Yearly Archives: 2014

Charlotte Tilbury… Dallas Hernandez

Charlotte Tilbury, Dallas Hernandez, Beauty Is Boring

I couldn’t resist doing another look on Dallas, her features and freckles are so cool! Plus, it was a great opportunity to do an entire face with the gorgeous new line by Charlotte Tilbury. PRODUCTS // Luxury Palette in The Rock Chic, Rock ‘N’ Khol in Bedroom Black, Full Fat Lashes in Glossy Black, Cheek to Chic in… Read more »

SKIN… Dallas Hernandez

Dallas Hernandez, Beauty is Boring, Skincare, Robin Black

I have a skincare obsession and lucky me, I get the chance to experiment not just on myself but on models, actresses, friends, etc.  As a result, I have a pretty comprehensive skincare arsenal.  These are some of the tried and true products I use daily, on myself and/or on set: Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow… Read more »

CHANEL… Courtney Money

Chanel, Courtney Money, Beauty is Boring

It’s been a while since I did a look using just one brand but I really wanted to try out the latest Chanel Illusion D’Ombre Eyeshadow in New Moon, Le Blush Creme De Chanel in Cheeky and the Chanel Le Blanc Light Revealing Brightening Makeup Base in Rose. Since I was already deep into my… Read more »

Erika Linder, Beauty Is Boring

From the BEAUTY IS BORING archives, behind the scenes with the extremely handsome Erika Linder.

RED SPRING… HANNAH VANDERMOLEN

Hannah Vandermolen for Beauty Is Boring.

I refuse to give up red eyeshadow simply because it’s Spring.  I love the wisteria and roses that bloom in my garden this time of year but that is no reason to surrender to pastels.  Besides, this combination of rich amber red eyes with glowing skin and pale lips reminds me of a flower… just… Read more »

BELLE FILLE… CAMILLE YI

Camille Yi, Beauty is Boring, Robin Black, Makeup

This past week was a blur of studio time filled with lovely models and racks of Fall fashion. ?In the middle of the editorial chaos, I managed to snap a few Polaroids including the above featuring gorgeous French girl, Camille Yi. ?This beauty look didn’t wind up in the final editorial but I love the… Read more »

NEW FACE… CLARE

New Face Clare on Beauty Is Boring

In profile, Clare bears an incredible resemblance to young Mia Farrow.  The fantastic haircut, the gorgeous skin sprinkled with freckles and a youthful charm make her a new face to watch.  She is really cool looking without makeup (click here to see her au naturel!) but it seemed a shame to leave this bright orange… Read more »

HIGH ART? SOKO

Soko, First Kiss, Music, Beauty Is Boring, Robin Black

There is nothing better than spending an evening with my very talented friend and muse, Soko. ?Using MAC Chromacakes, a water soluble cake makeup, Soko and I painted simultaneously (fingers for her, brushes for me) while giggling like school girls the entire time. Note: Soko has been featured several times on Beauty Is Boring… Soko… Read more »

THE MODERN MONOCHROMATIC… Maggimae Cecelia

Maggimae Cecelia, Beauty Is Boring, Robin Black, Makeup

The 90’s were a seminal era for me and I often find myself unconsciously referencing makeup styles from that time (I blame The Face and i-D).  However, it’s terribly boring to simply repeat so update that beloved 90’s monochromatic look with washes of warm color in sheer textures! Note: Maggimae hails from Kansas and has… Read more »