Yearly Archives: 2013

JAPAN WEEK… Moeko Maeda

Check out Moeko’s 27 SECONDS video here! Moeko is an extremely talented fine artist who works in a variety of mediums including painting, sculpture and performance. ?This look was inspired by one of her recent paintings, taking cues from it’s colors and techniques. Note: This is the final post of Japan Week but stay tuned… Read more »

JAPAN WEEK… Britney Tokyo

Make-up by Megumi Asai When it comes to nail art (and super kawaii style), Britney Tokyo is on top of the game. ?Check out her amazing nails here or follow her fun Instagram feed! Inspiration: Why not match your eyebrows to your colored hair? bleach your brows to platinum and then fill them in with… Read more »

JAPAN WEEK… Mariko Wordell

Click here to see Mariko’s 27 SECOND video?with?artists?Shohei & Naoko Maruo. I first met Mariko Wordell and Megumi Asai on the set of Michel Comte’s latest film project, of which Mariko was the lead actress. ?Months later the three of us met up for tea and at some point during our discussion, we came up… Read more »

JAPAN WEEK… Anna Kanehara

Anna Kanehara, who usually rocks long hair, showed up for our shoot with a cool new chop!? She is represented by Click Models in New York for both editorial and runway. ????????????????????????????????????????????? SKINCARE //? La Mer The Mist (sprayed over make-up to give it a natural looking finish),?La Mer The Moisturizing Lotion,?La Mer The Eye… Read more »

JAPAN WEEK… Rino Nakasone

Make-up by Megumi Asai. Click here to see Rino’s 27 SECONDS video! We are so excited to kick off Japan week with dancer and choreographer Rino Nakasone! ?In the US, she is best known for being one of Gwen Stefani’s Harajuku girls, as well as working with Rihanna, ?Britney Spears, Janet Jackson, Missy Elliot and… Read more »

JAPAN WEEK? Introduction

Obaasan in her 90’s, Mill Valley, California. My first memories of beauty are of my Japanese mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. ?When I was a child, my great grandmother came to the United States to live with my great uncle, S.I. Hayakawa. ?She was in her nineties but still very much the proper Japanese lady. ?Obaasan… Read more »

MAD THIRSTY? Jesse Somera

Something about Jesse Somera’s look reminds me of young Robert Mapplethorpe. ?I can’t put my finger on it because their features are quite different but perhaps it’s just the expression. ?He is also a photographer and filmaker (his day job is modeling) but that is where the resemblance stops because Jesse really really likes girls.?Check… Read more »

THE DARKEST SHADE? Marga Esquivel

Why not try something a bit different this weekend and experiment with black lipstick? get inspired by Grace Jones, goth girls (and boys), 1920’s silent films, traditional Maori moko, Norwegian black metal, or just give in to the urge to abandon more socially acceptable lip colors. PRODUCTS // ?Hourglass Arch Brow Sculpting Pencil in Brunette,?Eyeko… Read more »

EXOTIC… Polina Protodyakonova

I recently shot Polina for an interactive beauty series on Elle Weekly called LookMaker (check it out on your iPad, it’s part of the Elle Magazine app) and was fascinated by her striking face. ?She can easily look classically beautiful but for this image, I wanted to bring out her most exotic angles. PRODUCTS //… Read more »

BLONDIE… Soko

It’s impossible not to be enamored with the lovely musician, actor, director and muse, Soko. ?She recently traded her dark tresses for platinum blonde and was kind enough to come spend the afternoon with me in the studio. Click here to see Soko’s first Beauty Is Boring post. Click here to see Soko’s 27 SECONDS… Read more »