I generally find models through their agencies, occasionally through friends or email submissions and every once in a while, on the street. Recently I’ve also been seeing some amazing faces on Instagram, including Sara Cummings. I stumbled on an image of her posted by a mutual acquaintance and was so taken with her look that… Read more »
This look needs a party to attend, preferably one with a disco ball and lots of dancing. Note: I first shot Kylie back in 2012 in the early days of Beauty Is Boring. She had long hair and bleached brows, totally different from her current style. It’s always fun to see the models evolve over… Read more »
I’ve been getting lots of requests for a product list and details from the Mugler Resort 2015 presentation so here is a full look breakdown from the backstage at Milk Studios in NYC. All products by Clarins! It is important to start with a completely clean face so I began by gently pattin each model’s skin… Read more »
Click here to check out my backstage feature on the Mugler Resort 2015 Presentation on the newly launched Yahoo Beauty site! All the makeup is by Clarins, a French heritage brand that is best known for it’s skincare but has surprisingly great color products. The lip shades shown above are Clarins Rouge Eclat in Nude Caramel, Juicy Clementine, True… Read more »
I love the idea of mixing clashing tones and it’s especially easy to pull off when you have a subtle tan. This warm orange eye and coral cheek contrast with the cool pink lip to create an interesting interpretation of summer color. These shades can go very bubblegum so leaving off the mascara gives the… Read more »
In honor of Diana Vreeland’s spirited view of beauty, here are five suggestions for a less ordinary weekend: 1) Indulge in gilded eyelids flecked with 24k gold flakes – appropriate for a picnic or a disco. 2) Abandon social media for an entire day. Breathe. Your skin will look better. 3) Conspire with expert colorist Aura… Read more »
I couldn’t resist doing another look on Dallas, her features and freckles are so cool! Plus, it was a great opportunity to do an entire face with the gorgeous new line by Charlotte Tilbury. PRODUCTS // Luxury Palette in The Rock Chic, Rock ‘N’ Khol in Bedroom Black, Full Fat Lashes in Glossy Black, Cheek to Chic in… Read more »
I have a skincare obsession and lucky me, I get the chance to experiment not just on myself but on models, actresses, friends, etc. As a result, I have a pretty comprehensive skincare arsenal. These are some of the tried and true products I use daily, on myself and/or on set: Clarins Radiance-Plus Golden Glow… Read more »
It’s been a while since I did a look using just one brand but I really wanted to try out the latest Chanel Illusion D’Ombre Eyeshadow in New Moon, Le Blush Creme De Chanel in Cheeky and the Chanel Le Blanc Light Revealing Brightening Makeup Base in Rose. Since I was already deep into my… Read more »
I refuse to give up red eyeshadow simply because it’s Spring. I love the wisteria and roses that bloom in my garden this time of year but that is no reason to surrender to pastels. Besides, this combination of rich amber red eyes with glowing skin and pale lips reminds me of a flower… just… Read more »
