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The hot weather fashion tip you need, and other style advice
Dotted tule maxi skirt, $128, anthropologie.com. Image by: Anthropologie
Fashion
The hot weather fashion tip you need, and other style advice
We tried long-wearing lipsticks to find the best. Here are our top four picks!
Editor's tip
When temperatures are getting sticky and you need to project a certain look for the workplace, dressing needs to become strategic. The cardinal rule to follow? Bigger is better, so think wide-legged culottes and breezy pleated maxi skirts. The extra wiggle room helps air circulate.
Cheap thrill
Silver sandals, $15, hm.com.
Don't bust out the big bucks for the slip-on sandal trend. Instead, pick up this simple, fun and affordable pair of slides to wear with everything from summer dresses to denim cutoffs.
We tried it: Long-wearing lip colours
1. Lancome Matte Shaker in Pink Power, $29, lancome.ca.
Although this lip product might look similar to the brand's popular Juicy Shaker, what is inside the bottle is very different: The formula is saturated with twice the pigments of a lipstick and wears like a second skin. More like a vivid lip stain than a matte lipstick, its weightless feel makes it very comfortable.
2. Bobbi Brown Art Stick Liquid Lip in Rich Red, $35, bobbibrown.ca.
For massive colour payoff that lasts all day while keeping lips soft with no dryness or tightness, you can't go wrong with one of these sticks. We retouched only after a particularly messy lunch to fix a little smudging. With 16 saturated shades to choose from, you'll have a colour for every mood.
3. CoverGirl Melting Pout Gel Liquid Lipstick in Gell Yes, $11, covergirl.ca.
If matte is a bit harsh for you, but you don't want to look really glossy, then the latest lippie from CoverGirl is your pick. This long-wearing high-pigment lipstick has a gel consistency and goes on super creamy. Nonsticky, hydrating and with just the right amount of shine, this will be your summer go-to.
4. Hard Candy Wet Ever Bold Hold Lip Lacquer in Selfish, $8, walmart.ca.
If you're ditching Team Matte for a softer finish, you need to try this wet-effect lip colour. It goes on glossy with lots of shine and hydration but, surprisingly, isn't sticky at all. Plus, the colour lasts; there was a bit of transfer from eating and drinking, but the pigment stayed put.
Beauty glossary
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