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Ever wondered what a football uniform might look like in the future? It seemed Emma Watson did. Which must be what prompted her to wear this shoulder padded ensemble from Balenciaga Resort 2014 collection to the GQ Man of the Year Awards. 
  

Truth be told, I really want to like this. It's kind of a cool couture look and I can totally see this working on the runway. But Emma...
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Olivia Wilde seems like that girl who is always impossibly pretty while being totally down to Earth. Like a girl next door but she can also pull off any couture label. She'll wear Chanel like nobody's business and down a beer at the same time. For this, I have always been jealous of her. 

Now, I have another reason. 


She may be one of the only women I know who can look this sophisticated...
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As you are all well aware, this year's ShopCrawl, in partnership with FASHION Magazine and presented by the new 2014 Ford Fiesta, is set to be one of the best ever. Like, seriously. Best. Ever. If you haven't already (and why haven't you?) head on over here to get tickets and a piece of the action!

Not only will a ton of amazing chicks get together to get their shop on but they'll be able to score...
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Fall beauty collections have been rolling out and what I've most been looking forward to snapping up is a new foundation. I mean, I just finished up my current Benefit Hello Flawless fave, so it's kind of like, I need another one, right? Right?! 

Well, since I've justified this to myself, I found 8 new possibilities for new fall foundations to test out.  
 

1. Sephora...
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Lately, I've been obsessed with all things lavender. Have you noticed? It's just such a soothing, relaxing scent and it brings me to my happy place. I cannot get enough of it. With fall right around the corner, my hands have been getting drier and this is seriously putting me in an unhappy place. 

To solve both these issues, I have found an excellent DIY for a lavender scented hand salve....
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This week, we're back with three new magazine covers and three gorgeous and talented ladies repping them. Each lovely lady worked it in her own way and it's time to break it down and find out who did it best. 

#1 Dakota Fanning for Elle Korea 


(images via tomandlorenzo.com)

#2 Lena Dunham for Marie Claire UK 

 

(images via marieclaire.co.uk

#3 Lady Gaga for V Magazine 


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Lavender is one of my all time favourite scents. It's the perfect smell for a candle right before I hit the hay, it makes me relaxed and ready to drift off to dream land. Lavender can be used in a whole slew of different ways: from lavender lemonade to chocolate cupcakes.

Want to know more about this wonder herb? Check out 10 different ways you can DIY with lavender: 


Slip into a soothing bath...
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After a long eye makeup hiatus, I am back on the wagon! So, I need your help. Tell me what new products I should test out for my new found smoky eye obsession!  This week (from September 2-8), review an eye makeup product. This means you can review an eye liner, mascara or an eye shadow

When you enter a review you're automatically in the running to win a prize pack worth...
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Babies are growing and hungry little ones! Obviously, bottles get a lot of use. Which is why this week, the Review of the Week giveaway is for baby bottles! 

When you review a baby bottle (from September 2-8) , you'll automatically be entered to win a prize pack worth approx C$35.00. The more reviews you enter, the better your chances are of winning! Ready to review? Click here. Or, check out...
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I adore caesars. I think they're my favourite cocktail, of all time. Which is saying something. They're spicy, salty and tangy. The perfect combination. Plus, you can get away with drinking them at brunch = awesome. 

Since the long weekend is upon us (who else cannot wait to just sit in a hammock in the sun?), I thought it was only appropriate to present a few different caesar-iffic styles of...
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