', '', 2),
(4901, 1, '2009-11-30 06:00:01', '2009-11-30 10:00:01', 'This month, I fell in love with two vastly different—but equally lovely—eyeshadows, a toner that really DOES live up to its hype, and a strange little pot of perfecting makeup.\n<h2>M. Asam Magic Fini</h2>\n<h2><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/m-asam-magic-fini.jpg"><img class="size-full wp-image-7239 aligncenter" title="m-asam-magic-fini" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/m-asam-magic-fini.jpg" alt="" width="271" height="271" /></a></h2>\nOne of my weird travel habits is visiting the pharmacies in any country I happen to be in—yes, even in the U.S.—to scope out what cool stuff they have that we don''t have in Canada. This funky little pot resembles products I swear I''ve seen in Thailand. But Thai it''s not—M. Asam is a luxury European brand that''s been in business since the early 1960s. And now it''s available in Canada. This product, called Magic Fini, really IS magic. Trust. Even though it''s scarily dark in the pot, it suits all skin tones and instantly melts into your skin, concealing uneven tone, wrinkles, enlarged pores and other imperfections. Seriously—I was more than pleasantly surprised by how it created a natural-looking matte finish on top of my end-of-day makeup. My only gripe? I wish it came in a tube instead of a pot. Available at The Bay and Sears stores across Canada.\n<h2>Thierry Mugler Ombre Stellaire Mono Eye Shadow in Mercury</h2>\n<strong><a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/thierrymugler_ombrestellaire.png"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7240" title="thierrymugler_ombrestellaire" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/thierrymugler_ombrestellaire.png" alt="" width="180" height="270" /></a>\n</strong>\n\nYou may have heard me raving about this <a href="http://twitter.com/Beauty_Editor" target="_blank">on Twitter</a> the other day. Who knew I could fall in love with a silver eyeshadow? But YES. It happened. Thierry Mugler is a genius, I tell you. Most silver shadows are a tad scary because of all that pigment—messy, glittery, drag queen-y. This one? Silky, sheer, easily blendable and buildable to the intensity you want. I feel sorry for all my other shadows now because I want to wear this one—only this one—day AND night. If you never thought there was a difference between $9 eyeshadow and $49 eyeshadow, try this and then we''ll talk. Available exclusively at The Bay stores across Canada.\n<h2>Pür Minerals Pür Intensity Gel Eyeliner in Plum Quartz</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/pur-minerals-gel-eyeliner.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-7241" title="pur-minerals-gel-eyeliner" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/pur-minerals-gel-eyeliner.jpg" alt="" width="200" height="200" /></a>\n\nNot sure why, but I never jumped on the gel eyeliner train—I''ve always been more of a liquid liner girl. But sometimes we have to revisit things, and after <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/11/17/look-of-the-day-ginnifer-goodwin-a-single-man-screening-hollywood/" target="_blank">reader Allie commented on her preference for gel liners</a> a few weeks ago, I was determined to give this product a go. Armed with an angled brush, I''ve been sweeping it along my upper lash line, and because it''s waterproof, it stays put! (I have <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/10/19/first-look-valentino-spring-10/" target="_blank">Chanel Iman-style eyes, i.e. no eyelid creases</a>, so non-waterproof liners tend to end up somewhere near my brows.) What also helps: the pretty plum colour is fairly sheer (although buildable), so mistakes are easily corrected. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada.\n<h2>Biologique Recherche Paris Lotion P50</h2>\n<a href="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/biologique-recherche-lotion-p50.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-7243" title="biologique-recherche-lotion-p50" src="http://beautyeditor.ca/wp-content/uploads/biologique-recherche-lotion-p50-186x300.jpg" alt="" width="186" height="300" /></a>\n\nI can count on one hand the number of times I''ve actually purchased a beauty product in the past few years (I know... feel free to hate me), but I was so intrigued by the hype for this toning lotion that I forked out some big bucks to import it from the U.S. last month. A couple years ago, I covered it in a story in <em>ELLE Canada</em> on cult beauty products, and since then I''ve read some mighty impressive testimonials on <a href="http://www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemId=39672/Lotion_P50/Biologique_Recherche/Toners" target="_blank">Makeup Alley</a> and on the blogs of <a href="http://www.vanityfair.com/online/style/2009/08/sunhee-grinnell-photograph-by-davis.html" target="_blank"><em>Vanity Fair</em></a> and <a href="http://www.style.com/beauty/beautycounter/2008/10/p50-lotion-life-changing-yes-pretty-much/" target="_blank">Style.com</a>. My take? It''s definitely the best toner I''ve ever used—pore-tightening, non-drying, dead-skin-cell-eliminating and imperfection-lightening—and like everyone who''s tried it warns, I may have just developed a rather expensive habit. Available at Beautyhabit.com.', 'Editor&#039;s picks: November', '', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'editors-picks-november', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4901', 0, 'post', '', 3),
(4907, 1, '2009-12-01 15:13:41', '2009-12-01 19:13:41', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>\n\nDo you have curly hair? Does it behave itself?\n\nNo? Well keep reading, gorgeous—because <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca">BeautyEditor.ca</a> is offering up the chance to win a <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">couple of</span> prize<span style="text-decoration: line-through;">s</span> that could be the solution. The line is called... ahem... <a href="http://www.frizzoff.com/" target="_blank">Curly Hair Solutions</a>, and like the name implies, it promises to solve the problems of coarse, dry, frizzy, unruly hair. Developed by hairstylist Jonathan Torch of The Curly Hair Institute in Toronto—a guy so committed to helping out curly-haired folk that he dedicated his entire salon to it—the products keep hair at the proper pH level, never build up (they''re made without silicones) and are safe for colour- and chemically-treated locks.\n\nAfter the jump, watch a clip of Jonathan on <a href="http://www.citytv.com/cityline" target="_blank">Cityline</a> back in October, and find out deets on what <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca">BeautyEditor.ca</a> is giving away!\n<p style="text-align: left;">(Note - there''s a short ad that plays at the start of this video)</p>\n<p style="text-align: center;"><object id="veohFlashPlayer" classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" width="410" height="341" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="name" value="veohFlashPlayer" /><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true" /><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always" /><param name="src" value="http://www.veoh.com/static/swf/webplayer/WebPlayer.swf?version=AFrontend.5.4.7.1002&amp;permalinkId=v1607469zdqESrMt&amp;player=videodetailsembedded&amp;videoAutoPlay=0&amp;id=anonymous" /><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true" /><embed id="veohFlashPlayer" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="410" height="341" src="http://www.veoh.com/static/swf/webplayer/WebPlayer.swf?version=AFrontend.5.4.7.1002&amp;permalinkId=v1607469zdqESrMt&amp;player=videodetailsembedded&amp;videoAutoPlay=0&amp;id=anonymous" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" name="veohFlashPlayer"></embed></object><span style="font-size: xx-small;">\n</span>\n\n<p style="text-align: center;"></p>\n<p style="text-align: left;">Now! Here''s what you could WIN:</p>\n<strong>One Curly Hair Solutions Love Your Locks Kit (valued at $50)</strong>: Includes Curl Keeper, Tweek, ReMane Straight, Silk Shampoo, Treatment Shampoo, Pure Silk Protein, Conditioner, Silk Leave In Conditioner, Slip Detangler and Gel. This prize is available to both Canadian and U.S. residents.\n\n<span style="text-decoration: line-through;">OR</span>\n\n<strong><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">One Personal Styling and Consultation with Jonathan Torch (valued at $100)</span></strong><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">: </span><a href="http://www.frizzoff.com/theconsultation.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="text-decoration: line-through;">Click here</span></a><span style="text-decoration: line-through;"> for details about Jonathan''s approach. This prize is only open to Toronto residents as the consultation will take place at The Curly Hair Institute in Toronto.</span> [Ed: Jonathan''s publicist tells me he''s "too busy" to make good on this prize now. Sorry, gals! I''m as disappointed as you are.]\n<p class="alert"><strong>HOW TO WIN: Sign up for <a href="http://beautyeditor.ca">BeautyEditor.ca</a></strong><strong>’s </strong><a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #000000; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" onclick="javascript:pageTracker._trackPageview(''/outbound/article/feedburner.google.com'');" href="http://feedburner.google.com/fb/a/mailverify?uri=BeautyEditor&amp;amp;amp;loc=en_US" target="_blank"><strong>email newsletter</strong></a><strong> or </strong><a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #000000; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" href="http://beautyeditor.ca/feed/" target="_blank"><strong>RSS feed</strong></a><strong> (if you’re not already a subscriber), and then enter your name and email address in the box below. (If you’re reading this post in a reader, click <a style="text-decoration: underline; color: #000000; padding: 0px; margin: 0px;" href="http://beautyeditor.ca/2009/12/01/enter-to-win-curly-hair-solutions-love-your-locks-kit-and-personal-styling-and-consultation-with-jonathan-torch/" target="_blank">here</a> to see the box.) This giveaway runs until December <span style="text-decoration: line-through;">9th</span> 7th.</strong></p>\n<script src="http://contestmachine.com/embed/survey_js/CFSU8KT85W"></script>', 'Enter to win: Curly Hair Solutions Rock Your Locks Kit', '<strong>UPDATE: This contest is now closed. Thanks to everyone who entered!</strong>', 'trash', 'open', 'open', '', 'enter-to-win-curly-hair-solutions-rock-your-locks-kit', '', '', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '2011-10-25 13:52:02', '', 0, 'http://beautyeditor.ca/?p=4907', 0, 'post', '', 2);
