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Take a look at some iconic NARS moments throughout the years » François Nars wants to talk about lipstick. Specifically lipstick tubes. Neatly arranged on a low-slung coffee table before him sits an array of sculpted bullets. They’re just a small sampling of the new 40-shade Audacious Lipstick Collection ($37 each, narscosmetics.com) that will debut […]

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It’s been a few years since ombre hair exploded onto the scene, and it show no signs of slowing down, but who’s to argue with dye jobs that let us go more than 8 weeks between salon appointments? Everyone in the celebrity world has adopted their own version of the trend—including Jared Leto’s perfectly faded out […]

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17 is a great age; you’re about to graduate from high school, your parents let you borrow the car and most importantly, you walk around thinking you’re insanely, stupidly hot. Ah, to be a teen again. These days, as we mourn our youth, we can’t help but be inspired by one particular 17 year old, […]

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See the top beauty trends for Fall 2014 » Ready for fall? Your makeup bag probably is. Gone are the days of the pastel shadows and orange lipsticks that became your staples in the spring. This season is the perfect time to experiment with pigmented liquid liners and rich-hued shadows instead. Fall 2014 beauty trends are all about extremes: either […]

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Check out the Rihanna for MAC Viva Glam 2 collection »

Rihanna loves her some green—whether she’s surrounded by money or weed, it’s her go-to shade. Now, the second Rihanna for MAC Viva Glam 2 ad campaign has arrived, and in typical fashion for both the singer and the beauty company, it’s loud, unexpected and stunning. Sporting neon green from (literally) head to toe, the campaign introduces two new products: a Warm Mauve with Silver Frost Lipstick and a Cool Mauve with Red Frost Lipglass. The bold metallic shades are quite a departure from the classic red from the first Rihanna for MAC Viva Glam collection (which is still available, by the way), but if there was ever a pop star meant to front a collection of frosted mauve lip shades, it’s RiRi.

You can get the Rihanna for MAC Viva Glam 2 collection starting September 8 online, and September 11 in stores. The lipstick and lipglass will be available through February 2015. The lipstick will sell for $16 and the lipglass will retail for $15, and as always, 100% of the proceeds will go toward helping men, women and children living with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS.

Learn all about lipstick horoscopes »

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.

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: statement lip is the perennial trend in all things beauty. A look that works for both day and night, we can see why ladies everywhere are opting for this on-trend lip to up the glam factor day-to-day. While a punchy orange is one of this season’s beauty trends and a fave amongst the A-list, some stars aren’t following the norm and debuting more outrageous lip shades with Rihanna leading the pack. There is no doubt that Riri is a big fan of unusual lipstick shades (her most recent being green!), but many other celebrities are following suit including Joan Smalls who rocked a vibrant purple hue to last week’s Met Gala.

Challenge 62: What’s the craziest lip you’d wear? See the answers now! »

See the 10 best statement lips »

A statement lip is always a sure-fire way to dial up the glamour. With just one swipe, anyone can transform her appearance from meh to stunning. And while we’re a sucker for the timeless red lip, it would be a lie to say that our hearts don’t go racing when we spot some of our fave celebrities in punchy shades of pink, purple and orange. While Cate Blanchett and Shay Mitchell love to pair on-trend orange lipstick with relatively laid-back looks, Kate Bosworth and Marion Cotillard took their vintage Hollywood appearances to a new level of glamour and chicness with a statement-making orange look.

See how to match your lipstick and blush »

Blush and lipstick are meant to live in harmony. Both products are intended to create a look of flushed, healthy beauty, and used together, they can brighten your appearance on even the dreariest days. But how do you match your lipstick and blush? To get the best results, it’s important to choose colours that complement and don’t clash with each other. But with never-ending choices, finding the right pair can be a challenge.

This season lips are getting a high dose of drama. Those simple few swoops of classic brights in the summertime have transitioned into multifaceted, textured looks for fall. From layering sharp colours with other shades to playing with matte and stain finishes, the Fall 2013 runways introduced many new ways to embrace—and apply—lipstick.

We saw textured lips make a big statement on the runway at Lanvin, with a matte berry-toned lip being the perfect pop to an almost bare face. Over at Kenneth Cole, makeup artists layered lipsticks for an on-trend ombré effect. And don’t forget your favourite dark shades: Dolce and Gabbana had models pouting a deep burgundy shade while Holly Fulton took the classic red to another level by lining it with a maroon liner.

Challenge 32: Texture is in for lips this fall with everything from stained smears to two-tone looks trending. How are you reinventing the way you wear lipstick this season? See the answers now! »

See Natalie Portman’s Dior lipstick shade picks »

Although Christian Dior the brand is celebrating the 60th anniversary of its Rouge Dior line this year, the truth is that Christian Dior the man made his first lipstick four years earlier. He conceived it in 1949 as a sort of limited-edition gift with purchase, sending it to the most loyal clients of his Colifichet boutique on Avenue Montaigne in Paris as a Christmas present. No doubt those ladies treasured their new makeup staple, as would Marlene Dietrich, Josephine Baker and Grace Kelly some years later.

Since then, Rouge Dior has encompassed 1,500 shades—from the first eight colours designed to match different couture outfits to the lurid ’70s brights dreamed up by former cosmetic artistic director Serge Lutens to the two newest additions: Darling (a vibrant pink) and Trafalgar (a punchy coral). The latter takes its name from Monsieur Dior’s old “Coup de Trafalgar” trick of throwing a notice-me bright red dress into a long runway presentation to make sure his audience wasn’t dozing.

See our product picks for getting Taylor Swift’s red lip »

Red has been the colour of the year for Taylor Swift. Her latest album, Red, has been wildly successful, her global tour of the same name has sold out at every stop and the single, “Red” was a catchy summer hit. But then there’s the other red in Swift’s life: her signature red lip. The shade practically defines her pop star identity and not since Tragic Kingdom-era Gwen Stefani has a lip colour inspired a generation of beauty junkies.

Whether she’s singing her heartbreak anthems, posing on the red carpet or flipping her hair back and fourth, her lipstick never seems to budge. What’s her secret? To get Taylor Swift’s flawless red lip look, we spoke with M.A.C Cosmetics senior artist Melissa Gibson. She gave us the inside scoop on how to get the perfect, long-lasting red lip. From preventing your lips from drying out to choosing the right colour, here’s how to get Taylor Swift’s look.