Eyes, Lips, Face Articles

A classic favourite, bold red lips were all the rage at the Spring 2011 runway shows.  Cherry red, scarlet and orange undertones are the ones to wear this season.

Zac Posen, Dior, Gucci

Here are some of our favourite new reds:

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Yves Saint Laurent Golden Gloss in 'Golden Cherry' $12, Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain in 'Always Red' $12, GOSH Intense Lip Colour in...

Often a barometer of how the runway translates to the mainstream, celebs show us what's really on trend right now.  Last fall, New York Fashion Week predicted bold lips, strong eyes, and natural nudes (a.k.a. makeup-that-looks-like-you're-not-wearing-any-makeup).

While we've certainly seen all of these trends well represented, the front runner at Sunday night's Oscars was...

Remember those vibrant lip colours we saw on the NYC Spring/Summer 2011 runways?  Warmer weather is right around the corner, and it's time to start updating your makeup bag with one of the hottest lip colours this season: Orange.

Milly by Michelle Smith, Fendi, Marc by Marc Jacobs

Orange lipstick is flattering on almost all skin tones and best suits a clean face with minimal (or no) eye...

Three eye makeup trends we expect to see this spring are:

Bold & Bright Matte ColourChristian Dior Spring 2011

Last year we saw plenty of blended palettes but now it's all about a monochromatic look. Paired with the simple monochromatic and colour blocking fashion trends seen in New York for S/S 2011, it makes for a bold statement wearable on any complexion tone.  We'd wear...

Ladies, it's time to pucker up for this pretty shade as 2011 welcomes a new pink to the block: Honeysuckle (so declares colour trend authority Pantone - and we're happy to agree). A blend of both warm coral and cool magenta, this colour is universally flattering and can be worn all year long!

Incorporate this trendy colour into your makeup collection with a few of these lipsticks, glosses...

Try something different with your makeup this holiday season, starting with Green eye shadows. More than merely a Christmas colour, greens are fresh, bold, and pair perfectly with dark eyes. 

Alicia Keys, Katy Perry, Leighton Meester

Alicia's look is more subtle, and she matches her shadow to her green dress. Katy (being Katy) boldly blended green with grey and brown, and completed the...

The '50s makeup trend, reminiscent of beauty icons Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor, is back and red-hot this season.  Bold red lips and glossy waves epitomize this glamourous look we love:

Beyonce, Dita von Teese, Blake Lively

Gwen Stefani, Scarlett Johansson, Nicole Kidman
 
Hair is all about perfect blow dries, tumbling waves and pushed back ponytails.  Lips are...