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F is for Fashionably Sweet: Dylan Lauren of Dylan’s Candy Bar

Janine — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:27:41 +0000

If you haven’t heard of Dylan’s Candy Bar you can be forgiven. The exuberantly packaged high-end candy line by Dylan Lauren is fairly new to Canada and exclusive to Holt Renfrew. If you’re into fashion, though, you’ll already know Dylan is the daughter of Ralph Lauren, that her Dylan’s Candy Bar in New York City [...]

Local News: Feist to Perform Tonight at Holt’s Holiday Window Unveiling on Bloor

Janine — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:00:53 +0000

If you’re a fan of sparkly happy-holidays windows and a fan of Canadian indie-favourite Feist (in whichever order), you’ll want to hit Holt Renfrew’s Bay-’n-Bloor location in Toronto tonight before 7pm. Feist has been tapped to perform at the 5th Annual Holiday Window Unveiling, which will also be attended by Holt’s president and CEO, Caryn [...]

You Need This: L’Oréal’s Multi-Purpose Wear Infinity Shadow Quad in Earthscape

Janine — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:36:22 +0000

When I popped backstage to chat with the L’Oréal beauty team at Toronto’s recent LG Fashion Week, one cosmetic popped up in almost every look makeup director Eddie Maleterre and I discussed: the L’Oréal Wear Infinity Matte Eye Shadow Quad in 814 Earthscape ($10.95 CAN) was the hardest-working item in his kit. A no-brainer for neutral [...]

If I Were Skinny I Would Wear That: Victoria Secret Pink Comes to Canada

Janine — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 18:45:21 +0000

What is it about the American collegiate experience that makes even Canadians go gaga for a piece of it? I should have asked the eager lineup of shoppers awaiting the Square One, Missisauga opening of the Pink by Victoria Secret store last Thursday. But I didn’t have to. I’ve seen “Greek,” that shiny, perky, preppy, [...]

Look-Young Blush: Sue Devitt’s Vid-Advice

Janine — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:26:58 +0000

I’ve said this before (okay, using different words): blush is an underrated beauty must-do. The right shade and the right application adds pretty like no other cosmetic. Sheer pink, peachy pink or coral works for most complexions; you can also take inspiration from the colour you flush when you rush a shoe sale. Sweep blush along [...]

F is for Flabbergasted: BeautyGeeks wins P&G Beauty Award for Best Beauty or Fashion Blog

Janine — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:14:58 +0000

Well the staff’s still a bit freaked out. Last night marked the first P&G Awards evening to honour the beauty-and-fashion content creators in Canadian media (P&G Beauty Awards have been an industry highlight in the UK for the past five years). Held at The Carlu in downtown Toronto, the event featured Academy-Award-and-Golden-Globe-nominated Canadian screenwriter and [...]

F is for Foolproof: Day Makeup via How-To Video on Chatelaine.com (and a rave for Make Up Forever Aqua Eyes Pencils)

Janine — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 07:00:44 +0000

I do love a clear makeup-instruction video, particularly when the demonstration is by a top Canadian pro artist. I’ve not had the pleasure of working with Michelle Rosen, but I’ve long been familiar with her excellent work. Here, in a Chatelaine.com video, she walks us through easy steps for a clean, pretty, everyday look. Michelle’s eye [...]

Manly Grooming: What Women Want (and What Depends on Your Personality)

Janine — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 09:03:36 +0000

Oh, like I need an excuse to put an image of Clive-O up. He doesn’t appear to have any grooming issues. *swoon* But if you know of a fella who is having grooming issues, this might help him understand what he ought to be doing and why: Some women fall into the zero-maintenance category and some [...]

Brow Makeover: Pretty Malin Akerman

Janine — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:21:44 +0000

Staff felt it important that I put “pretty” in the title to make it clear that I’m not slagging Malin Akerman for her thin brows. Not a bad idea, actually, because I’m not slagging, merely suggesting change if there’s a grow-’em-thicker possibility. There must be: around the Couples Retreat premiere, Fox.com reported her eyebrows had [...]

Lap Dance: OPI and Dell Make Pretty

Janine — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:07:35 +0000

I have really got to stop falling in love with personal appliances. I’m far too much in love with the one I’m using now; carrying its weight around with me all day every day for a year and a half has nearly wrecked my shoulder. I knew months ago that I should switch to a [...]