by Colleen Alix and I have a new hair crush and it’s name is No.4 hair care. As a makeup artist (I also do hair for photo shoots) we often receive products to try and to use on our fashion shoots and recently I was given some products from no.4 hair care via my super […] Read more…
by Colleen The change of season may bring us blustery fall days, but it also brings new beauty products to discover as new companies pop up and existing ones clamor for our attention. Although our attention spans be short for this kind of thing, we need products that deliver, look beautiful and allow us a […] Read more…
The secret is out! Gisele is the new face of Chanel No.5. She may not be French, but she does embody a classically beautiful woman and did you know the Chanel woman can surf?! In a Chanel wet suit, bien sûr! Take a peek at this gorgeous new video, directed by Baz Luhrmann, where Gisele […] Read more…
by Colleen I have to admit to having a slight obsession with reading labels. It all started in the grocery store where I would scour labels looking for such scary ingredients as high fructose corn syrup, or partially hydrogenated oils, but my obsession grew to include cosmetics labels as well. If we are going to […] Read more…
by Colleen You only need 5 minutes and a few essential tools in your makeup bag to take your makeup from day to night. For this video, I created a soft smokey eye with a bit of shimmer paired with a pale pink lip gloss. It’s a classic evening look that works for anyone. All […] Read more…
by Colleen What is it about a perfume that draws you in? Is it just the scent or the packaging and the story that intrigues. I find myself drawn to scents that are not completely mainstream, perhaps out of the desire to not smell like everyone else. Féminin Pluriel a new creation from the Maison […] Read more…
Photo: Chiwun Smith for The Bermuda Perfumery by Colleen The Bermuda Perfumery, the jewel box of a boutique that I visited last year (see here), has unveiled its latest (re)creation, Mary Celestia a perfume that has been waiting 150 years to be worn. Hidden in the cargo of a shipwreck off the coast of […] Read more…
by Colleen The secret is out! Egyptian magic, the cult cream made of all natural ingredients is a favorite among celebrities and makeup artists to soften skin, make it glow and some even say help heal psoriasis and eczema. A multipurpose cream that can be used on the body, face or even hair contains only […] Read more…
by Alix I came to the US nine years ago, and I couldn’t imagine there was such a clash of cultures between our two countries. And we’re only a 10 hour flight away ! At first, it seems we are the same, with more or less the same religious and political trends, France always copies […] Read more…
by Colleen When it comes to beauty, what you choose to eat is just as important as what you choose to put on your skin. In today’s busy day to day life it isn’t always easy to incorporate all the key ingredients for a healthy complexion into mealtimes. Starting your day with a beauty smoothie […] Read more…