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1. Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Lip Balm Stain in Crush : I love a dark lip for fall and this lip stain is perfect. It is very pigmented, super long lasting and not drying like other lip stains. $10.99 at drugstores and well.ca 2. Covergirl Flamed Out Mascara : I have to admit that I didn't love this mascara at first due to the wand, but it's definitely grown on me. The formula is my favourite, not too wet and not too dry. It also does an amazing job at lengthening and defining my lashes. $7.99 at drugstores and well.ca   3. Dior CD3233 frames : I recently had a much needed appointment with my optometrist and she gave me a new prescription. Since I needed new lenses I decided that I might as well treat myself to some new frames. I usually always wear contacts but I love my new glasses so much that I've worn them every day since I picked them up. Available online and at optometrist's offices - prices vary 4. Pumpkin everything. October is my favouri

If you're anything like me, your closet is jam-packed with clothes that still have tags on them, things you haven't worn since high school and shoes that have never seen the light of day. Since starting a new job (and finally getting a paycheck again), I've been going a little crazy. I've been spending too much money on things I don't need, and after they've been in my closet for a few weeks, I realize that not only do I not need them, but I don't want them either. For the month of November, I am challenging myself to not spend a penny on clothes, shoes and accessories. Every day I will have to put outfits together using whatever I already have in my closet. Anything I haven't reached for by the end of the month will be donated to a local women's shelter. If you also feel like your closet has gotten out of hand, I challenge you to take part! (Source)

1. Dianna Agron Dianna wore a black dress with a deep v-neck and black sandals to the Unicef Next Generation Party in Hollywood. She completed her look with a black clutch, smokey eye and a dark manicure.  (Source) 2. Jamie Chung Jamie attended an event in a fuzzy grey sweater and metallic grey pencil skirt. She finished her look with chocolate heels, a dark red lip and a smokey eye, and wore her hair in waves.  (Source) 3. Hailee Steinfeld Hailee wore an orange and nude coloured Roksanda dress to the BAFTA Los Angeles Jaguar Britannia Awards. She accessorized with Aquazzura heels and a clutch.  (Source)

Like concealer , there are so many ways to apply foundation. I just started using this method and it's by far the best I've ever tried. It looks totally natural while providing great coverage. Squeeze about a dime size amount of liquid foundation onto the back of your hand. With a clean finger, dot foundation all over your face. Using a flat top brush, stipple the foundation into your skin and lightly buff it into your face and neck until blended. Repeat these steps if you want full coverage. That's it!

I was saddened to hear about the passing of Oscar de la Renta last week. He was such a talented designer and truly one of the remaining greats. He trained with Cristobal Balenciaga, and worked at Lanvin and Arden before launching his own ready to wear label in 1965. Over the years, he expanded into accessories, perfume, bridal wear and home wear. He also designed Balmain's haute couture collection from 1993 to 2002. He was a favourite designer of celebrities and first ladies. Today I'm taking a look back at some of my favourite de la Renta looks from both the red carpet and the runway. Sarah Jessica Parker, 2014 Bridal 2013 Resort 2011 Jessica Chastain, 2014 Lupita Nyong'o, 2014 Resort 2013 Amy Adams, 2013 Spring 2013 Elle Fanning, 2013 Amy Adams, 2013 Allison Williams, 2013 Carrie Bradshaw

1. Jennifer Lawrence Jennifer attended the Elle Women in Hollywood Celebration wearing a white lace dress by Oscar de la Renta. She accessorized with black Louboutin sandals, a Rodo clutch and a bold red lip.  (Source) 2. Michelle Williams Michelle wore a makeup print Louis Vuitton mini dress to the opening of the Foundation Louis Vuitton. She completed her look with black booties and a red clutch.  (Source) 3. Lily Collins Lily wore a violet ombre Elie Saab dress to the premiere of Love, Rosie  at the Rome Film Festival. She finished her look with Brian Atwood heels, dark lipstick and diamond earrings.  (Source)

Sorry that my posts are getting so short! Work has been crazy, but hopefully I can get back to writing longer posts soon. I recently saw this on Pinterest and I just had to share! I can't wait to try this myself! (Source) (Source) (Source) (Source) (Source) How cute are these pumpkins?! They're such a fun (and totally simple) way to decorate for the fall. All you need is paint, glitter, lace, Mod Podge and paint brushes. I'm definitely going to try the white and glitter pumpkin this weekend!

1. Blake Lively Blake made her first red carpet appearance since announcing her pregnancy at the Golden Heart Awards. She wore a nude colour Michael Kors dress with intricate pink and violet embellishments. She accessorized with gold heels, oversized rings and peachy makeup.  (Source) 2. Jennifer Lawrence Jennifer attended the premiere of Serena at the London Film Festival in a black Dior tuxedo dress with a plunging v-neck. She completed her look with black heels and drop earrings.  (Source) 3. Rooney Mara Rooney wore a floral print mini dress to the photocall of her latest film Trash . She finished her look with black heels, a top knot and a berry lip.  (Source)

Today I'm just popping in with a short post. These are some of my recent Instagram posts that you may have missed! Reunion with some fashion school friends It's finally cold enough to wear boots! Some daily details Relaxing & reading Glamour How pretty are cranberries? Enjoying a cardamom spiced latte from Fika and wandering around Kensington Market Happy (Canadian) Thanksgiving! My fall inspiration board

When it comes to applying concealer, there is tons of advice out there - apply it before foundation, apply it after foundation, apply it with your fingers.... Today I am sharing my favourite way to apply concealer. My favourites: Tarte Amazonian Clay Waterproof 12-Hour Concealer, $26, available at Sephora stores, sephora.com or tartecosmetics.com . EcoTools smudge brush and highlighting brush from the Essentials Eye Set, $7.99 at Rexall drug stores or ecotools.com Over the years, I have learned that less is more. That definitely is true when we are talking about concealer. I find that the more you use, the more obvious it is that you're covering something up. Instead of a concealer brush, I like to use two tiny brushes, either eye or lip, to apply my concealer. First, I apply foundation to my face. I then use the smaller brush to apply concealer to the blemish and I use the bigger brush to blend. Finally, I set the concealer with a little bit of powder to make sure it lasts

1. Emmy Rossum Emmy wore a black Altuzarra dress to the premiere of You're Not You . She added black sandals and drop earrings.  (Source) 2. Jamie Chung Jamie attended Comic Con in New York in a crop top and skirt set with floral embellishment. She completed her look with black strappy sandals, dark polish and a berry lip.  (Source) 3. Elle Fanning How amazing does Elle looks as a brunette? She was photographed leaving The Late Show with David Letterman wearing a black lace and tulle dress with floral embellishments. She finished off her look with metallic magenta Louboutins, simple makeup and loose waves.  (Source)

Lately I've been trying to break all my bad beauty habits. Things like touching your face and not drinking enough water can wreak havoc on your skin. These are 10 bad beauty habits that you must break!  1. Don't touch your face without washing your hands first. Your hands are full of germs that you don't want to transfer to your face as they can cause breakouts. 2. Drink more water. Make sure you stay hydrated as dehydrated skin looks dull and tired. 3. Don't forget your SPF. We're all guilty of this. Remember to apply sunscreen before you apply your makeup, and if you're out in the sun, make sure you reapply often. When I was growing up, my mom used to say that we didn't need to wear sunscreen after 4 pm. Well the sun has become so strong since then that it is now recommended that we wear sunscreen until sunset! Don't forget about your lips either! 4. Don't hoard makeup. I've seen some pretty impressive makeup collection videos on Y

With the end of Paris Fashion Week, Fashion Month is officially over! I don't know about you, but I've loved watching all the shows. The Paris shows were by far my favourite, and these are my absolute favourite looks! Miu Miu Miu Miu Louis Vuitton Louis Vuitton Chloe Chloe Chloe Chloe Alexander McQueen Alexander McQueen Valentino Valentino Valentino Isabel Marant Givenchy Givenchy Stella McCartney Stella McCartney Giambattista Valli Balenciaga