Three things that make for a great editorial day: ?The gorgeous Camille Rowe as your model, a stunning Bel Air home (purportedly once occupied by Howard Hughes) and the talented John Ruggiero on hair. PRODUCTS // Chanel Les 4 Ombres in Raffinement,?Givenchy Noir Couture Mascara in Black Satin,?Laura Mercier Brow Definer in Soft,?Chanel Joues Contraste… Read more »
I was rummaging through a collection of Polaroids last night and stumbled across this image of Staz in a dreamy futuristic look. The three dimensional shimmering lips are made of tiny bits of colored metallic foil and large chunks of silver glitter applied over lip balm. PRODUCTS // MAC Eye Khol in Fascinating,?Givenchy Noir Couture… Read more »
It is always fun to collaborate with musicians so I was excited when Justin Tranter of Semi Precious Weapons stopped by the studio. ?We wanted to do something totally different from his usual look. ?The first Polaroid is inspired by George Hurrell’s 1930’s photos of MGM starlets,?hence the dreamy gazing off into the distance. ?The… Read more »
Why not try a bleached brow with a single splash of color? ?It’s an interesting alternative to Spring’s usual bevy of pastels and straightforward pretty looks. ?Leave the edges unblended for a more painterly style and anchor it with black kohl pencil along the waterline. PRODUCTS // Make Up Forever 12 Flash Color Case (mint… Read more »
Make-up by Gregory Siff Make-up by Beauty Is Boring This is what happens when?Beau Dunn and Gregory Siff visit the studio – Polaroids, face paint (MAC Chromacake for those that are wondering), organic tacos and yes, he did sign her collarbone.
Spring’s near epidemic of dry flaky skin (thanks to prolonged cold weather and heating systems) has me yearning for glossy cheekbones and lush nude lips. ?Pair with an unapologetically glamorous eye for a late night dance party or for a dramatic trip to the grocery store. This was the first time I’ve used two of… Read more »
Freckles & red lipstick are an irresistible combination. ?The look is simultaneously sexy and innocent, classic but also quite modern. ?Worn here by the very cool and ridiculously pretty Rachel B. Note: This is an outtake from a shoot I did a while back for The Violet Files. PRODUCTS // DiorShow Mono Wet & Dry… Read more »
This image of Isabella was taken after a recent editorial shoot. ?All of her make-up had been removed and John had brushed out her wild hairdo. ?She looked so gorgeous bare faced with that textured hair that I couldn’t resist taking a few Polaroids. Note: The tiny bit of color around her eyes is just… Read more »
I have been sitting here for thirty minutes trying to think of a good way to describe this look aside from an exaggerated take on black winged eyeliner and oversized red geisha lips. ?Perhaps Bladerunner meets kabuki theatre in future Tokyo where all the performers are actually humanoid robots? PRODUCTS // MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack,?Serge… Read more »
This is an outtake from The Violet Files, check out the original? feature?here?including a “how to” on the hair look. It’s always a pleasure to collaborate with friends, and on this particular day Lucy and I were joined in the studio by the ridiculously talented hair stylist John Ruggiero. ?John whipped up this voluminous look… Read more »
