Late one night, my dear friend Oscar (the talented young designer of Olima) called to say he had just met this incredible French singer that I absolutely had to shoot. A few evenings later, we were all in the studio. ?Soko is talented, gorgeous, unpredictable, sweet, vulnerable, tough and a force of wild creativity. ?Along… Read more »
7AM in a hotel room surrounded by the scorching hot desert landscape and this is what Heide looks like with eyeliner, mascara and lip balm. ?And yes, that is her “just woke up” hair. PRODUCTS // Chanel Le Crayon Yeux in Noir,?Eyeko Black Magic Mascara,?Anastasia Brow Fix,?La Mer The Lip Balm
Coral is a color generally reserved for lips and cheeks but try mixing it up this season by applying it to the eyelids. ?Blend with paler shades (or apply lightly) to create a cool, almost pastel effect. ?It’s an unexpected interpretation of a traditional Summer look. Note: I hadn’t seen the lovely Kelly Kopen in… Read more »
I’ve had quite a few requests for another Why Don’t You post (see the first one here) inspired by Diana Vreeland’s legendary Harper’s Bazaar column of the same name. ?And so here are some irreverent beauty suggestions for this weekend’s recreational activities. 1: Channel Isabella Rossellini in Wild at Heart with a blonde wig and… Read more »
Inspired by?Karlheinz Weinberger’s portraits of rebel boys in the 1950’s, talented upcoming hair stylist Bobby Eliot created this genius curled do. ?I kept Miss Jodie Smith’s make-up classically pretty with just a touch of the 50’s in the big lashes and defined brows (referencing Helen Williams’ iconic beauty). Note: Jodie, Bobby and I have another… Read more »
I’ve been attempting to organize my Polaroids and in the process, keep stumbling on images that I never posted but probably should have. ?Among them was this one which had the words?”lipstick bandit”?scribbled on the back. ?And JP (Jennifer Pugh), I miss your face. ?We are seriously overdue for another play date. Since I can’t… Read more »
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 »
