Always be classy… by Colleen & Alix Special occasions call for elegance and class-keep it simple by investing in a classic clutch and elegant black heels. A classic smokey eye with a pale peachy lip is the perfect makeup accessory. Pictured here Dior Addict in Angelique NARS lipstick in Honolulu Honey Urban Decay eyeliner […] Read more…
by Colleen Summer is around the corner and maybe you have some events, like graduations, weddings, proms at this time of the year so you may be uncovering your legs and slipping into some great dresses. Maybe you haven’t had any time in the sun or perhaps you have a few bruises or spider veins […] Read more…
by Colleen Mother’s day is around the corner and although it feels like it has become a commercial event, I think it’s a great day to pause and reflect on how much our mothers have done and do for us and if you are a mom, as I am, to spend some relaxed time […] Read more…
by Colleen & Alix Colleen celebrated her birthday last week and treated herself to a little gift : a day at a luxurious spa! Afterwards […] Read more…
by Colleen During my long training ( really long!) for the marathon in February, I had problems with sciatica and even after rest and physical therapy I was still having pain. Fortuitously I was booked to do makeup for the cover of Yoga Journal and that’s where I met Jennifer Pansa. She suggested I try […] Read more…
by Colleen Somehow I have become rather specialized in creating a natural/healthy makeup look for photo shoots, as you can see here in my latest work for this May issue of Yoga Journal. I have also made up models and sports stars for Fitness magazine, Self, Shape, Reebok/ Crossfit, Lifetime fitness,Nike Golf, shoots for Venus […] Read more…
by Colleen photo: Allana Wesley White Makeup & Hair: Colleen Stone Summer is coming! I don’t know about you but I like to look a little sun kissed and healthy but I wear so much sunblock that my face is really quite pale. This is […] Read more…
One of the questions I am often asked as a makeup artist is ” I am wearing a blue (insert color) dress what color eye makeup should I wear?” I usually follow that question with a question such as “What kind of dress is it? and what is the occasion?” Maybe you are wearing a […] Read more…
Perhaps you’ve heard of K-Pop, the newest sensation of Korean pop stars, (and not just PSY and his Gangnam style!) but I think there’s a new sensation worth talking about; K-Beauty! The beauty products coming out of Korea are innovative and of high quality, enough to put them at the forefront of the International beauty […] Read more…
I recently discovered a fantastic app that magically smoothes out your complexion so your selfies look great! (moreBeaute2) But how can we walk around in everyday life looking just a little bit retouched? Surgery?! Too much!! Enter Blur cream, a product that magically fills in enlarged pores and wrinkles giving you a non-surgical lightly retouched […] Read more…