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Popular in the 1920s, ’30s and ’40s, the Half Moon Manicure is a hot nail trend that resurfaced on the Fall/Winter 2009 RTW catwalks but has been slow to gain mainstream attention.  Championed by Ruffian and early adopters Dior and Thakoon, we saw on runways again for Spring 2011 - but this time, it's getting nods beyond the beauty blogger posse.

Dubbed "the Ruffian" for the...

The Ballerina Bun was one of the trendy hairstyles in 2010 and we expect it to transition smoothly into 2011.  It's easy to do and works for both daytime and evening.


Sarah Jessica Parker's go-to style of the year has also been spotted on other celebs like Kate Bosworth, Sienna Miller and Rachel McAdams.


Here's how to get the look:

Step 1: Using a hairbrush, smooth your hair into a...

Throwing a holiday party and still stuck on the table centerpiece?  Try this easy and inexpensive DIY Cookie Tree as a table accent.

What you'll need:

3 or 4 long twigs (approximately 2 feet tall)
6 full leaves
red spray paint
mini ornaments
A clear bowl.  Pictured here is a Pampered Chef Trifle Bowl.
12-15 Cookies with holes in the center
Ribbon

What to do:

Step 1: Take your twigs and coat...

For Arts & Crafts lovers, it’s the most wonderful time of the year!  With the holidays quickly approaching, it’s only fitting to start with one of the most basic decorations: a beautiful custom made wreath. Pre-made versions are available everywhere but this no-fuss, simple and inexpensive DIY craft will wow your holiday visitors as soon as it catches their eye – and you’ll truly...

Perhaps you weren’t born with a perfect bone structure and complexion, but with subtle shading and highlighting, you can transform your natural contours into much more.  Cathy Morrison models the technique for this tutorial.

Before you begin, study your face: you want to find and enhance what you already have rather than creating different structures. Remember that dark parts absorb light...

One of the most challenging hair styles to do at home is an up-do. Most of us prefer to let the pros do it, but Eric Del Monaco, of Del Monaco Hair Studio, shows us it's not that hard.    ChickAdvisor's Pamela Li models this gorgeous look today.

A bold red lip is an easy way to feel gorgeous and glamorous in a snap, but so many women steer clear of crimson pouts because they’re afraid of the intense colour, smudging or bleeding. Take courage: with the right colour and proper application techniques, a bold, red lip can instantly transform.

ChickAdvisor’s Cathy Morrison models this hot look today.

To make sure your lips are soft, gently...

Summer is a great time to get a little playful with your hair and create a sexy new ‘do.

Eric Del Monaco invited us to his new salon, Del Monaco Hair Studio to show us how to get tousled, sexy hair at home. This is something you can easily do yourself, or you can pop into Eric's salon and have him or one of his fashion week experts do it for you for $45, which includes a wash, blow-dry and...