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Lipstick, Powder 'n PaintLipstick, Powder 'n PaintLipstick, Powder 'n Paint is the urban girl's guide to makeup, beauty and fun! Reviewing the biggest brands and the best products from all over the world to keep you informed of what's hot out there Articles
Keeping Your Cool This Christmas
2011-12-22 05:35:00 By Karen Kwan For too many of us, holidays mean becoming a complete stress ball, when in fact they should be happy times with friends and family. But it?s so easy to get wound up and emotional. Judy Librach, life coach and host of the TV show ?Finding Your Bliss,? shares her expert advice on ... More About: Christmas , Cool
10 Festive Nail Polishes For The Holiday Season
2011-12-21 05:41:00 Let your nails do the talking this season with one of these party-perfect polishes. L to R: Lancôme Le Vernis in Christmas Rose (27), $16. Available at The Bay. Chanel Le Vernis Nail Colour in 587 Rouge Carat, $27. Available at Holt Renfrew. SpaRitual Nail Lacquer in Break of Dawn, $11.95. Available at Murale. Butter ... More About: Holiday , Season , Lancome
How-To: French Twist With Holiday Sophistication
2011-12-20 05:23:00 Pair your new LBD with a chic holiday hairstyle and you’ll be turning heads at that special soirée. Here is how you can re-create this pretty updo with five easy-to-follow steps from Justin German, Pantene Pro-V Consulting Stylist. Step one: To give your hair the added boost needed for this modern style, start with Pantene ... More About: Holiday , French
NEUTROGENA AGELESS INTENSIVES Deep Wrinkle Filler Tester Program: Our Reade
2011-12-19 13:00:00 SPONSORED In October we reached out to you, our beauty-savvy Lipstick Powder N Paint readers, asking if you would be interested in test driving NEUTROGENA® AGELESS INTENSIVES? Deep Wrinkle Filler and provide honest and unbiased feedback. Wow, were we amazed by the response! Hundreds of you contacted us asking if you could try this product; ... More About: Program
How To Fit In Exercise During The Holiday Season
2011-12-15 05:33:00 By Karen Kwan Fitting in working out while working the party circuit is not mission impossible. Besides, exercising will help you decompress (which you may need with so much family time!). We chatted with Sarah McCarney, personal trainer and nutrition and wellness specialist at The Adelaide Club in Toronto, to get her advice on how ... More About: Holiday , Exercise , Season
Ring-a-Ding-Ding: 8 Cocktail Rings We Love
2011-12-14 15:00:00 It’s almost time to ring-a-ding-ding in the New Year, why not help the celebrations along with a bit of fabulous bling on your finger? Here are eight cocktail rings we have fallen head over heels in love with. Left to right: Celia Cocktail Ring , $55. Available at Banana Republic. Rachel Leigh Estates Rock Ring, $75. ... More About: Fashion , Love , Rings
Divine Deals
2011-12-13 16:47:00 Not long now until Christmas. Here are a few deals that will help save you money when buying gifts.
10 Little Black Dresses That Are Perfect For The Holidays
2011-12-12 15:49:00 It’s party season gals! And one staple that you MUST have in your wardrobe is a little black dress. Here are 10 glam LBDs that we think will become your new fashion bestie this season. Left to right: Sheer-sleeve dress with cuff details, $68. Available at RW&CO. Velvet sheath dress, $124. Available at Banana Republic. ... More About: Holidays , Fashion , Dresses , Black , Perfect
You?ll Be Impressed By These Nails
2011-12-09 15:00:00 You’re crazy busy these days, right? We are going non-stop it seems, and it’s not going to get any better before Christmas. And, our nails look TERRIBLE! Well, they did. We wanted to go to our fave nail salon for a gel mani — ’cause gel manis last FOR-EVER — but, we just couldn’t find ... More About: Nails
How To Avoid Overeating At Holiday Parties
2011-12-08 05:59:00 By Karen Kwan That platter of spring rolls is calling your name. It?s your favourite: the crispy, deep-fried exterior and the yummy savoury ingredients inside, paired with that tangy plum sauce. You?ve already hit the cheese platter, though (and after having had a full dinner) and before you know it, you?ve gobbled down four spring ... More About: Holiday , Parties
Daily Want, Need, Love: Jergens Overnight Fix Nightly Restoring Moisturizer
2011-12-06 18:39:00 WHAT: The skin on our legs was resembling that of a croc recently – nasty. That was until we found our new bedtime buddy. This heavenly lotion alleviates a full week?s worth of dryness in just one night for visibly smoother, softer skin. THANK. YOU. WHERE: Available at Shoppers Drug Mart. PRICE: $7 More About: Daily , Love , Moisturizer
Daily Want, Need, Love: Bobbi Brown Party Collection Deluxe Travel Brush Se
2011-12-05 18:25:00 WHAT: Every gal needs a great set of makeup brushes. We’ve always coveted a set of Bobbi Brown beauty tools and think this IS the set for us! WHERE: Available at the Holt Renfrew. PRICE: $135 More About: Daily , Travel , Party , Love
Daily Want, Need, Love: iPad 2
2011-12-02 18:18:00 WHAT: Yes, we are probably one of the only people on the planet that don’t have an iPad . Santa, if we are really good until Christmas, could you throw one of them into the sleigh for us? WHERE: Available at the Apple store. PRICE: Starting at $499 More About: Daily , Love
Friday Poll: What would you like Santa to pop under the tree for you this H
2011-12-02 05:23:00 Online Surveys & Market Research More About: Poll , Santa , Friday , Tree
What To Wear For Winter Running
2011-12-01 05:48:00 By Karen Kwan Snow, ice, wind, subzero temps ? there?s a lot to contend with when it comes to winter running, so if you?re braving the outdoors this season rather than confining yourself to the treadmill or indoor track, be sure you?re dressed properly. Here are a few pointers to get your geared up for ... More About: Running , Winter
Marc Jacobs? First TV Commercial
2011-11-30 15:29:00 It was really about time that Marc Jacobs , loved designer, got his own commercial. Set to the soothing music of “Dream a Little Dream of Me” by the Mamas & The Papas, this soon-to-air TV ad features three of Jacobs’ muses — Sophie Srej and Frida Gustovsson from the classic Daisy campaign, and Daisy Eau ... More About: Commercial , Fragrance
Contest: Benefit Cosmetics The Big 10
2011-11-30 14:25:00 As you can see here we really WANT the Benefit Cosmetics The Big 10 gift set. And if we want it, we bet you do too! To celebrate this wonderful festive season, we are giving away one of these amazing beauty sets – how does that sound, gorgeous? Check below to learn how you can ... More About: Contest
Daily Want, Need, Love: Sorel Tofino Waxed Canvas Boot
2011-11-30 05:54:00 WHAT: The Sorel Tofino waxed canvas boot in grey. Frightful Canadian winters require boots that will keep toes toasty warm and dry, and they need to look fashion-forward too. These fit the bill. WHERE: Available at Holt Renfrew. PRICE: $200 More About: Daily , Fashion , Love , Canvas
Daily Want, Need, Love: Benefit Cosmetics The Big 10
2011-11-29 16:44:00 WHAT: Benefit Cosmetics The Big 10 gift set. Oh Santa, this kit of beauty legends is just what we need to glamourize ourselves during this festive season. WHERE: Available at Sephora. PRICE: $38 More About: Daily , Love
Friday Poll: Will You Be Shopping on Black Friday?
2011-11-25 20:02:00 Online Surveys & Market Research More About: Shopping , Black , Poll , Friday
Will Running Make My Legs Bulky?
2011-11-24 15:34:00 By Karen Kwan Lean — that’s what most of us are aiming to achieve when we’re working out. So much so that we may shy away from activities that have a reputation for creating bulky muscles, such as lifting weights leading to a manly physique, or running causing hefty thighs and calves. In fact, a ... More About: Running , Legs , Make
Black Friday Divine Deals
2011-11-23 16:20:00 Black Friday and Cyber Monday are fast approaching. We’ve found you the BEST deals on the ‘net, and here they are… Enjoy 30% off any purchase plus free shipping on orders over $150. Offer valid 11.23 through 11.28. Use code FCBLKFRI. Receive an Award Winning Travel Size Elixir Ultime Nourishing Hair Oil With Purchase of ... More About: Black
Making Of The New OPIUM Commerical
2011-11-22 14:42:00 In 1977, Yves Saint Laurent caused quite the commotion with the launch of his fragrance, OPIUM. In September, actress Emily Blunt was announced as the new face of this iconic fragrance – this is the first time she has worked with a fragrance and actually being the face of a brand. Now, on December 4th, ... More About: Fragrance
2011 Holiday Gift Guide: 60 Gift Ideas For Your Loved Ones
2011-11-22 01:23:00 Deck the halls with boughs of holly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Tis the season to be jolly, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Now we shop with joy and excitement, Fa la la la la, la la la la. Our gifts will bring delight and amusement, Fa ... More About: Ideas , Holiday , Gifts , Gift Ideas , Gift
Taking Care Of Your Workout Apparel
2011-11-17 05:05:00 By Karen Kwan You put your fitness apparel through a lot?all of that sweat from pushing yourself through some serious workouts, and since you?ve invested some good money into this gear, surely you want to make sure it stays looking and smelling as good as it did when you bought it. Here are some ways ... More About: Workout , Apparel , Care
10 Beauty-ful Gifts From Shoppers Drug Mart
2011-11-16 21:00:00 Sponsored ‘Tis the season to spoil the people you love. And what better way than with these 10 beauty-ful gifts we spotted at our fave drug store ? Shoppers Drug Mart . Yes, you can get all of your shopping done in ONE STORE! FOR HER 1. Vera Wang Princess gift set, $82 Mom will feel ... More About: Beauty , Gifts
Glam Shellac Manicure For The Holidays
2011-11-15 13:47:00 Though red is usually our go-to colour for the holiday season, we thought that this custom-colour Shellac mani spoke to us. You likey? The base is actually a deep grey (Asphalte) with an opalescent pink (Moonlight and Rose) layered on top. Our ring fingers were given an extra little bling with a sheer multi-coloured glitter ... More About: Holidays , Glam
Divine Deals
2011-11-14 14:21:00 Start that Holiday shopping early and save money with these divine deals.
The Truth Behind 3 Common Running Myths
More articles from this author:2011-11-10 05:09:00 By Karen Kwan Myth #1: You should stretch before you run. Those gentle stretches most of us envision when we think ?stretching? where you hold the stretch for 30 seconds or so? Not beneficial, it seems, before going for a run when it comes to injury prevention as we once thought. But that?s not to ... More About: Truth , Running , Myths , Common 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
