FASHION Magazine

Well, our vote for the biggest upset at this year’s Oscars has to be the makeup. From Michelle Williams’ usual routine of a glossed lip and lightly lined eye to Cameron Diaz’s typical pink lipstick, it seemed like almost all the top stars were playing it safe on the red carpet. Neutral shades and sheer nail polish abound! That being said, amongst all the usual suspects it’s still possible to find inspiration—like Rooney Mara’s perfect brows, Angelina Jolie’s flawless red lip, and Emma Stone’s all-over pink shimmer. We’ve rounded up five of our favourite beauty outliers from the red carpet and have behind-the-scenes tips from the makeup artists who created each look.

See the best in red carpet beauty from Rooney, Angelina, J.Lo, Shailene, and Emma! »

A few hours after the Erdem show ended on Monday, pictures of the lacy, camouflage-esque floral print started popping up across Twitter, Facebook, and Pinterest. It’s always interesting to see which elements of a collection achieve viral (for lack of a better word) status on social media sites and go on to become ubiquitous within months—Miu Miu’s swallows, anyone? So, in effort to start canonizing Erdem’s vibrant print, I took the Fall 2012 design to my nails.

See the Erdem manicure! »

How can I update my makeup bag for spring without breaking the bank?
I love the notion of jumpstarting the season with your makeup choices, especially when exciting and inspiring colours are popping up in new nail polishes and lipsticks. However, showing some restraint while scouring the stores will save you a pretty penny and possibly even buyer’s regret.

Our enthusiasm for The Hunger Games movie (42 days and counting!) grew even deeper with the announcement of their China Glaze nail polish collaboration, and then reached full fandom status when Taylor Swift became part of the soundtrack. Thankfully, this new Lana Del Rey–inspired spoof song allows us to dial down our tween-age adoration to a more appropriate (ironic?) adult level.

But, before we sound too blasé about The Hunger Games, there’s yet another reason to get excited! Joe Fresh just announced that they’ve partnered with the film and are running a contest to send one lucky winner to the red-carpet premiere in Toronto—with a $500 Joe Fresh gift card. Continue over to torontolife.com for full details, or check out Joe Fresh on Facebook.

Read on at Toronto Life »

There’s nothing better than a holiday to inspire a great manicure—and for us, Valentine’s Day sits at the top of the list. After all, pink and red are the most popular polish colours available. From tiny hearts to handwritten love letters, we have five manicures to share that are sure to, at the very least, inspire a night in with your true love: nail polish.

Let’s get romantic! See the manicures »

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. Have a hot date ready? Or a single gals’ night out? Don’t wait for cupid’s arrow to get you in the mood—these 4 lingerie trends will do the trick.

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Check out our shopping list of the sugary pastels, neon punches, and the surf prints that need to be in your closet this spring.

See our 30 picks now! »

We already gushed over Rose Byrne’s Joe Fresh makeup at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, but now the actress reveals the inspiration behind her red carpet hair. It might sound like an unconventional pairing, but it’s actually a spot-on description for Byrne’s sleek bob: “It’s Scarface-inspired. It’s like Scarface meets Anna Wintour.”

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It seemed like many were playing it safe on the red carpet at the Screen Actors Guild Awards this weekend. The dresses were pretty, but there was nothing overtly jaw-dropping, and in terms of beauty the trend seemed to lean towards keeping it simple. Dare we say that the stars (and their stylists!) are holding back until the Oscars? We’ll have to wait until February 26 to find out. But until then, here are four looks that managed to stand out:

Rose Byrne does Joe Fresh! »
Michelle Williams’ bright nails! »
Ashlee Simpson’s short and sculpted hair! »
Dianna Agron’s fishtail braid! »

We can’t wait to wear this dress in the warmer months—but in the meantime, we’ll be pairing it with tights. ($30, joe.ca)

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During LG Fashion Week last October, we were treated to a bright and glossy Joe Fresh runway, featuring the who’s who of Canadian models, and the crème de la crème of the brand’s designs—but as always, we wondered: are they really going to make it into the stores?

Yesterday, we headed to Joe Fresh HQ in search of the goodies, and found one helluva sunny offering, chock full of—well you guessed it… the crème de la crème of Spring 2012. Set to land in stores as early as February, here are some of our favourite pieces in the latest collection.

View our picks »

This week on Nail Corner, we feature two designs that make clever use of manicure guide stickers—a half-moon mani and a tone-on-tone diagonal stripe. Both are even easier to do in person than they look. Plus, for those with a steady hand and playful mind, we present a festive birthday cupcake manicure. Like what you see? Want to share your own nail art? Join us on Facebook or Twitter!

Check out our manicures! »