by Colleen Here’s a super easy summer beauty look that doesn’t require a lot of makeup or effort but still looks pretty and polished enough for work. This look plays on the contrast between textures; glowing skin but a matte lip. All you need besides your usual mascara, foundation or BB cream is a bronzer/highlighter […] 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…
by Colleen It’s been a busy few weeks for me as a makeup artist with photo shoots and clients for special events like proms and weddings. On a recent day off I had my entire makeup kit spread out all over the floor in order to organize clean etc. and decided to try a new […] Read more…
by Colleen As a classic white shirt will be this season’s closet essential, the makeup bag also has classic essentials that you can rely on to elevate your look. The perfect red lipstick, the essential concealer, the quintessential mascara… For me, this season’s makeup bag essential is black gel liner. With the right makeup brush […] Read more…
Red lips are like jewelry, they can be the perfect accessory that immediately elevates your look. Like a statement necklace or a pair of earrings that you can count on to bring glamour to even a simple outfit (just take a look at J.Crew). With a red lip you can pair back on […] Read more…
Lover.ly X Blush and Beyond by blushandbeyond by Colleen Blush and Beyond has teamed up with Lover.ly to offer you a bridal beauty look inspired by this gorgeous Oscar de la Renta wedding gown. Lover.ly is great website for those of you planning your wedding as it has tons of information, ideas and tips […] Read more…
by Colleen As a makeup artist I have very early call times (5 am) and lack of sleep reeks havoc on my skin. Sometimes upon wakening, I look in the bathroom mirror only to discover a lack luster complexion and tired eyes! Actually this is starting to become the norm instead of the exception, so […] Read more…