It’s been some time since I last posted and many of you have emailed me concerned that Beauty Is Boring is ending. I promise you that it’s not! I’ve had a crazy schedule this past three months between the holidays, travel and work (insert a bouquet of flowers and sincere apology here). However I’m back… Read more »
In the BEAUTY IS BORING studio testing light with artist and model Hannah Vandermolen. No makeup except for a bit of brow pencil – because Hannah loves her arch.
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 »
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 »
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 »
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 »
