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From florals to crop tops, the ladies on the red carpet at last night’s MMVA awards showed they know a thing or two about this summer’s trends. The oh-so-pretty co-stars of Pretty Little Liars, Lucy Hale and Shay Mitchell, were no exception, opting for summer-ready minis, edgy metallic accessories and short hemlines.

Lucy Hale tweeted her enthusiasm before the night’s event: “Suuuuper excited for MMVAs tonight!!” On the red carpet the actress looked lovely in white with a classy A-line Amen mini dress that she paired with metallic fuchsia heels for the ultimate pop of colour. To accessorize her sophisticated look, Hale chose an on-trend transparent clutch and minimal jewellery. Hale, whose new post as beauty ambassador for Mark is sure to warrant a perk or two in the makeup department, dazzled with perfectly rosy cheeks and a glossy pink pout. She rocked a sultry smoky eye, which balanced out the rest of her girly look.

The secret is out: Lucy Hale has just been named as the beauty brand ambassador for Avon’s fashion and beauty brand, Mark.

Considering how often her Pretty Little Liars character, Aria, changes up her hair and makeup, Hale seems like an ideal choice for the face of the youthful brand. While her work with Mark will include traditional advertising campaigns, there’s also a social side to the role. Hale will serve as the spokesperson for the brand’s philanthropic arm, M.Powerment by Mark, which works to bring awareness to vicious cycle of dating abuse and violence against young women.

With the year’s end on the horizon, social calendars are filled to the brim with holiday parties of all sorts—and you’re suddenly tasked with finding new and creative ways to primp. Taking a nod from beauty trends on the runways and red carpets, we’ve created three scene-stealing holiday makeup looks that will be the perfect accompaniment to both your sky-high heels and cozy cashmere knits. In fact, you can wear all of these looks to any type of festive event, so whether you’re heading to an intimate house party or a glittering gala, our tutorials will have you covered—and make sure you stand out in a sea of cocktail dresses.

HOLIDAY MAKEUP
‘Tis the season to swap pale-pink lipstick for oxblood-red »

PARTY MAKEUP
Electric brights bring your eyes to life with this metallic look »

NEW YEAR’S EVE MAKEUP
Sparkling gemstone add-ons make this glittery look countdown-ready »

See how the Michael Kors Fall 2012 hair and makeup was done »

Featuring chunky cable-knits, fox furs and shearlings, the Michael Kors Fall 2012 collection was inspired by a well-to-do couple—say Clark Gable and Carole Lombard, or John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette—settling in at their cozy winter retreat after a day on the slopes. To achieve this fireside look, makeup artist Dick Page used Shiseido Lacquer Rouge in “Drama” on both lips and cheeks. The red liquid lipstick was applied with a foundation sponge on cheeks to mimic an in-from-the-cold flush then blotted on lips for a bold, precise effect. On the eyes, Dick Page swept pale gold and iridescent white powder over lids and into inner corners and finished with black mascara. Hair was just as cozy: After prepping with a volumizing spray for texture, Orlando Pita created a side part, secured it with a bobby pin and pulled the lengths into a casual, undone knot. Read on as we examine the runway look for Michael Kors Fall 2012 in full, complete with tips, tricks and the six products you need to try the hair and makeup at home.

Long weekends can throw some beauty curveballs. (What do you mean there’s no running water in the cottage?) Hair can be the biggest challenge, because, yes, you want your go-to products with you, but not if it means dragging around a hockey bag’s worth of them that makes you look like Guido Palau ready for a day on set. We’ve found some pint-sized versions made for summer travel so you can covertly deal with everything from frizz to flatness.

Ready to start packing? Read on! »

By Rebecca Perrin Tend to your brows with Mark’s Just Tweezing Hook Up Tweezer and their Brow Factor Hook Up Clear Brow Gel ($7 each, avon.ca). A little connector–free when you buy two pieces from the Hook Up range–combines the two elements to produce a brow kit that fits conveniently in your purse for grooming […]

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If there’s a bath enthusiast on your list—and one who, like me, believes taking one is no fun without some sort of accoutrement–they’ll appreciate these Mark Self Sanctuary All That Fizz Scented Bath Balls ($14 for three, avon.ca). The candy-like spheres, in lime lavender, lemon sugar and berry cranberry add a playful effervescence to the […]

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