Why do makeup artists use so many brushes? Are they really necessary? This is my guide to demystifying the makeup brush and which ones are really essential for your personal makeup kit. Makeup artists are called upon to do many different looks in one day or maybe many different people in one day and […] Read more…
Alix has been kind enough to allow us an intimate look into her bathroom. I suggested this as I have always wanted to know, as maybe you have too, what beauty products real French women use to maintain their effortless chic. Alix has of course great style and taste and I knew she would have […] Read more…
Orange is the new red… for lips anyway. Orange lips were all over the spring 2104 runways and even at the Oscars. And it surprisingly suits every skin tone. Amy Adams and Lupita Nyong’o , who have very different skin tones, were both rocking an orange lip at the Oscars. . It may seem scary to […] Read more…
If the runways were any indication, there seems to be a return to super sleek, straight hair. Long, low ponytails were seen at Jason Wu and straight , ironed hair at Chloe, Donna Karan and Miu Miu. I’m kind of liking it, I’ve been doing beachy waves for the last few years, it’s fun to […] Read more…
Enough of those winter snow storms! It’s wreaking havoc on the skin! Not to mention everyone’s mood. Maybe it’s time for a little skin rehab, some TLC for poor dehydrated winter skin. Here are a few of my tips to help coax life back into your skin. For dehydrated skin it’s important to look […] Read more…
I did this look for Flare magazine’s March issue, where they wanted the makeup to be minimal but on trend to keep in line with the white clothes in the bright , busy art world of Art Basel. To start I prepped the skin by misting anorganic rosewater toner from Boots. To tone the […] Read more…
Out with the old in with the new, that’s usually the saying at this time of the year, and since most of the country is in a deep freeze what better time to clean out the makeup bag and get ready for sunny days to come. and really what would happen if you continued to […] Read more…
In the second look for Holiday makeup, I took a smokey eye and gave it a little festivity by adding some sparkly shadow on top. All of these looks are easily achievable and can be adapted according to how much makeup you feel comfortable wearing. This look for example takes lined eyes that one step […] Read more…
Holiday office parties, cocktails with friends, family get-togethers…the upcoming holidays are filled with festivities. Most of […] Read more…
Women have been whipping up face masks and beauty recipes from their kitchen cupboards for years. Remember when it was cool to wash your hair with beer? Years ago I met a model who used to rub pieces of melon and pineapple on her skin, which at the time I thought was strange but she […] Read more…