Tag: Beauty
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Backstage @ Michael Costello SS’18 | INGLOT
Makeup inspiration: Michaela Polaco for INGLOT The inspiration for this season was really to celebrate woman and her natural essence. I’m not sure if you guys are aware, but Michael casted models of all shapes and sizes this season, going up to a size 24. There’s a 24 on the runway? There’s a 24, yes! We…
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Backstage @ Linder NYC SS’18 | Mehron
Makeup inspiration: Dick Page for Mehron It’s coming from talking to the guys. Black lip was like the single thing that was first proposed. And then, a version of where it came from the idea of what the black lip was. The reference pictures actually sent by an agency was from a show I did…
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How-to | Bella Hadid @ Bulgari Fragrance Launch
Celebrity hairstylist and OUAI Haircare founder Jen Atkin breaks down Bella Hadid’s look at the launch party for Bulgari’s new fragrance, Goldea, The Roman Night. How-to Prep hair with OUAI Wave Spray and blow dry using the Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer. Secure ponytail using a bungee band and Kérastase Forme Fatale Strong Hold Gel. Using the GHD Platinum…
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How-to | Vanessa Hudgens @ 2017 MTV VMAs
Hair inspiration from celebrity hairstylist Chad Wood For the sleek and chic style was to play off the texture in Vanessa’s dress. How-to Start with wet hair and apply John Frieda Luxurious Volume Root Booster Blow Dry Lotion Then, blow dry the hair straight and back – styling each section away from the face and helping create…
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How-to | Kate Bosworth @ BALMAIN LA opening
Beauty inspiration from celebrity makeup artist Vincent Oquendo Beauty inspiration “It was so important to flash Kate’s skin for this look because we wanted to keep the emphasis on the eyes and let her skin really glow. Using DERMAFLASH gives her the perfect canvas to start with so I can get to work.” How-to Use DERMAFLASH…
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Johnny Lavoy textured tips for PRO Beauty
A few weeks back Pro Beauty Tools showcased some of their upcoming launches with a mini-beauty school by celebrity hairstylist Johnny Lavoy instructing. He took us through hair trends, how to achieve them at home, different techniques of varying lengths, and so much more. As attendees tested newly acquired tips, Johnny talked me through using Pro…
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Must have Summercessories!
It’s a season many love and few hate, but no matter your feelings are towards the devil months, we can all agree there are must have summercessories to get you through it. Literally, all the things you need to get through swollen ankles, the itch of bug bites, dehydrated skin, SPF, and so on. To…
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Highlighting with Claudia Lake
Yesterday I checked out the QVC’s Annual Holiday Press Preview. Though I had no plan on posting anything about it until the holiday guide came out later this year, I met makeup artist Claudia Lake at the highlighter bar, and things sort just happened. And yes, it’s exactly what is sounds like. Your favorite brand’s…
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Filling my cheeks with RADIESSE
Plastic surgery is something I never thought I’d try until my 50s or 60s, but as more and more recipients popup daily, it began to poke my curiosity. So a couple months back when I was invited to a botulinum and filler party, rather than responding,”it’s not for me,” I attended! First of all, imagine…
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Maintaining vibrant colors sans salon
My hair has been a vibrant hue of some purple shade since November of 2015. The salon upkeep sometimes has me questioning if my wallet can afford my artisanal adventures, but I can’t even think about returning to that dark shade of brown. So with the help of my colorist, and recommendations from a few…
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Backstage @ RODARTE Couture SS18 | Morgan Taylor
Nail inspiration by lead artist Tracylee for Morgan Taylor Lacquer Rodarte’s debut during Paris Couture week was set in a Parisian garden designed in ethereal elegance with feminine silhouettes, lace, floral prints and oversized metallic corsage accessories. How-to Brush on two coats of Morgan Taylor Lacquer in Sugar Fix. Then paint on a delicate chain…
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Sirine Swed talks Battington Lashes
A couple of weeks back I attended the Cosmoprof preview in New York, where a small portion of the brands from the upcoming July show setup shop. Many of the brands on display were founded by women who saw a hole in the beautysphere, change the way we see beauty, or just wanted to make…