No beauty insider worth her weight in, um, lipstick can deny the resurrection of red lips that has taken place over the last several years. They’ve become a staple on fall and spring runways, red carpets, and sidewalks alike. Once reserved for ladies of the night, Halloween Marilyn Monroe costumes and, well, my little Italian grandmother, red lips...
As a makeup artist, continuing education is a life-long endeavor; that’s why last month I chose to attend a seminar with fabulous NYC-based makeup artist and hair stylist, D'Angelo Thompson, held at the MAKE UP FOR EVER boutique in Greenwich Village. I wasn’t sure what to expect, but from the moment he entered the room, one could immediately...
The bottle reads “Ultra-Light Skin Perfecting Makeup.” To believe, or not to believe… I’m always a skeptic when it comes to cosmetic claims, but I must say this foundation impressed me. This is a super-fine, water-based makeup that feels like liquid satin between your fingertips. Its medium coverage, light-reflecting formula creates a naturally believable, velvety eggshell finish. The...
When was the last time you washed your makeup brushes? Be honest now… If you’re like most women, chances are you rarely do, if at all. As a makeup artist I cannot tell you how many women I’ve encountered who let me in on this dirty little secret, and frankly, few things could be worse for your skin......
As seen on the fall 2011 runways of Chanel and Derek Lam, silver-shaded eyes are a refreshing alternative to the classic smokey look. What is more, this is a makeup trend you can wear over the holidays and all the way into spring. It looks great on every skin tone and can be applied in a subtle or...
If you love gourmands, have a permanent sweet tooth or are one of those girls who owned Lip Smackers in every flavor of the rainbow, you’re going to cherish TINte’s Flavored Lip Shines. Suitable for teens and grownups alike, there are ten color-flavors to choose from, ranging from the pastel (Cake, Double Bubble, South Beach) to the rich...
It's a look that started on the runway and in editorials as a hot look for Spring 2011, and then over the summer spread to young, hip starlets such as Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Beyonce, and Fergie, and now as it approaches fall, it's made it's way, slowly but surely, to the streets. Called "stiletto nails" they are a...
La Prairie Cellular Power Charge Night: Plump your skin, drain your bank account! Cult Swiss skincare company La Prairie, best known for integrating luxury and science to develop powerful anti-aging skin care concoctions, has added a new potion to its roster: Cellular Power Charge Night. This overnight anti-aging treatment incorporates oxygen and retinol for maximum cell-rejuvenation; oxygen is...
Talk about a twinkle in your eyes! According to MSNBC, beauty addicts are eyeing a new trend — custom-made, gold-plated contact lenses featuring 18 twinkling diamonds. Yes -- actual, real diamonds! They are part of an eye-jewelry line from Shekhar Eye Research. The effect is cat-like, luxurious, sexy, eerie, and mysterious all at the same time -- and it...
Ok so… Don’t ask me how this got started, but apparently clunky, chunky lashes are hot for fall. What the…? As a makeup artist, you’ll typically find me meticulously combing through my clients’ lashes after a mascara application; clumpy mascara has long been a faux pas. But leave it to the fashion world to shake things up. ...
