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There’s a time and a place for all the fun things in life. And that includes lip gloss. It’s that certain sweet spot where the right event, circumstances and, well, weather come together to bring the perfect opportunity for you to sport a glossy pout. But when the timing’s wrong? It’s seriously wrong. Ever applied […]

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If you read your horoscope this morning, it probably mentioned the usual—career, love life, family. What it probably didn’t tell you, though, was what lip shade you should choose. Thankfully, that’s where we come in, ready with your lipstick horoscopes for the weekend.

We’ve found the shades that best suit each zodiac sign, so when you get ready to head out tonight, you can leave your makeup look in the hands of the stars.

See the Downton Abbey bath and beauty collection »

If your heart is still broken thanks to the third season of Downton Abbey, we have some good news: you can now light an official Downtown Abbey candle in honour of the departed characters. To celebrate the upcoming fourth season of everyone’s favourite period drama-slash-soap opera, Marks & Spencer is releasing a collection of Downton Abbey bath and beauty products.

Guaranteed to delight both 1920s British nobility and current day commoners (that’s us!), the 10-piece collection includes soaps, lip glosses and balms and even nail polishes.

See the entire M.A.C Archie’s Girls collection! »

Are you a Betty or a Veronica? If you grew up reading Archie Comics, chances are you easily have an answer to that question. Now, thanks to M.A.C Cosmetics, you have the opportunity to adopt either of these iconic personalities into your beauty routine with the new Archie’s Girls makeup collection.

The M.A.C Archie’s Girls collection, which launches on February 7, features makeup inspired by the legendary comic book love triangle. The epic Betty vs. Veronica rivalry is revisited with two distinct makeup looks. For Betty, known for her blonde locks and innocent girl-next-door persona, M.A.C has created sugary sweet pink and peach-coloured lipstick, intense black mascara, and coral powder blush. Veronica, with her striking brown hair and vivacious personality, is treated to vampy violet lipstick, dramatic berry-coloured nail polish, and rich purple and navy eyeshadows. The collection also includes specially designed makeup brushes as well as compact mirrors, totes and makeup bags.

Every week we take on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more and provide all the answers. This week—our first Beauty Fix of 2013—we’re all about amping up the colour and changing up your look for the new year. We suggest the best new tool for filling in your eyebrows, offer two ways to try this season’s violet lip colour and discuss whether you should switch up your cleanser in the winter months. Have a question we haven’t answered? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com.

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Every week we take on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more and provide all the answers. This week, Beauty Fix is adding a charitable component to your search for the perfect eye shadow, lip gloss and fragrance. We’ll help you find the perfect shadow for this season’s smoky eye, a scent that’s not too strong and a lotion that does more than your average moisturizer. Even better, every answer this week includes a product that gives back. What more could you want? Seeking the answer to another beauty problem? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com.

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Every week we take on your questions about makeup, skincare, hair and more and provide all the answers. This week, Beauty Fix is focused on making it last—or not. Some things, like a great makeup application, a brightly-coloured lip or an ombré hair dye are worth preserving and we have the tips to help you do so. On the flip side, we also have a foolproof method for curing one of the most common beauty errors. If you’ve ever sprayed too much perfume, read on! In need of a beauty fix yourself? Email us at beautyfix@fashionmagazine.com.

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When you ask most women which beauty product they couldn’t live without on desert island it usually comes down to either a great mascara or a favourite lip balm. The choices makes sense: a full, fluttery set of lashes brightens the eyes and draws attention away from under-eye circles or blemishes, and nothing’s worse than the thought of being trapped with chapped lips and not a single drop of lip balm in sight. Regardless of whether or not you’re facing exile to a desert island, you’ll certainly appreciate the tips in this week’s Beauty Fix.

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Rumour has it that when makeup artist Pat McGrath set out to create her “living doll” look for Louis Vuitton’s Spring 2012 show, she and her team pulled an all-nighter (at the Ritz, of course!) to glue together 10 sets of false lashes for each model. When the show opened with models perched on a revolving carousel in candy-coloured frocks, their flawless makeup and dense, fluttery lashes momentarily created the illusion that mannequins were instead the stars.

Despite its high maintenance appearance, it’s really simple to recreate this Barbie-esque beauty look. And forget 10 sets of falsies—you can pull it off with just five products in the bat of an eyelash!

Ready to try this look at home? See how to do it!»

Joe Fresh has taken all the beauty guesswork out for you by packing all your summer essentials into one package: juicy punches of colour, tawny bronzes and shimmering golds, all for $12! Joe Fresh Bright burst face palette ($12, joefresh.com)

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There’s no denying that we tend to prim and preen even more than usual when we’re vying to impress the opposite sex. And while confidence is always the best way to look attractive, it certainly helps to have a few other beauty tricks up your sleeve when it comes to feeling extra special for your special someone. This week, Beauty Fix has your best bet for a post-baby date night, a lip gloss that encourages kissing, and other tricks to keep the romance alive.

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