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DISCO BRONZE // PART 1: GLOWING SKIN

  Although it was only around for a few short years (1977 – 1980), the extreme glamour of Studio 54 is still a major influence in both the fashion and beauty worlds.  Grace Jones, Bianca Jagger, Liza Minnelli, Diana Ross, Jerry Hall, Amanda Lear, Pat Cleveland, Divine and many others took night club style to… 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 »