Lipstick Lifestyle

Who knew perfection came in a pant. Well it does and it’s aptly named the perfect tab-waist trouser. And where can you get this oh-so-perfect pant? The Gap. Yes, that’s right, the Gap. No more searching high and low for the perfect pant because this one has everything you need. It’s super-flattering, looks polished when paired with a tailored shirt for work or a sweet little cami for the wee hours of the evening and makes just about anything look pulled-together.

This grey poly/wool blend skims the leg for the perfect fit and is available in regular, tall, petite and sizes 0-20.

Now if only they could make the perfect guy…

Gap
www.gap.com
Available at Gap stores across North America or online at www.gap.com

The summer sales are on - are you out-and-about grabbing up bargains galore? The ECCO Summer Ballerina is perfect for those all-day shopping excursions with your gal pals. These smart, slipper-like shoes are made with a leather upper and liner that twists and bends for the ultimate in flexibility and comfort. The insole will keep your feet cool and dry while running from store to store with its “ECCO Comfort Fiber System,” providing bacteria and odor control to keep your feet cool and comfortable. The outsole is direct-injected with ECCO’s special PolyUrethane TPU/PU, providing superior cushioning and stability, ideal for standing in long cash desk lineups. You can also feel safe in the rain as the seal is watertight, built without glue or stitching. No more soggy toes from searching for your car in open-air parking lots, in a torrential downpour.

Available in black, white/ice flower-silver, violet ice-silver/white, buffed silver (Canada) and light gold (U.S) and in sizes 36-42.

ECCO
www.eccocanada.com www.eccousa.com
Available at ECCO shoe stores throughout North America, SoftMoc in Canada and online at endless.com

Cupcakes have been around since the early 20th century and are loved by both young and old. How can you not adore those little darlings? So pretty to look at and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. Here is everything you need for cupcake perfection:

500 Cupcakes by Fergal Connolly
“The only cupcake compendium you’ll ever need” covers an astonishing array of flavours for every occasion, every palate. These easy-to-follow recipes have been tried and tested by Fergal Connolly, a chef and food stylist located in London, England.

Sellers Publishing, Inc.
www.rsvp.com
Available at Barnes & Noble, Crate and Barrel and online at Amazon.com

Barefoot Contessa Vanilla Cupcake & Cream Cheese Frosting Mix
If you’re better with a mix than baking from scratch, you must try the Barefoot Contessa’s cupcake mix. Flavour combos include: straight coconut; vanilla with milk chocolate frosting; chocolate with chocolate frosting; chocolate with peanut butter frosting; the classic vanilla cupcake, made with pure vanilla and topped with smooth cream cheese frosting – our personal favourite. Yummy.

Barefoot Contessa
www.barefootcontessa.com
Available at Crate and Barrel and online at www.stonewallkitchen.com

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You’ll be sure to spot your luggage coming down the conveyor belt now that Stella McCartney has launched a 17-piece collection with Le SportSac. The diverse colour palette (solids, quilted and prints) is both full of whimsy and lady-like, and like McCartney herself, the line is both eco-friendly and fashionable– it’s made out of 100% recycled eco-polyester.

We’re currently in love with the large bowling bag which is perfect for carry-ons—it can hold everything you need to take your flight from dab to fab—or for toting your work-out gear (Stella McCartney for Adidas of course) to and from the gym.

McCartney’s first limited edition travel collection combines both everyday functionality with fashion sensibility, designed for the busy, modern woman.

You’ll look great and feel good about toting this luggage—being environmentally friendly and all, so may we suggest you treat yourself. To a vacation perhaps?

Stella McCartney
www.lesportsac.com/stella
Available online at www.lesportsac.com

How would you like to treat “bacne” while looking cute and sporty? The clever people at SUN:SOUL have done just that by developing a way to harness the power of the sun’s healthy, healing rays while protecting against harmful UV exposure.

blumöd, a collection of stylish sporty tops and hats, are made with a revolutionary technology that isolates and amplifies the sun’s natural blue light, offering you an improvement on the appearance of troubled skin.

The special fabric triggers a process called Photo Dynamic Therapy (PDT), in which blue light reacts with tiny molecules generated by skin bacteria, called porphyrins, mixing it with oxygen to suppress bacterial growth. You only need to have your blumöd item on for a few hours a week to see an improvement in the appearance of your skin. Wear it for your daily power walk with the pooch or while out-and-about doing your daily duties.

In addition to looking stylin’ and easing those pesky pimples, these clever garments and accessories provide an additional barrier to harmful UV rays with a UPF of 50+.

Available in long sleeved shirt (XS-XL), unisex shirt (XS-XXL), and also a sun hat (M-L), sport visor (OS) and baseball cap (OS)

blumöd
www.blumod.com
Available online at www.sunsoul.ca and www.sunsoul.com