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 »
From the BEAUTY IS BORING archives, behind the scenes with the extremely handsome Erika Linder.
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 »
This past week was a blur of studio time filled with lovely models and racks of Fall fashion. ?In the middle of the editorial chaos, I managed to snap a few Polaroids including the above featuring gorgeous French girl, Camille Yi. ?This beauty look didn’t wind up in the final editorial but I love the… Read more »
In profile, Clare bears an incredible resemblance to young Mia Farrow. The fantastic haircut, the gorgeous skin sprinkled with freckles and a youthful charm make her a new face to watch. She is really cool looking without makeup (click here to see her au naturel!) but it seemed a shame to leave this bright orange… Read more »
In the BEAUTY IS BORING studio with new face Clare, au natural.
There is nothing better than spending an evening with my very talented friend and muse, Soko. ?Using MAC Chromacakes, a water soluble cake makeup, Soko and I painted simultaneously (fingers for her, brushes for me) while giggling like school girls the entire time. Note: Soko has been featured several times on Beauty Is Boring… Soko… Read more »
The 90’s were a seminal era for me and I often find myself unconsciously referencing makeup styles from that time (I blame The Face and i-D). However, it’s terribly boring to simply repeat so update that beloved 90’s monochromatic look with washes of warm color in sheer textures! Note: Maggimae hails from Kansas and has… Read more »
What better way to kick off the redesign of BEAUTY IS BORING than with an image of muse Charlotte Carey – her gorgeous face launched the original site back in April of 2012! PRODUCTS // NARS Eye Paint in Snake Eyes, Makeup Forever Artistic Eyelashes 110, Diorshow Iconic Overcurl in Black, Tom Ford Brow Sculptor in Espresso, DiorSkin Nude… Read more »
First of all, thank you to everyone who has emailed me concerned about the lack of posts this past month. ?I am definitely NOT closing down Beauty Is Boring. ?In fact, I haven’t been posting as often because I’ve been locked away in the studio developing a whole new site with tons of brand spanking… Read more »
