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It's finally starting to feel like fall and we can't wait to crack out our cozy knits and luxe scarves. In the summer we tend to wear less makeup so fall is a good time to try out a new trend or a more statement look. Below are three hot (but totally wearable) trends for this season. For an update to the smokey eye that is still just as smouldering, try covering your entire eyelid in intense, ink black pencil or cream shadow and leaving the bottom completely bare for an edgy and unexpected look. For a crease free finish, our favourite...

Fall is here, and what better way to welcome it than with the perfect red lip? We know finding the right colour for you is sometimes a little tricky, so here are a few tips to help you choose, along with some of our favourite reds. 1. Start by figuring out your undertones. The easiest way to do this is to look at the skin on your inner wrists, if your veins appear more blue, you have cool undertones, and if they appear more yellow or olive, you have warm undertones. Cool toned reds will have more blue in them...

When you love makeup as much as we do, you tend to collect quite a lot of it. However, it is important to go through your makeup drawers at least once a year, not only to keep things organized but to make sure to toss anything that may have expired. To help make this process a breeze, below are some guidelines as to the expiry dates of our favourite products. Powder: 1 - 2 years Powders have the longest shelf life of any products, however, make sure to check the ingredients and if water is listed, stick to the 1...

Eyebrows, the bigger the better! Although big, bushy, slightly unkempt eyebrows are great, here are a few tips to make sure we continue to look more Cara Delevigne than Groucho Marx. 1. You're only using one brow product. Different products will give different effects, and we find combining three will give the most natural effect. You want a brow pencil to define the shape and structure, a powder for colour, and a brow gel to hold everything in place. 2. You do your brows first. Many people think filling in their eyebrows should be the first step in their beauty...

We were in New York City this weekend and as usual, we came home with a truck load of beauty products! There are a few we just couldn't wait to share and have definitely made our must-have lists. 1. Peter Thomas Roth Instant Mineral Powder SPF 45. This is our saviour during the summer months! With its attached brush, this translucent, finely milled and talc-free powder couldn't be easier for constant sunscreen touch ups. 2. Phyto Secret de Nuit Intense Hydration Regenerating Night Cream. This is essentially a night cream for your hair, apply a hazelnut size to the bottom...