I love a classic red lip but there is another shade that can be just as chic, and that is plum. A plum lip is a twist on a classic and blends particularly well with fall clothing. Worn as an accent, any shade ranging from rich eggplant to pinky plums can elevate an outfit. […] Read more…
Shades of gray
Meet Hilary, or @silverstorm53 as I know her (we met on Instagram!), a thoroughly modern woman who’s sexy silver mane is redefining the way we look at dyeing our hair. Personally, I love it and I think it adds rather than detracts from her charm. She is also super fit and dresses in a modern […] Read more…
Refresh your makeup routine
These days everyone has a busy schedule so it’s really a treat to get together with friends for a day of lunch and girly chat. When Florence invited me to visit her gorgeous newly finished home, I thought I would take the time to chat about makeup, real-life makeup. Of course it’s inspiring to look […] Read more…
5 products I can’t live without in my pro makeup kit
There are five products that I can’t live without in my professional makeup kit and I find myself going back to them again and again. These are the products that get used and I need to replace more often than others. They have stood the test of time in that they have never let me […] Read more…
How to fake fuller and younger looking eyebrows
Grey hairs in your eyebrows?! Put down the tweezers! Yes it happens and just like that first grey hair you find on your head, resist the urge to pluck it out. Brows can thin naturally with age so we need to keep all the hairs we still have! With the trend towards a fuller brow […] Read more…
Hakuho-do: The Rolls Royce of makeup brushes
Those of you who know me are familiar with my obsession with Japan. It all started when I went on my first modeling trip to Tokyo way back in 1990! I was very green in the business and after a 14 hour flight I found myself catapulted into another world. Tokyo was the largest city […] Read more…
Summer evening Rose Gold look
Inspired by the pink, gold and soft tangerine shades that fill Miami’s skies at sunset, I created this rose gold look that works for warm summer evenings, after work cocktails or summer parties. An easy to achieve look by mixing gold and pink eyeshadows with a touch of copper. GET the LOOK – Even out […] Read more…
How to cover up spider veins for sexy summer legs
by Colleen Summer…long days lounging at the beach, barbecues, short summer dresses, bikinis, shorts, does all this make you a bit wary about showing some skin? Are you like me with spider veins slowly creeping their way down your legs year after year? Here are my tips to get your legs looking flawless for those moments […] Read more…
Asian Beauty Haul
by Colleen As promised from last week’s post about shopping for beauty in Singapore, I’ve put together a review of the products I found to be the most promising or in other words my Asian beauty haul. Asian beauty products are really trendy at the moment especially their skin care. I have to admit that […] Read more…
The easiest smokey eye technique anyone can master
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…