Fashion and beauty trends: 12 ways to update your look

Step into classic flats

Sometimes a girl just wants to be chic and comfortable. Banish blisters with these pretty flats that pair perfectly with cropped pants or pencil skirts.


Flats (from top to bottom): $230, London Sole, Netalamode.com. $30, Gap. $130, Nine West.

Invest in a luxe wallet

These super-slim wallets will keep you organized and slide seamlessly into any handbag.


Wallets, $58 each, Michael Kors.

Blend, blend, blend

Let your fingers do the work with the new crop of creamy blushes and shadows. Choose neutral tones to keep your look clean and dewy. Then dab colour on lids, cheeks and lips with your fingertips — it's faster and gives a more natural look. Or for a little more glow, highlight your best features with shimmery shades.



Get this look: Smashbox Limitless Cream Shadow in Topaz, $22. Tint 'N Go Blush in Spicy, $5, Avon. Lipstick in Soft Pink, $5, Yves Rocher.

Take care of your hair

Looking for supermodel hair? Try this light-as-air shampoo that leaves tresses looking shiny and healthy.


Kérastase Bain Cristal Shampoo, $36.

Speed up your morning routine

All you need for a radiant complexion is three steps: Wash, tone and moisturize.



Gentle cleanser: This refreshing foaming cleanser pulls double duty as a makeup remover.


Philosophy Purity Made Simple Cleansing Gel for Eyes and Face, $26.



Soothing toner: Remove any excess dirt and oil with a swipe of this toner on a cotton pad. It calms skin with soy extract.


Aveeno Positively Radiant Toner, $12.


Light moisture: Protect your skin with this lotion that's packed with antioxidants and vitamins.


Neutrogena Naturals Multi-Vitamin Nourishing Daily Moisturizer, $20.

Bejewel your ears

Vintage-inspired earrings are making a comeback. For maximum impact, wear them with a ladylike do that shows them off.


Earrings (clockwise from top left): $175, Swarovski. $13, H&M. $8, Fashion by George. Rebekah Price, $275, eluxe.ca.

Sparkle in metallics

Like clockwork, every season we find ourselves coveting the newest Chanel nail polish shade — but this pearly metallic just may reign supreme.


Chanel Nail Polish in Delight, $27, The Bay.

Snap up practical pop art

Keep an eye out for this limited edition makeup bag — it's sure to be coveted by beauty junkies around the world.


Petite makeup bag by Julie Verhoeven, $30, M.A.C Cosmetics.

Pamper your skin

Shiseido has reissued some of its most iconic products to celebrate its 140th anniversary. This gorgeous vintage bottle holds a peony-scented softener, the Japanese equivalent to toner, that will freshen your complexion.


Shiseido Eudermine Revitalizing Essence Toner, $78, Sephora.

Throw on something preppy

Score top style marks with this fitted schoolboy blazer and a skinny pair of jeans. Bonus: A portion of the proceeds will be donated to anti-bullying initiatives.


Blazer, $595, Smythe.

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Play with a punchy pout

Summer is the best time for a fun, bright lip, so why not pucker up with a pop of colour while the season is right.


Pro Longwear Lipcreme Lipstick in Dear Diary, $20, M.A.C. Matte Lipstick in Melon, $6, Joe Fresh. Rouge Artist Natural Lipstick in N41, $22, Make Up For Ever. Yves Saint Laurent Golden Lustre Lipstick in Fuchsia Symbole, $38, The Bay. L'Oréal Paris Colour Riche Caresse Lipstick in Blushing Sequin, $13.