Posts Tagged: pixie cut

REFINERY 29 X BEAUTY IS BORING… ALEX BOLDEA

Alex Boldea for Beauty Is Boring by Robin Black.

I struggle with pink.  I theoretically embrace it because after all, it’s one of the primary make up colors and the favorite of many women.  I should like pink, possibly even love it but even as a little girl, I refused pink clothing, pink toys, pink anything.  However the above look with Raven might just… Read more »

JENNY & ELLA, Look #2

Jenny Brunt and Ella Flood for Beauty Is Boring by Robin Black.

  While Jenny and Ella are both gorgeous with natural makeup (or no makeup for that matter!), I thought we would have some fun with one of my all time favorite red lipstick shades (Rouge Dior 999).  To create Ella’s exaggerated bottom lash look, I used the under eye lash strips that I discovered on a recent beauty adventure… Read more »

JENNY & ELLA, Look #1

Jenny Brunt and Ella Flood for Beauty Is Boring by Robin Black.

The first time I saw Jenny Brunt was on the cover of Allure with Kate Moss in the 90’s. Her signature shaggy pixie cut and striking blue eyes landed her two Allure covers as well as covers for Vogue, Cosmopolitan, Marie Clare and many more. She was also known for her beauty campaigns including L’oreal,… Read more »

GLITTER PUNK… ALEX BOLDEA

Glitter Punk, Alex Boldea for Beauty Is Boring

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 »

Parisian Red, Bobbi Brown… Miki Hamano

Bobbi Brown, Luxe Lip, Parisian Red, Robin Black, Beauty Is Boring, 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 »

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.