New York Fashion Week is just around the corner, followed by London, Milan and Paris. ?There will be hordes of make-up assistants rushing to bleach or darken eyebrows, clouds of hairspray, garment racks lined up and waiting while camera flashes blind everyone and the models float through, trying to stay calm in the midst of… Read more »
Posts By: Robin Black
NEW GIRL… Avery Tharp
Check out the 27 SECONDS VIDEO here! A few weeks ago, I worked with a model who insisted I check out a new girl that she had met at a recent casting. ?She kept raving about this girl’s unique face, and since it’s rare to have one model insist you consider shooting another, I made… Read more »
SPAHKLE CHIC… John Arsenault
Collaborating with talented art photographer and all around creative force John Arsenault was such a pleasure! We had way too much fun in the studio? click HERE to check out the 27 SECONDS video that accompanied this shoot. Note: John is represented by the Clamp Art Gallery. You can also check out his other creative… Read more »
FELINE… Ayanil
Those cheekbones, those tilted green eyes? PRODUCTS // NARS Matte Eyeshadow in Blondie,?Eyeko Skinny Liquid Eyeliner in Black,?Eyeko Black Magic Mascara,?Eyeko Brow Gel,?Tom Ford Lip Color in Blush Nude,?Tom Ford Shade & Illuminate in Intensity 2,?Laura Mercier Illuminating Tinted Moisturizer in Natural Radiance
SUMMERTIME… Kasia Struss
The final month of summer begins tomorrow and with the sweltering heat at full blast, minimal make-up just feels right. ?A thick fringe of lashes, a few judiciously placed swipes of bronze, lip balm and a lovely, slightly mussed pony tail? ?perfect for evenings spent on a Brooklyn rooftop, or in Cuba dancing wildly to… Read more »
DECONSTRUCTED… Alex Jay
Make-up is a precise art form of sharp angles, clean lines and well blended symmetrical shapes? but occasionally, my hand rebels. ?Check out the video here. PRODUCTS // Tom Ford Eye Color Quad in Crushed Amethyst,?Tom Ford Noir Absolute for Eyes,?Chanel Le Volume Mascara in Noir,?Chanel Sculpting Eyebrow Pencil in Brun Cendre,?Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick… Read more »
LET THEM EAT CAKE? Breanna Box
“There is nothing new except what has been forgotten.” – Marie Antionette Today is the launch of 27 SECONDS, an ongoing video collaboration from BEAUTY IS BORING and THE NEW TOUGH. ?Click HERE to visit the new page and check out the first five videos! PRODUCTS // Chanel Limited Edition Cream Blush in Presage (used… Read more »
PRETTY GRUNGE? Rosie
A quick word about eyebrows? while I admire the thick natural brows that have been so prevalent lately, I find myself missing the thin arch. Perhaps it’s because I grew up in the grunge era, adore?1920’s make-up?and?am still obsessed with?Galliano’s Dior runway shows?(Pat McGrath?understands a thin brow). ?Regardless,?my heart still skips a beat when I… Read more »
TANGERINE… Sasha Neboga
Playing in the studio today… I wanna be loved by you, just you,? And nobody else but you,? I wanna be loved by you, alone! Boop-boop-a-doop! Note: Sasha’s skin is so flawless that we skipped foundation completely. ?She follows a homemade skin care routine that includes topical applications of oatmeal, greek yogurt and honey. PRODUCTS… Read more »
UNDEAD CHIC? Nikki
If you have ever wondered how to look cute as a zombie, here is a simple tutorial: 1: ?Mix a small amount of MAC’s Chromacake in White with Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer in Porcelain. ?Apply over the entire face including eyebrows, eyelids and lips. ?Blend into the hairline but stop just under the jaw. Dust… Read more »