Blog Posts by Harper s Bazaar

When it comes to beauty looks, bare is always beautiful-but so is a bit of color on the face. Fortunately the spring shows offered us both options this season. Makeup artists swept brilliant shades of blue and green on the eyes at Stella McCartney and Versus, slicked vivid crimson hues on lips at Jason Wu and Burberry, then emphasized neutral lips and glowing skin at shows like Dolce & Gabbana. There were moments of major lashes and brows but all of that was balanced by softly smudged-in eyeliner backstage. To emphasize this mix of strong versus subtle, play up the features you want to draw attention to with color-or a touch of sparkle (see Chanel, Gucci)-while keeping the rest of your look simple and glowing.

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With the dog days of summer long gone, we're embracing the layered lifestyle and the coziness of fall sweaters. From asymmetrical cuts to embellished knits, we've got 25 of the chicest sweaters you'll need to keep you warm in the coming months.

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Perfume experts, designers, and fashion-savvy women reveal the secrets to discovering the fragrances that suit your style. Click through to find your scent.

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Your go-to skinny jeans should be well settled in your basics drawer by now, so we're exploring the best of what's new in denim for fall. From leather accents to lace-ups, the perfect cropped slouch and embroidery details, shop the best jeans of the the season.

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Outré hairstyles are fun to look at but don't necessarily translate well off the runway when you don't have a team of stylists at the ready. This season, there was no question that wearable looks had a major presence. That's not to say creativity wasn't on full display-we saw new ways to wear your ponytail (think low and wide), braid your braid (try a crisscross direction), slick your part and tie a knot (tight!). And perhaps the most captivating trend this season? Hair accessories inspired by everything from blossoming flowers to sporty bands to beekeeper's headpieces, for when you want to just slip something on and make a statement.

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Oil is probably the last thing you would think of slathering on your face in the hopes of getting a younger, more radiant complexion. But as it turns out, new breakthrough oil formulas are boosting moisture, fighting wrinkles, and reducing inflammation with the help of sophisticated additives like peptides, retinol, and vitamin C, without any harsh (or greasy) side effects. "Oils are naturally more gentle than most antiaging products because they deliver the active ingredients deep into the skin without irritating the surface," says New York dermatologist David Colbert. "And they create a dewy glow that lasts all day."

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One of the pioneers to see potential in the face-oil category was fashion stylist Linda Rodin. Frustrated with skin care that "wasn't working," she took matters into her own hands-literally-and in 2007, Rodin Olio Lusso was born. "I combined the oils I loved in a coffee cup over my bathroom sink and came up with this

When it comes to fall hair color trends, there is no middle ground-beauty trailblazers are going super dark or ultra light this season, as evidenced by what we're seeing on the street and red carpet. It's a bold look either way, one that takes a certain amount of commitment to your colorist (obvious roots: a definite no) and confidence to pull off. In the battle of raven versus pale hair, we present the most striking examples so you can pick sides, and shades, without hesitation. Click through for inspiration from celebs like Emma Stone, Rihanna, and Scarlett Johansson.

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Don't wait until Spring to test out the prettiest eye makeup look showcased at designer Anthony Vaccarello's 6th collection for Spring 2013. "I used texture in the makeup look to mimic the new line and matched teh silky fabrics with soft metallics in wearable shades of color," Estee Lauder makeup artist Tom Pecheux explained, "The idea was to reflect water." Read on for tips for how to perfect those shimmering peepers.

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1. Swipe black on the outer corners of the top lashes, and brown on the outer corners of the bottom lashes, using a product like Estee Lauder Sumptuous Two Tone Eye-Opening Mascara.

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2. Rim the eyes with a creamy turquoise pencil, then, using a soft brush, blot over the line with steel and soft metallic pink shadows. Dab the lids with gloss to create a "melted on" effect.

3. Try: MAKEUP FOR EVER Aqua Cream in Pink Beige and Steel, $23, Sephora.com; NARS Soft Touch Shadow