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Ready, Set, Pack!
Whether you’re heading out for the long weekend or planning an extended getaway, these packing hints will help ensure that you have everything you need (and your clothes stay wrinkle-free).
Go For One Color Scheme
Make it simple and choose clothes in colors that go together. A single color scheme will help you create different looks in just minutes for each occasion of your trip (you can also pick up something new to add to the bunch). It’s also easier to match accessories, like jewelry and belts, when all of the colors work well together.
New Skin Care Line including Cleanser, Face Wash, Shave Balm, and Moisturizer
Even though Gerard Butler usually plays scruffy dudes on screen, that doesn’t mean you won’t catch him in his dressing room dabbing some anti-aging eye cream on his well-earned crow’s feet.
In an astute marketing move, L’Oréal Paris has signed rugged Gerard Butler as a spokesmodel for their latest men’s skin care line.
Cool Tips for Summer Nail Care
If you want your nails to look amazing for the rest of the summer, bring them back to life without giving up the things you love to do during the hot weather.
Just follow a few easy tips to get your fingers and toes in shape and ready for some well deserved attention.
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High-Foaming Gel Enriched With Antioxidants
When it comes to lathering, rinsing, and repeating, you may think any old shower gel will do.
The reality is that all shower gels are not created equal—especially Pear with Mangosteen Foaming Shower Gel from the Fruit Frappe collection.
First, the foaming shower gel includes an exclusive blend of antioxidant ingredients. Packed with health‑promoting compounds that help boost your skin’s appearance, the gel is infused with a luscious, tropical fragrance of pear and mango.
Function Before Fashion
First came the clog, now the summer’s latest shoe trend is the Wörishofer. Originally designed over 70 years ago, the orthopedic sandal was created by a German podiatrist to help ward off bunions.
According to the Daily Mail, celebrities like Maggie Gyllenhaal and Kirsten Dunst have been spotted wearing the ‘bunion’ shoes currently being sold at trendy boutiques in New York City.
The demi-wedge with a cork sole and leather upper comes in a variety of colors from black to nude shades. You can also find the sandals in a (semi) fashionable two-tone look.
Is it Better to be Average and Good‑looking than Brilliant and Unattractive?
Have you ever wondered whether your looks affect your ability to get hired?
Newsweek recently published a special report called “The Beauty Advantage” to investigate the beauty premium-the idea that good-looking people tend to do better in almost everything (including earning more and getting extra attention from bosses and mentors).
Last Minute Splash of Colour
The summer is almost half over, and who wants to waste time doing a full‑blown mani or pedi at home.
Rimmel’s 60 Seconds Nail Polish is your summer solution if you want to try out the latest nail shades, but have only a few minutes to spare. The fast drying shine gives you full coverage in a flash, and you’re ready to go in a minute.
Available in 15 shades, you can go bold and vibrant with colors like Fast & Fuchsia or Green with envy. If you’re looking for a sultry summer look, try Portobello or Silver Bullet.
Dermatologist Tested for Gentleness
If you don’t have all the time in the world to remove makeup and impurities, you probably prefer the express method of cleaning your face.
Facial cleansing towelettes come in all shapes and sizes for removing makeup and rebalancing your skin. L’Oreal Skin Genesis Micro-Smoothing Wet Cleansing Towelettes are made of a special embossed fabric that grips and retains impurities including eye makeup.
Candid Confession on Slowing Down Aging
Courteney Cox is on the cover of the August issue of InStyle, and she opens up about Botox and getting older.
In the accompanying interview, the Cougar Town actress talks about using the controversial anti-aging topical that softens wrinkles by freezing the muscles that cause them.
“Aging gracefully is one thing, but trying to slow it down is another. Sometimes I use Botox. Compared to most, I use it very sparingly.”
Cox explains why she doesn’t overdo injections: “One time I did too much, though. I feel weird if I can’t move my face, and that one time I overdid it, I felt trapped in my own skin. I don’t have a problem with any of that stuff; if it makes you feel better about yourself and it’s done properly, then fine.”
Go for the Glitter with High‑Powered Pigment
The summer is the best time to shine, and MAC Cosmetics has all the drama with a new lipstick collection called Digi-Dazzle.
The high-shine lip color contains pearl pigments in a rich, creamy color. The best news about this collection is that the lipstick is long-wearing and hydrating for smooth application.
You can check out the collection from August 5, 2010 through September 2010 at all MAC locations.
Limited Edition Collection
The collection includes 13 shades in a sparkly new formula.
Fruity Floral Composition with Raspberry and Sambac Jasmine
After selling more than 10 million bottles of the 1 million fragrance for men, Paco Rabanne has launched Lady Million. The female counterpart of the successful fragrance was recently presented in Paris to French and international press along with the avant garde designer’s iconic metal dresses.
If you love an ultra-feminine yet bold fragrance, Lady Million is an elegant and enticing scent in a multi-faceted bottle with a softly gilded metal cap. Just like a girl’s best friend, the diamond-shaped bottle doesn’t have a specific base, but can be placed on any facet.
Mod Collection at QVC & The Shopping Channel
Janie Bryant, the costumer designer for Mad Men, has just made it easier for Joan Holloway and Betty Draper wannabees.
If you love the vintage-inspired style of Mad Men, you can now select pieces from the Mod collection at QVC.
Launched in September, the retro collection includes statement pieces such as faux fur jackets, reversible swing coats, skinny pants, and crystal pendants and pins.
Prices range from around $25 to $140 (US), which probably isn’t much more than the soon to be Mrs. Draper will pay for her twin cashmere sets. Check out photos of the collection at StyleList or a slide show at New York Magazine (gotta love the Retro animal print handbag at $80).
Refreshing Mist for all Skin Types
With temperatures soaring all over North America (it’s even balmy here in Vancouver), you have to pull out all the stops to keep cool. One way to beat summer heat is by spritzing a refreshing mist on your face to keep your skin cool, moisturized, and protected.
Shu Uemura Depsea Water Facial Mist is a soothing way to fight skin dehydration caused by summer weather. Rich in minerals that nourish, hydrate and balance your skin, the mist features ocean water sourced off the shores of Japan from a depth below 200 metres.
Natural Flush with Subtle Pressed Powder Blush
For a sunny glow, peach blush is the way to go. Nothing works better with a summer tan (whether it’s real or from a bottle), than glowing peach cheeks.
Papa Don’t Peach adds just the right amount of summer warmth in a peachy-bronze pressed powder case with an invisible magnetic closure. One of four powder Brightening Blushes from Too Faced, this sheer shade gives a warm burst of fresh peach whatever your skin tone.
Sunglasses are Going Retro
Some of us remember the 80′s when everyone embraced Miami Vice fashion (hey Crockett and Tubbs, where are you now).
You may never be ready for neon tees or sneakers again. But how about a pair of 80s-inspired white sunglasses for the summer?
White frames aren’t just for celebrities like Drew Barrymore, Kirsten Dunst, or Paris Hilton. Whatever hair style you’re wearing or face shape you’ve inherited, you still can find a style of shades in white that will frame your best features.
Bonne Fête du Canada
My fellow Canadian beauties, we’re still experiencing some economic uncertainty for 2010.
If you’re feeling patriotic, why not check out some of our hot Canadian beauty brands (after the jump). You can also click here if you want to show some love for this Canadian beauty blog.
Check out our all-Canadian beauty line-up.
