“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 »
Posts Categorized: the face
GLITTER PUNK… ALEX BOLDEA
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
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
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
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
“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
Chanel Holiday 2015 Vamp Collection, part 2… Chandler Bailey
It’s the last day of 2015! And to celebrate, here is part two of Chanel’s new Vamp Attitude Holiday 2015 Collection… I went a bit more extreme with this look by building up the depth of color around the eye and then applying the Levres Scintillantes Glossier in Etincelle (a shimmering gloss with flecks of gold) over the… Read more »
Chanel Holiday 2015 Vamp Collection, Part 1… Chandler Bailey
Why not go goth glam for the holidays with Chanel’s new Vamp Holiday 2015 Collection! And stay tuned for a second Chanel Vamp style later this week, the colors are too good to just do a single look. Note: Gorgeous freckles provided by Chandler Bailey, who happens to have such flawless skin that we skipped foundation. PRODUCTS //… Read more »
THE REBEL, CHARLOTTE TILBURY… Ali Stephens
“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
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 »