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My Favourite Method for Applying Foundation

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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!

Fashion Favourites: Oscar de la Renta Looks

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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

Looks of the Week!

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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)

Fall Decor: Pumpkins

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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!

Looks of the Week!

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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)

Lately on Instagram

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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

My Favourite Method for Applying Concealer

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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

Looks of the Week!

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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)

Bad Beauty Habits to Break Now

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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

Fashion Favourites: PFW SS15

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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