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Taylor, 27, grew up in Launceston, Tasmania, Australia, area she formed as a archetypal for Skye-Jilly International, performed in academy plays and was crowned Miss Teen Tasmania 1998. She was alien to American audiences in the 2007 blur Transformers and followed up in 2008's Shutter and Bottle Shock. Taylor fabricated her U.S. TV admission in a alternating role on ABC's Grey's Anatomy afore

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"Women Empowered" the term has its roots in the feminist movement is no longer really relevant in today's society. In fact, the term "feminist" rarely appears in the conversations. 'Feminist' evokes images of suffragettes, 1940-1960 activists and demonstrators, often with trousers and shirts for men, while the struggle for political and social reform on behalf of oppressed women. Their courageous

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In fact, the range of possibilities in buying designer fashion can vary greatly. Consider the Pandora bracelet as one of the popular design elements of fashion jewelry that can be built offline. With the Internet, you can build a more efficient shopping in minutes what previously took hours. The attractiveness of a Pandora bracelet is the ability to actually build the jewelry. There are endless

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The other day I was talking with a geopolitical analyst who asked me about my thoughts on the rights of women in the Middle East and how long would it take to get to power? Specifically, what about driving, voting, and they occupy an important position? This is a damn good question, and no one really watching trends can be seen a new sunny morning, along with some storm clouds and whipping on the

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This is an issue I am addressing witnesses through the many bad decisions in the modern woman.I know that the rationalization of poor women has its roots in two main places. One is the lack of connection with spirit and disconnect with their true feminine essence. In our male dominated society abundant power seems that occurs only in a form. That is often seen as the masculine form. Women of

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As fun as ghoul and gore are for Halloween, nothing is more exciting to look at than fantasy makeup. The mix of colours and detail tell a beautiful story. You just need a big imagination and of course some handy makeup and tools to execute it. Shu Uemura's Tokyo Lash Bar collection of fantasy lashes are the perfect way to add some drama and intrigue to your overall look. Known for their extensive

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I've tried a lot of matte lipsticks, but Shu Uemura's Rouge Unlimited Supreme Mattes ($36 CAD) are a dream. For someone that has chronically dry lips, I'm so drawn to matte finishes. Damn you flaky chapped lips and dry weather! These matte lippies are like none other I've tried though. They are soft, smooth and have a soft-focus powdery finish. I actually found that compared to other matte

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You had me at Chanel. Whether it's the clothes, bags (my dream purse!), shoes, or makeup the iconic brand instantly commands your complete adoration. Since the makeup is the only thing my fingers can grasp, hold, and afford (and barely at that!), I shall swoon over this utterly beautiful collection Illusions D'Ombres De Chanel. This is definitely one of the must-haves of the season. Fall in love

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Hello Kitty is Pretty in Pink!It’s difficult not to like anything Hello Kitty. It really brings out the inner child in me so I was reallyexcited to try out these super cute products!The first I tried was the Hello Kitty Apple Balm. The consistency is perfect in my opinion – thick enoughto stay put for a couple hours, glossy and really soothes your pout. In its adorable apple shaped bottle,

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I'm kind of late getting on the eos (evolution of smooth) bandwagon. How did I not try these lovely lip balmies before?? I think I will have to end things with my beloved Korres Guava Lip Butter - I know, the horror! There are just too many reasons why eos is better. Don't get me wrong - Korres Lip Butter is amazing - but eos is 100% all natural and organic, free of petrolatum and parabens, is

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Lash love alert! Ardell #318's Lash Accents  have quickly become my favourite pair of falsies. As a makeup artist, half lashes make my job that much easier. For the longest while I was using a feathery pair from Quo and I was always cutting them in half to fit my clients eye. With Ardell's new half lashes, you just apply the glue and position on the outer edge and it's done! The results are

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 Photo Source: Style.com Alexander Wang F/W 2011 Move over bright lips and smokey eyes, in-your-face brows are this season's star. A nice, full brow never goes out of style for me though. Full brows help frame your face while thin brows just age you. Seen at Alexander Wang the full brow is bold, dark and a bit extreme especially when the rest of the face is bare. Here are some star products and

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Best in Red: Red was clearly the colour of the night. After the 5th red dress I was kind of bored of the fashion choices. However, Lea Michelle in Marchesa and Kate Winslet in Elie Saab wore the red dress the best. The other red dresses had too much going on. The overall design of the Marchesa dress was simple, but the embellished shoulders and bare back added that elegant chic touch. Kate's

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Photo Source: justjared.comIt is TIFF (Toronto International Film Festival) madness in Toronto which means Fall is just around the corner! Madge may be a diva but she knows how to rock red carpet glamour! Always a classic look, her 1940's makeup style is big again for the fall season. Get the Look:  Clockwise:  Lancome Les Oeillades Eye and Brow Palette in Blondette Fatale ($54 CAD): French style

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This summer has been all about the corals. My lips have been rockin' everything from orange corals to pink corals. Here are some of my favourite picks this season! (Will have to update with swatches - still no memory card! :()(Counter clockwise)Clinique Chubby Stick Moisturizing Lip Colour Balm in Mega Melon ($19 CAD): These chubby sticks bring me back to my kindergarten days when I used to rub

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Is it true? Is this Makeup Junkie finally emerging from the sleepless world of motherhood?? It's mid-August and I still have lots of summer favourites to share with you! In the next few weeks I will try and bang out my summer must-haves (with Baby Z's permission). Then I can share with you all my Fall/Winter collections that I've fallen in love with (stay tuned for new Chanel reviews!). As much

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Makeup Junkie guest contributor, Olivia, has brought you readers another fantastic tutorial! Can you do smokey eyes in the summer? Yes! Throw out your ideas of the classic smokey eye and swipe some colour on those peepers! Summer fever is upon us and we’re all itching to get out doors. For some that includes a night out on the town sans jacket, sporting your favourite little black dress. My go-to

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I'm no longer on bed rest, but you still want to know what kept me looking pretty right? Right!6. Revolution Organics All Over Body Balm ($28 USD): I've raved about this product before and I'll rave about it again (you can read my review here)! This eco-chic all-purpose body balm really came in handy when I was in the hospital. I didn't want to pack too much so this worked as my belly stick, lip

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Where to begin! My last post I was still on bed rest. I still owe you a couple of posts on the beauty products I relied on to keep me looking pretty and sane in the hospital. Well, a lot has happened in 2 weeks. I am no longer on bed rest because my little buddy decided he didn't want to miss the summer and was born on June 11 just two days before his older bro's birthday! Since he was born 8

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Many of you may think I'm ridiculous for even bothering to wear makeup while I'm in the hospital, but to prevent myself from getting deeply depressed, putting on makeup puts me in a good mood. Plus, it forces me to have some sort of routine and purpose for getting up in the morning. Many nurses have asked me if I was being discharged because I'm wearing makeup and wearing normal clothes and when

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I know, I just couldn't stay away! Stoked that I got my new laptop adapter and now I can blog away! Everywhere I look, I see women in their hospital gowns, hair matted, skin pale and sallow, dark circles and puffy eyes. Granted, the majority of them just gave birth and looking hot really isn't their first priority. I'm bed ridden, but since I can still move around a bit I'm making an effort to

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Hello my dear Makeup Junkies! Unfortunately, I'll only be updating my site on a minimal basis - the most once a week. Baby has decided that mommy needs to take a much needed rest and will be at the hospital on bed rest until baby arrives. It's not the most ideal situation but whatever will bring baby into this world healthy and strong! I was finally able to hook up the internet (thanks to my

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See behind-the-scene shots of our Eco-Chic Bride winner taken a couple of days ago with fellow beauty blogger and bride-to-be Monica from Beauty Parler! The shoot was sponsored by Revolution Organics, Schwartzkopf Essensity, Glam by Brianne, and Carey Ann Photography. To read about our fun shoot, click here. Photo Credit: Carey Ann Photography

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M.A.C. really loves bloggers even when our opinions are brutally honest. They strategically created an exclusive line with nine beauty bloggers from all around. How amazing is that? And one of the bloggers just happens to be fellow Canadian beauty blogger, Lesley Ellen of Lipstick, Powder, 'N Paint - way to represent Ellen! If you ever dreamed of creating a makeup line you can live vicariously

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It's Makeup 101 time! We haven't done in a while so I thought it would be fun to have loyal Makeup Junkie reader, aspiring makeup artist, and friend Olivia, do a fun tutorial. She's young, gorgeous and full of creative ideas. Enjoy! Spring is here and summer is just around the corner. That means it’s time to ditch the winter wardrobe and bring colour back into the mix. This season is all about

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What is it about sun-kissed skin that everyone longs for? Hmm, I can think of a few reasons. You look healthier, don't have to wear as much makeup, and everyone thinks you just came back from the most fabulous getaway.There are a variety of bronzers on the market to suit your fancy. Read up on what I think of this summer's latest bronzers-on-the-block!1. Clinique Almost Bronzer SPF 15 ($34 CAD):

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Find out why I love using these skin saving products! Visit The Joy of Makeup here to read my post!

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Trends in nails have become more innovative than ever before. From the reverse french manicure, to the half-moon manis, there are many fun ways to make your nails the hottest accessory. The "shatter" trend has every nail brand jumping on the bandwagon. This two-texture finish gives your nails a graffiti-inspired feel that is edgy, funky and super fun! I finally got to the try the trend with

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Aww shucks, you love us and we really, really love you Sephora! Us Canadian girls have sure embraced Sephora ever since it launched in Canada. Some of you call it your mecca for beauty and some of you call it home. Thank you Sephora for dedicating a palette especially for us Canadian beauty junkies! I was expecting the Sephora Loves Canada Minibag ($15 USD) palette to be the typical blockbuster

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Mark does lip gloss right!In its upcoming summer 2011 collection, mark introduces Ibiza Sol Marbleized Lip Gloss. The packaging tempts us to get “bonita” – pretty in Spanish – with these luscious lips shades. Sounds like a plan to me!The glosses come in three shades:Bonita Pink – a matte bubblegum pink with a rosy red swirl Chica Coral – a muted peach with a metallic dark coral

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In case you missed my post on The Joy of Makeup, read about the 5 pink blushes I reach for in my kit! Click here to read the post. What are your fave must-have pink blushes? www.joyofmakeup.ca

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Vasanti's spring/summer collection is making me fall in love with colour this season! Yes, these two items have quickly made a home in my kit. Vasanti certainly doesn't skimp on quality or pigment making their products makeup artist worthy! Vasanti Silky Eye Shadow Duo in Mount Rushmore ($20 CAD): Alright, it's time to gush over how much I adore this silky duo of goodness! Texture - amazing. It's

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Spring is just beginning here in Toronto, but I see summer skies on the horizon! My skin is starting to behave now that the weather is turning a bit warmer which means I can put away my heavier foundations! I've been living on tinted moisturizers since April, but my skin is still needing a bit of coverage. If you're deciding to make the switch to a tinted moisturizer, there's a few things to keep

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Beauty products make us feel good and look good, but when beauty makes the world a better place indulging in your favourite products just feels right. If you live to frolic in our beautiful oceans and love all the amazing sea creatures that live and roam in our oceans, then we need to do a better job at protecting them. With companies leaking oil and radio active chemicals seeping into our oceans

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Happy soon-to-be Mother's Day! Ok, most moms are run-down, tired, and maybe a tad crazy, but being a mommy has its perks. Nothing beats little hugs and kisses, cute scribbles that are supposed to be you, and hearing "I love you - you're the best mommy (no joke my son says this to me on a daily basis!), but we get to be pampered and spoiled with gifts for one whole day all for being an awesome mom

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Polpettina takes the stage!Tokidoki has launched a limited edition Cromatico Eyeshadow Palette – Polpettina, named after one of its super cute branded characters. As always with tokidoki, the case and packaging are very cute and colourful, inspired by the company’s Soda Shop collection print. The case is two tiered with four complimentary, micronized eye shadow colours on top, and an adorable

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Kate Middleton toned down her Royal status by doing her own makeup today and I must say she was absolutely glowing! Check out my thoughts on her DIY bridal look and the look I created on a face chart for my bride-to-be tomorrow on my sister site, The Joy of Makeup - she will definitely be getting the royal treatment! Click here to read the post. Congratulations to the Royal couple!

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I love me a good pink lipstick. What can I say? I'm a girly-girl at heart. I own a range of pinks from soft to bold, but it's the bold pink lippies that are taking over my beauty stash. You can definitely say my lips are ready for Spring's bold lip trend! Here are just a few of my favourite bold pinks that I switch between. They are all very similar, but the undertones vary from cool to warm and

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It's starting to feel like Spring today! To get your skin in spring perfection check out my tips on The Style Glossy Canada! Click here to read the article.

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As spring graces us with its presence, love is in the air! Maybe that’s what Reese Witherspoon wasthinking when she recently launched her new fragrance “Love to the Fullest”, exclusively for Avon.“Love to the Fullest” has a very fresh scent, with black cherry, sandstone, and evening primrose notes.It’s a very versatile perfume as it isn’t too strong or musty. Throughout the day, I noticed it

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Happy Earth Day and Happy Good Friday! How are you celebrating Earth Day? The last few days I've been a little obsessed with baby shopping. As many of you know, we are expecting our 2nd child this summer and we couldn't be more thrilled! Instead of buying a slew of brand new baby items, I've been reaching out to my mommy friends to see if they have any items they would like to lend or give away-

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I have such fond memories of Easter - from painting eggs, to hunting for chocolate in the grass, to making fun and yummy desserts! I still love all of that, but instead of painting eggs I'm painting my nails in Easter-perfect shades! Pastels are so in trend right now. If you're on the hunt for some Easter-friendly polishes here are 5 to throw in your basket! I'm still on the fence about which

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Is the cast of Jersey Shore responsible for putting bronzey, tanned skin back on the map?  More like orange, streaky, and muddy-brown! Definitely not my definition of a gorgeous, bronze glow. Snooki, you know what I'm talking about! Thanks to M.A.C.'s new Bronze Everyday collection (which is permanent by the way!), you can get beautifully, tanned skin the right way - hope you're taking notes

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Trends come and go so if you're hesitant to try some of this season's bright hues, Joe Fresh's beauty products will get you Spring ready under $10! With Joe Fresh's clean, clear packaging and great pigmentation their beauty line really is a steal. Their seasonal collections are always on trend and right off the runway thanks to Joe Fresh's resident celebrity makeup artist, Simone Otis. Let me

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Imagine that you could test out luxury brands without making a commitment to buy at full price. Imagine that the products would magically appear at your door-step. Imagine cutting down on wasted products and only buying the ones that work for you. Stop imagining because the brilliant on-line social shopping brand, Loose Button, is bringing this to all beauty consumers! What is Loose Button? Loose

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Makeup Junkie's sister site, The Joy of Makeup, is hosting its first contest giveaway and it's a BIG one! This is for all you brides getting married in Toronto and the GTA. I'm sure you're in the midst of planning your wedding and finding the right vendors to work with can be a little frustrating. By entering our contest, you'll have the chance to try out vendors that will help beautify you and

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(WARNING: A lengthy but informative post if I do say so myself!) I know, this season isn't about the neutrals. You want to see bright, bold and shocking right? As I mentioned in past posts, my makeup can be quite boring for a makeup artist. I love a neutral eye because it works for day and you can wear it with a bright lip. No matter what the trends, my neutrals are a staple and never go out of

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I got slushied! Well at least my nails did. Just when I thought I couldn’t love Global’s hit series “GLEE” anymore, Sephora – in conjunction with OPI – comes out with a limited edition nail collection. Needlesstosay, my inner Gleek was very excited to try this product line out!The collection is comprised of three nail appliqués, seven nail colours and six piece mini kit – all with clever names

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Think you can't wear Spring's bold hues this season? Check out my monthly beauty features on The Style Glossy! Check out my beauty tips on how to make Spring's bright shades work for you! http://thestyleglossy.ca

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(Warning: Most pictures appear blurry and have bad lighting. You can blame that on my Blackberry!)Pre-show: getting set up and bloggers seated.I've always wanted to sit in the audience of CityLine, particularly during one of the Fashion Friday episodes. But when I was invited to join the audience for a special Blogger episode I jumped on the chance - couldn't be more perfect!Me and familiar face

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The softer sides of green are drawing me in and is now this season's "it" colour of the moment for me. I'm loving all versions in teal, mint green, and now this more muted sage shade from O.P.I's Pirates of Caribbean collection called Stranger Tides. Stranger Tides is not a shocking shade for spring, but it's a new neutral without being so neutral. On my skin tone, it looks more natural but I

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Being a makeup artist, I pride myself on helping other women look and feel their very best whether it be giving flawless skin or beauty tips. But even this makeup junkie has a few bad beauty habits with this particular one being the worst. I would never tell other women to do this! Yikes! These are the state of my nails at the moment. I don't know what it is about nail polish remover (maybe the

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Are you a Stila girl? My first purchase at Sephora back in the day was Stila's classic click pen gloss in Apricot and Seashell eyeshadow that came in the cardboard packaging. It's been a while since I last purchased anything from Stila but the Spring collection is drawing me back! Stila Kitten All Over Shimmer Duo in Kitten ($29 CAD): Stila's best-selling shadow, Kitten, now comes in a

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It always makes me feel great to use products that contain more natural ingredients than the rest. Fresh is all about using nature’s gifts in all of their products – what a great philosophy!Fresh’s Supernova ultra-conditioning mascara contains natural ingredients like meadowfoam seed oil and linden bud extract which nourishes and fortifies lashes. What’s even better is that it doesn’t contain

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In case you missed the Spring beauty forecast, bold colour is everywhere this season! For my everyday, my makeup is pretty boring and this coming from a makeup artist. Bronzy brown lids, mascara, concealer, pink or peach blush, bronzer, and a pink or peach lipstick or gloss are pretty much what I wear during the week. Before child (B.C.), I relished being in my 20's and loved wearing bright bolds

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Finally, a green that I actually love! If you've read my blog in the past then you know green nails and I do not mix. Over the past years, bright day-glo shades have dominated the nail scene for spring. I'm actually loving the softer side of nails this season. I tend to gravitate to more bold, bright or deep hues but this season pastels have my heart! O.P.I's Pirates of the Caribbean: On Stranger

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Spring is looking pretty! Clinique has partnered with Michelle Smith, renowned fashion designer of women's fashion and accessories, Milly, to create this positively pretty palette for Spring! The colours and print of the little sash bag were designed in a signature print from her collection. The print was inspired by a couture 1960's print. Clinique Milly Pretty In Prints Palette (Limited Edition

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Photo Source: boncherry.comHappy International Women's Day to all the amazing, beautiful, hilariously funny and intelligent women I know and admire! How are you celebrating the woman in you? Being a woman rocks! Hug a woman who has inspired you, send a special note to a woman that has touched you in some way, and show your love to all the women you admire. A woman's revolution is happening all

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Are glosses taking on a new form? Are you loving these chubby lil' sticks of colour that many brands are carrying now? Don't worry - wand glosses aren't going anywhere but I'm loving glossy pencils. They are super portable and so easy to apply. NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencils now come in a gloss form! The Velvet Gloss Lip Pencils ($30 CAD) comes in 6 beautifully glazed shades just in time for

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How great would it be if you only had to apply lipstick once throughout day? Maybelline’s Superstay 24 lip colour makes the claim that it’ll last 24 hours if applied properly. This dual ended lip product works by applying the richly pigmented colour to clean, dry lips. Once the colour dries completely – which takes about two minutes – you apply the conditioning balm to add moisture and sheen.L-R:

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Milan FW F/W 2011 Giorgio ArmaniAn image that suggests a world of dreams; dreams that evoke tales of passion.The Giorgio Armani woman is dressed with soft pink make-up. Directly inspired by the soft pink tones from the Giorgio Armani collection, Linda Cantello re-interprets boudoir playing with light and shadow. Focusing on graphic eyes, more than make-up she creates illusion.  Milan FW F/W

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Eye primers are essential period, but even more so if you want to wear the bright hues of Spring this season. Despite Kat Von D's choices in men (Jesse James? Really? Really!), her love for permanent designs gave me an idea that her eye primer would be anything less than amazing.The High Voltage Eye Primer ($20 CAD) is very light-weight and has a silky smooth texture. It feels really great on the

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I wasn't planning on watching the Oscars in its entirety, but all the hype about James Franco and Anne Hathaway presenting peeked my interest. The youngest presenters to ever host the Oscars - pretty big deal. Not that I know, but I can imagine hosting a show as big as the Oscars isn't an easy thing. That being said, I kind of feel sorry that they bombed so bad! Wow, awkward much? It was so

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Spring is around the corner - I can feel it in my bones! I don't know about you but I'm so ready to shed my puffy winter coats and mits all for something breezy, Spring-y, and sexy. To ease the drag of this cold, grey winter I've been turning to my Spring makeup collections. To kick-off Makeup Junkie Spring faves, I'm getting pretty with Hello Kitty for Sephora! When I was between the ages of 7-

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NYFW F/W 2011 Elie TahariThe runway beauty look for Elie Tahari was very reminiscent of a porcelain doll. Kimberly Soane for Bobbie Brown played up the look with luminescent cheeks, plush rosy lips, and barely-there shadow.  Even the hair--a sleek center part pulled into a low ponytail--reinforced this play on minimalist chic.  Esther Langham for Moroccan Oil finished off the locks with a few

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NYFW F/W 2011 Badgley MischkaTom Pecheux for MAC Cosmetics created a 40's Hollywood glam makeup look (with some edge, of course), using black and silver metallic shades on the eyes. Eyebrows were defined, cheeks were contoured and lips were a lighter shade of red.NYFW F/W 2011 Badgley Mischka NYFW F/W 2011 Badgley MischkaPhotos provided by beautypress.com.

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NYFW F/W 2011 Anna SuiAt Anna Sui, 60s-mod makeup and big, retro hair complemented the Boho chic style of the Fall 2011 collection. Pat McGrath for CoverGirl traced a bold dark line into the crease of the eye and applied white eyeliner on the inner bottom lids for a wide-eye effect. Cheeks were flushed with a hint of color and lips were neutral and glossy. Garren for René Furterer amped up the

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NYFW F/W 2011 Nanette Lepore Nanette Lepore's Fall 2011 beauty looks played up the ethereal whimsy of her collection. James Kaliardos from MAC augmented the look by opting for a naked face save for a bright red lip and frosty eye accents.  The hair-- crafted by James Pecis for Morrocanoil--was a messy take on the french braid with intentionally haphazard sections pinned back.  NYFW F/W 2011

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NYFW F/W 2011 L.A.M.B. Despite the fact that there were six different beauty and hair looks coming down the street-gang inspired L.A.M.B. runway, the one commonality that all seemed to share was that the bigger and fiercer, the better. Hair by Danilo spanned the gamut from bouffants tucked behind lady-like head scarves, dramatically side-swept bangs, oversized buns, theatrical extensions, and an

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NYFW F/W 2011 Vera WangFor the Fall 2011 Vera Wang runway show, the makeup and hair played on the idea of a contrast between feminine and tough. Orlando Pita for Moroccanoil slicked back straightened hair and teased the bottom into a tucked-in ponytail. Lucia Peroni for Clé de Peau Beauté gave the models an intense pewter smokey eye which added a rougher edge to the clean, lady-like canvas: dewy

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NYFW F/W 2011 Michael KorsIconic models such as Carmen Kass, Karolina Kurkova and Angela Lindvall walked the runway at Michael Kors' Fall 2011 collection, celebrating his 30th anniversary in fashion. Dick Page for Shiseido created a clean, minimal makeup look and hair was simple and effortless- loose twists with hair parted in the middle and pieces intentionally sticking out. NYFW F/W 2011

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NYFW F/W 2011 Rebecca MinkoffOuidad kicked off NY Fashion Week 2011 with the Rebecca Minkoff show, the inspiration was a throwback 60’s vibe with a gypsy feel, and Ouidad’s “morning after” long, loose tousled styles were the perfect compliment to the collection.  To get the look, Ouidad used PlayCurl Volumizing Foam and Climate Control to give models a less polished “urban gypsy” look. NYFW F/W

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NYFW F/W 2011 Betsey JohnsonThe Betsey Johnson Fall 2011 show featured bold and unforgettably creative makeup and hair looks. Charlotte Willer for Maybelline New York used vibrant blue and gold shadows to colorblock the eyes and bold red on the lips. Peter Gray for Redken used a 1920's black bob wig on the models, strategically spray-painted with gold and a black lace pattern. Nonie Creme for

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Hair by Peter Gray for Moroccanoil®Photographer: © David Webber for Moroccanoil®The Inspiration:The Badgley Mischka Collection for Fall 2011 is inspired by the great parties and classic Hollywood film of the 40’s and 50’s including “All About Eve,” “The Women,” and “Dark Victory.” It celebrates the strength and sophistication of the iconic leading ladies of those times, including Bette Davis.Hair

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NYFW F/W 2011 alice + olivia by Stacey BendettAlice + Olivia Inspiration:The Alice + Olivia by Stacey Bendet Fall 2011 collection evokes timeless elegance and unabashed glamour. Stacey Bendet creates a wardrobe for a chic, free-spirited female; an empowered individual who is flawlessly fun and full of life, ready for a party, eccentric and captivating. NYFW F/W 2011 alice + olivia by Stacey

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NYFW F/W 2011 Monique LhullierFor Monique Lhullier's luxurious and feminine collection, the hair and make-up look was doll meets punk. Make-up artist Val Garland for MAC created a deep purple smoky eye, intense brows and berry-colored lips. Odile Gilbert for Kérastase created a doll-like, haute-couture updo, with ribbon-like curls topped off with a black bow. NYFW F/W 2011 Monique Lhullier 

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NYFW F/W 2011 Oscar de la RentaWHO: Revlon’s Global Artistic Director, Gucci Westman, backstage at Oscar de la RentaWHAT: Revlon’s Global Artistic Director, Gucci Westman, paired a strong brow with rosy, contoured cheeks for the Oscar de la Renta Fall 2011 collection, bringing forth the designer’s vision of an enigmatic eastern traveler. “The look is about a Mongolian journey,” says Westman.

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NYFW F/W 2011 Narciso RodriguezCollection:The Fall 2011 collection draws inspiration from architectural elements and the combination of these rich, textural materials.  It is a collection that combines color with neutrals to create graphic shapes and volume.Hair Look: This season the beauty look embraces the darker side of Narciso Rodriguez and illustrates the strength that this modern woman

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NYFW F/W 2011 Carolina HerraraAt Carolina Herrera's Fall 2011 show, make-up artist Diane Kendal for MAC Cosmetics used basic make-up elements to create a classic, flawless face. The eyes were lined with a winged effect at the top lid with black eyeliner, eyebrows were defined and cheeks were soft and rosy. A wine-color lip stain pulled the look together.  NYFW F/W 2011 Carolina HerraraOrlando

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SHOW: 3.1 phillip limLEAD ARTIST: Lisa Butler for NARS CosmeticsTREND: Theatrical eyesDESIGNER INSPIRATION:  “I thought about the element of motion – movement and vibrations that occur when you see a really chic girl riding a bicycle,” said designer Phillip Lim. “It’s a sense of class, but it is an athletic elegance in how she carries herself, and how she looks gliding through the air.”LOOK: “

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  NYFW F/W 2011 DKNY The Look:  Perfect ImperfectionThe hair look for the Fall  ’11 DKNY show in New York was inspired by the late ‘60s/ early ‘70s ‘mod’ look, where stiff structured looks gave way to a new modern aesthetic.   The hair perfectly partnered the new linear aesthetic of the DKNY catwalk collection, which featured a palette of black and white with splashes of red, orange and navy

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 SHOW: Marc JacobsLEAD ARTIST: François Nars, Founder & Creative Director of NARS CosmeticsTREND: Blushed cheeks and defined upper eyes INSPIRATION & LOOK: “The look started with a picture that Marc had of Christy Turlington with really fresh skin and rosy cheeks,” said François Nars, Founder & Creative Director of NARS Cosmetics. “Marc wanted ‘icy cold cheeks’ and so the blush is drawn down in

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Napoleon Perdis kicked off the first official day of fashion week with a variety of looks. From the all natural, fresh faces of the Duckie Brown boys, the strong brows and nude matte lips at Nicholas K, to the extreme look of the Victor de Souza show – Napoleon and his talented team has and continues to cover it all.  At Nicholas K, to echo the rugged, outdoorsy feel, Napoleon mirrored the tones

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 SHOW: Mandy CoonLEAD ARTIST: Francelle, NARS Makeup ArtistTREND: Art-deco “inside out-lined” eyesINSPIRATION: “My inspiration started with a picture of my family in the late 70s; I thought my mom was so chic. I was also very inspired by these pictures of manta rays and came up with a very film-noir esthetic for the collection, which is very chic, but also very dark,” said designer Mandy

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 NYFW F/W 2011 Yoana MAKE UP FOR EVER ALLIANCE artist, Lottie (www.makeupforever-alliance.com), served askey make up artist for the Yoana Baraschi Fall/Winter 2011 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Lottie was inspired by the season’s bold, glossy jewel tones thatcomplement Yoana’s collection.Complexion & Cheeks: Lottie kept the complexion bare with MAKE UP FOR EVER HD Invisible

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NYFW F/W 2011 HonorSHOW: HonorDESIGNER: Giovanna RandallLEAD ARTIST: James Boehmer, NARS International Lead Makeup ArtistTREND: Graphic eyesINSPIRATION: “I kept looking back to a moment with my grandmother in a department store. There was a gumball machine that I wanted, but the only one left was housed in a box that was a bit damaged. The idea of something slightly distressed, but still

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NARS created the look for the Thakoon Fall 2011 runway show.SHOW: ThakoonLEAD ARTIST: Diane Kendal for NARS CosmeticsTREND: Tribal eyes and muted lipsINSPIRATION: “The collection draws inspiration from the opulence of the Rococo period and the style of the Masai tribe in Africa,” said designer Thakoon Panichgul. “There are a lot of primary colors, but also gorgeous marabou feathers, so we wanted

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Valentine's Day is fast approaching! How many of you really celebrate V-Day? For me, the only thing I love about it is the heart-shaped chocolates! My husband and I don't go all out like we used to now that we're married - not to say that we don't have any romance - but we don't need one day to show how much we love each other because we show each other everyday. Go ahead and gag but we really do

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 Photo Credit: NARS I love boutiques especially when it has the name "NARS" in it. The new boutique opening on February 10 in New York City's West Village is white, bright and oh-so-chic! The fire place adds a warm, cozy touch. I can't help but drool over the displays of eyeshadow after eyeshadow, blush after blush, lipstick after lipstick!  The boutique will sell a series of products exclusive

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If you're getting married in the Toronto/GTA area this year and are still looking for a Toronto/GTA bridal makeup artist check out The Joy of Makeup to view my services, rates, contact info and portfolio. For any brides getting married I also have some great beauty tips, Joy Approved beauty product reviews, and some hair and makeup inspirations! Visit the official blog to read up on the latest

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Spring is calling my name, but my nails are still clinging to Fall & Winter's deep moody shades. Have you heard of Nubar Nail Lacquers? If not, then you must! I had heard about this brand through other beauty blogs and I can't believe I've waited this long to try it. I'm really impressed with the quality of these polishes!Nubar's creator, Noubar Abrahamian, set out to design a line of polishes

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I know, we've all said it - we're so over you Winter! Spring cannot come fast enough! Thankfully, the buzz of Spring beauty trends and sneak peeks of Spring makeup collections have been keeping me warm. Back in December, I was invited to the M.A.C. Master Class featuring Spring trends. What a great way to forget the cold even if just for a few hours! M.A.C. Senior Artist, Jane McKay (left), and

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How many of you caught the red carpet coverage of the Golden Globes last night? How many of you actually watched the awards show? For most award shows, the only thing I look forward to is the red carpet coverage but since Ricky Gervais was hosting I just had to watch the whole show! Again ,he was hilarious with his unforgiving digs at the celebrities and was just true to himself through and

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 Has the cold winter weather left your skin feeling dry and itchy? Do you find every skincare product you try makes your sensitive skin irritated and blotchy? Or do you suffer from eczema? My son developed eczema at the age of one and ever since it's been a constant battle until now. I had tried avoiding topical steroid creams such as hydrocortisone but creams from Aveeno or Jergens Baby would

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I'm excited to announce the new launch of my personal website, The Joy of Makeup! At the new Makeup Junkie sister site you will be able to view all my makeup work, services and rates, latest makeup jobs or events, and beauty tips. I also have a dedicated blog on the site which I will occasionally be updating with new work, makeup 101's, and beauty tips so be sure to visit!I'm very excited about

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When a new year begins, we’re encouraged to make a resolution. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve sworn to eat better or exercise more often for my New Year’s resolution, and of course, broken it! This year I decided to take a different course of action. Why not try something fun this time around? My 2011 New Year’s resolution: be more daring and creative when it comes to beauty.Dare to be

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