Posts Categorized: the face

MARC JACOBS BEAUTY x BEAUTY IS BORING, LOOK #1

Marc Jacobs Beauty x Beauty Is Boring featuring Velvet Noir.

“Inspired by Marc’s mother – who used to shave fibers from black velvet ribbon and apply them to her lashes in between coats of mascara for a dramatic effect.” – MarcJacobsBeauty.com With a back story like that, who wouldn’t want to try the new Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara! So I was thrilled when Marc Jacobs… Read more »

GLITTER PUNK… ALEX BOLDEA

Glitter Punk, Alex Boldea for Beauty Is Boring

Some days you want a no-makeup makeup look, just polished skin with a hint of blush and groomed brows.  Other days, you start doing a no-makeup makeup look but wind up substituting a mix of glitter and crystals for concealer.  I blame the influence of our newest team member, Christina (Instagram: The Pouf). PRODUCTS // Make… Read more »

PRECIOUS METALS… GIANNINA OTETO

Giannina Oteto, Robin Black, Beauty Is Boring

Why not gild your eyelids with the brightest gold! Pair with glowing skin and natural lips as shown on the gorgeous Giannina Oteto above. PRODUCTS // Make Up Forever Flash Pot in Gold, NARS Shimmer Eyeshadow in Goldfinger, Clarins Be Long Mascara Intense Black, Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer in Walnut, Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage in SC-8, Clarins… Read more »

Tom Ford Monochromatic… Richie Hines

Bloomingdales, Richie Hines, Robin Black, Tom Ford

I know I’ve said it before but I have an ongoing affair with monochromatic makeup.  So I was thrilled when Tom Ford released their new Eye and Cheek Shadows, a product that practically demands a homage to matching color schemes. Note: This look was created on one of my favorite new faces, Richie Hines. PRODUCTS //  Tom Ford Eye and… Read more »

SPRING 2016… STAZ LINDES

Staz Lindes, Robin Black, Beauty is Boring

What better muse for Spring than dreamy looking musician and model, Staz Lindes! PRODUCTS // PaperSelf Pastel Palette by Jessica Man (temporary tattoos), Dior 5 Couleurs in 846 – Tutu, Dior Addict It-Lash in Noir, Chantecaille Full Brow Perfecting Gel, Chantecaille Lip Potion, Chantecaille Future Skin in Alabaster

DEEP RED… Heather Kemesky

Heather Kemesky, Robin Black, Beauty Is Boring

“I can’t imagine becoming bored with red, it would like becoming bored with the person you love.” – Diana Vreeland PRODUCTS // Lipstick Queen Velvet Rope in Black Tie, Clarins Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil

THE REBEL, CHARLOTTE TILBURY… Ali Stephens

Charlotte Tilbury, Robin Black, Ali Stephens, The Rebel

“People will stare. Make it worth their while.” – Harry Winston Green eyeshadow is one of those looks that either goes horribly wrong or turns out absolutely brilliant. Luckily Charlotte Tilbury created The Rebel palette, a gorgeous concoction of four wearable green shades that work well on a variety of complexions thanks to their subtle bluish… Read more »

Parisian Red, Bobbi Brown… Miki Hamano

Bobbi Brown, Luxe Lip, Parisian Red, Robin Black, Beauty Is Boring, Miki Hamano

It’s no secret that I love a statement lip, so I was thrilled when Bobbi Brown asked me to test her latest Luxe Lip Color in Parisian Red.  It’s a very chic, true red lipstick with a satin finish that exudes joie de vivre.  Perfect for a Fall day when paired with a nude face… Read more »