Icy cool silver eyes and pale pink lips are the perfect contrast to the summer heat. Note: Check out model Beau Dunn’s art and blog! PRODUCTS // Chanel Les 4 Ombres in Smoky Eyes,?Tom Ford Eye Pencil in Onyx,?Givenchy Noir Couture Mascara in Black Satin,?Laura Mercier Brow Definer in Soft,?Dior Nude Tan in Honey,?Tom Ford… Read more »
Sometimes simple is better as in the case of Klazina’s dark brows and clean face. The perfectly mussed hair was created by Patricia Morales who gave the following advice for achieving this look: ?Start by rough drying your hair, spritz with Bumble and Bumble Surf Spray and then pull back into a low, textured ponytail…. Read more »
I have wanted to shoot Adri since the first time her face popped up on a mutual friend’s Instagram feed. As well as being lovely, stylish and cool, she is a talented young photographer. ?This look is an exagerrated version of her signature make-up style (cat eyes and dark red lips). PRODUCTS // Hourglass Calligraphy… Read more »
Mariko is attending the Cannes Film Festival this week so we came up with this shimmering universe of soft black across her eyelids… perfect for a fancy f?te, all night dancing or just lounging with a glass of champagne. PRODUCTS // Chanel Illusion D’Ombre in Mirifique,?Givenchy Noir Couture Mascara in Black Satin,?Laura Mercier Brow Definer,?NARS… Read more »
Writer, model, musician, occasional designer and bon vivant Krystal Simpson stopped by the studio last week for make-up and Polaroids done two ways. ?The first was loosely inspired by Sharon Tate (or any of those incredibly sexy 60’s kittens who had an affinity for black cat eyes). ?The second is what we loosely named the… Read more »
Make like Bridgette Bardot with lots of black lashes (cheating with fakies is encouraged), a generous dose of the blackest black eyeliner and a pale lip. Note: Jennifer Pugh has made several appearances on Beauty is Boring, check her out HERE?and HERE… with more coming soon! PRODUCTS // Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Eyeliner in… Read more »
Punk was the soundtrack of my youth and its raw DIY sensibility continues to inform my work. ?For this post we wanted to reference some of the earlier punk styles and John Ruggiero (hair genius) came up with the brilliant idea of shooting Rosie?as?Sid and Nancy (yes, that is her in both images!). ?We also… Read more »
There are models and then there are MODELS. ?Kasia Struss?is of the second variety. ?Her cheekbones, widely spaced almond eyes, high brows and sculpted lips are ridiculously gorgeous. Note: Kasia is from Poland which reminds me of a Polish designer that I met last year in Berlin. ?He makes garments out of a material called… Read more »
Pre-show with Ophelie Guillermand (in her own clothes) Pre-show with Tian Li (in her own clothes) I recently did a private runway show at the NY Public Library (an amazing venue!) and managed to snap a few of my favorite faces behind the scenes. ?One of the things that I’ve always found fascinating about runway… Read more »
Yesterday Beck stopped in for a visit and surprised me with bright red hair, circa Karen Elson 1997. Of course I couldn’t resist pulling out some copper shades and having a bit of fun. Beck’s pentagram earrings (she gave me a matching pair!) set off the look perfectly. So about the 90’s? when trends come… Read more »
