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On behalf of The Kit, lovely Clothing Kit Editor Vanessa Taylor and I had some fun last week filming a segment with Global Television’s Marianne Dimain. We took a look at style and beauty inspired by The Hunger Games, particularly the colour-crazed Capitol of Panem. [geek on]
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Jason Segel was on BT Toronto this week, to talk up The Muppets. I was on set waiting to do the interview below; I so wanted to run up to take a buddy photo (after his segment, in which he confessed Kermit was his muppet fave, Segel posed for photos with pretty much the entire BT crew). But I’d chosen to wear heels. I can barely walk in heels, let alone run. And taking them off so I could sidle up camera in hand seemed… creepy. *shrug*
Anyway, later that same show, on behalf of The Kit I sat with Dina for a chat about being smarter than celebs when it comes to cosmetic enhancement.
A recap + a few more tips — and apparently I’m mistaken for Jason Segel, too: [geek on]
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First thought that comes to mind at the thought of a brow marker or brow pen: Sharpie? Well here’s a quick video demo to show you why you might want to think about adding one to your routine. Er — brow pen, not Sharpie. [geek on]
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Most beauty products are about enhancing what you have, putting the focus on your best traits. But mistakes happen — one of my biggest was with a pair of tweezers when I was in my early 20s. Yes, I would time-travel back to take those tweezers out of my hand if I could. Totally. *sigh* So, today on The Marilyn Denis Show, from whoopsie makeup moves and overdosing on hair serum to hair colour screw-ups and making up for Mother Nature’s sense of humour, eight beauty-rescue items that might come in handy. [geek on]
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I adore taking part in beauty-refresh stories. Makeovers, transformations, whatever you call them — I love watching women see themselves in a new light and feel empowered by it. Even if her take-me-from-brunette-to-platinum-blonde dreams are quashed by an unfairly handsome expert celeb colourist, [geek on]
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I am in love. Yes, with my nails again. Kooky, I know — how have I not loved nail-play all my life? [geek on]
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Meet Marilyn’s Mavens, six lovely ladies from across Canada who have been testing a range of Smart Beauty Buys from P&G, and reporting their experiences via blog on Marilyn.ca. Tomorrow on “The Marilyn Denis Show,” they’ll be the subjects of beauty transformations [geek on]
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Mother Nature seems to be dragging her warm-weather heels, but that just gives us extra time to get our sheltered skin into revealing shape. That said, heads up, Mother N — getting rid of winter-scaley skin is as simple as a good buffing and moisturizing. With the tips Marilyn Denis and I talked about on her show today, we’ll be ready to show off pretty skin tomorrow. [geek on]
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Avoid salt, drink lots of water throughout the day, get eight hours of sleep in a really dark room — these are standard, can’t-beat-them practices that help you look good in the morning. Some days, though, you need a beauty boost. Today, on behalf of The Kit, I popped by The Marilyn Denis Show to discuss how to wake up beautiful. And if you do some or all the things on the following top-to-toe list on, say, Sunday night, then your Monday could be the most gorgeous day of the week.
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Yes, I watched Jordan Knight from just a few feet away as he rehearsed on “The Marilyn Denis Show” yesterday. And oh yes, he was pretty great, and looks fantastic, too. But no, I didn’t meet him :-( [geek on]
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I’d make my own beauty products with what’s in my kitchen all the time if Clive Owen were what’s in my kitchen. That said, on behalf of The Kit (thekit.ca), I stopped by the “A Morning” show in Ottawa today to whip up some recipes. Without Clive’s help. [geek on]
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As well as the winter-skincare segment on “The Marilyn Denis Show,” I did a makeup-bag make-under: five makeup basics you need to keep in your bag. We’re not really talking “touch-up kit,” but rather the bag you throw into your purse or keep at your desk for those hurried prep times. [geek on]
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Earlier today, I shared tv-screen space with the amazing Marilyn Denis (I’m still a little starstruck). On behalf of The Kit, I was on set at The Marilyn Denis Show to chat about winterizing our skincare routine. [geek on]
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Goodness, seven and a half minutes speeds by. Catch my look of surprise at the end of the clip (below) when I realize we’ve finished. *grin* Thanks much to the lovely folks at CBC’s “Steven and Chris” (which is now being broadcast in the US, too — congratulations!) for having me back to chat, this time about three natural ingredients your hair and skin will love.
Consumer demand for reduced chemical content and more plant-based ingredients has even big companies such as Jergens, Dove, St. Ives, L’Oréal and Pantene using higher quantities of natural botanicals than before. And when it comes to truly natural care, companies like Burts Bees, Upper Canada Naturally, Consonant Body and Green Beaver are turning people on to the possibilities of going a little greener with their beauty regimen.
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