Grunge is so a generation ago: Today's young women and men do dress up
Dressing down has been around so long that today's teens and 20-somethings are over it. And there might not be a better occasion to pull out all the stops than New Year's Eve. Full Story
Global chic, lush fabrics, patterned carpets, wallpaper among 2010 decor trends
With 2010 marking the kickoff of both a new year and decade, it seems only fitting that one of the emerging trends in interior decor and design would be of global proportions.
Style trumps abundance this year for decorative holiday floral arrangements
Flowers are a sure way to dress up your home for the holidays, and you don't need a lot of expensive blooms to do it.
Office to party beauty looks in 5 minutes or less
Get party ready in 5 minutes flat with these goof-proof tips from L'Oréal Paris beauty pros Eddie Maleterre and Eric Del Monaco.
Prep holiday skin right for the party circuit
Holiday stress can wreak havoc on your skin's condition. Here's how to master festive season overload and leave your party skin looking sensational.
Lunchtime beauty fixes to boost your holiday look
Doing the holiday party circuit can often make people feel insecure about their facial flaws. New lunch hour procedures can zap trouble zones and pump up that party confidence in a flash.
The holiday how-to guide for classic red lips
Nothing says glamour like luscious, show-stopping red lips. L'Oréal's Eddie Maleterre shares his fool-proof tips to master this high-powered look for the party season.
How to get a "Mistletoe-ready" face this holiday season
From sexy stubble to smooth skin, what guys can do to get groomed this holiday season.
12 days of holiday beauty
L'Oréal Paris' Eddie Maleterre and Eric Del Monaco share their best beauty tips of the season. Wear these and wow them as 2009's festive parties begin!
Top beauty trends for the 2009 holiday season
Check out the beauty looks to own this holiday season as you set out on the party circuit.
Hot hair trends for the 2009 holiday season
Get good-to-go party hair with this season's key looks and accessories.
Father Christmas, meet Mother Nature: Eco-friendly ways to decorate
Plastic ornaments, strands of electricity-hogging lights, trees chopped down by the millions: Christmas decorating isn't exactly known as environmentally friendly.
Pet-proofing holidays: Keep paws off table scraps, festive foliage, expert says
While festive decor and tantalizing edibles offer an undeniable feast for the senses, they may also serve as potential hazards to those of the four-legged variety.
With its vacation vibe, colour firm Pantone picks turquoise as top shade of 2010
If colour is any guide, we'll be moving into vacation mode in 2010 with the world awash in tropical turquoise, forecasters say.
Design guru Sarah Richardson rocks your holiday table
Take your holiday table to bold new heights with Sarah Richardson's fast, fool-proof design fixes.
Glitter can be an easy way to transform 'something old into something new'
For many crafters, glitter makes everything better. It adds sparkle to even the most mundane items, especially at holiday time.
What's hot in cold-weather outerwear: versatility, longevity and warmth
What's hot in winter-sport outerwear this season isn't flamboyant design: It really comes down to more practical pieces to keep your warm.
Creating glamorous rooms is easy, and needed in rough times
From colourful glass pieces giving off sparkle to lamps and mirrors that play with the light, adding glamour to a room is easy -- and something people are seeking, says interior designer Jan Showers.
Traditional, modern and natural among holiday decor looks
Red and green may still reign supreme as go-to hues for holiday decor, but the colour spectrum -- much like the boundaries of design -- is moving beyond the traditional.
Some glamorous accents that can take a room from good to gorgeous
Adding a flourish of luxe comfort can give a room a sexy, urbane, yet relaxed vibe. No wonder so many designers and retailers are responding to the trend.
Taiwanese fashion designer uses recycled newspaper to make shoes, bags
Confronted with an ever-growing pile of old newspapers, Taiwanese fashion designer Colin Lin came up with the idea of using them to make shoes and tote bags.
Five easy design tricks to revamp your holiday home
Attention all cash-strapped décor novices. You can create a holiday haven on a budget. Interior design guru Manny Machado shows you how.
Apparel, accessories, makeup give holiday looks versatility
Wherever you go, putting your most fashionable foot forward is key for stepping out during the festive season.
Camel coats a fashion workhorse but also a sign of good breeding
A camel-coloured coat may sound bland, but it could be just the thing to spice up a cool-weather wardrobe.
Recessionistas, rejoice! Jimmy Choo is latest to bring designer wares to H&M
When top-tier clothiers align with mass-market retailers, there's a potential bonanza for everyone.
Crazy for Canada: Roots, Tabi unveil heritage-inspired apparel
With the Vancouver Olympics on the horizon, consumer appetite for patriotic apparel will undoubtedly grow as sports lovers and fashion fans seek out duds that boast Canadian colours and symbols.
Hot picks for spicing up your holiday wardrobe without emptying your wallet
Sequins, faux fur and feathers are some of the hottest ways to spice up your holiday wardrobe this season, but updating your look doesn't have to break the bank.
Plastic bottles, long recycled for carpeting, fleece, also in suits
Most people know that lots of fleece clothing is made from recycled plastic bottles, but what about a man's two-piece suit?
A feel for the exotic: Fashion likes snakeskin as animal-print
Skin is in -- snakeskin, that is. Whether it's bags, boots or blouses, the look seems to be fashion's new favourite alternative.
Holiday home decorating has a modern vibe
While conventional trims and colours remain popular, some people take the opportunity to use more daring hues and accessories.
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