What better way to kick off the redesign of BEAUTY IS BORING than with an image of muse Charlotte Carey – her gorgeous face launched the original site back in April of 2012! PRODUCTS // NARS Eye Paint in Snake Eyes, Makeup Forever Artistic Eyelashes 110, Diorshow Iconic Overcurl in Black, Tom Ford Brow Sculptor in Espresso, DiorSkin Nude… Read more »
First of all, thank you to everyone who has emailed me concerned about the lack of posts this past month. ?I am definitely NOT closing down Beauty Is Boring. ?In fact, I haven’t been posting as often because I’ve been locked away in the studio developing a whole new site with tons of brand spanking… Read more »
This Polaroid was a make-up and hair test for a shoot I did that is featured in this month’s issue of Elle Magazine. ?I wanted to play with the concept of the modern bombshell? which was mainly an excuse to get carried away with mascara and bright red lipstick. ?Hair stylist?John D?referenced classic updos but… Read more »
The Pantone Color Institute named Radiant Orchid 18-3224 the official color of 2014 (if you are curious how they came to this conclusion, read this) and so I figured I might as well give it a go. ?JJ was a willing accomplice and the perfect canvas – her warm skin tone is an ideal contrast… Read more »
There is something charming about faux lashes under the eye? they always remind me of Mia Farrow in the late 60’s, all wide-eyed sexy innocence. ?And they are an interesting contrast to upcoming model Miriam Haney’s thoroughly modern face. ?This Polaroid was the second of two looks that I shot of her in late 2012… Read more »
I love the juxtaposition of a strong graphic lip against a nude face with extremely bleached brows. This particular lip is a mash up of pop art and early 1990’s chola? strange but lovely and modern when mixed with TK’s braids and gorgeous bone structure. PRODUCTS // La Mer The Moisturizing Lotion,?La Mer The Eye… Read more »
While prepping the studio to shoot actress?Mariko Wordell for Japan Week, I found a box of old black & white Polaroid film. ?It expired back in 2008 but I figured I’d give it a try. ?The above images are the result – they are not retouched or altered in any way from the originals but… Read more »
Beauty looks can get a bit predictable in the winter so why not experiment with outrageous color… here are a few suggestions for the brave at heart: – Flaming orange hair and purple eyeshadow (as demonstrated above by Vivien). – Platinum blonde hair and emerald green smoky eyes, paired with un-naturally dark brows. –… Read more »
Just stumbled across this outtake from a project I did for Elle Weekly’s first edition (launched during NYFW AW 2013). ?I love the unusual color combination and of course, Polina’s gorgeous face. PRODUCTS // ?NARS Smudge Proof Eyeshadow Base,?NARS Matte Eyeshadow in Persia,?Make Up Forever Eyeshadow in Pearly Orange 25,?Hourglass Calligraphy Liquid Eye Liner in… Read more »
11AM at the Chateau Marmont: ?Candice Lake, the gorgeous?photographer, model,?blogger?and?contributing style editor at Vogue Australia,?prepping for an Allure Magazine?photo shoot. ?Relaxed waves by Sascha Breuer. 6PM at the Chateau Marmont: ?Candice?in an evening version of the look for the London Fashion Suites / StyleBop cocktail party. ?We used the same products, just created a more… Read more »
