Posts Categorized: outtakes

Maison Margiela Replica, Across Sands

Maison Margiela Replica, Across Sands, Beauty Is Boring, Review

Formula: Eau de Parfum Across Sands is part of the Replica (Reproduction of Familiar Fantasies) perfume series by Maison Margiela. At first sniff, it delivers on it’s Lawrence of Arabia promise and brings to mind warm desert winds, exotic bazaars and a touch of oud. The oud is surprisingly subtle, somehow made smooth by the… Read more »

Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Lips

Tom Ford Shade and Illuminate Lips, Review, Beauty Is Boring, Robin Black

Finish:  Velvety matte with no visible shimmer. Formula:  Powder-gelee, similar in feel to a lightweight cream. Good For: Anyone who likes matte lipstick. There are six palettes, each with two complimentary shades. Every complexion will find at least one that is flattering and the opacity of the color means that it works well on naturally pigmented… Read more »

BEAUTY SHOPPING IN PARIS

Paris, shopping, makeup, perfume, Robin Black, Regina Yazdi, Beauty Is Boring, Serge Lutens

PARIS IS ARGUABLY THE BEST CITY IN THE WORLD TO FIND ONESELF WITH A WHOLE DAY FREE. SO WHEN REGINA AND I HAPPENED TO BOTH BE IN PARIS WITH AN ENTIRE DAY OF DOWNTIME, WE DID THE ONLY LOGICAL THING AND SET OUT TO VISIT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE BEAUTY BOUTIQUES.  Words by Robin Black. Illustrations by… Read more »

Beauty Is Boring x YouCam Makeup

YouCam Makeup App, Beauty Is Boring, Robin Black

How cool is this… I am collaborating with YouCam Makeup to turn some of my favorite Beauty Is Boring looks into digital versions that you can try on using their app!  You can download YouCam Makeup for free from your app store.

DARK ROMANCE FEATURING VASILISA PAVLOVA

Vasilisa Pavlova, Beauty Is Boring, Robin Black, Tom Ford

The official start of Spring 2017 is only a month away but somehow I am not quite ready for cheerful colors and boundless optimism – perhaps it’s the political situation or maybe just the weather. However, at the moment, intense pigments in rich shades and clashing finishes of lacquer paired with matte have my eye. And yes,… Read more »

FIVE PERFUMES TO GIFT THIS HOLIDAY SEASON

Tom Ford Vert D'Encens, Beauty Is Boring, Robin Black, Regina Yazdi

PERFUME IS ONE OF THE MOST PERSONAL GIFTS YOU CAN GIVE SOMEONE. TO CONFIDENTLY GIFT A SCENT REQUIRES INTIMATE KNOWLEDGE OF THE PERSON SO IT’S BEST RESERVED FOR LOVERS, SPOUSES, FAMILY MEMBERS AND YOUR DEAREST OF FRIENDS. WITH THAT CAVEAT, PERFUME IS ALSO ARGUABLY ONE OF THE MOST DESIRABLE GIFTS TO RECEIVE. BELOW ARE FIVE… Read more »

Behind the scenes with Emily Ruhl

Emily Ruhl, Beauty Is Boring, Robin Black

In the studio today shooting party looks for New Years Eve with the charming Emily Ruhl!  The NYE looks will be posted to The Face page on the 30th… in the meanwhile, here is Emily (sans party makeup) getting into the mood of things in one of Bobby Eliot’s fabulous wigs.