Cosmetics icon and photographer, François Nars, captures ‘The Resort to Beauty’ editorial in the June 2012 issue of Vogue Japan. Russian model Daria Strokous strikes a retro-pose wearing looks from Versace and Louis Vuitton Spring/Summer 2012.

Recently the wonderful folks at Vichy Laboratoires invited me for a personalized skin diagnosis. I have been to dermatologists and aestheticians, and I thought I had a pretty good handle on how to care for my largest organ, but I’m…

Beyoncé Knowles was named ‘The World’s Most Beautiful Woman’ by People magazine for 2012 (last year they named Jennifer Lopez). Beyoncé says becoming a mother has made her more “beautiful” and “connected” and blah, blah, blah. . . I find Beyoncé…

I’m filing this one under: HOW LOVELY. A few weeks ago, I was given the chance to try Lancôme’s NEW Teint Idole Ultra 24H Foundation. This new ultra-comfort formula promises 24 hour retouch-free wear – giving you a flawless, even complexion that lasts all day. Available in 20 shades, you’re sure to find your perfect (or near-perfect) [...]

Model Pauline Gier stars in the “Read My Lips” beauty editorial in the April 2012 issue of Diva magazine. The German beauty and her gorgeous pout were photographed by Frauke Fischer, with hair and makeup by Sandra Arndt.

I’m having serious eyebrow …

Huge news! Former Vogue Paris editor-in-chief Carine Roitfeld is teaming up with MAC Cosmetics to launch a limited edition colour cosmetics line that’s due to land this fall!

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