MARC JACOBS BEAUTY x BEAUTY IS BORING, LOOK #1

MARC JACOBS BEAUTY x BEAUTY IS BORING, LOOK #1


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“Inspired by Marc’s mother – who used to shave fibers from black velvet ribbon and apply them to her lashes in between coats of mascara for a dramatic effect.”
– MarcJacobsBeauty.com

With a back story like that, who wouldn’t want to try the new Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara! So I was thrilled when Marc Jacobs Beauty gave me the opportunity to create several looks featuring this extreme thickening, defining and lengthening mascara.

I decided to start with an intense editorial look so I created a bronze smoky eye and then went crazy with the Velvet Noir Major Volume Mascara wand. I applied three coats of mascara and then pressed the wand through the lashes onto her skin to build an intense texture. It’s meant to be messy, modern, and yes, I probably do have too much fun in the studio.

MODEL // Gabriela Bloomgarden
MAKEUP // Robin Black
HAIR // Bobby Eliot

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GLITTER PUNK… ALEX BOLDEA

Glitter Punk… Alex Boldea


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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).

MODEL // Alex Boldea
MAKEUP // Robin Black

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PRECIOUS METALS… GIANNINA OTETO

Why not gild your eyelids with the brightest gold! Pair with glowing skin and natural lips as shown on the gorgeous Giannina Oteto above.


PRODUCTS // Make Up Forever Flash Pot in Gold, NARS Shimmer Eyeshadow in Goldfinger, Clarins Be Long Mascara Intense Black, Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer in Walnut, Laura Mercier Secret Camouflage in SC-8, Clarins HydraQuench Moisture Replenishing Lip Balm

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Tom Ford Monochromatic… Richie Hines

I know I’ve said it before but I have an ongoing affair with monochromatic makeup.  So I was thrilled when Tom Ford released their new Eye and Cheek Shadows, a product that practically demands a homage to matching color schemes.

Note: This look was created on one of my favorite new faces, Richie Hines.


PRODUCTS // Tom Ford Eye and Cheek Shadow in Peach Ombre, Tom Ford Extreme Mascara in Raven, Tom Ford Brow Sculptor in Chestnut, Tom Ford Illuminating Primer, Tom Ford Lip Color in Indian Rose, Tom Ford Traceless Foundation in Alabaster, Tom Ford Correcting Pen in Light

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SPRING 2016… STAZ LINDES

What better muse for Spring than dreamy looking musician and model, Staz Lindes!


PRODUCTS // PaperSelf Pastel Palette by Jessica Man, Dior 5 Couleurs in 846 – Tutu, Dior Addict It-Lash in Noir, Chantecaille Full Brow Perfecting Gel, Chantecaille Lip Potion, Chantecaille Future Skin in Alabaster

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DEEP RED… Heather Kemesky

“I can’t imagine becoming bored with red, it would like becoming bored with the person you love.”
Diana Vreeland


PRODUCTS // Lipstick Queen Velvet Rope in Black Tie, Clarins Blue Orchid Face Treatment Oil

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Chanel Holiday 2015 Vamp Collection, part 2… Chandler Bailey

It’s the last day of 2015! And to celebrate, here is part two of Chanel’s new Vamp Attitude Holiday 2015 Collection… I went a bit more extreme with this look by building up the depth of color around the eye and then applying the Levres Scintillantes Glossier in Etincelle (a shimmering gloss with flecks of gold) over the shadow.

Note: Gorgeous freckles provided by Chandler Bailey, who happens to have such flawless skin that we skipped foundation, concealer or any kind of base.


PRODUCTS // Illusion D’Ombre in Rouge Noir, Les 4 Ombres in Signe Particulier, Le Crayon Khol in Rouge Noir, Le Volume De Chanel in Rouge Noir, Le Crayon Levres in Rouge Noir Vamp, Levres Scintillantes Glossier in Etincelle

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Chanel Holiday 2015 Vamp Collection, Part 1… Chandler Bailey

Why not go goth glam for the holidays with Chanel’s new Vamp Holiday 2015 Collection! And stay tuned for a second Chanel Vamp style later this week, the colors are too good to just do a single look.

Note: Gorgeous freckles provided by Chandler Bailey, who happens to have such flawless skin that we skipped foundation.


PRODUCTS // Illusion D’Ombre in Rouge Noir, Les 4 Ombres in Signe Particulier, Le Crayon Khol in Rouge Noir, Le Volume De Chanel in Rouge Noir, Rouge Allure in Vaporeuse

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THE REBEL, CHARLOTTE TILBURY… Ali Stephens

People will stare. Make it worth their while.”
– Harry Winston

Green eyeshadow is one of those looks that either goes horribly wrong or turns out absolutely brilliant. Luckily Charlotte Tilbury created The Rebel palette, a gorgeous concoction of four wearable green shades that work well on a variety of complexions thanks to their subtle bluish undertones.  This look was created as part of Charlotte’s “10 Women” project and you can see the full post at the new Charlotte Tilbury Blog.

Note: It was such a pleasure working with model Ali Stephens!  She is as down to earth as she is gorgeous, a rare combination.  And I can’t neglect to mention the super talented upcoming hairstylist Bobby Eliot who created these jealously inducing waves.


PRODUCTS // Charlotte Tilbury Luxury Palette in The Rebel, Charlotte Tilbury Rock-n-Khol in Bedroom Black, Charlotte Tilbury Full Fat Lashes in Glossy Black, Brow Lift in Grace K, Light Wonder Youth Boosting Foundation in 4 Fair, Cheek to Chic Swish & Pop Blush in First Love, Filmstar Bronze & Glow

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Parisian Red, Bobbi Brown… 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 or glam at night with a dark eye.  Oh and it comes in a new gold package!

Note: And who better to model this couleur than the stunning Miki Hamano! Such a pleasure having her in the studio and that skin!!


PRODUCTS // Bobbi Brown Everything Mascara in Black, Bobbi Brown Natural Brow Shaper in Clear, Bobbi Brown Luxe Lip Color in Parisian Red, Bobbi Brown SPF 15 Tinted Moisturizer, Bobbi Brown Intensive Skin Serum Concealer, Bobbi Brown Extra Illuminating Moisture Balm

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