by Colleen Cleansing balms are the latest trend in skin cleansing and although they have been around for a while, some brands having a cult like following (Eve Lom) have brought them to the forefront again with cosmetics companies developing new ones. Cleansing balms are oil based cleansers that are solid at room temperature. They […] Read more…
by Colleen One of the things I really enjoy about my job as a makeup artist is that I sometimes it takes me to places or events that I might not otherwise have experienced. Case in point, a lavish Indian wedding. I was hired to do makeup for an Indian wedding a couple of weeks […] Read more…
by Colleen Last week I proposed a summer beauty look with glowing skin and a matte bright pink lip. This week I wanted to show you how you can take this look into the evening with a super easy smokey eye technique that anyone can master. This look was inspired by my days as a […] Read more…
by Colleen Skullcap root, which has been around for centuries and is traditionally used in Chinese medicine, is now showing up in beauty products and for good reason. It is believed to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and brightening effects on the skin. It is even being studied for it’s potential anti-cancer properties as it seems to hinder the […] Read more…
by Colleen Sheet masks, one of the latest beauty trends to come from Asia (check out cushion compacts), have quickly become my favorite step in preparing the skin for makeup. Last year I traveled to Asia, (Singapore and Hong Kong) and one of the many beauty products I discovered and stocked up on were these […] Read more…
by Colleen Are you a summer bride, a member of the wedding party or a guest? If you don’t want to hate your photos in 5 years, steer clear of any makeup look that is too trendy. In my opinion, you should be the best version of yourself, so if that means you look stunning […] Read more…
photo: Allana Wesley-White makeup & hair: Colleen Stone model : Eve Sarris Gorgeous Eve is an olympic swimmer who knows a thing or two about looking great in a bathing suit! Although looking amazing comes naturally to her, a little makeup placed strategically can really make her beauty shine. […] Read more…
by Alix Twice a week before going to work, I offer myself a selfish moment of freedom just for me and I jump out of my bed – not always fresh and ready – at 6am to go to my power yoga class. I like yoga more and more. I know it’s good for my […] Read more…
by Colleen Singing in the shower? Check. Exfoliating in the shower? Check. Tanning in the shower? What?! Yes we may all be able to cut down on our prep time because St. Tropez, the experts in self tanning, are launching Gradual Tan In-Shower Tanning lotion just in time for summer. According to WWD, the lotion […] Read more…
Summer! I can feel it, the humidity is already at 100% by 8 am and we aren’t even past memorial day! I am trying this summer to keep my whole beauty routine a little lighter and simpler, since that’s what summer is all about and frankly this humidity melts everything! (will power included) We all […] Read more…