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by India Jewel-Jackson, Glamour

It's no secret that I'm a full-fledged fan of edgy, outside-the-box beauty looks, so it really shouldn't come as a surprise that I'm actually into the totally badass, I've-been-crying-my-eyes-out-for-a-whole-year look Chanel creative director of makeup Peter Philips masterminded at yesterday's Spring 2013 couture show in Paris. Good grief, that's G-O-R-G-E-O-U-S!

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It looks as if black and gunmetal shadow was smeared all over the eyelid, and several jagged wings (created with liquid liner) were extended far past the outer corner and beneath the eye. From there, tulle appliques were strategically placed on top of the jagged wings, to amplify the eye and create the illusion of being 'almost an extension of the head accessories,' Philips told our friends over at Style.com.

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Yep. Totally sold. Morning-after makeup never looked so good. I'm going to try it next time I

We asked 11 of our favorite fashion bloggers for fresh ways to wear a blazer. From pairing it with summery dresses to wearing it with T-shirts and hoodies, here's what they came up with. After all, when it comes to styling a blazer, you can never have too many outfit ideas.

by Glamour

For our Self-Expression Issue, we got 31 Glamour staffers to mix and match with the same five must-have items. Click through to see what they came up with!

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by Nikki Ogunnaike, Glamour

If you follow me on Twitter, you may have seen that last night I wrote:

@NikkiOgun Just left a bra fitting at @shopjournelle and let me tell you it's life changing! Every new year should start this way!

I was not exaggerating ladies. When I was offered the opportunity to get a bra fitting with Carrie Brightman, manager of Journelle lingerie store in Soho, I hopped on it because I hadn't done so in years. And let me tell you, it was a seriously eye-opening experience. Want to know what I learned?

These are the essential bras you need:

Courtesy of Journelle

Two or three seamless T-shirt bras: These are the ones that you wear most often, your everyday bras, if you will. Opt for ones that come in nude or black.

Chantelle Rive Gauche T-Shirt Bra, $76, journelle.com

One strapless molded-cup bra: This will especially come in handy for summer. Get one in your size (do not size down just to get a tighter fit). Look for a bra that has silicone on the inside

by Glamour

Revamping your beauty routine has never been easier with a cool new class of fresh products on the shelves. Whether you're looking for softer lips, dewy skin, pretty hair, or hot nails, there's some cool technology, amazing ingredients, and-let's face it-gorgeous packaging that have us hooked!

by Amy Wicks, Glamour

Coca-Cola Co. is partnering with French drug manufacturer Sanofi SA to introduce a line of drinks that claim to help improve skin, strengthen hair and even help with weight loss.

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The drink will be called Beautific Oenobiol and launch in pharmacies in France this fall, according to the Wall Street Journal. After that, distribution will expand. The Journal added that the mystery elixir will be made up of mineral water, fruit juice and "nutrition additives."

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French pharmacies always carry the best products (they are more like drug stores with department store-level brands ) so launching in France seems like a good idea. I'm curious to try this drink and see if it makes a difference.

What do you think of a "beauty drink?" Would you give it a shot?

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by Amy Wicks, Glamour
How many lipstick tubes did it take to build this sculpture? Honestly, we have no idea but we did find out what shade was used: Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Pur Couture number one.

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According to WWD, the work is called "1M3 de beaute" which translates in English to one cubic meter of beauty. If you happen to make it to the Palais de Tokyo museum in Paris before Jan. 7, you can see it for yourself.

"It's a material that is very supple, lipstick, especially in a large quantity," artist Fabrice Hyber told WWD. "The material permanently moves. It is a work that is never finished, which is always evolving. It's a living oeuvre."

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I like the color (and sadly, have no trips planned to the City of Light) so I may just pick up a tube.

What do you think of the sculpture? Are you a fan of lipstick as art?

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When it comes to under-eye puffiness, one ingredient stands out. It's...Caffeine!
by Beth Shapouri, Glamour



















Oh, lovely, lovely caffeine, the thing that probably helped you get out of bed this morning. Caffeine is a diuretic, so it's an immediate skin de-puffer that makes the area look firmer and less tired pretty much on contact.

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Got puffy eyes at this very moment? You can get the effect by hanging out with a couple of cool, moist green tea bags on your eyes or you can always look for an eye cream that's packed with the stuff like these guys:

* Organic Coffee Bean Caffeine Eye Cream, $19 at DERMSTORE
* Vichy Laboratoires LiftActiv CxP Eyes Anti-Wrinkle Eyelid Lifting Care, $40 at drugstore.com
* Bliss Triple Oxygen Eye Gel, $50 at Neiman Marcus
* Clinique All About Eyes Serum, $28 at Bergdorf Goodman
* L'Oreal Revitalift Triple Power Eye Treatment, $24.99 at Ulta

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So there you have it,