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Eleven ways to update your look this October

Find out what lip colour looks good on everyone and the accessory that's topping off our outfits this fall.
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Eleven ways to update your look this October

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Pucker up in plum

What do a cashmere sweater, a classic pump and a plum lip have in common? They’re all fall essentials that look great on everyone.

From left: Bourjois Paris rouge edition lipstick in violine strass, $20. Stila color balm lipstick in Brigitte, $25. Elizabeth Arden beautiful color moisturizing lipstick in fig, $30. Urban Decay revolution lipstick in venom, $26. Smashbox fade to black be legendary lipstick in black cherry, $22.

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Make your eyes shine

From a subtle shimmer to full-on glitter, liven up your makeup repertoire with the latest sparkly shades. Wear them alone or try a smoky eye combo that’s as easy as one, two, three.

Clarins eye quartet mineral palette eyeshadow in forest, $42. Shiseido luminizing satin eye color trio eyeshadow, $40.

Eleven ways to update your look this October

See stripes run

We are head over heels for this fab footwear, designed in collaboration between Hudson’s Bay and Converse Jack Purcell. An haute homage to our homeland, the point blanket sneakers hit the pavement in early October.

Converse Helen shoes, $120, The Bay.

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Make your colour last

Work this moisturizing balm into colour-treated hair, wait 10 minutes, then rinse. Voila, your colour is refreshed and hair is shinyu001e and glossy. It’s available in five shades to keep everybody happy.

Shu Uemura colour lustre shades reviving balm, $50.

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Defy your age

You name it, this multi-tasking, anti-aging cream is formulated to tackle it. (Think wrinkles, fine lines, loss of firmness, sagginess and uneven texture.) So how does it work? The small jar is packed full of superstar ingredients: jasmonic acid, known for its ability to support the skin’s renewal cycle; beech-tree extract, which improves skin’s fi rmness; hyaluronic acid, famous for boosting hydration; and nourishing shea butter, which gives the cream (and your skin) its silky texture.

Kiehl's super multi-corrective cream, $60.

Eleven ways to update your look this October

Buzzword: Saffiano lether

This durable, cross-hatched leather, as elegant as it is scratch resistant, is a favourite texture of high-end designers like Prada and Ferragamo. Lucky for us, its popularity is catching on and everyday accessories are being cut from its luxe cloth.

Clockwise: Vince Camuto change purse, $95, The Bay. Hand-held bag, $117, Heys. L. Credi envelope bag, $80, Town Shoes. Zip-up handbag, $158, Jessica Jensen. Copper clutch, $118, Roots.

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Eleven ways to update your look this October

Perfect your complexion

Whether it's redness, dullness or an uneven tone, these smart primers come in a variety of corrective shades to hide any skin imperfection. They’ll turn your face into a beautiful blank canvas, perfect for flawless makeup application.

Clinique superprimer primers, $29 each.

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Eleven ways to update your look this October

Put a lid on it

Instantly add style to your outfit by slipping on a cool chapeau. Not to mention that these cute baseball caps are the ultimate fix for a bad hair day.

Top to bottom: $12, Joe Fresh, $40, Roots, $12, Joe Fresh.

Eleven ways to update your look this October

Paint your nails

With its sleek packaging and hot shades, Marc Jacobs’ new line of makeup is sure to be a hit. Case in point: This amethyst polish with its mod plastic packaging.

Marc Jacobs enamored hi-shine nail lacquer in oui!, $22.

Eleven ways to update your look this October

Try the new (almost) natural face

This pretty makeup palette is perfect for fall’s feminine looks. Start with well-moisturized skin and define your eyes with an unexpected soft, silvery shadow. Keep your lips neutral and slightly glossy.

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Get spotted

Warning: This trend might bring out your party animal. Play up the contrast and pair it with (more) black and white, or introduce a hot hue light cobalt blue into the mix.

Jones NY shirt, $85, The Bay. Spanner scarf, $59, Inspired Style. Claire Vivier bag, $214, Shop Bop. Shelly's London Shoes, $100, Little Burgundy.

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