Posts By: Robin Black

THE RED ROUNDUP?

I firmly believe that there is a perfect shade of red lipstick for everyone. ?If you have not found your iconic red yet, here is a roundup of my personal favorites. ?They all have a few things in common? I prefer my red opaque, without shimmer and with a warm or neutral undertone. Sheers are… Read more »

THE AUTHOR… Carole Radziwill

As those of you who read this blog already know, I am significantly better at applying lipstick and taking Polaroids than writing. ?So rather than ramble on about all of Carole Radziwill’s impressive accomplishments, I suggest you click here?to read about her fascinating life. And it is a life worth reading about! Here are a… Read more »

SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN? Liberty Ross

Liberty Ross is one of my favorite faces in fashion and I am very excited to feature her on BeautyIsBoring! ?I recently had the opportunity to spend a day with Liberty in her amazing Malibu hideaway. ?In between the make-up and Polaroids, I got a chance to catch up on all her recent accomplishments. ?For… Read more »

SYMMETRY? Erin Axtell

I spend a great deal of time behind the camera – either shooting photos of people or putting make-up on them – and one of the things I’ve come to realize is that no face is truly symmetrical. ?It’s been said that symmetry is the primary measure of beauty and while I can see the… Read more »

A GOOD POUT? Athena

I’ve always loved women who are brave enough to cut their own hair, like Athena. ?Women get so hung up on their hair when really, it grows back so its the perfect thing to experiment with. ?Ironically, the same women who are terrified of cutting 1 inch off their long locks often have no problem… Read more »

PURPLE HAZE… Kylie

I have a bit of writer’s block today. And I use the word “writer” loosely since three sentence blog posts hardly qualify as literature. ?That being said, Kylie’s platinum hair, bleached brows and light eyes were perfect for this smoldering purple look. PRODUCTS // Chanel Le Crayon Khol in Noir,?Make Up Forever Aqua Cream in… Read more »

THE HAPPY MONDAYS… Jodie Smith

When you are a gun for hire, Monday is really no different than Saturday. But for all my hard working friends who are starting another week, here is a shot to cheer you up.. one of my favorite models wearing one of my favorite red lipsticks. PRODUCTS // Make Up Forever Aqua Cream in Silver,?Hourglass… Read more »

BLACK SPRING… Breanna Box

?There are only three things to be done with a woman. You can love her, suffer for her, or turn her into literature.? – Henry Miller It’s the end of Spring 2012. ?Summer fashions are already in shops, the weather is heating up and the ?gorgeous new Tom Ford bronzers arrived in the mail today…… Read more »

THE DREAMER? Rosie O’laskey

My mother was a professional ballet dancer in her youth and although I didn’t inherit her talent, I grew up with a respect for the aesthetic of ballet. ?This look is my Spring 2012 ode to the ballerina? a bit otherworldly and delicate but still modern. PRODUCTS // Dior 5 Couleurs in Rosy Tan,?Chanel Le… Read more »

THE ROARING 20’S… Mariko

I’ve always loved the 1920’s… ?the look was?sexy, a bit gothic, playful and innocent! ?It was a decade of decadence and social change. ?Along with the right to vote, women began to openly display an independence that was shocking given the conventions of the previous era. ?Gone were the corsets, the ornate hats and long… Read more »