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Four Great Eye Make-up Looks
Whether you want to look edgy, sultry, subtle or illuminated, there's a look here to suit your mood and personality!
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Pin-Up Girl Make-Up
Inspired by Katy Perry, Dita von Teese, Joan Holloway from TV's Mad Men and even a toned-down, cleaned-up Amy Winehouse, here's how to achieve that sexy pin-up girl face!
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Fast and Easy Evening Make-Up
Evening make-up does not have to look heavy or take hours to apply. Here's a simple, sophisticated look that can be achieved in a very quick time!
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How To Turn Day Make-up Into Night Make-up
It's easy to turn your professional, natural day look into a more dramatic evening look. Just use these tips to transform your make-up quickly and simply!
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Black Kids' Partie Traumatic
A prime example of the Internet's ability to break new bands, Black Kids demonstrate a fresh wit and excellent taste in music and deserve the title of next big thing.
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Cake Beauty
Cult beauty brand Cake Beauty's creator Heather Reier makes irresistibly scented, dessert-inspired beauty products designed to nourish and indulge your body and your mind
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How to Apply Quick Day Make-up
Knowing what to look like for work can be daunting if you're not used to wearing make-up, but it's important to look polished and professional.
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Visiting Scotland's The Isle of Jura
The solitude and wild, natural beauty of Scotland's Isle of Jura makes it a unique vacation spot for whisky sampling, hunting, hiking and bird-watching.
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Grafitti Artist Banksy
In Warhol time, Banksy may be through his 15 minutes. But that all depends on whether you think he's famous or if his ideas and art deserve all the attention.
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Make-up Trends for Fall/Winter 2008
Inspired by the runway, here are three themes to inspire your fall/winter beauty looks and ideas on how to achieve them!
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The Verve Return
Ten years after they split up, British band The Verve have returned with a brilliant new single, a new album due out in August, and a string of tour dates.
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Ireland Park in Toronto
Ireland Park was established on June 21, 2007 to commemorate the immigrants who fled famine-ravaged Ireland and arrived on the shores of a young Toronto.
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MAC: Make-Up Art Cosmetics
Make-Up Art Cosmetics or MAC, is one of the most sought-after make-up lines in the world, if not THE most sought-after by make-up artists and the public alike.
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Care by Stella McCartney
As people are looking increasingly towards organic foods and products, Stella McCartney has established a line of organic beauty products.
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Philosophy Beauty Products
Philosophy cosmetics blends science and fun for a unique line of highly effective skincare and beauty products that enhance your life as well as your appearance.
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Annie: DJ and Pop Star
Norwegian pop singer Annie is intent on challenging what we know as modern pop music. Her critically acclaimed 2003 album Anniemal was only the beginning.
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Sours: A Classic Cocktail Family
The Sours belong to one of the classic families of alcoholic beverages. Here's what you should know about them and how to make them.
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ID Bare Escentuals
With today's desire for environmentally friendly, natural products, mineral make-up has become very popular and ID Bare Escentuals is at the forefront of that revolution.
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Lush: Bakery For Cosmetics
Lush Fresh Handmade Cosmetics focuses on unique, fresh, handmade, fun and natural beauty products. You have never seen anything like it!
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Kiehl's: Pharmacy for Cosmetics
Natural beauty products and a focus on ethics, athleticism and education have turned a small, eccentric NYC-based into an international success.
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How To Cook Pasta
Whether you're preparing it to serve or using it as the base of another dish, there are things you should do to get the perfect pasta. Here's how!
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The "New Amys" Adele and Duffy
Amy Winehouse's retro soul look and sound has inspired a string of imitators. Adele and Duffy are two of the best at the head of the pack.
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Benefit Cosmetics
Benefit Cosmetics is known for its high-quality beauty products that combine a retro sensibility with a playful sense of humour. Here's what you should know.
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Jamie Oliver Biography
TV Chef Jamie Oliver promotes basic and fresh ingredients in his cooking. Here's what you should know as well as a recipe for his Fantastic Roast Chicken.
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Nigella Lawson Biography
Nigella Lawson focuses on simple and sensual food like this recipe such as Slut-Red Raspberries in Chardonnay Jelly. Here's what you should know.
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Recipe For Homemade Ginger Ale
Here's all you need to know about the health benefits of fresh ginger and a recipe for delicious and easy homemade ginger ale.
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Natural Dry Hair & Skin Remedies
Treat and soothe your dry skin and hair with natural ingredients and recipes you can make yourself.
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Beauty Serums for Skin Care
What are beauty serums and what can they do for your skin?
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How To Apply Mineral Make-Up
Mineral make-up is a beauty trend worth investing in, but applying it requires extra time and attention. Here are some tips and tricks to achieve the perfect look!
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All About Mineral Make-Up
Mineral-based make-up was one of the most talked about beauty trends of 2007. Here is what you should know about it.
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Kate Nash's Made of Bricks
She's been written off by some critics as a Lily Allen wannabe, and raved about by others. Kate Nash's debut album Made Of Bricks is released in North America this month.
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Your Perfect Eyelashes
Use these tips and tricks to get the most out of your eyelashes. Learn about the different types of mascara, the best way to apply it and what tools to use!
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The Origins of Dragonette's Galore
The Canadian/English quartet slinks onto the pop music scene with a fierceness and boldness all their own.
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How to Feel Sexy Everyday
Sexy is a way of thinking. The following tips will help to increase your self-awareness and self-confidence and make feeling sexy a way of life!
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Perfect Skincare In the Morning
Perfect skin begins with a good, consistent skincare regime. Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the best out of your skin in your morning regime.
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Perfect Skincare Overnight
Perfect skin begins with a good, consistent skincare regime. Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the best out of your skin through your nightly regime.
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Your Perfect Eyebrows
Eyebrows frame your face and can subtly but dramatically change your appearance. You can create the perfect eyebrow for you with these tips and tricks.
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The Perfect Smoky Eye
Sexy, smouldering, seductive, edgy, mysterious - that's the appeal and the effect of the smoky eye. Here's how you can achieve the look!
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The Perfect Bold Lip
Think of Christina Aquilera and Gwen Stefani's retro-glam looks - bold, sexy and feminine. It's easier than you might think to create this classic beauty trend.
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Swedish Rocker Moneybrother
Sweden's Moneybrother blends an array of rock influences for a fresh, contemporary take on modern, dramatic pop rock.
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Flapper by Joshua Zeitz
Joshua Zeitz's remarkable history of the stylish young girls who defied convention and set the tone for the Jazz Age and generations of women to come.
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The Glamour Of Elizabeth Taylor
Elizabeth Taylor's natural beauty is legendary. Use these step-by-step beauty tips to achieve her innocent and seductive movie star look.
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Best New Musical Acts Of 2007
2007 introduced us to three acts - Kate Nash, Dragonette and The Twang. They're new, fresh and deserve to be huge. Here's what you should know.
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The Toronto FC Fan Phenomenon
Toronto FC, Canada's brand new professional soccer team has fan support unparalleled in other sports franchises. Get in on the action!
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Homemade Skin Treats
Use everyday products found in your kitchen to smooth, soothe and soften your skin.
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Flight of the Conchords
A "Seinfeld for hipsters", the first season of Flight of the Conchords has earned it a cult following. Here's what you should know.
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Look Like Bianca Jagger
Capture the sultry, exotic, rock 'n roll glamour of Bianca Jagger with these step-by-step makeup tips.
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'30s Glamour of Marlene Dietrich
She was the ultimate screen diva, with unreal beauty and screen presence. Capture her essence with step-by-step beauty tips inspired by the seductive Marlene Dietrich
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Canadian Diamonds
The Canadian diamond industry is brand new and rivaling that of Africa. If you want to buy a Canadian diamond, here's what you should know.
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The Chav & British Music
The chav, England's latest reviled working-class culture, is celebrated by the music industry.
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Shaun Of the Dead
A zombie movie you should see, Shaun of the Dead is a brilliantly dead-on satire of zombie films that manages to be equally affectionate and touching.
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Tim Gunn's Style Advice
Tim Gunn inspires you to "make it work" in his A Guide To Quality, Taste & Style which is chock full of fashion advice but with you and only you in mind.
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28 Days Later
Danny Boyle's poignant and shocking 28 Days Later is a zombie movie you should see and this is why.
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Retro Make-up Looks
Capture the essences of three legendary screen beauties with simple tricks and tips that recreate their most famous looks.
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Night Of the Living Dead
The iconic film by master of the genre, George A. Romero's 1968 film is still the standard by which all zombie movies are measured. This is why you should see it.
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Add Drama With Colourful Make-up
Bold make-up colours can be intimidating but with a few key tricks, you can add pops of brilliant colour to your look without looking like a clown!
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Make-Up Tips For Spring/Summer
Using a minimum of product, bright colours and highlighting your best features will give you a fresh, clean, natural look that's perfect for spring and summer!
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Mika's Life In Cartoon Motion
Charismatic superstar on the rise breaks through to American audiences with a clever, irresistable album that has everyone talking.
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Introducing Amy Winehouse
With her throwback sound, unique sense of personal style and self-destructive tendencies, Amy Winehouse is undeniably someone to watch.
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How to Introduce Your Date
Romantic relationships are tough enough without worrying too much about how other people see the two or you.
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