When I tell people that I am a professional makeup artist, they often comment on how glamorous a job that must be. Well, sometimes it is but more often than not it really isn’t. So, what does a day in the life of a makeup artist really look like? The night before a shoot I […] 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…
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 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…
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…
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…
[wpvideo NylxnhN1] Halloween is tommorrow! Maybe my last video was too scary for your taste and you were thinking of being a little more glamorous for Halloween this year. It’s not too late…here is a Bella Swan inspired makeup tutorial in case the beautiful immortal look is more your style. Read more…
I think foundation can be quite controversial. On the one hand we want to look flawless but on the other we don’t really want anyone to know we are wearing foundation! For everyday, a BB or CC cream (or nothing) works perfectly well, but for those special occasions, a date, a wedding, whatever it may […] Read more…
My goal with this blog has always been to share my personal tips with you about makeup and beauty that I have learned over the 20+ years I have worked in the fashion industry. There are just so many makeup products out there and it has been my job to find the ones that work […] Read more…