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A trend that took us rather by surprise at the Spring/Summer 2011 RTW Fashion weeks was high-waisted skirts and pants paired with cropped tops and jackets. We shudder at the thought of the low-rise-jeans-entire-belly-baring fad making a comeback, but this new spin on showing skin seems more tasteful and and high-fashion.

Here’s what it looked like at Fashion Week...
 Marc Jacobs, Antonio...

The '50s makeup trend, reminiscent of beauty icons Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly and Elizabeth Taylor, is back and red-hot this season.  Bold red lips and glossy waves epitomize this glamourous look we love:

Beyonce, Dita von Teese, Blake Lively

Gwen Stefani, Scarlett Johansson, Nicole Kidman
 
Hair is all about perfect blow dries, tumbling waves and pushed back ponytails.  Lips are...

Just because you're transitioning your wardrobe to frost-friendly attire doesn't mean you should banish summer shorts into storage . Wear them over a pair of solid, knit or patterned tights for an edgy new look! The shorts-over-tights trend has been a long lasting trend, but we still think it's hot when worn well.

These celebs were spotted pairing shorts with tights earlier this...

The Smokey Eye has long been a favourite look of ours. This season, try adding some vibrant shades of purple to your lids for a dramatic pop!

Lily Allen, Kim Kardashian, Rihanna

Try out a palette of graduated plum shades to emulate Lily and Kim, or take on a single purple colour to achieve a look like Rihanna’s. Here are some that we recommend...
(1) Urban Decay Eye Shadow in 'Crash', (2)...

With military-inspired garments and studded accessories setting the street fashion trend, it’s not surprising that the broody “grunge” look has become one of the strong beauty looks of fall 2010.

Grunge-inspired makeup on Mary Kate Olsen (l) and Taylor Momsen (r), rocker-chic hair on Kristen Stewart (c)

... and we saw the same themes all over the F/W 2010 runways earlier this year--

Hair: Go...

The new holiday collections from our favourite makeup brands are starting to hit store shelves.  Here is our preview of some of the hottest products we are eager to try...

'Rock For Ever' by MUFE

Make Up For Ever's new holiday collection has a glam rock-star theme.
Rock For Ever Eyeshadow Palette (US$36) comes with expert application instructions to achieve the perfect smoky eye...

We’ve seen funky tribal prints, fun fringes, delicate crochet knits, and heavy wools as big trends this season, and now they’re making statements on a garment poised for a fashion comeback—the poncho.

Kim Kardashian, Kate Hudson, Dakota Fanning

Here are some stylish ponchos we have our eye on right now...

Forever 21 Aztec Print Poncho CAN$18.80, Tophsop Knitted Open Knit Poncho US$90
Asos Villa...

Leopard Print Outerwear is all the rage this season. If you're used to wearing solids and neutrals, you might think this trend risk, but as we see from the Fall 2010 RTW runway shows, leopard printed coats and jackets are very fashion forward for fall and winter.

Balmain, Roberto Cavalli, Gucci

Check out these celebrities in their spotted ensembles...
 Kate Moss, Shenae Grimes, Nicky...