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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
Movember Nails
2011-11-09 15:54:00 As you know it’s Movember, and we talked a little about showing your support here and here. Well, we just came across this nail tutorial video from Cute Polish and HAD to share it with you. What could be more adorable than mini handlebar moustaches on your nails this month? What do you think? More About: Nails
Say Oui To Miss Piggy
2011-11-08 15:29:00 We grew up watching The Muppets , and of course the larger than life Miss Piggy was our fave character. She’s sassy, a total diva, and always had rocking eye makeup! Now we can all channel the posh piggy’s look with the new eye essentials collection from MAC Cosmetics. This limited-edition, online-exclusive beauty trio is in celebration ... More About: Disney
10 Fab Beauty Products Under $15
2011-11-07 18:54:00 We’ve rounded up ten amazing products that give you some serious bang for your buck. And yes, they really are all under $15! Click on the images to learn more about each product. More About: Beauty , Products , Beauty Products
Madonna To Launch Fragrance
2011-11-04 17:34:00 Almost every month we’re being notified about the launch of a “celebrity” fragrance. Most of the time we’re kinda thinking, “whatever.” But, today is different. Today, we have learnt that the queen of pop herself is entering the fragrance world early next year (with the help of cosmetics giant Coty Inc.). We respect Madge ’cause ... More About: Madonna , Launch , Fragrance
5 Ways To Stress Less
2011-11-03 05:21:00 By Karen Kwan If life is a little too heavy on the high-stress situations lately, here are some simple strategies that may help you better pull through these tough times. Schedule your stressing time. If you make a concerted effort to not stress and worry about your situation throughout the day, but rather schedule a ... More About: Stress
Moustag Yourself Today
2011-11-01 13:13:00 Each year in November , Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches (Mo) on thousands of men?s faces. We have to admit that we’re really not fans of “Mos” – too scratchy, but it’s for a great cause. Launched in Australia in 2004, Movember is the world?s largest charity event raising funds for cancer affecting men ... More About: Charity , Canada , Today , Prostate Cancer
Halloween Spook-Tacular Soap
2011-10-31 14:49:00 We’re still creeped out from watching last week’s Halloween episode of American Horror Story – that show is so going to give us a heart attack! But, truth be told, nothing scares us more than…germs! We’ve found a way to embrace our inner Halloween spirit and quash our germaphobe tendencies, all in one go: the Bath ... More About: Soap , Bath and Body Works
What To Eat When You Have A Cold
2011-10-27 16:16:00 By Karen Kwan Your nose is so congested and you can?t taste a thing and you have zero appetite but skipping your meals is a bad idea when you?ve come down with a cold. There is truth to the saying that you should feed a cold ? it?ll help keep your immune system well nourished ... More About: Cold
Blue Bagging It
2011-10-26 17:41:00 By Doris Montanera Move over little blue box, now there?s a blue bag. Luxury designers Richard Lambertson and John Truex, whose collective resumes include Gucci, Bergdorf Goodman, Barney?s, Calvin Klein and Geoffrey Beene, are the names behind Tiffany & Co.?s new leather line, launched in Canada this fall. The bags pay homage to the jeweler ... More About: Blue
Yes, You Too Can Remove Your Gel Polish At Home
2011-10-25 23:15:00 We absolutely love our Shellac and Axxium manicures. It’s kinda our obsession. How could you not love these gel polishes? They last FOREVER without chipping and your nails look super-shiney the entire time. But, if we’re honest, what we aren’t so keen on is having our no-chip polish removed. Every two or three weeks we visit our lovely nail tech to ... More About: Home
Cutest. Tweezers. Ever.
2011-10-21 06:09:00 Well I think this post title really says it all. Tweezerman is always coming up with funky designs for their products and partnering with stylin’ designers, but these Harajuku Lovers Designer Series Slant Tweezers ($30) have just got to be my fave. (I don’t know about you, but I only use Tweezerman tweezers. I have really baby-fine ... More About: Gwen Stefani
Where?s The Challenge in Corpse Pose?
2011-10-20 06:28:00 By Karen Kwan You?ve stretched and twisted your body into numerous positions all yoga class long and finally, it?s time for corpse pose or savasana. And yet this pose (where you?re lying on your mat) is actually considered one of the practice?s most challenging poses ? how?s that? ?On a physical level, corpse pose is ... More About: Challenge
Get The Look: Katherine Heigl at ELLE?s 18th Annual Women in Hollywood Trib
2011-10-19 15:29:00 Ok, so I was THRILLED to see that Katherine Heigl is a blonde again – sorry if I am waaay slow picking up on this. I thought she looked so drab with her dark brown locks. And it also seemed that her sense of (hair) style went right out the window. Am I wrong? Just look ... More About: Hollywood , Women , Elle Magazine , Celebrities
Baby, it?s cold outside
2011-10-18 19:05:00 Ok, I don’t know about you, but I am finding it freezing outside! Yes, it’s only the middle of October and perhaps I am a wimp, but me no likey being cold. I was a happy little camper when the PR gals from Old Navy invited me to their coat event – I got to check ... More About: Baby , Cold , Fall
Daily Want, Need, Love: Clinique Repairwear Intensive Lip Treatment
2011-01-17 20:06:00 WHAT: Clinique Repairwear Intensive Lip Treatment ?replenishes lost moisture and helps to repair our aging lips. WHERE: Holt Renfrew locations PRICE: $32.50 More About: Daily , Love
Golden Globes 2011: The Best Dressed
2011-01-17 19:05:00 We were glued to the TV last night and watched as the red carpet came alive with stunning celebs dressed in bold designer gowns. Check out our picks for the best dressed at this year’s Golden Globes . More About: Hollywood , Nicole Kidman , Celebrity , Natalie Portman
Daily Want, Need, Love: Cover FX
2011-01-13 15:38:00 WHAT: Natural FX Water Based Foundation SPF 15?perfect for keeping our skin hydrated and looking flawless. WHERE: Shoppers Drug Mart PRICE: $37 More About: Daily , Love , Make Up , Cover
Mat vs Reformer: Which Pilates class is for you?
2010-10-28 13:00:00 By Karen Kwan You keep hearing how incredible a workout Pilates is?it can help build strength, flexibility and improve your posture and balance?and you?ve decided to take some classes. But should you try mat work or the Reformer? ?The two are designed to be complementary,? says Margot McKinnon, founder and studio director of Body Harmonics Pilates. ?We ... More About: Class
Must-Read: Health & Swellness
2010-10-27 17:19:00 Each day we spend A LOT of time reading: We review our readers’ comments, twitter, product press releases, a tonne of emails. But what we really enjoy reading are blogs and websites. We’ve decided it’s time to share with you some of our favourites. And there are sooo many great ones - don’t cha think? Each Wednesday ... More About: Health , Read
Get The Look: Anne Hathaway?s Vogue Cover Look
2010-10-27 14:00:00 Who wouldn’t want to look like the stunning Anne Hathaway ? Are we right? Well, we’ve got the scoop on how to create her fab ‘do from this photo shoot. Celebrity stylist Oribe was the one who twisted Anne Hathaway’s into the perfect updo for the November cover of Vogue . “The look we were going for was Audrey Hepburn-inspired ... More About: Cover
Fall 2010: Styles That Will Make Your Head Turn
2010-10-26 15:04:00 By Sandy Caetano This fall?s fashion season is full of blasts from the past, timeless classics and a touch of the familiar. It?s all about recreating old looks and expressing your individual style. Classic pieces rule this season; they are versatile and allow you to do more or less. You can dress them up with gorgeous accessories ... More About: Styles , Make , Head
?Play On? with Carrie Underwood and Olay!
2010-10-26 13:00:00 Carrie Underwood was recently named Olay?s first-ever North American celebrity ambassador - and we are so not surprised! The 27-year-old country cutie was selected by Olay for her girl-next-door likeability, her determination to challenge what?s possible in all areas of her life ? and of course, her beautiful skin! Underwood brings her ?Play On? tour to ... More About: Carrie Underwood
Backstage Beauty: A Little Rock ?N? Roll
2010-10-25 16:04:00 We just had to share this look with you - it’s just so rock ‘n’ roll fabulous! Lora Spiga, makeup artist for Lancôme, created this distinctive and feminine makeup look for the Denis Gagnon Spring-Summer 2011 fashion show, held on October 18 at The Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. ?I was immediately inspired once I saw the Denis ... More About: Beauty , Rock , Rock N Roll , Roll , Backstage
Sponsored: Womanity
2010-10-25 14:26:00 By Elizabeth MacLean Womanity is the latest fragrance offering from designer Thierry Mugler . Womanity ?epitomizes a new feminine force: the influence and energy of women coming together.? Mugler may never duplicate the incredible success he received with his innovative and industry-changing ?Angel? of 1992, but in Womanity, he attempts to again break new ground. A faceted fragrance, ... More About: Ellen Degeneres , Sponsored , Fragrance , Meryl Streep
10 Gifts Under $100 For Her
2009-12-21 15:03:00 Stay on budget and in their good books with our perfect-for-them presents. Even Santa?s impressed. Click here to view. More About: Gifts
2009 Holiday Gift Guide for Gals
2009-12-18 17:25:00 Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Our Holiday Gift Guide for Gals has 30 gift ideas that are perfect for those gals in your life. To start, check out our gift suggestions that are over $100.
2009 Holiday Beauty: Flights of Fancy
2009-12-17 12:00:00 Chanel’s Christmas 2009 Makeup Collection was inspired by a small golden cage adorned with turquoise-coloured stones, encasing two tiny birds with emerald eyes and bodies of white pearls, owned by Coco Chanel at her apartment in Paris. Charmed by this singular object, Peter Philips, Global Creative Makeup Director of CHANEL Makeup, decided to make it the theme of ... More About: Beauty , Holiday , Flights , Chanel
2009 Holiday Gifts: For the Hostess
2009-12-16 14:09:00 Inspire your hostess with these delectable and delicious treats this holiday season. With something for everyone, you?ll be accepting all those holiday party invites after all! 1. Help them plan their next dinner party with Rachel Ray’s newest book, Rachael Ray’s Book of 10: More than 300 recipes to cook everyday ($24.95). There’s a chapter on ... More About: Holiday , Gifts
It?s All About Me
More articles from this author:2009-09-22 17:39:00 With a daybook filled with appointments from sun up to way past sun down, planning a holiday seems like a fleeting dream. Check out these three destinations and you?ll be moving book a flight/make a hotel reservation to the top of the to-do list. Beach escape - Florida Located on a sweet strip of creamy coloured sand ... 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
