Beauty and the Best

Beauty Look of the Week: Not just one of the premiere taste-makers in young, modern fashion, Phillip Lim showcases some of the most beautiful beauty looks to compliment his beautiful clothing. For the summertime, it's nice to have a rosy flush. - 3.1 Phillip Lim Spring 2009 RTW, (first photo: Paula Zago, second photo: Julia Goncharenko)

Up-and-Coming: Fresh's Sugar Lip Treatment has been a staple in most women's makeup bags for years, due to it's simple application, chapstick-style consistency, and long-lasting effects. But for those who've loved Sugar since the beginning but sometimes like a little colour in their makeup, your day has come. Sugar Lip Treatment Rose is the same as the original, only with the ability to give your lips a beautiful rosy glow. - $22.50, sephora.com

Must Have: If you've never heard of Diorshow Mascara... what's the location of your isolated, socially-uninvolved cave again? - $24, sephora.com

Pick of the Week: The newest Gucci fragrance, Flora by Gucci, is a light floral scent that adds a feminine touch to even the most masculine ensemble. Go ahead, wear your head-to-toe menswear smoking suit and oxfords, just don't forget to add that tiny bit of feminine flair :) - $52-$90, sephora.com

Beauty and the Best

Beauty Look of the Week: a royal flush at Carolina Herrera Fall 2009 RTW (first photo: Lily Donaldson, second photo: Sigrid Agren)

Pending Item: Chanel's artistic director of makeup created an exclusive collection called "Tokyo Happening", consisting of pastel-hued face palettes, lip glosses, and nail lacquers, for the April opening of Chanel's beauty boutique in Tokyo. The collection will be available stateside in July. - products will be available in retail boutiques and at http://uma.chanel.com/tokyohappening.php 

Must Have: Clinique's Almost Lipstick (in the only colour offered, Black Honey) is the perfect in-between lip product for everyone. It complements every skin tone. It's sheer, but not too sheer. It's a lipstick, but it's also less pigmented and glossier. Lipstick-phobes, red lipcolour-phobes, chapstick lovers, and everyone in-between can unite around this wonderfully versatile product. - $14; sephora.com

Pick of the Week: Everyone needs a signature scent, even if it's not the same one all the time. Find yours with the Sephora Scent Sampler - $50; sephora.com

Beauty and the Best

Beauty Look of the Week: the fresh faces at Burberry Fall/Winter 2009 RTW (first photo: Anabela Belikova, second photo: Jac)
Pending Item: Everyone's favourite all-purpose balm, Elizabeth Arden's Eight Hour Cream, is getting a makeover through the decades. Previously it was the 50's style container, and now it's graduated to the swinging 60's. What's next? Style.com and I are hoping for a punk-out! - $25; shop.elizabetharden.com
Must Have: Seriously, one of the best (if not the best) foundations out there today. It makes you look flawless without smearing; it eliminates the need for concealer; and your face feels silky, smooth, spf 15 sun-protected, and non-oily all day long. If you're not already an Armani foundation convert, start today! It's more than worth the price, believe me. - $45; bloomingdales.com

Pick of the Week: An old standby in a retro tin will make you nostalgic for the good ol' days - and maybe help you realize they're not over yet! Nivea Creme Tins - approx. $1

Beauty and the Best

Beauty Look of the Week: Chloe Spring 2009 RTW (first photo: Lily Donaldson, second photo: Karlie Kloss)

Pending Item: If you're panicked looking for that perfect lipstick, fret no longer - in stores next month will be Shu Uemura's Rouge Unlimited Crème Matte Lipstick (shown in Brown 785 M) - approx. $23

Must Have: Everyone needs a little shimmer, but no one wants to be that girl with a glitter overload. This product imparts the perfect amount of highlight without making your face look like a disco ball. Twilight Freshface Glow - $36; sephora.com

Pick of the Week: Solid perfumes are all the range considering their portability and tidiness (no worries about purse spillage). Marc Jacobs Perfume Solid - $55; sephora.com

Beauty and the Best

A new recurring post! To replace "Under $100". Basically, I find the best beauty products a show them here. 'Beauty Look of the Week' and 'Pick of the Week' are pretty self explanatory. 'Pending' items are items that are yet to be released. 'Must Have' items are items that every woman should have in her make-up arsenal. And, in keeping with Wearfare tradition, the items are going to be affordable, and readily accessible to anyone! Stay tuned ;)

Beauty Look of the Week: Lanvin Spring 2009 RTW (first photo: Siri Tollerod, second photo: Madisyn Ritland)

Pending item: This product has generated big buzz because of it's playful application (like a felt-tip marker!) and recession-friendly price. CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain Lip Color (in Wild Berry Wink) - approx. $7.50

Must Have: One of the most flattering 2-in-1's you will ever find. Every colour works with any skin tone; but just pick the one you like best. I promise, you'll want to buy it in every colour. Stila Convertible Color (in any color - find your favourite!) - $25; sephora.com

Pick of the Week: This really works. I wouldn't suggest something I don't use myself! Shiseido The Skincare Night Moisture Recharge (in Regular) - $40; sephora.com