Beauty

Fall is a season of transition and beauty junkies and perfume lovers are quick to admit that a change in makeup and fragrance does a woman good. It’s the perfect time to ditch the light, beachy scents of summer and gravitate towards a stronger, though not empowering,scent. Plus, it’s an easy way to make a change and feel beautiful without spending a fortune.

Just as we are influenced by Madonna, we can’t forget that her style icons are some of the most glamorous women to grace the silver screen: Jean Harlow, Grace Kelly, and, of course, Marilyn Monroe. These days, we have to get our Elizabeth Taylor fix via Netflix, but the return of Old Hollywood beauty is here for the taking.

Forgetting colouring and cutting — the easiest way to get out of a hair rut is with a hair accessory. Be it a feather, flower, or cluster of jewels, any length or style can go from ho-hum to Hollywood in an instant with one of these toppers.

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month, a time to recognize the importance of prevention and support those living with this disease – until we find a cure

While we loved the bright neon shades on fingers and toes this summer, nothing says autumn like the rich, saturated shades of the trendiest nail polish shades of this new season. From grey to green (yes, green!), eggplant to pewter, it’s time to get rid of bubblegum pink and bright coral and take a walk on the walk side.

Olivia Chantecaille is no stranger to the beauty industry. As Creative Director of Chantecaille, a luxury skincare and cosmetics company known for using natural botanicals and its dedication to nature, both as a inspiration and involvement in environmental causes, Olivia has been immersed in the world of beauty since a very young age, no doubt in part to her mother, Sylvie, the company’s creator. We caught up with Olivia and asked about her inspirations, beauty secrets, and must-have products.

When it comes to makeup application the secret is not only the right makeup, (though that is pretty important), but the right tools. Think about it: would a carpenter bang a nail with an old, wimpy hammer? To that point, assembling the right tool kit will lay down the foundation to the right look, time and again…Read More

Much like a painter needs multiple colours to shape a work of art, we often need more than one shade of makeup to nail down a look, be it creating a smoky eye, hiding under-eye bags or playing up a pout. Which is why palettes are so wonderful, not to mention economical. Read more >>

Spa treatments are quite the luxury these days but at-home pampering is a no-brainer, provided you know your skin type and its problems. (And, of course, those rare lucky types with non-problematic skin can benefit from a little TLC). Read more

Clothing and accessories aside, grey is decidedly the neutral hue for Fall makeup, popping up everywhere from nail polish to mascara. And because it’s a neutral, the shades are wearable for pretty much everyone…read more