The Newest BronzersHow do you get a healthy-looking bronzed glow? Try this season's hottest products.
Glamour GirlsGetting glam has never been easier.
Model BehaviourOur guest editors have been primped by the world’s best beauty specialists. Vervegirl asked which products they use to look radiant every day.
Makeup tips - foundation and concealersThis is for all the ladies who are in the game …the make-up game that is.
Beauty by the BookAll the professional advice you need to achieve a flawless look
Beauty Tip - WaterAdvice on skin, makeup, and everyday beauty
Portable Beauty Items Fit Your BackpackCompact, convenient and simple beauty products for students on the go!
MINI BOTTLES OF BLISSOkay, we admit it. We have commitment issues. Full-size bottles of toiletries are scary – what if it doesn’t work out? What if we don’t get along?
So when we spotted the mini-sized options in the Sinkside Six-Pack from Bliss ($30 at Sephora), we were very, very happy.
Buzzing with Beauty Get the latest tips on beauty trends.
Beauty Tips for the BeachFrom smooth skin to shiny hair to bright smiles, these playful products will keep you looking cool, fresh and healthy all summer!
Lip-rageous!This season, lips scream for colour and what better way to brighten up your look than with a hot shade of pink, cherry or coral.
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Bronzing LotionsBY TONI-MARIE IPPOLITO
Beauty Tip - Exfoliating in the SummerOur Beauty Expert, Charmaine Gooden, shares some beauty tips and tricks.
Beauty Tip - Eat a Balanced dietYou’ve heard it a thousand times before, but what you eat can have a big impact on how you look and feel.
Natural Beauty with Stella McCartneyStart taking care of your skin the natural way with organic skincare products that do the job without putting you at risk.
Natural Beauty with Druide and ZorahLast Monday we featured Stella McCartney’s CARE skincare line, but today it’s time for a Quebec brand to shine.
Polish Up with Bright Summer ColoursSummer is the perfect excuse to indulge in way-brighter-than-the-rest-of-the-year colours – in the form of clothes, makeup and especially nail polish.
Beauty Tip - Use a humidifierOur Beauty Expert, Charmaine Gooden, shares some beauty tips and tricks
Good for the Planet, Great for SkinWhen you consider that your skin is actually your body’s biggest organ, it makes sense not to slather it with anything harmful. We’re talkin’ to you, scary unpronounceable chemicals!
Which is why we’ve opted for all-natural organic products to round out our summer beauty regime.
Best Face ForwardYou can’t beat the way your skin feels after an expert facial. You also can’t top the sky-high prices most salons charge for the service, either. Solution? An easy (and way cheaper) at-home facial.
Beauty Tip - StretchOur Beauty Expert, Charmaine Gooden, shares some beauty tips and tricks
Beauty Tip - Stand up StraightAdvice on skin, makeup, and everyday beauty
Hollywood Hairstyles: GlamourHollywood is making waves with voluminous hair just in time for September’s Emmy Awards and the Toronto International Film Festival.
Faux Glow GuideEvery well-informed Vervegirl knows that faux is the better way to go when you want a summer tan. But how to avoid a streaky, orange self-tanning disaster? Lots of exfoliation, plenty of moisturizer, and a really good quality self-tanner.
Beauty Tip - When to ExfoliateBeauty Expert, Charmaine Gooden, tells us when it's important to exfoliate.
Grateful Head SalonOur BFWCH (Best Friend With Curly Hair) recently sent us to Grateful Head (1006 Dundas St. W.) for a much-needed appointment with hair expert Lysa Fina. She’s got a rep around town for helping those with waves and curls do something – anything! – with them.
Natural food for your skinFood for thought...
Beauty Tip - Floss EverydayBeauty Expert, Charmaine Gooden, tells us why flossing is essential
Treat your Feet - Do-it-yourself pedicureGive yourself a mini pedicure, right at home
The Green Beauty GuideLife just got a little easier for eco-minded gals interested in looking their best, thanks to Torontonian author Julie Gabriel’s new book, The Green Beauty Guide.
Beauty Tip - SPF MoisturizersBeauty Expert, Charmaine Gooden, tells us why it's important to use a sunscreen everyday.
Stop Violence in the HomeSupport The Body Shop in their campaign to stop violence at home.
Feeling Good About Looking GoodWe love it when an indulgence turns out to be a good deed. That’s the deal with the yummy-smelling lotions from Canadian skin care company Shaw Treatment.
Beauty Tip - Wear SunglassesBeauty Expert, Charmaine Gooden, shares her beauty tips and tricks.
Naturally Fabulous: SoapscopeIf we were just a bit more organized, it’d be great to make all of our own soaps and body lotions. We’d know what was in them and they’d smell delicious and unique.
The Earth’s best kept secretMineral makeup’s natural ingredients literally make skin glow. But what is this beauty wonder and how does it work?
Win a Spa Gift Certificate Nothing like a good massage to get you ready for back to school, but we know it’s not easy to shell out the big bucks to spend an hour of bliss in a renowned spa. So how can a Vervegirl afford to get pampered by a pro?
Beauty Tip - How to MoisturizeThink you know how to moisturize? Well here are some tips you may haven't heard before.
Superfoods to the Rescue!Whoever said beauty is skin deep was definitely on to something. Not only is eating right good for our bodies, but certain foods can also enhance inner beauty. Expert nutritionist Yanni Papanikolaou gives you the scoop on superfoods.
by Toni-Marie Ippolito
VG's Mineral Must-Havesby Toni-Marie Ippolito
Smart-sized ScentsPicking up a new perfume used to mean a whole lot of angst. After all, we don't want to waste megabucks on a scent we get tired of in two weeks. Thankfully some savvy perfume designers are catching on and creating pocket-sized roll-on scent options at seriously reasonable prices.
Body BlissGive your body a break!
Hot Beauty Trend: Red Lips Better use that coral lip-gloss while you still can girls, the tide is about to turn, replacing summer’s soft neutrals with a dramatic and seductive fall make-up palette.
Perfect BrowsHere are some tips on achieving perfect eyebrows
Luscious LashesGetting luscious lashes is just this easy!
Solutions for Damaged HairWe’re not sure when it happened, but somewhere between frequent laps in the pool and non-hat-wearing outings all summer, our occasionally fabulous 'do turned into an unhappy straw-like mop. And now there are just weeks to go before September, when the daily wearing of beach hats will start to look conspicuous. Enter Shear Splendor by Philosophy.
The Right Way to Remove Eye MakeupLearning how to remove makeup is just as important as putting it on
Pure BlissInject yourself with some New York Bliss!
Pin Straight HairThe ultra straight hair look is always big on the runway and chic in real life. To achieve this sleek look, you’ll need to apply a good straightening and heat-protecting product before blow-drying hair straight and finishing with a ceramic straightening iron.
Coolest Nail Polish EverBefore we break out the boots and jeans and pack the sandals away for the long months ahead, we’ll be giving summer its proper send off with a truly remarkable pedicure.
Fall Hair Colour TrendsNow’s the time to repair your hair with a fall boost of color!
Unforgettable LashesFor a sexy yet innocent look à la Olivia Palermo, put the focus on your beautiful eyes with flirty lashes and get ready to hypnotize all the boys.
Aveda Institute Toronto: Great Hair at Discount PricesStudent life has lots of perks. Being flush with cash isn’t usually one of them, though, which is why it’s so great to find student-friendly discounts all over Toronto. We’ll be polishing up our ‘do -- economically -- at the brand new Aveda Institute Toronto.
Cruelty-Free Makeup BrushesOrganic makeup? Check. Not-tested-on-animals beauty products? Check. Cruelty-free makeup brushes? Oh. That's something we hadn't thought about before.
Luxurious Hair For FallLush, beautiful, healthy hair is a must in every season, but it’s during fall that our mane shows the most damage.
MakeoverCheck out this Day to Night Transformation
Fall Makeup Trend: Gold Eye Shadow Right around mid-September every year, the idea of using bronzer starts seem just wrong. Our summery makeup ways no longer seem fresh and we find ourselves more than ready for a fall makeup shakeup.
Budget-friendly Facials at the Beauty ExchangeAfter all of the sunning and swimming this summer, we thought we should show our face a little bit of love.
Hot Fall Trend: BangsSpice up your hairdo with flattering bangs this fall. Here’s what you need to know before heading to the salon.
Bohemian Beach Hair Our latest must-have product for the perfect tousled ‘do is this Bohemian Beach Spray, by David Babaii for WildAid ($12.95).
Must-Haves for Every PurseItems all Vervegirls should have in their purses this fall
Channeling BeautyVervegirl puts four of The Shopping Channel’s beauty products to the test to see if they live up to the hype.
Fall Beauty Trends: FlushGet makeup artist Veronica Chu’s tips for creating fall’s most fashionable eyes, cheeks and lips.
Fall Beauty Trends: Stained LipsGet makeup artist Veronica Chu’s tips for creating fall’s most fashionable eyes, cheeks and lips.
Fall Beauty Trends: Cat EyesGet makeup artist Veronica Chu’s tips for creating fall’s most fashionable eyes, cheeks and lips.
Fall Beauty Trends: Bright EyesGet makeup artist Veronica Chu’s tips for creating fall’s most fashionable eyes, cheeks and lips.
Treat Yourself to Bath & Body Works!Fall has inspired our nesting mood, so it's great news that a new Bath & Body Works shop just opened up in Yorkdale Shopping Centre.
Multitasking MakeupStretched at the seams, your makeup bag can’t hold any more! Now it won’t need to.These double-duty products put an end to bulky bags and they’re even fun to use.
Haut CosmeticsNatural makeup that conceal, soothe and heal the skin
Golden EyesGold eye shadow is a big beauty trend this fall and the good news is it’s flattering on everyone. Models at Versace and Roberto Cavalli looked glamourous with gold smoky eyes, a great look for a night out.
Hot New Mascara ColoursWhy play it safe all the time when it comes to makeup? When it doesn't work out, one wipe of a tissue removes all the evidence. But when it works, it can be totally fun. Our latest successful experiments are with mascaras in cool shades of blue, purple and even green.
Choose your shadeDark Nails are Falls hottest accessory
Soft skin to die forWe love fall but we hate it when our silky smooth hands start getting sand-papery as it gets colder out. We’re opting to skip the crocodile skin this fall by keeping our hands hydrated and protected against the cold and sun.
Sleek Chic Hot hair styles this fall
Almost-Edible Beauty ProductsLately our favourite beauty products have been working double-duty, helping us get gorgeous tempting AND tempting our tastebuds with their delicious sounding, almost-edible ingredients.
The Photoshop EffectYour makeup is perfect in the morning, but comes lunchtime, your T-zone is so shiny it looks like you sprayed it with PAM cooking spray. It must be because you skipped a very important beauty step.
Beauty Tip of the Week: ExerciseBeauty Expert, Charmaine Gooden tells us why it's important to stay active.
Get Pretty for a Good Cause!October, as we're sure you know, is Breast Cancer awareness month. Plenty of big-hearted cosmetics companies have stepped up their game this month to give back a percentage of their profits to various breast cancer charities.
Quick & Easy Hair StylesSometimes, opting to spend an extra 20 minutes in bed instead of styling your hair is worth it. Keep catching up on your beauty sleep and look amazing with these easy hairstyles you can create in under 2 minutes.
Three new Lush-ious scentsNow that Halloween’s over, we’re turning our attention to the holiday season. In particular, we’re thinking about a new scent (or three) to wear with a new dress (or three), for all the parties we’re hoping to hit.
Hair Styling LoungeWe’ve found the perfect solution to special-event hair. The Blowdry Lounge takes the worry out of attempting magazine-perfect hair. We can walk in with our usual frizzy nest and walk out looking smooth and sleek, curly or anywhere in-between.
The Next Big ScentWho knew Pepper and Oranges would smell great.
Our Ultimate Beauty KitConfession: There was a little “one for them, one for us” action while we were out holiday shopping on the weekend.